A Bloody romantic.....

"Hm? Another one who wishes to have the Skullheart? Too bad that you have to go through me first. Let's amp up the dose shall we?" (Undead-toon AU Valentine from Skullgirls. Please read the Info page first)

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Of All the Wonders...

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The weaponized IV pole almost slips from the Nurse’s hand, one end clattering in the ground.  ’Shit’ she mentally utters and she quickly jumps back, before a sharp tug yanked her back. Her feet space, quickly stopping the tug, at least for awhile….

"D….Don’t you ever ponder….the actual implications of such discovery Brain? Even if you do manage to control it, it will sooner or later go amuck and slip from your grasp, killing everything in it’s path! And the only man who can prevent it is dead!”

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BATTLE BGM: Little Fugue in G Minor (Catherine ver.)

     ” Everything… Every phenomena… It can        all be controlled. All that is needed is a high        enough level of of understanding, of genius.        I will take what that man created, and decimate        it to its root form. I will control it, Valentine. At        any cost. Yes… Any cost. “

   His words ring with a certain tone of     resolution to them. He understood the     gravity of the situation between them—     Just how dangerous this all was. But such     danger mattered little to him, for Brain Drain     knew that this all beheld quite an opportunity…     One that he was fully intent on taking advantage of.

    Lowering his arms, Brain Drain stands tall. With     the space between them, he’s allowed to ease     his stance. Optics flashing brightly, he keeps aware     for any instance in which the battle would resume,     but until then… Until then…

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Valentine reaches into her satchel, a handful  of scalpels in her grip as she yanks her arm out, tossing the surgical weapons at the Director, soon dashing towards him, bone saw in hand as she once again closed the distance.

"Do you really think that you can control something that was wished by the Skullgirl? Even Marie couldn't control Peacock once she slipped into her soul-contaminated Frenzy!"

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Hearing the screeching of metal, Valentine hides her saw, IV pole replacing it as she jabs the blunt end forward. Although she doubted that particular attack could truly hurt him, it should open up his defense for a potential attack….

"Perhaps, but unlike you, I’ve seen first hand how dangerous the Lazarus formula can become if left unchecked! Do you wish to stop a world filled with Horrors or to create them?!”

She flips the pole, sharpened end aiming for the head…

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BATTLE BGM: Little Fugue in G Minor (Catherine ver.)

     ” If I could have it my way,        I would create and control this        world of horrors. It would do        humankind better that way. For        with control they could forever        avoid their constant shortcomings. “

   Standing idle, Brain Drain allows Valentine     her opportunity to strike him. Taking the blunt     end of her IV pole-arm with very little response,     Brain Drain watches, Valentine turning her weapon     around. However, its intended strike to his cranium     is stopped short by a raise of his arm. Blocking it     with his arm itself— No sleight of hand, just arm.     A red electricity sparking from his optics as he     spreads the fingers of his other arm apart.     Now forming a paw-like shape, Brain raises     and slams his arm down. In midst of this act,     he coats his limb in psychic energy, all-in-all     attempting to rob the nurse of her current tool.

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The weaponized IV pole almost slips from the Nurse's hand, one end clattering in the ground.  'Shit' she mentally utters and she quickly jumps back, before a sharp tug yanked her back. Her feet space, quickly stopping the tug, at least for awhile....

"D....Don't you ever ponder....the actual implications of such discovery Brain? Even if you do manage to control it, it will sooner or later go amuck and slip from your grasp, killing everything in it's path! And the only man who can prevent it is dead!"

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"I feel this meeting bods ill......"

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Of All the Wonders...

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"Shit." She utters as the Director’s changed position, the pulse coming way to close for her liking as she used her IV pole to push the distance, several loaded shots tossed at the Director. If he kept this up, she’d might be forced to sacrifice some distance to land a hit.

"What else are you suppose to call someone who should know better? Perhaps you fail to realize that as distinct as her nature is, its risks are too great, even for you!"

She disappears in a blur, appearing right next to the Director, bonesaw swinging…

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BATTLE BGM: Little Fugue in G Minor (Catherine ver.)

    Raising a metallic hand, the loaded shots      are effortlessly swatted to the ground. Eyes      flashing as the psychic shifted defensively.      Surprise momentarily catching him as the      nurse had taken to closing the distance      between them.

     Quickly holding out his hands, Brain Drain      blocks the swing of the bonesaw. But, not      without injury. The scraping of metal howls      loudly as Brain Drain attempts to push his      footing from being so close to hers. While      not hopeless up close, it certainly wasn’t      his strong point. Standing at mid-range      was worked best. For him.

     ” Hypocrisy. I know well what I’m getting        myself into. I know the risks, and I still intend        to proceed. Advancements are only so very        possible thanks to those willing to take the        risk. If I keep myself from this opportunity,        then regret will poison me… like a plague. “

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Hearing the screeching of Metal, Valentine hides her saw, IV pole replacing it as she jabs the blunt end forward. Although she doubted that particular attack could truly hurt him, it should open up his defense for a potential attack....

"Perhaps, but unlike you, I've seen first hand how dangerous the Lazarus formula can become if left unchecked! Do you wish to stop a world filled with Horrors or to create them?!"

She flips the pole, sharpened end aiming for the head...

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Der--Rise needs a dose......

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"Was. The specific Lab I used to work for isn’t currently here."

Her face was stoic, calm even. She had no real ill will against this soldier and wished to keep it that way. She couldn’t afford any enemies now.

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"Was? Odd to hear such a thing like that, especially after all the praise of you and the good Doctor I’ve heard so much about."

By praise, he really meant mix reviews. Some of the soldiers loved Zero’s work, others.. Well, weren’t to fond of the stories that they heard.

Panzer was curious to say the least. Love it or hate it, she was high in the totem pole. He could only wonder to why she was no longer with them.

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"Unfortunately the Labs had been attacked by the Skullgirl, 8 I know for sure is practically ruins now."

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Of All the Wonders...

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She jumps back, bonesaw placed in front as a shield from the rocks thrown at her. “Unfortunately, I don’t waste my time replying to fools!” 

She tosses several waves of the medical cross shaped throwing stars, aiming both high and low to stall Drain’s offense.

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BATTLE BGM: Little Fugue in G Minor (Catherine ver.)

    Rather than exert himself to dodge the oncoming      projectiles, Brain Drain exercised one of his numerous      psychic abilities. Teleportation. Albeit short-ranged, partially      due to the charge time required for longer distance      teleportation, Brain Drain vanishes completely within      moments. Before he is gone, a mere outline of his form      remaining in the air— Valentine’s medical crosses phasing      through them.

   ” I— A fool? Your words…      they wound me. “

     Reappearing, Brain Drain raises both hands. Thrusting his      arms forth, causing emission of a psychic pulse in Valentine’s      direction. The two fighters taking to the cautious exercise of      mid-ranged combat. Being too far away made it as hard to      land a hit, but being too close also risked injuries too grave.      And so, their battle continues…

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"Shit." She utters as the Director's changed position, the pulse coming way to close for her liking as she used her IV pole to push the distance, several loaded shots tossed at the Director. If he kept this up, she'd might be forced to sacrifice some distance to land a hit.

"What else are you suppose to call someone who should no better? Perhaps you fail to realize that as distinct her nature is, it risks are too great even for you!"

She disappears in a blur, appearing right next to the Director, bonesaw swinging...

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Of All the Wonders...

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Valentine practically leaps a couple feet away, to create a greater distance between the two, her bonesaw still partially in the sheathe. With Brain Drain, she’d have to keep a constant watch for any moves he could pull.

" Very well. "

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BATTLE BGM: Little Fugue in G Minor (Catherine ver.)

    Brain Drain can only watch as Valentine makes      her first move, creating distance between them. A      proper first move, given the caution she was surely      feeling. Not adjusting his stance in the slightest,      the psychic director observes the motions of the      woman’s body curiously. Every twitch. Every shift.      Observation complete— His eyes flicker, and a bright      bolt of pink crackles between the spikes of his fingers.

                  ” It would seem I stand  disappointed.                 Did I expect more in response—? Perhaps! ”

       Thrusting an arm forward, Brain Drain projects        a burst of psychic energy that ruptures apart        the ground between them. The wave only able        to travel so far, but far enough that it flings chunks        of rocks and other minerals in Valentine’s direction.        Getting up close is dangerous for the both of them,        in differing ways mind you.

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She jumps back, Bonesaw, placed in front as a shield from the rocks thrown at her. "Unfortunately, I don't waste my time replying to fools!" 

She tosses several waves of the medical cross shaped throwing stars, aiming both high and low to stall Drain's offense.

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Of All the Wonders...

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"Without Skullheart influence? Perhaps, given she’s still alive after the Skullheart was destroyed, but I’m sure, even for you, the real cost of her abilities are quite high…"

"I’m well aware of her abilities, both from personal experience and from simply watching her. Even the most fatal of wounds close quite seamlessly in a moment." She starts to slowly pull out her saw….

"And that’s why I must get rid of Project Peacock."

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       Moving his arms, Brain Drain seems to assume          some sort of lax stance. The needles of his fingertips          extending forth with a brief screech. It couldn’t be helped.          Valentine was intent on putting down Project Peacock;          Much to his dismay, and as much as it opposed his own          agenda. He couldn’t have that, if it must be, he’ll be forced          to fight back. Here and now.

  ” Unfortunately, I cannot permit that. Not yet.      As much as I loathe to admit it, I require that      girl. Once all is said and done however… Her      life, or what you might consider a life, may be      as well as forfeit. But until then… Until then, I      can’t afford her extermination. ”

       Sounding firm in his resolution, Brain Drain is ready for        a fight. His eyes glow a brighter red, and he even goes        to emit a lesser amount of aura from his body. Pinkish        in color as it dances and licks across his form like flames.

    ” To be quite honest, I’ve always wanted to        repay you… personally. For the tragedy that        befell the Last Hope. That befell Christine. “

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Valentine practically leaps a couple feet away, to create a greater distance between the two, her bonesaw still partially in the sheathe. With Brain Drain, she'd have to keep a constant watch for any moves he could pull.

" Very well. "

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Der--Rise needs a dose......

The nurse stares at the super soldier before her. Not sure what to make of it. Although the Super Soldiers were a product of Labs 1 and 2 during the war, many fell during the assault on the former Queen…..if this one was here then it had to be…..”Panzerfaust, I presume?”

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Panzer’s eyes met with hers and returned the glare. He was impressed that some one from Lab 0 actually knew who he was. Being that back in the day both Labs didn’t quite get along.

"Major, Panzerfaust. You must be the infamous Nurse Valentine? The Prodigy of Lab 0." 

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"Was. The specific Lab I used to work for isn't currently here."

Her face was stoic, calm even. She had no real ill will against this soldier and wished to keep it that way. She couldn't afford any enemies now.

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Blue brows furrowed, her pose standing straight. Seems that this Director was aware of her target.

"Very well, but I’m sorry to say that my business with the Clipped bird predates your interest since we’ve fought at the Cathedral.” The hand on her Bonesaw gripped a little tighter. “And I’m surprised you even are interested in a mere reanimated Corpse, Drain.”

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   ” Do not trial my reasoning. A corpse capable of       true reanimation without so much as the slightest       influence of the Skull Heart’s power? That is more       than enough to beckon my intrigue. Even if it poses       little usefulness in terms of my creations. “

  Tone becoming sharper, Brain Drain is ready for    the possibility of a battle. This woman, whom had    tried his patience in a number of varying scenarios…    How it vexed him. How it stressed his patience to    its utmost limits. If she would continue to practice    this sense of insubordination of hers… Then Brain    would at last do away with that problematic mortal    coil of hers. Once and for all.

              ” Reanimation such as hers differs from my practice of                  mediumship. Her existence is more than a soul bound                  to a breathing vessel. If studied properly, I might be able                  to attune that talent of hers to a project of my own. So,                  will you continue this show of rebellion? Valerie—? “

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"Without Skullheart influence? Perhaps, given she's still alive after the Skullheart was destroyed, but I'm sure, even for you, the real cost of her abilities are quite high..."

"I'm well aware of her abilities, both from personal experience and from simply watching her. Even the most fatal of wounds close quite seamlessly in a moment." She starts to slowly pull out her saw....

"And that's why I must get rid of Project Peacock."

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Der--Rise needs a dose......

The nurse stares at the super soldier before her. Not sure what to make of it. Although the Super Soldiers were a product of Labs 1 and 2 during the war, many fell during the assault on the former Queen.....if this one was here then it had to be....."Panzerfaust, I presume?"

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Of All the Wonders...

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She resists the urge to snark back, knowing now is definitely not the best time.

"I’m simply walking through here to get to my destination. And if you must pry, I’m simply making sure a lead I have is correct. ” She hardens her thoughts. She had her real reasons for coming to Maplecrest tucked away. She’d rather not have this Director know about her target’s…issue, much less the full situation of her reanimation on the implications of said target’s nature.

Kindness never came to Valentine, not when she joined the labs, even less before, so the Director’s blunt harshness phases through her, physically at least.

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      Valentine stands intent on avoiding his curiosities,         it would seem. Irritation rising, Brain Drain finds himself         without the patience to further tolerate this. Eyes again         flickering, casting their eerie glow towards the nurse.         With the shift of a foot, does Brain Drain approach ever         slightly to the nurse. It’s apparent that he wants to say         something, fortunately more say than doing.

        “ Enough of this, Valentine. I’m well aware of           why you’re in this area. The girl… Frankenstein’s           monster, the undead Peacock. Please, do tell           me if I’m wrong. If not, then remove yourself from           this area. Now. I’ve business with that girl, not you. “

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Blue brows furrowed, her pose standing straight. Seems that this Director was aware of her target.

"Very well, but I'm sorry to say that my business with the Clipped bird predates your interest since we've fought at the Cathedral." The hand on her Bonesaw gripped a little tighter. "And I'm surprised you even are interested in a mere reanimated Corpse, Drain."

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Of All the Wonders...

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Valentine’s own red eyes narrowed at the sight of the Psychic Director. Shit, she mentally curses. She probably should have been paying attention to her surroundings earlier if he was following her. Internally, she calms herself. She doubted it was the Brain Drain from her universe but one couldn’t be too cautious….

"I’m simply checking up on a earlier investigation. Nothing more. Nothing Less. What are you doing here, Director?”

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          ” And what precisely are the details to this             investigation of yours? Seeing as how you’ve             teetered towards territory I’ve long since set             my sights upon, I believe myself in the right to             know. “

   Kindness was not something practiced by the likes of     Brain Drain. Not especially towards the woman before him.     It mattered little if she was his Valentine or simply a Valentine;     in either case, any and all versions of the killer nurse were as     insufferably as they were deceitful. For it was always possible     that Valentine’s actions worked against his own, and after the     tragedy that had befallen the Last Hope—? Well, Brain Drain     had all but run out of mercy to give, should things turn south.

          ” Lest you would enjoy my needles probing              your mind… again. “

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She resists the urge to snark back, knowing now is definitely not the best time.

"I'm simply walking through here to get to my destination. And if you must pry, I'm simply making sure a lead I have is correct. " She hardens her thoughts. She had her real reasons for coming to Maplecrest tucked away. She'd rather not have this Director know about her target's...issue, much less the full situation of her reanimation on the implications of said target's nature.

Kindness never came to Valentine, not when she joined the labs, even less before, so the Director's blunt harshness phases through her, physically at least.

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Of All the Wonders...

The bitter chill in the air did not bother the nurse, nor did it stall her pursuit. She heard of rumors of the ruins of an Abandoned Lab near Maplecrest, the description a near match for the same Lab she lead the Skullgirl to.

To further enforce her suspicion, rumors of a small child, skin blue as if frozen, with a large brimmed witch hat circled the supposed area. If she was there…

The Nurse’s hand shifts to the handle of her bonesaw, red eyes glancing around.

Something was following her here.

"Reveal yourself." She barks.

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    Upon the woman’s demand, Brain Drain took      to emerging from the shadows. Although, they      had failed to shroud the eerie glow of his eyes.      Dragging the spikes of his fingertips along the      nearest wall, his act produces an even eerier      screech of metal. An airy breath leaving the      infamous psychic as the glow of his eyes      strengthens. Oh what a sight to behold…

      “ Ask and ‘ye shall receive. Though,         I hope that you’re well regretting the         choice you’ve gone and made. Now,         I’ll ask you once… What are you up         to in this area—? “

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Valentine's own red eyes narrowed at the sight of the Psychic Director. Shit, she mentally curses. She probably should have been paying attention to her surroundings earlier if he was following her. Internally, she calms herself. She doubted it was the Brain Drain from her universe but one couldn't be too cautious....

"I'm simply checking up on a earlier investigation. Nothing more. Nothing Less. What are you doing here, Director?"

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Of all the wonders that I have heard..(Closed RP with Cxrxbral)

The bitter chill in the air did not bother the nurse, nor did it stall her pursuit. She heard of rumors of the ruins of an Abandoned Lab near Maplecrest, the description a near match for the same Lab she lead the Skullgirl to.

To further enforce her suspicion, rumors of a small child, skin blue as if frozen, with a large brimmed witch hat circled the supposed area. If she was there...

The Nurse's hand shifts to the handle of her bonesaw, red eyes glancing around.

Something was following her here.

"Reveal yourself." She barks.

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"I should probably do a recon. Examine any potential changes in the city.I've been hiding for too long.So far, it seems that the Labs of my universe have not appeared"

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"Sweet Trinity, how much did I drink?"