Demon Fang!

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:30:20 GMT

Lloyd Irving --

[noun]:

A person who falls into an outhouse and dies

'How will you be defined in the dictionary?' at QuizGalaxy.com

What the hell!? I don't wanna die in an outhouse! They're disgusting!!

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:44:31 GMT

I taste like Beef.

I taste like beef. I'm probably made of beef. You are what you eat, they say, and if the title didn't mean something else, I would be a beefeater. I think red meat is good for you. Puts hair on your chest. What Flavour Are You?

Cool! I like beef. Especially beef stew. I miss Regal's beef stew... great, now I'm all hungry.

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:56:45 GMT

Your Superpower Should Be Manipulating Fire

You are intense, internally driven, and passionate.
Your emotions are unpredictable - and they often get the better of you.
Both radiant and terrifying, people are drawn to you.
At your most powerful, you feel like the world belongs to you.

Why you would be a good superhero: You are obsessive enough to give it your all

Your biggest problem as a superhero: Your moodiness would make it difficult to control your powers

What Should Your Superpower Be?

Yup, sounds just like me.

BURN TO OBLIVION!!

...Sorry, I've just always wanted to say that. Heheh.

[Private; Real Life; Flanoir; Sorting things out]

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:32:38 GMT

There was obviously something going on when the epitome of optimism Lloyd Irving was depressed for any length of time. Perhaps it was the cold, or just the weight of change bearing down on him - maybe it was that damn virus that kept resurrecting old guilts and inadequacies. Whatever the cause, things weren't right in Lloyd's world, and it was tearing him up inside.

He woke up in his room at Flanoir's inn, his eyes squinting to adjust to the light of the sun. How many times had he woken up during the night? Four? Five? It really didn't matter - he was still dead tired. What time was it? He blinked as he saw the alarm clock next to his bed. Past noon already? He wondered why none of his friends bothered to wake him up. Maybe they figured he had a restless night's sleep - this was true, and Lloyd knew exactly why.

It was that dream again, the one about the day his mother died. He was sure he hadn't confided in anyone but his fathers about it. It reoccurred during his early childhood, and again after the night he discovered that Kratos was his father. But why would he keep having it now? Lloyd blamed the virus, making him and his big mouth bring up thoughts he never wanted to think about. Logic (what little amount he had) told him that he wasn't responsible for the people he couldn't save, but in Lloyd's world, emotion always overran logic, which could be either a good thing or a bad thing - in this case, it was definitely a bad thing, but that was just the way he was wired.

He sulked in his bed, drawing the covers over his shoulders. Maybe there wasn't a way to make up for his mother's death. There wasn't a way to bring her back; there wasn't a way to never fail anyone else ever again. Over and over again he kept hearing, "don't keep dwelling on the past; look towards the future". But how could he look to the future when he knew he would just keeping letting down the people he loved?

As he closed his eyes again, his thoughts drifted to everyone he had ever believed in. Even when Colette lied to him, his feelings for her never changed. Even when Zelos "betrayed" them, a part of him just knew he was still good. Hell, even Kratos, who left him as a child and worked for the people who killed his mother and made the person he loved suffer, was forgiven in the end. The people he had screwed up protecting had screwed up too, but Lloyd never abandoned them for it. He wondered... would they abandon him when he screwed up? Would he be left behind like that day fourteen years ago?

This was incredibly confusing. He had to clear his head. He dragged himself out of bed and got dressed - his usual outfit, his favorite red jacket and silly looking suspenders, his pants, his boots, his gloves, and a scarf for warmth - then he left the inn.

He guessed that the snow had fallen overnight, or even just this morning. The white powder on the ground was fresh and fluffy, and his steps created deep prints as he headed towards the terrace in front of the church. With a tight grip on the railing, Lloyd took a deep breath and looked out into the city.

It wasn't long ago that he could look out and see the looming form of Derris-Kharlan moving away, and taking with it the hope of both worlds. But now the sky was clear, and the planet simply a speck among the clouds. The worlds were united, the tree was planted - it wasn't really until now that Lloyd realized that he himself made it all better. Of course, he couldn't have done it without the others. Even though many people died because of him, his friends still believed in his dream and helped make it a reality, the reality which he beheld right here on the terrace.

Lloyd smiled as he realized this. He wasn't alone. And as long as he lived, he would never be. And maybe - just maybe - this new world he created was more than enough to make up for his mistakes.

And somewhere close by, maybe his mother could look at her son with pride.

[Tried to lock, but can't!]

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:00:06 GMT

Ugh, I feel like my brain's on that roller coaster in Altamira... This stupid truth virus is making me think about things I've never really thought about before. Mom's death, the village being destroyed, Marble, Ozette and Palmacosta... and the war Arche told me about... was there really nothing I could have done?

Sometimes I feel like I'm letting everyone down. I want to save everybody, but when I can't, I get scared. Scared that people will die and leave their loved ones alone... and leave me alone, just like...

...I need a nap or something. This is making me sick to my stomach.

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:21:06 GMT

What Lloyd Means

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.
You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily.
Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life.
You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you.
At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself.

You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in.
You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising.
You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care.

You are balanced, orderly, and organized. You like your ducks in a row.
You are powerful and competent, especially in the workplace.
People can see you as stubborn and headstrong. You definitely have a dominant personality.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Aww, shucks. Eheh.

[Real Life; Flanoir; Presents!]

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:19:32 GMT

Lloyd had planned on giving out his presents at Zelos' party, he really did. If that eggnog hadn't been so tasty, he might have been able to. Oh well, there was no time to make up for the past like the present!

If his friends had bothered to check their beds at Flanoir's inn, there would have been gifts laying on each other their pillows. For Zelos, a 2-pound box of candied melon rings. For Sheena, a long red scarf. For Kratos, a photo album and a camera (albeit a tad primitive compared to cameras of other worlds). Finally, for Colette, a giant stuffed dog.

Should they have wanted to see Lloyd after his great gift-delivering adventure, he would have been laying on his own bed at the inn, whittling away at a piece of wood.

[OOC: I'm assuming things here to get things moving. If you don't want it I'll edit or delete this post.]

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:26:25 GMT

Ugh.

If I ever touch anything with alcohol in it ever again, kill me. Please.

[OOC; Ask Lloyd!]

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:16:26 GMT

Okay, since everyone else was doing it with their characters, I decided to be a sheep and do it too!

Ask Lloyd!

You heard me; ask the kid anything you want, in-character or out-of-character. I expect good questions, now, you hear? >:|

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 02:20:47 GMT

Hey guys, look at this hat I found! I think I might just wear this to the party tonight, heheh.

Speaking of parties, I wonder who all's coming? Me and Colette baked cookies, so you guys had better eat them!

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:45:46 GMT

Hey Zelos, did you ever decide on a date for the party? And, uh, wern't we gonna talk about... you know, that?

Also, Colette, I was thinking about what you said earlier, about how we should go flying sometime. You think after this whole holiday thing blows over, we could... you know, do that? Or whenever you wanted to do it is fine.

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:24:37 GMT

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[Locked to Zelos]

...Zelos can I ask you something?

[In response to the meme that's been going around, which has left poor Lloyd embarrassed and confused. :3]

[real life, Meltokio, Zelos and/or Colette]

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:09:23 GMT

The city hadn't changed much, thought Lloyd as he passed through the Tethe'allan capital of Meltokio. Along the way to his friend Zelos' mansion, the boy had made a few stops for holiday gifts. As such, he struggled to carry one large bag and two smaller bags through the city streets. Thankfully his companion Noishe could carry the personal belongings he brought, otherwise he didn't think he could have made it across town.

He walked up to the door to the Wilder mansion, sat down the larger bag, and knocked. As usual, Sebastian greeted him, and after exchanging hellos and taking turns bringing inside the luggage, the butler agreed to go fetch Zelos.

In the meantime, Lloyd decided to relax, and plopped himself down on one of the Chosen's couches. He forgot how comfy this was.

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 02:01:27 GMT

Okay, I finally got down a list of what I'm getting everyone. Once we get to Meltokio, I'll have to do some shopping, won't I? ~~I did bring enough money, right? Ah well, if I need more I can just enter in the arena. ...But I need money to enter, don't I...~~

I wonder if Colette's okay. Flying all the way to Altamira has to be tiring... but she's probably fine. Wonder if she found that plushie, too...

Speaking of which, Zelos! Colette made a detour so we couldn't get in while you were gone. We'll be there soon, though! Promise!

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:39:01 GMT

All right, I'm gonna try to do something productive today and make a to-do list! Let's do this!

- Get a present for Colette
- Get a present for Dad
- Get a present for Zelos (no, Zelos, nothing dirty for you.)
- If anyone else I know is coming to the party, get a present for them, too
- Figure out what food we're gonna bring to the party
- Talk to Zelos about getting the exspheres inside the Grand Tethe'alla Bridge
- Be awesome
- Talk to Colette about that flying thing

...Speaking of, how far do you think we are from Meltokio, Colette?

[Poorly locked; feel free to hack and/or comment]

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:02:10 GMT

I'm really glad that Colette's coming with me to collect exspheres. It was starting to get really lonely without her.

But something's kind of bugging me. I mean, looking back on it, I know I've liked her for a long time. Dad and Zelos seemed to know that even before I did. I wonder why I didn't see for myself sooner? Maybe I was just so focused on reuniting the worlds and keeping her safe that I didn't really think about it...

That's just like me, isn't it? Doing something and not even thinking about why I did it. The professor's always said that I acted first and thought later. I think I just wanted to be able to actually not let someone down - to not lose anyone else because I couldn't do anything for them. Everyone who died because of me, like Marble and the other villagers, and Botta, everyone we wern't able to save... and Mom...

I wonder if you're proud of me, Mom... that there's actually someone I won't let down, like I let everyone else down. That I'm strong enough to not let what happened to you hppen to her. Maybe if I was older - if I was stronger, I could have saved you, too.

Whatever happens, though, I won't ever let Colette down. Ever. I'll make sure of it.

[Real Life; Iselia]

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:58:57 GMT

Lloyd stretched his arms out as he stepped through the gates of Iselia. It really had been too long, he realized, since he could just come home and be with his friends. He had especially missed Colette - speaking of which, he had something important to tell her, didn't he? About the reason he always wanted to look out for her, and -

His thoughts were interrupted by the growling of his stomach. He had hoped that his friend remembered to make lunch like she said she would, or else he might just collapse from starvation soon. After greeting a couple of villagers, he headed straight for the Brunel household.

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 05:56:52 GMT

I'm going back home tomorrow! I can't wait to see everyone again! Especially Colette. I was really starting to miss her. Well, okay, maybe I've missed her for a while...

I wonder if what Panchito said is really true... I mean, he knew a different Colette, but this - I dunno, it's probably nothing, but the more I think about it, the more it makes sense... Maybe I should ask Zelos, or Dad, they might know what it is...