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Sept 2, 2018 22:55:34 GMT -5
Post by Hwoarang on Sept 2, 2018 22:55:34 GMT -5
"Actually, I'm kind of investigating some super shady stuff that they're doing. Something about the Devil Gene... I read up on it during the fourth tournament before Lei saved me from getting killed."
Devil Gene? Is that what it's called? The fiery Korean was confused and wasn't sure how to process such information. To think the supernatural being Jin and his father turned into were genetic? It was crazy.
"What the hell?" Hwoarang snorted, shaking his head slightly while leaning closer to the Brit so he could hear him. "The reason I was hospitalized at the end of the 5th tournament had to do with Jin and this Devil Gene,"
The Blood Talon paused for a moment deep in thought. Strange things can happen things you only think would happen in movies or tv shows - but life is even more perplexing.
"The Mishimas never fail to disappoint do they? Whatever it is you're investigating, keep your back covered alright?"
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Sept 2, 2018 23:05:39 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Sept 2, 2018 23:05:39 GMT -5
"Holy shit. That's frightening. I didn't know that much..." He whispered back to Hwoarang, surprised his friend had face-to-face interaction with the Devil Gene. Steve wondered if he, too would end up tearing his opponent to shreds. Daniel and Katya, too. Especially with what he saw with Kazuya. Steve hoped that day would never come.
"I will... I've got it covered."
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Sept 2, 2018 23:23:48 GMT -5
Post by Hwoarang on Sept 2, 2018 23:23:48 GMT -5
"Holy shit. That's frightening. I didn't know that much... I will... I've got it covered." "
The Korean's eyes widened for a moment realizing Steve hadn't encounted the Devil Gene first hand. He felt relief and horror rush through him remembering the ordeal he went through. God forbid if Steve and whoever he is working with have a run in with it.
"Frightening is an understatement... trust me on that." Hwoarang paused for a moment before finally settling on what he wanted to say to his friend. "If you need me just let me know. I'll help you as much as I can."
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Sept 2, 2018 23:36:43 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Sept 2, 2018 23:36:43 GMT -5
"Frightening is an understatement... trust me on that. If you need me just let me know. I'll help you as much as I can."
"Thanks. As someone who faced the Devil Gene... did Jin... turn purple and do any of that kind of thing? Or did he like get tattoos? Or does he have a glowing scar?"
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Sept 2, 2018 23:58:24 GMT -5
Post by Hwoarang on Sept 2, 2018 23:58:24 GMT -5
"Thanks. As someone who faced the Devil Gene... did Jin... turn purple and do any of that kind of thing? Or did he like get tattoos? Or does he have a glowing scar?"
The Blood Talon was taken aback by Steve's eagerness and curiousity. Gathering himself as fast as he could, Hwoarang began thinking of a way to describe Jin's appearance. Folding his arms across his chest once more he began formulating how to articulate himself so his friend can visualize the demon he saw.
"He had black tattoos on his face and chest, black feathered wings almost like an angel, horns that come the side, white almost golden glowing eyes. No scars. His forearms though..." The fiery Korean paused trying to find a way to describe what he saw and how it appeared to him. "Where his gauntlets are... where you would see skin is completely black with veins shooting up to his shoulder... like an infection."
He closed his eyes tightly trying to picture Jin in his altered state, recalling the details as much of them as he could remember.
"His wings too... veins and dark markings shooting out from them like an infection, he has fangs as well, and quite a nasty personality and mean streak," Hwoarang finished up his description of Jin in his devil form. "None of the purple and glowing scar stuff."
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Sept 3, 2018 0:12:23 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Sept 3, 2018 0:12:23 GMT -5
Steve listened intently as Hwoarang descibed Jin's Devil form. He was intrigued that Jin was different from Kazuya. It made him wonder how that was possible.
Steve hoped that he didn't even have a Devil Form and he was like Daniel and Katya.
"Totally different from Kazuya, his Father. That's interesting."
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Sept 3, 2018 0:39:48 GMT -5
Post by Hwoarang on Sept 3, 2018 0:39:48 GMT -5
"Totally different from Kazuya, his Father. That's interesting."
Hwoarang nodded his head agreeing with his friend. It was rather interesting indeed for both father and son to have different appearances if this devil thing is genetic. One would think there would be a standard look. Another thing the fiery youth took note of was Steve's interest in the subject almost as if he had a personal tie to it himself.
"Yeah all things considered, it is rather interesting. Wonder why that is?"
The Blood Talon couldn't deny that he himself was curious and wanted to know more, afterall he had a score to settle with Jin's devil form. What's wrong with gathering a little intel on your enemy if it helps you defeat them?
"Maybe it effects each family member differently? Who knows. In a way Jin almost looks tragic... like he doesn't want it."
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Sept 3, 2018 11:31:25 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Sept 3, 2018 11:31:25 GMT -5
"Interesting. I'd be pissed, too if I was the son of Satan. But it is very interesting."
Steve did wonder. Maybe Jin hated his powers like Steve and loses control. What if maybe Jin was possessed when he started the war? So many questions.
"You know Jin. What's he like?"
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Sept 3, 2018 17:07:53 GMT -5
Post by Hwoarang on Sept 3, 2018 17:07:53 GMT -5
"Interesting. I'd be pissed, too if I was the son of Satan. But it is very interesting."
Hwoarang smiled and chuckled quietly finding everything strange but all made sense. He thought nothing could get any stranger than Ogre but as every tournament came and went things just kept getting more and more interesting.
"You know Jin. What's he like?"
The Blood Talon snorted when the British Boxer questioned him about Jin. Puzzled as to how to describe the Mishima heir, the fiery youth realized there's not much to say about him.
"He's rather quiet. No personality almost. Just focused. Really doesn't pay mind to things outside of whatever his goals are," Hwoarang replied realizing when Jin set his mind on something he never let anything sway him from what it was he was after. "Yeah, if someone got in his way of his goal or whatever he acts as if it's a nuisance."
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Sept 3, 2018 17:21:30 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Sept 3, 2018 17:21:30 GMT -5
"I see. So he's not like crazy or evil like Heihachi or Kazuya, huh? But he's really quiet. And no personality... I suppose that happens when you lose your mother. That can take a toll on someone."
Steve heard that Jin lost his mother so suddenly as a teen. It must be awful to lose someone so suddenly. Steve tried to imagine what if his parents had died. But still, Jin started a war and had the Devil Gene.
"Very focused man. Interesting."
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Sept 3, 2018 18:31:57 GMT -5
Post by Hwoarang on Sept 3, 2018 18:31:57 GMT -5
"I see. So he's not like crazy or evil like Heihachi or Kazuya, huh? But he's really quiet. And no personality... I suppose that happens when you lose your mother. That can take a toll on someone."
After chasing his rematch with Jin for a few years, Hwoarang hadn't realized or knew that he had lost his mother as a teen. Every time he saw Kazama post KOIF 3 tournament his was mumbling on and on about his father. His aloof and quiet nature made a tiny bit more sense if it was due to losing a parent. The Blood Talon hated finding common ground with the Mishima Heir, he knew how that type of loss felt having felt it twice in his life - once with his birth parents and once with Baek just before the third tournament.
"Nah. Yeah he always struck me as stuck up or somewhere between zen seeker and tree hugger. Which make the personality shift when he turns into his devil form quite alarming,"
"Very focused man. Interesting."
Hwoarang took a deep breath while rubbing the back of his neck. He was feeling stiff and needed to roll his shoulders to relieve tension. The fiery Korean took note to stretch before he began any extensive training to avoid injury.
"Focused yes. I peronally would call it one track minded. Stubbornly so. Focused is just a nicer way of putting it. I had to pull his teeth just to get my rematch during the 5th tournament."
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Sept 3, 2018 18:55:47 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Sept 3, 2018 18:55:47 GMT -5
"Ahh, he's a nature boy. This makes things quite interesting. This helps a lot. Thanks."
Steve thought about this. Of course, the Devil Gene might possess the host, as it did with Daniel, though he got possessed by a demon. Steve does wonder if he contains enough of the Devil Gene inside him to transform. Now that he has an idea of how it affects its host, perhaps Steve probably doesn't have enough of the Devil Gene within him to do such unspeakable things. Nonetheless, the trail all goes back to Dr. Kristovitch.
"I find it interesting that in my research that all of Heihachi's scientists who worked with the Devil Gene are all dead now. Except for one."
Steve knew he couldn't face that woman alone. "It is as if these secrets that the scientists know are all well-guarded. To the point of killing them all."
"But there is one scientist who is still alive who might be able to answer more questions I have about the Zaibatu's shady operations involving the Devil Gene."
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Sept 3, 2018 19:47:32 GMT -5
Post by Hwoarang on Sept 3, 2018 19:47:32 GMT -5
Hwoarang waved his hand gesturing to his friend that there was no need to thank him. As long as the information he gave the Brit helped him stir clear from harm or prepared him to fight for his life if it ever came down to facing Jin or Kazuya in there devil state.
"I find it interesting that in my research that all of Heihachi's scientists who worked with the Devil Gene are all dead now. Except for one."
The Korean was intrigued by what his friend has said but yet it sounded just about right. What in the hell are they doing there? Who started it? Which Mishima was obssessed with this devil gene because Hwoarang couldn't imagine it was Jin or even Kazuya. Maybe the old man?
"It is as if these secrets that the scientists know are all well-guarded. To the point of killing them all. But there is one scientist who is still alive who might be able to answer more questions I have about the Zaibatu's shady operations involving the Devil Gene."
The Blood Talon placed an arm around the Brit's shoulders and walked with him to a quiet corner of the gym while making sure no one was listening or following the two men. Turning to face his friend and rival, Baek Seung-Hwa stared the blonde in the eye sternly.
"Wait a minute... explain something to me really quick. You don't have to give me all the dirty details but... What the hell do you mean by shady operations involving the Devil Gene?"
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Sept 3, 2018 20:07:28 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Sept 3, 2018 20:07:28 GMT -5
Steve found himself being lead to a quiet corner at the gym. He checked as well to make sure nobody was listening in as well.
"They were creating super babies with the Devil Gene."
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Sept 3, 2018 21:12:14 GMT -5
Post by Hwoarang on Sept 3, 2018 21:12:14 GMT -5
"They were creating super babies with the Devil Gene."
Hwoarang blinked in confusion he wasn't certain if he had heard the Brit correctly. He pinched the bridge of his nose between his index finger and thumb, letting his firends words sink in.
"Super babies? You mean like making super powered soldiers or something?"
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