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 Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 7:35 pm
Water you doing"It's nice. To work on something without thinking too hard. There is a lot I don't understand, but it's comforting to be around someone who is confident in knowing exactly what they need done and trying to work as much as they can to use precious hours to do it. I feel more useful here than I have up on Deus for a while. Like what I do even matters. It doesn't matter if I don't get half of what is asked of me, just that I can trust that what is being done is for something good." He explained, squeezing October in a hug and burring his face in his shoulder. It was nice to be allowed this close to someone, to hold them and just take comfort in their presence.
"But I do miss this. Just being around people. Hearing them. It's cleansing to be away form it all, but also a bit unsettling. It just makes me want to sleep more"
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Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 7:43 pm
Water under the bridgeHe shrugged. "I don't know." He said, releasing him from the hug, but still resting his hands at the base of his spine to hold him until Nash told him otherwise. "Our place is Avalon. I don't know what other areas the pools go to, but to get to Atlantis, I had a team come down here and kill a massive Eel creature. It was guarding the door. Taking that into account, I'm guessing the other passages are just as dangerous. I wanted to help Atlantis first and get more information before I risked a team to go with me into one of the pools. The risked enough just getting Atlantis to stop the attack."
"It's nice to see you. Coming down to Atlantis for little ol me."
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Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:01 pm
how are you dewingThe gates of Atlantis opened, offering a glimmer of a much wider space, a large expanse where there was just the shimmer of water for it'sky and dark silhouettes of spires from a darker city without light. Melvin stepped through, the doors shutting behind him, and was surprised to see who was there.
"Hello Seren."
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Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:34 pm
Is Wetter Better?The gate opened, but any visions of Atlantis behind Melvin were cast in darkness, and as the door closed, Melvin stood. "Oh...hello." He said, never knowing who would show up in the entrance lobby.
When his eyes went to the container, he brightened up. "That's awfully kind of you. I've been living off of canned food and fish." He really hoped someone would bring him something that wasn't fish, canned beans, spam, or dried fruit.
He graciously accepted the gift and, not able to restrain himself, pulled a corner of the lid to get a peak inside. "How are you doing, Joy?"
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Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 11:43 pm
how are you dewingShe looked up when the gates opened, her eyes opening, then focusing on Melvin. She watched him emerge, trying to gauge how he looked... Did he look paler, less healthy? Was he eating enough? She wasn't sure, but she knew she felt a LOT better seeing him looking at least comparatively well. "Melvin. It's good to see you. I was... worried about you." She stood, carefully, stretching her back, and sighed. "I don't do worry well, so... I wanted to come check on you, see how you're doing." She pushed a wet lock of her hair off her face. "Are they feeding you ok? Is there... anything I could maybe bring you, another time?"
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Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 8:19 am
how are you dewingHe didn't look tired. His clothes, the same ones he wore under his dive suit, were clean as were the rest of him. The paleness was the same it had been just due to a month of Deus not having any sunlight - and not being able to reap those benefits now. If anything, he looked tired.
"I'm doing well. Just working. I've been treated fairly and kindly." In that Soarca had made it clear he was a vessel for her to use and he did not argue with that, which was a very simple arrangement he saw no problems with.
"I eat well enough. There are no cooks so most things are dehydrated or canned. I suppose....if I could ask anything.." Because the food was, well fine, not ideal. "...something other than fish as a protein? Perhaps some jerky as it would last well enough down here without me cooking it. I was on the island that spanned a year to us and we ate a lot of fish. I've ...kind of developed a hatred for it." A LOT of hatred. At least there were no coconuts here.
"How has everyone been since the mission? Is everyone healing alright?"
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Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 6:03 pm
how are you dewingShe nodded, slowly, listening to his words. "I am glad they are treating you well, then, Melvin. You do seem to be doing all right." Her eyes were gentle and concerned as she spoke. She tapped her chin thoughtfully at his suggestion. "Do you prefer pork, beef... some sort of bird? Any preferences on spicings?" She was considering a kalbi style, perhaps, or bulgogi, but if he wanted something simpler, or different, well... He'd trapped himself here to keep things peaceful between Deus and Atlantis, and she would rather give him things to enjoy. She might also try to seek away to pack a small thing of baked treats, because it seemed unlikely that he was getting many of those here, either. His question caused her to sigh. "Yes... I think so. Terry has been... camping at the Pod Kim's body is in... Other then that, though, everyone seems to be getting better." Her eyes went sad, though, as she spoke of Kim. She didn't know that when she returned, within a day or so, her friend would return... She didn't know it was even possible. "And as promised, the sun has returned. I am... finding it quite the change, myself."
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Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2017 4:36 pm
How are you Dewing
Rhys had been planning to go see Melvin, so he had already packed a few things for the guy--an assortment of candy and snack type foods, jerky, jenga, and random magazines he swiped from the library--that he planned on bringing when he did finally go. He assumed it wouldn't happen for another week or so since he wanted to kind of enjoy the sunlight a little bit more, but having heard that Seren had gone...he went as soon as he could, that same day. And he did that because he was worried about her; maybe he was also a little bit irritated that she'd taken the dangerous dive down on her own without at least giving him a head's up so he could tell her to wait for him, but it was mostly just the worry. She hadn't been doing well since the events of that particular mission.
He emerged from the pool, eyes darting around for Seren as soon as he took his goggles off. He calmed down a bit when he saw that she was safe and already speaking with Melvin, though his concerns weren't totally gone. Instead of rushing her, though, he coolly got out of the pool and walked over to them.
"Head's up," said the brunette as he tossed the small prepared pack at Melvin. "Thought you could use some stuff to pass the time, at least when they're not keepin' you busy."
The trainee was soon standing beside Seren, though beyond giving her a somewhat stern glance and a nudge with his elbow he didn't say anything to her. This visit was for Melvin, after all; the two of them could talk later.
"So...you look pretty ********' normal. I thought they might've been doin' experiments or something. Y'know, like weird, ancient Antlantian ritual type things."xMoonKitsune -barges in- Hope that's cool.. P:
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Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2017 7:23 pm
"Any of those sound amazing. I just can't do beans and spam for weeks. It's making me want to go vegan at this rate." He said with a sigh. "And as many spices as you want. I like things with a lot of heat." He said, though he knew Soarca might not appreciate it if he had a stomach ache though in his experience he never was affected much by any after effects.
The mention of Terry had him more somber, but he was confused as to why Kim was in a pod and not the morgue. "She's not dead?" He said, surprised by this. A dead hunter was not preserved, but instead taken to be disposed of, so that meant maybe there was some chance they were taking in putting her in a pod. Give her time for her weapon to work - but why not the infirmary? It must have been bad. Would they be concerned about her direct contact with a legacy. But that didn't mean that she was awake or would wake up either. If anything, not being dead was almost worse for Terry.
"That's.....not good. Terry could be waiting for a while." He leaned against the wall by the main doors. "He shouldn't be left alone during this time. Things could happen." Dark thoughts invaded in times like this, and he wasn't sure how strong Terry was to face it.
"I'm glad the sun is out. I was worried about the greenhouse. A lot of things were wilting." He admitted, wondering if Noah was enjoying the sun as much as everyone else.
The sound of water caught his attention and Rhy pulled himself out of the pool. Melvin gave him a wave, before giving a 'umph!' as he caught a package. "What did you put in this? Bricks?" He said, staring at the wrapped parcel.
"Oh, well I wouldn't mind fins or gills. It would make diving a lot easier as long as I didn't have to live in a tank all day. But no. As you can see I'm as human as ever. Well, as human as hunters are."
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Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2017 7:53 pm
"Yes, that does sound pretty damn terrible. Spam is... certainly cheap, and efficient, but it's so salty and... not very enjoyable." She made a face that said she had had more then enough spam in her time to understand. "All right, I'll see what I can do, Melvin. And good to know." Her face lit up a little. "I'll make it like I would for myself, then." "I don't know... I really don't. He certainly believes not... And they put her in a pod." She sighed, and lowered her gaze a little. "I've tried asking but... I'm not getting much in the way of answers." She looked back up again. "I visit as often as I can. I'm not sure if he cares. I'm... not very good at reading Terry." She worried about him, though, quite a bit, with his ongoing vigil. The next bit made her smile a little. "I... didn't know we even had a greenhouse, honestly." She turned, startled, to face the pool, hearing the sounds too. Her brows rose when she saw it was Rhys. She watched the exchange, and then gave Rhys a confused look at the stern look and the nudge. Why was he doing that? She didn't understand at all... And because she didn't, she just lowered her head some, in a nervous, slightly skittish way, just listening to the two men talk for the moment.
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Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2017 9:17 pm
Is Wetter Better?
Joy was very relieved that her cooking was received, and that Atlantis didn't think she was trying to sneak in weapons. This wasn't a cake with a file hidden in it deal, just a container with a stew-like dish of meat and vegetables. "Next time I come back, I can bring you a different dish, just gimme a request. Buuuuut can't guarantee it won't get ruined by the dive."
On the subject of her status since Atlantis, Joy admitted "I've been... it's been weird. Weirder than usual given that, y'know, hunters and all," she laughed, trying to lighten the mood.
"What about you? Other than the food situation I mean. Are you gonna be, like, an official ambassador here minus the diplomatic immunity?"
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Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2017 10:59 pm
How are you Dewing
The "umph" felt exaggerated, but he was glad the guy was still human enough, more so than just being told that he was still human. Alien-things could lie, too.
"Essentials, dude. Snacks and jerky, Jenga--thought you might miss being away from that for too long--and magazines." He shrugged. "Whatever I could find in the library. Figured the more I brought the more chances there'd be one in there that you'd like." Another shrug before he glanced over at Seren, blinking at her sudden silence before lookin' back at Melvin.
"Was thinkin' of putting in more but I heard Seren," and he paused and clapped a hand gently on her shoulder, "decided to take the dive alone. I know they promise us safe passage, but I'm more of a see-to-believe kinda guy so I followed just to make sure."
There was a pause there as he took a breath, then peered over at the gate. "They tell you how much longer you'll be down here?"
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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 4:01 pm
ForgivenessWord reached Melody in swift fashion, Melvin had sacrificed himself... well, his time. He wasn't gone, but he very well could have gone away forever, or worse. It was a close call in her book and she honestly couldn't cope with the fact the last things she'd said to him were mean and spiteful and she honestly just wasn't all that angry with him in the first place. Certainly not angry enough to carry that to either of their graves. So for her own good conscience, this couldn't wait until he eventually saw to returning of his own accord. She packed a fashionable water-proof bag and dove down, reemerging from the water only once she reached the cavern pool and pulled herself out onto the ground. She gazed around curiously for him.
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Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:07 pm
How are you DewingHe breathed out. "Even if I was there and wanted to help, I don't think Terry would want to see me. We had an argument last time before the mission, and seeing as I lead it, I'm not sure if he would blame me for what happened to Kim. I was there when Creation possessed her. It's easy to start looking for who was supposed to watch over someone to keep them safe. I just don't want him to start feeling hopeless or alone when things are dark. Even if he doesn't talk, can someone check up on him to make sure he's at least eating?" He asked. "I know that sounds rather demanding considering I'm not even up at Deus right now. I hope he has a friend he can reach out to."
"Yes, it's down a trail near the jungle. Rin was the one who made it her project in Deus. It was run down and none of the old plumbing worked, but I worked with her to get it up. Noah watches over it now as I never had a green thumb. If you are interested, you could contact him." He said.
He smiled down at the parcel. "Thanks. It does get a bit boring alone in my room and I appreciate any outside food that isn't fish, spam, or beans. I feel like I'm in an old bunker sometimes."
He tucked the package under his arm. "Oh, they aren't keeping me down here. I'm volunteering my time for as long as they may need me. There is a lot of work to be done and I'm just one person. Once I return home, I'll make an announcement on Twitter, but for now if anyone could tell anyone who is curious that I'm fine and well then I hope that will keep people from worrying."
He looked to them both a moment. "Are you two dating?"
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Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 7:30 pm
Is Wetter Better?"Weird? What's more weird than normal weird?" He moved to the edge of the pool, sitting down and patting the stone floor for her to take a load off. There were no tables or chairs here to really have a talk and standing around felt like they were both too busy.
"I don't think I'm an ambassador. I've just been trusted enough to help out and stay here for the moment. Atlantis needs it and I think I can do more worthwhile work here at the moment than in the runic department. And - I really like it here. I want to see it flourish. To be what it used to be. It's kind of like a child-like dream I never knew was possible to attain."
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