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Topic Started: Nov 26 2010, 09:02 PM (26,930 Views)
The Vidit of Light
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"I at least thought that the aristocrats held the power, Malvin...still do. I think you're selling the aristocracy short, for that matter, but...the fact the corporations hold some power is undeniable. Heck, some of the "aristocrats that you mention are in fact CEOs..."

He paused.

"Even IF we could find a corporation to be on our side, the fact remains that in the best case, at least, it's my guess, though you may know more than I do, that it would mean nothing without the aristocracy. And to say that House Malvin holds no power is, I KNOW, far from the truth. Or that the aristocracy itself doesn't...believe me, I've seen it in action. At least, part of it."

He sighed.

"This whole city's a convoluted mess of a power structure, but the fact remains that House Malvin is still rather close to the top, from my admittedly outside perspective...and convoluted though it may be, I think some sense could still be made of it..."

He paused again.

"I never said that if you turn out to be the aristocratic saint I'm hoping you will be, and that you get the head of your household and all I've been talking to you about comes true, all the problems would be over. No one house or corporation or institution in this city can afford to be unilateral in this city. I'm afraid you WOULD have to play the game...but I think House Malvin is powerful enough that you could still play it by your own rules. Rules of honor and integrity. Of honesty. That in and of itself could win you allies all over the place, and a few honest dealings that play to both the common benefit and that of those you deal with, and you've got a powerful coalition..."

He paused.

"That includes some corporations. I'm sure that one or the other can be reasoned with...take Stark for example. Or Wayne. Both have a history of philanthropic work as well as financial success...if you can look past their CEO's sleazy public behavior. Heck, isn't Wayne Industries throwing the party tonight? This could be a chance to get a foot in the door..."

He chuckled.

"And not that you can't handle yourself, but for what it's worth, I'll be right there to...intervene...if they try anything."


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“I did not say the aristocracy does not hold power, or that my house does not. The fact is, the Malvin house is among the strongest because we have always been linked directly to the military police force.”

She paused. “However, to effect REAL change, it would mean we would need both the Aristocratic Council and the support of some major corporation. Otherwise, there will be too much red tape and too much opposition…”

She gave a sigh. “Stark has a history of philanthropy, and he also has a history of being a womanizing drunk who abuses his power to get his way… and Wayne, he’s a good man, but he’s distant… I don’t know.”

She sighed yet again. “I want to do the right thing… but I’m not enough to do it alone.”
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“I did not say the aristocracy does not hold power, or that my house does not. The fact is, the Malvin house is among the strongest because we have always been linked directly to the military police force.”

"Indeed, and the military-police are in fact another power bastion of sorts in this city, though they are of course subject to the aristocracy...of course, again, they've got power to use...I..."

He spoke from experience, but maybe this wasn't the best time to go into his history.


“Stark has a history of philanthropy, and he also has a history of being a womanizing drunk who abuses his power to get his way… and Wayne, he’s a good man, but he’s distant… I don’t know.”

"Okay, maybe Stark's a bad idea..." Didymus said, as Alice pointed out his other side. "Still, as for Wayne...again, I believe he's HOSTING this party. Tonight's your chance to break the ice. Again, if he turns out to be a womanizer, well, again, not that you can't handle yourself, but I suppose I have duties as your escort that ironically or fittingly reflect my MP ones..."

You know she doesn't think like that...as much as you'd like her to...still, hopefully, tonight...

He paused, and blinked to clear his head of the thoughts.

“I want to do the right thing… but I’m not enough to do it alone.”

"Indeed. But I've found that with faith and perseverance...good can be accomplished. I...think. I had a moment of questioning that...but...I've started to come back around to it..."

He paused again.

"Yes, you'll need a coalition. But House Malvin is powerful enough that you can still forge it on your own terms, WITHOUT resorting to shady dealings and backstabbings and fake smiles. You don't have to do this alone. And you don't have to bear everything in solitude, per se, either. I know your squad adores you, and you know you've got my ear should you ever need it..."

So, is this it? Friends-maybe something more, in time-with an aristocrat? After what I've been through? After what this city's been through? ...why not? She hates her own blue blood anyway-even IF I'm encouraging her to use it.

He grinned at his internal joke, and drove on...
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“Maybe…” Alice said simply, a lot weighing on her mind. He made a lot of good points, but she still doubted he understood the full weight of what they would be facing in this plan…

What she would be facing. The Aristocracy and many of the Corporations were corrupt and they enjoyed their backroom deals and shady business and extra money on the backs of the poor and the working people. Trying to shake that up would mean making enemies of the most powerful people in Hydron…

“For now, let’s just focus on following them.”
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"...yes, perhaps we should. I'm glad you will at least entertain the notion...and I am sorry if this is stressing you. Hopefully busting a couple crooks, if that's what we're gonna do, will relax you a bit."


He grinned again, keeping his eyes fixed on the road-and their quarry.
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“Now now, don’t talk to me as if I’m some sort of criminal for doing this” Kain said, pushing Galv forward. “I do plan on giving you both the redhead back soon enough. And anyways the REAL criminal here is Kanna”

Kanna looked as if she was about to tear her ex-husband’s spine from his neck. “Give me my daughter” she growled.

Kain ignored the woman, continuing. “You see if she hadn’t been such a treacherous witch none of this would have happened. She wanted the fortune and business empire that I had created so she set out to destroy me”

“Give me my daughter back” Kanna repeated, moving forward.

Kain sighed and pulled out his gun, aiming it back at Galv. “You were never a patient woman were you Kanna?”

The woman stopped, but kept her glare on him.

“No unless you want this boy dead you’ll be a good girl and make some arrangements for me. That’s all I really want”

Hydron Roads

They had only been driving for a few minutes and they were already being followed? Jason frowned deeply, casually looking up into his rear view mirror to see that Maize was correct. “What do you think they want?” he asked quietly

Maybe they worked for Kain?

“We should speed up a bit” he the said, stomping his foot on the pedal.


Ice Cream Palor

Crystal went silent for a few moments, as if thinking what the boy was saying over carefully. It seemed like a good idea in theory…But it was liable to produce catastrophic results…

“Fine then” Crystal said, looking back up at the boy “I trust you Sama…If you think this can work then I’m willing to help. But I don’t think Tony is going to be happy if we ruin his party with this….So we’ve gotta do it right”

“Come on big brother” Colette exclaimed, pulling on his arm and heading towards the counter. When they were far enough away from the group the girl bit her lip. “Well maybe not that much error” she said, referring to what the blonde boy had said before. “ I don’t want you guys to get hurt Hammah…”

The ever confident child seemed a bit worried. While she didn’t know the horrors that her siblings and new friends seemed to know, the girl was slowly being exposed to all the bad things in life. To an eight year girl it was enough to wear at that naïve confidence and optimism she usually possessed.
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[Hydron Roads]

As Jason sped up and his car took off, Alice narrowed her eyes. These people WERE up to something!

Ironically, if Alice simply knew Jason’s problem, she’d be eager to help him. Since she didn’t, she assumed he was a drug runner, and was now out to arrest the boy – and Maize too, since she was in the car as well.

“Do NOT lose them, Didymus.” Alice said firmly.

[Ice Cream Parlor]

Sama gave a small smile, and nodded to Crystal. He was relieved to know that this insane, totally-off-the-wall idea was actually being received by everyone. Hammah, Crystal – it seemed like everyone he knew was on board.

… Except for Stark. He hadn’t asked the boss yet.

Oh well, small details.
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“Do NOT lose them, Didymus.”


Oh dear. THAT voice.

Didymus knew it in how she spoke, Alice was on a MISSION now.

"Of course not, Malvin." he replied, and sped up himself.
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Jason looked over his shoulder for a second, watching as the strange car continued to follow them despite the speed. "Man, you weren't kidding Maize....Oh well"

Jason started to make some crazy turns through the streets in hopes to rid themselves of the car. He found himslef heading towards the countryside.

"What do you suppose they want?!" he asked with a frown.
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"They seem to be onto us..." Didymus said.

"Unless you want to ask them to pull over, Malvin, you may want to hold on..." he was quiet for a moment, then he sped up, maneuvering after Jason and Maize!
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“I don't know what's happened between you two in the past, but from where I'm standing, you're the villain here, Kain,” Samuel glared, “You kidnap two children, one of them your own daughter, and hold them hostage, to get what you want.”

He sneered, shaking his head, “Maybe Kanna here did take your empire away through dishonest means...but if this is how you do things, she's definitely the lesser of two evils...”

“You know...it's really stupid be this close to a guy who can spark,” Galv mentioned suddenly, then fired a bolt of electricity at Kain, from behind!

Of course, Galv couldn't see exactly where Kain was, but he had a decent idea...

-Hydron Streets-

“If they're working for your dad, he needs better minions!” Maize laughed, enjoying the situation despite it's seriousness, “I guess they're just trying to stop us! We might have a fight on our hands soon...”

-Ice Cream Palor-

“Don't worry Colette!” Hammah smiled, bending down so he was on eye level with his little sister, “I'll be careful...I have no intention of leaving you or Jimi without me...”

He smiled to the girl, then hugged her.


Jimi, meanwhile, was almost done with his giant bowl of ice cream, and was considering seconds.

-Shimera's Mansion-

“Of course,” Cess said, handing Shimera the deck, “These cards are trustworthy. Treat them well, and they'll treat you back just as nicely.”
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KxS waited for her turn to get ice cream. She couldn't help but smile at Jimi.


Shimera's Mansion

The blonde haired girl took the cards and attempted to do exactly as Cess did. She messed up somewhere and she knew it, but she wasn't sure where.


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Suddenly a spark of lightinging stuck Kain, knocking the man back with a loud curse. The man scrambled up, pulling out his gun. "Dammit child, you'll regret that!"

He started to shoot at him.

Hydron Streets

"Well hopefully we'll get out of the city before they catch up to us!" Jason said, going as fast as they possibly could (which wasn't that fast considering the steam powered car.

The car was soon out of the city, heading towards the empty countryside. There were tons of places Melanie could be if she was here so he supposed they would start at the closet and work their way out.

"Hey Maize...Random question, have you ever shot a gun?" he asked, pulling a small revolver out of his jacket and tossing it to her.

Ice Cream Palor

Collete gave a little smile, not convinced but knowing she needed to make a brave face for her big brother. "I don't know what I would do without you two around big brother..."
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“Well… I guess we should probably get ready, then. They’ll be a lot of work that need’s doing…” Sama mentioned, rubbing the back of his neck.

[Hydron Countryside]

Alice and Didymus had followed after Jason and Maize, mostly because Alice was desperate about ditching the party set for later that evening.

“Can we catch them? Drive faster!” Alice shouted.
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“Can we catch them? Drive faster!”


Didymus grinned. If this was open terrain...it would be easier to speed up and follow them.

"Alright! Buckle up, Malvin!"

He grinned.

On an adventurous chase with an aristocrat who actually cared about the common man, who believed in justice and order, and who he was falling for?

...he could certainly be doing worse.

He accelerated, doing his best to keep their quarries in sight!
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