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Echo of People-ing 101 ([personal profile] individualized) wrote in [community profile] deercountry2022-04-07 01:45 am
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The New Person

Who: Echo + Pandora House & Friends
What: Meeting or reintroducing yourself to the new housemate.
When: Arrival time in April.
Where: In and around the Pandora Hearts house.

Content Warnings: Allusions to abusive conditions

Oz just happened to find Echo on the boardwalk after she finally made it to shore and got her bearings. She followed him home! ...Well, maybe it was more like he dragged her. Although "dragging" would imply she hadn't willingly grabbed his hand...

ANYWAY, regardless of semantics, he's taken her to the house the people from his world (and then some) inhabit. Oz will be handling the initial settling in, making her pick a room that's more than a storage closet with a place to sleep, etc.

For everyone else, there's a good chance Oz proceeded to tell you Eko-chan was here! Or maybe you saw her arriving or are just seeing her for the first time around the house. And Echo will definitely be around the house, as interesting as it is. At some point, you could find her just about everywhere she can reasonably get to. Echo won't intrude on some's personal room without invitation, and she probably wouldn't spend too much time in any of the stranger places like the basement, because she spent enough time in Vincent's room already, thank you. She has a habit of just quietly observing from one out-of-the-way spot with a good view and not showing much emotion. Unless you're very perceptive, you may not even spot her at first. She does need to do things like go from place to place and eat, so you can certainly find her moving about, as well. Echo could also be found in her room.

Since I'm still learning about the house, I'm going to trust you guys with the exact settings this time if that's okay.
swornto: (pic#15155569)

[personal profile] swornto 2022-05-02 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, the desk! We can make it any colour that you like, Eko-chan! Then you can be happy to write in your journal there, right?

[Oz has decided! A new desk, it shall be!]

Blue suits you... Wanna get a blue desk?
swornto: (01. childish laugh)

[personal profile] swornto 2022-05-02 11:16 pm (UTC)(link)
They can be!

[Oz will find a way to paint a desk for Echo, if it's the last thing he does! After all, it seems like the most simple way to introduce her to the concept of decorating her room. She'll have a practical piece of furniture and some optional colours.]

What do you say? Want to go into town together and look?
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[personal profile] swornto 2022-05-18 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
Then let's go! It's a date!

[He really needs to watch his mouth, before he embarrasses himself. Oz offers her his hand, bouncing on his heels with eagerness. Brightening Echo's life is apparently the highlight of his day.]
swornto: (08. flustered)

[personal profile] swornto 2022-05-18 08:49 am (UTC)(link)
[Oz has also noticed, a bit too late, that he used the word 'date.' Normally he uses such language to diffuse tension or get a reaction, but it's embarrassing to use it on Echo. Maybe because she's a friend and he's used to one-off chats with strangers.

He also has to recover from his new expression.]


Ooh, you're gonna trust me to lead? What if I take you somewhere weird~?

[Gently, he tugs her towards the door. Looking forward while he corrects his face.]
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[personal profile] swornto 2022-05-18 08:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Because sometimes weird is fun?

[He laughs nervously, aware that he is digging his own grave. He appreciates her pronouns, which do help him to behave.]

But alright, I'll stay in line. We'll only pick up the basics today~ Weird stuff some other day?
swornto: (peace)

[personal profile] swornto 2022-05-19 10:47 am (UTC)(link)
Right, right. We'll find a basic desk and chair today... Maybe we can find a shelf to display stuffed animals on or a wardrobe to put dresses in tomorrow!

[Oz leads her out of the house, waving farewell to their haunted housemates, and pauses at the gate. He debates using the 'lamp friends' to teleport them into a shopping district, but ultimately stays his hand. He's sure that Echo wouldn't mind a walk and this way he can keep her longer.]

Let's go! Weather is great and your desk awaits, Eko-chan!
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[personal profile] swornto 2022-05-20 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
Of course I'm thinking far ahead!

[He adjusts his hold on her hand, insistent in how he links their fingers together.]

We've got a looong time to be together now! Unless you're thinking of slipping away~? Should I be worried that you're a Cinderella?
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[personal profile] swornto 2022-05-27 12:38 am (UTC)(link)
It's from a fairytale I read recently. Guess I'll have to read it to you next time.

[Oz flashes her a carefree smile;] But I'm glad that you aren't gonna leave me again. I don't think I could stand it, if I'm to be honest.
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[personal profile] swornto 2022-05-27 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
[He maintains his smile, even if her apology hurts him deeply. It isn't her fault. It's the memory of those last moments and watching her turn into dust... Knowing that Echo was gone forever and they had only just started to understand each other.

Unconsciously, he tightens his grip on her hand.]


It's okay. I was hurt because I like you, Echo. And I was so happy that we met. You don't have to apologize for that kind of pain.