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Post by dAmIaN? on Jan 11, 2020 11:22:58 GMT -6
Hopefully they were on the same page, or this was going to be a very embarrassing first round. At least it was a nice distraction. When was the last time I'd done this? Played a game around a table with others. Been face to face with folks and hanging out in a normal way? Slowly relaxing, my expression easing into something more comfortable. "Two fives," I tossed out, smiling in an awkward way. I was pretty good at bluffing games, weirdly enough. People always figured me easy to read cause I sucked at lying and such, so I used it to my advantage in these kind of games. Smiling in an awkward way or laughing when challenged to make them think I was faking, letting them call me out. Or keeping neutral and calm when I was bluffing. Weird how I could pull this off, but any other stakes situation I totally crumbled.
It was going pretty well, but Bill was much better at this than me. It was kinda fun going head to head against him in this kinda situation, and I was totally lost in the game, forgetting all our worries until another portal opened up. Needless to say, I may have given a higher pitched shriek and almost fallen over. I was upright by the time a familiar and unfamiliar face walked through, only to have all my nerves return full throttle. Despite what Res had said, being face to face with Corbin didn't make me feel like we had been friends. I still felt that twist of fear, as if he was going to rip my head off at any minute. Inu was right though, his eyes were pretty golden. It was... kind of transfixing to look out, until I realized I was staring and quickly looked away.
So that was Danny? A new character? At least Corbin had someone to- actually... In a site like this, having someone to care about was dangerous. God I was screwed. Inu was so comfortable around him, around all of them. Like this was just another day. I still felt dizzy everytime I was reminded. That this was a site. With characters. And -magic-. God, magic was cool. Portals like it was nothing! You know how many times I wished I had a portal gun to go grocery shopping? Bloody convenient little shitters.
Wait did Corbin just stutter? I was pretty sure he didn't do that normally...
After introductions all I could manage was an awkward wave with a sleeve covering my hand. "Uh... hey." I wanted to say something stupid like 'just so we're on the same page, you're NOT gonna disembowel me, right?'
I thankfully stopped myself from saying something stupid and instead settled for picking at a card and staring at the table instead. God... crowds were so damn awkward. Especially when you never had anything more interesting to add than anyone else. Just settling for listening and being forgotten in the background. It sounded more depressing that way, but really it was just.. awkward. Okay maybe a little depr- wow, okay, SHUT UP BRAIN. Jesus I must be tired... I don't feel tired, but that's the only logical explanation for why my brain is being bloody stupid right now.
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Post by Atonix on Jan 11, 2020 11:39:24 GMT -6
The game was explained to him.. But he could tell, he was already going to suck at it. He was going against Bill of all people and then the other two.. Well.. Damian might be more predictable, but Kayan seemed less so? He decided to just numb it out, and never once cheating... focusing on just the company and a simple card game, after all.. Thoughts grew darker and darker.. Worrisome over what is to come, How things will change. He pushed them out for now.
When Corbin walked in With Danny, he gave a slight tired wave. Before focusing on the game.. Trying to spot cheating... Growing slightly more comfortable at it.. Thoughts flickering to.. if he had his time powers, he could pause the world grab a card.. Slide it in.. no, no.. that's not.. he didn't have anymore magic anyway... What if somebody came and attack he wasted the little he had recovered?
Bill on the other grinned gleefully toyly each round playing a fool when he didn't cheat, then grow smoother and teasing when he did. Then came in the New Lovebirds, heh.. Birds. He peered around the chair as everybody talked about Corbin's new golden eye upgrade. Oooh, look somebody went by the apparel store for how to create a Character. He was given a slight jealous, having no longer the ability to shapeshift or even most of his demonic powers. Boring as the rest of them, Ugh.
He focused on the game, using the distraction to slip a couple of cards, eyes flicking upward to study Damian's expression and face. After all... Damian was but The Old version.. The one that Over thought, the One that was highly Insecure, the One.. OUT OF PLACE. Before he knew it, picking up a welcome part drink.. He took a sip.. Leaned on his wrist, eyes just studying the guy much like a predator studying a prey. Quickly drawing, and moving along the game.
His words slowly slipped out, "So, What is you 'heroes' game plan? Lost Ginger, Caelum gained massive powerful allies, and here we are.. All sitting like Ducks waiting for Caelum to just decide he's tired of the little pointless flies buzzing around." He gave a dark chuckle, placing his hand down.. Full attention on the REAL demon in the room, leaning against the chair.. waiting.. Jealous.. Oh he was so Jealous. |
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Post by Kynan on Jan 11, 2020 15:20:14 GMT -6
i beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies "You sure? It's kinda cold out, don't want you getting the flu or anything." Kynan shrugged, giving Danny a warm smile. Corbin, on the other hand, got a cold glare as they turned their head to face Bill when he talked.
...Right.
Right right right- But if Caelum or Nathan or whoever-- they lost track of who was who already-- showed up, they'd be fine? There was 4 magic users here after all!
Well, 2 for sure and 2 who were dubious at the moment.
...1 who could hold their own for sure...?
.....hhhhhhh
"I'm...not sure." I sighed, glancing down at the floor. He was right. Ginger was lost, Caelum had allies, and we had...not that. Nothing like that. Only a group of tortured souls led by someone like me...we were doomed if anyone ever decided to put their foot down.
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...Everyone's stares were starting to get to me. The judgement, the fear. Danny should've offed me back there. Let me die by the weight of my sins. That would've been better than having to face the mess I caused.
"...Considering what all happened, maybe it's best if we don't focus on that right now? I don't know, it feels like rushing into yet another half assed plan might be a bad idea. Give everyone some time to recoup and regroup, yknow?" Kynan tossed a bag of chips towards Corb and Dan before sitting back down. "Three tens. Besides, do you think that's what they want? Us to rush head first into danger, letting them pick us off one by one..."
Despite their words, they were quietly mulling about how easy it would be to burn down that cafe. Do as they say, not as they do.
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Post by Danny Wolf on Jan 11, 2020 18:42:41 GMT -6
My heart skipped as I look at Inu, they're right, it's cold outside, but... "Right... Right, yeah I'll just stay here." I returned the smile before looking to Bill. Ugh, why is he here? Can't he just leave everyone alone and not taunt other? I know he's telling the truth, but goddamn. I averted my attention to Corbin, thoughts coming to my head as I frowned slightly. So he doesn't know what to do to, huh? But it's better running around like a headless chicken. At least Edward seems to how to get his life together, and that's a chicken.
I curled my finger around his pinky finger, "It'll be fine, just talk to them. You'll find your answers soon enough, you just have to stop doubting yourself." I whispered. Inu's right, at least they know what they're talking about. Nathan controlled me and Atonix with ease, and me almost killing Corbin only with his words. He didn't even do anything to fight. "I hate to tell you guys... But Nathan is the one who Dys sent to protect you guys... And judging by how we reacted earlier, I don't think he's gonna be too happy doing that." I said.
tags: Corbin Corax , Atonix , dAmIaN?
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Post by dAmIaN? on Jan 11, 2020 19:03:55 GMT -6
Atonix was pretty fixed on the game, probably trying to drown out his own wild brain just like I was. Easier said than done, because even without looking (though I still did) I could tell Bill was staring. Alot. I cleared my throat, staring at the cards instead, though it took me at least five glances to actually understand what I was looking at. I nearly dropped a card when I slipped it in, completely slipping up, my voice wavering as I mumbled. "One f- Jack." Oh god, was I going to get called out? That was like... at least ten, maybe fifteen cards I did NOT want to pick up. Otherwise half of them were going to end up on the ground with me trying to sort them like an idiot. I was starting to lose his cool under all the crowdedness and staring and what not. I flicked my gaze past Bill, and had to stop my stomach twisting. The look on Corbins face made me want to offer him a hug. Almost did, but then I saw Danny hooking fingers and whispering and decided the last thing I needed was to try and offer any physical empathy. That would... probably be overstepping some kind of bounds.
Thankfully Inu jumped in with the good words. You know, the comforting positive ones I completely suck at? Yeah, those ones. "Yeah," I mumbled, chiming in with an awkward vocalized support. Only to look up at Danny, confused. How did she know that? Wallbreaker stuff from her too? Dys sent the guy who kidnapped ginger to 'save' them? Ugh. It made my head hurt. I wanted to just focus on cards, but then I remembered something. I spoke a little lower, picking up a side conversation so I didn't interrupt the whole 'plans making' going on.
"Bill..." I was hesitant to bring it up in public, but it was bugging me. Not that I thought he'd lie to me, but I just.. wanted to get the clear facts and all that. "Uh, earlier you said I...well, current me was shot and... dead, right?" God, still weird as hell to say it. "But uh... I mean..." Would he leave? Would he just go after other Damian instead? My throat tightened and I found the cards more interesting in that moment, until I was mumbling lower so that Bill and the others at the table would have to strain to hear it. "Atonix said he... saw me, I mean the other me... just a bit ago." Fiddling with the cards, maybe at least the topic would distract from my terrible attempt to cheat during my round?
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Post by Atonix on Jan 11, 2020 19:50:37 GMT -6
Atonix looked up as Bill began talking about working together and forming a plan, oh no.. There's no way he was just going to go out there.. Right after this and Do something, he was practically nodding in the background in agreement as Kynan spoke about time and recuperation. "Caelum won't leave his spider's nest; and Nathan does whatever he feels for that moment. I doubt they'd come after us, or even care about us. Besides I'm out, after today... What happened.... I-I need some time alone..." He'd been too lost in this thoughts to notice Damian's mess up, he was also trying to just play the game.. More worried about Bill pulling a fast one than the other two, he was a bit judgemental in that manner.
Danny explained about Nathan actually being the one sent to help Ginger and Kynan, he kinda rolled his eyes at that.. Then kinda believed it, as someone who dealt with the guy for an awfully long time. He tapped on the table reached for the card resisting again the urge to cheat and get ahead... Thinking.. Oh if I stack my hand they won't notice how many cards I'll have! Then just slip them out one by one...
Bill noticed Damians little slip up, staring at the guy for a long time, choosing not to reveal the guy.. Just breaking into a slight snicker as Kynan broke into their opinion about the situation. He wasn't upset they didn't have a plan, Hell.. He KNEW they wouldn't, and really only brought it up to watch them squirm with uncertainty and just.. that.. reality how little they had. The real question was why he was here, but... That was for his business to know more so than the others.
He just continued to play, a small smile, "I win this round." He said after a couple rounds later.. waiting for anyone to challenge him. Having no cards around him at all, little tiny teleportation circles, they certainly were not demon magic.. But they definitely came in handy.
Damian spoke up once more in a pause.. Hmm? This was awfully important for such a insecure leader to speak up. He tilted his head watching as the guy struggled, about Atonix seeing him. "It could have been before..." He answered smoothly, "Although... Atonix.." His eyes slipped over to Atonix... "When Did you last see Damian?"
Atonix was glaring hard up at Bill trying to spot any cheating to argue, but eventually gave up caving in about the game he was really bad at... When his gaze gew sharper at Damian's question, watching Bill's response... He gave a slight growl and narrow eyes, "Damian is Alive, don't know why you Lied to him like that. Trying to Scare and manipulate the Guy? Is that it?"
Bill just chuckled, "Oh... I promise you, Damian was dead... Guy died right in my arms, nothing I could do about it." His blue eyes shifted to a redder tint challenging Atonix. "Perhaps you saw a fraud?" Atonix slowly pushed himself up from his sitting position, "No, It was Fucking him. He.. he..Looked like this thing Caught confused. No memories! I tried to help him!"
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Post by Kynan on Jan 11, 2020 21:52:35 GMT -6
i beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies "...I...yeah, you're right." I stiffened up when Danny held on, quickly loosening up and...lightly...holding her hand in return... "I think I'm in the same boat, Ant...I shouldn't have dragged you out there.."
"Well that explains why he put Ginger into that cage I guess? ...Wait-- why'd he yeet me into Corbin?? ...Right. I threatend him. Whoops." They paused in thought. "...So would that mean that Ginger is safe..? I-I can't see Dys actually hurting her, especially if she sent Nathan to protect us..."
...That sounded stupid considering what kind of threads they liked to write. But Kynan was still hopeful! They trusted Dys to make the right choices! ...they hoped Dys made the right choices...
"...Bullshit, bud." They slid the pile towards Damian, eyeing up Atonix and Bill as the two bickered. "Woah, hey, calm down, no fights at the game table. Especially about this topic.."
They started talking- no, arguing- about Damians death. Seeing this Damian made me forget about what happened, about how he got shot in the woods and how he broke...I wanted to go over and intervene, but Damian didn't know me did he? Everything we went through...gone...
"...I...think we should get going.." I quietly mumbled to Danny.
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Post by dAmIaN? on Jan 11, 2020 23:29:35 GMT -6
I no longer had my eyes on the game, or thoughts on the shitty hand I was now stuck with while Bill called first win. No, my attention was on the bickering pair instead, one insisting I was dead in this timeline, the other insisting I was alive. My stomach hurt. It was my fault. I shouldn't have brought up the topic in the first place. Did it matter? Did I care if I was alive or dead? Not if it made these guys fight like this. Not if it made Bill's eyes turn red because it probably bothered him. Held in his arms.. I couldn't imagine what that would be like. My breathing sharpened. My mouth was dry. Corbin...
Was leaving. Weren't we supposed to be friends? Maybe they'd been wrong about that. Or maybe I was over thinking it. My eyes started to sting. "Guys I... it's not important, forget... forget I said anything, o-okay?" Oh god, I could feel my voice starting to catch in my throat. Idiot. Don't you dare start crying now. No, no no NO don't you dare. You can keep it together, you can keep it together, you will NOT snap here in front of all these damn people. They probably didn't even hear me, I was so quiet... I couldn't unstick my throat. I couldn't speak...
I hated hearing people shout and fight like this. Especially when it was my fault. I didn't realize how tight I was clutching the cards until I felt a sting. A papercut probably. My chest was starting to feel tight the minute Atonix's voice raised. Shit shit shit. "Ple..." I swallowed, lowering my head until my hair was covering my face. I just wanted to be anywhere but here right now. I was seriously debating the ethics of just running out the door. I wanted to just go with every fiber of my body, but I was glued in place.
Idiot.
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Post by Atonix on Jan 11, 2020 23:41:53 GMT -6
Bill snickered slightly at Atonix's slip-up "so it was a thing with no memories? You were just assuming it was your lost friend? Was that it? Then. Going around spreading false truths?"
Atonix glared sharply before giving a huff, "I know what I saw. That was him. I'm leaving." Before getting up heading toward the door. Completely leaving the scene if nobody stopped or corrected the fight.
Bill during this moment looked over at Damian suddenly noticing the distress, he felt a slight wave of sadness. He quickly shoved it down refocusing on more important things, manipulation. "Are you okay?"
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Post by Kynan on Jan 12, 2020 0:41:04 GMT -6
i beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies "Stop it you two." Kynan hissed, glaring at the two before glancing over to Damian. Shit. They were a center volunteer, they should know how to deal with this kind of situation! And yet they could only awkwardly sit as things unfolded.
They would have preferred dealing with Nathan over this; at least with him they knew there was nothing they could have done. Here? There were so many options but they were too much of a nervous dumb ass to act on any.
I should have left while I had the chance, this wasn't my issue, this wasn't my Damian...but even so, seeing him like this pained me. I let go of Danny and stepped over to the table, enveloping Damian in a hug. "He's perfectly alive, he's not-- you're not dead. I've seen the proof with my own eyes. Trust me, I wouldn't lie about my friends...or to them, for that matter..."
It was nice getting to hold him again...
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Post by Danny Wolf on Jan 12, 2020 0:54:28 GMT -6
I froze when Corbin held my hand, his hands were warm. It felt... nice. As hell break lose, the two began to fight. I stood close to the other demon and watch the two fight, because of... another Damian? Huh, so there's two Damian? I didn't get around reading some threads here, but I'm sure the other Damian was important to Corbin, I know when he let go of my hand and went to hug Damian. I watched the two and smiled, then averted my eyes to Bill. I pressed my lips together, what is he planning to do now? Now that he's here, he might plan selling us out to... whoever wants to destroy us.
I followed Atonix outside quietly and called out softly as I closed the door behind me. "Atonix, wait." I grabbed his shoulder gently in hope that he turns around and look at me. "About... About what happen to Inri I..." I trailed off, averting my eyes to the snowy ground. A sigh, "I'm sorry. I'm sorry for what happened to him." I finished.
tags: Corbin Corax , Atonix , dAmIaN?
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Post by dAmIaN? on Jan 12, 2020 8:09:18 GMT -6
Atonix left. I felt like I wanted to throw up. I caused this. I caused this...
Arms suddenly were around me. Comforting arms and words. Corbin? He really... I couldn't stop the tears rolling down. My cheeks. Clinging to the arms around me. Bill asking if I was okay. "I.. I'm sorry." I'm sorry I'm such a mess. I'm sorry I asked Stupid questions. People were fighting because I was... I didn't care anymore if modern me was alive or dead or what. Not if the topic made people fight like this. God I needed to stop but now the tears were flowing and they couldn't stop. Damnit! I kept my head down rubbing my eyes with my sleeve. Eventually the tears would calm down and then I just felt... empty. Drained.
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Post by Atonix on Jan 12, 2020 9:46:28 GMT -6
Nobody stopped him, Corbin spoke up too late, he was already outside.. Probably his anguish leaving the room helped the Raven speak up. He was outside by the time, Danny called out tapping his arm to stop him. He stopped and listened as she started with Inri apologizing for what had happened and just.. Looking sad. He turned around to face her, his arm going to her shoulder.. He was so tired... exhausted.. and just wanted... to relax, needed to really go on vacation somewhere... for couple of days, get away from all this. He took a deep breath, "No need to apologize, wasn't your fault." Before he brought his arms around her into a hug.. He wasn't sure why he did it, but.. it just felt good to do it.
Corbin spoke up walking closer, pulling Damian into a hug. Bill couldn't believe the demon, grew jealous angry at the Wallbreaker. Having all the power he desired, and other lesser things as well... He still played it cool though, and listened to the raven's words. So.. Damian was still alive? Rak had failed? Or were these fools all lying? He felt a new turn of events, if he could get his hands on that Damian... Take everything from him, then perhaps he can undo all this.. But.. How much power did the Demon have compared to the Human? There was definitely a chessboard here... He'd have to be highly careful, but.. Thanks to Damian, he was now in the same room as the most active and important characters of the forum... According to their patterns and actions, more... Unpredictability.
While Damian apologized to everyone, he just merely stayed quiet letting the human have his moment.. Letting everyone grow more comfortable.. Allies were apprehended. Too bad the calmness.. Too bad his fate lay elsewhere, not that he knew it yet.
A female body fell the second time that night, this time rather than the dirty grassy ground it was a less preferable environment. Right onto a table, filled with liquids and cards.. And Most importantly PEOPLE. The cups still holding liquid spilled all over the place, most of it getting soaked into her work outfit.. Luckily she wore darker colors at work than around town, so the dark blue and black pants hardly showed the evidence of the liquid soaking in.
On instant her face turned bright red at the situation, as she looked around taking everyone in.. Well.. At least Nobody was dead or getting their limbs chopped off, that was.. slightly boring.. But did in that very second make her feel slightly alone? They were enjoying each other's company, she was but ultimate making up assumptions. "uuh.." She struggled to speak, "ca-ca-can I have room to get down?" She stuttered loathing the sudden quietness, then not having the heart to wait.. Or rather the patience, just slid off the table, hands shaking fighting the urge to run and have a meltdown elsewhere. It was however obvious by how red her face was slowly growing deeper red.
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Post by Kynan on Jan 12, 2020 12:09:17 GMT -6
i beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies "Shh, you were curious about your fate. Last I checked that wasn't a crime." It sounded like Atonix left, but it also sounded like Danny went after him. As long as someone went after him, it would be fine. I was worried about Ants mental state and I wasn't sure what- if anything- he was planning on doing..
Well this was great! It seemed like everything was de-escalating! Damian was being comforted by the bird, Danny hopefully went out to see how Ant was doing, and Bill...he was there..? Why was he still here anyways...
Kynan quietly mumbled to themself, tapping their fingers against the table. The game stopped and everyone split off, which was absolutely fine, they couldn't blame anyone for their actions! ...but they needed something to keep them distracted.
If they weren't distracted then they could think and if they could think they could over think and they hadn't even began to question what was going on back home and they were not ready to open that can of worms yet.
Luckily- or unluckily, depending- another player entered the fray. Kynan jumped back, tipping the chair over, while Corbin shifted his wings and used them to protect Damian from the sudden stranger.
"...Ginger! Holy shit!" They scrambled to their feet, grinning for the return of their friend. The enthusiasm quickly faded when they seen Gingers state. "...A..Are you okay? What did he do to you..?"
"...I...I'm so sorry, Ginger..."
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Post by Danny Wolf on Jan 12, 2020 18:45:43 GMT -6
It broke my heart to see Atonix like this, someone dying to your arms without a reason, it must've felt like death. How close are the two? She barely saw any thread with the both of them, was it on private threads? I should look on those later. For now, Atonix placed his hands on my shoulders and pulled me into a hug. I wrapped my hands around him lightly and buried my head to his shoulder. "But still, she's my player, and whoever she creates is my responsibility now." I answered. We stayed like this for a couple of minutes before a void opened in front of us. MY breath hitched and I was pulled quickly behind Atonix.
Nathan stepped out of the Void, the first thing he saw was the two victims. Atonix pulled Danny behind him and glared at me. I shook my head and walked past them, "I don't have time for you two. I have enough disappointments dealt today." he answered carelessly before opening the door and started looking for the Admin. "Ah, there you are. It wasn't so bad now is it?" he said as he inspect the Admin, following to answer the other as well. "I didn't do shit to her. The last thing I want to do with her is wanting her not be a disappointment." he rolled his eyes as he pulled the Admin close to him.
"Anywho, before the shit storm starts-" he stopped when he saw Bill. He clicked his tongue, a tendril coming out beneath him before wrapping it around the demon's neck, slamming him against the wall. "What the fuck are you doing here?" he asked.
I followed Nathan with my eyes and turned to Atonix quickly, "We have to get back." I said, tugging on Atonix's hand.
tags: Kynan , Atonix , dAmIaN?
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