4th Lash

[poweroflegend]

[This entry finds Trevor walking down one of the settlement's back roads with firewood under one arm. He's ripped and stripped to the waist, a figure of barbaric comeliness. Or angelic savagery. Take your pick.]

Tempers are likelier to flare in this heat. But perhaps we men have other things to worry about in the way of flaring. After all, the Lord saw fit to give us two heads and only enough blood to think with one.

Worse yet, that stench has---

[His footsteps come to a halt. He's caught sight of the bloody message painted near the city bulletin. The hunter draws an axe out of instinct but he knows it's useless. There's no one and nothing about but the writing on the wall and its' ominous portents.]

"Roses are red
Violets are blue
I'm back World's End
And I'm coming... 4... u."

[He lets any viewers have a video feed of the message itself.]

...why announce yourself in the first place? Forewarned is forearmed.

You who've been here longer: who has returned and what cause is there for worry?

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[xxredfieldxx.livejournal.com]

[Claire stares at the video feed for a long while, trying to piece the picture together.]

How long has that been there?

[Video]

[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

I am uncertain. 'Tis the first time I've seen it, and t'was not there a few hours ago.

[Video]

[xxredfieldxx.livejournal.com]

I see. Be careful then. Usually the more vocal they are, the more dangerous.

[Video]

[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

I will, thank you. Let us hope this is merely a boast.

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[kickwaves.livejournal.com]

[And have Molly with a slightly deadpan look, if it weren't for the fact that she has a scowl on her face]

Now that ain't creepy. [Sarcasm, you can has it.] Looks like I picked a hell of a time to arrive here.

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[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

Indeed. But from what I've seen, this vandal will find no easy prey here.

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[kickwaves.livejournal.com]

I hope not. Personally, if I find them - they're gonna be gettin' a nice little "thank you" present from yours truly.

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[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

A fighter? T'would seem I have slightly less to worry about.

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[kickwaves.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the vote of confidence. [She's actually being sincere for once, hallelujah, praise Jebsus, etc. And there's a quick flash of visible chi around her body at the compliment]

But yeah. If that's made with what I think it is, then I'm definitely gonna be ready in case any big bads decide to show their ugly mugs.

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[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

[That's a bonus, but it's more her personality that has him take notice.]

There is fire in you. Good to see that in a place like this.

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[kickwaves.livejournal.com]

Considerin' what I've had to deal with so far, I probably would either be dead or condemned to a life of boredom if I didn't.

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[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

Oh? And what have you dealt with so far, exactly?

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[kickwaves.livejournal.com]

[And so she begins to tick off on her fingers -]

Elementals trying to take over my school, demonic ninjas - twice, actually, though I wasn't there the first time, some idiots trying to hold the governor hostage - some demons, some human, now that I think about it...and -

[And her expression darkens visibly at the next mention]

... the current group that've been causing trouble back home. Though I guess they don't count since we haven't kicked their asses yet.

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[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

A promising background. I would see it channeled to maximize our likelihood of survival...

How does the role of watchman sound to you?

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[kickwaves.livejournal.com]

If there's one thing I'm good at, it's surviving.

Can do. Anything suspicious is getting a nice shockwave to the face.

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[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

An answer after my own heart. See you on the hunt then.

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[kickwaves.livejournal.com]

Sounds good.

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[ofblackdreams.livejournal.com]

That's what I wanna know. Whatever it all means, it's creepy as.

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[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

Kurumu, you have settled in?

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[ofblackdreams.livejournal.com]

As much as I can, anyway.

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[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

You have refuge, at least. Go nowhere alone. We will not make this easy for him.

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[ofblackdreams.livejournal.com]

I don't plan on it. And if whoever it is tries anything, I'll cut them down myself.

[myownmemory.livejournal.com]

Back?

....It could be Wesker, maybe?

Or...well if it was the Crimson King, it would have his mark, right?

Hnh. I'll keep an extra eye on my friends, if there's some return-creep around.

[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

Godspeed, lad.

What is this 'Crimson King'? 'Tis perhaps the second time I've heard his name.

[myownmemory.livejournal.com]

He's...um....he's....bad news.

[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

Much of World's End seems to be. Hm... well, it matters little. A threat is a threat. We will respond accordingly.

[myownmemory.livejournal.com]

If it was the Crimson King though, there should have been a mark....like a big red eye.

[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

Then this would be another past player. Though I know little of who and what came before, so 'tis difficult to make preparations.

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[caladcholg.livejournal.com]

Perfect.

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[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

Rarely a dull moment here at least.

We'll see if we can hunt this hunter. Won't we?

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[caladcholg.livejournal.com]

We will. But I don't sense anything new.

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[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

Nor I.

[Private to Clare]

I think you will be fine with your comrades. But call on me all the same. I've a visible edge against the unearthly.

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[caladcholg.livejournal.com]

Understood. I'm going out to look.

[axionestin.livejournal.com]

God damn it.

[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

Should we catch him, we will see to that.

[axionestin.livejournal.com]

Then I'm happy we're on the same page.

[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

"I'm back..." Is there anything I should know about World's End's departed?

[axionestin.livejournal.com]

Discordia. I was under the impression that the Crimson King comes with the tower.

[dragon-savior.livejournal.com]

It could be any number of things. Whoever left the message is extremely arrogant or extremely powerful.

[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

We must assume he--- that is, it--- will try to catch us alone. Best keep company on you at all times.

[dragon-savior.livejournal.com]

I'll stick with my friends. What will you do?

[Private to Ryu]

[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

Patrol unseen, with somebody I trust to watch my back.

[Private to Trevor]

[dragon-savior.livejournal.com]

If I see you're in trouble, I'll come help.

[Private to Ryu]

[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

Likewise, Ryu. I swear it.

[dawning]

...I-I'm not sure. [ The ominous message leaves her audibly shaken and worried; this is something that does not bode well at all. ] There-- I-I can't really think of anyone who'd write that...

[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

[Part of him regrets showing this message for all to see.] Apologies. I meant not to alarm.

[dawning]

N-no, that's alright. I... Th-this isn't the first time this... this sort of thing has happened before.

[poweroflegend.livejournal.com]

Then this will be the last.

[Of course, this was said just before all hell broke loose. And then he'll look back on this promise and feel terrible.]

[dawning]

...I hope so. [ She sounds rather discouraged though. It's not that she doesn't believe he's not capable - just that some things are inevitable in this dark world she's been thrown into. ]