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Post by Saix on Feb 12, 2009 16:22:13 GMT -5
<Moth-Orchid> Luxord didn't avoid his gaze. "I'm not sure yet. Just a few seemingly trivial comments now have a context. It may be important, but it may be nothing." He leaned his face into Xaldin's hands his eyes sliding shut.
<anime-oujo> "I do not know, I never really understood the man myself, at least what I knew of him in the past..." There was that vaguely uncomfortable feeling from their previous encounter, Xemnas shifted just slightly into the attentions, distracting himself from the topic. "Nn~...perhaps I should look into this access code myself since several of our fold are worse for wear at present..."
<BlindTaleTeller> Saix nodded in agreement, taking a breath and looking in the direction of the Gambler of Fate and the Nocturne from his vantage point on the other side of the curtain for a moment. " I would say that, is a safe bet. " Other thoughts were foremost in his mind right then though, and he knew Marluxia was likely wondering what he wanted to talk about. " Whether or not Axel settles in the next few days.. I need to talk to you about my current state. Or, more appropriately what I plan to do in order to slow it down until the problem grinds down to a more tolerable level. "
04:27:05 am <Moth-Orchid> He waved a hand dissmissively. "I'm fine"
04:29:54 am <Hikari-Sora1> "Yeah, you look about as pale as a baby seahorse." Demyx's sea green eyes laughed along with him as he gently poked the Gambler's nose. "....hm...I'm okay now, really, you don't have to stay if you don't want to."
04:31:01 am <Moth-Orchid> "I'll keep you company for a little while at least"
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Post by Saix on Feb 12, 2009 16:22:55 GMT -5
<BlindTaleTeller> Listening as the arm that had been at the back of the lounge came forward to wrap loose but possessive around Xemnas's shoulders, he pulled his feet from the chair to settle at a more comfortable angle with his Jewel in his lap: and nodded. as his hand edged into the ends of his hair. " I'll do my best, though I haven't been keeping incredibly close tabs on things as far as the missions of late, other than browsing the postings. " and he leaned in to nip a kiss to his neck when he said in a near purr " ..and you and I haven't been discussing them for the most part when we've been together. " He was smiling a bit more as pulled back from that kiss, watching Xemnas' features as he listened intently. " Actually, not a threat, at least I don't think so, yet.. but through Axel, he's gained a bargaining 'chip' of sorts that as it turns out is directly linked to the very reason you initially sought me out. It seems before I had picked him up in the Garden.. he had done a little snooping of his own in that lab, and found something the others probably missed. It was well hidden, apparently. " a brief pause, and he opened up the letter, turning the page and pointing out to him the paragraphs in question.
'I need to ask an extra favor of you. I know you're not familiar with DiZ's systems, or what this means, but it's important that you get to Setzer before anyone else; before I surface again, if I even can. Whether or not I get to my proof, hopefully Setzer will find and retrieve what I stole from the old man. I won't say much, but there's a similar set up tucked away behind one of the shelves in the Garden. It's likely that's why the computer is such a pain in the ass. It grants access. Tell Set the class numbers on the files we looked over when we went back seem to have something to do with the password to activate the way in; and it's very, highly possible he based his final encryptions on DiZ's master program. He'll know what to do with that, as I plan on showing him exactly how to operate the system he'll have to use in order to even work this plan properly. '
The letter went on a bit longer, but that was close to the end of the third and final page.
<Hikari-Sora1> Demyx smiled and leans back in the bed letting his head slip to his pillow. "If you want, you don't have to be this nice to me all the time." He giggled and fiddled with the wires from his headphones, rolling it around between his fingers. Then as he couldn't possibly become more random... "The sea seems rough today..."
<BlindTaleTeller> " Or maybe, he's still looking to be dealt in. I'm not sure. " His eyes coming back down to Luxord's went back to studying his eyes, curious about that tone and expression. " .....this was a little too risky for the Set I knew though. Why risk his life, for Axel? There's definitely something missing here. " and he shook his head, ridding himself of that sense for the moment, or at the least setting it aside to ask with a slight return of the furrow to his brow. " Are you all right Luxord? You seem.. " and he looked for a word as his hand came up again, stroking his fingers back across the side of his head through Luxord's hair, taking a few stabs at an attempt. " ..off? Not quite yourself..? "
<Moth-Orchid> "I think, I should find Xemnas. To officially take this mission." His voice was still quiet and he had a far away look in his eyes.
<anime-oujo> "I shall fill you in, I know it is rare that we discuss the Organization itself..." He nuzzled the emerald eyed man's cheek, brushing his lips lightly over the skin as he withdrew. "Its very hard to concentrate on anything but you when we are alone." As he drew back he sighed, looking to the letter and running his gaze over the script, pursing his lips momentarily. "Well...at least we are now aware of the access code's existance rather than having to puzzle over what might unlock the proper data." The First frowned just slightly. "That man is such a pain to deal with...I wish it was not he in possession of it..."
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Post by Saix on Feb 12, 2009 16:23:20 GMT -5
<BlindTaleTeller> The Diviner got up to get a new cup for his sunflower with that answer, running his fingers softly along his hair before he stepped away and filled it, sitting back down as he offered it to him. " I wonder if Xaldin knows he was here yet.. " though he doubted if the Lancer had come home he was likely already at least partially informed and probably agrivated as all get out, if Ten hadn't found him since. Something about the Gambler of Fate seemed to ease the third's temper and agrivation down from it's worst.
<themightyalexa> Generously, Marluxia took the glas and sipped from it once, twice, and a third time before letting it settle. Tired sapphires looked towards the features of the Diviner, a brow quirked in inquisition. "I don't know if he does. If he's returned since Axel's arrival, certainly his lessers would have let him know of what has happened?" He answered softly, near certain that topis was not the one Saix wished to discuss with him.
<BlindTaleTeller> " Okay.. " Xaldin's eyes flicked across Luxord's again, more quickly, before he tucked the card into his pocket along with his quickly removed gloves to take his face in his bare hands and catch his eyes closer up. He was starting to get worried. He hadn't seen this before. His voice was very quiet but firm. " Hey. Talk to me.. what's going on in there? "
<BlindTaleTeller> " If, he has it. " Sephiroth pointed out quietly, leaning towards another kiss to his neck, higher up. " There's no telling whether Setzer actually found what he was charged with looking for, without asking Axel or more directly the man himself. Either way, I wonder if his motivation is the search he's been so blatantly parading world to world; or something else. " and then came the nibbling... as well as the kiss, and a slight slip of Sephiroth's hand as he smiled against the caramel skin to squeeze him around the waist.
<Moth-Orchid> Luxord didn't avoid his gaze. "I'm not sure yet. Just a few seemingly trivial comments now have a context. It may be important, but it may be nothing." He leaned his face into Xaldin's hands his eyes sliding shut.
<anime-oujo> "I do not know, I never really understood the man myself, at least what I knew of him in the past..." There was that vaguely uncomfortable feeling from their previous encounter, Xemnas shifted just slightly into the attentions, distracting himself from the topic. "Nn~...perhaps I should look into this access code myself since several of our fold are worse for wear at present..."
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Post by Saix on Feb 12, 2009 16:24:03 GMT -5
<BlindTaleTeller> Saix nodded in agreement, taking a breath and looking in the direction of the Gambler of Fate and the Nocturne from his vantage point on the other side of the curtain for a moment. " I would say that, is a safe bet. " Other thoughts were foremost in his mind right then though, and he knew Marluxia was likely wondering what he wanted to talk about. " Whether or not Axel settles in the next few days.. I need to talk to you about my current state. Or, more appropriately what I plan to do in order to slow it down until the problem grinds down to a more tolerable level. "
<Moth-Orchid> Luxord pulled the covers up tucking the Nocturne in to bed. "You must still be tired. Even sped up healing takes a lot of energy."
<BlindTaleTeller> A soft nod after a moment or two listening to his reply, and Xaldin leaned in, pressing his forehead to Luxord's softly, brushing his thumbs back across his cheeks letting his eyes close. " All right.. if you want to talk about it or need any help, just ask me. " almost whispered softly against his lips before he kissed them, soft and affectionate, though his brows were furrowed again very slightly as he came back a bit from it. " Lux... are you sure, you're all right with this? He's ancient history as far I'm concerned.. but; if I know him; he'll throw that history in your face just to try to get and gauge a reaction out of you. "
<Hikari-Sora1> "It's kinda cool. The sea never changes. Over time it keeps rolling day in and day out while everything around it grows and moves on..." He smiled and reached over, picking up a CD case with the ocean on the cover, fingering the picture tenderly. "Mf, the waters are receding...something's going to happen." Demyx frowned.
<Moth-Orchid> Luxord looked insulted. "You may be able to get to me, but he never could. Not once in all the times he and Jenkins ran into eachother....usualy trying to scam the same casio..."
<Moth-Orchid> He leaned over listening to the Nocturne interest, "Does it?"
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Post by Saix on Feb 12, 2009 16:24:29 GMT -5
<Hikari-Sora1> "Hm?" Sea green eyes blinked softly, looking back at Luxord. "Well...yeah, the sea's been here for millions of years. Unchanging, it's not going anywhere soon." He grinned.
<BlindTaleTeller> Sephiroth shrugged a little on one side, and smoothed two fingers along his bangs after setting the letter aside. " What I remember of him never seemed that complicated. More than capable in his perceptions of navigating complicated and difficult situations most certainly.. but otherwise he seemed fairly base. Wanderer, Gambler, duelist, and attention whore really. " A short, soft snort. " Very charming in extremes for the most part, though Xaldin would likely say 'unless you were in a relationship with him.' " he was easy to follow the change in subject though as it came, nodding. " If that's possible. I think he may have been referring to the hard files stored in the Lab in Radiant Garden in that case. Which means, unless you have pictures of each class in the files to know you have them all.. you either don't have much hope of cracking said code, or it will be incomplete. "
<anime-oujo> "Well then...since Eight is aware of what they are I suppose you may want to ask that question when you go to explain things to him..." Xemnas murmured as he rested his forehead against his Seraph's, licking his own lips idly. "I hope that whatever it is remains in the lab, I do not wish to deal with Setzer at all."
<BlindTaleTeller> Xaldin shook his head a bit in towards the idea of another kiss. " I.. " a soft little sigh. " I just wanted to warn you I suppose. " His eyes shifted over the handsome teals close to his own, a half a smile quirked up again as he let his hands slide down to the base of his neck. " I know you have an impeccable poker face, it's not about that. " He had a hard time putting what was in his mind otherwise into words, so he left it at that; huffing a soft but somewhat stressed chuckle " That sounds like Setzer all right. " before his lips connected again, the sound ending with a more content hum.
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Post by Marluxia on Feb 12, 2009 22:46:03 GMT -5
(continuing here for the time being)
The pink-haired Assassin did his best to turn his full attention to Saix. He would, after all, need all his focus at this point, for the painkiller was taking it's toll on his wakeful state. "I see," He answered, "And what is it you plan to do until that time, to lessen it's effect on you?"
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Post by Saix on Feb 12, 2009 23:00:07 GMT -5
For a moment, Saix didn't seem to want to answer, drawing in a breath through his nose. " Disappear, for a while. Perhaps, seek Setzer out, or look further into a few of the other things That have been coming up and to my attention off world. It won't be for a few days yet at the least. " Another breath, and his eyes scanned over Marluxia's wounds again. " It's becoming more and more obvious that I am useless, at the moment. " For one. " And that stepping off world isn't helping my condition. Slowing it down yes; but .. it doesn't seem to have been stopping the affect. If I had been here for this: at this point, in a physical fight, I only would have been in the way and a burden. Further, I doubt it will take long for Xemnas' temper to turn fully to me. I would rather be or at least seem busy elsewhere when that happens. I want to be certain he blames me and me alone for it though, before I go. "
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Post by Marluxia on Feb 12, 2009 23:16:23 GMT -5
Marluxia didn't react much; he had foreseen such and it would be cruel to ask the other otherwise. He knew the Diviner was ailing with each moment the moon remained as it was, it's own recovery just no fast enough. He didn't want the other to leave, but it wasn't about what he wanted. True, he could have left with the other, but it was not his place to do so. Slowly, Marluxia gave a faint smile, likely one of the few moments he felt closest to an emotion for a long time. His hand came up and gently touched to Saix's cheek, his thumb barely caressing it, "Understood. Will you tell Zexion or would you rather I do it?"
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Post by Saix on Feb 12, 2009 23:45:39 GMT -5
Another breath in, leaning softly into his touch and closing his eyes and he turned his face so that he could kiss the center of Marluxia's palm. " ..I would like to myself; but. " A soft sigh. " I doubt I'll see him before I'm ready to leave. He doesn't seek me out in the rare instances when he's available, and things have felt odd between us for a good, long while anyway. "
Saix didn't want to leave either, but he didn't see many options. He didn't have to ask to know Marluxia wouldn't come with him even if he had asked. The Assassin still had his worth among the Organization, as well as a second lover to be with. " I don't know exactly when I'll be leaving. I will of course let you know before I go. " There was another, selfish reason why he wanted to leave; but he held that back, simply and softly nuzzling into Marluxia's hand instead.
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Post by Marluxia on Feb 12, 2009 23:55:31 GMT -5
"Then I will tell him..." Marluxia answered softly. Not that he saw the Schemer as often either, but he'd likely find the boy before Saix ever would. Honestly, he would have not minded at least being asked, even if he knew it weren't plausible. He merely smiled, thankful that the drug had numbed most of his senses and mind at the moment, but he wouldn't have questioned the other either. "As long as you keep to your word and inform me before you leave. And... keep safe."
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Post by Saix on Feb 13, 2009 0:17:54 GMT -5
" Thank you. " And he kissed his palm again, bringing his hand up to simply hold it; still half wishing he had been home when Axel had come back, some part of him still telling himself he might have made a difference and been able to lessen the overall damage done to both parties, somehow. He nodded quickly to the last, though he did purposely leave out one portion of the request. " I swear, I will tell you before I leave. "
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Post by Marluxia on Feb 13, 2009 0:25:35 GMT -5
"Saix." Marluxia was stern, frowning, "At the very least promise me you will not die. It does none of us any good if you pass or do not return." He chewed his lower lip before adding, "And I do not wish to hear of your passing or wish to not see you return. I would not be able to handle that burden, even for the sake of retrieving my heart."
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Post by Saix on Feb 13, 2009 0:57:08 GMT -5
Sighing softly, Saix's chin tucked a little before he sat back. " I'll try. " But he didn't promise. He didn't know what might or might not happen. He couldn't help but slip in the bad joke with a smile: " If I do, and I come back up out of the water.. you have my permission to beat me over the head multiple times as soon as I'm on the beach again. "
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Post by Marluxia on Feb 13, 2009 1:10:34 GMT -5
Marluxia let his hand drop, trying to seem threatening with his tired and worn appearance as he answered, "If I catch you coming back by that way, your best bet would to be like Axel and run. Otherwise I'll send you right back in." He was upset, otherwise he would have not spoken so harshly, knowing he would be unable to raise his blade against the other, even if in defense against the Diviner's own. He could not stomach nor fathom the risk of actually harming his beloved butterfly, and that was a point of weakness for him. "I'm serious Saix... please don't make me beg you to at least try to keep from getting hurt? "
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Post by Saix on Feb 13, 2009 1:35:26 GMT -5
Saix's expression evened, far more serious as he drew his own hand back into his lap. " Well if that's the case so be it then. " And he shook his head, looking to the covers instead of his face, a little agitated by the depth of the comment, and running his tongue along the backs of his teeth as he listened to the next. " My purpose won't change when I leave this world. I still want the goal, or least it's possibility. And I won't stop trying to pursue it, no matter where I am or what depths of personal shame I'm brought to in this state during the attempt. But if you want me to give you a lie of that nature, all right. I swear it. "
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