Behold the alternate cover. Gasp. Swoon. Wet yourself. Is it not brilliant? Is it not OMINOUS?
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«Oldest ‹Older 2801 – 3000 of 4580 Newer› Newest»But still. Don't they say, "It's the thought that counts?" Aim for a lung next time... *Her voice is a whine. Childlike.*
Sure thing, babe.
-I pull her in, giving her a kiss, as I walk her through the forest, wavering my hand, the trees moving to form a path, some of them turning into cherry blossoms and frangipanis-
*She follows him, smiling at the trees. She stops by a cherry blossom tree and leans up to sniff the blossom. He takes a sprig and moves onto the frangipanis. She takes two flowers, putting one in her hair, just in front if her ear, and does the same to Tyler/Chord*
-I laugh, and hold you closer-
You manliness just went through the roof with that flower. *Her voice is soft and joking. She nudges him with her shoulder and presses into his side comfortably* This is nice...
*Your
Yeah, I know.
-I kiss the top of her head, producing two chairs and a table for us-
And this is just getting cool. *She looks around* Actually... How are you doing that? *She sits down on a chair and twirls the cherry blossom sprig in her fingers*
(I think I'm going to go to sleep now... I'm going bowling with a guy friend tomorrow... Maybe...))
(Aw, that's okay. ily.)
*bounces in, both beaming and grumpy at the same time*
Hello?
Hey, Silente!
Wbd.
Hey! How are you?
Also who are you.
HELLO
(Hey Star! How are you?)
Okay, I think. :)
Currently procrastinating.
(Sorry for disappearing. Also I was Chord.)
I'm Tyler. Tyler Brooke.
But of course, I already know who you are.
And for the record, I'm not usually on in the mornings, although I generally read the comments then . . .
You do? That makes it sound like your a stalker. But please, go ahead if you believe you know whoi am. Enlighten me of myself.
Your name is Silente Tempest.
Sometimes quite stubborn, but you fight for what you believe is right.
You've been on the brink of death and back again.
I'm able to access one hundred percent of my cerebral capacity.
This allows me to control the things around me.
One look at a face, and I know everything about them.
Hey girls, anyone have any good song ideas for listening to while re-reading through the books?
*laughs*
Oh darling thats hardly anything. Brink of death? I've died. Numerous times. You hardly even scratched the surface.
*doesn't much like the idea of people knowing stuff about her*
The BRINK of death?
*laughs*
@Charlie: I don't listen to music whilst reading, sorry . . .
Hunter: See, I'm interested as to what you could say about ME.
*looks slightly fascinated*
((I might be here or I might not. Star probably needs to do stuff. Well, she doesn't really need to. But it might be better if she does. Better for her, that is.))
(I was playing Mass Effect 3 with my friend earlier and he was like, "Wait, what was that scream?"
Me: A Banshee.
Him: They're the ones that are easy to kill, right?
Me: No, they're Husks.
Him: So what's a Banshee?
Me: Turn around and you'll see it.
Him: AAAAAHHHHHH
Me: Yes.
Him: WHAT DO I DO?
Me: Run away and I'll shoot it.
Him: But you have a pistol. I have a sniper.
Me: I have a flamethrower. Get out of the way.)
*a few matches later*
Him: What's that huge thing moving towards me?
Me: That's a Brute.
Him: Should I move out of the way?
Me: It might be a good idea.
Him: Ok, I'm moving.
*Brute charges at him and makes him go down*
Him: Can you come and revive me?
Me: Yes, one minute. My drone is shooting missiles at the Brute.)
((Hunter: Star says it's unfair to ask you.
Of course it's unfair. Life's unfair.))
Hi, I'm back.
((Hunter: @Dragona: Star finds that amusing.
For some reason I seem to be replaying all her words . . .
What next, Star?
She doesn't know.
Well, that's a bit stupid, isn't it?
If you have me relaying, you might as well have something for me to relay.
She says I relayed her lack of stuff to relay.
That I did.
Well done, Star. :)
Okay, you can go away now.))
VIV!
*grins*
*runs to him and jumps at him*
*hopefully he'll catch*
Hunter: Hey Viv. :)
I know everything about everyone.
Simple.
(In one game there was me, him, an American girl and some raging German guy, and to give him a chance instead of using my rifle's full power I just decided to tap the trigger rather than firing full-auto.
My friend came third. The American got twice the amount of points my friend had.
Whilst I TRIPLED the amount the American had. And I think I got only like 25 kills throughout the entire match and the rest were assists.
My friend said, "Hey you're really good at this"
And I was like... but that's like the worst match I've had in a year. D:)
((Brb.))
*catches Silente and hugs her*
Who am I Tyler?
-I turn, scanning the person standing in front of me-
Vivanus Keen.
You appear to have a lot less records than I would have thought.
*hugs him back*
*steps back*
How can you know all this? *frowns, but no one can see because of the helmet*
-I turn to Dragona-
With one hundred percent cerebral capacity, I have knowledge beyond this Universe.
I have many records Tyler. I'm a wanted criminal. The whole world wants me imprisoned.
*turns back to Silente with a smile*
So, did you figure out how to use the ring?
Hunter: @Tyler: I don't believe that.
((Referring to your comment saying that you knew everything about everybody.))
No..show me?
That's what I meant.
There should be more.
Many forces have cancelled investigations on you.
You must be a very good fugitive.
(He knows nothing about me apparently)
But you'd go insane, surely?
Hunter: Doesn't that take the fun out of the journey?
-I turn to Star-
You should.
@Dragona: Yes, I admit, it can get overwhelming sometimes.
Hunter: @Dragona: No. Most people would go insane, but as he can access all of his brain, he has more places in which to store stuff, I would guess, so his head doesn't explode.
He's possibly insane anyway, of course.
((Hunter: For the billionth time, Star isn't HERE.
Wait a moment, changing me name around.))
Well, I don't. *smiles*
-I chuckle-
Underestimate me if you will, I do not care.
-I raise my hand, the ground rising up to form a chair, as I sit down-
Hey El.
There are still an infinite amount of abilities that I have not accessed yet.
Hunter: I'm not underestimating you.
I'm just estimating that part of you is less than you suppose.
I don't underestimate your abilities to conjure chairs out of thin air.
How art thou El?
Hunter: @Tyler: No, there aren't.
If you've accessed 100% of it, you've accessed all of it.
Which is really like saying, if you've accessed the swimming pool, you've accessed the swimming pool. It's a bit obvious.
Ok, the ring.
First off: when I'm nearby (about three hundredd meter radius) we can communicate mentally.
Second: if you need me then take out one of the diamonds, throw it on the ground and I'll appear.
Third: if any guy besides me starts making moves on you it should be a deterrent, or at least put a dent in his head if you hit him.
Hi Elleni
Hunter: Hi Ell. :)
Hello Elleni.
I'm good El thanks.
*looks at the ring*
So if I try to speak to you mentally like this?
*raises an eyebrow at him*
-I chuckle at Silente's words, ignoring her-
((How do I make italics again))
@Vivanus
"< i > *speech here < / i >"
but without the spaces, asterisks or speech marks.
( < i > minus the spaces and your italic writing here < / i > )
(Viv
< I > before the word, then < / I > after. Without spaces.)
Hunter: *looks at all the beautiful explanations above* By italicising your words.
-I produce a sharp dirk, grabbing a nearby stick as I begin to carve it-
-I disintegrate them both, bored-
-I stand, and walk back to where there are people-
*steps away from the knife*
testing
There are people everything.
-I lean back on a tree, watching the people around me-
*looks at Leri stepping away from the knife*
*raises a questioning eyebrow*
((Ok thank you for all the help. I couldn't have done it without you all))
yep, you don't have to be so loud though. It's like you are yelling
Ok, I dedicate this page to the following:
Flying squirrels.
Jurassic Park.
Caramelised biscuits.
Amaretti Biscuits.
Summer holidays.
Batman.
And finally...
Cake.
Oh. That's freaky. Freeeeeeaky.
*laughs*
*sees Silente raising an eyebrow*
If it cuts my suit... *shrugs*
also, I can kind hear your thoughts. Hmm I might need to make an adjustment
*kinda
(I wonder if it's possible to bold and italic something simultaneously.
CHEESE
If it cuts your suit?
YOU CAN HEAR MY THOUGHTS?!
(Yes, it's possible.)
((Dragona, you just blew my mind.))
-I sit down, entertaining myself by disintegrating the items around me-
yep, and apparently you like my blue shirt way more than this one
((Sorry, Star has a terrible habit of disappearing . . .))
*glares*
*empties her mind as best she can*
You should probably fix that.
*wonders if she can hear his thoughts*
Hunter: *takes a few more items out of his jacket for Tyler to disintegrate*
and you think I would be handsome with a beard
If it cuts my suit then I'll get ill and die...
(Viv, I take it that's a good thing?)
Hunter: *eyes knife* Don't worry about it.
*wonders if she will try to tead his mind*
-I intrude Silente's mind-
Hello there.
*read
How can I not worry about it? The moment I stop worrying about it I'll get hurt.
Nah. Beard aren't very nice. Maybe stubble, just short and not too bristly and...wait. Can I hear your thought too?
*grins*
*screams*
Oh my god Tyler! That's just weird!
Hunter: Not necessarily.
Humans might die every time they cross the road, but that doesn't stop them diagonally slanting across it at a slow pace whilst chatting.
ahem! You are in my mind also! Please vacate this area asap
-I laugh-
Scared, are you?
You have weird thoughts Viv. Really? Ice cream I agree with but having it with ketchup? That's weird.
*glares at Tyler*
Jerk.
Hunter: *watches them all, quickly working out they're having a mental conversation and trying to follow the gist of it via people's expressions*
I'm not human. I don't want to be so careless.
@Silente: I'm not sure. It's worth a shot. I made up the beard one by the way to find out what you would think
Hunter: Yeah, humans are pretty careless.
Then again, I can't speak.
You'll probably be fine, though.
*he quickly works out people's relationships towards each other and carries on watching, looking for corrections he can make to his files*
-I send a mental surge of pain through to Silente, and leave the conversation-
Ok. A shotgun is more effective at close range than a knife, anyway...
((For the record that ice cream and ketchup thing was part of Cleaver training. I did not come up with that))
Hunter: I'll bear that in mind. *grins*
*winces and glares at Tyler*
*shakes head*
Dick head.
*throws a knife at Tyler's face, too quickly for him to register its movement*
((Ice cream and ketchup sounds okay.
Star keeps forgetting she doesn't need to say 'Hunter:', as you might have noticed.))
Viv! No need to throw knives at the man!
*makes no move to stop it despite the fact she could*
*takes another step back when people start throwing knives*
-The knife melts right before impact-
There is good reason! He hurt you!
I could sense you were going to do that, before you did, Vivanus.
*taking a step back is probably wise*
-I stand up, watching Vivanus-
*steps out from the tree line, holding up his hands*
All right, all right. You've all had your fun, let's stop this before we start fighting.
Lots of people hurt me. I doubt i've gone a day since my twelth birthday without being hurt by someone! Calm down.
*corrects* All left, all LEFT.
I think they already are fighting.
-I waver my hand, sending Trip backwards-
Stay out of this.
*puts an arm around Silente*
Don't hurt her. You had no reason to cause her pain and yet you did. Why?
Hunter: *rapidly reassessing in his head* *he wishes Ez were here* *she likes doing this*
*rolls her eyes*
Jeez. Guys. Calm down.
*arm glows orange and taps away on the holographic computer for a second before a holographic combat drone flickers into existence*
-I look at the drone, identifying it's firmware-
Because I felt like it, Vivanus.
It wasn't much, and she's in no pain anymore.
Oops?
Sorry?
*walks forward again, straightening his jacket*
Listen, I'm just keeping the peace. How about we all just go to my bar, have a drink and talk about this.
Sorry Sil,
*takes a deep breath and then keels over*
(Sorry for fighting)
VIV!
*supports him*
-I look at Vivanus, smirking-
((Wait Tyler, you are an owl city fan?
*glares at Tyler for smirking*
Viv? What up?
Are they done fighting yet?
(I enjoy a few of their songs, why?)
Is anyone going to do anything?
This is so boring..
(I like Owl City too. Btw it's just one guy.)
*looks on, grumbling below his breath about how no one respects officer of the law any more.*
Fine!
*gets up*
What do you want to do?
Herrow Elleni, how are you?
*officers of the law
*approaches Trip*
Hello. I'm Leri'Heesa. Who are you?
Silente,
After you...
*sighs*
You scared me dufus.
*glares ay trip*
Hey Elleni, what do want to do?
-I flick my hand at Vivanus, sending her back-
**at
EXCUSE ME! I am a him! Not a her!
Viv!
*turns to Tyler*
Leave him ALONE
(So sorry, Viv)
-I laugh at Silente-
*glares at Tyler gritting her teeth*
*turns her back on him*
*checks that Viv is okay*
*gets back up*
Here's some information for your files on people Tyler. I'm an ex-cleaver. I can take everything you can throw at me. So if you ever hope to intimidate me with pain give up hope now.
Also I have a thirty-foot-long sword that I can use.
-I laugh-
That's cute.
(*bursts out laughing at the thirty foot sword part because my brain is immature*)
*looks at Silente*
I can read your thoughts right now. Wow.
Sorry! Immature brain!
*laughs*
*shakes head*
I can still read them...
Before I fix the ring do you want to try and read mine?
Sorry sorry!
*blushes*
*attempts to empty her mind*
*smiles at Silente's reaction*
I don't know, ketchup and ice cream, what else do you have in there?
*winks*
Hmm...let's see....
Don't look at any of the Cleaver training
Well...? What do you see?
*raises an eyebrow*
Well. This is....
*frowns*
I'n sorry but what would that be that your imagining me wearing?
um...
*gulps*
Come on. Don't say you wouldn't enjoy it
Viv...what the hell even is that?! And look! Another one! Is that
Langeray?!
(Don't know correct spelling.)
*pushes away thoughts of a pretty girl in case they are misconstrued*
*grins* Out of my mind, you evil Sorceress. I swear I never had those thoughts. You must have planted them there.
(Sorry I poofed.)
(Doesn't say it very convincingly)
*lingerie
*laughs*
Suuuuuuuure.
*leaves his mind be*
So, hand me the ring and I'll fix the problem.
Btw, your sister thinks we are getting married...you and I, I mean. Not your sister and me.
Humans are... strange. One moment they're trying to kill each other, the next they're talking about underwear.
Maybe I don't want to. After all with those thoughts flying around your head..
*grins*
*slips the ring off and holds it out to him*
I tried to explain...
Oh. Oh Chi doesn't think that does she?
*laughs*
Might need to fix that..
*takes the ring and rubs it with his finger*
There, now you can't read my thoughts and I can read yours
Perfect solution...
*grins*
*raises an eyebrow*
Which would be...?
I can read your thoughts but you can't read mine.
(Ah I thought you meant perfect solution to Chi thinking we're getting married.)
That is not a perfect solution.
I'm kidding, the mind reading ban is on both of us.
*sends her one last image*
*gives her the smoulder*
*laughs*
Maybe.
*does a victory dance*
*rolls her eyes*
I said maybe
What do we do bout Chi?
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