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Entry tags:
- *event,
- ahiru: timmy,
- anakin solo: ellie,
- beatrice: mila,
- chizuru yukimura: jelle,
- d: cap,
- daniel larusso: jelle,
- darth imperius: arwing,
- jun ushiro: matt,
- l lawliet: lexil,
- lance: charley,
- lexi howard: argustar,
- luz noceda: pedro,
- nara'a sunvara: matt,
- nico di angelo: xae,
- obi-wan kenobi: timmy,
- palamedes sextus: laura,
- peter graham: jhey,
- pyrrha dve: silyara,
- rose dawson: argustar,
- sharon da silva: lunare,
- shōyō hinata: owlie,
- tinya wazzo: argustar,
- tooru oikawa: ren,
- vi: aeri
magic, madness, heaven, sin
JULY 2022 EVENT
IMAGE DESCRIPTORS IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE
Prompt One
[Image One: A statue of Lady Justice with her sword against a man's throat. ]
[Image Two: A pair of hands covered in blood. ]
Prompt Two
[Image One: Two people trying to reach one another being pulled back by multiple, disembodied hands. ]
[Image Two: A feminine figure lying on a boardwalk above the ocean. ]
Prompt Three
[Image One: A pair of black scales held by a statue. ]
[Image Two: A single hand reaching up from the water, implying drowning. ]
GOOD AND EVIL
FORTUNE'S FOOL
OUR OWN PRISONS
CODINGPrompt One
[Image One: A statue of Lady Justice with her sword against a man's throat. ]
[Image Two: A pair of hands covered in blood. ]
Prompt Two
[Image One: Two people trying to reach one another being pulled back by multiple, disembodied hands. ]
[Image Two: A feminine figure lying on a boardwalk above the ocean. ]
Prompt Three
[Image One: A pair of black scales held by a statue. ]
[Image Two: A single hand reaching up from the water, implying drowning. ]
WHEN: July
WHERE: All over
CONTENT WARNINGS: Violence, revenge, possible torture, possible death, mental manipulation
WHERE: All over
CONTENT WARNINGS: Violence, revenge, possible torture, possible death, mental manipulation
An excerpt from the book Thus Comes the Reckoning:
Sleepers will also feel violently protective of those they love. They will want to make sure that the violent crimes happening to other people doesn't happen to their people and they might go to such extremes as locking their loved ones up so that nothing can get to them. It's an obsessive need to protect and not let go. Someone might even feel so inclined as to kill their friends just to make sure that no one else can hurt them.
On the flip side, those who manage to resist the violent urges will be more inclined to help those who are violent. Even if you are someone who has never wanted to help another person, you will be drawn to do good. It's not impossible to talk others down, to sway them to being better people and to remembering who they are. It's just a lot of work. But still, those who are impacted by the good will feel that same need to protect others; only for them, it doesn't have to necessarily be someone they know. They want to do the right thing, to protect people from themselves. Unlike the evil, they will know there are limits, and they will not hurt others in their attempt to protect them. But they may end up being willing to, possibly uncharacteristically, sacrifice themselves to do so.
QUICK FACTS: 1. You can only be impacted by The Good or The Evil at one time. Someone who is Good can be corrupted into becoming Evil. If someone is talked down from being Evil, they can either go back to being their normal selves, or they can become impacted by The Good instead. This can happen as many times in the month as possible, but they can only be Good or Evil at one time. You can not be both at once.
2. Characters who can usually heal demons/possessions/etc. can cure Evil in people. Their powers will work the same as they would in their canon/from their blood powers. Game based items that would normally cure corruption however will NOT work to cure Evil. They will still work to cure corruption/beasthood.
3. The Reckoning can still punish you. Just because you're being influenced by outside forces won't matter to her. If she catches you doing something bad and it isn't for revenge purposes, she will punish you as she sees fit. This is left up to player interpretation.
Are we inherently good or evil? Are we hard-wired for empathy? Or is violent behavior our innate reaction when the world has done us wrong? This is something that has been debated for centuries, even in the times Before Sodder. Have we evolved since the Dreamless World? Since the Nightmare? Have the Pthumerians and their blessings made us more peaceful and understanding?Sleepers will find themselves encouraged towards violence. Many will be drawn to do evil. They will feel a pull to hurt others, particularly those who have hurt them first. Anger will seem like a natural state and many will find that they have lost all ability to reason when they become even minorly frustrated. Vigilante justice will seem like a great idea. Did someone hurt your loved one? Then tear them apart! Did a person borrow something from you and never return it? End them. Criminal activity will skyrocket, particularly violent criminal activity, throughout the month of July. People will feel more inclined to steal, to damage property, to kill, and to get revenge. Torturing others will seem like a perfectly reasonable idea. It is the month to do so and it might even feel good to hurt other people.
While it is true that our world is more generous and caring than the ones we have read about in the Dreamless World, where in spite of our shortages, we want for nothing that we truly need, the very existence of corruption and beasthood should speak of our true natures and of the true natures of Sleepers. There is no time that this is more prominent in our world than in the month of July, when the Reckoning holds sway.
It is unclear if it is the unbearable heat, the Pthumerian's influence, or perhaps just our true selves coming forth, but each July is the prelude to chaos. The pleasantries die off, the generosity wanes, and we forget the lessons of our more kind and gentle benefactors. Fist fights over minor disagreements, people attacking one another with weapons when they don't get their way or wait too long in line, and murders over the loss of a game. Does the summer make monsters of us all? Or does the Beast Moon simply encourage what is already inside of us?
Sleepers will also feel violently protective of those they love. They will want to make sure that the violent crimes happening to other people doesn't happen to their people and they might go to such extremes as locking their loved ones up so that nothing can get to them. It's an obsessive need to protect and not let go. Someone might even feel so inclined as to kill their friends just to make sure that no one else can hurt them.
On the flip side, those who manage to resist the violent urges will be more inclined to help those who are violent. Even if you are someone who has never wanted to help another person, you will be drawn to do good. It's not impossible to talk others down, to sway them to being better people and to remembering who they are. It's just a lot of work. But still, those who are impacted by the good will feel that same need to protect others; only for them, it doesn't have to necessarily be someone they know. They want to do the right thing, to protect people from themselves. Unlike the evil, they will know there are limits, and they will not hurt others in their attempt to protect them. But they may end up being willing to, possibly uncharacteristically, sacrifice themselves to do so.
QUICK FACTS: 1. You can only be impacted by The Good or The Evil at one time. Someone who is Good can be corrupted into becoming Evil. If someone is talked down from being Evil, they can either go back to being their normal selves, or they can become impacted by The Good instead. This can happen as many times in the month as possible, but they can only be Good or Evil at one time. You can not be both at once.
2. Characters who can usually heal demons/possessions/etc. can cure Evil in people. Their powers will work the same as they would in their canon/from their blood powers. Game based items that would normally cure corruption however will NOT work to cure Evil. They will still work to cure corruption/beasthood.
3. The Reckoning can still punish you. Just because you're being influenced by outside forces won't matter to her. If she catches you doing something bad and it isn't for revenge purposes, she will punish you as she sees fit. This is left up to player interpretation.
WHEN: July
WHERE: All over
CONTENT WARNINGS: Star-Crossed lovers, encouraged suicidal ideation, possible death
WHERE: All over
CONTENT WARNINGS: Star-Crossed lovers, encouraged suicidal ideation, possible death
Love. A complicated feeling that puts people into complicated circumstances. And yet, people will find themselves focused on this emotion more so than usual this month. For someone who is already in love, the emotions will become even stronger, almost overwhelming, wanting to burst out of them like a song. For those who were not in love before, they may find themselves suddenly easily falling for others. Maybe they will love multiple people or maybe just one, but love will be an all consuming emotion to those who fall victim to it.
The only problem is that love isn't always accepted. People who are deeply in love will suddenly start to feel persecuted and judged from those around them. They will feel as though their love is unallowed, that the person that means the most to them is being rejected by their family, their friends, by society itself. It doesn't matter if that's the truth: there's just something inside of people that makes them thoroughly convinced that their love is not meant to be. Star-Crossed. Unattainable.
There will be an increased urge to solidify that love as being real and unbreakable. Maybe this is done through fighting back against those who are saying no. Maybe it comes in the form of secretly saying vows and loved ones spiritually tying themselves together forever. Or maybe in the end, the only true way that lovers feel they can truly be together... is in death. All of these will seem like reasonable options— or maybe even the only option. Love is never ending, after all, even if life is.
QUICK FACTS: 1. Anyone can fall in love with anyone else. It doesn't have to be the character that you're already shipping with if all players agree! You can fall in love with someone you know, someone you've just met, or even a total stranger. Love is a gift to everyone, right??? Who needs pesky things like introductions.
2. You do not have to commit suicide. You can, of course, and many will definitely feel drawn to it with the basis of the prompt, but it is not required. Please make sure to mark all threads accordingly!
3. The persecution against your relationship does not have to be real. You can, however, tie this into the first prompt, and have even the smallest slights be reason to think that your love is persecuted. Similarly, people who are impacted by the first prompt may be more likely to actually shun those who are in love. Feel free to work with it however you see fit!
The only problem is that love isn't always accepted. People who are deeply in love will suddenly start to feel persecuted and judged from those around them. They will feel as though their love is unallowed, that the person that means the most to them is being rejected by their family, their friends, by society itself. It doesn't matter if that's the truth: there's just something inside of people that makes them thoroughly convinced that their love is not meant to be. Star-Crossed. Unattainable.
There will be an increased urge to solidify that love as being real and unbreakable. Maybe this is done through fighting back against those who are saying no. Maybe it comes in the form of secretly saying vows and loved ones spiritually tying themselves together forever. Or maybe in the end, the only true way that lovers feel they can truly be together... is in death. All of these will seem like reasonable options— or maybe even the only option. Love is never ending, after all, even if life is.
QUICK FACTS: 1. Anyone can fall in love with anyone else. It doesn't have to be the character that you're already shipping with if all players agree! You can fall in love with someone you know, someone you've just met, or even a total stranger. Love is a gift to everyone, right??? Who needs pesky things like introductions.
2. You do not have to commit suicide. You can, of course, and many will definitely feel drawn to it with the basis of the prompt, but it is not required. Please make sure to mark all threads accordingly!
3. The persecution against your relationship does not have to be real. You can, however, tie this into the first prompt, and have even the smallest slights be reason to think that your love is persecuted. Similarly, people who are impacted by the first prompt may be more likely to actually shun those who are in love. Feel free to work with it however you see fit!
WHEN: July
WHERE: All over, but particularly by the ocean.
CONTENT WARNINGS: Self-hatred, judgement, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, possible drowning.
WHERE: All over, but particularly by the ocean.
CONTENT WARNINGS: Self-hatred, judgement, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, possible drowning.
Everyone has personal flaws. Things about themselves they don't like, reactions they wish they didn't have, habits that they want to break. Sometimes the awareness of flaws can outweigh the awareness of our strengths as well. It's easy to get caught up in the feeling that we're less then perfect, that we'll never be able to fix ourselves no matter what we do.
This month, those feelings seem to be amplified. Sleepers will see flaws everywhere; in the people they love, in the Trenchies, and most heavily in themselves. Feelings of self-hatred and judgement will be amplified and even those who are usually confident in themselves will find that they're suffering from it. Sometimes these feelings may manifest as a simple bout of anger and depression; but for others, it can become more severe quickly.
Those who find themselves suffering heaviest from these feelings will feel called to the ocean. Maybe it's a desire to go back to a squid form, a place that's simpler and more straight forward. Or maybe it's the unbearable heat that's putting these thoughts in someone's head and they'll feel like going for a swim would cure it. But there's something inside everyone that knows that if they go into the ocean, they might not come back out again.
Sleepers will feel like the ultimate judgement is waiting for them out there. If they are seeing flaws more in themselves, being by the ocean will amplify feelings of suicide. If they're seeing flaws in everyone else, they might feel compelled to bring those people down to the ocean to drown them. The ocean, associated so heavily with rebirth, could be the very thing to cleanse people of their imperfections, after all. Maybe it would be a favor to everyone if someone just gave in and tried to fix themselves and others. For the good of Trench.
QUICK FACTS: 1. These feelings can cause people to become more corrupt. The longer they are exposed to these feelings, the closer they will get to high levels of corruption, and eventual beasthood.
2. Because these feelings can cause corruption, they can also be relieved through the same methods as corruption. Talking, touching, Moon Drops, get some therapy, whatever the player chooses.
3. People who do not address their feelings and/or who spend too much time by the ocean will inevitably deal with feelings of suicide and/or homicide. Please be sure to handle these topics appropriately and content warn your threads.
This month, those feelings seem to be amplified. Sleepers will see flaws everywhere; in the people they love, in the Trenchies, and most heavily in themselves. Feelings of self-hatred and judgement will be amplified and even those who are usually confident in themselves will find that they're suffering from it. Sometimes these feelings may manifest as a simple bout of anger and depression; but for others, it can become more severe quickly.
Those who find themselves suffering heaviest from these feelings will feel called to the ocean. Maybe it's a desire to go back to a squid form, a place that's simpler and more straight forward. Or maybe it's the unbearable heat that's putting these thoughts in someone's head and they'll feel like going for a swim would cure it. But there's something inside everyone that knows that if they go into the ocean, they might not come back out again.
Sleepers will feel like the ultimate judgement is waiting for them out there. If they are seeing flaws more in themselves, being by the ocean will amplify feelings of suicide. If they're seeing flaws in everyone else, they might feel compelled to bring those people down to the ocean to drown them. The ocean, associated so heavily with rebirth, could be the very thing to cleanse people of their imperfections, after all. Maybe it would be a favor to everyone if someone just gave in and tried to fix themselves and others. For the good of Trench.
QUICK FACTS: 1. These feelings can cause people to become more corrupt. The longer they are exposed to these feelings, the closer they will get to high levels of corruption, and eventual beasthood.
2. Because these feelings can cause corruption, they can also be relieved through the same methods as corruption. Talking, touching, Moon Drops, get some therapy, whatever the player chooses.
3. People who do not address their feelings and/or who spend too much time by the ocean will inevitably deal with feelings of suicide and/or homicide. Please be sure to handle these topics appropriately and content warn your threads.
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funny how fate will go sometimes, isn't it? she'd do just about anything to be able to adjust better and let go of most of her trauma from home as there wasn't a damn thing she could do about it from here. unfortunately for her, she's a worrier. maybe she needed to find things in Trench to worry about? other than after Luz's health, happiness, and well-being, those were givens.
Luz was a force for good wherever she was. Lexi was sure of that]
They do. A lot of the time, if you know one, you can puzzle out the other, but not always. And that's when the wild mass guessing comes in.
[and Lexi was gazing happily back]
See, my problem with Nicholson is that he seems to, I don't know, kind of play the same character all the time? And Ledger's Joker just does not give a fuck. He just wants to entertain himself. Which usually means horrific murders.
Yes. Trench, beware! 'Cause we're both very funny girls!
[so was Lexi. and struggling to figure out if she should say anything]
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Luz knew there was going to be a lot for Lexi to adjust to, and she was bound to have to worry after worry once she could see what Trench could do when given the chance. She'd have to make sure to help Lexi whenever she could and have her back.
Luz sure tried her best]!
Oh, don't worry, I'll be sure that you learn a bit of Spanish and I'll tell you what I'm saying! We'll get really good at it!
[Darn it, she couldn't help but match her gaze, smiling. She was so amazing].
I think he was pretty nutso and was perfect for the role! He did a lot of murders himself, and he's delightfully insane!
We are! Wait, that's a good thing, right?
[They were cute that way]!
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yeah, she was still in the process of adjusting. she was grateful she'd picked out and moved into her own house so quickly, she didn't want to think about what would have happened if she hadn't had her own little sanctuary at times. and now she had an additional helping hand in Luz, who she was so very grateful for]
Sounds like a plan. I probably should have taken Spanish anyway, it's more useful. But I've always wanted to go to Paris and, so, French. And we will, we can teach each other lots of stuff.
[well, that was good, because she loved looking at her girlfriend. it sent a little thrill down her spine every time]
Yeah, and scary as hell. I might have had nightmares about him for a while. [a pause] Okay, I absolutely did.
[and she grins broadly] It's a good thing. We'll make 'em all smile.
[positively adorable!]
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Personally, Luz was happy that she had brought Lexi to this place she received from Korra and Asami. Now her girlfriend knew that Luz had a place just for the two of them, a sanctuary only they had access to. Luz was going to make sure that it was perfect for them too: at least, the parts they could add of themselves].
Aw, no dreams of popping over to Puerto Rico or anything? It IS much closer than France, and probably less snooty. Though I won't lie, I've always wanted to see some of the landmarks, and try all the food!
[And lament the ones she couldn't have, of course.
They were lucky no one else could watch them gazing at each other like lovesick pigeons].
That's how you know they're good for their role! They need to be scary!
If they could see that smile of yours, that'll be easy. I'll have to work for it though, with my crazy antics and shenanigans!
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and if she'd known Korra or Asami, she'd thank them for this gift. as it was, she worried that her presence would be an intrusion, but she worried about that pretty much 24/7, so that was how things were. she wanted to be more confident and she was, moreso than she was when she first arrived, but she also wanted people she didn't know to like her, too]
I'm pretty sure I could do Puerto Rico. I think I saw a Bar Rescue episode there after the hurricanes, the host really seemed to be devoted to make what he affected succeed. [Suze loves trashy reality TV, but Bar Rescue was one of the few Lexi could tolerate since it seemed to be about building people up, not tearing them down] And I've heard that Puerto Rico is beautiful. Especially when it comes to the landmarks and the food. I love basically anything close to Spanish-style cooking, no matter the country of origin.
[they could stay for weeks. long enough for Luz to try all of the food.
and what was wrong with lovesick pigeons? Lexi thought they were cute]
I keep hearing things about Joaquin Phoenix playing him, but I'm reserving judgement until I see it. He was amazing in Gladiator.
I happen to love your crazy antics and shenanigans. So any and all times you choose to use them, I'll be absolutely enthralled.
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Luz would have wanted that too. Korra and Asami were, in her eyes, the perfect couple, and seeing one without the other after seeing them together had been heartbreaking. She at least wished that Korra had known Lexi was someone that was making her happy before she left, so she'd at least have known she was helping another relationship gain its feet.
Clearly, Lexi was not intruding, especially when Luz had been the one to bring her here].
I'd be curious to see it too. Mom says the island has changed, so she prefers staying in America, but I've always wanted to see Puerto Rico myself. But if you want something close to good Spanish cooking, you don't have to day anymore: I'd be glad to
cook for mi hermosa whenever she likes.
[Luz would jump at the chance to be with Lexi anywhere, it was WHY Luz showed her this place amongst other reasons.
Not a thing]!
I kinda wanted to cool my jets on Joker after Dark Knight, when that guy played him in Suicide Squad. There are so many villains you could bring out, why constantly go for Mr. "Over the top" again?
[Luz chuckled]. Lexi, I am absolutely going to hold you to that, so you better be prepared!
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she'd never known either girl. but if Luz held them in such high esteem, so would Lexi. she wasn't sure there was such a thing as a perfect couple, but having an example of a mostly perfect couple was reassuring. and Lexi wanted to meet the parents, so to speak.
she always wanted to be a compliment to Luz's experiences, not necessarily the focus]
I'd love to see Puerto Rico someday. Maybe as part of a work-study program in college. But more than that, way more, is so we can be together. And I happen to love authentic Spanish cooking.
[and Lexi wanted Luz to feel happy and confident in Lexi's love and esteem. she wanted to make sure that happened, no matter what]
Oh, god, the less I think of Suicide Squad Joker, the better off I am. I heard that the actor was weird, like way-too-Method weird.
[flirtatiously] Oh, I am. I'm absolutely prepared.
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There would be so much she wanted to tell Lexi about Korra and Asami, especially when Korra had been there for her in so many bad instances. One day Luz would absolutely talk to Lexi about how Korra had helped her be a stronger person.
She absolutely wasn't]!
You and me both! Now granted, Puerto Rico is different from the Dominican Republic, but I'd love to see it with you! And if we do go back home, I'm totally going to cook for you!
[Luz didn't doubt this: she was already pretty happy being around Lexi, and the more she was with her, the happier she was].
I heard that too, ugh. He wasn't even a good Joker, and Harley in that version? BLEH.
Oh, we'll see.
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and when the time came, Lexi would be there with an open heart and open arms]
Both. I want to see both with you. I want to see where you come from, meet your mom and any other family you have, do the whole girlfriend thing right. Including the cooing, I'm sure I'm going to love it. It was only fair. And don't worry, Suze will love you just because you make me happy. Though, she may compare me to a smitten kitten, which. Fair. Have you seen my new batkitten?
[Mewnos: The Paws of Fate deserved her own introduction. and Lexi could easily say the same. the more time spent with Luz, the happier she was. she was overjoyed to find a girlfriend who fit so well into her mind and soul and activities]
God, I know. Margot Robbie did her best, but there's only so much you can do with bad dialogue. I keep thinking about what Harrison Ford said about Star Wars, that you can write that shit, but you can't say it.
Ooooh. Now I'm expecting something interesting.
I had a hard time coming up with the best icon for this with the various Luz emotions!
Luz was sure to do that likely over some hot cider now that they were going into the harvest months].
Oh, Lexi. Mom would totally love you; do you know that? She'd probably give you a look about the swearing, but she'd spoil you, and would be pretty livid about some of your living situation. She's pretty protective when it comes to her kids. I'm sure Eda would have liked you too! Heh, I think our parental figures in general would...would be...
[Oh gosh, she was tearing up. She hadn't seen mom in a long time, and the last time Eda was with her? She was being protective and strong, and she missed her so much. Now she had a lump in her throat she couldn't get down].
Uh, excuse me! Just...I hadn't thought about how I'd feel about them. It's been a little while.
[Luckily, seeing the batcat helped Luz to recover, and now she was very much cooing].
Oh my gosh, look at this sweetie! I want to hug her right now!
She really did. Man, I don't get how you have the job of introducing someone as cool as Harley Quinn and you DON'T start with her being in the signature outfit. It's iconic for a reason!
Me too!
awww, it's a good one!
hot cider? sounded intriguing]
Well, I try to keep the swearing down to a minimum. As much as I can, at least. Most people I know back home swear a thousand times more than I do, so I guess I can try to use that as a defense? But, really, I'm really glad you think your mom would like me. If there's one person in your life I definitely want to impress, it's your mom.
[and she can see that Luz was feeling a little down, so she hugged Luz and rested her head on Luz's shoulder]
A long while. It's been too long for you. I know...I know sometimes people go away for a little while. Then come back. I'm--I don't know if that would be good or bad.
[and Mewnos lives up to her name, mewing loudly and insistently for pets]
Isn't she tied for cutest with Nosferatmew? And she likes hugs, so go ahead.
Yeah, but then girls couldn't buy the outfit at Hot Topic and comic book guys couldn't get all hot and bothered.
Bring on all of the antics! I'll love them.
I do my best!
And delicious]!
Honestly, between Deerington and Trench, I've kind of heard it all? It's had enough of an effect on me that if I do curse, it's usually in Spanish, and even then not so bad! But yes, mom would definitely like you, and I'm sure Eda would want you to be a bit more of a troublemaker to balance me out!
[Oh that. That felt honestly really good, and so different from just a pep talk from friends, which she appreciated but this? It made her feel warm inside].
Some days are better than others. I just hope it never happens that I forget my life on Earth. My mom gave me so many good memories, and made me who I am today.
[At Mewnos's insistence Luz laughed and picked her up for pettings].
They're both equal in adorableness! I'm really trying to hold myself back a little.
[She was glad that Owlbert was napping right now, she wouldn't want him feeling left out].
Ok, those outfits? Awful. And if the dumb guys can't appreciate OG Harley Quinn's outfit? They have their heads up their butts, its plenty risqué!
Exactly!
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she's a California girl, she's never had that before]
Well, I guess I could always go with French swear words, even though I'm pretty sure a lot of people know them from watching tv or movies. And I'm glad to hear your mom would like me. My mom would like you, I'm pretty sure. And I'm also pretty sure she'd tease the daylights outta me because look at me, head over heels. And if Eda would want me to be more of a troublemaker [she grins] I can work with that.
[she wanted to be as affectionate as possible with Luz, hoping she made the other girl feel as warm and safe and accepted as Lexi did]
You won't forget it. Some things might...I don't know. Not seem as vivid? But I'm hoping that applies to bad memories only.
[Mewnos started to purr enthusiastically]
It's kind of impossible to not love them. At least for me. They're both very cuddly batkitties and both want a lot of love.
[poor Owlbert, he was adorable too!]
Yeah, but it doesn't come with booty shorts. [she says, shaking her head no]
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Hey, if you have them, use them! Honestly, this place is going to give you plenty of reasons for it. But yes, Mami would love you, and I'm sure she'd tease ME for how lovesick I look every time I'm looking at you. She'd probably say she'd never seen me like this except for when I was going on an anime tear when I first discovered them.
Oh, Eda would love that! She does say I sometimes act too goody two shoes for my own good!
[Luz wouldn't complain, not even a little bit]!
I hope so too.
[That was all she'd say on that, in case she spoke too soon. She was interrupted by her own sad thoughts by the batcat purring, and she petted her eagerly].
Oh, I agree! And even though Tempest doesn't like me getting too affectionate, she still puts up with it.
[He was, and absolutely knew it].
Heh, true, I guess it does help she can pull them off! Of course, you saying that gives me ideas for a Halloween costume in the future!
(CW: marijuana)
Maybe our moms could get together. Ultimate team-up for ultimate embarrassment and/or blushing. But there's no way in hell I'd ever be embarrassed to be with you. Just over my mom's fussing and unwanted love advice. And there will be photos posted onto her Facebook. But that's okay, we look cute together.
Well, that's something we have in common, but I think I could be brave enough to make a little trouble.
[good. no complaints about lovey stuff was a good thing.
and at that, she had to lean in and rest her forehead against Luz's, concern writ plain in dark brown eyes.
but it's eased a little by the purring calico batkitten who was simply eating up the pets and attention]
I'm pretty sure Orville likes me being affectionate. He hates bathtimes, though.
[so much cute! so little time!]
Oh, really? Spill the details!
Re: (CW: marijuana)
They would do their best to navigate the waters of their hang ups and insecurities to deal with entirely different situations that would likely test their strength and their ability to cope].
Oh, my mom would totally be doing that! Strangely, unless I'm publicly shamed I can usually deal with a bit of embarrassment. Yes, I could definitely see my mom posting pictures of us! Trust me, I'd probably ham it up a little bit!
I'll remember that you said that!
[You won't get any from her! Luz felt the girl against her and troubles seemed to be eased already. She looked into Lexi's eyes and gave her a smile to let her know I can't stay worried looking at you.
Everything was made better with batkittens! Luz started rubbing their tummy, chuckling].
YEW ARE SOO KYUUUTE!
Oh boy, how bad is it? He doesn't scratch you up, does he?
[Exactly]!
How dare you! You think I give Halloween spoilers? What sort of girl do you take me for?
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she had faith in them. which was almost weird, she hadn't had faith in anyone or anything in a long, long time. but it was a good kind of weird. she'd take it and hang on as much as she could]
Hamming it up will make my mom make even more awkward comments and she'll definitely ask you how you're treating me. Which is no big deal, because the answer is 'great,' but she'll find some way to word it to make it kinda pervy. And then I'll want a sinkhole to miraculously open under me.
I think so, too. It'll be fun! Right?
[in Luz's arms, Lexi couldn't help but snuggle in a little closer because Luz made her feel warm and safe and cared for. that was really what she wanted in a relationship. she'd seen way too many dysfunctional relationships to want anything close to the opposite.
batkittens make everything better. it's a fact. and Mewnos was eating the attention up, rolling around to better show off her fluffy belly]
She is. She knows it, too. Don'tcha, little Paws of Fate?
[in response, Mewnos curled up and brought up her little front white paws up to be admired]
No, no, nothing like that. I just get a running commentary about how much he hates it. But sometimes, there's no getting around it.
Umm...[she swayed a bit and tried to look extra-cute]...my darling girlfriend, who's going to clue me in?
[it's worth a try?]
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Luz had faith in them too! They might have been new at this, but they'd sure do their best to be mindful of each other]!
That would be pretty weird, but maybe not as bad as you think? I can be pretty evasive about certain things when I need to be. Also, I have my staff, so I'll make sure you don't fall into any sink holes, self-started or otherwise!
[And Luz was very willing to hold Lexi closer. This was the kind of closeness Luz had seen in movies and programs but never had for herself, and with someone that made her feel this good, she wanted to savor every minute.
And Luz is gently rubbing the kitty's belly, beside herself in glee].
She sure does! What a precious baby!
[Luz gave her an incredulous look].
Your "darling girlfriend" takes her Halloween very seriously. No peeksies for you!
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Lexi knew they would be. they were both so caring and so smart, how could they not? (don't answer that, Trench)]
Maybe. I can avoid the whole truth too, sometimes. Even though in retrospect, I wish I would've told Mrs. Bennett what Rue was up to before...yeah. [before poor Gia found her sister ODed and in a pool of vomit] But I can't change the past. All I can try to do is learn from it. And I'm glad you have your staff, so we can get outta anything that seems...weird. By Trench standards.
[just as Lexi was willing to hold Luz closer. she'd pretty much given up on any thought of romance before college. where she'd be away from home and free to turn into her own person. but wasn't that what here was about? growing and becoming her own person, separated from her friends, her family, her expectations?
and Mewnos, the little flirt, eats it up (not literally), purring loudly and slow blinking]
And she knows it, too! [in baby-talk] Don't you know it, Mewnos: the Paws of Fate?
[and Lexi looks innocently curious]
Awww, darn. I assume you already have my measurements for costumes?
Re: (CW: drugs in general, addiction)
Nope, keep that to yourself Trench. Luz was going to do whatever she could to make sure that Lexi was able to survive whatever this place threw at her].
I don't know all the details, but when it comes to an addiction? I hear you have to let people know when you can, so it doesn't turn into something that takes the life of its user. I'll admit, I don't really know a lot about that, but I do know that it's probably best not to keep bad secrets to yourself.
We have the staff, yes.
[Luz wasn't about to call it hers; it was Eda's. Still, she was happy to have Owlbert with her here, reminding her that she was still going through changes, and still needed help from her life in the Isles. And Lexi would learn a version of that herself].
Hee hee, and that's why we love Ms. Meow meows, don't we?
[Yes, Luz totally says that and is still cuddling the bat cat. At the question, she looked up].
Oh no, I met the hot pants for ME. I mean, I could have you wear them, but I wouldn't want to be objectifying.
[So apparently, it's ok for Lexi to objectify HER though. Luz was clearly not thinking this one through, or rather, she was with Luz brain and not actual logic].
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and Lexi would help Luz in any way possible. she loved her and was willing to do whatever it took to keep her safe and happy]
Yeah. Probably. I--I know that Rue's mom knows, but she doesn't seem to know what to do. And if she doesn't and she's Rue's mom, what can I do? Other than try to be there for her and I guess help pick up the pieces if the worst happens. I...knew something bad was happening and I should have told her mom as soon as I saw what was happening. I'm not sure I'll ever forgive myself for not saying something.
[Lexi would really love the chance to meet Eda. she was obviously so big of a part of Luz's life that she couldn't imagine not meeting her at some point]
That's exactly why we love her. She's such a good little baby, not even nipping at other people. [cooing at Mewnos] Isn't that right? You're a good kitty, yes you are! [and Mewnos was clearly eating up the attention from both Lexi and Luz, purring loudly]
Well. Um. A little objectification can't be a bad thing?
[after all, she had a gorgeous girlfriend and she didn't think she could be blamed for showing her off a little. right?]
Yes THAT Clementine (Luz is the sun at the end of this post)
Lexi's was still rough though, and Luz clearly saw it had an effect on her girlfriend that she wanted to help soothe the rough edges of].
Adults aren't perfect people. Sometimes, and it sucks, a kid can make a decision better than the so-called adult, if push comes to shove. But I bet it was scary for you too. No one is really prepared for something like that happening to someone else. I know I don't.
[She'd try to help, however she could, and that was about the best Luz thought she could do there. And YES, Luz really wished Lexi could have met Eda from Deerington. Even in a place as strange as Deerington Eda had been amazing, and Luz would have done anything for her, and it was because of Eda Luz was more careful NOW].
Oh, I don't know. I don't mind a little bit of nipping! Even young cats do that, and it's not the worse thing!
[She still being pretty affectionate, because kitty, right?
And then Luz practically sputtered, doing her best to hide the smile creeping on her face].
F-for you or for me?
Sorry, all I can think of is the Clementine from Stray now that I've seen playthroughs! :(
was she that obvious? she'd been really good at concealing it when she was upset back home, maybe she needed to try and get even better at it. not that she'd figure she'd be able to trick Luz and didn't really want to]
I guess. I mean, I knew Rue was doing stuff, I knew she was since at least her dad's funeral. That was...four years ago. God only knows what she's done to herself, physically, emotionally. Four years is a long time to be using.
[but on a better subject, meeting Eda was high on Lexi's list of things she wanted to have happen at some point in the near future. she really hoped Eda would like her and approve. or at the very least, disapprove behind her back. she could deal with disapproval as long it was behind her back]
Okay. I'm gonna tell them you said that. They're ridiculously smart.
[kitty! even a baby vampire kitty, those are cute. much like baby regular kittens scratch, baby batcats nip.
nervously] Well, uh. Either? Both?
Not quite!
These things had a way of burrowing into you and take you right back to a headspace that wasn't always best. Luz knew that personally, and if she could help Lexi get out of that, she'd do her best.
She hoped she wouldn't trick her! Luz was going to do her best to be totally honest with her, even when she would have rather kept her failings to herself].
Bad things can happen, and people have to cope somehow. I'm sure that for her, it got to her in a way you couldn't stop. What she probably needs now is people to take her out of a world where that kind of thing can take your life. Again, I don't know what that's like, but that's what I'd try to do.
[Oh no. Luz was pretty sure that Eda would have approved and liked Lexi's sense of humor, even if she might have thought the way she was mapping out her life reminiscent of Lilith and the way she was earlier in her life].
Good! They can be a little rough, it's fine!
[Here Luz made a small choking noise, but was still grinning despite herself].
I guess I could be persuaded.
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she wondered if her head was the safest place to be. there so many doubts and insecurities crowded in there that if she wasn't in control, they'd threaten to take over.
and no trickery! she promised!]
That's pretty much exactly what she needs. I keep hoping Rue washes on shore someday, this place would be going pretty much cold turkey. Which would be rough, but better that than maybe doing damage she can't undo.
[she did tend to look more to her future, hoping that it would be easier, safer to make friends in college who were actually her own friends, not a fair-weather best friend or her sister's friends. before coming here, she never really had anyone to listen to her or her problems]
All right, but that I'm trying to discourage. Even though their licks work as kind of novocain and neosporin all at once.
[and Lexi grinned back, even though she was about as red as a ripe tomato]
Me, too.
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