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 Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2025 1:20 pm
Nymphe had decided that she especially liked the rooftop of the municipal Bank building. It was elegant in a way that modern architecture often wasn't. And it was kept fairly clean, which was always a plus. But the reason she truly loved it was that she could sit up here and have an unimpeded view of the sky.
Which, on a clear night, such as right now, let her stargaze to her heart's content. Somewhere out there was her homeworld. Every little p***k of light was, potentially, someone's homeworld. The thought was dizzying, honestly. But beautiful and hopeful too. She wasn't sure she'd want to leave Earth forever, but it was nice to know she had a place all her own somewhere out there.
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Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2025 2:01 pm
The quiet serenity of the rooftop was broken only by the gentle sound of footsteps as Howick, Page of the Moon, approached. She hadn’t expected to find another figure perched here, lost in thought beneath the endless expanse of stars. Yet, seeing the lone Senshi gazing upward, Howick felt no need to disturb the moment. Instead, she followed the Senshi’s gaze, amber eyes tracing constellations that had once guided ancient travelers. “It’s beautiful, isn’t it?” she murmured after a pause, voice low and thoughtful. “Even when we don’t know exactly where our homeworlds are, we still look for them.”There was a wistful note in her voice, a quiet longing wrapped in curiosity. "Do you ever feel like it’s calling to you?” she asked, glancing at the Senshi with quiet interest.
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Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2025 2:12 pm
Squeaking softly in momentary fright, Nymphe's hand clutched at her heart as she came back to herself and realized that she'd felt the knight approaching and ignored it since it hadn't felt slimy. She really needed to learn to pay better attention.
By way of apologizing, the senshi patted the roof beside her and invited the other girl to sit.
"It's my favorite view on a clear night," she answered. "I was just thinking about how every point of light up there must belong to someone."
She took a moment to silently appraise the knight, noting the crescent moon motif. She was still learning about knights and thought that one or two questions would not be amiss.
"Forgive me, I can tell you are a knight. Who do you follow? My name is Nymphe."
She went quiet for a moment, eyes turning back to the starry expanse.
"If it has been calling to me, I don't think I can hear it just yet," she said softly.
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Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2025 5:51 pm
Howick blinked at the startled noise, but a small, understanding smile curved her lips as she lowered herself onto the rooftop beside Nymphe. She was careful, moving with a kind of quiet grace, as though the moment would shatter if she was too forceful. She listened, letting the Senshi’s words settle into the stillness between them. The idea of every star belonging to someone resonated deeply. How many had looked up at the sky the same way, wondering where they truly belonged? “I am Howick, Page of the Moon.” She inclined her head slightly, as though offering silent acknowledgment of the introduction. At Nymphe’s admission, Howick’s gaze returned to the sky. “I think it’s different for everyone,” she mused. “Some hear their homeworld’s call as a whisper, some as a pull they can’t ignore… and some won’t hear it until they’re ready.”She tilted her head toward Nymphe, a thoughtful expression settling on her face. “B ut just because you don’t hear it yet doesn’t mean it isn’t there.”
She let the words hang in the air, allowing the conversation to flow at its own pace.
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2025 8:26 am
"Or it's been calling and I am too much the coward to heed," Nymphe admitted carefully. "Heeding would mean the little officer I fought with was right about me being an alien."
That encounter still rankled. And as much as she hated to give any credence to someone who willingly hurt people, she still wondered how much of the vitriol had been true. Sighing a little, she tipped her head up and stared at the stars for a moment.
"Forgive me, Howick, I'm being rude. But I think you may be right about things being different for everyone," she said, determined to be fully present for this conversation. "Tell me, have you been to your place? If you are of the Moon, then it must be be on the moon? What is it like up there?"
She was terribly curious since, well, people had been on the moon. Did the moon have a glamour to keep ordinary eyes from seeing? It would have to take a lot of magic to keep everyone from seeing ruins.
Idly, her mind wandered to the people who denied moon landings and that humanity had ever been to space. If any of them ever became a knight or senshi, she was certain their poor brains would explode.
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Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2025 8:01 pm
Howick listened, the soft hum of the city below fading into the background. The weight behind Nymphe’s words wasn’t lost on her. The fear of confronting one’s own identity—especially when it was being thrown in her face by an enemy—was something she could understand. “If you were truly a coward, you wouldn’t be here, fighting for this world,” Howick said gently, watching Nymphe with quiet certainty. “And knowing the truth about yourself… it doesn’t make you any less you.”She let the thought settle before shifting slightly at Nymphe’s next question, a small, knowing smile appearing at the curiosity in her tone. “I haven’t been there yet,” she admitted, glancing at the sky. “But I know it exists. Somewhere.”
Her fingers brushed lightly over the crescent moon insignia on her armor. “I don’t know what it looks like, or what I’ll find when I get there. But I think… I think I’ll know it when I see it.” There was a quiet sense of conviction in her voice, though doubt lingered in the spaces between her words. She turned back to Nymphe with an arched brow. “And what about you? Do you have any idea what your homeworld might be like?”
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Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2025 8:37 am
Her soul felt warmed by Howick’s words and Nymphe offered the knight a tiny smile. She was certainly the most zen person that the senshi had met to date and honestly? It was nice to hear the encouragement and not feel like she was being judged for existing.
“I will always be me,” she said thoughtfully. “This is my home and it rankles and ruffles my soul to be told I do not belong.”
She wanted to say more, but wasn’t sure how to actually express her frustration in words, so she kicked her feet out a little by way of relieving her feelings. She listened as the knight spoke and nodded where it seemed right. Really, the other girl’s way of looking at things was quite sensible. And If Nymphe were to be quite honest with herself, she envied Howick’s gentle conviction. She found herself enjoying the speculation, even if it did make her realize just how little she knew about the knights. That was something she would have to remedy.
Shrugging at Howick’s arched brow, Nymphe answered, “Me? I truly don’t know. I am the senshi of ambrosia, you see? It is… very nebulous sounding to me. Ambrosia was what the gods ate and is mostly described in old stories as golden, honey-like liquid. Frankly, I am half afraid that my world will be very gooey.”
She couldn’t help herself. She had to chuckle softly at the mental image of trying to visit her world and being forced to wade through ancient, hip deep honey. She knew on some level that it probably wouldn’t be that strange, but until she worked up the guts to go, she couldn’t be sure.
”xdeathxbyxlovex” apologies for the delay, anxiety is hitting so hard this week… @_@
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Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2025 7:06 pm
Howick’s lips curled into a gentle smile, the soft warmth of it a reflection of the solace she hoped to offer. “You do belong,” she said with quiet conviction. “Here, with the stars above and the earth beneath your feet. Just because your story has more chapters than most doesn’t make any of them less real.” She chuckled at Nymphe’s musings about ambrosia, the sound light and genuine. “A world of golden honey,” she echoed with amusement. “It doesn’t sound too bad. Sticky, maybe, but not bad.” She leaned back on her hands, letting her gaze wander across the night sky. “But maybe it won’t be so literal. Ambrosia is a symbol of immortality, of divine favor. Perhaps your world is a place of beauty and healing, where everything thrives.” Her voice grew softer, thoughtful. “Or maybe it’s a world of possibility—where things are sweeter, brighter, and full of life.” She looked at Nymphe, the gentle amber of her eyes catching the starlight. “Whatever it is, I think it will reflect the best parts of you.” She let the silence settle for a moment before adding, “And when you’re ready to see it, I’d be honored to walk that path with you. Sometimes it’s easier to face the unknown with a friend by your side.” eldritch stardust It's OK. Please take time for your mental and Physical health. heart
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Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2025 12:28 pm
How was it that a knight seemed to have more ideas of what her world might be like than she, herself, did? It was something that Nymphe would have to puzzle over later. For now, it was comforting to listen to and think of the different possibilities. Though she did make note of one aspect that Howick seemed to have missed. In the legends, ambrosia had also been known to burn mere mortals from the inside out and leave nothing behind.
Only the gods were allowed to consume it.
But that was a morbid and unworthy thought and Nymphe refused to believe that her world might house some nasty little trap in the prettiest of disguises. No, she would focus on the good, the helpful. And right now, what seemed most good and helpful was Howick herself. Reaching out to grab the knight’s hand, Nymphe gave it a quick, grateful squeeze before letting go.
She would one hundred percent take the knight up on her offer. But… not just yet. Some things needed to be faced and dealt with one her own first.
“I would like that very much,” she said, warm gratitude suffusing her voice. “But on, perhaps, the second trip up? All this talk has, I think, been the goad I needed to take the first step. And I will not risk another person’s safety on the off chance past me left something nasty up there waiting.”
Pulling her legs up, Nymphe scooted back so she could stand and offered the knight a smile.
“Will you meet me here again? I will promise to tell you all the things I find.”
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Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2025 4:00 pm
Howick accepted the brief squeeze of Nymphe’s hand with quiet understanding, letting the moment speak for itself. The resolve in the senshi’s voice made something settle within her—Nymphe was afraid, yes, but she was not running. And that kind of courage was something to be admired. “I understand,” she said, her voice steady with acceptance. “This is your journey, and your first steps should be yours alone.” Her lips quirked into something softer, something knowing. “But I have no doubt you’ll return with a story worth hearing.” As Nymphe stood, Howick followed suit, brushing imaginary dust from her uniform. At the question, she inclined her head, a quiet vow in the gesture. “Of course. This rooftop has its charms, after all.” A playful glint flickered in her amber eyes. “And I would never turn down the chance to hear what secrets a world of ambrosia holds.” She glanced toward the sky once more before meeting Nymphe’s gaze. “Take your time. Find your answers. And when you’re ready, I’ll be here.” eldritch stardust I am so sorry for the late reply. Thank you so much for the RP. I look forward to future ones heart heart
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Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2025 6:25 pm
Smiling brightly, Nymphe set her hand over her heart and gave Howick a little bow. She was grateful to the knight, both for her understanding and her kindness.
"I will haunt this roof after I get back so I can tell you all about it," she promised. "And I will remember to take notes."
Still smiling, she gave the knight a little wave before leaping down to the street below. She had preparations to make.
"Thank you, Howick, page of the Moon," she called back. "I hope your Wonder is as brilliant as you yourself!"
xdeathxbyxlovex It's all good! ♥ I would definitely like future RP for them! Thank you!
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