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Post by Noctis Lucis Caelum on Nov 24, 2012 1:59:02 GMT -5
Noctis glanced towards Namine as she mentioned Kiara just before Neku admitted he'd never been human and held out a hand in offering. Noctis looked at it hesitantly, reluctant as always to use his ability, before he reached out and lightly touched his fingers to the surface of Neku's hand. It would be all that was required anyway in order to see what Neku wished him to see.
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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Nov 24, 2012 2:10:20 GMT -5
I braced myself for the impact. Noctis had never used his power on me before - or, if Lea was right, he'd have known a long time ago what I was - but it required touch, and he would see everything about my past in his mind.
And if it was in his mind, and he was close enough to touch me, it'd be in mine, too.
It was a strange and surreal experience, every memory I had and had never had rushing through me in the blink of an eye, a lifetime of difficulty and tragedy, but it began with happier things. Learning to fly for the first time, the first time someone had seen my wings and run away from me... the first time someone had seen my wings and not run away. The question I asked my mother, that started the whole thing.
The man. The man who I'd blocked from my memory, and yet, who Noctis could see clearly... my mind blanked him out again as we moved through the events of that night once again, the loss of my parents and my mother's deal with Izaya.
Orphanages, foster homes, six years of being shuffled back and forth. I hadn't realized, but Izaya had been a shadowy constant in that time; I recognized him, in one form or another, throughout, but I didn't know if Noctis did.
Then... I had felt the danger. The man had returned for me, finally found me, to finish what he'd started. I'd sensed him a few times before but this time, he was coming.
I ran. Ran away from that place. And then...
The Crossing. The first one since I'd become human. The shock that had destroyed all my memories, and then, the four years I had remembered. Creating the Network from the old Organization, kicking out the old leadership, getting rid of the demon pact that was going to destroy us all.
Meeting Shiki. Meeting Namine. Falling in love.
Seeing Izaya... the Ghost Rider business, the City of Vengeance, the Ascension plot... learning what I was. Finally remembering. Becoming myself again.
Resigning. Running away with Namine... the night we'd spent together. And then today...
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Post by Noctis Lucis Caelum on Nov 24, 2012 2:25:13 GMT -5
The images went by one after another, years going by in moments yet each one implanted themselves firmly in Noctis' mind. He instantly recognized Izaya and his red eyes narrowed at the sight in his mind's eye. When it was finally over Noctis withdrew his hand and looked at Neku seriously. "That's never stopped you from leading well before but if you want to run then I won't stop you. I just hope that you come to your senses eventually." He said honestly before he began to step away, talking over his shoulder as he did so. "I'll take him to Lea if you want," He gestured to Rin "after that I need to make a few calls." He had no idea how Darla would have reacted to his disappearance.
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Post by Haraken on Nov 24, 2012 2:33:38 GMT -5
Rin groaned.
"Arghhh! I don't get what's happening at all, but just make up your minds already! If being a demon is all that terrible then I shouldn't be in the Network at all, but you said the new Head would totally make it so that I didn't have to worry about stuff! So if you being a demon disqualifies you then it disqualifies me but you said it doesn't disqualify me so you're not disqualified either! All I want is to go talk to the Head and see if I can make this city home for the first time since Daikoku, maybe see if I can find another of my friends who came here, too! I get being upset about learning you were a demon when you thought you were human, I really do. But... you can't just stop living 'cause of it. So if you don't want to take me to this Lea guy, then don't... but the guy's note said you were the guy who could help me."
Rin sighed, shook his head.
"So I'd rather stick around where you are... I trust the old guy."
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Post by Noctis Lucis Caelum on Nov 24, 2012 2:59:49 GMT -5
It seemed that everyone was going on tangents about the subject that day and Noctis hoped that this particular one of the boy's would actually knock some sense into Neku. Otherwise the switch in leadership would be stressful on everyone and things were certainly difficult already. When Rin stated he would rather stay with Neku, Noctis nodded in acceptance. "Alright, I'll be on my way then." He said before he began to walk in the direction of his apartment. Since he didn't have Rin in tow that would be the first place he'd go.
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Post by Haraken on Nov 24, 2012 3:20:47 GMT -5
"H-hey!" he said, taking a couple of steps after him. "Are you sure you don't want to come with us?"
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Post by Noctis Lucis Caelum on Nov 24, 2012 3:24:25 GMT -5
Noctis looked over his shoulder at the teen and stopped. "I need to tend to my wounds and make a few calls. As far as I can tell, I've been gone for a month. There are a few people I don't want worrying about me any longer than necessary."
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Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Nov 24, 2012 3:31:53 GMT -5
I giggle before shouting after him, "You mean Daaaaaaaaarlaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa? Riiiiiiiiight?" And then smirk.
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Post by Noctis Lucis Caelum on Nov 24, 2012 4:53:50 GMT -5
Noctis looked towards Namine as she shouted at him. How'd she know about how often he and Darla had been spending time together? He'd been under the impression that they weren't on good terms. Nonetheless he flushed in embarrassment. "She's one person I need to call, yes." He responded, watching the mischievous woman warily.
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Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Nov 24, 2012 12:41:33 GMT -5
"What? You don't think I notice when orange juice, pancake mix, and bacon goes missing at least once a week?" I giggle and beam. "She must really like you, Noctis, she's even paying us back every other time she 'barrows' from us~." Because that's just not Darla... Paying back usually only means revenge, but not this time around~.
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Post by Noctis Lucis Caelum on Nov 24, 2012 21:18:52 GMT -5
Noctis was certainly surprised to hear that she'd been paying them back, not that he didn't have faith in Darla but he'd known her long enough to become familiar with her actions regarding her siblings. He would have tried to turn it around but once again thought of how long he'd been gone. Just what sort of homecoming would he get? "I'm glad to hear she's paying you back but I didn't know if you'd care or not. It seemed like a common thing." He explained with a slight shrug.
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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Nov 25, 2012 15:40:30 GMT -5
I blinked.
"Waitaminute," I said, "you told me Lea was borrowing that stuff, what do you mean Darla was stealing it?!"
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Post by Namine Joy LeBeau on Nov 25, 2012 19:53:01 GMT -5
"Well, after the first three times I caught on," My shoulders shrug. "Bacon, eggs, and toast are the only things Darla knows how to cook breakfast wise... Dinner? Lunch? Professional Chief level, give her breakfast and she'll laugh in your face... She doesn't even like making cereal because of the milk to cereal ratio preferences are different for every person." My shoulders shrug and then I blink.
"Oh, right, where was I? Ah... Fourth time I caught her and we shared a cup of Cocoa... Since then she's been leaving something to pay us back..." Flipping my hair I giggle before sighing heavily. "She's been panicked recently... Now I know why... Also I guess I know why we still had eggs recently... Wonder what Dar is up to now..."
Then I smile brightly, "... Demon hunting, that's what she's always up to..."
And I nod to Noctis.
"Make up a pretty damn good excuse and not the truth, I like having my cousin around... When she's bent on revenge she's more than demonic... She's a full fledged hellion..." Finally my gaze returns to Neku and Rin. "So... Are we going or not?"
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Post by Noctis Lucis Caelum on Nov 26, 2012 20:30:51 GMT -5
Noctis glanced towards Neku at his apparent surprise, obviously not aware that Darla had been taking their food. However he certainly had to agree with Namine's assessment of Darla's cooking skill, the few times Darla had arrived before Noctis had even begun preparing dinner the woman had been adamant about cooking. However, he had to laugh quietly at Namine's advice since he doubted he'd come up with a suitable excuse as to why he was suddenly a halfer. "If I can think of anything she'll actually believe." He said before he began to make his way home again. "Good luck." He called over his shoulder.
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Post by Neku Sakuraba on Nov 26, 2012 21:13:26 GMT -5
"Bye! Good luck!" called the guy who called himself Rin.
I sighed, shrugged.
"Alright, then," I said, shaking my head. "Well... we should get this over with if we're going to."
I was still debating turning and running (or flying) away.
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