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Post by "Shade" and JEM on Apr 17, 2014 1:31:57 GMT
Jazz/Zane/Leon
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Hello other me
Been a long time, you see
Hello other him
Its in your heart we begin
Hello selfless gain
Say goodbye to the loved, the vain
Hello sweet little knight
Whisper your fears into the night
Hello my gentle past
Don't worry the agony won't last...
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"I can't believe we have to hang out in the basement. This blows," The brown haired girl pouts to herself, the area around her lit by crystals and clear bracelets she has on. Her forest green eyes boredly looking around. The new group players had already stumbled upon this fearscape, now the two have to chill out down here to make sure any stray players don't join in. Serious was killing her recent blood buzz. Sighing she braids and unbraids her hair as she can hear the song reaching its first chorus. More time passes. "Uuuuugh! I wish something would happen!" She flops back before jumping as wood slams down onto the ground a couple feet in front of her.
"Wha...?" Looking up she frowns before hoping to her feet, a grin crawling onto her face as she hears shouting. Seems someone took the wrong step. Stupid players. "Get ready... We may have company soon~." If they survive the fall then she'll finally have something to do... if not... then she'll find SOMETHING to do with the dead body. Maybe she would cut it apart and see how everything worked? Yeah... That could be fun... She rocks on her toes while she waits, the glow coming from her trinkets growing as she waits, excited.
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Post by Leon Rose on Apr 17, 2014 2:13:43 GMT
Zane looks at his partner curiously as she walked about and complained. He was about to make a comment on how they could play a game to pass the time when the planks of wood fell, one small bit hitting him on the head and a kunai's back-end landing on his foot. He shakes his foot side to side as he rubs at his head.
"Ow...That wasn't very pleasant. Well....I suppose your wish came true though. Look, someone is falling." As he points, a boy comes into view, falling fast. However, the closer he came to the ground, the slower he got. By the time he lands on the ground, it's as if he was carefully put down. A small light flickers from his chest as he lay sleeping on the ground.
"Oh...it's a boy. It seems like gravity was very nice to him. Hes...sleeping though." He looks over to Jazz with an inquisitive look. "Well....what do we do now?"
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Post by "Shade" and JEM on Apr 17, 2014 2:17:29 GMT
Jazz sighs, the grin leaving her face, wiped away to be replaced by an annoyed grimace. She snaps her fingers, "Grab him, we're moving locations." And she turns on her heels. "I think there is an old, broken pipe here somewhere. We can drench him until he wakes up or something..." Of course the first fun to come barreling in and it just HAD TO BE someone sleeping. Stupid people falling...! Humphing she stomps her foot impatiently.
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Post by Leon Rose on Apr 17, 2014 4:12:32 GMT
As she spoke, he simply poked and prodded him with a small stick to see if he was actually sleeping. When Jazz told him to grab the boy, he had begun to do so before he heard a groan.
"Oh.....Jazz, I think he's coming to already."
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Leon blinks sleepily a few times as he looks around. "Ah....my head...damn it's dark." He takes notice of the lights that are around the two figures slowly taking shape in front of him. He covers his eyes with his arm as he sits up. "Whoa...who turned on the lights." As his eyes adjust, he looks on as the two figures become people. "Wait...people? What happened? Oh man, I just..." He looks up in the sky to see a bit of light far away. "What the!? How the hell did I survive that? Sigh...I guess I can't complain. Don't jinx whatever good luck I may have." He stands up for a moment as Zane helps him up, looking at the other two and thinking what to say as they look at him. He looks over on the floor and grabs his Kunai, saying, "Oh, I thought I lost these when they fell."
He then turns his attention to the other two. "Um...right. Sorry, I'm Leon. Sorry to, um...drop in, but, why are you guys down here? Is this...either of your fearscapes?"
Zane simply continues to stare at him.
"Um....right...sorry then. Umm...nice to meet you?"
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Zane still stares at him before looking to Jazz and saying, " And now what?"
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Post by "Shade" and JEM on Apr 17, 2014 4:20:16 GMT
Jazz hums to herself as she hop scotches over to be in front of Leon. She then leans in with a grin, "Oooooooh. Leon, hmm?" Then leans back. "I'm JEM and this is Pu-... Uh, I mean... Zane~." She sighs and runs fingers through her hair.
"And noooooow.... We play a game," She pokes Leon on the nose. "How about a little one on one cutie? If you can beat me in a fight... Then we'll lead you to your friends... Sound good?"
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Post by Leon Rose on Apr 17, 2014 4:34:52 GMT
Leon nods as she inquires about his name. "Um...nice to meet you JEM. That's...a pretty cool name." He looks over to Zane and offers a hand to which Zane takes and shakes with him. "Zane, got it. It's nice to meet the two of you." He looks at JEM and thinks for a slight moment, 'Is it just me, or are all the girls in this game, like REALLY cute?' Before shaking his head and looking at the two of them again.
Then when she pokes his nose, he's a little caught off guard, so his eyes widen and he blinks at her a few moments. "A game? In here of all places?"
He listens to what she has to say before he gives a light blush. "Um, Cutie!? Uh wait, you know where my group is? I mean, we just met and all and I don't know if they'd be comfortable with me calling them friends, but...eh, wait, fight? What do you mean fight?"
Zane chimes in with a response saying, "Well...a fight is a fight. Punching, kicking, so on and so forth. Don't worry, I believe in you, have some hope!"
Leon lifts his hands into the air nervously as he looks to the two of them.
"Wait a sec, you mean an actual fight!? I don't wanna sound sexist or anything, but I was raised never to hit a girl! I don't really feel all that comfortable fighting someone I just met either. I don't wanna offend you or anything."
Zane looks over to Jazz smiling, "Well, he's a gentleman at least! Gotta give him some points if even here he can keep up a chivalrous attitude."
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Post by "Shade" and JEM on Apr 17, 2014 4:40:46 GMT
Jazz sighs.
"So. Booooooring," She rolls her eyes before poking his nose again. "Beeesiiiides. You'll have to hit at least one girl... I mean... I am one of the bad guys after all. And you would make a wonderful addition to my collection, yes."
She bounces back a couple steps. "And you can't hit Zane. That would be mean. He is very fragile after all. Isn't that right, Zane?"
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Post by Leon Rose on Apr 17, 2014 5:06:28 GMT
Zane smiles and laughs a bit, "Well, I suppose I am, but you'll just have to trust in my luck in that event. I mean, technically speaking, aren't I also a bad guy? Won't I have to fight eventually?"
Leon looks the two over for a moment before looking back to JEM. "You...are a bad guy? You both are? Seriously? You, really don't look like much of a bad person...no offense? Wait...what do you mean by, 'I'd make a wonderful addition to your collection?'"
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Post by "Shade" and JEM on Apr 17, 2014 5:10:37 GMT
She sighs and reaches over, flicking Zane on the ear, "Bad Puppy... And I can handle a weakling like this guy anyways." Jazz looks to Leon with a sigh. "Not you. But those pretty sharp things. Do you think they would fit into my bra?" She looks to each of them as she asks the last question. Then shakes her head as she stretches.
"Zane... Did I even bring my staff with me? I don't think I did." She visibly pouts. "I finally get some fun and I can't even play! No fair!" She stomps her foot and glares at Leon.
"This is YOUR fault!"
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Post by Leon Rose on Apr 17, 2014 5:20:35 GMT
Leon looks at her confused. "Wait, how can it be MY fault? I just met you? And what do you mean fit into your bra, why would you, oh never mind..."
Zane blinks and then laughs as he holds out a staff. "JEM, you gave your staff to me earlier. You said that you didn't feel like carrying it, so I held it for you. Did you already forget? Don't blame him for it."
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Post by "Shade" and JEM on Apr 17, 2014 5:24:25 GMT
"Oh," She takes the metal object into her hands with a smile. "Alright... now we can play, cutie... Ready?"
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Post by Leon Rose on Apr 17, 2014 5:31:12 GMT
Leon looks at her and sighs. "I....don't have much of a choice here....do I?"
Zane is the one to answer him with a, "Nope, she can be pretty demanding, but I assure you, it's one of her strong points. It makes her all the more charming."
Leon sighs once more. "Charming...right. This sucks...out of the frying pan and into the fryer. Crap I really don't wanna hit a girl...Welp, only one thing left to do. You better get ready...but first...LATER!" Leon takes off running before he can finish his sentence.
Zane looks at the boy run and simply says, "Oh...he ran. I suggest you chase after him if you really want to play. Maybe he wants to play tag?"
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Post by "Shade" and JEM on Apr 17, 2014 5:37:57 GMT
Jazz didn't hear most of what Zane said as she made chase for the running boy, "No faaaiiiiir!"
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Post by Leon Rose on Apr 17, 2014 16:17:12 GMT
As Leon ran in the dark his mind raced. He wasn't necessarily afraid right now, just worried about a multitude of things, including the group he unwillingly left behind, and the small glow coming from his heart.
'What the hell...First I fall into a giant pit, I don't die from the fall somehow, and now my heart is glowing. What the hell is with me? Damn...it's really dark. I can barely see a thing in front of me. The only light I do have is this damn glow.'
As he runs he looks back to see the girl chasing after him.
'Is she really a bad guy? She looks like just a normal person...they both do. Damn, if she really is a bad guy, I'm in deep trouble...why does she want to fight me so bad? Dammit, nothing makes sense. I'm really limited with what I can do...but she did say that she'd bring me to my friends if I won...Let's face it, she might be my only way out of here. I have to do something...at this point I'm just burdening the others...wait...burdening the others...I got it! It's risky but...at this point, I have limited options.'
He slowly stops his running and comes to a complete halt before turning around to face her. He takes a deep breath as she catches up.
Meanwhile, Zane ran after JEM as soon as she left. He followed her and the small light that was running through the darkness. When he sees it stop, he looks at it questioningly for a moment, but he smiles as they catches up to it.
"Ah...He stopped JEM."
Leon stares at them for a long moment, thinking about what to say. Finally, he opens his mouth after a deep breath. "Alright...I'll play your game. Under two conditions though...Will you hear me out?"
Zane laughs and claps his hands together. "Oh, this is great! I can see that spark of hope in his eyes. It's a great feeling to see him like this in the face of despair. Well JEM? If it will get him to willingly play with you, will you listen to what he has to say?"
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Post by "Shade" and JEM on Apr 18, 2014 3:27:40 GMT
Jazz hmms a moment before sighing, "Alright. Fine..." She frowns and then sighs. "But I can't explain certain things, I cannot help your friends, and I have my own condition. Don't worry, its simple. You help us one time and nothing extensive, besides if you agree its like we're team mates because we may need to use you later on... How about it?"
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Post by Leon Rose on Apr 19, 2014 17:23:23 GMT
Leon thought for a moment with a worried look on his face. He pondered for about a minute before he took a deep breath and opened his mouth to speak.
"Damn...there goes one of my conditions. Can't help my friends huh? You also want my help with something...Alright, deal. My two conditions are as follows. One, I want to ask three questions. The first is, How and Why did I survive that fall the way I did? Plus, ever since then my heart started glowing. All details you can, no jumping about. Direct and to the point is what I want out of my answers. Second, What's the deal with all the elements? I mean their names, their weaknesses, their aspects, anything at all you can tell me about them. Finally, Are you guys actually people? You're different than the Npc's that's for sure."
He pauses for a moment and thinks again before carefully wording his second condition.
"If I do this favor for you, this can in no way, shape, or form, be used against the people in my group at any point in time. Also, I can't directly or indirectly hurt or kill anyone...that is my second condition. Well...do we have a deal?"
Zane looks at the boy, now humming to himself as he looks to JEM. "Well? This call is yours. It is your game after all. It sounds trivial, and this seems like a fair set of conditions."
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Post by "Shade" and JEM on Apr 19, 2014 20:30:39 GMT
Jazz nods when he reiterates the statement that he can't help his friends and again when he brushes over the helping them. Then he started to ask questions and she frowns to herself, knowing this could end up proving to be dangerous, but, of course, the questions then gathered in a cluster that would only irritate her boss rather than hinder them as a whole. She bounces on her toes while she waits for him the finish, nodding to Zane when he speaks, “Seems fair enough... Alright then...” She sighs to herself and drops down to her heels with a thoughtful expression, tapping the side of her head as she thinks of how to explain each question. Finally she taps her head and her eyes fall closed. “First. Your own elements saved you. With out something like wind to slow your fall you wouldn't of survived the impact. As for the shadows, with out its opposite, you should be being eaten alive right now. Shadow and light are the only two things that can exist in shadows this thick. Thankfully Puppy and I are rather bright lights, hmm~.”
She pauses and opens her eyes, bringing both hands in front of her to clasp together. That smile returning to her face in the form of a playful grin.
“The elements, huh? They're pretty simple. Fire, Earth, Air, Water, Metal, Mind, Light, and Shadow. Each with its own weaknesses. Each with their own strengths. Fire is drenched by Water, Water is halted by Earth, Earth is corroded by Air, Air is prevented my Metal, Metal is bent by Mind, and Mind is jumbled by Fire. Only Shadow and Light are inverses. Mmm...” She sighs as she looks long and hard at Leon, her eyes taking him in with a deeply in thought feel. “... Hmm... Lets start with Shadow this time. If your possess the Shadow element you are friends to the night, but you fear people and communication. Where as the Light element users are companions of the day, they, fortunately, fear themselves or, even more ironic, being alone... Water draws their powers from Oceans and Lakes. They don't like to be immobile, mmm, made stagnant. Well Fire users are well acquainted with volcanoes, they fear hurt or pain, but not necessarily of themselves, it could be of others as well. People with the element of Earth reflect the ground and land their element comes from. People with this element commonly fear change... People with the fear of responsibility draw their power from the whimsical winds and have the element of Air. Metal is from ones own strength of spirit and body, though fear of the future usually hinders them. Finally, Mind, an element coming from one' inner self. Fear of the past is there weakness...”
Jazz takes a breath and releases her hands, her staff having been pressed between her palms and now hangs loosely in her left hand, finger tips almost letting it fall from her. She breaks her gaze from being on Leon, a sigh leaving her, “Funny. Your elements speak a lot for what type of person you are. Are you sure you should be trusted with this information? Think you could handle bringing it to them? All well, too late now...”
“As for us... We have elements, we have fears, we have emotions. But we are inverses. We are a piece of this game... And, well, do you bleed red?” She cocks her head to the side. “Everything bleeds, but is it red?” She shakes her head.
“Never mind that,” She sighs as she grasps her staff tighter. “I have answered you questions and a deal is a deal. I really do hope you bleed red cutie.” But, even as she tenses she looks to Zane. He is her partner... even if she feels he doesn't always deserve a say. In this instance undermining him will make them both look weak... not just him...
So she asks quickly, “Did I miss anything, Zane?”
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Post by Leon Rose on Apr 19, 2014 22:16:33 GMT
Zane sits, drawing a diagram of everything she is saying. He hums to himself as she speaks. When he is done he looks at her and says, "Well...do we have to explain what happens when you put two of them together?" He thinks for a moment to himself and shakes his head. "No, that would be saying to much, and you and shade wouldn't be very happy." As he finishes writing he gives the paper to Leon, who takes the paper with a small 'thank you'.
Leon stares at the paper for a moment in shock as he notices a small and wet red spot on the paper. He looked at the boy's hand and noticed it was covered with a slightly wet red bandage. Leon looks at him and says under his breath, "You're...bleeding." Zane turns his attention to it and says, "Oh this? Don't mind this, it was already taken care of by JEM. It was a sweet sentiment really. I could have just healed myself." Zane wraps his arms around her shoulders and looks at her before saying, "I think that's all. You can get ready to play with him now." After that, he looks up at Leon and lets go of her, saying, "Despite how cute she looks, I wouldn't take her lightly."
Leon nods, and simply says, "Yeah, I can see that." Before he takes a defensive stance and looks ahead. "A...deal is a deal. I'll fight you. But, I can't hit you. I was always raised to never hit a girl. If there is one thing I want, its to make sure I don't lose track of who I am in this game."
Zane looks forward and laughs. "Interesting this one is. He's chivalrous even in a game of death. I like him!"
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Post by "Shade" and JEM on Apr 20, 2014 1:53:29 GMT
Jazz rolls her eyes, "Chivalry is going to get him kill and you know it." She then rushes at Leon, the rush of battle pulsing through her...
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"Man... That was noooooooot fun," The brunette pouts as she wipes off her staff's handle, its a little more than a bit red from her opponent's blood. She humphs to herself before looking to Zane. "Well... Guess that's that, huh?"
She sighs, "What do you think we should do with him now?"
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Post by Leon Rose on Apr 20, 2014 2:08:38 GMT
Zane looks over the boy, whistling. "Wow, you did a number on him. He's pretty bloody...You might have overdone it a bit Jazz. I should probably heal him before he dies or something. Don't worry though, I'll only heal him a bit, after all, friends should be allowed to take care of each other right? It might even give them good herbal practice."
He pauses for a moment before slipping something into Leon's pocket.
"Let's consider that an apology."
He slightly heals the boy and looks at Jazz. "Well, we aren't allowed to kill him or let him die, so we should go upstairs and bring him there. I mean, we would still be technically guiding him. So we could actually have a little fun an introduce ourselves! We can just drop him off with his friends...what do you think?"
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Post by "Shade" and JEM on Apr 20, 2014 2:26:13 GMT
Jazz pauses and then sighs, "Ah hell. I didn't even think of that fact... Alright, fine. We'll take him to his friends..." She skips away a few paces before looking back. "But you're carrying him. He looks like too heavy of a meat sack for me to carry." Then she returns to skipping along, humming a song she once heard in a children's movie.
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