caughtinanetwork | 12 ⊙ dream

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solf j. kimblee

12 ⊙ dream | Rising Sun, 1908

_{[If anyone were to wander into this particular dream, they would be greeted by what appears to be a desert town. While it may have been pristine and exotic in the past, now it resembled a battlefield. Many of the buildings that once stood proud in the city were now in varying degrees of ruin, and quite a few streets left much to be desired. Not only that, but there were the bodies. If they were to explore, they'd come across a number of them--maybe it was a small handful, maybe there were dozens but regardless of the number it's obvious that there's a higher goal in mind than quashing a rebellion.

Soon enough, a relatively clear street comes into view with a small group of Ishvalans below staring up at something--no, someone. Closer inspection reveals that it's not just anyone--most Amestrians wouldn't be running around with half of their uniform off, let alone standing where a sniper could easily pick him off. At first it seems like Kimblee will walk away--surely he would what with being outnumbered, right? ...No. He's moving. Is he going to surrender? ...Not likely.]}

A soldier--?

A transmutation circle... A State Alchemist?!"

_{[Bingo.

There's a glint of red in the sunlight as he places something between his teeth, then he's clapping his hands together to create a brilliant crackle of red light that trails down the side of the building and into the streets beneath their feet.

And then everything explodes with a deafening roar. Rubble flies and smoke billows out between the buildings and... Oh dear. All of that just with one shot.

It's silent for a few seconds, and then a maddening shriek comes from Kimblee as he dissolves into laughter, his arms outstretched before the ruined street.]}

WONDERFUL! It's magnificent! This Philosopher's Stone--! _{[Kimblee no what are you

Kimblee. Kimblee don't flop down on your back.

Kimblee. Get up.

Stop cackling like a madman where someone can easily see you. Stop it.

...Then Kimblee jerks out of his sleep far too soon for his liking.. He makes a small hum as he turns over to stare up at the ceiling with a bit of a disappointed look. It always ends just as things start to get good.]}

_{[ooc; just mark in the subject line if it's dream interaction or after he's awake!]}

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Now I know what you mean by really getting into something.

[After the memory had played out, Vanitas found himself able to pretty much step in. Maybe he fell asleep watching it and this was his own dream from it? Thinking about it would be better when he was back out of the War.]

Ishval, right? [He will walk to the edge of the building before taking a seat. Letting his legs dangle off the edge.]

I never thought you could manage to get more attractive. [Flashing a smirk at the other.]

_{[And guess who's pretty aware that this is a dream?

Yep. This guy.

Look at all of this he still hasn't stopped shrieking. ...Well, he's trying to at least. It's kind of hard to breathe right now.]}

Vanitas--Ahaha!

_{[...Yeah just give him a minute or two while he drags a hand over his face.]}

It gets better every time I relive it--!

[Which was good news for him. Even if having a game of tag in a dream with the risk of being blown up could be fun, he would rather not find out if it's possible to die in a dream.

He likes the shrieks. Vanitas watched him for a bit before he scooted back to lay down close to him.

He could hear... guns in the background? Some distance away. They were in a place similar to where Vanitas was from, but with an actual population and more... alive. He did love the background sounds he could pick up.]

What happens next?

_{[Kimblee tilts his head to give Vanitas a once-over before he props himself up on an elbow. He's still breathing pretty heavily, but at least he's stopped making noise and drawing attention to himself!]}

Hm... Is there anything you'd like to do while we're here?

_{[He can pretty much just 'slack' off with his record. He already knows that things continue on like they did in the past, but it's a dream--he can take as long as he wants getting to the Rockbells!]}

[Rolling on to his side to face Kimblee better.]

Something stupid. [There was a bit of a smirk as he looked the other over slowly.] I do wonder how real this is.

[Reaching, but not quite touching the other.] There anyone else you can blow up? I do enjoy watching you work.

Want me to push you off this building and we can find out?

_{[Because golly, look at that broken road down there.]}

I'm sure there's a few Ishvalans still roaming around in this district somewhere. Come on, you can wear my jacket so none of my people think you're aiding the enemy.

Would you really?

[He actually did his best to look like he considered the idea.]

Your people, huh? [Sitting up as he spoke. Vanitas will help himself to placing a hand on Kimblee's chest to feel for his heart beat. Upon finding it, he will give a grin.] It did hurt in my dream. Betting the same rules apply.

[He will offer his hand after he stood up.]

I can't make any promises that you'd land unharmed.

_{[And then considering how medical treatment works on the war front......]}

Then we'd best make sure you didn't get hurt. I'd hate to be responsible for that.

_{[He'll gladly take that hand to help haul himself up to head to the opposite side of the building before he hops down. Kimblee stop this is how you end up in hospitals.]}

Should I catch you?

It is a dream. Maybe I can grow wings or something.

[Or summon a bunch of keyblades to surf. How fun would that be?

And he'll tilt his head for a bit.] I'm not worried about getting hurt.

[Just ignore what that could imply. Vanitas will follow after and then pause at the question. Hey! Vanitas and leaping down from impossibly high places was a canon ship, man.]

I wouldn't want to hurt your back. [:D

And he will hop down with a little flip. Much like a cat. He might be showing off.]