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Right now missy, you go asleep and I will see you later.
We can continue on then :)
Night night xx
(Hello.)
(I am still here.)
I survived.....timed essay. Two more classes til food. -Zaf
(Hello, Zafira.)
Hi....sigh. Oh switching classes in a sec.-Zaf
(Alright.)
(*sighs*)
Hey Soph and Zaf!
Wbd but hi anyway and I will try to stick around.
(Is Canada a pleasant country to live in?)
(Before the Reapers invaded, yes.)
Pleasant...sorry had Spanish test....hmmm....15min until my second to last class of the day, then food i hate last lunch.-Zaf
(Alright.)
(Hi.
Wbd.)
(Hello, Star. How are you?)
Sigh.....hmmm....now what? I have a few minutes to spare, barely. Least my next class is government.
Oh- Dragona/Sophia, I'll be home around 3:15pm my time, if Hunter is on you guys can explore the thing with wanting to kill or capture me. I have PE last period so i'll be doing that or i'd go on.-Zaf
If I remember the bell is going to ring...11:44 i think-Zaf
(Well, the first option is no longer applicable, is it? Considering your characters conveniently decided to become immortal whilst people were planning to kill them.)
(And for the record, Zafira: This is my account. So therefore it will be me, and no one but me, unless I say otherwise.)
Yeahhhhhhhhhhh I'll probably have to give a disclaimer as well . . . I'll have to admit that before you made Zaf immortal Hunter was just like "I don't care what she says. She can't phsyically prevent me from killing her. What will she do? Be annoyed at me? Never forgive Star again? Yes, very threatening."
:P
He doesn't really respect me the way I respect you people, so yeah . . .
- I ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANYTHING HE DOES THAT YOU DON'T LIKE -
3:15, that sounds good. :)
You guys don't know that, also I had the idea for a while, they are not immortal, they can die if you behead them. Or go to Hell and steal a demon blade.
Msd
-Zaf
Very well between 3:15-::30-Zaf
(For the record: Immortal means they'll live forever, indestructible means that they won't take damage - they are neither. From the sound of it, it would be better to say they had "good healing skills".)
(Beheading people is fun...)
(Hey.)
(I believe Annabelle may need someone to explain some stuff to her. Namely why she woke up naked surrounded by shreds of people in the village near the forest. She's just a tad disturbed... although on the up side she isn't thirsty anymore.)
(Hello, Silente.)
@Sophia: Hunter likes the sound of that. :)
(I think I have an identity crisis coming on . . . I apologise for any confusingness my typing fingers may emit.)
Zaf - where did they get made immortalised?
*could read back, but if you know off the top of your head . . . XD*
*is lazy*
*hang on, hang on, I'll look back*
Hey Silente. :)
Hunter says he's fine doing that.
HEY
*is trying to finish my card*
*IS DISTANT*
(Hello. How are you?)
*is curled up under a tree, head on her knees, wearing borrowed clothes that dont fit, hair a mess, too scared to close her eyes for fear of seeing those images again*
Oh fuck, it was the dynamite forest.
Okay, so where did they have the CONVERSATION?
*CRAP! IDENTITY CRISIS! IDENTITY CRISIS! ALERT, ALERT! IF I OFFEND ANYONE BY THE WAY I SAY MY WORDS, I APOLOGISE!*
Hunter: *sits down next to Annabelle* Hey.
(Wbd, Star's doing her card.)
(*shrugs* Yourself?)
(I agree with Hunter.)
(Bbs, dinner. D:)
(Alright, Star.)
*squeals and jerks away from Hunter, eyes wide and breathing ragged*
Oh..sorry...
*calms*
*curls back up in a ball*
(Silente - I replied when you asked me how I was. I don't know if you saw.)
(*shrugs back* meh.)
(I blame the song I'm listening to. Dragona can't stand it. But I somewhat like it.)
(What song is it?)
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Operatives, as the time draws near, I feel it is important to share some vital information with you.
Following an anonymous tip, we believe Detectives Pleasant and Cain tracked fugitive serial killer Silas Nadir to a location near Dame Street in the centre of Dublin. Detective Pleasant had earlier hinted as to a mystery deeper than a simple manhunt, but declined my request to elaborate as, and I quote, "that'd spoil all the fun."
Fearing that this secrecy might prove disastrous, the Sanctuary dispatched its finest officials to provide backup, but it seems they arrived too late. At around the same time, I received a telephone call from Detective Cain.
We have a transcript from our code breaking centre : "Erskine, it's not just Nadir, he (unintelligible)... Killing people, using their (unintelligible)... " and a recording of the last few seconds.
That is the last time either of the detectives were able to make contact and both Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain are missing.
We need your help. Time is running out.
Any ideas?
(O.o dats bad...)
(Walk into Dublin and shoot Silas?)
(Dammit.)
(It's always killing with you, Soph. *sighs*)
(hollo...uh, hello)
(Hello, Chloe.)
(Tia - Silas is a serial killer. And insane serial killers don't normally kill, let's say, three people, then stop. No. They'll keep killing. Therefore killing them will save lives - making it necessary.)
(how are you?)
(Me?)
(Back.)
Hunter: @Annabelle: You okay?
(yes)
(Hello again, Star.)
(Hi Star)
(*shrugs* You?)
(Wbd, still.)
(Im good, and more blond
I had more highlights in my hair)
(hey flick. How are you?)
*she wants to be crying but dead bodies don't produce tears and so she is physically unable to do so*
*wraps her arms around her knees, sobbing without tears*
(Hiya ^^ Im good, you?)
*shakes her head at Hunter*
Felix: *rides in* Whats up?
(*shrugs* im still breathing. Take that as you may.)
*looks up at Felix*
*whispers quietly* was it...was it me?
(Okay...
My reflection just scared me, I had more blond in my hair and had it cut shorter. I didn't recognise myself)
*frowns* I dont know, maybe? *tries a smile*
(@Silente: :O
*hugs*)
(@Inky: :P
:) :))
Hunter: @Annabelle: Oh.
*thinks about that for a moment*
Well, it's okay.
(jjust read blond as blood O.o)
(...that's creepy :O)
*still quiet*
Those....those people.....they were...they were...
*doesn't finish the sentance*
That was me wasn't it?
*sits down next to her* I dont think it was you, just the vampire
*approaches, hearing Hunter*
Hi Star and Inky! :)
(Don't make me argue against killing him, Soph. I'm not having this argument again)
Hunter: *has no idea what's going on is is pretending he does*
*nods at Inky*
You and the vampire aren't the same thing.
(Hi Tia!)
Hunter: *looks up* Hi, Sophia.
(Hi Tia,
btw it was felix who said that, I should have indicated that)
(It would save lives, Tia - Fact.)
Hello, Hunter. *holds out her hand, with a communicator in her palm* For when we... give Zafira a visit.
*curls up tighter*
I'm not...human, am I?
*hesitates* not entirely...but if its any consolation, im a demon and get shit for it
*tilts head at Annabelle* I tried to tell you.
(Alas, I must go to tabata
Ill be back later)
We could arrest him. Skulduggery would help us. So would Valkyrie.
*walks up to Sophia*
*leans towards her ear*
YOU SAID ANNABELLE HAS NO MAGIC!!!
**runs off*
B-but i..I remember being...being me...being human...and i wasnt bitten...and its sunny ..and vampires don't exist...
(Bye, Inky!
(Giving Zaf a visit is something I'm excited for)
*sighs* Silente was a vampire, Annabelle - that means you are, too. And by the way - you have Edward to thank for letting you out.
But I still don't understand who Silente IS! And vampires don't exist...
Hunter: I'm not human either.
Being unhuman isn't bad.
And being a vampire isn't bad either. You're still you. You're still a good person.
*smiles*
*takes the communicator off Sophia, still focusing his outer attention on Annabelle* *his eyes have gone grey*
*glances down and quickly runs his eyes over it, and closes his hand over it, feeling the energy* Thanks.
(I caught the bit where Sophia fought the vampire and restrained her, but I missed what happened after. Can someone fill in the blanks?)
Hunter: @Annabelle: Okay.
*looks directly at her, wanting her focus*
*talks calmy, not rushing*
There was once someone named Silente, who was a vampire. She was kidnapped and her personality was rewritten to make her into a new person with new memories.
*strengthens his voice slightly*
You are that new personality.
*goes into a slightly more abstract tone*
For the record, that doesn't make you any less of a person. You're just as much of a person as she is . . . was. You're actually more of a person than she IS, because she ISN'T, if that makes sense.
Now i want to know, if your detectves are missing get bloody help-Zaf
(she got out and attacked a nearby village. Mortal village...)
But those people...they're all...because of me...
(Tia - after I had made sure the vampire wouldn't kill anyone, Edward decided it would be a good idea to wake her up and free her - and lock me in the house with the vampire. Then a cage. And I have absolutely no idea reason why - Inky asked for my help.)
Put it in your ear, Hunter. It's within easier reach.
Hunter: @Annabelle: *clear and calm voice* No.
They're because of the vampire.
You are, essentially, three people. Silente, who doesn't exist anymore. You, who is you. And the vampire.
You are not the same as the vampire. Just because it is a monster doesn't make you a monster. It just makes you a monster's jailor, and seeing as how no one gave you a prison or any keys for the nonexistent prison door . . .
*looks at Hunter*
But that means that...that I don't live in California...and Tammy...its all a lie?
Sil, I'll be back around 3:15pm my time, I have lunch in a few and yeah Zaffy hasnt had food since.....6:15am-Zaf
Hunter: *reaches up and puts communicator in ear, mentally saying hello to it*
Lucifer: *watches the mortals fret over Annabelle, pathetic*
Hunter: @Annabelle: *frowns thoughtfully*
I wouldn't say it's a lie.
I just would say it's an alternate reality.
For all you know, Tammy and California could exist. We don't know where they got the ideas for your personality from.
(er okay Zaf)
*greets Anna while walking towards her* My sister is a vampire. There's nothing wrong with being one, Annabelle. You're still you, just a bit stronger... and more aggressive.
*draws one of her pistols, and hands it to Hunter* Everything seems to be bulletproof around here. So we won't be using bullets. If you absorb the heat energy the weapon produces - you will never have to reload.
But it never happened. Which means I never happened so...so all my memories...
Was she nice?
*laughs* No, she wasn't nice exactly.
*shrinks back from Sophia's laugh*
Oh.
She wasn't bad, most of the time, but she wasn't nice.
She was a person, Anna. Now she's gone. As for whether your life is a lie... if you can remember it, if you can feel it, then it was real. How could it not be?
So...is it better that I'm..here, then? If she wasn't nice then...then...is it better?
Hunter: @Annabelle: You seem nicer, to be fair.
She was okay, though. She cared a lot about her friends.
*takes weapon off Sophia and his eyes slip to light orange* *tosses weapon up in air anc catches it again*
Now THAT is very cool.
*looks at Tia*
but it never happened..
Hunter: *nods at Tia*
@Annabelle: Possibly. We'll have to see what happens, of course, but you should be fine.
When she wasn't torturing them, Hunter.
*activates her computer* What rounds would you prefer? Armour piercing rounds for... piercing armour, incendiary ammo for setting your enemies on fire, cryo ammo for freezing your enemies, or warp ammo for ripping your enemies apart?
Hunter: @Annabelle: Most people are oo concerned by facts.
Facts are opinion and history is a story written by the victors.
It happened in here.
*taps her forehead*
And you're going to spend your whole life in there, so what's in there matters more than what's out here, where you'll never be.
*that was kind of inspriational* *he's impressed with himself*
Hunter: *thinks about it* *setting enemies on fire sounds very cool, but he's being serious here* What would you recommend?
Oh, Annabelle, of course it did! Think of a memory you're so fond of, something that made you so happy it brings you joy even now.
And who am I to tell you that your joy is fake? Your memories are part of who you are, they help define you so never discount them.
*nods*
Thank you..
*pauses*
*says quietly*
Do you miss her?
If it was me - incendiary or cryo. In my experience, warp ammunition doesn't really do much immediate damage. It'll be able to pierce nearly all of the armour of this time anyway, so that'd render armour piercing ammo ineffective.
Incendiary ammunition does immediate damage - and also can ignite them for continued wounds. Cryo ammunition has a chance of snap-freezing your target - freezing them solid. At the very least, it'll freeze up parts of their body and slow them down.
Annabelle - as far as I'm aware, memories and feelings are just electrical signals in your brain, anyway - as long as you have them, no one can tell you they're fake. Because there is no difference between your memories and that of another.
We are not killing Zafira! Disruptor rounds/overload/concussion grenades, Spectre!
Hunter: @Annabelle: *is silente for a moment* I'm older than I look, and I miss a lot of people.
I feel bad for saying this, but on the scale of things . . . I'll live.
@Sophia: Incendiary, then, thank you.
*yay*
So..so you do miss her then?
((YES! IT'S ALL ELECTRICAL IMPULSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)))
Hunter: *nods at Sophia's words to Annabelle*
@Tia: Yeah, but there'll be Cleavers. *shrugs*
Unless she plans to have an army of Geth, Tia, Disruptor rounds won't do much. It isn't Zafira we have to worry about, however. It's the cleavers and mages she'll have protecting her.
*runs her computer over the side of the pistol she gave to Hunter, and a small holographic image appears on the side of the gun of a bullet on fire*
Hunter: @Annabelle: *considers very quickly in his head* Of course I miss her.
But not enough to disrupt much.
*was that okay?*
*nods, thinking about this*
*looks at Annabelle*
I.. don't get me wrong, Annabelle, I like you, I really do, you're a very lovely person, but Silente... our time together was short, now permanently cut. I want her back, obviously, but I wouldn't erase you to get her back. I don't want to do that to you.
(It has occurred to me that my armour is made from ceramic plates - therefore Edward couldn't have rusted it.)
*looks at Tia*
So...so if you could...if you could get her bac...but It meant loosing me?
Not necessarily, Annabelle. There was a person who fixed Silente the first time Zafira fucked with her mind. I believe that this person could fix what ever has happened and keep you intact.
(Hunter: @Sophia: Star didn't take in the information in enough detail to remember what you're referring to.)
Hunter: *this is easier to answer, and he speaks immediately* I wouldn't erase you.
I suppose I better go now, Annabelle, wouldn't want Sophia killing Zafira now would we?
See you around! *smiles, walking off towards Sophia.
Hey, Soph! I need a gun. If you give me a Lancer I will do things I'll regret later.
(When I managed to get out from where Edward locked me in the cage with the vampire yesterday, he rusted my armour - it is ceramic. He couldn't have rusted it. Only metals rust - and ceramic isn't metal.)
Hunter: *looks at Sophia consideringly* That would be good.
*would it?*
*no, it would probably be bad*
*hmm*
*frowns at Sophia* how?
(yes how?)
(Hunter: @Sophia: That's a good point.
*frowns*)
What kind of things, Tia?
*tilts head at Hunter* It could work - and then Annabelle could be transferred into another form.
Ashlea: *skips in* I heard there was a new person?
(This can serve as an explanation for both, Silente. I'm not sure whether it is possible - I shall consult Dragona.)
Last time Zafira fucked around with Silente's mind... Hunter, you said it was a mind mage? got in the way - and fixed Silente. He could do it again.
*uses her time powers to seamlessly return to Anna*
No, Annabelle, rewriting your mind could kill you, and I don't want that at all. If we find out how to return Silente safely though...
Hunter: @Sophia: *nods* That would be VERY good.
*probably wouldn't, but he decides not to get into that*
Hi Ashlea. Yes.
Ashlea: *looks at hunter* who?
*is staring at Ashlea*
@Sophia A Carnifex Hand Cannon, please. I'll accept nothing less.
(Because Sophia didn't want to be a messenger, apparently.)
Leri: *walks behind Ashlea*
What kind of things would you do with the Carnifex, Tia?
Ashlea: *smiles and takes Leri's hand*
S-she looks just like me...
Ashlea: yeah Sil we've been over this...
Just a larger heat sink, please. Preferably modded to unsafe levels.
Leri: *squeezes Ashlea's hand* *sees Tia*
... Hi... I'm... I'm Leri'Heesa vas Nezyya nar Idenna... Who are you?
Hunter: @Ash and Leri: It's not Silente.
It's Annabelle.
*smiles at Annabelle* These people are nice. *gestures to Ashlea and Leri*
No offence, Tia, but I don't give out weaponry to anyone. I have to be sure that they won't turn them on me. It would be fine with technology from this time - they hardly do anything to my shields. But mass accelerator firearms are a different matter altogether. It isn't helped by the fact that I already don't trust you. And you also seem very insistent on receiving a weapon. Therefore, I must refuse.
Ashlea: *squeezes Leri's hand back*
i..uh...im not Sil. I'm Annabelle...
Ashlea: huh? well hello then. Im Ashlea.
Hunter: *looks at Sophia* *looks at Tia* *processes*
Oh, hello Leri. My name is Tia Halcyon Desjani nar Earth vas Elizabeth. It's a pleasure to meet you. :)
Leri: ... Is she another clone?
... You speak Khelish? I don't think you used it right... especially on Elizabeth... Unless that's the name of your ship... but you can speak?
Ashlea: *looks at Hunter*
So is she, like, another clone then?
Sophia, you just gave a gun to Hunter. Do I not deserve a weapon too? Would you rather I joined you in combat without a weapon?
I gave a gun to Hunter because I know he won't shoot me with it. I can't be sure of the same with you. I'm pretty sure you have your own weapons, maybe a knife or a sword. But the fact is, we don't need you to come with us.
Leri: ... What's happening?
I'm afraid I don't speak Khelish, and yes indeed, I am technically part of ship's crew, but.. I don't think I'll be seeing them again.
Hunter: *is rather pleased that Sophia doesn't think he'll shoot her with it* *first he makes sense, now he can be trusted* *this is awesome*
@Ashlea: No. Silente's personality got rewritten. She's the new personality. She's nice so it's okay.
Sophia, would I kill you?
Ashlea: I uh...I'm not sure...
*looks at Leri and Ashlea*
I'm not a clone..
I..im Sil? Im her rewritten...
((Brb washing dishes 10 minutes tops will continue from here?))
Ashlea: *looks between Anna and Hunt*
Wait...what?
You clearly have no respect for Spectres, Tia. You could try. If Zafira cannot be captured - leaving killing as the only option - I don't want to have to watch my back in case you decide to jab your Carnifex into it. I will not be giving you a weapon.
I don't work with people who I do not think are trustworthy. Even if I don't trust them - there are people who I know won't shoot me in the back. I have no intentions of working with you, Tia.
Leri: ... Annabelle? *extends her three-fingered hand* Hello...
Hunter: @Ashlea: *repeats* Her personality was rewritten.
*stares at the hand*
Do you only have three fingers? Are you an alien?j
*eyes go wide and she hides behind Hunter*
Please don't probe me...
Ashlea: *smiles* Leri won't hurt you. Shes too amazing for that.
Leri: ... W... what? I... I don't... why... why would...
Isn't that what aliens do?
Ashlea: *snakes an arm around Leri's waist, giving her hip a reasuringly gentle squeeze*
*laughs at Anna* she won't hurt you.
Well, Sophia it doesn't look like you're giving me much choice here. I'm only trying to help.
Leri: ... N... no... definitely not... w... why would you think that? *snuggles herself against Ashlea*
Hunter: @Annabelle: *slightly sharply*Just because people aren't human doesn't mean they aren't people.
*voice softens* She's fine.
No, Tia, I am not giving you a choice. I will not be giving you a weapon.
Leri: ... Thanks... Hunter...
((My immersion is being destroyed, is Leri in a suit?))
Fine, Sophia, I don't need the Carnifex anyway! Just don't expect me to help you in any way.
@Hunter What's the plan, boss?
(Of course Leri is in a suit - she wouldn't survive long without it. Her suit is purple and white.)
*Lands with a small thud among the group, folding his wing almost flat against his back*
Hullo people, have I missed anything important?
If you didn't need the Carnifex, why did you ask for it?
Hello, Blake. Have you come to see what you've caused to happen to Silente?
Hey, Blake!
*whispers to Blake* Do you happen to have a big-ass gun I could borrow? It would really tick off that psychopathic Spectre if you gave me one.
(I will be back soon. *presses pause*)
Hunter: @Tia: Well, I'll get us into the Sanctuary. Then we attack. I'm going after Zaf and Sophia is dealing with the mages and Cleavers - you can do whichever you want.
(Yes, I have to take the dog for a walk - Please don't continue whilst I'm gone. It won't be long.)
*flinched away from hunter* sorry....
Ashlea: *smiles and turns her head to rest her chin on Leri's shoulder*
I might have something along those lines, let me think a moment... Also, to what psychopathic Spectre are you referring?
*A golden circle opes around his finger tips and he seems to be rummaging through it*
((I think he's ignoring Sophia's existence ._. - J))
(Hunter: Okay. *nods at Sophia* *pauses*)
(*just adds extra pause*)
It was a test more than anything, Sophia. Will the high-and-mighty Spectre let me borrow a pistol? Or will I not be trusted to have her paranoid back?
((Back in 30, gotta prepare food))
((So take your time to find something extra special, Blake!))
Angel!
*jumps up and hugs Blake, burying her face in his wing*
(In fairness, you've been having a go at her whenever you see her. Since you've made it clear you hated her, why WOULD she trust you . . . ?)
*A small grin spreads on his face for a moment*
Hey kid, you alright? Nobody tried anything while I was gone?
*Keeps looking around in the circle of light*
*keeps her face on his wing, its soft and fluffy*
I...I'm not too bad...but....do you miss her angel? Silente i mean..
Yeah, I do. But there's no way I'd trade you for her, we'll find a way for you both to stay.
*His hand catches on something and he grunts as he pulls back on it. The circle expands as a large ornate tube with two protruding grips is hauled out*
There, this oughta make Tia happy. I should probly make sure it still works right...
*He take hold of the grips, positioning it over his shoulder, and takes aim at a nearby tree. A low humming sound comes from the device for a moment and a ball of light shoots out on the tube, blasting a hole straight through the tree and exploding with a loud bang some distance behind it*
My good old miniature Brhamastra. Haven't used it in forever.
*jumps and squeals at the loud bang*
*calms down*
How?How?
Runs off the user's magic. The stronger the person the stronger the blast. It packs a hell of a punch but it's kinda bulky and takes a few seconds to load up.
I uh..I meant how will we both stay?
Oh, well, I'm not sure. I'm not sure. Messing with people's brains isn't really my forte.
*He sets the weapon down, leaning against it*
(I am back, however, I will be very distant - I wish to leave this RP for another day.)
Oh...okay. Okay.
*looks at her feet*
Okay.
(How is everyone?)
(Okay. Card-ing. D:)
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