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 Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 3:10 pm
I let Wayne go in before I put down the barricade. Putting it down gently was a real challenge for me because I was growing so weak from the cold. As soon as it was down, I dropped into one of the open spaces on the floor. I need to warn them I thought. Its the only way they'll be safe. I tried to pull my self up off the floor but I just couldn't. "l-listen everyone." I was stuttering. This cold was draining me too fast. "You n-n-need to keep q-quiet. If it d-doesn't know you ex-s-sist, then it wont att-tt-ack you." I couldn't explain anymore. I had passed out into a state of coma. I would recover. All I needed was some heat to warm my cold blood. I may have been hominid, but I was far from human anymore.
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Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 11:17 am
Ataro was frozen in place. She looked from RuGaard to everyone else, then to the entrance again. "What's wrong with him?" she awhispered. He obviously was not in good shape, but the... thing outside could come in. Unless...
RuGaard had said to keep quiet. Maybe he was right, and it would be enough to keep the danger away.
Ataro found herself shivering. Her now damp fur didn't exactly help.
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Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:56 pm
Kaira crawled quietly to RuGaard, a bit awkwardly with the generator tucked under one of her arms. She quietly set it down next to him, hoping its faint warmth would help him. Then she began exploring his store, moving as silently as a shadow. 'Weapon. I need a weapon. One better than this puny knife.' She thought as she looked around. Then another thought occurred to her. 'No one here knows what to call me. I don't even know that myself. I should come up with something. I think the name Kaira sounds nice.' When she finally decided on this name, she whispered on an outward breath so that everyone would know, but it wouldn't alert the creature outside.
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 4:17 am
 Wayne crouched, hidden just behind an overturned wooden crate.
His head began to throb, just like before...
'Scream. Scream and let it know you're here. Let it know, before it finds you itself. You're wasting time. Just die! Scream! Do it, and kill everyone here! End it all! You pathetic, worthless piece of meat! Do it!'
The voice in his head, it was from before, and it was loud.
Wayne cringed, and resisted the urge to shout, and yell.
'No! Just stop! Leave me alone!!' He thought in response.
...
The throbbing ended, but Wayne realized the danger he posed for the group.
If at any time he were to have a mental shift, it could compromise the integrity of the groups stealth.
He's a bigger threat to them, than any talon-ed monster in the cold was.
Wayne looked to Rugaard, and saw that he was in a state of temporary hybernative, cold induced coma.
Ataro was shivering, and worse yet, Wayne couldn't feel his fingers.
"Too cold..." Wayne said in a whisper.
The monster was a few dozen yards from the shop entrance, and Wayne had to make a decision.
Albeit, a stupid one.
There was a pause. Wayne's entire world stopped.
"Good luck..." He said, before standing up, and lifting up the barricades shakily, and with much strain. He slipped under them and just before he left the sight of the group; he looked back, to Rugaard, Whistela. Kiara, and lastly, Ataro. He didn't know when, or even if he would ever see them all again.
But he didn't have time to finish that thought, as the barricade dropped down. Breaking contact.
He began into a run as he escaped from the shelter of Rugaard's safehouse.
The monster took note of Wayne immediately, and began striding slowly toward him, it's arms reaching out for him.
But Wayne didn't stop.
He kept running down the street, leading the beast away from the group, and eventually, he disappeared into the blackness of the night with the monster walking slowly behind.
...
The temperature outside began to warm with rapidity.
But it was still dark as dark could be.
Note: The immediate hostile is gone.
Wayne has left the party, to an indeterminable location.
Snow has stopped falling. The temperature has heightened. (52°)
It will be light out again in eight hours.
Feel free to do as you wish.
(I will moderate your actions from an omniscient point of view like before, just without Wayne as my medium.)
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 10:28 am
Kaira came out of a back room of RuGaard's store. She was wearing blue jeans, a black shirt, and a black jacket. She crept silently towards the door, sniffed, then pressed her ear against it. "That thing is gone. It's also feeling warmer." She whispered to everyone.
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:44 pm
I could feel it warming up. That monster was gone, but I didn't realize why it had left. I did not see what had happened but I could sense that we where safe. What I was seeing was things from my past. The only thing I could remember was bits and pieces of flashbacks. A bright light; a searing pain; the fear; the concern for the others. I could remember everything, and nothing at the same time. I could remember the warmth. Warmth? All I could remember was the cold room they keept me locked it. I saw my friends. They reminded me that they are in need. I had to wake up. My head was pounding. My arm was bruised from the fall. my hand was cut from the glass. I felt so sore; but I was safe. I fluttered my eyes open to see when it was. It wasn't even a half an hour later. I managed to sit up even with my hurt body. I looked around to see if everyone was safe. Everyone but Wayne. "Is everyone OK?" I stated in a small fit of panic and confusion. "Wheres Wayne?"
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 6:16 pm
Ataro had not realized what Wayne was doing until she saw him lift the barricades. By the time she reacted, it was too late. She was terrified for him. What was he thinking? Where was he now? Was he even alive anymore? He has a chance, she thought to herself. He survived on his own before, somehow.
Ataro had remained near RuGaard, waiting for him to wake up. As he did so, she stood, and noticed Karia coming in from the back room. "He's up," she said, before turning back to RuGaard.
"Wayne's gone," she replied shakily. "He.... he just ran off....he lifted the barricade and ran." Ataro paused. "Are you alright? Do you need anything?"
Ataro glanced at the gun in her hand. She would have to make sure it was okay, then search the building for anything else that could be useful for defense.
Or attack.
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 6:29 pm
"Do you have any kind of weapons around here? I think I'd be much more useful to our survival with more than this puny knife." Kaira held up her pocket knife. "And I hope you don't mind, but I got these clothes from your back room."
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Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 6:57 am
I was stunned. "Hes....hes gone?" Even when I said it I still couldn't believe it. He was gone. I nearly drifted out into my own world at the thoughts of what could happen to him. Kaira was the one who brought me back. "Wha...." I still couldn't think strait. "First things first. I need start a fire. It will help everyone, especially me." When I tried to stand up my legs where still weak and I nearly fell over. I regained my balance and slumped my way over to the metal barrel and I had to use it to catch myself as i almost fell again. I could see that my wooden things where still inside. I shoot a glob of fire into it and it immediately started to burn. "That's the stuff." I murmured to myself as I stood there warming my self by the fire. "Oh!" I just remembered Kaira's questions. "I'm sorry I completely forgot. The only other weapons I have are the ones on the walls and that display case. Sorry if you where looking for a gun or something. And please go ahead, we have no reason to hoard things now where all trying to survive here. Together." I looked at Ataro and Whistela. They looked so cold right now. "Come here you 2. Dry yourself by this fire then go and find some clothes to put on." By now it was a roaring flame and I could feel my warm blood circulating with my cold.
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Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 6:32 am
Kaira began searching through all the weapons around the room. When she saw two katanas, she suddenly had a vague memory of having them before. She ran her hands along the hilts. It felt right to her. 'These'll do nicely.' She thought to herself as she got them down from the display and began playing with them with such skill that one could swear she'd been using them her entire life, though she didn't really have memory of ever using them before.
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Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 5:23 pm
I couldn't help but notice what Kaira was doing with the katanas she had picked up. She reminded me of myself when I found this place. I went over to talk to her after I made sure the other 2 where getting warming up. I was still cold but doing much better. "Its nice to see you found something you like." I said with a smile. I pulled my sword out from its sheath on my back and showed Kaira. "This is what I like" I then showed her the same skill of expertise that she did with her swords. "It seems that we have more in common that just an appearance change. My name is RuGaard. I don't think you've told me yours."
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Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 8:56 pm
"I don't know if this is my name or not, but I've decided to go by Kaira." Kaira continued to practice with her new weapons.
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Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 11:36 pm
Whistela scooted close to the fire trying to get warm. Where did he go? Did that thing get him?
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Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 3:20 pm
Tips: Remember; Sleep is one of the most important things for the working body!
(It also helps move along a stale-point in any survival RP.)
That, and food, water, and secure shelter.
Something that's important to remember at all times is that YOU are the one running this RP! The city's landscape is influenced by you!
Need weapons?
"Hey guys, we should look for a gun shop, or police station!"
Need food, or water?
"Guys, let's scavenge for resources!"
All you have to do is look around, and use your imagination to help move things along!
But remember.
I'll be there, to try and kill/maim/destroy you every damn step of the way.
Clothing is great!
It provides shielding from very extreme temperatures, it can sometimes hold items, and it can even protect you from injury!
Clothing can be scavenged from ruins, or made from crude materials.
Running naked may be fun, but it's bound to cause issues later.
Never forget the importance of storage.
Sure, you can carry a bag or two with you everywhere, but that's going to be an inconvenience if you ever need speed.
It's a great idea to have a designated spot where you can store all of your big and bulky possessions!
(A building, an abandoned car, a shielded hole in the ground, even!)
Notice: A few bursts of rapid gunfire erupt from the north of the city. It continues in odd intervals.
It's not very close by.
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Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 6:43 pm
Ataro looked down at her gun again as RuGaard and Kaira spoke of weapons. Hearing RuGaard's invitation, she moved near the fire and then solemnly stared at the gun in her hands for a few seconds more. She didn't think it would stop working, but she would still test it, just to be sure. Even so, it would be good to have a look around once she was dry and dressed. Something with pockets was preferable, she wouldn't have to be holding weapons all the time.
"Do you still have that box of ammunition?" she asked suddenly, turning to Whistela. "And... is anyone in here gun-shy?"
The sound of distant gunfire came from outside, and Ataro's head turned in its general direction. Had that been Wayne, or maybe others who were still wandering around?
Where did they find their gun?
Ataro's stomach growled, a sound that was unexpected and seemed out of place.
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