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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#9770158)

[personal profile] boneafide 2015-12-14 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
OH ARE WE YELLING NOW? OKAY GOOD, I PREFER YELLING!!

IF YOU WERE REALLY THE KING OF HEROES, YOU WOULDN'T NEED PEOPLE TO DIE TO MAKE FRIENDS!!!!! THE BEST FRIEND YOU CAN EVER HAVE IS THE ONE THAT ACCEPTS YOU FOR WHO YOU ARE, AND WANTS YOU TO BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE!!

AND YOU HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE A REALLY GOOD FRIEND!! BUT YOU KNOW WHAT I DON'T SEE YOU DOING???

TRYING!!!!!!!

LOOK AT HOW LAZY YOU ARE!! I DIDN'T MENTION IT EARLIER BECAUSE I WANTED TO BE POLITE, BUT YOU EVEN MADE A MESS WITH YOUR DRINK!! IT'S GOING TO TAKE A LOT OF BLEACH TO GET THAT OUT OF CARPET!!

MOVING ON!! I'VE DECIDED NOW... I DON'T HAVE TO PROVE MYSELF TO BE YOUR FRIEND. YOU HAVE TO PROVE YOURSELF... TO BE MINE!!!!!
digophelia: (I am the spirit that ever denies!)

[personal profile] digophelia 2015-12-14 01:31 am (UTC)(link)
Not everyone does the "right" thing.
heavyhitter: (now look at me in all my glory)

[personal profile] heavyhitter 2015-12-14 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ she laughs at that, but apparently it's an acceptable offer. ]

Alright — I got the movie if you got a screen we can put it on. Otherwise we're watching it off my CT, and that's kinda a pathetic screen.
digophelia: (Emerald fire paints the twilight)

[personal profile] digophelia 2015-12-14 01:36 am (UTC)(link)
I've seen far too many who declare what they do is right and just and are complete monsters. The notion of being pure and perfect is utterly laughable. Mankind will never be without its flaws and what is good and evil isn't so clean cut. Did you expect me to say otherwise?
spacegirl: (lecture)

[personal profile] spacegirl 2015-12-14 01:36 am (UTC)(link)
I don't just say. I insist.

[She can tell that he's not convinced, and that bothers her. Not enough to not meet up for their game because she's highly competitive and driven to win.]

I also insist on meeting tomorrow, so we can see who has the better story.
heavyhitter: you traded me away long gone (with a shower of yeahs and whatevers)

[personal profile] heavyhitter 2015-12-14 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
In the what?
darkbarrage: (faceless ♞ now i realize.)

[personal profile] darkbarrage 2015-12-14 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
Just because you don't win doesn't mean it's not worth anything.
boneafide: (pic#9728043)

I DONT KNOW WHATS GOING ON ANYMORE

[personal profile] boneafide 2015-12-14 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
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Well then! If that settles that!

You can start by helping me make some spaghetti. I make it for all my friends. It's okay if you don't know how. I can teach you!
sunderings: (the hero king)

[personal profile] sunderings 2015-12-14 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
You know of it now, and you will not soon forget it.

[ Storybook is not far wrong, though this Sion will never say. The legend which he is bound by, and the curse which serves as his ball and chain, both are inescapable, and yet... yet, he strives.

Yet, he smiles and he waits, patient as this man, this other Hero King, settles himself after bristling something f i e r c e. ]


Come, then. I would hear the name of your kingdom, and the name of the man who shares my entitlement.

[ There's an inquisitive cant of his head, a glint to his golden eyes. ]

And I would also hear this: what manner of Hero are you?

[ If at all. ]
darkbarrage: (speak ♞ and now you're gone.)

[personal profile] darkbarrage 2015-12-14 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
You're wrong.
heavyhitter: our world under command (this is how it happens)

[personal profile] heavyhitter 2015-12-14 01:44 am (UTC)(link)
[ she considers that for a second, then shrugs. really, is that any weirder than having made it here at all? ]

Yeah, alright, that works. Do you have any snacks in your treasures?
boneafide: (pic#9770160)

[personal profile] boneafide 2015-12-14 01:46 am (UTC)(link)
My name's Papyrus. Usually prefaced by "The Great"!
digophelia: art by http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=2841712 (it's last call and the hour is late)

[personal profile] digophelia 2015-12-14 01:46 am (UTC)(link)
I don't disregard them. I disregard the naivete that all will be well and to let another fix it for me.

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