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testrun_box2012-06-04 02:50 pm
conquests) wrote in testrun_box2012-06-04 02:50 pm
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Testing for last_free_city!
[o1: ʙᴀᴛᴛʟᴇ]
When Albedo first came to the city, he was mad.
...Well, perhaps that was an understatement. He was furious to have been denied the finality that was to be doled out to him by a heavily-goaded Rubedo and told to go be a soldier for some hoity-toity gods who think they can casually play with a man's life. But he was to be such a good asset, they urged. They needed his help, they begged. That he would live a life of glory on the battlefield.
This anger would fuel him once more.
He hadn't bothered to adorn himself with a set of armor when he set foot on the battlefield. Armor was for mortal men, those who could not afford to lose an arm, a leg, or even their foolish heads -- only the rags about his waist and a metallic polearm he pried off some poor idiot's carcass were all Albedo had to his person. He reveled in the violence, tearing through the carnage, the smoke, the din of clashing steel and explosions behind him like a backdrop to the most marvelous play where he was the star of the whole bloody affair.
A shell whistles loudly through the air and lands a direct hit -- the force is enough to knock the URTV to the ground, blowing his arm and part of his chest clean off. His grip loosens around the spear, dropping it in the mud as stars burst across his field of vision and a look of dazed bliss crossed his face. Such a strike would surely kill another man, but for Albedo... all he had to do was wait for his dubious gift to work its magic before he's back on his feet again, new and pristine like nothing had ever happened, with only the spray of red over the rest of his body to even hint at what had transpired.
He picked the polearm up where he dropped it and charged onward towards the most dangerous thing he could see, seeming to care little for what awaited him. In fact, he seemed to be enjoying this...
[o2: ʀᴇsᴘɪᴛᴇ]
The indefatigable soldier needed breaks sometimes. Tearing up sods on the battlefield was fun, but all men need downtime to decompress and relax after a good day of carnage. Although his days were caked with blood and dirt and shrapnel, he was a prideful, fastidious creature -- one that wouldn't dare set foot in a civilized place looking like some knuckle-dragging, bloodthirsty monster. He was a killer, yes, but as far as he was concerned... he was nature's perfect beast, engineered and honed to be not only sharp of body, but sharp of mind as well.
Dressed in fresh, plain white linens and hair still wet from a good stay at the district bath house, he has now settled comfortably into a corner of the Grand Library with a small stack of books on the table at his side. Clutched in his clawed hands is a copy of Man and His Symbols by Carl Jung, as he peruses it with barely-masked amusement on his face. A quick glance at his selection reveals similar titles -- ruminations on philosophy, the nature of man, mythology, and religion.
However, based on the upright and attentive way he sits and the way he occasionally glances up from his book to search the faces of the library's other patrons, it doesn't seem like he's closed himself off to conversation with others, should anyone approach him. In fact, he looks eager to chat with anyone that's willing to listen...
[OOC: I need to run out for errands, but will tag when I return! :)]
When Albedo first came to the city, he was mad.
...Well, perhaps that was an understatement. He was furious to have been denied the finality that was to be doled out to him by a heavily-goaded Rubedo and told to go be a soldier for some hoity-toity gods who think they can casually play with a man's life. But he was to be such a good asset, they urged. They needed his help, they begged. That he would live a life of glory on the battlefield.
This anger would fuel him once more.
He hadn't bothered to adorn himself with a set of armor when he set foot on the battlefield. Armor was for mortal men, those who could not afford to lose an arm, a leg, or even their foolish heads -- only the rags about his waist and a metallic polearm he pried off some poor idiot's carcass were all Albedo had to his person. He reveled in the violence, tearing through the carnage, the smoke, the din of clashing steel and explosions behind him like a backdrop to the most marvelous play where he was the star of the whole bloody affair.
A shell whistles loudly through the air and lands a direct hit -- the force is enough to knock the URTV to the ground, blowing his arm and part of his chest clean off. His grip loosens around the spear, dropping it in the mud as stars burst across his field of vision and a look of dazed bliss crossed his face. Such a strike would surely kill another man, but for Albedo... all he had to do was wait for his dubious gift to work its magic before he's back on his feet again, new and pristine like nothing had ever happened, with only the spray of red over the rest of his body to even hint at what had transpired.
He picked the polearm up where he dropped it and charged onward towards the most dangerous thing he could see, seeming to care little for what awaited him. In fact, he seemed to be enjoying this...
[o2: ʀᴇsᴘɪᴛᴇ]
The indefatigable soldier needed breaks sometimes. Tearing up sods on the battlefield was fun, but all men need downtime to decompress and relax after a good day of carnage. Although his days were caked with blood and dirt and shrapnel, he was a prideful, fastidious creature -- one that wouldn't dare set foot in a civilized place looking like some knuckle-dragging, bloodthirsty monster. He was a killer, yes, but as far as he was concerned... he was nature's perfect beast, engineered and honed to be not only sharp of body, but sharp of mind as well.
Dressed in fresh, plain white linens and hair still wet from a good stay at the district bath house, he has now settled comfortably into a corner of the Grand Library with a small stack of books on the table at his side. Clutched in his clawed hands is a copy of Man and His Symbols by Carl Jung, as he peruses it with barely-masked amusement on his face. A quick glance at his selection reveals similar titles -- ruminations on philosophy, the nature of man, mythology, and religion.
However, based on the upright and attentive way he sits and the way he occasionally glances up from his book to search the faces of the library's other patrons, it doesn't seem like he's closed himself off to conversation with others, should anyone approach him. In fact, he looks eager to chat with anyone that's willing to listen...
[OOC: I need to run out for errands, but will tag when I return! :)]
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True to his word, he'd taken to the battlefield when the enemy presented itself. His sword sliced through enemies like butter, Ether enhanced strength coupling with the flames dancing over the blade to make short work of even armored foes. But as an enemy fell to the ground and he caught a glimpse of that familiar white hair, he was momentarily distracted from the combat.
"You!"
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"Dear old Margulis," he purrs, hefting the polearm over his shoulder and flashing his teeth in a devilish grin. "Long time no see, eh?"
He starts to take long strides toward his old accomplice, momentarily stopping to swing around and elbow away an assailant barreling his way. Such brutes! Don't they know a conversation is going on?
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"Well over a year. What are you doing here? So desperate for things to kill that you'd travel to another dimension for the opportunity to surround yourself with slaughter?"
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He didn't walk heavily or cast an ominous shadow over Albedo, but he knew his twin would know he was there even as he approached from behind. Still, he felt it was only appropriate to announce himself.
"H-hey, Albedo."
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Gleaming, violet eyes flicked up from his book, quietly closing it with a lazy, wry smile as he sets it down on the table.
"...Rubedo." Funny seeing you here. "Miss me?"
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"Actually...yeah. You've caused me a hell of a lot of trouble, but it's just not the same with you..."
Dead. Gone. Disappeared. So many words he could use, but he couldn't say any of them. He shook his head, knowing Albedo would be able to feel his slightly rapid and unsteady heartbeat even though they weren't touching.
2
At first Gaignun wasn't sure why the Valkyries wanted him. After all, his battle weapons were words, not guns and blades anymore. However, they had managed to plead their case and he had agreed to give things a shot here. Of course, the existence of a huge library was certainly a point in their favor.
Books were one thing, but he had to stop when he saw Albedo from across the hallway. He knew his brother was in town, but he was thrown off by the different feel. This was not the semi-sedate Albedo that he last saw, drifting down from atop of Omega. There was just something about him that was off.
He did however, feel the need to say hello.
"Albedo, it's been a while, hasn't it." [His voice is calm, and full of confidence that he isn't quite sure he feels honestly.]
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"Nigredo." His tone could cut glass with perfect precision, but Albedo did not seem angry. He'd already exhausted that resource at the battlefield, and a library was no place for shouting. He thoughtfully stroked his chin, settling into his chair and holding out his palm. "To what do I owe this lovely little family reunion?"
He set the book down and laced his fingers together, alert and attentive, coiled like a snake. The Valkyries had a strange sense of humor.
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Perhaps it was the fact that this was a library that gave Gaignun the last ounce of confidence he needed to get this first meeting over with. He sighed, deliberately forcing himself to relax his posture a little. He didn't want a fight, not here, not now.
"I felt that since we've all been brought here under the same circumstances I would come and say hello. Nothing more." He felt it was better to do this under a controlled environment, to test the waters to see where they stood now.
2!
Slowly, she approached him, all the while trying to calm her nerves. Things would be okay... wouldn't they?
2
[ Wilhelm hadn't been standing there before. He hadn't been anywhere near the library only a few seconds ago. While Wilhelm himself was more than capable of fighting, to keep up the facade of being a simple, classy businessman, he mainly stayed behind and stated into the Compass, while simultaneously having Joshua do the fighting for him.
The reasons for this are twofold: One, Joshua was more than capable of fighting and allowed Wilhelm to affect the battlefield the way he wanted to; and two, Wilhelm was studying the other people of this world via the Compass, and on occasion, simple conversation.
Albedo arriving, however, warranted Wilhelm leaving the confines of his small makeshift office, meaning a break from Wagner's music and the rather tasty wine courtesy of the Valkyries. It was time for a brief walk. ]
It is interesting that the Valkyries took you from before your time as the Eternal Weaver of Zarathustra. It is not the decision I would have made, but you might say that I... Trust their judgment.