Vanitas had noticed it skulking about the edge of the plaza earlier, from a concealed point of a nearby rooftop. At the time, he hadn't thought much of it--after all, he was used to seeing unusual creatures by now. Heck, it'd be more unusual not to see something, with the way this place operated.
It was only when it ventured away, out into the open that he saw the strangely familiar marking on it's head. Now, where had he seen that before...?
This is worth getting closer to. And in a moment Vanitas does just that, with the help of a dark portal.]
Going somewhere? [Let's see if it can understand speech.]
[ If a Dusk could shriek, it would do so right now. As it is Xion goes dead still for an instant then bristles wildly, her "hood" unzipping in a sudden burst (and silent hiss) as she darts backwards and away, though she never stops facing him. She keeps her clawed hands out in front of her and her body low to the ground, not attacking, but very much on guard.
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[Well, that's an interesting reaction. So it's not exactly friendly, whatever it is. But Vanitas doesn't show any hostilty in return... only pauses and slightly raises an eyebrow.]
[ ... nnnnnnn. she loosens up, raising her stance a little as she simultaneously lowers her claws, but she still watches him warily. Abruptly she darts a few feet back, further away, and only then does she straighten up fully when facing him.
[It doesn't take Roxas long to register what he's just seen twist in front of him as it approaches his house.
The question, he supposed, is what would a Dusk want to do with their house and how would it...no. Screw it, now's not the time to ask questions. He summons his Keyblades and slowly prepares to stalk the Dusk. Even if it were to turn and attack, he'd be ready. Hold on, Dusk, this Nobody's currently following you.]
[ It was, of course, only once she'd gotten close that Xion had realized the fault in her plan.
The boys would see a Dusk. What would SHE do if she saw a Dusk? Probably go for a weapon, that's what. And she knows in her heart that's what all the boys will do. She can't go home. She'd come to a stop on the road, skulking and twisting about in one spot, trying to figure out what to do ...
She hasn't seen Roxas yet, Roxas being the creepy stalker that he is. She stares at the house for a moment, everything about her posture hunched ... almost sad. But Dusks can't be sad, right?
Finally she continues down the road, slowly, not looking back. Where can she possibly go...? ]
[He was expecting to go up behind the Dusk and whack its head off and that be the end of that. What he wasn't expecting was the Dusk to...turn around and start to walk off. He lowers his Keyblades a bit (not much, mind you, but a bit) as he starts to follow it again. There's something very off about this situation.]
[ WHAT. She can talk! Her hands fly to her throat, then her face --
... ah. This is confusing. The change she senses in her body is not in step with her outward changes. Who is she? What is she? Only her voice is the same. There is a lot of fear in her face as she stares at him. ]
[The girl inside seems... happy. At least, happy to see her. She certainly can't be thrilled about the form she's in...
As Ammy steps closer, she draws a half-circle around Xion in her mind, completing the motion with a subtle movement of her tail. Once she focuses again, a half circle of different kinds of flowers rise up before her.]
[ She startles, initially scrambling backward ... then settles, just waving and weaving, looking at the flowers. Then she slinks down low, to get a real close look. ... they're so pretty!! She looks up at Amaterasu then, amazed, wishing she could express her appreciation.
She curls up within the half circle of flowers, contented for the moment. ]
Xion has a lot of lingering affection left over for him from the family AU, so quite contrary to her reactions to the others so far, she darts right over to him, going so far as to hide behind him.
She ... thinks he won't Keyblade her, anyway, unlike the other boys would. He's probably safe.
[ ... she peeks over his shoulder, darting her head this way and that. No Keyblades in sight, right???
With that done, she slithers back out from behind him to stand in front of him instead, weaving and waving from side to side. She shakes her head no, though. If a Dusk has a voice she doesn't know how to use it. ]
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Vanitas had noticed it skulking about the edge of the plaza earlier, from a concealed point of a nearby rooftop. At the time, he hadn't thought much of it--after all, he was used to seeing unusual creatures by now. Heck, it'd be more unusual not to see something, with the way this place operated.
It was only when it ventured away, out into the open that he saw the strangely familiar marking on it's head. Now, where had he seen that before...?
This is worth getting closer to. And in a moment Vanitas does just that, with the help of a dark portal.]
Going somewhere? [Let's see if it can understand speech.]
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... of all the people to run into ... ]
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Relax. I'm not gonna attack you. [Yet.]
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... back and forth her body weaves.
She flicks a claw at him, a dismissive gesture. ]
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The question, he supposed, is what would a Dusk want to do with their house and how would it...no. Screw it, now's not the time to ask questions. He summons his Keyblades and slowly prepares to stalk the Dusk. Even if it were to turn and attack, he'd be ready. Hold on, Dusk, this Nobody's currently following you.]
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The boys would see a Dusk. What would SHE do if she saw a Dusk? Probably go for a weapon, that's what. And she knows in her heart that's what all the boys will do. She can't go home. She'd come to a stop on the road, skulking and twisting about in one spot, trying to figure out what to do ...
She hasn't seen Roxas yet, Roxas being the creepy stalker that he is. She stares at the house for a moment, everything about her posture hunched ... almost sad. But Dusks can't be sad, right?
Finally she continues down the road, slowly, not looking back. Where can she possibly go...? ]
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Where are you going?
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TURN AROUND.
IS THAT ROXAS WITH TWO KEYBLADES.
OH GOD RUN AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Darting ... behind ... some bushes now, tyvm. Please don't Keyblade me I'm innocent ]
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It must be a New Feather. Mewtwo would remember seeing something like it around before. It seems...skittish?
He stops to stare as it passes.]
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There is a woman, in a long black cloak. She is simply standing there, lost in thought.
But when did that change happen? Too fast to have occurred even in the space of a blink.
Helpfully, however, there is now a pair of violet wings visible on her back. ]
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....ohhhh.
Telepathy tends to startle people. Mewtwo sits back and makes a quiet throat-clearing noise instead.]
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Turns. ]
Mewt--
[ WHAT. She can talk! Her hands fly to her throat, then her face --
... ah. This is confusing. The change she senses in her body is not in step with her outward changes. Who is she? What is she? Only her voice is the same. There is a lot of fear in her face as she stares at him. ]
... who do you see?
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She tilts her head and steps closer, letting out a quiet little whine. Hey there...]
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For a moment Xion's so caught up in trying to place the thing before her that she forgets her misery.
Then it hits her--
Amaterasu!
Oh, Miyabi will be so happy....
Without really thinking, Xion inches towards her, wishing she could smile. ]
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As Ammy steps closer, she draws a half-circle around Xion in her mind, completing the motion with a subtle movement of her tail. Once she focuses again, a half circle of different kinds of flowers rise up before her.]
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She curls up within the half circle of flowers, contented for the moment. ]
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So bizarre... Well, Ven's curious enough to follow the creature.]
Hey...
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Xion has a lot of lingering affection left over for him from the family AU, so quite contrary to her reactions to the others so far, she darts right over to him, going so far as to hide behind him.
She ... thinks he won't Keyblade her, anyway, unlike the other boys would. He's probably safe.
Right??? ]
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Hey, I don't think I've seen you before. Can you talk?
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With that done, she slithers back out from behind him to stand in front of him instead, weaving and waving from side to side. She shakes her head no, though. If a Dusk has a voice she doesn't know how to use it. ]
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