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Post by citizenmike on Jan 29, 2010 13:24:03 GMT -5
The moment Veronica and Johnny closed the city from the other side, they returned with the lives they once led, never knowing of the city, the thing's they've done, and more importantly, never knowing one another... And with them, they took Sara.
Before sealing the tear, Veronica used the last of her energy to leave a piece of herself in the city. A ghost of sorts that would serve as an aid to the lost who needed it.
Quietly, she wonders about. Still in the same state she once was when she left: four months pregnant.
Veronica appeared before the door to room four. Taking a cigarette from her coat pocket, Veronica lit it and waited... It's been awhile since she last had a cigarette and it was calming her considerably.
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Post by phobia on Jan 29, 2010 13:41:06 GMT -5
Phobia stepped outside from the room. Still quite bothered from all new things. he didn't know who he was, although it really didn't matter for him. The voice in his head telling quite accurate things from this world and - Well everything.
While accepting these conditions, as his book says, he was ready to face this world. That was put hold as he almost walked to a woman that was standing behind the door.
He said without even thinking " I'm terribly sorry for my carelessness. My name is Phobia, lady..." He almost bowed in front of her before he regained control over his body. Looking quite stunned and puzzled for his actions.
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Post by citizenmike on Jan 29, 2010 13:49:27 GMT -5
Veronica smiled as she blew away a puff of smoke. Extending her hand to him, Veronica replied, "I'm Veronica. I've been expecting you, Phobia. How is the city treating you, so far?".
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Post by phobia on Jan 29, 2010 14:07:30 GMT -5
"Well it's dusty here and that bed over there isn't the best possible. Also there's much new for me.... Heck everything is new to me, myself, this place, you, The voice..." He sighed. " You said you were expecting me... Why?"
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Post by citizenmike on Jan 29, 2010 14:12:07 GMT -5
"Let's just say I want to keep an eye out for new residents.", Veronica replied. "For reasons of my own and not.". Veronica turned towards the staircase and waved Phobia her way to follow her. "I was once where you are now, not too long ago in fact. And I went through a lot to know what I know and to be where I am, and if I can spare anyone from what's happened to me, then I'm fulfilling the role that sent me here in the first place.. Now, tell me Phobia, do you remember your past life, prior to Animus?".
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Post by phobia on Jan 31, 2010 9:33:47 GMT -5
Following this Veronica Phobia answered. " I'd say ' No I don't have.' As they don't have any logic in them. Seeing myself killing myself while I watch it isn't something that would be logical, does it? Also 'It' said my mind is messed up quite badly. " pausing for the moment he continued with little different tone in his voice. " So where are we going Lady Veronica?"
<voice>" Dude this is hilarious... " What is? <voice> " You are acting like true gentleman can't help myself about laughing.
Voice's laughter echoing in his mind he continued to the staircase.
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Post by citizenmike on Feb 1, 2010 13:59:17 GMT -5
"I thought I'd show you around.", Veronica replied. "And help you find your place in the city. The thing about Animus is that we don't chose to wake up here, we're called. Every soul that awakens in that room is destined for their own path, which they have to find. I've done most of what I was sent to do, and now, with what's left of me, I'm doing what I've been called to do. Who are you?".
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Post by phobia on Feb 3, 2010 14:15:04 GMT -5
"Who am I? Phobia, human, male and something I don't know." sights and shooks his head.
" I really can't figure out anything right know nor remember. I have no memory about what I have been or they are just so scattered right know." He sights silently. " Well could you tell me where are we going to? Also you said that this city chooses it's residents, so this city isn't normal, eh? "
While walking to the staircase and talking to Veronica he tripped. It was like his brains were thinking " oh we must fall now". He rolled all the way to the ground floor. While having no injuries he, as anyone would, was stunned. "...Weren't that fast..."
<voice> " Dude, I'm SO sorry about that." You caused that?
<voice> "Yeah, I just tried to modify some of your movement related memories. - Seems like that was too soon for your body to handle." So what did you do then?
<voice> "You have that katana. So do you know how to use it?" ...Nope..?
<voice> "Thought so. Anyways just to inform you, we are not alone." What do you mean? If you mean that woman,she's called Veronica.
<voice>" I didn't mean in physical world, you idiot. In your head." There's more than just you?
Phobia's expression changed from stunned to puzzled and finally to afraid.
Who is he? <voice>"Don't know but be carefully of him. He's chaos, or rather your mind's chaos." So did he mess up my mind?
<voice>"No, he'd just take control of your body and kill everyone in his sight." Oh, that's cool. <voice> Yes it is.
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Post by citizenmike on Feb 5, 2010 3:51:04 GMT -5
Veronica stepped into the city streets and turned to Phobia, as she said, "Well, let me help you find out who you are. Through the journey of discovering the city, its secrets, and its residents, you will discover who you are and why you came here. Allow me to help you.".
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Post by phobia on Feb 10, 2010 12:51:04 GMT -5
Phobia acepted Veronica's help and stood up. " I'll acept your help thankfully. I'd like to hear history of this place... you called it Animus, right? " Walking to the door, he openned it and stopped. " could you perhaps show me around this city while you tell me about it's history? That way I would learn about my surroundings too."
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Post by citizenmike on Feb 10, 2010 12:55:55 GMT -5
"Gladly.", Veronica replied as she walk past him and into the door.
Veronica led Phobia to a room that had light, bight while light shining from all areas and extending to every imaginable horizon. "Welcome to the beginning.", Veronica said as speckles of black ink began to move beneath them. "This is Animus at the time of its birth in the universe.".
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Post by phobia on Feb 10, 2010 14:57:28 GMT -5
Phobia enterred to the room little bit later than Veronica. First he saw light, while used to dimmer surroundings he was briefly blind. When his eyes got used to the kight he was amazed. Light appeared from thin air. There wasn't any projector or such electronik device.
His sense of balance was lost when he looked down. It seemed like he would stand in the midle of the galaxy. "Where we are?" He finaly managed to ask. Trying to feel the shape of the room he started to stagger towards the direction he thought wall should be. As he didn't feel it, as there weren't or because that he have lost his sense of distance with balance. So he asked fearfully. " Is this illusion? Get out off my head!!"
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Post by citizenmike on Feb 10, 2010 16:26:33 GMT -5
Veronica rushed to Phobia and placed her hands on his shoulders as she reassuringly told him, "It's alright. We're fine and we're safe. We are in no danger. I am right here with you. We are at the beginning... Not long after notions began to feel despair, they felt Animus. And this, this plane, the area around is... This is Animus at the time of its birth. I want you to understand that this is not a normal city. It isn't what you see around you. It's a being, a generous being that strives on your fears, your secrets, your wishes, and your dreams. It is completely what you and the residents make of it.".
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Post by phobia on Feb 11, 2010 14:50:28 GMT -5
" ....I.... Safe...?"
Then he pushed her away or maybe he pushed himself away from her.
" Go away woman. You tricked us to this place, claiming it to be some kind of 'beginning of Animus'. Like there would be a way to travel to the past from present. So get out of our head fast or things won't turn out well." Then he took offensive stance, so that he could attack immediately if there's something odd.
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Post by citizenmike on Feb 11, 2010 15:07:29 GMT -5
Veronica paced back when Phobia pushed her away. Slowly, Veronica drew forward and calmly said, "It's ok. I promise, we are safe.". Reaching her hand out to him, Veronica said, "Come on, lets leave the beginning and ventured into what happened.".
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