"Is that really wise, do you think?" Reflected Mikaboshi without being clear as to which statement or action of Sousuke's he was referring. Perhaps he was referred to being relieved of his position in Sunagakure. After all, the ANBU Sennin had been a key force in defending the village from a number of substantial threats both within and without. Notably the battle against the Djinn creature would have had a considerably different outcome if not for the raw power that the former Lord of the Deep Court brought to the table. Turning his head to the side as though a massive bird, Mikaboshi stood as Sousuke foolishly willed the diamonds constricting Suna to contract. "To match wills against the creature that taught your filthy kind to fear the dark?"
Sousuke held Mikaboshi's gaze and to his side the ancient could hear the snapping and cracking of the diamond crystals spreading. The Steward was trying to force Mikaboshi to back down, to submit. Since he could not leverage the power of the Black Blade to do so then he would use his connection to Suna to force his hand and his obedience.
"Perhaps you don't understand the stakes. Allow me to clarify."
Behind Kazuki, there would be a sharp yelp of pain as Goro doubled over in pain clutching at his chest as the smell of burning flesh rapidly filled the room. Goro's grunts and protests of pain would quickly escalate into a wailing cry in between shouts of "Help!", "Stop!", "It hurts!" and various pleading cries for help from his parents who were naturally no where to be found. Mikaboshi had made no physical move but the reasoning behind bringing a young boy into the house with him was becoming increasingly clear. He'd done something to tamper with the young man's health, something that he could activate and maintain at his leisure without needing to be in physical contact or indeed even move to trigger. It was impossible to see what it was from how the boy twisted and writhed on the ground in agony but the disgusting smell of burnt skin definitely gave the impression that it was at least heat-based.
It seemed like what had become of the situation was a stand-off between the will of Mikaboshi and Sousuke. Both had victims within their grip, gasping and struggling to survive.
"No, it is precisely like him." Hissed Mikaboshi without taking his eyes off of Sousuke in response to Kazuki's plea for Sousuke to cease his torture of Suna's physical body. "It's so easy to visit suffering upon those without the power to stop us, isn't it Sousuke?"
As if to emphasize his point, Goro cried out one last time and was quiet as his throat began to give out from the screaming even though from the continued thrashing it was clear that the pain had in no way subsided. Folding his hands behind his back, Mikaboshi continued to hold Sousuke's gaze.
"The boy burns from the inside out. I can combust him at any time I like. But really, I am enjoying this moment we're having. It's so nice to see others finally bear witness to your selfishness the way that I have. Tell me, what color do you think you'll paint the walls after you are done scraping young Goro's blackened remains down from them?"|[legend="[[b][u]OOC Notes[/u][/b]] - [[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3A-lJQlrmk]SCENE BGM[/url]]"]
Mikaboshi - Sand ANBU Sennin
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Sousuke held Mikaboshi's gaze and to his side the ancient could hear the snapping and cracking of the diamond crystals spreading. The Steward was trying to force Mikaboshi to back down, to submit. Since he could not leverage the power of the Black Blade to do so then he would use his connection to Suna to force his hand and his obedience.
"Perhaps you don't understand the stakes. Allow me to clarify."
Behind Kazuki, there would be a sharp yelp of pain as Goro doubled over in pain clutching at his chest as the smell of burning flesh rapidly filled the room. Goro's grunts and protests of pain would quickly escalate into a wailing cry in between shouts of "Help!", "Stop!", "It hurts!" and various pleading cries for help from his parents who were naturally no where to be found. Mikaboshi had made no physical move but the reasoning behind bringing a young boy into the house with him was becoming increasingly clear. He'd done something to tamper with the young man's health, something that he could activate and maintain at his leisure without needing to be in physical contact or indeed even move to trigger. It was impossible to see what it was from how the boy twisted and writhed on the ground in agony but the disgusting smell of burnt skin definitely gave the impression that it was at least heat-based.
It seemed like what had become of the situation was a stand-off between the will of Mikaboshi and Sousuke. Both had victims within their grip, gasping and struggling to survive.
"No, it is precisely like him." Hissed Mikaboshi without taking his eyes off of Sousuke in response to Kazuki's plea for Sousuke to cease his torture of Suna's physical body. "It's so easy to visit suffering upon those without the power to stop us, isn't it Sousuke?"
As if to emphasize his point, Goro cried out one last time and was quiet as his throat began to give out from the screaming even though from the continued thrashing it was clear that the pain had in no way subsided. Folding his hands behind his back, Mikaboshi continued to hold Sousuke's gaze.
"The boy burns from the inside out. I can combust him at any time I like. But really, I am enjoying this moment we're having. It's so nice to see others finally bear witness to your selfishness the way that I have. Tell me, what color do you think you'll paint the walls after you are done scraping young Goro's blackened remains down from them?"|[legend="[[b][u]OOC Notes[/u][/b]] - [[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3A-lJQlrmk]SCENE BGM[/url]]"]
Mikaboshi - Sand ANBU Sennin
OC: Ray requested a change in post order. It is now Sousuke's turn. 
