Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted December 30, 2022 Posted December 30, 2022 Just now, Ookla the Inverted said: "Got it." He smashed the Permissive. The shards whirled around him, then vanished. He was standing in the living room of an apartment thing. It was fancy, palacy, decorations, couches, blah blah blah. It didn’t look very Haly-ish, but there she was, wide eyed in disbelief. On impulse, she jumped forward and hugged him. “You are here. You’re alive, and it’s not a trick, and it’s not a dream.”
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted December 30, 2022 Author Posted December 30, 2022 13 minutes ago, The Halcyon Girl said: The shards whirled around him, then vanished. He was standing in the living room of an apartment thing. It was fancy, palacy, decorations, couches, blah blah blah. It didn’t look very Haly-ish, but there she was, wide eyed in disbelief. On impulse, she jumped forward and hugged him. “You are here. You’re alive, and it’s not a trick, and it’s not a dream.” He hugged her back. "No, it's not. What is this place?"
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted December 30, 2022 Posted December 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ookla the Inverted said: He hugged her back. "No, it's not. What is this place?" “This is my room. Well, part of it.” She gestured to a doorway with a curtain. “That’s the central living room. I also have a small kitchen, a library, a sunroom, my bedroom, a bathroom, and a closet. That’s empty, because I conveniently forgot all my fancy stuff at the clinic.” She sighed, holding out her arms. She was in a fancy red and gold dress. “Sykel a ways manages to find something annoying for me to wear. Oh well, I got out of wearing the shoes.”
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted December 30, 2022 Author Posted December 30, 2022 Just now, The Halcyon Girl said: “This is my room. Well, part of it.” She gestured to a doorway with a curtain. “That’s the central living room. I also have a small kitchen, a library, a sunroom, my bedroom, a bathroom, and a closet. That’s empty, because I conveniently forgot all my fancy stuff at the clinic.” She sighed, holding out her arms. She was in a fancy red and gold dress. “Sykel a ways manages to find something annoying for me to wear. Oh well, I got out of wearing the shoes.” "Wow, you have quite the place here." He looked at the dress and smiled slightly. "I think it looks nice. Do you... have somewhere to be?"
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted December 30, 2022 Posted December 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ookla the Inverted said: "Wow, you have quite the place here." He looked at the dress and smiled slightly. "I think it looks nice. Do you... have somewhere to be?" She started. “Oh! The feast… yeah. I guess. I probably should.” Disgruntled, she kicked at a couch. “You gonna be good here? It’ll only be maybe another half hour or so. You could sneak in! You should sneak in.”
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted December 30, 2022 Author Posted December 30, 2022 Just now, The Halcyon Girl said: She started. “Oh! The feast… yeah. I guess. I probably should.” Disgruntled, she kicked at a couch. “You gonna be good here? It’ll only be maybe another half hour or so. You could sneak in! You should sneak in.” "Feast? Sneak in? What's going on?"
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted December 30, 2022 Posted December 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Ookla the Inverted said: "Feast? Sneak in? What's going on?" Her gaze dropped. “It’s… to make the betrothal official.” Eyes widening, she looked up at him. “You know about that, right?”
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted December 30, 2022 Author Posted December 30, 2022 Just now, The Halcyon Girl said: Her gaze dropped. “It’s… to make the betrothal official.” Eyes widening, she looked up at him. “You know about that, right?” "Right." He looked downcast. "So, how do I sneak in?"
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted December 30, 2022 Posted December 30, 2022 Just now, Ookla the Inverted said: "Right." He looked downcast. "So, how do I sneak in?" “Ummmmm…” she grabbed his wrist and dragged him to a closet. “I think Cjehu hid his fancy stuff in here so he didn’t have to use it. It should fit you. Then just walk in and sit down and introduce yourself as a Basilican delegate or something.” Stretching, she managed to knock a folded outfit off the top shelf.
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted December 30, 2022 Author Posted December 30, 2022 1 minute ago, The Halcyon Girl said: “Ummmmm…” she grabbed his wrist and dragged him to a closet. “I think Cjehu hid his fancy stuff in here so he didn’t have to use it. It should fit you. Then just walk in and sit down and introduce yourself as a Basilican delegate or something.” Stretching, she managed to knock a folded outfit off the top shelf. He looked apprehensive. "Alright. Um... How are you feeling about this?" He picked up the outfit, examining it. This will be a puzzle.
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted December 30, 2022 Posted December 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Ookla the Inverted said: He looked apprehensive. "Alright. Um... How are you feeling about this?" He picked up the outfit, examining it. This will be a puzzle. “About…”
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted December 30, 2022 Author Posted December 30, 2022 Just now, The Halcyon Girl said: “About…” "The, uh, betrothal."
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted December 30, 2022 Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Ookla the Inverted said: "The, uh, betrothal." Her whole demeanor slumped. “I don’t like it. I know I need to buy Basilica time, but what if it doesn’t work? What if there’s nothing else we can do? What if… what if I’m trapped, and there’s no way out, and…” Edited December 30, 2022 by The Halcyon Girl
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted December 30, 2022 Author Posted December 30, 2022 Just now, The Halcyon Girl said: Her whole demeanor slumped. “I don’t like it. I know I need to buy Basilica time, but what if it doesn’t work? What if there’s nothing else we can do? What if… what if I’m trapped now?” "I'm sure you'll be fine. I'll be here... if you need anything." He glanced apprehensively at the outfit. "I guess I'll change. You should probably head to the feast, I'll get there when I can."
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted December 30, 2022 Posted December 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ookla the Inverted said: "I'm sure you'll be fine. I'll be here... if you need anything." He glanced apprehensively at the outfit. "I guess I'll change. You should probably head to the feast, I'll get there when I can." She nodded, swallowing her anxiety. “Okay. See you. Down the hall a ways, veer left at the stairs, follow the noise.” Haly smiled a little, a real smile. “Thanks so much for coming.” Then she left.
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted December 30, 2022 Author Posted December 30, 2022 Just now, The Halcyon Girl said: She nodded, swallowing her anxiety. “Okay. See you. Down the hall a ways, veer left at the stairs, follow the noise.” Haly smiled a little, a real smile. “Thanks so much for coming.” Then she left. Several minutes later, TAAron made his way to the feast. He paused outside the room, listening, feeling anxious. I'm going to mess something up.
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted December 30, 2022 Posted December 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ookla the Inverted said: Several minutes later, TAAron made his way to the feast. He paused outside the room, listening, feeling anxious. I'm going to mess something up. A young girl, maybe fifteen, hurried out and almost knocked into him. “Sorry!” She grinned and continued down the hallway.
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted December 30, 2022 Author Posted December 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, The Halcyon Girl said: A young girl, maybe fifteen, hurried out and almost knocked into him. “Sorry!” She grinned and continued down the hallway. The encounter startled TAAron more than it should have, and he found that his heart was pounding. Should I go in? I don't know...
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted December 30, 2022 Posted December 30, 2022 Just now, Ookla the Inverted said: The encounter startled TAAron more than it should have, and he found that his heart was pounding. Should I go in? I don't know... Phrases floated out of the room, barely discernible. I’m sure we’ll reach some agreement… The provinces worry me, all those rumors… ..so young too. Such a pity… Lower your voice, Nolikans all around… …nah, Evika definitely doesn’t have a chance… …it’s got to be some sort of magic… None of the voices were the same, and none were Haly. Though there was mention of her. …their pitiful offering, they’ll exchange her to buy safety… …fall for that, he knows his job, and it’s got nothing to do with marrying some spineless princess…
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted December 30, 2022 Author Posted December 30, 2022 Just now, The Halcyon Girl said: Phrases floated out of the room, barely discernible. I’m sure we’ll reach some agreement… The provinces worry me, all those rumors… ..so young too. Such a pity… Lower your voice, Nolikans all around… …nah, Evika definitely doesn’t have a chance… …it’s got to be some sort of magic… None of the voices were the same, and none were Haly. Though there was mention of her. …their pitiful offering, they’ll exchange her to buy safety… …fall for that, he knows his job, and it’s got nothing to do with marrying some spineless princess… Spineless? TAAron felt a heated anger at that. Taking a deep breath and feeling somewhat invigorated, he walked into the room.
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted December 30, 2022 Posted December 30, 2022 Just now, Ookla the Inverted said: Spineless? TAAron felt a heated anger at that. Taking a deep breath and feeling somewhat invigorated, he walked into the room. Several people glanced his way, some fervently, some unconcerned (depending on which country they were representing). Haly sat at the opposite end of the table, pretending interest in the food. A man sat next to her, occasionally making attempts at conversation. There were empty seats here and there.
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted December 30, 2022 Author Posted December 30, 2022 1 minute ago, The Halcyon Girl said: Several people glanced his way, some fervently, some unconcerned (depending on which country they were representing). Haly sat at the opposite end of the table, pretending interest in the food. A man sat next to her, occasionally making attempts at conversation. There were empty seats here and there. TAAron took the nearest open seat to Haly and sat, saying nothing. What now? He looked at Haly questioningly.
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted December 30, 2022 Posted December 30, 2022 Just now, Ookla the Inverted said: TAAron took the nearest open seat to Haly and sat, saying nothing. What now? He looked at Haly questioningly. She glanced at him once, then avoided his eyes and gave the smallest of shrugs. ”Who might you be?” An older woman to his right asked. “Don’t think I’ve seen you before.”
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted December 30, 2022 Author Posted December 30, 2022 Just now, The Halcyon Girl said: She glanced at him once, then avoided his eyes and gave the smallest of shrugs. ”Who might you be?” An older woman to his right asked. “Don’t think I’ve seen you before.” "I'm a... Basilican delegate. I'm new here." He tried to project an air of confidence, but his voice was frustratingly nervous.
Bird Furious she/her/un/important Posted December 30, 2022 Posted December 30, 2022 Just now, Ookla the Inverted said: "I'm a... Basilican delegate. I'm new here." He tried to project an air of confidence, but his voice was frustratingly nervous. She nodded. “You’re from the eastern border, I’m guessing? Too important to lose?”
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