The Elemental World-OPEN-ROLEPLAY

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    [font=georgia][size=9pt]"Sometimes you have to put up not only a shield, but an act, if you want to save yourself."

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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px; width:550px; margin-top:-15px; font-size: 11px;]At Aki's comment, all Era did was tighten her grip on the coins within her hand, standing side-by-side with him. She cast a sidelong glance at him. He was going to eat. She couldn't tell whether or not he was going to choose something for himself after she had chosen, but he was going to eat something. If it meant forcing rocks into his mouth, then so be it.


    After his silent question, she met his eyes for a moment. She tried to hide any emotion from slipping onto her face, trying to disguise it as unreadable, though she allowed the corner of her mouth to twitch upwards for a second-long, discreet, smile. She turned to the man working and eyed the various foods with intent. She tapped the side of a metal container filled with soup and also grabbed a small pastry delicately. "I'll take these two."


    Peering around the almost empty square, she attempted to inch behind her hood, masking her face with false annoyance and pity. She was in public, these people knew her, had seen her, had heard of her. She had to act this way.


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    On the way back, he didn't eat yet. He walked at an easy pace and stared down at his feet. Gray dust, painted by the silver crescent above them, flew away in debris as his boots hit it. Only silence rang in his ears. Hesitation knitted his lips tightly together and tried his best not to look at Era. It seemed partially awkward. But he didn't care, he was lost in thought again. Like always. Maybe Aki let his mind get too much in the way of things to the point where he was daydreaming and missed an entire lesson. But there were too many things taking space in his brain like a garage filled with old furniture. But finally, he forced himself to snap out of it.


    His head popped up and his eyes shot open, searching for any type of conversation. "Why do you wear a mask when you're already wearing a hood." He questioned, clearly curious and interested though probably already had the idea of what... His voice was more gentle and soft than usual, and it was low and quiet with a croak to it of tiresome. Aki didn't smile. He stared forward, finally able to focus on the path. But at the same time, he couldn't help but wonder why Era acted as though she was someone else when around other people other than him. The boy didn't want to intrude her mind too much to make her uncomfortable, but he wanted to be there for her. To protect, to understand, to help in any way. He had just met her, yet he already knew someone he would never want to lose. Era should already know what he was talking about. [/fancypost]


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    [font=georgia][size=9pt]"Sometimes you have to put up not only a shield, but an act, if you want to save yourself."

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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px; width:550px; margin-top:-15px; font-size: 11px;]Era fell into step next to Aki, the cup of soup warming one hand, the pastry the other. "Thank you— for paying for the food, I mean." As they continued walking, it was silent. She could tell Aki was deep in thought, as he'd usually had offered up a conversation earlier. But she didn't interrupt. As they passed several guards, she stared past their metal facemasks blankly, as if she had seen something as simple as a tree.


    When Aki asked the question, Era wasn't startled. She hadn't bothered to mask herself around him, hadn't bothered with the intimidation. She remained silent for several seconds before licking her lips and laying a hand on his arm to stop him. "Do you want a quick six word answer— or a genuine one?" She gazed up at him, her eyes locked on his for a moment before drifting across his face and then back up to his eyes.


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    OOC: Have to go! I won't be able to reply tomorrow, so I will come back the day after tomorrow. And otp right there... it's happening between them and I love it.


    Ic: He gave a small smile, folding his arms. The odd color of his eyes mixed with silver, colored by the night speckled with dots of fire. "It would be more useful if you lend me more knowledge than six sentences." Obviously, his quiet voice was telling her he choice the 'genuine' answer. The more he heard about her, the more he knew about her of course. Curiosity tugged him closer to her. He already had a general idea of the answer, but Aki preferred more specific topics and answers. He tilted his head, waiting for an answer. Though his unusual eyes of fire dazed into hers, trying to locate the information of the answer before it could slip past her lips. Aki took a few uncontrollable paces and steps forward.. He longed to see her face closer and hear her words louder.
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    DiamondPuppy , I don't know if you're reading this, and I'm so sorry for just getting back to you, but I am so sorry about your loss. I really wish I could give you a hug right now. I lost my Granny two years ago, so I can understand the pain. Some days are worse than others, but I PROMISE you can get through this! And @SpoopyBoopy is right. He is in a better place now, where he doesn't feel sick or in pain, and he's happy. We're all here if you need any of us, okay?


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    Violet stared up at the woman before her with wide blue eyes. This lady was defending not only her dog, but her as well! Did she know sho she was helping? The village misfit?


    She kind of didn't care. She was glad to be helped, and thankful her beautiful, sweet collie was okay. Now she just needed to find Zelzebar- after, of course, thanking the kind woman a million times. "Ma'am?" She asked quietly. "Thank you, but... Are you sure about this?"


    "YOU SHUT UP!" Called the gang leader, causing the black haired girl to flinch. "Yeah, no one cares about your sniveling apologies," another sneered. "They're useless and pathetic! You shouldn't even be here!" "You should just be a loner!" Violet's eyes widened. She had heard that one a million times, but she had thought they'd have the confidence and or idiocy to say that in front of someone- two people, actually- whom both wore airs of confidence like fine furs.

    "I've made a promise to myself and my parents: I won't let anyone be discriminated against, no matter in pure bred of half bred. What you are doing, not only to this animal, but this girl, is awful. Not even my persecution was as bad as this girl's is."
    Theo took a threatening step forward, the staff shaking momentarily until a blade shot out from the front of it. The blade was curved, and seemed to radiate a cold wind; and ice blade. A glass blade.
    "And I don't think you want to see me use this.."

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    [font=georgia][size=9pt]"Sometimes you have to put up not only a shield, but an act, if you want to save yourself."

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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px; width:550px; margin-top:-15px; font-size: 11px;]Era scanned Aki's eyes for any sort of unnecessary humor, of betraying, and she found none. She held his gaze for a few seconds longer before breaking away to scan across the clearing to find that it was absent of people. Because they were off the market streets, as well as main street, she trusted that people were asleep. Pulling back her hood, her blonde hair silvery from the moonlight, she met his eyes again.


    "When I was eleven, both of my parents passed away and I was an only child. They didn't know I had royal blood yet— so I was just considered a Blaze at the time. I had to, basically, fend for myself. I didn't have any money, so I stole from the markets at night, I stole from houses... I begged people for work, food, even something as simple as short-lived kindness."


    "Needlesstosay, people aren't as kind as they seem; they only act kind when the situation forces them to. Later on, I— did something and people have been wary of me. At the time, I was desperate so I played along with that role, I threatened to..." she quieted, trailing off, and breaking their gaze, "I manipulated people and because of that, I've been alone. Because, truth of the matter, I'm not cruel like everyone thinks. Even now, almost four years later, I have to play into that role every single damn day," she gritted out before softening her face and drawing her eyes back up to Aki's. "These people, these guards, they know this cloak, my face. There's likely not a single soul in this city who doesn't know who I am, yet they pretend like it."


    "I can't show mercy, I can't even be kind to starving children, to dying elderly, because all it would do is arise suspicion. No one accepts it. They think I'll turn around and gut them," she drew in a shaky breath, trying to will her voice to steady, even though it didn't, her voice cracking as she admitted, "I'd kill people, Aki. Right in their own homes in front of their kids, and then I'd cry. I'd beg whoever the hell is up there, if it's God, then so be it, to forgive me."


    Era couldn't help the tear that snaked down the left side of her face, several following and she didn't bother to wipe them away.


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    But a frown tugged the corners of his mouth down. The sight of tears racing down Era's face almost startled him. But he had no time to focus on his surprise, that didn't matter. How she felt mattered. Instinctively, Aki's hand brushed the side of her face, drying the tears for her. He leaned down, inches from her face. His eyes were serious but possessed a soft tone in them. "I accept it." He confessed with a gentle whisper. He couldn't bare the pain she had never let out before. And it was her agony, not his. But at the same time, it hurt him. Why? Why did he care so much? He couldn't stop himself for worrying. The warm hand that annihilated her tears skimmed to the side of her face. But I just met her, his mind screamed. She's a distraction. It kept racing wildly around his mind like a stampede. No, she isn't! Era, I... His thoughts trailed off after tucking a few strings of her silvery hair behind her ear. It was too late to stop himself. It was too early to do so. Aki tilted his head to the side and Era's head slightly upward to face him. What am I doing? At the same time, the boy knew what he was doing. He leaned forward, defeating the small distance between them.


    He thought better... Not now.. But he didn't move. He stayed where he was without taking any farther actions. Hesitation froze him like ice... He had already forgiven and understood her. Because Aki could compare almost entirely, and at the same time she needed the comfort more than him. "I have to do the same thing." He whispered softly in her ear. Finally, the boy was able to take a step back and let go of her. He was smiling. But something about that smile wasn't as sweet and gentle as usual. [/fancypost]


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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px; width:550px; margin-top:-15px; font-size: 11px;]After she had finished, Era scanned his eyes once again, but not for any betrayal, but rather understanding. And unlike betrayal, it was prominent. She stilled, willing herself not to shake when his fingers brushed away her tears. His fingers were like fire, but they didn't hurt. They were more like a gentle fire, one that caressed instead of burned, one that healed instead of hurt.


    When he leaned in slightly, she found it hard not to look away from his eyes, so she kept it the way it was. When he admitted that he, too, had to do the same thing, sympathy lined her face before he pulled away. She missed the warmth of him being so close, despite her cloak.


    Era contemplated for a good minute, thoughts racing through her mind. He wasn't a stranger at this point, and they clearly has a connection that was stronger than acquaintance, though she couldn't necessarily just call him friend. Yes, she had just met him that evening, yes it would be foolish to bluntly kiss him right there, especially when he had Dakota, but she wanted to. Genuinely wanted to.


    Maybe it was the disorientation from crying, maybe it was his understanding, maybe even his eyes. Maybe it was the setting or the forgotten tiredness of being awake this late, but she breathed, "Forgive me for this," her heart racing, her hands shaky.


    She closed the gap between them once again, even after he pulled away before, and stood on the tips of her toes. She rested an ungloved hand on his shoulder before pressing her lips to his. Barely. Giving him enough time for him to pull away if he wanted.


    OOC: OPT OPT OPT OPT OPT OPT OPT OPT OPT OPT. EVEN IF MAYBE ERA SHOULDN'T HAVE KISSED HIM BECAUSE THEY SHOULD HAVE TAKEN IT SLOW AND AKI MAY HAVE HINTED AT THAT WHEN HE PULLED AWAY, I COULDN'T HELP MYSELF.
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    Ic: The hairs along the back of his neck and down his arms stood straight. His eyes widened but calmed almost instantly. Once again, his hand brushed the side of her face and pressed forward, kissing Era back. No, he really couldn't help it. He had just met her that evening, and already fell for her.. Aki closed his eyes softly and his other hand trailed down her arm to tie his fingers with hers. This time, he wasn't going to be the one that pulled away.


    But some regret impaled his heart like a knife. It was agonizing. She was a Burner, he was now an Outcast. It wasn't the best of luck they couldn't have met earlier when they both possessed a life of royalty. It would be easier like that. But no. But then again, he couldn't take any steps away from her. Her skin was soft, her eyes were (dropdeadgorgeous) brilliant, her voice was almost hypnotizing. Aki held onto her a little longer and a little tighter... The boy wouldn't let go any time soon. Even if Dakota refused to leave his mind, Era was right in front of him.


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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px; width:550px; margin-top:-15px; font-size: 11px;]Era kept her eyes closed for a couple seconds more after they broke the kiss, her heart still racing. She, herself, felt guilty and ashamed, because he had Dakota. He had known Dakota before her, how long, exactly, she didn't know. But she didn't regret it, not one bit.


    She kept her hand clasped around his and didn't bother to pull away. She didn't want to end the moment. A smile tugging on her lips, she tilted her head slightly to look up at him, and joked, "I figured you wouldn't mind."


    Exhaling, she forced herself to step out of his arms, though her hand still remained intact with his. The container was still warm in her vest and her eyes scanned the area out of instinct, though whether or not they just saw her be, well, more than friendly, with someone else, she didn't mind. She knew they had to return to Dakota, but part of her didn't want to, and for that, she felt another pang of guilt.


    Not meeting his eyes, she held on his hand tightly as she muttered, "What are we going to do?" She hoped Aki would understand what she meant. Whether or not they'd continue whatever just happened, whether or not they'd show it around Dakota if they did, what they'd say to her. If it was all for naught.


    OOC: The idea crossed my mind earlier, but I'm just now registering it. What if Era decided to become an outcast with Aki and left the city but then she had to stay in hiding?
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    "You're a Burner." He began with his quiet voice. "I'm now an Outcast." Aki continued. The odd boy quirked up an eyebrow and narrowed his eyes at Era in serious contemplation. "We'll run." He finished with a soft smile. His idea didn't consist of cowardice. The decision possessed something else. He wasn't afraid to leave. And of course his answer wasn't official, they'd need to put more thought in it. But he's not going to forget her or let anything get between them. That came from heart, not mind.[/fancypost]


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    [font=georgia][size=9pt]"Sometimes you have to put up not only a shield, but an act, if you want to save yourself."

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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px; width:550px; margin-top:-15px; font-size: 11px;]Era faced him, her eyes sharp when he suggested what they'd do. Run. Away from all of the lies that she'd made up over the past 8 years, and it was something she didn't have a problem with. At that point, the only thing that kept her from being executed was her power, her superiority that she made oh-so apparent.


    While she wanted to jump in excitement and agree, she contemplated the suggestion for a long moment. She flashed him a small smile before nodding in agreement. "I like the idea— genuinely, I do. The only issue would be that I'd have to go into hiding," she pursed. "They'd chase me for a good while." After a moment, she sighed through her nose and confessed, "Honestly, I made an agreement when I was younger, after I did that— something— that I mentioned earlier." She drew her eyes up to his, though no hurt shone through them like it did earlier.


    "They asked me to keep my power contained to myself, not to harm anybody with my power. But I found a leeway, one they can't hold against me because it was never in that contract. I've never since harmed anyone with my power, but rather with the daggers that are on me right now." She took a breath before continuing, "If I left, they'd chase me because they'd fear that I'd find a way to break that agreement. That I'd potentially go and use my power against someone." After a moment, she added, "Not that it's unusual to see great power, I guess I just happened to use when it was worst, I was mad."


    "But I wouldn't, for a minute, deny that offer, because, quite frankly, I hate these people," she clipped. "Another question I have for you, one I probably already know the answer to, are we going to back to Dakota?"
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    But that earlier smile was odd. It wasn't soft or teasing.. Maybe a few secrets and mysteries cornered his mind. Aki has locked those secrets in his head for a very long time, away from everyone else. Even from his own brother. "And, I don't know, honestly." He snickered innocently. Even though his words hurt Aki himself. What about Dakota? Would they tell her? Ditch her?


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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px; width:550px; margin-top:-15px; font-size: 11px;]Era smiled a little at his empathy and gave his hand a reassuring squeeze. It felt... strange, yet very comforting to hear his own reassuring comments. While she knew that he'd protect her in an instant, she didn't necessarily doubt herself against some guards, though she was almost positive that Aki was more powerful than she was.


    Shaking her head, she scoffed, "Honestly, I haven't used my power in so long that I don't know what would happen if I did, I suppose there's an element of surprise," she added with a chuckle.


    "Thank you, though," she added genuinely, tilting her head back for a couple of counts to watch the ominous moon. "I can imagine you'd be able to hold yourself, but I make the same promises."


    While she enjoyed just standing there, not necessarily worrying about anything, she also knew that Dakota was likely either asleep, content with that rabbit of hers, or had left. And despite everything, she still felt guilty. "I don't know what to do about Dakota either," she breathed, leaning into Aki lightly. "


    "I think there's an inn nearby— honestly, I'm really tired and I don't fancy sleeping on dirt next to a fence, as appealing as it sounds."


    OOC: I almost don't want our characters to go back to Dakota until DiamondPuppy comes back to avoid some unnecessary awkward scene.


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    ic: Aki rested his hand behind her head, holding her in a way. He was silent for a moment. "Alright." He answered plainly. I suppose he remembered seeing that building nearby... The boy just shrugged that thought off and held her for a few more moments. It was struggling to just let go. "Dakota might have left, but I'm only guessing. Yet again, it's very likely. So I suppose we could find somewhere more suitable to sleep." Personally, the outcast wasn't quite interested in sleeping in the dirt again. He's been doing that for about half of the time as an outcast, seeming for it to get too dark for him to find an abandoned home.


    But with Era, he wouldn't mind that either... Aki let out another sigh and a silent chuckle once again. Then, realized they haven't eaten yet. "We should put those coins to good use soon.." He smiled, hoping she knew that he meant the money they gave for the food. He didn't even realize he had dropped the bag of what he bought by his side just to feel Era.


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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px; width:550px; margin-top:-15px; font-size: 11px;]Era let go of his hand, as difficult as it may have been, all the while scanning Aki's face. She offered, "Hey— if in the morning you want to go find her, we will. She'll be fine, she's been fine every day on her own so far."


    "We really should," she agreed to his comment about the food. "It's almost chilly out here for once, so maybe we can eat inside," she suggested, inclining her head to the inn. She picked up the still-warm container, as well as checking to make sure the pastry was still in her tunic.


    She nodded towards the inn before covering the short distance between it and looking up at Aki, her blue eyes intent, and pushing open the door, stepping aside to let him through. The common room of the inn wasn't empty, though it wasn't crowded.


    The man at the counter looked up in delight before clasping his hands on the counter, looking at them expectantly. She glanced at Aki, a silent passing that said that he could do the talking, and adjusted her hood. She preferred to remain quiet anyways, it kept people from gawking at her.


    OOC: Nope, you're good.


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    AHHHHHHHH! I'M SO SORRY I THOUGHT MY POST POSTED AND IT DIDN'T *cries* I'll go sit in the corner of shame, now...


    BTW, TOTALLY ship Aki and Era!!! <3 <3 <3


    IC-


    Within the next moment, Violet's watery eyes widened, and she let go of her collie, just softly curling one hand in his wind blown fur. "M-miss... Please, I don't want you to get in trouble," she murmured. "It's alright. Linc's okay now, and you've protected both of us. I couldn't be more thankful for that." A soft smile showed itself upon her red cheeked, tear stained face. "I don't know how else I could thank you."


    The gang leader and his boys scoffed, attempting to act tough and hide the fear shining in their eyes. "Whatever," the leader hissed, turning on his heel. "We've had our fun for the day anyway." He continued on his way, his whip dragging behind him and his boys following. All of them were stomping their feet like children throwing tantrums.


    Violet, on this day, had never seen them act of classless. As far as she knew, they had never harmed an animal, or throw little fits- but then again, she supposed someone could always be proved wrong, and I guess she was, the day they didn't get what they wanted. She turned to the woman, looking up at him in admiration. "How can I ever repay you?"


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    "For?" For what!? Now it was an odd staring contest between him and the other man, who was most likely going to win. "For...."


    ooc: ok. he's never been in an inn before. and neither have i.
    @Natty-Chan
    Don't worry I do that all the time! *drags out of shame corner and hugzzzz*
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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px; width:550px; margin-top:-15px; font-size: 11px;]Glancing back and fourth between the two, her eyes settling mostly on Aki, she slipped her hand behind the table and grasped his reassuringly. She didn't mind if this bullheaded idiot recognized her voice or not, it was one person. One of many.


    "What do you think?" after a moment, she continued, "It's well past midnight and we're exhausted, so a room fit for sleeping would be lovely," she smirked before adding, "Unless you think that we're going to go up there and throw the sheets out the window, then leave, because that's not what we intend to do."


    After a moment the man answered and asked his price, which Era set on the counter shortly after. "You'll be in the room upstairs to the left."


    Nodding her thanks, she glanced to make sure Aki was behind her before setting upstairs, finding the door, and unlocking it.


    OOC: Natty-Chan, same, same, same, same. Don't worry about it. I'm such a procrastinator that it takes hours for me to get on reply, so really, don't worry about unintentionally not sending in a reply.


    Also, kinda want to be evil and make them sleep in the same bed.


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