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 Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:17 am
There was no real reason why she was at the labs - or rather, the section of the labs known to the facility as 'The Petting Zoo'. She had only been there once, and it was only because she had been assigned there to help out, despite being a death hunter. This time, however, she was there on her own free will, compelled by nothing but the need to see a doll minipet move with her own two eyes... Stupid dolls, moving when her back was turned!
No more!
That and also because she was bored, and wondered if Clarice was in; the woman had been the best company she had for a long while, after all... Not that she didn't enjoy the company of "her" boys, but Clarice was intelligent company and less likely to cause her to want to face palm.
"Clarice?" She pushed open the door of the Petting Zoo, humming to herself as she strolled in ever so casually.
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:52 am
Unlike Ariane, Ryan wasn't here by choice. In fact, he wasn't sure where here was. He had thought he had been going in the right direction of the cafeteria, when he ended up at this particular building.
:Wow... Lost twice in one day. You're off to a good start!:
How is that my fault? Its not like I have a mental map of the place... he said defensively. Though really, there probably was a map of some sort that he could have taken a look at. Or maybe actually ask someone for directions?
Maybe we'll just ask someone inside which way to go? He suggested, pushing the door to the lab building open and stepping inside, not bothering to wait for an answer from Locke.
:Err... You sure that's a good idea? What if the place is restricted?:
Then I'll deal with that when it happens.
It sounded like a good plan at first, but the deeper he went into the building the more unsure of his decision he was.
What is this place?
:Dunno, it looks like a lab of some sort... for animals.
.....
Gonna' volunteer as a lab rat?:
Oh hah hah!
Ryan rolled his eyes, ignoring Locke's comments, before he moved in closer to look at the creature in the tanks. They were like nothing he had ever seen in a pet shop or shelter before--but strangely familiar. Almost like the strange dark creatures...
"Clarice?"
It was so quiet that the sudden call startled Ryan into jumping back; colliding his knee with something solid and unmovable.
Son of a---
"Ow!"
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:00 am
Ariane could have sworn that the dolls moved that time, but she was too distracted by the fact that there was someone not-Clarice in the Petting Zoo with her. By the time she turned around to stare at the dolls again, they had already moved, changing from a standing to a sitting position.
'Oh, shut up,' She mentally grumbled, rolling her eyes before setting out to find the source of the cry of pain. It didn't take long for her to find him, and she stood there, just simply staring at him for a while before noticing that he was not a life hunter - in fact, from his coat, he was a death? No, wait, that was the symbol of a moon.
"Let's see..." She eyed him, looking thoughtful as she placed her hands on her hips, "Assigned here, or got lost on campus? Never seen you around before."
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:56 am
The girl who approached was someone he had never seen before---which was like the majority of the people on the island, but it probably would have been better if it was someone he did know. From the looks of her coat though, she was a death hunter--with strangely coloured hair...
:She's asking a question. Probably a good idea to answer back.:
I know, I know!
Which was the smarter thing to do. Lie and say he had been assigned here? Or maybe tell the truth about being lost, hope she took pity on him and didn't tear a strip off him?
.....
As tempting as lying and getting away with possible trouble for the time being, he had a feeling that would only come back to n** him in the butt.
Truth it was.
"Got lost and figured I'd ask someone for directions..." He admitted. "Sorry if I'm not supposed to be here, but ah... where is this..?"
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 12:06 pm
It might be wise not to ask about the hair.
"Eh," She shrugged, a slow grin forming on her lips, "Welcome to the labs, or rather, the Petting Zoo. That's what they call this specific part of the labs." She tapped on the glass of the nearest tank, where a foxfire stood, staring out with almost soulless eyes, its tongue hanging out of its mouth. It would be cute if it wasn't a creature made of FEAR - a creature from Halloween.
"Ironically named since petting some of these things - called minipets - might mean a missing digit if you are not careful," She paused, staring at him before extending out a hand, the grin never leaving her lips, "Name's Ariane. You're a trainee too, huh? Must be new... Hadn't seen you around before."
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 12:27 pm
"Petting Zoo?" he echoed. This? He looked back at the so called minipets, frowning a little. "They don't seem that bad. A little weird maybe, but..." He looked at the foxfire curiously. It really was kind of cute. Though after her warning, he'd be keeping his fingers to himself to be on the safe side.
"What are they doing here?" He asked, extending his own hand towards her.
"I'm Ryan and yeah, just woke... up." He answered, knowing she'd know what he meant by that, since--well... she probably went through the same thing.
"I'm guessing you're from one of the groups before us then?"
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 6:06 pm
"Some of them can be pretty affectionate," She eyed the foxfire suspiciously, "I think I was warned about those with tentacles."
At the question, she shrugged, turning ever so slightly to reveal the back of her coat, the death faction's double scythes clearly visible, "Not a life hunter, so I wouldn't know... I've just been sent here on duty once, to feed and clean them." Taking his hand, she gave it a firm shake before releasing it, "Ah... The new batch of recruits then? Yup, I've been here a while... Wish I could show you around but I hadn't explored the whole facility yet."
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:28 pm
"Tentacles..?" He made a face at the mental image that popped into his head. That... was probably something he didn't want to know about... Ever.
"Ahh, so this is the life hunters line of work then?" He gave the tanks another look, glad that he had been assigned to the moon division. Though when he got back to the dorm, he's be sure to take another look at the note describing each division.
"You've been reassigned here to take care of them again, I'm guessing?" He asked. Not sure why else she'd be here.
"Oh! Not a problem, I'm sure I'll figure which path leads where eventually. Probably much easier than navigating through a city without a map." He assured her.
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:11 pm
"Pretty much," She nodded, "They are also in charge of... Healthcare, if I am not mistaken." Though, whoever thought that a faction led by one of the most sadistic hunters on the island should be taking care of everyone's health and welfare must be a sadistic themselves.
"Nah, I was here looking for someone," She waved a hand in the air dismissively, "And I had wanted to do something but that could wait for another day." Something in her tone suggested that she was bored, and for a moment, she just stood there, a thoughtful expression on her face; the only person who would get worried when she looked like that was probably Jeremy, but he wasn't around to warn anybody right now.
"Why don't I show you the training grounds?" She grinned, "We could spar... Mm, maybe the loser has to eat a cookie from the cafeteria?" She grinned; she was sure that the newcomer did not know about the cookies made by that rather creepy, always smiling old lady.
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Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 1:13 pm
Oh goodie. The same people who ran the lab were the ones who were in charge of the healthcare here? Yeah... that... that thought didn't comfort him at all!
He tilted his head slightly. "Training grounds? Sure, but--" He paused, confused. "--cookies..?" What kind of a bet was that? Most people liked cookies, didn't they? Wouldn't it more like, winner gets the cookie? So why was it the loser?
"Err.. umm... okay?" He answered, unsure of how else to respond. "I have to warn you though. This will be my first actual sparring session... So it... probably won't be all that exciting..." He admitted.
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Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 8:49 pm
"No worries, most of us really don't have any real combat experience - we pick them up along the way, so sparring might just help train your reflexes," She grinned, adjusting her scarf before gesturing for Ryan to follow, "Let's go then!"
She put her arm around his shoulder as best as she could, and practically led him out the door.
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Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 9:40 pm
Ryan nodded. This was true and training was definitely a good idea. Perhaps this wouldn't be so bad after all.
:I think she's up to something. I'd be a little cautious if I were you.:
She seems okay... Though I'm little curious about this whole cookie thing...
:Err... That... is what I'm referring to.:
....I don't think it will be anything serious. I doubt they'll be poisoned or anything like that. He tried to assure Locke.
Though to be honest, ever since he had seen that woman, Clarice ( in a golem ), shot in front of them and then later seeing all the anger of past grudges, he was a little nervous. Regardless, he allowed Ariane to lead him to the training grounds.
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Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 9:47 pm
She was actually surprised that Ryan didn't stop her from leading him away, not that she was complaining at all, seeing how she could use a sparring partner - doesn't matter how experienced or inexperienced. The fact that he was so willing though... It almost made her feel bad. Almost.
'Oh just shut up.'
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