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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Nov 20, 2015 14:46:48 GMT -5
"Ah." Evan nodded and suppressed a laugh. This really was their Cat. "Well, in that case, you think maybe you should find a way to get home?"
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Nov 20, 2015 14:56:06 GMT -5
"Maybe, but what's the rush?" Cat shrugged. "Back home, we're still on the news. It's like we're simultaneously there and here. I haven't figured out how that works yet, but... y'know. Space-time. When we get back, we'll probably find some stupidly ridiculous way to return to the exact point in time we left."
"Yeah, I guess there's that possibility," Swift agreed, making a mental note to bring that up during the NES's next writing jam. "So, uh, another question."
"Another one?"
"There's this big thing that Evan and I –I'm Swift, by the way– are involved with and it kinda affects the whole island. Given that's the case, if we ever happen to cross paths and, say, need some Trio of Three-style help..."
Cat cut her off with a chuckle. "Listen, spontaneously crossing paths with random shenanigans is nothing new to us. If something attacks us, we will fight it."
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Nov 20, 2015 15:01:33 GMT -5
Evan was sort of taken aback by the fact that Swift was bringing this up at all. Then again, the idea of knowing their characters had their back in this battle was potentially comforting, and like Cat said, spontaneous danger was an everyday thing for them. "So if we happen to cross paths and need your help, you think you can manage?"
"Cat, who's at the door?" Rio called from further inside the camper.
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Nov 22, 2015 23:16:47 GMT -5
"Eh, just some couple talkin' 'bout how if we see something we should fight it," Cat called back in a deadpan tone.
Swift poked her head in slightly and waved to Rio. "Hi. Didn't mean to intrude. We just heard a lot about you guys and thought maybe you could help us."
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Nov 22, 2015 23:21:56 GMT -5
"Oh." Rio completed his trek down the stairs and joined Cat at the door. His hair was down and still damp from his shower, he was dressed in a plain green robe, and in typical fashion, he seemed much more hospitable than his attention-deficit accomplice. "Please, you can come on in if you wish. It's a bit nippy out there."
"Thanks." Evan smiled and nodded to him before stepping into the expansive camper. "We'll be quick, let you get back to business."
Rio's eyes widened slightly. "Wait... Weren't you the one who was possessed by that demon during the fog?"
"Yeah, that's me," Evan chuckled awkwardly. "He's out of my head now, I promise. Name's Evan."
"Riordan. Though I suppose you knew that."
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Nov 22, 2015 23:28:18 GMT -5
"Yeah, the fact that you're not a rhyming douche pretty much clarified that," Cat muttered. "But whatever, we got introductions out of the way already. So what's the deal here?"
Swift snickered once. She should've been annoyed by Cat's bluntness, but she was more amused by her character's familiar behavior. "Well, to put it simply and as I said, Evan and I are on a mission, the events and outcome of which will have a huge impact on the island."
"And you want to get us involved." Cat crossed her arms and mulled this over skeptically.
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Nov 22, 2015 23:34:34 GMT -5
"We're not exactly here to recruit you guys," Evan offered. "We have plenty of teammates already. But the fact of the matter is that, like Swift said, the events that are about to occur will affect a lot of people. We're just here to both warn you about the dangers to come and to ask... if we ever cross paths and need a hand, would you be willing to help?"
"Oh, absolutely!" Rio replied wholeheartedly. "I suppose it's no secret that we've dealt with numerous dangers on our own. This should be nothing new. If you or anyone needs help and we're there to provide it, we will do whatever we possibly can."
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Nov 22, 2015 23:45:34 GMT -5
"You know, Rio, you're pretty quick to trust these guys," Cat stated. "Do you not remember that this scenario generally doesn't end well for us? I mean, we only met the dude once, and at the time he was either being controlled by a prancing lunatic or acting like a rabid dog."
"Hey, we'll leave you guys alone if that's what you want," Swift offered, raising her hands defensively. "We're only saying that if push comes to shove, it'll be nice to know we have you guys on our side."
"And I'm saying that yeah, we'll kick whatever butt demands to be kicked. You can at least trust us to do that."
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Nov 22, 2015 23:57:17 GMT -5
"Cat, I seriously doubt they're the type who would go looking for trouble," Rio gently pressed.
"Yeah, more often than not, it comes to us," Evan laughed.
Rio chuckled with him. "I can sympathize."
"So! We cool?"
"Yes, I guess we are 'cool.'"
"Alright!" Evan shot the two-thirds of the Trio of Three a thumbs-up. "Hopefully the next time we meet, it'll be under less stressful circumstances."
"One question, though," Rio said. "What exactly is it that you're getting yourself involved in that would affect this whole island?"
Evan blinked and contemplated how he should go about describing this. It was a long story; what he knew was already pretty confusing and he wasn't even certain he had all the details. Still, no point in keeping them completely in the dark. "Well... to be honest, we're not exactly certain what we'll face when our adventure begins. All we know is that we're helping a group of friends complete a series of challenges and end a war that will determine the fate of God knows how many universes..."
"Wow..." Rio was taken aback by Evan's description. "That... That does sounds serious. Seems to me like you'll need all the help you can get."
"Thanks, Rio. Glad to know we have it."
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Nov 23, 2015 0:03:15 GMT -5
"A world-ended crisis, eh?" Cat smirked. "Well, you certainly picked the right tree to bark up, buddy. We've been there, done that."
"You certainly have, huh, Cat?" Swift snickered. "So we're all on the same page. If either party needs help, you can call on us, we can call on you. Square deal?"
"Yeah, fair enough. This island does have Prattler, so you know how to get ahold of your local heroes!"
"True that! Thanks, guys. We'll leave you to it, then."
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Nov 23, 2015 0:07:32 GMT -5
"Absolutely." Rio smiled as the duo stepped back out into the dusk-drenched park. "It was nice meeting you! Best of luck on your mission!"
"Thanks! See ya!" Evan waved goodbye and walked off with Swift by his side, smiling with pure ecstasy. "Well, that happened."
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Nov 23, 2015 0:11:16 GMT -5
"Yeah!" Swift laughed once the door to the camper closed behind them. "Wow! We actually have a chance to fight side-by-side with the Trio of freakin' Three! This might very well be one of the greatest things to ever happen to us!"
She smiled up at Evan. "To think... no matter what dangers we may encounter, in a way, I guess it's worth it."
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Nov 23, 2015 0:18:04 GMT -5
"There ya go," Evan mused, wrapping an arm around Swift. "We have plenty of friends to help us, the strength to face the world, enough faith to hold on and enough hope to keep our heads up. We'll get through this together. The other players, our friends, the Trio of Three, everyone on the island... you and me. And there's no one I'd rather go on a high-stakes adventure with than you, Swift."
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Nov 23, 2015 0:22:03 GMT -5
Swift's smile widened. Evan always knew how to lighten her spirits, even in the darkest of times. She felt too joyful to hold it in any longer, leaping onto Evan and throwing her arms around his neck in a passionate embrace. "You too, Evan. I love you."
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Nov 23, 2015 0:29:06 GMT -5
"Whoop-! Haha!" Evan stumbled back a bit, then leaned in and returned the embrace. "Love you too, babe."
He rubbed his cheek against her ear, savoring the warmth and softness for as long as he possibly could. Then he pressed his lips against hers again, breathing in her sweet scent, losing himself in this tender moment. He wouldn't have wanted it any other way.
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