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Re: Volume One: Number Theory
« Reply #20 on: January 24, 2012, 12:15:36 AM »
The man barely seemed to hear Leo's question, murmuring in a reverent voice, "I am that which cannot be extinguished, the flame which water does not quench."
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Re: Volume One: Number Theory
« Reply #21 on: January 24, 2012, 12:29:27 AM »
Leo shrugs and returns to Lilly and Phil. "Yeesh, what a loon. What do you make of him? He's muttering pretty cryptically, but it doesn't sound like more than just crazy-person-talk." He looks back over his shoulder at the would-be arsonist.

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Re: Volume One: Number Theory
« Reply #22 on: January 26, 2012, 01:37:14 PM »
"Well, the police should deal with him as long as the rain can keep going I guess." Phil shrugs, "Maybe hes protesting something"
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Re: Volume One: Number Theory
« Reply #23 on: January 27, 2012, 12:00:19 PM »
Lilly nibbled on her thumb pensively as Leo tried and failed to communicate with the guy and returned with empty hands. "Let me try for a bit." Folding her hands behind her back, she strolled up to the man with a curious smile and eyes that left no doubt she was as fascinated by the flames no-one else could see as the man. "Good morning, sir! Do you enjoy being a flame? It looks nice, doesn't it..."

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Re: Volume One: Number Theory
« Reply #24 on: January 29, 2012, 02:12:04 AM »
The man turned to stare at Lilly, eyes focused directly on the center of her forehead, or perhaps several inches beyond that. "It is everything they told me it would be," he slurred. "Everything that I am, dissolving away in service. I was worried for a moment, so worried...the time to kindle the flame had nearly passed and water filled the sky."
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Re: Volume One: Number Theory
« Reply #25 on: January 30, 2012, 01:22:28 PM »
Kitty nodded thoughtfully, clearly fixated on the man as well. "I see... that does sound nice." Without looking away, she made a mental note to check the time as soon as possible, and gave the man a sweet smile. "I wonder if they could tell me about it too. Wouldn't that be nice? To spread the flame. But, I don't know anything about it..." With that, she puffed her cheeks and adopted an expression every bit as crestfallen as the man had been just minutes prior.

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Re: Volume One: Number Theory
« Reply #26 on: February 02, 2012, 01:07:15 AM »
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Kitty's new friend hesitated, a vein in his forehead looking quite agitated. "I shouldn't say. But the flame...the flame wants to spread. It can't be bad to help, can it?" His voice was almost pleading as he stared up at Kitty.

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Re: Volume One: Number Theory
« Reply #27 on: February 02, 2012, 06:36:10 AM »
Kitty's expressions shifted again, to a warm, reassuring smile. "Of course not. You were worthy to become the flame, right? If they trust you enough for that, surely they trust you enough to make decisions." She skipped a little, moving a step or two to the side to make the man follow her with his gaze. "To the contrary. You're a flame now, right? Spreading lies in a flame's nature. Isn't it your duty to spread?"

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Re: Volume One: Number Theory
« Reply #28 on: February 05, 2012, 01:40:02 AM »
The man nodded dazedly, an uncertain smile on his face. "It is. And fire's time is now, the crackling flame and the hungry earth and the creeping air. They transform life to death, and death brings forth life. But only, they caution us, only when the appointed hour is at hand. Time is the fire in which we burn, and today I am both time and fire. It is the greatest honor, the one they afforded us three."

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Re: Volume One: Number Theory
« Reply #29 on: February 09, 2012, 10:27:58 AM »
"I see... that sounds great, doesn't it!" Kitty clapped her hands animatedly and took a step back. "This is all really wonderful. I should see if I can talk to the earth and air too! Ah, but I shouldn't be holding you up any more. Have fun being the flame, mister!"

After separating herself from the lunatic, Lilly rejoined the other two with a grin. "Alright. I've got good news and bad news."
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Re: Volume One: Number Theory
« Reply #30 on: February 09, 2012, 02:50:53 PM »
Leo frowns. In his limited experience, when someone had good news and bad news, the good was always there just to soften the blow of the bad.

He sighs, then says, "Alright... give it to us straight."

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Re: Volume One: Number Theory
« Reply #31 on: February 09, 2012, 03:01:29 PM »
Without skipping a beat, Kitty replied, "The bad news is, in short, that there's at least two more nutjobs like this one, plus bosses. The good news is that, after the police has carted this guy off, I'm going to be invited to lunch by you two so we can discuss the bad news in detail."
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Re: Volume One: Number Theory
« Reply #32 on: February 22, 2012, 05:58:56 PM »
As if Lilly's words had summoned them, several officers chose this point to walk into view. The uniformed women made a beeline for the cultist, gently helping him to his feet and cuffing his hands behind his back. One of them walked over to Lilly. "You the one who made the call? Thanks for the tip--fire probably wouldn't have caught in this weather, but best not to take any chances."
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Re: Volume One: Number Theory
« Reply #33 on: February 23, 2012, 06:13:56 PM »
Turning around, Lilly smiles at the officer, spontaneously becoming the very image of a helpful model citizen. "That was me, yes! I figured as much, plus attempted still counts for something, right? Ah, do you still need me for something, questioning or the like?"
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Re: Volume One: Number Theory
« Reply #34 on: February 25, 2012, 12:11:43 AM »
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The officer attempted to hide her smile at the young woman's eagerness. "We may need a formal statement from you. If you could give me your name, phone number, and address, I can have a reminder sent round." She produces a notebook from her pocket, glancing at the others. "The same goes for you, if you were here when this happened?"
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Re: Volume One: Number Theory
« Reply #35 on: February 25, 2012, 02:05:32 PM »
Lilly nods. "Of course. Lilly Dachner's the name." She helpfully supplies her address and home telephone number as well.
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Re: Volume One: Number Theory
« Reply #36 on: February 25, 2012, 05:47:46 PM »
"Yes, my name is Leo Berenson." Leo gives the address of the residence he is staying at, but has no phone number to give. "I am sorry, I am traveling and I do not know the telephone number of my host." He attempts to speak as plainly as possible, though his accent a dead giveaway that he is not a native speaker.



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Re: Volume One: Number Theory
« Reply #37 on: February 27, 2012, 12:38:22 AM »
"That's perfectly fine, we can send someone around," the officer assured Leo. She turned to Phil. "And you, mister...?"
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Re: Volume One: Number Theory
« Reply #38 on: February 27, 2012, 02:55:59 PM »
"Uh..Philion Quilos." He takes a moment to scribble down his work number and address, "Hope thats the last crazy of the month." Phil does not look too hopeful about the year.
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Re: Volume One: Number Theory
« Reply #39 on: March 03, 2012, 12:23:55 AM »
The officer thanked Kitty again before departing, strange man in tow, leaving Lilly, Phil, and Leo alone in the park.
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