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Post by mintedstar/fur on Dec 19, 2018 21:31:54 GMT -5
(It's time I used this woman. She keeps getting one off blinks. She better not be the new No-ah.)
Vanessa appeared in the living room, dressed in a set of pajamas. Since this had been much the state she'd been in her last blink - which had just been a room which put her into such clothing - it was marginally odd. Clearly, time must have passed? Vanessa looked around, eyebrows rising. "How odd," she said. There was a wolf who was more rust and bolts than animal and a lazy man with hair which looked like it had been styled while sticking his head into a garbage disposal. To wit ... she wasn't that impressed. "And who are all of you?" she inquired, hands carefully crossed in front of her chest.
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Pansexual
Cloverleaf
For certain as our banner flies, we are not alone. The people too must rise.
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Post by Cloverleaf on Dec 20, 2018 0:21:03 GMT -5
"Oh, yeah, sorry about your shirt!" She apologized briefly in a cheerful voice before jumping up onto the couch and flopping onto the old cushions with an oof! She settled in, shuffling her paws around. A gear creaked as it adjusted to the warmer air of the House. "Mmmhmm, yeah, I was down some of the back streets trying to get to a billboard next to the bus stop, 'cause I wanted to sit up there and watch all the buses go by and stuff. But it's weirldly warm right now and so now there's slush and everything." The wolf paused in her explanation as she saw the sharp appearance of the other blinker. Compared to the rusty wolf and the exhausted reporter, she was much fancier. "Oh, hi! I'm Victoria! Who're you?"
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Post by --cato phoenix on Dec 20, 2018 0:50:36 GMT -5
Back, sorry for poof! I'll blink someone in as soon as I figure out who to use.)
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Post by --cato phoenix on Dec 20, 2018 1:14:51 GMT -5
Think I'll try Eliyen for now since she'll remember Victoria from the Halloween thing)
[[ Living Room || Eliyen ]]
Eliyen appeared, daggers drawn as she charged across the living room, skidding to a halt just in time to avoid crashing into the table. She looked down at it, both surprised and confused. Last time she'd blinked in it had been on fire but now it appeared exactly as it had before, and as the elf turned to look at the rest of the room, she realized that nothing was damaged. "Huh, that's convenient, you can blow things to pieces and the mess cleans up by itself," she commented. Her gaze drifted to the other blinkers. Two people she didn't recognize and a wolf that appeared to be half mechanical. "Hey-" she started, then stopped again. A mechanical wolf? The mechanical wolf. Eliyen couldn't help but stare at the odd wolf. She opened her mouth, but closed it again, unsure of what to say. She had seen that wolf before- about ten years ago, through a magic door that had appeared on the side of a mountain.
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Post by --cato phoenix on Dec 20, 2018 2:16:42 GMT -5
Eliyen took a step toward the wolf, her gaze traveling over her. She was exactly as she remembered. The taking wolf that Vyra had gone on about for what had felt like forever- so long that she'd actually started to think it was annoying... now she would give anything to see her signing about that wolf again. Finally she snapped out of her trance-like state. It took a moment for her to piece together what she had said. So didn't seem to have recognized her- not yet at least. "Yeah, I'm okay, just a little surprised to see a talking wolf," she replied with a laugh. It was at least partially true. "I've been here a few times- seen a couple rooms. You?"
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Post by Sησω on Dec 20, 2018 9:16:54 GMT -5
Living Room // Vanta Vanta blinked into the living room. It almost caught him off guard, as no more than a few seconds had passed between this blink and his last. Pretty much all of his blinks had occurred in the past day, but none were as close together as these past two. In part, he was kind of glad - the House basically provided his only opportunity at socialization. However, the quick changes of smell and sound definitely put him on edge. After a moment, his fur smoothed out and he managed to regain focus. So he was in the living room. Some other blinkers were nearby, as he could detect a few heartbeats. "Hello," he stated. The foxcat actually didn't know who he was talking to. Possibly the statement was meant for everyone in the room.
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Post by HᥲꙆƒꙆɩɠᖾt on Dec 20, 2018 18:08:03 GMT -5
('crawls in on the ceiling'
Heyo! I heard something about a winter lodge. :3
Also, whoops I accidentally poofed last time I posted. Something came up and I'm still trying to fix my sleep schedule from it meh.)
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Asexual
Lark
Hello, its just, me, and 1567396558397583479 larks
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Post by Lark on Dec 20, 2018 18:50:12 GMT -5
All the little quirks didn't bother him that much nor his now mud spattered black shirt. "The shirt's been through a few rough patches anyways." Eddie shrugged off Victoria's apology, his attention moving back towards the geared wolf intently looking at the sticky loam. Summer had ended recently and the colder weather had come in at full force, winter was months away still, another reminder that everyone was moving at different times than he was. "Sightseeing sounds fun and all but somebody could find you if you're not careful, but seeing how you managed to past the censors this long you're a pro at blending in." He concluded with a shaky nod taking in the tale of adventures up in high places - he preferably kept himself to the ground where he belonged. While musing he looked up to see another blinker after another start blinking into the living room apart of him fought back to do a double take. "Hey, everyone, you can just call me Eddie." He could recognize the foxy antler thing from awhile ago but the other two he couldn't put a name to their faces.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Dec 20, 2018 20:02:38 GMT -5
Maladict blinked in, his arm out as if he'd been holding something - or someone. "Now, it's like this," was Maladict's calm voice. "We're soldiers of the Duchess, agreed? Just say 'aargh.'" He breathed out, however, when he appeared in the House. With a slightly disgusted look, he whipped his hand on his black clothing. "Lovely," he said with some sincerity in his voice. He looked around, perhaps to try and figure out was going on. "Were we going to go in a room again? It was rather fun the last time. Good coffee."
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Dec 20, 2018 20:41:02 GMT -5
Salsa blinked into the living room arms full of hunting supplies now blinked back into her own world leaving her empty handed. She gave an irritated huff as she blinked her white eyes at the sight of the newer blinkers around her. Curiosity peaked, she looked down below her finding the shape of the narcoblix whom she had yet to speak to. "Why hello there! Don't believe we've met before? Name's Salsa." Vanessa looked up, crossing her arms. Her eyes widened a fraction and she looked surprised. It might have been a dragon, but it was hard to tell. Clearly, they probably had no human form, since she seemed pretty big. "Hello?" she tried. Her mind spun a bit, but she looked pleasant enough. She turned around completely face the large dragon, pushing some of her hair behind her ear. She was still only dressed in her pajamas and looked a bit tired. She stepped forward, her hand reaching out in a gesture to shake hands. She misjudged her step, however, and her knee banged into the coffee table. "Ouch," she hissed, hand moving to stop her fall, but it slipped off the table. Have you ever fallen - while talking? Sometimes it's okay. Other times, you end up biting the floor and maybe knocking out a tooth. It was a bit worse like this, because Salsa was in the way. Pain bloomed in Vanessa's mouth and she winced, tasting blood, which could have been hers or the dragons. "Ow, ow, ow," she said, rolling over now she was on the ground, pressing her hand to her mouth. She hoped she hadn't knocked out any teeth. She ran a tongue around her mouth and was relieved to find them all there. Everything was sore, however. "Sorry," she hissed, still sounding hurt. "I haven't been asleep in a while." Which was very true. When was the last time?
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Post by <Raintalon> on Dec 20, 2018 20:46:42 GMT -5
Matt blinked into the House, wearing a sparkling, jingling pair of reindeer antlers made mainly out of pipe cleaners, felt, and tiny bells. “Ok, Jeb, that’s looking aaaa-mazing, bud, but maybe lighten up on the glue a little? That’s - “ He paused, realizing that he was now in the House, and therefore temporarily not responsible for a stampeding horde of fifth graders. “Oof...” he said, collapsing heavily into the nearest armchair and stretching his arms behind him with a yawn. “Hoo boy...kids are so much more work than I thought...” He straightened up a little, bleary eyes landing on Maladict for the first time. “Oh, sorry - didn’t see ya there,” he said, offering a friendly wave. “You new here? Doesn’t look like it’s your first blink, but I don’t think I’ve seen you around.”
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Dec 20, 2018 20:48:06 GMT -5
('crawls in on the ceiling' Heyo! I heard something about a winter lodge. :3 Also, whoops I accidentally poofed last time I posted. Something came up and I'm still trying to fix my sleep schedule from it meh.) (Yep! Want to join us?)
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Dec 20, 2018 20:55:55 GMT -5
Maladict was still smoothing out his uniform but looked up at Matt after a second. He smiled, dipping his head, "Yes. I'm new, or so I've been told. I haven't been here that often." He studied Matt, like he was some alien. And maybe he was to the vampire. After a very long moment, you could possibly understand he was watching the jingling pair of reindeer antlers. Maybe if his holiday season had been closer to Matt's he wouldn't have been thinking 'should I ask why his horns have bells on them? are they part of him? it's probably rude to ask. I'm staring aren't I?' And his gaze jerked away. "I was just commenting," he said to Matt. "That I was in a room a second ago. It was fun. So I was wondering if another one would be in order. I was just at a bar and they doubtfully had any coffee." He licked his lips hesitantly and then looked off in the direction of the hallway.
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Post by HᥲꙆƒꙆɩɠᖾt on Dec 20, 2018 20:59:41 GMT -5
(Sure! I might hop in once they get to the lodge.)
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Post by <Raintalon> on Dec 20, 2018 21:07:24 GMT -5
“Well, in that case, welcome to the Paradox House,” said Matt with a grin, kicking his feet up on the nearby footstool. As Maladict explained what he’d been talking about, he frowned, reaching up to fidget with the bells on his antlers as he considered his request. “Huh...well, you should probably know that they won’t all be fun,” he said slowly, wondering how to break the news to the poor naive blinker. He wasn’t sure where the coffee comment had come from, so he elected to ignore it for now. “Some of them are like, super dangerous, so you don’t wanna go barging in unprepared or anything.” He sat up quickly. “Thaaaaat being said, I’m happy to do one, if you wanna.” Hey, he hadn’t died yet, had he? Plus, it would be boring, just sitting around in the living room all day.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Dec 20, 2018 21:32:26 GMT -5
Like a small magnet, Maladict's eyes were drawn to the antlers on Matt's head. Then with a force of will, he dragged his attention back again. "Dangerous," he considered. He'd heard that before and slowly nodded. "But still." Coffee. It was good here. A lot better than it was back in his world, that was for sure. He wondered if there were any other tastes. His eyes glazed over for a second. Then they focused again and he pressed both of his hands together. "But thank you. I would quite like to try one, yes." Maybe traveling with this antler-crested (though they looked like odd antlers) man. He waved one of his hands in the direction of the hallway. "After you?"
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Asexual
Lark
Hello, its just, me, and 1567396558397583479 larks
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Post by Lark on Dec 20, 2018 21:46:51 GMT -5
Dragon, yes, but the typical "I hoard the treasure and steal your first born child"? Far from it. The wildclaw proudly showed off her brilliant blue plumage that covered her head to toe lowering herself to the ground to meet Vanessa's astonished gaze. "Ah, a pleasure to make your acquaintance!" Salsa enthusiastically exclaimed tilting her head as the accidental fumble occured. Accidents happened most if not all the time inside the house, some blinkers were more prone to messing up than others. It wasn't long for the bounty hunter to take in what had happened right in front of her offering the other blinker her a scarred hand. "No, no, you have nothing to apologize at all. You took quite a nasty fall right about now, might want to take a seat before you knock yourself out." She advised gently, her motherly worry fronting once again.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Dec 20, 2018 22:07:39 GMT -5
Dragon, yes, but the typical "I hoard the treasure and steal your first born child"? Far from it. The wildclaw proudly showed off her brilliant blue plumage that covered her head to toe lowering herself to the ground to meet Vanessa's astonished gaze. "Ah, a pleasure to make your acquaintance!" Salsa enthusiastically exclaimed tilting her head as the accidental fumble occured. Accidents happened most if not all the time inside the house, some blinkers were more prone to messing up than others. It wasn't long for the bounty hunter to take in what had happened right in front of her offering the other blinker her a scarred hand. "No, no, you have nothing to apologize at all. You took quite a nasty fall right about now, might want to take a seat before you knock yourself out." She advised gently, her motherly worry fronting once again. Vanessa was not feeling particularly well after her tumble. She adjusted her jaw a couple of times. It was sore too, but she took the offered help. "Thanks," she muttered, though talking just agitated her mouth. She had to be more careful of the furniture. "Sorry," she said again. "Backing up ..." she sat down on the couch, bracing her head up with her hand. "My name is Vanessa. It is nice to meet you. You are a dragon, correct?" At least the throbbing in her jaw had faded a little. "I have not met my dragons. None of which had your plumage. It is very vibrant."
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Asexual
Lark
Hello, its just, me, and 1567396558397583479 larks
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Post by Lark on Dec 20, 2018 22:20:39 GMT -5
Salsa's hand didn't quiver away from the touch, her steady hand becoming a crutch for the now sore inflicted newbie. "I take it your in need of a fix? I may have something that can keep you on your feet for a bit, that's only if you want something, of course." She prodded Vanessa with concern, dipping her head down as she was thanked for her brief assistance. They were all in this together and there was no point in letting a misplaced step ruin to ruin what could be a perfectly good blink. Her hand was then taken with the sharp black talons with a traditional shake. "Yes, I am a dragon. A wildclaw more specifically but that's for another day - let me guess, your not from Sornieth then? Its common for other breeds to have feathers too, and very bright patterns, it works out differently for other worlds. Are you from Earth by any chance?" The wildclaw practically beamed as her bright appearance was noticed. What had to happen to introduce her new coat was a bit morbid but otherwise it was a painless change, unlike the stories and times where those who had undergone changes had a much more difficult shift.
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Post by <Raintalon> on Dec 20, 2018 22:41:00 GMT -5
The poor guy seemed kind of out of it, observed Matt, as Maladict’s eyes were first drawn to his antlers again, then momentarily seemed to lose contact with reality. Maybe he was new enough to still be in shock? Or, well, maybe he was just kind of weird. This was the House, after all. “Okay then!” he said cheerfully, pulling his legs off the footrest so he could properly get to his feet. He crossed the room in a few strides, feeling a bit more energetic now that he’d had a chance to sit down for a few minutes, and stepped into the hall, making a broad, sweeping gesture with his arm to indicate its many doors. “Here we go. Pick a card, any card.”
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Post by »ƑαƖcση on Dec 21, 2018 0:03:54 GMT -5
(Hello all I am here to rp! Could I possibly get a sparknotes version of who all is where and why? Thxuuu)
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Post by HᥲꙆƒꙆɩɠᖾt on Dec 21, 2018 0:15:53 GMT -5
(Hello all I am here to rp! Could I possibly get a sparknotes version of who all is where and why? Thxuuu) (Hey falcon! I think everyone, or mostly everyone, is in the living room talking, but a few of them are about to enter the lodge through the hall?)
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Post by »ƑαƖcση on Dec 21, 2018 1:20:34 GMT -5
(Oh sweet! I was wondering if the rooms were finished yet, that’s awesome. Aaaaah so excited for lodge )
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Dec 21, 2018 15:29:04 GMT -5
Weeping on the lives that were momentarily lost didn't translate to the vampire yet it pained the wildclaw like a freshly opened wound, constantly getting picked at and healing in an slow cycle. A chance to mourn the fallen was a charity on the house's part even if there more tragedies awaiting for all of them. A nervous sigh, a tense exhale, she still held onto the low hope that her friends were somewhere far better than they were now, the doubt she held against Myrnin's theory clung to her heart, her mind biting back at the thought. Why hold onto false hopes when reality would await you at every turn? It had been that way for every loss she had suffered and for every hope snuffed out save for one. But she wasn't Myrnin and Myrnin wasn't her; understanding each other seemed hopeless enough. "You're sensible enough - I may not have a silver tongue but surely there had been a chance I could have swayed you! Or maybe, maybe, 7S or Rex could have talked you of doing these acts. It is my duty to take the lives of others onto my shoulders and if I can't than surely I have become dull in every aspect, to not use my abilities to help others make me useless! And because of that others will suffer for my failures!" Chamomile argued back in sulking tone clasping both her callused hands together. To admit she couldn't do everything to help the other blinkers was a horrid thought - no matter what she did everyone would still fall while she stood alone. It was the last thing everyone wanted to happen. "This is no mere grudge nor any instance for me to apologize to myself its just how it should be its just how my life is, if I can't do what I'm meant to do it could be my own demise...though why do you thank me? What did I do to deserve it?" "You deserve it because you tried. You're still trying. But you can't fix what happened. You can't keep saying 'I should have done better'. It doesn't change anything. It just makes you sad and it changes nothing at all. If someone put the wait of the world on your shoulders than the best person would struggle with its weight." He rubbed at his face, breathing out. There was nothing he could say to the dragon to have her believe that nothing anyone would have said would have changed his mind. He just wished the wildclaw wouldn't taking responsibility for someone else's problems. "It was the House and if anything or anyone should be blamed, it is it. Or fate or luck or life. We can't always control the situation." It was here, however, that he blinked out.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Dec 21, 2018 16:19:51 GMT -5
Salsa's hand didn't quiver away from the touch, her steady hand becoming a crutch for the now sore inflicted newbie. "I take it your in need of a fix? I may have something that can keep you on your feet for a bit, that's only if you want something, of course." She prodded Vanessa with concern, dipping her head down as she was thanked for her brief assistance. They were all in this together and there was no point in letting a misplaced step ruin to ruin what could be a perfectly good blink. Her hand was then taken with the sharp black talons with a traditional shake. "Yes, I am a dragon. A wildclaw more specifically but that's for another day - let me guess, your not from Sornieth then? Its common for other breeds to have feathers too, and very bright patterns, it works out differently for other worlds. Are you from Earth by any chance?" The wildclaw practically beamed as her bright appearance was noticed. What had to happen to introduce her new coat was a bit morbid but otherwise it was a painless change, unlike the stories and times where those who had undergone changes had a much more difficult shift. "Thank you," said Vanessa. "That is very kind." She dipped her head downward. "But as you can see, I was about to head for bed back in my own world. I fear any assistance you gave would prevent me from doing so when I blink out. But thank you for the offer, my mouth is almost better now." She was paying attention to the suggestions over going into a room and she waved toward the other. "Should we join them?" But she did answer the Wildclaw's question first. "Yes, I am from Earth. Sornieth is your world or your country?"
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Dec 21, 2018 16:23:09 GMT -5
</div>The vampire followed after the strange jingle bell antlered man. This was the House and the House seemed to have a very odd assortment of blinkers. Entering the hallway, he looked around at all the doors. Once again, he marveled over how large everything was. This was certainly not the Discworld, though he wasn't sure where it was. He didn't really get Matt saying 'pick a card', but he said, "That door?" and pointed to the second one on the left. He stepped forward, hand reaching out, and pulled the door open. Then he stepped through. (Lodge! Lodge! Lodge!)
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Post by »ƑαƖcση on Dec 21, 2018 20:05:07 GMT -5
(I just love how Rain's name breaks everything xD) Smokescreen slid into the hallway, bunching up the carpet as he came to a stop. Tension released, he exhaled and planted his hands on the floor to steady himself before he got to his feet and looked around. In the hall nearby were a couple of humans, or at least people who looked human. Knowing how the house worked, none of them probably were. "Hi there." mintedstar/fur mind if I hop into your group?)
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Post by HᥲꙆƒꙆɩɠᖾt on Dec 21, 2018 21:21:49 GMT -5
(Hoy! Probably going to be another late night for me tonight, so I figured I'd try and rp a bit pfft.)
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