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WAAPT@tropi.us Legacy → WAAPT: In-Universe → Herbert40k's Wrap-Up Thread
Siva: Oh me, oh my. Look's like the Delcatty is out of the bag, in one way or another~
-Lillianna gives a yell of alarm as Salvador goes crashing to the ground.-
Lillianna: Ah! My apologies, I... I didn't mean to-
-She catches sight of Salvador's face, and her eyes widen.-
Lillianna: ...So it appears I was mistaken after all...
-The Auric Avenger is currently running through a maze of darkened alleyways, though no matter how fast he runs, the exit onto the street only seems to get further away. Padded footsteps echo behind him as a Lucario follows in hot pursuit, a savage grin on his face and crimson stains on his paws.-
Shadow!Duke: <Why are you running, Lucius? You know I'm just here to listen... listen to the sound of your bones pulping as I snap them in half, one by one. How long will it take before you start screaming for a friend who's never going to come?>
The Auric Avenger: No... I'm not going to let that happen again! I won't be helpless anymore! I just have to keep running for a little longer...
-Suddenly, the way ahead is blocked off by the Greninja Squad and several superheroes jumping down into the alleyway.-
Shingeko: There he is!
The Auric Avenger: Oh thank Arceus... guys, I need help! He's right behind-
-A thrown kunai slices through the armoured fabric of his costume and embeds itself in his ribcage.-
The Auric Avenger: ARGH! W-what the...?
Gekkobi: He's still upright. Throw another.
Shieldmaiden: Yeah! He's gonna regret what he did to Titan!
The Auric Avenger: Wait, no! Please, I'm on your side, you don't have to-
-Another kunai comes flying towards him, which he barely dodges. Glancing around hurriedly, hoping to find an escape route before Shingeko can attack again, he notices another alley off to the side that almost certainly wasn't there before and runs down it. He keeps sprinting until the pain in his ribs becomes too much to bear and he collapses to his knees.-
The Auric Avenger: I... I'm safe now, I must be... they can't follow me down here...
???: No. But I can.
-A cloaked and masked figure emerges from the darkness, rusted twin swords at their belt.-
Elda: I know everything about you, Lucius. Every power, every tactic, every weakness. And I will stop at nothing to put an end to you. The reign of the Demon of Justice is over. Put aside your mask.
The Auric Avenger: I...
-He tugs at his mask in desperation, only to find that it refuses to come off. It sticks to him as though it were part of his skin.-
The Auric Avenger: I can't! It... it won't come off!
Elda: Lies.
-A wave of fear washes over the Avenger as Elda steps forward, drawing one of its swords.-
Elda: If you refuse to abandon your false face... then I shall remove it for you.
-It places the edge of its blade against the Avenger's cheek, slicing through skin... and begins to peel.-
-Lucius screams as his eyes fly open, clinging to the side of the bed.-
Lucius's screaming makes Recette jump awake, looking terrified. She frantically looks around to see that nothing was going on and flails at Lucius
"<Don't scare me like that! That's just mean!>" she said as she flailed her tentacles at him, she soon calms down "<Did you have a nightmare...?>"
-Lucius sits up in bed and groans, looking over at Recette.-
Lucius: Yeah... just a nightmare. You wouldn't happen to know Dream Eater, would you...?
"<I do! Do you want me to eat your nightmares when you sleep?>" a look of realization soon shows itself on Recette "<Oooh... So that's why Mr.Duke taught me it...>"
-Lucius nods.-
Lucius: If you could use it next time I fall asleep, that'd be a great help. Key words being "next time", of course... I don't think I'm going to be getting any more sleep tonight after that...
"<Don't worry! I know Hypnosis!>"
-This news seems to cheer up Lucius somewhat.-
Lucius: You do? Perfect! I dunno if it's worth going back to sleep at the moment, though... what time is it right now?
"<I dunno...>"
Recette floats over to the window and looks outside
"<It looks pretty early. Mr.Duke must be awake then, he tries to wake up early so the day can last longer.>"
Lucius: Right... might as well begin my day now, then...
-He gets out of bed and heads into the bathroom, hoping to freshen himself up a bit with a shower and a good wash.-
Upon getting to the bathroom and opening the door Lucius would end up meeting up with Duke, who was in the middle of changing clothes. At least he had his pants on. Upon spotting Lucius, Duke quickly wore his t-shirt.
"<Awkwaaaard~>" said Recette as she floated by.
-Lucius somehow manages to go both pale and blazing red at the same time upon seeing Duke.-
Lucius: ...I'll wait.
-He shuts the door behind him and goes to sit on his bed.-
It doesn't take long for Duke to open the door again, fully dressed, and walk over to Lucius
"So, let's pretend this didn't happen." he suggested, chuckling in a very light-hearted tone "Good morning."
-Though the redness in Lucius' cheeks has faded, he still looks rather pale.-
Lucius: You know, most people lock the door when they use the bathroom. If I didn't know better, I'd say you liked getting gawked at...
-He disappears into the bathroom, the door making a pointed click as it locks behind him.-
"<Why didn't you close the door, Mr.Duke?>" asked Recette
"I didn't think he would be awake this early. When I heard him scream I just sort of forgot." said Duke.
-A few minutes later, Lucius emerges from the bathroom in a far cleaner and more passable state - though Lucius being Lucius, there's still a certain level of scruffiness that no washing could possibly get rid of. He wordlessly sits down again and rests his head in his hands, looking weary.-
"I'm guessing you had a nasty nightmare this night. What was it about?" asked Duke
Recette just gives Lucius a concerned look.
Lucius: Getting skinned alive.
-He doesn't seem particularly eager to elaborate.-
Duke winces "All right... Well, what do you want for breakfast? I could get you some coffee and food."
Recette shudders and soon pats Lucius on the shoulder.
-Lucius pets Recette as she squidges her tentacles on his shoulder.-
Lucius: A cup of coffee would be nice, thanks. I'm not really hungry at the moment...
Duke nods "All right, I'll be back soon."
He then walks out of the bedroom and despite liking to be pet, Recette begins floating out as well, though she stops at the door
"<I'm going to watch over him, otherwise he might burn the coffee.>" she said, low enough so Duke wouldn't hear it, she then giggles a bit before going after him.
-Lucius nods and remains still. After a couple of minutes, he gets up and starts pacing up and down the room.-
Lucius: Stop being so nervous... it was just a nightmare. Duke would never try to take advantage of me,no matter what he said and did as a Shadow... (But that was still Duke, wasn't it? There were still people he could bring himself to care about, to protect, and I wasn't one of them...)
Not too long afterwards Duke returns with Recette, holding two mugs of coffee while Recette kept a small plate with two sandwiches floating in the air with her psychic powers.
"Here it is. I know you said you aren't hungry, but I figured I might as well give you something to eat." said Duke, handing one of the mugs to Lucius.
"<You should eat more! You're looking skinny!>" said Recette.
-Lucius jumps in surprise as Duke and Recette come into the room, but quickly composes himself.-
Lucius: Thanks...
-He takes one of the coffee mugs and starts to sip at it, leaving his sandwich untouched.-
Duke then begins eating his breakfast, he tries to think of something to say, but fails and so just stays silent
"<Is there something you want to do today?>" asked Recette.
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