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Jubilee
Feb 27, 2010 12:30:13 GMT -5
Post by cyansky on Feb 27, 2010 12:30:13 GMT -5
Asri kept his gazed fixed on the clown.
"As am I. If any harm comes to Syl, Kiel will have my hide."
Syl hesitated as it opened one eye and looked at Veronica.
"You don't understand... I don't want to fight. He... he almost killed Kure and he isn't even sorry! How can I forgive him for that? How can I not be afraid?! Asri... are you going to ask Kiel to come here?"
Asri just bit his lip.
"I don't know if that's a good idea... You never know with Kiel. There is a damn good reason why it's always busy."
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Jubilee
Feb 27, 2010 12:33:58 GMT -5
Post by citizenmike on Feb 27, 2010 12:33:58 GMT -5
Veronica looked at Syl and replied, "I know what he did, but I know that there is more to him. It's the same as when others question you, I tell them that there is more to you than that. Its important that we have to gather everyone we can, Syl. There is something imporant that I must share.".
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Jubilee
Feb 27, 2010 14:09:08 GMT -5
Post by phobia on Feb 27, 2010 14:09:08 GMT -5
He was looting few apartments when he heard some kind of music. It wasn't so far away, as the sound was clear. As he looked his map to determine possible places for that sound to come from, he noticed that there were a church not so far away. Giving it a try, he grabbed his back bag and bag filled with loot.
As he was jogging toward the church he noticed couple half digested cloths. It wasn't so surprising that trail of cloth was also toward the church.
Like any mindless would digest their own clothings. Well at least the music is coming from the church or near by building. He thought.
As he came to the church grounds he noticed everyone. Syl behind Asri, Veronica and Tommy in his boxer shorts.
"Hello Asri, Syl, Veronica and Tommy." He said looking toward everyone as he said their name. " Is this only for me or is anyone else feeling déja vu?"
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Jubilee
Feb 27, 2010 14:27:35 GMT -5
Post by citizenmike on Feb 27, 2010 14:27:35 GMT -5
Veronica looked at Phobia and smiled, "It's nice to see you, new friend. I'm afraid this isn't for you, but rather it is a call for everyone in Animus.".
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Jubilee
Feb 27, 2010 15:27:59 GMT -5
Post by cyansky on Feb 27, 2010 15:27:59 GMT -5
Asri gave Phobia a small smile, waving at him.
"Good to see you again Phobia."
Syl peeked out from behind Asri to see Phobia. It gave him a small smile as he aproached, but remained behind Asri. Asri's ability to protect it without summoning any demons was a bit iffy, but it was better than nothing. Syl trusted Asri completely, and it knew that Asri intended to keep it that way.
"What do you mean this call is for everyone, miss Veronica?" asked Syl softly, "I don't understand."
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Jubilee
Feb 27, 2010 15:36:09 GMT -5
Post by citizenmike on Feb 27, 2010 15:36:09 GMT -5
"After the Carnival incident, something happened.", Veronica told the group. "Animus is free. No longer is he bounded by chains, he is at last free to walk among us. And he is with us now. I called you all here because we are approaching a new time. The ones who make the call come at a new time for the city. A new time.".
Veronica turned away from the group and opened the church doors.
"I am not ready.", Animus spoke. "I am unfamiliar to most of these faces, depsite having been walked among them. They do not know me."
"They don't know you yet.", Veronica replied. "This is your chance.".
"No, my dear... Not yet."
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Jubilee
Feb 27, 2010 15:45:32 GMT -5
Post by phobia on Feb 27, 2010 15:45:32 GMT -5
What the ... I thought that this place is Animus. Now it's walking among us?! <voice>Dude, if you deny it, it won't. Ok, that helps A LOT....He thought.
"Could some one tell me what is Animus? I thought it's this place and now Veronica is saying that it's walking among us and has always done so." He was saying this to Asri and Syl as Veronica had already walked to th doors.
"...and to whom she's talking to?" He continued as he heard Veronica talking.
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Jubilee
Feb 28, 2010 1:30:54 GMT -5
Post by Tommy Tyrant on Feb 28, 2010 1:30:54 GMT -5
Tommy just stood there, in his boxer shorts as he listened to Veronica, Syl and Asri talk about him as though he wasn't there. It was like he was having an outer body experience, this made Tommy smile to himself.
Everytime Tommy comes across Syl, Asri and Kiel the same thing seems to happen, it was almost getting like De'ja Vu how Syl would always hide behind either Veronica, Asri or some other member of the group and Asri would step foreward to defend, stare down or just plain threaten Tommy. Strange beings these ones are.
Tommy walked after Veronica inside the church, catching up. The whole idea about Animus being alive and actually talking for the first time, well Tommy didn't hear Animus itself but noticed Veronica talking to something and Tommy knew she wasn't insane.
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Jubilee
Feb 28, 2010 11:43:57 GMT -5
Post by cyansky on Feb 28, 2010 11:43:57 GMT -5
Asri followed Veronica, keeping a close eye on Syl, only glancing briefly at Phobia when he asked him about Animus.
"I'm afraid that I don't know much about Animus myself," said Asri softly, "but it was once a part of Earth and eventually became a deminsion of its own. Apparently it is not just the city we live in, but a sentient entity."
Syl tugged at Asri's sleeve.
"Asri?"
"Yeah?"
"There's something strange inside the church."
Asri hugged Syl gently.
"Don't worry, everything will be alright. I'll protect you."
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Jubilee
Feb 28, 2010 12:43:11 GMT -5
Post by citizenmike on Feb 28, 2010 12:43:11 GMT -5
"Animus...", Veronica murmured gently as she motioned inside the church. The church doors closed behind the group, and sitting there, on a pew before the altar was Animus. The colors on his face expressed sadness and regret. He turned to Veronica and morphed into a human entity. "Animus.", Veronica began as she took a seat beside him. "What's the matter?" " Once a time far ago, people flocked to this center of my world to give praise and thanks to the creator who made me, and in turn, worshiped me in the process. It's amazing that I have yet to die out during the time, especially when people stopped believing in god and me. This is what wounded me and for that, I have been locked and chained in a realm of my own being for decades. I don't expect any being to understand that." "I understand.". Veronica reached for Animus' hand and took it in hers. "It'll be easy. Trust me.". " You are a kind soul, Veronica Roth. It saddens me that I can not repay you for your kindness." "The one thing I want is the one thing that you can not grant. It was my choice to stay here, while it hurts me, its not something I regret.", Veronica said as she rose from her seat. "Now then, there is a world to introduce you to.". " Alright then." Animus rose and held on to Veronica's hand as she opened the doors and led him outside. "Friends.", Veronica spoke to the group. "I give to you, Animus.".
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Jubilee
Mar 2, 2010 10:26:32 GMT -5
Post by cyansky on Mar 2, 2010 10:26:32 GMT -5
Syl blinked when Animus was brought out. So that was what Animus loked like... in human form... Within moments though, it brightened up, grinned and ran to him, tugging on his sleeve.
"Wow! So you're Animus? I didn't think the city was alive in this way, I'm glad you're free!" it said, "wanna go and play somewhere? Please? I'll bring tons and tons of sugar and water and chocolate and liquified vanilla cake! It'll be the best meal ever!"
Asri gave Syl a small smile.
"You do realize that you have algebra homework to do, right?"
Syl stuck out his tongue at him, very much like a little kid.
"Homework is boring! And I think Animus would agree... right Animus?" Syl gave him an adorable smile as it said that, the type of smile it frequently used to get what it wanted from Kiel, Asri, even Kure sometimes.
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Jubilee
Mar 2, 2010 13:54:12 GMT -5
Post by citizenmike on Mar 2, 2010 13:54:12 GMT -5
Animus smiled at Syl and said, "You are quite an energetic fellow, aren't you, little one? I think I will pass for now, because outside of regaining control, I would to know those who have come to mine as home. Alas right now is not a time for trouble or teaching, but rather a time for celebration.".
Veronica walked away from the group and watched the city landscape in the distance. She couldn't help herself from feeling lonely and missing Johnny. She had dreams, fantasies, that somewhere, out in the world she left behind, their path's would cross again. Veronica lit a cigarette and held herself, wishing it was Johnny's arms that covered them.
No, this wasn't good. it wasn't healthy. She needed to free herself from him and celebrate him as nothing more as a time in her life.
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Jubilee
Mar 2, 2010 16:22:44 GMT -5
Post by phobia on Mar 2, 2010 16:22:44 GMT -5
"Well if we try to celebrate something we need some food." Phobia said. Then he took his backpack off and searched something inside of it. Soon he took couple of cans beef and other canned food: some pineapple cans and some other fruit mixes. Finally with some hesitation he took packet of sugar too.
" Well I think that this should be good start even though it's nothing big...." He said trying not to have much credit out of his action. "I think that Syl might like some sugar and then there's precooked meat and some fruits in sugar water. I don't have any plates with me but...." He started to search his backpack again. "... I have something that we might use as utensils." There were some forks spoons and knifes of all sorts. As for himself he reserved his knife while handing his findings to others.
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Jubilee
Mar 2, 2010 23:25:30 GMT -5
Post by Tommy Tyrant on Mar 2, 2010 23:25:30 GMT -5
Tommy stood looking at Animus, of all the images Tommy were to conjure up if he were to think of ever seeing Animus as it's huma shape it wouldn't be like what he was looking at now. He crossed his arms, Tommy wondered that if Animus was the city, it would know what he and Mr. Psycho managed to do. And if there was to be any kind of punishment..
"Hello there Animus, it's a pleasure to meet you face to face." Tommy stayed where he was, spitting the cigarette out onto the ground and standing on it.
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Post by citizenmike on Mar 3, 2010 0:47:31 GMT -5
Animus smiled at Phobia. "You are most kind, Child. For your gifts, I thank you. And I shall repay you all by.".
And then, behind him, he heard Tommy Tyrant creeping his way. "Hello there Animus, it's a pleasure to meet you face to face."
Animus turned to Tommy and slapped him hard on the face. Looking down at him, Animus smiled, "It is forgiven.".
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