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 Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 1:32 pm
The Bastards.
Polaris looked back on memories of the group she'd joined early in her senshihood with great fondness. The purpose of it had been wonderful.. the members a breath of fresh air. Perhaps she'd always been a little more fond of the team leader Europa, but she'd never disliked any of the team. And when things had finally disintergrated and the team uncerimoniously fell apart she often found herself thinking of them. Missing them.
It was perhaps one of the small handful of things that had spawned her desires to start up a team once more. A hunger for information and connections.. a desire for the comradery and friendship she tended to not have in her regular life.
She had been thinking about the old group mildly when her phone came to life, ringing and alerting her of a nearby pressence.
Themis.
A member of the group yes, but one that had joined so late in the game, and that had always been so stuck to Bellatrix's side that she'd never really had much of an oppurtunity to get to know him very well. Mostly he'd just been another source of jealousy, as she watched from a far as Europa and Regulus seemed to have everything she could ever want. And then Bellatrix and Themis too?
She had long since gotten rid of her jealousy, pushed aside such petty and childish thoughts thanks to cryptic lessons learned on her homeworld. So now, as she starred at the phone she felt only regret for not getting to know him well.. and sad nostalgia that the group was no more.
There was no reason to regret though.. just an oppurtunity to remedy the problem. She began to hunt down the power source that by now she could feel. It was strong.. had he really gotten that strong since she'd last seen him?
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Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 6:39 pm
So far it had been a rather eventful night - two youmas dusted and he hadn't even gone through all of his usual circle yet.
There was a problem with that. It was summer. It was hot. Humid. Bloody a** hot and humid.
Themis had been warm most winter, save from the really drastic spikes of cold in december. Now, however, he was paying the price. He took off his coat whenever he powered up, but since his bodice was long-sleeved... It didn't help much.
And unfortunately for him, the damn buttwings were attached to his bodice, and not the coat. Damnit.
He had stopped for a moment, and was busy downing a water bottle when Polaris would finally be able to see him.
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 8:29 am
Polaris had felt like she was melting her first summer in Destiny City. But having become more accustom to the weather over the years and 'thanks' to her outfit Polaris didn't find herself as bothered by the weather as many of her allies. Even winter wasn't really THAT bad considering the cold climate she was used to from home.
When she spotted him, she had to squint for a minute, as Themis looked well.. not much like he'd looked last time she'd seen him. Was it even him? The strong thrum of power radiating from him drew her nearer. She was pretty sure it was him, but even if not it helped to know as many eternal senshi as possible.
An almost silent laugh sounded in her chest as she watched him drinking, prepared huh? And she called out cautiously. "Themis..?"
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 7:43 pm
Themis' trademark was very much his coat - without it, he might as well have been a whole different senshi unless one was paying close attention. That, and the sheer amount of time since they'd last seen each other...
He had finished with his water when he heard his name being called. He knew from the aura that it wasn't anyone he needed to truly worry about, but he turned his head. "Uh ?"
...Wait. He knew this one. Well, she'd been a super, but he knew this one. She'd been on the Basterds. She'd been at the hospital the night after he broke his arm. s**t. "Ah... Polaris ?"
At least he hoped that was her name.
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 9:26 pm
"Ohh good" She said, with a hint of relief on her voice as her own name was offered back. "It would have been a little bit embarrassing if I'd been wrong."
That out of the way, she hardly waited to start harrassing him. "How have you been? It looks like you've been very busy!" She added, her eyes paused on the wings.
He had been only a regular senshi when they'd met hadn't he? To gain so much power in such a short time... He must be very good. It would be a lie to say there wasn't the tiniest little twinge of jealousy. But it was one that was quickly pushed away by the delight of having more powerful allies to rely on.
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:18 am
Polaris probably had no damn idea how right on the money she was. That would have been very embarrassing for the both of them, really !
"Hm, same old I guess ?" Really. Dusting youma, saving people... That kinda thing, mostly. He really.... didn't want to talk about his breakdown of sorts if he didn't have to. That was behind him - no need to worry about it now.
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Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 2:33 pm
Not the most talkative sort.. at least not right off the bat. But that was alright. Polaris had MORE than enough experience with senshi that didn't particularly seem to need or want her company around.
"True enough" She smiled with a bit of a giggle, running her hands through her chaotic strands of hair in an ill advised attempt to sooth them. "It does seem like there is no time for anything else but senshi duties sometimes. I know I'll hardly have time for school once it starts up again. Forget a social life or fun or anything" It was a sad fact, but one she seemed to embrace.
For a moment she wanted to simply ask him what kind of information he had.. any new crystals. Any fancy large battles she had missed? But this wasn't Europa.. a little more finesse was necessary. And she was a girl after all.. now that she had a guy of her own.. she was less jealous and more happy to hear about a bit of romance. "How is Bellatrix? Not patrolling with you tonight?" Wasn't that the point of having a senshi signifigant other?
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Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 3:21 pm
"Yeah, school's... gonna be interesting." Through at least with DCU, he'd been able to tailor less-filled days to be able to accommodate the fact he was working at the video game store on the side.
Of course, what he hadn't said was that he pretty much worked two jobs...
"Bellatrix's doing fine, she's starting school with me in the fall. She'll probably be out patrolling later when her little sister's in bed. One of us has to stay with her until then, so unless we get a babysitter..." What poor Themis didn't know was that... Well, Ainsley wasn't exactly what she seemed to be.
Senshiness must have run in the family. "How have you been doing ?"
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:25 pm
Bellatrix was watching her sister? It wasn't a strange thought really.. Until she extended it further. Did they not live with a family then that could watch her? Was it just Bellatrix and her sister? Or even Bellatrix, her sister, AND Themis? The very idea colored her cheeks, though it was hidden fairly well in the dim light and with her tanned skin.
His questions thankfully drew her out of her speculation. Touching her fingertips together thoughtfully as she answered. "I'm good as can be expected. Always some bumps and bruises along the way."
"But I am running a youma hunting contest, which is pretty exciting and productive. I'm getting to meet all sorts of new senshi and fill them in on stuff they've missed. And I'm also trying to pull together a team."
That was Polaris alright. Always happier when she was being productive and getting things done.
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Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 12:11 pm
His girlfriend's family was indeed... a pretty special case, through it certainly wasn't his place to talk about it. "Yeah... My uniform doesn't help be stay cool at all, but at least it absorbs shocks a bit ?" And if he was sent along the pavement, there was two layers before it reached skin. And less chances of glass cutting through him.
It was both a blessing and a curse, really. Especially in this weather.
"You're the one that's doing the contest ?" He'd heard about it, but hadn't found time to participate, himself. Work was taking most of his time since he was covering for those who were on vacation, and his patrols were sporadic there and there affairs. "That's a really nice idea." Less youma prowling around Destiny City was always a good thing.
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 9:39 am
"My boots have saved me from SO many road rashes and scrapes I can't even count them anymore." She agreed with a laugh at the sentiment. She too had issues with her outfit, more along the lines of looking like a stripper than heat related, but she had a not so secret love and gratefulness for her gloves and boots.
"Seriously.. why don't we wear body armor? It doesn't really matter if we're slow if their points can't penatrate" She mused for a moment longer before returning her attention back to him.
"Yes, it's me. Thank you. Giving up my summer wardrobe funds for it, but I think it's worth the expense."
"A lot of the old team is participating so we got to reconnect! Europa, Maia, Pomona, Castor and his wife! Plus I'm getting to know a lot of the newer senshi as well, which was one of my alterior motives in the contest." Her expression turned a little sheepish at the admission, though really it wasn't like it was a bad motive. Getting more youma off the streets and making new connections.
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 11:05 am
"Yeah, I think I'd be a walking road burn mark if it wasn't for what im wearing !" He laughed. He did quite adore his uniform, really, beside the whole heat aspect in summer. In winter he was so damn comfortable that it almost made up for being baked alive right now.
"You know, that's a good question. Why the hell does the universe not give us actual armor ?" What decided on their uniform ? Their past lives ?
Odd questions, that...
...Wait, Castor has a wife ? That made Themis' eyebrow raise a bit. Weren't the other male about as old as he was ?
...Damn, that was dedication. He couldn't argue that the thought had entered his mind, but it seemed too much, too fast... Especially after what happened to Tallulah and Jaimie.
He couldn't help but think that it was the ring that had broken them.
"That's not a bad reason at all." He nodded. "There are a lot of newer senshi that had no idea what's going on... No answers to their questions... They need to realize that they can ask those questions to others."
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:15 pm
It was nice to laugh. Chatting and catching up.
Her hands and shoulders lifted in an empathitic shrug when he followed the line of armor. Really it didn't make a whole lot of senshi. All she could think of was that it had more to do with their stars and perhaps the fashion of their star. But then.. Polarians she'd seen so far had seemed more about cloaks then anything.
She was oblivious to his thoughts of relationship, else she might have thrown in her own two cents. Instead she simply nodded to his point on the lack of information.
"You wouldn't believe how information hungry some of the newer senshi I've run into have been. I've got half a mind to start keeping a history of some sorts. A bulletin board like the old b*****d's board."
"We REALLY need a newsletter or something on the phones" She laughed a little. That really would be super convinent.
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 2:41 pm
"I don't doubt it in the least, I've been assaulted with questions, too." Themis nodded, finally getting up from the bench, waiting a moment to see if Polaris would follow him. If they were talking, they might as well be patrolling, no ?
Beside, if he stayed on that bench too long, then he'd never find the willpower to get the hell off it.
Damn weather.
"Neither are bad ideas. Unfortunately I don't know enough cats well enough to try to bring the idea to them... It took us so long to even get a database at is." And it wasn't often used. Which... was a shame.
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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 12:42 pm
Polaris did indeed take a step forrward as he stood, silently seeming to fall in line with whereever he thought he was going. It was quite true they weren't doing a whole lot if they weren't actually patrolling or taking out youma. As fun as it was to catch up it didn't mean ignoring responsibilities.
"Yeah... Maybe Europa knows who to talk to about it though. Didn't she sign up to help with the database and all that?" Polaris was simply thinking aloud, her eyes cast up towards the nightsky. She hadn't looked at the database in forever.. or helped contribute anything. Perhaps in the morning she'd take a gander and see if she couldn't help add anything else.
"As long as we're around quite a bit and open to giving help and information to the newer recruits atleast that's better than nothing."
"Have you ran into any of the knights yet?" She asked, seemingly out of nowhere as her eyes returned to the ground, glancing around for signs of movement in the dim light. Niflhel had mentioned quite a few but as of yet she'd not run into more than a couple. They were a potentially new source to tap for information or ideas.
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