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MarinaNova NPCs (marinanova_npc) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2016-04-04 11:02:00

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:mingle, adrien agreste, ai kuran, aidan reilly, aigis, alex karev, angelina burnett, charlotte charles, ciel phantomhive, duo maxwell, eren yeager, hak, haruka tenoh, ianto jones, jack harkness, james howlett/logan, jezebel mephistopheles, kanji tatsumi, kazuki makabe, kitty pryde (evolution), leia organa, levi, malcolm reynolds, martha jones, nico di angelo, peter parker (stnas), piper halliwell, rean schwarzer, rebecca crane, sarah williams, sebastian michaelis, shallan davar, soushi minashiro, spike, suzaku kururugi, tieria erde, ton phanan, yona, zeno, zero kiryuu

370 - Fear Itself: The Revenge

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surprise pt2

instrumented
2016-04-06 02:15 am UTC (link)

[Zero has been the opposite, out and around, assisting anyone who may need it. He hasn't been left completely untouched, having found himself not once but twice, already, within one of the fear hot spots, but he's pressed through to the best of his ability. With nothing in the immediate area, he didn't let the suddenly overwhelming feeling get to him for too long.

. . . Although, the raptors, on the other hand, haven't been affecting him as much. He heard about them on his first day here. Not that he was actually expecting to see them around, but it's better than it coming out of nowhere.

He hears Ai before he sees her. There's no need for a pureblood to be fearful in the face of danger, but in a place where anything at all can happen, he isn't going to just let this be.

Zero moves out of her way a second too late. He catches her to try and slow her down. Only with one hand, as the other is currently more in a claw-like state which, along with its elongated and razor-like nails are covered in blood. None of it which is his.]

Ai, hey— calm down, it's all right.

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I love surprises. they're especially good when I get them at work

aiffection
2016-04-06 03:47 am UTC (link)

[Ai isn't focused enough on her surroundings to not realize that Zero is right there so there's no slowing down before she barrels straight into him. It isn't what she's been taught growing up and one of the individuals who taught her that currently has a grip on her arm. Despite the fear holding on to her and the shame of forgetting what he's taught her, Ai is relieved at his presence.

It's settling in a way that it hasn't been since she was small - before she had developed non-familial feelings for him. Sometimes when Ai had nightmares, she would seek out her mother and Zero would be there too. There was a reason that she called him 'papa' growing up.

She takes comfort in the hand on her arm, not at all worried about the other one.]

Father was... [Her voice is still shaky and her eyes dart behind her from where she came from. Only there isn't anything there. Not even any remaining traces.

A deep breath in to try to calm her nerves. Unlike all of the adults in her life, Ai has yet to actually face any danger. The biggest problem so far have been the Day Class students trying to get close to the Night Class ones. Not that she'd been afraid of the dinosaurs or giant bugs but that image of her father certainly had shaken her up.]

There's something about the wasp's venom, best to not get stung by them.

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Glad to provide~

instrumented
2016-04-06 04:26 am UTC (link)

[Zero is only barely able to keep them from completely crashing to the ground, though it definitely could have happened.

He follows her gaze regardless. Hallucinations? Somehow he isn't very surprised by that, either. His focus returns to her right after, frowning a little.]

I've come across a number of them already, but that's good to know. Thanks.

Are you okay, otherwise. . .? We should probably keep moving.

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aiffection
2016-04-06 05:10 am UTC (link)

[If she'd put any actual strength into her run, they probably would be a pile of limbs on the ground. But it wasn't as if Ai was attempting to tackle someone, just flee from the hallucination of her father.

Most people would attempt to avoid being stung by the wasps in the first place considering how huge they were. It meant their stingers were that much bigger and would leave a good-sized hole behind. With her healing capabilities, Ai was less worried about the wound and more concerned with the venom's affects - as should her mother and Zero.]

I'm fine. [There's a slight hitch in her voice as something seems to catch her gaze somewhere over Zero's shoulder but Ai is silently telling herself that it isn't real. A hand comes up to allow her fingers to curl in the hem of Zero's shirt as a focusing point. This was real. The feel of the fabric gripped in her hand, the warmth of the person standing next to her - not what her eyes were seeing.]

Let's go.

[If she just hangs on to what's real, then she won't get lost in what isn't.]

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instrumented
2016-04-06 06:17 am UTC (link)

[But she isn't. Maybe to a degree, but as he's been learning about her, it's clear that she does take after Yuuki in ways. As if that's at all surprising. He also can tell the way she isn't fully focused on his gaze in turn, but isn't going to remark on it.

What he will do is remain extra alert, wanting to give her more time to fully reorient herself. The way she grasps onto his shirt is also very reminiscent.]

How long have you been out?

[He isn't even sure whereabouts Yuuki is at the moment. Although he does trust she can take care of herself, there's no telling what may happen, considering what happened with Ai.

For a moment Zero mentally hesitates, before trying something. His clawed hand moves towards Bloody Rose which is tucked into his waistband. It's only a touch, however; although it has a full magazine, and even despite the current situation, he's being mindful of just how much he may use it. Which he will be, because it can be wielded in more than one way.

Slow to start, a small tangle of metallic rose vines emerge from the gun. He seems immune to the fact that parts creep beneath his skin. They begin to coil around his arm and form into a spear within his grip, soon at the ready.

He's unsure just how large he can build them up to, here, or how long he can keep them out, as it's his first time actually having a need for them, here, but he needs to try.

It leaves him thinking of Ai (and Yuuki), as well.]

How are you with your abilities? Yuuki said that too much use leaves her fatigued. Have you been fighting a lot?

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aiffection
2016-04-06 09:22 pm UTC (link)

[Considering who she was raised by, it's no wonder that she's a lot like Yuuki. Give it time and he'll see how Ai is like Kaname as well. Now is not that time though.

She will just have to rely on him to determine what is real and what isn't. Zero won't steer her into trouble.]

An hour, maybe. I was wandering about.

[Yes, at night. Most of the time she gets up when the sun sets and lingers long until it's risen to ensure the safety of all of the students. As of yet, Ai hasn't changed that schedule so she's awake all night long still. Good thing robots run most of the shops so she can come and go whenever.

She watches as the vines shift and twist, preferring that sight than to anything her own mind and fears could come up with. It isn't a new thing to see, though Ai also hasn't had much reason to see him work.]

I'm all right, I've been keeping things simple. [Striking enemies with her hands where she can and conserving her strength and energy.]

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instrumented
2016-04-07 01:46 am UTC (link)

[His thoughts and feelings, new as she still is in his life, won't change even when her resemblance to that man does begin to show. Of course they wouldn't. He already has naturally taken to guiding her to the best of his ability, at least in this place. There's much he's yet to learn about her.

There's just a nod to her reply.]

A bit less than me, then.

[He doesn't need to continue speaking to insinuate that he's been assisting wherever possible. The scent of blood is hanging in the air, however at the least it's not completely saturating it.]

Good. Hopefully nothing more will be needed.

[ —his words briefly cut short when a group of three raptors head towards them. Zero pivots on his feet before cutting them down in one fluid strike with the gnarled metallic thorns of the spear, all within the blink of an eye. It's just enough to get all three. It's lucky that the creatures aren't much larger. He gives his arm a good shake to get rid of some of the dripping blood.]

. . .these things are relentless. . .

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aiffection
2016-04-07 03:56 am UTC (link)

[It doesn't matter if the two of them don't have the memories of raising her, they are still essentially the same. That is something she's learning as she spends more time with them. Younger, less experienced in some areas but at the core they're the same.

She doesn't even need him to say anything because Ai knows that both of her parents would be out here - protecting others. Just like she was. At the first sign of trouble, both of them would spring into action.

The scent of blood is permeating the air but it's more monster blood than human or vampire.

At the moment, Ai knows that she's potentially dangerous. If she lashed out at something there is a chance that it's a hallucination and Ai could strike an innocent bystander instead.

Which is why when the raptors come, she simply turns so that she can keep that grip on his shirt but doesn't react. Zero can take care of it and he does.]

They're predators, hunting and killing is instinctual to them.

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instrumented
2016-04-07 04:18 am UTC (link)

[Obviously they are. Zero can't say he ever in his life could have imagined he'd be fighting dinosaurs, but here he is.

In the moments after, though, he turns back to face her, frowning again. There's something about her that clearly reads that she's still not fully back to herself.]

. . . Let's go indoors for a little so you can relax.

[She could do with some quiet.

There's nothing to debate, should she want to. It's spoken in silence by the way his other hand moves to take the one she's holding onto his shirt with.]

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aiffection
2016-04-07 04:40 am UTC (link)

[Fairly certain that's something they'd ever imagine twenty years later either. Really, who would imagine fighting dinosaurs?

It seems unfair. That he only just met her and yet is capable of reading her with one look. She blames the fact that she looks so much like Yuuki. Part of her wants to rebel for that fact alone but knows it wouldn't do much good. Going indoors won't help Ai escape her hallucinations but it's a good place to go to wait for the toxin to be eliminated.]

Fine. [She almost irritably huffs the word but refrains. Barely. It's clear from her face that she wanted to, though.

What she does do is try not to focus on his hand holding hers. If this is how it's going to be, it's going to be on her terms. So Ai takes the lead, trusting that Zero will ensure to be the judge on what's real and what's not.]

This way. [Deciding on a destination, Ai starts moving again.]

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instrumented
2016-04-07 05:48 am UTC (link)

[Unfortunately for Ai, the behavior of hers is almost more endearing to Zero than it is otherwise. He doesn't let the bit of amusement show, but he definitely does feel it.

Initially he doesn't feel that it's for the best if she leads, however will trust her. He already is, of course, remaining alert of their surroundings, so it should be fine.

Although he does wonder where they're going, if not all the way back to where she and Yuuki are living.]

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aiffection
2016-04-07 06:13 am UTC (link)

[Her path is fairly direct, without a whole lot of hesitation as Ai ignores the things she's fairly certain aren't real. As far as she knows only the wasps and raptors are things to be wary of so Ai steadily ignores anything else.

Zero wouldn't hesitate to point out if there was something real and dangerous about. Though she is also relying on her other senses since her eyes aren't completely reliable at the moment.

It doesn't take them long to reach their destination anyway - which just so happens to be a cafe. After a quick pause just inside the door to make sure the area is safe, Ai lets go of Zero's hand and moves to sit in one of the plush chairs.]

Do you think we'll have to eliminate all of the raptors and wasps or will they be sent back to sector six?

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instrumented
2016-04-07 07:32 am UTC (link)

[They do seem to be the primary source of danger at the moment. Although as he's been out, now and again he felt overcome with fear. Unlike the creatures, though, differentiating those hot zones from everywhere else in the Dome seemed next to impossible. No way to detect them.

He lets out a silent breath upon entering the café, then moving to sit as well. For the moment he looks back outside.]

I'd like to hope for the latter. At least I think that's what happened the first time these showed up. I'm unsure how long it lasted.

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