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Post by Kidd Strife on Oct 7, 2006 3:39:13 GMT
"Why not. This place is getting a little boring." Kidd stood ready and smirked. This should be fun.
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Oct 7, 2006 3:41:34 GMT
Ami kicked a rock along as she and Kadaj continued their discussion. "I remember... back when you were, say, sixteen? You had this passing fascination with guitar music, and you nearly deafened the neighbors with that hand-me-down electric you got. And this one kid from across the valley phoned you and said to turn it up."
He smiled at the memory. "That's what I'm talking about, all right. I had it turned up that loud because earlier that week the couple across the street threatened to call the cops on me for playing so loud late in the evening. I was born to be the vessel of a superior mind, but I never listened to reason when it really counted."
"Nothing wrong with listening to your heart."
"A lot of the worst crimes in history have been committed by those who 'listened to their hearts'," he rebutted dryly. "You of all people should know that."
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Oct 7, 2006 3:46:27 GMT
Reno's fists clenched involuntarily. Now I see why she hates this Kamen guy so much. "He forced you to kill. That doesn't make you a killer. I've met a million people who got into positions like that, and a lot of them weren't brave enough to break away in the end." Like me and Rude. We've always known Rufus was the scum of the planet, but we kept on working for him because we didn't think we could survive any other way.
"How did you get away from him?"
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Oct 7, 2006 3:48:47 GMT
Yazoo waited for Kidd to get onto the rooftop with them. He gave Kidd only a moment's warning. "Ready?"
He came at him with a flying kick.
Loz stood aside and waited for one or the other to slip up so he could take that one out and then finish the other. A fairly reliable tactic-- he'd been using it since he was a kid.
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Post by *~Nikkole~* on Oct 7, 2006 3:48:49 GMT
she closed her eyes. ''i ran.... the more i followed his instructions the more freedoms i received. after some time i had enough of a chance and i fled. i kept running... but i had to be alone. i didn't want to hurt anyone else. thats why.... i was hesitant to be around you.''
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Oct 7, 2006 3:59:55 GMT
"Oh, Nikky..." He could practically feel how much it hurt for her to talk about this. He kissed her tenderly, trying to ease some of the hurt away. Sheez, I'm so inept at handling things with kid gloves. Have to be careful about what I say... "Never thought I'd be flattered by being ignored," he told her when he pulled back. "Nikky, I'm going to break this guy's hold on you. And even if I can't... I want to stay with you. Even if, somehow or other, you wind up hurting me... I won't mind. I really won't... because these in past few days, you have given me more than anybody else I ever knew, and I wouldn't trade that for anything."
He folded her into an embrace.
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Post by *~Nikkole~* on Oct 7, 2006 4:01:41 GMT
she kissed him back, closing her eyes. tears fell silently. she hugged him and hoped.... she nodded slightly, unable to form words. i love you.... thats what she wanted to say...
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Oct 7, 2006 4:07:57 GMT
Ami had to concede Kadaj's point. Even the Template himself could be said to fit that generalization. "But you redeemed yourself in the end. You undid what you had done."
"There is no undoing," Kadaj replied. "Whatever is done is done forever, and nothing you do can turn it back. Yes, in the end I served my duty for my crimes. But their effects will be felt always."
"Aren't we in an optimistic mood today."
He shrugged. "I'm just trying to get across to you, I'm not the be-all and end-all repository of knowledge and wisdom you think I am. For all intents and purposes, I'm a ghost-- I'm beyond help. But I want you to learn from my mistakes."
Silence fell for a short distance. Amnesty scratched her nose-- and realized she had yet to clean the wound she'd gotten there earlier. "Hope this doesn't scar."
Kadaj took on a more solemn attitude. "And on that note... I can tell you're worried about your friend Squall."
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Oct 7, 2006 4:15:38 GMT
Rude silently left the room, the two lovers none the wiser about his presence of lack of it. Your heart's in the right place, partner... but until you can start thinking with your head instead of your heart again, I'm gonna have to watch your back.
He dialed a number on his cell phone, his exclusive hotline number for Info Central.
The call refused to connect.
He tried again.
Same result.
He stared at his phone. The local cell network was sound. Which left only one explanation.
"Oh, c**p."
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Reno held onto her. "You know I love you, right?"
He felt tears on his shoulder. He dug for the bandana again and realized he'd left it in the Ragnorak when he changed clothes. Typical. "Haven't got a hanky on me anymore, but my sleeve works just fine," he quipped. I want to see her smile again. I hate seeing her hurt so much. And I want to hurt the one who makes her hurt so bad, just to show him how it feels.
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Post by *~Nikkole~* on Oct 7, 2006 4:18:40 GMT
she sniffled aned nodded. ''yes... i know.'' she smiled weakly, but it was real. ''its okay... really.'' she pushed his hand away lightly and kissed him softly.
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Oct 7, 2006 4:28:47 GMT
Reno pulled in a deep breath, returning her kiss. He traced her jawline with the tips of his fingers. Amazing how this never seems to get old. H**k, it's like it gets better every time.
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Rude didn't feel like interrupting them, considering what he'd just heard pass between them. I'll give them a few more minutes of blissful ignorance.
He glared at his phone pensively. Shinra's onto us... He knows about Ami.
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Post by *~Nikkole~* on Oct 7, 2006 4:32:37 GMT
she blushed at his touch and deepened the kiss slightly. her heart fluttered a bit and she took his other hand.
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Post by Kidd Strife on Oct 7, 2006 4:35:12 GMT
"Is that all you two got? It's gonna ow! Cheap shot Yaz!" Kidd was enjoying himself.
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Kamryn awoke to find a gun by her side. She folded it up and put it by her side. She walked outside to find the three sparers.
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Post by Amnesty Lazuli on Oct 7, 2006 4:51:50 GMT
He held tightly to the hand she was holding. I never thought yesterday morning that I'd be here by the time the sun rose again. He leaned closer to her, pressing himself against her. I figured I'd be nursing the loss of a few teeth... she seemed a lot more, shall we say, closed-minded to relationships at that breakfast...
He felt a deep, peacfeul feeling settling over him as he placed an arm around her neck.
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Yazoo didn't bother responding to Kidd's taunt-- he just continued to make precise, calculated blows on his less experienced opponent. Like shooting fish in a barrel. Still, he's not all bad... I can see some of his father in him. "You have some potential," Yazoo prompted between blows. "Ever had any formal training?"
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Post by *~Nikkole~* on Oct 7, 2006 4:54:52 GMT
she pressed against him lightly and kissed him still. she shifted to make it more comfortable. she felt a little better... more distracted than anything.
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