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

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Hadrian, Slindis, Lupito

Slindis walked over to the half werewolf with Lupito in tow. [color=c20000]"I'll just be having some tea with honey here, and Lupito will be having some water."[/color] "And what's the problem with me having the firewater?" [color=c20000]"Lupito, I remember when you were young. You could hardly handle the lightest brews! No, you'll be sticking to non-alcoholic beverages. I don't need you jumping on someone."[/color]

Slindis watched as her daughter ran off to talk with Akane, then stroked Lupito's shaggy fur as he grudgingly drank the water. [color=c20000]"Sorry about that, but he can be stubborn about the alcohol. I'm not having him crush people here with his size. If what Lupito here let me know earlier is correct, you're called Hadrian. Is that correct?"[/color]

She extended her left hand to the Werewolf, and the handwraps that the Drow was wearing stayed calm as she shook his hand even if they were a bit too warm. [color=c20000]"I'm Slindis, and the green haired elf is my daughter, Melethia."[/color]

 

[Daft Sikes]

Hadrian, Slindis, Lupito

Hadrian nodded and smiled warmly at the Drow. "You are indeed correct! It's a pleasure to meet you Slindis. I remember you back on the ship, but I never really had a chance to introduce myself." He looked over her shoulder at her daughter. "And you're a parent too? Good on yo-" Hadrian's words died in his throat.

Looking at Melethia, he found that she was talking with Akane, whom he hasn't seen in a while. Standing by her were Aftan, Jake, and more importantly, Gabrielle/Kokoa. A big, toothy grin formed on his face as he slowly stood up from his stool. "...I'm sorry to cut this short, Slindis," He slurred as if in a trance. "But there is some... business I must take care of." In what seemed to be in a single step, Hadrian crossed the room and was standing right behind the Shadow Knight, a "malevolent" red aura surrounding him.

A second passed.

Two...

Three...

...

...

"GUESS WHO!" The lycan then wrapped his arms around the much smaller vampire, giving her a gigantic hug, all while laughing with joy.

 

[Sgt_Jakeman214]

"Melethia! How are you? You'll have to tell me everything!" Akane said as she noticed the little elf walking up to her.

Weapons were sheathed as the four stood at ease, clearly among friends, or at least not enemies.

"GUESS WHO!" The lycan then wrapped his arms around the much smaller vampire, giving her a gigantic hug, all while laughing with joy.

"I come back from being nothing, and of all the people, it is HAS-BEEN THAT HUGS ME FIRST!" Gabs said. Using the shadows, she slipped free of the Lycan's grip before reappearing above him and dropping for a hug of her own...

...That looked suspiciously like a chokehold. But it wasn't, evidenced by the grin that was NOT deranged on Gabrielle's face.

"Hello Miss Melethia, how have you been?" Aftan asked, choosing to leave Gabrielle and Hadrian be and get their fighting done with before the party started. They still needed to have their big talk, but now was not the time.

Jake meanwhile gravitated towards the bar. A rum was quickly found for the Author who took the stool right at the end.
"Guess I missed it. I hate playing catchup. Fuck." he mumbled to himself.

 

[Daft Sikes]

Hadrian, Gabrielle

Hadrian put a hand on her head and ruffled her hair. He stood back up, with Gabrielle arms still wrapped around his neck. "How are you doing Ko-, I mean, Gabrielle? Haven't seen you in quite a while!" He paused and leaned his head closer to hers and whispered into her ear. "[sub]Interested in adding me into that little harem of yours yet?[/sub] "

 

[Sgt_Jakeman214]

Hadrian, Gabrielle
The sound of the slap echoed across the bar. Gabs let go of the lycan and slipped around to his front. "You don't look like Aftan or Tails-I mean Akane to me, so keep dreaming smelly fur." she said happily, taunting the big man/wolf/thing.

Another voice sang out across the room. "Mr Hadrian! Been a long time, come over and share a drink with me, fill me in on what happened out there. You've no chance at the One True Threesome. Trust me."

 

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Melethia, Akane, Hadrian, Aftan, Gabrielle, Jake, Slindis

Melethia gave the Kitsune a high five before she started talking. "I had a really good time! That machine worked really good for me out there, an' I tore lots of 'em up, too. Shows 'em right for hurtin' my family! There was also that jerk that went an' attacked Wheathair also, but we all made sure he couldn't do much. Who attacks in parley, anyways?" Akane could easily guess that the girl was referring to Rugal even though at this point she really should know the man's name.

When Aftan walked up to Melethia, the Knight could see the same mischevious glint in her and Akane's eyes, which might be a bit concerning. "Like I just said, I had a great time out there! The Fairlion was a really fun machine to pilot, an' Wheathair was great in the sister machine until it... Well, he's okay, so that's all that matters!" She continued chatting cheerfully while David went to the bar and got started on his quest to ensure there was no more alcohol left on the hybrid carrier.

Finally, Slindis and Lupito noted Jake arriving at the bar not too far from them and the two went over to him as Browning continued to drink with Hiryu. [color=c20000]"Jake, I saw some of the things you did with the ship. The others can say what they will, but without you, we wouldn't be having a drink here right now. Good job."[/color]Devon

As the rest of the ship enjoyed the festivities, the bard was in the first of many dreams that were more like nightmares, but they would not allow the man the peace of simply waking up at a whim.

No, they had him for a full eight hours, and they would use up every last second to ensure that the man could find no peace.

 

[Daft Sikes]

Hadrian, Gabrielle, Jake

Hadrian rubbed the welt on his face, frowning at Gabs. He gave a dejected sigh and shrugged. "Well, I'm not looking for a threesome in particular," He made a move to step around Gabs and join Jake at the bar, only to direct his course at the last second and lowered himself down by her ear, whispering once more. " [sub]I'm more in it for you, y'know,[/sub] "

He gave her a quick peck on the cheek and crossed the room with that same burst of speed from earlier and took a seat right by Jake. In the wolfman's hands were his bottle of Jagermiester, and two other shot glasses which he spun on his fingers.

 

[Sgt_Jakeman214]

Melethia, Akane, Hadrian, Aftan, Gabrielle, Jake, Slindis

Aftan and Akane glanced at each other. "Mele, what are you going on about? We missed everything. Last we remember was being on the Hagane, we'd all just teleported here. You'll have to explain everything..."

The Two women were joined by a somewhat redfaced Gabs, who had two bottles of sake and glasses for three. "Comeon, let's find a table and listen to what we missed, yeah?"

Meanwhile, at the bar, Jake simply gave a vacant stare to Slindis before locking onto Lupito. His eyes returned to Slindis as he downed the rest of his rum in one shot.

"What job?" he flatly stated. "I was not here. Last I remember, was arriving on the Blue Dragoon, and being given the Hagane. Other than that, 5 minutes ago I arrived in the hallway. Now, that is a mighty fine Dire Wolf you've found. Is he a new friend, or an old friend?"

Getting up off his stool, Jake did something odd. He walked up to the Dire Wolf and offered his hand. "G'day. My name is Jake, I am an Author of the Avatar Adventures, this universe and setting. Pleasure to meet you Mr?"

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Jenny

"Ah well sure Sweetie! I'm the best shrink in The Big Apple for a reason!" Jenny giggled as she finished her shot with a slight "*Hic!*" while Teri went to look for Rugal.
Once she was gone, the Resident psychia-"*HIC*!" went looking for her patient, bringing a bottle with her just in case he or she wanted a drink.
Managing to stumble over to Devon's Room, she scanned the room and found him sleeping.
Mmmm....maybe if I use Dream Eater... She thought, breaking her code of "No Mind Reading without Permission" as she sat on the floor next to the door and attempted to enter Devon's dreams.

Rugal

Teri found Rugal, now decked in one of his spare suits, where did he get it? Shut up!.
He was carefully wrapping bandages around his head, mostly to cover up his wound rather then stopping bleeding or infection.
He stopped as Teri entered his "Sense" range.
"Teri? Mm, Thought you young teens never turned down the chance for a drink?...Is something the matter?" He asked, showing that his perception hadn't faded with his blinding.

 

[bluerocker]

Garm | Rugal | Teri

"Teri? Mm, Thought you young teens never turned down the chance for a drink?...Is something the matter?" He asked, showing that his perception hadn't faded with his blinding.

The Cleric gave a soft sigh of relief to see the King of Fighters still up and kicking; even if his medical attentiveness could have used a bit of work. Rugal could practically hear the Cleric's eyes roll when she said,

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"Let me take care of that."

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And before Rugal could object, Teri had already descended upon him, checking for infections and working on whatever other minute healing was needed. As she did so, she spoke again,

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"To answer your question sir, it's two fold. First, I don't really drink. I mean, I like to nurse a glass of wine; but that's about it. The second... Well, if that conversation with Slindis gave anything away, I've got a few things on my plate calling my attention... Not really the state of mind to want to party, you know? Besides, I wanted to make sure you were doing alright. An exploding eye is no laughing matter!"

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As she said all this, Rugal could already tell that the exploding mech incident, as well as that little moment with Dillon probably put Teri a bit more on edge about his safety than normal. She hadn't been this fussy about his health since they first met on the Rising Dawn.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Garm | Rugal | Teri

While he was thankful for her concern, Rugal was also worried about her constant worrying.
"...Listen, I understand that it's in your nature to fret over others, you need to un-wind. We just won one of the largest conflicts in the history of our realm. If we can do that, not much else can so much as touch us." He said as his bandages were redone, covering most of his damaged face.
Still, Teri wasn't having any of it, causing him to sigh in a annoyance.

Then an idea.
"....Tell me, I've see your style and fighting, mostly zoning and attacking at range while you tend to the wounded. And I think I have a technique that might aid you in battle...If you are interested in being trained in it's use, that is..." He offered, hoping to take her mind off her troubles.

 

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Jenny, Devon

Jenny found that trying to enter the dream was flat out impossible at this range, even though his defenses should have completely been down when he was asleep. She hadn't seen much of him from past experience, but there'd been nothing to indicate that he'd be immune.

If she was to see the condition he was in, she'd have to try again at closer range to try and slip through a crack in the defenses. The fact that he already had these defenses was more than enough to tell Jenny that Teri's suspicions were spot-on.

Melethia, Akane, Hadrian, Aftan, Gabrielle, Jake, Slindis

Slindis turned back to Jake after finishing her tea. [color=c20000]"He's Lupito, and he's an old friend of mine. One of the best companions I've ever had. And although you may not have been there, the fact still stands that you were willing and ready to stand up and take charge."[/color] Lupito rubbed up against Jake while trying to get at some of his alcohol, and Slindis quickly moved them a small distance from him.

Melethia looked up at them as she took a seat. "Well, there was a really big space fight out there! Good thing I spent the day before it findin' out the basics of how it worked, 'cause it made the fight really easy! Shows those kinslayers! Tore a hole right through 'em, we did. I'm really sorry ya guys couldn't punch 'em in the face afterwards, but I left a small present for them in that Black Hole Gun thingamajigger of theirs." She gave that impish grin again which made the young elf look a lot like a young Akane.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Jenny, Devon

Jenny was rather confused by the reaction she got from her attempts to pry, but she had a duty to her patie-"*HIC!*.
Getting up and attempting to open the door, being locked naturally, she began to try and find another way in...
Looking at a air vent, She thought ...Well...I am TECHNICALLY a Ninja...
Undoing the screws with her telekinesis, she then climbed in, bringing the bottle of Sake with her.

As Devon slept, the sounds of her attempted breaking and entering rang out as she crawled though the Air Vents above him.
She came to an opening and began to undo the screws while she was still sitting on it.
Needless to say, gravity took over and she fell on the floor at the foot of Devon's bed.
"WAHHHHHHHHHH! OOOF!...ow...." she groaned, least the bottle wasn't cracked...

 

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Jenny, Devon

She got up to see that Devon was still in a dead sleep, and he hadn't even bothered to remove any of his equipment before heading to sleep. Still, since she was so close it only took a few minutes to find the single crack in the wall for her to slip in, but the feelings she could glean off of that small crack were far from what she expected from any member of the Rising Dawn: malice, hatred, loathing and a host of other feelings along the same line.

She could use said crack to get in further, but this struck her as very odd. Dreams were where people usually got away from what was troubling them. if this man's dreams were filled with such hatred, how was he feeling when he was awake?

Teri's concern for the Bard had been very well founded.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Jenny, Devon

Once she felt just the surface of Devon's dark thoughts, her mood changed instantly to one of concern.
Leaving her drink on the side cabinet, she sat next to the sleeping Author, his feelings starting to get clearer and clearer as she neared him.
"...I had no idea..." she whispered to him as she laid a hand on his forehead, hoping the direct physical contact would help her access his mind better.
Right...best knock first... She thought as she gently prodded into his mindscape, wondering what was worrying him.

 

[Orinon]

The Rising Dawn
The Escape pod eventually reached the Rising Dawn, Opening the hanger with his Golden iPod wasn't easy but he managed it. Once inside he decided this was too good an opportunity to pass up, besides any possible security had likely alerted everyone someone had entered the ship.
"Activate announcement system" he said allowed and a brass microphone came out a hidden panel.
"Attention passengers, this is you old captain speaking."
His voice carried throughout the rising dawn many looked up form what they were doing, some recognized the voice others were confused.
"I'm back bitches."
He got out and felt dizzy, he was still missing blood from the fight, and he needed the medical bay.
"Activate and charge healing array in medical bay." he said aloud, and far off the machine began to charge.
"Humble or grand as it may be, there's no place like home."

 

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Jenny, Devon

Surprisingly, she got in incredibly easily to a room that was completely grey. Said characteristic even transferred over to Jenny as she looked down and saw that all the color was gone from her as well.

Well, what do ya know, shitstain! Someone actually bothered to come in here! Guess that she thinks that she can Pokeheal your dumb ass, but I don't know if that makes you dumber or her dumber. Still, since the Pokewhorelet decided to drop in, how about we have some fun here.

After the extremely harsh statement was finished, the room began to feel increasingly oppressive. If Jenny was going to back out, now would be the best time.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Jenny, Devon: Mindscape

Unfazed by Devon's cruel words, I mean, she'd dealt with worse over the years.
She was however like the Monochrome effect, it was like being a Noir Film.
Well...Hello to you too...If you think I've leaving you like this, you're wrong. I'm not letting you going to suffer like this. So how about you just make this easy, All I want to do is help... She retorted as she set up a Reflect Barrier behind her and sat on it, not letting his hostility get to her.
So tell me, what is the meaning behind this room supposed to be?

 

[bluecrimson]

Jenny, Devon: Mindscape

Last time I checked, this wasn't your mindscape, Pokemon. Still, A Gardevoir. Psychic type, weaker defense, moderately fast... I think this will do. The Reflect barrier that Jenny was sitting on was shattered by something ramming through it, and the oppressive effect in the area was making it harder for her to access her psychic abilities.

The Houndoom was the only thing in the entire room that had any sort of color to it, and it gave a bloodthirsty howl as it stared Jenny down.

[Does he ring any bells, Whorelet? He's been specially made to take you down. Bruiser, bite her and don't let go until your teeth touch again.

The Houndoom leapt at the Gardevoir, and the Dark typing allowed it to ignore any Psychic type blasts sent its way as it sent a Will-o-wisp blazing towards her. The rumors about the burns from a Houndoom never healing had been widespread throughout the Kanto and Johto regions. Now it wasn't quite sure what would happen due to her being in his mind, but the huge risk didn't make it something many people would want to test.

 

[Diablo1099_v1legacy]

Jenny, Devon: Mindscape

Jenny let out a slight gulp as the sight of the Hounddoom, hoping that the whole "Your mind makes it real" Thing wasn't in effect while she was in here.
Watching the Will'o Wisp come closer and closer, shaking from side to side.
Need to time this just right... she thought as she let it get at close as she could before jumping to the side, avoiding the burning blast it would cause.

Then the next problem: the Hounddoom itself.
While she was unable to do much against it, she could avoid getting hit long enough, she might be able to talk the cruel side of Devon down.
Remembering her training from Hiryu and Blade, she used Double Team to make herself harder to hit.
Devon, Stop this. You don't want to hurt anyone who hasn't wronged you. And you don't want to start with me.

David: Party

Wheeling around on his chair after his close call with Zombie-ism, David enjoyed a straw linked to a keg behind his chair as he wheeled around, everyone else might as well doing the same with the amount of booze going around.
Then he saw a face he wanted to meet.
"Fionn? The fucking Grim Reaper of Angels? Christ man, how the hell are ya!?" He shouted as he made his way towards the man.
"Heard something about you punching a Arch Angel in the gut, You actually that badass?"