Arrived two days after we ordered it. Hoping to read it sometime over the next week.

I feel bad for villainizing Ellis a little bit

noo he did it to himself

@koshka

sorry if his behavior is super inconsistent im still figuring him out

Ellis

Ellis smothered his smile. He reactively shot a glare back at Ari, but quickly smothered that too. He would get back at him later. Carlusti? What did that mean? His knee began…[Read more]

@koshka

Thank the stars, but these desks were built for gnomes.

Hehehehehehe

Moth

For once, Moth did not hear the voices of those around him. Their words punctured his mind some of the way, and he vaguely registered their meaning. He might have pushed away his disappointment — disappointment, was it? — and enjoyed the lecture. The professor had said something to him and was now writing something els…[Read more]

Lois

“I believe those questions are better suited for a poet or a philosopher, not a scientist, my friend,” Lois murmured gently to Moth. He glanced up at Ellis. He wasn’t sure why, possibly for support. The prince was resting his head on one hand, seemingly trying to but failing to hide an amused smile. Lois felt that the…[Read more]

Moth

They all took seats at dark mahogany desks. Moth settled down, softly twiddling his fingers. Sitting down with a master of knowledge always opened his eyes to something new. He had never learned in a place like this before.

The professor — a late middle-aged gentleman — strode to the standing backboard. His sil…[Read more]

Good, good. Trust your feelings.

hmmmmm

He sorta gives Sterling vibes from Ashtown Burials. Sorta. Lovable but definitely not trustworthy.

I love how several people in this rp are scheming different things with their characters. So many secrets >:]

Gotcha! Noted.

LeQoi seems a little morally nebulous to me. Just a touch. Just a dollop.

Callum

Callum bobbed his head up and down a few times, hurriedly showing humility. “Thank you, Master Chef.”

He followed the maid, as he was told. She led him to a particular section of the kitchens, passing all manner of work stations. As Cal…[Read more]

is this chef good or bad? Every time I start to like him, he gives me creeper feelings.

Callum

Callum forced himself to meet the chef’s eyes, not moving an inch. He hid his trembling hands behind his back. “I apologize for the deception, Chef, sir. It was wrong of me to enter this space without asking. I just… I wanted to be here. Cooking has been my passion since I was little. When I was starving, a stranger gave me a cur…[Read more]

Haven’t read much yet (although I’ve read most of it before). I will probably start using it as my winding down time reading.

The kitchens are also presided over by a questionable master chef named LeQoi. Which reminds me he hasn’t said much is some time…

I do believe Callum is free from his duties. Perhaps we can assume he was sent to LeQoi?

*Screaming intensifies*

Who knows if we can handle that much crazy social energy at once? Plus Wolf?

I need a second to write this. Revisiting my chemistry knowledge.

Would aesthetics mean what do my stories look like visually? I know for colors, they would be a mix of gentle green, deepest blue, and silvery-white. I really like your interests: history and cultural studies lend themselves well to writing, I find. I am an English Creative Writing Major, which is great because I have a strong incentive…[Read more]

Lois

Lois nodded to both of them. The way the blond boy looked at him as Moth introduced them made Lois feel he needed to straighten his posture.

“Good to meet you,” Ellis said as he and Moth claimed chairs next to him. Ari sat farther away, but still within earshot. “Have you attended this academy very long?” Ellis asked L…[Read more]

I volunteer if neither of you desire to.

Ah! Another poet, I see. I tend to write stuff with a strong pattern, even if that pattern isn’t always as clear as a rhyme scheme (although I do tend to use rhyme, meter, alliteration, all those good things). It mainly just depends on the texture of the poem I’m writing. And they do tend to have rather distinct textures (at least to me)…

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Moth

“I did.” Moth introduced each person with a flick of the wrist. “Lois Thorne, this is Ellis Stormwatcher. And this is Ari… Ari something. Perhaps Ari nothing. It doesn’t matter what his last name is.”

Lois

“Yes, I did, thank you.” The slight bags under his eyes begged to differ. “We must have missed each other in the crowd.”

He was very happy to see Moth, though his face remained neutral as ever. His eyes flicked over the two boys next to his friend, the dark haired one especially. He seemed to be in a bit of a less st…[Read more]

Moth

They entered a room that, while small, matched the rest of the academy’s admirable architectural beauty. A dark wall cradled several windows, and light traveled through the thick old glass, giving the boys a view of the green grounds.

One of the boys standing at a table caught Moth’s attention. His glasses flickered und…[Read more]

Thanks, everyone!

My computer doesn’t like this forum for some reason, so it’s hard for me to respond to everyone individually. (My side, not your side. It glitches and stuff on my side :P)

Anyways, your advice has helped a lot!

I still can’t decide if I am a pantser or plotter.

Plotting…[Read more]

You took me out. I got a notif for this in the middle of class during a break and I could not stop grinning for a while. Imagine that was canon and important enough for Ari to notice.

@beth-torres

*composes self* I am a mature woman.

Yes, yes, we’re all mature women here.

Students farted along the halls.

I’m assuming you meant to type “darted”, but this is hilarious to me. It sounds like something my dad (a teacher) would say

Ok here’s what they’re walking into

Lois

Lois felt that he had checked every room in the castle by now, looking for that aggravating automaton. He had not, of course. The academy was very large, and there were plenty of private or restricted areas. But still, he was tired. He cradled a mug of black coffee he had gotten from…[Read more]

I’m having a similar problem. I love my projects but I flit from one to the next and no real progress gets made, so I don’t know how much help I’ll be. As far as clean Christian books go, I generally read classics and MG. I avoid YA and adult unless recommended by people I trust or written in the olden days. If you want…[Read more]

Moth

“We’ll find it. Come.” Moth put down his things and left by the archery range entrance, slowing to make sure he was being followed.

Ellis

Ellis’ brow furrowed. “Chemistry, I believe.”

He was mildly surprised by Ari caving, but he didn’t show it.

“I am not sure where the classroom is, though.”

No problem with little skirmishes.

Yeahh conflict is fun. That’s why I pointed it out :]

Yeeaaah that’s true. :-p They could easily turn sour towards each other. And that’s okay. No problem with little skirmishes.

Koshka, I was a little mentally exhausted last night, and when I tried to write, this collection of images suddenly flashed in my mind. I’m afraid I saw our characters as these cats.

Moth

“Come with us, Ari.” Moth let his antennae droop, just a little.

Ellis

Ellis began putting away his gear as he listened to the other two.

“What is the point of an academy, then?” he asked Ari. “Did you come here unwillingly?”

Moth

“Yes. I will go to your science class. And Ari will come with us.”

Ellis

Ellis started at the mention of learning. Right. This was a school. He looked up at the large clock above the gym entrance.

“There is a science class on my schedule that starts soon. I hadn’t decided yet if I was going to attend.”

Yayy, he caught them both off guard

Moth

Ari and Ellis were almost smiling; that was easy to sense. Inwardly, Moth couldn’t help but glow. He kept a firm countenance.

He lifted his bow one last time. “If I make this, Ari must pay homage to my superior skills.”

Unfortunately for him, his arm’s strength gave out before he co…[Read more]

I just got four more emails for the same post

Ellis

Ellis was caught off guard. He watched the side of Moth’s face as he fiddled with his bow.

“… You’re welcome, I suppose.” He wasn’t trying to be particularly kind, but he had had fun hanging around with Moth that morning. A smile threatened to tug at his mouth.

No, but it did give me five duplicate emails for it

Moth

“I cannot believe I have people to talk to. It is odd to say, but I am not accustomed to this — this spoiled lifestyle. Being with people — doing things, having small conversation — to everyone else this is normal, but for me… Perhaps it sounds silly, but these trivial things are rare to me. Thank you both for asking my…[Read more]

Ellis

“If you would like to.”

@loopylin @koshka

“May I say something that is a little embarrassing for me?”

Yes.

Moth

Moth looked from Ellis to Ari, and set down his bow as well. “May I say something that is a little embarrassing for me?”

Why did you even open your mouth, Verenion?

Oh no Ari I’m sorryyy I apologize for my character I don’t know what’s wrong with him

Ellis

Ellis went very still. He looked away for a moment at the other archers with a blank look on his face.
“You’re quick to give advice.”

Poor Ellis.

He’s just bein sensitiveee

*panicking because I haven’t actually decided what exactly Ellis is*

Ellis

One of Ellis’ own pointed ears twitched slightly. He fumbled with an arrow on his bowstring. “We’re not. My mother was, though,” he said, glancing at Ari. “You’ve met Lucian?”

@whalekeeper

odd. try this.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6uP8UDLzAB/?epik=dj0yJnU9Zk8yTU1HU004Vy13NXU3cWJaTDJOZXJ6SDZ2eDdQZHImcD0wJm49TGc0S1VwYmNhVGRBMFp0R0VJWnI2QSZ0PUFBQUFBR3JhMk04

Moth deserves angel food cake at his door. He specifically requests it. XD

Agreed. He deserves all the treats.

@koshka @whalekeeper

Ellis

Moth was probably teasing, Ellis was sure, but it still felt uncomfortable. His smile was slightly less bright than before. “Maybe we will all go to the kitchens and get cake together…[Read more]

Moth

”I suppose it would not harm you to worry a little,” Moth told Ellis. “Not much.”