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[*]Don't Go Believing in Fate(Self)[M:L]

Postby Kylo » 06/02/2017 3:52 PM

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Sedimus was not much a believer in fate, despite much of his life, and subsequent afterlife, seeming to point towards its existence. He found comfort in believing that it was one's own actions and decisions that shaped one's life, not some mysterious force beyond mortal control. Despite this, he could not leave his life's rituals behind, continuing to check watches, locking and re-locking doors, and counting specific objects to put the feeling of immanent disaster at bay.

(Sedimus-1)


You can't wake up, this is not a dream
You're part of a machine, you are not a human being
With your face all made up, living on a screen
Low on self-esteem, so you run on gasoline

I think there's a flaw in my code
(Oh, ooh-oh, ooh-oh, oh)
These voices won't leave me alone
Well, my heart is gold and my hands are cold

Are you deranged like me?
Are you strange like me?
Lighting matches just to swallow up the flame like me?
Do you call yourself a fucking hurricane like me?
Pointing fingers 'cause you'll never take the blame like me?
"Gasoline" by Halsey



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Re: []Don't Go Believing in Fate(Self)[M:L]

Postby Kylo » 06/02/2017 3:57 PM

In some ways, he has gotten worse after death. He checks things more often now, finds himself picking up new new worries and fears, always checking over his shoulders out of paranoia. His mania seems to drag on forever now, with no bodily need for sleep or rest pushing him to keep going seemingly indefinitely. He finds himself questioning if he's been drugged to keep him in such an unstable state, but he has no proof of it. Maybe this was simply part of being what he was now.

(Sedimus-2)


You can't wake up, this is not a dream
You're part of a machine, you are not a human being
With your face all made up, living on a screen
Low on self-esteem, so you run on gasoline

I think there's a flaw in my code
(Oh, ooh-oh, ooh-oh, oh)
These voices won't leave me alone
Well, my heart is gold and my hands are cold

Are you deranged like me?
Are you strange like me?
Lighting matches just to swallow up the flame like me?
Do you call yourself a fucking hurricane like me?
Pointing fingers 'cause you'll never take the blame like me?
"Gasoline" by Halsey



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Re: []Don't Go Believing in Fate(Self)[M:L]

Postby Kylo » 06/02/2017 4:02 PM

Sedimus shook his head, dispelling his silent introspection as he looked out at the city. A festival was in full swing and people were milling about outside to celebrate...what was it again? Golden Thread or something like that? Yes, that had to be it.

He slipped quietly through the crowd, smiling and nodding towards women and men who took a moment to eye him hungrily. Any other time he would have approached at least one of them and tried to lure them back to a secluded space, but right now he was on a different sort of mission.

(Sedimus-3)


You can't wake up, this is not a dream
You're part of a machine, you are not a human being
With your face all made up, living on a screen
Low on self-esteem, so you run on gasoline

I think there's a flaw in my code
(Oh, ooh-oh, ooh-oh, oh)
These voices won't leave me alone
Well, my heart is gold and my hands are cold

Are you deranged like me?
Are you strange like me?
Lighting matches just to swallow up the flame like me?
Do you call yourself a fucking hurricane like me?
Pointing fingers 'cause you'll never take the blame like me?
"Gasoline" by Halsey



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Re: []Don't Go Believing in Fate(Self)[M:L]

Postby Kylo » 06/02/2017 4:06 PM

He could not afford to get distracted by the wafting pheromones that hung heavily around many of the gathered people, no matter how long it had been since he had last had a decent meal. If he succeeded in this mission he would be several steps closer to his freedom and he could not afford to mess up. He had to find this miserable failure of a demon and drag him back to where he belonged for punishment.

(Sedimus-4)


You can't wake up, this is not a dream
You're part of a machine, you are not a human being
With your face all made up, living on a screen
Low on self-esteem, so you run on gasoline

I think there's a flaw in my code
(Oh, ooh-oh, ooh-oh, oh)
These voices won't leave me alone
Well, my heart is gold and my hands are cold

Are you deranged like me?
Are you strange like me?
Lighting matches just to swallow up the flame like me?
Do you call yourself a fucking hurricane like me?
Pointing fingers 'cause you'll never take the blame like me?
"Gasoline" by Halsey



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Re: []Don't Go Believing in Fate(Self)[M:L]

Postby Kylo » 06/04/2017 11:50 AM

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(Orion Demon AU)


The smaller man ducked behind a shop front and tried to slow his breathing. There were too many people in one small space and it was starting to get to him. The noise, the lights, the close press of bodies, were all beginning to overload him and he needed to find a place to hide and relax until he was able to gather enough strength to go back out into the crowd. He slipped into the small shop and began to head to the back, but was interrupted by an employee.

"Sir? Can I help you?"

(Orion-1)


You can't wake up, this is not a dream
You're part of a machine, you are not a human being
With your face all made up, living on a screen
Low on self-esteem, so you run on gasoline

I think there's a flaw in my code
(Oh, ooh-oh, ooh-oh, oh)
These voices won't leave me alone
Well, my heart is gold and my hands are cold

Are you deranged like me?
Are you strange like me?
Lighting matches just to swallow up the flame like me?
Do you call yourself a fucking hurricane like me?
Pointing fingers 'cause you'll never take the blame like me?
"Gasoline" by Halsey



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Re: []Don't Go Believing in Fate(Self)[M:L]

Postby Kylo » 06/04/2017 11:54 AM

He forced himself to smile, though it came out forced and awkward, and shook his head no. The employee nodded and left him alone, though they kept an eye on him.

The store was thankfully muffling most of the sound outside, but it was still too bright and Orion found himself struggling to keep himself together. He grabbed a shirt off a rack and quickly retreated to the fitting rooms to hide. The fitting rooms were thankfully a bit dimmer and offered further protection against the noise.

(Orion-2)


You can't wake up, this is not a dream
You're part of a machine, you are not a human being
With your face all made up, living on a screen
Low on self-esteem, so you run on gasoline

I think there's a flaw in my code
(Oh, ooh-oh, ooh-oh, oh)
These voices won't leave me alone
Well, my heart is gold and my hands are cold

Are you deranged like me?
Are you strange like me?
Lighting matches just to swallow up the flame like me?
Do you call yourself a fucking hurricane like me?
Pointing fingers 'cause you'll never take the blame like me?
"Gasoline" by Halsey



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Re: []Don't Go Believing in Fate(Self)[M:L]

Postby Kylo » 06/04/2017 11:57 AM

Orion slid down to the ground once safely inside a room and clutched at his head as he tried to take deep breathes and slow his heart beat. He squeezed his eyes shut tight and rocked slightly back and forth in an attempt to self-soothe. Leaving his motel room had been a mistake, but he had to keep on the move. He knew that someone was after him and he could not afford to stay in one place for to long. If they caught him, they'd drag him to hell, which was the last place he wanted to be.

(Orion-3)


You can't wake up, this is not a dream
You're part of a machine, you are not a human being
With your face all made up, living on a screen
Low on self-esteem, so you run on gasoline

I think there's a flaw in my code
(Oh, ooh-oh, ooh-oh, oh)
These voices won't leave me alone
Well, my heart is gold and my hands are cold

Are you deranged like me?
Are you strange like me?
Lighting matches just to swallow up the flame like me?
Do you call yourself a fucking hurricane like me?
Pointing fingers 'cause you'll never take the blame like me?
"Gasoline" by Halsey



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Re: []Don't Go Believing in Fate(Self)[M:L]

Postby Kylo » 06/04/2017 12:02 PM

He could hear someone slip into the fitting room next to his and he had to repress a whine. He could hear them shuffling around and the clink of a hanger hitting a hook. He curled into himself and rocked harder. He just needed to be alone in a quiet, dark place for a little while, but he didn't have the current energy needed to be able to go out and look for such a place. He grit his teeth as the person continued to make noise and presumably try on clothes.

(Orion-4)


You can't wake up, this is not a dream
You're part of a machine, you are not a human being
With your face all made up, living on a screen
Low on self-esteem, so you run on gasoline

I think there's a flaw in my code
(Oh, ooh-oh, ooh-oh, oh)
These voices won't leave me alone
Well, my heart is gold and my hands are cold

Are you deranged like me?
Are you strange like me?
Lighting matches just to swallow up the flame like me?
Do you call yourself a fucking hurricane like me?
Pointing fingers 'cause you'll never take the blame like me?
"Gasoline" by Halsey



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Re: []Don't Go Believing in Fate(Self)[M:L]

Postby Kylo » 06/04/2017 12:07 PM

Sedimus scanned the crowd and tried not to get frustrated as he continued to not catch a single glimpse of his target. He wanted to get this over with as soon as possible, but of course the man he was hunting had to make things difficult. He made his way through the crowd towards the store fronts. He peered inside each of them, hoping to see his mark inside. He passed by a clothing store and grunted angrily as he still could not see any sign of the man.

(Sedimus-5 Level up! Level ? +2 Defense +2 Fame)


You can't wake up, this is not a dream
You're part of a machine, you are not a human being
With your face all made up, living on a screen
Low on self-esteem, so you run on gasoline

I think there's a flaw in my code
(Oh, ooh-oh, ooh-oh, oh)
These voices won't leave me alone
Well, my heart is gold and my hands are cold

Are you deranged like me?
Are you strange like me?
Lighting matches just to swallow up the flame like me?
Do you call yourself a fucking hurricane like me?
Pointing fingers 'cause you'll never take the blame like me?
"Gasoline" by Halsey



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Re: [*]Don't Go Believing in Fate(Self)[M:L]

Postby Kylo » 06/05/2017 10:44 AM

Eventually the person in the room next to him left, finally leaving him in peace. He continued to carefully breathe as he rocked back and forth slowly calming himself down. Orion slowly let out a breath as he stopped rocking and just sat there with his eyes closed. He could hear someone shuffle outside and braced himself for another round of noise. Someone knocked at his door and he flinched lightly as he struggled to stand up.

"You alright in there, sir?"

"Mmhm," he answered softly.

(Orion-5 Level up! Level 2 +2 Defense +2 Fame)


You can't wake up, this is not a dream
You're part of a machine, you are not a human being
With your face all made up, living on a screen
Low on self-esteem, so you run on gasoline

I think there's a flaw in my code
(Oh, ooh-oh, ooh-oh, oh)
These voices won't leave me alone
Well, my heart is gold and my hands are cold

Are you deranged like me?
Are you strange like me?
Lighting matches just to swallow up the flame like me?
Do you call yourself a fucking hurricane like me?
Pointing fingers 'cause you'll never take the blame like me?
"Gasoline" by Halsey



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