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originally posted in:The New Dojo
8/14/2017 12:48:19 AM
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"Its more of a premeditated thought that I never actually asked. It's more of being more willing to ask. I thought through ever word of it months ago."
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"Nah that was bull." Royal said with a hearty laugh. "I can't believe you fell for that." He said, continuing to laugh loudly. "Honestly though? Never noticed what you're talking about. Always thought I had a way of thinking, ya know? Just.. Go with the flow. What happens, happens."
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"Maybe its one of those things that you aren't fully aware of. I have struggled with those behaviors. If not for my near death trauma, I would be still struggling with that. As the cold calculating and cautious attitude I have now, and my give no -blam!-s and get shit done mindset, I really see why I had all of two friends. Maybe something or someone could catalyze an awareness of it."
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"Meh. I'm not looking for clarity, and I'm certainly not trying to find myself. I like who I am. The way I am. If anyone doesn't like me, I'll shoot 'em."
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I make a note to self. Don't mention how he is the text book definition of every individual disorder in the book. I didn't realize that I was think out loud. Drink responsibly kids.
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"Anyways." Royal said, awkwardly as he moved on from the topic. "How's your joy coming along?"
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"Well, I felt any emotion other than self disappointment and anger briefly, but not anything since. Still, that was enough to remind me that I am still alive."
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"Well of course you are. Other wise you wouldn't be talking to me." Royal said, with another chuckle.
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(You still there?)
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Edited by Jovis Joesun: 8/14/2017 1:32:34 AMI struggle to show the grin at his joke, I try to loosen up for once and joke along but I end up making an O-face, rolling my eyes back in my head and my face becomes discolored. I only managed to say one sentence before passing out. "This is why I never smile." I wake up in a nearby health clinic strapped to the bed. A nurse walks in with Royal. "Why am I strapped to the bed and whats with that thirsty look on the nurse's face? How long was I out and what did they do to me? The nurse says "Because I like my men strapped down." I reply, "I would have been more ok with this if you'd asked. I'm kinda into BDSM myself. How dare you do anything to me with my consent or me being aware of the experience. No one ever been interested in by a woman. You took my..." Royal cuts me off...
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"Johnathan will you quiet down please?" Royal said, rather loudly to calm him down. "Miss thirst over here hasn't touched you. You fell into unconsciousness, so I took you to the hospital."
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"Ever since the second round of drinks, I'd been fighting a psychological attack. I was sure you felt it. If I didn't pass out drunk when I did, I would given in. Whoever it was withdrew for some reason. When I came to, the same psychic signature from before was back and even stronger. And it was originating from her!"
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"I'm sure it's nothing, Johnathan. You're probably still hungover from earlier." Royal said.
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" God I hope I'm right about this. If I'm wrong this will be awkward and probably get me in trouble." I tear the nurse outfit away, revealing her to be a succubus. "You were saying? Don't tell me you give in before you noticed!"
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"Huh. Always wondered why guys were so in love with Julie."
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I stagger around the room, unable to see clearly. I fumble to retrieve a case from my pocket. I manage to retrieve a vial of Phoenix tears. After using it, my wounds heal, my hangover is cured and my stamina restored. I spread my wings and call out my Sacred Gear. "I should have made sure I didn't get myself into this situation in the first place. Should have incapacitated you until I deal with her, Royal. I would have used one of my Phoenix tears on you once I finished this." I take up a fighting stance. The room feels tense and hostile. So no one can intervene, I use my magic to turn this room into a separate pocket dimension. That way, no outside interference and no damage we do to the room will carry over once the space closes.
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Royal, trapped outside of the pocket dimension immediately tries finding a way inside.
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(It was to trap the three of us but whatever, I'll roll with it) I waste no time in attacking. She is much faster than I can keep up with, but she couldn't seem to land a noticeably effective strike. I immediately forced Longinus through her skull, causing a mass of energy to expand outwards, breaking the dimensional barrier and ragdolling every individual in a 3 kilometer radius. The blast itself was just psychic energy. All it did was throw those affected backwards and break any control she had. Or so I thought. I did sense that Royal was returning to normal, she wasn't dead. That blast was her way to increase her attack capabilities by cutting any influence she had on others. The barrier was damaged to the point where it now only prevented entry. I had to finish this. This boost quickly began to overwhelm my defenses. I had no choice but to disable the barrier. I can't win on my own at this point. If I fail others will be at risk and I will die but if I can get help, we might win. I released the barrier to let Royal in. "I no longer sense her magic's effects on you. I need your help."
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[spoiler]Whoops. Thought you meant that Royal was outside.[/spoiler] Royal rushed into the barrier, glancing at Johnathan. "You realize I'm immune to most physic attacks, right?" He asked, as his blade formed in his hands. It glowed with an energy that Johnathan did not recognize. In fact, he didn't even recognize the color it gave off. Clearly, it was powerful. Royal dashes forward, slashing his blade through the Succubus' stomach in an attempt to cut her in half.
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"Then we must have played into her hands. It was reasonable suspicion. Could have been seduction based instead. I just lack emotional connection to others all together on any level more than comrade and friend relationships. The fact that I am so detached might have helped me a bit." I activated my bias field. "This is over! Any last words?" She smirks. "I was so close. If I'm beaten then no point hiding it. I brainwashed that bartender a few months back." As I am about to deliver the final blow, O blade from behind impales me. "Son of a bitch! Royal... Finish it!!!"
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Royal slashed his blade through her stomach, cleaving it through her entire body until it exited out through her back. Effectively, it cut her in half.
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"Why did you stab me without any signal if you weren't under her power. You didn't know about my supply of Phoenix tears. Never mentioned them before or used them in front of you. I have a hard time believing you were only playing along with her scheme." I free myself from the blade levitating behind me. "What were you doing?"
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"I stabbed you?" Royal asked, shrugging his shoulders. "You were in the way."
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"I was about to do so myself. Convenient timing only goes so far. This worked out to perfectly for her to pull off the kill. What was that signature I sensed on you Identical to what she was putting out?" I struggle to understand what is going on. I begin to worry that some higher power has been playing us. But I couldn't think of any reason or possible endgame.
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"Maybe it's a demon. That followed you to this dimension in an effort to haunt you. Unfinished business."
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"Well Greyfia's remains were exorcised so It couldn't be her. There aren't any demons from my realm that powerful. The only beings there capable of something like this are deities of different pantheons and the dragon god of the infinite, Ophis. But they are part of the alliance. They wouldn't try to take out a general under their command. It must be something else." We continue theorizing.
