MASS OPEN POST

[save_the_souls]

The Story Thus Far:

The Once-ler has successfully freed Martel Yggdrasil from captivity, bringing her to the woods for safety. Martel, afraid of the retribution this might bring, pleaded Once-ler to tell no one that she has escaped. Once-ler then returned to the Resistance, only telling Ino about what had happened. Martel meanwhile traveled the woods alone until she met up with Zack Fair, the now embittered mercenary that's been doing what he can to stay alive and free in this setting.

However it wasn't as though Martel's disappearance went without notice. Mithos noticed his sister's absence and has set out all stops to find her. Whether or not you know of Martel's release, it's hard not to notice the larger number of angels around - even if some appear less than intimidating. Because of this, the small traveling group of Zelos Wilder, Arya Stark and Genis Sage have decided to travel to the mountains to use the stronger winds for safe haven from any lifeless angels until they can stronger.

Meanwhile back in the Resistance, efforts to fight back still persist. The inventors are having struggles in creating better keycrests for their loved ones  that have been transformed into angels. In the less tech part of the Resistance, Tsuna and Allen continued their efforts to revert angels back to their former selves. They were successful in converting Mithos's former assassin Sheena, but due to some mishaps Maladict escaped from their attempts.

Oh and Garry moped.

With all these different teams going on, what will be the next thing to occur? Will things turn in favor to the Resistance, or will it only get worse? Will Garry ever stop moping? Will any of you remember to use the damn journal? Only time will tell...

[OOC: This post has two services, first as a recap as you seen above, as well as a mass open post for all the on-goings you rather not make an entire post for! Feel free to use this post as such or simply make your own post in the comm, it matters not! As for amount of time, while the game is very flexible we'll set it to be still a few days after the staring point of the game cause why not]

Resistance HQ | Forest | Castle | Mountains | The Town | Make your own!

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[ninjainviolet]

[She walked here, how else? She'll be damned if she'll let those wings out again.

She watches impassively as he reaches for his weapon, making no move to go for her own or defend herself.]

I wouldn't blame you if you used that.

[Obvious clue there's a 'crest involved--she has spoken.]

[whichwayyoulean]

[He visibly relaxes at her comment, leaving the axe where it stands. He even offers her the smallest of smiles, he's missed her. Still, there won't be any over-joyful hugs and squeals from this guy. He knows she's going through her own personal hell right now. Making a big deal out of things won't help]

So they finally got you back, huh?

[ninjainviolet]

[Is there a glimmer of disappointment in her eyes as he abandons the axe? Possibly. Actually, more like probably. So, sorry if she doesn't return the smile, Once-ler--but at least she's not charging ahead to kill you.]

Yeah. Finally.

[After two years of solitary hell. So good to be back...]

[whichwayyoulean]

[His smile fades a little]

I'm sorry we couldn't get you out sooner. You haven't been the easiest person to bring down.

...And I'm sorry for... [he waves his hand to encompass the universe in general] everything. It can't be easy right now.

[ninjainviolet]

[Is that supposed to make her feel better? That it's HER fault they couldn't save her? Well, it's par for the wretched course known as her life, isn't it? A course she feels should be ended to make up for everything.]

Why? Why are you being nice to me?

[whichwayyoulean]

[The Once-ler is never the person to go to if you want to feel better. He sucks at that. Still, at her question, he gives a shrug]

Because you're still my friend. You think I stopped caring about Zelos? Or Garry? Or anyone else?

[ninjainviolet]

But I tried to kill you.

[Oh yes, she remembers every detail of that, Once-ler. Wanna see her cards?]

[whichwayyoulean]

So? Lots of people try to kill me. Often on a daily basis. Nothing new there.

[ninjainviolet]

But they probably had a real reason to. I didn't.

[She's not trying to be mean or funny, Once-ler. Sarcasm is a concept long-dead as well. She's merely stating a fact.]

[whichwayyoulean]

Gosh, you really know how to make a guy feel special.

[Still, he'll cast her a concerned look] Not been dealing with it all that well, huh?

[ninjainviolet]

[She looks at him in mild surprise--another first for her: emotion other than irritation.]

You want to be someone's target?

[She takes a hesitant step forward, then stops, her hand resting on the wall.]

Everything came back too fast.

[whichwayyoulean]

I'm fairly certain I already am. [Or he will be when Mithos catches onto who actually freed Martel]

I heard that happens. [He offers her a hint of a smile and a shrug] If you want somewhere quiet where no one will bother you, you're welcome to hang out here, you know. I promise that not even I would bug you.

[ninjainviolet]

Why do you say that?

[Obviously, Mithos didn't share things with her.]

Here? You'd do that for me? Even after--? [She looks around the room again before slowly moving farther inside--like an animal hesitant about its new home.]

Quiet is nice. Everything is so loud right now. Thank you.

[whichwayyoulean]

For reasons of my own you don't need to know yet.

[He watches her wander in, before standing to clear her some space out of the way, there are a few furs to sit on, if she so desires]

Hey, it's okay. I get the need to be away from people. I can work the same regardless. You being here won't bother me.

[ninjainviolet]

Thank you.

[She hesitates before walking over to the space he's prepared for her, nodding her thanks as she stiffly sat down. Even simple movements are strange for her right now--Angels didn't sit or lie down.]

That's right. You used to live in the tower...

[whichwayyoulean]

The caves are a big step away from that, but hey, I can still find my own quiet little corners when I need them. There are a lot of tunnels after all.

[He'll go back to working on his keycrest, leaving it up to her if she still wants to talk or not. Former angels needed the baby step treatment, after all]

[ninjainviolet]

[He doesn't understand. That was a memory she had forgotten up until that moment. Settling into the furs, she draws her knees up and rests her chin on them to watch him.

The quiet is nice; it allows her to take those baby steps and sort through everything. Eventually, Once-ler may or may not hear a certain sound, but if he looks, he'll see a certain event--something she hasn't been able to do in two years.

Cry.]

[whichwayyoulean]

[He hadn't noticed at first, after all he was pretty engrossed in his work. He'd almost forgotten she was even there. But that sound makes him look up.

Oh. Oh damn. He gets off his makeshift chair to sit beside her, long legs stretched out as best as he can in the small space. He's watches her for a moment, before sighing and putting a hand on her shoulder]

It'll take time. But it'll get easier.

[ninjainviolet]

[At first, Sheena is so wrapped up in her grief that she's a little uncomprehending when she sees his legs stretching out next to hers that it takes her a moment to realize who they belong to. Thankfully, she does just in time to not flinch as much when he touches her.

She turns to him, her expression one of sheer shock behind the tears.]

You touched me.

[Whatever you do, Once-ler, don't remove that hand.]

[whichwayyoulean]

[For once, the Once-ler is tactful enough to not move his hand. He casts her a confused look, though]

Uh...yeah? It's not like it's catching, y'know.

[ninjainviolet]

But-- After what I did--

[She's still trying to wrap her mind around this whole forgiving thing.]

[whichwayyoulean]

I already told you. [He offers her a smile] You're not the first and you won't be the last. It's fine, really.

[ninjainviolet]

[She's a stubborn one, remember? Even about this.]

[She lets her head fall back against the rock wall.]

Everyone's being too nice to me, but Once-ler... [With him, it's different. He's a friend from before.] Thank you.

[whichwayyoulean]

Well, we're not about to beat you witch sticks or anything if that's what you were expecting.

[He gives a shrug, trying to brush the kindness off] It's okay.

[ninjainviolet]

[She looks at him--maybe with amusement, maybe not.]

It's what I wanted, though.

[Another pause.]

I mean it. I haven't been able to say anything like that for so long to anyone.