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Post by cyansky on Sept 3, 2009 6:37:01 GMT -5
Syl smiled at Karashi. Reading body language was easy for it, especially as it grew up doing as exactly that. The only difference was that human body language was difference from the body language of its species, but that barrier was overcome with time and practice.
"Very well, miss Karashi," it said, as it picked her up, "if you so wish. I don't know what's wrong with you, but I do know that I trip to the hospital might do you some good."
It turned its attention to the new man that had just shown up. He had a rough appearance, reminscent of those human men that had rough lives - and it showed. This was in stark contrast to Chains, who normally looked like he had no experience with violence or death... until he smirked and grinned. The difference though was that this man was only human...
"Ah, hello there sir," it said, giving him a small, awkward smile.
It honestly didn't know what to think of him. People who had dificult lives were often difficult themselves, and from the looks of it, this man had a rough life. That scar on his face made Syl come up with the idea that his past was nothing good.
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Post by citizenmike on Sept 3, 2009 11:03:42 GMT -5
Veronica nodded at Fleur as another stranger came their way. It was the city's way of doing what it did best, bringing strangers together. "We're headed to the hospital at the moment. You are new here, aren't you?".
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Post by childofthehunt on Sept 3, 2009 12:52:00 GMT -5
She saw another person, a man walking towards them. Veronica spoke to him and asked if he was knew. Fleur knew immediately that he isn't one of the old residents. As always, she kept her mouth shut, not really bothering to introduce herself or join in to any conversation.
She would rather observe and listen, but if spoken to, she would speak. Fleur has always been quiet, often mistaken by most people as being snobbish and snotty, but in reality she was just being shy.
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Post by ayami on Sept 3, 2009 14:38:32 GMT -5
Karashi smiled as she hugged Syl for support. She then frowned, looking at the new man, then at Veronica. She didn't know how to communicate with them, and this confused her. She tapped Syl, then pointed at Veronica, and then at her mouth, a questioning look on her face.
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Post by Tommy Tyrant on Sept 3, 2009 17:24:55 GMT -5
I looked long and hard at the guy, or dame, that had said 'hello good sir'. If there was one thing I hated it was people who were too pompous and had to talk as though they were so damn sophisticated.
Ignoring it and turning to the woman, for sure, that said that they're all heading to the hospital and asked if I'm new here, "Yea hun I'm new. Right and where might that be? You think there might be a map of the city there?" I was about to ask why they're all going t the hospital but when I saw the little girl who kept looking a everyone and pointing to her mouth I figured she was some kind of spastic and needed medication. "You mind if I tag along? Only to the hospital mind you though" Puff puff puffing on my cigarette untill it burned out to my fingers before I flicked it away.
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Post by Trace on Sept 3, 2009 18:18:47 GMT -5
Maz didn't like the newcomer. It wasn't his rough demeanor or the cigarette, although that was undeniably a disgusting habit, but rather how he acted. Maz could tell from his body launguage and the tone in his voice they he held the opinion he was better than the rest of them, when in truth somebody like him was no better than the worst of human beings, whose arrogance would eventually get the better of him like it did all the rest.
Rosa too did not like the looks of him. He was a disturbing person to look at and Rosa could tell something wasn't quite right with him. While she hated basing any opinions on appearances this man was just plain disturbing, and certainly not someone she would like to associate with.
Neither of the siblings wanted to voice their opinion on the newcomer, they didn't need the problem of looking snobbish or overly opinionated which their views could easily be misconstrued as.
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Post by Lain on Sept 3, 2009 19:10:50 GMT -5
Lain's gaze shifted from Karashi to the newcomer. He reminded her of the ogres that used to wander around the outskirts of her kingdom, Extremely strong but not all there in the head. She wasn't sure if he was as stupid as the ogres she knew, not that he even was an ogre. He was definitely a human. She never did like judging a book by it's cover but she couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable around him, nevertheless she smiled, hiding the fact that her right hand was lingering on the hilt of her dagger.
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Post by cyansky on Sept 3, 2009 19:34:46 GMT -5
Syl's eyes widened when it say the man's reaction to tis greeting. It was just trying to be nice, and all it got was a nasty glare. Syl tensed, then ran and hid behind Rosa. Something... was... off with his man. The way he moved and held that cigarette... it just rang off bells in Syl's mind. While it had never seen him before, it had seen people like him, people that it just had an uneasy feeling about, a preview of what was to come. "Miss Rosa!" whispered Syl, loud enough so she could hear, "I-I was just trying to be f-friendly! Why did he look at me like that?"
It tugged at her sleeve, looking concerned and a bit hurt.
"Did I do anything wrong, miss Rosa?"
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Post by Trace on Sept 3, 2009 19:41:09 GMT -5
Rosa was unprepared for Syl's sudden but not unexpected reaction. This man was certainly more trouble than he was worth and personally she was not happy with the idea that he was going to tag along with them on the way to the hospital. She glanced at Maz and saw the look in his face and she knew she'd have to make sure that Maz didn't orchestrate some kind of unfortunate accident for the man.
"Did I do anything wrong, miss Rosa?"
"Not at all Syl," Rosa said in a comforting tone as she talked quietly to Syl without ever taking her eyes off of the man. "Some people just haven't got any manners and aren't very welcoming to anyone, whether they have reason to be or not. Then there are some who are just plain rude."
Rosa turned to Syl and ruffled it's hair in a playfully comforting manner, her intention to make sure that Syl wasn't scared or worried. Things would be tough enough keeping Maz away from the shady newcomer without having Syl clinging to her as well.
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Post by cyansky on Sept 3, 2009 20:02:28 GMT -5
Syl nodded at Rosa, but still remained hidden behind her. It then looked down at Karashi, remembering that she hadn't spoen in a while and that she pointed at her mouth. It found this behaviour a bit familiar... had she gone mute? If so, why? Syl wasn't sure of anything, really... it would be something else...
Syl pulled on Rosa's sleeve again.
"Miss Rosa, I think there's something wrong with Karashi. She hasn't spoken and she's been pointing at her mouth. Do you think that she's got something wrong with her teeth? Or maybe she's really really thirsty?"
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Post by Tig on Sept 3, 2009 20:11:39 GMT -5
Anya moved quietly down the street, hands in her pocket, feeling cautious, and tense, completely lost in thought. She lifted her head slowly, catching the scent of others before she spotted them. Seeing Veronica in the group, she approached them quietly, hesitating before she actually joined the group.
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Post by Trace on Sept 3, 2009 20:12:53 GMT -5
"Sudden muteness?" Rosa questioned out loud. "Certainly not a natural illness. Right Maz?
Maz nodded at Rosa's question. "She shows no sights of dehydration and any teeth problems would be very unlikely to inhibit her voice. If I had to pose a possible cause I would have to say some kind of psychological reason, either self imposed or imposed by another."
Mazrin returned its gaze to the newcomer, already processing multiple scenarios in which he could prohibit the threat that this man could possibly bring with him. He could easily make it look like an accident. While he didn't look particularly strong he possessed superior strength to many of the other residents due to his Demon blood.
"We'll be at the hospital soon Syl," Rosa said, her voice tinged with being slightly on edge. "We can get Karashi checked out there."
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Post by Tommy Tyrant on Sept 4, 2009 0:18:24 GMT -5
The people here just kept staring at me, sizing me up in two seconds. Judgemental bastards. I know I ain't the most welcoming looking guy but these people weren't exactly hiding their thoughts. 'And that he/she thing, went and actually HID behind some woman. Ok if it is in fact a guy it has to be extremely fem', I thought to myself.
Everyone here seemed weary and keeping distance from me, but these people weren't exactly the most normal people either. I mean look how they're dressed, some of them look like they've come out of a fairy tale or something. "Hey you," motioning to the he/she "If you wanna say something say it to my face don't go hiding behind people" I don't know how old this thing was sposed to be but it was acting like a fucking child.
I look around at everyone, they obviously didn't like me and I ain't here for making friends either but if I can at least get on the same level with these people it'll make the trip to the hospital alot less uncomfortable. "Alright," Lighting up another cigarette, "What are all your names? I'm Bruce Krauvitch" Breathing out a cloud of smoke.
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Post by citizenmike on Sept 4, 2009 2:33:46 GMT -5
Veronica motioned towards him and extended her hand and said, "I'm Veronica Roth, and welcome to the city of Animus, Bruce. If you don't mind, can you put out your cigarette. Syl can't handle cigarette smoke. We'll have time for a smoke later, and perhaps I will join you.".
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Post by Tommy Tyrant on Sept 4, 2009 2:37:17 GMT -5
Shaking Veronica's hand "Pleasure to meet you Veronica, and yes I do mind but alright then." Looking back over to the he/she, that must be Syl.. I drop the cigarette on the ground and snub it out with my foot, it was very hard for me to not flick it at Syl's face but there was no reason to be unnecessary even I know that.
"So Veronica, when are we setting off for the hospital, and who is everyone else here?"
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