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.
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Summer's arrival summoned forth the Pandora's Box of terrors. The multiple types of sinister beasts were lurking in the streets, causing both mischief and abhorrent offences to the bustling city of Lorsette. It led to misgivings towards the season given the business and perils spectated during it. Frequently, Desmond discovered the obnoxious nature of summer's terror activity spike. In the weeks of June, the ginger-haired man found himself ducking, weaving, flying and tracking terrors and the actions of various AP members.
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The task was overwhelming at times as Lorsette kicked off into tourism season. People required protection from the Assembly, therefore, TRS was expected to provide. Lulls in the persistent activity were limited, rather, everything kept pushing Desmond further and further until the weariness set in. In the morning hours, Desmond Wilts had been run ragged. Multiple terrors were tracked down and provided to the hunters, yet, the moment a hunt was finished another would arise. While the hunters grew tired from fighting off the nasty beasts, Desmond began becoming a weary-eyed tracker.
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In the aftermath of everything, the ginger-haired scout was left exhausted with eyes blinking heavily. The wind-down into lunchtime only became more meaningful with its arrival. Pre-emptively, the scout had made arrangements to meet with his sister at a recently opened restaurant to try their lunch menu. Between the strenuous work and required rest time, Desmond possessed limited time to catch up with his younger sister, Elysia. Despite still catching passing glimpses of the long-haired ginger, the candy-obsessed nephilim still found himself starving for proper interaction.
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Since their youth, the siblings had been close to one another, despite the trauma of their mother leaving. Each supported the other, becoming stronger with the words of kindness shared. It made moments of connection and conversation a stern requirement. The sounds of air swishing past filled Desmond's years as he grew closer to the destination. The outstretched wings of the nephilim were growing weary, however, flight was considered an optimal form of travel for the ginger. His green eyes observed the ground below, scanning the surroundings as he searched for the familiar streets where the restaurant laid.
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Eventually, they locked onto the familiar storefront of the chosen location. Quickly, the nephilim dived, his wings folding close to allow a fall through the air until unfolding to parachute the remainder of his descent. His feet his the concrete gently as his eyes surveyed for nearby pedestrians. Despite their usefulness, Desmond's wings were large pieces capable of knocking others over without much effort. Once comfortably landed, the scout folded his wings against his back. The feathered limbs glowed a soft white hue as they seeming dissipated into nothing; they unmanifested.
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A long sigh escaped Desmond's lips as he pushed through the restaurant doors to find a table, or where Elysia was sitting should she have arrived first. Easement transcended over the scout's shoulders with the arrival of the treasured time. Finally, he would be able to spend time with the younger sister he valued.
secrets i have held in my heart are harder to hide than i thought
maybe i just wanna be yours
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it felt like an eternity since she had last seen her brother. he had been extremely busy with work. most of the time she would be lucky if she could see him to say good morning. even so she made sure she left him meals in the fridge. knowing him and how busy he could get. it wouldn't surprise her if he forgot to eat once in a while. she would scold him if she would have the time.
of course she was super excited that finally they would be able to spend sometime together. so much so that she was running a bit behind. she had been debating what shoes to wear when she had noticed it was time for her to go if she wanted to make it in time.
should she text him that she would be a few minutes late? or should she just run as fast as she could and surprise him? either way she was positive he would arrive first. she stepped off the bus once it arrived close to the stop. it was a new restaurant, one she wasn't familiar. she had looked it up, before heading over today. even so she took her phone out to double check and make sure she was heading in the right direction.
"five minutes. alright. i think i'll be early."she thought before she continued to walk. though when she arrived she was in fact not early. she spotted desmond as soon as she walked inside. she resisted the urge to scare him and settled for a hug."des, it feels like forever!"she said once she was close enough to him.
The pleasantries evident from Desmond’s younger sister appeared in her benevolence. Despite being unable to host a proper conversation, Elysia kindly assured there would be meals or leftovers from the foods she made. However, the ginger-haired man considered it her natural instinct as a young chef accompanied by their closeness as a family. They suffered through plenty of hardships together, successfully championing through life despite the pitfalls. Thus, Desmond felt excited about finally sitting down alongside his sister.
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Quietly, the ginger-haired man awaited his sister’s arrival, pondering the dish he craved for the day. He enjoyed Elysia’s cooking. After their mother abandoned them, the young girl grew up quickly and learned the fundamentals. Her skills proved her, the woman’s occupation perhaps being sculpted by the requirements in her life. With a coming reunion, Desmond wanted to avoid forcing Elysia or himself to enter the kitchen, hence, the new restaurant became the method. The familiar voice of his sister reached his ears, prompting Desmond to glance at his sister.
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A broad smile tickled his lips, the scout relaxing in his seat. He waited a long time for this moment, and finally, his little sister had arrived.
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“Too long,” Desmond chuckled out the response. “God, I missed us doing this. *sigh* I need to avoid becoming so busy.”
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Work was a constantly churning cog in the summer months. People required protection and round the clock scouting became a requirement as a result. Hunters needed pinpointed locations to track down the creatures wreaking havoc. A necessity to ensure people’s safety. Once Elysia was seated, Desmond passed his sister the second menu.
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“I already got menus, just told the waitress that I was waiting for someone,” he explained casually. “I… kinda know what I want, but I’m still pondering a bit, so take your time.”
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The ginger-haired man smiled at his sister. Finally being in her presence again brought the warmth of sibling love that Desmond craved. These sibling outings were something that the scout wished to establish more frequently. If anything, their closeness demanded it.
secrets i have held in my heart are harder to hide than i thought
maybe i just wanna be yours
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he was always gone in the morning or at least when she was awake. on a good day she would at least manage to say hello or goodbye. it being the summer, she too was busy with work. though not nearly to the extent as des. she had a break from school, but even so she was working extras hours now that she could. she smiled, so happy to see her brother. you would think they hadn't seen each other for years. though that's exactly how it felt."i know this is important to you, but you have to make sure you're getting enough rest and you're not skipping your meals."she told him, hoping he would have time to eat when he was at work even if she didn't get to have meals with him at home.
she took a seat across from him and took the menu he had gotten for her."okay, i have no idea what to get."she said with a small laugh as she opened the menu and started glancing at all the dishes they offered."what are you thinking of getting?"she asked hoping she could get an idea of what to pick herself.
Between the scouting missions, additional work and everything, the opportunity to rest and visit Elysia was incredible. Despite the weariness from weeks of relentless work, Desmond refused to skip their reunion of sorts. Despite the expected scolding of his younger sister and her unyielding fretting, the nephilim could never miss a proposed meeting. In dire circumstances where he required rest, he could simply schedule around it as needed before carrying on with the day. Besides, their meeting involved lunch, thus if anything, he was hitting two birds with a single stone.
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As her scolding reached his ears, Desmond smiled and waved a dismissive hand. The older sibling attempted to avoid skipping meals or losing excessive amounts of rest. It only hindered him when the time arrived to begin scouting and progressing in their task. Nonetheless, Desmond was used to accomplishing everything he needed to keep the family afloat alongside his father's efforts. They struggled plenty after all, and through everything, Desmond and Elysia learned to grow up quickly and shoulder life's burdens for their father.
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"I am, besides, I argue I'm hitting two birds with one stone with this idea," he responded with a light-hearted chuckle and tone. "So I know what I'm doing, Ely. I won't leave you to worry too much."
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Given Desmond's occupation, worry was a natural emotion others exhibited toward him. Unfortunately, avoiding injuries or threats of violence was difficult when operating as a TRS scout. The ginger-haired man knew how to protect himself, however, his abilities did not compare to the skillful hunters whose sole duty was fighting.
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"Hmm... Maybe today's special? The soup and sandwich looks pretty good," the nephilim answered. "What about you, Ely?"
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Already, Desmond planned to ask about the latest developments in the long-haired woman's life. Despite the constant churning of work, the nephilim was hopefully Elysia heeded her own scolding.
secrets i have held in my heart are harder to hide than i thought
maybe i just wanna be yours
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she continued to stare at the menu checking out each option. they had some pretty good stuff on there and at the moment she wasn't sure what she wanted to try first. if things continued to be as busy for des as they were right now. perhaps they would have to continue scheduling these lunch dates. which was fine with her. that just meant she could see her brother and try something new.
she laughed softly at his words."look at you multitasking even now. hopefully dad can come out with us next time."she said with a smile."yeah i know, but still. besides you have to admit i've gotten better. i don't bug you as much as i did when you first started."she said before sticking her tongue out at him playfully. she knew how capable he was, even when they were younger he was always looking out for her.
she couldn't decide and that's why she had asked des what he was thinking of getting. she nodded at his response."i'm not sure that sounds good, but so does the pasta and a side salad."she said with a laugh."make sure you order first or i'll never decide."she told him.
After their mother left the family, the remaining individuals grew immensely close. Always, Desmond would concern himself with his family's health. Their father, despite the trouble the older sibling caused, assured to rear them between the melancholy of his wife leaving. Meanwhile, his sister became a person he could always rely on for friendship and advice at times. The male ginger leaned back in his seat with a soft 'hmm' humming from his lips. The longer he stared at the menu, the more Desmond solidified his choices.
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"Oh, I know. You were always looking after me when I was causing trouble," he responded with a light-hearted chuckle. "Somebody besides dad needed to look out for me, so I appreciate it, Elysia."
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Quietly, he leaned back, closing the menu and placing it on the table. The thought of their father joining brought a smile to Desmond's lips as he eased.
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"What do you think dad would order? I bet he would want the chicken sandwich," he asked in a light-hearted voice.
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Both were familiar with their father and his eating habits, however, nobody could compare to Elysia. The long-haired ginger cooked their meals at times to assist around the house. If anything, she could be known as the Wilts Family Head Chef in comparison to Desmond and their father. He watched the waitress return as Elysia continued analyzing the menu for her choice for the day. As the waitress greeted them, Desmond gave her a soft smile.
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"Hello. I'll get today's soup and sandwich on white, and to drink... water will be fine, thank you," Desmond stated.
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He kept his voice levelled and gradual, hoping to buy Elysia a few more precious seconds to think over her choices. He wanted his little sister to get exactly what she wanted from the meal after all.
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