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 Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:37 am
Fredrick for once perked up and turned his eyes to Ishado seeing in him the same sort of reckless fighting spirit he had often seen in the eyes of the other officers back in his days as a cop. It made him grin. He stood a put his hands in his pockets feeling a bit more at ease now. He watched his sister go warily but felt that she could take care of herself. She had rescued him after all. And so instead Fredrick turned to Ishado with a friendly grin. "I don't think Panderas meant any insult. He may be smart but as I seem to notice...even the smartest people lack common sense most of the time. " Then Fredrick stretched and turned his eyes to the ceiling thoughtfully. "If you were to ask me...I think Kain was crippled sure...but maybe he's coming anyway because of Draega. I mean...she's probably pissed about having her boyfriend ripped-apart right in front her...and you know what they say about women scorned. Other than that I've got nothing. Can't solve a case if they're aren't enough clues."
Panderas raised an eyebrow at Fredrick's comment, and nearly smiled. He came around to place a hand on the detective's shoulder and then leaned on it, almost like a lover might. "Well, I'm not sure whether to be offended or if I should take that comment as a compliment Fredrick. In any case I get the feeling we should be headed outside. Kain should be arriving soon, and I would like to see the outcome of the unfolding events myself. I only hope that they will fall in favor of a mutually beneficial situation. And not end up with Singe and Nimm going up against Draega and Maya. As I find that to be most disconcerting...no doubt because Singe would use it as an opportunity to renew his lost vampiric abilities. Such as they are called. " And then Panderas shrugged and ran a hand through his long mane of black hair. "I have two hours in this body at the least, before it falls apart so....I have plenty of time to oversee this much."
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 4:14 pm
Nimm nodded. "I'm not worried about having to hold my own against Dreaga, Maya however I don't know nor can I figure anything out about her, and thats a problem. Save for making her ill, I don't have much defense against something I don't know anything about." True she didn't know anything about Dreaga, but that was easily remedied. "I'll go talk to Lilane." she said turned to head toward the meditating girl. She walked up quietly behind her and waited a moment, not wanting to disturb her if she was meditating.
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Neko_Shinobi Vice Captain
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Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:06 am
Lilane did not open her eyes, though the air around her seemed to grow nearly unbearable warm. And when she spoke her steady voice spoke of anger. " I know what is you want to ask me. Though my eyes are closed to this world and pointed inward I am still aware. And I can already tell you this." Lilane's eyes snapped open and for the first time since Panderas' lab she glared, though is was softer than what someone with a more vengeful heart could muster, coming off as a stern stare. "You would ask me to betray a friend. And you would try to say it is for a peaceful cause. But you would be wrong. You would use my knowledge to destroy her. And in attempting to destroy a monster the man you show affection for would attempt to become one. Only a human may destroy a monster. Only the pure can overcome the corrupt. You and your friends say you will die in battle. And I ask you 'as what'? Will you die as heroes? Will you die as villains? Will you die in a pointless battle which served no purpose but to abate your own selfish desires?"
Then Lilane closed her eyes once more and stood, and when she did so flames burst from her feet and surrounded her, forming flames behind her, though they seemed to touch nothing around her. "Or will you be martyrs against an evil? In which case you know nothing of martyrdom. You know nothing of heroism or purity. All you can see is yourself and pain within you." Lilane then reached out and touched Nimm, and ashes began to fall from her fingertips like the petals of a flower. "Despite what you say...you fear more the pain you will feel at causing sickness unto others....then the action of causing the sickness itself. We are all selfish. But it is when we take the pain of others onto ourselves that we become the most selfish. That is why my flame harms none...because I understand this. In order to harm no one...I must not harm myself...in order to avoid harm unto myself...I must not harm others."
Lilane then sighed and pulled her hand away, leaving it just as untouched as before, though ashes blew away from her fingertips in the wind. "You may believe me to be naive. And I will agree with you. For I do not know everything. Only the wisest of men knows everything. But because I admit I am not wise....perhaps that is what makes me wiser than most. So prove to me you are wiser. Prove to me that you and your lot will not strike the first blow...and I shall stand between you and my friend. But should you and any of your allies attempt to harm the woman who I have pledged my dying breath to....then I will stand against you. For I love her...as I love the world...as I love myself. For despite my selfishness I aim to do the world better." And at this last Lilane turned her eyes toward Singe and her warm eyes looked through him, as if judging his very soul before closing slowly with a breath and opening again and looking upon him kindly, but strictly, like one who expects much.
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Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:05 am
Kain M ShZual First he'd take notice of Ravyn's movements, then her slight amount of noise. He'd chuckle a bit, wondering what had taken her so long...though Lilane's appearance was a bit different. The girl made no attempt to hide herself, so he had to give her some credit...still. He had to wonder how their little group of once two, then three and a quick change to four had quickly expanded so much. Honestly he didn't care, but given his new agenda he hardly saw the point. Given Panderas' appearance he figured there was something here he wanted, something from them and Kain's little brothel had something to do with it. The ONLY reason he cared was because he'd mentioned Nimm. "I'll be patient and bide my time. Besides, there's plenty of power to be had here. I figure Ishado would be more then happy to give me what he can, and I can threaten Bastion enough to get what I want. Ravyn's dexterity and keen senses would even be a bonus...Nimm, I think I've figured out how Kain became what he is now. He started out like me; he had some way to gain multiple powers...and in the end, I KNOW the lust for power consumed him. Nimm...Kain made himself a monster for his own sake. I do it so that I can forever protect you, no matter how long you choose to live."
He'd quickly tear the scythe from the ground and toss it at Ravyn as if it were no more then a tomahawk and growl a bit. "If you think I'm that naive then you're one hell of an idiot. Granted I'm no longer a vampire, which I WILL fix...I do have senses beyond a pathetic elf's. Please, refrain from insulting me, yes? If you've something to say then say it less you wish my scythe truly strike you. I've agreed not to KILL you...I can do oh so much more, though...but only if you continue this charade." Lilane was another story...he didn't really know her. Well, he didn't at all. He knew her name, her face, and the fiery aura she held. Beyond that, she was a mystery... "Nimm, you will be Draega's target. Even if Kain's incapacitated, his harlots remain free. His harpy will no doubt want to strike you down in rage, and given the other female's appearance, I believe it's safe to say Draega will arrive soon enough, with or without Kain. Lilane seems to know Draega...question her. Develop a defense for yourself. I'll cripple Draega, but I will not kill her...she has the vamperic virus I seek, but killing her would lead to rebellion within our little group. Cripple Kain...cripple his woman...we end there. But you need a weapon against her as she is a tricky little devil." Again he'd move to the edge of the cliff, the wind blowing his snow white hair and hakama to flow with the breeze. Once more, he'd go back to waiting, still as a statue wit arms folded. His patience was wearing thin...
She'd leap backwards barely missing the scythe, eying him with those dark purple hues. She'd fold her arms across her chest and smirked. "Heh, I guess I should have come outside where you could have seen me." She'd watch Nimm walk over to the woman, and Ravyn bit her lip, she did not want to be alone with this.. monster! Ravyn wasn't about to admit the fact that Singe scared the utter s**t out of her sometimes. Especially, now that he had his new powers. She'd stay a good feet away seeing that he now possessed the same power as Nimm., the last thing she wanted was to get touched by him. She'd raise her head a bit to look at him. "So... do you have a plan?" Her voice was rather soft.
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Neko_Shinobi Vice Captain
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Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:43 pm
"What ever made you think I wanted to fight Lilane?" Nimm asked simply, keeping calm. "You may not have realized this given teh short amoutn of time you've spent around me, but I am not a fighter. However, I'm not going to stand by or sit about and have other people protect me when I'm just as capable of doing it myself." she explained.
"I have no intention of attacking Dreaga, but it is a good possibility that if she doesn't listen to reason, I"m her first target given what Singe did to Kain, which I don't blame her for. I probably would of acted just as rashly had the tables been turned." She realized a second later that she basically did act rashly pulling the stunt she did to bring Singe back. "As far as my power goes, your right, I hate making people sick, hence the reason I avoid human contact and go to many lengths to keep myself covered up so that my skin doesn't brush up against anything or anyone. It's in my genetic make up though and thats something I can't change." She pulled back from Lilane as she reached her hand out toward her face.
"The only thing I find naive about your way of thinking right now Lilane, is that you think you can stop Dreaga from attacking anyone of us, you can't protect everyone so how about giving someone at least a heads up of what she can do so they can help." She tilted her head a bit and folded her arms behind her back.
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Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 3:18 pm
Lilane's fire calmed a bit but her expression remained strict. She listened to Nimm's words and then shook her head and turned away from her. "Can't protect anyone hmm? I'm so tired of hearing those words....of having everyone underestimate me just because I'm a pacifist." She turned, and in a flash her flames spiked, this time turning white hot, just in time to slice a leaf flying past Nimm's ear in half, only to have it burst into flames. Lilane's expression had changed this time. Her eyes lowered into a determine glare.
"It is true that I do not like to cause harm. But I understand also that it is necessary to survive in this time period in which we live. If I didn't...I might already have lost my life to Kain's clone, Panderas, and the numerous gangs which picked fights with me for no reason other than to prove I was weak...and they were strong." Lilane's tone became just as menacing as her expression. "So long are there are those who my arms can reach I will lend a helping hand. So long as I feel it is within my power to protect those around me ...I will do so. You're right. I don't know you. But I do know Draega. And because I know her...I know she will strike you first. True she is furious. Even more true she will want revenge...but Draega can be reasoned with. And at least she will not lie to my face when I am well away of the harsh words Singe has spoken of crippling her. "
Lilane sighed then and calmed her flames dying away. "So many people upon Weyard have flame-like abilities. And instead of learning to control them...to understand their basic nature they use them for destruction. It is that way with nearly all U.H. . Even those like you. Instead of focusing on the effect your powers have...focus on understanding where it comes from. Learn how to control it...to harness it. Even the most devastating of gifts...is still a gift." As Lilane turned away from Nimm and turned her eyes to the sky, and the sun with eyes that were distant and dreaming. "Even my own flames once caused others pain. I wasn't always able to heal others like I am now. I went back to the beginning. To the flame within each person...to life...and trained myself in that way. It took such a long time...but I knew that when I learned to understand myself, I could understand my abilities. And use them in a better way."
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Kain M ShZual Vice Captain
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Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 3:32 pm
He'd hear Ravyn's words and note her position, but make no movement for the moment choosing instead to focus on the conversation between Nimm and Lilane. Once his irritation was at a peak, he'd channel his rage in to his legs, at which point it'd seem like he'd vanish only to appear half a second later in front of Ravyn. "Your orders, elf, are to keep watch for that messenger, and when you see her again, SHOOT HER THROUGH THE SKULL!" He'd then smile warmly to her and place his hand on her shoulder, letting her feel the warmth left in his soul through his palm to calm her. "Please, do me that much...I'm not a fan of flies buzzing about." When he'd remove his hand, a green light would come with him, coming from Ravyn herself and ceasing when he'd turn to Lilane. "Your powers lie in your weapons...what a shame. Never let that little bow break."
He'd vanish from Ravyn;s presence, moving now to become Nimm's shadow, standing back to back with her. "I don't think someone likes me; dear oh dear. Whatever will I do?" His words would flow from his lips with a sarcastic hiss followed by a slight chuckle. "Draega will be crippled little mistress of the flame. Your little trio's interrupted our business, and unlike Tweedledee and Tweedledum, I'll not change original plans just to benefit your miserable, sickening, trusting ways. We made this trek do carry out out plan...and there isn't a damn one amongst you that will...excuse me, that CAN keep us from doing as such. I couldn't care less what the whipping girl to a...oh what is it you called me...a MONSTER has to say. In the end, you're a useless little girl that thinks her way is saintly no matter how you slice it."
He'd turn from his position at Nimm's back to her side and grin, leaning his head down on to her shoulder. "You're lecturing a poor girl that's been shunned by the world and knows only pain and suffering; expecting her to have met with all of these brilliant revelations...tell me, when was it they hit you? When did you become such a martyr for ignorance? Nimm's power has two separate ways of evolving. She can either choose the route of unending suffering and take the sickness from others and inflict them upon herself...or she can rid herself of torment and become what I have! I'm wasting words and time. Nimm...emotions blind this hypocritical little girl; my sincerest apologies for making you endure her blithering sob stories of power and restraint; such a saint indeed!" He'd make his way from Nimm's side and drag his scythe out from behind her, slinging it up over his shoulder. His free left hand would grab the shadt of the massive scythe, and like a miasmic ooze he'd pull a second scythe from the original, holding it behind him.
"Nimm, go help out Ravyn. Or...Ishado knows Draega. Not to the extent of this cute little fairy, but he does know what she can do." He'd offer her a warm smile, or at least as warm as he could. He'd the look back to Lilane with a grin that spread ear to ear, crouching just a bit. "I really don't give a damn who dies so long as it's not my Nimm or those she wishes to protect...she's never hurt anyone. It's been me; I've acted as her sword since we met! I do what it takes to keep her safe, and id that means slicing your little friend's head off in the process, I'll do it not only without a second thought but with a smile! And if YOU intend on getting our way, I'll happily do the same to you...or how about your brother!? How about I steal his life and leave him as a try husk for you to cherish!? Come on, TEST MY PATIENCE! Put my dwindling humanity to the test! Show me your resolve; show me that burning ambition! Show me how those fires can burn! Hurry; hurry; HURRY!"
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Ishado had drifted out. A lot. His care had faded, and given his infinite patience for his brother it left him in more or less a blank state of mind. A little alcohol and he'd be seeing flaming ponies, but sadly, he'd forgotten to drink. Once he caught on to Singe's words to Ravyn, though, his attention was directed towards them, though his blank stare would remain. He'd then direct his attention to the words Singe was flinging at Lilane...i t would be a lie to say he hadn't been eavesdropping on Lilane and Nimm. Once he'd heard the end of Singe's words, he'd sigh a bit and stand, making his way to the door. He'd peek out, then look to everyone inside. "Okie dokie. So, lil' Lilane's gone n' insulted Singe and it looks like he intends to settle things through fightin' given her words only lead to further irritation, 'least they do in his particular case. I need ta make sure no one goes messin' up their lil' squabble, n' I need to make sure it doesn't find it's way n'to here. If you've a problem with tha, well, I really dun care."
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Bastion would sit himself down on the stairs, his hair clipped short and combed while his attire had become rather rogue-ish. He'd chuckle a bit as he listened to his brother, always amused when he put his foot down on things. "Can't say I blame em'. Comes back from Charon's boat to find a bunch of people stepping all over his plans. Didn't think it'd be long before someone would piss him off to this point! Guess it's kinda hostile for you two, eh Doc? You n' your puppet there? We're not meaning to be hostile, but if someone's gonna run their damn mouths to us, they better be able to back it! We have no intention of hurting you two unless you try to intervene. Singe wouln't kill her unless she really wields herself as a threat, so all's well."
He'd slide sown the stairs on his a** like a child, giggling between each bump from the stairs. Once he'd stand, his blade-guard daggers would be easily seen on the back of his pants held in place by a clip. He'd move to the fridge and dig through, finding a beer for his brother and tossing it to him, at which point he'd watch as Ishado caught it, punctured the cap with a canine and began to drink. Bastion would snag himself a bottle off water, drink it down, toss it out the window then grab another bottle, this time, savoring it a bit. "Hell made the three of you think we WANTED help, eh?"
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Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:21 pm
Fredrick turned his head at Ishado's words and looked out the window. His eyes widening in surprise as he spotted Singe glaring down his little sister, threatening her with a scythe. He stood abruptly and ran to the window before he glared pointedly and turned back toward Ishado with a hard gaze. " I know you're not going to take this well but...I can't have some guy threatening my little sister. She's family. So... don't take this wrong way. But I've really got to go kick your brother's, or whatever he is to you, a** now." Fredrick stated, motioning out the window with his thumb.
Panderas too turned to the window with a raised eyebrow though his attention soon became drawn to Bastion instead. With a small sort of half-smile Panderas merely flipped his hair over her shoulder and turned his bright red eyes to the ceiling. "Well you see. It was less about granting you HELP...as it was giving you an opportunity to prove to me you were more than what I thought you were. Ishado has...as for the rest of you. I have found your 'welcome' to be ...less than adequate. True I expected distrust however ...what I had hoped would not happen. And is in fact NOW happening. Is one of you proving to me who I really should be siding with." With a slight humorous breath Panderas then turned a unamused gaze out the window, his expression becoming cold."You'll have Singe to thank for that...as he has just instigated a battle with the most passive of our little group. Even more disinclined to violence than myself."
With a disappointed sigh Panderas shook his head and looked to Bastion in a sort of sad manner. "And here I was thinking that God preached of turning the other cheek."
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Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:00 pm
Lilane's eyes lit on fire at the mention of her brother, the flames around her bursting full force, her aura becoming not only visible but nearly solid. This went beyond what she had felt when fighting Kain's clone, and she recognized it immediately. She turned on her heel and said nothing, simply glaring down Singe as if she would love nothing more than to take him up on his request and beat him into the ground. The bird-like aura around her sang with fury until at last Lilane closed her fiery golden eyes and and took a deep breath. When she released it flames issued from both mouth and nose. Then at last her aura quieted and Lilane turned away from Singe. Instead she stared him down and clenched her fists at her side. " Dukkha...the nature of suffering. 'This is the noble truth of suffering: birth is suffering, aging is suffering, illness is suffering, death is suffering; sorrow, lamentation, pain, grief and despair are suffering; union with what is displeasing is suffering; separation from what is pleasing is suffering; not to get what one wants is suffering; in brief, the five aggregates subject to clinging are suffering.' Samudaya....sufferings origin...'This is the noble truth of the origin of suffering: it is this craving which leads to renewed existence, accompanied by delight and lust, seeking delight here and there, that is, craving for sensual pleasures, craving for existence, craving for extermination.'"
Lilane let out a sigh and relaxed to such an extent that her aura went in the opposite direction and actually formed beside her as a beautiful, shinning white bird of flame, and when Lilane opened her eyes again they were shinning with the same light. " Nirodha...suffering's cessation...'This is the noble truth of the cessation of suffering: it is the remainderless fading away and cessation of that same craving, the giving up and relinquishing of it, freedom from it, nonreliance on it.'. Marga....the way leading to the cessation of suffering...'This is the noble truth of the way leading to the cessation of suffering: it is the Noble Eightfold Path; that is, right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration.'" With a sigh Lilane smiled in an unrestrained way, as if disconnected from the world and simply bowed her head at Singe and turned away, the bird flying after her until it at last faded away.
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 2:32 am
"Damn...b***h knows her s**t! Well...I gotta say, I respect you a whole hell of'a lot more! Dunno where you got those ramblings, but damn if I wanna know em'! Still, I don't care if you're smart, or if you know what I wish everyone knew!" He'd use the dual scythe to cut through his legs a bit, enough to spill blood in to a pool on the ground. He'd swipe the blades of the scythe through the pool quickly, etching a pattern in to the ground, a pattern with a triangle inside of a circle. He'd twirl both blades rapidly to force the blood from them, then aim one scythe at Lilane while the other would fix in the direction of Fredrick. "You're Kain's cronies; I'm not freakin' stupid. Pan's a buddy to that arrogant ******** n' you're no more then Pan's slave like lil' brother! One of you's gonna die via the suffering you seem to know so much about...the other's gonna watch. Best thing you can do now is give in and save your lil' brother some pain, or beg your corpse master to get you out of here the same way you came." He'd then look to the clouds and grin. "Lord Jashin...please accept my offerings of blood and tears, be they my own or my enemies!"
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Ishado would chuckle a bit as his listened to Lilane, wondering how much Singe liked her now. Given his response, she was a favorite. He'd look to Fredrick with a shake of his head, though he'd take a swig of his beet and move from his path with no more then a shrug. "Go. Get yourself n' the way n' cause your sister harm. Better yet, give Singe just what he wants...he be wantin' you. He hates all three of ya n' wants ya gone...at the same time, he ain't the type to get a damn thing done right quick. He'll draw it out n' make it as long n' painful as possible. He wants you to bleed ta save your sister, or her ta bleed for you. If you wanna fall in to his trap, I freakin' warned ya." He'd then look to Pan and shrug. "I ain't here ta play favorites. I love both ma brothers, n' I don't intend on lettin' em' die, no matter how freakin' arrogant or blind they are. Nothin' against no one. I love ta see love spread n' tolerance of all, but then again, I love seein' people torn limb from limb. None of you have gone n' threatened me or my lil' brother, or even ma big brother. So, I got nothin' against ya. Same time, I ain't gonna hold ya back if ya wanna rush ta death, n' I ain't gonna be any voice of reason after someone goes runnin' their mouth."
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"You like being neutral because that area of gray allows you to fall in to the black or the white, fighting whatever you feel like! But, this world's not exactly a black and white world. Everyone seems to teeter in the gray somewhere...think of it. Big brother's trying to kill off a planet bent on killing the weak. Singe's fighting to keep Nimm safe at all costs. You're fighting to protect us, and I'm fighting to...well, I'm not sure yet." He'd then look to Pan with a scowl. "I'm not God's whipping boy anymore! That part of me was left in the armor; I'm free of that damn it! I don't think the world should be destroyed, and I think Singe's a little messed up...and I do wanna finish my battle with my brother. But I ain't on any sides...it's a battle I've been fighting since I was learning to read n' write." He'd then fall back against the fridge and shrug, take another swig of water. "For now, I came to be with my brother n' his friends. And if you wanna side with Kain, well, go for it. Takes a coward to know a coward."
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Kain M ShZual Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 10:53 am
Fredrick grinned at Ishado and ran a hand through his red hair before turning to head for the door. "Well I'm not one to disappoint. But it's going to suck if I ever have to face up against you. Gotta like a guy near on the same wave-length as myself. If this world had been different I bet we could have had a few good rounds together." The private detective chuckled and as he stepped before the door he closed his eyes. Seconds later metal would ooze out from the cracks in the floor and surround him like liquid silver until it formed onto his arms and back like a shield and spikes, very much like some sort of armored lizard. "Hey, if this thing ends and we're all still standing...I might just pay for the first round. I always missed TGIF with the squad."
Just as Fredrick was stepping out the door Panderas was raising his eyebrow in what very much looked like an expression of mixed confusion and surprise before he gave off an amused breath and shook his head once before looking up at both Ishado and Bastion with an almost feminine look of sly knowing. "So...you think you have me pegged? Gentleman this is a chess game. And I've been a step ahead since round one." With a bemused smile Panderas would turn his eyes out the window. "It was never about Kain. True his DNA is unique and I find it interesting to study. But HE was never the one I was after. Neither is he the one I'm siding with. I have no side because I have my own agenda...and my own side. I'm not fighting for your benefit or Kain's. I'm fighting....for my son."
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:18 am
Kain M ShZual He'd hear Ravyn's words and note her position, but make no movement for the moment choosing instead to focus on the conversation between Nimm and Lilane. Once his irritation was at a peak, he'd channel his rage in to his legs, at which point it'd seem like he'd vanish only to appear half a second later in front of Ravyn. "Your orders, elf, are to keep watch for that messenger, and when you see her again, SHOOT HER THROUGH THE SKULL!" He'd then smile warmly to her and place his hand on her shoulder, letting her feel the warmth left in his soul through his palm to calm her. "Please, do me that much...I'm not a fan of flies buzzing about." When he'd remove his hand, a green light would come with him, coming from Ravyn herself and ceasing when he'd turn to Lilane. "Your powers lie in your weapons...what a shame. Never let that little bow break."
He'd vanish from Ravyn;s presence, moving now to become Nimm's shadow, standing back to back with her. "I don't think someone likes me; dear oh dear. Whatever will I do?" His words would flow from his lips with a sarcastic hiss followed by a slight chuckle. "Draega will be crippled little mistress of the flame. Your little trio's interrupted our business, and unlike Tweedledee and Tweedledum, I'll not change original plans just to benefit your miserable, sickening, trusting ways. We made this trek do carry out out plan...and there isn't a damn one amongst you that will...excuse me, that CAN keep us from doing as such. I couldn't care less what the whipping girl to a...oh what is it you called me...a MONSTER has to say. In the end, you're a useless little girl that thinks her way is saintly no matter how you slice it."
He'd turn from his position at Nimm's back to her side and grin, leaning his head down on to her shoulder. "You're lecturing a poor girl that's been shunned by the world and knows only pain and suffering; expecting her to have met with all of these brilliant revelations...tell me, when was it they hit you? When did you become such a martyr for ignorance? Nimm's power has two separate ways of evolving. She can either choose the route of unending suffering and take the sickness from others and inflict them upon herself...or she can rid herself of torment and become what I have! I'm wasting words and time. Nimm...emotions blind this hypocritical little girl; my sincerest apologies for making you endure her blithering sob stories of power and restraint; such a saint indeed!" He'd make his way from Nimm's side and drag his scythe out from behind her, slinging it up over his shoulder. His free left hand would grab the shadt of the massive scythe, and like a miasmic ooze he'd pull a second scythe from the original, holding it behind him.
"Nimm, go help out Ravyn. Or...Ishado knows Draega. Not to the extent of this cute little fairy, but he does know what she can do." He'd offer her a warm smile, or at least as warm as he could. He'd the look back to Lilane with a grin that spread ear to ear, crouching just a bit. "I really don't give a damn who dies so long as it's not my Nimm or those she wishes to protect...she's never hurt anyone. It's been me; I've acted as her sword since we met! I do what it takes to keep her safe, and id that means slicing your little friend's head off in the process, I'll do it not only without a second thought but with a smile! And if YOU intend on getting our way, I'll happily do the same to you...or how about your brother!? How about I steal his life and leave him as a try husk for you to cherish!? Come on, TEST MY PATIENCE! Put my dwindling humanity to the test! Show me your resolve; show me that burning ambition! Show me how those fires can burn! Hurry; hurry; HURRY!"
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Ishado had drifted out. A lot. His care had faded, and given his infinite patience for his brother it left him in more or less a blank state of mind. A little alcohol and he'd be seeing flaming ponies, but sadly, he'd forgotten to drink. Once he caught on to Singe's words to Ravyn, though, his attention was directed towards them, though his blank stare would remain. He'd then direct his attention to the words Singe was flinging at Lilane...i t would be a lie to say he hadn't been eavesdropping on Lilane and Nimm. Once he'd heard the end of Singe's words, he'd sigh a bit and stand, making his way to the door. He'd peek out, then look to everyone inside. "Okie dokie. So, lil' Lilane's gone n' insulted Singe and it looks like he intends to settle things through fightin' given her words only lead to further irritation, 'least they do in his particular case. I need ta make sure no one goes messin' up their lil' squabble, n' I need to make sure it doesn't find it's way n'to here. If you've a problem with tha, well, I really dun care."
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Bastion would sit himself down on the stairs, his hair clipped short and combed while his attire had become rather rogue-ish. He'd chuckle a bit as he listened to his brother, always amused when he put his foot down on things. "Can't say I blame em'. Comes back from Charon's boat to find a bunch of people stepping all over his plans. Didn't think it'd be long before someone would piss him off to this point! Guess it's kinda hostile for you two, eh Doc? You n' your puppet there? We're not meaning to be hostile, but if someone's gonna run their damn mouths to us, they better be able to back it! We have no intention of hurting you two unless you try to intervene. Singe wouln't kill her unless she really wields herself as a threat, so all's well."
He'd slide sown the stairs on his a** like a child, giggling between each bump from the stairs. Once he'd stand, his blade-guard daggers would be easily seen on the back of his pants held in place by a clip. He'd move to the fridge and dig through, finding a beer for his brother and tossing it to him, at which point he'd watch as Ishado caught it, punctured the cap with a canine and began to drink. Bastion would snag himself a bottle off water, drink it down, toss it out the window then grab another bottle, this time, savoring it a bit. "Hell made the three of you think we WANTED help, eh?"
Ravyn would nod her head and run her tongue over those pearly whites. She would reach her hand out as if to grab something, some sort of violet ooze would form in mid air, then gradually get larger as she reached into the ooze to pull out ShadowBolt. The beautiful obsidian compound bow that Singe made for her, the string was made from poly nylon, as she'd held it in her left hand she'd grin. "My pleasure" Something rather dangerous flickered in those glowing hues as she watched him appear before her. She'd then smile seeing him place his hand on her shoulder, perhaps he wasn't such a bad guy after all.... Or, she was starting to understand his method.
ShadowBolt stopped oozing, and would give off a rather bright violet light, as she'd sheath it on her back. It was nice of Singe to create such a powerful bow, equipped with not only her element arrows, but with AP arrows as well. She would bow her head to Singe. "Thank you, for such a glorious gift. I WILL NOT let you or Nimm down, you have a Dark elf's word." She would refer herself to a dark elf, due to the power that ShadowBolt was giving her. "I will take the canyon, and fire upon will if I see that blasted messenger, or the vampire and his bride" She'd then watch him leave giving her the opportunity to call Moonsabre and his new armor. That massive tiger would leap out of the window and land behind Ravyn, she'd flip backwards landing on her back.
But as she did, his fur would turn black with white stripes, with glowing red eyes. His fangs also seemed to have grown a few inches, making him look like a legendary saber tooth. Ravyn also seemed to look different, sporting black and violet armor, her skin having a rather bluish tint to it. Her eyes burning with a white flame, and her hair the color of a sea during a storm. He'd let out a massive roar and off they went to the edge of the canyon Shadowbot was drawn and the Dark elf was ready. "Come"
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Kain M ShZual Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:34 pm
"Don't go thinkin' of the future when it ain't all clear. Try n' help your sister and plan after; you'll lose your head less you focus on the task at hand." He'd take another swig of the beer, then look to Panderas as he explained. He'd shrug a bit and slowly move back to the wicker chair, plopping down lazily at which point he'd catch Ravyn's new position. He'd smile a bit, look back to his brother, then look to Panderas. "You're as dumb as Kain n' that's sayin' a lot 'bout a lot! Neither of us give a damn what you're doin' really given ya seem not a be hostile...n' ya keep outt'a the fridge. Polite, ask for tea, slowly give us info. I like ya, hence why I ain't gonna act against ya. I'll warn ya though: You're thinkin' like Kain did before he lost his freakin' mind."
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"Lost his mind? Like hell he did! He's the smartest guy any of us knows and we damn well know it! He's just...think of it this way. He was good for a while, right? Using Black Rose, damn that name, to help people? Then things got all screwed up in his life, and in a last-ditch attempt to keep everyone safe, he ended up imprisoning himself in the center of a hostile planet! It's like being stuck in a nuthouse getting enemas over and over; you're not gonna be happy with things when you get out! Sounds like he had a nifty revelation whilst he was in there as well, and honestly, he's yet to try and kill a living soul! He aims to kill the planet and allow the strong to fend for themselves. It's like he grew up all over again; being a kid's great because you're so damned ignorant. Well, Kain's not ignorant to this world anymore." Another swig of his water and an itch to his head would be issued before he'd shrug. "Doesn't mean what he's doing, by any means, is right. But he's not lost his mind, either."
"Oh, and Mr. Brilliant Scientist? You might be able to charm Captain Dipshit over here with charm and you might be able to feed Kain's ego, but you haven't done a damn thing for me, and that really pisses me off. If it weren't for my brother, I'd of torn your God-forsaken body limb from limb...though now that you mention kids, I can't help but feel I should give them a chance to repent for their sins, namely being spawns of a monster. And don't think I can't find them; I'd be useless if not for my ability to find s**t!" He'd then point up with a grin. "Got the best damned GPS out there."
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 10:30 pm
Julian had always despised teleporting. After all, he could get to where he wanted just as fast by riding on a lightning bolt. And yet still 'mother' insisted. He rolled his eyes at the thought but stepped inside the teleporter anyway. As he did he turned and nodded to 'Chastity' one of Panderas' little creations. Despite the fact that Julian found them to be both interesting and creepy, he had to admit they were effective. At his nod the cyborg turned back to the council before it and typed in the coordinates it had received from it's 'sibling'. Julian shuddered at the thought and then stood perfectly still as the data stream ran across his body.
At the familiar lurch to his lower half the medic simply ground his teeth together and rode it out. Unlike Panderas, who had chosen to be polite, Julian did not feel the need to be so and so instead of arriving outside Nimm's door Julian came back into being in the upstairs bathroom, almost immediately sliding a bit on the water someone had recently dripped onto the floor. Just barely able to keep himself from falling flat on his face Julian let out a soft mumble and then quietly made his way out and down the stairs where he knew Panderas would be waiting for him. What he was not prepared for were the remarks slung at the scientist. And then he smirked as he caught on.
With all the fluidity and grace of a predatory feline Julian jumped the rest of the stairs and landed behind Bastion with a smirk. He flipped a hand through his hair and smiled brightly at everyone in the room, even going so far as to half-extend a hand toward the brother who seemed so agitated. "No need to look. I'm right here. And insults please stop antagonizing my 'mother'. She'll take it as a challenge." Julian commented in his light, and rather mischievous voice.
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Kain M ShZual Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 4:55 pm
He'd turn his head to view the intruder, then chuckle a bit at the mention of "mother." He'd shake his head, none to surprised though he was a little amazed his target had just about jumped out at him. He'd look to his older brother while taking the final swig of water and toss it nonchalantly at the intruder. "I'm going to guess you'll not permit me to do a damn thing while on non-hostile terms. That's a total breach of our agreement, but given certain variables, I'll listen." He'd then scoff a his brother and go back to the fridge, looking about for something new to drink, deciding to settle on a nice bit of iced tea Singe had bottled. He'd remove the cap, take a hesitant drink, then nod in approval.
"So. According to the owner of this building, we're supposed to kill anyone that enters without prior permission from either the master himself or from Ishado...given my brother's as confused as I am and Singe's preoccupied trying to entertain himself, I know for a fact you weren't given any sort of permission form someone that MATTERS...in the matter. Please babble your defense so that my brother can politely ramble and blah blah blah. In the end, it should all end with your head in the freezer." He'd look to his brother, then to Panderas and shrug as he moved to lay out on a couch. "Can't see the future, just know what this kinda s**t brings...."
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"You've never been so damned wordy n' your life, BOY! Jealous tha' you may not be the kid of the house anymore, hm? I can't read minds, I just know ma brother." He'd chuckle a bit to himself then look to the intruder. "Don't warn us please...it's insulting. Both of us, if ya have na' noticed, do as we please regardless of other's words. I got nothin' against your...mum...but if you can' hold your tongue and learned some damn respect, I'll happily beat some in ta ya! 'Course then I'll have your mum on my a** n' beatin' what may as well be a corpse ain't right. So, l suggest we avoid all possible hostile scenarios n' have you introduce yourself, apologize...and from there, I really can't say I give a flamin' piss what ya do."
He'd look to Panderas and shrug, hoping he agreed with his words, and if not...well, that's why is was a shrug as opposed to anything else. His attention would then fix on his pissy little bother who seemed to be brooding away...with tea in his mouth, sucking the glass bottle like a child. "Oh yeah, way to make yourself look any sort'a intimidating. Do ya need a banky n' your jammies as well?" He'd then receive his bothers middle finger at which point he'd just laugh.
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