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Tweak says, "i been poppin ma coller"

lydia martin (futureimperfect) wrote in haeremaiic,
@ 2021-05-08 00:52:00

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!net, -player: amber, -player: kt, -player: mercy, alexander aaron, caleb danvers, five hargreeves, lissa dragomir, lydia martin

Sorry to anyone I might have woken up. Not a great first impression ~~even though I've been here since Th~~.

Hi, I'm Lydia.

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Five | Lydia

futureimperfect
2021-05-09 01:07 am UTC (link)

Oh. Interesting. They probably don't work ~~when it comes to me~~ as well as some people claim. Like, it wouldn't be soundproof, just dampened. Possibly a lot, but probably not completely.

I'm [ ... ] sensitive. There's usually a reason, and finding that reason is what helps overall. Like the riddle. But I'll have flashes sometimes that come and go until the 'riddle' is solved.

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Five | Lydia

needsaspotter
2021-05-09 01:17 am UTC (link)

~~Like with my sister~~ No, I imagine they likely don't. And maybe it also depends on what you're going for, dampening versus complete silence. But complete silence would be maddening, and your body would turn into the sound, and most people wouldn't likely last too long in a space with too much soundproofing.

~~Is it sensitivity like clairvoyance or to specific things?~~

Okay. That makes sense. Do they often start as dreams? Or is it more random? And do you want some kind of warning system for others if you do wake up in the middle of the night and start to wander? So you at least don't get lost and stuck in an even stranger and even less familiar place than you're already in?

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Five | Lydia

futureimperfect
2021-05-09 01:30 am UTC (link)

My grandmother had a fully soundproof study. I wouldn't say it was pleasant, but I think I could do it if I had to.

It's more random. The dreams are just an unpleasant side-effect. In my mind, anyway. I've gotten good at keeping my phone on me, so when I get back to myself I can call ~~you—someone—yo~~ you, if you're worried. I can't not go in that kind of situation or I'll constantly be drawn back to it.

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Five | Lydia

needsaspotter
2021-05-09 01:55 am UTC (link)

Is this an inherited sensitivity?

I can't say I won't worry, as that's a trait I've come to realize is something I can't simply shake off, but if this happens after you've already made some friends here, and you feel more comfortable calling them, I'll understand. I would appreciate something to let me know it's not this place doing something strange (as, noted, I worry), but I know we're strangers, so I wouldn't want you to feel any obligation to call or do more than you're comfortable with, especially as you get to know more people.

Back to the soundproofing, I'm not sure how much I trust magic, even after two years of dealing with it, but maybe something being in place so you don't accidentally wake the neighbors isn't such a bad thing.

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Five | Lydia

futureimperfect
2021-05-09 02:04 am UTC (link)

Yea, she was also like me.

I'm not usually happy after I come back to myself, so I'd like to keep it consistent and just call the same person. And I'd like it to be you if that's alright. Everyone here is a stranger, but I trust you so far. And we live together, so it would make sense that you'd notice first.

[ ... ] If you promise it won't bother you, we could try the whole apartment? Then someone will know but not everyone.

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	Five \| Lydia needsaspotter 2021-05-09 02:15 am UTC (link)
	Ah, I see. ~~Did she tea~~ ~~Wha~~ I'm all right with it. I can understand the need for something or someone familiar. This sounds like a good plan. I have nightmares, too, sometimes, so I'm not always asleep or asleep at regular intervals, so it won't bother me. And I'll try not to barge in with a bat in the future if it does catch me off guard. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Five \| Lydia futureimperfect 2021-05-09 02:39 am UTC (link)
	The bat was a nice touch. ~~I don't know why, t~~ It felt nice knowing you wouldn't have just left me to die. I'm slightly less sure about you closing the door behind you, but the bat and being there was fine. What helps with your nightmares? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Five \| Lydia needsaspotter 2021-05-09 02:53 am UTC (link)
	Should I have left it open? ~~Nothing.~~ ~~Alcohol~~ ~~Not sleep~~ Not much. Sometimes alcohol. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Five \| Lydia futureimperfect 2021-05-09 02:57 am UTC (link)
	I just thought it was an interesting way to spend your time. Maybe we can find something together that won't destroy your liver before you're 25. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Five \| Lydia needsaspotter 2021-05-09 03:06 am UTC (link)
	~~Not leaving your door open? Oh. Oh, I see.~~ You have your sensitivity, and I've got my own skills. ~~I'm not~~ Maybe whatever it is will help you, too. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Five \| Lydia futureimperfect 2021-05-09 01:15 pm UTC (link)
	It's starting to feel like everyone here does. ~~Which is te~~ Maybe. It's also possible we try a lot of things and one helps you and one helps me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Five \| Lydia needsaspotter 2021-05-09 03:17 pm UTC (link)
	A lot do. If it makes you more comfortable, I can show you ~~some of~~ mine. ~~I’ve tried a lot alr~~ Maybe. We aren’t the same person, after all, so it makes sense the same thing might not work for both of us. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Five \| Lydia futureimperfect 2021-05-09 08:17 pm UTC (link)
	Are any of them worth avoiding? The statistics would say yes. I don't mind not knowing, but I wouldn't say I'm not curious. If you wanted to, I could show you some of mine, too. Some of it is circumstantial, though. Worst we can do is not try. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Five \| Lydia needsaspotter 2021-05-09 08:45 pm UTC (link)
	None have proven to be a deliberate threat as of yet, but there does seem to be a fair amount of people with magic. Most of what I can do isn't particularly dangerous or impressive by itself (like yours, it can be circumstantial), but since we're living together, it doesn't hurt either of us to have an idea of what the other can do. Yeah, that's true. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Five \| Lydia futureimperfect 2021-05-09 09:05 pm UTC (link)
	Somehow that's not comforting. Makes me think that the tree or something else is the real enemy here. ~~Does that make me~~ We should go someplace further from people if you want a demonstration of mine. Or I can just tell you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Five | Lydia

needsaspotter
2021-05-09 09:31 pm UTC (link)

None of them have attempted to attack, either with or without, because of having or lacking any kind of power. I likely wouldn't want to make someone with a bad temper and super strength angry, same as I wouldn't want to push my luck with someone who's got no qualms turning me into a vase to push off a table. But it's more a temperament thing than strictly abilities. And the tree is... I assume it's a thing that falls into chaotic neutral. But it's certainly the source of most things going on here.

Which would you prefer?

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	Five \| Lydia futureimperfect 2021-05-09 11:16 pm UTC (link)
	I'm being paranoid, you can ignore me. It should go away. It's only one part of the whole thing, so maybe talking? ~~Until you don't believe me~~ (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Five \| Lydia needsaspotter 2021-05-09 11:34 pm UTC (link)
	Sometimes paranoia can be good. Talking works. There's a mixer tonight. It's a monthly thing to get to know people and be social. There's free food and drinks. Do you want to check it out? We can always talk after if you want. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Five \| Lydia futureimperfect 2021-05-09 11:46 pm UTC (link)
	I've got a sense for when it might be good or bad paranoia. I think this one might be bad. Yea, a mixer could be good. Is it just people like us? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Five \| Lydia needsaspotter 2021-05-09 11:57 pm UTC (link)
	Possibly. I don't think Captain America is evil. I think he's from a different run than that. Yes. Those of us who've been thrust into this reality. It's at least a reminder we're not alone, though I think most people go for the free food and drinks. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Five \| Lydia futureimperfect 2021-05-10 12:02 am UTC (link)
	Multiverses inside the multiverse. Great. Not having to cook is a perk I was considering. That and getting a sense of who is here. Not having something to wear is going to have to be fixed. No offense to your friend, but we don't really have the same taste in clothes. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Five \| Lydia needsaspotter 2021-05-10 12:17 am UTC (link)
	Something like that. It's like the book versus the movie. It can be nice not to have to cook. That's fair. She's certainly got her own style. There are several clothes stores on Queen St. They should have something workable until you can get to Auckland. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Five \| Lydia futureimperfect 2021-05-10 12:23 am UTC (link)
	What about the tv show versus lived experience? I can already see I'll have to make sure not to blow my entire budget on one trip to Auckland. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Five \| Lydia needsaspotter 2021-05-10 12:31 am UTC (link)
	Is that like reality tv where they edit it a lot? Would it help to remind your budget about food and bills? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Five | Lydia

futureimperfect
2021-05-10 12:36 am UTC (link)

I was thinking more about the fact that my life was or is apparently a television show.

At least rent is covered for a bit? Speaking of food, we should make a running list on the fridge. Then one of us can go out and get things. I was thinking that would be me at first since I don't have anywhere to be during the day yet.

But I'm going to have to get a job quickly to get my wardrobe up to speed. Unfortunately, I need a wardrobe to get a job probably.