Action in Holodeck'd, Genessia City

[swordprincess]

[Karla feels awful, to put it mildly. Throughout the past week, she had craved nothing but battle, a ravenous hunger that could not be sated. She cared not if she got hurt, or if others got hurt. She just followed the sword, as if it had a mind of its own.]

[Now, she's finishing yet another Holodeck's simulation, by striking down a generic sword-wielding opponent, and the room changes back to its plain, empty form. Karla stands still, gripping the hilt of her sword in a calm rage directed only at herself.]

[This cursed blade, only good for cutting people down, cleaving flesh, and spilling blood, nothing more. Karla asks herself again and again, why does she wield it? She ought to break the thing before it completely takes over her mind. She raises the blade above her head, preparing to strike the ground and hopefully shatter the blade against it...]

[But then she freezes. Even now, her brother is somewhere in Elibe, seeking opponents to cut down, trying to sate the hunger of the blade that will never be truly satisfied. Karla has to see him again, and hopefully bring him back home. And for that to happen, she needs her sword.]

[She brings the blade in front of her, gazing at the shining blade, an expression of longing on her face. She then collapses to her knees, propping herself up with her arms. Everything hurts, from her heart to her muscles. She's aware that she hasn't done much to fulfill her basic needs, like sleep. And with the blistering cold weather, can only lead to one thing. Tears begin to trickle down her cheeks. ]

What...what have I become...?

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[ghostofrazgriz]

[Blaze was still exploring the cities again to regain his bearings now that he was "newly" arrived again, so he made sure one of his stops was Holodeck'd, since he knew he'd be spending time again here at some point. He would pause a moment when he saw the woman kneeling in the empty room before he began to approach, worried that she might be injured. Realizing it was Karla, his brow furrowed in further concern.]

Karla? Are you alright?

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[rulerofme]

[Any time there is a swordsman program running in Holodeck'd, he knows its Karla. The Sword Princess seemed to be someone that makes use of that particular programming the most. When he takes a peek inside, he's sees her looking not at all in good spirits. He can almost feel her sadness rolling off of her.]

Karla?

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[hotheadwarmheart]

[Yep, Lea's back to normal now too, if still wearing the clothes he'd bought while in his altered state. And remembers everything, which is why he has no trouble guessing what's wrong.]

Karla...?

[There's a brief moment of debate, before he comes to a decision.]

Listen... where are you? We should talk, but in person, not over the network.

[Plus in person he can help make sure she gets home safely and gets some food in her; apart from everything else, she looks like she's running on fumes.]