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king "#1 shitposter" gilgamesh ([personal profile] babbylon) wrote in [community profile] futurology2015-12-12 06:52 pm

video; [KINGOFHEROES]

[The feed opens to Gilgamesh lounging on a couch, wine in hand, smirking faintly at nothing in particular. A snowy white lion which some of you may recognize lies curled on the floor, napping away; as for Gilgamesh himself, he's as relaxed as could be. Quite a far cry from his time in imprisonment.

And indeed, when he speaks, he sounds confident as ever—albeit in a lazy sort of way, words flowing like syrup.]


What does "heroism" mean to you?

[An open-ended question he allows to hang, for a moment or so, before continuing on.]

Would you consider what we're doing here to fall along those lines? Or, perhaps... yes, I'm aware some of you are new to this little group activity of ours, regarding the sun. And doubtful that you're all as sincerely invested as ALASTAIR wishes us to be. It does seem a bit trifling.

[Only Gilgamesh could consider the death of light itself to be trifling. He yawns, then rolls over, kicking his feet impatiently like a child awaiting entertainment.]

If they all died, it wouldn't really matter, would it? ALASTAIR would spirit us away to the next grand adventure and the cycle starts anew.

[In his obstinance, Gilgamesh dumps his wine right on the floor. He seems to revel in it, in the mess he's made. In the mess he intends to make.]

So I suppose what I'm asking is [smile blossoming into a grin] do you believe it's possible to save everyone, at the expense of yourself? Is that the proper way of a hero, or just someone naive enough to pursue "goodness"? To those we put atop pedestals, were they ever worth admiring at all?

[His eyes narrow at his jewelry. To call them serpentine would be an understatement.]

To those who believe firmly in the principles of justice—do you earnestly think you were doing the right thing all along? I wonder.
boneafide: (pic#9770155)

[personal profile] boneafide 2015-12-14 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
I will have you know that my determination levels are high enough to conquer any kind of trial you propose!

...That does not require me to kill anyone.
spacegirl: (Default)

[personal profile] spacegirl 2015-12-14 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh, she's definitely pouty, and still looking at him with enough anger to classify her as being flustered. And the more she tries not to let it show, the more it does.]

I'll let you call upon me whenever you like. For stories.

[A single eyebrow arches, and she silently challenges him to say that isn't an acceptable prize for winning. her stories are awesome, okay.]
heavyhitter: in 45 seconds (i bet i could steal that car AND trash i)

[personal profile] heavyhitter 2015-12-14 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, shit, good question.

[ She makes a show of considering that, leaning back to stroke her chin. She could answer accordingly to her tastes, or to what she thinks he'd like... she's self-centered enough that that choice is pretty clear, though. ]

Ever see any of those old Earth Mafia movies?
unoradinary: (10)

[personal profile] unoradinary 2015-12-14 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
Don't act so surprised. I said I would, didn't it?

[something something shounen promise something]
boneafide: (10)

[personal profile] boneafide 2015-12-14 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
... You wanted me to kill someone for your trial?
digophelia: (Lay back relax and look up at the sky.)

[personal profile] digophelia 2015-12-14 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ Alice starts to visibly lose her temper. She's been frequently mistaken for being younger than she is and it's starting to wear on her nerves. ]

I'm nineteen. I am no child nor a brat. I haven't been a child in a very long time.

[ She crosses her arms. ]

I don't call others names when I disagree with them. [ ... Most times. ] Of course I do.
heavyhitter: (be not afraid)

[personal profile] heavyhitter 2015-12-14 01:13 am (UTC)(link)
An urban legend, please. Those guys were totally real, they ran everything. Had a whole code of conduct and everything. Also, fuck you, they were snappy dressers.
digophelia: (adventures in babysitting #3)

[personal profile] digophelia 2015-12-14 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
What do you expect? What did you want me to do? I can't carry you.
boneafide: (pic#9770159)

[personal profile] boneafide 2015-12-14 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
LOWER YOUR STANDARDS!!
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[personal profile] spacegirl 2015-12-14 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
[That earns a sharp look, followed by a snort and a roll of her eyes.]

Calling upon me for what you're implying isn't happening.

[She's firm about that, her accent thicker as the words are rushed and almost forceful.]
heavyhitter: well you ARE. you're fucking adorable. (look at you you think you're cute)

[personal profile] heavyhitter 2015-12-14 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
[ that sounds like victory. she grins. ]

Sure, I pay if I'm wrong. What do I get if it turns out I know my shit?
digophelia: (Felt my body sinking to the grassy floor)

[personal profile] digophelia 2015-12-14 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
It wouldn't have been right for me to turn away from anyone I found in a cell.

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