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Jr
Jr’s hands fisted, his hand raised, but then fell. He sighed.
“It had to happen sooner or later. I suspected that was what Seb? Meant when he mentioned it. Little kids,” Jr chuckled, ” either straight-out honest, liar or joker.” Jr put his hand on Hugo’s shoulder, grabbing him like iron and shaking him a little. “Look at me. I said this talk would be warrior to warrior, I only sorta meant it. Nar is fifteen, in her…our culture, that means she is old enough to date, get engaged, and married. It is the time if her life that she lives half in the world of the Young One, and half in the world of the Warrioress. That is why I am so protective of her. I can’t decide which side I must let thrive in this…relationship. The Young One is the side I control, she must listen to me. The Warrioress learns from expierance, they face the hardships of life often alone. I was never a Young One, only Warrior, and I don’t want Nar to have to live life even remotely similar to me.” Jr stared deep into Hugo’s eyes, and whether Jr knew it or not, his eyes reflected vague memories, memories sometimes so cruel that I dare not describe them.
“Hugo, I had doubts about you, and now they are confirmed. Proof that I must protect Narray, treat her as a Young One.” He lifted his hand, but then folded it, pinky to thumb, into a fist. He looked at it, then let it fall. “But something tells me she is on her own with this one whether I want it or not. You see, Nar is very much buried in her life’s work. She is a healer’s apprentice, and most the time she talks only with family, her Mistress, patients, doctors, nurses and healers. In case you are unaware healers and doctors are different in our culture. Healer’s follow a strict, ancient Code of Conduct, while doctors do not follow the same Code. Nar has rarely talked with others outside of this group unless asked a question, or the person is in need. When among family and her group of fellow labourers, she talks mostly only of new cures, or patients. Her life is submerged in a sea of just helping people, to the extreme. I cannot pull her out of it. But you have. And not in a bad way. I have never seen Nar break her Code of Conduct, but she has today. As a Realn, you only break a Code if something is more important to you than that Code.” Jr gripped both of Hugo’s shoulders. “Hugo, do you realize what I’m saying? Did you know that she has rarely, if ever, cared if someone thought I was a monster. And, I have never, in my life seen her beg me to let someone go. It usually is simply a warning not to kill or do significant harm. She knows she can’t stop me, so she never tries, today she tried. For you. You have done what I could not! Bringing out some of the best in Nar. She has fallen for you.” Jr let go, straching the back of his neck. “As I think about it right now, I think I’m gonna chance it. But as Protector to Protector, Older brother to Older brother, you know I will go at no lengths to protect my little innocent Narray.” Jr straightened himself, rolling his shoulders and saying in a playful tone,
“Ya know, usually my ‘warrior to warrior’ talks end in some kind of epic duel.” Jr made exaggerated hand motions, the threw his head back, puffing out his chest and looking like a proud prince on the field of glory. “Of which I am always victor!” Coming back to a normal stance, with even a slight smile, he finished,
“But my ‘brother to brother’ talks usually have a gut punch right about…now.” Jr punched Hugo, then broke out in a wide smile and spread his arms out. “Your turn! Serious or funny, doesn’t matter.”
Bet you didn’t see that coming!
Sorry if this seems out of order or something, I kinda just typed out random thoughts in my head.
"You need French Toast."
#AnduthForever (hopefully 💕)IDK WHY IN THE GALAXIES MY BRAIN DID THIS, but I had to share it with you.
I got a picture of Seb seeing Jr punch Hugo, Nar looking relieved, but him going out and tackling Jr. Funny enough, instead of fighting back, Jr just allowed Seb to overpower him and whines “What? I get beat up by you and your little minion! No fair!” Then laughs. Idk, just Jr is in one of his moods, and the scene just popped in my head.
"You need French Toast."
#AnduthForever (hopefully 💕)I was thinking along the same lines XD
Hugo
The punch knocked Hugo’s breath out a little. He rasped out, “That’s lucky. I thought you were going to -“
He didn’t get to finish his sentence.
Seb hung from Nahim’s neck like a feral cat. He yanked with his fists repetitively, trying to choke Nahim into unconsciousness – then pulled a pen from his pocket, ready to stab the young man’s eyes out.
“Seb, drop it!” Hugo managed to pull the spitting kid off and held him by the armpits. “Bunny, ‘Bast. I plead the bunny. Just drop it.”
The fluffed up boy bristled for a few more seconds. Then he smoothed the wrinkles out of his dress shirt and oiled hair, the bloodshot film over his eyes fading away.
A sigh of relief. The bunny pact still stood, and stabbing was no longer in the conversation, although its stay had been brief.
“What was that?” Nahim choked out a laugh.
“Child’s program. Gorging cue-lover.” Seb spat.
The victim between them sighed heavily. “Shut your vaguely dirty mouth. He wasn’t going to kill me; it was a joke.”
“Hahaha!” Seb raised his hands in the air. “He’s flipping hilarious! Here, I can tell a joke too! I’ve told many of those – so many – and they ALWAYS LOVE THE PUNCHLINE! HAHA!”
#ProtectAdolinKholin
That’s great XD Seb has to be one of my fav charries on this rp
Jr
“That’s lucky. I thought you were going to -“ Suddenly, jr felt weight around his neck. he almost lashed out, but noticed the little boy and decided to let him have his fun…Even if he was threatening to poke his eyes out with a writing utensil. Hugo pulled him off Jr and said something weird about something called a bunny.
“What was that? in the galaxies!” Jr laughed.
“Child’s program. Gorging cue-lover.” Seb spat.
“I have no clue what in the galaxy a bunny or a that means!”
“Shut your vaguely dirty mouth. He wasn’t going to kill me; it was a joke.”
“Hahaha!” Seb raised his hands in the air. “He’s flipping hilarious! Here, I can tell a joke too! I’ve told many of those – so many – and they ALWAYS LOVE THE PUNCHLINE! HAHA!”
Jr laughed harder, his voice loud and clear.
“That’s amusing!”
Nar rushed up, grabbing Jr’s arm.
“Are you alright?” She was looking at Hugo.
“He’s fine!” Jr said as he laughed, “And i’ve never been better! Hugo, you never mentioned your little charge was a tiger! I can’t tell you the last time someone tried to choke me, they usually try to shoot me, run me through or blow me up!” Jr was shaking with laughter.
“Despin glace.”* Nar sighed then smiled.
*translates to “broken ice”
"You need French Toast."
#AnduthForever (hopefully 💕)I think why Jr finds it amusing that Seb is trying to choke him is because Jr has strong neck muscles. A little fellow like Seb would have to be a lot stronger than he looks to choke Nahim.
Oh, and Hugo should expect more friendly gut punches at certain times, since that’s like just a thing jr does…he also likes to spar with his friends, but only one of them actually puts up enough fight, so…He gets bored.
"You need French Toast."
#AnduthForever (hopefully 💕)Yeah, the choking thing doesn’t really work XD not to mention most people Sebbers tries to knock out are waaaay bigger than him.
Punches are okay, as long as they don’t knock his daylights out 👍
Hugo
Seb hated to be laughed at – and was probably about to shoot, run through, and blow Nahim up. Hugo quickly stepped between them. “Yeah, he’s a nasty little bugger sometimes. Not that he could ever actually do any real harm. Not at all.”
He heard a suggestive trigger click behind him.
Nahim continued to laugh as he headed back to the restaurant, Nar in tow. The girl was utterly relieved, glad to see her brother had been merely play fighting.
Hugo gave Seb a sidelong glance.
The short mafia child sighed, and put away the handgun. “I don’t like this, Angie-boy. I don’t like this.”
“What is there to not like? He’s an impulsive guy with an interest in scaring people, not unlike someone I know.”
“I don’t like it when you are in a toxically physical environment.”
“It’s okay! I can handle it!”
“No you can’t. You quite literally can’t.”
“Who’s talking?” Annoyance sparked. “You know what? I hesitated to put Marple’s cage on your bed. Just so you know.”
Seb froze, hurt.
Regret washed over the older boy. “Never mind. I -“
Still looking away, Seb patted Hugo’s knee. “As Baby Gabe says, it’s fine, beloved. I’m going back to the school, because tiredness. Um… I don’t think I’ll have insomnia issues tonight, so expect me to be asleep when you get back.”
“Thanks for coming to my rescue.”
A genuine, caring smile crossed over Sebastian, partially hidden by his low bangs. He patted Hugo’s knee again with the back of his hand, and walked off to the bus stop.
Back in the restaurant, as Hugo slid back into his seat, he discovered Nar trying to convince Nahim to eat yet again. Most of the pastry still remained, and presumably Nahim had never seen powdered sugar before – because the dragon was licking a stick suspiciously.
“Where’d the kid go?” Nahim still grinned.
“Bed, at the school.”
“Ah.”
“Good for him!” Nar got some sugar stuck in her hair, streaks of white in the red, and pushed the dragon away. “I’m so glad Junior likes you! Sometimes his fun side comes out once in a blue moon.”
At that, Nahim’s comment rushed back. She has fallen for you.
Flattering, but oh so intimidating.
Now was where Hugo was conflicted. He had never been flushed with lover adrenaline before, at least in the traditional sense. He didn’t just love one person – he loved people.
Nar, right now, represented the thrill of human connection.
But every girl wanted him to be obsessed, to fall hopelessly in love. Was there a difference? Because so far, his record proved there was.
Even if him and Nar didn’t work out, he could at least ensure her enjoyment. “Is there one specific thing you’re really excited for at school? What’s your dream for this year?”
#ProtectAdolinKholin
@rae @whalekeeper @esther-c @anyoneelse AAAAGH SO SORRY I’VE BEEN GONEEEE
Pax has just been standing there basically taking it all in lol…
Could uh someone catch me up just a bit on what’s happening in the dorm?
#IfMarcelDiesIRiot
#ProtectMarcel
#ProtectSebFynn and Lukas were chatting with Calvin, and Cal had recently dragged in Chase and Marcel who are now recovering on two of the beds. Marcel is half awake, Chase is unconscious 😀
#ProtectAdolinKholin
@whalekeeper @rae @anyone-else
Paxton
Paxton hid slightly behind Lukas as the conversations rose and dipped. He dipped his chin slightly, hiding into Lukas’ shoulder as he looked on worriedly at his pink-haired friend and eyed the newcomers warily.
He felt a little sad that his friends hadn’t seemed to notice him…or at least that he’d been gone, but then again he was being rather quiet…They probably hadn’t seen him…
Or maybe they hadn’t even known he was gone…
The thought stung, but he quickly shrugged it off, not sure what he was expecting. Plus, he shouldn’t have been thinking of those things then.
Marcel was hurt! His friend…
And another boy, who hadn’t even woken up yet…
They said they’d had a fight!
It must’ve been bad.
Paxton whimpered, drawing a bit of attention to himself. He blushed, covering his face a bit with his sleeves.
He couldn’t help but be reminded of the many times he himself had looked just as rough.
He felt guilty for even thinking about himself…how selfish…
#IfMarcelDiesIRiot
#ProtectMarcel
#ProtectSebWriting from Pax’s POV is so fun sometimes because he has that childlike point of view and innocency but its so skewed at the same time, so you get to write it like a child, with not quite finished sentences, or exclamations that wouldn’t work for an adult, but at the same time it’s not all quite as innocent as it should be.
#IfMarcelDiesIRiot
#ProtectMarcel
#ProtectSebHiiiii, small child!!
Marcel
The blankets were so thick and warm, orange and yellow like melted sorbet. The softness breathed over him, urging sleep.
Two exhausting days in a row; no wonder Marcel didn’t mind drooling a little on the pillow. Was this going to be the norm? Battling everyday bullies and the offhand monster?
But he felt better. Because even if he hated his own goofiness, no one else did. And that was a glorious start.
He rolled over and was instantly faced with the fuzzy outline of a familiar boy.
It was Paxton. After so much drama and chaos, it was good to see him again.
“Hey, Pax.” Marcel beamed.
#ProtectAdolinKholin
Paxton
Paxton’s eyes widened at the sound of his name and he froze, watching eyes turn to Marcel and then him. He cowered for a moment, feeling the stares before glancing at his pink-haired friend.
The boy, though no doubt exhausted and wounded, had a small smile on his face, eyes bright as he looked at the pale-skinned lad.
Paxton couldn’t help but smile as his heart leapt a bit in his chest.
His friend hadn’t forgotten him…
He waved demurely, taking a tentative step towards the bed, hands still clutching the front of his vest. He tilted his head, eyes growing wider with worry.
“Mar-Marcel…?”
“Hey…you’re talking. Nice,” His friend said, a bit hazily, but the grin was unmistakable. Paxton giggled, blushing a bit. He was so thankful to have friends who actually…liked hearing him talk.
Friends who wanted him to speak!
Broken voice and all…
“Y-you…O-kay?”
Marcel shrugged, wincing a bit as he did but smiling nonetheless.
“Eh…you know how it goes.”
Paxton smiled, eyes roving over to the unconscious boy on the bed a few feet away from Marcel’s. He hadn’t quite caught his name but the boy looked exhausted…
Paxton glanced around the room noticing a few new beds as well as more stuff than when he’d been there.
There must be even more in the dorm now than there was before.
He played with a button on his vest, a bit nervous about meeting new people…but…if Lukas and Marcel knew them…they couldn’t be too bad…right?
Did Paxton ever meet Seb? I can’t remember! I thought he did…?? Also I know he met Calvin but I don’t think they spent a ton of time together. Pax’s “best friends” in his mind were Lukas and Marcel
#IfMarcelDiesIRiot
#ProtectMarcel
#ProtectSebYeah he met Seb, but they didn’t strike it very well XD Seb is on his way tho
Marcel
Marcel watched Pax look around for a second, then raised a shaky finger. “Turn around.’
Pax did so, shivering at what hapened next. The Guardian kid traced his back along the collar, just enough to feel the bandage underneath.
“O-Okay… now.” Pax said, trying to tuck his chin over his shoulder to get a good look.
“Good.” Marcel snuggled up again.
They both listened to the other dorm boys chatter. Then the cloud boy spoke a little quieter. ” Um… could you get something out of my backpack?”
Pax waited.
“It’s a book with a yellow cover. And while you do, tell me what you did today – if you want.”
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@whalekeeper aww Marcel! Also imma have to go find and reread the seb one XD @rae @esther-c
Paxton
Paxton nodded quickly, thrilled to be able to help his friend. He swiftly moved toward the backpack and gently reached down, careful not to toss anything around as he lifted the yellow covered book.
“M-M-other s-said I could…c-could c-come back…Was e-e-e-” Paxton struggled, nerves jangled as he winced, words not wanting to come out. He sucked in a breath, handing Marcel the book as he sat on the bed beside him, careful not hit his legs. He crossed his own. “E-xcited.”
Marcel smiled, turning slightly in order to crack open his book.
“A-Ar-amis…a-and Edr-ich not…not happy….” He frowned a bit, looked down, a bit of his hair falling over his eyes.
That was the reason for the bandages…
Thankfully Sorren had been there to fetch them in time for Pax to ready himself for school.
Sorren…Sorren was kind…
Sorren was a nice brother…
“Wh-What’s th-that?” Paxton looked curiously at the book.
#IfMarcelDiesIRiot
#ProtectMarcel
#ProtectSeb
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