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 Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 9:11 am
 After a long day at school, Malachi sat himself down at his desk that was in a little alcove beneath his bunk bed. The tired little Fallen sighed to himself as he leaned back in his chair. Being as busy as he was now really took it's toll on him. About the only good thing to come from being this busy was the fact that when he laid down in bed to go to sleep, he was out like a light in moments!
Giving himself a few moments to rest up, he then grabbed up his back pack and plopped it on his desk. Unzipping it, he began to dig around and pull out his assignments and such for today's homework. Thank goodness he was able to get most of it done at school and there were only a few papers left for him to do for the day! Yay! Taking up his pencil from the holder on his desk, Malachi began to start on his homework, fussing with his braid that kept falling down and in the way from time to time.
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 9:21 am
 Hailey had been in the room for about an hour or so when Malachi made it back home. She had been entertaining herself with more arting up on her loft she let the sound of sighing brake her focus. Taking to the favorite part of their room -- the stairs leading down from her little loft -- Hailey laughed and made funny sounds as she bumped on down them until she reached the bottom. "Ooof!" she let out with a giggle.
Even though she would have much rather stayed up in her loft, Hailey wanted to make sure her roomie was okay and made her way over after pushing herself up from the floor. Sliding on past Malachi from behind, Hailey climbed up onto the second rung of the ladder on his bunk bed, perching herself there per her usual. "What's the matter, Khai? Too much homework getting you down tonight?" she asked, reaching over to gently pat his hair. She loved those blonde locks and couldn't help but get her fingers in to when the opportunity arose.
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:20 am
The sounds from his friend from across the room were semi-distracting, but not enough to break his concentration from his work -- and that gosh darn braid -- to give a look or a glance. It was only when she was actually over on his bed ladder and messing with his hair that he lifted his eyes from his studies. "Please don't do that..." he said. His tone was more stern and not soft spoken like he usually was. It was just something about being around just Hailey that made it easier for him to speak a bit louder than he did around everyone else. The Fallen turned his head, eyes narrowed some as he even swatted at her hand when she continued to mess with his hair. It was a light swat!, but a swat none the less. He was frustrated and wanted to make sure she knew he meant business!
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:46 am
The reaction Hailey got from just playing with Malachi's hair shocked her some. She stared at him, eyes open wide and not a sound to be heard from that gaped open mouth of hers. What in the Below had him so worked up? This was very much not Malachi like. "Well sheesh, you meanie" Hailey started, actually kind of hurt from that. There was even a small sting of tears in her eyes. "I was just trying to make sure you were okay. You didn't have to hit me, Khai..." Hailey sniffled, turning her head so he couldn't see her rub the tears that spilled out from her eyes on her big sweater sleeve. She knew something had to really be bothering him if he was acting like that, but still... that hurt her feelings!
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 11:00 am
From the moment his hand swatted hers and he saw the look on her face, Malachi instantly felt terrible. Sure she was pestering him some, but she was never mean or a real bother to him. "I... I'm sorry, Hailey..." he stammered out, still in disbelief over his actions. It was very unbecoming or the little gentleman he prided himself on being. Yes he was frustrated and hurt, but it wasn't her fault he felt that way. Scooting his chair to the side, Malachi hung his head as he leaned against the ladder.
After a couple minutes of silence between him, Hailey's sniffling aside, the little Fallen sighed and confessed. "Today was really hard in classes.... and someone picked on me and pulled my hair. I didn't mean to make you feel bad, too, Hailey... Please forgive me?" he asked, voice back to it's usual soft and hiding tone. He was a sensitive sort and this was the first time he had been picked on, so that fact paired with him making his best friend feel bad and even making her cry, just made him feel all the worse for the situation.
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 1:29 pm
This was a moment in time that Hailey had no idea how to deal with things. Malachi had never been upset with her before. Nobody had really ever been upset with her before... Well, aside from her getting in a bit of trouble here and there at school for little things, but that was a lot different than what just happened. She kept her face hidden as he scooted closer to her, sniffling and wiping her eyes again before turning her head his way again. She didn't quite know what to say.
The little Geist closed her eyes, just leaning her head against the metal of the ladder she had perched on. When Malachi began to speak, she just listened. But! the moment he said someone picked on him, her eyes shot open and she wriggled and squirmed her way off the rung, feet landing on the floor. In a quick motion, she pivoted on her foot, turning toward him and hands coming down to grip the chair on each side. In said new position, that was an obvious start to Malachi as he now stared with wide eyes at her, her nose touched his. "Who picked on you? You tell me right now!" Fuming with anger, Hailey pushed herself back, throwing her hands in the air and growling as she ranted. "I'm gonna kick their butt! You tell me who picked on you!" she yelped, turning to face him once again, finger pointed right at him while the other hand landed on her hip. What happened to him was so not going to fly with her one little bit!
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 1:46 pm
Wow! Did things ever turn around fast. Malachi blinked, shocked by the quick turnabout in her countenance when he told her what happened to him. All he could do was sit there, surprised as she paced about and yelled to herself. Granted, he was glad that she was on his side, but it made him make a mental note not to get on the wrong side. With her finger pointed and just a couple inches from poking his nose, Malachi shook his head and raised his hand to rest it on hers. "It's... It's okay. I just..." he sighed. "I just don't want anyone pulling my hair anymore. It really hurt." His eyes fell and his little hands began to run the length of the braid running over his shoulder. It really wasn't okay, but he didn't want Hailey to get in trouble for beating someone up on his account. "Do... do you forgive me?" he asked, sniffling now himself. He still felt really bad for making her cry.
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 6:05 am
As she stood there, finger still pointed at her best friend and hissing out angry breathes, Hailey couldn't help the glare on her face. She was just SO ANGRY at the fact someone would pick on poor Malachi! She couldn't imagine someone doing something like that. He was always so sweet and nice to everyone. The thought of it, paired with her anger, was beginning to bring tears stinging to her eyes that she swiped away with her other hand quickly."I'm not crying just so you know... I think our room is a little dusty and it got in my eyes." and then she quickly rubbed her finger under her nose as she sniffled.
Of course, the moment forgiveness was asked of her, all traces of anger melted away and she instantly clung to him. "Nothing to forgive, stupid head." And she stayed clinging to him for a little while before sighing and plopping on the floor. Those white eyes stared up at him and she pondered things... things she knew he'd protest, but it brought a grin to her face all the same. "Cut your hair!"
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 4:01 am
There was so much going on right now. So many emotions flying everywhere. It was quite overwhelming for how Malachi dealt with things. All the poor boy could do was watch his friend fall apart over things more than he had. But then she hugged him -- well, clung to -- and he felt so much better in that instant. Even sniffled a little bit himself, but didn't quite make it to tears. Almost, though. Almost.
He almost didn't know what to do with himself after her hold on him was gone. In that moment, she had been his security blanket from all the horrible feelings and emotions, then she was gone. Although he was grateful that she wasn't upset with him, he followed her lead and plopped down on the floor, scooting close to her. He knew she was thinking things... possibly terrible things, so he decided not to look her right in the eyes. But the moment that she blurted out those words, Malachi backpedaled and scooted clear across the floor until he bumped into something that kept he from moving further back. "Are you crazy?! Wait.. no... I don't even have to ask that. You're crazy!" and he wrapped his little hands about his braid.
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 4:18 am
The reaction to Hailey's blurted out thought was more than amazingly hilarious to her as she just began to crack up. The look of terror on his face at the thought made her laugh. Not that she'd ever do or want something that would make him feel uncomfortable, but he always made her laugh. Snickering, she looked at him from across the room and teased just a bit. "Oh c'mon! It would be cute! I dare yah!" and as he shook his head vigorously to reject the dare, she smirked and dared him again. "I double dog dare yah!" Was she actually trying to get him to cut his hair? Nah... Not really. She was just being herself. A.K.A., a pain in the butt.
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 4:24 am
Poor Malachi sat there, staring at Hailey as if she were going to come after his hair with scissors. In his head, he even began taking inventory of where all their scissors were at and if he could get to them before she could. The dare was bad enough, but he had to refuse! It was when she double dog dared him that things had gotten down to business. His little eyes narrowed, and somehow, there was even a hint of a smirk on his own face. "Well then I double dog dare you to cut your hair, too!" That little face of his was beaming with victory. He knew Hailey wasn't one to back down from a challenge, but when it came down to it, she loved her hair! There was no way she'd do it either. And so he sat there and waited for her retort.
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 4:33 am
Hailey was sure she had the upper hand in their playfully evil situation. She, for one, would never let him cut his hair anyways, so there was no harm in her giving a teasing thought to it! It was only when he fired back, aiming straight for her heart, that she realized she got herself in big trouble on this one! She gave a genuine gasp. Her long white locks were one of her treasures! She loved her hoards of things. Candy, plushies, et cetera, but she loved her hair. It was down to her butt and she was going to keep that going!
Well if there was any time to retreat from a battle -- even a fictitious one of playful wills such as this -- then this was the time! "Oooooh no, mister. You evil genius, you. You win. No hair cutting is happening today! No way. No how!" and she stared at him, giving a pouty, grumpy face at the fact that he actually managed to best her! "Of course you know, this means war!" and with a grin, she jumped up and grabbed a pencil from his desk. "En garde!"
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 4:44 am
Malachi was oh so pleased with himself as he actually got a reaction out of her! She one the one person he could be at ease with, and in the same go, be playfully evil to! It was actually a pretty fun feeling. They had never really joked around like this before. It was something he could get used to. His face was beaming with a prideful smile at his small victory.
The Fallen couldn't help but laugh as his best friend freaked out over the mere thought of cutting her hair. He even gave a small laugh to himself as he thought about how it was going to be trailing on the ground in no time. But then he was pulled from his thoughts as she challenged him to a duel! Not fair! He wasn't really near anything save for a few books on the floor by their C.V. and he was not about to pit those precious things against a pencil! Oh dang! He was going to lose the duel if he couldn't think of something fast!
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 4:51 am
Though her foe was cunning, Hailey was now the one with the advantage! Pencil sword in hand, she swished it back and forth and then held out out, pointed straight at him. "It would seem that you, sir, are at a disadvantage! If you surrender now, I promise thy death will be quick!" It took a moment for what Hailey said to sink in. She was obviously watching a lot of action adventure movies lately. A small giggle broke her character for a moment before she shook it off, taking a couple sliding steps forward. "Come now, sir. You mustn't make a lady wait whilst she challenges thou to a duel!" Then she grinned. "Unless thou hast decided to surrender!"
Whatever this was morphing into, she just decided to roll with it. It was too fun!
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2015 5:24 am
The words coming out of Hailey's mouth were shocking to him, and yet made him laugh. "You've been watching too many movies, Hailey." he teased lightly as he pushed himself up off the floor. His eyes scanned the room, hoping to find something close by that could be of use. Nothing! Drat! But across the room, right behind his challenger, was his cup of pens and pencils. He needed to figure out how to get to them and fast! "I apologize, m'lady, but how doth thou expect a fair duel when I have not a sword to fight thee with?" It worked! Hailey had turned around, grabbing up another pencil and tossed it his way. He almost caught it, but his fingers couldn't quite grasp it and it fell. Dipping down, Malachi grabbed it up quickly and held his weapon out toward his foe. "Ermmm... En garde!" and he giggled some as he made a playful lunge to begin their duel.
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