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Post by Sparky on Jul 11, 2019 22:15:37 GMT -5
Zacharias trailed along behind Leon as she scurried through the castle. It seemed as though the strange girl was keenly familiar with the twists and turns of the echoing hallways, but he couldn't be too sure. Perhaps Leon was simply following her instincts, which was what ultimately lead them out onto a semi-circular balcony.
Leon's first words cut into Zacharias as a heated knife slices through butter. Why was he here?
Why were either of them there?
Her outburst seemed hypocritical in the least, and that lead to the brewing of a slow, cold anger inside of him. It had always been important for Zacharias to retain control his emotions - one of the reasons that he never showed his true self around others. Showing emotion gave others an advantage over you. They would gain the power to read you just by facial expression alone, and they would act accordingly.
Showing emotion was dangerous. Showing emotion was vulnerable.
And that's why, after all her words were said and done, Zach remained stoic. Motionless, even.
The armlet snagged onto nothingness, hovering in the air inches from Zacharias' chest. He held his hand underneath it and let the cold item drop into his palm.
"I came to steal," he said simply, closing his fist around the armlet before facing Leon's gaze, "and so did you." He paused, trying to let the words sink in. Had she forgotten the reason behind her presence at the gala, or had Zach misread that part?
A bout of emotion rang through his next words.
"What, are you some good samaritan now?" He interrogated, raising his hands in sarcastic disbelief, "Why the sudden change of heart, Leon? I could've sworn that you specifically snuck into this gala to steal a bite to eat, right?" His right hand, which held the piece of jewelry loosely, was now pointing at her chest accusingly.
He scoffed, then flung the armlet right back at Leon.
"I don't want this."
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Post by 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕕𝕠𝕨 on Jul 11, 2019 22:55:55 GMT -5
Her eye’s narrowed at his form, she knew of this area because of her escape when the maid took her in the once. She escaped this way, and she remembered parts of the path.
When he first spoke, admitting to stealing, she found her annoyance growing, and he was using his telekinesis to keep the armlet from hitting her. It almost made her more angry, she wanted it to hit him. Yet his accusation didn’t seem to bother her much, “I came here so Zelos could have some trout, he’s been asking for it for over a year.” She said, voice soft and irritated.
When he mocked her, she found herself reacting rather quickly to grab the armlet, her knuckles turning white at her sides. “I came here for Zelos, I came here because I don’t just leave my friends,” she growled out. There was definitely a deeper meaning behind that one, directed right at him. He had her help with the last heist he had, and other than that she never saw him again unless he was stealing stuff.
She scoffed then, eyes rolling, “And I wasn’t talking about you being at the gala, idiot,” shameless namecalling #1, “I was asking why you are here,” she gestured to the balcony, her and Zelos.
She didn’t elaborate, didn’t feel she needed to, she didn’t seem hurt, just annoyed. She held the armlet gingerly, “Because If this is the reason, take it and you can go off just like you did every time before.” She added with a snap. “And don’t ask me for help next time, the people I help should keep in contact with me, to let me know that they’re okay and safe.”
What a way to show concern.
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Post by Sparky on Jul 11, 2019 23:03:27 GMT -5
[ the truth reveals itself...
oml that's actually so sad >-<" Leon was just concerned for him ]]
edit: okay one more post but I really gotta go to bed xD ]]
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Post by 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕕𝕠𝕨 on Jul 11, 2019 23:16:34 GMT -5
(Shh child get sleep.
im just being proactive because if not I’m going to die
I also sadly figured out that I have an ACT in 2 days ;/.)
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Post by Sparky on Jul 11, 2019 23:26:59 GMT -5
Upon hearing Leon's words, which seemed riddled with hurt, Zacharias' gaze softened. Friends...?
He... he hadn't known.
That word. That word that had been spoken to him for the first time so long ago. It had come from another person's lips, and in that moment he hadn't known what it meant.
Even now, it appeared, he was still clueless.
Friends?
No. This wasn't friendship. Zacharias and Leon were not friends. They were a... a pair of individuals who sometimes worked together for their own mutual benefits.
Brow furrowing slightly, Zacharias took a step backwards. He had never, never allowed himself to get close to anyone before. He had learned his lesson once, and that was all it took. Throughout his childhood, Zacharias had always been independent. Other people didn't need help from him, and in return he had never asked for it.
Friends.
The word felt wrong in his mind. Is that what Leon had called him? Is that truly what she had spoken while talking directly to him?
No.
He couldn't allow this. He wouldn't allow it. There was a line that Zach had drawn long ago. A line that separated him from all others. Crossing it meant danger. Danger to himself, and most certainly danger to the person he approached. Those closest to him tended to...
"I-" Zacharias began, unable to find his voice. He was confused... afraid, even, at the prospect of getting close enough to another human being for them to be labeled in his mind with the term 'friend'. "It's... it's not," he said, defending himself truthfully. "I'm not leaving, I'm just..." His voice trailed off, as did his eyes. They wandered aimlessly to the courtyard below them, to the railing and to Zelos.
Why was he here?
Because if he was truly becoming comfortable around these people, which never happens, then he needed to stop. He needed to stop doing whatever it was he was doing to become close to them. He needed to leave.
"I didn't know my safety concerned you all that much..."
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Post by Sparky on Jul 11, 2019 23:27:41 GMT -5
[ omg what??? it's summertime!
is it the real thing?!?!?! ]]
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Post by 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕕𝕠𝕨 on Jul 11, 2019 23:35:35 GMT -5
(Yes.
And it’s not at my school, and I am not happy about the prospect of a 4 hour test.
kill me, please.)
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Post by Sparky on Jul 12, 2019 9:25:17 GMT -5
[ well I would, you see... anything for a friend but I can't guarantee that I'll be able to track you down via the simple account of a warrior cats forum
:/
Hey it's narrowed down to Missouri, though! How many hundred thousands/millions of people is that? ]]
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Post by 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕕𝕠𝕨 on Jul 12, 2019 12:42:32 GMT -5
Leon watched his movements carefully, his brow furrowing and his step back didn’t go unnoticed. Like he had some confusion or dislike over what she said.
He then said he wasn’t leaving, and a part of her was relieved. She didn’t come by many people that she could get along with or befriend, or that would recognize her or care to work with her. So far, that was only Zelos and Zach. Zelos would always be placed in the highest regard, he became almost like a brother to her, her closest ally and friend. But Zach was someone who saw her randomly, and worked with her from time to time, while it wouldn’t mean much normally, it meant a lot that he trusted her with certain secrets, like his telekinesis, and other things like talking to her without a mask on.
Trust came harder to her, because misplaced trust could mean death. The only person she ever planned to let know who she really was, was Zelos. Yet she didn’t move still, arms crossed over her chest and fiery blue eyes staring him down.
“You look like you have to make the hardest decision of your life,” she commented with her usual sass after he originally trailed off, but then he started speaking again and her eyes narrowed as she stepped forward towards him.
“No!” She commented, though it wasn’t convincing at all, “I just-“ she shut her mouth, glaring him down. “Shut up!”
She didn’t speak again, arms crossed over her chest still, and her glare turning downward.
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Post by 𝓗𝓸𝓷𝓮𝔂 𝓑𝓮𝓮 on Jul 12, 2019 12:44:44 GMT -5
[[ ahh so sorry for being inactive. I've been sleeping for the better part of three days trying to get rid of this dumb flu. Before I start typing up a post, what's happened so far? ]]
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Post by 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕕𝕠𝕨 on Jul 12, 2019 12:51:08 GMT -5
Leo: I’ve heard about the Earthquakes, are you okay? )) (Honey: Oh I hope you get to feeling better! So far: Leon agreed at first to Drusilla, but kind of snapped a bit out of irritation and left with Zelos due to her frustration, telling Drusilla she would bring back some cream puffs for her since Leon saw her eating them earlier and saying she could keep company with Eldred, since they knew each other and basically she wanted/needed fresh air(which she doesn’t say). Zelos basically bids them an annoyed farewell of hoping not to see them soon, and Zelos, Leon and Zach leave.))
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Jul 12, 2019 12:55:38 GMT -5
(Yeah Leo I hope you’re alright!)
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Post by 𝓗𝓸𝓷𝓮𝔂 𝓑𝓮𝓮 on Jul 12, 2019 12:58:13 GMT -5
[[ Leo: I hadn't heard about the earthquakes, but I hope you're okay!
Lynx: I've got a bad fever that just doesn't seem to want to go away, but I am feeling a little better. Thanks for the update! I'll start working on a response now. ]]
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Jul 12, 2019 13:00:02 GMT -5
Oh gosh I hope you’re alright Honey!)
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Post by 𝓗𝓸𝓷𝓮𝔂 𝓑𝓮𝓮 on Jul 12, 2019 13:04:53 GMT -5
[[ I'm okay, no worries! Just needed to rest for a bit. ]]
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Post by Sparky on Jul 12, 2019 13:38:23 GMT -5
[ I must be living in a bubble b/c last time California had earthquakes I never heard about it and I didnt hear about them this time x_x ]]
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Post by 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕕𝕠𝕨 on Jul 12, 2019 14:23:22 GMT -5
(Oh my gawd I was to wake up at 5 tommorow morning.
Because my test is at 8 and it’s like 2 hours away and I’m not okay with this.)
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Jul 12, 2019 14:29:22 GMT -5
(Oh my gawd I was to wake up at 5 tommorow morning. Because my test is at 8 and it’s like 2 hours away and I’m not okay with this.) You’re gonna do great!) |
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Post by Sparky on Jul 12, 2019 14:47:39 GMT -5
As Leon stammered out her next words awkwardly, Zach was strung into another round of confusion. Did she care for his safety, or did she not? It made little sense to him either way. No one ever had before... why did someone now feel this way?
He had allowed himself to get too close. He had given and received trust too easily, and now he was paying for it.
"So... you don't? Or you do?" He questioned, smirking slightly at watching her squirm.
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Post by Sparky on Jul 12, 2019 14:49:47 GMT -5
[ eek, good luck, Lynx!
that sounds terrible, I'm so sorry... at least you get to sleep in the car?
Or will you be studying xD ]]
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Post by 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕕𝕠𝕨 on Jul 12, 2019 15:51:47 GMT -5
(Oh sleeping.
f*ck studying for those 2 precious hours my sleep matters more.)
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Jul 12, 2019 15:53:14 GMT -5
(Oh sleeping. f*ck studying for those 2 precious hours my sleep matters more.) Moooooood I really hope it goes okay for you, I have no doubt you’ll do well) |
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Post by 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕕𝕠𝕨 on Jul 12, 2019 16:27:28 GMT -5
(Instead of studying I’m drawing.
Specifically a group picture of these dimwits.
and my art style is super cartoony and like, not good oof.
But you do what you do when you are bored and out of muse.)
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Jul 12, 2019 16:29:10 GMT -5
(Instead of studying I’m drawing. Specifically a group picture of these dimwits. and my art style is super cartoony and like, not good oof.
But you do what you do when you are bored and out of muse.)Oooh I can’t wait to see! I’m sure your art style is great) |
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Post by 𝓗𝓸𝓷𝓮𝔂 𝓑𝓮𝓮 on Jul 12, 2019 16:32:54 GMT -5
(Lmao the Earthquakes last week or was there a new one I didn't know about? Cause literally i'm sitting over here like But either way thank you guys  Bee are you feeling a little better??) [[ Lmao, glad you're okay though! And I am feeling a little better, thank you! ]] |
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Demisexual
Leo
Surviving off Thai tea and Miguel O'hara
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Post by Leo on Jul 12, 2019 16:36:59 GMT -5
(You can do it Lynx! You're gonna do great! Also I wanna see this drawing!!! Also, Zach's freakin role kills me XD Glad you're doing better Bee ) Zelos had followed behind Leon finally feeling free to stuff his face with fish. Now he could truly enjoy the trout. If he could purr he would. Zelos got through the first fish before finally tunning into the heated argument between the two humans. Rolling his eyes, Zelos swallowed the few bites of food stuffed into his mouth and spoke for the first time. "For the love of everything that is good and pure, please shut up," he snapped. This fight was petty. And while he did enjoy egging on a fight, this one wasn't one he wanted to deal with for that long. Turning to Zach he grinned, showing off fangs that were sharper that a human's should be. "Zach, buddy, it is lovely to see you again. Always love you third wheeling into our duo." Then he looked at Leon and scowled. "If you are quite finished it's probably time for us to leave. So go grab whatever desserts you want and lets get going before that lady back there gets a clue." |
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Post by 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕕𝕠𝕨 on Jul 12, 2019 16:53:40 GMT -5
(Zahavi did not come out good dear goodness.
In other news, the lineart stuff of the sketch for Eldred, Zahavi, Dru, and Corona are done, and I am trying to do human-Zelos.
Alistair is drunk, per the usual, in said sketch. He’s hanging in Drusilla(who looks peed off.)
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Post by 𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕕𝕠𝕨 on Jul 12, 2019 16:54:29 GMT -5
(Also I’ll be right back, I’ll reply when I get back.)
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Post by ƤαƖƖαѕ ✧ on Jul 12, 2019 16:57:39 GMT -5
This art is gonna be amazing
See you soon!)
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