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Cross Effects: Rebirth (2.0) The RP
Daiki:
Enkidu - No Man's Land's periphery
Enkidu was running. Not as fast as he could, for he didn't want to cause an incident with these primitive vehicles occupying most of the roads available. Instead, he simply advanced at a good pace, avoiding the humans as much as possible and making sure the dragon did not distance him.
He gave it a glance, feeling more at ease with its imposing presence by his side.
"We are getting closer," he said with joy.
It was true. The buildings surrounding them gave way to more room to circulate, the area looked less crowded and he could smell an air less polluted by combustion. He forgot the setting, which had became a simple blur and only focused on keeping the same pace with his companion.
He found himself laughing, his heart alleviated from doubts and confusion. It didn't matter where they were headed. The only thing important right now was this feeling of freedom. From his very birth in this world he had always felt closer to the wild. Sprinting without a care in the world next to feral beasts brought him unmeasurable delight. It was different from being in the presence of the King but, not any less exhilarating. And the fact that the Wingless One was with him accentuated this sensation. Being alive to experiment this again was a blessing for him.
Soon, they had reached their goal and Enkidu contemplated the surroundings with a satisfied look. It didn't take him long to spot the two women headed in the same general direction than man and wyrm.
One of them had auburn hair and was shorter than her companion, her body reminiscent of those of the priestesses of Ishtar.The other one had hair on lighter side of brown and pale skin. She appeared to look a bit ill. Both wearing clothes of this era. Something that looked quite impractical to the man of another age.
With an eyebrow raised, he eyed the Wingless One. He felt a new sentiment of closeness with the scaly beast.
"Should we ask them for directions? They might know of a place we could use for ourselves."
****
Arcueid - Tokyo Tower
Arcueid watched the King laugh in earnest with mild interest.
--- Quote from: Gilgamesh ---You are not what I had expected from an Ancestor, certainly.
--- End quote ---
For a reason beyond her understanding, he seemed to have liked what she had said, in spite of the fact that she had been serious. She showed a pouting face when the blond man spoke once more.
--- Quote ---I must disappoint you - I have only one friend. Only one man is my equal, and throughout all of time this will never change.
--- End quote ---
Her face stiffened. Once again, the regal leader of Uruk clearly stated that it was something he would never reconsider. A hard determination. It only told her of how high he esteemed this unique friend of his.
She knew of this man. Gilgamesh, a proud king who ruled the most glorious Kingdom of humanity. His story inspired many legends but even his might could never last for long. His story took a dark turn after a certain event. She had heard horrible tales of his cruelty and how much of a tyrant he was. But right now, all she could see was someone honoring a precious comrade. She envied him for having such a precious bond. And so, when the next question came, she was lost in her thoughts.
--- Quote ---What of you, Ancestor?
--- End quote ---
Contemplating bitter regrets and joyful memories of her own, she didn't hear the King's question. Just for an instant, only the face of boy with glasses occupied her mind. Instead, with her gaze finally meeting his, she said.
"You're not as cold as I imagined you."
Her glare became harsher.
"I had heard of a Golden King around these parts. Someone ruling a business like they would rule over slaves. A being with a presence like no other. Someone willing to wipe out those who would stand in their way."
She paused, never breaking eye contact.
"I initially intended to crush you where you stood, King of Uruk."
Murderous intent seeped through her voice.
"You see, I can't have a tyrant engrossed in himself rule over this city."
Her serious expression softened and she gave him a smile.
"But seeing you talk warmly of your friend made me change my mind. You proved me that you're not a heartless person. You've shown genuine interest upon meeting again with this phoenix. And finally, you didn't attack me after I pushed and provoked you to that extent."
She offered him a handshake.
"You might be exactly the person the Nexus need. As you know, it is not my role to protect humanity. But you know how to rule. I only request that you stay fair as you do so."
Lycodrake:
Lycodrake Aptera - No Man’s Land periphery
As a messenger and runner for [Athena] Nike, not to mention a creature built for such tasks with a muscled body like big cats and wargs, Lycodrake Aptera easily kept pace with his humanoid companion.
Who was obviously reveling in running freely and seemed to become increasingly at ease as they move farther and further away from the taller buildings. The air subtly felt more natural and less tainted by over-zealous human mechanizations.
Just spending the time running with Enkidu seemed to bond them together as allies and friends. While the wingless dragon saw himself as a nice blend of “civilized” and “wild”, he enjoyed both and understood those that pursued one or the other. Though it was odd that his “wild” companion was a human, but odd was “normal”.
When he finally felt the balance truly shift towards being more supernatural and natural than man-made, Lycodrake had a good idea that they had begun to enter “No Man’s Land”.
--- Quote ---One of them had auburn hair and was shorter than her companion, her body reminiscent of those of the priestesses of Ishtar. The other one had hair on lighter side of brown and pale skin. She appeared to look a bit ill. Both were wearing clothes of this era. Something that looked quite impractical to the man of another age.
With an eyebrow raised, he eyed the Wingless One. He felt a new sentiment of closeness with the scaly beast.
"Should we ask them for directions? They might know of a place we could use for ourselves."
--- End quote ---
The wingless one eyed the two humans. Even from this distance he could tell that they smelled of blood, but he had little room to talk: he was and would remain a carnivore. The older one, he knew, was what humanoids would call alluring and extremely attractive. But he was, is, and never will be human, so that attraction was alien - though he understood the reasons. This was mainly because he had grown up with Athena and understood, but did not feel, what human attraction was.
He nodded to his green haired companion. If approaching them for directions turned out to be a bad idea, he could hold his own and would aim to assist Enkidu in doing the same.
Daiki:
Enkidu - No Man's Land periphery
Enkidu nodded. He walked up to the couple and stopped an instant before speaking. He addressed the dragon with nervous glance.
"Perhaps it would work better if you did the talk. I won't be able to interpret what they say anyway."
He gave it a reassuring pat on the shoulder.
"I trust you with this. If anything goes wrong, simply hit the ground once with your tail and it will be the signal to run."
Fighting was always an option but not necessary the best available.
Lycodrake:
Lycodrake Aptera - No Man's Land
--- Quote from: Daiki on May 31, 2014, 01:12:21 AM ---Enkidu nodded. He walked up to the couple and stopped an instant before speaking. He addressed the dragon with nervous glance.
"Perhaps it would work better if you did the talk. I won't be able to interpret what they say anyway."
He gave it a reassuring pat on the shoulder.
"I trust you with this. If anything goes wrong, simply hit the ground once with your tail and it will be the signal to run."
Fighting was always an option but not necessary the best available.
--- End quote ---
Lycodrake normally wasn't one to address strangers; he liked them to talk first for various reasons, but in this situation it was best that he push back against that insecurity. He just hoped that neither human would freak out. The scent of blood hung around the older one - he would have to be careful if that was an indication of a warrior.
"Excuse us, ladies. My friend and I are new to No Man's Land. Do you know of a place where we could find a place to stay - an unclaimed territory or piece of land?"
Elf:
--- Quote from: Brahmastra on May 30, 2014, 05:12:31 AM ---"My! Is this all yours? All of it?"
--- End quote ---
Gabriel smiled and said, "It's not much, but the bedroom, the adjoining bathroom, and study are all mine. Godmother would probably give me more room if I wished, but she does let me have free reign in the kitchen as long as I clean up after myself."
He knew it might sound odd that he lived with his Godmother, but in Nexus City she didn't want him by himself and he felt the same. It was very much a "who's watching who" situation.
--- Quote from: Brahmastra on May 30, 2014, 05:12:31 AM ---"Well then, Gabriel, were you not going to so, so many things to me?" she said faux-snidely over her shoulder, wanting to tease him just a bit more, before he overwhelmed her completely.
--- End quote ---
Gabriel chuckled and moved towards her. He stroked her hair back from her face before leaning towards her. "Yes, in good time. Precious things should be savored," he said with a smile before leaning forward to capture her lips with his own.
******
Once they got to the outskirts to No-Mans Land, Ash parked the V-Rod and made sure it was secure with an enchanted chain. It wasn't Wynn's work, but a vampire witch's that Gabriel and Forest both had contact with. Ash didn't trust Wynn at all, but Wynn indeed was a selfish bitch.
She looked at her progeny and said, "Let me do the talking and do not make eye contact."
As they walked into the oddly industrial yet gothic side of town, she noticed that there was a fucking wingless dragon walking next to a very androgynous being with a scent Ash had never smelled before. It smelled something like earth and clay, but not. There was something exotic about it as well; like some of the perfumes that the bible spoke of.
They walked up to the two of them, the green haired being saying things to the dragon in a language she'd never heard of before, and Ash spoke several languages herself. They approached, their gate light and nonthreatening.
"Excuse us, ladies. My friend and I are new to No Man's Land. Do you know of a place where we could find a place to stay - an unclaimed territory or piece of land?"
Ash's jaw dropped, she pointed, and said, "You're a bloody dragon."
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