DKender
Only One Skeleton has the Power to Control both Life and Death, Light and Dark, Words and Blank Space, Our Humble Lives Continue Only by the Grace and Magnanimity of This Skeleton
Nay, let us walk from fire unto firey skeleton ...
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Post by DKender on Nov 18, 2012 23:14:05 GMT -8
Alex took Ash's hand and gave him a firm handshake. "I'm fine, Sir." He looked at his feet. "But I might visit Missus Kerry sometime. Uhm. Not for therapy. I want to ask for a hug. Is that weird?" Well, now that he said it out loud, that really did sound weird. "Never mind. Thanks for trusting me, though. Good night, Mr. Ashley."
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Post by Dr. Jar on Nov 18, 2012 23:17:10 GMT -8
"I don't think that's weird, you need someone, you don't even have family out here." He sighs. "I don't know what else to say, kid. Goodnight." He watches him go, and then turns his back. He was just a kid after all, and not a very bright one.
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Nov 22, 2012 20:34:38 GMT -8
Frank- "This conversation is sealed!"
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Post by Gillsing on Nov 25, 2012 10:16:38 GMT -8
(Ben was up and about where people gathered. Which was apparently the community center? Then he went back to bed.)tab Ben had been asleep when Jackson had woken him up, telling him about zombies outside. Then Jackson had left in a hurry, and Ben had started to put on his armour. Once he was done with that and ready to fight, the fight was long over, with Ben all dressed up and nowhere to go. tab "Damn. Good thing there weren't hundreds of them." tab Because that would've been all "thanks, guy, we were running out" (of zombies), he thought to himself. And what would this do to their tentative plans to kill lots and lots of zombies? Would people be more willing now, or less willing? tab And what tales would the lone survivor be able to tell? Ben was really eager to find out, though that Thierry guy would probably have to translate. Unless of course Sharma could barely speak, or move, in which case it would all have to be told through a third person anyway. Which would probably be Thierry too, since they had seemed to be close at the time when Sharma had left.
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Nov 25, 2012 20:01:50 GMT -8
Frank- "Actually, the reason Jackson was quick to respond is because he was in the comm center already, with the hatchet. And such. Meanwhile, Ashley was doing Paul Revere, so y'all got summoned to battle by HE. It has been posted to the Ben & Jackson's room. So mote it be, three times three times three!"
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Post by Dr. Jar on Dec 11, 2012 1:53:39 GMT -8
"Alex, I have something very important to ask you...Beyond what happened before you brought the survivors back." He looks around, and off the roof, a little dully. He may be on pain medication right now, or possibly in pain, it was hard to tell. "I know a lot about arming and disarming, and using weapons, I thought I could teach you some protocol maybe. I'm very good at protocol. I think you'd be a good man for it, you have the brain and the body and you're diligent and courageous." He taps him on the shoulder lightly, and smiles slightly. His teeth are a bit uneven and yellowed, and his canines seem sharp. It makes a strange contrast to his olive complexion, marred by the scars of youth gone by. "We are entering a new age...and I think some of us are going to be protectors...I can help train them, things are of practical use. We could use some protocol, but you might be a good example!"
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DKender
Only One Skeleton has the Power to Control both Life and Death, Light and Dark, Words and Blank Space, Our Humble Lives Continue Only by the Grace and Magnanimity of This Skeleton
Nay, let us walk from fire unto firey skeleton ...
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Post by DKender on Dec 11, 2012 11:59:17 GMT -8
" Brain and body?" Alex laughed, like this compliment surprised him, and moved away from the near-patio region. "I dunno about that part ... but I do want to be prepared and help people survive. What do you mean by protocol? Uhm, moral rules and stuff?"
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Post by Dr. Jar on Dec 11, 2012 13:38:41 GMT -8
"How to approach situations systematically, for the best possible outcome, and the fewest people hurt. It was always intended to be used against people with guns, but it will work just as well if we pretend that they're armed...You're a strong young man, I think you would be excellent at disarming and subduing enemies if need be, and holding them." He crosses..one arm, and tucks it into the sling. The other arm weakly gesticulates as he speaks.
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DKender
Only One Skeleton has the Power to Control both Life and Death, Light and Dark, Words and Blank Space, Our Humble Lives Continue Only by the Grace and Magnanimity of This Skeleton
Nay, let us walk from fire unto firey skeleton ...
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Post by DKender on Dec 11, 2012 13:51:01 GMT -8
"Strong, huh? You give me too much credit. Mr. Ashley, when I saw the mall demon, my body froze. And I don't mean frozen with fear, either. Not exactly. It's like she separated my consciousness and physical part. Trying to resist her was like fighting paralysis." He stared at the city. "I'm nothing. I'm weak. But I don't want to be weak - it's not my destiny! I was a miracle kid, you know. Science can't explain THIS!" Alex pointed to himself. "Maybe things will get better. So I'd be honored to train with you and learn systematic protocols. Synergy, right? Heeey. Since you're Catholic, can I, um, confess something in confidence?"
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Post by Dr. Jar on Dec 11, 2012 15:47:06 GMT -8
"I'm not a priest, but you can tell me what you like. I think we are all beyond judging each other morally, generally speaking." He says frankly, putting his good hand in his pocket. "You have shown enough bravery since then, I am not worried about you being made of the wrong stuff for the job. If anything you've taken on these duties all by yourself, I thought I might provide some tools to people who seemed to be doing it already." He exhales and looks up at the sky, filled with fluffy clouds.
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DKender
Only One Skeleton has the Power to Control both Life and Death, Light and Dark, Words and Blank Space, Our Humble Lives Continue Only by the Grace and Magnanimity of This Skeleton
Nay, let us walk from fire unto firey skeleton ...
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Gender: Unknown Skeleton
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Post by DKender on Dec 11, 2012 16:30:11 GMT -8
"You're not a holy man, but you're a police officer." He whispered "police" - lord have mercy on Ashley if the resident anarchist ever learned about his real profession. "My dad said that the immortal soul answers to God when you die, but on earth we answer to the cops. So it's like you're God's servants. Right?" Alex knelt and made the sign of the cross. "Forgive me, Sir, for I have sinned. It's been four weeks since my last confession. Since then, I've stolen a man's pants, kicked down a door, lied three times, made a woman cry, had deliberate indecent thoughts about - uhhhm - six people. And I'm starting to doubt that God is good." He bowed his head. "Sorry. So, I know you won't judge me and all, but what's a good penance for that? Just for my peace of mind."
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Post by Dr. Jar on Dec 11, 2012 17:02:42 GMT -8
Ashley squints as it is hard for him to think of how police have to do with god, though he supposed that if they followed protocol and written law, indeed they would be protecting the people. That was divine, in it's own way, though there was still the matter of 'thou shall not kill.' Well, he hadn't killed anyone except the dead, and they were already dead. He did not think there was a cure to that. "You can try a hundred hail Mary's, though I don't think any of that sounds like a crime. I don't know if anyone can get through their lives without having indecent thoughts, and at this point we have all stolen something from someone. It is a time of crisis, things become desperate. I think we are facing a trial, perhaps one of faith, and I intend to be the right hand with the time comes, and protect these people. I think it has always been my calling, and now is better than ever." He pauses. "Did the people not spend many years in chains, and many more in the desert, and under the Romans? They did not lose faith. I do not know of this will always be, perhaps the army will come and clear everything, and life will become normal again. I make no assumptions about anything, Alex..."
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DKender
Only One Skeleton has the Power to Control both Life and Death, Light and Dark, Words and Blank Space, Our Humble Lives Continue Only by the Grace and Magnanimity of This Skeleton
Nay, let us walk from fire unto firey skeleton ...
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Gender: Unknown Skeleton
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Post by DKender on Dec 11, 2012 17:33:10 GMT -8
"You're right." Alex seemed much calmer. "There's always been suffering. Guess I just didn't notice, since my life was so good before this." He smiled and saluted. "Please teach me. After that bullet wound heals. Uh. Oh boy. One hundred, huh? Hail Mary, full of grace ..." He's going for broke! One hundred Hail Marys. And that's that!
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Post by Dr. Jar on Dec 13, 2012 22:16:39 GMT -8
"Alex, come to talk to me soon, we can plan training. I am hoping to involve Tyrone at least as well. " He nods at nothing in particular, and walks downstairs.
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Dec 15, 2012 23:49:09 GMT -8
Frank- "As Mohammed was the Seal of Prophets, I am the Seal of Conversations. IT IS DONE!"
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