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Mar 2, 2013 22:47:12 GMT -8
Post by Dr. Maneep Pamplemousse on Mar 2, 2013 22:47:12 GMT -8
Patti flinched at his touch, but immediately relaxed. She turned to face him. "We can't let those goons get there first and we definitely can't let down or guard as long as they're about... I don't want this, we've got enough shit to deal with with the walking dead... fucking p- fucking..." She let out some hostile air in a huff. "Goddamn eternal questions to life. 'Why can't we all just get along?'" She sighed and hugged Ash, resting her face on his neck and breathing slowly and deliberately. Did he feel moisture on her face?
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Mar 2, 2013 22:52:53 GMT -8
Post by Dr. Jar on Mar 2, 2013 22:52:53 GMT -8
"Hey, hey Patti, it's ok... We'll get through all of this. People are too petty to see we have bigger problems, but I think those people need help, and we need to protect ourselves....It's alright, take a deep breath." Patti was so tough, he wondered. She wasn't someone to get emotional at the drop of a hat. No, these things had worn her down and made her tired inside, and he worried a little bit. Ashley wasn't the most sensitive person, he was downright dense most of the time, but he knew now was a good time to just stop talking. He squeezed her and held her there, and wondered what would become of them. Life would go on.
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Mar 3, 2013 10:35:01 GMT -8
Post by Dr. Maneep Pamplemousse on Mar 3, 2013 10:35:01 GMT -8
After a while, they walked the perimeter one last time, holding hands, as the golden hour was drawing to a close and the last useful light had disappeared. She glanced up at the southern sky. "Christ. That's freaking beautiful. I guess there are some perks to the end of the world as we know it..."
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Mar 3, 2013 14:00:51 GMT -8
Post by Dr. Jar on Mar 3, 2013 14:00:51 GMT -8
"I used to see a sky like that when we went hunting when I was a kid, but never like this." He stared into the dark and for a moment didn't think about the zombies underneath or out there, and the gangs and the crooked cops holding people up in corners. The night was beautiful, and he was happy. He had never been a romantic person, and generally didn't really have an appreciation or understanding of when things were really sensitive. He had never gotten people flowers, or hearts with candy, but this was special. "I'm happy." He remarks, his voice didn't sound particularly happy persay, but there was a kind of genuineness that made it sincere anyways.
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Mar 3, 2013 20:47:54 GMT -8
Post by Dr. Maneep Pamplemousse on Mar 3, 2013 20:47:54 GMT -8
After a while, Patti re-appropriated her hand, stretched wide, and yawned. "Alright. I think I need some sleep. D'you think you could draw us up a map of the station tomorrow? I think that would help us plan this thing." "I don't even know if we're going to do this. There might be some strong resistance to bringing more guns back here. Maybe we could leave a cache of them somewhere where nobody would look, and bring the protective and non-lethal stuff back here. We'll have to think about it some more." "Also, think about who you would like to come with us. I'll see you in the morning. Stairs tomorrow, right?" "G'night."
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Mar 3, 2013 20:59:50 GMT -8
Post by Dr. Jar on Mar 3, 2013 20:59:50 GMT -8
"I'll do my best Patti. I know the station pretty well. I think I should come regardless what happens. Try to sleep well." He squeezes her hand before letting her go to have her evening without him. "...I think no matter how they feel about guns, no one could disagree with vests and smoke." He sighs. "I doubt anyone has taken that from the station, at the very least." He smiles at her, and rather brightly. Their evening was nice, somehow.
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Mar 3, 2013 22:15:48 GMT -8
Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Mar 3, 2013 22:15:48 GMT -8
And the evening evened. Good night everybody!
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Mar 8, 2013 1:47:37 GMT -8
Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Mar 8, 2013 1:47:37 GMT -8
Beau went out on to the roof to drink his glass of wine. There was a large pigeon coop, and a young black man with dreadlocks. He was sitting on the far side of the roof. It smelled strongly of marijuana, and it took Beau a moment to realize it wasn't from it being smoked, but a large garden of the leafy plants. There also seemed to be other various vegetables and herbs, which grew with varying rates of success. Chou ran around on the roof, sniffing the air and looking over the edge at the city. Beau walked to the other side of the roof, walking over a plank-bridge to greet Ibi. Below on the patio, he saw two young people sitting.
Beau- " 'Allo, we do not meet before?"
Ibi- "Wow, I'll say."
Beau- "I am Beau, do I interrupt you in your duties?"
Ibi- "Not at all, my man. I'm Ibrihim, people call me Ibi."
Beau- "It's a good place to be, on this roof. The sky is so different now. Do you see interesting things here?"
Ibi- "Just the stars, but that's pretty different now, isn't it?"
Beau- "Indeed. Reminds me of being far from land, on the water."
Ibi- "Yeah, I never thought about it. Why stars are like this. But, Briar said it was that we couldn't see the stars before because of light pollution. It's a crazy thing to imagine, that light, as good as that was, could be pollution."
Beau- "It goes away in an instant, at least."
The skyline was indeed devoid of lights, except a few dim lights at PanPac, and from the far side of Denny, further west. Beau- "The marijuana is growing very well. Sad, eet is still illegal in France. Can you believe?"
Ibi- "Hahaha, it isn't still illegal in France! Unless you know something about France we don't."
Beau- "Haha! Most think my accent is so stereotype. I am from France."
Ibi- "No, it's beautiful. I'm just from boring ol' here. I have some cousins that live in Germany, I don't really know them."
Beau- "I think place is only boring for those born 'zere. I think the same thing as I go to other countries."
The hatch to the roof flew open, and art kids emerged, shaking into the cool night air. Casey- "Hey! We heard you guys talking."
Beau- "Ah, 'Allo! Oh so many lovely young people here."
Everyone blushed 'n stuff. Beau- "That's sweet, you're great."
Beau- "Are you students?"
Casey- "Yes! Do we look really young?"
Beau- "Not too young. Students 'ave the energy, excitement. What do you study?"
Ibi- "We're all from the art school, it's that building over there."
Beau- "Oh wonderful! Do you make art for the building? I see in the community center."
Casey- "That's us!"
Briar- "We do what we can. There's so many new people, you came alone didn't you?"
Beau- "I did."
Briar- "That's pretty amazing. Did you know a guy named Humbert?"
Beau- "I hear this name before, but only here. I only know my dog, haha."
He whistled and Chou came running from the other end of the roof, agile feet crossing the plank like it was nothing.
Briar- "He's SO CUTE! I met him the other day, but only just for a few moments."
Beau- "He is a good ally, he wakes me when ghosts come."
Briar- "Aww! We got a kitty for that job. I don't know how good cats are at it though."
Casey- "Yeah, I guess we're not really dog people but for that guy we'll make an exception. He's like a perfect little unicorn."
Beau- "Heheh, Chou will get the big head."
The youths laughed good-naturedly, like they had any other choice. Casey- "Wow, I don't even know where to start. I'm glad we have you here. You're so interesting, it'll be great to have a lot of conversations with you."
Beau looked hesitant for a moment.
Beau- "Well... I would like to consider this my 'ome but... I may leave soon."
Everyone gasped!
Briar- "No! Why?"
Beau- "It is very lovely 'ere, but... I look for something. The mummy."
There was a lot of heavy silence, in a short space of time.
Ibi- "Yeah... I heard that. I don't... I don't know what to think about that. I think everyone's been saying that, but it's just pretty unbelievable."
Beau nodded. Beau- "This is first place I find where anyone who 'as interest. I feel I must do it. To help. I am no warrior or artist."
Casey- "You could learn to be an artist! Aww... Sorry, that was stupid."
Beau- "No, you are all lovely. Perhaps we talk more, even if I may leave?"
Casey- "Oh yeah, sure!"
They wanted to talk more, but it was difficult to think of something to say. Beau sipped his wine and told them about some slightly exaggerated adventures of world travel and the high seas. Casey wished he was mega-smooth, so he could bust some moves, but their age difference seemed insurmountable the more Beau talked. Ibi felt feelings and stuff. People came and went from the adjacent rooftop, and the stars turned in their paths. Beau took turns flirting with the youths, and sussing out their personalities. He found Ibi to be very prudish, perhaps out of some religious shame about his sexuality. Casey was as cheerful as a child and always looking for an angle to insert himself into a narrative. Briar was especially interested in stories of a life very different from her own. After Beau had finished his wine and gotten an unrequested refill from an eager art student, and took turns talking with each of them, he stood with Casey looking at the skyline and chatting while the others ate snacks nearby.
Beau- "This lip jewelry, what is it for?"
Casey- "What? Oh... Ha... I dunno, just 'cause it looks cool. I know that sounds stupid."
Beau- "Oh no, it is lovely I just... I wonder 'ow is the kiss with it?"
Casey wobbled really hard on his feet.
Casey- "Uh! Haha-- Uh, guess you'll have to find out sometime... Ha...!"
Chou seemed interested in something. Beau looked to the dog, dropping his flirtatious smile. He was perched on the edge of the roof, looking off into the night, his head cocked to the side, in classic canine curiosity. Beau walked over to the dog, kneeling to get the dog's point of view.
Beau- "Qu'est-ce que c'est? Quelque chose d'intéressant?"
Chou- "*Wheeen. Arf!*
Beau recognized this arf. It was not a hostile sound, but rather the recognition of humans. Beau leaned forward, his eyes searching the street below. Chou wiggled his nose and he followed the point to a few forms, clambering between cars on Aurora. Beau stood, and turned to look at the kids.
Beau- "Humans. Do we call or...?"
Casey- "I don't know... They won't be able to hear us."
One of the forms in the distance fell to the ground, and the other staggered to help. Their body language displayed injury.
Beau- "I... I will go down there."
Casey- "Oh my god! What if it's a trap?"
Briar- "You should get someone else to go with you."
Beau could sense every moment he was wasting precious time. He only nodded to Briar, and ran for the stairs.
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Mar 17, 2013 21:52:57 GMT -8
Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Mar 17, 2013 21:52:57 GMT -8
Much later...Kaito and Tyrone are on guard duty.They were bumming around, sitting on turned over milk crates sharing a cigarette they'd found outside.
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Mar 18, 2013 1:56:04 GMT -8
Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Mar 18, 2013 1:56:04 GMT -8
They were near the little shack where the stairs came up to empty onto the roof. The smoke was feeble in the evening breeze. The world smelled like death and they hoped the smoke would improve it. Tyrone- "You and Sonya again?"
Kaito- "...Nn. Hell, I don't know."
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Mar 18, 2013 2:04:37 GMT -8
Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Mar 18, 2013 2:04:37 GMT -8
There was an unusual rustling from the dark part of the roof. A shadow had fallen over the entrance to the south stairwell, and barrels of rainwater also obscured the view of the rest of the roof.
Tyrone put out the cigarette and stood up. Tyrone- "Uh, I think we ought t' get back to it, huh?"
Kaito- "Nn." They stood up in the weird shadow, and began to stroll toward the edge of the roof.
There was another rustle, and two figures emerged from the darkness behind the rain barrels.
Redhead- "Oh hello boys..."
Brunette- "Hi, we're new here."
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Mar 18, 2013 2:17:42 GMT -8
Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Mar 18, 2013 2:17:42 GMT -8
Tyrone- "WHOA! Damn, hun, haha. Y' scairt me thera."
Redhead- "Oh sorry! Heehee..."
Kaito- "Hey. New? I thought... I heard some new people were in the clinic..."
Brunette- "Oh yeah, that's us. We wanted to go have a look around at things, y'know?
Tyrone- "Huh, weren't y'all messed up now?"
Redhead- "Oh it wasn't that bad."
Brunette- "Yeah, we got better! They really did a good job in the... clinic. Hey what are you guys up to? Wanna hang out?"
Kaito- "Hm. I don't know. Maybe."
Tyrone- "Um, maybe so, but we got t' take a look off th' roof firs'."
Brunette- "Oh hey, what are your names?
Redhead- "Yeah we're trying to get to know everyone, but it's soo hard to remember all these different h-people. I think we'll remember you two though. " Kaito didn't move and Tyrone only took a few steps, still looking backward.Kaito- "Mm, I'm Kaito and that is Tyrone. Who are you ladies?" Tyrone was still crabwalking slowly toward the roof edge. Redhead- "Oh I'm Abby."
Brunette- "I'm Jenny. Hey Tyrone, right? Is there a good place to party around here?"
Tyrone- "Um, I..."
Abby- "Yeah! Like, do you guys have anything to drink? Like, alcohol or whatever."
Kaito- "You sound fun." She walked over to Tyrone, between him and the edge of the roof to tap him on the arm flirtatiously. Tyrone finally stopped walking and let his face get pulled into hers. He searched her for meaning. What was this? Jenny- "Yeah, partying would be great! Like-- oh wow feel this air up here! Isn't it great?"
Kaito- "Party girls. Nn. "
Abby- "Yeah just like, mmmm! Feel that air, going into your lungs! Doesn't it feel sooo good?" Abby tilted her head back slightly and did an exaggerated inhale of air.Jenny- "Oh were you guys smoking? Do you have cigarettes?
Abby- "Yeah I love cigarettes! Smoking is so fun."
Tyrone- "Hey, hey, cool it, babies. We got a job t' do now. I jus'... Where did you come from again?"
Jenny- "Oh we just came from that other place. The one nearby."
Abby- "Yeah, it's over there I think. It's so hard to tell up here!"
She pointed vaguely to the opposite side of the roof that Tyrone was headed. It could possibly be in the area of PanPac.Jenny- "We hated it there."
Kaito- I'm sorry, Jenny.
Abby- "It was terrible, yeah! I like it here a lot more."
Jenny- "Yeah that's why we were in the.. clinic."
Tyrone- "Yeaaaah, 'Kay..."
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Mar 18, 2013 4:58:46 GMT -8
Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Mar 18, 2013 4:58:46 GMT -8
Kaito suddenly noticed something was decidedly unnatural about the murk in the air tonight... Kaito- "Whoa. Um, that shadow moving... Hm... Something is not right here. You should stay close to us, ladies."
Tyrone- "Kai-to. Wake up, budda. I think they have a notion why."
Abby?- "Heehee... maybe we do..."
Kaito- "Oh no."
Jenny?- "Heeheehee..."
Tyrone- "See what I mean?"
Abby?- "I AM JAKIL, VOICE OF MOCKERY!"
Jenny?- "I AM HIKAL, CROWN OF PESTILENCE!"
"REE HEE HEE HEE!"
Tyrone- "RUN DOWNSTAIR! I'LL-" The red-headed demon telepathically threw the barrels of rainwater at the two men, slamming them dangerously against the edge of the roof, dumping cold water all over them and the ground beneath their feet. The demons continued to cackle.
Tyrone wheezed and rolled a barrel off himself. He flailed uselessly for a moment, then tried to say something. All that came out was gibberish. Tyrone- "Hubbiza! Hubbizafubba!" Kaito silenced him with a hand on the shoulder. Kaito- "The streets..." Below, hundreds and hundreds of zombies were squeezing their way into the building, through three freshly opened doors along the front of the building. A dissipating murk of unnatural shadows around them seemed to have a dampening effect on the noise of their approach, but now that it was too late, the effect was slipping.
Back on the roof, the demon dead were highly amused.
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Mar 18, 2013 5:22:36 GMT -8
Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Mar 18, 2013 5:22:36 GMT -8
Hikal Crown of Pestilence - "Y'know, I really hate that every time I say "Your mother sucks cocks in hell" no one takes me seriously!"
Jakil voice of mockery- "I knowwww! Well anyway, you're all gonna die, dudes!"
"REE HEE HEE HEE!" The brunette grabbed Kaito by the back of his shirt, and started spinning around with him in her grasp like some silly, horrible mockery of a slow dance.
Tyrone staggered to his feet, hyperventilating slightly. Kaito- "This dance is no good."
Tyrone- "Damn! Damn! Uh..."
Hikal Crown of Pestilence- "Ugh, what should I do now? They got inside, we can just do whatever we want, right?"
The brunette dumped Kaito on his duff, and he slid several feet on the slippery cement.
Jakil Voice of Mockery- "Oh you go ahead hon, I'll take care of this mess."
Hikal Crown of Pestilence- "You're the sweetest! Kisses! "
The red-headed demon leapt off the roof like a graceful ballerina. The brunette grinned with bloody teeth at the two men. Jakil Voice of Mockery- "Boss says take the mayhem to the max, so I don't got time to fuck around with you guys. So, just die, 'kay?"
With a wave of her hand she threw them off the roof like she was brushing dust off a table. They fell, flailing for a terrifying moment, and landed on the patio with a loud crash. She followed after, landing with surprising grace and sauntered through the glass doors into the comm center.
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Mar 20, 2013 2:50:29 GMT -8
Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Mar 20, 2013 2:50:29 GMT -8
Jakil had called to Hikal with her spirit. She waited impatiently. Jakil Voice of Mockery- "Hm. I feel like my head weighed more this morning..."
Hikal fluttered up to the roof with a pouty face. Hikal Crown of Pestilence- "H-What?! I had a guy with me! I must have dropped him, damn it all. Zadokhis was inhabiting him. Ooh he's gonna be maad!"
She cocked her head to look at Jakil's missing head chunk.
Hikal Crown of Pestilence- "Aww, hard day, wasn't it? These folks are just no fun."
Jakil Voice of Mockery- "I KNOW! Baal, this shit is BO-ring! What's the point of running amok if -" She noticed something invisible come out of the roof and take up an orbit around them in the spirit world. Jakil Voice of Mockery- "Ab-Dhur? REALLY?"
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