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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Sept 24, 2006 6:49:17 GMT
"Scientists... no," Rude answered. "Especially not in the past thirty-three years. You didn't hear this from me, but working as a Shinra scientist is three times more hazardous than employment on security detail. At least, it has been since the Prime incident."
Ami, having recently returned to the room, felt her ears perk up at the mention of the word "Prime". Oh, boy-- he'd better not be about to talk about what I think he is...
She approached Squall. "Don't suppose you have any food on this spaceship?" She grinned at him.
Reno looked at the pair and gulped. Never had a serious girlfriend... last time I was in a relationship at all, it lasted... six... and a half hours. The girl called it off when she decided I was "moving too fast". All I did was ask if she was into the tongue thing! He glanced at Nikky. Come on, dude, you barely know this chick. Five minutes ago, she was helping you blow up stuff. Get your brain in gear.
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Post by lutz on Sept 24, 2006 7:08:51 GMT
Lutz took a few steps back. he was relaxed to learn they had nothing to do with testing what so ever.
Lutz: "I see.....sorry.....Me and Shinra don't have a good past...."
He nodded at Rude and walked away finding a seat to sit down in. damn that Shinra....Chaos.....its free from my body but for every Sin we kill.....I get more of the Chaos back.....Shinra wanted me and my fire power mixed with the Chaos matter to power up their city.....do they care so little about life?
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Sept 24, 2006 7:32:11 GMT
"They haven't had much good history with anyone," Rude confided. "Still, I made a committment. I'm bound to stick it out to the bitter end."
"Speak for yourself, partner," Reno broke in. "Since when did the Turks become indentured servants? Soon as Rufus runs outta spare change to toss around, I'm gone. The deal was, I work, I get paid. I don't get paid, I don't work. Easy." He grinned that Chesire cat grin that made it impossible to tell whether or not he was only joking. It's much safer talking about my "work ethic" than trying to make chit-chat with Nikky. Feels like every time I open my mouth in front of her, it's only to insert my foot.
Rude ignored him. "There was only one time I considered leaving the company before my time was up, and that was when the Primes were set loose. Two scientists working on several genetically engineered children, called the Prime specimens, found one of the subjects was to be terminated."
Ami began to speak in a distant monotone, as if reading a book she'd seen a hundred times. "The children had been produced in batches seperated by three-year intervals. Each was a test subject to determine the viability of their other clone counterparts, and the only ones brought to full consciousness. The remainders of the batches were left in stasis.
"The youngest Prime, the aberration scheduled for termination, was a newborn when the scientists decided to rebel. They, unlike thier colleages, managed to remember that the Primes, for all their exceptional qualities, were only children. They took her and all the other Primes --but one-- to a secure location. But it was not secure as they had believed. A year later, they were found out and killed for saving the Primes. The children barely escaped with their lives." Ami looked at Reno and Rude. "Four Turks were assigned to track down the scientists. Their success accelerated their careers to an unprecedented level. But two of the four were so affected by what they had done, that they told each other they would never betray another child. They did many things they were not proud of after that day, but they never did break their word."
Rude examined Ami long and hard. "So you ARE Fifteen Prime. I suspected as much."
Reno blinked. "I thought you died in the fire."
Ami shook her head. "My youngest brother rescued the rest of us. We spent the next two years on the street before a magistrate adopted us."
"So when we saved your skin seven years ago..." Reno began.
Ami nodded. "We had met before. If not for that, my brothers would have killed you when one of your teammates kiddnapped me... and I would have killed you in the genetics lab without looking back." She turned to Lutz. "So, you see, not all of Shinra blatantly disrespected life, even in its worst era. It deserves punishment for what it's done to this world... but we have to remember there were those among them who stood up to do the right thing, even when it could --and at times, did-- cost them everything."
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Post by *~Nikkole~* on Sept 24, 2006 16:44:28 GMT
nikky had fallen asleep a long time go. she clung slightly to reno, subconciously of course. she would never be doing this if she was awake. she wasn't really dreaming, just thinking in her sleep.... how did i get myself into this.... why must i always dig myself into holes... i barely know these people.... i'm already in a hell of a lot of trouble..... oh god please let this go well.... she stirred slightly. and what about this guy.... reno. i barely know this guy.... i think he likes me. ha.... i feel bad for him..... but i won't ruin his hopes..... that would be down right mean.... but still.... i don't want to get in another serious relationship.... the last one.... ended badly.... i swore didn't i?.... but.... he is cute....
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Post by *~Nikkole~* on Sept 24, 2006 23:14:29 GMT
nikky yawned slightly, her hair falling in her face. she still thought about things.... almost always comming back to reno....
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Sept 25, 2006 14:48:03 GMT
Semi-conscious girl is currently hugging you in her sleep. This situation could be interpreted any number of ways, Reno was thinking to himself. "Er, Ami? You're getting some food, yeah? Bring some back for the rest of us starving heroes, will ya?" Okay, this is officially weird. Usually, when a mission is getting ready to start, I just turn myself off and save it for after. That doesn't seem to be working this time. He looked down at her. C**p, I'm stone-cold sober now and I still think she's gorgeous. I think I'm in trouble-- the good kind of trouble. He cleared the hair out of her face, not knowing why it was bothering him enough that he wanted to actually do something about it. Okay, strategy time. When she wakes up, start flirting like there's no tomorrow.
Ami glanced over at Reno-- something in his tone indicated something was not quite normal. One look was all it took to figure out what. Shoot, he's got it BAD. She took Squall's hand. "Show me where edibles are. I'm starving." Wonder what's taking Kidd and Blood so long. Hope they didn't get themselves hurt too bad out there.
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Post by Squall on Sept 25, 2006 19:40:33 GMT
Squall listened intently to all the conversations taking place infront of him, These guys have such history together!... Freaky! *looks at Ami and smiles* " You look beautiful..." * Thinks for a second...*
"... Course follow me," Squall turned and took Amis hand. That Reno guys not as smooth as he makes out... Squall beamed down at Ami, How on earth did I manage to win you over? Squall squeezes her hand slightly as they walked down a bright corridor, "... here" Squall pointed at a panel over a recess in the wall, *presses buttons* " just touch what you want." Squall turned to leave her to it, then quickly turned back and kissed her on the cheek. Squall your a lucky guy!
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Sept 25, 2006 19:47:56 GMT
Ami smiled. How I got a guy like him is beyond me. She studied the display in front of her and decided to try out one of the items-- she got a snack and tried to not inhale it. What can I say? This is the first food I've had for nearly two days... and without any more super soldier genes to suppress hunger, I'm surprised I'm not eating like a lumberjack right now. Can't suppress weariness anymore, either... I'm wasted.
She followed Squall back out, yawning. "I think I may need a nap. It's been a long couple days..."
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Post by Squall on Sept 25, 2006 19:53:34 GMT
Squall nodded, " think of the good we did..." Squall did a very out of character skip down the corridor, then stopped abruptly " too tired..." * Yawns* " You passed it on to me!" Squall grabbed her in a frienly sort of bearhug and kissed her on top of her head. " Come on Ill show you to your cabin..." Squall stopped and blushed a little, "... unless you wanna share with me?" please dont misinterpret that!
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Sept 25, 2006 21:09:17 GMT
Ami noticed him wince after that last comment. Awkward... She laughed. "It's okay, I know what you mean. But just for future reference... That's something I'm going to want to hold off on. I mean, I'm still a few days shy of sixteen and all..." She returned his embrace, one arm around his waist and the other smoothing back his hair. "Nothing personal, but I've never believed in 'free love'," she joked before giving him a long, deep kiss.
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Sept 25, 2006 21:32:13 GMT
Reno, back in the passenger area, sighed unhappily. "Looks like food is not forthcoming."
"Wonder what those two are doing," Rude commented noncommitally.
"Probably each other," Reno snorted. "What does a guy have to do to keep himself from starving here?"
"I'll get something... since you're so busy and all..." Rude offered sarcastically.
"Do that," Reno requested irritably. "Not like it's my fault the chick mistook me for a pillow."
"You're enjoying yourself, admit it," Rude grouched back.
"Like you wouldn't in my position."
"You better stay in that position," Rude retorted on his way to the food panel. "We're treading on thin ice as it is, and you know better than anyone that the fun and games come after the assignment ends."
"Thin ice," Reno repeated with disgust. "The only thing getting thin in this scenario is our boss's hair. He spends half the time tearing it out, trying to figure how he's gonna hang onto what's left of his dad's money. He can't afford to lose us."
Rude decided to leave Reno with his illusions. Sure, Rufus was running out of money and power... but he still had enough left of both to make a former Turk's life miserable, should he scent the slightest possibility of betrayal. Teaming up with this Ami girl, as neccessary and harmless as it might seem, was an idea presenting a great deal of potential to turn out quite badly for all involved parties. He got some snacks and handed a couple over to Reno and Nikky. "When she wakes up, make her eat something. I've seen her type before-- she probably hasn't had a bite in days." He sat back down and began to eat his own food.
Reno looked at Rude reflectively as he too began to munch. "What do you mean by her 'type'?"
Rude shook his head. "If you spent as much time looking at the rest of her as you do looking at her unmentionables, you'd know what I'm getting at."
Reno did give her a second look after that... "Huh. So she's a street chick. Whatever... she's with us now, right?"
Rude let that pass without comment. He's setting himself up for a fall big time.
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Post by *~Nikkole~* on Sept 26, 2006 1:03:30 GMT
nikky stirred slightly before waking up. she sat up and yawned. she was slightly shocked by the new scenery. ''um....'' she sat back and got kinda quiet. this is awkward.... how long have i been sleeping?? omigosh.... was i just? crap.... this is gonna get awkward fast....
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Sept 26, 2006 1:20:08 GMT
Reno decided what he needed to do first was defuse this situation. He offered the food. "Hungry?" He turned on that one smile he had, the one that invariably either got girls to smile back, giggle, or knock out his teeth.
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Post by *~Nikkole~* on Sept 26, 2006 1:23:39 GMT
he stared at him a moment before looking away. she slowly smiled at the thought of someone actually caring about her.... she sighed. ''sure.'' she looked over and flashed a slight smile.
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Sept 26, 2006 1:30:35 GMT
He handed the food over, suppressing a sigh of relief. No need to visit the dentist this time. Maybe there's something to be said for this "take it easy" approach. "Ya sleep okay? You seemed a little out of it earlier-- but whacking Calamities does take it out of a person, so that's understandable." Just make some small talk and see if she takes the bait...
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