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Post by DB on Oct 27, 2006 13:19:26 GMT -5
And the overlander heard not a word of this. Well, he heard it, it just didn't register. They may of as well been talking about bees or something- because at the moment, the only thing going through his mind was "I'M GOING TO DIE."Nik attempted to scramble out of Rouge's grip, his voice cracking with (quite obvious) fear. "Don't TOUCH me! STAY AWAY FROM ME!"
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Post by Leda on Oct 29, 2006 0:54:13 GMT -5
Rouge recoiled sharply at the outburst, taking her hands away from him. The bat clenched her jaw; on the one hand, restraint could cause further panic... But on the other, allowing him to run loose could easily bring harm to himself, others, or property. With a preparatory breath, Rouge leaned forward enough to fill the overlander's vision with her own face, gently replacing her hands on his cheeks. "Please, calm down... You're safe here. We just want to help you..."[rand=437647879299981468680230092649234558316281889035511303839394730697]
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 30, 2006 2:24:59 GMT -5
Rob cringed at Manic's comment. Hard. " He, Manic, was having a heat stroke. Myself and Rouge brought him here for help." the cloaked hedgehog shot a disapproving face at Loki and kneeled down beside Nik before turning his attention back to Manic "Could you see to entertaining our second guest, maiden Loki--Whom I might add found our retreat due to your racket--while I help Rouge tend to this man?"
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Post by Riyami on Oct 30, 2006 16:42:13 GMT -5
The liger in the bomber jacket simply raised a brow at Rob and stuck her tongue out at him playfully when he had his back turned. She then looked to Nik.
"Whoa.... tweaker..... "
She tapped her chin in thought.
".. Ya' know he kinda reminds me of one of my boys, Roach. The little runt was always wiggin' out about something or other... you had to lay down the line or else he'd never shut up, maybe that'd work on this guy..."
She inhaled deeply and took a step forward.
" ALRIGHT YOU LITTLE HALF BAKED HAIRLESS MONKEY! WE AIN'T GONNA WHOOP YA UNLESS YOU GIVE US A REASON TO! SO PIPE UP YER FACE HOLE AND LISTEN BEFORE WE PUT THE HURT ON YOU."
She punched a fist into her other palm as she spoke and gave a scolding look to Nik.
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Post by Lans on Oct 30, 2006 17:29:04 GMT -5
Manic wasn't listening to Loki. "HELP him!?" he continued, "Are you NUTS? Do you know what 'he' IS!?!"
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Post by DB on Nov 1, 2006 0:28:03 GMT -5
Okay. One of the beasts TACKLED HIM. And got right up into his face. He wasn't really listening to her either. And then the other one threatened him. And despite his sunburn, he went rather pale and made an expression not to far from ... "D:" Yeah. They were going to kill him.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Nov 1, 2006 3:19:36 GMT -5
Rob sucked in a deep breath "Now see here, madam!" he shouted firmly, placing himself between Loki and Nik "Have you no shame or sensitivity for another's condition?! Leave this man be! And you, Manic," he shot a glare at him "I am perfectly aware of what he is, and if need be we'll deal with that later! Now both of you, please leave at once!"
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Post by Riyami on Nov 1, 2006 23:49:25 GMT -5
"Haha... I knew it... works every time.."
She grinned and put her hands on her hips triumphantly, and then noticed Rob bawking at her.
Loki just looked at Rob and leaned back, putting her hands behind her head and closing one eye.
"SeeeeEESH dude.... Relax...I Got him to pipe down didnt I?.....wasnt gonna Actually hurt him...."
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Post by Leda on Nov 2, 2006 19:10:56 GMT -5
Rouge exhaled with relief; the overlander had gone still -- apparently still terrified, but no longer thrashing nonetheless. Rouge pressed her lips together; how could she make him understand that he was safe? Especially with the ruckus going on beside them? The bat turned and looked wearily at the trouble-makers nearby; if only they would take Rob's advice and LEAVE, this would probably be easier. Leaving that matter to Rob, she turned back to Nik, her expression dimming further. Her techniques to calm him weren't looking very effective. He either doesn't understand me, or he's not listening... she realized. It was time for a different approach. Just as she'd been doing when he awoke, Rouge gingerly began to pet his hair with one hand. If verbal language can't get through, hopefully body language will... She could only hope that he would find the contact relaxing.
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Post by Lans on Nov 2, 2006 21:48:04 GMT -5
"Yeah...later," he seemingly agreed with Rob, "When you get your heads together and remember WHO and WHAT we're fighting against!" he finished, then stormed out.
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Post by DB on Nov 3, 2006 22:08:37 GMT -5
And he still wasn't listening. His mind raced, looking for a way to get out of this mess. The white big eared one kept touching him too, and it was seriously creeping him out. Taking a gulp he tried to squirm out of the bat's grasp, careful not to entice her wrath. He learned in school, after all, that sudden movements could be dangerous when dealing with Beasts. Maybe if he just stayed calm he'd be able to get away. Just maybe.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Nov 4, 2006 0:18:54 GMT -5
Rob just sighed at the other hedgehog's comment, turning his attention back to Nik. Whether or not Loki planned to follow Manic's example Rob could only hope. "He really isn't listening to us, is he?" he thinned his mouth and rubbed at the side of his face. Carefully he walked up to the human and extended one of his hands out "Sir, if you feel alright would you need help getting up? I'm sure the ground can't be comfortable."
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Post by Riyami on Nov 4, 2006 2:14:19 GMT -5
Loki just looked to him unamused and turned away, walking off and mumbling under her breath.
"So much for this spot being any fun..."
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Post by Leda on Nov 5, 2006 1:10:00 GMT -5
Rouge glanced at Rob; she'd been just about to make that same offer herself, but he beat her to the punch. The bat scooted backwards a bit to give the human room to sit up if he desired. "Take your time," she advised quietly, still with the hope that he could understand their speech. "You spent a long time in the sun; your body's under a lot of stress right now."
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Post by DB on Nov 5, 2006 1:36:04 GMT -5
Okay, they weren't TOUCHING him now. This was apparently the RIGHT road. Nik stared blankly at the hedgehog's hand a few moments before struggling to his feet without Rob's help (though, in his weakened state, it was a bit of a feat). Now that Nik was a bit calmer, he actually heard what the Beasts had to say. Not that it mattered much at the moment. "I... I don't want any trouble. I'm ... I'm just going to leave now... you d-don't want to eat me anway. I'm skin and bones!" And with that he started backing away.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Nov 5, 2006 2:20:53 GMT -5
Confusion swpt over the hedgehog's features. He glanced over at Rouge to read her face to see if she was thinking the same before turning his attention back to Nik. Slowly he raised his hands and held them out defensivly as a gesture of peace "I... certainly don't understand why you think we would eat you. We have no intention of harming you and likewise we mean no trouble." he thinned his lips, glancing at Rouge again as she stood up "My name is Robert. This is Rouge," he gestured one hand toward the bat "We found you unconscious out in the woods," he paused and bit his lip "If you want to leave then neither of us will force you to stay, but I do insist on the idea you at least stay a night. You're weak. Give yourself time to regain your strength."
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Post by Sipp on Nov 5, 2006 10:24:36 GMT -5
Chrono padded in. Then paused to stare at Nik. "... What's that?"
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Post by Leda on Nov 5, 2006 12:40:03 GMT -5
Rouge's features scrunched with concern. "Please, watch your step," she warned uncertainly. "We have railings along the boardwalks, but they may not support someone your height." The bat glanced about, and spotted the canteen that Rob had set aside, kneeling quickly to retrieve it. "Here... Would you like some water? I'm sure you've got to be dehydrated after so long in the sun. I could get you something to eat, too, if you're hungry..."
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Post by DB on Nov 5, 2006 22:58:06 GMT -5
We have no intention of harming you and likewise we mean no trouble.Yeah. Like Nik was going to believe that. Plus they were trying to get him to stay. And feed him. Probably so they could fatten him up. "N-no, I really must be going. You see, as soon as my family finds out I'm missing there's going to be a HUGE search party... so I'll be home soon." Hopefully that'll scare em off.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Nov 6, 2006 1:16:26 GMT -5
Rob eyed Nik with equal concern about the railing, but began speaking, arching his brow as he did "Strange, you're the first human I've ever seen. You mean to say there's others around nearby?" he rubbed his chin in thought of this "Reguardless, I can't let you go alone in good conscience. Not in your condition and not with Itzal's patrol units about. I, and if Rouge pleases, her should accompany you untill we're sure you're in safe hands." He turned slightly and glanced over at the robian who had just appeared "This is..." he trailed off as realization donned "Actually, I don't believe you ever told us your name, sir?"
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Post by Sipp on Nov 8, 2006 12:18:26 GMT -5
"Oooh, an overlander! ... He's tall. Why's he so tall?? Looks kinda sick though. Hi, overlander person! I'm Chrono. What's your name? What kind of things to do you like? Have you ever tried squash? ... Do you know the best way to cook fish? What's your favourite colour? ... And... um. Have you ever played golf?"
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Post by Leda on Nov 8, 2006 12:23:29 GMT -5
Rouge winced internally at Chrono's display. " Please don't get him excited again. He only just got calmed down."
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Post by DB on Nov 11, 2006 1:27:59 GMT -5
Aaaand once again the overlander wasn't really listening. He was staring in amazement in at the robot standing not that far away. A robot. Where did it come from?? Surely the beasts weren't advanced enough to make robots like this... In fact, he'd refuse to believe that! Maybe they kidnapped some other Overlander and had them build robots for them or something? He didn't know, and he was a bit afraid to find out. So instead, he took a deep breath, said "I'm going to go now.", turned, and began to briskly (though rather stiffly) down the walkway. Never mind he didn't know where he was going, as long as it was away from the Beasts and out of danger...
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Post by Sipp on Nov 12, 2006 21:48:27 GMT -5
"Why is he leaving??"
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Post by Leda on Nov 14, 2006 16:28:46 GMT -5
"He's headstrong," Rouge answered simply, her ears pressing against the back of her head. She turned then to Rob, silently asking whether or not they should accompany him anyway.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Nov 14, 2006 16:43:02 GMT -5
Rob just gave an exasperated sigh, dropping his hood down to run a hand through his quills. He frowned when he saw the question in Rouge's eyes "... Come on. We should at the very least see him out of the village. What a troublesome day..." repressing yet another sigh, he broke into a light jog to keep up with the human's longer strides
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Post by DB on Nov 17, 2006 16:53:25 GMT -5
OH GOD THEY WERE FOLLOWING HIM. RUN. RUN!And so he ran. And got tangled in some rope that had been laying around. And then fell over a railing. Now, if it weren't for the rope, he'd probably would of plummeted to his death. Instead, he just sorta... dangled there, flailing and screaming. If he didn't know how high off the ground he was before, he did now.
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Post by Sipp on Nov 21, 2006 14:22:53 GMT -5
"He's kind of twitchy, isn't he?" He padded over to where Nik was, peering down at him. "Okay, calm down. Imma pull you up and get you out of the rope. Don't fidget or anything, you could hurt yourself or fall."
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Post by Leda on Nov 22, 2006 15:49:39 GMT -5
Suddenly Rouge's hand closed around Chrono's metallic wrist, halting his motion. "Wait... He's made it clear he doesn't trust us. Helping him against his will is going to make things worse." Leaning forward a bit past the rail, the bat peered at the human boy and sighed. "Hopefully he'll be able to ask for assistance in the face of danger... Or be able to get up by himself..."
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Post by Jamie Lee on Nov 22, 2006 16:57:27 GMT -5
Rob had been in the process of rushing over to help the robian when Rouge intervened. A little concerned by this, he regardless allowed his arms to drop back to his sides and waited to see what Nik's response would be.
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