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 Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2025 11:06 am
Quote: Winter Apples (10) : Whereas most trees have already lost their leaves and stand barren in the winter months, these trees are still a lively green and don't seem affected at all. The most interesting thing about these trees isn't their color--it's the sudden fruit that has appeared on them. A few days after the first snowfall, little apples began to grow--small, bright red. They range in size from berries to plums--but taste like the sweetest apple you've ever sampled. They're all over the city, and the harvest is bountiful; more appear after every snowfall. There's just one catch--eat too many, or eat the wrong one--and you're out cold. Every apple risks drowsiness, fatigue, and even unconsciousness that can last for a few hours up to a day. If you're looking for a sweet treat and a good nap, you've come to the right place. Just make sure you're somewhere comfortable first.
She had plucked a few and was nestled up beside one of the trees, taking small bites and sighing happily. These were…the very best apples she had ever tasted, and it just put the cherry…well, apple on the top of the cake.
Movement near her feet made Thulite blink and sit up a little straighter, and the sight of the fluffy black cat made her eyes light up.
“Hey pretty kitty, aren’t you just beautiful!! Do you want to join me?” Thulite's voice was soft and gentle, so unlike her tone when interacting with people...but cats? Cats were special.
She was feeling a little sleepy, but that was fine, though, it helped mask the fact that the cat did have an aura as well.
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Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2025 9:06 pm
Iolite was over this crappy cold weather and the literal chaos that came with it. And it wasn't even her 'brand' of chaos to boot. She scowled as she traversed the snow, trying to find the flattest path, tracing other peoples steps when someone called out. Her ears perked before twisting around and flattening. "Flattery will get you nowhere with me." She said with a huff, wrapping her tail around her paws cause... God she hated the cold.
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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2025 5:34 pm
A…talking cat. Thulite stared for a moment and then scoffed. “Okay, a talking cat, I was just hoping for some kitty cuddles and purrs but…a conversation? In this economy? Let’s go. Do you like apples?”
Looking at her small hoard of the fruits, she plucked out the nicest looking one and held it out. “...You’re the Chaos aura I feel? Is this something that Borax forgot to warn me about? Why are there talking cats in the Negaverse?”
It wasn’t that she minded...it was just…
It was a lot to take in.
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2025 5:13 pm
Iolite fixed the Nega with a strange look, one ear still pressed to her head as another slowly twisted back around. "....No. I don't like apples. Especially not if they come from... whatever this hellspawn of a city is currently doing." Iolite mumbled. Her confusion only doubled as the Lieutenant explained. "...Have.. You've... never come across a Mauvian before?" She said slowly. "It's... Not just the Negaverse. There are order Mauvians as well." Hell, Iolite was pretty sure some even hung around with the Mirror Court. Whether or not they bonded with them was something she wasn't sure of though. What the absolute ******** were they teaching the newbies these days.
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2025 5:37 pm
“Your loss…they’re honestly some of the best apples I’ve ever eaten.” Cats were carnivores but…sometimes they enjoyed chewing things, at least they did in videos. But hey. More for her. Thulite took a bite of the apple she had been offering. “I’ve never come across one yet, no. And I suppose my General likes to just explain things after I ask about them, which is fine. Means I get to learn what I learn on my own.”
Order also had talking cats, it was interesting.
“What…do you guys do? Mauvians?” There obviously had to be some sort of purpose for them.
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2025 6:42 pm
"I reserve the right to say 'I told you so' once some bullshit happens because that's what always happens here. Especially in the winter." Iolite huffed. Well, this would be a lesson learned, that was for sure. She shrugged. "Help Senshi? Name them, guide them, help them to the next stage. Hell if I actually know." It wasn't like she actually did any of it. Sure she had helped upgrade or senshi or too but realistically, she was a failure by Mauvian standards. And by friend standards as well. "Not much to it really, half the time Generals teach the Senshi anyway." She was practically a glorified.. something or other.
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2025 7:19 pm
“If something happens, it happens…” Thulite stifled a yawn and frowned slightly at Iolite. “I’m sorry that you feel that way. Is there anything that would help you feel like you were doing more? If you ever want to give me tips I–”
She broke off, yawning again. “Damn. I think the cold is making me sleepy, I’m not sure if Borax teaches Senshi or not. He’s. Like I said he’s really hands off, but I do enjoy learning new things. Do you have any like…um…”
The yawn this time was ferocious enough to hurt. “Holy s**t. Any tips to be awesome?”
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2025 7:37 pm
"Well, I suppose I'll tell Borax to keep an eye out for you. Should I cross paths with them." Iolite winced, as the girls yawns got slightly more... aggressive, to say the least. "Borax might not like dealing with Senshi. Not everyone does." Which, was fair, honestly. "I don't think I'm the one who needs any tips or tricks. You, on the other hand..." Iolite glanced at the apples, before returning her attention to the girl. "First rule of thumb? Destiny City, itself, is magical. And not just because it's got a bunch of powered idiots playing super hero. There is stuff that goes on here that is outside of everyone's control." And boy, did she mean everyone. "And second? If you know it is not local to the area? Don't eat the food. Hell.. I wouldn't even trust the pop up shops. Who knows what could happen. You could end up sneezing... candy canes or something." Or something. "You though, I think you should go home, or were ever it is you haunt before this yawning gets worse."
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2025 7:48 pm
Thulite looked at the apple in her hand, and the three apple cores that were on the ground. You know. Maybe this Mauvian had a point.
Slowly, she put the apple down and forced herself to her feet, shaking her head slightly to try and wake herself up a bit.
“Yeah that’s…fair. I’m glad that you–” Another jaw cracking yawn and Thulite scoffed. “...I’m glad I met you and I hope that I can see you again sometime. I do like cats, and I’d love to chat when I’m not so damn tired.” But now?
Yeah…she was going to head home before she fell asleep and couldn’t make it there. “See you around.
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