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Post by Kiki on Dec 22, 2008 17:48:57 GMT -5
In his earthskin [wolf form], Hotaru trotted around, sniffing. A twing snapping alerted him to somebody's presence. He spun around, hackles raised and lip curled back in a silent growl.
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Post by Blade on Dec 22, 2008 17:59:35 GMT -5
A golden android trampled through the forest, and as he came around a tree he saw the wolf. "A wolf, huh? Well, little guy, sorry for disturbing you."
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Post by Kiki on Dec 22, 2008 18:01:07 GMT -5
Hotaru assumed his human form. "Try Loup Garoux," he said. "That is, a werewolf."
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Post by Blade on Dec 22, 2008 18:34:07 GMT -5
"Stranger things have happened." The android said, "I'm Destinos."
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Post by Kiki on Dec 22, 2008 18:35:28 GMT -5
"Hotaru Wanra."
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Post by Blade on Dec 22, 2008 18:41:34 GMT -5
"Identity Stored." Destinos said, more to himself, then looked around. "Have you seen anything strange lately?"
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Post by Kiki on Dec 22, 2008 18:42:51 GMT -5
"Not really. But, obviously, I have a different interpretation than you do."
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Post by Blade on Dec 22, 2008 18:59:26 GMT -5
"Checking dictionary for 'strange'..." Destinos said. "As an adjective:
1. unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer: a strange remark to make.
2. estranged, alienated, etc., as a result of being out of one's natural environment: In Bombay I felt strange.
3. situated, belonging, or coming from outside of one's own locality; foreign: to move to a strange place; strange religions.
4. outside of one's previous experience; hitherto unknown; unfamiliar: strange faces; strange customs.
5. unaccustomed to or inexperienced in; unacquainted: I'm strange to this part of the job.
6. distant or reserved; shy.
In adverb form:
1. In a strange manner.
Does any of these match your definition?"
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Post by Kiki on Dec 22, 2008 19:05:51 GMT -5
"I don't need a dictionary definition. I just meant there are some things that might be strange to you that aren't strange to me."
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Post by Blade on Dec 22, 2008 19:12:07 GMT -5
"I try to adjust my memory banks to learn how different people act and talk, so i can be of the most service to them. Finding out your definition of strange will make it easier for us to understand each other."
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Post by Kiki on Dec 22, 2008 19:46:16 GMT -5
Hotaru shrugged. "It's hard to define what I think of strange."
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Post by Blade on Dec 22, 2008 20:16:38 GMT -5
"Perhaps an example of 'strange' according to you?" Destinos suggested.
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Post by Kiki on Dec 22, 2008 20:18:05 GMT -5
"Well, magic, people transforming into other animals, people speaking different languages are examples of what isn't strange..."
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Post by Blade on Dec 22, 2008 22:54:13 GMT -5
"Registered." Destinos commented, "High level technology, inconsistent languages, disorder, and tumult are my standard." His robotic eyes blinked. "Bioscanners are picking up another being approaching at high speeds. Prepare for potential combat."
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Post by Kiki on Dec 23, 2008 8:39:03 GMT -5
Hotaru sniffed. "Hm. Shade's lurking somewhere around here."
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Post by Blade on Dec 23, 2008 22:06:44 GMT -5
"Shade?" Destinos asked, scanning the surroundings, "The shade from the trees and undergrowth could be seen as lurking, i suppose."
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Post by Kiki on Dec 23, 2008 22:11:17 GMT -5
"No. Shade. She's another Loup Garoux. Deadly and dangerous."
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Post by Blade on Dec 23, 2008 22:25:16 GMT -5
"She sounds like trouble. Prepare for battle." Destinos' eyes changed from green to red as he started his battle mode. "Main weapons; Online. Charge cannons; Online. Defence Shield; Online. Boosters; Online. Overall check; 100%." He looked dangerous, for as he was talking, his hands had transformed into a scoped rifle and a Gatling gun.
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Post by Kiki on Dec 23, 2008 22:34:33 GMT -5
"We're not on her territory, but we're close. We're safe for now," he said, "so put that crap away. I can smell her markers all over the place." He wrinkled his nose. "It won't be hard to stay out of her territory." As the last words came out of his mouth, a woman who looked about twenty five walked out of the shadows, more or less like she had been part of them. Her hair was black and went half way down her back, twisted into one large braid. Her eyes were also a dangerous black.
"Well, well, well. If it isn't little Hoti. Where's your Hiri-chan, hmm?" Shade narrowed her eyes as Hotaru's fists clenched into fists and he pulled his lip back instinctively. "Oh that's right. She's gone." Hotaru growled lowly and she merely laughed as she leaned against a tree.
"Shut. UP!" His voice was a gluttarl snarl as his eyes blazed with fire. Normally, he was a pacifist, but when it came to Shade, it all went aside.
Shade smirked. "Relax, little puppy. I won't kill you....today." With that, she changed to her earthskin and melded back into the shadows.
"That bitch." Hotaru spat the words out. "But she's gone now. Used her damnblasted magic to make tracking impossible."
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Post by Blade on Dec 23, 2008 23:02:01 GMT -5
When Shade appeared from the shadows, Destinos raised his arms, aiming directly at Shade. He watched for any signs of aggressiveness, then lowered his weapons again when she walked away. "A lot of good you telling me to lower my defences did. Neither of us could have tracked her, so she could have come from anywhere aggressively." Destinos shook his head, "I'd rather be able to just turn and shoot than be surprized."
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Post by Kiki on Dec 23, 2008 23:04:02 GMT -5
Hotaru stalked off.
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Post by Blade on Dec 23, 2008 23:25:11 GMT -5
"Hold your position, she threatened your life, and that Hiri-chan is missing. I am programmed to fight crime and protect those in danger. I shall bring you to the nearest building of the IP for safehousing." Destinos spoke with an authoritive voice, "Then, i shall find this Hiri-chan and lock up this Shade... ade... ade... ade... ade... ade..." He suddenly stopped making any sound at all, then rebooted. "Vocals at 100%. recovered from minor malfunction."
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Post by Kiki on Dec 24, 2008 8:40:26 GMT -5
Hotaru whirled around, his lip pulled back. "You don't understand the ways of the Garoux. We live as wolves. We never live as full humans. It's survive or die out here! And don't bother about trying to find Hiri-chan. I know where she is. Shade merely meant that Hiri-chan isn't here with me. I know where she is. She was merely insinuating that there was some danger with the Odium pack prowling around and Neruka's wolf.
"But this is normal, this interaction between me and Shade. She's never truly attacked me. If she had, I'd be dead. She just keeps me around as a toy. She has this thing for my sister..." He shook his head. "But seriously. This is what I'm used to. I can't stand being indoors for very long. I'm a Garoux through and through. It's like taking a wild bird inside and putting it in a cage.
"The ways of the Garoux are the ways of the wild. Live or die. Eat or be eaten. Only the strong survive. Natural selection."
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Post by Blade on Dec 24, 2008 11:31:46 GMT -5
Destinos replied with a series of beeps and whistles. "Cannot compute. Cannot compute. A lifeform with no will to live? Probibility: 0.000005%. Calculating best course of action... Employing." He brought out the rifle, then aimed at Hotaru.
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Post by Kiki on Dec 24, 2008 11:36:13 GMT -5
"I didn't say I didn't have the will to live!" Hotaru snapped. "I was saying you don't understand the ways of the Garoux! We survive to live and live to survive! That is the life of a Garoux! We all live to survive! That is our reason for living!" He crouched, ready to change to his earthskin, then put his hand on the ground, a dome of earth enclosing him. IT was reinforced by a center of diamond.
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Post by Blade on Dec 24, 2008 11:45:12 GMT -5
"Computing.." Destinos lowered the rifle, "Computed, life form loup garoux found to be level one lifeform." Destinos put away his weapons, as if he thought he didn't need them. "Creating page in intergalectic database... More study on lifeform required for full page."
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Post by Kiki on Dec 24, 2008 11:46:35 GMT -5
Hotaru dropped the shield, but kept low to the ground. What is this thing? He wasn't overly used to technology, so he didn't know much about it.
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Post by Blade on Dec 24, 2008 11:52:42 GMT -5
Destinos looked at Hotaru, his greenish a blinking. Suddenly, a bump behind him made him turn, facing down a Growlithe with his rifle.
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Post by Kiki on Dec 24, 2008 11:55:00 GMT -5
"It'lll cause no harm!" Hotaru snarled. "It's just a Growlithe!"
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Post by Blade on Dec 24, 2008 12:03:43 GMT -5
"classifying 'Growlithe'." Destinos paused for a bit, "Classifyed. Dog-like creature. Possibly related to Loup Garoux. Level one lifeform." His rifle folded up again, replaced by a hand. "Non-harmful unless provoked." He turned to face Hotaru, "My rifle can fire fatal rounds or tranqulizers. In most situations, it uses tranqulizers."
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