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Post by Iole on Jan 30, 2009 1:10:37 GMT -5
::Iole crosses her arms over her chest as though Kenny could burst through that locked door any second::
Well if you know what's good for you Kenny, you'll stay on that side of the door. Sister or not, I'll slap you.
::Eva finishes the healing, and Iole quickly re-dresses::
Thanks for that. It's been a long time since I slept in my human form. It was really weird.
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Post by Kenny on Jan 30, 2009 1:14:56 GMT -5
:Kenny listens to Iole telling him to stay behind the door as he shook his head and chuckled:
"Oh Of course sis, I'm not gonna break down the door like a maniac I know better."
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Post by Eva Natsuki on Jan 30, 2009 1:21:48 GMT -5
::Eva smirked::
"If you feel the need to sleep like a kitten literally, then I wouldn't mind letting you rest some more."
::She waited for Iole to get redressed before unlocking the door and opening it::
"A broadcast huh? Sounds fishy either way you look at it..."
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Post by Iole on Jan 30, 2009 1:24:25 GMT -5
::Iole follows Eva out of the room::
It's just Ames trying to show the world how brilliant he is by catching the fake Harvester. But he's got the wrong man. He told us last night that it wasn't August.
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Post by Eva Natsuki on Jan 30, 2009 1:47:27 GMT -5
"I see...."
::Eva sighed slightly as she grabbed a cookie off the plate Takano was holding::
"Ames just has a serious ego in my opinion...wonder what he'll be like when it blows up in his face..."
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Post by Jas on Jan 30, 2009 9:49:41 GMT -5
*When Evan and Iole walk back down, they notice Jas giving Eva a glare, not sitting down* You do know I'll get you back for that Eva.
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Post by Eva Natsuki on Jan 30, 2009 14:57:25 GMT -5
::Eva looked completely innocent as a mock halo appeared above her head as she turned towards Jas::
I have no idea what your talking about Jas
::She smiled a bit as the halo disappeared::
"So Jas who was screaming and why were they screaming? For a second I thought there was a attack but then there would've been more noises."
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Post by Situation on Jan 31, 2009 0:05:40 GMT -5
Everyone! Come here quick, to the living room! Ames is on the TV with the 'Harvester'.
::Takano calls to the others, ushering them to the tv where, upon the screen is Ames at a press conference looking smug as ever, dressed to the nines and with a s**t-eating grin that could shatter the screen. Beside him is the Constable, looking portly and jolly and beside him is a beaten looking young man in his twenties.::
This conference has been called to put to rest the minds and hearts of the great people of Lindblum, who for many months now, have been plagued by murders of a most gruesome sort. The Autumn Harvester as he has been popularly known is now in our custody, having confessed to over twenty-five murders, closing numerous cold cases and bringing closure to the families and communities that have so greatly been affected by these senseless killings. I'd like to thank myself for the countless hours of investigation and the long *static* and of course I can't forget the tireless efforts of our officers and *static and feedback*
::There's a pause as Ames scolds the man behind the camera for the interruptions, with a brief altercation, Ames recomposes and continues.::
The man here, Rob Hanson, was apprehended early this morning for the murder of two gang members that sparked yesterdays riots. He later confesse *static, snow, and the screen cuts out*
::The screen is quickly replaced by the Emergency Broadcasting System alert and a new voice, an augmented voice starts to play as a figure, shrouded in black appears on screen.::
Greetings, people of Lindblum, it is my pleasure to assure you that the police have not captured me and I am still free as a bird. They have gotten close, yes, but their incompetence always shines through. I have no intentions to stop the killings until I am brought down and the lone ego of one man will not lead to my downfall, not in the least. I am however, offering a challenge, if you will, to the good Captain Ames. You know who I am, we've spoken many times before but you could never see past the end of your own nose. So come, I give you this chance to catch me before I move... see if you can make me pay for my surgeries.
::The screen returns back to a whine as the Emergency Broadcast System screen returns, moments later the press conference reappears with Ames standing at the podium looking rather unamused and quite angry. He rushes the camera, his hand cupping over the lens.::
SHUT IT OFF, SHUT IT OFF! NOW!
::The screen turns to a 'technical difficulties' splash.::
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Post by Eva Natsuki on Jan 31, 2009 0:24:06 GMT -5
::Despite the situation Eva couldn't help but to laugh a little bit::
"Serves that arrogant jerk right...."
::Her laugh quickly died though while looking serious::
"That challenge wasn't only for him though....he was talking to all of us..."
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Post by Lillith on Jan 31, 2009 1:15:01 GMT -5
::Lillith looks on in horror at the harvester's live broadcast::
It's more than that. He's trying to demoralize the people. If they can't count on the police, then how are they ever going to be safe?
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Post by Iole on Jan 31, 2009 1:55:38 GMT -5
::Iole frowns at the screen, but a grin tugs at the corners of her mouth. She can't help but find the comedy in Ames being made a fool of in front of the entire city, and whoever else this is being broadcast to::
Wow, Ames looks reeeeally pissed.
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Post by Dante Shadesang on Jan 31, 2009 2:34:13 GMT -5
(OOC - Ah... I missed some character interaction a bit there.... and yes, I thought you forgot about Kerion right there.)
OWNED! ^_^
Dante jumps up suddenly, knocking the plate and its cookies held by Takano up the air. He grabbed the plate and starts catching the cookies one by one using the plate and thrust his blade to nab the last cookie about to fall upon Kerion's head.
"Um.... very sorry about that both of you." He hands the plate back to Takano, removes the cookie from his blade, and takes a bite. "... so this is what a "cookie" taste like... I mean, they are good."
What was that about?? Where have you been? Nothing, been busy, k, going to go, kthxbye. <.<..... shoot...
He ponders why but shakes his head and focus back to the situation. "Well... that is no surprise... the man Ames pretty much deserved it as all he cares about is his pride."
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Post by Situation on Jan 31, 2009 3:01:08 GMT -5
Takano gives Dante an apprehensive look as she takes the plate from him. "You're lucky you're pretty. There's not much else going on up there." But she softens a little when he compliments her baking.
Meanwhile on the screen, Ames continues to try to shut off the broadcast, but the camera jerks suddenly. The crew's attention has been caught again, and they zoom the shot in on the false harvester who has begun twitching and jerking in convulsions. The constable tries to get a hold of him, but he's easily shaken off. Rob Hanson throws himself in seizure like spasms. Blood drips down his nose, and foam starts to form at the sides of his mouth. Before anyone can stop him, he repeatedly slams his head into the table in front of him. One final bludgeoning to his own skull spurts blood at the camera, which finally goes black.
A resounding crash in the living room announces the plate of sumptious cookies falling to the floor and shattering in a pile of broken shards and crumbs. Takano's hands start to tremble, and her eyes are still glued to the screen. "That's.... that's what happened to Dr. Irie. He looked just like that."
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Post by Kerion on Jan 31, 2009 9:57:43 GMT -5
::Kerion wtaches the live feed, but his eye widens as he sees the man die:: "Looks like Ames was made a fool of." Kerion said. "I think we should start looking for August, now that we know he's still out there. The more time we waste, the more time that doppleganger has to give him the book."
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Post by Jas on Jan 31, 2009 10:27:48 GMT -5
::Eva looked completely innocent as a mock halo appeared above her head as she turned towards Jas::
I have no idea what your talking about Jas
::She smiled a bit as the halo disappeared::
Eva: "So Jas who was screaming and why were they screaming? For a second I thought there was a attack but then there would've been more noises."
"Nothing, someone thought it would be funny to put a tack on my seat."
That's strike two missy, one more and I'll make sure you go through everything that I've taught you, but this time it will not be easy. You'll see that I'll be quite the slave driver.
*Watches the news and sees the events*
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Post by Rainii Loire on Jan 31, 2009 22:35:39 GMT -5
(ooc--Sorry, school's gotten the best of me lately. But don't count me out yet!)
::Rainii watches the broadcast, intently focusing on the events. When the other man starts to convulse and twitch, she grimaces, but her eyes never leave the screen. The screen then blanks out, and she looks to her companions, hoping for an explanation..::
"So am I correct in assuming that that was the work of August? Or am I totally off?"
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Post by Eva Natsuki on Jan 31, 2009 23:05:58 GMT -5
::Eva giggled to herself at Jas's threat and gave him a quick wink::
Bring it on, I've grown up since then hehe.
::She then got serious again and looked at Rainii::
"That I say was his work unfortunately, and Kerion is partially right...."
::She shook her head when they looked at her questionably::
"Right now we have to assume the worst case scenario which is that August has the book and he's already looked up what he needed to look up. Right now we need a quick plan rather than going in blindly. On the bright side I hope he hasn't gotten that book yet but I won't get my hopes up."
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Post by Oliver on Jan 31, 2009 23:35:19 GMT -5
"Um... everyon?" Oliver asks, looking away from the fiasco on the tv to the confusion in the room. "Ya tink tat Ames is gonna actually fall for it? Looks 'ike a trap, it does. 'ery obvious trap." He eyes pull back towards the TV for a moment, staring at it transfixed. "He's gunna die... he is."
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Post by Lillith on Feb 1, 2009 2:31:52 GMT -5
Oliver, right now we can't worry about him. There are too many lives at stake if August does have the book. Ames is arrogant, but he's also smart. I hate the guy, but you don't get to be chief of police by sitting on your hands. For right now, lets hope that's enough to keep his ego from getting the better of him. But Eva's right. We need a plan. We're way out of our element on this one, and so far he's been expecting us to charge in blindly which is usually correct. But this time we have the advantage of knowing what we're up against. August is well versed in the dark arts. He's not very strong, but he's tricky so don't underestimate him. Echidna is another problem. I'm guessing you've all come across her power at one time or another. Whatever you see though is completely in your head. Eva, Rainii, Jas, Dante, and Iole, you're all telepathic. You'll be less susceptible to her power, and even moreso when you know what to expect. We'll need you to provide whatever mental cover you can. See if you can shield our minds as well. The immediate threat though, is the book. We have no idea what it's capable of in August's hands. But there is one thing I'm banking on. Natalia placed a hell of a lot of protection on that book, and Rainii you're no slouch so I'm guessing you've done some work to it as well. Whatever he's done to the book to get past its enchantments, you're the only one who would be able to counter it. So our main objective becomes; get Rainii through to the book. Then we'll see what we can do about August.
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Post by Iole on Feb 1, 2009 2:40:52 GMT -5
::While Oliver listens intently to Lillith's layout of the plan, no doubt fantasizing what a heroic role in the event he's going to play, Iole's voice rings in his head::
Hey Ollie, I have a secret for you. But I don't have much time before Eva gets in my head and figures out what I'm up to.
::She makes eye contact with him very briefly to make sure she has his attention, then she quickly looks away back to Lillith's explanation::
Lillith is planning to leave you behind. Don't act too surprised. She thinks she's thrown you into the lion's den once, she's not about to do it again. But I'd be willing to find a way to sneak you along if you cut me a deal.
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