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Post by katt on Nov 17, 2016 14:38:32 GMT -4
This it take a few precious seconds to keep her under and by this time you're at the hotel room door. As soon as Edward opens the door you spot weapon cases scattered about, weapons on the table, an AWP's barrel pokes out the window. Everything in the room reflected Edward's moments before he gathered everything and drove to the Hallowed, Malone would be.... unnerved by this? More worried you assumed.
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Post by Pawzkat on Nov 18, 2016 10:46:35 GMT -4
If Malone would be worried, then Ches would be as well. Or at least, appear to me. Ches-Malone visibly shrinks into himself, 'nervous' gaze latching onto the floor, away from all of the weapons laying out in the open.
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Post by katt on Nov 18, 2016 12:45:21 GMT -4
Once you're in Edward closes the door quickly and makes his way into his room, disposing his security garb for pajamas.
"Alright. Make yourself at home."
Even though these words are harmless he's watching you very, very carefully.
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Post by Pawzkat on Nov 18, 2016 12:47:53 GMT -4
"Okay," Ches-Malone squeaks out. Lifting his gaze, he looks for a spot to sit around the room. Wwmd?
[let's play a new game. wwmd [what would malone do?]
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Post by katt on Nov 18, 2016 13:15:56 GMT -4
Malone spends a decent amount of time being looked after by her management & makeup team so it's natural she'll want to go into the bathroom- plus it gives you the chance to breathe.
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Post by Pawzkat on Nov 19, 2016 13:21:12 GMT -4
"I'm going to go to the bathroom," Ches-Malone announces, swaying in the slightest. He directs the girl's body over to the adjourning door, stepping delicately around the assortment of weapons.
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Post by katt on Nov 19, 2016 18:33:19 GMT -4
Once inside you quickly slam their shut then lock it for good measure, it's not like he really knows Malone, right? Anyway you can take a breather and figure your next move... you should probably also check where your physical body is while we're at it.
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Post by Pawzkat on Nov 19, 2016 19:15:10 GMT -4
Fly-body, fly-body, wherefore art thou fly-body? (Even though wherefore actually means why, not where)
Ches drags himself over to the sink to stare at Malone's reflection. God, does he look tense. If it weren't for his ability to read memories, or innate adaptability, Ches doubted he would of survived this. Crafting a stage persona was one thing, but stealing someone's body and assuming their personality was another. If he didn't manage to snag contact with Isaiah or another Messenger soon, it would be all over for Malone. They could get Edward though - they would - there was no doubt about that. Meekly, the man probed his mind abilities about, as if holding onto the slim hope that another Messenger might be in range.
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Post by katt on Nov 19, 2016 19:31:34 GMT -4
Your body is currently resting on the wall, quite close to the extractor fan that leads straight into this bathroom so it's not too far away thank god. On the other hand though, there's no one around, not a single blip apart from Malone. This thought stresses you out a little more and you splash some cool water on your face, hoping it'll calm you down. The only chance of you lasting much longer is if you convince Malone too let you have her body which means talking to her- you're sure that can't end too well but time's running out.
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Post by Pawzkat on Nov 19, 2016 19:39:15 GMT -4
Well shit. Being pushed into a corner really sucks. Ches' main objective here is to ensure Malone's safety [kinda], which is why he abducted her body in the first place [kinda]. Just to keep her safe. Really. Ches-Malone sucks in a deep breath, before sitting down on the closed toilet seat, and turning his powers within.
/ MALONE. WAKEY WAKEY. /
What to say now? He did kinda force her soul into the backseat position...
/ MALONE YOU CAN NO TRUST THIS MAN. IT WILL NO END GOOD FOR YOU, OR ANY OF THE OTHERS? /
Should he really mention the others? Ches had too. Hopefully it ended well.
/ EDWARD IS A CREATURE OF GREED AND DESPERATION. PROVIDED HE RECEIVES HIS PAYMENT IN THE END, HE WON'T HESITATE. /
Not bad, not bad. Should he need to, Ches might even share some of the hitman's past. Only if this moment soured, however. What that man had seen was his own, and Ches was a trespasser, a thief. He didn't need to bring another one into the equation.
/ WE NEED TO GET OUT OF HERE, MALONE. BUT WE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER. CAN YOU DO THAT? /
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Post by katt on Nov 19, 2016 19:45:26 GMT -4
/PLEASE/
You instantly feel the desperation flooding through her mind, fear and shock seeping in at the edges as the happy sleep you've had her under is pushed away.
/ YOU DONT UNDERSTAND CHES. I'M BEGGING YOU. IF I GO BACK I'M DEAD/
There's silence for a few moments and you feel your eyes, no, Malone's eyes become wet. Oh god the last thing you want is Edward busting in and seeing her so vulnerable, there's a high chance he'll take advantage of her weakness to feed more lies.
/ I DON'T WANT TO DIE/
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Post by Pawzkat on Nov 19, 2016 20:00:24 GMT -4
Ches hesitates. Dead..? Malone wouldn't be dead - she's the darling of the Messengers. Heck, he was sure many of the others saw her like a younger sister to them. Sure, there would be scolding. But Isaiah would surely understand that Malone was young and impressionable. Yet, there was no denying the sorrow he feel just then from the girl.. deep and frustrating, as if something else was at work.
/ YOU WOULDN'T BE DEAD, MALONE. THAT"S RIDICULOUS. / Ches tries to reassure the girl. / ISAIAH IS A GOOD MAN. HE'S ...NOT A KILLER. / Even as he thinks this, the events from earlier that day flash in Ches' mind. How angry Isaiah had been, the treatment of Edward. ..the sides of Isaiah that Ches has never seen before. Of course, his reaction was all justified though - wasn't it? Diane had almost /died/, Edward had been meaning to kill her. It was justified. It had to be.
' Fuck man, don't doubt yourself, ' Ches thinks to himself. It was all ludicrous. Isaiah was kind and just.. Edward wouldn't of ended up dead.
/ EDWARD IS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF YOU, MALONE. PLEASE, I JUST WANT YOU SAFE. WE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER. / And stop the crying, for one. That wouldn't be good.
[ rip me and ches' ping-ponging personality ]
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Post by katt on Nov 19, 2016 20:22:29 GMT -4
/YOU THINK SO?/ She acknowledges and you can feel her slowly shifting to your opinion. No wonder she came with Edward, with enough fear or persuasion she'll drift to anyone because- this is when it hits you- she's as susceptible to ideas as much as your fans are, vulnerable to the media and to anyone who sounds like they know what they're talking about. You try respond when you hear a voice:
"Malone? Are you okay in there?"
Dammit, that's Edward.
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Post by Pawzkat on Nov 19, 2016 20:42:08 GMT -4
/ I DO, / Ches asserts. He needs to keep Malone calm, and not panic. His eyes dart towards the bathroom door. Strengthening his nerve, Ches-Malone calls out quietly, "Yea.. I'm fine." He doesn't elaborate.
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Post by katt on Nov 19, 2016 20:56:06 GMT -4
/I TRUST YOU/ Malone responds and you can't say you're shocked. /AND EDWARD TRUSTS ME. IF I COULD-/ She pauses. /IF I COLD HAVE MY BODY BACK I'LL... I'LL FIND A WAY TO HELP/
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Post by Pawzkat on Nov 19, 2016 21:17:34 GMT -4
/ WE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER ON THIS. / Ches says. It would be nice to let Malone have her body back and rest for a bit, though. / I'M REALLY SORRY FOR SNATCHING YOUR BODY. I'LL GIVE IT BACK TO YOU KNOW. /
Hesitating as he releases the reigns but remains in the mindscape, Ches adds, / BE CAREFUL, MALONE. I DON'T WANT YOU TO DIE. I'LL BE HERE, OKAY? /
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Post by katt on Nov 20, 2016 10:44:32 GMT -4
/OKAY/ Malone responds, putting on the "brave face" as Edward hammers on the door, demanding to know what's going on. /I WON'T LET YOU DOWN/
"I'm coming, I'm coming" She quickly washes her hands and rushes over to the door but then pauses. /I'M SORRY ABOUT THIS CHES/
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Post by Pawzkat on Nov 21, 2016 9:08:31 GMT -4
/..WHAT?/ Ches asks, confused as to what the Messenger's 'I'm sorry about this' means.
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Post by katt on Nov 21, 2016 12:08:02 GMT -4
/ABOUT LEAVING/ Malone responds, totally oblivious to how bad it could sound from Ches's point of view.
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Post by Pawzkat on Nov 21, 2016 12:33:57 GMT -4
[rip miny heart attack]
Oh, right. / NO PROBLEM, / He responds, / I MEAN, LIVING AROUND A BUNCH OF BORING GROWN-UPS CAN'T BE ALL THAT FUN. /
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Post by katt on Nov 21, 2016 15:09:51 GMT -4
(pray 4 pawz)
/I DO KINDA HATE IT./ She responds as nonchalantly as she can, you're aware of her moving over to the window. Meanwhile you're now in your own body, still outside. /WHERE ARE YOU?/
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Post by Pawzkat on Nov 21, 2016 22:33:11 GMT -4
Fly-Ches buzzs a bit closer, / I'M THE FLY, OUTSIDE OF THE WINDOW. /
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Post by katt on Nov 22, 2016 3:37:11 GMT -4
/WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME IN?/ She questions, pretending to be deep in thought when really she's looking at you through the window.
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Post by Pawzkat on Nov 22, 2016 9:55:02 GMT -4
/ YES PLEASE, / Ches answers. / IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG - I'M NOT SAYING IT WILL, I CAN BE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU. /
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Post by katt on Nov 22, 2016 15:48:42 GMT -4
/ALRIGHT/ Malone replies before quickly opening the window. You barely have enough time to fly in before she gently closes the window and slinks over to the sofa. /I'M GOING TO PLAY NICE WITH HIM/
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