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 Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 5:41 pm
Quote: Lyrus: Affinity/Aversion Quest! It is time for Lyrus to gain his first affinity or aversion! However, in order for it to awaken, he must be taken to a circus for the day. There is one currently being held in the town over, and all expenses associated with the trip shall be paid for by Aileen Shiroko.
Isto didn''t bother to grace her with a reply. With Moo as she was now, she probably wouldn''t have listened anyway. Instead, he straightened up in his chair and unfolded the paper, blinking twice to clear his sleep-deprived eyes before skimming through it. Crap. Sighing, Isto reluctantly climbed to his feet and edged around his ''mother'' towards the counter to fix himself a cup of coffee. Maybe that would help. "Did you find any money with this, M-" he paused at a glare from the woman, rolling his eyes and correcting himself. "Saoni?"
"Money, money... I''ll check again," she cheerfuly announced and bustled off towards the front door.
Rolling his eyes, Isto poured himself a mug of coffee. Really, this was getting ridiculous...
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Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 6:09 pm
Rai, fortunately, knocked on the door at just that moment. After no response, she called, "Helloooo?" at the door, expecting it perhaps to suddenly develop lips and greet her back. Lex, meanwhile, was standing by her, forced into a blue shirt and dark blue pants and little mini-chucks, glaring sourly at the door. She was gripping his hand. Ew. Over-protective lady thing. Why where they here anyways?
He spotted a daisy and immediately yanked down on her hand, tearing away and diving at the flower. Azurai sighed, knowing she would have to convince Tifa to do his laundry again that night. What a pleasant thought.
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Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 6:20 pm
The door swung open even as Rai's 'hello' was fading, and Moo appeared in the open space looking as confused as ever. She blinekd curiously at this familiar-yet-not-so-familiar person, and finally remembered her mission and stepped aside, gesturing Rai and Lex inside and towards the kitchen. "The witch will know you. Hurry up, hurry up, I haven't got time to chat. I have to find the money." She smiled.
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Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 6:38 pm
"...Money? Wait, what witch? Since when do you have a witch?" she said, following where Moo gestured warily, glancing back over her shoulder. "And what are you wearing...?" She stopped. "OHcrapLex," she said, and ran back out the door, scooping him out of the bushes and stepping back through the door. She blinked at Moo.
"Um...where's Isto?"
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Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 6:57 pm
Nodding absently, Moo stepped past them and out the door, quickly surveying the immediate area around it and, when that turned up clear, hefting her flowing skirts and trotting down the steps to check the grass. With Rai's continued questions, she sighed heavily and gestured once more in the general direction of the kitchen. "You know, the witch man. You just said it...Isto, aye? Yes, him. He's in the kitchen. Shoo shoo, he'll know you. I certainly haven't the faintest..." She paused and straightened up, sighing softly. "That's been happening quite often lately..."
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"Oh well!" And off again with the search.
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 1:32 pm
"Moo...?" she murmured, glancing worriedly after her flowing skirt. Rai placed Lex back on the ground and studied Moo for a moment as she left. What an odd get-up...Isto might know. But why did she call him witch-man? Isto certainly didn't know any magic, and he was certainly male. Rai shook her head and took off her glasses, breathing on them and wiping them on the hem of her kelt. She glanced up and saw Lex glaring up at her from the ground.
"Oh, right," she said, and headed towards the kitchen. "Istoooo?" she called.
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 1:41 pm
Out on the lawn, Moo grimaced and chose to ignore Rai's questioning voice. That 'Moo' title again! Who was Moo? And why would someone call themselves the sound a cow made? Really, this place was so very confusing... but at least Pod was still here. Pod and that witch man.. They were nice enough.
Isto was half way through his mug of coffee when he heard Rai and peeked through the door towards the entrance hall. Upon recognizing her, he grinned faintly and gestured for her to join him before reurning to the table and taking a seat, setting his mug down with a yawn. "Hey Rai, good to see you again... How've you been lately?"
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 3:30 pm
"Um, fine," Rai murmured half to herself, sitting Lex down on her lap as she sat down across from Isto. "But what''s up with Moo? She''s acting, um...crazy," she said, adjusting her slipping glasses while struggling to sit Lex still in her lap with one hand.
"Grr!" he groaned as he struggled against her hand. She sighed, glancing helplessly at Isto.
"Do you mind if he explores? Little demon won''t sit still anymore," she said, nearly falling off her chair in an attempt to keep him in her lap.
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:37 pm
"She''s perfectly sane," Isto assured her, then paused and took another sip of coffee. Ahh, how to explain this... Isto had learned a lot the past few days that he would have rather gone without knowing. His own last name, for one. "She had a little accident in the lab, and has a mild case of amnesia... Basically, her mind''s gone back to where it was before she came here. She doesn''t remember anyone or anything from after then, and only trusts me because Pod assured her that I''m a good witch." Again he paused, chuckling softly, then added, "And she thinks I''m a witch because I''m gay and have a mohawk and metal arm."
And that was that. Glancing down to Lex, he quirked a brow and nodded, gesturing in the general direction of the living room. "Moo''s shorties are hanging around in there, I think. He''ll find someone to play with." There was a wide selection to choose from, after all.
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:46 pm
Azurai released Lex from her grip, where he jumped from her lap and landed, racing towards the living room. But he skidded to a halt quickly next to Isto, staring wide-eyed at his arm. His mouth dropped open in amazement.
"Lex!" Rai hissed, glaring menacingly. She pointed a finger towards the living room, and Lex ran away to the living room, fearing the wrath of his mother. She brushed a lock of azure hair back behind her ear. "Sorry. He doesn't know how rude that is," she said with a dry chuckle. "Anyways, what do you mean, 'before she came here'?"
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:12 pm
Isto was far too used to people staring to take any offense. Besides, little kids stared. It was what they did. It only annoyed him when adults stared and then pretended not to be. He chuckled softly as the boy ran off and waved away Rai's apology, in far too good a mood to be upset by something so small. Coffee was really helping. Mmm. "Moo being like this has cleared up a lot of things about who she is... For one, I know her name now. Saoni Karrn. Her family owned this House during the 17th century. Or, rather, the castle that used to stand here.."
He glanced almost curiously around the kitchen, then back to Rai with a grin. "She accidently came forward a while back and 'inherited' this house and the surrounding area from someone who was really some lots-of-greats nephew. Gradually came to learn everything and settled down to be a 'normal' person. And now...well, she doesn't remember any of that. I've learned most of it from Pod. I'm still not sure how he knows her..."
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:24 pm
"Pod..." she repeated, studying the tablecloth as she thought. Rai grimaced. Without Moo-...Saoni to run the house, Isto must've been having a hard time. Poor guy. She thought she had it rough...Isto even had a baby on the way and he had to spend time with someone who was settled into a 17th century identity.
"How you holding up?" she asked, snapping out of her trance. "Isn't there anyone else who can run the house? I mean, I thought Slush was, uh, pregnant?" She laughed nervously. She wasn't sure what she could call it...pregnant worked. "It seems like a lot of work when you've already got stuff going on at home," Rai said, absently eyeing his coffee.
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:35 pm
"I haven't slept in," he paused, counting quickly on his fingers, and just as quickly giving up. "Umm...much longer than I should go without, except for the occasional quick naps when I can sneak them. But it's not all Moo," he quickly added, almost as if he needed to reassure himself. "I've been working, and Cody and L'aven are here, and Slush is busy with the GMFC egg, and, well, it's just so much..." His smile faded somewhat, but he then gestured to his coffee mug, cracking a grin. "I'm coping." Ahaha, lie.
"And before you tell me I'm doing to much, you're right, but it's not like I can change that. Sao-Moo kicked Banda out as soon as she snapped. I haven't seen Kama or Scion for days, Jack's off dealing with the Wilds... There's no one else to watch the shorties, you know? And I don't need a lot of sleep.. So it works, really. Not like we have much choice." And then there was the Pod guy, but to be honest...Well, Isto didn't trust him with the family.
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:42 pm
Rai snorted as he guessed exactly what she was going to say, however she listened with a quirked brow. So the Jivvins were off on their own, the nice one was gone, and all the babies were stuck with poor Isto. A frown creased her brow as he finished.
"Well, you should've called me, silly!" she said, and stopped. Since when do I say silly...? she thought. It must've been she was curbing the insults around Lex. She shuddered briefly, and met Isto's eyes again. "I'd be happy to take one or some of the kids out somewhere for a while, give you a chance to take a break. After all, you can't hold up on all work and no play forever. You go crazy," she said with a grin, immediately thinking of the Shining. Surprisingly she loved that movie. Weird... "I could even do it today, if you need it," she added, not wanting to back out if he asked her anything. She was always happy to help with the Moo-Saoni household.
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:53 pm
"I...hadn't thought of that," he admitted, blinking. He hesitated, then nodded slightly, staring past her as if he had completely forgotten she was there. "That...would really, really help. Actually," and here he snapped back to reality, blinking hopefully at Rai. "Lyrus just got one of his quest things. Normally Banda would bring him, but Banda's missing... Could you take him? It's just to the circus, I'm sure your shorty'd have fun too.." Just having Lyrus out of the house would make things so much easier... Moo's other shorties got along wonderfully, and they were distracting Cody, so maybe Isto could sneak in another hour or so of sleep...
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