*Nightwhisper
"And guilty I may be, but don't give up on me... We will still be thick as thieves."
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Post by *Nightwhisper on Apr 3, 2021 19:03:05 GMT -5
(Someone has to. XD)
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"Most do, but every now and then you'll get one or two who re born later," Anya said. "We just have to watch them closer than we do the others."
Felix's brows furrowed a bit. "I figured you two would leave early. She didn't want to be there, but stayed to support you while you sang."
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"For how long has he had such questionable habits?" Lawrence asked. "And do you know who he might have hung out with when he wasn't on duty?"
(That's fine!)
(Oh, he is going to be fun. I can't wait to get to know him!)
(She could be walking home from work. Maybe she doesn't live far away, so she just walks instead of drives. )
(Oh yeah, Winter has grown a lot, and I love how he's still maintain his personality yet has grown into a fully fleshed, rounded out individual. Who I may or may not have tortured to the point of no return. Whoops. I think that's the right term. Their the ones you fall back to, the ones you know the best. Winter's my go to comfort character. I try to use him whenever I can, but sadly he is very picky about what he does. XD Then there's Tori, my little mute that I'm very fond of.)
(Lol, I have a Celia too! XD They sound so cute! I can imagine it'll be the opposite for Sen and Sopiha. I can see Sophia being engrossed in her work for hours, and Sen will have to come in there and to try and get her attention.)
(Mika would! XD He won't say he loves her, but hell do something like that and act offended when she doesn't understand his meaning.)
(It's just so much more interesting than American folklore! I would much rather have any other culture's myths and legends than what I have. Although, I guess technically I could claim Native American folklore as part as mu heritage, but still. XD)
(That is exactly what I mean!!! XD That, and, you know, as a figure of speech. Lol)
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*Nightwhisper
"And guilty I may be, but don't give up on me... We will still be thick as thieves."
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Post by *Nightwhisper on Apr 3, 2021 21:02:50 GMT -5
"I wasn't planning on leaving her alone," Felix defended, glancing over to Anya to make sure she hadn't overheard. "Look, the guy hasn't bothered her in five years. As never tried to approach her. Still, I was going to stay with her, but some friends of mine came over and told me that my bud just broke up with his girlfriend and was taking it hard. I told them I would be there in a minute, but Anya told me to go. It was your last song, I wasn't going very far. I thought she would be fine. I was wrong, I'm sorry."
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"And I will address Mr. Vera here in a little bit. Right now, however, I will need you to help me find the men your brother spent the most time with so I can judge for myself if they worked for the Order or not," Lawrence replied without a hint of emotion. "Until then, you will be placed under house arrest. If you leave your tent, your guards will have orders to stop you and throw you into a cell. Do you understand?"
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*Nightwhisper
"And guilty I may be, but don't give up on me... We will still be thick as thieves."
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Post by *Nightwhisper on Apr 3, 2021 21:33:57 GMT -5
Felix hesitated, cast one more glance to his sister, and told him, "He's her ex. They dated for about three months when she was fifteen, he was eighteen. If you want, I'll explain it later, when she's not here. She doesn't need to be reminded of it. And you need to get back to your training. Just find me when you get done, okay?"
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"Good, for now, you can go," Lawrence said, lifting his hand to motion two of his men, who were standing off to the side, to escort Alice back to her tent.
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Post by Quod Ad Nox Noctis on Apr 4, 2021 6:44:09 GMT -5
( Hope I can do him justice! )
( Okay! I figure we're kind of winging it here too with the world-building, but outside of that, what is her job? And does she live in a house or apartment? I'm trying to focus on Mika's Starter first! For Sen, do you want to time skip to some part in their trip or do it after their 'date'? Timeskips can apply to Harthford, after, and before~ As well as straight to the party, I figure you might want to take it slow but just throwing that out there~ I'm sure I can manage either way! )
( Well how else will they know you love them if you don't torture them a little~? What is it about Winter and Tori that makes them comfort characters? ^^ I'll admit, I have a guilty pleasure fondness for even cookie cutter shonen because I usually come out of most episodes energized and happy, no matter how simple and basic the story/characters are- and Irsen is really kind of an embodiment of that. He's not only based on the Sin of Envy, but also the Yellow Aura that represents Will Power. This explains his 'undying' will and positivity. Irsen literally can't die if he decides not to lol The 'shonen protag' bit was more obvious before I really put thought into his character, but now I prefer him as he is! ^^ He can still use Talk-no-Jutsu, but there's more to him than that!
^^" All of that is to say that I like how Irsen has that 'we can do it!' energy and even tries hard when he may not need to- he believes in himself and everybody else! I also have comfort characters who are just ridiculous and fun to think about, haha~ For example, the Wacky Noodle Man who is my current profile pic! He's actually really new and I don't have a lot of info on him yet but I know that he causes problems alongside Sabathiel- meant to be Sab's only friend/little brother- and I just Love his design. kid me thought that pink, black, and white were the only colors that mattered lol )
( Yeah, things will be a bit different with Sen and Sophia! For one, he was (kind of) raised by humans but also grew up with her, so they're already starting out with a close relationship and understanding of each other. He and Celia started out as enemies- she thought he was evil, he thought she was cute- and so even when together their relationship was combative haha He actually really likes starting arguments and goading her into fighting with him, both literally and figuratively- but it's all in good fun! She's really levelheaded and knows it's just his way of flirting haha~ Here he's a lot more mellow, but some aspects of their relationship will be the same! Example being, Celia was often busy with paperwork too- even though she hates it- and if Irsen really can't sway her, then he'll just be close like holding her, napping on her, frequently bringing her food and drinks, playing with her hair, etc. He knows how to be quiet! Sometimes )
( Ah, I see you already understand him well~ He'll hate that lol )
( I knoow right?! America is still a young country as we know it now- but Native American folklore is a really interesting and important part of it! That's awesome~ I've been reading/learning about it too! )
( He can't take the chance. He has to try everything! Honestly the human side of things is why he's concerned with doing it 'right'. )
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"And guilty I may be, but don't give up on me... We will still be thick as thieves."
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Post by *Nightwhisper on Apr 4, 2021 12:02:41 GMT -5
(Yeah, we can skip. Did you want to rp out Felix telling him the rest of Daniel's deal/to get the colt?)
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"And you still have yet to learn what Wii was trying to teach you the other day," Lawrence said. "You do not get to run around here doing whatever you want. I have questions that I don't want you to know the answers of yet. Likewise Callum may not want you to know either. After he is done he can tell you whatever if he wishes, but for now, this is a closed meeting."
(Sophia works mainly as the accountant for the business, handling the finances and whatnot. On the times during the summer when they travel, she us given the authority to act as an executive on Jeord's behalf to maintain already existing contracts. If a business partner is worried about the market prices or their goods being stolen by robbers, she's their to work with them to think of ways to ensure they do not lose profit. As for where she lives, she lives in an apartment near her office.) (And, sure, we can skip to the "date", unless the scene they are currently in is the date. In which case, I'm sure we can end it smoothly in a post or two and move on the more exciting things. )
(They he should know I love him more than life itself. XD They sort of embody a lot of traits that I do/wish I had/can relate to. I have a habit of making characters hold traits of my own personality/mental state. So in a sense, like how Sen is the Sin of Greed, Winter is like, my Anger, my need for defense. Tori is my Silence, my drive to keep going even though I'm hindered. Probably not the best traits to have in order to be called comfort characters, but they're the one that I hold closest to me. I love them to pieces. Ain't nothing wrong with cookie cutter shonen. They get me too, and they're just classic. Especially if they spark amazing characters such as Sen.)
("Wacky Noodle Man." XD oh dear, the Jim and Sab together sound like a handful. I want to meet them. XD that is also a killer color scheme.)
(And now I need a picture of him napping in a chair beside Sophia's desk, holding one of her hands as she works. XD)
(He can join the large crowd of characters who already do. Lol)
(Looking at me, you wouldn't think I'm of Native American decent, but my great-grandmother had a lot of that DNA in her, and my great uncle knowns far more about that side and tells us about it whenever that side of the family gets together. So I'm a little more familiar with Native American culture than anything else. I'm no expert, but I have the knowledge, lol.)
(Lol, and he can have fun covering all the bases. There cannot be one sliver of doubt for Sophia that he loves her. XD)
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✧☽ ᴅʀᴇᴀᴍᴇʀ ᴀɴᴅ ᴅᴏᴇʀ ☾✧
"You never have to prove yourself to anyone who doesn't accept you for who you are."
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Post by ✧☽ ᴅʀᴇᴀᴍᴇʀ ᴀɴᴅ ᴅᴏᴇʀ ☾✧ on Apr 4, 2021 14:04:50 GMT -5
( I'll be working on the Sol post tonight or tomorrow. We have people over fir Easter, plus my niece will be staying the night, so I'm not sure how much free time I'll have. 😅 )
☆~☆~☆ ( We can. But the brothers were going to tell Seth all those details tomorrow during the talking to, right? So maybe Felix can just hive Seth the bare minimum today but mostly focus on the colt? )
☆~☆~☆ "That's not what I—" Morgan's frustration spiked and he stopped before he made some childish sound to express it. He took a deep breath a tried a different tact. "Sebastian, can't you tell him to let me stay?" By the gods, that was almost more childish than the noise he almost made.
Sebastian seemed to think so too, if the raised eyebrow was any indication. He had been standing off behind Lawrence, leaning one hip on the table and watching in silence, but now he shook his head. "No, Morgan. I may be the 'leader,'" he used air quotes, "of the Rebels, but this is still Lawrence's camp. His camp, his rules. That's how we operate, what makes us different from Genevieve and the Order. I can technically only overrule him in matters of war, or when a situation involves multiple enemy Dragon Riders — and that last is more because I'm a senior Dragon Rider than a Rebel leader."
Morgan cast a glance between the men, looking for some reason to stay, but he was quickly realizing he was out of options. He looked at Callum and found the other man watching him, expression unreadable. But when he caught Morgan's gaze, he gave a subtle shake of his head. Morgan wasn't sure what it meant. That Callum didn't want him here? That it wasn't worth the fight? It was just one more question in the seemingly endless list he had for the Tall, Dark, and Silent One.
Finally, he sighed and nodded. "Fine. I'll be nearby if you need me. And you," he said to Callum, "better not even think if slinking away after. I have questions for you." Callum arched one brown, not the least bit intimidated, and Morgan had to resist the urge to flip him off as he turned and left the tent.
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Post by Quod Ad Nox Noctis on Apr 4, 2021 17:38:50 GMT -5
( I actually have something to do today (shocker!) so just a quick reply and hopefully Mika's Starter out later tonight! )
( Ooh, such a mature and exacting job! Lol, Irsen's really proud of her because his canon official titles vary, but mainly it just involves protection & fighting haha. Sometimes a Knight champion (for Celia) and sometimes the Commander In Chief. It generally involves paperwork but he circumvents that by doing things himself. Say, one of his soldiers needs a break to visit his family, rather than send a letter Sen shows up himself with gifts for his kids.
In this case however, I was asking about Destiny's job and living place! Just need a bit more information before Mika! )
( The date's after the office visit, so we can skip to them leaving, and I'll put that in my next post! )
( Oh, I don't think there's anything wrong with that! ^^ That means writing them is kind of cathartic, right? You're really making me more curious about Winter haha~ Hm, I never really put parts of myself into characters until maybe recently? But I only have one true comfort character or persona and I put everything on him ^^" bless his heart Part of what makes me really like my own characters is that I take note from existing characters and people. I just alter them to make them my own~ For example, I was really new to warrior cats and rping but I really wanted to join Kugyay and try to keep up. I wasn't sure how to make a true character, so I made my cat's appearance that of my own cat and gave him the personality of one of my best friends. Somehow, he was really popular and my friend is insufferably smug lol It's great to love your characters so much~! )
( Oh, that's cool! Unfortunately my step brother can't claim the same, as he's somewhat estranged from his father, but I know they have a lot of Native American in them- Cherokee, I think- and even his uncle had really long pretty hair! I think he's cut it now, though. That's great! Maybe we can cross-reference sometimes. I feel better learning things straight from the source rather than third party. )
( aw, thanks! I love positivity and I'm always happy to share, I actually try to be more like Irsen! ^^ I use it to off-balance the Pain in all of their stories haha Now that I've worked on him a bit, I'd say that Sabathiel actually loves him to pieces, haha~ X (his nickname) was actually found and pretty much raised by Sab, but he has a better moral compass lol It is! A true classic~ ) ( Maybe so~ Sabathiel could be like "now you have to meet my family" while he accidentally triggers a trap that covers him with glitter. X is laughing in the background, but then he starts choking on glitter himself )
( Just stare into the mirror of Erised~ That's definitely something he'll do. He kind of judges based on what kind of work she's doing on whether to be quiet support or distracting support. When business calls him away he'll leave a bouquet that means something in the language of flowers in her office. )
( I'd say he actually loves her- more than a friend- right now but he doesn't notice yet~ Irsen is a good judge of character and he trusts his instincts when it comes to whether or not he has an affinity for someone. So subconsciously he already decided that he wants to marry her~ )
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"And guilty I may be, but don't give up on me... We will still be thick as thieves."
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Post by *Nightwhisper on Apr 4, 2021 19:10:34 GMT -5
(Haha, take all the time you need!)
(She's certainly made her place in the business. She believes that waiting around for a man who will support her financially is too much of a risk, so she going to support herself. *snaps fingers in Z formation*
(For Destiny, I picture her maybe having a job at a book/movie store. Somewhere like Barns & Nobels or Books-A-Millon, or some other big brand book store, or a library. Nothing too daunting like Sophia's job. She's a quiet girl and I can see her enjoying a slower pace job that doesn't require a lot of stress. Not to say she doesn't like working. She enjoys working, but with her shy nature and her love of books anyway, it's only natural for her to find a job that allows her to work with books in some form.)
(Sounds good to me!)
(Yeah, exactly. Winter might be convinced to make an appearance in Destiny's plot because originally he is best friends with her older brother, Derek. But, it might take a lot of chocolate to bribe him into it. Hey, when in doubt, take inspiration where you can find it. Most of my early girl characters shared some of my own physical appearances, but their personalities were different because I thought my own was boring to use. Dakota and Destiny alike are model in this fashion, with a couple of tweaks to make them different. Somedays they drive me crazy, but I'd be lost without them. ^^ )
(Haha, Cherokee is what I've got too. Maybe a little Creek thrown in as well. Haha, go for it. Like I said, I don't know everything, but I did do some research, collecting things here and there from books and what not as well.)
(The pain means it's working, lol. How he has a better moral compass than Sab when he was raised by him is a miracle. ) (Please!!!! XD)
(Okay, you know what, that'd be perfect, because for a time, and maybe still even now, I have been meaning to look up the language of flowers for writing purposes, and use them in a story. I just never could form a story idea to use that info with. XD )
(Of course he has. Lol. And since he's been around as long as she can remember, Sophia is clearly more comfortable around him than anyone else, which will need her to do things that would otherwise be considered improper where he a different guy.)
(Sure, we can. ^^ )
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Kyra shook his head. "Nah, I doubt I'd be getting much sleep," She replied. Then asked, "You want me to see if I can grab us something to drink?"
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Lawrence sank into his chair, propped his elbows on his desk and placed his fingers as he stared ar Callum. "First you come in here and tell me you have no ties, no loyalty towards us or the camp. Now you're bringing us the info of Order Spies among our ranks," he mused. "Tell me, Mr. Vera, what exactly are you playing at?"
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"And guilty I may be, but don't give up on me... We will still be thick as thieves."
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Post by *Nightwhisper on Apr 4, 2021 20:46:34 GMT -5
(Okay!)
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"What kind do you fell like consuming?" Kyra asked. It was far too early in the morning to have anything alcoholic but after the turn of events, there was nothing to stop them from getting a beer or two.
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"I told you the matter was handled, and for you not to take matters into your own hands," Lawrence reminded him. "For that alone, I should place you under house arrest as well. You might not be one of my men, but that makes you even more of a threat to us here. I can't have you running about doing whatever it is you want just because you have a grudge. Now, while I don't expect you to simply forget and forgive Andy for his treatment to your sister, that does not give you the right to go looking for revenge. I don't tolerate that from my men, and I will not tolerate that from you."
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Post by Quod Ad Nox Noctis on Apr 4, 2021 21:14:56 GMT -5
( oh I love BAM! They removed the one near us and I've never heard of or seen one again. I was worried B&N bought them out or something. Do you have one near you? Aand got it! I just need some background now, small town or city? With a job like that, I'm also guessing that she's renting a space like an apartment? I thought maybe we could also consider if her place allows pets. Like the landlord is confused because sometimes there's a dog and sometimes there's a suspicious man so What Is The Truth? lol )
( I've kind of got Mika's rambling down I just need to piece if all together. )
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"And guilty I may be, but don't give up on me... We will still be thick as thieves."
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Post by *Nightwhisper on Apr 4, 2021 21:28:31 GMT -5
(The BAM nearest me got turned into a 2nd & Charles, which is still a book store, but more like a thrift store for books. I've got a lot of books for $2-$5. Hardcover books too simply because they were used/pre-owned. And they have SO MUCH MANGA!!! XD) (City will be fine, unless you think a large town would suit better. And, yeah, I figured she'd be around 21-23, so she'd be in a cheap apartment. It could be a place that doesn't care if she has pets, but if they ruin the carpet or furniture, then they rent will increase to pay for the damages. I don't know how apartments work. XD)
(Awesome!)
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✧☽ ᴅʀᴇᴀᴍᴇʀ ᴀɴᴅ ᴅᴏᴇʀ ☾✧
"You never have to prove yourself to anyone who doesn't accept you for who you are."
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Post by ✧☽ ᴅʀᴇᴀᴍᴇʀ ᴀɴᴅ ᴅᴏᴇʀ ☾✧ on Apr 4, 2021 21:48:06 GMT -5
The training session went well. Parker was definitely improving, though his bruises seemed to hinder a lot of his movements. Sol never pushed, and he held back a little more than usual. Still, it was a good workout, and with the help of the warm sun, he had worked up enough of a sweat to shed his shirt for the last half of the lesson.
He called it quits after an hour or so. "Come on. Let's go get a drink," he said, already heading for the forest and the little path they'd made yesterday. It wasn't much of a path, but it was better than traipsing through the rest of the undergrowth.
☆~☆~☆ The rest of the hour passed smoothly. Seth taught Aidan the basics of self-defense, which basically equated to Aidan learning half a dozen different ways to break out of the hold of someone much bigger than himself. At the end, Seth even taught him how to make and throw a proper punch.
Anya's lessons were more advanced. Seth started by going back to the basics, so Anya could recondition her mind and body to use her left side more. For defense he made sure she used both sides equally, but when it came to offense he encouraged her to use her left side more.
Both students improved during their lessons, but there was still plenty of room for more.
When Seth finally called a halt, he made them both do ten minutes of cool down stretches. Afterward, they all returned to the barn to let the puppies out for a potty run. But when they got there, they found one of the new owners waiting to take her puppy home.
It was a bittersweet goodbye, especially for Aidan. Seth knew the woman would give the pup a good home and was only a little sad to see the little guy go, but Aidan had a much harder time of it. These were his puppies as much as Star's, and he didn't want to say goodbye.
Once the woman was gone, new puppy in tow, Aidan sat in the grass playing and cuddling with the remaining three puppies. Seth stayed with him, not saying anything and simply offering silent support. He didn't want to rush Aidan, but he was conscious of the time and that Felix was waiting for him. So after ten minutes or so, he gave Aidan a little nudge and told him to put the puppies back in the stall — they had a horse to tame.
That reminder seemed to snap Aidan out of his gloom. He jumped up and quickly started herding the puppies back inside.
While he did that, Seth turned to Anya. "You wanna come too?" he asked. He added teasingly, "Or do you have grown-up stuff to do?"
☆~☆~☆ "Whatever you can get your hands on." Morgan didn't care what time it was. If she brought back alcohol, he would gladly drink it.
☆~☆~☆ Callum crossed his arms. "First, I don't get revenge — I get even. Second, I didn't set out to discover Andy's dark secrets. I stumbled upon them one night when I couldn't sleep. Same with Gordon. And third, you try to put me under house arrest and you and I will have a problem."
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"And guilty I may be, but don't give up on me... We will still be thick as thieves."
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Post by *Nightwhisper on Apr 5, 2021 7:33:52 GMT -5
Parker was doing poorly, even he could tell. His body was just not approving of his physical excursions, and it hindered his movements. Luckily, Sol wasn't pushing him as hard as he normally did. He still got a workout, but not nearly to the level as he had worked up to.
When Sol finally called a quits, Parker took a moment, hands braced on his knees, to recover his breath. At least he had gotten a good view of his partner during his suffering. "Hold on, wait up," Parker called, seeing as Sol was not waiting as he headed towards the forest. He had to jog in order to catch back up to him.
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The training did her a lot of good, both physically and mentally. She was shown just how much she had regressed in her skills, and Anya was a little angry at herself for letting that happen. As if she had been about to waste all the work Alia had put in to get her where she was. That would be remedied. It also distracted her from her thoughts as well as gave her a small boost in her own abilities. She was a Rider. She knew how to defend herself. Had she not been taken by surprise last night, she might have even been able to keep Daniel at a distance. He would finally get the message that he was no longer welcomed. But that was a thought for another time.
Now, they had to deal with the puppies and their rehoming. It was always sad to give away an animal you helped raise, but Anya had learned that it was necessary. She did what she could to help Aidan, but it was just something he would have to come to terms with himself.
At the mention of the horse, Anya shook her head. "No, I think I'll stay here," she told him. "I've put off my chores long enough for today, and someone needs to be here if someone else comes to claim their puppy. "
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"Will do. Don't go anywhere," Krya said, turning and heading in the direction of the mess tent.
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"Then you can get out of my camp," Lawrence said flatly, his tone saying he was not in the mood to be disputed. "I don't know what you think you are, Mr. Vera, but you have no place here if you think I'll let you cause trouble. And you've made quiet a lot of it so far. It's clear you have no intentions of following orders, and I do don't take kindly to your attitude. One of my men or not, any order I give is in the best interest and safety of those who have put their trust in me to give them shelter. You're a threat to that. You'll have two hours to get your things and leave, or a simple house arrest will be the least of your problems. "
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✧☽ ᴅʀᴇᴀᴍᴇʀ ᴀɴᴅ ᴅᴏᴇʀ ☾✧
"You never have to prove yourself to anyone who doesn't accept you for who you are."
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Post by ✧☽ ᴅʀᴇᴀᴍᴇʀ ᴀɴᴅ ᴅᴏᴇʀ ☾✧ on Apr 5, 2021 10:27:46 GMT -5
Sol slowed his stride at Parker's request, but didn't exactly wait. He picked up his pace again when they reached the path, for it was not wide enough for them to walk side by side until they reached the stream. The trip went by quicker than it had yesterday, and before long they had reached the waterfall. Sol moved to one side to let Parker get a drink first.
☆~☆~☆ Seth shot a glance toward the barn. "Right. Maybe you should stall anyone else who comes. I don't think Aidan will take it well if there are three puppies when he leaves and only one or two when he comes back."
☆~☆~☆ "Wasn't planning on it." Morgan said the words mostly to himself, gaze once more on the fading stars.
☆~☆~☆ "Whoa there, Lawrence." Sebastian quickly stepped forward. "No need to lose your temper. Callum is leaving — with me. Last night's events have delayed that departure, but it's still happening, and he'll be coming with. I understand your position, and that the kid's attitude is despicable, but surely —"
"That's because I'm not a kid," Callum cut in coldly. His calm expression had frozen into icy fury as he looked between the men. "Since day one you have been treating me like some mischievous teenager who doesn't know right from wrong. I'm twenty-seven. I know right from wrong." He stepped forward and planted one hand on the table separating him from Lawrence. "So no, I won't just blindly follow orders. My teacher taught me not to because he said it would one day save my life. And you know what? He was right. You say you're not like Genevieve? Well, you're right. At least she is smart enough to cultivate her people's strengths instead of punishing them for it."
Before Lawrence could say anything to that, Sebastian held out a hand in a wordless order to hold his tongue. He wasn't kidding around anymore. His gaze had sharpened as he stared at Callum. "What's that supposed to mean?"
Callum straightened and met Sebastian's gaze. He didn't answer right away. Truthfully, he didn't want to answer at all. Sebastian was smarter than he looked, picking up on the double meaning in Callum's words. Or maybe… he'd simply heard them before, from their original source.
Callum smiled coldly. "I think you know what it means, Ghost Rider."
Sebastian took a step toward him, unconsciously shifting into a fighting stance. "Callum," he said slowly. "Are you a spy for Genevieve?"
"If I were, do you really think I'd be outing her other henchmen?"
Sebastian shrugged one shoulder, feigning casual. "Sure, if it secured you a place in my camp."
Callum snorted. "Yeah, I didn't even want to go to your camp. Still don't. I only agreed to it because my mother asked me to."
"You haven't answered my question, Callum." Sebastian took another step closer. "Are you a spy for Genevieve?"
Callum held his gaze as he answered, "No. I'm not."
"Then how do you know those words?"
"How do you?" Callum shot back.
Sebastion's jaw clenched. "Because that was how Genevieve pulled me and Nick into her plan. She said exactly what you did, that she wanted to 'cultivate the people's strengths instead of punishing them for it.' And when she said it, she made it sound…" Slowly he shook his head, memories threatening to cloud his vision. He shoved them back. "She made it sound like we'd be saving them. She lied. She didn't want to save them, she wanted to control them. So how. Do you know. Those. Words."
Callum rolled his eyes. "How do you think I know them? Genevieve quoted them to me, same as you. Only unlike you, I wasn't stupid enough to fall for them. But you know what else I wasn't stupid enough to do? Tell Genevieve that. So yeah, she thinks I'm her spy, but I'm not. I would never work for that woman. Not after what she did to me."
Sebastian was still watching him closely, but he relaxed his stance slightly. "What did she do to you?"
"That's for me to know and you to leave right alone," Callum said sharply. He took a calming breath and shifted his gaze back to Lawrence. "I am not a child. You may be older, but age does not always equal wisdom. I have done nothing to disturb or threaten the safety of your camp. That was Morgan, so stop lumping us together. I did not set out to be a spy hunter, but I found them anyway. It's up to you what happens to them now — I could not care less. It's also up to you to believe me or not when I tell you that one of those spies has revealed this location to Genevieve, and that me and my family are here. She wants one of us, she doesn't care who, to use as bait for Seth. So she's sending enough Riders here to destroy the place. They'll be here by the new moon."
( Okay, I know I originally said full moon, but I decided a new moon is better for evils attacks on innocent Rebel camps. xD )
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"And guilty I may be, but don't give up on me... We will still be thick as thieves."
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Post by *Nightwhisper on Apr 5, 2021 19:34:22 GMT -5
Parker was thankful for the waterfall and the cool water it offered. Upon reaching it, he did his best to wash off his hands before cupping them and using them to catch the water. He took several mouthfuls before he had quenched the thirst he had acquired. Then moved out of the way so Sol could drink.
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"Don't worry, I won't let them leave without saying goodbye to him first," Anya promised. "Now go on and find Felix so you're not gone longer than you need to be."
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Lawrence was fully prepared to snap back at the younger man when Sebastian stepped in. He was thrilled about it, but he let the Leader handle things for a moment. Callum might have claimed not to be a spy for Genevieve, but right now, his words hardly meant much to him. He wouldn't say that out loud, but so far the stubborn man before them had given him no reason to trust his words.
"Your warning will be taken under serious thought, and actions to ensure the safety of the camp will be thought upon fully," the spymaster said, reining in his tone into something more composed. However, his gaze was still stern. "As for your feelings on how I have treated you, though luck. I treat all newcomers who join my ranks as rebellious teens until they have proven their worth. Normally in a week's time, they have fallen into the pattern of camp life and what is expected of them. No one gets that treatment for long. When their strengths have been assessed and honed, I make sure they get assigned the jobs they are good at. So your little claim is nothing but hot air and a waste of breath on your part. However," he made sure to put plenty of emphasis on the word, "you are not one of my men. You have only expressed displeasure at being here and complaints about me with how I run things, as if you could do any better with the weight of such responsibility. So, no, if you're looking for an apology on my part, you will not be getting one as well. I have no use for men like you among my ranks. Perhaps you can find more of a use for him, Ghost, but I will not have him here. Not until he gets it through his thick skull that I don't give orders for the sake of hearing my own voice. The sooner you leave, the better."
Lawrence stood and the silent dismissal was clear. "I do wish you wouldn't be taking one of my best agents from me, though," he said, addressing Sebastian. "If this threat is the truth, I would like to have Kyra here to help investigate."
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Post by Quod Ad Nox Noctis on Apr 6, 2021 7:35:03 GMT -5
( I'm finally back! Sorry for the wait, but I come bearing a gift! )
( lol I really like that about her! Celia is initially a slacker, and Irsen is bad at managing money so Sophia will have to handle the budget. He, ah, never really needs to buy something when he can just take it. But he buys everything he gives to Sophia! He knows she wouldn't want...second-hand goods. )
( on it! )
( will my abundance of Easter chocolates help? ;3 Also, same here! I thought my personality was boring but I had to learn to strike a balance so that my characters weren't too over the top ^^" I was heavily influenced by anime and you know everything's always exaggerated haha I started roleplaying with cats though, of course, and they were mostly male, naturally~ I can't remember when I started rping with humans but I know my girls were either all the same or comically distinct. I really like Genki Girls! If I have a kemonomimi character the guys are cats and the girls are dogs because they're just so fun and vivacious~! My girls now are mostly more levelheaded, whether they're sarcastic, compassionate, or calculative. It's my fault for always giving them prominent positions, though ^^" Celia, for example, was the Chosen One meant to destroy the Sins but Irsen was like "if you fight me you'll have to marry me"
What I mean to say here is- who are your first characters and what were they like? ^^ if you don't mind my asking! I just think it's fun to talk even outside of rping? As I said, mine was Splashpaw, who was eternally an apprentice because he got kicked out lol )
( it's the opposite for me! I drive them crazy lol )
( I'll keep that in mind! ^^ )
( It really is! And Sab is at a loss because he's like "I didn't raise you this way! Kids are so ungrateful these days..." ) ( I'll see what I can do! That'd actually be a good way for for her to learn more about him....I'm thinking that X may also partly be Sab's reason for elbowing himself onto earth. And Cara may be able to see that he isn't just here to Commit Shenanigans. )
( Me too! I finally got around to learning some because the Sin of Lust is the type to arrange bouquets for communication & such- and that's why Irsen likes flowers too! He's so accustomed to destroying that he needed to be taught about the importance and beauty of natural life )
( That will be Sen's downfall! Like if she casually leans on him his brain will briefly short-circuit. He doesn't really care about impropriety, but the fact that he's treated differently is both a blessing and a curse. Pros, handholding! Cons, it's friendly handholding. I bet even if he kisses her hand she'd just be like "okay?" and Sen is quietly muttering "let me love you woman!" )
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The moonlight suits him well. Far beyond the meaning of his name and the patterns that mark his once-snowy fur. Far beyond its strengthening qualities that enable him to remain standing, even. Mikazuki is the reflection of a reflection.; the third moon for a third of the night. He must remind himself of this constantly. It hadn't been so difficult, before. But now he suspects that he's gotten too comfortable. Alton represents a true taste of freedom, the nature of which he is unfamiliar. He has been based outside of his home country for long enough to know this one is very different, but the contrast is stark when he's on his own without any nagging duties beyond staying alive.
And yet...he's tired. More tired than he should rightly be. There is no real need to take such a circuitous path when returning to the park that he's made his temporary home. Even with this thought in mind, Mikazuki veered away from an alley that he'd previously been prowling to weave through the streets as unobtrusively as possible. He ensures that he is only active at night. Less witnesses, more likely to be blended into the appearance of another stray. He still hasn't quite recovered his ability to move between moon beams, but he can manage a flicker that would have him dismissed as a peripheral specter. In this fashion, he roams the area surrounding 'his' park. Mikazuki labels this- when he cares to acknowledge the irrational behavior- as habitual patrolling. Whether ordered or suggested, it has been something ingrained into him since conception. He has no true claim to this place or these people, however.
Truthfully, he may feel anticipatory guilt over the harm he may be inviting on them merely by being in their vicinity. He shouldn't tarry, he only needs to recover some strength and find his weapon. Then, he'll move on. Somewhere more remote. Right now he can only rely on the concentration of humans to mask his scent and presence. He'd be more vulnerable in the open, but it won't matter once he finally finds his sword and strength. For now, all he can do is protect these people in obscure ways. One irritating woman in particular. He tries not to judge people but she smells like a good person without the good sense not to walk alone at night.
Another moonlit 'stroll' so to speak, following at a distance and participating in innocent dog behavior such as sniffing around a random object or pausing to listen to some distant distraction. These actions likely aren't necessary, as the human surely knows that he's following her, just as she knows that their brief journey has become part of his nightly routine. Once he's seen her safely enter her apartment, he's free to check on other areas of the neighborhood. So far, there has only been one instance of his acting upon a possible threat. Within the first nights of tailing her, a man had detached from the shadows shortly after she'd left the parking lot. Mikazuki had done the same, nearly causing the man to stumble over him. His startled yelp alerted the woman- he doesn't know her name nor does he wish to- to his presence. When she glanced behind her, the man attempted to right himself and hurry away. Mikazuki quietly seized the back of his jacket and yanked him from view. It would have been difficult to keep him from screaming, so the inugami simply dug a paw into his windpipe for a few heartbeats before allowing him to scramble away. Briefly, their eyes met; both know that he has caught his scent. Just in case, Mikazuki 'visited' him enough times to make him paranoid and can now walk his human home in relative peace.
This night should be like any other. He's tired enough as it is. It had better be. The universe- perhaps Takemikazuchi-no-Kami himself- laughed at this wishful thinking, especially by one who stole his name. Mikazuki tries to send out 'Do Not Try Me' vibes but he is a curse, so of course this is of no use. His human has paused to allow a car to pass and Mikazuki catches something ominous in the tinted windows. They're dark, but there's a mass before them that is darker. Her hair stirs without a breeze to be felt. Mikazuki's ears swivel even as all his attention is devoted to that one spot; he smells death and ill-intent. His paws barely touch the ground as he flashes forward through a puddle of moonlight, leaping for jaws to snap shut over a mass that is tangible only to him. Its strength is surprising as it uses his own forward momentum to spin and throw him into a brick wall. He rolls to his paws and aims low now, but it moves at the last second and he ends up skidding into the woman's legs. Again, Mikazuki is forced to react quickly and moves behind her to cushion the fall with his own body. He curls around her to bare his teeth in silent warning and the mass just...shoots up into the air and disappears. He's somewhat stuck, but he strains his senses and sticks his nose in the air, searching for any traces beyond the acrid taste on his tongue. Nothing. Nothing?
Tch. Western yokai. They don't keep to the reasoning and rules that have been well-established in his previous life. Rules that are very clear and simple to follow! What is this?! Wait, take a breath. He's learned enough to know that this one may be a curse of some kind...but why? And from whom? He tilts his head to eye his human warily. All she does is read and look anxious. Who could want to harm her so severely? Ah, should he act more doggish? To avoid looking stranger than he is- he prances on his paws a bit and wags his tail tentatively. It's so ridiculously fluffy that it may serve as a suitable distraction. It's also a source of much grief...he tends to end up mauled by children who catch him in the park. This may be a situation in which he can use it proactively, however. 'See? Look at my tail not...ah. My paws are bleeding. But my tail is what's important!'
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