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that came of as rude…. just ignore me
"The more you practice the art of thankfulness, the more you have to be thankful for.”
I just realized there’s nothing to wait for at this point, I can reply. XD Okay.
Hugo
“We’re all from different worlds and stuck in a castle. At least, that’s what seems to be the case,” the young man Rowan said.
Hugo laughed. “So what, we can’t do anything without interdimensional travel? Like in the science fiction films?”
The more moments of silence that passed, the more Hugo questioned his own cheerfulness.
Someone nodded grimly.
Hugo blinked and moved back, curling up in front of the fireplace. His spidery legs cast thin shadows over the stone hearth. He began to rub his scarf up and down, trying to calm his racing mind.
He never dreamed something so fantastical would happen. He had only snuck into theaters before, and while he had been an imaginative kid, he rarely explored beyond the bounds of his atmosphere. It was unnatural.
“Oh dear…” Hugo’s voice broke in spite of himself. “I… So sorry, I do believe I’m experiencing an existential crisis. Please excuse me.”
He pulled his scarf over his mouth and fell back onto his side, a quiet, thin ball.
“Everything is a mountain”
Writing this boy is all about being the sensitive person in the group, but also being self-restricting and polite. Kinda funny to write. XD
“Everything is a mountain”
Hugo: *is having a mental crisis*
also Hugo: *apologizes for the inconvenience*
I want to hug him so bad <3
“Nothing says autumn like slurpin’ apples.” -my uncle
Tenz and Reid
“Oh dear…I… So sorry, I do believe I’m experiencing an existential crisis. Please excuse me.”
Tenz smiled goofily at him, a gesture that came across as little creepy with Tenz’z fangs. “Don’t worry about it! I didn’t even notice! Besides, those things are easily fixed by a mechanic or a wacky inventor.”
The room went silent, and Reid stared at his brother, trying to figure out what he thought Hugo had said. After a minute, he responded, “Uh…Tenz, he said an existential crisis, not an exoskeletal crisis.”
Tenz’z smile faded into confusion. “What’s the difference?”
“An existential crisis can’t be fixed by a mechanic, or a wacky inventor.”
“Oh…” Tenz thought for a moment, before looking at Hugo again and saying, “Then can a scientist fix it?”
Reid facepalmed.
"You need French Toast."
#AnduthForever (hopefully 💕)Barnes
“Might as well be an exoskeletal crisis,” Barnes said. “Soul-searching is illegal in nineteen counties. You have always been you, Angelo, have a cup of tea.”
Hugo looked back and forth between Reid and Tenz. His eyes became the slightest bit shiny, expression hidden by his scarf. “I can’t go to anyone for help, Tenz. They would hurt me. So I’ll have to figure it out myself.”
“Everything is a mountain”
Tenz and Reid
“I can’t go to anyone for help, Tenz. They would hurt me. So I’ll have to figure it out myself.”
Tenz’z smile faded and his voice dropped low in volume, looking at his twin. “Like… They?”
Reid stiffened, drawing in a breath. His pupils became thinner. “I-I wouldn’t know, Tenz,” Reid said hesitantly, carefully, as if he was afraid he would be imprisoned for speaking.
The cheery twinkle in Tenz’z eyes was extinguished and he held his jacket closer. “I want Omi to be here,” he whined at Reid. “Why can’t Omi be here?”
Reid became covered in his green vapor again, creating another nest of tendrils. “I’m sorry, Tenz. She just can’t. Come to your nest.”
Tenz rejected Reid, moving to the corner and curling up in a ball with his head resting on his jacket. Reid drooped, watching his brother sorrowfully.
"You need French Toast."
#AnduthForever (hopefully 💕)Barnes
Everyone slumped, and hesitated to do anything. The three medieval individuals still ate silently. Reid comforted his brother, who would surely need a lot of monitoring during this adventure, and Hugo still sat alone by the fire. Even the food hadn’t done much good.
This couldn’t go on. Barnes had to take ownership.
She cleared her throat, knelt next to Hugo, and swept him up into a very tight hug. She easily lifted the thin boy off his feet.
“I will care for you. If you need me to punch something for you, I will do it.”
Her voice was husky from emotional effort. She set him down.
“Well…” Hugo put his hands in his pockets, the corners of his mouth twitching. “Thank you. I must say, I didn’t expect that.”
Barnes smiled, hoping the others could sense it under her mask. She quickly returned to her aloof posture and clapped her hands. “So! Now that we’ve eaten and rested. I think it’s high time we find the mysterious inhabitants of this castle. Why don’t we go exploring?”
“Everything is a mountain”
@keilah-h Sorry this took so long. I was on a trip, and then I had to catch up on school.
Ayla
“So there are, in fact, enemy soldiers about like you assumed,” said Mr. Crosshair. “Fortunately, they seem to be pretty brainless, so as long as we avoid being in their direct line of sight we should be fine.”
That sounded boring. Besides, if we avoided the zombies, we would probably get caught anyway. “Why don’t we blow them up? If we could find the gunpowder supply in this place, we could use a mirror to start a fire.” I’d always wanted to build a bomb.
The squirrels are collecting more nuts than usual this winter. I've already lost 3 relatives.
Tenz and Reid
Reid brightened. “Yes, let’s!” He exclaimed with youthful excitement. “C’mon, Tenz, you love exploring!”
But Tenz remained curled up in the corner, his face buried in Omi’s jacket. “Leave me alone,” he sobbed into the jacket.
Reid sighed, wrapping his tendrils around his brother, completely encasing him. “Thank you for the meal, Ms. Barnes. Let’s get moving, Tenz just needs a few minutes. I apologize for his behaviour, by older brother is…mentally impaired.”
"You need French Toast."
#AnduthForever (hopefully 💕)Emeline
“So! Now that we’ve eaten and rested. I think it’s high time we find the mysterious inhabitants of this castle. Why don’t we go exploring?” Barnes suggested after consoling Hugo.
“Finally!” Rowen exclaimed, getting to his feet.
“Thank you for the meal, Ms. Barnes. Let’s get moving, Tenz just needs a few minutes. I apologize for his behavior, my older brother is…mentally impaired.” Reid said to Barnes.
“Is that why he acts like a child?” Rowen asked.
Percival cleared his throat, and turned to Barnes. “Yes, thank you, Lady Barnes. Now, which way should we go first?”
"No! Monkeys should have pets, all monkeys should have pets!"
@theshadow @thewhalekeeper
Reid
“Is that why he acts like a child?” Rowen asked.
Reid nodded, “Sometimes I have a hard time remembering that he is the older, or that he even is a teen!”
"You need French Toast."
#AnduthForever (hopefully 💕)Barnes
“I was thinking we start down this corridor along the edge of the castle, and scour the place for clues and people,” Barnes told Percival.
The group waited a few minutes for Reid to calm his brother, who remained stubbornly curled up. He was still agitated.
Barnes was used to people who looked much younger than their real age. Tenz was the opposite, but somehow the two extremes didn’t feel all that different. She unhooked a leather packet from her suitcase, and crouched where the kid could see.
“Look at this, Tenz.” The packet fell open, with a strip of unfolded photos. They were of Barnes’ family. “I don’t have a jacket for special memories, but I have these. Could you hold onto them for me, keep them safe?”
If she knew anything about children, she knew they cared deeply for others. They could be startlingly calm when given responsibility.
“Everything is a mountain”
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