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 Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 3:25 pm
 There are no such things as coincidence.((Hahaha...))
Evacy was a bit puzzled. "Corpses? What the hell are you talking about, man?" She didn't mind not having breakfast, she skipped plenty of times anyways. But the thing she really worried about was 'impressing' Pix. Evacy skipped breakfast, but that didn't mean she didn't like food. Quite the opposite, really. Sighing, Evacy felt that she wouldn't be getting food for days, mayhap a week or two. There is only hitsuzen
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 3:37 pm
"Hello, Evacy." Ryken nodded to her the let his gaze wander lazily around the room. When Tanner mentioned gear, he didn't bother a reply, as his chestpiece was already clearly visible. He did, however, notice that he was slightly uncomfortable with both swords, in their sheaths, attached to his belt, so he detached one, set it to lean against the side of the chair, and repositioned in his seat so the other sword wasn't bothering him.
When Gerard brought the food out, he grabbed a small slice of ham and three apple slices. By the time Pix arrived, he had eaten one of the apple slices and was halfway through his third by the time Pix said 'no meals,' at which he slowly dropped the other half of the apple slice to the plate in front of him. He watched Kai shove the food into his mouth, silently wondering if he was trying to attract Pix's scorn. He started eating again when Pix nodded to him. He had no response for having been caught unaware the last night, so he said nothing about it.
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 7:33 pm
When Gregor hear Evacy's response to what Pix had said a grin flashed across his face before he regained his composure. He watched waiting to see how Pix would react to all that was happening right now. He was pretty sure that Pix would be pissed about this, but he didn't care. Him and Pix were about even, Pix was probably a bit better, but either way it didn't matter because for now at least Pix needed his help.
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:32 pm
((Hellooo guys? Maybe I need to speed things up... tomorrow I'll try and get it to an exciting point...
But now I'm sleepy
School has me in a haze XD))
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 4:21 pm
((Ok, ok, since no one's doing anything I'll get stuff done. D: ))
It had been a few hours since Pix had stormed into the dining room, and now everyone was more or less ready to head out. Now was a good enough time to start training them, not physically but ideologically. Turning to them he began, "What we are about to do, is fight a war. A small war yes, but it's a war none the less. However, to fight a war, you have to understand war. That is what you'll be trained in first." He looked at them, calmly, he was in his element now. They would not argue they would listen to his words. " First you must know the irony of war, 'The great irony of war is this: While war is the ultimate expression of mistrust, it cannot be waged without absolute trust. A soldier trusts his comrades to stand beside him and his commander to lead him wisely, so that he will not be led to meaningless death. And the commander trusts his subordinates and soldiers to act with wisdom and courage in order to compensate for his own ignorance, stupidity, incompetence, and fear which all commanders possess in ample measure.'
"Those were the words of the man I had first followed to the ends of the world. I hated that man, but I respected him and trusted him with my life, in turn he respected my tactical prowess. Now I ask you to have the same grudging respect for me."
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 4:39 pm
((-flailing of the arms- We're not dead yet D: On a completely unrelated note. Spoon is a fun band. ))
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 7:10 pm
There are no such things as coincidence.((Let us hope we're not dead yet. >.< ))
Evacy refrained from rolling her eyes or snorting. After she had gone back to her room and got her bag, along with her spare darts, she didn't have much to do. For a few hours she had gone to the town and seen the everyday life, sitting in one corner for a while, before moving on. Now she was listening to what Pix had to say. Biting her tongue, so that she wouldn't say anything she shouldn't, Evacy nodded stiffly. And if she expected Pix to slit her throat in her sleep, she didn't show it. There is only hitsuzen
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Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:29 pm
Tanner nodded silently, knowing Pix was very right with his little speech. Wars were indeed won with trust in your allies. Tanner had seen examples of this firsthand.
Memories struck him, and they made him wince with pain. He again brushed them aside, as he always did. Placing his hand on the thin longsword at his belt, he felt the worn leather grip and thought of all the enemies he had slain. It was soon going to be time to add more to that count. He attempted to prepare himself mentally.
Lucas patted Tanner on the back. Lucas was aware of Tanner's extensive experience in combat and all the bad memories associated with it. He always knew when Tanner was struggling under the weight of those memories, and he was trying to comfort him.
Lucas knew that once Tanner got going in battle, he would forget everything and let loose. That was first revealed to Lucas when Tanner had served as his commander in war.
Kai anxiously listened to Pix, awaiting further instruction. The time had finally come. It was his chance to learn the art of battle.
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 9:45 pm
He continued ,"Now you recruits will notice that your horsies are carryin' all the 'eavy things. Lucky for the horses you'll be carrying it, and you will be joggin', not walking, and when you aren't joggin', you will be marchin'. The horses will be treated as emergency rations primarily, and a quick method of getaway should the need arise." He put action to his words, dismounting and arranging all the packs, a good fifty pounds of equipment on himself, it didn't even bother him.
"Oh, and did I mention that I'll beat the living hell out of anyone who does not follow orders? Actually, I think I might just have to make it a bit more official for you apes to listen." Pix turned to Tanner, and knelt before him, it was a shocking sight for anyone who knew Pix.
"Lord General Tanner, I, Adagio Vera, request to be given the rank of sergeant in the eyes of Illy's military, and that my men and women be given the rank of basic Infantry."
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:28 pm
He nodded when Pix mentioned they'd all be carrying everything. He never used a horse and always carried all his supplies himself, anyways, so he didn't think he would have any problem. He hadn't done much during the few hours of time he had, and was etching symbols into a small stick with his knife when Pix started his speech. As Pix continued on, Ryken set the stick down and started paying attention. He listened to the request to be made military impartially; he didn't quite consider himself one of Pix's men. Otherwise he may have simply stood up and left before Tanner gave Pix his answer; he wasn't a grunt to be ordered around like he didn't have a mind of his own.
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Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 9:03 am
Gregor got off of his horse, and loaded everything onto himself. He had never really wanted a horse nor could he really afford one so to him this was much more natural for him. He supressed a laugh when he heard Pix ask to become a member of the military. Almost all mercenaries hated the militay and Pix was definitely not an acception to that. For him to ask to become part of it meant that he must have something planned that he wouldn't be able to do otherwise. It didn't really affect him and he didn't care what Pix addressed himself as. He was just Pix at least to Gregor he was.
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Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 2:09 pm
There are no such things as coincidence.Evacy was thankful that they wouldn't be riding horses. Since they didn't have any underground, she didn't know how to ride one. She grimaced at the weight that she would have to carry, but took a pack herself and heaved it onto her shoulders. "God. This is heavy!" She whispered to herself. Evacy didn't know if she could throw her darts accurately with fifty pounds on top of her. "And what would you do with a military title, sir?" She muttered under her breath, sarcastically. "Wait... oh!" Evacy felt like banging her head on a wall. She hadn't been listening, and missed the word 'official' in Pix's speech. "So that's what you're after, huh? Have it your way then." There is only hitsuzen
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Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 3:09 pm
(ugh, finally back..x_x sorry for the disapperance, I was grounded ><' )
Andrea wasn't really bothered by the fact she didn't get food: afterall, she could have been dead. She was only wondering if she had enough energy to keep up today, and if not..well, it seemed like she would get the hell beaten out of her. Andrea dismounted as well and grabbed her pack, easily slinging it on: fifty pounds wasn't too bad at all, she had carried much more weight than this when she had taken her father's place digging the tunnels. She watched Pix cautiously and listened, her mind trying to piece together what he was after.
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 12:12 am
((I am returned! And you guys only got like 2 pages in. x.X ))
Catriona woke rather reluctantly around the time the Lords and Ladies would be having breakfast; somewhere around 10, she would hazard.
She had given up speculating her newfound defiance and disinterest in rigid societal requirements and was therefore not burdened this morning by her usual worries of rebellion and was able to focus all her energy into her weariness. Now that she was up she felt she had not slept enough - a blasphemous thought as she could not only work a full day on a few hours' sleep, but that she had gotten at least 10 hours of sleep the night previous. Her aching body complained but she pulled herself together, gritting her teeth through her discomfort and wandering around the kitchens until she overheard some gossiping serving-wenches who had it that Pix was refusing the guests food. After a bit more wandering she managed to find them and stood a ways from the group, able to hear but confident that her presence had gone unnoticed.
Listening to Pix's speech and hearing the work she was supposed to be in for, she had to take a minute to sit, lest her legs give out from even thinking of the work that awaited her. Her shoulder gave a merciless throb, as though reminding her of her weakness and she knew that her neck was still bruised, though now it must be losing it's purple tinge and lending her collar a lovely shade of infection-green.
She couldn't be a fighter. Surely Pix understood that?
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:47 am
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