Chaos is known as the being that never became a star. It is everywhere and yet nowhere at the same time.
Neither good nor evil, the ultimate expression of nothingness. The antithesis of the cosmos, creation itself.
Although Chaos claims to be the very state of existence from which the first entities appeared, it cannot form into the entity it wants most.
So it has been cursed to stay in the form of a dark and shapeless void. Floating between existence and nonexistence.
Longingly watching as stars are constantly born and lives are lived. The seeds of malice had been planted, flourished and transformed Chaos into the purest form of evil.
[attr="class","nologicpost1"] On the day, Julius had suggested the date, he had bought the tickets for the two. It didn't cost too much, especially for someone who didn't often spend his money. Arriving into the building, the prosecutor had shown the app on his phone and they were allowed to access the elevator. Fortunately, because it was a Thursday afternoon, there were not exactly very many people. The two-toned haired male looked out at the building as the elevator reached higher and higher. Last time he had been here, Marcus had him walk up in order to get the 'whole experience'. Now, he was in the elevator...it honestly did not feel any different to him at all.[break][break]
As the elevator made a small 'ding' announcing that they were on the top floor, Julius held onto the elevator door allowing Oscar to leave before following behind him. Looking out at the glass, gray eyes could not help but widen. Even if he had seen the sight before, he would be lying if he said it wasn't breathtaking. The prosecutor approached the window to look out at it not exactly wanting to go out to the balcony just yet. It was only at the voices of a group of friends posing, laughing and taking pictures did it occur to Julius.[break][break]
"Should I...take...a picture...of you?" Julius asked. Marcus had taken a picture of the two of them during Julius first visit (despite the Vesper's protest). However, the man had told him that it was part of the experience and therefore, it wasn't something Oscar should miss out on, right?
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The higher the elevator went up the bigger Oscar's anticipation or rather excitement for what he was about to see. He had never been to the Eiffel tower, and although he had seen pictures of the magnificent heights and views the tower held being able to experience it first hand was something else. The elevator stopped and the doors opened, Julius was kind enough to let Oscar out first and he raced to the window and looked below. His jaw dropped from the beauty of New Paris, Oz couldn't believe it. His eyes sparkled in admiration this was singly one of the most breath taking experiences to date.
“Wow it's amazing up here. The views are lovely and yes if you would.” He turned around and smiled for Julius who would end up taking the photo of him. Oscar never was photogenic per say, yet for some reason he seemed to light up the room in this very moment. “I wonder what it looks like up here at night, I think it'd be very pretty. The stars would be something else.”
He pondered his musing out loud as he looked all around, his eyes burning the imagery in his mind. Oscar would never forget this day and was so happy that Julius had organized it, he owed him one. “Thanks for taking me here, Julius. I do really appreciate it.”
Oscar couldn't show enough gratitude towards his friend, over the past week the two had formed a very strong relationship that was more then just seeing each other every now and then. They often had coffee together in the morning, spoke about work together and even as of recently started to open up more to one another.
Looking at the picture revealed an abnormality though, Oscar couldn't really believe it but there looked like snowflakes in the pictures. Outside there wasn't any that he could see, but then he wasn't really paying attention. Now that his mind was focused he could see it... “Uh, Julius. Do you see what I see in the background of this picture.”
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I want you now I want you now I feel my heart implode and I'm breaking out escaping now feeling my faith erode
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[attr="class","nologicpost1"] Julius couldn't help but envy Oscar or rather just the majority of other people in the world sometimes. He can remember Marcus wondering if he had even liked their trip to the tower when his mentor had taken him here. He had appreciated it and had even thanked him but the man did not seem to truly believe him. In truth, the prosecutor did not blame him, he was never very good at emoting whether it was his facial features or even in his words. Finding them had always been hard and smiling had never exactly felt natural to him. Well except for a few times but they were extremely rare cases and can at be unnoticeable as he had found out when his high school friends first caught him smiling. Raising his voice was also rare as if he never had enough emotion or passion for that small push.[break][break]
Oscar, however, it was quite obvious that the man Yet Oscar had rushed over in his wheelchair faster than Julius's own brisk walk. His voice as he commented on the view was filled with a mixture of awe and joy. And then came that smile that seemed to lit up the room. Oscar himself never exactly had a big smile, usually a small warm one and while this one was not exactly a big grin, it was different. Gray eyes slightly widened at the sight before he recovered and gave a nod. As the prosecutor took out his phone, his fellow tenant (friend? was that the right word for them now?) got into position. It only then did Julius realize this was the first time he took a picture of someone since his job. He used to do this back in high school, even though he had never been an avid fan of photography, he and his friends had taken turns taking pictures of one another. However, college education had made it harder to come into contact with some of them and now he had both his job and his duty as a magus to keep him busy. [break][break]
The two-toned haired male snapped the picture before opening his contact ready to send it to Oscar when something occurred to him. Outside of Alex (whose picture he had used back when he was in high school), no one else on his contact ever had a photo. He never saw any reason to bother them but...if he already had done anyway...Julius inserted the photo as Oscar's contact picture before sending it to the brunette.[break][break]
With the picture taken and sent, Julius's companion had thanked him for arranging this. "It..is not...anything.." he assured the other. It wasn't as if Julius had a very busy life that he had to push anything aside, in fact, it was Julius who had even chosen the date and time. This was nothing to be thanked for. "We can...come here...at night....if you want..." Julius offered. It would be a bit busier but maybe he can research on when would be a good time. The city would be lit up and that in itself would be a beautiful sight, that was the one that had greeted Julius during his first time anyway.[break][break]
Oscar's voice brought the magus out of his reverie. Gray eyes shifted over to his companion before walking over to see what he was looking at. His companion had specifically pointed out the background and...strange..."is that..snow?"[break][break]
"Guys look, there's snow outside!" someone shouted out confirming that yes...it was indeed snowing outside. In November...Paris itself did not experience very much snow but to experience it in November?[break][break]
"It's...November..." Julius couldn't help but comment before he looked down at the phone in his hand, opening up the weather app to see that the weather had not updated to forecast snow yet. In fact, it was supposed to be sunny today. Gray eyes squinted...was this just a bad forecast? Yet to be so wrong to this extent? Julius looked back out wondering if he was simply too paranoid. That must be the case. The weather could be wrong after all...he will just have to wait. "It...makes...a nice...view?" was all that Julius could offer in his attempt to be 'normal'.
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So Oscar wasn't crazy...Others could also see snow starting to fall from the sky and just like him most were in disbelief and while Julius was right that it did give another dimension to the view. Many of the people in the tower were in awe just like Oscar was before but for him something didn't seem right at all, how could none have known snow was going to come? Sure, there were freak showers and thunderstorms but for there to be a freak snow? It seemed impossible, his mind couldn't comprehend why no one would of noticed or predicted snow days ago. “Guess they got it wrong?” His words showed how confused he really was, unlike other people he couldn't just accept its randomly starting to snow.
He watched outside with Julius who looked just as confused and in disbelief as he. The expression lost for words was true in this case, he really just couldn't describe what was happening and a perplexed and confused look clung to Oscar's face as he watched. “I just don't know what to say...But how?”
When he was younger he remembered snowed once before but not this early within the winter season. He could hear someone in the background explain how its got to do with global warming and Oz just couldn't agree with it. The snow felt surreal, it felt magical...It was as if his very core was telling him something wasn't right and this just wasn't snow but he didn't say as such because he didn't want to seem crazy. The more he looked out to examine down below, the breath taking views from above started to be fogged up.
It suddenly felt colder or that's what he would believe anyway and looked to Julius to confirm his suspicions. “It feels much colder in here right? Or has seeing the snow made go a little crazy?” He chuckled to hide the fact he was being dead serious, he wanted to play off the question as a joke.
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[attr="class","nologicpost1"] In all honesty, Julius doubted even the most professional of meteorologists can answer Oscar's question. There were a few that voiced their curiosities only to have global warming be an answer. While that was possible, the magus had a feeling that global warming should not be this drastic. And even with global warming, there should be some kind of warning but there was none. It was rather concerning to say the least but if it was only snow, it shouldn't be too bad. It would die down soon and it gave Oscar a view that not many would be able to experience.[break][break]
The prosecutor saw a tv that was turned on, the sound on mute but there were captions for those interested. It was turned on the news with people at the station seeming surprised by the sudden snow. Again, he was certain that something was wrong but he could not in good faith investigate right now. Not with Oscar here. What if it was a youma that might endanger the people in this tower? Just last month there was an attack on Emile just outside of this building. He would just have to stay on guard.[break][break]
Julius turned his attention back over to the brunette due to his question. He wasn't sure if it felt colder but..."there is...a fog..." so that was a sign. "We should...step away," he urged as he took a few steps, his eyes alert and constantly scanning his surrounding for any signs of a youma or corrupted. Just about anyone on this floor was now suspicious...even if the answer could also very well be none of them at all.
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Another Client, Another meeting at the Eiffel Tower, why must it always be here? There was so many times a woman could pretend to admire her own home town and its beautiful shimmering remake. Wearing what looked to be a blue almost icy-blue designed dress with an expensive velvet material Noel gave a bow to the New japanese business owner she was to sell a Massier original gem to. Something about his Proposal to his wife fifth aniversery of his career with video games, or what it computers? Maybe she should have paid better attention to the client's history, oh well.. Business was done, he was happy, Time to go home? She paused midstep noticing a rather familiar figure staring at the tv, her amber eyes flashed to see news report of.. Snow? That.. Wasn't.... Possible? Maybe a mistake?
Then she saw behind the familiar black hair familiar, white specs of snow falling gently in harmonixing dance toward the ground, temperatures dropping. What the... She stepped toward the group just as Julius suggested they step away, "Why? Ruin a once a lifetime view?" She spread out her arms as if expressing how lovely the new cold was. The temperatures getting to the point her breath seemed to show with each little release, Her arms coming upward to comfort herself.
"Surprise.... We meet again.." She said softly almost a slight flirtation in her voice, full attention on Julius... Unaware or Unrecognizing the figure in a wheelchair... Body language leaning more than it should toward Julius, eyes shifting from attempting to meet his toward the figure in the wheelchair as if suddenly realizing he existed. "Sire, Have we met before? You seem awfully familiar."
ooc: forgot till now... Her hair is up in a bun, decorated with freshwater pearl clips. pearl/snowflak earrings and necklace.
Unlike Oscar who was curious Julius seemed more hesitant as if he knew something more then others. Perhaps he was just more worried about being stranded up here or something. That was so unlikely though it was just a little bit of snow and fog, nothing to serious! A familiar voice chimed in as he was about to reply to his friend and there she was. The devil herself, well that was the name he liked to call her anyway. One of the most rude and oblivious people to the needs of others looked as if she was flirting with Julius and if anything this was but a site to behold. Oscar could never imagine Julius partaking in flirting so he really wanted to his reaction to Noel leaning in on him and although she was rude, to say she wasn't beautiful would be a crime.
The best part of this encounter was that the white haired female had forgotten him. The last time they met was in a busy shopping center and in truth Oscar was looking partly slobish that day so perhaps she didn't expect him to spiffy up so well. He smiled and told the whitest lie he had in awhile, “I don't believe we have. I agree the view is nice, I'm sure everything will be fine.”
Just as he finished speaking the television cut out and Oscar only noticed this because people were starting to complain. It wasn't like a power outage or black out luckily and was most likely purely coincidental but as Oscar looked out he noticed that there was indeed fog starting to drift in and also the snow was not just falling down anymore but rather gushing like water at a rapid pace. “Hey Julius, is it just me or has it already started to pick up?” His voice was hushed he didn't want to alarm people and cause panic but from the signs Oscar had a feeling they were about to be hit by a snowstorm no one would ever of expected nor experienced before.
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[attr="class","nologicpost1"] Before Oscar could agree or disagree with Julius's suggestion, a new but familiar voice called out to the two. Julius turned to face the newcomer: Noel de Masséur, a figure he had not seen in quite some time. The last time he saw her had been before Halloween and a part of him was surprised to run into here. Not to say that she did not belong in this tower, in fact, she most likely came here often for parties or to meet with clients from what he knew about her.[break][break]
The girl spread out her arms enjoying the scenery and truly if Julius had not learned of magic, he might enjoy it as well. He might have taken it as a small sign of a miracle but he couldn't enjoy such strange phenomenon anymore. Not when there was a possibility of someone getting hurt. Her breath can be seen as she spoke the next words so softly but due to their close distance, the prosecutor was able to hear it. He gave her a nod, "you look...well..." he stated. She seemed to be of health and her outfit was as lovely as he remembered...not that he was well versed in fashion by any stretch of the imagination. [break][break]
The prosecutor was prepared to introduce Oscar and Noel to each other when the girl had caught sight of him and asked if they had met before. Had they? Apparently, they hadn't. Julius supposed Noel might have mistaken him for someone else then. And his fellow tenant had chosen to stay. Julius knew he could not leave the two in good conscience as there was a possibility that a youma or corrupted could show up. Before Julius could properly introduce the two (and figure out what options he had), there were complaints of the tv cutting out. Fortunately, there was no blackout but it was still worrisome nonetheless. [break][break]
At Oscar's words, gray eyes went to look at the window to see the snow was certainly picking up. Even if they take the elevator, it would still take time and...just what should he do? What could he even do? He gave a small nod hoping that would be of some concern to Oscar. A sign that something was wrong and maybe they should leave, now when there was still time. Yet, he couldn't exactly leave Noel either.[break][break]
"Oscar...meet Madame Noel...I met her...at a party..." Julius opted to keep it vague if only because he understood that Noel did not appreciate people knowing of her family and the power they carry. He planned to respect that to the best of his ability. "Madame Noel...Oscar...he's a...fellow tennant...of mine." he stated gesturing between them during the introduction. Then he looked over at the girl, "did you..come here..with anyone?" he asked somewhat curious. He wasn't sure what answer he was even hoping for at the moment.
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Oh? They hadn't? But.. He looked familiar from before? Maybe she imagined it? After all most commoners looked similar especially those that were... Uniquely standing out more than others, rude after all to stare and observe. She shrugged it off as this another nicely dressed gentlmen a tourist or one who traveled a lot. Maybe he was a past customer and she simply forgot? She after all wasn't expected to memorize all past and future clients, that'd drive a woman crazed.
The prosecutor respectfully told the person in a wheelchair who she was, leaving out details she was highly greatful for that even brought a small blush to her cheeks. She gave a small modest gesture before offering her hand to shake the male's, "Hello Oscar." Her mind making a small mental note that Oscar and Julius lived in the same tennant as such each knew... Each other very very well. Maybe she should stalk it out? Learn if her trust placement was true, and this male wasn't ou-oh stop that Noel, you can trust Julius. After all he has proved his worth time and time again.
With a small clearing of her throat turning her attention back to Julius asking if she had came with anyone. "I had a business deal, its done and over, the buyer long gone. I was merely checking out the sights before heading home for the day. " She paused shifting slightly in a rather defensive feminine language, hands on hips, "Are you trying to be rid of me? In front of your fellow tennant and friend?" Her position reshifted a small blush coming to the cheeks, possibly from the cold possibly from her grwoth of uncertain emotions she couldn't describe, either way she was covering her leaves gently. "I should probably be going then, leave you two..."
Right then Oscar pointed out yeah it was speeding up.. Followed by flashing of lights, this instantly causing a wave of fear through her. "This... place is no longer safe, storm moving and changing too fast." She replied quickly mostly to herself analyzing the situaiton, it just wasn't possible. Snowstorm? In Pari? Like this? The elevator, the stairs... They'd both be dangerous. People will begin to get panicking and those stairs be full of dangers. Then there was the male in the wheelchair... He had to take the elevator... She chewed on her lip, "We should get down quick, before backup system gets turned on and possibly fail.." She mumbled to herself thinking of electrical systems, but honestly having no idea they worked.... Just Being herself an Heiress trying to sound tough in a dangerous situation, trying to be a leader boss making all the calls. Stepping forward.
[break] The snow had started out small but as the seconds ticked passed it was getting worse and worse. Suddenly Malakai's idea of enjoying the pre-winter weather had turned into a sour idea. His frustration over the blizzard was more than apparent on his face. Earth was such a beautiful place and he had gotten to enjoy it so little since his arrival. It was far better than the desolate world from whence he came. So full of life and color it reminded him of better and simpler time. He grumbled lowly as he stood in front of the entrance to the Eiffel Tower, light blue eyes glancing towards the heaven above him. He let the snowdrops fall harmless onto his skin. His eyes closed tightly as he focused on them, and the magic that had caused them.[break][break]
He couldn't locate its source. Not that he'd be able to do anything about it on his own. He was a being of immense magical power but even he was bound by rules. Restrictions that prevented him from taking direct action, at least for the time being anyway. The large man opened his eyes and turned himself around. "There's magic nearby." a plain statement as he entered into the building and made his way up it. It didn't take him very long to reach his destination. He could feel the magical presence of not one, not two, but three different star seeds nearby. They were so close in fact that Malakai could taste them on his tongue.[break][break]
He noticed Julius first. The presence of his magic was far stronger than the others, and a feeling of a contract already made clung to him. This could be of some use. The two nearby him? They were untapped, unaligned, and while that was an easy thing to fix, especially for one like himself. Now was not the time for it. There were other more important matters to attend to. Malakai approached the trio, taking up a stance directly behind Julius. He towered several inches above the man, Malakai's sheer bulk making the other male look smaller in comparison. He leaned himself down to Julius's ear a whisper on the tip of his tongue. "The youma are coming Magi, are you prepared to protect these people?" he pulled his head away from the man's ear, eagerly awaiting his response. [break][break]
Oscar and Noel were introduced to each other yet again however to his surprise she acted completely different from the time they met in shopping mall where the words bitch would of described the girl perfectly. He was angry but didn't show it, Oscar wasn't some background character so that people were to forget him so easily. His blood boiled, perhaps he was overreacting but Noel was one of those people who just grind Oscar's gears because she never apologized and that's where his anger stemmed from regarding the french gem trader.
Oscar really didn't want to leave but he could how things could get dangerous if the power went out, especially with him as getting back down the tower using the stairs would be incredibly hard and not to mention tedious. “Yeah we should get going, I guess. Shame though.”
Just as he finished speaking Goliath came into the room and invaded the personal space of Julius. Oscar was thinking this was some sort of bad comedy, because people kept popping up one by one. He was quite intimidating though, something about this man screamed don't mess with me. “Hey Julius we really should go?”
And just like that the lights completely went out....
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[attr="class","nologicpost1"] Julius caught the small reddening of Noel's cheeks...was she cold in the tower? It was a possibility with the sudden snow outside. However, the building's heater had started. Perhaps she was sick and pushing herself then? Should he suggest for her to go home and rest? It might take her out of danger before anything happens. Nonetheless, the two shook hands in a cordial manner. [break][break]
The two-toned haired male asked Noel to see if she had been with anyone. The girl had placed her hand on her hips and accused him of trying to get rid of her. Something that he wasn't exactly sure if it was true or not. He simply wanted the two to be away from here at the moment. Yet, there was also something in her question that startled the prosecutor and widened his eyes,[break][break]
Tennant and friend.[break][break]
Was...was that what they were? It wasn't as if the thought hadn't crossed the prosecutor's mind before. In fact, it was something that he had been playing around with in his head but were they really friends? It was hard to tell when one has crossed the threshold of acquaintanceship and into friendship. Slowly, Julius turned his attention back over to the other male in the group. It would be a weird question to ask, as the prosecutor remembered the first time he had been surprised his friends called him as such. Yet, one should always be certain, right?[break][break]
The three had all agreed that the snow was certainly picking up and Julius was ready to once again suggest leaving when Noel had spoken. It seemed they were in agreement with one another, good. Having someone on his side will hopefully convince his tenant (and friend?). Noel would also most likely have more knowledge of the layout of the area. When Oscar had agreed, there was a rush of relief, all three of them were in congruence with one another. The prosecutor gestured for Oscar to go in front of him as usual which was when he heard the voice. In truth, Julius had heard the sound of footsteps approaching from behind him but had thought nothing of it. There were many people around them and so movement was not exactly out of the norm. However, the words certainly stood out.[break][break]
"The youma are coming Magi, are you prepared to protect these people?"[break][break]
Grey eyes widened at the declaration spoken in a whisper as Julius's body stiffened up. Youma...they were...they were coming and Julius scanned the area. The building was not exactly packed but there were six other groups of two to four people around them for a total of twenty people. Not enough to cause a stampede but with youma involved, someone could fall behind and get hurt or killed. He could try to gather more people into one place but he needed to know where the youma are to make sure it was safe.[break][break]
Oscar's voice called out to Julius pulling him away from his thoughts. They..they really should go but- the lights cut off. It was momentary before the backup power came on but who knows how long that would last. Hopefully, an employee would soon run up the stairs to lead the group somewhere safe. The prosecutor placed his hands in the pocket of his jacket as he clenched them in frustration. There were too many questions. Was the snow storm caused by a youma? Was there to be another invasion? How many people were out there? How were the magical beings he knew doing? Were they in danger as well? Who was this mysterious man? Where would be a safe place to evacuate the people? Where would the youma come from?[break][break]
The lights also had a few groups worried as well as the strange weather phenomenon. If only they knew that danger might be coming into the room or...gray eyes glanced over at the tall mysterious man. It might already be here. [break][break]
"Everyone!" Julius called out taking a few steps and raising his voice so those in the room can hear him before pulling out his license to catch their attention, "I am prosecutor Vesper. I need everyone to remain calm and go to the luxury room over there," The two-toned haired male pointed over to the supposedly hidden luxury room. It was something of an easter egg (a term Julius could not fully understand) in the building and it was a good place to use for now. The room was smaller than a circular tower and it should be able to fit twenty people from what he read about it. "This is nothing more than a power outage but the staff believes it would be best to stay in the luxury room in case it gets colder due to the storm. So everyone, please head into the room in a calm and orderly fashion." There were no youma so no reason to panic and Julius can see people slowly heading into that room. The room was in a large square with windows that may be concerning should a youma come from the outside. If that was the case, Julius could always summon a barrier to stall prevent the cold as he evacuates everyone out of the room. If the youma were inside the building (which would have unfortunate implications) Julius would be at the door ready to leave and create a barrier to prevent others from leaving the room.[break][break]
This was the best he could do with what information he had. Gray eyes watched as the people headed to the room looking confused buy listening nonetheless even if Julius did not actually have the jurisdiction to order them to do as such. It was fortunate that many people actually look at the specifics of the law sometimes. Turning his attention back to the two familiar companions, he gestured to the door "after...you two..." he stated seeming to take a step back to allow Oscar to slightly turn his chair but also to be closer to the mysterious male.[break][break]
"Where?" he asked trying to keep his voice low (which isn't very hard) but also still audible to this mysterious person (which was the bigger challenge between the two feats). Gray eyes however, were turned towards the door waiting. If there was to be a youma in there waiting, Julius would erect his barrier between the man opening the door and the youma. Once again..if there was something in there.
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“Yeah we should get going, I guess. Shame though.” said the friend the wheelchair making her stance soften a little, oh good somebody agreed with her. The one she was most worried about getting out. Taking Julius hand gesture as acceptance of her idea, she slowly took the lead looking at the many faces in the eiffel tower, where were the security guards or staff? Why weren't they already announcing the place closed? Perhaps the manager was still attempting to make contact? Were the gathering clouds blocking signals or something?
It was then a movement caught her attention, normally such things she would have ignored with a hand movement and complete focus on the task ahead. But this large figure headed right for Julius, this... Wouldn't have bothered her, as they all agreed to make an exit and perhaps he over heard. What did bother her was the way he leaned toward Julius ear whispering something, this made her heart skip with a small upset tingle. Why would a plain prosecutor have a body guard? One hiding and blending in with the people, that just seems large. Her eye shifted around at the toher people, who else were hiding in the crowd? Who else was working for Julius guarding him? Her paranoia slowly began to rise mixing with the essence of her fear, he lied to her? He gained her trust? When.. he was of a high status hiding in plain sight? What did the man report, was it simply a warning of an exit? Something they already agreed on. Men... Were stupid.. She was stupid, thinking just one was better than the others.
So locked up in her own growing hatred and attitude problem toward the idea Julius had a hidden militia out in public, she barely even registered the growing dangers of the newly constant flickering lights.. Or Oscar's words that they really should be going. Her fingers played with her dress body froze on the spot, heart even colder.. Just a gem stuck in time sharp. Position that shifted with the sudden Shut down of lights causing panic shouting, followed by emergency lights popping on making the panic calm down a bit.
In her paralyzed mental state, it had given Julius time to shout out taking command. She felt an edge of disgust at how she lost control of the group and situation. Her amber eyes looking up at him holding the badge, it.. looked nice... The badge, yeah the bade.. shining strong. thump. "I am prosecutor Vesper. [thump] I need everyone to remain calm and [thump] go to the luxury room over there," His arm pointed toward a room that would be more of a sealed container. Her eyes didn't even follow the looks, no they were staring at the figure before her looking more like a hero of some movie... Angry at herself, angry at the world, angry that he had lied to her. That he had body guards, ones who reported to him, one he stepped closer to.. a coward .
"This is nothing more than a power outage but the staff believes it would be best to stay in the luxury room in case it gets colder due to the storm. So everyone, please head into the room in a calm and orderly fashion."
Everybody obediantly followed his orders, everybody were led like the sheep commoners they were. She just stood there staring sad at the truth of once again a male figure misled her, a small sigh escaped her as Julius silver eyes met hers and probably oscar's. Motioning at the two of them to enter the room, "after...you two..." Not just you, not just her.. Them, both of them his friend and her? This confused her, baffled her just what was he trying to pull here? Was he pretending to be the prescutor new to the rich life, or was it all just some sort of High Class persona blending in around? If blending was he aimed at her or some other goal? Soon speaking the command to enter, making sure the employees follow the commands of a manager.. the prosecutor in disguise. The raven hair male instantly turned to the body guard asking just where it was, this hurting resealing that yeah.. Those two were working together.. Yeah he had more going on just some boring male commoner thrown into her world caring of her.
She silently cooly turned away following the crowd the cold almost welcoming to the warmth in her cheeks and body. The growing bile of her throat... Males they were all same. Just blind and caring for themselves. Her body grew stone hard ignoring the existence of Oscar, not even caring anymore if he was behind her or even in the scene. She merely walked into the room completely packed with people, where were the staff? Those Failures. Low-lifes dependent. Looking around she found a table empty of people... couple of cups. Calmly she stepped onto it raising herself above all the other pretenders. clearing her throat. "I need everybody to sit around the edges, no pushing." Her voice rang out sounding as if she cared about these people safety and knew the best option to follow here. Really all her thoughts could do was replay what had happened... Tall body guard whispering closely to Julius.. Julius shifting and taking the information with great seriousness... He was no Prosecutor... They were not so quick to act in this scenario... They...they.. didn't have bdy guards. She wanted to cry, scream, slap the man.
The group of people she spoke to seemd to notice her... Taking her outfit and outward over priced appearance as one of authority and slowly began to folow her orders, it seemed only logical right? Whisperings of who she was, and some recognizing her as jewelry heiress went through the crowds.. Others asking if she even knew what she was doing, others asking about security... Others asking where the male before had ran off... Whisperings..... Just whisperings.. Useless things. They eventually all obeyed due to peer pressure and sudden louder noises of the winds growing making them fear the absolute worst. She slowly stepped down the dress making it harder, refusing absolutely any help that may had been offered.
Should Oscar had entered the room, she flat out made it clear she was ignoring him.. Flat out didn't want to be here or do any of this.... Eyes only staring at Julius should he even be there, should he not then the emptiness growing snow of where the figure long vanished.
ooc: Sorry for taking the story with the NPCs there at end, figured since Vy skipped around, I'd go ahead too move the story portion along. If anybody wants me to delete the paragraphs I can.
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