OOC: Thanks, I chose them because they're sneakers, but they look like...something you'd wear, all nice and dressy. Converse? Rei doesn't like heels xDD?
OOC: Cause with Axel, is going to be red in some way xD. Besides, it's perfect since the two are going together. I'm a sucker for matching like that ^^;. "I know," Tifa agreed, though very happy at the prospect. She didn't have to deal with Yuffie anymore, so far, and now with Paine gone, she had him all to himself, finally. Except for Aerith that one time, but she got Leon now. Tifa gave him another sweet smile. "Anyway, I wouldn't mind if she did, because now I know you wouldn't want any other, right? You love me, and that's enough consolance for me." Axel by now had calmed down on his frenzy, not wanting to appear out of breath or sweat in his new, finely placed garments. Climbing up the flight of stairs to the second floor, he reached the landing, and pushed open the black door to get in the floor, going to the familiar way of Rei's room. He wasn't late...yet, so she couldn't be mad. Turning a corner, he looked at the numbers until he stood in front of Rei's, and breathing out, he knocked three times, wondering how she'll look like, he didn't want to appear overdressed. OOC: Xangel is still there, right? Damn, I forgot your dress description :sweatdrop:
OOC: Is a shame Firekeyblade went offline, and I hope Nymph comes soon so I get some bitc-girlfight :D. I made Axel look pretty in High Times, by the way xP, if you can picture it (just google "Emerica shoes" if you don't know, and you'll see the sneakers Axel is wearing in the first picture you see. There's two that's black, red, and white, so it's the one on the bottom ^^').
OOC: Course. Only temporary though, or you gonna keep him? xP "Uh...hey, Yuffie," Tifa greeted awkwardly, interrupting what she was about to say to Cloud (about he was going to be the greatest looking guy in the dance, though Axel might argue) as she eyed the girl. She was still wary of her, but decided that she finally got calm in her...hyperness and Cloud touching. Besides, Tifa did wonder if she was here alone or not. It was a blessing that his hair dried fast in one or two seconds, the natural spikiness and his "magic" strands doing whatever job it had, there not other way to describe how it will just jump back into its hairstyle perfectly that fast when wet. He had taken a quick shower, not that he ever took that long, and now he was getting dressed. He had already placed his baggy black Hollister jeans on, belt loosely placed around his waist, he had his new red, white and black, Emerica shoes, which he had never worn before, except perhaps once or twice. He had a vertical stripped, white, red, and black dress shirt, that was short sleeved, looking all neat like he wanted, and under it was another dress shirt, this time black, and the first four buttons unbuttoned. Both of the shirt collars mixed and flowed fine, and with that, he grabbed a silver boy necklace that had a pendant shaped like his chakram. It was custom made (so much money, for him), and he only wore it when going out, afraid of losing it. With that done, he looked himself in the mirrow, the necklace very visible on his collarbone and downwards due to the under shirt being unbuttoned. Hopefully, this will impress Larxene, and perhaps even Rei from a girl opinion. Now that the important part was over, he chose a random cologne and sprayed very light on him, the amazing smell filling his nostrils. He forgot how good this was.... His green eyes looking at himself in the mirror one more time, everything seemingly perfect as it matched with his red hair, he simply grabbed his key from where he placed it, turned off the light, and closed the door and lockedt it as he got out fast, knowing by looking at his black wristwatch that he only had eight minutes left.
"Bye," Axel finished lamely as the door shut, and form there, rapidly hurried to his dorm, which thank goodness, was close to Roxas'. Arriving in his destination in one quick run, he jabbed the key in the knob roughly, just wanting to take a shower and get dressed. If anything, Rei would have to wait then, not that everybody reaches the dance early anyway. Sighing, when he unlocked it, he opened it and closed it just as fast securely, only to place the key in his desk as he got his clothes out from the closet. Putting it gently down in the bed, he went to grab his towel and get himself prepared. Tifa rolled her eyes, and leaned up to give him a meantful kiss on the cheek softly, gazing at him sternly, truthfully, but amused. "Trust me when I say you look amazing, Cloud. You always do, don't be down about that. It isn't like I'm going to judge you on how great you look, you know. Is not the same with guys, that they can't do much anyway except merely dress up. Is a given that females will look more glamorous...no offense."
OOC: Do you think it's....I'm not going to say anything (only because the writing style is similar). "What is it?" Vexen answered to the person knocking on the door bored and exasparated, by now used to people disrupting him when he was working. He placed down the papers he was writing own, putting new reasearch in the files, as he looked to the closed door.
"I'm sure..." Axel trailed off deviously as he raised a eyebrow, wanting to question him more on the subject, but knowing he wasted enough time by now. Quickly, Axel stood out more out of the way, turning a little to head back to his own room, saying, "I'll get you back a extra key again. I have to get ready for the dance, and you too, for your lady in waiting. I'll see you there."
"They were?" Axel questioned a bit surprised as he took the key from him, not knowing the rest were looking for him. Gazing at it relieved, he stared at Roxas with a grateful smile. Now, he had to dress up and manage to pick up Rei on time, if she's not pissed already. "Let's just say it was a nice busy, like..." He sent a sly wink to Roxas, so his friend could get what he was saying, before he breathed out. "Anyway, I should get going. By the way, how are things with Olette? I must ask." Tifa gazed at Cloud, a bit confused on why he was so down on himself. He appeared like he always did, abosultely handsome, even more now. Poking him in the stomach, she gave him a smile asa sign to cheer up when they went inside the now cleaned up, and decorated gym for the dance, looking around ro see that not many people were here yet. Good enough, it was still early. I snot liek they got here at seven o' clock on the dot. "Guess not many are here yet...hey, Cloud? You feeling okay? You seem kind of disappointed at something..."
OOC: Got it. Roxas just nodded, not really knowing what to say to her, his eyes still set on his best friend, but not really looking. He wanted to honestly understand this whole situation with Larxene and Axel, as well as get the deal of Saïx , and basically....get everything that he missed in his absence. Roxas needed to get thing before doing anything. Sighing, he asked of the girl, "Could you do me a favor and get Vexen for me? Tell him I sent you."
"I've been heavily busy," Axel replied with a grin at his question, wondering if he'll get him, but noticed that he had to hurry. Staring at him desperately, he asked, "I'll hang out with you as soon as I can later on, but could you do me a favor and lend me the extra key I gave you for my dorm in case of emergencies? I kind of..." Axel paused, thinking it over momentarily, before saying, "I'll tell you soon."
"And how do you know Axel?" Roxas questioned immediately, looking her over, knowing she was part of the other Organization. So what was she doing here? Isn't her group aware of her missing or is she a traitor? He went back to looking at Axel, wondering how long is a day or two, then worrying would be over, and he'll have his covky friend back. "I mean, do you simply care for him, or just don't think is fair of him to die?"
OOC: I have to be here early to catch Roxas xP. And Nymph, we can't exactly tell, just think of what blacklight paint does. Axel slumped his back into a wall, just finishing looking for Roxas everywhere in the damn school property and no sight. Breathing heavily, he thought over what to do in this situation, and all he could think of is to go back to the dormitories, and wait for him there. After all, he has a date with Olette so he has to come back to get ready. With that in mind, he turned around and began walking down the hall towards the room building, jogging a little for him to get there faster. He only had a half-hour to get ready, or maybe if he was lucky more than that. Axel wasted time on the roof, not that he minded, and now he'll get to Larxene after the dance. That was going to be fun. Getting into the dorm building by the tunnel, he quickly went around a corner to Roxas' room, spotting the door, and once upon reaching it, knocked, hard. "Roxas?"
OOC: Yeah, but with the tension they didn't hear anything xP. You didn't say what part of the lab ^^;. Does she have her hood on or off? Roxas sighed as he heard Vexen's shut of the door a bit distant, and closed his eyes in frustration. He had high hopes that Axel would live, he had been going around so much in Twilight Town, and then that...boy that he met. Now that he thought about it, he did look a lot like him, for that matter, only with brown hair and different styles. Hearing a girl's voice, he almost got startled, glancing behind his back sharply as he finally noticed someone there. He stared at her suspiciously. "Who are you?"
OOC: Just when the two chicks are about to confront each other =O. Darn.... "Then I'll wait here," Roxas replied softly as he lifted his head up, though not diverting his cerulean eyes from Axel. After what Zexion tried to pull, it would be a danger leaving Axel alone, and even if Vexen was there, he was close to the Cloaked Schemer. It seemed like he was the only person here for Axel at the moment, and probably for the rest of his Nobody life when he wakes up. Larxene already showed how easily moved she could be, and with Zexion, even more. She was more interested in finding something out than wanting to know Axel's condition or how he got that way. There's nothing more important for someone who has 'feelings' to be sure that their loved one is alright first and foremost, no ifs, ands, or buts. She probably did pretend that she liked him back. What did Axel ever see in that witch anyway? "You don't have to do that. You'll need your rest, and I'll be in my lab. like always, " Vexen responded, getting tired already. He wanted to be alone in his laboratory like he always is, and Roxas here was a blemish. Besides, he wouldn't really let nothing happen to his successful machine (so far), even for Zexion. "You know I don't trust you, you're close to Zexion as well. Leave me be or the last thing you'll see will be keyblades as you fade," Roxas muttered, his voice smooth, yet a hint of danger was behind the tone. He backed away more from the case Axel was held in, though kept his hands on the lid. Roxas better hoped Larxene didn't come near, because she'll be suffering the same. "Apparently, I'm the only one who cares enough to watch over him..." "If you wish to," Vexen gave up, rolling his eyes at the blond not budging. Going over a chair, he brought it over for Roxas to sit, and after left the kid there to ponder or guard, whatever he was going to do. He needed to work some things into his private room anyway and didn't need disruptions, so he headed there, opening the door when he reached it, and with one last glance at Roxas who was now feets away, he closed it, wondering how this will all end up.
OOC: I didn't know xD. Nice coincidence, but now I have to wait for Roxas (who comes at like, 4 in the morning for me), unless you want Axel to go to the dance with his uniform and the sweet scent of Larxene on him =O xDD. Kidding.
Roxas just shook his head at Larxene, almost disappointed, dismissing his keyblades while glaring at her without her notice. Didn't she hear him? Axel was dying in that damn machine, and all she cared about was looking for some enemy? If she even took any of Zexion's words, she was stupid, and not in any way sharp, Roxas thought she would have more common sense to hear out the guy's best friend, but it didn't seem that way. "Are you deaf, Larxene? Axel is in that machine dying...but I guess I understand now..." Whatever, fine then. If Axel survives...no, he will survive this, he'll make sure to tell him her actions, and try to convince him that she wasn't worth it, as far as he can see. Giving a dirty look at everyone in the room, he went to the machine, looking down at Axel's state sadly as his palms laid on the glass. The usual cocky guy was cold, his body pale like the walls and floor of this castle except covered in a blue light, and wounded, though it was stitched now. Why did he had to be reckless, especially with Saïx? He gazed at his buddy, resting his forehead on the surface as his head went down, studying him. "Come on, Axel...don't go..." He was also worried about the machine malfunctioning as Vexen mentioned...then he would really....if that happened... Vexen's eyes were searching as he eyed Roxas' actions with a bit of disdain, wondering why friendship was so important to him, is not like they could feel. Though it was quite touching to anyone with a heart as he hoped that his best friend will get better, but it was pathetic to him. And he was also expecting some type of reaction from Larxene, or did she really not hear? Sighing, he went forward to the young one, coming from behind him as he passed Larxene and Zexion, placing a hand on his shoulder. "He can't hear you, might as well simply wait it out..."
Tifa knew she got more red, and she motioned him to wait a minute with one ifnger up as she went back inside, getting her dorm key and putting it in the same shade of blue as her dress purse, quickly giving her one last look in the mirror. Going back to her boyfriend waiting at the door, she smiled, and hooked her arm around his as he held it out for her, turning off the light with her other free one flawlessly, and closing the door behind her as she moved to go outside. She locked the door from the inside, so she didn't need to bother with it when getting out. Sighing, Tifa stared up at Cloud, not helping the excitement bubbling within her. Tracing a finger on his chest daintily, she said, "You don't look bad yourself, sexy."
"I don't want to understand your plans, you obviously tried to kill Axel, don't pass your lies through me, looking at the wires and about to touch them, doesn't mean checking out whether it's working, because from what we all see, it is. And I rather Larxene come with me, so I can explain to her what happened, if she cares enough to know," Roxas stated, looking over at the girl confused, not knowing what to exactly make of her. He didn't know how far her....'feelings' for Axel had gone, but he was sure his friend's own emotions went deep if he got himself in this situation to be with her, and Roxas didn't know whether Larxene was using him or anything of the sort. He wouldn't put it pass her. Roxas couldn't trust anyone here, really, and he was really scared for Axel at the moment. Now gazing deeply at the blonde girl, he added. "Of course, is up to you. I don't think is a good idea hearing it from him, he can't be trusted right now. If you care more about what Zexion has to say than knowing about Axel, maybe he shouldn't have almost died for your sake. And he's still at risk of it." Vexen raised his eyebrows as he watched the whole spectacle in silence, a bit surprised at Roxas' harsh choice of words. It seemed the kid didn't have faith in any one standing around him, and in good motive, he now knew about what went on between Axel and Larxene, yet didn't know how far it was. Vexen didn't doubt Roxas' words, of course, and Zexion had his own schemes to work in, not that he will get in the way. But it seemed Roxas was testing Larxene's trust on his own accord, making her choose which man she'll be more willing to be with. Not bad...
Tifa got a tad startled when she heard the knock on the door, and the voice of her man outside. Looking at the time, she noticed he was early, and was glad that she hurried on her acts. Taking one last look in the mirror, her ponytail nicely done, and fixing her dress more as the broack was right stack in the middle, she grinned to her image, and swirled around, heading to the door. She picked up a bottle of body spray on the table, and put it on her a little along the way, wanting to smell good. Placing it back, she headed towards the door, and grasped the knob, taking a deep breath in anticipation. Hopefully, he'll like how she looked. Tifa then slowly unlocked the door, feeling her face flush, and opened it to reveal the ever present handsome Cloud of hers, and her face burned even more.
