The Lonely Blue (Open to all)

[Alicia Baker]

Lately with her hero business, she preferred to stay out here then return home. Her parents were busy themselves, and she could respect that. Her Uncle was usually all over her for her progress though and that was good.

She had exercised for the day and was taking a breath. To be honest, she normally disliked doing such often due to sweat and how it made her feel, but she understood the importance of being in top physical form in this job. She had her hair pulled into a ponytail with her signature blue bow. A white shirt with a mark of two blue wings on the back, black shorts, and blue work out shoes. She looked pretty comfortable but she of course sat alone with her food.

She liked subs with a lot of meat, cheese, and other things packed inside. She was always a fan of a more carnivorous diet despite her delicate features. She made sure to be balanced however. Her body couldn't focus on just meat. She bit into her sandwich and sat there with utter silence except for her controlled chewing. She was sure that the other heroes would sit with her. When had they before? Others were persistent however.

She sipped from a bendy straw to her bottle of chocolate milk and continued to eat. Maybe she should ask for chips, her appetite had been pretty relentless lately. Obviously that old adage of 'You eat like a bird' means the exact opposite of what it means.

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[Angelus Tenebrae]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0px,true][atrb=width,420,true] [STYLE=float: left; width: 90px; height: 90px; background-image: url(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m193/Foxman94/Flags-Kikuro4coloredicon.png); border-radius: 15px; border: #770000 solid 3px; margin-left: 20px;] [/style] [STYLE=float: left; width: 50px; height: 60px; background-image: url(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m193/Foxman94/Flags-Kikuro4coloredicon.png); border-radius: 10px; border: #770000 solid 3px; margin-left: 6px;] [/style] [STYLE=float: left; background-color: #770000; color: #fff; font-size: 30px; font-family: arial; text-shadow: #fff 1px 1px 1px; padding: 5px; margin-left: 10px;] I [/style][STYLE=float: left; color: #222; font-size: 30px; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: -3px; padding: 4px; 2px 4px 0px;]AM AN EXILE *[/style][STYLE=background: url(http://i.imgur.com/45860.gif); width: 450px; height: 80px; border-bottom: #770000 6px solid; border-radius: 14px 14px 0px 0px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 14px; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 14px; margin-top: -40px;] [/style] [STYLE=float: right; color: #222; font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; padding: 4px; margin-top: -19px; margin-right: 8px;] A SOUJORNER [/style][STYLE=background-color: #1d1d1d; text-align: justify; color: #c2c2c2; font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; line-height: 10px; padding: 1px; padding-left: 122px;] ❚ WORDS 276 ❚ TAGS Alicia ❚ NOTES short post is short.[/style][STYLE=background-color: #1d1d1d; font-family: verdana; font-size: 9px; color: #c2c2c2; text-align: justify; line-height: 11px; padding: 0px 30px 10px 30px;] Not much was better than a good day devoted to exercise. Or so Angelus thought. Keeping his body in tip top shape was important to do what heroes were meant to do. Save civilians. The point game that they were forced to play left something to be desired, but if it took the people’s mind off of how terrible the world around them was, then Angelus was more than happy to do whatever it took. On this day in particular, Angelus decided to take a break in the café, his full black workout attire setting himself far apart from his fellow heroes. His black sleeveless hoodie bounced a bit as he walked down the hallway and his long brown hair was pulled up as usual. I kinda want to go back and work out more. But I need some water. Hm… The man said to himself as he opened the door to the Café. Inside he saw a few people, but mainly one other hero. She went under the alias Valkyrie. For some reason Angelus forgot what her powers were though. Something… Valkyie-ish was pretty safe to assume. The male walked past the bar and asked for a water, which was given to him post haste. Beads of sweat rolled down his face as he took a drink. Mmmm… Refreshing. Angelus said before walking over to his fellow hero. Hey Val. How’s workout going? Angelus said before sitting down and eyeing what his companion was dining on. Chocolate milk and a meat filled sub. Interesting flavor choice. Phew… That’s quite the… interesting flavors you got there. He said with a small laugh before sipping more water. [/style][STYLE=background-color: #1d1d1d; color: #434343; font-family: verdana; font-size: 8px; text-align: right; padding: 0px 10px 5px 0px;]made by ayu of btn [/style]

[Alicia Baker]

She ate pleasantly by herself, but when she heard her 'name' being called and how her workout session was going she looked up at him with her icy blue eyes. "Don't call me that." She pat her lips with her napkin and when he had the nerve to be amused over what she ate her eyebrows furrowed and her expression tightened. "Is there a problem?" She finished her sandwich in record time, but the whole socializing thing didn't sit well with her unless she had to.

And she definitely didn't want to talk to the man whose wife was more then a pain to deal with. Her bubbly, seductive nature infuriated him and then acting completely innocent when not on the job was confusing and unnecessary. If you feel that way, why not wear something more modest? It'd solve everyone's problems. She looked away, this was her own personal problem. She wouldn't let him know of it.

"If this is all you have to talk about then I suggest you leave me be. I'll eat what I like. I don't need someone telling me anything different." Her tone was icy as usual and entirely serious. ...besides, chocolate milk was obviously the most mature drink on the face of the planet.

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[Lillian Tenebrae]

[atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=cellpadding,0,true][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, background-color: #ac3a3c; background-image: url('http://it.seattleschools.org/blog/wp-content/files/2007/02/lightblue.jpg'); -moz-border-radius: 0px 0px 30px 30px; -webkit-border-radius: 0px 0px 30px 30px; border-radius: 0px 0px 30px 30px; -o-border-radius: 0px 0px 30px 30px; width: 450px;][STYLE=font-family: impact; font-size: 65px; text-align: center; color: #329d88; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 10px; text-align: center; letter-spacing: 3px;]This empty[/style][STYLE=font-family: impact; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; color: #329d88; text-transform: uppercase; border-top: 4px solid #f5f5d4; border-bottom: 4px solid #f5f5d4; margin: 0px 10px 10px 10px; text-align: center;]addiction is forcing me to intervene[/style][STYLE=background-color: #f2f2f2; margin: 0px 10px 0px 10px; padding: 5px;] [/style][STYLE=background-color: #f2f2f2; background-image: url('http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h99/houndoomXdelta/backgrounds/notebooktext.png'); margin: 0px 10px 0px 10px; padding: 0px 5px 11px 5px; line-height: 11px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px; color: #303030; text-align: justify;] `` Lillian let out a exhausted sigh as she walked out of her dressing room. She rubbed her eyes as she yawned some. She had a long day so far. She had interviews with three different TV shows. A photograph sessions for some bathing suit magazine and a meet and greet event at a restaurant in downtown. The female stood on her tip toe with her arms outstretched towards the ceiling, arching her back some as she stretched. Lillian smiled some as she felt better after that stretch. She truly did act like a cat sometimes. Her stomach began to rumble some, making the smile from Lillian's face disappear. Lillian looked down at her stomach and stared at it as if it was going to stop it from growling. It proved to be a worthless effort for it rumbled again. Making a raspberry with her lips in frustration at her tummy, she made her way to the cafe. `` "Why do I have to be hungry now~? I want to sleep." complained Lillian to herself. The way she currently talked may sound like some tired meaningless mumbles to some passer-bys. Lillian was currently wearing some comfy lazy clothes. A t-shirt with her hero name across her shirt. The letters of 'Copy Kat' was printed in a orange and black tiger pattern and underneath the name was a tiger paw print. With that, she wore plain black sweatpants and tennis shoes. Her blonde curly hair was pulled back into a ponytail. Her light blue eyes looked up to see the cafe within a close distance. Her tummy rumbled even more as if urging Lillian to walk faster. "Hold... on tummy. We'll get there." mumbled Lillian tiredly. `` Lillian finally entered into the cafe, quickly grabbing a plate of a burger from one of the buffet stands. She added two handful of fries along with a bottle of Dr.Pepper. The tired female turned around to see some people sitting at random tables. However, one managed to catch her eye. It was none other than her husband. That brought a smile to her sleepy face. Then she saw a girl sitting at the table with him, Alicia. Lillian didn't really know her all too well. Let's just say Lillian isn't exactly a social butterfly. She made her way over to the table sat down next to her husband, setting her meal down on the table in the process. Lillian gave him a quick kiss on the cheek and smiled more. "Hey hon~" said Lillian before turning to Valkyrie, "Hello there Valkyrie!" greeted Lillian in a happy voice but of course there was traces of tiredness within her voice and it was also obvious within her face expression. `` The female took a chomp into her hamburger ravenously, making a 'mmmmmm!' sound as she chewed on the burger. Lillian hadn't realized how hungry she was until now. [/style][STYLE=-moz-border-radius: 0px 0px 30px 30px; -webkit-border-radius: 0px 0px 30px 30px; border-radius: 0px 0px 30px 30px; -o-border-radius: 0px 0px 30px 30px; background-color: #f2f2f2; margin: 0px 10px 0px 10px; padding: 5px; padding-bottom: 15px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 10px;]✚ words -- 490 words ✚ tags -- Gluttony and my hubby~ :3 ✚ notes -- ohmnomnom? ✚ lyrics by Secondhand Serenade - You And I[/style][STYLE=text-align: center; font-size: 10px; font-family: arial black; color: #191919; line-height: 9px;]CREDIT TO ZETTA OF BTN[/style]

[Dmitri Newall]

It seemed as though, by a random act of fate, Dmitri was hungry and he just so happened to be in the same area as Hope Tower. The man had been out shopping, browsing about various wares. He was mostly shopping for clothes, though he did make a stop at a toy store. Being self-conscious as he was, when he browsed the shelves he made to look like a puzzled boyfriend searching for a gift for their female companion. The young man had an appearance to keep up after all. He hadn't been planning to actually purchase anything, but there was a cute white teddy bear that was far too soft and adorable to ignore. It was about two feet and a few inches tall, and was just right to carry around under his arm which is exactly what he did.

As previously stated, he got hungry. What could you expect? Walking around and shopping worked up an appetite. He wasn't quite sure where he wanted to eat. Dmitri was dressed in a casual suit. A black jacket along with matching pants and a pair of dress shoes. His white dress shirt had the first three buttons undone and he wore no tie. His attire was one that could warrant going to a fancier store if he buttoned everything up. He wasn't feeling fancy though. Hope Tower was nearby and there was a cafe for them to eat in. It might be nice if he were to run into one of the other heroes, too.

Of course, the man didn't really completely think about the situation. When he entered the cafe he remembered the teddy bear he still had under his arm. Three other heroes were gathered chatting it up, well two of them were as one might expect Alicia didn't seem all that into it. Dmitri headed to the counter to order a simple turkey sandwich and a Diet Coke. Most certainly the three would ask about his bear and he didn't want to go through the motions of telling a most probably horrible story about him having a girlfriend. The man held back a sigh. It'd be even more awkward if he ignored them completely though. After all, he wasn't like that. He was friendly and optimistic.

A little inward nod of reassurance later he would take his plate and drink, holding the drink in the same hand as the arm that trapped the bear under it and walked over to the group. "Fancy meeting you here." he said in a friendly manner. "Why wasn't I invited to the party?" Dmitri would end with a light chuckle and a smile before setting down his plate a drink. "I hope you don't mind me joining." He doubted that either Angelus or Lillian would mind so he sat, setting his bear companion on the ground hoping to bring little attention to it.

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[Angelus Tenebrae]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0px,true][atrb=width,420,true] [STYLE=float: left; width: 90px; height: 90px; background-image: url(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m193/Foxman94/Flags-Kikuro4coloredicon.png); border-radius: 15px; border: #770000 solid 3px; margin-left: 20px;] [/style] [STYLE=float: left; width: 50px; height: 60px; background-image: url(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m193/Foxman94/Flags-Kikuro4coloredicon.png); border-radius: 10px; border: #770000 solid 3px; margin-left: 6px;] [/style] [STYLE=float: left; background-color: #770000; color: #fff; font-size: 30px; font-family: arial; text-shadow: #fff 1px 1px 1px; padding: 5px; margin-left: 10px;] I [/style][STYLE=float: left; color: #222; font-size: 30px; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: -3px; padding: 4px; 2px 4px 0px;]AM AN EXILE *[/style][STYLE=background: url(http://i.imgur.com/45860.gif); width: 450px; height: 80px; border-bottom: #770000 6px solid; border-radius: 14px 14px 0px 0px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 14px; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 14px; margin-top: -40px;] [/style] [STYLE=float: right; color: #222; font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; padding: 4px; margin-top: -19px; margin-right: 8px;] A SOUJORNER [/style][STYLE=background-color: #1d1d1d; text-align: justify; color: #c2c2c2; font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; line-height: 10px; padding: 1px; padding-left: 122px;] ❚ WORDS 338 ❚ TAGS Lillian, Dmitri, and Alicia ❚ NOTES Kill it with fir... Kindness.[/style][STYLE=background-color: #1d1d1d; font-family: verdana; font-size: 9px; color: #c2c2c2; text-align: justify; line-height: 11px; padding: 0px 30px 10px 30px;] Angelus laughed to himself slightly when Alicia began to speak back to him. Her attitude was similar to a wolverine, except the wolverine was nicer. Alicia never seemed to have anything nice to say about anything. Always on the defensive. Always just so bleh. A person with ice for blood would be more appealing and cordial. Oh, Alicia. You’re just too funny. Of course I have more to talk about. Angelus said with a smile before he heard a familiar voice. Sure enough, it was his wife. Hey, love. How’d the shoot go? He asked his wife with another smile. He hated what his wife’s company made her do. Dress in next to nothing just to raise their business. Greedy bastards. He was sure other heroes thought less of Lillian because of her hero suit, but if only they knew she had no choice. Angelus finished off his bottle of water just as another of his companions walked up. Dmitri, otherwise known as Sky Knight. Angelus knew next to nothing about Dmitri other than he occasionally saw him with stuffed animals. That was about it. That and is NEXT powers. Hello Dmitri, you weren’t invited because we didn’t see you working out. But you’re here now so how’s your day been? Angelus said to his white haired acquaintance, obviously not minding him joining. Out of the corner of his eye though, he spotted something strange. A large teddy bear. Why did he have it here? Was it someone special’s birthday? How close was valentine’s day anyway? Anyway, time for a conversation starter. Hmmm? Dmitri… um… If you don’t mind me asking, who’s birthday is it? Angelus asked his companion, not really gesturing toward the bear, but almost insinuating it. He didn’t ask in a “why do you have a bear?” type of tone, but instead a “who’s the bear for?” type of tone. One much less confrontational. Did you, perhaps, get it for Alicia? She seems like she’s in a bad mood today. Angelus said with a smile. [/style][STYLE=background-color: #1d1d1d; color: #434343; font-family: verdana; font-size: 8px; text-align: right; padding: 0px 10px 5px 0px;]made by ayu of btn [/style]

[Alicia Baker]

Speak of the devil, Lillian came up to them and started talking after giving some irritating public affection to her husband. She chimed in to say hello to her and the icy blonde's expression tightened all the more. She was sitting by the table she wanted to be alone in. There were so many people at once, she just wanted to crawl into a hole somewhere if just to get away from these people. Dmitri was at least tolerable, but the whole teddy bear was a bit odd. Did he like cute things? Alicia didn't think hat men liked things like those, but it would make more sense if it was a gift for someone.

"..." She didn't say a word to Lillian, at best, she got a small grunt. The lowest form of acknowledgement but hopefully it'd make her shut her trap and keep her from talking to her. She wanted no happy nonsense today. She was all serious business here.

"I..." She paused, seeing that Dmitri was getting comfortable now with putting his plate and drink down on the table. She sunk down a little in her chair and was clearly dreading this entire scenario, but she straightened herself out and put her hands on her lap like a lady would do. ...she'd have to tolerate this, somehow.

"I'm not funny." Her eyes immediately whipped back to Angelus almost as if at any moment a snarl would come from her like an angry wild cat. Her eyebrows shot right up when he asked Dmitri if he got the teddy bear for her. She was at a loss of words really.

"I am not deserving, so don't bother." She finally spoke though with uncertainty.

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[Lillian Tenebrae]

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[Dmitri Newall]

"My day has been quite nice. I was actually out shopping and I decided to stop in for some lunch." he answered Angelus amiably as he settled down in his seat. He was relieved that they had yet to mention his teddy bear, but also a bit concerned about the fact that Alicia didn't seem to be all that happy staying with the group. If she wanted to leave she could just do it. As sad or mean as it sounded having the young woman leave wouldn't really adversely effect any of them. After all, Alicia wasn't exactly the most sociable person in the world.

Dmitri was stopped mid-bite when Angelus asked whose birthday it was and if he had bought it for Alicia. Lillian followed in suit in a mildly obnoxious way, but the man didn't mind her reaction. What he did mind was the fact that no amount of willing had helped disguise the fact that he had a teddy bear with him. Alicia seemed upset and the other two heroes seemed to assume it was for the young woman. Dmitri felt a bit put on the spot. He'd expected to use the excuse of a girlfriend, but Alicia might like it... The man bit his sandwich and chewed raising a finger to signify he'd answer after he swallowed.

How could he even be sure if Alicia would appreciate it? The way she said she didn't deserve the bear tugged at Dmitri's heartstrings and in the second or two it took to chew and swallow he'd decided to hand over his furry friend. "I did indeed buy it for Alicia." he said with a light smile as he set down his sandwich. "It wasn't for any special occasion or anything." he added figuring that Alicia wouldn't want unneeded attention over what the 'special occasion' was. Dmitri would pick up the bear and hold it out to Alicia. "I just thought that since you weren't much of a socializer with people you might appreciate a non-human companion." he explained to her. Inwardly, Dmitri was sorry to part with the teddy bear, he'd just gotten it after all, but hopefully it would be going to a needy home.

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[Angelus Tenebrae]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0px,true][atrb=width,420,true] [STYLE=float: left; width: 90px; height: 90px; background-image: url(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m193/Foxman94/Flags-Kikuro4coloredicon.png); border-radius: 15px; border: #770000 solid 3px; margin-left: 20px;] [/style] [STYLE=float: left; width: 50px; height: 60px; background-image: url(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m193/Foxman94/Flags-Kikuro4coloredicon.png); border-radius: 10px; border: #770000 solid 3px; margin-left: 6px;] [/style] [STYLE=float: left; background-color: #770000; color: #fff; font-size: 30px; font-family: arial; text-shadow: #fff 1px 1px 1px; padding: 5px; margin-left: 10px;] I [/style][STYLE=float: left; color: #222; font-size: 30px; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: -3px; padding: 4px; 2px 4px 0px;]AM AN EXILE *[/style][STYLE=background: url(http://i.imgur.com/45860.gif); width: 450px; height: 80px; border-bottom: #770000 6px solid; border-radius: 14px 14px 0px 0px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 14px; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 14px; margin-top: -40px;] [/style] [STYLE=float: right; color: #222; font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; padding: 4px; margin-top: -19px; margin-right: 8px;] A SOUJORNER [/style][STYLE=background-color: #1d1d1d; text-align: justify; color: #c2c2c2; font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; line-height: 10px; padding: 1px; padding-left: 122px;] ❚ WORDS 254 ❚ TAGS Mass Effect 3 (Everyone) ❚ NOTES Crappy post is short and crappy. Sorry. [/style][STYLE=background-color: #1d1d1d; font-family: verdana; font-size: 9px; color: #c2c2c2; text-align: justify; line-height: 11px; padding: 0px 30px 10px 30px;] Angelus laughed some during the conversation. He had to. So many different reactions sparked from just a few simple questions. He felt like a puppeteer a bit. Angelus’s strategy to deal with the “Ice Queen” was working out well. Kill it with kindness. Lillian began to speak, acting her usual adorable self. Many saw her as obnoxious, but Angelus felt different. He loved her after all. Of course, Lillian. We can go pick one up right after we’re done here if you’d like. Mind telling me where you got it, Dmitri? Angelus asked before raising an eyebrow at some of his fellow male’s responses. Dmitri went with it. Oh it was all too perfect. How he phrased it too was simply spot on. Angelus clapped a bit and smiled bigger. There you go, Alicia. Now brighten up! We’re all friends here. He said with a few laughs. Enjoying company, obviously. Due to his upbringing, Angelus faired his best in large crowds of people. Seemed right to him. Now being alone, that was unusual. His eyes wandered to outside. The cityscape sent his mind ablaze with ideas. Hey… is it just me or has the city been pretty… peaceful as of late? I don’t seem to catch any calls or anything. Angelus asked as he rested his chin on his hand. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind not getting called. In fact it’s kinda nice. Means people aren’t in danger you know? He added before retying his ponytail. It was starting to look messy. [/style][STYLE=background-color: #1d1d1d; color: #434343; font-family: verdana; font-size: 8px; text-align: right; padding: 0px 10px 5px 0px;]made by ayu of btn [/style]

[Alicia Baker]

Alicia listening on, they were believeing it was still her birthday when it wasn't. When Dmitri told them all that he did buy it for her, the blonde quickly arched her eyebrows in surprise over it. Why would he even think about her? This was maddening. At least he admitted that it wasn't for a special occasion, but that only made her feel all the more awkward because of it. Why bother? He gave it to her, stating that since she isn't the most social of people that a non-human companion would suit her better.

She reached out and took the bear. Her eyes analyzed every bit of its fluffy, appealing shape. She didn't know what to say and just stared at it and then at Dmitri. "...thank you?" She sounded so uncertain, so unlike herself. She was too inwardly astonished by this random act of kindness. Of course, as soon as Angelus chimed in her ice re-froze over her.

"I'm not friends with any of you." But she too, looked outside the wide windows. "It isn't a hunch. Crime rates have gone down almost 50%. They're intimidated by us, but of course there will be stragglers. Criminals behave like bugs. They stay away for awhile, but as soon as they find a hole they crawl in and do as they please. ...this will be temporary, don't relax too much because of it." She sipped her chocolate milk, quite content with talking more about serious subjects than anything else.

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[Lillian Tenebrae]

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[Dmitri Newall]

The reaction to Dmitri giving up the teddy bear was almost enough to make up for the loss of a new friend. Especially Alicia's reaction. Usually the girl was so absolute and upfront, but when presented with the spontaneous gift she was taken by surprise. It was reflected in the way she responded. "It was nothing." he'd say in reply to Alicia's thank you with a smile.

The small opening that had been made by the gift was closed by Angelus speaking. It was disappointing to him ever so slightly. After all, he'd accomplished something quite amazing by accident. Unlike Lillian, he wasn't surprised by her statement of not being any of their friends. It was a normal response from the girl. Plus, in reality all of them were rivals. He himself didn't feel any real 'friendship' between them, but at least he acted kindly towards his fellows.

The conversation then turned to conversation about the crime rate in the city. Alicia's speaking of it being temporary stirred up the young boy in Dmitri's mind. The man reclined back in his chair and continued to consume his sandwich. Between bites he mumbled mostly to himself. "It'd be awesome to have a supervillian show up." It was mostly a slip of the tongue as he was partially lost in thoughts of being super awesome and cool and defeating a supervillian and becoming more widely known because of it.

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[Angelus Tenebrae]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellspacing,0px,true][atrb=width,420,true] [STYLE=float: left; width: 90px; height: 90px; background-image: url(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m193/Foxman94/Flags-Kikuro4coloredicon.png); border-radius: 15px; border: #770000 solid 3px; margin-left: 20px;] [/style] [STYLE=float: left; width: 50px; height: 60px; background-image: url(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m193/Foxman94/Flags-Kikuro4coloredicon.png); border-radius: 10px; border: #770000 solid 3px; margin-left: 6px;] [/style] [STYLE=float: left; background-color: #770000; color: #fff; font-size: 30px; font-family: arial; text-shadow: #fff 1px 1px 1px; padding: 5px; margin-left: 10px;] I [/style][STYLE=float: left; color: #222; font-size: 30px; font-family: arial; letter-spacing: -3px; padding: 4px; 2px 4px 0px;]AM AN EXILE *[/style][STYLE=background: url(http://i.imgur.com/45860.gif); width: 450px; height: 80px; border-bottom: #770000 6px solid; border-radius: 14px 14px 0px 0px; -moz-border-radius-topright: 14px; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 14px; margin-top: -40px;] [/style] [STYLE=float: right; color: #222; font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; padding: 4px; margin-top: -19px; margin-right: 8px;] A SOUJORNER [/style][STYLE=background-color: #1d1d1d; text-align: justify; color: #c2c2c2; font-size: 9px; font-family: arial; line-height: 10px; padding: 1px; padding-left: 122px;] ❚ WORDS 375 ❚ TAGS Lillian, Alicia, Dmitri ❚ NOTES Nope.avi[/style][STYLE=background-color: #1d1d1d; font-family: verdana; font-size: 9px; color: #c2c2c2; text-align: justify; line-height: 11px; padding: 0px 30px 10px 30px;] Angelus smiled to himself more at how his wife reacted to being able to go get a stuffed bear later. She was so adorable to him. Many people found her irritating and annoying, but they were foolish. Foolish and wrong. Majority of the time, those very same people were like Alicia. Cold as ice and completely unlikeable. Although something did dumbfound him. How Alicia reacted to being given the bear. Typically she was your stereotypical ice bitch who was smart as a whip. But the bear caught her off guard. Oh how perfect this was turning out. Angelus did “ruin” the moment a bit, he could feel. Oh how dare he call people he spent the majority of his days with “friends”? That was just unacceptable

[/b][/i]. He knew that Alicia felt that way and he was getting similar vibes from Dmitri. To those two, all other heroes were just rivals. To Angelus, Heroes were friends. Anyone who fought to save others was a friend.

The fact of the matter is that I don’t see any of you as rivals. Sure, we “compete” for some trivial numbers, but we all want the same thing, I’d hope. We all want to save people. That’s good enough to me. Angelus said to the group before scratching his head some. But if you’re all that stubborn, then I suppose you can say ‘The Enemy of my enemy is my friend.’ He added with a slight laugh.

What Alicia said in response to Angelus’s crime statement kind of ate at him a bit. He knew people would fear him, after all he could kill you with your own shadow, but for crime rate to drop that much because of a few heroes seemed a stretch at best. But what Dmitri said almost angered him. Why would a ‘supervillian’ showing up be ‘awesome’? I don’t think we’d be able to even do much against one if one did show up to begin with. You’ve read the comics, I’m sure. He said before adjusting in his chair. He felt a little preachy, but eh. They have entire leagues devoted to fighting ‘supervillians’. Leagues, as in people who actually like eachother. I’m sorry if I sound preachy, but that’s my take on it.

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