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Post by Situation on Nov 16, 2008 18:56:54 GMT -5
The village of Dali is even quieter than normal tonight. The group from Lindblum has only been there for one night, and the villagers are already whispering to each other about the odd new arrivals. The night they landed on the outskirts of town with Sergei, they had simply been content to check into the inn and turn in. But now it's their second day here and the business at hand is about to come back to the forefront.
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Post by Lillith on Nov 16, 2008 19:41:16 GMT -5
::Nearly the entire time she's been here, Lillith has been scrutinizing the strange morbid notebook Nurse Takano dropped off. She can't seem to make heads or tails out of most of it. Just gory little pictures of a girl who looks like Iole being stabbed in the chest and then torn open by the robed figure she believes to be The King in Yellow. She's only torn herself away from it today to eat, and to periodically check in on Iole and Oliver every fifteen minutes through the mirror. She folds her arms and glowers at the notebook, as if it's mocking her. Melanie rests on the open windowsill, nestled snugly in its corner. Lillith looks up at Eva for the first time::
You know, I've been meaning to ask you, what were you and Iole talking about on the docks?
::Eva seems caught off-guard, and Lillith corrects herself hastily::
Oh no, I wasn't listening. I'm not telepathic. But have to watch for it in my classroom, so I know when people are talking with their heads.
::She smiles slyly::
Girl, if looks could kill you would have been twitching on the floor. I've never seen her look at you like that. I thought you two were like this.
::She crosses two of her fingers together::
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Post by Eva Natsuki on Nov 16, 2008 22:31:24 GMT -5
::Eva laughed a little bit::
"She's a bit too early to be trying to kill me in mean looks she would've been frozen. Literally."
::She smiled then gave a slight frown::
"Well you already know how she felt about Ren, I'm just afraid Ren might not be in one piece by the time we get back."
::She sighed while she looked out the window stilling thinking about the conversation::
"I was trying to get her to at least tolerate him and try not to put a strain on things, we need to be sticking together and not at each others throats."
::She neglects to leave the part about threatening to spank Iole due to the fact she knew Iole would've gotten constant teasing if that was revealed::
"But at least I managed to calm her down some. Though I would've loved to see her try to push me."
::She laughed a little::
"Thus is the responsibility of being a older sister to try to keep her younger sister in line."
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Post by Lillith on Nov 16, 2008 23:23:58 GMT -5
::Lillith smiles and shakes her head::
You shouldn't be all too surprised by her behavior. She does take after you with that temper of hers. Don't give me that look. She didn't get it from Rainii, she didn't get it from Dante, and she certainly didn't get it from Kenny.
::She closes the notebook in front of her, having had enough of its gruesome caricatures for one day::
But you're right. The last thing she needs is more enemies. She may not want to admit it, but when Echidna died, she lost a dangerous enemy. I knew she hated Iole, but I never would have guessed how far her hatred pushed her. Nearly every page is... well I guess you've seen it. There were some of you too in the earlier pages. But it looked like they changed from you being killed, to you suddenly growing a lion's mane and putting your arms around her. She was real messed up in the head. From the looks of those drawings it looks like she started to believe that you were Typhon reincarnated. You know, that might have been what pushed her over the edge, but even when we served in The Coven, she wasn't exactly all there. I heard she was one of those... experiments. The ones those Adel loyalists performed in secret in Esthar.
::She reaches into her pocket to pull out that odd pill capsule she had been given by Takano, checking the times on it absentmindedly. She looks out the window, judging the time of day from the sunlight. Then she sticks them back into her pocket. One of the reasons she liked to avoid talking about Echidna was that the thought of her always called her mind back to those pills::
You know, the night I was attacked, I wasn't really in the right state of mind to make any sense out of what he said. I still can't remember all of it, but... it sounded like he knew me. It's got me real worried. This King in Yellow, whoever he is whether he's the Harvester, or if he's above the Harvester, his agenda is starting to sound a little more personal. The Harvester knew me, and The King in Yellow planned to use someone who held a severe grudge against you and Iole. I knew the more we stuck our noses into this case, the more likely it was that we would be targeted. But I'm starting to wonder if we were the targets from the beginning.
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Post by Renilius Blacklips on Nov 17, 2008 0:28:42 GMT -5
"So,we're investigating on a case?" Sina asked who walked to Lillith and Eva. "Where do we start looking for this harvester guy?"
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Post by Lillith on Nov 17, 2008 0:38:17 GMT -5
::Lillith pats Sina's hand sympathetically::
You're a little behind honey. We'll handle this for now. You go back to that spell I've been teaching you. Telekinesis is air based, like your illusions. Picture the air around my knife like it's your own hand grasping it, then slide it across the table.
::She points to where her dagger rests on the table next to them. She'd been trying to get Sina to move it all morning with little success. But so long as Sina was determined, Lillith was patient with her. She had to admit the girl was far better company than Ren::
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Post by Renilius Blacklips on Nov 17, 2008 1:26:34 GMT -5
Sina stared at the knife. It nudged. "YES!" Sina shouted and stood. "I am so gonna kick ass with this!" Sina found Eva and Lillith to be staring at her. She sat again. "I'll try again."
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Post by Dante Shadesang on Nov 17, 2008 4:58:38 GMT -5
Dante walks in to meet Lilith, hoping she is awake now, about the notebook and in hopes to find Eva to ask about Iole if she was comfortable, later followed by Kerion lagging a bit behind. "This town reminds me of Besaid Village... except the beach is replaced with rural landscape; which makes this rather more unique and peaceful. Anyhow--..."
Sina jumped up and shouted as Dante was almost about to fall back before regaining posture. "Well... that is good, Sina; Lilith is teaching you well." So much for peace, eh? Oh, be quiet as you have been rather frustrating to deal with...
He turns to Lilith, seeing her look into the pages. "I take it is Rena's notebook.... anything interesting or significant?" As Lilith flips the pages, he observes what the notebook has in general. "So far, it seems Rena has not forgiven and forgotten a few certain people yet. Sorry if I missed anything; did not want to bother you and/or Eva until morning broke through."
(OOC - Is Mongoose with us by the way?)
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Post by Eva Natsuki on Nov 17, 2008 10:59:28 GMT -5
::Eva just sighed and shook her head::
"I don't exactly get how I'm a reincarnation considering she made that thing based off of me but regardless..."
::She looked over at Dante and kissed his cheek a bit::
"Your too self conscious sometimes Dante...."
::She laughed a little before looking at Sina as she was practicing::
"You know though Sina there's a lot of things you are going to have to learn, and unfortuantely they can't all be learned in a day."
::She smiled a bit::
"There's no need to rush yourself you know, you have all the time in the world to learn. And once you learn of course you just gotta pratice."
::She looked back over at Lillith::
"There's really no telling what goes on in a madman's mind. If it was that simple there wouldn't be madmen in the world since their problems would've been takened care of a LONG time ago I would think."
::She moved a strand of black hair to the side::
"We just have to do our best for the time being."
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Post by Kerion on Nov 17, 2008 13:39:42 GMT -5
::Kerion nods at Eva's answer:: "I'll be out." he said. "There's something here I need to pick up." ::He heads to the door:: "You can reach me on my PHS if anything new turns up."
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Post by Lillith on Nov 17, 2008 16:39:57 GMT -5
(OOC: No Dante, Mongoose is still in Lindblum with Iole, Oliver, Ren and Kenny. They're all pretending to be part of his performing troop as their cover)
::Lillith sighs::
You're right. I know Iole would be very upset with me if I said this, but we're actually kind of lucky Echidna's dead.
::She seems to be thinking of something a little far off at the moment, but whatever she's thinking of can't be too serious since she laughs about it a moment later::
I was just thinking Eva, if Iole is your little sister, then that would make Kenny kind of like your younger brother. Which would sort of make me your sister-in-law. But what would that make Natalia to you? Your mom?
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Post by Rainii Loire on Nov 17, 2008 22:07:12 GMT -5
::Rainii drags what little luggage she brought with her up the stairs and into the inn, dropping it unceremoniously next to her when she reaches the front desk. There seems to be no one around, at least not that she can see.::
I'm not gonna lie...it's a little creepy in here, with all this lack of noise...
::She looks around again.::
And staff...
::She had taken this sudden vacation for no other reason than that she realized she had never actually been to Dali, and that bothered her. Plus, she'd been good and not run away, disappeared from, or ditched her Presidential duties in months, and that deserved it's own reward. ::
Doesn't anybody work here?
::She then notices the bell on the far side of the desk and rings it, then leans on the counter sleepily, to wait. After what seems like forever, she gets checked in and finds her room. She sets her stuff down, then lays on the bed, but is suddenly fully awake. So, instead of staying in her room for awhile, she ventures downstairs to check out the rest of the inn. ::
This place may be small, but there has to be something to do...or at least something interesting to see.
(OOC-- Lillith, I hope I'm posting this in the right place! xD)
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Post by Dante Shadesang on Nov 18, 2008 3:51:35 GMT -5
(OOC - .... honestly Rainii, my heart skipped a beat with your unexpected avatar change...) He scratches his head after overhearing Eva. "Yes..." As he overhears the conversation, his ears lifted up as he hears a ring. Hm...Curiosity beckons... and also because Lilith and Eva are talking about something personal that he felt a bit left out of for the time being... and other things. *grumble grumble* What? Nothing, they just mentioned someone I feel a tad pissed at the moment. ... sure...He walks around just to see who this traveler maybe... let alone that, seeing where they were, how this traveler found this place here in the first place. Just as he comes out from the hallway, he bumps into Rainii... "Sorry...--.. wait..." He takes out of the picture from Costa Del Sol... "Ah, Rainii of course.... how rather interesting and surprising to see you here. Did Eva call you or such? She is with me and Lilith; we are not busy too much at the moment and I am pretty sure Eva would like to see you... and maybe discuss something. He walks Rainii to where Eva and Lilith are. "So then...... how have things been with you and your sister?"
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Post by Eva Natsuki on Nov 18, 2008 11:38:21 GMT -5
::Eva laughed a bit and shook her head::
"I wouldn't go that far, that would make Natalia feel old."
::She saw Dante leave from the corner of her eye as she shook her head::
"I guess he still has a bit of a sore spot considering what had happened to me."
::She then put on a thinking pose::
"Is Kenny younger than me? I'm not quite sure. And then if you was to use that logic that would also make Natalia's Rainii's mother as well...yea don't think that would work out so well."
::Eva laughed as she felt a slight pulse on her hair clip as she saw Rainii and Dante coming towards them before she pulled Rainii into a hug::
"Speak of the devil. How has my other sister been?!"
::She could tell Rainii was still trying to get over the shock of seeing her again as she smiled::
"Don't mind me, I'm still the same red head, just in disguise at the moment."
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Post by Rainii Loire on Nov 18, 2008 13:00:40 GMT -5
::Rainii lets out a little yelp as she runs into Dante, not expecting to find anyone here just yet.::
"Ah! Ohmygod you scared me-- Dante?!"
::After she realizes who it is, she laughs.::
"Wow...Small world, huh? No, no one called me, I was just wandering...You know how I am. "
::She grins, and follows him back to where Lillith and Eva are.::
"Julie and I are fine, busy as normal. She's quite the traveller nowadays, though, almost giving me a run for my money."
::They enter where the others are. Rainii's hairclip too pulses as she nears Eva, and Eva embraces her, which she eagerly returns.::
"In disguise huh? Sounds interesting."
::Rainii then looks over to Lillith.::
"Hey! Long time no see."
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Post by Kerion on Nov 18, 2008 13:59:44 GMT -5
::Outside from the others, Kerion arrives at his destination, a weapon shop named 'Straight Edge'. Kerion smiles at at the sign:: I hope the old coot is still here. ::He enters the shop as the bell dings::
"Wait there, I'll be out a minute." A gruff voice came from the back. ::The person walked out, a somewhat frail old man, but anyone with a sharp eye can tell that he's faking his weakness:: "What can I do... Kerion? Is that you?"
"The one and only." Kerion replied with a grin. "I was hoping if what I ordered came in."
"Ah yes, those. I'm sorry to say that only two new rounds have been finished. I'll take it you want them now?"
"You know me too well old man."
"Alright, just hand me your ammo belt and I'll add the notches for them."
::Kerion hands over the bel as the old man goes to work:: "While I'm working on this, how's your partner in crime, Anya I think her name was? I haven't heard from her in awhile."
"She's doing well, she perfers to do the negotiations rather than do the fieldwork, that's my department."
"And how's the little girl, the one that you found in the hospital abandoned?"
"She's doing better. With the money I've been collecting with these jobs, she'll eventually get better to walk again."
::The old man soon stops:: "Done. Your two new rounds are Poison and Void. I think poison is self explaning. But do not over use the Void, I've read in that book you gave me that it could drain your lifeforce if used too often."
"Come on Dario." He joked. "You think I wouldn't know if that info wasn't important." ::Kerion takes the belt and puts it back on::
"I'll be expecting payment on those, those rounds aren't cheap to make."
"Put it on my tab, you know I'm good for it."
"Before you go, I think I got some info you might be intrested in. It's about that eye you keep covered."
"What about it?"
"I've seen a figure with similiar eyes like that in my shop a hour ago. Odd looking fella too, white hair and those robes almost made me think of a summoner, but that odd sword was more like a paladin's."
"Did he say where he was going?"
"He also asked if there was anyplace good to eat. I suggested that place near the inn."
"I passed by there. I doubt he'll still be around, but might be worth looking into. See ya, old man"
"And would you stop calling me old!" the man joked before Kerion left.
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Post by Lillith on Nov 18, 2008 18:42:44 GMT -5
(OOC: Ah Kerion's plot thickens. I like it.)
::Lillith looks confused at Eva's comment about making Natalia feel old::
You know she was a little over four hundred right?
::She turns to see Dante re-entering the room with Rainii::
It's so good to see you! Amazing that Esthar can function without you. I'll bet there's an army of demons on its outskirts just waiting to make sure you're gone. Then they'll move in. But hey, I suppose if anyone deserves a vacation it's you..... Madame President.
::She stifles a chuckle beneath her hand, but she doesn't do a very good job of it::
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Post by Eva Natsuki on Nov 18, 2008 22:19:50 GMT -5
::Eva waved Lillith off::
"Details details, but I can tell you that she probably wasn't thinking that way one bit."
::Eva faked a pout::
"Honestly how can you say that Iole got her temper from me. I'm nothing but a sweet angel. Can't you see my halo?"
::She put on the most innocent face she could muster while trying to hold back a laugh::
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Post by Rainii Loire on Nov 18, 2008 22:37:51 GMT -5
It's so good to see you! Amazing that Esthar can function without you... ::Rainii playfully rolls her eyes at Lillith.:: "You just think you're so funny, don't you? Besides, Esthar will be fine. I think we've gotten the whole 'defending ourselves' thing down pretty good." ::She pulls up a chair and sits. She was still a little surprised at the recent turn of events, but tried her best not to let it show so blatanly on her face.:: "I have to say, I never expected to see you all here...So, if you don't mind my asking, what all brings you out to Dali?"
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Post by Lillith on Nov 18, 2008 23:08:30 GMT -5
::Lillith's smile suddenly seems very stiff::
Nothing. We're just here on vacation. I needed to get away from those screaming kids for awhile.
::Deep down she knows they could use Rainii's help, but she can't bring herself to ask that of Rainii. As far as she knew, Rainii was retired from the whole hero thing, and she really couldn't blame her. She had been through enough as far as Lillith was concerned. Hastily she slides the notebook off the table and back into her lap::
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