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Post by notegg on May 19, 2015 13:23:01 GMT -8
All varieties of shops line this network, coated in gold paths and green shrubbery. A tribute to magnificence itself, this network presents itself as a mall, from which all people can shop and enjoy themselves.
[smear:cccc00]Time begins to tick again...[/smear:00bbbb]
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Post by ~Divine|<3|Heart~ on May 19, 2015 22:34:48 GMT -8
“Oh?”
She drew her hand back, only for a moment. She was not sure why, but there was this strange feeling deep inside. It was a feeling that consisted of a hundred different screams from few voices. All of them chaotic as the voices had reached out for a moment only managing to cause one sudden response: a hesitant drew of the hand. Delicate little fingers hung as they were trying to ponder one simplistic little question: should they reach forth or not?
“Miss?” Another voice had called, “Oh, Miss! Will you be taking that one?”
The Goddess’s eyes shifted to see the confused and contorted face of the normal NetNavi. Her body was adorned with a commercialized hat, a name tag, and a constant form. Shop vendor NetNavis, right? They all had the same familiar form, male or female alike. With a smile, the Goddess nodded her head as she stretched her fingers forth, reaching for and landing them on the surface of a card design saying, “Get Well Soon!”
“Under the name, Megami, please?”
She had shopped for the same card saying so many times, she had a gift membership at this shop. They had a discount for customer rewards, a discount for repetitive buy, and another discount for sympathy because of the number of times she bought the same item for the same situation. Yet, each time she done so, she smiled while ignoring all the whispers, pokes, and jabs that were lurking in the atmosphere. There was no secret that everyone knew just who operated such a beautiful NetNavi, but it was a secret to her that they thought he was unworthy.
Then again, if she knew, she was too pure to care for such opinions!
Megami smiled as she stored the electronic card onto the P.E.T. The setting to show itself the moment Xenneth accessed his terminal while she explored on the Net, knowing she would not be going anywhere around the school with her Net Operator because of his injury. However, she wished she could do something about those bullies or hold him and soothe his wounds herself. It was a fantasy that constantly eluded her, making her smile as the touch of melancholy would be mistaken by any passing NetNavi as a foolish bliss.
But…had she not felt this before? Somewh-
“Hmm?”
Megami stopped.
The female NetNavi faced a particular direction the moment her foot landed outside the shop. A familiar tug of the heart, as if something felt familiar. Somewhere? Someone? The NetNavi could not fathom why, but she had a feeling that urged her to walk around the network in Netopia as if she was guided by some force.
She had time, right? It was not like Xenneth was awake yet.
Treking from the area, Megami had journeyed across Netopia’s mall area, exiting as she intended to follow this feeling…this feeling in her heart…
[smear:f25eff]~Xenneth&Megami~[/smear:e6de19] Now Listening To:: ----- Chatty Ditz (OOC):: --- Location Change To:: ProbablyBayside City? Not sure yet...
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Post by Raven8 on Mar 1, 2017 18:06:37 GMT -8
This... is nice. Netopia had always been a good place to visit, and the ability to do so now was both calming and distracting enough to provide something rare; a happy moment.
Silently and along amid the crowd, a Navi with dull golden armor that reflects almost no light and a slate-blue scarf walks the streets of the arcade. His footsteps are soft and silent, and his motion less than noticeable; but still he walks with something uncharacteristic; a smile...
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Post by ~Divine|<3|Heart~ on Mar 1, 2017 23:01:50 GMT -8
She did not notice a smile, nor any light, or any of the individuals…
The only thing that the female NetNavi noticed was her own pathetic assistance. So she marched through the streets of the arcade as she noticed that there was something unusual about her days: that they had been peaceful. They were blissful, full of happiness that she spent with the one she loved, even if it was at an arm’s length. Still, she approached that she could wake him up, stroll through the net, and think about the precious little hours that she had together.
They were some of the most precious that she had since her awakening…
Never had she smiled, walked freely through the market in her most freely flown dresses patterned with flowers. The wind blowing at her dress had done the floral images no justice the way they swayed. Her chestnut brown hair had continued to flow along her shoulders with every turn. She paused, looking around weary of her surroundings for some reason.
Maybe it was her imagination. Maybe she just needed to enjoy the day? Maybe the darkness was at bay and would not cross that line for a while?
She stroked the mark on her chest. She knew that was not true, but she could pretend, right? She continued walking along the streets doing just that.
[smear:f25eff]~Xenneth&Megami~[/smear:e6de19] Now Listening To:: ----- Chatty Ditz (OOC):: --- Location Change From:: ---
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Post by Raven8 on Mar 3, 2017 17:54:35 GMT -8
Resonance continues his walk, enjoying his solitude among the masses in silence... until he notices someone different; an obviously customized Navi swimming in the sea of more common Navis of various types. This is all interesting and note-worthy, but something else catches him; a memory.
Resonance knew that he'd seen this girl from somewhere, but any actual memory eludes him. For all of the world he believes that he's never seen her before in his life.... but then why did he feel as though they'd met somewhere before?
Under normal circumstances, the shadow Generational would simply fade away without a word. But on this, the first good day that he'd experienced since....
...
....boldness, a card that Resonance had never played in a situation such as this before, takes center-stage. With little hesitation, he silently walks up and attempts to gain Megami's attention.
Resonance: Excuse me, miss. Please don't take this in the wrong light, but... have we met? You seem very familiar for some reason.
Resonance cocks his head to the side as he looks Megami in the eye, trying his best to figure out where he could have met her before....
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Post by ~Divine|<3|Heart~ on Mar 3, 2017 20:29:15 GMT -8
She hid the windows to the soul that he tried to gaze to…
Megami did not mean to be rude or offensive, her heart was just filled with a lot of differing feelings. The tranquility of the day was promising, and it was threatened to be shattered by something like her faulty memory. So, for hope that she could actually answer her question, she looked up to the individual with her heart set fully embracing the chance that she could say she knew a familiar face.
She breathed easily. She was sure she did not remember this individual.
“I apologize,” she said and did with a solemn bow, “I am not in the best of the spirits good sir. However, I do not remember you, but I have what they call in my NetOp’s world, ‘A Terrible Memory?’ ” she of course said this with a pure and honest smile as she opened her eyes to show a gentle and kind expression. She had taken a gaze, from head to toe looking at the NetNavi.
His appearance was regal to Megami, one that was not common to the non-customized NetNavi. His dull gold armor was enough to cause her to feel an admiration. It was like looking at the regalia of a king. Not to mention the blue scarf that was tossed around his neck. She smiled warmly, almost showing pure shame comparing his appearance to her own. Usually proud of her scars, she paled in comparison knowing the scars her body held as well as the marks. Her beauty sullied through trials and tribulations, she wondered if Xenneth still found her to be beautiful at times.
“My name is Megami,” her hand reaching to her chest as her digits pressed gently to her breast, “Either way, if you have seen me or not, it is a pleasure to certainly meet you.”
Her smile returned as she took pleasure in the simplest thing: meeting a new individual.
[smear:f25eff]~Xenneth&Megami~[/smear:e6de19] Now Listening To:: ----- Chatty Ditz (OOC):: --- Location Change From:: ---
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Post by Raven8 on Mar 3, 2017 21:13:05 GMT -8
Resonance instantly picks up on Megami's initial reluctance and feels as though his footing is wavering despite standing firmly on the ground. Despite her open and kind response, that one moment sits on his mind like a brick.
Resonance: My name is Resonance.EXE, and please don't feel bad; if we had met before then I would be just as guilty of having a poor memory.
Resonance glances over Megami one last time before diverting his eyes, not wishing to make her any more uncomfortable than he already had. To say that she has a divine air and nature would be an under-statement; she seems both warm and refined, nearly aristocratic without the pretentiousness that often comes with royal title. However, there is one thing that Resonance did not see when looking at her; her scars. Be it her regal presence of the halo that seems to encompass her, they just were not among the features that Resonance noticed.
Resonance's eyes then widen suddenly as he finally makes the connection; this royal Navi's baring reminded Resonance of her.
Not wishing to reveal his shock, Resonance turns his head away for a moment as if he'd heard something over his shoulder before turning back to Megami, his eyes now more distant as he places his right hand on the shield affixed to his left arm.
Resonance: The pleasure is mine, Megami; it's truly wonderful to meet you, though I am sorry that I interrupted you like this. Please have a wonderful day.
Resonance gives a smile and a nod and backs away before merging back into the crowd silently.
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Post by ~Divine|<3|Heart~ on Mar 3, 2017 21:58:24 GMT -8
“Please, Wait!”
She reached into the crowd as if trying to pull something precious from an unsightly bog. For that moment, he was. It had been a while since she had seen such a NetNavi talk formerly to her. After all, most of her days as of late had been about fighting, toiling, and drama that sat upon heart like an unbearable weight. For once, without him watching, it felt good to make a new friend and simply walk through the calmness of the network.
Her tug, for once, was rough but ended gently as if she finally realizing that she used more strength than necessary.
“I-I-I am…” she breathed, she steadied her heart, “Sorry! I did not mean to offend, and you certainly are not some interruption. Please, accompany me? Even if I do not know of you, I certainly would like to learn of a new friend.”
Her head was tossed forward and bowed, but she did not look up until now, hoping to see Resonance’s face. After all, she was growing accustom to it, especially since she did not meet many friendly faces when it came to her days.
[smear:f25eff]~Xenneth&Megami~[/smear:e6de19] Now Listening To:: ----- Chatty Ditz (OOC):: --- Location Change From:: ---
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Post by Raven8 on Mar 5, 2017 8:52:33 GMT -8
Resonance pauses, turning back to Megami as she asks for him to stay. This was.... a very unexpected turn of events; why would a Navi such as this honestly want to keep the company of one such a Resonance for any length of time given a choice? Was she just attempting to be nice despite her own desires?
....Resonance's face softens from surprise to a melancholy smile; if that's all that she wanted, then he at least owed her the right to put her own mind at ease.
Resonance: Please; there is no reason to be sorry, Megami. I was the one who was out of line.
Resonance thinks over the situation for a moment; he himself had no real reason to be here save his taking a break from his works. Perhaps Megami's reason would prove far more note-worthy?
Resonance: Alright, it would be an honor, Megami. I will gladly accompany you for the time.
Resonance once again places a hand on his shield thoughtfully; the shadow Navi had assumed that Megami was simply here for the shopping, but perhaps that thought had been a bit presumptuous...?
Resonance: And speaking of; may I ask what you... or I suppose we are doing this afternoon?
It felt a little awkward, but it was the least that Resonance could do. He had just randomly pulled Megami from what she was doing and put her on the spot awkwardly; something that Resonance would remember never to do to an unsuspecting Navi again. Still, so long as he could allow her to feel better about the situation that he had put her in, that's all that mattered.
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Post by ~Divine|<3|Heart~ on Mar 8, 2017 22:54:54 GMT -8
“Cloth shopping!” Megami said with a brisk smile.
The female NetNavi had been glad that Resonance stayed. Her face blushed red as a rose, the thought of what she was requesting made her feel nothing short of pure embarrassment. It was not because of someone seeing her go through an assortment of garments and experimenting however. This shown as she clasped her chest with her hands as ifs he was trying to cuff her heart. Her eyes were closed in a serene way as if she was daydreaming.
“You see, I-I would really like to try wearing some things,” she explained, “I have someone I would like to impress and yet I have a limited amount of graphics and clothing styles that I have tried. I have heard that this is what ‘normal girls’ do, even NetNavis, yes?”
She was looking to Resonance with the gaze of a school girl. The chestnut brown hair of the young woman swept as she turned her head to him in excitement, plain for everyone to see. A half of the NetNavis looked around to see the female talking to Resonance, but she was oblivious of them. The only thing she could imagine is what she could wear to try to fantasize hearing her significant other gaze upon her with satisfaction.
“Would you please,” she began again, “Accompany me? I promise to not take up too much of your time, and I-I will find a way to perhaps compensate you. I just really do not know many who would do something that others call ‘mundane’ and come into town with me for such a request.”
She looked to resonance with a hopeful look in her eyes.
[smear:f25eff]~Xenneth&Megami~[/smear:e6de19] Now Listening To:: ----- Chatty Ditz (OOC):: --- Location Change From:: ---
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Post by Raven8 on Mar 9, 2017 4:48:44 GMT -8
Resonance can't help but feel a bit of relief as Megami mentions that she's doing this for someone that she wants to impress. He relaxes a bit at this prospect and gives a nod. Perhaps just spending a few non-hectic moments with a new friend wouldn't be as bad as he'd thought...?
Resonance: It would be a pleasure Megami, and please don't even think of any form of compensation; I'm just glad to be able to help you.
However, Resonance then pauses in thought for a moment; was he really the best judge for this type of thing?
Resonance: ...though I have to admit that I have never been very fashion-minded. I'm not really sure how much help I'll actually be to you.
Resonance subconsciously reaches for the slate-blue scarf around his neck that Silare had given to him so many years ago. He'd had to repair it so many times over the years, but it had somehow kept itself from becoming too ratty. Still, it was the only piece of "clothing" that Resonance owned, save his current and original armor sets.
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Post by ~Divine|<3|Heart~ on Mar 13, 2017 15:22:18 GMT -8
“T-that’s alright, neither is my friend!” she admitted happily, “But I am sure we will find something that, was they say, turn heads?”
The Goddess had smiled happily thinking about that phrase. It was still fresh in her mind from when she heard it from a few local females on the street! As they would explain, if you wanted to “impress a boy” you had to wear something that would “turn their heads!” She had spent endless amount of time up and studying popular culture, fashion, and not to mention what they would call “trends.” It was like an endless journey as she tried to find out every piece of clothing, color, size, and occasion.
It was time to test the fruits of her study.
“I must give you something when I finish,” Megami had said with a smile, “W-will discuss it later! Right now, I just wish for your help! Please, allow me!”
She said this, taking the NetNavi’s hand as she slid it behind the massive glimmering shield that reflected an optimistic smile. She giggled, excited, wanting to go to the nearest clothing store in the area. She had already been in the district due to the number of shops that were around the area, and it was her initial job to begin with. She wanted to bring a smile to his face as it had been almost ages since he seemed to be in his genuine happy mood.
She wondered if it was her at times…
Megami, sandals clapping against the terrain, had pulled Resonance along to the nearest clothing store. It was no doubt a graphics store with displays that made it imitate the modern women’s clothing store in the year 20XX. Multiple straw hats, long straight color dresses, and polished jewelry were upon the slender mannequin bodies. Megami’s own form was so slim that she could practically take the clothing right off and try it on herself. She done so with a pair of shades, gazing through them in wonder before setting them back upon the blank face.
“If I may ask, Mr. Resonance, ” Turning to Resonance, she smiled with her hands behind her back. Her chestnut brown hair had fallen upon her shoulders, “Do you find me to be, as they say “attractive” to you?” She drew close to the NetNavi as if she was being forward with him. It was either she was being very forward, or she still had lacked the mastery of “boundaries.”
Anyone who knew Megami knew it was the latter.
[smear:f25eff]~Xenneth&Megami~[/smear:e6de19] Now Listening To:: ----- Chatty Ditz (OOC):: ------
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Post by Genesis on Mar 14, 2017 7:24:37 GMT -8
*Things fixed themselves and then messed themselves up at the same time. It was frankly pretty annoying, to be perfectly frank. But rather than let it get to him, he took to his usual wanderlust. This time it had taken him back to Netopia and a mall. Probably because of all the things he did involving profits lately, of which he would be involved in again soon. He missed the night city, but didn't feel like going to the lake again. It had a good recent memory, but also an annoying one that lingered there as an itch he could never scratch anymore. Stolen by some other do-gooder, one that was a thorn in their side rather often looking back on that too.*
"I guess I'm being reflective? ...Or something. Whatever."
*So he decided to put his mind to better use than things that were never to be. His shopping never involved anything like this, so he couldn't even say he was window shopping as crimson orbs danced about with no set target in mind. Nothing else of his face could be seen, the gray helmet and mask completely covering it save for the crimson eyes that were mindlessly scanning his surroundings. The helmet's only design was a black X on the center of it that came close to his eyes, a white line running along the center of the X as his eyes stopped on a sight in particular.*
"Huh."
*He had recognized both. Megami from a fight he jumped in on at Element City. She had held up fairly well against Vile of all people. Good thing those guys had the funds to repair that city every time it got blown up. And Resonance from their last run-in with each other in Elbrus, where he had to cut their chat short thanks to what vexed him now even. So he approached them in the clothing store and spoke up.*
"Fancy meeting you two here, Mr. and Mrs. Destructive. Didn't take you for the sort to be here... Okay, one of you anyway."
*He had that name for them for a reason. Because Resonance could be if he really wanted to... but it would mean bad times for him 'and' everything else. And Megami was pretty good at it from what he had seen in his time there too. Plus he enjoyed being the pot to the kettle sometimes, besides the times he said the same to Ruin.*
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Post by Raven8 on Mar 14, 2017 7:57:21 GMT -8
..."so this is how I die", Resonance thinks to himself as Megami's question arises. His eyes grow wide and a sweat bead falls down his brow as she asks her impromptu question. The answer was obvious in the Generational Navi's mind, but there were two major road-blocks that were standing between his mind and his mouth.
The first of these was his crippling insecurity when situations like this come up. It all felt so natural the first time, but now...?
....and the second was... her....
These were the internal conflicts that the quiet Navi was facing now, and he honestly had no idea what to do; remain true to himself and...
....or be honest with his new friend.
Resonance: Well...
Resonance awkwardly pauses as he looks around, desperately hoping for something to happen. Discord, Arsenal, even Striker! ANYTHING to get him out of this situation! He closes his eyes in a slightly flustered manner before at last sighing. He may as well just grow up a bit and be honest for her sake.
Resonance: ....sorry, I'm not exactly used to expressing my thoughts on matters like this any longer. You are definitely a beautiful Navi, Megami. And I'm sure that even Xion can agree with me on that.
Resonance sighs, finally feeling like the situation was at least somewhat disarmed. Hopefully he'd given Megami what she ne-waitXion?!
Resonance's head snaps to the side with his eyes wide. He knew this Navi, and knew very well what he was capable of. In his mind he can already see nothing more than a ruined crater where the mall had been, and can't help but wonder if that's where the situation was going.
Resonance: X-Xion! Why are you here?!
Resonance takes a step back. Discord, Arsenal, or even Striker would have been better than... this! Still, another thought comes to mind; in their previous meetings, Xion had not been like a prototypical darkloid. He had been far more reasonable when he wanted to be. Maybe this would be one of those times?
Resonance re-gains his composure, but remains on-guard moving forward, partly out of respect for Xion's nature and power.
Resonance: ...sorry. What brings you to the mall today, Xion?
Resonance stands as though he'd just cut a wire on a time-bomb, letting his words drop as he waits to see what happens; would the ticking stop, or would everything just explode?
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Post by ~Divine|<3|Heart~ on Mar 14, 2017 22:36:32 GMT -8
Resonance: ....sorry, I'm not exactly used to expressing my thoughts on matters like this any longer. You are definitely a beautiful Navi, Megami. And I'm sure that even Xion can agree with me on that.
“Thanks you, Resonance…” Megami said happily with a dreamy look in her eyes. She spoke with such a genuine gentleness in her tone, but snapped back to life, “That means you can help me try on Lingerie! I heard it’s for attractive women who had the right figure!”
The female NetNavi was ecstatic for some reason, but it should have been apparent now to Resonance. The female NetNavi was worried about looking attractive to someone, and not for him. The female had been very engrossed in the thought of trying to be an ordinary lady, but she needed some new clothes for that. She dreamed of the thought of trying so many things short trimmed, lacy, or what they called “silk” for the sake of her loved one.
That was, until, they were interrupted…
"Fancy meeting you two here, Mr. and Mrs. Destructive. Didn't take you for the sort to be here... Okay, one of you anyway."
“Oh, I remember you…” Her memory was vague. Megami placed her index finger to her chin, trying to recall the name of the NetNavi, and even where she met him, “U-umm…or do I? I-I do not think we are quite familiar with one another. After all, my name is not Mrs. Destructive and…he is Resonance, yes?”
The female NetNavi had been stopped in her tracks looking towards Resonance who she was now questioning the identity of. She was wondering if he had what humans called a “Nickname” or perhaps he was lying about his name for some reason. He seemed to be a friendly person, especially to help her try on some clothes, so why would he not be honest to her? The female NetNavi seemed to be puzzled beyond belief…a usual for her.
[smear:f25eff]~Xenneth&Megami~[/smear:e6de19] Now Listening To:: ----- Chatty Ditz (OOC):: ------
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