IN THOSE DISTANT DAYS

“Who the hell invited you?”

     “… such a bold request. I trust that you’ll reward those in kind. If they’re to take time out of their own celebrations for such a thing in the future, most especially.”

“Sure, Goldie. If you actually manage to accumulate a mountain of gifts, I’ll buy you a drink.”

Enkidu rolled their eyes, though their smile was affectionate. There was that pride of his. They admired it, and knew that it had to be preserved, but it was unnecessary here. 

“I am already your weapon, so my strength is your strength as it is. As a king, you should use your resources without shame or restraint. Isn’t that the sort of thing you’re always saying?” 

            As if enamored by Enkidu’s positivity, Gilgamesh soon lost his bitter expression and changed his demeanor into a more positive one, giving a short but confident nod to affirm their words. 

“Hm?”

Hands folded behind his back, the holy man had just been observing the ongoing activities. A glance was offered to the other as he had approached before he went back to looking at the scenery before him. “Apparently not. So I’ll have to find another way to make use of my time.” Or another way to entertain himself– Either way, it seemed neither of them were too surprised to see one another. Their sudden reuniting would seem more like an average encounter between the two.

“Hoh? I suppose it would be more weather appropriate as well.”  

Kirei shrugged the cloak off his shoulders first before slowly removing it to fold over his arm instead. “Hn.. Are you enjoying yourself here, Gilgamesh? Tell me, won’t you..? What does this place have to offer?” Other than their current insert into a Beach Episode, of course.

A brow raised ever so slightly at the sight of the stoic priest following his suggestion by removing cloak, as if amazed by it. Gilgamesh then leaned back into his chair, sighing as he mulled over the impression this island had given him so far-- and truth be told, he wasn’t exactly dazzled by it despite its idyllic scenery. 

okay i met the quota for the activity check i’ll see you next month

jk i’ll write the rest of the starters this weekend. trying to find a balance with all the schoolwork so it might take a while before i settle and get as active as i want to be. 

           IT NEVER CEASED TO ASTONISH HIM -- the characters he’d end up meeting upon this idyllic island, from the heroic spirits who occupied the Throne of Heroes to the manifestation of evil itself. His presence alone caused Gilgamesh’s mood to darken like a black cloud casting its shadow on a sunny day, it straight up exuded corruption and malevolence. Or maybe that was mostly the result of him spending too much time inside that depraved grail; sometimes he could still hear the disembodied echoes of a voice, and the drops of thick ichor which had tried to engulf him. 

❛ So it would seem All the World’s evil is able to manifest in every rotten corner of the earth, even here. Still, I question why a being like yourself would choose to be on a beach of all places. ❜

THE EMPEROR :

❝ The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed. The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed... Only courage in the face of doubt can lead one to the answer...❞

Emperor symbolizes the desire to control one's surroundings, and its appearance could suggest that one is trying too hard to achieve this, possibly causing trouble for others; some elements in life are just not controllable.

Many, many things differed from the festivities Gilgamesh preferred from his homeland; usually it was the king who was the sole center of attention, being granted offerings in forms of gold and wine, and he was the one the people danced around. Still, he couldn’t help but get swept up with the merry atmosphere -- a very welcome change compared to the dreariness upon his arrival. 

In fact, he was in such good humor that he’d blithely strike up a conversation with the stranger sitting across the seaside bar; all signs of malice which he previously harbored had been replaced with good will.  ❛ Are you enjoying yourself ─  or are you already growing weary of these nightly celebrations ? ❜

         ❛ YOUR STATUS WON’T MEAN MUCH in this place, Kirei. ❜  Gilgamesh approached the priest almost nonchalantly both in tone and demeanor, not acting surprised at all to see an old ally. Perhaps because he’d come to expect to see them drip into this world one by one if his last incidents were anything to go by. Furthermore, he’d decided to not concern himself too much with the ins and outs, instead enjoy and observe this experience for what it was. 

❛ You look too uptight in these contexts so why not lose the cloak just this time. ❜

i’m not dead i’m just tired

crazy month with a lot of stuff going on like school starting among other things. but since i desperately need some semblance of activity going on here before the month ends, LIKE this post for a short-ish starter (depending on my inspiration). Capping at 3 for now, castmates not included

i’m not dead i’m just tired