Nemesis and Hurricane's Ideal World: Session 2

[idolpro]

[The sky above is a deep, unnatural crimson, filled with roiling clouds and creatures that are a sickly oil-slick black. They writhe and wriggle like something out of a Lovecraftian nightmare; they have entirely too many eyes, and entirely too many wings, and when they open their mouths, they have entirely too many teeth]

[Below them, the city of Tokyo is half-shattered; above the rooftops, mechanized suits the size of people hover in the air, darting in out of the chaos, laser blasts and explosions and wickedly sharp blades fighting tirelessly against the endless onslaught]

[Until finally, the last creature falls]

[All at once, civilians flood the streets of the city; the lights come on in all the buildings, which somehow have become whole again, safe and unharmed. A cheer goes up from the crowd. Overhead, a stunning fireworks display paints the night with light and color]

[And they all lived happily ever after]

[The end]

Comments

THE ROOFTOP

[crossmyheartandhope]

[From the rooftop, you can see all the way to the ocean. The house is centered on an island, and though the island isn't very big, the branches of the trees that cover it sway gently in the breeze, and the glint of the setting sun on the water brings you a feeling of deep peace. On the island's far side, you can make out what looks to be a statue; to the right of that, there's another building, though it's difficult to tell what it might be.]

[On the rooftop itself, you find two folding chairs and a haphazard stack of blankets, along with a pair of slim metal thermoses and a basket filled with snacks. Hurricane and Nemesis are lounging in the chairs, munching senbei and watching the sunset.]

[From here you can CLIMB DOWN FROM THE ROOF]

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[firstworldproblem]

Camping for the night? The fireworks are lovely.

[Sitting on the roof and watching the sunset.]

I’m not interrupting, am I?

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[unbr8kable]

--Hey, you made it! Trip over wasn't too bad, was it?

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[firstworldproblem]

Not at all. I saw a most brilliant display of fireworks and was rather charmed. I see you had a similar idea.

So how does it feel?

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[unbr8kable]

Being a hero? I mean, that part's same as basically ever, right? But having our own place's pretty sweet. 'S nice being able to--rest, for once.

...'Cept, not today, I guess. Since we got y'all here and all!

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[firstworldproblem]

Oh, put us to work. Gathering kindling from the woods. Prepping meals. I’m sure everyone would be delighted.

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[unbr8kable]

Nah... We can handle that much. You can just chill and check out the sunset if you want. Plenty of time to chat at the party, anyways!

[She gets to her feet, offering a fistbump before heading for the ladder herself]

We'll see you then, okay?

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[crossmyheartandhope]

Naw, dude. You'e a little early, but better early than late, right?

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[firstworldproblem]

I can’t say my timing was always the most appropriate. You expect everyone to gather here?

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[crossmyheartandhope]

Naw, dude, out front of the house. We ain't set up for the party just yet, but give us like a couple hours, kay?

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[firstworldproblem]

Ah. Where the children were playing. Relatives?

[He leans back on his hand and closes his eyes. The purpose is to listen. To see if anything is out of place. Perhaps the wind creaks the branches too harshly or the sounds of scratching come from somewhere else.]

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[crossmyheartandhope]

...naw. They didn't have no one left, so. Y'know. Figured we should give em a place to go.

You can stop by and say hi to em at the rescue, if you want.

But hey, look. We really gotta get going on the party prep if we're gonna get done in time. See you there, okay? Don't be late!

[He stands as he's talking - makes his way over to the ladder, and gives a little wave]

[Then he's climbing down, off to go see to the party prep]

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[sangreine]

[ -- this seems way too easy. But okay, no looking a gift horse in the mouth. Walking over (mostly to Nemesis but addressing them both) ]

Hey, there. You look comfortable.

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[crossmyheartandhope]

You know it, dude.

Glad you could make the trip!

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[sangreine]

[ At least he's acting like himself. ]

Whatever the trip was for, I'm sure I wouldn't miss it.

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[crossmyheartandhope]

Dude, for real?

You didn't forget the party, did you? It's only a couple hours till go time.

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[sangreine]

Did I? I guess I did. Remind me?

[ Trying to get him talking about this place, maybe somehow it'll come up that it's all the Producers messing with them. Unlikely, but. ]

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[firstworldproblem]

[This old man with back problems waves at them.]

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[sangreine]

[ Looking down, smiling in spite of herself, ]

Hi. They seem to be up here.

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[firstworldproblem]

Truthfully, I expected them in the house but this peaceful place is as good as any.

There appears to be another building on the far side of the island.

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[sangreine]

[ Glancing around, oh so there is ]

Apparently there some sort of party later.

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[unbr8kable]

That's the point...

[She grins, easy]

You're here early.

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[sangreine]

Damn, and I was hoping to make a good entrance.

[ Stooping down beside her, going to try for a hand touch here ]

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[unbr8kable]

[She squeezes back readily, and leans in for a quick kiss. Her hand is much warmer than it's been in a while]

Any entrance of yours ain't nothing to complain about.

...Though, I'd better get to work, if you're already here. Lots of stuff still to do before the shindig begins.

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[sangreine]

[ Kissing back with substantial relief, and not letting go of that hand without a fight! ]

Can I help? All of us? That's why we're here right?