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Post by Panda on Apr 8, 2023 19:49:11 GMT
[Initiated by Felix.]
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Post by Collin1002 on Apr 8, 2023 22:02:39 GMT
In the gym, there came a rapid series of impact sounds coming from someone hitting the punching bag. That someone was Felix, having ditched the black jacket in favor of a simple white tank top, going all out on it. He was shockingly fast, and despite his small stature, each punch and kick (he seemed to prefer the latter, though, given his size) had a remarkable amount of force and control behind it. After a while, he stopped and stepped back, wiping the sweat from his brow.
"Just need to be stronger... for everyone's sakes..." he whispered to himself.
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Post by Kachu on Apr 9, 2023 15:17:35 GMT
Mikoto quietly enters the gym, and upon spotting Felix, immediately rushes over to his side.
"Oh my!" They exclaim, hoping not to be too distracting. "What are you doing over here, little wasp?"
"Err, actually, that's all really impressive..."
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Post by Collin1002 on Apr 9, 2023 20:54:14 GMT
Felix jumped back a bit as Mikoto suddenly made their appearance known, but seeing that it was them, he relaxed a bit. "T-Thank you. I'm, um, I'm just brushing up on some stuff I learned back when I was being trained as a... yeah. A-An assassin."
He sheepishly looked down for a moment, as if still ashamed to admit that, before looking back up with a confused expression.
"And, uh... little wasp? I-Is that some sort of nickname...?"
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Post by Kachu on Apr 10, 2023 14:57:56 GMT
"You are fighting strong! Like a young worker bee! To feed your family!" Mikoto leans in a little close.
"Hmm, though I don't know how well suited you are for that sort of lifestyle. It's a good thing you're not one of those kinds of people, isn't it? How have you been doing, friend?"
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Post by Collin1002 on Apr 11, 2023 2:58:49 GMT
"Oh, uh, when you put it that way, it makes sense... I think. A-And I'm definitely not well-suited for it, trust me. But I have these skills, and... I wanna use them to protect people. Protect you all."
Felix rubbed the back of his head, taking a seat nearby.
"I'm doing... a-as well as anyone could do in this situation, honestly. How about yourself?"
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Post by Kachu on Apr 11, 2023 3:20:51 GMT
"That's very noble!" Mikoto waves their arms happily. "We're alike in that regard, you and I! Two shields for the army of stubby little pickles to defend!"
"I've been... Better, of course. But that's natural. There's no need to worry yourself over me, ...erm..."
"Come to think of it, do you prefer Felix? Or should we all use your other name?"
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Post by Collin1002 on Apr 14, 2023 4:23:35 GMT
"Um... r-right," Felix simply agreed, trying to not look put off by the odd metaphor.
"P-Please, call me Felix. I consider my life as Liam a... a past life, I guess. I don't consider myself that person anymore. I suppose it's just my way of distancing myself from it."
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Post by Kachu on Apr 15, 2023 17:42:44 GMT
"Hrm? Ah, I didn't mean any offense! Felix it is then, yes?" Mikoto nods affirmatively.
"Ah, but that kind of past life... it is in the literal sense. But what about the other kind? Do you think you've had past lives that you've lived out? Do you think this is your first time on this earth? I suppose that is a bit of a strange question, isn't it?"
"I think it's still very admirable that you came forward about all this to us, friend."
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Post by Collin1002 on Apr 15, 2023 18:37:09 GMT
"N-None taken, don't worry," Felix said with a small smile.
"Past lives, huh? Um... I-I'm not sure, to be honest. If I did have a past life, I sure as heck don't remember it. It's an interesting thing to think about, though."
He sheepishly rubbed the back of his head.
"W-Well, it isn't like I was the one to come out and say it... and if Mr. Hawk hadn't brought it up, I'd probably still be quiet on the subject."
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Post by Kachu on Apr 15, 2023 18:58:56 GMT
"Yes, but there was still many paths for you to choose!" Mikoto exclaims. "You had the chose to play ignorant, or keep more in the dark. You didn't have to say anything!"
"It takes heart to be brave like that, indeed!"
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Post by Collin1002 on Apr 15, 2023 21:00:29 GMT
"I... guess so. W-Well, um, thank you for the kind words, Mikoto," Felix replied. "Say, um, what's your village like anyway? You've mentioned it a few times and it's always intrigued me. Do you guys have your own unique customs, clothing, foods...?"
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Post by Kachu on Apr 16, 2023 23:42:02 GMT
"It has appeared to me that after traveling here, my home was quite extraordinary." Mikoto nods. "Though it is hard to place my finger on what is 'weird' or different about it. We worship a goddess, eat foods we cook, and spend time with each other."
"All of which seems normal to me, but I suppose customs we have at home are not like those people have here. After all, I don't see any sort of goddess being worshipped here... Though perhaps it's because of our close proximity to demons..."
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Post by Collin1002 on Apr 19, 2023 1:26:38 GMT
"Close proximity to demons?" Felix asked, his curiosity piqued. "Do you, like, live nearby demons or something...?"
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Post by Panda on Apr 21, 2023 22:29:29 GMT
[This FTE is now permanent!]
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Post by Kachu on Apr 22, 2023 3:33:27 GMT
"Close proximity to demons?" Felix asked, his curiosity piqued. "Do you, like, live nearby demons or something...?" "My family, and the people of my village come from a long line of demon hunters!" Mikoto exclaims. "Although it's been... a long, long time since any have been seen, really... and most of it is just stories being told to the young, but..."
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Post by Collin1002 on Apr 22, 2023 21:59:12 GMT
"Huh... W-Well, if that's the case, maybe the demon hunters before you did a really good job at hunting them," Felix replied. "Besides, it isn't like anyone can deny the existence of demons due to where we are now, huh?"
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Post by Kachu on Apr 23, 2023 18:08:41 GMT
"Oh, certainly!" Mikoto nods. "Demons are real. But I am unsure of their fate back at home. Were they merely driven away? Eradicated? How many were living in our homeland? We've no way of knowing, sadly..."
"Ah, but that also means I don't know much about how we can rid ourselves of our current situation either, sorry..."
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Post by Collin1002 on Apr 27, 2023 17:36:46 GMT
"N-No need to apologize, Mikoto, really," Felix said. "Out of curiosity, uh, how long have you been making blades? I've always been a big fan of cool swords and the like."
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