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[hr]A Ramsey Family Post
(Featuring Mei, Will, Shannon and Reagan)
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The dojo was eerily silent save for Mei’s haggard breath echoing throughout the empty room. The sweat was heavy and dripping from her torso, hitting the ground with a thud like sound of something a million times its size. Her eyes darted up from the ground to see the large foot coming towards her face. Instinctively; she dropped and rolled across the floor before springing back to her feet. Her dark eyes locked intently onto her opponent, a much larger man who was faster than one might expect. He thrust his fist forward but Mei batted it away with an open palm, swung her left leg behind her right and span on the heel, attempting a back fist. Sensei easily sidestepped it before latching onto the demon dream girl's waist and flipping her onto the floor; hard.

Staring up at the wooden beams on the ceiling, the podcaster could feel the wind leaving her lungs. She had spent a thousand nights and two thousand mornings looking up at those old things. When she was a little girl, Mei would lie in the centre of the dojo, just watching the dust particles dance through the light beams, thinking about the world, about life and about how she wished she could move like that. Years of gymnastics and martial arts training had made her an athlete; the Olympics were most definitely on the cards but then Allison happened and her world became just a little darker. 

Sensei strolled up to Mei’s prone body. He was a deceptively youthful looking man of Asian descent, with thick dark hair and some facial scruff. He was obviously in tremendous physical shape. He crouched down to the young woman’s level and clicked his tongue. [color=AA94B4]”You ok down there, kiddo?”[/color]

[color=C652D5]”I’m fine daddy, just watching the huli jing dance upon a pin head”[/color]

[color=AA94B4]”’Kaaay”[/color] He responded unsure whether his baby girl had hit her head or not. Then again she was a weird child anyway, just like her old man. Will Ramsey was for all intents and purposes like all the other fathers of Edenridge. He was born and raised in town but unlike many others he escaped for a time; spending years abroad. Why? To learn philosophy and build upon his knowledge of the martial arts. Edenridge was a town of bad boys, gangsters in leather with guns and baseball bats. Will’s body was a walking weapon and he taught discipline to those that needed it; yet through it all he was a goofy fucker who loved comics and anime. [color=AA94B4]”Feedback? Try not to get so worked up. It’s messing with your footwork”[/color]

[color=7484B4]”Knock knock!”[/color]

Shannon Ramsey entered into the dojo in her typical fashion; dressed to impress in a sleek business skirt and jacket, with two coffee cups in hand. Mei would kill to look like her mother when she gets to her age. Many have often cited her as one of Edenridge’s most beautiful. Will got up to his feet and made his way over to his wife; kissing her gently as she handed him one of the cups. [color=7484B4]”Green tea fresh from Rochambeau”[/color] Leaning around her husband, she smiled at Mei. [color=7484B4]”Mr Beau sends his love”[/color] She returned her attention to her husband and kissed him again. [color=7484B4]”Gotta run, I’ve got a client in ten minutes but I’ll bring some food home with me tonight. Love you both”[/color] As she turned to leave again, she stopped and glanced at her husband and daughter once again. [color=7484B4]”Oh, by the way, guess what I found wandering outside?[/color] Shannon disappeared from the doorway only to be replaced by another face.

[color=C3E7FF]”Miss me?”[/color]

If Shannon was considered beautiful then the woman that now stood in her stead was breathtaking. Reagan Ramsey was their oldest daughter and inherited much of her decorated facial features from her mother. Her long brown hair bounced off of her shoulders as she sauntered into the room, kicking off her heels as she did so. She maintained much of her height, being already tall. Reagan was a model in everything but career; she always had been. Oft considered glamorous; she dressed always in white, carried herself in an almost regal capacity and seemed flawless. In contrast to her beauty, Reagan had an impeccable brain. Hyper intelligent, diligent, and savvy, she showed everyone she was more than just another pretty face by going off to medical school where she currently resided.

[color=AA94B4]”Reagan!”[/color] Will embraced his daughter tightly. [color=AA94B4]”What are you doing here?”[/color]

[color=C3E7FF]”Well I’m ahead in my classes, so I thought I’d take some personal time, maybe volunteer down at Sinclair Health for the summer. Plus Meiday over there texted me and said she needed her big sister, isn’t that right Mei?”[/color]

Immediately a shiver ran up Mei’s spine and a horrible clammy feeling filled the pit of her stomach. She [i]did[/i] message Reagan the night before. [i]What had she done?[/i] Nobody knew her sister like she did and Mei knew that there was more to the story, not that anyone would figure it out. Reagan was a sociopath; absolutely brilliant but as cold as ice. She was able to smile and offer one warmth and comfort but in reality, behind her dazzling smile and welcoming eyes, she simply was not there. [color=C652D5]”Yeah, I had a rough night”[/color] Mei finally pulled herself up from the floor where she had been during the entirety of this conversation. [color=C652D5]”You really don’t need to stay though Reagan, it's fine. I’m all good now…”[/color]

[color=C3E7FF]”Imōto!”[/color] Reagan rebutted. The Ramsey’s had the distinction of being a multilingual family; with Shannon’s family being of Chinese descent and Will’s of Japanese, so both girls learned both languages as children. When either language was used in the household or usually meant someone was in deep trouble. [color=C3E7FF]”You wanted me here, I’m here and I’m staying”[/color] At no point did the elder Ramsey sibling change the tone of her voice. It remained in a constant, mellow calm. She turned to her father and kissed him on the cheek. [color=C3E7FF]”It’s good to see you daddy. Don’t worry about making space for me. I’ve got somewhere to stay. I’ll come by the house tonight”[/color] She picked up her shoes and waved to her father and sister before leaving the dojo.

Mei clenched her fists and swung a heel kick towards one of the many training bags dotted around the room. It seemed to her that in a vulnerable moment the night before, caused by Eden’s inherent darkness, that she invited another malevolent force back into her life; her sister, the ice queen, Reagan. Now she had to not only deal with her but there was also Alonzo and the letters. She had sent Jill out to get some breakfast and now Mei instantly regretted that act; she needed her girlfriend right now.

Will dropped down to the floor in a crossed legged position, taking a sip from his tea and letting out a satisfied sign.

[color=AA94B4]”Well that was a bit awkward”[/color][/center]