Viper

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❝ You’re asking the wrong questions. It’s not what I have to gain, it’s that I can’t afford to lose! ❞

Indie, Priv, Selective Roman Torchwick  

-Written by Silas

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;;I Should really consider coming back, although I’m kinda not happy with my icons anymore

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;;Been super inactive, sorry. Idk.. I need help coming back 

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(Sorry guys, I’m back, how’s it going? Been kinda feeling up and down randomly

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maidened:

                  still not the answer she was hoping to achieve   ———   nonetheless , the subject was becoming tiresome   &   it didn’t seem as though she was going to get a clear - cut answer from the gem on her wants . with a sigh   &   dismissive wave , she opted to drop the conversation entirely .

                  ❛   enough .   ❜   tone far less commanding , but no less stern than it had initially began .   ❛   lady salem was not a recent addition   ———   she has been my caretaker for many years , long before your presence had even come to my attention . you speak so ill of the woman who gave you everything .   ❜

❝  Salem has not given me anything, you gave me everything. Salem did not take me off the street, and save me. You did, so don’t even dare consider her the person who ‘saved me’. She’s harmed you, more than anything..❞

This was just not something she could stand for anymore. Emerald just stared at Cinder for a moment, shaking her head.. Caretaker or not, she didn’t like her all that much right now.

❝  Just looking at your arm and eye, I can tell she doesn’t care..❞

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maidened:

                  ❛   that is not what i asked you , emerald .   ❜   words jut from maw with a snap , scolding present in alluring timbre ; all was followed by the ghost of a sigh . palm snaked from the carving of bone `pon underlings cheek , digits leaving remnants of small sparks from the friction of flesh , before she had tucked herself down under the water once more .

                  ❛   perhaps i should put it in simpler terms   ———   ❜   the question was for no one in particular , opting to be aimed at both herself   &   the gem .                   singular hue was soon encased by lid , allowing her mind to sink into the ever - growing abyss of mind ; think on what to say , how to say it , without the situation being too hypothetical .   ❛   if you could have one wish , disregarding all of my   ———   “   faults   ”   &   salem’s presence , what would you wish for   ?   ❜

                  vision now gifted once more , she peered up at mint youth , body remaining anchored in position under the warm embrace of water .                   she couldn’t omit the fact that both of her underlings were somewhat ill - informed when it came to the more   ———   apt questions . they were imaginative   &   their process of thinking was best suited for creative circumstance .

❝  The only thing I want, is to see you feel better.. Your eye, your Arm, your mind. Everything .. I miss when things didn’t include Salem, that’s it. Was there any other wishes I have? Not really. There’s nothing else I desire. Other than maybe, not dying, and making sure you stay alive too.❞

That’s it. She could not think of anything else. Was she thinking of something else that maybe Emerald wasn’t? Either way, she was going to just stand there and wait for a specific answer form Cinder.

Because truth be told, she wasn’t sure what she was trying to say. Or get at.

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slnattercd:

┅ ∴ ❤ abandoned. they had ABANDONED her like she was trash ! she didn’t care about salem. she didn’t care about cinder. the only person she cared about was DEAD!! and it was their fault. too bad emerald seemed to be the only one around. neo stood, slowly walking towards the other, a glare worse than a thousand knives piercing through the green-haired girl.

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❝  Neo--uh.. I mm. ❞

She was glaring at her and it certainly wasn’t good.. She just watched.. Watched as the shorter girl approached her. It was about Roman wasn’t it, that’s what it was always about. But Emerald didn’t want this either.

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❝ You’re asking the wrong questions. It’s not what I have to gain, it’s that I can’t afford to lose! ❞

Indie, Priv, Selective Roman Torchwick  

-Written by Silas

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maidened:

                  she certainly wasn’t inaccurate with her assumptions on furthering herself into the madness of grimm   ———   she , herself , could feel the rot worming through her brain ; eating away at her own consciousness   &   self like a parasite , ever decaying . however , she remained above it all ; whether this was due to mercy of grimm mother , or her own simple willpower , she was uncertain .

                  cupped palm slithered over other’s skin before tucking under maw , index   &   thumb lingered `pon chin as she brought her closer , ever - so - slightly .                   ❛   what is it you want , emerald   ?   ❜   voice seeped out through an alluring whisper , nought a hair above .   ❛   i want to know what you desire , not what you desire for me .   ❜

                  a brow cocked only slightly , molten hue trailing from crimson optics , to the worry written `pon her quivering lips .   ❛   you have a home , food , warmth , lien   ———   but i know there’s something else you want , isn’t there   ?   ❜

❝ What do I want? I want you to stop before you go too far, the things I want in life are meaningless now that we’re in the palm of Salem’s hand. I joined to work for you, because I felt like this was going to become a world where you make it better. Now I just feel like we’re trying to destroy things all for Salem’s amusement. ❞

She really no longer had much to go about doing, thievery was gone, it wasn’t the same as it use to be. She kept staring at Cinder, even thought said ‘not that you desire for me’, her statements still stood.

❝  What do you think I want? ❞

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feubrulantis:

      “How amusing, that you of all people would be one the to speak about being used. You were right when you said you knew nothing about Salem; she’s capable of things far worse than anything you could imagine.”

     The Maiden’s right hand came over to it’s ghoulish counterpart, palm running up and down slowly along the cold flesh of her usually sleeved. Emerald had quite the nerve, speaking out the way she had… though Cinder couldn’t blame her. After all, remaining ignorant to what the girmm mother was capable of was far more preferable to feeling her wrath firsthand the way she had.

       "You don’t like ‘this Cinder’…. just who did you think I was before?“

     Her gaze pulled way from the sickening appendage to look the thief over once more. "Was I simply supposed to carry around the damn STUMP your little friend Ruby left me with? Humanity gets one nothing, I did what I HAD to do to keep going. It’s what I’ve always done, from the day my home was burned to the ground…         No matter what, I’ll survive. Always have, and always will.”

❝ When I say I don’t like it, I mean I don’t like the Cinder that just tried to choke me . before Salem, you never laid a hand on me like that, and more so over,I felt like I was more than just someone working under you. When you took me in-you felt like a friend, not just my leader.❞ 

She focused her gaze towards the Maiden, taking a slow, nervous breath. Exhaling it as she placed her hands near her lap. Even while standing. She was certainly speaking her mind, and praying she wasn’t going to get yelled at , or killed for this.

❝ I don’t doubt that, but there were better alternatives, Watts could have made you a prosthetic , we could have gotten one from Atlas even.  Hell I would have bought one for you so that you didn’t have to resort to such.. Drastic measures. How do I know that thing is safe , or doesn’t have a mind of its own, or worse, how do I know it’s not hurting you mentally, or physically.❞

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verdurance:

She seemed genuine enough. No, it really wouldn’t hurt then surely, to keep talking.

“How’d a kid like you end up with a woman like that?” she inquires, casting a slight nod in Cinder’s direction. Her wonder was genuine, no insult intended judging by her tone; Vernal had more important things on her mind, clearly, than to waste the energy taunting a girl that somehow reminded her of herself. 

“Cinder seems… Like the impatient sort, and a little high maintenance. No offense, but I’d have guessed that a lady like her would be trailed by actual soldiers, not… Well, you and Mercury.”

❝ I owe cinder my life, she took me off the street and gave me purpose, showed how useful my semblance was, and how strong I am. Before that, I was a thief, nothing more, nothing less.. So In a sense she’s a role model to me, but at the same time, I despise the fact that she is working for Salem. I liked it better when I was working for Cinder, and no one else.. ❞

Simple and to the point, Vernal seemed trustworthy enough, Mercury was a whole different story that was hard to understand, even for Emerald.. Bad Father, killed his father.. Something along those lines..

❝ Why are you in a tribe of all things? I know you care greatly for your ‘family’ so.. We’re somewhat similar. You to Raven, me to Cinder. ❞

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;; Sudden spot where I went silent, I apologize. Been busy with D&D stuff with friends, also woke up with a sore throat so I’m probably getting sick. Patience is appreciated, I’ll do my best to get to my replies.

Otherwise, if you want to talk, IMs are open to mutual followers who want to plot, talk, or stuff like that.

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trchwik:

[ ♛ ] ⚊ “I’m quite aware of the situation, believe it or not. I don’t know all of it, but I know what I need to know. I have a few new friends to thank for that.” Seeing as how he was let loose on a chained leash by Ironwood, he was more or less a dog of the military now.. that or he was just bait for a bigger problem.

❝ Okay, then explain yourself, how did you get out alive, and who are you with now. Are you working alone with Neo still, or what. I’m kind of surprised you didn’t come looking for Cinder instantly after coming out of that bird’s stomach. ❞

Emerald was.. Suspicious, to put things simply.

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maidened:

                    maiden listens with whole - hearted intent , falling silent as she allows gem to speak her mind   ———   her words were appropriately chosen , holding nought but her own concern , rather than that of attempted guilt or command . the youth had a talent for that , one of which fall found herself appreciating .                     nonetheless , she was still wrong   ———   it was only natural for the girl to assume salem’s presence was a later addition , as she had been fully introduced to the maiden alone . however ; salem had been occupying a spot in cinder’s life for well over a decade .

                    arm pulls from beneath own chin , soon rising up ahead of index finger curling back   &   fourth , gesturing for other to come closer : crouch down to her size at the edge of tub .                     ❛   come , my dear .   ❜   there’s a playful tone to her voice .

                    as other nears , inches away from that of her own visage , maiden’s arm stretches further : palm coming to cradle cheek of underling . the gesture kind , adhering not a shred of virulence `pon the wicked wildfire that was fingers . thumb caressed over protruding bone of cheek , as lid to eye fell heavy in the gaze `pon other .                     ❛   i have not lied ,   ❜   she speaks clearly , in spite of her doting gaze .   ❛   i have spoken nought but the truth to you . perhaps , i have sprinkled a few   ———   fabrications to mercury , but you   ?   you’ve always been something special to me . kind , caring , tender   —   ❜   emitting the word prompts fall to bring her hand further up , tucking a small few of the tufts behind girl’s ear ; ensuring that every movement graces each dip   &   curve of flesh .

                    ❛   but you must understand my desire for power   ———   grimm , prosthetics , injuries ; nothing will stop me . i will have what is rightfully mine .   ❜

There was a level of comfort that was being given to Emerald with these gestures, even as she knelt down there, staring at her, but at the same time, she had to admit, she was on edge, very worried about what she had to say next. Fabrications or truth, Salem never came up in their conversations before.. it’s why she was so angry to begin with.

Slowly.. Emerald took a deep breath

❝  Your desire of power is going too far, if this keeps up you’ll be a full blooded Grimm, and that’s not something I want, at all. You know what? You becoming the most feared, powerful girl in the world is my dream Cinder, but not like this. You deserve to have the looks.. Power, and fear all in one, but that arm, it’s all things that just.. Take away from what you were. ❞

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feubrulantis:

   "If she wants someone gone, they’re already as good as DEAD. And believe me, she’s all but lost her patience towards them…“

     And Cinder? She herself was treading on thin ice.

    Cinder’s ever-tense reaction seemed to relax as she was helped to a more private location. There wasn’t an area in the fortress that was particularly inviting, but anywhere that took the Maiden and Emerald away from her so called ‘allies’ was a welcome thing indeed. The grimace of discomfort came back over the Maiden’s face as she took a seat in the nearest chair, gaze sent over towards the thief.

    "Because she’s given me EVERYTHING.” Cinder knew how unfathomable it seemed, her vision shifted down to the horrid arm that now clung to her form. She’d lost so much of herself in her ambitions for strength…. but she’d do it time and time again, rather than fall back to the helplessness she once felt. “Without her intervention, you’d still be out in the streets… and I’d certainly be dead.”

❝ She’s given you everything, so much so that she’s turning you into a monster. Look Cinder, I don’t know what you were like before meeting her, but right now . I don’t like this Cinder. You’re being used, and what happens when, hypothetically speaking, we do beat the girls, Qrow, Ozpin, all of them. Do you honestly believe Salem won’t just kill us too? ❞

Emerald slowly crossed her arms, looking at the maiden, the only thing she wanted to do was help. Get rid of that stupid Grimm arm.. See what’s under her mask-something not very pretty she assured herself, and fix that too. This wasn’t how things were suppose to happen..

❝ The Grimm arm is a mistake and you know it. You know the downsides of it as much as I do. No aura to protect yourself, and more importantly it looks hideous .. You’re throwing away your humanity for power, and it’s a slippery slope Cinder.. ❞

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maidened:

                  ❛   you prepare the snacks   !   i will handle the explosives .   ❜   chibi hands close in on one another , rubbing together with nought but mischievous intent .   ❛   hop to it , my trusty right hand   !   ❜

❝ Evil snacks? ❞

Emerald replied with almost a teasing tone to her voice. Explosives? Snacks? Boy this plan she had was going to be strange. Either way, she’d probably gather whatever they needed soon enough