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The demon steps off of the train and into Balamb station, his cloak wrapped tightly around his body as he makes his way through the crowd of people also leaving the train. The crowd would be impossible to navigate if the demon didn't tower over, the issue the demon had was the sheer mass of names and numbers hovering over everything in sight, the headache was souring his already sour mood as he moved quickly through the crowd of people and out into Balamb proper.
Growling slightly as he manages to fight his way free of the station, he steps to the side and leans back against the doorway into the station, closing his eyes he lifts one hand upto his temples rubbing them slightly. He stayed stood there allowing the headache to pass, along with the crowds from the train.
"Urgh, I could of just opened a portal and avoided the crowds... but no, I had to make sure they saw me coming."
The demon grumbles under his breath, this was his second attempt at going to Balamb, the first time he had been summoned back before he even got to see the garden. He pushes himself up off of the doorframe and sighs as he sets off towards the garden once more, he knew what he needed to do and he knew he had to do it now.
OOC: To any SeeD thinking of joining this thread, you should read Belzera's CA's. for reasons that may affect how you reply.
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It had been a while since he had a mission, and he was feeling a little antsy. So, he had called on two of his old sparring buddies from when he was a trainee. He had been lucky; they too were without a current mission. He felt like he needed this activity to unwind.
So, there he stood in the training area, looking down two other SeeD. The sparring session between the three of them had gotten around the Garden fast, and there were already quite a few spectators, and even some bets put down. Karrl did not mind, not one bit, he was glad he to help others unwind as well.
A lot of people put down money of the two others. The truth was, it was not a bad thought, two mid ranked SeeD against Karrl, it was be a safe bet to most people. However some, who actually knew Karrl and what he was capable of put money down heavily on him, which seemed crazy to the others.
Standing there, his Shuang Dao, his twin sabres drawn, he looked at the other two, one with a staff, and the other with a double handed sword. They stood facing each other, waiting for either Karrl of one of the two to make a move. All of a sudden the guy with the two handed sword charged and the battle began.
It was fast and furious, each holding their own, but Karrl seemed to be able to dodge, weave, jump and parry all of his two opponents’ attacks. However, he had not gone in with a single strike of his own, it seemed that he could not get a strike it, but that was not true. Then it came, his time to finish it.
When the staff wielder came Karrl jumped over the staff and smashed the guy straight in the side of the head it was then followed by, after spinning, a reverse kick into the bridge of the nose, dropping him.
Karrl then landed as the two handed swordsman came at him and swung wild. Karrl used the first of his sabres to parry and the second one to lunge, stopping just before the throat. The other swordsman dropped his blade and raised his hands.
The young silver haired SeeD smiled and shook both their hands and then left the training area to a few smug looks but mainly shook and slight annoyance. However, his enjoyment was soon short lived when a messenger came and told him that General Belzera was spotted heading towards the Garden and he was to meet him.
Sighing he sheathed his sabres and did as he was instructed. He would not leave the Garden, but meet him by the entrance. The truth was, he did not want to meet him, seeing the guy again would bring up the events of Alexandria again, and he would love nothing more then to put that into the back of his mind, but, orders were orders.
The demon glances to his side as he nears the patrol station at the gate, the weirdness of having such a thing on such a small island with only three possible locations, Balamb, The Garden and the Fire Cavern. It boggled the demons mind at how lazy people could be, sure maybe it might be needed by SeeD to fuel large people carriers but if that was the case it didn't need to be located in Balamb.
"There is only one road here."
He grumbles as he leaves the gates of Balamb behind him, walking slowly along the side of the tarmac road towards the garden. He kept his eyes on the surroundings, watching out for the natural monsters of the area while trying to keep the memories at bay. The demon hated SeeD, he hated them with a passion for things that have never happened on this Gaia, he hated them for things that this version of SeeD haven't done, sure he hated SeeD for some of the actions they had been involved in on this Gaia but his hatred stemmed from the old Gaia mainly. The demon grumbles once more to himself as the Garden comes into view, a thought crosses his mind and he smirks before muttering under his breath, his fists tightening under the large cloak.
"Maybe leaving the weapons was a good idea"
The demon straightens himself up as he catches sight of someone stood at the entrance of the Garden and makes himself smile faintly before he finally reaches the entrance and jovially greets the SeeD he recognises.
"Ah, good morning Karrl, I wasn't expecting a welcome party"
The demon lied, he had been expecting a very large and very heavily armed welcome party.
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Karrl was leaning against the wall near the entrance, along with nine other SeeD members; however, it seemed that he was, out of all of them, the highest ranking members. From what he could see, and the people he knew, there were several ranked six and seven SeeD there, even a couple of rank eights, but it seemed he was the only member to be ranked nine or above.
He was not surprised by such a large group being sent to meet their visitor, after all, it was the Demon Knight Belzera, the Sorceress Knight of Galbadia that was coming to call. However, what worried Karrl the most, even with such a large group of high ranking SeeD, he was not sure, that they were not strong enough to face such a person. However, he did not show the worry on his face, or in his stance.
When Belzera came into the entrance the entire group seemed to get a little tense, well, except for Karrl. He got the feeling that, if Belzera had come to attack them, he would not have made it so easy for them to know he had come to Balamb. However, it also worried him about the fact that, there was a chance that he made his presence so easily known because he did not fear Garden and could stroll in and take them all head on. This actually worried Karrl, because, there was a chance that, if this was the case, that Belzera could actually do that.
Then their infamous guest turn and addressed Karrl. A few of the other SeeD members were a little shocked by this, and, if the rest were they were hiding it well. The events within Alexandria were known only to a few high ranking members of Balamb Garden, such as Quistis, and the Headmaster himself. He never spoke about it, except for the people who already knew, since he was ashamed of some of the things he did night.
When Belzera had finished speaking Karrl smiled and pushed himself off the wall, “Well, Belzera, it’s not every day that even Balamb Garden gets an unexpected visitor of your… notoriety.” He walked towards him with a small smile on his face. When he reached the General he extended his hand, “Welcome to Balamb Garden, so, mind if I ask what such a esteemed person such as yourself is doing here, or would you rather discuss something like that with Headmaster Cid.”
The demons eyes dart from kid to kid, their names, their races, even their raw power was visible to the demon. Each one of these people sent out to greet him could not touch him if he decided to rip a bloody path through the Garden, he entertained the idea for a moment before he stretches out his arms widely, flinging open the cape he had wrapped around him before he replies to Karrl.
"Well, its not everyday that I have to come to SeeD for information."
The demon drops his arms down into his black trouser pockets as he takes a step forward, past Karrl and the others. He didn't care if they were here to guide him or escourt him, he wasn't going to let them take the lead.
"I figured I might as well make sure you people could spot me coming. Just dropping in might of spooked some of those I dealt with before into rash actions. So, if you would kindly send someone up to see if the headmaster is currently free to talk to me privately."
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Karrl’s smile stayed on his face, even though inside he was a little annoyed, at the fact Belzera had not accepted the hand he had offered. The beast inside growled a bit, but, Karrl made damn sure he kept it under control. If he did let that side out it could spell the end for Balamb Garden, because, as soon as he struck the General, he would tear Karrl apart and then go through the Garden, or, so Karrl assumed.
However, he took note of what Belzera had to say, so, he was there for information, which really peaked his interest. What information could he need, or not possibly get on his own. These questions and many more ran through his mind. However, he knew he should not press, if the General wanted to give more information about why he was there, Karrl was pretty sure he would have already stated it.
When Belzera requested he send someone up to see if he was free he nodded. He then turned to the group and tried to remember which SeeD had which rank. Karrl had a tough time, he roughly knew all the ranks there, but he needed a moment to remember which SeeD had which rank. When he had remembered he sent one of the ranked six member ahead, “Jenkins, go see if the headmaster is free to talk.” Jenkins saluted and rushed off.
At that he turned on his heels and followed Belzera, which was soon followed by a group of footsteps, since the other SeeD had started to follow closely behind. Karrl made sure he stuck with Belzera, he may not have been strong enough to have a chance at beating him, but he could at least keep a good eye on him. That being said Karrl’s curiosity about the information got the better of him, “Mind if I ask what sort of info are you after?”
The demon moves towards the elevator in the center of the garden, moving at a steady pace as a SeeD ran on ahead. The demon tried to keep his mind clear as memories of that day assualt him no matter where he looked, if he looked to his left he could remember Jasmine and Celt fighting off monsters unleashed by Sorceress Asami, if he looked to the right he could remember Celt running off to try and save some SeeDs the demon let out a sigh as Karrl asks him a question, which thankfully pulls his mind away from the memories.
The demon stops by the directory and turns to look at Karrl, an eyebrow raised at the stupidity of the question as he lifts up his right hand to rub his temples slightly.
"Well, seeing as I've asked if the headmaster can see me privately, sure I don't mind talking about why I'm here in the middle of the garden with a crowd of SeeD following me and at least half a dozen other children staring at me. If Headmaster Cid deems that you need to know the reason I have come, I'm sure he'll fill you in once I've gone, even if I ask him not to."
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Karrl was not stupid, ok, he asked stupid questions from time to time, but, curiosity and stupid questions sometimes go hand in hand. Karrl could almost smell the sarcasm dripping off the statement Belzera had just said and, in all honesty, Karrl did not like it, not one bit, and it was clear on his face, this displeasure he got from the sarcastic statement.
However, the thing was, he was not going to make anything off it. It was not that he was scared of the general, hell, he feared no one, but, he knew it would not be a good idea to start something with the Demon Knight. Of course there was the fact, if they were to fight, Karrl might survive one, maybe two rounds with him, before dieing, but the main thing that concerned him was the fact, if he was to fight the general, it could put a strain the relationship between their two nations.
So, in light of these thoughts he did not say anything, he just stayed quiet and followed Belzera, praying to whatever gods that would listen, that the meeting between headmaster Cid and the General would go smoothly. However, he looked over his shoulder and saw a couple of the other SeeD smirking, and he would remember them, and deal with it, later.
When they reached the elevator Jenkins appeared and saluted Karrl. He stayed in that position for a moment or two before speaking, “Headmaster Cid will see you General Belzera.” With a signal from Karrl, Jenkins went back to his position with the rest of the SeeD members. Karrl would follow Belzera up to the Headmaster’s officer, but, unless invited in, would stay outside the office.
The demon lowers his hand from his forehead as he notices other SeeDs chuckling at Karrls expense and the demon lets out a faint sigh before making a vague gesture and a faint, half hearted muttering of an apology to the SeeD as the lift opens nearby them and the demon is told that the headmaster will see him now.
With this the demon turns towards the lift, taking in a deep breathe as he closes his eyes, trying to push back the memories and the annoyance he felt trying to remind himself why extactly he was here, why he had dragged himself to Balamb garden. He needed to know, where and what the key that Ultimecia needed was if he wanted to be able to achieve one of his major goals on Gaia. His fists clench tightly as he takes a step towards the lift, swiftly entering it before pressing the button to the top floor and watching Karrl enter with him before the doors close and the lift rises up and soon opens to reveal a long hallway to the headmasters office.
With a faint smile the demon, chin held high, he moves down the hallway, opening the door to the office and entering before moving into the center of the room.
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Karrl just about heard the apology, but made nothing major off it. However, to show that he had heard and accepted it he looked at him with on his eyes turning towards Belzera, and gave a quick, sharp nod. He had a feeling Belzera did not really want to apologise, so, it was in fact more of an apology than normal, and would hold no ill will against the man, as if he could do anything if he did.
When the lift arrived he followed Belzera into but turned to the other SeeD members, “Wait for the next lift, and then wait outside of the Office, if you’re needed, you’ll know.” With that the lift doors closed to a group of annoyed SeeD members, knowing that they had to follow the orders of a higher ranking member of SeeD. That action made his smile a bit and he looked down as they ascended in the lift.
As they made their way up to the Headmaster’s office he stood in silence. Karrl was quite the conversationalist, but, he knew that it was not the time or the place to make small talk. Even if he did, what would he speak about with the General? The only real topic of conversation they could have would be about Alexandria, and he wanted to steer away from that as much as possible.
Then, after what seemed like a really long elevator ride, they arrived at the top of the Garden and made their way into the office. When they entered he did not speak other than to introduce the General and then he took his place at the side of the Headmaster’s desk. He did not speak, he just stood in the at ease position and waited for the events that were to unfold.
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"Thank you Karrl. Welcome to Balamb Garden General Belzera. I trust you found your way here without trouble."
The elderly Headmaster was being as courteous as possible in light of past events between SeeD and Galbadia. There were only two active Gardens on Gaia and Cid was obviously going to keep Balamb Garden his and his alone. Cid sat back in his big black leather chair and placed his hands on the arm rests.
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The demon stares at Karrl as he walks into the room and stands beside the headmasters desk, something tells him the headmaster wouldn't send him away even if he asked. Without a sigh the demon turns to look at the headmaster before he moves slowly towards the desk. Considering his words for a moment before he speaks up gently, pronounceating the syllables slowly.
"Ul-ti-me-cee-ah."
With that the demon takes a seat in front of the desk and stares at Cid intently, considering what to say next before he smiles faintly.
"And the thing she is seeking."
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Karrl stood there and nodded when Cid thanked him, but, he knew it was not the time to say anything, just keep on his guard and watch the General. Karrl knew if it came to a fight between them Karrl would not win, but, maybe he would last long enough to give the Headmaster the chance to escape.
However, when Belzera spoke a lot of question ran through his mind. The main questions were who or what the hell was Ultimecia? Then the second question was, what the hell was he, she, it searching for. However, he remained silent and was certain; if there were answers to be had the Headmaster would have them.
The young twin blade user did not voice it often, but his respect for the strength and wisdom the Headmaster had was great. Karrl would do anything, if Cid asked, he would even lay his life down in his protection. Since his parents died Headmaster Cid had been a great father figure for him, and he hoped, one day, he would be able to repay the debt of gratitude.
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"I see. What would you do with what she is seeking if you obtained it.?"
With that said he glanced straight back to the Demon Lord, he peered through his small glasses as he leant slowly forward. The Headmaster placed his hands on his polished wooden desk.
"I cannot and will not allow any danger to come to Balamb and Gaia itself."
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The demon lets out a faint laugh at Cids words before he smiles faintly, speaking clearly the demon words are blunt and honest, after all lying here served no purpose in furthering his plans.
"Don't worry I don't intend to harm Balamb or Gaia, heck all I want is to use the Key to take me to the place where Ultimecia rules."
The demon then leans back in the seat and looks up at the cieling for a moment before he resumes talking. He wondered for a moment how far he was from reaching his goal.
"And then once Ultimecia is within my blades reach, I'll end her life, thats all."
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As the two conversed Karrl just stood there like the good little high trained mercenary killing machine that he was. He had no idea what they were going on about, but, he was not there to understand, just guard Cid. However, from what he could gather, this Ultimecia must be a person, from that name, probably a sorceress, which made him instantly dislike her.
Then there was the fact that the General wanted some kind of key to go visit her and kill the possible sorceress. He could not be sure for certain that was going on, but, Karrl had always been at least a little skilled at getting the gist of things from what people were saying.
Post by FF:JE Manager on Oct 15, 2012 18:58:55 GMT
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"Very well."
Headmaster Cid then spun around in his chair to face Karrl. He quickly looked him up and down before untensing his shoulders, he smiled briefly before signalling with his hand where he wanted the young SeeD to go.
"For you to come here it must mean you have limited knowledge on the subject of time compression. What do you know exactly? Karrl please go into the filing cabinet by the window and pull out the file Ultimecia."
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The demon nods in response to the headmasters assumption regarding his lack of knowledge regarding time compression, it wasn't something that he took part in on the old gaia. He knew of Ultimecia through the Sorceress war and of some of her reasons for what she was aiming to do.
"All I know is that if she can get a hold of the Key she can use it to, what is it? Make all time into one moment or something like that. As for Ultimecia I know she is a one of the last remaining Sorceresses based in the future who seeks time compression to prevent SeeD from completing its founding task of killing her. She uses a device to project her mind into our time in order gain the key, using the sorceresses like Adel, Edea and Blue of the present to gain her goal, but yeah as for the details of time compression, I'm alittle sparse on."
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Karrl looked over his shoulder when Cid spoke to him. Even though things seemed relaxed, unless he was ordered to move from that spot he would not, he wouldn't even turn his body fully away from the General. However, it seemed that the order to move came in. Karrl nodded in understanding of the order and said, "Yes Headmaster." With that he turned on his heels and went to the filing cabinets.
As he reached them he made a quick scan of them. A, B, C, and so on and so fourth. It did not take him long to find the cabinet where the kept the files under U. Pulling it out he flicked his fingers past a number of things until, shortly after he had opened to cabinet draw, found the files on Ultimecia. He nodded before drawing them out and closing the draw. With the files under one arm he walked toward the Headmaster and handed him the files, "Here you go Headmaster." After giving him the files Karrl went back to his original spot.
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"Thank you Karrl. Yes you are correct apart from the fact there is another potential Sorceress. That is not your concern though."
The Headmaster didn't lift his head to look at Belzera he simply kept flicking through the pages until he found the secion he needed to recite from. Though, something told you both that he knew this information off by heart anyway. Cid pulled himself forward and up towards his desk, he unclipped a small photograph from one of the pages. It was of a young girl with short brown hair in a blue dress with a white shawl. He slid it across the desk to the Demon Lord and then looked to him.
"The key is not an item though. It is a person. Very powerful. She must be protected from Ultimecia at all costs. Her name is Ellone and she resides in Windmill."
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The demon shouts out in disbelief as he rises to his feet, slamming his hands down heavily onto the solid wood desk ignoring the point of other sorceresses.
"The Key is a person!?"
The demon was completely surprised by that and yet, he believed what the headmaster was telling him. Taking a moment to regain himself he raises his hands off of the table before slowly crossing them infront of his chest, a moment later the demon brings one hand upto his forehead where he starts to rub his temples gently there was so much to process for the demon.
"So, This Ellone is the key and she is hidden... not behind a wall of SeeDs but inside a sorceresses territory."
The name of the girl was familiar to the demon, he was sure he had heard it before on the old Gaia, however that didn't matter becuase now he knew where it... no where she should be. A moment later the demon collapses back into the seat and looks at the headmaster asking an important question.
"So does she know what she is?"
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Karrl had heard and seen a fair few strange things in his time as a member of SeeD, even though brief, however, what he was hearing ranked up there with the strangest. Trying to gather the information he had heard into a collective order he remained still and just tried to make sense of it all. He knew he did not need to, but, something told him, the information he was hearing might actually be useful in the future.
However, his thought organisation was cut short when the General shouted and rose to his feet. Karrl instinctively went for his twin sabres, just in case it went further than shouting. However, the confrontation was short lived and Belzera sat back down again. Karrl kept his hands on his blades for a little bit longer before moving them away from the Shuang Dao, but, not too far, just in case he had to reach for them quickly.
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"It would be the last place anyone would really look. With the number of potential sorceresses growing and I have my eye on two in particular we need to be careful. Ellone knows full well of what she is and her capabilities."
With a sigh he looked back down to the file and flicked through several more pages. The pictures of several girls were taken but he quickly collected them together. One seemed to be a brunette while the other had a SeeD uniform on. He swiftly closed the file and placed it in his top drawer slamming it shut. Cid glanced to Karrl and then back to Belzera.
"She knows that one day she will be called upon to assist in what you are planning, if it makes it easier I can request for her to be escorted to Balamb Garden. Karrl you may go back to your daily duties if you wish."
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The demon tilts his head back as the headmaster starts speaking again, answering the demons questions with professionalism while he ponders the situation and the information. He takes his time to think things over, this was a good chance to make sure he had access to the ke... to Ellone when he needed her assistance, however was it the smart thing to move her from a save haven, which in all honesty it was, even the demon had to admit Winhill was probably the safest place for her to reside. With a slight sigh the demon tilts his head back to look at the headmaster before he speaks up again.
"No, it would be better for her and us if she stays in Winhill. If we move her it might bring her existance to the fore front and once Ultimecia gets a hint on her location Blue would probably move to get her. Frankly it might be best if you send a message to her informing her that I will be calling into Winhill as I can easily pass off a visit to Winhill as me inspecting the village."
The demon closes his eyes for a moment and starts to consider making sure the headmaster knew a few things that he might not know.
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As Karrl stood there he listened to the conversation, he had to admit, this was well above his pay grade. True he was one of the highest ranking members of SeeD, but the talk of powerful sorceresses, and other things along those lines made him feel uneasy. However, when Headmaster Cid said he could leave, if he wished, he was in two minds about it. However, he felt, even though it sounded like he was given an option it was more like an order to leave. So, turning to Cid he saluted, “Headmaster.” He then turned to Belzera, and before leaving he nodded as he said, “General.”
Post by FF:JE Manager on Oct 29, 2012 18:34:20 GMT
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"I will get that message sent today and I will station some plain clothed high ranking SeeDs around the outskirts as a precaution."
The concern on his face was apparent but as the leader of a military school he needed to remain calm and professional himself. The revelation itself was enough to turn heads but to reveal the location of such an important key figure to the 'enemy' was a bold move.
"Is there anything else I can assist you with General Belzera?"
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The demon slowly opens his eyes and tilts his head forwards to look at the headmaster, quickly catching the look of concern across his face. With that the demon let out a faint sigh before leaning forward and resting his chin on his right hand before he starts to speak.
"No, I can't think of anything more that you can assist me with, however I feel I should at least share some information back with you seeing as you have been extremely compliant and helpful."
The demon pauses for a moment before looking over the headmasters shoulder and out through the window for a second as he realises something.
"I shouldn't be sharing this information but it is something that would come to light in due time anyway, hell you may already know this but the Galbadian military has uncoverd the relic from the last Sorceress War the 'Lunatic Pandora' and by now has probably recovered it aswell. Blue is highly unlikely to actually use it, seeing as she knows what it can actually do, however pissing her off is probably not the smartest thing that can be done."
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Post by FF:JE Manager on Oct 31, 2012 18:17:21 GMT
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"I see..."
The meeting between the two of you was drawing to a close and there wasn't much else to say. You had your information and SeeD were aware of what was to happen. Cid then slowly got to his feet and held his hand out to you.
"We should work closely again General I am sure there are a great many things our organisations can do together."
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The demon stood up shortly after the headmaster Cid did and as the man held out his hand the demon started to move his hand out to shake his, but memories once more started to surface and the demons hand stalls for a moment. Glancing away the demon takes a deep breathe, this is just business the demon told himself before he grips the headmasters hand firmly and shakes his hand. Releasing his hand the demon smiles slightly amused at the suggestion.
"Time will tell Headmaster cid, time will tell"
With that the demon gives him a faint wave before he turns around on one heel and moves towards the doors back out to the hallway, lifting his right arm up and slipping his fingers into the air, cutting through it like butter before he swipes his arm around in a large oval motion as he cuts open a portal infront of the doors.
"I'll stop by Winhill next week Headmaster, now have a goodday."
Through the portal a large hallway of black stone could be seen before the demon steps through the open portal and once the demon was completely through the portal it closes completely behind the demon.
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