The Underside of History

[Valkoinen Joki]

i growl an stop as i get to the teleportation booth, i turn around and look back towards the base. "... i refuse to allow it to end like this...". i turn and start walking back towards the base, calmy, clearing my mind as i do. i glance around then look at the large stone building. "perhaps i should try from a different approach, women a thousand years ago liked to be controled, or rather, didnt know any better. but maybe times changed....". i walk into the rebel base and glance around, ignoring the looks i was getting. "... perhaps she is in her room". i turn and start walking down a hallway, past the rebels. walking towards the room from my dream, thinking that maybe it was more then a dream

[Zhuge Liang]

"I had set aside a pitcher of water for myself, as was my custom late at night long ago." I say, motioning to the pitcher of water near the computer. "I am afraid I only have one glass, but you are more than welcome to use it if you wish. I am not thirsty."

[Lady Violet]

I feel a little shy about drinking from his only glass. I live in relative priviledge to most of the world...I should never take more than what I need....but it is only water so I try not to worry about it.
But even water is a scarce resource for many.

My home is only modest out of a false modesty, a fake solidarity with the masses.


"Thank you..."

I take the glass of water and sip slowly,


"I am sorry that I am keeping you up all night talking. It is nice....very nice...."

I take another sip and close my eyes in concentration for a moment.

[Caine((Mæda))]

i smile at her and brush her cheek before putting some of her hair behind her ear, i lean forward and kiss her on the lips. ... my wiccan, are you accusing me of being able to do such a thing?. i am a priest after all. i grin and put my arm around her into a hug. i'll hold you to that though[/size]. i frown slightly. ... weather he seems sorry or not isnt the point, his soul was too tainted for him to mean any of what he said. and i do mean it, i will only go there to make sure he doesnt try anything. i am more then willing to sacrifice my pure soul to avenge you even if it is just a scratch...., we lift off of the ground again and i look ahead. where do you want to go?

[Zhuge Liang]

"Do not worry, my lady. I always enjoy speaking with you. I had intended to stay up later and study anyways, I am something of a night person. Company is always welcome in these bleak hours."

[Lady Violet]

"Well, thank you. I like it here with you. No one knows that I am here. It is nice. My office and even my own home is flooded with people. Such can only be expected, but sometimes I wish only to hide away from it all...to just disappear and not be needed. I have not escaped it for a long time. I imagine that right now someone needs me and is looking...."

I laugh a little.

"How odd. I speak to you freely as if you are a long time friend...well, I am only a human and more is expected me that I can take at times...but I am strong enough to endure and have my ways of coping...."

[Zhuge Liang]

"It is often the nature of those in power to be in high demand. It can have its benefits, but it is often taxing. It is a testament to your strength that you can bear such a burden."

[Larva]

Larva had gotten up and wondered around the city of Beijing. It was an interesting place, that it was. He now sat in a bar, dead sober while other men gambled and chatted loudly. To take a sip, he had lifted his mask to not cover his mouth, but it was still on his face. He wondered what else Beijing had to offer. The temptation of the flesh was something that had never touched him, that was before he'd met Ikue-chan. He wanted something more from life now, something he'd never wanted before, love. The love and affection fo only one woman. Unfortunatly, he couldn't find words to speak once he was in her presence. All of the pleasures of the flesh and of the Earth, could never compare themslves to her. She just didn't feel the same way about him, apparently. How to express his love? Flowers, no to much of a cliche. Chocolate? That's a chliche too, d'amn! A love poem maybe? That might work, it should work! He started writing it down there on a bar napkin and everyone else was to hammered to care. How to present it though? Maybe, a mysterious love interest, or a secret atmieror(sp?)? No, those where both cliches! He needed something original, something that would whisk her off of her feet and make her love him too! Butwhat the hell would whisk her off her feet?! He could se that she cared about her work, but that didn't help at all. He could... yes! He could just ask her out for a date! That should work. Still, it would be hard. The conversation would be hard to come up with, simply babbling would only waste her time, and he didn't like long and drawn out discussions. He sighed again and put his mask back on all the way. Leaving a couple of bills for all of the shots, he walked calmly through the crowd of people and out the door. The night was still raining and inky black. He should have been depressed, but he almost glowed with hope. He could do this, he would sweep Ikue-chan off of her feet and they would live happily ever after. Still, there was Violet-sama to add into the mix. She wouldn't ever approve of this kind of union, and it would be difficult. But, their work would allow them to be near each other and their work wasn't really that hard. But, he coul always be called by Lin-Sat or another higher member of Red Infinity to do work, he was an operative after all. He was a butler, but his work as an operative were more important. Then there was Riku-san. He didn't like him, mostly because he seemed arrogant and he delved to far into Larva's mind. He would know has soon as his mind was entered, and he put his mask in place, but he would have already read even a little but of his mind. He sighed once more and continued to wander around Beijing, seeing the sights and thinking of Ikue-chan.
((That's fine Violet, people don't seem to notice me anyway;D I do believe I've said that before ;D))

[Lady Violet]

I smile again, it is getting late so it would be a good idea to leave soon, but I don't entirely wish to.

But then, to what end do I wish to stay later? It is always nice to have good company and it has been a long time since I have talked with anyone as a peer.

He is very calm and pleasant. Yet, he is difficult to gauge, truly a challenge.

"Tell me more about your past. In your own time, were you married? Or did you devote yourself entirely to politics?"

[Zhuge Liang]

"I was married, yes. Long ago. Despite that, however, much of my life revolved around politics and the planning of strategies. They were not peaceful times to live in."

["Zero" Americanski]

I finish work patching the android up. I leave my apartment with a five-gallon fuel canister and proceed to the base fuel dump.

[Lady Violet]

"I can understand that completely. I have been involved with many people, but always put politics first, therefore I think it impossble for me to have a normal relationship. And times are not so different, though the little peace we enjoy now is a false peace established through fear and oppression."

I look at my watch but choose to ignore it.

"We really do have a lot in common. It is..well...unusual..."

[Riku]

i sit up and glance at hikari. ...well, come on. we have to do something... how about see a movie?... we have been saying we would, but never got around to it... . i smile at her and stand up, stretching abit. .... i'll let you pick which one, i really will watch anything..... i glance over at ikue. ...your free to come as well,

[Zhuge Liang]

"Not as unusual as you might think. Our experiences are quite similar. Some might say it was fate." I glace at the clock on the wall.

"Forgive me, but I must be going to bed. I am rather weary, and I will need my wits about me to confer with the general tomorrow. It was nice speaking with you, I hope we shall have a chance to do so tomorrow."

I bow and leave.

((Goodnight all))

[Lady Violet]

"Good night...."

I turn and leave. I don't bother walking home, instead I teleport right into my kitchen, where I have some coffee.

"Fate...hmmm...."

I sit at the table and think to myself for a long while. What will happen? What do I want to have happen? What is possible?

I really am not sure how to answer any of those questions,