Presence
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Post by Presence on Oct 17, 2006 12:55:05 GMT -5
Corsair let out a heavy sigh as he plodded up the craggy cliffs leading to the Patriarch's Seal. Having to head to the human world AGAIN was bad enough, only compounded by the fact that he had to kidnap somebody, which was again made more annoying with the fact that his mark was none other than Jennifer, General Carter's daughter and one of the Defenders of Earth. He winced, running through the fight again in his mind again while prodding at the bruise on his snout. "Damn human martial arts..."
The secrecy of the job annoyed him, as well, because not only could he not use his flunkies and associates as cannon fodder, he also had to carry Jennifer all the way back. He adjusted the bag thrown over his shoulder for the umpteenth time and paused as he came in sight of his destination, as well as the destination's terrifying guards. Corsair stopped tending to his wounds to open one of his belt pouches, producing a note lettered in some bizarre script he figured he could never hope to read. Gingerly taking his writ of passage between his teeth, he closed up the pouch and continued on his way, passing beneath the unsettling gazes of the guardian Surts.
Corsair took the bag down from his shoulder and placed it on the warped, glowing floor of the half-castle. A familiar feeling came over him as dimensions bent and time split, and he kneeled before his current boss and paused before saying a word.
"Delivery complete, m'lord."
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Ryuzaki
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Post by Ryuzaki on Oct 17, 2006 22:32:30 GMT -5
( since I haven't actually arrived back to Baal Castle yet, I'll get to this roleplay soon ^_^;; )
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Achan
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Post by Achan on Oct 18, 2006 7:21:09 GMT -5
Frost had been doing her normal work - and now much more work - as her crew of prinnies and other miscreants had disappeared on her. Probably to drink and play some games. She would have to pay them off later...
But first, someone had returned to the castle. She set down her feather duster carefully and stepped out from just beyond the shadows towards Corsair's right. Not obtrusive but easy enough to be seen, as always...
The Head Maid waited patiently for Corsair and Baal to be finished.
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Post by Machina on Oct 18, 2006 22:08:18 GMT -5
Jennifer squirmed as she awoke from a dazed slumber, her eyes fluttering open only to be blanketed in a darkness even deeper than what lie behind her lids. "Wha...?" The half world fell from her lips as she realized that she was constricted and could barely move. She tried to stretch her arms out to no avail and realized that her legs would not move either.
"Hey!" A voiced protest to the darkened captivity was sure to be heard and she let out a soft yelp as she felt her body come in contact with something solid, something hard; rock perhaps. A muffled voice returned, though she could not make out all of what was said; but she though she could hear the word 'delivery' spoken. "Delivery? What?"
Her confusion was soon replaced by irritation, as she recalled the events that had passed. She was a captive, taken prisoner by a male whom had not identified himself, but had merely attacked her with the goal of capture. She had put up a good fight and was sure that she had left him hurting, but in the end she was no match for the larger, stronger male.
Her body went slack as the bag she was held in was released, her ability to move finally returning and she stretched out; kicking open the sack and carefully studying the opening before making another move. One hand carefully made its way from the sack, feeling for anything that might be in the way of her escapse; only poking her head out after several minutes with no response or attack. Her eyes rose to the two figures before her, the male who had taken her captive and another; more beastly than anything that she had ever seen before.
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Presence
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Post by Presence on Oct 18, 2006 22:28:18 GMT -5
Corsair turned to the right, looking down at the bag with Jennifer's head poking out. Corsair adjusted his eyepatch and took a drag from a cigar before pulling his right hand into a fist. "... Oi, oi... 'Jennifer'. I don't like you, you don't like me, and I can't say I blame you. Now listen here, and listen smartly, tussling a second time on site of pickup was NOT part of my contract." Corsair took another drag and blew the smoke down at Jennifer. "I'm only in this for the money, me beauty, and for all I know this job could be for your own good." At this, he shrugged and look back toward where his boss should be.
"... Oi, though I feel like a complete ass for kneeling to that... incredibly lifelike statue. Boss isn't even here. So..." He looked back down to Jennifer, "Let's just play 'nice' until either of us knows what the hell, aye-aye?"
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Post by Machina on Oct 18, 2006 23:39:01 GMT -5
Jennifer blinked a bit as she listened to the words of Corsair, her hands now appearing from inside of the sack; pressing upon the floor to give her some leverage so she could stand. once on her feet, she realized that she was about a head shorter than her captor, not having taken the time to study him previously. He was fearsome to the eye, but his words didn't seem to hold any threatening undertone; though she stayed on her guard.
"Your contract?" She questined, raising one brow as her touseled blonde hair fell over her shoulders as she tiltled her head to one side in emphasis to the inquiry. The fear in her heart was disguised by interest, her hands moving to rest on her hips as she stared her previous combatant down hoping for a direct response. "Someone hired you to kidnap me?"
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Post by Ryuzaki on Oct 19, 2006 1:27:46 GMT -5
As the words rolled off of Jennifer's tongue, a dark figure appeared in the distance and began to slowly approach the two. His broad figure lining the hallways would be enough to frighten off many a demon, but his face was calm and pleasant. He looked almost happy. He reached the end of the corridor, and stopped in front of them.
"So you finally made it old boy?"
Baal approached the Sea Dragon with hand outstretched. In his mighty palm was a small closed sack tied at the top. He handed the sack over to Corsair.
"As per our agreement, paid in full. And as well a bonus for such a quick job of it. Just leave her with Frost. She will take care of it from here."
With that, Baal motioned for Frost to take the young girl. Everything was going to plan. Baal turned back to Corsair and began to speak, but paused, as if catching himself from saying any more. He slowly turned and began to walk back down the hall. He raised his right hand and motioned a wave.
"I'll be seeing you old friend"
And with that he disappeared into the black abyss.
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Presence
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Post by Presence on Oct 19, 2006 1:30:01 GMT -5
(Exit CORSAIR)
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Achan
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Post by Achan on Oct 19, 2006 7:36:00 GMT -5
Frost watched as the two men left. The words 'old friend' resonated in her mind.
She turned to Jennifer, not showing an inch of emotion. "Come. I will take you to your room."
Without waiting, Frost started towards one of the hallways. Her quiet voice continued. "I will also prepare a bath and a meal for you, if you wish it."
(Assuming Jennifer follows..)
Frost led the captive human down a maze of hallways: right, right, to the left - wait, was that up the stairs or past the gargoyle statue?
She finally stopped in front of an open door barred by two green Geo Symbols (invincibility/no entry). The room itself was large and modestly furnished - a bed, a window looking out into the darkness, and another door to a bathroom.
Frost picked up one of the symbols and ushered Jennifer inside.
"Your 'cell', should you provide no problems," she said. "The bell on the bed shall summon me when you need something." Frost turned away, but thought better of it. "All of the hallways are trapped. I warn you that escape is not an option. .... Any questions?"
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Post by Machina on Oct 19, 2006 23:40:45 GMT -5
Jennifers eyes were again suprised when two more figures emerged. One of a large demon, one she had not yet seen, but she had heard of him; a mighty beast by the name of Baal and a female demon of much softer features. Though she studied the female for a few seconds, she kept her ears open to the conversation taking place between the males in the room. So she was taken captive for a price, but why? She had so many questions, but before she knew it she was being led through the corridors to a room in which she was barred; her gaze falling upon the empusa once more.
"Why am I here?" The words were all she could think to say, she had no idea how to approach the female. Many of the demons she had met were cruel and strange, but some were kinder to her; the empusa by the name of Frost appeared to be one of the latter.
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