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Post by Eva Natsuki on Jul 15, 2008 2:24:17 GMT -5
::Eva looked out the window as they took off again this time heading for Timber and she sighed slightly before looking up at Dante::
"Is there a particular reason you been silent this whole time Dante or are you still mesmerized?"
::She said teasingly before getting a serious expression on her face::
"Looks like we're going to be at this again. It was a fun break while it lasted...."
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Post by Dante Shadesang on Jul 15, 2008 4:45:48 GMT -5
Dante follows along Eva, grabbing his coat that has now dried up. He overhears Eva. "Pretty much... the latter. And yes. I shall be honest and say that... I seemed to have forgotten about the conflict with Natalia." Just..."... why?" Then he starts to go a bit silent as he heard an odd crack in his coat. He looks to see that the blue rose can actually freeze up anything gradually. "O.. K..." It was too late as Eva must be wondering what was that, as well as "where he ran off to"... "Yes... before we head out... I went to get something at my place because Bevelle happened to be the place where I lived and such.. or used to. Anyhow, since we are... together..." An image seemed to have been burned into his mind... when "she" saw him for the first time in possibly years. : ........... Dante?Argh! He scratches his eyes for a bit... Must... let it... go...and smiles very slightly. "...I thought to give you this. I... do not know what you like personally and all. For that.. I seem to hate myself a bit. Now I know, but it is a bit too late I suppose. The best I can do... is express my understanding to you." He took out the icy rose, still intact... and an odd packet along with it. "The rose... I made it... somehow. Honestly, I cannot explain why myself... when I picked up this dying rose, my thoughts... was about you... and your life back home. Then lo and behold, this happened. So yes... for whatever reason this happened and if anything, I hope this makes you feel close to home." He puts it on Eva's ear... then instantly it creates an ice hook to comfortable attach it. He is rather surprised but just goes with the flow. He then remembers about the packet. "This... was a last-minute item. This is my last one." He gives to her. "It is some sort of rare otherworldly item... called "gum". It has some sort of cool taste.. and... it is blue. Again... the feeling of home for you... hopefully. So here. I hope you enjoy it." There was a moment of silence... then... "Eva..... I..--" Then he hears an odd tapping sound from behind him in a room that only he can hear.... then he hears a voice only he can hear: Hate to lower the "aw" factor, but I need to talk to you about something! It was Cagnazzo. "... I... should be depart to rest a bit before we head to his town called Timber. I... really hope you enjoy the gift I gave you. Let us be careful for us and others when we get there." He moves a strand of hair over the rose on her ear and he walks away. He turns to see her once more, enter in a room, and closed it behind him. *groans*
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Post by Eva Natsuki on Jul 15, 2008 9:05:43 GMT -5
"You left to soon...."
::Eva sighed a bit and ran a finger to outline the rose::
Its beautiful to say the least...
::She smiled a bit before taking some gum and starts chewing on it a bit surprised at the cool taste::
This is good..looks like I'm gonna have to tell him later..
::Eva went to a room to lay down a bit before closing her eyes::
I might as well get my rest in now....
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Post by Julie Loire on Jul 15, 2008 9:59:15 GMT -5
:: Julie watches Galeon's conversation with Rainii from a safe distance. As good as it was taking some time to enjoy themselves, it had ended much too quickly. And now, understandably, Rainii is obviously beginning to worry about facing Natalia again. An inner voice reminds Julie of the kinds of things their father would say to Kiros and Ward. ::
(Laguna - "Aw, quit complainin'. Things'll work out. They always do, right?")
'Probably not this time, Dad.'
:: While thinking, Julie goes through her travel pack for the equipment she'll need in the next battle. Once everything is in place, she steps closer to Rainii. ::
"He's right, you know. I... kind of suck at this whole encouragement thing, and you've been in a lot more battles than I have, but..."
:: She pauses to gather her thoughts. Then, suddenly, she smiles. ::
"... Think of how many times Dad's screwed up. But when people really needed him, he always did the right thing."
'Sometimes by mistake...'
:: Shaking away that thought, she continues. ::
"I guess what I'm trying to say is... you're the same way. Except without so much screwing up."
'... That really sounded a lot better in my head.'
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Post by Jas on Jul 15, 2008 14:54:40 GMT -5
*Jas watches the interactions of the others ,a slight smile on his face. He nearly laughs as Dante is dragged out by Eva* (Inu, you would be proud of your daughter) Jas thought. *He looks to the remaining three before sighing. In a way, Galeon, Rainii and Julie reminded him of of his old friends before they were killed. He walks away, muttering about getting prepared for action before walking away*
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Shaft
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Post by Shaft on Jul 15, 2008 15:09:56 GMT -5
::City rooftops come into view as the Inquisition descends from the clouds::
There it is.
::Even from this height, the heroes can see that Timber is quite literally crawling with demons, but there's one in particular standing on the city wall just above the gate. Natalia waves her hand to them in a beckoning motion::
Looks like she wants to say something. What do you think we should do?
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Post by Jas on Jul 15, 2008 15:17:55 GMT -5
*Jas shrugs his shoudlers* "All I know is that this should be considered an ambush. That one who can drain powers might be near, and I for one do not want to fight those demons weakened."
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Post by Natalia on Jul 15, 2008 15:38:44 GMT -5
::The radio crackles and the lights of the Inquisition go dim for a moment, and that hatefully familiar voice comes onto the system::
Long time no see. How's your back Rainii? And Eva and Dante, so good to see you're finally hitting it off. My my Galeon, I never took you for a lady's man. You shameless cad you. And Julie, so good to see you could make it as well. I must say you ladies look ravishing in your new attire.
::The realization that she somehow knows exactly what's going on up there hits them hard::
If you'd be so kind as to come onto the ground, I have something to show you. Trust me, you'll want to see this. And Jas, bring that new toy of yours. You'll need it.
::The radio clicks off and the lights become stable again::
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Post by Jas on Jul 15, 2008 15:40:34 GMT -5
*Jas was confused by that announcement* (How did she know of dragon mode? I recently got that) *Looks to the others, knowing full well they're caught*
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Post by Vincent on Jul 15, 2008 15:51:13 GMT -5
Another message over the radio comes in, a distinctly female voice who isn’t Natalia. “Unidentified vessel, this is Hijrah Gunboat 1, requesting iden. Repeat, Hijrah Gunboat to unidentified vessel, please respond with designation and flag.”
A small aircraft zips across the bow of the Inquisition, it’s not much larger then two cars put together and moves quickly, equalizing speed and coming along side the Inqusition a short distance to the starboard side.
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Post by Rainii Loire on Jul 15, 2008 15:52:50 GMT -5
::Rainii rolls her eyes at Natalia's 'announcement'::
"She has something to show us...how nice."
::She looks to Shaft.::
"Should we go down there and check it out?"
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Shaft
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Post by Shaft on Jul 15, 2008 16:06:07 GMT -5
::Before Shaft can answer, Nahla's voice comes over the radio. He picks up the mic::
This is the inquisition responding to Hijrah Gunboat 1. Do you read?
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Post by Vincent on Jul 15, 2008 16:12:37 GMT -5
Nahla's voice comes back over the radio.
"Yea, reading you loud and clear, Inqusition. Take it you’re here for the little city party, so am I. If you send me your plan of attack I’ll coordinate and provide you cover. She may not look like much but this little ship can pack a punch, demons or not. By the way, name’s Nahla. I’d prefer that over that more stale designation you just yammered.”
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Shaft
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Post by Shaft on Jul 15, 2008 16:23:43 GMT -5
::Shaft grins at Nahla's directness, but becomes serious again::
Looks like she's got a little surprise for us on the ground. And if I know her, we aren't going to have any choice in the matter. We'll be sitting ducks down there. A little cover would be appreciated.
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Post by Vincent on Jul 15, 2008 16:47:43 GMT -5
"Understood, I'll be your shield in the sky. Just radio me if you need anything in particular blasted. And watch that little b*static*ch witch, she’s a tricky devil. Nahla out.”
Nahla breaks away from the Inquisition, blasting into after-burners as she sinks lower to the ground over the city, doing a quick strafe fire at a line of demon, breaks up and swings by the main gate. Zipping past it as she looks out of the cockpit to the scene below before shooting back over the heart of the city. “Yea, there you are… wait till I come back around.”
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Post by Eva Natsuki on Jul 15, 2008 17:24:43 GMT -5
::Eva frowned a bit hearing Natalia's voice again though somehow not surprised if she was somehow keeping tabs on them::
Yea...makes me wonder what she got planned now...
::She then smiled after hearing Nahla's voice but then got a bit worried::
"Wait a minute...why exactly are Vincent and everyone in this? I know Vincent and he wouldn't get himself involved unless something forced him...."
::Her eyes flashed again before she looked down at the city::
"I suppose we'd better not be rude for our own welcoming party huh...."
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Shaft
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Post by Shaft on Jul 15, 2008 17:48:56 GMT -5
::Shaft looks back at them with an anxious smile::
Look on the bright side. We're going down there but we're not going blind. That Nahla said she had us covered. I've got a good feeling about this one.
::He looks to Rainii::
You're ready for this one right?
(OOC: To Timber thread)
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Post by Rubicante / Cagnazzo on Jul 15, 2008 19:25:49 GMT -5
Dante entered into the room and saw Cagnazzo mashing buttons on an odd device. He looks to see Dante and looks back to the device quickly. "Give me one more-- OH MAN!" He throws it across the room and lands on the table. "Okie, well... I called Rubicante; and as always, he utterly pissed off that I got myself a tad involved with you. After half-an-hour of anal arguing, best I can do... as always -.-... is to have to not get myself involved any further as it is." Dante: May I ask, why the lack of involvement? Why are you helping me now? Better yet... who are you?? "As much as I like to answer those questions, if there is anything I have to agree with Rubicante at the moment... except with I'm drunk <.<... I can't answer them as it would disrupt the balance of worlds..." Dante: What are you? Some sort of... god? "Pft! I wish! I'm just... oh... I don't know... a glitch in the system... per say... yeah.. <.<" Dante: ... a glitch? "Look, we could go on forever like this and stall this storyline or we could go on actually discussing your modified, uber Memory Trigger. You know... why you're hearing voices, doing things you never thought you did until now... and why you're trying to forget "her"." Dante's eyes widen as he turned to grab Cagnazzo by the neck. "That.. is none of your business." In a high-pitched voice... "Ok... but... do you know... why?" He drops as he sits down.. in conflict. "As you can see, just adding that R.E.E.L has disrupt the balance much more." Dante: R.E.E.L? "R.E.E.L - Ready-combative Emotional-memory Emulating Limitbreaker. Me and Rubicante... kind of "borrowed" it from the company in another world here... *cough* You'll know what I mean later." He points to something at the air... breaking the fourth wall. "And you know who you are." "Anyhow, what it does is letting out your compressed memories by snippets for a while so you don't get conflicted right up the bum. That's why you're doing things you think you're not doing... but you are. Like why you were drinking away to forget... yeah, I'll stop. And the voice in your head... that's your long lost personality... specifically, your accumulated unlocked personality since you can't let it out because of "them". You know, the happy active side... the one I like to hang out ^_^." Dante looks at his chest and looks to see the modification. An extra gear seems to be added. He was about to say something but then: "Now... here's the uber part! This is where the technology of that company comes into play... though we never really got around figuring out when it happens. We assume it occurs at a critical point in time... so... you figured that out your own. Anywho, the memories of your friends or even events can help you performs l337 skills that your friends can do via observation, pyreflies manipulation, mimicry, or all three... though it's going to be REALLY painful if that happen so hope it doesn't. Sometimes its a bit of a ripoff and sometimes it's so creatively badass it makes you feel like you're in a video game!! ^_^... I'll stop now. And if you're in need of visual aid, here..." He hands Dante the device... watching this. He takes it back quickly. "Ok, dude, don't forget that balance maintain thing.. I know you like to play it... but it's MINE! But anywho, that's all I can give you. I like to come in. actually kick ass, and check out those babes but MEH to the max -.- Any questions?" Dante: "Seeing that I will not be getting answers from you anything... no." He turns away. "You prick." He starts to rub his head. "That's..." Cagnazzo: Yep ^_^. Oh, oh, one more thing; using the Memory R.E.E.L will cost you your Memory Trigger... so don't hate me you somehow magically run out. BUT! I should be useful against that hot babe that sucks up your energy because your memories will say intact but the R.E.E.L won't be as active as much... in a bad way of sucking I mean... not the other... never mind. OH! You're going to experience an INFLUX of Memory R.E.E.L Data Input now that you know. Don't worry, it'll come naturally at the end of this post. Now if you excuse me... I have a boss to beat. Dante turns away, now with this new odd power and a man that cannot help due to reason beyond understand.. he leaves. Memory R.E.E.L learned! Cagnazzo has been added in the R.E.E.L!
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Post by Lillith on Oct 18, 2008 4:09:23 GMT -5
::After Events at Leah Garden:: ::Lillith doesn't seem quite as adept with air ships as she is with air magic and is having some difficulty piloting the Inquisition. Anyone who comes to the controls to try and help are swatted away angrily:: No back seat driving!
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Post by Jas on Oct 18, 2008 8:53:19 GMT -5
*Jas remains away, knowing full well what would happen if he tried to help, but was amused to try to see the others trying to 'help' only to get swatted away. But he hears a soft voice calling his name. He blinks before looking to the side, but sees Lillith is still busy trying to fly the Inquisition. He was sure the voice was female, someone familiar, but shurgs it off as the planet's voice*
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