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 Posted: Wed May 18, 2022 8:04 pm
Things with Ingrid felt like they were proceeding well. At least, well enough that Valjean was reasonably confident that he would be succeeding in getting her to come tot he Negaverse.
He wanted that to be true, so badly. He wanted her to join them, and he wanted....
He wanted a lot of things, from Ingrid. How many he would get to have, well. He'd just have to see.
He found himself coming back to their meeting spot even on days they weren't supposed to meet, hoping he might run into her. No luck yet, but....eh, a boy could dream. And when he felt a White Moon aura approach, he perked up, and hoped.
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Posted: Wed May 18, 2022 8:27 pm
It wasn't Ingrid who was nearby at all. However her sister who was researching the negaverse and why . . . her sister wanted to join so badly.
So far it was both comforting and uncomforting to be doing this research. She felt another powered signature. It was a negaverse one as far as she could tell. The question was, who was this person she was about to meet.
"Hello?" She called trying not to sound unsure or nervous about meeting up with whoever this was. If they don't attack first and ask questions later. . . . she'd be perfectly fine.
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Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 1:25 am
This was definitely not the person he was looking for. But that was fine. Valjean exhaled, and put on his best and most charming smile.
"Hello," he said, putting a hand on his hip. "Out looking for evildoers to thwart? There was a hint of teasing in his tone. "I promise, I'm not doing anything too villainous at the moment."
At the moment, at least. Any other time, Valjean made no promises. But she didn't need to know that, necessarily.
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 8:27 pm
Godiva paused as she heard a hello and felt a signature. Her head tilted a bit as he asked about if she was here to thwart evil doers. She seemed a little concerned. "Honestly?"
She paused, "I'm out trying to think because my sister has gotten into a mess." She trailed off a bit as she left off being dragged into herself. Because she wasn't sure about this person.
"Why would you assume I'd think anyone just out and about is doing anything villainous?" Was this an admission of guilt? The words made Godiva a bit uneasy.
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 8:31 pm
Valjean shrugged. "My experience with your side hasn't been entirely positive. There seem to be a lot of assumptions thrown around." And, alright, often he did get caught red-handed with his hand in someone's chest or a ball of energy and an unconscious civilian, but that wasn't the current point, really.
"For instance, most of you Order Senshi seem to assume that I'm doing something nefarious by existing powered up." He sighed, and leaned back against the alley wall, crossing his arms. "But since we've established there's no need for hostilities, and we're past all those unfair assumptions, maybe you can talk about what's on your mind?"
It would be interesting, at least, and talking was what had won him Ingrid, in the end, so talking sounded like a great tack to take.
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 8:41 pm
Godiva gave an uneasy smile as he spoke. "Hm, well maybe there was something to provoke them into thinking that. If that's the case I wouldn't be surprised there were assumptions made. It's kind of hard when you see someone with something incriminating in their hand."
There was a pause as he waved away the conversation which seemed fair. . . .
Godiva's brow lofted a bit as he asked about was was on her mind. "Hm." She wasn't sure she trusted him but she was curious was this the bad side of the negaverse?
"My sister made a deal with someone she doesn't know. And well it feels like it's very problematic and could cause myself a fair bit of grief. I've been trying to figure out why she's so impulsive when it comes to stuff." She shrugged softly.
"I mean at this point shes' going to drag me with her if I know and what she's said when I've talked to a few others. She is hell bent on taking me with her in this mess."
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 8:54 pm
Valjean shrugged his shoulders with an enigmatic smile when she spoke of evidence and how that might lead to assumptions. It was true, of course. But there was little to say there.
Besides, what she described was much more interesting. His eyebrows quirked up. Surely--surely this was just a coincidence. But, could it be? Could there be two officers working the same angle in such a similar situation at the same time?
Valjean almost didn't believe it.
"....Your sister wouldn't happen to be Sailor Ingrid, would she?" He asked, carefully. "If she is, well." He bowed. "I'm the one she bargained with, and I would be very happy to help assuage any doubts you might have."
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 9:00 pm
Godiva suddenly had all of her suspensions of dislike for this person confirmed in some weird way when he asked about her sister. She prickled a little bit. "OHHH, so you're the one that Ingrid suddenly agreed to join the negaverse with."
There was a small hint of her Russian accent that crept through that bit of response and she shook her head for a moment and tried to not want to deck the man without having - - talked things out. That said she did cross her arms over her chest. "So, did you keep your promise to not take that man's starseed or did you just go yank it back out after she left?"
This was obviously a big concern for her. "I'm becoming very angry with my sister insisting a life for a life is a fair trade, when she's dragging me along with her. But I've been trying reallyyy hard to be the voice of reason and not show her my emotions."
"Oh, and does she even know your name if you know hers?" The bright bubbly senshi had gone for more a cold stern tone as she tried to figure out how she felt about this man who had hoodwinked her sister into joining their cause.
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 9:05 pm
Valjean straightened. Folded his arms behind his back. Regarded her cautiously. She seemed much less amenable than Ingrid--unfortunate. She might be a hopeless case for convincing. But that was alright. There were other ways.
No need to be soft. Not if Ingrid was committed.
"I did, in fact, keep my promise. Your sister made a bargain with me. You don't have to trust me, but all I can offer is my word; she agreed, we left, and I did not return to try again." He made sure to inject sincerity into his tone. "And I did in fact tell her my name. It's Valjean, by the way. Senshi of the Revolution."
He smiled. "You must be Godiva. She really does seem to want you to come with her, and I told her to take some time and try to convince you. For my part, I'd be thrilled to have you join us as well."
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 9:13 pm
Godiva honestly was impressed he kept his promise but she dare not show it. Because her sister was a fool didn't make her one. She gave a half smile though, "Ah so there is some honor at least on your word. I appreciate that, even though I still lament my sister's misgivings and brash behavior because I know it won't end well on my part."
She paused looking at him when he said her name and there was a small nose wrinkle. "Yes, I am."
She gave a curt nod in conformation. "Ahhh . . . and then in lies my problem you see Valjean. She has spoken to me about joining and how she'd accept me not coming with her. However, I also know that's a bold face lie she'll drag me one way or another."
The senshi of peppermint sighed softly, "She's just so . . . bitter after our brother disappeared. But that's another matter completely."
"I've spoke to a few others from your side so I've been trying to gather up information on the process and things I stand to lose. Obviously, though I'm not sure you guys are going to enjoy my magic since it's far more support magic than offensive or defensive."
There was a pause, and while she was giving him a lot . . . Godiva really didn't care or feel like she had much of a choice in the matter; if he was the one her sister had agreed to join ranks with. "From the sounds of it though if I want to continue to be myself I'll have to find a way to force myself to be willing to waltz over as eagerly and willing as my sister is."
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 9:19 pm
"What would be the point of making a deal, if I didn't intend to fulfill my end?" Valjean pointed out. "If she found out later, it would derail the entire thing, and I'd prefer not to do that. Easier to just keep my damn word."
Certainly Valjean was not above the possibility of lying, cheating, stealing, et ******** cetera. Whatever got the job done to his General's satisfaction. But in this case, with other people involved, it was better to play honorable.
Also, irrationally, he liked Ingrid and he didn't want to disappoint her.
Ugh. Feelings.
"Perhaps," Valjean said, "you could work to settle some of your personal accounts before you go over." He actually sounded relatively gentle. It would be messy, if one sister came willingly and the other didn't. "I would have liked that chance, before I was brought over--but I didn't get it. Circumstances were what they were." He shrugged. "And it isn't so bad, having no memory. But I think Ingrid would be much happier if you were still her sister, and still remembered her."
Then, a wry smile.
"Also, I for one am thrilled to hear you have more support-oriented magic. The impression I've gotten from my General and his team so far...." A soft, amused snort. "Well. I think we could use a healer, if that's what you've got. So, I would be particularly glad to have you, Miss Godiva."
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 9:29 pm
Godiva softened a little when he said he kept his end of that deal, "Good. I'm glad you have some sense as to not take complete advantage of her."
She paused, that was the same words Monoceros had said ... well more or less in the fact that he'd been brought over but things weren't pleasant and he couldn't remember anything.
"So you were forced corrupted too then..." She said softly as seemed to think about this fact. If both him and Monoceros had been force corrupted, she was curious about both of them.
"I've talked to one other who said they'd been forced to corrupt so far. They couldn't remember a thing and how depressing it was. It sounds awful really." There was a pause, "It's why I was hoping to find someone they suggested to talk to."
There was another pause, "Though in some weird way . . . I'm glad I've gotten to met the person who my sister ignorantly agreed to come over to that side for."
When he started talking about her attack she tilted her head a bit, "Eh well it's not 100% healing. . . much more like . . . that menthol cream you put on your muscles but it does help speed up the healing process some too."
She started to laugh a bit fondly thinking of how her sister reacts to peppermint, "My sister hates peppermint so it's amusing to say the least."
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 9:36 pm
Valjean gave a short nod. He hadn't. Didn't intend to. There was no real benefit to him for screwing Ingrid over, really.
"I was," Valjean acknowledged. "But it's been....better, for me. I think I adjusted quicker. Easier." Perhaps he'd been a bit of a b*****d in his old life, or perhaps that part of him was just waiting to be unleashed. He couldn't be sure. All he knew was that he liked how he felt, with Chaos in his veins.
He extend a hand to her.
"Why don't you show me your magic, then?" He asked, thoughtfully. "I'm curious. And it's important to me, to know what you can do--I expect we'll be working together in the future, and I'm...hm, a planning-oriented person. So."
It would be helpful, to be able to strategize around her.
There was a fond smile on his face, when she brought up Ingrid's feelings about her sphere.
"She did mention that. Cute, honestly." Should he be saying that to the sister of the girl he was...maybe interested in? Eh, it had already slipped out.
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 9:45 pm
Val had acknowledged that it was the same for him though easier to adjust. It gave Godiva a bit of a reassurance it could go either way really though she didn't want to lose herself to this process.
"Sure I suppose I can show you my magic. It's not like it's going to save me out of this mess." She joked a bit. Though had she still been mad enough at him, she supposed she could've just slapped him upside the face with the oils on her hand and thanked Ceros later for that bit of an idea.
She shrugged it off and called her attack, "Cool as Peppermint!" She then took his hand in a shake to let him feel the cooling mint sensation that the attack left.
She chuckled, "Yeah I figured my sister would complain about me." There was a pause though and a soft narrow of her eyes as if she was suspicious of something else with him. "So tell me. How do you feel about my sister wanting to join you and just tag me along as extra baggage?"Noir Songbird Sailor Scout Attack: Cool as Peppermint! Godiva calls this attack to summon magical oils on her hands, when she touches someone with this attack, (friend, foe or herself) they instantly begin to feel a cooling sensation. This sensation maybe slightly distracting but if the targeted person has any injuries they feel slightly relieved from the pain; or if there is an irritant affecting their breathing this relieves some of the symptoms. The magical oils on her hands can last up to 30 seconds and she can use this attack twice. However, she only has enough oil for one target at this stage each time she summons this attack, and the effects last until the magical oil 'vaporizes'. This attack leaves a faint scent of peppermint for a short time after its disappeared.
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 9:53 pm
Her touch was gentle, and indeed, her magic was....cool. Soft. Valjean shrugged off his outer jacket, going down to the layer below--a tight-fitting short-sleeved black shirt--and put his hand over a bruise on his shoulder--the leftovers from a small scuffle with a Senshi over energy draining--and sighed.
"That is quite nice," he said. "Do you think it might heal when you get stronger?" That seemed a natural progression, to him. "Or is that sort of thing not worth theorizing about, because magic does whatever it wants."
If the latter was true, that would be quite annoying, but he would learn, he supposed.
Her question gave him pause.
"....I think," he said, and he knew he had to be very careful here, "that you are not 'extra baggage.' Yes, you will be joining with your sister--but I think that coming to the Negaverse together means that both of you will be stronger. You will know that you always have someone you can trust and rely on. And while I would like to be a friend to you, and to Ingrid, once you join us, that is no replacement for the type of relationship you two would have with each other. I think that you will both be better for staying together."
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