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Dvdmacyoshi Since: Jul, 2011
#1051: Nov 5th 2011 at 4:10:56 PM

[Beach]

"Well," Christine said, "It's thanks to magic that I'm still alive right now... so I can't say I share your view on it at all."

[Bar]

Virgil moved closer to Asayu, and began to brush strands of her hair out of her face.

"I'm willing to give it a try," He said. "I am quite in love with you right now, so I doubt your so called 'Bullshit' would particularly bother me. I think the real issue here is you not being willing to put up with my bullshit... and I'll admit, I can't completely blame you for that."

KillerClowns Since: Jan, 2001
#1052: Nov 5th 2011 at 4:21:16 PM

[Beach]

Rachel laughed and said, "okay, good point. Maybe your universe's brand of magic just needs a chance to grow." She smiled and added, sincerely, "good luck with that. I mean it."

[Bar]

That... that almost sounded like there was a human being left in Virgil. Poor bastard, Asayu thought, though her pity still remained of the "give him peace in death" sort. But she didn't show this. She gently took Virgil's hand and carefully lowered it. "Listen," she said, "you're an immortal. I'm guessing that, unlike Amu, you don't find that mortals smell like rotting meat. But still, that's what we might as well be — in a hundred years, I'll be deep in the grave, and you'll have to waste valuable time mourning me."

She sighed. "You shouldn't get attached to us mortals." Or anybody, she thought. "It's just not worth it. Love is nothing but jealousy, obsession, and sexual desire, wrapped up in sentiment."

edited 5th Nov '11 4:21:35 PM by KillerClowns

Dvdmacyoshi Since: Jul, 2011
#1053: Nov 5th 2011 at 4:28:27 PM

[Beach]

Christine smiled towards Rachel.

"Oh... thanks. I really do hope magic won't be lost forever in my world... that would be terrible..."

[Bar]

Virgil gave a small chuckle towards Asayu.

"It seems to me that you're just telling yourself that about love. And jealousy? Obsession? Sexual desire? I thought you were trying to make this less appealing to me."

KillerClowns Since: Jan, 2001
#1054: Nov 5th 2011 at 4:43:04 PM

[Bar]

"You forgot saccharine sentamentality," Asayu said, deadpan. "But I don't get it." And then she stopped and realized. Of course she got it. Virgil wanted the one thing he couldn't have: her.

Well, fuck would be an appropriate translation of her next thoughts. After a moment of silence as she realized this, she decided to be sure and said, "why... why is it that you think you want me, out of all the women you've ever met? I cannot possibly be the first to match wits with you!"

[Beach]

"It's nice to know there's something good in the world past what humanity has made for itself," Rachel said, staring wistfully at the fire. "I have my doubts, but... well, maybe people really do need faith in something."

Dvdmacyoshi Since: Jul, 2011
#1055: Nov 5th 2011 at 4:48:40 PM

[Bar]

Virgil thought back over all the women he had been with over the years. Granted, with the first 20 years and last 6 months completely gone from his memory, it was tough to be a judge of things that had never happened to him, but still.

"From what I remember, you are. No one has managed to trick me, it's almost always the other around, but you... you amazed me."

[Beach]

Christine gave a forced smile.

"I suppose your right... but I keep find myself losing more and more faith... it's hard to find something you can believe in these days..."

Dvdmacyoshi Since: Jul, 2011
#1056: Nov 5th 2011 at 4:48:47 PM

edited 5th Nov '11 4:49:00 PM by Dvdmacyoshi

Sonzai Since: Sep, 2010
#1057: Nov 5th 2011 at 5:10:56 PM

The final rays of light evaporated, and the sky dimmed to black, as thousands of stars came out and shone down from above.

[ Current Time: Evening (Dark Outside) ]

KillerClowns Since: Jan, 2001
#1058: Nov 5th 2011 at 6:10:58 PM

[Beach]

Rachel sighed and said, "I know how you feel." She sighed. "One day at a time, I guess. That's all I can say I know for now."

[Bar]

Asayu shook her head. Clearly, she thought, it wasn't the first time somebody outwitted you... or else you'd still have all your memories. But such words seemed likely to anger him, something she did not want. Instead she said, "is that really what you want? An equal?" She was very careful to keep her voice level and neutral as she continued, "or do you seek to make me yours as though I were some trophy, some pretty thing to hang on your arm?" Or perhaps you want somebody who can finally end your existence... deny it as you like, but what you really need is a worthy foe to end your suffering.

Dvdmacyoshi Since: Jul, 2011
#1059: Nov 5th 2011 at 6:18:16 PM

[Beach]

"Yes, I suppose..." Christine quieted down and admired the fire.

[Bar]

"A trophy?" Virgil asked. "Don't be silly. Why would I be proud of the fact that I was tricked? The thing is, you've earned a lot of my respect, and that's why I want to have you around... at least here. I doubt it's even possible for you to come back to my world... pity."

KillerClowns Since: Jan, 2001
#1060: Nov 5th 2011 at 6:39:25 PM

[Beach]

Rachel had nothing to say, so simply joined Christine in silently examining the flames.

Translation: anyone else care to start up a conversation near the campfire?

[Bar]

Asayu considered Virgil. If they met under different circumstances, she would kill him without hesitation or doubt. But was he truly evil? From what she gathered, he had been driven to this madness. A being to be pitied, in the same way one pities a rabid dog — with a swift and merciful death. But he could not bite here. "You're right. We can never truly be together, even if that's what we wanted." But neither of us wants that, she thought.

But she said, "better to forget me now, than waste your hours dreaming about me when there are so many other women." She sighed, considering her words carefully, then said, "when you return to your own world, do not remember me. Remember what you learned from me. I am not the only one of my kind. Search, and you will find another, one who seeks you as you seek her. She will love you. She will be able to truly be by yours side. And her love will set you free." Normally, Asayu would not have been able to utter such trite sentimentality. But it was true: there would be a woman who would do him the ultimate mercy, to set him free of his tormented existence.

Dvdmacyoshi Since: Jul, 2011
#1061: Nov 5th 2011 at 6:49:04 PM

[Bar]

Virgil sighed. He clearly wasn't believing in Asayu's sentimental excuses.

"Oh come on, you don't even believe that yourself. I will never find true love in my own world... now shut up, and give me this chance to delude myself otherwise."

Upon saying that, Virgil quickly cupped Asayu's face in his hands and went for a kiss, likely hoping she wouldn't have time to react.

TeraChimera Since: Oct, 2010
#1062: Nov 5th 2011 at 6:59:02 PM

[Beach]

Xavier grinned at Saliha. "Yeah. I guess this is it. Easiest breakup ever, huh? Rather coincidental that we both realized it wasn't exactly working out. And it could be worse."

[Beach]

"Well," said Vincent, "it's... I don't know, maybe if I wasn't asexual, I could see some beauty in you, but... I don't. Don't get me wrong, it's not you personally, it's me again. You could stick the most beautiful woman in the world in front of me, and the most I'd say would probably be something like, 'Eh. She's alright.' I just... I don't get attracted to people by their looks."

[Beach]

Kat sat back and listened as the women talked. He didn't want to disturb them. The conversation eventually petered out.

After a few moments of silence, he decided to try and search for another topic. He made a pile of sand to stick the camera on, so he wouldn't have to hold it, and started filming again.

"New topic," he said. "Not to sound stupid or anything, but what's happened in your worlds since 1963? I'm kind of curious to know how life would've gone on if aliens hadn't invaded. You don't need to give me any small details, just some major events."

draconiansuperior The Draconic Superior from Home, doing stuff Since: May, 2011
The Draconic Superior
#1063: Nov 5th 2011 at 7:13:45 PM

Xander looked at Kat when he changed the subject, "Hmm, since 1963? Well I assume a lot of stuff that's happened is the same in our worlds, sooooo," he counted on his fingers, "A couple of stuff should have happened, I think that it's about seven major stuff."

nrjxll Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Not war
#1064: Nov 5th 2011 at 7:37:44 PM

Beach

Qrlil tilted her head and made a whistling noise. "Thank you for your honesty, at least," she said.

She was quiet for a few moments, looking at the ocean. The heat had gone away for the most part, but it was still very... serene. Eventually, she looked back at Vincent and spoke in a tone that was only slightly lighter then she actually felt.

"Well! I am glad we managed to clear this out, then," she said. "Unless there is anything else you would like to say, I think we can go back to join the others now." She moved her hand out in front of her in Vincent's direction - she seemed to recall that chimeras practiced handshaking. "...Friends, then?"

Thank heavens - the soap opera is finally over. I certainly liked the ways this took CDT!Qrlil off in her own directions, but I'd like to develop some more non-romantic relationships (or at least ambiguously romantic ones) now.

edited 5th Nov '11 7:39:37 PM by nrjxll

TeraChimera Since: Oct, 2010
#1065: Nov 5th 2011 at 7:42:49 PM

[Beach]

Kat glanced at Xander and raised an eyebrow. "About the same? Does my species exist in your world? Did it get invaded by aliens? I strongly doubt that our worlds bear such similarities, and, as such, they would be very different. Especially because I can think of more than seven major events."

[Beach]

"Friends," said Vincent, grabbing Qrlil's hand and shaking. He glanced back over to the fire. "Come on. It's probably going to get a little colder soon, and the fire will be warm." He walked back to the fire and sat down.

Gault Laugh and grow dank! from beyond the kingdom Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: P.S. I love you
Laugh and grow dank!
#1066: Nov 5th 2011 at 7:45:05 PM

“Yeah,” Saliha grinned right back and nodded, “It could have been… Sooo, where does this leave us? I mean, I do like you Xavier, a lot, even if I might not love you.” She blinked quizzically.

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TeraChimera Since: Oct, 2010
#1067: Nov 5th 2011 at 7:51:00 PM

[Beach]

Xavier shrugged. "We can be friends. Just friends. Either way, we might want to wait until tomorrow before we talk about anything seriously. It's pretty late."

He glanced over to the fire, where everyone else was sitting. "You want to head over there? It looks like most everyone's gathered around it. And the warmth will be nice."

draconiansuperior The Draconic Superior from Home, doing stuff Since: May, 2011
The Draconic Superior
#1068: Nov 5th 2011 at 7:51:27 PM

Xander shook his head, "No, I mean like presidential assassinations, laws passed, technological advances, wars, school shootings, massacres, and genocide campaigns in africa, some other stuff," He dug into another s'more, "I'm saying that there are some similarities between our worlds that are reflective of each other."

KillerClowns Since: Jan, 2001
#1069: Nov 5th 2011 at 8:04:14 PM

[Bar]

Asayu made no effort to resist Virgil's kiss, but soon pulled away and said, "of course you won't find 'true love'. True love is a lie. Sentimentality. What I said you'd find would be a woman like me, but who can — and will — give you what it is you truly need: peace. But tell me, truly, what makes you think not a single woman of your world isn't a match for you? I mean, even I know of women smarter than I. Yaga comes to mind, though she's well past looking like someone you'd want."

She took a moment to seriously consider Virgil, then finally said, "it wasn't that I tricked you. It was that I was brave enough to try. I am not afraid of you. That's all you need: a woman who is not afraid of you."

[Beach]

Rachel said, "well, my universe didn't have an alien invasion. Unless you count Kykzavi thieves." She considered. "Well, the Soviet Union fell in 1989. I imagine that's worth something to you."

nrjxll Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Not war
#1070: Nov 5th 2011 at 8:07:06 PM

Beach

Qrlil walked back over to the fire and set herself down. Vincent was correct - it was warmer here, and quite nicely so. She hissed in contentment and looked around.

"Hello," she said to Rachel and Christine. "So... what exactly has been going on out here while I was, er, busy?"

Dvdmacyoshi Since: Jul, 2011
#1071: Nov 5th 2011 at 8:13:36 PM

[Bar]

Whenever Asayu had finished speaking, Virgil couldn't help but burst into insane laughter.

"All I need is a woman who isn't afraid of me, huh? You truly are unfamiliar with my world, aren't you? After all, Poor Christine was rendered unable to speak whenever I was in the room... and she's one of the brave ones."

Virgil grabbed Asayu by the hand, and held it tight.

"Now, I plead you, Asayu ul'Valmoth qo'Etanu qo'Imey tel'Yaga vash'Sulah Ormia... yes, I memorised it... to give a relationship with me just this one chance. After all, it can only exist within the confines of this Resort, so what is there to lose?"

[Beach]

Turning to Qrlil, Christine said;

"Oh, not much. We've just been making chit-chat, talking about how magic is different in respective universes... All that Jazz."

edited 5th Nov '11 8:15:04 PM by Dvdmacyoshi

TeraChimera Since: Oct, 2010
#1072: Nov 5th 2011 at 8:13:38 PM

[Beach]

Kat rolled his eyes. "Oh, really? So a few major events that changed the course of history forever don't matter between universes? Pfft. Give me a break. That's like saying that just because this Ferrari and that Mack truck have motors, they'll run pretty much the same."

He glanced to Rachel. "1989? That late? Well, I guess forced cooperation between enemies can cause them to rub off on each other. For us, the USSR broke apart in 1980. It didn't fall, either, it was more of a controlled breakup. After a few years of making sure that its satellite states could govern themselves, it kind of voluntarily splintered. It was bound to happen sooner or later, though, anyway."

Gault Laugh and grow dank! from beyond the kingdom Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: P.S. I love you
Laugh and grow dank!
#1073: Nov 5th 2011 at 8:14:46 PM

Saliha nodded in assent. Only just then realizing how tired she was, her mouth opened wide in a yawn. “Y- yeah, you’re probably right. Actually, I thought we’d better get inside. So, should we go to your room or mine?” Her voice was completely deadpan.

edited 5th Nov '11 8:25:30 PM by Gault

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KillerClowns Since: Jan, 2001
#1074: Nov 5th 2011 at 8:50:09 PM

[Bar]

Asayu said, to herself, very quietly and thoughtfully, "Asayu of Valmoth, daughter of Etanu, daughter of Imey, apprentice of Yaga, priestess of Sulah, the Couretsan..."

Then, aloud, "it's easy to remember if you know what it means. But you didn't. And still... amazing..."

She looked into Virgil's eyes, studying the emotions burning behind them. "Swear to me, two things. The first is that when we leave here... you will accept. You will move on. The second, is that you won't complain when I continue seducing and sleeping with who I please in this place. Just for sex, no more. Accept, and... I will consider." Perhaps I may get something from this poor, deluded fool, something that will help me end his pitiful existence. Would that my own foe was so simple...

[Beach]

"Yeah," Rachel said, "alien invasions really screw up history, don't they?" A bit bigger than light-fingered off-world raiders. She continued, "most of the stuff in my world is pretty mundane. Almost nobody on Earth knows about magic, and it wouldn't affect their lives if they did. It's still generals and politicians."

It's a different Imey.

edited 5th Nov '11 9:36:46 PM by KillerClowns

nrjxll Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Not war
#1075: Nov 5th 2011 at 8:53:54 PM

Beach

Qrlil blinked. "Alien invasions?" she asked. "What exactly are you talking about, if I may ask?"

It certainly sounded more interesting then comparative magic, at least.


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