Canon is Alan Wake | Because he won't leave me alone

[ex_justforkicks664]

See, once I'm in your head, it's really hard for me to go. Just sit back and enjoy it. You and I both know how much fun these few days have been together, and I promise you I'll make it so much more entertaining if you decide to keep at it.

And I know you will, I told you already that I'm not going anywhere.

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[ourbitterend]

[Holy Corellian hells, this guy is creepy. But Avlin? So not going to show that she feels creeped out.]

Cute.

[ex_justforkicks664]

[Might be a wise idea.]

I know, right? I told her that the more she resisted, the more I'd push my way in. Even her friend told her to just accept me. What a good friend.

[ourbitterend]

[Avlin shakes her head in disbelief.]

"Do it or else" isn't the basis of a lasting partnership. Just wait. You turn around, they'll stick the knife in. -Actually, scratch that. [Pun unintended.] You seem like the type to do the backstabbing.

[ex_justforkicks664]

[Nice pun there. :)

Oh. Ouch. But it's not going to be her that sticks the knife in.

And just so you know, I never threatened with the "or else" speech. I don't work like that. I merely suggested to her that it'd be unwise not to let me come out and play.

I was getting so antsy being caged up like that.

[ourbitterend]

[Puns: they happen.]

That'd be you, then? Pegged it.

You might not have used it, but the implied threat was still there. Doesn't take a genius to know that cooping up the dark isn't a wise idea. A brave one, yes. but not wise.

And now you're not?

[ex_justforkicks664]

You got me. [He raises his arms up as if to imply "guilty."]

No one can resist the darkness for that long. Sooner or later everyone cracks under its pressure. Trust me.

I'm better. A lot calmer. A lot happier even. Like a free bird. [He starts humming the Lynyrd Skynyrd song.]

[ourbitterend]

[That earns a brief, knowing little smirk.]

I'll believe it when I see it, buddy. You get evil people doing evil deeds, sometimes the only thing to do is pay them back in kind. That's resisting.

A bird who flew the coop. Would that more of us got that kind of luck. [Bitter? Oh yeah.]

[ex_justforkicks664]

Sometimes in order to get your foot in the door, you have to do a lot of free work. Such is the case with my employees. They don't complain about the work; they don't complain about anything. I couldn't ask for a better team.

[ourbitterend]

[That actually earns an appraising look.]

Loyalty? That's... unexpected. My team wasn't like that. They defected. Ran. Left me and my superior holding the bag, so to speak. What's your trick? How do you earn that kind of loyalty?

[ex_justforkicks664]

[Manipulation. Works every time. :D

With a little Touch, anyone's wiling to come over to me. But I found the best candidates for my team are those that were Taken in their most desperate moments. I may not pay by the standard means, but what I replace with valuables makes up for any wants or needs.

[ourbitterend]

[Please do go on! The heavily-armed trooper wishes to learn your manipulative ways.]

"Touch"? "Taken"? Sorry, you're gonna have to enlighten me on what those mean. Ominous-sounding way of putting it, though. I'm guessing it's not a "sign on the dotted line" kind of thing.

[ex_justforkicks664]

[Supernatural powers plays a huge factor; it makes it much easier for people to submit. They don't really have a choice once the Darkness invades their minds.]

Now, now. I can't give all my secrets away. How am I going to remain successful if people know all the details? [A smile.] But since I'm in such a good mood, maybe I'll show you some. Give you a little taste.

[ourbitterend]

Lay it on me, big guy. I can take it. I'd make a pretty pathetic soldier if I couldn't. [Creep or not, this is pretty interesting. Avlin grins right back.]

[ex_justforkicks664]

Oh? [He approaches her; his movements slick. Like something slipping quietly through the water.] Well, I'm glad to know.

Even better that you're willing to let me show you. I can't tell you how many times people have denied my generosity.

Give me your hand.

[ourbitterend]

[To her credit, Avlin doesn't hesitate for a second. She sticks her hand out and looks him square in the eye. Spine ram-rod straight, head tilted up, shoulders back... It screams fearlessness. And arrogance.]

Can't know if you turn the chance down, right?

[ex_justforkicks664]

[To his luck, she's not questioning his motives. Or if she is, she's being very subtle about it. Regardless, this pleases Mr. Scratch. And here he thought he'd have to fight her. As much as he loves the challenge, it's also satisfying when they go willingly.]

And it's a chance you'll be glad you didn't miss out on.

[He takes ahold of her hand and his own is cold to the touch. In fact, his entire body is like a freezer. There's no warmth at all. Smoke begins to rise from his body, but upon close inspection, the smoke moves like tendrils. Black, and absent of light.

And then he lets the Darkness enter her.]

((OOC: In a nutshell, the Darkness possesses people. For a better idea, see the beginning of this video. Up to you to how you want to have her affected. :D))

[ourbitterend]

[She's ready to ask a question when the darkness first appears. She stares with wide eyes at it for a moment. Maybe this was a bad idea after all. -Actually, this definitely was a bad idea.]

What in the-

[She freezes. Her mouth falls open in a silent scream, but nothing comes out. She'd pull away, but her arm seized up and it's not possible to move it. When she manages to choke out something, her voice has gone dead. Flat.]

Orders?

[ex_justforkicks664]

Interesting. [No ones ever said that before. Must be her military training. No matter.

He let's go of her hand and gently places his own on her cheek and beings to caress her soft flesh.]

You'll know when you're needed. [The Darkness was in her head now. The psychic link that was shared would never fully go away. Even if she recovered; got away and regained conciseness, a stain would remain.]

[ourbitterend]

[There's a brief, almost violent twitch when Mr. Scratch touches Avlin's cheek. Her eyes narrow and for one brief second, she looks ready to punch him in the face. But being this close (and still mentally reeling), she stills. Sith are one thing. She can't fight the Darkness.]

Sir, yes, Sir. Havoc Squad will see it done.

[Another spasm and she weakly swats his hand away. It's all she can summon up.]

[ex_justforkicks664]

Good. Good. Your participation is greatly appreciated.

[He laughs at her will to stop his advances. She was strong.

Then again, he hadn't given her a full dose of the darkness. He loved when there was just enough of a person inside to be made somewhat aware of what was happening to them. What she must be going through; the fear, the loss of self control.

How exciting.]

[ourbitterend]

[Fear, shock, but above all else? Anger. While she stands there with a blank expression on her face, Avlin is on the inside raging at Mr. Scratch with a fury she's never felt before. When I get out of this, I'm going to tear your arms off. And then I'm-]

...I'm... going to...

[ex_justforkicks664]

[Go ahead and try to tear him limb from limb. He likes the spunk of this woman.]

Shh. [He places his index finger on her lips.] Shh.

Don't worry about what you're going to do. Let me do that for you. [And he leans in closer to her now. You're trying to seduce her aren't you Mr. Scratch? :) And if you thought his touch was cold, imagine what him being so close must feel like.]

[ourbitterend]

[Years of training in a male-oriented career track will do that for you. Never let it be said that the Republic's female troopers are pansies.]

[Avlin stops talking. For a while, at least. But when he leans in closer, she snarls something past her unresponsive jaw muscles. (He's freezing. No living being is that cold. It's like standing on Hoth all over again.)]

When I get out of this, you're a dead... whatever you are.

[ex_justforkicks664]

If- [A finger raises.] If I choose to let you go.

I'm having so much fun, I don't think I want to.

[ourbitterend]

[Notice the subtle widening of the eyes? The ever-so-slight hitch in breathing? That's actual fear. This is more terrifying than realizing that her own squad led her into a trap. Sure, it vanishes after a moment. But the fact remains: it showed.]

...if you expect... me to b-beg... it won't happen.