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Post by Ghouligan on Dec 25, 2023 2:06:01 GMT
The tactic was obvious. As a seasoned combatant, he understood the fundamentals of fighting. It was a complicated game of rock, paper, scissors. You either struck where they were or where they were going to be. The latter has some nuance. You wall them out if they approach, you chase them down if they retreat. External variables complicated the matter. Someone’s effective range, destructive capability, and finesse were some of the relevant factors. JoJo was using movement to bait out his attack. She was keen on observing his range advantage, both using his pool balls to strike from a distance and then having the stick as a way to wall her out. She didn’t, however, have a full grasp on his quirk. And because of that the two were stuck playing their footsies until one broke. In a different context, Antoine wouldn’t have swung so easily. There were more advantageous ways for him to deal with the pixie. In a world with infinite space, being cornered didn’t mean fewer options. It meant a more linear approach from the pixie. But this was a test. He needed to see what they did when things went well — confidence begets confidence. Which meant more risk, creativity, and success. Antoine swung. He’d used a horizontal strike to hit just below the sternum and above the abdomen. He was committed to the swing and unable to strike the cue balls. At least, that’s a limit he’d place upon himself. What’s the gambit?
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Post by Ghouligan on Dec 25, 2023 2:05:01 GMT
Her fingers wrap around his chain and he lets out a deep, shaky breath. Hikari’s in control, and part of Antoine enjoys being broken down — by her specifically. She’s something he’s never had before; a person who knows what they want and, more importantly, takes what they want. He may have stumbled upon the fact through banter, but the sentiment resonated. She putting Bernie of all people to shame. This is the first time he’s ever felt this way. His back is against the wall. He has something to lose. And his life could come crumbling down around him. But this is also the first time, he might be okay with it. Just for this moment. A chance at indulging one of the few impulses he has left. Even killing is a numb, empty experience. And he imagines death the same way. Still, he plays the game. Even if it’s what he wants, he’s going down swinging. Let the siren drag him to the depths, but she’ll have to work for it. Really, it’s more than how forward she is. It’s more than the curves of her figure or the warmth of her skin against his. It’s the effort. “When you pull?” She’s barely scratched the surface. “ That’s the secret.” Sploosh.Something wet spills onto her hands. A slug crawls up her forearm.
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Dec 23, 2023 21:59:22 GMT
Post by Ghouligan on Dec 23, 2023 21:59:22 GMT
[googlefont=Quicksand] [attr="class","likedo"] [attr="class","likedotitle"] [attr="class","likedotitle2"]LOCKER ROOM APPLICATION - GHOULIGAN [attr="class","likedoinfo"] LINK TO COMPLETED CHARACTER SHEET: [x] LINK TO LOCKER ROOM: [x]OTHER: sorry for all the requests lmao holidays means i actually have free time. no rush on my stuff. PHARAOH LEAP. [newclass=.likedo]background-color:#f0f0f0;padding:25px;width:400px;color:#888888;line-height:10px;[/newclass] [newclass=.likedotitle]background-color:#ffffff;border:solid 9px #444444;padding:1px;[/newclass] [newclass=.likedotitle2]background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;font:bold 10px Calibri;line-height:35px;text-align:center;letter-spacing:2px;[/newclass] [newclass=.likedoinfo]margin-top:-10px;border:solid 1px #e5e5e5;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding:24px;font:10px verdana;text-align:justify;line-height:12px;[/newclass] [newclass=.likedosub]background-color:#444444;font:bold 8px Calibri;text-align:left;padding:10px;color:#ffffff;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;[/newclass] |
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Post by Ghouligan on Dec 23, 2023 21:36:59 GMT
[googlefont=Quicksand] [attr="class","likedo"] [attr="class","likedotitle"] [attr="class","likedotitle2"]Stat Upgrade/Purchase [attr="class","likedoinfo"] [attr="class","likedosub"]Precedent - Stats & More! STAT RANK: Awareness - (A-) Strength - (A-) Vitality - (A-) SKILL:Bank Shot - (B+) QUIRKScience Friction — (B+) [attr="class","likedosub"]Current - Stat Name Here STAT RANK: Awareness - (A)Strength - (A)Vitality - (A)SKILL:Bank Shot - (A-)QUIRKScience Friction — (A-)OTHER: [div][attr="class","ghoul-container"][div style="text-align:left;"][attr="class","ghoul-header"][font size="6"]𝔸ℕ𝕋𝕆𝕀ℕ𝔼 𝔻𝔼 𝕃𝔸 ℝ𝕆𝕊𝔼[/font][/div][div][attr="class","ghoul-profile"][div][attr="class","ghoul-row"]
[div][attr="class","ghoul-left"][img style="max-width:100%;" src="https://i56.servimg.com/u/f56/18/72/30/65/picpic10.jpg" alt=" "][div][attr="class","ghoul-content"][div][attr="class","ghoul-title"][span]𝕆𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕧𝕚𝕖𝕨[/span][i][attr="class","fa fa-compass"][/i][/div]
[b]Alias[/b] [span style="float:right;"]Ghouligan[/span]
[b]Age[/b] [span style="float:right;"]20[/span]
[b]Pronouns[/b] [span style="float:right;"]He/him[/span]
[b]Birthplace[/b] [span style="float:right;"]Carribean[/span]
[b]Affiliation[/b] [span style="float:right;"]Vigilante[/span]
[b]Occupation[/b] [span style="float:right;"]Security[/span]
[b]Theme[/b] [span style="float:right;"][a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBJcmVQC2WI"]Nube Negra[/a][/span]
[/div][/div][div][attr="class","ghoul-right"][div][attr="class","ghoul-row"][div][attr="class","ghoul-col"][div style="margin-right:0.5rem;"][attr="class","ghoul-content"][div][attr="class","ghoul-title"][span]ℙ𝕠𝕤𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕖 𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕚𝕥𝕤[/span][i][attr="class","fa fa-plus"][/i][/div]
[ul type="disc"][li]Direct[/li][li]Sociable[/li][li]Persistent[/li][li]Unpredictable[/li][/ul][/div][/div][div][attr="class","ghoul-col"][div style="margin-left:0.5rem;"][attr="class","ghoul-content"][div][attr="class","ghoul-title"][span]ℕ𝕖𝕘𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕖 𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕚𝕥𝕤[/span][i][attr="class","fa fa-minus"][/i][/div]
[ul type="disc"][li]Sarcastic[/li][li]Judgmental[/li][li]Uncultured[/li][li]Vengeful[/li][/ul][/div][/div][/div]
[div][attr="class","ghoul-row"][div][attr="class","ghoul-col"][div style="margin-right:0.5rem;"][attr="class","ghoul-content"][div][attr="class","ghoul-title"][span]𝕃𝕚𝕜𝕖𝕤[/span][i][attr="class","fa fa-thumbs-up"][/i][/div]
[ul type="disc"][li]Lying[/li][li]Justice [/li][li]Pressure[/li][li]Animals[/li][/ul][/div][/div][div][attr="class","ghoul-col"][div style="margin-left:0.5rem;"][attr="class","ghoul-content"][div][attr="class","ghoul-title"][span]𝔻𝕚𝕤𝕝𝕚𝕜𝕖𝕤[/span][i][attr="class","fa fa-thumbs-down"][/i][/div]
[ul type="disc"][li]Silence[/li][li]Routine[/li][li]Wallflowers[/li][li]Complacency [/li][/ul][/div][/div][/div]
[div][attr="class","ghoul-content"][div][attr="class","ghoul-title"][span]ℙ𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕪[/span][i][attr="class","fa fa-comment"][/i][/div]
There is no utopia. If there were, we would have built it long ago. We would have used our rigid, immovable systems to keep it in place. And we wouldn’t have widespread discontent running rampant throughout the world.
People change. And we can’t stop changing. The fluctuation between growth and regression is a process in itself. And even if we stay within range of a presumed path, we never take the shortest distance from who we were to who we become. The minutia adds up. Collect enough small problems and see what happens. Rats sell out the big cheese and [i]my[/i] father ends up in the mouse trap? Yeah, that’s not gonna fly, boss.
The name’s Ghouligan. And [i]I'm[/i] your biggest problem.
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[div][attr="class","ghoul-left"][div][attr="class","ghoul-content"][div][attr="class","ghoul-title"][span]𝔸𝕥 𝔸 𝔾𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖[/span][i][attr="class","fa fa-search"][/i][/div]
[b]Height[/b] [span style="float:right;"]178 cm / 5' 10"[/span]
[b]Weight[/b] [span style="float:right;"]82 kg / 180 lbs[/span]
[b]Eyes[/b] [span style="float:right;"]Amber[/span]
[b]Hair[/b] [span style="float:right;"]Black[/span]
[b]Skin[/b] [span style="float:right;"]Tan[/span]
[b]Face Claim[/b] [span style="float:right;"]Trafalgar Law[/span]
[b]Series[/b] [span style="float:right;"]One Piece[/span]
[b]Played By[/b] [span style="float:right;"]@nuo [/span][/div][/div]
[div][attr="class","ghoul-right"][div][attr="class","ghoul-content"][div][attr="class","ghoul-title"][span]𝔸𝕡𝕡𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖[/span][i][attr="class","fa fa-user"][/i][/div]
Grunge-looking guy with a bunch of tattoos.
He's lanky with a twinge of athleticism to him. Lost a lot of gains after he went on his warpath. With the amount of damage sustained it's a surprise he's alive. But it took its toll on his body. If you had a reference to who he was before you would have seen the difference — he's weaker, slower, and can't keep up with the man he was. If he weren't so stubborn he would have taken his lumps and moved on.
But he's on a mission. An endless journey that continues beyond his death. And with that in mind, he's donned a mask that represents a justice that transcends the afterlife. A skull with red accents. With their dying breaths, the men who killed his father gave him a name.
[div align="center"]𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖉𝖊𝖒𝖔𝖓 𝖔𝖋 𝖆𝖓𝖙𝖎𝖑𝖑𝖊𝖘[/div]
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[div][attr="class","ghoul-content"][div][attr="class","ghoul-title"][span]ℍ𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕪[/span][i][attr="class","fa fa-file-text"][/i][/div]
My father was a gambler.
But no matter how much debt he incurred we always had a roof over our heads and food on our plates. I was his number one priority through and through. His heart belonged to the casino and he’d stay there as long as he could chase the big win. But he’d always be home in time for breakfast.
Until he wasn’t.
We spoke primarily through sticky notes. If he had to run out he would have left one on the fridge — something was wrong. Before I could process what happened the phone rang. I learned that some debts were paid in blood.
I called the cops. Told them what happened. They promised they’d get to the bottom of this. So, when the boss walked off I learned the system wasn’t about justice, it was about appearances. A near approximation of justice in every facet except where it mattered; results.
I killed them. I freed my father of the debt he had been burdened with. I freed myself from inheriting that same debt. And I got my first glimpse into the new world.
We didn’t have a funeral. I’m the only one who would miss him… or so I thought. When digging through his trash I stumbled upon the fact I had a brother. A twin brother. We were separated by our parents. Pops always said things never worked out between my mom and him but it never seemed [i]this[/i] bad.
They may have never met but Emilio deserves to know his father passed. And that he has a brother that’ll do anything for him. I bought a ticket to Japan.
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[div][attr="class","ghoul-row"][div][attr="class","ghoul-content"][div][attr="class","ghoul-title"][span]ℚ𝕦𝕚𝕣𝕜[/span][i][attr="class","fa fa-step-forward"][/i][/div]
[b]Science Friction[/b]
Transformation - A-
When Antoine pulls the four-link chain extending from his abdomen to reveal the fifth, he becomes an entity of physical force that can generate and manipulate friction. He can stick to walls, make the road slippery, create platforms of air to stand on, and more.
[div][attr="class","ghoul-title"][span][font size="3"]𝔻𝕣𝕒𝕨𝕓𝕒𝕔𝕜𝕤[/font][/span][/div]
[ul type="disc"][li]Destroying his chain prevents transformation.[/li][li]Excessive use of his quirk destroys his chain, signaled by a red glow.[/li][li]Partial transformation reduces the effectiveness of his quirk by 2 grades.[/li][li]It takes 3 posts to regrow his chain, during which his Vitality takes a 2-grade penalty.
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[div][attr="class","ghoul-left"][div][attr="class","ghoul-content"][div][attr="class","ghoul-title"][span]𝔸𝕥𝕥𝕣𝕚𝕓𝕦𝕥𝕖𝕤[/span][i][attr="class","fa fa-align-left"][/i][/div]
[b]Awareness[/b] [span style="float:right;"]A [/span]
[b]Strength[/b] [span style="float:right;"]A
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[b]Speed[/b][span style="float:right;"]B+[/span]
[b]Dexterity[/b] [span style="float:right;"]B+[/span]
[b]Vitality[/b] [span style="float:right;"]A [/span]
[b]Durability[/b] [span style="float:right;"] C [/span]
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[b]Limit Breaks[/b] [span style="float:right;"]1[/span]
[b]LB Spent[/b] [span style="float:right;"]7/45[/span][/div][/div]
[div][attr="class","ghoul-right"][div][attr="class","ghoul-content"][div][attr="class","ghoul-title"][span]𝕊𝕜𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕤[/span][i][attr="class","fa fa-star"][/i][/div]
[div style="height:90px;overflow-y:auto;padding-right:10px;"][a href="https://64.media.tumblr.com/67a914886e49d8469c187f7c7832dfa7/d282e2f223e8bfc5-5e/s540x810/24a8dff0137c5b9e0bc946dabb7a74a8d9831dd4.gif"][b]Bamboo Disciple[/b][/a] — (C+)
A staff is an extension of one's limbs. Not only can Antoine use it to slash, swing, and stab but he may use the stick as a pole vault or in tandem with hand-to-hand combat. A simple, versatile, and accessible style that proved its worth during his time in the Caribbean.
[a href="https://i.imgur.com/KAB0AiJ.gif"][b]Balance[/b][/a] — (C+)
The application of skill is more important than raw ability. Antoine learned to move and control his body to coincide with the utility of his quirk and to compensate for the lack of it when his chain breaks. He's always on his toes.
[a href="https://i.imgur.com/2hUZZMQ.gif"][b]Bank Shot[/b][/a] — (A-)
Pinpoint accuracy. Antoine combines his affinity for the staff with his knack for pool, physics, and improvisation. This allows him to use pool balls in combat and perform trick shots unbecoming a human.
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[div][attr="class","ghoul-content"][div][attr="class","ghoul-title"][span]𝔼𝕢𝕦𝕚𝕡𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥[/span][i][attr="class","fa fa-gear"][/i][/div]
[div style="height:90px;overflow-y:auto;padding-right:10px;"][a href="https://i.imgur.com/l6C8VXY.gif"][b]𝖉𝖊𝖒𝖔𝖓 𝖘𝖐𝖚𝖑𝖑[/b][/a] — (D-)
A mask that not only conceals identity but... is kinda scawy.
[a href="https://i.imgur.com/CEJBvTV.gif"][b]Cue Stick[/b][/a] — (C-)
A two-piece, black and brown pool stick coated in metal forged from Antoine's abdominal chain. When he transforms, the metal coating [a href="https://media.tenor.com/00B43BkyE00AAAAd/ichigo-kurosaki-getsuga-tensho.gif"]breathes it to life.[/a] 58 inches long.
[a href="https://i.imgur.com/WQUK1zr.gif"][b]Billiard Series 01[/b][/a] — (C-)
A set of pool balls coated in metal forged from Antoine's abdominal chain. When he transforms, the metal coating does so, too, resembling will-o'-wisps.
[a href="https://i.imgur.com/tImO64A.gif"][b]Slug Talk[/b][/a] — (D-)
A liquid slug that lives in a bottle. When swallowed it coagulates into a slug and translates languages for the drinker until it has fully formed. After 10 minutes it crawls out of the drinker's mouth. Narrative use only.
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Post by Ghouligan on Dec 21, 2023 21:45:29 GMT
[googlefont=Quicksand] [attr="class","likedo"] [attr="class","likedotitle"] [attr="class","likedotitle2"]MISSION APPLICATION - OLD LADIES [attr="class","likedoinfo"] CHARACTERS INVOLVED: Ghouligan HiroMISSION TYPE: Threatening MISSION URL: [x]MISSION DESCRIPTION: Some thugs tryna harass an old lady. These two take them out. Then get really confused talking to each other and leave before the cops come. AWKWARD OTHER: mdk is comedic genius, actually PHARAOH LEAP. [newclass=.likedo]background-color:#f0f0f0;padding:25px;width:400px;color:#888888;line-height:10px;[/newclass] [newclass=.likedotitle]background-color:#ffffff;border:solid 9px #444444;padding:1px;[/newclass] [newclass=.likedotitle2]background-color:#444444;color:#ffffff;font:bold 10px Calibri;line-height:35px;text-align:center;letter-spacing:2px;[/newclass] [newclass=.likedoinfo]margin-top:-10px;border:solid 1px #e5e5e5;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding:24px;font:10px verdana;text-align:justify;line-height:12px;[/newclass] [newclass=.likedosub]background-color:#444444;font:bold 8px Calibri;text-align:left;padding:10px;color:#ffffff;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;[/newclass] |
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Post by Ghouligan on Dec 21, 2023 0:16:47 GMT
Ghouligan wasn’t concerned with what-ifs. What if the heroes had gotten a hold of Gadget? Or worse, the villains? What if she found herself at the end of a barrel? What if she stained her hands with blood before they could shoot? Thoughts were a distraction from reality. In moments of chaos, stay present. Feel the rumble of conflict and let it guide you throughout the battlefield. Let hesitation swallow others whole as they fight off their own demons, external or otherwise. The only thing he could do was escape. And he wasn’t leaving alone. Not today. If any obstacles were in his way — people, if any people were in his way — then they’d find themselves quickly dismantled. He wouldn’t kill if he didn’t need to. It was too difficult to tell who was who in the midst of all this. Then, he saw her. There she was, shuffling along on her skates… a hero on her back. That was the difference between them, when push came to shove she saved lives. And he took them. Except today. “This way,” Ghouligan would take Guardian Valkyrie off her back. He'd carry her piggy-back style, without using his hands. Benefits of isolated friction. Once the hero was safe, for Gadget's sake, they'd get the hell out of here. “We’ll compare notes when we’re alone.” He quickly glanced at Gadget, hoping she could keep up. And if she couldn’t, he’d slow down his pace to match. As long as he was here, she wouldn’t get hurt. “Glad you’re okay.”
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Dec 20, 2023 23:52:33 GMT
Post by Ghouligan on Dec 20, 2023 23:52:33 GMT
If Ghouligan could blink, he would. Hell, he feels like he is despite the lack of eyelids. There aren’t any electrical signals or pulses to make their way to his brain — which is also nonexistent (and he’s not the only one, apparently) — but he can still feel the thoughts take shape. His mind is still stunned like he was sucker punched by a flashbang of stupidity. They must be joking. Hiro immediately follows up with an even dumber comment. He would think them a jester if it weren’t for the obvious blush on his cheeks. They were sincerely flattered, even if they rejected the notion in words no more simplified than ‘stranger danger.’ “Well, you’re into helping people,” Let’s just course correct, shall we? For the love of the gods, don’t let this guy derail you. “And I know a few others like you. We’ll get to know each other a bit more. And if all goes well, I’ll introduce you to them.” Sirens. Always, sirens. “That’s our cue.” Ghouligan climbed up the wall — the flat surfaces in particular. “Don’t talk to the cops. They’re trouble.” With that, he’d depart. Over the next few days, he’d contact Hiro. But for now, he’d deal with the oncoming migraine direct exposure with an idiot tends to cause. Well-intentioned, but still an idiot. For now. How do you not know what you’re not into? There’s more to him…
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Post by Ghouligan on Dec 20, 2023 2:19:42 GMT
It wasn’t revenge. Ghouligan primarily worked alone. As far as he could tell, Peacekeeper kept the same vice. Breaking habits is difficult. Especially when an acidic blob threatens the lives of innocents around you. While he prioritized snuffing the lives of those who needed it most, protecting the innocent was a worthwhile side quest. But nothing compared to the difficulty of working with a stranger. And he wouldn’t fault her for that. Regardless, she accepted the challenge. With control over her clothes, he could make a few deductions on her approach. With her body type, she likely focused on graceful, yet tricky movements to create an opening. With that confidence of hers, she swore she only needed one opportunity. Here’s to hoping she’s right. Ghouligan could feel the atmosphere change. The pressure didn’t change. And the Sun still reflected off the water droplets hanging midair — unseen by the human eye. But there was a tangible difference in the energy she excluded. “One try.” Ghouligan slammed his pool stick against a rack of floating pool balls. They’d bounce against invisible walls creating obstacles to overcome. While they moved ‘randomly’ — and for now, it truly was random — at any moment he could redirect them with his quirk. They were currently under its effect, meaning the effect could be modified. Normally, the tactic was too straining for prolonged combat. But this was a short, decisive encounter. And he wanted her very best. “Now hit me.”
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Post by Ghouligan on Dec 19, 2023 0:51:34 GMT
“A test,” Ghouligan wasn’t one to test a person’s combat capabilities — there was more to them than how strong they were. There was more to them than their quirk. But with how flexible theirs seemed to be, he might have found someone reliable enough for an upcoming expedition. Dion Ward was suitable but busy. A shame considering his immense strength. It would’ve been a useful tool for what was to come. Then there was Gadget… while well-intentioned, she was a bit of a wildcard. Her boisterous personality would compromise what was to come. And everyone else Antoine had met had not yet been vetted. Neither had Peacekeeper, but he’d prioritize them if he liked what he saw. There was also Hiro to think about, too. They should be meeting up soon, too. A lot of promise in that one. “I want you to hit me. Try to kill me, if need be,” A bit dramatic, but when wasn’t he? Have you seen the mask he’s wearing? “You have three tries.” Ghouligan prepared his cue stick and pool balls.
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Dec 17, 2023 23:16:30 GMT
Post by Ghouligan on Dec 17, 2023 23:16:30 GMT
Antoine was on his back foot. Only through luck and divine intervention had he met a seductive redhead in a mermaid-themed restaurant. He was no stranger to flirtatious banter — even if it was a bygone of a lost era — but to muster an iota of creativity in such a compromised position was impossible. What the hell was he supposed to know about Ariel? “A girl who knows what she wants.” By the skin of his fucking teeth. Antoine thrived under pressure but she had dragged him into the deep end. Without hesitation, Hikari responded to his call. She grabbed his hand and led it to her sea legs, proving she was a woman in all the right places. Not a scale in sight, not that he had the luxury of looking. Antoine’s view was obstructed by two, ill-fitting clam shells pressed against her person. Someone needs to rip those off.“All of the above.” His lips graze her jaw in reply. “But more importantly…” Checkmate. There was nothing he could do to stop her. More accurately, there was nothing he wanted to do to stop her. Everything and everyone had faded out of his peripheral. The people staring as they escalated, the muffled chattering as they whispered to one another, the smell of freshly served oysters passing by their tables… There was only her hair, her breath, her ass... and a roaming hand that begged to compromise everything he worked for. “Secrets.” And his was hers to take.
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Dec 17, 2023 20:42:56 GMT
Post by Ghouligan on Dec 17, 2023 20:42:56 GMT
“Oh, Hiro..” If Ghouligan weren’t a husk of umbral force instead of a person, he would’ve blushed. And if he weren’t too tan to blush, he might have blushed. It was an embarrassing mistake, but Antoine was no stranger to mistakes. He rolled with the punches and pushed forward. “No time,” Truth of the matter was that he had places to be. There were limits to when he could operate. Between keeping his identity a secret, working his job, and protecting those he cared about – even if they were few and far between, he couldn’t dilly-dally. Not like this. Not unless he made time for it. But he could make time for it later. Maybe. “We can meet in a few days, but let me get one thing clear,” It was necessary to clarify all the information, even if it was Antoine’s misunderstanding. “You’re Hiro. And you’re not a hero. But you like to help people when you can?” With this confirmation, he’d have all he would need to investigate this man further. If the network was expanding, he’d also have to run by some of the other members, too. Maybe an initiation of sorts. This was all so new to him.
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Dec 17, 2023 20:32:03 GMT
Post by Ghouligan on Dec 17, 2023 20:32:03 GMT
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Dec 17, 2023 20:23:59 GMT
Post by Ghouligan on Dec 17, 2023 20:23:59 GMT
Finally, it was over. “Well,” Antoine raised his eyebrows. “I’m a person.” If Antoine was a good judge of character, then Megumi wasn’t. Because he wasn’t a good judge of character. The countless second chances he gave to people he knew would break them — on the merit of having a system to abide by — would speak against that. Then again, maybe that was evidence for her case. He knew what they would do and gave them a chance anyway. Wasn’t that the point of second chances? No use pontificating over facts she’d never know. He pushed the ideas down and prepared himself for the journey back. But first things first… texting Bernard. Megumi cleared him to return but Bernard might need him for countless other errands, as usual. He might have to pick up snacks or coffee on the way back. The ‘way back’ might lead him to a new location — Bernard was on the move like that. “Anyway, hope you’re right.” Antoine loved to lie. “It would be nice to make some friends.” But he loved to tell the truth, too. Sometimes. “Next time, I’ll bring you food, and won’t even bleed on it.”
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Post by Ghouligan on Dec 14, 2023 2:24:28 GMT
“I offered mercy,” Ghouligan said. “I gave them a chance to walk away, but they chose their ambition over their lives.” Ghouligan ignored the alternatives. It was one thing to contest ideologies — it was an act of understanding. But if he were to explain the external circumstances, the lack of time, and the lack of opportunity once the moment had passed, then he would have been seeking approval. The truth of the matter was that he could have done nothing and all that would have been taken was money. If you look to take a material analysis of the world, then all the money wasn’t worth the lives taken and injured that day. Antoine did find the second argument compelling. He wasn’t moved by it, because he didn’t understand it. But it addressed something abstract and intangible that was more in line with how he viewed the world, the way it was, and the way it could be. “I don’t want to spill blood, but I don’t mind it.” When he killed, he felt nothing. He saw it as something that needed to be done. Whether he was stomping the seeds of what was to come or the last remnants of a dying flower taking its last breath. “The world is the way it is. And I am the way I am. I don’t know if I can change it or myself. Not in any way that really matters.” “I do what I do because I’m one of the few people who can.” He said. “If the heroes aren’t around to take care of a problem, I’ll do it in the only way I know how. I’m not capable of envisioning a ‘better place.’ Or even capable of thinking if such a thing even exists.” He takes a breath. If you can consider what he does breathing. “I leave that to those who can create. I think a system should exist but I only exist to destroy. At my best, I’ll burn down the world. But I’m not gonna act like I know what to do with the ashes.”
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Post by Ghouligan on Dec 14, 2023 1:26:10 GMT
Exactly what I’m looking for. Bernie hides his smile until his back is turned. He licks his lips as he reminisces over the look in her eyes — for a siren of the sea and a silver-tongued serpent, they were birds of a feather. Hikari was eager to provide entertainment. And something about her riled up the unshakable Antoine. Did he really have a thing for mermaids? “Dirty it is!” Bernie clears his throat. His tone is unmistakably mischievous. “ Thirty.” And then they were alone. Yes, there were hordes of mingling people gathered around waiting for Bernie’s return but with the way she plops onto his lap, makes herself comfortable, and starts reaching for the forbidden fruit placed firmly at the center of his abdomen — he can only think about her. And while it primarily has to do with compromising his identity, he’d be lying to himself (which he is) if he didn’t acknowledge the less-than-pure thoughts circling the back of his mind. He hadn’t been this close to someone since he left the island. Both physically and emotionally. Antoine kept his walls up. But she quickly broke down the barrier between him and his alter ego. Truth be told the only time anyone had given his chain any attention was when they identified it as his weakness. More often than not, he associated touch with pain. But Hikari offered a different perspective. “Not all mermaids,” Antoine didn’t have a thing for mermaids, but if he didn’t wrestle some control back then he’d be a slave to her whims. And god forbid he gives Bernie sees him squirm like a worm on a hook. “Just Ariel.” But it’s hard not to fall for the bait. Everything that made him a good security guard betrayed him in these moments. His awareness couldn’t ignore the pressure of her arms around his shoulders or the warmth of her breath on his face. And his keen eye stole glances he shouldn’t have — she very obviously would know. And so would everyone around them. Her hands reach down. Closer. And closer. And his heart is pounding. His hand finds hers and takes it for himself. It’s not a move he’d normally make, but it’s better than her finding the secret he hid underneath his layered clothing. “Security.” He says. “Bernard pays me well.” Antoine glances down. This time he isn’t admiring the design of her clam shell bra or the artistic patterns of her mermaid skirt. His eyes guide her to her object of desire — his chain — before meeting back with an intensity matched only by the grip of his hand on her waist. “But some things are worth more than money.”
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