Tifa wagged her finger at him playfully. "Then that's going to be a while, sooooo....patience is going to be needed." She stuck her tongue out at him, knowing he was probably dying to see her in it, and she was dying to show it to him because Tifa liked to make him feel that way, but considering the problem of a maybe baby coming, that was going to be kept in mind, and it wasn't the right time to do it. Gesturing at him to come over so they could leave, she asked him, "Where do you want to go next? I've been wanting to see a CD store..."
Tifa was next in line, and handed the item to the lady, who seemingly checked it over to put the price in the register. Sighing in relief, she then asked the woman if she could have a job application, as she was interested in working. The female was nice enough and nodded, digging her hand down under the table, and pulling out two sheets of paper stapled together, to which she was given. Tifa smiled back as she grapsped them. "Thanks." After that though, the woman gave her the price, and she gave the 40 munny in its whole, waiting as she got the change of 5 returned, and was handed the red bag with her lingerie hidden inside of it. Now done, she bade goodbye, and turned around to walk back, her eyes shifting everywhere to see where Cloud was waiting for her. She spotted him soon enough over at the dressing rooms, around a stack of bras, and giggling, went over to him quickly, her lips in a smirk as she reached his figure, jokingly saying as she came to, "Enjoying the shop's clothing, I'm guessing?"
Is kind of there, Fire, like it showed that he had gold eyes. Who else has gold eyes? xP (Hint: Is one of the characters I RP in Org. Rivals)
OOC: Holy! At first I didn't believe when I saw my subscribed thread and found Nymph of Destiny's name there as the last reply xP. "Zexion, if you can pick up Axel's 'scent' in your room, ignoring what he has done to it...why can you not pick up his location now? Didn't you tell me about a place where you couldn't detect anything?" Vexen questioned, trying to make him see what he was getting at, though quite soothed at the fact that the Cloaked Schemer was speaking, as he was getting quite tired of dealing with Max himself. At these interrogations though, he sharply eyed the other male before him, obviously distrusting him in any form possible, and not believing a thing he was saying, yet it wasn't like he had any prove to mark what he said a lie. The Heartless story was questionable...he wouldn't think Axel would do that, not in that style. Then again, it wasn't like he completely knew him either. Vexen didn't expect him to burn Zexion's room, after all.
Lol xD *gives ICSP a hug because she wants to and cause he did a good job*. I was expecting to answer to another post of yours, so at first I was surprised xP. The only reason why people think Marluxia is a pansy is because of his pink hair, and flowers, but whoever says, "MARLUXIAHASPINK@#2;LOLZ HESUCKZERZ!1", is considered a n00b to me, because that isn't..him. I've still yet to see someone who takes Marluxia's design seriously. Though I think people say it mostly for jokes and all....*looks at "Marluxia''s Element" thread* PS: Oh...you didn't like Xemnas? >.< Now I get why he isn't in your story? ^^; Anyway, I'm going to get back to the chapter, almost done, you know xP. I still want to see what Repliku says about the "Room Of Sleep", however....
Stand corrected on what? You haven't disproven that argument. I backed mine up with some canon evidence in the game, but I want to hear from Repliku first to give out where he got that from to see how it stands. Okay, what does this have to do with the chairs, considering that's the post you replied to? o.O Xaldin and Marluxia, we haven't even seen them interact, so, mind explaining a few things there about "allowing him to look him in the eye"? There's also not enough canon character development in the game to say that Xaldin looks down on everyone either. And I said along my post, yes, he was proven strong and responsible enough to be in charge of Castle Oblivion, which could also be reasons why he was chosen instead of being intelligent (why would you think the only reason they would choose him was "intelligence"?), and it's saying something considering he's mostly a newbie, but, I don't think he should be considered to be in the level of Xemnas, or even second after him. Anyway, while Marluxia looks to be smart, and is a good asset to have when fighting to think logically, we're not arguing "Who's Smartest" here. Who's to say he is? The fact is, Nomura himself said that among the few strongest members, is Xemnas, Roxas, and Xaldin. Even if Marluxia is sixth or fifth, or even fourth, which I don't doubt, the matter is, Xemnas is still on top of him. What Nomura says is word. I find it odd, because, even though Marluxia is giving the role of being the Castle's Lord in CoM, the director doesn't mention him at all in that list. Being a mastermind, is simply a word to describe a person who plans and directs, for usually a cause, or rebellion, or evil means. I could be a mastermind, but that doesn't prove anything on strength, which is what we're talking about here. I don't see why all of a sudden, you're comparing him to Xaldin, who isn't even the point in this, other than the fact that Nomura mentioned him on the power scale. The reason I even placed that in the first place is to show that Xemnas, mentioned by Nomura, is considered to be amongst the strongest, along with Roxas and Xaldin. You're also bringing no back up to prove that Xaldin isn't smarter than Marluxia, as well. Just because he planned to take over means he's above the rest concerning brains? Don't think so. I think it was after Re: CoM, in the most recent interviews for the new games, but the fact that Marluxia's dead doesn't mean whatever position he had or strength he posessed changed, so this is moot to bring up. Xemnas is the most powerful, he's the leader, so of course, he will tell others what to do. It doesn't matter if he turns them into Dusks, it still comes from his powers alone. You gave me amo here. If he could turn them into Dusks, then he can turn Marluxia into one as well. It just proves what type of strength Xemnas has to be able to accomplish this, and why you shouldn't cross him. My best argument so far? Oh, okay. Axel, was actually surprised to see that Sora was behind him (Marluxia sensed him coming, which is why he summoned Naminé, and made it seem like Axel was going to harm her, and even told Sora so), I could even put the scene here, for you to see Axel's expression, and prove to you in canon (which I have been doing) that Axel wasn't expecting it, he almost seems annoyed. There was no Sora backing him up, especially when after, Axel went to battle Sora himself. Yeah, that's sure asking for help. And why would Marluxia use Naminé, let alone be behind her, when facing off a opponent? I could guess (keyword: guess) that Marluxia didn't want to deal with Axel at the moment, and needed time to think on the turn of events that happened with Axel's double crossing, or prepare himself, leaving Sora to take care of the redhead for him. I think he figured out that there was no other choice, but to fight. Larxene was gone. Naminé told the truth. It was over. But in other views, Marluxia...well, hid behind Naminé, even Repliku pointed this out. That's not good conduct, it makes only people think he's a coward and used defenseless Naminé as a shield. That's what it looks like, despite whatever reasons he had in mind in doing this. And Axel wasn't weakened. When he blocked the attack, he grunted because of the force, but after it was over, you could see him standing calmly and focused, his chakram in front of him, awaiting to continue. He wasn't panting. He wasn't hurt. He wasn't hunching his shoulders. He was ready to go at it again without any sign of "weakness", as you say. Hell, he looked fine (and no, I don't mean in the sexy way, though I'm not denying he is :D). While Xemnas did use KH to power up (and in good reason, because he had three keyblade wielders on him, Sora, Riku, and Mickey, and that weapon is suppose to be powerful), I think that's what he planned to do in the first place when using it. Give the members their needed hearts (if at all), but used its power on himself, which might explain why he was so hellbent on getting his KH done. Yet just to point out (this is not part of the debate), you shouldn't base Xemnas on being defeated in that way. That's the goal in the game. To defeat the last boss, and the hero wins, or else you'll never proceed to the next scene otherwise. So, of course, destroying Xemnas in the end, was in the package. Is simple gameplay. For example, Sora got his a** handed twice to him, royally, by courtesy of Larxene, and the second kick was so fatal, that he should call himself lucky Donald went and healed him. Then you go into battle, and Larxene is beaten? When he couldn't even handle a kick from her before, which left him flat on the ground? And I'm suppose to believe he managed it with her added lightning, kunai, speed, and strength? Simple. Larxene was meant to defeated. That's all there is to it. Pisses me off, but that's the way things are. Actually, think about it. Sora defeated most of the Organization. He had Roxas in him as well by the beginning of KH2, when he wakes up. But it took him, and Riku's help, both, to defeat Xemnas in his Final, Kingdom charged, Form. And you can see when playing, that Sora and Riku had problems themselves. Xemnas was about to land another hit on Sora, perhaps a final one, when Riku blocked it, which ended up with him getting hurt (Sora had to help him up, help him walk, and when they reached the dark beach, he fell for a moment). That says a lot. Might seem like a easy battle for those playing it for some, but it sure wasn't for the characters themselves.
The New Headquarters You mean, "vid", because is only in one where they showed them talking about it (the other is where we get see Xemnas go to the chamber), and that's with Vexen and Zexion. In fact, I don't even get why Xemnas was "asleep" during CoM, when there really is no proof of that, as far as I've seen (Where does it say it? Where is it shown in dialogue? Is it in a interview or new information? I want to know). Moreover, the fact that Xigbar especifically states that he "talks with someone" when he is suppose to be alone, I don't know how he could do that sleeping -_-. It might be called the "Room Of Sleep", but who's to say he was actually in slumber? Where are these allegations coming from? We barely know what the "Room Of Sleep" is, except that it has Aqua's armor, and he talks to it (hopefully, that could be explained, or I should perfectly say that Xemnas is bit on...a cuckoo stage. I mean, I thought talking to a heart shaped moon was weird enough....), so using this in argument is is easily debatable and doesn't stand on his own. You got this from Repliku, right? I want to talk to him about it and see what's that about...I've been meaning to as I kept reading his posts. Maybe if I understood where it came from... First off, the seating arrangements have nothing to do with canon, just like Muti Player, is just a add on extra for fun in gameplay to show how many successful missions you have accomplished. The members you don't use for missions stay at the bottom. In truth, the chairs' heights are determined by how high the members sitting on it want it to be, although it can never be higher than Xemnas. Nomura said so himself: And this is where they talk about the chairs in 358/2 Days, a result of Multi player: Other than that, Marluxia is not in the same league as Xemnas, yes, he is strong, that he could be in charge of his own castle as his assignment, but not in the same league, or else he would've battled the Leader on his own, instead of going through with a plan and having to risk a lot for it. Who could say he wouldn't have confronted Xemnas alone without anybody interfering? Private battle? When Nomura was asked who did he think were the strongest members, he said Xemnas, Roxas, and Xaldin, respectively. I'll find that interview too, if you need it as well. He didn't say Marluxia in any of it. Despite the gameplay not showing Xemnas' true potential, the fact is, Xemnas is the most powerful, Xemnas is the most respected, or else, the Organization would've rebelled if their own leader didn't prove strong enough. It might not show when fighting him, but that's how is suppose to be. Can't go against Nomura's words. About Axel, as we could all see in KH2, he will not go into a battle where he knows he could be defeated or utterly a** wiped. He was running from Saïx for most of the game, because not only was he chasing him to receive his "punishment", Axel was perfectly aware of the fact that Saïx will obliterate him, to the point where we see him weak when helping Sora with the Nobodies, which was caused by the Luna Diviner himself (in the KH2 Novels, there's a scene, where Saïx and him meet, and Axel wakes up on Naminé's lap, having been knocked out xP. Riku was there too, saying that if it wasn't for Naminé, he would've been long gone, and the silver haired teen even straight up states to the redhead that he's not that strong, but that Saïx was "pretty strong", into which Axel asks if he fought him as he's conscious again). Of course, Axel is strong when he actually tries, as in the cutscene where the remaining members speak about his "death", they were kind of impressed. The point is, Axel knows when he can't defeat someone alone. He didn't do this with Marluxia, so he musn't have think of him much. In fact, Axel even began the fight by summoning his chakrams, and Marluxia took him on the challenge, both pretty confident. They began, and while they deflected each other's attacks, you could see that, while Axel might've been more on the defensive, he could take him on, at least. The battle didn't last long enough for them to step it up and see what they can really do, but it helps when fans try to figure out where the ranking of power lies, even if Nomura just said himself the first three from what I wrote before. I do believe, however, that Axel wouldn't have ended up winning, but their strengths aren't that atrociously far apart, it seems. Marluxia is smart, is strong, I'll give him that, and his presence is intimidating, as well as almost Godly, but placing him on the same height as Xemnas or Xaldin is pushing it, ICSP. I could see him as one of the strongest members, but not to that point of level.
Tifa found a few good ones that she liked, one that rveealed only what needed to be revealed, and the important parts hidden...somewhat, to keep him guessing and not get so much a full blast until he took it off. Of course, she had to get one her chest size, and after a moment, she spotted the one...the perfect black, the perfect design, and she knew it will stick to her body tight like he wanted. Tifa didn't even need to try on it as she looked at it, she could tell it would fit her...which was good, it would make Cloud wait,and the more she lasted, the more it will be worthwhile when she puts it on for him one day. Hahah, this is going to be fun. And it cost only 35. Perfect. Grabbing it, she went to fold it in her amrs, not letting anyone take a good look at it, and headed to the register, also having to remember that she had to get a job application, though she didn't know if a young girl like her buying lingerie was a very good presence. Oh well...it was hard to remember something like that.
OOC: Exploded? xP "Exploded? Why in the worlds would Axel...?" Vexen repeated incredulously, widening his eyes at the thought of Zexion's room destroyed and burned. Other than the fact of before, when Axel was alive, he could understand for Zexion getting in the way, and himself, yet, what in the world has the Cloaked Schemer done for him to set fire on his quarters? Even if Axel was spying right this minute, he didn't have a specific reason since Zexion has been doing much of nothing except guarding Xangel and fighting off intruders, as far as he knew. It made sense as well. Xangel wouldn't be able to control Axel's fire...as that was the wielder's own, vice-versa for the redhead, and to be truthful, her strength didn't exactly match his level. Still bewildered at this news, wondering how Zexion was going to take this and hoping he was listening to what's been happening, he gazed at Xangel, though sternly as she asked the question, "Stay out of this, if you please. Remember, you're not even suppose to be here." With that said, he turned back to Max, questioning, "Whose help, precisely? One or both of us? And for what?" He doubted things were that simple the way Max placed them, and why would he need their help? That in itself was a big step to say.
Even Demyx could have wiped them out in 5 seconds. I still go back the fact that Marluxia's plans would've failed anyway, in any points possible, it had too many flaws. Unless Nomura has it his way, and changed the story and let him succeed, only for him to obviously fall, be my guest, yet he's not going to be standing in the end.
OOC: Lol xP. *sigh* Cloud, hold down your hormones -_-. We'll see it how it goes, though you don't have to worry. You're lucky enough I'm actually making her get lingerie to show off to you later. Now if you don't mind, got to get back to replying...*takes remote and resumes time* Tifa took the munny in her hands, fluttering her eyes in surprise at how much he wanted her to buy it. If that was the case, maybe she should've had some lingerie before, only that she never expected to ever use it. Leaving him alone as she turned to her right to go and see some of what they had, she thought over what to do with it and when to use it. He wasn't going to see her in it anytime soon, after the doctor's appointment, if she wasn't pregnant, she'll wear it as a celebration of their own privacy. It was kind of weird, having intercourse just when you were almost pregnant, yet she also didn't want to be phobic about it either. Accidents happen, they just needed to be more careful from now on, and to step up to that, Tifa decided to buy the morning after pill soon. As she got to the aisle, her concentration was left to something else...the very revealing clothing. Now, he said black and tight...black and tight. She browsed around the color, studying some, but in the end, putting it away. Tifa had to get something perfect, but at the same time, within the price of the munny he gave her. Hmmm...
So Axel was alive, it was now confirmed by Max himself after that comment about the redhead using his abilities. Even though he was positive that Axel had survived before, Vexen just wanted to hear it out of the intruder's mouth himself, to make it officially permanent. Listening to Max's words though, he had to raise a eyebrow...what Heartless? It wasn't easy to find...so they are here? His eyes began to look around intensely, though he had a notion he wouldn't find anything...yet, what exactly, did these Heartless do? Was it to spy and feed information to him? Were they invisible? Looking back at Max calmly, not needing to waste time on this now, he asked, "For Axel to use his abilties, doesn't it means he had to be there? And abilities..." He had used his fire then? As Vexen thought it over carefully, a few things started to connect: Zexion's room, where the Cloaked Schemer "smelled" him, then Max mentioning his use of abilities, which was fire, obviously, then Xangel... At this, he snapped his head behind him, straight at the girl as he once again noted her appearance. Things were starting to become clear now, and pounced on her quickly, "Xangel, you never did explain why, even though you control fire, and it isn't suppose to harm the wielder as well, you have burns and soot all over you. Care to decipher?"
"Ah, see, the problem with that is if that was the case, Zexion would've 'smelled' him, or know something odd, like if he had a Heartless with him, and he would've told me that as well. But the fact is, you've given that he was alive, and that's what I'm looking for, your games won't work on me," Vexen finished, his index finger on his chin as he went into thought, hearing something of fire flash behind him, perhaps Xangel. Max was playing around, that was positive, "Axel MIGHT be alive" or "he has escaped by now", which would make sense, but he had learned not to take every word from this infuriating male seriously, it could be misleading. The one thing that stood out was the hint of the male fire wielder, and much to his chagrin, there was no doubt now, that Axel had survived, wherever he is. He had to speak to Zexion and see if he could still sense him. But now what? Will the redhead simply return? Why hasn't he? Opening his mouth again to add something, he said, "Also, it seems my comrade had also 'scented' him out in his room...Zexion's room, I mean. Supposely, Axel was in Zexion's room..." He cleared it up at the end, yet...what would he be doing there? That's the question he kept asking himself.
OOC: No...o.O. I feel sorry for models then xP. "Um, okay," Tifa grinned, a bit surprised by Cloud's enthusiasm, though she guessed that was expected, considering what she was talking about, and she agreed with the black. Nodding her head, she squinted her eyes as to where they were as her attention drifted from him, trying to see if she could spot the price, which they sometimes had on paper around or something. Reading one that was close, she turned her eyes back to Cloud, holding out her hand. She swore when she got a job, she'll pay him back, because it didn't feel right to waste such, even though he was her boyfriend and all. "Um, that would be around 30, if you have the munny. It could be more though, so give me 40 just in case, I'll return the change."
Vexen scoffed, knowing he was lying right of his arse, he could see it. He could care less what the boy thought of him, it wasn't like his opinion mattered or had any sort of importance, except coming from a child's mouth. "If he is deader than the brain cells I have in my head, then my, I must be a genius, since the fact that he's not alive, is....to put it graphically this time, bull." He was going to add that there wouldn't be these clues if so, but he didn't find a reason to share it with the dunce and immature fool, throwing him insults since the beginning. Not even Axel did that. How old was Max? Shaking his head, he gazed at the boy unimpressed, but seriously. "Just spill it, things have been happening, and everything leads to you. Zexion, I'm sure, wants to hear it, though as you can see, he's a bit in a still...." He shifted his eyes for a moment to look at the Cloaked Schemer, wondering if he was projecting their talk.
OOC: Lol xD. It makes him angry because people will be looking at her? "Yep, the cashier," Tifa replied back, heading to a neat wodden desk in the back were women were standing behind, as they checked their customers' items and underwear. But as her eyes looked around at the many....clothing, typical things that a Victoria's Secret store will have, along with its perfumes in another room next to it, she remembered that she didn't have any lingerie...she had to use that gown before. Her eyes widening as the realization hit that this was her chance to buy one, just for her man to see it and take it off, she smiled. Stopping them from walking, Tifa turned to look at him with a mischievious glint in her eyes. "In fact, I'm going to buy something special instead, so you're going to wait outside for me. However, what's your favorite color for a woman to wear under her clothes?" She also had to ask for the munny, but that was when she sees the price and comes back to him.
OOC: Chula!! :D Hi...and bye! You made me happy for those few seconds before you logged off xP, but at least you're coming back later, supposely. "No, I won't turn around, if you think my face is unpleasant, then good for me. I like to see you squirm," Vexen growled harshly, narrowing his green eyes into slits as he glared at the impudent young man before him. Perfect. Now they had to deal with this irritating pretty boy, and if it wasn't for the fact that they needed information from the imbecile..."And you'll never be a 'guest', a guest is polite, not a simpleton. Either way, intruder, despite the bad time, you do have to explain a few things, as you're in my lab. In fact, I'm just going to get right to the point..." He eyed him sternly, wanting to simply let things be clear so he can leave. "Is Axel alive or not?"
OOC: More like three months xD. Maybe four. "Oh, I know, but a little extra topping wouldn't hurt," Tifa smirked, and if it wasn't for the fact that she could be pregnant right about now, or wasn't worried over it, she would've gone and done it at the end of this day even. She didn't mention to Cloud that she also had honey stored either, just in case he gets too tempted, but it wasn't going to be used for now. Not to mention, he was keeping secrets to himself, so that was another negative for no action. Amongst the talk, they had made their way down the escalator from the restaurants and theatre at the very top floor, and went back a level, now walking and browsing around the halls. It was there that Tifa spotted a sign asking for a job, apparently needing new people, and it was at a good place as well. Victoria's Secret. She stopped Cloud, and pointed to the store, heading to it as she took back her arm and grabbed his hand briskly. "Let's go in there. They're hiring."
OOC: Yeah, that's pretty much it. Roxas is still on his date with Olette. Tifa rolled her eyes, though she shook her head, knowing she had strawberies and cherries back in her dorm for her to eat. "I already have some, and yes, I even have whipped cream. I enjoy eating that with the fruits I have, really good." Smiling slyly, she went closer to him slowly, dragging her arm along his back sensually, and leaning her face in the crook of his neck, she tilted her mouth into his ear, whispering huskily, "But now with you in the mix, it can be amazingly delicious." Nipping at his ear lobe for added affect, making sure it was conspicious enough so onlookers wouldn't see it, she drew her head back, and returned back to her normal walk, as if that never happened, though her arm was still wrapped around him.
Now with her comfortable clothes, loose white T-shirt, midnight blue pajama pants, slippers, and all, sneezing again, she went to portal out anyway, knowing there were some napkins waiting for her at her destination, despite forgetting to bring some from the bathroom. As she materialized in the kitchen quickly enough, the black wisps dispersing around her, she spotted some napkins at the corner of a table, unaware of the other Nobody in the room. Walking over to it, she snatched a few, and used one to blow her nose, this time groaning as the cold had gotten worse. Now she really felt like crap, this time her whole body was aching, her eyes were burning, almost tiredly, her nose was all red...at least she thought so, and a headache was sprouting its way on the list. With her drooping antennae, which were lifeless to oddly represent her condition, she went to browse the cabinets, opening one to where she knew the chicken soup packets were. She always preferred the packets, for some reason, instead of the cans, which is why she always did her own shopping. Grabbing a Maggi brand chicken soup packet with her name marked on it, she closed the door, and bent down to open the bottom cabinet right away, halting another sneeze by holding her breath. Doing that made her nostrils congest again though, but Larxene proceeded to get the pot by force, and took it out once the handle was in her grip, closing it shut as she straightened back up. Now with the needed stuff in hand, she made her way to the kitchen stove, leaving the soup and napkins there by its side on the counter next to it. She had to take the chance of blowing her nose again as she wasted another tissue, stepping to the sink with the pot in hand, and the used paper in the other. Lifting the knob to get the water running, she placed the pot under there, washing it a little, before letting it fill up patiently. Once that was done as it reached a certain measurement, she retreated the utensil, letting the water rush out still, and placed it on the cooktop when she paid attention back to the stove, turning on the burner at a reasonable level for it to heat. Larxene had to work fast, or else she'll be sneezing all over, only to get more sick, and so while she waited, she went to the sink once more to wash her hands, throwing away the crumpled napkin in a nearby trash, sniffing. Finishing, she shut it closed, the trinkling water stopping, and dried her hands on her shirt only to moan in frustration, leaning her back against the edge as she closed her eyes hard, the headache now making its full circle and pounding her skull painfully. Perhaps she should drink the orange juice now, it might help.
