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Mooncake:
--- Quote from: Enkidu on July 29, 2014, 06:31:01 PM ---"I'm sorry if I have burdened you with unnecessary pain. I thought myself dead too. What happened to me after we parted ways, I do not understand it myself. It felt... similar to a long slumber. Never truly conscious nor really awake. I simply wandered in thoughts for a period. I could tell time was passing but I had no way to tell how much. I was not master of my own body, only fated to stay in this state without the possibility to interact with the world beyond my own mind. My only wish was to meet once again my precious friend."
--- End quote ---
Gilgamesh's grin was wide as the two clasped forearms, like they had in the olden days.
"And I as well, Enkidu. It is good to see you standing once more."
A moment of silence passed where the King was assaulted with the memory of the last time he had seen his only friend - weak, pale, crumbling away in his arms. With a shake of his head Gilgamesh pushed the memory away; his friend was here now, and that was all that mattered.
--- Quote from: Enkidu on July 29, 2014, 06:31:01 PM ---"I woke up recently in this strange town, in an age where gods have ceased to exist. What were the odds that our paths would overlap in this day and place? I do not know why we could meet again but, I entertain the idea that our bond was stronger than concepts of time and death. In the end, there is nothing anormal about a treasure to go back to the one it belongs to?"
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"You are not a tool or a treasure for me to wield. You are my friend, an equal to stand beside me - but I am glad that we can meet once more." The King made a dismissive gesture through the air, still grinning at Enkidu. "We will have time to talk at length after this. Who are your companions?"
--- Quote from: Enkidu on July 29, 2014, 06:31:01 PM ---"This dragon is a companion of mine, he proved to have a strong will and noble heart. Sadly, I cannot understand it for the Unified Language does not seem to be used these days. Still, he proved its valor and fought by my side. Although I do not know its name, he's worthy of praise." Enkidu then spoke to the wyrm directly. "Wingless One, this is Gilgamesh, King of Uruk and my old friend."
--- End quote ---
Gilgamesh barely spared the wingless dragon a nod, but the fact that the King of Heroes had acknowledged the small dragon was, in his mind, recognition enough. That Enkidu had praised the creature did speak of something to the King, and he marked the appearance of the wyrm for further notice.
--- Quote from: Enkidu on July 29, 2014, 06:31:01 PM ---"This one joined as well. I am not sure why, but it looks somewhat familiar."
--- End quote ---
Gilgamesh let out a short laugh, and patted the sunbird on the beak.
"You may not remember it, my friend, but this phoenix roosted at our palace, once. We played many games with it, as I recall, and it left with joy... but those are older days."
He frowned, though it was not directed at Enkidu (it could never be), but rather something the Original Hero had thought of to himself.
"You may have noticed it, Enkidu, but many things walk these streets that should not. This city is strange, and winding, and for it's strangeness all manners of creatures have begun to surface, both good," He gestured to the phoenix. "And bad... tell me, have you seen anything strange as well? I have not observed the depths of the city in some time, now."
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--- Quote from: Wynn on August 04, 2014, 03:53:26 AM ---"This one seems to do a lot of that."
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The gentleman let out a quiet chuckle.
Ah, indeed. It is rather rude, isn't it?"
--- Quote from: Henry on August 02, 2014, 04:36:36 AM --- "He does seem to be violent to nearly anyone he meets. But, forgive me for saying this for clarification's sake, you don't have an idea why he attacked you?"
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The white haired man shrugged his shoulders with an almost noble sort of carelessness, if such a thing existed.
"Not at all. It appeared before us through a portal of some kind, and preceded to rudely interfere with our meal. A careless word from a companion of mine may have-"
The redhead's head had regenerated from the impact of the stake, and he immediately snapped at the cultured man.
"A careless word!? You shot me in the he-!"
The white haired man waved his hand in an idle, dismissive gesture, and Lucas's body was filled to the brim with stakes from every angle, of every size, skewering him so throughly that it was hard to tell where the stakes ended and his flesh began. The elemental slumped over, the spears that protruded through his body keeping him mostly upright. The gentleman's eyes narrowed.
"Do not interrupt me while I am speaking."
He cleared his throat in a polite, refined way, as if the violence that he had just inflicted on the other man had been of no consequence at all.
"As I was saying, a companion of mine made a mere, careless remark, and this beast mediately attacked us. It not only destroyed some of our property, but interrupted our otherwise pleasant meal."
The man refocused his gaze on Forest, strangely, not even seeming to notice Archer's questions. It was evident to those sharp enough that something was amiss, but the amiable gentleman that had so cruelly impaled Lucas from head to toe still looked on innocently.
"As I have stated, we request its deliverance from your household to administer a necessary sentence upon the beast. Forgive me for the imposition, but I do believe it would be wise of you to agree to our... request."
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--- Quote from: Uchiten on August 03, 2014, 03:53:48 AM ---"You have guessed correctly. I make no attempt to hide my nature, but few can easily recognize it. Sharp wits about you, I see. But... however you have discerned what I am, you would deign to know already who I am? I feel slighted."
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Wanderer dispassionately nodded his head to the spirit, still holding Cina in his arms.
"Pardon me, Curse Master. I meant no offense. Most do not always grasp the complex nature of things unless they are easily presented."
--- Quote from: Uchiten on August 03, 2014, 03:53:48 AM ---"Well, in this case the two are not far, but I ask that you do not mistake my singular being as the representative of an equally singular personality. Besides, I wish no harm to the girl, and in fact am concerned for her health at the moment."
--- End quote ---
"I hope that you will forgive me when I say that I do not trust you. Of course, this decision rests solely on her judgement. To steal her choice ways would be too much interference as it is, I suppose..."
--- Quote from: Knick on August 03, 2014, 05:39:59 AM ---“I-I don’t...” Cina started to say before she trailed off.
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Wanderer looked down at the redheaded girl in he was holding in his arms, and quietly spoke to her.
"You see, this spirit wishes to heal you, which I cannot do. I do not trust it, but it will heal you, though the results may not be what you desire. I will not interfere further on that, however - the choice is yours, Cina."
The girl had not told him her name, but he knew it already. The being that took the shape and complete form of a man knew the names of every being that had been involved in a war, and the girl that it held in it's - in his arms was no exception.
YOLF:
--- Quote from: Mooncake on August 12, 2014, 12:04:54 AM ---Wanderer dispassionately nodded his head to the spirit, still holding Cina in his arms.
"Pardon me, Curse Master. I meant no offense. Most do not always grasp the complex nature of things unless they are easily presented."
--- End quote ---
Uchiten seemed nothing if not amused by the cowboy's reply, and non comittingly waved off any insinuation. This one understood more than his simple appearance would make others think.
"None taken. Exposition should be presented in an easy way, so it may be easier to digest... and enjoy. Whether you include a pinch of salt or not." he said.
--- Quote from: Mooncake on August 12, 2014, 12:04:54 AM ---"I hope that you will forgive me when I say that I do not trust you. Of course, this decision rests solely on her judgement. To steal her choice ways would be too much interference as it is, I suppose..."
--- Quote from: Knick on August 03, 2014, 05:39:59 AM ---“I-I don’t...” Cina started to say before she trailed off.
--- End quote ---
Wanderer looked down at the redheaded girl in he was holding in his arms, and quietly spoke to her.
"You see, this spirit wishes to heal you, which I cannot do. I do not trust it, but it will heal you, though the results may not be what you desire. I will not interfere further on that, however - the choice is yours, Cina."
The girl had not told him her name, but he knew it already. The being that took the shape and complete form of a man knew the names of every being that had been involved in a war, and the girl that it held in it's - in his arms was no exception.
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Uchiten chuckled darkly.
"Oh, I could heal her, but I doubt the consequences would be pleasant. And at the moment, grim irony is not what I seek." He paused, pushing his shades unnecessarily up the bridge of his nose, a tic that seemed to mellow the mirth on his voice before referring to the girl, "One of my companions, however, is true of skill and results, if tricksy of demeanor, and she could and would help you if I so ask and call for her, my dear."
He left unmentioned Homura's rather enthusiastic appreciation for fair and cutesy girls of talent, and how she would heal her without his request if she so much as caught sight of her form. If nothing else, it'd get a cheap laugh out of him.
Knick:
Cina Prayer
Cina looked at the man holding her in surprise, her exhaustion immediately flying away as adrenaline began to circulate due to her mostly disguised panic. How did he know her name, she has barely spoken and had definitely not spoken her name. Her gratitude was eaten away by suspicion and she bit her lip.
To be stuck between two people who you cannot trust, powerless to do anything yourself, you are rather limited in your options. If she was healed then perhaps…
She turned her head to the spirit and spoke, “I will graciously accept your friends help.” She was cautious of course, but at the moment she doubted she could even channel Sanctus if the connection was not blocked.
She could only hope that this man who currently held her would not allow harm to befall her; she even briefly looked at him as if to convey the message, ‘Please assist me if he is lying’.
She did not know who to trust, so she only hopped this would be resolved peacefully.
Benjamin
The blue haired man sighed, “I would be very grateful if you would.” More connections were always good after all. “But of course that implies we find a way back. From what I have learned it seems there has never been a known case of someone leaving” he added, it seems like Lorelei was not registering the fact that she might very well be stuck here.
Elf:
Forest flinched as Lucas was impaled with enough stakes to pin him upright. The redhead hung limply from his perch as he was made a giant pincushion of stakes. There was something unnerving about the "man" before her, and then then the guy had just made with the wood.
This guy was casually impaling people because he sort of felt like it. Despite the pretty words, there was something off about him. She listened to his "story", but something wasn't right. In fact, this felt very wrong, and considering this guy attacked someone who asked for her protection in her house . . .
This isn't going to be my brightest idea but, sod it all. He asked for my help and protection. I'm not going to let Crazy Stakes A Lot get a hold of him, Forest thought as she stepped forward, putting herself in front of Wynn and Archer.
Forest folded her arms across her chest and said, "No, I don't think I'll release him into your 'care', even if you have to reap your vengeance and swearing on your fuckin' mum and all of that."
"Forest, have you gone even more mad?" Wynn asked with a sigh and a shake of her head.
The blond pointed to Lucas and said, "You just made him a goddamn pin-cushion. I think your thirst for justice has been slaked. You came into my home uninvited, you get, and now you're trying to get me to hand over someone who asked for sanctuary. So no, I'm not going to give him to you, so you can kindly sod off."
Wynn sighed, rubbed her forehead and said, "Of course she had to get cheeky with the wizard . . ."
******
Lancer grinned and asked, "You wanna get something to eat first?"
As he talked, the Bartender turned on the big flat-screen TV above the bar and flicked over to the news. "Detective Frost, what do you have to say about these rash of murders of late?"
"Magic users are being targeted and being killed without prejudice," a soft, male monotone voice said.
A familiar female voice added, "We would recommend that any magi, witch, wizard, or any magical practitioner not venture out alone at night."
"The hell," Lancer whispered as he looked at the TV. A familiar petite blond was standing there dressed in jeans and a leather jacket. Her hair was pulled back into a pony tail and her green eyes sharp and focused. She looked a little more developed, not the girl-child who taunted him about having an axe. Beside her was a guy who could give Diramuid of the Love Spot a run for his money for his good looks.
Lancer pointed at the TV and asked, "Is it just me, or is that Saber on the fucking screen?"
Alice:
Archer
Archer didn't mind that he was blown off. Because Forest was just as transfixed as he now was on the man standing there, completely impaled with spikes.
Seeing for himself that the living pincushion had incredible regeneration, he knew deep down that the guy could probably shrug it off. In fact, you could almost find it funny, provided that your sense of humor was dark enough. Archer didn't have much of one at the moment. This sort of thing tended to wear away at it. Plus it prodded at his moral sensibilities a bit. But really, deep down, he knew the guy would be fine, and it might be worse for both everyone in the room and Hakuno if he tried to interfere.
So he just stayed where he was, his guard up, no weapons deployed, but at least ready enough to spring into combat if need be in a flash if the situation called for it. Though really, he should be used to this sort of thing by now. Just a regular day in the Moon Cell seemed like about a regular day in the Nexus. The latter was just weirder.
Rin
--- Quote ---Lancer grinned and asked, "You wanna get something to eat first?"
--- End quote ---
"Sure, that might be a good place to-" Her voice caught in her throat at the sound of a very familiar voice coming from the television.
The blonde, green-eyed girl on the screen. It can't be. ...No. It has to be. I could be wrong, this place has a tendency to surprise, but...
--- Quote ---"The hell." Lancer pointed at the TV and asked, "Is it just me, or is that Saber on the fucking screen?"
--- End quote ---
"It's not just you," Rin replied softly. With some focus, driving her mind away from her own concerns for a moment, she smiled her most winning smile.
"Would you happen to know about where that news broadcast is being shot? Not the most romantic first stop on a date, but then, I feel like satisfying some curiosity today."
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