The Escapist Avatar Adventure: An Open RP (Now Re-Opened!)

[bluecrimson]

Tajuh watched the proceedings in his machine with a bit of annoyance. He already knew that the Archangels, for the most part, were indifferent to this or wanted to defend their own and there was a very high chance that the only real retribution Tomoya would face is the guilt he had for all the lives lost. Besides, he knew from the Tokyo-3 incident that would be an extremely effective punishment.

Melethia tried to keep that hard glare on, but something about Gabriel's reaction drained the anger out of her. That and there was something about the man that seemed to resonate with her. She approached the extremely short man and put a hand on his arm and speaking to him in an unusually soft tone. "Mister... Please, just try ta make sure this kinda thing doesn't happen again from your end, okay? Just do that, please. It's all I ask..."She kept her head turned so the only ones that could see her quietly crying were her, him, and the Boss.

Slindis kept a extremely stern look on her as she addressed each archangel there, and they could tell from the powerful Aura of Good that she was an extremely experienced Paladin. [color=c20000]"I understand that none of you could really tell who I am, and to be honest, I don't know if you do care. The main thing I want each and every one of you to get from this is that the standards you all hold yourselves to have to drastically improved. I saw the requirements for that stone in the temple, and you know what? From what I've seen, none of you can successfully claim to follow those standards, and for the most part, each and every one you presume yourselves flawless. I implore you to hold yourselves to the highest standards, because you're supposed to be the example for what people should strive to be! Yet the only ones that seem like they at least try to hold themselves to that standard are Uriel, Gabriel, and Goenitz."[/color] The one fact that was still hanging in the air was the fact that they knew relativey little about what the Drow had done before arriving here.

Devon remained silent as the voice began to rage through his head again. Oh, he just gets to walk away to his loving fucking family after all of this? Billions dead, and the Bugzapper gets to go home to his mom, dad, and the smoking hot chick waiting for him? In a few weeks it's all gonna be A-Okay, then? FUCK HIM! FUCK THESE WASTES OF ETHER! IT'S JUST NOT RIGHT! HOW THE FUCK DOES HE GET OFF SO EASILY, HUH?! HOW!? HOW!? HOW THE HELL DOES HE GET TO HAVE A LOVING FAMILY WHEN SOME OF US ARE LEFT WITH ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY NOTHING!

On the outside, though, he appeared perfectly calm even if he was a bit worn out, though. For a brief moment, though, Teri focused on her fellow Author and saw the unadulterated fury seething within him, and Jegudiel could fully see what the young man was concealing, although it seemed as though she would keep it to herself.

 

[Ninjamedic]

[color=c20000]"I understand that none of you could really tell who I am, and to be honest, I don't know if you do care. The main thing I want each and every one of you to get from this is that the standards you all hold yourselves to have to drastically improved. I saw the requirements for that stone in the temple, and you know what? From what I've seen, none of you can successfully claim to follow those standards, and for the most part, each and every one you presume yourselves flawless. I implore you to hold yourselves to the highest standards, because you're supposed to be the example for what people should strive to be! Yet the only ones that seem like they at least try to hold themselves to that standard are Uriel, Gabriel, and Goenitz."[/color]

Fionn placed his left hand on Slindis's shoulder. "That was well put, let me take it from here." Slindis could see the sincerity in his face, she was one of the few who respected him and The Preacher. As she walked to the side, Fionn faced Barachiel, making it no secret by his expressions the sheer contempt he held for all of them, except for Goenitz. He began to address the whole group.

"Excellent speeches my cherubic friends. Clearly you've all studied public speaking, you all obviously love your voices so much." Turned his eyes at Barachiel "I'm aware after all of this lip service you're giving us you want to whisk away the mass murderers from any genuine punishment, shall I break out the world's smallest violin for him and his family? I've noticed no words for families that have been thoughtlessly slaughtered in all of this, what will be done for them? The knowledge that the man responsible can now suffer the burden of being a family man? It seems to be that the question isn't if Tomoya should be allowed to return to society after all he has done, rather its whether or not anyone who has done this can be let back into society? After all, I'm sure you've had no problem destroying, exiling or killing other Villains for far less."

He looked at Tomoya. "If it were up to me," he pulled out Sandy, "I'd put a shell between your eyes and hope you consider yourself lucky. But, in light of what a great man taught me." He holstered the weapon "I'll be the better man in all this". He then looked over the Arch-Angels again, "Tell me though, after this sorry excuse for remorse, I'm guessing you will all just go back to lording over your little kingdoms again? Safe in the knowledge that you have nothing to worry about if you screw up again?" He could tell Michael and Raphael didn't care.

He walked back over to where he placed the sack of angel feathers, picked one up, and tossed it at the two as he walked back. "As you can see, I've had no difficulty dealing with your forces. However, I heard that they instantly spring to heaven upon their deaths. So they, and you, can do what you feel like, and get away with it? No, see I don't like that. Where I come from, we have a far simpler and clear cut system; you do something bad, and you get a bounty on their head for their arrest or takedown, or either depend on the severity of their actions. I can tell some of you don't care about what we have to say here, so I'll be blunt."

He stepped directly in front of Barachiel, and delivered a punch with his left hand into the Arch-Angel's stomach, winding him. "You want to take Tomoya away? Fine, get rid of him. You consider an apology adequate remorse for your neglect? Fair enough, but if you ever let this happen again, or think for even a second you have a right to cross us" He leaned to speak directly into his ear. "I'll personally ensure that you all learn from your mistakes. Understood?"

Fionn then stood up straight, walked back to his original spt, and sat back down. "Anyone else have something to add?"

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Goenitz

After the Heroes had their say in the end result of this entire mess, Goenitz pulled Barachiel after Fionn had struck him, keen to avoid another pointless war, his nose still bloodied after being kicked in the face.
[color=006566]"Right, EVERYONE, Get that man to a cell and everyone else start cleaning this mess up! Especially the men this "Angel" used to command, I want them to witness what they have brought on the world and I want them to fix it dammit!"[/color] He ordered as he made sure his kin backed off, dragging Tomoya in tow with them.

Wiping his nose on his sleeve, he looked back to the group and said [color=006566]"...I Will ensure that this never happens again....I know what you think...Yeah, most of our kind think they are better, that they are flawless. Just know this. I wasn't always an Arch Angel, I was human once and as such, I completely understand. I don't want my planet ruined either and I thank you all for your efforts..."[/color]

It was then he glanced over to Rugal who nodded off during the speeches, clearly his wounding took a lot out of him.
[color=0065666]"...Never thought he'd get this far though...Guess I really did underestimate him...
Well...Goodbye..."[/color]
Thus he gave another bow before leaving with the other Arch Angels and Tomoya, the forces Micheal had brought in starting to pull out while repair efforts from Angels the world over took place
The world was safe again....
....
....
"PARTY AT THE BLUE DRAGON!" Shouted some pilots on the radio as the war ended and the after party began, transports already heading out back to the Space Station to celebrate.
[HEADING=1]Arc End[/HEADING]

 

[bluerocker]

"PARTY AT THE BLUE DRAGON!" Shouted some pilots on the radio as the war ended and the after party began, transports already heading out back to the Space Station to celebrate.

Teri heaved a sigh at that sound, pleased that the war had finally ended. Though she wondered if the words she gave Tomoya would stick. Time would tell; was her best guess. Giving a glance at Devon, who was already being intercepted by Caim and Angelus; the Cleric then decided to turn her attentions to Rugal again. With what Slindis told her about him being blinded again, the girl couldn't help but wander over to where he sat.

---

The King of Fighters didn't need to even guess as to who wandered close to him. The Aura alone was a dead give-away; as well as the heavy padding of a wolf. As the Cleric approached, Rugal began feeling the soothing sensation of the healing effects of the Aura wash over him; and found himself greeted by a familiar mechanical voice:

[color=0E59E4]

"Hanging in there, sir? According to Ms. Slindis, Tomoya did a number on you; and I can see why... One second."

[/color]

He heard chanting for a moment, and then the faintest of touches on his brow, taking away the pounding headache he was suffering:

Teri cast Cure Serious Wounds and heals 39 points of damage for Rugal!

---

Caim and Angelus had descended upon the bard when the Cleric wandered over to her 'father', and Caim clapped a hand on one of Devon's shoulders,

"Good that it's over now, eh? Now, I can't say I'm the most pleased with how everything turned out, but it is refreshing to see the Angels admit when they've screwed up... For once. Now, I'm owning up on that training I promised you... Tomorrow. Tonight is a time to relax..."

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Rugal

Stirring a little after around bout of white magic, Rugal was up and about again, albeit blind as a bat once again.
"Uhhhhh...Sorry, Seemed to dropped off for a moment there..." he said as he checked his face, while most of the whole "Skull getting zapped" thing was healed, there was still scabbing on his head, but he'd be fine within time.
"So we won I take it? And about time. Sorry I wasn't more help, bastard fought dirty. Well, but dirty." He added as he stood up, his body looking like it was just in a bomb blast.
"Where's the first ship back to the Station? I have a feeling that staying inside the badly damaged spaceship isn't a good idea..." He asked as he attempted to find a stick or something to help him not bump into whatever walls were still intact.

"Right....Where did I park that mech?..."

David West

Back on the Main Space Station, David was in the Medical bay following a freak episode of "Side Effects" caused by that Serum he took from Shadow.
Least he managed to take some Angels down with him.
He watched the withdrawal of Angel Forces on the Med Wing's TV and was glad to see it.
I'm sensing a lot of drinking tonight...

Striders

Once the battle was won, the massive tension that threatened the station before the battle was all but gone with everyone becoming Fire Forged Brothers by the end of it.
While some diehards believed they never should have let them on board, they kept to themselves and waited for the others to leave.

Blade/Jenny

As they were part of the Rising Dawn and thus allowed on the Hagane, The Pokemon Couple quickly acted on a promise they made before the battle started.
Waltzing up to the bar counter, Blade said "2 Bottles of Sake, Extra Warm."
Odds were, by the time everyone else showed up, they would both be smashed.

 

[bluecrimson]

Rugal, Teri, Slindis, Melethia

The rest of the odd family all met up as Slindis put her left hand on the man's shoulder. [color=c20000]"The last time I checked, your machine was badly damaged. I'm sure that Tajuh isn't going to leave it here, so just follow me. I'll get us back to the ship, no problem."[/color] She nodded briefly, letting Teri know that she had this down.

Melethia looked up at the rest of her odd family and laughed. "Last one back buys the first round!" Right after that, she quickly got in the machine that had torn through the Angelic pilots in what had to be one of the most lopsided encounters seen in recent times.

Tajuh, Gilliam

As he made his way back to the Hagane, Tajuh reported back in to Gilliam. "Angels acted as you called with the exception of Goenitz. Brash, certainly, but the man does show some great potential there. The Bard's state is less to speak of, though. I'll be here another day or so, but the machines and personnel can be retrieved then. The Hagane should stay here, though."

Gilliam raised an eyebrow as he responded. "Leave it? You know about the difference in technology, Tajuh. How badly is it needed there?"

"Considering what might be stirring up here with the man I will inform you about when I get back to you, it may be sorely needed."

Caim's Murder Family and Devon

He looked over at Caim and nodded, putting on the air that he was extremely fatigued. "Yeah... tomorrow. Today's taken a lot out of all of us. Just wake me up there when you're ready to start, and I'll be ready." He got in the machine, and it was clear that Devon had not been used to that type of extended fight.

Fuck everyone on these ships... It's obvious that Shitlord of Static is going to get a slap on the wrist at most, and everyone else is gonna go home fucking skipping in joy to their fucking friends and family. And yet you didn't change a damn thing in the end, did you? Nope, you were just dead weight, a waste of oxygen, and it would've likely been done faster if you hadn't been there. Way to fuck it up,worm.

Blade/Jenny, Hiryu

One of the members of the crew brought up two large bottles of sake warmed to the right temperature as a message went to Hiryu stating that as long as the Striders kept their weapons sheathed and stayed out of the Hagane's Hangar, they were free to come aboard for some festivities.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Rugal, Teri, Slindis, Melethia

Rugal couldn't help but smile at that.
"Well, just so long as you aren't flying that thing afterwards!" He joked as he followed his "Family" of sorts to their Mechs.
"Oh Wait...Are they going to charge for Damages? Just I wreaked 2 mechs alone!" He realized, starting to count up the figures in his head as he entered the limited Passager space of Slindis's mech.

Blade/Jenny, Hiryu

Once the massage was sent, it was roughly a minute later before the Hagane's bar was packed with Striders, each one of them dropping their swords in a neat pile in what appeared to be a umbrella rack.

Kazuya

After the battle was won, Kazuya began to take the fastest route off the Station, with the amount of damage done to the earth's surface, odds are G-corp would once again have pieces to pick up and buildings to rebuild.
Thus, he headed to the teleporters and got dropped off in Tokyo.

Kazuya is now In-active

 

[Orinon]

Rugal, Teri, Slindis, Melethia
Suddenly Rugal?s mech had an incoming message.
It was a video message from Dillon who had been absent.
"Sorry to call so abruptly but I didn?t think they?d have an extra mech for me so I had to make my own arrangements back to earth luckily after a hacking session I rigged this escape pod I'm in to shoot me into earth. I may handle the Vacuum of space but I'd rather not see if immune to burning up upon entry is one of my new body's traits.
Now then I'm heading to the Rising Dawn, you made your promise to save my family, time to see if that was true or not.
You can?t convince me to wait, I'm using the Dawn to reach aperture, either meet me there or meet me inside the Rising Dawn.
I will admit to some extent I'm commandeering the ship so I apologize in advance."
Dillon suddenly looked around
"Oh well look at that I'm inside earth's atmosphere now going to have to activate the jets and find the Dawn.
I'm not asking for help form the others they didn?t promise it, but I have your word.
Oh and Rugal,
If-if my family is saved, If I get them back with your help.
We're even, I won't hold a grudge or anything about what you did, and I'll keep your skeletons in the closet."

 

[bluerocker]

Rugal, Teri, Slindis, Melethia

Teri too laughed at Melethia's and Rugal's words before climbing into the Oto-hime, sending a message over both mech's PM links before taking off;

[color=0E59E4]

"Thanks, but no, Mel. I don't really drink much."

[/color]

Besides, there was too much to think/worry about without throwing alcohol into the mix. With whatever was going on with Devon, Rugal's injuries, as well as getting back in touch with Lucifer again; the Cleric felt that her plate was full enough as it were. Of course, to anyone else, she may have just looked like a party pooper.

The Slaughter-Burn Family and Devon

With a friendly wave and a nod from both pact partners, Devon heard, "Make sure to get some proper rest!" from one of them before the cockpit closed. Well, if anything, they cared about his physical state.

Barring that, the partners finally made their way to the flame motif-ed dragon mech; and settled themselves inside. With the fire imp gone; Caim found a welcome home in the support pod; making seating arrangements a little easier on the duo; especially with the kids in tow. However, it still proved to be a surprise when the group saw Ton Ton and Cadolbolg's mech get up on it's own and moved out with the group. Even with the knowledge of the Auto-Pilot, it was unnerving to see one of the mechs, and one of the biggest damage dealers at that, get up on it's own.

Regardless, travel to the Hagane proved to be without incident.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Rugal, Teri, Slindis, Melethia

Rugal sighed as he got Dillon's message.
"Dillon, I can't leave right now, in case you haven't noticed, I'm missing half of damn face!" He explained as they docked, his feed showing the scabbing and scarring on the right side of his face where his Bionic Eye blew up in his eye socket.
"While I can't be there in person, I'll see if there is anything I can send or some strings I can pull. Just we need time to rest, we just won a war less then 5 minutes ago! No one is ready to start another one just yet!" He added as Slindis's Mech docked in the Blue Dragon's hanger.

Sounds of Partying filled the hanger and someone even was playing music over the intercom as they exited their machines.
"Huh...Didn't seem to waste any time..." He thought as he heard the sounds of the after party.

 

[StormShaun]

Tomoya and the Seven Archangels + Goenitz.
Location: Heaven Court.

In the middle of the Heaven High Court was Tomoya Okazaki, he was trialed for massacre of humanity and for abusing his power as part-time Archangel. Tomoya pleaded that he was taken over by not just by his darker self but by a shadow demon created by the evil part of his author. The court awoke with yelling but was calmed down by Uriel giving everyone the angry eye.

Michael and Raphael were quiet.
Jegudiel and Selaphiel were unemotional as always and wanted to move on.
But Barachiel and Gabriel were on the edge of their seats as they hoped to prove Tomoya's innocence.

There wasn't a jury but a single man in white robes and a beard. Known as "The Son".
"Today we come here for the decision and trial of Tomoya Okazaki. I know he was bought here against his will and the decision has already been made to banish him from this version of the world" He said in a calming way before leaving into nothingness.

Raphael was annoyed and Michael shrugged.
Even Goenitz was nodding, agreeing with the decision and glad that he won't see Tomoya anymore.

Barachiel jumped down from the stand and walked to Tomoya.
"Ready to go?"
"Yeah, though I'll be leaving with Shaun." Tomoay said as the two left through a portal onto the Blackhawke.

Shaun, Storm, Tomoya, Barachiael, Riki and Kud.
Location: Blackhawke Hanger.

All the heroes were leaving to the Blue Dragon for their party.
In the meantime Storm had already began to plan the Blackhawke's plans to help rebuild the Earth.
"So once we're done finishing the rebuilding and revivals we need to remove their memories of this event. No one should remember such a thing!" He yelled over the large Angel crowd.

Once Barachiael arrived with Tomoya they had begun to salute.
"At east gentlemen, I am back to claim my ship and help rebuild humanity. So lets get ready to do so!" He ordered and soon everyone had gone back to their posts to prepare to rebuild the world. Storm sat there with his arms crossed and Riki & Kud to his side.

"So ..."
"I'm free, though all I want is to go home."

Shaun was on the side lines and had just finished a small portal ready for them to go home.
"And open!" He said in a happy tone as the portal opened.
Shaun walked back over to Tomoya and the two neared the portal.

"Sure you want to stay?"
"We're sure.", "We want to see what happens." The two both agreed.
"Okay then. You guys do have both our numbers."
The two nodded and backed away from the two.

Storm had went forward to meet the two and stretched his hand to Tomoya.
"Take care buddy." He said with a clear smile once he had taken of his helmet.
Tomoya smiled too and grabbed and shook his hand. "Oh yeah, do me a favor and take the Lightning Hawk off my hands, that ship should aid you guys. And you two, take my bike." Tomoya told the three still smiling.

The two slowly were being consumed by the portal.
"Take care you guys. Sorry for all we have done." Shaun stuck out his tongue.
"And remember, we will be watching." A smirk came from Tomoya.
The two turned around and walked through the portal together waving goodbye.

The portal closed and the two were gone.

The Author Shaun and Tomoya Okazaki have left the AA World

The spartan and the couple just simply looked at the Archangel of Lightning.
"Ahh, maybe I looked a little selfish back in that speech. Like I can help if I was inside him and saw everything" Barachiel sighed whilst the other three were confused.

Storm put on his helmet once more.
"What now sir?" Storm asked.
"Well I'm going to head back with my army after this. We have to rebuild as well, and I hear someone sabotaged my ship. Officially ... you are not part of the Blackhawke crew anymore." The Archangel said with a serious face, which only left Storm in shock.

"I understand." He said in a sad tone.
"Ahaha, don't fret Storm. You are still my unofficial Commander ... I do understand that you have work with this world." The Archangel said smiling.
The Spartan smiled within his helmet, he knows that he has to take over Tomoya's position now.

Saluting he grabbed the couple and ran onto the Lightning Hawk.

Spoiler: picture

The two were still surprised.
"With that done. I'll let you guys off once we arrive on Earth. I'm going to help the Angels." He smiled as he started up the ship and it instantly flew outside.
Anyone could spot it on the Blue Dragon.
"A heroes work is never done ... especially after a disaster is avoided!" The spartan said with himself as he started to fly to Earth.

The Blackhawke on the other hand had already vanished from this universe.

Tomoya & Shaun.
Location: Tomoya's hometown AKA Hikarizaka.

It was summer in this world's Japan and the two companions were walking together.
"I'm tired and hungry ... are we there yet?"
"You know this is you fault right!?" Tomoya said annoyed.
Shaun had made a portal a mile away from Tomoya's home.

With that the two had summer clothes on and spoke Japanese.
"Also don't worry about a double or something. I made sure to combine you with him so you have all the memories since you were gone. Nagisa and Ushio will know that you have only went away to grab some groceries." Shaun said with a smug tone to only be hit lightly in his side.

"Ow ..."
"So thats why I have these." Tomoya said as he held up a plastic bag as the two reached the edge of town.

Another long walk and the two came to a very family apartment complex.
"Tomoya-kun!"
"Papa!"

Were the two voices he can hear.
A smile popped up on his face with tears rolling down.
with a loud voice he cried ...

"I'm back!"

Storm, Riki and Kud
Location: Lightning Hawk | Rebuilt Newest New York.

Storm saw the two out of the ship. All three of them gazed around at the rebuilt city.
They were on a hill overlooking the city and it looked like that life was going normal in the world, even though the Angels were still rebuilding Asia. Least New York was fully repaired. The two smiled as they saw life bloom in the previously destroyed city.

Storm jumped out and opened the cargo bay from the outside.
Inside were an armor load which carried his armor. Storm only had his casual clothes on as he dragged out the bike which had previously belonged to Tomoya.

Spoiler

A clear name was imprinted on the side.
"Halo"

"Halo ... funny name of something that can destroy the world." Storm said with a smile as he remembered the adventure of Master Chief in his world. Storm's urge to go back to his world was also rising just like the dawning sun of New York. "What are you going to do now Storm-san?" Riki said clearly.

"Hah, I got rebuilding to do. Isn't that what Tomoya would want!" Storm said as he resealed the cargo bay and jumped onto the stairs leading into the ship. He grabbed a metal case and threw it at the two, which Kud easily caught in the air. Checking inside the two could see a sum of money.

"Wa ... wafu! This is a lot of money!"
"Don't you-"
"Nope, because I am ... A SURVIVOR!" He yelled in the sky as he got back in the Lightning Hawke and left the hill, leaving the two with a bike and a large sum of money.

"You think that everything is going to be okay now."
"Nope, only even more weird shit is going to happen now!" Storm said to his AI.

The ship left quickly, which left the two.
"I don't even know ... oh" Riki said as he found the helmets and a guide on how to ride a bike by Tomoya. After a short read on the green hill the two put on their helmets and slowly riding to New York where they needed to buy some new clothes.

 

[bluecrimson]

Rugal, Teri, Slindis, Melethia

Slindis looked Dillon dead in the eyes before the message closed. [color=c20000]"You know nothing of being prepared, do you? Having someone so badly injured aiding you would be dead weight, and that's not even mentioning a whole other host of issues."[/color] She closed the link as she got out to see Melethia tugging on her "sister's" arm. "C'mon, Teri! Relax a little, have some fun!" The young girl's energy reflected the festive mood on the ship.

Blade/Jenny, Hiryu, Lt. Cmdr. Browning

As the Strider Hiryu made his way in, he was greeted by the tall silver haired man offering him a glass of sake. "I would have requested a glass of scotch for you, but you feel like the kind of man that prefers some of the classic eastern drinks." Although his speech was reserved, it was easy to tell he was glad the tensions between the two had lessened.

Kazuya's desk

As Kazuya got back to his desk after all that had gone on, he noticed a note on his desk and two Poke Balls right besides it. Something immediately told him that this was Gilliam's work, as the balls didn't have the characteristic markings he put on his Poke Balls to mark them as his own. He immediately opened the note to see what the man deigned to spew and saw this:

Kazuya, I do apologize for entering your domain again, but I would like to thank you for all you were able to do out there. I understand coordinating the defenses with the group that did not sit well with you, and it takes a great man to keep his cool. As a token of my appreciation, I have enclosed two Pokemon here If you've any more issues, the day may come where we can talk face to face.

Gilliam.

Judging from one of the Poke Balls being pink it hd been meant for a small child

Spoiler: Pink Pokeball's Pokemon

The other one was opened in a safe area, and Kazuya was astonished at what that aloof bastard had sent for him.

Spoiler: Kazuya's Pokemon

Devon

Nodding a thanks to Caim, he made his way to his room. After all, shitheel, the celebration's saved for people that actually did something there.

 

[bluerocker]

Rugal, Teri, Slindis, Melethia

Teri gave Melethia a tired smile, but held firm as she looked around for Devon, [color=0E59E4]

"Sorry, Mel; but I've got some stuff I need to take care of right away. Drinking can wait..."

[/color]

With Devon out of sight, the Cleric only sighed a little, not seeing her obviously strained friend anywhere. [color=0E59E4]"Perhaps he went to bed,"[/color] she thought to herself, [color=0E59E4]"Hell, anyone needs a good nap after this... But, in the meantime, I might as well set up contingencies. We do have a mind reader on board, after all... I just hope she hasn't broken out the sake yet."[/color]

From Slindis and Rugal's perspective; it looked/sensed that the elder of the two sisters was taking up her usual modus operandi in existence; stressing about every little thought that crossed her mind. Even Garm looked a tad on the edgy side. However, when her 'parents' approached, Teri shot Slindis a desperate look; practically begging to get away from Mel. Whatever this task of hers was, it certainly seemed important enough.

[color=0E59E4]

"Please let me go for a few minutes? I promise, I'll cut loose a little after I'm done. This is [u]really[/u] important..."

[/color]

 

[bluecrimson]

Rugal, Teri, Slindis, Melethia

Slindis nodded. [color=c20000]"I understand, but after you handle this, you need to take a moment to calm down. All this stress isn't good for you."[/color] She pulled Melethia off of Teri and held her hand for a moment as she looked her in the eye. [color=c20000]"She'll be back in a little bit. In the meantime, we all should get something to eat here."[/color] Said bar was also having food served up, mostly light dishes like rice and seafood, although the cooks were making sure to have the seafood cooked separately from the regular food to avoid any cross contamination for those that had food allergies.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Rugal, Teri, Slindis, Melethia

"Always a real hot head that man..." Rugal said as the Family seemed to split up for the party
"I'll rejoin you later, just want to get this wound covered, hate for someone to lose their lunch..." Rugal said before he made his way to the Medical Bay to bandage his head, while the healing had worked wonders, he still looked worse for wear, not to mention the lack of eyeballs thing.

Blade/Jenny, Hiryu, Lt. Cmdr. Browning

"....."
Hiryu took the glass from Browning as Jenny and Blade were already tipsy from the liquor known as Sake.
"....They always spoke rather highly of this drink...maybe after tonight, I'll know why..." He said as he raised his glass to Brown and said in Japanese "{May fortune favor you and your men.}"
He then took a drink and nearly spat it out at how strong he found the drink, seeing he was never much of a drinker.
"*COUGH COUGH* Uhhhh...excuse me...Jus....Alcohol wasn't really something I cared much for..." He hacked, clearly this was one of his first times drinking.

Kazuya's desk

[color=9f2e68]"...a...Teddiursa...and a...shiny Ditto...."[/color] Kazuya said to himself as he eyed up the two Pokemon.
[color=9f2e68]"....That...sneaky...wonderful...clandestine...fucking...BASTARD!"[/color] He sobbed as the normally no-nonsense Kazuya left as he hugged his new Pokemon, squeeing like a little fangirl with tears of sheer utter joy.
He silently cursed Gilliam for being so fucking wonderful as to make his dreams come true and cause him to break out of his permanent state of alertness.
[color=9f2e68]He most likely has cameras up...BUT I DON'T CARE! I'M A REAL POKEMON TRAINER NOW![/color] He thought as he enjoyed the happiest moment of his life.

Goenitz

Content with the turn out of the Trial and the removal of one of the more "Earth based" Angels, Goenitz returned to his own residence, not wishing to be part of whatever fallout would occur, after all, he had other plans.
Going to his study and punching some keys into his computer, he brought up a list of names, people who were..."In his way".
[color=006566]While the events that transpired were unexpected, they weren't un-welcome...[/color] He thought as he went to Tomoya's name and deleted it, he wasn't ever going to be a problem again.
[color=006566]Was certainly easier then just killing him and his actions will deflect attention for the time being. And to think, I never thought he'd be of any use to me what so ever...Well, one less name to worry about...[/color] He thought as he scrolled down a list that spanned hundreds of names, Angels, Humans, other creatures, All the way to the Boss herself.

[color=006566]Have to admit, never thought Rugal would become so relevant in my plans, a meek little child from Berlin...not to mention the rest of that rabble...[/color]
Pausing for a moment, he then grinned as he sang one of his favorite songs.

[color=006566]"...Well, I can feel it...coming in the air tonight...Oh lord..."[/color]
He then added some more names to his list:

Adel Bernstein
Melethia d'Tarkanan
Rugal Bernstein
Slindis d'Tarkanan
Teri Gravel

[color=006566]"And I've been waiting for this moment...for all my life...oh lord...oh lord...
....
Now...to wait...heheheheh...."[/color]

 

[bluerocker]

Rugal, Teri, Slindis, Melethia

With a quick nod of thanks, Teri climbed on top of her favorite dire-sized wolf and sped off down the halls; careful to not knock any personnel down on the journey to the bar...

Blade/Jenny, Hiryu, Lt. Cmdr. Browning

After asking one or two crew members along the way, Teri finally made her way to the bar; and to her pleasant surprise, found her query. Wandering to the Gardeviour, Teri tapped Jenny lightly on the shoulder; and asked in a clear voice (or, at least, as much of one that was manageable by the Tablet) and asked, [color=0E59E4]

"Ms. Jenny, I need to speak with you about something important. May I please have a moment of your time?"

[/color]

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Jenny, Teri

"-And then I said "THAT'S WHAT SHE THOUGHT!" Jenny finished a punchline, causing roaring laughter from everyone nearby as Teri got her attention.
"Aw Little Teri! How are you!?" She asked in a tone not unlike a slightly drunk aunt.[color=0E59E4]

"Ms. Jenny, I need to speak with you about something important. May I please have a moment of your time?"

[/color]
"Well, Anything for my little cleric friend!" she slightly slurred as she pinched her cheek before following her and Garm out of the room, stumbling slightly, Sake always went straight to her head, no exceptions.
"So....What can I help you with? Romance trouble? Is the dream hunk getting you down?!"
Teri was starting to wonder if she was too late to get her sober...

David, Slindis, Melethia

As Slindis and Melethia went for something to eat, "HEEEY! SLIN! MELETHIA!" shouted a familar Irish Voice as he wheeled himself in on a wheelchair with a IV drip in his arm.
"Got word of the news from the telly, Hellva job you two did out there. First round is on me!" David said, looking a lot healthier then he was while he was on the Serum.

 

[bluerocker]

Jenny, Teri

"So....What can I help you with? Romance trouble? Is the dream hunk getting you down?!"

[color=0E59E4]"'Dream hunk'?! Well, he is very easy on the ey- No! FOCUS TERI! You're friend's mental stability is on the line here!"[/color]

The Cleric flushed a vibrant pink, a little surprised by Jenny's forward comment. After all, the Cleric was under the impression that Jenny was a shy young lady, like herself. Shaking her head, and allowing a chorus of laughs escape from her Tablet, she waved her hands dismissively, [color=0E59E4]

"No, it's not quite that. You see, one of my friends, Devon, is... well, I'm not entirely sure what's wrong with him. However, it's not a physical ailment, that's for sure. You see-"

[/color]

That was when the Cleric gave a quick rundown of the idea of Shadows, and how she had a theory that their fight with Shaun might have awakened one in Devon; doing well to avoid mentioning her own in the process.

[color=0E59E4]

"So, as you can imagine, I think that all the stress and pressure from this war is boiling over; and with the Shadow most likely up and running around in his head... I'm really worried about Devon's state of mind right now... Do you think you could talk to him at some point, or in any case, keep an eye out for any weird sort of mental signals? Please? Devon may not be my closest buddy; he's still my friend and our comrade. So, just keep an eye out for anything odd, alright?"

[/color]

With that, the Cleric led Jenny back to her group of friends, and wandered down the halls again; wondering if the Gardevior would remember anything she just said.

 

[Daft Sikes]

Hadrian

Hadrian sat at the corner of the bar, watching the socializing people both with minimal interest, and a bottle of Jagermiester in hand.

"What a day..." Hadrian muttered to himself before pouring himself a shot and downing it. He scanned the room lazily, before halting his gaze on Lupito, and what he assumed to be his master standing with their friends.. "Greetings!" The werewolf called in Lupan and waved the both of them over. "You two wanna join me for a drink? I'm kinda lonely over here."

 

[Sgt_Jakeman214]

In a hallway onboard the Blue Dragoon, 4 souls found themselves lost.

"What... The fuck?"
"Some fucker hit me with something big I think..."
"Where... Where are we?"
"......."

Jake, Gabrielle, Akane and Aftan all found themselves standing aimlessly.

Only a second passed before each of them drew a weapon and formed a circle, back to back.

"Only one thing I can think of. Author above. We're not free." Jake spoke heavily.
"Agreed. But, perhaps it isn't our actions that are controlled, merely our presence in this world? I do not feel... Controlled."

"I can feel the spirits of many happy people, and some, no most of the Rising Dawn crew. Jenny is strong and happy, where were we all last?" Akane informed them, her eyes closed.
"The Blue Dragoon and The Hakane. About to go kick Tomoya's shit in." Gabs said, looking into shadows with her ludicrously sized sniper rifle.
"Well, only one way to find out. Akane, take point and lead the way to the crew. Weapons up, trigger discipline." Jake ordered.

The four of them advanced cautiously down the hallway, rounding a corner and finding the entrance to a bar.

They looked very out of place to the eyes of all in the bar, being armed and dead serious.