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 2024
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.
Since the wonderful members of TDOM enjoy the site enough to play around on it, this thread is to assist with the site's tidying! Functionality is important and we want to make the site functional even if its activity will be minimal at best!
Josuah's ears were lowered to his head, buried beneath his frazzled fur as he rested on the cool floor and kept his eyes closed. He was trying to block out other sensations in order to calm himself, but despite Brendon's sudden acceptance of their conversation...he still refused to speak outside of him.[break][break]
His wolf form became tense the more Brendon spoke to him...the more he dominated his mind with his words. It was what he had done to him in return unknowingly. To bond with another was meant to be something honorable and meaningfully. But the amount of invasion brought with it was startling. He never would have expected it to be this way to feel this way...and to give such a thing to anyone...so freely.[break][break]
Erikur came to his mind then...the man who had wanted this, his power, his loyalty. He was someone he hated, rejected and the thought of ever giving him any piece of himself made him feel revolted. But Brendon had been different...every part of their first meeting had been different.[break][break]
"I... I saved your life," the boy supplied, and was referring to his curse. A curse he had no idea what it involved...and that ignorance was a great reminder of how unprotected this boy was...this infuriating boy. Josuah opened his eyes and began lifting from the ground, but he didn't face the other male. He listened to his words...always there...filling every one of his senses and making it difficult to concentrate. It would be better for them both if they took things slow less private because they were ultimately strangers.[break][break]
He could help...there was something he could do...and he would have to do it eventually. He could not stay in his wolf form forever and he wouldn't allow himself to live like that...to allow what Erikur did to him to remain a permanent scar. His emerald gaze scanned over the room until he located an area that would provide him the seclusion he needed. His large body moved towards a divider that would keep Brendon's eyes from him as he became human.[break][break]
He sat on the ground and exhaled slowly...feeling self conscious still...and...impatient. He didn't want to dwell on what he was about to do...he just wanted to...change. Slowly, his form began shifting, as his wolf self began fading becoming invisible...and beneath it the body of teenage male...crouched down on the floor...covered in the same clothes Erikur had given him when he was first kidnapped.[break][break]
A real human shudder left him as he opened his eyes and glanced around, but it was hard. He was not ready for any of this...but at least now they could speak...in a more appropriate way.[break][break]
"Let us..." he began, his voice course and much different than when he had spoken to the boy as his familiar. "...talk...this way..." Josuah told him with a deep strain and awkwardness.[break][break]
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FINDING THE TRUTH ( HIDDEN AWAY )
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you're the most beautiful animal i've ever seen. here amidst the softly falling snow.
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he golden wolf rose from where he had perched himself on the floor, but he didn’t speak to him in return. Instead, he wandered the interior of his room and actually disappeared behind a solid wood divider that held hand painted designs of the forest within its panels. Brendon could feel the weight of his frown pressing at the corners of his mouth while his tired gaze narrowed in that direction, still feeling rather frustrated over the entire situation and the wolf’s lack of cooperation with him.
But, quickly enough, he realized what was going on; he could feel it inside of him, a strange sensation, and he knew, even without physically seeing, that Josuah was actually changing into his human form. The realization caused the fourteen year old’s gaze to widen considerably, and for his mouth to become slightly agape. He felt an odd fluttering sensation at his heart, which then thumped harshly, and strained, the moment he heard the external sound of Josuah’s voice filling his own bedroom.
“Let us… talk… this way…”
Warmth spread all throughout Brendon’s body, causing his fingers to curl and clutch around the fabric of his thick covers. “O-Okay,” He immediately returned, a little breathlessly, unable to hide his excitement.
Josuah's eyes widened... as he felt the boy's excitement. It made him feel so many things, embarrassed and...restless. His throat felt dry and his mind blank as he rested there on the floor and stared down at the ragged clothing he wore. He wasn't used to being human...to seeing how much he had grown in just two years. Josuah hadn't even looked at himself in the mirror yet...he didn't know what he looked like. When he had brought the boy inside...he had immediately turned back into his familiar self because that was safe to him.[break][break]
"I'm not," he breathed out, but strained and had to swallow as he reached up and touched his throat to feel the vibration of his voice. "...comfortable as a human..." he tried to explain, but his voice was low and heart beat so strong.[break][break]
He could feel his emotions...the boy wanting to see him...being excited from the sound of his voice. He was difficult and demanding, but sweet. Sweet like the scent that had lured him in.[break][break]
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FINDING THE TRUTH ( HIDDEN AWAY )
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Winter || Night || Brendon's Bedroom || OutfitOOC: THANK YOU FOR POSTING.
you're the most beautiful animal i've ever seen. here amidst the softly falling snow.
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I’m not… comfortable as a human…,” Josuah revealed to him, but Brendon could feel his discomfort. He could feel his strain and his sadness, even from across the room. But, he was also bogged down with his own tiredness, and having all of the familiar’s emotions enter his body was… exhausting.
“That’s okay…,” He told him in return, his voice actually soft for once, as he settled into the tired content he felt, slumped forward and resting on the bed. “Although, I really want it…,” He admitted a little belatedly, and reached up to rub at one of his eyes. “A lot…,” He added, frowned, and then… blushed a little, because he didn’t know what he was even going on about.
Josuah turned his head towards the sound of Brendon's voice when he told him it was okay. His voice was soft...sweet and inviting. He liked the sound of his master's voice he admitted silently to himself as he drew up his legs and rested against them. He closed his eyes and focused on the sound...waiting for more.[break][break]
"Although, I really want it...a lot," Brendon admitted and Josuah's heart skipped a beat his eyes opening and his gaze turning towards him.[break][break]
"I can..." he began, but fell quiet as his heart continued to beat heavier as he shifted his position and wondered if he could show him. There were others who had already seen him...but that hadn't been his choice. His emerald gaze narrowed as he felt a flare of irritation inside of him at the thought of Brendon breaking his curse and not being allowed to see him before anyone else. It was childish...but they were his feelings...[break][break]
Josuah carefully began to pick himself up, and standing on his two feet...felt unstable. But he had walked before with someone in his arms and so he knew he was capable of moving.[break][break]
"I can show you..." he whispered quietly as he neared the edge of the divider. But he was nervous and felt...naked almost. 'Just...move,' he coaxed himself mentally as he clenched his teeth together and stepped into view...but his eyes were lowered, unable to face the one he had bonded with.[break][break]
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I can…,” Josuah spoke up to say, but did notably trail off, as though to fall into deep thought. Brendon had brought his gaze over in his direction again, waiting and watching, seeing the deep brown of the wood and the imperfect white of the painted tapestry. “I can show you…,” But, when he heard those worse, his heart suddenly skipped a beat, and his eyes widened with surprise.
He felt his own tension swell up within him, making him feel rigid and stiff, his face heating a little as he stared, fixated, at the edge of the room divider, waiting for the wolf to appear. A-And he did — he stepped out. Heat poured thickly throughout his body as his amber eyes almost greedily took in the human form of the familiar. His clothes were old, of poor quality, ripped and torn, and Brendon could see how his skin was covered by the dust and dirt and other outside debris. But, what was most alarming, was just how… hurt he was. Physically hurt, with scratches, and scabs, and even deep wounds that had sealed over, scars…
Emotion bombarded Brendon, caging around his heart, and instantly making his eyes sting and his nose burn. The reaction had come so powerfully, and all on its own. He didn’t know why he was so affected with the thought of Josuah being hurt, but it seemed to affect his very soul.
“Y-You’re hurt,” He mentioned, his voice strained and filled with a deep yearning to heal him. “I… I can heal you.”
Brendon's eagerness...was endearing. He had never mentally felt the sensation of being yearned for. It was overwhelming to have his master's feelings so vividly inside of him...showing him glimpses of such personal things. He...was certain he would never be able to live without it now, because it was addictive to have such access.[break][break]
But the pain his charge soon felt at seeing him was unexpected...and jarring. It caused his own heart to tighten and a sickness to swell within his throat. His eyes lowered to his hands before Brendon even mentioned the scars. As a wolf his fur had covered most of his wounds and they had been forgotten especially without the burden of seeing his reflection.[break][break]
He wanted to hide again, to return to his wolf self...to not be seen in such a state by the one he had bonded with. Even when he could feel his master's care...his concern and pain over his battered body.[break][break]
"I can heal you," he told him with nothing but want and his voice was enough to lift his emerald eyes to his own. He could see how well taken care of he was...his hair and skin...his lips...every detail was perfect. It was...completely contrasting to his own.[break][break]
Slowly his eyes lowered as he hunched his shoulders slightly and became tense. "No..." he told him with his raspy voice and shook his head slowly. "You have...you have to regain your strength..."[break][break]
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hen the boy’s gaze lifted to meet his own, the pain and sorrow within his chest immediately intensified. He was so small, so young, j-just like himself, and to be standing there in such torn up clothing, living in the wild, with scars and sores covering his battered body…
Tears swelled within his eyes, causing his heart to clench up painfully tight. But, as quickly as Josuah had looked to him, he glanced away, tensing up, and telling him no. Always telling him no.
“You have… you have to regain your strength…”
“If you don’t let me, then I won’t stop using up all my strength to do it,” Brendon threatened him back, almost immediately, his gaze narrowing, and to show his intent he began to pull the covers away from his body with every intention to get out of the bed and chase him down just like he had done before…!
"W-Wait," Josuah immediately interjected and lifted his hand to stop him from so carelessly getting out of bed. They both knew that he couldn't walk right now, but he was so stubborn and difficult. To his surprise and that was displayed through his features as he tilted his head slightly and saw that Brendon was in fact waiting.[break][break]
It would have been easier if he was panicked like in the beginning because now it was just...awkward...having to...go to him willingly.[break][break]
"You're so... reckless," Josuah muttered out the only comeback he could think of and he felt like it was more than accurate. Since the moment he had met this boy he had been getting himself into dangerous situations. Traveling alone, approaching a wild wolf...breaking a curse he didn't know anything about...and now healing him when he barely had any energy left to give.[break][break]
With a light frown pressing against his brows Josuah moved forward and towards the bed, but his gaze was on the floor. He was watchful of where he was moving, where he was placing his feet and overall just making sure he didn't unnecessarily bump into anything. But the closer he came...the more he could...sense him.[break][break]
His heart was beating heavier now and he was certain that Brendon could hear it. And he was also exceedingly hot in this room and his clothes were dirty. His frown deepened as he glanced around as though he were looking for something, but clearly had no idea what that something was.[break][break]
"I'm...changing back. You can heal me that way!" he fumbled out and closed his eyes because he was too embarrassed to be standing there in front of him.
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osuah immediately called out for him to wait, and Brendon did pause, but only to look to the golden haired boy with expectation. “You’re so… reckless,” He chastised him, and Brendon felt himself suddenly smiling, the expression lighting up his face, as he felt the very real feeling of embarrassment filter in from Josuah’s direction.
“No I’m not,” He replied boldly. Despite his smile, and his obvious happiness, and even excitement, the tiredness still remained; in the way his body slumped and his gaze somewhat lulled. “I’m your master now,” He even went on to say, rather cheekily, as he waited for his familiar to come over.
The thought had bothered him so much before; it was why he had fought against it so vehemently when his mother had brought it up. He wondered why… it didn’t seem to bother him now, at least not too much, knowing that… that his soul had been… merged with Josuah’s.
“So you have to listen to me, and let me heal you.” He decided, with that same big smile on his face.
"No I'm not," Brendon instantly argued with him and had the audacity to sound cheerful as he said it...like he had won. Josuah made a face as he moved forward, but he didn't look up and instead focused on the ground. Four legs were way more stable than two and so walking was still something he was getting used to. He had been able to carry Brendon all the way here without any problems...so why was he so self conscious now? He knew the answer to his own question.[break][break]
"I'm your master now," He...he told him and hearing the words actually spoken out loud...and in such a cheeky manner caused Josuah to prematurely jerk his head upwards in astonishment. But that only resulted in him losing his position and catching the side of his hip against a chair. His cheeks were burning by this point and he couldn't tell if it was anger or embarrassment or both![break][break]
"You..." he grumbled out and reached to grab the chair to stabilize it. "You shouldn't say it like that..." he scolded him and for a time he procrastinated with his hands gripping the edge of the chair.[break][break]
"It's my job to protect you..." he mumbled out with determination as he squeezed the wood beneath his hand and...wasn't sure why he said that out loud. He supposed he just wanted him to know that...to be aware of the fact that...protecting him came first.[break][break]
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o Brendon’s surprise, Josuah actually fumbled a little bit, bumping into a nearby chair, and had to reach out to steady it. When he looked to him, too, he looked like he was quite grumpy with him and frustrated — and it reminded Brendon of how Josuah had constantly been making him feel this whole time.
“You… You shouldn’t say it like that…,” The golden haired boy protested, and seemed to stop his advance toward him, instead standing by the chair and gripping its back within his grasp. “It’s my job to protect you…”
“It’s your job to do what I say,” Brendon cheekily returned, flashing him an open mouthed grin that revealed his white teeth.
Josuah's heart jolted and warmth spread through his body. It should have been something he rejected...something he hated! But what Brendon said to him, it made him feel...well he wasn't entirely sure but, it certainly should have made him angry. His lips parted in retaliation, but his features soon faltered as fear struck his face. Instantly his head jerked backwards and towards the door as the handle turned and a older woman entered.[break][break]
His change was instant before even she could catch a glimpse of him...he had returned to his wolf self and was glancing towards her. He recognized her from the group of people who had come over and knew from her scent that she was Brendon's mother. [break][break]
Being caught in such a state while in his human form had been far too close. He should have been paying more attention. Brendon frazzled him...and left him exposed. He wasn't being a good familiar despite the boy's orders to follow his rules...Josuah knew his purpose was much bigger than merely following his commands![break][break]
He...needed to be on guard and ensure nothing ever happened to his master. The pain of losing your bond...was equivalent to death.[break][break]
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he grin that Brendon held quickly faltered the moment he both felt and saw the flash of fear that swept across Josuah’s features. He could feel his alarm, and immediately understood that someone was at the door, which also caused him to jerk his gaze in that direction. Within his peripheral vision he could see the familiar shifting back into the large, golden, wolf, and standing rigid.
The door came open then, and his mother stepped in through the open doorway. The light brown hue of her eyes first hitched on Josuah’s stiff form, her own features taut with uncomfortable tension, but the moment she spotted him on the bed, it was as if all of that apprehension simply vanished. Brendon was completely surprised when she rushed forward, tears already clinging to her eyes, to wrap her arms around him.
“My baby boy,” She wept weakly, and sat down on the bed, drawing him over into her lap. “You’re okay. You’re awake,” She laughed softly, as though feeling immense relief, as one of her hands rubbed his back and her other lifted to the side of his head, pulling him against her collarbone and into an embrace.
By this point, Brendon’s face had gone completely pink. Embarrassment had flooded his entire form. H-He couldn’t believe his mom was t-treating him like this… a-and in front of Josuah...!
Another woman had come with his mother, but Brendon hadn’t been able to notice her. She had stepped inside as well, and remained stiff with apprehension as she stood beside August at the bedside, but her gaze was trained on the wolf.
Their eyes met briefly before the boy's mother looked to her son. It was then that all else was forgotten as she rushed forward and wrapped her arms around him. Josuah sensed no danger from the woman, but he still felt cautious even with her. The young wolf tried to keep his own feelings controlled so that Brendon could concentrate on his mother. But inside his heart...there was bitterness with seeing the relation between mother and son...a real relationship.[break][break]
His emerald gaze lifted to the second female who entered as she bore down at him with attentive eyes. Josuah did not heed her gaze as a threat and merely remained where he was waiting.[break][break]
Brendon's embarrassment was beginning to enter him. It had been small due to his own inner feelings, but now it grew and flourished inside of his chest. He was self conscious with being treated as a child in front of him...and Josuah took comfort in that. The others within the room may have believed him to be a threat and burden, but the naivety of his master was...heartwarming.[break][break]
His ears twitched as he caught sight of the mother actually drawing Brendon into her lap...and a surge of unconscious jealousy filtered into his heart before he could stop himself. Such a feeling was completely irrelevant...he had no such desire to have or be in Brendon's lap![break][break]
With his heart thumping, he lowered his muzzle briefly before frowning and sitting up straight waiting. He didn't want to feel exposed around these strangers especially when they thought very little of him to begin with.[break][break]
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