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Post by silverviper2134 on Oct 18, 2008 15:27:18 GMT -6
Wrath couldn't help but giggle slightly. However, when Martel gagged again, he growled. "I'd suggest you keep quiet" he hissed, tightening his grip on her. Apparently he forgot Dante's warning.
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Post by aspiredeathe on Oct 18, 2008 15:37:08 GMT -6
Jean jumped slightly as Douglas snapped at him.
He heard the boy whisper something and i didn't sound very friendly.
"Okay."His eyes shifted back to the Colonel, trying to give her his best look of belief.
He'd perhaps head the Mustang after this, knowing his boss would figure something out. Or tell him he really was paranoid.
"Well, here's the file. It's a bit messed up 'cause the prisoner got loose at one point. If there's anything missing or unclear, i'd be glad to assist."He was about to salute, signifying his leave when an idea struck him.
"Actually.."He pulled the file back "There's something in it that i have to tell him personally. No offence ma'am, but the Führer specifically requested it to be his ears only." If the Führer did come back and question his last statement, Jean would plea having mixed up orders from last week and this.
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Post by dante on Oct 18, 2008 15:45:13 GMT -6
Dante gritted her teeth when she noticed Wrath was practically crushing their hostage. "Be gentle with her, I'm not going to tell you again," she scolded him as softly as she could, then looked down at Martel. "And enough with the gagging."
Sloth barely payed any attention to him as he spoke, hoping he would leave already. She took the file as he handed it to her and was about to walk away, but stopped when she felt him grab it away from her.
She looked at him suspiciously after he offered his explanation, then sighed in frustration. "Fine, whatever you say. Now please leave."
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Post by silverviper2134 on Oct 18, 2008 15:48:09 GMT -6
Martel rose her eyebrows. Did Dante really expect her to stop gagging when she was fighting the urge to vomit? Not gonna happen!
Wrath winced, loosening his grip very slightly. It was still too tight to be comfortable, but it was an improvement.
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Post by aspiredeathe on Oct 18, 2008 15:52:17 GMT -6
Jean frowned slightly.
'So that didn't work.' He'd hoped to have been invited in. But wanting him gone so badly...
"Of course ma'am."He tucked the file under his arm and saluted, casting another quick glance into the room before turning on his heel.
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Post by dante on Oct 18, 2008 15:58:23 GMT -6
Sloth sighed in relief when he walked off. Turning to face Dante, she widened her eyes when she found her master glaring back at her.
"Nicely done," Dante congratulated her, sarcasm dripping from her voice.
Sloth bowed her head, feeling ashamed of herself. "I'm sorry, master, but I did the best I could. I don't perform that well under stress..."
"So I noticed," Dante hummed, crossing her legs. "I can't tell you how hard it was for me not to throw something at you."
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Post by silverviper2134 on Oct 18, 2008 15:59:54 GMT -6
"Can we go now? She's annoying me" Wrath whined, glaring at Martel.
The chimera just ignored the child. Maybe if she did, she'd get out of here quicker.
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Post by aspiredeathe on Oct 18, 2008 16:12:59 GMT -6
Jean didn't trust the situation. And he'd previously gotten warnings about Douglas from Mustang before. Although, he was pretty sure it was because he had trouble with women in high ranks.
Jean quietly made his way back towards the door, keeping to the wall.
The child was complaining about someone...
'If only i could see!' Jean frowned to himself, he was getting risky. He moved more toward the door, kneeling down as he slowly peered around the door, glad the hallway was dimly light too.
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Post by dante on Oct 18, 2008 16:22:59 GMT -6
Dante closed her eyes and leaned back in the couch, looking like she was about to fall asleep."I need to rest for a few moments first, Wrath."
"Would you like something to drink, master?" Sloth inquired.
"A glass of wine would be nice," Dante responded mirthlessly.
Sloth bowed respectfully and went over to Pride's liquor cabinet. Pulling out a bottle of red wine, she set it on the counter and went to fetch a glass.
"Why is Pride not in today, Sloth?" Dante asked her minion curiously, opening an eye. It was strange for him to miss a day of work.
"He is having a meeting with the others. I don't know what about," Sloth said as she returned to the counter with a crystal glass. Popping the cork off the wine bottle, she started to pour a drink for her master.
Dante closed her eyes again. "I'm surprised he didn't inform me of it. But I trust he has his reasons... He is my masterpiece, after all."
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Post by silverviper2134 on Oct 18, 2008 16:24:38 GMT -6
Wrath whined, sounding like a spoiled child who wasn't getting his way. He wanted to jump on the bed, not stand here watching Dante drink wine! That wasn't any fun!
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Post by aspiredeathe on Oct 18, 2008 16:32:34 GMT -6
Jean was confused now.
Pride? Sloth? Weren't they the sins.
"Oh god.."He mouthed finally realising it. He was dealing with Homonculi!
Colonel Douglas was Sloth, he could recognize her voice.
Pride..He didn't quite know who yet, but he had his suspicions. This was after all the Fürher's office. And their boss, the person behind all the things that seemed to go wrong these days.
He stayed there for a moment, what should he do? Run in and arrest them? Go get help? Yell?
Getting back-up seemed the best option, but what if they left in the time he'd be absent. No one would believe him, save Mustang and the group.
He pondered rushing in, but knew they were dangerous.
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Post by dante on Oct 18, 2008 16:45:34 GMT -6
"Wrath, if you can't behave properly, you're going to have to remain a homunculus," Dante admonished the brat, not in any mood to deal with his antics.
Sloth walked over to the couch and handed her master a glass of wine, then stepped back and bowed once again.
Dante brought the glass to her lips and took a small sip. She savored the red liquid in her mouth, enjoying the taste. Alcohol was just the thing she needed after such a long and tiring day. "Mmm..."
Sloth took a seat on the chair across from her. "What exactly happened? If you don't mind me asking..."
"I was assaulted by a renegade alchemist while I was pursuing your rogue siblings. And then I ran into Hohenheim of Light after I fled to the underground city with the girl," Dante explained, her voice growing bitter at the mention of her old lover.
Sloth nodded. "I see... And I take it you'll be jumping early?" she asked, eyes drifting to the concealed wound.
"That's right. As soon as I get back to Dublith, I will transfer myself into my student's body," Dante said as she grabbed her brooch and looked down at it. "Hopefully I have enough left of the Stone to carry out the process..."
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Post by silverviper2134 on Oct 18, 2008 16:46:47 GMT -6
Wrath nodded, then glanced at the door. It was open. That wasn't a good sign. "Master....I think we're being watched" he whispered urgently.
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Post by aspiredeathe on Oct 18, 2008 16:56:36 GMT -6
Jean made a mental note of all the things they were saying.
'Hohenheim?! Why would she know him? And stones? Body transfers?' Jean felt it time to leave.. He'd got enough info and knew they would eventually head to Dublith.
He edged away from the door slowly, he had to tell Mustang!
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Post by dante on Oct 18, 2008 17:03:32 GMT -6
Dante looked over to the door and frowned deeply when she saw it was open. Fortunately for the eavesdropping lieutenant, she could not see him in the darkness with her bad eyes. She looked at Sloth expectantly, waiting for an explanation.
"I apologize, master," Sloth bowed her head. "I must have - "
The alchemy teacher splashed her wine all over the colonel, silencing her rather effectively. "Enough of your excuses! Now go close the door. And if you see anyone in the hallway, kill them and dispose of the body."
Sloth nodded, brushing a wet bang from her vision. She stood up and headed for the door, ready to eliminate any poor sap she might find loitering in the hallway.
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Post by silverviper2134 on Oct 18, 2008 17:05:08 GMT -6
"Master....." Wrath began nervously. Now that he knew someone was watching them, he really wanted to leave. Not so he could play, but so he wouldn't have to worry about someone finding them and hurting his mommy.
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Post by aspiredeathe on Oct 18, 2008 17:08:39 GMT -6
Jean froze, having heard the order.
He was still far from the end of the corridor.
Without a glance to the door, he quickened his pace, trying not to make too much noise.
He scrambled behind a bushy plant halfway down the corridor, pulling his jacket over his head and flattening himself against the wall, praying the bad lighting would work to his advantage.
But just in case, he drew his gun. He may not be as good a shot as Hawkeye, but he had no intention of dieing here.
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Post by dante on Oct 18, 2008 17:17:00 GMT -6
Sloth stepped into the hallway and looked around. There didn't seem to be anyone around, but she decided a quick patrol wouldn't hurt. She walked down the hallway and stopped near the bushy plant, surveying the darkness around her for any figures.
"Hmm...." Satisfied, the homunculus turned around and went to check the other end of the hallway.
"Good evening, Colonel Douglas!" the chipper voice of a young woman could be heard in the distance. "How are - MMMPH!"
The unfortunate young cadet could be heard choking a gurgling before going silent. Her body could be heard hitting the floor a moment later.
"Insignificant worm," Sloth muttered, picking up the corpse.
Dante smiled when she heard the struggle going on outside. "It seems our Sloth isn't as incompetent as I thought..."
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Post by silverviper2134 on Oct 18, 2008 17:18:25 GMT -6
Despite his worries, Wrath giggled slightly. He loved it when humans died, espically when Sloth drowned them. It just made his life a little better.
Martel, meanwhile, was starting to get annoyed. "Mind letting me go, you little brat?" she hissed, too low for anyone outside the room to here.
"You want me to start choking you again?" the child growled, looking very eager to do so.
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Post by aspiredeathe on Oct 18, 2008 17:25:27 GMT -6
Jean held his breath as she stopped right next to him.
He thought she'd seen him till she turned away. He let out his breath when sure she wasn't within earshot. He made to move when a strange sound was heard. He couldn't quite place it, yet it didn't sound good. Especially the sudden silence and the sound of something hitting the floor.
Like a body.
He bit his lip in frustration. He'd have to get Fuery to check for any people missing their next few shifts to see who'd just fallen, ensuring his safety.
'Dammit.'He really didn't want to leave someone behind like that, but they were most probably already dead. He kept telling himself that as he made his way out of the corridor.
He had to find Roy quickly. He took off at record speed down the halls, banging into people as he went.
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