Seran Manor (Gabriel Seran)

[Masaru]

Masaru awoke lying on a couch in what appeared to be a mini medieval art gallery. It appeared he lost, which was what he believed the obvious outcome since Masaru had sized Gabriel up before the battle. Even though it was assuredly his defeat, it still was a learning experience. A way to learn about someone was through their fists.

Seeing that Gabriel wasn't in the room yet, Masaru just glanced around and began admiring the art. He seemed to be in a fine condition, his nose stopped bleeding and his clothes had absorbed most of the impact from the beat down he had. The only question that came to mind was, where was he?

[Gabriel Seran]

Gabriel strode in wearing an overly luxurious suit, however he wore it as such that it looked almost slopply, his hair scraggly about his face and the suit left open. A glass of vodka hung in his grip as he trudged up the stairs and into the attic room where Masaru would surely be found.

"16th Century artwork there, alot of it is irreplacable." Gabriel remarked before taking a swig of his poison.

He paced about till he found the soft folds of the couch leaning back in shear exhaustion, despite how powerful he'd become it always left him tired deactivationg. And still left a sense of more.

"So, How d'yo feel, hope I didn't bash you too hard."

[Masaru]

"So, How d'yo feel, hope I didn't bash you too hard."

Masaru chuckled, and with that effort coughed up some blood onto his hand. He shrugged then wiped it off on his leather jacket.

"I've never been better, You have improved, Gabriel"

He then glanced around yet again.

"These are fine collections you have here. I myself only collect replica's because I do not trust myself to handle the real picture with the respect it deserves."

[Gabriel Seran]

"I've never been better, You have improved, Gabriel"

Gabriel nodded from his relaxed position, "Been training, like I said before things are spiraling in motion; perhaps I'm just paranoid..."

Gabriel shrugged taking another short sip scrunching his face from the harsh taste of it. His crimson eyes traced Masaru's movements seeking out each painting, each ornate detail.

"Yes, I understand how you feel about that..." He made a short smile,

"However I do feel as though they hold a more symbolic feeling when they are real. More important and far more powerful an image they send.' Gabriel chuckled crossing his legs.

"Much like these titles going around, kid's think they're stronger because of a little title."

[Masaru]

Masaru nodded at the wisdom in Gabriel's words.

"There is great power in a name, titles themselves hold great merit in the material world. Before we are done we will have amassed quite a few titles ourselves I suppose... Tis true the real painting itself carries the artists true feelings behind why he or she drew that piece of art. Don't you believe human emotions taint the true meaning behind art though? The beauty of art is how it can be interpreted in many ways. If one has an original there is already the impression of the artists interpretation in the painting that will never cease to be there."

[Gabriel Seran]

Gabriel smirked, Title's to him meant nothing anymore, in his life he'd earned them easily and still they held little valor other than fear amongst the masses. What he wanted now was respect. It would be the ultimate token for his life from here on out. A small nod however would relate the paintings.

"Emotions may cloud judgment and reasoning but they also light our destinations... I'd never be where I am now if it wasn't for my rebellious nature." Gabriel admitted easily as the booze let loose his tongue.

"You see I want to do somthing important here. I want to see the school hierarchy redefined. The Captain without any power." Gabriel smiled shortly, "A school composed of the people, and lead by them." He broke into a fit of grins appearing all too happy at the realization. If Masaru noticed he'd been drinking heavily. Lately Gabriel had been a mixture of bliss and depression.

[Masaru]

Masaru saw a different side of Gabriel at this time. Something seemed different. This man had definitely changed, be it for better or worse Masaru was to find out eventually. Under age drinking didn't really matter in the country nowadays apparently, or Most people didn't abide by those rules so much as the government gave up on enforcing it. It seemed Gabriel shrugged off Masaru's warning as to the titles, so he kinda put it back up there as emphasis.

"If you treat someone like a beast soon enough they will become one. Do not underestimate the power of names. So you want to remake the school under communism?"

The Gabriel in this state probably wouldn't mind or note any change in subject Masaru thought to himself.

[Gabriel Seran]

Gabriel nodded solemnly, he'd been raised in Europe they didn't care for which age you drank at there were more important matters to attend to. Slidding back into the couch Gabriel felt at ease, no worries that would be till the next day of course.

"No, more like a Republic..." The sly grin remained, there was a method to his madness this was where Masaru would need to trust his judgment.

"A republic of individually led clubs orcastrated to divide power from the Pillars, rendering them useless."

He chuckled a bit before calming.

[Masaru]

Masaru pondered the thought over. A republic? Hmmmm... seemed slightly plausible, though the problem is going about the clubs, how would it not become an oligarchy yet again?

"Seems like an interesting thought, though may I ask, how is it you plan on going about this? I am sure you have already thought about the chances of the republic turning right back into an oligarchy, or monarchy in no time."

[Gabriel Seran]

Gabriel nodded solemnly, "Thats why I need help; From either my men or the Captain." Gabriel said bluntly again the stupor fading slightly though he was still visualizing blurs.

"I need the power of the Captain to get this enstated, and then I also need the student body's activity in these networks, if it all goes to plan and goes fluidly then we can imobolize control from the top and the actual chances of war are limited."

[Masaru]

Masaru nodded. Who was this captain, and was he willing to give up his power?

"Who is this captain we need to deal with? Are you sure he or she is willing to give up their power?"

[Gabriel Seran]

Gabriel stood up to begin pacing accordingly. Yes this would be thr troubesome part. With their current Captain Gabriel doubted his association, though in the concept of peace however he may chnge his ideals.

"David Blaze, though I think it'd be best to work with him as opposed to against him on this one...been trying for that myself." Gabriel made a low nod.

[Masaru]

Masaru made a note in his mind. David Blaze. If Masaru should happen upon him then it would be wise to stay on good terms if possible.

"If I were to, by any chance, meet this 'David Blaze', would it be wise to not mention our plans to him yet? I could perhaps get on good terms with him beforehand and we could both arrange a meet of some sorts"

[Gabriel Seran]

Gabriel nodded, "I will discuss my plans with him, if you so choose or deem it necessary try and get him to conform to whatever means..."

Gabriel set his glass aside having thusly finished it.

"As for the Black Knights, there is something special I have in store for them.."

[Masaru]

Masaru hummed thoughtfully. Hmmmm

"Ah yes, the Black knights. I assume In your plans I am to be part of them sooner or later?"