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Post by Atonix on Jan 10, 2020 16:07:01 GMT -6
The roleplayer suddenly grabbed at his hand dragged him into the portal. He fell through to find.. Damian?! Waiting for them? It looked to be Res's Kitchen with Dining room table with Snacks... And.. drinks? He picked himself off the ground, a slight uncomfortable tired chuckle. The hell he'd just gone through.. He slowly picked himself up making his way to sit at one of the chairs slouching onto the table moaning...
Looking over at the drinks, trusting.. Damian not to drug them.. He took a glass starting taking a couple of swallows.. Eyes going over to Inu before back to Damian.. Releasing another tired moan, "That was a disaster....." Another sharp current went through his head, he gave another slight groan at the pain... Face slamming into the table, just being held there... As he waited for Damian's shocked response.. or whatever... pointing to Inu mumbling, "That's inu... I think. " He was so tired of this all..
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Post by Kynan on Jan 10, 2020 16:55:46 GMT -6
i beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies Oh thank god. They were expecting some sort of trick, ending up in some sort of shadowy prison or labratory or anything not this. Not a cozy little house with a table filled with food and (somewhat-)friendly faces around. ...Not that they noticed, as soon as they realized the place was safe they started pacing around.
"What the fuck was that what the ever loving fuck was that?! Who was that?? Why do they insist on having everything private?!" They paced like a madman, back and forth and forth and back, frantically tapping their hand on their thigh. "God damn it! Corbin had better survive! And Ginger, where did that bastard take her?! When I see that prick again I'm ripping his throat out with my bare hands--! Kynan. Please call me Kynan, but yeah I'm Inu. Inubiji." The break was enough time for them to glance around their surroundings. Atonix, blonde guy who saved them, buddy with black hair who seemed really familiar. The house was tiny and disorganized-- this was Res's place, wasn't it? And if that was the case then that meant...
"...Damian! Holy shit, it's you! Can't believe this is how we meet face to face but hey how have you been because I haven't been good at all! ...Hah..." Kynan let out a shaky breath, realization hitting them like a bus. That and the adrenaline crash. They were crashing hard. "...C...Can you excuse me...for a hot second..?" They tossed their jacket and bag on the couch and headed into the house. There was a sound of the door closing, a few beats of silence, and then muffled retching.
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Post by dAmIaN? on Jan 10, 2020 17:04:23 GMT -6
God, this waiting was killing him. Bill was gone off to spy on their goings on, and Damian was left to loiter. Nothing could keep his mind off his worries, until the next thing he knew was Atonix appearing through a portal (because people just flung those around like candy, the little shitters) with someone in tow. The two looked like a mess, and Damian quickly forgot about the verbal beatdown he was about to throw at them in favor of getting them drinks, looking back and forth with worry. "Uh-"
Atonix gave them the breakdown, and Damian had to process it for a minute. Kynan? Inu's name was Kynan? INU WAS HERE?! Damian could only motion an awkward wave. Kynan. Damn, Inu had a coolass name. Much cooler than his. Something big had clearly happened, because Inu was off to go lose their lunch two seconds later. He winced, the sound of vomiting always making him nautious.
"...The lot of you are fucking idiots," he finally said, turning to Atonix. His eyes flashed with a very rare, real anger, and he looked ready to beat the crap out of the man despite the size difference, the Irish/Dutch mix showing. "What the HELL were you thinking? What the hell were any of you thinking? Oh one roleplayer isn't enough mess, let's just summon another one! THIS is why you lot time travelled?! Hell, I don't have a lick of magic in me and even I can see this is going to end in a damn trainwreck! What the HELL happened?? AND WHY THE HELL DID YOU PICK THE NICEST ONE TO DRAG INTO THIS HELLHOLE?!"
Boy, Damian could get loud when he was angry...
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Post by Atonix on Jan 10, 2020 17:14:30 GMT -6
There was a pause of quiet, before.. The Shit Storm. He swallowed a couple drinks as.. Inu.. Introduced themselves as Kynan, and took off running to where.. Atonix didn't care, till he heard the noises, he flinched slightly. Huh.. That.. Must have been.. A wild ride.. During THAT Whole moment.. Damian began talking expressing how they were all Idiots..
he only rolled his eyes in response taking another drink, as.. Damian Began a rampage of words, about LETS Summon Another one!! And oh.. She would have Known better.. Yada yada.. He mumbled a slight complaint, "It wasn't like that.. It.. I didn't even Want to do it, Corbin dragged me into it after Damian Was went with Caelum. Just. Fuck my Life."
He scratched the back mumbling in low volumes, "Was suppose to be Dys.. Not Corbin's Creator.. Something went wrong.. Then Nathan appeared, and all hell broke loose.. When Did he.. Learn.. Ugh. Fuck.. He was keeping secrets.. Or got some powerup or something. Dammit... I can't believe I almost... Went.. With Him.. Just. DAMN after what he did to Inri. Ugh.... Fuck."
He'd never cussed this much ever.. And it.. Just.. He didn't know how he felt about all of it.. He looked over at the Portal still swirling.. As if waiting for more passengers.. now that Nathan was gone.. he guess.. Should probably.. No, no.. Shouldn't go back. Corbin needed the time with.. Danny.. Ugh.. Damn.
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Post by Kynan on Jan 10, 2020 17:48:54 GMT -6
i beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies Damian sounded pissed. Kynan laid down on the floor, waiting for his anger to subside. They doubted that he'd turn on them but they really, really, really would have preferred not to get yelled at right now. That was the absolute last thing they needed. ... ... There we go, sounded like he was done. They pushed themself up, taking a minute to clean up in the sink, and headed back out.
"Please don't yell at Ant, he's not the problem." Kynan walked to the table and sat down, reaching over for a drink. "He is so far from the problem here...sorry for throwing you on the ground, by the way. I panicked. I didn't hurt you, right..?" He didn't seem too hurt. More shooken up than anything, but it was better to check. Didn't want him walking around with a broken rib or something.. "...Should also apologize for Corbin too. He...sometimes lets his ideals get in the way of his morals." Speaking of, Corb was okay, right? He was strong! And Dys quite liked him, so it's not like she'd let Danny kill him in cold blood...right?
"...this day could have went so much better, eh b'ys? Haha...ha...mmmh..."
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Post by dAmIaN? on Jan 10, 2020 18:23:16 GMT -6
Corbin dragged him into it... Like he didn't have a damn choice my ass! Damian rubbed his face, his anger fierce but short, and now he was just exhausted. He'd burnt himself out, and looked at Atonix now with an exhasperated sort of...was it sympathy? Maybe. It was complex. Frustration for sure. And now Inu was out there, defending him... His shoulders sagged, and the guilt started to claw at him. "Sorry, I just..." He shook his head. "I thought..." I thought you all were better than this... he couldn't say that. It was such a shitty thing to say.
God, he looked like an asshat now. He sank back against the counter, lowering his eyes. Then suddenly snapping back up. "Wait... what do you mean 'went with Caelum'. I thought... I thought this Damian was shot and dead? Like... this modern one?" Bill had said that, hadn't he? Unless Bill didn't know. Would he ditch for the modern Damian if he knew? Ouch, kinda stung to think about that, but it wasn't an unfair thing. After all, he wasn't the version Bill had built a connection with...
He rubbed his face, trying to push down the sting before his eyes watered or something equally embarrassing. "Just... what happened, with the summoning anyways? Who the heck is Nathan?" He looked up, and a small part of him tucked away the new knowledge that Inu had a really cool accent to go with their name. Damn.
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Post by Atonix on Jan 10, 2020 19:16:30 GMT -6
Please don't yell at Ant... At least somebody wasn't out tear his hide to shreds, "Thanks... Kynan." He replied with a slight smile, followed with more rubbing of hair and face. Just. Why? Why did he let nathan get to him? Why did he Go through with all this? Yeah, He didn't plan to be there.. but..just He KNEW it wouldn't work out as Corbin believed. Just shrugged it off, with another groan as a shot of pain went through his skull.. As Kynan just asked for apology after apology for all of them..
Luckily this worked, Damian seemed to calm down.. Only to bring up questions, Atonix perked up looking at him weirdly. "Who told you Damian was dead and shot? The guy hasn't died, just lost his memories somehow.." He shook his head at the thought, probably Caelum.
Then Damian asked the question who was Caelum and Nathan, he grumbled taking another soft swallow before explaining. "Nathan is.. This.. Phobian God, Inri used to work for him. I didn't trust or like the bastard, but he did save me from Caelum. only to try and kill me later " He grumbled the last part in a whisper before continuing, "He has various Heartless abilities, and seems to forge a small gathering of allies. Henry being one of those bastards, the two have it weird. If he doesn't like who you are, he'll try to corrupt you. I don't fucking understand why He held Broke Inri as he did. Fucking asshole.." He clenched the cup tighter angrily before continuing.
"Then Caelum... I guess he and Nathan are Rivals? I don't really know the whole story, Nathan talks about the guy a lot.. Yet I've never seen the two together ever.. Caelum is the owner of the Coffee shop here in town.. He is one who just.. Erases people's memories, then literally Remakes them with false memories that just don't add up.. Bends them to love whomever he desires... Don't Fucking Touch him, EVER. Or Trust any with Star Tattoo."
He gave a slight growl before suddenly flinching back from a sudden pain. "Dammit... how is this all happening..Why couldn't we get Dys of everyone..." He mumbled upset.
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Post by Kynan on Jan 10, 2020 19:56:07 GMT -6
i beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies Kynan just sat in the middle, idly eating chips as the two talked. Who knew what was going on? Certainly not them. They didn't even know who half the people Ant was talking about were... But at least they were getting info now instead of later? Caelum was a bitch, Nathan was a bitch, don't trust stars, and don't go to the cafe. There went their caffeine addiction for better or for worse. ...Maybe Greasy's had decent coffee...
"...Aaaaaas for the summoning," They started once Ant was done talking. "Corbin convinced himself this would work. He finally lost it thanks to Dys and her taunting and decided to do the summoning himself, inviting Danny and Atonix here along. They wanted to get Dys and Ginger, but instead got me and Ginger. He got overwhelmed, lost his temper, and...well...stuff happened..? ...Huh, wonder if that's why Nathan was summoned? Because of the collective fear?" They cocked their head to the side in thought, tapping their fingers on the table. And if he was a phobian, then why did Corbins chains not work..? Was it due to the heartless abilities? Or something else entirely..? Hm hm hm...
"...Heartless abilities. That's what he used on you and Danny right? ...Y-You don't suppose he'd try using them on Ginger..?" Get her to give up secrets about the town and its inhabitants, use them to his advantage...ah. If they were right, this was bad. They really should have tried harder to protect Ginger. Now she was god-knows-where, facing god-knows-what, and probably in a lot of danger!
Kynan turned their attention to the still open portal. If Danny and Nathan were still preoccupied with Corbin, could they sneak through his defenses? But how would they get to Ginger; he did throw her into what could be assumed as a nightmare realm after all... ...wonder if Res had a sword and shield kicking around somewhere...
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Post by dAmIaN? on Jan 11, 2020 1:24:46 GMT -6
Inu was... a lot calmer than Damian felt right now. He looked at Atonix, sinking into a seat. His mouth felt dry. So much for those reassurances now...
"Bill... Bill told me...Rakutsu shot-...I-... Must've... been some kinda mistake, I guess." The words felt funny on his tongue. He didn't want to think that Bill could have lied to him. It made his stomach twist in a wrong kinda way.He shook it off, pulling at his sleeves anxiously. Nathan sounded like a pretty nasty fellow, and he could only nod along here and there, filing that information away. Stay away from Cafe-man and creeper-guy. Got it. Phobian no less, god he needed to avoid those. Two phobians too, from the sounds of it. He shivered a little, shoving his hands in his opposite sleeves. With his nerves he'd probably be an evening meal to those two. "Good thing I hate coffee," he joked weakly with a shaky laugh that died out in the face of Atonix's expression. God, he really felt like an ass now for yelling at him.
"I... Look, I'm sorry for freaking out like that on you... that... I shouldn't have done that..." He looked down at his knees, pulling at his sleeves, taking a shaky breath. Inu started explaining, and his head shot up with sudden panic. "Ginger's here?! Where is she??" Oh god, if Nathan had her... Oh god oh god oh god oh god... He sat back down again, clutching at his sweater, feeling panic seizing him. Of all people to get snatched... Damian launched to his feet and staggered into the kitchen, found a small bundle of granola bars, and started nibbling on one to ease the sudden pains in his stomach. Stress and ulcers sucked sometimes, especially when he'd been too busy minded to touch breakfast today. Where was Bill? They had to get ahold of Ginger asap, and he was the best help right now... Or hell, even just a hug. Right now would be amazing to get a hug.
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Post by Atonix on Jan 11, 2020 1:43:17 GMT -6
Atonix stayed silent as Kayan explained in greater detail exactly what went through the crazy Raven's head. Choosing instead set information that all that fear summoned Nathan, was Nathan attracted to that much fear? It did kinda sound right, they were all worried and nervous.. But, were they THAT scared compared to Anger and frustration? He pushed the doubts down, what has happened has well.. Happened...
And Ginger was gone. His creator, that person.... All because he let himself.. Fall.. into.. He scratched the back of his neck feeling even more irritation at his own failures. Why did he.. Just.. Listen? Why did he let Nathan get to him like that? Why.. Why.. Did he actually think Nathan was helping.. Wanting to help? He pushed the doubts down, drinking another swallow... Coughing right as the choppy blonde from earlier stepped through the portal closing it with a slight huff.
The guy wasn't quite familiar, and Atonix looked up at him eyes hardening. "Who Are you?"
There came a chuckle before an answer, "Why You're Oh Great and powerful Savior, Mr. Cipher. " Newcomer gave a snicker eyes slipping over to the one he believed to be Inu, "I guess this will be your welcome Party, eh?" He gave a slight grin chuckle once more, ignoring Atonix who was slowly growing more aggressive, he just rolled his eyes in response, "Don't bother attacking, You're all out of Energy. I.. On the Other hand have plenty"
He shook his head turning the attention toward Damian, a small dramatic sigh. "I got there too late, it seems... The summoning was moved ahead of schedule suddenly.. Just happened to be looking around when I felt the shudders of energy. " There came a shrug of defeat and a look of almost self pity.
Before giving a small gentle sigh, leaning against the nearby Kitchen cabinets, "So.. Danny and Corbin are both near making love, They.. Might come here soon, or May have Children later... Who knows. Either way, Games anyone? I brought Cards!" He suddenly pulled out cards from a tiny black vortex,
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Post by Kynan on Jan 11, 2020 2:04:45 GMT -6
i beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies Whoops. "Wait-wait-wait, no need to get up in arms quite yet, 'm sure she's fine!" Kynan hopped up and walked over to where Damian was, placing a soft pat on his shoulder. "Before Corb lost his shit, Danny made the suggestion that Dys could send one of her characters to kind of "protect" me and Ginger? Maybe that's what happened; Nathan is Dys's character, after all! ...I think. Anyways- I'm willing to bet that she'll be dropped off somewhere in town safe and sound soon enough!" Hopefully that lie helped Damian because it sure as hell didn't help them.
For the next little bit they just kind of...stood next to Damian, unsure of how to comfort the anxious lad. They turned around as soon as Atonix started talking. "Oh hey! It's you! Thanks for getting us out of there mr...cipher. As in Bill Cipher? Billiam Cipher? ...Tch, don't get too cocky bud, who needs magic when you have no self preservation instinct and a lot of rage?" They chuckled, leaning back and listening to him talk. ...Okay, ouch, It kind of hurt hearing that your character had a better love life than you. But it sounded like Corbin was safe and that whole crisis was averted! One worry knocked off the list! One out of...a lot.. "...yall want to play bullshit while we wait?"
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Post by dAmIaN? on Jan 11, 2020 2:27:56 GMT -6
The air was so awkward but the shoulder pat was welcome as much as it was weird. Afterall espite how much we had chatted we were still all strangers right? I hadn't even been in a call that much with Inu before except for a few rare occasions I think. Now here she was. And she was bloody taller than me. Damnit.
Man my brain went to weird places during stress.
The crack of an opened portal turned anxiety into relief when I saw who it was. "Bill," I breathed the name like a bit of fresh air hoping for good news only to have that hope crushed. My shoulders sagged. He was too late. Even if Inu thought Nathan was there to save Ginger Damian wasn't so sure. The guy didn't sound like the hero without a price type.
Oh god. Corbin and... who? I choked a bit on the granola. The last thing I wanted in my head was the birds 'activities' before I'd even met him face to face. My brain didn't need that kind of imagination fuel, it was bad enough. Man this granola suddenly tasted like dirt. Oh hey, look a glass of water!
I couldn't help a weak smile at the topic of card games. I needed a distraction bad. Sipping the water and placing it down, I hesitantly shifted before speaking. "Is that.. kinda like cheat?" God I was such a nerd thinking back to my neopets days. I was damn good at it for a kid. I wonder if they added any new neopets. Or if their sensitive censorship banning system was still godawful. I filed that away as something to look up later.
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Post by Atonix on Jan 11, 2020 2:40:46 GMT -6
Bill gave a shrug "can be." he shuffled as he waited for somebody to clean off and set the table before passing them out humming happily... Not at all bothered by how much Atonix was glaring at him with distrust.
Atonix looked over at Damian, "so.. what kind of game is this? "
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Post by Kynan on Jan 11, 2020 3:25:08 GMT -6
i beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies "I think so but I'm dubious whether or not I actually know that game or if I'm thinking of something else so that'll be a soft no friendo." Kynan quickly cleared off the table and sat down, sorting out the hand that Bill had dealt. "Long story short it's like Uno but with deception and lying. Hard to explain, easy to get." Explanations were never their strong suit. "And it is a...four. Mmmmm Damian you start. Just to make sure we're all on the same page- and to show the other two."
I stood up and dusted myself off. Danny was phenomenal at healing magic. There was a tiny little bit of pain left over but for the most part I felt perfectly fine! "After what I did? I doubt it." I murmured, watching Danny create a portal and then blindly jump in-- what happened to "don't do anything I would"?? Oh well, I trusted that she made the portal to the right spot...
Kynan intently watched the next few rounds go by, only breaking the attention at the light coming from the living room. Was that another portal..? They stood up and watched two figures fall through. One looked unfamiliar, but the other was all too familiar. "There you are you feathered bastard! Startin' to worry about you. You got over yourself or are you here for round two?" Kynan grinned, taking a step forward "just in case". "Your eyes are yellow, after all."
"About that...I...You see...I'm sorry. I am so, so, so sorry for what happened to you guys. I shouldn't have let any of that happen..." I wasted no time getting to my feet, hands going up in front of me. I knew that they were all going to be here, and I thought I had prepared myself, but...but seeing Damian again...him alive and whole and not corrupted or hurt by the denizens of this town-- "...My eyes are always yellow, asshole." Sometimes Inu's impish nature was a blessing. The break also let me notice that Danny was hiding behind me. Was she regretful over Nathans influence? Or was it because she didn't know the people here..? I took my chances. "So...uh...This is Danny Wolf. She's my...friend." "...right." "S-Shut it."
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Post by Danny Wolf on Jan 11, 2020 6:36:45 GMT -6
I fell down to the floor arm first before my body. I winced in pain hearing a faint crack to my wrist, shit did I accidentally sprain myself? I really need to practice my transportation spell some more and not end up hurting somebody with me. I stood up, rubbing my wrist gently. I looked up and froze, "Uhh..." I looked around uncomfortably before Corbin finally coming out of the Portal. I spun around to hide behind him, then peaking from his shoulders. Is this the right place? Why, the fuck is Bill here? Shit, did I mess it up?
I looked at the player, Inu. Round two? What did he mean by that? Sometimes, I curse my innocence for not getting what he just said. Guess ignorance is a bliss? But I got more curious when they spoke about his eyes. Yellow? Isn't his eyes yellow? Or was it purple? I tried to get a good look of his eyes before he answered. Ah, so I was right! It was yellow all along. As Corbin introduced me, I waved at everyone even though I know most people in the room. "Hi..." I said quietly, before rubbing my wrist once more.
Wait, did Corbin stutter? "I... Uh... I think I'll wait for you guys outside?" I suggested.
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