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Post by Lea on Nov 3, 2011 10:49:03 GMT -5
Lea grinned.
"I like your style, kid," he said. "Probably means the effects of that little scare aren't totally worn off yet... but anyway. You think this 'Hojo' guy is working with m... with Ifrit?"
He had to bite his original phrase back. That wasn't who he was anymore.
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Post by Noctis Lucis Caelum on Nov 3, 2011 15:50:42 GMT -5
Noctis smiled at Kiara's sudden desire to tear apart Hojo, he had to admit that it was nice to actually talk about what happened but they had to focus on the matter of hand. He rubbed at the calf of his leg slightly, a pins and needles feeling going throughout the limb as the paralytic toxin was slowly combated by the antivenom. "If Ifrit is a powerful demon then I would bet any amount of money in the world on it."
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Post by Kiara on Nov 3, 2011 16:21:54 GMT -5
"I agree with Noctis," I say as my eyes dart between the two, catching onto the conversation and where it may be heading. I don't like this one little bit.
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Post by Lea on Nov 3, 2011 16:58:07 GMT -5
He nodded. "Sounds like we know who's helping him, then," Lea said, standing up shakily. "This guy should be waking up any minute now," he said, patting Riku on the shoulder. "Luckily, I'm partially immune to that kind of thing. Too much exposure to stronger 'medicines'."
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Post by Riku Nomura on Nov 3, 2011 18:14:28 GMT -5
Riku awoke with a pounding headache as he slowly cracked open his eyes and ajusted to the light. "Uh...that venom didn't leave without a fight. Can someone get me some water? I'm partched." He tried to stand but his legs felt like jelly. "Give a little bit and I'll be back on my feet."
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Post by Lea on Nov 3, 2011 18:58:05 GMT -5
At that precise moment, Tifa appeared with drinks for everyone - water, to be exact.
"Here you are. I know that that antivenin Shinra formulated isn't the most pleasant stuff to have pass through your system, so I thought you all could use this." She set the tray down.
"She swears she's not psychic," Lea said, grabbing a glass for himself.
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Post by Kiara on Nov 3, 2011 19:01:54 GMT -5
I grab a cup and give a smile to the lady whom brought in the water, "Thank you, Miss." Then I sip at the water and look to Riku. "Will you need help?" My voice is soft and worried, if he can't stand can he not hold a glass?
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Post by Riku Nomura on Nov 3, 2011 19:08:16 GMT -5
"Nah, I'll be fine in a minute. Thanks. Anyway, what's the plan? I hazily recalling someone mentioned Ifrit. Is this the same Ifrit who owns that business place in The Labyrinth? If so, once I'm better I'm going to pay him a visit personally." Riku said between gulps of water.
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Post by Noctis Lucis Caelum on Nov 3, 2011 19:37:43 GMT -5
"At least we're getting somewhere then." He said just as Tifa entered the room with water and set it in front of them. "Thank you Tifa." He said as he reached for a glass, chuckling at Lea's remark before taking a long sip of the refreshing liquid. He pulled the glass from his lips just as Riku spoke. "Why would Ifrit have a business in the Labrynth? With these kind of dealings it seems like he'd want somewhere more secluded and secretive." He frowned as he thought for a moment before recalling a rumour he'd heard. "Maybe you're thinking of the Info Broker who might have set up shop there?"
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Post by Lea on Nov 3, 2011 19:38:53 GMT -5
Lea chuckled, nodding at Noctis.
"Yeah, like Noctis said, you're probably thinking of Izaya Orihara - wrong demon," he said. "Ifrit is a demon lord who's the master of a Halfer camp on the other side. He's also a bit of a thorn in the side of the Network - the Otherborn organization that's headquartered here in Urbadelphia. Right now, he's after me, and it looks like whatever sorry human he's got to be his pawn is also after Noctis here." He jerked a thumb at the black-haired guy.
He was sitting on the floor near Riku's feet, where he'd fallen in his desperate bid to get the antivenin into the silver-haired Otherborn's neck.
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Post by Riku Nomura on Nov 3, 2011 19:42:03 GMT -5
"That's the one! Sorry, I'm still getting my brain straightened out but that's it." Riku said as he placed the now empty glass on the table. Call it a hunch but I get a bad feeling from that place every time I go by there." He said as he picked up another glass.
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Post by Lea on Nov 3, 2011 19:47:58 GMT -5
He laughed outright.
"Yeah, well, that's 'cause Izaya's a nasty piece of work all on his lonesome," he said, stretching out some of the cramps in his arms. "Most sane people stay well away from him, and most people who know him hate the jerk, but compared with Ifrit? He's a saint."
The last words were cold and harsh.
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Post by Riku Nomura on Nov 3, 2011 19:54:40 GMT -5
"Oh well, my point still stands. Much as it PAINS me to say this but he might know something about that thing that attacked us." Having recovered some of his strength back he helped Lea to his feet. "Here's my number. I'll call if I find anything or get something out of Izaya." Riku then began to walk out the door.
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Post by Noctis Lucis Caelum on Nov 3, 2011 20:53:23 GMT -5
Noctis sipped his water quietly as he watched the other curious about Izaya as well but wasn't about to stick his head into the supposed lions den unless he needed to. "Be careful Riku, most of what I've heard is just rumours. If Lea's right and if what I saw of him is true then this is someone you need to be on your toes around." He said quietly, setting his empty glass back on the tray as he remembered the incident at the All-Mart. "Also, if you see a blond guy with sunglasses around Izaya, your best bet is to stay as far away as you can." He added as he recalled how the blond man had thrown a freezer and ripped a shelf clean from a wall.
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Post by Riku Nomura on Nov 3, 2011 21:08:35 GMT -5
"I'll be sure to watch myself. I happen to be a friend of his and his name's Shizuo." Riku said as he left. Once outside he began to think, "This place is getting better and better. Now to pay Izaya a visit but first, some backup." Riku then pulled out his phone and began to Scroll through his list of numbers.
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