The Escapist Avatar Adventure: An Open RP (Now Re-Opened!)

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Rising Dawn: Canteen: Rugal, Wanderer, Angelus, Caim

A brief walk later, Rugal entered the canteen, still reading the news from his PDA.
"Evening all. Huh, G-corp stocks down 18%, Kazuya's been busy..." He said as he quickly got himself a piping hot Cappuccino from the imps before sitting himself down.
Glancing up for a moment, he paused when he saw Wanderer writing on what appeared to be bags of blood.
"...Wanderer...Do you mind not working with blood in the canteen? Where we eat our food? I figured they would have taught you proper protocol at whatever institution you went to." He said in an annoyed tone as he shook his head before returning to his news feed.
"So how did you two get the trip back? No one caught some kind of trans-dimensional plague or anything, did they?" He then joked to the Pact Partners as he sipped on his coffee.

Rising Dawn: Armory/Training room: David West, Storm, Alpha, Boss

"Yeah, sure, just a sec..." David said before taking the gun off Boss, using it's model to pin point what ammo type it needed before quickly making a few clips for it.
"Still, Anything you wish to talk about there? I mean, I'm the last guy to talk to about relationships, but hey, least you'd be getting it off your chest then..." He then suggested to the Spartan as he effortlessly filled up some mags for Edge's pistols.
"What'd you do to piss her off anyway? Could tell me that at least."

Rising Dawn: Jenny's Room: Jenny, Alucard

Jenny refused to budge from her position on the bed, just waiting on Alucard to lose interest and go away.
"No, I'm not telling you because all you'll do is just go off and kill people and make things even worse!" She responded, knowing how much "Fun" Alucard liked to have solving "Problems".
"Besides, there is nothing you can do...Just leave me alone..." She concluded as she curled up even more in her blanket.

 

[Ramien Grey]

Hallway - Chris, Ton Ton, Cadolbolg

Chris paused, her body freezing as the portal started to crackle and open in front of her. Such things usually weren't good, although it seemed a bit more common here than any place save her homeworld. She relaxed a bit as she saw the two small beings coming through the portal, more as they started talking. She knelt down on the floor to bring herself a bit closer to the pint-sized pair's eye level, trying to put them more at ease.

"Y-yes, this is the Rising Dawn..." She gave them a friendly smile. "It's... nice to meet you, mister... Ton Ton and mister... Cadolbolg. My name is... Chris." She looked down the hallway for a moment. "Your... parents might be here, although... can I get their names?" Her cheeks darkened slightly. "I... don't know everyone here, but... I'm sure I can help you find them."

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Rising Dawn: Men's Restroom: Deadshot, ???

After an eventful session of drinking, Deadshot needed to heed the call of nature and he had yet to get the mess he had made from his last escape attempt cleaned up.
Making his way out of the brig, he then stumbled over to the public men's restroom on the ship, groaning loudly as he did.
"Ohhhhhh...Why the hell I add that Jagermeister?..." He moaned as he shuffled over to the urinal and opened up his fly.
His peaceful piss wasn't peaceful for long as all of a sudden, a bright orange flash appeared in one of the stalls behind him before disappearing.
"EHEH!? The fuck was that?!" He exclaimed before quickly finishing up and pulling up his zipper, as well as arming his wrist guns.
On instinct, he then kicked the stall door open in order to find...nothing?
"...Huh...Weird, Frankie said that I only start seeing things after my 10th bottle, I'm only on 11..."

Famous last words before someone struck him from behind and smashed his head against the bowl of the toilet, knocking him the fuck out.
"OHHHHHHHHHH-[sub]down[sub]I[sub]go....[/sub][/sub][/sub]..." The Assassin said as he accepted his sudden blunt force induced nap.
The unknown attacker then made hobbled out of the bathroom...

 

[000Ronald]

Storm-1788,

[color=nvayblue]Alpha[/color]

, David West, Boss.
Location: Training Room/Armoury | Rising Dawn.

Boss took the gun from David and nodded. "Thanks, man." he said, and teleported it, and the magazines, back to his room.

Boss looked at David, then at Storm, then looked at Alpha. "You..." Boss pointed at Storm. "..pissed off someone that lives in your armor?" Boss turned back to Alpha. "How did he manage that? I mean, I've pissed off Edge before, but not so much that he'd stop talking to me."

 

[bluecrimson]

Rising Dawn: Captain's quarters/Canteen: Rugal, Slindis, Caim, Angelus, Wanderer

Slindis had taken the time Rugal had been using to get caught up in current affairs to clean off and limber up after her time in the desert, then knocked on Rugal's door curtly. [color=c200]"When you freshen up, would you like to get a bite to eat? You know how this ship runs, and it's only a matter of time before we are sent on something else."[/color]

True to her normal focused demeanor, Slindis was already thinking of what was set to happen next. Considering the things that had happened on the ship though, why shouldn't she? She'd already experienced threats while they were supposed to be cooling down, and there was no reason to not expect otherwise.

After they got in, Slindis flatly replied to the Wanderer. [color=c200]"I don't know where you were raised, but I would think you'd learn not to mess with those that prepare your food."[/color] She punctuated that by patting one of the imps on the back as they gave her a spiced tea to sip on.

[color=c200]"Caim, any foods you'd recommend? I'm looking to try something a bit different today, and I'm sure you know of something interesting."[/color]

Rising Dawn: Jenny's room: Jenny, Ella

Ella was walking down the hallway when she heard Jenny's rather lous shout and made her way to Jenny's room and messaged her over the rings, not really looking to enter. "Jenny, want to duke it out a bit in the training room to vent a bit? From what I can hear out here, sounds like you need it."

Rising Dawn: Teri's Room: Teri/Garm, Melethia

Melethia had finished getting a quick sandwich to eat after getting back on the ship when she ran into her sister and companion wolf. "I'm glad to be back on the ship... Sis, want some of the sammich? Those Imps showed me a bit, an' I think you'd like it..."

She also stroked Garm's sleek and clean coat as she looked up. "Never knew ya got a book while we were in the desert. What is it, some mew spellbooks or somethin' like that?" Her enthusiasm for seeing the tome was radiating off her as she tugged the cleric's robes, causing the letter to slip out from Teri's satchel.

Rising Dawn: Hallway: Chris, Cadolbolg, Ton Ton, Devon

As Chris talked with Cadolbolg and Ton-Ton, Devon knocked politely on the door. [color=00c863]"Chris? I heard that this was the room you were staying in from Dimitri, and I was wondering if you wanted someone else to talk to. May I come in?"[/color] She'd have waited for longer, but the trio exiting brought a smile to her face.

[color=00c863]"Ton-ton, Cadol! You're back, and I see you've met the newest person on the ship! She's pretty shy, but she's a pretty pleasant person to be around."[/color] She then picked up the diminutive duo as she walked alongside Chris, letting the pair find their usual spots on her.

 

[bluecrimson]

Spoiler: Priority

Tomoya Okazaki and Family | [color=006566]Father Goenitz[/color] and Ageha Sister "Mary"
Location: Okazaki Residence | Hikarizara | Japan | (His own origin universe)
Time: Evening, setting sun.

Scowling, annoyance, fright, all these kind of thoughts were swirling around in his head. Yet the man knew what to prioritize, his family, it was too obvious. "Fine." He said with annoyance, "I'm still only restricted to this world, which is fine with me, I just want to remain with my family" He said while ignoring whatever bull came out from Goentiz's mouth.

"I'll give it to you, but it is in another room. Just get out afterwards, you'll have enough difficulty with getting the other stones ... " Tomoya in remembrance to his vault on the Rising Dawn, he was collecting the elemental stones once again, but he is still missing a few before he left that world. The Wind Stone was definitely there, the dark stone was the only one missing. Even so, the only one trusted with a password is the Spartan, Storm, a former soldier under the Barakiel-Tomoya partnership.

After Goentiz's wink and bow, the daughter hid behind the wife, who simply gave a smile at her daughter. Tomoya got up and looked to Nagisa, his wife. "I'm going to guide these guys out, I'll be back soon" He said to her with a smile, motioning to the guests to get up from their seats.

Spoiler: I wasn't distracted!

Tomoya Okazaki and Family | [color=006566]Father Goenitz[/color] and Ageha Sister "Mary"
Location: Okazaki Residence | Hikarizara | Japan | (His own origin universe)
Time: Evening, setting sun.

As they were guided out, 'Mary' took this time to whisper to the former angel. "You want a nice and peaceful life here, right? Want to be a family man? It's best for your little girl and lovely wife if you stay here, since they need you far more than that place where all your exploits are still well known... especially among those of us that were sent to help those caught up in it all" She kept a serene tone, but her words made it clear that she did have a good memory of what had happened.

Captcha: chocolate milk
(Ageha: "Only for me and that little girl")

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Spoiler: Phew, that was easy

Tomoya Okazaki and Family | [color=006566]Father Goenitz[/color] and Ageha Sister "Mary"
Location: Okazaki Residence | Hikarizara | Japan | (His own origin universe)
Time: Evening, setting sun.

[color=006566]"There! You see! That wasn't so hard now was it?!"[/color] Goenitz clapped with glee, rather glad that Tomoya was finally relenting, While he had "Backups" in place, it was much easier to just have him play along then to make a terrible mess.
[color=006566]"Oh, and it was pleasure meeting you all. Tomoya spoke highly of all of you. I can see why. God be with you."[/color] He then said before bowing to the wife and child while Ageh-..."Mary" gave Tomoya a brief reminder of what had occurred.
While she was going that, he reached into his pocket and send out a message on his phone while "Mary" kept him busy:

[color=006566]

The Prodigal Son has returned...

[/color]

Once the message was sent, He followed Tomoya to where he had stashed the stone, a grin clearly visible on his face as he did.
[color=006566]"Now, I do hope you understand that I do in fact respect all you've gone for our kind and humanity, even if I don't show it as much as Barakiel might. However, I do believe we both know what such power in unruly mortal hands is like. Had it not been for my past "Experience" in the face of such "Kindness"...well, lets just say Mr. Bernstein would have a lot more sins to atone for..."[/color] He reminded Tomoya, his grin fading and cringing slightly at the mere memory of his time spent as the former crimelord's "Power Supply".
[color=006566]"...So...May we see it?"[/color]

Yashiro Nanakase and Chris (No, not THAT one)
Location: Outside Arashi Kendo Dojo | Hikarizara | Japan | (Tomoya's origin universe)
Time: Long past closing hours

On the other side of town, Two bored looking men (Well, one of them was a bit young, but you get the idea) were parked outside the Kendo Dojo in a beaten up truck with a bunch of Jerry Cans in the back.
Yashiro, the senior of the duo, was busy reading a Japanese playboy "For the Articles" while his co-worker Chris merely flicked a lighter on and off, over and over as if hypnotized by the lone flame it made.
This was until they heard the phone go off, Yashiro picking it up and reading the message.
"...The Prodigal Son has retu-Awwwww Hell. The Pansy handed the stone over, We aren't torching the place. Gah! I blew all my fight money on the petrol and all..." Yashiro groaned, though he seemed more upset about it then his pyromaniac friend.
"Everything burns sooner or later, Yashiro. I'm sure our master has his plans..." Chris added, not looking up from the lighter as he did.
"Yeah, easy for you to say, twerp! You don't have to go there every week and hit dummies with a weird stick while some senile old guy yells at you. To hell with Kendo, I got my guns for hitting!" The older one remarked as he slapped his bicep to prove his point.
"Just get us back to the safehouse, Master will have orders for us."
"Yeah, Yeah...Pffff, Why does that blue haired git care about Kendo anyhow?..."
Thus the duo drove off, leaving the would be arson site behind...

 

[bluerocker]

Spoiler: Ton-Ton

Name: Ton Ton
Species: Tonberry
Age: 9 (mental equivalent of 16-17)
Alignment: Neutral Good, Lawful leanings

Backstory: In a realm outside of AA; a child purchased a stuffed Tonberry from the Internet, and cherished the doll as if it was a real object of flesh and blood, giving it a name, gender and 'life'. Treated with respect and adoration, the child's love for the doll allowed it to gain sentience and took it upon himself to protect the girl who had treated him so kindly. However, he kept his sentience secret; for he did not wish to scare his owner, The Mistress (as he called her). Thus, for many years, the creature kept a silent vigil over his charge, battling away nightmares and various beings lurking in closets as The Mistress slept, unconditionally and faithfully.

However, this was not to last for long. As The Mistress slumbered, a powerful creature sought to attack her dreams, and instill great and terrible nightmares into the slumbering girl. Ton Ton fought valiantly, and wounded the being with his knife and lantern; however, it was for naught.

In the creature's retreat, it summoned a horde of it's minions and dragged the Tonberry into darkness. When he awoke, he was in a strange land, and in the stead of felt skin and faux objects, a blade of steel and a blue glassed, iron wrought lantern were in his hands; and scales covered his brow. Ton Ton was shocked by the developments, and was fearful for his Mistress. Had the demon sought to attack her again? What would become of her?! Thus, the Tonberry quested to find a way back home, and into the loving arms of the one to whom he owes his life.

AA Backstory: After many adventures in the realms of AA, Ton Ton made a pact with the turtle-dragon Cadolbolg, gaining great power, but losing his stuffed form as a result. None the less, the Tonberry continued questing with his ally, and eventually found his way back to his home world, by way of a wish from one Philemon (See end of Persona arc). Upon return home, he found that his Mistress had aged, but had not forgotten him; and a happy reunion between the two was had. However, with age, and a new-found awareness of Daemons, the Mistress had begun drafting efforts to start combatting Daemons. Through the creation of other toys/stuffed animals, she had made each and every one with the hopes that they would one day help children as she was aided, as well as encouraging others around her in subtle ways; such as gifting adult friends with toys for their children, etc. With this new effort inspired by his actions, Ton Ton was given the Mistress' blessing to return to AA with Cadolbolg, under the terms "someone else needs your help more than I do." and the two were sent along their way; now filled with more vigor to combat whatever Darkness would rear it's ugly head.

Personality: Generally speaking, Ton Ton is something of a contradiction. His understanding of social matters is similar to that of a child's, not catching the subtleties and nuances of interaction with people, or understanding his own emotions (as he was a doll for a good portion of his existence.) However, when it comes to serious matter such as death or battle, his comprehension is like that of an adult, and he suddenly matures; seeming to be a completely different being.

Aside from those mixed reactions to the world, Ton Ton is a gentle soul, and only resorts to violence when it is absolutely necessary. He tries to be helpful and to stay out of matters that are not his business. If anything, Ton Ton will try to befriend somebody before fighting them, and is always happy to make new friends; after he gets over being a little shy.


Abilities and Assests: As per AA's strange nature, and the beliefs of the Mistress, Ton Ton has been able to retain certain abilities associated with Tonberries:

Uniform and Equipment: Ton Ton has entered AA in a light brown robe, carrying a lantern and a small knife. The lantern always burns, and never goes out so long as Ton Ton wills it. The knife has a keen edge, and does not dull. Ton Ton has also gained a glowing star above his head, a sign that he has gained much experience as a Tonberry. (Does nothing mechanically)

Improved Toughness - If a normal Tonberry has 9,999 HP, Ton Ton would have the equivalent of 44,444 HP, and he possess Immunity to the status effects placed here [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Tonberry_(Final_Fantasy_VIII)].
(I won't say he's immune to any of those elemental damages listed, rather, he has a resistance to them.)
Essentially, he took a step up the Tonberry Ladder. Furthermore, to most normal enemies, Ton Ton has a better strength than most Tonberry's like him, if the group were to encounter any more.

Everybody's Grudge: A powerful attack, Everybody's Grudge utilizes negative energy and channels it back at the attacker, creating as much damage as the number of enemies (be they human or other) Ton Ton's attacker has defeated. However, this attack can only be used after Ton Ton has been hit, so it is a reckless tactic to rely upon it.

Chef's Knife: Easily the strongest attack in his arsenal; Ton Ton calls upon The Mistress, and uses his combined faith and her adoration to instill the Knife with an attack that can kill weaker enemies instantly. However, on stronger enemies, it will only damage them. Either way, it is accompanied by a "DOINK" sound upon contact, and is very precise; regardless of the enemy's movements. Given the Nature of this attack, it requires some time to charge, and will leave Ton Ton unable to use Everybody's Grudge, and only tank the hits directed his way.
What it looks like, generally. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI6b7T6ucQw]

Favored Enemy - Assaulter of Minds and Servants of Darkness: Ton Ton has literally spent the entirety of his existence combating creatures that ensnare the mind and/or are made of darkness. As such, even should his powers wane, he is able to combat such beings. It is in his very nature to do so.

Examples of those on his shit list: Slenderman, Embodiments of one's own darkness/evil (Storm's for example), Dream Daemons

Weaknesses:

Faith and Trust Because his faith and persistence in fighting for The Mistress has caused Ton Ton to gain power in the AA verse, if his faith in her falters, his strength does as well. This can be seen physically with how bright the flame in his lantern burns. Furthermore, if he loses his faith completely, he will lose his powers, as he does in the hour of loss.

The Hour of Loss Even when holding the Mistress in high esteem, Ton Ton is forced to be without his powers 1 hour everyday (Let's assume Midnight, as that's the time stuff happens in Faerie Tales). Why this is, he is not certain; but in this way, Ton Ton is at his most vulnerable. His weapons have no use, and his strength is diminished against creatures of flesh and blood. However, he is still able to combat his favored enemies, as he did before coming to AA. But those are few and far between in a realm of everything and anything.

Dark-Aligned Magic: Despite being a creature made to combat the forces of darkness and the like, Ton Ton just feels the sting of Dark Magic to be particularly harmful.
(wording is vague on purpose. Lots of things can count for this in the right context.)

Spoiler: Cadolbolg

Name: Cadolbolg
Species: Turtle-dragon...thing?
Age: 3 (mental equivalent of 10)
Alignment: True Neutral, Chaotic leanings

Appearance: A cat sized, silver-blue creature, with a turtle shell. He has a long neck with a snapping turtle's head (which also bear small horns), small, stubby limbs, and a long tail, the underside of the later half of it bearing a blade.
Growing from his back, are a pair of wings. While appearing somewhat small, they serve to be Cadolbolg's best method of transportation.
(I intend to draw Cadolbolg at some point.)

Backstory Originally created as an exploding, metal construct by Puce, Cadolbolg eventually took on a life of his own, and was adopted by Caim and Angelus after multiple times of helping the two out (and, perhaps a bit of begging on Angelus' part, at least, initially). However, as time grew on, Cadolbolg seeked to learn more and more about what it was to live, and to emulate his parents, taking on more features that resembled both his "mother" and "father".

After several on/off adventures, Cadolbolg eventually came into a pact with Ton Ton, seeking to follow in their footsteps further. In exchange, he lost his metallic body, turning to flesh and bone instead and in place, all the vulnerabilities that come with it. Ever since, he's been traveling with Ton Ton primarily, still happy to see his parents, and his new found family in Devon and Ella.

Personality: Being something of an impressionable young turtle-dragon baby, Cadolbolg has found his loyalties and ideals be somewhat simple; which is to say, "Do as Mother and Father do". However, this has expanded to a degree, to Devon and Ton Ton (after all, they do somewhat count as extended family). As such, his primary desires are to please his "family"; and to make them proud in what ways he can.

That all being said, Cadolbolg is no longer the automaton he once was. Aside from attempting people pleasing, he's a very bright and cheerful presence on the Rising Dawn; and inquisitive too boot! His youth brings forth questions, and he seeks to learn and enjoy the world around him as much as he can.

Weapons: His tail. It's bladed near the later half of it, something that Cadolbolg can use as a makeshift sword. He's still praticing with it, but one of his favored moves is to dive down, tail edge first. From what has been seen, Cadolbolg's tail is able to cut through some forms of iron, such as chain link fences.

Powers: Breath Weapons
Aside from his Tail, Cadolbolg can employ fire and lighting based breath weapons. However, it should be said that Cadolbolg has much more experience with his fire than the lighting. He's working to change his versatility with his breath weapons.
-Fire: A single fireball, A charged fireball (for extra damage), or a quick burst of three fireballs (less damage, but rapid fire).
-Lighting: A line of lighting

Weakness:
C-C-Cold!: Cadolbolg does not fare well with ice magic or tundra like environments. Just staying out in a tundra area will leave the little guy cold and weak.

Slowpoke: Flying is Cadolbolg's main mode of transport. Those little legs of his aren't the best running material. In short, knock him out of the air or damage his wings, and he's have some problems.

Spoiler: Shared Pact Benefits/Weaknesses

Benefits!
Empathic/Mental Link: Ah, the staple of all pact partners. Ton Ton is able to communicate with Cadolbolg from long distances with the mental link they share. It appears as a voice in the mind, and is very handy if they are separated.

Growth!
It affects both of the boys differently, but a pact allows for each partner to grow/develop further in the powers/abilities after the pact is made.

Pact Weaknesses:
Shared Lives: Should Ton Ton or Cadolbolg die, the other falls with them. Two for the Price of One deaths!

Shared Pain: Excruciating amounts of pain will be shared between pact partners, and can be crippling if the will of either is not strong enough to overcome it.

Ton Ton = 15650D
Cadolbolg = blue (may be revised later)

 

[StormShaun]

Wanderer, Rugal, Slindis, Caim, Angelus.
Location: Canteen | Rising Dawn.

Turning around to Rugal, the Wanderer took a prideful stance, "Institution? I only learnt a tiny bit from my father, even after that, I only performed only on the finest patients and prisoners!" The Wanderer said with a tone either full of himself or with enough pride for a demon to feast on. "Besides, I'm only labeling the damn bottles, I need to do this while I remember who these all belong to. I work in the lab ... also, you have a little less protein in your diet." The Wanderer finally said, placing his blood phial down.

After being 'educated' by Slindis, the Wanderer rose from his seat to object, a metallic rattle was sounded in the room, yet he remained silent. The man was actually occupied by a violently vibrating hand, his head turned towards the room's windows. [sub]"N-not now!"[/sub] He tried to whisper mistakenly said it a bit louder. If anyone saw his face, his eyes would be glowing more than usual and with a darker tone. After the vibrations stopped, the Wanderer turned around to clear his throat.

"As ... as I keep saying, I was raised in a already ended world. A place where I can't trust my chef, because the last time I did ... I was served human flesh in the disguise of a pie. O-obviously, I killed them all afterwards, those guys should count themselves lucky!" He said in a dark tone, a memory he did not want to remember. It was also the reason why he only prepared his food and drink. Giving only a grunt, the Doctor sat down and started to finish his coffee, only giving off a dark look.

Storm-1788,

[color=nvayblue]Alpha[/color]

, David West, Boss.
Location: Training Room/Armoury | Rising Dawn.

Once the Spartan had finished the last round in his pistol, he placed the pistol down on the bench. Turning around he scratched his eyebrow, "I ... I actually don't know. Being in the military for almost all of my life, I've never had the experience of a proper romance before. Our ... partnership escalated on one mission in our home world, we said it would be nice to have a relationship with each other, even if we had both of our bad points. So once she had a real body, we easily relaxed into a relationship." Storm said while trying to stay quiet, but he gave a quiet groan.

"It was definitely during that last mission. At that end, we began to talk again during the last battle ... I believe I said "I don't need help from you". oh God ... I did say that" Storm said and immediately lowered himself to his knees, as if trying to crawl into a ball away from view. "I know it seems stupid, but I don't know what gets into me during missions."

Meanwhile, Boss tried to talk to Alpha, but she remained quiet until he asked how it happened. "

[color=nvayblue]It's personal[/color]

" She said and got up slowly and left the room. Storm noticing his partner leaving got up and tried to chase after her, but stopped as he noticed his shotgun on the floor. "A relationship is hard." He said to both men behind him, picking up the shotgun he walked back to the range to work out some aggression.

[hr]

Spoiler: A taken heart

Tomoya Okazaki and Family | [color=006566]Father Goenitz[/color] and Ageha Sister "Mary"
Location: Okazaki Residence | Hikarizara | Japan | (His own origin universe)
Time: Evening, setting sun.

Taking the two 'guests' to the apartments outside, Tomoya closed the door to his home just as Sister 'Mary' whispered to him. Knowing that he is needed here, Tomoya simply gave a strong nod. Afterward he took a couple of steps forward until the three were outside the next apartment, Tomoya trying to ignoring Goentiz as he opened the door with another key. Fiddling with the lock for a while he finally opened the old door with energy.

Giving a annoyed sigh, he allowed the other two in and closed the door. Turning on the lights, the apartment seemed to be like an exact copy of the one they were just at, yet it looked more like a office except really clean. Opening a closet, it turned out to contain three safes, briefcases, and containers with paper. Tomoya turned back to the desk in the room, it actually had a photo on it, one of his family, one of a rather large crew in front of a ship.

Saying a quiet word in Japanese, he opened the middle safe. Which only contained a small box and a small magnum pistol. Picking up the magnum, the air began to get tense, but Tomoya only placed it back down slowly. Picking up the small box, he closed the safe and turned around to the two, opening the box. Inside were the two rings with two halves of a small circular stone, it was white, but that was only because of the pure white light inside of them.

"Here they are, just touch them together and it should be whole again. Just let me keep the rings." He said with disgust, each word dripping with hatred.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Rising Dawn: Canteen: Rugal, Slindis, Wanderer, Angelus, Caim

((Prior to getting to the Canteen))

After all that had occurred, it was nice to see Slindis outside of either tending to townsfolk wounds or inflicting them onto enemies.
"Sounds good, Though I wouldn't get too accustomed to being on call 24/7. The last thing I want is for the powers that be to get encouraged..." Rugal quipped to the Drow as they made their way to the Canteen.
"Besides, What say if I decided to be selfish and haul you away all for myself for a few hours, Hm?" He then joked as he wrapped an arm around her while they made their way down

((And back to now!))

Shaking his head at Wanderer's remarks, he then said "Look, just refrain from managing your samples of the crews blood in th-..."
He paused once he finally processed what he said about his diet before then adding "...Okay, How and When? I don't recall having samples taken...And my Diet is just fine, thank you very much!" before taking another swig of his coffee, wondering how Wanderer got his blood.

Rising Dawn: Armory/Training room: David West, Storm, Alpha, Boss

Once David heard Storm's side of the story, he paused for a moment as he turned to face him with a look of confusion, least until he burst out laughing.
"It that all!? You said something dumb in the heat of battle?! Ah, sure you'll be grand then! Tch, I thought it was something serious!" he snickered as Storm went to work with the Shotgun.
"Hey, people do and say dumb shit in battle, it's because of the adrenaline and stress. Hell, as a combat AI, one of her duties would be to keep track of such medical data, make sure you don't overdo it and start shooting everything that moves. Still, my point is you aren't the exact person when your under fire or engaging the enemy as compared to when you are at the bar, having a few laughs. No need to blame yourself for that." He explained as he picked up a box of Shotgun shells before lobbing it over to him.
"Just wait for a quiet moment, say your sorry and for the love of god, make sure you mean it, all part and parcel of relationships man."

Rising Dawn: Jenny's Room: Jenny, Alucard, Ella, Unknown Attacker

Groaning slightly at the fact that Ella was now calling her as well as Alucard, Jenny sent back "Look, I'm not really in the mood, I just need some time alone...".
Finally looking back to Alucard, she then said "...Urg, can you just please go away? I never invited you in to begin with...", hoping she could just talk him into leaving.

As Ella pondered what was going though Jenny's mind, groaning noises could be heard coming from behind her as someone made his way over...

 

[Orinon]

]Wanderer, Rugal, Slindis, Caim, Angelus Icarus
Location: Canteen | Rising Dawn.

Icarus Entered the canteen, he entered very quietly, on the way he had heard someone yelling loudly but he didn't want to get involved. he silently approached the canteen. if anyone were to look at him hey;d notice that despite having been in direct intense sunlight his skin had still retained it's normal ghostly pallor. He very silently sat upon a stool not yet making eye contact with anyone. He gently rested his hands on the counter-top. He was quiet, very silent, he wasn't even showing much energy. Overall He seemed to be very faint, and easy to look past.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Spoiler: Pleasure doing business

Tomoya Okazaki and Family | [color=006566]Father Goenitz[/color] and Ageha Sister "Mary"
Location: Okazaki Residence | Hikarizara | Japan | (His own origin universe)
Time: Evening, setting sun.

Goenitz took the rings off Tomoya, seeming rather confused at to their current form.
[color=006566]"...Really?...They made into a pair of rings?...Sigh..."[/color] He said as he picked up one in each hand before lightly tapping them against each other, resulting in unlocking their true form, causing a rather bright flash of light as stone's power re-entered this world.
[color=006566]"OH-...Wow!...Heavens above, that's bright..."[/color] He whined as he had cover his eyes from the intense light as the stone formed.

((Pssss, Shaun, got a ref for the stone's appearance? ^^)

Once it had finished it's transformation, Goenitz wiped his eyes a little before picking it up in his hand, handing back the wedding rings afterwards.
[color=006566]"Ahhhh, there we are...Safe and sound...I thank you for your cooperation, Tomoya Okazaki, And I wish you and yours all the best in your future endeavors."[/color] He then said before pocketing the stone and turning to "Mary".
[color=006566]"Now, shall we be off, my child? After all, I promised Mother Superior Calderon I would have you back before dark..."[/color] He then added with the smuggest, most punch-able look on his face right now.
[color=006566]"...This is truly a lovely home, you know...Well, Until next time, Tomoya Okazaki."[/color] He finally said as he left the home, but not without a verse or two from the last song that Tomoya wanted to hear right now:

[color=006566]"~Weeeeeeeell, I can feel it! Coming! in the air tonight. Oh lord...
And I've been waiting for this moment! For all my Life! Oh lord...Oh lord...~"[/color]

 

[bluerocker]

Rising Dawn: Captain's quarters/Canteen: Rugal, Slindis, Caim, Angelus, Wanderer, Icarus

"So how did you two get the trip back? No one caught some kind of trans-dimensional plague or anything, did they?"
Caim gave a light snort at Rugal's quip, his PDA buzzing off,

"You tell me, Rugal. I was with your group, after all."

As he began raiding the fridge for his and Angelus' breakfast, Slindis made her request known: [color=c200]"Caim, any foods you'd recommend? I'm looking to try something a bit different today, and I'm sure you know of something interesting."[/color]

Caim gave it a bit of thought, and pointed to some of the salted pork in the fridge, as well as some of the coffee brewing fresh in the Canteen,

"This is just something I remember from back home, but I had a preference for leftover meats from night's before; such as salted or preserved stuff. Otherwise, I'd suggest the stuff called 'Bacon'. Both go really well with some eggs."

After grabbing his and Angelus' portions of Salted pork, some bread, as well as a couple eggs for the dragoness, the warrior sat down by the table and nibbled on his meal, seemingly nonplussed by the Wanderer's "medical practices".

Angelus gave a grimace at Wanderer's admittance to having the party's blood, as well as personally sampling it as well, "...I'm not even going to ask how you got all that blood from each of us. However, I cannot say that human makes for a particularly savory meal. I've caught more than my fair share of humans in my draconic form during a battle. Sometimes an arm or a leg falls through when I'd have them in my jaws. Tastes similar to pork, but a bit more bitter, I suppose? Either way, not something I'd prefer to partake; I much prefer beef or mutton.... Back on topic, however, I do admit to a fair bit of curiosity regarding the green liquid. Some form of potion?"

Similar to the Wanderer, she sipped her drink (tea with a hint of cinnamon and cloves), and her eyes drew to the morose Icarus, "Something the matter, boy? Get yourself something to eat, you look like you're wasting away to nothing."
Although her words were harsh, it was shown that Angelus cared, in her own way.

Rising Dawn: Outside Teri's Room: Teri/Garm, Melethia

She also stroked Garm's sleek and clean coat as she looked up. "Never knew ya got a book while we were in the desert. What is it, some mew spellbooks or somethin' like that?" Her enthusiasm for seeing the tome was radiating off her as she tugged the cleric's robes, causing the letter to slip out from Teri's satchel.

Teri gave a laugh at Melethia's enthusiasm towards her new volume, and after a moment's deliberation, decided to be honest about the source of the item (a decision that Toyotama approved of in the back of her host's mind), [color=0E59E4]"Well, I just got it, to be honest. Do you remember Lucifer? The Angel who hung around me for a while?"[/color]
Garm gave a wag of the tail at Melethia's affections, and a chuckle at Teri's expense, [color=356D60]"I think that's putting it lightly, Tear-ri..."[/color]
The Cleric gave a sigh at Garm's snark and held out the book to Melethia, [color=0E59E4]"Anyways, he got back in contact with me, and said he wanted to start doing book swaps, a peace offering. Apparently, he penned this one himself?"[/color]
As Teri spoke on about the nature of her new possession, Garm nosed at the fallen letter (Teri unaware that it fell out of her satchel at the moment), and attempted to gingerly pick it up, a motion that wasn't lost on Melethia.

Rising Dawn: Hallway: Chris, Cadolbolg, Ton Ton, Devon

"Y-yes, this is the Rising Dawn..." She gave them a friendly smile. "It's... nice to meet you, mister... Ton Ton and mister... Cadolbolg. My name is... Chris." She looked down the hallway for a moment. "Your... parents might be here, although... can I get their names?" Her cheeks darkened slightly. "I... don't know everyone here, but... I'm sure I can help you find them."

With a wagging tail, Cadolbolg answered the query of names, "Thanks a bunch! Mother and father are named Angelus and Caim."
The little duo gave a nod of appreciation, before Cadolbolg cut in with, "I just noticed something. You talk really slow, is there a reason for that?"
[color=15650D]"Cadolbolg!"[/color] Ton Ton gave the turtle-dragon a pointed glare, [color=15650D]"You shouldn't say things like that to people, it's really rude; especially with Ms. Chris being so nice to us!"[/color]
Ton Ton gave Chris as best as he could approximate an apologetic shrug (what with having little to no facial features) and added, [color=15650D]"Sorry about that, he's really young and-"[/color]

[color=00c863]"Ton-ton, Cadol! You're back, and I see you've met the newest person on the ship! She's pretty shy, but she's a pretty pleasant person to be around."[/color] She then picked up the diminutive duo as she walked alongside Chris, letting the pair find their usual spots on her.

[color=15650D]"Dev[/color]on!"
The duo gave their friend a big hug on each of Devon's arms before crawling to their usual spots (each to a shoulder), and excitedly chattered about their recent arrival on the Dawn (though it was a bit more muddled with the two talking at once),
[color=15650D]"We just back from the Mistress and-"[/color]
"The nice lady over there said she's gonna help us-"
[color=15650D]"Which reminds me, Cadolbolg rude to her a moment ago-"[/color]
"Mother and father are still on the ship, right?"

From what Chris could see, the two were as excitable as their apparent youth implied; but their hearts were in the right place.

 

[StormShaun]

Wanderer, Rugal, Slindis, Caim, Angelus, Icarus.
Location: Canteen | Rising Dawn.

Angelus described her own experience with human meat, this led to the Wanderer cringing and almost scowling in some sort of pain. To him, it was not about the taste, it was fine due to it being contained in a pastry pie, but the memories of that certain night came flashing back, images of blood, guts, and murder. A lot was lost, and much more was stolen, one of the small factors that led him down this dark and light path.

It was another day in the DC Wasteland, a couple of mutated scorpions killed, two raiders decapitated, it was the usual in this environment. The new Doctor Wanderer had found a house, someone actually ran up to him begging for help, being useful in the medical field, a life was stayed, a baby was born.The family gave thanks by allowing him to stay the night at that out of place family's home, those images returned. It was a night where the Wanderer was still naive as a new sun, he made a trip to the bathroom in the dead of night, yet saw the unknown basement door, looking rustic with red.

Unlocking the door easily, down in that dark cell was horrid images, blood rusted butcher cleavers, torture devices, buckets and bottles of old and fresh blood. Worst of all, meat and organs on the table. Just like how they removed the organs, more of the innocence the Wanderer held dear was stripped away. The door opened as he was about to throw up, of course it opened, the family must have been worried about a normal human staying over ... or worse, they were going to make him into this kind of cattle.

Hiding inside the darkness of the cellar, bellow the wooden stairs, he had found bones, lightly stepping so they would not snap. The door fully opened and a lantern changed the colour of the walls. "Why in golly is this darn door open. It must be fucking Dale ... " An old voice answered out, feet coming down the stairs, a metallic object hanging by his side. Of course, a pistol, no dumb person would allow their greatest secret be revealed.

Nausea was done with the current aged Wanderer, anger had just begun. Whispers of thoughts alluring him to action. A screwdriver was pulled out from his pocket, at this moment in time, he had no weapon-loaded armoury instantly at his service, only a small amount of weapons. This screwdriver was old, yet not disturbed by death. Trying to hold in his breath, lungs were beginning to groan in pain. The old man was in front of the buckets, examining the contents with finger and tongue.

Awkward stepping were allowed, his feet stepping in front of each other. One meter behind the cannibal figure, he suddenly turned around. Eye met eye, the light blue eye tissue met a dark brown, a border separated the two from each side. An angry scowl was fitted as the Wanderer lunged with screwdriver in hand, the pistol the old man held was rising all too fast, yet the screwdriver had arrived first. Entering the man's cheek with blood exploding, the other hand of the new Doctor was fitted into the grandfather's mouth.

The enemy was sure biting, but the Wanderer wore reinforced leather glove. There were no loud noises, only the dark mumbling of a wild man, yet the screwdriver was being plunged like someone took a potato masher to potatoes. The weapon was freed, yet the adrenaline chose his next target, the two eyes, and eventually death to the head. Not moving, the Wanderer had finally noticed no pressure on his hand, or movement from the old man. The many realizations kicked in, sure, death was no stranger to him.

Yet so much new information was revealed, this family was infected and sick. The Wanderer's eyes were suddenly dilated as he pulled out the weapon with ease, only looking at his hands, both covered in blood. Each hand both held the crimson trickle going down to his elbows, drenching his blue vault jumpsuit. Silently placing the screwdriver down, he stood up and walked to the blade table, picking up a simply kitchen knife. Whispers telling him to deliver punishment.

Walking back up the stairs, tracking bloody footsteps, knife in hand, the defensive killer was finally about to turn into the opposite. Walking up the stairs, the Wanderer examined the house as he had done before, almost sick that this looked like a humble farming family. Liars they were, liars they would die as. Room by room, he opened the door, easily stabbing each family member in the throat while they slept, each gargling with blood as they drowned.

Son, daughter, grandmother, father, and mother. All adults, each knew the risks of this life, Wanderer was left without mercy, until one certain room was visited. A room covered in small toys, colourful decorations, and blue wallpaper. Dropping the knife at the door, he stepped into the middle of the room, eyeing the biggest object in the room. He collapsed to a kneel, for the youngest figure in this house was in this object, a cot. Many, many thoughts were racing.

Sudden eyes become undilated, to a small size of a bead. The body moved on it's own, another metallic object shined in the still lit room lantern. Rising with the thoughts of the owner. The Wanderer's eyes were glittered with moisture, his mouth opened and teeth shut.

"This ... this is no life to live!"



Angelus' voice pulled him from the intrusive dream, Wanderer looked up from his coffee, flinching with fright, for in his eyes a shadow was sitting opposite to him, red eyes shining. They were gone as he looked to the side, picking up the blood phial with the weird liquid. "This ... this is my blood." He said and looked to Angelus, holding up the phial with a scared, almost crying look. Knowing, truly knowing, he isn't human anymore.

[hr]

Spoiler: Unflinching light

Tomoya Okazaki and Family | [color=006566]Father Goenitz[/color] and Ageha Sister "Mary"
Location: Okazaki Residence | Hikarizara | Japan | (His own origin universe)
Time: Evening, setting sun.

After giving the ringed stones to Goenitz, Tomoya's eyes met the Archangel of Wind's, staying there as the light filled the room. Tomoya unflinching or blinking at the suddenly light, his eyes briefly flickering with a blue glow, as if the tiniest power entered and left him. Only after the light faded away, Tomoya's eyes moved away, looking down, regretting at what he has done.

Spoiler: The ever changing Stone of Light

After gaining back the rings, he witnessed as the two left the room, following them and looking over the second floor railing until he was out of his sight, his fists were balled up, begging to hit something. Yet, knowing from the past he knew that does not solve any thing. Going back to the office apartment, he locked the empty rings back up, sat at the desk, and began to write a letter.

A letter of warning.

 

[000Ronald]

Storm-1788,

[color=nvayblue]Alpha[/color]

, David West, Boss.
Location: Training Room/Armoury | Rising Dawn.

Boss looked at Storm (who was still on his knees) then to Alpha, then to Storm again. "You're upset with him because he said something stupid?" Boss said. "Do you know how insane that is? Hell, he even just apologized. He knows what he said is stupid. Do you know how often I say stupid things to Edge? On purpose? Just to get a rise out of him?" Boss shook his head. "I promise, it's a lot. Maybe every third or fourth thing I say to him. And I never apologize."

Boss pointed at Storm. "You. Alpha. You make up with him right now, or I swear I'll bring Edge down here. And he is very grumpy."

Boss got up and stretched his arms. "Now you." He said, turning to David. "You said you could help me find some swords for Edge? 'cause he'd like that. I think." Thinking for a moment, he also asked, "Is there an actual bath anywhere in this ship? 'cause I checked; our room only has a shower."

 

[Ramien Grey]

Rising Dawn: Hallway: Chris, Cadolbolg, Ton Ton, Devon

Chris smiled as Devon approached. "Hello, miss Devon..." She gave a small chuckle, listening to both of the excitable youths. "I... see you already know our... visitors, and... thank you for the... kind compliment." She raised her eyebrows a little. "Have... you see miss Angelus or mister Caim since... we got back on board?" She shrugged, remembering how almost everyone had disappeared to their cabins for some needed rest. "It seems like... everyone went their separate ways for a while, to get some... privacy again."

Her cheeks darkened in a mild blush as she heard Cadolbolg's question about her speech patterns. "It's... okay mister Ton Ton, I... don't mind answering questions." She smiled a bit more to Cadolbolg as she stood up now that they were up on Devon's shoulders. "Mister Cadolbolg, English is... not my native language, so I... sometimes take a little extra time to ensure that I... say the correct things to people to avoid... misunderstandings" She continued walking down the hall next to Devon, not completely looking where she was going as she turned her head to converse with the trio. She offered them all a faint, almost apologetic shrug. "I... also like to be sure that... I'm saying something worth... people taking the time to listen to, which makes it... even more important to choose... the right words."

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Rising Dawn: Canteen: Rugal, Slindis, Wanderer, Angelus, Caim, Icarus

"....Such a strange, strange man..." Rugal shook his head at Wanderer's minor "Episode" before resuming his own beverage, leaving the Doctor to whatever the hell was going on in his twisted mind.
"Well, none thus far Caim, According to our Doctor here, All I have is some nutritional imbalances, if anything." He then answered Caim, scoffing a little at the idea of his diet being sub-par.
An aside glance afterwards brought Icarus to his attention, prompting a "Good Evening Icarus. Glad to see that you are still with us. How are you after the mission? Great job back there, by the way" from the former Crimelord.

Rising Dawn: Armory/Training room: David West, Storm, Alpha, Boss

David merely shook his head with a amused smirk, drinking in the fact he seemed to be the senior one in this situation, something that never really happened.
"Ah, sure, give them a break, Boss. They're only kids." He couldn't help but say before he asked him about swords.
"...Ummm....I'll answer "I don't know" for both of those. 1. I'm a Marksman, not a Knight and 2. I never really bothered to check. What? Just didn't want a shower?" He then said, instantly loosing his senior status in this debate.

 

[Orinon]

Wanderer, Rugal, Slindis, Caim, Angelus, Icarus.
location|Rising Dawn: Canteen

Icarus flinched when Angelus Mostly he had been trying to be almost silent,
"Its Just my metabolism, all the extra strength and speed has a cost and that's my Body burns calories, Its an angel thing have you ever seen a chubby angel? once we pass the cherub stage our metabolism goes through the roof. he grabbed a large sandwich from the fridge, deli meat, cheese and lettuce.
He started eating silently his eyes keeping watch of the others.
"Hey doctor You can keep your needles to yourself I don;t need any blood tampering, I had enough of that bullshit recently." he said in between bites. se he moved there was a slight clink it was the brass sheathe that held the scepter, he hadn't touched the scepter not since he retrieved the trident, said trident was within the reaches of the void a fitting place for a twisted weapon, but always at his use,
Then Rugal spoke to him.
"Me? I'm feeling a lot better outside of a desert I hate heat, I hate sand, It gets everywhere, Oh and thanks but your quite the martial artist yourself, I'm not best with a crowd, the real skill is one on one locked in martial combat a true test or martial arts." His eyes had gained a slight glint but he caught himself,
"Anyways At least I don;t have to worry about getting burnt by sunlight, oh and I wouldn't recommend using the large shower room for a while, the drain has a lot of sand in to deal with." he said some red creeping onto his face.

Shinia, Selena
Rising Dawn| Library

Selena had just finished pouring the cooled off sake into a large glass flask when Some appeared it was of course surprising catching her off guard, her first instinct was o stash the scepter into her bag to conceal it, she wanted to keep the relic secret especially that it was in her possession.
"O-Oh my A-are you alright?" she took her wand charm off her bracelet and it grew to full size she used a simple spell to move away the clutter. Selena saw the girl laying on the floor, with a wave of her wand the potion set became samall charms on her bracelet. she then helped the young girl stand up.
"Are you alright? I don't think I've met you"

 

[mcpop9]

Jenny's Room
Alucard, Jenny, Ella, Other dude

"Right... i'm not gunna go, but i'll shut up. it's obvious you don't want me here, take the gold." he said and walked into the wall. from inside of it, he saw ella outside and heard the same groaning. He looked around for what could possibly making the noise.

Library
Shinia Selena

"Well, ouchies... i hate that thing. Anyways... i guess i am." she said, grateful for the help. "I'm shinia." she explained, holding a hand out to shake. "I have a bad tendency to teleport everywhere... and it's random." she explained to the witch. "and are you a witch? you kinda remind me of madoka..."

 

[StormShaun]

Storm-1788,

[color=nvayblue]Alpha[/color]

, David West, Boss.
Location: Training Room/Armoury | Rising Dawn.

The topic was easily picking up a awkward vibe. Trying to bring back the tone to a more professional standard, the Spartan fired one of his last shotgun shells before lowering the gun and turning to the two. "I'll handle our problems later. As for these swords, may I ask what his style is like. I'm guessing he isn't like that "Dragon Rider" and can handle large blades?" Storm said, wearing a smile which hoped to get into a more 'manlier' topic.

Especially since both these two did not seem to know much about love and romance, although the same to easily be applied to the couple. Quickly checking his ammo, the Spartan nodded and made a figure with his fingers, then he walked over to the armory of the Dawn. Checking through the bladed weapons he scratched his head, wandering how old these might be or where they come from. "I might run into Excalibur at this rate ... He said jokingly and a uncertain grin.

Wanderer, Rugal, Slindis, Caim, Angelus, Icarus.
Location: Canteen | Rising Dawn.

The agitated Loner barely heard the 'high being' talk down to him, not knowing what his job was or what the blood samples were for. Wiping away some kind of moisture from his left eye, the Wanderer troubled look was replaced by a scowl. In the last situation, he saw the 'Angel' fight, black wings of doom looming overhead. This created a lack of trust for the fallen Angel, due to the situations he has went through, ("Our backs are wide open!") Replied the dark thoughts to this entity, trying to move Wanderer away from the previous memories of a bad past.

Clenching his hands, a dark mood moved onto the Wanderer, those looking him in his eyes saw a flickering of blood crimson. Looking inward to the 'high being' eating, bright red eyes looked upon him with a dark emotion, almost sickening even to the man with these eyes. "Too. Late." Is all he said before making a sudden turn, placing the phial with his own inhuman liquid back with the other collections of blood. His eyes shining with a red glaze, with a hint of sadness in the middle

Picking up the box containing the many labelled phials, the dark brooding Wanderer left the room quickly, and certainly not in a good mood. Presumably he travelled back to the ship's medical bay, in his more darker and insane thought. Yet this would leave a weird awkward air in the canteen.