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Post by Raiku on Dec 24, 2007 2:46:56 GMT -8
"Your right, you won't like me when I'm inconvenienced. You keep going along this path boy, you'll see firsthand why." Turning his attention to the shivering one he muttered indignantly, "Bet you are cold. Shouldn't of blown up a level of existence when I was inside. Then again, I suppose it's not YOUR fault, eh?"
"Wait, you have six?"
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Post by Dark Beauty on Dec 24, 2007 10:03:39 GMT -8
Dark looked very upset. She said nothing up to this point, her usually cerulean eyes now extremely shadowed. "Drop it, Raiku." She looked silently up at Anton, her face totally unreadable, except for the anger and pain in her ageless eyes. She then turned toward the staircase and climbed it, not saying another word, but giving a glance toward the pink-haired woman in the odd clothing.
Annie watched her go, shuddering at the glance she had recieved. She recognized that look - it was the same one she had seen when she had accidently found her way to this world and started creating some of the things they had back on her world. Dark had not appreciated it, and then she asked why, Dark had only said that technology was dangerous. When Annie had argued that it could heal as well, Dark had immediately shut down and coldly stated, "It COULD. But that only lasts until it kills everyone." Annie turned to Anton. "Please. You don't know her, or what she's been through. We appreciate you healing him, but don't be like that to Dark Beauty." She scoffed then, realizing that he did not even grasp the edges of what she meant to say. "You don't even know how old she is."
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Post by Cobalt-60 on Dec 24, 2007 11:30:56 GMT -8
As Dark took her leave, the nanonic package was just finishing with his hand. Already it felt worlds better. He had been here long enough to get some idea of Dark's objections, but he had to admit these medical packages were endlessly useful.
He suddenly became aware of a loud chattering sound from behind him. He turned to see Ace still sitting on the table, arms hugged around himself and his teeth chattering as he muttered about heat and being cold. He glanced around the room. Everyone was still glaring at each other or lost in some personal contemplation.
Useless, the lot of them.
He pushed past Raiku and went upstairs to grab a blanket for his friend.
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Post by Raiku on Dec 24, 2007 13:49:53 GMT -8
Raiku scoffed. 'Go right ahead' he thought to himself.
Whatever technology that was involved in completly irradicating a plane of existence, Raiku needed to investigate. On the other hand, it seemed to being even more damage internally to Dark.
Though Annie was not addressing him, he thought it best to add input saying, "And niether do we of them. Let's take a look at this unfamiliar power, maybe it's not as bad as Dark seems to know." For the first time, Raiku was not after power, he just did not understand what could possibly have done such a thing, and needed to justify it. "Anyway, I'm Raiku, for those who don't know. And sooner or later, I want to see one of those 'miniature suns'."
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Post by Detrevni on Dec 24, 2007 15:05:36 GMT -8
Anton looked at Annie, his expression neutral.
"Time served on the earth does not equate superiority."
His gaze followed Dark's path up the stairs. "I'm not one for dramatic mystery. Why don't you enlighten me as to what she's 'been through'. Perhaps it will shed some light onto her fear of my technology."
He glanced at Ace shivering in the corner. "I fail to see how the mode of death and destruction affects the outcome at all. That man destroyed an alternate reality. Were there not living things on the plane? What's the different between death by the gun or missile and death by the sword or 'spell'? Your 'magic' does nearly exactly what my technology can do, just I don't have to have to be fortunate enough to be born with it."
He met Annie's pleading eyes. "Stop me if I've said anything wrong, but I sense some prejudice. I came here wanting to help save you people from a perceived threat and I've been met with nothing but fear and anger. Except in a few cases. Look at me! I'm just as human as you are! Stop judging me based on my way of life. I couldn't possibly have known that Ace would react as he did to my vessels' power sources. And admit it. You enjoyed seeing my ship. It reminded you of home, didn't it?"
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Post by Dark Beauty on Dec 24, 2007 20:01:47 GMT -8
Annie's pink eyes grew sad. "Yes, it reminded me of home. A really cold, heartless world. Especially to those who are different." She looked back at Anton, her hand moving to her pink ponytail. "This was my natural hair and eye color when I was born on Earth. I was not cared for at all, and I was considered to be a freak. When I found my way here, I was totally accepted. I miss technology at times... but this place seems to be much better off without it. I am impressed with your ship - it is very grand." She then sighed, letting her hand fall and looking at the staircase where Dark had disappeared. "I don't know too much about what all she has 'been through' except that she has been alive for over seven centuries. She has befriended entire races that have since been wiped out and are only legend to those living today. She has been through so much heartache that I have no idea how she keeps living." She turned to him again, her voice calm and apologetic. "I don't feel comfortable talking about something I do not know too much about without that person's permission. I respect her very much - we all do," though she shot a glance in Raiku's general direction, "and you'll find that she will probably be willing to speak to you about whatever it is you wish to know... just give her a little bit of time."
Naburine appeared on the staircase, her black mask covering the bottom half of her face as always, her caramel eyes spelling confused irritation. "The elf woman is in a bit of a tizzy... oh. Hello there." The sound of her voice changed as she noticed the newcomer. She sauntered down the stairs and over to him, extending her hand. "I am Naburine Cutlass. And who might you be?"
Annie sighed and walked over to Ace, not even bothering to say anything to Naburine about her very forward approach because it would just make her more raunchy. She pulled off her tan-colored jacket that she had kept from earth. She had never really liked this worlds' style. Her jeans and sneakers were comfortable. She put the jacket around Ace, gently rubbing his arms to get his circulation up to speed. "You okay?"
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Post by Sorrows on Dec 24, 2007 21:20:26 GMT -8
Ace gasped a laugh, though there was no humor in it.
"I'd t-truely forgott-ten what c-cold was like..."
He gently rocked back and forth, his breaths short and ragged, his whole body still shivering. He attempted a smiling glance to express the gratitude for her gesture, but he was unsure of how reassuring a chatter teeth smile would be.
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Post by Detrevni on Dec 24, 2007 23:10:53 GMT -8
Anton grasped her hand firmly. "Anton Creideiki. Pleasure to meet you, Miss Cutlass." Something about her manner reminded him very much of the women of his home universe. Certainly not the mode of dress. He wondered why she wore the mask. Some sort of disfigurement?
He looked over to Ace. "You should not be in such discomfort. Nanites don't affect your internal body temperature other than to bring it within human norms."
Returning his attention to Annie his spoke. "Your world sounds like it must have been a different time line then mine. There were people who would have killed to have your natural hair color."
He looked up at Raiku. "Why are you so interested in seeing my fusion reactors?" Anton did not trust this man. The weight of the .45 on his hip was very comforting, antique though it may be.
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Post by Zeffa! on Dec 25, 2007 0:08:20 GMT -8
Aramil didn't like all the aggression that seemed to fill the room. He liked it when people got along, but lately that didn't seem to be happening. "I'm not angry at you," he added to Anton.. for what it was worth, which, he figured, wasn't much. He glanced at Naburine, glad that she was making a generally good attempt at making friends with this man. It was never this hard before to accept strangers into their weird family, but then again, Anton was the weirdest they'd seen since the man with all the cats arrived. Though Dark raised a vaild point about whatever they were talking about, Aramil agreed with Anton that magic could be deadly too. He'd all but sworn off offensive spells ever since... Even Annie and Anton didn't seem to agree perfectly, and they were from the sameplace... sorta. Aramil got up again,going to find a blanket, only to notice that he was not alone in the Idea. "They're in the closet, folded up on the third shelf," he said with a helpful smile.
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Post by Raiku on Dec 25, 2007 10:51:59 GMT -8
"Merely curious as to how have the capacity for that much power." A fusion reactor? That's what they are called...even the name sounded deadly. Raiku liked that.
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Post by Dark Beauty on Dec 25, 2007 14:26:17 GMT -8
Naburine grinned under her silky black mask. He had a nice voice... a rich baritone. Sexy. He was odd, though... and what was he saying to Annie about the same world? "Hey? You're from that place called 'Earth' that Pink-Eyes is always talking about? That's pretty interesting. I would love to visit that place sometime." She sat down and put one leather boot up on the table, slumping in the chair slightly and comfortably. She unconciously drew one of her jeweled daggers from her bodice and started to play with the edge. "It sounds fun from what little she's talked about... and if it is full of men that look like you, I am all up for the adventure."
Annie rolled her eyes and then turned to Anton. "Many people dyed their hair my color, but to be born with it was a totally different thing." She then turned back to Ace, her expression kind of helpless, as if she had no idea what to do. She hated people being uncomfortable or hurt. "May I put my arms around you, Ace? I think it will help you warm up." She sent a glance in her husband's direction, letting the little tailed man know that she was not up to anything suspicious.
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Post by Detrevni on Dec 25, 2007 22:27:45 GMT -8
Anton was taken aback. Was the masked woman... coming on to him? He cleared his throat.
"Uh well... My mirror of Earth is dead. I don';t think there's any human left alive in my universe. So looks like I'm it." His smile was cold and hollow. "I'm afraid I'm all the eye candy you'll get." He spread his arms slightly as he said this, the vest opening slightly to reveal the large pistol strapped to the armored bodysuit underneath.
He returned his attention to Raiku."My mother always told me never to take candy from strangers and never to give power to those who were looking for it. No one's ever 'just curious' about nuclear reactions. I'll not be giving away the power to wipe continents clean of life to anyone I meet."
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Post by Sorrows on Dec 25, 2007 22:36:40 GMT -8
Ace's eyes widened a moment at the suggestion. He hadn't thought about that. He hadn't truely felt physical contact since before he could remember. He'd always been too cautious about his abilities to let anyone that near. Too afraid he might do to a person what he'd been doing to those Reactors.
"T-thank you..." was all he managed to say, still clutching the jacket hanging off his shoulders.
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Post by Cobalt-60 on Dec 25, 2007 23:45:42 GMT -8
After a long search for blankets, Fletcher finally took the heavy comforter off the bed he had been using and dragged it out. Coming down the stairs, he saw that Annie, at least, had started to try to help Ace get some warmth back into him.
He hauled the comforter over to the shivering man and helped him get off the table and into a chair, wrapping the large fluffy thing around him and Annie. He gave the pink-haired girl a thankful smile for her help, and pulled up a chair next to Ace.
His eyes fell on Naburine playing with one of her daggers, and a jolt of fear shot through him. Then he realized that she was not playing with one of the daggers he sharpened for her, and he relaxed.
He spoke in low tones to Ace. "I think it's possible that you burnt yourself out with that sudden release of energy. Here." He grabbed a candle from a nearby table. "Can you conjure a small flame to light this candle?"
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Post by Sorrows on Dec 26, 2007 11:12:29 GMT -8
][ Guess we're gonna move assuming Annie did put her arms around Ace. ][
Ace sat clutching Annie's arms as they drapped about his shoulders beneath the comforter. His shivering was more or less quelled, and his breathing was returning to normal. Though, when he was addressed by Fletcher, he didn't even look up, his chin resting in Annie's arms.
A muttered "I can't..." was all that he gave in response.
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