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Post by Manuelle Pearce on Feb 10, 2007 22:03:38 GMT -5
Even though Manny may not have believed that Arinada was his mother he still felt that ‘mother’s fury’ that she had. It was actually kind of scary and he was surprised that she had that in her. However, before he had a chance to respond, an angry man came into the room demanding that everyone get out. “Excuse me? Who the hell are you?” Manny was irked. No one spoke to him like that. Ever.
Manny turned to the guy and took a step toward him. “First of all, check yourself before this get ugly. Secondly, I’m not a child so don’t you dare speak to me like one and that goes to everyone in here. Third, I’m not in any way saying that the attack was Razier’s fault and I know that I haven’t making things for her any easier, but I didn’t make her leave. That was her own choice.” Manuelle took a deep breath to calm his nerves. He usually had some kind of sport to release his aggression, but ever since he’d been on the island it’s just been piling up.
“Razi, I’m sorry. And you’re right. I’ll try to adjust and make things less difficult. But all of you aren’t seeing things from my point of view at all. I mean think about it. I was at the high point of my life. I had just graduated college. My girlfriend and I had just taken our relationship to the next level. Everything was perfect and in one day, one f**king day, all of that was ruined. And on top of everything I’ve been attacked by creatures that I didn’t believe existed in a place that I didn’t believe existed. I’m being told that I have a mother for an elf and that the people that I’ve been living with all my life aren’t my parents at all. Sorry that I can’t accept all of this as quick as you’d like. I’ve been lied to my whole life.”
Manuelle then turned to Razier. “I’m really sorry for everything. And I’ll try to do better. Thanks for healing me. When you have the time you’ve gotta explain how you did that. And…” He took a step closer to her and leaned in so he was whispering in her ear. “Tell your boyfriend to back off. I don’t want to embarrass him in front of you and one fight is enough for today.” HE grinned when he pulled away. Manny was a little cocky…just a little.
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Post by Rhodes Lancaster on Feb 11, 2007 13:04:16 GMT -5
((I give myself permission to god-mod Razier too. XP))
Completely outraged, that's what he was. Rhodes was ready to hit the boy so hard he'd send him flying through the rock wall. Lucky for the him, Razier would never approve. He looked at her, upset that she wouldn't let him explain, but understanding... and upset that she was groveling to two bratty children who didn't deserve her protection let alone her apologies.
As the boy continued to back talk him Rhodes stepped closer. "No one talks to me like that either, boy. I may look young but I'm a hell of a lot older than you and you can think you can kick my ass all you like, but the truth is without your powers you'd be beaten to a pulp in a minute or less." Rhodes took another step, but Razier threw out her hand and he stopped.
Even worse anger came when the boy leaned in close to Razier, too close for Rhodes' comfort. He got jealous very easily and this small distance between the boy's lips and Razier's ear made his whole body tense to spring at any moment. He heard the word boyfriend though and his heart sank. He wasn't... as much as he'd like to be... Rhodes wasn't and never would be again. "I'm not her boyfriend, but if I was you'd be dead right now for that stunt."
Ok, so he was over reacting, that was just his way when Razier was involved. He looked down at her and saw her eyes averted to the window. She was trying to ignore his protective nature again. Rhodes looked back to the boy, idly spinning the ring on his finger. He should take it off. He'd worn it for too long, they weren't engaged anymore and Razier made it clear that she wanted nothing but friendship.
Casually he slipped it off his finger and into his pocket, his throat tightening at the action. "Just don't get so cozy with her in my presence. I'm here to protect her and I can't do so if you get in my way like that." What was he talking about? His words were all wrong, but it was because he didn't really want to say that he was jealous. However, if the boy didn't pick up on that after Rhodes made himself act like an idiot... well then Rhodes didn't think much for the survival of the island.
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Post by Marielle Pearce on Feb 11, 2007 14:23:29 GMT -5
Arinada had answered her questions, but she still was unsure. Marielle still didn't know what to think about her adoptive parents. She wondered what they thought now. Now that her and Manny were missing. She wondered what everyone was thinking. She probably had a hundred texts and missed calls and voice mails asking where she had gone. In a way, she wished she had her phone, just to see what everyone was asking. But the more she thought about it, the more she realized that having it would only make things worse.
Mari tried to stop thinking about that and glanced over at Razier. She herself had to hold back tears as Razier fell to her knees and apologized. She shouldn't be sorry. This wasn't her fault at all. She had told them to stay put, and they hadn't listened. Would this experience teach them anything? Maybe, maybe not. Mari knew that Manny would still venture out, but, would she? She hadn't really wanted to leave in the first place. This only made her want to crawl back under her covers once more.
Marielle listened as Manny apologized and explained things from his point of view. He had a lot more to complain about than her. Manny was taken away from his girlfriend and his future. Mari felt sorry for him more than herself. But then she felt hurt. Manny had stated that he had been lied to his whole life. Had he forgotten one thing? She wasn't a lie, she was really his sister. She mentally shook her head. He hadn't forgotten about her, he was just stating in general. The thought shouldn't even have crossed her mind.
She leaned down and gave Razier a hug. Mari still felt bad about everything. Razier was hurt and it was half her fault. "Don't feel bad, Razier. This isn't your fault at all." As she spoke, she glanced down at her hands. Her fingertips started glowing again and she could feel them tingle. She just wanted Razier to feel better.
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Post by Razier Immori Tempest on Feb 14, 2007 10:03:49 GMT -5
"At least you had parents, even if they weren't your birth parents." Razier mumbled under her breath so hopefully no one heard but her. She really needed to get over it, but she never even got to know them really. They died when she was a year old, how did Manuelle think she felt? Not that he knew. At least he got to experience and remember having parents, he had memories that could hold him over. Razier had nothing but training to remember from her childhood. Work. Not the best thing to keep you willing to live.
Manuelle leaned in and whispered in her ear about Rhodes being her boyfriend. Razier had to sigh as Rhodes went into over protective mode. God, she hated when he did that. Especially since, as he said, they were not together any more. Not that she liked it when they were together either. She was too indeoendent for that. That wasn't to say she thought she was invincible, but she didn't need a guard dog all the time.
Rhodes mentioned getting cozy with her and Razier furrowed her brow. Where did he get that stuff? She turned and glared at him. "Stop it, Rhodes. He was not 'getting cozy'. Don't make me show you what that is." She warned him, knowing he'd back off immediately at that threat. She sighed again and then sitffened as Marielle appeared, seemingly out of nowhere, and hugged her.
"Uh... thanks." It was awkward being hugged be anyone. Razier wasn't really used to it. She hardly ever even let Rhodes hug her, but then Marielle who she barely knew hugged her and... Razier snapped out of it and smiled a bit, hugging the girl back shortly. She then noticed her shallow scraps had healed, but not much else of her injuries. That was when she pulled away and noticed the glow of Marielle's fingertips. "Hmm... we'll have to get that healing ability of yours under control."
Standing, she helped Marielle up to and then brushed herself off. She turned towards Rhodes and gave him that look that said 'Sorry, but we have to go, so you might want to too.' As in... 'Leave,' but nicer. She turned back to the siblings. "We should get back to the hideout. I think we need to start training your powers."
((blah.))
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Post by Arinada on Feb 15, 2007 17:00:19 GMT -5
((just to warn you, this is probably going to be REALLY bad...))
Arinada held her tongue while everyone around her apologized, complained, argued, and explained. She had so much to say, but didn't know how to say it without offending someone. Another time, another place, another set of circumstances...maybe she would have just exploded. If Manuelle and Marielle thought her motherly outburst was bad...huh. They hadn't been around for any of her real fits, otherwise they might take her more seriously.
She listened to Manny's sermon, and wanted to say something, but stopped herself when she heard Razi's murmured comment--Arinada had incredibly sensitive hearing--and immediately wanted to go to her side and comfort her. Again, though, Arinada had to fight herself...she knew Razier wouldn't want her to tell the others if she hadn't told them herself. She watched the scene unfolding before her between Razi, Rhodes, and Manny...
...and suddenly it was too much. Arinada hadn't cracked like that in a long time. But she did; hopefully it wasn't visible. The elf suddenly had a barely repressable urge to cry.
Maybe it was rude, maybe it was inappropriate, maybe she should have just stayed...but she couldn't let them see her cry. Arinada walked in a facsimile of calm over to the window, opened it quietly, then turned and said: "Good luck with your training--all three of you. If you need anything, just come to the Elven Castle, or Razier, you can call me with the trees. And goodbye, Rhodes," she added, nodding to the Angel.
In a burst of wind, Arinada shot out of the window and sped away to her home.
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Post by Manuelle Pearce on Feb 18, 2007 19:37:15 GMT -5
((are we supposed to leave this thread now?))
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Post by Arkile Sernagova on Feb 18, 2007 19:55:59 GMT -5
yes.
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