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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:37 pm
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Again the imposter was unfazed. "Mmm, and that man was the reason he became the heartless Casanova he is today, dearie." he said and pat Leon's cheek almost tauntingly. "Tragic story, really. When they joined the war they hardly saw each other. The man was strong and fought well. Nikolai was.... slim and good for rummaging up spare ammo. "I suppose that it was because of his uselessness and a deep will to live that Nikolai darling hid in the trenches. Oh the trenches, how he remembers them. So many dead bodies, and he hid among them so he could sneak his way out of the war. He did this.... a few weeks. Hard to imagine, yes? Hiding with frozen dead bodies. Oh, how horrid." he shivered. "Then came a faithful day like in those darling movies that Nikolai saw his beloved. They were running to each other - so cute, if I do say so myself - and right before Nikolai could reach him, a gunner plane shot his love down." The doppelganger's expression softened for a minute. "Nikolai ran to his beloved's side and held him until his dying breath, dearie. Ever since then he lost the ability to love... and to live. That's where I come in." Quickly cheering up, the man in Nikolai's body held up his hand and smiled widely at Leon as if he told a joke rather than a story. "My name is Sloth. An absolute pleasure to meet you, darling!"
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:57 pm
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"Mmm, it's more of a defensive mechanism now, darling." Sloth explained as he felt around his blazer for something. "He wants people to feel the same pain he's dealt with, which is why he tries so hard to get many to fall in love with him. So he can break their hearts like his was." Finally finding what he was looking for, the Sin pulled out a card from the breast pocket of his coat. He gazed at it for a second and wondered how it got there before handing it to Leon. It was the picture he nearly saw back at the forest. "Here, dearie. This is Nikolai's most prized possession." he said, knowing full well that Nikolai would let him have it when he came to. The photo showed Nikolai back before he was a Sin, his hair short and brown and his eyes shut. He was gripping his love's hand and sobbed over his body. The picture was aged, but it was preserved so well, and its image was powerful.
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 7:35 pm
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"You can't blame him, dearie, it is his past." Sloth shrugged while sliding the picture back into his pocket, deciding to leave it in the breast pocket. Leaving it behind the crest made it seem more... valuable. "Nikolai doesn't like talking about his past, I'm not too sure why, really." Sloth observed Leon for a long time. "You know, dearie... You're a lot like him. Grigori, I mean, the man he loved." He took a step forward to observe him closer. "Yes, just like him. Strong but kindhearted." His hand rested against Leon's chest and felt his muscles, he had to bit his lip for a second. "Mmm, very strong."
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