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Post by Baroness Charmissey on Apr 28, 2012 19:20:56 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/justiceposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 purple none,b,Table][scrolly:h(205),w(205),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:76px;margin-left:266px;color:#999ac6;)] Justice followed Nero without saying much. She did though look at everything as they walked by, This place was so amazing. She knew she would be lots of amazing places on the road. Justice knew she would cherish everything she sees. Before she knew it Nero had come to a stop and started to talk about the huge tree. Oldest and tallest huh? that cool Justice thought. Though when Nero asked if he could take her up there she looked at him with a worried expression before turning away to think. After what she saw with Nero legs she did not want to risk hurting them then they already where... But on the other hand if she said no it could seem like she did not trust him and could be a insult to Nero.. Justice did not want to lose a friend the sameday she made them.. She would show she trusted Nero, and if something bad happend she would call for help rather Nero liked it or not. She then turned back to Nero with a smile and nodded. " Ok, you can take me to the tree Nero," Justice said happily. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Jay on Apr 28, 2012 19:25:41 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;)]The momentary awkwardness brought on by Justice's quiet debate caused an uncertainty in Nero for a few seconds. However, when the blonde agreed, the darker haired young woman nodded and carefully picked up Justice again. Come on legs... she mentally willed before ushering herself and Justice up one tree branch and then another. Thankfully her legs managed to remain stable enough under her, and soon enough, they were close to the top of the tree. Stopping there, Nero slowly set Justice down and made a motion as to where to stand, holding her hand least she fall. "This is all of Tree-Top Town..." Nero slowly said. Sure enough, a variety of houses and things could be seen through the lower trees revealing the town in all of its glory. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Baroness Charmissey on Apr 28, 2012 20:10:24 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/justiceposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 purple none,b,Table][scrolly:h(205),w(205),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:76px;margin-left:266px;color:#999ac6;)] When Nero picked her up again Justice closed her eyes as he jumped from branch to branch. When he stopped and set her down she opened her eyes and carfully while holding his hand stood in the spot he wanted her to. She then looked over all of Tree top and smile. This sight... It was soo amazing!! " Wow, thank so much Nero. I can't wait to draw this. So I will always remeber this moment." she said and smiled at Nero. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Jay on Apr 28, 2012 20:18:33 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;)]Her reaction made Nero smile a little as she too looked out at the town for what it was. At the mention of drawing, Nero slowly nodded. "I don't draw much if ever, really," she said quietly. "But it wasn't anything my mother wanted me to do..." Realizing she had admitted the last part, Nero felt her throat close up, and for a few seconds, she stood there fighting down a rack of nerves. It... it was alright...She hadn't said anything negative, really.... and .... it wasn't as if the woman was there...right there... [/scrolly] |
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Post by Baroness Charmissey on Apr 29, 2012 1:13:08 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/justiceposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 purple none,b,Table][scrolly:h(205),w(205),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:76px;margin-left:266px;color:#999ac6;)] As Nero spoke she looked over at him, she blinked when she said something about his Mother. And judging by his expression he did not mean to say that. Justice smiled softly and looked over the town again. : I... I never knew my Mothers... You see I'm adopted.. My first family died in a fire... When I was only five. I don't remember my birth family... And my brother's Mother died before I was adopted.. I wish I could have met her. She sounded like a wonderful person." Justice said softly. She did not want to ask Nero about his Mother seeing as it looked like he did a mistake in doing so. So talking about the mothers she never knew felt like it was a better choice. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Jay on Apr 29, 2012 1:24:20 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 was quiet as Justice explained that her birth family had died in a fire. A sickly feeling came and went from Nero as she thought about how it must have affected Justice's life.... As the girl went further to say that she had not had a mother after that, Nero mentally fidgeted, caught between being grateful and being hateful of her mother. The woman had been... depressed... and ....a horrible person, yet she was still her mother... Looking out towards the city, Nero shook her head. "My mother... was something else..." she finally said slowly shaking her head before starting to look down. "Ready to head down?" she asked. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Baroness Charmissey on Apr 29, 2012 2:01:32 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/justiceposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 purple none,b,Table][scrolly:h(205),w(205),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:76px;margin-left:266px;color:#999ac6;)] Justice said nothing after that and went into deep thought. Just who where her birth family?? She could have asked Miggy so many times... But she was kinda scared to, though she knew she didn't need to be. She guessed she did want to know but at the same time the unkown scared her. when Nero asked if she wanted to go, Justice smiled and nodded. " Sure." she said. Justice then attempted to change her footing just a little but the bark on the tree was still wet, before she knew it Justice had lost her footing and started to fall. Pure terror came to Justice as she screamed at the top of her lungs. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Jay on Apr 29, 2012 2:07:38 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;)]Nero had started to look around for which branch she wanted to get down on and only released Justice's hand for a second when the girl suddenly slipped and went falling. Brown eyes shot towards the girl, and suddenly Nero found herself darting downwards her hand reaching out and seizing Justice by the wrist. Pulling herself closer to the girl, Nero wrapped her arms around Justice's form and then managed to direct their aerial fall towards a branch. Landing on the branch surprisingly well, Nero flinched hard feeling her legs screaming at her for taking such a reckless dive of sorts. Still holding Justice, Nero breathed out quietly. "Are you... alright?" she mumbled if only as an after thought. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Baroness Charmissey on Apr 29, 2012 2:30:37 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/justiceposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 purple none,b,Table][scrolly:h(205),w(205),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:76px;margin-left:266px;color:#999ac6;)] Justice had closed her eyes tightly and just screamed as loud as she could as she fell. At this point she was not thinking about Nero, As her fear took over she just fell helplessly. That was until she felt a hand. Justice stopped screaming and opened her eyes to see that Nero had jumped down after her. Great now it would be her fault if they both died!! The next thing she knew Nero pulled her into a hug of sorts, Justice then clung to Nero as he somehow landed on a tree branch. When they landed Justice clinged to Nero all the more as her body shook and tears formed in her eyes. " I... I'm sorry.." Justice said in a soft scared whisper. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Jay on Apr 29, 2012 2:38:35 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 was never one to be close, even with her gang and with those in Tree-Top Town, she wasn't the type that liked to be touched. Whether this was because of a perpetual fear that she would be discovered or just a natural aversion, some could argue either way or both at the same time. However, with all that said, she remained holding tightly to Justice at that moment. She was only vaguely aware of Justice's apologizing, and it was only after that that Nero's eyes directed downwards and stared at Justice's crying face. Mentally flinching reminded that this was the second time the girl had cried today, Nero stepped back a little on the branch to force more stability before simply bringing up a hand and gently rubbing Justice's back. "It's alright...." she said quietly. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Baroness Charmissey on Apr 29, 2012 11:08:38 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/justiceposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 purple none,b,Table][scrolly:h(205),w(205),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:76px;margin-left:266px;color:#999ac6;)] Justice's body shook as she held on to Nero, when he gently rubbed her back. It was comforting but Justice was unable to stop crying as her body continued to tremble. One thing for sure now, if the other ninja did not know she was here. They sure knew know, Justice then started to will herself to calm down. Yes that had been scary but she was alive and all thanks to Nero. After a moment she let go of Nero and slowly pulled back. Tears where will in her eye, and she was still trembling but not as bad as before. " N...Nero.. I.. I sorry.... M...My fault.. Y...you ok??" Justice asked in a tearful stutter. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Jay on Apr 29, 2012 11:18:48 GMT -5
Though he had been focusing on reading, the scream was enough to cause Okita Soji to jump. Looking around startled, the green eyed ninja dropped what he had been reading and went rushing out the door. Who was in trouble? What was going on? Catching sight of a blonde girl -- blonde???-- falling from the trees only to be snagged by a -- oh hey that was Nero-kun... As it seemed Nero had caught the girl, Okita stared before starting to walk down a bridge and towards the large tree. 'Walk' was a tentative word for a ninja.
As Nero felt Justice slowly let go, she slowly did as well, though careful to keep at least one hand on her not wanting her to fall. The words that came out of Justice caused Nero to mentally flinch, yet after a moment, the dark haired young woman reached up and once again brushed a few tears away. "I'm fine... are you alright?" she asked.
"Hey Nero-kun!" a voice called causing Nero to tense and look around before finally looking down. At the base of the tree, Okita Soji stared up. For a brief moment, Nero tensed, yet after that she reminded herself that Okita was one of the less strict and -tentatively speaking- one of the more docile.
"Soji," she replied causing the brown haired man to blink at the lack of honorifics. Sure Amy could use that, considering she was his best friend, but for all the times he'd met the young 'man', Okita didn't think they were on good enough terms for Nero to be using his first name as well as a lack of honorific.
"Whose your friend there?" Okita asked, slowly dropping what he had been thinking and instead focusing on the blonde and offering a smirk.
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Post by Baroness Charmissey on Apr 29, 2012 11:41:24 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/justiceposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 purple none,b,Table][scrolly:h(205),w(205),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:76px;margin-left:266px;color:#999ac6;)] When Nero said he was ok, then in turn asked the same thing. Justice nodded her head but was unable to find the words to say it at the moment. Just then a new voice could be heard. Like Nero, Justice tensed up. She had been caught... Surely now she was going to have to leave. She would do so, so Nero would not get in trouble. Justice then looked down at the brown haired ninja with green eyes. When he asked who she was Justice hesitated at first but said her name. " M..My name.. I..Is Justice!" she called down to the ninja below. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Jay on Apr 29, 2012 11:49:35 GMT -5
Yep, she was definitely an English speaker. Okita had assumed correctly when deciding on language, then again, he didn't really know if Nero knew Japanese, so ....heh. "Nice to meet you," he grinned before waving and quickly darting up the tree. "Ya know it's not really safe to be up this high with all the rain we've been having recently, though," he half smiled before looking more towards Nero. "Ne-kun, you know the rules on outsiders," Okita hummed crossing his arms in front of himself and turning his head to one side.
Nero mentally flinched but nodded slowly. "I know," was all that was given. Okita stared wondering if Nero was really willing to take the punishment for allowing an outsider in, yet then again, Nero ... Meanwhile, in the dark haired young woman's mind, Nero was debating on what to do. She could try and get Okita not to say anything, but the shout had probably alerted others as well. If Sou found out, it could all end rather badly.
"Well Justice, ya certainly screamed pretty loud," Okita said turning his attention back to her and smirking a little. "Got me all startled..."
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Post by Baroness Charmissey on Apr 29, 2012 12:36:59 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/justiceposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 purple none,b,Table][scrolly:h(205),w(205),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:76px;margin-left:266px;color:#999ac6;)] As the new comer spoke Justice felt she needed to protect Nero. He was just being kind when he gave her shelter from the storm. None of this his fault, the blame fell on Justice for having coming to this forest in the first place. Carefully Justice turned to face Okita with a look of determination. She then held up her arms like she was making a human barrier to protect Nero. She was not about to let Nero get in trouble for her being here. " Please, do not punish Nero. None of this is his fault... You see I got lost when I fled the city and ended up here. When Nero spotted me he did tell me to leave, but then the storm came so suddenly that even if I did try to leave I would have been caught up in it. Nero then just showed me some kindness and offered to give me some shelter. And he only took me here because I wanted to see what this amazing town looked like. I'm willing to leave, please just don't punish him... If anyone should be punished it should be me." Justice said looking Okita right in the eyes. Then waited for a answer. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Jay on Apr 29, 2012 12:46:48 GMT -5
Justice's motions were enough to cause not only Nero to blink but Okita as well. The brown haired man stared at the blonde and couldn't help but wonder if it was bravery or stupidity on her part to say such a thing. In the end, he decided on the prior and couldn't help but chuckle. "Neh, your girlfriend's funny," he grinned causing Nero's face to heat up. She knew a bit too well that Okita's English wasn't perfect- more or less corrupted by various thing as he had mentioned himself at some point, and she was pretty sure he meant 'girlfriend' as in a girl who was a friend, considering he was, from what she had seen at the very least, a bit blind to actual relationships. However, the way he had said it had none the less caused her face to redden. Okita, meanwhile, just kept looking carefully at Justice and hadn't noticed Nero's shift in expressions.
"She..." Nero stopped but fell silent.
"But hey ya don't have to worry about me. I'm not Sou-kun, after all, and if you're sneaking girls into the village I figure that's your thing..." Okita continued before laughing. His words, however, caused Nero to deadpan. This...erhmaucbascabcjs.....
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Post by Baroness Charmissey on Apr 29, 2012 13:41:33 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/justiceposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 purple none,b,Table][scrolly:h(205),w(205),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:76px;margin-left:266px;color:#999ac6;)] Justice blinked at Okita words and started to blush. Had.... Had she wasted those words? Justice lowered her arms and looked down off to the side. Well... That was embarrassing, now Justice had no idea what to say. Though when Okita said "girlfriend" her eyes shot back up at the ninja as her face grew hotter and redder. " I'm not Nero's girl friend... We.. We are just friends." Justice softly and she looked down again. again when Okita spoke her eyes shot up once more. Her face was a deep red now and she frowned at Okita. Did he not hear what she had just said?? Nero was just giving her some shelter from the storm. " A...Are you deaf?? I just said Nero gave me shelter from the storm!! Thats all!!" Justice said now starting to get angry at this ninja. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Jay on Apr 29, 2012 13:57:08 GMT -5
Okita looked towards Justice, and with surprising honesty, he nodded. "A little... the doc said my illness damaged more than just my lungs and worked its way up my....uh whatever these are called.." he said making a motion to something below his skin up his neck. The word was Eustachian tubes, but Okita would never remember it.
Nero flinched a little at Justice's reaction, having to fight back the urge to do much the same as she had done to Okita. However, at Okita's words, she physically flinched. "Sorry, Soji-sama..." she replied looking downwards. Shaking her head, Nero looked towards Justice. "We should.. probably go down lower..." she said after a moment.
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Post by Baroness Charmissey on Apr 29, 2012 14:30:00 GMT -5
[atrb=style,background-image:url(http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv181/SojiRem/justiceposttable.png);][atrb=width, 497][atrb=height, 297][atrb=style,border:0 purple none,b,Table][scrolly:h(205),w(205),sy,as(padding:4px 0px 5px;margin-top:76px;margin-left:266px;color:#999ac6;)] Once again Justice found she was lost for words, not knowing what to say said nothing for a minute before offering a bow to Okita. " I'm sorry, I did not mean to be rude." was the soft answer. When Nero spoke to her Justice nodded, " Ok, though I should leave soon.. And my stuff is back at your house." Justice said. [/scrolly] |
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Post by Jay on Apr 30, 2012 0:21:07 GMT -5
Nero was quiet as Justice replied but slowly nodded. "Alright..." she replied quietly before carefully picking Justice up and starting down. With fluid jumps and careful landings, Nero finally came back to the more stable bridge of sorts and set Justice down again.
Okita watched this and half smiled. "Oh by the way, Nero... Nova wanted to see you," he said after a moment before briefly looking at Justice again and smiling rather large before starting to walk away. Nero said nothing for a few moments before reaching up and setting her hand on her heart. Breathing quietly, Nero inhailed again and shook her head. "I... guess we should head back to my house then..." she mumbled softly looking at Justice again.
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