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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:33 pm
"You don't need to do anything. I needed to come and check on things, and you said that you were interested, so I thought I would show you how it all works."
Neko walked into a much smaller room, but still a decent size. There were dummies lined up on one end of the room, and a small boy, Dalcon, on the other, slinging foxfire at the metal targets with ease. He was wearing a nightcap, his head shaved. He nodded to Neko as he walked in, then continued with what he was doing.
Motoko had walked off, returning to Neko's side after a moment, carrying a small slip of paper and a small pile of clothes. She offered them to Ishira, holding the paper out separately. It was a check, written for a rather large sum of money, and addressed to Ishira. It was written from Jinrei Enterprises.
"How are you feeling, Bardiel?"
"Good, sir. I can see things a lot clearer than before, and they move a lot slower now.."
The boy didn;t even stop his training as he spoke, pulling off complex acrobatic maneuvers while constantly attacking the targets.
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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:47 pm
Ishira nodded and followed Neko, silently. She had been interested, so there wasnt any agruement about that... But she felt kinda selfish for being here, doing nothing... While everyone else seemed so busy. Her eyes went to the boy and something inside her told her it was Dalcon. She watched him, as he flung the firefox, missing the fact that she wasnt her fox right now or she would probably join him. She felt very out of place as a human... Her eyes continued to watch him even when Motoko came up to her with clothing. Ishira reached for it and then stopped, turning to look at the other thing she was being given. She was confused and it would show on her face. "Why are you giving me this? " She asked, as she took the clothes and looked at the paper like it was foreign. "I havent done anything to deserve that.."
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Ishira Tsubasa Vice Captain
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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:55 pm
"You need to get more clothes. I don't have anything that will fit you well enough."
He watched Dalcon carefully, then walked out of the room, and headed down the bay again, into a small office. He sat behind the desk and motioned towards the couch before he got started on paperwork, the door sliding shut behind them.
"Have a seat and get some rest, I need to go through these plans and see what I can do to make the frame more efficient. I'll be a while, so if you're not tired, fell free to wander. Everyone should know who you are, so you won;t have any trouble."
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Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 10:26 pm
Ishira reluctantly took the piece of paper. She had plenty of fabric in town to make her own wardrobe and not to mention her bloodstained kimono, that she kept in very good condition, except for the fact it was bloodstained... She looked at Dalcon one more time, reminding herself of Reeve and how she knew hed hate her or possibly kill her the next time he saw her.... She couldnt say that she hadnt seen his son anymore, so she shrugged and turned, following Neko again. He directed her to the couch which sent a pulse of excitement from Kyuu.
Is he going to.. You know? Will you be putting me to the side again so i can watch? Ishira shuddered at how creepy it was to have the blade talk like that.
"Your starting to sound like an odd pervert, stop it." She hissed to the blade, before putting her items down and then untying Kyuu from her back.
You Are!!! Another pulse of warm energy pushed Ishiras stray hair back and she glared at the thing.
"Enough Kyuu... I cant sit with you strapped to my back." She then took her place on the couch, still looking at Kyuu with narrowed eyes. "We may have to wander... Kyuu is about as worked up about things that... Nevermind..." Ishira circled her temples with her fingers. Dont think of that...
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Ishira Tsubasa Vice Captain
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Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 10:29 pm
"Well then. Do as you wish..."
Neko glanced up at Ishira, then the weapon before returning to the schematics on the desk. He mulled over them for a bit, scratching his chin a little before unclasping his armor and setting it to the side. It was going to take a while.
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Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 10:47 pm
Ishira swore that if Kyuu could be human, the damn thing would be jumping around, wide eyed, pulling on her clothing, cause the thing would not stop sending out waves of energy after what Neko had said. It snickered and lit up a few times, like a child overly excited with a new toy of some sort, but this was really more of a show. It couldnt be helped, a smile spread across Ishiras face and she chuckled a little. She patted the wooden staff and then looked up at Neko.
I knew that this room would be.. how is it said? 'Broken in'? Ishiras face flushed a rosey red and she turned Kyuu again, her brow furled as she tried to figure out something to say.
"Kyuu, what is going on with you?"
It will be defiled, will it not? Ishira couldnt answer that question. Sure, at some point in time this room could serve a use like that, but then again, it was up to Neko if he used the room in that sort of way...
"Neko, help me here please? Am i the only one hearing her voice?" Ishira didnt look to him, her face was bright red and she knew it, and if she looked at him, the thoughts would just come through like a dam breaking. Kyuu stop? Please?
Why? Kyuus voice was confused, but at the same time taunting.
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Ishira Tsubasa Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 11:54 am
After working a while on the paperwork, Neko walked out of the office. Motoko was waiting for him, her face serious as she walked with him, heading to the Bardiel Unit.
"We have information saying that Bao is making a move soon, we should mobilize, and test the Armor Frame before it's needed."
Neko sighed, shaking his head as he looked up at the mech, which was kneeling, partly covered by cloth tarps.
"The core's synchronization rates still aren't high enough, it's too much of a risk to put him in the Frame right now. Send Matariel and Sandalphon to find Bao, and I'll see what I can do about Bardiel."
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 1:19 pm
Ishira came back to the room, running a towel through her dripping wet hair. She lowered her eyes and a sigh escaping her as she went to the couch. She must have just missed him or something, but she had hoped he would have taken her offer... Then again, he may have confused her again, which would have not been pleasant. A small breeze came from the open door, sending a shiver up her bare skin. Of coarse she had just come from the showers, everything seemed much colder then it actually was. And it didnt help she wasnt dressed, she had clothes in her hands though. Looking at them she wondered if any would fit, and then there was another gust of cool air. Ishira turned and pushed the door closed with one hand. She glared at the door, but welcomed the warmth that was in the room when the door was closed. She went to Nekos desk, running the tips of her fingers over it as she looked down at it through her bangs. The smell was still rich, causing her to ache as she left it and went to the couch. Her eyes caught hold of Kyuu and she almost wondered what the thing was thinking. It had been so quiet... Ishira bent over, putting the cloths on the couch and shifting through them until she found something that was like her tunics. She put it over her head, and squeezed the fabric past her breasts. When it was past, it hung loosely over her stomach and spilled past her hips, stopping halfway down her thighs. She pulled out a fabric belt and tied it to her hips, showing that she in fact had more then just a chest under the clothing.
Ishiras eyes shined a bit as she looked up to the lights of the room. Her hands worked from the belt and now to her wet hair as she brushed the tangles out with her fingers. She thanked her mother for giving her such fine hair, that rarely worked against her, even after certain acts. It was one of the few things she was happy to get from her mother... Other then that she wished that Kayana had been her true mother. So there would be an attack soon? Then why was she still human? Why did Neko leave her in this form?
Maybe because he likes you better in that form. Kyuus voice made Ishira jump and she looked down at the blade.
"Oh so now you speak, after your done being a perv?" Ishira said, still working her hands through her hair.
It was interesting... A new way to get even with him.. Kyuus voice became very low and Ishira glared at the thing.
"Your not doing it, so it isnt you getting even." She stated, before looking back at the lights. She wanted the familiarities of her elements back again..
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Ishira Tsubasa Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 1:30 pm
Motoko nodded her head and walked away from Neko. He scratched his chin as he walked around the complex, taking in every detail. He walked back into the office, the door sliding shut behind him. He nodded to Ishira and walked over to his desk, picking out certain documents as he spoke.
"What's the easiest way to kill the body, Ishira? Think back on the tactics I taught you..."
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 1:39 pm
"The mind. You kill the mind, you kill the will, you kill the body. Simple and mostly easy... More directly, you could go for the heart." Ishiras heart seemed to jump when he entered the room, but she didnt show any reaction to it. She continued running her hands through her hair and narrowed her eyes a bit.
How does that work? Kill the mind? Kyuu seemed confused which brought a smile to Ishiras face and she once again looked down at the blade.
"You mess with the mind Kyuu. You gain trust and then bend it to your will, until it snaps and breaks." She took her hands out of her hair and then sat down next to the blade. It was silent for a second and Ishira opened her connection to it again. Confusion, Kyuu was still confused about what Ishira had meant.
How does one get into a mind? Im only use to taking a head off, or cutting through a heart.... Kyuu seemed so innocent but Ishira was sure the blade had once played some games. She shrugged, crossing her hands behind her head while leaning back.
"Its simple Kyuu, you just need to the desire to kill some one. This entire time youve been playing your own game against Neko, its like that." She closed her eyes, and crossed one leg over the other, waiting for Kyuu to get it. A hint of recognition streamed through Kyuu and Ishiras grin widened. "There you go." She whispered.
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Ishira Tsubasa Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 2:54 pm
"Exactly, and in this body, I am the mind. So it only makes sense to keep the mind well protected. I shouldn't be here, it's too dangerous to the operation..."
He finishes collecting the important papers, folds them, and slips them into a pouch on his vest before walking back to the door. he looked to Ishira and raised an eyebrow, a grin growing on his face.
"Wait.. so, she's not still manipulating you, is she?"
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 3:13 pm
Ishira looked to Neko and a wicked smile came across her face.
"Didnt i already tell you that?" Ishira uncrossed her legs and then stood. She grabbed her things and then Kyuu before following Neko. She didnt want to be left alone here, shed rather follow him and continue her training until he released her of the human form. Obviously there was more to be done.
What does he mean by that??? Kyuu asked after Ishira picked the blade up. Ishira chuckled and didnt say anything out loud. He thinks you control my actions, including what happened earlier.
I couldnt do that.. He must be crazier then i thought. Can the others do that?
"I dont know Kyuu, but your pretty convincing at times." Ishira shrugged, tying Kyuu neatly to her back.
Convincing is one thing, controlling is another. And i dont have any control over you anymore then i do myself... As far as convincing, i dont think i could be as.... creative, as you two are.
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Ishira Tsubasa Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 3:17 pm
"Hey, just making sure..."
The door slid open and Neko walked out with a smile, a few of the other experiments bowing as he and Ishi left. Neko boarded the tram again, and waited for his student, so they could head back to Durem.
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 3:26 pm
Ishira was silent as they walked through the building. She held herself tall and had one hand protectively on Kyuu. She had no reason to be over protective of anything really, she knew no one would came after them, but being around the experiments had her on an edge that she couldnt really explain. Her eyes glanced to each of them, measuring them as they walked away. When they boarded the tram, Ishira let out the breath she had held slowly and put Kyuu to the side again as she walked up to Neko.
"No, those were my desires my wishes, no one elses. I have much more control over Kyuus connection with me, and i cant literally turn it off like a light switch when i want to. I would never let her take my body to give it to you." Her eyes were serious and she shook her head lightly, her hair creating waves around them. "Its mine and i choose what i want to do with it."
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Ishira Tsubasa Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 3:39 pm
"Good."
Neko watched the doors of the tram close, and they began their journey back to Durem.
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