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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 5:11 pm
It was probably only because of the shield that she wasn't showing any bruises. Someone had told her once before, that the shield protected her from everyday problems, so it was now that information passed in her brain and she rubbed the sore spots on her wrists and neck and face that Rue kept grinning at like a wolf. Her weapon had only been in golem form for less than a week but the week was more than enough for the Boo Hag-given-hands.
She'd had her fill of Ofelia, oh yes, and Ofelia had had more than enough of her share of Rue.
Part of her wished the bruises would show, but no one would believe her. This sucked, having a voice outside her head that spoke and no one around to listen. So, as it where, the pair were just idly wandering around the training grounds, or the hallways. Rue liked to hit things, as evidence by the fact that when she changed she was turned into brass knuckles, and Ofelia was all the glad to have something else be the target of Rue's all-too-real fists.
Hopefully she could sneak away soon, but that wouldn't end well. Maybe she could lie and say she wanted to go to the kitchen?
Seeing as Rue had spent the past six months or so reading Ofelia's mind she didn't think that would work well either.
This sucked.
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 5:32 pm
Otto didn't hate his weapon, but he was always easily annoyed with her. Tenya, on the other hand, loved Otto. A lot. Too much. Maybe she just loved how he reacted to things, or maybe it was this silly thing called a bond. They walked down the hallway, Otto attempting to walk normally given the fact Tenya was holding his shoulders and getting herself dragged down the hallway as a result of not moving her legs. "Ottooooooooooooo~~~~""Whaaaaaaaaat?""Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii~""Lemme go.. M'tryin' to walk.""Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee~"Another headache today. Honestly, all he wanted to do was grab dinner from the cafeteria, or make something real quick in the kitchen (and try not to burn it, given his inability to cook). Up ahead he spotted someone he kind of knew, with her weapon, he assumed. She didn't seem too happy...
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 5:43 pm
"Retard." Rue spoke, her voice catching Ofelia off-guard. The teen must not have responded fast enough for her weapon's taste and the Boo Hag stopped her walking in the hall, slowly swaying her way over to her partner's side. "Did you even hear a word I've been saying to you this entire time?" She hissed, her question more of a statement. It was obvious Ofelia hadn't been listening, she was too busy trying to think of ways to go and do something where Rue would have to stay outside.
Like maybe use the bathroom.
That wasn't going to work out well, Rue was on Ofelia so close that the teen could practically smell the clay and dirt used to make her, and she scrunched her eyes up preparing for it when the sound of a voice coming down the hall caught her ears. It caught Rue's attention as well for the Boo Hag backed up, her eyes narrowing as she glanced at the approaching pair.
". . . . Oh, him." Rue spoke, her words a mocking tone of amused and annoyed. It was always hard to tell with her, even for Ofelia, and the teen was just really happy that someone had shown up. "Looks like we'll be having company for the time being. You must be delighted."
Oh but Ofelia was, and as soon as she noticed the person coming up was Otto it took all of her self-control to not just barrel him down and hide behind him the way his weapon seemed to be doing to him.
Or maybe she was riding him like a pony. It was hard to tell, but either way Ofelia was not going to let this chance pass her up. Rue seemed amused and an amused Rue was an awesome Rue.
A sleeping Rue was also awesome but that was beside the point.
"Oh yer...Otto! Hey, long time no see!" She lied, sort of. The last time they saw one another properly was inside a cage and Otto was freaking out like the world had ended. Ofelia didn't really think much on that, it was an adventure everyone survived, so she moved on. "What brings ya ta this half'a the area? Headin' ta get some grub?"
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:03 pm
Otto managed a half wave to Ofelia. He then huffed before elbowing Tenya in the ribs, finally sick of her dragging behind him. Tenya made a choked grunt and nearly toppled to the ground. She simply brushed herself off, still smiling. "Hiiii~!" Tenya called to the pair. "Just headin' to grab some supper, yeah." Otto mumbled as they got closer, scratching his neck. "Yer babysittin' too?" He asked in regard to her weapon.
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:11 pm
"Babysittin'? Um...no..." Ofelia's words were slow and chosen carefully, Rue watching her like a hawk the entire time. The Boo Hag golem narrowed her eyes and frowned, though the corners of her lips kept tugging themselves upright as though she wanted to grin viciously at any moment. "It's more like Rue's gotta watch me an' stuff, not the other way 'round." It took her longer to say that then she'd like to have admit but it still came out just fine. In the end it appeared to be what Rue wanted to hear and her eyes moved from their narrowed look to one of. . . .well, judgement. "Oh, um...Rue? This is Otto an' ., . . um, Ah never did catch the name'a yer weapon. This is Rue, mah. . . um, partner."
Rue took a step forward from Ofelia's side and moved towards Otto, her grin now practically wolfish. She extended out her hand, palm upward, as though she expected him to reach out and either shake or kiss hers. "A pleasure to finally meet you in the flesh, so to speak. Ofelia has thought of you quite often." Her glance then turned to Tenya, whom she offered a slightly less cruel and mocking smirk. "A pleasure to see you as well."
Ofelia was not used to hearing Rue use her name. This was new.
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:13 pm
It seemed Otto, Tenya, Ofie, and Rue had extra company in the form of an extremely archaic-dressed golem wearing a long cape, simple gold-plated armour, and of all things, a mis-matched helmet that honestly looked like the golem had stolen it from the weapons shed.
Or rather, said bulky golem was currently following them and doing a really good job of not being inconspicuous at all as he simply observed. As in he was pretty much sticking out like a sore thumb times infinity.
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:30 pm
Otto's eyes carefully looked from Ofie to Rue, one brow raising high. This seemed off. Very off. Maybe it was just him. He didn't read people too well. "Uh.. her name's Tenya." Otto informed her, shifting his weight uncomfortably. He hesitantly reached out a hand, shaking the one Rue offered. he was no gentlemen, and would not be kissing any hands. He furrowed his brows at her comment, eyes narrowing on Ofelia. Why was she thinking of him often?Tenya smiled innocently and nodded to Rue. "Pleasure!"Tenya's ears flinched, her head swiveling slightly to the side to see someone down the hall. Someone.... weird. "Ew. Look at that ugly armour.." Her nose scrunched up. "Soooooo uncool~""TAKE OFF YOUR SHIRT!""Tenya shut up!" Otto snapped.
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:45 pm
Ofelia was getting pretty sad that Otto wasn't catching on as quickly as she hoped. Maybe he was being stupid after all and man Ofelia was sad to get her hopes up in him. Rue seemed to understand that as well as her smirk never left her face, and she squeezed Otto's hand tightly before releasing it. "Oh Tenya, so cute. If only everyone could have your energy." Her compliment was probably backhanded but her words were purring, laced with honey. Her purring words stopped however as soon as Tenya mentioned there was someone there and the Boo Hag turned, narrowing her eyes in the direction of the newcomer. " . . . . . hmmm, no, seeing as they look old and disgusting why not let them keep their shirt on? What if I take my shirt off in their stead Tenya, would that be alright?"
Ofelia looked at her weapon with an expression of abject horror and then turned that expression back towards the strange golem that was approaching and was dressed like something she hadn't seen before. "Rue, no seriously, keep yer shirt on. Maybe ya should go an' check out who that is, since.. .uh. . . . Ah dunno who that is. Otto, yanno if that's someone's weapon?" Wouldn't a person be with them if it was? Whomever the golem belonged too didn't seem to be there, nor did the golem seem to be wanting to get close, and although Ofelia should have been nervous she actually felt way more relieved that more people were coming. Turning off the bracelet to place Rue offline would be a bad move in the long run, once the weapon got back into her head, so putting up with her and then hoping for groups of people was her best bet. "Um . . . if ya really wanna keep lookin' at us why not jus' come over? Yer makin' me nervous standin' over there like that."
Rue rolled her eyes at her partner, looking over to Otto and Tenya to see if they felt something similiar.
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:06 pm
The nodded once, sagely. As they nodded, their armour seemed to glimmer autonomously to the lightning or perhaps it was just their imagination. "Indeed I must agree with this this gentle and handsome lady. There is no practical reason to remove your bodily clothing, as limited as this form may be, in any battle-ready situation." He bowed, and his armour clanked again, just slightly.
"I apologize, young citizens of this fine establishment. I am here to observe your rituals with both admiration and consideration, and upon asking several wondrous strangers where I could find the closest dining quarters, they directed to me this odd cavern." He pointed at around the kitchen. "I can only imagine what these strange utensils prove of use to be, you are are mysterious and intriguing kind indeed." Said golem was now staring deeply at a frying pan. At last he turned back around. "Now, may I hear your names, young warriors, though fear not my presence, I am always here to protect and serve." Another bow.
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:52 pm
Tenya took no offense, being the dense ghoul she was, simply winking and giving the other weapon a thumbs up. Otto, however, was slowly catching on. He was not impressed. Not that he felt particularly protective of Ofelia. Really, it was none of his business. "Thinkn' yer weapon has got ya whipped, girly."He shrugged at Ofelia's question. "Probably." If he didn't know better he'd have assumed it was Allan cosplaying again. The figue approached. Otto sighed. Another space case. Were all weapons so weird? This one sounded like he'd been living under a rock all his life. His hunter must be some kind of hermit. Tenya bounced, saluting the golem. "Of course, sir! My name is Tenya! I'm a dropbear and a giant boomerang! My wielder is a teenage boy!!" She looked to Otto expectantly. Otto glared. Tenya jabbed him in the ribs. "Ugh... fine, whatever.... Otto."
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:11 pm
Ofelia winced as Rue placed a hand on her shoulder at Otto's whipped comment, and the weapon narrowed her red eyes at him with a devli's grin. "Oh, sweet boy, you have no grasp of what I have on her. Perhaps sometime she and I can show you." The hand on Ofelia's shoulder tightened and, even though she only felt a pinch of pain, the teen was still so glad for the shield or else another bruise would be flowering on her tanned skin. "As for who I am, stranger, you may call me Rue. I am a Boo Hag, though the form I have taken for this pathetic creature to wield happens to be a set of knuckledusters." She smirked out the last sentence, turning to look at Otto now again. "Perhaps sometime I can show you and sweet Tenya my form, if you would be so kind. Ofelia enjoys spars." The hand released her shoulder and Ofelia quickly moved hers up to rub the spot. "As for my. . . lesser half, if I must say, she is Ofelia. Go on hick, introduce yourself."
". . . Ofelia Tanner, s'nice ta meetcha." Ofelia held her hand out to be shaken, a common habit since she tended to treat pretty much everything in her path fairly. The recent events with the Horsemen sort of were starting to jade her opinion on their opinions of her but for now? If this was a weapon there was no harm in acting polite and making new friends. Friends would help out in the future, right? "Also if yer hungry, uh . . whateveryernameis, Ah think the four'a us were jus' 'bout ta grab sommin' ta eat? The more the merrier in terms'a company, though Ah dunno what all Ah could properly feed ya. Otto, ya got any food specifics ya wanna have?"
Cooking was the most awesome distraction in the world. The teen felt like making something large too, to feed a bunch of people, so maybe stir fry? The strange not-currently-there hunterless weapon had touched a frying pan so that had given her an idea.
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:37 pm
"A pleasure acquainting with you, young Tenya and Otto, and young Ofelia and Rue. Ah, for the day that I too was young and had paved for myself a master as faithful and pure as my own core. Of course, now it lies in your generation to carry the legacy, but I speak only of old stories that I am sure you are well-versed in, I would very much like to enjoy this feeding. Upon where do you partake in such activities, surely you have a round table?"
If Allan was something of a nutcase, this was nothing compared to this weapons golem. Short of his very odd, distant accent and speaking habits, he honestly had no problems standing very still while he talked while the environment seemed to move in his favour, fluttering his cape a little, making his helmet gleam just so, his eyes twinkle at just the right angle. It was almost unnerving.
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:59 pm
Otto didn't like this weapon. He didn't like her at all. He hated her. Then again, he hated a lot of things. So really, what was one more thing to the list? Therefore, he decided he wouldn't be talking to her at all anymore. Oh yes. He would ignore the Hell out of the Boo Hag. And maybe keep one eye open while sleeping. Otto shook his head at Ofelia's question. "Um... just whatever is there. I can't cook.." He admitted sheepishly, scratching his cheek. The cosplayer was frigging creepy. Otto made no attempt to hide how creeped out he was. He grabbed Tenya's wrist and tred to go about his own business, looking for food that was quick and easy. "Friggn' weirdos..""WHERE WE GOING?""...""I WANNA EAT WITH THEM!""...." Looks like their cover was blown.
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:10 pm
It wasn't just Otto that was feeling the unease, Ofelia was feeling it too. Rue either wasn't bothered or didn't give enough of a s**t about anything but herself to care that this newcomer was making everyone on edge. If she did feel that way there was no hint of it in her red eyes, no sign of it on her lips that still twitched in their cruel grin.
While Rue wasn't going to say anything, Ofelia sure as hell was. "Okay so, yer startin' ta creep me out. No offense or nothin', but uh...ya still haven' told us yer name an' that's jus' kinda common decency?" She spoke rather sheepishly, trying at least to show with her tone (and some awkward posture) that while she was saying something hurtful she really didn't mean to be super snarky about it. Rather she was just stating the obvious which was totally in her style.
Also when Otto tried to escape and leave Ofelia alone with two creepy things he got a glare that could totally peel paint from the wall. Having only one eye and an empty angry socket totally made that amplify as though sahe was staring a hole into his skull.
Also Rue placed a hand on Tenya's shoulder, totally cutting off that escape. The situation was more fun with more people, and leaving Ofelia to die this early in if this creep happened to be dangerous wasn't so fun if there was no one there to watch.
"As fer food, dun run off wit' jus' junk Otto, lemme actually cook fer ya. Maybe. . . bake sommin' if yer not wantin' a full meal." For the love of God do not leave me here alone was the total subtext of that entire sentence.
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:50 pm
He raised a single eyebrow - which was sort of hard to view through the borrowed helmet. "What is this creep you speak of, is this what you call modern speak? Very well, all you who gather here to witness this moment-"
Actually, the kitchen was very silent. It seemed only the four other than Sir Weirdo was gathered here.
-"fear not, for I appear to you in earthly form, my legacy unrivaled, my name engraved through centuries of time and space. Those who cower at my my name, cower only if you wish ill upon those I seek to protect and devote a life of servitude for I am-"
- The door slammed open that exact moment he said something that sounded like Scrambled Eggs, as a Moon Hunter stared into the kitchen, stared at the scene playing out, and closed the door very, very, slowly.
The figure kneeled. "Consider me simply a guest, I do not seek harm but simply serenity."
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