caughtinanetwork | 12 ⊙ dream

_{[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.]}

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[Thinking for a moment as he watched him pick the bitch level. Vanitas will slide his arm around Kimblee as he gave him a look.]

Not like anyone would actually go after me. [Yet. He has been behaving much to his own displeasure.]

I would also be back in a few days.

Is that supposed to make me feel better about it? You don't know what they'll do to you.

_{[And if he were to be honest with himself, the idea that he's actually concerned about losing the other scares him more than actually losing him. ...Or maybe it's a tie.

Either way, Kimblee doesn't like it.]}

You would have my SFC to worry about.

[Clearly that is what he was concerned about, right?

Looking at the scar on his chest.] It was with me when I came back.

[Takes a bite from his popsicle.] You already know I can heal and I have a high pain tolerance. [It can't be that bad and people here seemed easy to beat.]

That doesn't--

_{[Vanitas you are going to give him grey hairs at this rate.

This is him making an odd growl as he turns his attention back to the TV and hits START.]}

Nevermind.

[...

Not touching his controller yet as he turned to rub his face against the side of Kimblee's face. What did he do now?]

I can't read minds. [Putting the whole treat in his mouth as he grabbed his controller. Maybe if he beats Kimblee, then he'll spill what's bothering him.]

I'm aware of that.

_{[3

2

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GO!

Just be careful, Vani. He's going to try and stay completely focused!]}

[Geez. So unfair. He will get him in a bit. And his popsicle is probably going to melt in his mouth since he was just leaving it in there.

Hitting the ignition the moment it was at one. It's been a while since he played so doesn't mind the driving off the track a few times.

He will try to talk, but it'll be muffled.]

_{[He's having a hard time hiding the smile after Vanitas fell off the track for a second time. After that, he makes sure to slow down enough so he could catch up, and then he's working back on picking his speed up.]}

You shouldn't talk with your mouth full.

_{[Aaaaand he's going to drop down a banana peel.]}

[Snort at the banana peel. And then he'll turn his head to pretty much offer the stick to the other. Fruity stuff was dripping down on to his chest and stomach, Kimblee! Halp!

More like he was actually curious if the other would take it.]

Mmm? [He was watching the game from the corner of his eyes. Setting up traps since the other is now behind him after that fall.

Oooh! Jelly fish! He can give the other an electric shock, but he'll wait until Kimblee is ahead. Vanitas also won't give him the same courtesy. Whoops. ]

_{[Nopenope, he's not falling for that little distraction, even if he is giving Vanitas a quick glance. He's.

Well.

Huh.

Looks like he fell for it at least a little bit, judging by how he just crashed into a few of those sea turtle shells the other tossed out.

Oh for Leto's sake--]} That--_{[FUU. Now he's going to put on his Competition Goggles and work on trying to catch up!]}

[Certainly was a little bit if he crashed like that, huh? Definitely should be shirtless for competitions in the future. Maybe the one he was talking about in the dream would be perfect to see.

Sorry, but he's laughing after getting one word from Kimblee.

Since he had a nice lead, he will take his time on turns.]

_{[Meanwhile he'll be working poor Warlin's tires off trying to catch up. Lampigi, get out of the way! He's in a hurry here!

Soon enough, he's right on Vani's bumper, but so far all of the powerups he's been getting have been kind of

lousy.

HOW DOES HE EVEN THROW THINGS FORWARD.]}

[Catching up?

This was going to be fun. Vanitas decided to use his jelly fish trap thing. Zap Zap!

And whoops. There is a ramp for racers to jump a gap.]

_{[NO

NO FUCK YOU

THAT WAS A CHEAP TRICK

VANITAS HE IS GOING TO THROW ALL OF HIS DAMN POWER UPS AT YOU NOW--oh jesus christ what is this glowing starfish and now the music is ridiculously sped up WHAT IS GOING ON.]}

[Good luck with the speed!!! Try not to drive off the track.

But gosh, Kimblee, you were all kinds of endearing at the moment. Vanitas was stealing peeks at him.

Darn. Got a spiked shell. He will have to wait off until he wanted to whack off the lead to use it.]

_{[Okay how did he never get this power up in the past this is amazing he just shoved one of the AI characters off the road--Whoops, and now he's speeding past Vanitas with that nifty little speed boost.

and he's completely unaware of that shell. THIS SPEED IS AWESOME HE NEVER WANTS TO GIVE THIS UP just look at that grin he has!]}

[Whoops. As much as he enjoys that grin, he knows he'll enjoy this too. After Kimblee past him, Vanitas will use that shell when it was least convenient for him. A sharp turn or when Kimblee is scooting too close to the edge.

Chomping at the melting treat as he gets the biggie power up. LOOK HE DOUBLED IN SIZE! Anyone he hit will be squished or bumped off.

Vrooooom.]

12 ⊙ dream | Rising Sun, 1908

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