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Your Message: Smilies [get more]	[quote="ThreadLurkingComorant" pid='10971' dateline='1650704381'] [font=Courier New,Courier,monospace][size=medium][img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/931765514257190932/967346614236745748/unknown.png[/img][/size]  [size=medium][color=#000000]Tiles: As much as the offer tempts me, you haven’t wronged me in any way and I have friends to catch up with. I’d hate to worry them further… you have my mercy.[/color] [color=#000000]Fielder: Understandable move, ye got your priorities right now. Must say though I wouldn’t mind a rematch at some point.[/color][/size]  [size=medium][color=#000000]Tiles: I’m sure I’ll spar again, whether it be you or someone else on my path… now if you could leave the way I’ll gladly take my leave but I’d love a chance to fight you again in the future. [/color] [color=#000000]Fielder: Absolutely, something more formal perhaps. Now allow me to lead. [/color] [color=#000000]The two of you make your way out of the tiny corner you brawled in and toward the bigger streets. They were just as perpetually soaked as the ones in your world but with a glossiness akin to oil all across the main roads. Shadows that vaguely resemble people in a crowd casually passed you with little acknowledgment [/color] [color=#000000]Fielder: Don’t mind them, just reflections of the surface world. [/color] [color=#000000]Tiles: Can they be harmed? Or harm me for that matter?[/color] [color=#000000]Fielder: Nah, not the same as the ones you or your friends might encounter of yourselves. They’re merely illusionary until someone steps through the glass. [/color] [color=#000000]Tiles: Noted… [/color] [color=#000000]Fielder: Your friends are the rabbit and the sword yes?[/color] [color=#000000]Tiles: Mmhmm. I take it you’re monitoring them?[/color] [color=#000000]Fielder: Monitor everyone, have to keep an eye out for crown business. As I said, place is meant to be a haven for those avoiding the rule above.  They’re just around the corner. [/color] [color=#000000]Tiles: That was fast….[/color] [color=#000000]Fielder: I didn’t take you that far off from your path. I would’ve bounced you back though if you couldn’t prove to have fight. [/color] [color=#000000]Tiles: Mm…. [/color] [color=#000000]Fielder: I’m gonna send ye off with them. Between you and me I got a few comments on those two. [/color] [color=#000000]Tiles: Oh?[/color] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/931765514257190932/967346324699774996/unknown.png[/img] [color=#000000]Fielder: Both of them are certainly… interesting. Rabbit there? Got some kind of twisted magic to him, gave me a real run for me money. Yer lucky to have him on your side because he’s a bit troublesome when he doesn’t like you. [/color] [color=#000000]Fielder: And sword there? Xey managed to get through with wits alone. Don’t always need to fight when you’re good with words ye know? Plus I couldn’t be mean to a face that sweet. Anyway keep them close, got a feeling they might be lucky for ye. [/color] [color=#000000]Tiles: I’ll do my best, I really do want to get to know them better.[/color] [color=#000000]You see them in the distance ahead. You give them a little wave.[/color] [color=#000000]Fielder: Wish you luck in that regard. Now I’m off if that’s fine with you, I’ll be keeping an eye. You’re welcome here. [/color] [color=#000000]Tiles: Of course-[/color] [color=#000000]As you turn, Fielder has vanished.[/color] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/931765514257190932/967347028457844747/unknown.png[/img] [color=#000000]Courier: There you are! Who were you talking to just now?[/color] [color=#000000]Tiles: The watchmen of this place I think… they’re gone though. [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/931765514257190932/967347291822379028/unknown.png[/img][/color] [color=#000000]Gallows: Ah, yeah that happens. There’s a few of them around here. Don’t tend to be big fans of me but we respect each other enough. [/color] [color=#000000]Tiles: Oh?[/color] [color=#000000]Gallows: Is what it is I supposed. You alright? You look a bit different. [/color] [color=#000000]Courier: Got a bit of a wardrobe change it’d seem.[/color] [color=#000000]Tiles: Happens in this place apparently…[/color] [color=#000000]Gallows: Ah… you might’ve discovered the start of some good magic. We can talk about it in a bit, have a secondary objective of sorts here before we meet Starman.[/color] [color=#000000]Courier: Do we? I wasn’t told anything.[/color] [color=#000000]Gallows: Mm. Have to meet up with a potential ally who could net us a lot of assistance in the effort. She’s on the way to our exit point-[/color] [color=#000000]Before he can even get any words out, the rabbit's hit with the sheer impact of a large, fancily dressed woman of an ambiguous species practically tackling him, picking him up and spinning him into a hug as best as she can with a scepter in hand. [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/931765514257190932/967348591146442762/unknown.png[/img][/color][/size]  [size=medium][color=#000000]????: Gallows! I can't believe I happened to run into you! My sweet little-[/color][/size]  [size=medium][color=#000000]She stops her spin as she notices you and Courier, using her scepter to steady both her and Gallows[/color][/size] [size=medium][color=#000000]You give a little wave, not wanting to interrupt the two of them but clearly catching her attention. [/color][/size]  [size=medium][color=#000000]Gallows: Missed you, really wish you hadn't caught me in the middle of work right now honest...[/color][/size] [size=medium][color=#000000]She can't help but pout a bit, settling for placing a kiss right between his ears.[/color][/size]  [size=medium][color=#000000]????: I was hoping we could squeeze a date in...[/color][/size] [size=medium][color=#000000]????: But the crown never rests, right?[/color][/size] [size=medium][color=#000000]Gallow: Never does... Might have some free time latter tonight after this job though. You busy yourself? Wouldn't mind you walking with us on the way.[/color] [color=#000000]????: Yes [i]please[/i].[/color][/size] [size=medium][color=#000000]????: I'm on my way to my own business with the gang, but when I saw you, they said I could go on ahead and we could rendezvous later.[/color][/size] [size=medium][color=#000000]????: Guess I wouldn't have had time to stick around either, but a girl can dream, right?[/color][/size] [size=medium][color=#000000]Gallows: We'll make up for it soon, been too long really... anyway I've got a new person with me so It'd be good to introduce them properly.[/color] [color=#000000]????: I see this...always nice to see you too, Courier. [/color][/size] [size=medium][color=#000000]????: Forgive my manners, you know how I get around him.[/color][/size] [size=medium][color=#000000]Courier: I know how it is, can't blame you two for being excited. Honestly if we weren't handling something right now I'd say just drop him off later.[/color] [color=#000000]????: Oohh, an offer to snatch him away...another time![/color][/size] [size=medium][color=#000000]????: For now...[/color][/size] [size=medium][color=#000000]She turns to face you, still holding Gallows in a squeeze. [/color][/size]  [size=medium][color=#000000]????: I am the almighty Court Wizard! Supposed necromancer, boss of spectral crime, and local lover of particular rabbits![/color][/size] [size=medium][color=#000000]????: But you're a friend of Gallows, so just Motley will do unless we're in public.[/color][/size] [size=medium][color=#000000]You give a little bow in return. [/color][/size]  [size=medium][color=#000000]Tiles: The Last Knight of Tiles, Tiles for short.[/color][/size] [size=medium][color=#000000]Motley: A [i]knight[/i]?[/color][/size] [size=medium][color=#000000]Motley: Hmmm.[/color][/size] [size=medium][color=#000000]Motley: What's the story there?[/color][/size][/font]   [hr] [font=Courier New,Courier,monospace]Kolita: Quick question, could I have challenged Fielder to anything else? Anura: A little.. but it feels right for the character to do a actual spar honestly? So don't feel bad. Kolita: Huh... and could I have challenged them to a card game? Anura: If you had thought about it sure, one of your party members sure did. I think you can figure out who!  Kolita: What a dork.[/font] [/quote]
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Posted by Ignispark - 02-26-2024, 06:22 AM

...so, maybe not quite in the as soon as possible vein, but any old experiments or concepts you've never quite gotten to work before as far as equipment. What's on the cutting edge of your work that's yet to see its proper limelight?

Posted by ThreadLurkingComorant - 02-26-2024, 05:58 AM

Tiles: Like I said,I’ll always need the work, especially if I’m against a “hateful sky” as you’ve put it.. ???: That’s fair really.. Tiles: Good reason why guilds prioritize knights who have skills other than combat. To be given the bigger jobs you need to be the best fighter or need to bring things to the table other than a will to clash blades. Tiles: After all, at the end of the day we’re not a military. The cat nodded. ???: I suppose that’s true.. Tiles: I do have to wonder though, what makes me so appealing as a canvas? ???:  I said too much outloud, I’m sorry.. Tiles: I’m not bothered just… curious. It sounds like you’re very drawn to the idea. ???: Well.. ???: Many things! Knights carry a wide variety of equipment, they prefer personally crafted pieces vs mass produced versions if possible. ???: With the rise of factory made gear among the crown, my work is more about efficiency per dollar than anything else. ???: You lose the finer details, lest you be commissioned for a handful of elites. ???: You’re clearly one who has an interest in more unusual equipment. ???: A lance is hardly the most common dueling weapon. Yours is an execution tool, no? TIles: It is. ???: Not commonly used for fighting.. Tiles: Mm.. suppose not. ???: Your choice of attire stands out as well. ???: Dress is beautiful, even with the wear and tear it’s take but.. Is it all that practical? You move in it well but.. Tiles: It’s… personal. We’ll put it at that. Tiles: Is it really that simple? ???:  Well.. ???: Hold on we’re having internal difficulties.. Tiles: Should I get help? ???: No just.. Picking our wording widely. ???: ….Photogenic? ???: We’ll work with that. You’re incredibly photogenic in a way I’ve never seen. Pences who take up the sword are historically more.. Tiles: Rough? I’m no different in that regard. Just.. well as you put it, a little photogenic. ???: Right.. If you were to allow me honor of being your main smith.. perhaps I could learn to love this place rather quickly. Tiles:.. Creme? The cat made a pitchy noise in response, cadence shifting. ???: I mean, I would like that as well.. ???: But… ???: I plan to do my best no matter how you feel about the idea.. ???: And.. if you could think of some things you’d like, I could start planning and talking to people here about making it happen! What’s your license category? Tiles: Master of Blades primary, Proficient in Wands. ???: A spellblade, that explains a lot yes.. Tiles: Mmhmm! Is that helping? The cat’s cadence shifted again. ???: Yes but… Master of Blades is a very intensive discipline. ???: One you wield with such calmness. Tiles: I am aware of the stigma.. ???: The mark of the destroyer.. ???: What does that mean to you? Tiles: responsibility, courage, to be the hand that clears the old king’s home. And if all goes well, I’ll pave a clearing for something better to be built in its place. Tiles: I am the people’s demolition crew, nothing more and nothing less. The cat couldn’t help but purr at that. Tiles:... Ibarra? ???:... No? Tiles: You’re.. Hmm. Alright I suppose. ???: What is it? Tiles: I.. appreciate eagerness, as forward as it is. The cat’s cadence changed again. Creme: Spooked her… Tiles: I can tell. I’ll figure out what to make of that. It’s a pleasant noise I suppose. Creme: Like this? An attempt was made, but she was fairly bad at being a cat. It does get a smile out of you at least, enough for Creme’s eyes to light up. Creme: S-So, with all that established.. Um.. Perhaps we can talk a little business? You were here for something so we should probably handle that too but.. I would like to brainstorm potential ways to assist you as soon as possible.. She was flustered, and her eyeliner was smeared as well. It kind of works as a look actually... At the very least though,she seemed in a much better mood.

Posted by skinstealer - 02-23-2024, 11:05 PM

like i said, i'll always need work, especially if i'm standing against a hateful sky as you say. what is it about me that makes me such an appealing canvas, though? it sounds like you're very drawn in.

Posted by ThreadLurkingComorant - 02-23-2024, 04:36 AM

You don’t hesitate to leap into action, Courier and Lash will understand if you’re late. Tiles: I’m here. Tiles: If there’s anything I can do- The cat tightens her curl around the pillow. ???: I know you don’t care much for me. ???: You don’t have to pretend to be nice. Tiles: I’m not pretending to be anything. Tiles: We just met today but… you are a potential comrade. Tiles: And I do appreciate you tuning up my lance… ???: ..Did I do good? Tiles: You did.. ???: You hurt me with it.. You pause for a moment to ponder her words. Tiles: Are you Creme or Ibarra? ???: B-both? I feel disjoined being outside of the mirror.. And I feel like a prisoner inside my body right now.  Tiles: Have you been alone this whole time? I’m sure someone can help you- ???: Dive tried to pick a fight, didn’t go far. Jackie? He came out of Bastion to talk things down, but Baston tired out pretty much immediately after. ???: Must be someone very special, if they managed to brute force into this world.. Tiles: He is.. Where’s Dive now? They didn’t hurt him, did they- ???: No, they’re just.. Talking with him in the gathering hall. Tiles: Do you want me to get him- ???: No, not right now. ???: If I’m honest though I don’t want to be left alone right now. ???: Part of me wants to know you, part of me wishes you stranded me in that world. ???:  But.. ultimately nobody hates you here. Tiles: You were given an opportunity. Tiles: Don’t feel happy about your collaboration with the crown… but I recognize your struggle. The cat nods, wiping her face just a little. ???: Don’t blame you, hate myself too for that. ???: I tried to get out of it plenty of times, and everytime I just… froze. ???: Cut down at every attempt to make it out of that world. ???: Bailing at the last second when I swore I’d escape this cursed land and move to something legitimate.. ???: Doesn’t matter. Tiles: Now’s as good a chance as any.. ???: Easy for you to say. ???: Now that I’m here I know I’m committed. ???: Creme is more than happy to take your side. I… Ibarra is not. ???: We can only maintain a front for so long but ultimately, we will lose all of it. Our home, the family shop, all of my materials.. Gone. ???: I know this group looks promising to you but.. For me it’s a dead end. ???: That rabbit, Gallows? Kind man, but if he’s the best they could’ve sent for us I don’t think I could make anything to equip this drowning city for war. The cat’s eyes start to water again. Tiles: And what of me? Tiles: I’ll always need work from you, should you be willing... ???: Y-you offer? I mean.. The cat, or perhaps cats...? They were very visibly flustered at this. ???: Powerful, a perfect model for my equipment but.. ???: You’re but one ant against a hateful sky. ???: I’d love to work with someone like you though. Make so many wonderful spades and mails.. ???: A truly heroic knight like you, the canvas of dreams... ???: Is that too far? If I am fated to be here... I'd like to make so much for you, anything you desire.

Posted by skinstealer - 02-12-2024, 03:57 AM

ask them if there's anything that you could do to help calm them down, ground them lash and courier will understand if you're late coming back. it's important to be here right now

Posted by ThreadLurkingComorant - 02-08-2024, 04:18 AM

Tiles: Are you wanting to invite her over? If it’d make you feel better I wouldn’t mind.. Lash: That’s not really up to me- Courier: I’m allowing it, feel like it’s a bit wrong not to. Courier: Considering her brand and such. Lash: Mm.. it’s in the name and all. Tiles: She did prep something rather nice earlier.. Courier: Mm! Wouldn’t mind seeing if she has more secrets. Lash made a rift appear in front of you. Lash: Pick her up? Think she’d appreciate being checked on by someone who’s also new to this. Lash: And with your pact it’s easier to warp you in and out. Tiles: I’ll see what I can do- The rift immediately dived into you, pulling you through the other side. You stumble just briefly enough to make a noise, startling the cat laying on her bed. Tiles: Sorry, don’t mean to disturb but… Tiles: Would you be interested in a little time to socialize- You’re cut off by a whimper coming from her. You get a bit closer, offering a hand. Tiles: Are you okay? ???: ???: I’m scared of what might end up happening… She looks at you with a face that’d clearly been crying for a good while. Tiles: Creme…. ???: No… Not sure honestly.. ???: I want to go home…

Posted by skinstealer - 02-08-2024, 02:00 AM

...do you want to invite her, lash? would that make you feel a bit better?

Posted by ThreadLurkingComorant - 02-01-2024, 06:52 PM

Tiles: Hmm.. Tiles: Just a quick question? Courier: Yes? Tiles: What kind of sword *are* you? Courier: What do you mean? Tiles: Built like a clubbing tool on one end, those serrations are akin to those of a parrying blade.. Tiles: And there’s a possibility you may be a rather large bread knife. Courier:.. I do like the idea of kitchen work.. Tiles: Is that a thing? There must be something you enjoy while existing purely as a sword. Courier: Not in particular, I just.. Like being me like that sometimes I suppose? Courier: Like being allowed to lounge in just shorts and a loose shirt is the best comparison. Courier: Casual. Tiles: That makes sense… Courier: It’s nice to be in the hands of pretty swordsmen too sometimes but.. That’s just me. Tiles: Do I classify as such? Courier: I would say so, at least as far as your kind go? Tiles:... Pick your next words wisely. Courier: It’s not what you’re thinking, just… Courier: I am a being of a drastically different standard of biology from most of our group. Though I can take up residence in a body closer to yours, I’m about as similar to you as a tree. Tiles: Does it make interacting with people weird? Courier: No…. does make me easy to bully probably. Courier: Lashy’s like me too in a way. Lash: I suppose that’s true… Tiles: Really? Lash: Mmhmm! Well… less so. Lash: My true face is well… The eye her necklace seemed a little embarrassed. Tiles: Cute though. Courier: Isn’t it? Lash: My nature is as a extension of aspects of my source. Lash: I’m my own person, but in a way that branches off… Courier: Aye.. Lash: Have a bad habit of running my mouth though. Styx has a tendency to… keep his reservations on many things. I’m a little more willing to express them which.. Lash: They are my own feelings just as much as his as they are mine but.. Lash: I have to pick and choose sometimes. Because I know he’s upset if I’m too transparent. Courier: You’ve got right to express. Lash: Mmmm.. Lash: As the term implies, anything I do is an extension of him by Proxy. Lash: Have to say, surprised he didn’t offer you to create one. Tiles: Does he usually? Lash: Mmhmm.. At least when his pact gives you as much as he’s done. Lash: Really just sweetener after sweetener for less than he usually asks. Lash: If I know him, he’s probably thinking in two spaces. Tiles: Those being? Lash: He wants to take the load off of Gallows. Even he’s feeling how overworked that poor rabbit’s body is at this point.. Lash: And he’s prepping to jump host if Gallows becomes unable to maintain work on the frontlines. Tiles: Doesn’t seem the type to want to be there in the first place, Styx. Lash: No.. But hitching a ride with someone who can is generally preferred. Lash: Powerful, but not much of a fighter.. Lash: No point in making contract with a host who has what you already do. Tiles: Hmmm.. Lash: I wouldn’t mind but.. Tiles: Which one is it more likely. Lash: It’s both. Lash: The latter being an extension of the former, though he doesn’t want to admit it. Lash: He loves being seen as a bit of a heel. Tiles: You’re talking a lot about him but… you? Lash: Well.. Lash: Hmmm.. Courier: Are you shy? Lash: No. I just… don’t really know what to say more than that? Lash: I maintain the castle, I take care of clients, and I like to read during my break time.. Lash: It’s not really a proper job as much as something to pass the time. Lash: You get bored in that castle very quickly actually.. Lash: I wouldn’t be opposed to more visitors so I’m a little excited about this.. Tiles: I welcome the offer. Lash: G-good! Yes, good.. Lash: I spend time with Courier, Gallows, Motley… Lash: I’ve gotten to know Creme as well! Lash: She’s so sweet… does need comfort often though. I’m glad we got her out of the mirror.. Lash: Do wish she was with us for tea right now, she’d love that I'm sure..

Posted by MarxzVulpez - 01-28-2024, 01:52 AM

Now that we can understand you, how about you tell us a bit about yourself Lash?

Posted by Ignispark - 01-28-2024, 01:30 AM

so the serrations kind of imply you could be a parrying sword or a bread knife. what are your thoughts on baking.

Posted by skinstealer - 01-28-2024, 01:24 AM

what do you like to do for fun while in Sword Mode? i'm a little unfamiliar, but i'd love to learn.

Posted by ThreadLurkingComorant - 01-25-2024, 02:05 AM

You place your hand down on the sword. Immediately, a little voice pops into your head. Courier: Can you hear me? Tiles: I.. seem to? TIles: Never experienced this before.. Courier: Good! Good… Courier: So.. Tiles: You have my permission… Courier: Right! Um.. how does this work then.. Tiles: Just.. feel it I suppose? Courier: Mm.. One moment.. A rectangular rift seems to manifest between the two of you, very small in size. You can’t make out much on the other side beyond a little light against concrete and the overgrowth.. Courier: That’ll do.. And…. It flickers for a moment, then seals off. Courier:... Did that work? Tiles: You tell me… Lash: I’ve stored them away safely…. Lash: This form is solely yours now.. Courier: You’re sure of it? Tiles: Only one way to find out, no? Courier: Right! Um.. before you- You yank out the blade, accidentally flinging it across the room. Courier makes a surprised yell at that before going limp. The wound sealing behind magically. You manage to catch the body quickly. There’s nothing in their eyes left but a small warm expression, looking outright peaceful… You look around for the sword Tiles:... Courier- You’re nearly bumped as xey float of the ground directly in front of you. Courier:I’m here! Tiles: You really are a sword… Courier: Mm. Top quality one. Lashy: Never had the chance to see you in full before.. Courier: Does it all look alright? Tiles: Absolutely. Sorry about, well.. Courier: Accidents happen, more than fine myself. Appreciate keeping my ride from hitting the floor. Courier:Can’t believe that really worked… Courier: I’d give you both a hug if I could right now.. Tiles: I mean this isn’t too far off… Lash: Do look happy.. Courier: Well.. Courier: I’m just.. You know.. Courier: Lot to process. Courier: I should go back soon, hug you both proper after. Courier: Need help of course but.. Courier: Wow.. Lash twirled some of the hair on Courier’s host body. Lash: So happy… Courier: Yeah well.. Courier: We should figure our the rest of our evenings from here.. Courier: Lashy? Lash: I’m comfortable with anything.. Tiles?

Posted by MarxzVulpez - 01-22-2024, 08:09 PM

Go for it!

Posted by ThreadLurkingComorant - 01-22-2024, 07:08 PM

Tiles: Have you asked directly? Courier: I mean.. I’ve said as much and I know at the very least Styx felt that way at first.. Tiles:.. Do you want to go that slow? Courier: I don’t know…. Courier: Biggest fear is that I won’t be able to return the same feelings and vice versa. Has me more nervous than I should be.. Courier: What if they assume more? What if I’ve assumed too much? What if I want more than they’re comfortable ever giving.. Courier: Guess I just want a good gauge of things. Know they both care about me for who I aim though… Courier: And Styx well.. Sure knows how to whet with words… so to speak. Lash:... Courier: Bit much of a pun, aye… Tiles: You seem a bit conflicted too on the form thing, wanting something to let you take more than one option up at will I’d presume. Courier: Aye.. would be nice. Tiles: Can Styx help with that? Considering he seems to hold more than one appearance? Courier: Not certain, never seen any of his internal appearances. Can’t even exit without borrowing the form of another outside of his own realm… Courier: And I imagine in my case, to switch forms means storing bodies somewhere, and my current one's a bit of a liability.. With him he just seems to be able to change though but.. there's baggage attached and he's always talking about how he'd be scared that I might not like whatever his true face is. Courier: Self image issues.. and a bit of frustration at having to live around the schedule of a shared body that's not his own. Courier: Know that gets to him too. Lashy offers to allow him that assistance when Gally is busy but… Courier: Always rejects it.. Lash:... Courier: Suppose most people can't see proxies naturally either yeah.. that's a problem as well. Courier: I do know he prefers the forms of clients and their proxies often. Courier: Strong attachment, perhaps a comfort thing….   Courier: He's got a lot going on… Tiles: Can’t imagine it helps being under our circumstances. Constant fear for most to ponder your own passing in  time of war, one where you may find yourself with the worry of not letting people around you know how much you care for them. I’ve had my fair share… Courier: Absolutely lines up. He seems like he’s never one to take well to losing a client… and when it’s Gally I’d be just as upset too.. Courier: Him as well. Can’t die as far as I know but.. If his connections to this world do? He’s effectively gone. Odds if tracking him down are practically none. Courier: He keeps a room in his realm, one where he takes care of the shells of proxies past. Courier: Proxies of the departed, nothing but mannequins efeffectivly. Courier: I’ve helped Lashy maintain as much as the opportunity allows and…    Courier: Didn't know proxies could go through multiple forms in a lifetime. Lash says she's gone through plenty since Styx loves to rebrand.   Courier: Each time they appear they effectively become different… Enough that it absolutely takes a toll. Courier: It’s something I hope he opens up about more.. feels irrational the way he handles things sometimes. Courier: Takes pride in his work, each proxy is a collaborative work between him, his client, and the prox' itself. Courier: His art, so to speak.. Lashy seemed to blush at that. Courier: You are! Courier: They’re so brilliant honest.. Courier: I remember just seeing one resting among the flowers which, wild he can grow them indoors with no sun.. Courier: Beautiful but sad… Courier: Wish I could meet some of them.. Courier: There’s been  temptation to ask for one but.. Courier: Might be drastic? Strange? Uncomfortable even.. Lashy: …. Courier: Don’t know if I’d be willing to pact, love Styx to bits but… Courier: Afraid he’d somehow use that to distance from me more when he’s having a rough time. Courier: And.. From what Gally has told me, he can be hard to work with… Courier: Tends to be a bit demanding in stressful    Courier: That said, a proxy shell does inspire ideas in me… Lashy:....... Courier: Aye, suppose I could be thrust into one… Lashy:.... Courier: I don’t know if stabbing you first for practice is something you'd enjoy.   The proxy shrugged.   Courier: I mean I can float on my own but..   Courier: I'd need help getting all the way in. And most aren't willing to stab themselves with a big cuss off sword just for the experience.   Lashy:....   Courier: I am calling you chickenshit, yes.   Lashy:...   Courier: More than aware you'd win a fight yes..   Lashy:...    Courier: Wait can you do that? Styx hasn't suggested that at all…   Lashy:...   Courier:.... Ah…. I mean I'm happy being a sword.    Lashy:...   Courier: Flesh bodies are hard anyway. Good for getting snogged and cuddled but maintaining them is rough…   Tiles: I’m just a tad lost…   Courier: Can’t hear her, right…   Courier: So didn't know she could just give me access to the castle on a psych level…   Courier: Being able to pocket a consciousness sounds handy in theory, especially since I've got a captain dormant in me.   Courier: But I’d need a link to someone who has a contract if not already so…    Courier: You have a small pact, aye? Tiles: A limited one, testing the waters. Courier: Not surprised, he probably sees a lot of potential in you. Xey quickly got to unraveling the hilt, and gently gestures for your hand your hand.    Courier: Could you um….   Courier: Just grab it, yeah? Nothing bad or anything just.. I can make a mental link with anyone who touches my true form.. Xeir face blushed. Courier: I don’t usually tend to do this with people I just met… you don’t have to but uh.. Tiles: What are you doing? Courier: It’s how we communicate with folks.    Courier: Can’t do much with it, wildest thing is sharing a dream with someone who kept me under their pillow but… having that link might let me do that much? Courier: Entity magic and pacts have weird interactions like that. Signals, even a telekinetic one, can get a ton of mileage. Courier: Just… grab on. When you hear my voice inside your head I’m going to try to make a mental link. If you have permissions toward the pocketing system well.. Courier: Mentally confirm that you’re allowing that. Courier: And once I confirm I’m good, pull me out of this body’s chest.  Courier:  If it works, this form will be completely mine… Assuming we have a place put the bastard’s soul for after of course? Lash:....   Courier: Long as they won't cause trouble… Courier: From what I understand, the castle is a middleground between a physical and mental place. Courier: Which is why proxies can free roam when pocketed away instead of just lounging in some space in your head.... Courier: And with this ability, a second consciousness is effectively just a proxy being sent to the castle, no? Lash:.... Courier: Aye… you’ll be able to hear what Lash says too while we’ve got that link actually. Maybe proxies in general? Not that they’re common in these parts but… Courier: There’s a risk factor. If it doesn’t work and the other guy wakes up, you’re going to have to get me back in this body through brute force. Courier: Lash says she has places to store them too so trouble won’t be caused.. Ones that might be better for them in the long run than living among the crown as infantry or just having to kill them.. Courier: Plenty of genuine risks to that but it’d be a lot off my mind. It might be selfish but… I want to be able to be me to the fullest, without having to worry about someone else putting us all in danger.. Courier: And if worst comes to worst, I trust you in preventing them from getting out..  Courier: So...?

Posted by MarxzVulpez - 01-18-2024, 05:58 AM

hmmm, have you considered looking into something that would allow you to have multiple forms? seemingly take a page out of Styx's book as it were and not have to have one true look? it might take some more trust and development there but from what little Styx hinted at it might be something within his power to assist with... I get ya as far as like, being conflicted with how fast to take things, even if for me it's more friendship and comradery rather than romance. Especially since there's the whole y'know, looming thoughts of "we're in an armed conflict and If I don't tell this person how much I care about them, I might not ever get the chance but also AAAAAA what if it makes things weeeeeird".  I've lost folks who I know knew I cared, I just wish I'd said it more often.

Posted by skinstealer - 01-17-2024, 06:41 AM

have you asked? and...do you Want to go slow? what's the reasoning there- because it sounds like you're pretty conflicted.

Posted by ThreadLurkingComorant - 01-15-2024, 08:31 PM

You point over toward the body. Tiles: Tell me about your work there. Seems like a lot of unique choice there. It’s stylish but I have to wonder what you have in mind. Courier: Well.. hmm.. Courier: Part of it’s pieces that seem like they’d make for a fun shape when it’s all finished, specially once I’ve gotten costume work down. Courier: Taking a bit there. Courier: Part of it is well.. Body I’m using’s been put through a lot of risky situations. Courier: Insurance, never known. Courier: Part of it is for just… exploration? Courier: Like being able to walk around, like the big ears and snout but.. Something not quite.. Hmm. Courier: When you’re spent most of your life a sword, and you’ve been thrust into a form massively different.. Even if you’re happy with it, it’s quite different. Courier: And I guess the goal here is something to bridge the gap? Upright and humanoid, but not quite.. Looking like someone like you? Courier: Nothing wrong at all, you and the others at the base are quite lovely, but.. Something further abstracted seems like it could be a good middleground. Courier: When Styx explained to me that Lashy is the necklace and the rest of the body’s more like a complex limb, made me wonder if I could explore the concept myself. Courier: Humanoid, but not what you first appear. Courier: Mix of mechanical elements, bit of slime I managed to get ahold of from the folks at cups, and uh.. Tiles: The organic legs… Courier: Aye, I had my methods and said slime keeps them preserved. Turns out getting mechanical limbs going is difficult without someone well versed in robotic constructs. Courier: So I had to salvage something. Courier: Plus, between you and me.. Courier: Gally and Styx got their tastes, and I wouldn’t mind them looking at me just a little more… Courier: So you know, Lash’s done plenty to help me too. Courier: That silly to want that? Figured it wouldn’t be too weird, least for the latter.. Courier: Dunno, plenty to think about.. Wasn’t really thinking much about wanting to connect with people like that for a long time but.. Past year’s been a lot to experience. Tiles: So you’re relatively new then? Courier: To the group? A little. Why? Tiles: How much can you tell me about being onboarded with by Starman? They seem interesting. Courier: They’re a bit odd at first, think it’s to hide a lot of their more.. Courier: Putting it in a good way.. Courier: They scheme a lot by nature, it’s why they’re in charge. Courier; There’s technically no official leaders, especially since we’re just one of a number of groups like us coordinating in the area but.. Courier: Our specific circles have been designated the team for field work, if that makes any sense? Courier: I’m able to get around any situation pretty quickly, so you know. Courier: Gally is generally the one most active with that though, managed to catch me up to speed so I’m with him a lot there. Courier: Then Styx tends to be the one who works on projects here. A few mad science nests at safe houses. He’s… really old actually. He tends to stay up late though, Starman often being there as well. Courier: Get the sense they;’ve had a number of talks with Starman that nobody else has. Courier: Styx says he’s opened up with them about his situation. One of few people who’ve seen him in person. Tiles: In person? Courier: The two share a body, but that’s only because Styx can’t exist in our world otherwise. Courier: Back at the castle? He can exist on his own. Courier: But he’s shy to show. I haven’t seen him… Courier: Seen conflicting answers from both Gally and Starman though. One describes him as a larger reptile with flowing hair, other says he’s some kind of sea snake? Courier: So I wonder if he’s still hiding his true form.. Inclined to believe Starman’s description more somehow which.. Feels wrong considering how long Gally as been working with him. Courier: Something about them is special like that though, able to find allies quickly. Makes me jealous… Lash gives Courier a comforting pat on the shoulder. Courier: I know, two of them got a lot going on but.. Courier: Do wonder how much my feelings are returned by either… Courier: I know I said I wanted to take things slow…

Posted by skinstealer - 01-10-2024, 07:14 AM

ask more about the body, compliment xem on xyr taste in style and ask what parts are xyr favorite also, ask about starman and what to expect

Posted by ThreadLurkingComorant - 01-03-2024, 10:26 PM

Tiles: Mostly would just like to talk for now, seems like there’s plenty on your mind. Courier: Maybe. Tiles: Lash doesn’t seem particularly fond about how you’re handling the Creme situation, and talking about the deal with yourself seems a bit.. Difficult? Lash:.... Courier: Both are true.. Lashy’s right but I can’t help but be a little cautious. Courier: She seems awfully sweet, but… Courier: Plan seemed like it’d be easier if we just switched the two out. Lash: …. Courier: You did put a lot of faith in me but… I can keep my host asleep. Courier: And I do plan on extracting them out at some point, whenever someone who’s able to do that is able to. Tiles: So there’s a conscience still there then? Courier: Aye, one who I can’t let out until after the war. Courier: Tried negotiating but, know it’s not going to work out. Letting em’ just run free’s not viable either. Courier: They’ve seen a bit too much to let them go back, Starman’s made that more than clear. Courier: And if a change of heart’s not on the table, the solution is.. Tiles: Death. Courier: Mm.. Tiles: It’s a necessity in this conflict to fight, you know this. Courier: I’m aware, not worried about that but. Courier: Doesn’t seem very sporting to take the life of someone who can’t fight back. Courier: Low ranking officers like this are mandated to serve to some degree. Tiles: Is there any remorse? Courier: It’s complicated- Lashy makes an audible crackle. Courier: Aye… Courier: I know Ibarra aided only out of fear. It’s a whole different thing but- Lash continues. Courier: Internalize? I mean- Lash: … Courier: Yeah.. Courier: I guess that’s really true, Ibarra clearly didn’t want in on this in the first place. Courier: I do want to work with Creme as well. I know she’d been working on a few concepts to get out of there, should she not be able to claim Ibarra’s form. Courier: Tinkerings with miniatures, a few forbidden techniques in play. Courier: I’ve been.. Working on a few things myself, taking inspiration from seeing Styx and Gally’s magic too. Things for… insurance reasons? Could put it like that. Lashy gives courier a playful gesture, one that causes xem to respond with a sheepish look. Courier: Those proxies… they’re not too common around these parts from what I understand. Gally claims everyone has them in regions. Courier: Fact that creme and ibarra have one, one that’s a weapon… that’s new to me. I have to wonder how many forms they can take.. Courier: Would be good to check in with that. Courier: And I can tell she wants to work with you, seemed thrilled to get her hands on some genuine knight equipment. Courier: Guessing you know how to maintain it a good bit, and I’ve seen bastion too. Your craft’s wild. You can just make a construct like that? Tiles: I need resources, and I can only use a scrapbook if I’ve made something before. It’s a tap into memory. Tiles: I’ve got plenty of history working on little bodies for familiars akin to Bastion. Tiles: Didn’t expect that mushroom to have such a personality already though… Courier: Flora with scrap growth can be like that, know how it is… Xey turn around toward you with a set of cups. Courier: I guess for myself, I want to be able to help more, maybe express myself too while I’m at it. Thinking of trying other forms of being addressed? Not sure what to try first. Don’t like being exclusively seen as something or other but.. I do get tempted to nudge in some direction or another a bit more. Courier: Concept of having a body that’s capable of such does make me consider how I want to be seen more… in a sort of abstracted way? The things I'd like to express and show maybe. Xey glance over at a table, there’s a unfinished contraception that seems to be both organic and synthetic. There's certainly a story to be told here. Tiles: So what are you aiming for? I have speculations but... Courier: Mm.... The living sword starts plating things out, cups set to serve Courier: Drinks are ready, as a heads up. You can go ahead and grab as much as you'd like. Courier: Don’t know if you’ve got any thoughts regarding all this but… Courier: I’d like if you stayed with our little unit more. A lot of folks tend to shuffle between safehouse sectors and it’s probably for the best to visit our collaborators in all this but… we could use someone like you a lot. Starman seemed to like you pretty quickly too… Courier: But um.. yes..

Posted by skinstealer - 12-31-2023, 07:38 AM

mostly just want to talk... while i can't tell what lashy is saying exactly, i get the feeling she's not keen on the way you're handling the...creme situation. do you want to talk about that? or perhaps your....body troubles?

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