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Post by Infinity Paige on Jun 12, 2007 21:42:13 GMT -5
:The ship comes into view of the great Iifa Tree and slows to stop over the rolling plains:
This is ridiculous....I just can't believe...
:Infinity gets up quickly and stumbles over to a window. He leans against it, obviously still disoriented, and peers out:
No..
:The view makes him sick:
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Post by Vincent on Jun 12, 2007 21:48:15 GMT -5
The giant Iifa tree has become putrid, diseased, and decayed. The roots the span the region have begun to wither and die, leaving an oozing sickly colored liquid in their place. The tree itself has begun to die, the leaves have fallen away, leaving only a tangled web of branches that bud with an unknown and strange flower, the bark of the tree has begun to rot and sluff away, leaving a vile looking sap in its place. There's an unusual mist the blankets the base of the tree, it's reminisent of the Mako vapor from Midgar, it appears to be choked with pestilence.
"Well... this is desolate." Are the only words Vincent can use to describe it.
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Post by Infinity Paige on Jun 12, 2007 21:51:06 GMT -5
:Infinity turns to speak out to Vincent:
"I have to go down there.."
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Post by Vincent on Jun 12, 2007 21:55:53 GMT -5
"Down there!? Are you mad?" Vincent exclaims in disbelief. "Who knows what could be down there. You can barely stand, you can't possibly go down there like this."
Miguel raises his hand. "I'll go down with him..."
"One second, Miguel." Vincent scolds. "What exactly do you plan to do here, Infinity?"
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Post by Infinity Paige on Jun 12, 2007 22:00:54 GMT -5
:Shakes his head:
"I can't explain..."
:Infinity heads towards the lift:
"Gas mask? Anything that can help in addition to my magic?"
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Post by Vincent on Jun 12, 2007 22:10:20 GMT -5
"Miguel, if you want to help, get Infinity a SCRUBER."
"Righto captain!" Miguel bounds over the chart table and exits.
"Well Infinity, do you need assistance down there or is this one of those 'alone' things?" Vincent asks, looking a little concerned about this entire situation. He won't say it but feels this is foolish considering the risk, what does he hope to accomplish down there?
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Post by Infinity Paige on Jun 12, 2007 22:12:17 GMT -5
:Infinity leans against the control pad for the lift and shakes his head slowly:
"..alone...."
:Nods:
"Yes....I'd rather just be alone.."
For the first time in my life I feel like I just don't care....its so.......overwhelming that I just don't know what to do....and the lifestream.....
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Post by Vincent on Jun 12, 2007 22:17:09 GMT -5
"So be it then."
Miguel comes up behind Infinity, SCRUBER in hand. "Here."
"Well Infinity... godspeed to you. We'll stay here, just signal us when you need."
Miguel then hands Infinity a flare gun.
"Just in case."
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Post by Infinity Paige on Jun 12, 2007 22:22:41 GMT -5
:Infinity nods and pulls out his PDA:
"Here....let me know if you hear anything..."
:He hands it over, screen blacked out, and no signal from any temporary base:
"Take care of them..."
:Infinity presses the buttom and the doors begin to slide closed:
"...especially Rainii."
:The doors close and Infinity is transported to the ground. Scrubber on he walks forward and still can't shake the thoughts:
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Post by Natalia on Jun 12, 2007 22:26:34 GMT -5
::Natalia puts a hand on Rainii's shoulder, and asks Vincent::
Any idea what he's trying to do down there?
::Meanwhile Iole tugs on Eva's arm to follow her::
C'mon. Auntie said they found Loci. Mr. Paige is doing something at the If Tree.
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Post by Vincent on Jun 12, 2007 22:29:10 GMT -5
"I'm sure he knows what he's doing." Vincent's words sound hallow. "Perhaps, this will give us that edge we need." He begins to walk away. "Gods know we need it." He words drown out as he walks to the galley, Miguel following.
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Post by Eva Natsuki on Jun 12, 2007 22:43:40 GMT -5
::Eva raised an eyebrow and sighed a bit::
Is he insane!?!
::She smiled at Iole and followed her to the galley::
"Hey Vincent, whats the current situation going on right now and why in the world is Infinity on suicide mood at the moment?"
::She ruffled Iole's hair a bit and smiled::
"Thanks for letting me know Iole."
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Post by Natalia on Jun 12, 2007 22:50:14 GMT -5
::Iole giggles at Eva's show of affection, then returns to Natalia::
Good girl. Don't worry Eva. He sounds like he has a plan.As for me, I've decided to just go with the motions, and I'm going to wait in my old quarters.
::She returns to Vincent::
Are they still open?
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Post by Vincent on Jun 12, 2007 22:52:57 GMT -5
"Infinity wanted to come to the Iifa Tree, I've learned not to ask questions in times like these... specially after seeing what was through that rift."
Vincent takes a seat at the galley table, sliding the decantor of Bumbo towards him. He fills a glass and takes a swig.
"Bloody Jidoor, Vector, all of them again. I don't care what Infinity thinks he's doing, if he can help us in anyway... then let him do it. Beside, he can't die yet. Fate won't let him, if you believe in that non-sense."
He turns his head to Natalia and nods. "Same spot as before."
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Post by Eva Natsuki on Jun 12, 2007 22:57:11 GMT -5
"Fate...the only word in the world that has too little and too much meaning at the same time."
::She looked out the window at the dieing tree with a sad look in her eyes::
"I hope everyone at home is alright but from the looks of things I just don't know anymore..."
::She then looked at Vincent and smiles a bit::
"Even though your a pirate I can see how one can become a alcoholic so quickly. So many things to trouble you when your just trying to live a simple life."
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Post by Infinity Paige on Jun 12, 2007 23:03:01 GMT -5
(OOC- Last post for the night...maybe...) :Infinity looks up at the ship and then back to the wilting tree. He kneels down and places his bare hand on the ground where roots once ran: This place is so dear to me....it kills me to see it this way..:Infinity pulls off the scrubber and drops it: "I don't even care..." :He drops to his knees and hangs his head in shame: It was only going to happen in due time. When you live in obscurity no one knows....no one cares. Same with you....thats the way I was before I found out my fate that my mother left me. As soon as I accepted it....I knew it was a matter of time for things to come crashing down. Who would have known though? I guess with things slowly crumbling around me I became numb...:Infinity looks up at what was once a great landmark. A dear place he could always come to get away from things and meditate. A place he could be as close to his past loved ones as possible. That place is destroyed: Kayo....Randi......Crohan........why? Why was I the one left? Why didn't I just die or disappear with all of you? I have nothing...Shelby....Zion...Nev...Ozz...Reis...Inu.....everyone that I have ever known was cursed after meeting me. I'm so thankful my children have other things to do and don't have to deal with the pressures I have resting on me....:Infinity looks down at his rings. They glow, but are much more dim than normal: I can't lose you all anymore than I already have....:Infinity looks back up at the ship: Rainii....you're my last thread holding me into reality...I just don't know if its enough anymore...my faith has failed me.:He leans and begins puking uncontrollable: "Damn you Loci...." :Infinity picks the scrubber up off the ground: "It really doesn't even matter anymore...but they can't know.." :Infinity pulls the scrubber back on:
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Post by Vincent on Jun 12, 2007 23:05:27 GMT -5
"You have no idea, missy." Miguel replies to Eva's drinking comment as he picks up the decantor and takes a gulp. "Between me and the captain, we've lived more then our fair share of troubles. Vector to Figaro Castle, then to Lindblum and finnaly onto this ship. Not mentioning everything inbetween. Not an easy travel for refugees."
Vincent sighs. "First our home, now everyone's home. The whole damn planet. Sickness in the body brings sadness to the mind, sickness in the world brings sadness to the soul." He takes another drink.
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Post by Eva Natsuki on Jun 12, 2007 23:14:31 GMT -5
::Eva sighed a bit then frowned::
"Thats why we're fighting....though sadness is something we all experience at one point or another..."
::She thinks a bit::
"Though I understand for some fighting all the time can be tiring but for now its something we can't avoid...fight or die...I'd chose fighting at any point in time."
::Eva looked at Miguel then Vincent::
"Once the Loci problem is takened care of why don't you just make your home elsewhere?"
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Post by Vincent on Jun 12, 2007 23:24:14 GMT -5
Both Miguel and Vincent laugh at once.
"This ship is our home." Replies Vincent. "Every member of this crew was from the Gestahlian Empire or the region around it. That place no longer exsists as we know it. We're a people without a flag or nationality. We're ghosts to the world..."
Miguel scratches his head as he speaks. "What the captain is saying is that, no body wants people from some place that doesn't exsist anymore. We've kinda just been thrown into the current. Like being three sheets to the wind, we just stagger about with no where to go."
Vincent takes another sip. "So now, we've all found this ship one way or another. This has become our home because of that. We're a family here. A very..." Looking to Miguel. "Interesting family."
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Post by Natalia on Jun 12, 2007 23:24:38 GMT -5
::Meanwhile in her quarters, Natalia is medidtating while Iole is in the form of a wolf, trying to hold still so as not to break her concentration. Natalia can't help it. For some reason, her thoughts drift to Infinity, and she observes a portion of what's happening at the tree. Much to her regret, a tear comes to her eye::
A broken heart. So few know the actual pain it causes. It doesn't simlpy die. It rots away, casting off each layer, torturing its owner until only an empty existance is left. It's a pain that I know all too well. ::She rises to her feet:: And yet, he won't let me help him. None of them will. Not one of them trust me.
::Iole resumes her original form::
Iole: Rainii does. She just says you're a little... um... abusive with people.
I think you mean abrasive dear. But... she does? ::Iole nods:: Infinity cares about her too. Maybe that is why we clash so often. But... Why am I so protective of her. Is it... for him? ::Iole becomes a cat, and curls up on her lap. Natalia strokes her fur:: Thanks Iole. At least I can count on you.
(OOC: Looks like I'm turning in too)
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