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The Lounge
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Forum Games
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Autopsy: Stomach Contents
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Autopsy: Stomach Contents
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LordInqubus
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11/02/2007 08:36
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In this scenario, you've died just as you opened this thread. ( *bang* you're dead...) If they did an autopsy on you, what would your stomach/intestines still contain? (try and limit yourself to 3 items maximum)
Startin' it...
Stomach Contents: - 10 oz. coffee - 2 servings of pecan pie - steak that still hasn't been completely digested from 2 days ago (carnivore ftw!)
heh heh
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Vector - Hostile
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World Discussion - Vector
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Enumerator
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Enumerator
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LordInqubus
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10/30/2007 13:29
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SM0KE, Shinryu, enmity, Mavrix, NullWhite, and all the rest o' you Enumerator folks! Where ya at and how ya been?
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Community
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General Discussion
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Who's Your Favorite Mod?
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Who's Your Favorite Mod?
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LordInqubus
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09/26/2007 11:10
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InkBlot gets the Inqubus stamp of approval

heh heh
Who's your favorite?
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Syntax
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World Discussion - Syntax
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Happy B-Day, Solid! heh heh
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Happy B-Day, Solid! heh heh
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LordInqubus
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09/17/2007 14:43
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Have a great 20th, kid!
Sorry it's all chilly and rainy on your birfday. Mabey it'll clear up tomorrow.
This gets the Inqubus stamp of approval.

heh heh
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Recursion
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World Discussion - Recursion
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I Love You, Rucursion!
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I Love You, Rucursion!
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LordInqubus
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09/12/2007 12:22
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*Mod - CheckSum: Post removed due to player reports of "insulting moderator staff" and "SPAM".*
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Community
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General Discussion
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Beta Hyper-Jump
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Beta Hyper-Jump
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LordInqubus
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08/10/2007 12:59
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Just wonderin' how all you vets are enjoyin' your Beta HJ. Would you want to be able to trade this item to all those who wish to have it? I for one wouldn't mind one bit in trading this item. Since every character that I will ever create will start off with Beta HJ, all I would have to do is constantly create new characters and hand 'em out to those who are lacking until everyone has Beta HJ. Mabey you have some thoughts on the matter? heh heh
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The Lounge
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Off-Topic Discussion
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For All You Mothers
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For All You Mothers
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LordInqubus
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07/17/2007 07:54
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All you little game addicted parents be wary. CLICK heh heh
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Syntax
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Marketplace - Syntax
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WTB: Veteran forum status back
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WTB: Veteran forum status back
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LordInqubus
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06/26/2007 08:03
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How much will it cost to get my Veteran forum status back?
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Syntax
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World Discussion - Syntax
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Uninterested
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Uninterested
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LordInqubus
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06/20/2007 08:12
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I don't find this to be interesting any longer, so I am leaving the game. I'd like to thank everyone who fills this game with interesting discussions and the kids who are capable of amassing life wasting amounts of post counts in a third of the time it takes most vets. It's been entertainin'. It saddens me to know that I will be missing out on all the great events here like fashion shows and alternate lifestyle pride parties. I will definitely miss all the great merovingian-but-not-merovingian RP and the great mini game of "pack the faction with the most people". Good luck to all those who remain. Be extra, extra sugary to all the powers that be and you too will gain their favor and do no wrong. Here's to a great game and even greater community. You get the Inqubus stamp of approval.  Heh Heh
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Syntax
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World Discussion - Syntax
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Back
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Back
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LordInqubus
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05/14/2007 10:47
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Thanks to all your kind words of encouragement, the pain of everyone's departure has subsided. Yet another vet returns. heh heh
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Syntax
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World Discussion - Syntax
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Can't Go On...
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Can't Go On...
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LordInqubus
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05/09/2007 20:55
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So many dear friends leaving listed in this section and also here. I can't see going on without them, so I too will be leaving the game until the pain subsides. You all will be truly missed. Syntax gets the Inqubus stamp of approval!  Stay gold... *sniffle* heh heh
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Syntax
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Next Renaissance - Syntax
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Banquet
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Banquet
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Inqubus_HelRazers
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04/23/2007 10:32
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I dine to the music of your lamentation I feast upon your hatred Your tears flavor each morsel I butter my bread with your ignorance I drink deep from the cup of your sorrows Your weakness provides me with sustenance Your flesh is mine to ravage Your blood is mine to pour Your dreams are mine to crumble Your nightmares are mine to savor The scraps and remnant of your soul are discarded to Cerberus heh heh
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Syntax
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Next Renaissance - Syntax
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Current Rumors about Inqubus
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Current Rumors about Inqubus
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Inqubus_HelRazers
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03/30/2007 12:14
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1. Inqubus dyes his robes red with the blood of sacrificed virgin maidens. 2. The Hovercraft Carrier Cerberus is partially powered by humans imprisoned in containment tubes. 3. Inqubus destroyed the City of Abaddon 4. Inqubus has killed countless members of his crew 5. Genetic and cybernetic research has been conducted onboard the Cerberus 6. Lupine exile programs have been extracted from the Matrix and housed in reformatted bio-mechanical sentinels called HelHounds 7. Inqubus considers any woman with plugs as "damaged goods" 8. Inqubus attempted to hack into Section 8's shimmering cyber circle 9. Inqubus eats babies heh heh
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Syntax
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Next Renaissance - Syntax
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Arrival and Departures
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Arrival and Departures
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Inqubus_HelRazers
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03/27/2007 13:42
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((This story supports the events in Change and Causality : The Will to Exist It takes place after Pyraci's decision had been made and before his rendezvous with Eleutherophobia)) heh heh
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Syntax
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Next Renaissance - Syntax
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(( City Census ))
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(( City Census ))
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Inqubus_HelRazers
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02/28/2007 11:32
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So, how many cities exist now besides Zion and Abaddon?
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Syntax
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World Discussion - Syntax
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Following the Leave Trend
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Following the Leave Trend
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Inqubus_HelRazers
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01/14/2007 20:24
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heh Sorry to disappoint the Inqubators out there, but I'm not leavin'. However, ChloeAnn and Dante21 will be! Their account is up on Tuesday, so feel free to celebrate in any fashion you wish. Celebrate a Matrix without ChloeAnn and Dante21! Sun Jan 14 14:52:56 2007 [Faction] ChloeAnn: OMG my box flitched! heh heh
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Syntax
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Next Renaissance - Syntax
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Of Little or No Consequence
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Of Little or No Consequence
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Inqubus_HelRazers
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07/29/2006 19:56
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After hours. All was still and dim aboard the Hovercraft Carrier Cerberus. The only activity seemed to come from the two individuals on the bridge. Stiletto sat and performed her piloting duties, while her captain, Inqubus, sat in his captain’s chair smoking a cigar while reading what seemed like an endless list of transmittals that filled his monitor. The sudden sound of keystrokes rose above the droning hum of the engines and caught the pilot’s attention. Stiletto glanced over her shoulder at her captain and asked, “Something grab your interest?” Stiletto said in a playful tone. Raising an eyebrow, but not looking up from the monitor, Inqubus replied with a low chuckle. “Just the usual junk mail. Nothin’ significant enough to interfere with important business, like flyin’ this carrier.” Still focused on the monitor, Inqubus motioned her to turn around and continued to type. Not satisfied with that response, Stiletto asked, “Then what’s with the typing?” “Oh, just jottin’ down a few notes regardin’ one of these transmissions. It seems we have been accused of plottin’ to overthrow the entire Merovingian organization.” After flicking cigar ashes to the floor, Inqubus again continued to type disinterestedly. “The usual fan mail.” Stiletto turned full around to face her captain. “That doesn’t sound like nothing.” she said in an elevated tone. “Who is doing this accusing?” Inqubus, ignoring the pilot’s obvious distress, paused from typing and answered, “It’s really no one of any importance what so ever. Their accusations are weak and unfounded, not unlike the actual “operatives”, and I use the term loosely, who are spreadin’ this tripe. It’s really nothing more than the whining of a child whose lollipop was snatched up from them.” Inqubus gave a low chuckle at his last statement. “It’s a shame too. There are one or two members in that faction that weren’t half bad. Ah well,” Inqubus smoked his cigar. ”Chalk it up to their bad luck, poor leadership, and a turncoat member.” Inqubus continued to type. “Turncoat?” Stiletto asked shockingly. “How do you figure?” Inqubus was now losing patience with Stiletto’s inquiries of these obviously inconsequential, insignificant, infantile individuals. He stopped typing abruptly and began smoking his cigar. “The person spewing these lies is no stranger to being an enemy of the Merovingian.” Flicking cigar ashes to the floor, he continued, “He’s weaseled his way into a Merovingian faction, whose leader is easily manipulated, with the hopes of dividing the organization by pittin’ anyone who would be gullible enough to believe his rantings against a faction who is strivin’ to benefit us all… namely Abaddon.” “You don’t think that the other factions would take action against us because of this, do you?” Stiletto asked. “I believe any Merovingian, or anyone else for that matter, who is fooled into takin’ action against us based on these cries for attention deserve what comes to them.” Seeing the concern in Stiletto’s eyes, Inqubus continued reassuringly. “Anyone with a brain knows how important Abaddon is to the Merovingian.” Inqubus chuckled, “ The Frenchman knows a beneficial enterprise when he sees it. He would be hard pressed to allow the ramblings of the village idiot to interfere with a profitable situation. Now, how ‘bout you get back to pilotin’ this barge. I’d hate to hit a mountain before I finish typin’ this up.” Inqubus once again returned to his monitor and keyboard. Activating the autopilot, Stiletto slowly walked up the elevated platform to where Inqubus sat in his captain’s chair and slid between him and his work. “Thank you for putting my mind at ease, Captain.” she said in a teasing manner. Smoking his cigar one last time before snuffing it out on the arm of the chair, Inqubus shoved the monitor aside, moved in close to the young pilot, and said with a grin, “Like I said, it’s nothin’ worth interferin’ with… important business.” ((Constructive feedback will be tolerated. Anything like spelling/grammer/lame encryption can be kept to yourself))
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Syntax
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World Discussion - Syntax
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Alakadies Wedding Bells
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Alakadies Wedding Bells
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Inqubus_HelRazers
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02/03/2006 07:25
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I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Alakadies and KillaClown (I think that's her/his name) on their in-game marriage. It's good to see that Aladies has finally found a person and faction that can accept him for who he is. So, big round of applause everyone! /clap /bigcheer /thewave
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Syntax
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Next Renaissance - Syntax
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Idle Hands
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Idle Hands
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Inqubus_HelRazers
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01/31/2006 11:52
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Scene 1
Zion Operator: “Commander, an encrypted transmission from an unknown source has been received for your verification only.”
Lock: “Patch it through to my office and get me a trace on its origin.”
Somewhat perplexed, the commander strode to his office in his usual superior manner, barely acknowledging the salutes of the lower ranks as he passed by. Finally reaching his destination, he closed the door behind him as he maked his way to the monitor on his desk. “Niobe” he thought to himself. “She’s the only one I’ve given the access to for this type of transmission. She must have something important to relay to me”, a slight smile made its way to the corner of his mouth. His smile soon faded as the transmission came through.
It seemed to be visual only and of poor quality. Watching further, it was clear that this was footage of a security camera in a hotel’s hallway. It was centered on room 110 whose door was now being opened to have a male figure exit into the hall. The individual was of a larger build, had a gotee, and his gray hair was pulled back into what the commander could only guess was a tasteless top knot of a ponytail. The man straightened his tie before turning back to the open doorway to pull another individual from out of the darkened confines.
“Niobe…” The commander’s eyes shot wide as her image appeared on his screen.
Half dressed and disheveled, she stood in the doorway with her arms wrapped around the man in an embrace as she kissed him goodbye. Once their lips parted, Niobe retreated back into the hotel room while the mysterious individual lit a cigar retrieved from his cigar case before making his way down the corridor in the direction of the camera. Donning a leather trench and Prevea sunglasses, the man inhaled the cigar smoke deep, turned to face the camera, and smirked.
With an exhale of smoke that covered the camera lens, the transmission ended.
Silence filled the room as the commander sat motionless staring at the blank screen. A knock on the door broke the silence.
Lock: “Come!” he barked.
Zion Operator: “Sir, we’ve completed the trace on the transmission’s origin. It was sent from here.”
Lock: “From within Zion?!?”
Zion Operator: “F-f-from your office..., S-sir” he stammered
It wasn’t until that moment that the commander noticed the burned smell emanating from the partially smoked cigar snuffed out on the top corner of his desk.
Lock: In a low, constrained tone, he looked up at the flustered operator and said “Leave”.
The operator saluted, turned, and hurriedly left the office, closing the door behind him. Before he was able to take his first steps down the corridor, he was halted in mid stride as the sound of a desk being overturned and crashing to the floor reverberated from within the commander’s chambers.
Scene 2
The code is hidden in tumblers. One position opens a lock. Another position opens one of these doors. The particular door that is opened this night leads straight into Club Succubus, straight to the individual that She instructed Seraph to “invite”. Closing the door behind him, Seraph scans the room until he finds his objective. Folding his hands into his sleeves, he begins to walk slowly, purposefully through the din of music and the sea of bluepills on the dance floor, who are as oblivious to him as they are of their current situation. He makes his way to a table on the far side of the room occupied by several young, scantily clad ladies who are obviously unaware of how dangerous the gentleman is that sits between them. Through the cloud of smoke produced by his cigar and the ladies cigars, the gentleman finally acknowledges Seraph. An expression of both amusement and distain runs across his face. “Wingless! Long time no see! Got tired of helpin’ old ladies across the street, eh? Pull up a chair and get acquainted with my… new friends. Heh heh…”
Seraph: “Inqubus, your presence is requested. Please follow me.” At this, Seraph produces a large, silver keyring filled with keys from within his sleeves.
Inqubus: Shaking his head, half chuckling “You and your Backdoors, Seraph.” Staring at the door that Seraph entered from “And to think, all this time I thought that door was nothin’ but a broom closet. I’ll have to remember to take that down and brick it up. I can’t have you comin’ to fetch me away every time She feels like it.”
Blonde: “Aw, Inq… you’re not leaving, are you?” she said in a whining manner.
Brunette: “You were s’posed to show me how to blow smoke rings.”
Redhead: “You can’t leave yet. I just got my cigar lit” her doe eyes looking up at Inqubus pleadingly as she moved the cigar playfully across her lips
Inqubus: “Well, there ya have it. I’m needed here. So, how about it, Little Man? What say you and me slip these nice ladies some red pills?” a chorus of giggles arose from the group of ladies at this last statement.
Rising to his feet, Inqubus walked towards the motionless messenger and reached into his inside coat pocket.
Inqubus: “Smoke?”
Inqubus produces a cigar from his case only to have it drop to the floor as Seraph swiftly grasps Inq’s wrist.
Seraph: “I must insist. Please come with me”
Inqubus: “Alright, Little Man. I see you’re still holdin’ that grudge.” His wrist still in Seraphs grasp, Inqubus flexes his hand into a fist and holds his arm firm and unmoving. “Hoping to break that stalemate, are we? Heh heh… this should prove to be interestin’.” Taking one last drag from his cigar, he lets the burning filter fall to the floor. “Your move, Little Man”
The cigar is snuffed out.
Scene 3
The faint smell of baked cookies still lingered in the kitchen occupied by the Oracle who sat quietly, waiting. Staring at an empty box of matches and an ashtray full of cigarette butts, she rose to her feet wearily in search of more matches to light her last remaining cigarette. As she rummaged through the kitchen drawers, the sound of metal and flint striking tells her that she no longer needs the matches.
Inqubus: “Need a light?”
The Oracle turns to face Inqubus, a lit Zippo lighter in hand and a look on his face that would make it seem like he would just as easily use the lighter to burn the building down as he would light her cigarette. She finds the thought amusing, if not somewhat disturbing.
He lights her cigarette, as well as a cigar for himself.
Oracle: “Thank you, Inqubus. You can wipe that scowl off your face now. No harm will come to you here and I’m sure you don’t aim to harm us either, right?”
Inqubus: “You don’t have to worry ‘bout me.” Rubbing his arm and shoulder in a futile attempt to work the soreness out, “Your ‘helper’ already confiscated my weapons.” he sends a quick glare over his shoulder to Seraph standing quietly behind him.
Oracle: “Have a seat.”
Inqubus: “I prefer to stand, thank you. Oh, and I’ll pass on the dry cookies too.”
Oracle: “Well, suit yourself. And by the way, there are no cookies. You missed that train by showing up an hour and a half late.” She eyes Seraph
Seraph: “I apologize, Oracle. We were… delayed.” He gives a slight glance towards Inqubus, placing a hand over the area on his coat that concealed his bruised ribs beneath.
Oracle: “I figured as much.” She said with a slight smile. “You’re a hard man to track down.” She takes a drag from her cigarette.
Inqubus: “Coming from you, I’ll take that as a compliment.” He takes a drag from his cigar. “I’m halfway through with this cigar. Once it’s done, we’re done. I’m a busy man.”
Oracle: “Yes, so I’ve noticed, especially in hotel rooms.” Her smile quickly fades, replaced with a look of disappointment “My, how you certainly have changed since the last time we spoke. I cannot foresee the outcome of the path you have chosen, but I fear that if you continue down that road, you may be forever lost.” She takes a drag from her cigarette.
Inqubus: “Spare me your insights and tarot card analogies. You obviously didn’t bring me here for milk and cookies and you most definitely wouldn’t have gone through all the trouble of having your butler come fetch me just ‘cause you ran outta matches. So, why am I here?” He takes a long drag off his cigar.
Oracle: “Bingo. That’s the $64,000.00 question, isn’t it? Why are you here? I’m afraid that until you can answer that question and understand it balls to bone, I can’t help you.”
She takes a drag from her cigarette.
“It seems that I was wrong about you, Inqubus. It’s not everyday that I’m wrong, but it happens from time to time. Seraph, please return his belongings and show him the way out. I must seek out a more… receptive individual. ”
Inqubus hesitantly accepts the arsenal of weapons and holsters them away. Not sure if he should be concerned about his own self uncertainty or even more concerned for the Oracle’s uncertainty.
Inqubus: “I can find my own way out, thanks.” He takes a drag from his cigar and turns toward the apartment door, but before he can take a step, the Oracle speaks.
Oracle: “Why in such a hurry to get back to your Mistress? How will she react once she finds out about the little stunt you pulled this afternoon at the hotel? Do you think she’ll feel inclined to share that information with her husband, your employer? What else do you suppose might she mention about you?”
Reaching under his coat, Inqubus turns to face the Oracle only to have himself staring down the barrel of Seraph’s pistol.
Oracle: “It’s alright, Seraph. He’s lost, not stupid. You may put your gun down.”
Inqubus: “Yeah, Little Man… why don’t you go baby-sit somebody else. I’m sure you can find yourself some cookies that need tastin’. Heh heh”
Seraph lowers his gun with reluctance as Inqubus slowly removes a disk from under his coat.
Inqubus: “You should really get your crystal ball checked. This is a copy of the transmission I sent to ‘Dead Bolt’ and I’m sure you don’t need your magic 8 ball to tell you who I’m delivering it to. She has a vast collection that I like to keep well stocked.”
With a final drag off his cigar, Inqubus flicked the burning remains in the general direction of Seraph with a smirk and exited the apartment leaving the door swinging open.
Oracle: A slight smile escaped her lips “I didn’t see that coming…”
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The Lounge
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Next Renaissance
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Idle Hands
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Idle Hands
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Inqubus_HelRazers
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01/31/2006 09:35
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Scene 1
Zion Operator: “Commander, an encrypted transmission from an unknown source has been received for your verification only.”
Lock: “Patch it through to my office and get me a trace on its origin.”
Somewhat perplexed, the commander strode to his office in his usual superior manner, barely acknowledging the salutes of the lower ranks as he passed by. Finally reaching his destination, he closed the door behind him as he maked his way to the monitor on his desk. “Niobe” he thought to himself. “She’s the only one I’ve given the access to for this type of transmission. She must have something important to relay to me”, a slight smile made its way to the corner of his mouth. His smile soon faded as the transmission came through.
It seemed to be visual only and of poor quality. Watching further, it was clear that this was footage of a security camera in a hotel’s hallway. It was centered on room 110 whose door was now being opened to have a male figure exit into the hall. The individual was of a larger build, had a gotee, and his gray hair was pulled back into what the commander could only guess was a tasteless top knot of a ponytail. The man straightened his tie before turning back to the open doorway to pull another individual from out of the darkened confines.
“Niobe…” The commander’s eyes shot wide as her image appeared on his screen.
Half dressed and disheveled, she stood in the doorway with her arms wrapped around the man in an embrace as she kissed him goodbye. Once their lips parted, Niobe retreated back into the hotel room while the mysterious individual lit a cigar retrieved from his cigar case before making his way down the corridor in the direction of the camera. Donning a leather trench and Prevea sunglasses, the man inhaled the cigar smoke deep, turned to face the camera, and smirked.
With an exhale of smoke that covered the camera lens, the transmission ended.
Silence filled the room as the commander sat motionless staring at the blank screen. A knock on the door broke the silence.
Lock: “Come!” he barked.
Zion Operator: “Sir, we’ve completed the trace on the transmission’s origin. It was sent from here.”
Lock: “From within Zion?!?”
Zion Operator: “F-f-from your office..., S-sir” he stammered
It wasn’t until that moment that the commander noticed the burned smell emanating from the partially smoked cigar snuffed out on the top corner of his desk.
Lock: In a low, constrained tone, he looked up at the flustered operator and said “Leave”.
The operator saluted, turned, and hurriedly left the office, closing the door behind him. Before he was able to take his first steps down the corridor, he was halted in mid stride as the sound of a desk being overturned and crashing to the floor reverberated from within the commander’s chambers.
Scene 2
The code is hidden in tumblers. One position opens a lock. Another position opens one of these doors. The particular door that is opened this night leads straight into Club Succubus, straight to the individual that She instructed Seraph to “invite”. Closing the door behind him, Seraph scans the room until he finds his objective. Folding his hands into his sleeves, he begins to walk slowly, purposefully through the din of music and the sea of bluepills on the dance floor, who are as oblivious to him as they are of their current situation. He makes his way to a table on the far side of the room occupied by several young, scantily clad ladies who are obviously unaware of how dangerous the gentleman is that sits between them. Through the cloud of smoke produced by his cigar and the ladies cigars, the gentleman finally acknowledges Seraph. An expression of both amusement and distain runs across his face. “Wingless! Long time no see! Got tired of helpin’ old ladies across the street, eh? Pull up a chair and get acquainted with my… new friends. Heh heh…”
Seraph: “Inqubus, your presence is requested. Please follow me.” At this, Seraph produces a large, silver keyring filled with keys from within his sleeves.
Inqubus: Shaking his head, half chuckling “You and your Backdoors, Seraph.” Staring at the door that Seraph entered from “And to think, all this time I thought that door was nothin’ but a broom closet. I’ll have to remember to take that down and brick it up. I can’t have you comin’ to fetch me away every time She feels like it.”
Blonde: “Aw, Inq… you’re not leaving, are you?” she said in a whining manner.
Brunette: “You were s’posed to show me how to blow smoke rings.”
Redhead: “You can’t leave yet. I just got my cigar lit” her doe eyes looking up at Inqubus pleadingly as she moved the cigar playfully across her lips
Inqubus: “Well, there ya have it. I’m needed here. So, how about it, Little Man? What say you and me slip these nice ladies some red pills?” a chorus of giggles arose from the group of ladies at this last statement.
Rising to his feet, Inqubus walked towards the motionless messenger and reached into his inside coat pocket.
Inqubus: “Smoke?”
Inqubus produces a cigar from his case only to have it drop to the floor as Seraph swiftly grasps Inq’s wrist.
Seraph: “I must insist. Please come with me”
Inqubus: “Alright, Little Man. I see you’re still holdin’ that grudge.” His wrist still in Seraphs grasp, Inqubus flexes his hand into a fist and holds his arm firm and unmoving. “Hoping to break that stalemate, are we? Heh heh… this should prove to be interestin’.” Taking one last drag from his cigar, he lets the burning filter fall to the floor. “Your move, Little Man”
The cigar is snuffed out.
Scene 3
The faint smell of baked cookies still lingered in the kitchen occupied by the Oracle who sat quietly, waiting. Staring at an empty box of matches and an ashtray full of cigarette butts, she rose to her feet wearily in search of more matches to light her last remaining cigarette. As she rummaged through the kitchen drawers, the sound of metal and flint striking tells her that she no longer needs the matches.
Inqubus: “Need a light?”
The Oracle turns to face Inqubus, a lit Zippo lighter in hand and a look on his face that would make it seem like he would just as easily use the lighter to burn the building down as he would light her cigarette. She finds the thought amusing, if not somewhat disturbing.
He lights her cigarette, as well as a cigar for himself.
Oracle: “Thank you, Inqubus. You can wipe that scowl off your face now. No harm will come to you here and I’m sure you don’t aim to harm us either, right?”
Inqubus: “You don’t have to worry ‘bout me.” Rubbing his arm and shoulder in a futile attempt to work the soreness out, “Your ‘helper’ already confiscated my weapons.” he sends a quick glare over his shoulder to Seraph standing quietly behind him.
Oracle: “Have a seat.”
Inqubus: “I prefer to stand, thank you. Oh, and I’ll pass on the dry cookies too.”
Oracle: “Well, suit yourself. And by the way, there are no cookies. You missed that train by showing up an hour and a half late.” She eyes Seraph
Seraph: “I apologize, Oracle. We were… delayed.” He gives a slight glance towards Inqubus, placing a hand over the area on his coat that concealed his bruised ribs beneath.
Oracle: “I figured as much.” She said with a slight smile. “You’re a hard man to track down.” She takes a drag from her cigarette.
Inqubus: “Coming from you, I’ll take that as a compliment.” He takes a drag from his cigar. “I’m halfway through with this cigar. Once it’s done, we’re done. I’m a busy man.”
Oracle: “Yes, so I’ve noticed, especially in hotel rooms.” Her smile quickly fades, replaced with a look of disappointment “My, how you certainly have changed since the last time we spoke. I cannot foresee the outcome of the path you have chosen, but I fear that if you continue down that road, you may be forever lost.” She takes a drag from her cigarette.
Inqubus: “Spare me your insights and tarot card analogies. You obviously didn’t bring me here for milk and cookies and you most definitely wouldn’t have gone through all the trouble of having your butler come fetch me just ‘cause you ran outta matches. So, why am I here?” He takes a long drag off his cigar.
Oracle: “Bingo. That’s the $64,000.00 question, isn’t it? Why are you here? I’m afraid that until you can answer that question and understand it balls to bone, I can’t help you.”
She takes a drag from her cigarette.
“It seems that I was wrong about you, Inqubus. It’s not everyday that I’m wrong, but it happens from time to time. Seraph, please return his belongings and show him the way out. I must seek out a more… receptive individual. ”
Inqubus hesitantly accepts the arsenal of weapons and holsters them away. Not sure if he should be concerned about his own self uncertainty or even more concerned for the Oracle’s uncertainty.
Inqubus: “I can find my own way out, thanks.” He takes a drag from his cigar and turns toward the apartment door, but before he can take a step, the Oracle speaks.
Oracle: “Why in such a hurry to get back to your Mistress? How will she react once she finds out about the little stunt you pulled this afternoon at the hotel? Do you think she’ll feel inclined to share that information with her husband, your employer? What else do you suppose might she mention about you?”
Reaching under his coat, Inqubus turns to face the Oracle only to have himself staring down the barrel of Seraph’s pistol.
Oracle: “It’s alright, Seraph. He’s lost, not stupid. You may put your gun down.”
Inqubus: “Yeah, Little Man… why don’t you go baby-sit somebody else. I’m sure you can find yourself some cookies that need tastin’. Heh heh”
Seraph lowers his gun with reluctance as Inqubus slowly removes a disk from under his coat.
Inqubus: “You should really get your crystal ball checked. This is a copy of the transmission I sent to ‘Dead Bolt’ and I’m sure you don’t need your magic 8 ball to tell you who I’m delivering it to. She has a vast collection that I like to keep well stocked.”
With a final drag off his cigar, Inqubus flicked the burning remains in the general direction of Seraph with a smirk and exited the apartment leaving the door swinging open.
Oracle: A slight smile escaped her lips “I didn’t see <em>that </em>coming…” <div><span></span> <span><span></span></span> </div>
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