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*She smiled half-heartedly back at him*
You up to go to Tyrac, to see the Nebulae Districts?
As long as I don't lose sight of you. Because I'm not going to get lost on a different planet.
No problem, Rose.
-I drop the orb yet again, as we walk through the dimensional doorway-
(Brb)
(Okay!)
*She pressed herself tightly against Caelan, gripping his hand in hers as she walked through. She wasn't overly fond of walking through portals to a different world with someone she barely knew. But she trusted him enough not to kill her*
(Back.)
-The town is filled with life, magic being used everywhere-
*She laughed quietly as she looked around, awe on her face*
Are you sure they're fine with people from Earth being here...?
Yeah, of course.
Come on, my house is this way.
-I start walking in that direction-
It's so odd being on a different planet... How far do you reckon we are from Earth...?
*She chuckled to herself and hurried after Caelan*
It's odd. I subconsciously didn't think you had a house...
Around thirteen billion light years.
To put that into perspective, the radius of the universe is 46 billion light years.
Wow... I'm definitely not in Kansas anymore... I'm not getting lost this far from home, okay?
*She wrapped an arm around his waist, shrinking into his side as she passed others*
Sorry... I'll stop touching you when there's no chance of me becoming lost...
Alright, here we are.
-In front of us stands a two-story house-
Nothing too fancy, but it does the job.
-I walk up to the door, wavering over the handle, the door unlocking-
Well, it's better than a branch, Caelan. A branch was my house for about twenty years. This is definitely better than a branch.
*She smiled as she looked over her surroundings, nodding in approval*
I'm impressed. Aliens have nice houses.
-I laugh, walking in, the interior fairly average-
What are you laughing about, mister?
*She grinned at him and peeked her head into a room. She nodded, thoroughly impressed*
I like this house. It has Rose's rose of approval. Just wait.
*She pulled a marker from her pocket, took Caelan's hand, and drew a rose on his palm*
You also have my rose of approval. Congratulations, sir.
-I look at my palm, looking oddly at you, then walking through-
Upstairs.
Lead the way.
*Her grin spread as she put the marker back in her pocket*
Now you can press your hand against something and mark it. But it'll dry in the next few seconds...
-I walk up the stairs, and into my room, clean except for a few things on the ground-
Looks like we've had a few tremors.
Tremors...? If you're just saying that because it's a little messy, then I'll make you feel better. You couldn't see the floor in my room... When I had a room...
*She grinned at him and admired his room*
-A knock on the door interrupts our conversation-
-I turn, a confused look on my face-
*She frowned and walked to Caelan's side, a little behind him*
Were you expecting someone...?
Rose, hide. Now.
-I walk to the wall, wavering my hand once again, a hidden door opening-
Get in.
-Another knock on the door-
*She hurried into the hidden room and peeked out at Caelan*
Tell me you're coming in here too...
No, I'm not.
-I wave, the door closing-
-I run down the stairs, opening the door to meet the two Peacekeepers-
Why hello there, kind gentlemen.
Peacekeeper: What took you so long?
Ah, I was sleeping.
Peacekeeper: Right. Mind if we come in, check a few things..?
Uh, sure..
*Her hands tried to push at the door to no avail. She took a step back, rubbing her arms, trying to mask her fear from herself*
I swear, I'm going to hit him when he comes back...
-The Peacekeepers walk in, pulling out two scanning rods-
*She traced the door with a finger before she took a step back, weary. She didn't like being on her own in an unfamiliar place, on a different planet*
Caelan...?
-I follow after them, nervous-
*She didn't know what to do. Part of her wanted her to curl into a ball and sob, but another part of her, the stronger part of her, made her stay straight and move away from the door*
He'll be back soon... Don't worry...
-The Peacekeepers take a look around, scanning-
Peacekeeper: We were just checking to see how badly the houses in this area had been affected by tremors. Thank you for your time, Mr. Psyche.
-The Peacekeepers walk out the door-
-I run upstairs yet again, unlocking the hidden door-
*She ran into Caelan's arms after she punched him lightly in his chest*
Don't do that again... Please...
I'm sorry, I didn't know who it was.
Pfffft
Just... Just don't do that. I don't like stuff like that...
*She bit her lip and hid her face in his shoulder*
(hey Snow)
I'm sorry.
-I walk downstairs with you, into the garage-
(I have to go, sorry. I'll be back later.)
It's okay...
*She didn't look up when they started to move, instead, she stayed where she was, hugging him and hiding her face*
(Okay, Caelan!)
(I think I might go to bed now...
Goodnight!)
(Hello. Dragona is sat on the bus. *sighs*)
(I will continue to be here.)
(I am still here, by the way.)
(are you?)
(No, I simply said that to confuse people.)
(and when you confuse people, does that make you feel good? Do you get a sense of achievement at having confused someone?)
(Sarcasm, Silente. It clearly doesn't take much to confuse you.)
(*nods and makes a few notes* How have you been Sophia?)
(Not very good, I'm afraid. It was a horrible incident. There was a girl who pretended to be a therapist and I had to rip her apart. Such a shame.)
(*smiles* do you enjoy using sarcasm?)
(What makes you think that was sarcastic?)
(*smiles again and makes a few more notes*)
(*uses her biotics to pull the paper from her grip, and rips it apart at a molecular level*
Oh my god, I am sorry. My biotics slipped.)
(That's fine Sophia. *produces a new pad* *it has the exact same notes as the last one* *magic could be so handy* and has anything in your day to day life changed recently?)
(Yes. I think I have a problem with my ears. Your mouth is moving but all I hear is bullshit.)
(*adds more notes* that's interesting. Do you often resist things you wish were not happening?)
(*pulls the paper out of Silente's grip again, ripping it apart*
I'm sorry, I think my biotics are allergic to stupid.)
(*smiles, once again pulling out another pad and writing more notes*)
(*sighs* I have to dedicate the bloody page. *thinks*)
(*pauses with the pen above the pad, thinking of the word* *nods and finishes the note*)
(*uses her biotics to pull the paper into her hands* *starts reading*)
(*raises an eyebrow*
*all the notes will appear to be in gibberish to Sophia*
*Sil's own language*)
(*sighs* What the hell are you writing?)
(I dedicate this page to metal.)
(*smiles* may I have my pad back please Sophia?)
(No. *uses her biotics to pull the pen into her hand, then writes 'she requests no therapists try and help her under threat of death'*
*underlines death several times*)
(*pulls out a different pad and pen, the pad showing exactly what Sophia has written* Do you often make threats in order to get your way?)
(Do you often question people threatening you in order to get your way?)
(*smiles and makes notes*)
(*crosses out Silente's notes*)
(*smiles again, she can still read them so that's fine* I believe i have made a sufficient amount of notes for this session.)
(*scribbles across all of the notes so they're unreadable* Yes, I think you have.)
(*smiles a knowing smile* I look forward to our next session Sophia.)
(So do I. I have a surprise for you, though.
Say hello to my fist. *punches Silente in the face*)
(*catches Sophia's fist not far from her face, that smile still on her lips*)
(*unclenches her fist, grabbing on to Silente's forearm* *twists her arm behind her back, then throws her across the room with her biotics*)
(*hits a wall face first*
*gets up and dusts off*
Unless you would like to talk about your violent tendencies I suggest you leave this room now Sophia.)
(Unless you would like to experience my violent tendencies first hand, I suggest you would be the one to leave.)
(This is my office Sophia.)
(Does it look like I care? Get out.)
(*sits pointedly in a desk chair and crosses her legs, leaning back into the chair*)
(*starts ripping the chair and the desk apart*)
(*sighs* must you be so violent?)
(Must you question my every move? I told you to get out. Do it willingly, or I'll throw you out.)
(*smiles slightly and doesn't move*)
(*uses her biotics to lift Silente into the air, moving her towards the door* *throws her out*)
(*walks back in*)
(*throws her back out again and creates a barrier in the entrance so she can't get through*)
(*stands at the enterance*
*raises an eyebrow*)
(I'm sorry, if you want to come in you'll have to make an appointment.)
(Does it make you feel good, the illusion of being in control?)
(Does it make you feel bad, the fact I have stolen your office?
I'm afraid I'm booked up for the next ten years.)
(Ten years? My my. You're already doing better than me.)
(Yes, I am. Now please, leave, before I call security.)
(Security?)
(Yes. Security.)
(I think I'll stay, for all its worth.)
(Alright. Suit yourself. I'll be doing some interior decorating. *throws Silente's desk across the room*)
(*sighs and watches the desk go flying*)
(*throws a shockwave at the wall, knocking it down* *holds up the roof with her energy, throwing lots of grenades into the room* *walks out through the hole in the wall as the grenades explode*)
*activates her shield the moment she sees a grenade and watches the room explode* classy.)
(*walks away*)
(*walks after Sophia*)
(I will be dropping out of the non-RP-RP.)
(Kk.)
(I do not like therapists.)
(you really dont.)
(They irritate me and I make fun of them.)
(yes you do. It's quite funny.)
(I do not pride myself on being entertaining.)
(You two are hilarious.)
(You don't have to. Doesn't mean you aren't.)
(*bows to Fabi* I try...
Actually that would be a lie...
Oh well.)
(I am not in any way amusing.)
(Yes you are Sophia!)
(*sighs* I am not.)
(You are. You don't try to be but you are.)
(I could shoot you in the head if you think that would be funny.)
(Aww Soph you know you love me really. *winks*)
(It's getting more and more tempting by the moment.)
(Aww. Do I have to start using the pet names again Soph?)
(Do I have to crush you with my mind again, Silente?)
(*grins* Abuse is bad Hun.)
(You're not funny on your own, but it's quite amusing watching you interact with each other)
(*nods at Fabi* maybe we should be a double act.)
(I am not in the bloody mood, Silente.)
(Sorry honey. I'll behave.)
(Somehow, I doubt you'd survive long in the theater world without killing each other.)
I HAVE MY IPAD-Zaf
(There would be no killing on her end. I would do all the work.)
(Hey Zaf!!!)
(Somehow I agree with both Fabz and Soph.)
(*grins*)
(I think I have given Dragona a headache.)
(Well done.)
(Thank you.)
(Is this one of those moments where people spontaneously disappear?)
(Yup.)
(Hello, Star.)
(hello Peoples)
(Hi.
*waves*
Wbd, homework.)
(Hello, Chloe.)
(HI
IM STRESSING OUT
I HAVE THAT PHYSICS TEST TOMOZ THAT IM SUPPOSE TO REVISE FOR BUT MY CHEM TEACHER SAID SHE IS TESTING US TOMOZ ASWELL AND I CANT REVISE FOR THEM BOTH)
@Inky: OH
UM
ASK SOMEONE OTHER THAN ME WHAT TO DO!
(I HAVENT DONE ANYTHING ON THE PHYSICS TEST BEFORE....IT IS ALL ALIEN
CRAP)
(Choose one. If you do a job, you have to do it right. Do not do half of both - otherwise there is a high probability you will fail both. At least if you concentrate on one, you will pass one.)
(I will concentrate on chem then, asa I will be dropping physics soon anyways...I just don't like the thought of doing bad
TBH I was hoping to drop it the Monday just gone. but I wasn't allowed until tomoz, when I have that f ing test)
@Sophia: Yeah . . .
In Coin Dozer, my optimism always gets me in a mess, because there'll be one special coin near the edge that I know I can't possibly get, and one kind of in the middle. And I keep trying to get the coin I can't possibly get, and I don't get it, but all the trying has pushed the coin in the middle to the edge, so even though I try to save it, I end up knocking that one off the edge too. Whereas if I had given up on the near-the-edge coin and focused on the middle one, I'd've got that one at least.
Optimism can be stupid.
(*sighs* I need some cider)
(Optimism can be stupid - which is why I'm not optimistic.
I am being dragged out for a walk again. *sighs* I will be back soon.)
(Byii Soph
My legs hurt for some reason)
(Hello)
(Okay, Soph.
Hi Ed!)
(HEYA ED^^)
(Hi Inky and Star)
(How are you?)
(I am fine thanks, you?)
(Im drinking rioja so all is good)
(Also listening to music)
( Same ^^ and im revising
red wine is the sure way to memorise everything)
(Red wine? Not heard that one before.)
(you pronounce it rio ca
Its nice)
(Oh)
(So what music are you listening to?)
(Tenacious d and electric 6. My friend got them stuck in my head after playing them all day)
(Awesome ^^ I like all American rejects and paramore)
(ELO are good too)
(I am back.)
(Yes they are)
(Welcome back, Soph)
(Hello Sophia)
(Do you want to continue the Rp?)
(Sure)
(Okay ^^)
*hugs Ed* Do you think he will..kill her?
(Thank you, Chloe.
Hello, Edward.)
*Doesn't want to tell her what he thinks* No, I think he will keep her alive, he can use her still.
(Dim problem Soph)
*looks up at him with hope* We can still get her?
*he really thinks
I... Yes, we can still get her but we need to find him
*nods* Yes, we do. DO you have any idea where he is?
He won't be found if he doesn't want t be.
*frowns* the what can we do?
We can be ready for him when he coms back.
*sighs* I guess that's all we can do
*looks sadly at the floor*
Inky, I promise we will get her back. Even if it kills me.
*looks up at him* Thank you Ed, but I don't want to lose you
You won't.
*In a lab across the planet, vixie is strapped to a table with wires surrounding her*
*smiles* Good. that would be too much
For now though we have to wait i'm afraid. Bar?
*Lament turns a few dials and flicks a few switches sending chemicals and electricity down tubes and wires*
Okay *goes and sits down*
*orders some cider*
*Orders a wine*
*Lament inputs data into computer then removes wires*
(*comes back on after actually crying at a book that wasn't skulduggery* I whole heartedly recommend the book Soulmates by Holly Bourne to everyone. I know from the title a lot of you are thinking 'soppy, girly, stupid' or something along those lines but seriously please just find a copy and read it. I don't cry easily and I've just cried at that ending so please read it...)
*takes a sip*
Are you okay? He hit you over the head pretty hard. Do you want me to check it for you?
(I started reading that Sil, then I went to the back and saw what happened. Then I was like 'nope, not gonna rread that')
(Hello, Silente.)
(If I have time I will read it)
I am sure i'll be fine. *Letter appears on bar*
(Flick you really should! You shouldn't read the last page of books but seriously it is such a great read..)
(Hey Sophia. Manuel says hello.)
*looks at letter* Whats that?
(Its a habit of mine, I literally dissect books before reading them. I haven't done that with skulduggery though)
(why did you decide not to read it? How far In did you get?)
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