The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted January 2, 2023 Author Posted January 2, 2023 Just now, Ranryu said: "The Atlantides guard the fruit jealously. They must like you a lot. And besides, being immortal is a big responsibility. Many of us go mad after a few centuries, lose their sense of self. I broke a few dozen laws just by bringing you here. But we won't be punished, because the Atlantides accepted us." "Oh. I wonder why they liked me." He finally pulled his hand away. "So I might just go insane?"
Ranryu she/her Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 12 minutes ago, Ookla the Inverted said: "Oh. I wonder why they liked me." He finally pulled his hand away. "So I might just go insane?" Wynn inspected the place where the wound had been. "It's a possibility, but there are some easy ways to prevent it. Don't have leisure time. Make other immortal friends. Live somewhere without mortals. I doubt that'll happen to you, though. Humans tend to take the transition well, I believe." She stood up. "Come on. We're in a magical garden. If nothing else, the food is good. And there's probably useful items hidden around here somewhere."
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted January 2, 2023 Author Posted January 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ranryu said: Wynn inspected the place where the wound had been. "It's a possibility, but there are some easy ways to prevent it. Don't have leisure time. Make other immortal friends. Live somewhere without mortals. I doubt that'll happen to you, though. Humans tend to take the transition well, I believe." She stood up. "Come on. We're in a magical garden. If nothing else, the food is good. And there's probably useful items hidden around here somewhere." "Alright, I guess I have one immortal friend accounted for... but you said live somewhere without mortals? You're around us all the time."
Ranryu she/her Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, Ookla the Inverted said: "Alright, I guess I have one immortal friend accounted for... but you said live somewhere without mortals? You're around us all the time." Wynn scratched her head. "I mean for a lifetime. It's not healthy to stay the same age... and watch all your friends age and die. I don't really have a home, per se. I'm more of a traveling type." She plucked a few smooth green fruits from a low hanging branch and offered one to Lerac. "Here, try it. Everything in this garden is good to eat."
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted January 2, 2023 Author Posted January 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Ranryu said: Wynn scratched her head. "I mean for a lifetime. It's not healthy to stay the same age... and watch all your friends age and die. I don't really have a home, per se. I'm more of a traveling type." She plucked a few smooth green fruits from a low hanging branch and offered one to Lerac. "Here, try it. Everything in this garden is good to eat." Lerac took it, inspecting it. "I wonder if I could learn to grow any of these plants." He turned to Wynn. "Any side effects I should know about?"
Ranryu she/her Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 16 minutes ago, Ookla the Inverted said: Lerac took it, inspecting it. "I wonder if I could learn to grow any of these plants." He turned to Wynn. "Any side effects I should know about?" "No, not now that you're immortal. Most of the stuff in this garden is forbidden to mortals. Just don't eat anything glowy or suspicious. I believe most of these plants need to be properly prepared to unlock any magical potential." Wynn bit into a fruit of her own. It tasted like a blend between strawberry and lychee, but juicier.
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted January 2, 2023 Author Posted January 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Ranryu said: "No, not now that you're immortal. Most of the stuff in this garden is forbidden to mortals. Just don't eat anything glowy or suspicious. I believe most of these plants need to be properly prepared to unlock any magical potential." Wynn bit into a fruit of her own. It tasted like a blend between strawberry and lychee, but juicier. "So, what was your plan for us? Were you just going to leave after a bit to not get too attached?" Lerac took a bite of his fruit. "That's good."
Ranryu she/her Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 5 minutes ago, Ookla the Inverted said: "So, what was your plan for us? Were you just going to leave after a bit to not get too attached?" Lerac took a bite of his fruit. "That's good." She blushed. "Yeah, basically. Once you guys were all safe. I'm not good at long-term connections."
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted January 2, 2023 Author Posted January 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Ranryu said: She blushed. "Yeah, basically. Once you guys were all safe. I'm not good at long-term connections." "Well, I'm glad that I'll be able to be around you for longer." He paused, as though catching himself. "If you want to, that is."
Ranryu she/her Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 14 minutes ago, Ookla the Inverted said: "Well, I'm glad that I'll be able to be around you for longer." He paused, as though catching himself. "If you want to, that is." "Of course I want to." She was suddenly shy. "This eternal existence gets lonely, after a while."
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted January 2, 2023 Author Posted January 2, 2023 Just now, Ranryu said: "Of course I want to." She was suddenly shy. "This eternal existence gets lonely, after a while." "Oh, good," he said, noting her shyness but not commenting on it. "Don't you have any other immortal friends? If not, I'm not a great start."
Ranryu she/her Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Ookla the Inverted said: "Oh, good," he said, noting her shyness but not commenting on it. "Don't you have any other immortal friends? If not, I'm not a great start." "A few. Most of them are undead or ascended now, though. Many of them just owe me favors or trust me enough to do their hard tasks. I'm glad to have you." Edited January 2, 2023 by Ranryu
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted January 2, 2023 Author Posted January 2, 2023 Just now, Ranryu said: "A few. Most of them are undead or ascended now, though. Most of them just owe me favors or trust me enough to do their hard tasks. I'm glad to have you." Quote Time for blunt Lerac to come back! "Wynn, you've been acting a little odd around me recently. Is there something you want to tell me?"
Ranryu she/her Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ookla the Inverted said: "Wynn, you've been acting a little odd around me recently. Is there something you want to tell me?" "Well, I guess there's no harm in it now. I like you, Lerac. More than I've liked anyone for thousands of years."
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted January 2, 2023 Author Posted January 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Ranryu said: "Well, I guess there's no harm in it now. I like you, Lerac. More than I've liked anyone for thousands of years." He looked mildly surprised. "Is... that so? In what way?"
Ranryu she/her Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Ookla the Inverted said: He looked mildly surprised. "Is... that so? In what way?" She gave him a look. "What do you think? I gave you the fruit, which is a big no-no among higher class beings. I wouldn't do that for most people."
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted January 2, 2023 Author Posted January 2, 2023 Just now, Ranryu said: She gave him a look. "What do you think? I gave you the fruit, which is a big no-no among higher class beings. I wouldn't do that for most people." "Right. So, you didn't just give me it to heal me?" Lerac's expression was difficult to decipher.
Ranryu she/her Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Ookla the Inverted said: "Right. So, you didn't just give me it to heal me?" Lerac's expression was difficult to decipher. At this she looked a little uncomfortable. "If you hadn't been about to die, I would've asked you first... but yes."
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted January 2, 2023 Author Posted January 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Ranryu said: At this she looked a little uncomfortable. "If you hadn't been about to die, I would've asked you first... but yes." "Okay." He frowned. "How do you know?"
Ranryu she/her Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Ookla the Inverted said: "Okay." He frowned. "How do you know?" "Know what?"
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted January 2, 2023 Author Posted January 2, 2023 Just now, Ranryu said: "Know what?" "That you like me, in that way."
Ranryu she/her Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, Ookla the Inverted said: "That you like me, in that way." She frowned. "I feel it. Isn't that how it works?"
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted January 2, 2023 Author Posted January 2, 2023 Just now, Ranryu said: She frowned. "I feel it. Isn't that how it works?" "So I've heard. But I can't really tell. Is there anything more specific?"
Ranryu she/her Posted January 2, 2023 Posted January 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, Ookla the Inverted said: "So I've heard. But I can't really tell. Is there anything more specific?" "I guess... being close to you makes me nervous... but in a good way. And being around you is fun. You're fun to talk to."
The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns Posted January 2, 2023 Author Posted January 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ranryu said: "I guess... being close to you makes me nervous... but in a good way. And being around you is fun. You're fun to talk to." "Huh." Lerac looked thoughtful. "I don't think I have a very good handle on my emotions. But I like you too... I think."
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