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Post by Misty on Sept 6, 2016 14:19:06 GMT -5
(Nope. I think it's fine ^^)
After finishing speaking with Elizabeth, Lucas turned to leave her office. He opened the door, not expecting to see someone standing beside it because there hadn't been anyone there when he had first entered the office. As he closed the door behind him, he remained in the doorway and took a good look at Selena. He hadn't seen her around before, but that didn't surprise him. There were too many people there for him to get to know every one of them, not that he wanted to. He had always been fairly independent, so being caught in the middle of whatever was going on was new to him.
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Post by featherleg on Sept 6, 2016 14:33:04 GMT -5
(Alright cool! If you ever have a thought about something for her to have just let me know.)
Selena blinked a few times towards him, her arms crossed over her chest. "You're Lucas I assume?" Her tone seemed rather blunt and straight forward, but there was no hint of anger or hostility, more so a tone that beckoned answers which was very similar to that of Elizabeth's in a way. The stoic gaze she had was something that didn't seem common around the Wolves Pool though. Most of the people that worked and lived here seemed rather friendly and opening towards others, but not this one.
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Post by Misty on Sept 6, 2016 15:01:50 GMT -5
(Alright! I might not have anything because I swear I'm not very creative with things)
"You would be right in your assumption," he answered, somewhat unnerved by her tone. He wasn't used to being spoken to with a tone like that, though he had probably used one similar to hers many times before. "...And you would be?" He asked, expecting her to have introduced herself after asking who he was. Lucas took a position that mirrored hers with his arms crossing his chest, waiting for her response.
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Post by featherleg on Sept 6, 2016 15:10:47 GMT -5
"Selena Val. I'm one of the head assistants to Ms.Volkov, which I have been for some time. Hence why I know of your presence." Her gaze glossed over him for just a few seconds before returning to his eyes, a few of the glyphs and markings adorning her wrists rising with a faint spectrum of colors and lights before returning to a dull, tan brown. "Your core is filled with uncontrolled flame, and your hands-" Her gaze drops again, "-are burnt with the result. Do you find it strange you've only found this power now?"
(Just a little notice, I'll be on in about an hour or so but I have class soon so apologizes if my next response takes awhile.)
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Post by Misty on Sept 6, 2016 15:55:15 GMT -5
(That's fine ^^ I pretty much have class from now until nine, so this might be my last response for a while.)
Lucas nodded as Selena gave him her name, not finding it necessary to say 'Nice to meet you' or anything like that. As she mentioned his power, his first instinct was to hide his hands from her view. "Do I find it strange?" He repeated, having to ask himself the question in order to answer it. "I guess I don't," he admitted. "I never wanted to get involved in anything related to magic because I wanted to be independent."
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Post by featherleg on Sept 6, 2016 18:09:46 GMT -5
One her brows arced while the other furrowed, and what seemed to be a glint of curiosity shine in her eyes. "You want to avoid magic, and yet your very essence, at least your current one, is fueled off of it. That's a rather....odd situation to be in." Her eyes closed as her guided demeanor seemed to drop slightly. "I can understand your dilemma. I too was put though a circumstance much like yours. To accept the truth or attempt to bury it all together." Her eyes opened once more, the light one having a slight golden gleam before disappearing. "I hope you find your answer soon. Maybe it will help with whatever buisness you have with Ms. Volkov."
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Post by Misty on Sept 6, 2016 20:21:15 GMT -5
Lucas nodded slowly as she described his situation. "Yeah, I guess it is," he said with a shrug. He had never really thought about how strange his circumstances were, mostly because he wasn't into self-reflection. "I'm not quite sure I'm trying to do either of those," he said. Burying it seemed like too harsh a phrase. Maybe being unaware was a better fit. At this point, he wasn't sure what answers he wasn't looking for, so he was operating under the assumption that it was best to figure out as much as he could about himself. But he didn't think that either of the options Selena presented were what he was doing with his life.
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Post by featherleg on Sept 6, 2016 22:00:59 GMT -5
"I don't think that's an option." She said suddenly, whatever emotion that was held on her face washing back over to the gilded, stoic one she had before. "Not for people like us. We are not human, we don't have the liberty of mortal freedom any longer. At some point, you have to make a decision. We all do." Her voice seemed harsh with her last sentence before she walked down the hallway, disappearing from sight.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Sept 7, 2016 14:43:49 GMT -5
(Don't worry, it's no shorter then mine.) Tom looked up from his scrubbing and saw the approaching Lily. Whipping his wet hands on the extra towel hanging from his belt he set down the wet towel. He didn't know this girl, so she probably wasn't a vampire, but she could possibly be a VDA agent. "Hello?" he asked hesitantly. "May I help you?" His hands still dripped water and he was sopping wet, but at least most of the cars were clean. Maybe she was here to buy one. (This was my last post for our RP Rosestar. Would you like me to bring up your last post? )
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Aegis☆.
Ravenclaw // Aries // Lawful Neutral // Narnian // Willow-The Mediator // INFP // Phlegmatic
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Post by Aegis☆. on Sept 8, 2016 15:24:02 GMT -5
Aegis☆. "I've herd the word tossed around in the upper grades yes. Not so much in the lower grades." Rowlin blinked, recalling. "I just mean, don't throat word so lightly. Evangeline and I are just going to hang out. It's just a meet and greet because of today's sudden abrupt stop." He emphasized. He didn't want to admit it was a date, he didn't want to think much of it either. His face lit up at the thought, he hardly went out on dates. Had he did it was usually a case nothing more nothing less. He had been keeping himself occupied doing everything that was possible, because it brought excitement in his life. Know all of a sudden he was speechless, shy, looking his cool, and worst of all being made fun of by a coworker. Scratch that last part, he was always an easy target to pick on. Even back home. But he didn't mind, it wasnt meant to harm, rather then take a good laugh. So he hardly objected to being made fun off. Granted should something get out of hand he would let them know. either that or he used Halloween as a way to get back at everyone. "Anywyas-you hungry? I dragged you out of the office, so I should at least get you something , right?" He smiled cheerfully. His eyes skimmed the phone once more. His fingers slid across the screen. fantastic, I'll pick you up 20 minutes before noon. That way we make it to the cafe right on time for tea time-After he sent it he put the phone away, but he couldn't help but imagine at how dorky that may have sounded. Auransky"Tea sounds nice." Yan smiled. "Or actually if you're going to get me food, I know a store near here that have imported Pocky from Japan. One of my friends told me about it, but I've never gotten the chance to properly go there, perhaps that'd be more appropriate?" She always loved it when someone else offers to buy her food of any kind. Even though she's not much of an eater, she does enjoy tea and little snacks, but she usually doesn't go for bigger things like burgers or sandwiches. It was way too early for dinner anyways. The reason she brought up Pocky was also because of that. She liked to keep a stash of snacks in the office, so next time she games or anything, she could just take them out and pop them in her mouth in between matches and such. Pocky was the most convenient too, not to mention. Every once in a while she also goes for chips, though the flavour dust tend to get in the way, so... Rowlin said he loved Japan too, so perhaps he was a lover of Pocky sticks as well?
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Post by Auransky on Sept 8, 2016 15:59:04 GMT -5
Aegis☆.((Tea was meant as a text message. Just pointing it out-))Rowlin blinked now at her response, Did she glance over my phone? He gazed away "Food yes of course." He added now, "But yea whatever you are in the definate mood for." He graciously encouraged. "Pocky-" He paused now thinking about it. "THat sounds pretty tempting." He now admitted as he thought about it more then once. He placed a hand in his pocket just out of casual habit. "Pocky.Pocky Pocky.." He smiled refreshingly, "Sure, let's go-Lead the way!" He waved his free hand in a jokingly gesture.
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Aegis☆.
Ravenclaw // Aries // Lawful Neutral // Narnian // Willow-The Mediator // INFP // Phlegmatic
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Post by Aegis☆. on Sept 8, 2016 16:45:11 GMT -5
Auransky((yeah I know XD I just brought up tea because tea~ and also to make Rowlin paranoid ;3 )) Rowlin's enthusiastic attitude certainly made Yan feel more tempted. And while before she may have thought Pocky was optional, now she must have it. "Sure, let me just... Remind myself where it was." She reached into her inner coat pocket for her phone. If she recalled correctly, the subject came up when talking to an old friend some time ago. So it should probably... Be in the text app? Nope. With one round over looking over the texts, she deduced it would probably be in the chat app instead. Please let it be right around the corner. Yan silently prayed as she opened the conversation she had had a while ago, searching for the address. Once the address popped up, she copied it and inserted it into google maps. Within a few short seconds the location showed up... Anddd... "It's right around the corner." Thank goodness. I didn't want to walk that far.
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Post by featherleg on Sept 8, 2016 17:20:34 GMT -5
Pulling up to the Observatory, Naomi parked her car a few blocks down and made her way towards the coffee shop while trying her best to stayed covered in the ongoing storm. It didn't rain that often in Embra, but when it did it usually lasted for at least a week or two.
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Post by Misty on Sept 8, 2016 17:34:21 GMT -5
(Well, that conversation didn't last long.)
Lucas didn't say anything as Selena walked away. Instead of protesting, he thought about what she had said. He pushed a hand through his hair and let out a sigh to himself. If he had to make a decision (about what - he wasn't too sure), then which one was he going to make? He let out another sign - this one was more frustrated - and he began walking down the hallway in the same direction she had.
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Post by featherleg on Sept 8, 2016 17:43:31 GMT -5
(She's a very blunt person, or at least I want her to be to match Lucas's stubbornness and attitude towards life.)
Selena was still in the hall she had disappeared into, but her attention was caught on a small workbench that had a few tools and blueprints laying on it. The workbench itself seemed rather expensive as well as the tools on it. There were a few items hanging from the ceiling and wall around it, and a small but comfortable looking chair was pulled next to the workbench. The hall itself opened up to the main research and development area, overlooking it from the second story with a half wall of open railing being the line between the two. For the most part, this appeared to be her work area, overseeing everything else in an almost perfect manner.
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Post by Misty on Sept 8, 2016 18:27:31 GMT -5
(I'm not complaining; I just wasn't expecting it. I like that her stubbornness matches his.)
As soon as Lucas went down the hallway, he realized he had never been down it before. Despite this, he continued walking down it, and he only stopped once he saw the workbench and the railing at the end of the hall. He got the feeling that he probably wasn't supposed to be where he was, but he didn't turn around. Instead, he just stood there.
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Post by featherleg on Sept 8, 2016 19:15:14 GMT -5
(Good to hear ^^ at least I'm starting her character off right.)
Her eyes glazed over a blueprint of some sort of boot; the design seemed to have some sort of mechanism based in the sole and heel of the foot that appeared to run up into a few wires that led into another component. She whispered a few words to herself as she wrote a few notes down before realizing Lucas was still with her. There was a long moment of pause before she spoke. "This-" she gestured towards her workbench,"-is my current decision, my choice."
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Post by Misty on Sept 8, 2016 21:51:38 GMT -5
(I don't think you could go wrong with your characters.)
Lucas nodded once as he took a few steps forward to get a better look at what Selena was working on. "I can see that," he finally said, not quite understanding what she was working on but not wanting to ask. "What I don't get is why I have to make one. What is so wrong with not making one?"
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Post by featherleg on Sept 8, 2016 22:08:34 GMT -5
"What's wrong with not making a choice is that you've decided, from what I've seen in this world, is to die." She said without lifting her gaze. "You've chosen the fence. You, with this immortal life, have decided to cut ties to everything. You stay in the shadows and keep your distance from anything that could ever hurt you. That could love you. That could show you a choice. You've accepted that limbo is better than taking what has been given to you, for better or for worse, into your own hands." Her form fully faced him, a silent flame stirring in her eyes. "Lucas, you have the potential to build flames to kinder others, and all the while burn them down. Yet you kick at the embers and throw a dismissive, watery gaze to it and walk away. We cannot walk away any longer. What is happening in this city, what will happen, will not permit it. You have to decide soon." She turned towards the rest of the research room, watching as members scurried around getting whatever work done that they could. "These people...they decided long ago--whether they know it or not--to use their powers and abilities for something decent. For something besides the joy of the hunt. They've decided to live." A faint, ghostly smile appeared on her face. "It's a choice they can keep and look back and forward towards with confidence. It gives them and so many others hope that one day, they can truly live again." She nodded solemnly to herself. "That, I believe, is a choice worthy of making."
(Oh thank you! I try my best ^^ working on characters can be hard but I try to make them unique and fun to interact with.)
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Post by Auransky on Sept 8, 2016 22:21:03 GMT -5
Aegis☆. ((Congratulations; you made Rowlin paranoid)) ((Also keep up with your posts with Feather too! That way we can push along to the date! >D Or the "Un-fated" meeting of Diamaid))Rowlin lightly chuckled, "Awesome, I look forward to it." He gazed around the area in thought. The events of tomorrow were slightly slapping him on the side. H-Huh tomorrow.....that should be fun, right? He closed his eyes briefly, "So-by the sound of where we are going, I'm guessing you are a fanatic for different varieties of food right?" He now raised a curious brow. "I for one enjoy trying cultured centered foods. It's something that brings flare to the taste buds, and it keeps us really more prepared for just about any situation." He waved a finger, "There was a time I was invited out for korean. Never had it before, but I saw on the menu small things I did have from other times I'd gone out to eat. So I survived that dinner party by relying on what I was used to, but also took the chance to try some new things." He followed her along.
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Post by Misty on Sept 8, 2016 22:44:58 GMT -5
(I think this setting allows for more character creativity than normal, too. I try to get creative with mine but I don’t think they’re that interesting. Most of them have normal backstories and what not xD)
Lucas stood there, completely stunned and not knowing what to say in response. He looked down at the floor, uncomfortable with making eye contact with Selena after what she had just told him. While he wanted to deny everything she had just told him, he had this feeling that what she said was accurate, and it made him uncomfortable. “I don’t want to do this right now,” he finally said, bringing his gaze up to look her in the eyes. “I don’t need to do this, this self-reflection bull[crap], now or ever. You know nothing about me – absolutely nothing. Maybe I’ve made a decision and maybe I’ve lived in the way that you’ve described, but maybe what happened after making that decision left me a [flipping] mess.” As he spoke, his voice gradually became filled with more and more bitterness until he spat out the final words.
(Oh boy. He’s not happy x3)
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Post by featherleg on Sept 8, 2016 23:05:48 GMT -5
(Well I'm glad I was able to make a interesting world for you guys. It's worthwhile to see events happen with certain characters.)
Another long pause sat between the two of them. Selena just stared out to the open space beyond her. "Perhaps more ghosts live on than you believe." She muttered as her eyes closed, the tattoos on her wrists glowing once again, this time in a deep, night sky purple. "I have work that needs to be done. If you have any more questions or angered comments to give, then make them now."
(Oh I know he is XD )
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Aegis☆.
Ravenclaw // Aries // Lawful Neutral // Narnian // Willow-The Mediator // INFP // Phlegmatic
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Post by Aegis☆. on Sept 8, 2016 23:15:12 GMT -5
Auransky((Don't worry i'm on it! XD I just have to apologize in advance if i reply late though, classes started on tuesday and it had been kind of hectic :3)) “I’m actually not that much of a fanatic, you know.” Correcting Rowlin’s statement, Yan cleared her throat. “Like, I do like eating and all, but my other friends? You should see them- they’re the real fanatics. Including some of my siblings. Without them, I don’t think I’d know about food culture at all.” She recalled her cousin from back when she used to live in Germany. Yup, her cousin Adrianne was the definite food fanatic. She remembered those days when Adrianne would go out for a whole day without telling her where she went. When she came back, however, she would always report she had went out to eat. It was also her cousin that took her out to those good restaurants that she’d recently discovered. So in a way, one could say, Yan was taught how to eat like a food fanatic by her cousin. “If you eat Korean you should always try out their ramen.” That was her first and only reaction when she heard the word. “or if their bibimbap is good, that’s also a good option." - featherlegSome distance away, Diarmaid spotted Naomi, who was making her way to the coffee shop they had said they would meet up at. He considered if he should raise a hand or wave, but to be safe he decided not to. She wouldn’t see him anyways. If he really wanted her to see him, he would raise his voice and call her name, but he never thought himself the yelling type. On the other hand, she might have seen him too. He should leave all the talking till when they were actually inside.
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Aegis☆.
Ravenclaw // Aries // Lawful Neutral // Narnian // Willow-The Mediator // INFP // Phlegmatic
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Post by Aegis☆. on Sept 8, 2016 23:17:16 GMT -5
(Well I'm glad I was able to make a interesting world for you guys. It's worthwhile to see events happen with certain characters.) ((I just feel so lucky and happy to have been able to join this rp before it closed! XD It has been great Feather~ Thank you so much for your efforts :3 Your plot and everything have been so exciting to hear it's hard to describe XP))
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Post by Misty on Sept 8, 2016 23:21:20 GMT -5
(It really is ^^)
"Just one," Lucas said, pronouncing each word carefully to convey his anger. "Mind your own damn business. In other words, stay the [flip] out of mine and don't tell me the way I'm supposed to be living my life." Once he finished, he turned sharply and walked away angrily, not really wanting to hear what Selena would say in response, if she even said anything. Now, at this point he usually did one of two things: go find someone to kill or break something to feel physical pain. And unfortunately for him, both those things were off limits.
(It's oddly satisfying to see him angry xD Am I a bad person?)
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Post by Auransky on Sept 8, 2016 23:32:02 GMT -5
Aegis☆. ((it's all good! I used to be a part of an rp where everyones timezones were so off. We would post late at night as much as we could, or spam in the morning before school. Being sea across it gave all of us the time to reply a full out thing then continue later LOL)) ((I'm doing homework atm so it's all good!)) ((GIRL DRAW <3 I'd love to see some more of your sketches. ^.^ )) "Oh I'm sorry.." Rowlin apologized in a childlike manor. He listened intently towards her recallings of the past. He didn't like to get minor details wrong, because the reactions of others upset him from time to time. Sure this was his teammate, adn for that he was grateful to have someone who liked to toy around his helplessness just as he could make a simple mistake and the two could laugh it off. "Ah you don't have to be a culture freak to be a fanatic in food." He waved a hand. "Just going local, or trying new things opens your experience." He lectured lightly. "It's the opportunities that grow into our log book of stories to tell later. Some more pleasant then others, but that makes us who we are. Intellectuals with the option to choose to take risks or stick to the usual. Just like in gaming with casuals vs. hardcore players; this fanatic concept can be applied to just about everything. School, sports, hobbies, talents, and just about anything that crosses are interests." He blinked now; "Oh-thanks!" He thought about ramen now. "I will take your word for it...." He nodded with a tone of gratitude coated with positiveness. Why wouldn't he be happy? He met a new person, ot to enjoy a hunt, made a fool of himself; and the best part. No ones dead! A-At the moment
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Post by featherleg on Sept 8, 2016 23:32:41 GMT -5
(Oh geez, you guys are making me teary eyed ^^ this is the only rp I have really so I thought I'd develop it as much as possible. I don't even have an ending to yet because there's so much to do with it. I feel like it will get more crazy and emotionally provoking as we go though. There are a few scenes I can't wait to finally get out for you guys.)
Upon entering the cafe, Naomi approached one of the baristas and explained to him the base situation: important business meeting, do not disturb. She then headed up to the main loft and set herself up in one of the corners that gave her a view of the street. Aerial visuals with her specialty, might as well put it to use.
Selena just listened. She listened to his fury, to his echoing footsteps as he walked away once more. A single thought went through her head as she stood by herself. /Anything for you, brother./ Eyelids fluttering open, she turned back to her workbench--her only remaining sanctuary--and resumed her research.
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Post by featherleg on Sept 8, 2016 23:33:45 GMT -5
(Oh drawings would be great! I can send you photos for Anna later since I'm not home at the moment ^^ )
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Aegis☆.
Ravenclaw // Aries // Lawful Neutral // Narnian // Willow-The Mediator // INFP // Phlegmatic
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Post by Aegis☆. on Sept 8, 2016 23:36:05 GMT -5
(Oh drawings would be great! I can send you photos for Anna later since I'm not home at the moment ^^ ) Oh yes that would be convenient! XD Auransky: do you have any refs for Rowlin? :3 would love to draw Evangeline's potential bf ;D actually if anyone has a ref for their character please just send it to me somehow XD I'll get to drawing everyone eventually~))
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