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Post by Jay on Jul 8, 2011 11:00:38 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/NeroText.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(251),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:242px;color:#3c6b72;)]Gavin ate slowly out of habit rather than human etiquette. As he listened to the words of Emma and the weapons master, he took them slowly into his thoughts and understood. Humans were so different from pokemon, at times, yet when he stopped and thought about it, it was some survival of the fittest gone wrong, and it saddened him a little. 'Better to judge the hearts rather than the heads,' he hummed to himself projecting his thoughts towards everyone.
Nero had stopped eating a moment to listen to Emma and the weapons master's words. At Gavin's comment, she found herself almost a tad confused. However, Gavin seemed to realize this and made a quiet comment only to Nero who then finally understood. After a moment, she bit into the food softly again and nodded her head. "Things aren't always just black and white," she finally stated. "But maybe if things in the country turn around, they'll become a better shade of gray." [/scrolly] |
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Post by Lady Leaf on Jul 9, 2011 3:52:25 GMT -5
The older man paused his carving for a moment after Gavin spoke, his dark eyes falling on the pokemon. It almost looked like he was going to say something but instead he just smiled, nodded and continued carving away. “ Sometimes it’s so haaard to judge what’s in a person heart.” Emma complained after a moment. She knew it was a silly thing to say, and a little lazy of her, but she really wished she could just look at someone and see what they were. Of course it was never that simple. Not even for the pokemon. Her attention then went back to Nero as she spoke, and soon she found herself nodding. It was true, nothing was black and white. Just as nothing was easy in life. “ You know what I think?” She asked suddenly, looking at Nero, “ I think you’re many years wiser than most your age. Though I haven’t figured out why yet.” Before she could say anything more her father let out a small laugh, adding “ Because she listens more and yaps less.” His comment caused Emma to glare at him for a moment, but it was clear by his laugher that he had only been joking. Soon enough her eyes fell back on Nero and she gave a grin.
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Post by Jay on Jul 9, 2011 23:58:09 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/NeroText.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(251),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:242px;color:#3c6b72;)]Nero had fought to keep but lost control of a laugh that finally brought itself fourth from her. Shaking her head slowly, she managed to catch a hold of herself quickly enough. "I... actually find it hard to talk sometimes," she admitted rubbing the back of her neck slowly at this. Gavin was rather surprised to hear Nero's confession of sorts. Indeed, he knew that she spoke little around most humans but hadn't really thought that she found it difficult... Then again, that made sense, really and Gavin wondered why he had never noticed this previously. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Lady Leaf on Jul 12, 2011 13:54:55 GMT -5
The old man didn't seem all too surprised about Nero's confession. Emma on the other hand was shocked and almost in disbelief. " Really?" She gasped, her eyes blinking a couple times as she leaned in a bit, " I found you quieter but I didn't even realize. Oh I hope I haven’t been pushing you." She gave a small, apologetic bow suddenly " I'm sorry if I have." She had been talking to Nero since they met and she hadn't even thought that her constant talking might be pushing Nero. She was a horrible person not even thinking about what other people felt!
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Post by Jay on Jul 14, 2011 13:27:43 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/NeroText.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(251),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:242px;color:#3c6b72;)]Nero blinked at Emma's words but sweat dropped a little before slowly smiling. "No it's alright, truthfully," she answered back looking at Emma. "I'm... always more comfortable in Tree-Top Town, so it's not such a push...." she managed to push her smile up a little more. Gavin smiled rather big at Nero's words. It was good that she had a place like this... If only everyone had such a place... No matter, Gavin wouldn't worry about the world at the moment. 'A Sanctuary maybe?' he smiled a little. Nero blinked at Gavin's words but then nodded a little. "It's home, after all." [/scrolly] |
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Post by Lady Leaf on Jul 20, 2011 15:35:43 GMT -5
Emma was comforted by Nero’s words and gave a returning smile. She was about to say something when Nero added four last words. “ And it shall always be home.” Emma replied, her smile growing even more, “ You will always be welcome here no matter how long you’ve been away. Right dad?” The older man didn’t look away from his bone carving as he was addressed but he did reply, “ She’s one of us.” was all he replied with before letting out a long sigh and looking up from his bone, “ You two going to actually eat all that or spend your time yapping all night?” It was a tease of course which became obvious as a grin filled his face as he returned to working on his carving.
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Post by Jay on Jul 20, 2011 15:44:21 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/NeroText.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(251),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:242px;color:#3c6b72;)]At the weapons master's words, Nero literally laughed. Suddenly finding fingers around her mouth as a startled blush also came to her face, she slowly uncovered her hand again with something of a calmer smile. "The food is good and filling," was all she answered back with before taking another bite and still eating at her same pace as before. Gavin found himself chuckling ever so quietly at Nero. It was funny to see her this relaxed, yet at the same time it was very very nice. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Lady Leaf on Aug 8, 2011 15:48:07 GMT -5
Emma couldn’t help but chuckle a bit as Nero laughed before she too went to eating. Yet the man hadn’t laughed. Instead he shook his head a bit as he continued to work away at his bone, “ Yah shouldn’t be embarrassed to laugh,” He claimed, causing Emma to look up with a hint of confusion. Her eyes went from him to Nero. “ Laughter cleanses the mind and soul. It can become one’s greatest strength.” He knew that would be something hard for Nero. He also knew he didn’t fully understand her past or why she covered up her smile. However, at least placing the thought in her mind may help. One never knew for sure.
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Post by Jay on Aug 8, 2011 17:59:02 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/NeroText.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(251),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:242px;color:#3c6b72;)]A calmer smile set itself on Nero's face, and she nodded slowly. "I...should laugh more..." she hummed more to herself than to either Emma or her father. Stopping a moment, she reached up to either sides of her face and pulled back the sides of her mouth forcing herself into a rather interesting smile. Gavin, who noted this, found his face growing red as he tried to suppress a laugh but failed. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Lady Leaf on Aug 11, 2011 22:53:27 GMT -5
Emma didn’t even try to hold back her laughter as she noticed Nero make a rather interesting smile on her face with her hands. To her, it seemed Nero had a bit of humour in her as well. “ I don’t know if that-” Though she didn’t finish what she was saying and her laughter cut off almost instantly as a small blue pokemon came out of a near by room. “ Marill” It spoke it’s name, looking up worriedly as Emma. However, before Emma could say anything, the weapons master stood himself up. “ I’ll go check,” he offered, “ You two finish eating.” He left no room for Emma to argue before making his way into the room, the Marill following closely behind him. Though instead of continuing to eat, Emma looked down at the table. She had lost her apatite at that moment. Yet after a moment she looked up again and smile. “ I’m sorry, I spaced out for a moment.”
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Post by Jay on Aug 11, 2011 23:34:38 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/NeroText.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(251),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:242px;color:#3c6b72;)]As the Marill came in, Nero and Gavin had turned their heads to it almost in unison. However, when the weapons master seemed to go with it, Nero looked back only to find Emma looking... well down. "Something wrong?" Nero asked after a moment unsure of what else to question at the moment. Gavin would probably have asked the same thing had not Nero spoken before him. Thus, the Gardevoir simply projected a worried-questioning feeling rather than words.
However, when Emma said that she spaced out, Nero blinked slowly and found her head turning slowly to one side. Gavin frowned as well not really sure of what to make of it before finally going back to his relaxed format. "Did something happen?" Nero asked looking off for a moment before looking back at Emma. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Lady Leaf on Aug 15, 2011 9:37:11 GMT -5
Emma looked up at Nero and shook her head. “ Mum must be feeling a little worse.” she replied, “ It’s probably noth-” Though as she was claiming it was probably nothing her father stuck his head out of the doorway and interrupted. “ I need you to fetch the doctor.” It caused Emma to look up and nod to her father before turning back to Nero. “ You can stay here if you like, or if you want to come with me, you’re welcome.” She offered, trying to smile though it was clear it was upsetting her.
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Post by Jay on Aug 15, 2011 12:22:48 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/NeroText.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(251),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:242px;color:#3c6b72;)]Nero's heart seemed to jump just a little at the call for a doctor, and she instantly looked back at Emma. "I'll come to," was all she answered back with already starting back towards the entrance rather quickly. Though she didn't know the exact house the doctor was in, Nero didn't care at this point and was on the move. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Lady Leaf on Aug 18, 2011 8:11:56 GMT -5
Emma hadn’t expected Nero to move so fast, but she grateful. This woman was surely going to be one of the most loyal and trusted friends she had ever had. For now, there wasn’t time to dwindle on such things. So, following Nero out of the house, Emma took the lead and began heading down one of the many rope bridges. “ The doctor lives next to the elder in the center of the town,” Emma explained as she walked, “ She isn’t from here, but she’s been so much of a help around here that she’s just as much one of us as those who were born here. You might have not met her because she only came to use a couple years ago”
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Post by Jay on Aug 18, 2011 10:59:19 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/NeroText.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(251),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:242px;color:#3c6b72;)]Gavin watched as the women suddenly took off and found himself looking around quickly thinking over what he could do. Finally cooling himself and deciding to wait, he breathed inwards and focused his mind.
Nero, meanwhile, nodded her head at Emma's directions as they both moved. "Ah, I see," she answered back. She's like me in a way then... the thought flickered in her mind. At one time, she was an outsider. However, the entire village understood her on a level of family, and that was all that mattered to Nero. She doubted if she ever found her father it would even make any sort of difference in the way she saw these things. Finally seeing the house up ahead, Nero assumed it was correct and came to a stop in front of it. Looking sideways at Emma for a moment, Nero then made to knock on the door. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Lady Leaf on Aug 19, 2011 17:02:33 GMT -5
When they came upon the building, Emma stopped beside Nero and nodded to indicate that it was indeed the correct place. Upon the knock on the door, a small shuffle could be heard before it slowly creaked open. Looking through that crack, a small Kecleon could be seen looking up at the two girls. She didn’t recognize Nero but upon seeing Emma, she smiled and slowly opened up the door completely. “ Is Nova home? she asked, receiving a silent nod from the Kecleon before she stepped aside to let them in. Sure enough, inside the rather comfy looking home, were two people. One a younger woman with bright brown haired girl with dark brown eyes and a gray suit on. Beside her sat a rather old looking man with a huge white beard, a bald head and squinty eyes. The girl was holding the older man’s arm and looked to be checking his pulse. The old man on the other hand had rather pink cheeks and looked as if he were enjoying the touch way too much. “ Ah, Emma!” The old man piped up as Emma entered the room, “ I was just telling Nova here the wonders discovery I made about trimming your underarm h-” Luckily he was cut off by the girl who simply set down his arm and patted him on the head. “ Is their something wrong, dear?” She asked, her voice light and soft though it was a tad hard to hear. Emma quickly nodded and announced, “ Mother needs a doctor right away.” Upon hearing that, Nova frowned and nodded before turning to the older man, “ I’ll have to finish your check up later.” She then looked back up at Emma before her eyes drifted to Nero, “ Let me grab my things.”
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Post by Jay on Aug 19, 2011 17:27:57 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/NeroText.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(251),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:242px;color:#3c6b72;)]Nero blinked at the sight of the Kecleon but seemed to nod at it slowly before stepping in. As the words were exchanged, Nero was quiet until the doctor stated she was coming and ended up slowly nodding her head in the process. "Thank you," was all that was stated after that as the doctor grabbed her things. Stepping back outside, Nero found herself calculating how far they needed to go to get there and how quickly she could move in turn. Looking back a moment at the doctor, Nero finally gave a quick introduction. "My name is Nero," she spoke before looking forwards again. With that, she started leading the way back to the house. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Lady Leaf on Sept 2, 2011 15:14:55 GMT -5
As the doctors things were gathered, both girls headed towards the door and made there way outside. The old man on the other hand simply waved, an odd grin on his face. At some point through exiting the building, Emma had taken some of the doctors things to lighten the load on the walk. When the introduction was given, Nova gave a small, light smile. “ I’m Nova,” She replied, “ I wish we could have met under better circumstances.” She then glanced over at Emma briefly before adding, “ Though Im sure everything will be fine.” There had been many false alarms so her words could very well be true. Though the doctor wasn’t near as fast at moving as Emma and Nero were, she kept up pretty well and soon enough they were back at the weapon masters place. Emma wasted no time in opening the door and allowing the two back in before pausing for a moment. Sitting in the middle of the room besides Emma’s Marill, was the elder. He smiled and waved just as he had done when they left the doctors office. As if it were natural. Emma didn’t seem at all surprised and continued to make her way across the room to get to her mothers room. Nova on the other hand looked a tad confused. She just couldn’t get use to how the man did it. It didn’t seem to matter how fast she walked or ran he always seemed to beat her there. Either way she shook her head and proceeded to the next room as well. “ I figured as an elder, I should pay my respects and insure all is well.” The old man claimed, leaning forwards on his cane with two hands. “ Wouldn’t you agree, my dear?”
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Post by Jay on Sept 13, 2011 13:34:02 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc64/Heart-of-Thorns/VC/NeroText.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 teal none,b,Table][scrolly:h(216),w(251),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:50px;margin-left:242px;color:#3c6b72;)]At the name exchange, Nero nodded her head and then continued on. As they came back inside, Nero had started to head to the room as well. However, after a moment, she slowly stopped realizing that she wouldn't be able to help in there so much as probably add to the space. Upon realizing she had been addressed, or at least possibly addressed, she looked towards the elder and nodded slowly. "You are far faster than any of us," she finally commented breathing in a bit and then looking towards the room again before breathing in quietly.
Gavin seemed unfazed by the fact that the elder had appeared and had instead settled to sit by the wall right next to the back door humming quietly to himself feeling worry. [/scrolly] |
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