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 Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 4:17 pm
Laying on his bed, Sid held Salmon aloft, staring up at the cute, cheerful grizzly bear plushie. "What? Hmmm...he might get mad at us if we do that though..." he said, as if replying to something the bear had said. "And we haven't had a chance to see how angry he gets..." Sid mused, rolling onto his side and placing Salmon on the bed beside him. "But, since he doesn't know about the secret passages, he couldn't be sure it was us, could he?" he went on, ending on a high-pitched giggle. Nodding decisively, he got up, sticking Salmon comfortably under one arm, and sneaking over towards his favorite tapestry. He lifted up a small corner of it, and felt around for a few seconds, emitting another, quickly stifled giggle of glee as a small doorway opened almost silently in the wall beside him.
Stepping into the darkness, his small giggles could still be heard faintly for a few seconds, until the passageway entrance shut behind him, leaving the young boy's room empty.
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Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 10:49 pm
Meanwhile...
Puttering around the kitchen, Vashtya was whistling cheerfully as he poked around in the assorted cabinets and cupboards, dusting things off and wiping things out as he encountered them. He wasn't even halfway through, and already his face was smudged with something black (what, I don't think we want to know), his clothes were torn in at least two places, his hair was mussed, and he was sweaty. So far, this was turning out to be a far bigger project than he'd imagined it to be. Didn't anyone clean this place out once in awhile? He wondered, wrinkling his nose in distaste as he watched a spider crawl across a now-clean countertop. Mercilessly, he used a spare napkin to squish it, making a small tut-tutting noise as he threw the now-dirty paper product into a nearby trash can.
Moving over to the large fireplace, set with a massive spit, Vash cringed at the ashes that hadn't been swept out in what appeared to be years. Getting onto his hands and knees, he lifted up the metal wood-rack, almost buried in ash and chunks of blackened wood. Holding it gingerly in two fingers, Vash set it to the side, sighing mournfully as a small flake of ash floated down onto the already-cleaned floors. Guess that'll teach me to clean the floors first... Vash thought with a rueful grin. Suddenly, he froze, eyes darting about nervously as a dull knocking sound reached his ears. "That...had better not be rats." he muttered with a shudder, following the sound over to a set of cabinets he hadn't been through yet. When he reached them, the knocking stopped, only to pick up again a few seconds later, and a short distance away. Narrowing his eyes, Vash crept towards the new site of the knocking, utterly perplexed.
Sid was having trouble containing his giggles as he watched Vash get unnerved by the seemingly sourceless knocking. Luckily for the young prankster, the cabinets were actually built into the walls (hence his ability to create a knocking noise from behind them). Although they were barely visible from the other side, the secret passage had a multitude of small slits through which he could observe his new guardian without being spotted in return, an advantage that he used to watch said guardian's reaction as the man searched for the source of the noise. When Vash muttered something about hoping it wasn't rats, Sid made a mental note of the dislike, sure it would come in handy at some point.
Moving again as Vash drew close to his current hiding place, Sid made a small snort of laughter, and threw his hands over his mouth, in a quick attempt to stifle the sound, almost dropping Salmon in the process. Freezing, he watched Vashtya through the nearest peep-hole, hoping he hadn't given away his location.
Vashtya froze as a small, childish snort reached his ears. Smiling to himself, he took off in the direction of the staircase, sprinting towards Sid's room. You little imp... he thought with a grin, pleased at the boy's penchant for mischief.
Eyes widening, Sid watched Vash freeze, then sprint for the stairs. Aaaaah! I have to beat him back! he thought in a brief flash of panic, still not sure enough of his new guardian to know how he'd react. Wings held tight to his body in nervousness, he took off in the pitch-black of the secret passage, his hands scrabbling nervously for the button to let him back into his room. The door swung open, leaving him face-to-face with a very composed-looking guardian. Uh-oh...this can't be good... he thought, swallowing and staring warily up at Vashtya, although his face remained deadpan. "Hearing things?" he tried, eyes flashing briefly with mirth at the remembered image of Vash when he'd thought the sounds might have been made by rats.
Crouching down in front of the winged boi, Vash grinned. "Squirt, you scared the heck out've me with that prank...I didn't realize there were secret passages..." he said. "Good one. But, in the future, I'd learn to stifle that laughter a bit better so you don't get caught, got it?" Vash continued, ignoring the shocked look on Sid's face. "But I want you to remember that I was your age once too...and I WILL find out you're the one behind mischief...eventually." he went on, catching the youngster's gaze with his own. "So I'd appreciate your saving the pranks for guests we invite over, alright?" he finished, eyes twinkling as he imagined what a little terror Sid was going to be as a teen. "I'll leave you to think on it while I finish cleaning up downstairs." he said cheerfully, running one grimy hand through his messy hair and heading for the door.
Sid nodded mutely, hardly able to believe his own luck. However, Vashtya's reaction did serve to confuse him a bit, as well. After all, what kind of guardian was he, encouraging him to do things like that to people. Narrowing his eyes, he thought to himself that, of all the people he'd ever met (and there weren't many, if he was honest), his guardian was the most confusing. It was something for him to think on, as he sprawled across his bed, Salmon next to him, although the bear was near-forgotten as he tried to puzzle it all out.
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 10:28 am
Humming off-key to himself, Vashtya made his way back down the stairs, practically skipping back into the kitchen. I think that went over alright... he thought to himself, deciding that tomorrow he'd take Sid out into the town to explore a bit--after all, he WAS rather curious as to what there was around here, exactly. Getting out a clean pot, he threw some vegetables, meat, water, and spices into it, and started up a fire, over which he hung it. As he left the stew to cook and simmer, he wandered off to finish cleaning, hoping to finish the downstairs before he called it a night.
Making a face, Sid rolled off his bed with a snort. I think I'm going to read for a bit... he thought, reaching under his mattress for his prized possession--a book on the torture practices of the spanish inquisition. Flipping through it's beaten, well-fingered pages, he flopped back across his bed, and began to read.
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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 12:26 am
Wiping his forehead with one tired forearm, Vashtya half-fell into a large chair in what he assumed was the living room. Gawd, but this place is huge... he thought to himself. I'm going to NEED to hire a maid if I plan on keeping it clean, or I'll be spending my entire life scrubbing things. he went on, grinning at the thought. Looking around him, he felt an odd sense of pride--the stone floors gleamed dully, the furniture positively shone, and the wall-hangings' bright colors were easily visible now that the veneer of dust had been removed.
As the sun climbed higher in the sky, Sid found himself yawning, even though he was getting to the description concerning the methods used for pulling out a reluctant confessor's toenails, a part of the book that usually had him in peals gleeful laughter. Sliding the book back under his mattress, Sid curled up around Salmon, and within moments, was snoring softly.
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2005 10:15 pm
A small nose nudged Sid's door open, followed by a dark, fluffy body patterned with turquoise and gold swirls. Another smallish fuzzy shape tumbled in after the baby sion--this one with hooves. Careful not to make any noise, Kovu stayed close to Mikhail...the evolved pooka, while mischievious, had nowhere near the creativity of the aquatic feline.
Mikhail crept up to the bed, using his claws to heave himself up onto the foot of it, and then leaning over to help drag the evoloved pooka up with him. Eyeing the sleeping Sid with an impish gleam in his eye, he padded up until he stood on the pillow right next to the child's head, and then nodded at Kovu. The pooka made his way carefully to curl up directly behind Sid's head, his fluffy back pressed firmly against the base of the child's neck.
The pair froze as the young, winged child shifted slightly, muttering something before slipping back into a deep slumber. Mikhail grinned, tail flicking unconsciously...and lay his body over Sid's face, clinging for dear life when the youngster flailed about yelling something about getting eaten by dustbunnies. After a few seconds, he released Sid with a satisfied mew, and sat down directly in front of him, a pleased look on his cat-like face. Kovu had somehow managed to keep from being pushed off've the bed, and scrambled behind the sion, as if to keep himself from being blamed for the ruckus.
Sid flailed, nearly screaming in terror. What IS that thing?! he thought, giving the small, finned feline a narrow-eyed glare. Blinking, he noticed the bizarre hooved creature cowering behind it, and wondered where on earth they'd come from.
Vashtya threw open Sid's door, fearing the worst. Within seconds, he'd spotted the pair of fuzzballs on Sid's bed, and, knowing how Mikhail and Kovu could be, it didn't take him long to piece together an idea of what had happened. "I see you met our new additions.." Vash said, wrinkling his nose. "That's Mikhail," he continued, motioning at the small black feline. "And this is Kovu." he finished, scritching behind the pooka's ears. "I didn't expect them to find their way in here this fast--I'll take Kovu to my room, and hopefully we'll get to sleep til a decent hour without any more interruptions...but why don't I leave Mikhail in here with you, since he seems to have decided he likes you..." Vash suggested, suiting action with words by picking up the fluffy Harris Hawk influence pooka and cuddling him close even as he made his way towards the door.
Making a face of disgust, Sid hid his actual delight at the small creature--if nothing else, it would make the perfect decoy the next time he wanted to test his limits with the gaian who'd been assigned as his guardian. Rolling over to go back to sleep, he clutched Salmon to his chest. Just as he started to drift off, he felt the small sion curl up against his stomach, and his eyes opened wide in utter surprise, even as he yawned and struggled to stay awake long enough to give the playful sion a small scritch under the chin.
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 7:14 pm
((post transferred in from another of Vash's companions' journal <3.))
months later...
Sid slid into his seat at the dining room table, setting his plate onto the table silently. Grinning, he peered over at Vash, who was looking at the young boy's sandwich with a face that was turning distinctly...green. Hiding a smirk, Sid picked up his strawberry jelly-and-anchovy sandwich, biting into it with a blissful expression.
Shooting the youngster a glare, Vash had to look away. Just the thought of strawberry jelly with anchovies...was enough to trigger his gag reflex. He picked at his bacon and eggs, no longer hungry--mercifully, he'd almost been finished when Sid had stumbled downstairs into the kitchen.
Sighing, the half-elf stuck out his tongue good naturedly, setting down his fork with a loud thump. Then, he went back to staring at the crystal that had been placed in his keeping only the evening before. He'd set it down beside his plate, and from time to time, his bronzed fingertips traced its contours inquisitively--there was something about it that continued to pique his curiosity. With a grin, he remembered the night before, when he'd opted to see how his new "acquisition" liked water--the hydra crystal had come close to electrocuting him, so fervent was its irritation!
I think today...we need to do some shopping. Vashtya decided, picking his fork back up and taking another bite of his scrambled eggs, careful to keep his eyes averted from Sid's plate. "How would you like to go with me into Durem today?" he asked the younger male, tilting his head slightly to the side. "I need to get some fish for Mikhail, and I think I'd like to get a few things to decorate Shakti's room with..." he trailed off, deliberately neglecting to mention the possibility of purchasing anything for Sid himself.
With a sly smirk, Sid nodded. "Sure. That furball needs a few things to keep him otherwise occupied, so he doesn't bug me all the time." he said, although secretly, he enjoyed the smallish mammal's attentions. Still chewing on the disgusting concoction he'd prepared mere moments ago, Sid cleared his plate, humming some horror movie theme song as he wandered into the kitchen.
Shaking his head, Vashtya finished his bacon, eyeing what was left of his eggs with a vague sort of disdain. "Guess I'm done too." he said, mostly to himself, picking up his dirty plate in one hand and Shakti in the other and following Sid into the kitchen.
Sitting on the bottom stair, Vashtya hummed quietly to himself as he waited for Sid. "Hurry up already--one would think you were a girl, you're taking so long!" he called up the stairs, grinning. In actuality, it had only been a couple of minutes since Sid had disappeared upstairs, but Vash figured he owed the youngster some good-natured harassment for the sandwich incident.
Purring, Xue rubbed herself against Vash's ankle, yawning cutely. When the half-elf plonked her carefully onto his lap, she purred contentedly, rubbing her face against Vash's stomach, lifting her chin for a scritch.
Chuckling, Vash ran his fingernails lightly across the cait's chin, eyes sparkling when hers drifted shut, her tail lashing back and forth lightly as she kneaded gently at his thigh.
Eyes drifting shut, Xue didn't even notice when her tail brushed against the crystal sitting on the stair beside Vash. That is, until a jolt of electricity shot up the tender appendage. Yowling and spitting indignantly, Xue leapt off of Vash's lap and stood, stiff-legged, glaring at the yellowish object. That was completely uncalled for! she hissed, narrowing her eyes once more before slinking off to hide under the dining room table, a vantage point from which she continued to stare balefully at Shakrit.
Eyes widening in surprise, Vash touched the crystal cautiously, as if half afraid of being on the receiving end of a similar reaction. He breathed a sigh of relief when Shakti's only response was a small pulse that made his palm tingle.
Sid crept down the stairs carefully, something cold and slimy clutched in his hand. Crouching down two steps above where Vashtya was sitting, he laid the small frog's body against the back of Vash's neck. Now let them see who acted like a girl.
Completely oblivious to Sid's thoughts, Vashtya's first inkling that something was amiss was the sensation of something cold, slimy, and moving sliding down his back. For a split second, the only motion the half-elf made was to stiffen his back as an eyebrow climbed slowly higher. Then, as the as-yet-unknown object stirred against his lower back, the young man sprung into motion, a loud "ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH" pouring helplessly from his throat as he leapt to his feet, reaching for the bottom of his shirt, his torso twisting to get away from...whatever was slithering towards the waistband of his pants...and whatever it was, it was something that the gaian did not want going there.
Flinging his shirt (and the unfortunate frog) onto the floor, his shoulders gleaming with a fine sheen of sweat, Vash found himself meeting the gaze of a rather irritated amphibian.
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SIIIIID!" the gaian yelled, turning to face the prankster with what he hoped looked like a suitably angry expression, although inside, he was laughing at himself--the boy had gotten him back but good.
Sid, by the time Vashtya turned his attention away from their new green friend, was laughing so hard that he slid to the floor, clutching at his stomach. "Y-yo-you're f-fa-face was so..." he wasn't even able to finish the sentence, he was laughing so hard.
Vashtya found himself staring down at the youngster, who, he mused, he didn't think he'd ever seen laugh so hard--and, instead of the boy's usual sardonic, mocking laughter, this sound had an almost innocent quality, and sounded as if it represented actual mirth, instead of having been produced for emphasis.
Sitting down beside the young boy, Vash wrapped his arm around Sid's neck carefully, then proceeded to give the boy a noogie, laughing uproariously himself when the boy's first reaction was to stiffen at the close contact, followed direction with frantic flailing as the older man's knuckle ground into the top of his head. "Why you little..." Vash said, his voice lowering into a mock growl just before releasing Sid from the headlock and ruffling his hair playfully. "You got me good, I admit it!" he said, grinning.
Wrinkling his nose and narrowing his eyes, Sid straightened his hair carefully, refusing to admit, even to himself, that he rather liked the half-elf's easy comraderie--no, no...he couldn't like that...after all, the only people he liked were those he could manipulate and control, and the gaian was far from that.
And yet...he had yet to make the other male angry, and it was hard to continue to hold himself aloof when the older man seemed to simply...accept him as he was. Shrugging, Sid got to his feet, staring down his nose at the still-seated Vashtya. "Geez, aren't you ready to go yet?" he said, his expression deadpan. "I'm tired of waiting for you, ya know..." he continued, spinning on his heel and heading for the front door, hiding a grin as he did so.
Following Sid out the door with some good-natured grumbling, Vashtya slid the yellow crystal into a pouch that he'd outfitted with an over-the-shoulder strap, so that the crystal could be taken along without taking up a free hand that *could* be used to carry home bags of goodies.
Later that day, as afternoon fades into evening.
With a small groan, Vashtya shut the door behind him--Sid had preceded him into the house, and had made a beeline upstairs, armed with a pair of small fish to give to Mikhail.
Sinking into a chair at the dining room table, the half-elf pulled a shoulder strap over his head, and placed Shakti's crystal in front of him. Then, he picked up the bags of...things that they'd purchased (and that had been on the shelves when they'd passed through--there was more to come, but it would be delivered later. They'd purchased numerous plushies and dolls, and Shakti in particular seemed to like a doll that looked just like Yuki from Furuba--she'd damn near made Vash's arm go numb, so strong was her electrical pulse of interest.
Carrying the new toys upstairs, along with Shakti, the gaian decided that it had been a rather long day--at one of the minishops they'd visited in, Shakti had shocked the shopkeeper, almost getting them kicked out. Then, in another shop, Sid had tormented a young girl, accompanied by her mother, by telling her about a fish he'd recently examined the...internal workings in.
But, at least they'd gotten some objects that belonged to Shakti alone, which the gaian thought was important. they'd also gotten some more fish for Mikhail, most of which would be delivered the following morning, at which time Vashtya would toss it into the economy-sized freezer he'd purchased for just that purpose. All in all, it had been a good day, he thought as he trudged upstairs, Shakti and the plush toys clutched in his arms--the crystal seemed content, as she was practically thrumming, and, in the encroaching darkness, her soft yellow glow bathed Vashtya's face, and illuminated the hallway just above the staircase in a warm, gentle glow.
Depositing the toys in Shakti's room-to-be, Vashtya shut the door gently behind him and wandered back towards his own room. Stepping over the threshold, he set the crystal on the bed, and went about getting ready for bed. Then, he picked up a book off of the small end table that sat just beside his king-sized bed. With a small sigh of relief, he lay back beside the small electric crystal, flipping to the page he'd folded over the night before, and settling in contentedly for the night.
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2005 1:55 pm
The next day, Sid woke up slowly, taking a few moments before he pulled back the curtain to peer outside. He noted with disinterest that the sun was already high in the sky--as per his usual, the youngster had awoken late. Shambling towards the corridor door, he hardly noticed Mikhail leap silently down from the bed, following closely at the winged boy's heels as he padded downstairs. Surprisingly, there was no sign of Vashtya, although the half-elf had left a short note, addressed to Sid:Teh Note Dear Sid, Sorry for not waking you, but I decided that, with the day being so nice, I'd see if I couldn't make a trip out to the crystal temple--Shakti's been a bit moody lately, and so I thought the trip might do her some good! Please, don't forget to feed Mikhail--he's big enough to take a chunk out've you if he gets hungry enough! I fed the nieken, and all've the others, earlier, so you don't have to worry about them until tomorrow, if I'm still gone. If I know you at all, you're more than capable of entertaining yourself--if you go to the lake, take the sion with you, as he'll enjoy the outing! Sincerely, Vashu
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 3:58 pm
Plonking down in the living room, Sid thought about what he wanted to do that day. When Mikhail rubbed up against his knee, the winged boy scritched absently behind the sion's ears, his forehead wrinkled in thought. Without Vash pestering him to do this, or do that, the youngster was finding it difficult to think of an activity he actually DID want to do.
Slumping slightly, Sid rested his elbows on his knees, propping his chin in his small, fair hands. "Hmmm...how does a trip to the lake sound?" he asked, directing the question at Mikhail, who perked up instantly at the suggestion.
With a decisive nod, Sid made his way towards the door, not even having to look behind him to know that Mikhail was following at his heels.
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Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 11:01 pm
As Sid was pulling open the front door, a strange-looking man shoved a strange looking robot into the young winged boy's hands, disappearing before a very startled looking Sid even had had time to react.
"What the..." Sid muttered, staring down at the small purple-and-silver communicon he now held. "What the hell are you?" he queried, turning it over in his hands.
The communicon whirred to life, as if by some unspoken command, its eyes fixing upon its new owner with what could only be described as a cold, emotionless sort've devotion. "I have been programmed to help you in whatever you may wish." it said, its "voice" tinny and mechanical.
Sid's eyes widened slightly. What the...hell? the thought came unbidden. Why the hell do I need some talking tin can for? he grumbled to himself, although he said nothing aloud, shrugging and continuing out the front door and onto the path that wound towards the lake.
After raising his hackles slightly at the strange man, and the talking, mechanical object, Mikhail smoothed his mussed ruff before bounding after Sid, his momentary concern replaced by his glee in anticipation of being reunited with his first love--the water.
Whistling tunelessly, Sid made his way to the far side of the lake's shore, picking his way around the large rocks that littered the shoreline. Finally, he settled for a large, flat-topped rock that extended a few feet past the bank, and allowed for him to dip his bare feet and ankles into the cool, clear water.
Mikhail didn't even hesitate, diving headfirst into the crystalline water, his head remaining submerged for nearly a minute. As his black head broke the surface, the young sion shook his head playfully, sending droplets of water flying in all directions--life was good, he couldn't help but concede.
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Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 11:53 pm
[Reserved for conclusion of Sid solo-RP]
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Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 11:55 pm
AIM RP with Zy...*needs to edit/prettify it afore restoring it to visible size* heart
Elder Kera: yup exactly! *Ish chewed upon and then ravishes with melted caramel* bwahahaha! <3<3
Kaatni: There they go again.. *Is carrying Luc*
Elder Kera: Kaatni: Are you sure you married the right person, Vashie? <3
VashtysEscape: heee XD
LMAO @ Kaatni! Of course I am. >.>;; I'm just overly affectionate, that's all! >3
Elder Kera: *Snickers*
Kaatni: uh huh *Giggles though as he sets Luc down* He wanted to meet Sid's guardian before they plotted world take over XD
Luc: *bows to her*
VashtysEscape: *giggles right back* You know it! You're looking for Seph, I assume? *waggles her eyebrows*
Sid: *peers at Luc, a deadpan expression on his face* what're you? You don't have pointy ears like Vash, or wings like me...
Vash: *coughs* SID. cutitoutrightthisminute. You're going to give poor Luc a bad first impression!
Seph: *coughs loudly* YOU LOCKED THE FRONT DOOR RIGHT IN MY FACE, WOMAN. *spots Kaatni* hiyas, love. biggrin
Elder Kera: Kaatni: hehe but of course! I'm always here for my love <3 *Blinks at the loud yell before seeing Seph and hugging him tightly* Heyo!
Luc: Human, for the most part, sadly enough. I'm sorry I don't have anything impressive like pointed ears or wings, but I am smarter than the normal human heh
Elder Kera: hehe I think it'll go well XDD
VashtysEscape: Sid: *nods, a small smirk quirking his mouth* You'll do, I s'pose.
Vash: ...*facepalm* I swear, Zy..YOU'RE doing the babysitting! >.>;;
Seph: *hugs Kaatni back, purring softly* How have you been, hmmmm?
Elder Kera: haha that's fine! I already have Jiro in my house and he and Luc get along too well >> I have no problem adding Sid into the equation XDD
Luc: I'm honored you approve >3 *He grinned, but it ws a rather evil grin* I suppose you'll do as well
Kaatni: Well.. missing you as always when I'm away from you for too long.. *Strokes his cheek gently* And what about you?
VashtysEscape: Sephir: I think...I'm going crazy. Although I've finally moved out, for the most part--there's too many rugrats around the main house, so I've found a small house not too far away--although I do stop in to visit most days. n.n
Sid: *grins more broadly* Glad we've got that settled. *looks smug* And I think we should get together at my castle--there's a secret passage and everything!
Vash: *groans* the death've me, I SWEAR it...
Elder Kera: Kaatni: My house is really big so thankfully, though there are a lot of people, it's not that bad. We're all rather private so it's not like we're killing each other for peace hehe maybe you can come over sometime.. we can do anything we want there... X3
Luc: *That definately caught his interest and he seemed please* I like the sound of that! How many secret passages are in your castle? I haven't been to mine yet >>
hahaha yup all kids are XDD
VashtysEscape: Sid: Well, it's not REALLY a castle, it's the main house we all live in--they all moved in biggrin . But it was mine, first. and I haven't found all've the passages yet, and so only know of one, for sure--although I suspect there's more!
Seph: *nods* Ours is fairly big too, but we have some..."family" members who take great pleasure in disturbing one's peace *laughs, ending in a husky purr* and I'd like very much to visit your place, sometime--you should stop in to see my cottage, as well!
VashtysEscape: Vash: True, that they are. *tosses candy at Sid* >3
Elder Kera: Luc: Ahhh I suppose that's well and good, but doesn't it get loud and noisy with so many people? *Looks a bit lost about that* Well then, we should maybe make it our mission to find them all! Never know when they could come in handy >3
Kaatni: I would definately love to see your cottage! *He blushed darkly at the husky purr* I would love to spend more time with you.. I miss you... <3
hehe indeed X3
VashtysEscape: Sid: it certainly does--more so when I make one've my special sandwiches and eat it in front've Vash *evil grin*
Seph: *laughs delightedly* I miss you too--so I think a few..."visits" would do us both good >.>
Vash: *grins, although she narrows her eyes in Sid's direction* Hmmmph. Your sandwiches are DISGUSTING.
Elder Kera: Luc: Special sandwiches? *Though a part of him thought he should be a bit worried about that, he was rather interested cause of Vashie's complaints* What's in them>3
Kaatni: Mmmhhm.. I'm definately in agreement... *Strokes his arms a bit before leaning up and kissing him* <3
*Looks scared* Do I even wanna know?
VashtysEscape: Sid: *cackles* You'll just have to wait and see >3
Seph: *purrs, curling his tail lightly around Kaatni*
Vash: not really. I don't know how he eats them himself, even if I suspect he only does so to make me gag.
Elder Kera: Luc: Interesting... *He rubbed his hands together with evil glee* >3
Kaatni: *Is more than happy to just stay like this all day with him* Hmm <3
bleeeeh now I'm scared XP
VashtysEscape: Sid: *flaps his wings once, as if his glee is such that he can't sit still*
Seph: *is content just SMELLING kaatni after such a longtime absence* <333
Vash: as well you should be. >.>;;
Elder Kera: Luc: So what else do you like to do? *He had the feeling they were gonna get along just fine.. which worried his guardian more than ever*
Kaatni: <3<3 *Closing his eyes, he leaned against hi. He was so warm*
I feel so bad for you! You should come over for dinner with us.. Sah would love to meet you X3
Elder Kera: *Gnaws on* mew
VashtysEscape: ((sorryomg *didn't see flashywindow* XD;; ))
Elder Kera: ((hehe it's okay! It happens to me a lot XDD))
VashtysEscape: Sid: *tilts his head slightly to the side thinking on it* Hmmm...well, I like to take Mikhail-the only tolerable pet amongst Vash's horde- with me to go down by the lake...and there...well, I like to catch fish...And dissect them *keeps that thought to himself, coughing* And I like tapestries *sage nod*
VashtysEscape: Seph: *looks ready to pass out from the sheer pleasure of Kaatni's company* we really need to ditch the crowd. >.>
Vash: *grins* I'd love that! Maybe we can lasso some innocent into watching our two heathens? >.>
Elder Kera: Luc: Who is Mikhail? *Is curious* I only fish if I'm going to take the fush apart for some reason.. I got hunting with Jiro, who is a blade fighter.. he's really evil when it comes to hunting.. you should come along sometime. It'll be fun >3
Kaatni: *Blushes at how happy Seph looks before he nodded in agreement* We really should.. so where should we go? Anywhere is fine with me, as long as it's just us...
oooh that'd be really good *nods* Plus we're good at imprinting the no death or violence in the house >>
Elder Kera: neh have you heard from Sy?
VashtysEscape: Just to tell me that I needed to remail my tall tales descrip :3
VashtysEscape: Sid: *perks up at the mention of taking them apart* I...actually like to dissect the fish. *.* And Mikhail is technically Vashtya's sion, although he's a pretty good companion--he knows how to stalk, he's a good swimmer...and he doesn't mind letting me play with the fish before he eats them. >3.
Seph: *grins wickedly* your place or mine? *waggles his eyebrows*
Vash: *laughs uproariously* trueeeeee
Elder Kera: hehe her Tale sent my Tale a sweet little letter hehe
VashtysEscape: awwwww XD
Elder Kera: yay Vashie gets her Tale!! *Excited*
Elder Kera: They're soo cute! *Hides cause Jiro will kill him for saying that >>*
VashtysEscape: xD eventually, yesss. *can't wait* :3
VashtysEscape: and XD
VashtysEscape: they certainly sound like eet >.>
Elder Kera: hehe yeah they are <3 they're really perfect for each other.. and when you get your Tale, the three of them can play together X3 *Excited*
VashtysEscape: heee *nodnod* my boi'll prolly take me awhiiiile to get the hang of, tho.
VashtysEscape: I showed you his concept, ne?
Elder Kera: umm no I dun think so...
VashtysEscape: *shows you, in that case* biggrin
VashtysEscape: Name: Rasik (elegance)
Gender: Male
Appearance: Long, sapphire blue hair with narrow streaks of crimson interwoven haphazardly, worn loose. A golden horn protruding from his forehead (that'd be the unicorn showing through XD) refined, delicate looking humanoid features, dark dark skin (close butnotquiteblack), with gold swirly tattoos that wind up his lower legs, and on his cheeks. Clothing? As minimal as he can get away with--he's very in tune with his "natural" state. XD. Ummm...eyes'd have to be crimson, and I hope that'll do?
VashtysEscape: Personality: Prone to violent rages that, because of his still-somewhat innocent nature, terrify him. Although the outbursts don't occur all that often (and, in fact, are usually prompted by people's assumption that, because of his diet and coloring, he's automatically to blame when something goes wrong, or when he sees someone else being wronged). Because of this fear of his own anger, he's rather withdrawn, and can even come across as slightly cantankerous, in an attempt to distance himself, since he fears causing serious harm if he does not. Although he has to drink blood, he's not inherently bloodthirsty, and so doesn't "play" with his food, or make any effort to make the process any more painful than it has to be.
Elder Kera: Luc: Oh you do too? It's fun isn't it? Seeing what's inside of it, making it work. A sion? *He looked really lost. Mainly because he didn't know what one was >>*
Kaatni: *Blushes and giggles* How about mine? I have really soft sheets <3
VashtysEscape: Some latent magical ability that only shows up (at least, while he's still young) when he's in the throes of one've his intense, violent rages, where the wind will pick up and fire can appear out of nowhere, usually burning on or around the object of his fury.
VashtysEscape: Sid: *nods, a genuine smile alighting on his face* Exactly! biggrin And a sion is a type of...aquatic cat-like creature. n.n
Seph: *grins roguishly* sounds good to me. >.>
Elder Kera: ((yay for pretty unicorn Tale!!))
VashtysEscape: ((<3. I reallyreallyreally can't wait to see him. XD;; ))
Elder Kera: ((Me neither! The more I read about him, the more I know Khia and Jiro will get along well with him X3))
VashtysEscape: ((eee? *hopes so* biggrin I don't know many other tall tale owners XD))
Elder Kera: Luc: That sounds like a weird animal to me... *His nose wrinkled lightly* What else do you like to do? What do you like to drink?
Kaatni: I was hoping you'd say that *Tuggs him off*
((hehe well some of them are really nice.. but there are some who fawn over Nio Love and Adonis XPP and Tybalt's a b*****d featherduster XPP))
VashtysEscape: ((XD. I've seen Nio Love around, but never talked to 'im--doesn't seem like a person I'd be reallygood friends with, from what I've seen so far. n.n;;. and XDDDD about tybalt! I think what I'm looking forward to the most...is that he'll be a charry who I not only got to pick char of, and appearance...but who I KNOW the art's gonna be hawt of. >.> XD))
VashtysEscape: ((*lurves hawt arts*))
VashtysEscape: Sid: *tilts his head to the side* I like to read, as well. *nodnod* and I don't like to do things during the day--night time is much better. As for what I like to drink...umm...V8, or cranberry juice are my favorites. biggrin
Seph: allows himself to be led off, groping Kaatni good-naturedly on teh way out*
Elder Kera: ((No he's really.. really self centered and everyone fawns like he's so wonderful when he's really not. But yeah, Tybalt's hot in design, a b*****d in personality. He keeps picking on Jiro and Jiro hates his guts XP I can't wait to see him grow <3))
VashtysEscape: ((XDDDDD. sometimes those're some've the most fun chars to RP with, tho. >3. and mrrrrf. *ferrets that info away* XD maybe I'll be a self-centered person tooo? and everyone'll resent me cause like, I don't uber-lurk and post in-thread? XD;; *kinda nervous, actually*))
Elder Kera: Luc: I'm usually asleep during the day.. though I wake up if my friend Jiro is awake... he's good with his blades and such hehe. I like cranberry juice.. there's a lot of it at home XD we have fresh cranberries at home...
*Snickers as he hears Kaatni squeak* They're off to have fun I think XDD
Kaatni: ooh you're so naughty!! <3
VashtysEscape: Seph: *chuckles* you know you love it. >3. *purrs loudly, the sound slowly fading*
Sid: *nods* I am too. And I think I want to meet this Jiro...and you do? *genuinely perks up, looking interested*
Elder Kera: ((hahah nah everyone'll love you! And no, I've rp'd with Adonis and he's the most conceited little thing... not fun XP. Tybalt is interesting but he's just not someone I can play with. Inle-roo is a bit of a godmoder and prett ymuch, if you don't love Adonis and Tybalt there are issues.. least it seems that way to me hehe. Dun be nervous! I was nervous cause I knew no one when I first went in >>))
VashtysEscape: ((awwww. *shall have to see, then* XD. I like having my chars have disagreements and the like, so that may make things more interesting for me. :3. although not if there's godmding D:. and xD;; I dunno. I think I'll be nervous til I have to go in there and be all like "hi. i R teh vashu. i liek choklit and my bebeh. biggrin "))
VashtysEscape: XD
Elder Kera: Kaatni: But of course I do! <3 *Purrs in responce to him as they head off to his room*
Luc: I'll bring him over with me when we go to explore this castle of yours. I'm sure he would like to meet you as well. And yes we do. They like to grow allt he stuff they eat at home
VashtysEscape: Sid: *smiles widely* ...I think I'd like that!
Elder Kera: ((hahaha that would be a cute greeting though XDD I think it'll be fine. Not all the owners are like those two and there are some cute ones. But I mean, you can meet them all if you wanna <3 it's all up to you))
Elder Kera: Luc: Then it is done *He seemed rather pleased about this before he looked at his wings and tugged ont hem* Can you fly with these?
VashtysEscape: ((xDDDD. it'd certainly get me a reaction, I suspect. >3. and *nodnod* that's usually the best course, ne?))
Elder Kera: ((haha yup I think it would XDD and yup tis the best course))
VashtysEscape: Sid: *blinked, flapping his wings once in response* Not yet. But I think...and hope...that as I get a bit older, they'll be enough to let me fly!
VashtysEscape: ((<3))
Elder Kera: Luc: I'm sure you can learn how. All it'll take is a lot of practice, I'm sure. When I get older, I want to learn how to use runes and magic... it sounds like fun to me...
((<3 *Ish glad to have another person I know there <3))
VashtysEscape: Sid: *nods* anything that can cause more chaos is interesting, I think.
((heeee. and I'll be glad that there's you and Syrie who I know well biggrin ))
Elder Kera: ((Yup! Sy was really excited when he told me about you getting a Tale <3 I was like aww I wish I could make her tale hehe))
Luc: Most definately. It's way too peaceful, ya know? It's.. unnerving >>
VashtysEscape: ((eee? sywas? crying *was SOAFRAID that Sy was only accepting trade cause of pity for ze vashu* XD;; ))
Sid: *cackles* soooo true...>.>
Vash: *sighs* that cackle never means well.
VashtysEscape: ((and YAY. I think...I may manage to snag a dancing doll from kawaiihannah this week, finally.
VashtysEscape: since she said she plans on opening 'em up like, late friday her time (which'd be around 5-6 AM my time XD), or on saturday morning. biggrin ))
Elder Kera: ((haha he was liek Vashie's getting a Tale!! *Dansu!* It wasn't about pity or anything, he truly wants you to have one! <3))
I'm afraid >>
Luc: *Chuckles with him* Oh yes, we'll get along perfectly well...
((gah!! ;_; I want one *Sniffles*))
VashtysEscape: ((if you can be online when they open up...go fer it! biggrin *doesn't know for sure that she'll get one, either* I just know that I have a good idea as to time, now. biggrin
and, I'm sorelieved to hear that. *.* heart ))
Sid: *looks tempted to break out the "bwahahahas"*
Elder Kera: ((hehe I'll definately try! It's not like I don't have gold *thank you Shounen <3* so I'll try my best for one.
Aww no no he luffs da Vashie, like I do! *Snuggles*))
Luc: *Smirks* If you're going to laugh you might as well do so.. then we can work on more plotting goodness
VashtysEscape: Sid: *snerks* I think I can contain myself...for now. >3. And I believe we should wait to plot properly til...certain people are out've earshot--no use in giving them a warning, is there? *purrs*
((kekeke. gooood. biggrin *has wanted one've those darn things for EONS* they're so bloody cute! xD;; ))
Elder Kera: Luc: *Snickers and nods* Of that, I most certainly agree. The last thing we need are people actually stopping us from doing as we wish. *He gave a faint flicker of a glance to the two adult types and wrinkled his nose* They would take all the fun out of it
(And they are!! I got so lucky with mine hehe but I've always wanted one anyway so I'm all yay that I have one <3))
VashtysEscape: Sid: *nods, in total agreement* hmmmm...makes one wonder if they were ever young, doesn't it. I mean, Vashtya's kinda cool about most stuff, but so stuffy when it comes to things like my bringing dead fish home, or eating peanut-butter with sardines...
Vash: *glares* you just HAD to mention that, didn't you?
Elder Kera: Luc: Heh well I know that my guardian was young once, for I've seen pictures of him. Not a bad looking runt, just had really big ears *Smirks* I guess he couldn't hide his bloodline from the humans. But your guardian sounds.. interesting to say the least. Peanut butter and sardines? Can't say I've had that
Is that his horrid sammiches?
VashtysEscape: EEEEEE
Elder Kera: eee?
VashtysEscape: my pixel-potion just grew. XD
Elder Kera: whoo hoo!!
VashtysEscape: *has two cosplays, and the second one just grew into it's second stage* biggrin
Elder Kera: yay!!
VashtysEscape: no, his gross sandwich combination is strawberry jelly with anchovies.
Elder Kera: Gah nasty!!
VashtysEscape: peanut-butter with sardines was its predecessor--apparently I didn't gag obviously enough at that one. D:
VashtysEscape: Sid: *smiles evilly* I have no idea what he's talking about. *angelic look* My sandwiches are..delicious.
Elder Kera: eww just as gross >>
Luc: Heh I'll have to try some, just for trying's sake. *Wore a matching grin* Some people have weak stomachs. It can't be helped
VashtysEscape: Vash: *looks green* Zy...what are we getting ourselves into, introducing them to each other? gonk
Sid: *smiles like the cat that ate the canary* you really MUST come visit, and soon.
Elder Kera: geez I have no idea to be honest..t he world is doomed, I know that much XDD
Luc: It'll be really, really soon then. Cause I simply cannot wait to try your sandwiches and I do wish for Jiro to meet you X3
VashtysEscape: Sid: *nods* it's a deal, then.
Vash: Can I get a refund in advance? >.>
VashtysEscape: ((*tempted to waddle through tall tales thread tonight* XD))
Elder Kera: ((hehe how did that go?))
Luc: Excellent...>3
haha yeah sure XD you pay for my therapy though
VashtysEscape: ((XD. I dunno. I said tempted. *hasn't done so, yet* that or I can try it tomorrow...*bites lip*))
Sid: *throws back his head and laughs*
Vash: *makes a face* that doesn't quite seem fair. XD
Elder Kera: ((hahah well it's best to check the guild. If you wanna learn more about Jiro you can read his journal *I need to update the thing*))
Luc: *Snickers highly amused*
okay fine we'll pay for each other's therapy >>
VashtysEscape: Vash: *smiles* deal.
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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 6:50 pm
Reserved for Sid's first meeting with Rasik <3.
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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 6:51 pm
As he scrambled some eggs in a skillet, humming off-key, Vash pondered the past couple weeks. After the initial, 'exciting' arrival of Rasik, home life had settled into a routine, of sorts.
Sid came catapaulting through the kitchen, smirking and looking back over his shoulder. "You can have your turn after mine..." he offered, looking far too smug for Vash to eye him with anything other than suspicion.
Rasik came tearing in after Sid, skidding to a halt a foot or so away from the older child. He was, as usual, wearing only a small toga-bottom like piece of fabric wrapped around his waist. So much for Vash's attempts at getting him to dress in actual CLOTHES. "Tha's what you said LAST time...and then you hid it during your turn!" the tale announced, stomping his foot for emphasis. "I want my turn FIRST this time!" he insisted, his eyes narrowing slightly as he pointed to the object in question--Sid's favorite plushie, a bear holding a fish in its mouth, who he'd named "Salmon".
"Now now...what's the matter?" Vash asked, his tone neutral as he gave the eggs one last stir before removing them from the stovetop and transferring the breakfast onto a plate.
"Sid won't share with me!" Rasik wailed, his expression a mixture of reproach (obviously directed at Sid), and hope, as he stared up at his 'father', for lack of a better word.
"It's MY toy, to do with as I want." Sid insisted, looking smug. He'd taken a liking to pushing Rasik's buttons--it was so easy to do, after all.
"But you said I could play with it!" Rasik wailed, practically thrumming with anger. "You LIED."
"Hang on there, kiddos, and let's try to work this out, okay?" Vash started, holding up his hands, palms facing outwards, in an attempt at a pacifying gesture. "Sid, if you promised, you have to give Rasik a tu--"
Sid continued to behave as if Vash hadn't even spoken to him, raising an eyebrow arrogantly and staring down at his younger 'sibling' condescendingly. He'd share, eventually...but Rasik made it so easy for him to manipulate the younger child's emotions...
Rasik's eyes glowed faintly, and the very air thrummed with anticipation, whirling around the two combatants in a weak, whirlwind sort of fashion.
Vash cut off mid-sentence, eyeing Rasik warily as his hair lifted in what felt like a sudden breeze. Only problem with the explanation of it being a breeze was that there were no windows, or open doors, in the kitchen that would allow for that. This...doesn't bode well... he thought to himself, eyes widening slightly as Rasik's eyes glowed yet more brightly. I hope he's not going to BITE Sid... "Rasik, Noo--" he started, interrupted by what felt like an explosion of heat ramming into his forearms, thrown up hastily to cover his face.
Sid cringed back, a strangled shriek never making it out of his throat as he was seemingly engulfed in flame. In actuality, the flames flickered a few inches from his body, close enough to make him feel as though he were burning, but not so close as to do any lingering damage, save to scorch the tips of his hair.
Within seconds, the flames abated, and the wind died, leaving one very confused, and rather alarmed Rasik, standing between Vash and Sid, one of whom was eyeing his young son consideringly, and the other who looked rather the worse for wear, what with his wide, streaming eyes and his smoking hair. As one horrified tear of horror streaked its way down Rasik's round cheek, the tale sank to the floor, almost as if in slow motion. He didn't know what had happened, exactly, as his....show had been prompted by the same sort've blind instinct that had led to his biting Vash, for the first time.
Catching the youngster before he hit the floor in shaking arms, Vash eyed his kitchen with no small amount of horror--it was okay, now, to allow his expression to reflect his genuine worry. So much unexplained about one so small... he mused, murmuring soothing noises at the still-traumatized Sid, who had latched onto his leg and babbled that he really hadn't meant to not share. Cuddling Rasik's limp body against his chest, Vash allowed his silvery eyes to take stock of the damage--the chair behind Sid was charred, as was the floor around the young boy--It was as though the air directly around the winged child had simply spontaneously burst into flame.
Holding one of Sid's hands, and still holding Rasik in the other, the trio made their way back upstairs, Vash's only 'words' the occasional soothing noise directed at Sid, who continued clutching at Vash's hand like a lifeline.
Somehow, I had a feeling things were too easy...
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Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 11:43 pm
((deargod, it's been over a YEAR since I posted gonk *shall update this post with something, hopefully sooon* ;w; ))
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