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Author: | Datamatt [ Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:46 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
The noise of the shackles coming off seem to make Mei return to the realm of the living. Her head snaps to look at her now free hands, which still retain a blue-ish color. She stands up very slowly, using the chair as support, quickly deciding that it's best if she doesn't try walking now. "F-Finally," she mumbles. |
Author: | KamiPanda [ Sun Jan 24, 2021 11:10 pm ] |
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As soon as he was free, Sun Taikong rushed over to Mei so he could support her. "I'm sorry, Mei, I hate that this had to happen to you... I've done a terrible thing. I'll help you walk. Let's not stay in here any more than we need to." |
Author: | Datamatt [ Sun Jan 24, 2021 11:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
Mei leans on Taikong, her mouth quirking into a slight smile, "I wouldn't... f-f-feel happy about being alive if not for this all. Though..." She looks towards the others, as if nudging him to apologize to them instead. |
Author: | JaytheBluPirate [ Sun Jan 24, 2021 11:39 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
".... I guess this is it." Dr. Uwem said before he looks to X. "X, when we get back, I'll be signing some papers to release you from my care. I'd want to respect Yang's wish... Although, are you sure you'll be fine with the name I gave you? Or would you prefers a new name; one that fits you better?" The doctor then looks to Fujisaki. "Fujisaki, I know you must be worried about your Isuzu... If I were to guess what Yang meant by that you'll be reunited with her in the near future... It's probably that she's uploaded to the homunculus up in the armory..." "Sigh, to think that I made the homunculus to houses the ambassador's consciousness... Only for it to be housing Isuzu's consciousness... It'll be awkward... Although, I could make a new homunculus for Isuzu, but then we'd have to transfer her consciousness from the current homunculus to the new homunculus... Which I will need Amethyst's help with..." He mumbles to himself. |
Author: | Kachu [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:00 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
“I don’t want her in some clone of a man,” Fujisaki grumbles. “I want her.” He says angrily. “Yet the Cat was keen on taking that away from me.” He stands back up and looks around the room before staring down Taikong. “I hope your game is good enough. And your plan fixes this. For your own sake.” |
Author: | Pierre [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:01 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
Juanli reached into her bag the moment her arms were free but was suddenly interrupted by Sunny jumping into her arms and the expression of malice was replaced with one of contentment. "Oh Sunny...I don't know is Miss X wants to do something so humdrum with her newfound freedom." She said with a quiet smile as she hugged the boy. "And I'm sure your Baba probably has important things he'll need to do as well with all his responsibilities back in America but yes...they are welcome to come by." She placed a hand under Sunny's chin and gently raised his head to look at his face. He seemed...ok, despite everything he'd been through. Maybe he hadn't remembered everything? Maybe he had repressed it? Juanli shuddered at the thought of what he might recall, he was so fragile. His face was dirty. Juanli tutted and grabbed a napkin from the table and began rubbing the remains of the food Sunny had ate from his face. "Honestly Sunny, you really need to slow down when eating. You make such a mess." |
Author: | KamiPanda [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:09 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
Seeing Mei's intention, Sun Taikong nodded, addressing the others. "I'm sorry for all of this. Regardless of my intentions - and it seems my plan wasn't the masterstroke I thought it was anyway - I've hurt all of you. I don't know what I'll do now, clearly there's no magical solution to the war, but Yang wanted us to bring peace, and I'll keep working hard at it. She said it couldn't come 'at the end of a gun', so I'll have to just do what I can, one way or another. It's the best way I can atone for this Game." |
Author: | JesusMonroe [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:17 am ] |
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“Well I don’t understand what you intended to accomplish here, but you can assure yourself you’ll be rotting in a cell for treason for the rest of your short life.” Mao said, rubbing his wrists. It seemed he was still pissed about being kidnapped. He didn’t really know what had happened today and he didn’t seem to care. He would be home soon, and the war would rage on. It wasn’t even up to Mao regardless, so he would simply play his part as always. |
Author: | Doctor Nanjo [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:59 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
“I would be interested,” X says to Sunny and Juanli. “If you would have me; I understand that you had much frustration with me. I appreciate the offer very much and deeply wish to enjoy them.” She turns to Dr. Uwem, “I appreciate you letting me free. I also appreciate the care you gave me. I know you tried your best, but I felt trapped and dissatisfied regardless. You are right that it would be nice to take my own name. I will think about what to call myself to honor Yang and my experiences with everyone.” She shakes her head at Mao’s words, “Revenge is worthless, Ox. I showed you that just now if you would accept it. The Cat is another victim of the war. It’s only fair to push him to rehabilitation. That is my will.” |
Author: | Planetbox [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:42 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
On the other side of the door, the group finds yet another long hallway with a massive set of stone steps. However, these lead to a wooden hatch set diagonally in the ceiling of the passage. The character [猫] (Cat) is painted onto the hatch. It seems to carry new meaning after the events of the game. X pushes it open, and the group steps through. … They’re outside. The wind roars and massive towers rise into the blue sky. The ground is lightly dusted with ash, but a strange sight lies before them. Overturned helmets, embedded in the ground and filled with dirt, form an uneven square in the center of the courtyard. There must have been nearly a hundred of them, all with the same camouflage pattern and straps hanging from the sides, but inside each helmet dirt is piled high, with colorful flowers growing within. Many of them have died in the February cold but some remain, a flash of color in the midst of the carnage. “How did I…not know this was here?” Mei mumbles. “I forgot about it as well,” Mao explains, “I can’t even recall who created it anymore, but…every one of those helmets is from a soldier who died in combat. It’s a miracle this place wasn’t touched by the bombing.” After everything they went through, standing among these memoirs of the dead is humbling. In the middle of the garden, a computer terminal is erected. They see a figure on the screen speaking in dull tones. “Hiro. Do you hear me? Hiro!” Hearing the voice, Fujisaki rushes to the front of the group and approaches the monitor. “Isuzu! What happened to you?” “It looks like I was uploaded into the same server as the cat. By the time I really understood what was happening, it got deleted,” she explains, “But I think…maybe there’s a way to get me off.” Fujisaki glances below the monitor, toward the computer itself. A green flash drive sticks out of one of its ports. “I think I’m on that flash drive,” Isuzu explains, “I don’t really understand it, but…maybe there’s a way we can be together now. For real, Hiro.” “If we have the data on a flash drive,” Amandi says, “We could make a homunculus that matches her physical appearance and put her consciousness inside. Right, Amethyst?” “Yeah, I think so,” she replies, “It might take some time, but it’s definitely possible.” X approaches the screen as well, and unceremoniously minimizes the window showing Isuzu. “Hey, you could have at least asked first,” she shouts. “It seems there’s more than that stored on this flash drive,” X says, “Very interesting…” After properly ejecting the flash drive, she pulls it out and hands it to Amandi. “Dr. Uwem, once we get out of here…publish all of the documents on here immediately.” It seems X has no intention of elaborating further. [This is the final scene. Nothing particularly dramatic will happen, so have fun playing your characters for the last time.] |
Author: | Pierre [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 4:05 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
Juanli's breath caught in her throat. Thanks to the morphogenetic field this isn't her first taste of freedom, but she remained awestruck at the beauty of the memorial in front of her. "It's been so long since I've been here..." She looked over the courtyard, picturing the smiling faces of families. Her parents, Dad carrying Suyin while Juanli held Mum's hand. The blasted memorial was nearly unrecognisable to Juanli now. Just another twisted body from the war, never to return to its original grandeur. She closed her eyes and took stock of her feelings. She thought of Sunny, his hand safely in hers. His memories of this place would be awful. As it was, the world wasn't safe for Sunny. Rage welled up inside her. She took a deep breath and squeezed Sunny's hand. "Sunny?" She turned and smiled at him "Go talk to your Baba for a moment. I need to have a word with your Auntie and Uncle." She said releasing his hand and ruffling his hair. She turned and strode over to where Mao and Suyin were standing. Her face a mask of cold malice. "General." She nodded curtly to him. "I...regrettably don't have a way to prove your crimes against my family or the others here. It hurts me to think a monster like you has any power in this country." She looks over her shoulder at the arrangement of helmets "This is the fruit of your labours, this and many others." She looks back to Mao. "No I don't think any words can hurt you, not can I bring legal consequences against you." With a flash of steel, the scissors were in her hand. The memories of having wielded them in anger made Juanli hold them just as expertly as a knife as they were a tool. "But...neither will I consign you to join the dead here." She flicked the scissors back so she gripped them safely with the blades held together in her hand. "This place has already had it's beauty marred enough and..." She paused to look back at Sunny, a deep expression of shame hovering on her face. "...my boy has seen enough. I just want him to live a peaceful life." Juanli quietly folded the scissors back into her handbag which she slung elegantly over her shoulder. "You shan't have another opportunity to manipulate us. Not now that Sunny has been reunited with his father. He'll ensure you never get near him again, but if...you...TRY." Juanli's eyes fixed Mao's with an unsettlingly dark gaze. "Nothing I have done in this game will compare to the fate that will await you." She clipped her handbag shut and turned to her sister, her tone light and matter-of-fact "And sister...you turned out worse than I expected. Don't contact the family again. Mother and father won't want anything to do with you." She nodded "I think you'll be fine with those terms." Not interested in a reply, Juanli spun on her heel with the grace of a professional model and returned to her family. |
Author: | JesusMonroe [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 4:32 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
Mao chose not to respond. He felt weary after experiencing what must’ve been several lifetimes, and was smart enough to not incite a fight. Mao had already known for several years that he was closer to the end than the beginning, but something told him it would be much closer than expected. His intuition on the battlefield gave him a keen sense for these things, and he could feel the axe over his head. The feeling that he had already lost. Yet he could not see what he had missed—there was no provable crime committed this timeline so what did he miss? Was it Private Sun? Or was Monk planning something? All he could do for now was guess. So until he saw his enemy’s next move, he would enjoy the view of the outside, looking past the helmets to the beautiful countryside. It felt like every time he looked at his homeland, he could appreciate it more than the last. |
Author: | NIKI_4829 [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 4:36 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
Sunny nods and starts walking towards Monk... But he was also curious about what his mama was saying. "B-but mama... I wanna keep in contact with my auntie!" He frowns a little once Juanli turns around. "...Even when you were gone that time... she tried taking care of me. Um, she did hurt some people, b-but she just wanted to escape like everyone else! Well, I just don't think she's evil... does that make sense?" "I 'remember' everything just like everyone else... But please... I believe my auntie can get along with us again! Like the other time..." He doesn't mention his uncle. Sunny looks behind his mother, at Suyin, a sad look in his eyes. |
Author: | JaytheBluPirate [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 5:32 am ] |
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Dr. Uwem looks at the green flash drive in his hand, then to X, and finally at the flash drive. He puts the flash drive away in one of his lab coat's pockets. "Alright, if you say so..." The doctor replied to X, though he knew that X will have to come up with her own name. "To think that the truth behind your condition was that Yang downloaded some of their files into your brain... I don't know how I'll explain this when I file away your case... Would they really believes that a AI uploaded files into a patient...? This might be the first case I actually have about such a condition like this..." He said as he glances around the courtyard. His eyes lands on Amethyst and he turns to faces Amethyst. ".... Amethyst, it's hard to believe that your Yang was responsible for X. Originally, we were trying to extract the ambassador's consciousness from Li An, not knowing that he is still alive. Because of the mistake we made, Yang created X... And knowing that you're Private Kwon..." He trails off as he winks at the lady. To the others, it wasn't clear what the wink was for. But, it was clear to Amethyst what the wink was for. He then shakes his head. "Either way, I looks forward to building the homunculus for Isuzu. This'll be exciting!" He grins like he was a child in a candy store. He turns to Fujisaki. He have mixed feelings on the one-armed man. He knew that Fujisaki have wanted to kill Mao and that the man was responsible for the attack 4 years ago. He knew the reason why. "So... Fujisaki." He began addressing the man. "I understand that you wanted to kill Mao because of what happened to Isuzu 23 years ago... You tried to do what you thought was right... However, I think it'd be best if we let the past stay in the past. Anyway, I know you already heard me say it, but..." He looks back at Amethyst and nods at her. Then he looks back at the man. "Amethyst and I will work together to build a homunculus that matches Isuzu's physical appearance and put her consciousness into the homunculus. Therebefore, I'll be giving Isuzu something that she lost 23 years ago... I'm giving her a second chance at life." The doctor paused to think about what he knows. "Although, it'd be difficult to explains Isuzu's sudden appearance. And not to mention that her family have forgotten about her and moved on... I'm certain that you'll figure something out somehow... Until then, try to stay out of trouble, okay?" Speaking of the dead... Dr. Uwem turns to faces Taikong. He was angry at the soldier for what happened in that one timeline. "Taikong, I think your father deserves a proper burial." He said but immediately interjected before the soldier have a chance to say anything. "Don't think I'd forgive you that easily, especially after what you did... I'm doing something nice for you this once. Your father's body is up in the Royal Bedroom. The door with the character for Rabbit. Don't forget that." He steps closer to the soldier. "And don't EVER contradicts the autopsy report I gave regarding your father's death! If you still believes your father was killed by the bomb, you're a fool. Foolish than you think you truly are..." Then he looks to Mei, whom the solider have been giving support to. "And Mei, you moron. Don't think I'd let you off the hook that easily! All because of your oxycodone addiction!" Dr. Uwem said as he raps his cane on the ground several times. "If you keep on using the oxycodone for a different reason other than its original purpose, you're going to get yourself killed one of these days... I might suggest that you take some time to think things through." After he finished saying what he wanted to say, the doctor went over to X, just in case if she needed to talk to him. |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 8:21 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
Monk stayed silent, staring into the sky. Many thoughts were going through his head. He turned to look towards Mao, scowling. He obviously didn't want to approach or confront him at this moment, but he knew what all he had done till now. Once they returned back to civilisation, he would make sure to make him pay for the kidnapping, no matter what. The evidence would have to be there somewhere, it was simply a matter of locating it. Though of course, there were other, more important things to do once he returned. His identity was no longer a secret. He had much work to do back in America. If anybody could help repair the relationship between the US and China, it was him. But it wouldn't be easy, and he would have to put his all into it. Yet he knew it had to be done. The war had to be stopped at all costs, and he wasn't going to be a coward about it anymore. Once that was all done... he would visit Juanli and Sunny. Giving a small smile to his son, he patted him on the back and nodded silently. Inside, he promised to himself to be a better parent to him than he was before. It was the least he could do to atone for leaving him behind. He wouldn't let him be taken away yet again. Turning around, he saw Fujisaki. As one would expect, it didn't seem like he held much of a grudge against him. The two bore a common hatred for Mao, and had people they loved taken away from them by him. While they had had their disagreements during the game (and murders), Monk could at least understand where the man was coming from now. It also gave him an iota of happiness seeing him being able to reunite with his wife as well, especially considering this wouldn't be possible for him now... Taking the fiddle on his back out- or what had used to be Li An's erhu, he played a calming, serene melody. His eyes were closed, and he was in another world entirely. His wife and child were by his side, and he played with a sense of tranquility. The song seemed to bring back memories for him. Not just of the past, but of another timeline, back when X had showed him there were still signs of Li An hidden deep within. As he finished, he finally approached X. Without saying anything, he opted to give her a hug, taking both of them by surprise. As he pulled away, his face seemed calm. He had made peace with X now finally. "It was... good getting to know you." He spoke, staring at the floor. "I wish you luck in whatever it is that you do next. I won't stop you, but..." Taking off his ehru, he handed it to her. "You should keep this for yourself. Try playing on it a bit. Maybe you'll find that it comes naturally to you. Always good to keep fleshing out your talent." He smiled, giving a bow to her. "Take care, and... goodbye, X." |
Author: | KamiPanda [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 10:23 am ] |
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Hanzo Shimada wrote: He steps closer to the soldier. "And don't EVER contradicts the autopsy report I gave regarding your father's death! If you still believes your father was killed by the bomb, you're a fool. Foolish than you think you truly are..." "Yeah I'm well aware of what happened to my fucking father now, thanks!" Sun Taikong snapped, that familiar anger rising to the surface again. He turned away before he could work himself up anymore. "I need to get out of this place, there's only darkness for me here and it's driving me insane..." Realising there was something he still needed to say though, he faced Amethyst. "Sorry for shooting you that one time. I... still blame you for what you did, I don't think that can ever change, but I know you were under the same pressures as me, and just like me you hoped an extreme solution could end this extreme situation. I blame you for it, but I think I'll be able to forgive you for it too, in time." |
Author: | Datamatt [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:28 pm ] |
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Hanzo Shimada wrote: "And Mei, you moron. Don't think I'd let you off the hook that easily! All because of your oxycodone addiction!" Dr. Uwem said as he raps his cane on the ground several times. "If you keep on using the oxycodone for a different reason other than its original purpose, you're going to get yourself killed one of these days... I might suggest that you take some time to think things through." "I d-didn't think you'd understand," Mei shakes her head, chuckling to herself, "I knew I'd let you down in one way or another, but I'll try my best, if that's enough reassurance. It's just... so weird," she mumbles the last part, looking at her trembling hand with the hint of a smile, "I haven't felt like this in so long." The nurse then turns to Taikong at the end of his apology with a frown and pinches him on the cheek, however meekly, "Maybe you should start walking before you make things worse." |
Author: | DootDootDoot [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:36 pm ] |
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Amethyst crouched down next to one of the helmets, admiring the flower that was growing in it. She felt intensely grateful the bombing had spared a memorial like this. Hanzo Shimada wrote: ".... Amethyst, it's hard to believe that your Yang was responsible for X. Originally, we were trying to extract the ambassador's consciousness from Li An, not knowing that he is still alive. Because of the mistake we made, Yang created X... And knowing that you're Private Kwon..." He trails off as he winks at the lady. To the others, it wasn't clear what the wink was for. But, it was clear to Amethyst what the wink was for. He then shakes his head. "Either way, I looks forward to building the homunculus for Isuzu. This'll be exciting!" He grins like he was a child in a candy store. "... She knew I would trust her to find a good subject for the experiment. Maybe it is my fault for putting that trust in her, but, argh..." she answered, getting up. "Forget that. I look forward to working with you again too, doctor." she offered her hand for a handshake. "Let's try to do something good with this research, this time." KamiPanda wrote: Realising there was something he still needed to say though, he faced Amethyst. "Sorry for shooting you that one time. I... still blame you for what you did, I don't think that can ever change, but I know you were under the same pressures as me, and just like me you hoped an extreme solution could end this extreme situation. I blame you for it, but I think I'll be able to forgive you for it too, in time." "... I had it coming. Worry about the other people you dragged in this game." she answered. "But, if you really want to apologize to me and to them, just listen to what Ya-ong said. We're not going to find peace at the end of a gun, so move forward with that in mind. It's what I'll try to do, at least." |
Author: | KamiPanda [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:45 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
Datamatt wrote: The nurse then turns to Taikong at the end of his apology with a frown and pinches him on the cheek, however meekly, "Maybe you should start walking before you make things worse." He chuckled at that. "You're right, thanks. I guess I need to start listening to the people around me more, especially if I'm going to be trying to get people to work together. I'm happy to have you by my side, Mei." DootDootDoot wrote: "... I had it coming. Worry about the other people you dragged in this game." she answered. "But, if you really want to apologize to me and to them, just listen to what Ya-ong said. We're not going to find peace at the end of a gun, so move forward with that in mind. It's what I'll try to do, at least." "It won't be easy, but it's the right thing to do. Yang - that is, Ya-ong - was so much more than I'd ever imagined. I will honour her will." |
Author: | JaytheBluPirate [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 4:21 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
DootDootDoot wrote: "... She knew I would trust her to find a good subject for the experiment. Maybe it is my fault for putting that trust in her, but, argh..." she answered, getting up. "Forget that. I look forward to working with you again too, doctor." she offered her hand for a handshake. "Let's try to do something good with this research, this time." Dr. Uwem nods as he shakes Amethyst's hand. "Of course, Amethyst. We should do something good with the research. It looks like we still have a lot to learn, don't we? We need to be able to tell apart people who have psychosis from those who do have Spectre Syndrome. I suppose the experiment with Li An will be a lesson we can learn from..." |
Author: | Doctor Nanjo [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 5:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
X hugs Benedict back. Of course she had the ability to see the hug coming and she knew it was a major possibility. Even so she expresses her shock at the moment. She takes the ehru as it is offered, “This is undeniably kind of you. If you want me to make my skills better, then I will do it and enjoy it. Thank you for thinking of me. I know that it’s not strictly for me, but for Li An, but it’s real kindness and I will accept it.” X decides to give him a smile, understanding it’s the right thing to do, “We will meet again. At that time, we could meet as friends, if you wanted to.” She notices Dr.Uwem by her side, “Hello Doctor. We are equals now. Somehow this feels much better to me. Maybe now we can be friends who support one another.” She turns and looks around the beautiful scenery from behind her bandages. “You were curious about my name. In some ways, I became used to X, but it’s not my name. I was called it flippantly by both you and myself for over a year now. My new name for myself will be Qi after my predecessor, Yang. I owe her the Qi that makes up my existence. She did embody Yang, and so I will embody life, Qi,” she reaches out her hands and feels the breeze washing over her, breathing in deeply. Unlike before, something within her mind makes it feel magical. “I look forward to everyone’s future endeavors. I hope to be a good part of them.” |
Author: | Kachu [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 7:37 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
Fujisaki stood at a little bit of a distance. He nodded silently to himself, and walked back up to the group after some introspection. "I've been a fool my whole life. I was not chasing my dreams, but I was chasing something much worse. Absorbed by it. Controlled by it, even. I've done many a thing you would all consider terrible, and from what I can tell, rightfully so." Fujisaki hung his head, looking down at the grass by his feet. "Through my actions, not only have I caused this war, but I've almost lost what is closest to me. I've put her through pain I can't even imagine..." "Chasing after one man has made the world a lesser place. While I cannot say I particularly want to leave things as they are, I'll put it to rest. Enough of your people have suffered instead." Fujisaki scratched his cheek. "I have more important things to spend my time on." He turned over to the doctor and Amethyst, and chose to not ask about whatever that wink was about. "If you two would truly do something like that for her... Then I am not sure how I could repay you. If you... Need any heavy lifting done. Or something else I can manage. I would be happy to help. I would also need to find new work to pay you... Hmm..." Fujisaki mumbled to himself, something about being afraid of being a salaryman. "I'm sure Isuzu would be grateful as well. She is sweet when you get to know her..." Fujisaki then took a step over to Sunny, but not too close, less he wished to face the wrath of SCISSORS. "Hey, kid. I know it's not worth much, but... I'm sorry. A lot of horrible things that happened back there, you didn't have to see. My word isn't worth much, but you should try and keep your nose out of stuff like this if you get the chance." Then turning over to the boy's father, Fujisaki had an apologetic look on his face. He hands him a slip of paper, somehow. "Call me sometime. I believe you and I have a lot we could chat about. Heheheh." Fujisaki smiled and laughed, hoping to make the first friend of his life. An American too, who would've guessed? The two men had so much in common it'd be foolish if Fujisaki didn't try. Finally, he finds Taikong, and like with Sunny, goes over but keeps his distance. "Sun Taikong. During my hunt for Mao, as you know, I've done many things. Things that were bad for your country, and America, and everything in between. More important to you, I imagine, is your father. While we were enemies in the war, my mind was elsewhere. Regardless, it matters little now. I cannot give you the revenge you seek. Just as you have your one to protect, I have my own. If you continue down a path like this, you might find yourself like the man before you. And I don't think either of us want's that." Fujisaki lets out an awkward chuckle. "Though it already seems you plan on making a difference. I apologize for what I have done, as little as it means, and wish you two luck." Fujisaki smiles, probably the only genuine smile anyone aside from Izusu has seen from him. "If you need me to help clean up this mess, I would do what I could. Though remember, we both have women to return home to." After one deep breath, Fujisaki looked up at the sky. And remained like that, probably for what seemed like too long, just enjoying the world around him. |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 8:01 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
"As friends, huh?" Monk cracked a smile at "X". "I would be more than happy to. See you in the future sometime... Qi." He shook her hand, feeling truly happy now. The woman who used to be his wife no longer troubled him. Her display of genuine emotion put him at ease. Now that her cold demeanour had gone, she finally felt more human. Perhaps this was what he had wanted more than anything, ultimately. As he turned out, Fujisaki surprised him by giving him his number. "Huh... Well, I don't exactly own a phone right now", he chuckled, "But I'll keep this for when I get one again. Take care, pal." He wasn't expecting this, but it wasn't like he was against it either. It gave him great pleasure to know he had made some friends in all this. He had always enjoyed meeting new people in his former life, after all. Monk finally looked up to the sky, hands in his pockets. The wind blew against his shabby clothes, soothing him. There was a lot awaiting him once they got out of here, but for now, he decided to simply take in this peaceful moment, content with everything. With the look on his face, he really did look like a Monk. |
Author: | Pierre [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 8:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
NIKI_4829 wrote: Sunny nods and starts walking towards Monk... But he was also curious about what his mama was saying. "B-but mama... I wanna keep in contact with my auntie!" He frowns a little once Juanli turns around. "...Even when you were gone that time... she tried taking care of me. Um, she did hurt some people, b-but she just wanted to escape like everyone else! Well, I just don't think she's evil... does that make sense?" "I 'remember' everything just like everyone else... But please... I believe my auntie can get along with us again! Like the other time..." He doesn't mention his uncle. Sunny looks behind his mother, at Suyin, a sad look in his eyes. Juanli tutted and smiled sadly "Now Sunny, what did I tell you about eavesdropping on people huh?" she chuckled kneeling down beside him and tweaking his cheek. She sighed and her expression grew more sombre "Now honey, that one time I was...gone and couldn't be with you, your Auntie was responsible for that in some small part. I don't doubt she wanted to survive but there's some things we shouldn't do even so." she cracked a soft smile and directed him to look at X (now Qi). "Look at Miss Qi for example, remember that awful Battle of Earth? Miss Qi chose to let us go, she gave us a gift, even if it wasn't conducive for her survival. That's something incredible she did. Achieving a goal at any cost, isn't...a good thing." she tilts her head slightly to the memorial "It's that kind of thinking that leads to this." She turned back to Sunny "If you want to know your Auntie, I can understand that but even if she's not an 'evil' villain. I'm not going to let her into the house. If you still want to keep in touch with her...well...we'll talk about that at home but I'm sure we can arrange something." Her eyes lit up as she reached into her bag, pulled out a sheet of paper and with a rapid combination of hand maneuvers and steel that would make a ninja blush, she produces a small papercraft dragon that she offers to Sunny. "Now, I think I remember in one timeline, promising you a whole load of ice cream once we get out of here. What do you say to that?" She stands up and turns to Monk and Qi "That offer extends to both of you as well." she looks at the other parents a little uneasily "I think we'll have a lot of things to discuss anyway about the future." she nods at Qi "I don't expect you to be a parent Miss Qi of course, but if you don't have anywhere to go or stay? Well...you are welcome to stay with me and Sunny until you find your feet." Her gaze drifts sideways to Mao. "I don't know how much longer me and Sunny will want to stay in China after this...Mao implied that there's more dangers to Sunny out there." she looked back to Monk "I hope...you'll help us out and I know Sunny would love to spend more time with you as well." |
Author: | Datamatt [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 8:58 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
Mei turns to face Taikong and nods groggily, though she seems to have somewhat sobered up, "I've got my own things to work on now, so that makes two of us. I wouldn't have gotten this far without you, either." She looks towards Monk and Qi with a pensive gaze, "... I still don't know what to think about that, but maybe... it worked out in the end?" |
Author: | Southern Corn [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 9:10 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
"But of course, Juanli." Monk replied smoothly, bowing to the woman. "It would be my greatest pleasure to be with you all. I will... make sure to do my best to support you all. We need to make sure Sunny has a normal upbringing, free from the conflict of this war. If Qi wishes to be with us as well then I gladly welcome her to do so. Now is the time to be supportive of each other, after all." With the clear, precise polite manner of speech, it was clear this was Benedict, not Monk speaking. |
Author: | Joker [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 9:33 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
Pierre wrote: She clipped her handbag shut and turned to her sister, her tone light and matter-of-fact "And sister...you turned out worse than I expected. Don't contact the family again. Mother and father won't want anything to do with you." She nodded "I think you'll be fine with those terms." Not interested in a reply, Juanli spun on her heel with the grace of a professional model and returned to her family. "After everything we've been through in this game that's how you want to leave things?" Suyin asks, even though Juanli can no longer hear her. "Well... I suppose I can't exactly blame you." She sighs. "Farewell, sister." NIKI_4829 wrote: Sunny nods and starts walking towards Monk... But he was also curious about what his mama was saying. "B-but mama... I wanna keep in contact with my auntie!" He frowns a little once Juanli turns around. "...Even when you were gone that time... she tried taking care of me. Um, she did hurt some people, b-but she just wanted to escape like everyone else! Well, I just don't think she's evil... does that make sense?" "I 'remember' everything just like everyone else... But please... I believe my auntie can get along with us again! Like the other time..." He doesn't mention his uncle. Sunny looks behind his mother, at Suyin, a sad look in his eyes. Suyin smiles at Sunny's words. "I'm glad to hear that Sunny. I was hoping we'd be able to stay in touch as well. Maybe someday we'll be able to talk again, and I could be an actual aunt to you. But for now I'm afraid we'll have to say goodbye." |
Author: | JaytheBluPirate [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 9:44 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
"Qi, huh? That's a fitting name." Dr. Uwem nods at Qi, accepting her name choice. He looks to Fujisaki once the one-armed man spoke to him. "Oh? Isuzu's a sweet person once I get to know her? I look forward to that. And regarding what'll you do to pay us... I'm sure we'll figure something out, won't we?" The doctor was certain that there may be something that Fujisaki can do at his clinic. Speaking of which, the doctor turns to faces the rest of the group. "Oh yes, there's something that I nearly forgot ever since we woke up in our cells... I never told you where I work, no? Well then..." The doctor said as he smiles. "My clinic's called the Light Beacon Clinic. You're welcome to visit my clinic if you need a checkup or medicine prescriptions. I know I'm different from your ideal doctor, but I take my work as a doctor seriously." |
Author: | NIKI_4829 [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 10:16 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (Grey Timeline) |
Pierre wrote: Juanli tutted and smiled sadly "Now Sunny, what did I tell you about eavesdropping on people huh?" she chuckled kneeling down beside him and tweaking his cheek. She sighed and her expression grew more sombre "Now honey, that one time I was...gone and couldn't be with you, your Auntie was responsible for that in some small part. I don't doubt she wanted to survive but there's some things we shouldn't do even so." she cracked a soft smile and directed him to look at X (now Qi). "Look at Miss Qi for example, remember that awful Battle of Earth? Miss Qi chose to let us go, she gave us a gift, even if it wasn't conducive for her survival. That's something incredible she did. Achieving a goal at any cost, isn't...a good thing." she tilts her head slightly to the memorial "It's that kind of thinking that leads to this." She turned back to Sunny "If you want to know your Auntie, I can understand that but even if she's not an 'evil' villain. I'm not going to let her into the house. If you still want to keep in touch with her...well...we'll talk about that at home but I'm sure we can arrange something." Her eyes lit up as she reached into her bag, pulled out a sheet of paper and with a rapid combination of hand maneuvers and steel that would make a ninja blush, she produces a small papercraft dragon that she offers to Sunny. "Now, I think I remember in one timeline, promising you a whole load of ice cream once we get out of here. What do you say to that?" She stands up and turns to Monk and Qi "That offer extends to both of you as well." she looks at the other parents a little uneasily "I think we'll have a lot of things to discuss anyway about the future." she nods at Qi "I don't expect you to be a parent Miss Qi of course, but if you don't have anywhere to go or stay? Well...you are welcome to stay with me and Sunny until you find your feet." Her gaze drifts sideways to Mao. "I don't know how much longer me and Sunny will want to stay in China after this...Mao implied that there's more dangers to Sunny out there." she looked back to Monk "I hope...you'll help us out and I know Sunny would love to spend more time with you as well." "GAH- Sorry, mama..." "I.... remember the Battle of Earth differently..... I was very scared of miss Qi, but it's also when we got to talk and I got to understand her better! She was also doing everything she could to survive... like my auntie! And just like her, miss Qi kept me safe when she opened the 12 door." "I think these are things they both wouldn't do in another situation, and that's why I'm not angry at them right now! But that's just me... I understand if Auntie can't come to play at home, since I don't really know what happened between you two..." Sunny hung his head for a bit before looking at the little papercraft dragon and smiling brightly at the mention of ice cream. "YAAAAAYY!! ICE CREAM!!!! That sounds awesome!!!" He looks at both Monk and Qi expectantly. "Oh! But I should probably say goodbye to my auntie first..." Sunny walks up to Suyin. "Mama said she could arrange something so we can still stay in touch! It's still kinda sad we won't get to meet often... but maybe you two can get along at some point!" Sunny smiled at her and went back to his mom. Kachu wrote: Fujisaki then took a step over to Sunny, but not too close, less he wished to face the wrath of SCISSORS. "Hey, kid. I know it's not worth much, but... I'm sorry. A lot of horrible things that happened back there, you didn't have to see. My word isn't worth much, but you should try and keep your nose out of stuff like this if you get the chance." Sunny jumped a little when Fujisaki spoke to him, but he nodded enthusiastically. "Yeah! It's o-okay Mr. Fujisaki! I will try my best!! I hope I can meet Mrs. Fujisaki one day as well, she seemed like a nice lady!!" Sunny smiled and looked up at his mom for approval. "I learned a lot.... I don't think I wanna go to battle anymore, mama. The world is weird, but I guess that's alright!" He hugged Juanli. "Now let's get that ice cream!!!!" |
Author: | Planetbox [ Wed Jan 27, 2021 12:20 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: (NGX) The Zodiac Game (X End) |
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