Introduction
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Earth's introduction progressed as primitive, humble even. Its beginnings were of grass and dirt, trees slowly blossoming to reach the sky. Animals grew to magnanimous lengths and humans, being as ambitious as they were, lived in caves. When man gained a taste for meat, they hunted, forming packs to take down beasts much larger than themselves. Animals evolved, becoming smarter; humans did too. Soon, forests were cleared, houses were built, humans acknowledged one another and realized their differences. They fought over these small discrepancies with wars and armadas, sacrificing their own to gain wealth, power, and privilege over others. When land ran out, they built ships to sail across the tumultuous sea to expand their reaches.
But it was never enough.
Skyscrapers popped up, one after the other. Made of gleaming metal and glass, they spiraled higher than the clouds. Wars were at last settled, debts repaid, humanity began an era of peace. They flourished together, realizing that their arguments were silly, that their spats were fruitless, and so, together, they worked towards advancing themselves as a better society. With no more war, they put their minds together to cure common ailments, eradicating the cold, fixing fevers with simple patches, even making genome sequencing to get rid of the genetic risk of having an imperfect child. It could not detect everything, such as disabilities that could be brought on later in life by accident, injury, or even undetermined factors that could never be controlled, but the world, for the most part, was harmonious.
Where there is free will, there will always be trouble.
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What if the body could be trapped at the perfect age? What if one no longer had to worry about their health? What if humans could live in a pristine body that never died? It would disrupt the cycle of life itself and perhaps put the fate of humanity in a terrible imbalance. Highly illegal experimentation, a company called GENOS began asking for volunteers. Those who were at their end stages of life, willing to donate themselves towards research for what they claimed to be a better future. They would pay well, they promised, to any and all who could gather in the belly of their building and subject themselves to the experiments. They told all it was for the betterment of the future, they claimed that they wanted to freeze humanity at it's prime.
They lied.
It was never enough.
Wanting to take the program further, Dr. Grover wanted to detach the memories from the souls, creating a blank slate, usable for just about anything. She saw herself as a deity, creating life, building bodies, constructing art. It was only when Dr. Grover recruited a twin that she had crossed the line, unwittingly stealing the body of the second to turn into one of her pretty dolls.
Project || Name || Age || Gender || Code Name || Unit Type || Face Claim || Played by:
Project Faye || Io Fuyumi|| ?? || Female || Fina || Stealth Unit || Mumei || Played by: Spiderlily
Project Xena || Callisto Fuyumi || ?? || Female || Lita || Idol Unit || Aine Yuuki || Played by: The_Queen
Project Pro || Jacelyn Pacer || 20ish || Female || Jace || Combat Unit || Jack the Ripper || NPC
Human || Azariah Reiss|| 28 || Female || The Shepard || Human || Seitenshi || NPC
Human || Dane Tyrell || 17 || Male || Human || Sheep || Nice || Played by:NPC
Human || Minnie Reiss || 15 || Femle || Human || Rival Idol || Meiko Honma || Played by: NPC
Project Serve || Shane Welton || 19ish || Male || Jarvis || Servatory || Horikawa Kunihiro || Played by: NPC
Project Faye || ?? || Estimated 20 || Male || Black Jack || Stealth || Hei || Played by: NPC
Human || Metis Fuyumi || 25 || Male || Big Brother || Human || Yogi || Played by: NPC
Project Javelin || Firis || 24 || Female || Sneaky Sneak || Stealth || Ami Kawashima || Played by: NPC
Project Hornet || Viren || 23 || Male || Evil || Mechanic|| Kido Tsuborni || Played by: NPC
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Earth's introduction progressed as primitive, humble even. Its beginnings were of grass and dirt, trees slowly blossoming to reach the sky. Animals grew to magnanimous lengths and humans, being as ambitious as they were, lived in caves. When man gained a taste for meat, they hunted, forming packs to take down beasts much larger than themselves. Animals evolved, becoming smarter; humans did too. Soon, forests were cleared, houses were built, humans acknowledged one another and realized their differences. They fought over these small discrepancies with wars and armadas, sacrificing their own to gain wealth, power, and privilege over others. When land ran out, they built ships to sail across the tumultuous sea to expand their reaches.
But it was never enough.
Skyscrapers popped up, one after the other. Made of gleaming metal and glass, they spiraled higher than the clouds. Wars were at last settled, debts repaid, humanity began an era of peace. They flourished together, realizing that their arguments were silly, that their spats were fruitless, and so, together, they worked towards advancing themselves as a better society. With no more war, they put their minds together to cure common ailments, eradicating the cold, fixing fevers with simple patches, even making genome sequencing to get rid of the genetic risk of having an imperfect child. It could not detect everything, such as disabilities that could be brought on later in life by accident, injury, or even undetermined factors that could never be controlled, but the world, for the most part, was harmonious.
Where there is free will, there will always be trouble.
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What if the body could be trapped at the perfect age? What if one no longer had to worry about their health? What if humans could live in a pristine body that never died? It would disrupt the cycle of life itself and perhaps put the fate of humanity in a terrible imbalance. Highly illegal experimentation, a company called GENOS began asking for volunteers. Those who were at their end stages of life, willing to donate themselves towards research for what they claimed to be a better future. They would pay well, they promised, to any and all who could gather in the belly of their building and subject themselves to the experiments. They told all it was for the betterment of the future, they claimed that they wanted to freeze humanity at it's prime.
They lied.
It was never enough.
Wanting to take the program further, Dr. Grover wanted to detach the memories from the souls, creating a blank slate, usable for just about anything. She saw herself as a deity, creating life, building bodies, constructing art. It was only when Dr. Grover recruited a twin that she had crossed the line, unwittingly stealing the body of the second to turn into one of her pretty dolls.
Project || Name || Age || Gender || Code Name || Unit Type || Face Claim || Played by:
Project Faye || Io Fuyumi|| ?? || Female || Fina || Stealth Unit || Mumei || Played by: Spiderlily
Project Xena || Callisto Fuyumi || ?? || Female || Lita || Idol Unit || Aine Yuuki || Played by: The_Queen
Project Pro || Jacelyn Pacer || 20ish || Female || Jace || Combat Unit || Jack the Ripper || NPC
Human || Azariah Reiss|| 28 || Female || The Shepard || Human || Seitenshi || NPC
Human || Dane Tyrell || 17 || Male || Human || Sheep || Nice || Played by:NPC
Human || Minnie Reiss || 15 || Femle || Human || Rival Idol || Meiko Honma || Played by: NPC
Project Serve || Shane Welton || 19ish || Male || Jarvis || Servatory || Horikawa Kunihiro || Played by: NPC
Project Faye || ?? || Estimated 20 || Male || Black Jack || Stealth || Hei || Played by: NPC
Human || Metis Fuyumi || 25 || Male || Big Brother || Human || Yogi || Played by: NPC
Project Javelin || Firis || 24 || Female || Sneaky Sneak || Stealth || Ami Kawashima || Played by: NPC
Project Hornet || Viren || 23 || Male || Evil || Mechanic|| Kido Tsuborni || Played by: NPC
The Story So Far... Write a Post » as written by 6 authors
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|| Dearly Beloved || Utada Hikaru ||
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The first thing to sink in was the cold. Their home had been destroyed by the Game Master. They stood in the wreckage that used to be their apartment, the penthouse window shattered, belongings scattered. An executive from the Record Company walked around the house, surveying the damage. "Thank you for retrieving Cali," he said to Jace and Black Jack, both of his hands clasping Callisto's. "I'm sorry for the trouble sir," Callisto apologized, his hands radiating heat. "It's no trouble, the Label is glad you're back. We'll be moving you of course, can't exactly stay here." She nodded in understanding, they wouldn't be able to stay in the wreckage that used to be an apartment.
An armed escort led them to their new home, another penthouse, this one with a view of both the city and the ocean. Callisto stood by the window, watching as waves lapped against the shore. "Metis always wanted to take us to the beach." Jace sidled up beside her, carrying two two cups. She pushed one into Callisto's hands, her expression gentle. "I have a feeling he's going to turn up again, sooner or later." Currently, Metis was on a bus heading back to the military base he was commissioned out of. "He's persistent, I'm sure he's going to be expecting updates from Dr. Grover all the time," updates on her real body, she meant.
"I've finished my sweep of the perimeter," Black Jack entered the room, glancing up at both of them. "What? Did I interrupt you two making out?" He smirked, cocking a hip. "Shut up!" Jace tossed the empty teacup at his head. Black Jack caught it with ease and exited, shutting the door behind him. Callisto blushed, looking down into her cup, swishing the teabag around. She drained the rest of her cup and placed it on the table. "I have an idea for a new song," Callisto sat down on the bed and picked up a holo pad, already transcribing the words. "You know, the studio comes up with the songs, you don't have to do anything, you're kind of just a figurehead."
"I know, but I think they sound better when they come from the heart." Jace sat beside her, watching as she scribbled down her ideas. "You should get some rest and recharge, they're going to work you hard tomorrow. Your schedule is pretty full," one interview after the next, all lined up neatly for her. "I'm an adult too you know," Callisto winked as Jace pulled the holo pad out from her grip. "No you're not, you're still younger than me." It was true, Callisto was really still a child. "Now, as your adult supervisor, I advise that you get some shut eye." Callisto pouted, prompting Jace to kiss her on the cheek. She rose from the bed, taking the holo pad with her.
Callisto prepared for bed, putting on a pair of pajamas and plugging her neck into the port. She felt sleepy as she powered down, preparing to update.
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It was time for another ice cream run. Io was in control this day and with her was Dane. They were trying to get over old things and put their minds off of the pain of losing Minnie. Though Io was friends with her in the past, it wasn't as if she was as hurt as Fina was, who was romantically in love with her. Not that Minnie could reciprocate or anything. The snow was falling but Io could barely feel the cold. Maybe her android body just wasn't sensitive to it like human bodies were. Poor Dane was all bundled up in his brown coat, trying to protect himself from the chill. "Are you happy?" Io asked, worried. She's been neglecting him for a while with all the drama with Callisto and Jace this past two months.
"I am." Dane said with a shrug. "We're not doing things like before. We dropped out of school, so we're free from that prison! We're no longer breaking into stores or mugging people. Isn't that good?" Dane of course didn't know about Fina's assassination missions. Maybe i'd be best if he continued not knowing. "I just like being able to be myself, to hang out with the kids." He made a faint pained expression as Io scooped another spoon of her peanut butter vanilla mix ice cream. Dane's favorite of course was cherry cream. "I'm tired of failing at everything." Dane was just like Io, except perhaps worse in some ways. He failed in classes regularly no matter how hard people tried to help him. He even tried himself, he tried is hardest but in the end he just couldn't keep up. Io couldn't either, so they both got along well.
The snow was blowing around them and the hovercraft was waiting dutifully for them to enter. "Does your mother still come by?" In the beginning she kept coming to the Flock to try to take him back home. Io almost had to violently put her down before she seemed to stop coming. "No?" Dane shrugged again, licking his ice cream cone. Io could feel it, the lie detector was going off. Dane was most definitely lying. "If she comes again, tell me and I'll beat her up." Io remembered back when they were school kids, how Dane kept showing up with bruises or broken fingers but he would always refuse to admit that his mother was the culprit. It was only when Io went to their house and heard the sounds of abuse herself when she realized.
"Thank you for bringing me to the Flock." Dane said with a soft smile, clutching his wrist looking like a pathetic mewling dog. "It was what's best for you." Io muttered, shaking her head. "You're like a little helpless brother to me, Dane, so you have to not get hurt by others." He would be safe there, Jarvis would look after him. Perhaps Nyx would too, though her duties were still unknown. "I still remember when Jarvis taught me how to drive everything." Dane squirmed a little, looking anxious. "I used to be scared of him." In the beginning Dane was terrified of Jarvis's smarmy self but now he grew used to the household unit.
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|| Dearly Beloved || Utada Hikaru ||
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|| Dearly Beloved || Utada Hikaru ||
The past few weeks had been busy for Callisto. She released her first single, then an entire album, and spent most of the time doing interviews and appearing on talk shows, doing live performances and even hosting an awards show. It was all so busy and Callisto had quickly become one of the top rising artists, her album selling out quickly. No one knew what had happened to Minnie Reiss, who had disappeared in all but name. Callisto made certain she wasn't forgotten though, on her online streaming channel, she often made tributes to the white haired girl, even asking people to ask themselves, "What would Minnie do?" The general public was impressed by this new model, believing Callisto's knowledge and empathy to be a result of good programming. They didn't know, no, they couldn't know, who the android truly was and how she came to be.
"Callisto," Jace chided, picking up a holo pad from the floor. "I told you not to leave this around." Callisto lay on the carpet, watching the snow fall, her writing materials scattered about the room. "Sorry," Callisto murmured, sitting upright. Black Jack was sitting in the living room, never far. He was always watching, but what, Callisto didn't know. Sometimes he disappeared for days at a time and it was all Callisto could do to guess what he was up to. Jace knelt down, sitting on the floor beside her, expression softening. "You're thinking about them, aren't you?" She asked quietly, "your family I mean." Callisto nodded, it was true, they sat heavily in her mind, never too far from thought.
"Carme, that's what the new baby is called." She looked down at her hand, her parents had always been fans of astrology. "So? Forget about her? They're happy, or something like that." Callisto nodded, it was probably true. Without their dying and burdensome daughters, no doubt they were thriving. They received money from the government for Metis's service, which they could use to pay for the house, the food, the car. Jace leaned over, leaving a kiss on Callisto's cheek. She smiled and turned to face the combat unit. "What's on your mind?" Jace leaned over, tucking blue hair behind Callisto's ear. "The usual, guarding patterns, the set up for security at your first concert, what you look like without clothes on."
Synthetic blush rose to her cheeks and Callisto closed her eyes. "You say that so casually!" She squealed, clearly embarrassed. Jace grinned and leaned over, her hands traveling underneath the knit sweater Callisto was wearing. It was rare that she had down time these days, but today was a rare treat. Jace grabbed onto her, lifting her onto the bed and clambering up alongside her. "Jace!" Callisto squealed as the older android trailed kisses down her neck, stopping when she reached her naval.
A knock on the door had interrupted them.
"Hate to break up the party, but someone's here to see you."
"Tell them to go away!" Jace growled as Callisto tugged her sweater back down.
"Can't, it's the boss."
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"Don't worry, Dane." Io said as they returned to the Flock, the sounds of children playing tetherball as the soundtrack to the pair exiting the hovercraft, ice cream consumed and enjoyed. Dane nodded awkwardly as he locked the door, fuzzy glove blemished by the white of the snow. "You always have." He agreed nervously. Jarvis grinned as he heard them, rolling his robotic eyes, smarmy smile marking his features as he leaned against the white wall of the compound. "Welcome back." He held out his hand and Dane once again reached out to take it. And just like all the other times the electric buzzer activated, causing poor Dane to jump up in shock. "Stop." Io glowered, eyes burning furiously. "You always do this." Jarvis shrugged after he was finished his cackling session. "What? It's his own fault for falling for it all the time."
"Wait, you shouldn't pick a fight on Flock grounds, I want to see Nyx." Fina tried but Io was stronger and she stomped right up to Jarvis's face, shoving poor sheep Dane aside. "He's supposed to be here and safe, I won't put up with your bullying much longer." If it wasn't for Fina insisting not to attack a teammate - if Jarvis counted as such - Io would happily break the smug butler's face against the rocks. Jarvis looked at her, his black hair shaped in such a way that Io felt as if she were being mocked by him just for existing. His eyes seemed to twinkle. "Um? Um..." Dane twiddled his thumbs as the two androids stared each other down. "I'm okay though, it was just a little shock?"
The wind blew stronger around them as if preparing for the increased tension between Io, Fina, and Jarvis. "You know." Jarvis began, snide cruelty in his words. "You seem agitated, Io, ever since Minnie became Nyx. Almost as if you're realizing how useless you still are." Within a second Io grappled her leg against Jarvis's, flipping him over her leg headfirst into the snow behind her. She spun around and then grabbed him by the collar, lifting him back up into the air. "See? Violence is the best proof that you're not okay. Maybe you need therapy." Jarvis laughed, not phased by the violence at all. "Poor unstable Io needs a head doctor." He hooked a thumb Dane's direction, who flinched back from it, having a fear of violence. "Everyone you love is becoming an android. We both know Dane is next." His words echoed in her mind and the thump of her circuit engine grew louder in Io's head and her ocular interfaces began to glow.
"You should not fight." The voice Io and Fina both hated so much had come to interrupt. Nyx walked in with a disturbing amount of grace, pulling Jarvis away from Io and separating the two. "I'm sorry if I'm insufficient, Fina. If me being here agitates you, I can request jobs that allow me to avoid you. Would that make you happy?" Fina refused to look at her, despite earlier desperately wanting to see what became of her love. "She won't ever be happy, Nyx, don't worry about it." Jarvis still wasn't stopping his tirade of sadism. "But you and I can always be friends." Nyx nodded, helping him up. "I'm glad. Friends are nice to have."
Dane grasped at Io's hand, trying to calm her down. "I know it's sad, but we can't change it anymore. Just accept her for who she is now." Callisto would probably agree that Io and by extension, Fina's biggest problem was her inability to let go of the past. "This is stupid." Io growled, slapping Dane's hand away. "Have fun, you friends. I need a break." Maybe she would fly and go visit Callisto, not that her sister's even sent her a single private message since the Game Master fiasco three weeks ago.
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|| Dearly Beloved || Utada Hikaru ||
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"You're going international Cali," it wasn't just the boss, it was the entire circle of higher up's. The men that owned her, her life, this body. They popped open a bottle of liqueur to celebrate, the bubbles glinting in the lights of the apartment. "There'll be a tour of course, we'll start here, but you've already established yourself as a household name. The international audience has found your videos, just think of the press. The tour," Callisto wasn't sure if she could feel nerves, but surely they would be tingling. The thought of leaving her home town, the city she had grown up in, was frightening. Jace handed her a glass of the alcoholic drink, the smell invading her nose. She smiled, keeping her head up, doing her best to continue the pleasantries. "An international audience will mean a new security team, right?" Callisto asked.
"Yes, why do you ask?"
"I need Jace to come with me. I trust her the most," they nodded. "Of course, we own Jace so she'll be going along with you. Anything else?" Callisto nodded once, "I want another android, a stealth unit, her name is Fina, Project Faye, it needs to be her." Jace didn't seem surprise, or if she did, she was good at hiding it. "We'll see what we can do about that." After clinking glasses and a some discussion about contracts and outfits and whatnot. Once they left, Black Jack reappeared. Callisto breathed out in relief and leaned back in her seat. "Why do you want Fina to come? She's nothing but trouble," Black Jack scowled, outwardly upset. "Isn't it obvious?" Jace replied, sitting on the armrest of the chair Callisto was seated in. "She wants her sister to tour with her."
"I promised Io I would take her from here. That we would leave this city behind one day and build a home for ourselves somewhere else." Granted they were children and it was during one of the many fights their parents had, but Callisto had always meant to keep it. No doubt Io had forgotten it by now, but Callisto intended to follow through. "You should forget her, that bot is nothing but trouble." Black Jack scowled, no doubt upset by her choice. "Besides, she's busy with Nyx and Dane, I doubt the admins would approve bringing them along too." He crossed his arms and looked to Jace to back him up. "Every band or idol has groupies," Jace pointed out instead, taking Callisto's glass from her and downing the rest of her drink.
"Anyhow, we had some unfinished business in there." Jace scooped Callisto up, who squealed in surprise, and carried her to the bedroom. Black Jack rolled his eyes, cleaning up the glasses left on the table in order to distract himself from the noise. "For androids, you sure do it like mice!" He called, meaning to tease them. An hour later, they emerged, Callisto dressed for the cold and Jace wearing nothing but an undershirt and underwear. "You shouldn't go alone," Jace scowled, clearly unhappy. "Black Jack will go with her."
"I sent her the message saying I would go alone." Callisto replied, pinning her hair out of her face. "Io won't like it if you guys are there." Almost as soon as Callisto was out the door, Jace grabbed her jacket and Black Jack went into stealth mode, they weren't just going to let a million dollar machine leave unguarded.
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Fina was perfectly content happily flying around being unhappy as she did so, not the least bit satisfied in the way things had gone. Everything just felt wrong now. Callisto should be safe and dead but instead is alive as an android to make money for others because she herself never cared for the green stuff, Minnie the angel was taken from her because she was too weak to ever protect the apple of her eye - well, of Fina's eye really, Io never cared. And like Jarvis said, Dane would have some tragedy befall him and Grover would waste no time in turning him into an android like all the rest. She landed at a familiar locale, watching over the place. "Should we be here?" Fina asked worriedly. "Let's go back and apologize, Io." No, Io didn't want to.
She wanted to be here instead, outside her old house. She remained in Stealth Mode of course, it wouldn't do to be detected around here. Mother and Father were living a perfectly happy life, she could tell from their biosignatures. Why was it like this? Why weren't they mourning their daughters? It had only been a year and they were so happy with a stupid replacement child as if Carme in her stupid toddler waddle could replace the good and brightness Callisto had given them. If Io couldn't forget her sister, then her parents didn't deserve to either. Alright, she made her decision. She was going to go and terrorize them a little, make them remember their first children, the three that actually mattered. Io disabled her Stealth Mode and went to wrench open the door. What harm could kidnapping do anyways?
"You probably don't want to do that." Metis was here. How had he come? Io stared at him - he was the one who shot Minnie in the first place despite Io doing her very best to disarm him out of fear that he might just shoot. "Leave me alone. You just ruined everything again." With Metis here kidnapping Carme was not going to be a good idea. "Fina warned me you'd try something, so I came here as quickly as I could." Fina? She could do something without Io being aware? "It's pretty easy when you're distracted." Fina confirmed, sounding almost sheepish, sad that she had to do a trick like that. "Sis, just let them be. Let them be happy. Callisto's happy too, she's famous now. You should find something that makes you happy too." That wasn't an option for her. It never was, what did these people not get?
Io was debating smacking him for being such an idiot. "You never noticed, did you?" A sour, almost childish tone came to her voice. "I don't like admitting it... but..." She was jealous. She was jealous that Callisto could be so charming, so charismatic and grab people's attention no matter human or android. She was jealous of Metis's martial skill, his patience and discipline to excel as a soldier and protect his country. Io? She was never good at anything. The only things she cared about doing she failed and lose those important to her. "Of course we noticed. Don't let mom and dad's words control you. You have a talent, you just need to find it first." But that was so bland - didn't he have any better advice? Anyone could say that. "Whatever. You saved a useless baby, congratulations."
"You have mail! You have mail!" Fina chirped brightly as Io flew away. "Shut up, Fina." Io snapped, though she did feel bad about it after. "I was just trying to cheer you up. Um, Callisto wants to meet with you one on one." Hah, as if it would ever be one on one. "Jace is definitely gonna be there." But Jace was a combat unit, she didn't have perfect stealth like Fina did. "Black Jack will be there with her like a doting big brother." Not that Jace would ever realize it.
And there was Callisto, all happy and successful and thriving in her new life. Minnie would be thrilled but Io couldn't bring herself to be happy. Maybe she truly was an awful person. Even worse because of the plot she had in mind. "Let's talk, sis. You here to gloat?" She stepped closer, taking Callisto by the hand. "Let's talk where no one can interfere." She pulled Cali in and activated her Stealth Field so no one would be able to detect them, not even Jace's new upgrade or fellow Stealth Units. With that she opened her jet wings and flew into the air. Maybe the beach would be a nice place for a private chat.
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|| Dearly Beloved || Utada Hikaru ||
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|| Dearly Beloved || Utada Hikaru ||
She had set their meeting time for three. It was currently two, which meant that Callisto had plenty of time to go and pick up an old favorite, peanut butter cookies with white chocolate chips and a sprinkle of sea salt. Io had never been a big fan of sweets, but Callisto knew she was a sucker for peanut butter. She wore a large pair of sunglasses to obscure half of her features, an oversized scarf taking on the other half. No one bothered her for the most part, except the cashier who wanted an exact amount of credits. Callisto counted them out, then took the bag with the two cookies and went on her way to the meeting point. There was still a bit of time, so Callisto relished her walk. After her performance this weekend, she would be preparing for a much larger tour.
She waited outside of the toy store, checking the internal clock in the corner of her eye. At long last, Io arrived, looking angry, but when didn't she seem upset? "Gloat?" Callisto asked, confused, "I brought cookies." She held the bag out, the familiar white and pink bag nostalgic. Io suddenly grabbed Callisto by her jacket, activating stealth mode. They flew into the sky, Callisto clutching the bag to her chest. "Io? Where are we going?" Her voice rose an octave, more worried than fearful. She wanted to go where no one could bother them, but Callisto hadn't brought Jace or Black Jack along for this very reason.
"We shouldn't go too far," Callisto advised. "I don't want us to get lost," when they touched the ground at last, Callisto took in a deep breath, it was false of course, but it allowed her sensors to tell her mechanics that the air smelled salty and slightly fishy. "I brought these," Callisto held out the bag once more, slightly rumpled, but the cookies were still in tact. "Peanut butter, your favorite. Does Fina like peanut butter too? Can androids be allergic to nuts?" She found a rock to sit down on opening up the bag and taking the cookies out. She held one up in a gesture for her sister, knowing they couldn't go back to the past, but they could certainly look forward to the future.
"I wanted to let you know that I'm leaving the city," Callisto took in a deep breath, she was going to need to do a lot of explaining if she wanted to make this proposal right. "They've set up an international tour and I don't exactly have a say in whether or not I want to go," Callisto scratched the back of her head, blue hair waving in the wind. "But, I don't want to leave, not without you. I've already made the proposal to the head staff, I want you to come with me, Io." Callisto searched her sister's eyes, but other than a registration code, it was hard to tell what she was thinking.
Did Io remember that old promise? Or did she think this was out of the blue?
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|| City of the Dead|| Eurielle ||
【ɗιαƖσgυє cσƖσя:#B21212 ♙ тнσυgнт cσƖσя #1485CC】
|| City of the Dead|| Eurielle ||
Grabbing Callisto, the idol wanted to know where they were going. Wasn't it obvious? "Away from your chaperones." Io muttered as the city below became a blur of concrete jungle, Io wished to get away from it and see one of the few places of nature that still existed in the vicinity, the beach that they both dreamed of seeing one day, only to see once it was too late to change anything. "You really think Jace or Black Jack would let you see me without following? It's too dangerous, especially considering how clingy that love of yours is." Io was nothing if not perceptive, of course she would've noticed the affections. And it wasn't worth trying to lie about it - all Stealth Units had a built in lie detector.
"It's the beach. I wouldn't get lost finding this place again and neither would you." Once again the comforting crashing of the cold icy waves against the rocks of the cliff face, looking at the sandy beach below, empty as either no one cared for it or it was too cold for anyone normal to enjoy such a treat, who really knew at this point. Callisto revealed she had brought something - peanut butter cookies. Io, windswept, gave Callisto a small smile, with windswept hair and ruffled jacket against the brisk winter wind. "You always knew I liked peanut butter. Fina seems to like it too." Fina at the moment was happy the sisters would get a chance to talk, and had willingly stepped aside. The two were like partners in one body, they never really fought for control like they did in the old days. "Hymnos informs me that androids can't be allergic but can be programmed to have allergic reactions if their Master pleases." But why? It seemed so pointless.
Callisto seemed to be bracing herself for something so Io quietly listened. Leaving the city? It had to be for her job as an idol, right? "If you're the idol you'd think it's your choice if you go or not." Io looked sour. While Callisto might have dreams of something more than this rotten old city, Io never knew how to hope for anything more. It felt foreign to her, strange. However, Io faintly remembered it one day after failing to convince their parents to stop hurting Io, Callisto told her something that seemed to stick in her head, a vow or promise for something different, something better. To build a new future away from home where no one would compare them.
So naturally Callisto wanted Io to go with her. Io took a deep breath, wondering if she as an android even had the right to say yes or no to this. "I'm going to need Lady Reiss's permission for the temporary reassignment." It wouldn't be too hard to convince her though, Lady Reiss liked allowing her children to do as they wished. "But, Fina..." Her voice trailed off but her intent was obvious. Would Fina be okay without being able to see Nyx for a while? And Dane, who would stay back and protect him? Who would make sure Jarvis wouldn't hurt him? Suddenly Io felt her controls being overridden. "My name is Fina." Fina declared, as if her change in body language and mannerisms didn't make it obvious. "I chose that we go! Io probably needs it and a change of pace might be good for me too." Fina hoped that after the tour it would no longer hurt looking at Nyx, she hoped that Io would go back to her somewhat caustic yet benign self as opposed to her irritable current self. "So if Io tries to make excuses, don't let her back out. The tour sounds like a great idea."
And Fina would see it for Minnie, in the hopes that one day she wake up from her slumber.
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【ɗιαƖσgυє cσƖσя:#F54D70 ♙ тнσυgнт cσƖσя #FF7256】
|| Dearly Beloved || Utada Hikaru ||
【ɗιαƖσgυє cσƖσя:#F54D70 ♙ тнσυgнт cσƖσя #FF7256】
|| Dearly Beloved || Utada Hikaru ||
Callisto was prepared to be turned down, nothing with her sister was ever simple, and Io had every right to never want to see her again. After all, she had spent her whole life being compared to Callisto, she had been made to live in a shadow for so long that Callisto believed that Io might even harbor some sort of hatred for her. She was happy, at least, that Io took the cookie from her. Callisto returned the smile, if she had a heart, surely it would be soaring. They looked nothing like their real bodies and in some way, Callisto was glad for it. Their parents could move on, they could raise Carme in peace. Hopefully they wouldn't place any of the burdens onto the new baby that the twins had, had.
The idol unit blushed, recalling how Io had called Jace her lover. Jace was older, sure, but she was also gentle and they were together all the time anyhow. Jace had confessed to her that she and Lita once had a fling, alluding that to why it was so easy for her to fall for Callisto. They were, essentially, the same person. Even if Fina and Io acted as two separates sharing the same body, Callisto knew that somewhere inside of her, Lita was at peace. When she set down upon the rock, she knew the somehow, Lita was watching over her, guiding her on her journey down the road of being an idol. Perhaps one day the two could be reunited, although most of Callisto's memories from that time were still a bit hazy.
She shifted uncomfortably when Io spoke of having choices. "Well, you know, like any idol, you have to do what your boss thinks is best, right?" she scratched her cheek, smiling apologetically. She had made her proposition, it was up to Io now to decide whether or not she would accept it. Callisto bit her lip as she waited, listening to Io speak. Of course she would need permission, a temporary transfer of ownership would have to happen. No doubt there were other things tying Io to the city, Dane, for example, and Lady Reiss, who Io felt some strange sense of obligation to despite the fact that she was the one who had done this to them. If not for Lady Reiss, Callisto would surely already be dead and Io, who knows, maybe she was destined to become an android all along.
There was a sudden change in the stealth unit, a snap, and Callisto could tell she was no longer talking to Io. "Hello Fina," Cali smiled, wondering if Fina had once been friends with Lita. "So you'll come?" Callisto jumped to her feet, nearly kicking off her winter boots in the sand she was so excited. Her eyes glinted, alight with joy. "I'm so happy!" She clapped her hands together and then reached into the bag, taking out her cookie in a metaphorical toast and breaking off a piece, popping it into her mouth.
Meanwhile, Jace stood behind the rocks, listening. Io was an idiot if she thought they didn't know she was taking Callisto here. Was she mad? No, Jace knew to expect it when it came to the stealth unit. Black Jack watched from stealth mode, a bit closer in range in case Io tried anything, although he wasn't expecting her to. After all, he and Io were very much alike, both trying to protect what they held dearest to them.
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|| City of the Dead|| Eurielle ||
【ɗιαƖσgυє cσƖσя:#B21212 ♙ тнσυgнт cσƖσя #1485CC】
|| City of the Dead|| Eurielle ||
Fina gave Callisto a smile and it was clear that despite everything, Fina was distinct from Io in a way that most humans and their androids didn't get to be. It was an odd coexistence yet the duo made it work and wouldn't ask for anything else. Seeing Callisto so excited made Fina feel a little bit happier, though even she couldn't deny that these past three weeks have been very hard. "Can I tell you a secret before Io takes back control?" She smiled as best as she could for the girl she considered something like an older sister, because Io considered Fina to be a younger sister. "Io wanted to go too, she was just using me as an excuse because she didn't want to admit it."
Io got control back and she scowled. "She lied." Io's lie detector went off but she decided to ignore it. Well that was that it seemed - Io needed to get back and talk to Lady Reiss about getting permission for a temporary transfer, just for the tour. "Let's take you back before Jace has an aneurysm." Not that androids could have anything like that really. Io grabbed Callisto again, activating her Stealth Field so they could once again traverse the sky undetected. "Do you remember anything about Lita? She's not like me and Fina, is she?" Lita was already dead. Was it lonely in there without her fellow passenger? Io would hate to be without Fina, they needed each other more than ever now. Even if Fina was a meddler who kept sticking her nose into things that didn't concern her.
"I'll update you on if Reiss gives me permission or not later."
Back at the Flock, Io walked past Nyx who gave her a stare. "Do you dislike me?" Nyx asked, her eyes starting to glow as if trying to permeate the wall Io had built up for her and Fina to hide behind, though only she ever really used it. "You avoid me even if we used to always be together." Io stared daggers at the strange android who clearly preferred Jarvis and was probably doing gross naughty things with him. "We never did. I did with Minnie, but you had nothing to do with it. You weren't even born yet." It was useless trying to equate the two. "Lady Reiss wanted us to get along. Is there a way you wish to get along?" Io decided to ignore stupid Nyx and leave her tilting her head in confusion, storming into Lady Reiss's throne room.
"Callisto's going on tour and she wants me." Lady Reiss smiled, lowering her sun hat. "Then take Dane with you. His mother's trying to take him back again and has a legal team backing her this time. You should take him out of town until she gives up again." Dane was also in the room, almost as if hiding in the corner. He gave Io an awkward wave. Io, surprised at how easy this negotiation was, had her sails taken out of her, her fire for arguing gone. "Um, I guess it worked. Dane's coming too, though, Callisto." She reported in the message to her twin sister who was who knows where by now.
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|| Dearly Beloved || Utada Hikaru ||
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|| Dearly Beloved || Utada Hikaru ||
Delivered back home once more, Callisto strode into the apartment, happy that Fina had accepted her proposition. Even if Io had pretended that she had things tying her here, surely a break from the city life would do them both some good. Callisto couldn't wait, she was finally fulfilling the promise she had made to Io when they were children. With that in mind, Callisto kicked off her snow boots on the mat and looked around, finding Jace and Black Jack casually playing a video game on the holo screen. "Welcome back," Jace waved in passing, preoccupied as the two were racing. Callisto hung up her purse, happy that they had listened to her and stayed here after all. "I'm home," she settled down on the couch beside her combat unit, who kissed her on the cheek and went on with her game. Black Jack grit his teeth, his car going up in flames.
Jace snickered, pushing forward until she crossed the finish line. "Winner," she placed the remote down, her arm draping over Callisto's show. In the corner of her eye, Callisto spotted a message from Fina, or maybe Io, and smiled. "They can come," she giggled gleefully. "Dane will be tagging along," Black Jack nodded. "I figured as much," he rose, heading into the kitchen. "It's around dinner time, I guess I'll cook?" He slunk away, clearly sore about losing to the combat unit. "Black Jack is acting strange," Jace murmured, her presence warm beside her. "Oh? He seems fine," Callisto tilted her head in question.
"He's been hanging around here, slacking off." She scowled, "he isn't worried about security," Callisto rolled her eyes. "I'm sure he's just eager for a change of pace." Jace shook her head in response, "No, he's been clingy. Not in a good way though," Black Jack called them for dinner and Jace rose to set the table for them. They sat down to eat, spaghetti and meatballs, crispy, but still good. Once the table was cleared and the dishes were washed, Callisto retired to the bedroom while the two went at the game again, sliding out of her winter clothes in order to take a bath. Alone at last, she shot a message back to Fina. "I'm so happy you two can come!" With a smile, Callisto sunk into the warm water, her internal cooling system whirring at full blast in order to prevent her from overheating.
There was a knock on the door, startling Callisto out of her quiet reverie. "Come in!" She called, Jace entering and pulling off her clothes. She slid into the bath, pulling Callisto into her arms. "Something on your mind? Besides Black Jack I mean," Jace leaned her chin against Callisto's shoulder, her hands wrapping around her waist and slowly sliding down. "I was thinking, about this whole human mess. If I went back there, would I recognize myself? Why does everyone want to be a human again? I'm fine as an android." She had a point, Jace seemed to have no desire to return to her human body. "Smarter, faster, better, stronger, why would I trade this?"
"I don't know, some people are... sentimental."
"You wanted to go back."
"That was... before."
"Before you realized your body was... incapacitated?"
Callisto nodded, Jace's presence warm. "I thought I wanted to return home, but now, I'm not so sure. I like it here, where there's no pressure, I can do what I want, Mom and Dad aren't here to constantly praise or beat on me. Sometimes I feel like I'm a mistake, that G-d, or whatever higher power, has been trying to get rid of me so that Io can live a good life."
"Don't say that!" Jace snapped, her grip on Callisto tightening. "You were meant to live," she murmured into Callisto's blue hair, the bubbles swishing around them. [color=#F54D70]"Jace?"
"Promise me. Promise me Callisto, you won't go."
"I promise, I'm not going anywhere."
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|| City of the Dead|| Eurielle ||
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|| City of the Dead|| Eurielle ||
"We have the plane tickets, so bring your passports and meet us at Akaline Airport." That was the message from Black Jack. It wouldn't be a long ride from here to the airport, and Fina already had everything she would need packed. Everything she needed was already on her person really, other than clothes and her charger and replacement parts just in case there was a malfunction. Dane had a light pack too, mostly just clothes and his Holopad would be taken along for the ride. "I hope you have fun. Don't forget to return home safe." Lady Reiss kissed Dane on the forehead and then did the same to Fina's. Nyx waved to Dane but looked awkwardly at Fina as if unsure what to do. "Don't worry." Jarvis had that evil smile on his face. "I'll have lots of fun with Nyx so she won't be lonely."
Io decided to try to ignore him but that didn't help the annoyance rising in poor Io's head. She really disliked Jarvis, there was just something about that slimy smarmy way he kept getting close to Nyx that she couldn't stand. But then again, it wasn't as if she deserved to be friends. She was the one who failed Minnie in the first place anyways. "We'll be back. I'm being paid too, so that will be okay." It was already written out as a contract, but in the end Io didn't really care. It was just that the Agency didn't feel right signing her on as extra security without some sort of consideration to give back. "Um, take care of the kids." Dane mumbled, hands twiddling together. He had already given them all their own individual hug before making his farewell.
In the hovercar, Io was mostly quiet as she looked out the window. "I don't know why you never pressed charges." Io muttered, resting her head on her hand as she watched the scenery blur by. Already they sent the message that they would be there in ten minutes. "It's not her fault." That was Dane's excuse every time Io tried to make him fight back, to break free somehow. "I know she's a good person." The worst part that both Lady Reiss and Io knew was that Dane secretly did want to go back. He believed he could change her, help her become a good mother again. But Io knew that people never change, no matter what you do they'll always be the same. "She beat you." Io murmured quietly to herself. "That's not what good people do." But it wasn't as if she was good either.
To the welcome of the large holographic sign telling them that they had arrived at the Alkaline Airport, Dane took them to parking and they entered the air station. They had agreed to meet up with the others at the VIP Lounge and so there they went, Io in a pretty greyish dress, cute but practical and easy to move in, while Dane dressed in a nice t shirt and dress pants. They were here on business, so they had to look nice. "We're here." Io waved when she saw them. Dane hung behind her, as if afraid of hanging out with so many androids as the sole human. "We got our passports." Humans needed passports, but androids needed travel permits as they weren't technically citizens yet. It was time to go on tour.
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|| Dearly Beloved || Utada Hikaru ||
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|| Dearly Beloved || Utada Hikaru ||
Coordinating everything for the world tour was not an easy feat. They wouldn't be going anywhere dangerous, no active war zones, or places known to hate androids, but there was a lot of pressure for the performance to be perfect. Callisto downloaded several new songs and dance routines and had to practice none stop. The day before their flight, she went to GENOS for an update and maintenance, Jace and Black Jack playing games while Callisto was fine tuned, and then finally, a day of rest to pack. They had little downtime though, considering they had to be at the airport in an hour and Callisto was still standing over her suitcase, mulling over what she needed to bring. Her charger and backup were in there, a maintenance kit, as well as a stuffed rabbit Jace had won her on the board walk. "Cali, you should probably get dressed, we're leaving soon." Jace said, hands on hips.
"I don't know what else to pack," she bit her lip in thought as Jace went to the closet, grabbing a handful of underwear and a change of clothes, throwing it into the bag. "There, you're packed, now get dressed." Black Jack laughed, standing in the doorway. "That's not packing, I'll pack it, you two get ready." Callisto nodded, taking out a pink sweater with a rabbit on it and yellow shorts. She pulled on a pair of thigh highs and her comfiest boots and hat. "There, ready!" Jace too, was dressed casually, knowing that the flight was going to be long. They would be heading to the farthest point first, which would mean several flights and connections. The drive to the airport including, they would be spending well over three days travelling.
At the airport, they were ushered through to the VIP lounge. They would be seated in business class, which had plenty of outlets to charge in. Callisto took a seat by the window, her eyes sparkling, this would be her first time on an airplane. "They're late," Black Jack scowled, already opposed to Fina and Dane joining them. "By thirty seconds," Callisto rolled her eyes and rose to meet her sister. "I'm so glad you could make it!" She threw her arms around Io, wrapping her in a tight hug. Callisto relented after a minute and turned to Dane, clasping his hand between her's. "I'm glad you could join us Dane, it's been a long time." It felt like years since Callisto had last seen him.
"We're going to have a great time together. They gave us a bit of downtime in each city, so we'll be able to see all of the sights!" Of course, they had to get there first. It was another half an hour before they boarded the actual plane, each passenger welcomed with a glass of fruit juice and a hot towel. Callisto took her seat next to the window, the person assigned to sit beside her being Fina, which Jace wasn't happy about, but begrudgingly accepted. She and Dane were in the middle row, with Black Jack on the other side.
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The first stop for the tour would be Greater London. Because of how things changed and how the population keeps on growing, the London has expanded and annexed much of the cities around it in the county. Now Greater London was one of the biggest cities in the world, a cultural metropolis where everyone is welcome. This was both Io and Fina's first time on a plane. Dane too had never gotten to ride a plane before and he was quite excited as he stared out the window, stared at the AI flight attendants - not true intelligence of course, they were androids without the human component that Dr. Grover was able to invent. Io was seated in the aisle next to Callisto for some reason - was Callisto the one who chose the ticket seating plan? Why wasn't it Jace and Callisto together?
"This is strange." Io admitted tersely. She knew Fina was enjoying it all but Io was on edge. She knew how to fly but being in a plane as it flew up and the unexpected burst of turbulence was odd. Still, the fruit juice wasn't bad. Androids couldn't get drunk, but they sure could simulate the feeling of being drunk if they so wished. Io chose not to - she didn't like losing control. "It's weird not having control." Io glanced to the back seats behind them with worry, but she couldn't see through the gap. It was business class so their chairs were bigger and they had much more room for their legs and things. "Make sure Jace doesn't bully Dane, he's delicate." The irritable android muttered at Callisto. "I'm sure Jace is nice." Dane replied, who only saw Jace once or twice during the first incident where Fina kidnapped Lita.
My, that felt like ages ago.
Io had a question though. Why was it only the androids here? "Aren't the rest of the staff supposed to be going with you?" Io knew a bit of the touring process from what Minnie told her when they were studying for it. "They left yesterday so they could spend more time setting things up at the first location." Black Jack answered, looking up from his book. It was old, something to do about a DaVinci Code. Black Jack sure didn't seem like a literary person. Io definitely didn't like books. "I guess so." Io looked Callisto over to make sure she wasn't getting airsick. then she remembered her sister was an android and that probably wasn't going to be a problem. She sighed, old habits dying hard.
"You better take this security detail seriously, Io." Black Jack said, scorn clear in his voice. The two Stealth Units were not on good terms, ever since the first fight when he kidnapped Minnie from her, Io had never liked him. "Don't make Jace do all the work." Knowing the relation between Jace and Black Jack, Io sneered. "Aren't you a bit creepy, always hovering over Jace? I'm sure she can handle herself." The android glowered at her. "We're friends, that's all." He sounded almost... depressed. No doubt Jace had no idea. Io felt slightly triumphant thanks to Callisto remembering her. "It's so nice to have you remember me this time." She gloated, lording over her bond with Cali to poor Black Jack.
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|| Dearly Beloved || Utada Hikaru ||
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Callisto accepted the fruit juice and raised it to her lips, the taste tart, but slightly sweet. She placed it down and kicked off her snow boots, the cabin pleasantly toasty. "This is exciting, a real adventure," Callisto leaned back so that Io could watch the takeoff, hoping that her sister was enthralled by it as she was. Sure, it was under rather strange circumstances, but Callisto was glad that she was going to be getting to spend time with Io, outside of their parent's home, where no adults could boss them around and tell them what to do. "Jace is harmless... well, relatively," Callisto giggled. "She won't bother Dane though, she's pretty quiet around people she doesn't know." Actually, Jace and Dane had greeted each other cordially and were now talking exuberantly over their juice.
"Sometimes, it's easier to let go of control." Callisto had found that out the hard way. While being sick, she had, had virtually no control over her life. Even now, she was always told what to wear, when to appear, what her cues and words were, but she didn't mind it, as long as she wasn't being subjected to debilitating medicines and spending days in the hospital, too weak to move. With this body, Callisto was free to live the way she almost wanted to. Away from overburdening friends who stabbed you behind the back, and parents who put too much pressure on their child. "I'm glad we could spend time together like this," Callisto smiled, their television flickering on to provide the safety information.
It seemed that already, Black Jack and Io were not on good terms. "Leave her alone Black Jack, we're on a plane, it's a closed cabin, and I don't think anyone would bother us up here in business class." Callisto stuck her tongue out, wanting Black Jack to know that he was being a nuisance. He was sitting on his own, but didn't seem to mind considering his nose was stuck in a book. He turned back to it, clearly insulted by Io's words. "Don't mind him, he's just salty in general." Of course, Callisto didn't know that Fina and Black Jack had a previous encounter, her memories of her time as Lita were still rather murky.
"I'm glad we remember each other," Callisto took one of Io's hands and squeezed it, her smile never fading. Dinner in business class was fancy, it wasn't the rumored airplane food Callisto had been afraid and for dessert, chocolate chip cookie ice cream sundaes. "I think the best part of this body is you can eat all you want and never get fat!" She declared happily around a mouthful of cookie and ice cream. Almost as soon as dinner was over, the cabin lights were turned off, indicating that it was time for them to rest. Callisto didn't want to sleep though, it had been forever since she had seen a movie and their televisions were loaded. "Hey, want to watch something together?"
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Dane was like her little brother and Io was prepared to beat up Jace if it turned out the rude and mean Combat Unit was bullying - wait, why were they getting along? Why were they happily talking about their juice? It grinded her gears to think of them being friends. Thinking of how much of a failure she was, and how friendly and great Dane was, couldn't that mean Jace was going to steal him away too just like Jarvis stealing Minnie? "See, Jace is nice, she likes my card collection!" Dane had a set of holocards of famous people in his pack. Famous historical figures like Yui the Patient, or Aria the Wild. In particular he was hoping to get a holocard of Mizuki to finish the Light Bearer set. "That's because your card collection is super cool."
Deciding that she won the little spat between her and Black Jack, Io was more than fine to ignore him for now. "You should cheer up. This can be fun." Fina advised in her head and Io sure hoped that her other self was right. They were probably special, the two of them. The fact that they could exist like this was probably a miracle. "Hymnos won't take my memories of you this time." Io would fight against it. Either way, the Admin Unit probably understood now that stealing memories wasn't how to bring about happiness. The cabin lights shut off and Fina reminded her that the flight was likely now half over. "Can I pick?" The last time they watched something together was Callisto's first week in hospitalized care when Io snuck over with a selection of movies and let Callisto pick.
Browsing through their shared screen's catalogue, Io was having trouble deciding. "I remember Minnie saying she liked Magical Trickster Lenalou?" Fina suggested, trying to be helpful. Io shook her head. No, that wouldn't work, Io knew about the twist from happy to misery and Callisto wasn't the type to like tragedy like that. "How about this? Princess of Night." It was the latest Disney movie, about a princess of a Kingdom who had her father killed by her evil sister, the Princess of Day. Day lied to the world and framed the death of the good King on Night, so she had to go into hiding. She learned about the people's suffering, fell in love with the local blacksmith of a town, and once evil sister started preparing the Kingdom for war, Night stepped forth and took back her right to the crown. It was a story about patience and forgiveness, because Night gave Day a chance to make up for her wrongs by giving back to the people.
By the end of it Io had almost nodded off. Not because it was boring, no, but rather because she was so busy watching it that she didn't hear Fina's warnings to plug into the charging port. "Did you like it?" Fina asked, already knowing the answer. Io decided to echo the question to Cali's end. "How was it? My taste isn't so bad, is it?" The flight was almost over now, maybe only half an hour until landing.
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|| Dearly Beloved || Utada Hikaru ||
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"Sure, pick whatever you like out." It would be Callisto's first movie in, well, years. She leaned back in her seat, happy that she and Io got to enjoy this time together. Callisto leaned back in her seat and pulled the blanket up, plugging in the headphones so that she could listen to the movie. It was bittersweet, but it kept Callisto on the edge of her seat as the two princess, Day and Night, confronted one another, and the movie eventually came to a conclusion. "That was..." Callisto blinked, Io wanting to know her thoughts. "It was nice," she said at last. She wasn't lying, Callisto had enjoyed the movie, "it was different, a good change of pace I think." Perhaps even metaphorical for the sister's own rocky relationship.
Callisto wished that things were different, she wished that she and her sister could be together, but just like all siblings, they had to leave the nest and take their own flight. Their circumstances were a bit skewed, but nonetheless, Callisto would cherish every moment and memory they made. Who knew how much longer her real body would last? Frozen of course, it could be years, but what happened after that? Would she continue this life as an android? Would she die in both bodies? Drift somewhere in between? It was a question Callisto never wanted answered. She looked across the aisle, at Black Jack, who was still reading with the overhead light, at Jace, who was now snoozing peacefully, and Dane who was up doing who knows what.
"I think I'm gonna head into sleep mode and charge for a little bit." Callisto plugged herself into an outlet and pushed the button for the flight attendant AI to come and make her bed. Once that was done, Callisto lay down, already feeling artificially tired. "Goodnight Io, night Fina." Callisto winked, pink eyes drifting shut. She went still, no rise and fall of breath, nor flicker of the eyelids as a normal sleeping human would have. All things considering, android bodies, when in sleep mode, looked almost dead. The only thing that could wake a sleeping android was someone interrupting their sleep or a large scale incident on the outside that alerted their senses.
When the lights rose to begin serving breakfast, Callisto stirred, unplugging her neck. She yawned and sat up, her chair moving into the upright position. Callisto wiggled the window open, her eyes widening. They were over the ocean, a glittering blue greeting them. "Wow," the android gasped, admiring the deep blue. Another nice thing about android bodies? There was no such thing as jet lag.
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So I have gathered the two of you here in private in order to discuss this problem." Dr. Grover took a deep breath as she looked at both Metis and Io. Metis was sitting there stoically, hands folded on the table of the meeting room. Io had her legs up on the table, glaring from behind her bangs at the doctor that ruined everything. Fina was of course there as well and sitting opposite the siblings, on Grover's side, was Hymnos, seeming almost mournful, translucent eyes closed. "It has to do with Callisto, doesn't it?" The soldier nearly demanded, keeping his emotions in check as best as his training allowed. Io was quite a bit more of an open book like she always was. "If you're doing something risky with her again, think again because even if I can't beat you up, Metis sure can."
Grover glanced over at Hymnos who seemed to nearly be in her own world as she managed the online network all androids sans Callisto were connected to. "While we have her in stasis right now, that doesn't mean the cancer's progress has stopped." While Metis's frown twitched, Io had had a faint feeling of this for a while now. It wouldn't be that easy to save her perennially in distress sister. "I assume there's a solution, but you need our permission." Metis, despite his shock, was very direct, voice steady. Grover nodded, rubbing the glare off of her glasses in the barely furnished meeting room. "Hymnos, if you please." The first android nodded, opening her eyes to gaze soulfully directly at Io. Io stared back at her with a mixture of pity and respect that was hard to really place. Fina seemed to revere her but Fina was a weird kid to be fair.
"There is a way to have Callisto live on permanently even once her real body dies." Hymnos explained, speaking each syllable slowly and deliberately so that Metis and Io could follow along. "But it requires doing a full mind transfer from her body into the android." That sounded reasonable enough. They would put Callisto's mind through Hymnos. A full, complete version of what is usually done to create the android personalities like Jace or Fina. "But obviously there's something wrong with that." Io scowled, shaking her head. Hymnos nodded, almost tearing up. "Just like with Minnie, we can't promise memories will transfer through. The only way to save her might erase her anyways." It felt like a knife in the gut and just like before, Io wasn't prepared for this one either.
The morning of their first day in Greater London. Except of course they were still in the plane, just an hour away from landing. The sight of the city in the distance from the window view over the sea was magnificent. London used to be a dirty cesspool of crime ever since World War Three, better known as the Light Bringer War. But then the new Prime Minister took over and began making the city a beauty once again. "It's a city with scars, but they recovered from it and are now thriving." Io said quietly, since Dane was still snoring behind them. It looked like a metropolis of civilization, giant and booming with life. "Better than the dead city we live in, that's for sure." Io muttered, trying not to dwell on the meeting she and Metis had with Grover.
This was a vacation time, and possibly one of her last chances to really be with Callisto as she is, rather than another stranger like Nyx.
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|| Dearly Beloved || Utada Hikaru ||
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|| Dearly Beloved || Utada Hikaru ||
London was a catalyst in the musical world. Many a great idols and singers emerged from the UK and while the city itself certainly had a dark past, England had risen from the ashes and became the unexpected multi-billion dollar city. Callisto's eyes glittered as their plane cast not even a shadow across the spectacular metropolis they floated towards. "We're so close, our first stop!" Her smile was infectious, she had no idea that only an hour ago, her family had discussed the next few steps in their plan of action. Callisto would have no decision in what would happen to her body, not that she even knew what was happening to it.
Callisto wasn't thinking about those sorts of things after all, she had already accepted her inevitable death, but Callisto would avoid thinking about that for as long as possible. "I can't believe we actually left the city." It was the first time Callisto had been outside of the city limits, her first time on an airplane, it didn't feel real. Of course, their android bodies didn't feel the effects of the change in cabin pressure and the like, they had a relatively painless flight. On the other side, Jace and Black Jack were discussing something in quiet tones while Dane slept peacefully, his breakfast already devoured. "Look, you can see Big Ben!"
Their plane touched ground right on time and since they were in first class, they were allowed to deplane first. Jace took the lead and Black Jack the rear, waiting for them was an attendant and a car that would drive them to their hotel, close to the first performance venue. The performance wouldn't be until tomorrow, so tonight they had the ability to tour the city. Jace was on guard, it was her job after all, and as soon as they got into the vehicle, Black Jack disappeared. "We can take a cruise on the River Thames if we want? Or we can go and watch the changing of the guard at the castle?" Callisto was practically bouncing she was so excited.
Their hotel was fancy, the security was tight and their room had quite the view. There were three separate bedrooms that were all connected in the living room. Already their room was filled with gifts, welcoming them to England, including a box of the local delicacies and a basket full of different kinds of chocolates and crisps. "Words here are so funny. Why is there a u in color? Why do they call chips crisps?" So many questions, Callisto hadn't gotten the chance to finish high school.
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This might be her last opportunity, and so Io really didn't want to waste it. They were here in London, historically a smog infested seedy big city, then ruined by the Light Bearer war, and was now a big city again, rebuild it even more splendor than it once had. Callisto looked excited the whole way to the hotel while Io was a mixture of anxious and wary. She was officially here on guard duty but in reality it was because Callisto was trying to save her or something. Still, someone like Io was already damned, there was no two ways about it. "You won't even let her try." Fina complained, and Io felt the gut punch in her chest. Fina was the one who should be the saddest because of her loss but she seemed almost entirely focused on worrying about Io, who really did not like being worried about.
"I kind of want to see the Museum of Light." A museum build recently to house historical memoirs of the Light Bearer War. Dane nodded, his eyes lighting up a little. "Maybe I can try more Light Bearer cards!" The innocent exclaimed, bouncing with something between energy and exhaustion after the flight. "I hope I can find a Mizuki for my set." Io glanced at him, like a parent watching over their child. "Maybe you can even find a rare platinum laminated Ronan the Black Reaper." Ronan was Dane's favorite because according tot he history books he was everything a man was supposed to be. Strong, sensitive, protective and tough, he was a hero just as much as the rest despite his painful beginnings. Dane beamed at the thought. "That would be great! I want to be more like Ronan!"
Shy underachiever Dane would never be strong and cool like Ronan. But Io didn't need him to be like that, nor did she want him to be like that. As long as he remained innocent and weak, Io was happy. Because she was a piece of shit, because it meant he would always need her. At least someone would need her. A glance at Jace - the one who was replacing her spot as Callisto's favorite person in life. Whatever someone said, Callisto probably didn't really need Io anymore. And Minnie would have been so much better off if only Io hadn't come into her life. "A boat tour of Thames sounds fun too." Io decided to consider one of Callisto's suggestions as well.
Today was their free day to do whatever they wanted but they didn't have time to dally. After some discussion it was clear that they were having trouble deciding exactly what they wanted to do. It wasn't until Black Jack put his foot down for the and made the decision. "We're going to the Holmes Memorium." He declared officially, clearly not biased because he most definitely didn't have a shelf full of Holmes books back home. "After that we can check out the Museum of Light, then visit the concert site, and finally, a late night tour of the River Thames." He looked around, checking for any objections. Dane seemed content and Io didn't particularly care one way or another.
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|| Dearly Beloved || Utada Hikaru ||
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"That sounds good to me," the Museum of Light was a museum they all learned about. The Great Light Bearer War was, of course, the hallmark of history. It was the turning point for Japan and what allowed their city to flourish into the gleaming utopia the upper echelons of society believed it to be. London though, London was something else. The museum memorialized the pinnacle pieces of the war. Including the Black Reaper, Ronan, the technical genius, Allyana Vorkov, the Little Sinner, an idol in anguish, and little Yui, the Angel. There were more of course, there was an entire hall dedicated to them. Callisto could easily recall Dane's obsession with heroes and villains, touting how he waned to be like Ronan from the time they were young.
They were still young, a fact that was easy to forget. Callisto was only sixteen, she was reminded every time she thought about the cryo tube her body was frozen in. Her future, ripped away. She was supposed to finish high school, go to college, elevate her family's position. Instead, she was here, traveling the world, in a body she wasn't sure she could call her own. She was living in it, yes, but... how many sacrifices were made for her to be here? Lita was gone, and in a way, Callisto knew Jace wasn't over it. She loved her though, Jace loved Callisto for herself, not for the person she used to be. A hand slipped into her own, falling into step beside her. As protective as ever, she wasn't opposed to Io coming with them, Callisto had expected her to protest, but instead, Black Jack had. Why?
"You only picked that for Dane's sick, didn't you?" Callisto teased, sticking her tongue out at her sister. Was it weird for Io to see Callisto with another girl? Their parents certainly wouldn't appreciate it, they were old fashioned in their beliefs. Callisto herself had certainly never thought she would end up with someone older and... female. Due to their indecision, Black Jack made up an itinerary for them. "It sounds good to me!" Callisto chirped, placing her bag down on the bed. "I'm going to change into something more suitable for touring, I'll be right back." Jace followed Callisto into the bedroom, closing the door behind her. "You should wear this one," Jace pulled out a set of plainclothes a white blouse and black skirt. "It's perfect," no need for elaborate outfits when you were supposed to be in disguise.
Once dressed, the two of them exited the room, Black Jack having already called a car for them. "Let's go," he pushed them out the door, disappearing as soon as it closed behind them. While Callisto couldn't see him, no doubt everyone but Dane could. "I know we only get today to look around, but let's make the most of it!" Hopefully her optimism didn't seem forced, Callisto was just happy to be with the people she loved in a new city.
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"He was my only friend." Io defended herself without shame. Dane was someone she wanted to protect and keep safe from the harsh cruelties of the world. Thankfully Lady Reiss wasn't a cruel person and she too cared for Dane. At the very least she provided him a home to be safe in, in exchange for performing tasks in her interest. Because of her, Dane and Io no longer had to do petty crime, they were reformed and turned into people worthy of something, even if the worthiness was only to serve the Flock. Though now Io was turned into Fina and now she was in a far more useful body than she ever would be. "Other than you, I guess." Could twins count as friends? It was impossible to know, really.
Dane grinned as Io helped him pick an outfit - just a simple tee-shirt, a vest coat and pants, nothing too fancy but still fairly comfortable at the same time. "Thanks. I'm so excited for this." He nearly bounced and Io nodded, happy to have pleased him. After failing Callisto and Minnie, Dane was her last chance at salvation. "You should forgive yourself." Fina added from inside Io's head. She didn't like how Io was always sad all the time, she didn't want it to be like this. "Well, I'll just be over in my room changing." Once in her room Io let out a heavy sigh. Callisto didn't have much time, she had to make the best of this last vacation. As she changed into her chosen outfit consisting of a simple leather jacket, a pleated plaid skirt with long socks and a white top sporting a gold design on the front, Io was ready for the day.
Black Jack was brooding in the back, eyes never leaving Jace as he remained invisible in the back, Jace was sitting up front with Callisto in the car, allowing the two sheep to sit next to each other as they were prepared to make their way. "It's odd to not have to drive for once." Dane said with a spring in his voice. "It's different being a passenger!" He could drive nearly any kind of vehicle, even more outlandish types like a train or a battle airship. Why did Jarvis teach him all of that? Only Lady Reiss would know the answer to that question. "Well, you're on a vacation for the most part." Io told him with a shrug. "Might as well relax."
"We missed the Festival of Light last week." Black Jack informed them from his stealth as he did his online research. "But the special exhibit for Yui should still be up and ready for viewing." As usual it was he who was in charge of the itinerary. "I'm excited." Dane grinned. "I hope to show Yui my respects for her hard work." Sure her home would always be Japan, but the exhibit was here in London at the very least. "How long ago was the Light Bearer War again?" Io asked, not really remembering since she was never that smart in school.
Black Jack shrugged as the car moved along the air straights of London. "Maybe a hundred years or so? Can't you look it up on Hymnos?" Io grimaced, not having thought of that. Ever since the incident with the virus, she didn't want to rely on the network as much as she once did. In any case, the car eventually made it to the Museum of Light in all of it's humble splendor - fancy enough, but not so much that it was needlessly extravagant. "We're here. What do you want to see first?" Clearly they were saving Yui's exhibit for last.
"How about the section for Xavier and Damian?" Io suggested as a starting point.
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Once they were dressed and ready to go, Callisto got into the car, sitting beside Jace, who had changed into a pair of gray joggers and a hooded shirt. They were all incognito, not wanting to draw attention to themselves. "Look, I can see it from here!" Her eyes sparkled as they came across the museum, Callisto had previously been somewhat of a history buff, although a bit of her memory was fuzzy from all of the transfers she had gone through. The important things were still there of course, it was just, some of her memories were confused between what was herself and Lita. The building they were driving towards was not imposing on the landscape, in fact, it was built into a hillside, the roof made entirely of sod. The outside was a panel of solid stained glass and when the light hit it at just the right angle, it sent the image of the light bearer's markings across the ground.
They exited the car, attempting to debate where to start first. "That sounds good," since they wanted to save the Yui exhibit for last, it made sense to start at the farthest one. The Xavier and Damian exhibit was together and while the outside of the museum was unassuming, the inside was lined with history. There were artifacts from the war, including the actual holo screen Damian used to decode and send messages. In the entryway, a donation box was filled to the brim and Callisto found enough room to stick a bill inside to pay for their entrance fee. "Wow, this is beautiful," there was a statue dedicated to all those who had died, a large plaque with the engraved names of the light bearers who had perished.
The statue was made of bronze, they were children, appearing to be asleep, resting peacefully. Above them was a sign, reading about freedom. It repeated the phrase in several languages, each of which was translated by her inner systems when her eyes laid upon them. "It says that the Damian and Xavier exhibit is this way," Callisto pointed, leading them into the large room that depicted their histories. There was a small memorial to Jenny, flowers resting on the statue dedicated to her. In the center was a glowing holo screen, playing a live video feed of one of the fights that Damian and Xavier had been involved in.
"It's crazy to think that this was only a hundred years ago," that children were born with powers, that a child had saved the world from the oppression of light and darkness. Now, there was no such thing, there was no imbalance, children didn't have powers. Allyana Vorkov rebuilt Japan to be a mega empire, one that had exceeded the limits of imagination. Callisto couldn't wait to perform there, alongside some of the best pop idols that the world had ever seen.
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Welcome to the Museum of Light. Io was mildly impressed by the view as they entered and saw the extravagant inside o the building. Following Callisto's lead felt nostalgic - always Callisto would lead around because she knew Io couldn't read. Io could read now in her robot body of course, but still she couldn't help falling into bad habits. They went to the Xavier and Damian Exhibits, which were right next to each other. The statue of Jenny was sad, Xavier's failure to protect the girl he loved would always remain as a monument here. "I' just like you." Io whispered mostly for Fina's sake, because she had lost the girl she loved. Not that Fina really agreed. "She's not really gone? There's always a chance, Hymnos said so... I won't give up on Minnie coming back..."
"A letter? What's this?" Dane tried to pull it out of the glass container without reading the inscription but Io stopped him. "Don't do that. Everyone wrote a parting letter on their deathbed, and only Yui's allowed to read them. She still hasn't read them yet, so they're still waiting for her here." Dane's eyes went solemn as he realized what he had almost done and he scrabled away from the sealed letter so as not to look as if he was trying to do something. "S-sorry! I won't do it again!" He stammered, bowing a few times in panic. Once they were finished looking at Damian's technological advances as a co-inventor for Allyana's VorTech, it was time to move on to next ones. "Let's go see Aria and Minako next, they're next to each other as well." Following Callisto's lead once again the five moved to their next location.
Aria's exhibit was a sad one, especially since she wasn't able to leave behind a letter for Yui to read. Sure, Luna wrote one based on the few memories she had left but in the end it wasn't the same. Minako, too, had died before she was able to write her letter and Luna did her best to write a substitute letter, just like with Aria's, it wasn't right. Aria had her entire compilation of live concerts uploaded onto a holodisk that could be tuned like a radio to see her different songs, different outfits, and even had a tribute to realize the fact that she was in fact, the Goddess of Hyperdeath who had tried to destroy the world. Minako's exhibit included her ninja tools like the smoke bomb and shuriken, fake vials of poison, and a log of activities she undertook as a member of Sanctum who worked under K and Old Ray. "It's sad." Dane was full of thought. "Both of them never got to say goodbye."
Io eyed Dane with a dark expression. "Not one ever really gets to say a perfect goodbye." Mind dwelling on Callisto's state with her body continually getting worse even in stasis... would she get to say whatever she wanted to before the end? Was there nothing else she could do? Black Jack seemed to be staring at the broke Nautilus as part of Aria's exhibit, though of course the dutiful brother kept an eye on his sister, Jace, who would never know most likely. "Next is Ronan and Allyana." Io gave Callisto a rueful smile. "Lead the way, sis."
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|| Dearly Beloved || Utada Hikaru ||
Callisto led them through the exhibits, just like old times. She held Jace's hand though, ,Black Jack remaining incognito and tailing them. Sometimes there would be a slight shimmer and Callisto would be able to tell where he was hiding. Dane was the most interested in the museum, they had come here for his sake after all, but it seemed that Io too, was more interested in the exhibits now that she could read. Callisto could remember it like it was yesterday, Io's struggles to grasp their language because of a learning disorder. She had spent many a sleepless night attempting to tutor Io, but her sister had distanced them and their nightly tutoring sessions had abruptly come to an end. It was nice to have no pressure on her now, to not need as much sleep as a human, to only ever worry about a low battery.
Dane almost read the notes left sealed in a bottle for Yui, but Io was quick to stop him, reading the plaque and recognizing the significance. Callisto was interested in the historical aspect behind each piece, she had learned about the war in school, but never to this extent. "It's a little bit sad, isn't it? I wonder if Yui is watching over us now," they went along to the next room, reading all about Minako and Aria, a fellow idol. Enraptured by her performances, Callisto spent a good part of that room watching the videos of the performances. "She was... incredible," it was the only word that could aptly describe the feelings invoked from watching her. "Not as good as you," Jace shook her head, "she's so dark." Callisto shook her head in disagreement, but she could see the wonder in Jace's eyes, she knew that the combat unit too, was taken by Aria Matsuri.
They went on to the next room, Ronan and Allyana's room. Ronan's story was a tragic one, the room containing a complex timeline of his history, from when he was taken by Ira Shoku, to his accomplishments in reforming himself and becoming a good older brother. Callisto's heart wrenched in her chest, her thoughts flitting to Metis. No doubt he was worried, all he wanted was for his sisters to be alright, but they had pushed him away. Was it wrong of them? Callisto wasn't sure. In truth, he had endangered their lives, he had killed an innocent in his conquest to return them home. Callisto wasn't sure if she could forgive him, but seeing this timeline, how much Ronan had struggled with his crimes, it made her soften.
"Do you think Metis really wanted to bring us home?" Callisto asked quietly to Io. "Are we awful sisters for leaving him behind?" Callisto wrestled with this as they continued on to look at Allyana's section, arguably one of the most accomplished members of the Freedom Fighters, Allyana was a technical genius. It attributed her brilliance, her creations, her advances in science that were well beyond her time. She had set them on the path that led them towards the creation of android technology. It was Allyana they had to thank for their current bodies.
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- Then at least we both die together. Ah, but sorry for the mia. My computer is/was having some problems, but it's okay now cause I'm getting a new one. My post will be up soon.
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Jesus Christ! I don't want to die in the maze. What am I going to do if Verix doesn't reply?
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Alright, I think the maze has had enough of us. Everyone can begin finding their way out.
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- Ah I was waiting for alliqua to post. I'll post later today though.
Edit: Ahaha, so I kinda misjudged my timing and I just got done with my hw at 10:21 and I have to sleep now, but I promise to have it done after school tomorrow. It'll be the first thing I do.
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@Moahi and Verix, waiting for you two to post before I do.
@Alliqua_Dark, you haven't posted in a while.
@Alliqua_Dark, you haven't posted in a while.
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- @Moahi & Everyone else, I'm not going to be able to post until a day or so. I have a book review I must write for APHG, which I can't really procrastinate on because it's due tomorrow...Whoops. Just as heads up, or if you're wondering why I haven't responded to Moahi's post toward mine.
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- @Chikawaa!~ Well I'm responding a day late, but nawh man you're 'aight. And I just realized this, but wow my post is colorful with all the text.
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@Verix
Rereading things now, I realize I'm not too sure if Tsubasa's eye had changed back to normal or not, I went on the assumption that it hadn't though if I'm wrong just let me know and I can edit my post. ;)
Rereading things now, I realize I'm not too sure if Tsubasa's eye had changed back to normal or not, I went on the assumption that it hadn't though if I'm wrong just let me know and I can edit my post. ;)
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- Ah I'm sorry for writing ridiculously long posts, when I was actually done with my post it was at 400 hundred words so I thought, "Hey! What if I did this." and boom. I did. lol.
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@Alliqua, that's alright it makes for an interesting time.
@Everyone, there is no posting order so feel free to reply whenever you're ready!
@Everyone, there is no posting order so feel free to reply whenever you're ready!
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So I revived an old RP of mine over the weekend and it desperately needs new members. If you wouldn't mind taking a look, I would be very grateful.
roleplay/the-tower-society-familiar
roleplay/the-tower-society-familiar
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That moment when you realize your character is 23 and everyone else is just a baby nugget O_O
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- I hope you don't mind that I gave the meeting place a room number, I just needed a place where I could put him.
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I think I will manage, and in that case I think I would like to properly reserve the character!
Though, as for the type of demon I was thinking along the lines of a ‘Dybbuk’ demon? As in, they could possess people and other creep stuff in that sense, if that is allowed?
Though, as for the type of demon I was thinking along the lines of a ‘Dybbuk’ demon? As in, they could possess people and other creep stuff in that sense, if that is allowed?