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Post by xoDeathy on Oct 24, 2017 20:49:56 GMT -8
Inori: "Mayura, explain the Netopian events, again."
Mayura rehearsed as prompted, with her monotone droning voice.
Mayura: "Summary: Shadow Devil of the W3 appeared, fought of by NIA Agents. SD had an unknown metal maiden and flaming beast assisting. End Result: SD heavily damaged, escaped with the girl and a flaming beast. Continuation: Two beasts destroyed and taken by unknown force. Nightshade file extension .Rx obtained data of one beast through being bitten. Conclusion: That is all of importance Nightshade file extension .Rx has experienced."
Mayura then proceeded to turn to Nightshade to give him a briefing.
Mayura: "Briefing, Nightshade file extension .Rx, your first mission is to collect data on the disappearance of the Heavenly Beasts that disappeared in Netopia. Requirements: Success not required, do not stress yourself. However, please do not Heavenly Beast Out in the open beyond this point. Will draw unnecessary panic and attention, both unwanted. Will also attract opposition we are not prepared for. Conclusion:.."
Although her expression was typically always the same stale state, her ending seemed to have a strange aura of intimidation.
Mayura: ".. did I make myself clear. Feel free to retort questions."
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Post by "Bill" on Oct 25, 2017 8:58:57 GMT -8
*Embera could not help but find the little robotic thing annoying, but knew lashing out might scare those nearby more than she implied Nightshade's transformation would. Deciding it best to voice her discontent rather nonchalantly, Embera tossed up her arms as she spoke, rather dismissively. *
Embera: You're either using the boy as a dowsing rod and hoping for some kind of resonance, or you're casting him away until you can find a better use. What are your goals, girls?
*The normally dark visor Emberas helmet slowly emitted a dull red glow. She felt something off about Mayura, similar to that Siega character from before. Maybe she had a phobia of monotonous talkers, or maybe they really had ulterior motives. Frequently one to punch first and ask questions after more punching, Embera never took the time, nor the chance to find out, but the time out of The Heap made her more curious than impulsive.*
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Post by xoDeathy on Oct 25, 2017 11:34:11 GMT -8
Inori turned to Embera.
Inori: "According to my operator, Mayura was designed to bring about some sort of Prophecy, however the Prophecy is decided by how she experiences the world. The annoying part is that she knows practically nothing outside of how to obtain and analyze data in order to re-adapt and re-purpose it to help bring the Prophecy."
Finishing her sentence, Inori sighed and face palmed.
Inori: "Yet she doesn't even know what it'll be. But if it'll bring more peace into this world, I will devote my life to her faith. Nightshade agreed to join us on his own, but if he's not okay with the mission I can try reasoning with Mayura. Nightshade, what do you think?"
Inori turned to Nightshade, motioning her arms as she spoke to him.
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Post by Nightshade on Oct 25, 2017 13:28:06 GMT -8
Nightshade was busy fiddling with his open toed boots. He had been inspecting his newclothes of a while now. He seemedhappy to be wearing them. "I Oh Uh? Oh Y-yeah I am fine with what I got. I was planning to do that anyway." He replied, stepping away from the road. He seemed worried to make sure his new white clothes did not get dirt on them so soon.
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Post by "Bill" on Oct 25, 2017 14:54:01 GMT -8
*Embera could only sigh. The poor boy was as naive as ever. Amatory feelings got people to do blind things without their knowledge. She could only laugh under her breath, but decided to play along for the time being. Crossing her arms, she called rather plainly to Nightshade, acting civil, but rather impatient with the Juuka.*
Embera: And just where do you plan on starting this little, "scouting mission?"
*Then, thinking back to a memory of hers, her face broke into a smile. She remembered a moment of many emotions, and her own experience with a beast on par with the bug beast in Nightshade himself. Remembering that day made her arm twinge in pain, and a tear rolled down her eyes, thinking of what she lost that day.*
Embera: I just remembered something I need to get from the bottom of Netopian Lake. I figured with your new form being from a bug beast, you could survive down there. You can come with, or continue doing your thing with the creepy gal-pals up here. You have about five minutes to make up your mind.
*Embera had a mission of her own after all. She would make sure she got her hands on that and bring it back to the surface. It dotted her mind, and she knew she wouldn't stop thinking about it until she retrieved it.*
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Post by Nightshade on Oct 26, 2017 9:20:41 GMT -8
"It's true, I could survive it. I could do just fine in it actually. However, we cannot go there now. The connection got cut off by the Nia. Something is happening there." Nightshade replied. "What's the thing you aretrying to retrieve?"
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Post by "Bill" on Oct 28, 2017 5:40:41 GMT -8
*Embera didn't care at all about who locked what. If there was a gate or a door, she would break it. Embera broke a great many things, but perhaps this NIA could help her get a grip of this situation. Taking chunks of metal from the area and melting it down into the rest of her armor. It was a bit more unrefined than the material she would find at The Heap, but it'd do.*
Embera: Well, I guess we go talk to the NIA. Might as well ask some questions while I'm there. Come or don't. I'll find you eventually. I'm off.
*Rather unceremoniously, and rather bored with the current company, Embera set off to meet with the Intelligence Agency.*
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Post by xoDeathy on Oct 28, 2017 6:28:09 GMT -8
Mayura stood watching Embera leave. Once she was gone she spoke to Inori without looking at her.
Mayura: "Question: What was that on her facial area."
Inori: "It's called a visor, and before you ask! These are flowers. They are for decorating."
Mayura looked around at all the flowers she had analyzed the scent of before.
Mayura: "Excitement: beautiful. But.. Nightshade file extension .Rx. What will you do? Your mentor has just left you behind.."
Mayura's wings at this point activated, beginning to glow as she quickly floated over to Nightshade. She whispered in his ear so that Inori wouldn't be too worried.
Mayura: (Whisper)and you and I both know that a reuniting with the Netopian Intelligence Agency could very well be the last objective you will ever embark on.
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Post by Nightshade on Oct 28, 2017 9:32:42 GMT -8
"I know, but you see, I don't usally leave things half done. They did tell me to not interfere, and I will repect that. I am not scared about a bunch of guys like them I may not look the part but I should probably tell you that the last of my kind was able to kill a good few people and level a good number of building before he could be even remotely contained. Just because someone is not too keen on senseless destruction doesn't mean they can't do it. I personally refuse to delete people but this world here has given me nothing but hate. I wouldn't be surprised if I were to slip a little more on the feral side in the heat of battle."
Nightshade looked over at Inori, then at his new clothes. He could clearly feel her light flowing inside him. Her powers were...amazing.
"One thing you can count on. I won't let anyone touch my beloved Inori. There could be people there who could try something funny on her to get to me."
The little cat hopped towards the girl in question. "So, uuuh..." He started. "I like you. Alot. And you told me you liked me as well. Does that mean we're...well...we could stay together. I mean, now that I have these we don't look too bad together...eheheh..."
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Post by xoDeathy on Oct 28, 2017 12:18:23 GMT -8
Inori looked at Nightshade. First love, huh? Is this how Rosary felt when she used to look at my father? Then.. would he bring about the same fate Rosario's brung to the family? Normally, Inori would say no, and try to slay him instantly on the spot. But it was different this time, when she lookd at him.. she saw that she didnt care if he ruined her world.
Inori put her right hand gently on Nightshade's left cheek. From what he just said, she could tell what he planned on doing.
Inori: "Nighty.. if you come back alive, we can be together."
A couple tears well up as Inori kisses Nightshade on the other cheek. She turns and walks quickly into the flower shop.
Mayura watched her walk back and then turned to Nightshade once more.
Mayura: "Consolidation: I will watch over Inori file extension .AXA until you return. Oh and"
Mayura hands Nightshade a blank Battle Chip with no data on it.
Mayura: "If things get messy, get data on someone interesting. This is not required, but will benefit the Fatebringers."
Mayura then bows and floats over to inside the store, entering herself, but moving slow enough in case Nightshade wanted to add anything before he parted.
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Post by Nightshade on Oct 28, 2017 15:16:09 GMT -8
Nightshade was about to leave, before a thought crossed his mind. Sure, his mission was important, but Inori was most important to him. He hopped past Mayura into the flower shop. He would then grab Inori's hand with a reassuring look in his eyes.
"Before I do anything, there is something really important that I need to show you. Can you please come with me? I...I feel like this has priority over anything else."
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Post by xoDeathy on Oct 31, 2017 10:12:53 GMT -8
Inori had finished drying her eyes already with a tissue and was simply admiring the inner workings of the shop when Nightshade walked in.
Inori: "Eh? Uh.. sure I guess."
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Post by Nightshade on Oct 31, 2017 14:30:08 GMT -8
The little cat navi used his tail to bring her closer in a warm reassuring hug. If it hadn't been clear how much Nightshade cared for his loved ones, now surely it would be unmistakably so. "...I can read it in your face. You don't want me to go. And honestly, you're way more important to me than an old lake. How about we just take the night off for ourselves and ourselves only? Would be rude to just leave my little ray of Sunshine all alone after all she has done for me. If you wish, I could share my powers with you just like you did with me. There is really nothing you have to worry about. Embracing the night isn't always a bad thing."
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Post by xoDeathy on Nov 3, 2017 8:17:40 GMT -8
As Inori prepared to respond, Mayura instead stepped in, separating the two.
Mayura: "Anger: enough. Nightshade file extension .Rx, you have pushed my final button, and I was not programmed with buttons. Your indecisiveness will lead yourself and those around you into oblivion. If you cannot set priorities without constant re-assignments, I will not allow you near Inori file extension .AXA. Follow your mentor or complete a different personal goal or find data for the chip I handed you. Your bugged data will not suffice. For the time being, consider yourself banned from Inori file extension .AXA."
Inori grabbed Mayura's shoulder.
Inori: "Mayura, hold on! He's just--"
Mayura: "Inori file extension .AXA. Are you to tell me you have a mission but instead wish to go on a date? I may have little knowledge of life, but I know that procrastination will only hinder our progress."
Inori slowly let her hand fall from Mayura's shoulder, using her other hand to rub her left elbow and look off to her right, away from both of them.
Inori: "... I'll talk to you later, Nightshade."
A white flame surrounded Inori, followed by a beam of pink data fading through the roof.
<Inori.AXA, exit>
Now that Inori was gone, Mayura's eyes changed color for the first time to a crimson red. Hostility waved through her monotone voice, something that wasnt in Mayura's design.
Mayura: "Leave. If you make her any weaker, I will delete her myself."
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Post by Nightshade on Nov 3, 2017 18:09:11 GMT -8
The clichè edgy red gaze was met by the juuka's own blood red eyes and with way, wayyyyyyyyy more power to back his own threats.
"Really now. I am the one making her weaker? She is going through an internal struggle and I am trying to pull her out before she goes crazy on it. That has priority over everything. If you even try to think of hurting her I will personally find you and kill you over and over and over until there is nothing left of you on this net. She is not your little slave you can boss around."
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