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Post by seishounohana on Nov 4, 2009 22:16:12 GMT -8
Emily would watch as the two men looked at her, obviously quite puzzled in her little unorthodox revelation. Most people knew, Emily wasn't the cunning or the type to actually make devious plots. Oh, if they only knew.
Those people most likely do not know Emily very well. "... And we are here, for what purpose?" Emily chuckled.
"You came to visit me, didn't you?" She said, smiling. Quite awkwardly in fact - especially with her taking something from the medicine cabinent; a butterfly needle. She was going to put an IV inside her vein by herself, and honestly, quite some skill is needed to do that properly all considering that IV therapy is a very dangerous side of the nursing profession.
"... I don't believe we came here just to give you a Get Well card and flowers. There is a deeper meaning to this visit, isn't there? I don't think you'd just tell us about The Regalia without a reason behind it."
"I don't remember ever hearing of this group, but i guess it doesnt matter. Was there something you needed from us?"
"What's going on?"
Emily had opened her mouth to talk and finally explain things, when her younger sister came in. Her dear twin sister of whom Emily had just met a few weeks back and got close to very quickly. There was much, much more to learn about this young woman even for Emily - who basically didn't have any memories of Drea left in the past.
Many unforeseeable circumstances had led to this event, and now was the time for her to reveal her intentions.
She didn't really hope for Regalia to flourish - or did she intend it to. Emily had only one year left in High School, and honestly this group was going to graduate along with her... supposedly. But she just smiled, and looked at David Blaze. "I know what Linda, Matrim and the others have been planning - they asked for my help once, I didn't promise my allegiance. It was a shaky contract that I now wish to break." She said, now addressing all three of them. "... I will need all your help in order to keep watch over this so-called hierarchy and keep them from making a mess. Matrim is ... unpredictable to me, and I don't know him that well - but he is ruthless. Peace could be the last thing in his mind."
She now looked at David, smiling. "Would you be the sword that protects the crown, David?" She said, "I'm no captain, but I do want to protect the school by under any circumstance. If I am to die, so be it. You are stronger than I am; and hold no allegiance to Militia unlike Myself -- I would need your help, here."
She then looked at Drea and Ryuu, smiling at the fact that she could almost see herself standing next to Ryuu at this point. "You two will help us as our knights, and we will train you until you are able to stand up to Matrim and his like."
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"That is if you want."
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Post by David B. on Nov 4, 2009 22:26:47 GMT -8
David listened quietly, acknowledging the presence that came in. He didn't question her, and wouldn't try to stop her coming close to Emily- a sister should have that right. Still, he kept a wary eye on Alex, and as Emily finished speaking David gave a direct and simple answer.
"I will watch over you whatever the circumstances and pain to myself- your death will never happen, so long as i am here- i will be at your command for as long as you'll have me, and i will protect you even if you wish me gone. It will be my repayment for the failure i showed when you fought Matrim."
David's words were always like gold, and within a heartbeat he had considered her proposal without much risk or effort. It didn't take a genius to figure it out- he would be Emilys gaurd and sword willingly and without regret- it was his compensation for her being there. Regalia or no, David was hers in this way.
He placed a fist to his his chest and nodded, regardless of how corny or stupid other thought it to be.
It was his salute to her command.
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Post by Kazuya Hikari on Nov 4, 2009 23:39:05 GMT -8
"... Of course I did." Alex replied, a small smile tugging at the edge of his mouth, despite seeing Emily take a butterfly needle from the medicine cabinet and place an IV inside her vein by herself, but he trusted that she knew what she was doing. His eyes shifted at the sound of the door slamming shut behind them, followed by footsteps coming up behind him before stopping next to him. It was Drea. Alex gave her a small smile, bowing his head courteously at her, before returning his focus back to Emily, his arms still folded across his chest, closing his eyes. Unless Emily gave permission, Alex would not move from where he stood. He may be her boyfriend, but no one else knew that, not even Drea or David. The moment she had finished and David had given his decision, Alex spoke. "... Do you really need to ask? There is no question of if's or but's, I accept." Alex simply said, the moment the words came out of her mouth, he knew right away what it was he wanted.
["... My heart. Long ago, I gave it to you,"] He said, as he placed his hand over his heart and slowly opened his eyes, ["You are my princess, my reason for life, and as your knight, I will protect you with my life. I'd gladly sacrifice my own life, to save yours... Emily."] He had no regrets accepting her proposal. He loved her dearly, and would do whatever it took, to protect her. His best friend had changed, Alex reflected sadly. The Matrim now was not the Matrim he knew back then. If you thought David's move was corny, you haven't seen anything yet. Getting down on one knee like he was going to propose to Emily or something, Alex bowed his head to her respectively, before lifting his head up. ["I was your Knight long ago, Your Highness. This is just making it official."] He was already hers long before.
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Post by Drea on Nov 5, 2009 8:41:41 GMT -8
"I know what Linda, Matrim and the others have been planning - they asked for my help once, I didn't promise my allegiance. It was a shaky contract that I now wish to break. I will need all your help in order to keep watch over this so-called hierarchy and keep them from making a mess. Matrim is ... unpredictable to me, and I don't know him that well - but he is ruthless. Peace could be the last thing in his mind."
There was a pause before her sister continued. "Would you be the sword that protects the crown, David? I'm no captain, but I do want to protect the school by under any circumstance. If I am to die, so be it. You are stronger than I am; and hold no allegiance to Militia unlike Myself -- I would need your help, here."
Then Emily looked towards Drea and Alex. "You two will help us as our knights, and we will train you until you are able to stand up to Matrim and his like."
There was another, more hesitant pause.
"That is if you want."
Drea watched as the two males pledged themselves to her sister. They seemed to know what was going on, unlike herself, who, still learning about the school, was confused. She did gather, however, that this seemed to be something that her sister had been waiting for. The expectant and hopeful expression on her face read clearly, and the responding males quickly appeased her.
Drea felt it was interesting, and certainly something to look into. The fact that these two males were so quick - and they were both intelligent, unrelenting individuals - meant that this was no joke. It required some thought... But Drea could hardly say no without knowing the entirety of the situation.
And she trusted her sister.
"If I can be of use," she finally decided, "And if I won't be burying my own principles and feelings, I will join you."
She did, after all, want to help her sister. But she would never turn her back on herself, or those around her that might need her for a goal that she didn't completely understand at that point in time.
Obviously, Drea and Emily would be having some face time later. After all, questions needed answers, and since Emily probably had the most complete booklet, she'd be the one to ask.
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Post by seishounohana on Nov 5, 2009 22:22:20 GMT -8
Emily smiled as her three most trusted comrades said yes to her offer. Though, Drea seemed quite unsure. Emily understood quite well though, the girl was new to all of this - and honestly, Emily was probably asking a bit too much of her this early on in her transfer to 259.
She flinched as she felt the butterfly needle enter her vein; a perfect hit. Yeah, she had been practicing it seems. She looked at Drea, then pointed to a small cabinet beside her bed. "T-There's ... a bag of Saline water there. Hand it and the clear plastic with a tube inside over, please." She would ask. If her sister had done as she said, Emily would quickly make work of the IV line, obviously used to this job.
Pulling herself from the bed, she would hang the bag by the IV stand near her bed and lay down, screwing the IV in place. She had a sleepish grin on her face, for the first time in peace for a long while.
She needed some meds, the doctors refused to give her more than the maxiumum safe dose, though - but that was something Emily understood.
There was just something that she couldn't get rid of.
"Thanks, everyone." She said, "I should be able leave the hospital as soon as I finish this IV bag. Do you have any further questions?"
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Post by Drea on Nov 6, 2009 6:18:47 GMT -8
Drea smiled, pleased that her sister was pleased, but quickly frowned in concern as Emily flinched - what had happened?
She got her answer quickly enough.
"T-there's.... a bag of saline water there. Hand it and the clear plastic with the tube inside over, please." her sister commanded.
Drea did so and observed as her sister set up an intravenous drip for herself as she lay back. Emily was grinning again, so Drea was able to comprehend that whatever had happened wasn't of concern to her sister. She put it aside for later.
"Thanks, everyone. I should be able to leave the hospital as soon as I finish this IV bag. Do you have any further questions?"
Drea wondered whether she should ask her questions now or later. She certainly didn't understand what was going on. Only that her sister was the leader of some sort of... organization? She was the 'crown,' after all, and it seemed that David was to be her... bodyguard?
She and Kazuya seemed to be being assigned to the regular detail. It made sense, though. She herself was weak, and though she didn't believe that Kazuya was weak, she realized that David and Emily were far stronger than he, and he far stronger than herself.
So far, she'd established there was an organization and a chain of command. And... The purpose was to protect the school. That couldn't be a bad thing, right?
Drea sighed. She had the overview. She'd worry about the specifics later.
"How long will the drip take?" she asked quietly.
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Post by seishounohana on Nov 7, 2009 8:10:05 GMT -8
"How long will the drip take?"
"Eight hours." A stoic voice came from behind David. This woman was apparently a very silent person. There were few who could notice her coming - especially when they were all preoccupied by the Queen, who fell asleep as soon as Emily had adjusted the drip settings. This woman was strange, her blue-tinted hair shimmering in the white light. "Follow."
Elise was a woman of few words, lest it was in German. She would not answer their questions about why she needed them to follow her, but she trusted that they would realize that this was important.
She would lead the group onto a small room, where two other women were sitting in front of a large monitor, apparently playing some surveillance tapes. Once the three had gotten inside, another hand would lock the door; which was owned by a woman with striking blue hair. Elise would look at the three. "Please trust zis not trap." She said in rather fractured english. It was obvious that she was trying her best to speak considerably clear, all considering that she was thinking in between words at times. "Wish to explain Die Königin... condition."
"Sit. This long." She said, offering them a seat. They didn't have to though; either way, she would continue. "Zunächst einmal, bitte - Haltestelle der Königin von Trinkwasser mehr von ihr psychiatrische Medikamente. [First off, please - stop the queen from drinking more of her psychiatric medications.]" Now, speaking German, this woman can do. It sounded a lot less strained, but really - who of these three could understand this woman besides herself?
"Elise. Anglicky. [Elise. English.]"
"...Ja."
A pause.
"Do not give psychology medication the Queen." The blonde woman said, "Is only hurt body more."
Just... why?
You people would have to find out.
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Post by Drea on Nov 7, 2009 9:40:24 GMT -8
"Eight hours."
Drea jumped a bit at the voice, turning sharply to see another woman there. She stared for a moment before realizing that staring was rude. She looked away.
"Follow." the woman said abruptly, turning to lead them away. Drea did so, a backwards glance telling her that her sister had fallen asleep. And... This woman who had managed to enter this strange place... Surely could not be a foe.
They were led into a small room already occupied by two others. Quietly, Drea looked around, almost nervous. She trusted her sister, and she trusted they were her sister's subordinates... But she had no way of knowing what their intentions to them were.
"Please trust zis not trap. Wish to explain Die Königin... condition." the woman said.
At that, Drea calmed immeasurably. She'd had plenty of practice with broken English from her time in Asia - so many interesting lessons she'd learned there... and she'd guessed that "Die Königin" was used in reference to her sister.
"Sit. This long." The woman said, and Drea sat. She felt no qualms about it, and felt that she needed to sit. This... entire situation was weird for her.
And then the woman began to go off in German.
"Zunächst einmal, bitte - Haltestelle der Königin von Trinkwasser mehr von ihr psychiatrische Medikamente. [First off, please - stop the queen from drinking more of her psychiatric medications.]"
She stared for a moment as another woman spoke. "Elise. Anglicky. [Elise. English.]"
It wasn't too hard to understand those words - "Elise" was probably the woman's name, and "Anglicky" probably meant "English." After all, the roots were similar.
"Ja," Elise said, before pausing. "Do not give psychology medication the Queen. Is only hurt body more."
Immediately, Drea's mind began running. Psychological medication? Her sister? She'd never even heard of it. But... a medication that harmed the body? There were several different types, but not nearly as many psychological forms.
Drea thought on what her father had taught her long ago as he'd administered her with some medication.
Valium, she thought. He'd told her she wasn't depressed, but anxious. She'd later felt even worse about the entire situation, but she'd gotten over it for the most part.
But still. Valium. It was the only thing that she knew that harmed the body - the only psychological drug that she'd ever been exposed to. Diazepan. It was a something that could cause the impairment of motor skills, and even impair a person's ability to commit new things to their memory. It could cause depression, which she'd later learned and felt stupid for, and it also made the patient sleepy, typically making them drowsy, or sleep deeply. It could really screw with a person's sleep patterns, and...
Well, there was quite a list of things it could be. Her own suicidal plunge had taught her that... But what were the chances that it was the same drug her sister was taking...?
You're twins! her mind shouted at her, but she ignored it. Surely, it couldn't be...?
"How is it harming her?" Drea forced her voice to come out evenly. "And what is it?"
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Post by Kazuya Hikari on Nov 11, 2009 0:24:00 GMT -8
Alex, unlike Drea, did not frown upon seeing Emily flinch, his gaze merely flickered for a split second before relaxing as he heard Emily ask Drea to bring the bag of saline water and a clear plastic tube over, in other words, an IV line for herself. Alex having already straightened up and folded his arms across his chest at this point, standing near Emily like a guardian knight, as she hung the bag by the IV stand located by her bed before lying down and screwing the IV in place. The sleepish grin on Emily's face brought a small smile to Alex's face, something rarely seen by well, anyone. Emily was pretty much the only one to have seen Alex actually smile genuinely. Alex had no questions, he had a general sense of what was going on. Emily was the head, David her bodyguard, and he and Drea were assigned to regular duties, which made sense. Alex was not as strong as David or Emily, and he knew that. He was growing stronger yes, but compared to those two, heck, even Matrim, Alex had only scratched the surface of his abilities. Alex turned his head slightly to look behind him, as a stoic voice shot out from behind David to answer Drea's question.
Telling them to follow, Alex gazed fondly at Emily, who had fallen asleep, before abruptly turning and following after her. Alex felt no need to question why, he just simply did as he was told. She led them into a small room already occupied by two other people, as Alex gazed around not nervously, but in mild curiosity. He had not a single inkling of what was to happen, but he trusted Emily, and since they were her subordinates, there was at least a large degree of trust between her and them. After all, one of them was Alex's classmate. Alex merely gazed mildly interested as the girl that led them here tried to say in broken English this was not a trap, and wanted to explain something to them, more than likely, something related to Emily. Alex however, did not sit, he merely leaned against the back of the seat that Drea was currently sitting in, as the girl began to speak. Now, Alex was not German, but he had heard some of the language spoken before, not just when he had visited Germany for one of his dad's business trips, but also back at St. Paragon's. He only understood that she was saying something about psychiatric medicine, and that her name was Elise, since one of the other girls asked her to speak in English.
Alex's eyes sharpened when Elise tried to explain what she had said in German, in English, but that was all Alex needed to hear. He knew Emily had an alter-ego, Kari, but did not know that the two had fused together. Alex, having never been exposed to any psychological medication whatsoever, could only speculate on what it was. Speculation was good, but it's not the truth. "... And what exactly should be done, if said medicine was halted and no longer administered?" Alex asked in a low but even, steady voice, as he folded his arms on top of the seat, continuing to lean against it.
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Post by David B. on Nov 11, 2009 10:54:09 GMT -8
David pulled up a chair, sitting next to the sleeping Emily.
"Try and drag me from this room. And i do mean try."
David had no intention of Leaving Emilys side- either the woman would accept this and take the other two with her and explain, or she would argue. But she would argue with a blank, stoic stare. David had just been charged with the duty of the sword, and the newest Dragon would make good on his promise never to leave her side in a moment when he felt uncomfortable doing so. And whether they said so or not, David knew nothing of these women or their attachment to Emily, and therefore would not leave her to thier care. They thought to draw him from the room to give her rest? No, she would rest while he was there. He didn't talk much nowadays, so he would simply sit there in silence and watch her sleep, leaning back in the chair wide-eyed and alert.
'Let them talk- i will watch over my queen...'
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Post by seishounohana on Nov 16, 2009 7:54:04 GMT -8
Elise, to be honest, understood very well why David chose to watch over Emily instead of leaving. The other members of Regalia are worried for her, but knew very well that the Hospital - or any other hospital for the matter - was their territory thanks to a certain... benefactor.
"How is it harming her? And what is it?" The identical sister asked; and even before the woman processed an answer, the Japanese boyfriend spoke. Though, in the young German's mind, she felt a little sorry for this man. He does know about--- "... And what exactly should be done, if said medicine was halted and no longer administered?"The German woman, still organizing her thoughts, paused for a few minutes to think over her English and construct her sentences as coherently as possible. However, Nikki, the woman who was fiddling around with the videos pressed a button, then sighed. "The Queen, as a few of you may know, suffers from a condition in which she is unable to maintain a stable state of mind. She is highly depressive; and highly dependent on a drug to keep herself and her emotions controllable." The woman then resumed typing stuff, commands being entered at lightning speed. "If you've noticed; Emily's been taking something she calls "Meds" almost as if they are candy. She needs them, but if she continues on taking them, it will eventually destroy her mind."... "If we stop her from being dependent on these medications," She continued, typing away still, "She would eventually learn to be not dependent on medicine again. This has happened before, but it relapsed thanks to that little incident in 42. She "snapped". I believe you were there; right, Ryuu?"... "Also... I want you all to watch this. Give me a sec."
Back in Emily's hospital room, the TV there would flash white and black for a minute or so before text began typing into view against the black background. A few moments would pass. Then, simultaneously, with the room where Drea and Ryuu were, a video would play.
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Post by Drea on Nov 16, 2009 12:39:36 GMT -8
"The Queen, as a few of you may know, suffers from a condition in which she is unable to maintain a stable state of mind. She is highly depressive; and highly dependent on a drug to keep herself and her emotions controllable. If you've noticed; Emily's been taking something she calls "Meds" almost as if they are candy. She needs them, but if she continues on taking them, it will eventually destroy her mind."
Drea frowned at that. No medicine should be taken so frequently. Ever. On top of that, to take them so casually...? Drea could only deduce that Emily was entirely dependent - which she'd just been told - and likely addicted to the medications, which could lead to severe withdrawal symptoms.
"If we stop her from being dependent on these medications, she would eventually learn to be not dependent on medicine again. This has happened before, but it relapsed thanks to that little incident in 42. She "snapped". I believe you were there; right, Ryuu?"
Drea frowned. She hadn't been at 42, though she'd heard a bit about it. And... she couldn't say anything to that since she didn't know.
"Also... I want you all to watch this. Give me a sec."
Drea's eyes widened as the video played, before immediately furrowing in anger. How dare he? How dare he harm her sister?!
... But she didn't lose her common sense or train of thought. The Emily that had appeared in the video had been drastically changed upon the assault. Drea connected several thoughts, and the horror she felt would be evident on her face.
For Emily to have reacted like that meant that she'd been conditioned to do so - it wasn't a natural reaction, after all. But in order to condition her to do that... She must have gone through hell.
Drea had to fight back tears of outrage. They... They did that to my sister...!
She spoke, though her voice wavered slightly. "What do you suggest?"
Though several different ideas floated about in her mind, she wanted to see what they had already deduced.
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Post by David B. on Nov 16, 2009 22:56:57 GMT -8
Davids eyes snapped to the TV and they narrowed as the Video played.
Anger. It seemed a constant emotion for him these days, a deeply seeded need and something he leaned on- still, it frustrated him to constantly be pushed to that feeling, and as he watched what Arthur did, he sat in silence, waiting for it to end. He would show nothing on the outside, but his body was stiff, unmoved. He looked at emily before reaching over, pulling the clothing that covered her breast aside only slightly to reveal the handprint. He stared a moment before covering her up again, leaning back in his chair in thought.
Gabriel Seran
Arthur
Now he had a second name to the list of individuals he would eventually pay back for what they did to Emily. She seemed to be a magnet for the fucked up individuals of the world, and in reality she just needed to lie low, regain strength, and train with him. Build herself up and then, without a moments hesitation, she would be more then able to defend herself. He looked up at the ceiling, thinking to himself of all that had happened in the past several weeks.
'Times sure have changed...'
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Post by Kazuya Hikari on Nov 17, 2009 13:21:51 GMT -8
At the other woman's words, Alex's gaze dropped to the floor, his face now hidden in shadows. Yes, medicine shouldn't be taken so frequently, as frequent as Emily took them, she had become addicted to them, which pained Alex's heart greatly, to see his girlfriend like this. Alex nodded at Nikki, he had been there when she snapped. It wasn't something he would forget easily. He then lifted his head up as he watched the video play, his expression darkening with each passing moment. That man... he hurt Emily. Although Alex was not as hell bent on revenge as David was, it still didn't stop him from clenching his fists up, the only outward sign of the fury that raged within him. Alex normally seemed calm, but in reality, he could be very brash and headstrong. The only thing that prevented him from rushing headlong into a battle was his own strategic mind. Watching Emily change so drastically like that, Alex knew the reason behind it. The Correctional Facility. It had been a place of absolute hell for Emily.
He knew it to be so, because she had told him about it before. Alex reached down and clasped his hand on Drea's shoulder, comforting but at the same time, reassuring her, he was slightly better at controlling his outrage generated from the video than she was. Whoever that guy is... he'd better watch out. Because he picked the wrong girl to injure. "... We WILL have to do something. Because Emily can't go on like this. If she does, she will end up destroying herself. And I won't allow that to happen." Alex spoke up, a rather dark yet menacing expression on his face. When it came to matters regarding Emily, Alex would drop anything and everything just for her. He loved and cared for Emily more than anyone else. His feelings for her were strong... maybe even stronger than David's, who knows? But this Alex knew for sure. He was going to protect Emily with everything he had. She accepted him for who he was, and he loved her back. He couldn't ask for anything more from her.
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Post by seishounohana on Nov 20, 2009 1:46:02 GMT -8
Nikki looked at the two, noting their distress for Emily's own predicaments. Emily had the habit of never really telling anyone what was wrong with her; probably because of the thinking that she wasn't exactly that important to begin with. Honestly, the Japanese girl thought it was a lot of bull.
But now it's like, what do we do?
Elise opened her mouth to speak, her voice stoic and to the point: "No one in room capable of doing anything at this point." The German woman said - after all, amongst all of them, David was probably the only person here capable of seeking redemption for Emily. "It too unmature to reveal ourselves to possible enemies. You train hard. Das Schwert can revenge Die Königin. Is simple, but not now."
Nikki rolled her eyes. It looked as if she was a little peeved by the German woman's lack of English-speaking skills. Though, she just took a deep breath, controlling her temper. "As Elise was saying - or trying to say, to be more accurate - That David guy is the only one capable in this room to do anything about it. So what will we do? Simple, We train. This is what Emily would've wanted."
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Though, piercing red eyes shot through the room as a blue-haired female lost her silence. "Sophia", a mix of Russian and Czechoslovakian blood, never really spoke at all. "Do you know why the Regalia was created?"
A simple question of which most of the ladies in the room knew the answer to. Question was, does Drea and Ryuu know?
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