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KAIJU FIGHT #6
KAIJU FIGHT #6
▶ 001. SOMETHING IN THE SEA (KAGOSHIMA.)
It takes time to traverse the difficult terrain and fend off the corrupt wildlife but eventually, Redemption and Brimstone will arrive at the Ohsumi, where they will be sent coordinates to travel towards Sakurajima. There, they will find a very thin strip of land that forms a sandy and rocky path towards the island. They will be advised to wait until low tide when the path is easiest to cross.
Fortunately, as they wait, they will be largely undisturbed. The poison here is significantly more concentrated and any wildlife that lingers too long suffocates. For safety, Outsiders must continue wearing their protective suits to avoid the same fate.
Finally, the tide begins to recede and gives way to a rough and rocky path towards Sakurajima. The ground is hard and difficult to traverse; some parts are slippery with water. As they cross, a great tremor starts and the waters around them become turbulent. There isn't much to hold onto, but they're at high risk of falling into the sea especially when the land begins to rise.
When the tremors stop, there's a loud, hissing roar. The Outsiders will find themselves on the back of a giant turtle that is disguising itself as a small island. It appears this kaiju is the cause for the rift energy on this side of Japan.
Outsiders will be instructed to use water as their advantage as the creature uses fire and magma abilities. Electric attacks will weaken it, but the key is to tear off its shell from its body. Outsiders will be instructed to try this tactic, and after everyone's effort, the Gigakame will be defeated.
Fortunately, as they wait, they will be largely undisturbed. The poison here is significantly more concentrated and any wildlife that lingers too long suffocates. For safety, Outsiders must continue wearing their protective suits to avoid the same fate.
Finally, the tide begins to recede and gives way to a rough and rocky path towards Sakurajima. The ground is hard and difficult to traverse; some parts are slippery with water. As they cross, a great tremor starts and the waters around them become turbulent. There isn't much to hold onto, but they're at high risk of falling into the sea especially when the land begins to rise.
When the tremors stop, there's a loud, hissing roar. The Outsiders will find themselves on the back of a giant turtle that is disguising itself as a small island. It appears this kaiju is the cause for the rift energy on this side of Japan.
█ █ █ MONSTER DEBRIEF SHEETThe Outsiders will have to cut off all energy supplies to stop feeding the newly named Yamadenki and then defeat them.
NAME: Gigakame
HEIGHT: ???
WEIGHT: ???
CLASS: Extremely Dangerous
LOCATION: Kagoshima, Japan
ABILITIES: Breathes toxic gas, inner core is hot with magma, spits fire.
WEAKNESSES: Electricity, destroying and separating the turtle from its shell, filling the core with water.
EXTRA NOTES: This is a kaiju that has never been documented by LILITH before -- not much information can be provided. However, just like normal turtles, it uses its shell as a shield for defense and can be weakened if the shell is destroyed and torn from its body.
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Outsiders will be instructed to use water as their advantage as the creature uses fire and magma abilities. Electric attacks will weaken it, but the key is to tear off its shell from its body. Outsiders will be instructed to try this tactic, and after everyone's effort, the Gigakame will be defeated.
▶ 002. KAGOSHIMA AFTERMATH.
The Gigakame washes up on shore dead. The bizarre weather begins to normalize, but the poisonous miasma still lingers. Outsiders disembark to Kagoshima's base to depart and assist their other team mates.
Thanks to the clear weather, it's much easier to return to Kagoshima's research base. There, the researchers reveal they have a few emergency teleporters which are only allowed to be used during an emergency. Presumably, there are just enough to evacuate the researchers, but unfortunately, there are more Outsiders. The staff admit they probably won't have enough power to warp everyone safely; they guarantee that the first handful to go through will arrive in Tokyo with minimal issue, but the more they push their machines, the worse the side effects they'll suffer.
Redemption and Brimstone must decide who to send forward first to assist. Either way, everyone on both teams will be successfully teleported to Neo Tokyo, though those who have drawn the shorter straw (literally or figuratively) will suffer more sickness than those who teleported sooner rather than later.
Thanks to the clear weather, it's much easier to return to Kagoshima's research base. There, the researchers reveal they have a few emergency teleporters which are only allowed to be used during an emergency. Presumably, there are just enough to evacuate the researchers, but unfortunately, there are more Outsiders. The staff admit they probably won't have enough power to warp everyone safely; they guarantee that the first handful to go through will arrive in Tokyo with minimal issue, but the more they push their machines, the worse the side effects they'll suffer.
Redemption and Brimstone must decide who to send forward first to assist. Either way, everyone on both teams will be successfully teleported to Neo Tokyo, though those who have drawn the shorter straw (literally or figuratively) will suffer more sickness than those who teleported sooner rather than later.
▶ 003. SOMETHING IN THE SKY (TOKYO.)
While a huge sigh of relief sweeps the country when the kaiju in Kagoshima is defeated, there’s no actual time to relax. Outsiders will be ushered to go through the makeshift portals and/or are encouraged to find other means of arriving at the outskirts of Tokyo immediately. The Imugi has been spotted, and time cannot be wasted-- this is due to the influx of rift energy that is surrounding the city of Tokyo. While LILITH did complete the basic evacuation measures for the citizens of Neo Tokyo, there’s still an ominous air around the city and it’s not just from the rift poisoning, either. With small rifts cropping up here and there within the city, appearing and disappearing, the LILITH base is the most likely target for the Imugi.
While the hatchlings were moved to different facilities for safekeeping and monitoring, the Imugi seems largely uninterested in chasing them at present. The Imugi is resolved in its movements, and no amount of mimicking the hatchlings' vital readings can sway the Imugi off its intended path. As expected, within three hours of the initial fluctuations in rift energy, the Imugi appears at the emptied base. Similar to its behavior in Seoul, it sweeps over the base erratically, almost as if enraged. Its state is a direct mirror of how it appeared when avenging its mate, and it seems this is just the start.
Utilizing the insurmountable amount of rift energy it has built up around Tokyo, it eventually releases a deafening sound that causes the hatchlings to react, drawn to their mother. They make their way through the rifts, traveling through them at her beckoning, only to end up at the basement of the base. Just like that, the Imugi sinks its large claws through the roof of the structure and destroys not just the base, but also its young.
The energy produced by this creates a devastating explosion that destroys parts of the base and some of the surrounding area. While there were limited casualties due to the evacuation efforts, the area is now heavy with rift poisoning and the Imugi has every intention of destroying the city. It becomes clear that it did not desire to chase its young, but to use them to exact revenge.
While the hatchlings were moved to different facilities for safekeeping and monitoring, the Imugi seems largely uninterested in chasing them at present. The Imugi is resolved in its movements, and no amount of mimicking the hatchlings' vital readings can sway the Imugi off its intended path. As expected, within three hours of the initial fluctuations in rift energy, the Imugi appears at the emptied base. Similar to its behavior in Seoul, it sweeps over the base erratically, almost as if enraged. Its state is a direct mirror of how it appeared when avenging its mate, and it seems this is just the start.
Utilizing the insurmountable amount of rift energy it has built up around Tokyo, it eventually releases a deafening sound that causes the hatchlings to react, drawn to their mother. They make their way through the rifts, traveling through them at her beckoning, only to end up at the basement of the base. Just like that, the Imugi sinks its large claws through the roof of the structure and destroys not just the base, but also its young.
The energy produced by this creates a devastating explosion that destroys parts of the base and some of the surrounding area. While there were limited casualties due to the evacuation efforts, the area is now heavy with rift poisoning and the Imugi has every intention of destroying the city. It becomes clear that it did not desire to chase its young, but to use them to exact revenge.
▶ 004. TOKYO AFTERMATH.
The storms increase in intensity as the Imugi circles around the sky of Neo Tokyo. Fortunately, its ire still appears to be largely focused on the area around the base, and so the torrential downpour and lightning only seems to reach around this immediate area. LILITH tries to keep this space contained, attempting to work on stabilizing some of the rifts in order to cut off the Imugi’s potential escape routes. In the meantime, they will offer Outsiders as many resources as necessary to remain in the fight. They will send in supplies occasionally, including their specialized energy drinks and medical equipment. The new injections they drop off are able to heal light wounds and minor injuries, which can be administered quickly on the field. They anticipate this to be a long battle and advise Outsiders to pace themselves and work together.
By the latter half of the battle, all Outsiders should be accounted for in the final fight.
As expected, the battle lasts for over half a day and with the rift energy dwindling, the Imugi appears to be weakened. In fact, the Imugi has shrunk down to its original size prior to Seoul. Feeling its life is at risk, it uses the last of its energy to flee to the foot of Mt. Fuji. Fortunately, it doesn’t make it to the summit, and the Outsiders will be able to make quick work in pursuing it. For those that require it, ground vehicles and planes will be provided accordingly. Let's make sure it doesn't get away!
Upon arrival, they will see the final battlefront isn’t nearly that dramatic. The Imugi is significantly weakened, barely staving off attacks. Instead, it seems to focus on consolidating energy into its core while thrashing about. Eventually, a killing blow will be delivered but even then, it doesn't die easily. Similar to its young that were sacrificed, it appears to be using its own body to summon a final rift. Unfortunately, it cannot be stopped. Outsiders will be advised to temporarily retreat, after seeing the destruction that its young can do. The Imugi's body glows, increasing in intensity as it continues to gather energy. This is the warning to retreat. Within a matter of minutes, it self destructs, and a new rift is seen in its place. All Outsiders and LILITH are safe. The researchers immediately alert the area to be closed off for inspection.
Upon preliminary examination of this rift, they find that not only did it level a good portion of Mt. Fuji, but the power from it is unparalleled. Unlike the rifts they’ve encountered in prior battles, including their most recent venture in Transylvania, they discover this rift cannot be closed. What could this mean?
█ █ █ MONSTER DEBRIEF SHEET
NAME: IMUGI ♀
HEIGHT: 1000 feet across, 30 feet high
WEIGHT: 2000kg
CLASS: Extremely Dangerous
LOCATION: Neo Tokyo, Japan
ABILITIES: Control over weather conditions, including summoning of heavy storms, lightning strikes and hurricanes. Can fly up to 1000 feet. By flying amongst the clouds, Imugi releases chemicals into the atmosphere that bring about acid rain. Armored scales, sharp teeth and claws.
WEAKNESSES: Piercing it in the gaps between its impenetrable scales. There is also a particularly weak spot under on it's neck that will deal significant damage if pierced.
EXTRA NOTES: From its initial appearance and behavior, specialists believe that this female Imugi confirmed to be the mother of the hatchlings. This appears to be the female counterpart to the kaiju in Seoul that was killed by the Outsiders after causing havoc on South Korea. Despite them both being the same type of kaiju, likely derived from the same rift, this kaiju seems slightly more agile and openly aggressive.
By the latter half of the battle, all Outsiders should be accounted for in the final fight.
As expected, the battle lasts for over half a day and with the rift energy dwindling, the Imugi appears to be weakened. In fact, the Imugi has shrunk down to its original size prior to Seoul. Feeling its life is at risk, it uses the last of its energy to flee to the foot of Mt. Fuji. Fortunately, it doesn’t make it to the summit, and the Outsiders will be able to make quick work in pursuing it. For those that require it, ground vehicles and planes will be provided accordingly. Let's make sure it doesn't get away!
Upon arrival, they will see the final battlefront isn’t nearly that dramatic. The Imugi is significantly weakened, barely staving off attacks. Instead, it seems to focus on consolidating energy into its core while thrashing about. Eventually, a killing blow will be delivered but even then, it doesn't die easily. Similar to its young that were sacrificed, it appears to be using its own body to summon a final rift. Unfortunately, it cannot be stopped. Outsiders will be advised to temporarily retreat, after seeing the destruction that its young can do. The Imugi's body glows, increasing in intensity as it continues to gather energy. This is the warning to retreat. Within a matter of minutes, it self destructs, and a new rift is seen in its place. All Outsiders and LILITH are safe. The researchers immediately alert the area to be closed off for inspection.
Upon preliminary examination of this rift, they find that not only did it level a good portion of Mt. Fuji, but the power from it is unparalleled. Unlike the rifts they’ve encountered in prior battles, including their most recent venture in Transylvania, they discover this rift cannot be closed. What could this mean?
▶ 005. RE-GROUP.
With parts of the base destroyed and Neo Tokyo undergoing cleanup from the aftermath of the battle, Outsiders will be advised to take a break in the underground bunkers between Mt. Fuji and the city outskirts. As part of Mr. Fuji was also destroyed, some of the bunkers aren’t accessible, but Outsiders will find it is an entire maze of a city beneath the surface. If one traverses far enough, they will find it even connects to the amusement park that they saved last year. Exploration aside, Outsiders will be provided medical assistance and anything else required, and LILITH staff that are on hand will remain devoted to getting things back on track.
In the meantime, Outsiders can utilize whatever supplies are available and use the rooms at the Kyoto base freely. Each room contains anywhere from 2-4 beds, and everyone will be encouraged not to be alone in case of another emergency, especially as the rift remains open at the base of Mt. Fuji. These rooms are set up like traditional houses rather than a flashy base, with sliding doors and tatami mats. Floor futons will be used instead of Western style beds. There is one communal and traditional bath house for all sexes to use, a makeshift medical area, and an underground market that have several restaurants... but the food options and quality of amenities are questionable. They are mostly run by gritty characters or A.I robots.
As the portal between Kyoto and Neo Tokyo is still active, for those who are still able to, they will be advised to assist in retrieving any Imugi parts that remain from the scuffle. While its main body is being contained and promptly dealt with by LILITH, there are parts and scales scattered around Neo Tokyo and the old base. All parts are to be bagged, marked, and returned to LILITH. It's hard to say just how much of LILITH's base was destroyed and Eiji Shiro along with Captain Yamakawa are evaluating the state of the base before sharing a detailed report of the destruction. Stay tuned until February 25th for a follow up post.
In the meantime, Outsiders can utilize whatever supplies are available and use the rooms at the Kyoto base freely. Each room contains anywhere from 2-4 beds, and everyone will be encouraged not to be alone in case of another emergency, especially as the rift remains open at the base of Mt. Fuji. These rooms are set up like traditional houses rather than a flashy base, with sliding doors and tatami mats. Floor futons will be used instead of Western style beds. There is one communal and traditional bath house for all sexes to use, a makeshift medical area, and an underground market that have several restaurants... but the food options and quality of amenities are questionable. They are mostly run by gritty characters or A.I robots.
As the portal between Kyoto and Neo Tokyo is still active, for those who are still able to, they will be advised to assist in retrieving any Imugi parts that remain from the scuffle. While its main body is being contained and promptly dealt with by LILITH, there are parts and scales scattered around Neo Tokyo and the old base. All parts are to be bagged, marked, and returned to LILITH. It's hard to say just how much of LILITH's base was destroyed and Eiji Shiro along with Captain Yamakawa are evaluating the state of the base before sharing a detailed report of the destruction. Stay tuned until February 25th for a follow up post.
▶ 006. AFTERWORD.
Welcome to our sixth kaiju battle, and it's a double whammy!
There are two kaiju to attack this time. Please read the instructions at each header about how to play. Remember, you only have to fill out your attack information once and we will RNG a HIT or MISS result two times per character.
It is highly likely that if your character did not pack certain belongings with them that they could be amongst the rubble of the base. The state of the base will be explained in a follow up post on February 25th, but fret not, you may assume whatever items are still in tact and operational and can be retrieved shortly. If you'd like for items to be perished and destroyed, be our guest!
All tags on this log are worth 2 points and will count towards February AC.
There are two kaiju to attack this time. Please read the instructions at each header about how to play. Remember, you only have to fill out your attack information once and we will RNG a HIT or MISS result two times per character.
It is highly likely that if your character did not pack certain belongings with them that they could be amongst the rubble of the base. The state of the base will be explained in a follow up post on February 25th, but fret not, you may assume whatever items are still in tact and operational and can be retrieved shortly. If you'd like for items to be perished and destroyed, be our guest!
All tags on this log are worth 2 points and will count towards February AC.
EVENT BREAKDOWN/RECAP (CLICK TO EXPAND)
1. SOMETHING IN THE SEA (KAGOSHIMA): Teams Redemption and Brimstone arrive at the Ohsumi to receive coordinates to Sakurajima, where they must wait until low tide to cross. The poison in the area is significantly concentrated; Outsiders are advised to wear their suits to avoid suffocating like the rest of the wildlife. Once they are able to cross, they discover that the land they are on is not an island, but a giant turtle kaiju responsible for the influx of rift energy on this side of Japan. Outsiders will be instructed to use water against the kaiju and try to separate the shell from the body.
2. KAGOSHIMA AFTERMATH: After defeating the Gigakame, Outsiders will be instructed to join their other teammates in Tokyo via emergency teleporters located at the Kagoshima research base. There is a limited amount of power to warp everyone safely, and Outsiders must decide who to send through the teleporter first. Eventually both teams will safely arrive in Neo Tokyo, but those who have gone through the teleporter later may suffer more side effects.
3. SOMETHING IN THE SKY (TOKYO): The Imugi has been spotted in Tokyo with a large influx of rift energy and has its sights set on destroying the LILITH base. Although the hatchlings were moved to different facilities, they are inevitably drawn to their mother and travel through rifts to the empty Tokyo base; however, instead of a reunion, the hatchlings sacrifice themselves and the ensuing explosion destroys parts of the base and the surrounding area.
4. TOKYO AFTERMATH: The rematch with the Imugi and the Outsiders begin, with LILITH working on stabilizing rifts to cut off the Imugi's escape and sending in supplies in the form of energy drinks and new medical equipment. The battle lasts for over half a day, with the Imugi attempting to escape to Mt. Fuji, weakened to the point where it can't reach the summit. Outsiders are advised to retreat as the Imugi self-destructs and creates a new rift, one that can't be closed.
5. RE-GROUP: With parts of the base destroyed, Outsiders will temporarily stay in the underground bunkers between Mt. Fuji and the city outskirts. While Outsiders are provided medical assistance and anything else required, LILITH staff that are on hand will remain devoted to getting things back on track. Outsiders are welcome to help themselves to the limited amenities and room with others; however, sharing is encouraged and the food options are questionable. As the portal between Kyoto and Neo Tokyo is still active, some Outsiders may be asked to assist in retrieving Imugi parts. At this time, Eiji Shiro and Captain Yamakawa will assess the damage on the base before sharing a detailed report at a later time.
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She's right though. This isn't him, is it? It'll never really be him. He is Godzilla, Titan, King... and to many, monster. ]
If that is your request.
[ He nods his head and closes his eyes, willing himself back to his original form. Bones crack and elongate, skin hardens, his tail grows out behind him, spines rip free from his back, his face elongates to a muzzle.
His hand never lets go of hers, holding on just as tight even as his pinky finger sinks back into the shifting flesh and his fingers thicken, the claws tipping them growing that much sharper.
After a moment there he is, looking down at her from his full height, his expression once more the near unreadable visage of some ancient bygone predator. The eyes are the only thing that betray him, a pensive, concerned look in them. The moment feels heavy and for better or worse, it seems as if everything is about to change. ]
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You are...Godzilla. My best friend. [ Her grip on his claw tightens to match the slowly widening smile on her tired, drawn face. ] Even if nobody else will see you as more than a kaiju, you are the only Godzilla I know. The only one that matters to me.
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It's a relief. One that has his head bowing deeply to her as he lets out a sigh, one that sees his entire body heave with exhaustion from the gesture. ]
It is my understanding that of this moment one would expect the other to state they do not deserve such... this seems a foolish thing, if it was undeserved it would not be given. [ A stab at humor in his own odd way. He matches her tightened grip on his claw, careful to keep the tips of those sharp weapons from piercing her skin. ] You are the same to myself, Kaede, my best friend. There are none who's presence I am in as ease as I am in your own. Your friendship is not a thing I would trade for any. Be it riches or glory, or... what ever else is one can put value in.
[ Is that clear enough? He hopes it is. Even if she can't return those confusing, invasive feelings of his, he doesn't care. As long as they can call each other Friend and be in one another's lives, that's more than enough for him. ]
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His hand isn't as soft now, sure. His skin is leathery and his claws poke at her skin. But still she can only find comfort in his touch. He's as gentle with her as he is with anything else fragile. A sentiment she extends despite how battleworn he must be. ]
I'll scold you as much as I need to later. But right now...
[ Lucy offers up a shaky smile and gestures toward their food with her free hand. It's only going to grow colder the longer they dilly-dally. ]
We need to finish eating and get to bed. Okay?
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Indeed. It would be an ill thing to reach slumber whilst we still hunger.
[ He doesn't let go of her hand though. She's so gentle with him, so warm, even against that rough skin that's weathered so many battles and enemies. Not holding her hand just seems... wrong.
So he keeps doing so, gently moving so that their arms can rest on the table, hands still joined, and takes back up his chopsticks. It takes a little maneuvering with his reptilian paw but he manages, plopping a dumpling into his mouth. Though it vanishes into that massive maw in one go he takes his time to chew, savoring the flavors as much as he's savoring this moment between them.
Only after he swallows does he speak up again, a thoughtful hum rumbling in his throat as he glances across the room. ]
Hmm. It would perhaps be a thing of prudence to return to my humanoid form when we retire to sleep, yes? These rooms are ill-suited to even this diminished scale.
[ It's fine when he has his bed back in the main base, but 10ft of lizard is not going to make it on a futon... ]
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"But am I allowed to have this?"
She hides the sudden cold chill down her spine with a smile. She adjusts herself in her seat to better let her hold his claw as they pick up eating again. She can't use the utensils as well with her right hand, but the food's cooled enough thanks to their talk that she doesn't really see the point in trying to. Instead, she takes up the dumplings in her fingers and slips them into her mouth carefully, one at a time. While he tries to be polite and mind his manners, she is the inverse. She answers with only half her mouth, her smile crooked as she does so. ]
Good idea. [ She swallows. ] I don't think there are enough quilts in here to cover all of you like this.
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There's something quietly absurd about the contrast in how they continue the meal. Him attempting his best to make use of human utensils and manners, she simply enjoying the food without concern for the manner how. Her fingers keep his attention as she slides the dumpling past her lips, she has remarkable hands. Strong, deft, adept at working instruments of destruction and killing... but soft as well, gentle, comforting. Were her invisible hands the same, he wonders? More than likely, they were part of her after all. ]
Indeed. [ He chuckles lightly, glancing at the door as he flicks another dumpling into his maw. Once chewed and swallowed he goes on. ] Such a thing would require the liberation of coverings from the rooms of the other pack members. A thing one doubts would be capable of going across the well.
[ Go over well. ]
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[ It's not accurate to call him small in his human form either, but she jokes all the same. That she can joke at all is a good sign, isn't it? She can actually smile and laugh now. Even with friends gone or hurt in the current moment, she has him with her. A rock she can cling to to weather any storm. Or, rather, a kaiju. A Titan.
She doesn't say much as she tries to fight off the thoughts that come next. Thoughts of how she doesn't deserve it. No, what she deserves is to be a year long gone, whatever was left of her burnt to ash and buried. Or her bones scattered to the sea to join the rest of the horned ones she left to die.
Instead of let those fingers sink into her now less-than-whole brain, she lets the gentle scrape of his scales against her hand ground her to the current time and place. His body heat is a welcome reprieve from the cold gazes she can feel watching over her shoulder. Her meal is gone before she can realize, as her fingers meet empty plate instead of another dumpling. ]
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[ The joke lands if nothing else. The big guy's teeth show in one of those lizardy grins of his, reaching his eyes and making them sparkle with life. He has to wonder, does she realize she brings that out in him more than anyone else? Just one of those many amazing things about her...
The meal passes in silence, by the time Lucy's plate is cleaned so is his. Without prompting he returns to his human form, the nanomachines of his style upgrade quickly cladding him in the same sleeping clothes as before, but never during the process does he let go of her hand. If anything once his transformation is complete he squeezes her hand just a little tighter.
Something's wrong, he can feel it. Just as Lucy has learned to read his reptilian features he's learned to read her body language. She may be smiling and joking yet there's something clearly on her mind... something like... fear? Close to it at least, there's not quite the smell such an emotion would bring out in a mammalian but... ]
Kaede-hime...
[ His voice is the first thing to break the silence besides the sound of his rearranging skeletal structure. The look of concern on his face more obvious than ever as he meets her eyes. ]
Something further troubles yourself, yes? A request, speak of it? I ill-like any continued secrecy between us.
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Oh, has she...has she been that obvious? It's her own fault for looking so often at things that aren't there. Shadows she knows are just in her head.
She shouldn't trouble him with it. It's so stupid. Insignificant. She should just get a grip on herself and stop worrying the people around her. There's other, more important things to worry about! ]
I'm just tired. It's been a long day.
[ She shakes her head slowly. She slowly slips her hand away from his. It's easier to do now that he's back in his more human form. ]
I just...wish those babies had gotten a better end.
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[ He gives her a look, a pointed one. That's not it. That's part of it perhaps but that's not fully it, the look is his way of telling her he knows there's more to it. But he won't press her.
Instead he gets to his feet, without food or the warm touch of her hand there's little keeping him at the table. He stretches his arms up over his head and rolls his neck, popping a few things satisfyingly, then goes to the other side of the room to set up his own sleeping spot. ]
Little we can accomplish now aside from rest, yes? The better we see to our well beings the better we shall make engagement with our next foes. It is what will be needed to ensure no others meet the same form of ending.
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If his view of her changed...she doesn't know if she could handle it. ]
Yeah.
[ She moves up to her feet, but she moves sluggishly as she goes to retrieve her futon. Her movements are slow, methodical, but she takes out the mattress and its quilt with a slowness borne from hesitance to sleep. ]
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That pride of hers, possibly, or out of a fear of burdening him with her own problems. He's done much the same, hasn't he? ]
Hmm... a consideration, Kaede-hime.
[ Said gently, even absently as he turns back to unfolding his quilt. ]
You have borne witnessing towards a side of myself of which I hold very little pride. The... hmm, anger seems a small word for it... ruinous capacity perhaps? Destructive propensity? Bah, language feels an ill thing to convey it.
[ A frustrated snort of smoke and a shake of his head. ]
The point of the matter. You are aware of the worst being of which I have potential to one day become, you remain close to myself regardless of this, offering acceptance readily. One would hope you hold realization that I would provide the same upon any revelations.
[ There's a beat as he rubs the back of his neck awkwardly, a very human gesture from a very not human individual. After that moment he's on his feet and moving to turn the room lights off so they can actually get some rest. ]
A thing to hold in thought, that is all.
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As always, the truth is the best policy, but she needs more time. She has to think, to consider just what these specters in the gaps of her vision are trying to say. And, she has to think of how to free herself from them. If she even can. ]
Sorry. I'm still trying to figure it out myself, is all. [ She waves her hand a little bit, turning it from side to side. ] My thoughts are a bit too scrambled to put into words right now.
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He shakes his head. No, no Godzilla that's foolish to think that way. If Kaede says she can't put it into words than that's the truth of the matter full stop, she'd never intentionally lie to him. She needs time if she is to speak of this, if she even desires to do such. She doesn't owe it to him to share that which weighs on her mind if she does not wish to. ]
Apologies are not at thing of necessity. [ He reaches out to place his hand on her shoulder, giving her a light squeeze. ] Nor is it a necessity for what troubles you to be placed to words. I am at your side regardless.
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She sinks into his touch as if the strength's been sapped from half of her body. ]
Just give me a little more time...please?
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If that is your request then it is given readily. [ He inclines his head and squeezes her shoulder softly. ] For now rest is what is of most import. It has been... tiring, as of the current moments. It is long past a moment when we should settle to what relaxation we can.
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[ She flops down onto her futon with its quilt still not properly placed. She groans into the pillow, and it's oh so tempting to just close her eyes. But, she doesn't. She turns her head so she can look back up at him. Her expression is sheepish all over again almost like a kid wanting to ask for something. ]
Can you...sleep between me and the door to the patio? I...don't want to be close to the door...