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 Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:37 pm
That sounds about right. It wasn't necessarily right after our last encounter, but it wasn't far off from it either. Just enough time has passed to make me suspicious about blaming their presence that day on this affliction. It seems more subtle, more of a slow process. This troubles me far more because of it.
She heard them, even now, telling her to be cautious. Not to trust Jericho with this knowledge, to hold back as she always did. But the voices, as seductive and convincing as they were, had no chance of swaying her conviction of faith in her best friend. Some bonds were harder to break than a bout of insanity could manage.
What do they say to you? The voices, I mean. Are they female, or male? Have you experienced any visual hallucinations to accompany them?
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Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:04 pm
Nodding as she spoke, Jericho felt some of the hairs at the back of his head slowly raising as some fears that she was simply leading him on right now. That some how she was not to be trusted. But as with her, he knew better than that. No amount of insecurity could break that much.
"I can't tell. The voices are too soft. I can never really understand what they say but they're there. Taunting me. And no, no hallucinations. Otherwise I'd think I was still stuck in that damn fog from the island."
He shuddered at that thought.
Was this because of the fog? He had to wonder this. What if there was some sort of invisible fog slowly eating away at his mind?
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Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:53 pm
The more Jericho specified about his condition, the more certain she felt that he was experiencing the same as her; and she entrusted in that thought. Her hands wrapped around one of his arms, tugging on it until she had the appendage in her embrace. I'm not entirely sure it isn't something similar. Perhaps a diluted, weakened version of whatever affected us there. The only thing I am sure of, now, is that this has to do with the hunters, and no one can be trusted.
Her eyes lifted up to him apologetically. Aside from you and Malodore, of course.
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Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:58 pm
She was right. They couldn't trust anyone. Especially anyone new. There was no telling who could be a hunter anymore. Except, yes. Her and Malodore.
"Of course. Ugh. Damn those hunters. The problems dealing with them just keep coming. And I get a feeling it won't end either. Not until they're all dead."
Jericho's tone had practically turned into a growl by the end of that statement.
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Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:08 pm
Mmm, She purred, pleased by that final thought, and the anger that went along with it. One day. One wonderful day. Her head lolled back and she closed her eyes. I want to savor the sweet flavor of their brains on my taste buds. Every single one. I want a plate to be brought to me daily with one of their heads on it. Ohhh, what a lovely future that would be.
She was all but ignoring the voices now, too caught up in rapt fantasy of how to eat a hunter.
I bet they are delicious.
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Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:17 pm
"I wouldn't mind getting myself some human flesh myself. Nice and seared," Jericho agreed with quite the grin. They weren't at that point yet, and a part of him wondered if they'd ever really be able to best them. But it was a nice fantasy at the very least.
"I'm sure they are. And they'll only taste better covered in their own defeat. In our victory."
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:22 am
Right. She sobered up, straightening and shaking her head. So the first step to that goal is to find out what's doing this to us. Our search has to begin with the place we are most vulnerable. Our bedrooms, where we sleep. I can't imagine how I would begin to check the air for toxins, but there might be a way to see or taste if the water is poisoned. We should start hunting for our own food from now on, as well.. to keep from eating anything cafeteria made. And perhaps we should take shifts on sleeping, in case anyone comes while we sleep. I sleep less than you, I could take the first shift.
Was she going overboard with protection? Absolutely. Did it sound completely logical in her own, irrational, paranoid mind? Absolutely.
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:27 am
Jericho was liking the sound of this plan. Had he not been incredibly paranoid, he would have felt this was too much. But that was not the case here in the slightest.
"Sounds good to me. Are the minipets usable? I could set up my kobolds and pygmies to patrol and stand watch. I doubt they could do much in battle but... just those extra set of eyes. You know?" he suggested. He wasn't really certain how useful they would be but he had a lot of both species.
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:41 am
She paused to think it over, before answering. How well can you truly trust minipets?
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:47 am
Jericho thought it over for a moment.
"... Not that much."
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:57 am
Riley nodded sagely. That is what I thought. I would feel much safer if we did this for each other. When was the last time you got a good night's sleep? Riley's eyes fluttered as she struggled, painfully, to ignore the voices itching at her thoughts.
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:04 am
"I think the last time was at least a week ago, if not more. I've been having trouble to even relax, let alone sleep."
Letting out a deep breath, he continued to push aside the conspiracy theory thoughts that Riley was somehow behind this and would end up killing him in his sleep. No. She wouldn't.
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Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 2:41 am
Riley's eyes crinkled slightly, and she brushed his hair out of his eyes for a moment; the lack of sleep was visible in his tired, bloodshot gaze. With a small huff of determination, she moved off of him, taking his hand and pulling him up off the chair. Come on, She murmured. I won't take no for an answer.
She led him into her bedroom, let him go and pushed him down on the bed. Then she sat down in the chair across from it, and gestured with one finger. You will sleep now. I will keep watch. And when you have completed a full, and restful sleep cycle, you will do the same for me. I will not move from this spot until eight full hours have passed, and nothing will come to harm either of us. Now. Go.
Her eyes narrowed, silently warning him that if he did not try to sleep on his own.. sleep could be managed other ways.
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Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:50 am
As Jericho was ushered to her room and onto the bed, he looked over at her, taking note of that look in her eyes. He was wary, yes. But he slowly managed to get himself to relax. Trust. Yes. Riley he could trust. She was in this with him. Not like the others.
"Alright.. thank you," he murmured while shifting to get into a more comfortable position, then closing his eyes to try and get some real rest for once.
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