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 Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:02 pm
Riley put all of the items into a bag, taking a deep breath from her tentacles before turning me around and handing him the bag. But of course. It's nothing, really. You need supplies, and I need - I mean I want to help new students. So.
She was a little horrified at how nervous she acted. It was preposterous. Malodore would surely laugh at her for such a primal reaction to someone based off their looks, and not their intelligence. But he just looked so much like-
All right. She sobered up, trying to regain some semblence of seriousness. What else can I help you with? Have you been assigned to a dorm yet? Is there anything else you were looking to get, or find, today?
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:37 pm
Taking the bag, Deryk peered into it for the moment, then looked back up at Riley with a smile. She still seemed kind of flustered? Maybe? He really had a hard time telling. There were a few things he needed help with, but he wasn't so sure if he wanted to push his luck with one student.
"N-no not yet," he said, suddenly worried she might try to take him to administration, so he tried to think quick, "Still sorting out a bit of paperwork. Should receive it later today, hopefully. But.. was thinking of maybe getting a pet. Just for some company in room. I can get that sorted out later on, though. Probably should wait for room stuff."
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:49 pm
Ah. That is unfortunate. I suppose you have nowhere to, ah, wait.. then..
Riley slumped slightly, as the thought occurred to her. Was she really about to suggest this? She would do it for any other student, so why not this one.. well she knew exactly why not this one - because she would end up being inappropriately flustered for the rest of the day. Or, perhaps, familiarity and exposure would help her get over this ridiculous sensation. He was, after all, not actually Darkness - he only looked like him.
She nodded her head, settled with that. I will show you to the demon dorms, if you'd like to take a look around, and while you wait for your assignment you may rest at my dorm. My door is always open to students who need my assistance, after all.
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:55 pm
It seemed as if they were about to part ways. Deryk would then have to figure out where to go from here. However, this soon wasn't quite the case as Riley offered to take him to her place. He perked up at the thought, before inwardly pausing. Wait.
Feeling both flustered and disturbed by the very idea, he cleared his throat again before addressing the offer.
"That would be very nice. Much appreciated. Bet your room is very nice too."
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:04 pm
It's all right. She shrugged. I try not to overdo it. As you meet the rest of the demons, you might find some do not subscribe to this idea. Anyway, this way please.
She led Derykion back to the doors, opening them and holding them open for him to exit through once more. Even as she did this, her lollipop was being unwrapped by one tentacle, held by another, and then finally disappeared into the tip of a third.
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:49 pm
Deryk went on after Riley, taking note of the tentacle with the lollipop. He was curious why she had taken the thing. She had no mouth so how could she...
Wait. Did that just disappear INTO the tentacle?
Ok. Not going to ask. Not going to ask. He just shook his head and continued to follow her, pretending he didn't just see that.
"Some of the demons like to really go overboard with the decoration or something?" he asked. Though, he was a little worried what sort of decor he might find. Bones, torture victims, and other ghoulish things perhaps?
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:52 pm
Riley paused in her step, her brow furrowing deeply, before she continued onward. Her eyes lifted to sideglance at the chernabog skeptically. Of course.. a surprising question, coming from a demon.
Uh oh.
Were you raised in a less opulent manner than most?
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:35 pm
Oh s**t. Suspicion started to be raised! Frantically, he went on and asked Tooley what he should say here.
That did not help much. But Deryk sort of got the idea. Trying to think quickly, he soon responded, "Hm. Not really. Family just decided that decoration need not be frivolous. Just go with things that give biggest impact. Why have six banners when can have one grand one? That sort of thing."
Hopefully that was enough.
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:02 pm
Riley's suspicions were soothed at the explanation. Ahh, of course. We grew up in a more subtle atmosphere. Our wealth was shared commonly between the community, but our true wealth lies here. Her claw touched her temple.
They walked up the hill in silence, a strange tension filling the air - Riley did not truly believe this was entirely due to her ghoulish attraction to someone who looked like a movie star, but that was at least part of it. The other part.. was untraceable. She couldn't put her finger on what was wrong.. and it was starting to disturb her.
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:12 pm
That seemed to work pretty well, thankfully. Deryk was going to have to be careful about what he said, though. He was a secret agent right now! Going in under cover, gathering things and all that stuff. It was kind of badass really... if it weren't for the fact that he was gathering pets and school supplies rather than top secret intel or anything like that.
"Ah yes. Knowledge. Very good to have. Powerful tool indeed," he agreed, assuming that was what she was referring to. In a sense, that was what he was here for. Well.. he couldn't really be sure how much knowledge could be gained from the things he was told to bring back, but there had to be some value to them right?
Right?
Pausing at the door, he blinked while looking from it to Riley. Oh. Shifting in place a bit, he went to open it, holding it open for her this time around.
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:39 pm
Riley nodded and walked inside, pulling her key out from her between her cleavage, and headed to her door to open it up. She unlocked it, flipped the light on, and left it open for the chernabog to enter.
If you see any minipet, please do not attempt to touch it. Some of my pets are not very nice. She chuckled, waiting until he entered to close the door behind him.
May I get you something to drink? I have water, juice, lemonade, brain slush, and blood.
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:45 pm
Upon arriving to her room, Deryk noticed that the decor wasn't actually as dark as he imagined it would be. It had a gothic feel to it, but nothing really over the top like bodies lying around. He was grateful for that. Looking around to get a better feel for his surroundings, his attention soon shifting over towards Riley. The list started off rather normally but... brain slush and blood? BLeeeeeech.
He did not want to try.
"Thank you but I'm fine," he smiled. It looked as if he was about to say something else, but a white blur suddenly flew right at him, latching onto his chest.
"AAAAAAH!" he cried out, feeling something sharp dig in. s**t s**t s**t! He was under attack!
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:59 pm
Riley's tentacle wrapped around the neck of the cannon cat that had flung itself at Derykion, and pulled it away, at the expense of his shirt. She winced when she heard the rip, flinging the cat with a yelp to the other side of the room.
I am so sorry. I thought I had gotten rid of all of those.. let me take a look at that. She reached up and fingered the rips of his shirt, looking for any scrapes or blood. You came out relatively unscathed, but your shirt could use some mending. I would recommend my friend Junko. She is skilled in such matters - I, sadly, am not.
Her hand lingered on the shirt for a second too long, and she whipped it away.
Shall I instruct you in directions to reach her dorm?
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:23 pm
Deryk flailed a bit, ready to try and throw the wretched creature off of him, but Riley had beat him to the punch. However, it ended up leaving his chest a bit bare as a result. Staring down at himself, he grimaced a bit. Well.. this was unfortunate. Would anyone care? Thankfully, the tentacle headed girl came to the rescue once more.
"Oh man. Uh. It's alright. But that would be good. Please," he said, deciding to go along with this. Perhaps this Junko girl could help get him one of the other things on his list. It didn't seem like he would be able to get anything else from Riley right now anyway.
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:34 pm
Riley moved into her office. She bent towards the desk, drawing up a quick map on a piece of paper. She is located in the Monster Dorms, which are easy to see from here. Just follow this map, and her room number and floor are written for you here. Tell her that Riley sent you, requesting a bit of assistance. If she is in, she will be glad to help you.
She ripped the paper off of the pad, and straightened up, turning to hold the paper out for Derykion. Once it was handed over, awkwardness filled her with unnatural insecurity.
So.. I will, ah, see you soon, perhaps? Her hands waved dismissively. In class, or some of the clubs, I mean. Wherever.
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