Hinata

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue] Riana sat at the dinner table and glanced from side to side following but confused as to the conversation thus far. She only sat there with her mouth shut and her eyes gripping the envelope that was delievered to her only minutes before the dinner started. She read it there and thanked the servant, she grabbed Ryu and before the servant could leave asked him to take her to the kitchen. She floowed the servant quickly and they reached the outskirts of dining room but made a sharp turn into the kitchen. She saw a gentleman with a knife and a chopping board. She approached him slowly. Telling him what she wanted for dinner. [B] "How would you like your meat cooked?"[/B] The burly guy asked. [B]"Not..too well done please." [/B] [I]20 minutes later [/I] As she sat at the table her head was not totally concentrating on the conversation that was afloat. She knew that Kaine was dead but that didn't phase her at al, niether did the posiblity of finding out what James had collected for the Masterl. She just kept looking around soon settling her eyes and staring at the Master. He sensed her glare and glanced back at her. [B]" Is something wrong Riana?"[/B] Everyone's attention focused on her. [B]"No!"[/B] She replied shaking her head nervously. [B]" Just a little worked up from this afternoon."[/B] [B]"Ah yes!"[/B] he started. [B]"I would imagine so. I believe that was your first contest correct?"[/B] [B]" Of that kind yes. Thanks for the experience.[/B] She cleared her throat and took a drink of water, then continued her statement. [B] I'll never forget it."[/B] the Master looked at her and smiled, the slowly responded [B]" I'm sure you'll be coming across a bunch of firsts here, Riana.[/B] He began to look around the table [B] "Actually I think all of you will. Now come let us stop this idle talk and enjoy dinner."[/B] The table became a little quiet as the servers slowly started to file in. She looked at them as they filed in her stomach tying into knots. The conversations around her began to pick up. She made no attempt to carry a conversation. She just stared at a large silver covered platter emerging. Some glanced at the platter as it was brought out. Complementing on the wonderful aroma as it circled the table and was placed directly in front of Riana. [B] "For you ma'am as requested."[/B] The server spoke, and uncovered the dish. [B]"Smells like you got something good-"[/B] Mieruru stopped mid sentence as lifted up to glance at Riana's platter. Everyone else had essentially done the same, they quickly turned away as they saw the small animal hairless and lifeless, but otherwise whole laying on the platter. They all seemed to recognize immediately as Riana had what it was. The server stood behind Rianam finally interjecting, [B]"Anything else you need to go with that Ms. Riana."[/B] She looked at him and smiled.[B] "No thanks this is more than enough.,"[/B] she replied cooly as he departed and she turned back to her plate. She glanced over her entree once again as her stomach began to tighten up. [I]Eat Riana![/I] Feeling herself shake from the inside out she gripped a knife and fork in each hand. Soon loosening it up and Taking a gulp of water and closing her eyes for a moment before settling her eys once again at the lifeless being in front of her. She had everyones attention by now. [B]"Not hunrgy tonight Riana?"[/B] The Master asked. She swallowed hard and then looked directly into the Master's eyes. [B]" It's not that at all."[/B] [I] Sick bastard I can play hard ball too.[/I] She grasped her fork and knife and began to cut the meat in front of her, soon replying more. [B] "The meat looked a little dry."[/B] She said placing a small cut piece of meat in her mouth and chewing slowly. She took another sip of water, swallowing down the first bite and then cut some more meat and began to chew once again this time speaking as she continued to chew [B]" I usually like my dog a little less well done than this. But my compliments to the chef."[/B] She picked up a glass of wine and took a sip. Before getting another piece of meat in her mouth. Everyine else around her only continued to stare at her in shock as she casually continued to cut and eat her former pet, Ryu. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue] Riana and Ryu moved back to the house quickly as the show ended, she didn't care to hear if she won or lost but was drained from parading herself this morning. She needed a soak and she needed to get ready for dinner. She could even see that Ryu was hungry and a little tired from the day. She carried him up the stairs as he began to fall behind. He snuggled in her arms and lay his head down on her as she continued to walk up the stairs. She entered her room and placed Ryu on a towel in the bathroom and began to run a bath for herself. He looked at her with sleepy eyes as she stepped into the room grabbed a few essentials and returned. She undressed and entered the tub the water hot to her skin as it kept flowing in. Her body immediately feeling all the stress wash away. [B]"How do you think we did Ryu?"[/B] She spoke to him casually and then turned off the water and leaned over the tub and looked at him. He yawned and placed his head at his paws and continued to look at her then he closed his eyes for a long awaited nap. [B]"I wish I could do that about now."[/B] She sighed and began to wash herself in the hot water. Slowly rejuvinaing her tired muscles. After about 30 minutes of just soaking she stepped out of the tub and wrapped a towel over her body before grabbing her puppy and placing him on the bed. He yawned again curled up and napped some more. She dressed for dinner, then sat on the bed and stared at the clock. [I]Only 20 minutes to go.[/I][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana][SIZE=1][COLOR=Navy] Sartael's body arrived in the shadows of a building her body immediately being pelted by the rain and cold air. She moved out of the shadows and down the empty street, whistling as she went. Luckily Adiol was not able to press her further of her plans. She had to set things out just right and she didn't need him or the divine one getting in the way. [I]Divine one.[/I] She scoffed as she moved along. Her attitude was not very reassuring to him as he began to stir in her head. [I]What are you thinking Sartael. That I will not keep my word.[/I] She scoffed again and kept her facial expression plain as she listened to him comtinue. [I]I know that you are working hard in my favor, and I will see you justly rewarded for what you are doing here on Earth.[/I] [I]Thats not what I'm complaining about. You know what it is yet you have no need of explaining yourself. For you just do. And here I am shunned for many years and only two years ago am I allowed a chance to change things. I just wonder is it worth it.[/I] [I]You have never doubted me before and there is no reason to now. Just do as I ask, and things will right themselves.[/I] [I]I did before I was sent here. But I guess I became a little too tricky for your liking. But do not worry, the balance will be restored, you just have no say in my part of it.[/I] She resumed her conscious walk down the road stoping in the occasional shadows feeling for who or what may be lurking. She kept moving along. Her bosy merging in the shadows occasionally and appearing in another sector of the world. Its location unknown for a moment then refreshed as she moved along. She continued to examine the shadows until she stopped in front of small hospital. [I]Interesting that you be here.[/I] She thought for a moment as she moved into the buildings shadows and into his darkened room.[I]After so many years, to see you like this, what a shame..... Lucifer.[/I][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[SIZE=1][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue][FONT=Arial] The showing was indeed an interesting one in Riana's mind for the moment. Many things the servants had been able to train their puppies to do and Riana only had hers for a day and wasn't even able to compare. But still Ryu was very obedient when it was their turn. Things were a little slower for him as it was time for him to show off and perform a few small stunts. But he was still given treats by Riana for the jobs the tasks he tried to complete. For a moment Riana felt just like Ryu, trying hard to impress the Master of Games. As the other contestants had their turn Riana clapped in unison with the others and kept glancing at the contestants. She was a little happy that Jacqueline showed up, but inside she felt a little silly with a new pup and no experience. A dogs bark snapped Riana out of her train of thought and she continued to smile and clapped as another contestant came forward. [I]Think about what you'll be getting out of this Riana.[/I] She began to think to herself. She needed to change her attitude, she needed to transform herself, then she remembered what she was about to do a few nights before she came here. That was needed again soon. But what or who could she direct that to. As the contest proceeded Riana looked at the participants march through and even at some of the contestants. Some seemed to have been missing, but no bother. She just needed to be at the right place at the right time. [/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]

[FONT=Verdana][SIZE=1][COLOR=Navy] [B]"Tsk, tsk, tsk!"[/B] Sartael's body lay in a corner her feet crossed, her hands under her head as she stared at the ceiling. [B]"I take it things did not go your way Adiol."[/B] He wasn't happy and was now more irritated with her always dropping in unexpectedly, but that was normal for her. [B]"I wonder what your small mind is speculating Sartael?"[/B] He replied cooly turning to her slowly and shunning his obedient follower, who had obviously been coming in to warn him of the unexpected company. The angel did as commanded and left, leaving the two acquaintances alone. Sartael kept staring up, her expression relaxed totally unfazed by the angel standing before her. A smile crawed across her face. [B]"Now, now!"[/B] She sat up and looked at him her hazel and blue eyes still as brilliant as always. [B]"There is no need to lie, for you know the power I hold, but I do not even need that to tap into with what you're thinking.[/B] She stood up and stood in front of him one hand cocked on her hip. [B]"Besides you must remember.... Ooops I almost slipped."[/B] She covered her mouth with her finger and shushed herself. [B]" I must remember to hold my tounge in public."[/B] Adiol hated, but loved Sartael's secrecy, he didn't know if her slip of tounge was accidental or intentional joking on her part. He glared at her as another smile escaped to her face and she backed up, knowing that now was no time for a confrontation. [B]"Either way, its my business Sartael, and I don't you making a mockery of it."[/B] [B]"Hmmm, interesting."[/B] Sartael started moving closer to him and into his shadow. [B]"A mockery, I wouldn't go that far old friend. Besides, I have a little something in mind that may turn this whole thing in your favor. You just have to trust me, and let me pull a few strings here or there."[/B] With that Sartael disapeared, leaving a disgruntled and somewhat confused Adiol behind.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] OOC: Kamuro.. I know this post is a little sketchy but there is a method to my characters madness. I will confer with you by PM okay.

[FONT=Verdana][SIZE=1][COLOR=MediumTurquoise] [CENTER]-Enter suject name here [U]SARTAEL[/U]- -Basic Info Compiled- -Report Start-[/CENTER] [B]GENDER[/B] [U]Female[/U] [B]POSITION[/B] [U]Yet to be determined[/U] [B]PERSONALITY[/B] [U] Very sercetive. Very manipulative. But strictly loyal. Hates others who are outright liars or wishy-wasy. Expects those she confides in to be the same way. See below for a preview of her personality when she is betrayed. [/U] [B]APPEARANCE[/B] [U]Reports state that she is 5'10" tall with long dark hair that reaches her hips. Her eyes have been said to be of a hazel color with blue around the pupil. She has a light brown complexion and a thin frame.[/U] [B]WEAPONS[/B] [U]Prefers hand to hand contact. Has been known to utilize strands of her own hair to make a long whip of unknown origin and possibly indestructible.[/U] [B]STATUS[/B] Unconfirmed. [U] She also has a pair of sais that she keeps hidden somewhere on her body possibly even made from her own skeletal structure.[/U] [B]STATUS[/B] Unconfirmed. [/COLOR] [COLOR=Navy][CENTER][B]Bio:[/B] According to scattered reports, Sartael is an descended angel, also known as Saratel, in control of hidden things. Although her name means "God's Side" her power caused her to desend to earth to continue to oversee her domain. Her parts in various events are also done in sercet and she is almost never connected to anything. Only recently has she been told to be sided with the Yazuka in attacking the Zodiacs. Seen by the one called Capricorn. But those reports are still coming in. More information is to be obtained. No other files have been obtained on this subject.. -Report end-[/CENTER] [CENTER][B]Showtime:[/B][/CENTER] "Sartael!" [I]Ignore his voice you have a mission to complete.[/I] "Sartael!" [I]Keep going you're almost there only a little bit further.[/I] "SARTAEL!" The ground beneathe her stopped moving and her body zipped down to the ground. Landing in a knelt position her head looking up first at the male figure who had been pursuing her for the past 500 or so miles. Her calculation of the distance was the least of her worries. She had something to do and he was complicating the mission. She stood slowly her hands laying casually by her waist and her hair whipping around in the wind, some drawing back from in front of her face and over her shoulder to reveal her hazel and brown eyes staring wildly into his face. A smirk crawled over her face as she looked at him. She said nothing. There was no need. "Stop this madness!" He yelled his voice buffered by the howling wind. They had landed in the middle of a sandstorm. Yet his voice did not suffer any effects. The sand stung some but it only bounced off her and behind her. As it did him. "Attacking the Zodiacs! What will that accomplish, but to piss them off?" "Who are you to assume that is my mission?" Her words alone stung him. He was a nice built for an angel. Dark curly hair. Piercing blue eyes and a normally pale skin that had been tanned by the Earth's sun. "You no longer hold that aspect of my being. You were deemed by the fates to leave my side for another. So don't let your past feelings take over where your head should have control." His eyes strayed from her but she only shifted positions quickly to catch them once again. "I now hold the desire, the power to do as I feel. Even God himself has shunned me for many eons hoping that I will change my ways but you...YOU.. have no right to question me." She spat onto the ground and without a second thought jammed a sai into his heart. "I, who loved you, was shunned by you,who I thought loved me. I do this without consiousness and without regret. You will not be remembered and I will do this..." She bent down and whispered her mission in his ear. His eyes widening in horror at the concept. She withdrew the sai from his chest and his body sank to the ground dissolving into the dust storm in just a matter of seconds. She replaced the sai and took off once again heading to a predetermined location. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkOrchid] [B]Name:[/B]Triana Garcia [B]Age:[/B] 20 [B]Power:[/B]Storm. Has the ability to change the atmospheric conditions around her. Whether it be strong winds, rain, snow sleet, fog, thunder and lightning. Whatever she can do it. Can manifest into water spouts and change the surf conditions to if it occurs near a water source. Now don't think she can control water. No.. only its affects when affiliated with a storm conjured up by her. Also has the ablility to fly, do to her control of the wind she can manipulate it in order to elevate her and carry her for various distances. [B]Codename:[/B]Trueno (spanish for thunder) [B]Appearance:[/B] Triana stands at a tall 6'1", with a light carmel brown complexion. She has a curvy frame with good musculature. Her hair is a deep auburn and she has golden brown eyes. (Upon release of her powers her hair shimmers with greyish undertones and her eyes turn white sometimes leaving only the dark pupil in the center to see.) [B]Personality:[/B] Triana had a shy sweet dispotion while growing up. But as she grew older she grew more isolative and at times violent when picked on. She has been known to be a wise *** but is more so laid back and cool headed when left to her devices. It's hard for her to trust and when her boundaries are overstepped she has no qaulms with letting you know. [B]Bio:[/B]Growing up in rural Costa Rica, Triana had no problems while helping her parents farm their lands or going to school to get her basic education. She was sweet and kind and caring but when she turned 13 her life changed drastically. In a crazy thunderstorm in the middle of the night. Her house caught aflame and while she escaped with only minor cuts and burns her family suffocated in the fire before the flames overtook the house and burned it and their bodies to the ground. The rains soon fell calming the flames but Triana's life was never as kind to her again. With no family she was sent to a orpahnage in a small city where she was taught more than the 5the grade school level she had learned back home but was also subjected to the teasing and taughts of the other kids. She was 13 and already 5' 8". Her body began to fill out and so did her brain with the information given to her through schools and the books she now turned to. She at often times withdrew further into the books as the teasing continued to grow as did she. On the day of her 15th Birthday, Triana now was closing in on 6' and her looks began to develop. The kids continued their picking but when she gre mad the weather began to change. As the storm of anger built within her it showed in the weather surrounding her. A strong gust of wind blew or a lighting streaked across the sky. Her hair blew with the gusts and whie highlights shimmered in her hair. Her eyes were the most frightening thing. They turned white with only the pupil showing through. The kids called her "Diablo de la tormenta" (storm devil) and began to isolate her in more things. When she turned 16, she had gained her equilavent to a High School Diploma and was bound for college. But while sleeping one night a group of boys and girls dragged her out into the street trying to beat her. She tried to fight back but they began to over power her. As the emotions welled up inside of her so did the weather the thunder rolled and lightling crackled. Torrents of rain soon fell upon them all. In one instance a streak of lighting touched down very close to them and the group scattered. Leaving her there. Another lightning bolt flew to the ground and struck her. The kids gasps in horror but she only rose. Her hair wisps around widly like flames with the white crackled through it. Another bolt of lighting struck at a boys feet and she rose a few feet off the ground approaching the kids who tried to torment her. It was at the moment she realized that she was the was causing this weather. The next day no one dared touch her and she left the orphanage. She settled in San Jose. Where she attended the Universidad de Costa Rica. For two years she gained her bacic college education and also took English. At college no one bugged her. She worked for whatever she needed and had only a few friends. None knew her secret, especially now when people began to discuss the possiblities of mutants. Many spoke negatively about them. She continued to keep her sercet. But that soon also became hard to do. Mandatory blood tests were institued for new students, and the government of Costa Rica urged people to report others with unusual characteristics. She continued to do her work but began to look for a way out of Costa Rica. She wished to continue her schooling and wanted to move to the United States before people caught on. All her transfers were ready and a day before she left. An old enemy from the orpahanage came across her and began to harass her in public. She took his onslaught of words nor revealing her powers until a large crowd of people rallied behind the young man. They cursed her and threw various objects at the girl. She tried to escape them but they continued after her some, hitting at her. She survived the torment for 20 minutes before she revealed to them her true nature. Lighting once again crackled landing in the middle of the crowd some died. Their blood and the high currents of electricity flowed in the air. People scattered their screams and wails filling the streets. She cowered as the rain and a horrible memory from years ago rushed down on her. She remembered the nightmare from the night of her family's death. She caused her family's death. It was her who dreamt up the thunderstorm that caused their house to burn down. It was her fault. She fled from the scene before the authorities arrived and headed straigh for the airport. Everything she owned was left behind and she fled for the States. That was 1 year ago, she has not returned to school. She works and continues her life of isolation. No one knows the truth about her. Only that she waits tables and serves drinks at various bars and strip clubs in Miami. That was until, he found her..... [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue] [I]Damn it![/I] She thought inwardly seeing the contestants come outside and sit in the box. All were there except for Jacqueline. She wondered about her for a moment and then continued the fuming in her head. [I]Is this to embarrass me? Grrrr[/I] She felt herself heat up but just took in a deep breath and breathed it out slowly. [I]I can do this...I will not embarass myself or Ryu.[/I] She squatted down to Ryu who was still pulling at the chain and barking a bit with the other puppies. She tugged lightly at the leash and looked directly into his eyes. Ryu tried to stare away for a moment and then she spoke slowly. [B][I] "Tenemos que ganar la competencia. Comprende? Ganaremos[/I](We have to win the competion. Understand? We will win.)"[/B] She repeats it in English as well then pats him on the ears reaching into her pocket for a treat and feeding him. [B][I]"Hagámoslo!"[/I](Let's do it!)[/B] Ryu perks up immediately as she stands his attention to her for the time being. The line starts to move. And she follows the other two contestants and circles in front of the judge's box and the other contestants. She smiles as she regains her confidence as the contest begins. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] OOC: Kairi if you need me to add more PM me!

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue] Riana heard the cry as well but felt it better to stay back for a moment not wanting to be nosey. Besides with Alexander now gone she had to think about what this puppy show was going to be about. Ryu laid on the carpet hiw head on his paws his tail still as of frightened and not excited by the scream. Riana only hoped things were okay for the young lady involved. [B] "Come on Ryu."[/B] Riana left the table quickly her dog trailing behind her. His steps more cautious than earlier. She stared down at the animal and realized he was truly frightened by the scream and picked the little animal up. She rubbed him behind the ears reassuring him that he was safe and continued walking. She stopped by the window seeing that a medium sized tent had been set up. The proceedings to the puppy show. She was totally clueless as to what she needed to do and proceeded upstairs to get both herself and Ryu properly groomed. Luckily his coat was in a good condition and aside from him just trying to turn and lick her when she brushed his coat he was no hassel at all. It started to get closer to noon when she finally left the room once again her hair up in a bun and she wore a simple black knit sleeveless top with a brown skirt, with accompanying shoes. Luckily the Master had a good sense of fashion, he picked out this outfit for her. Some of the servants were scrambling about when she reached the top of the stairs. Some going in and others coming out dressed casually but neatly. She only gulped as she heard more than a few barks outside her steps slowing and Ryu's going faster. He wanted to meet the other animals while Riana could only think of what she had gotten herself into. [I]Valgame Dios![/I] She looked to see about 25 puppies of various shapes and sizes waiting outside for their masters. Ryu pulling at the leash dragged Riana out behind him and began to bark along with the dogs trying to get closer and closer to them Riana only stared on at the many animals. She was approached by one of the servants. [B]"Follow me Ms. Riana, you and your pup are contestant number 3. Also be sure to pay close attention to the people in front of you for you will have to take cues from them on what to do. The Master wishes to see how well you both perform. So please do your best."[/B] With that the servant walked to the back of the line and grabbed her own dogs leash from another servant. Ryu was impatient and still trying to socialize with the other pups. Riana was anxious. She hated this. Being put in front of a crowd she only hoped she could keep it cool enough to get through with it. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue][CENTER][B]DAY 1[/B][/CENTER] [I]AY DIOS MIO![/I] Riana's head pounded as the alamr clock went off very close to her bed and the puppy feeling her shift in the bed began to yap lightly in her ear as she stretched and turned it off. The puppy kept barking and licking at her face as she sat up and she bent down to hug him. He welcomingly jumped in her arms and she grabbed him placing him on he floor and attaching his new collar and leash. Luckily she didn't have to go far to find it. After running into the Master she spotted a servant who already had the supplies set up for her. [B]"Come on Ryu!"[/B] She coaxed him closer to the door her pajama set decent enuff to get the dog outside to handle his business or so she hoped. But as soon as she turned to the door she jumped back to the bathroom and combed her hair and brushed her teeth. The last thing she needed was to run into someone with Doggy Morning breathe. As she now called it. But one good thing, she had someone to kiss her in the morning. She smiled to herself and called to Ryu once again letting him jump at her heels as she reached for his leash. She opened the door and made her way to the stairs. The house as bright as it was last night. Luckily many of the curtains were open bringing in the new rays of the Scotland sun which she enjoyed, but falling asleep last night was very difficult for her. It was the first time in so long she fell asleep with the lights on.But after getting winded down with a hot bubble bath and a good book she hit the pillow hard. Ryu right next to her curled up. Only day two with the pup and she knew he was spoiled. She went to the front door quickly and led Ryu outside who immediately began to tug on the leash. [B]"No Ryu!"[/B] She cautioned. Keeping him in line with her and close to her. She didn't need him running off in the yard that encompassed the mansion. Besides She had to get him ready for a puppy show. [I]A PUPPY SHOW! What do I know about a puppy show!?[/I] Ryu continued to sniff around the mansion grounds before finding a particular spot to claim. She smirked for a moment bending down to clean up after him.[I] I owe this animal but yet I clean up after it. I wonder who's really in charge?[/I] [B]"Come on Ryu, lets go and eat."[/B] She tugged on his collar as he sniffed around but soon caught up with her as she began to walk back to the house. Prize in hand. She promptly went to a servant asking him to set up a waste receptical for her near the front of the mansion but out od birds eye view and threw away the puppy's waste before heading back to her room and washing up for breakfast. Ryu running around as she did so. She wondered what time the Show would begin and decided to dress comfortably for it and with Ryu in tow. She moved quickly to the small breakfast room as Ryu continued to yap sniffing out more spots in the mansion. His curiousity causing him to search for whatever ma be there. She only smiled as she entered the small room whistling [I]La Tortura[/I] as she entered. She noticed a man sitting there reading quietly as he ate. [B]" AH![I] Lo siento[/I]."(I'm sorry)[/B] She started. Trying to quiet the puppy as he barked noticing the man in the room and wanting to investigate the new smells entering his nose and lingering around the same area where the man was sitting. [B]"Sorry for all the noise."[/B] She came closer and sat, looking down at Ryu who began to sniff the man's leg hoping some of that sweet smelling food was on the ground around him. [B]"I hope I didn't disturb you?"[/B] She started sitting down and being immediately attended to by a servant who brought her a glass of OJ and Ryu a bowl of water and food soon after. She lighlty tugged at Ryu's collar drawing the doogs attention to his food. [B]"No not at all..."[/B] The young man kept the sentence lingering not knowing what to call her. She was sipping from her glass when she quickly placed it down and extended her hand.[B]"I'm sorry my name is Riana. Riana Martinez. And you?"[/B] [B]"Alexander Crowne. We didn't properly introduce ourselves yesterday. [I]¿Sabes?[/I](You know)"[/B] Her ears perked up [B]"Ahhh! [I]¿Hablas español? ¿Verdad?[/I]You speak Spanish? Right?)"[/B] She nodded her head happily to see they had at least one thing in common. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

I may as well give this a try this sounds cool. [FONT=Tahoma][COLOR=Cyan] Name: Tanya Smith Age: 30 Job: Civil Lawyer/ Legal Consultant Appearance: Um think of Queen Latifah size... with a Lighter complexion and hazel eyes. Why are [B]YOU[/B] here? The last 10 years of my life have been dedicated to work. I love work I love the energy everything about it. I meet various people. But they are clients and therefore off limits. I love to go out and dance and occasionally I do, go out and party I mean, but no one I meet there is really dating material. I have a great and out-going personality but my job seems to get in the way of that at times. I've been on a bunch of blind dates, set up by many friends that just haven't worked out and jokingly my friend suggested this. Well I took the joke serious and signed up for this. I hope it goes well. [/COLOR][/FONT]

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue] Riana looked as the Master left the room staring at her card and back to the seat where he sat. Everyone else was either looking at their card or departed the table quickly as to gain the privacy they desired. Riana soon sat back in her chair and slipped open the white envelope reading the card carefully and then slipping it back into her envelope. [B]"Well everyone,"[/B] she started to stand up. [B]I want to wish you all good luck. I can't wait to get to know all of you and I will see you all in the morning or in the halls. Good night![/B] She heard replies to her departure note and moved calmly out of the room and to the lobby. She moved up the stairs to her room and opened the door. On her bed she saw a box. She wanted it so badly and was happy to see it here waiting for her. She opened the box and the small puppy within came bounding out and into her arms. Its licked her face readily and she could only lay on the bed to see the enregetic animal except her so easily. Its coat was white with some grey in it, its eyes sparklled gorgeously. One blue and one brown. [I]Too cute![/I] It continued to yap and lick as he discovered her scent and she continued to hold on to him. She giggled as he soon ventured out of her arms and onto her bed. She let the little fella move around and knew she needed some supplies for this guy. Right now he was holdable but she let him continue to move about the bed as she changed into a pair or jeans and a long sleeved, but thin sweater. The house was a little cool for her but she still needed to move around this place. She kept glancing at the puppy and saw him laying on the bed. His body curled up into a ball, his eyes trained on her. [I]Hmmm[/I] She thought.[B]Now what do I call you?"[/B] She moved back to the bed with a pair of shoes in her hand. The puppy got up quickly and moved to the edge of the bed awaiting another round of playful romp with his new companion. She rubbed his head and sat Indian style on the bed putting him in the center and allowing him to lick her over and over again. [B]"Should I call you....Ryu?"[/B] That was the fisrt exotic name that popped into her head. It fit the dog well although he wasn't an Asian breed by far. The dog was easily seen as an Siberian Huskey. Its wolf like features noted. [B]"Ryu...I like it!"[/B] The dog barked as if it knew its name and she placed him out of her lap and grabbed her shoes and put them on. [B]"C'mon Ryu, lets go get you some supplies."[/B] She grabbed him and headed out of her room. Hoping that she'd run across some of the servants in her travels. She knew they'd have no qualms with him. The rambuntious animal kept barking as he entered the hall. She may as well introduce him, he was hers forever and was always going to be with her. [B]I hope none of the other contestants have allergies.[/B] He barked once again and she rubbed his head. She began to sing a song as they traveled down the stairs. [B][I]Guantanamera Guajira Guantanamera Guantanamera Guajira Guantanamera Yo soy un hombre sincero De donde crecen las palmas Yo soy un hombre sincero De donde crecen las palmas Y antes de morirme quiero Echar mis versos del alma....[/I][/B] [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Aria][SIZE=1][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue] Riana moved quietly through the halls before the dinner started athough not much time was alotted to her to explore she just took her time moving down the steps and checking the artwork she had passed on her way up the stairs. She couldn't believe the emotion tapped into each one. She even felt the teture of some of the paintings gathering, or at least trying, what the painter felt when his brush touched the canvas. She examined a painting of a house awaiting a storm. The painter captured the outside distrubance and its effect on a particular set of drapes that blew wildly in the wind. A few leaves had been scattered on the bare wooden floor. For a moment she was able to compare that to her life at this moment. Preparing herself for a possible hellish competition, and it slowly started to disturb her that she had no idea what the Master of Games had set up for them. Thinking about dinner she glanced at her watch and saw only a few minutes remained before she needed to be in the dining room.[I]Maldígalo.[/I] She moved quickly away from the painting and towards the direction of the dining room. As she passed the stairs she gulped when she saw the Master waiting at the top of the stairs. She wondered how long he had been there but paid it no true mind, she nodded in acknowledgement of him and continued to speed to the dining room. She noted an empty chair as well as the other contestants in prestine form sitting at the table. Luckily there was an empty chair next to Jacqueline, who was deeply enraptured in the conversation with James. She sat quietly smiling at the other contestants. She continued to look at everyone her black gown luckily cutting down on some of the curves she tried to hide. She only minimal applied make- up allowing her natural features to show through. She was very impressed with some of the other gowns that were worn. Jacquelines was very beautiful as were the dresses of the Japanese ladies who were among them. A new face was among them too she noted but her observation was cut short when the gong rung. She noted his thin figure moving through the doors. Although he was fragile he still exhumed power and the ability to kick her out of the game. She sat there staring at him for a moment before standing welcoming him to the table. Soon followed by the other contestants. [B]"Please sit." [/B]He started. [B]"Enjoy your meals and converse. All will be explained soon.[/B] As he spoke at least a dozen servants filed into the room bringing with them drinks and appetizers. Going to each person and filling their plates with their hearts desire, from the choices brought before them. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=Purple] Songs that annoy me... I think I'd have to say..... D.H.T- Listen to your heart. But only because my cousin plays the song over and over and over again. Ooh and did you guys know that Paris Hilton made a song.... :sick: Ugh I so freaking hate her she'ss like the epitome of... Eckiness... Or BS. Im not sure what to say about her. But I think thats about it![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue] Riana's eyes couldn't have been more amazed as she entered the house. It was on a far grander scale than she could imagine and was utterly amazed. She could spend weeks studying each painting, statue, wondering about their history, making the emotion trapped within each. She almost cried but kept that to herself. [B]Ms. Riana.[/B] The voice stopped her emotions from wheeling and she abruptly turned to face the voice. [B] I will show you to your room, then you will be more than welcome to explore the mansion. [/B] Riana understood the request to be a command. [I]Passive agressive.....[/I] She bit her tongue and nodded at her escort, following him up the grand stairway to her room. The other contestants were already up the staircase. She purposefully moved slowly as to spot which directions they would go. She was observing them all and placing it in her memory. She came to the top of the staircase and turned left, following a few contestants whom she did not know, but she would be sure to introduce herself at dinner. The competition hadn't started yet, so she could remain civil for the time being. Her room was not far down the hall and her name was presented in a very plain but lovely marker. The letters scarlet in color. [I] I love scarlet. How....[/I] She traced her finger over her name plate and the escort cleared his throat as he waited in her room. She snapped back to reality and stepped in the room her breathe taken away by the openness of the room. It was everything she could imagine. A canopy bed with a deep comforter set on it. The posts of the bed in black laquer with matching night stands and dressers. The lamps around the room matched the color scheme as well but the bright light within the room shown briliant on it. Her window large and she overlooked the countryside. As of now the window was open, bringing in the cool breeze with a scent of the incense burning not far from it. In the corner was a small desk with a laptop computer and speakers. She figured there would be no internet access but she didn't need it. She was now going to be able to type and listen to her music with no interruptions. Well except for when the contest demanded her participation. [B]" I leave you to enjoy your new surronding Ms Riana. Please be prompt to dinner."[/B] The door closed she had forgotten about the escort and immediately plopped down on her bed laying back and just reveling in her luck. [I] THANK YOU GOD![/I] Was her immediate reaction to this all and she could only squeal to express her giddiness. She jumped off the bed and began to unpack immediately. This was her new home. She was going to explore it immediately, but first she needed to dress.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] for dinner.

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue] Riana glanced around at the other people who were invited. Seven of them so far were here. SHe was a bit worried as to if anymore would come. She didn't need more competition than she already had. Although she wasn't scared of the group that was laying before her as of yet. Trying to ignore the conversation set forth by the two Japanese young ladies she got up and glanced around the room, soon walking slowly and investigating the details of the mansions architecture and decorating. This room aone made Riana curious as to what lay in wait behind its closed doors. THe outside of it was stunning the pale moonlight of Scotland hitting it just right as she entered the gate.. She felt a chill stepping up to the house but it was immediately warmed away once the courtyard lights were flooding her with its warmth. [I]Aye qué linda![/I] Her eyes sparkled with wonder. She felt like a kid visiting Walt Disney World for the first time. Her experience was capped quickly as she was ushered into an area with a young Asian girl waiting in it. The butler informing her to relax and wait for The Master of Games. [I]If its only her and I. This will be no competition or fun at all.[/I] She flopped in a chair and glanced around briefly before throwing her head back and staring at the semi cloudy sky. The waiting game had begun. But soon more contestants filed in one by one. Her mind comes back to the present a little flashback of the day overrruning her quickly. She remembered leaving with no word, and felt bad for now having her family and friends worry for her. But knew that would be over as soon as she won this contest. The rules seemed very easy to follow but still were weird. She moved about the courtyard. The statues set up around it were quiet attractive. She touched and studied each figure. They shape, their design. Some were flowing with power and courage while others flitted with a certain desire and lust, maybe even a type of coyness was set forth from them. Each statue seemd to be an opposite of another their emotions pulling at one another but they were trapped in the cold marble or metal that they were set in. She noticed another lady not far from her in age doing the same thing. [B]"They are absolutely gorgeous aren't they?"[/B] She moved next to the lady and awaited a reply. The lady nodded and continued to look back at the piece. [B]"I'm sorry, let me introduce myself."[/B] She extended her right hand. [B]"I'm Riana."[/B] [B]"Nice to meet you Riana,"[/B] she began to speak. [B] "The name's Jacqueline".[/B] [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=DeepSkyBlue] [B]"RIANA!"[/B] [B]"WHAT?!"[/B]The young lady sits anxiously behind her desk reading and re-reading the invitation on the computer screen not sure if she's reading it right. The clatter behind her only escalating as her freinds move around in the house. [B]"YOU GOTTA CALL?!"[/B] Her friend, Silvia's, voice rang from the first floor. [I]She gonna wake the dead with that yelling.[/I] Riana thought as she pushed off from the desk grabbing her cordless phone in the corner of her room. [B]"GOT IT!"[/B] She yelled back and she picked up the phone and spoke into it.[B]Hello."[/B] Her attitude changed quickly cooing into the phone. Knowing it was a person for one of two things. A night out or, a day in. [B]"Hey Riana girl it's me CiCi. Um...do you think you could cover at work this weekend?"[/B] [I]Punta! She knows I requested this weekend off. I've been looking forward to it for the last two weeks.[/I] [B] "No I'm sorry CiCi, I got some things to do this weekend and I can't come in."[/B] She rolled her eyes around the room and tapped her foot nervously on the ground. [B]"Oh, I'm sorry I forgot you requested this weekend off, but it would be worth your while. I can pay you double for it?!"[/B] She cooed into the phone knowing Riana never did anything for cheap. [B]"No! I can't...Sorry"[/B] Riana quickly hung up the phone not willing to hear CiCi beg. She could never resist begging. She grabbed her hair and stared back at the screen. [I]I gotta get away from here.[/I] She tapped on the mouse replying to the offer set before her. This may be her only way. A chance to clear her head, a chance to be free. She signed and leaned back in the chair as the reply screen loaded and the quickly sat up and got to work on the reply. To: The Master of Games From: Riana M. Subject: Contest Offer [CENTER][I] Hello! I am very intriqued by your offer and I am going to accept it. I have been looking for a chance like this and I'm unbelievably happy that you would consider me to participate in this. The rules, all I can say is that I will follow whatever you put forth. And I hope the orientation will put some of my questions at ease. Your escort can locate me at 1534 SW 125th Street in Miami Florida. I'll be at home for the next few days. It would be best to catch me between the hours of 8am and 8pm. Thank you again for this chance, I look forward to meeting you in the near future.[/I][/CENTER] Sincerely, Riana She double clicked on the send button and sat back looking at the screen. A long sigh escaped her lips as she leaned back again in her chair. She moved about her room for a little bit before settling down and picking out her party clothes. She set aside a red top with black leather pants. She slowly began to apply her make up when she was disturbed by a ring of the door bell. She happened to glance at her watch, it was going on 7pm and she knew she had to answer it. She was now alone in the house and trudged down the stairs. [B]"COMING!"[/B] She yelled and pulled the door open with a quick yank. [B]"How may I help..."[/B] Her voice trailed off as she saw a black limo behind the gentelman at the door. [B]"Ms Riana Martinez, I presume."[/B] The gentelman held out a plane ticket and handed it to her.[B]"Your invitaton has been completed and we are ready to take you now."[/B] Riana stuttered for a bit and then rushed up stairs to pack her clothes and met the man back downstairs in less than 15 minutes. [B]" I'm ready now!" [/B] [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[quote name='TigerFantasy17][COLOR=Orange']utada hikaru iz goin 2 debut in north america soon..shez ok..COLOR][/quote] Actually her first English album has been released in the states, under her fist name Utada/ I heard it and it took me a while to get used to it. But I then remembered the style she has grown into thru her profession as a Japanese singer and it reminds me alot of that style. I love it.... Ohh if you want to check out some of her songs for yourself I suggest you look these up. Easy Breezy Devil Inside You make me want to be a man Exodus '04 The Workout P.S its released in Europe the 26th of this month. YAY!

YAY! YAY! YAY! A topic I can really get into. hmmm what can I say about J-Pop and anime music. Hmmm let me whip out all my old music. So far I have fallen in love with Utada Hikaru, Orange Range for both their work with Naruto and Bleach( I love ths song asterisk, the 1st OP for Bleach), UVERworld for D-technolife (Bleach song also), BoB and Ayumi Hamaski, and Do As Infinity. TRANSTIC NERVE... I love this band. Especially their song Ever Free... ITS GREAT! Oooh what about Gackt! AWESOME or Dur en Ciel..they're good along with many more! Now for artists who arent Japanese who are popular in Japan... My ultimate I must say is ORiga...the lady who sung the them for GITS: SAC, Inner Universe. This song is just great and it gives me chills whenever I listen to it. I think I will leave it at that for now..Besides Id overwhelm you guys with the many artists I could name

[COLOR=Cyan][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] I had to take a peak at both bands cus I have never ever heard of them. Thanks for providing the opprotunity, but with just the little bit I've sampled from both bands I am going to have to go with Cradle of Filth. Their style just appeals to me more. Dimmu Borgir is just a little too, dang it cant think of what I want to say. Its a little to dark for me but I can see it growing on me as I become more involed to the type of music. One day soon my opinion may change but Im going with what I feel now and Cradle of Filth has my vote. [/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR]

[QUOTE=Gavin][SIZE=1]I had heard that Daniel Craig had been offered the role, or at least auditioned for it but I didn't know he'd been the one selected to replace Brosnan as Bond. I have to admit that given Craig's run of films so far, I wouldn't be very confident that he can pull off the Bond image as well as someone else might..... I suppose we can't really judge the man until we see him in the Bond role, and then of course it's down to the writers to come up with a decent storyline. What they should do is shoot a kind of three/five minute film with each person auditioning, clean it up to cinema standard and let people make their own decision.[/SIZE][/QUOTE] [COLOR=DarkOrchid][FONT=Arial] I agree with you to a point Gavin, P.S. long time no see.... but the problem with letting people pick would soon make it like the James Bond verion of... AMERICAN IDOL. I think thats the best way to say in wish there is a possiblility of picking a perosn 100% without talent and no insight to pull this job off. I personally wish Brosnan was still Bond but as we know all good things must come to an end. But I would like to see Bond end on a good note. They have perpetuated the character long enough and it may just be time to end it. But that has yet to be seen.[/FONT][/COLOR] [QUOTE=Gavin] [SIZE=1] As for the branding, that's why an actor on Star Trek always ends up directing instead of going on and continuing as an actor, or at least 95% of them do. [/SIZE][/QUOTE] [COLOR=DarkOrchid][FONT=Arial]All I can do with this comment Gavin is laugh. But you know what at least all the Star Trek main actors,original series that is[B] AND[/B] If they weren't dead. Got a chance to voice their old characters in Futurama. Hehe I liked the jarred head look for all of them[/FONT][/COLOR]

[QUOTE=Mr. Maul][font=Garamond][size=2][color=seagreen]Hells yes I remember Reboot! That was one of my favorite cartoons. It was on about 10 or 11 years ago (back when cartoons were actually good). I used to watch it every saturday morning along with Sonic the Hedgehog, Bump in the Night, Bill Nye, and numerous other classic cartoons/shows that eventually got cancelled or sent to cable.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Garamond][size=2][color=seagreen]Good times, good times.[/color][/size][/font][/QUOTE] Haha you sound as old as I do.. Actually you may be.....> Who knows...but I wont tell.... REBOOT! This show was great I wish it was still around and the bad guys.. like the lady with the changing faces.. She was weird but I loved her. She always made me laugh for whatever reasons. But Im happy CN did a return of this show about 5 years ago.. I got a chance to peak at episodes I didnt even know existed. Especially about them leaving thier own server and traveling to others. That was awesome... Hmmm I wonder if little electronic people are in my computer as I speak now!

Well I can say that Trivum rocked at Ozzfest. I was there for the last date of the tour for this year but the other two bands I don't know about. And Ozzfest was damn awesome from what I saw. I knew the bands there and to say that one is better than another that's just a matter of tastes. And in order for me not to be biased I will check out the other bands n this tour as well. At least try to hear a few songs by each. But for me going to Tampa.. Thats a little too far away. I prefer West Palm Beach or Miami. But Ozzfest still kicked butt. I hope Amon Amarth and Childern of Bodom are as good as you say they are Jake. Im open to all types of music so they better kick butt.....

[FONT=Arial][COLOR=DarkOrchid]Name: Riana Martinez Age: 24 Sex: Female Location: Born in Puerto Rico. Raised between the USA and P.R. Now living in Miami, Florida. Appearance: Stands at 5'8". Doesnt have the best looking body in the world, or so she thinks, but is in shape. Very curvy figure. Has short brown hair with black highlights and hazel eyes. Wears glasses rather than contacts. Wears baggy clothes comapared to tight clothes. Personality: Very easy going and introverted to the point that many think her a shy homebody. She has more in her than she lets out but isn't afraid of giving whoever a good tounge-lashing when needed. Very loyal and trustworthy, always known as the 'talk to about your problems' girl. Always give advice. Is very observant of people before she approaches them. Can usually tell who she'll hate or like in an instant, but remains polite while in their presence. Bio: Born on the little island of Puerto Rico, Riana had always struck out as an independent kid. She never whine for a bottle. She learned how to walk at the age of 9 months and usually never cried about 'kiddy' things. She was the exception for the baby of the family. Her mother allowed her to grow comfortable in who she was and in return she looked out for everyone in the family even her mom sometimes becoming a friend to all in the family. She was trusted with serious sibling secrets since she was 8, and never revealed a one to anyone, but at the same time she never gained the independence she truly wanted. Even upon her family moving to the U.S. she continued to keep up the role as sole secret keeper. Soon the kids at school began to rely on her although she stuck with a small group of girls or stuck to herself reading or whatnot. She grew up to be a voluptous girl but very selective of the guys she dated. Though she didn't mess with the popular crowd occasionally they hit on her for a date but never accepted. She always saw herself as plain in order to not draw attention to herself, and after scrounging up a date for prom and putting her best foot forward she drew more attention than she knew what to do with it. Many guys began to hit on her seeing how curvy she looked and she immediatley withdrew from the limelite, becoming her usual not wanting to be noticed plain self. But no one ever forgot. After graduating from college she moved to Miami to attend college, gaining anonmity as she had once in her life. She loved it but soon grew lonely, but didn't let it show. She now takes on an identity of another person when she goes out to gain the attention she wishes to have. Leaving men or women to drool and beg and then dissapear. She continues that cycle to this day hoping to someday end it but enjoys it to the point it has become addicting. Greatest Desire: To be able to get out all of the secrets held within her, maybe through writing so that it will never come back negative against her. Greatest Fear: Being found untrustworthy and unloyal. To not be talked to and left alone. [/COLOR][/FONT]

Thank you James for making this next post for me in the thread difficult.. I havent come up with this type of challenge in a while and I hope the results of it tickle your fancy.. But there is just one thing that I wish to know...Would you like there to be some flash backs to the point where I am covertly speaking to Joshua and Jamie... In this it shows that I have been the main reason that Adam's Angels had been killed off So should I add some of that dialogue to this section? Also how far should I take this interaction with The Daughter and Or Persona... I'm not quite sure how far I should take it so any input from Semjaza would be appreciated... If things work out okay.. My reply should be up within the week... Just getting over my wisdom teeth being removed so pain is more so oversighting my will to reply!