Remnants of the Earth
EDANITH => Megacities => Tynova => Topic started by: Anonymous on June 15, 2008, 03:13:21 pm
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Tetroneaque was glad that he had found the city on this planet. It looked much better than the wasteland he'd traversed to get there. Of course, if he had his choice he'd still be back on his home planet researching things. Too bad for him his last experiment had sent him to this odd galaxy. While he had met one sentient being here so far, whom had learned his language with surprising ease, she wasn't with him now. She had gone off to do her own thing despite him urging her to stay along and act as a translator for him while he tried to learn the native tongue himself. It wasn't too big of a problem though, he just needed to get some shelter and food. He was certain his abilities as an inventor might be able to get him that much, as long as he could convince the people here he wasn't here to hurt anyone.
The little purple Kitsune came up as close to the city as he dared and opened up a general communications channel, broadcasting over every channel he could think of since he was unsure which channels he'd need to go over. Little did he realize that his alien equipment was overpowering everything in range and forcing it to all broadcast his message, and image where applicable.
"Hello, my name is Tetroneaque Swiftpaw Tailchaser. I come in peace and wish to enter your settlement. Please send someone out to negotiate your terms to me as I am unsure of your local customs and laws, and wish to obey them." He stated over his communications equipment inside his vehicle. Of course his speech came across to everyone picking it up as a series of barks, growls, and yips only making his image as a fox like being more pronounced.
Tetroneaque turned off the broadcast and simply waited in his vehicle for admittance to the city. The vehicle resembled a sort of ten legged mechanical spider with a small turret on top of the highest joint of each of the legs, with the central body being the area where Tetroneaque's piloting pod was located. The entire thing was shimmering due to it's silvery alloy build, and the various energy shields in place on it. It was a standard exploration unit made to collect samples and travel any terrain, but to someone who didn't know better it looked like some sort of war-walker.
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[OOC Sorry it's short and sucky o.O]
Neve sighed as he read the message on his communicator. Greeting a purple fox had not been the first thing he wanted to when they finally reached Tynova again. He had Eve had been on a mission and were nearly at the capital when the offending message had arrived. Why they had chosen him and Eve he didn’t know.
“What is it,” the mage asked.
Neve stood up, “There’s a suspected mage at the city entrance, and we have to go make sure they aren’t or arrest them.”
“Oh,” she said titled her head, “What kind of mage.”
“A purple fox-like one.”
Eve looked at him as though waiting for him to say he was kidding. He never joked though. There was no point to it. Eve was almost the complete opposite to him. She was cheerfully and despite being an essentially a prisoner she remained optimistic and friendly. Some of the Mordecai would have liked this but she was a little too cheerful for his tastes. He preferred mages that barely said a word to him unless absolutely necessary.
Neve descended the ramp of the craft which the auto-pilot had landed close to the visitor’s craft. The ship looked dangerous but hopefully the fox wouldn’t be. Eve was a lightning mage though; it would be easy for her to short circuit the craft if the need arose.
“State your name and business.”
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Tetroneaque patiently waited inside the cockpit of his vehicle while the inhabitants readied a response. Assuming anyone in the place had understood his speech, which was basically just a series of barks, yips, and growls like a dog might make. Of course that wasn't his fault, as on his own planet he had impeccable speech. His wait was short as soon a local vehicle appeared and landed near his own vehicle.
He put his helmet back on, which obscured his face completely as two figures exited the other craft.
"Bleh! They're hideous! Just that tiny bit of fur on top of their heads and no tails on either of them!" He exclaimed to himself. Of course a mix of different species was to be expected, he just wished they weren't all so weird looking.
"Oh why am I bothered by how they look? They might be nice under that unappealing exterior." He mused to himself.
The two suddenly stopped in front of his own vehicle and shouted something at him. He couldn't understand a single word of their speech. It was all just a bunch of odd noises and gobbledy gook to his sensitive ears. He decided that perhaps it would be easier to communicate face to face than shouting things the other party would most likely not understand. Thus, he pressed a button on the console before him.
The bottom of his piloting pod opened up and a beam of light appeared leading to the ground. He hopped into the beam inside his vehicle and instantly appeared on the ground. The beam vanished, and no sign of the opening could be seen.
He was shorter than both of the aliens, even in his exo-suit which added a couple inches to his height. His visor was like a one way mirror, letting him get a good look without them being able to see his face. Of course this was made to prevent harmful rays and extremely bright light from harming his eyes. It was an exploration exo-suit after all, meant for other worlds. He just hadn't planned to be the one to test it.
He cocked his head to one side as he looked at them, one ear twisting toward the side slightly as he did so. His suit was feeding him data on these two aliens simply by looking at them. It couldn't however teach him their language or vice versa though.
"Greetings. My name is Tetroneaque Swiftpaw Tailchaser. I'm a scientist for the Kitsune Empire, and currently stranded on this planet. I would like refuge inside your city please. I don't believe I have enough supplies to survive out here on my own for long." He said slowly. Again, the only sound anyone would hear would be the 'dog-talk' of barks, yips, and growls. Yet one being had learned his language rather quickly, he hoped one of these two would also be quick studies... or that he'd have the chance to learn their language.
One of his three tails came around toward his front and he hugged it to his chest while the other two tails swished lazily back and forth. Hugging one's own tail was a sign of peaceful intent among his kind, he hoped they'd get the point.
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Neve looked at Eve, he could not understand a word the fox had said and obviously the lightning mage couldn’t either. He had been surprised when he suddenly appeared out of nowhere using some kind of teleportation device. It seemed it was a very advanced fox.
Neve’s communicator crackled and the voice of his commanding officer blared out, “That creature has very advanced technology. Bring them in for questioning; it will be useful to us.”
Obviously they had been watching what was going on but what had been asked was easier said than done. Judging by its craft, the fox probably had weapons. And if by small chance it was peaceful, it didn’t matter because neither could understand a word the other said. This was going to be tricky. Maybe crude old sign language might work.
He turned to the fox but Eve had already gotten there first. He was about to force her back but decided against it, the fox probably didn’t know she was essentially a prisoner and him knowing might not help the situation. Besides Eve might have better luck.
“Hello,” Eve said waving, she then pointed to herself, “My name is Eve.”
She then pointed to Neve, “His name is Neve.”
The other Mordecai had all had a good laugh at that, Neve had been paired with the mage with the worst possible name, because it rhymed with his. Neve and Eve did not sound very threatening.
“What’s your’s?” Eve said indicating towards the fox creature.
Hopefully he’d get the gist, and if not…Then well…they’d cross that bridge when they came to it. Eve could cause temporarily paralysis with her powers so that was always an option.
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Tetroneaque watched in fascination as one of the aliens came up to him and attempted to communicate. The language was odd sounding, but he thought he might be able to pronounce some of it given the time to learn it. However, that would have to come later. His helmet his his face from view so they couldn't see his face, or the mirth behind his eyes as they attempted some sort of slow speech with sign language. He figured that it would have been too much to ask for another being around that could understand him, so he'd have to use the same method of trying to communicate.
First he tried to say what he figured their names were but it came out sounding more like a bark than anything else. He tried again to say the word 'Eve' and it came out sounding like, "Eef". It was somewhat close, but not quite. Tetroneaque was no linguist. He tried to say the second name, the 'Neve'.
"Reef." Was what he managed to get out. He pointed at Eve and said, "Eef." Then pointed at Neve and said, "Reef." He wanted them to know he had a basic understanding of what they were saying, he just couldn't really pronounce it well enough yet.
He pointed at himself and said his name again "Tetroneaque.", but to Eve and Neve it came out sounding like a series of barks and growls. Apparently his language just had a lot of subtle nuances to it that their underdeveloped ears just couldn't make out with ease.
He decided he might be able to better communicate with them telepathically and so let down his mental barriers.
Since Eve was the closest he decided to attempt to communicate with her. He sent out a little tendril of mental energy toward her, tentatively so as not to alarm her. He did manage to project his name into her mind, not forcing it in like some might but simply letting it come to her with all the gentleness of a summer breeze.
My name is Tetroneaque Swiftpaw Tailchaser. Was what he sent, hoping his mental communication would go better than his verbal ones. The only problem with communicating like this was he could only do it with one other being at a time.
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Neve put his hand to his forehead and sighed exasperatedly, this wasn’t working. The fox couldn’t even pronounce their names and they couldn’t pronounce it’s either.
This needed a new approach and paralysis was looking more and more tempting. Maybe he might recognise their lettering? If the fox’s language only consisted of growls and barks though, it was doubtful.
The creature looked a Eve for a minute she looked confused and then said, “Tertoneaque Swiftpaw Tailchaser?”
What? Where had that come from? Wait…was the fox a psychic? Had he sent his name to the mage telepathically?
“Eve, get away from him, he’s a psychic.”
She gasped and quickly stepped back. Good, she was doing what he said despite not seeming too scared of the psychic. Many of the mages were but Eve always had been a strange one.
“Shock him.”
“What? But he’s harmless!”
Neve growled, “He’s a psychic! And since neither of us speak the other’s language what else are we supposed to do?”
Eve looked furious, “I refuse!” she protested, “I’m not attacking him just because he doesn’t speak common.”
Neve rolled his eyes before tapping into the link with Eve. If she wasn’t going to follow an order he’d have to make her. He found her magic centre and aimed a bolt of lightning towards the fox. He wasn’t as accurate as Eve but hopefully it would hit its target.
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The Kitsune kept looking at the two aliens as they started to argue. He wasn't sure what they were arguing about. Then Tetroneaque felt something odd with the mental link he'd been using to try and communicate with the female, as if someone had suddenly burst through the window in a room so to speak. He immediately severed the link and threw up his mental wall again simply from instinct.
That was when he got another shock, quite literally. A bolt of lightning came from the aliens' direction and slammed right into his chest, knocking him off his feet to land with a thud. Luckily his exo-suit was made to withstand all sorts of environmental hazards, including random lightning bolts. He'd just never expected to have to test out how durable his suit was so soon!
It was obvious that he must have done something to offend them, he just couldn't figure out what.
He slowly got up from his back, getting into a standing position again. He held up his hands in front of himself to show he didn't mean any harm, shaking his hands from side to side in a gesture of confusion and apology for whatever he might have done to enrage them so. He still didn't know they were trying to capture him as he tried to communicate.
This time he sent his mental message to the male, to try and figure out what he'd done wrong.
I'm sorry if I offended you somehow! Again his message just sort of touched the other being's mind, not truly forcing its way in.
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Damn, the fox’s suit had withstood the shock. What was that thing made of? Perhaps if it had been Eve attacking she might have had better luck, but she was being disobedient, which for her was rare.
The creature looked baffled at the sudden attack, maybe he was harmless. But how could they take him back to base if they couldn’t communicate.
“I’m sorry if I offended you somehow!”
Was that the fox’s thoughts? So he was a psychic and as much as he hated them, it might work to their advantage.
He didn’t really have any experience talking with psychics but he thought, “We are soldiers for Edanith, the country you are currently in, State your name and business.”
Hopefully it would work and if not, well they’d have to deal with him the hard way.
[OOC Gah! Short and sub-par o.O]
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Tetroneaque heaved a sigh of relief as he heard the thoughts of the male alien. It seemed they were willing to listen to him now. He still had no idea what he had done to provoke an attack though.
The little Kitsune scientist continued his mental conversation though, hoping to clarify his peaceful intentions.
My name is Tetroneaque Swiftpaw Tailchaser. I'm a government scientist for the Kitsune Empire. I'm a bit far from home right now though due to an unfortunate lab accident. Right now I am currently seeking shelter and food, as the bit of my lab that made the jump with me is out of food and running on emergency back up power. I merely want to enter your city in look of food and shelter, and would be willing to use my skills as a scientist to pay for my stay until such time as I might discover a way to return to my home planet. Tetroneaque was not used to communicating with aliens this way, and though their minds were similar enough that they could understand each other it still took a lot of concentration to get his words across.
Also, what did I do to provoke an attack upon myself? I would wish to avoid such violence in the future while in your city. He added, knowing he had a lot to learn about this place and it's culture.
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So Tetroneaque was a Kitsune, it certainly explained his odd appearance and abilities. But Neve had never heard of the ‘Kitsune Empire’ before, maybe it was the other side of the universe or galaxy. And it seemed he had an unfortunate accident.
As for him wanting to return to his home planet, that wasn’t very likely considering Edanith had an interest in him. He was obviously a magical creature and a psychic. If he couldn’t be used as a Mordecai, he’d be used as a mage and if that didn’t work either he’d be killed, simple as that. Of course Neve wasn’t going to tell the Kitsune that.
“The attack was because we were startled by your psychic abilities, I apologise. If you follow us we will take you to someone who might be able to help you.”
Yeah, his superiors but their idea of help would be a lot different from what the creature had in mind.
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Tetroneaque nodded his head. It was as he though, a simple misunderstanding. He should have figured as much when he communicated mentally without their consent, he had just assumed it would be the only way for them to communicate effectively.
Oh thank you for your help! I really appreciate this, you're quite kind. Tetroneaque mentally stated as he walked up toward the two aliens. His tails were swishing back and forth like a happy little puppy now and an immense feeling of relief washed over him, and over Neve as they were still mentally linked for the moment. He didn't mean to let his emotions leak over to the other, it just sort of happened.
What should I do with my vehicle? I wouldn't want anyone accidentally activating it's auto defense mode and hurting them. Is there somewhere I could store it? He asked. Not to mention all the technology he'd stored inside it as well, including his priceless data crystal from his lab and several weapon prototypes.
Lead the way Neve, I'll follow you to these people who can help me. Also offer my apologies for startling Eve. I meant no harm. His ears sort of drooped down to show he was sorry, as his kind incorporated a lot of body language into their communications with one another.
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“Some tech experts will deal with your ship, its not really my area of expertise.”
The technicians would probably pick apart the ship and try and work out how it worked. It was unlikely the fox would ever see it again. Neve almost felt sorry for the furry creature but orders were orders.
“This city is Tynova,” he might as well tell Tetroneaque about it, he’d probably spend a lot of time there, “It’s the capital of Edanith. And Eve and me are soldiers in its army. Not really much war about now though.”
Well that was a lie but the fox probably assumed from their uniform they were soldiers and lots of mages were suspicious of them. Tetroneaque probably didn’t know about the relationship between Neve and Eve, that of a Mordecai and his mage but still, it was best to keep his trust. He’d be easier to deal with that way.
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Tynova... interesting name. Edanith... also and interesting name. So your kind is also part of an Empire then? Tetroneaque mentally sent as he trotted along behind the two aliens. His tails kept swishing back and forth as he walked, stirring up a small breeze.
Please tell your technicians to be careful around my vehicle, it is called a Fury by the way, as it has some very nasty security measures in place. Any attempts at forced entry will not end well. I will be happy to show them around it though later it that suits you, I'll also need to get some of my things out once I have a place to stay. He sent, telling him his preliminary plans. He didn't realize he was being duped. He may have been a genius when it came to inventing and tinkering, but he was more naive than a child when it came to social situations and strangers. Of course that was due to how isolated he'd been even on his home planet, being kept in his lab to work for the government and having very little interaction with other people. He'd never had a reason to not trust someone before, and simply figured everyone would be helpful since that was how he treated others.
What else can you tell me about your city and country? His curiosity was starting to get the better of him now.
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“Not really an empire, just a country. It exists on a planet called Mars. Like I said with your Fury it isn’t my area of expertise, I’ll pass the message onto the technicians though.”
If it was true that his ship had security measures against forced entry then they might need to keep him duped for longer than anticipated, long enough for him to show the technicians how it worked.
Eve kept frowning at Neve as she walked by his side; she knew what he was thinking and obviously she didn’t like it. But she couldn’t disobey him; if she tried to warn the fox she’d have to be dealt with.
Tetroneaque asked about Tynova and Edanith but there wasn’t much he could tell him without giving away what he and Eve were.
So he just thought “Tynova and Edanith aren’t really that special, at least not in this system anyway.”
They were nearly there and he could see the entrance to the base now, with the armed guards stationed outside. There was a problem though; coming out of the base oblivious to Neve and Eve heading towards them was Reshona and her two evil fire mages…great. This wouldn’t end well; those little brats would no doubt warn the fox and Reshona never bothered to control them.
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Well it seems to be a very nice city. Tetroneaque thought, complimenting the place. It was only the polite thing to do after all. He did find the architecture quite odd, yet charming in its own way. It was so different than what the city's on his world looked like. He was about to ask a bit about the laws and such of the city, so he wouldn't break any, when a sudden wave of annoyance emanated from Neve. Tetroneaque picked up on the feelings but didn't quite understand why he was feeling them from the alien.
Tetroneaque peek around his guides and saw some others coming out of a building with armed guards. He assumed this must be some important building for government officials or something, but the others coming toward them seemed to be the focus of Neve's irritation.
I don't mean to pry, but why don't you like those people headed our way? He asked in as polite a mental tone as he could muster. Again he had his head tilted slightly toward one side with his ears pointing out at odd angles to signify his curiosity.
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Neve tried to think of a plausible reason he could give the fox as to why he didn’t like Reshona and her demon children. Eve had noticed the pair as well but she liked Reshona and the twins so obviously the fox wouldn’t sense annoyance from her. What reason other than the true one might he have for hating them when Eve didn’t?
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Eve felt Neve’s annoyance as well, he had never liked Reshona, Kasu and Sithon and it seemed the fox had sensed his annoyance as well. He was looking at Neve with curiosity. The Mordecai however was a little slow in answering and she could almost see the cogs in his head turning. It was then she had a very evil idea.
She giggled, and thought to the fox, “Oh that woman’s name is Reshona, she’s a soldier too but she’s also one of Neve’s old girlfriends. She dumped him so he hates her. Hehe.”
Ha! Take that Neve. She was going to pay for that later…but there was just something about Kasu and Sithon being around that made you want to misbehave...Maybe it was because you knew whatever you did they’d do something much worse and take the heat off of you.
Neve glared at her but then the ‘demon twins’ spotted them and ran toward Eve.
“Eve!” they called before running into her and hugging her.
With her and most of the other mages they were always nice but with the Mordecai they were little devils.
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Tetroneaque was startled when he suddenly heard Eve's thoughts. This was because he had only ever communicated psychically with one other being at a time. Now though he was mentally communicating with two at once. The only way that could be possible would be if these two were somehow linked in some mental capacity or another.
Tetroneaque put his hands on his head as the mental link became slightly painful.
Owwww! Please be careful. I'm only used to using this ability to communicate with one being at a time. How are you two linked, that I am able to hear you both simultaneously? He seemed to no longer care why Neve felt such annoyance about the others now.
Eve seemed totally fine around the two smaller ones, and they seemed to like her well enough as they came up and embraced her. He recognized them saying her name as well. At least he knew that much of the language.
Aren't you going to introduce me? He mentally asked Eve, trying to settle into the odd mental link with the two.
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“Oh, I’m sorry,” Eve thought to the fox.
If she told him why they were linked, Neve wouldn’t be happy but what could she say? Maybe she could tell him without it sounding too bad…
“I have a psychic connection with Neve because military mages are always partnered with another soldier. We’re not usually very strong physically so they’re sort of like our bodyguard.”
That was a downright lie and it sounded as if Eve was in control of Neve when in fact it was the other way round. Still she doubted Neve would have a problem with the explanation.
“Oh and these two are Kasu and Sithon…don’t ask me which is which…They’re mages like me. But they’re fire mages and I’m a lightning mage.”
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Interesting... though I wouldn't think you would need a bodyguard what with being able to hurl lightning around like you did at me. Again, sorry for startling you like that. He said mentally, apologizing for earlier even though they had been trying to attack him.
Please tell the two fire mages that I say hello. I don't wish to startle them by intruding upon their minds, also it takes quite enough concentration simply communing with you and Neve. Tetroneaque added with his mind. He turned toward the two called Kasu and Sithon then and hugged one of his three tails as he looked at them. Again, it was his kind's sign of peaceful intentions and was more a habit than anything since these beings wouldn't catch the meaning of his body language.
You say they are fire mages. I actually happen to be able to control fire a little myself, though nothing really to write home about. Just simple fox fire like all my race uses. He stated and then demonstrated. Several small balls of bluish fire formed around the Kitsune's head then, slowly floating around him in a small orbit. The flames gave off a decent amount of light, but very little heat. In fact it would be nearly impossible to burn someone with the flames alone.
I find it useful for when I need some illumination. He then let out a little chuckle, which came out sounding like a series of short barks.
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“Hey it’s the fox that was on all the screens!” Kasu exclaimed.
“Yeah, we got stuck going to fetch him,” Neve replied.
Eve laughed at Neve’s reaction. She thought Tetroneaque was quite sweet really and the fact his fur was purple reminded her of Lanaes, her home planet. Everything there was blue and purple.
“He said his name was Tetroneaque Swiftpaw Tailchaser,” Eve explained.
Sithon looked confused, “He talks?”
“Well, not exactly…he’s…”
What should she do, mentioning the word ‘psychic’ in front of the twins was not a good idea, they were always nervous around them for reasons they refused to disclose.
“He’s psychic,” Neve said bluntly.
Damn him. And as she thought, the twins started to back away from the fox.
“They’re a little nervous around psychics…” Eve explained to the fox, “It’s not your fault.”
However when he started using his fox-fire they seemed impressed and a little less nervous. Instead they both glanced up at Reshona pleadingly obvious using their mental link to beg her to use their magic.
“Please Reshona!” Sithon pleaded, “You haven’t let us use our magic in ages!”
“Yeah,” Kasu added, “Neve doesn’t block Eve’s this much.”
….Uh-Oh…Busted….But then again…Tetroneaque didn’t understand their speech…They might be safe…Might.
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Tetroneaque couldn't quite understand why anyone would be uncomfortable around the use of psychics. After all, everyone on his planet could talk with their minds if they wanted to... then again everyone on his planet was also a Kitsune. He made a mental note that not all of these beings (which he still had not asked what they were called as a race yet) were not all blessed with the ability to commune with their minds.
Then the twins seemed to be delighted as he showed off his limited use of fox-fire. He was starting to like all the attention, as it made him feel quite special. He couldn't understand a single word the two said but he could understand the tone they were using. It was the same tone he had used a kit when we wanted something from his parents and thought he could get away with it. Somethings were the same no matter where you went he supposed.
Is that woman their mother? What are they asking her? He questioned, simply curious about the situation. Since he was no longer feeling threatened he and the atmosphere inside the city was registering as comfortably breathable, he decided to deactivate his exo-suit.
He held up his left hand in front of himself, like someone checking a wristwatch, and manipulated the large green gem like object implanted in the back of the gauntlet. Then with a little whoosh, the exo-suit began to slide in on itself until it was simply just an armored looking glove on his left hand. The rest of him was now visible and exposed to the world. He was wearing a white lab coat and pants, and nothing else it seemed. His three large bushy tails seemed larger now that they were no longer confined to the exo-suit and his paw like feet were bare, tiny little claws tipping each toe. His right hand, the one without the exo-suit control glove, also had the neatly trimmed claws tipping each finger.
His smile was a toothy grin, even though it showed a few fangs it hardly looked threatening. His eyes were giving off a faint light too, making him look like some sort of playful alien puppy. One of his ears flicked forward involuntarily as a slight breeze passed through.
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Eve laughed at the implication Reshona was Kasu and Sithon’s mother, sometimes she acted like it but she didn’t look anything like them, her hair was blue and their’s were blonde for a start…
“No, she’s their Mordecai, she is to Kasu and Sithon what Neve is to me,” she replied, “But because they’re younger they have to ask Reshona to use their magic, otherwise they could really do some damage with it. They’re not really responsible enough with their powers yet.”
It wasn’t exactly lying…What she had said was true of the twins, they were really irresponsible with their magic if Reshona didn’t stop them.
When the fox removed his suit Eve had to admit he was rather cuddly looking, just like a big puppy…except he was wearing clothes and looked like a scientist of some sort. Though he had mentioned his lab had exploded.
Reshona eyed Neve then said, “Alright then.”
She obviously thought they couldn’t get up to much mischief if another Mordecai was there. Neve however looked like he was getting impatient but it would suspicious if they hurried the fox along. He could do nothing and he was very annoyed by that fact.
Kasu closed his eyes, then little fireballs began swirling round him, they were larger than Tetroneaque’s though and emitted heat as well. Sithon meanwhile created a spiralling flame which snaked around his body.
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Tetroneaque was rather impressed with the fiery display from the two young mages. It was quite the show for the Kitsune and it showed on his face. He had a delighted smile across his muzzle and clapped happily too, just like a child himself enjoying some fireworks.
Please offer my thanks for letting me see such a splendid display of pyromancy. That was quite impressive! I doubt I could muster anything like that myself. He admitted. It was true though, his own fox-fire was nothing compared to the brilliant flames the two young firemages were creating. And the control was phenomenal.
They certainly look responsible enough to me with their flame control. Then again I don't have any children of my own so I guess I don't really know much about raising them. He let out that strange laugh of his again. He really had no problem admitting when he didn't know about something, otherwise how would one learn?
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“He liked your display kids,” Eve said to the twins though they could already tell from his clapping that he had.
They were beaming at the compliment and the fox looked really cute with his goofy doglike expression. It really was adorable.
“They can be little hell-raisers when they want to be.”
Reshona and Neve’s communicators beeped in unison then. They both looked at them and frowned, though Neve was already frowning so his expression didn’t change all that much. Then she received a psychic message from her Mordecai.
“It said, ‘You’re wasting time, deal with him now. Eve’s magic should work because he has taken his protective suit off. Reshona, Kasu and Sithon will assist’.”
She wasn’t sure if the fox had heard that but she kind of hoped he had so he could put his suit on again. Reshona had obviously just told the twins because all of a sudden they looked really sullen.
Eve then heard Neve’s voice in her heard again, but this time it was obviously directed at the fox, “Tetroneaque Swiftpaw Tailchaser, you are arrested in the name of Edanith on counts of being a mage, a psychic and a creature of a magical nature.”
She hated when Neve said that, though he didn’t usually say all three of those things at once. Poor Tetroneaque.
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Oh all children can be that way. I think it's just the nature of kits. He replied in response of the twins being little hell-raisers. He was still in a rather good mood. He'd found a city with some interesting beings that were willing to help him out. The two 'bodyguards' had their communicators beep then. He figured it must be some business or another, nothing to concern him. Apparently he was wrong. He felt a tickle in his head, as the two beings he was linked to communicated. He didn't know what was exchanged though as he respected their privacy. If they wanted to share their thoughts with him they knew how. Then he was informed of his arrest.
His eyes went wide in shock. Suddenly everything was changing!
Surely you can't be serious!? Arrested simply for being as I was born? What kind of law is that? I can't help what and who I am! Can't we negotiate? He pleaded mentally, his confusion over the sudden change in his guides' attitude was so bizarre to him. He didn't even think about putting his exo-suit back on. All he would have needed to do is press the large green gem on the back of the glove on his left hand, but he didn't. He truly believed he would be able to talk some sense into them and avoid any violence.
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“We will escort you back to the base where you will be questioned. Should you try and escape will we be forced to take drastic measures.”
The twins couldn’t even look at the fox but this was the nature of their job, nay their very existence. And since Tetroneaque was probably going to be forced into such an existence as well she might as well tell him. What was Neve going to do? The fox already knew they had betrayed him.
”Tetroneaque…Edanith hates mages. It forces them into its military, like me Kasu and Sithon were. Reshona and Neve…control and suppress our powers to the military’s needs…It isn’t their fault though, anyone born with their abilities are forced into the military as well…And if any of us refuse we end up dead or in a lab somewhere being experimented on…I’m really sorry…”
Neve turned to her, “If he tries to escape, shock him.”
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The look on Tetroneaque's face could only be described as horrified.
Th-that's... That's HORRIBLE! Tetroneaque practically screamed through the mental link. His fright and horror over the ordeal was so much that the emotions of it washed through the link and slammed into Eve and Neve almost like a physical blow, though Tetroneaque hadn't intended it to. He was still unused to communicating to a non-Kitsune in this manner. He did however take the opportunity to re-activate his exo-suit though, giving him some protection. The exo-suit rapidly grew out from the glove and encased his body once more in nearly the blink of an eye.
I could make a run for it! My suit can withstand the fire or lightning. To where would I run though... my lab's resources are exhausted, I have no space ship... I'm stuck here one way or another. As the grim reality sank in, Tetroneaque suddenly just sank to the floor as his legs seemed to simply give out. He was just shocked such a barbaric practice could happen anywhere, and not just happen but seemingly have an entire civilization thrive on it.
Tetroneaque shut the mental link, effectively sealing himself off from everyone else. He just sat there, his tails curled around him as he rocked back and forth emitting a pitiful little sound. It was enough to break your heart. It didn't seem like he was going anywhere.
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Neve was taken by surprise by the psychic blow from the fox, he had felt such a thing before so it didn’t take him long to recover. Eve however was thrown backwards by it…and she wasn’t moving. That could not be good. Kasu and Sithon could render him unconscious with their magic but when he managed to activate his suit again it became impossible. Now what should they do?
The fox however didn’t run away or even put up a fight, he just sat on the on the ground rocking backwards and forwards. Maybe he wouldn’t be so difficult to get back to base after all.
“Reshona.”
The pair each grabbed an arm and basically dragged him across the ground.
“Atara, wake Eve up.”
Saying Kasu and Sithon all the time was tiresome so occasionally, Neve would refer to them collectively as Atara which was their surname. It was three syllables instead of five.
The pair nodded meekly and ran across to her.
Meanwhile the two Mordecai dragged the fox creature into the base. He wasn’t very heavy so it wasn’t a problem that Reshona wasn’t the strongest of females. When they entered they indicated a cell door to a passing guard who instantly opened it. Reshona let go of Tetroneaque carefully whereas Neve just pushed the purple fox into the room.
“We’ll be back shortly.”
When questioning mages it was always two Mordecai, obviously he’d be with Reshona but there was no way in hell he was letting the demon children in. If Eve couldn’t do it they’d manage without a mage to restrain him. He didn’t seem dangerous but he might suddenly get the idea he could escape. If that was possible many of the mages and Mordecai would have done so a long time ago.
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Tetroneaque only seemed to more horrified of what he had done to the female. She looked unconscious after his emotional backlash hit her and Never. He hadn't meant to do it though. That feeling didn't help though. He simply didn't know what he was going to do now. If he ran he might get away, but he had no where to go to. He'd starve to death long before he found some way to get home, or even signal them to what happened to him.
He simply let himself be carried away, not even struggling. He couldn't hurt his new captors even if he wanted to. Fox-fire wasn't hot enough to melt wax, and his physical attributes rendered him about as dangerous as an eight year old human child. He didn't want to be used as a weapon for war... and he didn't think they'd be able to force him to anyway as long as he kept his mental barriers in place. That meant he wouldn't be able to communicate with anyone though... not that he was in a really chatty mood then anyway.
They tossed him into a cell, not being gentle about it all it seemed. Luckily his exo-suit cushioned him so he didn't bruise. He didn't understand what Neve said, since he had severed his link to the aliens. Once he was alone he let out a mournful howl.
"Oh what am I going to do now? This place is horrible! Surely there must be someplace that doesn't endorse slavery... if only I knew where." He lamented. He spoke out loud now, just wanting to hear the familiar sound of his native language. It was a little comforting, but not much.
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[OOC Time skip ^^....only of an hour or so though]
“Damn paperwork,” Neve thought.
They couldn’t even begin to question Tetroneaque until they’d filled out a report and that had taken an hour. In that time some technicians had gone to seize the fox’s ship and no doubt the creature had become more and more sorry for its self. The howls coming from his cell certainly seemed to suggest that.
Neve pushed the button to open the cell door and stepped inside, followed by Reshona. Eve was still unconscious, she just wasn’t used to psychic attacks, she’d be fine when she woke up. The fox had seemed a little guilty about hurting her though so maybe they could use it to their advantage.
After they entered, Neve pressed a few buttons on the keypad to activate the recorder. Not only did it record speech it recorded psychic waves as well, something they’d need with Tetroneaque.
“State your name.”
Of course they already knew his name, but it was a formality.
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Tetroneaque simply sat in the corner, totally ignoring the two that entered his cell. He refused to openly communicate with them physically anymore. He didn't trust them anymore and wouldn't bring down his mental barriers. He may not have been the strongest when it came to using physic attacks, but his barriers had yet to taken down ever. Tetroneaque simply glared at the two, his ears laid down flat against his head. It was an obvious sign of how betrayed he felt and his anger toward these odd aliens and their evil ways.
"If you want to talk you can go ahead, but I'm not communicating with you mind to mind anymore...you...you furless liar!" Tetroneaque literally growled out the reply. Of course it would be incomprehensible to them, but he didn't care. He wasn't taking his mental barriers down again anywhere near these people.
"If you want to converse then you can learn my language... or bring me some materials to learn your own." He added in his strange language.
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Great…it seemed he wasn’t communicating with them telepathically anymore. And he only knew ‘Eve’ and ‘Neve’ in their language…Though maybe that was all you needed…Hmm…What was one more lie.
“Reshona, I want you to play along.”
She looked at him suspiciously, “What are you going to do?”
“Pretend Eve is dead and I’m really angry about it.”
She sighed exasperatedly at him, “You are a bastard.”
What else could they do? They didn’t have any other plan.
“For someone who claims to come in peace, you’re probably as big a liar as we are!” Neve spat, “You killed Eve you bastard!”
Hopefully this would work…
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Tetroneaque merely stayed sitting in the corner, glaring the two. He hadn't done anything wrong! They arrested him for simply existing it seemed. What kind of law was that? He was only half listening to them, since he couldn't really understand anything they said anyway.
Then Neve seemed to get rather angry suddenly, as if something just couldn't be held back any longer. Tetroneaque's ears perked up at the word "Eve" since it was the only one he understood, and the fact that Eve had seemed genuinely sorry about arresting Tetroneaque. He felt bad for knocking her out, but it had just been a reflex coupled with the lack of experience with dealing with more than one person at a time in that form of communication. He hoped she was all right. Then he had a terrible thought.
What if I hurt her really bad? She didn't do anything to me... Is that what Neve is yelling about? Did I hurt Even? He wondered to himself. His ears were standing up straight now instead of laying flat against his head in a hostile gesture. He was paying attention now, but not much else.
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The fox didn’t seem to be paying attention until Neve said the word ‘Eve’. Now he was listening, but would he allow psychic contact? It was worth a try.
“I don’t know if you’re listening but your psychic attack killed Eve. Psychics are rare here and most of the mages can’t handle them. Even if you didn’t know that, any psychic should to be careful with their powers!”]/i]
The fox seemed to have morals so hopefully that little statement might get him talking. And if he ignored them again…then he was all out of ideas aside from physical pain.
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Tetroneaque decided to take a risk and re-establish his mental communication with Neve. After all, even though he felt betrayed and used he couldn't isolate himself forever. Eventually he'd need food, and water, and other things that he had no means of obtaining without assistance. He established the link just in time to hear, "...your psychic attack killed Eve. Psychics are rare here and most of the mages can’t handle them. Even if you didn’t know that, any psychic should to be careful with their powers!"
He was utterly shocked. He didn't think he'd be able to kill anyone! It wasn't even an attack, just a flood of emotions.
I'm sorry! I didn't mean to hurt her! I wasn't even trying to hurt her, you just surprised me with the arrest and my emotions just sort of flooded out toward you both! Tetroneaque was crying a little now too. To top of how horrible it felt to be put in prison for something he had no control over, now he had killed someone...at least he thought he had.
He curled his tails about himself tighter and started to weep more loudly.
I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I'm sorry... It just repeated over and over, and the emotions coming with it were only amplifying the sincerity of the message.
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[OOC We really need someone to come save him o.O My posts keep getting shorter >.<]
As used to psychics attacks as the Mordecai were, this fox’ bordered on inhuman…but then he wasn’t human. Either his powers were very strong or he was an emotional wreck…probably the latter. It was communicating now but just kept saying ‘I’m sorry…’ over and over.
If it wasn’t one problem it was another. He had to try talking to Tetroneaque though.
“You said you came from the Kitsune Empire’ where exactly is that?”
His manner seemed to have changed quickly but he doubted the fox would notice.
[OOC This really is the last one tonight, I'm going to bed now]
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Tetroneaque was sniffling a bit since he was crying. He was sending wave after wave of emotions at Neve, though he really wasn't trying to do it. It might have been because Neve had that odd link with Eve, or simply because Neve wasn't a Kitsune like Tetroneaque.
Tetroneaque was too distraught to care though at the moment and answered the question. It wouldn't hurt anyway since neither of them had a way to get there.
The Kitsune Empire is the name for the Empire of my people. It spans several systems, including over forty planets and hundreds of space stations in the Vulpes Nebula. Our home planet is Vulpes Prime and is ruled by the Council of Nine. As to where it is located in relation to this planet... I couldn't tell you since I only came here by accident when my matter transporter overloaded. The reply was surprisingly composed considering his emotional state at the moment. After his reply though he just went back to the, I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I'm sorry... mode again.
Suddenly his bout of "I'm sorry" stopped and his eyes went wide.
Oh no... your technicians are going to try to get into the Fury aren't they? YOU HAVE TO STOP THEM!!! His mental shouting was powerful enough, fueled by his emotions as it was, that every non-Kitsune within a mile would have suddenly heard the last part in their mind without knowing why.
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The fox’ explanation of his home wasn’t helpful since Neve had never heard of it before and he doubted Reshona or any of his superiors would have either. The creature’s answer had been fairly coherent then, once a scientist always a scientist probably.
Tetroneaque’s sudden change in attitude surprised him however and with his burst of emotions, Neve found himself slammed into the nearby wall. That was not fun. This fox was actually quite dangerous. Though the wave hadn’t affected him too badly he suspected that such a force may have been able to really kill Eve, and possibly Reshona as well. Making him become a military mage was probably too dangerous. Neve hadn’t been seriously harmed because…well he wasn’t really human.
That only left two options, death or TRIM. More likely TRIM…Maybe he could kill the fox here and now and save him the torment later. He doubted that he’d get in too much trouble for it as the fox was potentially dangerous after all. The suit prevented it however, and in the system it was likely only the scientists at TRIM could forcefully remove it. Besides he might be lucky, they might take him on working there rather than experimenting on him. Tetroneaque was probably too moral for that though and likely to be too precious a specimen.
“That wave of psychic energy or emotions or what ever it was, could have probably killed a lot of the mages and it might have been able to kill Reshona as well if she was in contact with you. The only reason I wasn’t killed is because I’m not human. You’re too dangerous so I doubt you’ll be forced to work for the military. You’ll probably be shipped off to TRIM. And trust me; that’s much worse.”
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I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm not used to dealing with your kind or humans, as you call them. You need to make sure your technicians don't try to force their way into my Fury! They'll die if they try to, and I don't want anyone else getting hurt because of me! Kitsune technology is a mix of regular science, our natural magic, and our psychic force. Without an understanding of all three anyone trying to get inside is likely to be labeled a hostile life form and hurt badly. At the least they'll suffer a blast from the sonic disruptor, which will merely render them unconscious. However continued tries to get in will be met with harsher and harsher responses until they unwittingly activate the gravity cannon! Trust me, you don't want to see what that gravity cannon can do to a living being. Since the warnings are all in my language they won't be able to understand! Please warn them before something happens to them! Tetroneaque pleaded, getting his emotions under control a bit. Even though these people would probably kill him, he didn't want to be responsible for hurting more of them. He was convinced if he simply had enough time he might be able to reason with them to let him go.
You have to warn them now! Tetroneaque wrapped his tails tighter around himself, showing just how anxious he was. He knew these people were rather impatient, now recognizing the earlier electrical attack as them simply trying to capture him then. They were too impatient and likely to get themselves hurt by hurrying along.
Now Tetroneaque was having horrible visions running through his head of these people accidentally get caught in a blast from the gravity cannon, one of his races most powerful weapons. These humans and other species being reduced to a liquefied state was enough to make him nauseous.
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“The technicians aren’t stupid, they’ll try to force their way in once and then resort to subtler methods.”
The fox’ craft might be as dangerous as he claimed but that was for the technicians to deal with. And like he had said they weren’t stupid, if they couldn’t force their way in, they’d try hacking, probably from a distance. The fox was just paranoid.
Tetroneaque hadn’t made much of what he said about TRIM. He probably hadn’t taken it in. Oh well. He’d have to when he was there.
“In case you weren’t listening. You are going to be sent to Thanatos Research Institute of Metaphysics. There you’ll probably be experimented on. Or if you’re really lucky they might let you be a researcher. They’ll probably still want to cut you up and see just actually how you work though.”
He was being a little mean now, but he was annoyed and just wanted to get rid of the fox so he could go off duty.
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C-c-cut me up!?! Why!?! I'm not that interesting! I eat, and breathe, and sleep just like anyone else. Why are you all doing this to me? I just wanted to find a way home... Tetroneaque mentally stated as he burst into another racking fit of sobs, complete with his forlorn howling.
How can you all be so cruel? Why do you hate me so much when you barely know me? My kind haven't done anything to you... It was all true enough, well except for that nagging feeling about hurting Eve. He was about to apologize again for killing her when he felt something in Neve's mind. That same odd feeling like an open window, so to speak.
Wait a second... I can still sense Eve through you! You're still linked to her! She can't be dead! You liar! Tetroneaque severed the mental link to Neve in a fit of sudden anger. He was quite upset about being made to feel so guilty for something he didn't do. He would have jumped up and bitten Neve then and there if it didn't mean having to remove his suit's helmet to do so. Instead he contented himself with an angry growl toward Neve.
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If he sensed the link, Eve must have woken up. The fox hadn’t said anything useful in the last few minutes anyway, so it didn’t matter when he severed the link. It was a good thing Reshona couldn’t understand the fox, she probably would have given in by now; she was weak.
Neve typed a command into his communicator to call some guards and have a van made ready. He and Reshona would escort Tetroneaque to Thanatos Inc. then he’d be out of their hair. Then Neve could go home and sleep. Maybe tiredness was making him more cruel and irritable than usual…His and Eve’s mission had been bad enough without having to pick up a stray fox on their way back to base.
The guards entered again and advanced on the purple creature. He didn’t put up a fight and they were able to lift him easily. Neve and Reshona followed them outside to the waiting van.
They pushed Tetroneaque into the back and the two Mordecai climbed in as well, shutting the doors behind them. Inside it was quite dark but there were some slits to see out of let and some light in.
Neve stood up once the vehicle had started moving and looked out. The ‘Fury’ could be seen in the distance with some scientists milling about it, they must have succeeded in getting in.
At least he thought until there was a loud boom and a dark bubble of energy surrounded the ship and scientists…Okay maybe the technicians were stupider than he thought.
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Tetroneaque recognized the tell-tale sound of a gravity cannon going off quite well. His ears went limp and drooped a bit. He knew that no living thing could take a direct hit from a gravity cannon and live. Now he really was responsible for someone getting killed.
He let out another sad howl. He had tried to warn them, but they simply wouldn't listen to him. To them, he was simply some specimen, a freak of nature for them to poke and prod and dissect, anything he told them seemed to be ignored no matter if it was for their own good or not.
Tetroneaque simply looked out the window and watched the scenery.
His stomach then started to growl. It had been quite some time since he'd last eaten. He wished his captors would at least have given him a meal before taking him to where ever they were taking him.
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The fox started howling again. It was starting to give him a headache. But it actually had been the cause of someone’s death now. It wasn’t really the fox’s fault though, it was the idiot technicians. And everything that was said in the fox’s cell had been recorded and heard by Mordecai outside the room, so they could have warned the idiots.
Neve sighed and sat down. Thank god his day was almost over.
It didn’t take the van long to reach its destination and it stopped outside the base.
“I’ll go and tell them we’ve arrived,” Reshona said rising.
She opened the door carefully and stepped outside, not leaving any opening for the fox to escape, not that it would.
Neve glanced at the fox. TRIM was not a nice place. But his job was his job. If he didn’t do it he ended up at TRIM as well. For the Mordecai it was the stray mages or them. Like he had heard Eve tell Tetroneaque, they were slaves just as much as the mages were.
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Tetroneaque decided that since this was the last time he might see Neve he wanted to tell him one last thing. He forced the mental link, not taking care to be as gentle as he normally would. It wouldn't do anything except maybe cause a nasty headache for Neve later.
Neve! Tell the technicians... any that are still alive... to simply leave the Fury alone. If they continue to mess with it, the responses will only get worse. Just please believe me when I tell you this is for your people's own good! If you all simply leave the thing there, it won't do any harm. You can think of it as a monument to the day you captured the only Kitsune you're likely to ever see in your life. At least you should pray I'm the only one you ever see. If the Empire finds out what you all are doing to me, it would be considered an act of war. He then severed the link. He may have been in a hopeless situation right now, but perhaps putting the fear of the Empire into them might do some good. It was true though. The only alien race the Kitsunes had met before now were a race of hive mind insectoids. All attempts at negotiating a peaceful co-existence with the bugs had proved futile. In the end, the Empire had simply crushed the bug's home world with massed orbital gravity cannons. He didn't think these 'humans' as they called themselves needed to know that bit of history though.
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Neve was taken aback when the fox forced the mental link this time and ranted on about leaving the Fury alone and the kitsunes waging war. Even if he told the scientists to leave it they wouldn’t, they were stubborn. And the fox was right, he was the only Kitsune Neve or Edanith was ever likely to see so they didn’t need to worry about some freaky purple foxes coming from across the galaxy to kill them all. They’d be stupid to do that anyway. Their resources would probably run out not long after they arrived.
He didn’t bother to reply to the fox, he just waited until Reshona reappeared and helped him drag the fox from the van and into the building. Neve wasn’t very keen on the Thanatos Inc building, it smelt of blood and considering not much research went on there, it was strange. It was probably a mental thing.
He went up to the receptionist, “Kitsune mage-psychic.”
They nodded and some more guards appeared. They grabbed the fox and headed into the back area to the holding cells.
Neve sighed, now that was over he could go home. However before he left he sent a message to Tetroneaque. He was officially off duty now so he might as well give the unfortunate creature some advice. If he didn’t listen or chose to ignore him then so be it.
“Tetroneaque, you probably have two days before you’re sent to TRIM’s base and if you have anything on you that will help you escape I advise you use it before then. And failing that if you end up at TRIM, do whatever they say, your life will be easier that way.”
Neve outside of work was not entirely heartless. Even though he desperately wanted to go home and go to sleep he was still going to check on Eve before he did. He didn’t have to but it was the right thing to do.
Maybe the fox would manage to escape, he wasn’t sure what kind of technology it had and if it didn’t…then it was in for a rough ride.
[OOC I'll let you finish Tetro and then COMPLETE! ^^
Good luck in the future to Mr Purple Fox and hopefully I won't have toture myself remembering how to spell his name again ^^]
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Tetroneaque had already set up his mental barriers upon being taken from the van, thus missing the message from Neve. His barriers became even more pronounced as they entered the building. It smelt awful, like death and decay. He had a thought that they should at least spray something to mask the awful odor.
His train of thought derailed though once some more guards appeared to escort him away to wherever it was they wanted to take him. They were much rougher than Neve and the other one had been, unnecessarily so. He growled a little at them, until one cuffed him on the head. It caused his ears to ring, though his helmet softened the blow. In fact, the man had probably hurt his hand worse than anything else as he suddenly made a pained noise and shook his hand in the air. Tetroneaque couldn't be sure, but he thought the man was probably swearing. The other guard just laughed.
Soon they arrived at a dingy little cell and simply kicked the poor Kitsune into the room and slammed the door behind him. They said something but he had no idea what it might be, and he had no intention of making contact with either with his psychic skill. The thought of touching minds with one of those barbarians was unsettling to Tetroneaque.
Tetroneaque looked around his cell. There wasn't much to see. Just some stained floor and walls and the door behind him. He caught the slight shimmer of some sort of energy field on the door as well. There was no window, and the only light came from a tiny fixture in the center of the ceiling. He didn't need light to see anyway though, and there was nothing to see.
"Oh what have I gotten myself into..." Tetroneaque said to himself as he simply plopped down in the center of the barren room. His stomach continued to growl and he put his hands over it.
"Oh shut up..." He said to his stomach and then sighed.