Main Room
This is a sizable and comfy room of a relatively small cafe on the corner of
Thor East and Tyr. Tables are lined about neatly in an L coordination about a
likely L-shaped counter, where foot stools are placed for extra seating.
Behind the counter, a large cutout in the wall allows communication between the
registreers and the cooks, and the waitress or waiter on duty moves back and
forth from this room to the kitchen through a wooden door placed to the side of
it. Set into the northeastern corner, are two public payphones, the restrooms,
and some stairs, apparently leading up to an apartment above. There is little
to know decoration of the mostly wood-furnished structure, and what there is
seems to be following a 50s theme. With a few nostalgic objects of yore, most
notably a jukebox. (Use 'menu' and 'order' to order things.)
[Exits : (O)ut ]
[Players : Eria, and Esmerelda ]
[Sleepers: Alexander, and Rudy ]
[Things : None ]
>Ryan walks in, looking rather haggard compared to his usual upbeat
obnoxiousness. Maybe he didn't get enough sleep. Anyway, he steps in, looks
arou- . o O ( ...... Uh oh. )
>Es-chan just seems to be plaguing you Ryan. As she is sitting at a table
comfortably with Eria.. she nods to that and giggles. Then glances over to
you, "Well hello hello deary"
>Ryan smiles broadly, obviously trying to hide his nervousness. "It's AMAZING
who you run into around town... Eheh."
>Es-chan smiles at you..then gestures for you to come closer.. into the
parlor..said the spider to the.. "C'mere sweetiepie..I won't bite." she giggles.
>Ryan chuckles nervously to himself . o O ( .... Eheh... Might as well. ) He
walks over to Esmerelda, commenting to himself, "You wouldn't happen to have
seen Kim around... would you?"
>Eria flicks her tail slightly, giving Ryan a cold look.
>Ryan . o O ( o/~ Can you feel the love tonight... )
>Es-chan mmmmns at that, "Oooh.. I haven't seen her since this morning." she
smiles. Sipping a cup of mocha latte.
>Ryan takes a seat, crossing his arms behind his head as he does so. "Oh really?
And where was that?"
>Es-chan comments, "Ooh..somewhere deary.. you'll probably be seeing her
sometime soon." she giggles.
>Ryan tenses up as the little hairs on the back of his neck stand on end.
>Ryan comments, "Hopefully alive, I presume?"
>Es-chan laughs at that, "Of course deary. Very alive." she smiles, sipping
again, "So..other than that deary..how have you been hrmm? What have you been
up to?" she casually asks like an old friend
>Ryan seethes inwardly . o O ( Yeah, but INTACT...? ) "Oh good, good, just
plotting how to deal with you and Sensou, that kind of thing. Everyone seems to
be doing it these days."
>Es-chan giggles at that, "Oh my. A bandwagon. I'm famous. How wonderful."
she sips her Latte, barely in control of her mirth really
>Ryan smirks. He would very much like to beat your face in right now, but that
just wouldn't be friendly-like, y'know? "So, how about you? Having fun scheming
and corrupting." He sneaks in a glance at Eria.
>Eria glances around the cafe, drumming the fingers of her right hand on the
table.
>Es-chan smiles as she sips more mocha, apty comments, "All work and no play
deary...actually I've been relaxing the last day or so." she smiles, "Little
bit of R&R"
>Ryan leans back in his chair. "So your little 'outing' with Kim was all
pleasure then?"
>Es-chan giggles as she slides her pink tongue along her mocha smudged lips, "Oh
yeah." she smiles
>Ryan . o O ( ... And knowing her idea of 'fun', it'd be god if I find Kim
ASAP... but where to look... )
>Es-chan doesn't seem to be answering that particular thought..as she simply
switches to another question, "So deary.. other than ye old crusade against
me.. what HAVE you been up to? I wonder if there are any S.O.'s in your life
hrmm?" n.n
>Ryan raises an eyebrow
>Eria stares off towards the stairs leading up above, looking somewhat bored.
>Es-chan leans forward a bit and speaks slowly as if Ryan was a bit.. mentally
impaired, "Significant Other"
>Es-chan idly reaches out and strokes Eria's shoulder gently n.n
>Ryan smirks. "I know what the term means. Just an odd question."
>Es-chan comments, "Only odd if you say no deary." she winks
>Ryan chuckles to himself, well aware of the very... unusual nature of the
conversation. "Y'know, you can be quite pleasant to chat with when you aren't
being evil."
>Eria purrs, and leans towards Es slightly.
>Es-chan smiles as she slowly runs her fingers along Eria's collarbone, "I can
be quite pleasent when doing other things as well..." she implies, "You know
deary... that offer still stands."
>Ryan raises his index finger. "And I'd be quite happy to take you up on it...
IF you didn't mess around with my friends and associates."
>Es-chan chuckles at that one, "Don't flatter yourself TOO much deary." she sips
her latte before reaffirming, "The offer is what it is.. and you can't change
it."
>Ryan closes his eyes. "That's okay, I wasn't expecting you to change, either."
>Es-chan giggles, "Of course not." she finally finishes nursing her latte as she
sets the empty cup down, "Eitherway deary...you don't know what your missing."
she smiles as she looks to the ceiling, "Afterall... you only have to ask Kim..
I'm sure she could tell you aaaaall about it."
>Ryan raises an eyebrow at that. "..."
>Eria mimics Ryan. "..."
>Es-chan giggles, "If your just dying to know.." she looks back down to you, "I
bet she's at Odin Street Church right now." smiling like a cat that ate the
canary
>Ryan says, "... I'm sure you're right about that. It'd be a shame to break up
our enjoyable little discussion group, though."
>Es-chan ooohs? She arches an eyebrow, "You find just talking enjoyable deary?"
she giggles
>Ryan . o O ( Focus on the evil o.o; )
>Gohan walks in from the street outside.
>Gohan has arrived.
>Es-chan continues smiling pleasently at Ryan..she idly glances in Gohan's
direction as he enters. Then back to Ryan
>Ryan stands up. "However... I think I'll go talk to Kim. I'd like to say it was
nice talking to you, but I'll just settle for 'interesting'."
>Es-chan smiles, "Be seeing you deary." as she gives Ryan a little two fingered
wave. ^_-
>Ryan gives Esmerelda a glance over his shoulder as he jogs out
** Walk cut **
Odin Street Church: Sanctuary(#1639RA)
The tall stained glass windows of the old building flood the room with a soft
light. Your ears hear every creak and bend as you step across the old wooden
floor. This once joyous place of worship has recently been cleaned,
refurbished, and remodeled into a fine place to live. The floors are dust
free, the pews are in straight lines, and even some of the old wood has been
removed and replaced. Electric lights hanging overhead hum with energy,
glowing at night, thanks to a small white generator located in the corner. A
personal computer is also located in that corner as well, with a sticker on the
side 'Property of Skuld'. A portion of the wooden floor is still broken away,
revealing a patch of wild flowers growing in the center of the room. It's a
cute little addition to the quaint atmosphere here.
[Exits : (S)ide door, (B)ack room, and (O)ut ]
[Players : Yuffie, and Kim ]
You found a gargleblaster!
[Sleepers: Eden, Anshi, Rachel, Belldandy, Hardsuit Red(Pup), and Motoroid
Red(Pup) ]
[Things : Devon ]
>Ryan quickly pushes the doors open, peeking his head in. "...!?"
>Eria pages, "Es-chan giggles as Ryan leaves..then glances over to Eria, "A
moron isn't he?" ^_^" to you.
>Kim is laying in a heap in the center of the room, smashing the flowers. She
looks BAD. Her clothes are shredded (thought not showing anything *ahem*
private*), her body is bruised. A trickle of blood is coming out of her nose.
>Yuffie's eyes go wide. She literally breaks into a run, dashing towards Kim
and falling to the ground next to her, scraping up her knees. "KIM!"
>Ryan jogs forward. "Kim!?" . o O ( She's here, just like Esmerelda said... )
>Kim doesn't respond, but that's just because she's unconscious.
>Yuffie reaches over to shake Kim gently, eyes wide with fear. "Kim! Kim, wake
up! What happened?!" Her skin goes pale as she looks at the girl.
>Ryan skids to a halt, reaching over to check Kim's pulse. "Oh man oh man oh
man..."
>Kim is alive alright. Her pulse seems normal.
>Ryan looks up at Yuffie. "Go get a blanket or something... she should be okay,
but she's hurt BAD."
>Yuffie nods, quickly, stumbling to her feet as she races to find a blanket.
She returns seconds later, carrying one in her arms. "Wh-what happend to her?!"
>Ryan says a one-word reply. "Esmerelda."
>Yuffie looks up at Ryan, quickly. "Who? Someone named Esmerelda did this to
her?"
>Ryan elaborates, "I'll explain later, we worr aout Kim now."
>Kim would be very happy to see you both, especially Yuffie since she's been
kinda dead for a week or so, but she's still out of it
>Yuffie nods, looking back down at Kim. "H-hai..." She lays a hand on Kim's
forehead, brushing away her locks, shakily. "... please be okay... please..."
'Is there a first aid kit around here somewhere? She's still bleeding
Ryan says, "Is there a first aid kit around here somewhere? She's still
bleeding"
>Yuffie quickly pulls away, dashing into the back room. The sound of screeching
metal and a heavy pounding shatters the air, followed by a metallic THUNK.
Then Yuffie returns, her fists bruised as she carries in the first aid kit.
>Ryan doesn't ask. Well, not right away. He pulls out the bandages and gets to
work.
>Kim doesn't really have any cuts on her body. The blood comes from her nose
only. The rest of her body just looks black and blue like she got banged
around.
>Ryan stands there looking stupid then
>Yuffie holds herself as she watches Kim, too worried that if she touched her,
she might harm the woman.
>Ryan says, "I don't want to move her... I don't think there's any boken bones,
but I'm not positive."
>Kim says, "...." -.-
>Yuffie nods, worriedly, her face pale as she gulps. "... is th-there anything
else I c-can do?"
>Ryan says, "Stay calm and you'll be fine... she's not fatally wounded, so we
should just be patient."
** I log off **
Main Room
This is a sizable and comfy room of a relatively small cafe on the corner of
Thor East and Tyr. Tables are lined about neatly in an L coordination about a
likely L-shaped counter, where foot stools are placed for extra seating.
Behind the counter, a large cutout in the wall allows communication between the
registreers and the cooks, and the waitress or waiter on duty moves back and
forth from this room to the kitchen through a wooden door placed to the side of
it. Set into the northeastern corner, are two public payphones, the restrooms,
and some stairs, apparently leading up to an apartment above. There is little
to know decoration of the mostly wood-furnished structure, and what there is
seems to be following a 50s theme. With a few nostalgic objects of yore, most
notably a jukebox. (Use 'menu' and 'order' to order things.)
[Exits : (O)ut ]
[Players : Shasti, Yuffie, Eria, and Esmerelda ]
[Sleepers: Alexander, and Rudy ]
[Things : None ]
>Ryan storms in, less then happy. D'oh, Yuffie got here first.
Shasti
Steely blue eyes gaze into your face as the woman known as Shasti senses your
gaze. With a snort of contempt, this young woman runs a hand through her
shoulder length thick brown hair, her bangs resting just over her eyes. She
wears a simple yet tight blue blouse, hugging her slender frame as a black
miniskirt compltes her outfit with a pair of black high heeled shoes. As if
insulted by your attention, she narrows her eyes, her right hand clenching into
a fist. "Take a picture, it'll last longer."
Carrying:
Midgaard City Map, and Emag Gun
>Es-chan is currently chatting with Yuffie. Whom currently has Es by the
wrist..seemingly trying to throw her..but Es..naturally ..isn't moving. Only
smiling vaguely as you catch the tail end of '...forced to call the police'
>Shasti glances over her shoulder towards the door, looking the gentleman who
enters over.
>Es-chan is also still sitting down at her table
>Yuffie continues to tug on Esmerelda's hand, too angry at the moment to listen
to her. She shifts tactics, this time rushing forward to try and elbow her in
the face instead of throwing her.
>Shasti looks back towards Esmerelda and Yuffie.
>Ryan crosses his arms as he watches Yuffie . o O ( That's not going to
work... )
>Eria shakes her head slightly as Yuffie attacks Es again.
>Es-chan takes the elbow SQUARELY over the jaw...as her beautiful face SNAPS
back from the impact..
>Shasti raises an eyebrow slightly.
>Ryan speaks up. With luck, he'll change this to a little calmer discussion...
"What did you do to Kim, Esmerelda?"
>Eria blinks, and stares... . o O ( How'd she...? )
>Ryan . o O ( With luck, I can get her out of this before she gets killed... )
>Yuffie smiles slightly at her little triumph, then tries to pull her hand free
from Esmerelda's grip while she's hopefully stunned.
>Es-chan indeed lets go..however..the moment Yuffie step back..about a halfdozen
waiters try to GRAB her!! Apparently..they don't like it when people try to
start fights in the cafe. The Manager walks up to Es and quickly asks, "Are
you alright Miss?" as she looks at her jaw..which is suitably bruised..Es
frowns and complains, "She just attacked me!" apparently..thats why she didn't
attack back.
>Shasti smirks slightly and sips her coffee quietly.
>Ryan . o O ( Clever.. real clever... )
>Yuffie blinks as she's grabbed, then shouts, angrily. "Let me go! She's the
one that almost killed Kim!"
>Eria relaxes a bit now...
>You mumble, "There's a time and a place to beat people up... this isn't it, got
it." to Yuffie.
>Ryan mumbles, "..... ..... ..... and a place to beat people ..... ..
.. .. ..... isn't it .. got it .." to Yuffie.
>Es-chan rubs her cheek painfully as she says to the manager, "No..I won't press
charges..I do ask that you please remove her from my presense..ooh..and another
Latte would be just dandy." as she offers him her empty cup..to which he
abliges..wanting to keep a Customer..as the waiters all try to drag you out to
the exit and give you the boot. To this..Es simply turns and looks to the
entourage..smiling at Yuffie and giving a little wave. ^_^ The bruise no where
to be seen now.
>Yuffie glances at Ryan, nodding grudgingly... then turns her attentions back
onto Esmerelda, glaring. "... if I see you on the street, I swear, I'm not
responsible for what I do to you..."
>You mumble, "I'm not the one to say this, but patience... she'll get hers in
time..." to Yuffie.
>Ryan mumbles, "I'm ..... the ..... to ..... ..... .. ..... ..... ..
.. .. she'll ..... hers in ..... .. .. .." to Yuffie.
>Yuffie gets booted. n.n;
>Yuffie has left.
>Ryan walks over to Emserelda and Eria's booth. "Mind if I take a seat?"
>Es-chan continues waving to Yuffie as she's being dragged out, The waiters all
bow and apologize to Es who simply waves, "My heros. Ooh thank you one and all
dearies..thank you thankyou." smiling to them graciously. Then accepting her
free Latte.. As she resettles, quite happy with herself she looks to Ryan,
"Ooh..of course deary." ^_^
>Ryan sits down, crossing his arms in front of him as he asks, "Why did you do
that to Kim?"
>Es-chan hrmmms. She ponders that for a moment..before answering, "I suppose
the easiest way to answer is.. I felt like it." ^_^ As she says this she
finally takes notice of Shasti..eyes slanting over to her
>Ryan closes his eyes. "I'd believe that... but I don't buy it."
>Ryan orders a hamburger. Kaori-chan smiles, "One hamburger, coming up!"
>Kaori-chan yells in back to the cook, "Hamburger!" The cook nods, "Hamburger.."
>Shasti looks right back at Esmerelda, her eyes half lidded. Her posture is
perfectly relaxed, a cup of coffee in hands and an ever so slight smirk on her
face.
>Kaori-chan finally comes out, Ryan's hamburger in hand, and sets it before him,
"There ya are, sugar."
>Es-chan hmmmms at Shasti's look.. she nods in a 'I do hope you enjoyed the
show' sort of way. Deciding to talk to this one after she's done with
Ryan...as she looks back to him, "Thats not my problem deary. Believe what you
will." as she then tosses an arm about Eria's shoulders again..just to prove
she hasn't forgotten her
>Shasti doesn't respond verbally or any other way in response to the look,
simply watching silently.
>Ryan reaches up to rub his chin with his right hand. "Why, I'd even suspect you
mauled her because she knew too much. About something." He picks up the
hamburger in his left hand, taking a big bite.
>Es-chan gives Ryan this look . o O (hrmm..this could be interesting.) She
frowns a bit, "aaand?"
>Ryan shrugs. "Just an idle comment. Of course, if I'm right, and you want to
elaborate, feel free to do so."
>Eria leans against Es, glancing at Ryan coldly.
>Es-chan smiles mirthlessly, "I'll be sure to keep that in mind deary." she sips
her latte, "Any other brilliant observations you could possibly enlighten me
with deary?" as she idly pets Eria's shoulder
>Ryan takes another heaping bite of his hamburger. "Just two things, actually.
The first is that you can't ge away forever, you know."
>Es-chan mmhrms..nodding to this, "Sounds wonderfully melodramatic..aand?"
waving her hand thats about Eria's shoulders in an attempt to move the
philosophy lesson along
>Remo walks in from the street outside.
>Ryan takes a third bite nearly finishing of the hamburger. "And... I wonder how
much you ACTUALLY know about Sensou's plans."
>Remo walks in, and takes a seat at an empty table
>Es-chan oohs, as she leans a bit closer to Ryan, "Not as much as you I gather?
Prehaps you can tell me what I so obviously don't know?" as she sips her latte
>Shasti looks over at Remo, then back towards the conversation.
>Eria glances at Remo for a moment, then goes back to paying attention to Es.
>Remo looks around, then pulls out a newspaper from his inside breast pocket,
and starts to read the front page
>Ryan says, quite obviously trying to be annoying. "But that would be telling!"
He pops what's left of the hamburger into his mouth, qiping his hands with a
napkin. "In fact, it may be more to your liking to tell me what YOU know."
>Es-chan answers with equal light heartedness, "Probably not." ^_^ As your
attempt to annoy her seems to only encourage her more, "Well. I guess it's
just a mystery I won't know until it's too late ne?" she giggles
>Ryan closes his eyes, reaching up to rub his chin. "Think about it... you
obviously aren't working for them because you love Mr. Sensou's business
practices... there's something you want from them. But, you haven't acted
directly yet... maybe you think they're too dangerous to go against, or it's
too much fun to play them like fools. But... if you tell me what you know, we
both win. Me and my friends stop their schemes, and you can easily take over
the weakened company."
>Remo turns the page of his newspaper as he takes a look at his watch
>Ryan, facing away from the windows, doesn't notice Yuffie staring in, glaring.
>Ryan asks, "Of course, I'm just a musclehead, so what do I know?"
>Eria notices Yuffie staring through the window, and grins at her.
>Shasti sets her coffeecup down and crosses one leg over the other, clasping her
hands behind her head and closing her eyes.
>Es-chan runs a little ring on the edge of her cup..then gently laps at the tip
of her finger as she comments, "Tempting. But...why would I want you and your
friends to stop their schemes deary. And you are just a musclehead..." she
looks to you again, "But what do you know?"
>Ryan crosses his arms behind his head. "Well, there's always the fact that
they'll backstab you the minute they don't need you any more." Then, he replies
to the second comment, "More then you think, maybe."
>Eria seems to be scratching an itch on her neck...
>Pup teleports into the room.
>The shinobi behind the window sloooowly begins to open it, ignoring Eria. c.c
>Es-chan ooohs, "Considering I almost killed the current VP when we first
met...This doesn't surprise me. Anything else you could possibly say that
would tempt my ever ravenous curiousity?"
>Al and Guido step in, ducking at the door, and walk over to Remo
>Ryan raises a finger, waggling it back in forth, obviously tryingto emulate
Esmerelda's tactics. "Ah ah ah. I tell you something, you tell me something.
That's only fair."
>Remo asks, "...why are you two here?"
>Ryan . o O ( Him again...? c.c )
>Al says, "...someone want's to talk to you......he..i mean, They, are
outside..."
>Es-chan ahhs, "Cool." ^_^ As she then sips her Latte once again..leaning back
in her seat..idly massaging Eria's shoulders with her off hand. Apparently not
volenteering anything
>Remo O.o "who is it!?"
>Shasti opens her eyes and idly looks towards the window.
>Eria is watching Yuffie veeeery carefully through the window.
>Ryan hmms. "Of course, you can always argue with those terms. Then I walk out,
though."
>( Yuffie finally has the window open. She peers in, then targets Esmerelda,
having exchanged her shuriken for a small explosive smoke grenade. *fling* )
>Al says, "....uhhh he say's his name is Joe..."
>Es-chan waves a hand to Ryan then, "Welp. Nice seeing you here deary." ^_^ As
suddenly she disappears in smoke as the whole table is immediately covered in a
smokescreen. Es's voice is heard once more, "Oh bother."
>Remo says, "what the?!" watches the smoke bomb
>Ryan coughs as smoke fills the room. "What the...!?" . o O ( Damn... and I
was just getting started... )
>Remo c.c, "Lets go..."
>The shinobi smiles triumphantly, then reaches into her pocket, extracting a
green sphere this time... she cocks her arm, and lets it fly into the room. >.<
>(It's a stink bomb. O_O )
>All three walk out coughing, and very annoyed
>Ryan . o O ( Dammit, it has to be Yuffie... you IDIOT )
>Al has left.
>Guido has left.
>Remo has left.
>Eria coughs as she starts to inhale smoke, and then starts to look ill as she
smells the stink bomb. x.x
>The room suddenly errupts in an AWFUL funk..
>Ryan backpedals for the door
>Es-chan of course, is nowhere to be seen..but then again..not much can be seen
here in the dark smoke
>Shasti narrows her eyes slightly, her eyes dilating as she places a hand
delicately over her mouth and nose.
>The shinobi backs away from the window, now watching the door.
>Eria staggers towards the window, and finally manages to find it, sticking her
head out for a breath of fresh air.
>The room naturally begins to slowly ventilate and air out...but still pretty
murky
>Ryan steps outside, taking a deep breath, and looking for a ninja to clobber
>Shasti . o O ( [Social: "God the smell!!" Warrior: "It'll pass.] )"
>( Yuffie blinks as she notices the head popping out of the window. She pauses,
then dashes forward, trying to club it with the back of her fist, not really
looking to see if it's Esmerelda. )
>Eria is still rather disoriented from the smoke, and gets clubbed on the back
of the head. She'll recover quickly, but for now, it has a pretty normal
effect. She slumps over, half hanging out of the window. x.x
>Es-chan still is nowhere to be seen
>The shinobi proceeds to tug Eria out the window. >.<
>Ryan squits as his eyes begin to stop watering . o O ( I'm sure Esmerelda is
just sitting fat and happy in there... *koff* )
>Shasti, being still inside, glances back towards the back of the room,
squinting slightly.
>Eria gets tugged outside. x.x
>Eria has left.
>Ryan peeks his head in as things start to clear up. Still stinks though. No
sign of dear ol' Es-chan, even as the smoke clears?
>As the smoke clears..you see Es. Well.. as predicted she's sitting there.
Apparently no worse for wear. Sipping her latte. Apparently unminding the
smoke or stink. She looks around, "Ah good. It cleared. That was mildly
annoying." as she glances out the window..deciding Eria will deal with the fool
harshly. She shrugs..and sips her latte once again
>Shasti brings her hand away from her face, looking mildly annoyed. o O ( Most
unpleasant. )
>A fist passes by the window as Yuffie tries to clobber Eria again. @_@;
>Ryan steps back inside, snatching a napkin to use as a filter for the next few
minutes . o O ( Mental note: clobber Yuffie later. ) He walks back to
Esmerelda, finally nothing Eria's disappearance. "...?"
>Es-chan glances to Ryan, "IF I were you..I would get the little ninja away from
my little friend. Before she decides she wants breakfast." she smirks, "I made
her to be highly deadly in defending me."
>Esmerelda as he does so, "Oh, next time you see Mr. Sensou, ask him about his
special project.
>Ryan coughs a little. "I'll see about it." He turns to walk out, commenting to
>Esmerelda as he does so, "Oh, next time you see Mr. Sensou, ask him about his
special project."
>Ryan jogs out of the cafe, tossing the napkin he was using for an air filter
aside. situation?
** Outside the cafe **
>Yuffie is huddled over Eria, trying to tie her up.
>Eria gets tied up very nicely, but then the choker around her neck glows for a
moment, and she gets jolted back awake. "Hey!! What's going on?!"
>Ryan . o O ( ... Guess I didn't need to step in after all. But I'll clobber
Yuffie anywa- huh? )
>Remo standing there, gawking at the blood stain on his new suit ;_;
>Eden walks in from the east.
>Eden has arrived.
>Yuffie blinks at Eria's sudden awakening, then tries to sock her in the jaw.
"Stay out until I'm done!" >.<;
>Remo looks over at Eden, then over to Yuffie and Eria
>Eden walks quietly up to the intersection, not noticing the ruckus at first.
>Eria rolls out of the way of Yuffie's punch, and tries to stand up, forgeting
that she's partially tied. *CRASH*
>Al and guido stand next to Remo
>Yuffie is thrown off balance by her punch. She stumbles forward, then barely
catches herself before she falls as well. She turns back to Eria, then pulls a
sleeping dart from her pouch, warily circling the girl as she waits for an
opening to poke 'er. o.o
>Eden looks over at the sound, and stops, caught by suprise. "Yuffie?"
>Eria rolls/crawls away from Yuffie. o.o
>l eria
Eria
The girl who stands before you looks to be around seventeen or eighteen. Her
dark-blue hair is loosely pulled back, and hangs down to the middle of her
back, with a few loose strands in front hanging before her deep blue eyes.
Poking up out of her hair is a pair of tiger- striped cat ears, and further
down you see a tail, similarly patterened. Her features are thin and feline,
and her skin is lightly tanned. When she smiles you can see that she has a
small set of fangs, which look more cute than fearsome.
Her entire outfit seems to be made of glossy black leather, which snugly
conforms to her shape. A short sleeved shirt, which leaves most of her trim
abdomen bare, and a pair of tight pants, with a hole a the base of her spine
for her tail. Both pieces of clothing have sleek yellow stripes running along
the sides. On her feet she wears a pair of thin black sandals.
Around her neck is a choker made out of what looks like snakeskin. Set in the
middle of it is an amber stone, with a black slit in the middle, like the eye
of a serpent.
Carrying:
Midgaard City Map
>l yuffie
Yuffie
The young oriental teen before you wears a smug, almost annoying smile. Her
dark brown hair matches her fierce, confident brown eyes, eyes that shine with
a mischievous light. Her locks are held up from her face by a white, metal
studded bandana, the back of her hair cutting off at the nape of her neck.
She wears a short forest green turtleneck sleeveless top, knitted with a strong
synthetic fiber. The skimpy piece of clothing reveals her midriff, not that she
cares much. Her tiny khaki shorts hang from her hips loosely, the fly left
unceremoniously unbuttoned. Her right arm is covered by a lightweight chain
mail armoring with a padded fingerless glove. Her left arm, on the other hand,
is covered by a thick, padded armguard, stretching from her left shoulder to
just beyond her fist. Above the back of her left hand, imbedded in the padding,
is a large metal protrusion, apparently something useful for when backhanding a
person. Her left leg is covered by more lightweight chain mail, while her right
leg is bare, with the exception of legwarmer and a heavy tan hiking boot.
She carries herself with the fluid grace of an exceptionally trained ninja,
despite her cumbersome armor. From her almost frightening smile to her rather
annoying habits, she's quite the unique shinobi, being well trained without a
hint of the seriousness that would usually accompany one of her skill. Best
keep a keen eye on your belongings, people, or else you might find more then
your patience lost to this girl. ^_~
Carrying:
Bag, and Midgaard City Map
>Remo walks over to help Eria up, like a gentleman
>Yuffie glances over at Eden, then waves slightly, before running after Eria.
She LEAPS after the lady, jabbing out with the dart. >.<
>Remo O.O
>Ryan tenses up, going into a defensive stance in case things get out of hand...
>Eden takes a few steps forward, watching the fight confusedly.
>Eria manages to stop Yuffie's leap by bringing up her feet. Unfortunatly, she
still gets jabbed by the dart. And unluckily for Yuffie, she still manages to
give the shinobi a good shove into the air before she gets knocked out again.
x.x
>Ryan . o O ( Wait a minute... poison dart...? )
>Yuffie goes flying back with an oof... straight through the window. >.<
>Yuffie enters the cafe.
>Remo gets knocked down somehow during the leaping, jabbing and falling
>Ryan jogs back into the cafe
>c
You enter the cafe.
Main Room
This is a sizable and comfy room of a relatively small cafe on the corner of
Thor East and Tyr. Tables are lined about neatly in an L coordination about a
likely L-shaped counter, where foot stools are placed for extra seating.
Behind the counter, a large cutout in the wall allows communication between the
registreers and the cooks, and the waitress or waiter on duty moves back and
forth from this room to the kitchen through a wooden door placed to the side of
it. Set into the northeastern corner, are two public payphones, the restrooms,
and some stairs, apparently leading up to an apartment above. There is little
to know decoration of the mostly wood-furnished structure, and what there is
seems to be following a 50s theme. With a few nostalgic objects of yore, most
notably a jukebox. (Use 'menu' and 'order' to order things.)
[Exits : (O)ut ]
[Players : Yuffie, Shasti, and Esmerelda ]
[Sleepers: Alexander, and Rudy ]
[Things : None ]
>Shasti looks over her shoulder, her blue eyes wide as she sees the girl hit the
ground, "Oh you poor thing."
>Yuffie picks herself up off the ground, clutching her belly. "... ite..."
>Es-chan gives Ryan this 'would you please mop her up and ship her out' look.
>Ryan jogs in, heading towards Yuffie with the intent of the back of the collar.
>Not because Es-chan wants it mind you. He's just in a bad mood.
>Shasti watches Ryan head towards Yuffie, and mentally nods to herself, making
an added note.. before turning back to Esmerelda, "I came to have something to
drink, of course. And I'm looking for someone." She sips her coffee.
>Es-chan eh-hehs at the sight..waves them off as she regards Shasti, "Ignore
them. This happens once in awhile. Ooh..and who might this someone be deary?"
>Ryan . o O ( Another Eserelda minion? Or just acquaintance? )
>Yuffie stands, shakily, then glances at Esmerelda. She growls, then quickly
reaches into her pouch for something.
>Es-chan waits for Ryan to stop her before she does something potentially
suicidal ^_^
>Oh, she's doomed anyway.
>Shasti crosses her arms, a petulant pout crossing her face, "Oh but that girl
might be hurt." She looks idly at Ryan, "Do you need any help?"
>Eria has arrived.
>Eria hops through the door, still partially tied up. >.<
>Es-chan sighs at Eria, "Your not impressing me deary."
>Shasti's glances slides from Ryan towards Eria, raising an eyebrow.
>Eria says, "It's not my fau-aaah!!!" She trips and gets sent sprawling to the
floor again. @.x
>Es-chan sighs as she rubs her forehead idly, "Bozhe Moi."
>Shasti . o O ( [ Warrior: "Disgusting." ] )
>Yuffie pulls out a pistol... glaring at Esmerelda. "..."
>Yuffie blinks as her collar's grabbed, though she doesn't lower the gun. o.o
"Hey! What're you doing?"
>Es-chan smiles at the pistol, "I don't believe you want to do that deary. Oh!
Did I mention..that any harm that happens to me.. also happens to Kim in the
same way?" she comments, "But don't take my word for it... you'll find
out..very shortly.."
>Eria sits up, extends her claws, and shreds the ropes. She retracts her claws
again, and stands up, then in the blink of an eye is standing next to Yuffie.
"That was *not* a good idea."
>Ryan lifts Yuffie off the ground. "Keeping you from getting killed." . o O (
... I thought Belldandy fixed that...? )
>Remo walks in from the street outside.
>Eden walks in from the street outside.
>Yuffie urks as she's tugged off the ground, then lowers the pistol as she hears
what Esmerelda says. "... wh-what?"
>Ryan begins to walk out, Yuffie in hand. "I'll explain it. LATER."
>Es-chan smiles as she wavies to Ryan and Yuffie, "Do take her away before she
does something else that's stupid." waves Eria over back to her side
>Remo steps in after Eden
>Remo O.o
>Eden walks in, far enough to see what is happening.
>Shasti watches the madness and chaos with a neutral expression on her face,
simply analyzing and storing everything to look over later..
>Eria walks back over to Es, glaring daggers at Yuffie.
>Remo says, "......"
>Es-chan smiles to Eria, as she gestures to the seat beside her..then looks back
to Shasti..returning that amiable look to her face, "Now..where was I deary?
Oh yes..whom is it that your waiting for?" continuing on as if Yuffie never
existed
>Yuffie continues to stare at Esmerelda as she's taken away. "..."
** Walk cut **
Odin Street Church: Sanctuary(#1639RA)
The tall stained glass windows of the old building flood the room with a soft
light. Your ears hear every creak and bend as you step across the old wooden
floor. This once joyous place of worship has recently been cleaned,
refurbished, and remodeled into a fine place to live. The floors are dust
free, the pews are in straight lines, and even some of the old wood has been
removed and replaced. Electric lights hanging overhead hum with energy,
glowing at night, thanks to a small white generator located in the corner. A
personal computer is also located in that corner as well, with a sticker on the
side 'Property of Skuld'. A portion of the wooden floor is still broken away,
revealing a patch of wild flowers growing in the center of the room. It's a
cute little addition to the quaint atmosphere here.
[Exits : (S)ide door, (B)ack room, and (O)ut ]
[Sleepers: Kim, Anshi, Rachel, Belldandy, Hardsuit Red(Pup), and Motoroid
Red(Pup) ]
[Things : Devon ]
>Yuffie has arrived.
>Ryan drops Yuffie on a pew.
>Yuffie erfs as she's dropped, then glares at Ryan. "Why did you do that?!"
>Ryan snaps at Yuffie, "Because she would have KILLED you!"
>Yuffie stands quickly. "I could've handled it!"
>Ryan backhands Yuffie... you've never seen him this mad before. "You have NO
idea who she is and what she can do."
>Yuffie falls back from the slap, more out of surprise then pain. She lands on
the ground, looking up at Ryan as she rubs her cheek. "..."
>Ryan sighs. "Esmerelda is a dragon... incredibly strong. You wouldn't have a
prayer one-on-one, that's why I stopped you."
>Yuffie shouts at Ryan, angrily. "It doesn't matter! She hurt Kim... bad...
and I have to do something!"
>Ryan continues, a little calmer now. "Esmerelda has some sort of hold on Kim...
every time she's hurt, Kim is hurt as well."
>Yuffie pales slightly. " ... h-how?"
>Ryan shakes his head. "Some sort of necromantic ritual... the details aren't
too important, just the effects."
>Yuffie looks down, shaking. "... I hate her..."
>Ryan crosses his arms. "As does any sane person." He inhales, pausing as if
this were heard to say, "But sometimes, you just can' walk up and beat up the
villain, y'know?"
>Yuffie brings her knees to her chest, holding her legs as she glances at Kim's
resting form. "...."
>Ryan sighs. "It'd probably be in your best interests to saty away from her for
a while. She holds grudges..."
>Yuffie sniffs slightly, then nods. "..." . o O ( ... I can hold grugdes, too...
)
>Ryan takes a seat. "We need to find Lyrae, or derek, or Cloud, and tell them
what's going on."
>Yuffie nods again, slightly, trembling now.
>Yuffie uncurls herself and crawls up the Kim's prone form, laying down beside
it. "..."
>Ryan sighs. "I'll head to the bar, maybe they're there..."
>Yuffie just lays there beside Kim, curling up next to her as she nods. "...."
** Walk cut **
City Square
Welcome to the middle of the sleepy (yeah, right), humble mountain city of
Midgaard. The peaks that surround the somewhat smallish sprawl of
constructions about you appear a vibrant, cool purple at this distance..capped
with off-white snow at the tops. Although the town itself recieves little
precipitation from being sheltered by this atol of sheer rock, a cold wind does
comb and filter its way through..providing a brisk, though arid, atmosphere.
On the southwestern pointing end of town, a small, manmade pass in the
mountain valley allows for easy access from the bustling world outside. To
your north and west are the commercial districts..manufacturing, shipping, and
selling various consumable goods. In the east, to the 'horizon', appear to be
homes of various architectural influences..the more wealthy of said houses
bordering a small alpine lake and park. To the south, the middle-class homes
continue, thinning out just before the open gap to the highway beyond.
As for where you stand..it is the Midgaard City Square..Several government
offices and the larger buildings can be found on the sides of the slightly
misnomered elliptical, cobblestoned intersection. No actual automobile traffic
passes here, being routed through the side streets..this is a strictly
pedestrian and bicycle zone. A large, granite fountain with a statue of Odin
atop it towers nearly two stories prominantly in the center. There are also
benches about for taking a quiet repose from the hustle of daily life.
[Exits : City (H)all, (T)ransit Station, (S)outh, (N)orth, (W)est, (E)ast,
and (F)ountain ]
[Players : Yuri ]
[Things : Ye Olde Message Boarde [IC!] ]
>Ryan jogs in, turning on his heels to head north
>Yuri is leaning against the wall of the city hall, whistling to herself.
>Ryan wouldn't notice then... he seems to be in a hurry
** Walk cut **
You walk into the Seventh Heaven, noticing a sign on the door that reads,
"Officially closed, death in the family. Will reopen soon." However, the door
is unlocked.
Seventh Heaven Bar - Main Room
Tifa's Seventh Heaven Bar has a campy feeling to it, primarily constructed of
dark wood with occasional items for decoration. Several worn tables grace the
area near the door, looking beaten up from years of patrons. The bar is more
well kept, stocked with a vast amount of alcoholic beverages and components for
mixed drinks. The room is just a tad dimly lit, feeling cozy and familiar at
the same time. Other areas of interest are the entrance to the kitchen, and a
porch with some comfy chairs. All in all, the Seventh Heaven is a nice tribute
to what someone can put together for a business if they try. A machine for a
game similar to pinball sits on the less used side of the room, sporting an
"Out of Order" sign. Most of the damage that was obvious only a little while
ago is now repaired with more permenant fixes, so the bar once again is back to
it's former self.
[Exits : (B)ack Room, (K)itchen, (U)pstairs, and (O)ut ]
[Sleepers: Janus ]
[Things : None ]
>You page-pose, "Ryan yells from downstairs, "Anyone here?"" to Cloud
>Cloud has arrived.
>Cloud asks, "Yes?"
>Ryan shakes his head. He pants for breath, commenting, "Kim was hurt... bad...
apparently by Esmerelda... Yuffie tried to attack Esmerelda, but I managed to
stop her before something bad happened..."
>Ryan wipes his forehead. "The cafe... I ran into Esmerelda there, and she said
Kim was at the church. She was, but apparently beat to unconsciousness...
Yuffie ran off looking for Esmerelda."
>Ryan says, "For all I know, Esmerelda's still in the cafe."
>Cloud asks, "... shall we go?"
>Ryan says, "Yuffie has Kim protected... as for Esmerelda, I already 'talked' to
her... couldn't find out why she hurt Kim."
>Cloud says, "All right."
>Ryan says, "Try your luck if you want... bu I'm going with you if you do.
Esmerelda still claims she has a hold over Kim."
>Cloud scratches his cheek. "Should we?"
>Ryan clenches his fists. "I don't know WHAT to do now..."
>Cloud says, "... Well, let's go to the cafe, then."
>Ryan nods slowly to Cloud.
>Cloud falls in line behind you.
** Walk cut **
Main Room
This is a sizable and comfy room of a relatively small cafe on the corner of
Thor East and Tyr. Tables are lined about neatly in an L coordination about a
likely L-shaped counter, where foot stools are placed for extra seating.
Behind the counter, a large cutout in the wall allows communication between the
registreers and the cooks, and the waitress or waiter on duty moves back and
forth from this room to the kitchen through a wooden door placed to the side of
it. Set into the northeastern corner, are two public payphones, the restrooms,
and some stairs, apparently leading up to an apartment above. There is little
to know decoration of the mostly wood-furnished structure, and what there is
seems to be following a 50s theme. With a few nostalgic objects of yore, most
notably a jukebox. (Use 'menu' and 'order' to order things.)
[Exits : (O)ut ]
[Players : Remo, Eden, Eria, and Esmerelda ]
[Sleepers: Alexander, and Rudy ]
[Things : None ]
>Ryan arrives, with Cloud following behind.
>Eden says, "Just more than three weeks."
>Cloud's eyes narrow as he sees Esmerelda.
>Ryan steps in, Cloud a short distance behind.
>Es-chan is currently sitting back at the booth..watching Eden and Eria chat
merrily along.. seemingly peaceful
>Remo is reading the paper
>Eria glances up as Ryan and Cloud enter.
>Ryan takes a seat at a booth not too far from Es-chan's.
>Cloud follows Ryan.
>Eden is not "chatting merrily!" (OOC) :)
>Ryan . o O ( ... What's she up to now? )
>Eden looks over to Ryan and Cloud as they enter.
>Eria (OOC) isn't chatting merrily either. She's trying to *get* Eden to chat
merrily to her, and it's not working. -.-
>You mumble, "The girl with her... the cat girl... she's one of Esmerelda's
unwitting allies... me and Alhana have run into her before." to Cloud.
Ryan mumbles, "The ..... ..... her .. .. .. ..... cat girl .. .. ..
she's ..... of ..... unwitting allies .. .. .. me ..... .....
..... ..... into ..... before .." to Cloud.
>Cloud mumbles, "... what is she?" to Ryan.
>Cloud mumbles, ".. .. .. what ..... ..... .." to Ryan.
>Eden asks softly, "Are you from here?"
** Muck crashes **
Main Room
This is a sizable and comfy room of a relatively small cafe on the corner of
Thor East and Tyr. Tables are lined about neatly in an L coordination about a
likely L-shaped counter, where foot stools are placed for extra seating.
Behind the counter, a large cutout in the wall allows communication between the
registreers and the cooks, and the waitress or waiter on duty moves back and
forth from this room to the kitchen through a wooden door placed to the side of
it. Set into the northeastern corner, are two public payphones, the restrooms,
and some stairs, apparently leading up to an apartment above. There is little
to know decoration of the mostly wood-furnished structure, and what there is
seems to be following a 50s theme. With a few nostalgic objects of yore, most
notably a jukebox. (Use 'menu' and 'order' to order things.)
[Exits : (O)ut ]
[Players : Cloud, Remo, Eden, Eria, and Esmerelda ]
[Sleepers: Alexander, and Rudy ]
[Things : None ]
>Eden says, "I don't have anything to say. I am not bothered, though."
>Cloud mumbles, "What is a catgirl?" to Ryan.
>Cloud mumbles, "..... is ..... catgirl .." to Ryan.
>Ryan points over his shoulder at Eria
>Eria glances at Cloud. Yes, she knows they're talking about her.
>Remo has disconnected.
>Eria asks, "There anything at all you want to talk about?"
>Eden says, "I'm not sure what to talk about."
>Eria asks, "Okay... Maybe I'll see you again sometime when you feel more like
talkng, ne?"
>Eden nods.
>Eria gets up, and heads back over to sit next to Es.
>Eden quietly finishes her coffee.
>Es-chan looks to Eria as she sits next to her. She asks, "And?" waiting for an
explination
>Eria says, "And... she just doesn't talk very much."
>Es-chan sighs as she sips her latte..then replies, "You didn't get information
on where she is from.. you didn't ask why she is staying with that little
ninja... you didn't even ask what she felt about it... or even any pertinent
questions as to how you could find her and speak to her again."
>Ryan frowns as he listens in. He frowns even harder as he knows Es-chan knows
he's listening in.
>Eden seems perfectly oblivious to the conversation, having returned to watching
out of the window.
>Eria says, "I've never tried to extract information from people before."
>Ryan . o O ( ... And you shouldn't HAVE to. )
>Es-chan sighs..but reaches out and patpats Eria on the shoulder for at least
trying, "Indeed deary..but stick with me.. and I'll be sure to teach you
everything you need to know." ^_^
>Eden . o O ( She was sent? )
>Ford arrives from somewhere on the MUCK.
>Ford strolls in, grinning madly. ^_^
>Duck and cover, kiddies.
>Eden is sitting with an empty cup of coffee, looking out of the window.
>Es-chan is chatting with Eria n.n
>Ryan is listening to Es and Eria, and seething to himself
>Ford is...sauntering over to the counter, hot stuff that he is, placing his
rear-end on the sitting apparatus. He then snaps his fingers, "Stoogie! Drink!
NOW!!"
>Eden looks over to the source of the noise.
>Ryan blinks at that O.o c.c
>Though no one is in plain sight, a shot glass flies out from the back room to
neatly skid to a halt in front of the frood.
>Ford says, "Took you long enough." o.-;
>Ford stretches. Hand, glass. Glass, mouth. Swish idly, swallow.
>Eria glances around the room, looking somewhat bored.
>Es-chan giggles at Eria, "You want me to show you what you could have done
deary?"
>You mumble, ".... .... Now what? Just watch?" to Cloud.
Ryan mumbles, ".. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Now ..... .. .... watch
.." to Cloud.
>Cloud mumbles, "Yes." to Ryan.
>Cloud mumbles, "Yes .." to Ryan.
>Nina arrives from somewhere on the MUCK.
>Nina has arrived.
>Princess Nina wavies. n.n;
>Eria nods to Es, and glances at Nina for a moment.
>Es-chan giggles as she sets down her latte..then stands up..readjusting her
clothing before sauntering over to Eden.
>Sanban_Ryu walks in from the street outside.
>Princess Nina climbs up onto a seat.
>S. Ryu strolls in, panting. n.n; He makes for a seat to catch his breath.
>Eden looks up to Es as she approaches.
>Princess Nina wavies to Ryu, "..hi Ryu! ..why are you so tired?"
>Ryan sits at a booth, with Cloud
>Pippi walks in from the street outside.
>Ford glugs his drink. ^_^ Sheer bliss.
>Pippi exclaims, "..pippi!"
>S. Ryu changes direction midway and makes for Nina. n.n; "Wierd people out." o.o
>Princess Nina ohs. ^^;
>Eria stares at the little pink Pokemon.
>l pipp
Pippi
You see a kawaii little pokemon. This is a normal pokemon. She has pink fur and
red little cheeks. Her eyes are black and oval shaped and a mouth with a little
tiny fang you could see. The hands of the pokemon look like little white gloves
and her feet look like little tiny white shoes. She has brown cat-like ears
that stick out and curly pink hair between the two cat ears hang in front of
the pokemon's forehead. On her back are little tiny pink butterfly wings and
curly pink tail like a cinnabon. The pokemon looks up at you, "..Pipipipipi?"
Carrying:
>Pippi exclaims, "Pippi!"
>S. Ryu gazes around the room at the people...gaze eventually narrowing on
Esmerelda. With a slightly more pale look, he turns back to Nina. "So...how are
you tonight?" ^_^;
>Pippi looks around, seeing many big people! @.@;, "..pippi!"
>Pippi runs off, "...pippi! pippi!"
>Pippi has left.
>Es-chan giggles as she leans down a bit, "Hello deary." looking to Eden, "May I
sit down ne?" ^_^
>Princess Nina smiles, saying to Ryu, "..great! ^_^ .. do you want anything to
eat?"
>Eden says, "If you like."
>Es-chan smiles as she seats herself at the same table as Eden n.n "So deary..I
couldn't help but notice your conversation with my friend.. so you know that
little ninja who was in here from before? ^_^"
>Eden says, "Yuffie? I have met her, but I do not actually know her."
>S. Ryu nods with another nervous glance at Esmerelda, "..Sure." n.n;
>Es-chan oohs, "So..you live at that Odin Street Church hrmm? Pretty dingy
there..I've seen it n.n Can't get any better places to live?"
>Ryan sits quietly, arms crossed -.-
>Princess Nina nodnods to Ryu. ^^
>Princess Nina orders a hamburger. Kaori-chan smiles, "One hamburger, coming
up!"
>Kaori-chan yells in back to the cook, "Hamburger!" The cook nods, "Hamburger.."
>Kaori-chan finally comes out, Princess Nina's hamburger in hand, and sets it
before her, "There ya are, sugar."
>Cloud mumbles, "... what the?" to Ryan.
>Cloud mumbles, ".. .. .. what the .." to Ryan.
>Eden says, "I am new in this city. I had no money, and space there was offered
to me."
>Es-chan oohs at Eden, "No money hrmm? Where were you from previously?" she
questions with a smile ^_^
>Princess Nina pushes the hamburger toward Ryu, "...here ya go.." ^_^
>Ryan speaks up, "Hey, if it's a house you need, hey, I'll happily spot you some
cash..." He looks over his shoulder at Eden and Esmerelda
>Eden says, "I am from Tokyo, but I lived in Osaka before coming here."
>Ford yells for another drink, which flies out of the back in a similar fashion.
"Cowards!" o.o *glug* x.X
>Es-chan glances over her shoulder to Ryan..smiling at the generousity for a
moment before looking back, "Ooh..any particular reason for the move?"
>Eden looks over to Ryan. "Thank you. I have a job now."
>Eden says, "I don't know if there was a reason."
>Princess Nina orders some food for herself.
>Princess Nina orders a hotdog, while Kaori-chan smiles and nods.
>Kaori-chan yells in back to the cook, "One hot dog!" The cook grins knowingly,
while Kaori heads back into the kitchen with a worried look. o O ( No.. ..not
that.. ..why me.. )
>Ryan nods. "Just want to make sure you don't fall in with the evil bitch
there." he says with a smile
>Kaori-chan starts to bring the hotdog to Princess Nina, but.. ..gets caught
midway back with a hunger in her eyes. Futilely, she covers her eyes, "No..
..must.. ..resist..the hotdog! You don't control me anymore!" Suddenly with a
cackle, she crams the poor frankfurter in her mouth, bun, wiener, toppings and
all..much to the shock of all gathered. As she comes back to..she looks around
with a blush..and slides back behind the counter as though nothing happened at
all. *^_^*
>S. Ryu nods, "Arrigato Nina-chan..." He nibbles at it pretty bleakly though, as
if he's not hungry all of the sudden. x.x
>Es-chan ignores Ryan ^_^ As she continues, "Ahh.. you don't know any reason?
I wonder deary..what job do you have now hrmm?"
>Es-chan is continuing with Eden if there was doubt n.n
>Ryan doesn't doubt. But he'll try to monkeywrench
>Eden says, "I work at Gateway High School."
>Princess Nina blinks at Ryu, "..anything wrong, Ryu?"
>Cloud . o O ( ... )
>Ford picks his head up, not bothering to turn it around. "Work? Did someone say
work?" ^_^;
>Es-chan ooohs? "Gateway Highschool? Sounds interesting deary.. what is it like
there? ^_^"
>Eden pauses, thinking. "It is...very strange. But that is to be expected in
this city."
>Eria quietly watches Es work.
>Es-chan ooohs? "Strange deary? How so?" giggling ^_^
>S. Ryu shakes his head. "..No..I'm fine, Nina-chan.." -.-; . o O ( Last thing I
need is to draw attention to her...if she tries to hurt Nina... )
>Princess Nina nods, "..okay then.. ^^;"
>Es-chan luckly, has her attention upon Eden at the moment. One evil Corruption
at a time folks..however if Nina would step in the line forming on the
leeefttt...
>Eden says, "There are the kinds of files they have me working on. A lot
of....occult, I suppose."
>Es-chan ooohs! "Occult? That happens to be a hobby of mine ^_^ Do tell! Do
tell! any interesting stories?" ^_^
>S. Ryu continues to nibble mutely on the burger, hoping his tiny heart out he
can maintain the level of obscurity. x.x
>Eden says, "Not very interesting. I have only just begun working there."
>Princess Nina flags down Kaori-chan, and she smiles, "French fries, eh? One
moment."
>Kaori-chan yells in back to the cook, "Order of fries!" The cook nods in
acknowledgement.
>Ryan isn't trying to be obscure; Es obviously knows he's here. He just listens
in.
>Kaori-chan brings the french fries to Princess Nina, "There ya go."
>Es-chan ooohs. Then asks, "Whats the address deary? Open to the public?" ^_^
>Princess Nina begins eating her french fries, one by one.
>Cloud whispers, "What..." to you.
>You whisper, "... It's that place kazuma goes to..." to Cloud.
>Eden says, "I can give you the address, yes. (She does.) But visitors need to
register at the main office."
>Cloud whispers, "Gateway?" to you.
>You whisper, "That's what I thought it was, yeah." to Cloud.
>Ryan has a quiet discussion with Cloud
>Es-chan oohs, "No problem deary." ^_^ She takes a mental note of the address,
"So.. why don't you tell me a little more about yourself ne?" ^_^
>Ford snaps his fingers. The next glass zooms into his opened hand, to which he
peers at before glaring at the door. "Careful, you nearly spilled a drop." 9.9
>Eden asks softly, "What do you want to know?"
>Cloud frowns. . o O ( What is Esmerelda up to? )
>Who the hell knows?
>Es-chan giggles, "How about who your parents are?" ^_^
>Eden says, "They are dead."
>The world may never. u.u
>Es-chan oooohs sympathetically, "Thats too bad deary... is that why you left
Osaka?"
>S. Ryu glances at Nina, Es-chan, and Nina again. x.x; Life is soooo difficult,
even at his age.
>Luna walks in from the street outside.
Eden shakes her head. "I don't miss them. And that was a long time ago."
>Luna peeks in. o.o
>Ford stomaches his third drink. Beginning to get there, but not by far.
"...This stuff is too mild."
>Es-chan oooohs, "I see deary...how curious... most people would miss their
parents..did they treat you badly?" she questions
>You mumble, "... Can you keep an eye on our good friend Emserelda? I want to go
check on Kim..." to Cloud.
>Ryan mumbles, ".. .. .. ..... you keep ..... ..... on our good
friend Emserelda .. ..... want ..... go check on Kim .. .. .." to
Cloud.
>Cloud nods slowly.
>Princess Nina continues eating her french fries.
>Eden says, "They gave me little reason to miss them."
>You mumble, "Try to make sure she doesn't get anyone into one of her 'deals'...
I trust her as far as I can throw a pyramid." to Cloud.
>Ryan mumbles, "..... to make ..... she ..... get ..... ..... .....
..... her 'deals' .. .. .. ..... trust ..... as far ..... .....
..... throw a ..... .." to Cloud.
>Es-chan ooohs, "I see deary." ^_^
>Cloud mumbles, ":nods." to Ryan.
>Cloud mumbles, "..... .." to Ryan.
** Walk cut **
Odin Street Church: Sanctuary(#1639RA)
The tall stained glass windows of the old building flood the room with a soft
light. Your ears hear every creak and bend as you step across the old wooden
floor. This once joyous place of worship has recently been cleaned,
refurbished, and remodeled into a fine place to live. The floors are dust
free, the pews are in straight lines, and even some of the old wood has been
removed and replaced. Electric lights hanging overhead hum with energy,
glowing at night, thanks to a small white generator located in the corner. A
personal computer is also located in that corner as well, with a sticker on the
side 'Property of Skuld'. A portion of the wooden floor is still broken away,
revealing a patch of wild flowers growing in the center of the room. It's a
cute little addition to the quaint atmosphere here.
[Exits : (S)ide door, (B)ack room, and (O)ut ]
[Players : Kim ]
[Sleepers: Yuffie, Anshi, Rachel, Belldandy, Hardsuit Red(Pup), and Motoroid
Red(Pup) ]
[Things : Devon ]
>Ryan steps in from outside >.> <.<
>Kim mms...still laying where you left her
>Ryan takes a seat on one of the pews, exhaling . o O ( Hopefully Cloud will
keep an eye on Esmerelda... )
>Kim says, "Nnn...."
>Ryan asks, "You waking up...?"
>Kim rolls onto her side
>Ryan asks, "...?"
>Kim curls up into a ball.
>Kim seems to be dreaming.
>Ryan asks, "Kim...?"
>Kim says, "N...no...."
>Yuffie has connected.
>Kim rolls onto her other side, clutching the blanket tightly around herself
>Ryan looks over at Yuffie. "... She hasn't woken up yet."
>Yuffie is asleep next to Kim, having cried herself into unconsciousness.
>Ryan . o O ( Dammit... I hate it when stuff like this happens... I can beat
people up, and I can fake diplomacy... but crises... )
>Kim says, "Iiee...."
>Yuffie continues to sleep, shivering slightly as she does so.
>Kim says, "S-Stop it...."
>Ryan blinks. "K... Kim?" . o O ( Nightmare...? )
>Kim says, "Please....please...." her voice weakening as if about to cry.
>Ryan sits up, walking over to Kim, kneeling down and rubbing her shoulder.
"Kim...?"
>Kim says, "No...no....STOP IT!!!!" waking up and grabbing Ryan's arm as her
eyes shoot WIDE open with a terrified expression.
>Yuffie just... lies there, unknowing of Kim's nightmares. She herself remains
asleep, having no apparant dreams...
>Ryan nearly has a heart attack O.O "...!"
>Kim says, "...R....Ryan...."
>Kim's expression softens slowly at the familiar face.
>Ryan asks, "... You awake now?"
>Eden arrives from the back room.
>Eden walks in.
>Yuffie is asleep next to Kim.
>Ryan is kneeling on the ground, Kim beat up, and just barely awake
>Eden Stops. "What happened?"
>Ryan says one word. "Esmerelda."
>Eden blinks. "Esmerelda?"
>Kim shivers at the mention of that NAME
>Kim looks down, sweating bullets.
>Eden asks softly, "Who is that?"
>Ryan says, "An EVIL, frigid bitch who gets her jollies screwing with people's
lives." To Kim: "You're okay now..."
>Kim doesn't appreciate Ryan's word choice, bringing her knees to her chest
suddenly, shaking.
>Yuffie begins to stir as Kim's movements finally awakens her. "... *yawn*..."
Eden says, "Oh...." She walks over to Kim, concernedly.
>Kim doesn't look up as Eden approaches, staring ahead, still shaking with
fright. She still hasn't seen Yuffie.
>Ryan puts his hand on Kim's shoulder, trying to be reassuring. "..."
>Eden kneels down beside Kim.
>Kim's eyes move, scrolling back and forth between Ryan and Eden
>Ryan . o O ( ... I have to ask her what happened, but not now... )
>Yuffie blinks her eyes open... then spots Kim, realizing that she's now awake.
"Kim!" She sits up quickly, trying to hug the taller girl.
>Eden blinks.
>Kim turns her head sharply at the sudden voice, her eyes widening, and widening
even MORE when she sees who it is.
>Kim says, "Y-Y-Yuffie?..."
>Yuffie latches onto Kim's waist tightly, forgetting the other girl's injuries
in the moment as she cries. "You're awake!"
>Kim's left eye twitches
>Ryan exhales, neglecting to mention the @^*! trouble Yuffie got into before
>Kim . o O (Yuffie....Yuffie is dead.....wh-what's going on?......)
>Kim holds her head, closing her eyes . o O (This....this can't be real. She's
just playing with my mind!)
>Ryan asks, "... Kim? Are you okay?"
>Yuffie cries into Kim's shoulder, holding onto her as if for dear life.
>Stupid question.
>Eden says, "Yuffie, she is hurt."
>Kim opens her eyes, tears falling down her cheeks, "It's not real....this is
impossible.....y...you're not going to fool me!!"
>Ryan . o O ( Dammit... what did Esmerelda do to her...? )
>Yuffie blinks, pulling away slightly as she sniffles, peering up at Kim.
"N-nani?"
>Ryan squeezes his hand. "Kim... you're okay... you're back in the church."
>Kim says, "You....you're not real.....this is some kind of trick....she's still
playing with me."
>Kim says, "No!" standing up
>Ryan blinks. "... Kim...?"
>Eden asks softly, "Kim?"
>Ryan seems to be saying that a lot recently.
>Yuffie lets out a frightened shout as Kim suddenly rises, causing her to fall
away. "Kim! What's wrong?! It's me, Yuffie!" She stares up at the wounded
girl, eyes wide, filled with tears.
>Kim points at Yuffie, "You can't be! Yuffie is dead!"
>Ryan looks at Yuffie. "Well, she sure don't SEEM dead..." He pauses. "What did
Esmerelda do to you, before?"
>Yuffie says, "I'm not dead! I'm alive!" She sits back down, wiping at her
eyes. "... why are you doing this? You told me before you didn't want me to
go... now you're saying I'm dead..."
>Cloud pages, "well... I might regret this. x.x" to you.
>Kim's expression falters. She doesn't look quite so sure about her statement
now. She seems so sincere....
>Eden says, "She seems alive to me...."
>Kim sniffs, still crying as she stares down at Yuffie, "It....how can it be
true?..."
>Ryan says, "... Because Esmerelda lies... she ALWAYS does..."
>Yuffie narrows her eyes at the mention of Esmerelda's name, clenching her fists
suddenly as she sniffs. "... I'm going to kill her... I'm going to kill her
for what she did to you, Kim..."
>Ryan looks at Yuffie. "But you'll WAIT until we have a plan."
>Eden says, "..."
>Kim drops to her knees, staring with wide frightened eyes at Yuffie.
>Yuffie looks up at the fear in Kim's eyes, wincing in pain. "... Kim...
please..."
>Eden asks softly, "You are both here.....will you stop?"
>Kim reaches a shaky hand out towards Yuffie's cheek.
>Yuffie remains still, shivering slightly as she waits for Kim. "..."
>Kim touches Yuffie's face, holding her fingers there for a moment, as if making
sure this isn't just an illusion.
>Yuffie closes her eyes as Kim touches her face, taking in a trembling breath.
>Eden watches silently, still looking concerned.
>Kim says, "...."
>Kim says, "Yuffie!" throwing herself at the girl, embracing her tightly.
>Yuffie returns the hug with equal fervor, crying aloud as she wraps her arms
around Kim..
>Ryan exhales
>Kim says, "I can't believe it's you. Oh my god." burrying her face against the
girl's shoulder.
>Yuffie curls against Kim, holding her tight as she cries, rubbing her face
against the other girl's hair.
>Ryan says, "See? You'll be fine...." . o O ( At least for now... )
>Kim takes a deep shaky breath.
>Eden . o O ( I wonder what happened to Kigou.... )
>Kim raises her head, taking a look around to see Ryan and Eden.
>Kim says, "G-gomen...."
>Eden shakes her head.
>Ryan kneels on the floor, smiling slightly, now that Kim is awake
>Yuffie continues to hug Kim, not wanting to let go as she sniffles.
>Kim doesn't loosen her grip on Yuffie at all.
>Eden says, "You two are together again." Her worried look fades, replaced again
by calm.
>Yuffie has connected.
>Yuffie has disconnected.
>Kim manages a weak little smile for a moment.
>Rachel has connected.
>Rachel comes in, dressed in more normal clothes than you've seen her in
previously.
>Ryan kneels on the floor next to Kim, who looks like she's seen better days
>l rachel
Rachel
A very attractive young woman, tall (178 cm, or 5'10") and athletic,
with short, feathery blonde hair, expressive blue eyes, and high-
cheekboned Caucasian features. She appears to be in her mid-20's.
She is wearing slightly-faded blue jeans, white running shoes, and a
white T-shirt with a Guinness logo on the front of it.
Carrying:
Midgaard City Map
>Yuffie is holding onto Kim, sniffling, but happy.
>Kim closes her eyes, "...thank god...."
>Eden is kneeling next to Yuffie and Kim, opposite Ryan.
>Yuffie murmurs faintly, her eyes still closed. "I was so worried... that woman
told me what all these bad things ahppened, but I knew you couldn't do what she
said..."
>Kim blinks
>Kim asks, "What...woman?"
>Yuffie says, "The one that hurt you..."
>Rachel stops and stares for just a moment, her face showing not so much shock
as cool assessment of the situation, before moving quickly forward. "Eden,
what happened here?"
>Kim says, "You...You spoke to her?..." O.O
>Eden stands, turning to face Rachel. "Yuffie is well again, but someone named
Esmerelda hurt Kim."
>Yuffie nods slightly. "... I even hit her..."
>Ryan says, "I spoke to her two.... she's the same as always."
>Kim's eyes widen at Yuffie, "You didn't!" O.O
>Yuffie blinks worriedly. "Wh-why? Did I do something wrong?"
>Ryan crosses his arms. "... She attacked her, too."
>Kim says, "I don't want you to go NEAR her, Yuffie!" O.O
>Yuffie winces, looking down. "... but... she hurt you... and lied about you..."
>Rachel asks, "Who is this 'Esmeralda', and why is she doing this?"
>Kim says, "I don't care. I want you to avoid her at all costs. She is
dangerous."
>Ryan says, "Evil. And how."
>Eden says, "I don't know."
>Yuffie blinks slightly, then sighs... she nods, silently.
>Kim hugs Yuffie again, "Thank you, Yuffie.."
>Rachel asks, "Do you need a doctor, Miss?"
>Yuffie hugs Kim back, raising her head to give her a weak smile. "..."
>Kim looks up at Rachel, "N-No, thank you.."
>Ryan exhales. "I'm gonna be straight... I'm going to have to ask you for LOTS
of details Kim... but it can wait until tomorrow"
>Kim gets that frightened look again, latching onto Yuffie for support.
>Yuffie giggles slightly to herself, looking relieved. "... I'm so glad you're
okay, Kim... I was worried... you don't know how much it scared me when that
woman said you were hurt while making love to her..." She laughs weakly at the
thought.
>Ryan says, "I'm not about to let... you-know-who... get away with all of this."
>Rachel whispers, "Thought so, but I wasn't sure. Lots of people I've met, but
only barely, here. Thanks." to you.
>Ryan blinks at Yuffie's comment O.o;
>Kim begins to shake badly against Yuffie, her composure being lost again
quickly at that.
>Ryan . o O ( ...!?! If it's true or not, you got WAY bad timing, girl. )
>Eden frowns faintly, glancing up to Rachel.
>Yuffie blinks, looking up at Kim, worriedly. "... Kim? What's wrong?"
>Kim bites her bottom lip, her eyes wide, staring straight ahead.
>Rachel meets Eden's glance, before her eyes return to the pair of women.
>Yuffie shakes Kim gently, growing worried again. "... Kim?"
>Kim shuts her eyes tightly, shaking her head, pushing the memories back again,
slowly regaining composure.
>Kim says, "I..I'm ok."
>Ryan . o O ( ... I'll get Janus, and Derek, and Belldandy, and Cloud... she
won't be able to escape, then )
>Yuffie nods, slightly. "... okay... good..." She smiles, then hugs Kim again.
>Kim leans into Yuffie, letting her expression to one of worry once the girl
can't see her face.
>Kim looks down at herself and swallows.
>Kim says, "I...need to go...get a shower...get changed."
>Ryan nods to Kim. "..."
>Yuffie is the one that needs a shower. ^_^; She hasn't changed for a week or
two, and has blood stains on her clothes from where she was shot. x.x;
>Yuffie blinks, then nods, pulling back. "... kay..." She wipes at her eyes,
then smiles weakly.
>Derek steps into the building off the street.
>Kim smiles back and stands up, holding what's left of her outfit together.
>Ryan stands up. "... I'm goign to go try to find Cloud and Esmerelda..."
>Derek blinks a few times as he walk in o_o
>Kim says, "...."
>Kim doesn't respond to Ryan's statement, turning away quickly and heading into
the bathroom.
>Rachel asks Ryan, "Would you like help?"
>Ryan pauses. "...Yeah. Bring the mecha, just in case."
>Eden looks over.
>Derek asks, "Uhm..Ryan, what's going on?"
>You mumble, "I need to know one thing... this is important... does Esmerelda
still have your 'heart'...?" to Kim.
>Ryan mumbles, "I ..... to ..... ..... thing .. .. .. this is
important .. .. .. does Esmerelda still have ..... ..... .. .. ..
.." to Kim.
>Rachel says, "I need to get changed, then."
>Kim pauses at the bathroom door.....and nods silently.
>Rachel steps through the small door into the back room of the church.
>Ryan says, "Esmerelda's back, with a vengeance. She hurt Kim, and she's has
other plans we don't know about..." He sees Kim's nod, and curses under his
breath.
>Yuffie clenches her fists again as the mention of Esmerelda's name angers her.
>Eden rises, walking after Rachel.
>Rachel arrives from the back room.
>Rachel has arrived.
>Derek scowls, "Esmerelda? Count me in.."
>Eden asks softly, "Rachel?"
>Kim stays out of it, in the bathroom by now. She wants nothing more to do with
Esmerelda
>Rachel comes back, just fastening the practically invisible seam up the back of
her suit. Apparently, she's ahd lots of practice at getting into the thing
quickly. "What, Eden?"
>Eden asks softly, "Should I go?"
>Ryan looks at Eden. "Someone should help watch Kim..."
>Rachel says, "It's your choice. I'm not going to order you to."
>Derek frowns, "Ryan, you said something about Cloud? Don't tell me he already
went off..?"
>Eden looks over to Ryan. "Right...."
>Ryan says, "I had to leave him watching Esmerelda... to see if Kim was okay..."
>Rachel smiles at Eden. "But air support would be nice. I wasn't planning on
taking the motoroid. Overkill against a soft target."
>Ryan shakes his head. "We're NOT attacking. Not yet. This is just to show
Esmerelda we're not defenseless..."
>The shower starts in the bathroom
>Rachel asks, "We're not?"
>Ryan shakes his head. "... I'll exlain why some other time."
>Eden nods to Rachel as well, looking uncertain.
>Yuffie speaks up, quietly. "... I want to come..."
>Rachel asks, "Then is it wise to bring out a hardsuit?"
>Rachel lags...
>Ryan nods. "We need to show her who's the good guys, and who's the loser... but
we can't attack yet."
>Janus arrives from the back room.
>Janus arrives, with Cloud and Packbell following behind.
>Ryan blinks. And blinks again. "... Well, that was an easy search."
>Janus pushes his way down the stairs slowly. -.-
>Derek looks over his shoulder, "Oy, and they all seem to be walking, so I guess
it went well..?"
>Rachel nods. "Show of force. Acknowledged." And turns to start opening her
hardsuit for boarding.
>Cloud asks, "...?"
>The shower stops.
>Ryan asks, "... If they aren't dead, it's a good sign... Cloud, what the hell
happened?"
>Janus frowns as he reaches the bottom of the stairs, "Ryan..._WE_ need to talk."
>Cloud says, "... we had a talk with Esmerelda."
>Packbell, having followed Janus and Cloud to the church, sits upon the roof,
listening through the shackles. Hearing the conversation below, he thinks, . o
O (Good god. Maybe that stupid schoolgirl had a point. How utterly pathetic.)
>Derek . o O ( At least it's not with me.. )
>The bathroom door creaks open enough for Kim to peek one eye out.
>Ryan nods slowly to Janus, then Cloud. "Yeah... I think we do."
>Eden watches the new arrivals, still caught in indecision.
>Janus steps towards Ryan, as he narrows his eyes, "What did you tell Esmerelda?"
>Kim says, "Ne ne...Yuffie..."
>Ryan narrows his eyes back. "Not enough for her to do anything."
>Yuffie blinks, then glances over at Kim, standing up. She walks over to the
bathroom door. "... hai?"
>Kim whispers, "Can you please find me something to wear?...."
>Derek crosses his arms and gives Cloud a questioning look..
>Janus frowns, "Tell me _now_."
>Yuffie blinks again, opening her mouth as if to answer 'yes', but stops...
realizing she doesn't even have a change of clothes. "... ah... gomen... I
wouldn't know where to look..."
>Kim whispers, "In the bedroom....I...I don't have anything left, but....some
of...Lyrae's things.....I'll apologize to her later."
>You mumble, "All I mentioned was that perhaps President Sensou has some plans
of his own, with hopes that she'd spill something. She didn't" to Janus.
Ryan mumbles, "..... ..... ..... ..... that ..... President Sensou
..... some ..... ..... his ..... .. ..... ..... ..... she'd spill
..... .. She didn't" to Janus.
>Yuffie nods quickly, then runs over to the bedroom, stumbling slightly as she
opens the door.
>Rachel stands and waits.
>Janus nods slowly, "Allright, then. We have to make sure Esmerelda doesn't
find out enough... Or, she may stop us, since this plan threatens her as well."
>Ryan asks, "What plan?"
>Packbell leans in closer to hear more, but swears to himself extremely loud as
the juicy conversation between Ryan and Janus goes on, he gets only tidbits. .
o O (Gad, this is so boring.) Quietly tearing a small hole in the roofing, he
looks down at the crowd, looking for someone interesting. . o O (And if I were
to screw this up...?)
>Yuffie rushes back to the bathroom door, holding a large lump of odd clothing.
>Kim slips and arm out the door.
>Yuffie plops the clothes down on that arm.
>Kim accepts a few pieces at a time, pulling them through the cracked door and
finally shutting it again, "Thank you, Yuffie."
>Yuffie smiles and nods. "Welcome."
>Janus frowns, "You know. I told you last night... Don't tell me you forgot it
allready."
>Derek looks from Ryan to Janus, having absolutely no idea what's going on o_o;
>Kim steps out of the bathroom after a bit, wearing a black sweatsuit, carrying
the extra clothing in her arms.
>You mumble, "Sensou's... but why would Esmerelda stop us if their plan
threatens her?" to Janus.
>Ryan mumbles, "..... .. .. .. but why ..... Esmerelda ..... us .....
their plan threatens her .." to Janus.
>Eden sits silently again. Not her job to decide all of these things.
>Janus mumbles, "Because, we can use my fathers plan against both the company
and Esmerelda. Imagine... If we gained the power of the mother of existance.
Neither can get in our way." to Ryan.
>Janus mumbles, "..... .. we can use my ..... ..... ..... both .....
..... ..... ..... .. Imagine .. .. .. ..... ..... ..... .....
..... of the mother ..... ..... .. ..... ..... ..... ..... .....
our way .." to Ryan.
>Kim says, "Did you want to shower, Yuffie?...."
>Ryan . o O ( ... What has janus got planned...? )
>You mumble, "I see." to Janus.
>Ryan mumbles, "..... see .." to Janus.
>Yuffie blinks, pausing for a moment to think... then shakes her head. "I don't
have anything else to wear."
>Kim says, "....."
>Kim says, "I have something you might be able to wear."
>Rachel clears her throat. "Excuse me. I offered to help. But if you want my
assistance, you're going to have to let me know what you're planning."
>Kim says, "Go ahead and get in. I'll get it."
>Packbell peers down through the roof, making of only two things to do with this
information. Kill Esmerelda pre-emptively, or ruin their hole moronic plan.
>Yuffie nods slightly. ".. okay.. thank you!" She enters the shower, then
lightly shuts the door behind her.
>Kim goes into the bedroom
>Kim leaves the room through the side door.
>You mumble, "And we have to be careful anyway... according to Kim, Esmerelda
still has her 'heart'..." to Janus.
>Ryan mumbles, "..... ..... ..... to ..... careful ..... .. .. ..
according ..... ..... .. esmerelda ..... has ..... 'heart' .. .. .."
to Janus.
>Kim comes out of the side door.
>Kim returns with a smaller set of clothes in her arms, going to the bathroom.
*knockknock*
>Janus mumbles, "That doesn't bother me. The heart will be returned to her in a
few days." to Ryan.
>Janus mumbles, "That doesn't bother me .. ..... The ..... will .....
returned ..... ..... in a ..... days .." to Ryan.
>Packbell oohs...and looks at Kim leaving, grinning to himself heartily as he
has made a decision.
>Yuffie clicks the door open, holding out a bare arm. c.c
>Kim hands Yuffie the items
>Cloud sighs, walking over to Ryan and Janus. "...?"
>Cloud whispers, "What did you say?" to you and Janus.
>Ryan raises an eyebrow. "Explain, janus."
>Cloud whispers quietly to the two of them, asking what they just said.
>You whisper, "Esmerelda still has Kim's heart" to Janus and Cloud.
>Derek frowns . o O ( Considering everything, he could at least fill me in on
what the hell is going on.. )
>Janus nods, and explains back.
>Janus whispers, "Remember the goddess I mentioned of? On how we will get there
first? We can gain her powers, and set everything right." to Cloud and you.
>Yuffie whispers a thank you as she shuts the door. Moments later, you hear the
shower turn on again. c.c
>You whisper, "How the hell can you be so sure!? You said yourself you didn't
even know this Goddess existed until Lyrae told you!?" to Janus and Cloud.
>Janus whispers, "Lets just say.... I have my sources." to you and Cloud.
>Ryan says, "You know, I hate it when you do this, Janus..."
>Janus smirks at Ryan, "Everything will be set right soon. Just trust me."
>Ryan scowls. "Why do I get the shivers when you say that?" >.<
>Derek suppresses the urge to chuckle, simply shaking his head instead..
>Eden . o O ( What is this even about? )
>Rachel steps into the hushed conversation, being more than a little pushy. Her
expression is one of coolly-controlled mild annoyance. "Are you planning on
including me, or do you not want my help, now?"
>Packbell gets a bit restless upon looking at the crowd, thinking to himself, .
o O (Hurry up, damn you!)
>Ryan comments, "I don't even have a clue what we're doing"
>Kim sits down on the floor next to the bathroom door, leaning against the wall,
staring straight ahead, not bothering to listen to the discussion.
>Rachel replies to Ryan, "I was afraid of that."
>Janus smirks, "You will see soon enough. All we need, is Lyrae and myself at
least. I will show us the way there soon."
>Rachel's tone isn't at all sarcastic. Just matter-of-fact.
>Ryan sighs, crossing his arms. "Whee, do I get to tag along too...?" -.-
>Derek looks over, arms still crossed, "Janus, this whole situation would look a
whole lot better if you would just explain what the HELL you're planning on
doing to us.." -_o
>Janus says simply, "It would be a whole lot better if I knew myself."
>Cloud asks, "... you have NO plan?"
>Kim closes her eyes, resting her chin on her knees -.-
>Janus looks over towards Cloud, "This is the only way for us to win. Do you
really wish to pass it by?"
>Kim shivers
>Ryan groans
>Packbell . o O ( I was afraid of this...idiots. )
>Kim. o O (They're all insane....going up against her....)
>Derek palms his face >_<
>Ryan . o O ( ... We're doomed >.< )
>Rachel folds her arms across her chest. Now, she _does_ look annoyed. "You
have no plan. You're over here being secretive about it, and you have no plan.
Right."
>Derek says, "So what you're saying is..that the best plan is not to have one at
all?"
>Rachel mouths, silently, "Baka."
>Kim says, "You can't plan against her...."
>Ryan takes a seat. Apparently logic has taken a flying !^@( for the night, so
might as well get comfy.
>Eden rises again, and walks over to Kim.
>Cloud will just join Ryan. What-ever.
>Packbell thinks to himself angrily. o O (Mayhaps this 'Esmerelda' be a person I
respect? Or am I just facing a bunch of damned milksops? Don't want to tell the
plan. Really. How utterly pathetic.) getting angry, Packbell has this sudden
urge to leave but stays behind, knowing this as a chance to get to know these
fools better.
>Janus shrugs, "All I know is, that we have to do what Sensou Enterprises plans
to do _first_, and then we can set everything right. Now, _IF_ Belldandy knows
something of this goddess, maybe we can learn more. But, she may not.. This
goddess may be from before her time. So, I am waiting for Belldandy to appear
first."
>Keep waiting.
>Ryan nods, slowly. "Okay, I follow that."
>Kim opens her eyes, looking up at Eden
>Rachel rolls her eyes toward the ceiling, exasperated -- then stops, on hearing
the word 'goddess'. "Did you say, 'goddess'? What are you talking about?"
>Packbell . o O ( ...Goddess? Ye' gods. )
>Eden sits next to Kim, neatly curling up and looking to her.
>Kim blinks at Eden curiously.
>Janus smirks, "Goddess? Well, all I know is that my father is trying to awaken
some goddess." he frowns afterwards, "And, I know that if he gets to her first,
we stand no chance."
>Ryan exclaims, "No $#@^*!"
>Rachel says, "What kind of idiot do you think I am? 'Goddesses'. Right.
Bullshit."
>Ryan looks over at Rachel. "No bullshit. Esmerelda is a Dragon, hon."
>The shower *finally* shuts off.
>Eden looks down again, just sitting beside Kim quietly.
>Packbell accidently says outloud, instead of thinking, "How utterly pathetic
and obvious. No wonder Esmerelda is destroying you puny humans." clasping a
hand over his mouth, Packbell withdraws his face from the hole in the roof,
cursing himself.
>Derek blinks and looks around, "You just hear somethin'..?"
>Janus SNAPS his head towards Packbell as he _glares_ "Someone is spying on us."
>Ryan slings the blaster off from his shoulder. "Why hello there, whoever the
hell you are." He removes the saftey.
>Rachel says, "Goddesses and dragons, now? Sure. Uh-huh. Right."
>Kim looks up with wide eyes.
>Yuffie clicks the bathroom door open several moments later, stepping out
wearing the new clothes. n.n;
>Cloud pulls his sword out of his scabbard.
>Kim says, "Oh god. She's sent spies." covering her head.
>Rachel looks up, too, looking a bit angry.
>Eden looks up as well. Contagious.
>Kim stands up
>Kim jogs across the room, heading for the front door . o O (It's not safe here.)
>Packbell says nothing, sliding off the roof lest he be caught on the roof. . o
O (-IDIOT-!) sliding down off the roof, rather loudly, hanging over the edge
with his droid hands as he prepares to make a getaway.
>Yuffie tucks in her shirt, blinking, then chases after Kim. "Kim! Where are
you going?"
>Rachel . o O ( Gotta get a sidearm soon as I can afford it... )
>Ryan follows Kim. That girl needs an escort to keep her outta trouble
>Kim leaves the building, stepping outside.
>Kim has left.
>Derek hears the noise and runs for the door..
>o
You exit the building, returning to the street.
Odin Avenue [500]
Some of the homes here, unlinke those to the west, appear to have been erected
in rather recent years. Though larger than their elder counterparts, and
containing more modern accomidations, they are no less stylish and do not
detract from the appearance of their neighbours. The contrast might even be
considered healthy. Immediately to the east, a turn north and south and
estates with large mansions bordering it on the eastern edge of the walk mark
the end of Odin Avenue. Also, to your south here, through some wrought iron
gating..is quite oviously a cemetary. It isn't spooky as you think one should
be..far from it..it seems a peaceful, sunny area to be laid to rest.
[Exits : (C)emetary, (Ch)urch, (E)ast, and (W)est ]
[Players : Kim ]
[Sleepers: Soreth ]
[Things : None ]
>Yuffie steps out of the church.
>Derek steps out of the church.
>Packbell steps out of the church.
>Cloud steps out of the church.
>Janus steps out of the church.
>Kim stops in front of the church, looking left and right with a slightly
paniced expression.
>Rachel steps out of the church.
>Eden steps out of the church.
>Derek looks up on the roof, having drawn his sword on the way out..
>Janus RUNS out the door. He looks to Kim slowly, and says softly, "Don't
worry. Everything will be fine." And, then he moves through afterwards, as he
looks for the intruder.
>Packbell, is about to step off the roof, when he sees the group down below,
backing up away out of sight, his stealth being saved by the blackness of his
suit and the night.
>Rachel tries opening the church door.
>Ryan . o O ( Cripes, these guy's have no tact... -.-; )
>Derek frowns and looks over at the others, "Cloud, Janus, keep an eye down
here. Ryan, c'mon, let's go take a look..."
>Ryan nods to Derek
>Janus looks over towards Derek, "Make sure he doesn't escape. Esmerelda must
_not_ find out."
>Kim. o O (Which way?)
>Kim. o O (No place is safe from her) holding her head again
>Packbell mutters to himself, "Dammit." Thinking about all of his options,
Packbell discards all of them, opting for a circle-spy. Going towards the
opposite end of the roof, towards the cemetary, our android leaps off into the
sacred soil.
>Derek runs over for the cemetary, since that's the best way to get to the roof..
>Ryan heads toawrds the cemetary himself... easiest way to the roof
Odin Street Cemetary
As you step quietly into the cemetary, you feel a cold..though not unpleasant,
breeze pass by you, as if the spirits of the dead were walking past. The sun's
light surrounds the large area, with short blades of grass covering the dirt.
Slightly behind you, standing proudly in spite of its condition, is the Odin
Street church. You notice a large hole in the roof of it, giving access to and
from the cemetary if you're not entering from the street. A narrow grey
pathway navigates the area around the tombstones and markers indicating various
places where the dead are laid to rest, most with a loving note from family and
friends. Fresh flowers are laid upon each grave, while several trees outline
the area. Despite the peaceful seeming nature of the cemetary, you get the
distinct feeling that you're trespassing.. and that you should leave. Quickly.
[Exits : (O)ut to street, and (U)p ]
[Sleepers: Gary(Pup) ]
[Things : None ]
>Packbell Arrives on the grounds through the old iron gate.
>Derek Arrives on the grounds through the old iron gate.
>Ryan blinks. "Well, that was easy."
>Cloud Arrives on the grounds through the old iron gate.
>Rachel Arrives on the grounds through the old iron gate.
>Ryan smiles mockingly. "Well, don't just stand there! Say hello and introduce
yourself!"
>Derek scowls, "While you still have the ability to talk.."
l pack
Packbell
Move yer tooshie, off da cushie, Nicholson! Packbell, "Pimp in the tin"
is in the house. The first robot ever created with emotions, Packbell is
a milestone in artifical intellegence. Too bad Packbell's only emotions
seem to be two: insane and sardonic. Leering back at you with a toothy
grimace, the expression melts into a cruel smile, and back again to the
trademark sneer.
Suffering a mild setback on his otherwise flawless record, Packbell has
chosen the experience to add "modifications" to earn his revenge on the
Dark One who took his last life. Definately male in figure, the android
towers above of of the populace at 7ft. 2in., purposely made that way.
Bearing a mostly slender, but not skinny figure, Packbell dons the shilouette
of a deranged professor, yet his clothing contradicts while ironically
emphasizing his appearance.
With moist, peach-colored flesh covering the adamantium skeleton, Packbell
would indeed look human had it not been for the sudden flash of diamons in
his toungeless mouth. His ivory-white "hair" is slicked back, greased and
combed, tied into a gentlemanly ponytail hanging from the back. Packbell's
eyes, alive yet unfeeling, are a murderous yellow, thick as vomit, texture
of acid. His nose, narrow and pointy, stick out, albeit the slightest amount.
The lips, thin and glossy, curl up into a disdainful smirk as he glances
back. The ears, big and partially hidden by his sugar white hair, are
attached to the side and do not stick out.
On Packbell's neck is a tastle clip-on bow tie, red and made of cotton.
On his chest sports a butler's tuxedo, deep black and partially unbuttoned,
showing the dress blouse under the scarlet silk vest. The black sleeves,
straining against the thickness of Packbell's robotic arms. The hands are
coated with white furry gloves, stained with long-dried blood around the
wrists, His legs, long and slender, are covered with raven-black silk pants,
although the effect of Packbell's outfit is somewhat spoiled due to the
slacks-tucked-into-the-bloodsoaked-steel-boots factor. On the left breast
pocket rests a name sewed in red into the cloth. On it reads, "Packbell."
Carrying:
Sonny(Pup), and Midgaard City Map
>Packbell hides behind a tombstone, depending on it's presence to hide him from
the wrath of the group. However, should it become drastic, our android also has
a few tricks for the group.
>Ryan blinks. "Sheesh, i saw you jump down from the roof. Criminy, villains
these days..."
>Derek keeps one hand tight on his sword, "Circle around and spread out a bit,
make sure they don't have a way out.."
>Ryan nods, staying near the exit
>Packbell sneaks from the spot where he hid to the next, ventriloquating his
voice to a tombstone a bit away from his true location. . o O (Criminy. And
what is that bastard doing? Does he WANT me to use violence? Fine. Haven't seen
blood in a bit, this is going to be PHUN!)
>Ryan speaks up. "Y'know, you could just tell us why you were spying."
>Rachel hangs back near Ryan, watching for the intruder. Unarmed and dressed in
only her skinsuit, she's feeling a little vulnerable at the moment.
>Cloud walks over to block the cemetary entrance. Any more exits?
>Ryan guards Rachel then. Always guard the pretty girls in tight clothes
>Cloud walks over to block the cemetary entrance. Any more exits?
>Packbell ventriloquates his voice to a far-off tombstone, grinning
sardonically. "P..please don't h..hurt me...Esmerelda..m..made me do it."
>Ryan doesn't move. "Yeah, that explains why you mentioned Esmerelda killing
humanity, and weren't upset about the concept. Try again."
>Packbell curses again to himself. . o O (Strike two. Where'd I put that damn
Utahraptor?!)
>Packbell says nothing completely, thinking of his next plan. (Mmmm...crap.
Desperate times call for desperate measures.) Choosing to reveal himself,
Packbell phases out completely into a small speck of light, reappearing right
in the middle of the cemetary in a dazzling flash of light, the photosmic rays
temporarily illuminating the place as he purses his lips, glaring at all. "I
give, gimps."
>Ryan smiles. "Hiya! Now, for question #2... who are you?"
>Derek narrows one eye . o O ( WHAT are you, is what I'd like to know.. )
>Packbell completely ignores Ryan again, marching straight for the entrance, so
sure of himself. . o O (That stupid mobile had better not screw up.) Straight
up to Cloud as he waits for him to move right out of the way.
>Ryan stays between Packbell and Rachel. Just in case.
>Rachel's eyes narrow. "Buma!"
>Ryan clicks a switch on the side of the blaster. "How rude, justw alking away
like that... playtime isn't over!"
>Rachel glances at Ryan. "Fire! Before it gets away!"
>Derek moves over, following Packbell. His sword drops right in front of his
(it's) face, "Like he said, leaving so suddenly?"
>Ryan won't fire unless he KNOWS it's an immediate threat... this is a BIG
blaster
>Cloud brings his sword before him. No way.
>Janus Arrives on the grounds through the old iron gate.
>Janus walks slowly into the cemetary, as he holds his gun on his side. "....."
>Ryan stands between Pack and Rachael, Cloud guarding the gate
>Packbell walks right up to Ryan, poking him straight in the ribs. He gives Ryan
a withering glare with his cold, acid-yellow eyes. "Is it really? Recess has
just been cancelled, I'm afraid." Unbenknowst to the group, Packbell has let
out a signal, too low in frequency for anyone to hear.
>Ryan doesn't have a handy sensor kit, curses.
>Rachel hisses, "What are you waiting for? Look at the blod on it! Fire!"
>Derek is now standing over by Cloud, both of them holding their weapons at the
ready..
>Rachel and the blood, too.
>Ryan says, "Okay, this is your last chance. Tell us what you have to do with
Esmerelda, or I WILL shoot."
>Janus points his gun right at Packbell, as he narrows his eyes. "So... You are
the spy, are you? Too bad you won't get to Esmerelda to tell her anything."
>Packbell points right at Ryan, leering evilly. "Now then, my friend, hope you
have a Q-tip handy!" as he finishes his sentence, his finger emits a siren at
about, ohh...280 decibles.
>Ryan winces. Sorry, back, that little jerk set off the hair trigger on that
blaster, as a blinding flash signals the 3'-wide flash of the ion blast. This
thing ain't called a 'death star cannon' for no reason... hope you can dodge.
>Janus pulls the trigger, as he clamps his teeth down tight as he takes the
pain. Hes not about to let something that loud get him down, no.
>Rachel reels back, screeching and covering her ears. Like it'll help.
>Ryan . o O ( !^@^#_^$*&$~^_*(&@^ )
>Packbell, following up his escape plan, takes a step back and leaps towards
Derek in a gigantic tackle, the ion blast completely incinerating the 'flesh'
off his arm, leaving only scorched metal behind.
>Cloud flinches, bringing his hands to his ears. He retains just enough presence
to hold on to his sword too.
>Ryan staggers for a second as he waits for the cannon to reload... the cells
take a few seconds to charge...
>Derek slaps a hand over one of his ears, getting tackled to the ground in his
disorientation. He grunts and scowls up at Packbell, "Bad move, asshole.."
>Janus, well, couldn't take it for long... He falls down to his knees as he
starts blasting his gun towards Packbell. Though, he tries to push himself
back up, as he tries to drag himself towards Packbell.
>Ryan . o O ( W... what the hell is he? )
>Packbell, not wasting a single moment, jumps right off his target towards the
entrance, still intent on escaping throughout, but alas, he trips over Derek in
his mad scuffle, falling flat on his face. Grimacing, he slowly gets up, facing
the crowd with an evil sneer.
>Packbell, still on his knees, gives everyone a hateful snarl, seeing that he
miffed his escape opportunity. "You..."
>Ryan, now able to see again (though his ears will be ringing well into
tomorrow), turns to aim at... whatever it is. He keeps between him and Rachel.
"D... Don't say I didn't warn you."
>Janus forces himself forward nevertheless, as he smirks. "I said, you aren't
getting to Esmerelda. Now.... shall we dance?"
>Cloud brings his sword up to Packard's throat. "... stay right there."
>Derek scrambles to his feet, pausing just a moment at the burned off part of
its arm..
>Packbell stands up completely, still fixing his acid gaze on the crowd, unfazed
or unafraid of their puny weapons. "Now then. I shall give you one more chance
to surrender, before I turn you into a pile of floating ashes."
>Cloud says, "..."
>Ryan scowls. "Wrong answer." He pulls the trigger again - I hope nobody was
looking directly a the barrel.
>Janus smirks. "Really? I'm sorry, but I don't think you stand much of a
chance. Cloud, Derek, Ryan... Lets take this hunk of junk to the scrapyard."
He then holds his gun up again, and points it directly at Packbell's head. He
pulls the trigger.
>Rachel slips back around toward the front of the church.
>Rachel goes out to the street, passing through the large iron gates.
>Packbell stares at everyone, waiting for a response. Not even flinching at the
various laser blasts toward his head, which melt all the flesh off, revealing a
metal skeleton underneath. "Uh, oh. I think you flubbed your chance." he leers,
hands starting to glow through the gloves.
>Ryan . o O ( Bloody hell, stupid terminators... )
>Janus . o O ( *sigh* When will people learn? -.-; )
>Cloud brings his sword down, trying to cleave through Packbell's neck.
>Janus just shrugs, "Chance? Sorry, don't rely on chance." He pulls the trigger
a few more times, blasting a few more powerful shots towards Packbell.
>Packbell's neck completely catches the blade, nearly getting beheaded in the
process. Wincing a bit from this and the other laser shots, he holds his hands
up into the sky, the shape of a cylinder forming above it. Instantly, the shape
of a big, nanotechnical laser cannon forms, dropping down right into Packbell's
bloody hands. "You're hurting me.." he grinz, mockingly, "...now it's MY turn!"
clutching the trigger, the cannon starts to hum, a globe of light starting to
form at the barrel.
>Ryan does what any smart hero does in a similar situation... tense up and
prepare to run like heck.
>Cloud disengages the blade, pulling back as quickly as possible. Get to his
back!
>Derek jumps at Packbell, his sword arcing down right at the weapon..
>Janus ponders whapping Ryan across the back of the head too. -.-
>Packbell's cannon, completely powered up right before Derek reaches it, -FIRES-
a beam of incinerating laser, completely nuking everything in the way, as the
ray begins to spread across the graveyard, the owner safely in the back of the
weapon, laughing throughout the process and darkness of the cemetary.
>Cloud, who had moved to behind Packbell, brings his sword back down again...
>Ryan does what he planned to do - running like heck. Luckily, Ryan's a fast
fellow as he swerves, ducks, leaps, and does whatever's necessary to stay out
of the path - and giving Packie a target to focus on, letting his allies attack
from behind
>Packbell, still clutching the cannon, drops it unintentionally, ending the cone
of fire as the combined force of both Derek (hitting his cannon to make it
dissapear) and cloud, opening a murderous arc on his back.
>Ryan . o O ( Yipe yipe yipe o.o )
>Janus smirks, as he then pulls back his gun, emptying it of bullets. He
reaches into his pockets, and then pulls out a few odd circular bullets. He
sticks them into his gun, while he steps behind a gravestone for protection.
"Interesting..." He pulls his gun out, and aims it at Packbell. "Latest
technology from my world, one more advanced than this. Have fun being the
first to feel it from my own gun." *BLAM*
>Derek gets out of the way, jumping back for the others to strike . o O ( What
the hell? )
>Motoroid Red Arrives on the grounds through the old iron gate.
>Angel arrives from the church above, dropping down onto the ground.
>Red motoroid comes around the corner of the church, airborne on its turbofans.
>Angel is just looking over the side of the building, really.
>Janus (OOC) Special kind that Sensou Enterprises produces... Janus got it
before he left the company, and yes.. the company has a research and
development section. This isn't something you'd find in todays world IRL, of
course. ^_^
>Packbell seeing how badly the situation degenerated as the bullets flying
straight through his chests confirms, merely throws his hands up in the air,
surrendering. "Alright, I give!"
>Ryan slings the blaster over his shoulder. It's out of shots, anyway. Ryan
doubts punches would affect this thing, and special techniques would take to
much out of him, so he hangs back...
>Red motoroid levels an arm at Packbell, holding position above and to the left.
>Janus continues walking towards Packbell slowly, as he asks, "And, why should
we let you live?"
>Cloud rests his sword on Pack's neck. "... who are you?"
>Packbell drops his offensive stance and leers at the group, shooting crafty
glances to the side. . o O (Idiot.) leering at Janus, he merely scoffs. "Go
right on ahead. See what I care. I'm a robot, IDIOT and can be replaced, but if
you wait for a second..."
>Derek keeps his weapon ready, glancing over at Cloud for a brief moment
>Ryan . o O ( ... At least he doesn't have his gun anymore. And damn, my ears
hurt x.x )
>Packbell looks down at the ground, frustrated, but not defeated. "Dammit.
You'll pay dearly for this- I swear." and with that, the android completely
shuts itself off, crumpling to the ground in a lifeless heap.
>Janus shrugs, as he continues walking towards Packbell. "You aren't giving me a
good reason. But, I guess I may as well listen first, shouldn't I?"
>Janus frowns.
>Ryan asks, "What the...? He commit suicide?"
>Janus looks over to Derek, then Cloud. "And, he called us the idiots? Cloud,
check if there are any wires around the back of its skull. If there are, tear
them out." . o O ( Don't want any unexpected visitations. )
>Cloud nods, checking behind PackBell's neck.
>Red motoroid holds position for the moment, covering you all.
>Packbell has no wires on the back of his neck-indeed, he could completely pass
for a human.
>Derek comes over to poke the tin can with the tip of his sword, "Rip 'em out?
Heck, just cut the head off.."
>Except for that metal skull thing, Packie?
>Janus nods towards Derek, "Even better. Make sure this thing never awakens
again."
>Cloud nods. "You want the honors, Derek?"
>Derek gives Cloud a vicious smirk and raises his sword up over his head with
both hands on the grip..before bringing the blade down sharply, slicing through
the neck like a hot knife through butter..
>Ryan says, "I want the head."
>Derek shifts his weight and kicks the head over towards Ryan, "I feel like I'm
cutting up a birthday cake.."
>Red motoroid flies back around toward the church entrance, the sound of its
turbines clearly indicating it's landing.
>Ryan blnks, looking over his shoulder. "Oh, it's you..."
>Motoroid Red goes out to the street, passing through the large iron gates.
>Motoroid Red has left.
>Ryan picks up the head. "This'll look great on my mantle..."
>Angel goes back to its usual perch. Those of sharp hearing might notice a
disturbingly organinc slithering sound as it opens.
>Angel moves up the side of the church, heading for the roof.
>Ryan juggles the head. "I'm going to go check on Kim..."
>Derek kneels down, "You think Skuld would be able to do anything with this..?"
>Derek says, "She seems to love tinkering with robots and stuff.."
>Cloud nods. "It's all yours, do whatever you want, Derek..."
>Ryan hmms. "It's posible. At the very least, I can give it to Gina... but
that'll take a few weeks." . o O ( She's a bit miffed at me )
>Janus nods slowly, "I will as well.." and he walks out slowly afterwards.
>Janus goes out to the street, passing through the large iron gates.
>Janus has left.
>Ryan walks out
>o
Odin Avenue [500]
Some of the homes here, unlinke those to the west, appear to have been erected
in rather recent years. Though larger than their elder counterparts, and
containing more modern accomidations, they are no less stylish and do not
detract from the appearance of their neighbours. The contrast might even be
considered healthy. Immediately to the east, a turn north and south and
estates with large mansions bordering it on the eastern edge of the walk mark
the end of Odin Avenue. Also, to your south here, through some wrought iron
gating..is quite oviously a cemetary. It isn't spooky as you think one should
be..far from it..it seems a peaceful, sunny area to be laid to rest.
[Exits : (C)emetary, (Ch)urch, (E)ast, and (W)est ]
[Players : Janus, Yuffie, and Kim ]
[Sleepers: Soreth ]
[Things : None ]
>Vincent arrives from the west.
>Vincent has arrived.
>Janus walks out of the cemetary slowly, as he spots Kim. He smirks, "Well, one
spy is disposed of."
>Ryan blinks. "You two okay?" He juggles Packbell's head
>Kim grins, "Did you boys have your fun?"
>Kim blinks
>l vincent
Vincent
He is tall. And thin, almost overly so, it seems. Vincent is what one might
call 'lanky', if their attention was allowed to dwindle on the fact for any
length of time. For the man you now consider has far more obvious features
than his height. Thick and luxurious, his black hair streams from around the
restraint of a bandana of crimson silk, falling to his shoulders upon all
sides. Including some errant locks that he occasionally has to brush from
obscuring the view of his surroundings. The black locks only accentuate the
paleness of the face they frame: a paleness that almost goes beyond that of a
fair complexion. The features of Vincent's face are distuingished... almost
delicate in appearance, only hardened by the serious cool of his demeanor.
Shadowed by the bandana are his eyes... looking out at the world with a crimson
view, his eyes always maintain a muted glow. Though at times, that
intensifies, depending on the state of the emotions he hides underneath.
Vincent's state of dress is made simple, both in color and upkeep. Most of
his length is with his legs, covered by a pair of loose, black pants, tucked
down within leather boots; steel plated at the feet and ankles for better
protection in fights. To keep the clothing tucked in at his waist is a sturdy
belt, thick and gray. It acts as both a gun belt, for the weapon he uses, as
well as a place to store small items, besides ammunition. His shirt, black as
well, is of the fashion which buttons closed through the overlapping of a
sqaure of cloth on top of the opposite portion of the shirt. Long sleeved, as
well, though theses are rolled up to the elbows on both arms; one for a reason,
and the other, possibly to match the lengths.
The reason bearing on his left arm is that of a bronze... gauntlet? Or is
that an actual part of his body? Plated in sections to cover over the
claw-shaped glove of the creation, it can be debated upon which is the truth.
The right arm, and hand, his gun arm, is wholly human in appearance, covered
only with a simple, black leather glove of the fingerless variety. Over his
ensemble he wears a cloak of a deep red shade, the material of it hanging
loosely over his front. A series of buckles are placed in order to hold the
cloak in place, running from the bottom, to the top of a high collar. Most of
the time, the buckles are fastened down to the last two at the bottom, keeping
the collar fully closed about Vincent's chin and mouth.
Vincent moves with an air of a man who is not afraid to stand up to his
inches, even within crowds of people who are far shorter. His posture
indicates that he considers this the least of his worries, when there is so
much more to be concerned over. Such as a... something, that seems to lurk
within him. A power? Maybe, but it's a hard feeling to define.
Carrying:
Quicksilver, Small Key, and globespeak.muf(#2166FLM2)
>Kim says, "Oh....buma...."
>Yuffie blinks at the sight of the head. O.o;
>It's a mechanical Terminator-esque skull
>Janus chuckles, as he slides his gun away, "Fun? Well, chopping a robot up
into little bits...... I guess it was, wasn't it?" he then smiles, as he says
softly, "And, besides.. Your safe now, and so is the plan."
>Ryan . o O ( I get the feeling he'll be back... but... )
>Kim says, "Well good."
>Cloud arrivess through the iron gates of the cemetary.
>Kim asks, "So everything's cool now?"
>Derek arrivess through the iron gates of the cemetary.
>Ryan says, "... We hope so."
>Vincent walks through. On the opposite side of the street, by chance, but
nevertheless he is one that would be noticable. Glancing to the small group
talking amongst themselves, he then turns his attention back to his progress.
>Kim nods
>Cloud nods...
>Derek drags the robotic body (minus head) into the church for Skuld to play
with..
>Derek steps into the large, abandoned church.
>Janus smirks, as he walks towards Kim, though stops as his side is next to her.
He pets her back once, as he says, "Hey, cheer up. I promise everything will
be allright soon. You'll have your heart back, and Esmerelda will no longer
bother anyone. This asshole will make sure of it personaly, okay?" He smiles,
and then walks inside afterwards.
>Esmerelda arrives from the west.
>Kim smiles, "I am cheered up."
>Yuffie smiles up at Kim, staying close to her.
>Es-chan isn't here. Yet
>What an omnious yet. o.o
>Ryan juggles Packbell's metal head on one hand.
>Ryan hmms, commenting to himself, "I stll think Janus' plotting something..."
>Janus nods towards Kim afterwards as he continues walking inside, "Well, that's
good to hear. Lets make sure it stays that way, okay?" Then, he is gone
inside. He doesn't say a word to Ryan's comment, though. Yup, hes planning
something, but it doesn't seem to be anything bad.
>Janus steps into the large, abandoned church.
>Derek steps out of the church.
>Cloud nods... looking to Kim. "Good night... and don't worry."
>Es-chan isn't here. Yet
>Vincent continues on his way. Nothing for him to stay for, it seems. Though
glances are turned to the other people that have more recently arrived.
>Kim smiles like nothing's wrong. She does a pretty good job of repressing bad
memories when she trys.
>Kim says, "Who's worried? ^_^"
>Derek says, "Well, I put a note on the robot for Skuld to find."
>Vincent leaves east.
>Kim blinks
>Kim looks around
>Ryan stops juggling the head, tucking it under his arm. "Luckily, I trust him
more then I trust Esmerelda..."
>Kim says, "..."
>Kim shudders
>Ryan blinks, looking over at Kim. "Something wrong?"
>Kim says, "Just a chill. ^_^"
>Derek steps into the large, abandoned church.
>Ryan frowns. His villain-sense is tingling like the get out. Too bad there's no
obvious foes.
>Kigou arrivess through the iron gates of the cemetary.
>Kigou steps out of the cemetary, his head lowered in misery. His moves
listlessly as he makes his way down the street, no longer seeming to care much
about anything.
>Kigou leaves west.
>Kim blinks
>Kim says, "Kigou."
>Kim frowns
>Ryan blinks c.c . o O ( Where's he going...? )
>In the darkness of the deepest part of an alleyway... a shadow stays close to
the wall..as she unerringly continues staring at the only figures currently
visible to her.. Kim and Yuffie..together. The figure frowns at this...as her
fingers slowly begin to slice through the side of the brickwall..growling just
a bit to herself.
>Cloud sighs... "I'm going home. Good night..."
>Kim puts her arm around Yuffie, pulling her closer.
>Yuffie glances up at Kim, smiling to herself, then looks back out at the crowd.
>Kim says, "Goodnight, Cloud."
>Ryan nods to Cloud. "See ya tomorrow, then."
>Cloud has left.
>The darkness pulls her clawed fingers from the side of the wall..snarling a bit
louder as Kim and Yuffie get closer..and then the shadow is gone as quickly as
it arrived
>Esmerelda has left.
>Ryan exhales. "This is the worst part of a fight... what the hell do you do
afterwards?"
>Kim asks, "Go out to eat?"
>Ryan . o O ( ... Woah... I just got badvibes... what's up >.> <.< )
>Ryan shrugs. "Works for me... but are you sure you're okay?"
>Yuffie blinks, peering about. . o O ( What was that? )
>Kim beams a happy smile, though...you can guess it's probably totally fake, but
she does it well, "But of course." n.n
>Ryan frowns at that, but nods slowly. "Well, at least take some tylenol or
something if you haven't already..."
>Kim asks, "What for?"
>Ryan says, "I'm going to go check on the other two girls quickly..."
ch
You push the twin doors open, stepping into the old building.
Odin Street Church: Sanctuary(#1639RA)
The tall stained glass windows of the old building flood the room with a soft
light. Your ears hear every creak and bend as you step across the old wooden
floor. This once joyous place of worship has recently been cleaned,
refurbished, and remodeled into a fine place to live. The floors are dust
free, the pews are in straight lines, and even some of the old wood has been
removed and replaced. Electric lights hanging overhead hum with energy,
glowing at night, thanks to a small white generator located in the corner. A
personal computer is also located in that corner as well, with a sticker on the
side 'Property of Skuld'. A portion of the wooden floor is still broken away,
revealing a patch of wild flowers growing in the center of the room. It's a
cute little addition to the quaint atmosphere here.
[Exits : (S)ide door, (B)ack room, and (O)ut ]
[Players : Rachel, Hardsuit Red(Pup), Eden, and Motoroid Red(Pup) ]
[Sleepers: Janus, Anshi, and Belldandy ]
[Things : Devon ]
>Eden nods. "Would you like me to find you some asprin?"
>Ryan peeks his head in. "Hey, we're going out to eat, want to tag along?"
>Rachel looks up as Ryan enters, her eyes sweeping up and down once. "What?
Could you say that again, slowly? I still can't hear very well."
>Ryan has packbell's head under his arm ^_^
>Ryan puts his pinky finger in his ear, not quite hearing Rachel's reply. "Uh...
We're going out to eat, want to come?"
>Rachel gets enough of it this time for comprehension. "Yes. Give me a minute
to change?"
>Ryan nods. Even though he likes THAT suit.
>Rachel steps through the small door into the back room of the church.
>Rachel arrives from the back room.
>Eden also starts toward the back, already unfastening the back of the skinsuit
as she vanishes through the door.
>l eden
Eden
This girl stands off to one side of the gathering, demurely, not
quite timidly. She is young, no more than 17 or 18, and stands some
157cm(5'2"). Her hair, which falls thick and straight down her back
almost to her knees, is light brown and her distant, guarded eyes are
the blue of faded denim. She has a certain presence, an aura almost,
an impression of helplessness and of stricken innocence. She watches
what is happening around her, looks at the people nearby, but she keeps
a distance from it all, whether physical or metaphorical, seeming
always the outsider.
Eden is currently wearing only a kind of bodysuit, snowy white and
barely opaque. It fits her like a second skin, covering her completely
from the middle of the neck down and clearly outlining her slim but
well-curved figure. While the suit is mostly featureless, closer
examination shows small leads and metallic-looking patches on its neck,
and on the wrists, perhaps plugs of some kind.
Carrying:
A slim ivory flute
>Rachel reappears not much more than a minute later, back in street clothes.
>Ryan says, "I'll be outside."
>o
You exit the building, returning to the street.
Odin Avenue [500]
Some of the homes here, unlinke those to the west, appear to have been erected
in rather recent years. Though larger than their elder counterparts, and
containing more modern accomidations, they are no less stylish and do not
detract from the appearance of their neighbours. The contrast might even be
considered healthy. Immediately to the east, a turn north and south and
estates with large mansions bordering it on the eastern edge of the walk mark
the end of Odin Avenue. Also, to your south here, through some wrought iron
gating..is quite oviously a cemetary. It isn't spooky as you think one should
be..far from it..it seems a peaceful, sunny area to be laid to rest.
[Exits : (C)emetary, (Ch)urch, (E)ast, and (W)est ]
[Players : Yuffie, and Kim ]
[Sleepers: Soreth ]
[Things : None ]
>Ryan says, "They'll be out in a sec."
>Rachel steps out of the church.
>Kim says, "You were right. n.n"
>Ryan says, "But of course."
>Yuffie blinks. o.o
>Eden steps out of the church.
>Eden looks outside.
>Rachel steps out of the church and steps up to Ryan. "Where are we going?"
Her voice is still a little too loud, but not as bad as before.
>Ryan snaps his fingers. "Okay, cafe it is."
>Ryan . o O ( Mostly because the bar is closed, and there's no other food joints
O.o )
>Kim asks, "Oh, you're going out?"
>Ryan asks, "Aren't you coming too?"
>Kim says, "..."
>Kim looks at Yuffie
>Yuffie blinks, then nods. "Can I come?"
>Kim says, "I was...actually...just hoping to spend the evening at home."
>Ryan frowns. "You sure...?" . o O ( I really don't want to leave her alone...
not yet. ) "A hamburger takes your mind off troubles."
>Kim says, "Don't worry. I feel fine. ^_^"
>Ryan . o O ( ..... )
>Ryan says, "Last chance..."
>Yuffie nudges Kim. "Come too, please?" ^^
>Kim says, "I don't...think so. ^_^"
>You mumble, "I would really rather you did... we're safer in groups. We've
already been attacked once tonight..." to Kim.
>Ryan mumbles, "I ..... really ..... you did .. .. .. we're safer in
..... .. ..... ..... ..... attacked ..... ..... .. .. .." to Kim.
>Kim says, "...."
>Ryan holds up the head.
>Kim nods, "Okay..."
>Rachel looks at Ryan a bit sheepishly. "Um, one thing, though... I don't have
any money."
>Yuffie blinks, wondering what Ryan said to Kim.
>Ryan smiles, quite honestly (and waits for Eden to unidle). "S'allright, I got
some. Made a nice profit on my last expedition..."
>Eden falls in line behind you.
>Yuffie falls in line behind you.
>Kim falls in line behind you.
>Rachel falls in line behind you.
** Walk cut **
Odin Avenue [300]
Odin Avenue is part of the zoned residential area of Midgaard, and while the
homes this close to the city square might perhaps be made for a richer and more
modern taste, there is no doubt that Odin Avenue, the east side, is for the old
fashioned. Historical old homes, some still lived in, some for sell, and some
in various stages of degrade, neglect, and disrepair, can be found here for a
modest sum for the average salary of a Midgaardian. The Midgaard Housing
Agency also makes it easier to set up a plan for you to own your own home.
[OOC: In other words, contact Bahamut for linking your home to this street.]
[Exits : (M)ansion, (Te)nou Residence, (E)ast, and (W)est ]
[Players : Maruah, and Kigou(Pup) ]
[Things : None ]
>Ryan arrives, with Eden, Rachel, Yuffie, and Kim following behind.
>Maruah's ears drooping, her tail slowly joining that state as she almost sits
beside the corpse. *sniffle*
>Ryan strolls by, followed by women. Life is good. Even if one of them is Yuffie.
Maruah
Tawny, yellow-golden eyes lit by a constant, wicked delight for life seem, upon
casual observation, more suited to a wild animal. Their owner evidently agrees.
The sharp features of her human face are covered by a small half mask of golden
metal shaped to represent the head of a fox. One's attention is drawn by a
flicker of motion to pointed, fur covered ears tipped in black. Fittingly, her
hair color is of a rich orange red, and like nothing usually seen upon a human,
and it's rather obvious by now that she isn't. A waistlength cascade of hair is
kept loosely tied at the back of her head, underneath a layer cropped to the
same chin touching shortness of the bangs curving at the sides of her face.
A red-orange fox pelt takes the shape of a halter top, the collar of which is a
loosely draped white scarf. Running down the sides of her torso, it leaves the
belly bare,showing off a stretch of the form fitting white material that lies
under her entire costume like a second skin. The pelt and suit slide into the
dark leather of a gunbelt, which, in its own turn, holds up the gray, fringed
end material of her knee length skirt. Over all this rests the smooth leather
of a waist length travel coat, also gray, of a length to billow dramatically
with the right movements but not muss the skirts.
Her hands and forearms are hidden in heavy gauntlets of dull black metal with
subdued golden trim and matching rivets binding them together, with thick yet
flexible fingers appearing to be solid metal. The bodysuit seen on her torso
peeks out between the skirt and the tops of heavy boots. This footwear of black
leather starts at her knees, with insectile plates of chromed armor from there
to the tops of her feet. The eye is teased by glimpses of her long, bushy tail,
orange-red fur covering all but a short length at the tip, where it bushes out
into white.
Carrying:
Kinu-Batsu Kami
>Kim baps Ryan >_< (ooc)
>Maruah (OOC) grins.
>Yuffie would bap Ryan if she heard could hear that pose. Oh, thanks Kim. :)
ponder .....?
>Ryan . o O ( .....? )
>Yuffie blinks, glancing over at Maruah.
>Kim hms?
>Eden walks along witht he others, unattentively.
>Anything unusual of note here, or you two just chatting?
>Maruah turns around quickly at hearing the approach of... others. "Um... he is
dead?" she asks in a simplistic way that would invite one to think she was...
less than intelligent, if not for the gleam of just that within her eyes.
>Kigou lies on the ground before a building, surrounded by a dark crimson pool.
>Kim O.O
>That would count, yes
>Kim exclaims, "Kigou!"
>Ryan blinks, dropping Packbell's head. "What the!?"
>Kim runs over to the fallen shinobi, going to her knees next to him.
>Gee people, look at Kigou. :P His desc is enough. ^_^;
>Eden looks up sharply, hearing the name, then stares, wide-eyed.
>l kig
Kigou
You see a person lying in a pool of his own blood, his limbs twisted at an
awkward angle from impact. His clothing resembles that of a certain shinobi, as
his features are unrecognizable from the fall.
Carrying:
>Rachel stops, staring at the lifeless body.
>Ryan turns to Maruah. "Did you...?"
>Kim says, "Oh my god, oh my god. Kigou...."
>Yuffie blinks, then quickly follows after Kim, flinching slightly at the mess.
"... he's..." She looks quite surprised, not really knowing why she suddenly
feels sad.
>Maruah moves over a bit to make room for Kim, being that she was sitting beside
the corpse. Again, her attention returns to Ryan, as she shakes her head in
negation, "No, he was like this when I arrived." her head tilts to the side,
"Can you fix him? He's only recently dead... I think."
>Kim says, "What happened?" looking at Maruah
>You mumble, "... Did Cloud leave any materia at the church?" to Kim.
>Ryan mumbles, ".. .. .. Did ..... ..... ..... materia ..... .....
church .." to Kim.
>Kim blinks o.o
>Kim says, "Materia..."
>Maruah shrugs her ignorance to Kim's question, and probably would pick up what
that comment mumbled was, since she's got acute hearing and is directly beside
Kim. ^n.n^ But, she says, "I don't know..."
>Kim reaches down her shirt, pulling out a small sphere.
>Kim says, "The phoenix..."
>Eden steps forward, stiffly and unbelieving.
>Ryan . o O ( Jackpot... )
>Kim cups the sphere in her hands, lowering her head as if in prayer.
>Ryan . o O ( I guess this will show those two about magic, now... )
>A small glow emits from Kim's hands....flickering...then going out.
>Kim opens her eyes, looking very worried now.
>Kim closes her eyes again, swallowing.
>Ryan blinks. "...?"
>Kim's face contorts in near pain as she concentrates hard, attempting to use
the summon spell.
>Kigou's body begins to cool, the blood surrounding him already congealing.
>Maruah turns her attention to Kim now. Curious as to the glow and the orb, she
leans forward a bit, appearing to sniff both girl and sphere.
>Eden turns suddenly, running back the way she came.
>Ryan says, "... Wha... What's wrong?" He notes Maruah's observation, but does
nothing at this point
>Kim lets out a large breath as she leans forward, tired.
>Kim says, "I...I can't do it....."
>Kim says, "..."
>Ryan just blinks again.
>Kim closes her eyes again, tightening her grip on the sphere
>Kim. o O (Please...please...please!)
>Yuffie rubs her eyes, confused by her tears. "..."
>Maruah tilts her head the opposite way, "Is there a way that I can help?" she
asks Ryan, turning to him again. So that she doesn't disturb Kim, of course.
>Kim trys as hard as she can, but her mind at the moment is far too clouded and
overwhelmed with other thoughts for her to clearly focus on bringing the
phoenix to this plane.
>Ryan asks, "... Do you have some way to heal people?"
>Kim opens her eyes, beginning to cry
>Kim says, "Kigou..."
>Ryan doesn't have MP, so... we're SOL unless something else happens
>Eden leaves east.
>Maruah shakes her head, "I don't, no... I can do other things, but not
healing..." she sighs, her tail curling around her body as she seeks some means
of self comfort.
>Ryan . o O ( ... Hoo-boy... )
>Ryan jogs over, looking down at the body. What vital organs are
several/fractured/busted?
>There's a 13 story building behind Kigou's corpse. He lept off. Your guess is
as good as mine.
>That'd do it. Ryan has some medical training, but he isn't a miracle worker.
>Kim says, ".....he's gone...."
>Kim says, "There's nothing we can do..."
>Maruah blinks twice, now looking back at the body, "I can take him, if you
don't want him any more." she gestures to the body, looking between Ryan and
Kim curiously.
>Ryan says, "Awwww maaannnn...." He pauses, then blanches, at Maruah's comment.
He takes a step back...
>Yuffie begins to sniffle, crying now. She rubs her eyes, then chokes slightly,
trying to stop.
>Kim looks at Maruah with an expression that tells her she can NOT have him
>Ryan, being slightly rational now, asks, "... What would you DO with him?"
>Kim exclaims, "Ryan!"
>Ryan narrows his eyes. Something fishy is going on...
>Kim doesn't think it's right to hand over a close friend's body to some
stranger and possibly insane person on the street.
>Maruah blinks, again, seriously wondering what she said wrong. Being born only
a few days ago kinda zilches one's worldly experience. n.n; "Well, I think...
there's always some of those nice creatures... my friends. And they're always
hungry, so..." she shrugs. "I try to feed them when I have extra food to spare,
and this will help wonderfully." ^n.n^
>Ryan nearly throws up now.
>Kim exclaims, "That's disgusting!"
>Kim exclaims, "How can you say such a thing?? He's a human being, not a cow!"
>Ryan is beginnng to think Marruah is not winning points for the Metal Demons
>.<
>Ryan . o O ( You HAD to ask, you flaming idiot... )
>Maruah is new, dammit, and she likes keeping a few of those random monsters as
pets. n.n Would you prefer her to go after live food? ^.^ (ooc)
>Maruah mms, "How can I say what?" she seems to think for a moment, "What is a
cow?" a glance to the corpse, before she adds, "Is it food, too?" Notable
interest lights in her eyes.
>Ryan takes another step back. "..."
>Kim ughs
>Maruah shrugs, again, "If you want him for yourself, then that is fine, too."
she had the right of 'first finds', in her mind, but hey, she's a kind,
generous sharing soul. ^n.n^ And it's kinda hard to say, if she is still
referring to Kigou as a food source. c.c
>Ryan says, "... Yeah, we'll be taking him...."
>Ryan is AWFULLY pale now. Maruah may not seem immediately evil... but certainly
quite aberrant
>Maruah roots around in her coat's pocket for a minute, pulling out a small
patch of cloth. With this, she wipes off the one blood covered hand that she
touched Kigou with, then, thusly cleaned, she holds out the cloth to Ryan,
"Here... this is yours too, then... if you want all of him?" my, how... odd she
is. c.c
>Ryan nearly faints. "N... no, that's okay, you can keep anything that's... on
you."
>Ryan elaborates, just in case our friendly neighborhood psycho doesn't know, "It's
generally considered... strange... to eat departed friends..."
>Maruah tilts her head again, assimilating the information, "Oh, I see... Well,
I suppose, since someone can claim him as a friend, and wants the remains..."
she glances over to the corpse again, "I suppose I can find something else for
my own friends." o O (Perhaps these... non friendly(?) 'cow' things she spoke
of...)
>Ryan didn't elaborate on how it's bad to eat non-friends, but we'll deal with
one topic at a time @.o
>Rachel stands off to one side. She's looking less than her usual composed self.
>Strange how you carry on conversations with a grisly corpse on the street.
>Well, what do you want us to do? Stuff it in a trashbag and take it home?
>Maruah would do that gladly. ^n.n^
>... there are no 'dead corpse doggie bags' for the street. x.x;
>Wasn't asking the demons >.<
>Maruah is being oppressed. ~;.;~
>Well... don't eat people, and we'll play nicer @.o
>Kigou's flesh is cold now, the blood no longer causing wisps of steam to rise
into the cold night air.
>Maruah doesn't eat people either. Eats meat. ^n.n^
>Just 'cause she's not old enough to tell the difference.... c.c
>Maruah sighs again, a soft sound. "Well, is there anything else I can do?" she
lets the cloth drop to the street in idle discardment.
>Ryan . o O ( But... why would he fall... did he jump...? Suicide? Did the...
girl... here influence things? )
>Ryan pauses, trying to figure out a way to respond to that. "..."
>Rachel finds enough of herself functioning to notice Eden left. "I should
go... check on Eden..."
>Ryan nods slowly to Rachel. "Might... be a good idea."
>Ryan . o O ( Some fun dinner this turned out to be x.x )
>Rachel leaves east.
>Maruah turns to Yuffie now, looking her over curiously, "What's the matter?"
Seems she's noticed the confusion Yuffie's suffering over the advent of tears.
>Yuffie shrugs lightly, unable to stop her tears. ".. I... I dunno!"
>Ryan answers for her. "She's probably upset that her brother is... dead."
>Yuffie shakes her head quickly. "He wasn't my brother! I never b-believed it!"
>Ryan blinks. "...?"
>Maruah's head tilts again. "Not your brother, or is your brother?" She begins
to approach Yuffie, intending on getting closer. ^o.o^
>Ryan isn't sure himself now O.o
>Yuffie just sits there, trying to stop her tears. "N-not!"
>Ryan asks, "... But Godo said...?"
>Maruah is, of course, approaching Yuffie cautiously. Her gloved hand reaches
out, as if seeking to extend a measure of comfort to the poor girl... taken, or
not.
>Yuffie doesn't react as Maruah touches Yuffie, so confused is she by her own
crying. She firmly believes that Kigou is not her brother, yet... her heart is
gripped by grief.
>( One of Maruah's fingers bend a bit as it touches an unarmored portion of
Yuffie's body. One might imagine hearing the soft *shhk* sound as the
fingertip forms into the likeness of a claw, but it is only that; imagination.
However, the claw itself is not, and currently, it seeks to briefly stab down
far enough to draw some blood. ^o.o^ )
>Kim blinks, snapping out of her own little world
>Yuffie flinches as her skin is pierced, looking at Maruah quickly, still
crying. "N-nani?"
>Ryan blinks at that... he's quite on edge, enough to notice fine details.
"Yuffie!?"
>Kim blinks
>Kim asks, "Yuffie?"
>Maruah draws back her hand quickly, ears perked and on the alert for any action
from the people with her. As she moves physically back, her now slightly
bloodied hand comes up to her face, taking in the scent of the blood, and
seeking some similiarity to the dead boy's own.
>Ryan asks, "Wha... what was that for?"
>Kim says, "You monster! Stay away from her!"
>Kim moves in front of Yuffie
>Yuffie covers the wound, wincing slightly. "Why d-did you...?"
>Maruah's ears twitch again. Of course, she's moving back, and quite willingly,
seeking to clear away from the three in case she has to bolt, "I know the
truth." she answers to all the questions about her actions.
>Ryan blinks, VERY confused. And rather suspicious. "...?"
>Kim asks, "What are you talking about?"
>Maruah lets her hand drop to her side once again, as she shrugs, "I know... if
she and the dead boy are siblings... or not." a sudden smile wreathes her face,
"But... since you want me to stay away, I will. I was only trying to help
though."
>Ryan pauses. "...? You can do that?" . o O ( By TASTE O.O )
>Maruah only scented. n.n;
>Kim says, "...."
>Kim looks at Yuffie
>Same difference O.o
>Well, at least she is being polite and not cleaning herself, like most animals
would. ^^ v
>Yuffie shakes her head, fiercly. "I already know he's n-not my brother!" She
rubs her eyes quickly, trying to hide the tears.
>Maruah looks at Yuffie too, "If you know that, then why do you cry?" she
thinks, deciding to play with this a bit, "Maybe... is he your mate? Some
animals mate for life, you know... do you humans do that as well?"
>Ryan . o O ( They're not siblings...? )
>Kim says, "...."
>Kim. o O (I know the answer....but if Yuffie had some proof.....does she really
need it now?...)
>Kim puts a hand to her head
>Yuffie shakes her head again. "N-no! He's n-nothing to me..."
>Ryan . o O ( Why am I always the last person to find things out...? and we have
to do something with Kigou... a burial... )
>Maruah begins to move closer to Yuffie again. Keeping her eye on Kim of
course, "Then why do you cry?" Her question is repeated, seeking the answer for
that, at least.
>Yuffie lowers her head, her eyes red from the crying. "... I... I d-don't
know..."
>Ryan stammers incoherently. This has been a LONG day.
>Kim puts her hands on Yuffie's shoulders, standing behind her.
>Kim says, "Yes you do, Yuffie...."
>Yuffie goes silent, her body trembling as she continues to cry.
>Kim hugs Yuffie from behind, holding her close
>Ryan tries to figure out what to do now... a dead body... a cannibal... two
nearly hysterical women...
>Maruah crouches when she's close to Yuffie again, tilting her head upward to
peer at the ninja girl, "I would cry... if I lost my brother, too..." she says
then. Of course, she has more than one sibling... Just that one's more special
than all the others.
>Kim is not hysterical!
>Maruah is not a cannibal! o.o She's not eating metal demons, after all. c.c
>Whatever! It's 2 AM, leave me alone! ;_;
>Yuffie rubs her eyes, comforted slightly by Kim's hug. She nods, reluctantly,
though remains speechless.
>Maruah raises again, holding out her arms once more. Both, this time, in the
gesture that says she's about to hug Yuffie as well, or at least offer such a
gesture to be taken.
>Yuffie just sits there, not really moving to deny Maruah as she has her eyes
closed, just letting the tears flow instead of trying to stop them.
>Ryan might stop her, after the last surprise, but his brain isn't reacting fast
enough at this point...
>Kim just hugs Yuffie, gently rubbing her arm. She doesn't bother to say a word
to her. Words right now won't be of much help anyway.
>Maruah leans forward and tentatively hugs Yuffie. No suprises, this time.
Well, except for the comforting lick she attempts to give to Yuffie's hand.
^c.c^
>Yuffie finally begins to stop crying, her supply of tears running dry.
>Ryan crosses his arms, standing in silence. "..."
>Maruah pulls away again. "I'm sorry about your brother dying." she says to
Yuffie.
>Yuffie nods slightly, sniffling. "..."
>Kim. o O (I don't know what to say to her....)
>Kim. o O (*sigh* The hurting never ends...)
>Ryan . o O ( ... I wonder what deity we pissed off to have all this shit happen
to us... )
>Buddha cackles gleefully, watching from above. *_*
>Maruah begins to slip away, intent on leaving quietly. Her eyes fasten the
head of Packbell, and she bends down to scoop it up. Just like a magpie with a
shiny object.
>Ryan hands Packbell's Head to Maruah.
>Maruah begins to head off again, joyfully thinking about showing her new
aquisition to her dear brother. n.n
>Maruah disappears down the street. 'Nough said.
>Kim leads Yuffie away from the body o.o;
>Kim oocly says, "Waaaaah. I'm tired. I don't wanna think how to deal with a
body." ;.;
>Ryan (OOC) We'll just assume it was dealt with 'off-camera'
>Maruah says, "(OOC) Assume the cops came and got him and took him to the
morgue? n.n;"
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