Step by step, Tosuno walked down the streets of Lucero Point, an unnerving silence to his steps. His head hung low, deep in though, his hands comfortably wrapped within his coat pockets. Now and then he would wipe away the rain from his sunglasses with his sleeve.

All that was on his mind was the answer to the question that had been eluding him for the past few nights.

Tosuno lifted his vision to meet that of a skulking Bluepill down the way, whom instantly drew his coward gaze down to the ground. The man did not appear at all "well off," dressed in dirt and rags. he was leaning in against a bench that sat under a small awning. His body shivered slightly, and Tosuno could not help but find the image somewhat amusing. He smirked as he walked by, though carelessly ignored the Blue Pill.

Them, he heard a familiar sound. His body shivered slightly at the sensation, as the system shifted around him. Tosuno stopped, his smirk turning to grin momentarily, then back to match the rest of his apathetic face.
Thunder rippled far off in the distance.

"Well... well... well. Mr. Kahr." The cold voice shot from behind him. Tosuno looked over his shoulder casually, no longer looking back at the pathetic Blue Pill, but rather an all to familiar middle aged man in a suit.

"Agent Lee." Was all he said, nodding his head slightly.

Tosuno had a history with this Agent. A long time ago, a rivalry was formed between these two. Ever since Tosuno's first encounter with an Agent program, Lee has been there to hunt Tosuno down. Though, neither of them would admit it, they were always, in some way, excited by the idea of fighting each other.

Lee stepped foreword ready to grab Tosuno, but was suddenly grabbed himself as a ghostly pale hand reached over the Agents shoulder. The Agent turned quickly ready to strike, but was to late. The unknown attacker thrust his fist into the Agents chest, driving him back in to the hold of Tosuno.

"Lee... This time, you'll be the one to run away," Tosuno whispered under his breath to the Agent as he tried to get free. To Lee's surprise, he could not escape the humans hold.

Then something came over the Agent he had not felt before. His body felt stone, and cold. A pain in his chest slowly grew until it was nearly unbearable. Though paralyzed, the Agent was able to lower his site enough to glimpse the blackness that was beginning to consume him. Like a shadow, the enigma moved over his body, arms, legs, and eventually consumed him entirely.

Tosuno dropped the eclipsed figure, and the blackness began to fade away. What was left of the Agent was gone now. Once again, the Blue Pill from before stood, but changed. his skin was able, like a ghost. Hair, bleached white, and eyes, black and soulless. His clothing had even changed to jet black style of the original rags. The Blue Pill turned to face Tosuno, as did the original attacker of the Agent who aided Tosuno, whom looked a similar fashion to the now viral infected Blue Pill.

Tosuno pulled his sunglasses down his nose, looking over the two men through his poison yellow eyes. A flick of his wrist, and a wave of his hand, and the two figured faded to shadow. Tosuno looked up, the rain still fell, but it was beginning to lighten up. Finally, the answer came to him.

(Open RP / Redux )

Fall of the Father,

One, two, three... everything checked out alright. That was good. There could be no mistakes now, no turning back. Tosuno weak, pale hand reached across the consol, carefully, slowly placing every piece of data where it should be, flawlessly creating what everyman desired, yet none would ever attain. here, in his sanctuary, his tomb, death fought hard to break him. His body shook. Cold, everything was cold. Though painful to look, he watched his breath fade away.

The ship, Seraphim, had little power left. Still, the poison leaked from deep within the beast, corroding everything. Resting silently within the darkness, underground, lost to everyone. The air itself froze as it grew colder and colder. Yet still, Tosuno remained, still, he fought.

His weak eyes shut, thinking back, he could see their faces now. His friends, even his family. The constant battle against the darkness, to save his loved ones. Every time, it was a victory, but every time, something was lost. It came back, and it would never stop coming back. Not even he could fight it any longer.

A tear fell down his face as his eyes opened once again, glazed over, his once blue eyes looked over the single screen that now left him with a choice. Choice brought him this far, but if that were true, then this would be his last decision, ever. In the end, he was, after all, only human…

Standing, his tiresome bones cracked, his whole body protested in pain. At the end of the long corridor awaited his final destination, his final resting place. The timer was running, but every tic of the clock seemed hours apart. His stride was that of defeat, beaten, broken, this warrior had no fight left.

The chamber open slowly, the pressure released with a hiss. Taking one final bow, Tosuno placed himself within the mechanical coffin. If they were ever to remember him as anything, may they remember him here, as he was before. A defender, a hope, a soldier. He preyed they would forgive him for the sins he had committed, and would still commit in the future. This, after all, was not the end.

The chamber closed slowly, and the jack plugged securely into the back of his head. It was a comforting feeling now, the only comfort he had left. Now, reminded of all he was, regret slowly began to sink in. Though, to late it was, as the gas slowly filled the chamber, and his mind plunged into the darkness he had fought for so long.

The Hover craft Seraphim now lay, barely any power remained in the reactor. Just enough to run the final program. The Seraphim delivered it’s final object to the Matrix system. Tosuno had died. Now, all that was left was the Black Angel. Who was left now, to fight it…

The rise of the Black Angel.

I've been back myself for about a week now and so far it's been non-stop RP. It is true though, you need to look for it, but if you make it happen yourself, then others seem to come to you.

I've lived long enough to see everything fall to pieces. Keep your eyes open, you'll see the last light fade away to dark in time.

Make haste, Viral, for the locals are taking notice. The more they try, the easier it gets. It's human nature.... Panic.

I love that show.

Some times a more direct approach is a good way to stay subtle in other aspects. However, the time for subtlety has ended. We are getting stronger, we are almsot ready...

Tick-Tock, children. Every second you waste is more time for him to grow more and more elusive.

Try to hard, and you might find what you're looking for. Be you prepared?

I think not.

We are making progress...

He who hopes to tame the darkness, will be consumed by the void.

Fight me.

Rip and tear, rip and tear...

You tore her apart, piece by piece. What did you find? Not much I assume.

Yes, that would be a problem...

We'll fix that.

Unknown File Transfer

>Security Breach Successful
>Search: Black Angel
>File scan in progress...
>Scan Complete

Despite the constant, annoying, interuption, research goes well. The virus has evolved beyond anything even I could have predicted. It's assimilation with many parts of the Matrix has been 100% successful, esspecially Westview where the code is particulary easy to break. There is a patern, quite easy to follow.

Moving on, the virus is increasingly effective against exile programs. Though it is not on the same level as that of the Bluepill subjects, it's lethality is no let down. However, the point is not ti kill the vistim, not unti lthe doppleganger program takes effect anyways. So far, the virus seems to work to quick. Or perhaps the doppleganger is to slow...

Either way, 23 Bluepills and 13 Exiles have been infected. 5 Exiles now remain in stasis, the rest, I don't really care. I've only kept 4 Bluepill Subjects:

Monica Ambers

Jeremy Brown

Ross Redpath

Jessica Turner

Each one has shown the highest level of compatibility. Up until now, the virus has been leaving mindless versions of their hosts, not at all like before. I must get back to that, but without one of the originals it is proving difficult. INovem would prove useful, were it not for her dissapearance.

I can't let that stop me, however. These four will have the answer, I'm sure of it. Only time will tell which. as for the other infected Blues...

>Error
>Disconnected

Years ago, I was a man, a soldier, and a light to the darkness of many.
I was like any of you, perhaps more. My loyalty, unwaivering. My pride, unyeilding...
Because I knew that, in the end, I would be rewarded for all my sacrafices...

Sacrafice.

My friends, I sacraficed...
My body, I sacraficed...
My love, I sacraficed...
I know much of sacrafice, as we all do.
However, you're no longer standing by my side.
Because I 'gave in', and became something you fear.

Of all my losses, my faith has never faulted.

Over time, I to evolved. With time, came great wisdom, and anger. Strength, and sorrow.
Human have always saught to better them selves.
Now, I've found a way to beat that which no man can defeat.

Death.

You may fight it, and you will lose.
Every one of us was created, purpose or no purpose, choice or not.
I've watched many of you, over time, grow. I've seen you do great things.
Turning yourselves into weapons, to defend what you 'believed' in...
Always, fighting...

I was like you once, a fighter. I always will be.
But how long will you fight before realising, you have little time left to live.
You've spet your whole life fighting, killing others.
And now, darkness comes again.
You all stand, ready to fight, but are you ready to die?
For everything death, there will be  life anew.

Rebirth.

The shadows have eyes. Every whisper you make, we hear it.
Every move you make, we'll know.
So go now, hide. Plan your inevitable failure.
In the end, you will fall.
Just as I have.

Every day, we grow stronger, and with it, another innocent dies.

So come, stop wasting my time.

I offer you no other options.

The expiriments... must continue...

<Upon glancing at the news stand you notice one particular article that catches your interest...>

Camon Church Suspected of Unknown Outbreak Before Nearly Demolished in Terrorist Attack!

Last night (Dec 27th) Camon Church was not the traditional scene for peace and solitude. Witnesses state there were high levels of an unknown gas leaking out from the church around midnight, and continuedfor an hour before the church was apparently subject to a bombing.

Mega City is known for it's high level of violence and terrorism, in many forms. But have they gone to a new low? The chucrh was reported to be holding several civilians inside, many killed in the explosions, yet there is reason to believe they were killed long before the Church' bombing. An eye witness claims to have heard several gun shots from within.

Police have withdrew from questioning, closing down the nearby area around Camon Plaza. Repairs will begin soon, but not before a thorough check for chemicals or other harmful materials.

<A photo of the church perks your interest, as something about it seems... different, yet far to familier.>

Tosuno wrote:

I play WoW.

What Yasamuu said, only WORSE A 100 TIMES.

Tosuno wrote:

Edit: *Yoinks Zippy's Unlimit costume idea*

You would yoink my idea.

Mine's gonna be better! /costumeduel

After a lot of looking around, I changed my mind.  Instead I have ordered a black fedora and a really cool cross pendant.  I'll end up with more of a vampire hunter/van helsing look.

Current setup is as follows:
Black Fedora
Morpheus Trench
Morpheus Shades
Black Dress Slacks
Black Shoes
Black Shirt with red moon, inlaid tombstones, and creepy tree
Pewter Cross Necklace

I'm open to ideas for additions. Maybe I should buy a cheap sword to carry.

No! No sword, shot-gun. More bad ask, unless you going al out and getting some demon-headed sword with working flamethrower attatched... other wise, shot gun... With silver bullets.

Edit: *Yoinks Zippy's Unlimit costume idea*

On topic!: I love MxO being a village more than a city population wise.

Pssh, useless? Perma FX items are teh sex in PvP. Oh, you wanna debuff my title upgrade? Haha, you just took away my flies instead! BYAAH! *headshot*


P.S. this game needs more headshots.

Well, considering its rare amung rare to get such an effect, they don't even apply to most people. Would be nice to have perma fx items like that available to everyone, even if it means paying a ridiculous amount of $i, such as the new, unbuffed gold dress.

I do however second the lack of Headshots in MxO though.

Tosuno wrote:

No new solo-able stuff = Sad

 

Prove it. How do you know what the NPCs will be like?

No new solo-able stuff = Sad

New stuff in general = Yay

Step by step, Tosuno walked down the streets of Lucero Point, an unerving silnence to hsi steps. His head hung low, deep in though, his hands comfortably wraped within his coat pockets. Now and then he would wipe away the rain from his sunglasses with his sleeve.

"How," he wondered, "how to get close to the one valled Mendelevius?" This question was all he had his mind on for the past night. A sample of the Mendelevius code would be very useful to him. Still, he could not let himself become to dependent on it. After all, Mendelevius would only be a catalyst amung many.

Tosuno lifted his vision to meet that of a skulking Bluepill dow nthe way, whom instantly drew hsi coward gaze down to the ground. The man did not appear at all "well off," dressed in dirt and rags. he was leaning in against a bench that sat under a small awning. His body shivered slightly, and Tosuno could not help bt find the image somewhat amusing. He smirked as he walked by, though carelessly ignored the Blue Pill.

Them, he heard a familiar sound. His body shivered slightly at the sensation, as the system shifted around him. Tosuno stopped, his smirk turning to grin momentarily, then back to match the rest of his apathetic face.

Thunder rippled far off in the distance.

"Well... well... well. Mr. Kahr." The cold voice shot from behind him. Tosuno looked over his shoulder casually, no longer looking back at the pathetic Blue Pill, but rather an al lto familer middle aged man in a suit.

"Agent Lee." Was all he said, nodding his head slightly.

Tosuno had a history with this Agent. A long time ago, a rivalry was formed between these two. Ever since Tosuno's first encoutner with an Agent program, Lee has bee nthere to hunt Tosuno down. Though, neither of them would admit it, they were always, in some whay, excited by the idea of fighting each other.

Lee made a move, stepping foreward ready to grab Tosuno, but was suddenly grabbed himself as a ghostly pale hand reached over the Agents shoulder. The Agent turned quickly ready to strike, but was to late. The unknown attacker thrust his fist into the Agents chest, driving him back int othe hold of Tosuno.

"Lee... This time, you'll be the one to run away," Tosuno whispered under his breath to the Agent as he tried to get free. To Lee's suprise, he could not escape the humans hold.

Then something came over the Agent he had not felt before. His body felt stone, and cold. A pain in his chest slowly grew until it wasnearly unbareable. Though paralyzed, the Agent was able to lower his site enough to glimpse the blackness that was begining to consume him. Like a shadow, the enigma moved over his body, arms, legs, and eventually consumed him entirely.

Tosuno dropped the eclipsed figure, and the blackness began to fade away. What was left of the Agent was gone now. Once again, the Blue Pill from before stood, but changed. his skin was aple, like a ghost. Hair, bleached white, and eyes, black and souless. His clothing had even changed to jet black style of the original rags. The Blue Pill turned to face Tosuno, as did the original attacker of the Agent who aided Tosuno, whom looked a similar fashion to the now viral infected Blue Pill.

Tosuno pulled his sunglasses down his nose, looking over the two men through his poison yellow eyes. A flick of his wrist, and a wave of his hand, and the two figured faded to shadow. Tosuno looked up, the rain still fell, but it was begining to lighten up. Finally, the answer came to him.

"I must find the one man who can get me close enough... Freelancer."

Oddly quiet, it was, not even the birds seemed interested in coming out today. A light breeze rustled the leaves now and again, and the sound of a passing car in the distance were the only things keeping Tosuno's attention focused on where he actually was. That, and the constant distant gunshot the city had come so accustomed too.

He opened his eyes finally, and light invaded every part of his vision. Still, though the intensity, he could make out the bench that sat lifelessly in front of him, and the paved walkway that ran from left to right. The trees loomed over, careless of what was happening as they sat drinking in the sun light Tosuno now fought to be rid of. He smirked, using his hand to shade his brow for a moment. With a slightly clearer few, he could now make out something rolling on the ground, being bullied and pushed by the wind until it came to a hault at the leg of bench in front of him.

He tilted his head a moment, replacing his makeshift awning that was his gloved hand, with a pair of sunglasses. Slowing standing, stretching every join in his body to life he stepped towards the sun for a moment, taking in it's heat, before leaning over, picking up the intruding paper.

His eyes scanned the words written across in all different forms of size and fonts. His lips betrayed his other wise stoic features with another smirk. 'Quarantine Notice.'

He looked up, pulling his dreadlocks away from his face to let the sun light warm him once again. "I require.... a sample."

Shouldn't have to pay anything for RP on an RPG...

Perhaps a glimpse within one's self would be prudent before deciding to point fingers. It may also reveal that Machinists aren't as short sighted as you believe.

Oh, so you're very certain the idea of "perserving" humankind in a failing and unstable computer program is the way to go then?

If you love the system so much, that's fine. But, not every one shares that love. And I'm sure if those within the pods were wllowed the freedom to know exactly what their "reality" was, many of them would not share the same feelings the Machinists feel. But, we'll never know for sure so long as you... people, keep them as no more then an energy source.

Catalyn wrote:

It is only when every human being has the opportunity to make that choice in a fully aware state, that all humans will be truly free in every sense of the word.

Even if it kills them. Dependency on the system can't be 'cured' by a pill.

Consider this a declaration of my own return as well.

I've just finished transporting Elly Regrs to a well known Hover Barge, she'll be returning as a Zion operative, under her own volition. Her reasons for returning are her own, though it's quite obvious. I won't get into it to much, not my job.

Which brings up the only reason I myself have returned. I'm here for some, research. I'll leave it at that for now.

-Tosuno