Starfall - A Love RP

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

Just now, Lotus Blossom said:

"And you expect that to go in positive ways? No. People will choose to make the best they can, and there will be a boost in infidelity. Of betrayal. Of murders, revenge. Of love, of affairs. Of people taking what is left of their lives and doing whatever it is they've always wanted to do. When guilt and consequences once held them back, all those ties to sanity are now lost. It will be chaos."

"That, I suppose, depends on whether you choose to believe most people are fundamentally good or bad. I worry that someone such as you, who has seen and experienced much of the bad and who doubts the true presence of love and meaning in our world, may be biased to believe that that is all there is. Perhaps instead, people will realize that they haven't been living in a positive way, or creating a good impact on their surroundings, and they will want to change that while they can. Perhaps people will spend more time with those they love, and focus less on the things that never truly mattered in the first place."

[Lotus Blossom she/her]

1 hour ago, The Aspiring Archivist said:

"That, I suppose, depends on whether you choose to believe most people are fundamentally good or bad. I worry that someone such as you, who has seen and experienced much of the bad and who doubts the true presence of love and meaning in our world, may be biased to believe that that is all there is. Perhaps instead, people will realize that they haven't been living in a positive way, or creating a good impact on their surroundings, and they will want to change that while they can. Perhaps people will spend more time with those they love, and focus less on the things that never truly mattered in the first place."

"No one will want to change a lost cause. And that is what this is. That is what we are. We always have been. And perhaps, the world coming to an end isn't as drastic as one may have thought. And now, more and more people are simply coming to realize it. There is no more room to change. Why make a positive impact on the temporary? No, people will turn to selfishness. Greed. Wanting to enjoy these last moments for themselves, instead of giving them to others. The peasants will riot, not wanting to work anymore. The servants will strike. The government officials will be assassinated by those who they have wronged. The wealthy will be robbed of those who want more money, overwhelmed by a sense of confidence fueled once they are told that everyone is destined to die. Top will become bottom and bottom will become top. Left and right will merge into one and reverse upside down. The hegemony will crack, trade will end, the world will come to a pit of chaos. Before everything is silent. Quiet. For eternity."

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

2 minutes ago, Lotus Blossom said:

"No one will want to change a lost cause. And that is what this is. That is what we are. We always have been. And perhaps, the world coming to an end isn't as drastic as one may have thought. And now, more and more people are simply coming to realize it. There is no more room to change. Why make a positive impact on the temporary? No, people will turn to selfishness. Greed. Wanting to enjoy these last moments for themselves, instead of giving them to others. The peasants will riot, not wanting to work anymore. The servants will strike. The government officials will be assassinated by those who they have wronged. The wealthy will be robbed of those who want more money, overwhelmed by a sense of confidence fueled once they are told that everyone is destined to die. Top will become bottom and bottom will become top. Left and right will merge into one and reverse upside down. The hegemony will crack, trade will end, the world will come to a pit of chaos. Before everything is silent. Quiet. For eternity."

"We... shall see. But I would like to hope. Nothing is ever certain. Perhaps even if our wider structures collapse, lives will generally improve on the smaller scale. I don't think any of that is meaningless, as temporary as it is."

[Lotus Blossom she/her]

1 hour ago, The Aspiring Archivist said:

"We... shall see. But I would like to hope. Nothing is ever certain. Perhaps even if our wider structures collapse, lives will generally improve on the smaller scale. I don't think any of that is meaningless, as temporary as it is."

"Hope brought me here. Reality will get me out. Skill will raise my higher. It is a grave mistake to assume hope is the best guiding star."

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

Just now, Lotus Blossom said:

"Hope brought me here. Reality will get me out. Skill will raise my higher. It is a grave mistake to assume hope is the best guiding star."

"Is it? It has saved worlds before."

[Lotus Blossom she/her]

6 hours ago, The Aspiring Archivist said:

"Is it? It has saved worlds before."

"It has ruined lives before."

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...worldhopper?

 

[SmilingPanda19 Any!]

16 hours ago, The Aspiring Archivist said:

"I do, and will..."

Envoy looked up at Cedric. "Hello, sir. I thought I'd join you for this supper."

@SmilingPanda19

 

15 hours ago, Lotus Blossom said:

Before Mae could answer him, she heard Cedric. Then, instead of acting startled or caught, she simply turned around with a calm, innocent demeanor. Her face was pale from the illness, but gaining color with hints of humor in her eyes.

Mae, mimicking Envoy, also looked up at Cedric. She smiled, though she was still weak from her recovery. "Hello, sir. I thought he'd join us for this supper."

 

14 hours ago, Invisible said:

Owen’s eyes widen, his face turning red. He balls his fists, taking a deep breath and forcing a smile. “Yes.”

Calix nods. “But that time has long since passed, I just heard from neighbors that you’ve been spending your time well…here.” He grins behind him looking at her for a moment before looking back at Owen. “We can go get drinks now, or… we can stay here if you so desire.”

1 hour ago, Lotus Blossom said:

"It has ruined lives before."

 

Cedric didn’t know what to say during all of this so he didn’t say anything. He sits there, silently picking at his food with his fork while they talk up a storm. His anger and jealousy brewing inside him.

Why must he have all of her precious attention…

[Lotus Blossom she/her]

15 minutes ago, SmilingPanda19 said:

Cedric didn’t know what to say during all of this so he didn’t say anything. He sits there, silently picking at his food with his fork while they talk up a storm. His anger and jealousy brewing inside him.

Why must he have all of her precious attention…

Mae saw him picking at his food distastefully and smiled pitifully.
"So. Cedric! Anything particularly exciting in the courts recently? I've been forbidden from my usual encounters withe aristocrats, seeing as my recovery must be as swift as possible. But you're gone for so long, dear. How are you enjoying yourself these days?"

Edited January 10, 2024 by Lotus Blossom

[Through the Living Elan He/Him]

2 hours ago, SmilingPanda19 said:

Calix nods. “But that time has long since passed, I just heard from neighbors that you’ve been spending your time well…here.” He grins behind him looking at her for a moment before looking back at Owen. “We can go get drinks now, or… we can stay here if you so desire.”

"Let us ask the lady what she wishes." Owen said.

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

5 hours ago, Lotus Blossom said:

"It has ruined lives before."

 

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Not quite...

4 hours ago, SmilingPanda19 said:

Cedric didn’t know what to say during all of this so he didn’t say anything. He sits there, silently picking at his food with his fork while they talk up a storm. His anger and jealousy brewing inside him.

Why must he have all of her precious attention…

 

3 hours ago, Lotus Blossom said:

Mae saw him picking at his food distastefully and smiled pitifully.
"So. Cedric! Anything particularly exciting in the courts recently? I've been forbidden from my usual encounters withe aristocrats, seeing as my recovery must be as swift as possible. But you're gone for so long, dear. How are you enjoying yourself these days?"

Envoy shifted his attention to Cedric just as Mae did.

[SmilingPanda19 Any!]

5 hours ago, Lotus Blossom said:

Mae saw him picking at his food distastefully and smiled pitifully.
"So. Cedric! Anything particularly exciting in the courts recently? I've been forbidden from my usual encounters withe aristocrats, seeing as my recovery must be as swift as possible. But you're gone for so long, dear. How are you enjoying yourself these days?"

“I’m just fine.” He stabs his fork into the food, shaking the plate. He meets him Envoys eyes, staring into them sternly.

3 hours ago, Invisible said:

"Let us ask the lady what she wishes." Owen said.

He nods, turning to the rather ravishing woman. @Ravenclawjedi42

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

31 minutes ago, SmilingPanda19 said:

“I’m just fine.” He stabs his fork into the food, shaking the plate. He meets him Envoys eyes, staring into them sternly.

Envoy looked back right at him, intense, but not betraying any of his own thoughts or feelings. Cedric felt a spike of the wrongness that seemed to surround the man like an aura.

[Lotus Blossom she/her]

4 hours ago, SmilingPanda19 said:

“I’m just fine.” He stabs his fork into the food, shaking the plate. He meets him Envoys eyes, staring into them sternly.

8 hours ago, Invisible said:

"Well that's wonderful..." Mae said through gritted teeth, tension evident. "Have you heard news of the Starfall, Cedric?"

[SmilingPanda19 Any!]

11 minutes ago, Lotus Blossom said:

"Well that's wonderful..." Mae said through gritted teeth, tension evident. "Have you heard news of the Starfall, Cedric?"

“Why should I care hmm?” He continues to stare into Envoy’s eyes. He doesn’t look away. “It shouldn’t concern me much anyways, I’ve heard rumors, but I think it’s rather…ridiculous.”

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

4 hours ago, SmilingPanda19 said:

“Why should I care hmm?” He continues to stare into Envoy’s eyes. He doesn’t look away. “It shouldn’t concern me much anyways, I’ve heard rumors, but I think it’s rather…ridiculous.”

"You don't believe in the ultimate consequences of it, sir?"

@SmilingPanda19

Edited January 11, 2024 by The Aspiring Archivist

[Lotus Blossom she/her]

53 minutes ago, SmilingPanda19 said:

“Why should I care hmm?” He continues to stare into Envoy’s eyes. He doesn’t look away. “It shouldn’t concern me much anyways, I’ve heard rumors, but I think it’s rather…ridiculous.”

"Ridiculous? I think not, darling. I hear much more these days, and nervousness wrecks this kingdom."

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sort of a pun there... not that he would pick up on it

her ability is hearing (sort of like dolores from encanto. i realized after the fact), and she's noticed that she can hear whispers through walls now, as opposed to just eavesdropping on conversation

so that was mainly a joke for herself  

[SmilingPanda19 Any!]

On 1/10/2024 at 6:33 PM, The Aspiring Archivist said:

"You don't believe in the ultimate consequences of it, sir?"

@SmilingPanda19

 

On 1/10/2024 at 6:55 PM, Lotus Blossom said:

"Ridiculous? I think not, darling. I hear much more these days, and nervousness wrecks this kingdom."

“The are just scoundrels trying to convince us the world is ending for our filthy money and wives.” He sets down his fork, having eaten nothing.

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

1 hour ago, SmilingPanda19 said:

“The are just scoundrels trying to convince us the world is ending for our filthy money and wives.” He sets down his fork, having eaten nothing.

"That is a very interesting perspective, however incorrect. How much of the world will have to unravel before your eyes for you to realize it?"

Edited January 12, 2024 by The Aspiring Archivist

[Lotus Blossom she/her]

1 hour ago, SmilingPanda19 said:

“The are just scoundrels trying to convince us the world is ending for our filthy money and wives.” He sets down his fork, having eaten nothing.

11 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said:

"That is a very interesting perspective, however incorrect. How much of the world will have to unravel before your eyes for you to realize it?"

Mae set down her fork.

"I apologize, men, but I must retire to my room."

She turned politely and left, walking up the stairs.

"I no long feel well," she said on her way up.

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

Just now, Lotus Blossom said:

Mae set down her fork.

"I apologize, men, but I must retire to my room."

She turned politely and left, walking up the stairs.

"I no long feel well," she said on her way up.

Envoy nodded slowly. "I hope you recover very soon."

[SmilingPanda19 Any!]

6 minutes ago, The Aspiring Archivist said:

"That is a very interesting perspective, however incorrect. How much of the world will have to unravel before your eyes for you to realize it?"

He stares at him intensely, his eyes unwavering. He stays staring for an omens before his lips move to speak, a slight quiver. 
“Must I remind you that you are a guest in my home?” He says, leaning forward onto the table slightly, just to get that much closer. He holds up his left hand, the kitchen going silent, everyone pausing. “That can always be changed.” He leans back a little, clearing his throat.

As Mae gets up and leaves he doesn’t look at her, he wouldn’t dare. As strong and powerful as he is, there is something to fear in an emotional woman.

”I think it’s time for this meal to end.” The servants take the plates and clean the table as the kitchen prepares to clean. The head handmaiden, right hand to Mae leans down to him. “Sir…you didn’t eat anything, surely you’d want-“ She freezes when he slaps her. 
“Clean up.” He says quietly and she nods, picking up his still full plate and walking away, not daring to retaliate. Her cheek a slight red, it wasn’t a hard slap, more of a swat, just enough to shut her up. She has a tear in her eye as she scurries back to the kitchen. He can hear the other servants asking what happened below their breath, but can’t tell what they are saying. 
He stands up out of his chair, grabbing his coat. 
“Please excuse me…” 
@Lotus Blossom

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

2 minutes ago, SmilingPanda19 said:

He stares at him intensely, his eyes unwavering. He stays staring for an omens before his lips move to speak, a slight quiver. 
“Must I remind you that you are a guest in my home?” He says, leaning forward onto the table slightly, just to get that much closer. He holds up his left hand, the kitchen going silent, everyone pausing. “That can always be changed.” He leans back a little, clearing his throat.

As Mae gets up and leaves he doesn’t look at her, he wouldn’t dare. As strong and powerful as he is, there is something to fear in an emotional woman.

”I think it’s time for this meal to end.” The servants take the plates and clean the table as the kitchen prepares to clean. The head handmaiden, right hand to Mae leans down to him. “Sir…you didn’t eat anything, surely you’d want-“ She freezes when he slaps her. 
“Clean up.” He says quietly and she nods, picking up his still full plate and walking away, not daring to retaliate. Her cheek a slight red, it wasn’t a hard slap, more of a swat, just enough to shut her up. She has a tear in her eye as she scurries back to the kitchen. He can hear the other servants asking what happened below their breath, but can’t tell what they are saying. 
He stands up out of his chair, grabbing his coat. 
“Please excuse me…” 
@Lotus Blossom

Envoy continued to watch him carefully. Something seemed to flash in his eyes, not just an emotion or thought but something real and physical. A soft light. It was difficult to be sure that Cedric had seen anything at all, but it was strangely disconcerting, as much of the man tended to be.

[SmilingPanda19 Any!]

He goes upstairs and knocks on the door roughly. He throws his coat on.

“Mae?”

@Lotus Blossom

Edited January 12, 2024 by SmilingPanda19

[Lotus Blossom she/her]

5 minutes ago, SmilingPanda19 said:

He stares at him intensely, his eyes unwavering. He stays staring for an omens before his lips move to speak, a slight quiver. 
“Must I remind you that you are a guest in my home?” He says, leaning forward onto the table slightly, just to get that much closer. He holds up his left hand, the kitchen going silent, everyone pausing. “That can always be changed.” He leans back a little, clearing his throat.

As Mae gets up and leaves he doesn’t look at her, he wouldn’t dare. As strong and powerful as he is, there is something to fear in an emotional woman.

”I think it’s time for this meal to end.” The servants take the plates and clean the table as the kitchen prepares to clean. The head handmaiden, right hand to Mae leans down to him. “Sir…you didn’t eat anything, surely you’d want-“ She freezes when he slaps her. 
“Clean up.” He says quietly and she nods, picking up his still full plate and walking away, not daring to retaliate. Her cheek a slight red, it wasn’t a hard slap, more of a swat, just enough to shut her up. She has a tear in her eye as she scurries back to the kitchen. He can hear the other servants asking what happened below their breath, but can’t tell what they are saying. 
He stands up out of his chair, grabbing his coat. 
“Please excuse me…” 

Cosette tapped Mae's door.

Mae opened just a little, suspicious at first, and then swung it open once she saw her handmaiden there. Closing the door behind her, she held a tentative hand up to Cosette's face.

"Are you alright?" Mae said, arranging the medicines and treatments that were on her wardrobe.

"Yes, miss," Cosette said, taking the cotton that Mae offered and applying the salve onto her cheek.

"Cosette, I must tell you something."

Mae sat on her bed.

Her handmaiden stood, but Mae gestured her towards her bed so she sat next to her.

"You must swear to utmost secrecy."

Cosette nodded.

Mae looked down at her dress, placing her hands on her stomach.

"A doctor came to call this morning," She paused, looking at her handmaiden. "I am with child."

There was a moment of silence.

And there was nothing to say.

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ooooh plot twist

 

3 minutes ago, SmilingPanda19 said:

He goes upstairs and knocks on the door roughly. He throws his coat on.

“Mae?”

Mae rushed up, Cosette following quickly behind.

She walked up to her door.

"Yes, dear?"

[SmilingPanda19 Any!]

17 minutes ago, Lotus Blossom said:

Cosette tapped Mae's door.

Mae opened just a little, suspicious at first, and then swung it open once she saw her handmaiden there. Closing the door behind her, she held a tentative hand up to Cosette's face.

"Are you alright?" Mae said, arranging the medicines and treatments that were on her wardrobe.

"Yes, miss," Cosette said, taking the cotton that Mae offered and applying the salve onto her cheek.

"Cosette, I must tell you something."

Mae sat on her bed.

Her handmaiden stood, but Mae gestured her towards her bed so she sat next to her.

"You must swear to utmost secrecy."

Cosette nodded.

Mae looked down at her dress, placing her hands on her stomach.

"A doctor came to call this morning," She paused, looking at her handmaiden. "I am with child."

There was a moment of silence.

And there was nothing to say.

 

Mae rushed up, Cosette following quickly behind.

She walked up to her door.

"Yes, dear?"

“Tell him to leave.” He stands tall in front of the door. 
“I want him out of my home.” He grits his teeth, forcing himself to not reach for his revolver.