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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She can't help but feel the need to isolate herself despite how eagerly Honeydew had held onto her hand, leading her away from one of the game stalls they just had finished playing at. An excited comment of how they were going to get something to eat left the dragons mouth next. Eris was the one who talked her into signing up for this, saying how it could be fun and she could aim for gaining a new friend. She at the time was incredibly hopeful but... now that she was here; she was doubting herself.[break] [break]
The golem wished she could've been as expressive and excitable as the younger male was. In her eyes, He was much like the sun that lit up her world so brightly... but the rays were too powerful and made her eye stung. She had been vaguely familiar with him prior to them getting paired up. [break] [break]
They both attended the same school but... Lulu was an outcast. She often spent her times during recess silently watching. Honeydew was a kind person from what she recalls; someone who always managed to put a smile on peoples faces. Lulu thought that was an incredible skill since she herself was unable to do that very thing for herself or others. She was regarded as a stone-faced girl after all. No one wanted to befriend the quiet and expressionless girl who almost looked like a scary doll-- It was a comment from another classmate that vividly lingered within her mind.[break] [break]
Her thoughts were consuming her but Honeydew excitedly squeezing her hand pulled her out from drowning within then. The feeling of his soft hand to seeing the smile he gave her. It made her heart sting just a tiny bit... her feet came to a stop as her hand momentarily tightened it's hold on his hand. Her head drops to look down at the ground and while she was feeling a mix of unease within her stomach... her face remained the same expression it always was.[break] [break]
The golems voice is soft, but still the monotone sounding voice it always was. [break] [break]
"Am I really that fun to be with? Are you really having fun or are you forcing it for my sake?" Lulu... didn't want to force him to be with her. She was the stone-faced girl after all... it was just not possible for anyone to have fun with her.
You're born to light it up, with your electric love―
Honeydew was very happy and excited, even more so than usual due to having company. There was just so many things to do, and so many things to try. There was also so much food to try, tasty treats that lingered just out of reach. The best part of it for the young dragon, was that he had a friend to share it all with!
His hand in hers was warm, and gentle despite the excitement. The smile on his face mirrors this inherent gentleness, though it’s also bright with happiness. He pauses however as she stops, looking at her curiously as her grip tightens. A tinge of concern flares through his smile when she looks away, wondering if she wasn’t feeling well.
At her words however, Honeydew perks up attentively. ”I think so! I’ve been having a lot of fun.” Honeydew would have had much less fun alone, but she’s here to keep him company. She was trying different things they went to look at, and it really did mean the world to him. Honeydew thinks for a moment, his smile picking back up. With so much to do and see, surely there had to be something she was interested in! Or something she wanted to taste, there were many options.
After a moment, Honeydew cheerfully spoke up. ”Is there anything here that really catches your eye? Maybe we can go to it and I can help cheer you up!” He was curious after all, wondering just what she might like for herself. He was okay with leading, but was also willing to try just about anything. If it would help her feel less worried - Honeydew would do anything for a friend.
That sweet soul of his... it made her own tremble desperately. No one besides Eris showed her such a geninue joy to be in her company prior to this. It makes Lulu go speechless and just stare in admiration at the way he was so easily able to show her such a lovely smile. Lulu was lucky that the pair she had gotten was none other than Honeydew. He had an infectious personality... the joy that radiated from him made her also want to show such pure happiness but the most she was capable of was eagerly nodding her head. [break] [break] Was it really okay for her to not think so deeply about this? It was her own doubts and nerves getting the best of her again. Honeydew had good intentions... it would be okay if she tried to have fun too she felt like. Her other hand moved to form into a fist and gently rest against her own chest nervously. "So... being with me is fun?" It's word of validations she never knew she needed until she heard them. "If it's not too much of a bother for you... I'd really like to be your friend. Is that too much for me to ask? Am ... I overstepping?"[break] [break] It was an insuperiority complex that felt built within her. She had to ask for good measure; she couldn't possible dare let a situation where she assumed they were only later to find out they weren't. Lulu felt bad for bringing the mood down but she had to get this out of the way. Maybe... maybe if she answered the question it would make up for her words up until now? She began to ponder, thinking of what she'd like to do... until it hit her.[break] [break] "I don't remember what they're called but... they were apples on a stick... they looked really glossy... I've always wondered what those tasted like if you happen to know what I'm talking about."
What could be more fun than this? The cheer of the festivities were infectious, making the already cheerful dragon’s smile even more glowing. To be able to share it with Lulu, well that made it even better! His bright gaze was warm, curious as he watched her. ”It is!” His voice is genuine, happy, even. ”Yeah! I can be your friend Lulu. I’ll be with you forever!”
The words are like honey and sunlight, bright and soaking through with natural sweetness. Even if it was something that was not possibly by the pathways of life, Honeydew meant what he said truly. Besides she hardly needed to ask ... Lulu was already a friend! At least, that was the way the young dragon saw it. A glitter entered his pink eyes as she spoke, and he nodded. ”Candy apple?”
He recognizes it based off of her expression, a truly delicious treat. It was a very sugary kind of snack, one that he didn’t get to eat except during festivals. Gently guiding her forward again, he begins to look for a candy apple amongst the booths. Eventually a trademark red smudge caught his eye, and he flashed Lulu an excited smile. ”Were these what you were talking about?”
Watching the flash of his white hair whirl ahead of her once more had her eyes fixating on him alone. She lets herself be pulled along, feet shuffling in a speed that allowed her to keep up without needing to be pulled. Her hand remained holding onto his as Lulu reels in her thoughts. Honeydew was her friend! He wanted to be friends with her! Someone who was so expressive and had one of her personal favorite smiles- she feels a rush of joy fill her body. Now there was someone else outside of her mom... her brother. Someone who wanted her around as much as she wanted him! A friend was all she longed for and now those days of longing were no more. [break][break]
Her head nods enthusiastically as she squeezed his hands. "Mmm! Yeah!" Candy apples were good and she knew that Honeydew would definitely enjoy eating one. He rubbed her as the type of person who would be fond of anything sugary sweet like that. Apples were already very sweet but then you add some caramel on it and it becomes way more. Upon arriving to the stall did her eyes widen and a sudden appetite grow. The excited smile he sent her let her know he was as eager as she was to have one. "Don't they look tasty??" It was her turn to take the lead. She had waltzed right up to the stand, blinking at the one attending it. [break][break]
Her hand shuffled around in her bag- pulling out enough coins for a single candy apple. She stood on the tip of her toes and placed it on the stand. "Can I get one please???" The attendant of the stand gave her a smile followed by a 'of course' which lead to her shuffling behind. Lulu turned to face him and mumbled softly. "You're fine with sharing one... right? If not I can get us our own..."
A sense of happiness washed over the young dragon as she nodded, her excitement feeding into his sense of accomplishment. He had guessed right, and ontop of that he had managed to even find where they were. So Lulu liked candy apples, well Honeydew certainly approved. It was certainly a classic sort of treat, saved for all different sorts of holidays and special occasions. The young dragon wasn’t particularly picky though, so his approval likely meant little in the grand scheme of things. A delicious but sticky caramel coating, sometimes even with sprinkles thrown in. The fact that it was something they could enjoy together, well it made the dragon overjoyed. It was not often others would share something so sweet, as sometimes he had an extreme sweet tooth even as a child. ”Yeah! They really do!” He watched as she made the move to approach the stand, falling behind her.
Oh, was she going to pay? Honeydew made a note to pay her back later, even if it wasn’t in money it would be in some other way. Lulu was brave, at least that’s what Honeydew thought. ”I’d like to share with you Lulu!” The young dragon’s smile is genuine, his voice happy. Sharing was often a thing Honeydew cherished, as it was often considered a trait of friendship. ”Friends share all the time! I think it makes it even more special.”
Already the day was special, getting to spend time with a friend like this. He didn’t get to spend much time with her very often, so now that he was he was happy. Maybe after all of this, he could do so more often? His father would approve of it, right? He didn’t think he wouldn’t, Lulu was a good person. He didn’t think he knew a single bad person to begin with, now that he thought of it. After their treat...what would they do? Would they play a game or maybe explore a bit more?
With the exchange of money had come the passing of the scrumptious goodness on the stick she grabbed. Her head nodded in appreciation towards the seller before turning back to Honeydew with the smallest hints of a smile. Her mouth was practically watering at the sight of it! A desire of hers she's always wanted was finally coming to life here on this day. She wondered how it tasted... Apples were always delicious on their own but when you combined it with caramel? She could only imagine just how much more sweeter it became. It might've been written all over her face that she wanted the first bite but Lulu held back and gently held it out in Honeydew's direction. "Want to try first?"[break][break]
She moved away from the line allowing those after to continue on. "After we finish this.... was there anything you wanted to do?" Her head tilts. "Since you agreed on this for me... If you wanna do anything we should go with that." There were a lot of activities to pick from. A lot of games and all of them had their own wide range of toys and gadgets you could win. It was practically Heaven for kids their age. Lulu knew she'd have fun with whichever it was they landed on but she was curious to see if anyone captured Honeydew's attention.
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