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Janus
As you gaze before you, you notice a short young man standing before you at a small size of five foot seven. His face appears to be quite thin-looking, as he gazes slowly back towards you with his cold dark eyes with a strange black darkness inside, beconing the hate as the blue flame of hatred burns deep within them. The skin upon him appears to be slightly tanned, as he turns his face with his dark black hair waving slightly upon him. His body also appears to be quite thinly structured, as he stands there before you.While he stands there, he appears to be wearing a gothic type of clothing there. His clothes appear to be a blackish color, as his leather vest straps overtop of a black dress shirt with no tie. He wears black slacks overtop of his lower half, with black dress shoes there as well. He also, oddly enough, appears to be wearing a black cape from his neckline, downwards towards his ankles below, which seems to be quite wide, so he is capable of draping it over himself, or another if necessary-- the cape also appears to have a thick color, which stands out from his neckline.
Carrying:Midgaard City Map
>Ryan . o O ( Why's he wearing a cape...!? )
>( A reporter speaks up, "Good evening President Sensou. Tell us, why exactly have you called us all here?" )
>Cloud . o O ( ... ... ... )>Alhana ignores the commentary by the president, replying to Cloud. "Bodyguard? They were accusing you of murder and you're a *bodyguard*?" she speaks, frowning again in concern.
>Cloud says, "... murder?" He sighs. "I was hired to protect her." He indicates Lyrae.
>Cloud says, "And I did."
>Ryan makes a glance over at Alhana, and Cloud, attempting to listen in.
>The doors to the entrannce of the building open and close as two more guards enter and stand against the doors, guarding them, security-wise.
>Alhana simply -looks- at Ryan, her deep crystalline green eyes seeming all the more chilling in the enclosed building. She begins to speak to him, before her eyes dart to the guards about the room.
>Alhana mumbles, "Awful lot ..... guards ..... ..... little talk wouldn't you ..... .. ..... to mention the glass .. .." to Cloud.
>Eria mostly ignores Janus, still looking over at Ryan. . o O ( No way I can take him in a fight... I'd have to get him off guard. )
>Ryan scowls at Alhana's -look- . o O ( Wonder what's HER problem? )
>Janus's eyes search the audience for a brief moment, and then he lays them upon the reporter, and nods. "Well, we have just recently open this new division within Midgaard, and have moved here from a few.... lesser known cities, like Tokyo, and Kyoto. We are a foriegn buisness, and our ways of buisness may seem slightly odd to some of you. Although, we will mostly be handling all imports and exports here within Midgaard. Anything that leaves here, goes through us. Although, we have also recently been going into the research and development industry, and have been working with 'materia' to find ways in which we may help the community prosper, and also find more ways for crime fighting with them as well."
>Most of the guards have their attention on the president and Kataki. A select few keep an eye on the guests.
>Cloud mumbles, "True .. .. .. ..... ..... ..... much ..... ..... .." to Alhana.
>Kataki moves out of the glass slowly, and he makes his ay off into the croud afterwards. He motions for the gaurds to remain near the president himself, and he makes he then stops behind Lyrae and Cloud. He leans over, and says simply, "Nice day, is it not?"
>Another reporter holds up his microphone, "Exactly what have you been doing with these 'materia' to help our community President Sensou?" Still another blurts out of turn, "What about these accusations in the Daily Midgaar edition?
>Alhana mumbles, "..... ..... ..... led ..... ..... little ..... ..... ..... ..... with ..... very ..... of ..... cape ..... ..... ..... ..... boy ..... ..... .. .." to Cloud.
>Ryan . o O ( Hey! It's that freak from last night... )
>Cloud looks over at Kataki. . o O ( And there's the monkey himself... )
>Lyrae quietly says, ".... " -.-
>Alhana smiles at Kataki, "Hiya monkey-boy." she says without missing a beat.
>Ryan stifles a laugh
>Lyrae <.< at Alhana, successfully keeping a straight face, then dutifully snaps her gaze right on back to Janus, not listening to Kataki for the moment.
>Gunter has arrived.
>Janus nods slowly towards the reporter afterwards, and says, "Well... We are currently trying to find methods on how to fix the pollution problem. We have found that materia can help produce an efficient source of energy to help with these sorts of things. Although, we are concentrating on helping the crime at the moment mostly, since it appears to be a problem." he then frowns, "And, my sister appears to be a victim to these circumstances as well. Any more questions?"
>Gunter wanders inside, quietly...
>( A few guards eye Gunter warily, noting his arrival with curt nods. )
>Kataki does _not_ look upon the redhead. o.- He looks over towards Cloud, and whispers something to him.
>Lyrae raises her voice, "I have a question"
>Gunter blinks a bit... then gives a hauty smirk at some of the guards...
>Eria quietly slips closer to the group, trying to figure out what they're talking about.
>Alhana glares icily in response to Kataki. Patience is FAR from one of her virtues.
>Janus nods slowly towards Lyrae, yet not reconizing her just yet, because of the cloak and hood. "Your question?"
>Cloud stares at Kataki. "..." then blinks at the sound of Lyrae's voice. His eyes narrow.
>Lyrae pushes her hood back, her mouth set in a worried line as she detaches herself froom where Ryan, Cloud and Alhana stand, walking towards the front of the room, putting her hands on her hips. "What nonsense has," she turns and poitns at Kataki, "That traitor been feeding you, brother?"
>Lyrae turns back around, "The sheer notion that Cloud and his ocmpanions absconded with me is absurd!"
>Gunter chuckles softly and watches the happenings. . o O ( People look uptight.. maybe I'll have some fun... )
>Cameras turn and takes rapid photographs of the siblings, then Kataki as the noise climbs to a steady buzz for a few minutes.
>Alhana blinks, openly raising an eyebrow as she looks from Lyrae to Janus and back again. o O ( Girl's got spirit, I'll grant her that much. )
>Ryan laughs out loud . o O ( KNEW something was funky here! )
>Lyrae taps her foot as she waits for the noise from the reporters to die down. >After several minutes, it does..with the exception of a few stragglers chitchatting about fashion tips.
>Janus's eyes blink for a moment after, and then he asks, "Traitor?" he blinks again, and looks over towards the figure in which she pointed at, "...Kataki." he then looks over towards Lyrae once more after as well. . o O ( ....It must be the control spell which Kataki told me of. ) He frowns immediatly, "I have known Kataki for ten years, he would never betray me... It must be the control spell. Although, you are brave to come to a public confrence, mr. Strife. You are a known criminal. Gaurds... Arrest Cloud Strife.."
>Ryan blinks, and gawks
>Lyrae growls, "UTTER NONSENSE!" She snaps and turns to the guards, "You will do no such thing!"
>Ryan raises his hand, waving. "Hey! HEY!"
>The guards arm themselves, then blinks at Lyrae's yell, and look at each other uneasily.
>Alhana raises a hand, "I have a question.." she speaks.
>Gunter hmms and eyes Cloud...
>Eria watches quietly...
>The reporters take repeated photographs of Cloud and Alhana, careful to get the redhead's good side, lest she kill them.
>Gunter. o O ( Maybe I'll help out a fugitive... yeah... that sounds good. )
>Five guards make a decision and start towards Cloud, weapons at the ready.
>Kataki frowns immediatly, and then he looks over towards Lyrae and says, "Lyrae.. You are not well. We will help you soon enough." He then looks over to Cloud, and asks, "Will you come with us, now?"
>Cloud slowly withdraws his sword from across his back, frowning.
>Lyrae glares at Kataki, "Help me? Yeah you'll help me all right. Help me into a Coffin you traitorous SLIME!"
>Ryan steps between Kataki and Lyrae (or attempts to). 'Hey, joker, dunno what's your problem, but she said she didn't want to come with you...
>Kataki frowns immediatly, and then he looks over towards Lyrae and says, "Lyrae.. You are not well. We will help you soon enough." He then looks over to Cloud, and asks, "Will you come with us quietly, now? We really do not wish for a fight, after all."
>Lyrae takes a step back as Ryan steps between herself and Kataki.
>Lyrae glares at Kataki, "Help me? Yeah you'll help me all right. Help me into a Coffin you traitorous SLIME!
>Gunter hmms and walks over behind the guards... scooting over to taptap one of them on the back... o.-
>Cloud looks over at Lyrae, questioning what he should do.
>Lyrae looks up at Janus, "Janus Please, listen to me. Kataki has betrayed us. He's tried killing me TWICE!"
>Eria . o O ( ...This isn't good. I guess I should help them, if they need it. )
>Lyrae steps up onto the stage next to her brother to get a better view of the crowd. She scans the tops of people's heads until she sees Cloud. o O ( .. Two guards by the door, but I know them. They'll back off.. I hope.. ) She raises a hand slightly, touching her locket. o O ( ..what's gotten into Janus though? ) She glances down to where Kataki and Janus stand. o O ( What's he told them all..? )
>Janus's eyes blink, and he looks over towards Alhana, and he says, "Yes, miss?" He then frowns, and looks over to Lyrae. "Let us make sure later on. How about this.... You three go with the gaurds, if what you have said is proven true, then Cloud will be let go, and Kataki will be arrested himself. Although, I can't take any chances, since you _may_ be under the control spell." . o O ( This can't be true... I have known Kataki for _ten years_. )
>Alhana draws the broadsword at her waist with a steely rasp, flipping it easily from one hand to the other. Glancing at Janus, her eyes a deep icy green, flaring with anger she says, "What kind of a F*CKED up company is it that employies a monkey-faced no good sewer-looking untalented butt-ugly dog-faced idiotic pansy pathetic unskilled traitorous MORON like Kataki over there and then takes his word over your own SISTER's anyway?". Somehow, she manages to ask the question without even batting an eye.
>Cloud's eyes narrows, trying to approach Lyrae, assuming the guards didn't get in the way.The guards block Cloud's approach.
>Gunter grumbles a bit. u.u
>As soon as Alhana draws her sword, ten rifles are cocked and aimed at her. "I suggest you put the sword away, miss." A soldier says to her.
>Gunter. o O ( What is this? Do I have an arcane rating or something? ) He eyes the two guards blocking Cloud... u.u
>Lyrae, for her part, gives Janus a look before frowning. "Go -with- them? You'd take his word over mine Janus?" She twitches at Alhana's words, hiding a grin, then shakes her head, "No." She answers flatly, "I speak the truth." Her voice sharpens, beratingly, "You should know that, Janus."
>The guards look back at Gunter, and one waves a rifle at him, "Don't try anything funny buster.."
>Kataki gazes over at Alhana, and says, "You are mistaken, miss. Lyrae is under a control spell, and I will have it proven to Janus himself later on." Janus himself frowns at Alhana, and says, "This is a private affair. I never said I was taking his word over my sisters." he looks over towards the three, "Will you go along with this, and make sure? I personaly will watch over you, my sister. Don't you trust your own brother?"
>Alhana slowly turns to the soldier, her expression clearly showing growing anger. "Or *WHAT*? You're a rent a cop security for a company! Not the police; you have no right whatsoever to be arresting people. Not even Shinra goes that far." . o O ( Not out in the open anyway... )
>Gunter blinkblinks at the guard, "Eh? What are you talking about? You're the one standing on odd terrain unprepared, soldeir..." He smirks a bit.. a sharp cracking sound heard as the ground beneath the two freeze over into slippery ice.
>Cloud calls out, "If that is so, Janus, why did Kataki professes interest in materia?" as he eyes the guards warily, still trying to approach Lyrae...
>Lyrae crosses her arms, "This is not a matter of trust Janus." She turns towards the guards at the back, "Stand away from the doors!" However, they don't move. She frowns again.
>The guards still won't let Cloud pass, one poking him with a cudgel in the chest, "Don't move." The other guard looks at Gunter, "What are you talking.." He blinks at the cracking sound and looks down, "Oi.."
>Gunter smirks as he thinks. . o O ( Hell... first things first... I'd better find out who potential allies may be... )
>Ryan . o O ( Things are getting a TAD outta hand here... well, I know what I gotta do, keep these creeps from getting to Lyrae! )
>Ten guards train their rifles on Alhana, ten more on Cloud.
>Ryan is perfectly unarmed, yup yup. Harmless, really n.n
>The other guards pay no attention to the unharmed man ^_^
>Well except for one guard. He's taken quite an interest in him. *.*
>Janus frowns at Alhana, and says, "Everything we are doing, is legal. Do not worry." he then looks over towards Lyrae, and says, "Listen, my sister. You will be safe, even if you are right. If he is a traitor, we will find out. All I need, is the cooperation of all three of you. He looks over towards Cloud after, and says, "Simple. We need more materia in order to continue with out studies.Gunter has connected.
>Lyrae shakes her head stubbornly. "And just what have you planned?"
>Eria stands by, looking harmless. Unless someone notices a faint red glow from under her shirt... . o O ( So... Should I help them, or not? )
>Ryan . o O ( What IS this materia junk I keep hearing about, anyway...? )
>None of the guards notice Eria...she's been pretty quiet up to this point ^_^
>Lyrae (OOC) pauses and headcounts. "Scratch that.. Change the ten guards to five guards each on Cloud and Alhana
>Ryan remains between Lyrae and Kataki, which likely means he's closer to the stage now
>Gunter sorts flicks his wrist and causes the ice underneath Cloud's guards to shift sharply... insuring a successful slip up of the two.
>Ryan, even though he has his back turned to Janus at the moment, shouts out, (hopefully loud enough for him to hear over the rucus), "Hey! That Kataki guy met Lyrae yesterday, and I distinctly heard him mention 'kill', and Lyrae was scared half to death!"
>Alhana eyes the exit quickly, gauging the distance.. o O ( Too far! )Janus frowns for a brief moment, and says, "You know how it goes, my dear sister. The process almost never fails. If you are right, Kataki's betrayl will shine through." Kataki frowns for a brief moment at Janus, and he just LOOKS at Lyrae.
>( One of the guards blinks at the gathering of ice and slips, falling on his back. However..the safety wasn't on his rifle, and it goes off with a Bang!..hitting One of the lower level guards right in the derierre. This guard shrieks and groans alternatively, "You stupid bloody bastard!!!! MEDIC!!" )
>Alhana mumbles, "..... ..... ..... ..... .. ..... .. .. .." to Cloud.
>Cloud is seriously considering fighting his way through the crowd. He flashes a look at Alhana, as if asking her to ready herself...Lyrae blinks at Kataki, the color draining from her face for a brief second, before her expression darkens and she looks right back at Kataki with no confidence whatsoever.
>Gunter cackles with glee... standing up his full 6 feet now; hair brushed back and joy on his face, "Vunderful!" He cackles again and clenches his fist... glowing with icy blue as the ice cracks under the fallen guard and molds around him to close him up.
>Eria flicks her wrist slightly, looking at the guards aiming at Alhana. . o O ( I hope this works right...) The red light near her chest flashes for a moment. And then the guards' guns start heating up. Won't be long before they become too hot to hold.
>Alhana sharply raises an eyebrow at Gunter.. before, with a curt glance at Cloud, she nods, tightening her grip on her sword. Her other hand tenses as well..
>Janus's eyes blink, and he looks over towards the gaurd. And, then he looks back towards his sister, "My sister, if you do not go with this, then we have no chance of finding out for sure if he betrayed us or not. We will need you for this as well, you know that."
>The reporters have a field day, getting in people's way to get the scoop on various angles of the story. Ooh pretty lights, camera's flashing all about like mad.
>The one guard watching Ryan with =that look- in his eyes takes a step forward, "Oi oi cutie pie, you're going to have to back of now." *.* "Or ocme with me to the brig. Wanna come with me? C'mon you KNOW you wanna.."
>Ryan . o O ( Damn! I'm mising the fun stuff! Well, at least I'm keeping that creep from getting to her... )
>Ryan winks at the guard. "Sorry, dude, but unless Lyrae says so, I'm not going anywhere."
>Five of the guards notice notihng. Nothing. Nope. Nothing at .. $#*&&$@#(&%(! There's a simultanous clatters as rifles abruptly hit the floor. "OI! What happened?" "Whythe hell should you ask me?" "My gun just heated up man!" "Mine too!" "Damnit! What now?" "Get the tear gas if you have to!" "....what tear gas?"
>Cloud places both hands on the hilt, slowly bringing the sword up so that his face is seemingly split, two clear blue eyes reflected in the steel of the blade.
>Kataki frowns, and closes his eyes slowly. . o O ( These people are not very smart, are they?" Of course, Janus doesn't appear to like this much himself, as he says simply, "Please, people. _Do not fight_. Gaurds, stand down. And, ladies and gentleman, there is no need for violence!
>Lyrae looks at Janus, her mouth tightening into a line. That's about as much she can do. She tried going against her brother, and failed. There is a definite disappointed look in her eyes as she turns away, arms crossed. o O ( He'd better have a DAMN good reason ofr this. )
>The guard nearly swoons at Ryan's wink, and sidles closer *sidlesidle* "Oh come on darlin, I'm sure she won't mind. Besides, she's busy!"
>Alhana tenses, visibly about to launch herself at the five guards the moment their rifles hit the ground.. at Kataki's words she visibly hesitates a brief moment, glancing quickly about the room to re-assess the situation.
>Ryan blinks . o O ( THAT wasn't expected O.o )
>( A newbie reporters scoots up to Ryan and the guard, *POOF* Takes a photo, "EXTRA EXTRA! ROmance in the midst of crisis!" He runs out of the room. )
>Gunter hmms and decides to further pic on his one, downed guard... a bit disappointed in his lack of attention. He keeps the ice open around the guards head just to hear his curses and grunts; then opens his fist... spikes shooting from the ice and impaling the guard in all sorts of places. u.u"
>Oh that'll leave a mark," remarks one of the guards, wincing in sympathy.
>Gunter curses. . o O ( Rent a cops... peh. ) u.u
>Lyrae glances towards Ryan and the guard flirting with him o.o;;;
>Cloud sighs faintly, "Lyrae, come here..."
>Kataki sets a hand upon Lyrae's shoulder, and leans over slightly to whisper something to her.
>Lyrae slides her gaze towards Cloud as she hears a bit of his words. "...." She glances at Janus, then abruptly tenses as tight as a bowstring, glancing at Kataki as she hisses, "Don't you -touch- me, troll.." She shrugs his hand off. o O ( ..Blast it all. ) Then steps down from the stage.
>The guard's got you occupied Ryan-darling! *.*
>Ryan erps O.o;
>The guard beams at Ryan n.n
>Lyrae walks towards Cloud slowly, arms crossed, a petulant pout/frown on her face.
>The guard smiiiiiles, "Are you -sure- you don't wanna start trouble? Our prison cells are really comfortable *.*
>Ryan blinks again. "Ah... er..." He looks around, having lost sight of Lyrae in that moment of distraction!
>Kataki finally gains a smile upon his face as he watches Lyrae walk away. . o O ( Now, she at least is smart. ) Although, Janus frowns slightly. He can't stop her to talk with her here within the middle of a conference. Although, after a moment, he yells out to the gaurds, "Clear out the press!"
>Alhana just sort of -blinks- at Ryan, then moves her gaze quickly to Lyrae and Cloud, narrowing on Kataki. o O ( We have to get out of here... )
>Cloud looks over at Alhana, now backing away towards the doors, trying to get a bit more space thataway.
>The guard beams and reaches out to ruffles Ryan's hair, "Oh I likes 'em cute too ^_^
>Alhana nods quickly to Cloud, backing towards the doors as well.. one step after the other.
>Alhana mumbles, "..... have ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .. ..... ..... reporters ..... all gone .. .." to Cloud.
>Gunter growls furiously... sticking both hands out; eyes flaring with icey blue energy as his ice coated guard is eaten by a puppeteered set of sharp teeth, molded from the ice. u.u
>Lyrae stops in her tracks as she hears her brother's voice, her head bowing slightly. The press grumbles and protest, but most of the guards 'convince' them otherwise and start herding them out. The crowd begins to recede of the media and their equipment
>Ryan holds up a finger. "Can we continue this later, got something to do..." He attempts to push his way through the crowd after Lyrae
>The glow from near Eria's chest gets brighter again, probably enough to catch a guard's attention, as she gets ready to make a distraction, if it's needed...
>The guard grins big, "Later? You're on big boy *.*"
>The other guards watch Alhana and Cloud backing away, and as they herd the media off, follow a few feet back warily, unsure of their orders. With most of the reporters gone however, Lyrae's easilly spotted, standing at the center of the room with her atention on the floor
>Ryan runs up behind and to the side of Lyrae, keeping a few feet of distance, and watching Kataki closely.( A random guard blinks as he sees a red glow, and glances around, looking towards Eria. )
>The guard watches Ryan go, "I think I'm in luuuuuv *.*"
>Cloud says, "Lyrae, come on... quickly, let's go...!"
>Gunter pehs and turns his back on his 'work'... the ice melting and leaving a cold, bloody mess on the floor, "Stupid guards..." He eyes Cloud... figuring he'll get away anyways. u.u
>Lyrae looks up at Cloud's words, "..." She looks over her shoulder towards Janus, torn with indecision. She glances towards Ryan silently.
>Janus, after the press leaves, he gets down from the stage and signals for a group of gaurds to follow him. He walks through the crowd afterwards, and off towards where Lyrae is, and he stops there. "Lyrae. Please come with me, and we will check on what you say. I wish to believe you, but I am unsure. I have known Kataki for ten years, so it is difficult to believe it so easily, you know that. I have to see myself. I will watch you myself personaly, so you will be safe." Kataki immediatly _frowns_ at what Janus says. . o O ( This is _not_ going according to plan. The boss will be angry that I wasn't able to stop Janus from doing this... Damn it all. )
>Eria waits to see how this goes, before doing anything. The red glow does not diminish, however.
>Gunter turns his head quickly to glance back at the gyard slushy on the floor. He then walks over and begins kicking at the frosty sludge... splashing it all over the floor and chanting madly, o/~ No one cares about the guaaaard... no one cares about the guaaard! o/~ u.u
>Alhana mumbles, "..... .. .. .. .. We have ..... to ..... out ..... here .. .. .." to Cloud.
>Lyrae, with Ryan at her side apparently, approaches Cloud after hearing her brother's request. "...go on without me." She murmurs hoarsely, looking close to tears herself, "I have to know why..." She pauses, glancing at Ryan, then Cloud again, "If you're worried I might get hurt.. Ryan can stay if he doesn't mind"
>Ryan rubs his chin. "SOMETHING's funky here, and I got nothing better to do."
>Lyrae glances at Ryan quickly, with a grateful nod, expression still set in a permanent pout.
>Gunter puffs
>Ryan hmms quietly . o O ( Hope I get paid for this sometime... and is that guard still looking at me?) <.<
>The guard is indeed looking at you Ryan.. and grinning. Bigtime. With stars in his eyes.
>Ryan . o O ( Ohboy o.o; )
>Another gaurd bounces up towards _that_ specific gaurd near Ryan, "Oooh...Lets SEARCH him! *_*"The guard grins, "I hope we get him on our guard duty! *.*
>Gunter just stands in his puddle of blood... far far away from teh crowd. Forgotten and ignored; looking all pissy and depressed; boots all shiney and slick from the mess he rompred around in. u.u
>Ryan sweats nervously o.o;
>Cloud nods, following Alhana. "Be careful, Lyrae...!"
>Janus nods towards Lyrae afterwards, and frowns. "I would like to know where to get ahold of Cloud, at least. Just in case." he then looks towards Lyrae, and says, "I am being careful for your own safty, my dear sister."
>Lyrae nods at Cloud, then
>Alhana jabs an elbow into Cloud's ribcage, nudging him to continue moving back even as her eyes dart about the room.
> Eria pulls the doors open, and then walks out towards the oustside of the building.
>Eria has left.
>( A few guards just glare at Alhana and Cloud, tis all. )
>The other gaurd nodnodnods to that gaurd. *_* "I... can put in a... special request..... I'm sure Kataki will let us if we do him..... favors. *_* *_*""OOOH, Doing him favors is almost as fun as frisking the prisoners! *.* *.*"
>Ryan tugs at his collar O.o;
>Alhana offers to lead Cloud.
>Ryan . o O ( What kinda company is this!? )
>Lyrae stops leading Cloud.
>Alhana sweatdrops.
>Lyrae glances at Ryan with a perfectly straight face. Inside she feels sorry for the poor guy n.n;
>Kataki O.O
>Cloud offers to lead Alhana.
>Alhana falls in line behind Cloud. Gunter kick-splashes some blood at a guard... grumbling, "Do something! Beat me up! Maul me! Shoot me! Give me a parking ticket!" >.<
>Kataki inches towards the elevator door...u.u;;;; "I...I got work to handle before... the... *cough* examination..." and he leaves into the elevator IMMEDIATLY. o.o;;;;;
>Kataki pushes the button beside the elevator, and waits a few moments before one of the four elevators finally open, then walks inside afterwards before the doorway shuts behind this person.
>Kataki has left.
>Lyrae . o O ( examination?? )
>Cloud heads outside, trying to get out with the crowd.
>Alhana re-sheathes her sword, elbowing Cloud a bit harder. "Let's get out of here while the monkey-faced guy is gone.."
>Ryan . o O ( Examination? And hey, what's with that guy...? )
>Lyrae watches Cloud and Alhana go worriedly. o O ( Well they oughta be fine. )
>Janus just...frowns at Kataki, and watches his sister closely after, while remaining silent for the moment
>Gunter grumbles and quickly turns to look at Janus. . o O ( Well... he seems important. Maybe if I do something to him I'll get into a little trouble... ) c.c
>Cloud pulls the doors open, and then walks out towards the oustside of the building.
>Cloud has left.
>Alhana has left.
>Cloud leaves, with Alhana following behind him.
>Janus nods towards Lyrae, and says, "Shall we go, then?"
>Lyrae glances at Ryan once more, then back to Janus, nodding quietly.Gunter watches Janus for a moment... o.-
>Actually, the gaurds are stil slobbering all over you, Ryan. *_*Not literally, but close.
>Gunter. o O ( He's got this... funnt aura. ) u.u
>Ryan stays as close as possible to Lyrae while as FAR as possible from the guards o.o;
>funny, evenLyrae's mouth twitches, stifling a rare giggle at poor Ryan's predicament, and not wanting him to know she finds it amusing, eassily keeping a straight face. Of anyone else who may be in the room, she takes no notice.
>Ryan . o O ( THIS is just GREAT )
>Gunter sits down in his puddle... ._.
>You fall in line behind Janus.
>Lyrae falls in line behind Janus.
>Janus nods towards the two after, and then he leads them over towards the elevator. "Right this way, Lyrae, sir"
>Ryan nods and follows, glancing over his shoulder at the carnage O.o
>Gunter begins slowly making an igloo around him from the puddle. . O ( Fine... I'll just live here until someone notices me... ) ._.
>Janus pushes the button beside the elevator, and waits a few moments before one of the four elevators finally open, then walks inside afterwards before the doorway shuts behind this person.Janus has left.
>Janus leaves, with you following after.
>>>>We enter the elevator<<<<
>Lyrae has arrived.
>Janus arrives, with Ryan and Lyrae following behind.
>The guard alternatively lifestyled guards are our escorts for today :))
>Ryan d'ohs
>While you enter the elevator slowly, you immediatly notice a dead gaurds body laying upon the floor before you, with the blood dripping slowly down the wall above it. The door behind you immediatly shuts, while Kataki stands within the left front corner, "That is the last one who is loyal to Janus over myself, making every gaurd loyal to me." He is leaning against the wall of the elevator, cleaning his blood soaken blade there.
>Lyrae sucks in a breath and flattens herself again the wall, bumping into the bar as she belts out a shriek
>Ryan gawks. "What the - ?"
>Janus enters the elevator slowly after, while narrowing his eyes over towards Kataki. "So, you did betray us."
>Lyrae just stares, her eyes focused on the dead body.. not a pretty sight. . specially since it dredges up all those nasty nasty memories. She does a passable imitation of a fish out of water
>Janus blinks, as he looks over to his sister. He steps back slowly, and sets a hand upon her shoulder after to comfort her. Not taking his eye off of Kataki for one second
>Ryan cracks his knuckles, snarling, "I KNEW you were up to no good
>Ryan charges Kataki, fist first of course
>Kataki laughs briefly, as he says, "I never _was_ loyal to you, you idiot. I was always loyal to _your father_!"Lyrae (OOC) rereads the desc..hrm, doesn't say how large this place was.
>Lyrae quietly says, "P.p...papa.." She breathes, still staring at the dead body. "..mother.." She whimpers once, then crumples to the floor.
>Ryan . o O ( Kick butt first, clear things up later - ! )
>Janus slowly lowers himself down towards the floor, while wrapping his arm around his sister for support. He _glares_ at Kataki, and asks, "What do you want?" Kataki says, "It's not what I want. I am just following orders. Now... The question is..... shall I kill you now, let you go, or hold you prisoner? Either way, it doesn't matter. Sensou Enterprises has an army of materia users large enough to run all of Midgaard, now. I called in some of the force from Japan, and they have come here now. It is up to you. Either way, it won't be any fun. Prolong your death, or die now? What is your choice?"
>Kataki yawns slightly for a moment, as he slides his hand upon a materia upon his sword, "Bolt." It shines slightly, and suddenly a blast of lightning hits Ryan after. "That was just a weak one, so I wouldn't try that again."
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