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Post by Mathew Amtrum on Dec 13, 2013 3:10:21 GMT -8
A week later Mathew has returned to the wall. Standing outside the wall with his bag slung over his shoulder. He wanted to see what else the Titan's had to offer. Chaos had been an interesting challenge. But what of the other Titans? And how did they view Strike and the world outside? He understood the God's, he understood the Crows, and the Dragons. He thought he even understood Strike. But he did not yet understand The Titans.
Mathew knocked on the wall.
"Guardian, I have come bearing a gift for you."
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Post by David B. on Dec 13, 2013 15:05:48 GMT -8
The wall was silent for several moments before the voice came through.
"You are persistent, aren't you."
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Post by Mathew Amtrum on Dec 13, 2013 15:11:51 GMT -8
"I do not understand you, which makes me interested in you. But I do not come to start trouble, for there is already more than enough trouble outside of these walls. But when a mighty wall such as yours appears overnight it is only natural for some to be curious about you."
He removed the bag from his shoulder and reached into grab a thick manila envelope that seemed to have quite a few things into it.
"You may deny me access should you choose Guardian. But all the same I have brought you something."
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Post by David B. on Dec 13, 2013 15:14:45 GMT -8
She watched him through the wall, chewing her lip a moment.
"I don't know you either, Earth Dragon. And I don't trust you."
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Post by Mathew Amtrum on Dec 13, 2013 15:17:58 GMT -8
"Trusting me without knowing me would be foolish. If you fear a trap I can open the envelope for you."
He was here on the level. There was no trick or trap at this time. He was here to learn more about these people and their purpose. If they were allies or enemies. Namesakes aside, they could be either.
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Post by David B. on Dec 13, 2013 15:23:02 GMT -8
She gave a light laugh.
"I don't trust you. But I don't fear you either. Do as you will."
He was getting on her good side with the respectful tone- after all, honor and respect for your superiors was everything.
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Post by Mathew Amtrum on Dec 13, 2013 15:30:25 GMT -8
If she didn't fear him then she was foolish. One should always have some fear for the unknown. Fear was not always bad, it kept you alive. Fear was just something that you mustn't let control you. He opened the envelope and would begin pulling out post cards. Some in good condition, some tattered and beaten up from the last two years. Each card was showing pictures of different locations. Sydney, Paris, London, Seattle, New York, Toronto, and so on.
"I thought if you were Guardian of the wall then you must remain at your post, which would not allow you a chance to see much of the world away from your post. So a small token of the rest of the world that you an keep at your post."
He held the cards up to the wall before setting them down in front of it.
"Do you have a name other than Guardian?"
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Post by David B. on Dec 13, 2013 15:34:36 GMT -8
Gaias arm would reach out of the wall and lazily flip, so her palm was up, waiting for Mathew to set the cards in them. He was learning- bringing gifts to the Titans or the Gods is a sign of showing respect- like a sacrifice. She took them into the wall and looked them over, letting out a small sigh.
"I can see where my domain still exists. Cities kill my domain. But I must admit they, like a jeweled tumor, have their own beauty."
She would look up. No use in the facade if he already knew they were who they were.
"I am Gaia, Titan of the Earth."
Mother Earth, to be exact.
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Post by Mathew Amtrum on Dec 13, 2013 15:40:46 GMT -8
Mathew planted the items in the hand that was extended to him. Bowing at the introduction. Used to the bowing and showing of extreme respect with the God's. He assumed it was the same here but to treat them with more respect due to the station of Titan. It was a role he could play. A role he had been playing for a year.
"You grace me with your presence Gaia."
He said as he straighten to meet the wall with a straight gaze. Now that the show of deference was completed.
"I can only assume you know I am, but if not then I shall introduce myself. I am Mathew Amtrum. The Earth Dragon."
He approached her as a Dragon over a God. Hoping that the synergy of Titan of Earth and Dragon of Earth would go over better than the rivalry between God and Titan.
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Post by David B. on Dec 13, 2013 15:49:28 GMT -8
She gave a small hum in her throat- one of pleasure. Not only was he showing proper supplication, but he was leaving reverence. She watched him, eyes sparkling a moment.
"Show me."
Show me your title.
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Post by Mathew Amtrum on Dec 13, 2013 15:56:48 GMT -8
Mathew reached up with his flesh hand and would unfasten the coat, dropping it to the ground with a heavy thud. The golden armor of his Divinity was strapped on him still, but what he was showing her was his right arm. Completely solid stone, attached at the shoulder. The stone arm shifted and morphed into a blade which he would stab into the ground with as much force as he could muster.
Using the energy of the insertion of the blade his Qi pulsed out of it into the ground between him and the wall which would begin to rapidly rise up with him, dirt falling away, cascading until a large serpentine dragon was formed. Towering eighty-five feet in height with Mathew on top of the head. His stone arm buried deep into the beasts skull.
A show of his namesake, and a chance to take a peek over the wall. The way he saw it he was going for the win win. And the best part was that she asked him to do so.
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Post by David B. on Dec 13, 2013 16:02:07 GMT -8
As Mathew started rocketing skyward, he would begin to see the crest. He would notice dozens of men, eight or nine feet tall, knocking arrows. These arrows were massive in size, probably two or three times the size of a normal arrow, as were the bows. They were fired with enough force, they would make a loud "SHINK" as they stuck into the stone of the Dragon, embedding there.
Mathew would get a glimpse over the wall for half a moment- he would see an old city, not at all like the ones here in California. Towering columbs and lush green forest, with running rivers and people and birds of an exotic nature. Then his stone dragon would suddenly collapse from under him, and he would be falling from eighty-five feet.
Just before hitting the ground, he would land on a strangely-soft cushion of stone. Mathew would be able to feel with his Qi that it was Clay and mud mixed together. Standing next to him would be Gaia, who had obviously touched his Stone Dragon.
"Get a good look, did you?"
She didn't seem angry. More amused than anything.
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Post by Mathew Amtrum on Dec 13, 2013 16:11:00 GMT -8
God Dammit
It happened quick, far quicker than he could react to. And it wasn't the arrows that crumbled his Dragon. His first thought was like when he fought that Stone bending assassin. But this felt different. That was about all the thought he could get out before he hit the claw and mud. Nothing broken and bruised. Other than some pride.
Sure enough, Gaia was standing there. Not surprising that she would be able to manipulate the stone such as him. Or that it would work differently. He was already learning from Shion. And the first thing he learned was how much he still had to learn.
Good. Knowing everything was boring. His world had opened up.
Picking himself up out of the muck he ran his hands over the dirt and clay which fell off of him until he was clean. His stone arm reforming into the shape of an arm as he looked at Gaia, flicking his head to the right to get the last bit of mud flung off of him.
"Just a peek. But not what I expected to be behind the wall."
He paused.
"But after last time I admit I didn't know what to expect."
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Post by David B. on Dec 13, 2013 16:21:00 GMT -8
Gaia folded her arms.
"So I understand your past and your desires for the future, but what do you get out of this, God? Why not just walk away and live a normal, human life with your family? After all, if the world can't fend for itself, than the weakness should be purged, yes?"
She obviously knew far more of Mathew than she was letting on.
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Post by Mathew Amtrum on Dec 13, 2013 16:26:21 GMT -8
"What I will likely get out of this is an early death. I will be very surprised if I live to see myself turn gray. But I've secured the life of my children. Now I fight for the future that they will live in."
Her knowing about him just meant that they could skip the part where he explains himself.
"What is it that you desire? Why show up here? Why now?"
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