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 Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 3:14 pm
Connie watched curiously as Elex flipped through the pages, trying to catch peeks of each one, memorizing what she could. She couldn't help but cut him a glance when he suddenly skipped a whole divider all together...though she supposed Elex knew what he was going for and he had none this many times before. She quickly turned her attention from the mysterious boy and back to the clipping he pointed out. The words seemed to jump at her as Elex read them out loud. Barren Pines: Boarding School or Organ-Harvesting Ring...Organ Harvesting?? How odd she thought, but then knew already that Destiny City was pretty big. "At least their was someone looking for them.." Connie said sadly, pondering over the article, more so wondering why Mr. Beauregarde had been so interested in it. "Huh.." Connie couldn't help but let out the small remark, lending in a little closer to look over the new articles Elex turned to and pointed out. Suddenly wondering what she had stumbled into and if this city was safe after all. "I wish I had a camera, but maybe I can pull some from the library." Connie said, but realizing Elex probably thought it silly should would think this much on something she just learned about, then being brought back to reality by his question- though it probably didn't get the reaction he was hoping for. Connie laughed a little, eyeing him as the last part of his question struck her. "Well...I guess it had to be for a reason right? Maybe they needed the illegal money to keep the school running? Sadly as for the being attacked...that could happen anywhere. It already happens all over the world, this city is clearly not any different, I suppose..." She smiled, a bit wary. "Good or bad, history is history. All you can do is learn from it, right?" Strickenized I know you keep saying it's ok but sorry again. XD I didn't know how I wanted to reply at first. BUT soccer's over now and even though Granny ended up back in the hospital, she's already just released, so after this weekend I'll be much more available.
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Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 4:17 pm
Does running something as lofty as a school justify its means? I wonder what you see in that, Connie.
She seemed less interested in the scandal of the incident, and more in the lesson of it - though what that amounted to for her, Elex did not know. He wondered, however, and wandered starkly into the darker territories. Maybe she wanted her own organ-harvesting ring, replete with a more hallowed aim than a simple boarding school. But such thoughts were plainly fantastical. Connie displayed nothing of such depravity; while interested in breaking a few social rules, she solicited nothing of the sort. He was the one to ask. Why would someone like her want to possibly justify an organ-harvesting ring?
He opened his mouth to answer, though it shut shortly after a muffled noise from beyond the double doors. Footsteps came at a rhythmic pace, drawing ever closer to their location. A thin frown settled onto the boy's face. The sound reached the door with the familiar creak of a floorboard near the fore of the portal, and Elex felt his own skin prickle with high-strung anticipation. Were they to be caught, then? Thrust back out into the dull party with a slap on the wrist for each, and a vehement ban for their parents? He couldn't afford that, and neither could she. Still, there was nowhere else for them to go - no hidden passageways, no escapades through the window, nothing but hiding under the desk and hoping that those caught in passing would not think to walk more than a couple of feet into the room.
But the voices passed in time, leaving them to their explorations.
Elex swallowed his own uncertainty. "Looks like we won't have the privacy for that discussion. Take pictures if you want. Right there is the genealogy for this city's underbelly, more loaded with gossip than the rest of this nauseating party. But we should get back before someone notices we're missing. It won't do to get our parents thrown out for our indiscretions, would it?" He cast a look to her over his shoulder shortly before he headed for the door.
Connie was the one to find the folio, so he expected she would remember where to return it. If Mr. Beauregarde found it out again, however, he had no one else to blame but his own chronically-misbheaving son. They would be in the clear so long as they weren't seen cutting back into the party.
Elex sighed to himself. He didn't want to watch the cutting of the cake at the late hour, nor did he see the point of such traditions. When could they finally join the real world?anime_girl10x fade out with them rejoining the party? we can start up a new rp after if you like!
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Posted: Wed May 31, 2017 12:46 pm
Connie was skimming over the article lightly, trying to see if much else stood out, while Elex thought to himself when the foot steps started and where quickly headed their way. Becoming ridged at the sound as she straighten herself from the table, not realizing as she took a step back to hid behind Elex. Not to mean anything, but a reflex. Wondering if they could even both fit under the desk or if her massive hair would be a problem. She felt her face turning a bit hot, thinking it would all be her fault... Then nothing, as the steps kept going past their door. Connie took in a deep breathe of relief. Thank goodness. She frowned a bit at Elex's comments but gave a nod. He was right. It was her first social event and of course being the new family, she knew there would already be many rumors about them. Connie paused, thinking of taking a small note but knew the risk would be too big. She shook her head and went to return the book with a "Tsk." before hurrying to join Elex at the door. Though she couldn't help but feel her heart race a bit, as they weren't out of the clear yet and knowing anyone could be near by. "Ready." She whispered. Strickenized Omg. x__x I'm sorry, I should've checked this sooner! lol The quote broke and never went through! ;o; Sounds good & sure! I'd love to! biggrin
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Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 9:40 am
Elex nodded to her. He turned the knob quietly, and the well-oiled hinges promised no sound as he edged the door open. Glances down the hallway confirmed no company; the pair must've ducked into one of the old, refinished smoking rooms to share their private chat. He considered it both a blessing and a moment of consternation that they passed up Mr. Beauregarde's office. Or, perhaps it was providence.
"Okay," he offered over his shoulder. Elex slipped from the room and into the richly-carpeted halls once more, where wall sconces and table lights provided proper mood lighting for the party. Retracing their steps was a matter of watching for any extra servant activity before slipping through - and concocting a lie of getting lost if they were caught by any of the help. He imagined not; by now, they focused on rolling out the cake, pastries, and other delectables before Mr. Beauregarde made a second call for them. He often had a reputation for running his servants hard.
Elex ducked away down a second hallway, which finally opened out into the familiar ballroom area. He spotted his mother, who lingered not far from the edge of the scene, and cocked him an eyebrow for how he simply emerged from the servant's hallway. He bid Connie a quick wave, knowing his impending conversation. "Come find me sometime." He could spare no further, or longer, goodbye.
Mr. Beauregarde's speech would be starting soon, he knew - but his mother would pull him aside for a conversation both more interesting and less wanted than announcements of record collections for eyeless orphans.
[quote="anime_girl10]and fin~ we should have a chat about their next meet in a plot thread!
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