Autumn in the Park

[stoicism]

[Although seasons don't entirely exist in the Nexus, it seems autumn has found its way to the Nexus park.]

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[sonofstorms]

[Would Mommy mind having a pumpkin? Daddy was talking about how they were gonna get one.]

[His childish instinct tells him to go for the biggest one, but the serious streak in him tells him to hunt out something smaller. Ooh, that green one looks neat!]

[stoicism]

[Null watches the kid from his pumpkin perch. Yeah, you better not go for the big one.]

[elisrula]

[Elisa brightens at the colorful sight, looking up to watch the leaves as they fall. Gene said that this mysterious place was to be their new home... At first, she didn't like the thought. But now that she sees how many wonderful things some of these doors have behind them, the girl is beginning to like this "Nexus" a whole lot more. Mr. Viper said to be careful of the rooms, but she couldn't help her curiosity.]

[Placing her new ball on the ground, the small 13 year old girl is quick to start making a large pile of leaves in a secluded area of the large park.]

[stoicism]

[From his perch atop his great pumpkin, he catches sight of the girl putting leaves in a pile. She's too short to be his Elisa but even from this distance, the resemblance is uncanny. He's encountered various versions of himself here; as rare as it seems to find another Elisa... He thinks he may have found one.]

[Although different from the girl he knows, just as a Big Boss is a Big Boss an Elisa is an Elisa. He jumps off his pumpkin and begins to approach the girl.]

[elisrula]

[Taking no immediate notice of the boy, Elisa continues to gather fallen leaves into her pile until it's at an impressive size. After pausing for a moment to admire her work, the girl takes what is obviously the next logical step and leaps into it; letting out a girlish giggle as she kicks a few leaves into the air.]

[Her movements come to an abrupt stop, however, as she feels someone's presence in close proximity. There weren't any people in this area a few moments ago...]

[Unsure of what to make of it, she cautiously pokes her head out of her pile of leaves to peek at the newcomer.]

....

[stoicism]

[Null stops moving and just watches the girl in the leaves. He remains silent for a moment before speaking;]

Elisa?

[clonesoldier]

[David wanders into the room, curiosity getting the better of him. He inhales the crisp air of the Fall, and steps out onto the path. Beneath his feet, the fallen leaves make crisp sounds as he steps on them, being cautious about his surroundings.]

[That's when he notices Frank. And those delicious looking pumpkins.]

[He licks his lips.]

[stoicism]

[Null jerks his head up to see David approaching. He's still sitting atop the biggest pumpkin in the patch -- which is really quite large; it comes up to just over his knee. He regards the other boy soldier with a nod.]

David.

[clonesoldier]

[It was very large. Probably the biggest pumpkin David had ever seen.]

[He stared up in awe, quietly pattering his feet towards Frank when he knew it was safe.]

Frank. Where is this place?

[stoicism]

This is a park. It is similar to a forest but not as dense; it is an area for public gatherings of civilians... And ducks.

[captainbackup]

[Mei Ling wanders into the park, staring at the picturesque scenery with some awe.]

"Nature without an effort surpasses art."

/sob this hiatus is so fail

[zanzibarasshole]

[Hi Mei Ling. Don't mind this Fox sitting up on a tree branch right above you.]

Poetic.

/patpat

[captainbackup]

[Her head snaps up quickly to catch sight of who that voice was coming from.]

...Mr. Fox? What are you doing up there?

[zanzibarasshole]

[Fox turns his head in order to cast his gaze over the rest of the park.]

Enjoying the view.

[snakenbake]

[John wanders in and tilts his head when his eye is assaulted with all of the bright, orange colors.]

Woah.

[He sticks his hands in his pockets and wanders around.]

[stoicism]

[From his place in the pumpkin patch, he notices Big Boss wandering. He springs to attention and quickly makes his way towards his commander, silently following in the man's shadow.]

[snakenbake]

[John pretends not to notice for once.]

...

[stoicism]

[It's almost surprising to the boy not to have John turning his head and silently regarding him. It's almost confusing; did he manage to sneak up on his blind side in such a way he really didn't see him?]

[He crouches a little more, silently skulking along behind the man.If he truly hasn't been noticed yet, he wants to see how long he will be able to continue sneaking behind him.]