Ancient Dynasty; A Viper's Promise

[Charon]

{ooc| I haven't seen the movie yet, but on our school website, in the forums, everyone's been posting the same thing: you can see my group! We're in the speedboat scene, apparently. When the DVD comes out I'm gonna pause every single frame of that scene until I see me. Or, at least, my blur. I was dressed like a pirate that day, Mika ~_^ }

Rosairie nodded, accepting Chain's words without doubt. After all, her suspicions were against WaiWai corp, and they certainly didn't lie with Chain.
The girl pulled a face in confusion. She had seen Porygons in pokemon encyclopedias, but never fought one or seen one in battle. "I thought they existed solely in Cyber Space...?" she began to ask, but she caught sight of Chain's expression. It was distant, lost in...well, she assumed... memories. They didn't look like happy ones, she thought. "...Chain, are you...?" she began, put it was almost pointless questioning him. He would never answer.

Instead, she concentrated on not falling over as Abra began to use teleport. "Oh-" she yelped in shock, and grabbed of of Chain's arm for support. When they reappeared, Rosairie could only stare in disbelieve. For a split second there, it felt like she hadn't... existed. Rosairie laughed nervously, and let go. However, as he asked after Henna, her expression became a proud one.
"Oh yeah! I found her as an egg - I must've only been five when she hatched. I was a very lonely kid at home, and I was overjoyed to have a live-in friend." her voice became wistfull, remembering. "It hatched into the cutest thing you'd ever seen; a little magby. For a while, I was almost like Henna's mother. Then she grew a bit more, and we were the same age, best friends. But then she grew even faster, and even wiser. When I was about ten, all of the pidgeys we had thought in my ten-acre garden was worth it; she got to level 30 and evolved. My Dad wasn't happy - Magmars aren't very femine - but I was so happy. Pokemon mature much faster than humans, and by the time I was ten, in pokemon years Henna was already an adult. So I finally had a 'parent' figure that actually was there for me." she finished her story, a bright smile on her face. She loved Henna more than anything, that much was obvious on her face.


Henna, meanwhile, was coughing loudly. She didn't like being ignored. And then Kyoko proceeding to- to kick a grown woman! Henna gasped. Not even Rosairie had been this badly behaved, and that little girl had been spoilt to the core when Henna first met her. Then this grown woman slapped Kyoko back! Henna drew herself up to her full height. She couldn't have a fight breaking out.
The magmar strolled over behind Kyoko and grabbed her around the waist. {C'mon, girly. Violence isn't the answer.} she said, in a deadpan voice, and threw the girl over her shoulder in a fireman's lift.
She turned to Astra, not really expecting the trainer to understand. Then again, she was a psycic, so it was worth a shot; {I'm taking her away now. You should be ashamed of yourself, baiting on little girls! And hitting them too!} Then she made a loud 'Pchah' noise, and walked away, towards the towering WaiWai inc building.

 

[Alter Ego]

OOC: Urgh...sorry for the continuous absence of the remaining parts of my IC...but I've got a ginormous essay to work on and I need to get together something akin to a first draft by tommorow, so...yeah, no RPing until that's done. Sorry for the inconvenience...o.o

 

[Light_Azumarill]

OOC: Fine Alter. I see how it is. I spend my time typing away for this little RP, and here you are, choosing to have all sorts of fun with essays and homework and such. YOU MAKE ME SICK! You're so selfish! Well then go. Go to your little room, go and do your precious homework. Rot during your fabulous essay-writing for all I care!

Of course I'm just kidding. XD

Yeah, I don't think we mind Alter. Homework>RP most usually. Anyway, just wanted to comment on that and Charon's OOC. OMG! That's so cool Charon! I'll have to see it sometime (even though I have no idea what you look like... =P).

Well, until Alter posts again... uh... bye! ^-^

 

[Alter Ego]

OOC: Yeah, I'm selfish. So sue me. xP Anyways, the first almost-draft-thingie-proof-that-I-actually-worked-on-it has been handed in now so I have a breathing pause. Pwhee for that...and not so pwhee for me having to go to jujitsu practice before I finished this post...oh well, better late than never,

And like, Charon...Astra kind of teleported away so I don't see how Henna could adress her over there. Fix that maybe? Oh, and Ryko could really use your input...I can't write up a proper IC on what we have there right now and I do think it's kind of mean just to abandon Plushie's RP like that. I mean, with an absence as long as hers she should have the right to expect some response, right?

Oh, and congrats on your little movie cameo. ^^

IC:

Valen nodded at Reina's remark about how he should see the sky over in shoretown, a picture...a memory suddenly springing to his mind with vivid clarity, the memory of lying down with his back against the cold, tiled roof of Stonewall orphanage, the slightly chilly night breeze brushing against his face...his eyes intently focused on the scenery opening up all above him, the vast expanse of stars dotting a clear night sky, only slightly dimmed by the few electric lights still shining out in the streets...the soft flapping of Dustox wings as the moth pokémon gathered in colorful swarms around every source of light they could find...fluttering about in mesmerizing patterns...

He suddenly snapped back into reality, realizing that Reina was still talking and htat he should really be listening to her rather than spacing out like that. What was with that memory, anyway? Why did it feel so...nostalgic? Nostalgia was supposed to be longing for better times gone by, surely there could have been nothing in his miserable childhood which could be classified as 'better'...or was there?

"Well...I suppose it does sound a bit silly..." he added at Reina's remark, "But...you were still more or less children back when you did that, weren't you? I suppose that a prolonged childhood is better than none at all." he feel silent again, now where had that piece of philosophical garbage come from all of a sudden? Why all these strange thoughts and doubts now when he needed to be firm in his conviction more than ever? He forced the matter aside, though, even though he knew that there was only so much he could push aside before it all broke free again. At least it would buy him enough time to sort this out in privacy, or at least around people who...well, weren't so important.

The boy permitted himself something which bore a slight resemblance to a smile at Reina's description of battling for fun. Ah, yes...how long had it been since he last did that? Four years? Five? No, surely it could not have been too long before his transfer to the snag division, and yet it felt like an eternity ago. Inwardly, he grimaced.All this lamenting... Valen mused for himself, I shudder to think of what I'll be like when I'm eighty...I'll probably never be able to tear my thoughts away from the 'good old times'. Sleep...that's what I need...I didn't get nearly enough rest last night. That Veronica woman saw to that... Still, he couldn't bring himself to comment...unable to find the right words as he was.

For a moment, he was slightly surprised by the girl's last remark. Surely he hadn't been that negligent during the conversation? Reina's expression quickly revealed the inqury to be a joke, however, the boy feeling slightly embarassed about not having spotted that straight off, although he took care not to show it.

"Ahh...but you are not a 'people'." he retorted, "You're a 'person', there's a major difference. And...I do enjoy talking with you as well..." he added, "I always did wonder how so many of my colleagues could just stand about and shoot their mouths of all day when there was work to be done, but...I think I'm starting to understand now."

OOC: Incidentally...can anyone tell that I'm kind of trying to buy some time (In terms of plot development) so that Yibber, Plushie, and BB would have the chance to make a comeback for the big meeting thing? Sorry if that bothers y'all too much.

 

[Kogenta]

Chain's expression softened slightly as Rosairie began to speak about her Magmar, Henna. If not by the tone of her voice and her words, then by her features very movement, Rosairie's affection for her Pokemon was clear. Whatever others say, I suppose a true trainer does reside within the girl. Or, if nothing else, a Pokemon lover.

Suddenly, Chain's thoughts were interrupted as Abra's Pokeball rumbled slightly, indicating that the Pokemon within was awake and disturbed. Abra . . . ? I wonder what could have woken it up. Placing his hand on his Pokemon's Pokeball, Chain closed his eyes silently as he established a telepathic link with the psychic type. It seems there have been signs of psychic energy near the Pokemon Center. But, apparently the traces originated from a human--not a Pokemon.

Lowering his hand as Abra attempted to resume its interrupted sleep, Chain turned his gaze toward the WaiWai Inc. building. As far as trainers go, it could probably simply have been a Psychic. But, still . . . I doubt that Abra would have awakened unless something was wrong. Things certainly don't seem to be getting any easier for us.

 

[Mika]

-OoC-

Yeah... o.o; I seee.

And Alter, can I give you that link at a later date? ^^;; Humungo Japanese test tomorow I haven't studied a wink for.

o-o -twitches- Kiiiiiiingdom Hearts two is made for youuuuuuuuuuu~ -shoves at random people-





-IC-

Kyoko's mouth was almost literaly clamped shut. If Astra had been going for the simple "scare the child" routine, she'd more than outdone herself. The very moment she'd lost control of pretty much everything aside from her eyes, ears and nose, her internal mindset had been snapped for the third time, reverting her back to her most common form of personality, the young insecure child desperately searching for a mummy to hold them and make them feel safe, and every word said from then on was magnified, fulling echoing throughout her entire body

Whimpering softly, she visibly trembled against the woman's touch and had she been able to, she would've flinched when she was slapped. Unable to do anything else, she simply stayed where she was forced to stay until the woman vanished. Her legs turning to jelliton, she simply slid to the ground, hands pressing into the pavement, her forehead showing trace signs of persperation. Lost in her own thoughts, she didn't even notice where the hell she was til Henna plucked her by the collar and held her against the magmar's warm shoulder that the child woke up and wiggled free of the fire pokemon, stepping quickly to the side, arm clutching her other one limply, "He-henna I'm fine. Really... Can you just walk? I don't... want to be any... weaker than I already am." Her face a flame and her ego badly burnt, she stayed her distance from the fire type, "I'll follow... don't worry about that."

I will....not....cry....

Minna whimpered lightly, looking up at Henna lightly /Told chu./

 

[Light_Azumarill]

OOC: Maybe I will Alter! Maybe I will! XD You forget, I am an American! And we Americans are sue-happy! >=D Sue sue sue!

/stereotypical American-ness

So anyway... I thought that Kyoko just disliked Valen because he's well... Valen. XD I don't remember him saying anything specific, but his attitude towards people, however best he tries to conceal it, would probably be enough to annoy most people (as evidenced by how many friends he has XD).

I do remember Doctor Kipling (as I played him) telling Kyoko she shouldn't act like a little girl if she doesn't want to be treated as one.

Eh... just my input. I could, of course, be wrong; and I'm in no way trying to undermine you Mika, so don't think that. :3

Oh, and Alter, I've no problem with putting the plot on hold temporarily while we wait for the others. ^-^


Reina
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"Well then something good has come from this tournament," Reina said with a smile, "It would be interesting to see your fellow employees' faces if you suddenly decided to take up talking to someone rather than work. Then again... they'd probably think you'd have gone mad."

She didn't really know what kinds of people Valen worked with. She instead pictured the only ones she knew; Lori, Vincent, and those guards that had escorted them to the hospital. She tried not to think of Lori so much; that woman bothered her.

"Don't get me wrong though," Reina added, picturing herself working and talking, "When work is to be done, my mouth shuts and I set myself to it. My father made sure that I never did anything less." She then began to wonder how her father was getting along. She wondered if he missed her at all....

Not really sure of what to say again, Reina fell into silence. She peered around a little at the people walking by them, and wondered if any of them knew the details of what had happened yesterday. Perhaps to their busy lives, such a thing didn't matter, or couldn't matter. To Reina, a girl who had grown up in a town that never got anything more exciting than an annual carnival-fair, it was nothing short of thrilling.

 

[Charon]

{ooc| Sorry! Sorry! We get sun so infrequently here - and it was such a HORRIBLE winter - I haven't come inside for aaaages. At least, so it seems. Even our lessons have been held out on the field at school.
Also, did you gusy just recieve a PM from someone called Harry Kim?}

Henna grunted. She doubted Kyoko would understand her, and Henna didn't want to waste any energy answering. She wasn't going to drop the girl, and that was that. Anything could happen to her, after all - she couldn't get snatched away again, or she could trip and fall behind, or...
I'm not gonna let Rosairie down... she thought determinedly, and shifted Kyoko's weight up a little higher. Not that there was very much of it - she was very light.
Henna pawed at the floor, just like a bull, and broke into a run.

~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~

Watching Chain was an extremely boring task, Rosairie decided. His expression rarely changed, and he placed his hand on his Abra's ball and switched his gaze to the WaiWai building without so much as a word to her. Maybe Abra's sensed something? she thought. After all, psycic types can maintain links with their trainers, even from inside their balls. Rosairie bit her lip. Hopefully it wasn't bad news. She glanced to Chain, barely able to contain her curiousity.
"Well?" she asked, slightly coursely. She managed to catch herself before she contiuned. "I'm a bit worried... y'know, cos of..."

She trailed off, straining her eyes at the horizon. Was that- Yes! It was! It was Henna! Rosairie jumped a few feet in the air, she was so beside herself.

 

[Kogenta]

[OOC: Er, no . . . Though a "kim.fields" added me to their GoogleTalk. Also, I believe I was in a roleplay with someone named Harry Kim, once.]

Chain turned as Rosairie addressed him, a little unsure as to how to answer her question. He was silent for a moment, attempting to compose a comprehensive, understandable answer; however, that proved unneccessary. As the trainer prepared to speak, he found his attention suddenly drawn elsewhere as Rosairie's gaze fell on a distant form. Turning in the same direction, Chain's eyes narrowed slightly as they focused on the approaching Magmar. That was fast . . . But not entirely surprising, I suppose. Most Pokemon are considerably more swift than humans. Chain paused, evaluating the still-far away trio. It seems Kyoko ends up being carried more often than she would like, though. Even if I can't see her expression from here, I doubt she's entirely happy.

Continuing to rest his gaze on Henna on the others, but noting Rosairie's excited reaction upon seeing her Pokemon, a faint smile edge his gaze as Chain quietly asked, "It'll be good to have Henna back by your side, right?"

 

[Charon]

{ooc| Hmm... it's a mystery, alright. He wants me to join an rp with him or something... *hasn't read the PM properly yet*
I aim to post twice tonight! OMG!}

At Chain's words, Rosairie couldn't help but smile. "She's like a sister. I don't feel right when she's away." she smiled absently as the Magmar approached, coming to a stop at Rosairie's side.
The girl glanced at Kyoko fearfully, as Henna sat her down on the ground. For a moment, Rosairie seemed torn between hugging Kyoko or Henna, but eventually she decided on neither, and stared scrutinously at Kyoko. "What happened?" she began, but it was Henna that answered.
{Some weird lady was calling her names. Then, as far as I could see, Kyoko lashed out, and she got a nasty slap in return.} she recalled, scratching her chin thoughtfully. Rosairie's expression was a foul one.
"An ADULT hit you? Oh! Oh my god! Are you okay?" she began, rallying around Kyoko and making as much fuss as - it seemed - physically possible.

 

[Light_Azumarill]

OOC: Yeah, I got a PM from him too. Though... I think I might reply back with a "no". I mean, the RP just looks so involved, and it's on another board, and I don't even know what happened in the past 4 RPs of the series. It's a little too much for me. *chicken's out*

Well... um... Alter gets my OOC spam in his RP because he hasn't replied in two days. So there. ^-^;;

Not that I blame him... he's probably very busy with stuff in school and whatnot.

 

[Mika]

-OoC-

OOC: Also, did you gusy just recieve a PM from someone called Harry Kim?

-feels left out- ._. I dinna get one... -wants one-

Charon gimme yours. >>

And I'll post an IC when I get from Best Buy; I need to get a new mp3 player before I can post. ^^;

 

[Alter Ego]

OOC: Harry Kim? o.O Nope, never heard that name. Why?

And Melissa...you're right, I'm afraid. You see, I've got the dreaded end-of-term tests coming up. Half a week of consecutive, three-part exams in every subject I have (Maths, Physics, Finnish, Swedish, English, and Economics)...joy... -.- And...I've kind of got to practice, ya' know? Besides, my first draft-thingie for the extended essay was, to quote my teacher, "An absolute load of crap" so I'll have to redo it for next Tuesday...and finish my physics lab reports...and practice piano for the summer concert-thingie, and...well, you get the picture. :\

IC:

"Yeah, I suppose you could see it that way." Valen replied, nodding at Reina's remark, 'If only I could be so sure that me getting social really is such a good thing' he added in his mind, 'If only I could be sure that I'm not just getting her involved in things she isn't capable of handling...and if only I could stop worrying like some silly woman.' he concluded, scolding himself for his constant worrying, "Although concerning the thinking that I've gone mad bit..." he took a brief pause "That would hardly be a change from their current attitude."

"Heh, so did mine..." the boy remarked at Reina's later comment, "My foster-father, that is." he added automatically without clarifying the subject. The boy took a brief pause, not quite sure how to continue, but after a while he couldn't help adding the question his mind had generated: "What's it like?" he added, his gaze seeming to be fixed on a point on the horizon, "Having a family I mean...I wouldn't know because I never really had one. That is...if you don't mind talking about it." the boy added, turning his gaze back to the girl and finally seeming to notice just how...personal the question had been, "I won't mind if you don't."

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{Target energy diminishing...} Iris remarked, pausing at a fair distance from her opponent, {Initiating attack program Delta Hurricane.} with that, the virtual pokémon began gathering energy around herself, the bright yellow, blue, and red beams of a conventional Tri Attack gathering around it but, no doubt to the dissapointment of Circuit who had just set up his protect technique, didn't get launched, remaining around the Porygon 2 instead as she gathered speed for a moment before charging forward in a whirling Double Edge attack, the energy from her previous move mingling with the considerable physical impact of her second technique. Apparently the virtual pokémon was aiming to end the chase in one, devastating blow.

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"Losing?" Astra enquired sharply, continuing to dab her face with the cold, soaked tissue in her hand as she communicated with her assistant, "We can't have that now...can we? Download the Porygon." she concluded, calming down a bit, "And make sure that the data it has gathered remains intact..." her eyes twinkled playfully, "I believe it will be a most interesting read..."

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The Beldum let out a small beeping sound in acknowledgement without even knowing why, proceeding to step out of stealth mode and execute the given orders. With a little luck, the Porygon 2 would belive that her opponent had simply been obliterated by the attack.

 

[Light_Azumarill]

OOC: Aw, poor Alter! What a lovely teacher... XD Only in college have I ever heard a teacher say that sort of comment to a student's paper; and that particular student was really asking for it. Speaking of horrible papers, I'm afraid to get my History paper back next week... our teacher said that the papers were scaring him and that they were causing him to loose faith in America's future. >_> Drama queen.

I shall find that my time is diminished a bit this week due to finals coming up the week after this coming week. Yayness....

Anywhoo...


Reina
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What was a family like? Reina pondered for a moment. How could one describe something like that? Wasn't it a bit like asking what feeling surprised was like; an intangible feeling that you just had to experience for yourself? This was a really hard question, and Reina wanted to answer it right.

"Hm... no I don't mind answering," she said first, "It's just a bit hard to describe something like a family. They're all a little different, and some of them aren't nice of course. So you must understand that what I'm going to say might not be what someone else would, but I think it's a pretty good family."

She paused, thinking again, "A family is nice to have because, well, they're people who will usually love you no matter what you do. They accept you for who you are, and so I can always be myself around my father and brothers. I don't have to worry about looking stupid or if they won't like me the next day because of something I said. Granted, my brothers make fun of me a lot, and of each other too, but it's different from what kids at school or around the neighborhood do. I know that even if they say something mean to me, they still love me." She could think of several times when that last statement was true.

She then switched to parents, "I wouldn't know about having a mother, but my father always makes me feel safe. It's silly, but whenever I'm afraid or worried, I think of him and how he used to protect me when I was little. I always feel a bit guilty for thinking of needing protection, but I guess that's how you're supposed to feel about someone who's protected you for so long. I'm sure he'd give up his life... for me... any-any time," she blinked a little more, suddenly wondering why she had gotten so bothered by mentioning it, "Oh, I'm being all mushy again today. I think you might be a bad influence on me Valen!"

She was joking of course, so she continued, "There are some bad things about having a family though. For one, you really get little privacy. My brothers know everything about me, down to how I think about some very personal things. Sometimes families can be a little too protective. You know me, I like to be somewhat independent of others, but my father and brothers often take it upon themselves to get involved in my affairs. Also, when a family member says something hurtful to you and they mean it; I can't imagine a worse feeling. Though, I guess that would be the same about anyone you love saying something like that to you. Despite those bad things, I still enjoy having a family."

Looking back at him, she added, "Anything you want me to clarify? What a family is like is such a big topic; I could have left out something."

 

[Mika]

-OoC-

After two days of waiting, I have a shiney magic bean. X3 And I shalt post

o.o Alter. You write very well. Screw whatever they say with a flathead nail with human flesh on it. Because it'll hurt. =o

Nya... I got finals first weekend in June. @_@ You college people suck. DX

And Alter, don't get mad at me for this but I just can't help myself. >.>; I'm writing a Whose Line for this board. Charon, you can explain what that entails. >D





-IC-

"Don't." She smacked away the fussing hands gently but firmly, "...I deserved it." Blinking lightly, she rubbed the smarting spot til it eventually somewhat faded into her face. The slightly battered lip Astra had sliced with her nail would stick out like a cloud in the otherwise cloudless sky but at least she hadn't done much more than that. I let my guard down... I was aboslutely pathetic there... Pathetic, worse than dirt. Every word she said was true...but I won't listen to it. I'm not going to follow his path, I'm going to make a name...for myself. I know...I can. At least... I hope I can. Eyes returning to their normal pinkish shade, she looked towards Chain, ignoring any other motherly fussing that might be shed on her face from Rosairie, "Where are we going from here?"

She'd had enough playing. That woman was going to get repayed for that smack later...but not now. Astra... had been right about a few things. Mainly about how pathetic she really was and how she did act too immature. Taking those words, tho said in a cruel circumstance, to heart, she had made up her mind. If people rejected her true self...what could they accept about her? That message was delivered clearly and stupid as it may be, she was going to follow it.

I'll show that wench... I'll show her I'm not bloody kid...and then one day I'll take her snide little nose and shove it up her backside.

 

[Kogenta]

[OOC: My hand is rather sore today, after doing some work outdoors. I apologize if my post is rather sub-par. ^-^;; Also, I will probably not post in Mutation Wave today . . . ]

I'm not sure if something has changed about Kyoko, but I can see that she's--if nothing else--trying to change. Chain was silent for a moment as he observed the interaction between Rosairie and Kyoko, his green-gold eyes piercingly insightful and perceptive. I don't know what Rosairie's Magmar said to her, but I wonder if it's related to the burst of psychic energy Abra sensed. Pausing briefly before responding to Kyoko's inquiry, Chain finally answered, "We'll be going into the WaiWai Inc. building in a bit, though I'd like to avoid going in too early." His gaze briefly flitted between Rosairie and Kyoko. "Though if either of you would prefer to go in now, I'm fine either way."

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S.P.E.C.T.R.U.M. execute. Even as Iris' combined attack struck and Astra's Beldum began its download, Circuit suddenly vanished, leaving in its wake only pieces of broken data.

In a small cubicle on the seventh floor of the main WaiWai Inc. building, a flurry of binary code emerged from the CD drive of the cubicle's single computer. Swiftly congregating at a single area, the data quickly formed itself into the structure of a crystalline-angled cyber Pokemon--a Porygon. Halting only to briefly take in its surroundings, Circuit lightly knocked its head against the standard, black phone that rested on the desk that stood before it. Reforming itself into data, the Porygon then disappeared into the receiver as it entered the phone line.

Moments after Circuit had vanished, a man lifted his head over the edge of the cubicle wall, staring blankly down into the unoccupied space below. "That's odd . . . I was sure I saw a light."

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A subtle change entered Chain's expression as he heard a quiet beep that signalled an alert. Removing from his pocket an object that resembled a small Pokenav, Chain flicked the item open as he opened the alert. The only who calls me is Circuit. And, if he calls that can't be good . . . Chain stiffened slightly. It appears Circuit didn't call me, then. It's the automatic alert system I set up . . . Circuit activated Spectrum. And, I suppose that tells me there's trouble as much as a call from Circuit would say. The only problem is, though, now I don't know what to do about it. Clicking his Pokenav shut, Chain stared up at the WaiWai Inc. building. If Circuit causes an uproar, I guess I'll know soon enough.

 

[Alter Ego]

OOC: Ack! This has actually fallen down to page 2?! O_O This can never be allowed! XO

Sorry for the prolonged absence, folks...I've been having trouble writing lately. Exams and all that Grimer...*Stabs schoolwork* Tis' murder on creativity. -.-

IC:

Valen listened in silence to Reina's explanation, occasionally nodding to prove that he was still paying attention, which he was. But at the same time, he couldn't help letting his thoughts stray just a bit, trying to picture the things that Reina was describing. 'Love you...no matter what you do?' the boy couldn't even begin to fathom that. The closest thing to such would probably be the way Kachiko acted around him, still convinced that she had the perfect wonderful 'papa'...but he wasn't really himself around the Mawile, was he? No matter how foolish it felt Valen always had the urge to hide his nastier side around her, a strange desire to live up to this completely unrealistic image that the infant pokémon had formed of him...she had never seen his truly fierce side...the one Seirini had witnessed time and time again, the one that had made him lunge for that one boy's throat...he quickly shrugged the thought off as it was really something he didn't want to dwell on, the boy shivering ever so slightly without even noticing it as he returned his full attention to the girl in front of him, just in time to hear Reina go into detail about her father and...hesitating? Valen blinked slightly at the last bit, it just didn't seem like Reina to be so...insecure about her words, but then again, he hadn't gotten to know the whole of her yet, had he?

The boy managed a small, mirthless smile at remark about him being a bad influence. 'I sure am...' he added in his mind as the girl proceeded to explain the downsides of family, 'Far worse than you know...'

"Just...one thing." he replied as the girl concluded with a question, "That part about them loving you no matter what you do...does that really mean anything, anything at all?" he was having serious problems with grasping the concept of such complete and unconditional forgiveness, Vincent would certainly never advocate something like that. A breach of rules led to the according punishment, and once that had been administered then the issue would be filed away. That was the doctrine that had always been enforced on the boy, crime and punishment...break the rules and you miss dinner...Team Viper, Orphanage, the basics were the same. "I mean...I'm sure it applies to something like stray words or suchlike, but...anything? What of actions that cause irreparable harm? Can...something like that ever be forgiven?"

'Is there any hope for me?', that was basically what he was asking, although he hoped that Reina wouldn't draw the parallel for herself as he awaited the verdict.

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"Oh my, my, my...gone, you say?" Astra inquired telephatically, a mischievous smile spreading across her lips as she cast a glance towards the Waiwai Inc. Building. 'How very resourceful for a soulless thing...but all connections were blocked, which means that the Porygon must have...' her smile widened, 'Interesting...most interesting.'

"You leave as well." she sent to the Beldum, "And make sure no-one sees you, let the Porygon create cover for your escape if need be but come back to me."

'Of course, it would be interesting to watch...' the psychic continued for herself, 'But that would be all too risky...a pity, that. And at any rate...I've still got bussiness to attend to...'

She slowly got up from her seat, casting a last glance at the Waiwai Inc. Building before setting off into the streets again, absent-mindedly disposing of the wet tissue in her hand with the aid of a nearby waste basket, 'And a revenge to plot...' she concluded darkly.

 

[Light_Azumarill]

OOC: *drags herself out of finals* Phwee! The semester is officially over for me! Summer break!!! Though... I'll be getting a job so... XP

Anywhoo, I shall be posting in everything I'm in today at one point soo... ta da!


Reina
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The girl listened closely to what Valen was asking her. She closed one eye, thinking for a moment about how to answer.

"Irreparable harm? Well... I guess it depends on the person, but it certainly is possible," she said, nodding her head, "Mothers can forgive their sons even though they've been accused of something horrible like murder. Though if you mean hurting the person that you want to forgive you, that's probably a little harder to accomplish."

She paused, then looked at Valen quizzically with her hazel eyes, "Are you tryin' to get someone to forgive you?" Wha...? Why was she meddling in his affairs like that?! It was none of her business. Would she have liked him poking around, asking all sorts of questions about her thoughts and personal things?

"Uh, nevermind, that was a bit too rude," she said quickly, looking a bit embarrassed, "Anyway, was there anything else?" She put on a nervous smile.

 

[Charon]

{ooc| *rouses self from sleep*
I'm hosting a party this weekend! It's a camping party, so let's just pray the good weather holds. *taps desk superstitiously* It's actually being held in my friend's massive orchid garden, but I've organised the food, drinks and alcohol, so that makes it MY party.}

Rosairie gave a tired sigh. Poor Kyoko. She seemed so self-concious, so... The girl put her amrs around her girl's shoulder, smiling shyly. "Hey, cheer up." she glanced to Henna, who, amazingly, seemed to sense what was on the girl's mind. The fire type winked, and Rosairie felt a little bubble of confidence rise up inside her. "And we'll show that Valen and Reina who's boss, yeah? Get us a little revenge."
She smiled to herself, remembering her father's favourite saying; "Revenge is a dish best served with a glass of Champagne." As a little girl, she had never really understood what he meant be this, but now she knew. When you get your own back, getting something as a result is just as important.

Rosairie finally turned to Chain. "I'm not to keen about going in too early, either... but where are the others?"

The magmar stared at her claws. {I spotted Reina and Valen not lonmg ago. But 'Cona... and those other two... I haven't seen them for a while, not since we were in the shopping centre.}

Rosairie nodded, but didn't reply immedietly. She was mulling what had been said over in her head, a look of accute confusion on her face. Then;
"Maybe those monks got Cona, JJ and Kayley too. I mean, they would have got Valen, if Reina and I hadn't intervened. And that Cubone."

 

[Mika]

-OoC-

Bad board bad!

Stupid n00bs posting such spammy that they've got 3000 posts...

Well our boards are actually worth reading because they have, ya know, a PLOT LINE

Speaking of which, I read Showgan. All of it. Every last post (Yes, I have no life) o.o You guys are like... freakin nutts. xD but it's funny/serious/awesome Maxie's in it and Charon knows my fandom for Maxie. @.@ Now all you need to do Alter is put in some sort of psychic trainer named Luna who gets her rear end handed to her on a rusty bent pipe. >D Bent pipe of DOOOM

o-o -gigglesnort- Charon smack me... Please... Please smack me.

Stupid finals making me all @.@

Stupid stupid finals

Oh by the way. =3 Next person to post is the 900th poster. -is random-




-IC-

"And we'll show that Valen and Reina who's boss, yeah? Get us a little revenge."

Kyoko blinked, slightly started that she was not only getting a hug that was oh so unexpected but she also just heard something she didn't agree with. Horrified, she stepped back a step from Rosairie, "I'm not angry at them... Valen was right. I'm a stupid little kid and I'm going to prove him wrong without violence. As for Reina... if she wants to respect me she can. If not... I really don't care."

No, she wouldn't admit she looked up to Valen. That... wouldn't go over well. Anybody who could tell her to her face she was a stupid immature little brat was intelligent to see through her falsehood. That, to her anyways, was the sign of a human being who used his mind with precision... where as Rosairie and Reina seemed to want to think on the go. As for Chain-sempai... he seemed to be the type that didn't say anything else the whole darn place was being blown up... and when he did say something It's what you wanted or needed to hear. He's very intelligent... but he's withholding.

Snapping back to reality to avoid tracking suspicion on her thought patterns, she cleared her throat and continued her little spiel. "Nee-chan, the one I want revenge on is that wench of a psychic. I will not be humiliated to that extent and not try to extract my pound of flesh on the returning blow." Her eyes had darkened slightly but not to the point of rage. She was simply expressing a deep distate for humanity... or rather psychic humanity and it was becoming blatently obvious as to just how much she loathed this particular fleshy matter. "I couldn't do anything but lay limp and redirect the extent of the blows so I didn't get whipped more than I did... but I know... what she's capable of.. and she's never doing it again or so help me..."

Shaking off that feeling, she pointed in the general direction she'd come from, "I betcha money Reina and Valen are that way... Do you two mind some... harmless trailing?" She flashed that adorable little smile, her hair bouncing to the side lightly as her normal tone of voice became her main once more, "I believe that they'll get us further than we can go alone and we can meet your friends on the way Nee-chan."