Tai Ling Mizuki
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Hojo's Assistant
"But sir they're not just experiments,they're people".
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Post by Tai Ling Mizuki on Jul 18, 2008 16:17:50 GMT -5
A young woman in her early twenties,sat at one of the computers in the research center.The sound of the keyboard clicked,as she inputed some data she had collected from some of the ruins of the cities.Either the head of Crystal Capital didn't care,or he didn't even want to try and help rebuild the ruins that still lay scattered in the new countries but she did.
"And that is the last one,I think that deserves a coffee".
Taking her glasses off,she rubbed the bridge of her nose.She had been up all night inputting data,and also trying to find a cure for the illness her mother had died from.Tai Ling also had it too,but hers wasn't as severe yet.Looking at the clipboard beside her,she flipped it open while placing her glasses down.
"Yet another one found dead,how much more can these survivors take".
Pushing the chair back,she stood up grabbing her glasses and tucking them in her lab coat pocket.It was her duty to keep a watch on the survivors,and track they're movements but security could also lend a hand but she thought they we're just a little too rough sometimes.
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Professer Hojo
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Post by Professer Hojo on Jul 18, 2008 16:31:50 GMT -5
"How much more can they take, Well they can take alot more if you want the truth i should know of this since i am one of them"
He had came in the room un noticed and watched his little helper for a while, he was a little impressed with what she had done with her research.
"Impressive you show some real dedication to your work.......what was it again tia long?? no that wasn't it, Anyway the ruins should be destroyed before any harm can come to this world"
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Tai Ling Mizuki
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Hojo's Assistant
"But sir they're not just experiments,they're people".
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Post by Tai Ling Mizuki on Jul 18, 2008 16:36:53 GMT -5
"It's Tai Ling,please professor get my name right".
Oh yes she had almost forgot,she was the assistant to this man.He was one of them from these worlds,Hojo was his name but she didn't like him one bit.His theory and hers just didn't clash in right terms,he wanted to do one thing and she another.Upon hearing what he said,she frowned and headed towards the door.
"The ruins may be take elsewhere,but we should rebuild and create anew sir"
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Professer Hojo
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Post by Professer Hojo on Jul 18, 2008 16:49:41 GMT -5
"Ask yourself this Tai Ling why did it happen, The world i lived in ws filled with death on a massive scale and monsters being created as weapons if we rebuild we would be inviteing the same things to happen in this world"
"Plus if we try to fight this we would end up just like them"
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Tai Ling Mizuki
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Hojo's Assistant
"But sir they're not just experiments,they're people".
Posts: 53
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Post by Tai Ling Mizuki on Jul 18, 2008 16:59:19 GMT -5
"I don't know much about what happened in your world,or any of the others.And who says monsters have not already appeared,I try to keep a simple mind about things".
She couldn't figure out what would be worse,rebuilding and having people make weapons or not rebuilding and just allowing the survivors to live in ruins.It was a no win situation,she could only do so much from this building and on top of that she was just a assistant.Clearing her throat,she kept a stiff upper chin and walked pass the professor and out the door before turning around.
"I need some coffee,researching takes alot out of one person".
But before she went on her way,she took out some papers and handed them to him.She thought he might find these results to his liking,about some of the tests going on in the lab just up one floor.
"Care to join me,unless you got other plans".
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Seymour Guado
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The Crystal Sovereign
"Your hope ends here! And your meaningless existance with it!"
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Post by Seymour Guado on Jul 18, 2008 19:55:02 GMT -5
Hojo was not the only one who could make a stealthy entrance, it seemed. Seymour gracefully glided into the room, entering the door just as Tai Ling turned away from it to hand the head scientist some sort of documentation. It was with his voice that he announced himself, pleasant and fatherly as always. “Oh, have you already finished then?” A small smile accompanied his crystal chime of a vocal apparatus, willing to display his pride at having such a successful workforce.
The man and elder researcher in the man, Hojo, had earned his esteem long ago. He was one of the refugees with the common sense to register for citizenship. In the end it wouldn’t do him much good, but for the moment the old man would avoid his militaristic wrath. His assistant was another matter entirely. Tai Ling was born in the Crystal Capital, and as such was amongst the more trusted of his subjects. Her kind, the natural-born citizens, would be the last to go if all went according to plan. In the meantime he enjoyed something of a patriotic loyalty, and with it a possible eye into the workings of Hojo. Though the man had done nothing to cross him yet, one could never be too cautious concerning such people.
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Tai Ling Mizuki
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Hojo's Assistant
"But sir they're not just experiments,they're people".
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Post by Tai Ling Mizuki on Jul 18, 2008 20:04:02 GMT -5
And here she thought she can have a quiet break,taking her glasses out and once again putting them on.She focused on the man who had just interuppted,she gave a little gasp in surprise.It was head of the Crystal Capital himself,after the little startle she caught her breath and glanced over the bridge of her glasses.
"Yes of course sir,can't be tardy after all.I was just going for some coffee,then head up to check on the tests going on above".
Was that too much to say,oh well she barely knew the details of this man.And like Hojo she didn't quite like him that much,every chance she got she always defyed him and did things her own way.But quite often she got in trouble with the security as well,in her eyes these survivors didn't deserve to be destroyed but saved.
"So if you would kindly move aside,I would love to get that coffee and return to important matters that need my attention".
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Seymour Guado
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The Crystal Sovereign
"Your hope ends here! And your meaningless existance with it!"
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Post by Seymour Guado on Jul 18, 2008 20:34:51 GMT -5
Seymour’s face betrayed nothing as he elegantly stepped to one side, one arm outstretched as if to bid her through the door. For all of his expectations concerning her, he understood that she had a few smudges on her record. These seemed to be related to her deviating from orders, but oddly enough they mostly pertained to the refugees who had arrived from everywhere and everywhen. There was quite a bit of unanticipated decent concerning his policies towards the newcomers, and he wished to quell it. Perhaps if he could understand where this train of thought came from......
“Actually, I wished to speak with you privately. Might I join you?” While he did not make it sound like an order, few people were stupid enough to commit the political suicide necessary to refuse the offer.
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Tai Ling Mizuki
Junior Member
Hojo's Assistant
"But sir they're not just experiments,they're people".
Posts: 53
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Post by Tai Ling Mizuki on Jul 18, 2008 20:52:50 GMT -5
"If you must,then come along with me....excuse me Hojo".
She gave a small wave goodbye to the professor,and started to walk down the hallway.Now they we're on the fourth floor right now,and the staff room was on the sixth.But this building had fourteen floors,at least there was a elevator.Tai Ling took another set of papers out from her left side,reading as she walked.
"Test one was a failure,test two.......nothing changed and three.....died".
Stopping near the elevator,she waited till Seymour caught up with her.Taking her glasses off with one hand,and holding the papers with the other she wondered just what he wanted to ask her in private.Tucking the glasses in her breast pocket,she continued to look over the results of the tests.
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Seymour Guado
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The Crystal Sovereign
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Post by Seymour Guado on Jul 21, 2008 18:31:35 GMT -5
Seymour politely trailed after the researcher, being the one to open it when they got close. He would enter and beckon her to do the same, but would not speak until the doors had closed. He would leave the selecting of floors to her.
“Well, Miss Mizuki, I believe I should get to the point.” He stood so that she was at his side, his eyes cast forward rather than at her. “You see, I understand that there are certain individuals within the Capital’s inner workings who sympathize with the refugees. While it is understandable that this area of thought might exist, some have been known to take it beyond their duty.”
There was no accusation in his tone, but it was clear that Seymour was speaking of Tai Ling. She was one of the few who’s position allowed them to get away with the minor infractions she had committed. Had she been any lower on the food chain she would most likely have been dismissed, or maybe even found guilty of treason. But such was not the case. “I suppose the question I present to you is....why?” It was here that he turned his serene gaze upon Tai Ling. “What might go through such an individual’s head as he does these things? What is your reasoning?”
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Tai Ling Mizuki
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Hojo's Assistant
"But sir they're not just experiments,they're people".
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Post by Tai Ling Mizuki on Jul 21, 2008 18:51:42 GMT -5
While they we're in the elevator,she clicked for the sixth floor and put the papers back in her coat.She stood beside Seymour with both hands folded in front of her,as she listed to each explantion and question he asked.Though there was no accusation in his voice,she already had a feeling this was being directed towards her but she wouldn't let him know that.
"I understand sir,there have been some who wish to help the refugees and have even defyed you".
She didn't lift her gaze to meet his,she kept a stern look on her face.Lucky for her she was a little higher in positions then others,Tai Ling knew what happened to those below ones such as herself.Either they we're dismissed entirely or found guilty for defying the head of crystal capital.
"I believe they want to protect them,those people came here lost and confused so what right do we have to deny them protection....that is my reasoning".
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Seymour Guado
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Post by Seymour Guado on Jul 21, 2008 19:45:33 GMT -5
Seymour nodded, seeming to agree with this explanation. “This is true, I suppose....except that protection has already been offered.” He averted his gaze once more. “I offered them a chance to become citizens of the Capital as soon as I learned of their existence, to share our way of life with no questions asked.” His arms spread into a sort of shrug as he continued. “What kind of suspicious entity would refuse such an offer, I wonder? What would they have to hide?”
He was momentarily silent for emphasis. Within seconds Seymour continued. “What I do not think people understand is that I act with everyone’s safety in mind. How much do we truly know about the refugees or their worlds?” One hand stretched to the heavens, as if to grasp some unseen being just beyond sight. “The aggression of the Capital is directed towards those who would conceal themselves from us. Anyone who embraces our aid has found it. A simple fact, I believe.”
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Tai Ling Mizuki
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Hojo's Assistant
"But sir they're not just experiments,they're people".
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Post by Tai Ling Mizuki on Jul 21, 2008 20:17:20 GMT -5
"I agree,but I have found most don't want to leave they're previous homes.They seem to feel a connection,and wish to stay there instead of becoming like us".
It is true she guessed,Seymour had offered the refugees a chance to live here in the crystal capital.But either they refuse or don't wish to have anything to do with this city,with all the security and the guards walking around she got the feeling they didn't feel welcome.The elevator dinged for the sixth floor,as she walked foreward and stood in the middle so the door wouldn't close.
"And what is it you think they'll do,create a uprise against us......that would be foolish thinking".
Even Tai Ling wasn't sure they would do that,or even go that far.After all she was just the peacekeeper,and assistant to Professor Hojo.All she did was keep the peace,file reports and help where it was needed of her.She was strong,and yet not weak and determined to see these refugees not be harmed in any way.
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Seymour Guado
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The Crystal Sovereign
"Your hope ends here! And your meaningless existance with it!"
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Post by Seymour Guado on Jul 21, 2008 22:49:07 GMT -5
Seymour simply chuckled, but did not respond to Tai Ling’s initial words. That would, in the end, seem to be the case. In a sense he almost counted on such an attachment, for those who refused to leave could be “liberated” by his soldiers. And what better fate was there than to be free of the sorrow and despair of existence? He only pitied that he had to trick them to accomplish it.
The Guado moved to leave when the researcher stopped, blocking his way momentarily. He stood almost chest to chest with her, his head tilted slightly down to meet Tai Ling’s eyes. The outmost edge of his lips curled inward, making Seymour’s natural smile even smugger than usual. “You do not believe they would? I wonder....” He turned away suddenly, pacing towards the back of the elevator. He spoke despite his back being turned. “I have heard that several choice refugees have abilities beyond the average man. That small groups, consisting of only seven or eight such individuals, have toppled established armies at some point or the other.” His head swiveled so that half of his face, including that smile-smirk hybrid of his, was visible. “Is it truly safe to make assumptions concerning what they are capable of?”
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Tai Ling Mizuki
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Hojo's Assistant
"But sir they're not just experiments,they're people".
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Post by Tai Ling Mizuki on Jul 21, 2008 23:08:04 GMT -5
She seemed abit frightened,as he looked into her eyes.To think such a man could hold so much power over the capital,come to think of it whatever happened to the other head.There was no use on thinking of that right now,the alarm on the elevator sounded as she stepped back in and the doors closed behind her.
"I do not know all the details myself,but I am certain they would not need a cause unless they we're threatened".
Of course she couldn't exactly say they would not attack,but the capital was suppose to be peaceful wasn't it.What need would they have to cause trouble here,sure they we're ripped from they're homes and suddenly appeared here and forced to live as residents as the crystal capital.And their homes she wanted to help rebuild them,but professor Hojo saw no need to do such a thing.
"But you are right,we can't assume they will not try to attack or do some rash cause of action".
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