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[Lividity Jones]

cannedcream wrote...

RiptideX1090 wrote...

The question is.

How did she get that way?

Dunno. If only someone would write a fan fic about it!

Pfffft!

Yeah, like that's ever going to happen.

[mikethor007]

cannedcream wrote...

RiptideX1090 wrote...

The question is.

How did she get that way?

Dunno. If only someone would write a fan fic about it!

Ninja'd

[cannedcream]

RedTracer7 wrote...

cannedcream wrote...

47 reviews? God-damn, sir. Color me impressed.

I'm kind of a big deal.

((On FF.net, apparently:P))

Oh, so those are FF.net reviews? Still impressive.

[mikethor007]

RedTracer7 wrote...

cannedcream wrote...

47 reviews? God-damn, sir. Color me impressed.

I'm kind of a big deal.

((On FF.net, apparently:P))

You and your achievement references...

[RedTracer7]

cannedcream wrote...

RedTracer7 wrote...

cannedcream wrote...

47 reviews? God-damn, sir. Color me impressed.

I'm kind of a big deal.

((On FF.net, apparently:P))

Oh, so those are FF.net reviews? Still impressive.

I was going to go and count up your FF.net reviews and then laugh out loud as I surpassed them... but I found a most disturbing thing upon looking at your account.

You have a story with 63 reviews, about a series I dare not mention.

*Shakes Fist*
I'll get you next time, CC!!!

[SpatFieya]

RiptideX1090 wrote...

That's just it. Xen isn't really selfish.

She wants her people to be safe.

Indeed. 

She just needs someone to love. Probably lost someone close to her, parents or lover perhaps. This giving her psycological trama, not letting people get close; for she fears she might get hurt again. Defeating the Geth might be her own thought of solution, she wants to destroy them so badly because she doesn't want future generations to go through what she did. 

In reality, I think she's a sad little girl inside. All she's ever wanted was a normal life, and someone to share it with.

Poor Daro. 

Modifié par SpatFieya, 30 juin 2010 - 05:58 .

[RiptideX1090]

SpatFieya wrote...

RiptideX1090 wrote...

That's just it. Xen isn't really selfish.

She wants her people to be safe.

Indeed. 

She just needs someone to love. Probably lost someone close to her, parents or lover perhaps. This giving her psycological trama, not letting people get close; for she fears she might get hurt again. Defeating the Geth might be her own thought of solution, she wants to destroy them so badly because she doesn't want future generations to go through what she did. 

In reality, I think she's a sad little girl inside. She just wants normal life you could say. 

*face desk*

Jones... <_<

[cannedcream]

RedTracer7 wrote...


I was going to go and count up your FF.net reviews and then laugh out loud as I surpassed them... but I found a most disturbing thing upon looking at your account.

You have a story with 63 reviews, about a series I dare not mention.

*Shakes Fist*
I'll get you next time, CC!!!

Those hardly count as it's a 30 chapter story and a good 80% of them are from the same people.

So, again, I'm impressed.
Not so happy with the laughter, though.

[Lividity Jones]

RiptideX1090 wrote...

SpatFieya wrote...

RiptideX1090 wrote...

That's just it. Xen isn't really selfish.

She wants her people to be safe.

Indeed. 

She just needs someone to love. Probably lost someone close to her, parents or lover perhaps. This giving her psycological trama, not letting people get close; for she fears she might get hurt again. Defeating the Geth might be her own thought of solution, she wants to destroy them so badly because she doesn't want future generations to go through what she did. 

In reality, I think she's a sad little girl inside. She just wants normal life you could say. 

*face desk*

Jones... <_<

What?

I didn't do anything!

[mikethor007]

RiptideX1090 wrote...

SpatFieya wrote...

RiptideX1090 wrote...

That's just it. Xen isn't really selfish.

She wants her people to be safe.

Indeed. 

She just needs someone to love. Probably lost someone close to her, parents or lover perhaps. This giving her psycological trama, not letting people get close; for she fears she might get hurt again. Defeating the Geth might be her own thought of solution, she wants to destroy them so badly because she doesn't want future generations to go through what she did. 

In reality, I think she's a sad little girl inside. She just wants normal life you could say. 

*face desk*

Jones... <_<

Leave the *facedesks* to us. You folks concentrate on writing.

[Strawberry Kiwi]

SpatFieya wrote...

RiptideX1090 wrote...

That's just it. Xen isn't really selfish.

She wants her people to be safe.

Indeed. 

She just needs someone to love. Probably lost someone close to her, parents or lover perhaps. This giving her psycological trama, not letting people get close; for she fears she might get hurt again. Defeating the Geth might be her own thought of solution, she wants to destroy them so badly because she doesn't want future generations to go through what she did. 

In reality, I think she's a sad little girl inside. All she's ever wanted was a normal life, and someone to share it with.

Poor Daro. 

"Can anybody...
Find me...
Somebody to... love?"

[/queen]

Modifié par Strawberry Kiwi, 30 juin 2010 - 06:02 .

[SpatFieya]

RiptideX1090 wrote...

SpatFieya wrote...

RiptideX1090 wrote...

That's just it. Xen isn't really selfish.

She wants her people to be safe.

Indeed. 

She just needs someone to love. Probably lost someone close to her, parents or lover perhaps. This giving her psycological trama, not letting people get close; for she fears she might get hurt again. Defeating the Geth might be her own thought of solution, she wants to destroy them so badly because she doesn't want future generations to go through what she did. 

In reality, I think she's a sad little girl inside. She just wants normal life you could say. 

*face desk*

Jones... <_<

JOOONESSS!

Don't know why we're calling his name. Just wanted an excuse to say it like that. 

[nickFury]

SpatFieya wrote...

RiptideX1090 wrote...

That's just it. Xen isn't really selfish.

She wants her people to be safe.

Indeed. 

She just needs someone to love. Probably lost someone close to her, parents or lover perhaps. This giving her psycological trama, not letting people get close; for she fears she might get hurt again. Defeating the Geth might be her own thought of solution, she wants to destroy them so badly because she doesn't want future generations to go through what she did. 

In reality, I think she's a sad little girl inside. All she's ever wanted was a normal life, and someone to share it with.

Poor Daro. 

I ocncur concur Spat
Edit: man I can't spell at all

Modifié par nickFury, 30 juin 2010 - 06:09 .

[RedTracer7]

cannedcream wrote...

Those hardly count as it's a 30 chapter story and a good 80% of them are from the same people.

So, again, I'm impressed.
Not so happy with the laughter, though.

We have an ongoing blood feud.  I will take any chance I get to belittle your accomplishments, no matter how grand they actually are.  

[mikethor007]

Is it Buddha's turn? must be a big text incoming...

[SpatFieya]

RiptideX1090 wrote...

*face desk*

Jones... <_<

But seriously.

Did I just do something wrong?

[RiptideX1090]

SpatFieya wrote...

RiptideX1090 wrote...

*face desk*

Jones... <_<

But seriously.

Did I just do something wrong?

Not at all.

[cannedcream]

RedTracer7 wrote...


We have an ongoing blood feud.  I will take any chance I get to belittle your accomplishments, no matter how grand they actually are.  

And I'll break into your house and pee into the back part of your toilet so that every time you flush, more of my pee comes out.

[RedTracer7]

cannedcream wrote...

RedTracer7 wrote...


We have an ongoing blood feud.  I will take any chance I get to belittle your accomplishments, no matter how grand they actually are.  

And I'll break into your house and pee into the back part of your toilet so that every time you flush, more of my pee comes out.

Its a vicious cycle!

[Homebound]

If a bear craps in the woods, and nobody is there to see it, does it still make a smell?

Modifié par Just_mike, 30 juin 2010 - 06:12 .

[SpatFieya]

RiptideX1090 wrote...

SpatFieya wrote...

RiptideX1090 wrote...

*face desk*

Jones... <_<

But seriously.

Did I just do something wrong?

Not at all.

Allllllllllrighty then.

[nickFury]

cannedcream wrote...

RedTracer7 wrote...


We have an ongoing blood feud.  I will take any chance I get to belittle your accomplishments, no matter how grand they actually are.  

And I'll break into your house and pee into the back part of your toilet so that every time you flush, more of my pee comes out.

[NuclearBuddha]

RiptideX1090 wrote...

NuclearBuddha wrote...

Shala is good to her word. She’s got a new suit for me before I have to leave.

“I’m sorry, Tali, it’s the most I can do,” is all she says when she offers it to me. Sometimes I think she really does understand. But it’s a little late for that now.

I peel away the old, revealing scars I didn’t know I had, though I’m the only one who can see most of them. I have to admit the suit is a nice one, showing off my hips. Mother always said that was going to be my best feature.

“A fresh start,” she nods approvingly as I adjust my wrap. Oh yes, Auntie. Look out, galaxy, this is a whole new Tali, a girl with a plan.

Quarians have a saying: If you haven’t got a destination, no relay will take you anywhere. Well, I’ve got one now, and I’m going there fast. What’s left of my team will work for the recovery operation; there’s no need to involve anyone new. Hopefully I won’t take too many of them with me. Just one, really, will suffice.

That brings me to the only requisition I’ve got other than the usual supplies. I’m going to leave the Migrant Fleet better off than I found it. Even if it kills me. Daddy’s going to be proud. I want Prazza.

I must not have hurt him as badly as I thought. By the time a new shuttle is located and outfitted for the run into the Terminus systems, he’s out of sickbay and, murdering hand still gloved in black, sullenly standing with the others waiting to embark. He should be happy to see me; isn’t this what he wanted? Tali’Zorah, ready to give it all for the Migrant Fleet. He should be honored to follow my lead on this one.

I pause in front of him, making a quick inspection of his kit. He’s got an Alliance-made assault rifle, in top condition, actually. There were some elcor on Ekuna, a few businesspeople on Noveria and a Blue Sun on the Citadel who could attest to that. If they were still alive, that is.

“Glad to have you with me,” I tell him. Probably no one else catches the irony.

“I’ll prove myself to you.” It’s hard to tell if he’s making a threat or plea.

“I don’t doubt it.” I hate the sight of him, hate the sound of his voice, and I hate myself for what I’ve got to do, leading him like this. I’d love to put a bullet in his head, but quarians don’t waste anything. If someone as broken as me can be of use to the Flotilla, I’m sure I’ll find something for him to do.

The others file onto the shuttle at my nod, but I hold Prazza back for a moment. One little adjustment, and then we’ll be ready.

“Your hand.” I hold out my own. Putting out the black-gloved hand, he hesitates for a moment, then grasps mine. Gripping tightly and twisting, I draw my knife and slash the heavy material open along his forearm.

“It looks like you’ve got a rupture. Be sure to disinfect. We’ll wait.” I drop a proper armored glove in grey at his feet and pause until he bends to pick it up before I board the shuttle.

The trip doesn't take long. Everyone keeps their distance. That's fine by me. Best to prepare for the great silence early. I'll be spending eternity in it.

Our small ship touches down on the outskirts of Freedom's Progress. The walls are large and blocky. I'm suddenly reminded of a coffin. It's quiet, the wind echoeing with the moans of dead. It's a choir I'll relish in singing in. No more pain. No more racism. No more love that was never mine.

We make our way through the empty buildings. It's tragic. These colonists wanted a new life, a fresh start. We're alike, laughter is gone and the hallways are silent, all that remains is a shell. It's a fitting tomb. I can't decide if I want it to end here, or if I should fight on to Haestrom. I'm not coming back either way. Dad won't care if I meet my end a bit earlier than planned. He never cared.

Prazza sticks to himself, absently rubbing his wrist. I hope it stings you bosh'tet. It's nothing like what I felt. I know he's glaring at me behind that mask. Go ahead. Stare at me. Soon, those eyes will see only black. We can spend eternity together Prazza. I hope there is an afterlife. I want to show you what it is to suffer. What it is to be unloved. I could do that forever.

"What's the plan?" One of the marines asks. I wonder if he has a family back home. I wonder if he has people who love him. I wonder if he has children. I wonder if he knows he signed up for a suicide mission. I wonder why I care.

"Find Nara. Exfiltrate. Try not to die." Simple advice. Even Prazza can't screw that up.

Who am I kidding. Of course he can.

We make our way deeper into the colony, the stillness of the wind reminding me of Omega. I wonder who it was that Sidonis lost to the Blue Suns. I wonder what she felt before she died. I wonder if it helped knowing someone cared about her.

I wish Shepard was here.

Finding Veetor has been easier than we though, the shuttle spotting him
running to hide.  It would be a laughably easy pickup, but when the colonists vanished, they forgot to turn out the lights.  A few security mechs are still lingering, maybe trying to make up for not saving the people they were supposed to protect by keeping us from Veetor.  I can sympathize.  But this is hardly going to get me to my goal:  human-build synthetics are nothing to a quarian. 

As always, though, the galaxy presents an answer.  It's funny how just a little change of perspective can turn bad luck into good luck.

"Tali'Zorah," the voice of the shuttle pilot breaks into the suit channel, "we've got a shuttle incoming.  Just appeared out of nowhere.  Alliance military model."

The others look at me.  Keelah, but I'm tired of leading.  I just want to give up, to fall, and fall forever.

"We keep going."  Maybe this will be more than we can handle.  Good.

"They're going to be here any minute," Bru protests, "they're going to shoot us as looters."

"Not if we shoot first." Prazza's answer to everything.

It's hard to hide the weariness in my voice. I'm tired of being afraid, tired of doing the Flotilla's dirty work, tired of everything. "No one is shooting anyone else.  Not without my say-so."

I hold up a hand to forestall Prazza's argument.  "Unless someone died and left you in charge?"  It could be a suggestion.

He's got his rifle deployed already, and for a minute I really think he's going to use it.

"No?"  Flinching at the taunt, he looks away.  "Then I guess I'm still calling the shots around here."

Smiling behind my mask, I turn my back on him again.  As a light snow starts to drift down, I look back on what brought me here: the empty, abandoned places of Ekuna, and now Freedom's Progress, the perfect habitats for  empty, abandoned suits.

"We should get under cover," I suggest, indicating a modest prefab across a small walking bridge, "we can plan how to get into through the colony and all these drones and maybe set up an ambush for the humans if it comes to that."

Modifié par NuclearBuddha, 30 juin 2010 - 06:16 .

[NuclearBuddha]

mikethor007 wrote...

Is it Buddha's turn? must be a big text incoming...

Making sure I had details right.  Had to review FP.