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Post by citizenmike on Jul 2, 2009 6:16:00 GMT -5
The Final Chapter The Players: Johnny, Veronica, V, Trace, Arqus, Syl, Anya, and Phoebe The Location: Anywhere In Animus
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Post by citizenmike on Jul 5, 2009 11:53:09 GMT -5
Veronica motioned ahead of Syl as she joined the others back the front of the church.
Johnny approached her as he asked, "Is everything alright, Roth?"
"Yeah.", Veronica replied. "Everything is fine."
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Post by Tig on Jul 5, 2009 13:06:14 GMT -5
Anya lifted her head, she itched to take her other form, but it had to wait. She glanced over to Veronica and Johnny, then she caught sudden movement in the corner of her eye, catching Phoebe going off on the move.
Phoebe found these people rather boring, she wanted to find something to destroy, so she wondered away from them, hands in her pocket, a frown on her lips.
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Post by Trace on Jul 5, 2009 16:19:11 GMT -5
Trace appeared from the shadows in front of Phoebe as she snuck away from the group. His hands were in his jacket pockets and a grin was plastered across his face. He glanced back at the others still in the church, settling on one individual in particular. They didn't have a clue what was coming. Trace turned his attention back to Phoebe.
"Not enjoying the deep coversation back there?"
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Post by Tig on Jul 5, 2009 18:02:53 GMT -5
Phoebe paused when Trace appeared in front of her. She rolled her eyes at his question. "Everyone is concerned about everyone else, I find their caring way too boring." She looked him over, sensing something from him, not demon, but something else.
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Post by Trace on Jul 5, 2009 18:12:17 GMT -5
Trace laughed as she ended her sentence. He had certainly been different himself recently, more lively and care free. Uncaring one may even say. But that was the true him. Ever since he regained his memories he had stopped caring about everyone else. So it seemed he and Phoebe had something in common.
"You are very much correct, caring is overrated. Its yet another flaw that everyone in this city seems to share."
Trace took a step towards Phoebe, demonstrating confidence and flare. He looked elegant, but in a crude way. He stopped just in front of Phoebe, and peered into her eyes, almost as if he was looking directly into her soul.
"But if you have no interest in caring, what is a girl like you interested in?"
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Post by cyansky on Jul 5, 2009 18:42:41 GMT -5
"That sounded beautiful. Granted, I didn't quite understand what you were saying. The rhythm, texture, and tone was beautiful."
Syl smiled.
"Um, thanks miss Veronica. That.... means a lot to me."
"What do you say we re-group with the others?"
Syl shrugged and stayed where it was.
"I'll catch up in a few moments."
It watched Veronica as she rejoined the group at the front of the church. Syl looked down at them from its place in the tree. When Veronica was out of sight, it took out its notebook from its pockets and the red pen it used to write its journal entries.
It then casually flipped open the notebook, scanning through the pages before flipping back to the fifth page. It was then when it started writing at a furious speed in its native language. That way, if someone did manage to get a hold of it, they wouldn't be able to understand it.
Kiel, are you there?
Kiel's writing appeared in navy ink, as if written by an invisible pen.
Yes.
What happened to the entry you promised?
It'll come later.
... What?
Stuff happens when you're stuck in an incorporeal form, Syl. After a few moments of reflection, I kind of doubted that you would have the time to open this thing. It's difficult for you to get away from the group without stirring suspicion, so I'm delaying it until the next time you've wandered away from the group. Hopefully when you'll have more time on your hands then this.
Please, I know that something's going to happen soon. Tell me what I should do.
We have to keep this short; can't delay your return to the group so much. Simply put, keep your cool, don't do anything suspicious and watch the others very carefully. Just keep in mind Trace's ability to manipulate people, Syl - if he didn't show that he wasn't as nice as he was pretending to be, he would have been leading you around on a leash. And remember how he tried to mess with Veronica's emotions?
Yeah.
I think that there's more to him than any of us think. I'll give you my observations in full later, but for now, just ready yourself for what's about to come. I don't know what it is, but it's something big. If you ever get separated from the group, you know who to ask. Trust me, Syl. I only intend to protect you, and believe me, you'll need protection when the going gets rough.
How can you protect me when you're stuck like this?
... Trust me, Syl. That's all I'll say. We'll keep in touch.
The notebook snapped shut on its own. Syl looked at it, stunned for a few moments. Sighing, it stuffed the notebook into its pockets, climbed down from the tree and hurried towards the front of the church. I hope miss Veronica will be okay, it thought.
It arrived just in time to hear Trace's most recent lines. It glanced at the fallen angel impassively. Caring... overrated? A flaw? Obviously Trace didn't have much of a family. Or much clue on what the words 'symbiosis,' 'mutually beneficial' or 'valued allies' really meant for the parties involved. Caring was a weakness, yes, like when one failed to care about or protect its allies, and thus after their defeat became more vulnerable to others. But it was a strength in that the allies involved could compensate for each others' weaknesses, which could prove crucial for survival and prosperity. Obviously... Trace was a loner, and by the looks of it, so was Phoebe.
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Post by childofthehunt on Jul 5, 2009 20:04:30 GMT -5
Arqus joined the others infront of the church. He was glad to see Veronica's beautiful face again. He discreetly glanced over at Johnny, but immediately removed it. Arqus smiled at Veronica.
He saw Syl inside the church reading something off his notebook.
"Hmmm.." He thought.
Arqus heard Bremmen laughing. He asked him what's the matter.
"Somethings coming..." The demon advised.
"What is coming?" He inquired again, not really bothered.
"Something big." Bremmen told him.
"How can you tell?"
"Let's just say evil senses...evil."
Bremmen's laughter was softer this time. It sent chills down Arqus' spine.
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Post by Tig on Jul 5, 2009 20:49:10 GMT -5
Phoebe lifted her chin, eying him as he moved closer, although he intrigued her, she knew from years of experience that she could not trust anyone. A grin spread across her lips, a hint of malice.
"By simply asking, it isn't going to get the answer you desire from me. It'd be no fun if you'd be one of those who don't wish to let me to what I like to do. I would be terribly disappointed."
She chuckled. "What kind of girl do you think I am?"
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Post by sacredrapture on Jul 5, 2009 21:33:16 GMT -5
V's form solidified in the Church, a little ways away from everyone. He walked around, admiring the inside of the structure. Myzrael once walked this way, looking at the angel statues. It was eerie, the way he no longer related to them. Like all that had transpired with the Dark Angel was a bad dream.
And bad dreams had to end sometime. It was unfortunate.
He went over to the group and listened in. An air of uneasiness seemed to settle over the inhabitants of the Church. Or was it his imagination? V kept his defenses up. No telling what could happen now.
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Post by cyansky on Jul 5, 2009 21:51:22 GMT -5
Syl noticed Arqus and V as they joined the group. It turned to both of them and waved, giving both of them a friendly smile.
"Hello Arqus, hello V!" it said, taking a few steps towards them, "how are you today?"
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Post by citizenmike on Jul 5, 2009 21:54:02 GMT -5
Veronica smiled as she approached Arqus and said, "Hey Arqus, how are you?"
Veronica turned back at saw Syl come her way; still smiling, she called it out with a wave. There was something about what was going on. They are all together. It seemed all too perfect, it was scary. Maybe Syl's notions were right? Maybe something was going to happen.
Johnny kept his eyes on Trace and Phoebe; man wasn't liking it.
Johnny looked over at Anya and said, "We better keep an eye on the both of them."
Veronica sighed as she kept her smile and reached for Johnny's hand.
Looking back at her, Johnny asked, "Everything alright?"
Veronica kissed him and answered, "Yeah."
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Post by sacredrapture on Jul 5, 2009 21:56:21 GMT -5
V saw Syl approach him. How unusual.
'Hello Syl. Anything happen while I was gone?'
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Post by cyansky on Jul 5, 2009 22:06:58 GMT -5
Syl eyes moved upwards as it put its chin on its fist, looking like a cute little kid trying to remember something.
"Hmm... people talking mostly. There were all these discussions about concepts that I'm still trying to understand, and Trace talking with Veronica about all this confusing stuff. I didn't get that much of it, except for miss Veronica's explanations."
Its smile returned.
"Well, in short it was a perplexing conversation for me. What about you? Did anything interesting happen in your case?"
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Post by Tig on Jul 5, 2009 22:32:38 GMT -5
Anya nodded to Johnny. "Yes," she replied. Her gaze shifted to Trace and Phoebe, then back to the others. Something felt... off, uneasy. Whatever was going to happen, she could feel her panther on edge, clawing to get to the surface, to take control. Not now.
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