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Post by ♫ Silence ♪ on Jan 28, 2009 3:31:45 GMT -5
The moonlight shone through the holes of the roof above Celest's head as she walked inside the abandoned structure. She had seen the old temple before but never really went in to look around until now. She thought that the place was perfect to practice undisturbed, not her music, but her sword skills. That sudden urge to do so was stirred after the brief encounters she had with the Lycans. She knew she cannot lie low that much anymore; she needed to be ready. She had her Nodachi sword strapped to her back and her other weapons in a small bag she held in her hand. It had been quite a while since she had them close to her.
She stepped in the middle of the hall and dropped her bag to the side. She looked up and eyed the whole place while also taking in the smells of the area. So far, there was no one around for now, she was alone which was good. With that, Celest reached out behind her and gripped Fuyugatsu's hilt, slowly pulling the sword out of it scabbard. As soon as it was out, she pointed the long blade towards the darkness in front of her and breathed out. The poisoned blade gleamed under the pale light, ever so sharp and deadly.
In a heartbeat, she began to make quick, graceful slashes in the air with her sword as she maneuvered her body along with her movements. Fuyugatsu felt weightless and one with Celest as she switched it from one hand to the other every now and then. Practice has now begun.
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Post by Felix Xavier Quellelte on Jan 28, 2009 12:02:21 GMT -5
Felix had been contemplating in his up stairs room of the temple, minding his own business. He had cleaned his mess up after finding out people were trying to hunt down and kill him and Ross. He left no trace he had existed there, He'd even aired the place out to get rid of any scent. It wasn't easy hiding out from everyone but Felix refused to fight.
He inhaled deeply closing his eyes before deciding he would make a walk to town for a bite to eat. A soft sigh passed his lips as he dressed in his usual attire, using a moment to hide his weapons on him before he stretched.
The odd thing about Felix is he was built for stealth in all manners, even naturally he made next to no sound. He'd walk down stairs only to find an unfamiliar scent which intirgued him, had they been after him to kill him he would have known it. So he crouched a bit and walked with no sound at all, creeping along. He would turn a corner and see a vampire practicing her sword skills, He hadn't sensed her because Ross often spent time around and Felix grew accustomed to the vampire scent. "Well now..I hope you aren't warming up for me.." He smiled a big friendly smile but kept his distance from her, not wishing to potentially anger the vampire.
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Post by ♫ Silence ♪ on Jan 28, 2009 13:03:29 GMT -5
Celest was focused on every slash she made in the air. Every move revived dormant skills and awakened the fighter in her. Even if it had been quite a while, she was quite surprised she has not grown rusty, to put it lightly. She was in the momentum of her practice when she caught scent of a newcomer. She was sure it was Lycan, judging from the earthly scent it brought. She did not expect to find one here, but if in case a fight would ensue, she would be ready.
When Celest heard the Lycan speak, out of instinct, she swiftly reached for her gun, Tsukuyomi, and aimed it at him. Good thing she had it on her that time. He was meters away from her but she could still see the smile on his face. He seemed somehow relaxed despite of her being there. Still having her gun aimed for his heart, she answered him, "I'm not, unless you pose as a threat to my survival. You won't feel my blade on your neck, or my bullets in your body if you stay as calm and... normal... as you are right now."
She was on his territory, she could feel it and she had stepped in too far. She then asked, "You live here?"
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Post by Felix Xavier Quellelte on Jan 29, 2009 1:50:58 GMT -5
Felix paused at her threats and intimations, he gave her an odd look of confusion and raised a brow to it. "I'd only ask that if you kill me that we could do it fairly and with honor. Though I truth there is no honor in fighting or war." He paused contemplating this before nodding. "Ok well in Fighting if it were to better yourself through training maybe. But honestly..by killing me what do you gain?" He asked and shrugged, "I don't know..and I happen to like vampires, so no need for hostility here."
Felix gave a smooth smile again with a somewhat proud nod, "Indeed I do..Ross is often times around but I think she is out right now." He walked over to a crate and picked up a beaten and tattered book to look at quickly. "You see I'm running from vampires as they killed my pack, of course I ran from them. And then I bumped into Ross. Well she is a hybrid..We helped each other out and wound up here...kinda." He laughed again and took a seat on the crate, tossing the book to the side before yawning. "I'm sorry, I am Felix Xavier Quellelte, but everyone calls me Felix." A smooth happy smile came from him again. "Though if you don't like me around I can leave for now.."
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Post by ♫ Silence ♪ on Jan 29, 2009 11:06:36 GMT -5
Celest put down her gun and her features softened slightly. The Lycan appeared to be peaceful, but that does not mean she will let her guard down completely. She was just cautious, for bringing down one's defenses can be very risky. Tucking away the weapon, she sighed and said, "True, one does not gain anything from killing, except maybe the gulit of having spilled the blood of another. I tend to avoid brawls with your kind; I believe in 'live and let live'. I don't pick fights, but if ever the situation demanded me to, I won't hesitate to kill just to survive."
Finally, the Lycan introduced himself as Felix and he told her of a vampire named Ross. She thought before that vampires and lycans can never really stay in one room for a minute, but his story slightly changed her view of things. Celest told him in an assuring way, "Don't worry, Felix. I'm no hunter nor a part of any coven that hunts lycans." A small smile curled on her lips as she continued, "It's nice to hear that you and Ross helped each other out. No, you don't need to leave, since I'm the one intruding your place, I'm the one who should leave. Forgive me. Oh, you can call me Celest."
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Post by Felix Xavier Quellelte on Jan 29, 2009 11:47:13 GMT -5
Once more Felix gave a smooth grin and nodded, "So we agree on something! See how it works neither of us felt the desire to kill the other and now we even agree on something! This is all within five minuets, Imagine if it worked that way for twenty, thirty years, Why we could even advance both races!" The words came excitedly before he calmed himself. "That is what I would like any how...peace and coexistence." He nodded at this statement.
Felix then shrugged a little, "No you may go ahead and stay, this is my hideout. So Really I don't have much of a claim upon it." He paused then his lips set into a smooth grin, "Besides its not often I meet someone new. I'm used to staying to the area and only going to town when I require supplies."
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Post by ♫ Silence ♪ on Jan 30, 2009 7:13:38 GMT -5
Celest was surprised to meet such an enthusiastic Lycan, if that was the correct word for it. His intentions for both immortal races were good enough. True, why cannot they just live alongside each other like normal people? Just then, she remembered the things she discovered when she became a creature of the night. Lycans were once the servants of the vampires, considered as low as common dogs and they rebelled, thus starting the long war. Both races fight for power and dominance, and neither side was willing to give up without a fight.
“I hope you don’t really mind. I always thought that you and your kind are very territorial. From the sound of things, you don’t really get out much. Are you unwilling to risk being seen by your hunters?” she asked as she slowly manoeuvred her Nodachi in her hand a little playfully.
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Post by Felix Xavier Quellelte on Jan 30, 2009 10:53:47 GMT -5
Felix paused momentary and nodded in thought. "Well see your right, but there is a difference between territorial and aggression. See technicly your on my territory, I'm just used to moving around, so I don't value it quite so highly." He paused to think a bit. "And grudges die hard between races. Even with generations. So maybe the war was not started between me and you, but were are taught to hate the other." He thought again. "You see my pack was killed by vampires, while I ran. In fact it was Ross's Coven who did the slayings. And that's why I must be careful, I hear her old master would be very upset." He paused yet once more trying to decide if masted was the right term or not. "At any rate the original war is where the aggression came from, in my opinion, everyone is territorial. But the aggression behind it is the important factor."
He smiled and then walked over to an old wooden crate which he managed to pull the top off of and take out a small bag of potato chips which he opened. "Now about your hunter question..Hmm Well would you wish to cause problems by walking into a dangerous situation that you knew could be avoided?" He asked with all curiosity intended. "I'd just rather not add to the war, my mixed pack seeks peace between the races. Well ok It's just me and Ross..but I like Pack better." He laughed and munched on a chip.
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Post by ♫ Silence ♪ on Feb 1, 2009 4:06:58 GMT -5
Celest had to agree with what Felix said. Both races can be quite merciless and will do anything just to wipe each other out. One gets killed in the lycan side, then there is sure to be one too in the vampires. Once you step on each others' turf then a brawl would be sure to happen. Again, there will be death involved. Somehow, she was thankful she was not part of any coven. That way, she can do whatever she wants without having anyone telling her to kill off any lycan that comes her way.
"Dangerous it may be to go out and all, but don't you get bored every once in a while? I mean, you can avoid sudden encounters as long as you are careful..." Celest then paused a while to think then continued. "Although you have to be extra careful since you're, er, marked, if that's the word I'm looking for. But I respect your choice to avoid the chances of being seen and your "pack's" intentions to be just peaceful."
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Post by Felix Xavier Quellelte on Feb 4, 2009 11:35:31 GMT -5
Yawning a bit Felix nodded, "Well yeah you know occassionally I do get board. But Boardom is a choice, So I choose not to." He grins a little before shrugging a little.
"I actully leave every now and then but only for supplies, perchance your right and I should spend a little time outside." He had to admit his muscles were acheing to be set free. "Eh but I enjoy company and with no other pack members besides Ross....who would I wonder with?" He thought to himself, and smirked considering the vampire a member of his pack. "Ahh Anyways lets here about you miss?" He asked setting his eyes upon her waiting.
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Post by ♫ Silence ♪ on Feb 7, 2009 13:36:39 GMT -5
Celest playfully twirled her Nodachi in one hand and switched it to the other as she listened to Felix. He must really be cooped up in this abandoned temple and somehow, she felt that he needed to get out even for once. She thought, if she were in his situation, she would have never lasted a week of not getting out. The monotonous flow of things would kill her, quite literally. She admired how he lasted this long.
When he asked about her background, she stopped playing with her sword and thrust it towards the ground. She then held out her hands, like that of a performer introducing one's self to an audience, in this case, just an audience of one, and said with her usual silky tone, "I'm Celestina Rivers, but you can call me Celest. I'm more known to the mortals as 'Silence', for that is my name whenever I perform music for them. I am a musician and a vampire that blends in quite easily with the crowd, for most people can't really distinguish a vampire from an ordinary human. I have no coven so I can say I'm free as a bird."
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