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Post by Iole on Aug 30, 2011 10:28:12 GMT -5
::Iole lay still in bed after the sun had risen, sleeping as soundly as a rock. She was sleeping so soundly it seemed like nothing could wake her. Nothing except...:: Simon: AUNTIE!!! ::A whirl of red and black crashed through her door and leapt onto her bed. The shock was like being awoken by cold lake water. Simon clamped his arms tightly around her:: Simon: I'm so happy you're here! When Daddy told me you were here, I hurried and got dressed so we'd have time to play! ::Iole groaned, trying to regain her breath:: It's good to see you too squirt. Wow you've gotten big. How old are you now? Simon: I'm this many! ::The over-eager child held up eight fingers:: Simon: So can you play today? Can you? Can you? Can you? Sure, just let me get dressed first. ::It was here that she noticed she hadn't bothered getting undressed for bed in the first place. How had she even gotten to bed? The last thing she remembered was resting her head on Oliver's shoulder. There was something else she was supposed to remember, but a tired haze still gripped her brain:: Simon: Hey Auntie, what's that? ::She looked down at what he was pointing at to see her own hand. But something was different about it this morning. The ring glimmered like silver, but not quite. It had its own unique reflection in the light. Then she remembered and a smile split her face:: Hey squirt. Can you keep a secret? Simon: uh-huh. Cross your heart? ::The boy vigorously traced an X over his chest. Iole grinned and leaned in close:: Do you remember that question you asked me the last time I was here? Simon: You mean about those things on your chest? Mommy told me never to ask that again. ::Iole blushed:: No! Not that! I mean about me and Oliver. ::Simon wracked his attention deficit brain trying to recall the conversation with his Auntie two years previous. Then she could almost see a little lightbulb go off over his dark haired head:: Simon: So you're... Yep. Simon: When? In a little while. We have some things we need to take care of first. That's why we don't want anyone to know yet. Let's make it a big surprise for everyone alright? Simon: Alright! Let's go play! Alright, just a moment. Let me find my hairclip. ::She tied her hair back nonchalantly and reached for where Oliver had placed her hairclip on the nightstand. She fastened it secusely at the crown of her ponytail while Simon waited impatiently at the door:: Simon: Auntiiiie I'm coming, give me a minute. A girl needs to look... ::She froze as she turned to face him, and for only a moment it wasn't Simon standing at the doorway, but a young girl with shoulder length dark hair and eager blue eyes:: Young Iole: Come on Auntie! You promised you'd play with me today!...her best. ::Simon didn't notice the change. All he was concerned about was dragging her outside to play the moment she was finished (or as finished as he would let her be) which is exactly what he did:: Don't worry squirt, It's still early morning and no one's woken up yet. We've got all the time in the world for me to whoop you at all your games. Simon: Yeah well I've been practicing. Someday I am gonna beat you! I'll be the greatest hero ever! ::Iole smiled:: I bet you will. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEWlnVwjkzQ&feature=related(OOC: Okay here's the new thread. This should give everyone a chance to catch up *cough* *cough* Kerion *cough*)
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Post by Kerion on Aug 30, 2011 14:09:17 GMT -5
::Kerion stirred awake as the sun filtered in through the windows. His left hand moves up to not only block the light, but also to rub his sore forehead.:: Ah man that hurts... Oliver really needs to get better control of his anger...
::He tries to move his arm, but feels someone resting on it. He looks and sees Anya, fast asleep. He smiled as he saw her.:: After this is over, I'm making this up to you.
::He manages to get her to let go of his arm without waking her up and places her on the couch, taking her glasses off and placing them on the end table, thinking back to how he first met her.::
//Flashback\\ ::Esthar, years ago.::
::Anya is seen running from a unseen person. She ducks into an alley as she heard someone run by. She sighs in relief as she adjusts her glasses and catches her breath. But as she steps out, she finds herself getting hit by something that binds her arms and legs, knocking her to the ground.::
"Seriously, why do you guys always choose option B?" Kerion said as he approached her and checks her pocket, finding her I.D.:: "Anya Merrion. Care to explain why you were with that body, and with those stolen computer parts?"
Anya: I did nothing wrong! That man was already dead when I got there.
"And why were you there in the first place?"
Anya: I was delivering something.
"It wouldn't happen to be a control chip, about ye small ::pinches his fingers close to being close:: military grade.
Anya: ::Pales as he describes what she was delivering:: I didn't steal it.
"Judging from your face, you know what I'm talking about. And I never said stole, ::Checks her other pocket and finds the container for it:: more like you made a copy of it. Impressive for a hacker to get into the Esthar Military Computer network and copy one of their programs without raising any alarms."
Anya: What can I say, I'm the best. ::She then quickly closes her mouth, realizing she spoke too much about her profession::
::Kerion grins as she proved what he thought.:: "Gotcha. I never said I knew you were a hacker." ::He then picks her up:: "Now to drop you off with the police."
Anya: Wait! Can't we make a deal? I know who hired me to get that chip.
::Kerion thinks for a moment:: "I'll bite, talk."
Anya: First I need to know your name. Your 'full' name.
Kerion: Kerion Miguera.
//End flashback\\
::He turns and walks outside, intent on doing his morning exercise routine::
((OOC: A little bit of backstory behind Anya to make-up for not having enough action during the previous post. More will show up sometime later. And me and Iole talked about somehow sneaking Kerion's last name into any of the posts))
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Gideon Lightfeather
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Post by Gideon Lightfeather on Aug 30, 2011 18:01:31 GMT -5
::As Kerion stepped out into the courtyard, a shrill whistling sound filled his ears. It was a light breathy noise, but it was distinct enough for him to pick it out in the quiet early morning. As he rounded the corner of the manor, he came out to one of the more secluded couryards near the west wing. Gideon was bare above the waist and his sword whistled as it cut through the air. His techniques and forms were advanced and he performed each with precision and grace. His white hair hung loose this morning and his chest and arms while slim and youthful in appearance were still toned. It was strange to see someone nearly as pale as Gwen appear so healthy and built. He completed a half circle with his blade and spared Kerion a glance as he entered the clearing, noticing he was dressed for excercise::
Hmm, glad to see I'm not the only early riser around here.
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Post by Kerion on Aug 30, 2011 18:09:07 GMT -5
"It's an old habit." He replied as he stepped out from the entrance. "When you've been in the military, you have to be up and alert at a moments notice, even when the sun rises." ::Gideon saw that Kerion was dressed lightly, nothing on his feet.:: "I was going to go through some katas, hope you don't mind some company."
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Post by Gideon Lightfeather on Aug 30, 2011 18:14:53 GMT -5
::Gideon resumed his training excercises::
Not at all. Your face looks a sight better this morning. A pity you were knocked out before you could get a look at it. You were quite a bloody sight.
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Post by Kerion on Aug 30, 2011 18:24:36 GMT -5
"I know, I can still feel it." He replied. "But what did I do to-" ::Remembers Oliver heard the verbal exchange between him and Iole:: I guess I did have that coming..." He said.
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Post by Gideon Lightfeather on Aug 30, 2011 18:30:13 GMT -5
Eh don't be too hard on yourself. You're not the first one who's tried to kill her. Even I tried it once.
::He swung his sword below his waist and followed through breathlessly with a no-handed cartwheel::
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Post by Oliver on Aug 30, 2011 18:33:43 GMT -5
Oliver, having been up since before sunrise, had spotted something on the western horizon, a shining object in the sky, reflecting the rising sun's rays. He jumped onto the roof of an adjoining building to the large courtyard, keeping an eye on the incoming object. He wasn't sure what to make of it, and downright suspicious.
He let Emily perch on a finger, "Go get Lillith." Emily chirped and fluttered away.
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Post by Lillith on Aug 30, 2011 18:36:35 GMT -5
::Before Emily could even take off however, Lillith was already at Oliver's side::
Yes?
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Post by Kerion on Aug 30, 2011 18:36:59 GMT -5
::Kerion took a few steps away from Gideon so he wouldn't be in his way and vice versa. Taking a deep breath, he closes his eyes as he stretches out before starting:: www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5AXNHcl190((OOC: Kerion's actions in the vid))
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Post by Gideon Lightfeather on Aug 30, 2011 18:51:31 GMT -5
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Post by Vincent on Aug 30, 2011 18:53:45 GMT -5
Oliver was spooked when Lillith seemingly appeared beside him, "Gah! Don't do t'at. Gave me a 'eart attack." He breathed, then pointed to the object in the sky, still a fair distance off. "T'at. Airs'ip is coming in, know anyt'ing about it?"
-On the 'UFO'-
*Ding ding* The morning bell rang just as Vincent, with a cup and saucer of tea in his hand, walked into the bridge. Miguel wasn't on deck yet, but Tresk was manning the helm. He greets the captain.
"Morning, Captain. We're on approach to Leah. Be landing shortly."
Vincent takes a sip from his cup and nods. "Good, good. Has Rafee prepared the landing protocols?"
"Aye-aye sir. Shall I hail the Garden?"
"No, I have it. Thank you." Sets his cup and saucer. He taps a few keys on the pad. "Leah Garden, Leah Garden, this is Hijrah on approach from one-three-niner. Requesting clearance to land. Repeat..."
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Post by Kerion on Aug 30, 2011 19:11:02 GMT -5
::Kerion's slowly stopped moving as he finished moving through his katas and started on a different set.:: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aRa9qZj2qw((OOC: A little something form Jackie Chan's list))
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Post by Gideon Lightfeather on Aug 30, 2011 19:27:59 GMT -5
::Gideon eyed him warily as he stumbled around::
Are you feeling alright?
::Then an idea struck him. He edged closer to Kerion and swung his sword for them man's upper body. Kerion stumbled backward, avoiding it completely like it had been a drunken stroke of luck. Gideon tried a different stroke, but got the same result. The more Kerion dodged, the faster Gideon's swings became. Gideon smiled with each miss::
Now that's interesting. Where did you pick this up?
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Post by Lillith on Aug 30, 2011 19:30:39 GMT -5
::Lillith groaned::
Please do.
::Was the only response that came over the intercom. Lillith turned her eyes back to Oliver::
That's Vincent aboard the Hijrah. I don't know how well you remember him, but he's an old friend of mine. So be on your best behavior please. Don't think I don't know who gave Kerion those bruises.
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Post by Kerion on Aug 30, 2011 19:38:12 GMT -5
"From an old drunk in Wutai." He replied as his movements stopped. "Turns out he was a martial artist that specialized in the art of Zui Quen, better known as drunken boxing. Wutai is full of martial artists, each person studying or teaching a different style."
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Post by Vincent on Aug 30, 2011 19:43:54 GMT -5
"Vincent!" Oliver laughed in excitment, of course he remembered Vincent and the Hijrah, that was the ship that got him and Iole out of Lindblum. "Yeah Of course I know him. Saved Iole and me from Lindblum. He was do'in blockade running for the LPA back t'en." He was clearly excited to see him again, he didn't even need to mention the other times back when he was a child aboard the Hijrah.
-On the Hijrah-
"Roger that. Hijrah out." Vincent looks to Tresk. "Alright, bring her down." And took another sip from his tea. Miguel had finally arrived and was preparing for their landing.
The Hijrah streaked overhead, the shining hull of the ship bathing the ground in shadows. It made one pass, circled around and begun touching down in the clearing near the Inquisition. The ship takes a short while to finalize its landing procedure, then the cargo hatch slides open and a the gangway slides out as three smoky figures descend.
"Alright, where's the big damn heroes at?" Vincent jokingly mocks. Flanking him is Nahla, who, as per her typical self, was wielding an overly large automatic shotgun. Vincent had tried to convince her it wouldn't be neccisary, but her stubborn resolve to make sure Kerion didn't try to collect on any one of the number of bounties on their heads won out. Then there was Miguel, being Miguel - that's all that can be said about him.
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Post by Lillith on Aug 30, 2011 23:13:46 GMT -5
::Lillith winced at Oliver's mention of Vincent's blockade running::
I didn't hear that.
::The ship landed and Lillith was the first to greet the crew::
Vincent.
::she put her arms around his neck (not an easy feat for a woman as short as she was) and gave him a friendly peck on the cheek::
How is the Good Captain?
::She hugged Nahla next, and for only a moment, the old salt lowered her shotgun. But only for a moment::
It's good to see you again Nahla. You haven't aged a day.
::Incoming::
MIGUEL!!!
::There was almost an audible crack when she embraced her old lemur friend::
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Post by Gideon Lightfeather on Aug 30, 2011 23:15:30 GMT -5
So you've trained with the Wutai?
::Gideon asked as he continued his attempts to land a blow on Kerion::
I believe Nicole said she was raised by them. It's where she acquired her skills.
::Gideon swung his sword for a low blow, hoping to knock Kerion off balance, but the sharpshooter fell flat on his back all on his own, lifting his legs in the process. Then with an energetic push, he was back on his feet again::
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Post by Kerion on Aug 30, 2011 23:23:44 GMT -5
"I did." He replied to his question, continuing to dodge before backflipping, his feet knocking Gideon's blade out of his hand from under the hilt. He lands a few feet on his back as the sword lands infrot of Gideon, it's balde driving into the ground. Kerion then front flips onto his feet:: "Now that was a work out."
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