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«Oldest ‹Older 2801 – 3000 of 4966 Newer› Newest»Oh, ok. That's cool.
Thanks, Taia! Awesome spontaneous ded!
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Yeah... *points to something* I think... I think that this is it.
((Because I need to know this for later on in the roleplay, do demons have souls?))
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@Adra & Aretha: Thanks. :3
^^
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Gotta go.
*offers hugs to all*
Bye~
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*accepts hug* *hugs back* Bye!
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((Know what... What???))
((Do demons have souls?))
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((Not really souls, but, like... A life force. But not a soul. Idk how to explain... Do you watch Supernatural? Because rid you do, then.. It's like that same concept))
((Of course I watch Supernatural! I'm up to, like, episode 3 of season 8. Ok then. Are there any differences?))
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((I haven't seen season 8... Only up to half of seven :S
And their demeanours and attitudes and things are different. They human vassals are warped by the demon energies a bit, in various ways-height, size, other things....))
((Ok, cool. Thanks.))
So... Now what?
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Well, we will need a place to summon the thing. *gestures around* Preferrably not in Trip's bar, because I don't know what will happen... A wide open space.
*frowns* I'll need candles, knife, something living to sacrifice.
*pauses* Shit.
Something living? Like what?
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It doesn't specify whether something with a heart or not...
Technically we could just burn a sapling. Or a fish or something. Something we could eat afterwards so it would not be in vain
Sorry, I know I'm gone, but something's been bugging me and I just, suddenly realised what it was.
Earlier ( I think towards the end of the previous page) I wrote 'AGPoL', for some reason, where what I had MEANT was 'TBT'. For some reason, I switched from Trampled By Turtles to A Great Big Pile of Leaves, at some point. Which was inaccurate and probably confusing. I am sorry.
(Confession complete)
*sinks back into the darkness, whispering mini apologies*
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*smiles* Or a blade of grass.
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*cracks a grin* Or a blade of grass
But it has to be alive
Ok... If we do it outside, there's tons of grass fully alive and readily available right under our feet. Since only one of us can be on right now at once, and Niccolò is probably better for this, I think I'll leave now and he'll come in my stead.
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*nods* Well alrighty then.
*walks from the bar, shouldering her bag*
*appears* Hello, Adra. Apologies for my tardiness. Is there anything I might help you with?
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It's okay I'll probably be a bit distant for a bit- eating dinner. But I'm still here..
And we're summoning a demon
Yes, I am aware. Is there any part of the summoning process that I might help you with?
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*frowns* Just fuelling it. I don't think it'l take too much, but you can never know...
And the deal. Since the demons are fuelling you and Aretha the most... There might be a few questions you have that need answered
Right then. What would you like me to do?
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Right. I'm finished with dinner.
*pulls out the required materials, and two pieces of chalk, pointing to the summoning symbol, holding out a piece of chalk* I do hope you can draw...
Of course. Where exactly would you like me to draw?
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*points to the complicated summoning symbol in the book , then draws a large, full, perfect circle in the ground, about thirty feet across* You take the right half, I'll take the left. *draws a line in the book to indicate which half*
*studies the book carefully for a few moments, nods, then begins to draw*
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*tackles the left half, flowing with the lines and details to the last inch. After a while, stands up, stretching her back* Good lord. It's been forever since I've had to do that..
*finishes drawing right half, each line clean and precise* What shall we do next?
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Right. *pulls out seven candles, placing them around the circle, each the right distance apart, then frowns*
Hmm... The air around here is different. Just drawing the symbol is bad energy... *listens* The birds have gone quiet as well.
I am not surprised.
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Nor should I be, but I am. *shrugs, going to her bag and pulling out a bowl made of glass, then pouring in oil, wine, cotton, and salts*
*reads the next part aloud, paling*
"...next each of the participants has to mix their blood until there is a pint, then pour it in the mixing bowl.."
Right.
*pulls out a knife, slicing it longways across her hand, wincing, and holding it above a measuring cup, handing a clean knife to Niccolo*
*takes knife and makes clean, deep slice into wrist, holding it over the same cup* You need not give as much blood as I do, unless you want to- I can heal myself and regenerate blood easily, and it takes much more than this to make me feel pain.
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And here I thought you were just going to stab yourself. *eyes widen* Not- not that I want you to, I'm just saying.
*frowns, lifting up her hand and bringing her knife down in her previous cut* I don't mind...
*glances at the measuring device, almost half full, and waits*
*shrugs* *blood continues to flow steadily from cut* There are several points, besides your neck, where you never should never allow yourself to be cut, as they contain major arteries and will make you bleed to death quickly. A certain place under the arms, the wrists, and the inner thighs. If I had cut myself anywhere else, or merely stabbed myself, I would have had to damage my clothing and possibly stain my coat, and although it is not difficult, I prefer not to have to repair them if I do not have to.
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*grins* Ah, fashion. The downfall of mankind. *glances at the glass, nearly full*
After I finish the spell, we're going to have to back up . The energy that is released between here and whatever dimension is big. Really big- as a heads up
We'll have to be quick as well- it's fast service with these guys
Certainly. How much time would you say we have?
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*shakes her hand as the level comes to a standstill at the one pint line, and she takes a quick swig of apple juice and a few bites of bread* About... *glances at the book* Ten seconds. Ten seconds after the blood is poured.
*heals wrist* *lays hand on Adra's shoulder* *teleports away from circle*
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*laughs* I appreciate it, but I'm not finished yet.
Someone's a bit jumpy, eh?
*teleports back to circle* You said ten seconds. I do not want to make any mistakes with this. My apologies.
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*Smiles* Aretha, you should really stop doing that for me...
Understandable. *holds the bowl out for him* I need to recite the spell and light this thing up, pouring the mix in the center. Then we go.
*picks up the book, holding her hand out, lighting a match, placing it on the candles going around in a circle as she says the spell with clarity, the day growing darker, the temperature turning colder and colder until she could see her breath.*
Hello. It is most lovely to see you, and I would derive great pleasure from speaking to you, but perhaps I ought to leave so Aretha can talk to you. For the record, I have determined to leave if you do not return.
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*screams and tacklehugs* HIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHI!!!!!!! WOW I'VE MISSED YOU A LOT!!!!!!
((Adra, can we leave the plot thingy on hold for a second? Thanks!))
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((Yeah yeah, I figured. Sup, Death?))
I know... Slightly annoying that you knew who I was first shot... *Smiles* I'm sick today and am rather bored... So I came to ghost the comments and saw Ari saw what she did...
What the hell okay im on!
Hmm? What did I do? I mean, I know I sent you an email, but something in the comments?
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HOW DID YOU KNOW THAT IT WAS ME?! *Laughs and returns Ari's tacklehug*
Wait what no you are not allowed to be sick! *hugs tightly* I command you to feel better, Death's body!
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Aretha Tesla said...
I'D LIKE DEATH ROSE TO BE IN THE DEDICATION, PLEASE! AND HER UNCLE!
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July 28, 2013 at 11:27 PM
*Raises eyebrow*
Literally, Zaf. What the hell.
I know you. You're not difficult to recognize to me. You didn't exactly make it hard, anyway.
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But, if you do that, then I will have to go to school and not be on here... I'd think again Ari...
@Adra, I'm sick... I hate it... I have a Hell of a fever...
I am gonna stay back...I am currently on for a while so
Hi Zaf!
Oh, yeah, of course I did that! I'm going to get you into as many dedications as I can. And I'm not going to stop bugging you to come back.
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Fine, I'll just impersonate someone!
I know you'd have to be at school, but I don't want you to feel bad! Your wellness is my first priority. *nods matter-of-factly*
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*shrugs* C'est la vie
Hey Ari and Coco! Oh I have a lot to say...*shrugs* I guess i cant help with demons probably mess up my kid or somethig
*glares* No you won't, Zaf.. I'd stay a few feet back. The salt keeps the demon from leaving the circle but you can never be too careful
I'm going to go have breakie... *Waves*
Javier: may i help? I wish I could anyway
I am perfectly capable of handling this! *sighs irrtably*
Bye Death! *waves back and hugs again* Get lots of sleep and drink lots of water and check your email when you can!
What is it, Zaf? (because you said you have a lot to say)
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Hello again, everyone.
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Oh about dear Coco...I found something out *shows leg* remember he made it stone? Guess what? My bloody foot turned back to stone!!!! But i rather demons gone first so
Oh, that is no trouble to fix. *teleports to Zafira,lays hand on shoulder, and stone recedes* *teleports back into circle*
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*continues the spell, lighting more and more candles, dripping a bit of blood around the flames, chanting. The air is deathly cold-like ice*
*stops, holding her bloody hand out* The bowl?
*Sighs happily* YouAmericans don't know what your missing out on... *Hugs Vegemite toast*
Thanks Coco!
Javier *grabs Coco and goes with him* Woah crap okay not where I expected
*hands bowl to Adra* Perhaps we ought to give Javier some explanation of what we are doing before you finish.
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Javier; I would like that Niccolo. Thank you.
(Wouldn't the toast be rendered inedible if you hugged it?)
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We're summoning a demon, Javier. A dealer so that we can get some info on what the hell is going on. *grabs the bowl*
Just as well, Niccolo- teleport with Javier away from here, one of us has I stay behind and do the rest of the spell. Not that I think the energy would even kill us, but if we were gone for even a second, if something goes wrong, the demon can escape
Javier: right. Demons. I'll enjoy this
*nods and teleports away with Javier*
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Javier: so if the demon escapes...we're screwed?
*pours the bowl out in the Center of the circle, setting it upside-down and smashing it with her fist, glass going everywhere*turns, and runs away, into the woods, keeping her eye on the circle*
*with a blinding white flash of pure energy and light, the circle erupted l, a shock wave going around in every direction, slamming Adra back against the tree, who forced her eyes open against the light as it died, revealing a tall dark demon*
((Wbd))
I would not say that exactly, but that is our current worst case scenario. We can kill it, but we would much rather not have to.
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Javier: same i much prefer not to kill anything
*speaks in Adra's mind* May we come back now?
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Javier: Niccolo if I am to die...*is scared*
(Not if you're careful Niccolò!)
*blinks, opening his eyes* Hmm. Interesting. *waves his hand, rendering the girl unconscious, and slicing through her mind and into Croatoan's*
You may.
*appears with Javier outside of the circle* Fascinating.
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Javier: amazing indeed...I never seen a demon up close
*peers closer at the two* You don't say! *adjusts his glasses, reaching out to touch the forehead of the Javier*
*hand is stopped by an invisible wall*
*sniffs the air* Salt. How smart of her.
I have, but they remain fascinating creatures. I am interested by most everything, however. *refers to Malphas* How does this work, then?
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(I must admit, I am impressed by your ability to hug toast and then eat it.)
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Javier: *fasicnated* amazing i cant be touched! And Niccolo I realize
*smiles pleasantly, pulling out a contract*
We agree on the terms, what you give and I give, you sign and we begin.
What are the terms, and what will you ask for in return for information?
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Javier: Niccolo I'll do it if you want
Terms? Well it depends on why you have called for my services.
(Niccolò, I'm Aussie. I can jump off Ayers Rock and be fine!!)
*Walks towards Malphas slowly and tilts head* I've never seen a demon before... I thought they'd be scarier...
We called you for information. We have questions, and we want answers.
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*smiles at the Javier* Everyone has to give up something, and the importance of the object depends on the importance of the information. Anyone who doesn't wish to contribute to the fund, if you will, will leave the general area and is not allowed to hear this first hand.
*pauses* Same goes for the Aretha Tesla who is inside of your head, the Niccolo Croatoan
*nods once* and the importance of the information? On a scale of one to ten, one being tomorrow's maths test and ten being the end of the world
*nods to the demon* well ill see what i can depending on importance of Niccolo's question
^^Javier*
I'll give in...
She understands.
*smirks* That was to be part of the question. From the appearance of things, I believe it safe to assume ten.
Javier, I mean to ask more than one question. If you have nothing to ask, you might consider leaving, merely so that you do not have to give something up for no reason. Death, the same goes for you.
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Javier: yeah i'll stay. No offense Niccolo but I refer you to have some back up.
I'll stay. *Nods*
Of course. I will need something of importance from each of you. *glances at the Adra, stretching his mind out to hers, and taking the memory she has offered, still unconscious*
Suit yourself. Thank you for the sentiment.
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I agree with Javier.
Javier: then take the memory I have to offer (the day he found out Zaf was expecting Alexis)
*Walks into forest and returns moments later with Coco* Here.
Javier: Eh I do worry. Zafira likes you so I should keep you alive.
Or you can take a memory. Your choice.
*frowns* The Javier, if you give up that memory, you will loose it forever.
Javier: I understand. I am willing.
*picks around in Rose's mind and picks one* Thank you as well *she forgets the memory*
[Stumbles into the conversation in the most awkward way possible]
[Still reading what happened while I was gone, not here yet]
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What exactly would you like from me? I mean both in terms of the memory, and whether you would like all 49 versions of whichever memory I choose? Actually, I suppose if you count Aretha- which is only fair, as we have each other's memories as well- the same question goes for her, and it would be 50 versions of the memory.
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*shrugs, reaching into the Javier's mind, bumping a few things aside* You rather are thick, aren't you? *drags the memory out behind him, imprinting it in his mind, smiling*
So much joy..
*Blinks and looks at dog* *Frowns and tosses her to the ground* What on earth...? *Walks away from crying dog*
*stares at the Croatoan* One of your memories, and one of hers. Not any of your names, them I could care less about.
Thick? What you say...(I gtg to bed ADRA you have to text me the questions and answers )
If you took a memory from just my name, my other names would remember it. If you took a memory from Aretha, I would remember it. And vice versa. That is why I asked how many versions of the memory you would like. *pauses, thinking* Each of us have selected one. Take whatever you wish.
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The spiders have surrounded me, I should probably go...
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(Hello and apparently also goodbye, Fabienne.)
Death, have you forgotten that that is your dog?
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Take all of the versions, then Croatoan.
Whenever you are ready.
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As sure if you are. *waits halfway between his mind and the Croatoan's*
Since when did I have a dog?! *Looks at dog*
What are you waiting for?
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*shrugs, diving into the Croatoan and by extent, the Aretha's minds, plucking the memory from every database or mind that they have shared, pulling back out*
Well that was just fascinating
You've had a dog for some time, Death, you simply forgot. The dog is yours- please do not leave it on its own for too long.
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*raises eyebrow* I suppose we are meant to ask our questions now.
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*nods, holding out the contract first* Sign this. All of you
*reads contract* ((You will have to tell me what it says outside the roleplay))
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*Eyebrows pull together* Okay... *Picks up dog and cradles her* Hello...?
((I agree to the terms that what is said here can not and will not be passed on to participants who have not given up a memory or an object. If an outside participant wishes to give up a memory, they will simply sign their name and I will steal it away.
The deal today can not be used against anyone in court.
Sign here:
__________))
*Nods and walks over to Niccolò, cradling dog*
*signs contract* *disappears, appears with Aretha* *Aretha signs contract* *disappears with Aretha, reappears again*
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*Adra sits up in a zombie-like state, signing her name before sinking back to the ground*
*Signs contract*
A whisper fades in the dying wind as the only car for miles of country road pulls over. The woman steps out, her short dark brown hair tossed out of her face by the last of the breeze. She shivers and glances at the setting sun, the thought echoing in her mind. Faeris loved this time of year.
Her feet crunch in the dead leaves as she walks to her sisters' graves. She doesn't know about the lies she's been told, and by the time she learns, it will be too late for all of them.
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(Oh my god.... *Is almost in tears* oh my god... I don't wanna be home alone anymore...)
(Death, are you alright?)
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*glances at all of them* The questions?
(No...)
(You okay, Death?)
((I can't roleplay now, I'm sorry. Assume I'm not here))
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( [hugs Death] )
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(What is it, Death?)
First question- what do the demons have planned for the world, and how are they going about making it happen?
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*tils his head* They want, simply, to cleanse it. And the process has already begun.
To cleanse it, you mean by killing the humans? And what is the process exactly?
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(This super scary just came to the door... He had a backpack on... And a hoodie... I'm pretty damn certain that if I wasn't here that he would have tried to break in... It's not uncommon in my town...)
The process of raising Chaos from his slumber to wreak havoc on all the other worlds and dimensions. Where they eliminate all the humans with no magic in their blood, leaving only a pure race. A race of soldiers and worshippers
And just as well. It appears that appearing in this state has greatly drained me of my power. I have about ten more minutes before my mind falls unconscious, and I'm afraid I will not be able to continue until tomorrow.
(And then he was waiting out the front of the house for five minutes before he left...)
(Oh, my condolences to you... At the least, he did not try to break in, and you are alright.)
How can the process be stopped?
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( [hugs Death again] )
(Vanishes, somewhat.)
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Of course. If you are able to stop the demons, then perhaps you have a sporting chance. But Chaos is already awakening
How do we stop the demons, then, and how do we stop chaos from awakening?
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*Chaos
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*Nods and walks beside Niccolò*
*smiles* the demons, I believe you already know. But if you are looking for more suggestions, I'm afraid that even Idont know that.
And Chaos? Your friend has said this many times. Chaos is evil. He is everything evil, darkness. You can't rid yourselves if darkness. Only out it back to sleep
*nods* What exactly have the demons planned for myself and Aretha, and how can I stop that? Why are we being targeted to begin with?
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*laughs* I'm sorry, the ten minutes are up...
*sinks to one knee, closing his eyes*
*sighs* Tomorrow, then.
I suppose I ought to go as well. Death, should you need anything, you know how to contact Aretha. Goodbye Fabienne, and Zafira, although I am certain she has already left.
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*Nods* Goodbye. I'll probably be departing for lunch.
Sorry about that last comment. While I did mean everything I said, I probably didn't explain it particularly well. I'll do that in the morning, I guess. Since no one's around anymore, it's sleep early for me.
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we're still here, are we??
hello
SNOW [hugs]
[hugs again]
[is in a really huggy mood]
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Wbd, writing the death scene...
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HEY FAB!!
wbd 2
Ok...
[hugs again, because I just really feel huggy at the moment]
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*fistpumps*
okay, wbVd
watching youtube vids and writing a ded....
:DDD i just had my first proper lesson of cooking, plus today i was invited to join an all-girl group where we do fun excursions and things, called Shine
Congratulations.
I cooked fried pasta today. It didn't end very well... It was more like spaghetti with little bits of egg on it. And it was all over the place.
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:p pasta is yum...
we made toast pizza type things...
Oh.
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i know, pathetic much??
[Shrugs]
The first thing I learned was how to boil pasta.
Actually, I learned to slice things before that, but not sure if that really counts...
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i dedicate this page to bananas and farmers,
insane people and weirdos
dishwater and kitty cats
propane cans and rodios.
also to buses,
houses and
mush.
pillows,
cushions
man holes and
plush.
to lollies,
to trollys
to collies
and trash.
to anything and everything,
all of this stuff
:P
i copied you and did a rhyming ded!!
Interesting ded... Why dishwater? (if you don't mind my asking)
[Tilts head slightly] I'm honored.
[hugs Snow]
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i dont know... dishwater is interesting!!
(And granted, I don't think I'm the first to have done a rhyming ded, but I'm glad I inspired you. :-P)
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[Shrugs]
Fair enough, I suppose.
Nice ded, then.
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*starts humming under the sea*
[starts humming Fix You]
I just wrote it. It's about to connect, and then I'll finish it.
Whoa....... [flails around a bit]
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why are you flailing, fabi??
I don't know. Possibly because I just killed a character. Or because I'm lost. Or because I need sleep.
I don't know why I'm making such a fuss about it..........
okay...
*shrugs*
[also shrugs, apologetically]
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*huggles fab*
*huggles banana*
[hugs Snow back, and hugs the banana as well for no apparent reason]
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*banana hugs fabi*
I'm going to go now, too deep in the writing to write and talk at once, sorry.
[hugs Snow and the huggable banana]
[Fades out, through black]
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bye fab!!
Banana: Bye Fabienne
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