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 Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 9:59 pm
These two tailed Fey seemed to have a special bond, depsite only having met briefly. Dionaea took mental note of how a person's voice sounded when in the company of one so similar. Seeing Procyon this happy made Dionaea smile. She hoped there would be other plant Fey like her, but with friends like Mephiti and Procyon, she didn't mind being the odd one out.
"Maybee back to Pwoceeon's chaymbers? Drop off shinies? Take Feetee with us?" she suggested. She didn't want to interrupt, but Procyon insisted. "Feetee is pwetty! Maybee Feetee knows wha plant I am?"
Mephiti looked like a wise one, so she figured, why not ask? Maybe, since Dionaea herself was a plant Fey, she could help the skunk in her knowledge of plants? Depsite the fact that she herslef knew little already...
The creature was cute, too! Dionaea wanted a cutie like Perry...
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 7:51 am
A faint blush colored Mephiti's pale cheeks at the compliments, and her multicolored wings buzzed with excitement. Inle called her a "cutie-pie" all the time, but things just sounded different from the mouths of peers. Any thanks she may have offered were cut off as she noticed the proffered candlestick. Her blue eyes widened in childlike wonder. It was so bright and shiny! A rare find in a castle so dim and dreary. "Isso pretty! Whassit for?"
Her tiny ears perked at Dionaea's suggestion. "Yeah, Phiti wants ta go too!" Her tail swayed behind her happily at the mere prospect of being around her newfound friends. Her head tilted to the side at the flytrap Fae's question, and she cautiously stepped closer, peering up at the growths that sprouted from her skull. With a curious air, she prodded one, both to feel its texture and to see if the object of her scrutiny had any adverse effects to it being touched. "I dunno," Mephiti said slowly. Something in the back of her mind, some instinct, some suppressed and undiscovered knowledge told her otherwise, but Mephiti literally shook it off, her head swaying side to side. "I dunno," she said again, clearer this time. "My kifain brought me a book of plants 'n stuff, but I can't read it yet. 'S got pitchers doh!"
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 8:52 am
Procyon held up the candlestick in triumph, a giant smile creeping across her face. It was her pride and joy after all. "I know! So, so pretty. So shiny!" Taking another good look at the candlestick, she turned it over in her hands, prodding the indentation for the candle with her finger. "Um, I dunno whats for...Looks nice though. I like!"
Procyon clapped her hands together as Mephiti agreed to come along and explore with them. She was happy to make a new friend, who seemed as excited about exploring as she and Dionaea were. Hopefully she'd be good at it too.
"Good 'Phiti! I's glad you're coming 'splorin! Where to now?" Looking from Mephiti to Dioneaea, and then back down the hallway, she sat down, pondering where to go next.
"Okies, I think we needta drop dis off," she said, holding up the candlestick and nodding to Dionea, who had made this brilliant suggestion. "Is heavy. Den, we can 'splore more..." Watching the other two Fey interact amused Procyon greatly. She wondered what it felt like to have little plants coming off the top of her head like Dionaea did. She watched as Mephiti poked them, noticing her strange purple markings.
"Hey 'Phiti, was dat?" she asked, pointing to the marks.
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Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 6:29 am
Dionaea giggled at her head's attention. She never thought her plants where nearly as impressive as Mephiti and Procyon's tails. Plants weren't fluffy or cuddly. But she didn't mind at all that they were all becoming closer. The Flytrap Fey nodded at the suggestion of dropping off the candlesticks. As strong and tough as Procyon was, she wasn't sure the raccoon could carry two heavy candlesticks about much further.
When Procyon asked about the purple markings on Mephiti, Dionaea looked down at her own wrists. Were these the same purple markings?
Not like it mattered much, though, as the flytrap fey was more than content to sit and listen to Mephiti and Procyon's conversation. Their voices had an innocent quality to them, which Dionaea's ears enjoyed.
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Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:40 pm
Mephiti's tail twitched happily behind her and she nearly squealed with glee at the prospect of impending exploration. She had never properly explored the castle herself, but now she got to do it with two new friends! Her tail's movements slowed at the raccoon totem's question, and she looked down at herself. "Umm...not sure. My kifain said dey're "taaattooos," but I dunno what it means." She looked back up, smiling at Dionaea. "She's got 'em too!"
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 8:29 am
Procyon just examined the marks on both girls with wide-eyes. She was quite impressed with them, and giggled. "See, you twos got da' same marks. Means yous related someway. Though, I tink we all are somehow. Mama says I's in da Moon Court."
She sat back on her haunches, her tail swinging back and forth lazily, her wings fluttering lightly every now and then. She sat her chin in her palm, and though about how to go about exploring. First, she was going to take her candlesticks back, and then they could discuss further exploration.
"Okies Dee, Phiti, les go back to my room. I wanna put 'dese in 'dere." She held up the one candlestick, and then scampered back down the hallway to grab the other one from the doorway of the library where she had dropped it. Seeing the other two down the hall in the dim light, she called out to them.
"Les go! You coming?" She waited patiently there for them, so they could all head back to Procyon's room together. Then, they'd figure out a plan of attack. Perhaps she could find a makeshift bag in her room as well...She'd have to scrounge something up.
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 3:30 pm
"Commi!" Dionaea giggled happily, waving Mephiti along with her. Carefully, she stood back up on her feet and began to toddle her way down the hall, taking slow, deliberate steps. She wanted to make sure Mephiti would not be left behind, though she did not know how fast the skunk baby could move.
Idly, she sang (or, rather, tried to sing) a song she had just made up on the spot. Not much of a song it ended up being, but still. Dionaea rather liked the way voices echoed off walls.
"Sploring, sploring, Feetee and Pwoceeon es sploring..."
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 11:21 am
Tiny, black-furred ears perked up at the beckon. "Oh, right!" Mephiti chirped before beginning to awkwardly run after her new friends. It may have been dangerous for someone so young and imbalanced to attempt a sprint down a stone hallway, but her arms, tail, and rapidly-fluttering wings worked in conjunction to keep her upright. Her pace slowed as she reached her plant-based friend, and she smiled at the impromptu song. "We 'splore da whole castle? Oh, oror outside!" There was a notable spring in her step that died a little as her stomach rumbled loudly. "Or da kitchen? Not had breakfast yet," she said with a bit of a blush.
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Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 10:02 am
((I just realized we've been RPing since June 13 Lu! OMG. Unless you all are opposed, I think maybe we should finish this up soon. I know you'll want to do some stuff with Dionaea growing, and perhaps Procyon and Mephiti will grow soon too. I could do some journal entries and whatnot as well, so how about we try wrapping this up a bit?))
Procyon scampered on ahead, hearing Dioneaea's song from behind her. She giggled, and shouted back down the hallway before continuing back to her chambers, her sprockets still buzzing around her head.
"I like yer song Dee! Come on Dee n' 'Phiti! Les' go!"
Arriving at her door, she pushed it open to see her kithain sitting on the bed on the other side of the room. The woman smiled when she saw Procyon, and the little raccoon-fey scampered over to her on all fours, launching herself into Sizzla's lap, the candlesticks still clutched tightly in one hand. It had seemed like ages since she had seen her kithain, and she had missed her, even though she'd been quite busy with Dionaea and Mephiti.
"Kifain! I miss you! How's you doin?" she asked the silver-haired woman, her eyes sparkling with excitement. Before Sizzla could get a word in edgewise, she held her new treasures up to Sizzla's face. "Looksee! I got shinies! I's need a bag to put 'em in Siz-la. I needta be able to carry my shinies around..." She was bursting with things to say to her kithain, but first things first. She needed that bag.
Sizzla gave Procyon's fluffy tail a quick petting, and she laughed at the Fey's excitement. She was always glad when her charges were happy to see her, even if she had been gone a long time. "Sure Procyon, I can get you something for your shinies. You will need some good tools of that nature as well. How about I pick you up a lockpicking kit too. Then you can learn to really be a thief. How's that sound?"
Sizzla wasn't sure if she should encourage stealing, but it seemed to be in Procyon's blood. She knew she couldn't stop the Fey from doing it, so she may as well nurture her talents. Upon agreeing to get a bag and some other tools for the little girl, Procyon jumped up and threw her arms around Sizzla's neck, dropping the candlesticks into her lap.
"Sank you Siz-la! Procyon will be a good thief. Very smart about it, yush." She pulled her head back from Sizzla's shoulder, eyes beaming. "Good kifain!" She gave Sizzla a light poke in the shoulder, teasing her just a little. She certainly was charismatic in her dealings with others. What a charmer...
Hopping off of Sizzla's lap, she went back to the door to check for her friends, who should have been there by now. "I's waiting on Dee and 'Phiti. They's be here soon I 'magine."
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Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 1:41 pm
(( Yeah, we should finish this up, and perhaps they all could meet again after growing? ))
Dionaea heard Procyon's excited chatter with her Kithain and realized she should probably return to her own. Dionaea turned around to wave to Mephiti before deciding she needed to head on back to her own chambers. Her kithain might be worried sick.
Toddling into Procyon's chambers, Dionaea made a sloppy bow to Sizzla. "Hi Siz-la! I rember you!" Her wings buzzed happily as she watched Procyon and the fae woman interact. Procyon indeed loved her Kithain.
"Bu I shood go back to my kifain too, Pwoceeon. Meebee we splore tomorro?" She smiled and giggled again, waddling back out into the hallway. Mephiti hopefully wouldn't mind her sudden departure. Finding her sense of direction, she waddled down the hallway.
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 1:39 pm
((Sounds good to me.))
Mephiti was the last of the trio to reach Procyon's chamber, and her pace slowed considerably as she reached the door. Another new person? Procyon's kithain? The skunk peered in curiously, watching their interaction for a moment before becoming distracted by Dionaea's departure. "Oh!" she said, a bit disappointed that their playtime was already over. "Ok den!" Popping her head once more into Procyon's chamber, she called out, "See you later, havva good day!" It was something her own kithain often said to her. With that, she stepped back and moved down the hall opposite from Dionaea, towards her own chambers.
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Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 7:46 am
Procyon waved a good bye to her friends, wondering when they'd be able to go out and 'splore some more again. She enjoyed their company immensely, and couldn't wait to have more adventures.
"'Dose were mah fwends Miss Kifain. Dee is da one with da pink hairs. She's a good listener. 'Phiti likes plants, and she looks like me, with da fluffy tail like mine! I think we's related maybe." She pointed to her ringed tail as she said this, giggling a bit to herself. It amused her to think that there were more like her in the castle. She's just have to meet them.
Sizzla nodded at the little girl, who had obviously had fun. She noticed Procyon rubbing her eyes, looking a bit sleepy. After all, it was 10 p.m. and about time for a little girl to be asleep. "How about sleeping for awhile Procyon? It's been a long day, and I think it's about time for bed. Let's get you into a nightgown, and clean you up a bit, and tomorrow, you can explore some more. She picked the little girl up off of the bed, and set her down again in front of the stately wooden wardrobe where her clothes were contained. Pulling out a long white nightgown with a slot especially made for a tail, she helped her out of her grey dress and into the sleepwear.
"And we need to get you washed up too..." She held the little Fey's hand and led her over to the wash basin where a pitcher of water and a bowl was standing ready for use. She instructed her on how to wash her face and mouth for optimum cleanliness, and was surprised that the Fey took easily to these chores of personal hygiene. "Okies!" she announced as she finished, bounding on all fours toward the bed. She was still full of energy, even after the long day of exploring that she'd had.
Procyon lept from the floor onto the bed, and pulled back the covers, climbing into them without hesitation. "Well look at what a good kid you are?! Just jumping into bed like that! None of my other kids like sleeping. You're such a good little girl." She gave the raccoon Fey a hug and a kiss on the cheek. Even if she hadn't known Procyon very long, she definitely felt a bond with the little girl, thinking of her as her own kin.
"Night Night Sizzla Kifain! See yous in the morning!" Procyon hugged Sizzla back with all her might. She was happy to have a mother figure again, even if it wasn't her own mother. This woman took care of her, and made sure her needs were met, so she appreciated every action from her.
"Good night dear. I'll just be heading back to Gaia now. If you need anything, I'll be back in a jiffy. Sleep well!" With that, she headed toward the door and took one last look at the little Fey drifting off to sleep before she closed the heavy wooden door behind her.
Procyon drifted off to sleep, the grey velvet comforter pulled up next to her chin. That night she dreamt of shinies and her new friends, Dionaea and Mephiti.
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Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 7:49 am
No Longer a Child...At dawn, as streaks of light came shining through the window, a tingling heat came over Procyon's body, waking her from her peaceful and much-needed slumber. The heat became a searing pain, and she began to sweat, wondering what was going on with her body. She looked around the room for her kithain, but realized that she had already left the castle. Uncovering herself, she felt the pain shoot through her limbs; first through her arms, and then her legs. The pain finally settled in her torso, and as she clutched her stomach in misery, she noticed something strange. Looking down at her legs, they seem to have gotten longer, and more lean, and black rings had appeared around her left ankle. A bright light suddenly filled the room, illuminating the dawn half-light.
The pain suddenly subsided, and her body was left with the pleasant warm tingling feeling that had come over her at the beginning of all this. She turned and sat on the edge of the bed, examining the changes in her body. Her arms were also longer, and her right wrist had new markings on it. They were black and banded as well, but there was also a strange swirled mark included in the simple pattern. She reached up and touched her face, noticing that it was longer and leaner. She no longer had chubby baby cheeks. Reaching up to touch her hair, she realized it was MUCH longer, reaching almost down to the small of her back. It was braided up, but she knew that taking it down would just cause trouble when she was trying to be sneaky. For now she'd keep it up...
Standing up on her newly grown legs, she wobbled a bit, not quite used to the equilibrium of her new body. She stepped forward cautiously to look into the full length mirror that adorned her wardrobe. She was amazed at what she saw. Standing there in front of the reflective surface, she barely recognized herself. It was quite a substantial change from her looks the night before, and a smile broke out across her face. She was quite happy with her new form.
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Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 7:13 am
Procyon's Journal August 15, 2005 Now that I can finally write, I'm able to put some of my thoughts onto paper. Perhaps this way I can tell of all my adventures and one day, and pass them on to my own children, who I hope will be interested in the same things. I know I have turned out like my mother, Scelus. I still remember her kind eyes, looking over me as I fell asleep. She loved me more than anything, I know that. She wanted to protect me, but the curse wasn't selective. I was confused for many years after I was trapped in the window that held me captive. Why was I there? Who would do this to the children of the Moon Court? It seemed cruel to let us watch our own families wither and die so easily. I suppose that is the way of nature, but we were just babes, practically ripped from our mother's arms. But that was the way it had to be...And now, we'll make our way back into the world, seeking revenge for the wrongdoings of the Sun Court. I do not know much of the Sun Court, but I do know that they are our enemies, and I do not take kindly to opposition. Perhaps the other girls will know more...I shall have to go inquire with Dee and Phiti, and maybe they will remember more than I have. They are good allies to have around I feel. They are strong girls, and will prove to be excellent help. I'm quite pleased with my new body after taking a long look at it in the shining glass on my wardrobe. I've become tall and strong, and my hair has grown substantially. I think I like my new looks quite a bit. I'm pleased with my growth. And now I wonder if the others have gotten bigger too...I'll have to go see them soon. I'm sure Dee and Phiti are quite lovely. They both were pretty as little girls, and I'm sure nothing has changed. For now though, I shall rest some more, and get used to this new body. It takes quite an effort to get used to these strange longer limbs. I'm not sure I'll be able to run well on all fours, but I'm certainly going to try. I seem to move much more quickly that way, but we shall see if my new legs pay off... Procyon
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Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:18 am
Struggling to get through her newest book, Procyon's brow furrowed as she tried to pronounce a very strange looking word. "Whore's duh oovrah? It's food?" she sounded exasperated. The reading wasn't going as well as she would have liked. It just wasn't one of her best qualities. Snapping the book closed, she hopped up off of her bed, wandering over to the window on the other side of the room. It was a rainy day; the dark clouds hung low over the horizon. It had been dreary for a few days now, and it was starting to get to her.
Nothing had happened in the castle for awhile, but Procyon had taken to exploring the hallways and passages. She was getting used to the layout of the castle, and soon enough, she figured she'd know the entire building front to back.
Her silent reverie was broken by a knocking on her door. She wondered who it could possibly be...she rarely had visitors. Practically skipping toward the door, she called out to the person on the other side. "Who is itttt??" She shouted loudly enough for anyone to hear.
"It's meeeee!" Sizzla shouted back, glad to hear joy in Procyon's voice. She was never sure if the girl liked the castle or not...but then again, it was her home...
Flinging the door open, Procyon stood in the doorway, a hand on one hip. She hadn't seen her Kithain since she'd grown, and she knew the woman would be amazed by the changes that had occurred. "Well," she said, "what do you think?"
"Whoa! Look at you! You've gotten so big! And you speak like an adult as well! When did this happen? I've missed out on so much..." Sizzla shook her head, amazed at the transformation. She had not been expecting this at all. Ready to see a child, Sizzla was blown away by the gorgeous teenager.
"Well, it happened less than a fortnight ago...I just felt this awful pain shoot through me, and I was enveloped in a strange glowing light. When the light died down, everything about me had gotten bigger! Though I quite like it," she said joyously, spinning around in the center of the room. "What brings you to the castle today? I see you so rarely anymore..." There was a hint of sadness in her voice. Procyon was fond of her Kithain, and she always enjoyed visits from her.
Sizzla reached out to wrap her arms around the teenager, giving her a hug. "Sorry I haven't been able to come more often...Life in Gaia has been really busy as of late. I've had so much to do, and it seems the Furies are being produced more quickly than they used to be. It's hard to keep up! I'll try to come more often, but I can't make any guarantees...Have you not met anyone new since I last came?"
"Not really...Since I've grown, I've seen no one. I think they're all pent up in their chambers for the winter. I wonder if they are hibernating? It's been pretty boring around here...It seems as if I'm wearing a dent into the floor. I pace a lot..."
Sizzla looked at the teen, trying to get a feel for her emotions about the whole thing. Wouldn't it be lonely to be by yourself day after day? She thought that maybe the years of waiting to be released from the window had given Procyon patience..."Well, I hope you get to get out more. Staying indoors all the time cannot be good for you." Skipping past a lecture about fresh air and exercise, Sizzla decided to cut to the chase. "So, I do have something for you that you might like...It was my main reason to come here..."
Procyon's eyes sparkled when she heard that Sizzla had something for her. Of course, any material goods she could get her hands on excited the Raccoon. "Is it something shiny?" she asked, giggling. If so, she could add it to her collection.
"Well, sort of," Sizzla said with a nod, pulling a cloth-wrapped package from her bag. "I thought maybe it'd come in handy sometime...Perhaps in your explorations. I always want you to be protected, so I got you something for that very purpose." She held the parcel out to Procyon, excited to see her reaction.
Carefully unwrapping the cloth from the item inside, she unfolded the last flap to find an etched dagger inside.
Gasping, Procyon lifted the dagger from it's cloth wrapping, and held it up to the light to examine it further. The blade was etched with black markings, swirls that matched those on her arm. There was a tuft of fur around the bladeguard, just like the fur on her dress. It was a perfect blade, razor sharp and shining. "Oh," she said, her breath bated. "It's beautiful! I love it! Thank you so much! It's just what I needed." She threw her arms around her Kithain, squeezing her tightly. Procyon loved gifts, and especially those that were useful. Though, of course she'd never say no to anything sparkley.
"Oh, it's nothing! You're quite welcome. I was hoping that you'd like it. I had it specially made for you in Gaia. Just be sure to sheathe it when it's not in use, and keep it sharp with the whetstone that it came with. You'll need to learn to take good care of your weapons."
"But of course! I shall cherish it forever..."
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