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 Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 3:35 pm
Having learned of energy collecting, and how to go about it, Alexandre had snuck his way out of Lily's house. He was decidedly feeling better, not quite so lethargic and stiff. It was good to feel normal, sort of, again. Not to say he was a hundred percent back to normal, far from it. But he was on the mend, at least he assumed he was. Alexandre was happy to get out of Lily's house tonight, several nights ago had been a good night out. He'd learned a lot, and made a connection within the group he was now a member of.
Putting a good distance between Lily's home, heading toward his own, he'd already changed and was keeping to the shadows. He was glad he'd gotten off light with that senshi encounter. Flourite had told him a lot, helped him. She'd also told him to run from an eternal senshi. They could do him serious harm, kill him even. He knew it wouldn't be that easy in the future but right now he was feeling lucky and decided to perhaps tempt luck once more and walk around an area he knew didn't have a lot of escape routes. It was all residential.
Closer to his home, far more familiar turf than where Lily lived, Benitoite took the time to look around for donations, of energy. The houses were nice, lawns well tended, the houses were large, but not huge, just large enough and well styled enough..
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:05 pm
It was her first night out in the world again. Her first night to stretch her paws and become reaquainted with the streets of Destiny City. In the darkness, she almost seemed to glow in the streetlights, moving her way curiously through the streets. They were empty for the most part, she had skirted to the edge when the signs of an oncoming car neared at one point. Cautiously she'd headed away from the busier parts of town and closer to the suburban parts of town.
A soothing feeling perked her feeling, the soft tingle of chaotic energy somewhere close. Hopefully it wasn't a youma.. those monsters still gave her worries, who knew if they were smart enough to know that she wasn't an enemy? But the closer she drew the more clear it became. It was definately human.
Perhaps she'd get her first hands on experience of watching an energy harvest? The idea perked her interest further, not really a fan of being as clueless as she sadly seemed to be these days.
Aura detected she followed it until she found the source, pausing when the she could see the back of his dark colored jacket. "Out hunting?" She called out conversationally. She assumed that he'd know what she was, perhaps incorrectly.
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:39 pm
That feeling, whatever was approaching, it wasn't a senshi. He was glad for that, after his first run in with one was an eternal he could due without another run in for now. In fact, it didn't feel anything like one, rather dark actually. So someone on his side.
That was good, he didn't slow his pace or turn around. He didn't run either, something he didn't think he could do for a long distance run tonight. He might be closer to better but a long distance chase he was not going to handle just yet, and he knew that.
Turning, to see the female speaking, he had to look down slowly. Thinking it was some little kid. Instead he saw...a cat. "A cat...?" Slate colored eyes were wide and staring. An eyebrow twitched, he felt the sudden jolt of the facial muscle. "Cat's don't talk..." He whispered, eyes locked onto the animal. He was hallucinating, he was sick again and suddenly sicker than he'd been thus far.
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Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 6:59 am
She hadn't heard his little whispered proclaimation, or else she would have teased him in response. But the words she did here she answered to, drawing nearer, her long tail swishing through the night air. "You could say that. Though mauvian would be a more correct term."
Not that she minded. Kitty kitty kitty was a plenty adorable term in her own mind. And why wouldn't she expect earth creatures to equate her to the earth creatures she looked so much like.
"Dahlia, guardian cat of the negaverse." She offered in soft greeting and introduction as she took in the boy. He didn't look.. completely well.. but she wouldn't mention it. Maybe he was just the sickly type?
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Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:35 am
At the correction, in what she was, he nodded slowly. "Flourite didn't tell me about you..." Or her kinds, assuming there were others like her. Next time he talked to her he'd have to bring this up, not that he was upset over it. He simply didn't like being surprised over something so impossible, or rather something seemingly impossible.
"A pleasure Dahlia." Bending, to be on level with the cat. Taking note of the bi-eyes he held out a hand. "I can pet you, and perhaps pick you up? It would seem very strange if we walked side by side and I talked to you." For anyone who might be outside this evening, or may look out a window and see him clearly talking to the cat following at his side.
If anyone should walk past, he poke out a window, he did hope they wouldn't see him speaking like this to a cat, let alone introducing himself as he finally did. "Lieutenant Benitoite." His new name, a second identity. He had, later in the day when he'd gained this name, looked up Benitoite on his cell phone. So he knew it was a lovely blue stone which resembled sapphire in color.
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 9:54 am
For his first talking cat experience he'd reacted very well to it, letting it roll off him pretty quick. She was surprised and mildly impressed now that she knew. Calmness, quick thinking.. both very good assets for a warrior.
Strolling up to his hand, she brushed the side of her face against it, the universal symbol that it would be perfectly alright if he wanted to pet and love on her. At his question she simply nodded, arching her back a bit to assist in the motion, though in truth she couldn't help but laugh a little. "You can pick me up if you like Lt Benitoite, I enjoy being carried. But I would hardly worry about people thinking you are strange"
Her ears flicked a little thoughtfully before she continued. "You are a warrior of the negaverse, the top of the food chain. Who cares what anyone thinks? I can guarentee they will quit laughing once you've harvested their energy." Words of encouragement? Well she was a guardian after all, and they were true. There was no room for self doubt in a war.
"If you're worried about people recognizing you though you needn't worry. The glamour is remarkably strong. Even best friends or lovers could be on the opposite team and not know any better."
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 2:31 pm
Lifting her, as he stood, he held her against his chest. Not worried over cat hair, somehow he doubted he'd wind up with any or if he did he could handle it later. She was soft, very nice, a nice texture to her hair. He didn't mention it, not feeling it was important. At least not when compared to her being a cat which talked.
"Quite true, though not something I had been thinking about." He spoke honestly, while he held her with one hand the other pet the top of her head lightly. "I see, that's good to know, though rather disturbing to think that you may love the very person you truly loathe. A little unsettling, perhaps a good thing I'm presently single." In fact he hadn't done the dating thing yet.
"Do tell me about yourself, and if you wish I'll return the favor and tell you about myself." it would be good to know about her, likes and dislikes. Plus see just what he could learn about her and her duties.
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:53 am
She shifted a little in his arms until she felt both comfortable and safe, her front paws leaning lightly against his chest. It still left her back or neck free for petting of course.
"It's a saving grace in ways, it keeps you safe" Both physically and emotionally. You could indeed be killing your friend or lover.. or be partnered up with someone who you absolutely hated to death in your regular life. And many people sadly didn't have the strength to do those kinds of things on their own. "But perhaps a little upsetting, if you let yourself worry about it too much."
"I would date someone within the negaverse if I were you." She offered candidly. It seemed the safest bet on all fronts.
At his question she settled into his arm a little more thoughtfully, trying to decide what he'd like to hear. "I love a good throw pillow, and swimming, and being handfed shrimp" She teased right off the bat before trying to think a little more seriously.
He didn't know about cats, so that seemed a good enough start. "Well.. us mauvian cats are the guardian of senshi. We help to guide them along their path and help to upgrade them when they have enough power to transcend to the next level. There aren't many negaverse senshi however to take up my time though.. so I'm going to try and see what I can do best to help the rest of you as well."
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:48 am
"I would as well, it's the only way to truely be safe, though perhaps best done once you know whom they are as a civilian first." He spoke, already thinking that they could wind up being a rival or someone who had teased you for years. Dating would be a difficult thing, something he was a touch upset about but nothing too note worthy.
"All very good things to like. Perhaps, if it suits you, I'll get a pillow for my floor and leave a window open. So you always have a place to go if in need and in the area." He offered, quick to offer something for the ca-Mauvian in his arms. He didn't have pets, never had, it just seemed to never come up in his home. And it had never been something he'd given a thought to. But this was no normal feline and in fact was good company and who knows if she'd ever need a place to hide.
"Very honorable, to help us as well." Petting her head as he continued down the side walk. "Well, shall I gather some energy tonight, or remain walking and chatting with you?" Neither idea bothered him much. He was sure there were people walking around this late. He knew of at least one late night jogger in the area.
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:04 pm
"In my opinion it would be silly to get into a real relationship without knowing all of the aspects of a person. Their powered half.. their real self. Too much of a potential mess down the line."
"Unless of course you're just looking to have some fun. In that case who cares who he or she is." She was grinning now as best a cat could, tail tip flicking in and out with amusement. Dahlia the realtionship guru.
His offer was met with a curt nod, her response both grateful and pleased. "That would be wonderful. I don't have many nice places to stay in Destiny City yet."
At his question she paused softly, debating to herself whether she preferred to keep being pet or do what she had intended in the first place. In the end duty won out. "Would you mind if I followed and watched you? I've never seen energy collection before" Atleast.. not that she could remember, perhaps when she was a senshi cat, but those memories were locked away.
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:09 pm
"Precisely." He said, smiling. "It is something I would like to avoid, the emotional mess would be horrible not to mention they would know where I live and vice versa." He added. It really would not be a good thing, to become entangled, emotionally, romantically, or physically, with someone only to find out they were a senshi or a knight.
"I think...to make something properly work it's best to know them, mentally, to the best of your ability. The secret of a powered form included." Laughing at her words he shook his head. "No, I'm not the sort for just a fling. I'd prefer a relationship, a boyfriend." He said scratching gently behind an ear of hers.
"Then you can follow me home tonight, and if you wish you can sleep on my bed." He said, giving a light smile down at her. Maybe he could get his parents to agree to him having a cat visit once in awhile, provided they caught Dahlia in his room.
"Of course, I've only learned this recently so I'm new to this. Captain Flourite taught me how to collect energy." He liked her, for multiple reasons, her help was a big reason.
"I'll have to set you down when we get close to someone, so I can grab them." Benitoite spoke, wanting to let her know even if it was obvious. It was simply proper to let her know.
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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 12:25 pm
Smart boy, she noted with a soft nod. His worries were quite valid and quite well thoughtout. Whether they meant it or not senshi were rather like spies, secretly working their ways into the lives of the negaverse. Every person you met could potentially be a nobody or a real somebody, it was perhaps.. a tough task to deal with for the more philisopical of their ranks.
"A little fun from time to time isn't bad. It's a great way to relieve stress" She teased softly at his quick dismissal of flings, though she was truly surprised when the word 'boyfriend' touched her ears. He liked boys hmm? She hadn't pegged him for that, but now that she thought about it it was fairly cute. Perhaps with a more aggressive and assertive boy. Hmm.. maybe she'd even have to try and play match maker now that she knew since the boy was obvious out of her market.
"That sounds fine" She agreed as he explained the plan, her eyes glancing back out towards the street again finally. An actual hunt. It might not be a mouse or anything, but the thrill was still there after so long without.
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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 3:54 pm
It was a tough task for anyone who made connections to other people, you never knew quite who you were speaking to. It made anything beyond acquaintances a hard thing, especially when trust was concerned. Not only did you need to keep a secret, which sometimes caused issues in friendships; even more with something beyond friendship. But they could be used against you or could somehow follow you and find out your secret, and then if they were the enemy. To find out you've wounded someone you care for as a civilian, because they weren't a normal civilian. It wasn't something he wished to become involved in, he'd wind up hurt in more ways than one possibly.
"Tell me, do you like catnip? Does it effect yuor kind as it does some normal cats?" He asked, honestly wondering just how much like a cat she was. There was of course another reason behind the question. "You see, I grow plants. My mother she got a greenhouse as a gift from my father, for their first anniversary, she has given it to me. If you like catnip I could find some plants if you'd like." As he was sure no one else grew catnip, or offered it to her. It wasn't a common thing, he was sure of that.
"Thank you, I thought it proper I let you know before simply setting you down." A small bowing of his head to the cat in his arms. "I know of someone, from the area, she likes to run in the evening. Apparently she works an odd job, or rather a job with odd hours. So she gets home quite late and goes for a run once she's arrived home." After of course getting into her home and changing for the run. But he could grab her, hopefully she'd be on the worn out side and wouldn't be able to put up much of a fight. He was counting on it really.
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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:43 pm
"Catnip?" Her interest perked softly with the question her little ears seeming to twitch a little at the particular word.
"I've never actually seen the real stuff, but I've had some toys before. It's.. delightful.." She sighed.. almost whistfully as she thought back. She wasn't exactly sure how or why it worked.. or what exactly it did to her. But it certainly did do something!
Ahhh the innocence of kitty drugs.
"You can grow it for me?" She asked, her eyes wide and curious. He wouldn't tease her about something like that would he!? "I would like it very much!"
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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:48 pm
"Interesting, so it works on you as well, even though your not a normal cat." Interesting, very interesting. How related were these alien cats to the normal cats found here on Earth? Or was catnip just that special in some way?
"Of course, I wouldn't joke about plants." He spoke, nodding his head as he moved to hide behind a tree and set her down. He had spotted her shadow as it came around the corner, thanks to a street light. "I'll see if I can't find a few plants for you sometime this week, perhaps I'll see if I can find someone to stitch you up a small pillow or two, filled with it. I know you can also make a tea of it. Now, time to work." Stepping out of the shadows to catch up to the jogger and call her attention to him. Acting as though he needed her assistance with something.
He could play innocent or lost fairly well, he was cute and sweet looking according to his mother. So he played to that idea and went with the 'I'm looking for my lost dog." as he made his approach to talk to her.
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