>Cloud says, "... see, your bar is still in one piece. I told you there was
nothing to worry about."
>Tifa looks around the room. "..So, I see it is.."
>Ryan raps his fingers on the bar. . o O ( Maybe I shouldn't be here now...
<.< )
>Tifa sits down. She really doesn't feel like standing at the moment. o.o;
"T..Thank you for watching it for me while I was gone.."
>Ryan grins like an idiot, and ventures a comment. "Business seems to be
booming, y'know? That's good, right?"
>Hooded Figure quietly says, "...." -.-;
>Cloud sits down, leaning in to whisper to Tifa.
>Tifa pauses a moment, then smiles faintly. "Ah, hai.. That's always good.."
>Cloud mumbles, "I'll ..... everything ..... .. .. .." to Tifa.
>Tifa looks worried.. "Cloud, weren't you going to go after that guy?"
>Cloud says, "... things have changed..." He looks at Janus.
>Tifa rubs her temples.. "Yes, obviously they have..." headache, headace,
headache..
>Hooded Figure . o O ( ..*sigh* I've brought them so much trouble... -.- )
>Ryan raises a hand, making another furtive glance around the room. "Can I have
a beer, or something?"
>Tifa ventures a smile and stands.. "Ah, hai.. Sorry, give me a moment.."
>Hooded Figure glances around the room absently, reaching a hand up to adjust
her hood.
>Tifa puts on her best social face, looking like she doesn't have a problem in
the world.. Bartenders are skilled like that. She hurries behind the counter,
fixing things up.
>Cloud stands up, looking back towards the door, then back at Lyrae.
>Ryan exhales, a bit louder then he really wished to . o O ( Okay, how DO
you tell the bartender that an evil lizard-demon-thing is trying to corrupt
your patrons? )
>Hooded Figure stays where she is, sitting against the wll silently.
>Tifa asks, "Does anyone else want anything?" as she fills Ryan's mug from the
tap.
>Hooded Figure blinks at the question, "...Tea?" She manages to squeak.
>Cloud looks over at Tifa, then shakes his head. Suddenly he heads towards the
door. "I'll be back..."
>Cloud pauses in mid-step out of the bar, from where he was about to go after
Janus. He shakes his head briefly, bringing a hand to his head. What...?
>Hooded Figure blinks at Cloud. "..." o O ( Oh great, he's got a headache too? )
>Ryan looks over his shoulder as Cloud pauses. "Hey, broom, you okay?"
>Cloud says, "(OOC) this is what was in Cloud's head. o.o"
>For a moment there is blackness; in your mind/sensory absense/and the presence
slips within, beyond these walls and those defenses. The word, "Did you close
the valve?" He belongs here... Or perhaps he never left. So starkly simple is
the thought, a seemingly innocent repitition...
>Cloud whispers, "Close the valve..." almost to himself...
>Tifa asks, "Cloud, daujobu?"
>Cloud says, "... the reactor...?" in a low tone.
>Tifa hands Ryan his beer and wanders over to Cloud ^^;
>Ryan stares at Cloud with a wierd expression on his face, but he ignores him as
soon as he gets his drink
>Hooded Figure pikus, watching Tifa and Cloud.
>Cloud blinks, shaking his head, looking back at Tifa. Large luminously green
eyes, aglow with mako energy, meets her gaze.
>Tifa looks back with concern, trying to figure out what's going on yet again.
"Are you feeling allright, Cloud?"
>Hooded Figure asks, "...?"
>Ryan asks, in perfect timing with Lyrae, "...?"
>Cloud shakes his head briefly, as though clearing it of cobwebs, then looks
back at Tifa, blue eyes solemn. "... I... it was nothing."
>Tifa. o O (...His eyes.. o.o;) "Ah, okay.. Are you sure? Maybe you should sit
down.."
>Ryan . o O ( Is EVERYONE around here messed up but ME? )
>Tifa is pretty normal o.o; Well, sort of?
>Hooded Figure glances towards the door o O ( .... All of a sudden I really
don't feel like moving.. )
>Cloud says, "... hai..." Meanwhile, his thoughts are racing. "Valve... close
the valve?"
>Hooded Figure slowly gets to her feet.
>Ryan takes a sip of his beer. It doesn't seem to be helping the wierdness go
away.
>Hooded Figure turns towards the door with a dull look in her eyes, and starts
out in silence.
>Tifa looks worried for a second, then quickly hides it as she smiles. "Well,
I'm glad that's all over.." she glances over at Lyrae. . o O (I wonder if
she's allright? That Janus fellow left, didn't he?)
>l
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 beveragesand components for
mixed drinks. The room is just a tad dimly lit, feeling cozy and familliar 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 buisness 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.
[Exits : (K)itchen, (U)pstairs, and (O)ut ]
[Players : Tifa, Cloud, Janus, Lyrae, and Marlene(Pup) ]
[Sleepers: Kiwi, Aya, Eponine, and Derek ]
[Things : None ]
>Hooded Figure certainly doesn't -look- all right.. there's just this odd look
on her face. In any case, she waits silently for Cloud to step aside before
walking out.
>Cloud looks over at Lyrae, frowning. "Miss Lyrae?" he asks in a gentle tone.
"Perhaps one of us should go after him...?" He looks over at Ryan.
>Hooded Figure doesn't respond, staring straight ahead with with her hands at
her sides. Mind moving aside Cloud dear? ^_^
>Cloud is NOT going to move. After all the times you went out and got yourself
in trouble, Ly, why should he?
>Hooded Figure lifts her jade gaze towards Cloud for a few minutes, then reaches
a hand out to nudge Cloud away (OOC notes she's a lot stronger than she looks
(not that i'll matter probably.. 9.9 )
>Cloud plants his feet, not moving.
>Hooded Figure quietly says, "...Stand aside please."
>Ryan blinks as Cloud looks over at him . o O ( Right after I got my @!^*!
beer too... ) "... I GUESS..."
>Cloud says, "... if you insist on going, then someone should come with you."
And it likely won't be him if Tifa's going to pull him aside for answers.
>Tifa is being patient ^_^; Or at least she appears to be. Appears.
>Hooded Figure takes a step back. Then abruptly a pair of wings appear behind
her, and cold around her small self. As the image of the wings cover her
completely, she vanishes, literally, from view.
>Ryan blinks o.o
>Ryan takes a sip of the beer
>Cloud blinks. Not quite moving yet, still in disbelief. Was that teleportation
or invisibility?
>Tifa O.O
>Tifa erms. How strange.
>You just don't know now do you ^_^
>Cloud reaches out with his hand to poke the empty space where Lyrae was. (And
note he's aiming for where her SHOULDER was when last seen)
>Ryan says, "THAT's something you don't see often..."
>You poke at air.
>Tifa nods.. "No kidding..:"
>La dee da.. no really, must've been a teleport ^_^
>Ryan looks at Cloud, with a wide-eyed 'now what?' expression
>Cloud says, "... she must have gone after Janus." He looks at Tifa. "I'm going
to look for them..." He looks over at Ryan. You're coming.
>Hooded Figure . o O ( *finally*.. sheesh. )
>Ryan (OOC) D'oh >.<
>Janus has left.
>Tifa frowns.. "...May I come along?" . o O (I'm worried about you, Cloud..)
>Cloud looks at Tifa, then nods.
>Hooded Figure . o O ( Okay okay go on, shoo shoo shoo so I can scoot out the
door -.o;; )
>Hooded Figure glances around o O ( They need a back exit o.o )
>Ryan looks at Tifa. . o O ( PLEEZE let her come. o.o Maybe she'll jump up
and down... )
>Ryan is very glad Tifa isn't a mind reader o.o
>Tifa (OOC) LOL!
>Hooded Figure (OOC) LOL
>Cloud says, "(OOC) How do we know Lyrae isn't? o.o"
>Tifa checks her gloves, and turns a sign over the door that says "CLOSED"
instead of "OPEN".
>Ryan (OOC) erks o.o;
>Ryan stands up, putting th beer down on the bar. "..." He cracks his knuckles.
"Well, all I know is, this is probably gonna get ugly..."
>Tifa starts to head out, then changes her mind.. "Oh, I can leave Marlene to
tend the bar.." she walks back in and changes the sign.
>Marlene ^.^
>Hooded Figure . o O ( Ish. . . well just a kid and her, I should still be able
to sneak out quietlly enough if I stay close. )
>Cloud tilts his head. "I don't think that's a good idea. I'd lock up the place,
Tifa..."
>Tifa looks at Cloud, then nods.. "You're right, Marlene can't handle it if
trouble comes in. I'll lock up as soon as we're all out of the door."
>Ryan sweatdrops as he finally notices Marlene ^^;
>Hooded Figure takes one step closer to the door, still out of arms length of
Cloud..without making a sound.
>Cloud nods, standing out of the way just enough to let Tifa out the door. Come
on, Ryan.
>Hooded Figure scoots through n.n
>Lyrae has left.
>Ryan walks out, waiting just outside for those two to finish up
>Tifa heads out n.n
>Tifa has left.
>Cloud has left.
>o
Tyr Road [300]
The apartment buildings and hotels give way to smaller, less expensive and
privately owned buildings of like sort. Then those eventually dwindle to what
you find on either side of you now. Yes, various scents of delicious food of a
wide assortment of styles, flavours, and nationalities entices your olfactorial
senses..attempting to lure you in for a bite, or five. Make no mistake,
however. It doesn't come as cheap as those fast food places around southern
Tyr Road..though you'll definately appreciate the higher quality. At a point
up ahead, the road and street becomes an unpaved trail, towards the start of
the steep walls that the mountain atol surrounding Midgaard creates. A deep
gorge carved by forces long forgotten and lost to legend is to the west
here..and a suspension bridge has been erected so that pedestrians might take a
stroll across it to Sif Way to the east, and marvel at it.
[Exits : (N)orth, Tifa's Seventh Heaven (7), (T)ransit Station, Path (D)own
to the Gorge, Suspension (B)ridge, and (S)outh ]
[Players : Cloud, and Tifa ]
[Things : None ]
>Ryan rubs the back of his neck and looks around. "Now where to?"
>Tifa shrugs.. "I'm just folowing.. " . o O (To make sure Cloud's allright..)
>Ryan pauses every so often to ogle Tifa. Hey, you wear the leather skirt, you
better be expecting this.
>Tifa is used to it from patrons.. She doesn't like it that much, but she's used
to it.
>Cloud hmmms. "Janus... might have gone home, do you think?"
>Ryan says, "Sounds like a plan."
>Ryan pauses. "Where's he live?"
>Cloud says, "... Sensou Enterprises. But that wouldn't..." He frowns...
>Ryan hmms. "Yeah, they probably wouldn't be too impressed if we walked into the
lobby. And I doubt he lives there now..."
>Tifa watches quietly, clasping her hands behind her back and rocking back and
forth on her feet. If you've played FF7 you probably remember this motion n.n
>Cloud nods. "What about...... wait a minute. His plane..."
>Ryan blinks. "He has a plane too?"
>Cloud says, "... yes. It crashed atop the mountain... no. They surely would
have cleared it away."
>Ryan hmms. "It was a helicopter, and yes, Sensou was there PDQ."
>Cloud nods, then looks at Tifa. "Any ideas?"
>Ryan scratches his head. "Maybe he got an apartment somewhere..."
>Tifa shakes her head. "I havent even been around, Cloud.. I don't even know
what's going on."
>Cloud rubs his neck. "What about Lyrae?"
>Ryan asks, "She kinda... left, remember?"
>Cloud says, "I meant, where would she have gone?" He pauses, trying to remember
where Lyrae usually has been found when not at the bar.
>Ryan blinks, and scratches his head. "The City Fountain's the only place I've
seen her besides the bar. That, and the mountain, but she didn't go there
willingly..."
>Cloud hmmms. "Maybe we should split up, then? The mountains, and the fountain."
>Ryan shakes his head. "If she's doing what I think she's doing, we should stay
together..."
>Cloud looks over at Ryan. "What do you mean...?"
>Ryan sighs. "Es-chan, broom boy."
>Tifa sighs in the background, looking around.
>Cloud says, "... you think she's got him?" He looks back at Tifa, frowning.
>Ryan hmms, and rubs his nose. "It's a distinct possibility."
>Cloud says, "... the fountain first, then?"
>Ryan nods to Cloud
>Tifa is unusually quiet, but her expression doesn't look bothered or anything.
More confused, really.
>You fall in line behind Cloud.
>Tifa falls in line behind Cloud.
>Cloud leaves, with you following after.
** Uneventful walk to fountain **
City Square: Fountain
Nearer to the fountain still, the sound of the softly cascading water overcomes
most any other noise besides the people sitting and chatting. There is a
wrought iron barricade about the actual fountain, though it seems to be more
placed to deter than to prevent climbing in, as anyone of moderate hieght could
easily scale it. The statue of Odin atop the large fountain dwarfs most
everything else in the area..as well the seven trees planted in a circle about
the fountain.
There are benches here as well, though of a marble variety rather than the
wooden ones found farther out in the city square. There also seems to be less
foot traffic here, apparently because of the lack of commerce. All in all, a
serene place to enjoy the evening and perhaps meet with friends for a night on
the town.
[Exits : (C)ity Square ]
[Players : Tifa, Cloud, Destiny, and Seventeen ]
[Sleepers: Metal, and Luke ]
[Things : None ]
>Cloud arrives, with Tifa and Ryan following behind.
>Tifa walks behind Cloud quietly, searching around.
>Destiny hears footfalls, and yanks her hood back over her face as she whirls
away to hide while she is still exposed.
>Cloud leads the entourage to the fountain, pausing to look around for that
ever-disappearing girl (literally).
>17 sits atop the Odin statue's head, with his legs dangling down in its face.
He looks up from his conversation with Destiny (odd, the way that sounds) to
appraise the newcomers.
>Ryan frowns. . o O ( Not here. Not surprised, either. And who's the guy on
the statue? )
>Gunter walks in from the city square.
>Gunter has arrived.
>Ryan looks over his head as Gunter walks in . o O ( Oh GREAT. )
>Gunter walks up quietly with a yawn... like usual. u.u;
>Destiny shifts her gaze back to the newcomers once she has sucessfully put her
hood into place. She studies them thoughtfully as she inches to the background.
17's expression goes from sour to blank as he takes the measure of each figure
in turn, the vague sense of having been interrupted suggestive in his poise as
he drops down from Odin's head to land soundlessly on the fountain's rim.
>Tifa shakes her head.. "She isn't here, I don't think.." she says to Cloud.
>Cloud looks over towards Gunter. "..." and then nods at Tifa
>Ryan nods to Tifa. "That's for sure."
>Gunter hmms and spots a some hop-scoth markings near the fountain from some
kids this afternoon... o.-
>Gunter takes in a deep breath... catching some of the moistures from the
fountain. o O ( Mmmm... noting is better zan zis... )
>Cloud looks over at Ryan. "To the mountains, then?"
>Ryan looks at Gunter, then back at Cloud. "Sounds good."
>17 brushes back the wave of black framing the right side of his face, chasing
the hair behind his ear with a casual gesture before letting that hand fall to
rest at his side. As his hair falls back into place, he looks from person to
person with bland interest, as though he has a reason to be here and they
don't. (He's feeling territorial today)
>Cloud nods, leading the way, nodding at everyone else who's here. Even Gunter.
>Gunter eehs.. then nods to Cloud. somewhat cheery but with a jealous look. .
o O ( My vater... go avay... )
>Ryan . o O ( I hope sponge-lad here isn't spying on us for her... )
>Cloud walks back to the city square.
>Cloud leaves, with you following after.
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 : Tifa, Cloud, Janus, Derek, and Belldandy ]
[Things : The Wheel of Morality, and Ye Olde Message Boarde [IC!] ]
>Cloud arrives, with Tifa and Ryan following behind.
>l bell
Belldandy
As your gaze falls upon this rather innocent looking woman, you might feel a
sense of peace and tranquility, as if she has an aura of comfort surrounding
her. Long, slightly wavy light brown hair reaches past her waist in the back,
while her bangs are pushed to each side of her pretty face, which is nearly
always touched with a warm smile. Two luminous pools of sapphire blue follow
the goings on around her with a calm serenity, a peculiar royal blue triangle
marking her cheek just below and to the outside of each eye. Another strange
marking, resembling a very thin, almost linear oval, rests right between her
thin eyebrows. She's wearing a dress that looks like it may have been made from
her own hands, but is as lovely as those made professionally. The pale rose
skirt flows down to around her ankles, held around her slender waist by a
silver sash. A simple off white blouse flows modestly over the slight swell of
her bosom, the long sleeves held secure by tiny pearlescent buttons. On her
feet are a pair of brown flats, and a plain pair of cream colored pantyhose
cling to the smooth lines of her legs, disappearing underneath her skirt.
Carrying:
Midgaard City Map
>Janus walks towards the south from the north side of town slowly, as he makes
eye contact with Derek immediatly. "Derek..." . o O ( Damn you, Esmerelda, Damn
you.... )
>Belldandy looks up at the two men who just arrived and smiles politely before
going back to what she was doing..and then she looks up again . o O ( Hmm?
Wait, what was that? )
>Derek blinks, looking over his shoulder, "Eh? What is it, Janus?"
>Cloud stops, blinking. Looks like we found Janus. And Derek too. And... who's
the woman?
>Janus does not look at Cloud, Tifa, nor Ryan, as he says simply, "We need to
talk, Derek."
>Tifa stands behind Cloud cluelessly.. She's really beginning to think it's not
her day.
>Ryan waves his hands and yells out, "Hey, Janus. HEY!"
>Belldandy stands up and smooths the front of her dress, glancing at Derek a
moment with a quizzical sort of expression
>Derek asks, "Talk? About..?"
>Janus frowns for a moment, and then he says, "Your death. Come." he motions
for Derek to follow him afterwards.
>Belldandy . o O ( That's odd.. It's just him. How strange, I didn't think that
was still allowed. )
>Ryan puts his finger in his ear. He wasn't sure he heard that right O.o
>Tifa O.O
>Cloud says, "... Dea... Janus, wait!"
>Derek blinks and gawks, "Say WHAT?!? Janus, what're you talking about?"
>Janus frowns, and motions again. "Just come. I have a plan with getting Lyrae
free."
>Belldandy starts walking over towards the group that's gathered, stepping past
Cloud and Tifa to address Derek, "Excuse me.."
>Derek sputters, "Are you nuts!? I..eh?" He blinks again and peers at Belldandy,
"Uh, yes miss?"
>Cloud blinks, looking at Janus. "With Derek?"
>Belldandy nods, "If it's not too much of a problem, could I have a word with
you?" She clasps her hands in front of her skirt, awaiting an answer
>Janus nods as he says, "With Derek. Trust me. Just come, Derek. Time is of
the essence. The longer you put it off, the more danger my sister is in."
>Ryan steps forward now himself, hearing at least the latest phrase clearly.
"Hey, HEY! If Lyrae's in trouble, I'm in!"
>Tifa looks at Cloud helplessly, as if begging to know what's going on..
>Derek asks, "Hey, Janus, just hold on a minute.." Crossing his arms, he looks
at Belldandy with one eyebrow arched, "Okay, does it need to be in private?"
>Cloud mumbles, ".. .. .. ..... ..... ..... ..... Esmerelda .. .. ..
.. the woman ..... I was ..... ..... ..... ..... came ..... .. ..
.. .." to Tifa.
>Belldandy shakes her head, "It does not matter. I simply need to ask you a
question or two. Then, the rest is up to you. Would it be easier if one of your
friends accompanied you?"
>Tifa shakes her head to Cloud mutely x.x
>Gunter arrives from around the fountain.
>Gunter has arrived.
>Gunter walks up.. his boots squeaking and his body *soaked*.
>Cloud mumbles, "..... has ..... ..... ..... serving her .. .. ..
..... ..... is ..... happy about it .." to Tifa.
Tifa frowns...
>Ryan turns to look at the German, forgetting about the dire (?) situation at
hand.
>Derek looks over, "Hey, Cloud. Mind comin' along for a minute or two?"
>Tifa shakes her head.
>Janus frowns, and gazes towards Ryan, and shakes his head. "No. This has to be
done between just Derek and myself. I apologize, but this is how things are."
. o O ( And, if they see it, word may get around, and my plan won't work. )
>Tifa mumbles, "..... doesn't ..... ..... a ..... ..... .. .." to Cloud.
>Tifa mumbles, "..... what ..... you ..... to ..... ..... it .." to
Cloud.
>Gunter chuckles a bit and smiles at Ryan, nodding a bit, "Goo evening, pussy
cat... anyting interesting going on?"
>Cloud mumbles, ".. .. .. I was going to ..... her .. to ..... .....
..... .. .. .." to Tifa.
>Derek asks, "Janus, I'll be with you just as soon as I find out what this lady
wants to ask me. Okay?"
>Tifa's eyes narrow at Cloud. No, she does not look pleased. "You what?!"
>Ryan ignores Gunter NOW, turning back towards Janus. He says, in a very serious
tone of voice, "What does that damn lady want you to do, Janus?"
>Cloud looks over Derek, nodding, then blinks back at Tifa. "... Lyrae hired me
as her bodyguard, and..."
>Janus frowns, and then nods. "Hurry up, Derek." He then gazes towards Ryan, and
says simply. "You will find out later."
>Gunter hmms and just shrugs a bit. . o O ( Talk about holding a grudge... oy...
)
>Belldandy frowns a little bit as she picks up part of the other conversations,
"Is something the matter? You seem to be in a bit of a rush..." she glances at
Janus
>Tifa quiets down, looking anywhere but Cloud. x.x
>Belldandy says, "What I have to say to him will not take long."
>Belldandy offers to lead Derek.
>Janus frowns at Belldandy, as he says simply. "Nothing that concerns you." his
tone is so serious, and so cold. . o O ( If I don't do this, then Lyrae will be
_killed_, damn it. )
>Ryan grimaces at Bell-chans obvious understatement
>Cloud says, "... look, Tifa, let me go with Derek, I'll be right back."
>Derek falls in line behind Belldandy.
>Cloud nods at Tifa, then steps in, following Derek.
>Cloud falls in line behind Derek.
>Tifa nods slowly, not looking like she really wants to agree. . o O (...What
if he gets in trouble?) "Hai.."
>Gunter blehs and hmphs... walking over to the curb to sit down. . o O ( Vhy do
zese people care so much about Ezzy? Ze best ting to do is ignore her...
peh... )
>Belldandy gives Janus a curious look, "Are you so sure? If you would like some
help, you have but to ask. Now, please excuse us a moment.."
>Belldandy leaves north.
>Belldandy has left.
>Derek has left.
>Cloud has left.
>Cloud leaves north.
>Cloud has left.
>Tifa sits down on a curb, feeling oh-so-slightly dejected.
>Ryan crosses his arms, mumbling various curses under his breath.
>Gunter pulls out the little piece of chalk he got from the fountain...
>Ryan looks over at Tifa. "So, babe, you're the one who runs that bar, right?"
>Tifa glances up, putting on a smile. "Ah, hai..."
>Gunter grumbles. o O ( For a hero.. he's such a pig... ) u.u
>Tifa. o O (Babe? x.x)
>Gunter taps his boots a bit and bends down.. hugging one knee as he begins
scribbling idly on the street with the chalk. . o O ( I vish I could control
zis stuff somehow... )
>Ryan nods. He tries to think up something else to say to perpetuate the idle
conversation <.<
>Tifa goes back to looking at the curb, lost in thought.
>Ryan rubs the backof his neck, and makes an obvious statement. "So... probably
don't know what's going on, do you?"
>Tifa laughs. She actually laughs. "No, not much of a clue at all."
>Ryan eheh's . o O ( Join the club. ) "Where should I start...?" He makes a
glance at Gunter
>Gunter is completely wrapped up in drawing on the street with his chalk. u.u
>Janus just continues standing there, as he waits for Derek to return. ^_^;
>Tifa looks warily at Janus.. She remembers when he insulted the hell out of her
cooking.
>Ryan sweatdrops in Gunter's general direction. . o O ( Wierdo. )
>Gunter eehs and throws the chalk over his shoulder... u.u
>Gunter lifts his hands up and tugs at his hair, "I'm so bored!! Vhy doesn't
somevone do someting!? Pussy cat! Try to beat me up again or someting!" >.<
>Tifa tosses her hair over one shoulder, raising an eyebrow.
>Ryan looks at Gunter, and cracks his knuckles. "Don't tempt me, sponge-boy."
>Janus just keeps his look as normal as always, as he just continues to wait....
Tifa erms quietly..
>Gunter stands up.. kicking his boots into the ground a bit in a hyper way,
"You're no fun anymore... maybe... maybe I should make it snow. You and zat
silly rent-a-cop ruined everyting last time..."
>Ryan raises an eyebrow. "Whatever. Just don't cause trouble."
>Gunter continues.. grumbling, "... trouble? Vhy? Hoo is going to do anyting
about it? And vhat sort of trouble 'could' I do? I just had a fresh drink of
vater and you vould be a pushover..." He folds his arms and hmphs.. turning
away from Ryan to stair at the fountain curiously...
>Ryan mumbles some choice words about Gunter under his breath
>Tifa twiddles her thumbs for a second, then bounces to her feet (No pun).
>Ryan . o O ( Arrogant little punk... if I wasn't sure if I'd be going up
against Esmerelda tonight, he'd be swallowing his teeth. )
>Tifa looks around, then sighs.
>Gunter lifts an arm... flicking his wrist up a bit as his hand glows a bright,
icy blue. He lowers his head a bit and closes his eyes... the fountain
starting to mist up with water and crash around the edges like the ocean does
against rocks.
>Ryan . o O ( Show off. )
>Tifa jumps at least a foot, startled O.O
>Derek arrives from the north.
>Derek arrives, with Cloud following behind.
>Ryan crosses his arms. "About time."
>Gunter slowly lifts his other his other hand... it glowing a bright blue as
well as he focuses more energy into teh fountain. The water begins crashing
and swirling into a whirlpool... the edges growing icey and frozen in an odd
pattern. The mist begins clouding and billowing into the sky a bit; appearing
like the fountain is raining up into the sky...
>Ryan ignores Gunter's little tricks. Wow, he must be pretty darn jaded...
>Tifa is still panting from the shock o.o; She looks up, blinking.
>Derek runs back, looking slightly puzzled. He slows down and nods to Janus,
"Okay, what's this plan?"
>Cloud says, "... " at the spectacle.
>Janus's head slowly turns over towards Derek a moment later, and he nods over
towards him. "We need to talk in private first. Just you and I. Let us return
to the bar."
>Derek stops leading Cloud.
>Derek says, "Whatever. You're the one who seems to be in a hurry."
>Ryan frowns. "If you hurt him, Lyrae will never forgive you..."
>Tifa fingers the key to the bar in her pocket. "Ano.."
>Gunter begins growing softly... anyone who does pay attention noticing he is
spending a MASSIVE amount of energy. He lifts hi arms up just a little more
and then jerks them to his sides powerfully; eyes opening and shining bright
with blue light as he screams out! The water splashing out as the gigantic
head and neck of leviathan *BURSTS* from the fountain... shrieking out loud!
>Ryan blinks at THAT o.o;
>Tifa @.@ and falls over x.x
>Janus nods towards Derek, as he does not say a word towards Ryan. He just says,
"You will see why soon enough. Lets go, Derek."
>Gunter trembles a bit... starting to wobble a bit as the head and neck are
almost instantly sucked back intot he fountain; imploding inwards as Gunter
passes out and hits the ground hard. x_x
>Derek blinks, looking up a moment before nodding, "Right.."
>Ryan looks down at Gunter, sweatdropping. . o O ( Idiot ) o.o;
>Tifa brushes herself off, tugging down the skirt. "What was that? ^^;"
>Ryan says, "You don't wanna know, probably..."
>Derek falls in line behind Janus.
>Cloud joins Tifa's side, blinking. Hard. He narrows his eyes, looking at
Gunter. Where did he get a Leviathan Materia?
>Janus turns around afterwards, and walks off towards the north.
>Janus leaves, with Derek following behind him.
>Gunter mumbles a bit to himself.. his eyes swirling around and his lips
twitching. . o O ( Hoo... zat... vas entertaining... ) @_@
>Ryan was so 'preoccupied', he didn't even notice the other two slipping off...
>Belldandy arrives from the north.
>Belldandy has arrived.
>Ryan blinks . o O ( Huh? Oh, it's her again. Wait, where'd Derek and Janus
go? )
>Tifa nods politely to Belldandy.. She seems sane. o.o
>Belldandy hums softly as she arrives, glancing over towards the group and
smiling
>Cloud mumbles, "..... was going on .. How ..... .. .. .. he summon
..... .." to Tifa.
>Gunter slowly sits up... panting a bit. He manages a smile.. eyeing from Tifa
to Ryan repeatedly, "H.. how vas zat.. eeh? Zat break ze boredom?"
>Ryan raises a hand. "Uh, ma'am, did you see two men walk by...?"
>Tifa shakes her head.. She whispers, "I have no idea.." to Cloud.
>Ryan is ignoring you again, Gunter n.-
>Tifa smiles politely to Gunter. She doesn't know what else to do in this
situation.
>Cloud mumbles, ".. .. .. .. ..... summoned ..... because ..... was ..
.. .. bored .." to Tifa.
>Cloud . o O ( ... ... ... he's nuts. )
>Tifa nods to Cloud ^^;
>Belldandy steers her path over towards Ryan, "Hmm? Two men? Why, yes, I did."
Her smile never falters as she points back the way she came, "They were going
that way."
>Ryan blinks, and looks back at Cloud
>Gunter eehs at Ryan... then smiles and nods a bit back to Tifa. . o O ( Vhy
do only ze girls care vhat I do? Bleh... )
>Cloud looks back at Ryan, then shrugs faintly. "Maybe we should check on them."
He looks at Tifa.
>Belldandy nods, "They seemed to be in a hurry to get somewhere. I didn't see
where though."
>Kataki has arrived.
>Cloud falls in line behind you.
>Gunter sighs and lays back... folding his arms under his head as he runs off at
the mouth, "You know... vater can be so vonderful and peaceful, but, as ze
same time so VIOLENT..." He cackles a bit.. but stops as he spots Kataki.
>Tifa wavewaves.. "Ah, it's okay.. I have some.. Errands to run, go on ahead
without me. Cloud, here's the key.." she hands Cloud the key. "I'll be home
later."
>Cloud says, "All right, Tifa..."
>Ryan blinks at Tifa, then nods. He jogs north, giving Belldandy a pleasant wave
as he passes
>Tifa walks off in a different direction, puzzling over something.
>n
You depart to the north.
Tyr Road [200](#228RL)
The 200 block of Tyr Road is almost exclusively fancy hotels and high-rise
apartment buildings. Available in a wide range of designs, from the mundane
box-shape, to more architecturally enthralling towers such as 'The Obelisk'.
Housing this close to the middle of everything isn't cheap, but it isn't as
expensive as owning your own home farther out to the east, either. The area is
also clean..and a few commercial buildings are scattered about..though they're
rather limited.
[Exits : Obelisk (A)partments, (N)orth, and (S)outh ]
[Sleepers: Sana, Nina, and Pikachu(Pup) ]
[Things : None ]
>Ryan arrives, with Cloud following behind.
>n
You depart to the north.
Intersection: Thor/Tyr
This intersection is relatively nice, if not for the lingering darkness to the
west on Thor Street. Luckily, all the streetlamps here are replaced
regularly..any graffiti is cleaned up almost immediately..and a neighbourhood
police patrol keeps an eye out for any shifty and suspicious types wandering
about. To the east, Thor Boulevard is a much more lively and light
place..housing many people in small housing complexes, and a few larger,
upper-middle class homes. To the South, Tyr Road continues in that direction,
with a mixture of hotels and apartment buildings. To the north, it seems to
disperse at an obscure point..though a few eateries catering to myriad tastes
can be seen.
[Exits : (C)orner Cafe, (E)ast, (N)orth, (S)outh, and (W)est ]
[Things : None ]
>Ryan arrives, with Cloud following behind.
>Ryan looks at Cloud, who hopefully is keeping pace (that sword must be heavy...)
"Think they went to the bar?"
>Cloud nods, having no trouble keeping up with you.
>n
You depart to the north.
Tyr Road [300]
The apartment buildings and hotels give way to smaller, less expensive and
privately owned buildings of like sort. Then those eventually dwindle to what
you find on either side of you now. Yes, various scents of delicious food of a
wide assortment of styles, flavours, and nationalities entices your olfactorial
senses..attempting to lure you in for a bite, or five. Make no mistake,
however. It doesn't come as cheap as those fast food places around southern
Tyr Road..though you'll definately appreciate the higher quality. At a point
up ahead, the road and street becomes an unpaved trail, towards the start of
the steep walls that the mountain atol surrounding Midgaard creates. A deep
gorge carved by forces long forgotten and lost to legend is to the west
here..and a suspension bridge has been erected so that pedestrians might take a
stroll across it to Sif Way to the east, and marvel at it.
[Exits : (N)orth, Tifa's Seventh Heaven (7), (T)ransit Station, Path (D)own
to the Gorge, Suspension (B)ridge, and (S)outh ]
[Things : None ]
>Ryan arrives, with Cloud following behind.
>7
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 beveragesand components for
mixed drinks. The room is just a tad dimly lit, feeling cozy and familliar 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 buisness 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.
[Exits : (K)itchen, (U)pstairs, and (O)ut ]
[Players : Aya, and Marlene(Pup) ]
[Sleepers: Kiwi, and Eponine ]
[Things : None ]
>Ryan arrives, with Cloud following behind.
>Ryan skids to a halt after he jogs in o.o;
>Ryan looks at Cloud
>Cloud hmmms. "Marlene? Did you see Derek?"
>Marlene blinks up, then points upstairs mutely. You're all pretty much
strangers to her..
>Cloud says, "Thank you..." He heads upstairs himself.
>Cloud has left.
>Ryan blinks. "Hey! Waitup!" He follows Cloud
>u
Seventh Heaven Bar - Upstairs Hallway
The upstairs hallway is a long thin passage that ends with a window on the
other side of the building. It's mostly free of decorations, and looks to be
built with less expensive wood then the downstairs area. Doorways lead off
into various rooms, most normally used for storage. One, however, bears the
label "Tifa's Room" on the door, and another next to it has a sheet of paper
tacked to it proclaiming, "Cloud's Room".
[Exits : (G)uest Room, (C)loud's Room, (T)ifa's Room, and (D)ownstairs ]
[Players : Cloud ]
[Things : None ]
>In a page-pose to Derek, Janus and you, Cloud knocks on the guest room door.
>In a page-pose to Cloud, Derek and you, Janus yells out the doorway, "We are
busy. We may talk in the morning."
>In a page-pose to Derek, Janus and you, Cloud looks towards Ryan. "They're
there."
>You page-pose, "Ryan looks at Cloud. "Well, duh."" to Cloud, Derek and Janus
>Cloud says, "...now what?"
>Ryan scratches his head. "Something fishy is going on in there. I saw we bust
in. Hell, Janus doesn't like me much already, pissing him off a little more
can't hurt..."
>In a page-pose to Derek, Janus and you, Cloud knocks one more time. "Derek, you
there?"
>Derek pages, "Yeah, I'm in here! Everything's fine!" to Cloud, Janus and you.
>Ryan . o O ( Liar. )
>Cloud looks back at Ryan, then shakes his head. "Why don't we trust Derek?"
>Ryan shakes his head. "No, I just don't trust Janus. I wouldn't be surprised if
Esmerelda is making him do something for Lyrae's sake..."
>Janus arrives, with Derek following behind.
>Janus (OOC) We are sneaking out the window ICly. ^^;
>Janus leaves, with Derek following behind him.
>Cloud asks, "... okay." On the count of one... two.. three?
>Ryan knocks on the door again. More like slams, actually. "Hey, toothpick! We
both know you're plotting something, open up!"
>There is absolute silence.
>Cloud looks concerned. "Ryan, excuse me..." as he moves to kick the door in.
>Ryan hmmphs, and kicks the door before Cloud can, busting the lock. Boy, will
Tifa be pissed.
>Derek pages, "The lights are on, but nobody's home! -_^" to Cloud, Janus and
you.
>You page, "D'oh! They must've gone out the window or something!" . o O ( They
REALLY need to board it up, Lyrae tried the same thing... )" to Cloud, Derek
and Janus.
>Cloud spins, dashing for the stairs.
>Cloud has left.
>d
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 beveragesand components for
mixed drinks. The room is just a tad dimly lit, feeling cozy and familliar 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 buisness 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.
[Exits : (K)itchen, (U)pstairs, and (O)ut ]
[Players : Cloud, and Marlene(Pup) ]
[Sleepers: Kiwi, Aya, and Eponine ]
[Things : None ]
>Marlene is mixing up drinks n.n
>Ryan is running down stairs. How dangerous!
>Cloud fairly FLIES down the stairs, zooming past Marlene. Damnnnnnnnnnnnn! They
snuck out! And to top it off, Ryan broke the door!
>Cloud has left.
>Marlene eeps.. o.o
>o
Tyr Road [300]
The apartment buildings and hotels give way to smaller, less expensive and
privately owned buildings of like sort. Then those eventually dwindle to what
you find on either side of you now. Yes, various scents of delicious food of a
wide assortment of styles, flavours, and nationalities entices your olfactorial
senses..attempting to lure you in for a bite, or five. Make no mistake,
however. It doesn't come as cheap as those fast food places around southern
Tyr Road..though you'll definately appreciate the higher quality. At a point
up ahead, the road and street becomes an unpaved trail, towards the start of
the steep walls that the mountain atol surrounding Midgaard creates. A deep
gorge carved by forces long forgotten and lost to legend is to the west
here..and a suspension bridge has been erected so that pedestrians might take a
stroll across it to Sif Way to the east, and marvel at it.
[Exits : (N)orth, Tifa's Seventh Heaven (7), (T)ransit Station, Path (D)own
to the Gorge, Suspension (B)ridge, and (S)outh ]
[Players : Cloud ]
[Things : None ]
>Ryan asks, "Dammit, where could they have run to?"
>Janus is currently in Paozu Mountain world at Top of Paozu Mountain.
>Cloud exclaims, "... I don't know!"
>Ryan tugs on his hair. "Now I KNOW Janus is plotting something..."
>Cloud says, ".... ....... ..... the mountains?"
>Ryan looks at Cloud. "...? Worth a shot."
>Cloud falls in line behind you.
>n
You depart to the north.
** They head up Paozu Mountain, most of the trip uneventful **
>Ryan arrives, with Cloud following behind.
>Ryan says, as he sprints uphill, "This might be a good plan... this is where
Esmerelda took Lyrae the first time..."
>Cloud runs after you. "Is there something special...?"
>Ryan shrugs. "How should I know?"
>n
** Another travel cut **
Top of Paozu Mountain
Standing at the top of Paozu Mountain, what a vestage of bueaty you can
see over the horizon. below, you can see trees, spreading miles around,
flowers, of a patch, just blooming. Far off you can see the vast size
of Satan City, even though it looks like some little toy, to you. The
thin steepness of this mountain puzzles you as well, seeing as the paths
we not that hard to walk on. The sereneness of this spot is inviting,
so much that, you might even want to stay a while.
[Exits : outhast ]
[Players : Esmerelda, Derek, and Janus ]
[Things : None ]
>Ryan arrives, with Cloud following behind.
>Ryan runs in from below, panting for breath.
>Derek (OOC) smirks, "Cheaters.. Anyway, you just walked in on Janus holding up
what appears to be MY severed head. Have fun!" -_^
>Es-chan isn't here..or at least..doesn't LOOK like she's here.. it's awefully
WINDY tho..and what is that flapping noise?
>Janus nods towards Esmerelda, and puts the head within the bag afterwards,
"Fine, you god for saken bitch. Take me to her, because I have no idea where
she went!"
>Ryan skids to a halt, falling to his knees. "What the!?"
>All you see Ryan..is Janus dumping Derek's severed head in a bag..
>Ryan slowly stands up. "... Janus...?"
>Suddenly the bag SPLITS open..and Derek's head rolls onto the ground..plain as
day for Ryan to see
>Cloud says, "Derek..." His eyes widen, then watches Janus. "........." His eyes
narrow to cold blue icy slits, reaching back to draw his sword.
>Ryan scowls, no, snarls like a wild animal. "You bastard..." He goes into an
offensive stance, crouching down to pounce.
>Janus picks up the head slowly from the ground afterwards, and he drapes his
black cloak about him and walks into the bushes immediatly. Thank god it is
night time, and he is dressed entirely in black.
>Cloud draws his swords, looking after Janus. Then he looks back at...
Esmerelda?
>Es-chan is no where to be seen
>Ryan exclaims, "Hey! HEY! Stand still so I can kill you!"
>Cloud looks at the...body, then.
>But ooh look! You see a glow from where Janus just went! Something like a
magical signal flare..following him..and leading Ryan and Cloud to chase..
>Janus (OOC) Esmerelda. o.-
>Janus is allready far gone. ^_^ Thanks for taking your time, guys! (OOCly RUNS)
>Ryan gives chase, but can't keep up in the brush. He screams and takes his
agression out on some handy plant life. Talk about deforestation...
>You see the strange flare signal in the distance..signaling Janus's exit.. that
murdering scum can't get away...
>Cloud says, "Ryan... What's that?" He points to the flare.
>Ryan exclaims, "WHEN I CATCH YOU, You will be SWALLOWING TEETH!"
>Cloud tries to fall in line behind Esmerelda, but they step aside.
>Janus offers to lead Cloud.
>Ryan blinks. "Huh?"
>You fall in line behind Janus.
>Ryan isn't rational now, he doesn't even consider WHY there's a flare
Esmerelda falls in line behind Janus.
>Cloud pushes past Ryan, heading for the flare.
** The group heads down the mountain **
Tyr Road [300]
The apartment buildings and hotels give way to smaller, less expensive and
privately owned buildings of like sort. Then those eventually dwindle to what
you find on either side of you now. Yes, various scents of delicious food of a
wide assortment of styles, flavours, and nationalities entices your olfactorial
senses..attempting to lure you in for a bite, or five. Make no mistake,
however. It doesn't come as cheap as those fast food places around southern
Tyr Road..though you'll definately appreciate the higher quality. At a point
up ahead, the road and street becomes an unpaved trail, towards the start of
the steep walls that the mountain atol surrounding Midgaard creates. A deep
gorge carved by forces long forgotten and lost to legend is to the west
here..and a suspension bridge has been erected so that pedestrians might take a
stroll across it to Sif Way to the east, and marvel at it.
[Exits : (N)orth, Tifa's Seventh Heaven (7), (T)ransit Station, Path (D)own
to the Gorge, Suspension (B)ridge, and (S)outh ]
[Players : Esmerelda, Derek, and Janus ]
[Things : None ]
>Janus arrives, with Derek, Esmerelda, Ryan, and Cloud following behind.
>Ryan is making his way down the mountain now, berserk
>Lyrae arrives from on the bridge.
>Lyrae has arrived.
>Cloud is making his way ahead just a little bit ahead of the berzerker.
>Lyrae walks quickly across the bridge, her gait a little erratic.. she never
got a chance to use her cure materia, but at least she's using that
invulnerable spell so she doesn't feel the pain. She keeps one arm around her
ribs as she looks around quickly, nerovusly.
>Es-chan is..nowhere to be seen
>Ryan charges into the room at full clip, not pausing one whit as he plows into
Janus
>Lyrae blinks at Ryan as he plows into Janus, resting her full weight on her
right leg. o O ( ? )
>Cloud just isn't fast enough, as Ryan plows past him into Janus. Sorry, Jan.
But to make up for it... *draws sword again* SPEAK!
>Lyrae . o O ( What's going on..? )
>Janus walks over towards the bar as well himself, and he notices Lyrae near by.
Immediatly, he walks over towards her as the blood tripples down his arm
slowly, while holding an object behind him. "I'm sorry, my sister." He pulls
out the head slowly after, showing...... Derek's head. "Esmerelda.... forced
me... You are now free." With that he drops the head as his side is whacked by
Ryan as he steps once more, and the head is dropped upon the ground as it rolls
along the ground towards Lyrae's feet, letting the blood set upon the ground
after. The head facing at _Lyrae_ as it stops.
>Ryan doesn't stop. He starts kicking Janus while he's down. How chivalrous.
"BASTARD! BASTARD! BASTARD!"
>Lyrae blinks, staring at Janus..then the head. ".. .. ... ......." Slowly, she
brings her hands to her face.. and *SCREAMS* for a good miinute or two..
>Ryan stops the instant Lyrae screams, backing off slowly, and beginning to
recover his senses...
>Lyrae gives herself a mental slap,..still shaking like a leaf as she stares at
him.. her eyes hardening icily.. "You.. BASTARD!"
>Lyrae asks, "How *DARE* You?"
>Cloud backs up, lowering his sword to the ground. "..."
>Ryan freezes in place at Lyrae's sudden change of attitude. . o O ( Uh oh... )
>Lyrae clenches her fists, "I went into this agreement of my own FREE will. I
didn't care wwhat happened to me. I DID THIS BECAUSE I WANTED YOU! Now you go
behind my back and KILL someone I care about?~!"
>Lyrae quietly says, "All this time.. I thought *I* was the one turning into the
monster.."
>Lyrae hisses menacingly, "I was wrong."
>Janus isn't down. His side was hit, but isn't down. Although, he gets kicked
a few times, and is knocked back slightly.... And, after a tear dribbles down
his own cheek. "I'm....sorry. You are now free, my sister." Afterwards, he
steps back and towards the bushes, saying, ".....Esmerelda forced me... I...
I......"
>Lyrae closes her eyes, "DON'T GIVE ME THAT!!
>Lyrae shouts, "You made that decision yourself!"
>Ryan takes another step back. "Lyrae? Lyrae, calm down..." . o O ( This is
going to get ugly fast... ) You're one to talk, Ryan...
>Lyrae shouts, "I *CHOSE* to go into servitude! I MADE my own decision, and
YOU.. YOU disrespect it!"
>Lyrae growls, her eyes flashing dangerously as she snarls, "You .. the very
sight of you makes me SICK."
>Ryan looks panicked... something you've never seen him be before . o O ( I
was about to beat the snot out of that SOB, but I don't think I was going to
kill him... but Lyrae... )
>Cloud says, "..." and backs very very far away from Janus. No sense being near
him when Lyrae, that sweet soul, is THAT angry.
>Lyrae growls, at Ryan, "*DON'T tell me to calm down." She snasp her gaze back
to Janus, staring with absolute *HATE*
>Ryan falls to the ground at Lyrae's growl o.o
>Lyrae shakes with her anger *BARELY* held in check, "And you call yourself my
brother."
>Janus bows his head slightly forward, as he continues walking back towards the
bushes. ".....I did it.... for you." He then pales at the final comment as he
then suddenly turns around towards the bushes after, "I.... will... I... I am
sorry... You..won't see me....ever again, then. At least...you are free." With
that, he then disappears into the bushes, while yelling out, "DAMN YOU,
ESMERELDA!!!!"
>Lyrae clenches her fists, snarling after the 'demon
>Ryan is pale as a ghost. He doesn't have enough energy to give chase...
>Lyrae shouts, "Don't you *EVER* come back.. if you come back, you'll WISH it
was you!"
>Cloud... at Lyrae, then looks back at Ryan. Do we go after him? his eyes seem
to ask.
>Ryan just stares blankly at Lyrae... and Derek. He obviously isn't any more
coherent now then when he was berserk...
>Lyrae turns away, closing her eyes and covers her face with her hands.
>Ryan . o O ( Aw MAN... )
>( As Janus leaves..you hear a soft clapping noise. )
>Lyrae snaps her head up at the clapping, and looks towards it.
>The streetlights all turn on...
>Es-chan is seated on the rooftop, "Your free deary. You've graduated from my
class of inhumanity with fly colors. Your free." with that.. she simply
disappears.
>Ryan says, slowly, without a hint of emotion "What... ... the... ... **** ...
... ?"
>Lyrae stares at where Es was, blinking away tears. o O ( ... It's not fair.. I
won't leave Kim. )
>Lyrae closes her eyes, trembling. o O ( ..... not fair.. )
>Cloud looks up, then back at Lyrae, walking over, kneeling next to her.
"Lyrae..." he says softly, placing a hand on her shoulder.
>Ryan says, "Aw man aw man aw man aw man aw man aw man..."
>Lyrae bites her lower lip, fighting back tears, keeping her eyes closed. If she
opens them, she'll either see the bracelet or the head..neither of which she
wants to see.
>Ryan narrows his eyes. He staggers to his feet, turns, and flat out PUNCHES a
lamppost... leaving a noticable dent, and with a crack, breaking a few bones in
Ryan's hand. He says, in a hiss through clenched teeth, "I'll kill her myself."
>Cloud looks over towards the head, sighing. Derek...
>Lyrae gets up, broken leg and all, and starts back across the bridge.
>Ryan punches the lamppost a few more times. "I kill her, and she can't hurt
anyone else... dammit, NOBODY hurts my friends..." His eyes have an almost
feral cast, just like before, when he charged Janus...
>Cloud blinks, then stands up. "Lyrae, wait...!" He dashes over, supporting her.
"What...you shouldn't be walking around like that..."
>Lyrae winces, biting her lip against a cry of pain. "I don't care..."
>Eponine arrives from the south.
>Eponine has arrived.
>Ryan is punching a lamppost in rage. Derek's bloody head lies in the street.
>Janus, still actually around though, does stare out from the bushes where he
now hides within the night. He looks at Lyrae with worry, as he thinks to
himself. . o O ( Kim...You are next. Until then, I shall protect my sister. )
He watches for a few more moments, and then moves back into the bushes after.
Lyrae is being supported by Cloud thankee ttons.
>Eponine walks in the area...ajusting her backpack and stoping to look around..
-blinkblink-
>Ryan screams, "You are DEAD, Esmerelda! DEAD! I'll kill you MYSELF!"
>Lyrae reaches up with one hand and undoes the clasp of the choker, letting rest
in the palm of her hand for a few moments, before she flings it into the gorge.
o O ( .... )
>Cloud says, "... we'll get Janus." He looks over at Ryan. "..."
>Lyrae quietly says, "I don't care about Janus."
>Remo arrives from the south.
>Remo has arrived.
>Lyrae pulls away from Cloud, if he lets her, holding in any noises of pain.
>Cloud lets go briefly... a look of concern on his face.
>Remo reaches into his inside coat pocket, and takes out a ciggarett
>Remo lights it with a silver zippo, and procedes to smoke
>Eponine glances about quickly and takes the most indirect path to leave.....so
she avoids anyone.
>Eponine leaves south.
>Eponine has left.
>Cloud lets go of Lyrae briefly... a look of concern on his face.
>Ryan stands still, slowly breathing in... then out... blood dripping from his
hand.
>Remo slowly smokes his cigarett, his eyes glowing now a very dark, almost
unnoticable red
>Lyrae starts to cross the bridge, ..then blinks and stops short. o O ( ... -.-
Someone's sick idea of a joke. Well I don't think it's funny. ) She reaches up
to take off her comlink earring.
>Remo mumbles something
>Cloud says, "... Lyrae..." in a soft tone, starting back towards her.
>Lyrae turns her head slightly to look at Cloud. "...>"
>Ryan says nothing, his mind clouded with both rage and fear.
>Cloud says, "... where are you going?"
>Lyrae quietly says, "Back to the church." She grits through clenched teeth,
"Kim's there."
>Cloud says, "... stay here. I'll get her..."
>Lyrae quietly says, "No."
>Remo squints his eyes as he hears the word "church"
>Cloud says, "... you can't get that far."
>Lyrae quietly says, "I'm fine."
>Cloud says, "... let me take you there, then, at least."
>Lyrae quietly says, "...." -.-
>Lyrae falls in line behind Cloud.
>Ryan looks over at Cloud, his eyes narrow. "..."
>Esmerelda falls in line behind Lyrae.
>Remo growls, and slips off
>Cloud leaves north.
>Cloud has left.
>Lyrae leaves, with Esmerelda following behind her.
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