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.
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darkness always surrounds me. but i manage to survive.
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They make their way carefully up the stairs once more, and Jason finds himself walking where Kiona directs him to. It was quiet, and both were silent; Jason does not have the heart to speak up, maybe because he cannot find the words to open up a conversation to keep them going. Kiona is not talking either, and Jason could see that she is focused. Taking him to his room would be no trouble at all if his state would just help them in this situation.
It seems that they have finally arrived in his room, as he hears the piles of books being shoved off the floor, presumably by Kiona. Now this was embarrassing... Jason hasn't found the time to tidy his room, ever since he's started coming home late in the evening. It would always leave Theodore worried for him, asking if he was okay, and if he was tired. Such thoughts were present in his mind for quite a few minutes, until he realizes that Theodore is not the one assisting him right now; Kiona is.
Once reaching the bed, he slowly lays himself down and sighs in relief, finally able to feel the soft surface of the most comfortable thing he could lay down on for as long as he may live. He feels nervous, though... a red blush creeps up his cheeks as he looks at Kiona, unsettling thoughts suddenly engulfing his mind. What are they going to do...? He hopes it won't be too dangerous, too intimate--
Kiona excuses herself and walks outside of the room, and he almost stands up and yells after her, but she is gone and he hears her footsteps descending to the ground floor. He sighs and cocks his head to the side, staring at the window. The streets are covered with shadows of trees, but the moon mostly illuminates it. There are no people walking around, that is, if he misses a single figure. He hopes it's not him... but he's long gone, surely he would not be returning anytime soon.
She returns shortly after with a glass of water in hand; she sits on his bed side and offers the water to him, but she does not let go of it, nor does she have the intention to with her firm grip on the glass. So he makes himself sit up and bring the glass to his mouth, slowly sipping on the liquid which brings him more relief than simply lying on bed. Well, at least his thirst has been quenched, and he is more than satisfied.
But he finds himself staring at Kiona with a red face, and he is uncertain at first. But then he leans in and plants a kiss on Kiona's forehead, before smiling fondly at her and staring at green, beautiful orbs.
"...Thank you."
He says this with sincerity, and there is no malicious intent in it.
Kiona smiled when he sat up before sipping the water. His red cheeks were adorable, she knew that he was staring at her because she was doing the same exact thing back to him. Of course the sudden leaning forward to kiss her forehead had caught her by surprise and once he had pulled away, he would notice her cheeks were red from being flustered before she suddenly stood from the bed to back away just to trip over some books laying on the floor. Any remaining water left in the glass would spill onto the top of her blouse as she found herself sitting on a few books. His thank you was returned with a friendly smile. She wasn't upset that he had kissed her forehead, just embarrassed that she had tripped over herself when she reacted to his action, having been startled.
With a small breath, she would press the bottom of her hand against the floor to try and force herself up, but flinches slightly when suddenly she feels small pains through out her left ankle. She bites her lower lip to avoid making any noise because the pain felt over baring. Out of all the things... it had to be a book... She thought to herself, once more embarrassed over the thought. She set the glass on the floor before shifting herself to sit on her knees, her hands would press against the floor, assisting herself in lifting her weight as she put presser on her right foot before regaining her balance but as soon as she presses her left foot against the floor, the sudden weight puts more pressure against her foot and she finds herself losing her balance.
darkness always surrounds me. but i manage to survive.
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Kissing her forehead may have been a very bad idea.
Because after he had done so, she backs away, trips because of a book blocking her footing from behind, and she has water spilled all over her blouse. And not to mention something of a sprain once she tries to stand up.
He stares at her in surprise, almost not expecting her reaction, but as soon as she is on the floor he immediately stands up and tries to help her. "A-Ah, are you alright, Kiona?" He asks, watching as she presses a hand on the floor, attempting to stand up from where she is. Her knee seems to hurt from the impact with the book, and he had to admit, even books with hard covers could hurt the femur. He'd tried that before, or accidentally, at least. Kiona's condition is something he could relate to. But it doesn't mean he wants her to suffer the same.
"Kiona, I'm very sorry for this--" He starts to apologize, but he stops once she actually manages to stand up with a right foot. Relief is evident on Jason's face, and he starts walking up to her to support her stance. A few footsteps away from her and he finds her already stumbling on her feet once she presses her left foot to the ground, and she loses her balance and is about to fall back to the ground.
Jason is quick at catching her, though, but because of this sudden impact he also loses his footing; luckily they are both near the bed and within a few seconds, they would be both laying on the bed, Jason laying on his back while Kiona would be on top of him.
He stares at her with wide eyes, and a blush accompanies his cheeks.
D-Did... did this just happen...?!
@kiona ● AAAAAAAA I CAN'T-- I LITERALLY SQUEALED I JUST CAN'T-- ● 000
Kiona couldn't help but feel slightly flustered when he had stood up to try and help her. "I'll be fine..." She whispered, determined to stand without help, not that she didn't want his help but having to burden him with such a thing when he was drunk just seemed too much, she just couldn't do that to him. She found herself feeling slightly bad because he was apologizing to her, it wasn't his fault it was hers for suddenly moving away like that. "It isn't your fault." She countered before losing her balance. Jason had caught her, kept her from falling back onto the floor. Though they had both now lost their balance and she found herself on top of him. At least he was on the bed, right?
Wait, I shouldn't have such thoughts. She thought to herself, feeling flustered as her cheeks went pink. "It looks like it..." She whispered, unable to bring herself to move, not that she wanted to move, it was just, they weren't even in a relationship and here they were, laying on his bed. "Do you... do you always pull pretty girls on top of you?" She teased, giggling slightly before pressing her hands against the bed, planning on getting off of him. She was comfortable on him but it just wasn't right, if they were going to snuggle, they needed to be in a relationship. She wouldn't have it any other way. Of course as soon as she had pulled away she found herself losing her balance again because she had put pressure on her left foot once more.
darkness always surrounds me. but i manage to survive.
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Jason's mind is a hazy cloud of confusion as he tries to process what had been happening, and what was now happening to them right now. A few hours ago they had just been drinking in the Golden Crown, until finally Jason could not take it anymore and kept drinking until Kiona stopped him. She took him home, made him lay on his bed, and that brings them to... now.
What was that... just now?
He hears Kiona speak, followed by a giggle, and that voice fills his very ears. His face heats up as he tries to find the words to say, he wants to explain their current situation, but nothing, absolutely nothing, would come out of his mouth. She's a tease, that's something he should note about her. They'd only just met in the TRS and had spent time in the Golden Crown and now they are about to engage in such--
No. No, Jason. You aren't thinking about that. You aren't thinking right. The beer's messing with your head.
"I-I..." He manages, and it seems to be the only word coming out of his mouth. "I-I... no... I-I have never taken one to bed with me looking like this--" Wait, no! Did he just say that?! His eyes widen as plates and he cocks his head to the side, looking away from Kiona and wishing he could just disappear or get swallowed by the earth. He is not brave enough to face her anymore, after what he had just said...
"Ugh..." He groans and rubs two fingers against his forehead. The alcohol is still taking effect; it isn't bound to leave him after the amount of liquid he had consumed. "Sweet Volos, I... what is wrong with me...?" He questions himself, almost breaking into tears. Normally he would handle embarrassing moments like this without crying, but drinking alcohol would unleash another new personality. "I am-- very sorry for this sorry excuse of a human being, Kiona. Me--" He hiccups, looking away from the young woman; he covers his face with his hands, unable to look at anything anymore.
@kiona ● DRUNK JASON IS OTHER JASON, I'LL HAVE YOU KNOW ● 000
Kiona heard his words and she couldn't help but playfully pout at him. Though he seems too innocent to take a woman in his bed, it wasn't completely possible that he meant that he had just not drunk. He had looked away from her, clearly embarrassed. "It will be alright." She caressed his cheek with the palm of her hand before carefully pulling away from him so that she can stand again. Of course her balance was relying on her right foot not to give out else she couldn't put pressure on her left foot at all. "And you aren't a sad excuse." She countered, knowing that he was acting like this because he was drunk. "Now get some rest." She answered with a small smile. "Doctor's orders." She wasn't a doctor, though he did need to sleep this off and it wouldn't hurt for him to get some sleep in the first place. Can I even make it towards the door without falling? She thought to herself, just staring at it.
I'm going to be in his bedroom for a while, aren't I? She sighed, knowing that her ankle hurt because she landed on it wrong which meant a possible sprain. As if to make herself feel better, she hopped towards the door frame to lean against it. Finding that she was feeling somewhat better already instead of overwhelmed as she had been only moments prior when she was in his room. Now that she was in the hall, she knew that nothing was going to happen.
darkness always surrounds me. but i manage to survive.
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Swirly images are disturbing. Closing his eyes only allows for him to see them. It's official; his mind is entirely out of focus, and he can't think straight any longer for the night. Only skipping the long hours to proceed to the next day enables him to return back to normal, but like said, swirly images do not allow him to do so. So his mind is preoccupied with making a choice; keep sleeping, or stay awake.
He chooses the latter, and he finds himself staring at the ceiling once he opens his eyes. Where was he...? He couldn't remember. The alcohol had washed away the most very recent memories of his whereabouts. But looking at the messy books on the floor and the clothes lying haplessly, he suddenly addresses a very familiar place. His room, of all things. How could he forget his room? But it still begs the question: how did he ever get here?
...Coming home from the Golden Bar.
Kiona.
Jason instantly remembers what happened. Kiona takes him home after a few hours of drinking. He looks around in hopes to find the girl. However, where was she? He doesn't know. But he is desperate to stand up, to thank the person who actually takes the time to take him away from work who holds him much like a prisoner. So he stands up from the bed, albeit very dizzy, and walks up to the door.
He almost panics a bit once he sees the pig-tailed girl standing by the door, and to him it's almost as if she is leaving... did he make a bad impression on her? He swallows his own saliva and hurriedly walks up to her, and without a second thought--
He throws his arms around her and hugs her tight, with one single goal in mind.
"...Thank you for this, Kiona."
@kiona ● See? Drunk Jason is dumb Jason just look at what this idiot is doing-- take note Jason is still drunk af so don't be surprised ● 000
A few minutes had gone by and she wasn't paying attention to see that he had stood up from the bed to follow her towards the door frame. She had decided at the last second to attempt to sit down but before she had that chance, arms had wrapped themselves around her. She turned to face the person, to see that it was Jason, thanking her for most likely helping him get home. She blushed because she found his embrace to be comfortable. She slowly wrapped her arms around him in return. "You should get some rest, I want you to feel better." She answered him in return. As for her, she wasn't sure what she was supposed to do. On the one hand, she wanted to make sure that he was doing okay. On the other, she had managed to slip on his books before hurting her ankle. It seemed the pain in her foot was swelling but she was too focused on Jason to do a thing about it. She closed her eyes, continuing their hug, besides if she put her weight against him, she wouldn't have to do hold herself up by herself. Though she wasn't sure if he'd be able to handle it with his drunk state.
darkness always surrounds me. but i manage to survive.
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He finds himself contented in each other's embrace, his finger drawing invisible figures along her back. It was impossible to let go. Kiona is hurt and she needs to rest. She can't go home in such a dire condition. A hurt ankle is just as bad as a person refusing to rest for the sake of work. It seems they are both in similar yet different situations here.
Kiona tells him to rest, and he closes his eyes, not responding for a second. His cheeks grow redder than it already is. He shouldn't do this, he really shouldn't. But the sensation is tempting, and he can't take it anymore. He's doing this out of a love for her, and he's doing this out of gratitude. He wants her to rest as well. There is no malicious intent in his supposed actions. He wants the young woman to be with him. He just... wants to.
A smile finds its way through his lips, and he embraces her tightly, refusing to let go.
"...Not unless you stay with me."
The words come out of his mouth like wildfire, and it does not cease unless he is rejected of the offer. Jason is already ashamed for it, but only his outer conscience seems to feel that way. Deeper inside he really wants to be with her, rest and embrace her like this forever. Of course they can't possibly do this since they are not in a relationship.
( yet, they are not in a relationship yet )
He doesn't say anything more, allowing her to speak. Whatever result, he may accept it or not. It will depend on the circumstances. But right now, he just wants this to happen. Kiona should stay to heal her, and himself.
( but he's drunk, he isn't thinking straight, his inner conscience is starting to question him if this is truly the right thing to do)
@kiona ● J-JASON STOP-- STOP MAKING ME SQUEAL TO DEATH GOD ● 000
Kiona blushes when Jason tells her that he won't rest unless she stays with him. "Stay?" She asks, shivering slightly because she was feeling somewhat nervous. She tightened her grip as she hugged him in return. Is this really such a good idea? I've never been in another person's bed before and I like him a lot. Is it going to ruin our friendship? No.... I'll have to make sure that it doesn't come to that. She thought to herself as she melted in his embrace. "Alright." She whispered, seeing no point in fighting it anymore. Unless they started doing something, there wasn't any harm in snuggling until he wasn't drunk anymore. She'd accept his assistance in helping her back into his bedroom before laying on his bed, expecting to lay next to him. "Are you sure about this?' She asked, breathing somewhat heavier because she was feeling so nervous, though within a few minutes she found herself dosing slightly, feeling tired from her long day.
darkness always surrounds me. but i manage to survive.
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There is a hint of uncertainty as the woman he is embracing asks him for confirmation with that one single word... the silence that follows is already enough of an answer for her. He smiles softly once she agrees to it, escorting her back to the bedroom while holding onto her hand tightly to avoid letting her fall due to her injury. His major concern is for Kiona to heal and be strong enough to make her way home tomorrow. It's only right for him to pay her back for risking her own life to get him to take a break.
He makes her lie on the bed first, before he follows and lies down next to her. Wrapping his arms around her, she asks whether this is really alright, and he could hear her heavy breaths against his chest. He questions himself if it really is, as well. But there's no harm in cuddling for the night... they aren't doing anything suspicious as of yet; for Jason, they would never do such things. They are not in any relationship to commit to that yet.
She falls silent, almost as if she is sleeping, and he shuts his mouth as well. The quiet atmosphere ensues, but he could not bear to listen to no sound at all. Only one sigh that escapes his mouth breaks the walls of silence. "...Kiona, I..." His face grows red and he hugs her tighter, chin resting on her head. "...I love you. Too much."
...It's so sudden, Jason is almost scared for having said that. Maybe it was just his drunk state talking. But deep down, he... did develop feelings for her. They had met at the agency long when he had first become an apprentice. She was always there to fluster him, and even talk to him at times when he took breaks, something he rarely ever does... over time he had developed a crush on the young woman, though he was too scared to admit it.
"...I've... had a crush on you for years now." He finds himself telling Kiona, even when he knows she may actually be sleeping now. "I've always loved hearing your voice whenever you talk to me during missions... And whenever you tease me, it feels like... butterflies..." It's embarrassing to be this cheesy as well, but he's trying. Admitting feelings is not as easy as one would think.
"Sometimes I just do wonder if you would ever go out with me, but... it's highly unlikely. But I'm asking you right now."
Kiona had heard him while she was dosing. She couldn't help but blush slightly, looking at him. "Of course I'll go out with you." She whispers, touching his cheek with her hand. Did he really just ask me to go on a date with him? What am I thinking, agreeing while he is drunk? I know that I really badly want to date him but will he even remember this when sober? She thought to herself, choosing to fall asleep instead of worrying about it. Snuggling Jason was just so comfy and she couldn't help but hope there would be a small chance of them progressing this relationship instead of it being just a dream.
darkness always surrounds me. but i manage to survive.
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He hears that response. That response he had been anticipated for, something he had been waiting to hear for long dreaded minutes while they'd been together. He had always been anxious to hear what she has to say next, and he knows he doesn't deserve someone like her. But it had bothered him for too long already, the question of her wanting to go out with him or not. It's so bothersome, he couldn't sleep for days because of it.
But he hears her response, and suddenly his life filled with darkness from before had turned into sunshine and rainbows. Of course he would not expect someone as lowly as him to remember what had happened, but he would always remember him asking her out, and her accepting him... all while both of them are in bed and cuddling after that long night of drinking and the purpose to relax.
Now they are here, and Jason is prepared to go to sleep; but before he does he plants a kiss on the young woman's forehead and smiles one last time at her before dozing off. "Goodnight, Kiona. I love you."
It was a long night. A rather fulfilling one.
But a certain someone manages to tell him that he's proven to be break-worthy.
@kiona ● Yaaaaa! this will be jason's exit post! ● 000
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