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Post by DanteMGalileo on Sept 28, 2015 19:57:23 GMT -5
==> Check for lasting damage.
(M pokes Jordan cautiously)
You suppose he's alright. You vaguely recall your Jordan being just as durable.
==> Help him up.
(M helps Jordan get back to his feet)
"Really sorry about that... You just gave me a heart attack... sorry..."
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(M re-activates the iGlasses)
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--Messages sent successfully!--
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"Jordan... can you answer a few questions for me..."
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(M looks down)
"... In your session... did you win...?"
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Post by doctorzero on Sept 28, 2015 20:01:37 GMT -5
Okay, head was still ringing, but he knew it would subside in a bit.
"I'm fine, don't worry," he said as Marti helped him up. "I've taken worse hits. If anything I deserved that."
He could almost hear Jacob berate him, actually. "You don't wake people up by GUNSHOTS, you doof!"
He made a note not to let him know about this incident.
And then Marti asked his question.
"....is...there a reason you're asking?" he asked slowly.
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Post by DanteMGalileo on Sept 28, 2015 20:12:18 GMT -5
You were hoping he wouldn't ask why.
==>
(M takes a deep breath)
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(He steels himself a bit)
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(With a very downtrodden face, he sighs)
"Because... my session was the most fucked..."
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(Cut to Rendface)
"Y-You remember that troll... Orcana? Well... she got into our session... or another version of her anyways..."
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(Shot of Rendface tearing someone in half, with M in front)
"... I don't want to go into detail..."
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(M suddenly clenches Jordan's hand)
"A-Aaron and I were the only survivors... we Scratched it to get rid of her..."
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(M gestures to his neck with his free hand)
"B-B-But she almost got me... I drifted... on the brink of life and death..."
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"I ended up here... I saw Aaron again... and I think Beth's here too..."
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(The downtrodden look returns and M tightens his grip, fighting back tears)
"... And that's my story..."
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Post by doctorzero on Sept 28, 2015 20:18:26 GMT -5
.........................
Suddenly, Marti found himself being embraced by Jordan.
Not...exactly expected, given it was Jordan, but...
"Breathe," he said quietly. "You don't have to hold it back. Let it all out."
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Post by DanteMGalileo on Sept 28, 2015 20:37:09 GMT -5
...
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(M apparently doesn't know how to react to it)
It feels... nice...
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...
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(M returns the hug, not even bothering to hold back his tears)
I'm not alone...
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"Oh, Jordan..."
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"I-I-I-It w-w-was s-s-s-so terrible... death everywhere..."
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(At this point, M's tears are likely staining Jordan's shirt)
"I'm a failure knight... C-C-Couldn't even s-s-s-save my friends f-f-f-from a fish woman..."
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Post by gantzgun74 on Sept 28, 2015 23:54:01 GMT -5
At that moment, there came a beeping sound from M's I-glasses.
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--wolfenRegent [WR] began pestering gantzGun [GG] at ??:??--
WR: hey gantz it's me
WR: im alive and moving again
WR: jordan's here hes alive too
WR: in fact he saved me
WR: but answer this for me
WR: where are you and beth
WR: and one more thing
WR: i failed as dante m arti
WR: so just call me m now
GG: Whatever Sunburn.
GG: Me and Beth met up with Pieter and we're going to check out this strange world. Apparently we've somehow arrived on Dimensional Island. Strange, huh?
GG: When we reach a rest area, I'll contact you with the location.
GG: Hey! Tell Jordan to keep his pesterchum on. I might try to contact him later. Please and thank you.
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Post by doctorzero on Sept 29, 2015 16:31:57 GMT -5
Jordan wasn't exactly the expert on comforting others, but he knew that sometimes, people just needed a shoulder to cry on.
"It's okay," he said quietly, patting him on the back, "you won't have to deal with that anymore. I promise."
Assuming I can keep that promise, he thought, but best not to dwell on the negative.
All was interrupted by Marti's glasses beeping. "Oh, uh...do you want to get that or..."
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Post by DanteMGalileo on Sept 29, 2015 16:48:24 GMT -5
==> Mean it.
(M practically squeezes Jordan)
"T-T-Thank you... I... I can't even face myself..."
==> !
(M's iGlasses go off and he takes on a startled expression)
GG: Whatever Sunburn.
GG: Me and Beth met up with Pieter and we're going to check out this strange world. Apparently we've somehow arrived on Dimensional Island. Strange, huh?
GG: When we reach a rest area, I'll contact you with the location.
GG: Hey! Tell Jordan to keep his pesterchum on. I might try to contact him later. Please and thank you.
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(M breaks the hug)
"It's Aaron... I'll answer it..."
==> Answer Aaron.
WR: it's M, dummy, M!
WR: hang on.
WR: did you say "dimensional island"?
WR: as in the setting of dimensional clash?
WR: that can't be right aaron...
WR: that's all fiction.
WR: it can't be right...
--wolfenRegent [WR] has disconnected--
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(M turns off his iGlasses with a blank look)
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...
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(M's eye twitches)
==> M: Have mental breakdown.
(M does exactly that and falls to his knees)
"I-It can't be true!!"
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(He gets up and starts looking around frantically)
"Dimensional Island! Are you fucking kidding me?!"
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(With a half-crazy expression, M yells)
"HEY AARON THIS ISN'T THE TIME FOR JOKES WE HAVE A TROLL TO KILL AND FRIENDS TO AVENGE!!!!!!"
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Post by doctorzero on Sept 29, 2015 16:53:24 GMT -5
From gross sobbing to mental breakdown in seconds flat. Must be a record.
Must never tell him that.
BANG!
"OI! Cool it!"
He holsters the smoking gun. "Sorry about that...the heck did Aaron say?"
Saying the name felt weird. Probably because the guy was literally on the island as they spoke, since he hadn't seen him since the game, but eh...
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Post by DanteMGalileo on Sept 29, 2015 17:01:15 GMT -5
(M looks positively deranged)
What did he say? OH WHAT THAT FUCKER DID SAY.
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(He starts stomping)
"He's a joker! And at a time like this too!"
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(Kick, scattering some dirt)
"Let's see, we just lost all -our- friends, and I almost died! What does the fucker tell me?"
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(Violently shaking Jordan now)
"THAT WE'RE ON DIMENSIONAL FUCKING ISLAND!!!"
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(Seizing the shaking, he resumes flailing his legs)
"THAT'S JUST A SETTING WE USED TO ROLEPLAY ON!!!"
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(A quick stop to catch his breath)
"I mean, really? REALLY?! There's no way we are on Dimensional Island!!!!"
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(M settles to glaring at the ground)
"... I need a drink... Is there a coffee place nearby?"
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Post by doctorzero on Sept 29, 2015 18:51:01 GMT -5
...ah. Okay, yeah, he'd probably be pissed too in that situation. Then again, weirder things had happened to Jordan...
"Er...Arti?" he said slowly. "I, uh...don't want to annoy you further, but...well, I don't quite think he's lying."
He gestures. "This is Dimensional Island. Or at least a place with a similar name. I was confused too when I heard about it."
Actually, he had thought that the staff back home were screwing with him again. Same difference.
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Post by DanteMGalileo on Sept 29, 2015 19:15:38 GMT -5
(M clenches a fist)
...
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(He looks visibly strained)
Okay obviously they're both having the same delusion... Maybe I should hit him again...
...
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(Deep breaths, in out in out in out...)
No, that's not like M. That's how Arti would react.
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(He makes a VERY strained-looking smile)
"... I guess t-that kinda helps... I still think you're both confused though..."
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(With a slightly less strained smile, M rubs the back of his head)
"I really need a coffee..."
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Post by doctorzero on Sept 29, 2015 19:22:02 GMT -5
Well, at least he didn't get smacked.
Jordan tapped his glasses. "Gimme a sec. HQ?"
"This is HQ. The hell were you?"
"It's complicated. Can you tell me where the nearest coffee shop is?"
"Why?"
"I need a drink."
Jordan hated coffee.
"There's a mall near your location with a cafe."
"Thanks." He hung up. "There's a mall nearby with a Starbucks. Will it make you feel better?"
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Post by DanteMGalileo on Sept 29, 2015 19:27:50 GMT -5
"Only yuppies drink that crap ya know."
That's what I might have said in the past...
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"Yes, Starbucks sounds good now..."
Maybe the gross overpriced coffee will wake me up from this really long and realistic nightmare...
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(M looks up)
"Lead the way."
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Post by doctorzero on Sept 29, 2015 19:47:33 GMT -5
"Gladly. I think I can say for certain we both need a drink."
Something he said often. Despite never drinking alcohol...
"C'mon, let's go."
The questions he had could wait for the moment, he figured.
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