Redemption

“Hmmm..hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.. I hear something…strange….” Kagami would say with an awkward look on his face as he noticed the small change around the area. “Something something comes this way.. looks like it’s my time to play today. “ Kagami tipped his black fedora twice and walked towards the tower in the courtyard. There was something peculiar ominous about the area, and he had nothing but free time. It’s been like that ever since he assisted the other children when he needed help. He didn’t exactly know why he did, but there was a deep desire of duty and urgency when the situation demanded it. “Oh well…” Kagami would say causally made his stroll in his outfit.

His clothes are much like him. In each garment there is a minor fault, frayed stitching or a small tear. Even Kagami has forgotten them all, since it differs from each suit to the next. What does not differ however is the style which he has grown accustomed to. Lord only knows where he gets them all but short of removing an article of it the suit remains a constant. All of it remarkably tailored to fit him well. Business formal attire is perhaps one way to describe it; a collared white dress shirt in contrast to the dress slacks, fedora, dress vest, tie, and traditional trench coat which are colored black. The coat deserves some mention as it's been modified to duster length. And when the occasion calls for it he has a few suits on hand with an inverted color scheme, if only to follow the trends expected. There are a few unusual additions that are just another eccentricity he indulges in. Steel plated brown boots, short brown gloves, and for one reason or another two belts. There's even a pocket watch attached to the latter with a thick silver chain. He likes to strangle people with it.

“As a matter of fact, maybe there is someone around here that owes me money? That’s always a good reason to strangle people for. “ Kagami would say to himself with a small grin.

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“Well that’s a new function; I didn’t know the apple products could do that these days. My, how times changed. “Kogami would say as he observed the lightshow. After a while, he figured that nothing would happen when he stopped hearing the voice, but the voice appeared again. However, it was much closer. It seemed to be from a person that looked a bit familiar. “ Oh, I remember you from that kendo club. Naito right? So…. You too? You sound a toned down from the last time we met, like a neutered penguin. ” Kogami would say with a friendly grin and a small laugh. He needed to put up a front somewhat, he didn’t know what this person was up to. This entire situation was strange, but it was good to play it cool. “ Call me Kagami Haina…. i’m just as lost as you are.”

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“I said penguin, two different animals. And I said my name was Kagami, but hey.. I guess you was smart enough to put two and two together. Bravo…. I’m dead… want a medal?” Kogami would say casually as he flips out his pocket watch and checks the time. The hands weren’t moving as well, it really felt as if time stood still. After sucking his teeth, Kogami looked towards the tower. “I guess I can check this place out, feel free to lead the way Naito. I would go on ahead, but I’m not too fond of people standing behind me, gives off a bad vibe. “The life that Kogami used to live was full of being ridiculed and the merciless torture of life’s trials, being teased wasn’t going to break him. His emotions were under control, keeping the same grin on his face that he had before. “Well then, let’s get to exploring Mr. prodigy….”

“This outfit suits me just fine, I like it the way it is. A nice example of my….. imperfections…. we all cant be rich like you. To be honest, i kind of hated you a little for your fortune. It just give off the assumption that you didn't know how to appreciate shit, due to the fact that you get everything you want. But before i continue to make an ass of myself, lets stop there.. ” Kogami’s clothes weren’t up to par when he was alive? So what? He actually liked the rugged style that he was sporting for the time being “I don’t know what you’re talking about. I can guarantee that my hearing is much better than yours, and I didn't hear a voice whatsoever. I heard a sound, but that was about it. “ Kogami then raised an eyebrow when he realized that Kahn’s name was mentioned. “You mean that hero kid? Its good thing that he owes me a favor, he might be able to pay that debt sooner than later. Then again, I’m not too sure that persona users know anything about honor and value, but looks whose talking?” Kogami would say with a small shrug , he didn’t know who this destiny character was. It didn’t matter too much to him, but he was bit weary. Kogami doesn’t exactly play for their team, he was a being that served the crawling chaos. However, Kogami also looks after his own, as well as himself. That was one of the few bits of his old personality left behind.

From the way you speak and the Naito I met a year ago, I would have seriously guessed that you were his shadow. Either that or something changed you. I can only guess why you would be so chipper about your shortcomings. “ Then this “Naito” character said something interesting, Kogami doesn’t have to worry about the crawling chaos anymore?” What does that mean? Did both of the gods just …. Vanish? And I wasn’t talking to anyone, and I don’t hear anything right now. What are you saying?” Kogami would say with a slightly puzzled look as he puts his hearing on high alert for the sound again.

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“Don’t exist in this world huh? So I guess this means that I’m free to do with I want with no obligations whatsoever?” At this point, Kogami’s interest was piqued. Was their current exit due to the fact that this tower existed? Checking it out might not be such a bad idea after all. “ What’s wrong Naito, are you saying that even a dead man doesn’t have the right to live his life? I’m not really Kogami, I’m his shadow. And furthermo- oh shit it just hit me. Who the fuck called me?” Kogami would say as he checked his phone and said hello twice. “If you were talking about this person on the other line, then I don’t know who he is either. I kind of downplayed it since I practically seen it all. I mean, I really seen some shit over the course of my life. But yea, this phone is busted. “ Kogami would say as he shows Naito his phone screen for a brief moment and puts the phone away. “Like I was saying, I’m just a shadow. But since those gods don’t exist anymore, what I am doesn’t matter either.

“Ahh great….” Kogami would mumble under his breath as he turned around to the direction that Naito was talking in, awaiting to see Vera. “Why the fuck are you hiding anyway, can’t you understand that your steps are quite loud for me in my case? It not like I didn’t know you were there, but you move around too damn much.” Kogami would say as he puts his finger in his ear and do a casual shrug afterwards. “ So what do I owe the visit of the ice princ-“ Before long, Naito would start to move in another direction, claiming that he was waiting for someone. “Tch, fine. Do what you want….” Looking back at the direction of Vera, Kogami would suck his teeth, knowing that one of his weaknesses would have a surefire way of showing out abruptly if she started moving towards the tower. Vera was still a child, regardless of the negative way that she felt about him. Due to that, Kogami would be slightly obligated in helping her depending on her next course of action. As a matter of fact, as if he was anticipating the daggers that form from within Vera’s vocabulary, Kogami didn’t even bother to look her in the eye. Maybe this was one of the leashes that Naito told him about, but this was a leash that Kogami put on himself. Though, it’s not lie anyone would appreciate it or care anyway. “Such a shit fail-safe to keep your friends safe …. When the truth is that you never had anyway. Stupid fuck….. You’re going to mess me up in the process. “ Kogami was occupying his own thoughts for the moment. And if Vera didn’t acknowledge him, she would be free to do whatever she wanted, just like Naito. At least they saved gabby, that was enough.

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