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Post by Koneko Kikaimoto on Sept 8, 2017 17:49:12 GMT -5
The observatory was quiet, which was the first thing it had going for it. It was also rarely visited by other students--another plus, and on top of all that, it had no sand. Koneko was so, so tired of cleaning sand out of her joints. Like, for God's sake, why is there so much sand!?(It likely has something to do with the fact that there's beaches everywhere. That tends to make things... sandy.)And so, with all of those factors combined... Koneko came here to grieve. It was strange. She'd done all the diagnostic checks, and by all accounts her processor was still running in shambles. How come she was able to hurt like this again? ...How come she was able to care like this again? She scowled, disgusted with herself. She was empathizing with all the wrong people, the people at fault for her suffering, yet... No, no, she didn't want to pursue that line of thought any further. ... Koneko really wanted to punch someone. you cant wake up - this is not a dream
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Post by Nero Fiammes on Sept 8, 2017 18:05:52 GMT -5
Good Meals, Good Friends, Good Laughs, Good Murders, What more could anyone want? Nero had been simply walking around, bored out of his mind. The island, while very relaxing, left little for Nero to do as he couldn't find a kitchen suitable for him to cook in. Therefore, he had quite a bit of free time on his hands. So, as he relaxed, he remembered the existence of the Observatory. It could be interesting to see the stars after all, but it was made much more interesting as he heard a voice as he entered the Observatory.
"... Oh, hello Koneko!" greeted Nero with a happy look on his face. He walked over to the robot with a great grin. He had been meaning to talk to Koneko, but he had a hard time finding the robot, what a fortunate coincidence!
"Are you doing an experiment? Can I help- Oh, am I intruding?" questioned Nero as he was a foot away from the robot. If he was interrupting something, he'd gladly leave.
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Post by Koneko Kikaimoto on Sept 8, 2017 18:12:37 GMT -5
Perhaps Koneko had traded her happiness for psychic powers. She wanted someone to punch, and someone appears! ...So she stands up, and wordlessly punches him in the face. She set her strength low, as to not hurt him too much, but it's certainly enough to stagger him, or leave a black eye. Er, another black eye. Seriously, Koneko, you have some issues. After the impact... she smiled. Apparently Koneko is the kind of person to only smile in the face of another's suffering. "Thank you, Fiammes. I really needed to do that. It's made me feel much better."you cant wake up - this is not a dream
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Post by Nero Fiammes on Sept 9, 2017 1:10:35 GMT -5
Good Meals, Good Friends, Good Laughs, Good Murders, What more could anyone want? Nero hadn't been expecting much, but certainly he wasn't expecting a punch to the face. Even with it being not as powerful as it was last time, he still staggered backwards, before falling onto his butt holding his face where he had been punched with tears in his eyes.
"Ah! Why?!" questioned Nero with a sad tone in his voice as he held his face. It'd definitely leave a bruise in the morning. But for now, it seems that he was able to apparently help Koneko as he was thanked.
"...If you need to punch me again to get it out of your system, now's the time..." sighed Nero as he got up. Sometimes, if someone needed to relieve stress, it'd be the best to turn the other cheek... despite how bad it would hurt from Koneko. But for now, he prepared himself. Nero the Punched Baker
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Post by Koneko Kikaimoto on Sept 9, 2017 8:11:23 GMT -5
Koneko's smile fell, fading into a look of confusion. She cocked her head to the side just a bit as she considered Nero. The counsellor in her that that perhaps, him being so willing to get hurt was a problem that should be worked through, but, well... Koneko was not a counsellor anymore. So she slapped him "You seem eager to throw your well-being away," she criticized after the slap, "not that I'm not greatly enjoying this, but... well, do you have any survival instincts...?"you cant wake up - this is not a dream
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Post by Nero Fiammes on Sept 9, 2017 8:58:34 GMT -5
Good Meals, Good Friends, Good Laughs, Good Murders, What more could anyone want? Nero took the slap quite well, considering that it was a mechanical hand that had hit him. He considered what to say for a few moments before responding.
"You seemed stressed recently. If this'll help you, then I'd be glad to help you. It's better now, than to be have the stress accumulate..." claimed Nero with a frown on his face. Truth be told, in the back of his mind, perhaps it was him wanting to make amends for the candle incident. He had not been in the best of mental shape that day, and he made quite a few mistakes.
"...I have self preservation instincts... It's simply that I think you won't kill, and a few bruises mean nothing to me if I can help out a friend." noted Nero as he stood in front of the taller girl, with an ulterior motive in his mind.
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Post by Koneko Kikaimoto on Sept 10, 2017 19:07:58 GMT -5
"Well, that was very stress relieving, thank you." Koneko gave him a respectful nod. "I shouldn't even be able to feel stress anymore, but... well, whatever. You've earned just a bit of my respect, ironically enough, by having such little respect for yourself. Was there any specific reason you approached me?" you cant wake up - this is not a dream
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Post by Nero Fiammes on Sept 11, 2017 23:34:44 GMT -5
Good Meals, Good Friends, Good Laughs, Good Murders, What more could anyone want? Nero frowned as he listened to the robot. While he was glad that he could help, there was a certain fact that he had to correct first.
"...Koneko, it's not right to say I have little respect for myself. I hold no person higher than those who can sacrifice their well being for the benefit of others. If I can help you, even by taking a few hits, then I'd truly be glad to call myself a Fiammes." spoke Nero, with a fire in his eyes. It was clear for all to see that he was truly passionate about this subject.
"Oh, why did I come over to you? Well, to be honest, I've felt bad ever since the candle incident a few weeks ago. That was truly a failure on my part... I wasn't thinking straight... I thought there was something... evil in that candle. I didn't want anyone else to be hurt... Even if it came to everyone hating me... Koneko... I'm sorry." noted Nero with a sad tone in his voice. He couldn't look Koneko in the eyes- well, eye as he admitted his mistake.
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Post by Koneko Kikaimoto on Sept 12, 2017 7:12:35 GMT -5
Koneko blinked slowly, taking in his explanation, before forming her own responses. "I see. Most humans aren't like that, you know. They're either out to save their own hides, or downright suicidal. It's strange to find those that somehow manage to be... well, different."Ah yes, the candle. Koneko had almost forgotten that's why she decided to hate Nero. "Well, that explanation wasn't hard, now was it? Next time you decide to do something like that, I doubt it'd kill you to voice your concerns before running off with the last memento of someone I loved."you cant wake up - this is not a dream
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Post by Nero Fiammes on Oct 2, 2017 8:04:44 GMT -5
Good Meals, Good Friends, Good Laughs, Good Murders, What more could anyone want? Nero's face scrunched up for a moment while he contemplated a response. Finally, after a few moments, he finally opened his mouth.
"Well... I suppose I'm glad I managed to show you a different type of human." noted Nero with a small smile as he looked at the robot. After a few moments, his brain allowed him to explain himself once more.
"I... couldn't tell you. In my mind, you seemed like you were taking the loss a little too badly. Any hint at someone taking your last memento might have ended up badly. That's why... I decided to go for the approach of a thief. But... you're right. I should've voiced my concerns out loud first... Please, forgive me." Nero hung his head with shame as he spoke. Truly, while he never regretted his reasons for doing it, he certainly regretted the means. It was one of the few great mistakes he made in this palace, one he hoped that he could redeem.
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Post by Koneko Kikaimoto on Oct 2, 2017 15:39:15 GMT -5
Koneko gave Nero a disdainful scoff. "Pick your head back up, have some pride. You need to have more trust in people's abilities to handle things. I was vulnerable, sure, but not delicate. The worst that would have happened is perhaps I would have snapped at you and said no--that is all." She crossed her arms, her expression reflecting thought. "...That being said, you seem to be somewhat close to Dayton, yes? What stopped you from taking his memento? His... er... 'coming out gift'?"you cant wake up - this is not a dream
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Post by Nero Fiammes on Oct 2, 2017 16:38:15 GMT -5
Good Meals, Good Friends, Good Laughs, Good Murders, What more could anyone want? Nero mind spiked after a moment as he heard Koneko's words. They held true... perhaps people weren't as weak as he was. With a few seconds of silent contemplation, Nero's head rose with a smile.
"You're right. I guess I'm the one who took the loss a little too badly... I wasn't thinking straight... thanks." Nero gave Koneko a smile as he answered. After a few moments, he spoke again, with a small smile at the hint of 'coming out'.
"...Well, if I have to be honest, my fears no longer existed. I was scared that the candle would cause someone... to murder. Since you seem unaffected, then I think it's a fair assumption that it's just cosmetic." noted Nero, trying to act like a detective as he answered, smoking an invisible pipe.
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Post by Koneko Kikaimoto on Oct 2, 2017 17:26:00 GMT -5
Koneko processed that for a moment, trying to understand the meaning behind Nero's odd gestures, before she happened upon the conclusion that it was merely the flamboyance of an idiot, and not something for meaning to be found in. Once past that hurdle, she was able to respond. "...I see. I understand, then. "After a few moments of silence, she spoke up again. "You're quite strange, Nero Fiammes."
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Post by Nero Fiammes on Oct 2, 2017 18:04:55 GMT -5
Good Meals, Good Friends, Good Laughs, Good Murders, What more could anyone want? Nero smiled for a moment at the mention of strange. After a moment, he opened his mouth with a smile on his face.
"I suppose I am a bit strange. But in this world, with these fellow friends? I think it's fair to say that all of us are a bit strange... I suppose... that's what it means to be ultimate." noted Nero, his ever present smile still on his face. Truly, in a class where there was a robotic psychologist, a serial killer aromatherapist, and an bear with murder on their mind at all times, strange seemed synonymous with them.
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Post by Koneko Kikaimoto on Oct 2, 2017 19:17:10 GMT -5
Koneko... actually laughed. It was quiet and soft, and not amazingly cheerful, but it still had a small amount of joy in it. "Yes... I suppose we are quite strange. I'm not sure if there's a single normal person here. I suppose I, myself, am one of the strangest."
Nero had, previously, been nothing but an annoyance to her. A pest, someone to be treated with disdain and ignored when possible. However... she did feel a bit of friendship towards him, even if it came through her punching him three times. ... ...All friendships start somewhere, y'know. "Well... it was nice talking to you. Take care of your injuries, I'd hate my impulsive actions to lead to any serious damage."you cant wake up - this is not a dream
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