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 Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 1:06 pm
Delayed Returns
Participants: Anastacia and Cesc
Location: Anya's house
Type: {PRP}
Status: Complete
--- Summary ---
Cesc visits Anya to catch up and show her his growth to Sigel! Moments are had. 
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Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 10:49 am
 Mid-Morning Musings{September 10th, 2014}
Anastacia saw the Stag to the door where she murmured another 'thank you' to her friend and imparted a goodbye along with a 'see you soon' that would most certainly be kept. "Let's not go another few months like that. It's not right to only see your friends after something alarming has happened," is what he had said the night before. She had agreed then and she most certainly did now. They would keep in touch.
Slipping into her room - blessedly free from a curious barrage of questions thanks to breakfast being in the works - Anastacia lingered in front of her door after she closed it. Her room was the same in all aspects, but the Stag's presence still lingered in the room as it had so long ago last November. The bedroom air seemed lighter, the morning sun pouring in somehow brighter, and Anya herself felt better than she had ever felt before. It was almost odd, but as with giving Cesc his gift so soon after he had given her one, it felt so right.
Inhaling deeply, the spider queen floated toward her bed to fix the sheets that had been rumpled the night before and subsequently ignored after their move to the living room. As she neared her task, the Widow caught sight of herself in the bureau mirror and had to pause to examine her reflection.
I really do look better, she thought to herself, conviction hitting home and exemplifying that feel-good sensation she was rocking. The Frei turned her head left and then right, opening her crown and moving the legs around her face as she did so. From there she stretched her wings out wide and the morning light caught the silken webbing that lined them and made them glow gold. The visage was beautiful. Anya felt her heart start to beat a little faster.
Slowly the Virus Frei started to raise her hands to her throat to unclasp the necklace that had been put there for show, but as they brushed past the section of ribbon where a middle was not...Anya paused.
Cesc, dear Cesc, had grown into a handsome Sigel. He had worn his birth clothes just to show her them and his growth had only increased their fittings upon his person. His antlers had grown - branched out and lost their velvet completely - and so had his wings too. His face, his body, even his hands had become more somehow. More masculine. Bigger. No less fitting, however.
In the moments between his arrival and his departure, perhaps she had been too stunned for it to fully register. Certainly she was too engaged to really think on it. Regardless, last night he had shown to her that he had grown. This morning that fact was fully sinking in.
As she turned to the side and ran her hands over the mostly empty space below her bust, imagining feminine curves in place of air, rune, and sharp chitin, Anya found herself wondering why. Why had Cesc grown before her? She was older than him; wasn't that how it was supposed to work? Zul was older than she was, Lazarus was even older than the both of them...but clearly that wasn't a hard and fast rule.
All the same, it was a lingering thought, that question of why. Its brother 'when' had been answered last night and 'how' less so but still to some degree that it wasn't a bother. The Widow thought about what Cesc had told her of his life these past few months. Happy times scattered throughout but with a stream of scary, unhappy, and frustrating ones at the forefront and more than simply 'just recently'.
She had to wonder about that. If it was a matter of life events, Anya believed she had more than her fair share of those to count. She had even physically shared some of them with the Dawn Sigel himself! But if that was the case, she wouldn't be wondering right now.
The Frei sighed, puzzled and a little frustrated. She dropped her hands from her nonexistent middle and reached out to take hold of the two runs of lace Cesc had given her as a housewarming present. One black, one white; both high quality material that made her want to use them on something right this instant. Beautiful things. Things he had looked for and bought just for her.
"He deserved it," she told her reflection and there was certainty and strength in her voice. For whatever reason it was in truth, Cesc did deserve his Sigelhood. It was fact. If she had been asked to pick someone to grow and it couldn't be her, it would have been him. It wasn't just the present that set her mind on this; it was Cesc himself. After all he had done for her? The Stag deserved it for simply being himself. That was that.
Besides, her time to grow would come around. Whatever it was that triggered a Frei's transformation into a Sigel would happen for her too. This was a certainty and Anya could find comfort in that. One day, sooner or later, she would grow too. And when she did--
I want this lace on a dress when I go to show him.
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Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 10:51 am
Wellness Check
Participants: Anastacia and Iorek
Location: Iorek's House; Isle de Gambino
Type: {PRP}
Status: Underway
--- Summary ---
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Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 1:30 pm
Getting Back Out There
Participants: Zeke and Zurine
Location: Lab 305
Type: {PRP - CHECK UP}
Status: Complete
--- Summary ---
Zurine goes to Zeke for a Check Up.
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Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 12:33 pm
Riding In Cars With Raevans
Participants: Aina, Duncan, and Zeke
Location: Duncan's house and Lab 305
Type: {PRP - PICK UP}
Status: Complete
--- Summary ---
Aina is born!
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 11:53 pm
Christmas Shopping The mall was bustling this time of year. Decorated from floor to ceiling in Christmas regalia and signs that screamed 'deals here' and 'bargains there', people came in droves to do their holiday shopping. For Anya, it was a perfect time to feed and fight off any cabin fever that had cropped up since the cold weather had forcibly driven her indoors once again. Zeke had been all too happy to take her out - the vet had shopping that needed to be done like so many others - but now he was preoccupied with talking to some people he hadn't seen since college.
Or so it sounded like, the vet's voice carrying from just outside the department store, speech animated and laughter quite noticeably present even over the clamor of other shoppers. Fed to bursting, the Widow Frei was fine with this even in spite of the people that bustled about in massive waves of bodies. So long as she kept out of the tide things were fine and in doing so she found herself nestled at the edge of the jewelry counter, waiting for a break to cut across to the women's wear. Like most anyone, the glass case with its bright lights and sparkling wares caught her eye and Anastacia poured over bracelets, necklaces, and rings with mild interest. They were all pretty things and it seemed that most every one had some sort of tag or plaque declaring it was some percentage off its normal price.
"Can I help you with anything?" A middle-aged woman - nicely dressed although harried looking - turned her attention to Anastacia as another customer departed the counter. The Frei's eyes lifted to her and slowly she shook her head.
"No thank you; I'm just looking."
A stiff nod was given and the woman was off to the next person to come within a few feet of the cases. She had better luck with her question to a young man nervously peering at a selection of silver rings. Anya watched them for a moment, though a swell of noise cut off most of what he said to the saleswoman. "Present" and "girlfriend" were among the snatches she could pick out, which were enough to figure out why he was looking as anxious as he was. His words weren't strange, especially around this time of year, but even as fractured as they were it was enough to wake a small voice in the back of her mind that posed a question most people end up asking themselves at some point in their early lives - what about the ones you care about?
Anya paused just as she started to move and flicked her eyes down to the case and its contents. A small frown tugged the corners of her lips and she considered the thought. Cesc came to the forefront of her mind. The Stag had been so happy with the afghan she had given him, but that was then and this was now - on the doorstep of a major present-giving and receiving holiday. They did not have the sort of relationship the anxious shopper and his girlfriend had, but Christmas wasn't just about lovers or family from what she had seen over the course of four years. Her Guardian was her best example of that ideal. Not only did Zeke lavish his family, his boyfriend, and her generously during the holidays, he always had a little something for those he considered friends too. Anastacia most certainly considered Cesc to be just that so why not? But then again...what would she get him?
I've already made him an afghan. And even with her regained speed with a needle and thread, it was far too late to begin a project to make him something herself. She could manage a scarf, but that was hardly enough (or worthy) of the Stag, especially for Christmas. Slowly she floated along the edge of the jewelry cases, trying so hard to think. Something he can use or wear...Something classy or--
A person moved from the counter in front of her back into the tide of people. A flash of light off the sparkling items within momentarily blinded the Widow. When her vision cleared, the source of the flash was revealed to be a selection of men's watches. Anya drew toward them, eyes flicking over the timepieces with the same mild interest as before. Many of them were - in her humble opinion - chunky, with large faces in both circular and square shapes. Anastacia shook her head. Too big, too unsightly. Not only that, Cesc lived and worked at a bakery. Too much of a risk for a watch to get dirty.
"Maybe a silk tie," she began to say to herself, just as she found something else in that particular case. Near the far end, almost shoved off to the side as it were, was another watch. Unlike the others it wasn't a wristwatch and was instead suspended on a fine gold chain. It even had a lid, which had been intentionally left open so the face could be seen. It was plain to see that the pocket watch was hardly chunky. It was smaller, sleek looking, and it was undeniably classy.
"See something you like?"
She jumped, pivoting around to see Zeke standing behind her with that silly grin on of his.
"Sorry," the vet chuckled, looking apologetic at the startled expression on his Raevan's face.
"Don't scare me like that," was her reply, the frown returning briefly before she slowly nodded at his question. It would do no good to lie. "Yes I have. I...I want to get something for Cesc. For Christmas."
Zeke's pierced brows raised and his grin gave way to intrigue and curiosity. "Oh yeah? What do you have in mind?" He moved next to her, peering into the case at the uglier watches before Anya directed him.
"This here." She pointed at the watch, her finger hovering just over the surface of the case. Zeke leaned over and gave a whistle.
"It's nice! On sale too, see?" He pointed to the small placard next to the watch that declared it forty percent off. Anya nodded, looking at the price it was listed for now. Unfortunately, despite an allowance provided to her by her Guardian weekly for chores, Anastacia had left her money at home.
"I don't have my money on me, Zeke." She looked at her Guardian unhappily, though the vet did not return the expression. Instead he smiled softly, cocking his head slightly with a peculiar twinkle in his eye.
"Do you have enough for it at home?"
"I think so." She used her money for sewing and knitting supplies to be sure, but her expenditure wasn't insane. In fact, she had quite a nice bundle of cash saved up and tucked away for whenever she required it. "But if we leave, someone might buy it while we're gone."
"Don't worry, that won't happen!"
"How can you be so sure?"
"Easy! I'm going to buy it and you can pay me back when we get home!"
She stared at him as if she wasn't believing what she was hearing.
"Really?"
"Yup! How does that sound to you? I foot the bill now and you give me the sixty or so dollars later."
"You'd do that?"
He laughed, grin spreading anew. "You bet! What do you say, Anya? Sound like a deal?"
She looked between him and the watch once then twice. The third time she looked, she flicked her gaze to the other cases - the ones with the bracelets, rings, and necklaces too. Chewing her lip for a moment, the Frei finally nodded. Yes, that sounded like a plan.
"Okay Zeke...but what if I want to get something for Revon too?"
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Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 2:24 pm
Just a Walk in the Park
Participants: Yves and Zeke
Location: Café au Lait
Type: {PRP}
Status: Complete
--- Summary ---
Zeke meets with and aids Yves, the Guardian to the Living Bone Essence!
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 10:45 am
You`re Naga-nna Believe This
Participants: Cesc, Kla Han, Lette, and Zeke
Location: Lab 305
Type: {PRP - PICK UP}
Status: Underway
--- Summary ---
Kla Han is born!
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 1:06 pm
We`ll See About That
Participants: Anastacia, Ethiriel, Henry, and Zeke
Location: Henry's House; Isle de Gambino
Type: {PRP - CHECK UP}
Status: Complete
--- Summary ---
Anya and Zeke visit Ethiriel and Henry. Zeke performs a check up while Anastacia and Ethiriel reunite and bond.
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 9:06 am
Casino Royale
Participants: Anastacia and Cesc
Location: Royal Casino; Isle de Gambino
Type: {PRP}
Status: Underway
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Posted: Tue May 12, 2015 4:23 pm
CorrespondenceMarch 2015Participants: Ronan and Zeke
Location: Their Respective Homes
Type: {PRP}
Status: Complete
--- Summary ---
A series of emails between Ronan and Zeke regarding Ronan's unborn Frei and the Chimera project.
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Posted: Sat May 23, 2015 10:12 am
The Bark Knight
Participants: Amity, Ronan, and Zeke
Location: Lab 305
Type: { PRP - PICK UP }
Status: Complete
--- Summary ---
Barkbat is born!
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Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 9:39 am
Fancy Meeting You Here!
Participants: Anastacia, Oliver, and Zeke
Location: Barnes and Noble; Durem Mall
Type: {PRP}
Status: Underway
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Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:41 am
A Brief Exchange
Participants: Claire and Zeke
Location: Text Messages
Type: {PRP - Skype}
Status: Complete
--- Summary ---
Zeke discovers Claire caught a soul! A Brief Exchange To: Zeke
Hey Zeke? I need some advice if you can.
Sent: Sun Jun 21, 10:17 PM
To: Claire
Hey Claire! Long time no see! Whatcha need?
Sent: Sat Jun 20, 10:17 AM
To: Zeke
Sorry to bother you, hopefully I'm not keeping you from your work.
Sent: Sun Jun 21, 10:19 PM
To: Zeke
Well... I did it, my bottle is filled!
Sent: Sun Jun 21, 10:19 PM
To: Claire
Nah it's okay! I'm between appointments! Oh man really?! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Sent: Sat Jun 20, 10:21 AM
To: Zeke
You're the first to know, aside from Ma anyway. Thank you!
Sent: Sun Jun 21, 10:22 PM
To: Claire
I feel honored! And you're welcome! You know I was starting to worry when I didn't hear anything back from you for so long!
Sent: Sat Jun 20, 10:23 AM
To: Zeke
Haha well I certainly wasn't resting on my laurels, it was just a very hard decision to make.
Sent: Sun Jun 21, 10:25 PM
To: Zeke
I'm sure you're no stranger to hearing that, though.
Sent: Sun Jun 21, 10:25 PM
To: Claire
Oh for sure! I feel like I'll be hearing it a lot more in the future as well! Still have a few other bottles still yet to be returned!
Sent: Sat Jun 20, 10:26 AM
To: Zeke
Glad to hear I'm not alone there!
Sent: Sun Jun 21, 10:27 PM
To: Zeke
So here's my question - not sure how much help you can give me but it's kind of a strange situation.
Sent: Sun Jun 21, 10:30 PM
To: Zeke
I'm not actually IN Gambino right now, I'm with my mother in Russia visiting her friend when the capture happened.
Sent: Sun Jun 21, 10:31 PM
To: Claire
Oh wow! We're going to have a Russian Raevan, eh?! That's so cool! But what do you need to know?
Sent: Sat Jun 20, 10:33 AM
To: Zeke
We're due to start our flights back in a couple of days and I'm worried about getting the bottle through customs. It was one thing when it was empty but I don't want to chance it getting confiscated.
Sent: Sun Jun 21, 10:35 PM
To: Zeke
Is this something that has happened before or am I the first?
Sent: Sun Jun 21, 10:35 PM
To: Zeke
Would your courier service work through the postal system here, you think?
Sent: Sun Jun 21, 10:35 PM
To: Claire
Oh hey no need to be worried! We've had souls captured from outside the country a few times before in the past!
Sent: Sat Jun 20, 10:36 AM
To: Claire
But given how tight airport security is nowadays...I don't believe they do, no. They'll ship TO Russia I'm sure but I dunno about the opposite way.
Sent: Sat Jun 20, 10:36 AM
To: Zeke
Hmmm, that seems like it might be a problem. Then again, I would wonder if the x-rays would pick up a soul swirling around, they did not ask me about the empty bottle before so it may be something I have to risk..
Sent: Sun Jun 21, 10:38 PM
To: Zeke
Did those who had captures outside the country have much issue with that, if you know?
Sent: Sun Jun 21, 10:38 PM
To: Claire
I don't think an xray machine can pick up a soul. It's vaporous and I don't think they can pick up a liquid inside a bottle either. You'd have to worry about bag searches if anything. Did they look through your bags on the way in or did you not do carry on? I don't believe those who caught outside the country had any issues. The only issues they had was the capture itself!
Sent: Sat Jun 20, 10:40 AM
To: Zeke
I only had a purse for my carry-on, and that was searched when going through customs once we landed in Russia, but everyone else had their carry-ons searched as per protocol. So that would make the most sense - I'll put the bottle into my stored luggage and hope for the best.
Sent: Sun Jun 21, 10:44 PM
To: Zeke
Would you prefer I bring it down the Lab myself once I get in or would the courier service be better?
Sent: Sun Jun 21, 10:44 PM
To: Claire
I wish I could say I had some sort of sticker or something you could print out and slap onto the bottle as a 'get out of Russia free' card, but something like that would cause MORE suspicion I think!
Sent: Sat Jun 20, 10:45 AM
To: Claire
Either or works for me! But whatever works best for YOU more importantly! I'm sure you'll need time to get settled back in at home once you're back but if you want to just drop it off on your way home, that's fine by me! Just let me know when you'll be swinging by if you go that route. Heck, lemme know if you use the courier system! If the latter, be sure to include those documents I gave you and make sure they're signed, okay?
Sent: Sat Jun 20, 10:47 AM
To: Zeke
Duly noted. I'll keep you posted once I get back home.
Sent: Sun Jun 21, 10:50 PM
To: Zeke
I'm sure I'll have a lot more questions so I'll let you know when I'm all set to send it off!
Sent: Sun Jun 21, 10:54 PM
To: Claire
Awesome! And hey yeah if you have anymore questions or anything, just text away! I'm always available for Lab members! I really can't wait to find out what you caught! But hey, I'm about to head off to another appointment so expect a delay if you send another message, okay?
Sent: Sat Jun 20, 10:58 AM
To: Zeke
Thank you for your help, and good luck at your appointment! I'll let you know when I'm back in Gambino!
Sent: Sun Jun 21, 11:01 PM
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Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:47 am
Lab 305 Summer Tea Party
Participants: Everyone!
Location: Lab 305
Type: {ORP}
Status: Complete
--- Summary ---
It's the Lab summer party! This time it's fancy!
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