You don't think they'll revolt someday? Power is never absolute. You gained it from another, someone could easily take it from you.
[The drinks come by, set neatly between the two of them. Akechi doesn't hesitate to slide his own multi-colored bougie one towards his lips. Kazuya can do whatever he wants with his own.]
Or are you that confident in your own skill to think your power is eternal?
[As the drinks arrive, Kazuya waits, listens to what Akechi has to say, and while it's reasonable, it's all reasonable, really. Reasonable assumptions from a human perspective.
But demons aren't humans.]
The only way a demon could go against my word is if they held a contract with a human that made them do so. The only thing more absolute than the King of Bel's word, is that of a contract. So, in theory a "revolt" would be possible, but it wouldn't happen from the demons, but humans themselves.
[And even then, that would require a contract. A dangerous proposition, for a human.
Kazuya takes his turn to take a sip of his own drink too.]
The King of Bel's power is absolute. There's nothing and no one, at least in my world, that could stand against it. When it comes to skill, however... I know I'm lacking there.
[The fact that he didn't smack Akechi immediately down is proof enough of that.]
Still, it's interesting that you think of issues humans might have in my situation, even though I'm not human, and demons aren't humans either. [Akechi is aware of this, he realizes.]
Where a human king might fall or be ousted, demons value power above all else. If the other demon is stronger, they'll follow as an act of self-preservation, though it's not uncommon for equally matched demons to bicker and fight for supremacy amongst themselves either.
[Now this is an interesting topic - humans and demons, Akechi listen with dutiful intent. Overthrowing could come from another human and not too long ago, Kazuya was handing out demons to others. Contract or not, that was dangerous. Contract or not, anyone could have exploited that.
Maybe Akechi should test the limit of that binding agreement sometime. He always wondered if he had the same power as Kurusu Akira after all.]
You'll have to forgive me, your majesty. A human can only think in human terms, after all.
[A sarcastic lilt at the end. He swallows it back down with another sugary sip.]
The way you describe it, demons sound like mindless animals meant to be exploited. After meeting some of yours, I find that to be more true than ever.
[Tilted by the pitchfork one??? MORE LIKELY THAN U THINK.]
But it doesn't make your power or what you accomplished less impressive. You're almost untouchable.
[The sarcasm is laughed at, and Kazuya clearly pays it no mind, doesn't take any sort of offense to it, because Akechi is right. Most people have that narrow scope of which to view things. He's been simultaneously blessed and cursed by having his entire world turned upside down, as it were.
And when he talks about exploiting the demons, his lip quirks in amusement. Entertainment. Long and not too long ago, Atsuro had also poised that thought. Give humans power over demons, bring them under heel. He hadn't thought it possible as things were, but maybe now it seems more reasonable.]
You're not the only one I know who thought demons could be exploited by humans. It's interesting to think about, isn't it? But then, it'd be all too easy to abuse that sort of power, if it fell into the wrong hands.
[He doesn't give a shit about that here, honestly. His fingers tap gently against the table.]
Almost. [He concedes easily.] Given the nature of this place, I'm not entirely confident I'm the biggest fish in this pond either. Wouldn't mind testing my abilities against some of the other power houses here. I think it'd be fun to know where I stand in comparison.
[The full extent of his ability, as if a lesser demon could ever hope a modicum of such a thing. The thought itself is hilarious, but he won't reveal that much so soon. ]
Not at all. I'm curious to see what demon might be called by your will, if I'm perfectly honest.
[He could just grab any demon, but a chance to see what demon is most like to align with his soul? He's most interested in that.]
Then let's try it after we're through here. As curious as I am, I'm enjoying our time at this club. I would hate to leave before the main songs start.
[The knife is taken off the table, pressed into one of his coat pockets to deal with later.
He's relaxed. Content. Unwound by soft music, the drinks and pleasant company.]
There are also more questions I want to ask you, though they're philosophical in nature. The fact you aren't human makes your answers more valuable to hear.
[A nod, and he'll finish the rest of his drink, pushing the empty glass off to the side and slouching a little in his chair, just as relaxed as the other seems to be. The music isn't what he'd normally listen to, but it's pleasant all the same. Tasteful. He likes it, and it will undoubtedly find its way onto his MP3 player at some point.]
Sure. I can't promise my answers will be the most interesting, but if you want to hear them, I'll oblige.
[It's the least he can do, and honestly, he doesn't mind Akechi's company.
Funny, considering the other had jammed that very same knife he returned into his chest.]
[It's an evening spent waxing poetic over philosophical questions - every answer noted. All obliged. The king is pleasant, Akechi takes advantage and by the end of the night -
He had a good time, frankly. Kazuya is calm and aloof during it all. It reminds him of Akira. Makes him wonder how chaos incarnate can remain so composed - the only agitation he's ever shown was during their battle, while he was trying to rip Loki out of his heart. It's why he was chosen to take over the world, or so Akechi assumes.
It doesn't matter. Kazuya doesn't live in his reality. Isn't a hinderance or help to his plan - he's basically nothing.
By the time he gets home, there's a new addition to the machiya.
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[The drinks come by, set neatly between the two of them. Akechi doesn't hesitate to slide his own multi-colored bougie one towards his lips. Kazuya can do whatever he wants with his own.]
Or are you that confident in your own skill to think your power is eternal?
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But demons aren't humans.]
The only way a demon could go against my word is if they held a contract with a human that made them do so. The only thing more absolute than the King of Bel's word, is that of a contract. So, in theory a "revolt" would be possible, but it wouldn't happen from the demons, but humans themselves.
[And even then, that would require a contract. A dangerous proposition, for a human.
Kazuya takes his turn to take a sip of his own drink too.]
The King of Bel's power is absolute. There's nothing and no one, at least in my world, that could stand against it. When it comes to skill, however... I know I'm lacking there.
[The fact that he didn't smack Akechi immediately down is proof enough of that.]
Still, it's interesting that you think of issues humans might have in my situation, even though I'm not human, and demons aren't humans either. [Akechi is aware of this, he realizes.]
Where a human king might fall or be ousted, demons value power above all else. If the other demon is stronger, they'll follow as an act of self-preservation, though it's not uncommon for equally matched demons to bicker and fight for supremacy amongst themselves either.
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Maybe Akechi should test the limit of that binding agreement sometime. He always wondered if he had the same power as Kurusu Akira after all.]
You'll have to forgive me, your majesty. A human can only think in human terms, after all.
[A sarcastic lilt at the end. He swallows it back down with another sugary sip.]
The way you describe it, demons sound like mindless animals meant to be exploited. After meeting some of yours, I find that to be more true than ever.
[Tilted by the pitchfork one??? MORE LIKELY THAN U THINK.]
But it doesn't make your power or what you accomplished less impressive. You're almost untouchable.
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And when he talks about exploiting the demons, his lip quirks in amusement. Entertainment. Long and not too long ago, Atsuro had also poised that thought. Give humans power over demons, bring them under heel. He hadn't thought it possible as things were, but maybe now it seems more reasonable.]
You're not the only one I know who thought demons could be exploited by humans. It's interesting to think about, isn't it? But then, it'd be all too easy to abuse that sort of power, if it fell into the wrong hands.
[He doesn't give a shit about that here, honestly. His fingers tap gently against the table.]
Almost. [He concedes easily.] Given the nature of this place, I'm not entirely confident I'm the biggest fish in this pond either. Wouldn't mind testing my abilities against some of the other power houses here. I think it'd be fun to know where I stand in comparison.
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[A beat, and-]
If I may - are you still allowing people to take control of your demons for minor tasks?
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[No one has to get seriously hurt, or if they do, There's no reason that they can't be further healed.
Kazuya takes a moment to take another drink before answering Akechi's question. ]
I am. It's a dangerous place here, after all.
[ People might need or want that protection, security at least for their own peace of mind. ]
You interested?
[ Akechi doesn't strike him as someone who might need a demon, but if he wants one, Kazuya has no problems in letting him have one. ]
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[He's gonna negotiate the shit out of it. Then kill it, probably. ♥
He swishes the last bit of his drink around - mixing the colors, unsettling whatever's at the bottom.]
If you don't mind, that is.
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Not at all. I'm curious to see what demon might be called by your will, if I'm perfectly honest.
[He could just grab any demon, but a chance to see what demon is most like to align with his soul? He's most interested in that.]
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[The knife is taken off the table, pressed into one of his coat pockets to deal with later.
He's relaxed. Content. Unwound by soft music, the drinks and pleasant company.]
There are also more questions I want to ask you, though they're philosophical in nature. The fact you aren't human makes your answers more valuable to hear.
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Sure. I can't promise my answers will be the most interesting, but if you want to hear them, I'll oblige.
[It's the least he can do, and honestly, he doesn't mind Akechi's company.
Funny, considering the other had jammed that very same knife he returned into his chest.]
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He had a good time, frankly. Kazuya is calm and aloof during it all. It reminds him of Akira. Makes him wonder how chaos incarnate can remain so composed - the only agitation he's ever shown was during their battle, while he was trying to rip Loki out of his heart. It's why he was chosen to take over the world, or so Akechi assumes.
It doesn't matter. Kazuya doesn't live in his reality. Isn't a hinderance or help to his plan - he's basically nothing.
By the time he gets home, there's a new addition to the machiya.
Thanks king. Social link ahoy.]