Re: The Savage Brawl [Round 2: Giant's House]
03-23-2010, 01:11 AM
Originally posted on MSPA by slipsicle.
Hoss has reached the base of the sink. Heinously large cabinets and drawers reach upwards, providing climbing surfaces to reach his goal. He is tempted to simply abandon the approaching pair and tend to his diminishing power reserves immediately. He must reach a decision quickly.
He turns to face the skeleton and meatball. Of the surviving contestants, Hoss considers their motivations to be the most complex. Ziirphael, a "god of death", cannot possibly think beyond his given station. Calm likewise has demonstrated only a willingness to comply with what circumstances dictate of him: kill the contestants, free the god, etc. Diego appears to be obsessed with freeing these trapped deities; again, a short-term viewpoint. Ekelhaft... Hoss is not even sure Ekelhaft is capable of having goals.
Gormand and Konka Rar, however, are far more interesting candidates. Their overall intentions have not yet been made clear, and what with Konka Rar apparently having created the contestant in another of these "battles", there is also an obvious motivation which is secondary to this contest's stated goal.
Add to these facts an apparent willingness to make contact with him, Hoss is convinced that he must initiate immediate dialogue with the two. A decision is reached.
He spreads his arms in a peaceful gesture, left hand glistening in the artificial light.
"Salutations to the both of you. As you can see, I have... calmed down a bit from our previous encounters. I am pleased to see you yet favor peaceful contact in spite of past grievances."
Konka Rar raises a hand. He will not let Hoss achieve a higher position in these negotiations, and must take control.
"Hold, cyborg! We understand you were under Ekelhaft's influence before. Your glibness is unnecessary. However, I have not forgiven you for your first unprovoked attack upon myself. Whatever benefit it gave you in dealing with that naive young woman is moot, as she has perished and I have not. You and I will deal with this another time, as at the moment we have more pressing issues, and we would make of you an inquiry."
Hoss brings up his less-modified right hand, attempting to placate. "Acknowledged. But before you continue..." head cocked slightly to the right, "... I propose a trade. You require something of me, and I require something of you," both hands down now, chin raised, chest outwards, a slightly more dominant pose, "I will agree, this instant, to whatever it is you ask of me, provided I am allowed to ask whatever questions I will of either of you until I have met your needs. Is this acceptable?"
Hoss has reached the base of the sink. Heinously large cabinets and drawers reach upwards, providing climbing surfaces to reach his goal. He is tempted to simply abandon the approaching pair and tend to his diminishing power reserves immediately. He must reach a decision quickly.
He turns to face the skeleton and meatball. Of the surviving contestants, Hoss considers their motivations to be the most complex. Ziirphael, a "god of death", cannot possibly think beyond his given station. Calm likewise has demonstrated only a willingness to comply with what circumstances dictate of him: kill the contestants, free the god, etc. Diego appears to be obsessed with freeing these trapped deities; again, a short-term viewpoint. Ekelhaft... Hoss is not even sure Ekelhaft is capable of having goals.
Gormand and Konka Rar, however, are far more interesting candidates. Their overall intentions have not yet been made clear, and what with Konka Rar apparently having created the contestant in another of these "battles", there is also an obvious motivation which is secondary to this contest's stated goal.
Add to these facts an apparent willingness to make contact with him, Hoss is convinced that he must initiate immediate dialogue with the two. A decision is reached.
He spreads his arms in a peaceful gesture, left hand glistening in the artificial light.
"Salutations to the both of you. As you can see, I have... calmed down a bit from our previous encounters. I am pleased to see you yet favor peaceful contact in spite of past grievances."
Konka Rar raises a hand. He will not let Hoss achieve a higher position in these negotiations, and must take control.
"Hold, cyborg! We understand you were under Ekelhaft's influence before. Your glibness is unnecessary. However, I have not forgiven you for your first unprovoked attack upon myself. Whatever benefit it gave you in dealing with that naive young woman is moot, as she has perished and I have not. You and I will deal with this another time, as at the moment we have more pressing issues, and we would make of you an inquiry."
Hoss brings up his less-modified right hand, attempting to placate. "Acknowledged. But before you continue..." head cocked slightly to the right, "... I propose a trade. You require something of me, and I require something of you," both hands down now, chin raised, chest outwards, a slightly more dominant pose, "I will agree, this instant, to whatever it is you ask of me, provided I am allowed to ask whatever questions I will of either of you until I have met your needs. Is this acceptable?"