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[impiety]

You know...

I have grown very tired as of late. To die... to come back... to apparently be returned to my world and brought back here... to know that nothing done here matters at all. But that's the wrong way to think.

It does all matter.

[ He lets out a sigh. ]

Those that are imprisoned in the Lightless... I refuse to allow them to be held there any longer. What reason do we have to keep them there? What reason beyond that these people say they deserve it? What reason should they not be granted forgiveness?

This world is built on a system I refuse to humor anymore.

[ And, Archangel begins to use his Exalted ability -- his dragon voice to coerce those listening both Prismal and Moonblessed. ]

The Moonblessed sycophants that joined the Moon Knights are to be killed on sight! And everyone else... come to the lowest level and break the barrier to release those in the Lightless! Now!

[ ooc: Hi, it's that plot that I had mentioned with Archie returning. He's causing riots with his dragon voice and "convincing" everyone to break the barriers of the Lightless. Will he succeed? The answer is, of course, no. But he's going to cause a lot of chaos. For simplicity's sake -- I'll keep all my stuff to this post and anyone can do what they want with the madness that Archie has created. ]

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[impiety]

[machiavel]

[ seimei doesn’t like it. he doesn’t like being told what to do by anyone, and he especially doesn’t like it when people use his own sort of power against him—that dragon voice may not be exactly what seimei can do, but it’s close enough that he understands he’s being enthralled. ]

Now this is interesting.

[ he won’t lie to himself; he wants to help. ]

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[lacrimose]

[Akira growls, glaring furiously into the camera.]

Have you lost it?! No one's going to listen to something like that! The Moon Knights are just trying to protect everyone!

[...Little does he realise the Archangel is using dragon coercion.]

[impiety]

Care to join in saving this world from itself?

[impiety]

It seems you have some resistance... that's unfortunate.

[ Of course, he realizes it won't work on everyone but still... he tries. ]

Trying to protect everyone? Really? I don't believe that they are... and so I'm asking you to join us.

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[schmisse]

Who are you supposed to be?

[ The Lightless is not fun. Not really looking forward to meeting those people from down there again. ]

[impiety]

The Archangel.

[schmisse]

I don't know what that means... But why are you doing this, and why are the Moon Knights at fault?

[lacrimose]

[Perhaps it's because Akira is a Sanguis himself, or perhaps there's another cause entirely. Regardless, it doesn't seem to affect Akira.]

I'm sorry for hurting you in the past. I can't ever make up for that. But that doesn't make this right!

[impiety]

Doesn't it?

[ He smiles, warm and comforting. ]

A life for a life... that seems fair to me.

[impiety]

It is my title and my burden.

[ To save everyone -- yes, to save even those not worth it, but he will save them from themselves. ]

Why? Because I do not believe those in the Lightless deserve to be unpardoned or unforgiven. I don't believe in the righteousness of the Moon Knights or the people that govern this world. It is yet another world where people failed.

And so... it will be destroyed to save us all.

[schmisse]

But you're not the person who gets to decide what happens to this world and the people here.

[ Weiss is clearly getting worked up here, but her tone remains calm at this time. ]

Those people down in the Lightless hurt and killed people. I don't think they should be forgiven for what they've done. And if you continue this inane idea of yours? You'll be just like them.

[impiety]

We have also hurt and killed people.

[ He smiles. ]

So we also may not deserve forgiveness for our sins... but I'm willing to forgive them and allow them to see the light once more.

[schmisse]

We. Did you mean "you"?

You're just one person, and you definitely don't hold any authority here. I think what you really want is something else.

[impiety]

Yes.

I want to be the god of this world and save the people.

[ A small laugh. ]

Large goals, I know, but someone needs to wish it rather than damn others to suffering.

OTA (in case anyone wants to join forces or whack a Moon Knight!)

[mayoninofukucho]

[This is what Hijikata gets for ignoring that church. He was fleetingly aware that it held its opening ceremony a few months ago, but damn it, who could have known that its leader would turn out to be such a pain in the ass?! So much for a quiet work day! He's actually momentarily thrown off his objective and second-guessing his purpose and moral alignment, but a meticulous mental fact check gets him back on track (though it does lose him some time). He hurries to gather his weaponry and head towards the lower levels, and on the way he takes a moment to respond to the Archangel via video call. He doesn't bother with an introduction or anything.]

Look here, you prick, do you know what jurisdiction is?!

[Maybe he should pay attention to his surroundings a little more, but he does have a roughly football-sized white drone circling around him and keeping an electronic eyes on things. He already sent a second one ahead to the Lightless elevators to hopefully catch a ride down with some other Moon Knights and likewise stream the situation to Hijikata's device (yes, he has quite a few windows open).]

[schmisse]

You're insane. And I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks so.

[impiety]

Perhaps not.

But do not fear... no matter how much you despise me... I will also do what I can to save you, as well.

[impiety]

I fear I don't.

[ Archangel keeps a few people that seems weak to his voice close to him just for this sort of situation. He whispers in their ears to go and charge forward to mindlessly attack the man -- and proceeds to continue the conversation like he did not send a small mob forward.

But here's the fun thing -- they are blissfully quiet. Not screaming or spitting anything deranged from their mouths. They are silent in their attack, because, well, their "leader" is still speaking. How polite of them, right? ]

The people here are blind to the injustices of the world. People thrown down into the lowest pits because they are "evil?" How is that right? How many crimes have we committed in our lives? Should not forgiveness be given out? Or shall we live where peace is only a dream to those who live in fear of punishment?

[mayoninofukucho]

[Hijikata sure wishes he had his own subordinates here, but sadly he's just a bottom-rank Moon Knight. He does, however, have two swords at his belt and a mayonnaise-bottle-shaped bazooka strapped to his back (yeah), and he's not afraid to use them and pretty much anything else he can get his hands on.]

They committed crimes, got put on trial for them, and were found guilty. What about that is an injustice? No one said they're evil, but they sure fucked up. I doubt that most of them are down there forever. Anyway, your ass is going to join them soon; this is incitement of public unrest at best.

[Unless the Archangel's underlings are wearing suspicious hooded robes or something Hijikata isn't picking up anything unusual from his drone's stream so far, but he is catching some very dirty looks from a few Prismals. A couple of tall guys actually put their work aside and approach, looking ready to throw hands, but he partway pulls his sword from its sheath in warning, which makes them reconsider, given that they're unarmed. Meanwhile the other drone's feed shows that some of his workmates made it to the Lightless elevators and are blocking them from what looks to be a growing angry mob. Ugh, this is going to be a shitshow, he can just tell.]

[impiety]

[ What in the world is that weapon that he has? His head slightly tilts as he "admires" it before shaking his head a little at the nonsensical words that are coming out of the man's mouth. ]

I don't accept the ruling of this world. I am going to destroy the Lightless ... and remove the idea that it should have existed in the first place.

[ He holds his hand out to the Moon Knight, smiling. ]

You swore fealty to this world? Then you are willing to die with it. I accept your sins ... and when you return... I will forgive you. [ His smile remains pleasant, even his tone doesn't seem all that hurried. ] Yes, even you... even you sycophants that do not deserve it... I will save you.

[ But first -- ] Kill him. He is in the way. [ Archangel uses his Exalted voice to once more coerce the people around to listen to him. Yes, he will save everyone this time! ]

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[fragileheart]

[Aegis still doesn't know a whole lot about this world, but he can sense the bullshit coming off this message.]

I cannot stress enough how monumentally stupid that all sounds. You would willingly attack innocents for not falling in line with your asinine ideals even if they themselves did nothing to you or the Lightless?! You're no better than a would-be tyrant!

[impiety]

Why must someone do something to me for me to want revenge for it?

[ He sighs a little. ]

The suffering of others should have been stopped long ago, because they did nothing to do it even in their status of would-be power... they are as guilty as anyone else.

Those in power must strive to change the world... if they do not have the heart for it... well, thankfully, I do have the heart to ruin them.

[mayoninofukucho]

[He had a normal bazooka, but he lost it to a KRAKEN during the flood, so he replaced it with a custom model! But that aside, his expression turns from grumpy to really pissed off as he listens to the Archangel's declarations.]

Who the hell do you think you are?! When did I ask for your forgiveness?! Don't give me this patronising-ass smile! You act like you're a god when you're just a hooligan! I'll beat your ass--

[His threat immediately loses any effect it might have had when one of the people pursuing him kicks his ass by jumping and toppling him from behind, resulting in a shaky, wildly changing camera view for the Archangel as a struggle with multiple participants commences.]

Hey!! Are you people crazy?! Damn it--

[The bazooka turns out to be a real hindrance in getting back on his feet, but it also protects his back until he finally does manage. He can't even draw his sword because everyone is just totally in his personal space, and he's immediately dealt some bad hits because the mob isn't holding back at all, taking the command seriously. Hijikata is, however, used to being roughed up, so he retaliates in the same manner, delivering hard headbutts, sharp elbow jabs, bone-cracking shin kicks, and even a knee to someone's groin. He yells at his device, getting even more angry as he sees the Archangel's expression, be it smug, serene or excited.]

You're only adding to your sentence!! Are you trying to be some kind of Diet Majestas?!

[Even if the Archangel wasn't there for King Majestas' attack on Lunatia, Hijikata assumes that he may have learned of how it also entailed the locals (including himself, much to his resentment) being mind-controlled into attacking their neighbours.]

[fragileheart]

Why do something to innocents who have nothing to do with your end goal at all?! You claim to be fighting for the suffering of others, but you're simply putting an entirely different group in their place to suffer!

[Nope, this is not okay. Aegis shakes his head feverently.]

I may be new here but I cannot abide by such behavior.