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Dax saw the clockwork surround the soul tracker and Bladewing. The hero can take care of himself. Without the lizard this mission is a bust.

Dax took a few quick steps and launched himself at the nearest Ocillator. He shoved his right hand into the rotating blades atop it's back. The blades sliced through the skin, but bent horribly out of shape when they hit the underlying crystal. The Ocillator lurched in the air as Dax's weight was too much for the automaton too handle, it fell roughly out of the air as Dax ripped the still spinning blades from it's back.

He lobbed the blades at another flying Clockwork. He felt gravity take hold again and began falling. Well at least I ain't bored anymore.

((lol, kk got it))

Marcus felt a ripple run through his runes. That's not good. Marcus felt a tap on his shoulder. Turning he stared straight into the face of Pocket D's resident god and creator.

"It appears as if your lady friend is trying to corrupt some of my tech to get your attention. 'Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned' you would do well to remember that, and inform her that I don't take kindly to people trying to influence my world to their own goals." DJ Zero said with edged laughter

"Uh, right sorry Zero. It's my fault. Wait. . . weren't you just standing in the middle of the dance floor?" Marcus looked over the DJ's shoulder to see him still hovering in his usual spot. The hovering DJ looked over at him and winked.

Marcus laid his hand back on the bar Sorry for the interuption. I had someone show interest in the DWC. . . and I have A.D.D. and multiple souls, so sue me if my attention is easily diverted.

Marcus heard the DJ's voice from behind him "Those marks BETTER disappear when you're done, or I'll make you clean the toilets for the rest of the night."

Marcus paled. Dude that's harsh. Do you know how nasty those toilets are?

Dax watched as the soul lizard thing leapt into the air and started flying. Why is it always flight? Don't they know that it makes them a better target. That thing is gonna die and there will be panic and little children screaming, then everyone is gonna be like 'Dax save us!'. Man I hate when things start out like this, it always goes bad.

Dax started walking again, this time in the direction the lizard thing went.

((Sorry Poptarts I'm a little slow with technobabble explain what you are trying to do. I believe its either a tp or your trying to give Marcus a scare.))

Marcus chuckled.

I'm sure she will be fine without a few minutes of supervision. I was actually forced into becoming First Knight. Jonas had control at this point in time and was stupidly wandering around the Isles looking for someone who knew something about the mark. He eventually drew the attention of some members of the Court, he didn't know how to cloak the Darkin energy yet so he stood out like a beacon. They let him run a few side missions here and there trying to see if he would survive when he became a knight. Eventually he got fed up and went to one of the bosses asking for away to get rid of the mark. The woman tossed him a gold coin and the idiot caught it. The coin acted as a path way to the Dark world. Once there he was killed, killed again, and when the natives found out he wouldn't go easily they trained him. Time spent in Dark world isn't relative to this one, a hundred years over there can be a tenth of a second over here and the time is only measured by the potential of the one sent. He spent twelve hundred and sixty-eight years over there and every day was torture. By the time he got his walking papers he could speak several different languages and could control his powers to an extent that was formerly unheard of. He also managed to awaken the actual Darkin that lay within him. Your turn. Can you give me a history of yourself?

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(( I know I went out of my way to specify black hair in my first post. ))



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((Yeah, Still say she's blond))

Dax watched as two left the group, the 'boom' one and a guy that wouldn't have a problem gittin' when things went south. He was just going to start to leave when he saw a puddle begin to form into a man. Well, stranger things have happened.

Dax yawned, tapped his foot, and looked around at the others. "Well guys. I vote we either start movin or call some women, and since none of you look like you've ever had a girl friend I'm guessing the second one's out." Dax turned and began walking with slow, measured steps deeper into Boomtown.

((I don't know why but I had Sara pegged as a blond))

Dax cocked an eye brow as he watched the hobo looking guy aproach the lizard. Guy has got a pair on him to be able to walk up on that thing.

Dax cracked his knuckles Alright boredom is setting in. Man I hope they hurry or they may not like the things I'm gonna do when we finally start

Dax walked toward the group. Where are the women? This place is a sausage fest.

He propped himself against a wrecked car and hoped they would hurry things along.

((Oops sorry Grey misread your other post. Knowing 'Breakers nanites he's gonna be there awhile.))

Marcus traced the flow of runes till he found the source of the intrusion. Instead of transmitting the rooms through the bar top he fired them through a Darkin rune he had summoned in his mind.

I understand what you mean about having more than one spirit in a single body. And as for the matter of relations, people like me need distractions every now and then or we end up studying arcane texts and manuscripts for a very long time. You say you are interested in a trade of information. What is it that you wish to know and what will I get for my trouble? Marcus asked in a voice that seemed underlying with knowledge both dark and forgotten through the ages.

Looks like Breaker isn't leaving yet. Jonas

You mean I went through that trouble for nothing? Marcus

Not necessarily, he pocketed the card. Jonas

This guy is asking about the Court, how much can I tell him? Marcus

Nothing about the other members. Feel free to tell him about our basic history though. Jonas

I supposed Sara will be pissed if I don't respond back. Marcus

So. We couldn't risk infecting her or putting her in danger. Jonas

You know your misbegotten sense of honor can really be a pain sometimes. Marcus

That sense of honor you speak so darklly of has pulled us out of the fire more than a few times. Jonas

Yeah, well it's gotten us in trouble more than the times it's gotten us out. Marcus

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Tell us, who in a place such as this has the mystic knowledge to communicate through runes?

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I am Marcus Dark, and I am Jonas Dark. I'm first knight of the Dark World Court. I am the Darkin known as Tibal and I am the name of death on the tongues of my enemies. May I ask who it is that deems altering the runic message of one such as myself necessary? And may I remind you, in case you do not know, runes are binding and as such no lies or half truths can be voiced using them.

MARCUS! Breaker is getting ready to leave. Send him the message. Jonas

Marcus reached out with his mind allowing several Darkin runes to overlap. The dark orb that had been sitting under the table quickly flies in front of Breaker and begins to change. The orb flattened into a square peice of solid black paper and hovered in the air in front of him. If Breaker were to touch it this is what it would say.

"Dark World Court"
First Knight: Jonas Dark
Touch the symbol on back only incase of an emergency.

((K guys, I'm outie for the night cya tomorrow))

((K guys I'm outie for tonight))

Dax watched the tech winged dude land in the middle of the group and explode Yep one of those boom types Dax looked down to see an arm of one of the Clockwork sticking out of his stomach.

Crap I liked this shirt Dax ripped the black t-shirt off his torso and tossed it aside. He looked down at the hole in his skin revealing more of his glowing green crystal.

Hey! Hey! Look I'm a boom type! I'm getting angry *face plant*. I give the kid 20 minutes when the fecal matter hits the fan before he gets medi-evaced out of here.

Well better get ready for the breifing, it's probably going to be long, drawn out, and boring beyond all belief. I Just wanna break stuff. I wished they'd skip the formalities.

Ah! So you are interested. My story is simple me, my mom, and my twin brother all lived in mercy till I was about 14 and we moved to the states. After graduation me and my brother came back. I got in deep with some mystics just for [censored] and giggles and ended up having a demon sealed in my body. To complete the transformation though I had to sacrifice my entire family. I tried and failed, a hero came along and used a little too much force.

I didn't survive. Luckily enough Darkin are damn near imposible to kill my right arm bound with my brother and he ended up joining the DWC. Since then we've both been trying to learn as much about the mystic arts as possible. So whats your alliance, hero or villain, and how long have you been in the biz?

"Yeeeeeee-Haaaaaaaaaw" Was all Dax was able to shout. He had stomped a clockwork into the ground and was using the unfortunate automaton as a makeshift skateboard. He smashed his fist's repeatedly into several clockwork that had him surrounded. The skin that covered his knuckles and back of his hand had been sliced open from repeatedley smashing them into the metal, but instead of the normal red flesh that was beneath the skin there was only luminous green crystal that was harder than diamond and could absorb energy.

He watched as the joker with the tech wings smashed a canon knight. Wimp, probably couldn't take a punch to save his life. Then again he's probably one of those 'boom' types.

Oh well, hey look more clockwork. Dax headed toward another group loudly cracking his knuckles.

Quiet, unassuming, and romantic...wrong brother, Jonas is the wimp. I had nothing to do with the 'A' disappearing, and you never really answered my question. How'd you get your powers?

Marcus grinned, sent a wink, and gave a little finger wave too one of the cage dancers.

Sut up before you even say anything Jonas. Gotta play the field while we're still able. Who knows when the mark's gonna advance and we become full Darkin

Marcus grinned.

More letters you ask?
Streams of seemingly endless letters imaginable, including some in the Dark World's native language.
That do ya fine?

Marcus stared as the black orb was destroyed.

Gonna need to keep an eye on the human battery over there. Mind if I go into my Human-Knight form? Marcus

As long as it gets the mission done. Jonas

Marcus unbuttoned the top two buttons of his shirt, reached in and touched the horse head shaped tattoo on his left breast. Marcus felt the change begin immediately. His power multiplied by ten, his hair turned white, his eyes turned into a dark ebony color, and his clothing turned into steel plated leather armor. He summoned another dark orb, which was far more powerful in the last and sent it back to the table.

Marcus noticed hand signals targeted his way. Ah! Now I see!

He lay his hand back on his side of the bar and sent his message.

Are you calling me an idiot for not helping you grope your breasts?

((Sorry Khell my mistake, just thought that since her energy absorbtion made physical mainfestations that it would be possible to make her overload with enough energy or atleast get sick))


Ok, I'm tired of waiting for her to ralph it up and I don't want to summon another one. Can't I just pull it out? I'll make it as easy as possible on her. Marcus

Fine just don't hurt her, things get complicated like that. Jonas

Here goes nothing. Marcus

Marcus reached out for the orb with his mind and made it form into liquid. In a few seconds it would either flow through the partitions in her scales or flow out of her mouth.

Marcus laughed a little. And began his next message
Grammar is for rich people, and yes I do tend to think with my endocrine system. Those big flashy letters draw to much attention, just lay your hand on the bar and think. My Darkin powers can bypass almost any defence as long as they have physical contact, I'm using the bar as a focus point so it'll work. My next question, how'd you get your powers if you don't mind me asking?

Hey, Khelly just ate the orb. Jonas

Too bad she doesn't know that only a being like Poe or Zero can do stuff like that with Darkin energy. Marcus

How long Marcus? Jonas

I say about ten seconds before she coughs it up or it starts screwing with her. I noticed she absorbs energy like we do, one difference though she needs to expel it we don't thanks to transdimensional storage. Marcus

She seems nice enough so don't draw it, let her get rid of it on her own. Jonas

Dax yawned in one of the Vanguard soldiers face. "You gonna let me through or am I gonna have to pull out the puppy dog eyes?"

"Yeah you can go through. Thats a mighty fine coat though, you sure you wanna take that into a battle?" The officer asked.

"Now that you mention it I really don't wanna put another hole in it. Think you can keep it safe here for me?" Dax implored.

"Yes, we'll be pleased to keep some or all of your personal items here." The officer stated innocently

Dax handed the jacket over leaving him wearing a black t-shirt with a green chaos symbol on it. He stepped up to the portal and looked back at the officer, "I'll pick it up when I get back." With that he took one large step and dissappeared into the portal.

The officer turned to his fellow Vangaurd members. "Hey guys! I gotta new jacket."

"Did she now?" Marcus asked as the waiter recounted the events of the past few seconds.

"Those were her words exactly 'If he'd done that himself I woulda changed my opinion of him'," The waiter still looked pale from the threat Sara had made.

"Thanks I'll keep that in mind. Here's your tip." Marcus passed the bill across the bar to the waiter. The waiter ambled off to have the smoke break Sara had suggested while Marcus inwardly smiled.

You're gonna do the friggin rune trick again aren't you? Jonas

What can I say its a show stopper and a panty dropper. Women love it even if they won't admit it. Marcus

Why do you have to be my brother? Jonas

Mom thought you were too boring and dull so she had to make me interesting and out going. Marcus

Yeah well before you start playing with your runes, drop a dark orb under 'Breaker's table. Jonas

Man there is a fine woman who would probably do the horizontal shuffle thirty different ways with us and all you can think about is Breaker. You do have a friggin man crush don'cha? Marcus

Get to work Jonas

Marcus opened the palm of his right hand and summoned a single orb. The orb fell to the ground and rolled across to the table where Breaker and the other two sat. It would act as an ear allowing him to keep track of their conversation.

Marcus absorbed the ambient energy out of the bar top where his finger touched allowing him to write his runes into the very essense of the bar. If Sara were to look down at the bar top she would notice words appearing.

So are you really that cold or is it an act for spectator's amusement. Just think at me if you want to answer.

Marcus nodded to the waiter as he stepped behind the bar. The waiter stood there expectantly looking at Marcus. After a few seconds the waiter cleared his throat. "My tip sir?" The waiter asked.

"My drink mate?" Marcus said and waited for the waiter to pour his drink. Once the drink was poured Marcus handed the waiter a $50

"Sir, the 'hot chick' gave me a message to give you." the waiter said.

"Yeah," Marcus cocked an eye-brow, "What'd she give you her number to give me."

The waiter let a smile slip onto his face. He reached across the bar and slapped Marcus across the right side of the face, "She says not to bother talking to her unless you have the dangledge to stick around for more than six seconds."

Marcus's eyes lost all color and turned a dark black. "You're lucky Zero takes care of his employees. But damn that woman turns me on. Send her another drink and pinch her rear for me and I'll double the tip."

The waiter blanched at the command but he really needed the cash. The waiter poured the shot and began his way back to heroside.

There's no way this could end well. Jonas

What are you talking about man? This is just some long distance foreplay. Marcus

Just don't loose 'Breaker man and we can call it even. Jonas
I still hold to the idea she's gonna end up smacking you in a very uncomfortable way. Jonas

I don't care Jonas, I just wanna get touched. Marcus

Don't forget the reason we're hear bro, or Shaakti is never gonna let us forget this. Jonas