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[forfeiture]

Characters: Eva and you!
Setting: Dormitories (room 03-07) and floor four.
Format: Action brackets.
Summary: Eva's arrival in the tower, mostly along with the usual surprise and finding people to ask some questions to.
Warnings: Shouldn't be any as far as Eva's concerned.. derp.

( room 03-07 )

[ Waking up in the room was pretty disorienting for her. After all, when you believe to have died, you wouldn't really expect to wake up anywhere - unless it's the afterlife, but since the woman is sitting on her bed by now and glancing at the letter, she already knows that much is not true. But the story on the letter is even worse to swallow. If it was the afterlife, that would at least mean she fulfilled what she wanted to do, but.. the world.. destroyed? Even the sons she tried to protect through her actions?

Eva ends up looking quite lost as she stares at the letter she's reading, her eyes slightly wide and disbelieving. She might not even notice at first if a roommate comes in due to it. ]

( fourth floor )

[ Eventually she does go out of the room though, ending up on the floor with the windows sooner or later. And that's where she stops for a little bit, just standing in front of the windows and watching what's outside - not the sky, just a whole lot of clouds, but still.. it's strange. She didn't expect to see anything like that again. So in a strange way it's fascinating and enough to distract her mind from her worries for a few moments.

She can be bothered or spoken to during the staring, but after a while of staring she does actually reach out to others as well - once she spots a stranger walking by, she might actually try to stop them for a moment. ]

Excuse me, but.. could you spare a moment of your time? [ At least she seems nice enough, right? Go help out the nice woman.. ]

Comments

[bloodright]

[As he passes by, it's difficult not to notice the woman standing there, though he only catches a glimpse from the corner of his eye at first. After all, seeing someone with such a resemblance to his mother is strange. Even if thinking of her may be painful, he can't help but stare for a moment. Though he knows it's impossible she could be that woman so long dead - right?]

[forfeiture]

[ It takes a few moments before she even turns her head and realises she's being watched, she was too distracted by the sight.. but once she looks at the man staring at her, surprise appears on her face. Because there's immediately a sense of familiarity - mother's instinct too, probably - and she realises just exactly what it's about too, but that's exactly the surprising part. Because this isn't the eight year old she saw only a little bit ago, and even aside from that there's the question why he would be here, but..

The feeling is undeniable, isn't it? And then his looks too, despite age-- ]

.. Vergil..? [ It comes out a little more unsure then she'd normally intend to, thanks to the surprise about everything altogether. ]

[bloodright]

[He takes a step back when he hears his name, surprise showing on his face, as much as he attempts to remain unmoved. This can't be anything but a trap. He hasn't been in the tower long, but it's still long enough to know nothing good comes from it. It would be simple for them to create an illusion, they already know his name...it's the only answer.]

And who are you?

fourth floor

[piccolino]

[Romano was scared, more scared than he had ever been before. Finding out what had happened to his world (if the writing could be trusted) was one thing, but being unable to feel his world... that was entirely another matter.

He walked across the fourth floor, trying hard to seem as big and as brave as he possibly could, trying even harder to hide the tears on his face. His attempts become a little more vigorous when he notices the woman standing close to the windows. Adding to that was her question. It was simple and she didn't seem like a witch or a monster or anything terrifying and unreal.]

...I can, but only if you can spare it too.

Room 03-07

[carrythesin]

[Kirika watched the woman as she regain conscious from her bed. At the time, Kirika skimmed through her device, checking on what people are posting in the network. Kirika observed the woman quietly an unnoticed. Watching people seemed to grew a habit in her. When she saw the woman's reaction to the letter, she remained quiet. There were no comforting or optimistic words to say. It was hard to tell even what the letter said was true.]

[forfeiture]

[ His reaction only proves her instinct was right - if it wasn't his name, he wouldn't be so surprised. But.. that in itself is so strange, that he's here and older.. not that she isn't glad he's okay, that's the most important thing, but even so.. ]

.. Don't tell me you don't recognize your own mother anymore. [ She knows he does recognize her from the surprise, so she smiles a little all the same. ]

[forfeiture]

[ .. Ah, this boy seems still so young - even younger than her own children back home, really. But since he's still somewhat close to their age, or at least seems like it, she can't help but let her mother instincts kick in despite her own worries about the situation. It's why she smiles reassuringly. ]

Of course I can. I think I'll have quite some time here, actually.. [ a chuckle. ] I just wanted to know if you're alright.

[ Since he seems.. a little upset, despite everything. ]

[forfeiture]

[ Eva hasn't even noticed the girl yet. She's too confused by the letter, too worried about the idea that if the world is gone, then so is everything, the boys, the house, everything she's ever known-- even though she was the only one who was supposed to disappear.. to die.

It's only when she finally finds the strength in herself to glance from the letter that she spots Kirika, momentary surprise taking over her features. ]

.. ah! I'm.. [ .. She shakes her head, taking a deep breath. ] I'm sorry, I didn't see you there.

[worldrestored]

[A boy about the age of eighteen or so turns over, the lack of shirt making his tattoos all over his body pretty evident. Then, a small Pixie creature peeks from his shoulder and looks over at her.]

Oh, you're real pretty!

[piccolino]

[A "little" upset would be an understatement, but Romano he did his best to mask it. He walks closer to her, hoping to escape whatever monsters could be lurking in the shadows. Whether they be real or imagined was left up to the situation.]

...I'll be better once I get home. This place is more than a dump! It's really scary-looking too! N-Not that I think it's all that scary.

[forfeiture]

[ It's a good thing that Eva is so used to demons after.. well, being married to one and all, so the sight of the boy with the tattoos or the Pixie is not very surprising - in fact, she can't help but even smile a little at the creature's words. ]

You think so? .. I'm flattered. [ she chuckles briefly. ] I have to say you look pretty cute as well, actually. [ Then she also glances over to the boy himself, giving him a slight smile as well. ]

[bloodright]

You would claim to be my mother? I have never seen such a poor attempt.

[Though he's only saying that to throw off whatever 'demon' it may be.]

[carrythesin]

[Even in a crowd, she would be alone. That was when Kirika looked up to Eva when she spoke. Kirika may not have the best social in the world, but at least she can acknowledge.]

That's fine...

fourth floor

[slamdunk]

[he stops when he hears this woman... ugh fine, he'll talk.]

Yeah? What is it?

[forfeiture]

Hee, you're pretty brave, aren't you?

[ No, she's just going along with it, she honestly understands he's probably scary. Any child would be in a place like this, she thinks, so she squats down a little to be on a more even level with him, still with the same smile. ]

[piccolino]

[Oh, she had him convinced, all right. He was sure that she thought he was some great warrior - or at least a brave nobleman, even if he didn't look very noble at the moment.]

I am! Once, I singlehandedly defeated a German invader! [LIES.]

[forfeiture]

[ .. Is he that wary? She doesn't know much about this place yet, but.. is it really capable of imitating people or something then? Or, well, he'd doubtlessly have to deal with demons back home, maybe it's something about that, but--

She doesn't answer at first, instead she grabs something from the folds of her clothes, something she found in her trunk.. It's an old family picture, yes, including daddy and all. She was keeping it to ask people about whether they were here or not, but hey, might as well serve this purpose now. ]

I think there's quite the likeness. [ It's almost said as a joke - almost, since she's still not quite ready to grasp the situation. ]

[forfeiture]

.. Forgive me for asking this, but.. what's said in the letter.. is it true?

[ She figures it has to be, there's no other way she could be alive in some strange way right now when she's supposed to be dead. ]

Did you get one of these too..?

[forfeiture]

[ .. Actually, now he stops and she has a good look at him, it's a little.. weird.. For a moment she almost thinks it could be Dante or Vergil, except they're much younger and he's not exactly like she'd imagine any of them to be when they'd be older, but.. it's still close enough to make her pause for a moment, actually looking surprised. ]

.. Ah.. You just.. remind me of someone. Sorry.

[forfeiture]

[ Don't worry, she'll indulge him - unless it'd actually get dangerous for him, since she wouldn't let a child be hurt, but if she can cheer him up just a little like this then that's fine with me. ]

All by yourself? I don't think I've ever met a warrior quite that powerful. [ Never mind the fact she was married to a super strong demon.. ]

[carrythesin]

[To be honest, she wasn't sure if the letter was true either, or didn't bother to ask. The world she came from was almost the same as this. So for it to be destroyed probably was for the best. As for her home world, that she wasn't sure of.]

I don't know...

[She didn't know what else to add so she remained quiet.]

[forfeiture]

I see.. [ With the slightest sigh she looks at the letter again, still a little unsure. But.. at the same time, she's usually optimistic - it's not like her to sulk about this for long. So she tries to gather herself together. Maybe she can find out more information from other people later.. ]

.. Sorry, I should have properly introduced myself first, shouldn't I? My name is Eva.

[piccolino]

Well, I had some help from Spain but he was back-up. I was the one saving him. I had a sword and a steed and I was able to take them down. I was known all over Naples.

[She had really made him feel at ease. While he hadn't forgotten he was far from home, it was nice to pretend that he could forget. If only for a little while.]

...I can't find Spain. Or anyone else I know. [If only he knew...]

[carrythesin]

[Kirika gives a nod. Sorry Eva, she isn't quite used to introducing herself.]

It's nice to meet you.

[forfeiture]

[ .. Ah, about that.. ]

I'm actually looking for some people too. [ although it's nothing more than hope, why would they be here..? ]

If you want, we can go look together. I might need a strong warrior to protect me, after all.