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fissionmailed2010-11-05 11:40 pm
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Remember Remember the 5th of November
[Deep inside one of the various rooms of the Nexus is an Ocelot. This room might be somewhat familiar to certain members of the building, but to those without realization of the location would be greeted by a pleasant Eastern European environment. Beautiful cityscape, quaint stores and coffee shops, and a dark sky with a bright moon overhead. The night life of this particular city was indeed a breathtaking sight to witness. Lamps illuminated the scope of the location above as though softening the features of the luxirious surroundings. Usually, it was fairly quiet at this time, but there happened to be a lot of bustling of faceless bodies surrounding the streets and out by the water.]
[There was a chill in the air that night and the smell of gunpowder lingered in faint wisps. The aftermath of Halloween encouraged a more subtle evening ahead for the 5th of November celebrations. It wouldn't be long before the fireworks set off.]
[Ocelot was sat outside a café of a street corner. He leaned his arm on the small round table before him, a thick cigar held securely between gloved fingers. He could feel winter creeping up and decided to adorn his coat. The memories of this place, it was where he had been pulled from in his world. So much had happened by being in this world, this Nexus, it almost seemed an inevitability that he would never return home.]
[But no matter how many times he fought with that debate in his mind, he found himself not caring about the slim chances of returning to 2014. His life was perfect here. This was his home.]
[As that thought passed him, a bright pink flash of light sparked in the night sky. Ocelot smirked and raised his cup of hot chocolate to his lips, sipping the substance calmly.]
((ooc: Bonfire Night! Come and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells. There's plenty of stores open due to the event and open stalls with hot food ready to serve. You can go anywhere you like. Just don't fall in the water if you want to get a really good view of the fireworks.))
[There was a chill in the air that night and the smell of gunpowder lingered in faint wisps. The aftermath of Halloween encouraged a more subtle evening ahead for the 5th of November celebrations. It wouldn't be long before the fireworks set off.]
[Ocelot was sat outside a café of a street corner. He leaned his arm on the small round table before him, a thick cigar held securely between gloved fingers. He could feel winter creeping up and decided to adorn his coat. The memories of this place, it was where he had been pulled from in his world. So much had happened by being in this world, this Nexus, it almost seemed an inevitability that he would never return home.]
[But no matter how many times he fought with that debate in his mind, he found himself not caring about the slim chances of returning to 2014. His life was perfect here. This was his home.]
[As that thought passed him, a bright pink flash of light sparked in the night sky. Ocelot smirked and raised his cup of hot chocolate to his lips, sipping the substance calmly.]
((ooc: Bonfire Night! Come and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells. There's plenty of stores open due to the event and open stalls with hot food ready to serve. You can go anywhere you like. Just don't fall in the water if you want to get a really good view of the fireworks.))
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[EVA cants her head to the side and shrugs] Can't have it all, hm?
But- health and family... Not a bad alternative for old sinners like us. Have you truly retired from your life as a spy, though?
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[Adam lowers their hands, but keeps his fingers wrapped around EVA's. He chuckles at the question.]
I've had to, for John's sake. I do miss that old life, there is no question of a doubt. But there is little left for me to do. I have achieved what I set out to complete.
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[Her hands remain in Ocelot's, though she averts her gaze for a moment] I see.
You're the one that's actually with Jack, aren't you? The oldest one? "Pleasantly plump"?
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[After giving a sad smile, she actually admits-] ...Wise choice.
[Instead of waiting for a reply, the woman turns to Ocelot and immediately changes the subject.]
So; where will you be taking me now, hm? I'm sure there are places far better than a street corner for us to chat in. Do you know this area well?
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To start with, yes. But his interest waned and he built a courtship with the EVA of our world.
[Adam takes a relaxed stance.] He failed to mention that to me, of course. I would have taken it better had he simply spoken to me instead. That man is too damn quiet for his own good.
Truth be told, I don't think he understood why I was jealous.
[He shot the woman a sly grin.] But how could I not be? You were always the perfect partner choice for him. A beautiful, curvaceous, female blonde. A woman that committed her life to him, who had the ability to give him a family. Children. His sons.
Yes, I managed to secure his freedom, but at the cost of our lives, and the destruction of his family. What he sees in me, I will never understand.
[His eyes soften as he stares out to the water, watching as another firework explodes into the air.] Yet, no matter what has happened, what will happen, my heart is his to keep.
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[She gives a sly smirk herself] 'You trying to make me feel better by putting yourself down?
[Suddenly, her playful grin fades and she allows herself to speak seriously.] ...I can't speak for Jack. But I know what I see in you. A strong force of will, a strong sense of loyalty for the man you love, your mother's charisma... You're a great man, Adam. Whether you're a "good person" or not, isn't for me to judge.
You're no saint. Neither am I. Neither is he. [EVA exhales slowly. She looks out at the display of fireworks as well.] ...We should stop worrying about whether we "deserve" what we've got or not, and just enjoy it while it lasts.
In the end... who knows- We may all be going to hell in the same handbasket. In the meantime, I plan on enjoying my life- and embracing the people around me. And I'm not giving up on myself. I choose to keep fighting for my own happiness.
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[Adam watches EVA as she expresses her view on him. He had not been prepared for the compliments to be returned, and for that he was grateful. He exhaled a breath he hadn't realized he was holding as though the weight on his shoulders was beginning to lift.]
You are right, of course. I doubt any of us are truly innocent in our goals. We have all lived terrible lives filled with death and destruction, yet we were brought here for a reason. Dwelling on the past is no longer an option.
You're a strong woman, EVA. I only hope you do find your happiness soon enough. You deserve that much at least.
[A slight curl of his lips.] Now, let me buy you dinner.
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[That's the closest she'll get to directly pouring her honest heart out to you as she'll get, Ocelot. At least for a while.]
[EVA smiles genuinely and loops her arm around his.] I thought you'd never ask~