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every day i wonder when this cr is going to morph me into man standing emoji

[personal profile] necrotiem 2023-06-05 06:32 pm (UTC)(link)
I should be flattered you think of me that way, even if I'm only causing you trouble. I've never had many friends, so perhaps this is what it feels like.

[She leans a little closer when Psyche smiles, so they are shoulder to shoulder.]

If you really have to consider it, I think you already know if I was serious or not, too.

[She isn't picking a fight, either; it's very matter-of-fact - though she's very curious to see how the other woman reacts if pushed to acknowledge that being reminded of her friend might come with other consequences.]
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our reservoir dogs style standoff will continue

[personal profile] necrotiem 2023-06-05 08:03 pm (UTC)(link)
I could be the same as them, you never know.

[But that might taint the picture Psyche has of her friend, too - it's a little difficult to maintain lofty standards when breaking them leads to better results.]

Hehe... [She steals another glance at Psyche's face, assuming she'll find her looking troubled.] As much as I want to pull on their ponytails, I care much more about anything that might pressure some change in our situation. Being surrounded by death is normal, but the stagnation...I simply can't stand it.

At least give me your leave to see if I might discover some new dark hex that might aid our liberation?

[She is asking for permission, but she is not asking for permission.]
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cw animal death, ,,,,,

[personal profile] necrotiem 2023-06-06 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
My Ancient Sorcery draws from old techniques inspired by the very first magic users...as its name implies. The forbidden arts I specialize in have long been on the decline, given the taboo associated with them, the resource management, those pesky rumors about ones mind being eroded by curses, that sort of thing.

[She needs something to do with her hands while she's speaking, like usual, so she fidgets with Psyche's hair into tiny braids - a bit roughly, though, as if forgetting the hair's attached to a human on the other end.]

We are simply surrounded by dark energies the likes of which I've never seen here. Were I able to amass just a little more power, I wonder if I could create some sort of new spell using the principles of the dark arts...

[It hadn't always worked in her favor when she was younger and still indulging her curiosity, all those sacrifices she had made in the hopes of unlocking their secrets, but she isn't a child any longer.]
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[personal profile] necrotiem 2023-06-06 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
[Her fingers remain twisting in Psyche's hair; she is a little far-off as she muses about the puzzle.]

That's the part I've yet to figure out. I have to find different resources while I'm here... I don't have a problem being inventive, but I'm going to have to work smarter, not harder.

[Still idly, she adds.] I believe I've unearthed some meaning out of all of this, regardless.
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[personal profile] necrotiem 2023-06-06 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
Hm? [Oh her hands... Waltaquin moves them away entirely, not sure if she's being reprimanded or not.]

Yes, in a sense. The material I use to fuel my sorcery is not native to this world as far as I can tell... I thought my limitations were due to that, but I'm reassured to know I'm not alone in those restrictions.

I don't care for that part of the experience, and I could have gone without feeling such torpor. Without meeting some of you, however, I know my life would be much less interesting.
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[personal profile] necrotiem 2023-06-06 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[Like a young feral animal that was brought inside too late, Quin just has play aggression that can never be trained out of her :( That's all :( promise :)]

Do you speak with them often? [The Overseers.] I can't be bothered, but a little diplomatic reconnaissance might be in order.

[Frowning slightly, she's trying her very hardest to not pull again, even as that makes her motions much less natural and free.]

All things considered, we were quite fortunate. Although... given that we came into possession of our own beds... [They do end up together in the same space quite often still, don't they? Just look at them now.] I know I'm difficult to let go, but don't you like your own space?
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[personal profile] necrotiem 2023-06-06 09:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmm, can she deal with them without being completely duped by them? I'll leave that determination to one of you who delights in those dealings. My name no longer curries the favor it once did, so I see no sense in trying.

[future Luna if you read this pc ilu and lacus This idea will probably shuffle quickly next week, once it becomes clear from their communication with the departed that their hosts are unlikely to be easily swayed.

Waltaquin likes the quiet fury of Psyche's grudge, though. Perhaps seeing it even makes her...proud? In a strange way.
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Hah, and of course you should be. [Glad to wake up and see that's she's still there, of course. Waltaquin seems to have figured out how to make the :3 ] You'd lose your pillow and your offensive firepower.
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[personal profile] necrotiem 2023-06-07 09:55 pm (UTC)(link)
I think it's much easier to spot an honest person, but everyone has their secrets. Your best bet is to find someone who seems trustworthy and give them occasion to lie.

[She grunts, once, when she gets gathered up into a non-sleeping hug, but doesn't fight it. After a moment, Waltaquin puts an arm around Psyche and rests her chin on the crown of her head.]

Coeurls don't change their pelts, Psyche. [Pity...she cannot look her in the face when she says this. But that's perhaps why she pulled her so close - she knew what she was about to say would feel like.] I couldn't make any promises even if you asked. Not long as we met, I told you I had every intention of doing as I pleased... but I won't make any foolish moves.