http://mercurialectric.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] mercurialectric.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] paixaorpg2009-05-27 03:24 am
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Meeting Anew [Active]

Character(s): Larxene Elenra and Marluxia
Content: Elenra's meeting someone who seems to know about the situation. She just isn't fully aware of who it is.
Setting: near the library
Time: evening
Warnings: manipulation, Marluxia

Elenra had made sure to get there as quickly as possible, first because she didn't want to miss whoever she was meeting, second because she was worried she might get lost, and third because she wanted to take a good look at the library. She'd always loved books, and this place was huge, although it mostly seemed to be filled with--questionable things. Still, some books were good, and she planned to spend quite a bit of time here, when she had time.

However, she couldn't linger here long. She had to figure out who it was who decided to meet with her. If they were expecting a Larxene look-a-like they'd be disappointed, and so she had to find them before they left.

She just hoped they'd stand out enough.

[identity profile] 11deadlypetals.livejournal.com 2009-05-27 07:43 am (UTC)(link)
He knew a library would be the perfect place to meet with her. She spent most of her time in her own, where else would she be at her most comfortable? And he wanted to make sure she was as comfortable as possible. He couldn't have her being suspicious--at least, any more than she already was--after all. The more she trusted him, the better, the closer he was to tipping the scales back in his favor.

All of this... All of it done without his knowing. He wouldn't allow it. Whatever had possessed her to go seeking a heart, Marluxia intended to make sure she found a reason to curse it. Only he had the power to decide whether or not she could keep her heart, and he had decided she couldn't.

But all that would come in due time. He had no intentions of revealing his game yet. He was the mysterious stranger, the man only looking out for her in this dangerous world filled with people who wanted to manipulate her to their own devices. It was almost a shame that she was so naive.

He stood near the building, keeping an eye out for his former colleague, his thoughts never once betrayed by his expression.

[identity profile] 11deadlypetals.livejournal.com 2009-05-27 07:51 am (UTC)(link)
She didn't look a thing like Larxene anymore. The corners of his lips turned downward. What had brought on that change? Unless the change in appearance was just another effect of her regaining her heart. The voice, however, was similar enough for him to recognize, and he nodded. "I am. So you are Elenra, are you?" he asked. He was still reluctant to give her a name. Not before he had her trust. He couldn't have her telling it to the people of the city, could he?

[identity profile] 11deadlypetals.livejournal.com 2009-05-27 08:03 am (UTC)(link)
"No, but you have a face. I think that's enough for now." As though sensing the protest she would make, he continued. "It's more than you had, isn't it? You should be grateful. I could have left you with nothing. Just as I could have let you stumble into that meeting. What would you have done then?"

Marluxia took a few steps closer and smiled--gentle, with a touch of arrogance. "But I didn't. And I wouldn't have. Unlike most of the people in this place, I actually care about your safety."

[identity profile] 11deadlypetals.livejournal.com 2009-05-27 08:15 am (UTC)(link)
Marluxia nodded. "You are. So far I'm quite happy with what I've found." A lie in so many ways. "Although... I don't see how anyone could ever confuse you with Larxene. You're not like her in the least. The two of you don't even look alike. Strange, though. That journal of yours told an entirely different story. Did you gain this look of yours just recently?" He paced a circle around Elenra, studying her closely. He wished he had had more warning about this.

He stopped as the circle was finished looking her in the eyes. "And what is the last thing you remember before appearing in this place?"

[identity profile] 11deadlypetals.livejournal.com 2009-05-27 08:32 am (UTC)(link)
"Going home?" he echoed, catching the pause she had made. Was it just that she didn't want to tell him anything, or was there something else that had happened? Something... more eventful? He wanted to know exactly where she had gotten the disguise she had, but the details about her were more important at the moment. For all he knew, it could have been a parting gift from Yuuko as Elenra had left.

He waited a moment to see whether or not she would answer before continuing. "Many people don't know how they got here, you know. Some blinked, some fell asleep, some died. There's a new story with every new arrival."

[identity profile] 11deadlypetals.livejournal.com 2009-05-27 08:43 am (UTC)(link)
There. Her expression, short as it was, told him everything he needed to know. Some part of her deep down knew what had occurred, knew what had happened to her, perhaps even knew what may have happened to her world. All he needed to do was remind her of that incident, this incident that caused that moment of pure terror to appear in her eyes. A part of him reveled in it, enjoyed (as much as a Nobody could) the fact that he knew enough to create such emotion in others. He had something to use against her.

"Police warnings... Your world must have been in a frightening situation. Unless it was just for your city, but even then... I wouldn't think they'd put out warnings for nothing."

[identity profile] 11deadlypetals.livejournal.com 2009-05-28 06:52 am (UTC)(link)
Something that no doubt involved the Heartless. He wondered just who had been the one to open the door to their attack, if the door had been opened by one individual at all. Perhaps they had just wandered into that world by chance. He wouldn't call it luck, considering the ones being attacked by the Heartless were hardly so lucky but it was something that intrigued him. Sadly, he didn't think he'd be getting that bit of information any time soon.

"And you have a chance to start all over, don't you?" he asked her. "I think you'll do fine here. All you need to do is make yourself a little more comfortable."

[identity profile] 11deadlypetals.livejournal.com 2009-05-28 08:40 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, of course," Marluxia agreed. "I think you'll find that most everyone in here agrees with you on that issue." He took a few steps closer and put a hand on her shoulder in reassurance. It was only for a moment, however, as he had no intentions of pushing his luck. "You'll find many interesting sights here to explore, after all."

[identity profile] 11deadlypetals.livejournal.com 2009-05-30 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
Marluxia nodded. "Until someone finds a way out, yes," he replied. "Until then, you could take a look through the library. I'm sure you'll find something in there you like. And if not, there are other attractions to visit. I would avoid the opera house, however. It seems to be undergoing a few... renovations."