(( aight now that i'm safe in project zomboid i can reply :) 00:38:33
(( most ppl can't pick me up i crush them 00:38:48
[bgcolor=#cc0000][color=black]KANKRI:[/color][/bgcolor] Trolls and their emotions... it's all so frustrating. It's almost like they weren't paying attention the countable, but especially numerous, times he vocalized his feelings on 'personal space'. Now he has to be [i]even more[/i] clear? It's all giving him a headache, maybe he should entertain the idea fo grasping advice from Meulin- but what that entails is something he would much rather remain guarded about. He squinted a bit at her phrasing of his alleged 'warm embrace', but hshe was sound in her reasoning and she's already pushed off any threat of intimacy, so he could afford to give his shell some slack, "I'd feel much m9re c9nfident in re6uffing 9thers if I c9uld c9unt 9n them t9 really listen. Still, it is w9rth an9ther earnest try." He couldn't get their attention in life- and if he ever got it, retention was impossible. Now he can't seem to be invisible even if he [i]wants[/i] solitude. A shallow exhale ushered out of his mouth, what will he do next? "Well, with 9ur c9m6ined a6ility t9 repel th9se wh9 d9n't wish f9r further incite, I w9uld a6s9lutely l9ve all the time 9f my y9u c9uld take." #New Bestie Sort Of #Platonic Love #NOT [i]THAT[/i] SORT OF PLATONIC LOVE. 00:40:41
(psshhh you just haven't been lifted by someone who plans to destroy Illinois :V 00:41:21
(( what the fuck does that mean 00:43:06
(>:v it means the one who can claim excalibur (you) from the stone (lifting off the ground) is me (the harbinger of Illinois' end) 00:45:27
♋: ((I actually get compliments at work all the time because I'm strong)) 00:49:33
♋: ((I don't think I'm actually all that much stronger than others, but I can move stuff around without using a ton of energy)) 00:50:08
♋: ((Or I can expend more energy because my metabolism is higher)) 00:50:21
♋: ((not sure how that works anyways im going to ooc to stop flooding sorry)) 00:50:31
(:v Hugo strength 00:52:58
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[color=#005682]ARANEA: She could tell her was a bit skeptical about how she knew his supposed embrace would be warm, but that was practically half of what seemed to be going through Porrim's head while thinking about it. Not that she was intentionally prying into her mind. Sometimes it just happens. Granted, she knew that there was a great range in body heat that depended on the hue of one's blood. Regardless of who it was, Aranea did have to admit she was a little happy that there was another person willing to hang around her. Even if it was the one their group dubbed the Insufferable. She lifted a hand to touch the cancer symbol dangling on the necklace around her neck, fidgeting with it slightly. "That's true. There's not many within our group that are very willing to listen. Even if they do 'listen,' it's usually in one hear duct and out the other." It's a shame there is so few willing to listen to the compelling tales she has compiled over all this time. 01:12:10
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[bgcolor=#cc0000][color=black]KANKRI:[/color][/bgcolor] The Insufferable and The Windfang. What a fun convergence of articulate and passionate individuals that have seemingly mastered the ways of sesquipedalian speech. What may have been one's greatest nightmare would prove to be Kankri's haven, at least until Aranea inevitably found him unstimulating as a conversational companion, but that is the modus operandi of many in and outside of their group. His stoicism was cracked quite thoroughly from the onslaught of... ahem, [i]gratuitous[/i] affection, but he could still manage to uphold a neutral face as the colorization in his face died down over the course of their back and forth. He watched her fiddle about with that necklace, the glinting silver of the sign he had no chance to receive, or create through the external volition of others—he was not sure how such an insignia came to be—reminding him, of course, of Karkat, but seeing it glimmer about gave him an idea. He allowed a small smile to breach his lips, "En9ugh a69ut me already. I sh9uld n9t 6e the t9ken 9f the c9nversation. H9w a69ut y9u tell me a69ut h9w [i]y9u[/i] have 6een and then may6e.. y9u c9uld regale me with 9ne 9f numer9us tales. Refresh my pan 9n the myth9s as it were. Start wherever y9u'd please." 01:35:05
(the crab has earned some spider relaxation :v he is a lil guy who can 6lah 6lah 6lah with a lil lady who can 8lah 8lah 8lah <:v 01:36:04
[color=#005682]♏: She doesn’t put it past him to be egotistical considering the timeline difference, though it was cute to her that he was trying. Quite the entertainment he’s turned out to be. “Indeed, it would 8e rather interesting to see what happens. Especially since the views differ so much, though i don’t really think i would enjoy watching you and another version of you squabble with words for several hours.” She was being a little nice about this, but watching two of him go on a tangent would give her brain rot. She knew he wasn’t a fighter, it was obvious from how he spoke and talked. Though considering she found him tied up and left to die for a second time proved that notion right.[br] [br] Seeing him turn a bright crimson was enjoyable especially since the other would try and hide it, him being shy and possibly even embarrassed was different then what she was used to dealing with. Watching him get closer to her only to have him now in her lap, this was getting even more interesting by the second. “I agree, it shall 8e interesting at the very least.” [/color] 01:45:25
[color=#005682]♏: She wasn’t expecting him to be this bold, but then again the alcohol he drank was very strong and it is usually called liquid courage for a reason, She would indeed reciprocate the kiss. As she felt his heart racing and his warm body against her, she couldn’t help but start to flush a light shade of cerulean. When he pulled her even closer, the shade of cerulean on her face would get several shades darker. Perhaps the liquor was getting to her, she doesn’t know quite yet. She is however glad he was interested in her advances. She decided to wrap her arms around his waist letting them rest there for now, deciding to put a little bit of her weight into the kiss to deepen it, closing her eyes for now. [/color] 01:45:27
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[color=#005682]ARANEA: Aranea was glad she was able to provide some semblance of comfort. She too was finding the effects of this bubble to be a bit much, in terms of the effects it was having on her friends. Even Kankri seemed to be turning towards some rather uncharacteristic activities. As she said, though, it wasn't her place to get involved in any way. At the mention of recounting some of the stories she was so fond of, her face brightened up a bit and her cerulean lips pulled into a wide smile. "Oh, there's so many! Let me take a moment to decide on where to 8egin... I know you're not particularly fond of the Sufferer's tale- despite just how compelling of a story that is- so I'll 8e polite enough to skirt around that particular story. I wouldn't want to upset you more 8y riddling your pan with more thoughts on who you may have 8een. Although, I must say- He (And 8y he, I suppose I also mean you) truly does make for a very incredi8le troll. Not that I don't think you are also incredi8le, 8ut we 8oth know you aren't particularly fond of flattery. #TW #Alternate timelines"[br] [br]Clapping her hands together, her smile reached up to her eyes. "Actually, I'd like to speak on it just a 8it, if you're willing to indulge me." She lowered her hands a little, keeping her fingertips pressed together. "Most of my knowledge on the stories is pieced together from what I've found since our arrival in the 8u88les, so a good portion of it is mostly theoretical.- 03:11:16
[color=#005682]ARANEA: I know you enjoy a good theoretical conversation. In fact, all things considered, you still resem8le his courageous figure. You are willing to speak out against what you find is pro8lematic- even to the dismay of others. And even if the issues you are usually speaking of aren't- or weren't- exactly relevant to our society, I still think it's rather impressive of you to stick to your 8eliefs and continue preaching. I know most don't appreci8 it (I don't think even I do at times, 8ut it can 8e fun to listen to you speak) 8ut I for one certainly respect your diligent honesty for staying true to yourself like that." She smoothed her hair out a little, her expression relaxing a little. "As I was saying- The Signless, l8er du88ed the Sufferer, truly is an impressive individual. It never stops 8eing rather shocking that you could have 8een the leader of a large-scale re8ellion that would have changed history. Or, well, it [i]did[/i] change history. We just weren't there to see it first-hand. It would have 8een spectacular to 8e a8le to spect8 history thoroughly. May8e we could look into the history together sometime. I know you have quite the keen eye, so I'm sure you could enlighten me on a few things in the unlikely event that I may have missed something." 03:11:34
(( so much cerulean lmao 03:12:07
PORRIM: ((yap yap yap 03:12:18
(:V B-BAKANAAAAAAAAAA *erased from existence* 03:13:37
♋: The tone of her voice left little for his mind to grasp when assessing her sarcasm. Signless loved to argue, in fact some would say it was a Vantas DNA trait to bicker for just about every little thing. His very first reaction when being pulled from the ice was to lament and lament. Looking down at her now, it all just felt a bit silly to have fought vehemant verbality. [br] [br] His warm robes press into her and drape loosely down her legs. He wouldn't see the blushing of her face, but the slight temperature change against her nose and cheeks would tell him blood was pumping harder through her face. As she deepened the kiss with him, he could feel his back arching towards her. With gentle precision his fingers would snake up the back of her head and lace into her hair. His mouth opens and he wettens their kiss for a moment, pulling their tongues closer together for a brief moment before he lets to gasp. 03:13:53
♋: More than a gasp, he would be left panting for a moment as she left him out of breath. Signless leans back, not letting go of her, but gazing down to her eyes. He quite liked how she looked, worked up and drunk. Even if the liquor had its affects, he cared little to stop now. [color=red]"A permanent guest eh? For your eternal entertainment. That sounds like slavedom."[/color] Signless smiled, reaching back and slamming the rest of his drink once more like a shot glass. Now he would lean back in, whispering, his lips grazing against hers again, [color=red]"not that I'm... particularly opposed to that arrangement."[/color] 03:14:01
PORRIM: ((aranea accidentally flirts with kankri: a series 03:14:04
♋: ((aww man that reply looked so much better in notepad)) 03:14:15
PORRIM: ((i felt that 03:14:28
(( it's fine man 03:14:42
("girl what the FUCK-" 03:15:06
(( LMAO evil signless wanna be her slave now lmao wtf 03:15:26
(( funny as hell 03:15:43
♋: (( Well obviously he still wants to be respected but I mean if you were offered a position as mindfangs sex slave you'd probably say yes)) 03:16:09
(( LMAo fair 03:16:26
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(( she wants a partner in crime and he goes hey sexslave she's like wtf u talking about 03:22:29
(*craccs necc in nameccian* so you've finally gone all out òvó allow me to do the SAME... After some powdered donuts :V 03:22:59
♋: ((but after we rob the bank... then you can put me in chains in the bedroom right)) 03:23:52
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[color=#005682]♏: The vantas dna is so strong it surpasses all universes and causes them all to tongue lash every single person or troll it would be concerning if they didn’t. She would have never thought this would happen in any circumstance but here she is lustfully locking lips with a signless, Though at this point she did not really care. When he started to play with her hair, she would start to lightly purr. The moment she realized what she was doing, she would open her eyes and stop. Watching him pant then take the liquor, she was enjoying the view of him herself.[br] [br] “It’s an invitation to stay indefinitely, entertainment is just extra. I have no need for a slave.” She was amazed at the sudden tolerance to the high quality liquor, but it could have just been that fact he no longer cared. She would reach over him and grab her glass, her boobs getting right up into his face, leaning back right after and finishing off her drink. This is an unusual request, well it was more of an offer but still she was not expecting this as an outcome. “I won’t stop you if that’s what you want, 8ut it is odd for someone who was just tied up to want to 8e tied up again.” She would let out a small chuckle. “Can you walk or would you rather me carry you to my cham8ers?” She wouldn’t mind doing so especially if he’s having a hard time due to the liquor. [/color] 03:48:40
[bgcolor=#cc0000][color=black]KANKRI:[/color][/bgcolor] It was nice to see her so ecstatic, thouhh they rarely met, let alone have an audience of just the pair of them, he saw her happiness the same as Porrim's... the same as everyone's- whenever and whatever they seemed to divulge jubilation from did not matter, but their smiles were one thing Kankri could say he always enjoyed about his group. None of their smug or false ones like when Cronus would try flirting with Meenah or Kurloz's everlasting one- their real smiles. He found solace in their happiness, which makes it all the more somber as he watches her begin to speak- knowing he failed them all... At the mention of Signless, Kankri found himself rolling his eyes; of course, he knew this was coming. He was invested nonetheless, but then came the first... compliment? Sort of? Kankri wasn't sure how to take it, eyes remaining wide with enamor at her words, but face slightly flustering from them all the same.[br] [br]While many knew him to be exceptional with speaking, very few thought of his ability to listen to be relative. It was quite the contrary, though. He can listen at length, but he does cut out verbal fat to make room for things more prevelant... but how should he categorize the consistent stream of confectionery words to describe... well, [u]him[/u]. She was talking about him, sure it was in reference to parallels with The Signless, but she was really referring to [u]him[/u]. With every subsequent admiration 04:07:30
[bgcolor=#cc0000][color=black]KANKRI:[/color][/bgcolor] Kankri would have stopped Aranea in the, perhaps, two(?) instances in which he had an opportunity to halt her nuncupative adulation toward, not just The Signless, but [i]himself[/i] as well. Surely it came from a place slight abstraction, she was so focused on being able to talk about what she held most dear to her that what words Aranea chose were, while most definitely meticulous, had very little thought as to [i]how[/i] they would be seen. He just could not bring himself to put her on pause, his on vocalization retreating to his gut, taking in all her pleasantries in stupified silence. Aranea was drawing to a close, and it would soon be his turn to return his sentiments on her monologue. What was one to say to such... ubiquitous praise of himself in a binate sense?[br] [br]His mouth was slightly ajar, but he quickly closed the gap with his lips laced tight, clearing his throat. If he were any more red, he could potentially steam- as biologically impossible as that is, it was how he felt in that very moment. He had heard every bit of what she said, from start to finish, "W9w that was... ahem, y-yes that was quite the intr9duct9ry c9urse. Thank y9u f9r the kind w9rds- f-f9r everything, really! I w9uld never turn d9wn an 9ffer t9 learn m9re, s9 whenever y9u feel inclined, I'd 6e happy t9 j9in y9ur excursi9n.." shit, why is it so hot again? 04:07:34
♋: Admittedly he was a bit shocked when he felt her purring into their kiss, knowing now how much she desired the pleasure. Signless' eyes fell to her breasts and he almost reached forward to grab them before she had already pulled away from him. Signless would press a quick kiss to her lips before he himself pulled away and held onto her with his arms around her shoulders.[br] [br][color=red]"Well...if you don't want a slave then I guess I would have to find different ways to serve you."[/color] He stammers, [color=red]"M-maybe not in a slave way, but...well-"[/color] His mind once more looks over all the possible ways he could please her. At the moment he could think only of his lust, satisfying hers, with all logic going to the wayside. The palpable romance gave him goosebumps, shivers ran down his spine as she asked if he could walk. He probably could hardly stomach another shot, hardly able to tolerate the last via his own intoxication. And though he could walk, Signless found the idea of her carrying him much more novel. [color=red]"Well can't you just carry me?" [/color]He begins to act dramatically to tease her, [color=red]"Can't lift a lowblood?? I thought you were going to take me into your chambers and [i]fuck[/i] me." [/color]Signless chuckles, opting to crane his head into her and start pressing a hickey to her neck. 04:21:44
[color=#005682]ARANEA: Her eyes almost seemed to sparkle at his receptiveness to her words. She was a particularly big fan of the Signless, and perhaps to some extent that feeling of adoration extended towards the iteration of that same troll whom she knew personally. His willingness to come with her to re-study some of the tales she enjoyed seemed to spark even more joy in her expression. If she had retained a heartbeat, perhaps it would be racing right now with excitement.[br] [br] "Of course. I'm sure word has made it to you how 8ig of a fan I am of the Signless. I hope you don't think of me as overzealous for wanting to discuss it with you. Even if you did not make it into adulthood, I can still see that same potential in you. In fact, I think even now you have the potential makings of a very heroic troll." She fiddled with the necklace again, turning the symbol over on her fingers a few times. 04:26:20
[color=#005682][br] [br]She took in a deep breaht, closing her eyes for a moment before turning to start walking. Her hand lifted to motion for him to follow. Since she knew that he wanted to get his mind [i]away[/i] from and quadrental scenarios, she wasn't going to bring up the blush on his face (or the obvious feelings that he seemed to be giving off, for that matter). "As I was saying, though, you most definitely still have the potential to inspire others with your words. I don't think many could ignore such earnest preaching towards a possi8ility of everyone 8eing completely united. I think a8out how that particular story really shows the hidden potential in our people- and you, as well!" 04:26:46
[color=#005682][br] [br]As they walked, she approached an area that seemed to be the chains that bound the sufferer. She looked up at it, the cooled iron cuffs shining in a muted gray. "The fact that they appri8ed the sym8ols used against him is fascinating, as well. Some say the cool metal is similar to the cooling rage left 8ehind 8y him- and equally acts as a reminder for the remaining followers of his teachings to stay hidden to aw8 the arrival of his successor, the Knight of 8lood. In a way, just 8y existing here with us, you were a8le to contri8ute indirectly towards opening the eyes of the trolls of Alternia. After all, I personally 8elieve if you were not in another timeline destined to 8ecome the Seer of 8lood, your 'other self' would not have had the a8ility- or the visions- necessary for him to create such a magnificent impact. Your life was a8le to show him what society [i]could[/i] have 8een. Isn't it remarka8le?" She turned to him, her eyes shining with anticipation. 04:26:57
PORRIM: ((o+kay thats the who+le thing I swear 04:27:05
♋: ((2 generations of Red vs Blue 04:27:51
♋: ((will KarVris be a think soon? 04:27:59
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PORRIM: ((*sighs and grabs mo+re characters* 04:28:22
(is it the whole thing? Is it truly :V 04:28:30
PORRIM: ((yes I had to+ keep breaking it up mo+re bc she be YAPPING 04:28:42
(( we are going to have to go to the other room soon but yes the yapping 04:28:58
(uvu heart eyes at the yapfest, we love to see people jabber 04:29:22
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[bgcolor=#cc0000][color=black]KANKRI:[/color][/bgcolor] He trailed behind her without hesitation, nodding at her self-affirmation to being a large fan of The Signless. Kankri would have to be blind not to notice at least that, the necklace alone was dead giveaway, but to see some form of... transitive property applied to that admiration for himself- to be seen as a potential [i]HERO[/i] made his core constrict with nerves, the vice on this abstract portion of his being only ever happening with Damara and Porrim, respectively. He remained sensible and attentive to her lecture, enjoying the chance to learn more, even if 1. The Signless is the subject matter and 2. Thoughts other than the information being imparted loomed over him. He gulped amidst quietude, eyes directed towards the ground as he listened of... A Him He Simply Didn't Grow Into.[br] [br]The compliments were all well and good, but something else hammered along with them, an undertone of something cold and fierce. He elected to swat the ideas of any such thing away, the earth beneath them shifting from the manor's snow filled fielding to a much more sedimentary formation of stone as Aranea lead him to where The Signless morphed into The Sufferer. The irons may have been devoid of heat, but the fiery passion of... someone that [u]WAS[/u] yet [u]WASN'T[/u] him reverberated in the area- at least to Kankri he felt as though that inflamed presence was still there.[br] [br][i]Unity. Equality. Compassion.[/i] Some of t 05:24:02
He slowly walked toward the chains, being swept away in Aranea's retelling of events: how Sufferer was purged from the mortal coil, only for the instruments that wrought his suffering to be channeled into a determinative symbol of core values. How the greyed irons represented a rage that may have dulled, but was not truly extinguished... about Karkat being the truest of his successors. Kankri touched the irons, eyes closing as he idly used his powers- he could envision this fragment of history with the irons as a conduit and Aranea's superb story-telling as a driver for how impactful it was. He could see it. The pivotal moment when The Sufferer truly became revered among those in all castes: lowborn, middling, aristocrat, there was resonace with them all. The bloodlines weaving into a masterful tapestry only Kankri could view.[br] [br] He stepped away, looking toward Aranea as she went on, singing him more inadvertent appraisals- some more direct. That Kankri [i]himself[/i] caused it. That just... [i]existing[/i] and [i]trying[/i] was enough to invoke the change he wished to see in everything- that Kankri [u]was[/u] a great hero. Her coruscating eyes reaching their zenith of appreciation as she summed up her story and gazed at him, granted him full view of the glisten in them. He approaches her, face muddled with uncertainty and a crimson fever as he makes a [u]new mistake.[/u] Pushing an earnest kiss to the lips that could spin a web of stories for hours.. 05:24:20
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[color=#005682]ARANEA: Aranea watched him curiously as he approached the chains, trying to read through his mind to see what he was seeing. Being able to witness things more clearly thanks to Kankri's abilities as a realized Seer of Blood allowed her to see things she never thought she would be able to witness. In fact, she didn't even consider that he would be able to assist her in such a way.[br] [br] The realization excited her, and she decided perhaps she should have more outings like this with him. How could she have skipped over the possibility that Kankri's abilities could reveal even more detail to the stories she had been so obsessed with. Though, before she had the opportunity to bring it up, he was approaching her with a particularly uncertain expression that was equally filled with some sense of determination. She held her tongue, but hadn't expected such a soul-touching kiss to be planted upon her lips from him of all people- especially not after having toting him away from such endeavors that seemed to be flying at him from every direction. 06:00:24
[color=#005682][br] [br]She was taken aback, her own face flushing with a cool cerulean hue that contrasted the heat coming from his face almost enough for the air between them to give off steam. Aranea was at a loss for a moment, unsure of what to do, before ultimately lifting her hands to gingerly cup his cheeks and return the kiss. If she had still been alive, she was almost sure that Kankri's advances would have caused her heart to stop. Despite her own racing thoughts, she couldn't help but melt into his touch a little. The sensation of the warmth coupled with the heartfelt contact of their lips was more than she was sure she had actually experienced in their whole time in this afterlife. 06:00:31
[color=#005682][br] [br]Her body leaned in closer to his, gingerly pressing her body against his as she leaned into the kiss. After a few moments, she finally broke away from the tender kiss, albeit not parting her body from his. The skin on her face was still flushed with color- enough to almost be mistaken for her having been asphyxiated. She turned her gaze away from his sheepishly, her hands sliding down to rest on his shoulders. "Y-You... [i]Are[/i] a good kisser." Her voice was barely above a mumble as she bit down on her lower lip, her own quick heartbeat likely able to be felt from the contact between their chests. 06:00:37
[bgcolor=#cc0000][color=black]KANKRI:[/color][/bgcolor] The "fangs" of the so-called Windfang were frigid and icy like Porrim- no, much colder, but not quite as frosty as it was to be in Kurloz's embrace. He allowed to control the pacing, just as he followed her lead in her chronicling. He was rather uninvolved when it came to his hand, being a complete newbie to the etiquette that came with kissing and other forms of physical affection. Kankri sought out more of the chill Aranea brought, mind slowly drawing nothing but static the longer it went on, but was truly okay? It wasn't until she broke off the exchange to save them the pain of suffocation that it would become a bit more apparent that Kankri was, in fact, crying. Red sleeved arms managing to find a hold around her waist, closer to a hug than anything. "Th-Thank y9u..."[br] [br]His face was contorted with a harsh grimace, the anguish he felt thrashing about his core was drawn from many sources- but the biggest was his [i]failure[/i]. He held Aranea closer, head lowered and nestled into her shoulder, "I-I'm s9rry, I'm s9 fucking s9rry- f9r everything, every last facti9n 9f it, I swear I am... I-It's all my fault-" he was sorry that he kissed her so suddenly, that he seemingly dragged her into whatever mess was going on with affections, above all else: [i]he was sorry they were dead.[/i] 06:35:24
[color=#005682]ARANEA: The pain he was feeling weighed just as heavily on her own mind, as she couldn't block out what he was feeling especially from such a close proximity. When she saw that he was crying, she was a little startled. Her arms went up around his shoulders, a hand gingerly cradling the back of his head as she allowed him to take some solace in her cool embrace. She was never particularly good at comforting others, since she had an awful tendency to derail conversations into her own stories or turn the conversation towards her without thinking about it.[br] [br]She allowed him to stumble over his words for a moment, gently rubbing a circle in his upper back in an attempt to help console him. "It isn't your fault, Kankri. You know that." It was true. The universe had stacked the odds against them- the game was rigged from the beginning to prevent them from winning, to ensure that the universe that created Lord English would come into existence. "No matter how hard any of us tried, f8 had other plans for us." A few cold tears rolled down her own cheeks, be it from feeling what he was feeling or her own remorse as well. "I'm sure you could have led us to victory, had the universe not already planned our downfall." Her voice was softer than before, keeping her tone more hushed as if to avoid disturbing the air around them. "How long have you felt like this?" She couldn't stop herself from asking the question- almost feeling a little guilty that it had taken her so 06:45:21
[color=#005682]long to notice. 06:45:24
♋: ((man this is way cooler than two ancestors who didn't even live at the same time in their relative histories having beef then fucking)) 07:01:33
♋: ((but i think its an interesting characterization)) 07:02:08
PORRIM: ((LMAOO 07:02:54
(( look man you wanted to smash i'm giving you smash 07:03:08
♋: ((man... I just like drama and making jokes and making out)) 07:05:04
♋: ((is that really so alien?)) 07:05:14
♋: (( -roleplaying as an alien- )) 07:05:22
[bgcolor=#cc0000][color=black]KANKRI:[/color][/bgcolor] Kankri trembled, whether it was because he was about to start sobbing or if he was frustrated with himself for a plethora of reason was unknown. It could be all of it, it could be none of it. The Universe didn't want to see them succeed, Paradox Space had just decided they were playthings- testers to get all the kinks out, mere theater hands to set the stage for the [i]real performers[/i]. As ineradicable as that truth was, even though he knew there was absolutely nothing to be done- nothing more he could have tried, no better cards left in the deck, and that they just weren't meant to proceed... "F9r eternity and even m9re-" he slightly clenched at the fabric of her dress if she were the only thing holding him up- she very well could be.[br] [br]"A-All I ever wanted was t9 s-save every9ne- t9 6e everything y9u think y9u can see in me- t9 6e st-str9ng en9ugh t9 6e a [u]REAL[/u] l-leader that c9uld m-make sure y9u c9uld all [i]LIVE[/i], I WANTED Y9U ALL T9 LIVE, EVEN IF I HAD T9 DIE AL9NE! I-" He was agonized, he wanted to make it all go away: this damning fate he felt he'd cursed them too. He pulled from her shoulder to see her own tears, Kankri feeling as though he was being disgustingly inconsiderate. He pressed another kiss to her, choosing to power through the pain and the tears. What else could he possibly hope to do? Why should Aranea be forced to bare the brunt of his pain without any form of reparation? 07:06:00
(i like being a crab :v *mr.krabs walk cycle* 07:06:36
[color=#005682]ARANEA: Her own hands feebly gripped at the back of his sweater, his own feelings unearthing her own frustrations at the fate that had been forced upon them. Just as he did, she wanted her friends to live and succeed- to be happy and live full lives. It was unfair, and she knew there was nothing to be done about it. None of them could do anything in the afterlife- aside from possibly try to help those who were made to succeed.[br] [br]One of her hands came back to rest on his cheek as she pressed her lips back against his, even though deep down she could feel that wasn't really something he wanted to do in the moment. She wouldn't hold him in it for long, her thumb idly wiping away some of the tears from his face. "I know... And I think that resolve is something else I've always admired a8out you." Aranea lifted her hand away for just a moment to wipe some of her tears, before leaning in to embrace him tightly with her own face pressed into his shoulder. It knocked her glasses askew, them fogging up some from the tears wetting them. "I'm sorry... I didn't know you've 8een feeling like this all this time..." She went back to helplessly gripping the back of his sweater, the both of them clinging to each other for some semblance of support. "At the very least... We can all still 8e together here. Even if we can no longer live- I'm happy we have each other." If they had all been damned to float alone aimlessly, their existences would be much more miserable. 07:14:51
[bgcolor=#cc0000][color=black]KANKRI:[/color][/bgcolor] Was there solace in unity if it had to come with caveats of post mortem? Maybe... Kankri could not say for certain and perhaps that tumultuous ambivalence was what's plagued him and his unequivocal outlook on the idea that [i]He[/i] did this. That he was responsible. He wasn't strong enough, he wasn't fast enough, smart enough, good enough, ENOUGH of ANYTHING. He managed some last ditch effort, he pushed back- he tried with all the adamance possible, sparing no clemency toward probabilities of a loss. And he failed. He just... Kankri raised a hand, gently cresting his hand to the back of the cerulean's head, smoothing out her hair. Kankri had no way of knowing it, but Porrim's attempts at coddling and pacification toward him had, inadvertently, granted him some methods to use.[br] [br] "It's 9kay... y9u're 9kay- 9r at least, y9u will 6e.. like y9u said, we're all here t9gether.." was papping her back with one hand as the other gently ran through her hair in nice easy strokes, "I didn't... I didn't want any9ne t9 kn9w, s9 it's fine y9u were n9ne-the-wiser.. shhhh, shhhh." He had never attempted to shooshpap anyone, nor did he allow Porrim to ever truly work her magic on him, yet it seemed as though he had a natural knack for it, slowly rocking their bodies to neat rhythm. The swaying meant to offer nothing more than a nice feeling, maybe akin to light waves of water against a little lifeboat? 07:36:35
[color=#005682]ARANEA: Aranea felt his e 07:38:59
PORRIM: ((blo+wing up the planet 07:39:03
PORRIM: ((gn 07:39:05
(daaaaamn :v the planet has to go over that? 07:40:32
♋: ((ok I will be back, hopefully I can wake up early tomorrow and write a reply but if I don't then hopefully I get off work early)) 07:44:18
♋: ((peace out)) 07:44:21
(:v yosh rest eezy 07:44:34
[color=#005682]ARANEA: Aranea felt his efforts to be particularly soothing. In fact, she wasn't sure there were trolls who seemed to have such a innate ability at soothing others. The quivering plaguing her shoulders soothed itself quickly from his gentle affections, her hands splaying against his back as if to hold his warmth closer. There probably wasn't a single iteration of her that would have guessed that she would be on the receiving end of comforting from [i]the[/i] Kankri Vantas.[br] [br]She supposed he was right. Avoiding being invasive often left her out of the loop on people's feelings, especially when she was generally given a rather wide berth from the others. Soft sniffles could be heard, muffled by the thick red wool donning the other troll's frame. The soothing notions were almost enough to lull her to sleep, but she was able to regain her composure with another sniffle as she turned her face away from him. "Thank you, Kankri..." She murmured her thanks, tentatively pulling herself from his embrace to remove her glasses to be wiped clean. She let out a quiet, pathetic laugh as she returned her glasses to her face, cheeks still hinting at a deeper shade of blue. For once, she was at a loss for words, ringing her hands anxiously as though she were a wiggler having been approached by her first crush. "Um... I... I'd like to spend more time like this, sometime. Just the two of us. If you could feel so inclined to spare more of your time for me. That is- If this 07:49:49
[color=#005682]hasn't been an unpleasant experience for you. I-I've really enjoyed this..." She gingerly reached her hands back out to take hold of his, her usually confident gaze avoiding his face for perhaps the first time in a millenia. Usually she was very proper about looking at the person she was speaking to. 07:49:56
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PORRIM: ((hello+ 08:02:28
♊: ((hey 08:02:41
(( ayo 08:02:51
♊: ((psii is still tired on the couch, awkwardly looking at dolorosa btw lmao 08:03:49
PORRIM: ((psii shitting himself when tiny signless and tiny mindfang are spending quality time to+gether 08:03:54
PORRIM: ((o+h mb 08:03:58
♊: ((war alert war alert 08:04:17
(( lmao he's gonna be mad when he finds out mindfang is banging an alt of his bestie 08:04:39
[color=#008141]♍: "Have you tried any of them, yet?" She walked further into the room, shifting herself as elegantly as ever to seat herself a respectable distance from the Psiioniic. She was, of course, referring to the sweets that she had given him before to help with any possible migraines. Momma Rosa knows how to make edibles if only to keep Psii under control. 08:05:52
♊: ((that's trauma fuel 08:05:53
(( meulin and kurloz bout to be psii's drug dealers later 08:06:40
♊: "I did- thank you ma'am... they are as good as I remember-" Only one troll was able to make him talk in such a respectful way and that troll was Dolorosa. He wouldn't dare to make her mad, that woman was scary even if he grew up to be taller than her. 08:07:32
[color=#008141]♍: Her lips lifted into a faint smile at his response. "That's good. It had been a long time since I'd been able to make them." Or much of anything, for that matter. She folded her hands in her lap, closing her eyes as she allowed herself enough leniency to lean into the back of the couch. "How are things here?" 08:10:23
PORRIM: ((i may need to+ sleep so+o+n it is 4am 08:10:52
♊: ((damn 08:11:23
PORRIM: ((man imagine timezo+nes 💔 08:11:36
PORRIM: ((drinking so+me co+ffee rn so+ I sho+uld be able to+ stay fo+r a little while lo+nger 08:12:02
♊: "Chaotic at best... there are some teenagers and I bet you are already thinking of taking care of them as usual. Some are more... docile than others but they are still teenagers and therefore unpredictable beasts." 08:12:30
(>:v all that damn COVFEFE but none for me- 08:13:18
[color=#008141]♍: A soft laugh left her lips. "Yes, as most teenagers are. Even Kanny was quite a handful." She opened her eyes, turning her gaze towards him. "How have you been faring? You know I can tell when something is bothering you." 08:13:54
(( meanwhile i'm just barely making it to 5 am so i can have some semblance of a medication schedual 08:15:11
(( oops 08:15:14
PORRIM: ((real 08:15:20
[bgcolor=#cc0000][color=black]KANKRI:[/color][/bgcolor] He allowed her to go, taking the frost that subsequently gave him a chance to cool down with her. The scarlet in his face had receded rather nicely, soft brushes of pale rosé being left as remnants to the excitement that had run it's course. "It was... n9 6ig deal." He never would have thought that Miss Aranea Serket would be thanking him for something of... well, of [i]any[/i] nature really. Kankri retained some excess moisture in his eyes, but he wasn't that concerned about it, hearing her out in her entirety as the cerulean seemed extra bashful. What was that supposed to mean? Well, it was clear Aranea didn't hate him- in a very, very [i]serious[/i] way that could have been a genuine threat to his afterlife. Which he is thankful for, the taller troll of mutant blood would have held no reservations if she had ended up showing distaste for him.[br] [br]It's what he deserved, but instead here she was, offering up more of her time to spend with him. He didn't quite get the implications, a smidgen concerned that he may have somehow managed to break Aranea's mental state, if even just a crack, but he took her hand all the same. His smile was weak, the soaked bags under his eyes did little help Kankri look as proper as he would like to appear, "I w9uld n9t 6e 9pp9sed t9 such arrangements at all. Like I said, I'm m9re than willing t9 em6ark 9n any excursi9n y9u'd wish." Kankri's time slots just seem to get busier and bus 08:15:30
♊: "I know you can see through my soul and read my thoughts, that's scary but... I've been better-" Psii REALLY doesn't want to say 'the war..." in front of Dolorosa. He doesn't want to act like his thinkpan got slightly worse due to the helm. 08:15:30
PORRIM: ((meanwhile me fo+rgetting to+ take my nighttime meds until just a bit ago+ 08:15:33
(tomorrow is the last work day of the week before i get my days off so idc how little sleep I get tonite >:v i've been tweaking all week 08:16:17
PORRIM: ((so+ real actually bro+ 08:17:10
(everyday has been me entering and starting to tweak frame one so I really just gotta not commit a criminal offense and I win :V 08:17:44
[color=#008141]♍: "I don't have those kinds of abilities, I just know you well enough to see when there's something wrong." She stretched a hand out, gently resting it over his knee. "I understand if you don't want to talk about it. I'm sure we both have our fair share of things that we would rather not divulge to each other unless absolutely necessary. Or, at least, not so soon after seeing each other again." 08:18:38
♊: "It's just... shameful at best. I don't really want to give you a graphical description even if you can get the idea- You were already forced to watch your son die, it wouldn't be fair to describe how one of his followers got tortured as well..." 08:20:06
[color=#005682]ARANEA: She squeezed his hand slightly, her cheeks flushing a little darker once more at his prompt agreement to more potential outings. Would these be... D8s? Aranea was quick to push that thought from her pan, her free hand reaching up to wipe some excess tears from Kankri's face. She was careful not to be too aggressive in doing so, her touch almost as gentle as a feather across his skin. "I suppose now would 8e a good time for a 8reak from... All of this." She glanced towards the Sufferer's chains, turning her body to start guiding him back to the center of the bubble. The lingering memory of the execution would fade into the bubbles once more as they continued to morph and change around them.[br] [br]"I hope it wasn't rude of me, 8ut I did peek into your mind 8riefly to see what you were seeing 8ack there." It was left unsaid whether that was part of the reason that his reaction had effected her so strongly. Her hand shifted, tentatively intertwining her fingers with his. She pressed her free hand to her cheek briefly, swallowing hard from the feelings caught in her throat. "If you are ever in need of me, as well, please feel free to seek me out. I'm quite skilled at finding where I'm needed." Aranea's gaze lifted up to his face briefly, her blush darkening as it dawned upon her that Kankri certainly was a rather handsome troll. She'd never given herself the opportunity to think so before. 08:25:22
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[color=#008141]♍: She offered a sorrowful smile towards him, closing her eyes for a moment. "We all were forced into harsh environments after his death..." She would be lying if she said the images didn't haunt her mind on a regular basis. "That was the harsh reality that we tried to fight against." 08:27:14
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♊: "You didn't deserve that fate... no one like you deserves to suffer such loss and being forced to accept it." But deep down he thought that he actually deserved it. 08:34:55
[color=#008141]♍: "I could say the same for all of us." There was a long pause of silence, where one could swear her gaze would sear through the floorboards from how intense it was. "I suppose we are lucky to see each other again, thanks to this... Afterlife?" 08:36:18
♊: "Afterlife... hell, whatever this is. It seems like we can get anything we want if we imagine it. There are several incarnations of ourselves and... I have a descendant without recalling donating to the drones-" 08:37:45
[color=#008141]♍: She lifted a brow, almost a little amused at the thought of a small version of Psii. "Oh? Well, I suppose our own origins were just as puzzling." 08:39:07
PORRIM: ((brb 08:40:05
♊: "If I ever see him again, I will bring him to you." Psii sighed before taking another bite to the snack Dolorosa made for him. "This really calms my migraines down... thank you." 08:41:00
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(:v ello ello ello 08:52:09
(awe cmon mein <:v 08:52:32
(>:v KAMEHAMESLEEP 08:53:09
[bgcolor=#cc0000][color=black]KANKRI:[/color][/bgcolor] Kankri shut his eyes as her hand came near, allowing her to alleviate his face of any residual tears. He was once again following her will little pushback, rather accustomed to how bubbles can shift and mold when transferring from one to the next. It did not mean the sight was any less psychedelic in nature. He had come out for nothing more than breaks and instead Kankri had somehow managed to drag Aranea into his folly... his body sighed in its movements in spite of the sound never breaching his lips. Kankri did not wish to bring anyone down any further, but if she really wanted his, she could have it- he was not opposed in the slightest. They were friends after all. He smiled upon hearing her intrusion, paying mind to the physical adjustments she made, the cool of her touch putting his restless thoughts at ease for the time being, "Y9u're amazing, I w9uld have never guessed y9u'd have the a6ility t9 gain access t9 my [u]Sight[/u] thr9ugh y9ur mental pr9wess." He let his eyes close in the first bit of tranquility he's felt in a while these past few days, "That is fav9ra6le insight, I'll 6e sure t9 have s9me s9rt 9f arrangement made s99n." His eyes revealed themselves once more to look at her flushed face. He can't say he's ever seen Aranea Serket with such discountenance. That unfortunately was his doing, wasn't it?[br] [br][@ARANEA] 08:53:38
PORRIM: ((back so+rry I go+t distracted cleaning bc I fo+rgo+t garbage co+mes to+day 09:03:08
[color=#008141]♍: "I certainly would like to meet him, given the opportunity." She brought her hand back to her own lap, folding it over the other. "Of course. It's truly unfortunate that even in death certain health concerns still plague us." 09:06:23
♊: "It is a shame but... I'm glad you are here. I was missing you and those two idiots weren't listening to me-" 09:10:06
[color=#008141]♍: She laughed softly. "You know how they are. I can't imagine what you went through while they were preoccupied with each other all the time. They certainly get absorbed in their own world." 09:11:52
PORRIM: ((i must go+ lay do+wn 09:22:47
PORRIM: ((ill talk to+ u later I ho+pe ur day go+es well 09:23:05
♊: ((sleep well! 09:28:08
♊: "They do... Disciple was naked, not anymore thank whoever deity is trying to take care of us." 09:28:38
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(RELEASE MEEEEEEEEE! RELEASE MEEEEEEEE! 20:56:40
(( freedom for the kankri 20:59:04
(>:v why do i have 40 minutes left, this is BULLSHIT 21:00:08
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(I am released :v... my sanity stats are at an all time low 21:51:18
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PORRIM: ((sucks ur brain o+ut ur ear 21:52:11
(<:v awe cmon mein... 21:52:36
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[color=#005682]ARANEA: Her mental abilities weren't something she had really been complimented on before- aside from superficial compliments to try to get her to use them for someone else's benefit. She squeezed his hand gently, being sure not to use too much strength in doing so. There was a very vast difference in just their physical strength, after all. "Well, I have 8een given the opportunity to perfect 8oth my a8ilities with my innate mental mastery as well as my expertise as a Sylph of Light thanks to us 8eing in these 8u88les. I'm sure you could say the same for your a8ilities as a Seer of 8lood." She rested her fingertips over her necklace, looking back up towards Kankri. "If anything, I don't think it will 8e too difficult for you to find me. Showing up out of nowhere seems to 8e something you have mastered just as well- I can only assume that you are a8le to use your a8ilities as a seer to find where you need or want to 8e?" 22:09:57
(Freddy Fazbear, but he's freaky so it's called Five Freaks at Freakdy's :v 22:15:41
[color=#008141]♍: One of her hands lifted to press between her brows as she let out a deep sigh. "At the very least she isn't running around like a freshly hatched wiggler anymore." She'd seen her and Signless earlier and they were both very much clothed, after all. 22:15:43
PORRIM: ((u o+k? 22:15:59
(>:v no im hungry as hell 22:16:55
♊: "I am sorry to give you such news, you don't deserve that but trust me I didn't like the situation... would you like this new thing called hot chocolate as a way to say I'm sorry for telling you that awful fact?" 22:17:46
[color=#008141]♍: She lowered her hand, giggling softly. "Sure, I think I'd like to try that. It sounds like it must be quite a delicacy." 22:19:16
♊: "It is one. I will get you one." Psii groaned as he stood up and headed to the fridge. Thankfully, he was able to get a cup of hot chocolate from there. It was a bit ironic, but it worked. 22:20:49
[color=#008141]♍: Dolorosa opted to wait in her seat for his return, watching him open the meal vault to pull something out. She wasn't going to question why something that was hot was in a usually cooled container. 22:22:27
♊: "Here you go... ma'am- hot chocolate" 22:23:15
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(:v okay i have donuts, lets GEDDIT 22:23:59
PORRIM: ((bro+ is no+t co+nsuming nutrients 22:24:25
[color=#008141]♍: She took the cup gingerly, blowing slightly on the hot liquid before taking a careful sip. "Oh, this certainly is quite good. Where did you find out about it?" 22:24:58
(>:v SILENCE, i am a CRAB, I can consume WHATEVER I GET MY PINCHERS ON 22:28:20
♊: "Believe it or not, a young highblood offered it to me while I was talking with that sweaty creep called Darkleer. Kurloz is a nice kid, I promise." 22:32:13
[color=#008141]♍: At the mention of a highblood, she certainly seemed a little tense. Especially after he mentioned the name of the particular troll. It was a wonder it hadn't been laced with something. Though, she wasn't sure something like that would work on a ghost, anyhow... "I see... I suppose this place has some strange trolls- including alternate versions of people we know." 22:35:48
♊: "It is hard to get used to it... trust me, I still feel strange talking about Kurloz or the alternate Meulin- at least he's making me talk in sign language, I was getting rusty so... that's something." 22:38:27
[color=#008141]♍: She allowed her hands to circle the cup, warming them a little. "He's making you speak in sign language? Does he not want to hear your voice?" 22:40:29
♊: "He cannot... talk. So we only communicate via sign language." 22:41:05
[color=#008141]♍: Her brows lifted a little. "Oh..." She could never imagine the highblood from their timeline being mute of all things. "I see. That was a little short-sighted of me." 22:42:51
♊: "At least you didn't think he was a threat and were so close to begin hissing and throwing optic blasts..." 22:43:27
♊: ((and I go eep! 22:43:27