[IC] Attack on Titan: Strengthen Your Faith

[TheyMostlyComeAtNight]

"Funny Arya, I remember acing mine on the first try, did you by any chance hit your head as well?"
Anya had to hold back a chuckle as Arya's cheeks reddened, it was her fault Anya thought, she knew Henry had done better on the manoeuvre gear than them both, before Arya could come up with some retort Henry continued.
"Why the same thing, guarding a wall all day would be a waste, and the Police just doesn't suit me so Survey Corps is where I'm heading towards. Yet I can see you two working well together.... Well for the most part."
Anya had to admit she felt a bit better hearing Henry use the same reasoning as her family, it made sense, and guarding the wall did sound boring...
It seemed that Arya had picked up on that last bit because she ruffled her collar a bit before speaking, that was a secret sign of sorts between them.
"ha! Henry you know we work well..."
Anya picked up where Arya left off without a pause.
"together all the time"
As she finished they both simultaneously winked at him.
In all honesty it had taken quite a lot of practice to master finishing each others sentences on the fly and there had been some embarrassing failures along the way, of course if Arya was just a little more predictable then it wouldn't have happened! still that strain of thought was for another time Anya thought as she refocused on the conversation.

[Zane620]

Henry waited for a response only to witness something he really wasn't expecting, with one doing one part of a sentence and the other finishing it, then they both winked at him making him silent for a bit, before doing a little clap. "Well you two are most certainly twins, even if you act way different than one another. And yes, I admit you do work well with each other. It would be an odd sight to see twins not get along or help one another out." Henry said stretching his arm a bit. "Must be nice to have siblings. So is that finish sentences thing something twins can just do or was that a shot in the dark?"

[TheyMostlyComeAtNight]

"So is that finish sentences thing something twins can just do or was that a shot in the dark?"

Arya smiled that annoying smile and for once Anya's lips quirked upwards mirroring Arya's expression.
"It's our Telekinesis" Arya said while gesturing between her and Anya's heads.
Anya's smile turned confused as she turned to Arya.
"It's Telepathy not telekines-"
her correction was interrupted as Arya's hand covered her mouth. still smiling brightly Arya continued.
"Yes, our telekinesis, we've had it ever since we were children. don't you have any special powers henry?"

[Zane620]

Seeing Arya smile again made Henry tense up for whatever she was going to do or say, yet when Anya did the same thing, was was really made Henry worry, yt his worrying turned to dumbfounded at what Arya said. Anya apparently though the same thing as she started to correct her sister only for her mouth to get covered and Arya continue using the wrong term. So when she asked if he had any special powers he just stared at her wondering if she was really trying to make Henry believe her. "Well I seemingly have the power to make everyone hate my guts, and I also have the power to call out bullshit." Henry then mumbled to himself now pretty sure that Arya did hit her head.

[TheyMostlyComeAtNight]

Arya started to speak, only to be interrupted as Anya grabbed her arm and pulled her off balance, as she stumbled back Anya put out her foot and she tripped over it, landing on her back, before she could get up Anya had sat on her stomach knocking the wind out of her, she gasped for breath as Anya continued talking to Henry nonchalant as ever.

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Anya flicked her sisters ear.
"Henry everyone doesn't hate your guts! it's just a choice few"
her sister didn't actually hate his guts, she just liked winding people up but explaining how a twisted mind like hers worked would take ages, she smiled wryly at the thought, amused at her description of her sister.
"So when do you think they'll start this Ceremony? It's awfully uncomfortable sitting out here." She flicked Arya's ear again.

[Zane620]

Before Arya could finish whatever it was she was going to finish Anya pulled her off balance then followed that up with a trip making Arya land on her back which made Henry smile as Anya then sat right down on her sisters stomach, and continued to talk to him despite her sister gasping for air. Anya tried to convince him that everyone doesn't hate him and it was only a select few. It didn't really convince him but he appreciated the fact she tried to convince him otherwise. "Well thanks I guess, by all means you try telling that too nearly all the trainees." Henry said as he smiled at Anya little remark. "No clue, maybe they are going over some last minute details? Maybe they lost track of time going over the past, and their times when they were trainees."

[rusty4297]

Expllo said
Dante nodded as he listened to her speak, once she asked him a question he answered, "I'm not nervous, I....Actually, let's start walking while we talk. We don't want to be late," he said as he began walking towards the place the graduation ceremony would be held. Rubbing the back of hair as they walked, he began speaking again, "But like I was saying, I'm not nervous, not really excited either.....I guess because I'm forced to do this. I think if I had motivation I would be more excited.....But I guess I'd be more excited if I knew where you would go, because my motivation comes from wanting to keep you safe......Kevin too of course!" he quickly saved himself as he looked away taking a breath, he shouldn't worry about things like that.Alexandria spotted U and began walking towards her, seeing the people glance at her she glared at them causing them to walk away. She then walked up beside U and gently grabbed her hand looking down at her. Alexandria was five inches taller than her, but it was fine for her, and knew U was fine with it too....She thought....She hopped. There was a small tug to her lips which only lasted a few seconds, a few seconds longer than she ever had in public. That was the effect her friend had on her, her only friend, the first type of friend she ever had. "Have any idea where you want to go?" she asked softly, "Wherever you go, I'm going with you. And wherever you go, Levitt is supporting us." She gave U's hand a light squeeze.

Alison smiled, nodded, and followed along as Dante began walking towards the ceremony. She giggled slightly when he finished his answer, "Typical Dante... By the way, I'm going to be joining the Scouting Legion, so now we just need to find out about Kevin, then. Let's let him say where he'll be going first though, so he doesn't feel obligated to join us or something if he wants to join the Garrison, right?" She looked in the direction of the ceremony, not seeing it far off. Kevin's probably already there, maybe he should know that Dante hesitated to say he wanted to protect him She giggled slightly to herself, but keeping the reason to herself.

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U hadn't seen Alexandria walking up to her, and seemed to attempt to shrink herself even more when her hand was taken. She looked in the direction to see Alexandria, and instantly began to relax. Since she was in public, she couldn't simply let her guard down, she was too shy to do that, she smiled slightly at her, her free hand being used to fulfill the half of crossing her arms that it could. She smiled slightly up at Alexandria "I... guess the scouting legion...?" She spoke quietly, barely enough to hear from right next to her.

[Expllo]

"That's probably for the best, but do you seriously think his loud mouth ass wants to join Garrison? Never mind the Military Police if he gets the chance, I've known him since I was younger, before he had an actual reason to fight the Titans he just wanted the thrill of fighting the Titans. No doubt he's joining the Recon Corps," Dante said in one go as they continued walking. As they reached the ceremony point, he looked around and spotted Kevin talking to Xia, "Well there he is, either bragging about how he's going to kill more titans than her.....Or doing a little flirting. I wouldn't be surprised if it were both, loser," he said, whispering the loser part. He crossed his arms letting out a breath, "Should I go get him or let him be killed by Xia?" he joked with a smirk now plastered on his face as he watched two. Xia didn't even look at him, that was cold.

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"The Scouting Legion is a good choice, Levitt will be ok with that," Alexandria said as she gave U a smile, but something was....Hinted by it, U would know what it meant. Her smile dropped as she looked forward, "I'll do most of fighting, you can stand back and give me back up if you need too....If you want to do that of course? But I won't let you fight alone." Alexandria continued looking forward, it made her feel dominant that she was taller than even the male trainees. She had even fought some of them, left them on their asses crying. It made her feel even more dominant, especially after learning something special: If you can't handle a human then how do you expect to handle a Titan? Of course, it had a deeper meaning than it first portrayed, but it was still accurate to some degree. She looked around more, wondering when the others would show, she didn't like just standing around doing nothing....Even if she was holding U's hand.

[Phobos]

Lucius Cypher said
Xia's own silly grin was gone the moment she heard . That cocky bastard who thinks he's better than her (At least in her head) coming over to toy with her. He started his remarks as they usually do, boasting about himself in some way or another. Like she needed to be told how great he was. At least he didn't go on a long tirade, as he simply went strait to asking her what Regime she was going to join. "Just polite conversation" her mother would think, but Xia knew better. She also knew that Kevin was going to join the Scouting Legion, the same one that Xia planned to join. Not for him, but for herself, in the memory of her father. Not that she'd believe that Kevin would think that, so full of himself, thinking that everyone had him on his mind... Which was exactly what Xia was doing. Xia sat up strait and continued to stare intently at the others gathering, not even glancing at Kevin's direction.

Kevin's heart shattered as he noticed he didn't look in his direction. On the outside, he tried to remain cool, biting his lip. His eyes widened as he quickly turned to Xia. He scratched his cheek "O-oh, so you're joining the Scouting Legion huh" He said as he noticed Dante and Alison. He turned back to Xia "I guess I'll see you on the battlefield...just don't get hurt out there!" He said out loud, before turning away to go meet Dante and Alison "See you later" Kevin quickly ran, partially filled with joy. Midway to them, he jumped in the air and hit his boots together Sweeet, I get to protect Xia now! He thought in his head. He quickly made his way to the two of them and wrapped his arms around both of them "So what were you two lovebirds doing alone, huuhh?" He said, nudging Dante

[Lucius Cypher]

Xia remained stoic and stoned faced until she heard Kevin run off. For a quick moment she turned her head towards him just as he jumped and hugged two other trainees, some of his friends. A hint of jealousy flowed through her, but for reasons she did not know. Maybe she was jealous that he had friends. Maybe she was jealous that his friends had him. "Tch. Whatever." Xia jumped off the obstacle object and began to walk towards the crowd of other trainees. She figured that the graduation ceremony was about to begin and she'd rather not race to get into formation. Xia began a light jog as she headed towards the crowd.

[datadogie]

Opal was looking around at the people at the graduation ceremony. She saw people interacting with each other, people in groups, but she was all alone. It was the way that Opal liked to be, but that was the only thing she had been most of her life. Alone. So there she was, standing by herself. She smiled to herself shyly.

[Rinnee]

Excitement, terror, and the eagerness rushed at the girl like a wave. Overwhelmed with emotions, Eve felt her hands shake, and her palms begin to sweat. All of her training, and hard work was finally going to be put to good use once the day came to an end. Today was the beginning to the rest of her life, today she was finally going to join the Scouting Legion. Her dreams seemed to be in arms reach now, within the next couple hours the patches decorating her coat was going to change to those familiar wings.

A sense of pride built up within the small red head as she finally pulled herself out of her thoughts and began to search for her friend. Her eyes quickly fell among the other Trainees now as they all conversed, and grew excited for graduation to begin. Looking for Xia, Eve trekked through the mob of Soldiers she past the many familiar faces, Eve finally spotted the taller girl before crying out and waving a hand in the air, "Xia! Hey, over here!"

[Lucius Cypher]

Xia was just walking through the crowd of other trainees when she heard someone callout to her. It was a familiar voice, one that was pleasant to Xia's ears. "Eve!" Perhaps one of the very few others she could call a friend. Eve was smart, kept her mouth shut but also know how to communicate. A rare combination, and she was glad that she had the pleasure of knowing someone like that. The Asian girl walked over to her redhaired friend with a smalk smile in her face. "Todays the day, isn't it? How are you feeling about all of this?"

[rusty4297]

Alison smirked at what he was saying. She knew it was true he would probably be joining the scouting legion as well, she just thought it would be best to make sure before saying where they were going. She glanced in Kevin's direction as Dante asked if he should go get him. "It looks like he's coming over on his own." She smirked again as Kevin jumped, seeming excited about something, once he got there, she gave an evil smile "I don't know, what were you two lovebirds doing over there? You seem pretty happy, did she say she likes you or something?" She laughed slightly, having found a good opportunity to switch Kevin's joke back onto himself.

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U nodded, looking to Alexandria. "H-hey...! I have training too... I can help fight..." She said with a slight smile, lowering her head to hide it. She let the smile pass and looked up towards Alexandria, "You don't think I'll have to talk loudly a lot do you...? I keep thinking that when we're fighting titans... I'll have to warn people about things..." She looked to the ground. She knew it may have seemed like she was just trying to avoid warning people of things, but it was just her being unable to talk to others very well that she was worried about. At some point, she would have to shout to look out, or that there was an abhorrent, and she wasn't sure she even could.

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Ryan looked at the crowd of trainees gathering, Eager, aren't they? He sighed to himself as he stood there, looking over all of them. Alright, which of you dead weights are joining the scouting legion... It's not exactly popular most of the time, so I probably won't have much of a choice in who's in my squad... Should I just shout, asking who's joining? Or should I just wait until they choose the branch or something? Ugh... This is too boring... I'm pretty sure that these kids won't even kill half as many titans as I could have in the time it takes just to see who's going to be training under me... And weighing me down... He sighed again, closing his eyes as he waited for the ceremony to begin so it could end. Please... let my trainees be prodigies or something so they don't hold me back too much...

[Axel]

"So more and more Titan cattle is coming to attend the graduation huh?" Teran questioned with a gloomy like face as more and more Trainees entered the training grounds. They began to fill the grounds with constant chatter and laughter which caused him to move away from the crowds. He didn't like being around kids that thought this was going to be a game or just more so being around anyone at all. The happy attitude when most of the population have already been devoured by these "Titans" without any signs of hope for humanity's future outside these walls didn't suit his taste. Teran's face brightened up a little after noticing what appeared to be a superior in a distance. "Looks like it's almost around that time if he's here, I wonder where I'll stand once it finally starts."

[Rare]

The bed, that Yasushi slept on, was comfort and softer than his bed back at his home. Today was the day that he was going to pick Military Police or Stationary Guard, but bother of them just needs you to guard twenty-four hours and seven days in the limits of three hundred and sixty-five days. If he picked either job, it'll be boring and Yasushia might never get to see a titan. There was the Scouting Legion, the legion that got his two other siblings killed and caused his mother to break down and be scarred for her lifetime. He made up his mind as he woke up and looked out the window to see people gathering around for Graduation and he opened his eye in shock. He realized that his days of training and listening to people talking crap about him paid off and now he was going to do something with his life.

He grabbed his outfit and ran into the bathroom and closed the door and changed into them. He then washed his hands and looked at the mirror and smiled, showing his white teeth. The day was really here and Yasushi couldn't believe it, he was happy because for the first time. He did something that he feared that he couldn't have done. He turned off the sink and then closed the bathroom door and raced down the stairs and opened the door and stepped outside to other trainees. There were trainees talking to their friends or standing there by themselves, Yasushi would do what he does best: stand by his self and just look pretty to the girls.

[Kurisa]

Kurisa laid in his bed still asleep, drool had escaped his mouth and he had been mumbling things in his sleep "Nyh...T...Titan...Potato...." If someone where listening they'd have no clue what the hell Kurisa was dreaming about but in truth...he was dreaming about eating 15 Meter sized Potato's instead of killing 15 Meter Titans...he called them, you guessed it. Titan Potato's...you had to bite the back of them where the Neck was to kill them...regardless Kurisa had weird dreams. Kurisa's hands then shot up as if to block something and he then shouted in his sleep "AHH NO TITAN POTATO!!" Kurisa's eyes then shot open as he sat up sweating, he then looked around and let out a sigh "Phew...just another dream..." Kurisa then wiped the drool from his chin and lip with his right sleeve then he threw the covers off himself and leaped out of bed and stretched "Mmmmnyah! That was a good stretch...now...wonder what the time is..." Kurisa walked up to the door of his room and opened it then poked his head out of it and then called out to someone "HEY!...Do you know what the time is?" The person then spoke to Kurisa and told him the time which caused his eyes to widen "HOLY SHIT! IM GOING TO BE LATE!!" Kurisa slammed the door shut and after a lot of what sounded like crashing of things falling over or being thrown he emerged in his trainee uniform and ran like the wind down the hall "Oh crap, Oh crap, Oh crap!!! they wont accept me into anywhere if I show up late!!" Kurisa ran like a mad man for awhile until he got to the area where the graduation was taking place, he slid into place, dripping with sweat and panting heavily. Kurisa wiped his forehead hoping he wasn't to late, there was a chance he heard the time of graduation wrong but still...he wanted to be here early to make a good impression, he wanted to join the Survey Corps...he may not have seemed the type but he was determined to make a change or die trying and where better than to put your life in the Corps that did the most dangerous work? meaning they actually did work...something to try push the Titans back to help humanity not sit within the walls protecting what little they have...

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Otto had made his way to the ceremony and it didn't take all that long for him to arrive, he walked onto the stage and looked to out to those that had gathered. What a sorry bunch of bastards...if they are even remotely smart they will go to one of the safer sides...none of them look suited to the Survey Corps...then again looks can be deceiving. Tch whatever...if they want to die then let em'...I'm not going to feel a thing when I see them get ripped in half by a Titan anyway..."

[Expllo]

As the trainees gathered together they were looked at from above by the higher ranking members. Alannah looked out at the many trainees, Adam beside her with his arms crossed. His eyes drifted towards Alexandria and U, noticing the hand holding, then his eyes went towards the boy who had ran in and slid into his place. Adam seemed to be glaring directly at him, eyes locked on to him. He let out a breath and looked away. Levitt eyes glided throughout the whole crowd, back and forth. It looked like everyone was there, which meant it was a good time to start.

He nodded towards the instructor who began. He began speaking, telling the trainees of the branches of the Military. Garrison, where you'd guard the wall. Military Police, where'd you guard the king. And the Scouting Legion, where'd you go outside the wall. After that, Alannah walked up and glanced over all the trainees who were saluting. She cleared her throat and spoke loudly as she managed to hold intense eye contact with all the trainees.

"You all certainly look brave....It takes allot of courage to come and train here. Whether that be to go outside the walls to kill Titans and risk your lives for the greater of humanity, to protect the walls with Garrison and save many others, or just to protect the King. It all takes courage, and you're showing a great amount of it by being here today, and we're all very proud of you," Alannah took a few seconds before continuing, "The Scouting Legion hasn't been doing too good lately as many of you know, members are being lost at a rapid rate, and we've never had much trainees join the Scouting Legion. It's understandable, and I won't sit back and act like I don't know why. You're scared of what's out there, or you just don't care enough to risk your life for humanity. But hopefully what I'm about to tell you is going to change most of your minds.....The Scouting Legion currently have some of the best soldiers in the Military, Adam here being a prime example. There's many others, and an agreement has came too that a few will be training those who join the Scouting Legion. It's a method that will protect your lives and make you stronger, more than what those with less first hand expirence are. Though I won't lie, lives may be loss, with this method it will minimize the casualties. As well, it makes it easier for us to wipe out the Titans, and atleast find out more about them."

She took a breath and then continued, her gaze still strong, "So I'm asking you, whatever choice of Military branch you have planned out in your head other than the Scouting Legion, please reconsider. Now, those who are willing to put their life on the line for the greater good of humanity, stay here. Those who have other thoughts, you may follow Levitt out." She nodded towards Levitt who was with Hans. They both walked down the stairs and began walking away, Levitt smirking a bit. He knew most were still going to join Garrison, but that didn't mean that woman wasn't a good speaker, and that she wasn't convincing. He took a breath as he decided not to look at how many people were following him right now.

Dante stayed there, fist to his heart and arm behind his back. His eyes fixed onto Alannah's and she gave him a nod which he returned, both giving each other a small smile that lasted less then a second. He looked at Kevin and Alison, wanting to make sure neither punked out. Of course, if he had an actual choice he'd join the Military Police if he got in the top ten, but that'd require making an effort in training. But it made sense to join the Scouting Legion now, family tradition, protecting his best friends, plus he was gonna put effort into building 3D Gear for those who actually used it. He made the right choice he thought.

Alexandria glanced down at U, then looked over at Levitt who was smirking. He gave her a nod which he returned, she looked back at U and gave her a nod. Alexandria was going to have to talk to Levitt soon, then U. She looked back at the top of the stairs to see Adam glaring at her, she glared back and let out a huff before looking away. "I like to believe that everyone joining Garrison or the Military Police are pussies and scum. They disgust me," she said, although most people disgusted her.

[Zane620]

Henry listened to every word Alannah said, with his fist to his heart he took in every word. Although he was more interested in the Scouting Legion and cared less about the other two branches. He knew from his conversation earlier with the twins that their family was most likely joining the Scouting Legion. And he Knew Eve his childhood friend was joining the Scouting Legion to follow in her Fathers footsteps. Hell it seemed like all the good ones this year were going to join the Scouting Legion, in fact it might very well possibly be the highest number to join the Scouting Legion. None the less no matter what she said about thee dangers outside he was staying with every intention to join the Scouting Legion.

[Lucius Cypher]

When the ceremony began Xia was quick to get to position. She stood still while saluting. If her entire body was painted grey, she would look like a statue, and be just as unmovable as one. Alannah spoke first, mentioning the three branches and suggesting to everyone that they chose the Scouting Legion. But it would fall on deaf ears to Xia, as she had already made her decision. Now she was merely biding her time, waiting for this ceremony to come to an end or for her to get a chance to choose which branch she'd be working for. Scouting Legion, obviously. "Just wait for me, you titan scum. I will have my vengeance."