[red].Raven
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Post by [red].Raven on Nov 25, 2007 0:14:53 GMT -5
A ghostly pale figure slowly made its way through the trees. It was just after sunset with little sunlight remaining in the sky. It would be dark soon. Short auburn hair was tide back- for the most part- with a ribbon in a high ponytail. Rei's sky blue eyes weren't entirely open, but squinted slightly as though she were in pain, though no obvious wound was noticeable. In truth, she wasn't exactly hurt, but she was hurting. One hand pressed tightly against her abdomen. Those her knew her might understand why this was significant. Her hand covered her Mark, the seal that signified the demon she carried.
The stronger seal Estrik had helped her enforce was working fine up until just recently, when Rei got a horrible pain in her. It didn't feel like there'd be a breakout, but she had wandered away from the Academy just to be safe...
((Useless post of backgroundy-like stuff ^^))
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Post by Creator on Nov 25, 2007 0:19:57 GMT -5
A male voice was just barely audible in the forest, possibly nearby, possibly miles away. "God fucking! Ooh, I swear I'm going to snap you in two! You won't get under my skin so easily!" The voice was full of rage, echoing nicely through the trees as Damon did who-knows-what, probably fighting someone. "You're not wanted here!" He was far too busy to notice anyone else in the area, focused on the daunting task of removing a splinter from his toe. "Why the hell did I decide to stop wearing shoes? I mean really!"
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[red].Raven
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Post by [red].Raven on Nov 25, 2007 0:28:16 GMT -5
((It's also ironic because Rei is almost always barefoot Makes it easier to shift...>>...<<)) Stopping to double over once against the rough bark of a tree, Rei took in a few slow breathes before her process of relaxation was interrupted. At the sound of another's voice, the girl shot bolt upright, wincing as her spine cracked once or twice quietly. Returning a hand to her stomach, Rei made almost no noise as she wove among the roots and trees and underbrush. She was wary and remained as silent as possible which, for Rei, was basically the literal definition of silent. It wasn't long before her eyes narrowed onto Damon; she stopped moving immediately and her already cold skin seemed to drop another degree. Very unlike how a normal person may react, Rei did not call out or draw attention to herself. Her mind seemed to only focus around remaining still, but she didn't quite know why.
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Post by Creator on Nov 25, 2007 0:33:43 GMT -5
"GOTCHA!" he shouted, holding his hand up. He tossed the splinter into the air and waved his other hand, a bolt of electricity disintegrating it. He laughed, despite the pain using plasma caused him, and looked around. For a moment, it seemed as if he had spotted Rei, but then he looked off in another direction. "Now, to change back into my usual, fifty foot monster form and eat anyone nearby," he said loudly.
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[red].Raven
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Post by [red].Raven on Nov 25, 2007 0:41:57 GMT -5
Rei jumped slightly with Damon's triumphant exclamation. Her abdomen twinged once, but she didn't dare move and react to the pain. His next comment sparked that evil curiosity of hers that never seemed to sleep. 'Is he... being serious...? No, he can't be... why would he state something like that unless-' The thought train stopped abruptly and Rei's jaw clenched. '-unless... he knows I'm here' Why this felt like such a big deal was unknown to Rei, but she definitely didn't like that he knew about her.
Warily, almost like a cornered animal, Rei stepped over the last root or two and stepped into the clearing. Partly out of habit around new people and partly out of pain, Rei's armed crossed over her abdomen. "Hello..." she stated carefully, as though each word she said had to be processed before it left her.
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Post by Creator on Nov 25, 2007 0:46:40 GMT -5
"AaaaaaHAAAAAA!" Damon exclaimed, whirling around to point a finger at Rei. But he said nothing else, leaving them in an awkward silence, still pointing at her. After a moment he let his arm fall limp, resuming a normal standing position. "I don't think we've met before. My name is Damon. Are you here about Alyx? Because I'll do to you what I did to her. Or... perhaps... you're just a lone wanderer, in which case, I'd have to ask why you're out here all alone." His eyes glanced at her abdomen. "Stomach ache? I know it hurts, but there are cures, madame." He started approaching, grinning as wires of plasma ran down between his fingers.
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[red].Raven
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Post by [red].Raven on Nov 25, 2007 0:55:41 GMT -5
Rei jumped at Damon's first reaction to her, and then gave him a 'what do you mean?' look at the mention of someone named Alyx. She got the feeling she would be glad she didn't know what he was talking about. "I was just... walking..." Rei's careful voice trailed off as her mind processed what her eyes were seeing. 'Getting closer' and 'Caution' were the most prominent thoughts. Instinctively, she took a step back, feeling a root behind her ankle and halting so she wouldn't trip.
"N-No, not a stomach ache. I'm fine..." It was almost painfully obvious that Rei was afraid; fear was an emotion she knew well. Though she was in pain, she wanted Damon to think otherwise. Perhaps the lie would cease his advance.
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Post by Creator on Nov 25, 2007 0:59:49 GMT -5
"Don't be frightened, my dear," he said, snickering. "If I wanted to kill you, I'd have made a move to do so by now, rather than letting you know that I was aware of your presence." He shot into a purple cloud, reassembling behind her to whisper in her ear. "I'd have popped up behind you, much like this, but instead of making smalltalk I'd have driven a knife into your back." He backed away, laughing softly to himself and holding out a hand. "My name's Damon, and you are...?"
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[red].Raven
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Post by [red].Raven on Nov 25, 2007 1:12:01 GMT -5
When Damon seemed to dissipate, Rei's eyes darted around. A sharp gasp was easily heard when Rei felt him behind her. His words made her skin grow even colder and her hands clenched into fists. She didn't like being here, she didn't like him surprising her, she didn't like the malice behind his words. After the initial shock wavered, Rei was able to spin around and step back, simply staring at Damon. Her eyes went from his own, to his hand as though it were covered in acid, and then back again. 'I don't know whether to simply run away from him or go along and wait things out...'
Very slowly, Rei unfolded one of her arms and held it out just as a rather sharp pain stabbed at her. She did her best at ignoring it, but her entire arm seemed to flinch back. "I'm Rei..." she managed, cautiously shaking his hand. The arm that still concealed her stomach shook slightly with nerves and tenseness.
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Post by Creator on Nov 25, 2007 1:16:58 GMT -5
Damon blinked, letting go of her hand. "You really are in pain, aren't you?" he asked, looking closer. "What's wrong? You've really no reason to fear me, I'm just a bit odd." He blinked, realizing she'd have deduced that before now. "If you're hurt, you need to let me see it. I can get you back to the school fairly quickly," he offered, trying to move her arm from her stomach. 'This one's positively terrified,' he thought. 'I haven't even done anything. Have I?"
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[red].Raven
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Post by [red].Raven on Nov 25, 2007 1:24:57 GMT -5
Rei's mind seemed to snap back from whatever frozen state it had been in. Gasping- silently this time- Rei backpedaled quickly, out of Damon's reach. "I'm fine, it's nothing that can be helped." She stood turned slightly away from Damon, as though hiding what was under her arms even more. Her eyes were carefully focused on Damon. She now really had no idea what to think of this person. Was he sadistically homicidal, or just odd, like he said? 'There's definitely more to it than just a 'bit odd'...'
Rei felt as though she needed to be careful, needed to be afraid. Her fear was keeping her aware, but aware of what, she was unsure.
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Post by Creator on Nov 25, 2007 1:28:15 GMT -5
"Someone needs a hug," he said, stepping forward. "Come on, now, jeez. I'm trying to help, and you're acting foolish. But then, you don't know me, and I'd probably do the same thing if I were you. Tell you what. I'll back up," he said, walking backwards up to a tree, "and you move your arms and show me what's wrong. Deal?"
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[red].Raven
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Post by [red].Raven on Nov 25, 2007 1:35:29 GMT -5
After simply staring and doing nothing for another moment, Rei nodded hesitantly and unsnaked her arms from her stomach. She herself stole a glance down before re-locking her eyes onto Damon. She knew the Mark had been hurting, but she didn't know something was visibly wrong. A dull, crimson color outlined the Mark, and with each stab of pain, the line would brighten until the pain faded. "I told you, it can't be helped..." She really didn't want to show Damon her Mark, but decided it would be best, if only to keep things relatively... safe.
((There's a picture of the Mark at the bottom of Rei's bio *pokes nifty picture in siggy*))
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Post by Creator on Nov 25, 2007 1:39:51 GMT -5
"Ah. Let me guess. You have some sort of demon inside you?" he asked, examining the Mark. "Or perhaps it simply causes pain without a violent side effect. No, that's hardly likely." His eyes moved up from the Mark to Rei's. "How do you know there's no help? There are vast forms of magic that remain untapped even to this day, simply because we don't know they exist yet. At least, in my opinion." He stepped forward slowly, his eyes almost asking for permission.
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[red].Raven
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Post by [red].Raven on Nov 25, 2007 1:46:20 GMT -5
Rei listened, but only half heard what Damon was saying. She's heard variations of this reasoning from others. Estrik had helped a great deal, something just seemed to be going wrong. "I know because this is how I was born. The demon is merged with my being by ancient magic..." 'But it's so much more than just a demon... I'm not even sure I could live if it were removed.... but that may even be best...' When Damon began to approach, Rei instinctively backed up again, but quickly halted herself and remained still. 'I suppose the better thing to do would be to cooperate...'
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