Just to let you know that World Book Day is this Thursday (well, it is in this part of the world, anyway) and to celebrate Alex Barclay and myself will be holding two events. The first, in Kildare, is pretty much sold out, but the second one is in Easons in O'Connell Street, Dublin, at 6 PM. We'll be there, talking about... stuff... and books... and writing... and, er... annnnnyway...
Because this is somewhat last minute, I'm not expecting that many people to turn up to the Dublin event, which means it'll be a lot more casual and chatty than usual. If you're interested, get in touch with Easons to reserve a place, and we'll see you there.
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((TESLA WAS SO BRILLIANT AND DEDICATED AND WONDERFUL AND JUST AN AMAZING HUMAN BEING AND OHMYGOSH I JUST LOVE HIM SO MUCH LIKE SERIOUSLY NO IT'S NOT EVEN FAIR))
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*Smiles* I learnt drums for a year because I had "natural beat"!
*pokes Sparky* Hey
HEY
I'M ON SKYPE WHERE DID YOU GO
*breathes into a paper bag*
*calms*
Oh, yeah... *apologetic smile* Sorry, Zaf...
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Wbd and msd...
Okay Roseee
Death, that's awesome! I can't play any instruments... I really want to learn the classical organ, though. Not that I have time for it...
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Ari..*looks in shock* I think I may *shakes head shaking slightly* Not even Javier is able to calm me
(Pst I'm back)
I am quite alright, Alexis, merely... Somewhat perplexed, and... Unsure of myself.
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That's cool, Death.
My dad really wants to play the drums. Uncle Ryan gave him a bongo for Christmas, actually, but he hasn't used it once.
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Please Aretha
Let's not start the musical instrument war again
Hi Sparky! I meant to mention this earlier- you're kind of like a legend, almost, the way Star talked about you, so it's an honor to meet you. :)
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*goes up to Niccolo* Niccolo do I need to poke you like I did when you watched me? *evil grin and jumps up poking his cheek* I hope I grow as tall as you
*looks at her feet*
FUCK
5 FUCKING 5 DAMMIT.
YOU BITCHES ALL TOWER ABOVE ME
I come from a musical family... Oldest sister sings and plays flute, older brother plays guitar, older sister plays saxophone and singing, I play drums/percussionand a tiny bit of singing, and my little brother does drums and percussion too!
*bows to Tesla*
Always a pleasure to meet someone new.
*feels Javier's arms around me*
Javier: Zaf hush
*raises hand* Is mayonnaise an instrument?
Um. How are people meant to react to this sort of thing?
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*runs over to Death and plays the bongos rather awkwardly*
*rolls away*
*glares at Alexis* I swear you better not get taller than me
((Yeah, I definitely still freak out when people address me as Tesla. XD))
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Horse radish isn't an instrument.
*Grins* New record!! Four beats on the bongos in 20 milliseconds!!
0.0 That's impressive, Death.
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Do you like her Niccolo? Then be happy! *takes his hand again and squeezes it gently* You're like a big brother to me *smiles*
How are your hands still alive, Rose
Oh, sorry!
I won't call you that if you don't like it!
Cool, Death.
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((No, no, I don't dislike it at all! It just makes me get all fangirly because Tesla was, is, and forever shall be... Well, basically, my idol. One of the three people I seek to emulate most in the world. So... Yeah. It just makes me excited. Feel free to keep doing it. :) ))
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Thanks guys!!! *Grins* I just got 35 milliseconds...
Adra, I do this all the time, I only just decided to time it!
((Niccolo when you reply back my next reply will be commented under my mother i gotta log off computer))
Brb
Brb
*nods* Nice, Rose!
*waves to Alexis*
*hums*
*sits on a table*
*eats a skulcake*
Now...
*slinks in the shadows, waiting for another person to dance with*
*stalks*
((Note taken.)) Well, certainly, but I... I've no idea how to conduct myself now... I've considered the possibility that I may simply be dreaming, or perhaps that I ought to simply act as though nothing out of the ordinary has happened, but... I am not sure that I can...
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*watches curiously from the background*
*looks around*
Oh right...
*sinks to her knees and hides under the table, watching*
*holds hand out to Adra*
Get up, ya social activist.
*winks*
Alexis: Then just kind of smile and thank her wait until you can properly act. I mean lets be honest if you kissed me I would be in shock but thafs not entirely gonna happen but fact is, you are in shock
...I'm not really here, am I?
Whoops.
Sorry, I meant to participate in the discussion/events...
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*takes her hand, hauling herself up* Society is a little shit.
Alexis...
What
Right
*goes to the bar and gets herself a glass of wine*
Of course I am, certainly... However, I cannot continue to act in such a manner at a dance...
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That's fine, Fabi. Pitch in whenever you feel like it.
*goes to Niccolo and hugs, smiling and blushing slightly* Just... Try to relax, and enjoy yourself. If I've made you too uncomfortable, I'm sorry...
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Alexis: then for now act your usual charming self! Maybe if she kisses you kiss her back?
*chokes on her drinks slightly, hiding again so Nikola Tesla can't see her*
*is meant to be silent*
*mumbles*
I never approved of alcohol...
*murmurs* 400 years, Sparky...
*ducks down*
And I make sure to never drink too much... And I never drink when I'm sad either, so. Yeah.
*nods*
*Junps up onto the rafters and plays La Bamba on the bongos*
*nods back*
I... *tenses, then relaxes, wrapping arms around Aretha* No, you've done nothing wrong.
Thank you again, Alexis. Though I would not describe myself as charming...
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*is watching and nearly drops glass and puts it on a table and immediatly just turns from seeing Nikola Tesla and goes out to balcony*
Alexis: *says teasingly* So Aretha gets a hug but your adopted sister doesnt? And no protests we are now adopted siblings Niccolo!
*is like sobbing from the cuteness*
*makes strange noises*
*does not understand a thing of what's happening and goes out to the balcony to talk to Zaf*
Hey.
*Smiles down at Ari and Niccolò and changes to a softer tune*
Hey Sparky...*has a distant look in eyes*
*whispers* WHY DO THEY DO THIS
*sprints from the room sobbing because of fangirlomigod*
What's up, Zaf?
...
I think, as I don't seem to be talking, I'm going to go.
[hugs anyone who wants/needs/doesn't mind a hug]
See you.
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*smiles uncertainly* Aretha gets a hug because I fear I may simply drown without... Well, without her.
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A lot....I...I cant watch Aretha and Niccolo...it crushes my heart
((Oh by the way, I ship Nikola Tesla. Just saying.))
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Bye Fabi
*screams from outside, rolling around*
Bye, Fabi! *hugs tightly* I hope you're feeling ok. If you're not, feel free to email me. Actually, please email me.
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Alexis: *looks up at Niccolo and hugs both of them* Well just dont forget your sister Niccolo! Or I may accidently misplace your coat *has teasing look in eyes*
*Fangirls without missing a heat on the bongos* So cute...!
*begins to lose her breath, like,sobbing in a tree*
*passes out from the lack of air*
Because....I always liked Niccolo as in I guess had a crush on him and...now...he with Aretha *buries head in hands* I cant do it
I have made arrangements to ensure the security of my coat. It is actually not physically possible for anyone to steal it at the moment.
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*giggles* You and your coat...
Um, Adra, are you ok?
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*is unconscious and CAN'T ANSWER*
*nods*
A true shame.
Excuse me.
*vaults off the balcony and rolls when I hit the ground*
Man I love my work clothes.
*walks up to Adra*
Air, honey. You need to breath.
Alexis: Niccolo I'm messing with you! *smiles at* You're like a brother and I enjoy being around you and well...I guess this is my way of saying I'm cool with loving you like a brother because you're like one to me, Niccolo. Even if you wont hug me back! *laughs*
MSD
*smiles* Thank you, Alexis. You are growing up to be quite a lovely young lady.
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*Runs along the rafters and through a high window* *Swings up to the roof the bongo between her teeth*
*still doesn't understand how there are RAFTERS AND WINDOWS IN THE BASEMENT OF MY TREEHOUSE*
Hey! Wbd, msd to go to underwater hockey (Best sport EVER!)
((Ok Zaf! Bye if you have to go! *hugs*))
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Alexis; Thank you, Niccolo! I think hanging around you gave me that attitude on life. I love you Niccolo
*sits up* I think a part of my soul just crumpled up and died.
Oh hey.
I'm awake.
*gets up*
OH HEY I'M IN A TREE
(Aretha Tesla you need to be on tomorrow....I have a feeling Alexis and Niccolo will be lovely adopted siblings and se'll keep him in line)
((I should be on plenty tomorrow, except for between 11am-3pm. Then I should be good!))
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Yes you are, Adra.
(Because it's Blogland. There's always everything everywhere in Blogland. There is even a balcony in your basement!!))
Adra? Why did your soul die, exactly?
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(If i poof assume this happens) Alexis; *kisses Niccolo's cheek and waves* Good night Nicolo! *goes to bran bags anf falls asleep holding Coco bear*
*Coughs* Hi?
*Swings back inside and grabs Bruno*
(Good and Niccolo is Alexis' offcial brother)
GTG be on tomorrow or well later
*does a graceful flip from the tree*
Ahem.
BECAUSE THAT WAS TOO CUTE ARETHA.
I TOLD YOU ALL THIS
I
FEEL
THINGS
AMPLIFIEEEEDDDD
WHICH MEANS
THAT
I AM DYING INSIDE FROM FANGIRLING
Hi Saph!
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Hi Saph!
Bye Zaf!
Hello Saph.
There's not a balcony in my basement.
There's a balcony on the third floor.
Oh, right. *nods with understanding*
Niccolo also feels things amplified, because of the way he uses his name. So, that's why he was so unable to do anything. Because normally that would have been very, very surprising/unexpected, but, like, he hasn't been that shocked in a very very long time. You probably could have walked right up and stabbed him and he wouldn't have noticed.
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*Laughs at Adra's comment about fangirling*
*Puts on official voice*
Fangirling is a brain disorder that is more likely among girls than boys and makes the sufferer form strange attachments to fictional characters, and increases their interest in romantic things.
Sadly, it's all too common among young Minions, affecting five out of six. It is highly contagious, and several minions succumb to the terrible illness everyday.
Night, Zaf!
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Bye Zaf! Hi everyone who said hi to me! *hugs*
But it isn't just shock, you know?
Emotions are a huge thing with Alchemy... Unfortunately I'm extremely emphatic so
ARGh
Goodnight, Zafira! *Cradles Bruno in her arms* Aretha, I'm being so rude! Would you like to hold him?
I am certain I would have noticed that. *pauses for a moment, thinking* On second thought...
Perhaps not...
You speak as though I am perfectly fine now the moment has passed...
Goodnight, Zafira and Alexis.
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Oh! *notices Bruno* Ohmygosh, he's so cute! Wait, WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?!
Actually, I'll pass... I'm actually really awkward with babies- I love them, I'm just not sure how to hold them, entertain them, communicate... You know, all that stuff. Niccolo is better at that, actually.
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They decided to have a kid, like, yesterday.
And today they had one.
I know.
Me too.
*sits in the corner with her wine and pulls out her phone*
*Laughs* It's okay! *Smiles* Uh... Yesterday, technically... *Laughs awkwardly*
Bruno is adorable :D
*Laughs at Coco*
Oh. Hm.
YEah, sorry, I'm just really afraid I might drop him or something... *smiles warily* He is adorable, though. Congratulations.
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Believe me, I'd probably drop it first... *Laughs* You know, this is really awkward... *Pulls beanie over her face to hide her embarrassment*
*Grins evilly as an idea occurs to me* Adra, what will you and Trip name your kid?
*finishes texting*
Hm..
*sits there*
*wonders where Trip went*
*frowns*
*who STILL OWES HER A SECOND DANCE, DAMMIT*
*wants someone else to add to her "danced" list*
*considers using a palm tree*
*realises that she would look sketchy what with her dress*
*drops the idea*
*hums and grabs a coke*
*sips it and walks over to the lift, and takes it to the second floor*
*walks into my surveillance room*
*sits in the swivel chair at the centre of the monitors and puts feet on the desk*
*sips again*
Yeahhh.
BE QUIET, SAPH. I'M THINKING IMPORTANT THINGS
What is? Why should you be embarrassed?
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(I am here but MSD oh my fucking god my parents just no dont ask what i walked in on)
*Laughs* I'm a mum! *Grimaces* Ew... *Laughs again*
Adra; Such as what to name your kid? :P
Niccolo can you please block a memory from me? From like 5min ago please
*glares at Saph*
No.
Shhh.
*sips her wine*
Zaf; ...
Death, I'm sure your a great mother, weird as the idea is... XD
((Oh... I'm sorry about whatever it was, Zaf.))
Wait, Tadra is having a child? What?! Why does no one tell me these things
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Saph....I am scarred!!! I heard a scream outside went to see if my parents heard it and....*nods*
O.O
I am so sorry.
My room at my da's is right above his
Oh Christ.
I'm sorry, Zaf.
*shudders*
*goes back to whom to recruit*
((If you mean in the roleplay, certainly. As far as real life, my abilities are far more limited. Apologies.))
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NO WE'RE NOT BECAUSE UNLIKE EVERYONE ELSE HERE APPARENTLY
WE TAKE THINGS SLOW
Ari; Nah, I'm just teasing Adra :)
Gtg to underwater hockey. Bye!
EW!!! Don't call me that!! *Shudders* I'm not going to be a mum!! It's gross!!
Who to recruit? For what?
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(Roleplay...oh dear fucking god Niccolo irl though i give up)
Onto... My list
*cackles*
But in all seriousness- I was trying to dance with as many people as I could...
Try to beat my score from last year but, ah..
The sky is gray like a grouch
Grumbling thunder and growling
To spread like cream cheese over
The city of sourdough bread
At first, nobody minds the rain
The gentle pitter-patter of the droplets
Spatter down, making petite puddles
Strife along towards the bus stop
Hood over head, hands in pockets
Your feet must be very interesting
To hold your attantion away from
The beauty of an approaching storm
Sky grows darker, hurry home and hide
Run from the rain, increasing in amount
Stop short, slip, stumble, stand and stare
The bus hurdles past, splashing you
With more mud than you already had
Your coat will surely need to be cleaned
More laundry is just what you need now
The light turns res, can't cross, too late
Twenty more minutes for you to wait
Wind pipes up, picks up the pace
And pummels punches at passers by
You duck and make yourself small
Scramble to balance with each buffet
Push towards the nearest Starbucks
Coffee and wi-do are much preferable
To being thoroughly soaked and frozen
The sign on the door laughs in your face
"Closed for the duration of the storm"
The sky is now a billowing blanket of ash
Instant flash of startling illumination, a streak
Lightning piqué-turning across the marley sky
The wind tugs at your jacket like a little kid
Wanting to play with you; isn't it so cute?
The rain slows, then is replaced by a barrage
Of hailstones, that sting like a wasp as they hit
The cars slide by more frequently, trying to escape
The dark and wet streets for their nice, dry garages
No escape for you, you missed he very last bus.
Duck under an awning and crouch, cowardice!
There's so much to do on an evening like this!
...I'm not here, just randomly spouting poetry. Feel free to ignore me. Bye!
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Oh. I'll dance with you! Niccolo could probably use a moment to compose himself, anyway. *blushes*
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*murmurs to self* That'll take far longer than a moment...
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*jumps up and dances with Aretha* Good!
Recruited...
I actually haven't that many people.... Trip, Rhydian, Sparky, you,Flame... GOD like a few other people...
*looks at a monitor closely*
*smirks and leans back*
*finishes coke*
*looks at Niccolo* Niccolo you up for a dance? I understand if you aren't
Your poetry is amazing, Fabi! *hugs* And I wouldn't ignore you.
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*Places Bruno back down in his cot and sighs heavily* Daddy's going to have to take care of you for the week, okay sweetie? Mummy *shudder* is going to be away...
Nvm gtg
Do you want to be a mother, Death?
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...Oh, alright then. Goodbye, Zafira. *goes to chair and sits heavily* *takes deep breaths*
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Night Zaf
*stops dancing for a second*
..Rose?
..Nic?
Bye Zaf! And good luck with real life...
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Yes, Adra?
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*sighs and walks back out onto my balcony*
*leans on the railing and blows a strand of hair off my face*
*doesn't know why that was a 'j'*
Um.
Are you in life-threatening shock?
Because I could do my best to balance you- it would help calm you down, I think
((I'm acknowledging you just so you know I'm not ignoring you, even though I have nothing to say to you at the moment, Sparky.))
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Ari, my friend dreamed that I had two kids, Eil and Rose who were part rabbit because their father (my husband) was Elliot March (the March Hare and the second in command of the mafia in Alice in the Country of Hearts)... I needed to know everything about them... But the thought of being called a mum was icky, being their mum on the other hand was amazing... *Shrugs* I just don't like the title, I guess...
Oh. Well, you could always make up another one. Just have Bruno call you something different.
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((Thanks for the mention, Tesla.))
*hums and grips the railing*
*swings legs over it, twists and drops*
*grabs onto the ledge below and plants my feet against the outside of the building*
*feels the sudden change in Sparky's atmosphere*
Hand on, Niccolo.
*sprints outside somehow and looks up at Sparky*
*shouts* What are you trying to accomplish, exactly?
(From left to right: Alice Liddell, Blood Dupre, Elliot March, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum (also known as the Bloody Twins) and the two random faces in the bubbles are Nightmare and Gray Ringmarc))
*hang
FUCK
Also, everyone in that picture except Alice are the mafia!
So is that a show?
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Ah. I wouldn't say life-threatening, however I would be most grateful for anything capable of calming me, at the moment. By all means, though, do whatever you wish to.
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It's a Manga (Japanese anime comic book thingy... More like a novel...))
*mumbles*
Bored.
I haven't used my magic in ages.
Or fought anyone.
Or anything.
I'm bored.
*from outside, she touches the ground and sends a wave of her energy at Niccolo that helps form his back together, aligning his center with his chakras and midline*
*the energy retracts*
What's your magic again?
*walks up to Niccolo, pulls a knife out of the inside of his jacket, and makes a small cut across his cheek* *licks blade* *forces his heart to slow to a somewhat normal pace* *places knife back in its place* There, that should be a little better...
Yep, I read manga! I generally prefer anime, though, just because it's hard for me to follow any fight scenes in manga.
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Watch.
*drops from the building and stops, slowing my breathing*
*electricity charges around my hands*
*smiles*
God that felt good...
Uhhhh what just happens?
*closes eyes and takes breath, finally calming down* Thank you Adra, if you can hear me, and Aretha. That was immensely helpful.
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*stalks in the background*
Hi Val lol
Yeah- of course, NIc
Hi Val!
*smiles* Anytime, Niccolo. We'll have to figure out some way to deal with that shock. I suppose once we link ourselves again I can manage it for you. But we can wait till after the ball to do that.
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I cant believe I had to go all the way back into MARCH to chat
Msd...
hi by the way :)
Electricity.
*sits cross-legged and sighs again*
Electricity happened.
Hi Cali! And bye, Death, if you have to go. *hugs tightly* I love you and you're simply amazing. Don't forget that.
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Hey Cali
Okay Rose!
And-Electricity?
Intriguing...
*takes out chalk and draws a circle*
*touches the circle and a portal opens*
The beginning of alchemy
*lies back on the grass*
*pulls sword out and looks at it*
*makes an incision on her hand with a sharp rock, and presses it to the portal, and it closes*
Basically
Hello... I think.
May suddenly fall asleep.
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Hi Fabi :)
*sends electricity surging through the sword and smiles softly as it lights up in the dark*
Wow.. *nods* Cool, Sparky.
Oh wow.
Your name.
Riiiiiiiiiiight I gotchu
Hey Fabi me too lol
What time is it for you guys?
1AM
*lays it down next to me and pulls out one of my daggers*
Hmm...
*puts it back and pulls out one of my throwing knives*
*sits down next to Niccolo, rests head on his shoulder, and yawns* I wonder, do you even know how many times I almost lost you? Do I even know, for that matter?
((Bye FAbi!
If I disappear, assume I fell asleep on Niccolo so he took me home.))
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hah. Okay. Early then
FUCK IT ALL ARETHA
I LIKE NOT PASSING OUT THANKS
Sparks, what're you doing?
*shuts one eye and throws it, praying that the blade hits the bottom of the treehouse rather than the hilt*
*it sticks and I smile*
*gives her a strange look*
Right... I might go inside in case I fall asleep, I won't be eaten by wolves
*notices the knife threaten to drop*
I should probably move...
((JEGUS FUCK))
Moving would be advised.
*waves hand*
I'll be find. I can move at the speed of light.
Anyone how wants to ded can, btw.
*fine
10:10pm.
((Sorry... Disappeared to avoid first))
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*wanders inside, yawning*
*Screams out Phil's name and sobs* Stupid Loki...
*notices it slip out of the wood a little more*
*rolls to the side*
*it drops and hits the ground blade down*
See?
I'm fine.
* follows Adra * Apparently, majority vote says its night. So I thought i'd go inside, what with the vampires and all.
Oh yeah. Terrifying...
*settles down in a chair* I think I'm about to...
*yawns largely*
*falls asleep*
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