Altered Tundra

Time Stops For Fire(Altered Tundra and Hero)

As Roman told them that he would help in any way he could, Jaakuna and Wesley had a look of relief on their faces. Jaakuna was sure that Savayna wanted them to tell Roman so he was aware of what was happening. “Thank you, Roman.” Jaakuna said. Wesley would then speak. “I think for this to all work, one, you should have all Archadians with the exception of a few, should all go inside and then we’ll go to handle the mess.” Wesley told Roman.

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Francis couldn’t believe the mess that was going on. Sure, he was glad to see his son, and sure he had accepted that his son was in Shion’s group as he too will be associated with it soon enough, but at the current now, Francis wasn’t as accepting. It was mainly due to the fact that the Shadow Hounds were killing people and Michel seemed to be in the middle of it all.

“Is that all you--” Before Francis could finish, the arrival of a woman came, one of little clothing and rather scary eyes. She appeared next to Michel and would bow to Shion. Francis looked over to Shion, to the half-naked woman, to his son, and just got all dizzy. He didn’t know what was going on nor did he even understand it. “So obviously there’s some thing--” And again he was cut off.

“YOU THINK YOU COULD ESCAPE ME THAT EASILY HUH!?” Shouted out Savayna as she too arrived on the floor where everyone was at. Though, Savayna was a little shocked to see Francis and some blue-haired chick. “Wait, why are you here Francis? Isn’t The High Life a bit too flashy for you?” She asked him.

Francis truly was out of the loop. “No, I came here merely to see what was going on and I truly wish I hadn’t.” He said rubbing his head clearly annoyed as all hell and just as equally as confused. “Please, someone start talking. I am at a complete loss here.

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As Roman would surprisingly prop up from his desk, he would greet everyone and simply ask what they wanted. Nadeline bowed and so did everyone else aside Jaakuna. The blonde man just sighed and spoke. “Sorry for barging in like this, Roman, but there are no time for pleasantries, sadly.” Jaakuna said as he looked to Wesley and Grant as if wanting them to take the floor. Wesley looked at Jaakuna and he stepped forward.

“Shadow Hounds plague The High Life and are murdering your citizens as we speak.” Wesley said, [/b]“We would have stopped them, but as you can see we are without weapons and we also have another problem.” [/b]Wesley said looking down, and then looked back up after a half of a minute. “A woman by the name of Meli with dangerous powers also came. Right now, Savayna is holding her off, but even as good as she is, I don‘t think Savayna can hold that woman off for much longer.” Wesley admitted to Roman. “I also have no doubt that the Shadow Hounds are the work of Zodiark.” As soon as Wesley said that, Jaakuna looked at him, shocked as all hell by what he just said.

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When Shion stated that the date wouldn’t have to end just cause Francis’ duties as a judge called for him, he smiled. He would also leave the right amount of gil for the meal as well as a tip that was the exact amount of the meal, which was over one-thousand gil. As they would depart, they would start walking to The High Life. Good thing for them(maybe not), the club was only a ten minute walk from where they were at. The area of Archades they’re currently in has been called the Party District by the kids. It’s where the nightclubs are, theatres and pretty much anything one would need to have a good time.

“Okay, it looks like we’re here.” Francis stated. He and Shion would walk to the front door and no one was guarding it, not the bouncer, not anyone. Sighing, Francis merely pressed the tie on his suit, which emitted a gold glow from it. In the seconds that would follow, Francis would be in his Judge Armor. However, his helmet was the only thing that he wasn’t wearing. He and Shion would step into the club and immediately the atmosphere that the club would usually have was absent. In its place, grim death was all around. The people who came to The High Life to dance and let loose all laid dead and puddles upon puddles of blood were where their bodies laid. The Shadow Hounds were all dead too, oozing out sticky, black blood. “Hmm, there was obviously a worry here, but it seems that there isn’t one anymore.” Francis said observing the carnage.

And then he saw.

As he would inspect more, Francis saw his son, Michelangelo Von Sicarius. “Michel!?” Francis yelled out. “Why are you here?” He asked him with pleading eyes.

Michel turned around and he not only saw his father, but his boss. “Father, I hope your date went well.”

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As Meli too would stand poised ready for battle, she would speak about Savayna couldn’t handle her. The Ice Queen would smile and lick her lips at that statement, as if wanting to see if Meli was true in saying that. She would further state that Meli couldn’t kill her, but could remove a limb or two. This would cause Savayna to raise an eyebrow. “Doubting our own skills, are we?” She said chuckling. “I would have imagined a slut of your caliber wouldn’t hesitate to kill me or are you, like your clothing, left without any imagination?” She would laugh again. Savayna enjoyed teasing this woman.

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Both Jaakuna and Wesley could feel the tension in the air of the Aircab. The looks that Nadeline gave Wesley and surely the things that Emiri was thinking made Jaakuna feel a little wary of the time that they would spend alone, but he would have to worry about that later on as the Aircab had arrived at the Archadian Palace for the Emperor. Jaakuna paid the cabby and they all would get out.

As they got out of the Aircab, it would seem that the effects of the Feni were starting to wear off as Jaakuna found himself being able to walk on his own. It was with that being obvious that Jaakuna and the others would soon head into the Palace, up the floors via the elevator and soon came to Roman’s office. Without even checking with his assistant, Jaakuna and the others walked on in, much to the protest of Roman’s assistant.

“Wait, you can’t..” He said trying to prevent Jaakuna, Wesley, Grant, Nadeline, and Emiri from all walking in without clearance. It didn’t help much. They were already in and Roman was there sitting as his desk clearing some obvious piles of paperwork. “Roman, my brother.” Jaakuna said slightly smirking.

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As Shion would ask if he wished to check it out, Francis was divided on that. On one hand, he did so much want to check it out. He feared that the Shadow Hounds would cause more trouble than they already have. However, on the other hand, Francis wanted to continue his date. Oh, the troubles it came with being a man. “I wish not to end our date sooner than preferred, but I cannot ignore my duties as a Judge.” Francis said with an obvious irritated and troubled tone in his voice. “Unless you want to accompany me..?” He asked her, arching an eyebrow.

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As she would pull back her shadows, Meli actually gave Savayna a compliment as she clapped. Savayna knew exactly what she was trying to do. The clapping and the obvious false compliment was meant to bait Savayna into rushing into an attack. Savayna just placed her free hand on her hip and smiled. “You flatter me, really, but don’t think it’ll get you anywhere. I still have to kick your skanky ass, bitch.” Savayna said poising her body in a fighting position.

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As the Aircab made its way to the central point of Archades(where Roman’s office was), Jaakuna and Wesley could feel the awkwardness emit from Grant as he got looks from both Emiri and Nadeline. As Grant would speak to Jaakuna, he would actually look to Wesley. The Dalmascan prince caught onto what Grant was leading onto. Wesley would simply nod as he sat cross-legged. “He’s right Jaakuna. In your current condition, you wouldn’t be helping us that much.” Wesley said, fingers against face gently as he thought further.

Jaakuna knew exactly what they half-referred to. Sure, the feni was half the problem, but the whole thing with Zodiark’s powers being within him, Jaakuna understood. “I agree with both of you. I am no use to any of you in my condition.” He said, pretty much echoing what Grant and Wesley had already said.

Grant would then further state that Emiri should stay back too, but only like Emiri could, would instantly protest. Wesley could feel the awkwardness in the cab and Jaakuna didn’t like the way things were going. If they caught wind of any other reason than just the base worry, then the three guys were in for some bad lectures from Emiri and Nadeline. “Emiri, Grant’s right. You and I should stay back. We both had a good deal of the feni and we’re in no condition to fight.” Jaakuna said as he wanted to make sure Emiri didn’t catch wind of anything. “Just do this for me, okay.” At the point hat he said that, Jaakuna was looking at Emiri, his hands holding hers.

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Try as they might, Francis and Shion wouldn’t be able to enjoy their food as the screams from the people outside of the restaurant were heard clearly. This even made Francis look over as the other people had. He didn’t want to attend to it, he really didn’t. You’re off-duty! You’re on a date! Do not be bothered by it! He tried his best to not be bothered by it, but he found himself not being able to ignore it. “Excuse me for a moment. I’m going to see what it’s all about.” He said to Shion, giving an apologetic look.

Francis had then stood up from his seat, and went out the doors, seeing people running from The High Life. He would stop one person who was running and obviously frantic beyond all hell. “Tell me what’s happening?!” He demanded of the guy.

“Man, you don’t know? SAY IT ISN’T SO!!!!” He dramatically panicked.

Francis shook the teenager. “Get a grip and just tell me!” He told the boy again.

“Shadow Hounds man! They’re attacking everyone at The High Life.” The teenager said looking at Francis.

“Okay, thanks. You can go now.”[/b] Francis said releasing the kid as he saw him run off.

Francis would walk back into the restaurant, and he sat back down in his chair. It took him about five minutes to get the info, but he got it. He would sigh and rub the area between his temples. “Oh geez, this is a pain.” He said sighing more. “For some unknown reason, Shadow Hounds are attacking a nearby nightclub.” He said as he took his glass and downed the entire thing. “This really is a pain in the ass.”[/b] He said sighing still.

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Oh this woman had a lot of room to talk. She had little clothing. “At least I’m fully clothed, you fucking tramp!” Savayna shouted as she saw one of Meli’s shadow taking the full force of Savayna’s attack. The clashing of light blue wind and pure black shadow created a standstill moment between the two forces. That’s when Meli would blow and a cloud-like covering would cover her. Meli would then step forward and as Savyana saw, her shadow would cover every single inch of the floor, clones of the same shadow appearing. Savayna would ready herself as multiple shadow clones came forth and threw kunai knives at Savayna. The Ice Queen would quickly raise both arms, her sword gathering Ice Magick in it. Her body pulsated and in three seconds(one before the knives would hit), a repelling wind would send each knife flying back at the silhouettes, piercing them and most likely making them fade into their own shadow. Savayna would then capitalize on this as she would stick her sword into the shadow and as said sword was still overcharged with Ice Magick, the end result would be that the shadow’s would slowly be frozen as they were thanks to Savayna’s sword. A minute would be all it needed to freeze the shadows covering the walls and floors of the current one they were on.

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When Savayna left, there were definitely some mixed emotions and reactions from the group. Nadeline almost went after her, but she probably either realized that she had no weapon when she went to reach for where her rapier was or that she remembered. Regardless, the group would all look at each other as if deciding that they would heed Savayna’s advice and go to Roman. They hesitated for a moment, though. Well, that was until a loud noise came from the lower floors. That was no doubt the work of Savayna and it was with that signaling of Savayna making the first hit that Nadeline said that they should go. As they would, Emiri would hold onto Jaakuna’s arm and tell him to stay close. She was right in saying that he probably wouldn’t be able to walk in a straight line.

When they all got out of the room, Jaakuna, with Emiri’s aid, would motion the group to head to the left and not the right. On the left was where the main floor was and the right was another way to the ground floor, but it was the back exit. Heading to the right, the group, each going at their own pace, would get to the ground floor and they would pass through the kitchen. As they would, the kitchen staff would all look at the group with scared eyes. No doubt they all were hiding from the Shadow Hounds and Wesley definitely knew that. However, they were in no such condition to help save them. They had to go inform Roman about it.

Passing through the kitchen and out the back door, they came to a dark alleyway and Jaakuna looked in a few different directions. He wanted to make sure there wasn’t any enemies nearby and Jaakuna would motion the group forth towards the streets. When they got out of the alleyway, they would come to just the side of The High Life, to which Wesley would signal for an aircab. In the minute that it took for one to stop, they would get in. “To Emperor Roman’s Office, please.” Jaakuna said as he situated himself in the seat next to Emiri and Wesley opposite of his view with Grant opposite of Emiri’s, and Nadeline in the middle of them.

The aircab would take flight and Jaakuna would slowly feel himself getting better. “Damn it!” He simply said. Jaakuna did not like this at all and he felt even worse physically thanks in every single part to the feni he foolishly drank.

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Taking some little drinks of his Champagne, Francis couldn’t help but notice the people running pass the resturant that he and Shion were at. She would actually ask what could have warranted such a reaction and he thought about it. “It’s what the young ones call party night in Archades. It’s probably just people getting over-excited about the night.” He said taking his glass and drinking more of it. “I’m sure if there was anything of real danger, I would be informed immediately.” He said setting his glass down.

As he would further think about it, Alex would come with their food. He would set the rather large Humbata steak for Shion and Francis’ smaller plate of Wyrm Tartar that was on the plate first, the beige-colored potato purée, and Cream Corn. It was topped with some herb seasoning. Francis’ lips were practically drooling, but he tried not to show. “Shall we dig in?” He said as he took his fork and knife and started to cut up a piece of it and he started to eat it.

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As Michel was sent flying(and caught by Meli’s shadow), he would land gently on the ground and touch it on one knee. However, as he would, the Shadow Hounds would come after him now. “Well fuck.” He cursed himself as he held his hand out in front of him, and he manipulated the Black Magick prowess within him. As he did that, ten Shadow Hounds came at him in all directions, almost in a circle. He would expel Firaga in a complete circle as he would spin his body. It would hover around his waist and once the hounds came at him, they were burned instantly from the fire and incinerated. Unfortunately for those around him(the non-Shadow Hounds), they also were burned alive. Michel just shrugged as he prepared for the next wave of Shadow Hounds.

Savayna found herself face-to-face with Meli. Her sword was in hand and as Meli said that Savayna wished that she hadn’t missed, she would notice some type of shadow propel her up into the air. Savayna, for a slight second was taken back by it, but she would be on full-alert as shadow tendrils came at her. She saw them coming a mile away, and by simply putting up her sword, she deflected them with slashes that released icicles, freezing said tendrils. That’s when Savayna would float using her usual sparkly ice wind. She would just smirk at Meli. “Like your clothing, your attacks are just half-assed.” She said as she sped to Meli, dodging when necessary(provided Tendrils were sent her way), and extended her free arm forward, which would send a wave of icy wind to Meli, freezing the area that it would pass on the way to her.

Lifestream: Intertwined Souls (Urban Fantasy RP) -interest check-

I'm always a sucker for parallel worlds(human on one side and -enter other kind of world here- world). So yeah, interested fo sho. 8D

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When Nadeline revealed that The Grim Reaper was the one that she, Wesley, and Grant had encountered in Eruyt Village yesterday, Jaakuna understood and now he was worried. When the mentioning of manipulator of shadows came to, Jaakuna thought back and he had no doubt that she was the one that was with Lola when they all went through that hellhole of a nightmare. Added to that, if she was with Michel, then that meant they were very, deep trouble.

Savayna too listened and she seemed to be a bit more calmer than Jaakuna was being. At least, that’s what she estimated from the deepness he seemed to be in thought. “So, then I guess I have no choice.” Savayna said as she sighed. She really was hoping this night would end up good for them, but alas that’s not the case. Savayna would press her right breast and a slight glow of light blue would emanate from it and within five seconds, her semi-slutty outfit would be gone and her makeup as well. It would be seen that she was in her usual outfit of her white dress with armor and her Ice Queen Sword. “I guess it’s a good thing that I always come prepared then, huh?” She said smirking.

Wesley would look as Savayna transformed into her usual battle gear. “Well, that was mighty impressive.” Wesley said.

Savayna grinned. “You all get the hell out of here. Go inform Roman. I’ll try my best to hold them off.” She said.

Jaakuna staggered to his feet. “Like hell you are. I’ll go too.” He said.

Savayna looked at Jaakuna. “Dumbass, you can barely stand. Just get the fuck out of here and I’ll see you on the flipside.” She said as she started to head out only to stop by Grant. “Don’t worry, you’ll see me again and you’ll definitely like what I’ll do for you.” She said winking to Grant as she would head out the door.

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Hearing Shion pretty much tell him that she can’t really stop him since he made up his mind, Francis smiled. She was so right on that. He was like her in that way. As she would continue, Francis would dig into the caviar that had just arrived, slapping some of it on a piece of bread that came with it and letting the salty, almost-creamy texture of it coat his throat. He chewed it and swallowed. Once he did, Shion would then say that she wasn’t going to make any promises that she couldn’t keep and then state that it wouldn’t be easy or where it will take him or her or even what it would do to him or where it would take him. Francis listened intently and took his glass and let the refreshing champagne wash down the salty caviar.

“As a Judge, I have done some shady stuff. I’ve maimed people, bribed noblemen, plotted against high-power officials, sent innocent men to prison, let violent criminals go, and done just about everything that would otherwise make the normal man go mad.” He said taking a napkin and lightly pressing it against his lips and setting it down. “I am a man of sin, Shion, so worry not about what I might or might not have to do or what it might or might not do to me. All that matters is that I’m there right with you.” He said smiling, pouring both her and himself some more champagne.

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As his sneezing seemed to stop, Michel and Meli started to head up the stairs as she had his hand. Her shadows were guiding them up the stairs. As they did, he couldn’t help but notice the multiple amount of the shadow wolves attacking the people below, their screams being overtaken by the roars of the things attacking them. Michel smiled, but shook his head at the people as if pitying those getting killed.

Once they reached the second floor, Michel noticed a chill in the air. He knew exactly what it was. “MELI LOOK OUT!” Michel yelled out, shoving Meli to the left as he was struck with a chilling wave of Magick that sent him flying to the ground floor. Before he was hit, however, Michel looked on and it was Savayna, whom in which would land in front of Meli. “Damn, I was hoping that blast would take both of you. I guess Michel’s extrasensory skills are better than I thought.”

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As much as Wesley wanted to fight them, he knew that Grant was right. Without their weapons, they wouldn’t be able to handle a fight with the likes of Michel and the one that called herself The Grim Reaper. Sure, they probably could take on the monsters just by themselves, but alas, the duo from hell were in the building, so they couldn’t really do anything there. “You’re right. I hate it, but we need to go back.” Wesley said agreeing with Grant as the two of them would head back to the VIP Lounge to inform the others.

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As Jaakuna looked at Emiri as she had a rather relieved look on her face, Nadeline would inform him that what he had wasn’t whiskey, but rather it was feni. A look of both surprise and stupidity appeared on Jaakuna’s face. He couldn’t believe that he mistook the whiskey bottle for the feni bottle, but even worse, he seemed to down almost half of the bottle, to which Nadeline would point out that she couldn’t believe he did such a thing. Jaakuna looked at her with a rather stupid look and he laughed. “I guess I was thirsty then.” His laughed faded out as Savayna whacked him in the head.

When Jaakuna let out a rather loud grunt of pain from Savayna’s punch, the doors would open and Wesley and Grant came in. Jaakuna would stand up and everyone would no doubt look over to the two men that just came in. “We have trouble.” Wesley stated.

Savayna looked at Grant and Wesley. “Well, what is it?” She asked them, placing a hand on her hip.

Wesley sighed and spoke. “Michel and The Grim Reaper are here.” He informed them, but mainly looking to Nadeline as he did.

Jaakuna was half-angered, half-confused by this news. He didn’t like to hear that Michel was in the club, but The Grim Reaper was a puzzle to him. “Who is the Grim Reaper?” He asked Wesley or anyone who would be willing to answer.

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As he told her his answer, Shion would look at Francis for a while longer. She was most likely thinking about how to answer him. When she would take her hands away from him slowly and look the other way. She would then speak about how she wasn’t ready to drag anyone down. A look of confusion covered Francis’ face.

“You really think that’s what you’ll be doing? Dragging me down?” He said confused. “Believe me, you wouldn’t be dragging me down. It was my idea to go along, was it not? “ He said to her, reminding her that it was his idea to go. “Besides, a little fact you must know about us Sicarius men. We are stubborn and are fools of the heart.” Francis laughed, clearly as he was now realizing why his son joined Shion’s organization. “Like I said, I care not what I have to do to go down the road you’re going, as long as it’s with you.” He said leaning back in his chair. “I guess the only question you have to ask yourself is if you really want me there beside you.” His eyes gazed upon hers.

It was then that their appetizer had arrived, and Alex would inform that their entrées would be out in the next fifteen minutes. Francis nodded to Alex and their waiter would depart from their table.

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When Meli asked him, Michel was about to answer, but then he sneezed. “Damn it, I bet it’s these people. That’s why I’m sneezing.” He said sneezing a few more times. “But uh, I think--” He sneezed again, “--that we can find them--” He sneezed once more, “--in the VIP--” He sneezed again, “areas” He finished and sneezed again.

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When Wesley and Grant had ran down stairs, they clearly saw that people were getting killed by black shadowy wolf-like creatures. They seemed to be stemming from the shadows on the ground and just about any shadows that were in the club. Which, if that was the case, then Wesley knew they were in for a long night. When Grant would ask Wesley what the things attacking the people and what they should do.

“Well, first off, I would put my best guess on Zodiark. Those things definitely share similarities with our dear dickhead of an enemy. As for what we could do, we have two options. ” He said, “either we fight them or head back up and inform the others. Either option doesn’t look good. If we fight them, there’s a good chance we could get killed. If we don’t, everyone on the ground floor gets killed.” Yeah, Wesley wasn’t really selling it for optimism. As Wesley thought about it, he noticed two people out of the crowd. “Well fuck.” Wesley said as he pointed to the two. “Well, it seems that Michel and Meli are here. Fucking hell!” He said cursing.

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Jaakuna was starting to wake up, his eyes open, and starting to sit up. He wasn’t feeling weak or anything, but he did have one hell of a headache. He would groan as he would sit up, the girls looking at him all worried-like. He looked at them with a slight pained expression and also a confused one. “What happened? Last thing I remember I was dancing, drinking some booze and next thing I knew it, I have the worst headache ever.” Jaakuna said looking at them.

Savayna laughed and smiled. “You passed out you dummy!” She said.

Jaakuna looked at her and then it came to him. He remembered dancing and then going black. “Well shit. I guess whiskey really is strong.” Jaakuna said amazed at how strong the whiskey was.

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Francis couldn’t say that Shion wasn’t right in what she said. She and him were indeed opposites. She was the leader of one of the most notorious assassin groups of all time and he was a Judge Magister of the Archadian Imperial Court. If word got around that the two of them were dating, it wouldn’t be met with much approval. Yes, indeed Francis knew she was right and yet, he found himself not caring one single bit.

“I’ll admit, you’re right on all counts. We are opposites and maybe getting involved with you would be a mistake.” He said pausing inhaling for one second and then exhaling. “But you know what? I couldn’t care less about any of that. I said you had my heart and where I’m from — which is Archadia — that means you follow the one who has it.” He said, taking both of her hands with his. “I don’t know what roads it’ll lead me down or what I’ll have to do to stay on those roads, but I’m doing it with you.” He finished not releasing her hands or his stare at her.

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Hearing Meli state that who they came to get were upstairs. The question was where exactly could they be. “Yes, it does seem that they are my darling.” Michel said, “I guess the only question is which floor could they be on?” He semi-rhetorically asked her.

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As he laid unconscious, everyone stopped dancing, all but all of the waiters would try to help while one shut off the stereo as it was not the time for that kind of music to be playing. Wesley would notice the worry on Grant’s face as the Dalmascan prince would see Emiri turn Jaakuna over lightly. The redness on Jaakuna’s face was evident. He was definitely shitfaced. That’s when Nadeline would make just a slight mention of how much he had. Emiri retorted back and instead asked what exactly he had and Grant would nervously respond and say Coconut Feni.

Both Wesley and Savayna were looking at Grant and then back to Emiri and then back to Grant and then back to Emiri once more. If before was entertaining, then what was happening now was slightly more so, but it did come at a cost, with Jaakuna being unconscious on the floor, that is. Wesley couldn’t help but shake his head as he suspected that Jaakuna didn’t even know what he picked up. Maybe he thought it was whiskey or rum or scotch. However, obviously that wasn’t what he ended up on drinking almost half the bottle of.

Savayna was about to say something, but that’s when two things happened in succession of each other. One, Jaakuna was starting to come to after about five minutes of being knocked the fuck out. Two, there was a bunch of screams to be heard. “What was that?” Savayna asked.

Wesley also heard it. He didn’t hear no music though. “The music stopped.” Wesley pointed out. “Grant, you and I will go check it out. You girls stay here with Jaakuna.” Wesley said as he motioned Grant to follow him.

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As Shion listed her hobbies, Francis smiled. She really did enjoy the simple things in life. To hear her say that she liked the piano and gardening with her plants, Francis had no shock upon his face. He somehow knew she was a gardener. When she mentioned the beach, however, he raised an eyebrow. The thought of her in a swimsuit enticed him dearly. And then he saw her blush, most likely from his comments about how he took his breath and heart away at the pure sight of her.

“Indeed.” He said smiling, hand still on hers, eyes still on hers. “I never met a woman with such strength and beauty as you.” He said, “Most women I meet, they would be attractive yes, but they would always be lacking a certain something. I guess you can say I’m picky in some aspects. I mean, there have been times where I thought I have found the one, but as you can tell, I’ve yet to.” He admitted, “but when I first looked at you, I knew you’re it. I knew that you were the one..” He said leaning back in his seat, hand removed from hers, but eyes stayed.

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They walked around the inside of the club. Meli did mention that Michel should stay close as she didn’t want to punch any of the women for touching him. He smiled at what she just said. He loved her overly-obsessive nature. Michel felt the same way about her. “Now hun, we mustn’t cause a scene. At least not until we get what we came here for.” Michel said semi-teasing her.

They continued more and then the room went dark, noise silent, and screams had. Michel didn’t know what was going on, but the lights would come back up and beasts came from the shadows on the ground. Amidst the screaming, Michel heard laughing. It was sinister and just pure evil. Michel, however, didn’t have the time to worry about the reason they came to Archades for. He had to worry about the beasts crawling from the shadows and killing every single person in the club, as seen from the bodies and blood on the ground floor.