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Post by kasan on Dec 12, 2007 20:04:51 GMT 1
Abel shrugged and huddled up at the suggestion of tea and cake. To with sister ester scowled and began chipping away at his will power, knowing Abel was only trying to avoid cake and sweet things as punishment for himself. She hated it when he did that, it wasn’t his fault but he was yet to realise. Hugh Stared back at the doctor flatly, his pristine features didn’t flicker behind his long blond hair. “He is a criminal, he need to be dealt with” he stated, closing his eyes and bowing his head down, a signal that he was not willing to talk or argue anymore, and he was turning down the offer of cake and tea. By now sister ester was shoving Abel by the small of his back to the table, it was a bizarre sigh seeing the small redheaded girl shoving the tall male and winning but he complied none the less, taking his seat at the table solemnly. Ester sat by his side and glared at him through the cup as she sipper her tea. Both Hugh and Able raised their heads from a bowed position and blinked once before silencing going back to how they where, dismissing the question. Sister ester sighed at the both and rested her tea cup between her fingers. “Hugh and Abel and I work for the Vatican, we take care of major criminals the law misses, because of lack of skills , corruption and funding at the like” she smiled, pausing to take a bite of cake. “We specialise in combating gifted, because it can be more difficult than usual. He’s one we’ve been after for a long time, he used to be in a gang that committed atrocious crimes, killed many hundreds of people, and now he leads another group, killing more and more innocent people” she finished, sighing sadly “that’s why we’re here now. To make sure nothing happens” She smiled warmly and nudged ablest cake towards him. To with the man screwed his face up like a child and turned to the side, folding his arms even tighter in sheer stress of trying to hold his will over the cake. Hugh nodded silently from the wall.
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Post by Viempar on Dec 12, 2007 22:19:30 GMT 1
Muraki cut in, almost rudely. "Nothing bad is going to happen when his heart is barely beating, and he's tied to a table with near death injuries. He's lucky to be alive, and I doubt any of his companions or 'friends' will think he survived. I know he can heal fast, I know his weaknesses. I can take care of him, and frankly when the time comes, I will gladly hand him over into your more than capable hands." Muraki said in a light, almost dismissively sarcastic tone.
Toby felt a smile creep over his features when the girl smiled. It was infectious. She was like an unpoppable bubble...with a very small mouth. He motioned around his mouth, trying to hint that she had crumbs over her chin. He began to giggle and eventually couldn't stop. Muraki glared at him, and flicked him on the wing where he knew it hurt. This only made Toby giggle even more, flapping his wings with laughter. "Toby! We are trying to have a serious conversation here!" Muraki hissed through his teeth. "Why don't you go and make yourself busy getting the Christmas decorations out. I don't want to, but frankly Abel's been bugging me for days. Go on, there in the spare cuboard. That one there. Shoo." Toby looked confused and bewildered. "Christmas? It's Christmas?" He asked, looking at his bare wrist like it held some magical answer. "Yes, It's the 23rd today." Muraki checked his watch. "In fact, it will almost be tommorow today. It's gone eleven. Time we should be settling down. Leave the decorations until tommorow. Sheba, will you be staying with us? Sister Esther, I'm sure I can find some matresses for you and Hugh if I look. If you insist on staying, I might aswel make you comfortable." He began tapping his head, thinking of some sort of arrangement. "Toby, Sister Esther and Sheba can take your room, One matress in there, and the bed. Abel, you can share with Toby, I'll move the camp bed into your room. That leaves Hugh, who will, I'm afraid be sleeping on the couch tonight." He smiled sweetly, not in the least apologetic. "Any objections?" He said, clapping his hands together so that Toby and him could go and sort out the arrangements.
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Post by Arlaye on Dec 12, 2007 22:35:11 GMT 1
Sheba paused from eating the cake and took on a more serious expression as Sister Esther explained the situation. Now she felt that she could understand everything a little better, especially the reason that the Saviours were so determined to watch over the man. She still didn't get why Muraki was being protective, but Toby distracted her from this thought. Grinning and nodding, she wiped her chin with the back of her left hand and being very careful so as not to spill any crumbs or liquid on the perfectly clean white furniture. "Thankyou Muraki, it's a very kind offer. I would like to stay if everyone is going to." She didn't want to miss out on any drama that might happen, also she rarely got the chance to hang out with other gifted people.
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Post by kasan on Dec 13, 2007 20:34:24 GMT 1
Sister ester smiled and clapped her hands together gently “Oh ?Muraki that would be lovely. It’d be nice to spent Christmas /with/ Able for a change instead of him hiding in here” she smiled, poring a cup of tea for Abel and starting to add sugars. “I’m sure Abel won’t mind sharing will you?” she asked in a tone that suggested it wasn’t a true question . Abel faulted slightly “well I think its highly improper to…t..to have…” he slipped into mumbled as Ester approached adding ten or so sugars to the tea, each one added to make a point. She reached 12 and paused. Abel swallowed “yes yes I’m sure that’ll be fine, haha” he laughed nervously, Ester smiled sweetly and added the last sugar, slipping the tea over to Able ,who could barely contain his glee as he picked it up and sipped on it politely. Hugh said nothing, as unusual, only opened his eyes at the mention of his name. He didn’t appear to have a problem at lest. ester smiled, brushing her hair over her shoulder “then its settled, We’ll be spending Christmas here. Oh you don’t mind do you Doctor, its only one more day after all. And the church makes for very cold accommodation this time of year” she rambled, placing her hand onto Muraki as she spoke, patting it in thanks. Abel seemed fart more interesting in his super sweet tea and cake at the moment however, and only nodded occasionally when Ester looked at him for some sort of response.
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Post by Viempar on Dec 15, 2007 0:12:40 GMT 1
Muraki opened his mouth as if to argue, but at Esther's patting, he simply forgot. He clapped his hands together in a 'let's go' motion and waved to each of the rooms. "Toby and Muraki, Esther and Sheba and Hughe the bots will help you do it." He waved to the arm boot which waddled over and pulled a lever, which made the whole bed flip, pillows flying everywhere and landing neatly in the bed shape. Toby walked towards the room, stopping in the doorway. He leant towards Muraki and hissed through the side of his mouth. "Why aren't /you/ sharing?" He asked raising his eyebrows towards the emotionless Hughe. "Because I hate that bastard." Muraki said in a light tone, then waved to them all, closing his bedroom door and dissapearing from sight. "Abel, I sleep naked, but don't worry you won't see a thing, I also sleep invisible." Toby said, also dissapearing into the room, undressing and sliding into bed, his eyes closing and his body becoming, as he said, completely invisible. Soon he was just a lump under the covers, ghostly and hollow.
Muraki closed the door to his room, sleep overwhelming his body and making him flop onto the bed, fully clothed and exaughsted. Within seconds he was fast asleep.
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Post by kasan on Dec 15, 2007 0:39:19 GMT 1
Ester smiled and got up, starting to clean away the plates despite the fact the bots followed , confused at why the human was taking their jobs away. Abel gently got up and followed Muraki and Toby toward his bedroom, yawning and stretching gently. Hughue blinked at the bed and perhaps was a little surprised and impressed, even facial expressing it. He moved, yet another surprise, and went over to the bed. Gently undoing his robe and placing it on the side, stripping of his uniform gently, letting it fall with a heavy thud, the only sign of just how armoured their uniforms are. He paused, and removed his shirt, his metal armed shimmered in the white-light of the rooms. Ester sighed and started picking up his clothes and folding them up neatly and placing them on a chair. Abel opened one eye as Toby spoke “n-naked?...Ah…haha., er” he mumbled spinning on his heels and going back into the living room “you know what I’ll just stay out here with Hugh…..” he laughed nervously and looked at the half naked priest, who just looked at him “what?”. Abel sighed deeply. Was no where sacred anymore? Well at least Hugh still had some clothes on. In an unspoken discussion the pair decided where they where sleeping, They both bowed before the bed and mumrmed a short prayer, before Abel took the sofa bed for himself, and prefering to be more ready for action if need be, Hughue took a chair facing the towards the lab, with his eyes closed and his staf by his side. Ester stayed long enough to make sure Abel was feeling ok, checking him for damage before she eventualy retired to her own room, slipping in and closing the door behind her before kneeling at the side of the bed. When she was done she sliped into the bed and fell asleep quickly, snoring lightly.
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Post by Arlaye on Dec 17, 2007 3:03:08 GMT 1
Sheba finished her piece of cake and gave her plate to a bug which was enthusiastically waving it's arms at her. Almost like a crab, she thought to herself as it scuttled off dodging between all the people's legs, still waving the plate. Suddenly there was a second one tugging at the rim of her cup so she gave that up too. This bug didn't wave but clamped the cup firmly like a cup-holder and whisked it away towards the kitchen. She guessed that there would be another bug for things like spoons and forks, and perhaps more to take care of any leftovers. This house would certainly be an interesting place to stay. Yawning and stretching, she nodded a polite 'good night' at everyone in the room and headed towards her allocated bedroom. Sister Esther looked as though she was deep in prayer so Sheba tiptoed quietly into the en suite bathroom for a shower. And then went to bed. ((Had to edit, needed you to sleep. ))
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Post by Viempar on Dec 18, 2007 20:18:49 GMT 1
CHRISTMAS EVE Muraki awoke to a bug bot bleeping in his ears and waving it's arms about widly. He sat up groggily, his eye spinning in it's socket to work off the sleep. He looked at the bot puzzled, wondering whatever was the fuss. Suddenly, he realised. Getting up he didn't bother to grab his dressing gown, still dressed in his clothes from yesterday. He thre open the hallway door and thundered down the fall to the lab. He unbolted it and opened it, swining it wide and not moving an inch. Viempar was gone. He began shouting, running up the hall and banging on the two doors which people were sleeping in and kicking the couch which Hugh was slept on peacefully. "He's Gone! The little rascal made it out! This is unbelievable! Incredible" He sat down on the floor, head in hand, amazed, and slightly in awe.
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Post by kasan on Dec 18, 2007 20:49:15 GMT 1
Now, if there was something you wouldn’t want to do, it was to disturb three Ax Members in their sleep. Muraki was kicking up a fuss thudding on doors and within a split second both Hugh and Abel had leapt of from where they where resting peacefully and stood up alert and awake. Hughue’s blade drawn and pointed right at Muraki, the tip lying just against his shoulder, Abel had drawn both of his weapons before you could have even heard the click of the safety and had them both pointed at the noise, a look in his eye that showed he was willing to pull the trigger at any moment. Sister ester however was a little slower on the up take and soon after able and Hughue appeared in the corridor totting a shot gun between here little arms. It made her look even more fragile than usual, but her face was the same as The male priests also staring facing Muraki. “Oh goodness it’s you” Abel sighed, lowering his weapons and tucking them away. Hugh was reluctant to lower his but did once he was sure the coast was clear and no threat was totally imminent. The blade clinked as it was slid away into its hiding place. “impossible, we would have heard” Hughue protested, pushing past the doctor roughly to check the inside of the lab. “Are you sure?” Abel said tipping his head to one side “he’s right we would have seen or heard him” he said confused. Ester came over and patted abel on the arm, “I’m sure its not our fault, You know Hugh wouldn’t have let him escape, he wasn’t even really sleeping.” She smiled, turning to Muraki. “I hope you know what this means” she said seriously “this is your doing Doctor, now everyone in this city is at risk again, God have mercy on your soul doctor” she said sadly, patting a speechless able lightly. Hugh returned in a foul mood. “I would have heard” he muttered “Impossible….” Ester cut in “Well It’s likely he’s gone into hiding to recuperate, there is nothing we can do right now, now, who wants tea?” she asked smiling softly. “oh, I do” Able said excitedly, “I’m starving, what is there to eat?” he asked, laughing nervously glancing at he fuming Hugh at his side.
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Post by Viempar on Dec 18, 2007 23:12:32 GMT 1
"If anyone would have saw him, it would have been me. My eye can see everything, even when I sleep. I just looked away for a second and he was gone, I have no idea how he did it, he just did." He stood up again and scowled when Esther began accusing him. "He's no threat now, he's ill, he won't attack anyone. Although he does need blood to heal." He tried to cover over that by shouting loudly. "Who want's eggs?" And then hurrying over to the kitchen. A few of the bugs woke up and one unplugged itself from charging and walked off, the next in line settling down for a good recharge. He began cracking eggs and taking out pots and pans, rummaging for bacon and all sorts of goodies. "Esther? Can you make us some of your amazing omlettes again, we did love those last time." He said, putting his hands together and making a cute baby face. "Oh and someone go and wake Toby and Sheba up, they must be heavy sleepers."
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Post by Arlaye on Dec 19, 2007 8:03:37 GMT 1
Sheba was indeed a heavy sleeper: otherwise she would never have got any rest. Where she lived there were always neighbours throwing parties and rich kids having drag races in the streets. She awoke and for a moment she didn't remember where she was. Then the previous day's events all came flooding back into her head and she sat up - there was the sound of conversation and the pleasant smell of breakfast being cooked. Yawning and stretching, she adjusted her clothes and peeked out into the hallway, not quite able to remember which door lead where. Following the sounds and smells she soon made her way into the kitchen. "Morning. Morning. G'Morning. Breakfast?" she said, politely feigning surprise. Of course Muraki wouldn't refuse to feed his guests, but she didn't want to seem assuming. "You're too kind..."
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Post by kasan on Dec 19, 2007 20:24:59 GMT 1
Ester threw a towel over her shoulder and rested her hand on her hips casting an amused glance at the doctor. “oh how can I resist you when you pull a face like that!” she laughed, pushing his arm very lightly and starting to wander around the kitchen picking up ingredients and setting about making her special omelettes, remembering Abel liked his with syrup and melted marshmallows inside, don’t ask, but apparently it could keep the goofy priest quiet for a whole ten minuets at best. Abel seated himself at the breakfast bar with his hands propping up his face, inhaling the smells as best he could and watching the food being prepared with large glittery eyes. He looked over at Sheba appeared in the doorway “Oh it’s not trouble I’m sure” he smiled, trying to sneak a marshmallow. Witch only resulted in his hand being swatted with a spatula. Hugh nodded at the girl who’d just appeared politely, seeming like it was a good time he walked back to his makeshift bed and began putting the clothes back over his muscular and scared body. Taking a moment to flip his luxurious golden hair out, letting it glitter in the morning sunshine, he looked like the spokes person for Pantene, or at least Able had always thought so. Ester smiled “Goldilocks, what do you want in yours” Hugh froze mid movement and turned on the priestess “I told you not to call me that in front of people!” he hissed at her, before sitting and sighing “ … Nothing, thank you” he finished, twirling his staff between his fingers.
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Post by Viempar on Dec 22, 2007 17:02:10 GMT 1
Muraki smiled to himself then remembered why everyone had been rudely awakened. He abandoned what he was chopping, shook the pan and wiped his hands on a towel, striding over to Sheba. "Sheba, did you hear anything strange last night? Hear a door go? Windows smashing?" He put and arm round her, giving her a gentle shake, as if to jog her memory. He sighed and began to explain with a little more detail. "You see, Viempar has got away from us....ahem...again, and no-one noticed a thing. By the looks of it, he burned his ropes, and dented my medical bed..." He scowled. "Then he just dissapeared from sight, I haven't found how he left yet. Is everyone sure they didn't see anything?" Muraki suddenly felt the door open and close, a breeze coming from outside. His eye spun round to watch the door close by itself.
"Toby?" Muraki asked, confused. "Alright Buddies." He said, or rather the patch of air that seemed to shimmer slightly if you squinted did. "Still trying to solve the mystery?" He asked chirpily. His happy know-it-all mood was beginning to become annoying. "Look Toby, if you know something..." Toby's hand appeared from in the air and waved a finger at him. "Ah-ah-ah! I don't know a thing. But you seem to missing the multiple things in this room that can talk, and see." Muraki span round and looked at everyone, who each had said they didn't know a thing. "Not them..." Toby said, wondering how Muraki could be a Doctor with that slow of a brain. "The Bots! They have eyes, and I can talk to them as easily as I can to you." Many of the bots becan to hurry around him, although one fluttered towards him. The messege bird. It sat on Toby's shoulder, looking oddly perched on nothing. It began to bleep excitedly and blinked wildly as it spoke of the events. Toby was still and then began to recite what the bird had said. "Chirpy says that a man snuck through here around 3 this morning and simply walked out the front door. Also that he flew off and Chirpy lost track of him. Also he says that Muraki, you're silly for making him with a ink printer because he uses it too much and demands an engraving printer aswell so he won't need ink. Ingenious Chirpy, well done. Now, all of my extremities are very cold and shrinking hurriedly because of the cold, so I'm going to go and put some clothes on. Have fun gawking as I leave." Chirpy began to float into Toby's room (actually sat on the invisible boys shoulder) and dissapeared from sight.
Muraki shook his head in disbelief and then went to rescue the sizzling bacon which was beginning to burn. "That boy amazes me sometimes, and the rest he simply bugs me..." He muttered, shaking the pan and scraping the oil over the meat, making it crackle and cook faster.
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Post by Lolli ~ on Dec 23, 2007 18:34:57 GMT 1
Clutching onto the hefty bag, that she held in her hand, tightly, Sabaku knocked on the door. She looked down at the door handle with her usual straight face, as if she expected it to give her an electric shock. But then she tried to turn it gently but it didn't budge. In her bag were four packages. One for Abel, one for Toby and two for Muraki - one as a general Christmas present and the other as a gratitude gift. She sighed gloomily at the presents, wondering whether she was being too polite. She tried not to feel paranoid and tapped the door again.
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Post by Viempar on Dec 23, 2007 21:42:06 GMT 1
When he heard the door go, he looked up to everyone to see if he were to answer it or not. Fortuneately, there seemed to be a magical eye around! Muraki looked through the door and saw Sabaku with a rather large bag. He touched Esther on the shoulder to signal about leaving the food and then left to open the door. He turned the handle, taking a deep breath to explain why there were so many strange people and two perfect strangers had just slept in her bed. "Sabaku, did you have a nice time? I'm afraid you might be in for a surprise, we have a few ...ahem...guests." He motioned for her to come in and pointed out each of the people as he checked off their names. "This is Sister Ester, Father Hughe and this is Sheba. If you have saw the news recently then you would understand why there is such a gathering of strangers, all on account of Viempar Aethalon, the cunning gifted criminal." He smiled to himself, knowing that part of the boys vast knowledge was due to Muraki's teachings. Of course he didn't share this with any of the other people in the room, as they were all quick to judge, and to blame.
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