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Replica Since: Sep, 2010
#76: Aug 1st 2013 at 5:47:03 PM

Seren looked at Vesper and then at his chakram then back to Vesper several times before talking again.

"I think I'm harder to hurt somehow. I'm still something weird. And I just woke up with this thing. Pretty cool though."

As he spoke Seren looked over his chakram, looking for any damage to it and finding none.

"And like I said, I'm fine. I can take care of myself if I need to"

edited 1st Aug '13 5:49:53 PM by Replica

NaomiHansen Gun Cat Enthusiast from elsewhere Since: Aug, 2011 Relationship Status: Gay for Big Boss
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#77: Aug 1st 2013 at 5:51:41 PM

Vesper hummed at Seren, taking his explanation with a grain of salt, but at Dr. Mansart's words, she took a good look at the rapier planted in the dirt for the first time.

Despite its origins, she couldn't help but admire the elegance of it, its sheer perfection in her eyes. Wariness for Seren aside, if he was right about it being tuned to her very soul, oh, all the possibilities! Her powers were still limited, so if she could hold a weapon in any of her states—

Don't be selfish!

She took a sharp but silent intake of breath, here eyes closing momentarily to hide their sudden, heart-stopping guilt. With a quick gulp, she looked back at Dr. Mansart, those eyes now neutral.

"It would probably be best for you to take it," she told him without elaboration, her voice just as emotionless as her gaze.

"I do not approve of the fact that my favorite quotes are too long for this character limit." - Me
NickTheSwing Since: Aug, 2009
#78: Aug 1st 2013 at 5:52:24 PM

Terry nodded, and asked, "So, um, what happened to your parents or guardians? How did you get out here alone, by yourself?

The blond did note how oddly durable this kid was, and decided to make sure that nothing was wrong. He had to wonder if this was it, or if there was some other reason the Icons called them there.

TheodoreHastings Since: Jan, 2013
#79: Aug 1st 2013 at 5:57:12 PM

"That's quite alright, Emily." the doctor smiled. "Duty binds us all, and your duty was to vanquish this beast, not to look after a looney old man."

Having been granted permission from most of the Heralds, Dr. Mansart grabbed the rapier's hilt and admired its blade.

"Incredible..."

Replica Since: Sep, 2010
#80: Aug 1st 2013 at 5:58:10 PM

"Seren again seemed to lose his enthusiasm on mention of his parents. He looked down at his feet, the shoes they were contained in still covered in blood and spoke quietly.

"They're gone."


As Dr Mansart grasped the sword, he felt in bind with him. An indescribable feeling inside him, a small burst of knowledge relating to how to use a sword appearing in his mind, the knowledge of the sword's potential powers, and an urge. The sword compeled him to name it.

edited 1st Aug '13 6:02:31 PM by Replica

XenonZ Questionable Citizen from The Void Since: Jul, 2013
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#81: Aug 1st 2013 at 6:00:46 PM

Emily's face softened a bit at the mention of Seren's parents. There was a reason she tried to use guardians.

"You seem to be taking good care of yourself, though." She smiled.

"But still" she thought, "where are the adults in his life?"

edited 1st Aug '13 6:19:06 PM by XenonZ

Dragon573 Sanity not included from Sitting at a bonfire Since: Jun, 2016 Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
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#82: Aug 1st 2013 at 6:01:11 PM

Something occured to Marina.

"Did you know that this thing would be here?" she asked, looking over at Terry. "When I was sitting on the bench, I thought you said something about a 'destroyer'."

It's kind of funny. Sufficiently advanced stupidity is like sufficiently advanced science; eventually, you find something you can't solve.
TheodoreHastings Since: Jan, 2013
#83: Aug 1st 2013 at 6:14:54 PM

Dr. Mansart swished the elegant blade to test its limits. It not only moved with the greatest of ease, the professor could swear it sang as it cut the air. It was a powerful yet beautiful weapon, worthy of an equally powerful yet beautiful name.

"Durendaal," the professor mumbled to the blade, "after the indestructable blade of Roland. With your help my dear, I hope not to meet poor Roland's fate."

NaomiHansen Gun Cat Enthusiast from elsewhere Since: Aug, 2011 Relationship Status: Gay for Big Boss
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#84: Aug 1st 2013 at 6:15:55 PM

At Seren's statement, Vesper's gaze became intent on him again. Taking a quiet step back, she began to focus on pulling on his cast shadow again, willing it to slowly become longer—and darker.

(You're a cold-hearted bitch, you know that?

She didn't bother to respond.)

edited 1st Aug '13 6:16:08 PM by NaomiHansen

"I do not approve of the fact that my favorite quotes are too long for this character limit." - Me
Dragon573 Sanity not included from Sitting at a bonfire Since: Jun, 2016 Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
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#85: Aug 1st 2013 at 6:28:47 PM

"I prefer Curtana, to be completely honest," Marina remarked offhand.

It's kind of funny. Sufficiently advanced stupidity is like sufficiently advanced science; eventually, you find something you can't solve.
TheodoreHastings Since: Jan, 2013
#86: Aug 1st 2013 at 6:35:11 PM

"Well, when you get a magical sword from a gelatinous abomination, then you can name it whatever you please." the doctor replied playfully. "In the meantime, this lovely blade shall be Durendaal."

edited 1st Aug '13 6:35:26 PM by TheodoreHastings

Dragon573 Sanity not included from Sitting at a bonfire Since: Jun, 2016 Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
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#87: Aug 1st 2013 at 6:42:00 PM

"I meant only that I liked it as far as the stories go. Your blade is yours to name, of course, as was mine."

It's kind of funny. Sufficiently advanced stupidity is like sufficiently advanced science; eventually, you find something you can't solve.
xenonz Questionable Citizen from The Void Since: Jul, 2013
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#88: Aug 1st 2013 at 6:42:50 PM

"How's the sword, Mr. Russel? It looks lovely." Emily inquired, temporarily letting the mysterious boy drop from her thoughts, "I must say, do you have any swordsmanship or fencing training? It might be a good idea to learn how to use it before you dub it with such a powerful name."

Hasame The 10th Sync Since: Apr, 2013
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#89: Aug 1st 2013 at 6:46:41 PM

"Can I see that, sir?" Jast asked, seemingly walking up from nowhere. "I sensed a charge in it and I'm going low at the moment..." Twitch.

TheodoreHastings Since: Jan, 2013
#90: Aug 1st 2013 at 6:51:20 PM

"That's the strange part," Dr. Mansart replied to Emily. "Aside from replicas and museum exhibits, I've never even a sword up close, let alone held one. Yet with this beautiful blade in hand..."

The professor quickly swished the sword with all the expertise of a musketeer. "...it feels remarkably natural, as if I've been fencing all my life. I feel like I belong in one of Dumas' novels!"

Russell turned to the scruffy young man who approached him. "Of course. Do what you must"

Lightly holding the blade, the professor offered Jast Durendaal's hilt.

edited 1st Aug '13 6:53:42 PM by TheodoreHastings

NickTheSwing Since: Aug, 2009
#91: Aug 1st 2013 at 6:53:12 PM

Terry looked away at mention of the Destroyer by Marina, and was grateful when she seemed distracted, but then decided to get it over with.

He told her, "The Destroyer is a thing that I hear, it whispers to me, its...its dangerous. I started hearing it when I got my powers."

He doubted she would understand how he felt about this. Just hearing it speak tended to induce pain in him. He did not like to think what would happen were it to seize control.

edited 1st Aug '13 6:54:23 PM by NickTheSwing

xenonz Questionable Citizen from The Void Since: Jul, 2013
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#92: Aug 1st 2013 at 7:02:58 PM

Emily gave a round of applause for the doctor's display of skill, "How splendid! I wonder— does every beastie carry a weapon as fine as this?"

Hasame The 10th Sync Since: Apr, 2013
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#93: Aug 1st 2013 at 7:05:27 PM

"Thanks." Instead of taking the blade, Jast just awkwardly reached his arm around and rubbed the blade until small sparks came off of his fingers. When he was done, he took his ham away and rubbed his arm, white-blue electricity lightly jumping in random directions. "Hmm. Well, I'm good. Herald of Electricity by the way. Jast."

NaomiHansen Gun Cat Enthusiast from elsewhere Since: Aug, 2011 Relationship Status: Gay for Big Boss
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#94: Aug 1st 2013 at 7:05:34 PM

Still patiently pulling at Seren's shadow, Vesper glanced up at Terry's words. She quickly looked away, though, going back to her work.

Might as well kill that poor boy too, while you're at it, it snarked. Your paranoia will get you noting but contempt!

Her throat tightened.

"I do not approve of the fact that my favorite quotes are too long for this character limit." - Me
Dragon573 Sanity not included from Sitting at a bonfire Since: Jun, 2016 Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
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#95: Aug 1st 2013 at 7:09:42 PM

Marina furrowed her brow. That was concerning news... but he'd done more during the fight than she had. There would have to be a better time to ask more.

It's kind of funny. Sufficiently advanced stupidity is like sufficiently advanced science; eventually, you find something you can't solve.
TheodoreHastings Since: Jan, 2013
#96: Aug 1st 2013 at 7:37:17 PM

"Charmed." Russell smiled. He tossed Durendaal in the air and caught it lightly by the hilt.

"Now what is this about the boy?" he asked the others.

NickTheSwing Since: Aug, 2009
#97: Aug 1st 2013 at 7:43:18 PM

Terry, with that, thought of what they were expected to do next. They had stopped the giant ooze thing, and now it looked like everything was kind of winding down.

He did notice Marina did not try to dig further, and was somewhat relieved that he didn't have to talk more about that thing any more.

Well, we've saved the kid. Now what?

XenonZ Questionable Citizen from The Void Since: Jul, 2013
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#98: Aug 1st 2013 at 7:47:00 PM

Emily glanced around. Many people were standing around, unsure how to proceed after such an event.

She coughed, turning once more to the eight year old in the center of the group, "So. Yes. Monsters— in America. Would you mind telling us about that?"

NickTheSwing Since: Aug, 2009
#99: Aug 1st 2013 at 7:50:20 PM

Terry looked up and sighed, "If there's nothing more to do here, and there are monsters in America currently causing problems, then I should simply fly back and deal with them."

He did admit that some of what the kid said was suspect, and it'd probably pay to keep a close watch on him.

Hasame The 10th Sync Since: Apr, 2013
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#100: Aug 1st 2013 at 7:58:30 PM

"Do you really think you can kill more of those?" Jast waved his hand at the black liquid on the ground. "There are more than one Herald because this probably won't be an easy trip."


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