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Ripples in Reality: A World in Lines

Well, the show is actually called digimon, but that's what the group of kids are called.

I love that idea :D

Also, posted~

Ripples in Reality: A World in Lines

Nikolai asked Dominick if there was a way out from this realm back to their realm and as Carlos would down his glass of Whiskey that he had waved for another beforehand. Domi would say that there was a way, but based on his tone, it was pretty complicated. Nikolai further asked for more details and Domi said that there was a way to leap from the dimension they were in now. He furthered his explanation and said that ever since two months ago or so, portals connecting this world and theirs have been popping up here and there and that their worlds colliding would be very, very bad.

Carlos took all of this in and Niko would look to him as if wondering what he thought of it. Carlos would just stare back at him and then Domi would speak again about how the portals are temporary and move from location to location. Carlos did not like the sound of that one bit. He would further state that the longer that the humans stayed in the magical realm, the more difficult it was for them to return to their world. Thankfully for Niko and Carlos, Domi knew where one was and he would then say that it was up top of an abandoned office building in what he called the Dark District.

Carlos thought about it and it wasn’t like they had much to lose on this. If they don’t get there in time, then it was most likely that they were stuck in the magical realm. If they made it, then great they would be able to go home. Niko would offer a hand and suggest they go. Carlos shrugged. “Not like we have any better options.” Carlos shrugged as he took Niko’s offering hand and stood up.

When Carlos took Niko’s hand, he would turn to Domi. “So, where is this Dark District?” He asked him.

Domi looked at him strangely. “Where it’s dark, ya dork!” He said in a ‘Mr. Obvious’ kind of way. He would burp from the alcohol, and speak again. “Just go where the colors are of red and violet. You should be able to find it--” He burped again, “--there.”

Carlos smiled and he and Niko would depart, not knowing what awaited them in the Dark District. Hopefully nothing too shady.

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“My head hurts.” Lenore grabbed her head. It was spinning and spinning, but not from the fact she was bleeding; that was just a minor cut. No, her head was spinning from all craziness. She just couldn’t handle it and to be quite honest, Lenore didn’t want to be in this realm. Even as Audrey would speak about the fact that they were probably the only humans in this place, she didn’t like it. Probably a shift from her usual self, but it had just dawned to her that she didn’t want to be here.

Audrey suggested they get going, and she just followed. As she would, she noticed the buildings got a little more creepy as they continued. Truth be told, Lenore felt scared. She didn’t know if she and Audrey were going to get raped or worse yet..mugged! Yup, Lenore was getting freaked out and seeing those two shadowy figures didn’t help much ether.

She would just try not to look them in the eyes and instead would wonder where they were going. “Do you even know where we are going?” She asked Audrey.

Ripples in Reality: A World in Lines

I'm glad you were able to get most of your papers done. :) And yeah, I hope the rest of the week is good for me too. I mean, I'm nearing the end of Supernatural season 9,

A wonderful post! :D

Yeah, that's fine with me. I was actually thinking of an idea of how the portal can happen. Like, when they eventually make it to the top of the building and through the portal, I was either thinking that the portal could act like how the Digidestined went to the digital world in season 2, how they were pretty much warped in an almost whirlpool way. The other way the portal could be is it's floating in the air and they would jump into it, like a literal leap of faith. Whatcha think?

Well, as for what they could do when they're back in the human realm..I actually am drawing a blank there. D:

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Wesley couldn’t believe he lost control of himself like that. He didn’t even know where that came from. No, he knew where it came from and he felt so ashamed of himself that he would stand up. “I’m sorry, but I must excuse myself. I need a moment to…collect myself.” Wesley said as he excused himself, though as he would turn to face the exit, he gave Nadeline a look. He was pretty much telling her to follow him, but it was a quick, short glance. It was in that single moment that Wesley proceeded to walk out of the dining room.

Meanwhile, the rest of them were probably wondering what was up with Wesley, but most likely he just needed his space, so Jaakuna nor Savayna would worry much about it. They would just listen to Emiri as she said that Nabudis was often referred to a Nercohol. Jaakuna had heard that as well. “So, I guess we just wait until we get there, then?” JAakuna said as he rocked his chair back and forth, causing the two front legs to go up and off the ground.

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“I have no opinion that I care to share on the matter.” Levi said.

Francis, on the other hand, definitely did. “I don’t know much about the mystical stuff, but I got a severely bad feeling from that black smoke thing. I’ve also heard rumors that there are weird things going around Ivalice. Monsters are growing stronger and people are starting to act weird, even in Archadia are acting somewhat not themselves. “ Francis said. “I don’t know what this is, but I know things are going to get worse before they get better.” He admitted.

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“Yes, actually, I do find this a waste of time.” Levi bluntly said. She was every bit as serious too, as seen from her face.

Francis looked to her obviously appalled by Levi’s words, but he did not engage that further. “Your eminence, I report that since the clearing of your brother and his friends, the reception has been met with favorable responses. Among the commoners, Jackson — erm, I mean Jaakuna — is widely popular, especially the famed Pirate and former Leader of Balfonheim, Lannit, and his wife, Wendy. They are prominent members of Old Archades. I believe that Archadia is heading in a great direction, Emperor Roman. Perhaps your father’s vision of peace between the three great empires of Ivalice may just be realized, but I’m rambling.” He admitted, which was true.

Levi yawned. Truly, she wasn’t interested in this in the very least, but she spoke. “So, Jackson is regarded highly, big deal! We still have that little problem about the strong mist that took the form of a shadowy-smoke yesterday. Or are we not even going to address that?” She said clearly disinterested in what Francis was saying.

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When the discussion went on the topic of most likely encountering at least one of the three known(to them) members of Utena in Nabudis. As Grant would say that, he would tread on thin ice as he would mention Lola wanting her ‘pet’, which Emiri instantly responded to by saying that next time she will have her, as she would state that she wanted to get her for her little stunt. Grant would ask about Nabudis and while Jaakuna and Savayna drew a blank, but they put on their thinking faces, Wesley, however, looked down, squeezing his fists.

“Nabudis…” He angrily said, “it’s the place where man’s obsession with power came to be. My father showed me the ruins and it’s by far one of the most horrific sights I have seen, especially after the story I was told by my father. He said that men, most likely of Archadian descent, experimented with Nethicite and wanted to see how far it could be maximized and that’s where a lot of people died from the Midnight Shard’s power.” Wesley said clearly still plenty angry about what happened. He would then proceed to slam his closed fists(pinky side down) on the table. Wesley’s expression was the angriest anyone saw him get. “Those fucking bastards.” And there it was, Wesley’s first time cursing, but there was more to the story that Wesley was letting on and it would be plainly obvious at how emotional he was about it.

Ripples in Reality: A World in Lines

Yeah, it's been good to me. Doing a lot of posting in other rps and playing some Skate 3, so all is goody good for me. How about you? :3

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Everyone just watched Grant and Nadeline guess and guess and guess about what Lola’s power could be. Wesley didn’t know what to think. Sure, some of them were good guesses, but they were having way too much fun with it. Wesley just shook his head at it. Savayna also didn’t know what to think about it. She struck her face with her palm in a ‘I can’t believe it’ way. Jaakuna was just glad that Emiri didn’t get in on this or else he would be forced to also palm his face.

When it seemed that they were done, Grant would bring up the possibility that if she was a dominatrix. Wesley took his gaze to Savayna who was getting more angry as they went on. Wesley gulped and would mentally say This can’t go well.. As he said that in his mind, Savayna stood up and whacked both Nadeline and Grant in the head. “GODS YOU GUYS! STOP ACTING SILLY AND BE SERIOUS!” Her voice raged through the dining room and instantly, everyone would fear for their life. Savayna would then kiss Grant on the forehead and smile so cheerfully at him. “Sorry I had to hit you.” Her closed-eye smile probably confused him.

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“He’ll see you now.” The assistant said. Levi and Francis would go in and once they made their way right before the steps in the office, they would stop.

“Emperor Roman, Judge Levi here.”
“Emperor Roman, Judge Francis here.”

They both bowed their head and would raise it after a few seconds. They came to the view of Roman sitting down and they couldn’t help but take notice of the stack of paperwork on his desk. Levi smiled a bit as she found it a bit amusing that Roman was having such a tough time with the paperwork.

“We are here for the mandatory meeting that always must take place between the Judges of Archadia with their new emperor. I know that Judge Hamut is busy and Judge Ixion is busy with other matters, so that leaves us.” Francis said.

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It was true that they knew nothing about Lola. They definitely knew some stuff about the other two current members that they knew who were in Utena, but Lola remained a mystery. Jaakuna didn’t know what to think on what this Lola chick could do and Savayna didn’t get much aside that she has big o’tities. So, she was also drawing a blank. Even when Grant would mention the fact that she mentioned a pet and that pet being Emiri, Savayna didn’t think anything of it, nor was she now.

Wesley, unlike the rest of the group, was actually thinking real hard and a theory came into his mind. “This might be a long shot, but what if the answer of what Lola can do was right in front of us.” He said.

Jaakuna looked at him with a raised eyebrow. “Elaborate oh dear prince?” Jaakuna said.

Wesley chuckled at Jaakuna’s remark. “Okay, so she obviously has this very weird obsession with Emiri and having her as her pet, right?” He rhetorically asked. “Okay, so what if her power lies within exactly that: pets. I mean, what if she can someone control the bodies of her so-called ‘pets’, like a puppeteer.” Wesley probably wasn’t making any sense. The theory itself was way out there.

Jaakuna didn’t know what to really think about that, but it was at least something for them to discuss. “I don’t know, that’s kind of out there.” JAakuna said. “What do you guys think?” Jaakuna asked the rest of the group.

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The morning sun gleamed down upon Archades. People were out and about just doing their morning routines, whether it was walking to work or whatever, they all just did it cuase it was their duty as citizens. Above in a flying limo, there were two people doing their morning routines: Judges Levi and Francis. The two of them were on their way to their first meeting with their new emperor, Roman. However, the way there would be a while, so Levi thought she would just pick at Francis’ mind for a bit.

Levi picked up a glass of champagne, and her legs were crossed. “So, I’m sure you’ve heard Francis, right?” Levi asked smiling at Francis.

Francis looked at her intrigued and confused. “I do not know what you mean, dear Levi.”

She smiled and was genuinely surprised. “Oh, dear you actually haven’t.” She laughed as if she was dying to tell him.

He saw her laughing, but he knew not what for. “No, I don’t. So, why don’t you enlighten me.” He said with a slight hint of annoyance under his breath.

She set the glass on the table. “It’s about your dear son, Michel.” She said.

Francis now turned his expression from slight annoyance to full annoyance and slight anger. “What about my son? Did something happen to him?” He asked as if desperately wanting to know.

She smiled. “No, it’s nothing like that. “ She said leaning back against the couch, arm along the top of it and she looked to the window. “I just heard this little rumor that he’s now with an assassin group known as Utena.” She lightly said.

Francis’ eyes widened and he was in such disbelief. It wasn’t the fact that his son joined a group — he fully supported his son to be his own man. No, it was the group he chose to join. “Of all the--” Francis couldn’t believe it. “--are you sure?” He asked Levi wanting to make sure.

She rolled her eyes over to Francis and shrugged. “Like I said, it could be just a rumor, but why should it matter? Your little Michel is becoming a man now and he’s sure to have a time of his life with the sluts of Utena, would he not?” She said as she playfully smiled and laughed.

Francis was not in a laughing mood and this wasn’t a laughing matter. “That’s quite enough, Levi. Until I find out more, this does not leave these steel doors, do you understand me?” He said pretty much ordering her.

“Fine, I have no interest in your personal affairs either. Just thought I would let you know.” She said.

Francis definitely didn’t like any of this. “Where did you hear this rumor?” He asked her.

“I have my sources”
“Tell me!”
“Fine. I have a spy in the Viera Village of Eruyt.”
“I thank you, Levi.”
“Yeah, just don’t make a big deal of it.

After Levi told him, Francis’ flying limousine arrived at the Archadian Palace and as it landed, the two of them would get out of it. They walked into the Palace(more like a building, but whatever), and as they would ascend six floors, they came to the seventh. They would inform Roman’s Assistant that they were there to have their mandatory meeting with the new Emperor, Roman. The assistant would inform them to wait where they were standing as he would go inform Roman.

The assistant would press a button on his desk. “Emperor sir! I have Judges Francis and Levi here to meet with you. Shall I send them in?”

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The morning was a good one for the most part. Aside from a few tossing and turning , the group had a good sleep with their significant other. They would definitely be woken up by the loud sounds of Savayna waking up Grant. Once everyone was awake, they would make their way into the Royal Dining Hall to which they were presented with a glorious breakfast. They were joined by Lorenzo and Karolina. All throughout the breakfast, Lorenzo would keep on implying that he would love to bond with Wesley. It didn’t take an Archadian Scientist to figure out what Lorenzo meant by that. He wanted to duel Wesley. As much as he would love to see what Lorenzo was made of, Wesley politely declined.

When breakfast was over, goodbyes were given and when Emiri finished washing and drying her hair, everyone left. They were sent off by the maids and butlers as well as Nadeline’s parents. They walked through the streets, and it only took them about ten minutes to get to the Aerodome. They would board the Ifrit and after two minutes of everyone getting settled in the dining room, the ship took off on Jaakuna’s command to Iris to set a course to Nabudis. There was slight talk about how to get there and after Nadeline would mention that the safest way would be through The Salikawood. When that was settled, Jaakuna would tell Iris to set a course for The Salikawood and not Nabudis itself. When that was settled, they all sat down.

As they all sat down, Nadeline would reveal that Reia would remain on the throne, but only as a public face. She further stated that despite these developments, Vlyn informed Nadeline that the group of assassins known as Utena have their own agenda. She further said that Reia may have hired Lola, but the others definitely had their own reasons for doing what they did. She also said that there’s a chance for the group to encounter Utena in the future. Wesley knew that much to be true, but he still didn’t like it. Nadeline continued and said that the one called Meli showed a rather unique shadow manipulating power. Everyone thought real long hard about it. That’s when Grant would just ask what the others can do.

As Jaakuna and Savayna looked at each other, they knew exactly what Michel could do, but Savayna more than Jaakuna. Savayna sighed and spoke. “Michelangelo von Sicarius, son of Second Judge Magister Francis “Fenrir” von Sicarius. He started as a promising member of the Sicarius family. “ She said, “being the son of a judge, Michel spent most of his days learning about every ins and outs of Archadia. He was later taught how to sneak and kill by Levi, who then pretty much made him her second-in-command. He is young, but a worthy foe. I even took him under my wing last year. His mastery over Black Magick is even beyond anything I’ve seen from anyone. Though, his real strength does not lie within magick, but influence. Even though he is barely a man, his influence stretches far beyond anything that I’ve seen. “Savayna sounded displeased at the path that Michel had chosen. “I would fear him the most. Michel has many allies and since he is the son of a judge, he could very well be more dangerous than anyone we have encountered yet.” Savayna said.

As Wesley listened to Savayna, he seemed very disturbed by what she said, but mostly because that he was the son of a judge and even more so, taught everything he knew about sneaking and killing. Yes, this disturbed Wesley immensely.

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As they looked at each other, and she gripped his hand with her own, she returned his words with her own. Jaakuna just kept thinking on what Justine said about Emiri's powers. Would she really be stuck in time for good if she were to use her powers in such a way again? Jaakuna didn't want to think about it, but the more he resisted thinking about it, the more he found himself doing it. He didn't want to lose her and if Jaakuna was given the option, he would be stuck in time with her if it came to it. He didn't care about what was to come of him if he did get stuck in time with her. All that mattered to him was that he would be with her forever. Jaakuna said nothing, he just closed his eyes, repeating her name as it got softer and softer.