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Post by cricketiris on Jan 29, 2009 5:21:52 GMT -5
That was the trouble with Time. You could meet yourself both coming and going: past selves, future selves, alternate selves. It was hard knowing that no matter how many times you bought the record again, the needle cut into the part of the song you hated the most.
The solution? Smash the damn album.
It wasn't really betrayal he reassured himself, more like, out-sourcing. It wasn't as though he was trying to stop them or really get away from them, but he wasn't needed. He felt like a old game that had become tiring and put on a shelf until someone remembered it. He was just choosing the shelf he preferred to wait on instead of that empty, lonely castle watching as he became more and more...forgotten.
In there was emptiness, here there were at least a few good memories. The sea, the ships, the storms, here at least was excitement and eternal opportunity to do the one thing he loved most...
...gamble with fate.
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Post by Xaldin on Feb 2, 2009 20:04:39 GMT -5
xaldinstrips (5:35:23 AM): Xaldin: *a bit tired, seeking out a gambler after getting back, not sensing Luxord in the castle*
MinakoAnioY2k (5:39:26 AM): Dealer: *bored and tossing cards into a top hat again*
xaldinstrips (5:41:41 AM): Xaldin: Ah. *bends a bit to be more even with it's level* Any idea where your master is, by chance?
MinakoAnioY2k (5:42:47 AM): Dealer: *playing pirate, I wish he didn't leave me behind*
xaldinstrips (5:44:15 AM): Xaldin: Hm. Thank you. *starts off, though half a step away he turns again* Want some company at least? Maybe some one to play with?
MinakoAnioY2k (5:45:02 AM): Dealer: *not another Dancer who tries to make me waltz and steps on my feet please*
xaldinstrips (5:49:44 AM): Xaldin: *chuckles softly* No, though this one can get quite ...excited, over a proper game of checkers. *nodding back, Dinah wisped up behind him, said checker board in clawed hands* Known to play simpler card games as well.. *leaving the more wily of his Dragoons to the Gambler's company, he made a good guess as to where the Gambler of Fate was; ditching his leather jacket through one portal before he arrived in Port Royale and started walking feeling the place over for the familiar breath. He wasn't dressed -too- strangely, at least*
xaldinstrips (5:51:17 AM): Dinah: : D *holds out the board: Hello! .... pulls back the board and offers a thin hand first instead*
MinakoAnioY2k (5:52:42 AM): Luxord: *just pulling away from the small tropical island where he'd left Jack; not the most creative choice but traditional at least. And the man wouldn't be likly to be much trouble until the rum ran out*
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Post by Xaldin on Feb 2, 2009 20:07:39 GMT -5
MinakoAnioY2k (5:53:12 AM): Dealer: Hello *shakes*
xaldinstrips (6:01:28 AM): Dinah: *rambles a bit through it's chittering, board rightside up, upside down.. sideways.. * (Long day long day, but the beach is pretty when the lop-heads aren't about, but oh so boring.) *..and scratches it's head* (..suppose it doesn't much matter which way with this board, hm? all the same. Oh, you haven't seen a spikey haired grayling have you..?) *brief pause setting up the board to one side of the hat and cards* (...or rather a purple chicken with many scars? ..or was it a man with a whi-- the other one, with blue cards. )
xaldinstrips (6:03:49 AM): Xaldin: *manages a spot on the docks, pushing a little further out before he decided to try another island, and finally 'caught wind' of him; portalling off again and ending up on deck; looking around for a moment before his blue eyes went up to the helm* Mm. There you are.
MinakoAnioY2k (6:06:44 AM): Dealer: *momentarily speechless as he realigns the bored properly* (You appear to be decribing a jumble of the Beach, some Assassins, whom seem to be popping up recently *yes I noticed thank you oh so very much for the heads up* the Superior, yourself and my master.
MinakoAnioY2k (6:09:01 AM): Luxord: You too? Why is it that no one speaks to me for weeks, and then when I get sick of it, everyone comes after me?
xaldinstrips (6:13:41 AM): Dinah: (really? You've seen Assassins? I haven't seen any at all.. just the lop-heads. Silly berserkers.) *rights the pieces as it changes the board* (Would be worried if so. It'd mean the fire-breather's back, had at his proof and no-ones said a thing.) *and scoots the first piece out* (But no no, not at all, not them. That trouble what my master's been looking out for.. the one with the -blue- cards. Been trying to get a hold of the master, that one: standing order in our lot's to keep an eye out.) *a few moments tapping a thin finger along it's jaw* (Hm. Was described something like the Superior though.. 'cepting the scars.. and purple. Never sen the Superior purple. Yet.)
xaldinstrips (6:23:12 AM): Xaldin: *eyes dull slightly with the greeting, what smile was there fading slowly pulling his hands into his pockets* If you would rather I leave then.. I can.
MinakoAnioY2k (6:27:07 AM): Luxord: I just don't see the point in coming after someone you've ignored for weeks. *turns the wheel slowly* If you do feel free to enlighten me
xaldinstrips (6:31:27 AM): Xaldin: *adjusts his footing slightly, letting out a slow breath* I haven't been ignoring you. I've either been out on lesser missions, taking care of a certain problem, or haven't known where you were honestly. But if you want to get on it that way, I wouldn't have minded you seeking me out every once in a while: rather than the other way around.
MinakoAnioY2k (6:40:29 AM): Luxord: Wouldn't want to spoil your concentration. You're always in demand, seemed a bit much to ask more of you. It's not even as if I had something to do, no mission no nothing. I just decided to wait somewhere less depressing than my old room, until if and when Xemnas decided he needed an extra warm body somewhere.
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Post by Xaldin on Feb 2, 2009 20:09:54 GMT -5
xaldinstrips (6:43:20 AM): Xaldin: *pursed his lips softly* The missions are posted openly Luxord. If you wanted one all you had to do was choose one. *shakes his head* Hell, the one I myself posted hasn't been touched. That was.. a month ago? More? *shrugs very slightly, turning away by half* ..not that I'm sure you'd want that one anyway..
MinakoAnioY2k (6:46:21 AM): Luxord: Depends I suppose. Is it any worse than feeling absolutely useless?
xaldinstrips (6:50:20 AM): Xaldin: *probably the stiffest and most uncomfortable he'd appeared since coming up out of the water: taking a very deep breath opening his mouth only to let it out after with a few thoughts to himself before he said* I don't know.. all things said from your side to this point though, I suppose what worry I did have for considering asking you are pointless now anyway. Some one's snooping around looking for me, and given who it is and thier timing, I can't help but wonder why, just for one.
MinakoAnioY2k (6:57:17 AM): Luxord: *poker faced* You think I don't care I'm not supposed to mention anything about you to a certain someone who'd ask?
xaldinstrips (7:07:27 AM): Xaldin: *shakes his head again, tones lilted downwards but otherwise untelling; his eyes were set out to sea: but his position hadn't changed* Doesn't really matter what I think any more. I don't want, and we don't need him snooping around. Word has it he's going world to world spreading my old name here and there, along with a somewhat updated description of me. Apparently the key master said just enough to the right people to hand him some of what I look like now. *a deep sigh* Xemnas doesn't know this yet, but I got rid of him once a long time ago. I don't want him around now any more than I did then. I do want to know what the hell he wants though. He's got some timing suddenly popping up -just- as we were coming around, and making motions in the Garden.
MinakoAnioY2k (7:12:36 AM): Luxord: If you wanted me to find out you could have just said so. The implications on those postings is that someone is already on it and don't bugger it up for them by handing out more details.
xaldinstrips (7:19:01 AM): Xaldin: *shook his head again, shortly, keeping something back and remaining factual: a little too casual, speech wise: the rest of him was still very stiff* It wasn't like that, and the postings wouldn't be up they way they were if they weren't up for grabs. Unless they've been replied to as taken.. very few aren't free for all. I don't think we have any that are closed-members at this point. *and shook his head again, briefly raising his brows before they lowered* Moot point now. I don't care who takes it any more. *a portal opened to his left* I just want the idea of Setzer and all the baggage that comes with him off my back.
MinakoAnioY2k (7:29:31 AM): Luxord: Those of us not in the inner circle can't read your minds you know as to how those postings are set up you know. I can hardly seek you out when I never know where to start looking. And *swung the ship to starboard just enough to make Xaldin take a few steps to the right to keep his balance* if we're talking about the same Setzer, I would have thought I'd be too under suspision to take the mission.
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Post by Xaldin on Feb 2, 2009 20:13:30 GMT -5
xaldinstrips (7:35:30 AM): Xaldin: *taking a breath, he didn't bother with the extra steps, letting his feet up off the deck entirely with a short but heavily contained and controlled twist of wind* That's why questions were made to be asked. I'm not the only one there is to ask about any posting. *setting his feet down again, he shook his head* He doesn't fully know what kind of company I;'ve been keeping in detail or where to find us, or he would have shown at the castle already. He's barely refitted the Blackjack, collected a few moogles for the usual cheap crew. He likely stumbled on Saix and Leon out of pure luck.
MinakoAnioY2k (7:44:58 AM): Luxord: *gripping the wheel tightly now* What about you and me?
xaldinstrips (7:57:44 AM): Xaldin: *lets it pass for a few seconds, his head tipping down a half a notch, jaw setting and slackening again, a bit quieter* I .. is there anything here, is there an us any more for me to hang onto?
MinakoAnioY2k (8:10:41 AM): Luxord: *holds up his dice as if to roll them again but hesitates and puts them away, and looked down at the wheel, the poker face suddenly gone* not being able to see you, it hurts. I did try to find you but I never succeeded. I suppose if there was nothing, this wouldn't hurt so damn much
xaldinstrips (8:27:12 AM): Xaldin: Mm. *the motion to look back over his shoulder almost stuttered* I don't know what to say, that wouldn't be biting. And I don't want to bite at you. *another moment or two, and he faced the water again* ...do you want me to stay?
MinakoAnioY2k (8:29:47 AM): Luxord: You may as well bite, it always seems to be all my fault. *hasn't recovered his poker face yet* You don't sound much like you want to stay
xaldinstrips (8:32:28 AM): Xaldin: *shook his head* I wouldn't have come at all, if I didn't want to be with you.
MinakoAnioY2k (8:35:21 AM): Luxord: What happens if you stay?
xaldinstrips (8:41:07 AM): Xaldin: *finally took half a step back to look up at him, the uncertain half frown steady on his face* I thought I knew on my way here. I'm not as certain as I was. What do you want to happen?
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Post by Xaldin on Feb 2, 2009 20:19:41 GMT -5
MinakoAnioY2k (8:47:50 AM): Luxord: *looks up more to steer the ship than anything else, he still can't quite hide how he's feeling* I want to know I have a reason to come back.
xaldinstrips (8:53:40 AM): Xaldin: *doesn't hesitate making his way up the steps, blue eyes locked on him letting off a soft huffing breath before he stepped in behind him, and aimed his mouth close to his neck just under his ear to whisper softly as his hands came up to his shoulders* I want you to come back. I want you with me.
MinakoAnioY2k (9:00:04 AM): Luxord: *tilts his head forward and shivers slightly* All I wanted was to feel needed in some way. I've been trying to understand for so long but look where it's gotten me.
xaldinstrips (9:07:55 AM): Xaldin: *presses a soft kiss to his neck, squeezing his shoulders for a moment as if to rub them before pulling them down loosely around his waist* Luxord. It isn't much by comparison, and I'm not talking about.. missions when I say: I need you. And the Organization wouldn't be much without you. I don't think so anyway. Though.. I may be, a little biased there.
MinakoAnioY2k (9:19:39 AM): Luxord: That's the problem, it's been so long since anyone seemed to need me for anything *calls over a Gambler to take the wheel* It gets lonely behind the mask
xaldinstrips (9:25:30 AM): Xaldin: That's not true. At the very least I know it's not. *tugged him back softly, and turned him in his arms to pull his chin up to meet his eyes as his own came down a bit, close and quiet, stroking his thumb back across his cheek* And if it's lonely, let me in more often? I promise you, if you do.. I can, and I will do the same.
MinakoAnioY2k (9:34:46 AM): Luxord: It's not easy...*leans into the touch* I....*flicks up his cards and puts them in Xaldin's pocket* I don't do well when I don't know the rules of the game. Even worse when it's not a game.
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Post by Xaldin on Feb 2, 2009 20:23:31 GMT -5
xaldinstrips (1:56:08 AM): Xaldin: I know. *strokes his fingers back along the lines of his face and stroked those fingertips back through his hair as he held him close, a little smile coming up for where he put the cards* I know it's not. For the rules.. *and tipped his lips in closer to brush against the blond's* ..they're simpler than you think. I entrust you, with everything that's left in me: to keep, to support, or to break.. and you, when you're ready, you do the same.
MinakoAnioY2k (1:59:25 AM): Luxord: *closed his eyes and leaned into the other man* I'm sorry Xaldin.
xaldinstrips (2:05:49 AM): Xaldin: *chuckled very softly against his lips, nuzzling one cheek briefly as he held him in closer with the lean and gave him a soft squeeze* What for? This is as high a stake game as is gets for someone like me; letting someone in. I knew that, before the first time you rolled those dice. But if you want, need something badly enough.. *and kissed at his ear, over the first piercing* ..sometimes, you have to take risk of getting hurt along the way.
MinakoAnioY2k (2:11:47 AM): Luxord: *manged to pull himself together for a moment and looked away*High stakes yes, but this is the first time the thought of losing has been frightening.
xaldinstrips (2:36:02 AM): Xaldin: I know. In this game.. if you lose? So do I. *brushing his fingers over his cheek again he kissed the peak* I'll make you a promise?
MinakoAnioY2k (2:38:34 AM): Luxord: *looks back* Promise?
xaldinstrips (2:39:32 AM): Xaldin: *nods softly* I won't fold, if you won't.
MinakoAnioY2k (2:43:34 AM): Luxord: *loses the poker face again* Damn you. *leans forward resting his forehead on Xaldin's shoulder, mortified that the man in front of him so easily ruined his composure*
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Post by Xaldin on Feb 2, 2009 20:27:37 GMT -5
xaldinstrips (2:55:49 AM): Xaldin: *closes his eyes a moment turning his head to press a kiss to his temple, letting his fingers massage softly along down the back of his neck, smiling a little again and whispering over his ear* Is that a yes?~
MinakoAnioY2k (2:59:36 AM): Luxord: No... *he pulled back and looked at Xaldin, his expression for the first time uncensored and unguarded. He leaned up and kissed him tenderly and deeply* that was.
xaldinstrips (3:08:14 AM): Xaldin: *kissed back after a moment of mild surprise, humming through a much wider smile as their lips parted again* ..that.. is as addictive an answer as it is good to me, by the way.. *already leaning in towards another kiss* ...one more.. *and it was his turn to kiss Luxord, deep, soft, sweet; and reluctant to pull back.. though he did* ..with the hope and want for many more to come.
MinakoAnioY2k (3:10:57 AM): Luxord: Might be you're lucky day. *he leaned in for another kiss. the warmth and scent of the Lancer, how could something so simple have suck an effect on him? It didn't seem fair*
xaldinstrips (3:17:18 AM): Xaldin: *met that next kiss, a soft mixed sigh of still contentment and slowly stirring extra pleasure, bringing his other hand up higher to press softly at the small of Luxord's back; every time.. every time, kissing him left Xaldin a little light headed: and he smiled even as he changed angles to have another* ..I think my lucky streak, has been running longer than that; whether you fixed the dice the first time or not..
MinakoAnioY2k (3:19:43 AM): Luxord: Didn't roll them this time
xaldinstrips (3:28:20 AM): Xaldin: I'm glad you didn't need them. *kisses him softly again, though glancing towards the nearby gambler as his fingers pet through the shorthairs at the back of his neck* ...should.. we take this, below deck?
MinakoAnioY2k (3:29:32 AM): Luxord: Mmm-hmm
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Post by Xaldin on Feb 2, 2009 20:31:33 GMT -5
xaldinstrips (3:44:10 AM): Xaldin: *one more lingering, warm, pressing kiss: pulling the hand at his back forward and up to hook a finger into the v of his shirt and softly tug him along, one thumb slipping down teasing at the idea of flicking the first button open; though he didn't until they were in the door.. letting his fingers slip down to the next one* Mmm. Wonder if I'll run out of buttons before we get there.. *and kissing him again*
MinakoAnioY2k (3:49:02 AM): Luxord: Only one way to find out. *he let his own hands slide up Xaldin's chest sighing happily* It's a nice room *he grinned opening the door and tugging Xald inside*
xaldinstrips (4:05:13 AM): Xaldin: Mmhmm.. *was down two more as Luxord pulled him in, smiling: his eyes were almost stuck on the blond in front of him and in his hands* ..beautiful. *said just after the statement about the room, though staring into those teal eyes as the last button gave and his fingers slipped in, feeling drawn towards that next kiss: it wasn't hard to figure out he wasn't talking about the room*
MinakoAnioY2k (4:20:09 AM): Luxord: *was again mortified to find a blush creeping up his cheeks* You must be some kind of illegal. I feel like this this is the first hit in the middle of a bad withdrawal. How is it you make me go all to peices? *he complained as he pulled Xal down onto the spacious bunk*
xaldinstrips (4:32:38 AM): Xaldin: *leaning over him on his knees and one hand, his smile was happy, and close as the knuckles of his other hand caressed across his skin pushing and pulling Luxord's shirt aside* Maybe I can answer, when I figure out how just feeling your breath across the room can feel like it's drawing me to your side from the inside, or how I can't have enough of your eyes alone when I catch them. *a soft brushed kiss almost nodded from his lips back to the soft spot under his ear high at his neck* Tell me how even worlds apart, no matter the task, no matter how focused.. you can always be there on my mind.. and maybe we'll have the answer.. *kissing again at that spot, his hand wandered along his side and settled his fingers into the waistband of his pants, slipping along the skin to find the buttons and ease them loose before his fingers flattened against his lower stomach feeling the warmth and texture downward*
MinakoAnioY2k (4:38:02 AM): Luxord: *barely managed to stifle a gasp and moaned softly* Really? I'm told I'm actually pretty forgettable. *He tugged Xaldin's shirt out of his pants slidign his hands up the other mans back* I thought I'd been forgotten again.
xaldinstrips (4:49:00 AM): Xaldin: *smoothing his fingers back along the slope of flesh covering the line of his hip, he smirked a bit in his smile against his neck* Who ever told you that Luxord, is a liar. *the muscle of his back twitching lightly under Luxord's fingertips in appreciation, a soft but deep-toned humming moan came up as he took a breath of his close scent* I couldn't forget you if I tried.. *and kissed next a little lower at his pulse before suckling, pulling his hands up briefly and leaning into it as he tugged his own shirt free, just that moment of disconnect getting it over his head and off to the side somewhere off the bunk, his braids tumbling behind as he started kissing across the base of his throat*
MinakoAnioY2k (4:53:27 AM): Luxord: *sighed and moaned softly as he exposed more of his neck and slide his hands up the broad shoulders* Xaldin...look at what you do to me.. * he tangled one hand in the braids at the base of the lancer's neck* No control at all little some schoolboy.
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