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Post by UraharaSteph on Mar 12, 2017 16:28:24 GMT
Aurora was surprised at the question. She avoided Herbert's eyes as she stared down at her body, still covered in the drying blood. “Yes, we're a thing. And I love him.” She closed her eyes and smiled but on the inside there was a small tremble. Aurora's blue eyes were clearly sad when she opened them again. “And I guess... I'd like to believe he feels the same way about me... He says he does at least.”
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Mar 12, 2017 18:07:16 GMT
Herbert sighed. "Yeah, I thought so." He eyed her up. "I also think you know he tried to kill Chris, right? And he tortures criminals? And he abandoned you here?" He locked his eyes on her. "What do you expect me to do when I know this?" He could feel her emotions. He knew this sucked but he had to stop him.
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Post by UraharaSteph on Mar 12, 2017 19:13:18 GMT
“I-” Aurora's eyes were quivering and then she turned to Herbert, resolve in her eyes. A stern look sat on her features. “I expect you to give me more time to change him. He has come along so much!” Aurora pleaded. “You have to trust me, that I really believe he can change and that I can change him! Locking him up isn't going to help him... heck, if you locked him up then maybe we'd just have another Redeemer on our hands years later...” She muttered, remembering The Redeemer's backstory speech in the Woods. “I'll... I'll make sure no-one gets killed because of him.” Her eyes had dropped to stare at her hands.
(OOC: I honestly can't remember if she actually knows he tried to kill Chris or not ;P so I've just avoided that bit.)
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Post by dbzbabe on Mar 12, 2017 19:35:54 GMT
(OOC no one except Herbert and obviously Olem knows about what happened to Chris. In fact, since Redeemer removed Chris from Reaper she's only had contact with Herbert and Olem and even though Olem mentioned to Aurora that he and Chris went moonlighting, he didn't tell her anything else about Chris. Essentially, as far as everyone else is concerned, Chris is still running round with black hair and firing off a purple aura)
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Post by UraharaSteph on Mar 12, 2017 19:51:46 GMT
(OOC no one except Herbert and obviously Olem knows about what happened to Chris... (OOC: That what I thought. I'm pretty sure Aurora would have had a go at Olem if she knew about what went down. In that case, after Flynn's next post, I'll have his words sink in to Aurora and she'd be like "wait whut? He tried to kill Chris?")
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Mar 12, 2017 20:19:21 GMT
Herbert stood up. "I don't-" he fidgeted, revealing the Herbert at the start of the year. "I don't know if I can do that Aurora. He's, he's hurting you. Why can't you see that?"
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Post by UraharaSteph on Mar 12, 2017 20:47:10 GMT
Aurora shook her head and started to get off the bed. "He's not. He's really not! Besides, right now the Redeemer is a bigger threat! We need everyone we have to take him down and Olem is a valuable part of that team! We need to- what do you mean he tried to kill Chris?" Aurora subconsciously backed down and sat on the edge of her bed.
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Mar 12, 2017 22:38:54 GMT
"Valuable member?!" Herbert looked aghast. "What's he done, besides belittle us and betray us. Olem is in it for Olem." He raised his eyebrow, "I thought you knew that. He sided with the Redeemer and tried to kill Chris. He suceeded actually. Well, the Redeemer did. Chris blew up; that's why we didn't see her for a while. I don't know how she reformed but she'll be happy to tell you."
He knelt next to Aurora. "My dreams don't lie. I told you this. He tried to kill Chris and he kills many others. He's a dog and I'm going to put him down."
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Post by UraharaSteph on Mar 12, 2017 22:50:40 GMT
Aurora looked frustrated; she couldn't ignore what Herbert had just said. “Yes, he joined the Redeemer and you know what? He quit! He quit because I asked him to! He's not just in this for himself any more and I-I-I can't believe that he would try to kill Chris! Why would he do that?!” Aurora stood up and squeezed the bridge of her nose. “And yes, yes I know he has killed people in the past... a-and I fully believe I can change that! And you want to 'put him down'?! Because killing a killer makes you a good guy?! You'd just be a killer too, and that's not who you are!” Aurora stopped and took a deep breath. She calmed herself down. “I'm sorry Herb, I just, I... I love him... He's more than what you're just choosing to see.”
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Mar 12, 2017 23:12:26 GMT
Herbert paced. "No no no, I'm not putting him down, like killing. No, I'm not a killer. I meant lock him away. Wrong words there." He face hardened. "I don't kill people, full stop. Not even the Redeemer. And he did kill Chris!" He looked very upset. "I'm sorry, I know this hurts. I'm a fool for hurting you but he may have left the Redeemer but he hasn't changed. He still kills his victims. I read about a man. Rapist. Not a great guy, yes, but he was shot through the head. Not long ago. Olems work, if bet on it. He's still killing."
He ran his hands through his hair, his body shimmying in and out of visibility. "First Signe, now Nathan, then it's you! He's damaging you Aurora, I can feel it through my empathy. I can't connect with your ability when I'm not around you which means you've changed and I bet it's because of him. I can't- I can't let you fall to him."
He stopped. "Look, let's ask Chris. She'll tell you the truth about that day. I know you don't believe me, or my dreams, but maybe you'll believe her."
He looked sad, movie closer. "Aurora, I had to come and save you. Olem abandoned you, dying in your room." With that he turned away. He'd never tried this before. He wasn't sure even Chris did this but he was so desperate for her to come that he closed his eyes. He focused on Chris, on his energy. He wanted to try and give off an energy like EMP; maybe Chris would feel it? He stood there for a while, but his emotions were so raw that with a sudden burst like a drop, he felt energy pushed outward from him, like a pulse. It didn't damage anything but Herbert hoped Chris would feel it.
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Post by UraharaSteph on Mar 12, 2017 23:19:37 GMT
The atmosphere in the room got warmer all of a sudden, due to what Herbert was doing. Aurora wasn't sure what was going on, but she could feel the tears threaten to fall again. “H-he wouldn't abandon me...” She tried to reassure herself. “He's probably out getting help right now...” Aurora spoke softly and bowed her head. “I-it's just hard to believe that someone who is alive and well died, Herbert... Chris isn't Lucio... people don't just come back from the dead. And... AND WHAT DOES SIGNE HAVE TO DO WITH THIS?!” Her head jolted up. She had gritted teeth and was clearly hurt. “Signe... That was... It's- It's my fault and mine alone!... And Nathan? Nathan will get through this.”
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Post by Flynneus_Knight on Mar 13, 2017 10:32:16 GMT
Herbert's will broke. He knelt down next to Aurora and wrapped his arms around her. "I'm sorry, Aurora. Maybe.. maybe I need to see more of OLem." He said this but his resolve was still set. He had to give him to Olympus. He wouldn't lie though. "I'll give him longer," he told her. "But... I don't know, Aurora. I'm sure he was getting help though," he agreed, stretching out his empathy. It felt different this time; this time he pushed emotions into Aurora. Reassurance. happiness, less guilt.
"Chris will explain it herself," he told her."She'll be at the party. And Signe was troubled. There was nothing we could do about her. TRust me, you tried your best. Stop blaming yourself for her." He took a deep breath. "We can go see Nathan if you want. He's alive, he's okay. He'll probably be just as annoying as ever."
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Post by UraharaSteph on Mar 13, 2017 11:02:20 GMT
Aurora returned the hug, feeling better, reassured and a little less guilty. That was strange, people couldn't usually reassure her as well as Herbert just did. It felt nice, it was nice to be able to feel like she could count on someone. “Thank you...” She whispered before breaking away and once again sweeping the tears off of her cheeks.
“I will ask Chris about it. She hasn't been returning my texts or calls though..." Aurora looked worried for a moment but pushed the thought out of her head. "I would actually love to come and see Nathan with you, if that's okay? I feel like I owe him some apologies... I'd need to grab a shower and fresh clothes first though.” She gave a half smile; she just wanted to be out of that damn room of hers.
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Post by trickshot on Mar 13, 2017 12:05:01 GMT
Silvia was back in her room on campus. It had been fun meeting the Olympians. She swapped her exciting bow and quiver for her old ones. 40 pound draw weight and just normal arrows. She tied her hair back into a tight ponytail and checked out of the window. Weather looked good so there was no need to cancel the Archery Club's practice on the Green. With a swig of a cheap energy drink, she headed out of her room.
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Post by dbzbabe on Mar 13, 2017 12:27:41 GMT
Chris re-entered her room via the open window. She had been gone a while and thought it best she return to campus for a little bit. Constantly training was very tiring and she was being careful not to overdo it. Going to her wardrobe, she set out a fresh set of clothes and grabbed her towel. Setting down her bags, Chris then threw off her charred hat and coat, picked up her things and headed for the door.
She paused just before she removed the chair from under the handle. She slowly dropped so that she was sitting on the floor, cross-legged. Unleashing her aura and ball of pure energy as she closed her eyes, entering her meditated state, Chris stretched out and searched the building. It really was becoming second nature to do so. She could sense Herbert and Aurora together. Thinking it would be best to wait until they had left before grabbing a shower, Chris opened her eyes and got up, her aura dispersing. She felt bad for leaving Aurora alone like this, especially after what had happened to Signe. She knew Aurora needed a friend right now but Chris did not feel it would be safe for anyone to be around her. Besides, Herbert was there and Chris was still livid with him.
She placed her clothes and towel on the bed before going over to her black backpack. She pulled her new super suit and went to try it on. It fit like a dream if perhaps a little tight across the chest but it did conceal her *ahem* assets. Whispering in a low voice, the sounds came out with a crackle, as if static. At least the voice changer was working.
Walking over to her mirror, Chris moved in for a closer inspection. She gave herself a twirl before striking a few poses. She then threw a few punches and kicks. Her movements felt very fluid and the protective plates did not hinder one bit. All in all, the suit was perfect for her needs.
Powering up as gently as she could, Chris released her aura. The bright yellow light enshrouded her. Hmmm, that could be a problem. Olem had said that Reaper was given away in Chris' form just from the colour of their aura. Chris remembered that she had managed to turn her aura red at the end of her encounter with Margarita. Though she was not quite sure how she had done this, Chris felt that with practice, she could perhaps change her aura into other colours as well.
Whilst she thought on this, she continued to wait for Herbert and Aurora to leave the building.
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