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Broken_Illumination Captain
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 12:12 pm
Zaku nodded at Andy's words, they couldn't let a bill like that pass. So what they were doing was necessary. It made sense.
As soon as the door open, Zaku couldn't hide the absolutely surprised face f seeing him of all people standing there. Alive. And...in a suit. If he hasn't been so distracted by the fact that Tri was standing there and not the dead husk he had killed in...his dream? Hallucination? he would have honestly admired the suit on him. But here he was, staring at him like he'd seen a ghost and he could not shake that look for the life of him. The entire conversation fell on deaf ears as only his racing thoughts screamed over top of anything anyone was saying.
At least until Tri reached out for him and he caught sight of the ring. He grabbed his hand, staring at it for some time before looking at Tri before finally looking away and letting go of him. "Im fine. Just continue." he spoke softly, not sure what to think of anything anymore. Maybe focus on the mission instead of the consuming thoughts of who the other ring owner was. It sure as he'll wasn't him since he had none and well, he was more than sure he would remember giving Tri a ring. Gaia, his chest hurt more than anything but he always just had to keep moving.
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 12:33 pm
Tri looked surprised as Zaku caught his hand, there was a flicker of sadness but he didn't pull back. "I forgot to take it off..." he sighed and slide it off before slipping it into his pocket.
Andy didn't look happy as she moved toward the door."Accept his help and help him or shut up and let me do what needs to be done"
Tri looked away from Zaku's haunted face and frowned at Andy, meeting her gaze before clenching his teeth.
"You even have Ree of his medication just for this. He's already talking to himself when he thinks no one is watching " she digged mercilessly.
Tri glared then looked at Zaku "I'll help you but ask me before you do anything. Last time you had an episode you nearly killed a few people. If there is any doubt you have right now, tell me. Normally we wouldn't do this and instead focus on helping you but time is running out"
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Midnightspirit Vice Captain
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Broken_Illumination Captain
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 1:22 pm
That sad look, the one he hates so much because it killed him every time he saw it. The pain in his chest exemplified as the ring was put away.
Push it away.
Just ignore it.
Even when you want to ask.
Even when you want to scream.
He took a shaky breath and nodded. "...I'll ask... I just need to know what to do..." he frowned. "I have my doubts...that's obvious. I won't know until it happens. Especially if you say I have a hard time with differentiating friend from foe. But to explain to me every person I've ever met and whether they are ally or enemy would take too much time. And as Andy... and you...have stressed, we don't have that luxury." he explained. "....I have questions, but no time to sort it out. So just...tell me what to do."
Wht did he feel like everything was so far out of his hands. They said it was his plan. But right now, he didn't remember any of that. And everything was an absolute jumbled mess. Taking another breath, he stared downward, he couldn't even look Tri in the face after everything he thought he had been through. And...what about..
He paused, pushing all questions to the side for now. As much as he knew he would not only regret the question he did ask, but also regret all the questions he didn't ask. "...one question... Just one.... Where is Sol."
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 2:26 pm
"As much as I don't like it..you can trust him and me." Andy said quietly as it looked like Zaku was overwhelmed. She didn't blame him but there felt like there was more. It had to wait until after. At the mention of Sol she just blinked in confusion. "No Ide-"
"....How do you know him?" Tri said with a look of confusion but he was tense. "He died..a very long time ago" he said not even asking if it was the same Sol he knew or someone else. "Part of your dreams? It happens a few of them have been useful. We think it is a power of your bleeding through brought about by the coma" he said quietly as he put his hand on his shoulder gently to lead him out, showing a hint of gun holsters under his outfit."We still need to disguise " he inform him, his voice turning urgent as he looked at his phone. "The plan is simple you walk to her talk, bring up the bill then tell her how to choose while making it seem like a suggestion to everyone else"
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Midnightspirit Vice Captain
Computerized Lightbringer
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Broken_Illumination Captain
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 2:41 pm
He glanced to Andy, "I know about you... You and I go way back. But Tri is.... an ally?" he shook his head of the wording. "I... I don't know how else to say that... Just....nevermind, I know I trust him.. just different reasons.. we're getting off topic." he rambled and ran a hand through his long hair and sighed.
At the mention of Sol being long dead, he frowned. "...I don't know... I just remember talking to him before I came to..." he muttered then frowned. "...a dream...I guess so..." he then shook his head. They were getting way off topic. "..sorry... Sorry, that's it. Lets just do it.." he instinctively put his hand on Tri's rested on his shoulder then took a deep breath, let go and ran his hand through his own hair one more time. "....yeah, got it. I can do that." It was a simple task, to be frank, but it probably wouldn't be without its flaws or hangups.
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 5:30 pm
For once Tri and Andy meet each other's gaze with a look of concern before looking back at him."Good that is still the same, I promise you once you're done we can get you straighten up again..." Andy said trailing off at the unspoken -until next time-.
Tri was frowning faintly, still bothered by Zaku's sudden vision of someone he should not have known about. He stared down at Zaku's hand and sighed softly as he lead him down the corridor followed by Andy. Moving to one door he opened it "Ree, we're ready. Hurry "
Inside Ree turned to glance at them, his gaze moving to the mask and shivering before returning. it looked like he had pause in mid pace and nodded."Sit" he motioned to the chairs. Ree was different and the same, long white hair, pale glowing cat like eyes, hint of feathers in his hair and solve on his skin with glowing ethereal feathers but only one ornament and cat like ears and tail.
Tri pulled his hand away from Zaku's shoulder in front of one of the chairs while he sat in another. Andy watch emotionless from the door
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Midnightspirit Vice Captain
Computerized Lightbringer
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Broken_Illumination Captain
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 6:04 pm
Zaku nodded, "...okay..." he answered Andy, frowning at the thought of how many times they'd had to do this by now.
He moved into the room, he looked over Red and then to the chair as he then sat down. He glanced at Tri when he pulled away then forced himself to look at Ree and awaited what came next.
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 6:46 pm
"Do you remember the name you're going to use?" Tri asked Zaku as Ree moved to him. "Here hold this please " he said quietly and pulled out the ring and gave it to him. Ree glanced down at it blankly and nodded as he pocketed it and moved to Tri. He stared at him for a second then spread his wings partially blocking their view. Of what they couldn't see was Tri going transparent go a moment then disappearing completely as Ree moved his hands. Once he stopped Tri was solid again but different, his wings were still black and ornament was gone but the face looked different with blue eyes and a faintly odd pattern along both sides of his face that seem to sparkle if the light caught it right.
Ree shook his wings and pulled away as he moved to Zaku eyeing him hopefully. "Same as last time?"
"He doesn't remember..he just had another episode butnit as bad as last time" Tri said with his normal voice.
There was a flicker of alarm then betryal as he looked at Zaku. "I see...I'll do the same one since I think that is what you sent in?" He said blankly.
"Yes" Tri confirmed.
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Midnightspirit Vice Captain
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Broken_Illumination Captain
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 7:35 pm
Zaku thought then shook his head. "I can just...make one up... Kris Everhart." he made up on the spot. He glanced to the ring. It was bothering him, he wanted to know but he didn't want to stir up everything that was about to happen. He was staring at it. Or where it went.
Finally looking to Tri's disguise, a little enamored by the transformation. But it was short lived at the reminder that he didn't remember anything. The look on Ree's face made his frown deepen. He paused and nodded in agreement.
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 8:03 pm
".......That was the one you made up before" there was a flicker of a smile at that as he got up.
Ree stared at Zaku, having been completely unaware that he had been staring at his pocket before he covered him with his wings. His face was blank as he reached out and rested his hand on either side of Zaku's face. For a moment he would feel like he was fading away before suddenly looking at everyone as if within a veil, shapes were moving afar and almost looked like spirits but unless he had spirit sight they seemed like barely shaped blurs. There was a slight push as Zaku felt his energy, his being,shape and molded before slowly returning to his five senses. Zaku's hair, a light platinum gold, was swept back held together with a faintly glowing tie of energy, his face was shifted differently and could be called handsome by many people and his dark blue eyes were now a pale gray. There were no other changes as he was supposed to look human and not like a meta or true race. "Done..." he said and stepped back with a faint frown. "Even so,your soul, it is odd. Like....it's not from around here " he muttered as Tri frowned.
"Ree take your medicine. Zaku let's go " he said looking at the transformation appreciatively for a moment before motioning him to come.
"No..." Ree said suddenly his voice cold as his ears laid back against his head, there were no normal ears any more just the cat ones on his head.
Tri tensed and looked back "Dark..." he warned.
Ree smirked faintly letting for of his aura. "Do you want to fight me? Or catch your ride? One or the other....I think the ride might be a little more important "
Tri glared "That is why you suggested that .....Andy?"
Andy was frowning, watching Ree sympathetically before glaring at Tri. "I'll watch him ...s**t.." she said sharply watching Ree just disappear.
Tri extended his arm and glass started to form around Ree's disappearing figure until he was gone. He sighed heavily and looked at Zaku. "Run. We don't have time .."
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Midnightspirit Vice Captain
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Broken_Illumination Captain
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 9:11 pm
Zaku blinked with a faint surprise. At least it was the same name...
Zaku was a little amazed at what Ree was doing. Changing them to look so different. Although the comment about his soul garnered a genuine frown. What did he mean by that.... He opened his mouth to speak when Tri suddenly spoke. Right...meds.
He was reluctant but got up when Tri motioned him. There was a slight alarm when Ree refused and threatened to fight. There was now hesitation but now that Andy offered to watch him, he nodded and moved after Tri. He nodded and moved into a run. They had to go.
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:04 pm
Tri motioned once then lead the way through the base ignoring the look of surprise or annoyance from the Renegades as they watched them go through. No one looked very surprised but as Tri lead the way out the base he continued on a block away and stopped in front of a heavily guarded home. "We made it " he said calmly but he was tense.
"The disguise wears off around twenty four hours ..maybe a little more but don't count on it. A motorcade will pick us up and escort us to Norcrest. After the Mafia razed Criel and started attempting to take Norcrest the people in power have been a lot more careful. " there was a pause . "It took a lot of time to get this disguise and tickets ...if we missed it we would have been blacklisted " he said with a frown thinking it was to extreme. "Metas are not allowed with a few exceptions...I'm listed under those. Basically for all purposes I answer only to you " he said digging through his other pocket and giving him a faint transparent pass. "Your ticket. Any questions? We're good now" he said still frowning as his mind moved back to Ree and mentally kicking himself but other wise trying to focus on the mission.
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Midnightspirit Vice Captain
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Broken_Illumination Captain
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:34 pm
Zaku followed close, making sure to take in where they were going. He listened to the instructions and nodded. He took the pass and pocketed it, nodding again. "...I understand. Get in, talk to Ellena Clasen. Change the vote, make it inconspicuous. And you are...still a meta that, for all intents and purposes, answers to me." he reviewed with a frown. "No further questions...anything else might just complicate things. So I think I'm good."
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:51 pm
Tri nodded and stood there quietly before frowning faintly. "I am sorry for pulling you into this without letting you recover. Once we're done ...I hope we can talk about what your experienced" he sighed quietly as the sound of a multitude of cars were heard in the distance. He was also keeping an eye on the surroundings already mentally checking off the figures who were watching them and contemplating.
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Midnightspirit Vice Captain
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Broken_Illumination Captain
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Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 7:25 am
Zaku frowned, having picked up signs that made his mind race and his chest ache. He didn't understand and he had so many questions. "....based on what I experienced, its really uncharacteristic of you to care so much about my well being like this..." he confessed softly. "..not to say what you're doing is wrong... just that.. I don't know. I can tell I'm not remembering experiences with you correctly. Or ree. But you the most. You're the only one that truly feels different than what my... whatever I have... showed you as." he was speaking very softly and his eyes were alert elsewhere but had a sad, longing glint in them. "It's what I keep wanting to ask about but I feel like those answers might distract me or skew the way I think... so I'm afraid to ask them now. So.... I guess its more like a heads up... That I'll ask afterwards." he was now at a mumble, the whole situation with Tri weighing so heavily on him. "...but I'll tell you everything.. after all this."
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