//Dialogue file for Orsino Evil
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AGM_000:-31:That is close enough, Mortal. Now we don't have to shout.:0:Agmago's voice is forceful, but almost comforting, like the crackle of a campfire.:23:Oh... well you're not half as terrifying as you look. :-31:Is that so?:11:Ah shit, that was rude of me, sorry.:23:I am told that I'm gonna have to stay here, so I figure I should at least meet everybody.:-31:That's very prudent of you. I shall enjoy having someone new with whom to converse.:23:So what do you do here?:-31:I am destruction, Mortal. All I touch is burned into nothing.:4:You're being awfully careful not to burn these flowers though. And you told me to stop before I got too close to you.:-31:...:-31:Lord Barrod would be displeased with me if I damaged his possessions.:11:Is that what I am too?:-31:...perhaps not. At least for the time being. Forgive my indiscretion.:23:Hey, it's alright, now we're even.:0:Orsino offers his hand out for a shake, but quickly retracts it.:25:Oh, haha, sorry. Forgot myself for a second. Well maybe I'll come chat again later.:-31:Yes, do so. I will be here.:11:It's hard to read this guy's face, but he almost seemed... disappointed? Huh.
AGM_001:-31:Hello again, Mortal. I trust that you are well? :2:I'm fine, Mags. What about you?:-31:I find myself wondering what purpose I will serve here, now that the castle is in Limbo.:7:What do you mean?:-31:I am a force of destruction that delivers everything into nothing, and yet Limbo is itself a realm of nothing.:11:Ah, I see. I'm not sure what to tell you bud.:-31:I shall consider it further. Thank you for coming to see me.:23:Sure thing. 
AGM_002:23:So Mags, what'll it take to get you to LIGHT this stogie for me?:-31:You are suggesting a pact? I... see. It would be a simple task for me, but I shall have to consider my desire.:2:Fair enough.
AGM_003:-31:You wish to treat me with a pact? I... am not opposed to the idea, but I desire not what you are suggesting.:17:I get the feeling he wants something he's afraid to ask for. Maybe somebody else will drop a hint. 
AGM_004:-32:Mortal, your suggestion is crueller than you can know.:11:It is?:-32:My dearest desire laid before me, and yet I know that you cannot touch me without pain, and I... :-31:I cannot hold you in my arms lest you be obliterated.:11:Well, I figured that maybe we could... you know, do something about the fire? Cool you off.:-32:The fire burns deep within my being, Mortal. I cannot will it away, and I cannot bring myself to destroy you.:-31:I am sorry, but I must refuse.:17:Dammit, you're breaking my heart Mags. Let me see what I can come up with.
AGM_005:25:Hey Mags, I got a present for you!:-31:A... present?:23:Yeah, I have this BEER. It's super cold. I figure if you down it, maybe it'll cool you off!:26:Enough for some touchy-feely time, you know?:-32:A... cold drink?:18:Six cold drinks actually.:-32:I see. That could be dangerous for me.:26:And touching you is dangerous for me, but I like you, so I'll risk it.:-32:You... are strange.:20:This isn't going to stay cold forever! Are you in or not?:-32:And wager the destruction of Destruction itself?:-31:I will. Treat me to your pact, Mortal. OFFER me your TOUCH and I will grant your desire. 
AGM_006:-31:Yes, I will dare it, just please hurry while the BEER is still cold.:-32:I... do not want to destroy you.
AGM_007:-31:Yes, Mortal, I accept. Please hurry, lest the BEER become too warm to douse my flame.
AGM_008:-31:Please do not tease me, Mortal. I want to enter into your pact, but you must present terms I can honour.
AGM_009:-31:You offer me a pact, but I cannot agree to that. Those terms... do not please me. Perhaps I require more explanation.:11:Well that's alright, I'll just... come up with something else. 
AGM_010:-32:Yes, Mortal, though I scarcely dare to say it. Thou art beholden to me, and I to thee! The pact is writ!:0:There is an intense burst of heat in Orsino's chest!:24:Gah!! :-33:I... am sorry. I can... feel your pain in my own chest.:28:Ah shit, that burns!:0:Agmago makes a motion as if to comfort Orsino, but he pulls his hands back to his sides.:-32:The pact links us. Indeed, a fragment of my fire is within you. It... will dull in a moment.:2:Whew, I'm okay. That was something else.:-31:Let us act, Mortal. Choose a place to SUMMON me, and bring your BEER and your CIGAR. Let us see if our wager favors us.:26:Right, I'm on it. See you in a few. 
AGM_011:-31:Our pact is already writ, Mortal, there is no need to discuss it further. SUMMON me quickly, I wish to put our bargain to the test!
AGM_012:-32:Mortal, please... I... :27:I know, Mags. I can feel you now, through the pact. I'll go find a place to SUMMON you.:25:Just hang tight!
AGM_013:-35:You. Hello again. :23:Heya Mags, how are you? Fired back up I see.:-32:Ah, indeed. When my head began to clear, my fire returned as well.:-35:Please though, before I forget, I've a question for you.:21:A question? Well, go ahead.:-35:Your name, please. I would know it. "Mortal" is too cold for my liking.:0:There is a warmth pulsing through Agmago's pact. It is mighty, but gentle.:2:You... really mean that don't you Mags?:-35:I do. Please, tell me. I would have it well-practiced.:26:My name's Orsino Jack.:-35:Orsino... Jack.:23:Just Orsino is fine, really!:-35:Orsino, then. It seems familiar, as if you told me once and I'd forgotten. I shall speak it until it is burned upon my lips.:4:To be honest, I wasn't sure you guys even cared if I had a name. Nobody else has asked me.:-35:Perhaps they do not see you as I do. You have given much of yourself, and you risked death and an eternity of thralldom for my sake.:18:Well it's not as if I didn't enjoy it too.:-35:The purpose of the pact is served, then. We have both gained.:-32:I imagine there is no comfort in these words, but... even when your existence is gone, I will always remember you fondly.:23:It's okay Mags. We mortals know we gotta die someday.:15:I just hope it won't be soon.:-35:It shan't. Destruction shall be your shield if you've need of it.:23:That's sweet Mags, thank you.:0:Orsino leans in to give Agmago a hug before stopping himself.:3:Urgh fuck, why can't I just hug you? :10:Hmm... I wonder if I could just...:0:Orsino closes his eyes and focuses strongly on his warm connection with Agmago. Orsino folds his arms around himself and tries to think comforting thoughts.:-33:Mmm... Orsino... how are you doing that? Your energy is... :-35:It's beautiful. And you gift it to me without a second thought. :26:Because I like you Mags. :-35:I... like you as well. 
AGM_014:-32:Would that my flame could be stayed a little longer.:13:Well, last I checked, the fridge at my house still works. Given enough time, I could probably make some more cold drinks. Not beer, but maybe just... chill something you guys have here?:23:It would take a while, but it would probably work. We could totally do it again.:18:Even the... erm... end bit. If you felt so inclined.:-35:And would it be acceptable for me to... explore you further as well? I should like very much to reciprocate the pleasures you have shown me.:25:No complaints from me!:-35:Well... I'll look forward to it then, Orsino. I can feel you ever within me, but... I do thrill at the sight of you. Come and see me again.:23:I will Mags. Take care. 
AGM_015:-32:Our pact is satisfied. We are no longer obligated to each other.:7:You're... actually kind of sad about that. You really wanted to enthrall me?:-32:Ah... no. No that's not it. In truth... :-35:...you weren't ever really in danger of that. :11:I don't follow.:-35:Pact or no, I would not have bound you to thralldom. :4:Why not? You'd have been entitled. :-35:I... desired your touch, not your thralldom. I desire it still.:22:That's why you're sad?:23:Aww, Mags, you're adorable!:-32:...?:5:We're still bound, right? Far as I see it, now we can relax and just be buds. Do whatever we want!:-35:Mmm... you are right. Your perspective lightens my spirits, thank you.
AGM_016:0:Agmago seems to be muttering to himself.:32:Orsi. Sino. Ino. Snozzy. Nono. Sinono. Snio. Feh.:0:Orsino snickers to himself and Agmago looks up suddenly, noticing him there. :-31:Orsino! You startled me.:18:What was that you were up to, Mags?:-32:Oh, nothing...:18:...:-31:...:20:...:-35:...alright, I was trying to make up a nickname for you. And I wasn't doing a very good job. :2:Just "Orsino" not working for you?:-32:It's not that. Rather that you call me "Mags", and I have come to enjoy it. I thought I could do you the same courtesy, but it seems I am poorly suited to it. :26:Naw it's not your fault. Orsino's a hard name to play with. Also, that's the cutest thing ever.:-35:Perhaps there's something else I can do for you. Have you any suggestion?:19:Can we roll into a fireball and blast out of here?:1:I could take you home... I'll build you a giant brick hearth to sleep in, and I'll pull up a bearskin rug beside it. :5:I'll get the best beer money can buy and we'll keep the fridge full all the time. You can be lush and beautiful, and I can repeatedly take advantage of you. It'll be great.:-32:You... stir embers within me I as I cannot fathom, yet we both know that what you are suggesting is impossible. Is this about Lord Barrod? :11:I guess that the pact works both ways huh.:7:I don't wanna SUBMIT Mags, I wanna stay the way I am. :17:Why does it have to be that way?:-32:Even the bond that we share would not have been possible without a pact. I am also bound to Lord Barrod. It is the way of demons.:-31:I... can feel your fear, Orsino, but Lord Barrod will not mistreat you, and we will be able to stay together. I hope that will give you some measure of comfort. :11:Well... it does make things less scary.:19:Sorry, I'll try to sort it out. Thanks for listening though. :11:I better go.:-31:Wait, Orsino.:11:Yeah, Mags?:-35:I want you to know that what you said... it makes me glad of my fire.:-35:I would take you into my flame and burn down the whole of Limbo if it meant I could be your hearth. If only I had the power. :17:Mags...:0:Orsino kisses his fingertips and quickly presses them against Agmago's lips for a brief instant.:28:Ow, fuck. :-32:Orsino...:27:It's fine, just a small burn.:26:It's worth it. :-35:...:18:I'm gonna go now. Thank you. For everything.:-35:You are welcome, Orsino.
AGM_017:2:So how about in return for my hands all over that hot body of yours, you LIGHT my CIGAR? :-31:That's all you desire? It... is an incredibly simple task for me. Surely you could even accomplish it without my assistance.:26:And you could touch yourself without my assistance too, right? Wouldn't it be better to have me do it for you?:-31:I... understand. Very well, Mortal. OFFER me your TOUCH and I shall LIGHT your cigar. 
AGM_018:0:Agmago snickers softly.:5:What's so funny, Mags?:-35:You were looking at the flowers strangely when you first arrived. I now understand why.:18:Took you long enough.:-35:Before they were simply a part of the garden, but now, they remind me of you. :11:How should I take that? Does that mean I'm a dick? :-35:You know well that is not what I meant.:23:Yeah, yeah.:-35:Look, that one over there is even drooling. The same way yours drooled on me when we-:15:Okay stop right there. You're going to give me a boner and it's no fair giving me a boner 'til I get more cold beer.:-35:Very well. I shall keep your boner to myself.:7:...:-35:Safe inside of me.:10:...:-35:Aching for your-:15:Okay, I'm gonna take my boner and leave now.:0:Agmago snickers to himself. 
AGM_019:-32:I have seen you leave the palace grounds from time to time and walk into the forest.:7:Oh, yeah, my house is over there. I'd love to have shown it to you before it got all fucked up with hellfire and... whatever else all that crap is.:-32:Our... arrival destroyed your home?:11:...yeah, it kinda did.:-32:I wish that I could say I am sorry. It must be painful for you.:17:You... wish you could?:-35:With you I share a bond that I will cherish my entire existence. For a demon, that is... a very, very long time. I cannot apologize for that.:11:I... get your meaning I guess. It still sucks.:-32:I'm sure your home was wonderful.:7:Well... it was a project. I got it from my Grampy when he died. Nobody else in the family wanted it, but...:2:...Grampy was a good guy, and I love to fix things, so... I thought it would be fun to move in and just pick away at it. It was coming along pretty well too. I just finished redoing the...:-35:Yes? Go on.:19:Nah, Mags. Maybe later?:-32:Of course. 
AGM_020:-35:Orsino!:23:Yeah Mags?:-35:What do you think of Boulder?:18:Are you asking me to gossip? I'm game.:20:He's hot I guess. Not as hot as you but that's a given I suppose.:-35:He told me of the pact you forged with him.:23:Oh did he? He... uh... likes to blab doesn't he?:-35:I am in a strange position. Though your positive energy is new and precious to all of us, jealousy is something demons know well. :-35:I find myself craving your attentions for myself alone. What Boulder receives, I desire. What Ciz and Hup receive, I desire.:13:Are we going to have some kind of love pentagram going on?:-35:Worry not. They are my comrades, and your bond fills me with a... gentle lightness that soothes my envy.:5:Oh, well good.:-35:There is also... some satisfaction in knowing that my pact will ever be the most prominent. It... is tangible to you, is it not? :20:It stings real good.:-35:I am pleased to hear it. 
AGM_021:-35:Look here, Orsino. I want to show you something.:23:Sure Mags, what's up?:-35:Look at this.:0:Agmago holds out his arm and focuses on it intensely.:0:Slowly, his flame recedes, leaving most of his forearm bare and steaming.:9:Oh, hey! You stopped the fire!:0:Agmago appears to lose focus and the flame quickly returns.:-35:It is... very difficult, but perhaps with time, I could master holding my fire within myself.:5:Well that's great! I thought you said you couldn't do that.:-32:I assumed as much, but...:-35:...I have a precious reason to try, and nothing to lose. I will practice upon it further.:23:Well... good job! And good luck!:-35:Thank you.
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BAR_000:0:Barrod looks every inch an attractive man, but there is something otherworldy about him.:0:His eyes smoulder with frightening desire, and his lips are pulled into a predatory grin.:0:He drags his fingers lazily through his ample tract of chest hair and waits for Orsino to speak.
BAR_001:-51:|2|Welcome, Mortal, to my palace.:7:|2|Um, thanks.:0:|2|Barrod's expression softens somewhat.:-51:|2|Be not afraid. I can be pleasant company indeed, I assure you. Does the sight of my body not please you?:23:|2|Oh um... well it's not that. You're actually pretty hunky, but... :16:|2|I have no idea what's going on here. My house is kind of on fire but not really, and then there was this frog man...:-51:|2|Yes, Hup is my faithful gatekeeper. You met him on your way in, no doubt. As for your home -:-51:|2|You tread upon mortal soil no longer. My palace exists at present in the Limbo between realms.:-52:|2|It seems our arrival has displaced you from your own realm. Unintended to be sure, but most fortunate for you, as there is no Demon Lord kinder than I.:17:|2|I... am dead? And I went to hell?:-56:|2|Hah! Nothing of the sort. You are quite alive.:-51:|2|You simply tread where demons dwell.:-52:|2|And I would have you tread yet closer.:-51:|2|SUBMIT to me, and this palace shall be your home evermore.:15:|2|I'd like to go home actually.:-51:|2|Alas, crossing the border between realms is a mighty feat that takes decades of careful preparation.:16:|2|Wait so... I'm stuck here for... decades?:-51:|2|Indeed, but despair not. When I take you into my arms, you will forget all about the mortal realm.:11:|2|I don't know if I like the sound of that.:-51:|2|I am not without compassion, Mortal. Take as much time as you require. Explore, and meet my servants who will become your brethren.:-57:|2|Just know that you cannot leave. It is impossible. You will SUBMIT to me.:-51:|2|It is only a matter of time.:7:I see. Well I'll go... look around then.:-51:Do so. 
BAR_002:-51:Do you like my palace, Mortal?:2:It's... um... nice. Atmospheric.:-51:Indeed. When you tire of exploring it, come lay your head upon my lap.:23:Oh... um... okay. I think I'll explore some more first though.:-51:Suit yourself, Mortal. I've naught but time.
BAR_003:-51:Mortal.:4:...yeah? What is it?:-52:The scent upon you is unmistakable. My servants have offered you pacts, and you have offered yourself upon their desires. A rare pleasure indeed for demonkind.:13:Am... I in trouble or something?:-56:Hah! Not at all. I am pleased to see you acclimating. :-51:Tis indeed the reason we trek for your realm in the first place.:-52:You did figure that out, of course? That we have moved this castle from its foundations in Hell in the hopes of reaching Earth.:10:I... uh... I had an idea, yes.:-51:Well... by all means, continue. They are brave and loyal, and your attentions will remind them of the prize we seek. :-52:Your presence here is fortuitous indeed. :11:Oh well... thanks, Barrod. :-51:Only do not forget about me. I am patient for their sake, but I too crave your ministration. When you have forged your brotherhood, you will SUBMIT to me. :19:I won't forget.
BAR_004:-52:You are learning our ways quickly, Mortal. Kings and heroes have treated with me for pacts, for my influence is great.:-51:You are not they, however. There is but one thing I desire from you.:7:Right, I bet I can guess.:-52:Indeed. SUBMIT to me, and I shall show you untold forbidden pleasures. :-51:All it takes is one word. I will be waiting.
BAR_006:-51:Well look who it is. :23:Hello Barrod.:-52:My servants practically drip with your scent, Mortal. You have been most attentive.:-56:Is it yet my time? Have you finally come to deliver poor Barrod from his mad desire?:20:I could, but I'm still on the fence about whether I like the way you flirt.:-51:Hmph. And so you doom poor Barrod to slaver after you longer still? No matter. Turn your cask then and brew for me the finest of thyself. :-52:When thy cork is ripe I shall pluck it and drink deeply indeed. :18:You see how you are?:-52:Which of us is the devil and which the toy? I can scarcely recall.
BAR_007:-51:Do you enjoy making me squirm, Mortal? You are the very soul of its proficiency.:18:Maybe I do. :11:Do you enjoy creeping me the fuck out with your vaguely threatening compliments?:-52:Maybe I do.:-51:Your heart quickens, your hair stands on end, and your blood excites your body toward me even as your caution stays it. :-52:You surely trust that I will be a tremendous lover, but will I also play predator? How deeply shall I pierce you?:-51:You cannot disguise your desire, and your caution wearies you.:11:Urgh... I have the weirdest boner right now.:-51:You see? You cannot resist me. Why prolong the mystery when the answer is but a simple word away?:28:Urgh, stop confusing me, Boner!:16:Err... Barrod. Stop confusing me, Barrod.:-52:...
BAR_008:-52:Hello, Mortal.:11:Hi, Barrod.:-51:...:13:Really? No "I'm going to chase you through the castle and devour your tender mortal flesh?":-52:Would that please you?:19:Well... no, not really.:-52:Tell me then, what is your pleasure?:21:Are... you actually asking me what I want?:-51:Indeed. Reveal to me your secret desires.:15:I... uh... I guess that's a start.:5:Well I'm always a sucker for a guy who takes me to dinner first. And some guys would find it creepy, but I like it when a guy tries to get me drunk. That's what I call effort. :7:Hmm... and I like surprises. Nice little ones though, not... you know "You're suddenly in Limbo" ones.:20:Like there was this one time my ex put a little note in the back pocket of my jeans that just said "FYI, your ass = mine".:2:He also used to feel me up while we were driving in my truck. Nothing quite like the roar of the engine, wind through the window, and a grabby hand on your ballsack. :11:I'm rambling. :-51:Not at all. Go on. :21:Uhm... maybe later. :-52:Of course.:19:What the hell is wrong with Barrod?
BAR_009:-52:Hello, Orsino.:21:Whoah, that's new.:-52:It is your name is it not? My brother revealed it to me. I understand he is rather fond of you.:2:You mean Ciz, right? Yeah he was creepy at first, but we're cool now.:-51:May I ask you something?:21:Sure, but it's kinda starting to creep me out that you're being so nice.:-51:You were... disturbed at the tasks I set to Ciz, yes? They must surely seem gruesome to you.:1:Oh... well yes. That's right. :-51:And when you learned more of him, you began to form a kinship?:2:I suppose, yes. I mean he did awful stuff but at least I know why he did it.:-52:Tell me then, what are my crimes? :4:Huh?:-52:I simply wish to know what it is that causes you to starve me of your affection. Perhaps it can be remedied. :7:That's... er....:-52:Am I unattractive?:23:What? No!  Not at all. I mean... you look great! :-51:Perhaps I could cut my hair or my beard?:20:Nah, don't, they're cute!:-51:And if I invited you upon me as a man, free to touch as mortals touch? :23:Well... I guess I might give you a shot then!:-52:I see. 
BAR_010:-52:Hello again, Orsino. Is there aught I can do for you?:23:I don't think so. Not right now anyway.:2:You're a lot cuter when you're being nice to me though, I gotta say.:-52:You flatter me. :-52:If you've need of my company, I shall be here. 
BAR_011:-51:Orsino. Come, sit with me a moment.:23:It's okay, I'll stand. What is it?:-52:Nothing, I should simply like to see you at rest. You stride before me often, ever with purpose, but time is in abundance here.:-51:I'll not pressure you. Only consider treating me to your conversation if your feet are weary. :23:You... actually want to hear me talk?:15:My last ex said he could scarcely get me to shut up.:-52:Would it please you if I laid a hex upon him?:12:Hmm...:11:Wait, no. Though it's awkwardly nice of you to offer to do something wretched for my sake. :-52:I am nothing if not generous, Orsino, though my appetite for your words is gluttonous indeed.:23:Aw, well... thanks. I'll come chat later maybe. :-52:I would like that. 
BAR_012:-52:Would you like something to eat? I thought I might have my thrall prepare a meal for us.:5:Now you're just blatantly trying to wine and dine me because I said I liked that approach.:-52:That doesn't mean it is insincere. I have many fine foodstuffs in storage. Surely something will be to your liking. :23:Well... I'm not really hungry right now, but we can do that later, if you still want to.:-56:I could lay the world before your feet, and you'd still not lay a finger upon it. :-51:Shall I beg?:23:Aww now you're making me feel bad Barrod, knock it off!:-52:Suit yourself. When your appetite draws near, we shall have an intimate meal. I will look forward to it. 
BAR_013:19:Hey Barrod, do demons sleep? :-51:We can, should we choose to, but we do not require it.:-52:I have long appreciated the appeal, however. Warm bodies swaddled together in a twist of plush and silk...:21:...:-52:Fingers laced together, a face upon a chest, hot breath mixing...:21:...:-52:Heavy voices buried in pillows, teeth tugging on trembling lips, skin slick with a dew of sweat...:21:...I have a boner again, don't I?:-52:Yes. 
BAR_014:-52:Orsino. Do you like to dance?:9:Wh... what?:-52:Once I can finally touch you, I should like to dance with you.:11:I... um... well I'm not very good at it. I'm sorta clumsy.:-51:The question is not one of ability but of desire. Would you enjoy it?:7:I... um... always did like to dance. I'm a big klutz though so nobody ever wants to dance with me.:-52:I do. :-51:It appears you are the taller of us. You can lead, and I will place my hands upon your waist and follow your steps true.:23:Really? I'm surprised a demon would know anything about dancing. :-52:Demons are oft fond of niceties and etiquette. I danced often in the courts of the demon-kings whose castles I frequented.:-51:I think that dancing with you, however, would be much more satisfying.:23:Barrod... geez I'm turning red aren't I?:-52:Most beautifully. 
BAR_015:-56:Are you a demon in disguise, Orsino? :11:What?:-52:Truly, none have tormented me as you torment me now.:23:Aww but come on! I'm pretty good at this pact thing now. Couldn't we just... you know scratch each other's backs a bit and be in the clear?:-51:Alas, no. I am... not the same.:21:How do you mean?:-51:I am a demon of a higher order. My power is great indeed, but it is different. I can bind demons to my service, as I did with Boulder, Agmago, and Hup. :11:Right, I gathered that. :-52:What you may not realize is that in order to attain this power, I had to sacrifice some of my... lesser power. I am no longer capable of forming exchange pacts like the ones you have treated. :13:What about your thralls though?:-51:Hup and Boulder enthralled them on my behalf.:19:I see. So... with you it's all or nothing?:-51:Yes, though there is in me some regret of it now. If I could... "scratch your back", it would please me to do so. :7:Alright, I get it. Well thanks for explaining it to me. :-51:Of course, Orsino. 
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BOU_000:0:A tremendous demon covered with sleek fur and bristling with tooth and horn stands here. His face is contorted into a bemused smirk and his eyes follow Orsino's every move.
BOU_001:0:Boulder stands here, watching closely. His eyes betray a near-desperate interest in Orsino's body.
BOU_002:-41:|3|Welcome to my archive, Mortal.:13:|3|Thanks. I'm told we'll be spending some time together.:0:|3|The demon laughs uproarously for a moment.:-41:|3|Indeed! I am called Boulder, and this archive is my territory. You will respect it, or you will answer to me.:21:|3|Sir, yessir.:-42:|3|Interesting. You are alive and well are you not?:11:|3|Um... yeah, far as I know, though I'm feeling less okay by the minute.:-42:|3|Worry not. You and I are going to be quite close, be sure of that.:11:|3|Oh well that's not even slightly foreboding is it?:-41:|3|You will need knowledge to survive here, Mortal, and in this place, knowledge is my domain.:7:|3|I... can't argue with that.:-41:|3|You are uneasy, so I will give you this piece of information, as a gift - :-41:|3|Demons cannot harm mortals without a pact in place, even should we desire to.:9:|3|Wait, really?:-41:|3|Indeed. If we so much as touch you without your permission, you can claim thralldom over us. Even Lord Barrod. Doesn't that make you feel safer?:23:|3|It... does actually. Thanks for that, Boulder.:-41:|3|Of course. Speak with me again should you seek real knowledge. Perhaps an... arrangement can be made.:5:Thanks! You're an okay guy!:-42:...:11:Maybe. Maybe you're an okay guy.  
BOU_003:18:Okay Boulder, I'll bite. Hit me with some of that real knowledge. :-42:Hmph! Not unless you'll offer me something in return.:21:Something in return? I don't have anything.:-42:You have more than you realize, Mortal, and indeed you have something I crave dearly.:11:I... do?:-41:Your flesh, Mortal, that is my price. :16:My... flesh!?:-42:Yes, yes! I have read scores of the pleasure mortals receive in joining their flesh. You shall give such a joining to me!:13:Wait, that kinda sounds like you want to fuck me.:-42:Such an elegant word. Yes, Mortal, you understand. I want to fuck you.:11:Oh well... I guess that's not so bad. I don't have to pledge eternal allegiance or anything?:-41:No. All I desire is to feel the rush of sacred pleasure.:20:Oh well, that's kind of cute actually. :1: Though, ah... :16:Your... cock is kind of enormous. Like, kind of extremely enormous. :-42:I'm sure you'll be fine.:4:So what will you give me if I agree to ride the Boulder railroad?:-41:The rarest of priveleges for a mortal such as you. I possess a forbidden scripture, the Grimoire Rosettas.:-41:It contains the sum of all language, every means of communication. Read from it, and every script, every tongue that ever existed and ever will, becomes yours. :9:That is kind of awesome. That means I'll be able to read the books in here?:-41:Indeed.:-41:Consider my bargain, and speak to me again once you've decided.:-42:I shall teach you how to make a deal with a devil. 
BOU_004:4:So tell me about pacts. You know, if I decide I want to go for it.:-42:Gladly.:-41:A pact is a simple exchange. Terms must be agreed upon before the pact can be sealed. There are no surprises.:-41:If you're unsure what to offer or request, try to SUGGEST things to your counterpart.:-41:Additionally, we demons are bound to perform our task first.:15:That sounds fairer than I expected.:-41:Once both parties have honoured the pact, it is satisfied and your obligation ends.:-41:There is no time limit, but a pact is binding, and if one party should be unable or unwilling to honour it, his soul becomes bound in servitude to the other.:-41:For as long as the master lives, or until the master releases him.:4:So basically I keep my word or else I become like that thrall I saw in the hallway?:-41:Precisely.:13:Alright, well how do I actually form this pact?:-42:You first need the demon to agree. I have already told you that I desire a pact, so that step is done.:-41:You must define your terms next. In my case, you should OFFER a FUCK for the GRIMOIRE. Those are the only terms I will accept. :-41:If I accept your terms, the pact is writ.:11:OFFER a FUCK for the GRIMOIRE. Okay I think I got it.:-42:I shall eagerly await the formation of our pact.
BOU_005:-41:Remember, you must OFFER me a FUCK for the GRIMOIRE. I will complete my portion of the bargain first, and you have the rest of your life to complete yours.:-42:Though I hunger more deeply by the moment, I am still a timeless being.:7:Got it.
BOU_006:-41:I will not be fooled, Mortal, though you are cleverer for the attempt. If you desire my GRIMOIRE, you must OFFER me a FUCK for it.:23:Right, sorry. A bit new at this whole pact thing. 
BOU_007:-42:Yes, Mortal, yes, I accept! Thou art beholden to me and I to thee. The pact is writ!:0:Orsino suddenly feels a burst of warmth in his chest.:29:Nngh! :-42:...:28:What.. what just happened?!:-41:Mortal, a pact is not simply a contract, it is a bond between us. What you are feeling is my own existence, tethered to yours.:-41:You can use that bond to SUMMON me once you are ready to make good on your promise.:11:I see. It's not that bad I guess, it just startled me.:-42:I can feel your life force beating within me as well. It seems...:4:It seems what? Is my life force being inappropriate?:-41:Hardly!  I was simply reminded that you've bargained for the Grimoire Rosettas and you shall have it.:0:Boulder produces a small, plain-looking book from the shelf. It seems he was keeping it nearby.:-41:Now, Mortal. Read.:0:Boulder hands the book to Orsino.:15:Let's see now...:0:The book appears to be written in a strange language, and Orsino is not able to understand the words.:0:After a moment, however, simple understandings begin to flow into his mind. :0:Orsino has read from the Grimoire Rosettas, and the entirety of language has been laid bare for him. :9:That's awesome! How long will this last?:-41:For all your life Mortal. You speak now as demons do, with perfect clarity and intent.:20:Sweet! Now I can actually play all those Japanese bara porn games.:-41:Strange, I should be able to understand what that means, but I don't.:23:Oh it's nothing!:-42:Now, I have made good my promise Mortal, and you must do the same. Find somewhere private that is to your liking, and SUMMON me there. I will descend into your body and know true bliss.:18:Well I AM a pretty good lay...:13:But I get the feeling I ought to do a little preparation before I try to accomodate your utterly monstrous boner.:-42:Take your time, of course. Remember only that should you perish before you honour your bargain, you shall become my thrall, and I would much sooner have your passion than your thralldom.:23:I'll keep that in mind. Well let me prepare and find a spot, okay?:-41:Of course. Farewell for now.
BOU_008:-41:Mortal, we share a pact already. I have not forgotten. SUMMON me when you are ready to fulfill your obligation.:23:Right, will do. I just need some kind of... space-aged asshole upgrade or something first.:-41:Take your time.
BOU_009:-41:I feel you within me Mortal, and soon I shall feel myself within you.:23:That's kind of sexy, poetic, and horrifying all at once.:-42:Such is the way of demonkind. SUMMON me soon, Mortal.
BOU_010:-41:For a mortal to read from the Grimoire Rosettas is a precious privelege indeed. I hope you understand how much I value our agreement. :23:Oh I pieced together that you're chomping at the bit, don't worry. I'll get it sorted out. :17:I hope. For my poor butt's sake.
BOU_011:-41:You cannot imagine how rare it is for a mortal to glimpse its pages. It is the sweeter end of the bargain I offer, surely. :11:Oh, your "sweet end" is exactly what I'm worried about. Let me think about it. 
BOU_012:-42:Mortal, you are cruel indeed to taunt me with my prize. SUMMON me to somewhere private so that I may claim it!:5:Hold your horses big guy, I need to... set the moood. You'll appreciate it more. :-41:...as you say.
BOU_013:-42:Yes, that is the prize I crave. To delve into your warm, mortal flesh and pry the ecstacy from inside of you.:4:It doesn't work quite like that you know.:-42:Then show me how it works, Mortal! Reveal to me the secret of your innermost pleasures! Form the pact!
BOU_014:-41:There is no going back now, Mortal. You have promised me pleasure and flesh, and both shall I claim. :23:Yeah yeah I know. 
BOU_015:-41:I am not interested, Mortal. I have been quite specific, and I shall not be dissuaded. Your sublime flesh in exchange for my forbidden knowledge. 
BOU_016:-41:Hello, Mortal. I am amazed you yet stand. :18:I'm tougher than you think! :28:My asshole is gonna be sore as fuck tomorrow though.:-42:You delivered indeed. My flesh yet tingles at the memory of it.:26:I know right? That tingling? All me.:-41:Still... there is something.:19:Oh? Now that you mention it, I... do feel something from you.:-43:Hmph. Yes. An unexpected consequence. I did not realize that your life force would spark so brightly. Our bond has intensified significantly.:7:This bothers you?:-41:Not directly, but...:0:Boulder's composure cracks visibly, and his polite demeanor turns desperate.:-43:Be truthful with me. Did... I hurt you?:21:That's what that is? You're... worried that you hurt me?:-43:Ngh... I... wanted it so badly that I feverishly tore my desire from you and withheld nothing, but when it was over, I just... I couldn't...:-43:...I couldn't stop thinking that I had hurt you, and it was worse than the craving.:23:That's really... surprisingly sweet, Boulder. I'm okay, really.:0:Boulder attempts to regain his composure, and Orsino feels something shift in Boulder's pact.:21:Relief? Huh.:-43:This bond is... most betraying. It seems I cannot keep my feelings from you.:26:Let me teach YOU something important then.:-41:I am listening. :0:Orsino leans in close to Boulder and briskly scratches his fingers through the fur on Boulder's belly.:-43:W... what...:20:Shut your face and hold still.:0:Orsino continues to scratch broadly over Boulder's body, using the pact to intuit which sensations Boulder most enjoys.:0:Orsino eventually settles with himself pressed tightly against Boulder, gently scratching the demon's inner thigh. Delight echoes through the pact.:26:You see? Feels nice, right?:-42:It... does. I... may have to consider this further. 
BOU_017:23:Hello, Boulder.:-42:Hmph. :0:Without asking, Boulder grabs Orsino and pulls him into a tight hug. Orsino drags his fingers lazily through the fur on Boulder's belly.:25:Haha, there you go, you're getting the hang of it.:-42:Indeed. You must ensure I get sufficient practice. :26:You're doing fine, but I will. 
BOU_018:-41:For better or for worse, we are bound eternal, Mortal. The pact is satisfied, but our bond yet lingers.:18:So no more spiral into thralldom?:-41:Nay, my claim upon you is stayed.:-42:Of course, there is nothing that prevents us from nurturing our existing bond further, even if a further pact is impossible.:-42:Indeed, I relish the opportunity to do so. We have your entire life to do so.:23:Yeah, we sure do, don't we? 
BOU_019:-42:Lord Barrod has asked me to tell him of our encounter. :21:He did? What did you tell him?:-42:Everything. I recounted each lurid detail in perfect clarity. Remember, knowledge is my domain here. I do not forget.:23:Oh, good. That's not at all embarrassing.:-41:Why do you worry about such things? You stride as a demon, you speak as a demon, and you... open... yourself to us as well. Why cling to petty modesty? :11:Hmm... Well when you put it like that, I guess you're right.:13:So what did he say? Something about making me SUBMIT I bet.:-42:His anticipation unravels him entirely. I empathize, for I have known the sensation.:-41:You do not know our ways or understand the extent of our power, yet your presence alone cripples Lord Barrod in a way I have never observed. :-41:At first I thought you cruel, but I know that you will soothe him, as you soothed me. He has great need of it.:7:I'm just not in a hurry to throw myself into eternal servitude, you know? :-41:If you cannot trust him, then trust me. Barrod is kind, and you will have much life yet within you. The rest of your years will be spent in comfort and constant companionship. :-45:I will visit you often. Does this not please you?:23:Well... sure it does. :11:I guess I just... need to psych myself up.:0:Boulder pulls Orsino into a surprisingly gentle hug, his breath hot against Orsino's forehead. :-45:Fear not. You shall be cared for.:19:I... I know. Thanks. 
BOU_020:15:Hey Boulder?:-41:Yes?:15:You're good with words and I'm having a mental blank right now. I need some words that rhyme with my name. :-41:Hmm. Bambino, casino, cappuccino, neutrino...:22:Aha!  You DO know my name!:-44:Guh! You tricked me!:10:Yeah, yeah, cat's out of the bag now, big guy. Spill it, how'd you know? :-43:Hmph. I can't believe I fell for that!:26:Oh, can it you big baby. Spill the beans and there's a tummy rub in it for you.:-42:How shrewd. :-41:In truth, I am uncertain how I came to know it. It almost seems as though it formed in my mind when you "accomodated my utterly monstrous boner.":7:Is that normal?:-41:I have never forged a pact with a mortal face-to-face before so I cannot say if it is normal. Nothing in any of the books I've read alludes to such a thing.:11:It really is that unusual. I wonder if anything else weird will happen.:-41:Perhaps. We shall deal with it if it does.:4:Alright, well thanks, and sorry... for tricking you. :-42:Give me the tummy rub you promised and all is forgiven. :20:What a sook. 
BOU_021:12:Oh by the way, Boulder, I like your piercing. :-42:Do you indeed?:11:I kinda think guys with piercings are hot but I never had the guts to actually get one myself. Did it hurt much?:-41:It did. It was forced upon me by my previous lord. :16:Oh... that's awful. I'm sorry I mentioned it.:-41:I am not ashamed. It reminds me now of our victory over him.:11:Dare I ask what happened?:-42:He bargained with Lord Barrod. Trades were made, deals were struck. I was part of them. :-41:Once I was brought into Lord Barrod's fold, we destroyed my previous master. I relished the opportunity. :21:And... would you do the same to Barrod if you had the chance?:-42:Such a bold question! I wish no harm upon Lord Barrod. He sacrificed much to bring us few with him on this trek.:-43:That said, if I found myself bound to a lord greater than Lord Barrod, I would have no choice but to obey, angered though I might be. :7:That's pretty bleak. :19:Well for what it's worth I hope you don't ever have to do that. Barrod seems like a decent enough guy.:21:You know, decent for a demon lord anyway.:-45:He is at that. 
BOU_022:0:Boulder is flipping through a book idly, and closes it up when he notices Orsino looking. :-41:You. :18:Me. :-45:How I envy the moon, that it slips through thy window and poureth o'er thy skin. :-45:Had I my way, the moon would know thy skin as mine, and shun thy form, that I might set thee aglow with my fingertips instead.:21:...well now I can check off "got boner in library" on that list of stuff you never thought you'd do, but did. Was that magic or something?:-42:It was poetry. It was also more effective than I expected... interesting. Did it make you want to fuck again?:21:Yes.:15:Honestly though, I don't think the structural integrity of my butthole can handle more than one hot Boulder injection in a forty-eight hour period.:23:Rain-check?:-42:Rain-check. 
BOU_023:-42:I spoke with Hup.:15:Of... course you did. What did he say?:-42:He told me that you gave him a rare prize indeed, fragrant nectar sweet enough to sate even a devil's appetite. :23:Oh, yeah I did. :-41:I should like to try it. :5:I'd give you some too but I only had the one jar, and Hup was pretty thorough.:-43:Jar? Perhaps I misunderstood. He didn't mention anything about a jar...:9:Oh shit, he meant... :23:Um... right. Well I can probably give you some a little later on, if you want. :-42:Please. My curiosity consumes me. 
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CIZ_000:-46:|5|Hello again, trinket. What is it you want from Master Ciz?:4:|5|"Master Ciz"?:-46:|5|Aye, that's right. You see all these lovely shinies right here?:0:|5|Ciz gestures toward the rack of immaculately-tended weapons.:-46:|5|They call me Ciz the Blademaster, and I earned that title good, follow?:11:|5|Sure, Blademaster, got it. Is that what I should call you? :-46:|5|Naw deary, you can just call me Ciz. :11:|5|Right, just Ciz then.:19:|5|So how come you look like a man? Hup looks kinda monstrous.:-46:|5|So you picked up that I'm a demon proper, did you? Sharp, you are, and I'd know. :-46:|5|Anyway, me and Barrod, we's a bit different lookin' than the others, sure, no demon knows for sure why that is.:-46:|5|Apparently, demons pop in when you fellas on the clock have a rough time of it. Don't know what I think about that, but there it is.:11:|5|I see. Well... I'm a little reluctant to ask, but... what is it you do here in the palace? :-46:|5|Oh, you can't tell?:-46:|5|I'm the purveyor of fine hospitality.:0:|5|Ciz chuckles to himself and absently flips his thumb across the tip of his nose.:4:|5|I... thought it was going to be something like that. :-46:|5|Aye, poppet, but I must admit it's gonna get awful dull without me usual guests. Some of them been with me for... :0:|5|Ciz trails off for a split second.:-46:|5|Anyway, it don't matter.:13:|5|I see. Do you... miss them?:-47:|5|...:-47:|5|What I miss is the peace and quiet I had a few minutes ago. Why don't you bugger off?:22:|5|Fine, I'm going. :19:...
CIZ_001:-46:Well, look who's still here. Hello sunshine. :19:Um... hi Ciz. :-46:Why the long face? Someone nick your lolly?:11:Well, no... I just thought you were mad at me.:-46:How could I stay mad at a face like that, right? Cheer up. :23:That... almost sounded like an apology.:-46:Yeah, don't push your luck.:-46:Anyway, what you want?:2:Well nothing in particular, but... :5:Um... well you're in pretty great shape. Do demons just always have amazing bodies, or do you have to work for it?:-46:You do say surprising things, don't you? In all my time never have I had someone ask me summin like that about me body.:20:I think about stuff like that!:-46:Well, you won't flatter me, pup, but... thanks for tryin', eh?
CIZ_002:-46:Well if it isn't my favorite little nugget. To what do I owe the pleasure? :20:Hey, as long as you keep your chest looking that good, I'm going to keep coming to see it. :-46:Haw! Is that all then? :0:Ciz proudly puffs out his chest and squeezes his pectorals a few times.:18:You never did answer my question about how you got that rockin' body.:-46:Aye, wouldn't want to put a crack in the mystery, would I pup?
CIZ_003:-46:So, precious, you wanna twist our fates together? :-47:SUGGEST anything you like, but you'll need to catch my ear with summin damn spectacular. :11:Hmm... what could I SUGGEST that would impress Ciz?
CIZ_004:2:Hey Ciz. :-46:What's on your mind, luscious? :5:Your amazing body has inspired me. I want to make mine a little more presentable. Will you give me a hand?:-46:I got no idea what you're on about.:18:The RAZOR. I'll give it to you, but in return, I want you to use it to SHAVE me. My back to be precise. I can't reach it myself.:-46:SHAVE your... back?:20:That's right. I'll show you how to do it, it'll be easy. :-46:Well... that sounds simple enough, love. Alright. Go on and OFFER me the RAZOR in exchange for a SHAVE and we'll give it a go.
CIZ_005:-46:Indeed? Hmm. Well, I'll tell you what.:-47:If you can show me a trick with a blade what I ain't mastered, I'll give you your pact. How's that sound?:4:Oh, is that all? Show the blademaster a blade trick he doesn't already know? :13:How the fuck am I going to do that?:-46:How indeed, punkin'? 
CIZ_006:18:Hey Ciz! Check this out! :-46:What's that you got there? :5:It's a precision blade. It's called a RAZOR.:-47:What?! Lemme see that!:0:Orsino holds up the disposable RAZOR to show it to Ciz.:-46:Bloody hell. What in blazes do you do with that little thing?:20:You wanna know? I want a pact.:-46:Suit yourself, then. You figure out what you want, and then OFFER me that RAZOR for it.
CIZ_007:-46:Yeah yeah, I'm bloody curious now and I hope you're happy with yourself.:-46:You OFFER me that RAZOR and I'll grant your desire, such as I can.
CIZ_008:-46:You got yourself a deal, pretty. Thou art beholden to me, and I to thee! The pact is writ!:0:There is a sharp pain in Orsino's chest.:6:Nngh...:-46:Mph... it's been a while since I felt that, innit? Easy to forget how much it stings.:10:You've formed a lot of pacts I take it?:-46:A lot? For summin like the joining of two souls, what's a lot?:11:Right. :-46:Anyway, I can feel you in me chest now. Bet you like that don't you? Goin' on about bein' in love with me skin and all. :18:You can't hide it from me anymore either, Ciz. You're... relieved to feel me, aren't you?:-47:Hmph. Why don't you go focus on findin' us a place so's we won't be interrupted, eh?:-46:SUMMON me when you figure it out, and we'll make our deal. You show me how to SHAVE you with that RAZOR.:5:Right. Lemme poke around some.
CIZ_009:-47:Pup, what makes you think I give a damn about that? Gimme something I want and then we'll see. 
CIZ_010:7:It's pretty weird to ask someone to SHAVE you I guess. I wonder if he'll go for it.:7:I should SUGGEST the SHAVE to see what he thinks. 
CIZ_011:15:Okay, now I just need to make sure I've got something to shave with so I'm not going in dry:15:I doubt I'll find any shaving cream, but maybe I can find something else to help the RAZOR slide smoothly on my skin.
CIZ_012:-46:What, you losin' your nerve little pup? No goin' back now, but you know that, don't you?:23:Yeah yeah, I get it.:-46:Go on and SUMMON me someplace then. I's eager to learn the secrets of that RAZOR you been wavin' at me, and we'll get that back a yours proper smooth. 
CIZ_013:-46:Hello, little peach. Feelin' fresh? :26:The freshest! Got your mask back on I see. :-46:I do at that. Got an image to keep up, or summin.:-47:It is a bit... um... itchy though innit? I find meself sneakin' it off here and there.:18:Just leave it off, I love your hair! And take the rest of it off while you're at it. :-46:Aye, and that's just what we need innit? You'd be runnin' around the palace full stiff, and I won't be held responsible for you ruinin' Barrod's valuables!:0:Orsino and Ciz share a chuckle for a moment before Ciz sighs deeply.:-47:What the fuck you do to me in there anyway? I ain't felt right since.:15:You mean the part where you juiced on my ass, or was there something else?:-47:Don't be funny, I'm serious! I held pacts before, but none of them felt like that. :0:Orsino feels a sharp ache through Ciz's pact.:11:You... did, didn't you? A lot of them. Dozens.:0:Ciz sighs deeply.:-46:So that's what it is. Guess there's no point in tryin' to shield me pride if you can just bugger straight through it.:21:It's okay Ciz. You did it to release them, right?:-46:Aye, I did. I always thought of me thralls as tools, and you might've noticed I take bloody good care of me tools.:-47:Well they's better off when they's happy ain't they? And when they started losin' themselves, well, they ain't even know what happy is. :-47:I guess I thought of it like... retiring an old knife. When Barrod cooked up this plan to get us off to bright skies, I decided to let 'em go. They wanted to, honest.:11:But you missed them didn't you?:-47:Bloody hell did I ever. They say thralls, they ain't worth much, but they still got a sniff of life in them. Just a bit. And when it was gone, I... I just didn't know what to do with myself.:-47:And then you come along and you're so bloody full of the stuff, I can't hardly think of nothin' else.:23:It's okay to miss them Ciz. Being a kind master, that's really noble.:-46:Maybe.:-47:And if you breathe a word of this, I'll cut your ears off I will.:20:No you won't.:-46:Aye, I won't.
CIZ_014:-46:Hey! Get over here!:18:Pff, make me!:-46:Smug little prick, you are. Fine.:0:Ciz peels off his hood and grins.:-50:It does get bloody warm, dunnit? Now get over here and give us a kiss before I get all self-conscious about bein' naked!:25:Yes sir, Blademaster!:0:Orsino moves in closer so Ciz can embrace him, and shares a short, wet kiss with him.:-50:That's summin' else it is. The mortal world must be bloody magical.:23:Well, it has its ups and downs I suppose.:-50:If every mortal is half as warm as you, I might have to ditch me hood for good.:0:Ciz puts the leather hood back on, his face stiffening somewhat.:-47:It's too bad it'll take so long to pull that ritual again though. Way longer than you'll live I'm afraid.:0:Orsino feels a flicker of helplessness through the pact.:-46:But hey, it's not all bad, eh? You'll be comfortable and safe here with us. With me. :23:I'm... sure I will be.:-46:Now get outta here before someone sees us snoggin'. And walk away real slow-like if you please. 
CIZ_015:-46:You know the pact is honoured, and we ain't obliged to each other no more. Now when you die, you just die. It's a bit sad actually.:19:Don't worry about it.:-46:Aye, you wouldn't like bein' a thrall anyway, you'd start to forget all what happened. You wouldn't be Orsino no more, not really.:11:Hmm... when did I tell you my name?:-46:When we met, deary.:11:Did I? Huh.
CIZ_016:4:So... Barrod's started getting kinda pushy. He keeps telling me to SUBMIT to him. :-46:Aye, I've no doubt of that. And why shouldn't he? Just look at you, with that strong jaw and silky soft backside.:-46:You look good enough to eat, you do.:15:That doesn't help Ciz. I think he DOES want to eat me.:-46:Oh haha, naw, that's just Barrod's way. He really will be kind, I'm sure, though you're no doubt ripe for a spanking after prancin' about full up to your eyes with our pegs! :0:Ciz snickers.:-46:Oh, you are in for it, ain't you?:22:Ciz... not helping! :-46:Right, right, sorry love. I can't help if havin' you around gets me fixed up to joke around. You have that effect, and I'm sure you'll have that effect on old Barrod too.:-46:And really, he is the best brother a demon could want for. Least he's always been proper good to me.:21:You're actually brothers?:-47:Aye, though maybe not in the way you'd know it. We ain't got mums and whatnot, but we... erm... spawned together I guess you could say.:-47:It sure is confusing, just coming into being like that. Always some old devil lookin' to bugger you out of a few centuries. :-46:Barrod though, he's right clever, and he always watched out for me. I hope to stand with him when we get to see that sun I've heard tell about.:5:When you talk about him he sounds okay. :-46:He is. He'll probably even let us keep snoggin' after he makes you his own. He knows how to share, haw.:19:I see. Well thanks, Ciz. :-46:Always love the chance to chat, deary. Come see us again. 
CIZ_017:-46:Hey pumpkin, you still nosin' around that door?:11:Ah, sorry Ciz. Just curious I guess.:-46:Well, I finally finished up. Why not sneak a little lookie?:11:I'm not sure I really want...:-47:Just take a bloody look. Do it for me, won't you?:10:Ugh alright, alright.:0:Orsino stands on his toes and looks through the slot in the door. The room appears to be laid out like a barracks, furnished with many bunk beds and other comfortable-looking furniture. :9:Wait... really? :-47:What, did I miss a spot? :9:I... no I don't think so... it's just...:-47:Well?  Spit it out, sunshine!:19:Well... I guess it's a good bit more dignified than I was expecting, that's all. It seems comfortable. :-46:Aye. I thought you'd like to see it with your own eyes. I really did care for them.:23:I see that. Thanks for showing me. :-46:Anytime, love. 
CIZ_018:15:So how come you're the only one in the castle wearing anything? :-46:Ha! Keen, you are. 'Course I ain't surprised. It's just like you to be wandering around with your eyes glued to me and me mates' cobblers.:26:Are you going to answer the question or not?:-46:Right then love. First off, I ain't the only one with me junk stuffed. The thralls cover up too.:16:Oh... you're right, I kinda stopped noticing them. That's weird. :-46:Nah, it ain't. They's barely hanging on to any existence at all. It's quite natural that you'd see through 'em. :-47:Anyway, the poor buggers, they tend to... well they shrivel up before too long. They cover up 'cuz seein' them just makes them sad of it. :-46:And well... you seen me peg haven't you? It's proper healthy innit? And seein' that seemed to make them sad too.:9:I see. :-46:Me thralls, well... they're all off now, but I'd still like to make the ones we got left as comfortable as possible, right? It ain't much dignity and they ain't mine, but I think it helps. Just a bit.:-46:Course I'll be happy to see the floor wearing it if you've got a mind and someplace private. :5:That sounds nice...:23:...but how about tomorrow? I've had a really... long day.:-46:Right you have. You go rest up. Barrod's got the best if you've a mind for a lie-down.:23:Thanks.
CIZ_019:-46:Hey, deary.:18:What will be the sexecutioner's pleasure?:-46:Haw! You makin' fun of me? That's a straight line to a spankin', that is. :20:I don't know what you're talking about.:-46:Anyway, I was thinkin'. If we somehow managed to get this tub to your world and you're still fresh and walkin', you think I'm human lookin' enough to get by?:5:Sure, I'd say so. I mean, you're bloody gorgous as men go. :19:Your eyes, maybe, would be the only thing. We'd have to get you some shades.:20:Sexy ones, of course. And then I'll take you out on the boardwalk. :20:Your hair will dance in the breeze and all those stupid rollerbladers will crash into lamp posts when they look at you instead of where they're going.:-46:You really know how to coddle a man's heart, you do. :18:Now you're making fun of me.:-47:No I ain't, I'm serious! That sounds bloody terrific. In fact, I'll go see Boulder later on and see if we can't cook up some way to get on faster.:23:You... don't have to do that for me. It's only been one day. :-46:Aye, but it ain't like I got summin more interesting to do.:13:Hmm...
CIZ_020:15:I can't believe I'm asking you this, but which blade is your favorite?:-47:Bloody hell, that's like askin' you to pick your favorite finger!:18:I have a favorite finger.:-46:'Course you do. Well, they all got a purpose, and they all got their own memories. :-46:Some's for war. Some's for precision. And some's for smoothin' stripes down a stunner's skin, aye? :-46:And no doubt you'll think I'm brownin' up me conk, but that one's me favorite love. Honest.:20:I have no idea what that means, but I'm glad you like it. 
CIZ_021:11:I've been really reluctant to ask but... what are you guys going to do once you get to Earth? :-46:Before or after we weep openly?:1:Sorry Ciz, but it's my home. I'm serious. :-47:I know you are love. It's Barrod's plan but I'll try to answer the best I can. :-46:You might've gathered by the way me and Boulder latched onto you, but you're quite special.:-46:We demons, we all got this... bit what's gone. Like a pit what needs filled. And you, well you're just the thing for that, ain't you?:-46:We get a bit of it from thralls and whatnot, but bloody hell, getting it from a real living man, well... it makes me best blade feel like cheap rubbish.:-47:We just want to feel good love. Your home is full of ways for us to have it. :11:Hmm. I'm not sure that clears much up, but thanks for trying.:-46:Aye love. Try not to worry your pretty head over it. We're all happier when you're happy.
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END_000:28:I'm ready, Barrod. I SUBMIT.:-55:Thou art then beholden to me, and me alone. Thy eternity is writ! :-51:I... had high expectations for you, but alas the cogs have not meshed.:-56:But no matter. Your fruit is ripe for the plucking, and this night shall be a glorious one indeed. Come.:26:Yes... Lord Barrod.:0:|33|Barrod stands and takes Orsino into his arms briefly before shoving him onto one of the many piles of lavish upholstery.:0:|33|As Barrod partakes of Orsino's body, he makes good his promise. :0:|33|Orsino's head swims with dark pleasure, and before long all his thoughts of home are replaced instead with a feverish desire to please his Lord Barrod.:0:|34|Orsino lived out the rest of his days as he was promised. He was well-cared for, and not a day went by when each of the demons didn't visit him in turn. Barrod did indeed share his prize. :0:|34|The nights drew long, into years. His house crumbled further into disrepair and was consumed by the forest. He never returned home, and he never looked back.:0:|159|See no Evil by Geremy Walker and Bigfingers.ca:0:|159|Concept, Script, Coding, Art, and Animation by Geremy Walker:0:|159|Script Coordination and Quality Assurance by Morrin Textrada:0:|159|Playtesting by Bradley Wanke, Brandon Wu, Chris Carkeet, Jarret Billingsley, Ryan Fasano, Morrin Textrada, Tim Florian, Michael Larque:0:|159|Tracks Impact Prelude, Groove Grove, Bicycle by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com:0:|159|Horror Music, Ocean Floor, The Visitors, There You Go, RP Fight Scene, Touchpoint by Jason Shaw. :0:|159|Destination Unknown, Pensive Piano, Rhastafarian, Time Passing, Whatdafunk, The Talk, Umbrella Pants by Jason Shaw - AudionautiX.com:0:|159|Track Copper Mountain by Dan O'Connor - danosongs.com:0:|159|All Music Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0:0:|159|Special thanks to Casey Johnson. Without your support this project would be impossible. Much love.:0:|159|Thank you for buying See no Evil. Your support means everything.
END_001:27:|32|Light thy candle that I might chase it homeward and sleep safe upon thy bosom!:0:|32|The braziers roar furiously, and Hup reflexively moves to put himself in front of Orsino.:-36:|37|Wh... what's happening? :0:|37|The edges of Barrod's domain begin to expand, as Limbo peels away, revealing trees rolling into the distance.:0:|37|The sky lightens, and the morning sun sparks through the inky blackness.:0:|43|Barrod rushes out of the palace with Boulder and Ciz in tow, and Agmago dashes in from the garden.:-31:|43|What's happening?!:9:|43|I... I don't know!:-56:|43|You did it, didn't you? You glorious, clever beauty. I would kiss you were I not withheld!:0:|43|Barrod instead grabs the nearby Boulder, and kisses him furiously for a moment.:-51:|43|Welcome, friends, to Earth. As I promised.:-46:|43|Bloody hell, it's beautiful. Even the air is full of positive energy. An that... must be the sun, right?:0:|43|Ciz and Barrod stare at the sun, while Agmago moves closer to Orsino.:-35:|43|You... brought us to your home? :16:|43|No... no that wasn't... :0:|44|Orsino drops to his knees in front of Barrod. :16:|44|Barrod, please... you can't conquer my home! Just... take me instead, I'll SUBMIT to you, I'll do anything you want!:-56:|44|Ha! You presume to appeal to my humanity? I have none!:-51:|44|This world is full of fruit, ripe and waiting to be plucked.:-52:|44|You have played your part, and I will generously allow you to stay in my court.:-55:|44|But do not presume to control me.:17:|44|No... what have I done?:0:|45|Orsino scrambles to his feet and runs.:-31:|45|Orsino, wait!:0:|45|Agmago begins to give chase, but Barrod holds out his arm to bar his path.:-52:|45|Let him go, Agmago. If he desires his freedom, he shall have it. He has given us a precious gift, after all. Surely that will suffice.:-32:|45|I... of course, Lord Barrod.:52:|45|Now, my friends, let us see that the palace is prepared. We shall be... receiving guests.:0:|46|Orsino lost everything he owned. The house left to him by his grandfather was destroyed and incorporated into Barrod's palace.:0:|46|Although he could always feel the bonds he forged with the demons, he didn't ever return to that place.:0:|46|Even when he felt a burning sensation in his chest, he knew he'd never dare.:0:|162|See no Evil by Geremy Walker and Bigfingers.ca:0:|162|Concept, Script, Coding, Art, and Animation by Geremy Walker:0:|162|Script Coordination and Quality Assurance by Morrin Textrada:0:|162|Playtesting by Bradley Wanke, Brandon Wu, Chris Carkeet, Jarret Billingsley, Ryan Fasano, Morrin Textrada, Tim Florian, Michael Larque:0:|162|Tracks Impact Prelude, Groove Grove, Bicycle by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com:0:|162|Horror Music, Ocean Floor, The Visitors, There You Go, RP Fight Scene, Touchpoint by Jason Shaw. :0:|162|Destination Unknown, Pensive Piano, Rhastafarian, Time Passing, Whatdafunk, The Talk, Umbrella Pants by Jason Shaw - AudionautiX.com:0:|162|Track Copper Mountain by Dan O'Connor - danosongs.com:0:|162|All Music Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0:0:|162|Special thanks to Casey Johnson. Without your support this project would be impossible. Much love.:0:|162|Thank you for buying See no Evil. Your support means everything.
END_002:27:|32|Light thy candle that I might chase it homeward and sleep safe upon thy bosom!:0:|32|The hellfire flares in an explosive swell and the house begins to collapse. Orsino runs out the front door, but the hellfire overtakes him and forces him to the ground.:0:|39|Orsino is shaken promptly to his senses by a horrifyingly strong wind.:0:|39|There is a great gout of hellfire separating the path between Orsino and Barrod's palace, and it is rapidly moving toward Orsino.:16:|39|Wha... what? What's happening?!:0:|39|Hup appears at the front gate of the palace, with Agmago at his side. :-37:|39|Orsino! What can we do?!:-34:|39|No!!:0:|167|Orsino is consumed by the hellfire. It is surprisingly cool against his skin, and then it is gone and there is nothing.:0:|167|No ground.:0:|167|No noise.:0:|167|No light.:0:|167|Orsino is alone.:0:|167|...:0:|37|Orsino's home is destroyed utterly as Barrod's palace arrives on Earth.:0:|40|Barrod rushes outside with Boulder and Ciz in tow.:43:|40|This... is Earth! The mortal realm! What happened?:0:|40|Agmago and Hup look at one another helplessly.:-33:|40|It... was Orsino! He did something outside of the gate and then he...:-34:|40|He fell into the void! We can't just leave him, we need to get him back!:-53:|40|Still yourself, Agmago. I have no bond with Orsino, so I cannot tear through Limbo to collect him. He is lost to us. :-57:|40|I... am sorry.:0:|40|Agmago falls to his knees, a cry of helpless frustration escaping him as his fire sputters in the morning wind.:0:|40|The other demons stand motionless, unable to comfort their mourning friend.:0:|167|...:0:|41|In the still darkness of Limbo is a tiny spark. :17:|41|Mags... I'm sorry. Don't... forget me.:0:|37|Barrod and the demons set to work quickly, enthralling many mortals to fill the halls of the palace.:0:|37|Soon, they each had a sizeable harem of their own, and they never hungered for mortal energy.:0:|37|...:0:|42|All except for Agmago. The loss of Orsino devastated him to his core, and he became even more solitary than before.:0:|42|He seldom spoke, and spent all his time drowning his flames in beer and tending to flowers and trees he planted near the palace.:0:|42|Barrod's garden grew lush indeed.:0:|161|See no Evil by Geremy Walker and Bigfingers.ca:0:|161|Concept, Script, Coding, Art, and Animation by Geremy Walker:0:|161|Script Coordination and Quality Assurance by Morrin Textrada:0:|161|Playtesting by Bradley Wanke, Brandon Wu, Chris Carkeet, Jarret Billingsley, Ryan Fasano, Morrin Textrada, Tim Florian, Michael Larque:0:|161|Tracks Impact Prelude, Groove Grove, Bicycle by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com:0:|161|Horror Music, Ocean Floor, The Visitors, There You Go, RP Fight Scene, Touchpoint by Jason Shaw. :0:|161|Destination Unknown, Pensive Piano, Rhastafarian, Time Passing, Whatdafunk, The Talk, Umbrella Pants by Jason Shaw - AudionautiX.com:0:|161|Track Copper Mountain by Dan O'Connor - danosongs.com:0:|161|All Music Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0:0:|161|Special thanks to Casey Johnson. Without your support this project would be impossible. Much love.:0:|161|Thank you for buying See no Evil. Your support means everything.
END_003:27:|32|Rest alas escapeth me, as weary feet walk ever on the road to hell!:0:|47|The braziers roar furiously, and Hup reflexively moves to put himself in front of Orsino.:-36:|47|Wh... what's happening? :0:|47|The edges of Barrod's domain begin to close in, as Limbo overtakes the distorted scenery.:0:|47|Barrod rushes out of the palace with Boulder and Ciz in tow, and Agmago dashes in from the garden.:-47:|47|Wha... what's happening?:-53:|47|You fool! You'd sooner condemn yourself to Hell than open your world to us?:-43:|47|What? It's collapsing?!:-57:|47|Yes. The spell has been broken, and I cannot stop it. We face a slide back into Hell.:-53:|47|As for you. I cannot yet harm you, nor can I order my servants to do so, but you will die just the same. :-52:|47|You have precious little time for goodbye. Use it. :0:|48|Barrod angrily stalks toward the front gate and attempts to hold back the collapse. :-17:|48|No... I... didn't mean for that to happen!:43:|48|You... should not have tampered with powers you do not understand.:-17:|48|Boulder... forgive me.:43:|48|I... refuse to stand here and watch you die. I go to Barrod.:0:|48|Boulder rushes to Barrod's side.:37:|48|I... go as well. Goodbye Orsino.:-17:|48|Hup, I... goodbye.:0:|48|Hup's face is contorted with pain as he turns away to join Barrod.:47:|49|Well, I guess that's all there is innit? You poor bugger. :0:|49|Ciz looks at Agmago.:46:|49|You... want to do the kindness chum, or shall it be me?:0:|49|Agmago forms his hands into tight fists, his face twisted.:-33:|49|Please, Blademaster. Allow me.:46:|49|Right then.:47:|49|Goodbye, Orsino. I hope it don't hurt too much. When you die, we'll all be feeling it.:17:|49|Ciz...:0:|49|The ground shudders violently and the palace walls begin to crack and separate. Ciz gives Orsino a quick pat on the shoulder and rushes to join Barrod.:0:|50|Agmago stands alone with Orsino, as Barrod's realm slips further into nothingness. The temperature is becoming hot, and a foul smell drifts on a hellish wind.:17:|50|Mags... I'm so sorry! What... what's going to happen?:0:|50|Agmago looks down at his feet, and then up to Orsino. :-32:|50|We're sinking back into hell. You'll be doomed to an agonizing death, and ...:-33:|50|I cannot save you! All I can do is... destroy!:28:|50|I don't... I don't want to die, Mags!:-33:|50|I do not want to watch you go, but neither will I leave you. :0:|50|The ground is crumbling. Gouts of yellow smoke fill the air with choking filth.:0:|50|There is not much time.:0:|50|Orsino is having trouble breathing, and hot tears are streaming down his face.:17:|50|One... one more time then. Don't let go.:-33:|50|I... I won't.:0:|51|Orsino falls into Agmago's embrace, flames engulfing him. Agmago grasps him tightly, holding him close. :0:|51|Orsino cries out for an instant as Agmago intensifies his flame and the ground breaks away entirely.:0:|52|In the depths of Hell, a brilliant fireball crashes amongst the broken rubble.:0:|163|See no Evil by Geremy Walker and Bigfingers.ca:0:|163|Concept, Script, Coding, Art, and Animation by Geremy Walker:0:|163|Script Coordination and Quality Assurance by Morrin Textrada:0:|163|Playtesting by Bradley Wanke, Brandon Wu, Chris Carkeet, Jarret Billingsley, Ryan Fasano, Morrin Textrada, Tim Florian, Michael Larque:0:|163|Tracks Impact Prelude, Groove Grove, Bicycle by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com:0:|163|Horror Music, Ocean Floor, The Visitors, There You Go, RP Fight Scene, Touchpoint by Jason Shaw. :0:|163|Destination Unknown, Pensive Piano, Rhastafarian, Time Passing, Whatdafunk, The Talk, Umbrella Pants by Jason Shaw - AudionautiX.com:0:|163|Track Copper Mountain by Dan O'Connor - danosongs.com:0:|163|All Music Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0:0:|163|Special thanks to Casey Johnson. Without your support this project would be impossible. Much love.:0:|163|Thank you for buying See no Evil. Your support means everything.
END_004:27:|32|Rest alas escapeth me, as weary feet walk ever on the road to hell!:0:|32|The hellfire flares in an explosive swell and the house begins to collapse. Orsino runs out the front door, but the hellfire overtakes him and forces him to the ground. 
END_005:0:|54|Alone, Orsino returns to his house.:0:|54|With the hellfire gone and the morning sun, it's easier to see the extent of the damage. :11:|54|Well... the whole front of the house is a writeoff, but...:5:|54|It'll just take a little elbow grease! I'll pitch a tent in the yard and have this place livable again in no time!:0:|54|It took a lot of bribing friends with beer and benefits, but eventually, Orsino did get his house repaired, with a new kitchen and bathroom.:0:|55|Orsino never managed to repair himself, however.:0:|55|After forging the bonds with the demons that night, no bond formed with a man ever felt close enough. :0:|55|Orsino became a recluse, and lived out his days as a bachelor.:0:|55|Some nights he lay awake with his hands on his chest and tried to send warm feelings through his bonds. :0:|55|He could never tell for sure, but he liked to imagine that they had forgiven him.:0:|164|See no Evil by Geremy Walker and Bigfingers.ca:0:|164|Concept, Script, Coding, Art, and Animation by Geremy Walker:0:|164|Script Coordination and Quality Assurance by Morrin Textrada:0:|164|Playtesting by Bradley Wanke, Brandon Wu, Chris Carkeet, Jarret Billingsley, Ryan Fasano, Morrin Textrada, Tim Florian, Michael Larque:0:|164|Tracks Impact Prelude, Groove Grove, Bicycle by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com:0:|164|Horror Music, Ocean Floor, The Visitors, There You Go, RP Fight Scene, Touchpoint by Jason Shaw. :0:|164|Destination Unknown, Pensive Piano, Rhastafarian, Time Passing, Whatdafunk, The Talk, Umbrella Pants by Jason Shaw - AudionautiX.com:0:|164|Track Copper Mountain by Dan O'Connor - danosongs.com:0:|164|All Music Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0:0:|164|Special thanks to Casey Johnson. Without your support this project would be impossible. Much love.:0:|164|Thank you for buying See no Evil. Your support means everything.
END_006:0:...:0:...oblivion.:0:...I didn't think I'd still be conscious.:0:It feels heavy, like I'm suspended.:0:...my ass is cold. Isn't that a strange thing to think about when you're dead?:0:Actually, my face is warm too.:0:...and slimy.:0:...:0:|60|Orsino opens his eyes slowly, the morning sun blinding against a massive silhouette.:50:|60|There you are, you little jewel. Didn't think you could get away from us now did you?:0:|60|Ciz is kneeling over Orsino with his mask off.:0:|60|A pair of large, familiar arms cradle Orsino gently. :-37:|60|He... seems okay. I... I'm so glad.:30:|60|Ciz... Hup... you guys... made it? :50:|60|Aye we did, deary, thanks to you.:30:|60|Ciz, look. It's the sun, just like you wanted.:50:|60|Aye, I seen it. It's not really half as special as you though. :27:|60|Help me sit up, will you guys?:0:|61|Hup and Ciz gently help Orsino sit upright so he can look around. Boulder and Agmago sit in the gravel close by.:0:|61|White hot fluid is bleeding from several small wounds on Agmago's body, and parts of Boulder's fur are singed black.:16:|61|Are you alright? You guys... look like you've been through Hell. :0:|61|Boulder and Agmago chuckle for a moment.:-35:|61|Well your humour seems undamaged. Don't worry for us, we only need a few moments to heal.:-45:|61|We were worried you would not recover. It is good to see we worried for naught. :17:|62|You guys... ah shit, I think I'm gonna cry.:39:|62|Ngh... don't... don't you dare!:-50:|62|It's alright, love. Let it out. The both of you.:0:|62|Hup holds Orsino tightly against his chest as they both begin to sob. Boulder wipes his eyes stoically while Agmago and Ciz patiently stand by. :0:|63|After a moment, Orsino and Hup calm down.:17:|63|Wait... Barrod!  Where's Barrod?!:0:|63|The demons all become somber.:-48:|63|Ah, Barrod... he...:-33:|63|He hurled us through, and then you emerged shortly thereafter, but... he did not himself emerge.:-43:|63|The rift... it closed. We have not seen him.:17:|63|Barrod... :6:|64|...no! How... how could you?! Just when we finally have our own bond? Now that I need you too?:0:|64|Orsino struggles to stand, his bruised body trembling with the effort. Ciz helps him up.:6:|64|You don't get off the hook, Barrod! Not now! Not like this!:17:|64|I don't want to lose you either. Come back to me, Barrod.:0:|64|The demons look at one another quietly for a moment, as Orsino draws deep, deliberate breaths. Boulder stands and moves to comfort him.:-43:|64|Orsino... he's gone. :24:|64|No! Barrod, no! Answer my summons, Barrod!! That's a motherfucking order!:0:|65|The sky flickers darkly for a moment, and the tiniest slash of inky darkness cuts the sky.:-44:|65|W... what?:0:|65|Trembling fingers emerge from the tear, and grasping at its sides, pry it open with much difficulty. :0:|65|Orsino and the demons watch in awe as Barrod, looking exhausted and beaten, pulls himself out of the small rift.:-54:|65|Hnnnghhh!!!:0:|66|Barrod slips out and tumbles to the ground in an undignified heap, heaving for breath and slick with sweat. :0:|66|Boulder rushes over to help him up.:-45:|66|Lord Barrod!  We... thought you lost! :-55:|66|...aye, and lost I was... but I... am a demon... of a higher-order... :-56:|66|...I can... cut through Limbo... when I've a summons to answer. :0:|66|Orsino staggers toward Barrod, barely able to maintain his composure. :17:|66|Barrod! You really came! I... :-52:|66|I did, Orsino. Now... break into my arms... that I might mend you. :0:|67|Orsino embraces Barrod tightly, tears streaming down his flushed face. :25:|67|... welcome home, Barrod. :-56:|67|Thank you. It... is good to be home.:0:|67|Barrod kisses Orsino's mouth, this time softly, and for longer.:0:|67|Much longer.
END_007:7:I... am sorry, guys. I just couldn't let you invade my home. :-53:It seems I underestimated you.:-51:No matter. We are timeless beings after all.:-56:When next we return, you will be long gone, and I will be less a fool.:-52:You have earned well your victory. Farewell.:19:...:-31:Orsino. Was... I really just a monster to you?:17:No... I...:-43:I will know better than to trust another of your kind.:17:...:-37:...I know not what to say. I was fooled.:-47:I really thought I knew me some peace for a while. Shows what I know, dunnit?:0:|53|The last traces of hellfire sputter out, and Limbo closes around the castle as it disappears. :11:It's... finally over. I won.:3:I... guess I thought I'd feel better about it...:0:After a long moment, Orsino turns and walks back toward his house. 
END_008:17:I... am sorry, guys. I don't know how to save you. :-52:You would spare pity for the demons that tried to invade your world? Most curious.:-51:No matter. We may have to start again, but we shall return.:-56:Alas, it shall not be during your lifetime. Farewell.:19:...:-32:Orsino. Don't forget me.:17:Mags... I'm so sorry.:-45:Goodbye, Orsino. We will ever be connected.:17:...I know Boulder.:-37:...I will miss you.:17:You too, Hup. And you, Ciz.:-47:Bye, love.:0:|53|The last traces of hellfire sputter out, and Limbo closes around the castle as it disappears. :28:|53|Ngh... I... just can't. I can't... :0:|53|Orsino stands alone for a few long minutes, before turning around and walking toward his house. 
END_009:9:Mags! :-33:Orsino?! :-35:You are safe. I was worried.:16:Are you okay?! :-32:I am better, now that I know you are well. Our realm is slipping back into Hell. If you do not slip with us, I will rest easier.:17:Back into Hell...:-35:You must promise to live a long life, Orsino, and be kind to yourself. I will listen for echoes of your joy.:17:Mags... no...:6:There must be something I can do!:-57:Just step back, Orsino. Save yourself and spare us the worry. 
END_010:3:Boulder! Ngh...:-43:Orsino! Turn back! You may fall into the void!:9:But... what about you?!:-43:Our realm dissolves, and we face a plummet back into Hell. :-45:I will fall gentler knowing you are safe.:6:Dammit... why did this have to happen? I... I don't want to lose you!:-45:I am within you, Orsino. You can never lose me.:28:No... I don't want this...:-52:Sometimes... we can't have what we want, Orsino. 
END_011:16:Ciz! Are you guys okay?:-46:Aye love, but we's slippin' real quick-like. I guess this plan weren't worth much, eh?:3:...no. No this shouldn't have to happen!:-46:It's alright love. We didn't get to see that sunshine, but we got summin' special anyway didn't we?:-47:This piece of you I got in me chest... it'll make Hell a brighter place.:6:No! Don't go, Ciz!:-46:Ain't much to be done for it. Goodbye, Orsino. You'll always be me dearest treasure.:6:...:-57:Steel yourself, brother. We haven't time!
END_012:3:Hup!:-37:Orsino! Thank goodness you are well. I was worried you had fallen into the void.:6:What about you?! You can't fall! :-36:Worry not for me. I am strength incarnate. Pity instead the demon upon whose head I land.:-37:But I... will miss you. Think well of me, Orsino.:28:I do, Hup. :-52:Pray, think well of us all.
END_013:19:Barrod! What's happening?:-57:My realm collapses, and I cannot save it. We shall fall back into the depths. :-52:My... plan had a flaw, it seems.:11:I... I'm... :-51:Hold your tongue. Meeting you was worth the trek, however brief it may have been. :-56:I... we all will remember you fondly. That must be the way of it.:11:Barrod...
END_014:0:A gout of hellfire divides the path widely, and a violent wind thrashes the trees. On the other side, the gate of Barrod's castle can be seen, rattling loudly in the torrent.:0:Barrod and the demons are huddled together near the gate. 
END_015:6:Mags! Hang on, I'm going to SUMMON you! :-32:...what? :6:We're connected right? I'll use the bond to SUMMON you like I did before! Help me!:-33:I... will try.:6:Hnngh...:24:...gaaaahh!!!:0:Orsino focuses hard on the pact, but he is unable to summon Agmago.:-35:I... felt the pull, but I could not answer it. I am sorry.:24:No! Try again! You can do it!:-35:Nay, Orsino, I cannot. Whatever the strength of our bond, I am a lower-order demon and I cannot break through Limbo. :24:I won't let you fall! I won't!:-57:...
END_016:6:Boulder! Answer my summons!:0:Orsino focuses on Boulder's pact and tries to SUMMON him across the void.:-44:Ngh!! I... I cannot! Orsino, stop, you're going to hurt yourself!:24:No! Come on, you can't say that! Get your ass over here now!:-45:My dear Orsino, Limbo exists to separate mortal and demonkind. I am not powerful enough to overcome it.:-43:Forgive me.:-57:He is right, Orsino. Do not bring harm to yourself. 
END_017:6:Blademaster, I need you! Come to me!:-47:What? You can't! Stop!:0:Orsino pulls hard on Ciz's pact and tries to SUMMON him.:24:You have to answer my summons! You have to!:-46:I want to deary, honest, but Limbo doesn't make way for poor Ciz. I just can't. I'm not strong enough. :-46:I'll have to settle for listenin' in when you have your private times.:24:That's not good enough! Try harder!!:-57:Orsino, please stop. You cannot overcome Limbo.
END_018:6:Hup, I need your strength! Push through this and come to my side!:-36:What? What are you doing?!:0:Orsino tries to SUMMON Hup.:24:Come on! I thought you were strong! You can push harder than that!!:-39:I... am trying, Orsino! I am not of high-enough order to move Limbo!:24:I won't let you leave me! :-37:Please, Orsino. 'Twould serve me better to drink in your warmth while we are near enough to feel it.:-57:You must stop, Orsino. We have precious few moments remaining. 
END_019:6:Barrod! You're a higher-order demon, aren't you? Can you breach Limbo?:-57:I can, but not without a powerful ritual, or a summons to answer. :6:And... I can't SUMMON you without a pact, right?:-57:That is correct.:6:If you were on this side... would you be able to SUMMON the others? :-53:I... cannot say for certain. Perhaps. 
END_020:9:Summoning! The bonds, of course! :22:Hang on, guys, I'm going to try to SUMMON one of you!:-53:!!
END_021:6:Barrod! :-57:Speak quickly, we have little time!:6:SUBMIT to me!:-53:What? You... can't expect me to...:6:Do it! I'll SUMMON you to this side, and then we can SUMMON the others together!:-47:...would that really work?:3:Look, you need to know this was my fault. I couldn't just let you walk in and conquer my home!:-43:You... you did this?:-51:He did. Beautiful, clever thing.:-47:What? And you knew?:-52:I did. I knew he would try to return to his home, so I let him have access to everything.:-51:I also let you all play into his hands. You gave me quite a masterful performance indeed.:-31:Lord Barrod...?:-53:I didn't think he'd figure out how to reverse the ritual, however. I thought he'd simply complete it for us and finish our journey in a day instead of a century.:-37:That... was quite a wager to make. :-52:'Twas, and that wager I have lost.:6:Well... what did you expect me to do?! Don't you think I have people and things I care about? :3:You can't just... destroy my home and roll in! Hup, if someone tried to invade your territory, what would you have done?:-36:I... would have retaliated, of course.:3:You wanted a ticket into the mortal world, right? Well... I'm it! Maybe it's selfish and irresponsible of me, but... it's what I want!:6:And I won't live forever, so when I die, you get your wish anyway. Won't that still be faster than starting over?:-35:He... does have a point.:17:Please, Barrod. These guys are part of me, and I don't want to lose them. It's still playing by the rules, right?:-53:Ngh... you've grasped me by the rules indeed.:0:Barrod's face softens and he begins to laugh. :-56:How delightfully absurd! I come to conquer and end upon my knees instead. You are a rare sort!:-52:Very well, I accept your terms! I SUBMIT!:26:Then... thou art beholden to... being my bitch and stuff! The pact is writ!:0:Orsino feels a tremendous wave of power in his chest as the connection with Barrod is formed.:10:Now get over here! Barrod, I SUMMON you!:-51:Yes... Lord Orsino!:0:|56|With an unearthly crackle of power, Barrod is suddenly standing at Orsino's side.:51:|56|I am here.:0:|56|Without Barrod holding it back, the hellfire quickly sputters out, and Limbo closes around the castle.:-34:|56|Orsino!:-44:|56|Barrod!:0:|56|The castle is gone, and a gentle breeze rustles the treetops. Orsino and Barrod stand naked beneath the moonlight. :0:|57|Orsino crumples to his knees.:-16:|57|No... no, we... lost them...:52:|57|Take heart, Lord Orsino. They are not yet beyond my grasp. Can you not feel them within your breast?:-19:|57|I... I can. :51:|57|Then, take my hand. Let us cleave open the sky for their passage.:0:|57|Barrod holds out his hand toward Orsino. His eyes are kind and utterly confident.:-10:|57|Let's do it.:0:|57|Orsino takes Barrod's hand and squeezes it tightly, rising to his feet. :51:|58|Keep it held tight and think on your bonds, Lord.:-5:|58|Just Orsino. Please. :52:|58|Let us begin then... Orsino.:0:|58|Orsino closes his eyes and focuses on his bonds while Barrod's body begins to radiate frightening waves of energy.:52:|58|I can feel them reaching back. Make your summons, and I will try to open the way.:-27:|58|Come on guys. Come back to us!:0:|58|After a tense moment, nothing appears to happen.:-7:|58|I... can still feel them but it doesn't seem to be working.:53:|58|I feel them as well. My reach is... taxed. Perhaps I've not the power after all.:-4:|58|Can't you... take mine?:52:|58|I already am, and I am stronger for it, but...:53:|58|It may simply not be enough.:-3:|58|What... what if I can give you more?:57:|58|More?:-11:|58|You... take power through our bond, right?:57:|58|I do, but I am using it already. I do not understand.:-5:|58|Be patient, guys!:0:|59|Orsino tugs on Barrod's hand and pulls him closer, locking him into a tight embrace.:-27:|59|Take everything, Barrod. Don't let them down!:0:|59|Orsino pulls Barrod into a deep kiss, which he eagerly reciprocates. A furious swell of power surges in Orsino's chest, and his hair stands on end.:0:|59|The forest is suddenly still and silent but for the thrumming of Barrod's dark power. With a tremendous crash, the scenery is torn asunder, and Limbo's familiar nothingness is laid bare.:0:|59|Orsino feels the bonds in his chest stirring even as he feels his own energy slip away, and he collapses into Barrod's arms, descending into darkness.  
END_022:0:Orsino rises slowly to his feet.:0:A gout of hellfire divides the path widely, and a violent wind thrashes the trees. On the other side, the gate of Barrod's castle can be seen, rattling loudly in the torrent.:0:Barrod and the demons are huddled together near the gate. Barrod appears to be holding the hellfire at bay, but he is rapidly losing ground. :17:Guys... :0:The demons have taken notice of Orsino, but they do not move.:-35:Orsino... I'm glad of the chance to say goodbye.:17:...what should I do? Isn't... this what I wanted? I could just LEAVE and it would all be over.
END_023:0:Orsino rises slowly to his feet.:0:A gout of hellfire divides the path widely, and a violent wind thrashes the trees. On the other side, the gate of Barrod's castle can be seen, rattling loudly in the torrent.:0:Barrod and the demons are huddled together near the gate. Barrod appears to be holding the hellfire at bay, but he is rapidly losing ground. :17:Guys... :0:The demons have taken notice of Orsino, but they do not move.:17:I... am sorry, guys. I don't know how to save you. :-52:You would spare pity for the demons that tried to invade your world? Most curious.:-51:No matter. We may have to start again, but we shall return.:-56:Alas, it shall not be during your lifetime. Farewell.:19:...:-32:Orsino. Don't forget me.:17:Mags... I'm so sorry.:-45:Goodbye, Orsino. We will ever be connected.:17:...I know Boulder.:-37:...I will miss you.:17:You too, Hup. And you, Ciz.:-47:Bye, love.:0:|53|The last traces of hellfire sputter out, and Limbo closes around the castle as it disappears. :28:|53|Ngh... I... just can't. I can't... :0:|53|Orsino stands alone for a few long minutes, before turning around and walking toward his house. 
END_024:28:I'm ready, Barrod. I SUBMIT.:-55:Thou art then beholden to me, and me alone. Thy eternity is writ! :-56:|35|And after stoking all the fires, just as I'd hoped. Truly there is no demon more fortunate than I!:-52:|35|Tomorrow I shall complete the ritual you have laid out for me, but for tonight...:-55:|35|...tonight, your reward must be monumental indeed. The desire of a prince among demons shall for you be spent.:-55:|35|Thou wilst drink deeply of me, and I of you. We shall delay no longer.:0:|36|Barrod stands and takes Orsino into his arms briefly before shoving him onto one of the many piles of lavish upholstery.:0:|36|Barrod's passion is so great that soon Orsino can think of nothing else.:0:|37|When the next day comes, Barrod completes the ritual that Orsino began. Orsino's home is destroyed utterly and consumed into the palace grounds.:0:|37|With the palace on Earth proper, Barrod and the others formed many pacts to enslave many mortals.:0:|38|Orsino was often used to lure mortals into the fold, and before long, each of the demons possessed a sizeable harem of humans that suited their tastes.:0:|38|Orsino was even permitted to have a harem of his own, as the others no longer relied on him to satiate their desires.:0:|38|Indeed, eventually Orsino became very much like a demon himself.:0:|160|See no Evil by Geremy Walker and Bigfingers.ca:0:|160|Concept, Script, Coding, Art, and Animation by Geremy Walker:0:|160|Script Coordination and Quality Assurance by Morrin Textrada:0:|160|Playtesting by Bradley Wanke, Brandon Wu, Chris Carkeet, Jarret Billingsley, Ryan Fasano, Morrin Textrada, Tim Florian, Michael Larque:0:|160|Tracks Impact Prelude, Groove Grove, Bicycle by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com:0:|160|Horror Music, Ocean Floor, The Visitors, There You Go, RP Fight Scene, Touchpoint by Jason Shaw. :0:|160|Destination Unknown, Pensive Piano, Rhastafarian, Time Passing, Whatdafunk, The Talk, Umbrella Pants by Jason Shaw - AudionautiX.com:0:|160|Track Copper Mountain by Dan O'Connor - danosongs.com:0:|160|All Music Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0:0:|160|Special thanks to Casey Johnson. Without your support this project would be impossible. Much love.:0:|160|Thank you for buying See no Evil. Your support means everything.
END_025:0:|167|Orsino and the demons take a much-needed rest in what's left of the house. :0:|167|The parts that Orsino couldn't reach due to the hellfire seem to be undamaged, and he collapses into his bed while the demons heal their injuries.:-41:|68|He... is fast asleep. This must have been very difficult for him.:52:|68|No doubt. He will be fine, he simply needs to rest.:-36:|68|What... will we do now, Lord Barrod?:56:|68|I have been out-guiled, and a bargain has been struck. I must do as I have promised, so I will serve him faithfully for all of his days.:52:|68|And you, Agmago, Boulder, Hup. I am a Lord no longer. Shall I release you, or pledge you to him in turn? Decide for yourselves.:0:|69|The three demons stand stunned for a moment, suddenly faced with deciding their own fates.:-35:|69|If I... may speak, Barrod. I am very fond of him, and should like to remain with you as well. Pledge me, please.:45:|69|I must concur. He did much more than simply... feed us his energy. I think that perhaps, even among mortals, he is special, and I should also like to remain.:45:|69|Pledge me as well.:56:|69|Indeed, it would take a special sort of mortal man to do what he has done.:52:|69|And you, Hup? You have been with me for the longer. Do you desire your freedom at last?:-37:|69|Barrod. You have been ever a kind Lord to us all. You sacrificed everything to bring us here to this world, even your own freedom.:-37:|69|And Orsino, he forgave me when I... violated the tenet, and showed to me the first glimmers of contentment. Your generosity and his... I can never repay them.:-36:|69|...but that shall not stop me from trying. Pledge me.:51:|69|...it is done. Though our bonds remain, thou art now beholden to Orsino.:-52:|70|And you, my dear brother. You remain free, as ever you were. What shall be your design?:50:|70|What? You don't really think I'm gonna bugger off and leave you sods to have Orsino all to yourselves? :50:|70|I might be free, but I never want to be nowhere but beside you, Barrod, and these blokes are me mates now ain't they?:50:|70|Besides, I'm with... "Mags" was it? Just lookit him. He coulda run screaming from us, but he never did. He's brave, and he's beautiful.:50:|70|He reminds me a lot of you.:-52:|70|I... see.:56:|71|In that case, our brotherhood shall stand unbroken!:52:|71|I... am pleased. Thank you all.:0:|167|The next day...:0:|72|Orsino is taking Hup's measurements.:5:|72|Heya Hupster, hold this thing at the top of your head, would you?:-36:|72|Very well.:20:|72|Damn, you a big boy!:5:|72|Double doors it is!:0:|72|Orsino and the others are making plans to remodel the house to accomodate all six of them.:2:|72|Okay, so the ground floor rooms will be for Hup and Boulder, cuz frankly I don't know if the staircase can handle that much hunk.:-36:|72|I must have the room closest to the entrance. :-44:|72|That room is clearly the largest! Why should you have it?:-37:|72|It's... important for the security of our home that I be near the door! To ward against intruders!:-44:|72|And where am I going to put my books?:-37:|72|You don't have any books!:-43:|72|!!:23:|72|Alright, well I'll just mark down double doors for all the downstairs rooms and you guys can let me know when you figure it out, kay?:-37:|72|Of course.:-43:|72|We shall... reach an accord.:-13:|73|And for you Mags... I was thinking that we could do something with the basement. I could put a few layers of fireproofing, do the whole thing with ceramic.:32:|73|...what?:-11:|73|Oh... I'm sorry... I guess it's kinda mean of me to just assume that you'll be in the basement.:35:|73|No it's not that... I just assumed I would not be allowed to enter the house at all. And... you're saying you can make a room for me where I... will not cause harm?:-5:|73|Well... sure we can! Just gotta be smart about it.:-7:|73|You really thought I was gonna make you stay in the yard?:35:|73|Hmm... I suppose not. I like your idea. The basement will be wonderful.:-25:|73|Great! We'll put in some concrete stairs, and you'll have the basement fridge down there, so...:-9:|73|Hey, I just remembered!:32:|73|Remembered what?:-25:|73|Just a sec!:0:|167|Orsino dashes into the house.:-36:|167|Where is he going?:43:|167|I've no idea.:0:|74|A moment later, Orsino returns, his arms heaped up with frosty cold cans of beer.:5:|74|I couldn't get into the basement fridge during the Limbo thing, but I keep the place stocked. Here you go guys!:0:|74|Agmago eagerly cracks into a can while the others watch.:0:|74|Hup's hands are too big so he struggles with the tab, and Ciz helps him.:5:|75|That leaves two rooms on the top floor for me and the bros. You okay with the room at the end of the hall, Ciz? :50:|75|Aye, deary, just fine. :5:|75|Great. Now, we could probably knock down some walls and rearrange things to turn my room into two, but...:26:|75|...I had a thought.:-56:|75|Hah! Is this what you called "vaguely threatening flirting"? I am in trouble, aren't I?:18:|75|If you think that sharing my bedroom with me is trouble, then maybe.:2:|75|Decide for yourself though. Everybody gets privacy if they want it, even you, and I don't mind doing the work.:0:|75|Barrod looks at Ciz for a moment.:-51:|75|Didn't you say he reminded you of someone? :50:|75|Hah, I did.:-51:|75|A choice. Hmm.:5:|75|You don't have to decide right now, there will be plenty of other work to do before we get there. :-52:|75|No, it is not a difficult choice.:-57:|75|You may not force me, but I am a slave yet to my appetite for thee. How long have I hungered for...:21:|75|...:0:|76|Barrod trails off and snickers.:-56:|76|I can't do it! That look on your face is too much!:20:|76|You're a bastard. I'll get you for that later.:-56:|76|I deserve it, don't I?:-52:|76|Really though... let's share the room. It'll be fun. :18:|76|You bet. :-56:|76|I do! And it seems I always win, even when I lose.:18:|76|Sometimes, Barrod, we can all win.:0:|76|Orsino grabs Barrod by his shirt and pulls him close enough for a quick hug. :0:|167|There is a lot of work to do, but with all five demons helping it only takes a few weeks, and soon the house is fixed up and better than ever.:0:|167|Bereft of their usual tasks, the others struggle to find ways to contribute to the household.
END_026:5:Hup really took that and ran with it. It's great to see him so focused on his projects. I remember when...:0:|167|Orsino hears a tremendous crash from Hup's room.:-7:|167|You okay in there big guy?:37:|77|Ow...  I'm fine, but I ruined another chair. Don't they make these things any bigger?:-5:|77|I don't think there's a man in the whole world as big as you are Hupster, so probably not.:37:|77|Alas, I am doomed to sitting on the floor forever.:-18:|77|You know Hup, there's no reason you couldn't just make your own chair.:36:|77|Make... my own?:-25:|77|Well sure! It's not much different from when we fixed up the house you know. You still remember how to use the tools, right?:36:|77|Of course. Hmm.:-20:|77|Come on, sit beside me. I'll show you how to plan it all out. You can make a chair that would seat an elephant!:0:|167|Orsino shows Hup how to plan out a carpentry project, and Hup spends the next day working in the garage. That night - :-5:|78|Whatcha got there Hupster?:37:|78|A chair. An ugly, flimsy chair. I think I'll give it to Agmago.:-11:|78|That bad, huh?:37:|78|It's pretty bad.:36:|78|I've learned much, however, and I would like to try again. May I use more materials?:-5:|78|If you're actually enjoying it, you can use whatever materials you want! It's what they're there for!:36:|78|Thank you, Orsino.:0:|167|Hup spends a few more days in the garage, and Orsino begins to wonder what he is up to, so he decides to go check on him.:-2:|79|Hey Hupster, you still in here?:0:|79|Hup is carefully applying a finish to a blocky, oversized chair. It is huge, but is a very nice-looking piece of furniture.:-9:|79|Wow! Hup, you made that? That's awesome!:37:|79|Ah, Orsino! I... didn't want you to see it until I was finished. :36:|79|But... you really like it?:-23:|79|Yeah, I do! I'm proud of you Hup!:0:|80|Hup sets down his brush and takes a few slow, suggestive steps toward Orsino.:36:|80|Truly? How proud?:-26:|80|Proud enough to give you kisses even though you're clearly fishing for them.:0:|80|Hup leans down and folds his arms around Orsino so they can share a long kiss.:0:|81|When Hup is finally satisfied with the chair and brings it into the house, the others are similarly impressed. :0:|81|Hup starts spending a lot of time in the garage, and eventually replaces all of the furniture in his room with things he's made himself.:0:|81|Orsino doesn't need to use his pact to know how proud Hup is when his workmanship gets shining compliments, and Hup starts making pieces the house doesn't need. :0:|81|With Hup's blessings, Orsino takes a few to a trade show, and they sell very quickly.:0:|81|Hup is delighted that others enjoy his work, and he is busily preparing more pieces for next season's trade show. 
END_027:12:Look at this guy. Such a gentleman. A... big, shaggy, cuddly, nice-smelling gentleman. Man, I remember...:-22:|167|Hey Boulder! Are you still alive in there?:0:|82|Orsino knocks on the door of Boulder's bedroom and waits. A moment later the door opens.:45:|82|Orsino! Forgive me, I've been... distracted. Do you need me?:0:|82|Orsino's eyes water as an acrid smell wafts out of the room.:-14:|82|What's that smell?:43:|82|Ah... smell?:-7:|82|Aw, bud, I know you really like that computer I got you but you still have to wash yourself. You stink. :44:|82|I... I do not!:-13:|82|You totally do. Just... save whatever it is you're reading and go back to it later. The internet will still be there.:-23:|82|The guys miss you. I miss you. Come have dinner with us tonight, okay?:-14:|82|After you shower, though.:43:|82|Ngh... showering isn't easy for me you know. It takes me forever to dry. I can't just do it in five minutes like you can.:43:|82|I... get hair all over the bathroom. It's humiliating.:-13:|82|Alright, alright, I get it. I won't force you if it bothers you that much.:-18:|82|I have a treat for you though that I've been meaning to tell you about.:42:|82|A... a treat?:-25:|82|Yep. :43:|82|You... aren't going to tell me what it is unless I shower, are you?:-25:|82|Nope. :-18:|82|I'll just go wait on the back porch with a towel and that brush you like. Come find me if you want your surprise.:44:|82|The... the brush? But... ngh!!:43:|82|...very well. I'll go shampoo and meet you on the porch. This had better not be a trick!:0:|83|A few minutes later, Boulder steps out onto the porch, sopping wet. Orsino invites him to lay in his lap, and begins to towel and brush through Boulder's fur. :-45:|83|I... must apologize for earlier. You were right, I did stink, and it's surely worth turning away from my reading for this.:0:|83|Orsino gives Boulder a kiss and scratches his chin.:23:|83|How could I stay mad at a face like that?:18:|83|If it helps, we'll do it more often.:-45:|83|I will not complain.:-42:|83|But you do still owe me that surprise.:23:|83|I do, don't I? Well I'm still not going to tell you.:-43:|83|I knew it was a trick!:18:|83|Nah, not really. There IS a surprise, but my job was just to get you out of the house for a little while.:0:|83|Boulder moves to sit up and look back in the house, but Orsino gently pushes him back down by his chest and waggles the brush.:-43:|83|Why...?  Why must you torment me?:26:|83|Come on, Boulder, what happened to all that timeless patience? Be a good boy for me and I'll give you a little bonus after I get down as far as your legs, hmm?:-42:|83|Feh! Fine, I surrender! Do with me as you will, cruel overlord! :-41:|83|Though, since it's clear I'm going to be here for a while, I may as well tell you that I have a surprise for you as well.:23:|83|Oh really? And what's that?:-45:|83|I have a "job". This is a way to contribute to our... family, yes?:9:|83|Wait, what? You got a job? When did that happen?:-45:|83|I started working using the computer. I have been translating documents for people in exchange for currency.:-45:|83|I received my first "cheque" in the mailbox today. I will need you to help me with a "bank account".:9:|83|That's what you've been doing in there? I... figured you were just reading things or watching porn.:11:|83|Just how MUCH have you been working?:-45:|83|I haven't stopped since I began, except at your command just now.:11:|83|So you didn't stop to shower. Did you stop to sleep?:-45:|83|I do not require sleep.:11:|83|Oh, you poor guy. They must love you.:23:|83|You don't have to work all the time you know. I work five days a week, for about a third of the day. And I take extra days off sometimes too. :15:|83|You have to take time to relax, time to do things you enjoy. Give your brain a little variety.:25:|84|Though, it's very sweet of you to do that for all our sakes, Boulder. Thank you. :0:|84|Orsino gives Boulder another kiss, this time a hot, wet one.:-42:|84|It... is my pleasure.:-45:|84|I will adjust my schedule as you suggest. It surely would do no harm to... relax like this more often.:0:|84|Boulder closes his eyes and snuggles into the brushing with a satisfied smile, his fur drying in the warm summer breeze.:0:|85|Orsino gives Boulder a long, enthusiastic bonus as promised, but when he's finished, it's clear Boulder hasn't stopped thinking about the surprise.:-45:|85|Let me see! I must know!:-18:|85|Yeah, you're welcome, love you too, buddy!:0:|85|Boulder excitedly glances around the house, and nearly runs into Hup.:36:|85|Your room stinks, by the way. I opened the window.:-43:|85|My room! Is that where it is? :0:|86|Boulder scrambles to his bedroom door and stops, his mouth agape.:0:|86|The back wall of his room is now lined with several beautifully made wooden bookshelves.:0:|86|The styling is blocky and oversized, and they show clear signs of Hup's workmanship.:0:|86|Orsino slips close behind Boulder, beaming proudly.:25:|86|Well, what do you think buddy?:-44:|86|These... Hup made these!:5:|86|He did! He's too proud to say it but he worked really hard on those. Man it was hard to keep that a secret for so long!:-45:|87|Hup, thank you! They are wonderful.:37:|87|It's... a peace offering. I... felt guilty after hogging the biggest room. :-45:|87|I... accept, though you needn't have worried.:0:|87|There is a long awkward silence, and Orsino sighs loudly.:5:|87|Hup! Come on!:37:|87|Ngh, alright alright.:0:|87|Hup awkwardly puts his arms around Boulder and hugs him. Boulder seems tense at first, but after a moment, relaxes and reciprocates the hug.:0:|88|Dinner is lively that night, and Boulder proudly shows off his paycheque.:0:|88|He works diligently, but tries to make an effort to take time away from his work to spend with his family, and to relax and enjoy his new life.
END_028:23:Man, I didn't think I'd ever be able to eat something Ciz cooked. I remember that first time...:0:|89|Ciz has made a complete mess of the kitchen.:23:|89|Hey Ciz, are you taking knife inventory or something? I'm making dinner soon, okay?:-61:|89|No you ain't!:5:|89|Oh really? Going hungry tonight, are we?:-61:|89|Naw, love, I'm gonna do it, I am! :-62:|89|It's about the only thing you got to do around here where bein' handy with knives is worth a lick, eh?:13:|89|I guess it is.:0:|89|Orsino gives Ciz a hug and a quick kiss.:23:|89|Well that's nice of you, Ciz! I'll get out of your way.:0:|90|That evening, a curious smell fills the house. :-32:|90|Orsino? Is... that dinner? Do you need help with anything?:16:|90|Oh... uh... no. I didn't make dinner. Ciz is cooking dinner tonight.:-32:|90|Oh. Oh dear.:4:|90|He wants to help out. Just... give him a shot, will you Mags?:13:|90|I... have a feeling it's going to be rough.:0:|91|When Ciz serves dinner, it's hard to tell exactly what the brown slop is.:0:|91|It smells foul but is somehow bland, while still managing to be too salty.:0:|91|Conversation at the table is strangely quiet, and even though he's trying to behave like nothing's wrong, Ciz is clearly embarrassed.:-62:|91|Bloody hell, will someone just say how awful it is?:31:|91|It... is not that bad, Ciz.:-62:|91|And that's why you're burning it black in your mouth so you can choke it down, eh? I can see the smoke comin' out your ears!:31:|91|I don't have ears!:-62:|91|I'm sorry, alright? Orsino, just order a pizza for the lads, yeah? I'm done.:0:|92|Ciz gets up and leaves the table, heading upstairs to his room.:19:|92|Poor guy. He was at that for a long time. He really just wanted to help.:-53:|92|This is... perhaps not his strongest skill.:-37:|92|I hate to waste food, but... I'm not sure this counts as food anymore.:-44:|92|Can we please just order that pizza? I can't eat this.:11:|92|Alright, well get my wallet, Barrod, and order what you guys want. I'm gonna go try to cheer him up. :-51:|92|Very well. Summon me home in half an hour.:-56:|92|Pepperoni and cheese shall this night be our salvation!:0:|93|Orsino heads upstairs and knocks on Ciz's bedroom door.:19:|93|Hey Ciz, let me in, will you?:-62:|93|Bugger off!:22:|93|Come on, Ciz, nobody's mad at you. How do you think it turned out the first time I had to cook my own dinner?:19:|93|Just open up, I don't want to shout through the door.:-62:|93|Ngh, fine. It ain't locked.:0:|94|Ciz is laying on his bed and staring at the ceiling. Orsino enters the room and sits beside him.:-62:|94|It's a miracle you ain't dead, it is.:11:|94|Come on, don't be so hard on yourself.:0:|94|Orsino slips his hand up Ciz's shirt and runs his fingers through his body hair.:23:|94|So it didn't turn out that great. Remember Hup's shitty chair? :-62:|94|Was my dinner as bad as that?:25:|94|Come on, that's not the point. He stuck with it, and he got better at it.:-62:|94|What, and subject meself to that again?:5:|94|Come on, I heard you singing when you were working. Even if it didn't turn out, you enjoyed yourself.:5:|94|My sister used to talk about this cooking class. I could enroll you if you want. You can learn from a professional and impress everybody with your knife skills.:-62:|94|You... would eat summin' I made again after all that? And you'd let me take me eyes out the house?:23:|94|Sure, Ciz. I still think it's really sweet that you did that for us, and you'll get better!:18:|94|Just promise to wear your glasses, which look totally hot on you by the way, and don't knife any housewives.:-61:|95|Stop twistin me arm and twist yourself down here for a snog and you have a deal love.:0:|95|Orsino bears down on Ciz and shares a long, tender kiss with him.:0:|6|The next week, "Caesar Jack" is enrolled in a cooking class in town. Orsino drops him off at the mall.:-25:|6|Have fun, Ciz! I'll summon you home at nine-thirty!:60:|6|Right then! Wish me luck!:0:|6|With his bad-boy charm and low-buttoned shirt, Ciz is a big hit among the ladies in his class, and his teacher is readily impressed with his knife-handling.:0:|7|Ciz seems happy, and a few weeks later, he dares to make dinner for his family again.:61:|7|Alright loves, let's see if old Ciz can't kill you all proper this time.:0:|7|The food smells good, but everybody seems nervous.:37:|7|You go first Agmago.:-33:|7|Um... do I have to?:62:|7|Come on then! Brother? What about you?:-53:|7|...very well. :0:|7|Everyone's eyes are on Barrod as he tries a bite of the meal Ciz has prepared.:-52:|7|Hmmm... interesting. It is pleasant.:62:|7|Why do you sound so surprised?!:0:|7|The others all try the food and everybody seems pleased.:-35:|7|I trust that my ears didn't smoke this time, Blademaster?:61:|7|Aye, and I was watching. Thanks, lads.:0:|8|As the weeks go on, Ciz insists on taking over the kitchen altogether.:0:|8|He keeps improving, and soon everybody in the Jack house begins to look forward to mealtime. :0:|8|Ciz asks Boulder to help him find some recipe books, and complex meals are soon the order of the day.:0:|8|Clean plates and full bellies make Ciz beam with pride, and he makes no secret that compliments to the chef aught to be paid in snogs.
END_029:2:Mags. He's such a sweetie. He was out brushing Boulder earlier. I remember...:35:|9|Orsino! May I sit with you?:-5:|9|Oh, of course Mags, you never have to ask.:0:|9|Agmago sits on the sofa next to Orsino with a tall iced tea in one hand. He puts his other arm around Orsino and snuggles close to him.:-18:|9|Well good afternoon to you too. Enjoying your adventures into beverages, I see?:35:|9|Yes, greatly. I enjoy the beer, but it is nice to be able to keep command of my senses as well.:0:|10|Agmago sets his drink down and gently pushes Orsino onto his back on the sofa.:-26:|10|You... got something on your mind, Mags? :35:|10|Many things. Which shall I address first I wonder? :0:|10|Agmago unbuttons Orsino's shirt and begins to kiss his chest. :0:|10|With his near constant intake of cold drinks and lots of practice, his body temperature is pleasantly warm and does not burn.:0:|10|They share a long, tangled afternoon on the sofa, and Agmago eagerly pleases Orsino every way he knows how.:-30:|11|Ngh... Mags, you're getting really good at that, you know?:35:|11|I enjoy pleasing you. I have been finding it curious myself.:-30:|11|Curious?:35:|11|Yes. I can give you something I possess, but end richer for it.:0:|11|Orsino feels anxiety from Agmago.:-27:|11|What was that I felt just now? You're nervous?:33:|11|Ah... yes. I have asked Boulder and he tells me that often people experience... ah... rejection when they... ah...:0:|11|Agmago is having difficulty piecing together his words, and Orsino can sense what he is getting at. He strokes Agmago's cheek gently.:-26:|11|It's okay, Mags. Say what you need to say.:32:|11|Ah... yes. Well... I don't know why I have felt the need to voice this, or why I am nervous, but... :35:|11|I have been feeling... well that is... do... you think it's possible that I love you?:0:|11|Orsino hugs Agmago tightly and grins like an idiot. :-25:|11|Why wouldn't it be? :0:|11|Orsino takes a deep breath and his expression becomes somber.:-11:|11|To be honest, I've been thinking about that lately. Maybe that's why it's been on your mind too.:-11:|11|I wonder just how much we feel through the bond.:32:|11|Ah, it... is hard to know for certain. You... think perhaps my feelings are not genuine?:-9:|11|What? No, no! That's not what I meant!:0:|12|Orsino hugs Agmago again and gives him a soft kiss.:-2:|12|I believe you, and I love you too, Agmago. No rejection for you today!:-13:|12|What I mean is... I've been having a hard time trying to... connect with human men the way I used to. They feel distant and artificial.:-26:|12|The bonds I have with you and the guys are different from the kinds of bonds humans make. It's more intense, more tangible. I think it's spoiled me.:32:|12|I... am not certain whether to be pleased or to apologize.:-2:|12|Well let me put it this way.:-27:|12|Next to you, no spark will ever shine bright enough to catch my eye.:35:|12|I... see. That sets me at ease. :35:|12|I scarcely imagined that love could be possible for a demon, but so much has changed. This place is wonderful, and you are wonderful.:35:|12|I want you to know that even without any pact, without any promise, I would still want to be here with you.:0:|12|Orsino and Agmago share another long kiss.:-26:|12|And I love having you here. You aren't my slave, no matter what any pledge or oath says.:35:|12|Thank you. And... you needn't worry. I have no designs on starving my fellows of your attention. I simply wished to... bare my soul to you.:35:|12|I hoped you would touch it gently, and... you have indeed.:0:|13|Agmago reaches for his drink and takes a sip while Orsino sits up.:-18:|13|So what else did you want to ask me? There's something else, right?:32:|13|Oh... well I suppose it seems trivial now, but...:35:|13|I wondered if I might plant a garden in the back of the house. I... already know what you will say, but it felt proper to ask first.:-5:|13|Well of course I don't mind. You should check with Ciz, maybe you can grow some vegetables for him!:35:|13|I already have his suggestions. I... hope that I will also be able to contribute to this - to our family.:0:|14|Orsino gets some tools for Agmago and be begins plotting out a garden in the back yard.:0:|14|When the first shoots start to poke through the soil, he can hardly contain his excitement.:0:|14|The garden is small, but he cares well for it. The next spring, he expands it and begins to grow vegetables for Ciz.:0:|14|He takes almost as much pride in a good meal as Ciz does, and he begins to make an effort to sit nearest Orsino at the table "to warm Orsino's feet.":0:|14|He remains conscious of the fact that he is more alien than the others, but his spirits are ever bright, and the others start to rely on him for emotional support.:0:|14|He remains a source of warmth and light. 
END_030:5:Barrod's really relaxed a lot. I didn't think I'd ever see him this... comfortable. I remember...:-23:|15|Alright boys, I'm off to work! See you later!:52:|15|Wait, Orsino.:0:|15|Orsino turns around to see Barrod coming down the stairs, dressed in neatly-pressed slacks and a shirt. :52:|15|I would like to spend the day in town, and dare not fly there on my own in daylight. May I join you? :-23:|15|I can't very well say no after you've gone and done all this, can I? Let's go then.:0:|16|Barrod and Orsino climb into the truck and begin the drive to town.:-5:|16|So what's with the getup? You could've just worn anything. :51:|16|Indeed, I am looking to impress. I want to get a job, as Boulder has. :-18:|16|I see! Well you look great. Just promise me that you...:56:|16|Please don't worry. I shan't hex or enslave anyone.:-23:|16|Hah, alright, well I'm sure you'll do fine. If you get the same schedule as me, we can drive to work together every day.:51:|16|The thought had occurred to me as well.:0:|167|Barrod has Orsino drop him off in town, and he makes his way to his destination.:0:|17|Barrod enters Dante & Kirsch, the most expensive men's tailor in town. He browses idly for a few moments until he is approached by an employee. :52:|17|Ah, just who I wanted to see.:0:|18|Barrod turns on his devilish charm, and after a short while, he has the employees eating out of his hand.:52:|18|Splendid.:0:|18|After an hour, the employees of Dante & Kirsch are convinced that Barrod has been working there for years. Barrod sells several suits that afternoon.:52:|18|Surely this will be acceptable.:0:|167|Barrod waves goodbye to his new coworkers and walks back to the small cafe where he had arranged to meet Orsino. :0:|19|When Orsino pulls up in his truck, Barrod climbs in, obviously pleased with himself.:-5:|19|So how did it go? I didn't see any fires or hear any sirens, so I assume it went well?:52:|19|I have a job, of course. It was simple.:51:|19|I trust you will be able to tolerate having me alongside for your daily commute?:-20:|19|I think I'll survive.:-5:|19|And... thanks, Barrod. Having another income will help out a lot. It's really good of you to do that for us.:52:|19|Of course. I am pleased to contribute.:-26:|19|I want to ask you something Barrod. You're under oath on this one.:56:|19|I'm in trouble again? Well I can hardly refuse, can I? Ask.:0:|19|Orsino takes a moment to think about his question while he is driving.:-18:|19|Why'd you want a job? It's true it'll help, but me and Boulder got it covered. :52:|19|It is true that I want to contribute. The others are working hard.:51:|19|Though perhaps you do not realize it, they do it because they adore you, each one, and when you are proud of them, there is in them a change.:52:|19|Something profound and alien to demonkind. Something like peace.:52:|19|And since I am... under oath to answer this question truthfully...:0:|20|Barrod puts his hand on Orsino's leg and smiles warmly.:59:|20|I thought maybe I could make you proud of me too.:0:|20|Orsino keeps his eyes on the road, but puts his hand on Barrod's and gives it a squeeze.:-25:|20|It's not hard to see why all the guys look up to you, Barrod. You watch out for them, keep them safe and happy. I didn't think demons would do that for each other.:-26:|20|I am proud of you, Barrod, and you didn't need to get a job for that.:0:|167|When Barrod and Orsino arrive home, Agmago is putting away his tools outside.:0:|167|Hup is washing his hands in the kitchen sink as Ciz lays out dinner on the table, and Boulder slips a bookmark into the novel he is reading.:-45:|21|Welcome home, both of you! Did... something happen today? I felt you change somehow, Barrod.:0:|21|Orsino smiles as he cleans his hands in the kitchen sink beside Hup.:-56:|21|Bah, Boulder you are overfond of your words. Come here and I'll show you the proper way to greet me when I've returned from working.:0:|21|Boulder draws near, and Barrod kisses and hugs him warmly.:-45:|21|I... shall try to remember, Barrod.:0:|21|Ciz puts his oven mitts on the countertop and folds his arms across his chest grumpily.:62:|21|Hey! Where's me snog?:0:|21|Orsino grabs Ciz and gives him a big wet kiss.:20:|21|There, happy?:-43:|21|Hey, that was way bigger than the one I got! I want another one!:-37:|21|Oh can it, Boulder. I didn't get one at all!:-56:|21|What have I unleashed? Come here, Hup.:0:|21|Hup lumbers toward Barrod and eagerly collects a hug and kiss from him. :0:|21|Agmago walks in on the scene from outside, but before he can offer any commentary, Orsino grabs him and gives him a kiss as well.:26:|21|There, are we good? Everybody's hugged and kissed?:0:|167|Dinner that night is excellent, and everyone is in high spirits as they congratulate Barrod on his new job.:-45:|158|I like your clothes, Barrod. :51:|158|Thank you, Boulder. Think you they suit me?:-42:|158|Indeed.:52:|158|Would you like to have some?:-45:|158|Hmm... would I be as dashing as that?:51:|158|You are dashing already, Boulder. Thy body would lend fine form to a suit.:-41:|158|Nay, surely nothing is as large as I.:52:|158|Say no more, friend. :51:|158|I shall tailor it for you myself. You shall be striking indeed.:0:|22|Barrod tailors a fine suit for Boulder over the next few days. Nobody at the tailor ever questions Barrod on the gigantic suit, of course.:0:|22|After fashioning clothes for Boulder, he takes it upon himself to clothe his entire family.:0:|22|Even Hup, who generally prefers to be naked, has a finely-made wardrobe, should he need it.:0:|22|Barrod's 'boss' comments that he "could sell a suit to the devil himself" after he is on the job for a few weeks. :0:|22|He insists that he is fond of his work, and makes a habit of dressing well at all times, even when lounging around the house.:0:|22|Barrod still struts around the house like a prince, but he clearly takes pride in his family, in their hard work and the way they all support one another.
END_031:2:Alright, bedtime for me.:26:Are you coming, Barrod?:-52:Of course. I'll be right up.:5:I'm glad we got that bit of awkwardness sorted out. I remember at first...:0:|142|It is a sweltering summer night, and Orsino is having trouble getting to sleep. He lays above the sheets on his back, sweating profusely.:0:|142|Barrod, as always, lays on the passenger's side with his eyes closed, breathing softly. He doesn't seem bothered by the temperature.:0:|142|Though they share the same bed every night, they have not been intimate. Since Orsino can't sleep, he is dwelling on it.:0:|142|Finally he decides to say something, speaking as quietly as he can.:-11:|142|Are you awake, Barrod?:0:|143|Barrod's eyes slowly open.:52:|143|Yes. You want to talk?:-11:|143|Yeah. I do. :-13:|143|It's a weird thing to try to talk about.:52:|143|You can speak anything to me, of course. Take your time.:-4:|143|Alright, well... erm... I guess I just wanted to know why we're not banging.:56:|143|Banging? I... shall need to go and awaken Boulder to explain your meaning to me.:-7:|143|Aww, come on Barrod. I mean, you'll give me the odd hug or kiss but back in your palace, you used to devour me with your eyes.:-2:|143|It was terrifying at the time, sure, but I kinda miss it now. I thought when we shared a room, you'd be all over me.:51:|143|I can resume the lewd gawking if it is your wish, of course, and my body and my attentions are ever at your command.:-11:|143|Eh... well I guess that's part of the problem. I don't like the idea that you'd do it because I said so.:56:|143|Was it not you who demanded my submission? You now have it. I expected you would be pleased.:-7:|143|That was an intense situation. I wanted to save everybody and it was the only thing I could think of.:51:|143|And you thought well. Your cleverness saved them all from a bleak return to Hell. You saved me from the same.:52:|143|My servitude is a small price to pay for such a thing. Do you not still desire it?:-13:|143|I knew this would be hard to explain.:-7:|143|Look, with the other guys, and with other men, there's no... control, really.:-5:|143|If for example, Hup wanted to smush me flat, I'm sure that he could, but he doesn't. He's always careful and gentle with me. Why do you suppose that is?:51:|143|It is because he adores you, of course. I have said as much.:-5:|143|Agmago sometimes comes to me and interrupts what I'm doing looking for affection. Boulder argues with me, and needs to be convinced and bribed into cooperation.:-5:|143|Ciz is a cranky-pants, but if you keep at him, he always comes around.:-11:|143|I guess my point is that I feel like they do what they want. They aren't affectionate with me because they have to be, but because they want to be.:-13:|143|And while it's true that there are a lot of things I don't want you to do, such as hexing and enslaving...:-11:|143|I mostly want you to just relax and be you. :-4:|143|So if you don't want to be physical with me, you don't have to be. I just wanted to get it out in the air I guess.:52:|143|So you... wish for me to express my genuine desires?:-11:|143|Yeah, that's pretty much what it boils down to. :52:|143|I see. And will you still believe me if I say that I have yet hungered for you each day? :51:|143|Even gazing at you from across the chasm, my thoughts dwelt upon the texture of your skin and the heat of your breath.:-7:|143|Why didn't you say anything? I've been right here the whole time you know, sulking because I thought you didn't want to touch me.:0:|144|Barrod climbs above the sheet and scoots a little closer to Orsino. His naked body is perfectly painted in strokes of black hair on pale moonlight.:52:|144|I am the servant and you the Lord. My desires come second to yours, or so I believed, but if I am to express my desire tonight...:59:|144|Then I beg you, keep me far from sleep. I have long ached for the command to please you, and now that I know it will never come, I think I shall go mad.:59:|144|Pray do not let me, Orsino!:-20:|144|You are adorable when you're poetic, but you can just say "wanna bang?" too.:56:|144|Stop teasing me! I want to bang, honest! :0:|145|Orsino curls his arms tightly around Barrod and pulls him into a slow, deep kiss. It is the first deep kiss they have shared since that night long ago.:0:|145|Orsino feels Barrod's hands grasping at his flank greedily, as if trying to join their bodies together like mounds of clay.:0:|145|Barrod's lips are soft, moist, and eager, and Orsino inhales him deeply, his head swimming with the warm musk upon his skin.:0:|145|Barrod reluctantly breaks their kiss and drags his teeth and lips down over Orsino's jaw to his neck, gently nibbling on his bristled skin.:0:|145|Orsino closes his eyes and buries his fingers in Barrod's surprisingly soft hair, teasing it between his thumb and fingertips.:0:|145|Barrod exhales a deep sigh of hot breath against Orsino's throat and ventures his hands further down toward Orsino's hips.:-27:|145|Ngh... you... wanna do me, or should I do you? :59:|145|Yes.:52:|145|Show me every pleasure that I might lavish them upon you in turn.:0:|145|Orsino laughs and grabs Barrod by the sides of his beard, pulling their faces together for a brief but furious kiss.:-20:|145|I'm not usually one for dirty talk, but you really are a silver-tongued devil aren't you?:52:|145|I... cannot refute that allegation.:-26:|145|My tongue might be simple, but let's see if it does the trick.:0:|146|At Orsino's direction, Barrod turns his body around with his head at the foot of the bed and snuggles close.:0:|146|Barrod clearly isn't sure what is going on, but he strokes Orsino's legs with his fingertips while watching him for a cue.:0:|146|Orsino drags his fingers down Barrod's delightfully furry belly and gently grasps the base of his straining erection, taking a moment to admire it.:0:|146|It jumps a bit at Orsino's touch, as he gently traces his thumb up its length, up and over his pert lip of foreskin and across the smooth, moist tip.:0:|146|Barrod exhales deeply and relaxes, sinking into the crumpled bedspread as Orsino takes him tenderly into his mouth.:0:|146|Orsino dizzies as Barrod's intoxicating scent floods his mind, and he explores his firm flesh with his lips and tongue.:0:|146|A deep, satisfied moan escapes under Barrod's breath, and he lays his head upon Orsino's thigh, dragging his fingers slowly and firmly across Orsino's pillowy midsection.:0:|146|Eager to reciprocate, Barrod repositions himself slightly and takes Orsino's wanting length into his own mouth.:0:|146|He slips his silver tongue into the warm, slick fold of Orsino's velvet foreskin and traces out tiny circles, teasing shivers of pleasure out of his doting Lord.:0:|146|Orsino's heart quickens as he feels nigh tangible waves of excitement through Barrod's pact.:0:|146|He claws lazily at Barrod's hips and thighs as the two of them hungrily nurse at each other's loins.:0:|147|After a few long, heady moments, Barrod motions for Orsino to stop.:53:|147|Ngh... please. I am approaching the threshold. I do not wish to be finished yet.:0:|147|Orsino takes one last long, slow drag from Barrod and then lets it slip from between his lips.:-18:|147|Already? I expected more from a demon prince.:0:|147|Barrod starts to protest, but Orsino just smirks and gives his thigh a playful kiss.:-26:|147|It's okay, I feel it too. When I hit a good spot, I can feel it ricochet, and my heart jumps. Then you feel that, so I feel it again, like an echo.:-5:|147|An awesome "sucking dick" echo. Fucking pact. You know I'm never gonna be able to screw another ordinary guy ever again?:0:|147|Barrod sits up and locks his intense gaze on Orsino.:52:|147|Do not dare call yourself "ordinary". You are anything but.:0:|147|Orsino sits up as well, happy for the darkness to hide his flushed face.:51:|147|And if you can't screw an ordinary man, you ought to screw me instead.:-26:|147|You don't have to tell me twice. Come here.:0:|148|Orsino sits cross-legged and pulls Barrod into his lap. With a well-practiced motion, he reaches over to the bottle on the bedside and pumps some lotion into his hand.:0:|148|He reaches underneath Barrod and gently begins to work the lotion into him with his fingers. There is a sudden jump in his chest, but Barrod does not resist.:56:|148|This extremely cold lotion is for my comfort?:-26:|148|You've... never done this before have you?:52:|148|I have but... not in this... direction.:-18:|148|You know what's coming then. You want out? We can do something else.:55:|148|No, we absolutely cannot do something else, and I can scarcely stand the anticipation. If you plan to fill me with aught but lotion, I would have it.:0:|148|Orsino quickly slathers the rest of the lotion onto his erection and grasps Barrod's waist, guiding him down onto it gently.:0:|149|Barrod curls his arms about Orsino's neck and lays his head on his shoulder, gasping softly as Orsino smoothly enters his body.:-27:|149|Whew, you are snug, aren't you? You need a second?:0:|149|Barrod responds by forcing himself down hard upon Orsino's lap, his rump firm against his master's hips.:53:|149|Pray instead, spare not another second! Please!:0:|149|Orsino is briefly muddled by the stark desire surging through Barrod's pact.:0:|149|He buries his face in Barrod's lush chest, and with his arms tight about his waist, he begins to slowly drive his hips into Barrod.:0:|149|Orsino's pace becomes steady, and soon Barrod abandons all his princely vestiges of dignity, grunting heavily under his breath and frantically colliding his body with Orsino's.:0:|149|Soon the two of them are drenched in sweat, and Orsino begins to feel a tight pressure in his chest.:-28:|149|Ngh... Barrod! Is that you or is it me?:54:|149|It's me! Don't you dare stop this time! Push me through it, I beg you!:0:|149|Orsino grunts and starts to hammer him rapaciously, and Barrod's pleas dissolve into a litany of grunts and desperate non-words.:54:|149|Orsino! Haa--!!:0:|150|Barrod clings to Orsino's shoulders tightly and convulses hard onto him, unloading a jet of hot semen high against Orsino's chest.:0:|150|Orsino's head reels as he feels Barrod's orgasm ricochet through the pact, and he feels his body responding in kind.:-29:|150|Ah shit, Barrod! I'm gonna... ngh!:0:|150|Orsino holds Barrod tightly as their bodies lurch together, and he feverishly empties himself into Barrod's body.:0:|150|Barrod keeps pushing into Orsino through his body's spasms, eager to be filled.:0:|150|The two cling together, glistening in the moonlight and loudly gasping for breath against each other's shoulders, their shared ecstacy still thundering back and forth through their pact.:0:|151|After a moment, Barrod sits a little straighter, peeling away from the slimy mess between their heaving chests.:55:|151|That was... most undignified. Forgive my abandon.:-30:|151|How... how can you say that with a straight face with my dick still in your butt?:0:|151|Barrod laughs and pulls away enough to let Orsino's intrusion slip out of his body.:59:|151|Was that... sufficient proof of my desire then? Do you believe true that I want you?:-18:|151|If I say no, will you keep trying to convince me?:56:|151|I will! As many times as it takes to prove my faith.:-26:|151|Well you're a rotten bastard, so I'll need a lot of convincing.:59:|151|Never have I been gladder of my rot.:-23:|151|And never have I imagined I would be happy to hear someone talk about his 'rot'.:-5:|151|Now give me a kiss. A good one.:59:|151|It will be my pleasure.:0:|145|Barrod pushes Orsino down onto his back and descends upon his mouth, his usually-perky hair limp with sweat and his breath still coming in heavy, hot gasps.:0:|152|There is a sudden noise in the hallway outside the bedroom door. They both look, startled.:-62:|152|Hey! I hope you're both happy with yourselves!:-62:|152|I just finally nodded off, and then I feel THAT, and from the both of you? Me poor peg'll never forgive me!:0:|152|Barrod looks at Orsino and can't help but laugh.:56:|152|What have we done?:9:|152|Oh, those poor guys. What should we do?:56:|152|We? This is something only you can address. I'll... shower and change the sheets. :18:|152|Right. Well I guess I'll go... tuck in the boys then.:23:|152|Go back to bed, Ciz. I'll be right in!:-62:|152|Hmph. Right then.:0:|152|Orsino quickly towels the slimy mess off of his chest and then throws the towel at Barrod.:26:|152|You better still be awake when I get back.:59:|152|Of course. I'll be waiting.:0:|153|See no Evil by Geremy Walker and Bigfingers.ca:0:|153|Concept, Script, Coding, Art, and Animation by Geremy Walker:0:|154|Script Coordination and Quality Assurance by Morrin Textrada:0:|154|Playtesting by Bradley Wanke, Brandon Wu, Chris Carkeet, Jarret Billingsley, Ryan Fasano, Morrin Textrada, Tim Florian, Michael Larque:0:|155|Tracks Impact Prelude, Groove Grove, Bicycle by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com:0:|155|Horror Music, Ocean Floor, The Visitors, There You Go, RP Fight Scene, Touchpoint by Jason Shaw. :0:|155|Destination Unknown, Pensive Piano, Rhastafarian, Time Passing, Whatdafunk, The Talk, Umbrella Pants by Jason Shaw - AudionautiX.com:0:|156|Track Copper Mountain by Dan O'Connor - danosongs.com:0:|156|All Music Licensed under Creative Commons By Attribution 3.0:0:|157|Special thanks to Casey Johnson. Without your support this project would be impossible. Much love.:0:|166|Thank you for buying See no Evil. Your support means everything.
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EPI_000:2:Not quite ready for bed yet. Need to make sure all my boys get their goodnights first.
EPI_001:5:How's the design going, Hupster?:-36:It goes well, thank you. I am looking forward to that shipment of mahogany.:5:It's supposed to be in this week. I'll have them unload it straight into my truck. :-36:Wonderful, thank you. I'd show you the design, but I would rather it were a surprise. :25:That's fine, I like surprises. Just show me when you're done.:-36:I will. You're going to love it. 
EPI_002:20:Comfortable?:-52:Quite. If only I had known Agmago would be so pleasant a throne.:-35:I'd have been Lord Barrod's seat? How prestigious.:-52:Care to join us, Orsino? Perhaps there's a place between us that suits you?:20:You know what happens when you guys pile on me! We have to work tomorrow!:-51:Indeed. Let me know when you are ready for bed, though. I'll join you.:26:Sure. It'll just be a minute. 
EPI_003:26:Still having fun Mags?:-35:I am! This game is interesting.:-32:The cutscenes are really long though. I want to skip them, but I'm afraid I'll miss something good.:18:I know just what you mean. 
EPI_004:25:That pizza was awesome, Ciz.:-61:Thanks, love. Do I get a snog for it then?:18:You're such a sook. You're as bad as Boulder.:-62:What? I ain't! He's a giant blubbin' baby!:-43:I'm also right here. And I'm bigger than both of you.:23:Hey now, simmer down, I was just teasing.:2:I'll come give you your kisses before bed, Ciz.:-61:Right then. I'm not far off a proper lie-down anyway.:-43:Ciz makes fun of me and gets a kiss for it?:26:What, you think I'll forget about my big teddy bear Boulder? I'll come tuck you in too.:-42:Hmmm. I suppose it is nearly time for bed. I'll hold you to it. 
EPI_005:2:How's the book, buddy?:-45:Absurd, yet entertaining. This girl believes she has the mental fortitude to live forever. I'd wager her sanity crumbles by year two-hundred.:11:A girl who wants to live forever? Are you reading what I think you're reading?:-43:Reserve your judgement! It was on the popular books list!:-45:Besides, it's naught but a diversion. You told me to enjoy myself, so I am reading an absurd tale.:18:Right, well I guess I still love you.:-45:Look at this face. How could you not?:20:You got me. 
EPI_006:20:I can hear Boulder singing in the shower.
EPI_007:2:I think Ciz kept some of those crazy coathooks as souvenirs. 
EPI_008:2:It's late, and I am definitely in for the night. Door's locked, but Hup always double-checks it anyway.:5:Man, I pity the poor fucker who tries to break into this house. 
EPI_009:5:This place really came together well. If it wasn't for the guys I'd probably still be fixing it up. 
EPI_010:2:I can smell Boulder's shampoo. He goes through a lot of the stuff. 
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GEN_001:0:There's nothing here of note. 
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GET_001:15:Looks like a new one, but manscaping is not at the top of my priority list right now. 
GET_002:2:A blade he hasn't mastered huh?:0:Orsino takes the disposable razor.
GET_003:13:I should probably not be carrying around random things. I won't miss this anyway. 
GET_004:11:Hmm... well I've heard that olive oil is supposed to be good for your skin, and it IS slippery. It'll have to do.:0:Orsino takes the olive oil.
GET_005:15:A box full of thumbtacks, some carpenter's putty, pencils, the CIGAR from my sister's wedding, and a tiny screwdriver.:13:Nothing useful. Guess if I need to hang a picture or have a smoke, I'll be all set. 
GET_006:7:Hmm, there's a CIGAR in here. That would count as smoke from my body right?:5:One way to find out!:0:Orsino takes the cigar.
GET_007:7:You know, this is scary shit. I've had quite enough to drink for one night.
GET_008:12:Hey great, it's still ice-cold.:2:It's a bit of a long shot but I know a beer always cools ME off.:0:Orsino takes the pack of beer.
GET_009:5:I'm not nearly drunk enough to think that messing with bees while naked is a good idea.
GET_010:7:Are the bees even in there, I wonder?
GET_011:7:Well... Hup wants bugs. Bees are bugs. Let's see if there are any actually in there.:0:Orsino picks up a small rock and gets ready to run like hell.:18:Worst idea ever, go!:0:Orsino gently underhands the pebble and hits the side of the beehive.:0:...:0:....:0:....:0:After a tense moment, there are still no bees.:13:I guess the bees didn't make the jump with me. Hmmm...:12:I wonder if there's any honey in there. Maybe he'd like that instead. I should get a jar or something.
GET_012:21:There's probably honey in there, but I don't have anything to collect it in.
GET_013:12:Alright, let's see what we got!:0:Orsino tears the beehive off of the branch and pulls it open.:23:Jackpot!:15:I wonder why the bees didn't come through? They were closer to the palace than I was.:7:Oh well. Time to get messy.:0:Orsino squeezes a few big, gooey chunks of honeycomb into the jar. :15:Well... it's full of broken wax pieces, but it's more or less a jar of honey.
GET_014:2:A blade he hasn't mastered huh?:0:Orsino takes the disposable razor.:13:Now, I need some shaving cream.:11:Hmm... I don't think there's any here. I wonder if I can find something to use as a substitute.
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HUP_000:0:A humungous, greasy-looking giant of a man with a head like a toad's is standing here, eyeing Orsino suspiciously.
HUP_001:0:Hup is keeping a watchful eye on Orsino, but he seems fairly relaxed.
HUP_002:-36:I am not interested, Mortal. Enter the palace and speak to Lord Barrod. Now.
HUP_003:-36:What is it, Mortal?:23:Barrod says we're gonna be bros, so I figured I should at least say hello.:-36:Of course. Hello.:21:You just guard the gate, right?:-36:I do, and I destroy threats. My strength is incomparable.:5:You do look pretty strong. How come you didn't clobber me?:-36:...:-36:I suspected that Lord Barrod would desire you. I was correct.:7:Hmm, I see. Well I guess I'll look around some more.:-36:Wait, Mortal.:7:What is it?:-36:Do you know... "Bugs"?:16:...bugs?:-36:Yes. A guest to the palace long ago brought these morsels with him. He called them "Bugs" and told me they came from the mortal realm.:4:Morsels? You... ate them I suppose. I guess that's not surprising.:-36:I realize this is Limbo, but it seems that parts of it overlap with the mortal realm as well. I cannot leave my post, but if we are "bros" then you will bring me bugs if you find any.:2:Alright, well I'll keep an eye out.:-36:Very good. Thank you.
HUP_004:5:Still workin' on that bugs thing, big guy. Nothing so far.:-36:I see. I will be patient. 
HUP_005:-37:Nngh... what... is that smell?:5:Oh right, it's all over my hands. Is that a good "Nngh" or a bad "Nngh"?:-37:Your hands!  Show me!:0:Hup grabs Orsino by the wrists and puts them into his substantial mouth.:9:Hey, what are you doing?!:0:Hup shudders as his eyes lose focus and he sucks the honey off of Orsino's hands.:11:...:0:Hup is surprisingly gentle, and after a moment he releases Orsino. He suddenly seems terrified.:-39:W... what have I done? I... have touched you without your permission!  Ah...:0:He seems genuinely horrified.:9:W... what?  It's fine, it's just a little slobber! :-36:...what? You... won't claim thralldom? I... have violated the tenet. It is your right.:20:Naw, what use have I got for a thrall? I don't think you'd look good in a maid outfit anyway.:-36:I... do not know what to say.:20:You can start by telling me if you liked the honey.:-38:That was all the things that are wonderful about eating bugs without the bits of shell and legs getting stuck to the back of my throat.:11:How appetizing.:25:Well I've got more. A lot more.:0:Orsino shows Hup the jar full of honey.:-38:I must have it... please. A pact! I'll agree to a pact, just... promise to give it to me!:2:A pact huh? Well let me think about it.:-36:Ah... of... of course. And thank you. Your forgiveness is momentous.:18:Sure thing bro.
HUP_006:-36:You still... have it, right? You're keeping it for me?:20:Don't worry Hupster, nobody's getting this goo but you.:-36:Ah... I can hardly stand it. Please decide soon.:25:I'm having too much fun teasing this guy.:26:I'm such a stupid bitch. 
HUP_007:15:So Hup, earlier, when you slobbed all over my hands...:-37:Ah, forgive me. I overstepped my boundaries.:26:Oh I didn't half mind, Hup. In fact, I wouldn't mind you doing it again. Perhaps more thoroughly. In private.:-36:I don't understand.:26:Your mouth, Hup, I want you to get me off with it. Think you can do that?:-37:Ngh... I am not certain that I understand, but if that is your desire, I will accept. OFFER me the HONEY and I shall pleasure you with my MOUTH.
HUP_008:-37:I can scarcely contain myself. Please SUMMON me to perform my task as soon as you are able!:18:Sure bud, just let me pick a good spot. 
HUP_009:-37:Yes, Mortal, I beg of you. I want it more than anything!:23:Okay, just making sure!
HUP_010:-36:You know you cannot change the terms of the pact, Mortal. Honour your promise and I shall honour mine!
HUP_011:-36:I know not of what you speak, Mortal.:4:No?:-37:My head is fogged with desire. I could not have imagined such a delight could be found here. I can't stop thinking about it.:11:Okay, one-track mind. Good to know. 
HUP_012:-36:Mortal, you know well my desire. Speak to me of yours and let us come to an agreement!:11:Right. I'll SUGGEST a few things and see what you think.
HUP_013:-37:Yes, Mortal, I eagerly accept! Thou art beholden to me and I to thee. The pact is writ!:0:There is a sudden surge in Orsino's chest.:28:Hnngh!!:-37:I feel you in my chest as well, Mortal. The bond is sealed.:19:Alright, whew. Well that was bracing.:-38:Now, Mortal, please, choose your time and place and SUMMON me to perform my duty. I tremble with anticipation!:11:I can actually feel that through the pact, huh. I mean even if I couldn't see you trembling.:11:Which I can.:-37:Do not mock me, my weakness is your doing!:20:Relax Hupster, I'll make good. Just let me go find a quiet corner and we'll get the party started.:-37:Please, go at once!
HUP_014:-36:Yes, Mortal, I have agreed and I shall perform. I hope you shall be satisfied. :26:You'll do fine. Let me go find us a quiet place to... get things started.
HUP_015:-36:You desire a pact then? I may consider it if you can locate bugs for me.:5:Well I guess that gives me someplace to start.
HUP_016:-36:A pact? I think not. There is nothing that you could offer which I desire.:4:Ouch.:-36:Though... hmm... perhaps there is one thing. Let us speak. 
HUP_017:-36:Um... hello again, Mortal. :26:Hey big guy. I'd ask how you're feeling, but I can still feel you through the pact.:19:Though... is it my imagination or does that feel a little stronger than it did before?:-37:It... is not your imagination. I feel it as well. Our link has intensified, and I am unsure what to do.:21:Unsure what to do? What's there to do?:-37:I feel at once thrilled and terrified. Part of me demands severance, but...:-36:Yet another part revels in the flow of positive energy. Your energy. I do not want it to stop.:13:"Positive Energy", huh?:25:We just call that "feeling good".:-36:I see. Well... I have never... felt good in this fashion before. Thank you, Orsino.:2:You're welcome.:9:...wait, how did you know my name? You never asked me, and I'm pretty sure I never volunteered it.:-37:Strange. I... do not know. Perhaps the bond revealed it to me.:19:...hmmm, maybe.:-36:In any case, I am pleased that you will be staying here with us. Your... attention... is most appreciated.:23:Thanks, Hup. I'll... see you later.
HUP_018:-37:Orsino.:0:Hup relaxes visibly and gives Orsino something resembling a smile.:5:Heya Hupster. How goes gate duty?:-36:It is dull and senseless in a place like this, but focusing on our bond gives me peace and patience.:18:I see. :0:Orsino leans close to Hup and gives him a quick hug about the waist. Hup doesn't reciprocate it, but neither does he resist.:23:See you around Hup. :-36:Farewell for now, Orsino.
HUP_019:-36:Our pact is satisfied, but our bond lingers. :21:So... when I die, what will happen?:-36:I have no claim to thralldom any longer. Our bond will simply... fade.:19:I see. And if I want another one? :-37:Another pact must be writ with another demon. Our deal is sealed in the ink of our entwined existence, and it cannot be changed.:5:Well, as long as we're in the clear! Thanks, Hup, that was fun.:-37:...twas.
HUP_020:-36:Ah, Orsino. I was just thinking about you. :5:You were?:-37:I was. Something... occurred to me. Something about the honey you gave me.:9:Oh, wasn't it good?:-36:Twas indeed, and I am saddened that it is gone, but I realized that I have only ever tasted it upon your body.:2:Oh, I guess that's true. You sad you didn't get a more pure experience?:-37:That... isn't exactly it. I...:0:Orsino feels a pulse of apprehension through Hup's pact.:-37:Orsino. Permit me to taste you. For a brief moment, please!:20:You horny toad! Should we go somewhere private? :0:Hup grabs Orsino in his arms and lifts him clean off the ground. He drags his tongue slowly from Orsino's inner thigh to his chin, sparing no obstacle along the way.:30:Ngh... Hupster, if you don't stop that right now I'mma make you blow me again.:0:Hup gently sets Orsino back down and wipes his mouth with his forearm.:-37:It... is as I thought. It's not quite the same, but part of the taste was in fact you. :20:I taste almost as good then? I choose to take that as a compliment. :-36:As you should. I hope you will permit me to indulge often. I am sure Lord Barrod will not mind. :11:Right, eternal servitude. Well there goes that boner.:-36:Ah, you need not worry. Agmago, Boulder, and I are also bound to Lord Barrod. He is clever and generous, and you will not be unhappy.:7:That's what he keeps saying.:19:I'm going to try to get my thoughts in order before I rush off to SUBMIT to Barrod.:-36:Of course, Orsino. If you have need of me, I am at your disposal.
HUP_021:-36:Orsino? :2:Yeah, Hupster? What's up? :-37:What is "snoggin'"?:18:That sounds like something Ciz would say. Are you guys talking about me behind my back?:-37:Ah... is that inappropriate?:5:If I was a bitch I'd give you hell, but I'm not so I won't. "Snoggin'" as you say, is kissing. :-36:...kissing?:4:Oh. Hmm... explaining kissing. Well...:20:What you did to me earlier was kind of like a kiss. Like... putting your lips and mouth on somebody. Usually on their mouth.:-37:I... see. I think.:18:You want me to kiss you?:-36:Oh! No! I... um... no, that's fine, I was merely curious.:20:Sure, sure. If you change your mind, I'll save one for you.
HUP_022:2:Hey Hup. Anything moving out there?:-36:Not a thing. In Limbo, I would not expect there to be.:4:At some point isn't it better to just close the gate and screw it?:-36:Indeed. For the time being it is better that I can observe the edges of our floating domain, but once I am sure of our safety I will close the gate. 
HUP_023:19:So Hup, are there other toad-demons like you?:-36:Toad-demons?:11:Oh... sorry I guess that was rude.:12:There's this animal we have on Earth called a toad, and you look a lot like them, so I just assumed there was some connection.:-36:This toad is surely an impressive and powerful creature.:13:Oh, yeah they... can do... stuff...:-37:They're tiny and insignificant, aren't they?:15:Dammit, stupid pact. I was trying to shield your dignity.:-36:It is fine. I do not think there is any connection. If anything it is a small wonder I resemble an earthly creature at all. There exist some demons that would be... difficult for you to behold.:21:I hope I don't have to.:-36:You shan't.
HUP_024:11:So can I talk about those things or is it off-limits?:-36:What things?:7:You know, your spunk, your cumquats. I don't know what they're really called. Those things you squeezed out when we fucked. :-37:Oh, those. We... can speak of them if you wish. What is your question?:21:Is there a better word for them?:-37:Ah... I do not have a word. I seldom see them, and wasn't sure that they would... ah... emerge.:11:Right. You can't get them out without a mortal can you?:-37:No, short of Ciz carving into me and plucking them out.:-37:It is much different from the product of your body. I have... disgusted you.:23:No, no, nothing like that. I just wasn't sure if it was normal for you, I guess.:5:It didn't hurt or anything though right? It felt good when you blew 'em out?:-37:...tremendously. :20:Good enough.
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ITE_000:0:It's a cheap, disposable razor. It's brand new and still has the little plastic cap on the end. 
ITE_001:0:It's a half-full bottle of extra-virgin olive oil. It's well-used so the label is a little bit greasy.
ITE_002:0:Six frosty cans of beer just itching to be cracked open.
ITE_003:0:This cigar is a few years old. It's very dry and smells quite nice. 
ITE_004:0:It's a clean, empty jar taken from the kitchen of Barrod's palace. It has a tight-fitting lid. 
ITE_005:0:The jar is full of a chunky goo of raw honey and broken bits of beeswax. 
ITE_006:0:It's one of the "cumquats" Hup ejaculated. It's waxy, smooth, warm, and full of his semen.
ITE_007:0:Orsino has forged a pact with the demon named Ciz. Focusing on it gives Orsino a light pin-prick sensation in his chest. 
ITE_008:0:Orsino has forged a pact with the demon named Boulder. Focusing on it gives Orsino a heavy throbbing sensation in his chest.
ITE_009:0:Orsino has forged a pact with the demon named Hup. Focusing on it gives Orsino a cold, wet sensation in his chest. 
ITE_010:0:Orsino has forged a pact with the demon named Agmago. Focusing on it gives Orsino a burning sensation in his chest. 
ITE_011:0:Orsino shares a powerful bond with the demon named Ciz. A sense of trust and fellowship radiates from it. 
ITE_012:0:Orsino shares a strong bond with the demon named Boulder. A sense of strength and determination radiates from it. 
ITE_013:0:Orsino shares a close bond with the demon named Hup. A sense of of patience and admiration radiates from it.
ITE_014:0:Orsino shares a special bond with the demon named Agmago. A sensation of warmth and affection radiates from it. 
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LOC_001:0:It's immediately obvious that something is terribly wrong here.:0:The walls are crumbling, the floorboards are twisted, and the structure curls and folds in on itself in ways that make no sense.:0:The house is engulfed in an oily black fire, yet there is no heat or smoke.:4:I... I've gotta be dreaming, or really high or something. What the fuck?
LOC_002:0:Orsino's house is an absolute wreck.
LOC_003:0:The front door has been blown clean off its hinges.
LOC_004:0:The coat hooks are twisted into jagged blades.:16:Yikes!
LOC_005:0:The bathroom is curled up and everything is broken. The tub is full of water, despite it being on the wall. 
LOC_006:0:The strange nauseating black fire licks at the edges of the bathroom.
LOC_007:9:Is that blood coming out of the outlet?
LOC_008:0:The fridge is balanced upside-down on its corner, but the light is still on and it appears to be working.
LOC_009:0:The drawers here are about the only thing in the kitchen that still look normal.
LOC_010:0:The fridge is balanced upside-down on its corner, but the light is still on and it appears to be working.:0:There's a six pack of beer inside. 
LOC_011:16:Well that's a pretty weird-looking blade, but... I don't think I can get it off the wall and still have all my fingers. 
LOC_012:19:Come to think of it I am pretty sure he had something like that one already.:18:I think I got this one though.
LOC_013:17:|0|.....:8:|0|Ah crap, I passed out outside. I must've had a hell of a lot to drink.:13:|0|I don't even remember drinking at all. Man I must be sloshed.:23:|0|Well I don't feel like barfing so that's a plus! Better get to bed and sleep it off. :0:Use the left and right arrow keys to move. Use up and down to inspect or interact with the environment, and to advance dialogue. Press the ? to repeat a message.:0:You can skip whole conversations with END or PGDN, but you might miss something interesting!:0:Use the number keys 1 - 4 to save your game. Use -/+ to adjust music volume and [/] to adjust sound effect volume. EXIT or QUIT to return to the title page.:0:If Orsino stands still and has a second to think, he sometimes learns things he otherwise wouldn't. Try it!
LOC_014:16:Okay, okay... I should probably go to the neighbor's house to get HELP.:11:Showing up naked in the middle of the night, I'm sure they'll be thrilled. 
LOC_015:0:It's a beautiful night, and there's a warm breeze drifting between the trees.
LOC_016:0:Orsino's house is there, just up the driveway. 
LOC_017:0:The neighbor's driveway starts here. 
LOC_018:18:I must've got turned around. This is the neighbors' driveway. My house is the other way.
LOC_019:0:Black flames have engulfed most of Orsino's house.:9:Is... is that my truck up there?
LOC_020:0:There is a distorted, imposing structure at the far end of the driveway.
LOC_021:0:There is a warm breeze, but something about how it smells is strange. The trees don't move at all. 
LOC_022:9:Holy crap, their house is messed up even worse than mine!:3:I gotta make sure they're okay!
LOC_023:16:What the...:21:|1|Okay this is a dream for sure.:-36:|1|A mortal? Interesting. We must be closer than we thought.:9:|1|If I'm a mortal, then what the fuck are you?!:-36:|1|I am called Hup, but that is not important. You stand before the palace of the Demon Lord Barrod, and will present yourself to him at once.:11:Um... right. I'll get right on that. 
LOC_024:0:There's a large, twisted gate leading back toward the forest path. 
LOC_025:0:The yard is surrounded with a giant, imposing fence, and the grass is twisted and growing in strange patterns.
LOC_026:0:The giant, twisted building looms high above the dark treeline. There are two braziers burning with black, oily fire.
LOC_027:0:There is a thick tangle of thorny vegetation extending in this direction.
LOC_028:0:There's a path into the thicket.
LOC_029:-36:Stay yourself Mortal, or I shall restrain you.:16:Please don't.:-36:Enter the palace and present yourself to Lord Barrod immediately.
LOC_030:5:Okay, it's just a creepy demon lord castle... nothing to be worried about right?:11:I am so fucked.
LOC_031:-52:A mortal? I thought I smelled something interesting. Come to me.
LOC_032:-56:Am I not pleasant upon your mortal eyes?:13:Well... erm...:-51:You cannot escape. Come.
LOC_033:0:A heavy set of double doors leads to a dimly-lit room off the throne room. It seems important.
LOC_034:0:The room is a chaotic mess of erotic sculpture and expensive-looking fabrics.:0:Lord Barrod sits at the centre of the room, eyeing Orsino wickedly.
LOC_035:0:Priceless fabrics are thrown into a pile around the throne, with plush pillows scattered about.:0:Barrod sits atop it all, amusedly stroking his chest. 
LOC_036:9:Wow, that's rather... well... :4:I suppose in a place like this it fits right in. 
LOC_037:0:A torchlit hallway extends in this direction.
LOC_038:0:This archway leads back to the front gate, where Hup is keeping watch.
LOC_039:1:Is everything in here like... Persian silk or something? This shit is really nice.:-52:Lay yourself upon it if you wish.:9:Oh... um... maybe later.
LOC_040:18:I kinda want to touch it.:0:Orsino reaches over stealthily and touches the statue's prominent erection.:23:It's hard as a rock. Haw!:-52:Curious.:11:...:-51:...:15:Okay now it's just awkward. 
LOC_041:0:The kitchen is in pretty tight order, considering it is a demon lord's kitchen.:0:There is a downtrodden thrall tending to a pot in the fire, and a double door on the far end of the kitchen.:0:The thrall glances up for a moment, but promptly returns to his task. 
LOC_042:0:This large double door leads back into the hallway.
LOC_043:0:The library is even quieter than the rest of the castle.:0:The silence is punctuated with the occasional deep breath and the sound of a tail dragging heavily against the carpet.
LOC_044:0:The door closes with a gentle click and Orsino finds himself in the castle's library.:0:There is an enormous horned demon on the far side of the room, leering at Orsino with unrestrained amusement.:11:Well, this room would be entirely un-creepy if I didn't suddenly feel like I were being visually dissected. How about that.:-41:Approach, Mortal. Fear not.:13:Right. 
LOC_045:0:This shelf is loaded with old-looking books, but none of the bindings are legible. 
LOC_046:0:This shelf is positioned very prominently, and covered with well-kept books and trinkets, but all of the text is in a strange, illegible script.
LOC_047:0:There is a lectern here with a book spread open, but none of the text makes any sense. 
LOC_048:0:The shelves of books extend deeper into the labyrinthine library.
LOC_049:0:A spiral staircase curves upward around a huge stone pillar.
LOC_050:0:This bookshelf is loaded with ancient books, mostly detailing history and the nature of demons. 
LOC_051:0:This shelf has a lot of books about mortals and the realms.
LOC_052:0:This important-looking book is purposefully left open to a page detailing some kind of ritual.
LOC_053:0:The ritual for traversing Limbo is detailed in this tome.
LOC_054:0:The small room is laid out in a very purposeful fashion. Scattered about are various implements, evidently meant for causing a great deal of pain. It seems to have been cleaned recently. :3:Right... demon castle. I shouldn't be surprised to find stuff like this. :16:I'm sure that anybody who ended up here was a bastard to start with. :11:A bastard like me...
LOC_055:0:This door leads back out toward the Eyrie. 
LOC_056:21:Okay, there's... some swirls. That's cute. I... uh... :7:I have no idea what this is. 
LOC_057:15:This room is called the "Vortex of Howls". It appears to be a ritual room for extracting energy from the... lucky guest. :17:Man there are so many hunks around that it's easy to forget this is a demon lord's castle.
LOC_058:0:This small room looks like it's been cleaned recently, and there are assorted painful-but-not-lethal implements scattered about. Clearly this is some kind of torture room.
LOC_059:0:There is some kind of diagram on the wall here. 
LOC_060:15:The Vortex of Howls. This room is one of the ritual rooms I need to empower! Let's see...:15:Power coaxt from throat alive by infernal wrath seald avex cantus FULMINUS.:7:So basically in order to make the incantation work, a mortal screams to fuel it, and it sounds like the screams have to be "coaxed out" by a demon. :11:Well the only mortal around here is me, so I have to get a demon to make me scream. How fun.:15:I'll also need to memorize FULMINUS after I'm done. That's probably in the ritual book.
LOC_061:0:This small room is quite clean. There are pots and jugs lining the corners, and some sort of large dish in the centre. :0:The room has a distinctly sharp, metallic smell. 
LOC_062:0:This room is clean, but there is an oddly familiar smell in the air.
LOC_063:0:This door leads back out toward the lavish court area.
LOC_064:11:There's something in these jugs, and if my nose is any good, I'd say it's blood. I'm not going to mess with that.
LOC_065:7:Oh look it's some... line... thingies.:15:I can't make any sense of this.
LOC_066:21:This room is called the "Thalamum Vitae". It looks like this room is meant for some kind of ritual bloodletting.:11:Guess that explains the smell, and the gads and gads of blood in the pots. 
LOC_067:15:This is the Thalamum Vitae, and it looks like it's one of the ritual rooms I am supposed to dick around with. Hmm...:15:Power runneth of mortal humour let by infernal will seald avex cantus SOLVUS.:19:Well this seems straightforward. Before the incantation will work, a demon is supposed to "spill my humours" in this room.:20:I wonder how particular the ritual is? Does it have to be blood, or will any bodily fluid do? I should try to get one of the demons to give me a BLOWJOB in here.:20:Even if it doesn't work it's not like it would hurt anything.:13:Also, I'll need to go and memorize SOLVUS from the ritual book afterwards.
LOC_068:0:This hallway leads back toward the dungeon.
LOC_069:0:The countertop here looks like a food preparation area. There is a large slab of meat and a cleaver.
LOC_070:0:An emaciated thrall stands here, tending a pot in the fire. He's clearly noticed Orsino, but he does not attempt to speak.
LOC_071:0:There is a large pot of what is presumably stew cooking in the open flame. 
LOC_072:0:This appears to be a simple basin for water. 
LOC_073:0:This corner appears to be dedicated to the storage of foodstuffs.
LOC_074:0:This heavy double door is closed, but doesn't appear to be locked. 
LOC_075:0:These double doors lead to the Immolatorium. 
LOC_076:0:This small room looks like it was scrubbed recently, but the floor and ceiling are charred black, and there is a pungent smell of charcoal in the air. 
LOC_077:0:This room reeks of charcoal, and is burned black at the centre. A large jug of oil sits in the corner.
LOC_078:0:There is some kind of diagram on the wall here. 
LOC_079:0:This door leads back into the kitchen. 
LOC_080:0:This archway bridges the path leading back to the front gate. 
LOC_081:0:Agmago stands here, watching Orsino casually. His body heat radiates outward forcefully, and the plants have withered in a circle around him.:0:He appears to be attempting to stand still so as not to damage more of them.
LOC_082:0:There are several very large, curiously-shaped flowers here. Some of them are oozing a thick, slimy substance.
LOC_083:0:This door appears to lead down into a burrow or cellar. 
LOC_084:0:The garden is lush with unusual plantlife. Gnarled, thorned vines twist through the dirt, and bushes with leaves like blades grow along the path.
LOC_085:0:Orsino steps into the garden to see a powerfully-built demon standing here, wreathed in vigorous flames.:0:|4|The demon notices Orsino immediately, but seems calm, and makes no move to approach.:16:|4|Oh... um... hello. How's it going? I... erm...:-31:|4|Mortal. I heard your earlier discourse with Hup. You are our guest, are you not?:15:|4|So I'm told.:-31:|4|It has been long since we have entertained. I am called Agmago. Come closer, Mortal, that we might speak more easily.:4:Well, this guy looks like what I'd expect a demon to look like, but he's awfully polite. I'm sure it'll be fine.
LOC_086:0:Agmago catches Orsino's eye for a moment. :2:Hmm. I can feel him watching me through the pact. It should be creepy but for some reason it... isn't.
LOC_087:0:At the bottom of the stairs is a large brick room with assorted implements for restraint. :0:Although it is clearly a dungeon, it is currently empty, and has been thoroughly cleaned.:0:At the far end of the room is a man wearing a leather executioner's hood. He looks human, but his eyes are points of hellish light.:-46:Well, would you look at what come crawlin' in. Hello, little pup.:21:Okay, I was not expecting that. You're not nearly as proper as everybody else I've met.:-47:And what, you gonna lecture me on me dictation then?:-46:Cuz if you think you got a problem with me now, I could introduce you to a whole new level a problems.:16:Oh... um... no that's fine, you're fine. Everything's fine. :-46:Good. Anyway, me name's Ciz. You need something you just come say hello. I love meeting new people. Makes my job interesting.:10:Say hello. Right. 
LOC_088:0:This stone staircase leads back up toward the hallway.
LOC_089:0:The dungeon is clean and tidy, and there are currently no 'guests' present. Ciz stands at the back of the room, keeping an eye on Orsino.
LOC_090:0:An appetizing smell wafts in from this hallway.
LOC_091:0:An empty gibbet dangles over a brazier of flickering embers. 
LOC_092:0:This is a rack meant for restraining someone in a very prone position. There is a trapdoor situated directly beneath it, presumably for when the 'guest' is to be released.
LOC_093:0:A large variety of bladed implements lines this rack. Each one is carefully tended and gleams flawlessly in the flickering torchlight. 
LOC_094:0:Ciz stands here, an amused expression on his face as he watches Orsino. His body is sculpted like a work of art, and his bronzed skin shines in the firelight.:0:His genitals are strapped snugly against his thigh, and heavy chains tug on large-gauge piercings through his nipples. :0:He wears a heavy leather hood over most of his face, but a wild beard escapes from the rest of it. 
LOC_095:0:There is a heavy metal door here, with a small slot just above eye level. Although there doesn't appear to be an obvious latch on the door, there is a winch nearby that seems connected.
LOC_096:0:This small room has several heavy cleaving and cutting tools in it, as well as several hooks hanging from chains on the ceiling.:0:There are a few bones scattered about, and there are several sluice grids in the floor.:11:Well this place is... cozy isn't it?
LOC_097:11:Oh that's a pretty... starburst... explosion thingie. :19:Ugh, I just don't know what this is.
LOC_098:0:This door leads back out into the palace garden.
LOC_099:0:There is some kind of diagram here on the wall.
LOC_100:0:This room is not well-cleaned. Its sights and smells hint at a grisly purpose.
LOC_101:0:An opulent spread of drapery and pillows floods this room, with cozy candle light casting hazy shadows on the walls. :18:Hmm... this room looks like where all the fun parts of being a demon go down. 
LOC_102:0:This door leads back out to Barrod's throne room.
LOC_103:0:There are some leather shackles hanging from the ceiling here, evidently made to suspend somebody without completely immobilizing them.
LOC_104:0:A mound of expensive-looking body pillows is piled up here, with sheer drapes and a fat bong set in the centre. 
LOC_105:0:There is a threadbare thrall here, tidying up the room at an exhausted pace. 
LOC_106:0:These double doors are closed tightly, but they don't appear to be locked. 
LOC_107:0:The corner of this room has a plush padded bench set below some wall-mounted shackles. A curtain on the ceiling makes it possible to imagine some degree of privacy.
LOC_108:0:At the top of the stairs is a broad balcony floored with stiff carpeting. The view is both familiar and disturbing, as hellfire can clearly be seen licking the edges of the horizon. :11:It's like... there's this little pocket of Hell floating in a giant nothing. And if my house had been back just a few more metres, I'd be sleeping like a baby.:13:Snoring like a garbage disposal... drooling all over myself... rolling over onto a sleep-boner. Like a baby.:0:Orsino sighs deeply.:10:Alright, stupid, you aren't out of this yet. Let's move.
LOC_109:0:The eyrie offers a fantastic view over what's left of the forest. The nothingness of Limbo encloses the wood and the palace like a bubble.:0:Orsino's house can be seen from here. It sits on the very edge of the falloff into Limbo.
LOC_110:0:This spiral staircase leads back down to the library.
LOC_111:0:A catwalk reaches over to a narrow tower. Heavy double doors rest closed at the end of the catwalk.
LOC_112:0:There is thrall here, angrily scrubbing a dark spot in the rug. He notices Orsino looking, but says nothing and returns to his scrubbing.
LOC_113:0:This unassuming hallway is lined with burning sconces. A thrall stands here, attentive, as if waiting for something, and the back wall is interrupted by a grand set of double doors.
LOC_114:0:This door leads back into Barrod's throne room. Incidentally, the giant boner statue is clearly visible from here. 
LOC_115:0:These finely polished double doors are well-tended and seem important. 
LOC_116:0:There is an angry thrall standing here, as if waiting for something to happen. 
LOC_117:0:This torchlit stairwell extends down into the basement. 
LOC_118:0:The only noteworthy thing about this hallway is that it seems to be the most mundane room in the palace. It is clean, in good condition, and well-lit. 
LOC_119:0:The air in this room is heavy with the smell of sex. :0:The floor is spattered with a slimy mess of Orsino's "humours" and Hup's unusual ejaculate.
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OBJ_001:0:There's a single disposable razor on the floor next to the bathroom sink.
OBJ_002:0:An unbroken bottle of olive oil sits on the floor near the kitchen sink.
OBJ_003:0:A beehive dangles from a low-hanging branch here. 
OBJ_004:15:I haven't got pockets, so I'd best not carry around stuff I don't need. I'll just make a mental note that this is here in case I need it later. 
OBJ_005:12:I ought to be able to use this to get some honey from that beehive.:0:Orsino takes the jar.
OBJ_006:0:There is a clean jar on the floor here.
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ORS_001:9:M... My house!!  What happened to my house?!
ORS_002:7:Man this sucks. I was just getting this place fixed up.
ORS_003:15:Well so much for getting my clothes. I can't make it to the bedroom with this weird fire. 
ORS_004:14:I don't think insurance is going to cover this.
ORS_005:23:Haha, oh shit I am outside naked again. I don't even remember how much I had to drink.
ORS_006:25:That breeze feels great. 
ORS_007:7:So if I came outside, someone must've been in the bathroom. Did I have somebody over?:20:Well I'm naked so I musta fucked whoever it is. I'm such a stud.
ORS_008:2:I should probably go inside and get to bed before someone sees me with my balls out.
ORS_009:21:The wind is warm but it kind of smells weird.
ORS_010:11:Orsino, this is why you shouldn't drink your face off before bed. 
ORS_011:13:So am I just having one of those "You're naked" dreams? Does that mean I didn't get laid?:20:Nah, I probably did. 
ORS_012:17:I sure HOPE this is a dream. Everything I have is in that house.
ORS_013:7:Why is MY house on fire while this place looks just fine?:15:Well not FINE exactly...:22:But it's not on fire!
ORS_014:11:That weird smell seems to be coming from around here somewhere. 
ORS_015:4:Well it's a good thing it's warm enough not to freeze out here. Aside from giving frogman an eyeful of ballsack, I'll be fine.
ORS_016:13:I can feel frogman's eyeprints all over my ass, it's creeping me out. Maybe I should go inside. 
ORS_017:0:Orsino catches Barrod's eye for a moment.:-51:Thrall! Bring me meat!:-52:Suddenly I am... ravenous.:58:Yes, Lord Barrod.
ORS_018:2:This place looks like it was hit by a hurricane.:20:I bet it was one hell of a party.:-52:Twas indeed. The floor could scarcely show through the spaces between sweat-soaked bodies.:11:Damn. I'm kinda sorry I missed it.:0:Barrod leers hungrily at Orsino and does not reply.
ORS_019:-51:I would offer you wine, but Hell's wine would be as wildfire to your mortal constitution.:19:Oh that's... considerate of you. Thanks anyway.:-52:Fear not. I'll have no fire claim you but my own.:13:Okay the way you said that makes me really nervous.:-51:Break then into my arms that I might mend you.
ORS_020:-52:Mortal, you are cruel indeed to stride before me and yet remain beyond my arm's length.:23:Oh um... damn, you got quite a mouth on you.:-51:My mouth shall soon war with my hands for a share of you.:9:I don't know whether to blush like a school girl or run screaming.:-51:Soon your desire will overcome your caution. I will be waiting. 
ORS_021:-36:Mortal.:11:Oh, um... hi, Hup. How's it going?:-36:Well enough. Lord Barrod has given you leave, so I will no longer threaten to restrain you.:25:Glad to hear it!
ORS_022:22:Why are you guarding the gate anyway? There's not even anything out there.:-36:Limbo IS strangely still and quiet. The Hell realm was ever poised to crush the unaware.:15:Sounds cozy.:-36:I doubt my vigilance is required, but I will not abandon my duty.:13:Well have fun with that.
ORS_023:4:So how come this fire burns dark and cold?:-36:Tis hellfire, Mortal, the very stuff of the Hell realm.:16:Oh, that's... nice.:-36:It is comforting to demonkind, but I am unsurprised to see you ill at ease. If you are chilled, perhaps you should visit the garden. 
ORS_024:13:If I got blasted into Limbo, I wonder what happened to my neighbors? :22:I wonder what happened to my clothes?:-36:Mortal, you are not entirely the same. In Limbo your understanding of yourself reflects your form.:13:Well what does that mean?:-36:It means you're naked because you want to be. :2:Oh. Well that works.:-36:You seem... immodest. Like a demon. :11:Huh... I guess I am immodest. :-36:It was just an observation. Think nothing of it. 
ORS_025:19:I can see black fire licking against the sky in the distance. I wonder just how far this realm reaches.
ORS_026:11:So if I didn't drink my face off and pass out on the ground, how'd I end up naked?
ORS_027:13:I think Barrod was right when he said I can't leave. The road seems to be gone, and I don't think naked trailblazing through an otherworld realm sounds like a good plan.
ORS_028:7:This sucks. How am I going to get out of this?
ORS_029:7:I wonder if all that stuff about demons forming contracts with people is true?:11:I don't have the slightest idea how it works though.
ORS_030:7:If I want to form a pact with a demon, I need to OFFER him SOMETHING in exchange for SOMETHING ELSE. I should be able to SUGGEST things to see what he might be interested in.:7:If he accepts my terms, the pact will be sealed. He will try to complete his portion of the deal first, and I can take my sweet time completing my portion.:7:If I don't complete my end of the deal before I die, I become a thrall to that demon for as long as he lives.:16:But if demons live forever, does that mean that those thralls will never be released?:13:This is so complicated. Why can't we just shake or swap handjobs or something?
ORS_031:11:I can't read any of this stuff. The alphabet doesn't even look familiar. 
ORS_032:13:I'm more likely to get lost in there than I am to learn anything. Not like I can read the books anyway.
ORS_033:8:Demons are created from negative emotions, and are thus essentially negative beings. :8:While mortals may take satisfaction in any number of endeavors, demons necessarily require the input of positive energy from mortal or angelic sources in order to attain any measure of contentment.:8:Demons almost universally crave intimate interactions with positive beings, as demons are utterly incapable of reaching any state of physical satisfaction without them.:16:Hey Boulder, does that mean you guys can't spank it?:-41:You are full of such interesting colloquialisms, Mortal, but you are correct. I cannot "Spank it", to any appreciable extent.:16:What about the other guys? Or Barrod? You guys can't... you know, fuck around?:-41:We can, but there is no... buildup, no release. It is an exercise in futile frustration.:17:You poor thing. No wonder you want to bang me so bad.:-42:Save your pity and deliver instead your body.:19:Damn, now I feel like it's my duty to fuck this guy. I better figure out how to deal.
ORS_034:8:Generally speaking, mortals are confined to their own realm (called simply "Earth") by a barrier realm called Limbo. :8:Although mortals cannot traverse the barrier, their emotions often can, and echoes of powerful emotional outbursts can often be felt in the parallel realms of Heaven and Hell.:8:It is these emotional echoes that stir the the forces of hellfire and starshine to coalesce into the beings mortals know as Demons and Angels, respectively.:8:Emotions in a negative context give rise to demons, and positive ones to angels.:8:The exact nature of the emotions also determine whether the resultant being resembles humanity or not.:0:The book goes on at length, but nothing else interesting catches Orsino's eye.
ORS_035:8:It looks like this is a ritual for... traversing Limbo? :9:Wait, we're in Limbo now, but demons come from hell. So...when Barrod said they arrived, does that mean that he's pushing his palace closer to Earth?:11:And lucky me, I just happen to live right in the spot where he landed. Ugh this bites.:0:Orsino reads a bit more about the ritual.:19:Looks like demons actually have a way to punch through Limbo, but it needs a tremendous amount of energy from a positive source.:16:It also suggests that in order to do that, he sacrificed a LOT of enthralled souls. I thought this castle seemed strangely empty.:8:...:13:It also says that freely given mortal energy is worth a lot more than sacrificial energy.:9:Wait, if he can push the castle through Limbo with sacrificial energy...:5:Maybe I can figure out a way to push it back!:15:Okay, it says that the ritual involves four coordinated points of power to start. I should see if I can figure that out.
ORS_036:5:I'm not usually much for study, but this new power kinda makes me want to read everything I can get my eyeballs on. I could lose myself for hours in this place. :23:I'd better not. 
ORS_037:10:This book tells me how to perform Barrod's ritual. The first thing I have to do is find the cardinal points and empower them somehow with my energy.:10:Afterwards, I will need incantations to align the energy, but I should be able to RESEARCH those as required, and then just REPEAT them.:11:I should be able to remember one incantation at a time. As long as I don't talk to anybody before I need it, I should be able to REPEAT it without any problems.:13:If I get distracted I'm sure I'll forget. 
ORS_038:11:I don't really want to touch any of this stuff. 
ORS_039:7:So, what language are these books actually written in?:-41:Most of them are written in Akashic. Tis a script humans have long forgot, since the devil-god struck it from Bab-il.:13:Devil-god?:-41:Of course. You think that a god of angels would behave so childishly?:2:No, I suppose not.
ORS_040:19:So you really don't have a problem with me poking around the library?:-41:No. Books are meant to be read. Mind that you are respectful and the archive is at your disposal.:-42:Also, watching you meander about is rather stirring.:11:I guess that's a compliment. Thanks.
ORS_041:13:How come there's never anybody else in here?:-41:The other demons have their vices. The archive is mine. :-42:Does being alone with me alarm you?:23:N... no. Should it?:-42:Should it indeed?
ORS_042:11:So... Barrod doesn't care if I learn all of his secrets?:-41:Lord Barrod is cleverer than you imagine, Mortal. Undoubtedly he has chosen to leave the archive open to you deliberately. :11:Well he never mentioned it, but you may be right I guess.
ORS_043:11:This feels like the sort of thing I should be absolutely sure about before jumping into. I'm not sure what I should ask for.
ORS_044:5:Hmm, well I guess if I ever need a cleaver, I know where to find one.
ORS_045:23:You know that actually smells really good. I was expecting the kitchen of a demon lord to contain all sorts of awful things. I guess I stand corrected!
ORS_046:15:I guess even a demon lord wants his kitchen staff to wash their hands before handling food.
ORS_047:9:Turnips, elephant garlic, parsnips.. I was expecting to see dried babies' hands, sinners' ears, virgins' tits, you know, that sort of thing. :-58:Lord Barrod says that virgins' tits are more effort than they are worth.:11:Ah. Well that's probably true. 
ORS_048:7:There's some... loopy squiggle things. Clearly this room is for...:4:Having a barbeque? I don't fucking know.
ORS_049:8:This room is called the "Immolatorium" and it's for...:15:...ritually burning someone to death. Of course.:11:Why couldn't they have a room for ritual deep tissue massage or ritual group makeouts for once?
ORS_050:3:Okay, this is the Immolatorium, and it's one of the rooms I'm supposed to empower.:15:Let's see what this says.:15:Infernal flame coaxt black power smouldered from mortal flesh, seald avex cantus PYRAX.:4:Okay... so for the incantation to work, I need to get a demon to "coax black power" from me. I think that means SMOKE, and a demon has to stoke the fire.:13:I wonder if there's actually a way to get my body to smoke without... you know, dying horribly in a fire.:15:Also I'll need to memorize PYRAX from the ritual book after I've filled the room with smoke.
ORS_051:15:Looks like it was kind of cleaned, but there's still soot on everything.:13:My feet are gonna be so dirty, I don't even want to think about it. 
ORS_052:3:Okay, this is the Immolatorium, and it's one of the rooms I'm supposed to empower.:15:Let's see what this says.:15:Infernal flame coaxt black power smouldered from mortal flesh, seald avex cantus PYRAX.:4:Okay... so in this room I need to get a demon to "coax black power" from me. I think that means smoke, and a demon has to stoke the fire.:13:Hopefully it'll count if I can get a demon to LIGHT my CIGAR in here and then just smoke it.:15:Also I'll need to memorize PYRAX from the ritual book.
ORS_053:20:Hey, you know what these flowers look like?:-31:What do they look like?:13:You... um... you don't see it?:-31:See what?:7:Aww geez, it's just awkward if I actually have to explain it.:-31:You are... shamed? Strange. You stride bare across the grounds, so I thought you without shame.:4:I'm sure you'll figure it out eventually. 
ORS_054:11:Well, muttering details about pacts to myself isn't going to get me anywhere. I gotta work up the nerve to say it to someone's face.
ORS_055:13:Hey, sorry for what I said earlier about you looking terrifying.:11:I guess what I meant was that you seem like a genuinely nice guy. I really wasn't expecting to find that quality in a demon.:-31:You need not apologize. I am still a demon, after all. We spark terror in the hearts of all mortals.:18:Well, not mine. Not anymore. :-32:I see. 
ORS_056:11:So are these Limbo plants or Hell plants?:-31:They were part of Lord Barrod's palace in Hell, and a small plot of them seems to have followed us here.:21:Will they survive?:-31:Assuredly not. Without the clime of Hell to support them, they will perish.:11:But you're worried about burning them? :-32:...beautiful things are a rare sight indeed in the void of Limbo.:13:I think he's hitting on me...
ORS_057:2:So do you always stay outside? The palace is made of stone, right? It wouldn't burn.:-31:That is true, but I still risk destroying the furnishings, or injuring an unwary thrall.:2:I figured demons didn't actually give a damn about their thralls, but you seem kind of... protective.:-31:...:21:Do all of the thralls in the castle belong to Barrod, or do some of them belong to you?:-31:I... have never bound a mortal to thralldom.:18:I see. I'm not actually surprised to hear that.:-31:...
ORS_058:4:So how much control do you have over that fire? Can you make it bigger or smaller? :-31:I can to a certain extent, and cause it to dim or intensify for a short time, but the fire is simply a part of me.:19:I noticed that yours is a regular, hot fire and not cold, black hellfire.:-31:You... are correct. I find hellfire cold and uninviting, as must you.:5:So... we have something in common.:-32:...something, I suppose. 
ORS_059:11:The "always on fire" demon is watching me. He's probably already lighting me on fire in his mind...
ORS_060:11:Oh one of these things. That's homey. The embers are a nice touch too. All... warm. And horrifying. 
ORS_061:19:Somehow I can't imagine this was used for anything fun. :8:Oh, there's a lovely "Dumping Pit" down here too. That's... convenient I suppose.:11:We'll just walk really carefully over this, won't we?
ORS_062:7:That is a lot of sharp things. :-46:Yeah it is, ain't it?
ORS_063:19:Hey, what's back here?:-46:At the moment? Nothing. Used to be that was the... guest accomodations, but after that party Lord Barrod threw... :-46:Well we's fresh out. Gives us time to wash the sheets and fluff the pillows, dunnit?:11:Right. Well I'll just leave that alone then.
ORS_064:11:So... Ciz? :-46:What's your pleasure, deary?:11:You like... hurt people in here, don't you?:-46:What, you goin' soft on me? What you want me to say? That all these tools are just for show?:17:Right, I guess that would be a bit naive of me.:19:It's just hard to sort out. :1:You're some kind of awful mix of beautiful and terrible, and I don't know how to feel about it.:-47:What you care anyway? I'm not squeezin' to hurt you, am I?:11:Well no. I guess a better question might be... well...:21:Do... you like it?:-46:There's none better then a blade in-hand, like me own arm. Perfect form, technique, precision. Bloody beautiful.:11:But... the screams and the pain? What about that?:-47:...
ORS_065:10:What kind of... guests... did you entertain here?:-46:To the point, eh?:-46:Most of me guests were enthralled sorts, some demons what owed blood-bonds to Barrod.:19:I see. And you gave them all... special attention? :-46:Mostly the demons, really. Not like the enthralled ones got a choice. :-46:Besides, the thralls usually cooperate quite nicely. :-47:Most of them go a bit crackers after servin' too many centuries, and they practically beg to be sacrificed. :11:Were those thralls Barrod's?:-46:Well... some. Most of 'th'em though...:-47:Well most of 'em belonged to someone else. 
ORS_066:11:So... can thralls die?:-46:Well, far as you'd understand it, they's already dead. They become sort of like demons.:-46:Don't age, don't eat, don't sleep, don't bugger, nothing.:19:But they can be sacrificed? :-46:Aye, and most of 'em prefer that eventually. Better than tryin' to sort out livin' forever they say. :19:I see. 
ORS_067:-46:Hey, precious. :19:Hey Ciz. What's up? :-46:Is it true that your body just... magically fixes itself? :11:Wait, what?:-46:Yeah, you know, like let's say that I cut you.:-47:Which I won't.:-46:But if I did.:-46:That the cut just.. seals up and goes away? You don't... gotta do nothing?:9:Um... well yes, eventually. I mean if it's not too big, and doesn't get infected. Otherwise I'd die.:-46:How big would it need to be before you'd die?:11:Pretty big I guess? I'd have to lose a lot of blood.:-46:How much?:16:Ciz, you're asking a lot of morbid questions for someone who says he's not going to cut me. :11:And... are you saying that demons don't heal when they're injured?:-47:Well, we do but we gotta work at it, right? Takes a lot of energy to heal.:13:You... haven't ever injured a living person before have you?:-47:I thought we was done talkin' about this.:19:...
ORS_068:4:Ugh, this dungeon really gives me the willies. 
ORS_069:11:Hooks and axes and... oh man, is that a bone saw?:22:This place fucking sucks!
ORS_070:8:This room is called the "Crux of Flesh".:28:It's for ritual dismemberment. Naturally. I should've been able to figure that out on my own.:11:How bout I just... go... somplace that isn't here. Now. 
ORS_071:3:Okay, this is the Crux of Flesh, and it's one of the cardinal points for the ritual.:15:There's some kind of explanation written here.:15:Power blooms from mortal soil, reaped by infernal hand and seald avex cantus GERMINAS.:4:So in order for the incantation to work, a demon has to... carve a mortal into pieces and sprinkle them around the room? Like casting seeds upon a field I guess.:15:It doesn't seem like I'd be likely to survive that. Think, Orsino...:13:I wonder how much it takes. I can cut certain things off of my body without dying, like my hair. But I'd need a demon to do it. :15:Oh right, and I'll need to go to the ritual book to RESEARCH GERMINAS after I've dirtied up the place somehow.
ORS_072:11:Alright, well I know that he'll accept the RAZOR, but what should I ask him for? A pact is pretty serious and I don't want to cock it up.
ORS_073:20:Hey this bit looks kinda fun. Always did have a bit of a soft spot for leather cuffs. :23:Really brings back the warm and fuzzies.
ORS_074:2:Damn, this business is lush. Course I'm sure whatever goes through that bong would probably kill me, but the setup is way pimp.:5:Hey buddy, if I really do have to stay in this castle I want to sleep in this room. :-58:...speak of your desire to Lord Barrod.:13:Right. Maybe later. 
ORS_075:20:Oh, this is classy. Plush and shackles. Reminds me of my last boyfriend. :19:Hmm... now that I think of it, how long ago was that? It's been a while. :11:Ugh, Orsino, now is not the time to get nostalgic. Demon castle, remember? Focus. 
ORS_076:11:This really is a tiny pocket of space inside of Limbo.:11:If... I have to stay here, how long could I survive? Even if they have stockpiles of food, and they intended to feed me at all... :3:Ngh! Stop thinking that way, Orsino! You're gonna get out of this!:17:You have to.
ORS_077:5:Well this place is private enough to SUMMON, I just gotta get the right guy in here. :11:I hope this works.
ORS_078:11:These are Hup's... things? What the fuck ARE these?:0:Orsino picks up one of the slimy little pods and examines it.:8:Hmm... kinda waxy. Body temperature. Slippery... :0:Orsino gives the pod a squeeze, and it bursts open, covering his hand with a slimy, creamy fluid.:15:It's... full of Hup spunk. A lot of it.:0:Orsino tries to wipe the stuff off of his hand.:19:This stuff is REALLY slimy. Like incredibly slimy.:13:It's also kinda making my hand go numb. Demon toad spunk means business. Reminds me of those "Extended pleasure" condoms you get that just make your dick go numb so you can't really get up to full sail.:15:Hmm...:18:Super slippery and boner-numbing to boot? Could Hup's cumquats be the space-aged miracle I've been waiting for?:0:Orsino takes another one of Hup's "cumquats".
ORS_079:11:Hup squeezed out like.. nearly a dozen of these things. That's like... as much spunk in one shot as I could make in a whole year. 
ORS_080:8:A pact is a means for a demons to capture positive energy from mortals.:8:Both demons and mortals alike possess techniques for communicating with each other across the barrier of Limbo, and pacts can be formed through such contact.:8:Generally, the demon is able to influence the mortal in some simple, but unearthly way, and in return the demon is awarded energy, usually in the form of a sacrifice.:19:Hey Boulder?:-42:What is on your mind?:19:Is it unusual for me to have formed a pact with you face-to-face?:-41:Exceedingly. Generally if a demon is able to interact with mortals directly, it is BECAUSE of a pact. :-42:And yet you strode into my archive, as naked and untethered as I could believe. I knew immediately that I needed you to treat me.:19:Hmm. I see. 
ORS_081:3:Alright. I've empowered all of the rooms and sealed them with incantations. Now let's see how to finish this thing.:0:Orsino flips ahead a little.:8:It says that I need to culminate the ritual by performing the final incantation in the presence of hellfire.:4:It doesn't say what the final incantation is though. Dammit there are hundreds of incantations in this book. How do I know which one is the right one?:7:Maybe... I can find a clue somewhere else. 
ORS_082:0:Orsino steps back into his ruined house, sadly surveying the rubble. :1:My house. I worked so hard to make it nice, to make it someplace I could bring a nice guy home to.:8:I guess I fucked it up.:3:Ngh... no I didn't fuck it up. Barrod fucked it up! I know he didn't mean to, but... I worked really hard on this place!:6:Why should he get away with it... just because he's hot. He doesn't even care that I lost everything!:6:I'm... not going to just let him get away with this. I'm not going to be anybody's slave! I'm going to send you back to Hell and rebuild this from the ground up if I have to!:24:I will not SUBMIT!:0:Orsino breathes heavily for a few moments, tears of rage streaming down his face.:22:Alright look, there's... hellfire right here, far away from where any of the others can hear me. If I just make sure I know the right incantation, I should be able to end this right here!
ORS_083:20:Well my asshole hasn't started to make me miserable yet, so I guess that cumquat did the trick.:20:I'm kinda proud of myself for taking that monster actually. :11:I hope they were butch screams and not little bitch screams. 
ORS_084:15:Alright, the Crux of Flesh now has bits of my hair all over the floor, and Ciz shaved 'em off so that should count.:13:I hope.:11:The diagram says I need to incant GERMINAS to complete this part of the ritual. 
ORS_085:5:The Immolatorium is still hazy from that cigar I smoked in here. Mags lit it, so hopefully that'll count.:10:The diagram says I need to incant PYRAX to finish this portion of the ritual. 
ORS_086:20:Well Hup gave me a pretty boss knob-job in here. I think that ought to count as a demon spilling my humours.:19:The diagram says I need to incant SOLVUS to finish off this part of the ritual.
ORS_087:4:Hoo boy, did Boulder ever make me howl in here. I have no doubt that one counted.:11:The diagram says that in order to complete the Vortex of Howls, I need to incant FULMINUS. 
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RES_000:27:Earthward wind, mortal sung, guide me home on native tongue!
RES_001:27:Blood to stream and stream to sea, earthly ocean welcome me!
RES_002:27:Heart-warmed hearth in fire's embrace, golden sun upon my face!
RES_003:27:Barefoot step on velvet brown, hold me high on verdant ground!
RES_004:27:Light thy candle that I might chase it homeward and sleep safe upon thy bosom!
RES_005:7:I should be able to RESEARCH at the ritual book.
RES_006:27:Hellward wind, banish'd fast, blow ye back through nothing's grasp!
RES_007:27:Bloody rain from hellish sky, bog ye down and never dry!
RES_008:27:Blisters boiled in crackled shell, ashes flown the flue to hell!
RES_009:27:Wretched weight on devil's sin, sunken path and drowning din!
RES_010:27:Rest alas escapeth me, as weary feet walk ever on the road to hell!
RES_011:27:Light thy candle that I might chase it homeward and sleep safe upon thy bosom!:7:...:7:Nothing's happening. I wonder if I did something wrong. I'd better check the ritual book and the rooms again to make sure I didn't miss anything. 
RES_012:27:Hellward wind, banish'd fast, blow ye back through nothing's grasp!:7:...:7:Nothing's happening. I wonder if I did something wrong. I'd better check the ritual book and the rooms again to make sure I didn't miss anything. 
RES_013:7:No matter how much I flip through this book, nothing makes any sense!
RES_014:7:It seems to have a lot of rhymes written in it, but I don't know what they're for. 
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SUM_000:5:Alright, this seems private enough. Let's get that lunk in here and see if he can put his money where his mouth is. Or his mouth where my dick is.:6:Let's go, Hup! Answer my summons!:0:|23|A wave of cool air ripples through the Thalamum Vitae, and Hup is suddenly standing next to Orsino.:-36:|23|I am here.:-37:|23|Are we to begin? I am so anxious, I can hardly stand it.:5:|23|Sure thing, Hupster. Here's your honey.:0:|23|Orsino holds out the jar for Hup, and a sound something like anguish escapes from his throat, his hands shaking uncontrollably.:-37:|23|I... I must refrain! I must honour the pact first. Please... show me how I am to please you instead!:4:|23|You poor guy. Why do you have to go first?:-37:|23|I... do not know, only that I must!:15:|23|Hmm... well alright. You might want a pillow for your knees or something.:0:|24|Hup bangs loudly on the door of the Thalamum Vitae with his fist, and then opens it a crack.:-36:|24|Thrall! Pillow. A big one. Now.:0:|24|The startled Thrall quickly drags over a large pillow and hands it to Hup through the crack in the door.:-58:|24|Y... yes, Master Hup!:0:|24|As Hup lays the pillow out on the floor, Orsino is looking at the jar of honey.:26:|24|Hup, is there any reason we couldn't both do our parts at the same time?:-36:|24|At... the same time? I don't suppose that would hurt, though I am not sure I understand.:26:|24|I had a fun thought. How about this.:0:|25|Orsino pops the lid off of the jar of honey and sticks his hand inside. Hup's eyes follow his every movement, as though he's desperately afraid Orsino will drop the jar.:0:|25|Orsino holds his hand out to show Hup, his fingers glistening with the golden slime, and then he reaches down and sloppily covers his thighs and groin with it.:26:|25|Just like before, right?:0:|25|Hup drops heavily onto the pillow, propped up by his massive arms. His mouth gapes open and he looks up at Orsino desperately.:20:|25|What are you waiting for? Clean me up already!:0:|26|Hup wastes no more time, and drags his tongue along the insides of Orsino's thighs, greedily slurping the honey away from his skin.:0:|26|Although he cannot contain his desperation, he is deliberately careful when he reaches Orsino's genitals, tenderly cleaning the honey from each wrinkle and fold with his ample tongue.:27:|26|Ooh, there we go. I knew you'd be good at this.:0:|26|Hup keeps his head down and his tongue busy, until Orsino is thoroughly cleaned, and he looks up, pleading.:-38:|26|More! I beg you!:0:|26|Orsino takes another handful of honey from the jar and smears it on himself, making sure to finger some of it deep into the fold of his foreskin.:0:|26|He holds out his fingers for Hup, who suckles them clean before moving on to Orsino's groin anew.:0:|27|By the time Hup reaches it, Orsino's erection is full and eager to meet the demon's mouth.:0:|27|Hup's mouth is large enough that he takes the entirety of Orsino's genitals into it and gently nurses.:0:|27|His tongue is curious and nimble, and he is careful to reach every last morsel Orsino has laid out for him.:0:|27|Orsino leans forward and braces himself against Hup's shoulders.:28:|27|Shit, buddy... you... whew, damn you got a mouth!:0:|27|Hup looks up, seemingly calmer than before.:-36:|27|I do, and it is yours.:0:|28|Hup rises to his feet and gently takes Orsino in his tremendous hands, lowering him onto the plush pillow. He then reaches over and takes the open jar from Orsino's hand.:0:|28|As Orsino watches, Hup pours some honey out into his own hand, and smears it over Orsino's groin. Orsino's erect flesh strains tightly against the smooth palms of Hup's giant hands.:-36:|28|I trust this is acceptable?:0:|28|Making sure that Orsino is watching, Hup slowly cleans the honey off of his own hand, and then lowers himself onto his elbows and dutifully begins to clean Orsino once again.:28:|28|Ngh... yeah this... works for me.:0:|28|Orsino collapses onto his back, grunting under his breath heavily as Hup continues to tend to his desire, and soon he feels the beginnings of an orgasm building in his chest. Hup seems to sense this, and he looks up.:-36:|28|That feeling... are you well?:28:|28|It means I'm going to come, Hup! Don't stop now!:0:|28|Hup sets the jar down on the floor and begins to massage Orsino's chest and belly with his hands as he returns his mouth to Orsino's craving erection.:0:|29|Orsino's head starts to spin, and his chest becomes tight as he feels the waves of sensation coming to a head.:29:|29|Ah fuck-!:0:|29|Orsino howls out a string of strangled vowels as his body lurches, and a stripe of hot semen paints his chest, spattering wetly on the floor behind him.:0:|29|He is vaguely aware of Hup's lips closing around him as his body thunders through the long seconds of his orgasm.:0:|29|Soon he is clutching at the pillow, gasping for breath as Hup once again cleans his skin with his tongue.:30:|29|Ngh, holy -fuck- Hup, that was awesome!:0:|29|Hup maintains his position over Orsino, and his face moves into what Orsino assumes must be a smile.:-36:|29|I... am pleased you are satisfied.:30:|30|Is there any honey left for you?:-36:|30|Alas, no. We have used it all.:30:|30|Sorry, bud. I... hope you aren't upset about us using it like that.:-36:|30|Not at all. It encouraged me to... savor it slowly. I consider your bargain fulfilled.:30:|30|And yours too.:0:|30|When Hup stands up and turns to go, Orsino can see that he is prominently erect and his thighs are glistening wet.:30:|30|Hey, Hup wait a sec. What about you?:-36:|30|What about me?:30:|30|Yeah. Don't you want me to do you?:-37:|30|Your pact is fulfilled. You delivered the honey as promised, and I have enjoyed it indeed.:0:|31|Orsino scrambles to his feet, his knees still a little shaky.:26:|31|Give me your hand.:0:|31|Hup holds out his hand, and Orsino takes it and pulls it closer, setting it upon his waist.:26:|31|This is okay, right? No getting in trouble?:-36:|31|You... are correct.:0:|31|Orsino reaches for his other hand and places it similarly on the other side of his waist. He puts his hands on Hup's belly and looks up at him.:26:|31|Nobody's ever going to accuse me of leaving a buddy hanging. Think of it like a bonus.:-37:|31|A... bonus. I see.:-36:|31|Do with me then as you will.:26:|96|Yours looks a bit different from mine. Can I touch?:-36:|96|You may.:0:|96|Orsino reaches down and gently draws his fingers over Hup's erection. Considering the size of his body, it is not very large, but it is perky and jumps at Orsino's touch.:0:|96|Exploring a little further, Orsino's fingers follow the base of his penis into a warm, snug opening where a scrotum would otherwise be.:0:|96|It is very slippery and warm, and apparently very sensitive, as Orsino feels Hup's body lurch a little when he slips a finger into it.:25:|96|Hey, that's kinda neat. That feels okay?:-37:|96|I am... unused to it, but it is not unpleasant.:20:|96|I think I saw a comic once where a dragon guy had a setup like this!:18:|96|Anyway, I always get in a bottoming mood after a blowjob. Wanna do me?:-36:|96|I...:20:|96|...don't know what I'm talking about, of course. It's okay, I'll do all the work.:0:|97|Orsino directs Hup to sit on the floor and lean against the wall, and Orsino straddles his hips. :0:|97|Reaching down to Hup's wet orifice, Orsino covers his fingers with the slick fluid and begins to massage it into his own snug opening.:0:|97|After a few moments and deciding that he's lubricated and relaxed enough, Orsino plants his rump against Hup's erection and rubs them together teasingly.:-18:|97|Ready to take me for a ride Hupster?:37:|97|Ah... yes. I think so, if you are.:0:|97|Orsino responds by pressing down against Hup, taking the demon's erection comfortably into his practiced body. He squeezes himself around Hup's girth and relishes the feeling of Hup squirming beneath him.:-26:|97|Ah, there we go. Perfect fit.:37:|97|Ngh... you... are not uncomfortable?:-27:|97|Not a bit, I love it!:0:|97|Orsino begins to rock his hips gently, feeling Hup sliding within him.:0:|97|Hup closes his eyes and breathes deeply, running his hands over Orsino's spread thighs.:-27:|97|Ngh... that's nice. That working for you, Hupster?:37:|97|Yes. It is... quite pleasant.:-26:|97|Quite pleasant? I can definitely do better than "quite pleasant".:0:|98|Orsino reaches down behind himself to Hup's warm, weeping opening and wriggles a finger into it as far as he can comfortably manage.:0:|98|Hup takes a sharp breath, his body clenching a little in response.:0:|98|Orsino gives Hup a few hard thrusts, and teases Hup's inside with a wriggling fingertip. Hup's composure cracks visibly, and Orsino can feel hints of the sensation through their pact.:-26:|98|There we go. You want me to stop, or is that good?:39:|98|I want... ah... I...:0:|98|Orsino keeps his hips and fingertip moving as he waits for Hup's response, but Hup dissolves into a jibbering, drooling mess.:0:|98|Orsino finds a spot that causes one of the demon's legs to reflexively twitch.:-18:|98|Mmm, there we go. Found your spot, eh tough guy?:0:|98|Hup can do nothing but heave for breath and croak out incoherent syllables, his enormous hands clinging to Orsino's flanks tightly.:0:|98|Orsino works his body against Hup's with practiced expertise, and after a few moments there is a slight gush of fluid against his hand.:-27:|98|You're getting really wet, aren't you big guy?:38:|98|Ngh... yes. Soon!:0:|98|Orsino slips a second finger into Hup as he keeps his hips rocking steadily, and soon the huge demon is squirming beneath him, rapidly barrelling toward orgasm.:-27:|98|Yeah, come on Hupster, let 'er rip for me!:39:|98|I...!  Ngh!!:0:|99|Hup's body shudders hard. Orsino's hand is suddenly awash with a gout of hot fluid, as Hup wetly ejects several small objects from his body.:-9:|99|...!:0:|99|Orsino is shocked, but pauses for only an instant, keeping his hips moving to try and draw Hup's orgasm out as long as he can.:38:|99|Ah... you... with your... guh...:0:|100|Orsino lifts himself off of Hup's hips and reaches down, using his already-wet hand to give Hup's softening erection a cursory wipe-off.:-18:|100|Quite pleasant?:37:|100|Hah... Oh yes, quite. That was very... ah...:36:|100|'Tis much appreciated.:-26:|100|You're welcome.:0:|100|Orsino lays against Hup's chest for a moment, with the demon's enormous arms draped gently across his back.:37:|100|I... ought return to the gate.:-23:|100|Sure thing, Hupster. I don't mean to keep you away from your duty.:36:|100|Perhaps we could... spend some more time together later, if it suits you.:-2:|100|Sure, Hup.:0:|100|Orsino stands up and helps Hup to his feet.:36:|100|If you should like to speak with me, I would welcome the distraction.:-26:|100|I'll stop by and see you later. Thanks for the tumble. That was fun.:36:|100|It was my pleasure.:0:Hup opens the door to the court and kicks the pillow through ahead of him, smiling at Orsino one last time before closing the door behind him.:18:I never thought I'd think of a giant toad as cuddly, but there it is.:23:That was pretty awesome.:4:I hope that'll do the trick for this room. Bleeding out will be a lot less fun.:16:And what the hell are those... things he squeezed out his ass? :13:I guess his anatomy is pretty different.:15:Well, if I get curious, they're still there.:15:Looking at me.:15:I feel like I should give them names.:19:Okay, okay, focus. I need the right incantation to finish this room, and then I can move on. 
SUM_001:18:Alright, well most of the mess we made on the floor over there is Hup, but at least some of it is mine. He definitely "spilled my humour".
SUM_002:10:Alright, Orsino. Time to man up and take that giant cock like a champ.:11:|101|I hope this cumquat does the trick.:0:|101|Orsino squats down and wiggles the little pod into his backside.:13:|101|Well, letting Hup fuck me was a good warm-up at least.:10:|101|Okay, let's howl.:6:|101|Come get it, Boulder! Answer my summons!:0:|102|With a dull flash, Boulder appears beside Orsino.:-42:|102|I am here. You are prepared?:26:|102|Yeah, big guy. Let's rock.:0:|103|Boulder firmly pushes Orsino to his knees.:-42:|103|Then prepare me!:0:|103|Orsino takes Boulder's heavy genitals into his hands and gently fondles them.:0:|103|Even flaccid, Boulder's size is intimidating, and he is rapidly responding to Orsino's attentions.:-42:|103|Yes... it is already working! Don't stop!:0:|103|It isn't long before Boulder is fully erect, and it's more than Orsino can hold in his hands.:11:|103|Oh boy, am I in for it.:23:|103|So... you haven't done this before right?:-42:|103|That is correct. Show me how.:0:|104|Orsino directs Boulder to lay on his back on the floor, his erection spearing up toward the ceiling, and Orsino puts his feet on either side of the large demon's hips.:-28:|104|Here goes...:0:|104|Orsino lowers his body, pressing Boulder's warm, plump tip against his backside. It's very large, but after a few seconds of pushing and coaxing, the tip squeezes inside.:0:|104|Boulder flexes it a little, causing it to swell momentarily inside of Orsino.:-28:|104|Hngh... shit you are huge.:42:|104|Do not stop now! I must feel you further!:0:|104|Boulder strokes the sides of Orsino's face with his huge hands before planting them on his shoulders and pushing down gently.:-28:|105|Ah... oh shit...:0:|105|Orsino tries to relax as he grinds his hips, taking a little more of Boulder into his body with each push.:0:|106|Soon he is most of the way in, and Orsino is barely managing short breaths through clenched teeth.:0:|106|The pain is dull and distant thanks to the numbing, but the sense of pressure is very intense.:43:|106|Ngh... it... won't go any further. Is this it? We are joined?:-28:|106|No, just... ah fuck... :0:|106|Remembering that he is going to have to scream, Orsino leans forward, propping himself against Boulder's chest. His eyes water and he tries to take some comfort in the softness of Boulder's fur.:0:|106|Rocking his hips forward slightly, Orsino slowly slides an inch or two along Boulder's length before pushing back down.:0:|106|A pathetic, choked whimper escapes his lips even as he feels a surge of understanding through Boulder's pact.:42:|106|Like that... yes, I see.:0:|106|Boulder closes his arms around Orsino tightly, more to hold him in place than to hold him, and begins to rock his hips in a similar fashion, thrusting in and out of Orsino's body.:0:|106|The intense sensations rob Orsino of his faculties, his eyes are streaming with hot tears, and his breath comes in strangled gasping cries.:0:|106|He buries his face in Boulder's neck and takes great fistfuls of his tawny fur.:0:|106|After a few moments, Orsino's voice is hoarse, and his belly and backside are awash with a numb tingle. Boulder is still thrusting into Orsino, but he seems to be losing steam.:-4:|106|Ah shit, the goop got him in me, but now he can't come.:-3:|106|I gotta make sure this guy busts a nut, or else I might not get out of the pact!:0:|106|Orsino pushes against Boulder's chest and sits up straighter.:-27:|106|Let me up.:43:|106|What? Why? We're already doing it. I just... need to push more.:-26:|106|Come on, I want you to do me another way. You'll like it.:0:|107|Boulder relents and Orsino stands up on trembling knees, the demon's monstrous pillar slipping wetly from Orsino's body.:0:|107|Orsino takes a deep breath and grabs some of the dangling leather restraints, wrapping them around his wrists a few times and bracing himself low against the wall.:0:|107|He spreads his feet out, and lets his belly drop, taking a deep breath.:27:|107|Well? You still wanna fuck me or not? Come get it!:0:|108|Boulder quickly takes up position behind Orsino and lowers himself a little, quickly pushing himself back into his warm body.:27:|108|Ngh... alright Boulder, it's your show now. Take me for a spin!:-42:|108|Mmm... with pleasure.:0:|108|Boulder wastes no time, and grips Orsino's hips tightly as he begins to thrust into him again, at first steadily, but quickly increasing to a fevered pace.:0:|108|His heavy-slung scrotum slams against Orsino's, and he is soon growling his pleasure through a chorus of wet notes.:0:|108|Every push fills Orsino with a tense, tight pressure, his breath once again coming in forced, desperate cries.:0:|108|Boulder's pace slows somewhat, and he begins to tremble.:-43:|108|Wh... what is... something is...!:28:|108|Ngh, it's supposed to feel like that! Keep fucking!!:0:|109|Boulder chokes down a deep breath as he picks his pace back up, his bulk hammering waves through the smaller man's flesh with each collision.:0:|109|A wheezing breath escapes his throat as he buries himself in Orsino's body as deeply as he will go, his hips spasming mightily and his tail thrashing against the floor.:0:|109|Orsino can feel the demon's orgasm tear through the pact in his chest, and for a moment also growls deeply, the sensations mingling into a heady delirium.:0:|109|Boulder's body quakes heavily as he gasps for breath, and he falls loudly to his knees, leaving Orsino suddenly vacant.:-44:|109|That... that was like death!:0:|110|Orsino unwraps his wrists and sits on the floor near Boulder, slumping against the wall, exhausted.:26:|110|Just a small one. Just enough to get you high on being alive.:5:|110|You're fine. Relax, take a deep breath. In a second, it'll set in, and you'll understand.:0:|110|Boulder does as Orsino says and lays back upon the floor, his rapid breath gradually slowing as his spent erection slips away.:0:|110|Orsino takes a moment to calm himself down as well, taking long, deep breaths and wiping his eyes as he watches the demon drink in the post-orgasmic euphoria.:0:|110|After a few long moments full of soft breathing, Boulder slowly sits up.:-45:|110|That was remarkable, and well worth the wait. You have satisfied the bargain.:26:|110|Thanks. I love being a guy's first time.:-45:|110|I believe I may have some difficulty with the stairs, but I will return to the Library now. Thank you, truly.:27:|110|You go on. I'm gonna... give my butthole a rest before I try to walk.:-45:|110|Of course.:0:|110|Boulder struggles to reach his feet, and after stretching out his limbs and smoothing out his hair, he opens the door and quits the Vortex of Howls.:0:|110|The door closes behind him loudly and Orsino breathes a deep sigh.:0:|111|He leans over to his side and noisily forces Boulder's substantial deposit from his body.:15:|111|Well, it tingles like crazy, but it doesn't really hurt. I don't see any blood either. Hup to the rescue I guess.:7:|111|I wonder if I just broke some kind of fuck record.:0:After another long moment, Orsino cleans himself up the best he can and struggles to his feet.:10:Alright, Orsino, this isn't over yet. Let's move.
SUM_003:11:I still can't really feel my ass after that ride Boulder put me through, but I think it's mostly Hup's spunk doing that. :13:Did I seriously just fuck a dude and use his spunk as lube to fuck a bigger dude?:28:Ugh, I'm such a skank.
SUM_004:16:My knees are shaking just thinking about trying to fit Boulder into my butt.:4:Then again I've seen some videos of guys putting gigantic things in their butts so... I guess it should be possible.:19:Shit, standing here and stewing on it won't get me anywhere. I have to figure out some way to let him fuck me without destroying me.:28:I'm sure he won't have any trouble getting me to scream at least...
SUM_005:19:Alrighty, well I'll just try not to look at the bones on the floor, and then I think I'm good to go.:6:Ciz, it's time! Answer my summons!:0:|112|The space beside Orsino is shredded apart, and Ciz is suddenly there.:46:|112|Hello, deary. I'm here, ain't I?:-26:|112|Good to see you, Blademaster. You ready to get started?:46:|112|I'm always ready. Now what'll you have me do?:0:|112|Orsino hands Ciz the bottle of olive oil and instructs him to massage it into his skin.:0:|113|Ciz pours a bit of oil into his hand and begins to rub it into Orsino's shoulders and neck. He is firm, but his hands are clearly skilled.:-27:|113|Hmm... you've done this before? You've got nice hands.:46:|113|Naw I ain't. There you go stickin' the flattery to old Ciz again. What you hope to get from it anyway?:-27:|113|What, I can't just compliment you because I feel like it? What's wrong with just saying something nice?:0:|113|Ciz pours some more oil into his hands and begins to work on Orsino's lower back.:46:|113|Nothing wrong with it, I suppose. Just not summin' a demon would do, but I guess that's why you mortals are special innit?:0:|113|Orsino folds his arms across his chest.:-26:|113|You've got firm, strong hands. Your chest is amazing. The way you speak is disarming, but also incredibly charming. Your beard is the perfect shade of auburn.:46:|113|Well, that's right warm and fuzzy of you, it is.:0:|114|Ciz puts more oil in his hands and starts massaging Orsino's backside.:-5:|114|Gonna do my butt too, are we?:46:|114|Ain't we? I thought that's what you wanted?:0:|114|Ciz briskly finishes up and rubs the oil off on Orsino's waist.:46:|114|Alright then, lookin' proper slick now.:0:|115|Orsino hands the razor to Ciz.:-2:|115|Here you are, Blademaster. All yours.:46:|115|And I'll thank you kindly.:0:|115|Orsino briefly explains to Ciz how to use the razor, and Ciz gets to work. He takes his lesson very seriously, and is quite careful.:0:|115|After finishing his back, Ciz starts scraping the razor over Orsino's ample bottom.:46:|115|Alright then, all done, ain't we? That was simple enough.:0:|115|Orsino looks down and sees little clumps of hair scattered all over the floor.:-2:|115|Thanks, Ciz. You want me to do yours?:46:|116|Naw, that weren't part of the pact, deary.:-4:|116|Shaving my butt wasn't part of the pact either, but you still did it. And don't try to tell me you thought that's what I wanted.:47:|116|You know what, I'm just gonna go back to me dungeon now.:-11:|116|Don't, Ciz. Please.:47:|116|Why the bloody hell not?:-5:|116|Because if you really just wanted an excuse to touch my butt, you didn't have to find a loophole in a pact!:0:|116|Orsino hooks his fingers through the heavy ring on Ciz's cowl and just holds his gaze for a long moment.:-26:|116|I'm only holding you with two fingers, Ciz. You could pull away, but you don't. Tell me why, really. Please.:0:|116|Ciz sighs deeply and cracks a smile.:46:|116|Maybe I just want to see what you'll do, right? You're interesting.:0:|117|Orsino takes Ciz by the wrist and guides his hand back to his smoothly-shorn backside, and Ciz takes a firm handful of it.:46:|117|Hmm. That's quite nice, innit?:0:|117|Orsino brings both his hands up to Ciz's chest and sends his fingers sprawling wide across it.:-26:|117|That... is very nice.:46:|117|Is this like... some kind of mortal pact then? We still tradin', ain't we?:-2:|117|Sort of, but we don't keep score. You like it, or you stop, that's as far as it goes.:46:|117|And... you like it when I do that?:0:|117|Ciz drops the razor and grabs two greedy handfuls of Orsino's butt, kneading them in his palms.:0:|117|Orsino responds by gently thumbing over Ciz's heavily pierced nipples.:-26:|117|Well I'm not walking away. Are you?:46:|117|Naw, love, I ain't.:0:|118|Orsino quickly gives Ciz a brief kiss on the mouth. :0:|118|There are a few long seconds of silence, but Ciz doesn't take his hands off Orsino's body. Orsino throws his arms around Ciz's neck and leans close to kiss him again.:0:|118|Ciz exhales softly and parts his lips to accept Orsino's, his hands and arms tightly about Orsino's back.:0:|118|Behind Ciz's neck, Orsino finds a lock of hair dangling loose below the rim of his hood. He slips his hand up inside, finding his fingers in a mass of sweat-cooled tresses.:0:|118|Moving slowly and holding their kiss, Orsino takes the edge of Ciz's hood and begins to roll it up, over the top of his head.:0:|119|He pulls away from Ciz's mouth to remove the hood from between the two of them and behold the executioner's face.:0:|119|A wash of auburn locks spills over Ciz's shoulders, and thick brows frame his lambent eyes. He seems somewhat embarrassed, but he smiles.:50:|119|And there you have it, love. Is your curiosity satisfied?:-26:|119|Almost.:0:|120|Orsino reaches down and begins to unbuckle Ciz's hip sling, already pulled taut by an argumentative erection.:0:|120|Ciz keeps his hands on Orsino's back the entire time, fingers sliding in gentle circles against his warm, smooth skin.:0:|120|Orsino manages to finally release the buckle, and Ciz's newly-freed organ jabs urgently into Orsino's hip.:0:|120|Orsino gives Ciz another soft kiss as he reaches down and gently tickles the underside of his new admirer. Ciz brings one hand up along the back of Orsino's neck and scratches his scalp softly.:50:|120|Look at you then. What you plan to do with poor Ciz, now you got me eatin' out of your hand? Weren't I supposed to be the one what's disarming?:0:|120|Orsino cups Ciz's chest in his hands snugly, as if trying to memorize its exact shape and size.:-18:|120|You... like my butt, right?:50:|120|Aye, deary, I do. It's nice.:-26:|120|Wanna hotdog me?:50:|120|I ain't got no idea what that means, but you have fun ideas, and your bum is right fun too, innit?:0:|123|Orsino gives Ciz a long, soft kiss before turning around. He gently guides Ciz's erection to rest in the cleft of his backside and presses back against Ciz's chest and belly.:-27:|123|There, like that. Now just... hold me close and grind.:50:|123|Aye, deary.:0:|123|Ciz begins to grind his hips against Orsino's smooth skin, curling his arms around his chest and holding their bodies tightly together.:0:|123|Orsino closes his eyes and relishes the sensation of Ciz's perfect chest against his bare back.:0:|123|Orsino finds Ciz's hands with his own, and laces their fingers together. Ciz squeezes back and doesn't skip a beat.:0:|123|Ciz kisses Orsino's neck, his rough beard scratching softly against Orsino's stubble.:0:|123|Long moments pass, and Ciz settles into a slow, steady rhythm, his prolific chest pressed tight from behind and his bearded cheek against Orsino's neck.:0:|123|Orsino begins to feel Ciz's body quiver ever so slightly, and he squeezes the demon's grasping hands reassuringly.:-27:|123|That's good, Ciz, keep doing it like that.:48:|123|Aye, love, try and stop me!:0:|123|A few long moments go by, and Orsino can feel Ciz's excitement building to a peak.:0:|122|Ciz holds his breath and squeezes Orsino tightly, and Orsino feels a rush of hot fluid spilling down the back of his thigh.:0:|122|Orsino can feel echoes of Ciz's release throbbing through the pact they share, and he rests heavily against Ciz's front for a moment as his head spins.:0:|122|After another moment, Ciz takes a deep breath and squeezes Orsino in a tight hug.:50:|122|Thank you for that, love.:-18:|122|You're welcome, Ciz. That was fun.:0:|124|Ciz picks his hood up off of the floor and pulls it back over his face. He pulls his sling back around his hips, but Orsino takes the straps from him and fastens it on for him.:46:|124|I feel bloody fantastic.:0:|124|Ciz tips up Orsino's chin and kisses him ravenously for a moment before stepping back.:46:|124|I best get back to me empty dungeon. It's me job, after all. You'll... come see me again, aye? Come ogle me chest?:-18:|124|As if you could stop me.:46:|124|Right then. I'll be waitin'.:0:|125|Ciz turns to go.:-18:|125|Hey, Ciz.:46:|125|Aye?:-18:|125|Don't forget your razor. You earned it.:47:|125|Well that looks damn foolish, dunnit?:0:|125|Orsino takes the razor from the floor and hands it to Ciz, who tucks it into his waistband.:46:|125|See you soon, love.:0:Ciz opens the door and leaves the Crux of Flesh, closing it behind him.:2:Nice guy. Good kisser. Shitty career, though.:0:Orsino cleans up the best he can and wipes his hands on the stone walls.:3:Right, hair everywhere. It's easy to forget I'm doing this stuff for a good reason.:5:Nothing wrong with having a bit of fun along the way though, I suppose. Just gotta recite the correct incantation and this room is a done deal.
SUM_006:1:Shit, was my back really that hairy? It's fucking everywhere.:2:Been a while since I've had a shave back there actually. Feels kinda nice. Ciz did a really good job.:5:I guess he really does deserve to be called "Blademaster"!
SUM_007:11:|126|Alright, do or die time. Probably literally, but I'll try not to think about that too hard.:7:|126|Beer is still pretty cold. Hopefully cold enough. It's the best plan I've got so... let's go.:6:|126|Mags! It's time to get sloshed! Answer...:11:|126|Wait, will that work if I say that? Let me try again.:6:|126|Agmago, it's time to get sloshed! Answer my summons!:0:|127|There is an intense wave of heat, and the air ripples with flame. Agmago is suddenly beside Orsino.:-31:|127|I am here. Thank you for summoning me.:-32:|127|Though what does "get sloshed" mean?:15:|127|I... didn't realize you'd be able to hear me say that. I was just being dramatic.:-32:|127|I see.:-31:|127|Well, I stand ready. Have you your cigar?:0:|128|Orsino bites the end off of the cigar and spits it into the corner of the room.:18:|128|There we go. Just on the end there, if you please.:0:|128|Orsino holds the cigar out toward Agmago, and the demon presses a fingertip to the raw end, which readily ignites.:0:|128|Orsino slips the cigar between his teeth and takes a mouthful of the tobacco smoke, blowing it up toward the ceiling after a short moment.:18:|128|That's perfect, thanks. Now let's see about cooling you off, huh?:0:|129|Orsino separates one can from the six pack, cracking it open and handing it to Agmago.:5:|129|There you are, Mags. Hold it by the top, and it'll stay colder.:0:|129|Orsino takes a long puff from the cigar as Agmago gingerly takes the can by it's top rim and puts it to his lips.:0:|129|There is a ferocious sizzling sound, and steam billows out from between Agmago's lips as he downs his first mouthful of the beer.:16:|129|Right, steam. Are you okay?:-32:|129|Yes, I'm fine. Is it supposed to bubble like that?:4:|129|Well it is supposed to bubble, just not quite that hard. Did it cool your mouth down at all?:-32:|129|It... is hard to say.:0:|129|Agmago takes another swig of the beer. It steams again, but not as profusely this time.:0:|130|Orsino finds a relatively soot-free spot in the room and sits down, puffing on the cigar. Agmago sits near him with his can of beer.:0:|130|By the time he gets to the bottom of the first can, the beer is no longer steaming, and he can swallow it, but his body is still wreathed in flickering fire.:21:|130|How do you feel?:-32:|130|My head is tingling a little, but it is not unpleasant. Otherwise, I feel fine.:23:|130|Well, that's normal. Ready for the next one?:-32:|130|Please.:0:|130|Orsino cracks another can of beer and hands it to Agmago.:0:|130|The room fills with hazy, fragrant smoke as Orsino works through the cigar, and Agmago slowly makes his way through the remaining beers.:0:|131|By the end of the fourth beer, Agmago's flame begins to sputter out, and Orsino breathes a sigh of relief.:25:|131|Hey! It's really working!:-32:|131|I... can scarcely believe it. I have never been absent of my... my flame. Do... I look alright? I... feel a bit strange.:23:|131|You look fine! You're just getting drunk, and it's only six beers so it won't get you THAT drunk.:-32:|131|I... I see. Well give me the next one. I would frown my dame further yet.:0:|131|Orsino snickers and cracks open beer number five. When he hands it to Agmago, he dares to touch the demon's hand.:0:|131|Agmago quickly snaps his hand away.:-32:|131|I am sorry. Are you hurt?:5:|131|No, Mags, I'm fine. You're still hot. Maybe even uncomfortably hot, but I'm not hurt.:-35:|131|Good. I'd best drink the last two cold while they're still beers.:0:|131|Orsino tries not to laugh while Agmago quickly chugs beer number five and starts on number six.:0:|132|Soon the cans are all empty, and Agmago is laying on his side, propped up on his elbow, looking particularly naked without his fire.:0:|132|Orsino's cigar is getting too short to smoke, so he tosses it into the corner of the room and scoots close to Agmago.:26:|132|You ready to find out if our gamble paid off?:-35:|132|Yes. Touch me.:0:|133|Orsino gingerly places his hand on Agmago's shoulder.:0:|133|His skin is still hot to the touch, but not nearly hot enough to be painful. When he relaxes and gives Agmago's shoulder a firm squeeze, the demon looks as though he may weep.:-33:|133|It... it really worked? You can touch me without pain. I... never thought I could... thank you.:2:|133|It must be rough, but for now at least, it doesn't have to be.:5:|133|I don't know how your fire works, but a six pack of beer probably will start to clear up before too long. What do you want to do with your time?:0:|133|Agmago sits up straight and holds out his arms.:-35:|133|Come to me? I should like to hold you in my arms.:20:|133|You are so fucking adorable I can hardly stand it.:0:|134|Orsino scoots close to Agmago and sits between his legs, leaning back against his warm, leathery chest.:0:|134|Agmago gently curls his arms around Orsino's body and snuggles into his back, a deep sigh of contentment escaping his throat.:0:|134|He rests his chin on Orsino's shoulder as Orsino rubs Agmago's thighs with his hands.:0:|134|Agmago's warm fingertips gently trail across Orsino's chest, stopping to explore each shape and each texture with curious delight.:0:|134|Orsino shivers when Agmago's fingertip gently surveys one of his nipples, and the demon sighs softly.:-35:|134|You actually like this, don't you? Truly, I never imagined my touch might be survived, much less enjoyed.:0:|134|Orsino puts his hands over Agmago's, rubbing his fingertips between the demon's knuckles softly.:27:|134|This is the safest I've felt since I got here. You're gentle and kind. What's not to like?:-35:|134|The risk of fiery death returning to claim you at any moment?:18:|134|I'm not worried. I've seen how you are, you won't put me at risk when you feel it coming back.:-35:|134|Am I so easy to predict?:26:|134|You are. For example, you're dying to kiss me but you don't know how to bring it up.:27:|134|You're thinking I might not like how our mouths are so different, or that it's outside the terms of our pact so you shouldn't.:0:|134|Agmago grins and his eyes narrow mischievously.:-35:|134|Is that so? And what else am I thinking?:0:|134|Orsino raises one arm and puts his hand on Agmago's neck, softly rubbing at his warm skin.:27:|134|You're thinking you should just shut up and go for it.:0:|135|Agmago smiles broadly and brings his mouth gently against Orsino's. His lips are softer than they appear, and his breath is hot and dry.:0:|135|His kiss is timid, and Orsino pulls him into it more deeply by his neck, meeting the demon's dry kiss with his own moist mouth.:0:|135|Agmago takes a sharp, shallow breath, and he reaches up to cup Orsino's face in his hand as he relaxes and settles into the kiss.:0:|135|He lowers Orsino in his strong arms and cradles him across his lap, leaning low to keep their mouths locked. Orsino closes his eyes, enjoying the warmth of his arms and mouth.:0:|135|Orsino parts his lips wide and invites Agmago's tongue to meet his.:0:|135|The alien shape of the demon's mouth is strange at first, but it isn't long before their kissing feels perfectly natural and instinctive.:0:|135|Long moments go by. Orsino is so absorbed in the kiss that he is perfectly content to ignore his body's demanding arousal.:0:|136|Agmago, however, seems interested, and his fingers slowly travel down Orsino's body to his groin, tracing whisper-soft trails over his tender skin.:0:|136|Their mouths reluctantly separate, and Agmago turns his head to see what his fingers have found. :0:|136|He gently rolls Orsino's foreskin between his thumb and finger for a moment and then pulls them away, admiring the glistening wetness as it dries onto his hot skin.:35:|136|Beautiful. Everything about this is beautiful.:-26:|136|Mags, you are pushing every button right now.:0:|136|Orsino takes Agmago's hand and pulls it away from his erection, placing it on his chest instead.:-27:|136|Do that later, if there's time. Let me do you instead, please. I want to.:35:|136|I... would not dare keep you from your desire. What do you wish of me?:0:|137|Orsino gives Agmago another brief kiss before twisting around, resting with his arm across Agmago's lap and his face very near the demon's deep red erection.:0:|137|He grasps it gently in his hand, examining its not unfamiliar shapes with his fingers.:-27:|137|I want to give this to you. Tell me you want me to.:35:|137|I desire it. Show me your intention, please.:0:|137|Orsino promptly descends onto Agmago's erection, filling his mouth with the straining hot flesh. Agmago's voice escapes from his throat in a soft moan.:0:|137|Orsino tenderly guides his lips and tongue along the contours of the demon's erection, leaving it glistening and wet.:33:|137|You... ah, that is... mmm...:0:|137|Orsino smiles up at Agmago, dragging his tongue along the tender organ and rubbing it with his thumb.:-26:|137|Relax, Mags. Just enjoy it and feel good for once. You deserve it.:0:|137|He returns to nursing at Agmago's loins, and the demon strokes Orsino's neck gently while he does.:0:|137|Orsino feels something like desperate joy rippling through Agmago's pact, and he closes his eyes, losing himself in his task.:0:|137|He breathes deeply the scent of Agmago's hot, leathery musk as he grinds his tongue against the prominent tip of his arousal.:0:|137|Before long, Agmago has lost himself in the sensation entirely, and his deep breathing is beginning to quicken.:0:|137|Orsino slows his pace to a maddening crawl, teasing the demon's heavy scrotum with his fingertips as his tongue traces light rings on his tender underside.:0:|137|Agmago holds his breath tight in his chest for a moment before letting out a low growl.:33:|137|I... I feel I'm about to explode. You must stop.:0:|138|Orsino ignores his plea and intensifies his efforts, spurring him on. Agmago gasps heavily, his chest heaving deeply.:33:|138|Please! I... I can't stop it! You mustn't!:0:|138|Orsino pulls out all the stops, tugging firmly on Agmago's balls while grinding his tongue hard. He can feel the intensity building through their pact, and shoves him incessantly toward the release.:34:|138|Ah! I... can't stop!! Ngh-!:0:|139|Orsino is startled as Agmago grabs a fistful of his hair and yanks him away from his groin. No sooner has the flesh slipped from his lips than a blast of luminous fluid erupts from his twitching erection.:0:|139|It spatters in a messy stripe halfway across the room, and Orsino is startled to see it ignite, like a trail of lamp oil.:0:|139|Agmago keeps his clutch of Orsino's hair held tightly as his orgasm shudders through his body and his molten semen gushes down his groin into a flickering puddle.:-9:|139|Oh! That... thanks.:0:|139|Agmago is slowly able to master his breath, and he releases Orsino, running his fingers through his hair affectionately.:35:|139|If that is deserving of thanks, what words can suffice for what you have given me? I have never known so... warm a feeling.:0:|140|Orsino laughs and sits up, careful to avoid the little puddles of fire.:-26:|140|You don't have to say anything Mags. I can feel you here, remember?:0:|140|He takes Agmago's hand and places it upon his chest, the demon's fingers drawing gently over the hair-lined skin.:35:|140|I... feel you too.:0:|141|Orsino leans in to kiss Agmago again, but when he gets close, he is suddenly pushed back. Agmago's face is torn, and Orsino sees bits of flame beginning to crawl up the demon's red skin.:32:|141|It... seems my time is up. I am sorry.:0:|141|Orsino watches helplessly as Agmago draws up to his feet. The flames are still small, but they are clearly returning.:32:|141|I had best venture back outside before my flame returns in force. I am sorry I could not return your attention. :-12:|141|Don't worry about me, really. I'm glad I could do that for you.:35:|141|What you have given me today... I will never forget it.:35:|141|Please, come see me again in the garden. I shall be more at ease outdoors. :-5:|141|Of course I will, Mags. I'll be out to see you soon.:35:|141|I look forward to it. Until then.:0:Agmago quickly opens the door and leaves the Immolatorium, closing it behind him.:0:Orsino stands up and brushes the soot off of his body the best he can.:11:Do... I have a crush on a burning demon from the depths of Hell? That is so fucked up.:0:Orsino takes a deep breath and the smell of tobacco smoke comes back to him.:10:Right. Smoke from my body, fire stoked by a demon. This room should be ready for the incantation now. I just have to RESEARCH it from the ritual book and REPEAT it in here.
SUM_008:2:Still smells like smoke in here. But you know, kinda nice smelling and not charred flesh smelling like before.:11:I hope that'll count.
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THR_000:23:Hey there buddy. You aren't a demon, are you?:-58:...no. I am human, or at least I was, long ago. I have toiled for Lord Barrod for an age greater than man is meant for.:11:He doesn't like... give you a break or anything?:-58:What would be the purpose? I am as timeless and tireless as he. There is only servitude, penance for a bond unhonoured.:13:Bond unhonoured?:-58:I held a pact with Lord Barrod when I was still a man, but fate cruelly ended my life before I could complete my obligation.:-58:As per the terms of the pact, I must now serve Lord Barrod for his entire existence.:16:But... Barrod doesn't age does he? Doesn't that mean you have to serve forever?:-58:It does.:19:Dude, ouch. It really sucks to be you.:-58:...it does.
THR_001:-58:Unless you've something important, please leave me to my duty. I do not wish to disappoint Lord Barrod.
THR_002:2:Hey bud, what are you doin'? :-58:I must ensure the court is ready to receive more guests. Lord Barrod will surely have need of it.:0:The thrall gives Orsino a look that is both furious and helpless.:11:Sorry, I guess... you're a slave aren't you? Maybe I can find a way to get you out of here.:-58:Do not waste your effort on me, child. There is but one escape for me.:-58:Were I but a thrall of Master Ciz instead...:13:Ciz? Why would you want to be his thrall instead of Barrod's?:-58:Ciz offered every last one of his thralls for sacrifice.:16:That's awful!:-58:Is it though? After centuries of servitude, sacrifice is the only release left for a thrall.:-58:The scent of oblivion is a sweet one indeed. :17:...I see. I'm sorry. :-58:Save your pity for yourself. Soon, you'll crave oblivion as well. 
THR_003:-58:Do not distract me from my duties, child.
THR_004:2:Hey there.:-58:You. I heard Master Hup from here. What do you think you're doing?:4:Excuse me?:-58:The longer you stay, the longer you risk falling for their tricks! Then you'll be like me! You must not let that happen!:11:Calm down buddy, really. I mean, I'm going to try to get out, yeah, but for the time being I'm fine.:-58:Destroy yourself if you must, but do not allow yourself to be enthralled!:9:Is it that bad? :-58:You cannot imagine. Born as a man and descending into a semi-existence between demons and men. I crave nothing more than obliteration.:19:Damn, that's harsh.:-58:Go! Every moment wasted on me is a moment your chance may escape you!:11:Alright, alright, I'm going!
THR_005:-58:You must do your best to escape this place. Have no pity. Do not look back.:17:...Right. 
THR_006:-58:Stay away from Barrod, you fat cow!:22:Hey! How'd you like a fat backhand, beanpole?:-58:Do it! Hurt me! I dare you!:14:Ugh, fuck it. You aren't worth the cracked knuckles.:-58:You see? You don't even have what it takes to stand beside Barrod! He's mine, and if you know what's good for you, you'll back off!:10:Right, very intimidating. What are you going to do, stab me with your ribs?:13:Besides, I'm not... gunning for Barrod or anything, I just want to go home.:-58:You... aren't trying to seduce my beloved Lord Barrod?:20:Well he IS pretty hot... :23:But no.:-58:Ah... I... spoke poorly then.:13:You didn't have to go straight for my weight though. You have any idea how much I got teased when I was little?:-58:Ugh, alright, I'm sorry! Are you happy?:15:Help me leave and I'll be happier.:-58:Yes, yes! And then you'd be gone, and Barrod will be all mine! :13:All yours. I'm sure he's touching himself in your honour right now.:-58:If... I think of anything useful I'll tell you.:11:...thanks. Moving on. 
THR_007:-58:I... I had something important to tell you, but... I've forgotten it. :11:That's... encouraging.:-58:It's so hard to hold... my thoughts in order. I just slip back to him... to my wonderful, beautiful Barrod.:13:Well I'll just go. If you remember later, tell me. 
THR_008:-58:...always cleaning up after Master Hup...:-58:...too much slobber...
THR_009:-58:...seems right but it isn't...:-58:...need to reverse it all...
THR_010:-58:...can TOUCH nothing at all...:-58:...how lonely you must be...
THR_011:-58:...wanted to be with them...:-58:...lucky to belong to Master Ciz...
THR_012:-58:...one more step toward the light...:-58:...back home toward the bright skies of earth...
THR_013:-58:...what it means...:-58:...the last thing...:-58:...PORTAS... PORTAS...
THR_014:-58:...means something entirely different when it's backwards...:-58:...definitely doesn't want that...
THR_015:-58:...SUBMIT...:-58:...no choice but to SUBMIT...
THR_016:0:As Orsino emerges from the Thalamum Vitae, the thrall is just returning Hup's pillow to the pile. He notices Orsino and gives him the stink-eye from hell.:11:It's... ah... nice day we're having eh? :15:Here in Limbo. :15:Where there's no weather. :15:Yeah I'll just go.:-58:Do so.
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COM_001:0:Orsino will examine his surroundings if you use the up arrow key, so there's no need to use a text command for looking. You can EXAMINE or LOOK at an ITEM in your inventory to get more information on it.
COM_002:0:Orsino can execute obvious interactions like taking things, talking, or using doors by using the down arrow.
COM_003:13:Nope.
COM_004:0:To save your game, simply press one of the number keys from 1 - 4. Your game will be saved in that slot. 
COM_005:0:You cannot reload progress in-game. If you wish to load a save file, use the text command EXIT or QUIT.
COM_006:0:Use the left and right arrow keys to move. Use up and down to inspect or interact with the environment, and to advance dialogue. Press the ? to repeat a message.:0:You can skip whole conversations with END or PGDN, but you might miss something interesting!:0:Use the number keys 1 - 4 to save your game. Use -/+ to adjust music volume and [/] to adjust sound effect volume. EXIT or QUIT to return to the title page.:0:If Orsino stands still and has a second to think, he sometimes learns things he otherwise wouldn't. Try it!
COM_007:0:Trying to repeat an incantation? Orsino can only remember one incantation at a time, and not for very long.:0:Go back to the lectern and RESEARCH your chosen incantation.:0:Move to the room where you wish to repeat the incantation, and press the ? key.:0:If Orsino speaks, is spoken to, examines anything, or is otherwise distracted before repeating it, he WILL FORGET and you'll need to research again. 
COM_008:11:This door is locked. I could probably open it if you got the full version of See no Evil from Bigfingers.ca/SNE
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CIN_001:10:|0|This is a test for the cinematics.:-5:This is the second page of the cinematic test. 
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DEB_001:-46:Ciz.
DEB_002:-36:Hup.
DEB_003:-31:Agmago.
DEB_004:-51:This is Lord Barrod. He looks like a right bastard, but his hair looks soft and foofy, and he smells like pure sex, but before it gets into stank territory.
DEB_005:-41:Boulder.
DEB_006:11:I don't know how to SHOW that.
DEB_007:15:As if I have a choice. That's already showing. 
DEB_008:15:I suppose if I wanted to be a little less modest, that's how I would do it. 
DEB_009:-58:Thrall.