The Malevolent Manor [IO]

Asahi speaking to him in a clam voice only served to make him feel more uncomfortable. "Oh God, its got me doesn't it? Its inside me!" Kato began to scratch at the handprint that was spreading. "I can feel it inside me!" He was in a full on panic at this point before he was surprised by Asahi who tackled him and began to shove something into his mouth. "WHAT THE HELL!" He screamed and kicked his feet and flailed his arms as he was trying to shove a piece of paper into his mouth. He was not exactly sure how the situation had spiraled to this. Mikaela was having a panic attack, Asahi was shoving a piece of paper into Kato's mouth, and Kato was struggling to try and figure out what was going on. 

After a few moments of trying to fight back, Kato finally somewhat came to his senses, and realized that he had to just eat the damn paper. He quickly just began to bite down and chew on it before he was able to swallow it. "Okay, there, it is gone!" Kato said as Asahi relented and Kato scrambled away from him. Asahi did mention that it was not going to be pleasant, but at first it was not so bad, and then he felt a sickness inside of him that he did not think he had ever felt. But, Asahi began to yell about getting to the door, and Kato was stuck with a choice. Vomit or run. He chose to run because honestly being in this room was no longer a good time. Well, it had not been a good time since they had gotten there, but with the impending demon ghost thing slowly getting closer and the ghost that was growing in his stomach apparently fighting back he was desperate to get out. 

So he ran towards the door. He sprinted out into it behind Mikaela and then, just like him, the room began to spin all around him. Kato, unable to think straight, just let the room do its thing and instead of trying to hold onto to anything he just fell and bounced around. Then, after a few moments, the room stopped spinning and he sat up straight and looked at Mikaela who asked where he was. Kato could offer no response except to expel pitch black vomit from his mouth. However, after it was gone, he did feel better. Wiping away the leftover bile from his lips he could only sit there with his head still spinning at everything that had just happened. 

"I dunno if I would want to live here." 

TWC: 2344

To say things had continued to spiral out of control was an understatement.  He had been on a real mission with Kato, but not one with the Senju.  Either way he had a limited understanding of their capabilities, and their ability to handle pressure.  This was...not how he had hoped things would go.  The paranormal peculiarities that continued to populate the place were starting to reach critical mass, but still.... he had hoped for a little more.  Though, he mused it was possible that the influence of malign spirits was shouldering much of this blame.  Just being in their presence unsettled even hardened men, and this was one hell of a presence to be in.  Pleased that Kato had eaten the paper the handprint would stop growing, the inky black tendrils reaching out from the spot, mimicking the shinobis vascularity.  Thin veins of black stretching out, but not growing.  In truth he wouldn't be able to fix that problem for at least a couple days, though the spirit tag should keep the worst of the symptoms at bay until then.  No that was no longer the most pressing concern....the thing in front of him had more or less taken that spot.  

He would watch as the other two shinobi exited the room, and he was hoping it was too a safe place.  Asahi however, opted not to follow them.  Rather it was time to put some other skills to the test and having the other two not shouting and freaking out in his ear was a generous blessing.  Had he been a real shinobi, a real member of a military who sought not only his own safety but that of land and countryman, he likely would not have taken this approach.  As it was, Asahi was a ronin at best with his samurai lifestyle.  Used to defending himself, as his only real constant companion being Yasahiro was more than capable of taking care of himself.  The idea of teamwork was foreign, and though he didn't outright attempt to do his companion's harm...Asahi Yagami was not known for being a leader, teacher, or really anything that was useful in this situation.  So...he trusted the two shinobi could figure something out and survive, while he took care of the much more interesting business that was held within the room.  Scanning he noted that Kato had not taken his bags with him, instead his bolt up had caused them to stay on the ground.

Good and bad.....Good for Asahi, potentially bad for Kato.   Looking up, he saw the entity pulling now its torso from the hole in the wall.  Impossibly long pale limbs, fingers like giant spiders, each inch smooth like living marble.  Its lipless head was now outside the hole, a single eye on its forehead a jaundiced yellow color with a violet pupil.  Bending over he picked up the bags that Kato had left and gave them a light lob slapping into the being face causing it to wince slightly.  They wouldn't cause any real harm to the creature, but they would serve their purpose in due time.  Looking around he noted that the salt was still in place, Asahi stood proud within the circle.  "Soooooo, you haunt here often?"  He would ask with a smile, as the creature had finished its escape from the black hole that closed behind it.  It was around 7 feet tall, naked yet smooth all over the same white marble flesh, each limb longer than it should have been.  Its teeth jagged and open from the lack of lips.  He gave his last little baggie a toss hitting it dead in the chest causing another wince.  "So.....care to play a game?"  He would ask still smiling as the creature cocked its head.  Hopefully the Uchiha and Senju could get along and survive.  Surely that combination had no history of conflict.    

TWC - 2853

It is widely known by those who bother to investigate such things that the majority of sentient entities love playing games.  From Oni, to spirits, to some say the Gods themselves, and though there was no clear reason why, it still held true.  Though, it was hard to know for certain, and exceptions always existed....it was worth the try.  The creature did not make a sound, but Asahi could see it's interest.  Scanning the room he found it had shifted, likely due to the creatures interest.  Finding what he was looking for he placed the Go table betwixt them.  

He wasn't sure how long the game lasted, but in the end he had been successful.  Placing the last black piece on the board that sealed his victory he smiled.  "All I'd like, is for myself and the other individuals of which where my companions to be allowed to leave, and.....a rematch one day."  The words had barely left his lips, and on his next blink he found himself sitting up in his bed.  His possessions spread around him.  The trick was to claim something for yourself, and a gift for the entity.....never failed.  

(Exit due to no response in a long time)

TWC - 3045

Claims
Memorized Mikaela Senju CHakra
+60ap for max stats
2500wc towards - Soft Wind Blowing
250 wc towards - Mind Read
250wc towards - Fear Pull

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