The waitress hesitated just slightly, then nodded, "No problem, fellas." She proceeds to the group of teenagers then heads towards the back (if anyone was watching).
Justin's eyes narrow at his twins minor explosion. He takes a moment as the waitress leaves.
"You want to know what's going on?" He slides out of the booth and stands, "come with me. It's very... Enlightening."
Mandy nods at Rhys's response before glancing at the other table over her shoulder. She sees Justin standing, but freezes as she sees him.
The waitress hesitated just slightly, then nodded, "No problem, fellas." She proceeds to the group of teenagers then heads towards the back (if anyone was watching).
Justin's eyes narrow at his twins minor explosion. He takes a moment as the waitress leaves.
"You want to know what's going on?" He slides out of the booth and stands, "come with me. It's very... Enlightening."
Mandy nods at Rhys's response before glancing at the other table over her shoulder. She sees Justin standing, but freezes as she sees him.
"Maybe we should..." Rhys started to say softly when he heard Josh's outburst. He had seen Josh's response to his signal, help was wanted. Rhys started to stand, Mandy's head turned to look and what she saw made her freeze.
Were they found out? Justin stood, but wasn't about to make a bolt for it. He seemed to stand there expectantly. Rhys took a few steps closer. "Justin...?"
"Maybe we should..." Rhys started to say softly when he heard Josh's outburst. He had seen Josh's response to his signal, help was wanted. Rhys started to stand, Mandy's head turned to look and what she saw made her freeze.
Were they found out? Justin stood, but wasn't about to make a bolt for it. He seemed to stand there expectantly. Rhys took a few steps closer. "Justin...?"
(now that you have a clear view of him:
He looks... Terrible. He's thinner, if that's even possible. His skin is pale,and he just looks gaunt. When he smiles its pretty clearly seen that he's dropped dental hygiene off of his to do list, and his hair is messy. In his defense it's always been messy--but clean messy. It's definitely not clean right now.)
(now that you have a clear view of him:
He looks... Terrible. He's thinner, if that's even possible. His skin is pale,and he just looks gaunt. When he smiles its pretty clearly seen that he's dropped dental hygiene off of his to do list, and his hair is messy. In his defense it's always been messy--but clean messy. It's definitely not clean right now.)
Joshua stood too. "I don't think we should go anywhere until you've told us what's going on. After disappearing for two years and then scaring us with that note, don't you think you owe us that much?"
Surely Justin had to realize what he'd put his family through by leaving. Did he really think Joshua was just going to go along with him like everything was fine?
Joshua stood too. "I don't think we should go anywhere until you've told us what's going on. After disappearing for two years and then scaring us with that note, don't you think you owe us that much?"
Surely Justin had to realize what he'd put his family through by leaving. Did he really think Joshua was just going to go along with him like everything was fine?
((So, just remember, this is a modern Fantasy RP... Also, for me at least, this is where the fun begins XD))
Suddenly, the door to the dinner is thrown open. A man steps in, pointing at Justin.
"GET AWAY FROM THEM!" He shouts.
Before anyone can react the that, Justin gives an unearthly scream as his skin turns red. Cracks appear over the red and he's suddenly a pile of ash. Well, his clothes are intact, but they fall to the floor.
Mandy had stood up to intercept Justin in case he tried to slip past Rhys but freezes in horror of what just happened.
The waitress, who was coming back with two sodas faints. The teens in the corner are starring.
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((So, just remember, this is a modern Fantasy RP... Also, for me at least, this is where the fun begins XD))
Suddenly, the door to the dinner is thrown open. A man steps in, pointing at Justin.
"GET AWAY FROM THEM!" He shouts.
Before anyone can react the that, Justin gives an unearthly scream as his skin turns red. Cracks appear over the red and he's suddenly a pile of ash. Well, his clothes are intact, but they fall to the floor.
Mandy had stood up to intercept Justin in case he tried to slip past Rhys but freezes in horror of what just happened.
The waitress, who was coming back with two sodas faints. The teens in the corner are starring.
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((So, is magic something our characters know about, or is a secret that they're about to discover? ))
"Justin!" Joshua cried, staring at the pile of ash and cloth that had been his brother. He placed his hand on the table as he turned his gaze toward the stranger. "Why would you do that? Who are you? What's going on here?" As much as Joshua wanted to tear this guy apart, he was now the only source of answers as to what was happening. If he died, so would any chance of finding out what Justin had gotten himself into.
Joshua was shaking with barely contained fury and raised his other hand to point at the guy. He had about ten seconds to start talking. And if he tried to bolt, he'd meet the same fate as Justin. (At least, that was Joshua's plan.)
((So, is magic something our characters know about, or is a secret that they're about to discover? ))
"Justin!" Joshua cried, staring at the pile of ash and cloth that had been his brother. He placed his hand on the table as he turned his gaze toward the stranger. "Why would you do that? Who are you? What's going on here?" As much as Joshua wanted to tear this guy apart, he was now the only source of answers as to what was happening. If he died, so would any chance of finding out what Justin had gotten himself into.
Joshua was shaking with barely contained fury and raised his other hand to point at the guy. He had about ten seconds to start talking. And if he tried to bolt, he'd meet the same fate as Justin. (At least, that was Joshua's plan.)
It all happened so fast. The door to the diner opened as a man stormed in with a commanding shout. Justin screamed a horrific sound, and his skin turned to a red like a cooking lobster. Cracks began to appear and Justin's whole form turned to ash, falling to the floor leaving only his clothes behind. For a moment, Rhys saw the ethereal form of Justin as he once was before it vanished. Rhys blinked, unsure of whether he actually saw that fleeting glimpse.
The waitress was returning with the Cokes Mandy had ordered for them both, and the shock of what she had seen was so great, she also collapsed onto the floor accompanied by the sound of breaking glass. There was also a table of chattering teenagers Rhys only barely registered before in the corner that silenced as the scene played out before them.
Rhys didn't know how to react, he reached out and took a hold of Mandy's wrist in reflex, a hold that was meant to comfort from seeing her boyfriend reduced to dust before her eyes, as well as to keep her from moving forward, in case this new potential threat in the diner's doorway was responsible for this act. He felt fury wage war with his shock, unsure of what to do next. Josh was certainly reacting, raising a finger to point at the stranger blocking their exit. "Josh..."
It all happened so fast. The door to the diner opened as a man stormed in with a commanding shout. Justin screamed a horrific sound, and his skin turned to a red like a cooking lobster. Cracks began to appear and Justin's whole form turned to ash, falling to the floor leaving only his clothes behind. For a moment, Rhys saw the ethereal form of Justin as he once was before it vanished. Rhys blinked, unsure of whether he actually saw that fleeting glimpse.
The waitress was returning with the Cokes Mandy had ordered for them both, and the shock of what she had seen was so great, she also collapsed onto the floor accompanied by the sound of breaking glass. There was also a table of chattering teenagers Rhys only barely registered before in the corner that silenced as the scene played out before them.
Rhys didn't know how to react, he reached out and took a hold of Mandy's wrist in reflex, a hold that was meant to comfort from seeing her boyfriend reduced to dust before her eyes, as well as to keep her from moving forward, in case this new potential threat in the diner's doorway was responsible for this act. He felt fury wage war with his shock, unsure of what to do next. Josh was certainly reacting, raising a finger to point at the stranger blocking their exit. "Josh..."
(I could have sworn I clarified that. Basically, the time period is set in roughly our Earth right now. So, weird stuff happens all the time nowadays, right? Maybe not magic, but certainly weird. Some people believe in magic, other's don't. If it's something you think you're character is willing to accept RP it that way, if it's something you're character isn't then RP it that way instead.)
The man, and everyone can gage that he's older than all of you by at least a good 10 years, leans on the rusted door for just a second. Rhys would see it now, the once metal door is covered in rust as though time has passed. In the initial moment you wouldn't have noticed, but in the seconds that have passed you can actually take a good look at guy.
He's tall, wearing a trench coat and fedora that are both black in color. His hair is dark and long enough to be pulled back in a pony tail. Pale skin is seen as well but the thing that stands out the most is the obsessive amount of jewelry the man is wearing. Rings on almost each finger, some with multiples, gems all over his ears, necklaces, bracelets, the whole works.
Mandy holds tightly to Rhys, breathing rapidly. She gives a jump (right as Rhys sees the one movement mentioned in the PM), and then her free hand goes to her hair. Tears roll down her cheeks, but other than that she doesn't move.
The man pushes himself off of the door, which seems to be a struggle and raises an eyebrow at Josh, eyeing for just a second.
"Interesting. You'd better try that quickly, before you forget how. It's useful to know." His voice is deep and surprisingly calm.
He then focuses his attention on the pile of ash, holding his hands together and all but ignoring the trio in front of him.
(again, messages to come)
(edited because I forgot about Mandy XD)
(I could have sworn I clarified that. Basically, the time period is set in roughly our Earth right now. So, weird stuff happens all the time nowadays, right? Maybe not magic, but certainly weird. Some people believe in magic, other's don't. If it's something you think you're character is willing to accept RP it that way, if it's something you're character isn't then RP it that way instead.)
The man, and everyone can gage that he's older than all of you by at least a good 10 years, leans on the rusted door for just a second. Rhys would see it now, the once metal door is covered in rust as though time has passed. In the initial moment you wouldn't have noticed, but in the seconds that have passed you can actually take a good look at guy.
He's tall, wearing a trench coat and fedora that are both black in color. His hair is dark and long enough to be pulled back in a pony tail. Pale skin is seen as well but the thing that stands out the most is the obsessive amount of jewelry the man is wearing. Rings on almost each finger, some with multiples, gems all over his ears, necklaces, bracelets, the whole works.
Mandy holds tightly to Rhys, breathing rapidly. She gives a jump (right as Rhys sees the one movement mentioned in the PM), and then her free hand goes to her hair. Tears roll down her cheeks, but other than that she doesn't move.
The man pushes himself off of the door, which seems to be a struggle and raises an eyebrow at Josh, eyeing for just a second.
"Interesting. You'd better try that quickly, before you forget how. It's useful to know." His voice is deep and surprisingly calm.
He then focuses his attention on the pile of ash, holding his hands together and all but ignoring the trio in front of him.
(again, messages to come)
(edited because I forgot about Mandy XD)
Joshua let out a wordless growl of anger and frustration. This guy had just reduced his brother to dust and was acting like it was no big deal. And it didn't look like he was inclined to answer Joshua's questions or explain further.
Joshua didn't know how the guy had pulled power from the door to do what he did. Even stranger was why he felt like he could do it too. But already that feeling was slipping away and the stranger seemed to know it too. Well, if this guy wasn't going to help them and he seemed a willing enough test subject...
Joshua closed his eyes, took a deep breath and felt some sort of energy coursing through the table beneath his fingers. He drew it up, channeled it through his other hand, and unleashed it towards the stranger, willing him to share the same fate as Justin.
Joshua let out a wordless growl of anger and frustration. This guy had just reduced his brother to dust and was acting like it was no big deal. And it didn't look like he was inclined to answer Joshua's questions or explain further.
Joshua didn't know how the guy had pulled power from the door to do what he did. Even stranger was why he felt like he could do it too. But already that feeling was slipping away and the stranger seemed to know it too. Well, if this guy wasn't going to help them and he seemed a willing enough test subject...
Joshua closed his eyes, took a deep breath and felt some sort of energy coursing through the table beneath his fingers. He drew it up, channeled it through his other hand, and unleashed it towards the stranger, willing him to share the same fate as Justin.
The table, much like the door, seems to age considerably. Joshua would feel the drain, pulling the tables life force into him. It energizes him, and he feels the energy wave through him to his finger, directed at the stranger. A blast of *something* shoots out out Joshua, with it so does his energy, he feels weak.
The blast of energy shoots forward towards the stranger.
(Rhys and Mandy get to respond before the actual results of the blast are posted)
The table, much like the door, seems to age considerably. Joshua would feel the drain, pulling the tables life force into him. It energizes him, and he feels the energy wave through him to his finger, directed at the stranger. A blast of *something* shoots out out Joshua, with it so does his energy, he feels weak.
The blast of energy shoots forward towards the stranger.
(Rhys and Mandy get to respond before the actual results of the blast are posted)
