Welcome to The Duality of Man, an original animanga role-play that features numerous supernatural creatures. Unfortunately, these various species have distanced themselves because of the war that occurred thousands of years ago, plaguing some with eyes that only see their dualism. While others meddle themself with their differences, two groups fight, each attempting to eliminate the other in for their definition of worldly peace. These two groups of the Terror Response Syndicate (TRS) and the Assembly of Phantoms (AP). With individuals fighting merely over their differences, it brings uncertainty to the outcome of this war.
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Summer 2022
Heat has broken through into a glorious summer. The snow has entirely dried through the spring, leaving to the brilliance of the warmer months. Terror activity has risen as people are brought out of their homes, leaving the TRS in a position of consistent work. Each are attempting to maintain victory in the endless struggle for power.
With April, an activity check has arrived for members to do! Please post on the AC and tag all your accounts, including WIPs and OOC accounts. Failure to post on this AC will result in your accounts being marked inactive or deleted. Please note, due to a late start, the due date for this check has been adjusted for one time and one time only.
your walls, hijack your brain, run through your veins.
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yker had only chuckled at the faekin's evidently annoyed and pained expression when he suddenly decided to complicate things by going directions Akari knows where, then back to his line of sight again. He grumbles and glares to Ryker's direction as he talks more about fire and how it was fun, still running to keep up the pace.
Now here he was, knees crouches and hands gripping on them, sweat running down his forehead and cheek as he pants for air. He couldn't keep up with him, unfortunately... he had to admit, the guy was fast, and annoyingly really fast, at that point. The young faekin closes his eyes to try and compose his mind, his breaths growing steadier as seconds pass.
He feels Ryker's presence looming over him, seemingly pouting, but he couldn't care less. He was physically tired of games right now. Ryker tackles him and declares that he wins; Garret chuckles and grins at the other male. "Hey, I should... be saying that." He is still trying to catch his breath, but wraps his arms around the other male's body tightly like a mouse trap.
"...I won't let you go that easily anymore." He states with a small smile, hugging him tighter and allowing the other male to still tackle him. "I... I won't. Because I caught you." He adds with a soft chuckle.
Ryker couldn't help but feel happy that he had left his jacket at home with his many daggers, though he normally would wear it, he knew he could handle Garret without much trouble, his reason was from his many stalking sessions. Garret hadn't stopped him from tackling him to the ground, smirking slightly when Garret mentioned stealing his line, clearly still trying to catch his breath. He felt Garret's arms wrap around him and he found himself doing the same, despite the chance he could possible be squishing him. "Oh?" He teased, liking that Garret planned on holding him as a hostage.
When Garret once more declared that he had caught him, he grinned slightly. "Yes..... you caught me..." He answered, "But I'm still on top." He teased, quite pleased with himself as he shifted slightly to adjust his position to avoid squishing him as much as possible. It was difficult to avoid melting against Garret when he wanted nothing more than to hug him just a little bit longer. He had been waiting for this, for so long. Wait..... I can't think like that. I have a boy friend. He thought to himself, despite everything, he couldn't do that to them.... He would need to pick between his boy friend or Garret. He would allow his thoughts to wonder briefly as he tried deciding, finding Garret much more addicting.
your walls, hijack your brain, run through your veins.
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t first he thought the other male was going to squirm away from his embrace, but unexpectedly, he hugs him back, which makes him smile. He heaves a sigh of relief, burying his head against his chest and closing his eyes. Suddenly he felt so comfortable around him, he didn't know why... maybe because he already met them a long time ago, and had unknowingly developed feelings for him overtime? He himself didn't know.
Their weight suddenly shifts, and suddenly he could feel himself below Ryker, blue eyes gazing into his amethyst ones, his face suddenly heating up while he listens to him. "U-Uh... right..." He manages to stutter out, gulping down his own saliva, but he hugs him again anyway. Alright, now he meant it. He didn't want to let go of Ryker anymore.
Garret's eyes then glaze back to him, but he could tell that something was wrong, something was keeping him silent all of a sudden. Garret raises an eyebrow and smiles, trying to comfort him while hugging him. "Hey, Ryker? Something wrong?" He asks, pressing a finger on the edge of his nose. "You look quiet all of a sudden~" He adds, giggling as he keeps pressing his finger on his nose.
Ryker couldn't help but feel comfortable as he hugged Garret, this is what he wanted. It had been so long but he finally got it. He couldn't help but smirk when Garret appeared embarrassed or at least that is what Ryker was assuming. It was nice having Garret under him, having their arms wrapped around each other. Within a few minutes he was reminded he couldn't have Garret, it wouldn't be fair to his boy friend or Garret. He was pulled from his thoughts when he felt Garret poke his nose. He couldn't bring himself to admit it, not just yet. "Am I?" He dodges the question, shortly after being poked in the nose a second time. "I would argue savoring the moment." He grinned, finding it not a complete lie but he had been thinking about something else that had been unrelated.
"I didn't come here to try and bring you back to AP, you know..." He mumbled, once more changing the subject. "I think you are much more attractive with your free will." On the bright side, his honestly likely would keep Garret from asking why he had been quiet earlier. "Though if you want orders, I'll gladly give you some." He joked, not really planning on doing it. He had meant what he said when he said that Garret was much more attractive when free to do as he pleased. Mostly because he got to see his fire much more often.
your walls, hijack your brain, run through your veins.
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yker seems to avoid his question, making him raise an eyebrow. He moves on to another topic, but that doesn't take Garret's interest away from his sudden behavior. Especially since just a few seconds before he asked if he was really quiet, Ryker was doing it again. Maybe too occupied with his thoughts to pay attention to the rest of the world, Garret thought, but he knows there was something more to that.
He stops poking his nose once he hears Ryker speak once more. The faekin raises an eyebrow again, and he stops poking his nose. "When did I ever accuse you of trying to take me back to the Assembly for you to suddenly bring that up?" he asks in a teasing tone. "But thank you for that compliment, I know I'm beautiful if people don't order me around~" He adds with a teasing lick of his lips. A blush makes its way to his face but he stops himself to avoid being teased once more, but a small hint of red is still there.
Garret sticks his tongue out once Ryker mentions ordering him around if he wanted. And Garret would never want that. "Like said. I don't like being ordered around." He pokes his nose the third time, a cheeky grin on his face. "When will you ever understand that, Mr. Liar~?"
He pouts once the thought of Ryker suddenly in silence makes it through his mind once more. "Hey, you still haven't told me why you were quiet a while ago." His eyebrows knit together in worry, and his right hand makes its way through Ryker's hand, feeling any heat that might come off. "Are you... sick? Somethig wrong?" He pouts at the young man jn front of him. "Come on, don't make me worry like this..." He adds, crossing his arms.
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I'm so so so sorry for being late!! Internet's being spotty today ;_;
Ryker would grin as he looked down at Garret. "You didn't accuse me, I was just giving you common knowledge." He was just teasing Garret because he knew he could get away with it. "Correction, your beautiful as both. I'm just bias." His grin would become wider when Garret blushed. To Garret sticking his tongue out of him, he pouts slightly. Oh what he would give to take advantage and kiss Garret for daring him in the first place but it wouldn't be fair to kiss him when he was in another relationship. Garret would poke his nose a third time. "You sure? I could make you believe it was your idea...." He teased, remaining on top of him. "Never?" He would whisper, leaning closer to Garret to tease him some more. He had called him Mr. Liar, the least he could do at this point is play the part.
Though in all honesty he was hoping he wouldn't be reminded of the question prior about why he had been quiet. To his disappointment the question had come back. "Just stuff on my mind.... who knows, maybe I'm planning world domination...." He answered, somewhat surprised when Garret touched his hand. "I'm alright, no need to worry about me." Garret worrying about him was rather cute, but he couldn't bring himself to tell Garret that despite teasing him, he happens to already have a boy friend. No. He really didn't want Garret finding out about him but he knew there was a slight chance and he would have to take things even slower as to avoid them progressing. He didn't want anybody coming in contact with the medic unless he didn't care about them first. His friend was going crazy after all.
your walls, hijack your brain, run through your veins.
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t's very amusing, listening to Ryker tease him once more, and while his words flatter him, he knows he is trying to hide a lie. However, Garret doesn't ask any further for now; he chuckles and stares at Ryker, cupping his cheek with a hand. "Aww, thank you for sharing me such common knowledge, then." He coos with a smirk. Garret couldn't help himself anymore; the more he teases him, the more Garret wants this to last while it does.
Somehow, though, he feels like that wouldn't happen...
Once Ryker mentions his beauty as both an Assembly member and an independent serial killer, he looks away with a pout, his blush intensifying. "Stop... flattering me..." He manages to stutter from below the other male. His face starts to heat up out of embarrassment, and he closes his eyes to try to take it all away from him.
Then Ryker whispers in his ear, making him shiver a bit. He then scoffs, a smirk forming on his face as he pats Ryker's cheek again. "Aww, then I suppose I should tell you over and over again, Mr. Liar." He giggles after that, sticking his tongue out once more. As much as he loved to tease the other young man in front of him, something was still worrying him more than he was worried about how he can flatter him that easily.
"Really now..." He mumbles, blinking up at him as Ryker tells him what he might be thinking. World domination was ridiculous, he had to admit, but not that bad at all. As he touches Ryker's hand and he tells him not to worry about him, Garret frowns. "You keep saying that but you don't make things any better for you." He grumbles, glaring at the other male with crossed arms.
Ryker blushes slightly when Garret reached up to cup his cheek, finding it comforting. Seeing Garret's smirk made him want this to last so much longer but he couldn't, shouldn't.... he already had a boy friend, it wouldn't be fair to either one of them. Watching Garret look away to his compliment, made him grin in return. He was so adorable. He would lean closer to whisper, "Or what?" In a teasing tone before pulling away again, not having anything else up his sleeve at the moment. Garret seemed rather determined to not be flustered but Ryker was enjoying this way too much. Ryker was pleased that Garret was patting his cheek with his hand, finding it rather soothing, but shortly pouts when Garret sticks his tongue out him once more. He wanted to kiss him, but he couldn't do that to them, he wouldn't kiss Garret when he already had a boy friend.
"Such a tease." He whispered, forcing himself to avoid kissing Garret. When he gave his answer to Garret, he had been teasing but hoping he would accept instead of worrying too much about it. I need to get my act together if I don't want him finding out. Though to his disappointment, Garret had called out his bluff with his comment. "I assure you, it isn't anything to worry over." He would answer before moving the palm of his hands against the ground to push himself off of Garret, planning on standing up. It seemed he had already over stayed his welcome, or at the very least was at a higher risk of either one of them finding out about the other. I'm going to have a difficult time choosing but I want Garret.... ugh.
your walls, hijack your brain, run through your veins.
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yker whispers in his ear, and he seems to be challenging Garret as to what he would do if he kept flattering him. The young man shivers, but smirks and scoffs in a haughty mode, anyway. "Why, I'd burn you with flames until you melt, that's all." No, it really wasn't a threatening challenge, just something to keep Ryker's head up in the clouds.
Ryker confirms that he is alright for the second time; Garret still doesn't buy it, but honestly if he didn't want to annoy Ryker more -- much less actually make him leave while mad at him -- then he should stop. And yes, he did stop after that. Garret could simply blink worriedly at the young man, before closing his eyes and sighing. "...Fine. If you say so..." He mumbles under his breath, a sense of doubt and a bit of guilt in his voice.
Honestly, he shouldn't have pushed him into responding. If he said he's fine, he's fine and that's that. Even though there was a part of him that doubted Ryker's claims, he'll just let it be. Or at least... try to. Because half of him still wanted to know if Ryker was really okay or not. But most of him decided it was time to leave him be.
...And by leave him be, he didn't mean Ryker almost preparing to stand up from the ground.
"Ryker?" He calls out, almost a bit cautiously, but he was still there, so there was no need to worry. But he couldn't stop himself from standing up, too; as he does so, he suddenly throws his arms around Ryker and shuts his eyes, tightening his grip on him. No, he couldn't let him go yet... it's the first time he's ever felt warmth like this. Chances like this can't come to pass.
...Wow. He's surprisingly clingy today.
But he doesn't say anything, and just embraces him more tightly.
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Hhhh Garret doesn't want to let go!! Clingy boy!! What would you do, Rye?
Ryker chuckled when Garret took up his dare, finding it rather amusing. Oh how he would enjoy having more flames sent in his direction. Having Garret's attention...... every last bit of it...... He forced himself out of his thoughts. What am I doing, I need to stay on topic. He reminded himself, trying to refrain from mentioning his boy friend to Garret. He couldn't help but feel grateful when Garret hadn't asked once more, seeming to believe his words. While he stands, Garret surprised him by calling his name. Garret was standing up too, though that hadn't been as much as a surprise as the arms suddenly being wrapped around him. He couldn't help but melt in the embrace, finding comfort from it.
He would slowly wrap his arms around Garret to return the embrace. What is the rush? Hugging doesn't count as cheating right? Oh god, I'll be in trouble with both of them if either one finds out. Seeing as this would count as leading Garret on.... He knew he would be in so much trouble, but, being around Garret was great. Though he knew it wouldn't' be fair to his boy friend for having such thoughts but even better than being with him. Garret, he wasn't able to explain it, but he just felt at home with him. "Are you alright?" He would turn the question right back at him.
your walls, hijack your brain, run through your veins.
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t felt like minutes, hours, days, just simply clinging on to the other male and never letting go. He often wondered why he wouldn't let go of him; thoughts started forming on his mind, telling him that Ryker might have better things to do and that he has to go now, or maybe he just doesn't want to be stuck hugging Garret forever. But another half of him just wants to hug him, not let go, stay with him forever...
...Fuck those thoughts. Ryker is not leaving me.
Garret didn't dare to move from his spot, his arms simply wrapped around Ryker for the whole time, but when the other male finally speaks and asks him if he was alright, he perked his head up to stare at those dark blue orbs with an uncertain and doubtful look on his face.
"I'm... fine. Really." He replied, sighing and resting his head on his arm. "But for some reason, I won't be alright if you'll leave me now, though."
...Now he was finally realizing how ridiculous and childish he was getting around him.
The faekin blinked a couple of times before coughing intentionally, finally letting go of the other male and looking away from him, a small blush creeping up his face. He knew Ryker was hiding something, something he probably did not have the heart to tell him yet, but Garret wanted to know. Needed to know. Sighing once more, he turns to Ryker with eyebrows knit together in a dissatisfied yet worried look.
"...You're probably going somewhere, are you?" He could only manage to ask.
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I'm so sorry for the delay! I'll give you a clingy Garret as a surprise~
Ryker melted in the hug, not wanting Garret to let go despite the fact that he knew he was in sooooo much trouble. He couldn't have both his boy friend and Garret, he would have to pick one. Frankly he wanted Garret but he couldn't bring himself to head over to the medic's ward to tell his boy friend just yet. On the one hand, it meant that he could take his time just to make sure he was making the right chose here. He asked Garret if he was alright, happy to hear his answer, blushing when he admitted to not being alright if he were to leave him. Leave, it was such a strange word. It wasn't like he would be gone forever, though when Garret said it, he couldn't help but feel ashamed that he had done this while in a relationship with another.
He held Garret close, not wishing for him to move away from him. If he wanted him to stay, he would stay, until it was time to leave anyway. When Garret let go, he felt disappointment, having not been ready for this moment. He let go too, but only because he thought Garret wouldn't want him holding him any longer. Garret's cheeks had some pink, giving him understanding to what exactly was bound to take place next. He enjoyed being in his embrace too, wanting to do more but it just wasn't fair to his boy friend, or to Garret. Garret looked back at him and asked his question, he flinched. "Come now.... I always go somewhere." He teased, dodging the question once more. Yes, at the very least, I need to go talk to my boy friend about our relationship. I want you.
He slowly pulled away from Garret as he looked at him. "Not forever though. You'll see me again." He was trying to comfort him, unaware of the feelings he had just placed between them. I should go, I need to figure out the best way to tell my boy friend, so that I can be with Garret instead.
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is mind is filled with so many thoughts, so many questions, emotions that suddenly bubble up to the surface of his mental state, but simply hugging and sharing a few words with Ryker already calmed him down. The sensation of being with the other was unforgettable; even though they had quite an unpleasant first meeting, they were still able to get along well, already to the point that they would be close enough this way. For Garret, it was nice. Too nice, in fact, that he could die.
But he hates the fact that Ryker has to leave, hates the fact that Ryker always keeps his reason to leave hidden, hates the fact that he would be separated from him again after only just meeting a couple of minutes. They had met in the Assembly before, sure, but they didn't have a more closer interaction with what they are having now. Garret hates thinking about it.
Then again, he does need to reconsider. Ryker has other things to take care of, himself, just like how busy Garret usually is. And so he pouts once Ryker responds to his question, looking away with face painted red. "Hmph, I know. That's why you're mean." He whines, then sighs rather sadly and shakes his head. "You always leave me alone."
He feels rather relieved once Ryker reassures him he won't be away forever, but he is still leaving. What's the difference? "...Mmm... right." He could only mutter, smiling at the other male as he says this. He finally stands up from the ground and brushes off the dust stuck in his coat; damn did lying on the floor with the other male take forever. "Looks like I've got my own errands to run to, myself. Might as well call this a day for the two of us." He nonchalantly announced, blinking at Ryker to hear what he has to say.
Garret then looks back at the demon and smiles, rather sweetly for the first time (that it scares him, as he ever rarely smiles to other people that way). "If we get done with whatever errands we have... let's meet back here, okay?" He asks the other, in a rather pleading tone. Garret was rather desperate to see him once again, after all.
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Hhhh Garret doesn't want to let go!! Clingy boy!! What would you do, Rye?
Ryker smirked when Garret whined, finding him adorable. "Yes I do." He would poke his nose playfully. He felt pleased when Garret accepted his answer of seeing him again. He would nod his head in agreement. "Yes." He would agree, unsure of what else to say. He felt his cheeks go red when Garret had told him that they should meet back here if they finish early. I think this is a bad idea, I'm in a relationship and he wants to be with me. I can't just go tell him that I'm in a relationship, now can I? With a small sigh, he would smile. "Sounds good to me." He agreed, knowing he would likely disappoint Garret because he wasn't sure if he would be done tonight or not.
I need to handle things with my boy friend first.... He thought to himself, feeling slightly frustrated that he would have to pick between the two. He would give Garret his phone number but he normally had it off, because he would remove the battery to avoid unwanted text messages from Brasti. Spam text from Brasti.... but possibly getting a text from Garret.... not seeing him at all... It was just so hard to choose. "If I don't meet up tonight, I can do so tomorrow and other days...." He added, I doubt my boy friend would care that much.... Ahhhhh I the sooner I handle this, the better. He thought to himself with a sigh, he would lean in to hug Garret once more before pulling away to leave.
"I'll see you later, Garret." He answered, hoping that Garret, wouldn't get used to the Mr. Liar nickname that he had come up for him. Having to chose..... this sucks.... He thought to himself, debating on the exact words that he would say to his boy friend when he planned on breaking up with him.
your walls, hijack your brain, run through your veins.
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yker pokes his nose, just like he had done to him before, and Garret pouts at this. It didn't look like he was taking this seriously on the outside, but maybe he did care deep on the inside. Just hiding it in a childish facade, Garret mused. "Hmph... so mean..." He whines again like a little child again, demanding that his mother not leave them.
It was a relief that Ryker had agreed to the deal, seeing him here again after their errands are done. Garret smiles and nods, before turning to the sky. Blue is slowly being recolored to bright pinks and yellows, and the sun is almost barely not to be found. At this moment of time, Garret would always grin and sharpen his knife. The Blood Fairy would strike again, killing anyone in his path.
Should Ryker be included to his kill list, though...?
...Maybe. But mostly not.
Ryker speaks again, saying that he would see him soon here, and Garret nods once more, smiling softly. Of course he knew he'd see him here again. If he didn't, he'd probably just sneak into the Assembly to find him. But there were no more thoughts left for him to think about, and he sighs, walking up to Ryker and giving him a quick kiss on the cheek.
"I'll be expecting you soon, then."
It was barely a whisper as he says those words; he pulls away, face a light red, and he backs away and stares at Ryker with a patient smile. Only will Ryker leave this place will he get away from here, as well.
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