We Are Our Avatars X (Closed, Ended)

[ShindoL Shill]

The old man simply watched Jack's attempts to put the fire out with a hint of amusement on his face. "You show the townspeople how to put a fire out, then, and I'll consider you forgiven." he stated, before looking over to the large man that had identified himself previously as Heno. "I won't fight you, I just want you to be quiet."

By this point, most of the lights had been extinguished as the people had returned to bed. A few faces, mostly of young children, were peering out of the windows.

 

[FPSfanatic]

Honest Jack nodded, considering that offer the best deal he'd heard in a few weeks. "Honestly, the fire should be going out in just a moe... Ah, there we go."

True to his word (for once) the fire was indeed receding, becoming a small spark and then subsiding. the only mark it left was a small black trail from where Honest Jack had arrived to where his bike rested now, still purring away. With the fire out, Honest Jack shucked back on his jacket. Those that had a keen eye might have spotted two holsters his vest normally covered. One holster held a harmonica, the other a strange looking pistol.

 

[username sucks]

Topaz got bored and stopped listening to the conversation, but he smiled when he saw one of the children looking out the window. An instant later his face was right in front of the window baring his teeth in an attempt to startle the child, with little more than a golden blur to indicate he had even moved.

Aquamarine had finally gotten close enough to the town to notice everyone gathered, and began sprinting towards them.

 

[Gearhead mk2]

Robin lowered his hands, glad things seemed to mostly be calming down. He took a step backwards, nearly tripping over something in the grass behind him, a travel pack that had a similar design to his coat. Putting two and two together, Robin picked it up, slinging it over his shoulder.

 

[ShindoL Shill]

The child screamed and ran away from the window, earning Topaz a glare from the old man. As the group were showing themselves to not be actively hostile, he had relaxed somewhat, though his sword was still drawn. Hearing Aquamarine approaching, the man looked over his shoulder in her direction. "Now, the white-haired boy has lost his memory. What about the rest of you? Where are you all from?" he asked, looking around. "And do you have any other friends lurking in the shadows?"

 

[username sucks]

Topaz chuckled and turned back toward the old man. "I'm from Homeworld! Oh, and Aquamarine should be coming soon. She's probably gonna be pissed that I ran off without her."

Aquamarine stopped at what she deemed a safe distance away from everyone, but still close enough to talk. "Topaz, get over here! You don't even know who or what those people are!" She yelled, sounding more concerned than angry.

 

[Demonjazz]

The man looked very confused for a second at the old man, walked over to him, [sub]"Okay, I will make announcement in morning instead. Also I am from great Imperial Empire."[/sub] He looked over towards the others [sub]"Hello everyone! Anybody else want to help in great crime defeating purpose!"[/sub]

 

[FPSfanatic]

Honest Jack glanced at the others. "Well, I don't know about these lot, but I'm from the badlands. You know, stuff near the edge of the map where people usually go to die and become desiccated? I can't remember where this is on the map. [sub]Not a lot of landmarks here. Practi'clly no big landmarks at all.[/sub] Would you say you're leftish of that ar- guy Lionwhyte. Or rightish?"

He glanced at the others. "and unless these boys count as friends I've got no one but myself and the big bike. So swears I."

Honest Jack glanced over to Aquamarine. "[sub]Oh boy, here come's the mothers brigade. Like I needed more stern authority figures glaring at me right now.[/sub]"

 

[Gearhead mk2]

Robin shook his head at the large man. "Not right now. I need to get my bearings first." He turned to look at Aquamarine as she called Topaz down.

 

[Kirke]

You make your way up the final steps, panting heavily, and push forward and a brisk walk towards the village square. As you come close, you slow down and survey the motley collection that has gathered there. With a faint smile you realize that you are no longer the only outsider here.

 

[username sucks]

Topaz turned to Jack, making sure to keep him between him and Aqua. "No, she's only like that to people she cares about. She doesn't even know you, so she'll probably just beat you up instead." Topaz said, before yelling to Aquamarine. "But I'm bored! Why don't you get to know these people, it could be fun!"

Aqua stayed where she was for a moment, looking over everyone else.

 

[ShindoL Shill]

The old man smiled at Heno, before looking back at Jack, a puzzled expression on his face. "I've never heard of these 'badlands', and I've heard a lot of stuff over the decades. Never heard of any 'Lionwhyte' either." the man responded. "You ever heard of Kaisir over in the 'badlands'?"

 

[FPSfanatic]

Jack carefully stepped away from Topaz, deciding that being near someone threatening to punch other people wasn't something he wanted to be near. Especially when he was one of the people being threatened with punches.

He looked to the old man. "No, can't say I know Kaisir. Ever heard of the Screaming Wall? Maybe Bladehenge, thats a popular tourist attraction." he glanced to the sea, taking a slight worry of apprehension. "This isn't the Sea of black tears is it? I've heard bad things about that place. Not that its a bad place! just, you know how people are, always saying things about places they've never been to as if its bad! I personally think the sea of black tears sounds lovely. Absolutely lovely. And not horrifying in the least."

 

[Gearhead mk2]

"I think we'd all prefer it if you didn't attack." Robin deadpanned to Aquamarine. He looked into the village, past the old man, trying to see if anyone else was around.

 

[Outisakanobody]

Soft snoring was coming from a little ways away in the grass. Surprising that someone could sleep through all this, but there you go.

 

[username sucks]

"I would like the same from you, but I neither know nor trust any of you." Aqua said to Robin, hesitantly walking forward while watching everyone cautiously.

"That's it, blue! Baby steps!"

"Topaz I swear I'll- fine, if they haven't attacked you yet, they probably won't fight the two of us"

 

[Kirke]

Noting the tense atmosphere, and the white-haired man looking your way, you decide it's probably not to interfere quite yet. Instead, you casually wander over to the person sleeping in the grass, and poke him/her/it in the side with your boat hook.

 

[Gearhead mk2]

"Perhaps overly cautious, but I understand." Robin said to Aqua. He turned as he head someone snoring in the grass, looking around, seeing the woman with the hook investigating.

 

[ShindoL Shill]

The old man shook his head. "No. Those don't sound like places anyone forget quickly, even an old man like myself." he replied, before looking out at the sea. "No, this here is the the Boiling Sea. Bit of an outdated name nowadays, though..."

Robin would see nobody else around, as the last few observers had returned to their beds, in some cases dragged there by their parents. If he looked out to sea, however, he may spot the white sails of a boat in the distance.

 

[Outisakanobody]

The person sleeping was a blond boy, no older than 15. Despite his young age and delicate appearance, he was clad in a blue military uniform and covered in weapons and tools. Upon being poked, he rolled over, but stayed asleep.

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