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Post by Nu on Sept 30, 2011 11:51:30 GMT -5
::Yami and Aizen are walking, exploring the castle town. kamikaze is walking right behind them::
Aizen: So Kamikaze, how has it been? We haven't seen you since you left Nu's services.
Kamikaze: Excuse the pun, but as you can plainly see, I've been doing quite well.
Yami: I've been wondering, where and when did you get on Sigimund's side?
Kamikaze: It happened some years ago.
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Post by Nu on Oct 1, 2011 2:15:09 GMT -5
Kamikaze: I was casted out from my clan for paralyzing the Grand Master, a petulant child, from the waist down. No one knew it was a formal challenge and he used that fact to have me branded a traitor. For a ninja, there is only one way to deal with a traitor, death.
Aizen: And after that?
Kamikaze: I fled and had to remain on my guard. It was happenstance I encountered Sigimund. I took care of most of the assassins, but I was careless and was nearly killed by the last one. He saved me from that assassin by killing him from behind. It was on that day I pledged my loyalty to him, in thanks for saving my life.
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Post by Sigismund on Oct 1, 2011 2:31:29 GMT -5
Boring these good children with old history I see Kamikaze.
::The Count emerged apparently from behind them, taking a casual stroll in the same direction as they came up to a courtyard with a beautiful coy pond in the center, running along its length. He was dressed in a long red robe of fine silk with a black snake-like dragon embroidered down its front. His night-black hair hung loose around his shoulders::
Kamikaze: My lord,
::The Count held up one hand to stay him::
It's quite alright. Shizuka's maintaining her meditation. Nothing has entered her field. Besides, you Wutai are supposed the keep to the shadows. Not be my shadow.
::He strode to the youngsters::
So you're Yami. Kamikaze tells me you're a very special young lady. Would you like to show me how special?
::Yami appeared to hesitate::
It's alright. No one's watching.
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Post by Nu on Oct 1, 2011 3:00:31 GMT -5
::Yami thinks it over, looking to Aizen for help to make her decision::
Aizen: Make it something simple.
::Yami nods before holding her hand up. He sees it turning metallic before it molds and sharpens into a pike-like point::
Yami: What you see is the result of an inhuman experiment meant to create a living weapon. ::She used the cover story she was given should her powers be found out:: I was kidnapped and made a part of it. Of the ninety 'subjects' used, children included, I was the only one that lived. Thankfully Sissy found me again before they moved onto Phase Two. Those involved in what was done were executed for their crimes and their data destroyed, ensuring no one carries on their work.
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Post by Sigismund on Oct 1, 2011 3:02:41 GMT -5
Impressive. You are special indeed.
::The Count stroked his goatee::
And this Sissy? The two of you are close? Why don't you tell me about the two of you?
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Post by Nu on Oct 1, 2011 3:15:56 GMT -5
Yami: She and I aren't related by blood, it's more of an emotional bond. She told me I often reminded her of her actual little sister before she was killed during the Lindblum riots. My father and her were partners back then before she was promoted to Internal Affairs after the Harvester incident and he became the chief of police a month later until his death last year. Sissy volunteered to watch after me until I came of age to live on my own after that.
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Post by Sigismund on Oct 1, 2011 11:13:19 GMT -5
And what a fine young woman you've become. She must be very proud indeed.
Yami: Well...
::The Count's reddish-brown eyes seemed to sparkle::
Something wrong.
Yami: She doesn't exactly see it that way. Sometimes I think she still sees me as a little girl.
Ah, well that's to be expected. Especially if the two of you have lost loved ones in the past, for her to fear losing you. Given her way, I'm sure she'd like to keep you small and at her side forever. Or perhaps even...
::The Count grinned, but it wasn't a friendly one::
In her pocket. But, my young friend, there will always be those in your way who will try to stifle your dreams. It is important to make these people see that you will not be held down. Sister or not, you must not let anyone stand in the way of those dreams. Tell me child, what is it you dream of more than anything?
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Post by Nu on Oct 1, 2011 11:48:15 GMT -5
Yami: I... never given that much thought before. To be honest, I only want to live my life my way. I'm not sure if its because I'm older or because of what happened to me.
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Post by Sigismund on Oct 1, 2011 17:21:06 GMT -5
Aaaah,
::The Count mused in a long drawn out way as he took a seat on the marble bench beside the coy pond. He motioned for her to sit beside him. She did so, with a half-worried look at Aizen who took a seat on the floor with his legs crossed::
Why don't you explain that one. Perhaps we can figure out together what living life "your way" means.
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Post by Nu on Oct 1, 2011 18:02:10 GMT -5
Yami: I have to hide what I really am, there are a small number of people that knows what happened. I know she means well, but sissy can be abit overbearing at times, mostly when I want to test the limits of my powers. I want to be sure that no one is looking over my shoulder, worrying about every little thing that might or might not happen. I just want to be myself instead of the innocent little girl everyone thinks I still am.
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Post by Sigismund on Oct 1, 2011 18:30:40 GMT -5
But you still sound so unsure of who you really are.
::The Count placed a hand on her shouler. Strange, it was warm to the touch, like sitting in front of a warm fireplace::
Who are you? Think now. See yourself how you truly wish to be and tell me what you see.
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Post by Nu on Oct 2, 2011 1:18:39 GMT -5
::She thinks for a moment before replying::
Yami: I see an older me, holding a child in my arms. My eyes, though gentle still burn with a determination, one to never give up a fight no matter how hopeless. I can see someone beside me, but the image is impossible to make out.
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Post by Sigismund on Oct 2, 2011 1:32:33 GMT -5
Hm-mm
::The Count chuckled::
Sounds like you still have some details to work out for yourself, but the vision is there. I like that about you.
::He pulled her closer by the shoulder and pointed ahead of her, as if at a distant horizon::
Now what you must do is live this vision of yours. If you wish to shed that frail little girl you used to be, then you must make yourself this fierce determined mother.
::He clenched his outstretched hand into a fist::
Your path can only be forged by you, by the strength of your own arm. You keep pushing forward and don't let anyone, anyone tell you different my young friend. If they don't see this vision of yours, make them see it.
::He turned his head to Aizen::
And what of you young man? What is it you want?
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Post by Nu on Oct 2, 2011 1:35:34 GMT -5
Aizen: My only wish... My only wish is to not have people look down on me just because I'm blind. Even without my vision, I can see things others miss. I only want others to acknowledge what I can do not what I can't do.
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Post by Sigismund on Oct 2, 2011 1:50:27 GMT -5
A noble aspiration. So you like Yami here want to be strong. To have others acknowledge your strength. But you both miss the point. True strength does not need to be acknowledged. The only ones who must acknowledge it are you. Now here's the trick to it. You two are going to begin your journey now.You came in here wearing a cloak of the world's perception. Now cast it off. I want both of you to walk out of this courtyard with your heads held high as the ones you dream of being. Now run along. The night is still young, like you my friends. Leave us old men to talk.
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Post by Nu on Oct 2, 2011 1:52:57 GMT -5
::They both nod before running off::
Kamikaze: ::As they're out of sight:: What is it you wanted to talk about sir?
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Post by Sigismund on Oct 2, 2011 2:09:19 GMT -5
::The Count ignored his inquiry at first, watching Yami and Aizen leave hand in hand, and noticing Aizen standing a little taller than he had at first, and Yami walking with a little more surety in her step, and less light-mindedness::
Seeds of a brighter future indeed.
Kamikaze: Not to overstep my bounds my Lord, but shouldn't you be more concerned about your own son?
Stefan? Stefan is merely doing what I just instructed our young friends to. Following a path he has chosen and seeking to ensure it with his own hand. And it's about time too. I'm glad he's finally decided to spread his wings. It's only a shame he chose to do so in opposition to me.
::He slid his nails along the surface of the bench, his suddenly longer claws making rivets in its smooth marble::
Well the difference between a dream and reality is our resolve to realize them. And son or not, nothing will stand in my way of molding the Gaia that I long for. Kamikaze, I thank you for your loyalty. That is why I am trusting you with this information. What happened at the Banquet didn't sit well with our enemies at Vector. They felt threatened that I came so close to obtaining those three signatures. And if it weren't for that Witch's interference with that upstart princess, I would have had them by now. But The Empire isn't going to sit idly by and give me another chance. So they've employed an assassin to see to it I never sit in my rightful place.
Kamikaze: If it is my protection you're asking, you know you already have it.
::The Count smiled knowingly::
Actually it's quite the opposite. I want you and the rest of the Wutai to patrol the city for the next little while, but keep your distance from me.
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Post by Nu on Oct 2, 2011 2:26:59 GMT -5
Kamikaze: As you command. Though if I may speak freely. I do have my concerns about your guest, Mr. August Krasnow. He bears the same name as Lindblum's Autumn Harvester, I even saw a picture of him in the Lindblum Gazzet after his capture, and he's an exact mirror image. Even if it is a coincidence, you know how I feel about them. There's also something I sense about him, something demonic. But seeing as I have no proof, it's mere speculation on my part and not to be taken seriously.
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Post by Sigismund on Oct 2, 2011 13:13:45 GMT -5
The more notoriety of the assassin the better. If the Empire seeks to make themselves appear in control by having me killed from the shadows, then I shall crush that image. This so called doctor will soon be nothing more than a smear on my wall, and all the Kingdom, my people and our enemies will know that I did it. Doma will have a strong king.
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Post by Iole on Oct 3, 2011 22:58:51 GMT -5
::Later on, Astaroth and Melanie were rejoined by the younger members of their party. Melanie had been falling in and out of sleep on the bed that had been reserved for her (it was two beds pushed together actually). Astaroth, who did not require sleep was perched in her true form at the edge of the balcony. Her ears seemed to perk up when Yami and Aizen returned. Aizen seemed to whisper something to her at the door before leaving the ladies to return to his own quarters. The demoness smiled::
Astaroth: You're back! How was your walk sweetie?
Yami: I told you you're not allowed to call me that anymore!
Astaroth: Alright, calm down I was only--
Yami: Don't mess with me Sissy, I'm a mother!
::Then with that, the girl threw herself stomach down onto her bed, out like a light. Melanie simply shrugged and fell fast asleep, leaving a very bewildered Astaroth in the night::
Astaroth: ...Um.... What?
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