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 Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 6:40 pm
[PM RP] Vader and Vegetables!
5/05/10 - 5/28/10
Quote: With the decidedly summerish weather, Dacj had taken on the responsibility of grocery shopping, mostly so she could sneak in her favorite varieties of ice cream and ice pops--the other members of the Cottage family had vastly varying tastes and the only way to ensure you got what you wanted was to get it yourself. With a grocery list in hand and a cart grabbed at the front just past the sliding doors, she was off! Well, not quite so enthusiastically because she always had to be a bit careful about managing with her tentacles--if she wasn't careful, she'd run over a stray one and it wasn't pleasant--but with more enthusiasm than perhaps strictly necessary for such a mundane task. Swaying on her tentacles as she went down the aisles, she found herself amongst the cereals, debating whether to get Phoebe her favored sugary somethings or whether she should just get everyone the healthy stuff. Or even better--wasn't there some sort of seaweed flavored something at the Asian market? She'd have to stop there on the way back... The kraken was so lost in her mental debate she didn't even notice the familiar face down the aisle... Not too far down the aisle from where Dacj stood Seth was busy restocking the shelves with more cereal. He didn't initially notice the kraken Hyte either, but once the familiar squid scent reached his nose he looked over to find quite the surprise. "Dacj?" he questioned with a smile, taking in the new attire. It seemed that she had finally grown into her adult stage. "Wow, you look wonderful. Congratulations." It was always good to see the other Hytes growing. "Since when have you started shopping here?"Dacj blinked, and was equally surprised to see Seth. "Oh, hello! And thank you, everyone's been going on so I suppose I must look all right," she said, with a chuckle. The praise from all sides was a little heady; she could almost understand why Missy was the way she was, if everyone was always going on about her. "And since Mom told me there was a manager in a Vader suit here is when. Apparently she does him favors and gets discounts on produce or something, I don't even know." She tilted her head to the side, before asking, "How long have you been working here? Mom and the others must've always just missed you."Seth sweat-dropped as Dacj mentioned her particular reason for dropping by. "Yeah... that would be Chad," the cheetah Hyte said with a light shake of his head. He swore that all of the employees here were missing a screw, but the manager was certainly one of the worst. "I've been working here for quite a while actually, but my shift times change frequently," he explained. "Also I sometimes work in the back, so that might be why I haven't really run into anyone.""Mmm, true, true," the kraken said thoughtfully, her skirt swishing as her tentacles shifted underneath the fabric. "But that's nice, even if your shifts aren't regular--having steady employment, I mean. I should probably look into something, if I don't want to be a leech on my mother...Hunter and I have several very fetching money-making schemes prepared. One involves a rocket-boosted speedboat and the other tossing people off cliffs. Also possibly a cult." She decided it was best not to mention the raccoon would likely actually acquire the rocket-boosted speedboat. Though it would make for a grand entrance at a beach wedding... The cheetah Hyte chuckled. "Sounds nefarious," he said as he placed another box of cereal up on the shelf. "Does that mean that Hunter has won you over to the dark side?" Despite the fact that he and the raccoon Hyte typically did not get along, he didn't really mind other people being friends with him. He didn't necessarily always understand it, but hey, more power to them."There is no dark side, just shades of grey~" Dacj teased back, clasping her hands behind her back. "Really, as long as we don't directly ping Eli and Kamiko's anti-villainy radar, I think we'll be all right in our plottings. I mean, where's the harm in living in a cave and spouting wisdom while Hunter happens to relieve them of their worldly possessions outside? I do rather worry about the cult following potential, but I suppose when one is as beautiful and wise as myself it's unavoidable~" Her wide grin kept any of her statements from being taken too seriously. "Besides, I am a descendant of the Old Ones. It's like bad generational karma if I don't cause a bit of mayhem.""I don't suppose sneaking up behind that group of people as a giant squid and the subsequent news report counted as enough mayhem, eh?" Seth joked back with a grin. "Although yes, I would suggest keeping a low profile from Eli and Kamiko if you decide to proceed with such plans." It was rather amusing in a way; Out of the 'kuppy family' children there were two who fought crime (Noe and Eli) and two who wanted to cause trouble (Zane and Dacj). He supposed it balanced things out in a way, but it was still an amusing observation.Dacj stuck out her tongue at Seth as she made a face in reply to his teasing. "No way it counts as enough, the Old Ones bring ultimate death and terror--a bit of crowd scattering is totally amateur! I have Cthulu to be living up to! Also The Kraken. It's a lot of reputation, I will have you know!" She paused, and assumed a thoughtful pose. "Though honestly it's only Kamiko I have to worry about as I'm pretty sure if I came down to it, I could take Eli. He'd go way too easy on me; his chivalry is something of his fatal flaw." Well, that and the tentacle phobia, but even without the tentacles he'd go too easy on her. "But I'd prefer to keep them out of it; after all, I have future babysitting of the minx to look forward to and I'm pretty sure they wouldn't let me corrupt their offspring if they knew the dastardly extent of my deeds~""Ah, that is true," the cheetah Hyte with a faux sincere expression. "Must keep those plans a secret for them to work." He chuckled after that, ending the serious facade. "So, how are things going back at home?" He hadn't been able to visit the Cottage since the viral incident really."Oh, you know how it is. Eli's been back once or twice, mostly to play with Phoebe--she really did miss him. Getting a little sister to replace his absence was one thing, but having a relationship with one's brother is another matter entirely..." After all, hadn't she gone to great lengths herself to introduce herself to Eli in a nonthreatening manner? "And he's blocked off my...well, magic, I suppose. I didn't have anything like his, no empathy or any of that, so he said it was really easy and I shouldn't have any future problems with it." Provided she could control her temper...well, she'd avoid Shimy as actively as Eli did, then. No real trouble there. She grinned widely as she added, "And I can even change my mind later and choose to Contract. Whaddya think--are the times progressive enough for a magical girl tentacle monster?""That'll be up to you I believe," Seth replied with a smile. The thought was certainly an odd one for sure, but if anyone could pull it off it would be Dacj. Only in this family... the cheetah Hyte mused wryly to himself. Things were never at all boring, that much was certain. "So you said you're not an empath like Eli, but was he able to determine what sort of magic you have before it was sealed?" Not that it really mattered much at this point, but he was still curious."Mmm, that was the easy part! You even saw it--unlike Eli, who can do whatever, I've got an affinity for water...or, rather, even if I did Contract, my magic would be stuck relating to water in some way," Dacj said, lacing her hands together behind her back as she lightly swayed to and fro as she spoke. "It makes sense, I guess. Eli's a bit of weirdo even when it does come to magic; I guess only Camellia-level can do the random elemental bit, everyone else is limited to a specific sphere of influence.""Ah, I see. Well, water-based magic makes sense," Seth replied. Ambers eyes automatically glanced over at the end of the aisle when movement caught his peripheral vision, and the all-too-familiar sight of his manager making rounds about the store caught his attention. Ah, crap, I haven't finished stocking these yet, the cheetah Hyte thought to himself, not realizing before just how much he had slowed down during the conversation. He could only hope that the Vader-clad manager wouldn't choose to walk their way and notice. Then again, wasn't he part of the reason Dacj said she even came? Perhaps it wouldn't be too terrible then, apart from the usual... weirdness. "What do you think of the whole Contractor thing anyway?" he asked curiously, taking care to keep up his work at a decent pace now."I've grown up around it, so even if I think it's weird, it's a familiar, comforting sort of weird, you know? Besides the whole lawful-good saving the world angle or whatever--which is totally not me, I like my mayhem!--I dunno, the whole concept of the Ti'ama kinda squick me out," Dacj said, with a light shudder. "Elti's okay, but she's like part of the family. The idea of a race of mostly all-powerful world dragons that think of humans as pawns and playthings? Yeah, I can see why the Imperials went off their collective rocker..." Eli and Elti were different--they were like two halves of the same person. If any of the other Ti'ama were that close to their Contractors, she'd eat her favorite straw boater hat. "Anyway, it's not really for me. The only Ti'ama I'd even consider Contracting is Elti, and she has Eli--she doesn't need anyone else. And I don't need the Contract...not the way Eli does."Was she referring to the whole deal with the Empire there? The cheetah Hyte was about to ask, but to his disappointment her noticed his manager beginning to walk their way. Ah, gee, here we go. "It's your decision in the end, but I can certainly understand not wanting to. That's quite the commitment. Hello, Mr. Vader.""You have not fulfilled your task in a timely manner.""My apologies, Sir; was catching up with a friend. This is Dacj by the way," he added, introducing the Kraken Hyte. "She's Mena's daughter.""Ah, Mena?" Chad replied with an air of pleased surprise. Holding up one of her hands, he said, "Well then, it is a delight to make your acquaintance, Miss Dacj.""I'm sorry to keep you from your duties," Dacj added in quickly, before she was properly introduced to Seth's manager. "And it's a pleasure to finally make yours, Mr. Vader. My mother speaks most highly of you.""She does?" Chad's pleasant surprise continued. "I mean--of course, of course," he said hurriedly. He put his hands together in a vaguely plotting sort of gesture as he added, "We have a most beneficial arrangement." "Of course," Dacj said, ducking her head in deference. "Still, she's left all the shopping to me today...""If you require assistance..." "That would be lovely," Dacj said, with a brilliant smile. "Seth, I'll see you later?" she said, question in her voice as she turned back towards him. "Of course. It was nice to see you again, Dacj," Seth replied before the two wandered off to continue their shopping. The cheetah Hyte picked up his pace a bit since he had fallen behind now, but it had been nice to see Dacj again and chat for a bit. Made his day a little bit less mundane anyway.
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Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 10:33 am
IM RP: Dacj & Seth (and Eli)
5/27/10 Seth: *is laying comfortably on the couch with a good book in paw. He had the day off of work today, but unfortunately it seemed that the rest of the apartemnt residents weren't quite so free on time*Dacj: *knew full well that Eli was out today, being as he was currently at the Cottage paying a visit to Phoebe for the duration of the afternoon, and she'd secured confirmation that it was just Seth back at the apartment from the kuppy before setting out. She'd barely gotten any sleep since last night--there was the staying up late before leaving Hytech, and then the hours of thinking afterward. Even despite her affirmation to Sorcha, the more she thought about it, the more nervous she got. So she was off to speak to the one sane person she knew, who had the most rock-solid relationship of anyone she knew too. Dressed for the sunny weather in a lighter white cotton shift dress and her trusty adventuring straw boater hat, she'd driven over to Seth's and found herself hesitating outside his door once again. She was second guessing herself, she knew--but, considering her own feelings, was Seth really the best person to ask? Still... With a sudden determination and not wanting to just go back home without anything to show for it, she knocked on the door* Seth: *looks up with mild surprise at the knock on the door. Who would be visiting at this time of day* Coming. *pads over to open the door and is pleasantly surprised by who he finds* Ah, Dacj! It's been a while. Please, come in. *closes the door again once the Kraken Hyte has entered* This is certainly a surprise. Is there a particular reason that you chose to stop by?Dacj: *tips her hat to the cheetah on entering, steps in the living room with a smile. She rather likes it here--so much more quiet than home--and once again she wonders if she should at least move to the treehouse. She'd get a lot of tree climbing practice in... She twirls back around to face Seth with a pleasant smile* Oh, nothing too in particular. *Her first lie of the day; not a particularly impressive one either* Just finding myself in need of a friendly, nonjudgmental friend, I suppose.Seth: *smiles and quirks a brow* Oh? As opposed to the rest of the 'judgmental’ lot? *chuckles, somehow not quite buying her excuse. But he wasn't about to push her if she didn't feel like giving her true reasons just yet* So, how have you been? Haven't seen you since that time at work.
Dacj: *ruefully* You know, you'd be surprised... *after all, even Eli the Saint isn't someone she can talk with about this. Oh, he'd try and be helpful, but he had a prejudice, and there was no way around that.* I've been all right. Hanging out with everyone--Yorick and I had a nice meeting the other day, I hadn't seen him since I was just a squidlet. Hunter...Sorcha...the usual gang.Seth: *thoughtful* Hm, I don't believe I've seen Yorick since he was a kid actually. I take it everyone is doing well? ^_^ *brief pause* Ah, I'm forgetting my manners. Can I get you anything to drink?Dacj: Mmm, well enough~ Hunter's been resorting to violence as usual and Sorcha's been absolutely uncensored as usual, so there you are. Just water would be fine, thanks~ Oh! And I talked to Kamiko, too. She and Eli really need to get on the ball--I know they're both a bit shy and they like to move at their own pace, but 'their own pace' is a bit ridiculously slow...*chatters cheerfully* Really, I'm almost wanting to go lurking about to stop whatever it is that might be interrupting them! I can't believe their luck is so terrible, just for a kiss...Seth: Eli and Kamiko still haven't kissed yet? *starts heading toward the kitchen to get that glass of water* Well, I suppose I shouldn't be so surprised. It'll come in time.Dacj: Nope! Score's still nada~ I don't think it's that they lack the motivation or resolve--I think the universe is actively conspiring against them at this point.Seth: *smiles faintly* Yeah, I could see that. *grabs a glass out of the cabinet and goes to the fridge for some water* Of course, first kisses can sometimes come at the most unexpected of times. *feeling slightly nostalgic*Dacj: Oh? I feel there's a story behind those words~ Care to share? *has followed behind Seth and stands partially leaning against the doorway with a grin* Seth: *chuckles* Not entirely much of one. *has filled the glass by this point and offers it to Dacj* Noe sent me an e-mail one day asking to meet behind the Hytech building because she wanted to ask me something. When we met up later, she had me close my eyes for a little 'experiment'. And, well, you can probably guess the rest from there. *smiles sheepishly* She had just had a rough break up fairly recently then, so she was hesitant to start another relationship for a while there.Dacj: *listens with curiosity and has to smile at Seth's sheepish retelling* That's still sweet. *in comparison, she was simply jumped...but, running through it all again in her head, she really had been oblivious to the 'warning signs'...* And, yeah, I know a little bit about Noelani's history...well, what I've heard from Mother, anyway. *she leaves out the part why it's basically the only reason Mena's hesitant to approve of Hunter though* It's nice that you were there for her, though.Seth: That was more of a happy coincidence really. ^_^; I hadn't known much of anything about Noe's past until after I had already started falling for her. I was only two or three months old at the time, and most of what when down had happened while I was still a cub.Dacj: Timelines, shimimelines~ Eli basically had his cradle-robbing eye out for Kamiko since she was old enough to profess her love of justice and fighting evil. *chuckles at the thought; though she supposes Noe is technically a 'cradle robber' too, since Seth's from about the same period as the Japan batch* I don't think anyone realized how big a problem it was going to be until it happened, that's sort of the feeling I got from Mother. Though perhaps it's best you were unaware--had you really known what you were getting into, would it have stopped you? Or just made you think a little more carefully before committing?Seth: *blinks* You mean the whole demi-god business? I knew enough going into it. Noelani had been hurt, and needed someone to be there for her. It didn't really matter who or what her ex was, and it still doesn't. Sure, there have been some complications along the way, but I don't think knowing ahead of time might have made much of a difference. *pause* Well, besides maybe preparing for Hunter anyway, but that's a side issue.Dacj: *dry chuckle* That's sort of what I meant, really. If it makes a difference, even as Hunter's friend, I have to say I think you and Noelani are better for each other. A compulsion like Hunter's is a hard thing to bear though. *she wonders idly if that isn't part of the reason he's so very derisive of Eli and his magic--sparklies aside, he has to have some sort of grudge or something against his creator* The other half was how crazy Noelani and the rest of her family are. Though Noe deals with it in a better way than the rest of us, I have to say...Seth: *smiles and laughs* That's not really an issue for me. I come from a household of crazy, remember? ^_^ Besides, constant normalcy is far too boring. *shakes head* But no, magic and science experiments aside, I think you guys are pretty normal. Just have more exciting lives than most is all.Dacj: Mmm, I do forget~ Something has to be said for those Hytes that get to live fairly constant normal lives though, I think sometimes they're better off. *rolls eyes* Take the magic away from Eli, and what do you have? No, wait, he'd just be in steampunk groups and run about dressed in period wear on the weekends. Take the science away from Mother and she'd go espionage, which means she can't be normal no matter how much she tries. Hmm...I guess if I didn't have tentacles, I would be sort of normal...ish...Seth: *chuckles* Take the magic away from Eli and you'd still have a good-hearted brother with a wry sense of humor. Take science from Mena and... ok, so I can't really see that one too much. She's still nice too though. And tentacles or not, I think you are still a special person. We may all be half-animal, but there's more to us on the inside than what meets the eye.Dacj: *smiles in return, but it quickly turns to a vaguely brooding look* I'd still be analytical, absolutely deadpan honest...and somehow I can't see myself ever getting rid of the self-doubt. *softly* Damned if I do, damned if I don't... *she offers a wry smile* And once again, the self pity. I need to stop doing that.Seth: *smiles genuinely* And what's wrong with being analytical and blunt? Who at some point hasn't battled with self-doubt? Nothing unusual there.Dacj: Sometimes the world seems easier on the other side...what I wouldn't give for some nice optimistic naiveté on a bad day... *shakes her head* I know. I'm being silly.Seth: Perhaps. And what might this 'other side' be that you speak of? The dreaded normal side?
Dacj: I was going to say 'on the light and sparkles and rainbows and unicorns' side but then I remembered the barbarian magical girls. So every cloud not only has a silver lining, but probably the potential to become a terrible thunderstorm.Seth: Tis a no win situation, isn't it. ^_^; I don't think there is any 'perfect' side really. Every situation has its ups and downs.Dacj: Certainly. The grass is always greener, after all. *pauses, pursing her lips together* Speaking of no win situations, I think...there's someone who's interested in me, and I'm not quite sure what to do. Or how to feel. *feels the more direct approach is best here* Seth: *can take a guess at who this someone might be* Well, how do you feel about this person? Do you have any interest yourself?Dacj: Mmm...but physical attraction's the easy part. If we're going off that, the list is quite sadly very long. I just keep thinking--any relationship with me is going to be really damn weird, especially in the physical sense. There's more worries than that, but... *a thoughtful frown spreads across the kraken's face* Seth: *frowns slightly* Why does it need to be weird? You are what you are, that can't be helped. If this person is attracted to you, then it's likely that they like the person inside you as well.Dacj: I'm just looking at it from the practical side, I guess... *her sense of vertical and horizontal is completely skewed, for one thing, given all the extra limbs* I think that's probably true as well. *wryly* Though I'm kind of a pain in the a**. I don't know what it is my friends actually see in me. I guess I'm easygoing and don't get angry...Seth: *quirks brow* Since when are you a pain? I believe that's more of Hunter's department. *smiles* Although I'm not entirely sure what you meant by 'practical' side. Care to elaborate?Dacj: *has to smile briefly, and then she assumes a serious, solemn face* Seth, I'm going to say this very bluntly because it's kind of one of those things that can't be put delicately--have you ever even considered what sex with a tentacle-being is likely to be like? I'm not even sure how to go about it, and I'm the tentacle monster. *she figures the rest of it is way too TMI for one--he really doesn't need to know about her beak, for example >.>;;; * Seth: Ah. *blinks* Well, um, other than have some extra limbs to grab with, would it really be all that different? *slightly red* I mean, you could still-- ok, I'm not going to go into that. Point is, I don't think it'd be terribly different in theory.Dacj: *has to grin at getting Seth to blush* In ~theory~... *matter of factly* I'm actually more worried about being horizontal in general, I don't do it very well. I don't lay down to sleep, I sort of...do the same thing I do to stay on the ceiling, spread all my limbs out kinda in a split and with my torso vertical. Though I guess horizontal is not a requirement per se... *now she's just kind of seeing how far she can push* Seth: You don't lay down to sleep? *blinks again* Well, no, I suppose things can be done vertically, but horizontal is generally easier I believe. ^_^;Dacj: I can, it's just not really comfortable with all the extra limbs. *is secretly kind of delighted that he's just going along with it, though she's sure when he does feel really uncomfortable it'll be an abrupt shutdown* You believe~? And here I thought you and Noe had gotten pretty far~Seth: *reddens a little more* Um, yes and no. Although I don't believe that's really what we were talking about now, is it. Have you asked Sorcha what she thinks of the matter?Dacj: I guess it would be too much to expect it wouldn't be blindingly obvious... *a little soft sigh* Seth: *chuckles* It can't be helped. I believe she is probably the only Hyte around who is more blunt with her thoughts than yourself. ^_^;Dacj: Mmm, being subtle is not her strong point...actually, which is part of why I'm here. I wasn't really paying attention, so she thought the best way to tell me her feelings was to kiss me. It did get her point across...Seth: *mystery of visit solved* Oh? Well, it rather worked for Noelani too, so I guess I can see that. *smiles* So, unsure of whether to proceed or not?Dacj: I did tell her we could try, but...oh, I don't know. She says it's not just for my physical characteristics and I can believe it's not the primary reason, so it was good we talked about that... And she seems to be okay with the fact that I want an open relationship--either of us can date other people, as long as we keep communication clear between everyone involved...Seth: So... then what are you unsure on?Dacj: I think I'm scared.Seth: Why? Because it's your first relationship?Dacj: That's definitely part of it. And maybe a little self consciousness is in there too.Seth: *smiles faintly* I think that perhaps you might be worrying too much. Sorcha's a nice girl after all, as are you. Nothing to be self-conscious about.Dacj: Heh, do you have any idea the kind of stuff she's been reading, and watching? I have a feeling she has a lot of expectations...Seth: ._.; Yes, well, life isn't quite like books and tv shows. May simply have to explain that to Sorcha sometime along the line. ^_^; But other than that, I think you'll be fine. *curious* If I may ask though, what made you decide on an open relationship? Have your eyes on someone other than Sorcha?Dacj: Haha, no kidding. I tried watching some of it and I am pretty sure most of it's physically impossible, for one thing... *shrugs, with a soft smile* I dunno. Not exactly...I mean, I have interest, but I don't think it'll come to anything. But I decided on open relationships a long time ago, when I was just a little girl. The world's got enough complications, so why should it restrict love? If people are willing to share, what's so wrong about letting them do so? A lot of people prefer monogamy, and that's okay too.Seth: *shrugs lightly* If that's how you feel then go for it. I was just curious is all. *wonders vaguely who her other interest might be, but doesn't think too much of it*Dacj: *she teases lightly, but she doesn't know if she's overstepping her bounds* See now, I can see how polyamory could've worked for Noe if all the parties involved weren't so terribly possessive... *a little more serious as she adds* But sometimes it doesn't, no matter what you do. And sometimes it's something that isn't stated. Eli's heart always belongs to Elti first; they're part of each other. Kamiko's secondary to that, and I think she understands that.Seth: *isn't entirely amused by the polyamor remark concerning Noe, but doesn't say anything on the matter* Eli's relationship with Elti is a different sort of love though, isn't it? I don't think it can quite be compared on the same level as his attraction to Kamiko.Dacj: Mmm, it's more than that. Mother, sister, lover, she's sort of all of that. Not necessarily in the physical sense, they're not actually involved like that, but... It's a greater love, if that makes sense. *a quick flash of a smile* Another reason not to be a Contractor. Your Contractee holds a large part of your soul, and it's a bond that you can't throw away at your leisure. Someone as flighty as me, I don't think I could stand the commitment~Seth: *chuckles slightly* I see. I never really realized that. *actually hadn't though much of Eli and Elti's relationship at all. Figured it was more of a friends/firmly bound partners sort of deal*Dacj: It's a Contract that spans lifetimes, after all--and the Ti'ama you Contract with knows every detail of every one, has been watching over and cultivating you for all that time. It's a very intimate thing. *thoughtful* Like I said, I don't really ever see taking the option, but if I did...I couldn't be a Flower, couldn't handle multiple lifetimes. They call the Contractors who only swear a provisional, 'one-life-only' Contract Knights. So I guess I'd be a Knight, if anything~Seth: You certainly seem to have picked up a lot of information about Contractors. *smiles* Did you find all of this out before or after your latent powers were revealed?Dacj: Before, actually. I used to badger Mother a lot about it, and she knows most of it straight from Shimy. I wanted to know Eli better...understand him better, anyway. Because a lonely little girl who's told her older brother is afraid of her...well, I guess you can say I look up to him, which I do. And I wanted to know why he was afraid--really know, beyond the surface tentacle phobia whatever excuse. So I learned a lot about the Contractors, and some of their history...Seth: *cocks his head slightly* You thought there might be more than just the phobia?Dacj: I thought that there had be be somewhere within his history, or the Contractors' history, that would even really explain the phobia, besides silly cliches. That's where I found out about the virginity clause and all of that. And that did help, some. The rest is just luck and persistence, I think. I'm fairly certain I spend more time worrying over it than he does.Seth: *quirks brow, amused* Virginity clause? Do tell.Dacj: Oh, it's sort of a weird thing. You know how in fairy tales and such, virginity is comparable to purity of spirit? So the virgin princess is sort of stronger in power. It's actually true, as far as the Contractors go--when you lose your virginity, your power level drops. It's not terribly significant, but in a culture where cutthroat politics ruled and diplomatic disputes were settled in a coliseum, even a drop of power loss could mean the difference between life and death. However...once you have children, your power level doubles, as long as those children are suitable for Contracting, because you can draw on their power. So the idea of a tentacle monster, or anything that could forcibly remove your virginity, actually could be of some concern. Culturally, it makes sense. And it's more of a mental thing than literal physical virginity, it's the same for male or female Contractors. I don't know if anyone's ever been able to explain it, it's just how things work.Seth: *blinks* Wow. Interesting. You certainly know how to do your digging. >.>; *would never have bothered trying to find any of this out on his own*Dacj: What can I say~ I do my research. *shrugs again* And I was certainly self-motivated. I happen to rather like my big brother and I wanted to know exactly what I could do to either make things easier for him to interact with me, or how to solve the problem. The first has sort of worked...Seth: Hm, random question: Since Hytes don't breed in the typical fashion, do you think the child bonus would still apply? It would still be his flesh and blood after all, even if attained through more scientific methods.Dacj: Hmm~ I'm not really sure. *thoughtful* It's probably the genetics that matter more than anything else.Seth: Well, I guess we'll find out someday. Unless Kitten appears before then and is able to fill us in otherwise. *smiles* Did you want to move this discussion to the living room? The tile must be cold for you.Dacj: Hahaha, fat chance! The little minx won't admit who her mom is, I doubt we could get her to tell us something like that~ *steps lightly back onto the carpet* Ah, tile's not too bad. If more of my tentacles are on the surface area, it's not as bad as, say, a protoform tube thinking it is terribly fun to get lost among my limbs. Still, sitting down would be nice~Seth: She may not tell us 'overtly', but her responses to questions can usually give you a good indication either way. ^_^ *pads back out to the living room with Dacj and moves his book off of the couch to make room*Dacj: She's a bit better at hiding things than Sorcha, but she's got a ways to go before getting really good at it. *plops down and settles her hands in her lap* I am heartily encouraged that she calls me 'Auntie' though. I guess there's something to be said for being able to meet a future child ahead of time, or a future niece. *back to teasing now as she grins at Seth* So, you and Noe? Are you fancying a kuppy or two of your own later on~?Seth: *looks thoughtful for a moment* You know, she has never once refered to me as 'uncle'. *slightly troubled by this, but is distracted by Dacj's next question* Kids? Well, we haven't really talked about it much, but I certainly wouldn't mind. *smiles faintly, then chuckles* Well, you heard that conversation back when Eli and I were drunk I believe. *vaguely remembers that being brought up*Dacj: As I recall, you were speculating on what they'd look like and what you'd call them, yes. I don't know if I want any children of my own, so perhaps I'll just live vicarously through my siblings' broods. I can probably lift up several babies at a time, for instance--it sounds like it could prove an invaluable babysitting skill.Seth: Actually, that would be rather useful for babysitting. Also works well for break up fights I believe. ^_^Dacj: *flexes her thin arms and attempts to look tough* Tsq'ali'fhtagen Dacj'hai'gotha--club bouncer! Though then somebody'd step on my tentacles and it wouldn't go very well after that, I'm afraid.Seth: Yeah, having your feet stepped on is never fun. I imagine tentacles would be even more sensitive. ^_^;
Dacj: They can be quite tender. The tops are tougher than the bottoms, generally, though they've gotten enough calluses I usually don't bother with the sleeves when I go on walks outside~Seth: Probably less hassle that way too. That's a lot of limbs to put sleeves on. ^_^;Dacj: Mm, the trouble was usually my hooks tearing through them too easily. But Mother taught me how to drive, so now I have that transportation open to me as well~Seth: You drive? *wonders how there's enough room in the driver's seat to accomodate all of her extra limbs*Dacj: *grins* I make for a safer driver than most, because of all the extra limbs~ Though I do have to be careful and keep most of them out of the actual foot area, I can change the radio and wiggle them out the window and everything without taking my eyes off the road~ *neglects to mention she's half sure she's an accident or two this week alone from drivers paying more attention to the random tentacles coming out of the neighboring car than the road in front of them* Seth: That's quite a bit of multitasking there. How do you even keep track of them all? =o *curious*Dacj: How do you keep track of your tail? For the most part, they sort of do their own thing unless I'm doing something that requires absolute concentration, like dancing~Seth: *chuckles and glances over at the mentioned limb, which was swishing calmly back and forth beside him* I suppose it does rather have a mind of its own sometimes. How is the dancing going by the way?Dacj: ^___^ Well~ It's a lot of physical training and just getting basic movements down at this point. It's a lot of work! But I look forward to the results, when I am good enough with concentration to precisely work all eight legs, two clubs, and two arms all at once, hehe~Seth: I'm sure that you'll do quite well with it. ^_^ Perhaps you should try going dancing sometime for extra practice.Dacj: Dancing with a partner's a lot more complicated than dancing by myself~ I have to trust my poor little tentacles won't get stepped on, after all.Seth: Then you just make sure to dance with someone that you trust. ^_^ Doesn't even necessarily have to be 'together' together, it could just be out on the dance floor together having fun.Dacj: *raises an eyebrow lightly as she teases* Well, I do trust you--fancy a dance with a kraken sometime?Seth: *smiles faintly* I wouldn't mind, no, but I'm afraid that my dancing knowledge is limited to a simple waltz. ^_^;Dacj: Works for me--I haven't really tried dancing with anyone. I did ponder asking Maxwell once, I figured he probably would oblige me~ Then again, that might be taking advantage of Maxwell's nature... *the kraken chuckles* Seth: Yes, I'm sure Maxwell would be quite willing to dance with any of Hytech's ladies. *rolls his eyes* But hey, can't hurt to have multiple dance partners.Dacj: *has to chuckle; she doesn't think Seth realizes the irony of his statement. Multiple lovers are right out, but multiple dance partners are fine of course. She shakes her head lightly, wrinkling her nose* Nope, can't hurt at all~Seth: *totally innocent and not thinking in those terms at all* So, what kind of music do you like dancing to?Dacj: Hmm...anything with a good beat, I guess. I like stuff that sounds Middle Eastern or Indian the best myself for practice, but I think for group dancing techno or something would be fun~ ^__^Seth: Techno does sound fun, but I have no idea how one would go about dancing to it. ^_^;Dacj: What, you've never heard of 'the lawnmower' or 'washing the windows' or any of the typical silly dance moves? *giggles* Maybe we should look up Youtube videos before we go and make sure we won't look completely ridiculous~Seth: *smirks* Because doing those moves or Caramelldansen totally doesn't fall under the category of 'ridiculous', right?Dacj: Well, that's why I said we should do more research! *puts her hands on her hips and sticks out her tongue at Seth playfully* Besides, the Caramelldansen is totally legitimate. And krakens happen to look awesome performing it, I will have you know.Seth: I can't say that I've ever witnessed a kraken doing Caramelldansen. Or, any kind of dancing, really. *amused* I'll have to take your word for it.Dacj: Or I could blow your mind right at this very moment. *cocks head to the side* Awesome reality, or perceived awesomeness? I can't decide~Seth: Huh? =o *not entirely sure what she'd getting at*
Dacj: I could dance the epic Caramelldansen. Or I could just let you imagine its awe inspiring sight. Pick your...uh...poison? Hmm. Still working on the quips, then...Seth: *chuckles* Ah, I see. In that case I shall have to side with perceived awesomeness and leave the ultimate unveiling for another time. cool Dacj: Very well. We shall have to wait for a more opportune moment to unveil its awesome glory. *lays back on the couch, stretching her arms as she does the same with her tentacles, wiggling them out at close to full length* Ah, this is nice.
Seth: *smiles as she stretches and relaxes* How is everyone at home doing?Dacj: Phoebe's ecstatic Eli came over to help her with the endgame boss battles on Final Fantasy VIII, but it never takes much with her. *thoughtful* I haven't told Mother about Sorcha yet, I probably will. She knows all my deepest, darkest secrets--that's what mothers are for, right?
Seth: I suppose, assuming there are secrets to be had anyway. *smirks again faintly* Does this mean there are skeletons in your closet, Dacj? *teasing*Dacj: A lady has many secrets~ And I've got skeletons, sunken ships, and probably a couple of alien artifacts in my closet. What about yours? *teases back* Seth: *jokingly* Oh, maybe a few abandoned carcasses. Nothing big. A sunken ship though, eh? Was that of your own doing? XDDacj: I am a kraken, you know. Sunken ships are a requirement for my closet! *wry grin as she waggles her finger at Seth* Now remember, no making Hunter one of those abadoned carcasses. I need him to drive speedboats and chuck people off cliffs.Seth: Aw... But he would make such a nice one, don't you think? *completely joking* He'd be so much quieter then.Dacj: But he hasn't taught me how to master quippiness and sarcasm yet! He still needs his loud mouth~ *dramatically pouts* Seth: Alright, alright, I'll hold off on killing him a little bit longer then... *chuckles before turning slightly more serious* Although I do owe him. Without his help we might not have been able to rescue Noe in time... *doesn't like to think what might have happened if she had remained captive to the bounties*Dacj: *one eyebrow quirked* I doubt he did it for you. Still, the result is the same...and I also doubt he'd turn down a favor. *offers a tentative half-smile, somewhere between sympathy and worry and relief all mixed into one* I'm glad you all came back safely. I was really worried back then...Seth: *chuckles* No, it definitely wasn't for me. Doesn't make me any less grateful though. *smiles* We weren't gone too terribly long back then.Dacj: You forget that my mother would tell me exactly what was going on, even if I was a child. We spent a lot of time together waiting to hear back from Elti about your situation. I guess it was nice in that it's part of the reason my mother and I are so close, but...I dunno, I'm sure even all of you would have chosen for yourselves and Noe to not have had to go through all of it.Seth: Without a doubt. *that was probably one of the hardest times of his life when she was missing* But, fortunately it all worked out in the end. And everyone is home safe now. =)Dacj: There is that saying about fire purifying the dross...what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. *shrugs* Yes, you're all home safe and sound~ Has Noe tried tossing Eli out yet or has he been making himself scarce enough that she doesn't mind yet?Seth: I suppose you have a point. ^_^; *she could be rather wise sometimes* And the latter is mostly the case. He doesn't spend much time around here anymore actually.Dacj: *very wry; she's lying and she expects Seth to pick up on this one* I can't imagine why... *flashes a grin* Poor, poor Eli. He's almost to his own place. Living with Kamiko...I'm a bit curious to see if it makes their relationship move any faster.Seth: *flushes* Don't tell me you heard that conversation too. >>; But um, yes, them living together will be nice.Dacj: *cheerful* No, I'm just perceptive enough to realize that a happily reunited couple and an empath in close quarters is not the most brilliant idea~ *burrows more snugly into the corner of the couch she's on, grabbing a pillow and holding it in her arms mostly for something to hold* Mmm~ Sounds like it'll be pretty ritzy, too~ Maybe you should let Mom build you and Noe a house after all. You could even ask for your own trampoline room wink Seth: *chuckles* Noe probably wouldn't be against that. Haven't really broached the subject to her though. And a trampoline room would certainly be amusing. XDDacj: *wisely* I think it might be a way for her and Mom to get closer too, while they work together on plans~ *chuckles* I think they really are getting one somewhere in that huge building. Eli and Kamiko will be able to throw epic parties.Seth: Hm, that is certainly true. ^_^ Would it be wise to hold parties in a 'secret' base though?Dacj: S'not secret to us! Guess that means they can only invite people who already know their secret identities. Oh well~Seth: Guess that would make it a Hyte only party then. That would be fun. cool Dacj: *chuckles* I'm looking forward to the next big Hyte bash. I've heard stories about some of the older holiday parties~
Seth: XD Yes, those are usually quite memorable. Summer time usually yields much activity.Dacj: All the better then~ I like activity. Water balloons should be involved. *shoots a look at Seth and adds* You can *throw* them, just use your speed to avoid getting pelted in return~Seth: Don't think I'm quite fast enough to dodge them all. >>; There would probably be lots of splashing too. ^_^;Dacj: I'll just stand in front of you, throwing them about every which way~ And then you can have a shield, and also help hand them to me~
Seth: *smirks* And how can I be so sure that you won't at some point turn around and fling a few at me?Dacj: I will give you solemn honor as a kraken. Besides, it's Eli who pushes you into pools, not me~ Seth: *serious expression* Hm, that is true. I'll have to take the opportunity to get back at him for that. *smirks again* The tag-team idea works well for me.Dacj: *rubs her hands together looking quite evil* Well then, I think we have ourselves an alliance!
Seth: *chuckles* So, if there is no water-balloon fight planned, is it safe to assume that you'll be starting one? XDDacj: *blinks and turns a completely innocent face to the cheetah* Why, I have no idea what you are talking about, Seth! Dropping water balloons from the rooftop would be a terrible idea~Seth: Ah hah~ *grins* Can a certain raccoon be our first target?Dacj: I dunno, the last time somebody threw something at his head he threw a lamp back. Water is slightly less annoying than oatmeal, though... *ponders* If we play our cards right, we can get him on our team, you know~ And his aim's probably a lot better than ours~Seth: Hm, that is true. Fighting against Hunter would get us soaked for sure. ^_^;Dacj: We'll have to woo him to our dark alliance then~ Wanna do the wooing? *grins; 'woo' is really fun to say and the mental image of Seth attempting to 'woo' Hunter even funnier* Seth: *laughs* That'll be your job. He hates me, remember? XD If he agrees to join that'll be quite the accomplishment in of itself.Dacj: I shall woo Hunter to the best of my ability~ *waggles her eyebrows and seems to be attempting to look seductive but mostly looks ridiculous* Seth: XD If anyone can do it, you can. =) Now, here's a problem though: if Hunter is on our team, then who will we aim at aside from Eli?Dacj: *taps her lips thoughtfully* Hrmmm...I suppose whomever happens to be below! We'll have to plan to do it on a day when people are outside, though...or else bomb people before they go into the building.Seth: *chuckles* But I mean, who would be fun to bomb? XD Most of the others I'd feel guilty ambushing. ^_^;Dacj: Oh, I'm sure they'll find a way to get back at you~ Hasn't Haevan ever done something like push you in a pool? I have no qualms bombing Sorcha with water balloons~ I have a tendency to shove her under water though. I should figure out why.Seth: ... Ok, so we have Haevan and Eli to aim at. *smirks* I'll leave Sorcha as your target then.
Dacj: All right~ I'm sure Hunter will take care of everyone else, given the chance~Seth: No doubt. ^_^ He's got wicked aim. >.>; Make sure they are thin balloons. XD;Dacj: As long as we don't get Demi or Belle, I think we shouldn't have to worry too much...Seth: Sounds like a plan. ^_^; By the way, have you eaten any lunch yet?
Dacj: *shakes her head* Nope, nothing yet~ I had some snacks before I left, but...*checks her wrist for the watch, and her eyes go wide* Wow, that was awhile ago...Seth: *glances at the clock on the wall* Wow, time certainly does fly. Well then, *stands up* would you like some lunch?Dacj: Sure~ And I can help with it, too! What did you have in mind?Seth: Um, not sure yet. *pads back to the kitchen to look through the fridge* Do you have any preferences?Dacj: Anything except squid~ I shudder every time I'm in that aisle of the Asian grocery. They even put little cartoon squid on the package! ;_;Seth: Um, no, no squid. ^_^; *hopes she won't stumble across the canned calamari in the pantry* Do you like steak much? Ah, wait, would that be awkward for you now? ._.; *just remembered that Sorcha is a cow*Dacj: *ponders this* You know, we'd all have to become vegatarian if we stopped eating our fellow Hytes' animal species, at the rate we're going...steak's fine. We can just...not tell Sorcha~ *doesn't even know if Sorcha would have a problem with it; she figures she'll learn pretty quickly whenever they manage a dinner date* Seth: Yeah... That's rather true. And unfortunately I can't quite do that. ^_^; Alright, steak it is then. *starts pulling out ingredients* What do you like for a side?Dacj: Mmm...what would it leave for you? Poultry maybe? At least until we get a chicken or rooster Hyte~ Venison maybe? Deer's not quite the same as antelope. Or the really exotic stuff, like buffalo and crocodile... *twirls around in a more contained manner; the kitchen's roomy enough but not that roomy* Let's see~ Something like rice or vegetables? Potatoes maybe?
Seth: *grimaces at the mention of crocodile meat* Yeah, I'd rather not have to search out alternate forms of meat. Hm... we have broccoli and potatoes. Does that work?Dacj: Works well enough for me~ I can steam the brocolli, did we want to try and bake the potatoes or...?Seth: Well, do you prefer baked or mashed?Dacj: Mmm, no preference here. What about you, Oh Mighty Carnivorous Carnivore of the Savannah?Seth: *chuckles and rolls his eyes* Doesn't matter to me. Baked might be a bit easier to prepare though. *shrugs* Although I don't believe that the Kraken is quite vegetarians either. wink Dacj: Heh, for all you know, the Kraken eats half plankton or something, it's hard to get much more vegetarian than that! *bustles around eyeing the kitchen drawers* Where would you keep your tinfoil, then?Seth: Ah, here under the sink. *steps aside to give her some rooms while he's prepping the steak* This is best on the grill, but I've figure out how to make due with the oven.Dacj: *ducks down and emerges with the thin box in hand, then it's off to grab the potatoes and then the sink to rinse them* I'm sure it will turn out excellent~Seth: *smiles* I am glad to have your confidence.~Time Skip~ Dacj: *enjoys half-climbing up the barstool to sit and eat from the plates they've laid out on the extended counter; she needs to remember to get some barstools for home--they're actually more comfortable than regular chairs, especially since she can twine her tentacles around the legs of the stool* It looks delicious~ Thank you, Seth~Seth: Thanks to you as well. ^_^ You helped quite a bit. Hope it's decent.
Dacj: We may be many things, and I think we rate as decent cooks! *obediently digs into her food and finds it just as delicious as expected* S'better than decent, this is really good! Maybe you should pursue something culinary~ I bet Noelani'd enjoy the fringe benefits.Seth: *chuckles as he starts cutting his own steak* Nah, not really my thing. Only know how cook a few dishes so as to get by. ^_^; *takes a bite, and is fairly pleased with the result. Grilled is still much better though* Have you tried cooking much?Dacj: Not very much at all, I'm afraid. I can do basic things--pasta, tacos, easy chicken sort of things~ I had to learn enough to get by since things are very much 'fend for yourself' most of the time at the Cottage, but by no means am I really skilled at it at all ^^;Seth: *smiles* Now see, those are things I'm not very familiar with cooking. Perhaps we could help each other learn sometime. I don't suppose you're much for Spanish cooking? *learned most of his cooking from elf, so yeah...*Dacj: Haven't tried it~ We shall have to embark on cooking lessons as well! I'd say we should invite Eli but I don't think he'd do well in close quarters with me...I dunno if Kamiko's interested in cooking...
Seth: We could try anyway. Make an event out of it. ^_^ I'm sure Eli would know how to make some of the sweeter things for desert. Kamiko too maybe since they both worked at the bakery.Dacj: Oh, yes, I'd completely forgotten about all of that! That sounds perfect~ ^__^Seth: So, would this be before or after the water balloon fight? *smirks*Dacj: Hmm...maybe after so we can make it up to them~ *chuckles* Oh! And I promised the Highlands I'd drag them all to the beach, I don't suppose you'd like to come along on that? I know you're not big on oceans, but there would be beach bonfires and s'mores~ *wiggles a club as if she's trying to physically lure him* Seth: *doesn't really take notice of the club wiggling* A beach trip, eh? Haven't been there in quite a while. I wouldn't mind tagging along, although I believe you already know that I won't be joining you in the water. ^_^;Dacj: I believe there were also plans to bury Eli in sand. You can help Blair and Aodhan do that~Seth: *chuckles* Would he actually agree to something like that? XD Or would it be more of a hostage situation? *amused at the thought*Dacj: Either way~ He is the only one that has any hope of getting it all off afterward, given his magic. That makes him a prime target!Seth: Sand's not that hard to be rid of. Just a little dusting and maybe a shower will do it. Although in fur it's a bit more annoying than on skin. >>;Dacj: I dunno, I was digging it out of my suckers for what seemed like ages afterward! They are primely shaped for catching it, though... *nods* So Eli's still the best choice~ :3Seth: *chuckles* If you insist. *seemed that Eli would be the target of many things in the not too far away future*Dacj: It's only because he's so remarkably tolerant I can get away with making him the brunt of everything. Also it shows him we love him~ wink Seth: True, although it may be best not to push things too much. tolerance can only go so far. ^_^;Dacj: Mmm, I guess that's true as well... Laughter goes a long way to making things comfortable; having a nice atmosphere that has him focusing less on my limbs and more on my impeccable poker face while I do mischievous things~ *she's adopted the 'laughter is best' strategy from her mother* Seth: How long did it take to build up that poker face anyway? *smiles* Or have you always had it?Dacj: *solemn* It is part of my legacy from my ancestors. When one is terrorizing the masses, one must have a perfectly straight face. It wouldn't do to be laughing even if the people you're stepping on are tickling your feet, you know?Seth: *quirks brow* Are tentacles really that ticklish?Dacj: I do not like the sound of that question. *reluctant sigh* Yes, they really are. You should see some of marks I've given Sorcha--who is absolutely fearless or at least doesn't care about her own welfare, by the way--I wouldn't be surprised if I've given her scars from the thrashing I've done when she decides it's a ~lovely~ idea to tickle the tickle monster.Seth: *chuckles* If I had known that back during that virus then I may have actually stood a chance in that tickle fight. Of course, it's hard to tickle back when you don't have hands or tentacles anyway, so maybe not. ^_^;Dacj: Fur is not really ticklish, though it feels very nice~ *makes a wry face* Sorcha doesn't exactly play fair either. Actually, now that I think about it, there were a lot of warning signs... >.> Seth: Warning signs to the tickling, or to her interest in you? =)Dacj: Mostly the second, she's been trying to tickle back since she was a calf... ^^;Seth: Well, to be able to conquer the tickle-monster is quite an achievement after all. *nods, trying to keep a serious face*Dacj: *rolls her eyes* She hasn't conquered me just yet~ I have a few more tricks up my sleeves.Seth: Oh? And what tricks might those be? *smirks*
Dacj: If I told you, they wouldn't be 'up my sleeve' anymore, now would they? *crosses her arms* A lady has to have a few secrets~Seth: Not trying to take away your secrets, just not sure if they'll be enough to tame Sorcha. cool She's quite crafty you know.Dacj: Sorcha? Crafty? Maybe a little bit, but I am older, wiser, and come from a longer tradition of craftiness~ *as she speaks, her tentacles wiggle with emphasis...and very slowly sneak over towards the cheetah most nonchalantly* After all, I ~am~ a tickle monster~ *and with that, she attacks him most unmercifully, approximately six of her ten tentacles engaged in offensive tickling action, and lunging forward lightly with her human fingers to aim for around the neck, given her tentacles are covering the underarms and sides* Seth: Ah! *totally wasn't expecting the attack and wriggles desperately while laughing* Not- fair! *remembers recent conversation and tries to lightly tickle back the offending tentacles with his claws. At least he had hands this time around*Dacj: Eeeee--this is why I should never reveal my secrets! *dissolves into giggles and manages not to thrash around too extra much while still trying to figure out the cheetah's most ticklish spot--everyone's being different, after all.* Seth: *laughing uncontrollably while the tickling continues. Falls off of his stool when a couple of tentacles hit this one spot between his sides and his belly, and accidentally drags Dacj down with him* Ow! Haha, are you alright? *still tickles the tentacles on him which seemed to be tickling of their own accord*Dacj: Aaa--oof! *manages to use her tentacles to half cushion her fall, and luckily Seth didn't land on any of them--but she's half landed on him, and is very conscious of how close they are, especially as Seth continues to tickle her* Ah, I'm all right~ Are you? *she's barely aware of tentacles continuing to tickle of their own accord* Seth: Of course. I'm tougher than that. *dying* But it might help if you called off your tentacles. X'DEli: *barely bothers more than a cursory knock as he opens and steps through the door* I'm home--*scans the room, and tilts his head to the side as he can just barely see what looks to be a very entangled cheetah-and-kraken pile, and his face blanches. Dacj's not--she wouldn't--Seth wouldn't--despite his mind jumping to the absolute worst conclusions, he manages to choke out* Uh, is this a bad time?Dacj: *freezes for a moment at the sound of Eli's voice, then turns her face towards him with an absolutely innocent expression and continues blithely* You're more than welcome to join the tickle fight~ *still, as requested, she quiets the movement of her tentacles* Eli: *a pause* ................ *wryly* I'll pass.Seth: *also froze slightly at Eli's entrance* Ah, okaiari, Eli. ^_^; *flushes slightly, realizing how... odd they must look* Um, long story short: tickle fight, fell out of chair, you walked in. ._.; Have fun with Phoebe? *changing subject, as usual*Dacj: *ponders her quandary of getting up, and opts for the simplest method: lifting herself with the arm closest to the ground until she gets enough distance that her tentacles can get all around and lift her the rest of the way to vertical--though then she has to scoot backwards in a hurry, having necessarily needed to use Seth as a bit of a push-off point. She does offer him a hand up though, it's only courteous given she's the reason they ended up on the ground, and notes the cheetah's flush with a certain abstract curiosity* Eli: *knows exactly what Seth's doing but lets him redirect the conversation* Phoebe was fine--she managed to beat her game without too much help from me. I guess I was just acting as moral support... *sends Dacj a questioning side glance, to which he receives a light shoulder shrug in reply from the kraken* Seth: *accepts the help up and brushes himself off lightly* Sometimes that's the best kind of support. *shrugs lightly* I know that often when my mother has trouble fighting bosses in video games, she'll invite a friend of hers over to hang with. Then just by being there she's able to beat the boss easily. She calls her her good luck charms. *smiles and shakes head* What is the end boss like in Final Fantasy VIII anyway? Haven't played that one.Eli: *agrees* At the very least your friend can make a handy distraction if you have to replay the battle several times. That Ultima Weapon's a right pain... Ah, the end boss is a time sorceress sort of thing. It's a fun play, even if the protagonist is unbearably emo for the vast majority of the game. His most spoken line is literally 'dot dot dot'.Seth: *laughs* That would be Squall, wouldn't it? *shakes head* He's in Dissidia. Definitely not the most likeable protagonist.Eli: Oh, he's likeable enough because you're getting his thought process too, but...he really needed a better scriptwriter. Or medication. Maybe both. *rolls eyes* Dacj: *dryly* Boys and their video games~Seth: I'll vote both. *smiles over at Dacj* Oh? Not a final fantasy fan?Dacj: Not really a video game fan~ I mean, DDR or something's one thing. I don't really have the patience to play through rpg's though. *would much rather swim or be outside, usually* Seth: Can't handle the grind, eh? Well, can't say I blame you in that respect. *shrug* I still like the story lines though. *reads mostly fantasy books anyway, so RPGs aren't too far off from that*Dacj: Oh, I'm sure the stories are lovely~ I'd rather read than grind though, you're right. Reading I can do in the pool, for one thing.Seth: Without getting the book wet? =oDacj: Mmm, I can sit in the shallow end on the steps, or prop my elbows up and over the side of the pool and do it that way. Or if it's just a magazine, it's easier to throw all the pages into those plastic protectors and lounge on one of the inflatable rafts. ^___^Seth: Well, whatever works then. *looks back at Eli* Would you like some lunch? There's an extra steak, as well as some more broccoli and another potato.
Eli: That sounds great ^^; As long as it's not any trouble...Seth: *smiles* Why would it be any trouble? Better than letting it go to waste. *heads into the kitchen to get another plate for the food*Eli: *with a flick of his wrist, a light gossamer web seems to surround the two as soon as Seth's gone, and the kuppy turns on Dacj, giving her a skeptical Look* Dacj: *assumes the magic is a shield so Seth can't overhear them; she rolls her eyes* It was as innocent as he said, Eli. Don't give me that look. You don't carry it off as well as Mom does anyway. Eli: You realize I'm worried about your welfare here. If Noelani had any idea—Dacj: *they're speaking in frenzied whispers now, even despite the protection of the shielding* Then don't tell her. Seth doesn't get it, and I really am not trying to take advantage of my friendship with him. We're just friends, Eli, and I know it has to stay that way. But that doesn't mean I have to avoid him like the plague either... And I needed his advice. Eli: *taken aback* Advice? On what? Dacj: On relationships. Sorcha sort of asked me out.Eli: *his brain can't quite seem to process this new development* Relationshi--Sorcha--that overenthusiastic redhead? She asked you out? Dacj: She kissed me, which I'm pretty sure amounts to the same thing...
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Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 9:03 pm
IM RP: Dacj & Seth (and Eli)
5/28/10
~Continued from previous post~ Eli: *drops the shielding with another wrist flick, and shakes his head* Somehow I just never saw that particular pairing coming...Seth: *pads back in then with a plate for Eli* Just hearing about Sorcha? *chuckles* If you've been around her much, then it's not entirely a surprise. She doesn't keep her thoughts very hidden.Eli: I've only met her the once, and not for very long. Dacj definitely seemed very comfortable with her, looking back...Dacj: I'm "comfortable" with everyone who'll let me in their bubble, that doesn't mean anything~Seth: *chuckles* Well, perhaps you'll be seeing her again soon sometime. ^_^Eli: *turns to Dacj very suddenly, looking very serious* I do not want to come visiting and find you two making out on the couch.Dacj: *breezily* Sure sure, we'll take any making out activities to someplace more private~ Sorcha strikes me as moaner though, can't do anything about that... *now she's just blatantly harassing her brother* Seth: *sweatdrops at the TMI* >_>;Eli: *looks half strangled at this point* Dacj...Dacj: *chuckles* I doubt we'll be up to anything like that anytime too soon. And I'll make sure we're out of earshot too, should it be necessary. *shakes her head* If you weren't so easy to harass, I might not need to go overboard so much~Seth: In Eli's defense, thinking about a sibling in that manner would be disturbing for anyone. ^^;Dacj: *can't suppress a huge grin* There's a certain irony in you presenting that statement, Seth.Seth: I speak from experience, most certainly. *smiles wryly*Eli: *rolls his eyes, he thinks they're both insane* Okay, okay--are you going to be civil, Dacj, or do we have to kick you out?Dacj: *makes a face* I should probably get going anyway.Seth: *amused at the 'we'. Since when did Eli kick people out?* Already? Well, I suppose the day is passing quickly. Did you want to take the rest of your lunch with you?Dacj: Oh! Yes, that would probably be best. Thank you for having me over and lunch and the advice~Seth: *smiles* Any time. It was nice to have the company for a bit. *grabs her plate and takes it to the kitchen to transfer to Tupperware*Eli: *thoughtful* Does Mom know yet? Dacj: I was going to tell her when I got home again. You know how she is about matchmaking, I couldn't count on her as an unbiased source of advice. *wry smile* Seriously though, you've gotta at least kiss your poor girlfriend. She's waited long enough! Eli: *wry* Thanks for the unsolicited advice; I shall keep it in mind. *hesitates for a moment, before reaching out to pat Dacj on the head* Don't get into trouble now, and try not to corrupt Sorcha, okay? Dacj: *a delighted laugh; she's very pleased at the contact* Me, corrupt Sorcha? She's Uncle Na-kun's kid, it's me you should be worrying about!Seth: *returns with the packed food* Well, it was good to see you again. Good luck with you and Sorcha, Dacj. =)Dacj: *flashes a grateful grin at the cheetah* Thank you again, Seth. I'll have to call later about some of those plans we talked about. *reaches out to pat Eli's shoulder in return, offering him a more shy smile, before heading for the door, turning back in the doorway to wave* Byebye then~ Eli: *watches her go, blinks, and then turns to Seth* Plans? What kind of plans?Seth: C'ya, Dacj. ^_^ *watches her leave as well, and chuckles at the inquires from Eli* That would be a secret. wink Eli: *suspiciously* Secret? Why are they secret? Goddammit, first Dacj won't tell me about Mom's secret, and now you two are making secret plans--what's next? Missy becomes a transvestite?!Seth: *chuckles and doesn't answer* Your lunch is getting cold. Might want to start eating.~End~
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Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 3:55 pm
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Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:41 pm
IM RP: Noe & Seth
7/5/10 Seth: *is currently seated at the kitchen counter working on bills. Papers are spread about the small island and a calculator is frequently being punched at on the side. His tail sways idly behind him off of the stool*Noe: *Peers into the kitchen wondering what the cheetah is up to* Um.. hello. *comes over to hug him from behind peering over his shoulder* What's this?Seth: Hello, Noe. *purrs a little from the hug* Oh, just working on some bills. *writes down a quick number before placing the pen down and turning to face the kuppy, his tail wrapping its way around her waist* How are you doing?Noe: *smiles softly* I'm doing better. *kisses his nose tenderly*Seth: *smiles as well* I am glad. *returns the kiss* Do you wish to join me? *offers a seat on his lap*Noe: *peeks at his lap then takes a seat giggling* Sure. So what's the bills for anyway? Seth: Oh, rent, amenities, the usual. *chuckles, wrapping his arms about her* Ah, by the way, I've been meaning to ask: I remember you mentioning once a while back that you wished to have a summer wedding. Is that still in the plans...? *they hadn't really discussed this in a while*Noe: Hmm? Might have to postpone, I'm probably gonna be gone for a while. *sighs softly* Kuu is always up to something but she wants me to go with her on a trip. Don't ask I don't even know the details yet... but I'll let ya know once she figures it out.Seth: *frowns at the news* Oh? Well that is certainly unfortunate. I hope she doesn't keep you away for too long. *nuzzles affectionately* Hopefully it will be something that you enjoy at the very least. Speaking of trips, I notice you didn't come back with any bags from your 'shopping' trip. *smirks slightly. She had smelled distinctly of forest and earth* You two have fun camping?Noe: *snorts but smiles* Yeah I suppose it was a fun shopping trip. *rolls her eyes* I did need to get away for a bit but he didn't have to lie to me to get me outta the house. *then again maybe he did -- whatever*Seth: *somehow doubts that* Oh? So you would have gone on your own then? *not that he approved of Hunter kidnapping his fiance like that, but at least his intentions were good. And she did seem more like her old self again*Noe: Doesn't matter. Lying to me is not an option. *end of discussion* But I'm fine now, that's all that matters in the end. *nuzzles*Seth: *chuckles* Agreed. *nuzzles back* So, in the interest of 'not lying', want to go out for a bit? It's been a while since we've done any kind of outdoor activities ourselves.Noe: We can do that. What did you have in mind?Seth: Well... How rusty are your skills with a bow and arrow? *nibbles an ear teasingly* Or we can just grab a sports ball and play around.Noe: *flinches a bit at mention of a bow and arrow* I'd rather not deal with sharp objects anymore. How about we do a bit of sports. It's got the same exercise quality... *smiles*Seth: *ears perk curiously at the odd reaction, but otherwise the cheetah choose not to comment on it* Fair enough. Sports it is then. *glances out toward the living room* I'm pretty sure there's a soccer ball in this apartment somewhere…Noe: Check the closet! *rummages around in the kitchen to make them some snacks.*Seth: *nods and walks off to their room to search. Returns a few minutes later with ball in hand* It's slightly flat, but it'll do. =)Noe: We can pump it up at the gas station they should have an air machine there. I'm just finishing up on these sandwiches. *looks to the fridge* Grab a few drinks outta there will ya...Seth: Sure, let me just grab a bag first. Don't want to try carrying everything by hand. *fishes out a couple of grocery bags from under the sink before moving on to the fridge* Any drink preferences?Noe: Get a varity. <3 *wraps the sandwiches in foil* I made a few extra just in case. Seth: Alright, sounds good. *stows away a few drinks* Mind if I ask what you made? *can't help but be curious*Noe: *shrugs* The typical sandwich you'll have to wait til we get there to find out. *giggles then places the sandwiches in the bag as well* Seth: *faint smirk* So it's a secret, eh? Very well then. *so long as it's not tofu or anything of the sort* Shall we get going then?Noe: Let me grab my jacket and we can head out. *Flits past to grab her jacket out the closet then returns with a perky smile* All set, lead the way.Seth: *waits by the door while Noe is fetching her jacket and can't help but wonder why she would even need that in this heat. Smiles as she returns and opens the door for her* Ladies first.*end RP*
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Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:24 am
IM RP: Lance, Eli, & Seth
7/20/10 Malhy: and tag guys! elf: Yay! ^^ Shimy: *goes to make a post* elf: Haha. XD Seth I think has become more used to weird accidents from Eli so as not to react as strongly. XD; Malhy: Lance would worry about a fly hitting a window, I swear x.x Shimy: Falling out of a tree is like, not even weird for Eli XD elf: *inner mind theater* Eli: *looks at Seth* See? HE'S actually concerned about me.
Seth: *smiles faintly* I am too, but I've seen you take worse.
Eli: true enough. v.v *end inner mind theater* Eli: YOU'VE *DONE WORSE* TO ME neutral Seth: ^^; Well... you did ASK for it...Eli: Well, yeah, but I'm just *saying*... Seth: And I wasn't shoving THAT hard. =/ Not my fault you bruise like a peach. elf: (*to malhy* we have these kind of crack conversations on a regular basis. Tis fun. XD) Shimy: (yeah, we're odd like that) elf: (Haha, I wouldn't consider that odd. XD I've had worse crack conversations about rl stuff with some of my friends. XP *bricked*) Lance : Do I even want to know WHY you were shoving this fellow?Seth: It honestly WAS to help him. ^^; He needed help building up his shields you see, and for that he needed someone to shove him around to make sure he was doing it right. *under breath* Of course, I may have been a bit upset with him at the time and taken too much advantage of the opportunity.... >>; *still feels kinda bad about that*Eli: That's the gist of it, but thinking back it would've been nice to do so not when you were hysterical over Noe...in this case, I think the blame still lies with Elti. >.>;;; Seth: Although, had you accepted the offer back when I first made it, it wouldn't have been nearly as bad timing for either of us. Just saying. Lance : I see... or, more... no, I don't really ^^''Eli: Hindsight, whatever >.>; *to Lance* I live a half mad life, and Seth's been unfortunate enough to be around for most of the really weird bits. Have I mentioned there's an empire of barbaric magical girls who wants me dead because my grandmother wants me to overthrow their Empress? Seth: Yeah.... ._.; It's been interesting to say the least. Shimy: oh, and Eli's an empath though that's made pretty clear in the shielding rp lol elf: hehe. XD But now cause of that RP he's an empath with shields, so yay! XD Lance : I can't say you have mentioned that, friend! You certainly have a more... exciting life then I? But I am a simple fellow, and I like simplicity! *He grins and shakes his head a little in disbelief*elf: oh, and he has a world dragon that lives inside his head. XD Shimy: lol XD Only *mostly* inside his head XD elf: haha. XD Eli: I like simplicity too. I wish I had some ;___; Seth: *pats consolingly on the back* =/Lance : Maybe you should come stay with me and Ciaran for a while, away from the... excitement! I'm sure you'll soon return to it! *He chuckles and likewise, pats Eli comfortingly on the back*Eli: Don't get me started on my annoying daughter from the future (that clearly I have not been strict enough with, the little hellion) or my tentacle phobia of my sister or... elf: It follows him unfortunately. XD; lol Eli: ....my life totally sucks. Lance : *Gives Eli a sympathetic hug* Wait... you have a daughter? Seth: Not 'totally'. Your sister is very nice, and your daughter only shows up on occasion. ^^;Eli: From the future. She time travels. And is really, really obnoxious and I hope she grows out of it. Lance : *Stands a little bewildered*elf: Eli's daughter brings much grief to everyone, but she is amusing. XD Shimy: Lance ought to meet Kitten sometime lol XD Lance : Wow... you really do have a much more exciting life then I could even dream! elf: Yes! Lance should meet Kitten for sure. XD Eli: You're better off, Lance. You're better off... Lance : I can imagine o.o'''Seth: Kitten is just a bit energetic is all. ^^; Oh, and she's allergic to sparkles. *must not laugh*Lance : But.... you?.... Oh dear.... elf: (Haha, see all the great cracky fun you've missed out on, Malhy? XD) Eli: And she's still a magical girl...sort of. We think she takes more after Kamiko, but she doesn't call Kamiko 'Mom'...but she's so obviously Kamiko's daughter I'm not sure who she thinks she's fooling. Seth: *shrugs* Well, gotta give her A for effort I supposeLance : So... you know that in the future, you and Kamiko become a couple? Doesn't that... like... make you feel a little trapped you have no choice? Seth: Well, technically they're already a couple, so I would hope not? XD; Lance : Oh really? Congratulations are in order then! I do apologize Eli, I should have figured that out sooner! Eli: *laughs* Hah, thanks! Though it does seem inevitable in its own way...the superhero, the magical boy. We're the only ones who can understand the mad things the other's dealing with. Also saving the city is great fun ;3Seth: They have their own 'lair' now even. cool Eli: Though it's big enough we're not sharing a bedroom... *quirks eyebrow at Seth*Lance : Oh really? How exciting! My little charge really has managed to become a modern Knight-ess! Seth: *chooses not to reply to Eli's remark. Especially in current company*Lance : *Looks somewhat worried*Eli: *rolls his eyes at Seth* Yup! My mom fixed her up with a proper hero's lair and everything, she's really excited about it. Seth: So, when is the big housewarming party going to be, hm? Or has Dacj not worked out all the details yet? Malhy: Right guys, I gotta go prepare the veg for dinner, so I will be back into about an hour maybe. I’ll join ya again then if you want. ^^ elf: See ya, Malhy! *** Malhy has left the conversation. Seth: *clears throat awkwardly* Well, the bedroom thing was your sister's idea. Just saying. >//> *since Lance is now gone*Eli: And that makes it okay. *wry as clearly it does NOT make it okay but honestly he's a lot more comfortable with the concept of Noe and Seth than say...Sorcha and Dacj sharing a bed*… *and promptly looks about for brain bleach >.<;; Bad mental images! Bad!* Seth: *shrugs* Hey, we behave whether you choose to believe so or not. Eli: Honestly I don't really care so long as I am not within 'hearing' distance razz Seth: *smiles faintly* is that hearing with your ears or with your empathy there? Eli: What do you think? XD Both are pretty...not desirable... razz Seth: *chuckles* I didn't know purring was a crime. *screwing with him now*Eli: I am the sole person in my family that does not seem to harbor a desire to hear you purr. *thinks even Mena would find it hilarious, and he's not really counting Colton or Zane either*Seth: *laughs* I have to say, I rather appreciate that. XD; I don't know why so many are curious of it. It's not like I'm the only feline or part feline in the shop. >>;Eli: I don't think it's occurred to them yet to try me, but I don't think I purr. Zane and I mostly got the dog side, I think, Noe must've gotten our share of cat. Seth: Oh? Interesting. well, you might surprise yourself one day. I think Zane hissed once. *muses*Eli: *shrugs* I guess. I'm going to pray to whatever force may still be watching out for me that it would be Kamiko and not...say, Dacj or Phoebe razz Because that sounds like nightmare fuel to me razz Seth: Erm, pardon? *thinks the other might have left a small part out of the statement* you mean who gets you to purr? Eli: Yeah, I love my sisters but really, if they're close enough to be scratching behind my ears or whatever they are probably too close. Seth: *chuckles* Yes, do save it for Kamiko then. *faintly amused*Eli: 'Save it for Kamiko'....*rolls eyes* That sounds really bad out of context you know razz Seth: Does it? *innocently* I don't see how. cool Eli: .......Seth. Please. We're guys. It's not that difficult to see how razz Seth: *laughs* Fair enough. ~End RP~
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Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 7:50 pm
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Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 7:52 pm
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Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 4:33 pm
Noe Letter #1
8/10/10
Quote: Hey Seth!
I thought it a good idea to write you while I'm out on a soul search. Sorry it's on such short notice but you know how Kuu gets when she's in a hurry. I think its best this way too, I wasn't really sure how to handle saying goodbye for so long. I'll miss you that much is certain but don't worry so much about me. Take care of everyone while I'm gone and don't get into trouble. You can be quite the little trouble maker if you're not careful.
As for my trip I suppose it's more dealing with Kuu's new job offer and her want to start fresh in a new town. I'm gonna help her move and do a little cleansing of my own in the process. When I'm ready to come back I'll be sure to let you know but I don't want you to feel like I've abandoned you. Not the case. I just need a little time away from the usual day to day grind so this is a perfect time to clear my head.
Although I'm gone I still love you but I don't want you clinging to me if you find yourself smittened by another. It's not an invitation to break out engagement but it is permission to explore should things go unplanned in your heart... (mine as well for that matter). I hope we can stay dear friends if anything changes when I return. By all means write me back I'll have a more permanent address once we've settled.
Until we meet again...
Seth read over the letter a couple of times, the end of his tail swishing slowly behind him on the bed as he absorbed its meaning. Fortunately the two of them had discussed her trip once before she left, but it had admittedly been rather disheartening to one day return home and find most of her stuff packed and gone with no idea as to where she was other than ‘with Kuuro’. He had expected that she might be gone for a while, but from the way she was writing it sounded as if it might be much longer than he had anticipated.
What really struck him however was the last paragraph. “Smittened by another”? “Explore”? “Mine as well for that matter”… No, he could never imagine such a thing for himself, and it pained him to imagine Noe with another. But he had made a promise, both to Noe to himself, that if she ever wanted to part ways with him he would allow it.
Padding over to their desk, he picked up a pen and a fresh sheet of paper and began to write back.
My Dear Noe,
I am very glad to have heard from you, and I hope this return letter finds you well. I must ask though, since when have I been a trouble maker? XD I cannot help but worry about you, though I am glad that this trip will be of help to you. I miss you very much, but your well-being is what is most important right now.
When we first got together I told you that if you ever changed you mind about me I would go, and I will still hold true to that promise. Whether we become good friends or end up as husband and wife will be up to you, my love, but either way I respect your decision.
Do continue to write every now and then when you have time and let me know how you and Kuuro are both doing. I look forward to the day you are ready to return.
Love,
Seth
He placed the letter in a new envelope and sealed it before remembering that there was no permanent address. How was he to send it back then? Perhaps I could borrow one of mom's firelizards for the task, he mused, figuring that had a better chance of making it than by mail. The cheetah didn’t move to get up right away, sitting there thoughtful for a few moments more before finally rising with the letter. He should probably give his mom a call then to ask her to send a flit over. The sooner the better.
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Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 10:51 pm
IM RP: Dacj & Seth
8/12/10 - 8/13/10 Seth: *asleep peacefully on couch* zzzDacj: *creep creep creep*Seth: zzz *tail hangs still off the side of the couch*Dacj: *settles self in a crouch-sit in front of the couch, fingers wiggling in anticipation. What to do first~*Seth: *ear twitches lightly, but otherwise he makes no signs of stirring or waking*Dacj: *hehehe...welp, try the paws first. She can't remember if cheetah claws retract or not, but she can definitely feel up the soft spotted fur~ :3*Seth: zzz *cannot in fact retract his claws*Dacj: *squishes a paw finger gently and notes the lack of retraction, but then again she's fine with just stroking the fingers like a creepy molester kraken*Seth: *hand flexes slightly at the finger squeeze and ear flicks again, but falls still once more at the gentle stroking*Dacj: *held her breath at the flex but he doesn't seem to be awake, sooo~ Leaving one hand to stroke the furry cheetah paw, she shifts and reaches with the other to stroke his ears lightly. She does so love petting furry Hytes~ owo *Seth: *faint purring*Dacj: *and the advantage of hearing purring~ Sorcha's good for petting too but she doesn't purr, alas. She tweaks the ear gently with a smile, and sets about to petting more enthusiastically since he doesn't seem to be waking~*Seth: *still unconscious, but nuzzles into the petting a bit, much like a cat would* <3Dacj: * >w<~ She wonders why Seth won't be this cute when he's awake...and then remembers he probably is. Just not with her. Boo. Still, he's being cute now and she is a-okay with it as she continues to pet. And resist the urge to squee vocally, as loud noises would probably wake him >.>;; *Seth: *begins to stir as the petting continues* puuuuuuuur-- hm?Dacj: *shiiiiit~! She sneaks in one last ear-tweak before her hands fly primly back to her lap, and she settles back on her tentacles attempting to look innocent. Probably failing. Oh well, it's darkish, maybe he can't tell >.>;; *
Seth: *sleepily* Dacj? *recognizes her scent even though he has yet to turn and see her. Sit up slowly and runs a paw through his hair* .... Were you just petting me?Dacj: *Lie? Well, she is supposed to be honest....or something. She can obfuscate the involvement of said petting?* ....Maybe~ ^______^ *wonders if he plans on making an inquiry out of this*
Seth: ...... Why?Dacj: ....because you have fur? *grins in spite of being a bundle of nervous energy*
Seth: ....... I see. *decides that he might not want to know*Dacj: I pet everyone with fur. Ask Blair~ Feathers are cool too, but I really only get to pet Lukas'... *makes a show of pouting*Seth: Yes yes, I know. *yawns and stretches a bit* So... how long was I purring for? ._.; *attempting to be casual but failing*Dacj: *chuckles* Are you really that concerned about it? *is very amused now*Seth: No, not concerned. Simply curious. *lies*Dacj: Mmm~ Well, not too long. ^______^Seth: Ok. ._.; *not sure whether to believe her or not, but it doesn't really make much of a difference either way* *goes to brush some hair out of his face and notices her scent on the appendage as well* ... My hand?Dacj: ...I wanted to see if your claws retracted like my mom's ^___^; *does allow some vague apologetic tones to creep into her voice--it's a sincere statement, and maybe will keep him from freaking out*Seth: Ah. well, that would be a no. ^^; Cheetah claws stay out to give better traction. Not that that matters much for me anymore, but yeah. *light shrug*Dacj: I realized that, yeah. Eli's don't either...not that I've ever gotten to test that, though Phoebe has. *still miffed about the matter*Seth: Well, he's half golden retriever, so he probably took after his father's side on that part.Dacj: Mmm~ He looks more like his dad too. Sometimes I wonder if Mom's disappointed the kids favored him so much in looks ^^;
Seth: Oh? I see a lot of her in the kids as well myself. can't really say how she feels on the matter though.Dacj: She tends not to talk to me about that sort of thing. I make a lot of guesses XD And where d'ya see Mom in Eli? They're about as different as can be. Mom and Noe, yeah, there's a bit more of a resemblance...Seth: ... well, he shares her eye color. In one eye anyway. ^^; And I think their noses are rather similar.Dacj: *giggles* Eh, maybe. By all accounts, he takes after Dad in personality too. *has never actually met her "father"*
Seth: *chuckles* Perhaps, although really I believe his personality is rather distinct from Colton as well. I think Zane takes more after Colton there. Only with like 10 times the silly added in. =)Dacj: He sounds fun to harass. I wish I'd met him properly. *pouts again* Oh well~ Such is life. I'm sure Mom'll drag them both home eventually and I'll get in lots of sibling harassment time. ^__^Seth: *smiles* I do hope you get to meet them soon. I haven't seen them much since I was little myself, but they were rather entertaining to be around.Dacj: You should tell me your stories about them sometime. I haven't heard yours yet! ^__^Seth: *chuckles* Well, Colton I only saw on a few occasions, but Zane I did interact with a little bit. As a cub he was rather determined to save me from Cobalt. XDDacj: I can't blame him razz Cobalt does rather seem to have that effect on people.Seth: Hehe, you should have seen him as a baby. He was nice enough, but definitely fearsome looking.
Dacj: Pssh, and ruin all my self-conceptions of myself as the scariest young Hyte? I'm sure he was absolutely terrifying . razz Seth: There was nothing at all scary about you as a baby, Dacj. XD Hate to disappoint you there, but Xenomorph tops miniature kraken.
Dacj: *flails her tentacles slightly in protest* Descendant of the Old Ones! Cthulu and all them! I don't care how many movies they've made about Xenomorphs, Cthulu still beats Aliens in horror-mythos! Seth: If you say so. cool Nevertheless, you were a cute little squid. It's difficult to be a terror when you're small enough to squeeze beneath the tv.Dacj: *cute is an acceptable compliment* I was just very flexible, that's all. And being amazing at hide and seek was simply a prequel to my awesome lurking skills as an adult.Seth: *amused* I'm sure that is very true. ^_^Dacj: I am pretty awesome with the lurking. Out of trees, on ceilings...I am like a kraken /ninja/.Seth: Well, that's quite an improvement from your ancestors then. cool Ninja skills are invaluable to lurking and plotting.Dacj: Well, the Old Ones /had/ to be showy about things. Striking fear and terror into hearts and all, bringing about the apocalypse. I have more modest ambitions.Seth: Oh?Dacj: No apocalypses for me! Just dropping on people out of the ceiling, scaring them half to death. And then probably snuggling them. I do so love a good snuggle~ Sadly this is not a tactic that is effective with very many.Seth: XD *more amused than he probably should be, considering he could easily be a victim* Helps to know who you're targeting I suppose.Dacj: Well, naturally, pointy Hytes are right out. Never shall I drop on an unsuspecting Esper, for example. *melodramatic sigh*
Seth: Or Cobalt. Or Yorick. >>;Dacj: Honestly I'd be sort of afraid Yorick's head might tilt off >.>;; And he's so jumpy normally, I hate to make the impulse worse.Seth: Yeah, that wouldn't be very kind really. ^^; But seriously, those horns could skewer you if you landed wrong. >>;Dacj: Indeed. *shudders at the mental image* Guess I'll have to restrain myself to target only the nicely furred Hytes so I have a soft cushiony landing~ ;3Seth: So long as they are not your brother. XDDacj: Well, yeah...for now, anyway. *angelic smile*Seth: I envision a sparkle explosion. >>;
Dacj: I'll wait until he won't explode razz Though honestly we'll all probably be old and wrinkly by then which really says something, but you know me--once the idea's in my head, I've got to at least try it~
Seth: Yes... Sort of like the Twister, right? cool
Dacj: Yup. And you owe me a rematch, Kitty razz Seth: *teasing smirk* Wish to be beaten again so soon?Dacj: Who says you'll have enough dumb luck to win twice in a row? ;P Seth: You say dumb luck, I say skill. cool Dacj: Uh huh. Beat a kraken once and suddenly you think you have ~skills.~ *shakes head mock-sadly*Seth: Is that a challenge then? >)Dacj: *grins widely; teases* Does Eli sparkle?Seth: I'll get out the Twister mat then. cool
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Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 7:04 pm
~Ambush from Above~ [ORP] The Great Water Balloon WarSummary: The day of the planned water balloon attack has finally come. Water flies everywhere and not a soul is left dry.
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Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 9:28 pm
IM RP: Dacj, Meerowyn, & Seth
8/14/10 - 8/17/10 *discussing the total Eli bombardment in the water balloon RP* elf: tag. XD elf: 1 hit vs 50 hits = success! =D lol. X'D Shimy: that must be how normal people must cope when having super-powered friends lol elf: Indeed. X'D elf: Reminds me of when Seth fought Hunter. XD He was pummeled, but he at least managed to claw up Hunter's face! XP lol Shimy: Haha XD Take your victories where you can! elf: Pretty much. X'D Seth must live by that being the only semi-normal one of the whole group, lol Shimy: true enough lol xD elf: Hunter=demigod spawn Noe=bounty hunter Dacj=kraken & blossom Mena=mad scientist Eli=OP magical boy Missy=karate master etc etc... XD lol elf: Seth=slightly speedy? v.v *fail* Shimy: awwww XD we still love you Seth~ elf: Hehe, indeed~ XD *snuggles Seth* Seth: *shrugs* I don't care. Just glad to have gotten in the one hit. Shimy: haha XD elf: X'D Seth: Magic has its advantages, I'll admit, but at least I don't have to deal with all the contractor crap. >>;Dacj: *to Seth* I KNOW PLEASE LET ME BE NORMAL (ish) TOO ;__; Seth: Well, you're not a contractor (yet), so you're ok (for now). ^_^;Dacj: ....but then there's this overwhelming fear of what if my brother totally screwed up sealing off the magic I do have... @___@Shimy: (and also she's doomed to Contractor fate. Alas.) elf: (Poor Dacj, lol. XD) Seth: Well, have you been experiencing any magic on your own recently? Dacj: No. Er. Not exactly. I've been having really weird dreams though. That's never a good sign. Seth: Dreams of what exactly? Dacj: I'm not sure exactly. It's...kind of a cave? I think? Definitely underground. Seth: Ok? And what has been happening? Dacj: There are symbols on the floor. Some of them can be pressed in. There's a woman, with eyes bluer than Missy's even... *she frowns* I think we're solving some kind of puzzle. And it's like...I've been waiting for the woman, though it's our first meeting. I've been expecting her. Weird, weird dreams... Seth: Hm... *ponders* Perhaps... the symbols are choices. And Ti’ama are often associated with the ground, right? Maybe relating to future decisions you might have to make concerning your magic? I'm not really sure on the matter myself. Just making random guesses really. ^^; *isn't actually 'trained' at this sort of thing*Dacj: Mmm. Maybe. I don't think the choices were mine to make...oh, I don't know. Kinda felt like I was watching a movie, really, except it felt way too...familiar? Seth: *arches a brow* Previous memories perhaps? Dacj: *shudders* Oh God I hope not. Seth: Why's that? Dacj: Because that would mean I am doomed. Though...that'd be a trick, if Eli's Camellia, then I wouldn't have been linked with Elti...would I have? Can they reincarnate Blossoms? *lapses into thought, brows furrowed*Seth: I'm... not entirely sure what you mean. ^_^;Dacj: Well, to be a previous memory, it'd be a previous lifetime, wouldn't it? Seth: Yes, but I didn't get what you meant about Elti. Dacj: Oh. Ti'ama are jealous gods! *rolls eyes* If I'm linked to Elti now, there's...very little possibility I would've ever been involved with another Ti'ama. That kind of thing...well, sometimes you'll have dual ones like Sovreen and Sovreem...I guess maybe Sennith--but Sennith isn't a proper Ti'ama either... Seth: Ah, I see. Well, even if you were linked with Elti in a past life, that doesn't mean you have to be this lifetime. It's your choice after all. Dacj: That's like saying, "Oh, well, you're just at knifepoint, you still have a choice!" *rests her head on her interlinked hands* No, what I meant earlier was...how was I involved with Elti before, if it is a memory? Eli's Camellia, so he's her first Contractor. I would've been a Blossom, maybe, but...I thought the connection had to be stronger to bring someone back. Maybe I was wrong. Seth: I honestly can't say. =/ *has no experience with these sorts of magical dealings* Eli might be the best one to ask on such a subject. Although really, this is all hypothetical. The dreams could have an entirely different meaning for all we know. Dacj: I hope they're just my subconscious trying to rationalize my life. That would be nice. Seth: ^_^; *pats on shoulder*Dacj: I am really jealous of you, you know. razz Seth: *chuckles* Not really anything to be jealous of. Dacj: Uh huh. Sure. Whatever.Seth: I may not be directly involved in any of this magical stuff myself, but I'm still involved via you guys. So really it's not terribly removed. *the main difference was that should something ever happen, he was basically useless to do anything to help. Which wasn't a very good thing when it was your friends, family, and loved ones who were involved*Dacj: I'm sorry we ruined your life ;___; Seth: *laughs* I said no such thing. XDDacj: *dryly* Oh really. You are just so enthused to hear about it all. It's made your world a better place. Seth: *smiles* Well, the Empire part is a bit of a pain, but I don't at all regret getting to know you guys. *they were the closest things he had to Hyte siblings really*Dacj: I tell you, vacation to Phanes, skip the Empire bit. I have a feeling that would entirely enhance the experience. Seth: I'm sure it would. XD Unlike my mother, however, I am not quite privy to intergalactic travel on a whim. Dacj: I know--okay, that's a lie, Eli knows the people. But there are ways, my spotted friend. *drums her fingers together schemingly* Actually, all we'd have to do is get to the portal in his apartment, I know Shimy threw one in... Seth: *rolls eyes* Mhm... And how would we plan on getting back once there? Also, I know animals hybrids and such aren't unusual on Phanes, but don't you think you think we might stand out a bit? Dacj: There's tons of portals there. And I know the people to look for, we just...haven't been properly introduced. *she shrugs* They've got merfolk and mage creatures, so I'm clear, and the Mau'vri are more like...well, legend says their cat half comes from the Nvri, big wild cats, so you'd fit right in. Wouldn't even merit a second glance~ *she is warming to this wild scheme*Seth: *shakes head* I don't just mean our appearances. We don't-- Well, I don't at least-- know any of their customs or what they might consider to be common knowledge. anyone watching or speaking to us might grow suspicious. Dacj: Now you're being paranoid. Outside the Empire, things are ~peaceful.~ It's a nice place. Friendly folk. Nobody's gonna be suspicious, because they're not looking for anyone. And the Empire's bubbled off from everyone else, so we don't have to worry about them either! Seth: I... suppose that's true. >>; *would still feel rather paranoid in visiting this planet that he's heard so much of*Dacj: Fun things to do~ Places to see~ *tries to figure out what would make for the most effective temptation*Seth: How would you know? XDDacj: I have my sources~ ;3 I may have found a few travel guides in Shimy's library. Phanes has fairly modern technology overall, though some places more so than others. Seth: *chuckles* And what would you want to do in Phanes? Other than look around. Dacj: I dunno. Play tourist. Meet people. Get into fairly innocuous sorts of trouble. Get ideas for my future treehouse by visiting cities in treetops. That sort of thing~Dacj: Something...different. You can't get more different than visiting another planet. Seth: *smirks faintly* That is very true, yes. Certainly not your typical vacation. *still not interested in going himself though. At least not yet. Perhaps someday though*Dacj: I wouldn't want to go alone though~ And I don't think I could take Eli--I think the Empire wouldn't like that much, even if there are barriers involved. They don't know about me yet, anyway. And if I took Sorcha, I am vaguely concerned she would learn how to do something really, really dangerous. Maybe she can come on the second trip after I've ascertained safe places to visit with a mad scientist. Seth: I would be more concerned that she would blow things up while there really. ._.; And generally draw much unwanted attention. *the cow was not a subtle person.... in ANY sense of the word*Dacj: Well, yes, there's that too. I would rather like to stay unnoticed by local authorities. Seth: That would generally be a good idea. ^^; *still avoiding answering*Dacj: Soooo~ Come with me? ;3Seth: *sighs* Dacj, it does sound fun, but I'm just really not comfortable with going to Phanes right now. ^^; I wouldn't mind making the trip down the road when things have settled down perhaps, but for now I just don't think it's a good idea. *would also be reluctant to leave everyone behind and not know what was going on or if things were safe*Dacj: *a wistful sigh* Well... *she pauses, tilting her head to one side, and her eyes widen; then she shakes her head* Ugh, that's always a weird feeling. Elti said that Eli's got a houseguest from Phanes. Funny, he didn't mention... *another pause, and a dry chuckle*...her. Seth: Oh? *curious of both accounts* how long have you been communicating with Elti for exactly? Dacj: Only when she feels like telling me something. Or I ask her to, like I did for the birthday present...s'her prerogative, I guess, even if my magic's sealed... Apparently her name is Meerowyn, and she's supposed to be watching for Imperial agents. *wry* There's a cheerful thought. Phanes is probably safer than Gaia. Seth: I see. ._.; *even more reason not to leave then* I guess we'll have to keep an eye out then. Dacj: Ooooor...she might be coming to us *pokes fingers together in what appears to be an attempt to look innocent*Seth: Hm? What do you mean? Dacj: I think she might be on her way. Which is probably why Elti mentioned her. I think she wants to meet me. Seth: OH, ok. Interesting. >> *wonders what this girl might be like if Elti had to warn them on the matter**a vague noise like cloth fluttering is heard, before a young woman of approximately seventeen or so drops from the ceiling, straightens, and casts her glance from Dacj to Seth looking solemn. Her straight black hair is tied back in little pigtails--her full hair's length can't be more than past her shoulders--and her eyes are an eerie, intense tealish blue* Hello then! Dacj: ......are you a ninja? Meerowyn: *amused* Just about. Seth: Good evening. ^_^; *sadly has seen/heard of stranger entrances*Meerowyn: I'm gonna go out on a limb here and guess the squidgirl's the one I'm after. *to Seth* Though it's nice to meet you too...er, well, I suppose it's nicer if I actually introduce myself. Meerowyn Aikcj-Pallawn, lately of Threadina. Dacj: Aikcj? That's almost as bad as my name. Meerowyn: That's because 'Dacj' is a name from my language. We are hardy souls, who pride ourselves on speaking guturally....or something. Asonan's the pretty language. Seth: It is good to meet you as well, Meerowyn. I am Seth... of gaia? *shakes head* Just Seth. XD; Meerowyn: Hey, that's not a bad thing to be, just Seth wink I feel the need to specify because I'm a globetrotter back home. Weeeell, also out amongst the stars. I do a lot of traveling. My mother's a hard taskmaster, what can I say? *looks back to Dacj* So you're Elti's next victim. Mother tried to convince her to take me, but luckily she's got better taste, as we can see. Dacj: ....thank you? Though...I'm not really into the magic thing... Seth: *quirks brow* Elti's next 'victim'? Meerowyn: I....don't have a lot of love for Ti'ama, though Elti's one of the best of that lot. I am sorry in advance for my terrible bias. *brightens* But I rather like you two. You strike me as...sensible. Possibly whimsical. Mix of both, maybe? Dacj: You are quite possibly the strangest person I have ever met. Seth: *faintly amused* You've gleaned impressions of us so quickly? Meerowyn: Did I mention I'm supposed to be a diplomat? First impressions are everything, Seth! Dacj: A ninja diplomat. Meerowyn: It's a great combination, isn't it? Seth: Ah, I see. XD *idly wonders if high people imagine the sort of weird crap that Eli and co deal with on a daily basis*Meerowyn: Ingratiate myself with the locals, able to run or protect myself when there's trouble...really, best of both worlds. Dacj: ....d'ya get into much trouble then?Seth: I will take your word for it then. Meerowyn: *grins at the disparate responses* Oh, some. It's a family legacy, really. Dacj, we're first cousins once removed, you know. Weeeell, accounting for the adoptions on your side, but yes. Definitely related. Ties of fate and heaven are usually a bit more important than the actual blood ones, or so Mother does like to say. Dacj: Wait, what? How are we--you're related to Shimy? Seth: *listens quietly to this development*Meerowyn: Not Shimy--Athena. The life before this one. Different genetic data. Important distinction to make. That's the Pallawn part, see? Athena Pallawn. Dacj: Then that makes you...you're...Donab's daughter? Meerowyn: Bingo~ Though Daddy was just a gene donor really, I'm a test-tube baby just like you guys. Isn't it lovely? Dacj: .............and you're staying with Eli. Seth: ..... Meerowyn: I may have not told him yet. Thought I'd sing Daddy's praises all sneaky-like. Seth: *Donab's daughter.... Seriously? The poor kuppy never caught a break, did he* Is there a particular reason you are telling us then if not Eli? Meerowyn: I've always been terrible at keeping secrets from family. So I'm sharing the pain. And I'll tell Eli eventually, he just...might take it the wrong way if he knew at the moment. Dacj: *shrewdly* And you've got just as much--no, more a reason to get back at the Empire, don't you. Meerowyn: Bingo again! You're a sharp one, Dacj. Seth: *ah yes, the empire had killed Donab quite brutally if the cheetah Hyte remembered correctly* So in essence you are here to call on Eli's help as well. *... isn't too pleased of how many seem keen on throwing Eli at this whole empire situation*Meerowyn: Actually, I'm here to guard his back, at Mother's behest. She'd just as soon take Nevre down herself, but that barrier--let's just say it's very specifically to keep my mother out as much as it is to keep the Empire in. We do need Eli to get into the Empire...just long enough to disable the shields. Then we can take care of the rest. *she's calm enough as she explains, but Dacj guesses she's seething underneath her considerable control*Seth: *it sounds simple enough, but things are never that easy* How can the shields be disabled? Meerowyn: That...is what my half-brother's off finding out. It's not something the Empire set up--his mother did, and she was...weeeell, chances are he's going to have the best success figuring out how to break it. Dacj: *suddenly* Your half-brother...would be Haiaen's and Donab's child. Haiaen set the barrier. Meerowyn: Well, he's one of like twelve halfsibs, but yeah, Erik's the best for this job. Seth: Ah. *well, that certainly complicated matters* So it's basically a waiting game until someone can figure out how to break the shield. *which meant it could be anywhere from tomorrow to like 50 or so years from now. Not that such passages of time mattered for Eli, but still* Meerowyn: Or until the Empire forces our hand. Nevreso's...not exactly the patient kind, if you take my meaning. She's also half mad. Bad combination, really. Dacj: So my brother is your backup if you can't figure out how to let in your own army waiting outside. Meerowyn: Weeell...yeah, more or less. But I'm here to help if he needs it! Seth: Wait a moment, how is Eli supposed to get in if the rest can't? And if he has a way, then why aren't others able to do the same? Meerowyn: See, there's Aunt Haiaen's mad genius! Or Shimy's. Both, possibly, they did seem to be in cahoots at the very end... *shakes her head* Barrier-magic's...complicated. And you can key people in or out according to intention, or blood, or any number of things. Erik's the only one in the family who can get in, which means Aunt Haiaen meant him to be able to. I can as well, but...let's just say as my mother's daughter I sort of stand out a bit. You folk are free and clear...I'd think that has something to do with the fact you weren't born when it was keyed, and normally infants aren't trying to get through barriers--yay loopholes!Seth: Ah. And since Hytes mature so quickly, a magical boy born a mere two years ago would be perfect for the job, right? *lovely. The universe truly did hate Eli*Meerowyn: That part was more Shimy's thing, if you ask me. Mother expected it to take a lot longer, really.Dacj: She's got her own reasons for haste. Vengeance, same as you, I guess.Seth: =/Meerowyn: Aye, aye, though apparently Shimy's cooking a scheme here, isn't she? Bringing Daddy and Aunt Haiaen back. It's supposed to be a real trick--vessels don't always call back the soul, then you just have doppelgangers--but if anyone could manage it in a few years, that would be Shimy. Dacj: ...............I wasn't entirely aware of that, though I'd suspected. So that's what she's waiting for. Seth: So she wants them as Hytes this lifetime. >>; *so then they'd grow and mature quickly and be ready to help overthrow the empire, just like Eli. The cheetah Hyte was finding himself less and less fond of Shimy. Not that he could blame her for wanting her brother and sister-in-law back, but he definitely didn't agree with her methodology on things*Dacj: That'll be a sight. I mean, look at Yorick. Imagine what a half phoenix and half Ti'ama are gonna look like. Meerowyn: Mmm, they ought to look fairly sameish, though the hybridity will be more obvious... *taps her chin thoughtfully* I think Shimy's half hoping if she brings Haiaen back, she can get her to undo the barrier. It was her death that created the thing. It's not the first time she's done that, either. Bit of a habit of hers. *seems completely nonchalant about the multiple lifetimes thing*Seth: *wryly* Interesting habit for sure. Meerowyn: It's a very effective method of peacekeeping...though I think my mother would rather Haiaen figured out how to do it without dying in the process. Dacj: I'd think most people would try and think of more efficient methods, yeah...Meerowyn: Aunt Haiaen does generally tend to have a matyrdom complex. I think it's a kristi'os thing, myself... Seth: *flicks ear, appearing thoughtful for a moment* Before you mentioned the Empire possibly 'forcing your hand', yet at the same time you say the barrier keeps them separated from the rest of Phanes. How is it that they can access other worlds-- be it via portals or whatnot-- and not other parts of the same planet? Meerowyn: Gaia's a neutral ground. Everything portal-wise on Phanes is keyed to inside the bubble, or outside it, and if you're trying to transport in via magic--not a great idea. So you can get around to Threadina's side of Phanes via Gaia, yeah, but--well, Sennith's tied to my mother and she would not take it very kindly if they showed up on our side. And we're used to barrier separation--most of Phanes was under various barriers until about fifty years ago, and travel was...interesting, to say the least. The barriers were a lot older, so they were a bit more hole-y by then and there were ways to get in and out a lot easier.Dacj: Those ones dated back to the Empire's arrival on Phanes? Meerowyn: Mmm, a blissful couple thousand years of compartmentization~Seth: ... I see. *starting to wonder why he even bothers to ask*Meerowyn: Haha, Dacj's done some reading I guess. Crash course. The Empire falls. Refuges are invited to Phanes by...well, Haiaen, actually. They get there, wait about half a century and then cause a cataclysm that wipes out most of the native Phoenicians. Haiaen gets mad, seals everyone in bubbles to allow civilizations to rebuild and ready themselves to stand on equal footing with the Empire. Fast foward a couple thousand years, Haiaen reincarnates, the barriers go down, lotsa stuff happens. There's a truce between the Phoenicians and the Empire. Then they murder my father at a diplomatic summit, Aunt Haiaen goes a ~bit~ mad, Dies Irae. Fast forward to now? Dacj: Clearly things would be solved if you just chucked the Imperials back into space, I'm just saying. Meerowyn: That would be unhospitable. And genocide of the Imperial Ti'ama, probably, which is apparently a bad thing... *shrugs*Seth: *faint smile* I don't suppose finding another planet capable of sustaining life is an option. *joking*Meerowyn: Well, the fall of the Empire about wiped out most of the surrounding part of the galaxy. And lifeships are such a pain to build. *wry look* Nah, we don't mind 'em so long as the people in charge aren't bent on conquering others, which...they seem to have a bit of a problem getting over. No idea why. Dacj: Well, when your gods are world dragons, I suppose you get a bit of a complex about that kind of thing. Seth: *shrugs* Happens with a lot of races I suppose. *humanoid nature perhaps?*Meerowyn: Mmm. The problem is most races don't have Contractor-levels of power available...and when you relocate a several hundred Ti'ama, each capable of sustaining five Contractors...they do tend to add up. Dacj: Sennith can't regulate them? Meerowyn: Elti's got the stronger claim, is what Mother said. Though since Eli's basically unproven, that doesn't have a lot of hold with the Imperial Ti'ama... *shrugs again*Seth: *yeah... not a very good situation over-all really*Dacj: Even though your mother's with Sennith?Meerowyn: Sennith's not...strictly a Ti'ama, so it doesn't count. A lot like Shimy's Contract with Ilazki.Seth: Wait, how can one be 'with' Sennith if that's a bunch of dead people supporting the planet? And contract with Ilazki?Meerowyn: S'complicated. My mother is sort of...intertwined with Sennith. Ancient magic, blood magic. Sennith is composed of the descendents of Phoenekeia's original Contractors, so...well, it gets worse from there, so just trust me when I say it works out. And Ilazki's half Ti'ama, if you hadn't noticed. Ah, that'd be Txori, she goes by either. Dacj: ......how's that possible? Meerowyn: Ilazki's Vanth. At least, I think that's why it works. Dacj: Vanth. There is a Vanth living in my house. Seth: Half Ti'ama can still make contracts? >>; Meerowyn: Ilazki's...a bit of a really special case. She's not strictly half human on the other half. And as a Vanth, she's about as longlived as a Ti'ama--she's really, really old. Dacj: Yeah, and then there's the part where Vanth are harbingers of DEATH and DESTRUCTION and DOOM. Meerowyn: She's not always in her official capacity. *seems amused by Dacj's vehemence* Seth: *yes, cause NO ONE else in this whole affair counts as a special case. Not at all* Ah, I see. *glances over at Dacj* Well, I don't think that's something she can particularly help, right? ^^; *although, somehow it's oddly fitting for Shimy to have a Contract with a Vanth of all things* Meerowyn: Born a Vanth, you die a Vanth--and even that doesn't stop them for long, generally. They're about the only things that can kill Ti'ama--kristi'os excepting, though those folk are usually more merciful than that--so they prefer to keep an eye on them, usually, so they'll nearly always choose to come back. Dacj: Lovely. Do they feel the need to kill Ti'ama often? Meerowyn: Nah, but the threat sure helps keep them in line! *oddly cheery for such a grim statement*Seth: *chuckles* Yes, just as a person with a gun to their head is more apt to stay in line.Meerowyn: Very true. The Ti'ama are awful touchy about death. They really prefer to avoid it, by any means necessary. They haven't quite gotten the knack of it. Dacj: What, death, or avoiding it? Seth: *quirks brow* The 'knack' of it? Meerowyn: They've been trying for millenia. That's why they use Contractors--figure out how to make a human functionally immortal, you can apply to your own people, yeah? A couple think that's the wrong way to go about it--they're the ones who back the First to Shine, a Ti'ama who shed their body and became human, or so the stories go. Seth: The Ti'ama of Phanes, right? Meerowyn: Phoenekeia, yeah. Still wandering the universe in the present day, it's said. If she'd failed, the news would've gotten 'round. Seth: How would anyone know? Is it even known what form she's in currently? Meerowyn: All the Ti'ama are bound to her--First to Shine, Last to Shine, that's the mantra. Supposedly there's some prophecy of theirs about her. Because her experiment may yet benefit them all, they're very curious to see if she succeeds. I think the running theory is that humans, given the shorter lifespans and the propensity for change, are more likely to evolve into a functional immortality than the stodgy old hidebound worlddragons. Dacj: ....animal testing, huh? Seth: I see. And if her experiment fails, they will all know? That's quite a lot of Ti'ama to be connected with. Meerowyn: Mmm, exploiting lesser beings for their own benefit--modus operandi of the Ti'ama. *to Seth* That's the plan, I think. And she'd need to be--she reincarnates the way the Contractors do, using the Ti'ama as an anchor. Seth: Ah. Well, if the other Ti'ama are used as an anchor, then how does the experiment 'fail' then? If she dies before she is old enough to know and anchor with the other Ti'ama? Meerowyn: Well, she's not properly Contracted with any of them, so there's a chance she might slip through. The others keep an eye on her when they can, I think. No one else wants to volunteer for such an experiment--the Ti'ama fear death worse than anything else, and the First to Shine has had to willingly embrace it hundreds or thousands of times. Not all of them agree with her, but there's a grudging respect there. Dacj: A once-Ti'ama with a deathwish? Seth: That or the worst gambling impulse in the universe. *joking*Meerowyn: Ti'ama are inveterate gamblers. *wry* That's the other purpose of keeping Contractors. Deciphering the gambling debts they owe each other is something of a lifetime's study. I think they keep people in the Empire just to follow that sort of thing. Seth: *curious* Ok, I have to ask: what does a world dragon bet exactly? Especially when their entire lives are spent asleep in the core of their planet. Meerowyn: Power. Prestige. It's the reason why the Empire lasted as long as it did--one huge game of interstellar poker that nobody could win, and then Chaos brought that party to an end. Even now--Mother heard that they built another colosseum. Gladitorial combat, Contractor style--in the Old Empire, the fates of worlds were determined in that arena. Dacj: And nobody ever said, "Hey, you know what, let's just sit this one out?" Seth: ._.;Meerowyn: Not when the stakes got that high. There were some Empresses, Emperors who saw nothing good was going to come of it. The Empire got too big, and everyone got a bit too full of themselves. Dacj: And then Chaos came calling. Meerowyn: Mmm, it has excellent timing, generally speaking. Seth: Mm. How does the chaos taint spread again? *knows it's been mentioned before, but can't fully remember*Meerowyn: Like the plague, usually. If a Contractor gets infected, they can infect their Ti'ama, and from that Ti'ama to others, depending on ties and bonds and debts and everything that weaves them together. Get a particularly virulent strain, and...well, bad things tend to happen. The only way is to kill or purify, and only the kristi'os can purify. Dacj: And Phanes is somewhat lacking in kristi'os, isn't it? Meerowyn: Basically. Seth: *and then those Ti'ama infect their contractors and etc etc. Ah, viruses were such evil little things* Lovely. ._. Meerowyn: Mmm. Efficient, though. You gotta hand it to evil, it gets the job done. Didn't help that the vector of the Empire's fall was Empress Meervos' younger sister--nasty way to go, that. The Old Empire knew it was risky, what they were doing--that was why you weren't allowed to become a Contractor without...hrm, four others present, I believe. So the others could kill you if you turned Phage instead of a proper Contractor. Dacj: But that Empress didn't want to kill her sister. Seth: =/ *can understand not wanting to kill a family member (he didn't think he could do it either), but that certainly made for a horrible situation* There is no way to isolate a Phage at all then? Can they also be purified by a krist'os? Meerowyn: Oh, Meervos isolated Mayameer all right. Her sphere of influence was illusion, so she broke Mayameer's mind and placed her into eternal sleep. Well, what she thought was eternal sleep. And yes, the kristi'os can healed the corrupted, but... As vast as the Empire was, it had no kristi'os at that time. And then when one came, she was an enemy against the Empire. By the time peace came, Mayameer was too far gone; she could not be healed. And then she awoke again, and the end came very swiftly after that. Dacj: *shudders* The chronicles of that time--Shimy's library has copies of them. They aren't pleasant to read through. Seth: *grimaces* Very unfortunate. Meerowyn: It had to fall eventually. At least Empress Sovreen was cognizant enough to purify what was left when she died. So hopefully all that is out there are simply dead stars, and not corrupted ones. Dacj: The Empire's sole kristi'os, destroying herself in a final strike. That...has a kind of sick poetry to it. When you think of what happened to Haiaen... Meerowyn: I had not thought about it like that before; there is a parallel. Hrm. Seth: *isn't really sure what to say*Meerowyn: Eh, it is in the past. There is nothing to be done about such things now. *shrugs* So, what is it you do for fun around here? Dacj: ...................... *gigglesnorts* Eli kicked you out for a bit, didn't he. Meerowyn: I try to oblige when clearly privacy is so desperately desired. Seth: *chuckles* Well, I suppose it depends on what sort of things you find entertaining. Do you like games, sports, movies, books, checking out new places, shopping, etc? Meerowyn: Games and sports, yes. New places, yes. Seth: Well, there is much to do if you explore the town a bit. I believe there may even be a game arcade or two. *hasn't actually checked, but wouldn't doubt it*Meerowyn: That sounds reasonably entertaining. Dacj: I'm going to guess you'd prefer company. *looks speculative* Arcades...if nothing else, I can wipe the floor with you both in DDR~Seth: *smirks faintly* You sound rather sure of yourself. Been practicing? Dacj: Just like I practiced for Twister, and coincidentally wiped the floor with you there. I'm sensing a pattern, personally. Meerowyn: *is put in mind of her cousins and is very amused*Seth: You did not 'wipe the floor' with me. Our scores are tied of I recall correctly. Dacj: Overall, maybe. Last match, I beg to differ. That was no tie, Seth. Seth: *casually* You got lucky. Besides, I wasn't fully awake then. I had been asleep not long before. Dacj: *into full teasing mode* Aww, I'm sorry Mr. Kitty, are you the groggy sort~?Meerowyn: *very, very amused*Seth: *ok, perhaps that had been a poor excuse to throw out there. Rolls eyes* Not saying that. Just saying that I wasn't at my optimum potential right then. *also in playful/joking mode, but not fond of that nickname*Dacj: Pray tell, when do you hit that optimum potential threshold? *raises an eyebrow*Seth: Well... *playful smirk* Have a Twister mat around? Dacj: I could get one--*realizes Meerowyn is still there* Oh. Um. Were you set on going out, Meerowyn? Meerowyn: I'll officiate whatever game it is that has you two so enthralled. *grins*Seth: *ah yes, she wouldn't be familiar with the game, would she* Well, you can feel free to join in with us if you would like. Dacj is quite good at controlling the spinner while we play. *she's done it both times they've played after all* It's an interesting game for sure. ^_^Meerowyn: And get in the way of your game tally? *chuckles* I know how these sorts of things work. Seth: ^_^; Yes, well-- *stretches*-- if you change your mind, do let us know. The more the merrier in this game. *and by 'merrier' he means more complicated and potentially amusing, but there was no real need to clarify*Meerowyn: Maybe watch the first round, see if you're up to a second one once I've gotten the hang of it by observation. Seth: *smiles* It's simple enough in concept and rules really. It's just the actual gameplay that can become challenging. *especially when your opponent has so many extra limbs* So, up for the challenge then, Dacj? >)Dacj: Oh, I'm always ready. Unlike certain groggy cheetah hybrids, apparently. Seth: Yes, well, this cheetah hybrid is going to show you just how flexible felines can really be. Dacj: Ohohoho, beat the boneless-leg squid hybrid? Ambitious much?? Seth: Yeah, that does sound rather stupid, doesn't it. ._.; Still, bones have their advantages in strength support. Dacj: Mmm, console yourself however you want, Seth. You're still not gonna win.Seth: We'll just see about that. cool *Seth wins this round of Twister, and the competition lives on to be continued another day. End RP*
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Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 6:44 pm
~What Tangled Webs We Weave...~[Hytech PRP] Sparkles? Whut? D8Summary: Another virus manages to escape Mena's lab before completion, yet for an untested product it works surprisingly well. Much chaos and drama ensues and several secrets are exposed.
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Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 1:10 am
~When I Grow Up, I Wanna be a Dragon Rider~[PRP] Dacj's Big Adventure - RepriseSummary: Dacj comes to visit the elf household and finally gets a chance to become acquainted with some of the residents therein.
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