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Re: Cross Effects- The RP
« Reply #645 on: November 20, 2013, 10:58:34 PM »
Shuya sighed.

"Look, kiddo. Defending your family is fine. That's not the issue. It's the way you do it that is wrong. Smart people are the ones who always think before acting. If you let your emotions drive your acts and kill someone on the spot, before making sure there isn't another solution , then you're no different that bad guys like me. The only difference is the the reason for which you would end up killing someone. And when you think about it, it doesn't matter once the guy's dead."

Killing in self defense or in defense of someone else is acceptable to you? Fine. But it doesn't make it right. Only cold blooded people, who don't care about others, can walk away without a guilty mind after killing. If you start thinking like that, because 'it was their fault', within a decade, you'll be exactly like me. When you make a mistake, make sure to clean up your mess. And apologize properly.

Violence is the easy method. People on the side of justice got a whole lot more trouble because it's not easy to live that way. Regardless, keeping a cool head is a requirement when you deal with a tough situation. I'm sure your parents would at least agree with this. Also the fact that getting killed isn't gonna help anyone. Besides, the world isn't clearly split between good and bad people, like Law hinted at. That's why you gotta be careful."

Shuya pointed a finger in the vampire's direction.

"For now, just watch this one over there. I'm sure you can learn a bit from her."

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Re: Cross Effects- The RP
« Reply #646 on: November 21, 2013, 02:13:55 AM »

The familiar nodded absent-mindedly, his mind focused on the man's thoughts.

"Ruu is simply a tool, that is why." His answer came naturally. He picked up a Blu-ray box and started to read what was written on the verso. "It looks like humans to accomplish its task."

He kept silent after that. After a minute, he put back the movie where it was initially. Maybe he should explain things a bit better?

"Ruu is an artificial construction. Everything is an imitation. Bones, flesh, blood. No gender. Doesn't have brains like you, it has magic core instead." He placed his left hand where, were he a real child, his heart would have been. "Everything is empty here."

He walked up to the television and stared at his strange reflected image.

"It was born to obey. To be useful to the Master. And to protect nature. It doesn't require more than that." He could never be like the humans even if he tried because he lacked in so many areas. Ruu placed his hand on the screen, wondering how it felt to be one of them. No matter how much he would ask, no clear answer could be obtained. It was something to experience by yourself. Just like how he couldn't reach his own reflection through the screen, it would be forever inaccessible.

He felt the urge to yell his frustration, but simply kept it sealed inside as he always did.

After a moment, he just sat, facing the TV. The occasions to interact with others were too few in his long existence. He could rarely get past the barrier of appearance because of the ridiculous look his Master deemed to grant him. And people would never exchange serious words with unknown kids. Some had demonstrated a strange kind of compassion in the past, but never did it lead to something constructive.

He was a monster after all. Unable to understand a world which had evolved faster than he could adapt, it was ineluctable for humans to perceive him as such. Nobody would expect him to have such strength with such a small body. People eventually would get afraid of him and either chased the Familiar or would run away.

But it had changed tonight. For the first time in three centuries, someone reached for him. Lancer even allowed physical contact. Circumstances, as they were, didn't allow for discussion, yet Ruu was still grateful for it. As impossible to express it in words as it could be.

For once, he had found people with whom he could discuss and pass time. People who wouldn't consider him strange or worse. So, he tried showing gratitude by preparing something to eat. But he had failed miserably. Even if the words addressed to him were kind, even he would understand after seeing what he did.

But he still had a chance to help miss Haku, like she had been called. Luck or not, it would be idiotic to waste a chance to redeem himself. And all he had to do was to prove his worth.  Because there was no point in useless material, he will do his best to complete the task at hand.

 "Ruu is ready for the mission," he said, with a military salute.
Finn sat there in silence. He had a slight frown on his face- not angry, oh no, not even close, but just contemplative, perhaps a bit confused and a little... sad. After a moment, he looked the familiar straight in the eyes, the look in them sincere, before speaking. "Listen... well, you may think what I'm about to say is kinda weird, based offa what you just said, but..." A small smile made it's way on Finn's face. "Well, even if you're real different on the inside, and your parts are artificial, that doesn't change the fact that ya obviously have feelings and thoughts and stuff. Even if ya don't quite think the same as most humans do, you still think. You still feel sad, or happy. Don't matter what your insides are made outta, for all those reasons, you're still a person, even if those magi who ordered ya around couldn't see it."

His smile became a bit sad. "I don't know whether or not you'll take that to heart or not but... well, I hope you will, someday." The young freelancer extended his hand out to Ruu, the tinge of sadness melting away. "Beyond that, all I can do for now is offer this- my friendship. Comrades in arms, allies, buddies, whatever you wanna call it is good with me. You cool with that?"

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Archer arrived behind Shirou just in time to see his younger self aim a bead at the stranger speaking to Forest, who was closing a deal with her. She accepted what seemed to be a pretty reasonable deal, and he heard the apparent Mob boss tell the hiding mercenary to lower his firearm.

"You heard him, put the rifle down," said Archer, trying his best to not startle the young man in the process. Having the gun go off because Shirou had been caught off guard would be an unpleasant way for this to end indeed. "I think Forest has this under control." Archer then turned around to make his way back to the kitchen, carefully listening for Shirou's movements or the sounds of gunfire as he went.

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Re: Cross Effects- The RP
« Reply #647 on: November 21, 2013, 04:34:05 AM »
Lancer followed Shuya into the garage.  He immediately spotted the hulking monster that was shaking Forest's hand.  He heard the two of them talking, Forest mentioning a demi-god who liked to fight and would probably go for a sparring match.

His eyes glinted as he sized up his potential opponent with his sheer size and powerful aura.  He thought, Well, that's going to be a hell of a good time.  The Celt made a note to thank his Landlady later.  He moved to go talk to his soon to be battle buddy when he heard Lawrence say, ""A serious asshole who claims to be the son of Cu Cuchulain, and stinks of extra dimensional monstrosity. Also the reason Tatoo's McGee is here."

Lancer spot the woman with the tattoos and the oppressing aura.  It reminded him of the corrupted Archer's aura except stronger.  He wondered if she was tainted like that asshole, or if she was the taint herself. 

He looked over at Lawrence and said, "I killed my son.  Twas an accident, but it doesn't make him any less dead."  With that, he walked over to Forest and Joe.

******

Forest grinned as Joe shook her hand with surprising gentleness, and replied, "Its a deal."

Then she sent to Shirou, Stand down.  I've got this under control. Besides, all you're going to do is make him angry, and you really don't want to see this guy angry.  Like, I mean it's not going to hurt him.

Aloud she gestured to Lancer as he approached, "Joe, this is Lancer, Lancer, this is Joe.  Hopefully I'll kill two birds with one stone and give you both a challenge."

Then she looked over at Shuya and said, "Well, if I wasn't here then this area would be littered with dead bodies.  So shush and stop filling that boy's head with nonsense or Rider will have your hide.  Figuratively and literally."

She smiled again and said, "Well, I have to go play medic, I'm sure you have a lot to talk about."

******

Lancer grinned up at Joe and said, "You're big.  Call me Lancer."

******

"Something like that," Archer said with a smile before kissing the top of her head.  "But yeah, I've thought long and hard about this for a very long time."

*****

Forest managed to get beside Lawrence and started rooting through her first aid kit.  The first thing she did was pour alcohol on her hands before snapping on a pair of blue nitrate gloves.  She looked at Kioyshi and explained in perfect yet accented Japanese, "First I sterilized my hands as best as possible in these conditions before putting on the gloves."

She then looked at Lawrence and used gauze to clean out the wound.  "It's deep, but luckily he missed an artery.  Thank the Lord and Lady for small favors, right?"  Then she pulled out a tube of something and explained, "This is dermabond.  Think of it like liquid stitches.  It'll cause less scarring and be less invasive than actual stitches."  Then she began to apply the purple liquid, sealing the wound together with a furrowed brow, making sure the edges neatly met each other.

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« Reply #648 on: November 21, 2013, 04:39:11 AM »
Rin looked up at the corrupted bowman and smiled. "Let's make up for lost time then." Her smile turned mischievous. "Well, more than we already have anyway."

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Re: Cross Effects- The RP
« Reply #649 on: November 21, 2013, 06:32:18 PM »


Ruu watched Finn's hand with an uneasy look. Ruu had given him the explanation as to why the familiar was nothing more than that, but this man had shrugged it off like it wasn't important.  He tried to link with him in spite of that. He saw him as something, no, as someone. A full fledged person even with all his faults and inability to adapt?

Tiny hands pressed on the large palm and Ruu started shaking. What was this feeling? It was new, unexpected and alien to him. A sensation like a hand clutching his chest in a merciless grip and the familiar felt his eyes watering for a reason beyond his reasoning.

Could he really be a person? Him? He blinked once and drops escaped his eyes. His face twitched awkwardly as he was unable to cope up with the new range of emotions flooding his mind.

Ruu stared in Finn's eyes, with a trembling voice he asked;

"Can it really have friends?"

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"Yes, mom," answered the swordsman when Forest told him off.

Not that he would mind if Rider would come at him seriously, but arguing with Forest could warrant another bad experience.

Shuya let the vampire to tend to Lawrence's wound and stepped away from them.  Lancer was busy exchanging greetings with Grey Face. Both were probably sizing up each other. Shuya wouldn't mind witnessing a good fight, but he was there first. As such, he didn't want to wait any longer. Still, interrupting a promising fight was bad manners. Probably the best option would be to suggest a compromise.

"Lancer, what you say about setting up a Texas Hold' em? That will keep us busy while we can have a good drink at the same time." Shuya eyed the newcomer. "What you say big guy? Up for it?"

He turned to the Sin-Eater, the guy needed a distraction too. "Hey, wanna join us, Law?"


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Re: Cross Effects- The RP
« Reply #650 on: November 21, 2013, 07:15:20 PM »
"Nah, I'm going to sleep this off."

Lawrence gingerly attempted to move his arm. The glue held, so that was fine. Picking up the shotgun, he headed upstairs. Tomorrow would be the best time to get some plasm. Right now, he just needed some rest.

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« Reply #651 on: November 21, 2013, 09:20:42 PM »
Kiyoshi was now incandescent with rage. The guy was simply a moron. He seemed to blame everyone but himself for the consequences of his actions, and his own stupidity.

"What, so I should have just stood there and watched you kill my friend because it might have gone wrong, or because you might have been a good guy?

Sorry, but I'm not going to stand there and watch you murder someone in front of me. Plus, it wasn't an accident it went in that direction, I deflected it that way intentionally. And, I went for your arm to make sure you didn't take another shot. Despite what you might think, I'm not an idiot, I'm just unwilling to stand by and let someone die just in case things go wrong.

Don't you dare try to pin the blame on me, either, you're the one who took the damn shot, and the one who came in waving a gun around threateningly in the first place. Everything that happened is your fault. Had I not acted, Connor would be lying on the floor in a pool of blood right now. So, yeah, I think I made the right choice, and I think my parents would be damn proud of me for saving him.

And, no, my mother is not a monster, but nor is Connor, and that isn't stopping you calling him one. We are not from your world, we do not know what unusual things you might pick up on. My mother's magic is unusual and often comes off as evil to people, and I do not know if you will pick up on that and go charging after her like you did with Connor. And she can't 'turn it off' like he can.

Take Kuro here, for example", he continued, the little shadow familiar peeping his head out and arms out of Kiyoshi's pocket and waving at the man, "would you see him as evil?"

Before the man could answer, though, Shuya spoke up once more.

Kiyoshi signed at his response. The idiot simply didn't seem to understand the situation.

"Look, if I'd stopped to think then Connor would be dead. I had no choice but to act immediately because the idiot was about to shoot. He had to be stopped, and that didn't seem likely without removing his ability to attack.

I don't like the idea of killing people, no, but I'm not going to listen to your rubbish. Killing someone in self-defence or to defend others is not wrong, not when there is really no alternative. My dad has done it before, even my mum has on occasion. And, there are some people who just plain deserve to die. My mother's 'grandfather', Zouken, for example. I don't know exactly what he did, mummy never tells me the details, but I do know he hurt her horribly as a child, and treated her as a tool for his own ends. A person like that is not someone who can ever be forgiven."

Then, finally, he turned to Forest.

"Thank you for dealing with the mess before that idiot actually managed to kill someone. And, can you please explain to him why protecting someone from being shot is not a bad thing...."

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Re: Cross Effects- The RP
« Reply #652 on: November 21, 2013, 09:58:09 PM »
Kiyoshi was now incandescent with rage. The guy was simply a moron. He seemed to blame everyone but himself for the consequences of his actions, and his own stupidity.

"What, so I should have just stood there and watched you kill my friend because it might have gone wrong, or because you might have been a good guy?

Sorry, but I'm not going to stand there and watch you murder someone in front of me. Plus, it wasn't an accident it went in that direction, I deflected it that way intentionally. And, I went for your arm to make sure you didn't take another shot. Despite what you might think, I'm not an idiot, I'm just unwilling to stand by and let someone die just in case things go wrong.

Don't you dare try to pin the blame on me, either, you're the one who took the damn shot, and the one who came in waving a gun around threateningly in the first place. Everything that happened is your fault. Had I not acted, Connor would be lying on the floor in a pool of blood right now. So, yeah, I think I made the right choice, and I think my parents would be damn proud of me for saving him.

And, no, my mother is not a monster, but nor is Connor, and that isn't stopping you calling him one. We are not from your world, we do not know what unusual things you might pick up on. My mother's magic is unusual and often comes off as evil to people, and I do not know if you will pick up on that and go charging after her like you did with Connor. And she can't 'turn it off' like he can.

Take Kuro here, for example", he continued, the little shadow familiar peeping his head out and arms out of Kiyoshi's pocket and waving at the man, "would you see him as evil?"
It looks like a tiny spirit.

'Pfft. I know. The kid has no idea what I saw.'

In all honesty, that was what it looked like. Stained and burdened with sin, maybe, but ultimately it was just another spirit. Spirits could be dealt with. Reality devouring abominations on the other hand...

Lawrence stopped in midstep.

"No, what I'm saying is that you can't assume you always know whats right. What you did was put simply luck. Not skill, no matter how much you might claim it, it could have turned out far differently if I'd even twitched in a different direction. And you are an idiot for not getting the fucking point. I know what I'm doing. I did the same thing you claim to wish to do - be a hero and try to save people. Fucking hell kid, did everything the two of us say not go through your thick skull? I'm not blaming you for taking the shot, I'm blaming you for going after the gun and not the wielder. You're gonna get someone killed kid, and it might be you.

And no, I don't see him as evil. He's just a spirit, and a rather harmless one. So basically, same with your mother, which I fucking SAID earlier that if she looks harmless I won't do shit. Get off your high horse you spoiled little shit. Meanwhile, Connor looked like the mask of a reality devouring monstrosity that needed to be dealt with before he got out of hand. I didn't even know someone could imitate their appearance in the Twilight. So fuck off kid, I had a damn good reason to do what I did, and for all your claim of 'threatening you' I never aimed that shotgun at anyone but him. And in the end, if you want to be a hero, you'll end up doing the same fucking thing at some point. Welcome to life. Sometimes doing the right thing isn't justifiable or pleasant." Lawrence flipped Kiyoshi the bird as he took his first steps up the stairs.

You know, there's plenty of ways you could make his life hell...

'But he doesn't. I'm already tempted to show the little shit how far in over his head he is. If he keeps this up he isn't going to have a pleasant nights sleep for years. '

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Re: Cross Effects- The RP
« Reply #653 on: November 22, 2013, 01:50:46 AM »
Lancer grinned up at Joe and said, "You're big.  Call me Lancer."

Joe looked at the blue haired irishman, sizing him up before grinning and replying "The name's Fixit, Joe Fixit."

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"Oh bloody hell! There goes my stealthy escape" Seras cursed before she shifted her form into that of a homeless woman and hobbled away from the building now blazing uncontrollably, a homeless woman would go unnoticed by all as Seras made her escape.
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Re: Cross Effects- The RP
« Reply #654 on: November 22, 2013, 03:57:21 AM »
Lancer grinned and said, "Well, nice to meet cha' Joe Fixit."

"Lancer, what you say about setting up a Texas Hold' em? That will keep us busy while we can have a good drink at the same time." Shuya eyed the newcomer. "What you say big guy? Up for it?"

Lancer tilted his head and asked, "What's Texas Hold'Em?  Does it involve throwing rocks?  I'm really good at throwing rocks."

******

Forest sighed as Lawrence started to head up stairs, leaving her alone cleaning the bloody mess.  She mumbled, "You're welcome for patching your arm up."

Then she turned to Kiyoshi and waved cheerfully at the little shadow creature perched in his pocket.  "Well, hello there poppet," she said as a greeting to it, grinning at it.

She disposed of all the bloody bandages and gloves in a tiny plastic bag she easily sealed.  It would have to be burned later, but it was far below her list of priorities.  She tucked a lock of hair behind her ear and smiled at the boy.  In Japanese, she answered, "Well, its not an easy question to answer, Kioyshi. Had I'd been in your shoes I probably would have done something similar to protect my friend.  Or rather, incapacitate him until I got both sides of the story. Then again, I've been doing this thing for a very long time."

She tilted her head and said, "Being a superhero isn't an easy thing, poppet, but the idea of saving others is a rare and beautiful thing.  And you have something that people like the Shirou on the rooftop and I don't.  You have family.  You have someone to support you when you need it.  With some learning, you could be a wonderful hero, but something that every hero needs to know is they have to listen."

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Archer smiled at Rin's words and said, "Indeed we do."  He reached for the shampoo and asked, "May I?"

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« Reply #655 on: November 22, 2013, 09:48:37 AM »
There was definitely more to this Joe Fixit then met the eye. Shirou never claimed to be a stealth expert, but he knew his way around when it came to stealth, as many an unfortunate magus found. Yet this admittedly ape-like man had detected him instantly, alerting Forest in the process.

He felt a presence behind and quickly rolled away, wheeling around SMG raised. He cursed internally when he saw the profile of the familiar red-clad Servant.

"You heard him, put the rifle down. Forest has this handled," Archer said slowly, evidently trying not to startle him.

Shirou's silver eyes bored into Archer as he said, "I'm not doing it for her. It's for all the victims and possible victims of this Don. But..." Shirou sighed, eyes reverting to gold, "My cover's blown, and if I attack now, he'd blame this household. Not to mention you'd stop me before I could fire. Let's go back."

He brushed past the Servant, reinforcing his legs before leaping through the window. He acknowledged Forest's message with a nod.

"Let's head back to the Garage. I think I heard Kiyoshi yelling."

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« Reply #656 on: November 22, 2013, 07:00:31 PM »
Axe Cop sighed. He lowered his axe, and his mustache drooped slightly as well. He didn't look sad, but damn close to it.

"Well, this isn't the best day," he scratched his hat with his free hand. "We've lost two perps already. One to mechanical problems and another to teleporting. At least we can make wanted posters now."

He turned to his comrades. "People, let's go back to the station. Don't be discouraged, this is perfectly normal. We'll get them eventually after we're more settled. For now though, we should get a good night's slee-"

Three things happened in very quick succession.

First, there was the sound of a faint gunshot from Axe Cop's left.

Second, a huge fireball exploded in mid air several blocks to his right.

And finally, he noticed the giant castle that stood in the middle of the city like a testament to medieval madness. It was kind of embarrassing that he hadn't noticed it sooner, really.

Axe Cop's grip on his axe tightened. "The night is young," he said after a moment. "Fine, let's investigate a bit more. Inferno Cop, Doomrider Cop, check out that castle and fireball. I can't go to the castle since it's too far away, and me seeing another fire fighter's axe won't end well at all, so I'll investigate the gunshot. You choose which one to take amongst yourselves. After you're done investigating, go back to the station for a cup of joe and tell Gun Cop what happened. Tomorrow, we'll be doing some tracking, so make sure to get a good night's sleep."

"Any objections?"

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« Reply #657 on: November 22, 2013, 07:38:48 PM »
Axe Cop sighed. He lowered his axe, and his mustache drooped slightly as well. He didn't look sad, but damn close to it.

"Well, this isn't the best day," he scratched his hat with his free hand. "We've lost two perps already. One to mechanical problems and another to teleporting. At least we can make wanted posters now."

He turned to his comrades. "People, let's go back to the station. Don't be discouraged, this is perfectly normal. We'll get them eventually after we're more settled. For now though, we should get a good night's slee-"

Three things happened in very quick succession.

First, there was the sound of a faint gunshot from Axe Cop's left.

Second, a huge fireball exploded in mid air several blocks to his right.

And finally, he noticed the giant castle that stood in the middle of the city like a testament to medieval madness. It was kind of embarrassing that he hadn't noticed it sooner, really.

Axe Cop's grip on his axe tightened. "The night is young," he said after a moment. "Fine, let's investigate a bit more. Inferno Cop, Doomrider Cop, check out that castle and fireball. I can't go to the castle since it's too far away, and me seeing another fire fighter's axe won't end well at all, so I'll investigate the gunshot. You choose which one to take amongst yourselves. After you're done investigating, go back to the station for a cup of joe and tell Gun Cop what happened. Tomorrow, we'll be doing some tracking, so make sure to get a good night's sleep."

"Any objections?"
Doomrider saluted, text book. "On it boss. Inferno Cop, hop on my bike!"

Gunning the engine of the Harley of Hell, Doomrider prepared to take off. That castle was a buzzkill that didn't have any cocaine. The fireball would be far better to investigate. "We're gonna RIDE BITCHES!"

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« Reply #658 on: November 22, 2013, 09:02:19 PM »
Kiyoshi sighed with relief at the man's words, even if his general attitude was still exceptionally grating. Now that he knew his mother would be safe he didn't need to protect her from him.

Still, the guy's general attitude was seriously angering Kiyoshi, especially the rude sign he had made at Kiyoshi as he turned to leave. He clearly had no concept of “politeness” or “niceness”, and nor did he seem to have any idea how to actually talk to real people. In short, he was just an asshole.

Before Kiyoshi could respond, though, the blond woman called Forest spoke up.

 "Well, hello there poppet”, she said as she waved at Kuro. Without waiting for any instructions, the little shadow returned the wave politely, causing Kiyoshi to smile.

Then, she turned to Kiyoshi.

"Well, its not an easy question to answer, Kioyshi. Had I'd been in your shoes I probably would have done something similar to protect my friend.  Or rather, incapacitate him until I got both sides of the story. Then again, I've been doing this thing for a very long time”, she said.

Then, tilting her head, she added, "Being a superhero isn't an easy thing, poppet, but the idea of saving others is a rare and beautiful thing.  And you have something that people like the Shirou on the rooftop and I don't.  You have family.  You have someone to support you when you need it.  With some learning, you could be a wonderful hero, but something that every hero needs to know is they have to listen."

Kiyoshi smiled at the woman's kind words.

“I'd like to have incapacitated him, Forest, but I don't have the power to do that, especially not in an emergency situation. All I have right now are my swords, and swords aren't the best weapon if you're trying not to cause wounds. Plus, I did cut his arm, as long as he got treatment he was going to be OK”, he said.

Then, he turned to his retreating opponent. “Look, moron, perhaps what I did wasn't the best choice, but you left me no other option, and no time to think. Attacking you wouldn't have stopped you getting a shot off, and the best outcome of that would have been you shooting randomly. If I had not acted Connor would be dead, and I am not going to apologise for saving someone's life.

As for my mother, it's good to hear that you won't attack her, but how was I meant to know that before? Sure you said you wouldn't do anything if my mother looks harmless, but Connor looks harmless to me, yet you still attacked him.

How am I meant to know what you will see as dangerous? We're not from your world, we don't know how your magic works.

And, you threatened my friends, that is no different from threatening me personally. Like Forest said, any true hero would do the same to protect those they care for.

And, no, killing innocent people 'just in case' is not what a hero does. Heroes do not kill except in self-defence, or if the person they're killing deserves it. That's what my dad told me, and I am not going to take the word of a rude asshole who I've barely met and an amoral murderer over my own father”, he added.

Then, he turned back to Forest.

“Thanks, Forest. I know being a hero is difficult, and I know that I can't do it on my own. But, I am not going to take that idiot's advice over my own father, and I will never abandon my friends and family like he seems to expect. And, really, I don't understand why Shuya thinks can lecture me about this, because he is certainly no hero. His idea of a hero is someone who stands there and watches whilst he murders random people....”

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Re: Cross Effects- The RP
« Reply #659 on: November 22, 2013, 09:32:39 PM »
"Okay. Good luck, team." Axe Cop waved them off. He didn't salute because he wasn't a soldier and only soldiers could salute, but waving was fine.

After they had left, he gathered up his stuff including the grappling hook gun and the various forms the ghost girl had ripped up. Then he focused and revealed his lobster antenna again. They twitched towards the direction of the gunshot, and Axe Cop found where the danger was. He set off, jumping down to the monster truck and filling up the tank with spare gas.

Minutes later he was standing in front of an apartment building with way too many 'dangers' in it. The ghost girl wasn't there, but as far as Axe Cop could figure, there were at least a dozen people in there, ranging from weaker than a zombie to pretty okay.

Oh, and the speeding car parked nearby too. Axe Cop smiled. Now here was a chance to get revenge for his own mechanical problems!

...too bad he was a Cop and couldn't do dumb things like chop up stuff without a reason. Maybe if the speeder was inside, but he couldn't really justify messing up a perfectly good car just because a criminal had used it at least once. What he could do, however, was demand entrance. Normally you'd need a warrant for that kind of thing, but if he had evidence of a known criminal being there, he could legally force his way in without a problem.

Still, just to be sure, Axe Cop stuck a spare wheel lock onto the front wheels and stuck a speeding ticket on the wind shield. Now nobody would be using the offending car until Axe Cop was done with 'em.

Speaking of suspects... odds were, one of them was in the building.

Axe Cop walked up to the entrance and knocked. Then he waited and knocked a few more times until he could be sure that at least someone had heard him.

While he waited, he played Golden Axe on the inside of his super special glasses that could emulate games and create invisible game controllers.