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Nov 20, 2017 14:42:45 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 20, 2017 14:42:45 GMT -5
The safehouse was an idea that I had in Ireland... I was watching the news with grandmother, and I wanted to do something... I needed to help this country in some way. Grandmother agreed, and she funded this whole thing. She put me in charge, and well, here we are. This country has so much rich history, I wanted to help them preserve that. Somehow... So we found an old mansion that was torn to pieces from the war... We had it restored, and now it's the safehouse. We also restored the surrounding buildings. Anyone who lost their homes in the war, they can come to us. We will provide them shelter..."
"That's great. It's nice to see someone looking out for the small people."
Steve watched as Daniel tried to get fitted and couldn't help but smile. "Yeah... he's probably not used to this."
"Every Williams needs a suit... Come, dear.."
"Sure. I can't say no to that... I do have a suit I wear, but I really can't say no to another suit in my wardrobe."
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Nov 21, 2017 11:53:00 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 21, 2017 11:53:00 GMT -5
Sorin was done with his fitting, and was looking through the suits. Daniel walked over there. "I'm usually a much more casual... dresser..." he said to Sorin. Sorin smiled, "Here..." He showed Daniel a pretty simple suit. "Just black, no bells and whistles." Daniel looked at it, and smiled a little. "Huh..." Sorin turned. "How ya doin over there, Steve..?" He asked.
Johanna was with Elysium looking at dresses. "I think this one..." She had found a black dress that she liked. "I like it too, Elysium..."
Johanna turned to her grandsons, "I'm inviting you all to our safehouse opening. Those of us Williams' who will stand together in this, must... This would be especially good for Nina, to help those that Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima helped ruin..." She said.
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Nov 21, 2017 12:06:54 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 21, 2017 12:06:54 GMT -5
Steve stepped out, wearing a nice and fancy three-piece pinstripe suit. "So, how do I look?" Steve asks. "I think I'd like to wear this." "I'm inviting you all to our safehouse opening. Those of us Williams' who will stand together in this, must... This would be especially good for Nina, to help those that Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima helped ruin..." "That's awesome! I can be the spokesperson! Me being a famous boxer in my time."
Lei had been sitting at the computer for hours it seemed like. He was scoping out on Mishima activity along with Xianlong and Helena. Lei had read about the explosion on the Mishima mansion, as well as a series of explosins in G-Corporation. And Helena had brought it to Lei’s attention that G-Corporation was trying to kill Kazuya, but had failed. And as an act of revenge, Kazuya killed all those involved in his betrayal… including Emma Kliesen. Lei found info through Xianlong that Emma had a child, Leo who participated in the last tournament. Lei decided that he would talk to that child if he could get a hold that person. Xianlong then told Lei that it would be best if she were the one to talk to Leo, since they were both in the same age group, and Lei agreed. It allowed him more time to do some investigation. “So the Mishima clan were warriors just like my ancestors…” Lei muttered. “So… did your ancestors have a feud with the Mishima at one point?”
Lei shook his head. “My ancestors were known for defending the emperor… they were warriors, soldiers bred for battle. They had their own village where everyone trained at young age. But then… World War II happened.” “I’m guessing your ancestors all died in that war?” Helena asked. “Actually, it was the Rape of Nanking. The village that the Japanese soldiers invaded was one of the ancient villages housed by my ancestors. They tried to fight the troops off, but it was unsuccessful. The only survivor of that incident was my grandfather, and he fled to Shanghai by catching a boat down to the Yangzi River. He fought in the war and died in 1957.” “I see…”
Xianlong then piped up. “It says here that the Mishima family started weapons production due to World War II. And Jinpachi Mishima spoke out against it, publicly.” “Yes, Jinpachi Mishima. He’s a good friend of Master Wang’s, and apparently a friend of my grandfather.” “So… he’s an overall nice guy. So, why would Heihachi murder his own kind father?” “Because he wanted control of the Zaibatsu. The only way he could get control is if he killed his own father.” “And that was when the Zaibatsu became a conglomerate.” Helena added. “Back in 1972, the same year my father was murdered.” “He renamed it to the Mishima Zaibatsu…” Xianlong added. “And secured its future as a weapons manufacturer and its militaristic operations.” “Of course. That’s also when his wife died... what if Kazumi attacked Heihachi because she found out that Heihachi had killed his own father? And in the fight, Heihachi killed his wife?” “Or, maybe Heihachi killed his wife because she was going to alert the police? So he had to silence her…” “And then, Kazuya finds out and in retaliation attacks his father, but instead gets thrown off a cliff.”
“Yes! Now we’re getting somewhere!” Lei opened up his father’s journal to point out some information. “Father mentions something about some dark energy… radiating from below the manor. He says that he can’t explain it… but it is a huge concentration of Yin, with no Yang. He says that it is what caused destruction to the Mishima household.”
“What did he mean by Yin?”“He is implying the sinister aura that the building gave off. That might be where Heihachi hid the bodies of his wife and his father.” Lei then looked at the explosion, and the reports of some demon leveling a forest nearby, as well as reports of Jinpachi Mishima heading the Zaibatsu during the fifth tournament. “Of course. All that evil energy got released in the blast… resulting in some supernatural forces beyond our control… but Kazumi, though…” Lei placed his hand on the photo of Kazumi that was on his screen. “I need to know more about you… what were you like? How did you end up dead? And Father… what did you find out? What were you trying to tell us?”
Just as Lei said those words out loud, Elise appeared, along with Katya, delivering food for everyone, some pinwheel sandwiches. Lei gets up, giving Elise a quick kiss on her lips, thanking her for the food. Xianlong didn’t hesitate to chow down on her food, as Helena coldly stared at Elise. “What is the matter, miss?” Katya asks Helena. “Nothing is wrong. Nothing at all.” She smiles, grabbing the sandwich. “Did you find any information that you were looking for?” Elise then asked Lei. “We’re getting there. Not quite everything… but it’s a start.” Lei smiled. “You see… this is what happens when you try to be a snake…” Xianlong whispered to Helena. “Uncle Wulong likes someone else. If you weren’t such a snake… maybe he would have liked you.” “Nonsense. You should focus on the investigation instead of flapping your gums on matters that don't concern you.”
“Oh, it concerns me, he's my uncle! You're just a plastic broad! Let me guess, those tits weren't free, were they?”"I had a child... your breasts get bigger after you have kids..." "Wulong, whenever you are ready... I can tell you what I know about the Mishima Zaibatsu... but I would rather we meet in my hotel room... so we can discuss this privately..."Lei nodded. "I'll stop by later on, then..." "Good..." She kisses Lei on his cheek. "I will be waiting..."
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Nov 22, 2017 12:20:22 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 22, 2017 12:20:22 GMT -5
Johanna smiled at Steve, looking him up and down. He looked so great. "Well, we can discuss the matters of you being the face of our safehouse later..." She touched the end of his hair. "We just need to get you a haircut, then you'll be Williams ready..." She sighed, fixing his tie. "The Nina I knew years ago would be so proud of you. It saddens me the woman she's become. I know it's not my fault, but I still feel responsible. Mother is god in the eyes of a child, you know... When she looked at me, it was like a stranger...." She shook her head.
Soon, Sorin came out in a grey suit. "I am loving this...!" He exclaimed. Johanna walked up to him, and then turned to see Daniel wearing a simple black suit. Johanna put her hands together. "You both look astounding...!" Daniel smiled a bit. "You don't think it's too much...?" He asked, sheepishly. Johanna shook her head. "No... It looks just perfect..." Sorin was looking at his backside in the mirror. "This makes my ass look great..." He said. Daniel laughed, as Johanna shook her head. "He's so much like Anna, I can already tell."
Daniel smirked. "Yeah..?" Johanna nodded. "She always tries so hard to prove herself... I just wish she would see she is more than enough. Sorin turned to her and Daniel. "Maybe we can help her see that..."
Daniel nodded in agreement with his brother.
Elysium soon came out in a black dress. Johanna was nearly crying from pride at the sight of her granddaughter. "I think we're ready for the press event..." Elysium said. Johanna nodded. "Oh, I'm so happy to have the four of you together... Finally..." She pulled all of them into a hug.
After pulling back, she wiped her eyes. "Now.. Go get the prices, I'll pay, and then we will go have a real dinner..." She said.
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Nov 22, 2017 13:05:07 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 22, 2017 13:05:07 GMT -5
"Well, we can discuss the matters of you being the face of our safehouse later... We just need to get you a haircut, then you'll be Williams ready..."
"Um, no thanks. I very much like my hair as it is right now. Williams or not... This is who I am." Steve declared. He honestly didn't want to cut his hair. If he did, he'd just be another boxer on the street. Not Steve Fox.
"The Nina I knew years ago would be so proud of you. It saddens me the woman she's become. I know it's not my fault, but I still feel responsible. Mother is god in the eyes of a child, you know... When she looked at me, it was like a stranger...."
"I'm sorry to hear that. So she wasn't always like that? Pointing guns and shooting people first before asking questions?" "Now.. Go get the prices, I'll pay, and then we will go have a real dinner..."
"Okay. Can't argue with that."
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Nov 24, 2017 12:04:31 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 24, 2017 12:04:31 GMT -5
After Johanna paid for their outfits, her phone rang. "...Yes. I See... She's where now?" She had a smile on her face. "Thankyou Morrison. I owe you for this..." She hung up. "Children.. I must leave you now. I have business to attend to." She turned to them, smiling. "I was so glad for today... I love you all." She gave them all a hug, and walked out.
Daniel watched as their grandmother left. "Why did it sound like..." "Like the last time you'll see her..?" Elysium finished his question for him. "It always sounds like the last time you'll see her. I assume it's because of the life she led."
Sorin raised a brow. "Should we follow her...?" He asked.
Elysium shook her head. "I wouldn't..."
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Nov 24, 2017 12:15:45 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 24, 2017 12:15:45 GMT -5
"Children.. I must leave you now. I have business to attend to. I was so glad for today... I love you all."
"Thanks Grammy." Steve said. "I'll see you at the opening."
"It always sounds like the last time you'll see her. I assume it's because of the life she led."
"Was she an assassin, too?" Steve asked. "I didn't think assassins ran in the family... I always thought Nina was just the oddball." He then thought about Anna.
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Nov 24, 2017 22:47:42 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 24, 2017 22:47:42 GMT -5
Elysium nodded at Steve. "Yes, but some members prefer mercenary... My father is one." She paused. "I nearly went down that road, but I could never bring myself to do it for money. But I have for my family, and loved ones." She admitted to the boxer. "Unlike the three of you, I was raised with them around. Ending a person's life didn't seem like such a big deal to me, atleast not until the war started." She said.
"The senselessness of it all really turned me off to that lifestyle."
Daniel sighed, "The Mishima Zaibatsu and their family are full of monsters, more so than the ones they tried to create." He said.
"I'm sure there's more to it. I don't believe in evil being born, I believe it's created. There's a reason people are who they are, no matter how hard they try to deny it." She smiled. "But choice is always prevalent. You can choose to be good or to be evil. I'm glad the three of you are good people, atleast in the short time I've known you."
Sorin smiled. "Well, that's an honor, coming from the girl helping homeless people." He said.
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Nov 24, 2017 22:56:08 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 24, 2017 22:56:08 GMT -5
"Yes, but some members prefer mercenary... My father is one. I nearly went down that road, but I could never bring myself to do it for money. But I have for my family, and loved ones."
"I see..." Steve wondered what would have happened. Would he have made for an excellent assassin?
"Unlike the three of you, I was raised with them around. Ending a person's life didn't seem like such a big deal to me, atleast not until the war started."
"Um... yah... it's a pretty bloody big deal. I don't think I'm capable of just killing people for money."
"I'm sure there's more to it. I don't believe in evil being born, I believe it's created. There's a reason people are who they are, no matter how hard they try to deny it. But choice is always prevalent. You can choose to be good or to be evil. I'm glad the three of you are good people, atleast in the short time I've known you."
"I'm gonna agree with Elysium. Daniel, Katya, and I all had the potential to become evil... but thanks to the environment we grew up in, we didn't turn out so evil."
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Nov 24, 2017 23:29:46 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 24, 2017 23:29:46 GMT -5
"To you, yes... I suppose I've been desensitized to it all..." She said. Soon, the worker at the shoppe brought them their clothes. She smiled at her, as she took it. "Thankyou." Sorin walked with her. "True... I think the value of a person's life is based on how they live it. Some people deserve to die." He said. Elysium turned to him, "You sound like my father." She said.
"I think this is a touchy subject..." Daniel said. "It's hard to discuss the value of a life, with a group like this..." He said.
Elysium laughed. "Yeah, you're probably right." She said. She turned to Steve. "I trust all of you will be there for the opening..?" She asked.
Sorin gave her thumbs up. "You know it." Daniel nodded. "Yes, we will be there..." Elysium smiled. "Good. I have some errands to run, so... I'll see you boys there." She said. She gave a wave goodbye, and took her leave.
Sorin turned to Daniel. "Interesting girl.." He said. Daniel shrugged. "She's nice. seeing how the rest of them are, she seems pretty stable." Sorin shook his head. "No... People who talk and act like that... I bet you anything she went through something terrible." He said. Daniel looked at Sorin, "You seem to make assumptions about people...." He said. Sorin tilted his head, "I'm usually right about these things." He began, "She's soft spoken, almost docile. Nina may not say much, but she speaks with confidence and authority. Same with Chris. Lillian is definitely someone who is totally comfortable with herself. Elysium seems tightly wound... And Anna... Our mother is one loud, outspoken woman."
Daniel, shook his head. "And that means something bad happened to Elysium..?" He asked.
Sorin nodded, "I've seen a lot in G. Say the wrong thing, I bet it'd trigger some form of PTSD." He said.
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Nov 24, 2017 23:38:35 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 24, 2017 23:38:35 GMT -5
"True... I think the value of a person's life is based on how they live it. Some people deserve to die."
"Like Jack the Ripper, and other serial killers who do nothing but hurt people, yes?"
"I think this is a touchy subject... It's hard to discuss the value of a life, with a group like this..."
"It can be... but yeah... I guess that means we're all getting along. If you find yourself having deep conversations then that means you've made a new buddy."
"I trust all of you will be there for the opening..? Good. I have some errands to run, so... I'll see you boys there."
"Yeah. I'll be there. And I'll see you later, then. Have fun!"
"No... People who talk and act like that... I bet you anything she went through something terrible."
"What do you mean? She seems alright! But I trust your opinion... since you're the scientist, here..." Which is true. Sorin is a scientist. He should be able to pick up on things.
"She's soft spoken, almost docile. Nina may not say much, but she speaks with confidence and authority. Same with Chris. Lillian is definitely someone who is totally comfortable with herself. Elysium seems tightly wound... And Anna... Our mother is one loud, outspoken woman. I've seen a lot in G. Say the wrong thing, I bet it'd trigger some form of PTSD."
"Let's just hope we don't find the trigger word..."
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Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 25, 2017 0:02:36 GMT -5
"Being a scientist, you learn to pay attention..." He said. "I could be wrong, but based on her body language... I'd say differently." He said. He sighed, holding his new suit. "Man, I can't believe our grandmother bought us these..." he said. Daniel nodded, looking at the packaging. "I know, we just met her.." He said.
Sorin shrugged. "Don't bite the hand that feeds you, am I right...?" He said, smiling. He turned, bumping into a woman. "Oh, Sorry--" He looked at her, and smiled. "Oh... Hey...! Jacinta, right...?" He asked. She nodded. "I don't think I ever got your name...?" She asked. "Sorin!" He said, smiling. "Um.. This is my brother Daniel, and my cousin Steve.." Daniel waved, smiling.
She waved back, "He looks like his father..." She said, smiling. Sorin nodded, "He does... More than me, for sure." He said. He then thought to himself. He never talked with her about his father. "Do you know him..?" He asked her.
"Antonio? Not directly. Maybe you could help me. I'm here to speak with your father about a man he was friends with a long time ago..." She said.
"So, my running into you at the club wasn't... an accident?" He asked. She shook her head. "No, I was looking for you specifically..." She said. "Forgive my deception..." She said. Sorin shook his head, "It's cool. A friend you said..? Who was this guy?" He asked.
She smiled a little, crossing her arms. "His name is Claudio Serafino."
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Nov 25, 2017 0:30:25 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 25, 2017 0:30:25 GMT -5
"Man, I can't believe our grandmother bought us these... I know, we just met her.."
"She's a sweet old lady isn't she?"
Steve was looking forward to this. He had to go tell his parents though, that he has found his biological family, but he won't forget his parents who raised him, and definitely he won't ever forget Dr. Kliesen.
"Don't bite the hand that feeds you, am I right...?"
"Yes. Those are some very wise words."
As Steve walked with Daniel and Sorin, he noticed Sorin talking to a woman.
"Um.. This is my brother Daniel, and my cousin Steve.."
"How nice to meet you." Steve said to Jacinta.
Steve stayed silent as the pair talked before looking to his cousin, Daniel. "Sorin sure knows a lot of people, doesn't he?" Steve really felt a little awkward.
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Nov 25, 2017 0:40:04 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Nov 25, 2017 0:40:04 GMT -5
"Yeah... He's really social, I guess..." Daniel said to Steve.
"Claudio..? Never heard the name.." Sorin said. Jacinta nodded. "I wouldn't have expected you to." She started. "Claudio is a terrible man. He ejected me from my home..." Sorin frowned. "That's awful..." He said. She looked into his eyes. "It's in the past, but I need to see him again. He will be able to give me back what he took from me." She said.
Sorin nodded. "I'll ask him about it. You have a number I could give him..?"
She shook her head, "No... I don't have the money for a phone." She said. Sorin frowned a bit more. She seemed hurt by this Claudio guy. "He lives at 143 Blossom Street. I'm sure he'll hear you out." He said. Jacinta smiled. "Thankyou, Sorin." She said. "I'll see you soon.."
Sorin smiled. "Of course. Take care, Jacinta." She brushed past him, walking away. Sorin's eyes began to burn. He rubbed them.
Daniel placed a hand on his brother's shoulder. "You okay..?" He asked. Sorin nodded. "Yeah, I think some dirt went into my eyes." He rubbed them. He looked at Daniel who stammered back.
"What...!?" Sorin exclaimed. "What's wrong..? Is it pink eye...? It's pink eye."
Daniel shook his head. "Sorin, your left eye is white..."
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Nov 25, 2017 0:47:40 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Nov 25, 2017 0:47:40 GMT -5
"Yeah... He's really social, I guess..."
"I may be a famous boxer, but I don't really consider myself a bit of a socialite. I've always thought of myself as a bit of an introvert. But of course parties are fun, given the right circumstances."
Not too long after Jacinta left, Steve noticed Sorin's eyes were hurting. What was going on?
"I've heard that rubbing them makes it worse... you might want to go to the bathroom and wash them out."
Steve is all too familiar with eye injuries.
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