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originally posted in:The New Dojo
11/30/2016 3:35:55 AM
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[b]The air seemed light that day, the sprawling waves of grass one of the outstanding features of the Dojo. After all, many came here to think. Luckily, Lance was alone... Well... He had been.[/b]
[b]Even now, the air remained carefree and happy, as if the newcomer posed no threat... But they were obviously failing in the art of stealth. Or maybe they weren't trying to be stealthy at all.[/b]
[i]"Fascinating how you can just lay there..."[/i]
[b]An eerily familiar voice spoke up, soft and quiet, but full of curiosity and mischief. There was only one person with a voice like that...[/b]
[i]"And here I thought it would difficult trying to find you..."[/i]
[b]The voice remarked, the sweet scent of strawberries and honey filling the air.[/b]
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[i] Lance's body seized up, his muscles tightening and his hand itching to draw a weapon that wasn't even there. How..? Why was she here? What the hell had Salem done?[/i] "How are you here?" [i] Lance asked, not standing up and addressing the newcomer. He simply stared at the sky, waiting for her response. This didn't seem like Belle..something was off. This girl sounded bold and confident, mischievous even. His Belle was meek, shy..[/i]
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[i]"Always one for the questions. I can't tell if you are curious or worried. Maybe both."[/i] [b]She let out a silent sigh, yellow eyes darting across Lance's figure. He was a complicated being... Most were, just not like him.[/b] [i]"I walked, if you must know."[/i] [b]In a different place, in a different time... Belle had spoken those exact words. 'She walked'. Well, that didn't provide much of an answer...[/b] [i]"I'm not good with explaining... Might want to ask someone else who has all the answers... If anything, you can bask in my glory."[/i] [b]She joked, the gentle chime of bells filling the incoming silence as she ran a delicate hand through the long black hair that fell into a braid, tied with a bow and a pair of bells.[/b] [i]"If anything, you should come to appreciate my presence... If she saw you, she'd cower in fear... Funny how that works..."[/i]
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"What are you trying to tell me?" [i] Lance asked plainly. Yep..sure one with the questions. He was curious and worried..and a million other things. Before she could realize what he'd done, he was standing no more than a foot from her, having moved faster than she could follow. He definitely hadn't lost that..[/i]
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Edited by Chesh I Guess: 11/30/2016 4:42:00 AM[b]Time had treated her well, still standing tall with a fair complexion, dark black hair, gem-like eyes... She was the same Belle as ever... All except for the two pointy fox ears atop her head, and the nine bushy white tails that protruded from her tailbone area.[/b] [i]"I'm telling you, I'm the only protection you have from a big conflict with an Aldon... They are masters of illusion... Quite the quarrel."[/i] [b]But unlike Belle, this being had yellow eyes, and three marks along each cheek... This... This was something stronger...[/b] [i]"Introductions then... I'm [url=https://i.imgur.com/RXfe4DI]Amaterasu.[/url] But you can call me Ami."[/i] [b]She wore a red silk 'dress' that fell above her knees, and revealed more cleavage than necessary... With two long unattached sleeves that hid the orange tattoos Belle had. Everything about this was different... But she had such a familiar look and feel at the same time.[/b] [b]With a small smile, Ami brought her right index finger to her bottom lip and began to pace around Lance, looking him up and down like an experiment.[/b] [i]"Dark, tall, brooding... Cute... Guess that explains that."[/i]
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"You're Belle's vessel." [i] Lance states, eyes following her as she walked around him. It wasn't a provocative glance or one of interest in her..attire, but it was like she was being dissected. Those pools of steel blue glancing up and down her once, but it was like he'd laid all her thoughts out and examined them. His eyes, demeanor..they were predatory. [/i]
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[i]"Someone fire batman, I found the world's true number one detective..."[/i] [b]With a giggle, she took her place where she had started, her bare toes wiggling in the grass happily. Free spirit was an understatement... But the worst part... Hell... The worst part was the contrast. Someone like this didn't seem like the type to work with Salem or Creed.[/b] [i]"What now? Going to punish me?"[/i] [b]She asked with a sly grin, obviously unphased by Lance's spotlight stare. She didn't seem like the type to crumble under a mere gaze, no matter how potent.[/b]
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[i] Lance's face remained impassive and blank. Seemed like he wanted no part in her activities and sense of humor. No..he was all business.[/i] "You don't have to be a detective to state the obvious." [i] He said. Then again, he hadn't done any work. He'd gotten all his knowledge from Damien and Anthony.[/i] "Where's Belle, and why are you working with Creed and Salem?" [i] He questioned. Considering Salem had taken Belle, and now there was Amaterasu, it was blatant she had to be cooperating with them. The dots connected. [/i]
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[i]"Lighten up, handsome. It's such a beautiful day, and you shouldn't spoil it with questions."[/i] [b]She said with a twirl, her nine tails swishing in different directions as bright embers danced around the tip for a plot second before disappearing. She wasn't having any of Lance's questions... Not anymore at least.[/b] [i]"You know a good place for music? Maybe dancing and painting? I'd kill for harp and canvas..."[/i] [b]She turned her attention to the distant Dojo, the ears atop her head flicking forward once, twice, then resuming their old positions. She took up plenty of space, and it was a miracle the tails didn't constantly batter Lance, but she seemed to have acute control over the extensions.[/b]
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"No, no, and no." [i] Lance said, massaging his temples with his hands like she was giving him a headache..which she was. The worst part was, he wanted to like her. She was a likable enough person, but he couldn't do it knowing she could know what happened to Belle. His, Belle. Or working with Creed and Salem. The men who murdered Damien.[/i] "There are a few thousand people down there who you could have salivating over your cleavage, and yet you choose me to give a migraine. How did I get so lucky?"
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[i]"I could leave... But I suppose then you might never get your answers."[/i] [b]With a long, intentionally drawn out sigh, Ami presses her hands to her cheeks and pouts.[/b] [i]"Belle is fine... I'm just using her body for awhile. We can't exactly roam free you know..."[/i] [b]She gives Lance a unhappy, forced stare as if he had upset her.[/b] [i]"Package deal. We are one in the same."[/i]
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"Good to know." [i] Lance said blandly, but his eyes did soften a bit. He was happy to know Belle was okay, but it still didn't help that Amaterasu was here, and not her.[/i] "So why are you here? I don't believe you came out here simply to bother me."
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Edited by Chesh I Guess: 11/30/2016 6:10:11 AM[i]"Long story... I had to escape from your red eyes friend and ended up running into Dr. Fear. Let's just say he offered me something I couldn't resist... Or live without..."[/i] [b]Sounded like Ami was working against her best wishes... Friendly? Yes. Bad intentions? Most likely. Possible ally? Well... That was a tough one.[/b] [i]"I'm here, however, on my own. At least a for now. I thought I could explore... Maybe find my keeper's old 'friend'."[/i] [b]She made sure to put extra emphasis on the word 'friend', rolling it over her tongue playfully as she gave Lance a wink.[/b] [i]"Trust me, handsome, your better off with me than Annibelle. She's not in a good place. It's a vessels job to come to aid their keeper when they are in trouble. And oh boy, was she in trouble. Fear is a dangerous thing."[/i]
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[i] At the mention of Salem, Ami could practically feel the rage emanating from Lance. His power, and the anger that came with it was almost tangible in the air..[/i] "I don't even know what to think of you." [i] Lance muttered to himself. She was provocative and friendly, but also enigmatic and downright weird. Lance hadn't flinched at the mention of what him and Belle were. It would take a lot more than that for her to get a reaction. But than again..mentioning Salem had done quite well.[/i]
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[i]"Oooh. That's my charm. I leave all the men guessing..."[/i] [b]She giggled, her eyes narrowing all to greedily.[/b] [i]"Hey, now you can ask about Annibelle. I know all her sensitive spots, hobbies, secrets."[/i] [b]With a grin and turn, Ami began to move away tail's flicking behind her. She was a busy person... Mostly. But she was having fun, and today was still a gorgeous day.[/b] [i]"If you want to ask more questions you'll have to get me some food. I'm thinking... Cake. I wonder if there's a bakery down in the little Dojo-area."[/i]
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[i] Lance didn't want to follow, but his curiosity got the best of him. Plus he wasn't gonna let Belle, or Ami technically, walk away that easily.[/i] "They have everything down there, and lucky for you I'm craving funnel cake." [i] He says, walking beside her and putting his hands in his pockets. He wore his same routine outfit, but his shirt had a breast pocket with a yin-yang symbol on it. Guess he'd went for a change of routine. The neck line of the V-Neck reached down, showing scar tissue towards his collarbone. [/i]
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[i]"I was thinking triple chocolate cake with ice cream myself."[/i] [b]She remarks as she strolls down the hills, humming a cheerful tune as she went. Wasn't long till they entered the township, where Ami immediately caught the eye of several passerby's.[/b] [i]"It must be hard for her, looking like this. She's grown in just a single year, already a perfect body. Funny how that works... Funny, funny."[/i] [b]With sideways glance to Ronin, she suddenly stopped and looked around, raising an eyebrow as she did so.[/b] [i]"Okay, tough guy. Where to?"[/i]
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[i] Whether Ami noticed or not, Lance threw the passerby several hard glances that made them avert their eyes and shuffle their feet hurriedly. He was a hard one to ignore. Whether it was Ami or Belle, he was still protective. [/i] "Tough guy?" [i] Lance scoffs but doesn't say anything, leading them down some side streets and onto one that was aromatic and smelled like a dozen different deserts. They walked into one, the inside quaint and almost homey, with colorful decorations and cheerful employees working behind the counter, taking orders. [/i] "I recall you saying that I'm buying." [i] He says with a smirk hinting at the corners of his lips, reaching into his back pocket and pulling out a black leather wallet, pulling a grey debit card from a pocket inside of it.[/i] "Hello, what can I get you today?" [i] A young guy behind the counter asked the pair, his eyes torn between Lance's imposing figure and the more..revealing one of Ami's. Unlike Belle, she really had no shame. [/i]
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[i]"I want a triple chocolate cake, hot, with ice cream on top. Small. I can't add to much weight to these hips."[/i] [b]No shame was an understatement. Ami made it very difficult not to stare... Even if she was... Part fox. Hell, she went out of her way to flaunt everything she had. Not that many around seemed to mind...[/b]
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[i] Lance lowered his head, attempting to stifle laughter despite his inner protests. The cashiers expression was priceless. [/i] "And, uh, what about you sir?" [i] He asked Lance, face flushed as he did his best to look at Lance. He raised his eyes once more, face as blank as ever.[/i] "Funnel cake, strawberries, hot fudge, extra powdered sugar." [i] Lance didn't wait to hear the price, simply swiping the card and punching in a PIN number. A few short minutes later, the kid brought them a tray with their desserts, which Lance grabbed in one hand and walked towards a corner booth, sitting down on one side. As enigmatic as ever, Lance flicked his hand and materialized two bottles within his grasp, setting one down on the other side of the table, obviously intending for Ami to sit across from him. The little trick was so clean, if one blinked they'd miss it. And even then, it was hard to believe, objects appearing in his grasp so cleanly. [/i] "Water, because you can't add too much to those hips." [i] He says, a smirk playing over his lips. She was entertaining, he'd give her that. [/i]
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[b]Taking her seat, Ami gave an amused stare, her eyes sparkling with mischief.[/b] [i]"I'm sure you'd know all about them, Mr. Explorer... Your good at going through each crevice."[/i] [b]The more she talked the more it seemed like a front, like it was an act. Her 'persuasive' nature seemed ever so off. Beyond that, it didn't make sense that she bonded with someone like Belle. They were opposites in personality. It was almost as if she was scared... But only a keen eye could catch it... It wasn't in the movements, the voice, or even the eyes... No... This was a feeling.[/b] [i]"But thanks... Water is lovely."[/i] [b]She remarked, picking up her eating utensils, taking a small piece of her cake, only to gently nibble it. At least one thing hadn't changed... The eating habits.[/b]
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"Yeah, I suppose you could say that." [i] He says with a sly, provocative smile, picking up a strawberry covered in fudge and sugar off of his plate and popping it into his mouth. He could play that game too. Even the way he ate seemed predatory, like he was making every movement on purpose, and it looked completely natural. Almost as if he was amused. The thought had come to him, the way she acted..it seemed to fabricated, like she was trying too hard. But what was the cause..? It wasn't him, was it? No, he didn't think so. Something to do with Creed and Salem perhaps..? [/i]
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Edited by Chesh I Guess: 11/30/2016 7:46:56 AM[b]Despite the small bites, Ami made good progress on her food. Wasn't long till the plate was mostly chocolate drizzle and melted ice cream. And she hadn't even touched the water.[/b] [i]"You know, not every day you get to talk with a super powered fox spirit. Besides your precious Aldon, you must be curious about me, right?"[/i] [b]Despite being a relatively clean eater, as in, she didn't leave a trace, Ami ran her light pink tongue across her lips, eyes not pulling away from Lance. This little game of hers was very different from any Belle had played.[/b] [i]"You did buy me cake after all. Guess that's good for some more answers."[/i]
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[i] Lance wasn't phased by her little game she was playing..whatever game that was. His dessert was mostly gone, as he picked the last few strawberries and ate them, his tongue swiping and licking hot fudge off of his lips.[/i] "And what if I told you I had no interest in you whatsoever?" [i] He says, an eyebrow raised. [/i]
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[i]"Sweetheart... I share Annibelle's memories. You aren't the type to pass up good info. But suit yourself. The deal still stands."[/i] [b]She remarks, leaning back as she tapped a finger against her left cheek, her yellow eyes taking in Lance more slowly.[/b]
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[i]He wished she'd stop looking at him like that. He paused for a moment, glancing up at Ami.[/i] "What am I to her?" [i]jt almost felt like cheating to Lance, learning those things in this way..yet he couldn't handle himself. [/i]
