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[That voice. Natsu quite unceremoniously shoves whoever was using the communications station aside as he quickly scans the screen.]

Lucy?!

[Thank god. No wait. Where is she? Sure they might have escaped the kingdom via this whole kidnapping gig but the situation in this place is not exactly peaceful either so he wants to get to her QUICK]

[Lucy blinks a few times, before she finally replies.]

Natsu? Is that you?

[Thank God, she's not alone here.]

[He flashes that reassuring bright smile of his. God is he happy to see you. Even if the circumstances could stand to be better.]

Yeah it's me! Been hoping you'd show up for a while now. Wendy's already here.

Wendy is here? Well, at least we are not alone.

[She's sliiiightly calming down.]

Wait a minute... What do you mean by 'here'? Where are we anyway?

Yea she showed up like a week or so after i woke up in this place.

[Frowns hearing her other question.]

They call it the tower and apparently we're supposed to help build it. Sounds familiar doesn't it?

[Tower of Heaven all over again only this time they are stuck here instead of young Erza.]

Is there a third Jellal or something?

[Never rely on a person with crazy imagination. ~~Well, this is not so creative anyway.~~]

[That gets a chuckle out of him. Lucy's mind could come up with so many random ideas.]

Well if there is he's not being all loud and mighty to make those long winded speaches bragging about how he's at the top and we're on his chessboard.

Well, whatever, I just want to get out of this place soon.

[Don't ask her if she's listening to you or not. You know how she can be at times, Natsu. :|]

You're not alone in that. Problem is it's not as easy as just busting the walls down and getting out. Trust me I tried that and they stopped me. Turns out my powers feel...weaker in this place. Maybe something's eating up part of my magic or I don't know.

[That actually makes him get a little more serious.]

[Veigar grins.]

You're in hell, or whatever hellish version of that mythical place is believed in your world.

Or it can be paradise to some.

Welcome to the Tower, don't freak yourself into an early death even if it's not permanent.

What did you say?

[Her left eye twitches.]

Just so you know, you're being crepy!

[She shakes her head from side to side slightly.]

What do you mean by early death? Don't talk as if I'm eventually die.

[Just watch Lucy as she continues freaking out. :|]

Edited 2013-02-15 00:04 (UTC)

[Excellent, he he he he...]

Oh but you will. Every weakling who ends up in this tower meets an untimely and unavoidable death. Lucky, or for some, unluckily... You don't remain dead. Brought back in order to face another challenge and possibly more deaths!

Isn't that interesting?

I think it depends on your interpretation. I can hardly find all these stuff interesting.

[Lucy tries hard to not back away from the screen in terror.]

Who are you anyway?

Ah, of course, how rude of me.

I am Veigar, TRUE MASTER OF RAW POWER and the most powerful caster in this place.

I suppose you can tell me who you are? Though you seem like you're ready to flee...

I'm not a coward. [Well, she actually is, but you don't need to know that.]

I'm Lucy Heartfilia.

[Not going with "Glad to meet you!" line, you creeper. :|]

OOC: I'm so sorry about the delay. I was incredibly busy. ;_; Hope we can continue this?

Edited 2013-02-26 23:11 (UTC)

Not a coward you say? Then I am sure this place will change that real soon from the looks of it.

[Veigar grins and waves a hand dismissively.]

However... there are some particular groups who look after the weak. Mayhaps it'd be good for you to join them? They remain safe for the most part.

[[OOC: It's perfectly fine, RL can be like that and it's understandable! I'm game for whatever you want really. We could end it here and they could meet again, or they can continue to talk and Veigar can continue being a jerk XD Anything's fine with me!]]

I think you're telling this just to make fun of me after seeing my reaction. I'm not falling for a simple trick like this. Besides...

[Lucy pauses for a short while.]

"Weak" you say? Well, I'm sorry that I'm not as strong as a Dragon Slayer. I'm just a normal mage.

[Yes, what you said cannot be taken seriously, given your behavior in the beginning. At least, that's how it works for Lucy. Sorry pal.]

OOC:Well, I'm fine with all of the options you gave. I'm having so much fun already. ;D Thanks! <3

Is it a trick? What exactly would I have to gain from simple minded acts such as trickery and subterfuge? I have no need for such petty nuisances. What I do like doing is... an art in the form of obliteration.

A normal mage you say? Then you surely cannot be as incompetent as you made it seem due to your reaction. One cannot simply be a mage! The very thought is outrageous.

Mayhaps you won't fare so badly after all.

Please calm down. [ That is so easy for you to say, Kyouko. ] You will not receive any answers that way.

Like I will. Who are you anyway? This is a dream right? I must be dreaming. Even though I did talk to Natsu... May you please just tell me how I can wake up?

My name is Kyouko Kirigiri, and you? [ She could have given a fake name, but decided against it. ] No, I will tell you that this is not a dream and you have no way of waking up.

Now do you remember what you were told upon waking?

[ Kirigiri is feeling extra angry today. ]

[Oh great. Looks like this person has a small anger problem.]

I'm Lucy. Lucy Heartfilia. Besides, there is no need for such a stern behavior now.

[Lucy lets out a sigh.]

I remember what was said to me, but it's hard to believe such a thing. It's ridiculous. For how long have you been in this place?

I have my own reasons for acting this way. [ Daddy problems mostly. ]

I had thought the same thing, however from what I have gathered, it is the truth. [ She thinks for a moment. ] I believe I have been here for a little over one month. As long as you take the necessary precautions, you will be fine.

[Reasons don't justify your rudeness, woman. :|]

Still, what kind of a person would want to kidnap people for something ridiculous like this?

[This time, Lucy pouts. Nope, she doesn't like this one bit. Who would enjoy it?]

I can't believe that even some of my friends are unable to leave. Has anyone ever been able to get out of this hellish place?

OOC: I'm so sorry for being this late. ;_; This week was just terrible for me. I hope we can continue this thread?

Edited 2013-02-26 23:13 (UTC)

[ Everything is justified for a reason!! ]

Someone who would only think it to be worth their while.

[ She still doesn't understand it either, as much as she'd like to and find out as much information as possible. Highly unlikely Kirigiri will, she still isn't giving up the hope. ]

Not that I know of.

OOC: It's alright! Things come up all the time, and I know how it is. And of course we can, I have no problem with continuing!

Aha~ ✩ Someone else falls down the rabbit hole?

Hey, know what you are saying. I'm not something disgusting.

[Can't you tell how good looking she is? You must be blind or something.]

Oh? I didn't say you were. [ An amused grin. ]

Unless, you think you are. ✩ Not really gonna argue about that!

Now, that pisses me off.

[As if she wasn't pissed off already.]

Well, I've already heard things about this place, and still think that it's ridiculous.

[She's rather moody, and you are not helping her.]

You'll have to toughen up more than that. Mean words are going to be the least of your worries in a place like this. ✩

Even if I toughen up, it doesn't mean that I should tolerate your behavior, alright?

[Pout pout.]

I promise you, I'm the least of your worries here... ahah! ✩ [ He claps his hands. ] Actually, in terms of Deadmen, I'm not even the worse one here.

New here?

[Mr. Walker brightly smiles.]

I know it's kind of a shock at first, but it's not as bad as all that.

[Timcanpy flutters around until it lands on Allen's shoulder.]

It's still hard to believe something like this, though.

[You can tell that Lucy is already calming down, compared to her reaction before.]

I don't know how something like this can be not bad either. I'd like to meet my friends as soon as I can.

[Lucy pauses for a short while.]

I'm Lucy Heartfilia, by the way. What about you??

[He keeps the smile on as he talks. Almost like he has met someone from so long ago in his past.]

My name is Allen Walker. Pleased to meet you. This is Tim, by the way. [Referring to the golden golem on his shoulder....er, it's flown to his head at this point.]

[For lacking eyes, Tim seemed interested in the screen and Lucy in particular.]

[Seeing his smile, Lucy thinks that maybe she can also look a little less moody at least. Finally, she also gives Allen a small smile.]

Glad to meet you, Allen.

[And then, she notices the cute golden thing.]

Oh my God, this is so cute. Is this your pet here?

[Now, Lucy definitely looks more cheerful. Oh Tim. <3]

OOC: I'm so sorry about my late reply. ;_; This weel, work and studies just ate me completely. I hope we can continue this still?

Edited 2013-02-26 23:20 (UTC)

Er, kind of. He's my personal golem. Kind of a custom, actually.

[Its wings flit a little beat, "focusing" with eyes it clearly(?) does not possess.]

And you are?

[OOC Post narff: Iz fine. Things slowed down all together anyway. Those dernd events and all...]

[Lucy blinks curiously.]

Umm, what is a golem? I mean, is that a unique species?

[She also waves at Tim, still smiling a little. It looks like that golem has a considerably high level of intelligence, for some reason.]

And I am?

[It's a wonder what Allen is asking now (more like) Lucy doesn't understand what he means.)]

OOC: Thank youu. <3 At least this month is about to be over now. \o/

It's a....well *fidget*, think of it as an unliving thing brought to life with magic. Although I don't think all of them are alive...I actually kind of don't know how they work, I don't make them.

[He pauses.]

I meant your name.

[OOC: <3]

Edited 2013-02-27 02:42 (UTC)

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