Diligence (Espada who do not post will be demoted)

[Karzan Zaraki]

Karzan walked into the throne room, having returned from one of his journeys into Hueco Mundo. As he took his seat, he called to one of his two servants, and sent him out into Las Noches to look for all those who still dwelled in the castle, and summon them to the throne room.

"The time has come to start taking things seriously," Karzan said the servant made to do his bidding, "we have too few men, we need to start making ourselves known to the world. I will take what men we may have and we will go to the world of the living."

[virgil]

"Is that so, our Lord of the Deep? Go to the living realm? I am intrigued." Virgil's voice would be heard in it's calm demeanor, as if on cue with what Karzan had said. It was really just an odd coincidence he showed up so fast, he had been walking to the throne room to talk with Karzan about some trivial matters that were rather unimportant in the grand scheme of things...at least to Virgil, anyway.

"...What do we hope to do there, if I may ask? I did not think there was much benefit for us there, we are already allies with the Vizard and as far as I been told about the humans don't have much to offer." He questioned curiously, the snake interested in learning of the purpose of this expedition before any other members arrived. He had never gone to the human realm, and the idea excited his separate minds.

[Kyoshin Oscuro]

"You called, Karzan-senpai?" Kyoshin casually walked into the throne room and pulled up his chair. "Virgil-san," he acknowledged, feigning respect as he nodded to Virgil after he sat down. "So, what is thy command, oh Lord of the Deep?" he asked Karzan directly, pretending he didn't hear Virgil and Karzan's conversation before.

[Karzan Zaraki]

"So you are still alive Virgil?" Karzan said with a hint of surprise, "you and Slyx have been rather quiet s of late, so I was worried you might have followed your predecessor into obscurity."

Karzan blinked as Kyoshin entered the throne room, still not quite used to having this newest addition to the Arrancar. As his second in command spoke, Karzan made face of slight disgust as he uttered the honorifics that were common in the Human world.

"Drop the formalities Kyoshin," Karzan said, "I find those terms distasteful...in any case, to answer both of you, I fear that the World of the Living has not seen enough of our race in recent times. I am currently the only one here to have gone to the Human World for a purpose, and the only one who is known to any humans or others. As Virgil stated, we are allied with the Visards, but our reputation is dwindling even with them. Since Lord Anubis left, we have fallen into a sorry state, with many of our number deserting us in favor of roaming the endless desert that waits outside our walls. I wish to fix this."

[Kyoshin Oscuro]

"Nice," Kyoshin remarked, "What kind of an appearance shall we be making? How much, and what kind, of attention will we be drawing?" Kyoshin himself was very fond of eating the human Souls found so plentifully in the realm of the living. Souls had a unique taste when eaten fresh...

[virgil]

"I have been training the hollowed fox mostly outside of los noches where we are the most in danger...which may explain my absence from here." He responded to Karzan's surprise that Virgil had stayed in los noches. He heard his name called by an unfamiliar voice; he barely acknowledged the response but noted his presence. Clearly he was some subordinate of Karzan, but did not seem all that interesting to the chimera. Turning his attention back to the lord of the deep, he spoke, "It truly is a shame, lord of the deep, to see the arrancar leave us, serving no purpose to the existence of our species." He sighed woefully.

"The human realm might be hiding some powerful entities, I have no complaint with searching for them and testing my power against theirs." The lion admitted aloud, grinning quite happily at the thought of fighting a challenging enemy.

[Karzan Zaraki]

"Glad to hear it Virgil," Karzan said, "As for our aim...we're just there to cause some havoc. There's someone there I'd like to fight again, but once we are there, you may do as you please, so long as you cause a little chaos."

[Kyoshin Oscuro]

"Very good," Kyoshin assented, obviously pleased with Karzan's orders. Leaning back in his chair, he asked, "Is it also our intention to draw out Soul Society? They are not as strong as they used to be..."

[virgil]

"Soul society has it's people preoccupied with the Onigami Slayers, no doubt." Virgil pointed out, taking his seat finally in the Segunda's spot, it seemed a bit weird considering there was an empty chair between them currently. The "onigami slayers", as he referred to them as, were the forces Karzan and Virgil had fought with the onigami before the area was essentially destroyed by their powerful leaders.

"If they do send some form fighters they will be small in number." The chimera leaned forward, placing his chin upon his palm as he spoke. "It might take quite a bit of destruction to...draw them out." He spoke with a toothy grin of excitement. He was a bit disappointed at the idea that the shinigami might not even show, but if there was at least one opponent worth fighting there, he would be satisfied.

[Karzan Zaraki]

"The friends of that man Teisuke have been inactive since that incident Virgil," Karzan said lightly, "or at least they had not done anything major since I made my last visit to Kuro Akuma's organization."

Karzan sat silently for a moment, thinking about what kind of response he wanted to rouse in his enemies and allies alike. He came to a conclusion quickly, then continued to speak to the two others in the room.

"If the Shinigami decide to intervene let them," Karzan said absentmindedly, "but the group I'm most interested in, is the group being trained under Hasaki Ryo...on my last trip to the World of the Living, I encountered a rather interesting young man, and extracted quite a bit of useful information from his head, despite the broken nature of his mind. Ryo is a deserter of the Gotei 13, at least as far as I can tell, but he's a very powerful person. If we could reach enough strength to destroy such a man, I believe we would have properly restored our organization to its former glory...mind you, I do not expect it to be done easily or quickly. Take this man and his followers lightly, and you will find yourself stuck through by a very sharp object.""

[Kyoshin Oscuro]

"Interesting... Will this 'Ryo' be a first target for the three of us, or will you take care of him yourself?" Kyoshin leaned forward intently, continuing, "And about his followers... do they have a name for themselves?"

[virgil]

"A human who holds the interest of the Lord of the Deep...now I am intrigued..." Virgil stroked his chin as he spoke mostly to himself. After Kyoshin asked his question Virgil just sat back and waited for Karzan to elaborate on this group of people. The chimera was a bit surprised to hear of such humans who could give them any sort of challenge, but he did not doubt the Lord's words, at least this time.

As he sat and listened, it dawned on him. The reason he had walked to the throne room to begin with. "Lord of the deep, I was distracted by news of leaving for the human world, but I had come here to ask you if you had seen the Tercero espada? I had dueled with him earlier and wished to challenge him again, but he is no where around his quarters, or even Los noches. He could be out among the sands of Hueco Mundo I suppose...my question is out of curiosity mostly." He wondered about the other hollow, he had been a oddity among them, but Virgil still enjoyed fighting with him.

[Karzan Zaraki]

"Ryo won't be a target for a long time Kyoshin," Karzan replied, "his exact strength is unknown, but he is powerful enough to be an enemy to our allies the Visard...as to his followers, they are not really an organization, so much a group of human children with strange powers that he trains to defend themselves. There are others who are often in his company, but from the knowledge I gained, his students are mostly humans."

Next turning his attention to Virgil's question, Karzan thought about it for a moment, and realized he had never seen the Tercero Espada for any extended length of time.

"Ichiru is among those I assume to be missing," Karzan said lazily, "he never made himself known to me of his own accord. I am unsure if he is alive or dead, but he is certainly not in Las Noches."

[ichiru]

(Just cause im lazy)

[ENTER!]

The portal rips open just out side of las noches, that was a problem he thought as much, he closed his eyes as he slides his hands back into his pockets and begins on his way walking through the grand halls, he liked it some what here. not as much sand, since they had nice white flooring. He felt the lord of the deeps pressure and Virgil's. Ah two people he new.

It took some time but he made it to the meeting hall where the elite's of the Arrancar meet, he slowly slides one hand out of his jacket putting his pale hand on the door and pushes it open as he walks in leaving the door semi open. His eyes still closed he slowly walks over to his seat and sits down, he places his hand back in the pocket it came home and with that slowly opens his eyes.

"Sorry im late My lord. Had some things i had to look after."

He looks over at Virgil and nods his head. "Segunda" His eyes turn to the newest person in the room at least he thought he was new. he could't put his finger one his name. he hadn't meet this man. he doesn't..remember if he had. "and you must be frank"

[Kyoshin Oscuro]

Kyoshin leaned back in his chair, placing his elbows on the table and joining his hands together so that the fingers met at the tips as he drew his head forward so that part of it was hidden by his hands. "Strange, this Ryo..."

He fell silent, then watched passively as the Tercero entered the room and sat down, then jokingly guessed at Kyoshin's name.

"Kyoshin, Second in Command to the Lord of the Deep," responded the Second in Command coldly. "You are the Tercero, I assume." Kyoshin then turned in his chair back to Karzan.

[virgil]

"Heh, Tercero, we were just asking for you." Virgil gave a light nod to the arrancar, not really expecting anything else to come of the conversation. "We thought you may have left to the outside of Los Noches like the weaker arrancar." He explained as he lifted his left hand and began to fiddle with the piece of mask that lay at the edge of his hair. "Or...maybe you were just too lazy to show up." He yawned out, as the goat of the chimera spoke up for a moment.

"Back at the matter at hand, however..." He started as if interrupting himself, trying to get things back on topic. "Ryo's humans are worth examining, If we are invading the human realm. I ask only to know when, honestly." His voice was nonchalant, and he made sure to repeat what exactly they were doing so Ichiru could know. He did show up late after all.

[Karzan Zaraki]

"Hello Ichiru..." Karzan said looking directly at the Tercero Espada, "...strange that I did not feel your presence out in the desert during my wanderings...where have you been?"

As he waited for an answer, Karzan answered Virgil's question without looking away from Ichiru, "We'll head out as soon as this meeting is finished...and I would like to ask that you leave a message for Slyx in your quarters...invite her along if you want, but be sure she doesn't get in the way."

[ichiru]

A smirk came over Ichiru's face as he leans back in his seat, he slowly takes his hands out of his pockets and places them in his lap. He thinks over what he could say. Not looking any other place then Karzan. he answers virgil.

"I was hoping i could skip this meeting with a bunch of people who give me headaches. But. On a side Not..Lord. I would like to speak to you in private and not around these...kids."

He some what felt old. he had like 500 years on most of these guys. he leans back in his chair again slightly groaning. He then looks over at the second in command. he didn't feel like calling him by that long name. it as two much words..two..to many.

"Nice to meet you Frank. My name is Ichiru Kurou..and ya. you got my rank right."

He then looks back at the lord of the deep and smiles. "I went to the human realm to hunt for some earl grey tea." Simple answer.

[Karzan Zaraki]

"Whatever you wish to say can be said here!" Karzan said in a tone that betrayed his anger at Ichiru's insolence, "I too am younger than you, and yet age does not guarantee wisdom or power."

Stepping down from his throne, Karzan would start to walk toward Ichiru, and would suddenly disappear, as he used Sonido to move toward the Tercero Espada. Standing behind him now, Karzan placed his index figner on the back of Ichiru's head, and leaned down to speak in his ear.

"Are you aware of what I can do in this position Ichiru?" Karzan said as he ever so slightly exercised the control he would now have over his subordinate, "You can't so much as think a thought without my permission right now...test my patience again and what ever secrets you might wish to keep will come before my judgement."

Releasing his control, and pulling away from the Tercero, Karzan walked back to his seat, half expecting some sort of violence from Ichiru, and readied himself should such a thing happen.

"Now speak in front of your fellows," Karzan commanded as he walked, "and keep what I said about age in mind. You yourself are little more intelligent than a child if you think that age has any effect in the world we live in."

((Skipped the post order for some drama, wanted to have some fun before Virgil ruined my chance . Also, just in case you didn't know the Lord of the Deep Rank perk: Rank Perks))

[Kyoshin Oscuro]

Kyoshin only heeded the conversation in part, his mind wandering in thought. This world be the first time he had been to the human realm as an Arrancar, and the prospect of spiritually powerful humans had his appetite excited. They were bound to taste delicious, even if they put up a bit of a fight, and hunting them down would be fun with his Arrancar powers...

He barely noticed Ichiru call him a child, and only stirred slightly when the Tercero called him Frank again. Kyoshin figured that would get annoying if his subordinate kept that up, but wasn't too irked. However, it seemed that Karzan was irked by Ichiru. Very irked.

Feeling the tension in the room rise, as it always seemed to when Karzan was displease, Kyoshin raised his head in surprise as Karzan used Sonido and put Ichiru in some sort of mind lock. Secretly a bit pleased with Ichiru's chastisement, Kyoshin's attention was now on Ichiru as Karzan told the Tercero to speak before the Espada.