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Post by Genesis on Mar 15, 2017 2:54:15 GMT -8
*He felt like he should ask about exactly what it was he would agree with. He didn't want to agree to some sort of fine print without knowledge on what it was. Still, getting a rise out of Resonance made up for it, so he wouldn't for once. He would just go with the 'cannot confirm or deny' approach as his eyes shifted ever so slightly, as if to denote a bit of a smile then.*
"I have a lot of time to kill."
*He knew the double meaning behind that wouldn't be lost on Resonance either. His eyes moved to Megami next, not betraying any emotion for quite a few seconds before he settled on one. But he was okay with people not remembering him either if they forgot him. Some people wanted their infamy to be recalled forever, but for Xion that was a hassle. He was okay with some doing so, but not everyone since it meant walking around idly in a place like this would make it less fun for him for his own reasons.*
"In reverse, yes, he is Resonance. It's a nickname for a guy who can cause a lot of it and also is often surrounded by it. So if you help level, say... a city block or so? The bill fits. Which is why I gave you a nickname too. Also because I don't actually know your name. So if you're not familiar, it'd be because we didn't exchange meets and greets."
*He sounded bemused, which was likely what his eyes were reflecting. She was a tad ditzy in his eyes, and that amused him because of the conversations he imagined he could have there. Teaching someone something could be nice when you had no idea how they use said knowledge. Like when a puppeteer interrupted, he hit the interloper with a drill, and the Black Diamond came about. He was glad no one ever tried to make any jokes about that one to him. He would've hurt them for it.*
"But don't mind me and let's multi-task here! Resonance would gladly help you try that stuff on."
*Unfortunately for Resonance, however, he had managed to catch what else she asked him to help with. And seeing that the guy was so willing, far be it from him to stop the nervous guy from what he was doing. They could just chat while they were at it... amusingly for him.*
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Post by Raven8 on Mar 15, 2017 11:45:08 GMT -8
'Ya know, this mall really had been nothing but trouble since it opened. Perhaps taking the entire thing down and starting anew would be the best course of action for netopia; get rid of the old memories and start fresh! And right about now the idea of a nice crater really does feel like it would make an amazing scenic spot!
...for the first time in his life, Resonance wanted things to get violent. With all of his heart he wanted to just haul off and punch Xion squarely in the face. Not out of anger, just the quickest means to an end; get the heck out of here!
Well, there was another option; he could just leave with Xion for a moment and pay the darkloid to blow up every lingerie section within a 10 mile radius.
....no, that was too drastic. It'd be far better if he just awakened the Generational form within and did it himself. Problem solved.
Then again, he could always send a clone with Megami and slip away. If anything, Resonance was definitely a master of stealth and deceptive tactics..
Ooh, there was always the ONB excuse! Resonance had been a commander for many years, so it would be perfectly plausible if he were to be called in at this moment!
Or he could always say that he's caught a case of the Zero virus and wants to go blow up a city block. Perfectly logical excuse, right?
....wait, maybe there was an out!
The arm guard on Resonance's hand extends over his palm and a white blade of energy takes form. He then takes a step in front of Megami and faces down Xion, bringing his shield up as he does so.
Resonance: ...I don't believe you, Xion. Any time we've met, it's always been under violent circumstances. I can't just let you roam a public network like this alone where innocent Navis are at such high risk!
....Resonance was pulling every word of this out of his hat, but he didn't let on with his voice at all. Poised in front of Megami in a knight-like fashion, the Generational looks to Xion with pleading eyes; this was his only opportunity to get out of this... and if things went south, then a dark sword through his neck really didn't sound like such a bad plan B!
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Post by Genesis on Mar 16, 2017 12:08:29 GMT -8
*The bemused look in his eyes hadn't left when he was watching Resonance's face either. He could tell that the sonic navi was processing a lot of thoughts even if he couldn't tell exactly what. But one eye narrowed slightly as the other widened, almost as if to show that he were raising a brow at Resonance's chosen approach. Yet still bemused, because he could see the plea in the commander's eyes. This was worth the time indeed. So he played along instead lifting his left arm ever so slightly as he placed his right hand on his forearm.*
"I'll admit to being up to some nefarious deeds indeed. But it would be spoilers if I said exactly what. So... let's play tag instead, Resonance. I'll help with your shopping when I'm done, Mrs. Destructive, so relax here for a bit."
*And so he let his arms rest at his side in a relaxed manner, though his tone of voice had changed to a more serious one. Megami would have to live with the consolation prize, though it wouldn't be nearly as amusing as it would be if Resonance was her partner in her shopping spree. From his point of view, he was hitting a lot of birds with a lot of stones. The primary bird being called 'boredom'. And so he took a step back before it was converted into a leap, disappearing into the crowds outside of the store. While he deftly maneuvered through them, he made sure that Resonance wouldn't lose sight of him either, nor to attract attention to the navis he was darting through as it were. Resonance had received a message as well, around the time that Xion's hands had gone back to his side.*
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Post by ~Divine|<3|Heart~ on Mar 16, 2017 13:20:52 GMT -8
"In reverse, yes, he is Resonance. It's a nickname for a guy who can cause a lot of it and also is often surrounded by it. So if you help level, say... a city block or so? The bill fits. Which is why I gave you a nickname too. Also because I don't actually know your name. So if you're not familiar, it'd be because we didn't exchange meets and greets."
“Mrs. Destructive…”
Megami’s thought ran rapid, the moment he had explained the name. The female NetNavi falling into a pitiful display of despair as she seemed to think about what the NetNavi had said to her. If she thought about it, it was appropriate to say that she was such. The turmoil from Element City ran through her mind as the female NetNavi’s hands fallen to her lap. Their argument had ensued, but yet, she had already been gone in her mind as she had tried not to reflect heavily on her actions.
…and shopping was going so well, too.
"I'll admit to being up to some nefarious deeds indeed. But it would be spoilers if I said exactly what. So... let's play tag instead, Resonance. I'll help with your shopping when I'm done, Mrs. Destructive, so relax here for a bit."
Megami had heard every word, but yet, she was still lost in the thought of this endless cycle: fighting, chasing, and fighting some more. Even now, she had reached her hand to her chest, touching upon the mark as she found herself conflicted. Resonance had seemed to be passionate about confronting the darkloid, for whatever reason, but at least he had resolve. Looking to the NetNavi as he vanished to the crowd, the female NetNavi had looked over to her shopping buddy. She felt guilty and naïve thinking that there would be anything else but peace considering the kind of life herself and her Net Operator lived ever since they got involved in the public eye.
“Please, go!” she chimed as she reached her hand to Resonance’s arm with the shield. Extra emphasis on the plated piece of metal as she gazed at it, seeing her reflection before she looked to Resonance, “That NetNavi said he was up to something, ‘nefarious,’ yes? You have no time to waste. We have to make sure no one gets hurt, please?” she said it in such a melodic manner as she gazed to Resonance.
Megami, herself, stood there, indecisive. However, she made up her mind as she would follow him.
[smear:f25eff]~Xenneth&Megami~[/smear:e6de19] Now Listening To:: ----- Chatty Ditz (OOC):: ------
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Post by Raven8 on Mar 17, 2017 20:04:22 GMT -8
....well this wasn't going as planned. Not only did Xion not just kill him on the spot, he'd given Megami a chance to tag along. There would be no respite from this now, he'd have to go through with it or...
...in that moment, Resonance could see it; the pain in Megami's eyes. She hadn't asked for this situation, but she'd been forced into it by her "new friend". In his own selfish desire to escape an awkward situation, Resonance had hurt another. Perhaps it was all of his own years of fighting, or the loss and failure that he'd experienced over and over again, but something had made him far more calloused than he'd ever been, and he couldn't allow that.
Resonance's shadow shifts to the side and he recoils his weapon, standing more at ease as Xion disappears into the crowd. He shakes his head and turns back to Megami, releasing a sigh as he does so.
Resonance: No, it's alright. He won't be an issue, I just wanted to make sure that you weren't disturbed.
Resonance gently motions back to the mall at large, looking down the lane as he does so.
Resonance: Please, lead the way.
...it was time to let go of some insecurities for the sake of his new friend. His quest could begin anew later, but for now... he'd.... er... be lingerie shopping.
....however, Xion's e-mail was....
Unwilling to let the situation simply go, a shadow of Resonance with bronze armor takes form not far from Xion, motioning him in.
Resonance: ...go ahead and make fun, but I can't just ruin someone else's day like that. But I still think that we should talk about your e-mail
the shadow's face goes dead-pan, knowing very well what Xion was capable of.
Resonance: And before you say anything; yes, this is a clone. Yes, I can actually speak with you through it, and yes, it would be about as hard as a toothpick to delete. But please don't, as I probably won't be able to send off another for a while.
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Post by Genesis on Mar 19, 2017 13:09:09 GMT -8
*Oh hey, he recognized the bronze sheen there. That usually was when he... yeah, one of his shadows. Xion did that too, but his were more situational as some should know by now. Well, he wouldn't be the heroic figure that he was if he was someone who didn't look out for others. Even when they meant for bad times for Resonance himself. So he approached the shadow as it beckoned him away from the masses.*
"You know I can't help it. Sacrifices for the greater good and all that, right? I would say that your kindness will get you axed for good one day, but seeing how many years you've made it so far says otherwise."
*Honestly it would probably be the opposite in Resonance's case. If he ever went against his kindness it would probably end him instead. For good reason. Resonance going off the deep end meant bad times for pretty much everybody. That didn't stop Xion from being willing to meet it head on before either, even if it was him calling the bluff. He wasn't positive it would pan out very well though. But points for trying.*
"I won't blow it up though. That would be a waste and I'm used to speaking indirectly with others. Since you want to talk about it, let's do so. You can satisfy fetishes from multiple angles."
*Still couldn't help but poke fun at him though. No reason to pass it up when he probably wouldn't get another chance to anyway. Besides, from the looks of it Resonance needed some time with other people if his greatest nemesis was a clothing store. At least he skipped a few bases and landed firmly in a funny position.*
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Post by ~Divine|<3|Heart~ on Mar 19, 2017 21:12:55 GMT -8
No, it's alright. He won't be an issue, I just wanted to make sure that you weren't disturbed…Please, lead the way.
“O-oh, I see…then, allow me…”
It actually felt strange to ignore anything that was a potential threat or was presented as danger. Megami was so use to acting, so use to fighting off anything that may come her way. Turning her back to danger, ignoring it for the moment, and walking into the store felt so alien. However, it felt nice to know that she could spend time with someone that she cared about, whether it was a new friend or an old one, and continue her day.
The female NetNavi was quick as she reached for Resonance’s hand and pulling him further to the back of the store. The from the right side, they had to whisk themselves between suits, fancy shoes, and business attire which she had ignored. She combed over the casual outfits, as she favored buying the pristine, innocent sundresses that littered the area. She owned few of the bathing suits that she had stopped at for a moment, and gazed towards with Resonance arm still in tow, but she had finally made the last tug as she stopped amidst…well, where could she start?
“Here we are!”
The section was filled with many clothes, but very few pieces of material. Anything with laces, straps, or was silky with see-through fabric was within this area. Megami was very curious as she would reach for the first thing that she could find that was plain and innocent, but not too revealing. A two-piece outfit with a bra that was aligned with a cotton finish, and then the silky see through veil that would fall over the torso. It was not hard to imagine her wearing it as she would hold it right before her body.
“Can I ask you,” she had begun, but her face was saddened, though, “Does this…feel strange? Shopping, I mean, ignoring potential threats. To be honest…I am not exactly use to…this.” The female NetNavi held the pieces of clothing so disheartened as she looked to Resonance’s shield. She thought about her own weapons that would form when she would change her own form.
Battle was more suiting for her than anything, and it was a feeling she just could not shake.
“I am just curious to know…is it easy, just being so relaxed or turning a blind eye, just as you have done to that Navi?”
[smear:f25eff]~Xenneth&Megami~[/smear:e6de19] Now Listening To:: ----- Chatty Ditz (OOC):: ------
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Post by Raven8 on Mar 21, 2017 9:07:24 GMT -8
Huh, an entire section devoted to cloth postage stamps. Strange to have something like this in a clothing stOhdearthesearesupposedtobecloths.
Resonance's expression goes... not quite blank, more... vacant. Realizing just what it is that Megami wants his opinion on fairly well causes the awkwardness to skyrocket to the point of total brain-shutdown. However, he snaps back at Megami's question, one that he simply smiles and nods to.
Resonance: I actually know Xion... semi-well. We've spoken on several occasions, and I know this much; if his intentions were truly nefarious right now, this mall probably wouldn't even be standing right now. As strange as it sounds, we're actually better off just letting him go about his business. And besides; I actually have someone shadowing him right now, so I'll know if things get out of hand.
Meanwhile, the shadow's face spontaneously turns beet-red as the same vacant expression oozes across its face. This, however, only lasts for a moment as it shakes its head and returns to the situation at hand.
Resonance: I've got to be honest; what you're proposing feels a little...
Resonance sighs. Why was he always between a rock and a hard place?
Resonance: Truth is, I'm not a commander any longer. I gave up my post years ago to...
Resonance trails off for a moment before snapping back, more resolve in his eyes than before.
Resonance: ...but I am still privy to more than you might think. The main thing that I want to know is this; what exactly do you need to know, and why?
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Post by Genesis on Mar 21, 2017 21:07:31 GMT -8
*Resonance was so expressive and he liked that about him. It was a lot easier with him than if someone were talking to Xion himself for example. They'd have to figure it out from his eyes or the tone of his voice, or his body gestures. At least with Resonance, his face could also provide amusement, shadow or not. Still, hearing the truth was a bit helpful at least. He hadn't heard anything about it, which would make sense. Not like the ONB would broadcast their inner workings for the world to know at any given time. But for the Generational Knight's honesty, Xion would give his own honesty as well.*
"Smart as I am, I can be pretty stupid sometimes. I have always been straightforward in my approach no matter how much time has passed. It is who I am and I will not be changing much anytime soon. But the times, however, are changing. Easy to notice with a big hole in how things used to be."
*They had been for some time now. He knew as much when he had first agreed to making their family. And it was cemented when he lost the guy he had been gunning for a while now. It might not have been a glaringly obvious hole, but the Harbinger of Plague being gone was at least something that spurred Xion into action. And by the same token, reminded him of how he and his older sibling were rather alike in some ways.*
"I at least have learned that I need more than my preferred methods and have to slip back to some of my older ones instead. Also, I would like to contribute to my family in more ways than my colossal amounts of brute force from time to time, for the why. The what involves them as well."
*His tone became more serious as the talk progressed. After all, that was where their futures were. Even he wouldn't make light of it. He would jest and mess around as much as anyone else, but it was an ideal that someone as twisted as himself could get behind.*
"So what I need to know is how much they know about our family. And updates on relevant information as well."
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