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Post by Jess on Feb 2, 2005 18:34:06 GMT -5
((Basically, im sent a game idea for an FF into squaresoft(i got 4th place) and this is gonne be losely based on that.)) The buildings of New Carthage rose into the air like steel shanks, jutting into the sky and cutting into the clouds themselves. But none of them were as big as the MegaCorp's HQ, which was located in the direct center of the city. It rose into the sky like a black nail, no windows apparent on it. The building is surrounded by a giant wall with a locked gate, powered by the 3 Sisters; power plants within the city that power the entire HeadQuarters for MegaCorp. Our story Begins in the slums, a desolate wasteland of garbage and street trash. A girl, looking to be the age of 16 walked slowly down the 4th square of the market slums. Her looks were very fragile-looking, throwing off the fact that she was very skilled with Psionics and magic. She wore a Black and red mini-dress, that was open at the chest and allowed her freedom of movement. She had large hooped earrings dangling from her ears, clicking as she stepped off towards a small bar. Her hair, long silky, and ashen-grey, cascaded down her backside almost past her butt. She had a Black and red jewel embedded in her forehead, contrasting the color of her makeup. Her eyes were surouned by black eyeliner, bringing their ornate blue color out nicely. And her lips, which were up in a whimsikle smile, were painted a deep shade of blue. Her hands clasped a wooden staff, and many bracelets and bangels dangled on her arms.
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Post by Ze on Feb 3, 2005 17:22:43 GMT -5
A young man was sitting in a corner of the bar when a girl walked in. He lifted his head, and stared through his grey hair at her. Quickly looking her over, he leaned back in his chair, metal boots hitting the floor. There was something odd about a girl like her being in a bar like this. He shrugged it off, and put his hands in the pockets of his leather coat.
((you should really post your characters bio in the profiles board.))
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Post by Jess on Feb 3, 2005 17:37:42 GMT -5
She walked right on in, not worrying about anything. Her eyes peered caustiously around the room, hitting every face. She quietly made her way to the bar. A stocky man, balding in his old age. He was simply wiping the table down and serving drinks to the bar flies. As she approached he looked up. "'Eh whada you want girly?" the man said, looking her up and down. The girl looked at the menu: Beer, Whiskey, STronger Beer...ect. "Not much of a choice is there?" she says. Her voice is oddly high, she sounds younger then she is, but this gives her a very innocent air. "Is water available?" she asks. "Water? "Eh, i wouldnt drink that poison even if some'one paid me eh?" the bartender replies with a chuckle. "Ok...um...ill just sit down and rest..." the girl says walking over to a booth and taking her seat. A group of big muscular men in the corner keep giving her threatening glances, but she doesnt pay heed.
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Post by Ze on Feb 3, 2005 17:43:39 GMT -5
The man in the corner watched the crowds. They didn't seem too happy about having her in there. He continued to sit there, and held on tightly to his blades. If worse came to worse, he might have to jump in... Some guys just didn't about being a gentleman, and he was thinking that there were some men about to show how beastly they were.
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Post by Jess on Feb 3, 2005 18:09:46 GMT -5
She kept peering around the room, looking at all the people in the bar. Some of the men in the corner kept looking at her...and for the first time it truly frightened her. She started tapping her fingers on the table, and the bangles and bracelets on her arms dangled and clanged as she did it. She finnaly got up and went back to the bar. "Hello again sir...um...ill take a small glass of um...cofee?" She asks looking at the barkeep with a look of curiosity on her face. "Sure girly! whateva' you want." The barkeeper went into the back room for a little bit. While the girl waited several men came up behind her. " 'Ello there girly...what are you doing in a place like this?" one of them said as he leaned on the bar, blowing her a kiss which was very profane. "um..." she started to reply as another went on the other side of her. "Yeah....what is a pretty thing like you doing in a place like this?" AS more men gathered they started saying more and more profane things to her. "Well...ill be going..." As she tried to get up a big one behind her put his big gorrilla hands on her shoulders and held her down. "Where are you off to in such a hurry? Stay for a while..." One of the stringier looking men said. He appeared to be the leader of the group. He drew a small dagger from a sheath on his hip and rubbed the blade against her throat, as the big man holding her down tilted her head back. "w-what do you want?" as the barkeep came back with her cofee, he stopped suddenly. Reaching into his coat to pull out a weapon of some sort, his attempt was thwarted by the man on the girls right pulling out a pistol and putting in to his forehead. "please...leave me alone..." the girl says looking around.
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Post by Ze on Feb 3, 2005 18:15:32 GMT -5
"Ahem..." the man in the corner stood up and walked over there, katanas in hand. " I think it would be in your best interest to let her go." He stood behind their leader, looking at the girl.
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Post by Jess on Feb 3, 2005 18:18:21 GMT -5
The girls eyes quickly snapped to the man who was apparently helping her. "Yeah...and wht is a little punk like you gonna do to me?" He says as several of the digenerates turn around to look at him. They all brandish Knives and clubs, the big one focusing on holding the girl captive. "So, what are ya gonna do...punk?" says the leader poking the new man in the chest with his two fingers, trying to intimidate him.
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Post by Ze on Feb 3, 2005 18:22:38 GMT -5
He sighed, and stepped back, shaking his head. Then he quickly unsheathed the sword in his left hand and made a quick cut. The leader had a cut on his cheek. Croy, the guy in the corner, just stood there. "can you leave her alone now? I really don't wanna have to kill you."
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Post by Jess on Feb 3, 2005 18:27:42 GMT -5
Imediately the big gorilla guy let go of Ai and threw a wild punch at Croy, missing him horrible and hitting the man with the pistol. The man with the pistol hit the floor and landed in an unconsious heap. The bartender then drew a large automatic shot gun from his coat and shot the leader and the gorila man in the leg. "No violence in here...take it outside!" the barkeeper said as they both hit the floor. "We'll see you later!" the leader said as some of his buddies helped him up and dragged him out. "this isnt the end you punk!" he saids swinging his fist threateningly. As they left, Ai stood up and with a sigh of releif looked into the eyes of her savior. "Thank you so much sir...i am sorry. I seem to attract trouble..." she says looking away and grabbing her left arm with her right arm. "Im...Ai..." she says blushing.
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Post by Ze on Feb 3, 2005 18:34:31 GMT -5
"it's no problem." he sheathed his blade. "I'm Croy. You should probably get outta this place. Where do you live?"
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Post by Jess on Feb 3, 2005 18:39:20 GMT -5
"Me? I live past the ninth gate train station. Its a far walk..." She says looking up at Croy. "You dont have to come if you dont want to." She says gathering her staff, and her cup of cofee. She looks into croys eye's with awe and a sense of comfort knowing she had someone who cared. The barkeeper looked at his wrist, "About 30 mintues 'till we close, im sorry about those punks...they always hang around here and cause trouble." he says starting to clean up the bar.
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Post by Ze on Feb 3, 2005 19:29:55 GMT -5
"Well, those guys are still out there, and besides I have to leave anyway, the bar's closing. So it's no trouble." he shrugged, putting his swords through his belt loop. "come on, let's go." he nodded towards the door. Croy stepped outside first,taking a look around and held the door open for Ai.
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Post by Jess on Feb 3, 2005 19:33:41 GMT -5
Ai put several coins on the counter for the barkeeper before following Croy, she too scanned the area for the punks that had attacked her earlier. "Ok...in order to get there we have to pass through the other three squares." she says stepping out into the street. "But i think we can take a shortcut through the 5th square." she says pointing to the north. Her face holds an expression of worry as she looks around the area, seeming a bit paranoid.
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Post by Ze on Feb 3, 2005 19:36:05 GMT -5
"Well lead the way. I'll be right here next to ya the entire time, so there's no need to worry." he said calmly and kinda quietly as he closed the door.
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Post by Jess on Feb 3, 2005 19:42:04 GMT -5
"ok..." she said as she started walking north. She lost the carefree step she had, and in its place she seemed to be acting very cautious. "hey girly...wanna have a good time?" a vagrant standing nearby said to her as she passed him bye. She didnt even look at him, and kept moving on. She saw the gate to the 5th sqaure and walked under it. The 5th square was very vibrant. Bright lights of every color shone all around, this was the entertainment section of the slum market place. She was immediately taken over by curiosity and awe at all the bright lights and sounds. "wow!" she said looking all around her. She imediately turned to croy and started jumping up and down. "Can we play? pleeeaaassse!?" she asked him with a cute little look on her face.
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