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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And while you are sitting indoors waiting for the storm to pass I will be outside dancing in the rain
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Decker looked at her and waved the offer to eat more. He was actually pretty full for once. Maybe it was the company that didn't make him eat as much and be a pig. But he was fine. As she came back and sat down on the other couch as she asked if he had family. He looked at her and down at the ground for a second. "I don't, they died about a hundred years ago when lycans attacked our small village. I survived because I was turned into one. But I guess I was special because when I turned about twenty one or so I stopped again. So I guess that saved my life because the lycans spared my life to turn me." he sighed. It was a bit of a painful memory because he loved his family but they died so long ago that he doesn't even remember their faces anymore. That's where the pain came from. And also his biggest fears. He doesn't age or anything. So even if he fell in love with another person. It would be painfull seeing them grow and eventually die where as he would out live them. It was a scary thing to think about sometimes.
"Don't feel bad though, you didn't know. And it happened so long ago that it doesn't bring me pain thinking about them." he said with a soft chuckle. He didn't want anyone feeling bad for him. It was life. People live, people die. It was life. So there was never point in feeling sad about you just have to move ahead with your chin held high. When she offered to let him stay the night in the extra room she offered.
He looked at her in a bit of shock. This truly was the nicest someone has been to him in years. It was a surprise really. Usually people don't want anything to do with a mut like him. But she was actually a kind soul. "I couldn't. I've already intruded so much. Plus sleeping somewhere isn't that big of deal to me considering I turn into my wolf form to sleep so I can get nice and cozy." he laughed out loud at how ridiculous that must sound but he was always more comfortable in his wolf form.
she knew it was bound to happen. she would say something it would create even more awkwardness. she felt terrible. why couldn't she of asked something else. maybe like why he stayed at shelters or if he traveled anything but that. she could literally die right now. she could only imagine what he had gone through all those years.
her heart was breaking for him. not only did he survive that attack, but he had no family left. he was alone. it wasn't the same, her mother had left them. she knew that she was still out there somewhere. there had to be nights his thoughts would drift back to that day. had it happened to her, she knew one day or another her mind would replay that.
she wiped her eyes. this was just too much sadness for her handled. his story made her think of her own loss, it wasn't the same, but a loss was a loss. it had been a few yeas now, but there were times she'd just start crying."im so sorry."she bit her lip. she was not going to start sobbing right now. she fanned herself, keeping quiet for a few moments. she needed to collect herself. she knew there was nothing she could say. it was better if she stayed quiet.
it was a stupid suggestion. clearly she was an idiot. they had just met. anyone else in their right mind would of done what she had. maybe she was just too trusting. he really didn't seem like a bad guy. if anything unlucky. not that she was going to tell him that. she wasn't going to force him to stay. she sighed softly, thinking it would be safe to talk without crying."you saved me. sure you dragged me into your mess, but still."she told him."it's cold out there. what if they are still looking for you?"okay now she was starting to sound like she was begging him to stay.
she bit her lip once more."okay, let me go check on your jacket."she said almost forgetting she had it in the dryer. she returned with it warm and clean. handing it over to him."i'll see you tomorrow for lunch or dinner right?"she hoped she didn't sound worried. even though she was.
And while you are sitting indoors waiting for the storm to pass I will be outside dancing in the rain
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Decker watched her as she wiped her face and all that. As he chuckled a bit. "I said you didn't have to say anything. It was a long time ago. I'm fine. what is in the past is in the past. Nothing I can do now except move on." he said chuckling a bit more. She was kinda cute right now. Even though it was his life... the living hell he went through she felt sad for him. It was almost heart warming in a way. Mostly because ever since then he has been alone. No one to have his back or anything. So he had to resort to some unpretty things to survive. Hence his job right now. The best thing he knows is killing. But at least he kills corrupt and evil people.
He looked at her as she spoke after an awkward moment of silence. "Well I can stay if that will make you feel better...And sorry for dragging you into that shed." he chuckled a bit as she got up and went to check on his jacket. It was nice even if it was only for this night to have someone care for him. He has been alone for so long that it felt like he would live the rest of his life without anyone caring for him.
When she returned he was so sucked into his thoughts of her being so nice and all that he got up and grabbed his jacket that was still in her hands, as his other hand reached around her waist and squeezed and pulled her close. Right when she was close enough he leaned in and kissed her. His lips touchings hers as he let his own linger on hers for a moment or two. Until he let her go and looked at her. "Oh shit, I'm so sorry..." he said as his ears folded against his head like a dog when they do a bad thing. As his tail tucked it's way between his legs as he looked at her.
she really couldn't help it. she frowned at him."saying that isn't really helping."she told him with a sigh."you're right moving on is best. though it will take time."she shook her head. she was not intending for that pun at that moment.
it didn't take much convincing, but he had agreed to at least stay for the night. she nodded and got up. she was glad to be out of his line of sight. so embarrassing tearing up like that. even if he had said not to feel bad for him she couldn't help it.
a few seconds later she had returned with his jacket. she loved the smell of clean laundry, well honestly anything clean. his jacket was nice and warm. he had taken his jacket and before she had a chance to return to her spot on the couch. she felt his arm around her. she had been caught completely by surprise unaware what was going to happen. his lips met hers and she just stood there completely dazed. she didn't push him away or move once he ended the kiss. she stared at him for a few seconds. she felt like such a school girl as her face turned red. she was speechless. she wasn't sure what had just happened."i.i.."words were clearly failing her. she stepped closer to him and kissed him back.
her mind was racing after a few seconds she pulled away."now we're even."she told him softly. what is she saying. why did she just say that. that was the stupidest thing she could of said. her face was still red, even more so when she had kissed him back.
And while you are sitting indoors waiting for the storm to pass I will be outside dancing in the rain
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Decker looked at her as a blush formed across his face at what he just did. Why did he do that. What was he thinking. He wasn't thinking, thats it. As he just looked at her waiting for a hand to come up and slap him across the face. He was waiting for it along with him being kicked out. He was just waiting and waiting but it didn't happen. Instead she stepped closer.
Why was she stepping closer? was it to get a better angle to hit him. His mind was racing with all negative thoughts. But when she leaned up and kissed him back saying they were even. All the negative thoughts he was having vanished. Wait she wasn't mad? was all he thought. And the fact that she kissed him back made it even more confusing for the lycan. Or so he thought. As he just looked into her eyes.
When he leaned back down and started to kiss her again. As he dropped his jacket on the ground and focused solely on the woman in front of him. As he wrapped his arms around her waist as he kept kissing her. Closing his eyes and enjoying this moment. As he could feel the hairs on his body rise from the growing lust for this woman.
As he paused kissing her to reached down and pick her up as he started to walk towards one of the bedrooms hoping it was her main one. As he stumbled a bit as he pressed her into the wall. Which was fine as he started to kiss her again, a bit more violently and passionately. Still holding her up without much effort. As he continued on kissing her. ';
what was that constant buzzing. she opened one eye trying to figure out what was making that noise. her eyes fly open as she realizes it's the alarm on her phone. she tries to move towards the source of the noise. only then realizing who she had fallen asleep on. he looks so peaceful and she stares at him for a moment. now was not the time. she had to get ready to head to work. as quietly and without moving too much, she moves his arm off of her and she slides out of bed.
she didn't bother looking at the time. she just jumped right into her usual routine. she was on her way out when she realized she didn't have her phone with her. she walks back to her room and picks it up from where she had last placed it. she usually didn't work the weekends, but she ended up covering someone's shift.
thankfully it wasn't the whole day. she barely even got to work and already she wanted to go back home, crawl back into bed and sleep a couple more hours. her first destination would be the coffee machine. clearly she was distracted. her thoughts kept drifting back to the previous night. bumping into decker and everything that occurred. she winced as she placed her hand on her neck.
she had forgotten about them till she noticed them in the mirror. she drank some more coffee and continued with her tasks. was she counting down the time? it appeared so as she was constantly checking the time. eventually it was time for her to leave. she was glad nothing major happened. though it would of been great to get her mind off of certain things. plus she was completely bored with typing up reports.
her thoughts wandered back to decker. after all she had told him she would cook for him. she wondered if he would actually show up. the answer would present itself once she got home. no sense in worrying about it. the ten minute walk turned to twenty as she took her time heading back. once she neared her place she looked expectantly, but didn't see him. maybe she had missed him? she rummaged in her bag looking for her key, as she started to climb the stairs to her floor.
And while you are sitting indoors waiting for the storm to pass I will be outside dancing in the rain
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Decker felt movement next to him. Which was so odd to him considering he is usually asleep alone in a shelter. Or somewhere in the woods in his wolf form asleep. His wolf form being optimal for sleep considering his sense of smell in that form and his hearing. They were great in his human form too. But they increased ten fold in his wolf form. One of his eyes opened to see the green hair girl trying to jump into pants and throw on a t-shirt as she seemed to be rushing. Once realizing who it was, memories of the night before flooded his memory. He smiled a bit, but his body unwilling to awaken or even move to say goodbye. Instead his eye fluttered closed and he was fast asleep again.
Usually he gets up later but when ever he had to heal a wound that contained silver traces his body takes longer to heal. The skin and most outer layer of muscle may have healed when he took the bandage off. But his insides not as fast. So considering it was later in the day and he was still asleep, his body used all of it's energy to heal the wound and flush out any excess silver fragments still in his body.
His ears twitched when he heard the keys to the door start to be unlocked and the door opening and foot steps trailed into the apartment. His eyes still shut closed, not wanting to wake up or even move. As when the green haired girl left him this morning he was still in the same position. As he didn't seem to wake up the entire day.
she closed the door behind her. that was fine. just because he said he would be here did not mean he would be waiting at her door step. actually that would be a little too much. after all he had her number. she took a breath. she wasn't going to worry about it anymore. after hanging her things up. she headed to her room to change into something a little more comfortable. she was still a bit tired maybe she would crawl back into bed and take a nap like she had planned.
before she even reached her room something on the living room floor caught her eye. picking it up, she instantly recognized it as decker's jacket. setting it back on the couch she made her way to her room. it took her a few seconds to register what or more like who was still sleeping on her bed. she wasn't sure how to react at first. should she wake him? would that be rude? was he even breathing? she sighed softly making her way towards him. she continued to wonder not if she should wake him, but how.
she walked over to him and looked at him. his chest was rising and falling. so at least he was still alive. she gently poked his cheek and waited for a reaction. after a few seconds she rolled her eyes at herself. either she was becoming more spontaneous or she was acting stupid, probably both."wake up sleeping beauty."she said softly as she tucked back stray locks of her hair, leaned over him and kissed him for a few seconds.
And while you are sitting indoors waiting for the storm to pass I will be outside dancing in the rain
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He was still fast asleep when she entered the room, his chest going up in down as he breathed heavily into the air. As he looked pretty peaceful in his dead sleep. Like he wasn't the killer he was. But more of just another person living his life. When he felt something soft on his lips as his eyes fluttered open seeing green hair in his face. Once she pulled back. His hand came up like he was waving her off to leave him alone. Until he couldn't fall back asleep and sat up.
His hair all over the place once he sat up. One of his ears, the point was folded over exposing the inside of ear. He was just a mess. Not to mention he didn't have any clothes on either to add to the equation. He looked at her with squinting eyes. As his arms raised above his head as he started to stretch. "Moooorning" he said with a yawn. As his arms flopped back down on his lap with a thud. As he just stared at her.
she moved away arms crossed as she watched him stir from sleep. She laughed softly as he slowly started to get up. He was a mess though she couldn't help thinking he looked cute. He had told her morning and she shook her head as she pulled the curtains back allowing more sunlight in."actually it's the afternoon. You weren't kidding when you said you didn't do mornings."she teased him.
She dropped her arms and went to pick his pants and tossed them towards him. Well at least she knew where he was now. Her plans for a nap would have to wait. She wasn't sure what else to say. Unsure as to why she felt nervous all of a sudden."are you hungry? I can make something for you?"she asked with a smile."I'll be in the kitchen if you need anything."she told him as she left the room. She headed towards the kitchen wanting something to warm her up. Ahe filled a small kettle with water and set it on the burner. A cup of tea sounded good about now. She then started cleaning up the kitchen while she waited for the water to boil.
Within a few minutes she had her mug of hot tea and settle herself on the couch setting her mug down on the end table. Turning the television on and watching whatever was on while she waited.
And while you are sitting indoors waiting for the storm to pass I will be outside dancing in the rain
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He watched as she walked across her room to the curtains and opened them. As sunlight beamed into the room. His turned his head away and the sun was a bit too bright to the poor lycan because he has slept all day. As she leaned down and tossed his pants as they hit his chest and fall into his lap. He yawned one more town before getting out of the bed. He slowly pushed himself off the bed and slowly put his pants on. As he stretched his arms up as he walked out of the room seeing her on the couch with a mug on the table in front of her. He looked around and saw his jacket. He walked over and put it on. Once he had both arms threw the sleeves he checked the jacket and found the hole from the bullet. "Well there's another jacket down." he said with sigh as he walked over to the couch and sat down next to her.
He looked at her as his ears tilted back a bit. "Sorry for sleeping pretty much all day in your bed." he said with a pause. "When ever silver is involved, my body works overtime to heal the wound and there must have been silver fragments all that. So my body kinda shuts down and I sleep a lot when it happens." he admitted as he leaned over and kissed her cheek. "But thank you for not getting mad." he chuckled a bit. She could still be mad and all that, not that he knew. But it didn't seem like it. But either way it made it easier to see her today, so that was the bright side of things.
she turned and shook her head at him."how many...actually i don't even want to know."she said with a small laugh. honestly she doubted he was keeping track. he sat down next to her and she ran her hand over his jacket until she found the bullet hole."maybe it can be fixed?"she suggested."it's not that big, maybe even add a little patch or something?"
she turned herself, sitting with her legs crossed so she could see him better while they talked. she shook her head and smiled."you're fine, it's fine. i probably would of done the same if i didn't have to work today."she told him honestly. he started explaining why he had slept so long. nodding as she listened. so the healing wasn't completely instantaneous. she had thought it was though, by the sounds of it there was more to it. it only made sense, the body needed sleep to recover from any sort of damage.
now she felt like a jerk. she shouldn't of woke him up. clearly his body needed that extra sleep to fully recover. he kissed her cheek and she blushed."no, no, that's understandable. i shouldn't of woken you up had i known."she told him with a frown."actually i was wondering why my alarm didn't wake you up this morning."she said with a small laugh. she had said one, but she actually had like five. she wasn't a morning person by any means. she poked his cheek with his next comment. did she look mad? had it seemed like she was annoyed when she had woken him up."oh, no i wouldn't get mad as something like that."she told him with a smile. they had just met the day before, it's not like they really knew how each of them ticked.
she had almost forgotten."did you want something to eat? we can go out and get waffles or something."she told him before quickly added."my treat."breakfast foods sounded good right about now. or maybe she was just craving something sweet.
And while you are sitting indoors waiting for the storm to pass I will be outside dancing in the rain
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He looked at she said she could probably fix it. As he just chuckled. "It's fine, the more ripped up it is, the more badass I look." he said with a scoff as he just laughed himself. "But really these jackets are cheap and I have... I think five more before I need to go buy some more." he added as he looked at her. She really was beautiful. Her skin was soft but vibrant, her hair color fit her so well. Her eyes, he could get lost in. All around she was amazing. Not to mention she was a really nice person which added to the package. Maybe he was hoping this would turn into something?
When she said it was fine. He sighed in relief. Most people don't really like having a stray in their house...let alone letting them stay the night then into the late day. As she laughed about not being woken by her alarm. "Eh. When I sleep...I sleep. I'm a pretty heavy sleeper in my human form for some reason." he said with a shrug. He didn't understand it either. Maybe it's when his body was healing that he was in a more comatose state? who knows. "also don't worry about waking me. I needed to get up at some point right?" he chuckled.
When she asked if he wanted to go out and get something to eat, he just looked at her as he spaced out a bit while looking her. "As long as it's anywhere with you." he said with a chuckle and a slight blush coming over his cheeks. Damn was he so cheesy. That line was so cheesy, like a 90's film cheesy. Why did he have to be so lame all the time.
danika rolled her eyes."oh yes. of course, my mistake. we wouldn't want to ruin your image now would we?"she said before she started to laugh."so you are prepared sometimes."she teased him once more. she did start to wonder what he did for a living. she imagined it had to be something dangerous or perhaps he just attracted trouble. maybe it was a combination of both. a few seconds of silence fell and she wondered why? her eyes met his for a few seconds before she looked away, feeling a bit nervous once more.
luckily the conversation continued, telling her that he was a heavy sleeper. she was always full of questions. she didn't ask, but she wondered how alert he was when he decided to sleep in his other form. last thing she wanted to do was treat him like a science experiment. she simply nodded at his words. she smiled."i guess, but sleep is a wonderful thing."
though she rarely slept in for long. she felt like she wasted her day, especially if it was during one of her days off. she had suggested they go eat and he agreed. though the manner he said it made her blush and turn away."you say the cutest things."danika told him as she scooted back, uncrossed her legs and got up.
"let me get my stuff and we can go. there's a little diner not far from here."she told him as she picked up her tea and drank the rest of the contents. heading to the kitchen she placed the mug in the sink before heading towards the door to slip her shoes and jacket on."they have the best chicken and waffles."she continued talking as she grabbed her purse and keys. they weren't even at the restaurant and she was already set on what she was going to order.
And while you are sitting indoors waiting for the storm to pass I will be outside dancing in the rain
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He watched as she agreed and got up putting the mug in the sink. He got up himself and walked over and put on his boots. As he tied them down and stood back up. "Sounds like someone knows what they are going to get." he said with a chuckle as he waited for Danika until she was ready. As he started to fix his hair a bit, making sure that he looked somewhat presentable. And not like they did something last night.
When she was finally ready he opened the door for her. As he walked out after her, and waited for her after locking the door. Once she was done they made their way downstairs. "So how was work?" he asked as he opened the door for her leading outdoors. As once they were outside, he grabbed her hand sneakily as he intertwined his fingers with hers.
He blushed a little bit when doing so. But for some reason he really wanted to hold hands with her. Maybe it was cause of last night with the combination that she was an amazing person that he would like to get to know and maybe go beyond friendship... But either way he did and there was no going back now.
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