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When the future's architectured by a carnival of idiots on show

Jan 29, 2010 19:35

Characters: Lavi (seaoflames), Yao Wong [China] (closedmarket), Li Shang (manmaker), Mushu (travel_sized4u) and Fa Ping [Mulan] (thethirdhare) will be OPEN later.
Location: OUT AND ABOUT idk specifically where
Rating: PG13 but subject to change.
Time: July 18 in the very, very weeeeee hours of the morning.
Description: Lavi went snooping for books and got stuck in Shibusen when the fog settled in. Ping ( Read more... )

mushu, li shang, fa mulan, lavi, yao wong (china)

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thethirdhare February 10 2010, 16:36:52 UTC

[Ping felt strange. It was strange to witness someone's innermost emotions. Raw, honest, unhithered. Moreso we so many of the things spoken seemed to resonate with his own concerns. After seeing all that he couldn't help but feel even more curious about Lavi, empathetic to him, and well--defensive. He wasn't sure if the opinions of sheng and Shang had changed at all, but quite frankly he was bothered by the way they had treated Lavi from the beginning and he would come to the others aid of need be ( ... )

travel_sized4u February 10 2010, 22:52:30 UTC

[Mushu was content to just rest on Ping's shoulder for the moment. Though his gaze kept going from a blank bored expression to looking at Ping's new handy dandy pocket knife. That was in fact a person, a person that had somehow doubled and been evil? No...that wasn't it. Man this was getting confusing. The guy felt the same as his, what was it- Shadow? But they were completely different.

Feeling the tension the little dragon stood up, patting Ping on the cheek.]

Alright! Whose with me now- take out's soundin' real good right about now. Don't know about you but this fog's given me the creeps. Let's hop too it people! The faster we move-

[He hunched down, ears pinned against his head.]

-the faster we get outta this corn soup.

[Whispers to Ping.]

So...why are we carrying the red-head again?

manmaker February 11 2010, 09:22:16 UTC

Shang just looked sidelong at the Weapon in Mulan's hands, before returning to scanning the area for possible threats. He might now like Lavi, but he wasn't about to just leave him in the fog.

He frowned - what was that? Shang stared into the fog, intend - he could have sworn he just saw something moving in the fog.

He stared at the spot, but he could see no other movement. It could be a trick of the eye, or there could be something out there. Either way, Shang would remain alert.

"Stop talking," he said to Mushu. "Something could hear you. And your attention would be better spend keeping an eye out." Since Shang was busy focusing on the fog, he didn't turn to glare at Mushu - as much as he would like to - so he settled for a stern tone that was weighted down with displeasure.

closedmarket February 11 2010, 12:52:07 UTC

"Do you see something?"

Honestly, the chills had settled in a long time ago, for China, and so his hackles were up enough to take the Captain's glancing about in the most serious manner possible-- seeing anything in this fog seemed to count as 'bad,' if that... odd experience with Lavi had taught him anything. Mushu only got a glance to make sure the dragon was safely perched on a shoulder; Ping got a longer look, as if re-checking what he had already checked: if he was wounded.

The whole Weapon and Meister business... He owed a talk to Lavi. There would be a talk. Especially if carrying the boy around (though it wouldn't, he knew, with how resonation worked) got Ping in trouble.

thethirdhare February 11 2010, 19:08:33 UTC

....Ping was surprised Shang caught that, but with how tense everyone seemed, perhaps that was why. It was beginning to get frustrating how easily everyone was to jump down one another's throat. Besides telling Mushu to shut up would probably only make him talk even more.

Perhaps it was because the fog no longer seem as oppressive now that he was resonating with Lavi. He actually snorted out loud at that. Had they known, watch them have found a way to somehow pin their troubles on him.

While a good deal calmer now...Ping was beginning to feel awfully bitter about a bunch of things---and ashamedly anger towards both of them. He tried pushing it all out of his mind.

An apologetic look towards Mushu--he tried to silently communicate everything would be explained once they got to the Communal, and then he paid attention to the two other's sudden nervousness.

travel_sized4u February 11 2010, 21:16:58 UTC

The tiny dragon was far from intimidated, moving around Ping's head to be closer to Shang, his fist raised before he caught Ping's look. So Mushu just rolled his eyes at Shang, folding his arms and making himself comfortable again. There were a few mutterings but too low for anyone to hear. Though...a few words such as 'armor' and 'too tight' might have been a bit louder.

"You know, maybe Mr. Paranoid should wear the weird glasses. Sounds like he needs 'em." But now he was glancing out at the fog, focusing a bit before rubbing his claw on his arm. "Ah-actually, something just don't feel right."

ffff hope this is aright, guys! manmaker February 12 2010, 10:51:21 UTC

Shang finally turned to Mushu, somehow managed to yell at him under his breath: "Would it kill you to be cautious..."

Except then, when his attention was diverted...something came out of the fog. It came up behind him - almost slinking, as if it were a little nervous about approaching the group. And then when it was a metre behind Shang and in clear view of Ping...it beamed.

"Hi!" said the Shadow DerpShang to Ping. The Shadow had none of Shang's confident movement or assurance. It seem to fidget all the time, and kept meeting Ping's eyes and then looking away as if embarrassed, before looking back at her and rambling exitedly. "You're alright! You know you shouldn't be out here - I was so worried and I really don't want you to get hurt...ah...not that you can't take care of yourself! I mean, you fight real good and you look really nice when you're fighting...can I walk with you? I want to walk with you!"The Shadow dashed towards Ping, acting rather like a giddy child. Shang stared at it in shock. "By the heavens..." he said, too ( ... )

closedmarket February 13 2010, 03:35:29 UTC

This was worse than the ones before - this one looked like a true reincarnation of Shang, as much as China wanted to jump (it was worse than hearing Kurapika) and perhaps flee, when it... spoke, his jaw dropped, instead.

"What is it doing."

It wasn't even a question. He didn't move from where he stood, eyes shifting from the real Shang to the... fidgeting one (a poor doppelganger, truly) to Ping to Lavi-- get in the way of what? Ping wasn't threatening the spirit with him.

... Or was this like the shapeshifting thing they had just encountered? Now China shuffled closer, face betraying his worry and indecision in truly closing in. "Should we-- can we leave it behind, aru? Let us keep going!" It would leave. Wouldn't it?

/dies ilu blue xD thethirdhare February 13 2010, 03:50:35 UTC

Uh.

Well then.

That was. Entirely unexpected. For a moment Ping just froze, face coloring brilliantly and looked between Shang and--was this one also--yes. Ping was close enough to see the distinct yellow hue of the Shadow's eyes.

"I." What should he say? Yes? Technically he was already walking with her, wasn't he? It would almost have been funny if Ping wasn't so confused. He had never seen her Captain act this way it was...endearing. And strange. But nice. But also totally unexpected.

He was saved from answering by the sudden hostility and he pulled Lavi away, hiding the weapon behind her. China's suggestion seemed wise by for some reason he couldn't bring himself to just leave. He looked towards Shang (the real Shang) it was his decision--but Ping had to know.

"In the way of what?"

/much loves xDD travel_sized4u February 13 2010, 04:09:13 UTC

Oh this was...this was just priceless! Sure this thing was supposed to be danger but, just look at him! All he needed to do was twiddle his thumbs and he'd be just perfect! Mushu tried to keep back a laugh, both claws going to his mouth to close it shut. It wasn't enough and he fell back against Ping's shoulder, tiny fist hitting her as he just let loose.

"Aw man! This is priceless!" The laughter died down to a soft chuckle when China spoke up, Mushu perking an ear up to hear him better. While the idea was sound and Mushu personally wouldn't mind a fast hike outta here; this was just to priceless to mess with!

He glanced at Ping to see what his super trooper was going to do- and spotted the blush on her cheeks. Hey, hey- didn't we get over this already?

/no love for my wifi seaoflames February 13 2010, 22:57:08 UTC

In the reflection of one of his blades Lavi manages to scowl at the Shadow. If they were going to run into one of these things for everyone he wasn't sure his patience would last that long.

China's comment nearly caused Lavi to uproar, but instead he only focused on the Shadow before him. "What are you talking about...?!"

<3 (also kicks Lassie's wifi) manmaker February 13 2010, 23:11:34 UTC

The Shadow smiled awkwardly at Ping for a moment, but when China started speaking...suddenly his whole face seemed to light up, and he bounded over to China before throwing himself into the deepest possible kowtow. Lavi and Mushu were promptly ignored.

"Shèng!" the Shadow cried, a happy expression on his face. "I am so honoured to be able to see you in person again!"

Shang, meanwhile, had gotten over his astonishment and had stepped over to the Shadow. "Who are you?" he demanded. "Why are you wearing my face?"

Shang ignored that niggling feeling, that remembered the encounter with Lavi and...that other Lavi. No. No this couldn't be like that. This had to be something else.

"I'm you, of course," the Shadow said.

/joins in the kicking. closedmarket February 13 2010, 23:52:59 UTC

"Ah--"

That hadn't been much of an answer to Ping's question, and China would have pointed it out, if the babbling wasn't now directed at him. There was some feelings of deeper confusion, but the way the shadow looked so happy (and maybe the fact that it was aimed at him, not others) took the anger right out of his stomach. Needless to say, he might have turned a bit red in the face. Good thing the fog almost covered that.

"You are...?" Slightly dazed, though he shook his head and regained his voice a minute later, forcing a note of disapproval - and slight disbelief, and wariness, and a bit of embarrassment - into what he said. "If you are him, why are you out here?"

/kisse---kicks! 8D;;. thethirdhare February 14 2010, 20:35:19 UTC

This was his Captain? Despite the situation Ping couldn't help but smile and he had to keep his head down to keep anyone from seeing it--though Mushu and Lavi might be able to anyway.

"Perhaps if we just, listen to what he has to say, as we did with Lavi?" the voice was quiet, nearly betraying the bubbling urge to laugh.

/punches it :3 travel_sized4u February 14 2010, 20:56:38 UTC

Alright...so this was another one of those shadow things. Okay...that was clear. It was obviously Shang's Shadow, even if it seemed a lot more...likable then the pushy Captain. He listened to the small exchanges; it was a small comfort to know he wasn't the only one confused about this whole thing. They just better not run into anyone else- the fog was really starting to creep him out.

Go on, Ping, laugh. Mushu did. "What? Man...and I thought listenin' to the ancestors was a pain in the...well." He laid down on Ping's shoulder, carefully watching the Shadow. He seemed harmless, but the little dragon wasn't about to let his guard down. Not with that things attention on Mulan so obvious.

manmaker February 15 2010, 00:57:27 UTC

"I'm the real Shang," the Shadow said, still focused on more. "And I'm sick of honour! Why should I be 'keeping my distance' for honour? What good has it done me? My father is dead, and I never told him how much he meant because honour said I couldn't!

Shang started, shocked at the mention of his father. "Don't you talk about him," he said, his voice low.

"Why not?" The Shadow said, challenging. "Oh, you think it's not dignified? I don't care!" Turning back to China, the Shadow shuffled it's feet, once again looking awkward and without the cool persona Shang usually affected. "You are shèng, and I...I don't care if it's not dignified or appropriate! I'll...I'll take whatever change I can get just to be in your presence!"

And then the Shadow bowed, then whirled around to face Ping, and bowed again. "And I...I love you!" it blurted out.

Shang's eyes widened in horror. Everyone still thought Mulan was a man! And in front of China! This disgrace to his name was unacceptable ( ... )

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