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Post by Hope Mêler on Jul 24, 2006 19:48:51 GMT
"No, I'm fine," Hope replied to Azrael and covered her shoulder with her hand. "I can handle a wound like this. It'll be better left alone. And this wasn't a vampire."
Her attitude might have changed slightly, but Hope would certainly not sink that low. Badly hurt by a vampire? Never!
She turned to Jaden and waved. "I'm Hope. Not yours, of course." She laughed loudly and drank up her beer.
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Post by Jaden Kalen on Jul 24, 2006 20:33:18 GMT
Jaden smiled, "I like you" He said to Hope "fisty... by the way I'm Jaden Kalen. And I agree you can never get badly hurt by vampire scum" He said with obvious displeasure for that particular species.
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Post by Hope Mêler on Jul 24, 2006 20:56:21 GMT
"Really?" Hope was truly surprised. "All your friends hate me, so this is a pleasant change." She looked around, then continued, now whispering. "I don't think they appreciated my light-hearted jokes and honesty. But you know what I think? You gotta be honest. This town, it's not the place for anyone to cover up the undeniable truth just 'cause you're too afraid of getting out of that comforable bed of yours. The big bad is out there, ready to kill us all. And we will die if we don't do something about it. If we don't work together. Doesn't matter if a girl comes off as rude just 'cause she tells you things you don't wanna hear - she's on your side, and she's here to help!"
Hope paused.
"And I so don't know why I started referring to myself in the third person there."
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Post by Azrael Jiraco on Jul 25, 2006 8:03:29 GMT
All your friends hate me? Where did she get that idea? She may have annoyed us slightly, but hates a strong word...
"By the way, how did you get such a wound like that? It's not the vampire way." Azrael asked.
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Post by Austin on Jul 25, 2006 10:17:10 GMT
Austin hadn't said a word since the four had re-entered the bar, he too was suspicious about the change in Hope and her mysterious wound. apart from that he was relieved to see Jaden up and around. he took another sip of his beer, continuing to study Hope discreetly.
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Post by Jaden Kalen on Jul 25, 2006 15:14:54 GMT
Jaden smiled at Hope, "Shes right you know. She is on our side" He said to Azrael. Then he turned back to Hope. "I have been with these guys of the circle for a long time and I don't think they could hate you. Rudeness is one thing hate is another. My friends my have given you the cold shoulder because your different to them, you say what you feel not the polite things that should be said. If everyone spoke like that then the world would be an easier place to live in." Jaden paused for a moment, "And what is this new 'big bad' you speak of?" Jaden asked her. He took another sip of milk then shifted where he stood. He moved his jacket aside to look at the wound, the bandages on his side were bloodstained but looked okay he knew he was going to have to change them soon. He covered it back up and carried on drinking his milk.
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Post by Azrael Jiraco on Jul 25, 2006 19:59:14 GMT
Azrael chuckled as Jaden ecplained to Hope.
He truly knows us! He thought to himself.
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Post by Jaden Kalen on Jul 25, 2006 20:03:20 GMT
Jaden still waiting for Hopes reply turned to Azrael when he heard the chuckle, "What are you laughing about?" He asked smileing.
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Post by Azrael Jiraco on Jul 25, 2006 20:20:01 GMT
"I just found it amusing the way you manage to some us up so easily... Sorry, it's not funny, I was just having a moment."
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Post by Jaden Kalen on Jul 25, 2006 20:35:17 GMT
"No need to say sorry my good friend" said Jaden friendly slapping Azrael on the back. "Can I buy you another?" Asked and not waiting for an answer he had brought Azrael and himself another milk also he brought Hope, Kitten and all the members of the circle what they wanted from the bar. He then turned to face outwards on everyone. Once everyone had a drink he raised his voice. "To the victory over the Square and in memory of our dear friends Cypher Drakel and Ezekiel Theorbald, may they rest in peace.TO THE FALLEN" Jaden shouted lifting his milk and drank.
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Post by Hope Mêler on Jul 25, 2006 22:39:44 GMT
"To the fallen!" Hope repeated Jaden's words, lifted her beer and drank. When everybody had done the same she sat back in her chair and smiled.
"Now, we're down to the real business," she said, continuing the conversation she had with Jaden earlier, and successfully ignoring Azrael's question. "The big bad is big ad bad. Basically. I'm guessing he's going for the usual apocalypse and "I'm going to rule the new, evil world" thing. They're all so predictable." She sighed. "It gets boring!"
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Post by Austin on Jul 26, 2006 2:06:30 GMT
Austin smiled weakly and raised his beer with the others, repeating their 'to the fallen' cry. In his heart he knew he had done the same thing way too many times in the last twenty years since he had become commander of the circle, it was something every leader hoped they'd never do but knew that it was inevitable. he opened the book that he had carried with him all the way from head quarters and looked through the pages, each page was covered with line after line of names, each crossed out to signify that the member was dead/missing/left, he sighed
too many names
he found the latest page and with a heavy heart put lines through the names 'Ezekiel Theobald' and 'Cypher Drakel', something he had hoped he would never do. Austin shook his head and got up, walking towards the door
"I need some air"
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Post by Jaden Kalen on Jul 26, 2006 15:07:36 GMT
Jaden now talking to hope about 'The Big Bad' saw Austin leave. I wonder whats troubling him? he thought. "Azrael you might want to go with Austin" He said. Then turned back to Hope, "I know what you mean all those evil people are all the same. Can you tell me all you know about this 'Big bad' alittle info can never hurt" Jaden asked her.
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Post by Hope Mêler on Jul 26, 2006 19:28:51 GMT
She shrugged, "I'm really sorry. That's all I know. I've only met him once. He kicked my ass, then I was out."
Twice, her shoulder reminded her, but Hope tried to ignore it.
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Post by Franchesca "Kitten" on Jul 27, 2006 13:00:35 GMT
You monster
Kitten growled at Hope, wanting to kill her, then quickly calmed down, remembering the circle has physics and mind readers which could hear her every thought. she cleared her mind, continued to mess around with Alucard (who had cheered up now after reading he had some blood packs) but listened in on the conversation.
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"you're purring so sweetly, whenever you greet me