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sweartoyou) wrote2018-04-06 10:45 am
sweartoyou) wrote2018-04-06 10:45 am
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[His responses slow down a little, primarily because he needs to stretch his hand a lot to make it hurt less.]
Thank you, queen. I will take the hearts gladly. Gonna have to be offline after this, terrible!
Good, our turtle pal has a good place to go. Keep her safe.
do you wanna know what I'm wearing to the party or should I surprise you as much as i'm gonna get donnie?
Thank you, queen. I will take the hearts gladly. Gonna have to be offline after this, terrible!
Good, our turtle pal has a good place to go. Keep her safe.
do you wanna know what I'm wearing to the party or should I surprise you as much as i'm gonna get donnie?
[The pat makes Leo laugh, just a little. The feeling of it is, rough. A little uncomfortable, but that is overpowered by his brief sense of amusement. The amusement slants into relief. He speaks verbally, even if its uncomfortable.]
I just... thought I could do save him. I was so close.
[He picks at the memory, aware Ray can see it. The shade gets to see at least passing pieces of a one armed former turtle trying to haul his twin out of a lake and falling into the water himself.]
I just... thought I could do save him. I was so close.
[He picks at the memory, aware Ray can see it. The shade gets to see at least passing pieces of a one armed former turtle trying to haul his twin out of a lake and falling into the water himself.]
Edited 2023-05-06 19:42 (UTC)
More reason to try and reach the top of Elias's ranks, I guess.
Does she have a name?
I don't mind either way, but it sounds like you're dying to show someone.The cameras on these are no good at all, though. Plus you'll have to type.
So if you want me to come over and see, type :3
Does she have a name?
I don't mind either way, but it sounds like you're dying to show someone.The cameras on these are no good at all, though. Plus you'll have to type.
So if you want me to come over and see, type :3
Main reason; giving him a noogie. Though I'll need help restraining him to preform a proper noogie.
Up to you, Ray-Bae.
:3c
Up to you, Ray-Bae.
:3c
[There were too many factors. She could go over them, but that would be even less effectual than the strokes up his forehead she's continuing. It isn't the sort of memory she likes to witness -- she worked with death and desired her own, but seeing someone she cared about dying wasn't the same at all -- but she will all the same, whether out of solidarity or to prove that she didn't see a better way it could have gone.
It was too late. And...if you'd gotten there sooner, we could have lost both of you.
And...she wouldn't have known.
Let me be selfish and say that I...I'm glad you didn't die, too. I know it's terrible. But I'm glad you're still here with me, for this.]
It was too late. And...if you'd gotten there sooner, we could have lost both of you.
And...she wouldn't have known.
Let me be selfish and say that I...I'm glad you didn't die, too. I know it's terrible. But I'm glad you're still here with me, for this.]
I'll be sure to have arms just for the occasion.
Hmmm. Instructions unclear.
(That was a joke. I'm on my way.)
[And she is!!! Boom, kicking down the door, except obviously no she isn't, she's a shade. Just poking in through his closet this time, heya.]
Hmmm. Instructions unclear.
(That was a joke. I'm on my way.)
[And she is!!! Boom, kicking down the door, except obviously no she isn't, she's a shade. Just poking in through his closet this time, heya.]
[Leo for his part manages to peel himself up and off his bed after seeing Ray's message. He vaguely attempts to shuffle through the remaining paper he has laying around, but doesn't get far before her arrival. It is clear he spent a lot of time cutting out the shapes given loose bits of paper everywhere.]
Hola mi querida hermana! [He greets her cheerfully in Spanish as he plonks down lazily onto the pile of pillows he's built up in a corner of his room.] How was the trip?
Hola mi querida hermana! [He greets her cheerfully in Spanish as he plonks down lazily onto the pile of pillows he's built up in a corner of his room.] How was the trip?
[Leo realizes his mistake of picking over the memory quickly enough, openly wincing at exposing Ray to it at all. He snaps the proverbial book shut on the memory.
His voice is croaky and strained when he speaks. A mixture of swallowing water earlier and his own emotions.]
Sorry, shouldn't- have thought about it.
[...Okay. I wouldn't want either of you to be alone either in this kind of situation..
It isn't much of a surprise Leo worries for Donnie and Ray. His affection, love for both of them is something undeniably present.]
His voice is croaky and strained when he speaks. A mixture of swallowing water earlier and his own emotions.]
Sorry, shouldn't- have thought about it.
[...Okay. I wouldn't want either of you to be alone either in this kind of situation..
It isn't much of a surprise Leo worries for Donnie and Ray. His affection, love for both of them is something undeniably present.]
[She pauses, not expecting another language enough that for a moment, she's struggling to understand that it is another language, and did she just suddenly forget how to process words? But no, it clicks pretty quickly and there's only one word she doesn't recognize, so all is well again.]
It was fine.
[She casts a look around, noting the schnibbles created from all his careful cutting and corrections with a rush of affection all over again. Ray comes over to the mini-nest to comfortably lounge next to him -- or at least to give the appearance of doing so.]
Thank you for working so hard for me. You're amazing, Leo. Now -- do you have a favorite flower?
It was fine.
[She casts a look around, noting the schnibbles created from all his careful cutting and corrections with a rush of affection all over again. Ray comes over to the mini-nest to comfortably lounge next to him -- or at least to give the appearance of doing so.]
Thank you for working so hard for me. You're amazing, Leo. Now -- do you have a favorite flower?
[He of course preens a little under the praise, but doesn't let himself gloat just yet. The question throws him off a little. Give him a second to ponder.
Its more out of habit he tries to lightly lean into Ray to give her a friendly bump of his snoot against her shoulder before remembering she's not quite physical.]
I always thought Camellia's were pretty dope. I mean, in pictures anyway. Not many out in New York or the sewers.
Its more out of habit he tries to lightly lean into Ray to give her a friendly bump of his snoot against her shoulder before remembering she's not quite physical.]
I always thought Camellia's were pretty dope. I mean, in pictures anyway. Not many out in New York or the sewers.
[Help, she's dying, they can't take more drowning in this family, but she's flooded with love... Her brother is too cute, she loves affection even when she can't technically feel it.]
Camellia... [Ray nods to herself. She's never seen one in person either, and doesn't know a lot about them even if she'd gotten a few botany books. Access was a bit limited. She does remember thinking pictures that she'd seen were pretty, though.] Mm. That's a pretty name for our little turtle, then.
Camellia... [Ray nods to herself. She's never seen one in person either, and doesn't know a lot about them even if she'd gotten a few botany books. Access was a bit limited. She does remember thinking pictures that she'd seen were pretty, though.] Mm. That's a pretty name for our little turtle, then.
[Leo visibly brightens at that, smiling widely at Ray. If Ray was solid he'd try for another snoot bump.] Genius. I should have thought of that. Camellia the turtle.
[He laughs a little, just moving to settle a bit more into his makeshift nest, flexing his hand absently.] Next time I'm able to get another one made, we'll name it after your fav flower, only fair.
[He laughs a little, just moving to settle a bit more into his makeshift nest, flexing his hand absently.] Next time I'm able to get another one made, we'll name it after your fav flower, only fair.
Edited 2023-05-10 14:43 (UTC)
[Shh. You don't have to talk. It's okay. You didn't do anything wrong.
If she really wasn't open to that sort of thing, then she wouldn't have possessed him in the first place. She can leave at any time if he becomes too much. Instead, she's intent on staying in this mixed up closeness that's become comfortable for them, because comfort is what they need.
If you need anything, I'm here. I have extra earplugs, but if there's anything more, just tell me.]
If she really wasn't open to that sort of thing, then she wouldn't have possessed him in the first place. She can leave at any time if he becomes too much. Instead, she's intent on staying in this mixed up closeness that's become comfortable for them, because comfort is what they need.
If you need anything, I'm here. I have extra earplugs, but if there's anything more, just tell me.]
Can I talk to you about something real quick?
like
its not end of the world stuff
i just feel dumb.
like
its not end of the world stuff
i just feel dumb.
Edited 2023-05-12 04:50 (UTC)
Isn't that normal...?
That was a joke. What do you need?
That was a joke. What do you need?
Girl, I'm definitely feeling that way right now. Supreme Dumdum. I wear my crown proudly.
Just talking, I guess?
Bleh.
Okay.
I have a crush on this guy, but I know its dumb.
Just talking, I guess?
Bleh.
Okay.
I have a crush on this guy, but I know its dumb.
[Hmm, her favorite, huh...]
I wonder... The doctor used to bring me all sorts. Well, none of them were real, I guess...but they were still pretty. I liked the white ones. Lilies, roses... Oleander is interesting.
[She lifts a hand to tick off on her fingers as she considers what won't be possibilities.]
Now we have Camellia, and there's also Lotus, Daisy, and Daffodil... Mm, I don't think there's been anyone else yet, since Molly isn't a flower. ...Forget-me-nots are really wonderful, but...not really a name.
[Not that this is even why she's here, oops.]
I wonder... The doctor used to bring me all sorts. Well, none of them were real, I guess...but they were still pretty. I liked the white ones. Lilies, roses... Oleander is interesting.
[She lifts a hand to tick off on her fingers as she considers what won't be possibilities.]
Now we have Camellia, and there's also Lotus, Daisy, and Daffodil... Mm, I don't think there's been anyone else yet, since Molly isn't a flower. ...Forget-me-nots are really wonderful, but...not really a name.
[Not that this is even why she's here, oops.]
Edited 2023-05-12 05:57 (UTC)
[!]
Are you going to stop using your being a sewer turtle boyness as an excuse to not try?
Are you going to stop using your being a sewer turtle boyness as an excuse to not try?
He knows I used to be a turtle, tho! He's absolutely never gonna be into me cause of that.
Most humans aren't cool with this kinda thing.
Most humans aren't cool with this kinda thing.
[There's a long pause as she tries to figure out how she feels about this... She's well aware she's not normal, but in this case she thinks maybe she should be a little offended...? That's a tough one...]
A person turtle.
No one is human here anyway. I don't know why it's supposed to matter.
A person turtle.
No one is human here anyway. I don't know why it's supposed to matter.
[He means this very affectionately, Ray.]
You and April are the only people who really... get it? Even here, people were weirded out by me in Felfri until I was useful to them.
[That's a little too honest, oops. Time to back track on that.]
A lot of people here are kind of desperately holding onto 'normal', and I don't super fit into that.
You and April are the only people who really... get it? Even here, people were weirded out by me in Felfri until I was useful to them.
[That's a little too honest, oops. Time to back track on that.]
A lot of people here are kind of desperately holding onto 'normal', and I don't super fit into that.
I don't know. I think you're a lot better than what's "normal".
[Of course, her life has been pretty fucked up, so maybe her thoughts don't matter.
...Because of that, she also doesn't see a problem with needing to prove that you're useful in order to get the time of day. Oops. Though...]
Is Felfri where you met him?
[Of course, her life has been pretty fucked up, so maybe her thoughts don't matter.
...Because of that, she also doesn't see a problem with needing to prove that you're useful in order to get the time of day. Oops. Though...]
Is Felfri where you met him?
Thanks, Ray. I just know most people here wanna be normal as possible. I'm never gonna be that.
Yeah. I tried hanging out with him then, he was too freaked out and nothing ever happened, but, we only became friends after. We hung out at the zoo, I sorta lied to him about zoo animals, but... it was really funny.
Yeah. I tried hanging out with him then, he was too freaked out and nothing ever happened, but, we only became friends after. We hung out at the zoo, I sorta lied to him about zoo animals, but... it was really funny.
[Leo is happy to chill and discuss whatever. Also gives him a chance to not use his hand for a good while.] Oleander or Lotus would also be cool. So, maybe one of those names for another turtle I make. Maybe I'll find nicer paper to make them out of two. I was working off my stash here when I started all of this.
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