Horendithas

[COLOR="Indigo"][SIZE="1"][CENTER][IMG]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/Runaway511/almagest%202/Harrison_Almagest.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/Runaway511/almagest/fauntleroy-chronicle.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/Runaway511/almagest%202/Ivan_Almagest.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] Harrison never did find anything better to eat. The only concession had been to at least get the staff to get him some milk instead of tasteless champagne. It still didn?t make up for the lack of real food. [I]What idiot planned this reception?[/I] With a ceremony at 4 o?clock one would think the fool would have thought to include more substantial food to account for it being the dinner hour. In spite of that the evening seemed to be preceding rather smoothly, other than a few times when it looked like people might do more than a sharp exchange or two, things stayed calm. It probably helped that others were quick to keep things from becoming more than a few heated words. The dances, which he avoided as much as possible, went well. Harrison watched Fonty dancing with a number of the guests. Though why Fonty seemed to actually enjoy socializing was something he?d never understand. At the moment Fonty was talking to Victoria Ann and one of the other guests, a Liana Priduex if he remembered correctly. There was something he wanted to ask Victoria Ann, but by the time he managed to get to where they were on the other side of the room, the girls were already on their way out. ?[B]Where are they going?[/B]? He asked his cousin, figuring it would be easier to ask than to follow and start hunting though the corridors. Fonty turned to face him, an odd expression on his face. ?[B]Oh, there you are Harrison. You finally decide to stop hiding from the girls?[/B]? ?[B]What are you talking about? Answer the question.[/B]? ?[B]Didn?t I? Aren?t you here to ask Liana for a dance? She is quite pretty after all.[/B]? Fonty affected a look of innocence, but the hint of a grin tugging at the corners of his mouth gave him away. ?[B]You?re such a jerk.[/B]? Harrison said with disgust. ?[B]Why would I want to do that? I didn?t come here for that kind of stuff.[/B]? He glared at Fonty. Fonty just grasped his chin and looked thoughtfully off into the distance for a moment. ?[B]Aren?t most boys your age looking for a pretty girl to hang out with?[/B]? He let go of his chin and grinned at Harrison. ?[B]Forget it.[/B]? Harrison shook his head in disgust as he turned to stalk off. [I]What the hell has gotten into him?[/I] He thought as he found a spot at one of the empty tables back along the far wall. It wasn?t that he didn?t think girls weren?t interesting; he really didn?t have time for that kind of nonsense. He would be heading back to the 2nd fleet soon so it was a waste of time to get to know anyone. He was so engrossed in his thoughts that he didn?t realize someone was approaching where he was sitting. A shadow falling on the table caught his attention and he looked up, expecting to see one of the servers. Instead, it was another guest. There was something familiar about the young man, as if he should know who they were. ?[B]Are you Harrison Almagest?[/B]? He asked him curtly. Harrison?s eyebrow shot up. ?[B]What of it?[/B]? ?[B]Where?s Dawlish Almagest.[/B]? He demanded. ?[B]Excuse me?[/B]? Harrison stood up. ?[B]Just who the hell are you?[/B]? ?[B]Don?t act like you don?t know.[/B]? The young man said defensively. Harrison leaned back against the wall behind him and folded his arms. ?[B]And I?m supposed to know who you are because...?[/B]? The stranger?s arms stiffened and he clenched his hands into fists, his face reddening slightly. ?[B]Don?t play stupid; just tell me where the hell that murdering bastard is.[/B]? Harrison?s mouth opened in a little o of understanding. ?[B]Ahhhhh, so you must be my nephew, Ivan if I remember correctly.[/B]? He sighed. [I]What a pain in the ass.[/I] He let his arms drop to his sides before answering the question. ?[B]Do I look like my brother?s keeper?[/B]? It was a rhetorical question and he didn?t wait for Ivan to answer. ?[B]Let?s get something straight [I]kid[/I][/B],? he said in his most condescending tone of voice, ignoring Ivan who had bristled indignantly, they were, after all, the same age. ?[B]If you have issues with my brother, that?s [I]your[/I] problem.[/B]? He pushed off the wall to walk around him, god how he hated the stupid drama his family couldn?t seem to leave behind. ?[B]I?m not done talking to you.[/B]? Ivan protested. ?[B]Yes you are. In case you haven?t done your homework, Dawlish is involved with Icarus industries where I?ve been serving in the 2nd air fleet.[/B]? He stopped and turned back to stare at Ivan. ?[B]I haven?t seen Dawlish in over a year so [I]obviously[/I] I don?t know where he is. Try contacting Icarus.[/B]? Finished he turned and stalked through the guests, heading for one of the doors that lead to the outer decks. He needed a breath of fresh air. The sooner the stupid reception was over, the better. [/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR="Indigo"][FONT="Arial"][quote name='Tallgeese-']Yea you definitely missed it then. Watching anime is part of who you are, if you hide it from people i.e. someone asks you if you watch anime and you deny it you're putting up a front because you are ashamed. I don't know about where you are from but I don't know too many people that like fake people so.........whatever, do what you gotta do to be cool.[/quote]I didn't miss it, but I wouldn't say it means you're ashamed to not tell others, when asked, if you do certain things. lolz The very nature of diplomacy in [I]any[/I] relationship is knowing what to reveal and what not to talk about. Everyone hides something, whether they want to admit it or not. It might be anime, it might be the fact that they like a girly color like pink. The possibilities are endless. Everyone, without fail, puts up some form of a front. The question is whether or not it really affects the relationship/friendship. It doesn't make you fake if you see no point in telling someone who thinks anime is dumb that you watch it. Blunt honesty, when it creates unnecessary strife, is actually less cool than just keeping your mouth shut. That being said, anime is not one of the things I bother to hide from anyone. [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="Indigo"][FONT="Arial"]Thread revival time. =P You all can blame this on Basement Kitteh. [CENTER][B]Sabrina & Selene [/B] [IMG]http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2009/2/6/128784271540680439.jpg[/IMG] [B]Allamorph[/B] [IMG]http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2009/2/6/128784231812805825.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER][/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="Indigo"][FONT="Arial"]Usagi would snarf every single one of them herself ChibiHorsewoman. After first squeeing over how cute they are. lol Anyway, I see this as.. [I]welcome to the stupidity known as PETA![/I] campaign. Though they seem to have snagged Gavin just fine. =P Seriously though, names are meaningless. Point is, if it's tasty... we tend to eat it. [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="Indigo"][FONT="Arial"]I don't have any specific habits. I do like to do a lot of reading when I have extra time. Just as I also like simply listening to music and relaxing. I'll also jot down ideas I get for rp's and other stuff. Sometimes I play games. But if you're looking for nervous habits, I'll chew on the ends of pens at times. Mainly because in class, I read the material before hand and I tend to remember it so it's tedious to sit there and listen to the teacher go over something I already know. I often just cheat and read something else though. Doesn't go over very well when they see me doing it. Never mind that I do fine on the assignments and exams. They just have this notion that if I'm not paying attention in class I must not be learning. [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="Indigo"][FONT="Arial"][QUOTE=Nathan][FONT="Arial"]I live in Salt Lake City, Utah. What we are best known for is being the location for the headquarters of the LDS Church, or as they are more commonly known, the Mormons. I find this rather amusing since I am not a member of this religion but yet I still get asked if I am and people usually outright assume it. Other than that we have good ski resorts and five national parks if you're the outdoorsy type. Though other than to ski occasionally, I've yet to take advantage of what's available here. I only moved here six years ago so I haven't gotten around to visiting all the parks yet.[/FONT][/QUOTE]I am, of course, in the same location. =P Though I'm attending college instead of working like Nathan. And I get the same thing that he does, people assume I'm Mormon when I'm not. Only difference is my parents moved here when I was fifteen, so I've been here a lot longer. That makes it... fourteen years I think. o_O Anyway, he covered what we're known for already so I'll leave it up to Darren or Sabrina to add more if they want. lolz[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="Indigo"][FONT="Arial"]I'm engaged, so obviously I'll be doing something for Valentine's Day. I just don't know what yet. I can say that for those times when I was single, I just enjoyed a normal day doing whatever. I've never hated the day. Anyway... Now, for some humor for the thread cause it needs it. =P [CENTER][IMG]http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2009/2/1/128779919185419355.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER][/FONT][/COLOR]

[SIZE="1"][COLOR="Indigo"][CENTER][IMG]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/Runaway511/almagest%202/Harrison_Almagest.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] Harrison had spent most of the day watching the proceedings from a distance. It was enlightening to watch the people arriving for the wedding. You could tell a lot just by someone?s body language and it was clear to him that many of the guests arriving were less than thrilled. It was a sentiment that he shared. He had arrived at Brigit Town the night before, the Air General had insisted on it upon learning about the wedding. It had at least been useful in that he took advantage of the extra time to see about getting a suit so he wouldn?t have to wear his dress uniform. Still it was a shame really; Harrison would have preferred to simply skip it. He had sent an inquiry to Dawlish to see if he would be coming or not, but there had been no reply. He supposed he shouldn?t be surprised by that. Since he had left the military, other than the occasional message from Dawlish inviting him to leave the military and come work for him at Icarus, he rarely bothered to keep in touch. All other correspondence was solely related to his guardian ship and the fact that Harrison would be turning eighteen in a few months. The legal papers always made him feel odd since he felt much older than he really was. And receiving his share of his father?s fortune was something he could care less about. Harrison didn?t care about being wealthy, the things he wanted most were already gone, thank to the revolution. It did make him wonder what had happened to Dawlish though. The rumors about him, besides the fact that he was making an absolute fortune, made him feel like he didn?t know him anymore. But then he didn?t really know his nephew Ivan either. [I]I?ve become a stranger[/I], he thought darkly, and oddly, it didn?t bother him at all. A quick look at his pocket watch, since he didn?t want to be late, and he finally left his vantage point overlooking the city to head for the aerodrome. [I]If I don?t show up, someone will make a fuss and I?ll never hear the end of it.[/I] He patted his suit pocket to make sure the gift was there and then made his way to the ramp leading up to the [I]Alaina[/I]. There were of course the usual gawkers looking on but Harrison ignored them in favor of checking out the ship. She was pretty looking and it was obvious that no expense had been spared, but he preferred the sleek deadly beauty of the warship [I]Tempest[/I] he was assigned to. Civilian vessels felt like floating decorations that a stiff breeze could bring down. It was a sensation that had him feeling like laughing over how much he had changed in the past three years. Still he couldn?t deny that he felt more at home in the military than he ever had at CHAOS or at Rosengard. If only the price for being able to serve hadn?t been so high. Finished with checking the ship out, he pulled the invitation out of his pocket and with a wave the concierge gave him directions on where to go. [I]The sooner I go, the sooner this will be over with and I can head back to the 2nd fleet.[/I] Knowing his family, there was bound to be some form of stupid drama. There always was, it was why he hated social functions. [/COLOR][/SIZE]

[FONT="Arial"][COLOR="Indigo"][quote name='Sabrina][FONT="Tahoma"]I have decided that you are evil [COLOR="Indigo"]Indi[/COLOR]. You know I'm going to look. =_= You're such a hooligan, seriously. [/FONT][/QUOTE]Before I forget... [I]*bows*[/I][QUOTE=Sabrina][FONT="Tahoma"]And since no one had posted yet, I didn't bother to make it a flashback. I put in the other info about the vampire. Obviously the age is incorrect since Beth and I decided that she's a vampire who was turned just under [spoiler]300 years[/spoiler] ago. [/FONT][/QUOTE]I kind of figured she had to be older. Mainly since the portrayal came across as if she was accustomed to taking out Shingami with little to no fuss. [QUOTE=Sabrina][FONT="Tahoma"']Obviously she had some fighting skill and limited magic abilities, but nothing like a war vet or other more powerful vampires. Better than the Count but no where near what Shou is capable of I'm sure. [/FONT][/quote]Oh it's fun to work out stuff and finally get it out there. So she made for a good indication that the easy missions are over with. Though I suppose that nasty trap the group ran into earlier was a good indication as well. Anyway I just know that Shou will be ever so interesting... [I][SIZE="1"]*pokes basement kitteh*[/SIZE][/I][/COLOR][/FONT]

[FONT="Arial"][COLOR="Indigo"][B]Who is it?[/B] Vicky [B]Why are they nifty?[/B] Because of posts she does like this: [SIZE="1"][B]Drunk Posts/Members/AIM Chats[/B] I know I'm not the only one who's done this!!! >_

[COLOR="Indigo"][SIZE="1"][CENTER][SIZE="2"][B]The Silent Force[/B][/SIZE][/CENTER] “[B]You’re too soft Gavrie.[/B]” “[B]Shut up Duyi.[/B]” “[B]I know you feel sorry for them,[/B]" His companion continued as if he hadn't spoken, [B]" but what if Jian Tsu gets away? We waited quite a while for the timing on this.[/B]” Gavrie sighed, “[B]Do you really think that letting their [I]experiments[/I] go will result in them realizing that we’re here?[/B]” He fixed Duyi and Quan, who had been silent, with a glare. “[B]If they notice in time, it will serve as a distraction. If he tries to flee, it will be up to the two of you to stop him.[/B]” He looked at both of them, “[B]Now you both know what to do so get going.[/B]” He waited as one went to the right and the other to the left around the small castle. Intelligence reports indicated that Jian Shou had left the area to deal with other aspects regarding the war. It was the perfect time to slip a small team into where their research was being conducted to take Tsu out. Duyi was right; they [I]had[/I] waited for a while for the timing to be right. Gavrie snorted. [I]If they don’t want someone to escape, then they need to stop giving me assignments like this.[/I] He thought with irritation as he gathered his energy and created a force wall. With a tiny gesture he sent it flying, tearing a hole through the stone. He didn’t give the guards on the other side a chance to respond, they barely had time to realize he was there before he had neatly beheaded them. Gavrie relieved them of the keys to the cells. No point in wasting the energy necessary to break in when he could just unlock them. The smell of blood was prevalent as he made his way through the darkened hallways, dealing with any guards he came across and letting those who were locked up go. Most needed no urging at all to make a run for it. Those that had little time left to live, he killed, releasing their souls. The further he got into the castle, the more[I] incensed[/I] he became. Reading about what they had been doing wasn’t the same as actually seeing it. [I]We should have put an end to this sooner.[/I] He fumed silently. He was about to head further into the castle when he realized there was another door on the right that was heavily barred. Curious he paused to open it. It lead to a set of cells that were heavily fortified. Some had skeletons, but other than one, the rest were empty. [I]This must be for their more troublesome prisoners.[/I] The heavily chained werecat, in the last cell, was covered with both old and new bruises all over his body, confirming his guess. He didn’t seem to be afraid like the others had been as he quietly watched Gavrie approach. He had an odd seriousness in his gaze as he watched him; Gavrie ignored it as he opened the cell and removed the chains. He issued a curt order for him to flee and left. It wasn’t until he was further along in the castle that he realized the werecat was following him, sporting a sword that he must have scavenged from one of the fallen guards. He stopped with a sigh and turned around. “[B]I told you to get going.[/B]” He whispered harshly as he made shooing motions with his free hand. “[B]You’ll need help.[/B]” The werecat stated flatly. Gavrie pressed his left hand to his forehead. [I]Lovely, just what I don’t need, a tag along.[/I] He had to get rid of him. “[B]I don’t need help. All you’ll do is get in the way so get lost.[/B]” “[B]Gavrie.[/B]” An amused voice from behind him softly said. He groaned and turned to face Duyi who had caught up with him. Gavrie pointed his left index finger at Duyi, who was holding in the laughter, accusingly. “[B]Don’t say it, just don’t say it.[/B]” He glared at Duyi who was still smirking. “[B]Go home kid.[/B]” He ordered the werecat, by now Quan had to be in place and the two hurried to join him. They couldn’t afford to let Tsu get away. “[B]Don’t look now but you’ve got a tag along.[/B]” Duyi snickered. “[B]Shut up Duyi, just shut up.[/B]” He growled as he came to a halt and tensed, Duyi doing the same. “[B]Gavrie…[/B]” He didn’t have to tell him, they were coming that way, he could feel the unmistakable aura of many vampires. [I]Shit.[/I] He looked to the werecat who was following their lead, gripping the sword he had fetched tightly. [I]Gahhh!. Damn. Stupid. Pigheaded kid![/I] He knocked the sword out of the werecat’s hands, startling him. Before he could respond he picked him up by the back of his tattered shirt and shoved him through the nearest door. Gavrie closed it and took a moment to break the lock. “[B]Go home you idiot.[/B]” He snapped through the open slits in the top part of the door. “[B]I told you you’re too soft.[/B]” Gavrie ignored Duyi as they scattered to the sides, he hoped that they hadn’t picked up on the presence of the werecat. He didn't have time to extend cloaking his own presence to include the werecat as well. To his relief the main doors leading to the hallway opened and Jian Tsu, along with a small party of vampires came rushing in, clearly in a great hurry. With a feral grin the two rushed the party, taking them by surprise. Jian Tsu took one look at the group before he turned to flee down one of the side corridors. [I]Bloody hell! Where the hell is Quan? That coward is going to get away![/I] He had to do something… “[B]Your father didn’t run like a coward Jian.[/B]” He called out; the taunt had the desired effect as Tsu halted to turn to look at him. “[B]Though I suppose if you’re as weak as he was, it would probably be best for you to run …[/B]” The look of hatred sent his way was all he needed to know he had hit a sore spot, and the hesitation on Tsu’s part gave him the opening he needed to brush past his opponents and rush Tsu. He barely noticed when Quan arrived as he fought with Tsu. For someone who was supposed to be in charge of experimentation and research on other species, he was surprisingly skilled at fighting. In the end, it was not enough and he ran him through before finally beheading him. The other two were finishing up as he let his scythe go. With a nod at the other two, the group turned to leave; it wouldn’t be long before the commotion brought the others in the castle. [I]Now we just need to…[/I] he recoiled at the sound of a door crashing to the floor. With an inward sigh, he realized that it was the werecat. [I]Jeez, what is the matter with that idiot?[/I] “[B]I told you to go home.[/B]” He snapped when it became apparent that the werecat was following the trio. “[B]I owe you my life.[/B]” “[B]Whoop de do da.[/B]” Gavrie said rudely, not bothering to slow down. He ignored the suppressed laughter that escaped from his comrades as they hurried back the way Gavrie had entered the castle and then into the surrounding forest. “[B]Look, you owe me nothing.[/B]” He finally explained when the kid kept following them. “[B]So get going.[/B]” “[B]I cannot go home. I am marked.[/B]” “[B]Not my problem.[/B]” Gavrie said coldly. “[B]And even if it was, I can’t remove a seal, only the caster can.[/B]” “[B]I still owe you my life.[/B]” The werecat insisted stubbornly. He rushed on when Gavrie said nothing. “[B]I already know you can’t remove the seal. I will still repay the debt.[/B]” Gavrie pinched the bridge of his nose with his right hand and sighed before letting go. “[B]You don’t get it. You can’t possibly follow along as you are. All you’ll do is get in the way.[/B]” “[B]I know what you are and that I would have to become a familiar.[/B]” He countered. “[B] Good for you.[/B]” Gavrie replied snidely. “[B]However, I know that many, if not all, werecat’s consider being a familiar beneath them.[/B]” He stopped and stared at him. “[B]This isn’t some game kid, if you do that, there’s no turning back.[/b]” “[B]I will [I]not[/I] change my mind.[/B]” The werecat replied stubbornly. “[B]If the vampires are not stopped, all werecat’s and free creatures will be turned into slaves to be used as they see fit.[/B]” Gavrie pressed his left hand to his forehead again and groaned, ignoring his companions who were barely holding back their laughter. [I]Why me? I don’t want a familiar, not after…[/I] He let go and looked back at the werecat who was waiting intently for him to say something. "[B]I will follow you no matter what you say.[/B]" He said when Gavrie didn't respond immediately. "[B]No werecat would turn their back on a debt they owe.[/B]" [I]Oh for the love of...[/I] Gavrie sighed. “[B]Fine. I’ll test you to see if you’re suitable.[/B]” He held up his hand to hold off his response. “[B]We'll discuss it [I]after[/I] I test you.[/B]” He glanced sharply at the other two who were grinning at him, highly amused by the situation. Gavrie looked back to the werecat who finally nodded in agreement. “[B][I]Right[/I], so now that we’ve settled that,[/B]” he said as the group continued their trek through the forest. “[B]What’s your name?[/B]” “[B]Karl.[/B][/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR="Indigo"][FONT="Arial"]I guess my biggest question is why not? Unless someone is doing more than simple hand holding, kissing or hugging, I don't really see a problem with it. As for the perceived bragging aspect, I say perceived since I don't believe that all couples are only doing it to brag... Anyway, I can only speak for myself obviously. But bragging has nothing to do with it. The times I've held hands or hugged or kissed someone in public, not once did I think, oh that person over there is single... time to show off! However, right now my slant on it is rather biased. I'm engaged and very happy about that fact. I'm not ashamed of it at all and feel no need to pretend otherwise or restrain from those few times when I'll show it. Naturally I still think anything beyond simple stuff should be private, but the rest of the time, I'm not going to worry over whether or not someone might be jealous over it. I know I'm not looking for opportunities to show off, just as I know I'm not deliberately doing it a lot either. If someone sees it otherwise, that's their problem not mine.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="Indigo"][FONT="Arial"]Oh fine, since Driffta actually did something I can follow, I'll claim the next spot. =P And here it is. [IMG]http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/9547/leekworm01wk7.jpg[/IMG][/FONT][/COLOR]

[FONT="Arial"][COLOR="Indigo"]MEW! =P I love the first one with how you added in puppy's. For some reason I was expecting kitteh's from you though. I wonder why? Heh. The second is just nicely done and yes my comment is rather tiny since other than to say the shading looks great... I don't know what else to add. The third looks great too. The only thing that seems off is the proportions for their hands. It's like the fingers are a little too short or something. Anyway, excellent work Mew. [SIZE="1"][I]*piles kittehs on u*[/I][/SIZE][/COLOR][/FONT]

[COLOR="Indigo"][FONT="Arial"][B]Boo[/B] since it made me laugh. It's just too absurd really. =P[/FONT][/COLOR]

[FONT="Arial"][COLOR="Indigo"]Post count being visible... I don't really care since you can turn it off. Member titles, why not? We'll get Shy back in chains if that's the case. :D But ratings on posts? Popularity contests are something we don't really need. I vote no.[/COLOR][/FONT]

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[COLOR="Indigo"][FONT="Arial"]I found it interesting that Fai got his magic back. I was hoping that he would. As for Few Wong... Naturally it would have been too easy if Fei Wong was taken out like that. Because he's too much of a bastard to be beaten so quickly. And feh, naturally basement kitteh beats the rest of us to the image edit. =P [spoiler]and even thinking of doing it too...[I] shakes her fist at Allamorph[/I][/spoiler][/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="Indigo"][FONT="Arial"]Nothing like a good [spoiler]beheading[/spoiler] to brighten up any warehouse. =P Anyway, just for the fun of it, here's a little hint in regards to Karl's history, just to drive a certain person in this group insane. Viewer discretion advised: [spoiler]Only one post left! [I]*Le Gasp*[/I] And shame on you for actually looking Sabrina.[/spoiler] :D[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="Indigo"][SIZE="1"][CENTER][SIZE="2"][B]When Gods Fall[/B][/SIZE][/CENTER] Karl lost track of the times he tried to kill another guard. They were too cautious after the one time, but he kept at it, ignoring the beatings and punishment. Any mark was fine, a broken finger a bruised arm, if he had the strength or opening at all, he took it, maiming anyone within reach. Their threats were meaningless, compared to the two vampire lords… he shuddered involuntarily. If he couldn’t escape, he would rather die, but no matter how much he provoked the guards, they exercised restraint. Karl knew he was pushing it, but he couldn’t seem to stop himself. He often wondered where he would go if he actually did escape. Unless the Mark was removed, no werecat would have anything to do with him. His own clan would drive him out or kill him, he would be lucky to escape with his life. They may have had little contact with those involved in the war between the Shinigami and the vampires, but even they knew that those who were Marked served the vampires. They would never believe him that it had been forced on him. They would have no reason too. Without the ability to change, he would be helpless. He sighed when they stuffed him back into the cell, too beaten and tired to resist. The Guards, though they had been a bit more enthusiastic this time around, still stopped short of killing him. The door was slammed shut with a loud bang and Karl merely closed his eyes, staying on his right side where they had dropped him. “[B]If you’re trying to get them to kill you, you’re wasting your time.[/B]” Karl snorted. “[B]What do you care?[/B]” He quipped. “[B]It doesn’t affect you.[/B]” “[B]True.[/B]” The Reaper agreed. Karl took a deep breath and let it out. “[B]You should worry about yourself. You’re the one who won’t die unless they kill you.[/B]” Karl shivered, he couldn’t stop himself. The very idea of being stuck in a place like this for eternity… at least he knew that one day, he would die.[I] Unless they find a way around that.[/I] He shoved the thought back. That was something, he couldn’t think about. [I]How has he managed to stay sane?[/I] “[B]There are things worse than death[/B].” “[B]Do tell.[/B]” Karl was snider that he intended. He didn’t mean it. Sometimes, the only thing that kept him from feeling like he was going crazy was the conversations he had with the Reaper. The things he learned when the man was willing to talk were astonishing. He was always torn between wondering if it was a lie and thinking it had to be the truth. And this time was no exception as he elaborated on just what he meant. He finally shifted so he could see him, to see that same serious expression that he had at times. It always made him feel slightly uncomfortable, as if he could see straight into his soul somehow. Karl stared at him in disbelief for the longest time before he finally looked away. He wasn’t sure if he wanted to know if it was true or not. “[B]I’m sorry.[/B]” He finally said. It was the last time he saw him. When they took Shinigami away again, they never brought him back. And somehow, he knew that what he had told him that time was why. It wasn’t until later that he realized that he didn't know what his name was. Not that it mattered, if he couldn't leave, all he wanted now was to just die already, before they could somehow force him to serve, like they had forced the Mark on him. [/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR="Indigo"][FONT="Arial"]I almost hate watching the trailers for this. Not because the game doesn't look nifty or because I don't want to play it... but because I don't have an xbox 360 and I [I]do[/I] want to play it. So though I'm thrilled to see a new one coming out... who knows when I'll get to play it. I have too many other expenses this year to even consider getting a new console.... Bah.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="Indigo"][FONT="Arial"]Well so long as there are controls in place to keep it from being abused, I don't see a problem with having post ratings. =P Also...[QUOTE=Shy][size=1]Oh man I hated those old post count-based titles. Now I'm going to have to become a mod again! -Shy[/size] :([/QUOTE]Why haven't you chained him back up yet Dessy? He's practically begging for it! :D[/FONT][/COLOR]

[FONT="Arial"][COLOR="Indigo"][quote name='Octopus Royalty']It's much safer and more sensible just to let God do His job and keep our filthy hands out of it.[/quote]How about for those of us who don't believe in such a being? Saying it's up to someone who's very existence is in question is a cop out. Also blaming society for making people that way is a cop out on individual responsibility and the consequences of one's actions. Anyway, my opinion on this is the same as Allamorph's so I'll leave it at that.[/COLOR][/FONT]

[FONT="Arial"][COLOR="Indigo"]Well my user name is and title are way off in terms of looking tidy so I'm fine either way. If the hack is easy to apply then I'd do it. It's nice to be able to customize how things look. Anyway, I'm more curious about the titles than anything else. That sounds like it will be fun. Is that something we won't get to know until they're active? Oh and since I'm here... [I][SIZE="1"]*pokes Gavin the[/SIZE] [B]No Life[/B] [SIZE="1"]member*[/SIZE][/I] :D[/COLOR][/FONT]

[COLOR="Indigo"][SIZE="1"][B]Your name:[/B] Harrison Almagest [B]Your age:[/B] 17 [B]Your connection to the Almagest or Achard family:[/B] Harrison is Leonhart Almagest’s nephew. [B]Your portrait:[/B] [URL="http://img514.imageshack.us/my.php?image=harrison01gm1.jpg"]Harrison[/URL] [B]Your occupation/location:[/B] Harrison is currently serving in Air-General Von Heisenberg’s 2nd Fleet that patrols Czenovia’s furthest western borders near the New Globe. [B]Your story:[/B] Harrison was a student at CHAOS until shortly after his uncle Leonhart was kidnapped. With the death of King Mideus, Leonhart’s brother Daedalus was brought out of retirement and promoted to Air-General of the First Fleet to deal with the growing threat presented by the underdogs. In a move to better protect his family since he was certain his daughter Helen was already dead when she went missing; Daedalus pulled Harrison out of school and commissioned him to 2nd Lieutenant to serve aboard the [I]Sentinel[/I] in the First Fleet where he could keep an eye on him. After losing their father in the battle to protect the Mirror Palace during the revolution, Harrison and his brother Dawlish were transferred to the 2nd Fleet once things started settling back down. Seven months later, due to illness, their mother Harriet passed away. This resulted in Dawlish becoming Harrison’s guardian until he turns eighteen since Dawlish was his only immediate relative still alive. Though his brother Dawlish later left military service to found Icarus, Harrison asked to be allowed to stay in the military instead since he felt it was what their father would have wanted. Other than brief visits to Rosengard for various occasions, Harrison continues to serve in the 2nd Fleet. He has long been disillusioned with the Almagest family and tends to have little to no contact with any of them. Victoria Ann is one of the few members he keeps in contact with as he tends to think of his cousin as a little sister. [/SIZE][/COLOR]