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Calliope // Caliborn (ophiuchus) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2013-06-13 22:09:00

Entry tags:

aradia megido, calliope-caliborn, daniel osbourne, dirk strider, helix wamtani, jake english, peter parker (tas), shining armor

Day 223; ☤ Open | Voice/Action
[Calliope clears her throat. The arcade's first-floor cacophony can be heard in the background, though muffled. Even though she sounds like Caliborn, she's so very much kinder and warmer.]

Sooo... This is "Callie"! Thank you to everyone who donated or traded your chocolate to me while we were at the other place, and to those of you who offered me kind words. I hope everyone is alright, and made it back safely! [Though she hasn't heard from Roxy.]

... on that note, has anyone else noticed bruises and the sort being in different places than they were yesterday? It's rather peculiar...

Um, but, anyway. [She sounds a bit more nervous, now, voice a bit shaky and laugh with an edge of giggle on it.] It's not as though there's currency worry about, but if anyone would like to be repaid in kind and company, I'm on the second floor of the Arcade with some snacks. It's the one with the tables and the card and board games.

Maybe we could also play something together? Oh- and we can also go to one of the other floors, if anyone prefers a different game! This just seemed the most fitting place to start at, with the candy and soda...

[Calliope really wants to spend time with everyone and anyone.]

[This is a bigger deal to her than it may be for most; she's so convinced of her own horrific monsterly-ness that she feels like asking people to spend time with her is imposing. Part of her doesn't even expect anyone to respond or show up, beyond maybe her friends from home. Still, after she learned about Caliborn's little frypan rampage and constant attempts at upsetting people, she feels a need to try and cement herself as the green-eyed cherub who just wants to make friends.]

[That is why, true to her word, Calliope is camping out at one of the game tables. She's wearing a hoodie tugged up to somewhat disguise her appearance, but she's on the lookout for people who appear to be looking for her. There are long moments of keeping busy by shuffling skills and snacking on her small assorted collection of candy, too.]

[And, before she tries to put it off any longer...]

[Private | Filtered to Aradia]

Umm. Hello, dear. Would you like to, ah... [She trails off, realizing there are approximately two dozen ways to end that sentence, and she can't pick one.]

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	ophiuchus 2013-06-14 11:50 pm UTC (link)
	The park is good! Maybe we can try the graveyard, um, another time. [A very unspecified Another Time.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	corpsepartying 2013-06-14 11:54 pm UTC (link)
	That's alright! Whatever you'd like, Callie. I want this to be a pleasant experience for you. [ goodness GRACIOUS these two are so bad at this. aradia especially. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ophiuchus 2013-06-15 12:02 am UTC (link)
	[It's an almost equally-shared blame, really.] Well... alright! The park it is. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	corpsepartying 2013-06-15 12:06 am UTC (link)
	Would you like to go right away, or would you prefer to have some time to spend with others in the arcade first? I can wait, if needed. [ secret code for "goodness, i need time to get ready". ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ophiuchus 2013-06-15 12:38 am UTC (link)
	Well... It would be rude to ditch everyone immediately. Why don't you stop in, and then I can take my leave much more gracefully? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	corpsepartying 2013-06-16 05:12 am UTC (link)
	That sounds fine! Just, ah, give me a moment or two to get ready? [ it's hard to disguise the hint of bashfulness in her voice. there's no easy way to say "i'd like to look pretty for you". ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ophiuchus 2013-06-16 05:20 am UTC (link)
	[Calliope being, well, Calliope, does not interpret it that way. Or at least, she doesn't outright see it in that light, and so she tries to be smooth and warm and careful even while she jumps to bad conclusions.] Oh- sure! Take your time, please. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

corpsepartying
2013-06-16 06:59 am UTC (link)

I'll see you soon, then!

[ and that she does. it takes aradia a while to show up in the arcade, but when she does, she's decked out in a cute ruffly dress with her hair tied back in a heavy braid. she's put a lot of effort into her appearance before meeting up with her friend (is that the right label anymore?). ]

Hello, dear!

[ welp, seems like she's picking up that phrase from callie. she rocks back on her heels, a little nervous. ]

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	ophiuchus 2013-06-16 12:59 pm UTC (link)
	[Calliope is taken aback when she sees Aradia. It had been so easy for her to assume that the troll was doing nothing more than collecting thoughts, or bracing herself for the awkwardness of the situation.] [The cherub hops to her feet. She feels, once more, terribly underdressed.] H- hello! I. You look very pretty. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	corpsepartying 2013-06-16 08:42 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you! You do too, as always. [ she ducks her head a bit, shyly, and smiles. ] Have you been enjoying your time with everyone else? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ophiuchus 2013-06-17 01:59 am UTC (link)
	Nooooo. [It's the most resistance she'll put up to what was clearly meant to be a nicety. One that makes her feel very awkward and self-conscious, but she's sure Aradia only meant well with it.] [And then she remembers there was an actual question there, so it was maybe an awkward response in yet another way.] -I mean! I have! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	corpsepartying 2013-06-17 04:06 am UTC (link)
	[ goodness gracious, calliope is always so endearing. she smiles, placing a hand over her mouth to muffle a slight giggle, not at the cherub's expense, but rather one of fondness. ] I don't want to rush you! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ophiuchus 2013-06-17 04:09 am UTC (link)
	[Calliope stands up quickly.] No! It's fine! I think that's probably going to be it for takers, so, ah... [She grabs the bag of leftover candy, feeling so inept and awkward that she feels like maybe she'd be better off just rolling under the table and staying there.] ... Shall we? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	corpsepartying 2013-06-18 07:18 am UTC (link)
	I believe we shall! [ she smiles, and like back in squall, extends her hand. hopefully that part of things will be less awkward this time. ] Do you have any preference as to where we'll eat today, or would you rather I pick? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ophiuchus 2013-06-18 02:55 pm UTC (link)
	[She's honestly surprised that it's happening again, but this time she understands that Aradia isn't doing something she'll probably regret.] [So she holds her hand, and feels really warm.] Please pick. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	corpsepartying 2013-06-19 06:00 am UTC (link)
	[ aradia clasps calliope's hand and hums in thought, considering their options, pleased by the other girl's lack of hesitation. she thought there might have been a split chance she just wouldn't do it this tim. ] How about Sizzle and Sear? There's a lot of good meat there. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ophiuchus 2013-06-19 06:02 am UTC (link)
	Yes! Yes, I like going there, so let's, um, go. [Calliope reflects on the fact that it would probably be easier to talk if they weren't holding hands, but oh well.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	corpsepartying 2013-06-19 06:41 am UTC (link)
	I would still like to prepare something Alternian for you sometime. Though, none of our food is really all that interesting, at least not in my section of the caste... [ she swings her arm a little bit, jovially, like before. ] At least meat is a large part of both of our diets. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ophiuchus 2013-06-19 01:43 pm UTC (link)
	[Arm swinging...] [Calliope giggles and shrugs ever so slightly.] I'm used to eating some very simple things, love. Anything you make will be exciting and new to me! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	corpsepartying 2013-06-22 02:43 am UTC (link)
	We'll have to set a date for it, then! [ heehee. date. ] I'll have to invite you over to my apartment for it. It's small, but I'd really enjoy the company. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ophiuchus 2013-06-22 02:58 am UTC (link)
	[Calliope smiles pleasantly as the "date" word soars majestically over her head.] There's no problem with small! And it's better yours than mine. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	corpsepartying 2013-06-25 12:12 am UTC (link)
	What's wrong with yours? [ it's an innocent, curious question that aradia means no harm by. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ophiuchus 2013-06-25 12:34 am UTC (link)
	[Calliope picks up on that, but she can't help but sound a little flat when she replies.] It's a battleground. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	corpsepartying 2013-06-25 12:35 am UTC (link)
	Ah. [ after that one noise of response, she thinks about caliborn, and then understands. well, at least to some degree. she still doesn't know the whole situation. ] My place it is, then. As I said, I'd be pleased to have your company there. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ophiuchus 2013-06-25 12:39 am UTC (link)
	Splendid! Thank you! [As if it's something Aradia is doing as a favor to her.] I'm always curious about what people's homes and rooms look like. It's such a wonderful indicator of what interests them. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)