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Post by Fiery Firefly on Dec 20, 2013 18:04:31 GMT -8
Amrita simply looked at the two as they talked. She wasn't entirely sure what to get... She suddenly spied a case of day old donuts and quickly began sifting through the boxes to see which one held the best flavors.
"Might as well give my family a peace offering for when I get home... though Mom will probably get on my back for me bringing junk food to Ravi. He's hyper enough even without extra sugar..." She was more of talking to herself then the others.
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Post by lovely corte on Dec 20, 2013 18:23:11 GMT -8
"I know that they eat roadkill. I've seen them do it." Lena said, laughing at the slight crack in the boy's voice from the sheer brutality of what she had just said. She cupped him around the head, shaking him slightly before allowing him his freedom. "Don't worry. They won't kill a living thing. That's too much work."
"It was on the drive from Boston to Salem. I pulled over at a gas station to get some food and to pee, look back and they had just finished a dead dog." She continued. "They're ravenous and they fart a lot, but I love them."
"Yeah, but once a dude gets past the whole... tattoo and nose ring..." She started, sighing. "Then they have to put up with my four Jesters. One has an addiction to porn, the other hasn't showered in about... three months. They all really haven't."
"Last boyfriend was a dude who like... did ink for me at my shop." She continued. "Left me because I wasn't 'committed' to letting him into my life. I should just become a lesbian, man. You reckon you could leave and I could have May?"
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Post by Alastor on Dec 20, 2013 20:42:57 GMT -8
"That long, exactly-" She stopped, and her features softened to look at him. "Oh. That one. You knew them, too, right?" "Knew them?" Dantes replied. "They were practically my family."
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Post by Penny Royals on Dec 20, 2013 20:49:38 GMT -8
She grimaced, her face going red as she looked at him.
"Oh, God. I'm sorry... I..." She took a deep breath, regaining some composure. "It's better now, though, isn't it? I remember updating the file a few years back... though I haven't checked back in since then."
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"Oh goodness. Ravi... little brother?" He didn't notice Amrita turning more inward with her words, but nonetheless, he looked to Lena again, putting his hands on his hips and trying to hide a grin, "Nice try, Lena. You won't get rid of me that easily."
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Post by Fiery Firefly on Dec 20, 2013 22:13:55 GMT -8
"Yeah he's my little brother. I still live with my mom because the housing market is shit..."
Amrita just kind of stared at Lena in confusion, "Your Jesters are very...what?"
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Post by Alastor on Dec 21, 2013 18:40:12 GMT -8
She grimaced, her face going red as she looked at him. "Oh, God. I'm sorry... I..." She took a deep breath, regaining some composure. "It's better now, though, isn't it? I remember updating the file a few years back... though I haven't checked back in since then." "Things are... better." He replied. "The two kids are getting better, at the very least." --- A good deal away, on the other half of the city, two girls sat in the bedroom of one, Willow. Willow was currently sitting on her bed, eyes glued to the TV as she watched the opening to a series play, the speakers almost blasting the beat and words "Yu zurenai negai ga hitotu/Follow me now mamoru yo~" The speakers sang. The teen just kept all attention on the screen.
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Post by Fiery Firefly on Dec 21, 2013 18:46:45 GMT -8
Willow's companion sat in a bean bag chair, texting someone from back home in Amsterdam, only half paying attention to the opening. Willow had told Saskia that this anime was a must-see, but she had said that about all the others too.
Saskia sent her text and looked up just in time to see...
"...Willow what is with all the boobs? What the hell are you trying to show me?"
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Post by Alastor on Dec 21, 2013 18:48:28 GMT -8
"The best series nobody watched. Ignore the boobs." Willow replied flatly.
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Post by Penny Royals on Dec 21, 2013 19:19:29 GMT -8
"Well that's good!" She replied, and then her face fell back into concern. "I have this sinking feeling, however... that something bad will happen soon. Perhaps, just to be sure... I should update that file again. Do you know of any time I could perhaps talk to them?"
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Post by Fiery Firefly on Dec 21, 2013 22:10:31 GMT -8
"The best series nobody watched. Ignore the boobs." Willow replied flatly. "You said that about the last one, "Saskia said a small smile appearing on her face. She actually enjoyed watching this stuff for the msot part. Willow was one of the few friends she'd made since she immigrated to America.
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Post by lovely corte on Dec 21, 2013 22:11:44 GMT -8
With everything on the list checked and squared off with Lena holding several bottles of alcohol in her arms like some sort of early-morning alcoholic quick to start the day, they made their way through and eventually into the tattooed woman's car again.
"You guys might need to wait a bit, sorry." Lena said, helping to put everything in the boot of her car, albeit throwing the clanking bottles of alcohol in the backseat. "Just a quick stop off at my house so I can put the ink away."
The commute was rather quick. From May's house to the grocery store was already the majority of the journey anyway, making the drive to Lena's apartment rather quick.
Ten minutes later, she parked outside of her apartment, took the groceries up to the front door and went about trying to find her keys. The door opened from the inside before she could.
A half-naked Dwarf opened the door, a loose shirt barely covering his tainted zone. He pulled the step stool he had used to reach the locks away from the door, scratching at his ass.
"I thought you would be a bit fucking longer than that?" Wetfoot mouthed off, groaning. "I was just getting into it."
"Shut up and grab the groceries." Lena commanded, looking at him and nudging him with her foot. "This is Ryan and Amrita. Put some pants on."
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Post by Alastor on Dec 21, 2013 22:15:01 GMT -8
"Well that's good!" She replied, and then her face fell back into concern. "I have this sinking feeling, however... that something bad will happen soon. Perhaps, just to be sure... I should update that file again. Do you know of any time I could perhaps talk to them?" Dantes sighed. "Probably some time this weekend would be your best bet." "The best series nobody watched. Ignore the boobs." Willow replied flatly. "You said that about the last one, "Saskia said a small smile appearing on her face. She actually enjoyed watching this stuff for the msot part. Willow was one of the few friends she'd made since she immigrated to America. "It ties!" Willow complained in response. She rolled her eyes at her friend, still glued on the TV screen.
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Post by Fiery Firefly on Dec 21, 2013 22:15:43 GMT -8
Amrita stared at the dwarf in confusion, "Uh... hello." She looked back at Lena, "So what exactly is he again?"
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Post by Penny Royals on Dec 21, 2013 22:17:26 GMT -8
She nodded.
"I want to gather up as much information as possible. It'll help keep them safe, Max."
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Amrita would find her hand being gripped suddenly by the blonde boy, who was staring at the jester and backed up against the wall to let it past him.
"...Why isn't he wearing pants?" He asked, voice still somewhat shocked. "...And why do I have the feeling it's only going to get worse the further in we get?"
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Post by lovely corte on Dec 21, 2013 22:29:56 GMT -8
"Sätt på byxorna dig fet fitta!" Lena began to shout, mouthing off in her 'native' language as she kicked the Jester in the side, causing him to stagger and groan. She placed the bottles of alcohol on the kitchen counter, before she continued. "Vi har gäster, knulla dig!"
"Sorry, uhm... come on in." Lena said, looking at the pair apologetically as the Jester staggered off, grumbling under his breath. He looked at the pair again, opening up her fridge and bringing out two cans for the pair to drink, smiling. "He's... not used to guests."
"He's a Jester." She explained. "Or, well... that's what I thought he was. The tattoo on my arm of four Jesters, well... I did them with my magic. Next thing I know, I wake up and there's four Jesters fucking at the foot of my bed. I must have only been like... nineteen or twenty when I did it. They've been with me ever since."
"It's okay. I won't let them hurt you." She assured Ryan, cupping him around the shoulder, laughing and ruffling his hair. She switched the TV on and began to push some boxes out of the way so that the pair could see, stretching and throwing her jacket over the chair, revealing more and more of her tattooed form. "They're just rude cunts."
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Post by Fiery Firefly on Dec 21, 2013 22:33:17 GMT -8
"Wow and I thought living with 2 brothers was bad.." Amrita said, as she entered the house, "So what... are you there mom technically then? Magic where you create life is so weird. I'm glad my powers are simple."
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Post by Penny Royals on Dec 21, 2013 22:36:05 GMT -8
"...Wait, they were..." He paused, deciding to stop talking while Lena ruffled his hair. He smiled and sipped the drink, not daring to look down (or anywhere really) to see what it was as they sat down on the couch.
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Post by lovely corte on Dec 21, 2013 22:47:22 GMT -8
"I'm like a mom." Lena said, collapsing onto the couch next to the two as she leaned on the crook of her elbow to watch the two, smiling. She scratched at her forehead, pulling her hair over her forehead and out of from her vision. "I take care of them, I feed them, I bathe them and I make sure they're safe."
"They're... assholes, but they're always there for me." She assured them. For such a sweet moment of realization, it was ruined when the same Jester appeared once more. He wore pants, but no shirt.
"What's with the blonde fuck?" He said, hobbling over to the counter and snatching a full bottle of alcohol. "And this bitch. You adopting or some shit?"
"Hey! They are our guests!" She snapped. "Be polite. And how come you don't have a shirt?"
"I had to use it to clean off the laptop screen." He said casually, uncorking the bottle and chugging it straight, burping. "Got a bit carried away."
"Oh God." Lena said, cupping her head in her hand. "Jesus Christ."
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Post by Penny Royals on Dec 21, 2013 22:50:41 GMT -8
"...'Carried away'?" Ryan asked innocently. "Is it a touchscreen? And why'd he have to use his shirt?"
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Post by Fiery Firefly on Dec 21, 2013 22:52:40 GMT -8
"He was watching porn you idiot" Amrita said, "He got carried away jacking off"
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Post by Penny Royals on Dec 21, 2013 22:55:54 GMT -8
"O-oh!" The boy's cheeks immediately flushed, and he covered his face with his hands. The air was becoming stuffily warm. "Ohgod. Oh God, I'm sorry, I didn't... oh god."
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Post by lovely corte on Dec 21, 2013 23:05:53 GMT -8
"Wet, go and clean it up!" Lena said, pointing at the doorway to her room, waggling her finger angrily as she stood up, taking the bottle from the Jester and taking her own swig before she put it on the kitchen counter again. "You're embarrassing me!"
"No! Me embarrassing you is doing this!" He countered, crawling onto the couch and looking square at Amrita before he planted his mouth onto hers aggressively. He tasted of vodka and cigarettes, most likely the staple aspects of his diet. He pulled away after a moment. "You're a terrible kisser."
"Wetflaps!" Lena said angrily, shoving him off of Amrita. "Fuck off! Fuck off right now! You and me are having a talk later!"
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Post by Fiery Firefly on Dec 22, 2013 17:00:04 GMT -8
Amrita began coughing violently from the smell of the man's breath, large air bursts coming out with each cough. Pretty much anything like coughing or sneezing would activate her powers. Her mother had to start homeschooling her as soon as her and her older brother's powers manifested for this reason. Her mother who pocessed the same powers once flew up and hit her head on the ceiling during math class after an extremely violent sneeze, when her powers first manifested as a teenager. The "mundanes" had obviously been super suspicious.
After the coughing ceased, Amrita looked at Lena with the most disgusted look, "I see why he goes by Wetflaps!"
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"Willow..." Saskia said as the opening to the anime ended, "Can we like go outside or something? I'm getting really cramped up, and you know I can 't sit and watch stuff forever, the way you do."
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Post by Alastor on Dec 22, 2013 21:49:14 GMT -8
She nodded. "I want to gather up as much information as possible. It'll help keep them safe, Max." "I just hope to God they don't get targeted." the police sergeant sighed. "Willow..." Saskia said as the opening to the anime ended, "Can we like go outside or something? I'm getting really cramped up, and you know I can 't sit and watch stuff forever, the way you do." The girl felt around for her DVD player's remote, turning off the series before turning off her TV. "What d'ya wanna do?"
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Post by Penny Royals on Dec 22, 2013 21:53:01 GMT -8
Angela lifted up a hand to touch his.
"I'm afraid that if the Council knows about them, they already have been targeted."
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Ryan peeked through his fingers to stare.
"Why..." he stopped himself. He was beginning to realize that trying to find reason would be stupid here.
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Post by lovely corte on Dec 22, 2013 23:58:39 GMT -8
"I-I'm so sorry... he's not usually like this. I don't really have guests over." Lena apologized, scooting over to the girl and handing the girl her own drink in an effort to wash the Jester's mouth of her own. She kicked at the Jester until he scurried away in pain to her bedroom, where the others were still sleeping. "I-... I'm so sorry, Amrita."
Squinting against the large gusts of wind, Lena combed the girl's hair affectionately for a moment before she stood up. She barged into her room. There was the sound of a scuffle, before Lena returned holding the Jester up in the air by his arms.
"L-Let me go, ya' fuckin' bitch!" He cried out, until Lena dropped him on the ground in-front of Amrita. "Hey, beauti-"
The Jester didn't get to finish his compliment before Lena smacked him across the face.
"Apologize!" She commanded. "Tell her you're sorry! Sincerely!"
"Gah... fine. Sorry." The grotesque man apologized, before he went to walk away. "Weren't going to put out anyway."
Lena slapped her hands over her own face.
"He's done it to me before. It's okay." She continued, still apologizing to the girl every so often with a soft murmur as the Jester returned to her bedroom to sleep on the dog pile of Jesters at the foot of her bed, which she assumed they had sprawled out upon. "If you guys want to leave and get those groceries home, I understand."
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Post by Fiery Firefly on Dec 23, 2013 0:07:45 GMT -8
Amrita downed the drink as fast as she could.
"It... its okay. Just go away." she said dismissivily to the Jester as it walked away. She turned to Lena, "How do you live like this?" ----------------------------------------------------------------------- "I dunno..." Saskia said, "I just feel like going out and stretching my legs. It is a nice day"
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Post by lovely corte on Dec 23, 2013 0:13:24 GMT -8
"I just... have. I've been like this since I was in my early twenties." Lena said, looking at the girl apologetically before she took another seat on the couch. She fixed her shirt, looking at Ryan and laughing to herself. "They've always been just... perverts and assholes. But after awhile, I just made myself their leader."
"It's like I'm the Alpha." She continued. "I proved my dominance and they don't fuck with me. Plus, they need me for food, shelter and alcohol. Also, porn. They love that shit. I used to reward them with it for helping me out, but now they keep finding ways into my laptop, so... I try other shit. Like the alcohol, mainly."
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Post by Fiery Firefly on Dec 23, 2013 0:19:01 GMT -8
"How did they end up being so...vulgar? Did they start out that way? I mean you made them just by tattooing yourself right?" Amrita asked.
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Post by lovely corte on Dec 23, 2013 0:28:17 GMT -8
"Started out that way. Since the very beginning. They used to tear my panties to shreds, drown themselves in my alcohol and jump me in the shower." Lena said, stretching out and relaxing into her chair as she enjoyed the warmth and comfort of her friends and her own home. "Eventually, after awhile, they calmed a bit. Enough that I wasn't aiming a shotgun at the bathroom door every time I took a piss."
"To be honest, I'm not sure why they're this way." She continued. "It might be that, and my theory is, that the faces of the Jesters on my arm look very... cheeky, you know? That translated over."
"I mean, I'm not really sure how my magic works completely." She further explained, looking at the girl. "I have tattoos of vines and flowers on my arm. Beautiful, tranquil and shit. But, like... sure, I can do that with nature, but I can also strangle a dude and fuck him up with a rose thorn, you know?"
"It's really random and I'd like to explore it further." Lena muttered, standing and stretching as she went into her kitchen. "That's sort of why I'm curious about what would happen if I did it to other people. Do other colors change the technique? What if I tattooed something exotic or entirely fictional, like my Jesters? Would that come to life too?"
"Also, you guys want anything to eat?" She called out, making herself a sandwich. "I've got a ton of shit. These guys need a lot of food, so I'm up to my eyeballs in fucking Oreo packets and jelly."
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