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Post by Cheyenne on Jan 26, 2011 19:30:25 GMT -5
(Macbeth moment.)
"Who said I was hiding?" the tree with Casper's voice asked.
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Fernando wound up following Vendetta into the forest, his feet making no sound on even the covered forest floor. He cleared his throat. "He's obnoxious." the boy stated, referring to Seamus. "But once out of the field, he's a lot better." he assured, watching the blood flow down stream. "He'll let you get away with a lot more than anyone else will."
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Post by illyxmusicxloverx on Jan 26, 2011 23:44:02 GMT -5
[glad you caught that.]
"i did." Tori purred, scratching at the tree as she circled. --- "i like to work solo. i also like to not be followed when i'm in the forest. this is my time. i like to try and forget that i work for a hellhole that i spent most of my free life avoiding." i said, splashing water onto my face.
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Post by Cheyenne on Jan 27, 2011 9:28:32 GMT -5
(Dude, with all of the super-analyzing we had to do on it, it's difficult not to catch it.)
"Well, I think it's particularly inaccurate." Casper stated. However, no longer was he in the tree, but he was right behind her in his ghostly form.
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"I apologize." Fernando stated. However, he did not leave. He kept his distance, but sat down. "But you look like you need a hug...I am not suggesting myself, as that would be of little substance." he explained, the irony of his statement not lost on him. "But...we're a separate organization. We're for hire. We have weird methods, but in the eyes of your superiors, we get the job done. So we are given pretty much absolute freedom with you." he informed, his implications in his tone, but he stated them anyway. "If you need a day off from missions, or if there is anywhere that you prefer to be for whatever reason, we can arrange for anything it is you need." He let his offer hang in the air.
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Post by illyxmusicxloverx on Jan 27, 2011 16:30:49 GMT -5
[lol. just checking.]
"says the boyfriend who was hiding in the ground and tree." Tori said, turning around and circling Casper. --- "in the end, i am Mother's dog. i get no days off. i'm on a short leash. i've been running for years. and i gave up my freedom for my pack. and if i run, then she'll hunt us down and kill us. but if i stay then they can live their lives as normally as they want." i growled, facing the water. i was disgusted by my reflection and splashed it away, turning away from the water and standing up to my full height, my hackles raised. "i'm a wolf stuck doing a dog's work." i growled, turning sharply to him. "in the end, i am a slave. and i will not bow to my masters." i leaped over the stream and stormed deeper into the forest.
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Post by Cheyenne on Jan 27, 2011 16:40:44 GMT -5
"I was not hiding." Casper stated, looking up and making a childishly thoughtful face. "I was merely concealing myself for untold purposes."
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Fernando watched the wolf hybrid run off again. He waited a few seconds before standing, and letting his anger out on a nearby tree with a loud and unconcealed swear. Afterwards, he looked down at his broken knuckled, thinking it to have been a poor idea before trudging back to the van, now in a bad mood.
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Post by illyxmusicxloverx on Jan 27, 2011 16:45:42 GMT -5
"yes yes, whatever helps you sleep at night." Tori said, and pounced, pinning him with much glee. she kissed his cheek. "i win." --- i heard Fernando hit the tree and walk away, and crouched by a tree. i leaned on it, looking up and sighing. i took out my letter and began to read it, trying to feel the warmth of Xavier next to me. i was hollow inside without him.
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Post by Cheyenne on Jan 27, 2011 17:00:46 GMT -5
"I don't know, I'm the one who got kissed. I think that constitutes as a win for me." Casper replied, grinning.
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Fernando hopped in the van with Seamus. The older man took one look at the younger boy. "Did not go well." he stated. "No duh." the boy growled. "I could have told you that." he commented. "Well why didn't you?" "Wouldn't have listened. Besides, the look on your face is much better." Seamus nodded.
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Post by illyxmusicxloverx on Jan 27, 2011 19:26:48 GMT -5
"it's not just a reward for you." Tori said, rolling her eyes and returning to her more human part. --- i took in a deep breath, wiping away my tears and standing. i pulled on my cold facade on like a cloak. i walked calmly back to my bike and rode to my next target.
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Post by Cheyenne on Jan 27, 2011 19:58:39 GMT -5
"Well, it's still a reward." Casper pointed out with a boyish grin.
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Fernando sighed as seamus started the van. The two slowly followed Vendetta, keeping their distance forthe sake of her and keeping mind of the target.
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Post by illyxmusicxloverx on Jan 28, 2011 22:45:11 GMT -5
Tori kissed him again. "Well you're dealing with me, aren't you?" --- i sensed someone following me, and stopped on the side. i saw who it was and started following animal trails in the forest, just out of sight but able to hear the cars on the road. i flicked my visor down, detatching myself from everything.
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Post by Cheyenne on Jan 28, 2011 22:54:55 GMT -5
Casper grinned. "This is true." he responded, kissing back.
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Fernando watched with a bored detatchment, slowly slipping into a nap, his head lying plastered on the window as he was passed out. Meanwhile, the mentor shook his head and rolled his eyes at the young boy's quick fatigue as they drove on.
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Post by illyxmusicxloverx on Jan 30, 2011 0:38:25 GMT -5
Devilee cleared her throat, ruining the moment. Tori clambered off of Casper, embarressed. "sorry, but another batch of new arrivals have come. we need you to say hi. we're having a moonlight meeting." she said, and turned to walk away. Xavier appeared next to her, walking through the camp that was nearly teeming with mutants of every shape, size, species, and shade. there was a large bonfire and some logs that looked suspiciously like steps. logs were set up into rows. it was apparent that many more were to be expected. mutants started to fill in the logs, sitting tight and cramped on them and in the nearby trees. Devilee climbed the steps, Xavier right behind her. "hey!" she called. no one fell silent. she glanced at Xavier, and he let out a blood-chilling howl. "hey! pay attention!" he snarled. not a sound was heard amongst the camp. "thank you." --- i pulled out my gun and snuck in the back through the cellar. it was teeming with guns. this was not going to be easy.
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Post by Cheyenne on Jan 30, 2011 0:44:26 GMT -5
Casper looked a bit concerned and followed, his hand brushing Tori's as he did so. He blinked with surprise upon seeing the scene before him. For a moment he stood still, studying the motley of mutants around them. Then he found where Skinny and the others were sitting, taking a spot next to them, while making sure to leave space for Tori next to him. As the rest quieted down, he noticed tempted looks shared between Nick and Chico, looking inclined to be mischievous and defy Devilee and Xavier's orders. However, smartly, they did not.
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Seamus shook Fernando awake and the boy looked up sleepily. "You aren't here to take naps, kid." he said with a light grin despite such. "I want you ready." he told the apprentice, who nodded with a muffled apology.
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Post by illyxmusicxloverx on Jan 30, 2011 19:07:42 GMT -5
"thank you all for giving up your time and coming here, not without difficulty. because of you, we are going to be able to free many of our kind that are still trapped. still imprisoned. still captured within the clutches of the scientists. so, we are, quite simply, going to rescue them. they have burned the last straw. they have captured your friend, Vendetta, of the Moon's the Limit Pack. and we are going to burn their place to the ground!" Devilee said, getting cheers from the mutants. "we're going to save every tortured soul in there!" Xavier shouted over the roar, making the cheering louder. Tori screamed with joy. she was getting Vendetta back. they were going to save them. all of them. "we are going to save them!"
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Post by Cheyenne on Jan 30, 2011 19:48:10 GMT -5
Chico was probably the most excited of them all. The squirrel hybrid leaped to his feet, screaming like a little girl with squeals of joy. He jumped up and down a few times, doing several flips. Then, with further exhuberence, he promptly kissed Nick, who threw the hybrid to the ground several rows away. "Not cool, man!" he yelled among other grumbles of disgust as he furiously wiped at his lips.
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