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 Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 6:36 pm
Now that Bellite felt she had another purpose in the Negaverse…it was almost…easy to keep fighting now that she had something to work towards. Ever since Evan had been saved and Sanidine had…
…Well. Turned traitor…she had been floundering, trying to find some reason to remain loyal. Trying to find a reason to keep going other than stubborn pride…and now that she had someone she wanted to bring over…the sense of relief at having a goal was overwhelming.
One day, Cordoba would join her in the darkness. One day she would make sure of it…but until then…perhaps it was a good idea to try other techniques to get others to join the right side of this…perhaps if she were forceful, it would be a different reaction than kindness…well. Obviously it would but…she wondered idly if there was a connection there. When she was respectable enough to be able to get back and forth to Negaspace on her own, she would have a much easier time researching things, and that would make all of the difference in the world.
But for now…now it was just Bellite, a notepad and paper…and some good old fashioned trial and error.
And tonight her chosen test subject was the cute little ruffle clad green haired senshi that was below.
As she leapt off the building and landed almost catlike in front of the girl, her bell extended, rapping her smartly on the head, she grinned. “Good evening, senshi. My name is Bellite.”
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 6:50 pm
There was some irony in Bellite choosing Xenia as her test subject, considering that running into the arms of the Negaverse was exactly what the petite Senshi intended to do as soon as she was able. And...maybe as soon as she tied up some other loose ends, but that was just details. She'd figure that stuff out later. Her family would be fine no matter what she did, anyway. Maybe her parents would finally get the message and move the hell out of Destiny City, or something.
Point was, she was perhaps not the ideal test subject, but there was no way for Bellite to know that, especially because as soon as the Lieutenant's bell rapped her on the head, Xenia practically puffed up like a small, angry cat. She was not exactly the type of person to respond pleasantly to being smacked, even lightly, and she was not subtle about showing it. It didn't matter if it was dumb or childish -- she wasn't going to just....just lie down and let someone hit her!
"Hey!" She said, sharply. "What was that for?" She reached up to rub her head, and snapped a foot out as an almost automatic response, to kick the woman in the shin, because....well...because it seemed like the best possible idea, and she was annoyed. Sure, it was childish, but in fariness, Xenia was pretty sure she still counted as a child. People kept calling her one, anyway, so she might as well live up to it.
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 7:14 pm
Bellite laughed, the sound clear and rather cool as it rang through the night, and she raised her weapon up again, smacking the senshi once more on the head. “It was to weaken your defenses so that I can better bring you into the Negaverse, my dear.”
Her words were almost soothing, and she raised the bell once more, this time planning to put a bit more force behind the blow…if she could knock the girl out…it would then be simple to call a general sovereign and that would be that.
The lieutenant’s stomach twisted at the thought, and for a moment she was utterly horrified at the very idea of what she had been wanting to do. That…didn’t sound like her at all…who did that? What kind of a monster actually entertained the idea of knocking out a child and taking their entire life from them…
Perhaps this had been why Sanidine had told her to get out of the Negaverse…it was a bad place…and it compelled you to do bad things to keep it going.
“…Well.” Ashamed, Bellite took a step back, now wearing a rather stupidly confused looking expression.
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 7:29 pm
Xenia was far too startled by the Lieutenant's words to dodge the second hit of her bell. It rapped against her head with a light ring, but the blow wasn't what had the Sesnhi blinking in startled surprise.
"Better....bring me....to the Negaverse?" She asked, and it came out with a mix of puzzlement and surprise. Gosh, maybe she ought to find some sort of sign to wear - I'm planning to corrupt, please don't try to kidnap me! Then again, this wasn't exactly an incredibly common occurence, and so maybe getting a sign -- or business cards, or something -- was jumping a little ahead.
(Might be fun, though.)
She stared dumbly at the woman in front of her for another long few moments, pure puzzlement in her gaze, and so she was watching as she seemed to think better of what she was doing and...what, retreat?
Xenia waved her hands a little, a nervous giggle bubbling up to her lips.
"Uh, it's. Really funny you should say that, because, like, I'm actually kind of trying to coordinate my own corruption?" She said, and then she smoothed her skirt and straightened. "So, like, if you cold maybe report back that I was super badass and fended you off like a boss? That might make both of us look good? 'Cause I really, really want to look good so when I go knocking they'll take me please help me out it would mean a lot to me."
She trailed off a bit into rambling, without any pauses between her words, because she was a deeply excitable person and when she got going, she got going.
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 8:22 pm
Bellite paused, glancing up, a frown crossing her features. “You…you’re already planning on corrupting? Are you serious?” She looked a little hopeful, nodding slightly. “Well…that makes things…easier. I’m sorry for hitting you, then. You…if you’d like, I could call someone now and they could take care of it…I’ll be sure to sing your praises to them too, so I know they’ll be excited to have you join us.”
She was feeling much more at ease, the knot in her stomach untwisting and even going so far as to relax. Maybe there had been a purpose to targeting her…maybe there was no reason to feel this guilt after all.
Quietly, the lieutenant drew out her communication device, opening it and glancing at the girl. “Just say the word, and I’ll call them to bring you home, if you’d like.”
Her voice was much more gentle now, coaxing. Honestly, she hoped that the senshi would just consent…perhaps she could even…adopt her. Wouldn’t that be nice. She had always wanted a child after all…why couldn’t this be her way of getting one?
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 9:07 pm
Xenia nodded, eagerly at first but a little slower as the Lieutenant continued. She bit the inside of her cheek, and considered. Yes, she absolutely and unquestionably wanted to corrupt. There was no question in her mind about that. But....
Wavellite wasn't here. she wanted to be holding her girlfriend's hand when she did it, wanted to look into her eyes before it happened and be able to run into her arms when it was over and she was finally who she was meant to be. It wouldn't be the same, otherwise.
"I, um," she started, "I don't think I'm ready. I....there's someone I need to have with me when I go over." She bit the inside of her cheek. "I hope you can understand?"
Even if going right now sounded great, she needed Wavellite to be there. Otherwise, what was the point of all of this?
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Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:09 am
Bellite paused, a little taken aback, but finally she smiled, nodding. “Of course I understand. If…” She trailed off, looking almost embarrassed. “If you need a home when this is all over…I have always wanted a daughter, and I promise that I would take care of you…you can’t be more than what…fifteen? You’re too young to strike out on your own, corrupted or not.”
She held out a hand to the senshi, giving a smile that was full of as much hope she could muster. It would be so nice to have someone waiting at home for her, someone who she knew could take care of herself in the big wide world…and someone she could look after with all of the love that was constantly trying to burst from her heart.
“So…what do you say? And…what is your name, I’d like to you know, call you something besides, cute little ruffle senshi when I praise you to the higher ups.”
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Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:38 am
Xenia stared up at her with wide eyes, surprised by the offer. It was true, she would need somewhere to go, but of all the things she had expected to come of this, an offer from someone to adopt her after her corruption was not it.
Happy tears started to sparkle in her eyes, and she flung herself forward to give the Lieutenant a tight hug. She had to admit, that wasn't something she'd really thought through; it seemed like such an unimportant piece, except it was....well. It was super important, actually. And here was her answer.
"Thank you," she said quietly, "thank you so much. I would love that." Having her guardian be an officer would make everything so much easier. She'd never have to explain where she was or what she was doing, she'd never have to lie about injuries or late nights. It was perfect.
"My name's Xenia," she said. "Sailor Xenia of Etiquette."
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Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:44 am
Bellite felt tears come to her own eyes, and let out a little laugh that caused them to fall when the senshi hugged her. The hug was returned, and a kiss was placed on the girl’s head. Everything was falling into place so well…this had been more than she had ever expected. She knew that she would get children one day, but never had she dreamed it would be so…so easy.
“Well, Xenia. I’ll get your room ready for you…I’ll make sure you have a wonderful warm bed and a safe home to come to once your corruption is complete. I’ll take such good care of you, I promise. I’ll be the best mother that I can be.”
Her mind was already thinking ahead…she would have to save some extra money away so Xenia could attend college…save for a car for her…
This was all so…
“Perfect…” The finishing thought came out as a whisper and she squeezed all the tighter. “We’ll be a family.” There was absolutely nothing more she could ask for. Nothing at all.
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