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Post by DK on Jun 9, 2021 1:49:49 GMT
Pays gave a little pained shrug.
“It’s grown on me,” She admitted. “”But I’m kinda surprised none of them call me Viper. It’s fitting, don’t you think?”
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Post by Pippin Laudin on Jun 17, 2021 13:29:58 GMT
They twisted their lips into a look of childlike contemplation. Viper...
"Actually, have you ever heard of the Taipan? They're a type of snake. Not usually aggressive, but when they are cornered or protecting their things, they strike out multiple times. Most snakes only bite once, but when the taipan strikes, it strikes over and over and over and over again. And they're one of the most painful and venomous bites."
They smiled wildly at that, clasping their hands together, hoping Paya saw the relation.
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Post by DK on Jun 17, 2021 20:14:14 GMT
Paya's sharp amber gaze tore into Pippin as they spoke, a low growl rumbling in her throat as she contemplated their words.
"Maybe you know me better than I know me," She finally rasped, "After all, I'm not even sure who I am anymore."
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Post by Pippin Laudin on Jun 22, 2021 2:47:53 GMT
"Thats okay. I know who you are." Pippin gave a firm nod, still smiling. "You're Paya! My Payayayaya." They fell into a little fit of giggles, before reaching up. Slowly, they pulled the shoulder of their shirt down to expose the tattoo and gazed at it lovingly.
"I can feel you, all the time. A piece of you, like you're always with me. So duh, I know you. And it's okay if nobody else does. Because at the end of the day, they're just playing a part. Remember? You said that. Or something like that. So if they're all playing a part, then I'm like a checker on a chess board. I don't belong here, so I can't play the game. So if I know you, that means you exist both inside AND outside the game!"
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Post by DK on Jul 6, 2021 17:51:26 GMT
"Heh. You're more intelligent than even I give credit for, sometimes," she rasped, grunting her way to her feet. "Truthfully, this game... it's not one I want to play. Believe it or not, I don't enjoy murder. Pain... that's something I get my high off of. Seeing all the things that make something tick, and breaking it, and then... putting it back together. But, murder... playing god isn't about life or death. It's about all the ways you can influence and manipulate something. Once it's dead, they've won. There's no point."
She began pacing around the dimly lit room, slowly running her gloved hands over all the tables, counters, and shelves. "Although, there are parts of me that do enjoy it. The parts fused with me. The Others, I call them. If you ever hear me talking to myself, I'm talking to them," she scoffed, stopping next to Pippin, and caressing their shoulder where her tattoo was. She stared down at them with bright amber eyes, almost longingly, in her own crazed way.
"You... you make this game more tolerable for me. Hearing your crazed giggles, seeing your cute smile. The way you follow me around like a lost puppy. I almost feel alive again. There are so many things I want to do with you, do to you... but... I don't think I'm allowed that sort of... happiness."
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Post by Pippin Laudin on Jul 7, 2021 2:11:16 GMT
Pippin hummed thoughtfully at that, staring up at Paya with those wide eyes, as if she were the only person in their world. At least right then.
They reached out with Viper like quickness to grab ahold of her hand, and smiled.
"But you're not allowed that happiness as a rule of the game. Remember? And if I'm not part of the game... then I'm immune to the rules. I'm a checker piece. I do what I want!" They giggled and leaned back without letting go of Paya's hand. "And if you will always come back, then you can always find me again, no matter what happens! I'll make sure to stay alive so you can always find me, and you can always find me because I'll always be alive!"
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Post by DK on Aug 14, 2021 20:23:59 GMT
Paya gave a raspy chuckle, allowing Pippin to take her hand, and reaching the other to cradle their face, forcing their gazes to meet.
"Do you know why I chose you?" She murmured, her gaze narrowing ever so slightly.
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Post by Pippin Laudin on Aug 16, 2021 18:29:06 GMT
"Hmmm."
Pippin contemplated that question as they held Paya's gaze, blinking slowly. It took them a few moments of silence before they finally shook their head, a bit soberly.
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Post by DK on Aug 16, 2021 21:57:26 GMT
"Because," she paused, allowing their gazes to truly connect, before pulling away and pointing behind them. "Your shadow is alive. I don't know what it is or what it wants, but I do know that you're not alone in that pretty head of yours. You stick out like a sore thumb everywhere you go, much like myself. Neither of us belong here. I think that's why we get along so well."
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Post by Pippin Laudin on Aug 17, 2021 1:59:47 GMT
Pippin blinked slowly for a moment before turning to look at their shadow. They paused for a moment, falling quiet. Their shoulders slumped, as if disappointed, as they stared at it for a moment.
However, when they turned back to face Paya, a smile was plastered across it once more. They giggled and gave a little shrug.
"You can talk to him, you know. Well, all of them. But yeah. You can talk to him, too." They pointed at their shadow, then tilted their head to one side.
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Post by DK on Aug 17, 2021 2:07:40 GMT
"I want to know everything about you," she rasped, chuckling softly under her respirator. "And if that means learning everything about them, too, well... That just gives me more reason to be possessive, doesn't it?"
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Post by Pippin Laudin on Aug 17, 2021 2:16:00 GMT
"He's not me, and we aren't him. He's someone else entirely."
Their smile softened for a moment, becoming almost sad. "I don't... remember a lot about him, but I still know him." Their fingers rose to the collar they wore without fail, and they gently stroked the leather.
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Post by DK on Aug 17, 2021 2:21:24 GMT
"Yet, he's here. If he's not part of you, then you're part of him. Either way... I'm invested. So, if he, or any of your others ever want to play, then they may."
Grunting, Paya pushed herself to her feet, obviously fighting egregious amounts of pain. Once standing, she began pacing the room again, running her gloved fingers over each and every little instrument and device.
"In return, I'll answer another question. Anything you want."
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Post by Pippin Laudin on Aug 17, 2021 2:46:06 GMT
"Hmmmm."
Pippin tapped their cheek thoughtfully, trying to decide what kind of question to ask. Paya didn't allow this often, and they wanted to take full advantage of it.
"What is your favorite kinda normal thing to do?"
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Post by DK on Aug 17, 2021 2:56:22 GMT
Paya stopped in the corner of the room, in front of another mirror. She stared into it for a moment, before turning back to them, slipping her gloves off and setting them on one of the many tables.
"Cardio," she rasped, "I was a track runner in high school, best of my class, and briefly in college. I guess you can't really tell through all these layers, but I'm scrawny, even more so now."
She paused, turning back to the mirror. She unclipped her vest, allowing it and the covering jackets to fall to the floor, revealing her thin, rot and tattoo covered arms. All that remained was her tank top and the baggy tactical pants.
A stench quickly filled the room.
"I can't really run anymore, but I still enjoy going on walks from time to time. Does that suffice?"
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Post by Pippin Laudin on Aug 17, 2021 22:04:42 GMT
"Can we go on a walk, then?"
Pippin tilted their head to one side. They took a brief moment to glance over Paya's arms, but seemed far more intrigued by the tattoos that covered them than anything else. They walked over and stared, then turned to look back up at Paya with a smile.
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