thefoundation | Week 7: Fast Forward to 2020

...Oh? It appears we've still have more formidable ones even among this group.

[ He smiles, bright. ]

I am yours to utilize as you see fit, for the remainder of this mission. With the caveat that I will protect Sandalphon and Nora above everyone else, and that any major decision be agreed to by group consensus.

[ ...And he'll just smirk. The only brightness would come from that ego, in stark comparison to the other's bright smile that didn't hold a trace of arrogance. ]

Hmph, so you will. Aren't you a gracious one?

I would not consider myself such.

[ A little more cheerful now, he's totally not thinking of the Ogre who tried to file for workman's comp or anything. Also, if Gil is looking at him with any kind of magic vision at all he looks like a freakin christmas tree light show over here. It's actually pretty painful to look at, as Nora learned. ]

Rather, this act is yours to play as you wish. As an outsider to this universe and now even the Foundation, my presence here is to carry out a contract. My own opinion differs vastly from most agents.

[ It's fine, he can handle looking at the divine, though he had no interest in checking Alcor's everything out for more than a single minute.

It'd be interesting fighting against him, nonetheless. ]

It appears we've something in common. [ To an extent. ] But would you, by any chance, consider your opinions to be superior than the rest of those mongrels?

[ Excluding Alcor's favorite toys, Gilgamesh didn't specify but it's implied more or less (or he believed it was) that he's excluding them somewhat. ]

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[ He purses his lips because he is actually the biggest human stan, but you know free will and all that. ]

My opinion is just that, my own. To classify myself is difficult, and I have no interest in doing so: I am not human nor have I ever been anything close to resembling human in all the years I have existed. However: when I choose to exact my will, whether it was in that game show or in my own universe, I have always felt it fair that others may oppose me as they see fit.

If we are talking in terms of battle prowess however, the answer is yes. I was made to bring about the end of days following the judgement of mankind, so few others can compare to me. Even more so, in present time. [ He acquired a world ending dog and somehow got even more OP. ]

[ He'll take notice of that little reaction, and his interest was vaguely piqued for now. ]

...Oh? How fair, even for a being who appears to stand among the divine. And amusing, considering your role in ending humanity.

Yet, here you are. Such is the power of fate.

And still, I have to wonder, what do you think of them? 'Humanity', that is. Even if judgment has yet to fall.

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[ The smile that grows on his lips is different than the bright one from before. In a way it's understated, but Gil might be able to grasp that despite his diminutive frame, there is much more to Alcor than meets the eye. ]

In a way, yes. A weapon is not supposed to gain cognizance and free will, and yet I did. And for as broken as that makes me, I have no regrets.

[ Polaris can take that up with him but it can't because he killed it. ]

It did fall, King Gilgamesh. It fell, and they rebelled and aligned themselves with me to destroy the ruler of the Heavenly Throne, Polaris.

But as for your question...I love humanity, and humans of course. They come up in all shapes, sizes, beliefs, wills, and for as much as they are distinct they are capable of uniting with each other in times of crisis. Only mankind would rally against the Seven Days of Judgement against all odds, refusing to give up hope even when there is only darkness. It was ludicrous, foolish, hopeless...and yet they persisted regardless.

Their free will, their drive to continue onward no matter what opposition they face makes them worthy of their existence.

[ ... There's a moment of silence on his part here. And then...

He'll just begin to laugh. It's relatively short in comparison to his usual, but longer than a normal standard one for sure. ]

There's nothing broken about you in the slightest. It seems to me that you've simply gone beyond a 'tool' or 'weapon', braking the shackles that once bound you.

[ Doubtless he's encountered gods and goddesses before in his life who would hold such a presence, and he couldn't claim that for all their obscene power they held his interest. No, their presence for the most part only were worth of his disdain.

So yes, he found now more substance other than 'power' being the reason that this man was more than he seemed.

What an answer it was indeed. He's amused. ]

Indeed, they've always struggled foolishly. Even in the face of the darkness that I've seen, I doubt that'll change.

Still, to think that you believe such things even while being witness to the foolishness of the Foundation in of itself...or perhaps that may be due to the struggles of those around you even then, hm?

Perhaps. I am Alcor, nothing more, nothing less, and that is more than enough for now.

[ His acceptance of himself is relatively new as far as his general sense of time goes, but it is acceptance, especially given his new found companions. He doesn't seem to mind the laughter, merely tipping his head in response. ]

Oh, I hold no fondness for the Foundation. Were it up to me I would annihilate them from this world, from this universe, until they were even less than a footnote in the Akashic Record. But, this is not my universe and as such I do not deign it proper for me to interfere in this world unless it is necessary. I am aware that many of those gathered here feel similarly towards me, and I do not begrudge them for it. My actions while I was an agent proved controversial, but I have no regrets—coddling a malnourished sapling does no good, as eventually it must weather the elements on its own. I am not Polaris, but I view laziness and inactivity as unbecoming.

[ This is a really long winded way of saying he basically tried to bad end r4 but...you know. ]

But there are still those who hold greater potential among this number, and for them, and to conclude my contract with Watanuki Kimihiro I find myself here.

[ He's decided a long time ago that this organization was unworthy. There's an unforgivable blunder that was made that threatened all of creation, on top of the nauseating treatment that was done in the past. For which he had still seen no proper recompense. It had done a poor job as a protector of humanity.

Things seemed better now, but...really, the truth of the matter was that he thought it deserved destruction. Nothing more, nothing less.

Though, he had to chuckle a little. ]

Oh? I'd say that was some form of graciousness on your part, but...I understand the sentiment over holding no favor for the Foundation. Just knowing that this sordid organization exists is an affront that I've barely tolerated for the moment out of necessity. I'm sure you're aware of how they've single-handily placed reality in trouble itself due to such carelessness in this one instance, on top of their other foolish acts.

That's the result of what 'coddling' has produced.

[ Among other things. ]

Still, I've yet to see many who hold much potential in this room at all. You've named two of those you've clearly found precious. Who else have you found to be worth your time, Alcor?

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I am, as well as there continued wasting of resources for no reason other than their ineptitude.

[ Self-worth and positive assessments will continue to go over his head for the foreseeable future, but hey passive acceptance is still kind of acceptance isn't it? ]

In no particular order and of varying potential of those currently present: Watanabe Saki, Flat Escardos, Minazuki Karen, Syaoran Li, Ozaki Toshio, Sora, Nanase Yoshi, Amamiya Ren, Cinque, Rean Schwarzer, and James Moriarty. That is not to say those not included lack potential, just that it does not yet reach my standards.

Hmph. We seem to be in agreement yet again.

[ He'll listen to those names he's listed. They're familiar to him not because he bothered to keep them to memory, but because he remembered them by default of seeing what he had in his visions...

But, uh...speaking of which...hm. ]

Of course. Well, now that we've thoroughly discussed the potential people who're worth time in this organization, there's something else we should talk about in regards to a 'result'.

I've no interest in disrupting this meeting. But, considering what it entails, someone should hear it.

[ He'll move to leave the room, and then the hotel as well, expecting Alcor to come. Though the other didn't know him, Gilgamesh was sure the man would have enough sense to understand when something must be communicated carefully. ]

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Oh? [ An amused and curious note, because not too long ago he wouldn't have deemed himself a "someone". He's still not sure it fits, but he's come far enough not to argue. ]

Very well. [ He'll follow behind without another word, levitating the whole way because walking is overrated. ]

[ Why are you people who were once tools like this??? Joking, there's an easy answer for that.

Anyway once they're outside, he'll casually just levitate himself, and Alcor could come up to the height he was, which was pretty high up. It's fine.

...They've something else to deal with right now, but though he felt this was separate from the curse, it still had to be discussed...just in case. ]

If you were actually paying attention to those tapes, you should know some of my capabilities. Therefore, I will get straight to the point.

[ After that, he'll allow Alcor to disseminate the information as he wished, which he presumed would be possibly among one of those people he mentioned. ]

I've received a vision in which there is no future. There's only an all encompassing darkness. One in which its presence felt like it was something incapable of being escaped from—though not like the curse or its miasma.

I was otherwise engaged at the time, but I received full reports from the Tico's. [ Plz like he wanted to sit around during a watch party, no thx.

He listens though, a frown crinkling his features and his voice losing much of it's typical cadence. ]

How familiar.

[ ... ]

Some elaboration if you are able: was it an end of days, or an end of hope?

[ 'How familiar' got him to raise a brow. But that lasted for about half a second because ... well, it's not impossible for someone to have some familiarity with such a thing. If anything, that just meant twice over he had chosen the right person to speak to of such things. ]

An end of days scenario, with nothing productive that'd come of it. There's no sign of life whatsoever in any capacity.

[ Reality ceases to exist as they knew it, from what he saw. ]

You may feel free to explain to me what 'an end of hope' would look like to you, however.

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Human life, all biological life, or the complete eradication of reality as it exists?

[ Just to get complete clarification, especially given who he is. ]

As I have previously stated, my original function was to pass judgement on mankind. However, this judgement would be complete, as the planet, the galaxy, and every molecule that makes up the universe would cease to exist. Everything would return to Mu, a complete reset awaiting further instruction from YHWH.

An end of hope would be where humanity has lost its will and despairs, when they no longer try to advance forward and fall prey to their vices. A darkness, but one that takes root in the psyche rather than the physical plane.

The complete eradication of reality as we know it, seeing as there'd be nothing left of it in the first place. This'd mean there's no biological life whatsoever that would exist in the aftermath, just darkness.

If there was any presence that indicated some form of life, I would've felt it.

[ But Unfortunately, darkness, and not the sort that came from people shutting off a light or something like that.

He had to idly wonder if that 'passing judgment' was the cause, though not from Alcor's end, but from another being capable of such a thing. He was less sure of that being the reason for it, however. ]

...Then even so, my previous conclusion still stands.

I see.

[ ... ]

How long until this comes to pass?

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Before the end of this year.

[ So. Not very long. ]

How truly, truly nostalgic.

[ Alcor doesn't oft repeat himself, but the circumstances here are anything but ordinary. ]

At least is more time than the previous seven days I oversaw, but it is hardly enough.

[ Really, they weren't. He'll tolerate the repeating nonetheless. ]

Hmph, no. It's a short time, though it's a wonder how anyone managed to defy even a several day timeline, given that was far shorter.

[ Smile. ]

Ah, I believe the answer to that is simple: they had my help in that instance.

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