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 Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 1:23 pm
Riley gave Jericho a careful glance, and shrugged. I believe we are helping fund the Scareintine Dance? Something of that nature. Then, he was off talking to West, and Riley breathed a sigh of relief.
Distraction, distraction. She needed a distraction - and why was Christof bidding when he already had a date? Her eyes narrowed as she watched the igor frantically bid on Sin, and couldn't help but wonder..
Christof, She asked from a distance. What are your intentions with Sin?
Ah, but she still needed a distraction to keep her occupied so that Jericho couldn't ask her any further questions.. and Yaya seemed occupied with Junko, so she stood and rose her arm, placing it on the nearest victi-err, student.
Which happened to be LW.
Excuse me. She murmured to the ghoul, hopefully stopping her from wherever she was headed. May I speak to you for a moment? She held out a chair rather gallantly for LW to take.
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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 1:26 pm
The hunchback jumped when Riley's voice suddenly flowed into his head, his mind racing for a frantic answer before, almost too quickly, he managed to project back, MASTER BARTH DOES NOT HAVE A DATE MISTRESS I AM SIMPLY HELPING HIM OUT YOU SEE AND MISS SIN HAS THE MOST PLEASING PROPORTIONS AND MEASUREMENTS HE WILL NO DOUBT BE VERY PLEASED I AM SURE!! The look of panic might have been out of place to anyone who hadn't heard Riley's mental projection, and he tried desperately to wrestle his expression into one slightly less worried.
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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 1:27 pm
Arachne noticed that the patchwork boil seemed agitated, or something. She pushed down her uncomfortable feelings about what she had done and stepped right over to him.
'Christof is it? Are you okay?' she asked.
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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 1:36 pm
Sin saw Morton walk in, and Rosc had given him all his seeds? That was it! Morton! The father of her child...well sort of, HE would save her from this fiasco wouldn't he? Or had he come to bid on another ghoul? Jack Damn it, why had the bidding war been between those two boils? Her eyes narrowed on Christof, she wasn't blowing his any kisses for his bid...he already HAD a date.
She spotted Riley out of the corner of her eye and cocked a hip, maybe Riley could help her out of this whole mess? Except Riley was going with Malodore wasn't she? So what was she even doing here? Ugh this auction was more of a mess then she had anticipated. Sin, why do you get yourself into these messes? She thought unhappily.
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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 1:44 pm
Her head had been turned away from the one that placed a hand one her. The she-wolf froze mid-step thinking that it might be Gabe. She turned her head slowly and got a double shock. The first was when a voice, which she had heard several times before thankfully, spoke in her mind. The second was when her violet gaze landed on purple skin. Oh it was the demoness!
Wait...why did this demoness want to speak to her? Had...she hadn't done something, had she? Man, where was Ren!
"Uhh, sure...?" It was painfully obvious that LW was confused as to why Riley wished to speak with her. But, since she hadn't found her best friend yet, the she-wolf figured it wouldn't hurt to stop and chat now would it? Besides, the demoness was tall. LW could hide behind her if Gabe appeared.
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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:00 pm
Riley wasn't buying Christof's screaming answer, but if that was what he was going with.. she would accept it at face value. For now. She dropped the inquisition, and continued to hold the chair out for LW, beckoning her to sit. She reached out and took one hand in her own, delicately leading her in.
Sit. Talk with me for a bit. I feel as though I don't know a thing about you, and it pains me. Oh, she had turned the charm on full blast, and her voice was liquid silk in LW's mind.
If LW sat, she would move to sit beside her, leaning in so she could hear the ghoul's voice over the murmur of the crowd. I'm not sure we've ever been properly introduced. My name is Riley. You are..?
Actually, Riley knew she'd seen LW several times before, they'd simply never had a chance to meet. It suited her purposes to be formal about their introduction at this place and time.
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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:15 pm
Ren folded his arms across his chest, watching Natalia carefully. She was acting extremely oddly; her smile was a bit too wide, her laugh a bit too loud, the way she held herself, arms moving almost awkwardly, flustered, as she put one hand on her hip. It was vaguely worrying, and he wasn't quite certain what to say. He knew that Natalia was not the type to take a liking to one single person, that she liked to keep her options open, to have fun and to be a generally easygoing, playful ghoul. The thought that she might have liked one ghoul out of many was a surprising fact, but it also must have been difficult for her.
Stepping over to the werelemur, Ren's fingers moved beneath her chin, tilting her head up so that he could look her in the face. "Hey," he said firmly. "Look, I know it's scary for you, but you need to just...take it easy, okay? Don't put on a show for me; I know you, Natalia. You feel like having a thing for a single ghoul isn't your style, that you're somehow betraying yourself by letting yourself feel differently for someone. But don't try and play it off so casually with me, Miss Lemur."
Letting out a sigh, Ren ducked his head, pressing a kiss to her forehead. He lingered there for a moment then stepped back, tugging playfully on a strand of the werelemur's face. "Remember, I'm on your side," he said, and cracked a smile at her. "I'm here to support you, darling, not hurt you. Besides," he added with a wink. "Give me details later and I might forgive you."
He heard a familiar voice somewhere behind him, and Ren turned, spotting Morton. He raised a hand in greeting - "Yo, gargoyle!" - and then caught a glimpse of bright red hair. LW was standing a few feet away, talking with the purple demon ghoul whose name kept escaping him. Something with an R...
Fingers slipping around Natalia's wrist, he tugged the werelemur with him as he made his way over to his best friend. Putting a hand on the top of her head, he leaned over her, peering down.
"Afternoon, wolflove," he said cheerfully, gaze flickering briefly to the purple ghoul. "Glad to see you finally made it here."
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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:17 pm
Sarias had no real reason to be here this night, sure she had heard that students would be parading round like cattle, all grade C and below of course, it was unfortunate that she wasn't part of the line-up, bring a bit of class. But a few student were involved and she couldn't miss this for the world. Sure she didn't have a date for the Scarentine dance, a few flirts here and there had proved unproductive. "But" she thought to herself as she watched the bidding begin from the back of the room "if someone was to catch my eye, well," she caressed the purse of seeds tied to her chain belt "...heh, although they should be paying me for the privilege..."
Watching the antics of the patchwork she couldn't help but laugh as the demoness looked absolutely crest fallen on stage. "Awww her pretty pride is all bruised, not a dashing demon in sight to rescue her, tut tut, that will never do." she said to no one in particular. Catching sight of a long bi-coloured tailed student, her eyes wandering up to what she was wearing.
"Ohh ..maybe some A grade meat is on the market as well...."
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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:26 pm
"Hm?" It seemed that West had been distracted by the auction as well, but for a wholly different reason than Sin's scantily clad form. For a few seconds there it looked like a fight had been brewing. There was teeth-baring and everything! He had to admit it was pretty disappointing when the kid with the wings stormed out. That really might have been something. He turned back to Yaya just in time to see the Mistress grab the marid's wrist. Impressive. "Isn't tha'intrestin'," he murmured, watching the twisting coils of hair that Junko seemed to lack control over. If anything, he was even more intrigued now. But there was no time for that at the moment.
"Jericho, thissis Holly," West said, turning his attention to the dragon. "She'sa fox. Lit'rally. Th'pajamas'rnt 'cause she's crazy r'nuthin'."
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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:36 pm
Alright, so she was slightly wary to sit next to the demoness. But what else did she have to do right now? And, that damned curiosity of hers was spiking to its fullest once again. Really, it was going to get her in trouble someday.
"Alright. Sure." LW sat in the seat that the ghoul indicated and knew her cheeks were slowly getting red. Why...why all of the attention from this ghoul all of a sudden? Maybe she was friends with Gabe? Yeah. They were both demons. So maybe that was why she wanted to talk with her. Since the she-wolf was his ghoulfriend? Right? Although, she felt stupidly shy again like when Gabrian had asked her out.
"P-pleasure to meet you, Riley." Oh man, she almost squeaked it out. "I'm...Little-Wolfe. But, uh, you can call me LW." Her tail slowly curled around her legs while she eyed the demoness. The she-wolf had been curious about this one for a while. Ever since she first saw the mouthless being. Mouthless...
"What are you?" It was blurted out before she could stop it. And there was that blush! "I-I...I'm sorry. Forgive me." That was probably a rude question to just outright ask. But...
For the second time since she showed up here, the she-wolf froze when another hand descended upon her head. This time, though, the voice was familiar. And not the one she was dreading. Sort of. LW tilted her head up a little and gave the gryphon a cute look.
"Ren!" Her violet gaze glanced to the purple demon beside her. "I was, just talking with Riley here. Have you met her before?"
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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:48 pm
How unforgivably rude.
Riley had bent in close to hear the ghoul, mildly amused at her blush and shy demeanor - when someone decided that this private conversation needed interrupting. Narrowed eyes flashed angrily at Ren for a split second, before masking into an expression of indifference. She kept LW's hand carefully held within her own, and barely paid Ren any mind.
Little-Wolfe, she murmured privately to the ghoul. I'm pleased to make your acquaintance, that's what I am. She teased as a response to LW's frantic outburst of a question. I'm also an Illithid. I'm sure that means nothing to you. I would be happy to explain in more.. she eyed Ren for a moment, before returning her gaze to LW. -detail, if you're willing to put up with me for a bit longer.
Finally, she nodded curtly in Ren's direction when she was introduced to him. Her eyes held a subtle declaration, one that would be difficult, but not impossible to decipher. Yes, her name was Riley. Yes, they were having a conversation. No, you were not welcome to join them at this time.
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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:49 pm
Well Jericho wasn't at all that interested in funding the dance seeing how he didn't have intentions to go to in in the first place. Shaking his head, he raised a brow as Riley went off to meet with the wolf-girl he's seen around here and there.
Turning his attention back to West, he nodded to both the demon and the fox-girl next to him.
"Oh so that's what the pajamas are all about? I was kinda wondering about that," he murmured, "Well nice to meet you then Holly."
He originally did just think it was more of a mental thing before with the pajamas, especially since he never really saw the girl when she wasn't wearing them. Then again, it wasn't as if he saw her a whole lot in the first place.
"You just passing by too or are you actually here for the auction?" he asked her.
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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 3:11 pm
Ren's hand absently sifted through the red strands of LW's hair. He had caught the brief look that the purple ghoul shot him - there was no doubt in his mind that she was annoyed at their conversation being interrupted, but Ren merely smiled at her.
"Why no," he said serenely, tilting his head. "I'm afraid I haven't had the pleasure of being introduced to Riley here." Not intimidated in the slightest by the look in the others' eyes - his father tended to have the same expression when he wanted Ren to do something for him - Ren kept her gaze steadily, unblinking.
"Although it seems I am quite unwelcome here," he said cheerfully, unfazed by the demon. He had half a mind to stick around, just to be obnoxious, but that would make LW uncomfortable, and seeing as how that was the last thing he wished for, he would respect her. Not Riley, though; given the undisputed fact that she was displeased at seeing him, he felt no particular desire to respect her wishes. And he was somewhat amused by her actions; obviously she wanted to talk to LW alone, for reasons he wasn't quite sure on. "Forgive me for interrupting; I was merely coming to say hello to my precious best friend here and tell her that her boilfriend called and left a message on my phone for her, since he couldn't reach her."
Bending his head, Ren brushed a kiss to LW's cheek, patting her head affectionately.
"Someone's gonna have a lot to tell me later," he murmured into her ear, low enough for only LW to hear, and then straightened, casting a smirk in Riley's direction, as well as a wink.
"Catch you guys later," he said, and blew them both a kiss, stepping back over to Natalia.
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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 3:32 pm
Quite a lot of people were beginning to amass around the bidding area and Belladonna couldn't help but jump the slightest in happiness, though she kept the jump in check in case her coat decided to showcase the unfortunate outfit picked for her to wear. Another frantic wave was given to Junko and Yaya and while the witch wanted to go talk to them, she turned to Jackb first and smiled up at him.
"I bet she already has a date." The witch told him in her most sneaky voice, giving him a wink that meant she had a few people in mind, but having neither suspicion or evidence in which to back it up. After all, Alwine was so pretty and scary enough looking that she could have any boil she wanted. "Your feline friends?! Oh, oooh! Can I come too?! Its ok if you don't want me to, but I just love your kitties!" Here the witch did bounce on the balls of her feet, forgetting about her coat for a moment. "I've gotten a few new ones too! They're from a circus! You should meet them!!" A show of friendship sounded more than acceptable for the witch and it was tempting to throw her hand into the air and place a higher bid on the ghoul.
Before the witch could properly drag Jackb over to Junko and Yaya, someone she had half hoped would and half hoped wouldn't be there arrived and her blush came back full force. Bashful hands grabbed the coat and pulled it closer, suddenly regretting the idea of letting someone else dress her. And though it would probably be a good idea to still join her friends, the witch was temporarily distracted by the bid war for Sin. Belladonna had always figured Sin would fetch the highest price, but this soon?! Evil alive, this was almost absurd. Almost. Sin was a demon who looked scary and sexy all at once and the witch felt self-conscious even near her, but why didn't she look happy about this turn of events?
Oh Hecate, its that boy Colette warned me about! The one with the closed curtains!! Actually, it was Colette who wanted the curtains closed, but STILL. And hadn't Lizzy said something about him over groanspring?! Could they leave Sin to this fate when Belladonna already knew that the igor HAD a date, however flippantly?! It wasn't fair for him to have TWO really pretty, scary dates!
"I'll be right back Jackb, yell if you need me." The witch told him, squeezing his arm once, flashing a smile and short wave to Daisuke and hustling over to Lizzy.
"Hey Lizzy! How are you today?" The witch asked, making a very obvious note of looking at the girl, then Chirstof, then to Sin. Hopefully Lizzy would understand the massive waves of "OMFG HELP ME HELP SIN!" Belladonna was sending off and she was also silently screaming for Colette to get here, but she would see. If Lizzy deemed it alright, then Belladonna would step out... But first she needed information...
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Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 3:39 pm
For someone with so much stigma and warnings floating about regarding his apparently nefarious (according to Colette) purposes, the short, rather lumpy hunchbacked boil looked somewhat stunned and terrified by the gaggle of ghouls that suddenly had surrounded him.
M-mistress? He squeaked mentally, glancing from Lizzy to Bella to Arachne to Lizzy's friend who didn't seem to have legs... when Arachne's question finally sank in, he wobbled a bit with a whine, shaking his head that No, he was not alright. Too many people! Too many questions! Too many Ghouls! And not enough gesticulating to clarify his intentions.
Those... where his intentions right?
Right.
Barth needed a date.
Nothing to be worried about.
Except those parts going to waste.
Before prompted and probably out of place, the Igor attempted, lamely, to explain by pocketing his seeds and holding two fingers up to his head like Horns as though that would explain things.
Really, it didn't and he just looked a bit baffled and silly.
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