It was black licorice and club soda. Not exactly filling.
[ Astaroth doesn't seem to care much about the salt coming from the demigod. ]
Not everything is as it appears, you know. Someone didn't want you around and it wasn't Lucifer. Bonus points that your "death" also would have hurt two other people in the process.
[ He's pretty sure elderly people are the only ones who keep black licorice in existence--
He can't say he's ever had club soda, but it sounds fancy. Still, though - making a face over black licorice. Gross.
It's only because of Akira's words, he's managing to stay calm. And maybe... possibly considering giving Astaroth the benefit of the doubt. Even though it's obvious he's still angry and frustrated over everything. ]
If it wasn't Lucifer... then who? Do you have any idea?
[ Elderly and demons apparently, basically torture.
Percy could always go try it because there's still some available, just that they've also brought in some other foods as well. Better tasting stuff.
There's something on Astaroth's face, which is probably an expression Percy could easily identify - barely contained anger. Whoever this person is, not even the demon likes them. ]
It's the same person who messed up the game. You saw them when it was announced that the game was ruined. Beelzebub, the purple-haired individual.
[ He sighs. ]
Lucifer doesn't actually rule hell alone, he's only one part of a trinity though he carries the most power. Beelzebub and I both are part of it, but Beelzebub has been actively fighting against everything. Lucifer, saving the universe.
They're responsible for your life... and death. [ For Percy being a clone of a clone, he means. ]
[ He thinks he can live with not finding out. Some things are better left unknown.
Ah... Yeah, he can read that expression, and it brings a frown to his own face. And he hadn't been here early on, but he does remember seeing a purple-haired guy... girl? The lack of specification makes it hard for Percy to figure out, so he finally settles on sticking to Person.
But also wow. Why isn't he surprised-- oh, right, because this sounds just like what he'd expect to be happening. Some bigger force fighting against other forces, causing problems in his own life, as though being in the bad situation itself isn't enough.
He makes a face at the last part. ]
Wait... seriously? Did they-...
[ Percy's anger flares a bit, and he's releasing a shaky breath. ]
They made the clones here. The ones for the game...
[ Not entirely a question, but it's probably clear he's waiting to either be mocked for stupidly jumping to the wrong conclusion or told he's right or... ]
So, that's who I need to find. Thanks, Astaroth
[ He maybe practiced his name a few times, to actually make sure he had the hang of it. ]
... Are you the one who's in charge of the rooms around here?
[ While the demigod is putting thoughts together, trying to figure out which emotions to feel, Astaroth simply watches him. His own expression still the same barely-contained rage. ]
Yeah, they did. Beelzebub has been interfering for quite a while. They enjoy the chaos and misery that comes from watching the universe end.
[ No mocking here, just a weariness that's very old. ]
No problem. Just try not to get yourself killed again.
[ A curious blink at that last question. ]
Most of them. Why? Have a request you want to make?
[ It's not that Astaroth cares if Percy gets himself killed, but Akira is attached to this guy for some reason. And well, Astaroth has no love for Beelzebub but they are strong. So he just nods in approval.
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Well, you could have done that before but the snacks were terrible.
[ Gross, nasty snacks. When the dark-haired individual continues, Astaroth looks back over. ]
What for?
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[ Yeah, there's definitely salt there. ]
... A few things. First, what was that about? [ ... ] Do you know?
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It was black licorice and club soda. Not exactly filling.
[ Astaroth doesn't seem to care much about the salt coming from the demigod. ]
Not everything is as it appears, you know. Someone didn't want you around and it wasn't Lucifer. Bonus points that your "death" also would have hurt two other people in the process.
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He can't say he's ever had club soda, but it sounds fancy. Still, though - making a face over black licorice. Gross.
It's only because of Akira's words, he's managing to stay calm. And maybe... possibly considering giving Astaroth the benefit of the doubt. Even though it's obvious he's still angry and frustrated over everything. ]
If it wasn't Lucifer... then who? Do you have any idea?
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Percy could always go try it because there's still some available, just that they've also brought in some other foods as well. Better tasting stuff.
There's something on Astaroth's face, which is probably an expression Percy could easily identify - barely contained anger. Whoever this person is, not even the demon likes them. ]
It's the same person who messed up the game. You saw them when it was announced that the game was ruined. Beelzebub, the purple-haired individual.
[ He sighs. ]
Lucifer doesn't actually rule hell alone, he's only one part of a trinity though he carries the most power. Beelzebub and I both are part of it, but Beelzebub has been actively fighting against everything. Lucifer, saving the universe.
They're responsible for your life... and death. [ For Percy being a clone of a clone, he means. ]
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Ah... Yeah, he can read that expression, and it brings a frown to his own face. And he hadn't been here early on, but he does remember seeing a purple-haired guy... girl? The lack of specification makes it hard for Percy to figure out, so he finally settles on sticking to Person.
But also wow. Why isn't he surprised-- oh, right, because this sounds just like what he'd expect to be happening. Some bigger force fighting against other forces, causing problems in his own life, as though being in the bad situation itself isn't enough.
He makes a face at the last part. ]
Wait... seriously? Did they-...
[ Percy's anger flares a bit, and he's releasing a shaky breath. ]
They made the clones here. The ones for the game...
[ Not entirely a question, but it's probably clear he's waiting to either be mocked for stupidly jumping to the wrong conclusion or told he's right or... ]
So, that's who I need to find. Thanks, Astaroth
[ He maybe practiced his name a few times, to actually make sure he had the hang of it. ]
... Are you the one who's in charge of the rooms around here?
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Yeah, they did. Beelzebub has been interfering for quite a while. They enjoy the chaos and misery that comes from watching the universe end.
[ No mocking here, just a weariness that's very old. ]
No problem. Just try not to get yourself killed again.
[ A curious blink at that last question. ]
Most of them. Why? Have a request you want to make?
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I made a promise not to rush in without at least talking to Nico...
[ Then he shakes his head at that question. ]
Not really. [ well, he wouldn't mind more water - maybe he'll ask at some point ] Just wanted to say thanks. So... thanks.
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The thanks has him blinking in surprise. ]
Why are you thanking me?