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Moonlit Melodies--Digital World Blues (Armor Hunt--Complete)
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Post by Ravenna on Apr 16, 2018 7:24:21 GMT
The violinist and his winged conspirator seemed to have the advantage. DemiDevimon flies off into the area of the forest know as the Tyrant's Labyrinth. A place known for being dangerous, and not an area you would want to go without preparing for the worst. The stranger's kick hits Ravenna hard. Cole goes to catch her on the way down, and they both tumble down. Tsuki is quick to show her concern.
Ravenna puts her hands on the ground and lifts herself up. Her tailbone is a little sore from the landing. Ravenna turns to Cole, and in a quieter voice than usual, says "Thank you." Ravenna felt uncomfortable about Cole helping her. If it was her friend Misty, she wouldn't have a problem with it. But she doesn't know Cole very well, and doesn't want to feel like she needs a male to look after her.
Cole tries to attack the mysterious stranger, but he doesn't have better luck than Raye did. The guitarist confronts the violinist, standing face to face, only the brim of the man's hat blocking each other's gaze. Cole demands to have the necklace back.
"Oh, you'll have the chance to take it back. Just not on your terms."
The man takes his violin, and essentially sucker punches Cole, jabbing the violin into his chest. Before Cole has the chance to counterattack, the man quickly slides back across the ground, as if some kind of a phantom. Feint traces of smoke can be seen rising up from underneath the man's robes.
"Just follow the bat. And if you get lost, ask for Nero. Good luck to you!"
Nero's form begins to distort, as he dashes backwards, disappearing into the forest.
"I don't care if this Nero jerk is leading us into a trap. I wanna punch his face in, and get you that necklace back!"
Ravenna takes out her D-Tector, and spirit evolves to Psycrowmon, a Rookie Digimon resembling an ordinary crow. Ravenna takes off, flying in the direction she last saw DemiDevimon. She is playing right into Nero's hands, but did they have a choice? Whoever this creeper was, the young athlete is determined to make him answer for his crimes. Little did she know what she was getting herself into.
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Post by Cole Archer on Apr 16, 2018 10:47:59 GMT
Tsuki would watch as Ravenna was quick to get back up after being downed, watching the two humans get themselves both into dangerous situations filled the Rookie with layers on layers of stress. Now Cole was in the line of fire and Tsuki could do nothing about it. Cole would face the stranger--soon to be known as Nero--anger in his eyes as he got a response.
Suddenly he'd feel the instrument get jabbed into his chest and he took a couple steps back while wincing, a hand coming up to clutch his chest as he grit his Teeth. He'd try to come back by swinging a punch but the retreat made by Nero was to swift, Cole missing and then trying to chase after the...thing. Finally he'd learn the person's name but it didn't help dull his anger, especially as the form faded. Cole gripped his fists in anger, before dropping to his hands and knees--slamming his fist into the ground once. This made him wince...last time he did that still had the man's knuckles sore.
His ears burned with Ravenna's voice, the man turning just in time to watch the entire process of the girl Spirit Digivolving--if he hadn't been so angry he may have been in aw as he watched the human female turn into a Raven Digimon. Well there was no stopping her--she instantly flew off after the DemiDevimon, leaving Cole and Tsuki behind. Cole stood and glared back to Tsuki--"Come on!"--he said as he took off running, following the direction Ravenna and the thief went. Tsuki had quickly caught up to Cole, being a fair bit faster then him, where she'd keep track of scents to keep her and Cole on the right track--even if they couldn't keep eyes on Ravenna overhead.
The forest begun to narrow, the path wasn't very wide and lined with thick trees. Cole narrowed his eyes as he didn't like the feeling of this. Suddenly they cam to a very small area wider then the path leading to it--but not by much. In this opening was a large builder--and perched upon it...a smirking DemiDevimon--necklace clutched in its foot. Cole and Tsuki stopped before they'd approach, waiting to see if Ravenna joined them before stepping up. "...Give it back you thieving rat..." Cole growled as he took a few steps forward slowly--Tsuki on his 6.
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Post by Ravenna on Apr 16, 2018 11:48:44 GMT
The chase is on! Cole and Tsuki rush after the devious duo. Ravenna does her best to pursue DemiDevimon, but she quickly loses sight of them. Flying along the nearest path, Ravenna reaches a wider section of the path, and the bat in question is perched nearby. Ravenna hears Cole and the BlackGabumon running down the path. Ravenna lands next to them, staring at the evil creature.
"It's time to stop messing around and give the necklace back. BWAHRK!"
All of a sudden, the ground below the trio gives out, as a trap door opens up. Ravenna doesn't have enough time to react and fly away. She flaps her wings, stalling her fall only slightly before landing in some strange underground tunnel. The trap door closes overhead. Ravenna flies up and pecks at the trap door, but it is of no use. The only way out is to go forward. The only thing lighting up the room are a couple of torches. Ravenna reverts back to her Human form, irked by this Nero fellow and his wily accomplice.
"You've got to be kidding me! This nightmare is never going to end."
Nero's voice can be heard echoing through the chamber.
"One girl's nightmare is another man's dream, young lady. Welcome to my humble abode. Please, make yourselves comfortable."
A column of smoke rises from the ground, as Nero takes his form. Ravenna reaches down and picks up a loose stone. She throws it at Nero, but it merely passes through him, bounces off the wall, and flies towards Cole.
"Would you please stop doing that?! I can choose to make myself appear and disappear as I wish. It is useless to use violence in my domain. To get out, you must complete a series of challenges. Fail, and, well, don't fail. You don't want to know what we do with failures."
"You are a sick individual."
"So judgmental. Let's see how you do in the first challenge. As you can see, there are two doors on that wall. Pick the right door, and continue on. Pick the wrong door, and meet disaster. I like you guys, so I'll even give you one free pass. After all, it's been so long since I've had company."
"I wonder why!"
"Now then, for each question, you must choose either "Cole" or "Ravenna". I hope you know enough about each other, and yourselves. First question, which one of you is more likely to cheat on their partner in a relationship?"
"What kind of a sick game is this? I would never cheat, if I did have a boyfriend to cheat on."
"Then this should be easy for you. Does Cole agree? Talk it over, and when you are ready, walk through a door. You may only choose one. I'll see you three later, I hope."
Nero points his finger at the doors, marking one with a "C", and the other with a "R". Obviously referring to their names. Ravenna is flustered. She starts twirling a finger through her hair out of nervousness, before sighing and turning to Cole.
"I don't know what to say. What do you think?"
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Post by Cole Archer on Apr 16, 2018 13:07:00 GMT
Cole and Tsuki would be joined by the Raven known as Ravenna, Cole finally thinking maybe this was over with...oh it was just getting started. No sooner had Ravenna landed and she also demanded back the necklace.the ground opened up--the two without the ability to fly stood zero chance, but even Ravenna was caught off-guard enough to tumble in with them--the door closing above as the group landed below. Cole and Tsuki landed with a full force thud, the BlackGabumon yiping as she landed on her tail, flipping it to where she could rub her tail to try to sooth the pain. Cole rubbed his lower back, wincing. "Son of a..."
He'd look up to watch Ravenna peck at the door before landing next to them, reverting back to her human form. Cole sighed deeply and pushed himself up...he still wanted to comment on the fact she was a Spirit User--but its not the time or place for that. "Just when I thought this might be over with..." he'd comment. Then Nero's voice burned in his ears and the man looked around in anger--until a smokey form of Nero would rise from the floor. Tsuki hopped up, ready to attack, but as Ravenna threw a stone--it'd be made known it'd be useless...and now said stone flew towards Cole--the man having to quickly duck it as it flew past him "W-watch it Ravenna!" he barked at her, sighing in annoyance before glaring back at Nero.
Cole was too angry to do anything but yell so he remained stoic in this situation, letting Nero and Ravenna have their back and forth. He grit his teeth when he heard Nero speak of these...'challenges'...what level of sick does someone have to be to do this to people? But fine...if it meant he could get Scarlet's necklace back...he'd do what it takes.
The first question sure started right off the bat with some off the wall stuff. What?! Cole was trying to do everything he could to keep cool, and he's going to be questioned about things like that?! His eyes closed in anger, the man gritting his teeth, hearing what Ravenna had to say. Great...first part of the first challenge and already an impasse. The man's eyes would open and he would look to the shorter girl as she turned to him, asking his thoughts...he could see she was already a bit flustered by the question at hand. He didn't blame her, if he wasn't so pissed he'd probably been flustered too. He crossed his arms, glancing off to the side in thought. "...I don't know Ravenna. I could never see myself doing that to a girlfriend..."he'd say quietly to her.
Somewhere else within the lair where the real Nero had to be now, DemiDevimon sat happily on a stool as he looked over the necklace. "A fine find, if you don't mind." the bat-like Digimon hummed, smirking. He'd look over to Nero. "Nero-Nero, will they yield or be another zero?" the Digimon asked, referencing the plot to get them to Digivolve, defeat them, and collect the data.
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Post by Ravenna on Apr 16, 2018 14:39:26 GMT
Right out of the gates, and already the first question cuts like a knife. Ravenna and her new acquaintances are not happy about going through these bizarre challenges to get back an item that rightfully belonged to Cole. (Or rather, his sister Scarlet, but not DemiDevimon!) The stone Ravenna threw at Nero bounces off the wall and flies towards Cole. He manages to duck in time, then scolds her for doing so.
"I'm sorry! For crying out loud..."
The first question is quite offensive. Who would ever admit that yes, they would cheat on their significant other? Cole and Ravenna are at an impasse here, as neither wants to claim responsibility for such an act.
"Well it's not like I would cheat either! We need to come up with an answer that has some kind of logic to it. Statistically, men are more likely to cheat, so right now that's the best I got. If you want to second guess me, fine. I don't think either of us would do that. I'm not saying you would, but if I had to pick one of us, I know how I feel, and I choose you."
Ravenna's Psychic spirit continues to remain quiet. Maybe they trusted in her reasoning. Maybe they were just as perplexed. Or maybe, the spirit is focusing on putting up a mental wall around the trio, trying to stop Nero from getting inside their heads.
Meanwhile, DemiDevimon and Nero lounge elsewhere in their lair. The bat Digimon asks Nero if he thinks their guests will succeed. Their plan is to get them to Digivolve, and then absorb their data, while also having some sick fun along the way. Nero leans back in his tattered old chair, cleaning his violin.
"At this point, I doubt they will make it that far. Still, beggars can't be choosers, and we'll take what we can get. Though this certainly seems to be an interesting group. Ahh, the popcorn should be just about ready."
Nero gets up and sets his violin down on a pedestal before going over to a rundown cooking area to fetch his snack. He returns to DemiDevimon's side, as they watch Ravenna bicker with Cole on a projector.
"I like her. She's got fire. We know she has a Rookie level spirit, but maybe she has more. Tsuki might be able to Digivolve to higher levels, and if not, we'll put them in enough danger to get them there. Would you like some popcorn, my fanged friend? Ahh, sometimes I just love my life, you know?"
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Post by Cole Archer on Apr 17, 2018 7:05:44 GMT
Cole sighed as Ravenna tried to give her reason. Once she finished he'd shake his head. "...'Statistically' woman have more opportunity to cheat, every girl has an entire contact list of guys ready to be first draft the second the girl would give 'em the chance...and we shouldn't be talking statistics here anyways, I sure as hell am not like most guys." Cole would say, jade hues falling on the girl. "Besides...Its not like I've....ever....had a...girlfri--"his words died down to just a mumble, the last bit was hard to make out...He was trying to say he never had a 'Girlfriend', at least not like Nero spoke of. Yeah he had some fling back in high school--man was no virgin...but he never talked to any girls over the last 8 or 9 years, after his sister disappeared the man became a recluse and anti-social as hell. He glanced away, rubbing the back of his head as he became slightly visibly flustered at admitting he hadn't really ever had a serious girlfriend in his life.
Meanwhile, DemiDevimon would listen to Nero speak, snickering a little at the thought of the two 'not making it far' by Nero. "An interesting pair, but still up in the air." the DemiDevimon would say to that, not being sure if it would go well with this group. Still. The bat flew into the air happily at the mention of popcorn, and this would continue until Nero returned. At the offer for some the Digimon would fly over and just grab a claw full with his foot claw, tossing it into his mouth before smiling. "Human food is always pleasant, makes for such a nice present." the bat-like Digimon hummed, landing ontop of Nero's head to watch what was going on.
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Post by Ravenna on Apr 17, 2018 7:44:31 GMT
The first question had boiled down to a battle of the sexes. Cole retorted to Ravenna's claim, saying that women have more opportunity to hook up. Ravenna takes exceptional offense to this, pouting her lips and turning her head in disgust.
"Hmph. I hope you don't talk to all girls like that."
Ravenna turns and looks down at Tsuki.
"Men can be such jerks."
Cole let it slip out that he hasn't had a girlfriend. Ravenna covers her mouth, trying not to laugh.
"I guess somebody's mad he didn't get drafted then."
Bickering wasn't going to get them out of this. Ravenna knows that they need to pick a door, and Cole is steadfast that he shouldn't be chosen. In a rare moment, Ravenna backs down.
"Alright. We'll pick my door. Not that I would actually cheat. Nero's a man, at least I think so, and he's probably biased against women."
Ravenna walks over to the door marked with an R and opens it up. She enters and walks through a short cave, before walking into a room much like the last, but with the addition of the door she just walked through. Once the trio has entered the next room, Ravenna turns and speaks to Cole.
"Well, what do you think the next question will be? Who would punt more babies? Ha ha, ha ha, ha."
Ravenna nervously laughs at her own joke, hoping it would land.
Meanwhile, Nero and DemiDevimon enjoy watching the antics of their captives. Nero shares the popcorn with the flying fur ball, and DemiDevimon rests on the violinist's hat.
"Well said, my linguistic friend. I'm enjoying this food so much, I feel like sharing. How can we have guests over if we don't feed them?"
Nero wipes the butter on his fingers off on his robe, then picks up his violin and starts playing a song. A table with chairs appears in the chamber the trio is in. On the table appears two trays and some drinks. Ravenna gasps in delight.
"Food! Yay!"
Ravenna rushes over and sits down. She starts gobbling up food without even questioning if it is safe.
"Mmm, fish, bread, pasta, red and white wine! So good!"
Nero stops playing and sets down the violin. He tents his fingers, watching intently.
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Post by Cole Archer on Apr 17, 2018 8:16:52 GMT
Cole would hear Ravenna respond, rather rudely on all ends considering he actually never said anything rude to her...then he'd glare at her for the last comment--considering she knew what happened to the man...that was a low blow. "...Its because I spend my time doing other things then trying to pick up chicks, and don't like to talk to women cause they make baseless assumptions just like that. But thanks for reminding me why I stay single with that one..." he'd say sternly, harsh but rather true words in this case. That was a horrible attempt at a joke and a horrid assumption as to how he felt towards it. Funny how this all started with him saying something rude to her then apologizing for it--now she said something rude to him...would she have enough respect to apologize like him?
Either way Ravenna would walk over to the door with her name on it and open it--Cole was glaring daggers at the back of her head, but sighed and followed. Tsuki watched the two, shaking her head. "Humans are so complicated..." she murmured to herself before following them, catching up in the tunnel. She just didn't get it...
The trio would find themselves in a new room, but the only thing Cole heard was a rather...bad joke about the next question, making the man cringe. Tsuki heard this and huffed. "Hmph, no one better punt babies around me..." she'd say, showing the very rare instance her her being annoyed, crossing her arms. Soon enough a table of food seemed to appear from no where, the man looking to this with weary eyes. But his ears burned with Ravenna's voice...funny how burned is likely the best word for it--the girl excitingly cheering about the food.
Cole seen her rush over to the food and reached out to try to stop her, but he wasn't quick enough. "R-Ravenna! That food could be poisoned!" he tried to warn her, eyes starting to show a bit of worry for her safety. He would jog over with Tsuki following him, the man trying to stop the girl from eating any more of it. Tsuki on the other hand grabbed a piece of bread and smelled it. "...Smells fine to me."
DemiDevimon tilted his head as he watched the interactions between the two humans and Digimon. He'd look down to Nero--only able to see the hat he sat atop of--blinking. "He seems to not like the food, if only he knew it was so good."
Cole sighed and gave up trying to stop Ravenna, the man looking around the room. "...Well Nero?! Whats next huh?! I'm not leaving here without that necklace damnit!" he loudly called out, echoing in the room.
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Post by Ravenna on Apr 17, 2018 8:43:11 GMT
After Ravenna gave her biased opinion and bullied Cole, the guitarist disagreed and explained his situation. Cole even threw in some sarcasm at the end, shaming Ravenna for her taunting. The track athlete doesn't want to argue with Cole and decides to hold back her bitter retorts. Her joke about baby punting didn't seem to fly with the duo, and Ravenna gets defensive about it.
"It was a joke. Get it? Because the questions are so wicked."
As Cole tries to stop Ravenna from eating, she puts her hand up and tries to keep him away.
"No, back off! This is my food. Do you know how long it's been since I've had a decent meal? Why did I have to get locked up in here with a downer like you?"
Nero watches on with DemiDevimon.
"Look at them. They are driving each other crazy. If they reach us, they'll be deranged by then."
Nero holds the violin up to his mouth. The trio can hear him in the chamber.
"Are you enjoying the meal, weary travelers? It ties into my next question. Which one of you is least likely to pick up the tab at a meal? DemiDevimon, good sir, is there anything you would like to add?"
Another question of morals. Ravenna groans at another mean-spirited question.
"You got to be kidding me. Which one of us is cheaper? Well, I'm a college student on a tight budget, so probably me. I don't know, what do you think, Cole? Are you a starving artist, or do you put your money down? How often do you go out for a meal?"
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Post by Cole Archer on Apr 17, 2018 9:17:22 GMT
It was almost like she didn't even hear his suggestion that the food could be poisoned, but simply left it alone. All the man wanted was the necklace back and for him, Tsuki, and Ravenna to get out of this long overplayed joke. Tsuki wasn't as skeptical of the food, and joined Ravenna, munching on some bread and other small snacks. Cole narrowed his eyes, Nero was really trying his patience with how long it took to get a response. Finally...The voice returned.
After Nero finished, it was followed up by the hum of DemiDevimon snickering in the background, but no actual words before the sound would cut out. Cole shut his eyes and shook his head--he was sick of this...be he had to go through it. He'd turn to face Ravenna as she spoke, asking what he thought. Her reasoning seemed logical, and oddly no argument would arise over this question. Cole was a rather honorable guy--and if he went out to eat, he paid for it.
He'd nod. "I have always paid my tab...I have just as many financial issues as a collage student does, tight budget, but I don't run out on paying for my meals...I may hop the gate at subway stations but that doesn't harm anyone. So I'm gonna also go with you on this one." he'd say, laying down the line he draws when it comes to such things. He was a bit cheap--sure--but only if it ddn't hurt someone else. Tsuki walked over to Cole and poked him, getting the man to look down to the short Digimon. She offered him a bread roll...he grumbled but went ahead and took it--munching down on it. He hadn't ate in nearly 2 days at that point...something was better then nothing--and at that point Ravenna and Tsuki both had ate it so either it was fine or all three of them was gonna meet their ends here and now.
"Nero Nero, look--they actually agree'd, I'm shook."
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Post by Ravenna on Apr 17, 2018 9:46:24 GMT
Cole feels that he is not the most likely to dine and dash, sighting his honor. Ravenna shrugs her shoulders, then takes a sip of wine.
"Alright. I wouldn't either, but I'll take another bullet for the team. Your moral compass seems shaky. Sneaking onto the subway is wrong, too."
Ravenna finishes her meal, and takes a moment to rest. She yawns and stretches her arms up.
"Oh man, I'm tired. Did we have to get captured so late at night?"
Ravenna gets up and walks through the door that selects her for the answer. Another tunnel, another room much like the last one. Nero strokes his smooth chin.
"Perhaps a change in scenery is in order."
Nero plays a little diddle, and large eyes appear all over the walls. Ravenna is creeped out.
"Ah, why are there eyes everywhere?! This is so creepy."
Nero's voice can be heard in the room.
"Congratulations are in order. Not everyone makes it this far. And you haven't used your bonus pass yet." "Are you implying that I cheat and skip out on the bill? This is a hideous game."
"It's not a matter of whether or not you are likely to, but one of you is bound to give in to sin sooner or later. The next question, which one of you is more untrustworthy with a secret? Say a person has to tell one of you a secret. Which one would they rather not share that secret with, for fear of it spreading?"
"Mistrustfulness? Finally, this one won't be me. I hate gossip, and I'm always too focused on what I'm doing, rather than worrying about what people's secrets are." "Really? Is that what you really believe? Remember, I'm watching you."
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Post by Cole Archer on Apr 17, 2018 10:30:59 GMT
Cole watched as the irony unfolded infront of him--a 19 year old drinking whine then having the gull to say Cole's moral compass was Shaky. He sighed and would step over to the door--turning and waiting as he leaned against the wall, arms crossed...Ravenna just couldn't get off his nerves, some of the things she said was outright rude, and she surely wasn't making this...'game' any easier.
Finally she seemed to get a move on, the man watching as she approached then passed through the door, Tsuki coming up to look at Cole. "You think we're gonna get out of here...?" "Hope so..." Cole mumbled back, turning to step through the door and follow after the girl as she went on. Third verse same as the first? Just like before, they came to another room. Suddenly the walls and such become covered in eyeballs, all of them looking at the Trio. This made Cole look around, a distasteful look upon his features.
"Still not as creepy as Nero..." Cole commented after Ravenna mentioned how creepy this was..but she was right--this was not cool. Speak of the devil...the voice was back. Cole would walk over to stand next to Ravenna as Nero and her begun to have a back and forth. Well, they'd been right so far. Ravenna's 'Are you implying' line almost brought a snicker to Cole, but he held it in. "Told you girls are more likely to cheat." he'd quip instead.
The next question came, and Cole raised his brow to Ravenna's quickness to dismiss herself. Yeah...cause girl's don't gossip. Right. But Cole would try to look past averages, the man thinking for a moment. While he thought, Tsuki chimed in. "Too bad this isn't involving me, I'm a bit of a blabbermouth--this one would be easy." she'd say, rubbing the back of her head with her paw as she gave the two Humans a nervous smile. "Tsuki you're fine..." Cole reassured his friend, sighing afterwords before looking over to Ravenna next to him. He rolled his eyes and just stayed quiet, letting her pick the answer.
DemiDevimon hopped off of Nero's head and flew over to land off to the side, looking up at Nero now in slight question. "Easy question, easy progression..." DemiDevimon said with some displease, thinking they'd easily get through this one.
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Post by Ravenna on Apr 17, 2018 10:57:12 GMT
Ravenna has had enough of Nero's tricks. And Cole wasn't helping. Ravenna isn't like other girls. She's not really interested in dating, or being popular. A lot of her time went towards track. She was focused on raising the bar, being a battle athlete. She is offended that the boys are picking on her, suggesting that she's a horrible person.
"You've had your fun. Both of you. I'm not this trashy girl you are making me out to be. I'm not going to back down on this one."
Ravenna walks over and opens the Cole door. A blast of wind enters through the door, sending Ravenna flying against the wall. Ravenna falls to the ground, grabbing her side.
Nero: "Now you've done it. The correct answer is Ravenna. You have used your get out of jail free card. However, I am going to make you a deal, Cole. If you agree to betray Ravenna and leave her here, I will give you your necklace back, and let you go. You'll have nothing to worry about but your conscience."
Ravenna struggles to sit up. She rests her back against the wall, taking in deep breaths.
"You have a sick mind, Nero. You've been emotionally abusing us from the start, and now you want Cole to betray me? You're fooling yourself." "What can I say? I have too much time on my hands."
The Psychic spirit in Ravenna's D-Tector speaks to her.
"I've been trying to ward off Nero's magic. He feeds off of emotions. You have to remain calm."
Ravenna puts her hands over her face.
"I don't want you in my head anymore. If you're going to help me, do something about this creep. I wanna go home."
Without knowing who Ravenna is talking to, it would appear to Cole and Tsuki that she is rambling. Maybe they will recall her speaking of the spirit. Spirit Users have all the fun.
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Post by Cole Archer on Apr 17, 2018 13:45:38 GMT
Cole would hear how Ravenna reacted, him looking over to her, his lips curling in a bit of a frown. He didn't mean it like that...she really tended to take things the wrong way. But he didn't have time to say anything, no, Ravenna stepped up to the doors and opened the one marked with a C. Instantly she was sent flying by blast of air, Cole's eyes filling with concern as he watched her fly across the room and slam into a wall--crumpling to the ground afterwords. He grit his teeth and ran over, knelling down beside Ravenna to check on her. "Ravenna you ok?!" he asked, concern for her in his voice--Tsuki would have ran over and joined them, standing on the other side of Ravenna.
The echo of Nero's voice could anger Cole to the core now--this was the 2nd time he'd caused Injury to Ravenna when she was in her Human form, this time worse then the last as he watched her struggle and fail to stand back up. He grit his teeth as he turned back, looking around the room. Was this seriously happening, did Nero really just say that? He'd listen to Ravenna and Nero have a spat back and forth, Cole's hands balled into fists and he stood up, turning his back to Ravenna and Tsuki, head hung...a silence fell--Tsuki looked up at Cole, and it crossed her mind...was he thinking about the offer? Could he really betray Ravenna for that necklace?
"...Do you really think so low of me Nero...Are you so lost in your own little world that you'd be naive enough to believe I'd actually accept that offer...That I'd just cast Ravenna away to get what I want? That I'd betray her like that?!" His head lifted, eyes full of what could only be described as a mix of anger, honor, and determination. "I don't care if I just met her, or if she gets on my nerves. I don't care if she says some rude shit I don't agree with. I want my necklace back, you don't even know what it means to me...what I've gone through to keep it out of the hands of creeps like you...I've literally nearly given my life for that necklace--"--he'd lift his arm, showing the healing but still rather fresh gash across his arm's main vain, where he was attacked over the necklace and Cassandra had to stitch him up to stop him from literally bleeding out in the street--"--and I would do it all over again and again. I'd die for that necklace...but if you think I'd sacrifice Ravenna...that I'd just leave her here for you to play your sick games with and walk away with my sister's necklace...then you have a lot to learn about humans Nero--its clear you're no human, and at this point you're not even a Digimon! Just a low-life monster who gets kicks out of toying with other people's lives! So you can take your offer and shove it down that flying rat of your's throat...cause when I find you two...You will answer for what you've done here." the man would say his speech with extreme determination, heart, and raw emotion. Tsuki smiled as she heard Cole's words...she knew he meant them.
Cole breathed a bit heavy after his speech, he was angry but also seeing clearly what was going on. But his attention was brought back to Ravenna, seeing her bury her face into her hands and exclaim something out loud...at first it didn't make any sense, but Cole quickly realized she was talking to her Spirit within. He'd turn back around fully and knell back down, gently placing his hand on her shoulder. "Ravenna it'll be okay...we're gonna get out of here, I promise." the man said in a soothing manner, trying to reassure the girl.
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Post by Ravenna on Apr 17, 2018 14:53:46 GMT
Nero had gone too far. It was absurd to think that one of them will sell the other out to escape. Maybe that's what Nero would do, but Cole wasn't having any of it. After Ravenna has been thrown against the wall, Cole checks on Ravenna and gives her support. Not wanting to appear weak, Ravenna brushes Cole away. She struggles to stand up.
"Thanks, but I'll be fine. I'm no damsel in distress."
The trio couldn't see Nero's expression, but he isn't happy. There's a moment of silence as Nero determines how to mess with his guests.
"Bravo, boy wonder. Just so you know, I wasn't going to let you leave. I will reset the doors and get to the final question."
The torches lighting the room go out, and the eyes disappear from the walls. When the torches light again, the room appears normal.
"Last question. Who is more likely to let a family member down?"
Like the other questions, the last one had crossed a line. Nero was toying with them at this point, abusing his guests for his own amusement.
"You're not going to get away with this kind of behavior. Is that some kind of knock on Cole? The only way I would let my family down is if I fail as an athlete or a student. Your mind games aren't going to work on me any more, Nero."
"Oh Ravenna. You're too much. Both of you are so triggered. It's hilarious. Ask yourselves, which one of you is more worried they will let their family down? Cole can't even keep track of his sister's necklace, let alone find her."
"You leave his sister out of this, real life troll!"
Just when it seems like Ravenna wasn't going to let Nero get to her, he says something else that gets on her nerves. Ravenna's Psychic spirit reminds her to stay calm.
"He's trying to provoke you. Tune him out and choose a door."
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