xinoehp512 Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Shard of Thought said: Ember looked up. She was still kneeling on the ground before the mirror, hands clasped in her lap. She blinked in surprise at Pheonix, unsure of what to say or do. She studied him with her eyes, trying to gauge his reason for coming. Was she in trouble? She hoped she wasn't in trouble... "Star needs you," said Pheonix simply. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said: "Star needs you," said Pheonix simply. Ember cocked her head. "Oh," she said. She stood up to her full height, shoulders back in perfect posture, wondering why Star needed her. She picked at her charcoal fingernails apprehensively. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xinoehp512 Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, Shard of Thought said: Ember cocked her head. "Oh," she said. She stood up to her full height, shoulders back in perfect posture, wondering why Star needed her. She picked at her charcoal fingernails apprehensively. "She's this way," remarked Pheonix, setting off down the corridor. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 Just now, xinoehp512 said: "She's this way," remarked Pheonix, setting off down the corridor. Ember followed obediently. As she sent her mental presence pulsing around her, she realized that they were getting closer to Heather. She bit her lip, growing more nervous. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xinoehp512 Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Shard of Thought said: Ember followed obediently. As she sent her mental presence pulsing around her, she realized that they were getting closer to Heather. She bit her lip, growing more nervous. They reached the door and entered. "Ember's here," said Pheonix. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted November 23, 2019 Report Share Posted November 23, 2019 Star smiled. "Oh, good! Ember, you're the only other Narrator on Heather's side, do you mind helping, um, heal her?" Ember relaxed a little bit. "Heal her?" she asked. "From... what?" "Uhh..." Star cleared her throat. "Just... clear her head, okay? Please?" Ember swallowed, unsure of herself. She knew she wasn't good at Narrating. But for Star, she'd do anything. "Alright," she said. "... Alright." She paused. "How?" Star's face fell. "Oh. Well... You just say what you want to happen and put power into the words and it just... works. You can do that, right, Ember?" Ember nodded stiffly. "I think so... Yes. I think so..." Heather's mind was cleared...? Ember Narrated uncertainly. She flinched. She was so bad at this. Star wouldn't like her, she was bad... Star sighed. "All right, that should be good. I think. Thank you." She smiled. Well, that was awkward, she thought. Storm it, I wish I could help her myself... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringerofShadows Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 (edited) Heather let out a groan. "That was my one ticket to oblivion..." Edited January 21, 2020 by BringerofShadows 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Star smiled grimly. "I know, sweetheart. And I'm sorry. I know how much it hurts, I really do, but drinking just isn't going to help you. In the end, you'll only be causing yourself more pain. You have to understand that I wouldn’t tell you to do anything without your very best interest in mind. I care about you. I really do. You’ll make an effort for me? Please?” Star put all the authenticity she possibly could into her words. Keeping her eyes on Heather was hard. She wanted to look away from the shine of those all-too-familiar eyespikes. And yet, the very memories that made her want to turn away made it that much easier to look on her with love. She felt absolutely sick with herself. No one deserved the pain that hemalurgy came with. Least of all poor, innocent little Heather. Ember watched Star carefully. How was she always so kind and patient? She recalled something Heather had said to her once. "I know you're just a hot spark waiting to burn..." Ember clasped her hands behind her back, hanging her head in shame. She felt incredibly uncomfortable and out of place, but she didn't dare ask for Star to dismiss her, for fear that she might be speaking out of turn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringerofShadows Posted November 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 (edited) Heather sighed. “Yeah yeah…” She broke down. “Star, I can’t do this…I-I could be taken by Ruin at any moment…and-” She choked off. Edited January 21, 2020 by BringerofShadows 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 Ruin? Ember thought. What is Ruin? Star looked on Heather with deep sympathy and almost started crying herself from the vicarious sorrow she felt. "Oh, Heather." She sighed. "I... We... Hmmm..." Star thought for a moment. "It's likely that Ember could shield you, mentally." Ember considered. That would be... helping. She could help! Star continued to think. "Tom is pretty overpowered for a character," she muttered. "Ember, Xino, and I are Narrators. We've all seen combat before, so I wouldn't worry that much you about hurting us. I'm more worried about you. I mean... I have forcefields. If things get dicey, we could always lock you in one of those until the blood frenzy passes." She left out the part about her also taking damage if the forcefield got excessively battered. She didn't use forcefields all that much for a reason. But it would be worth it for Heather. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringerofShadows Posted November 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 (edited) “O-Okay,” The Inquisitor sobbed with her mentor, reaching for a hug. Edited November 27, 2019 by BringerofShadows 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 But her arms passed through Star's projected form. Tears welled up in Star's eyes. "We'll bridge the universes back together, I promise. And then I can give you that hug." She smiled tearfully. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringerofShadows Posted November 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 Heather shook her head. Stupid, so stupid… She thought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 Quote That would have been such a sweet moment though.. ToT Star sighed shakily. "Well, for now, just make sure you take care of yourself. It's draining to have that many holes in your spirit web. But you've got all of us, okay?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringerofShadows Posted November 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 “I understand.” Heather stood up giving a weak smile. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted November 27, 2019 Report Share Posted November 27, 2019 Ember looked on awkwardly. "Star," she said. "About... mental shielding?" "Oh. Yes. You can do it, right?" "Yes." "Heather, would you be okay with that?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringerofShadows Posted November 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 “Yeah…I guess.” 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 Star smiled. "That's wonderful!" Ember picked at her nails. "Am I... good to go forward?" "Yes, Ember." Ember nodded and expanded into Heather's mind hesitantly. Her presence was awkward and very noticeable because of Ember's immense power and lack of experience. Star sighed. "Well, all that's done." She turned to Pheo. "You know Tom's agenda better than I do. What can we do to help?" @Ookla the Blue 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xinoehp512 Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 "Explore, mostly," said Pheonix. "We've found a few things that look like they should be gates, but none seem to be working. But maybe there's a functional one hidden around here somewhere." He paused and grinned. "But those aren't the only things we've found." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, Ookla the Blue said: "Explore, mostly," said Pheonix. "We've found a few things that look like they should be gates, but none seem to be working. But maybe there's a functional one hidden around here somewhere." He paused and grinned. "But those aren't the only things we've found." Star smiled brightly. "And I'm assuming you're going to tell us what it is that you're so excited about?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xinoehp512 Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, Ookla The Narrator said: Star smiled brightly. "And I'm assuming you're going to tell us what it is that you're so excited about?" Pheonix's grin widened. "Even better," he said. "I'm going to show you." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Star blushed, eyes crinkling in delight. "Let's see it then!" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xinoehp512 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Pheonix smiled, backing out through the door. "Follow me. It's a bit off the ship, but it's not too far away." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephrun’s Imperium Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, Ookla the Blue said: Pheonix smiled, backing out through the door. "Follow me. It's a bit off the ship, but it's not too far away." Star stood, looking back at Heather and Ember. "Should... should they come too, or should we just..." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringerofShadows Posted December 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 "I could come, if you want me too." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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