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Post by Lans on Mar 15, 2007 0:17:48 GMT -5
 And Manic when flying backwards, crashing into the unlocked vending machine, which tipped backwards, causing the door to swing shut on him, then the whole thing fell forwards onto the floor. His last concious thought was Definatly real...wow... |
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Post by Jamie Lee on Mar 16, 2007 0:09:14 GMT -5
 As the two studied each other's eyes, Rob's smile only widened warmly. When she leaned against him he wrapped his arms around her and began to stroke gently at her hair. Then... screaming, flying hedgehogs and loud crashes. Needless to say, Rob was brought back to reality. "Manic?!" he called out. He broke away from the bat's embrace, looking between the other Rouge and the direction Manic had gone flying in. having not been paying attention he hadn't seen what had just taken place. Reluctantly he stepped away from Rouge and sprinted over toward the toppled machine looking worried. "Manic, are you alright in there?!" he yelled, now beginning to try lifting it. |
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Post by Leedzie on Mar 16, 2007 0:38:41 GMT -5
 Rouge jerked back to reality with a start when the screaming and crashing rang out. She only barely caught a glimpse of Manic before the vending machine toppled forward, trapping him inside. "Manic!!"  "He should be fine!" Espio called out as he dropped from the ceiling, fading back into view. "Well, from the vending machine, anyway; Rouge nailed him pretty good." Taking a place opposite of Rob, the chameleon also began struggling to lift the heavy machine. He grunted loudly. As if these things aren't heavy enough on their own without a person inside... "Chh!" the other Rouge snorted, still protectively holding her chest. Her flushed face fidgeted between fury and embarrassment. "Serves him right, for all I care!" The other bat cleared her throat a little. "Beg pardon, ma'am," she said quietly, "but even if you're angry at him, you can still help him..." "Shut up!!" Rouge snapped irritably, shooting her doppleganger and icy glare. "What the hell would you know about it?! You're flat!!" "..." The other Rouge flinched and lowered her ears. Obviously her double was in too bad of a mood to be rational. In the end she just nodded. " My apologies." Keeping her distance from the other bat, Rouge also made her way over to the fallen vending machine and did her best to help the guys, even though she was aware she had almost no upper body strength. |
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Post by Lans on Mar 16, 2007 0:44:25 GMT -5
When they finally got it upright, the door swung open again, revealing an empty hedgehog shaped depression among the machinery. However before they could question where Manic was, he fell backwards out of another depression in the door. "Buuuuhhhh...." Was all Manic could say, sporting swirly eyes and a nasty bruise on his chin. |
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Post by Jamie Lee on Mar 16, 2007 1:04:10 GMT -5
Rob's head and snapped to the side to gawk at the bat who'd just yelled. Though it was only for a moment since he was still in the process of trying to lift the machine and had to turn his focus back to it. Once it was up and Manic was free, he shifted on his feet for a moment, turning toward her and frowning, wanting badly to say something to her - but with one of his friends hurt, that took priority. Rob huffed and readjusted his gloves before shaking Manic's shoulder "Manic, are you alright? Can you hear me? How many fingers am I holding up?" he held up two fingers. |
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Post by Lans on Mar 16, 2007 14:21:05 GMT -5
"Buuuuhhh..." he continued, ".....siiix?" |
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Post by Leedzie on Mar 16, 2007 14:28:02 GMT -5
"Oh dear." Rouge frowned, supporting Manic's head on her lap. The chameleon however leaned over him and pried one of his rolling eyes open. "Eh, he'll be fine," Espio said nonchalantly after checking the hedgehog for bruising. "He's just knocked silly. He'll be good as new after a little rest. The only lasting injury will be that kick to the face." The other Rouge just huffed to herself and headed for the door. |
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Post by Jamie Lee on Mar 16, 2007 15:56:14 GMT -5
Hearing that, Rob straightened back into a standing position, his attention shooting over to the bat currently on her way out and marching after her. "Bloody hell, what was that all about?!" |
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Post by Leedzie on Mar 16, 2007 19:18:21 GMT -5
Rouge paused long enough to turn and give Rob a firm and authoritative half-glare. "I have to work, and you have to stay here. You wanted a way back to your world; well now you have it. G.U.N. is already working on trying to get you a portal home, and I have to go round up the rest of you lot. You don't have to thank me, but I'd appreciate it if you didn't make my job any more difficult!" With that, she turned to leave again, her arms barricading her bossom even now. Meanwhile the other Rouge watched the disruption uncertainly, and turned to Espio. "You're from this world, and you seem to know her... Shouldn't you try to help?" "HA," Espio laughed in an unhumored way. "From this world? Yes. Aquainted with her? Yes again." His eyes drifted to the bat in question. "Willing to step in? Not unless I want a matching boot-shaped bruise on my face, too." |
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Post by Jamie Lee on Mar 16, 2007 22:33:10 GMT -5
Apparently that answer wasn't good enough, because as the bat turned to leave again, Rob quickly moved and placed himself between her and the door. "Madame, I am eternally grateful for your help in reuniting me with my friends, but what in Aurora's name is the meaning of you assaulting one of my friends and insulting my lady?!" |
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Post by Leedzie on Mar 16, 2007 22:46:19 GMT -5
Rouge's face still burned a deep crimson, though it was still unclear how much of that was from anger and how much was from modesty. "Perhaps you should suggest to your friend," she said lowly and deliberately, "that in the future he keep his hands to himself." Finally lowering one of her arms from her chest, Rouge motioned to one side. "Let me pass." |
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Post by Jamie Lee on Mar 16, 2007 22:58:43 GMT -5
Rob's quills bristled slightly from under his hood, giving her an intense and angry glare. His nostrils flared and he pulled in a deep breath. "Fine." He stepped out of her way, folding his arms over his chest and turning his face away from her. |
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Post by Leedzie on Mar 16, 2007 23:31:29 GMT -5
"Just ignore her, Rob," Espio called as the angry bat made her exit. "She's just mad that Manic actually called her bluff." Rouge frowned. "Her bluff?" Espio eyed the girl at his side with something of a smirk in his eyes. "Why, exactly, do you think she was holding her arms that way?" "..." Rouge let out a breath somewhere between a sigh and a groan, looking down at Manic with disappointment. Manic, that was really insensitive of you, you big dummy... |
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Post by Jamie Lee on Mar 17, 2007 19:43:28 GMT -5
"He did what?" Rob turned around and looked at the chameleon sideways, then turned his gaze over to Manic "Oh of all things," he slapped a hand over his face and tilted his head back and he walked back toward the group. |
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Post by Lans on Mar 17, 2007 19:51:28 GMT -5
Manic gave a feeble twitch. |
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Post by Leedzie on Mar 17, 2007 20:03:36 GMT -5
Patting Manic gently on the head, Rouge looked to the two men. "So what do we do now?" she gently asked. "I guess now you wait," the chameleon replied, rising to his feet and dusting off. "She said before she left that the techs are working on a portal to get you back. I guess all you guys really have to do is cool your heels until then." Rouge's ears lowered. " We'll at least be able to go outside, won't we...?" "Eh..." Espio's face twisted slightly. "I really can't answer that. Honestly, I kinda doubt it. G.U.N. is composed mostly of control freaks. They probably wouldn't trust you to go out without an armed escourt." The bat's ears drooped further, and her tentative eyes focused on Rob. "Heh..." The detective scratched his head. " 'Course, I could be wrong... Maybe you could persuade them to cut you some slack?" |
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Post by Jamie Lee on Mar 17, 2007 20:21:33 GMT -5
"Truth me told, I just want to lie down and rest for awhile..." Rob groaned as he collapsed into a chair "It's been a long and entirely too stressful day." |
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Post by Leedzie on Mar 17, 2007 20:38:09 GMT -5
Rouge closed her eyes. The last thing she wanted was to be confined in this dreadful, lifeless building. She couldn't explain what it was exactly, but the quiet coldness of the G.U.N. base made her extremely anxious. But the idea of being separated from Rob in this strange place now that she'd finally found him bothered her even more. She may not have found the facility comfortable, but it was worth enduring to stay by his side. " Very well," she said at last. Rouge looked up at Espio. "Could you please find someone that could take us somewhere we can rest?" Espio cracked a smile. He had to admit, this Rouge was much more pleasant than the one he knew. "Sure. I'll be right back." |
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Post by Lans on Mar 17, 2007 22:17:31 GMT -5
There was a quiet cough from the door. A mobian skunk in a GUN uniform stood there. "Pardon me," she said, "But we've prepared temporary quarters for you if you'd follow me..." she noticed Manic. "Um...is he ok?"
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Post by Jamie Lee on Mar 20, 2007 3:20:23 GMT -5
"Wonderful. I was just saying I could use a rest..." Rob glanced over toward the other hedgehog with concern, despite what the chameleon said earlier, in response to the skunk's question "Manic?" |
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Post by Leedzie on Mar 20, 2007 12:19:06 GMT -5
"Sorry, guys, I couldn't find anyone so f--" Espio blinked as he returned to the lounge. "...Oh, I see someone found you first. Well, that works." The chameleon crossed the room to the still delirious hedgehog, kneeling over him and poking his green forehead. "Hey, Manic, was it? Wake up. I don't want to have to carry you on my back if I can avoid it." At the same time, Rouge dusted off and strode slowly to Rob's chair. As she held out her hands to pull him to his feet, a faint smile broke across her lips. " Maybe after some sleep, this'll all have been a dream," she whispered. |
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Post by Lans on Mar 22, 2007 0:02:04 GMT -5
"Um...I could call the medics if you need..." The Skunkette officer started to say. But then Manic's eyes popped open when Espio started poking him. "Don't...touch...the do!" he gasped out, meaning his hair. |
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Post by Jamie Lee on Mar 22, 2007 9:16:01 GMT -5
The hedgehog smiled vaguely at Rouge's comment as he took her hand and pulled himself up from his seat "That would be nice." |
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Post by Leedzie on Mar 23, 2007 22:34:16 GMT -5
"He's fine," Espio reiterated for the skunk, and ungracefully yanked Manic to his feet. "You can walk, right? Your legs don't seem injured, but... Rouge can kick really hard." The chameleon scratched the back of his head. " Especially when she's angry." Rouge's ear turned at the mention of her name, until she realized it was aimed at her double. The bat wrapped her hands lightly around Rob's elbow. " I felt bad for her, even though she was a little... overwhelming.." |
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Post by Lans on Mar 25, 2007 1:12:41 GMT -5
"No...kidding..." Manic said, then worked and rubbed his jaw, which still hurt like heck. "Why'd she...do that...anyhow?" he asked haltingly, moving his mouth to talk hurt. "Um...ok then," the skunk said, "Then, if you'll follow me," she said, turning and leading the way to an elevator. |
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Post by Jamie Lee on Mar 25, 2007 1:26:03 GMT -5
Rob just took a deep sigh, buried his face into his palm and shook his head when he heard the other hedgehog's question. Deciding it wasn't for him to answer, he just nodded to the skunk. Giving Rouge's hands a light pat and then taking one of her hands into his own he trailed off after their guide. |
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THE ONLY ROUGE COSPLAYER WITH A MATCHING BALLOON.