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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Down frigid sidewalks, Laurent proceeded with the filth-covered husky in tow. Despite the animal's craving for attention and playtime, both would require a wait until their subsequent return to the professor's home. There, everything could be organized for the creature's stay in his company. From a pleasant bath to the relief of food, pets and other forms of well-needed affection for the wandering canine. The plans for further investigation into the creature's owner would require waiting until the husky was settled and gaining health.
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Thoughts of procuring the recent newspapers, listening to the local radio and looking through bulletin board flyers already entered the brunette's head. As charming as the little scamp of a husky was, Laurent, considered it his to seek the dog's owner. Considering the canine's amiable personality, the professor was adamant about the husky possessing an owner, previous or current, and those affairs required sorting. Thus, with the dog-care items balanced in his fingers and arms, Laurent strived forward with those thoughts in mind.
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Alas, his companion, while an advocate of friendliness, failed to bask in the virtue of patience. The groan followed by a demanding bark was inevitable. The husky was aware Laurent possessed the prize ball the canine poached from the grocery store. A glance was served to the husky, a gentle smile touching the fallen angel's lips.
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"Just a little longer, buddy. We just have to get home, alright?" He began before patting his side. "Walk beside me, I can rub your head a little while we walk."
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He hoped the husky would listen to the words. The canine would require a lesson in patience, however, the main objective would be getting the canine to the safety of his home. Gradually, Laurent continued down the sidewalks, passing the familiar buildings on his way. Upon reaching the suburbs of Lorsette on their long walk, the bearded man knew they were getting closer. Each step brought them closer until Laurent's home came into view. The sighting of the familiar roof and walls hastened his pace out of instinct.
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He wanted to get the young husky inside before anything else derailed their venture or caused the canine further fuss. Besides, the creature still needed a helping of food and a warm bath.
A single step from the grocery store reinitiated Laurent to the frigid temperatures of the outside world. Cold air embraced the exposed skin of his face and tickled his fingers. Breath escaped his lips in the form of a cloud, swirling upwards until disappearing. The return to the cold temperatures became innately disliked by the majority, Laurent held a neutral opinion. There was a sweet husky to improve his move, furthermore, a pleasant interaction with Jaclyn despite her allowing the canine into the store.
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As they separated to head in the opposite direction of Jaclyn, Laurent noticed his canine companion block his path. The husky barked at him, perhaps demanding something. If the fallen angel was to assume, he would guess the filthy husky was searching for the ball he previously played with. Despite fancying the notion of indulging the canine with the squeaking ball they purchased, the streets were a dangerous place for the husky to play. Vehicles rushed down their asphalt lanes and a single roll in the wrong direction could result in a sorrowful set of circumstances.
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The large man's hand reached out, rubbing the dog's head. His canine friend would have to wait until they got home.
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"You can play with your ball once we're home and you're cleaned up, alright?" Laurent informed the dog with a smile.
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Carefully, the professor walked around the dog while gesturing for him to follow. For the time being, Laurent planned on keeping the ball inside the bag until further notice.
Items were shuffled down the rolling grocery belt towards the teller. The individual behind the counter greeted the odd trio with a broad, lip tight grin. Behind the stretched lips was a bit of strain, the woman behind the counter perhaps a little unnerved by the rule-breaking. Although, it appeared she planned on merely doing the transaction and pretending there was nothing against store policies. It proved that chances were, the woman shied away from concepts such as conflict, opting to do the 'grin and bear it' method.
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The soft dings of the scanning device filled Laurent's ears as barcodes went past. Each followed by the soft rustling of a plastic bag as everything was put away with the exception of the dog food. The ball was handed to the cashier, the woman daintily grabbing it in hopes of avoiding the slobber coating the toy. After the ding, the ball was hastily placed into the bag to avoid further mess. Once everything was scanned, the total was given and Laurent quickly brought out his card and purchased the items there.
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When everything was paid for, the woman bid him a good day and he grabbed the items. Meanwhile, the husky was already marching towards the door, barking away. Promptly, Laurent walked towards the store's exit, heading outside the sliding double doors. Once outside, he glanced towards Jaclyn who would likely separate.
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"Thanks, Jaclyn, have a good day," he said, biding farewell. "C'mon boy."
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Moments later, he headed down the sidewalk, planning on heading home with the husky. He assumed Jaclyn was required to get back to work, meaning he would continue his walk home with his animal companion.
Through the filthy husky getting inside the store and the toy antics, Laurent desired to purchase his items and leave. Breaking the grocery store’s rules felt awkward, attention seemingly fixated on the oddball trio. A dirty husky dog, a woman with long purple hair and him, a broad-shouldered professor. They were hardly people the general public considered delinquents. The TRS uniform wrapped prestigiously around Jaclyn’s shoulders proved the notion in meagre seconds. Fortunately, it appeared the antics ended for the time being.
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Quietly, they moved to the counter to purchase the items in Laurent's hands. A small bag of dog food and some canine shampoo for the stray dogs, currently assumed, temporary stay in his care. There were subtle comforts as they approached the front counter, Laurent knowing shortly they could leave the market place. Silently, they closed the distance towards the first open area at the tills. The fallen angel hefted the dog food bag and shampoo onto the grocery counter. A sigh of relief was avoided as soft anxiety coated the brunette; he wanted to exit.
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The husky had followed them through the store, Laurent's eyes flitting around every so often. Nobody approached them despite their clear defiance of the store's policies. Eventually, his hazel hues locked on the ball captured inside Jaclyn's slender fingers. That incident still required clearing.
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"You can set it down now, Jaclyn," he commented quietly.
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The soft sounds of a barcode ringing followed by the clack of keys entered Laurent's ears as the cashier worked the till. The question about desiring a bag was asked automatically, to which Laurent nodded his no. There were few items, therefore, adding excessive plastic was pointless. Although, before Laurent could pay for the items, he needed Jaclyn to allow the cashier to scan the ball. However, through it all, the professor remained unaware to the husky's sneaky plans to secure his toy.
Through the abrupt discovery of Pride entering the store, Laurent was attempting to avoid any concerns from the surrounding citizens. Those with health concerns or general phobias of germs would despise the presence of a young husky inside the store. Nonetheless, the situation hefted upon Laurent's broad shoulders was ill-favouring and one he wished could have been avoided. A gentle sigh breached his lips as he adjusted himself. Despite the heavy items being balanced in his arms, Laurent maintained the distraction until Jaclyn managed to grab the ball.
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There was a mild relief once the squeaking ball was captured in the young woman's hands. The large professor eased as something went into their favour. He planned on purchasing the ball given the husky already chewed the squeaking toy. A grunt of effort rumbled from Laurent's throat as he adjusted the position of the bag of dog food in his arms. He wanted to get going and return home with the items. The heft of the dog food and sheer amount of items he was required to carry made Laurent want to purchase the items and head home.
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"Let's go get this all paid for," Laurent suggested, a soft grumble in his throat.
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Afterwards, the fallen angel turned away, heading towards where the tills were. He just hoped nobody would confront them about the filthy husky following them around...
Somewhat panicked, the fallen angel stood motionless, hands filled to the brim with items for the unfortunate stray. His circumstances were considered ill-favouring because of Jaclyn's abrupt actions. Canines or animals, in general, were barred from the store, and deliberately disobeying their rules would not reflect well. Curious glances strayed their way, the gossipers innately wishing for further information for their ill-favoured discussions. Already, the soft voices of under-voiced chatter occurred to Laurent's vexation.
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Trouble was a topic Laurent constantly wished to avoid. Centuries ago he caused it within the law, and now he wished to ease the lives of others. The admittance summoned a sigh from the depths of the fallen angel's lips. He understood Jaclyn fancied discovering enjoyment at every turn, however, there were certain things nobody did. Animals inside grocery stores were refused because of the sanitary hazard it posed. Fortunately, the dark-haired woman willingly took responsibility for allowing the filthy husky into the building.
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Quietly, he watched as Jaclyn moved to grab the ball. He hoped she could snag it from the playful husky in order to purchase the item. Although, the husky pulled away, eventually facing him again. The ball dropped from the canine's mouth, being strategically placed beneath him while he released a bark.
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"What do you want, boy?" He asked the dog.
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There was hope acknowledging the barking creature would distract him from taking the ball. He clung to hopes Jaclyn would manage to grab the ball before the husky's attention drifted back to it.
Dogs were not supposed to be in grocery stores! The entire reason Laurent requested Jaclyn to watch over the rambunctious canine was to avoid this scenario! The filth which covered the abandoned husky would leave a horrible mess inside the store, the type owners and customers would be highly unappreciative of. The fallen angel cared about the dog and should the option had been readily available, he would have brought Pride along with him for the shopping. Alas, he knew this store would not enjoy having a random stray dog inside...
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He followed behind the dog, wondering if Jaclyn was forced to leave for work and the animal accidentally strayed inside. Squeaking filled Laurent's ears as he hurried off the dog, still horrified as to how he managed to enter the grocery store in the first place. As they rounded the corner, his eyes discovered the familiar uniform with blue accents and long purple hair framing striking yellow eyes. Surprise entered his gaze, although, to his fortunes, Jaclyn's presence resulted in the husky happily stopping to squeak his toy at her.
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"How did he get in here?!" Laurent asked, the words leaving his lips quickly.
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The young woman was an excellent scout, somebody appraised for her capabilities. It left Laurent stunned on how the innocent husky, he assumed, snuck inside to find him. The rubbing of the husky's face against his leg was noticed, however, not acted upon. Already, his hands were filled with supplies for the young stray or escaped family pet. The last thing the fallen angel needed to accomplish was dropping all the supplies. Listening to Jaclyn's reason resulted in a sigh leaving his lips.
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"Jaclyn, dogs are not allowed in here... that is why he was supposed to stay outside," the professor explained.
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There were slight hues of frustration in his expression. If management caught wind of them allowing a dog into their store, they could be barred from entering the place, or at least, given a stern warning. Furthermore, anything damaged or stained by the husky would be coming out of his pocket...
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