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A True Alternative: Exodus; ATA4's Alternate
Topic Started: Jul 17 11, 2:37 PM (23,254 Views)
Lenna Suzaka
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Jace smiled before lifting her chin. "Heh, thanks for believing in me. I do have a lot to say about it. Macy's sleeping, right?" He asked before kissing her.

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"Huh?" Jessica gazed at Fenix for a moment. "Didn't know you'd wake up..." She sighed. "I don't know, just been doing a lot of thinking. So much that I can't sleep, actually. Sorry."

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Alma snuggled as well with her husband, feeling very content. "Yes, yes ve can go... could go for a nap... could go for just about anyzhing." She breathed as she closed her eyes.

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Glenn placed a hand to the back of his head, groaning slightly. "Look, I was forced to go out and scout with someone last night. It was putting her life in danger, and she... kind of went ballistic and left... And I'm sorry. I didn't think that... She would go so far as to do this. Can you please untie her?"

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"Oof!" Reis felt her body being tugged down, causing her to awkwardly shift, though she frowned. "No, what were you going to say, Valor?" She asked, raising her brows.
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"I was going to say... Maybe you could compose a song... One that would prevent him from coming back after his body is destroyed... I can feel his return... He used one of his absorbed souls to fuel it." Valor sighed. "That's all it is." He admitted. "And... Sorry about this." He said. "You can get off if you'd like."

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"At the risk of sounding negative, no." Ryan said. "Do you have a toothbrush?" He asked sternly.

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"Well... Just a few minutes and we can set up the bed, deal?" Zach asked, though wanting very badly to fall asleep with her.

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"... No worries... To be honest, I haven't slept either." Fenix admitted. "And when I saw you leave... I was just a little concerned." He told her. "So what's up?"

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Macy smiled. "Well, do go on. She's been asleep for several hours now. Soundly sleeping too."
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Jace then grasped her by the hand, leading her in. "It's a lot worse than I thought. Oh, and there are demons from hell that guard the place."

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"Oh, just thinking about myself. I always wondered... well, I'm growing up... and I have not once been out on a date. Or experience a good life outside of the military. The more I think about it, the more I feel pathetic. I know I've touched on the topic before..." Jessica faltered.

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"Deal." Alma continued to snuggle against him, yawning. "So ve are almost zhere I take it?"

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"...No..." Glenn sighed, wondering where this was going to end up. Why was it always him?

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"I... I'm good." Reis admitted, her head suddenly on his chest. "You're right. We need to do this. And we can... it's that simple. But until then... we have to idle... don't we?"
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Valor blinked. "Erm... Alright..." He mumbled. Though he felt a little guilty, it was nice having Reis there like this. "But... Yeah... Until we can do that... But if we can get everyone together... You can make sure his next death sticks... And then everyone can fight him and win... Both of us included." He told her. He hugged her tightly. "For Terios."

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"..." Ryan closed his eyes. "All off duty soldiers have their boots set up. You need to clean them with your tongue." He told the young man. "Now hurry it up. I'll deal with your assignment later." He said, working to untie the soldiers.

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"... Yeah, something like that." Zach said as they floated under the mouth of the cave. "Just gotta get the bed out." He told her. "And then move it to higher ground.

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"... Well... You aren't the only one... And it's been hard, hasn't it? With our whole swap and everything..." Fenix sighed. "Don't worry about it so much."

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"Oh, I'm not surprised, considering the power the god king has." Aria sighed.
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Jace nodded in agreement, then grabbed a sandwich, sitting at the table. He then gazed at her. "Have you eaten?"

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"It's not that. I just... well I just wanted to experience all those things. To be complimented for being a pretty woman or something to that effect. I remember all the guys asking me if this woman was hot or not when I was in your place." Jessica laughed.

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"Yeah, it seemz a little odd to have a bed in a cave. You know vhat? Ve should clean ze entire cave out! And break it down into a home!" Alma gasped with the idea flashing in her mind.

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"You're kidding... no wait, you never joke about that thing." Glenn grimaced. "Look, I am not cleaning those shoes with my fucking tongue. I rather be on the verge of death than lick them!" He barked, now acting defiant.

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Reis returned the hug just as tight... well as tight as she could muster, for she was a frail, weak woman, save for her wings. She smiled a little at him, then placed her head on his chest. "For Terios. I will not back down. I will fight until he is dead."
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"And I will too." Valor said, still squeezing her. 'It's odd... I feel guilty... But this feels right... Does it feel right for you too?' He thought to himself, though he didn't say it. He didn't want to offend her. Regardless, he started stroking her hair absently. "... What will you do after?" He couldn't help but ask.

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"Well then, do you have a hairbrush? Gloves? Something you have to actually use on a daily basis that would be difficult to clean... clean it with your bare hands."

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"... Why worry about cleaning it out?" Zach asked. "Why not just make a hidden passage to the fun parts?" He asked. "I don't really want to get rid of them." He admitted, setting up the bed.

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"Well you are very pretty." Fenix said, looking to the side for a second. "And... I wouldn't know... You know, it actually bothered me when people said stuff like that to me." He sighed.

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"I've eaten a little." Aria said. "But I was really waiting for you." She told the man, stroking his cheek.
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Jace's ears reddened again, still not at all used to the affection. "I'm not sure whether to think of it as a surprise or not." He told her as he took a bite of the sandwich. Swallowing, he continued to speak, "Did... did I do well with Macy?" He asked, a little afraid of what her response would be. "Would I even make a good father?"

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"Wait, so you got all the compliments?" Jessica groaned. "Man... I just feel like I missed out entirely on my teenage years. As a normal kid, you know? Here I am, 21 now."

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"Hmmm...You know vhat? You are right. It could be our own little fun. But ve can change zhis into a home, can ve not?" Alma whispered as she helped him set up the bed.

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Glenn couldn't help but want to scream inside his mind. He then sighed. "I have both gloves and a hairbrush." He groaned, looking at his special mana augmenter gloves. "...I'll get to work." He sighed, dragging his feet out of the tent. "Just please... untie her." He said before moving on to the shack where the boots lied, getting to work, already hating the job.

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"I don't know. You very well won't let me just kill off myself. Maybe I'll be able to go back to sleep." Reis replied as she seemed to enjoy the stroking of her hair. "What did you plan to do? Rest as well?"
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"I don't know..." Valor admitted. "But... I think I would like to spend the time with you." He told her. "If things hadn't happened as they did... I had hoped to go with you and Terios." He told her. "But... For now, I'll just be happy to be by your side."

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"Once you're done, I'll consider it." Ryan said, crossing his arms. "But hurry it up." He told Glenn.

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"Well, let's save that for later, deal?" Zach asked, setting the bed down in a corner and then tackling the woman into it gleefully, kissing her ear.

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"No... Only a few... But most everyone else just made fun of me for being flat." He sighed, shaking his head. "But... You're the cute one." He said, shaking his head. "And I've seen a lot of women..." He sighed.

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"... That's only something you can answer." Aria pointed out. "I am sure Macy is opening up soon." She said with a smile, holding Jace.
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"I hope you're right. I just need to prove myself to the both of you!" Jace finished his sandwich then place his head on Aria's shoulder. "So... are you sleepy at all?" He asked with a small grin.

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Jessica laughed quietly as she patted Fenix on the back. "Thanks. You're a true pal, ya know." She said with a smile. "You can always seem to cheer me up, even if you don't intend it."

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"...Hey!" Alma laughed as she kissed him, hugging him tightly. "Vhat brought about zhis sudden energy? I zhought ve vere napping!"

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"..." Glenn merely shrugged and began to work as hard as he could, taking a few hours just to clean the boots. Of course he was agitated, but he thanked his speed. Great, I love being a dog. He thought as he scrubbed, then fell back, heaving and sweating.

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"Well..." Reis flushed a little. "Maybe I would let you." She then hugged him close to her, actually taking the time to inspect his face. "You know, I never have really studied your face. It was a habit I did with most everyone... except yours." She told him as she remained in his hold, her body acting incredibly frail at this point.
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"... I don't know if I should feel glad for that or if I should feel insulted," Valor sighed after a moment. "But if you'll let me, then I'll stay... I want to be sure you're safe and sound, after all." He admitted. "And..." He suddenly loosened his tongue too much. "I'd be more than willing to comfort you however is needed."

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Eventually, once he had finished, Ryan entered the room. "You know, you could have always used alchemy." He said, never having expressly forbidden it. "Oh well, seems to be your time wasted." He shrugged, walking off.

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"Only enough energy to get into bed with you," Zach said, returning the kiss and nuzzling into her. "And this bed is incredibly soft." He laughed.

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"Huh?" Fenix asked, a little confused. 'I thought I was trying to cheer you up...' He thought to himself, shivering a little. "Brr... It's cold out..." He mumbled. "Can we... Maybe head back in?"

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"A little." Aria said with a smirk.
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"A little?" Jace asked.

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"I suppose..." Jessica groaned as she stood onto her feet. "I was enjoying the night... you can head back in if you'd like." She told him.

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"It iz... I honestly feel like passing out." Alma mumbled as she nuzzled in return, curling up against him and closing her eyes. "I feel like zhis iz a new beginning."

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"..." Glenn immediately smashed his fist into the ground, half wanting to catch the man's hair on fire, the other half wanting to jump off a cliff and pray that he was dead before his sanity had disappeared. Nevertheless, he walked out after finishing, realizing that it was only eight, and probably soon time for the defense. But at least he had time for possibly some food.

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Reis flushed a little, realizing what he had said. Reis nodded again, her eyes suddenly matching his, and her nose touching his. "Comfort is what every human needs... angelus... anyone. It is part of life and people are broken when they aren't comforted, are they not?" She whispered. "And when one, whom is cherished and loved, is lost, then the two whom they share the bond of the lost seek to piece the fragments of that lost... together." She simply told him before feeling compelled to kiss him again. She attempted it, her lips practically touching his, but she immediately pulled back, knowing she would probably be sent spiraling and denied again.

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Valor flushed, this time not saying no, instead, meekly lowering his head. "I... Yeah..." He said, not sure what to do. For a moment, he felt like a dumb kid again, not sure what to do with himself. "Sorry... I'm probably pretty useless for this sort of thing, aren't I?" He asked, sweatdropping.

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Pfhahahahahahahaha~! Ryan called the troops together soon afterward. "Alright, you." He pointed to a small group including Glenn. "You will be acting as the rearguard and returning to Baticul." He commanded.

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"One where we aren't running or hiding..." Zach mumbled. "Freedom..." He continued softly. "I like it a lot. It feels good."

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"N-no..." Fenix said, sitting next to her. "I'm just a little cold, that's all it is... I can deal... Just came out wearing barely anything... You'll have to forgive me for that." He said, sneezing slightly.

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"A little." Aria confirmed. "I have some energy I need to work out." She shrugged.
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"Well, you have been cooped up in here most of the day. How could you even keep yourself locked up in the tower for so long? It's really pretty unhealthy." Jace pointed out as he wriggled a little in her arms.

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"Oh come now, you need to go inside. You're catching a chill. And since you are out battling, you may need to be ready. We can't have you in this shape." Jessica urged him, expressing concern.

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"Vouldn't it be technically hiding zhough? I mean... from all of ze problemz from ze vorld?" Alma asked as she burrowed her head into his chest, her ears flicking.

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"..........." Glenn didn't care at this point. He felt absolutely miserable. He couldn't see Anna still, and he had to clean boots all day without knowing that he was allowed to use alchemy. Nevertheless, he remained stiff, just all out wanting to leave the army at this point.

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"Hmmm... yeah. You are." Reis laughed as she placed a hand to his chin. "I have just thought of it once a long long time ago... but... I had Terios. I grieve for Terios now, and you are there for me. I feel devastated... and you're the only one in the world that can understand my pain." She then let her wall crumble, and she kissed him softly, preparing to be pushed back again.
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"I kept myself busy." Aria said with a shrug. "What's the matter, my pet? Don't want to be held?" She asked him.

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"We're staying out of it. I think that's fair, don't you?" Zach asked, hugging her tightly. "We don't need to fight."

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Of course, then he was poked in the back of the head. Who do you think did it? Well? Who poked Glenn in the back of the head?

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"A long time ago?" Valor asked softly, still not sure what to do. He felt incredibly awkward, being a VIRGIN and all. I mean, he's worse than Shinta was. He continued to hug her, though feeling unsure of himself. "To be honest... This is something I've wanted for a long time... To be with you..." He sighed. "I just... Hate that it had to happen... Strange as it sounds... I mean, Terios didn't deserve that..." He sighed, touching his nose to her own, not sure if he should kiss back or...

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"Really, I'll be fine." Fenix said, moving close. "Just... You don't mind if I lean on you a bit, do you?" He asked with a shiver.
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"...I... I know... I'm sorry..." Reis frowned. "I don't know what to do. It has been a few weeks since Terios has been gone... I'm upset... I just... Maybe I'm just being stupid with my emotions again. It is really strange trying to decipher them, and I don't think I can do it. I just... I want to be comforted. That's all. I rather it be my best friend." She told him as her nose remained on his.

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Glenn jumped and whirled around. "I'm sorry Lt. Colonel Ryan, geez!" He cried out, only to see Anna behind him. "Uwah!!!" He jumped again, then breathed. "I... H-hii..." He croaked.

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"I know, but I feel az... if ve have to do somezhing about it. I know it seemz strange, but... I do not know. I apologize, Zach. I am only zhinking of silly matterz. Vhat iz important iz our happiness. Unfortunately, I just do not zhink ve should stay holed up in our own home for a long time."

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"I do want to be held. I'm just trying to get closer." Jace replied as he closed his eyes, feeling very tired. "In... in a sense, I'm kind of glad that Macy managed to get out. If she didn't, she probably wouldn't have felt better like this." He then lowered his head, nuzzling her neck gently.

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"No, I don't mind at all." Jessica told him as she placed an arm around his shoulder. "Have you ever lived in a warm climate? Like... at the orphanage and all. Was it warm there?"
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"... During the summers..." Fenix said, sidling up and resting his head on her shoulder. "It got very hot... The woman, she didn't bother trying to vent the house... So some of us nearly died from the heat." He sighed. "We were lucky the Order found us..."

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"True, but now we still have to deal with the fact that the chance at safety may have been wrecked." Aria sighed. "We're not in the best of places, after all. I worry for her."

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"... Right..." Zach said, clinging to her for the while. "I just... Don't want to take any risks... I don't want to lose you... I just... Want to be safe about it, you know?" He asked the woman, placing his head on a pillow.

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'He was gonna put me in a crate to be dragged back to the city, but I said NO.' She said, smiling. 'Aren't you proud of me?'

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"I... I think I understand... Most of it." Valor said, still hugging her and deciding to take a risk. He moved in and gave her a small kiss, just hoping that he wouldn't embarrass himself for this, though we all know he probably sucked.
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"I... I am!" Glenn smiled, hugging her tightly. "However, you put me through boot cleaning duty for four hours..." He sweatdropped. "Why did you do that?"

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"Until it iz over, you mean?" Alma asked as she placed her head onto the other pillow, her hand on his side as her eyebrows were raised. "I don't..."

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Reis accepted the kiss, but instead pulled back a little, laughing. "I'm sorry, Valor... I didn't think... think you were this..." She coughed, wanting to say terrible, but decided against it.

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"I know we are not, but that is why I'll protect her. She will never be hurt as long as you or I are around." Jace told her as he yawned, feeling like a small child in her arms. "I know you're going to hate me for saying this... but just now you reminded me of my mom."

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"Geez! That's horrible!" Jessica widened her eyes. "That is a very cruel woman... I couldn't believe such a thing... How...?" She hugged Fenix, shaking her head. "You know, I always imagined to be an orphanage to be a haven from the streets... not the other way around..."
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'I didn't do anything!' Anna said. 'And you ditched me for some stupid trip! They kept asking me where you went, and I got annoyed at it!' She whined, frowning. 'I only did it so they would leave me alone, but then mister ugly pants came and tied me up until you got back.'

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Valor didn't hear the word terrible, but then again, it wasn't said. He did, however, pick up enough of the subtext. "... Sorry... I've kinda NEVER done this before." He sighed. 'And right now, I feel like a kid who has no idea what's going to happen...'

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"We pick where we help... Don't go in too deep... Never let the risk become greater than the reward... That kind of thing." Zach said, closing his eyes. "We can't afford to die, you know that." He told her. "I don't want to lose you."

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"Hm? How so?" Aria asked, still holding the man as she raised a brow. She seemed curious, rather than upset.

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"No kidding... And the sad thing is... I think she's still alive... I heard she's basically joined the God King... Though I can't imagine what value a fat arse like herself could add to his armies." Fenix said, shivering again. "And that orphanage was just... Yeah."
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"...The God King? Honestly...?" Jessica asked. "...I want to fight an additional time." She simply said after a couple of moments. "Just for your sake." She grinned as she continued to hug him, hoping to keep him warm.

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"I well... from what I do remember, she used to hold me a lot when I was a little kid and tell me these fascinating stories about the outside world." Jace explained to her. "But she did not once go out into the world when I was living. It made me wonder if she was just making up everything. But the strange thing is... what you told me and what I experienced was what she described. I don't know why she hated other races in the end..."

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"I know ve can't afford to die. Our livez really have just begun. But zhen again, ve are still pretty young." Alma told him. "But, vhat iz life if you cannot take a risk or a hundred? Life iz all about risk."

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Reis chuckled in response, understanding. "I know. I'm sorry for laughing, actually. I didn't really mean to," She said with a flush as she kissed him again.

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"...And he had to take it out on me..." Glenn sighed as he groaned unhappily. "What an ass. Oh well. I'm not angry with you... and it was stupid, but you know how much I owe him." Glenn furrowed his brows, feeling particularly unhappy with the situation. "I just want out already... maybe I can just work my way up, and get discharged for being a great Major or something. Of course that'll never happen..."
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'That's kind of really stupid...' Anna sighed. 'Why not just... Hurry up and beat that jerk so we can go on and relax finally? That way you can quit and nobody will care.' She reasoned.

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"... It's fine..." Valor sighed. "I... Really don't have any idea what I'm doing..." He admitted, reddening. It was odd to see someone like him like that, but whaaaaaaaaatever. He gulped, building up a bit more confidence, then kissed her again.

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"That's true... But... I want to pick the risks we take." Zach said as if in affirmation. "No point in doing something stupid like breaking into the God King's base... But we could certainly help to liberate Grand Chokmah." He suggested.

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"Who can say? Maybe she was just hurt in the end." Aria shrugged. "But I hide away because she is sickly and because of the war. I would gladly take her out into the world otherwise."

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"... So I take it that means you have two fights?" Fenix asked, letting himself relax a bit, grateful for the hug. "You're warm." He spoke.
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