BringerofShadows she/her Posted January 29, 2020 Author Posted January 29, 2020 "Yes. Star said that I couldn't drink. This is different."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 Ember folded her arms disapprovingly. "It is not. Your mind betrays you."
BringerofShadows she/her Posted January 29, 2020 Author Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) Heather shot her a glare. "No, you don't understand. This is a different form that is not drinking, so I can do this in the strict sense of the word." Edited January 29, 2020 by BringerofShadows
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) "You are seeking to cure your pain in an unnatural way. That is what Star does not want." Ember glared back. "I am not stupid." Edited January 29, 2020 by Shard of Thought
BringerofShadows she/her Posted January 29, 2020 Author Posted January 29, 2020 "What are you going to do about it?" Heather opened the container, taking out the reddish brown moss and rubbing it between her fingers.
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 Ember's eyes widened and, in fury, grabbed Heather's wrist, making sure to cover her fingers with her shell. The firemoss turned to dust, Ember Narrated angrily, so that Heather could not use it.
BringerofShadows she/her Posted January 29, 2020 Author Posted January 29, 2020 Heather chucked the container at Ember's face.
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 Ember let the thing hit her and didn't even flinch. It clattered to the floor and she cocked her head. "You are distressed," she said, trying to make her tone understanding.
BringerofShadows she/her Posted January 29, 2020 Author Posted January 29, 2020 She ripped her hand out of Ember's. "You couldn't tell?!" The Inquisitor grabbed nearby chair and once again threw it at Ember. 1
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 Ember instinctively put her hand shelled out. The chair, weighing almost nothing compared to her, didn't knock her off balance at all and fell to the ground after hitting her palm. "This is unlike you," Ember said. She disliked the chaos that was unfolding before her and was both saddened and confused by Heather's odd emotional state. 1
BringerofShadows she/her Posted January 29, 2020 Author Posted January 29, 2020 That made her stop. "Oh Ember..." She sat on the floor and started to cry. "I'm so sorry..." 2
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted January 29, 2020 Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) Ember stood there awkwardly for a moment, watching. Watching her friend cry made her feel very uncomfortable. She had no idea what to do. What would Star have done? She thought for a moment, then remembered when Heather had tried to give her a hug. Both had felt quite distressed when they saw that they could not. But unlike her master, Ember was in the same Universe as Heather was. Maybe she could try. Ember let her armor grow on every part of her body, sat down next to Heather, and put her arms around her. It was quite awkward, but she was doing the best she could. Edited January 30, 2020 by Shard of Thought 2
BringerofShadows she/her Posted January 30, 2020 Author Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) Heather rested her head against Ember, wishing she could still feel the tear stream down her face. Thoughts about Skylar and becoming an Inquisitor flooded through, making her cry harder. Edited January 30, 2020 by BringerofShadows
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) Ember stiffened slightly, unused to physical contact of any kind. She looked down to check and make sure she was covered in armor, suddenly paranoid that she might burn her friend. But she was covered and Heather was safe. She did not let go, sensing that Heather did not want her to, but did not say anything, for she had no idea how one should respond to something like this. Quote I dunno how you guys are picturing this, but I know it's hard for me to visualize so I drew this in like five minutes. Edited January 30, 2020 by Shard of Thought 1
xinoehp512 he/him Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 On 1/27/2020 at 6:14 PM, Shard of Thought said: So, Xino, can Jay just post whenever or do you have something in mind? Quote Currently, he is likely trapped in the Nightmare Tree. Rescue will most probably be needed.
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, xinoehp512 said: Quote Yeah, but my question was can he post whenever he wants, or are we waiting for something?
BringerofShadows she/her Posted January 30, 2020 Author Posted January 30, 2020 "I-I don't know what came over me..." Heather sobbed. "It's so hard dealing with the pain." 1
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 Ember furrowed her brow. "Pain?" she asked in concern.
BringerofShadows she/her Posted January 30, 2020 Author Posted January 30, 2020 "The emotional pain of killing Skylar and being turned into...this."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 Immediately Ember was reminded of her many questions about Heather's odd appearance. She ignored Skylar completely. "How..." she began uncertainly. "How were you changed? I do not understand."
xinoehp512 he/him Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 26 minutes ago, Shard of Thought said: Yeah, but my question was can he post whenever he wants, or are we waiting for something? Quote He should be able to post now. On 1/28/2020 at 1:26 PM, BringerofShadows said: Without another word Heather stalked out of the hallway, going back to the ship. (Right? If I remember correctly, they were just on the ship) Pheonix gazed after Heather sadly. He sighed. "I've made things worse, haven't I?" 1
BringerofShadows she/her Posted January 30, 2020 Author Posted January 30, 2020 She took a deep breath. "Ember, I-I... Do you know what Marsh was? With those spikes in his eyes and chest? The same thing happened to m-me." Heather choked off. 1
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 2 hours ago, xinoehp512 said: Pheonix gazed after Heather sadly. He sighed. "I've made things worse, haven't I?" "Oh, no," Star assured him. "No, of course not, Pheo. You couldn't have known that was what she'd think of; I certainly wouldn't have guessed. I'm... I'm touched by your efforts. She just..." She shook her head. "She's a very special girl. I care about her very much." 1 hour ago, BringerofShadows said: She took a deep breath. "Ember, I-I... Do you know what Marsh was? With those spikes in his eyes and chest? The same thing happened to m-me." Heather choked off. Ember cocked her head. She did know of Marsh, but only just now had she made the connection between him, spikes, and Heather's metal eyes. It was surprising to her that she might have spikes in other places as well. And, she had always thought that Marsh was simply... born the way he was. "Why would someone do that?" she asked, disturbed. "You should not be in pain." Ember felt great sorrow. "You do not deserve this."
BringerofShadows she/her Posted January 30, 2020 Author Posted January 30, 2020 "Ruin. It just enjoys watching me suffer."
Zephrun’s Imperium they/he Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 Ember blinked, face showing more emotion than she'd ever showed before. Steam fogged up her eyes. "That is evil," she proclaimed.
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