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Abigail

Abigail held up her finger and said, "Half Fae.  My mom was human."

She bit her lip and said, "I'm empathic, Archer.  I can sense it.  I don't think you're going to hurt Law persay, but you want to hurt someone."

She dug a little deeper into her pile of blankets and pillows.  She mumbled, "And can't a girl just like a guy and want to help him?"

"Someone. And it isn't Law." Archer shifted his stance. Her being half fae made no difference to him, but it was rather interesting. "And of course you can. But it's part of my nature to be cynical about this sort of thing. Especially with magic users."

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LANCELOT

The former Knight of the Lake looked at Saber, puzzled, as she led him by the wrist around the precinct. Arturia was not very physically affectionate, yet the past few weeks she had taken to holding him by the wrist on the occasions they were out in public together.

He was distracted from his musings by a dish of muffins, which Saber eagerly partook in. Lancelot couldn’t resist taking one for himself, as well. It had been some time since he had eaten, and even cold as they were they smelled appetizing. The taste proved to live up to the aroma.

Saber berated the junior officer for his foul mouth and then moved on to a somewhat haggard looking official with short and messy hair flecked with white. The two spoke briefly and the former girl-king introduced him, but the dark knight had to struggle to pay attention. The sounds, openness and masses of people going about their business put him ill at ease. He felt exposed, transparent almost.

“My expertise lies more in combat than investigation, but I will be honored to be of what service I can,” the former Knight of the Lake said while offering the other man a small bow.



ANATU

A sudden, unwelcome noise interrupted the kind woman’s story. Anatu shifted in the woman’s arms to glare grumpily at whatever was making those sounds, only to realize that it was Just choking. She nearly panicked at the sight, only for her guide to speak and motion with one hand. She didn’t know what he was trying to say, but fortunately he seemed to get over his hacking fit.

Then Just and several other people who she hadn’t seen until now started talking. She might have been able to decipher some of their conversation but she found herself unable to care. The teenager only wanted to keep near this motherly figure.

The tanned brunette released her embrace, much to Anatu’s dismay. Then she pulled out a small blade, and before the girl realized it the elder woman had cut herself, causing a pure white liquid to pool in her palm. Anatu let out a surprised squeak, but the purpose in the woman’s actions prevented her from trying to remove the dagger. She then poured the pearly white fluid into a small vial, which she placed in the teenager’s palm, saying to drink it if she was in danger.

The babylonian cradled the vial, looking at it with awe. She nodded at the woman’s words and held her hands close to her chest.
“Uh, I - I’m Anatu,” she said with a stutter. “Can you tell me your name?”
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Of course a Trod like this can't have gone without being discovered by others.

The first clue as to her new company was a faint disturbance in the air, almost like the dying throes of a heat wave. Opening her eyes, the Changeling found a curious sight before her. A fellow Changeling, likely another Fairest, judging by her relatively human looks, clad in some kind of antique-looking plate armor. The embarrassed blush she'd come to expect from people who hadn't seen someone like her before, poor girl was probably questioning her orientation, complemented her fair skin quite well. Emily couldn't help but grin as the newcomer proceeded to explain the current situation to her in a tone that just barely betrayed her embarrassment.

Yes, I do think I'll have a bit of fun with this one.

Standing up, she all but sauntered over to the girl, extending a hand in greeting.

"Emily," she said, voice rife with mirth, "Of the Spring Court. Thank you for the warning, but I must ask what you mean by us being stuck here permanently. It's not as if there's anywhere else the Hedge will go but the world out-"

Wait a minute.

"You speak of the world outside of the Hedge as if it's not even the same world from which you entered it," Emily notes, the mirth now replaced by concern.

Mordred

She shook Emily's hand, even if getting closer to her only reminded her how she attractive she was. Again, she was confident she was not homosexual, but only because she was into guys.Oh well, maybe she's just my type, I don't think she's casting any charm on me. I don't remember anything before my Durance clearly, so I can't say I know myself well. But gosh, if I'm into girls too that only makes me more like my lookalike. But at least I don't dig whiteheads. I guess I have better taste than 'Saber' she thought, blushing even more as she had that epiphany.

"Right, right, and it's pretty dangerous out there, so we better stick together. I have my own apartment, so be my guest!" she offered without hesitation, wanting to help Emily out of goodness of her heart. "But, I'm in a bit of hurry, so would you help me with the harvest? I came for supplies after all."
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Lancelot, was it? From the looks of things this one might have been a superhuman too after all. Henry grunted in acknowledgement before he actually took the time to speak. "If things go south, your expertise will do us good then," he said, offering Lancelot a handshake. "You can call me Henry, officer, Barthow or whatever."

He turned to Noel, who still held the folder on the case in her hands. "This here is Elite Noel, who'll be our additional escort. Noel, these are Saber, and as you might have heard, Lancelot. They'll be coming with us down there."

At that, he reached for his coffee and gulped the rest of it down before turning towards the exit. As the demon paused mid-step to put on his trench coat, he looked back at them in a reharsed (but that was as genuine as any could be) expression of gruff anticipation.

"Well?" He asked. "The gear's in the car already, and we're behind schedule."
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Emily Blaskowicz

...Wonderful. I've somehow navigated to an entirely different world through a walk in the Hedge after coming in through a Hedge Gate that popped out of nowhere.

A sudden flare of the girl's blush calmed Emily somewhat, allowing her to take another look at her circumstances.

Well, at least that Autumn bitch can't follow me here, so there's that. Actually, this might not be so bad. A fresh start might do me some good. And aside from this girl, nobody knows who I am...Hmm...

Her fellow Changeling's offer was met with a smile.

"I've no doubt that there is a certain safety in numbers," Emily agrees, taking Mordred's hand in both of hers and leaning in slightly, "And I've even less doubt that we may grow quite...close, in time. However, before I can take you up on your offer, I have a few affairs that I feel I should attend to. I can get around this city under my own power, but you may come along if you wish.

"Now then," Emily says, releasing Mordred's hand, "This harvest shouldn't take too long with both of us working at it, so let's begin."

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[8:49:50 AM] Daniel Mahan: He can still get RAEG
[8:49:52 AM] Daniel Mahan: Just better at not loosing his marbles over it.
[8:50:09 AM] Helligator:> losing his marbles over it
                                      I seeeee what you did there


[11:00:22 PM] francobull III: elf, will you do rin?
[11:00:33 PM] Jennifer Bratcher: I would love to do Rin!
[11:00:39 PM] Jennifer Bratcher: I'd bend her over and . . .
[11:00:45 PM] francobull III: woah woah

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i litterally
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FORCE
not penetration
sheesh



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Emily Blaskowicz

...Wonderful. I've somehow navigated to an entirely different world through a walk in the Hedge after coming in through a Hedge Gate that popped out of nowhere.

A sudden flare of the girl's blush calmed Emily somewhat, allowing her to take another look at her circumstances.

Well, at least that Autumn bitch can't follow me here, so there's that. Actually, this might not be so bad. A fresh start might do me some good. And aside from this girl, nobody knows who I am...Hmm...

Her fellow Changeling's offer was met with a smile.

"I've no doubt that there is a certain safety in numbers," Emily agrees, taking Mordred's hand in both of hers and leaning in slightly, "And I've even less doubt that we may grow rather...close, in time. However, before I can take you up on your offer, I have a few affairs that I feel I should attend to. I can get around this city under my own power, but you may come along if you wish.

"Now then," Emily says, releasing Mordred's hand, "This harvest shouldn't take too long with both of us working at it, so let's begin."

Mordred

Grow... rather close? Did Emily imply something? Heh, if she likes me that way then I hit the jackpot. I would treasure such hot girlfriend, I don't care about being given odd looks by some people. she thought. Maybe it was attraction on first sight in her case?

"Of course I will accompany you, what knight wouldn't?" she smiled at Emily, hoping they would get along just fine.

Rikuyo

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Roxas was a bit disappointed by her lack of reaction.  Magical litters?  Was that some kind of spell?  Either way, she just shot a bird down by accident, so maybe it isn't a good idea to show off anything else in an attempt to please her.

"Well anyway, I am Roxas.  I know a little bit of magic but I wouldn't say im an expert, at least, not in this city.  I can't summon "litters" but I can do other things."  He said, as if being interviewed for a job."

Rikuyo

"I'm Rikuyo. So, if you're not magician, then maybe you are someone who is a fighter like me?" She looked at Roxas with hope glimmering in her eyes. If he was strong, it would be fun to spar with him.

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Noeru Varmillion!!!

Noel meekly followed Henry out of the office, dreading the meeting with the short blond Saber. She looked so serious and scary! She was also supposed to be the star officer on the police force! All she’d heard about this Saber reminded her wholey too much of Jin Kisaragi for her comfort.

As soon as Henry greeted Saber, Noel’s eyes widened. Accompanying Saber was an enormous brusque looking man. He looked like he was brooding over something. And his armor-his armor was dark and evil looking, like something the villain would be wearing in one of the story books she’d read as a child, not something that a friend of the police would be wearing! She was so absorbed in her thoughts that she didn’t notice Henry was introducing her to them.

“-ur additional escort. Noel, these are Saber, and as you might have heard, Lancelot. They'll be coming with us down there." She heard him finish.

“Oh!” Noel almost yelped as she stuffed the folder underneath her arm. “Umm-nice to meet you both!” She said, extending her vibrating arm to the black knight whose name was apparently Lancalot, like in the storybooks.
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Emily Blaskowicz

Admittedly, Mordred's enthusiasm caught Emily a bit off guard, and she couldn't help but allow a giggle at how...endearing, for lack of a better term, it was. Leave it to the Summer Court to respond to something that was seemingly embarrassing them not too long ago with such unchecked emotion.

I suppose that attitude fits her mien, in any case.

"You hardly need accompany me as a knight for these tasks," Emily says after the fit passes, doing her best to stifle any further laughter, "I'm hardly helpless. Regardless, I'd rather you accompany me as a friend, if I may call you such. Though, I'd rather we get to know each other first."

With that, she gets started with the task of harvesting the Goblin Fruits, the better to get out of here and see as much of this new city as soon as she can. So much potential...
[8:49:50 AM] Daniel Mahan: He can still get RAEG
[8:49:52 AM] Daniel Mahan: Just better at not loosing his marbles over it.
[8:50:09 AM] Helligator:> losing his marbles over it
                                      I seeeee what you did there


[11:00:22 PM] francobull III: elf, will you do rin?
[11:00:33 PM] Jennifer Bratcher: I would love to do Rin!
[11:00:39 PM] Jennifer Bratcher: I'd bend her over and . . .
[11:00:45 PM] francobull III: woah woah

francobulli'd - Today at 4:53 PM
i litterally
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FORCE
not penetration
sheesh



Sakura Today at 7:09 PM
don't see anything that triggers my gm senses

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Emily Blaskowicz

Admittedly, Mordred's enthusiasm caught Emily a bit off guard, and she couldn't help but allow a giggle at how...endearing, for lack of a better term, it was. Leave it to the Summer Court to respond to something that was seemingly embarrassing them not too long ago with such unchecked emotion.

I suppose that attitude fits her mien, in any case.

"You hardly need accompany me as a knight for these tasks," Emily says after the fit passes, doing her best to stifle any further laughter, "I'm hardly helpless. Regardless, I'd rather you accompany me as a friend, if I may call you such. Though, I'd rather we get to know each other first."

With that, she gets started with the task of harvesting the Goblin Fruits, the better to get out of here and see as much of this new city as soon as she can. So much potential...

Mordred

"No, no, I didn't mean to call you helpless, it's just the city is really that rife with problems. I found myself cornered too many times over last two days, and few in my Court would dare to call me helpless." Mordred tried to justify to Emily why she was concerned about her safety, but the Changeling started harvesting Goblin Fruits. "Okay, grab as many as you can carry back to Ironside. Don't mind if I take more time." she said, as she ate some of fruits as she was harvesting them. She not only wanted to bring some fruits back but also replenish her reserves right and there. Who knew on whom she could stumble.

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"Hmm...It wouldn't be outside the realm of possibility that there are foes here that you cannot defeat with strength alone," Emily notes, looking back at Mordred, "But I've never been much of a fighter myself, so it doesn't matter too much just how much stronger these threats may be."

"And I'm already carrying as many fruits as I can," Emily says, patting down the modified coat to check that all the fruits are secure in the pouches sewn in on the inside, "Here you go."

With that, Emily hands some of the freshly harvested fruits over to Mordred, unable to help but smile with the knowledge that, no matter how far she was from home, she still wasn't quite alone.

"Anyway," Emily says, dusting herself off as she gets up, "Take as long as you need."

With that, she sits down cross-legged across from Mordred, resuming her meditation on the air around her, now vibrant with their combined Mantles, as she waits. Unlike the still air before, now it writhes like a living thing, the dry heat of the Summer mixing with the cool drafts of Spring.
[8:49:50 AM] Daniel Mahan: He can still get RAEG
[8:49:52 AM] Daniel Mahan: Just better at not loosing his marbles over it.
[8:50:09 AM] Helligator:> losing his marbles over it
                                      I seeeee what you did there


[11:00:22 PM] francobull III: elf, will you do rin?
[11:00:33 PM] Jennifer Bratcher: I would love to do Rin!
[11:00:39 PM] Jennifer Bratcher: I'd bend her over and . . .
[11:00:45 PM] francobull III: woah woah

francobulli'd - Today at 4:53 PM
i litterally
said
FORCE
not penetration
sheesh



Sakura Today at 7:09 PM
don't see anything that triggers my gm senses

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Roxas

"I'm Rikuyo. So, if you're not magician, then maybe you are someone who is a fighter like me?" She looked at Roxas with hope glimmering in her eyes. If he was strong, it would be fun to spar with him.


Roxas thought back to Vanguard.  The fight with him pushed Roxas to his limits and even then he still lost.  Vanguard was fast and extremely powerful, able to completly outclass Roxas when it came to sheer destructive power.  He originally spared with him to see how powerful the people in the nexus were and to gauge Vanguard's personality.  Perhaps the same can be done for Rikuyo.

He looked at the skeleton on the ground of the bird.  Its probably not a good idea to take her too lightly.  With that thought, he shifted his eye contact to this new stranger.

"Yeah I am more of a fighter than a magician.  Though I have no idea what "strong" means in this world.  Although, I figure ill find out soon.  Want to spar?"  Roxas said, already mentally prepared to fight and beginning to fill with excitement.
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Sakura

Sakura choked back sobs when Rin confirmed she wasn’t being bad after all. “Thank--Thank goodness!” She said through her tears. “I’m glad-I’m glad you believed in me Nee-san!” Rin tenderly brushed away the tears streaming down her cheeks. “I’m glad-I’m glad you’re my sister! i’m glad you’re finally here-I’ve been so lonely!”

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Mia

“Hmmm, Toys don’t get to complain about the game. Toys don’t get to ask why they are playing the game.” Small wisps of red emanated from Mia’s eyes. “Toys just play the game.”

It was simple, the man before her was not a man, not a person, in Mia’s eyes. He was a toy, a toy that was destined to be broken, to be played with until only a hollow fragment remained. Mia would not kill him though, he needed to be punished, and he needed to know what it means to be a toy.

And so Mia began to walk towards him.



Suiren

“Hmm, I don’t really get it.  But whatever, it just means I can have more good fights.”  Suiren’s battle hungry grin appeared. “Although, buddy… you need to not doubt how strong I am.”

She stood up and began to stretch, “But you’re like, a four out of ten? Ya, about that, you’re not Mikhail, that’s for sure.” She turned and looked at him out of the corner of her eye.

Even if he had magic, to obtain a true invocation changes you, to obtain magic capable of being called a ‘Law’ changes you. This man did not have the personality, did not have the traits of one at that level.

She didn’t doubt his strength, but he wasn’t even close to a level that could understand her power and strength. He might be a good opponent, but he was not the challenge she was looking for. 



Grenth

Grenth sat in his chair, looking at the pages before him. It was about midday, and he was preparing for his journey into the sewers. The pieces of his black ice were prepared; he put a lot of effort into making sure they were ready for this.

Leaning against the table to rose himself to a standing position, after he managed it he took note of the slight trembling in his arm.

How many years was it since he used magic like he did last night. Creation of a complete Golem in one moment, then formation of a wall of Black Ice. Not to mention the curse he used to assist that swordsman.

He was old. That was for certain.

He clenched his hand into a fist and the trembling stopped. And he set out to finish his preparations for his expedition.

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The Assassin groaned in pain as the staff struck it. The impact fractured what it had that passed for a bone structure and sent a shock through its entire body that caused it to release the woman who carried the chalice. The being rolled over, away from the recipient of the darkness that had made it so, away from the jailor of its greater parts.

Pain clouded it, but also sharpened it. Still in the smoke cloud, it could not freely sink into the shadows - but it would not be denied. It would kill, kill and maim and tear and sever. The smoke started to clear. It was the one who wounded it. The one who kept getting in its way, denying it. Kill himmmmmm.

With inhuman feral speed, the Assassin pierced trough the smoke, jagged arms swinging in eviscerating strikes, its body bloating even further with sharp tendrils.
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[13:39:00] Helligator: Don't be a shitlord.

[04:32:08] Helligator: I can't make dragons in power armor like this

[19:50:12] francobull III: [...] why are you being all assive aggressive?

[23:32:37] Helligator: use the narrative as a means to convey an interesting story and cool conflicts with the openness you're allowed
[23:32:43] Helligator: not to CHEAT stories and conflicts

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Abigail

Abigail sighed and said, "I can understand that.  I just don't want Law hurt.  So, this person you want to hurt, do they at least deserve it?"


Saber

Saber frowned as Henry introduced "Elite Noel" to them.  The girl was trembling, fresh faced, and absolutely nervous.  She lacked Lancelot's intimidation or Forest's confidence.   

She replied, "I am Saber.  I hope you prove yourself on this mission today, Elite Noel."


Rin

“I’m glad-I’m glad you believed in me Nee-san!"

Rin brought out a kleenex from her coat pocket and gently cleaned Sakura's face of tears with a sigh.   “I’m glad-I’m glad you’re my sister! i’m glad you’re finally here-I’ve been so lonely!”

Rin smiled and said, "So Faust isn't good company?  Now, that looks better.  Right?"  She gave Shirou a pointed look that all but said, If you don't agree with me I'll knock your block off.