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Dec 16, 2017 14:28:46 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Dec 16, 2017 14:28:46 GMT -5
Claudio stared into Nina's icy blue eyes. He could see something. Still gazing at her face, he listened to Heihachi. "And what demon is that...? Perhaps if we knew the demon itself we could find a weakness...." He said, tilting his head. "It would appear then that this Kazuya has the public on his side. Isolating the demon is a grand idea...." He narrowed his eyes, leaning closer to Nina.
"You have a block..." He said. "Placed by a dark energy..." He surrounded Nina, looking at Heihachi. "Could this be the work of the devil you speak of...?" He turned to her.
"You will never be able to come to your full potential until you have the block removed..." He said, finally giving Heihachi his full attention.
He took a deep breath. "Against all of my instincts, I will help you." He walked to Heihachi. "As I said, Isolation is a good tactic, but how do you know you will be able to kill him..?" He crossed his arms. "You've tried to kill the demon before, what makes you believe you can do it now?" He asked Heihachi. "Not to be disrespectful, of course..."
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Dec 16, 2017 14:35:24 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Dec 16, 2017 14:35:24 GMT -5
"And what demon is that...? Perhaps if we knew the demon itself we could find a weakness...."
"It calls itself Devil."
Nina completely ignored Claudio when he mentions a block, as when Claudio then suggested that Kazuya messed up Nina, he laughed, not sure what he was referring to, but Kazuya did kidnap Nina.
"You will never be able to come to your full potential until you have the block removed..."
"I don't believe in such superstition." Nina finally replied.
"You've tried to kill the demon before, what makes you believe you can do it now? Not to be disrespectful, of course..."
"I have a major advantage. While Kazuya spent all those 20 years healing and plotting, I spent those years meditating and getting stronger. His Devil Form is far too weak to go against me. This time, he will die, along with that bastard son of his, too."
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Dec 17, 2017 22:31:00 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Dec 17, 2017 22:31:00 GMT -5
Claudio raised a brow at Nina, "You should..."
He turned to Heihachi. "...So what is it exactly you want my help with..." He said. "Our intentions may be aligned, but... You seem to have everything figured out..." He crossed his arms. "Why do you need my help...?"
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Dec 17, 2017 22:59:21 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Dec 17, 2017 22:59:21 GMT -5
"Our intentions may be aligned, but... You seem to have everything figured out... Why do you need my help...?"
"I need you to help me track down more demons like him. Seeing that you are adept at hunting demons and cleansing them, I'm sure finding other demons won't be beyond the realm of your capabilities."
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Dec 19, 2017 14:51:12 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Dec 19, 2017 14:51:12 GMT -5
Claudio chuckled. "There it is..." He said. He crossed his arms, "Then help you I shall..." He said. He pursed his lips. "I must put some affairs in order, then I will come with you." He raised a brow, looking at Nina. He walked back up the stairs, heading to Xing. He placed his hands on Xing's shoulders. "I must go... I am putting Giovanna in charge until I return... Remember the lesson of the day..." He smiled at Xing, patting the back of his neck. "You will be fine."
He then turned, a grim look crept onto his face. He slowly walked back to Heihachi and Nina. He didn't feel right about this, but... something small inside of him told him this was the right thing to do. Besides, last he heard, Antonio was living in Japan. He could hit up his old friend.
He returned to Heihachi, "When and where...?" He asked.
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Dec 19, 2017 15:02:35 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Dec 19, 2017 15:02:35 GMT -5
"Good. I will be waiting."
Once Claudio left to go speak with Xing, the young Chinese boy continued to meditate in order to learn how to harness his Chi.
"I must go... I am putting Giovanna in charge until I return... Remember the lesson of the day... You will be fine."
"Thank you. Maybe I'll get stronger when you come back!" He said, excitedly.
Finally, Claudio returned as Heihachi lead him out toward his car.
"When and where...?"
"We need to return to the Mishima Zaibatsu."
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Dec 19, 2017 15:11:10 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Dec 19, 2017 15:11:10 GMT -5
"Perfect..." He smiled. "Let's go get us a devil.." He said, chuckling, patting Heihachi's back. He walked behind him, turning to Nina. "Odd question, but does a man named Antonio O'Donoghue still work there...?" He asked. "A yes or no will do..." He said, smirking. "He's an old friend of mine, and... he may know more than you believe..." He said.
He turned to Heihachi. "Upon our arrival, I will need to speak to him. It's important..." He hadn't seen Antonio in so long. And truthfully, seeing him would be a wonderful reminder of Giorgia.
"What's the plan after I do what I need to do..?" He asked, as they walked outside. From the outside, the building looked like any other ornate chapel. "What is your plan for exposing him..?" He asked.
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Dec 19, 2017 16:42:16 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Dec 19, 2017 16:42:16 GMT -5
"Good. It's settled then." Things were all coming together quite nicely.
"Odd question, but does a man named Antonio O'Donoghue still work there...? A yes or no will do... He's an old friend of mine, and... he may know more than you believe..."
"Yes."
"Of course... he's one of the scientists here at the Zaibatsu." Heihachi added.
"What's the plan after I do what I need to do..? What is your plan for exposing him..?"
"Well, I'm going to hold a tournament. Kazuya can't resist proving his worth. Then I am going to capture his son, and use him to lure Kazuya to the tournament. I also plan on sending you after him. Then I can record pictures of his Devil Form. This will generate public perceptions against him, as well as make the tournament more personal." If things go as planned, Heihachi will be rid of both Kazuya and Jin. World Peace isn't too far off. "Then you can continue to find the other demons in the world."
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Dec 19, 2017 16:59:50 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Dec 19, 2017 16:59:50 GMT -5
"Sounds like a plan..." He said. He got into the car. "May the light of sirius cast away the shadows..." He said, looking at the cathedral....
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Jun 4, 2018 22:10:09 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jun 4, 2018 22:10:09 GMT -5
After her battle with Nina, Anna finally arrived in Rome with Antonio. When her apartment blew up, she lost everything. This gave her the opportunity to start fresh, with Antonio. "What a beautiful church..." Anna said, admiring the architecture. "This was where you were before your came to Dublin..?" She asked. Her eyes wandered to Antonio, who was dressed in clothes similar to what Claudio was wearing. His jacket was not adorned with the goat head, though. Antonio looked down at Anna, who was wearing a solid white dress, that wasn't formfitting for once. The dress flowed, hitting the ground. "Yes... My mother spent a lot of time here, but we lived in a house a few blocks away..." He said, smiling.
"I'm glad you came, Anna... I was getting worried, especially when you came back with bruises all over your face..." He said, grinning. Anna rubbed her cheek, "Hmph! War wound... I wear it proudly..." She said, "You remember how Nina and I fought, why is that such a surprise...?" She said. He gave her a kiss on the cheek. Showing her the cathedral.
Behind them, was Sorin and Claudio. Claudio looked visibly tired, from all of his travels. Sorin was looking around in wonder. "Claudio..?" He called out. Claudio turned to Sorin, "Yes...?" He said, giving a sleepy grin. Sorin walked to him, "Where will I get to train..?" He asked. Claudio tilted his head, raising a brow. "Train...?" He asked, laughing. "It's downstairs... I can have Xing escort you there..." He said, turning. "I'm going to bed..." He said, turning. Sorin silently followed him not knowing where to go. Claudio entered the hall, walking through to the last door on the left. Upon entering the large room, Sorin's eyes widened. It was beautifully decorated in white and gold. All of the furniture inside was all classic Italian style.
Claudio turned to Sorin, "Wish to nap with me...?" He asked, sarcastically. Sorin turned red. "Where can I put my stuff...?" He asked, as Claudio took his jacket off. He then unbuttoned his shirt, laying it on the bed. He turned to Sorin, taking his bag from him, and setting it on the ground. "There is a good place..." He said, grinning. Sorin noticed his arm, and part of his chest were wrapped in black cloth. "What's under there..?" Sorin asked. Claudio looked at him. "...Scars." He said, plainly, sitting on the bed. Sorin walked to him, and sat next to him on the bed. He placed his hand on Claudio's knee. "..What happened..?" He asked.
Claudio was silent for a moment, but then turned his blue eyes to Sorin's. "The demon that plagues us now... Is the same demon the killed my master, Giorgia... Your grandmother." He began. Sorin nodded, as he knew that already. Claudio pursed his lips, "It also killed my colleague, well... to be honest, he was also my lover...." He said. Sorin took Claudio's hand, trying to comfort him. "The light that killed Salvi, caused the burns. Not just that... It destroyed the forest we were in..." He looked at Sorin holding his hand. He then looked into his eyes. Claudio leaned in, placing his lips on Sorin's. Sorin placed his hand on Claudio's hair, as the two laid on the bed....
Meanwhile, Antonio and Anna were still walking around the cathedral. Antonio was so busy talking to everyone, Anna silently smiled at everyone. She eventually wandered away from, walking down the stairs. She ended up wandering into a large room....
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Jun 5, 2018 18:49:43 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Jun 5, 2018 18:49:43 GMT -5
Xiao was astonished by the radiant beauty of the cathedral. It captivated her as she roamed through the halls of the palace. She felt so small in a place so very huge and elegant.
While walking through the cathedral, Xiao couldn't help but to feel homesick. She'd only been in Rome for a few hours, but to her, it felt like days.
Though, she hoped that whatever Claudio brought her out here for, it better be for a good reason...
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Jun 5, 2018 21:43:56 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jun 5, 2018 21:43:56 GMT -5
About thirty minutes passed when Sorin came out of Claudio's room. He was smiling, looking back at Claudio. Sorin had put on a white t shirt, with some black fitted pants made from cotton. His hair was messy, and he had a certain glow about him. Claudio had dressed in casual wear, opting for a black t shirt and black silk pants. His long black hair was in his face. He grinned, "Sorin..." He said, "I cannot chase you through the cathedral!" He said, walking to him, pulling him close. "Why not!?" He asked, pouting. "It'd be fun!"
Claudio grinned, "Because, as my new trainee, you must become acquainted with Xing and Xiaoyu... My other trainees..." Sorin pursed his lips. "Fine..." He said, sauntering out of the room. "Where are you going!?" Claudio asked, and Sorin spun around, "To meet Xing, and further get to know Xiaoyu! As I'll be training with them!" He said, making fun of Claudio. The two went to the training room, where they saw Anna admiring the view. She turned around, and laughed. "Oh my god... You two, this is a church!" She said. Claudio blushed a little, whereas Sorin looked confused. "What do you mean..?" He asked. Anna walked over to him, running her fingers through his hair, fixing it. Sorin then got it, and laughed it off. "Leave me alone.." He said, grinning. Claudio pulled his hair back, and then looked at Anna and Sorin. "I'm going to go find Xiaoyu and Xing. Then, the first lesson begins!" He said, smiling.
Claudio walked to the main area, where he saw Xiaoyu. "You made it!" He said, smiling. "No time to waste, come I have training for you!" He said, grinning.
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Jun 5, 2018 23:32:52 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Jun 5, 2018 23:32:52 GMT -5
Xing appeared to greet the newcomers as he meets Anna and Sorin. He bows respectfully.
"Nihao, I am Lei Xinglong. I'm one of the people training to be an excorcist. But you can just call me Xing." He wasn't entirely sure how to introduce himself.
"I'm sure that we can all learn together."
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Jun 5, 2018 23:42:43 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jun 5, 2018 23:42:43 GMT -5
Sorin smiled, giving a wave. Anna paid the child a little attention, but then turned back to the large stain glass window. Sorin noticed, turning to Xing. "I'm Sorin, that's my mother, Anna..." He said. "She can be..." He got close, "A huge bitch" He whispered. "But, she's trying to be nice..." He said, smiling.
He looked around. "I can't believe my dad kept all of this secret from me..." He said, "But he seems to be happy to be back here." He paused. "Apparently my grandmother was a woman named Giorgia...?" He asked.
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Jun 7, 2018 16:39:47 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Jun 7, 2018 16:39:47 GMT -5
Sitting down at a nearby bench, Xiao noticed a familiar voice and her face lit up once she realized who it was. Noticing that the voice belonged to Claudio, Xiao got up from the chair though with her short stature compared to Claudio, she found herself looking up at him..
A lot.
"Training? Finally! I've been waiting for what feels like forever!" Xiao exclaimed, "Can you show me to the training room?"
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