a fine-tuned supersonic speed machine

[maskormods]

WHO: YOU.
WHERE: Nonah, NC.
WHEN: Saturday January 10th, from 5PM until 11PM.
WHAT: Registration in motion... among other things.
WARNINGS: None anticipated; please let us know if this should be edited.

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[debauchewy]

[As you pan the crowd, before that cigarette break.]

[Waving to you from between someone here and there. He knows you- but you don't know him, but he- sure seems confident HE knows you. The guy's looking right at you- wearing a nice black, white, and pink suit too, and pretty bright blue dyed hair.]

[Stand out maybe? He would more if you could see aura. But how damn self assured this guy looks might be something.]

[lucke]

[Cu easily spots the wave before he gives his small advert, noting it for later with a smirk. Whoever it was seemed intent on gettiing his attention. But it was more than that. There was... a sort of... resonence. Like their eyes had met while they were both thinking the exact same thing.

After he finshes, he hops down from the table amid the expected murmer of discontent and slips through the crowd on his way to the striking figure so intent on his attention.]

Hear something you like?

[debauchewy]

[Haands in his pockets. He didn't even have to use his Nen to drag the guy over, how nice.]

Saw something I liked. Something I knew. Cu Chulainn, hm?

[lucke]

Hm?

[He tiles his head back as the voice tickles his memory. Wait, he knows this guy somehow. But only in voice. It takes a moment for himi to scratch through his memories to find the answer.]

OH, hey, you're that guy on the net. Heh, the one interested in being a merc, right?

Cool if he uses power empathy on Lancer?

[debauchewy]

[That guy on the net. Yes, he was a guy on the net. Hisoka outwardly laughs at that response, smiling as he places a hand near his mouth and cocks his head.]

I was, I still am. It's nice to finally meet you, too. [A gleam to his eyes, very obviously looking him up and down, drinking him in. Still wondering what he can do, but he certainly looks able bodied. Not that you need to be able bodied to be impressive of course. He seems to care a bit for his appearance too, so obviously a confident and self assured person. He wouldn't go far from the word 'cocky' either from what he remembers as well.]

Go for it! You always have my permission. Need a rundown?

[lucke]

[Well, as much as he can be resonsible for his appearence. A pair of form fitting leather pants and a nice black jacket only serve to highlight his natural looks.

When the question of 'Maybe he was born with it?' the answer is a resounding yes.

But if Hisoka looks closer it will be glaringly obvious that something is off about the man stading before him. While yes, he gives off a sense of spiritual energy, likely not unlike a naturally talented but untrained NEN usuer might have, Hisoka might be surprised to find that Cu's body IS NEN. Or at least spiritual energy. Much as a creature formed and/or summoned by a powerful conjurer. Only this goes WAY beyond that.]

Aye, and you! Figured I'd corner you sooner or later.

Got his powers in his app/in his journal?

[debauchewy]

[Very different from Hisoka who was the picture of awkward years and years back. Born with it? A resounding 'no', he was a product of Meteor City and looked it. But he's much more proud of the body he has now making it this way on his own. There is a reason to all that confidence after all.]

[He keeps his smile, despite the waver the man has to him. Appears to be shifting in place here and there, and yes, very much like Nen as it were. But a complete manifestation OF Nen. His first thought it 'Conjurer', naturally. But there's something a lot more raw to the man he's looking at. He finds himself breathing in a little deeper, his smile spreading further.]

Corner me? You're mistaken, I've been looking for you here, I wanted to formally introduce myself and make you aware that I'm still very interested in you. [You, not, the mercs, but- it could sound like both. He means it too- though inside he's getting revved up, he keeps a calm expression.]

Yup! In the sample App on my journal

[lucke]

Damn fine to hear! We could always use more in our little family. But I've got to warn you, we're not really what you call a 'casual employment opportunity'.

[He plants a hand on a hip, the other one flipped up in a questioning gesture.]

So you think you've got what it takes?

[debauchewy]

[A laugh, bros up, lids low.]

I'm not the sort to think. [Meant as a joke and a way to say he 'knows he has what it takes', but it's more true than it should be. Sometimes he really doesn't think, and sometimes he over thinks. Gotta be so complicated.]

[lucke]

Ha! Trusting your gut, I getchya. [His grin is dopey large. That's a sentiment he can understand.]

But I need to know I'm not going to get you killed on the battlefield.

[But as he's talking his eyes glide over Hisoka's form with abandon, like one does sizing up a cut of beef. Well, he's certainly got the body of a warrior, even if it's hidden. Even with how little he's seen Hisoka move, Cu's practiced eye can see the well balanced posture, the subtle way he can feel Hisoka's guard up even though they're both causally speaking.

There was little doubt that if Cu struck out right now that he'd be ready. ...Which just made him want to try.]

[debauchewy]

You'll end up being the one needing to entertain me, I assure you. [Smirks, lifting his head a little. But he'll let his aura out a bit more. Looking back in a similar way, cut of beef, but looking hungry for it at the same time. The air grows even thicker around him, heavy, like wading through it instead of just moving through it. A force that makes your skin feel like it may peel, like your eyes may melt. Something that would shake someone into panic or fear to get away should they be anything close to normal. Should Cu focus enough, should he really try to understand what just happened, he might see it- that aura emanating around the other man so much so other people are seem to divert away from him, glance and even grip at their chests, wanting nothing to do with him. As if he were some beast slinking around looking for a meal, someone they felt nothing but fear being near. The aura laps out, taking on this bright purple and pink look to it, smoky and dark, distorting Hisoka as he stands there.]

[But it really takes some looking to see. Hisoka's not sure he will, but he wants to make sure. Not everyone has the concentration to catch it here.]

[He lifts a hand gesturing to him, his lips peeling.]

Though, is that an invitation? I'll gladly take it, but if you would- somewhere more personal when I finally do help you be better reassured of my survivability.

[lucke]

[It didn't take much for Cu to feel the aura pressing in upon him. While he may not be able to see it clearly, he most certainly sensed it's presence. As a spiritual being himself such things were almost second nature for him now. Not that it would take much at this point.

But instead of backing down or wilting under it's pressure, Cu's grin sets, his brows lowering as his lips curl up in a half smile, half snarl. His whole disposition shifts subtly from amusement to predatory enthusiasm as the oppressive feeling washes over him.]

Hooo... That's quite the feeling you're giving me. But if you're not careful-

[If Hisoka's watching Cu's own aura, he'll see it suddenly flare. The ancient warrior's aura isn't like NEN user's in terms of consistency and tactility. It's more like a heat, a light shining from within his core radiating power. But as it does a sudden rush of wind starts pressing back almost in protest to Hisoka's pressure, ruffling table cloths and causing both of their hair to sway in it's breeze.

Between the silent frenzy of their clashing spirits, nearby patrons find themselves unconsciously drawing away from the two, unaware of the storm taking place around them.]

-I might not be able to promise your safety at all.

[debauchewy]

[An aura at all has Hisoka's attention. Not many people here have a life energy you can see sadly enough. So the fact that anything is rising off of Cu has him smiling, interested- deeply so. Something- not exactly what he's used to, but close, close enough to make his muscles tense, make his eyes widen a little. Mnh-

That look.

Whatever that energy is. Ah~]

Life energy? Not Nen- no. What are you?

[lucke]

Intrigued, eh?

[Cu's smile is one of satisfaction. Sensing mana is very basic technique, something that many people are disappointingly without in this world. That coupled with his own immense presence sent a giddy thrill through him.]

Unless I explain it in full it'll sounds pretty lame. But this body is a prize for a lifetime of heroic deeds and my combat prowess. It's got some perks, but most importantly, it can keep up when I want to go all out.

[debauchewy]

Could say that, but I won't really be interested until I've gotten to know you better.

[But he stares like he wants to, really get to know you. Stares him down something fierce, looking into him deeper than the usual person might.]

A prize for heroics? [A laugh, lifting his chin.] You're lucky, 'going all out' is exactly what I had in mind.

[lucke]

Won't be a problem, I assure you. I like what I see but you never can tell how much someone can take until you've put them through their paces.

[It's likely not meant to be as dirty as it sounds, right?]

So, tell me what you think you can bring to the table?

[debauchewy]

You're asking me? [Brows up.]

I'd much rather you put me through my paces.

[lucke]

Oh you'll get your wish. Just not here. Sadly this world seems oblivious to the honor of a men's duel. Best to not to offend their effete sensibilities.