Blooming Lotus [Invitation Only]

[xDeaMagickax]

~ Adrien D. Lux ~

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Letting go of Rin's chain as she made her way on all fours to the corgi and was excited, "Like a kid at Christmas," she commented with a small grin. Rin was able to be gentle with the dog enough that he was wagging his tail. It was really cute, but Adrien wouldn't admit it. As the broad shouldered man replied to her assumption, the blond space traveler had a smirk on her face then snapped her fingers, "Aw there goes my intuition." Chuckling, Adrien had one hand on her hip and the over was dangling at her side. Although lax, her stance was strong as her shoulders were upright, her back straight as well.

As the crisp cool air swirled around the smell of flowers in the air, the pilot couldn't help, but a soft sigh escape her lips as she exhaled. The garden was very beautiful and it was only a few few away from the Koi Pond that had gotten bigger from the previous. As the paper lanterns of different colors lit up the garden they reflected on the water's surface and several fish burst from the water every now and again. There was a full moon out rising into the sky and perhaps the fish were basking in the lit of it's surface. The blond then perked up at the sound of a party brewing, "Yeah? A party sounds fun, but I don't know how much people time Rin can take. She gets shy around a lot of species, I include human in that even though she likes to hang around me."

Looking down at Rin petting the corgi, Adrien smiled again and then shook her head. Thinking on her last week with Rin... the beastgirl was a trip, sometimes she couldn't tell which way was up. All in all it was a lot of effort to keep Rin out of trouble, but being the current Slayer of Earth gave the platinum haired pilot a leg up on protecting the beastgirl from hostile aliens. "Mind if we keep ourselves parked here? I can have Dori take the Daughntliis somewhere more, hidden, if you want. Or should I be asking the real boss?" Raising a single eyebrow at the well dressed man, she stepped forward and offered her hand, "I'm Adrien. You got a name or do you want me to keep calling you Stranger? Nobody seems too keen on introducing themselves around here I've noticed."

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Out Of Candy
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My Ride ~ The Daughntliis [Interior]
Right&Left ~ Bonnie&Clyde The 4000 Series [built in scope for long range targeting]
Navigation ~ D.O.R.I [Sprite Avatar]
Repair Droid ~ D.R.O.O.G Travel Model "Scottie"

Bjork ~ Army of Me

New York City 3014

[HanyoWolf]

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Rin made a strange squealing noise as Ein's wet nose touched her skin. It startled her, and she pulled back her hand reflexively. Her chains rattled as her whole body jumped a little. Looking down at him, she saw his bright eyes and wagging tail, and couldn't resist.

"Corgi!!!!! Rin like dog corgi. Rin like! Rin like!" she squealed.

Without warning, she scooped up the little dog and nuzzled her face against his fur, cooing softly. She hugged him to her torso tightly, probably more tightly than comfortable. She nuzzled her cheek against his furry neck and smooshed her face against his, cheek to cheek. The creature couldn't contain herself. She was so enthralled in loving the fuzzy, happy little creature. She had trouble knowing how to express her enthusiasm properly. After pulling her face away to look at him some more, she had this strange desire to bite it. So she brought the dog's ear to her mouth, ready to give little gnaws of happiness, much like a playful puppy would do (not that the creature knew that), when she suddenly froze. A sixth sense made Rin feel Adrien and Jet's eyes on her, and she turned, Ein still in her hands, ear half way to her open mouth, a look of a child caught with his hand in the cookie jar in her big eyes...





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((I am thinking of this right now lol ))

[Naughty Dog Jak]

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__■ Location(s): Sitting Room/Garden
__■ Socialising in the Sitting Room: Faye Valentine, Edward (Wong Hau Pepelu Tivrusky IV)
__■ Greeting newcomers outside:Ein, Jet Black.
__■ Theme: Cat Blues

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Arms still folded as he stood in place, yet with an open expression on his face, Jet gave a brief smirk at Adrien’s realisation her assumption was incorrect and nodded; although after which a pause lingered as the space pilot took a moment to better absorb her current surroundings. Now that night had fallen, the gardens surrounding the main building seemed to take an entirely different appearance, dim light casting innumerable shadows and accentuating the effect from reflective surfaces, making it appear infinitely more mysterious as a result. At this point Jet glanced back at Ein to find the canine was still on the receiving end of quite a great deal of affection from Adrien’s comrade, even if her enthusiasm was reaching a point that may have been considered a little excessive. Ein at least seemed to take it in his stride; he’d always been quite a passive creature considering how much Edward danced around him, often quite literally. Although Jet did not find time to contemplate this for long as Adrien seemed to complete her appraisal of her surroundings, her reaction to the prospect of joining a party quite positive, if not without some concern for her comrade, to which Jet glanced back at Rin briefly before replying.
”Well, you could always come back out here if it gets too much for her; seems like it’s going to be a pleasant night.”
Casting his gaze upward to look at the stars and the luminous moon overhead, Jet slowly lowered his line of sight once again at hearing Adrien making reference to the ship she arrived in; the Daughntliis. Now he could put a name to the craft, Jet was slightly concerned his memory wasn’t jogged by the knowledge; was that what he’d known it by upon seeing it last? Looking over the silver craft, Jet’s eyes narrowed very slightly for an instant before his previous manner returned, turning back toward Adrien.
”I don’t think it’ll be a problem, but I’d check with the people that run the place first...”
Watching as she stepped forward, offering her hand, Jet looked upon Adrien with a small but genuine smile, followed by an affirmative nod as he extended his hand also in response, presently taking Adrien’s hand for a firm handshake.
”Jet Black.”
With a short chuckle, Jet could only assume Adrien meant the silver-haired woman that hastily fled moments before; if he overheard correctly earlier, her name was Ness, although she certainly didn’t come across as the trusting sort, so it came as little surprise she left without an introduction. As it was, she would likely divulge her name freely when she felt more at ease, to which Jet glanced in the direction where Vanessa disappeared upon releasing Adrien’s hand before presently turning back to look upon the space pilot once again.
“Hmm, I’ll hazard a guess she didn’t introduce herself, then? Don’t take it personally, I doubt she meant anything by it; she hasn’t been here all that long either.”
A small yip caught Jet’s attention as he glanced back toward Ein, the canine now in the midst of a tight embrace from Rin, although it was more the fact one of his ears were about to be bitten that he seemed to make a sound of protest, the dog’s eyes darting from Rin to himself and Adrien with a look of worry.
Recalculating; underdeveloped social behaviour exhibited by lifeform, non-malicious actions exhibited may result in collateral damage; cautionary retreat advisable.
Making another small sound of protest, Ein attempted to wriggle free, although not with enough force to startle as he spared Jet a somewhat pitiful look in the hope for some assistance.
”Ah, I should add there is food available too, not including Ein.”
At this Ein succeeded in sliding from Rin’s grasp, retreating a short distance to stand beside Jet and shake his fur, he kept watchful gaze on Rin nonetheless. Eyes still bright and ears aloft, they gave a small twitch at the sound of an unfamiliar voice. It seemed the feline had retreated for now, but wanted to converse with him later; bizarre but intriguing, Ein spared a short glance skyward as Jet continued.
”If you follow me I’ll show you to the main building.”

Pausing to allow Adrien and Rin to make a decision as to whether they would follow, Jet presently started back toward the inn, Ein turning and skittering on ahead through the darkness, following the multicoloured light offered by the lanterns. When they emerged from the trees, Jet noticed Spike was still lurking about the open sliding door connected to the Sitting Room, to which he called out to his comrade, Ein already scampering back into the building through the door.
“Hey, Spike.”

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Watching as another two of the inn’s inhabitants arrived in the room, Faye could see Edward seating herself at Nolan’s table as she beckoned another two arrivals into the room. As the new guests moved toward Edward, Faye paused, contemplating whether she should join them or not as she took a sip of tea. Edward on the other hand was much more vocal, cheering somewhat as Kari agreed to join her at Nolan’s table along with Lilith, to which she lowered Nolan’s plate to the table and lifted a single amanattō from the plate, waving the sugar-coated confection about in the air with considerable enthusiasm.
”Lots of sweets too! Have some, have some!”
Pointing toward the platter upon the table where Faye sat, Edward gave a wide grin as the Faye’s eyes widened at first before giving a slightly awkward smile and also gesturing toward the platter yet still of various sweet cakes. Perhaps sitting at a table away from the food was a better idea after all, witht hat in mind she rose from her seat and drifted toward the table where Edward had already seated herself and Nolan was in transit toward.

Queen Kari Mario

[ruroken darkblade]

Listening to:

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Now I lay you down to sleep. For your soul is mine to keep...

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Nolan just smiled when Faye said that she might come and join him for a meeting of the minds. It was always better to smoke with other people than it was to alone and apart from the Mistress ,may her soul rest in peace, he didn't know of anybody else who did partake.
" A little rambunctious isn't she" he smirked as she run off yelling 'transportation!' He shook his head. At least he got a little help though and wouldn't be causing a scene messing everything up.
" Shall we?" he said to Faye as he gripped his stick he was using for a cane and limped over to his table. It was still a bit awkward for him as he was used to using a cane to help him not trip over things and not as support.
It took him a minute or so but the necromancer got to his table and carefully took a seat. Then he took a sip of his tea and took a bite of whatever it was. He was horrible with the names.
" Dig in" he told them with a half-full mouth and swallowed his food with another drink of his tea.
" Wish someone would of pulled out the liquor though..." Then it seemed two other people took a seat with them.
" Well pull up a chair. Got a whole platter here if ya'll are hungry. " Nolan told them.
Then he had gotten an idea about the liquor cabinet which he knew was kept locked. " wanna know where the term 'Skeleton key' come from?" he held out his hand with a finger pointed up towards the ceiling and with a small flash of blue flame a key appeared above his finger and fell to his hand. The handle was a rather creepy looking flat skull with a few segmented pieces of bone sticking out of the other end. " forms with the lock..fits most of 'em" he said. " iiiif anybody is up for a drink..." He knew Spike may get mad but dude was slackin'!






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When you die, you will wake. Now your bidding is mine to make...

[Zelic Frobe]

xMissionExterminatex

[I am not going to reply as Ryuu until Zelic edits for Himiko. I have described in several posts the weather outside and even written it on the front page. Ryuu is also not even in the Sitting Room at this point in time. I am writing out an Adrien post now and it will be up in a bit.]

[apologies, work's been tough lately. I fixed it and will attempt to be more diligent in the future.]

[xDeaMagickax]

Zelic Frobe

xMissionExterminatex

[I am not going to reply as Ryuu until Zelic edits for Himiko. I have described in several posts the weather outside and even written it on the front page. Ryuu is also not even in the Sitting Room at this point in time. I am writing out an Adrien post now and it will be up in a bit.]

[apologies, work's been tough lately. I fixed it and will attempt to be more diligent in the future.]

[Thank you.]

[Naughty Dog Jak]

Spike Spiegel
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● Status: Relaxed/Slightly concerned
● Current Location: Sitting Room
● Objective: Assist new arrivals
● Attire: Silk dress shirt/suit jacket
● Theme: Rush

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■ Socialising in the Sitting Room: Faye Valentine, Edward (Wong Hau Pepelu Tivrusky IV)
■ Greeting newcomers outside:Ein, Jet Black.

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Little could be seen beyond the window due to the numerous shadows that continued to multiply as the sunlight finally ebbed away, leaving only dim illumination from the multicoloured lanterns that hung in various locations about the garden. Exhaling a long sigh, Spike had to admit defeat; he could barely see the flowerbeds surrounding the exterior of the building, let alone the further reaches of the garden where Jet had ventured. Yet everything appeared calm and there was no indication of trouble; it seemed Jet may have been right after all, to which Spike lowered his gaze before slowly turning from the window to look across the room. He was glad to see both Kari and Lilith had reappeared after settling into their room and were tentatively starting to socialise; the fact Nolan was sitting with Edward however did cause his eyebrows to rise slightly in amusement as she continued to babble her usual nonsense-speak. At which point Spike gave a slight smirk before his gaze travelled on to settle on Faye for several seconds, although she on the other hand stared directly at him with a look somewhere in between annoyance and indifference whilst she folded her arms, her gaze darting sideward to which Spike followed the prompt and followed her line of sight toward the bar.
Pausing at first, Spike reached into his back pocket with a look of realisation, retrieving the keys for the liquor cabinet and eyeing them for some seconds before moving from the window and crossing the room, coming to a halt at the bar under Faye’s watchful gaze as she followed Nolan toward the other table. Crouching behind the bar and opening the refrigerated cabinet, Spike began to retrieve several bottles including Hitachino Nest Beer, various bottles of sake and several other alcoholic drinks. He paused upon placing them on top of the bar however when his gaze settled on Edward and Lilith, to which he reached just aside of the bar for various bottles of soft drinks, placing them on top of the bar also before walking around and lifting several, carrying them to the table where Faye previously sat and the platter of food still remained. On his second trip however he carried a small glass and a bottle of scotch amongst several glasses also as he placed the last of a fair number of bottles next to the platter of sweet cakes before turning and walking toward the table where Nolan had chosen to sit with Edward, Lilith, Kari and presently Faye also. Placing the glass next to Nolan and pouring some of the amber liquid into the glass, Spike pushed the glass against Nolan’s hand with a smirk as he lifted the ‘skeleton key’ from Nolan’s hand and spoke to the blind necromancer in a slightly hushed voice.
"If you want more you can always ask Faye; just get her off her lazy a**.”
”I heard that!”
Ignoring Faye’s retort as she sat down next to Nolan, Spike simply turned toward Lilith and Kari with a polite smile as Edward babbled on.
”There’s a platter of food on the table over there and a fair few drinks to choose from. Just head over when you're ready and pick what you like.”
Turning to walk back toward the food and drink-laden table, Spike moved to place the bottle of scotch on the wooden surface, when Faye pushed an empty glass toward him, making Spike come to a dead stop. Seeing the expectant look on her face, looking for her glass to be filled like Nolans, Spike gave a short snort, but also found the opportunity to get even with Faye for her earlier comment.
“Do I look like some kind of waiter? For you, it's self service, Faye.”
Ignoring Faye's indignant expression, Spike then placed the bottle of scotch on the other table with the other food and drinks before scanning the room once again, seeing two more faces emerge, to which he gestured toward the table of food and drinks for the benefit of the succubus and Himiko before he retreated toward the window once again. Glancing back across the room, Spike gave a slight frown; Jet did seem to be taking quite a while, it was now starting to concern him a great deal more than expected. Approaching the sliding back door and pushing it aside slightly, Spike reached into his pocket once again for his box of cigarettes, cautiously glancing about to see if anyone noticed he still had them before peering outside.

Leaning onto the fixed section of the doorframe as he placed the cigarette between his lips, Spike paused to reach into his pocket for his lighter when he glanced up upon hearing a familiar voice and catching sight of movement close-by. With a slight frown, Spike squinted slightly into the darkness until he spotted Jet’s distinctive outline gradually coming into view, with two other silhouettes close-by. Raising the lighter to the cigarette and igniting it, but not yet inhaling, Spike inwardly relaxed considerably at seeing Jet emerge unscathed, snapping the lighter shut upon observing what seemed to be more figures approaching behind him.
“Should you really be doing that...?”
Looking upon Jet somewhat blankly and responding with a nonchalant shrug, Spike knew full-well he wasn’t supposed to smoke with his ribs still healing from the substantial breaks they had sustained and internal injury besides, but then a week without smoking at all was starting to get to him more than he cared to admit. Remaining silent as his gaze then shifted toward the unfamiliar faces Jet brought with him, Spike paused with the lit cigarette in his mouth and eyed them with more care than his casual posture would otherwise indicate. Jet however simply gave an exasperated sigh at Spike’s indifference for his well-being as he came to a halt next to the sliding door, gesturing back toward the emerging figures as Ein scampered into the building.
“Found our 'intruders'...”

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OOC: Will edit this tomorrow if need be. It's gone 5am and I need sleep.

Queen Kari Mario

[ScorpionsApprentice]

_____[Vanessa Courtez]

My x hot x look

[Theme of the Day]: [x]_____

Vanessa's eyes were closed as cold, painful tears dripped from beneath her eyelids. RIN was a harsh reminder of the very life Ness had come here to escape. Like a vicious slap across the face, the psychic realized she could never escape her past; not here, not anywhere. With a haggard breath, Vanessa opened up her blurry eyes as a few more tears dripped down to ripple the water. As it broke over the surface, a vision passed over her eyes, but not of the future...of her own bloody past.

~*~

Chains. They rattled like snakes against her wrists and ankles, each bound to those in front of her, and those behind her. Her own kind, which of them were deemed useful enough, anyway, strung up like animals, and likewise being herded into the hull of a ship. Despite their vast knowledge, they had never been in space before. The peaceful race had easily been taken over; many killed, many fled, and only a few had been captured for some unexplained purpose, Vanessa among these few. She was only 11 years old, though among her race, she might as well still be a 4 year old. Perhaps this was why the events beforehand, what good she knew of her home world, had been buried deep in a recession of her mind, now hardly accessible to the grown woman weeping over a hot spring. It was simply too painful to bear after what came next.

Space. She had never seen the stars close up before, and the sight simply took her breath away. It was stunning, beautiful, and magnificent in ways she couldn't put into words. For a moment, it took her fear away. For a moment, she felt excitement. The white dots twinkling amongst the infinite black reflected in her own silver gaze.

Darkness. Infinite, abysmal, inescapable. Upon arriving to her new home, she had been thrust into blackness with no information. The chains still clamped around her wrists, she was stuffed into a small cell, though she couldn't make out the dimensions of it. There was not a sliver of light to be found from anywhere, but her own gleaming eyes; it did her nothing. All she knew were the sounds around her, coming from other cells identical to her own. The rattle of chains, cries, screams, and howls from other creatures she'd never see the face of; not here, anyway. She never knew a greater terror...not yet

Pain. When she was finally dragged into the light, which had become offensive and harsh to bear, it became associated with nothing but the most excruciating pain. It always came in different ways. Different instruments, different scenarios, different guards, and different doctors. The result was always the same. Thick sobs, oozing blood, timeless blackouts, and crippling agony. Conditioning of the worst kind, and she never understood the purpose of it, not until it was far too late. These occurrences were frequent and extensive, to the point where the darkness became a reprieve, a refuge...but even then, the hurt, the fear, it always lingered. Because it would always come again.

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The memories came in flashes, muddied together, and too quick for her to pick apart, not that she would want to. Vanessa was wheezing by this point, for her lungs had restricted so much. She felt nauseas, as if she were still stuck in that horrible prison. A heavy hacking noise came from her as she coughed heavily, squeezing her eyes shut as a thin stream of tears broke against her cheek to drip against the rock she clutched to so desperately. Her head lowered slightly, causing her long ivory strands to fall over her shoulder, and dangle dangerously close to the water beneath her. Slumping back on her heels, Vanessa let her body weight finally collapse into the moss beneath her, and her cheek pressed itself firmly into the rock her fingers were embedded in. She was having a bad panic attack, and it took her a few more minutes with her eyes closed for her breath to finally relax a bit. Only when her breathing had become deep, and slow, did she dare open her eyes once again.

After she blinked through a few more tears, her silver eyes finally focused on her surroundings. Her gaze only held in the brilliant green of the pseudo forest surrounding the spring when she caught a thick ball of black. Silver eyes swiveled the slightest bit upward from her angle of sight to take in Martin's small form, staring intently at her. She stared at him dumbly for a moment, blinking once as she matched his feral gaze.

"Martin," she said abruptly, trying to force her body up, but she quickly realized that was far too much effort. Instead, her muscles relaxed slightly, and her fingers finally pulled out of the rock so she could curl her arms in closer to her chest. Her cheek remained against the rock as she said, "What do you want?" The words came out more snappy than she intended, but only because she was embarrassed and felt as vulnerable as a mouse under the cat's intense gaze. She seemed to realize her harshness immediately however, as a small blush of further embarrassment stained her wet cheeks.

"I-I mean...it's just..." she stuttered sheepishly, before her gaze fluttered down to glare at some mossy tree-roots instead of his intense eyes. They were a bit too much for her to take at the moment. "Sorry," she mumbled, like a child being reprimanded for slapping their sibling.

((OOC: Song changed again, to fit along sadly with the broken flashbacks. Hanyo, I love your new avi and how it looks like RIN! Zelic; hope Martin is prepared to handle the crazy ball that Vanessa is wink ))

[xDeaMagickax]

Я Ɏ Ʉ Ʉ
✿{Song of My Soul ~ Shiko No Uta}✿xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx✿{Kimono ~ Black and White Floral}✿xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx✿{Location ~ Kitchen, Sitting Room}✿




While Ryuu was in the Kitchen boiling another pot of tea for the guests, she was also getting together bit of an appetizer platter for those that were a bit peckish in the early evening of a night meant for celebration. Surprising to Ryuu, the cd player her sister kept in the Kitchen was not destroyed in the battle a full week ago. It was softly playing lovely music in the background as the young jorogumo carved into a yellow tail fish and hummed along to Shiko No Uta and swaying to a jazzy beat. The almost white of the yellow tail's insides displayed as slender clean hands moved a knife under the meat she was to carve for sashimi. The white jasmine rice cooking slowly since this morning and was cooling for her to mold. Seaweed was also in a stack next to her cutting board, the hostess was creating a sushi platter for the rest in the Sitting Room. There was even shrimp boiling in a pot on the stove for spicy shrimp rolls.

As the young jorogumo in black and white cut through three fishes, the stove's kettle whistled and she was slightly at a loss. Raw fish hands out before her, Ryuu clamored to the sink and used her elbow to turn it one, the water and a a bar of soap washed away the meat's juices. Ryuu moved with long graceful legs revealed under her short kimono as she crossed to the kettle and poured yet another pot full of tea. At this rate that could just switch between pots of tea, this particular batch was Jasmine Tea within a crimson teapot to be served in. She added a little bit of cinnamon to enhance the spice of the flowery tea.

Taking the hot pot into the Sitting Room, noticing that Nolan, Faye, Ed, and now Kari with little Lilith were all sharing the same table it made Ryuu's heart sing. She was glad that the new arrivals were being welcomed. Setting the crimson teapot down on the table, Ryuu looked about the table's inhabitants and announced, "I'll have sushi out in a little bit if anyone wants something with a little bit more substance. I hope everyone is enjoying themselves." Ryuu picked up the black cherry blossom teapot and gave everyone at that table a sweet smile with a chance to speak to her if they so choose, but she needed to get back into the Kitchen so wasn't going to make too much conversation and bowed to show respect.

Noticing Hanyo and Himiko having come in from outside, the koto was being returned to it's usual spot in the corner. The hostess took a moment and went to the pair of girls across the room. She stopped in front of them and bowed, "Himi-chan, thank you for playing koto for my beloved sister. I was moved by your song choices for the service. Arigato gozaimasu." Straightening, Ryuu gave a smile to Himiko then looked to the succubus that the young koto player had become very close with, "You look lovely Hanyo-chan, I appreciate you staying here as Blooming Lotus' protector."

Hearing Jet's voice and out of the corner of her eye, Ryuu sucked in air sharply then looked over more closely at the sliding door. Giving an apologetic look to both Himiko and Hanyo, Ryuu said, "Excuse me ladies," then rushed over to the backyard exit plucking the lit cigarette right out from Spike's mouth. "I already caught you this morning, I don't need to tell you the consequences. You know them. Plus... it makes your lips taste like ew," she said softly at the end and leaned closer to him avoiding his soft spots as Jet gave her a bit of on eye before returning to the festivities himself, Ein trotting after him as well. Looking up to Spike, Ryuu placed a hand on his cheek and lifted onto her toes to kiss him for a few yet long moments. Stroking his cheek with her thumb, the young jorogumo said pressing her forehead against his, "I want you to heal, my love. Please just let yourself heal."

Pulling back only slight as two figures walked up to the back door from the Garden, Jet didn't seem alarmed so things must have been alright. When the pair came into few, Ryuu was surprised by the strength of stance in the woman and the oddity of her company. As they approached from being a bit far behind Jet, Rin was interested in everything, the blond woman was waving with a smile. At first though... Ryuu thought the blond was a man at first glance. "Hi! I'm Adrien!" she said as she approached with her hand out. Ryuu looked to Spike and then back at Adrien giving the star traveler a light handshake before letting her shake with Spike. "Hello, Adrien-san, we are the owners of Blooming Lotus Inn and we would like to invite you and your interesting companion for a night of music, drinking, and merryment." The space traveler laughed and seemed light hearted, "Sounds great, badass. We won't be any trouble, Rin here is a little shy, but I think she'll warm up to the relaxing atmosphere you guys have got going on."

Ryuu looked down at the companion Adrien called Rin and smiled , "Well hello, Rin-chan. I am Ryuu and this is Spike. It's very nice to meet you."

Queen Kari Mario

[Island Paradise Queen]

Kari Mario & Lilith Mario

Kari and Lilith comes over to the table and Kari couldn't help but giggle before turning to another man that was at the table, who had offered them to pull up a chair and sit down. They happily accept as Kari helps Lilith into her seat and then she sister down next to her. Kari thanks the man for the kind offer as Lilith grabs a few of the sweet cakes for herself. Then Kari takes a few for her as well while listening to the man. Then Kari looks up at the ceiling to see a flash of blue flames and then a key appears above the man's finger. Kari stares at him with an impressive look on her face. Then she gives the man a small smile.

"That was amazing. But, I'm afraid I have to decline. Thanks for the offer though." Kari said.

Then Kari looks with a smile as Spike, the one that assisted them, comes over to the table with several bottles and glasses. Kari giggles as she listens to the conversations, especially when he commented to the man about asking the woman, which she guess was Faye, to get him some by advising her to just get her off of her butt. Then Kari turns to spike and he gives him a nod as thanks for the kind offer. They did need to eat as it was close to dinner time and they needed to eat again.

"Thanks for the offer, Spike. I think that might be a good idea." Kari said.

Before Kari could get up from her seat, she turns to Ryuu with a smile as she hears her announce about Sushi being done in a little bit. She gives Ryuu a smile and a nod before the owner went back to what she was doing. Kari turns back to Faye and the man before she can get up to get something for her and Lilith.

"Hey, can you watch Lilith for me while I get her and I something to eat and drink? I won't be long." Kari asked kindly as she gives a polite smile.

[ruroken darkblade]

Listening to:

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Now I lay you down to sleep. For your soul is mine to keep...

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It was about the time when he offered the key to Faye that Spike showed up, setting down some bottles and pouring him a drink before taking the key from his hand. 'busted' The blind necromancer thought to himself with a cheeky grin. Spike then whispered to him about if he wanted another one to just ask Faye to get off her lazy a**, which just made him laugh quietly.
Their responses to each other were funny and a sign of two people having to put up with each other for a long period of time.
" I'll do that." The necromancer pulled out a dollar to put in Spikes belt , to pick on him; which was a favorite past time of his here at the inn, but the man moved away.
The young woman thanked him and declined on the drink however. They both seemed very sweet. It wasn't often they got children here and Nolan loved kids.
Ryuu came over telling them about sushi and asking if they had a good time to which Nolan happily replied " oh yeah. Thank you hon you are a saint. " She was about to get the dollar but being blind and them not staying still long enough he just opted to put it back in his pocket and take a sip of the drink Spike had poured for him. " I'm Nolan by the way" he introduced himself to Kari before she asked if Faye and himself would watch Lilith for her causing him to turn to Faye. " aw I bet your great with kids. And yeah sure thing hon. I can't watch much of anything but we'd be happy too"

Now being a man who basically heard every little thing that went on around him he had heard the distinct noise of Spikes lighter as he tried to light up a cigarette and then Ryuu telling him off.
So very loudly he laughed " haha! you got busted!" he kept laughing but his own broken ribs started to act up which caused him to hack and cough and fall down on the floor on his side, hurting himself further. " ouch...." he twitched and lay there for a minute before slowly bringing himself back up. Even though it was bad for him as well, Nolan was kind of glad nobody was going to pluck a cigarette out of his mouth until he was healed, but then it just made him kind of sad and he let out a sigh and took another drink. " Just means you are one lucky guy Spike" Nolan smirked and lit up his own cig, trying very hard not to cough up blood infront of the kids.





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When you die, you will wake. Now your bidding is mine to make...

[HanyoWolf]

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Rin hesitated for a moment, slowly closing her mouth. Then, feeling Ein struggle, she released him from her arms. She smirked through her chagrin at realizing the inappropriateness of her actions. Seeing Ein had cheered her up immensely after being so frightened by the telepathic woman of earlier. She even felt brave enough to walk beside Adrien and Jet into the sitting room full of people.

As soon as the door slid open, Rin gazed around at all the new things to look at. The room had a brightness about it that contrasted with the dark enclosure of the spaceship that had become her new dwelling in the past week. Her eyes darted around, resting for strangely long periods of time on seemingly normal objects. She stared at the blank wall for a moment, enjoying the color. Then she stared at an empty plate, marveling how the light shone on the surface. She watched steam rise in little waves from the teapot Ryuu had just provided. In fact, she was so distracted that it took her a moment to realize the room was full of an assortment of people, the likes of whom she had never met before. She took in each face in turn, the amazed look on her face drifting into quiet placidity. None of them were looking at her with any feeling of intimidation or anger. To the contrary, this was a gathering of relatively calm, happy people. The atmosphere in the room was comforting. Rin raised her head and spoke loudly, addressing the whole room.

"Project RIN." she said, gesturing to herself with he right thumb. As she did so, her chain rattled with a musical little jingle. She then proceed to repeat her prepared speech of introduction. This time, her tone was a little lighter. Still the weird, learned-by-heart quality, but this time her voice didn't quiver with fear."Reconstructed Intelligent Neutrality. Project RIN poses no immediate threat. Neutrality successful. Project RIN possesses traits of both originating parent organisms. Gross Motor skills of like-human capability. Memory and comprehension minimal but improving."

Her introduction complete, she sidled over to Adrien's side and hid shyly behind the blonde's petite shoulder. How this was supposed to take focus off of the strange creature was anybody's guess. Nevertheless, Rin folded her wings against her head and thrust her chains into Adrien's hands, not looking at anyone anymore.





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((thanks Scorpions ^_^ Rin actually came about from a contest to create an avi with the gimpi base. I didn't win for looks, but I won for best character development. I liked her too much to let the idea die there. Glad I have a real cool place to explore her now, she's been sitting in the back of my mind wanting to be used for ages.))

[HanyoWolf]

♔Location: Sitting Room♔
♔ BloodLust Level: Minimal♔

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Lady Hanyo took great care in placing the koto down properly. Not knowing much about the instrument herself, she was afraid to break it. It was an awkward shape, not really heavy, but strange to carry. Lady Hanyo had trouble picturing petite little Himiko lugging this thing around. No wonder it mostly stayed in the sitting room.

She settled down cross legged on the floor, not really bothering to care if the position gave anyone an upskirt shot. The only person in the room who would be brass enough look would be Nolan, and he was blind. Himiko snuggled herself in, her bottom fitting in between Lady Hanyo's crossed legs perfectly. The succubus wrapped her arms around her slight frame, resting on Himiko's lap gently.

"Thanks, Miss Ryuu" she acknowledged the lovely jorogumo. It was a little strange to hear herself being called 'Hanyo-chan'. Weird, but nice. Especially considering their first encounter, Lady Hanyo had succeeded in hitting on Spike right in front of her. "But you've got an elegance I could never pull off." Lady Hanyo gestured vaguely at all of Ryuu in her soft, gentle serenity. "I just use what I was given. That includes this whip. I do what I do because of what I've got."



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[Zelic Frobe]

☼Mårʈin, ʈhe Wizårɗ☪

Martin watched the psychic's panic attack with mild indifference, instead marveling at the strength she had. While he watched her face twist in memories of pain and anguish, the small black cat didn't even move a whisker. Even when the woman collapsed he didn't twitch. The scene passed before him as if he were watching a movie.

When she finally addressed him, he twitched an ear at her snappyness, then slowly picked his way down his own rock to sit in front of her whilst she apologized. "You're not human," he stated matter-of-factly. "I can tell by your scent. Furthermore, you're lucky I decided to pursue. I happen to know of a great remedy for sadness." He rolled on the grass next to her and onto his back, then wiggled his paws at her. "Rub my tummy and tell me what's wrong. And your name. I find mind reading invasive."

So what if she was a powerful psychic that could probably turn him to puree if she sneezed? He wanted a tummy rub and she needed to relax, so it was a win-win as far as the cat was concerned. The wizard could pick her brain later.

[Martin's so much easier to post. I just go 'Arrogance, Adorableness, Swag' and I've got a post, lol]
[Scorpion, most of the character's ive RP'd have been insane. i got this, at least. Martin... we'll see lol]

[Zelic Frobe]

✿xxxxxŦαkαħαşħ𝔦 Ħ𝔦𝖒𝔦kσxxxxx✿

£σcαʈ𝔦σŋ: Sitting Room
Åcʈ𝔦σŋ: Sitting
Yʊkαʈα Ċσ𝔩σѓ: White with indigo butterflies
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Himiko's stomach rumbled when Ryuu announced that she was going to make sushi. She was starving, and the desserts didn't do anything to help that. Silently she cursed herself for missing out on a meal just so that she could play during the service, but when Ryuu approached her and thanked her for playing, she took it back.

"Thank you very much, Ryuu-sama," she said, bowing as best she could while sitting down. "It was my honor to play." When the jorogumo ran off, Himiko settled back into Hanyo's chest and ate one of the desserts she had taken. The pastry was delicious and flaky and filled with a raspberry preserve, and a soft groan of pleasure escaped her. She loved raspberries. When the alcohol hit the table, she considered it and then decided not to. Her last experience was vivid enough that she didn't feel that now was the time to repeat it.


[Okay, I know I'm getting into a character when I start deciding what kinds of food they like.]