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Tweak says, "It's behind you!!"

Bellum Anon (bellum_anon) wrote in bellumlogs,
@ 2010-04-27 23:02:00

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Who: Everyone!
What: Transformation Plot Post
Where: All over.
When: Moonrise on the 28th.
Warnings: All kinds, I expect.

The moon slipped up past the horizon full, round, and white. Its effects had been predicted, though perhaps not fully believed by the residents of the building.

Moonlight streamed through the windows of the building, washing the city in pale light. For the tenants of Bellum Letale, where ever they were, scattered in the night, it had a tangible effect.

Change rippled through the building, much as it had over a month before. But this was not simply a twitch in the fabric of things, gone in the blink of an eye. It was a rolling change, gradual as the moonrise, tangible, and, in some cases, likely terrifying in its inexorability. People became what they were, what they ought to have been, and what they weren't.

The moon was up, and trouble was about to run high in Bellum.

[Notes: Remember that the events of last month still apply-I.E, those who became vampires will be vampires when they take on their fable form, the Frog Prince will still be human after being turned back last plot, etc. Whether the fables are aware a month has passed since they were last around is up to the players. This log posted with the anon account so that the mods do not wake up tomorrow with 100 notifications in their gmail. Go forth and plot!]

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Re: Floor 12 - going down the stairs

dwagonslayer
2010-05-02 12:05 am UTC (link)

When she finally answered his rapid-fire questions, he heaved a sigh of relief. "Oh, good," he breathed, a wan smile on his face. "That was very bold, what you did. Distracting it like that." Releasing her arms, he chuckled, clapping her on the shoulder. "You're a brave woman, eh? I shouldn't be so worried about you!" His hand slid away, falling in place at his side.

Just as he was about to marvel at their conquest of the beast, she pointed out that he was bleeding. Yes, he had noticed that he was feeling funny. Frowning, he glanced down. "What is this?" he asked, pulling his shirt up to bunch around his neck. A long, slender line ran diagonally across his abdomen, just below his ribs. It wasn't terribly deep, but it was bleeding rather heavily. And now that he thought of it, it was a bit sore. "Hmmm. I suppose it did get me after all." Glancing over at Cinderella, he dropped his shirt - even though it only fell to cover his upper chest, as the rest had been torn apart - and shrugged. "Is not so bad. I have a first aid kit in my apartment."

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Re: Floor 12 - going down the stairs

noglass_slipper
2010-05-02 01:12 am UTC (link)

She smiled shyly, her eyes flickering downward for a moment. "I wanted to do something to help. It was the only thing I could think of at the time." She wasn't sure if she would call herself brave or not, but she supposed a coward would have run away or hid the entire time. "You may not be a knight, Sinbad, but you certainly are brave enough to be one. I know grown men who never could have faced a creature like that."

Cinderella had never seen a serious injury before - oh, every so often her stepsisters would cut their finger or something of the like, but it was never like this. The cut was bleeding quite a bit, and to her that meant it was bad. For a moment she considered asking what a first aid kit was, but it did sound familiar. Still, how could he not be concerned that the monster had hurt him? "Are you sure you'll be alright?"

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Re: Floor 12 - going down the stairs

dwagonslayer
2010-05-02 01:33 am UTC (link)

Despite himself, Diego felt a warm smile growing on his face. "Well it worked. We defeated that creature. Together. I couldn't have done it without you." At the compliment, his chest swelled with pride. "My good lady, you are too kind! My head will get so big if you keep saying such things!"

Patting his stomach slightly, he shrugged. "Yes, it's not so bad. I can fix it myself. But for now, I believe we have both had enough adventuring for one night." Offering his arm, he smiled rogueishly. "Please allow me to escort you to your home, Cinderella. I won't sleep well if I cannot be sure that you made it there safely."

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Re: Floor 12 - going down the stairs

noglass_slipper
2010-05-02 02:57 am UTC (link)

"It... certainly was an adventure. I've never done anything like that before." Cinderella had wanted to find something interesting during the short time that she was here, but a spell which transported them to somewhere completely different was far more than she had ever expected. She simply laughed, shaking her head at his modesty.

She wasn't entirely convinced, but he did seem fine, and returning to the apartment for the rest of the night seemed like a very good idea. Tilting her head slightly to the side, she accepted his arm with a gracious smile. "I would like that - thank you."

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Re: Floor 12 - going down the stairs

dwagonslayer
2010-05-02 03:20 am UTC (link)

He chuckled. "It's breathtaking, isn't it? Feeling as if you might die, and then being victorious?" Though he had been terrified, there was a part of him that had been entirely at peace throughout the whole ordeal. It must have been the part that said his name was Sinbad and told stories of drunken old men.

As she took his hand, he smiled sincerely, starting down the stairs. "You said you were on ten floor, yes?"

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Re: Floor 12 - going down the stairs

noglass_slipper
2010-05-02 03:47 am UTC (link)

"Breathtaking?" She looked at him in surprise, not quite sure if that was the word she would have used. She'd only ever heard about adventures like that, and never actually expected something like it to happen to her. THen again... despite the danger, there was a part of her that did feel somewhat exhilarated. Although she still couldn't quite believe what had happened. They still didn't even know how. "I suppose you could say that, yes."

She had to think for a moment before nodding. "Yes - 1004, if I remember correctly." It sounded right, at least.

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Re: Floor 12 - going down the stairs

dwagonslayer
2010-05-02 03:57 am UTC (link)

He laughed. "You be careful, now. It can be addictive, going on adventures. I became an addict, and look at me!" With a smile, he lead her down the stairs, turning into the hallway of floor 10. Though the past hour had been full of confusion and noise, this building alarmed him. It was so quiet. Too quiet, really.

He paused outside 1004, gesturing to it with his free hand. "And here you are, my lady. 1004, safe and sound." He took a step back from her, smiling. "It was a pleasure to meet you, Cinderella." Without warning, he plucked at her right hand, holding it in his and brushing a kiss over her knuckles. "Take care of yourself. I know you will." Winking, he turned his back on her and disappeared from the floor.

Well, that had been a pleasant evening.

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Re: Floor 12 - going down the stairs

noglass_slipper
2010-05-02 04:05 am UTC (link)

"Addicted to adventures, good sir? Well, If I had a companion such as yourself, I suppose it could not be that bad of a thing." She laughed, beginning to relax now that the danger was past and she could remember the excitement rather than the fear.

It was a relief to see the apartment, even though it wasn't technically hers. "It was a pleasure to meet you as well, Sinbad," she said, flushing slightly at the kiss on her hand.

Once he'd left, she turned and entered the apartment with a sigh. She hadn't been tired before, but she certainly was now.

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