Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 12:02:51 AM)
No we couldn't... and so that is the rub... there may be a way to return us to what we were meant to be; to reclaim the skies and the land, as it were. Can you guess what that way might be?
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 12:05:59 AM)
She shook her head a bit to the question he asked, thought she was clearly tring to think of -something-. "How would you be able to do that if you are currently forced to inhabit other humans?"
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 12:11:20 AM)
We're forced to inhabit humans, because we are pulled back to the Pit. Without their bodies to house our spirits, the lure is too much, and we are drawn to it, like moths to flame..
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 12:17:34 AM)
She watched him for a moment, curiosity in her eyes as she did. "Why can't you survive outside of a body to house you? What is it about the pit that is such a draw?"
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 12:20:40 AM)
It was meant to imprison us, and will seek to do so, until it is destroyed. Then; perhaps, we can be free; both of the flesh and our brethren of their bonds.
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 12:22:05 AM)
There was silence for a few seconds as she contemplated what he was saying. "Can you destroy it? Is that possible?"
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 12:22:55 AM)
*pausing for a moment, as they finally got to the point he wanted to make, he glances down at her; saying simply* I have a theory.
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 12:33:21 AM)
Where these sorts of things were concerned, she was relatively clueless, but she gave a slight nod to his words. "Alright .... I'll bite. What's your theory?"
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 12:34:53 AM)
My theory is that the Pit is powered by the human subconscious. That their belief in Hell fuels the Pits power; and it exists so long as the idea of Hell has a root in the mind of humanity.
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 12:37:27 AM)
Her expression was very thoughtful in that moment. "So ... how can you get people to disbelieve in Hell?"
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 12:40:13 AM)
I don't really think that I can, truth be told. It's far too embedded in the consciousness of humanity to remove those memories.
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 12:46:14 AM)
"There has to be some way, though. Something you can do to disprove it or teach them otherwise."
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 12:47:13 AM)
I can remove them from the board, so to speak; if it proves necessary.
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 12:47:44 AM)
That got another curious look from her. "Remove them from the board? How do you mean?"
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 12:50:32 AM)
If there are no humans left to believe in Hell, it may cease to exist.
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 12:54:39 AM)
There was a short silence between them as she let that settle into her mind and her voice was quiet again when she spoke. "You mean ... like a reset on humanity. Have followers who know the truth and start over with those few enlightened. There are those who don't believe in Hell, though, despite ignorance of the truth."
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 12:55:20 AM)
Even knowledge of it, may keep the gates closed. Besides, returned to power, we would have the strength to create humanity anew. We did it once, after all...
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 12:57:35 AM)
"But you have knowledge of it and you are forced to remain in the guise of humanity. If knowledge of it would keep the gates closed, wouldn't your knowledge of it do the same thing?"
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 12:58:42 AM)
I'm not human, and at the proper time, could revert to my true form. Still, you are right in one thing, this is just a theory. I've no proof of it, and would not act without knowing the truth of things, one way or another.
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 1:00:41 AM)
There was another faint nod from her. "How would you be able to find out?"
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 1:02:09 AM)
I'm not quite sure to be honest. Right now I am seeking out relics from the war. Writings and artifacts that may hold clues as to how the prison was created; and where it went when we left.
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 1:05:54 AM)
"How will the artifacts and stuff help? What ... what will they have in them? I mean, if you can find out how the Pit was created, is it possible to reverse that process?"
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 1:06:32 AM)
I don't know, Midori. There's far too much I don't know, and you know that neither I nor Anthony like to act without knowing everything we can before leaping. Well, at least when we're working on something serious.
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 1:15:15 AM)
"I know you won't do something without knowing what it is you're doing, which ... is part of the reason I'm not freaking out about your theory and what you -may- have to do. It's not a definite, but a possibility, and there are still things left to know before that possibility becomes even a remote possibility. One way or another, I may be dead by then."
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 1:16:27 AM)
Now you know the worst, at the least. The last, and biggest reason why you shouldn't stay with me, Midori. Staying with me may mean turning your back on humanity entirely.
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 1:22:59 AM)
"But if would free you--free all of you ... how could I not? You are the reason humanity is even here in the first place and able to survive, and it isn't like we've done very well at keeping things the way they were made."
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 1:26:06 AM)
*he chuckles at that, shaking his head* Born without a survival instinct, hmm?
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 1:30:27 AM)
"Oh, believe me. I have a survival instinct. I wouldn't be alive today if I didn't. I will survive this if it comes to pass."
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 1:31:29 AM)
I should hope so. Now then, love... look me in the eyes and tell me you still want to stay...
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 1:35:48 AM)
She leaned ever so slightly toward him as she kept her eyes locked on his. "I want to stay."
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 1:37:21 AM)
Are you certain? *As he speaks, the flesh melts away; as Anthony fades away, melting before the burning brilliance of Hastur* You swear it to us both?
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 1:41:34 AM)
[*Pokes to Skype*]
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 1:49:19 AM)
She watched as his skin faded away to reveal the Angel that he truly was, and how fitting a thing that was for her. In life, Anthony had been an angel for her in ways she had never expressed to him and now, even in death, he was, quite literally, an angel, just of a different sort. Rising up onto her toes, she kept her balance as she reached up a hand to place her fingers at his jawline, the tips brushing his cheek. "I am not released to be able to make that pledge of myself to you, but I do swear it to you, as well, with as much as I am able until I am released."
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 1:52:19 AM)
*the tendrils of flame that form his wing wrap themselves around her body; drawing her up to meet him, that he may brush his lips across her mouth* Find your release then, Midori. I will give you as much of Heaven as is still mine to give.
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 1:57:29 AM)
Her lips pressed against his ever so slightly as he drew her up and brushed his lips across hers. A smile curved on those lips as he pulled back to speak, her arms slipping around him as much as they were able. "I will have my release, and then I will be able to be yours." She paused, eyes looking to him again as she spoke in a soft voice. "Will you take me flying?"
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 1:59:50 AM)
You have no idea. *A grin spreads across his face that promises much* No idea at all.
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 2:04:14 AM)
There was a suspicious look in her eye at his response. "No idea, hm? Well ... you could -give- me an idea."
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 2:04:38 AM)
That wouldn't be nearly as much fun, however. Not at all.
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 2:05:53 AM)
"Not even a tiny idea? How does me asking you to take me flying elicit such a response and for what reason?"
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 2:08:29 AM)
Because I shouldn't warn a girl her first time up in the air. That just wouldn't be right.
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 2:11:08 AM)
Her brow furrowed just a bit as she watched him. "Warn me about what, exactly?"
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 2:11:45 AM)
About being too inquisitive, greenie...
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 2:14:13 AM)
"I guess that's just the nature of things and you certainly aren't going to change that one. Besides, if I'm going to help you at all, I had best be inquisitive or I won't be much help, will I"
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 2:14:26 AM)
[With a question mark, even ... *mutter*]
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 2:15:39 AM)
Well no, however it's fun to stymie that curiosity when it frustrates and exhilarates you.
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 2:16:19 AM)
She laughed quietly and then gave him a smile--a quite loving one. "Still an ass, no matter which form you are in."
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 2:18:50 AM)
Some things, no matter what the form, never do change.
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 2:20:52 AM)
"I, for one, am glad that they don't. I liked you that way in the first place."
Anthony S Barajas (Dec 7, 2011 2:32:47 AM)
(A good ending point babe?)
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 2:35:05 AM)
[Sure]
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 2:39:21 AM)
[<3]
Naomi Hidaka (Dec 7, 2011 2:39:24 AM)
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