♣ The 7 Great Stones ♣

[Limited Edition KING]

[font="Tahoma"][b]Thomas couldn't react to the girls attack fast enough and copped a big lump on his head, automatically he held the side of his head with his hand to try and ease the pain. "Ouch damn it she's fast, just what was her problem? All I was doing was trying to be nice to her." Thomas muttered to himself while the girl walked away. [i]'This girl sure is feisty but as the old saying goes the best girls are always hard to get.'[/i] Thomas thought as he started walking towards the direction the girl walked in. He could see her standing in the corner obviously pissed off at Thomas' actions earlier which caused Thomas some guilt and had a sincere look in his face.

"Look I'm sorry for anything that I did to piss you off, I don't even know what I did to piss you off all I did was give you a compliment and ask what your name is. I don't want us to be enemies, we can't afford any of that if we're to be on the same team. Please tell me what I did wrong so I can learn from the mistake. All I ask is for your name and forgiveness." Thomas asked.[/b][/font]

[Naimo]

Sasika shot a sharp glare at Thomas. "What is the matter?! Men! Men are the matter! They are the problem to everything in society! You go around treating women like we're objects for your own pleasure, and when you go and f*** up something, your first thoughts are to blame women for everything! It's never men, is it? Always women - ALWAYS WOMEN! Don't you dare come near me or even try to compliment me, or I swear the next wound I'm giving you won't be just a bruise to the head. Now go on, get away from me!"

[Kyng's Old Account]

Deimos was sick of Sasika roaring at Thomas, in fact he couldn't ignore her loud mouth anymore. 'You sicken me. Your voice sickens me. Everything about you sickens me. How about you shut your trap, because I may have controlled myself with that boy because he was a child, but you...well, I'll have you slaughtered before you can even think.' He turned his attention to Thomas then. 'As for you, why are you making the same mistake over and over and over? Human error is one thing, but now it's plain stupidity.' He then concluded 'Humans, you all make me sick. Now can we get this started already?' He then quickly snapped back to Sasika 'Don't you dare even talk to me, I don't like you, I don't want to like you and so far I will never help you.'

[Naimo]

Alas, this only triggered an even angrier spark in Sasika. "Oh, right, blame the woman why don't you, use me as a ragdoll for all your sick problems that I'm not even involved in! Honestly, why the hell am I even here? I was promised that there would be another [i]woman[/i] in the group, but no, it's all ... men! Urgh!"

She subsequently stormed out and did not stop until the place was just out of eyesight. She was heavily breathing, angry with the whole place - she had half a mind to leave right now - but her logic kicked in and did the calming for her. No, she couldn't act like this - storming off would mean giving in to those idiots! Besides, she had only seen six others - where was the other member? She had been told that there would be eight. Concluding that whoever the eighth member was had not yet arrived, she turned on her heel and calmly slipped back into the place, though she kept to the shadows. She hadn't come to get mad with everyone, she had a genuine desire to stop the Yugure.

[i]OK Sasika, stop raving. Why are you even getting yourself in a complete fury with idiots? They're all idiots. You're the smart one. Now calm down, and show them that you're not just some loud mouthed, easily pissed off radical feminist.[/i]

[Altαir]

Altrios snickered a bit. He found the situation extremely funny - self-proclaimed "allies" are now getting worked up over a greeting. He was glad he wasn't in the room, and rather, he was looking through the window. At least now he knew that if he got caught, he doubted he would be teamed on. That would increase his chances of escaping, which was always good. He peered over the corner to see the steamed woman storm out, then slip back in. He knew that the only reason these completely differing elements were here was to stop Yugure - to stop him. He was unsure as to what this could result in, and felt a bit sick thinking about it.

His head peered into the window, counting the heads. The aura in the room seemed to settle down a bit, hopefully he could get some info on DOL and the Stones, before he sneaked away. He hoped there was no meeting, as he would be extremely late if that was so. At least he had a good reason: spying.

[Enrise]

Seeing the huge commotion that was caused before he even came in, Xanthor gave a sigh of sheer annoyance that hopefully didn't make it to the rest of the people. Slowly, he backed away from the group till they calmed down, a lot, and leaned up against an inanimate object.
"[i]Wow. Amazing. This is supposed to be a team? I just got here, and I know this "team" will fall apart. Very quickly. So, I have to deal with someone who apparently knows how to upset a woman, who, apparently has a seriously bad temper. And I guess from looks, that lonesome guy thinks he's a total badass, which I can probably deduce, he's not. Though, if the rest of the people here aren't like the ones whom I just learned about, I suppose that the "team" won't fall apart TOO quickly.[/i]" he thought, looking around for something interested to look at, for his boredom soon befell on him.

[Amity]

Ven stood up and walked over to Sasika. He edged closer until he was one metre away. He was scared she was going to snap. "A-are... Are you okay?" asked Ven cautiously. "I just don't want you to think bad of me because I am a boy... I'd rather like to think us as team mates in... whatever is going on here..." continued Ven.
He looked around the room. No-one was communicating with eachother. [i][color="#AFEEEE"]Some team... We need to talk to eachother...[/color][/i] Ven thought as he scanned the room. His eyes then looked upon Deimos. [i][color="#AFEEEE"]Except that guy... He obviously doesn't like anyone...[/color][/i]. "You know, I actually don't know if I have any powers..." Ven admitted. "If I am bothering you, then just let me know and I'll leave" said Ven.

[Limited Edition KING]

[font="Tahoma"][b]Thomas looked around as what he thought was just a simple apology turned into chaos. Thomas turned to the new arrival and gave him an angry stare. "Dude this doesn't concern you this is between me and her, I don't want or need you to get involved with this." Thomas told the guy as he ran off towards the girl, eventually he caught up to her. "Look I'm sorry I didn't mean to cause any of this and this whole blaming men for everything that's gone wrong is complete stupidity, and don't think that I am like all the other men you've seen, sure most of us are jerks but I can assure you that I am not one of those types of guys. I do not treat women as objects for my own pleasure, I treat them the way I would want to be treated as a human being. Not as some 'object' I don't blame women for everything that goes wrong and you shouldn't blame men for everything that goes wrong. We all make mistakes, we all learn from mistakes I'm trying to learn from my mistake but you are not allowing me to learn from it because I don't know what I've done wrong. Please, we're supposed to be team mates I'm begging you please open your heart and forgive me and let's work together as a team."[/b][/font]

[Birkeland]

Boredom. Terrible thing. It may lead to anxiety or even madness some say. Why should it matter now? Simply because Jurao was bored. His chat with Kurai was short-lived and he found himself wandering the city in search of the DOL building. When a person becomes bored, they have an innate desire to do... something. And desires are the basis of Jurao's being; if he was bored, he desired something to do. A grand city is something that must have bountiful and limitless activities for just about anyone, right?

[i]Need something... anything at all... bored... wanting... something... needing... wanting... want...[/i] "I WANT SOMETHING!!" his last thought had become a crazed scream. A passing citizen would merely have shrugged him off as a lunatic. His breathing turned ragged as breathes became pants and his eyes fogged over with greed. How long has it been since he's had something to take? Five days, five years, five centuries? In reality, it had only been five minutes, having previously stolen a pink gardener's hat. Did he need it? Did it have any use to him? Should a man need a pink hat? No.

Eventually, Jurao had found himself at the DOL building where a familiar face was creeping around. [i]He's doing something... must've taken it from me[/i]. Jurao walked to Altrios calmly and peacefully, he knew that the boy would have sensed him easily otherwise. A hand tugged on his shoulder and spun him around so that they were face-to-face. "So you like taking things, eh? Normally I'd commend you, but not when you take my things!" His eyes narrowed into insanity. "You little rat thief, always stealing the cheese from my fridge! Give me back-!" [i]Wait. What does he have that I want? I forgot.[/i] His arm wrapped itself over the boy's shoulders, his expression returned to a peaceful one. "Nevermind. So, Altrios my buddy, any good news on my stones? And if you don't want yours, I'll gladly have it." Jurao made a sly grin with the last line.

[Naimo]

Sasika stared at Thomas, and with a disgruntled "whatver you say" moved to the other side of the room. She couldn't speak, mainly because she was still angry, but Thomas had been right (urgh, she hated to admit it) in some parts. She found nothing stupid about blaming men - they were the whole cause of trouble and oppressing women for centuries in society - but yes, they were meant to be working as a team. Through her temper, there was a stream of logic running through her mind, and it was this reassurance that had, at length, calmed her down enough to not get worked up in a massive fury.

[Altαir]

"Uh... um...." Altrios was frightened, as always. Members of Yugure always frightened him the most, having the scariest of histories, and the strangest of expressions, like they'd kill him if he weren't useful. He figured he'd never get used to it. Then again, their friendly attempts just made him feel more frightened.

He had no idea what to really say. If he had said that nothing was noted on the stones, his "partner" could become mad again, but he didn't know. Of course, if he had lied, and said he learned of something about the stones, it would just turn into a chaotic situation. He had figured it was evident that lying was the least preferred situation, and therefore he took a deep breath - respiring is supposed to aid in a stressful situation.

"I've no clue where any of the Stones are, Jurao." He said on his exhale. He tapped on the glass in front of him, pointing to the group inside.

"These people are too busy arguing with each other to get anything done." Altrios explained.

[Birkeland]

Green eyes seemed to pierce the air like daggers at Altrios' reaction. Jurao's hand applied pressure to his shoulder, as a gesture of disappointment. How long would it take to claim his prize? Patience was a virtue, but greed is a sin. And sin is a dangerous quality for someone as well as the people around them. "You're a trusting fellow. I can rest assured you'd never lie to me" A quick and steady hand pulled out a weapon attached to his vest, a three-sectional staff. Now extended, a fork-like attachment held firm against Altrios' throat. "You seem too nice of a kid to be in Yugure. Maybe you're actually cooking in DOL's kitchen, hmm? With you gone, there's more for me to have", he said as the fork drew closer for emphasis.

Silence loomed for a minute before Jurao retracted himself from the frightened lad. A short sigh. A look to the sky. "DOL's got a rag-tag bunch of kids as well you say?", he added laced with cynicism. "Well. Let's get started." He put his pink gardener's hat on Altrios' head and pushed him aside. "You're just borrowing this. Oh, and don't rat me out to boss-man"

The ground seemed to become quicksand as it began devouring Jurao. His calm demeanor announced that his powers were taking him down, and inside the building the floor similarly opened up. With his staff still in hand, Jurao walked to the arguing group with a greedy smile. The tunnel he had made was still open for Altrios to enter through, should he decide to help.

"The best way to get ingredients to go to the source! If anyone here would be so kind as to hand over the stones, or at least the information on them, I won't hurt you"

[Altαir]

Altrios sighed again, this time in relief. The outcome could have been worse, based on how he pictured the scene. The staff's metallic smell still lingered in his nose, the sound of it extending rang constantly throughout Altrios's ears. He had went blind in that instant second, his optic nerve relaying foggy images due to the stressful situation pressurizing it. He wished he might've at least seen what had come his way. At least he knew it was dangerous.

The hole Jurao left was still open. A test, Altrios deduced. Was a member of Yugure supposed to be fierce and cruel? Was a member of DOP supposed to be kind and caring? He could never make up an answer: Jurao's statement made him even more unsure. Did not God design this world in color? Then why shall us, in complete respect to the creations of the Lord himself, repaint the world in black and white? Why must only "evil" exist in Yugure? But Yugure was not evil, at least as he had seen it. Perhaps the world of Glimmer needed a change. Why can he not aid in the cause, while still maintaining his characteristics.

But he knew he was a part of Yugure, and not aiding Jurao now could mean something bad later. He looked at the hole, perhaps such an obvious entrance was not needed. He thought of the window, but it wasn't big enough. He thought about it, then he rushed to the front door, and opened it a bit. He would wait for the right moment there.

[Birkeland]

Instead of being greeted with haste or surprise, Jurao had arrived to an air of ignorance. While his appearance had been apparent, the gaping hole left in the floor made that certain, his loud boast fell on deaf ears. Like young siblings or children at a playground the DOL members were tending to their own business or going into verbal warfare. Once again, Jurao had tried to make himself known. Attention was something to be possessed after all.

"It seems that words are meaningless to you headless chickens. Even my actions will go unnoticed, eh? Fine. I'll simply have to seize what I want for myself like always. If you had just-" he stopped short. A blank expression followed a short pause. "Oh right. Talking to myself. Altrios, get in here!", he turned to face the hole, "These guys are going to be troublesome by myself!"

With conversation and caution finally be thrown to the wind, Jurao decided to step up his approach. Four pillars of stone at 45 degree angles quickly emerged from the ground beneath them and launched themselves with great force. In the same moment, his staff was slashed horizontally unleashing a crescent-shaped blade of water with enough width to strike all present DOL members. Surely if this didn't work, Jurao could always interrogate their heads.