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Post by childofthehunt on May 19, 2009 10:45:06 GMT -5
Arqus noticed the way Veronica was looking at the image on the wall he was studying.
"What is it?"
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Post by Tig on May 19, 2009 10:51:04 GMT -5
Fiona joined the others after jumping down the hole. She was annoyed by them, she personally didn't care what was happening, or what was going to happen, or if they were stuck in the city forever.
Her gaze shifted to the paintings, she moved up close and examined them with disconnected interest.
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Post by citizenmike on May 19, 2009 10:55:20 GMT -5
Veronica looked at Arqus and replied, "The woman there, she looks like me. Its funny, because she's greeting people and for whatever reason, I'm usually the first person that meets people here... Its almost prophetic."
Veronica nodded over to see Fiona and said, "I'm glad to see you've joined us!"
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Post by Tig on May 19, 2009 11:04:46 GMT -5
Fiona's gaze shifted to Veronica. She scoffed and went back to the painting. "I got bored."
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Post by childofthehunt on May 19, 2009 11:06:33 GMT -5
The image of the woman Veronica was talking about had long dark hair. The drawing had the same eyes as hers too. The similarity was freaking him out.
"Maybe it's just a coincidence..."
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Post by citizenmike on May 19, 2009 11:58:04 GMT -5
Veronica looked at Fiona and replied, "Still, its good to see you here."
"Maybe it's just a coincidence..."
Veronica turned to Arqus and replied, "I hope so."
Veronica motioned deeper down the hallway and saw a door at the end.
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Post by childofthehunt on May 19, 2009 13:06:11 GMT -5
Arqus was busy checking out the rest of the images. But it was too dark. Veronica was walking forward. He turned to look and the lighter she was holding illuminated something at the end of the tunnel.
A door. He immediately walked behind her.
"More doors."
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Post by citizenmike on May 19, 2009 14:04:41 GMT -5
Veronica pressed herself against the door for a moment a closed her eyes. Johnny, what if he was back there? What if this door led her to wherever he was?.. With everything she's seen, she wouldn't be surprised. Veronica opened her eyes. No, its just a foolish fantasy; can't afford to think like a child... At least not right now. Veronica stepped back. It's a possibility, but nothing to save a breath for.
Veronica opened the door and found another hallway. Unlike where they were it was it well lit with torches hanging from both sides; its walls bare, only earth. Veronica motioned inside and started walking towards the other end.
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Post by childofthehunt on May 19, 2009 14:15:20 GMT -5
Arqus marched next to Veronica. He figured, he needed to be close to her to be able to protect her. Just in case something happens. His instincts told him to tranform into diamond while he was walking down the tunnel, but he remembered what Bremmen told him.
He said he wanted Arqus to be brave and strong. Just like his ancestors. Although scared, that something would jump out of the shadows and attack them, Arqus didn't shift to his diamond skin.
He proceeded forward with Veronica.
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Post by citizenmike on May 19, 2009 14:20:49 GMT -5
Veronica turned to find Arqus walking beside her. "I'm glad you're here. I almost scared to know what's beyond that other door."
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Post by childofthehunt on May 19, 2009 14:28:44 GMT -5
"I'm curious actually." He replied in a hushed tone.
He look over his shoulder to check on the others. They were busy studying the images on the walls. If something happens here...like an attack...Arqus thought the others would be able to help them immediately.
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Post by citizenmike on May 19, 2009 14:36:15 GMT -5
Veronica neared the end of the hall as she said to Arqus, "If there is anything there, then I hope what I have is adequate."
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Post by childofthehunt on May 19, 2009 14:39:28 GMT -5
"Your lighter?" Arqus joked nervously. "That'd probably scare them."
He noticed the worried expression on Veronica's face.
"I'll protect you."
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Post by citizenmike on May 19, 2009 14:47:18 GMT -5
Veronica laughed and replied, "Thank you. Actually, I was referring to this,". Veronica drew her handgun from the holster Johnny had given her. "If it didn't work well with a bunch of kids, just think of what it would do to something stronger?"
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Post by childofthehunt on May 19, 2009 14:58:19 GMT -5
Arqus looked at Veronica's handgun.
He couldn't help but feel worried for her safety. He thought, with her gun, Veronica wouldn't stand a chance against the creatures of Animus. Her gun would probably inflict minor damage if a demon from another realm would attack.
Arqus' eyes travelled back to Veronica's face and he gave her a weak smile.
"She needs me here. I'm the only one right now who could protect her." He thought.
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