Here. I’ll move him into the hall.

Ari

Mother, you seem to show great concern for my well-being. Know that I am currently breathing. —Your son, Ari

He folded the note, creasing the edges to crisp sharpness. His archer’s ring left an odd wing shape in the blob of plain beeswax he spilled as a seal.

The runner came to attention…[Read more]

Yes! I would love interaction. You also can move Ari around if needed. Get him in trouble. Whatever.

*Absently reaches for chips*

I love this so much. Sorry I didn’t reply before now. Work has been insane. For a week. I’m typing this up on my lunch break.

I’m thinking of doing a Men of Iron move with Wilhelm’s battle reflexes… It would be a completely different approach than typical modern fencing based on getting points.

Wilhelm

His opponent was…[Read more]

I realize that we have not used this part of the forum in a long while.

For the piano folks among us. What style do you play? I’ve heard classical music titles tossed around, so I’m supposing that’s probably it. Still, curious.

Personally, I play a mix of chord/gospel, classical, and hymnal styles. I’m not particularly proficient, but…[Read more]

*eats another potato chip*

*continues waiting, awkwardly*

I’m glad the others had timely responses for you! I just wanted to say I have impulses to fast fiction specifically. Once, I fasted all writing for a month, although I did not do it in an entirely beneficial way. Writing non-fiction/journaling/poetry is incredibly powerful for one’s personal Spiritual life. The thing that makes me…[Read more]

I actually might be able to make this one. *cue muted cheering*

I’m very interested. I’m also on a crazy work schedule, so I’ll do my best to pop in to whenever y’all figure it out.

It is, but we’re all pretty awkward tbh. :] We’ve done this before and I can safely say the rest of us will not care if you have vocal ticks or don’t know how to carry a conversation.

This is almost painfully valid. 🤣

Really though, we’re a great group to meet with. We don’t mind if you say half your sentences inside-out (like um, me) or don’t…[Read more]

Yessss!

My work schedule is about to change around a lot, so I’m not sure exactly what will work. (I’m working at a campground and we’re entering camp season.) Around 3-4 pm would probably be best/closest to possible. After this next week I’m not sure if it will return to it’s prior schedule (free after 5) or do something else wild…[Read more]

Eek! Lol.

Wilhelm

He had been on the verge of telling Wolfgang that he wouldn’t aim for his sword – Wilhelm’s target would always be his opponent, not a weapon – when the boy vanished.

That door had a rough time of it that night. Wolfgang’s reentry rattled the cups left on their table.

“En garde!” Cried the madcap creature as…[Read more]

I’m wondering who is going to win this….

Wilhelm

He was in the middle of fitting his sheild onto his left arm. He kept his gaze on his work, but his eyebrows were rising into his hair. They were more trouble to keep in order than either his sword or his shield.

“Heavy weapons prepare us for pitched battle. Strength must be…[Read more]

Aww. I love him. He looks like a slightly snarky sweet heart with a big destiny.

Oh man, that’s rough. I hate it when I want to write but can’t (or the evil nemesis, needing to write, but not wanting to).

As for when words won’t word…I don’t know if any of this will apply or be helpful, but, since I’ve always struggled to get words on a page, I’ve had to learn methods to get myself into writing. Sp…[Read more]

Hehe.

By the way, his arming sword is a little under a yard long. His great sword is probably five feet, a precursor to the Zweihänder sword if he was in our world.

Wilhelm

“So instead you use flimsy weapons? I don’t see the wisdom of that. What about glaves and halberds? But nevermind. I’ve another trainer here somewhere.”…[Read more]

I don’t have much advice, being in a similar situation myself. However, the thing that helps me the mostis just talking through plot holes and concepts. If you don’t have someone who can be a sounding board for you (in “real” life), I think most of us KeePers would be happy to be that. It’s nice to hear other opinions at the…[Read more]

Lol. He might need to learn to notice details if he’s going to lead a rebellion.

Also don’t remember if they already talked about family. Maybe I need to keep better track of details.

I kind of spoke for Wolfgang, but I tried to write it so you could change his lines as you like.

Wilhelm

“Reinhard is…?” Wilhelm looked back…[Read more]

I’m amused that Wolfgang hasn’t connected the dots, especially considering Wilhelm’s 11th cent clothing, rooms, and culture. XD I know he thinks it’s impossible, but something should be tickling his subconscious by now.

Wilhelm

Either this boy was confused or Wilhelm was. Or perhaps both. The idea that knights were antiquated…[Read more]

Thanks. XD He’s just a scared little hedgehog with all the prickles out.

Sounds good to me!

Ari

Low lamplight painted the gold and crimson walls in a warm glow. Muted footsteps echoed off the polished floors.

Ari mounted the last few steps up to the floor with his personal quarters. A few other residents sprinkled the hallway in wandering…[Read more]

They totally are!

Wilhelm

Wolfgang’s second swing was more controlled, although it still sent Wilhelm’s heart up in his throat. He forced his voice into a level calm.

“Ah. That’s better… It depends on the armor, but yes. There’s little use in a weapon that can’t reach your enemy.” Once more, he edged back to give Wolfgang…[Read more]

Aha! I finally got back on here.

Here’s the sketch of Cass.

Ahh! He’s epic. I’ve never imagined him wearing fancy/volumous clothes before. He looks quite royal in them. The freckles turned out cute. You got his facial structure very well! It’s been one of the hardest things to find for some reason.

Thank you for drawing him!

I do have a drawing of Cassion, but it was just an initial…[Read more]

Ahh. I love his response. Honestly, relatable.

Wilhelm

He laughed, ducking out of the way of Wolfgang’s stroke. A cord of terror was threading it’s way through his mind, taught with shimmering excitement. He slipped around to Wolfgang’s other, less dangerous side.

“This sword was made to shear through plate armor. Of course…[Read more]

Wilhelm

His smile widened.

“Not like that. Put one hand here, and the other here. Like this.” He demonstrated, lifting the blade into a salute. It almost touched the ceiling. He held it out for Wolfgang to take. “It was my father’s sword. He won his spurs with it. Tis quite sharp and heavy, so be careful.”

@whalekeeper

I’m interested in a writing call!

Hehe

Wilhelm

“Well,” Wilhelm paused. He turned to look Wolfgang in the face. “Hopefully not. It’s likely that all this suspicion is unfounded. If so, then no. We will not actually kill people. But if the leaders of this school truly are planning fiendish conspiracy….”

He took down the sword he had stowed away by the…[Read more]

I think that’s what I said. XD

Wilhelm

No amount of Wolfgang’s excitement, although it lit every aspect of his face, could explain what a Luger was. Wilhelm hardly understood the term “gun.” He suspected it was the kind of thing you would have to see to understand. The weapon sounded like a small war engine or a bow. Wolfgang’s…[Read more]

Yay!

Wolfgang is a walking facepalm.

Wilhelm

“Really? What’s a Luger? One of your guns?” He waved his hands vaguely. He had a distinctive mistrust of Wolfgang’s skill with the weapon. Something about his repeated lack of practice was unnerving. It made the shiver from earlier return, only to settle into flutters in his stomach.

@ellette-giselle

Ok, let’s see….

Wilhelm

As curious as he was about the instrument Wolfgang had named, Wilhelm kept his mouth shut. The other boy had a strange look on his face. It was almost serious.

But then the silence would get too long.

“It sounds lovely. My mother plays the vielle, but I never could make it sing…[Read more]

This sounds dangerous.

@elishavet-pidyon

Certainly a sweeter boy than his half-brothers.

GASPETH

Wow. The art is fantastic, but on a mug. Tis gorgeous.

Awwwwwwww ARI! How did you grow up to be like this? (I mean. I know why. But it’s my firm belief that you were a sweet little guy until you started to be mature.)

Fly far, Ari. Find your answers. You can do it.

That’s a joke.

*Snort*

His fingers brushed the next handhold. Just a little farther. He stretched, straining to reach the last inch till his gip caught on the rough circle. Good. He swung up, feeling out a higher foothold.

Sweat trickled down his back. Ari grinned at the sting of salt. Almost to the top.

Shouts below mixed with the squeak of shoes on tile. Swords…[Read more]

However, he is influencing my sister. She just grabbed me by the shoulders and demanded I add a certain character because she believes it needs to happen.

And so, while I wait for the perfect moment to drop LeQroi’s next, here’s Ari, a character from the history of a WIP my sister and I have been developing…[Read more]

Remington just brought me so much unhinged joy. Thank you. XD That was splendid to read.

Sounds good.

I think I do, actually. Just a moment…

Yessssssss.

Wilhelm

“We will run into others everywhere, but we should be intentional about making and maintaining friendships.” That would mean being social. The thought withered Wilhelm’s enthusiasm, but he steeled himself against it. He was being social now. It never was the conversation that bothered him, just the numbers.…[Read more]

Hehehe.

Wilhelm

“The first rule: caution.” He so rounded the their two pieces with others. He really would need to teach some of the others how to play this game, but that would have to wait. “We do not know who is a friend or an ally. Naturally, we should be making good connections anyway, to help keep the politics between our…[Read more]

Of all things, we were working on the family tree. We started marking out names that die in what we’re calling the Sundering… And realized there were a lot of them. While not half as depressing as the house of Finwe, we had to laugh a little.

Plus, we can totally understand why people name their kids after other family members…[Read more]

Which one do you want to do? Since you’re interacting with Wilhelm right now, he’s my suggestion, but it’s really up to you.

Oof. XD

Wilhelm

The firelight caught his face as he leaned forward, illuminating a flash of mischief in his eyes before it could die away. He steepled his fingers under his nose.

“Yes! Ransom. Or they could poison the food. Stage a coup. They could very well be attempting to subvert us to their own influence,  becoming powers…[Read more]

I like it! I feel like having international politics act as a factor here really ups the stakes. Our royal brats aren’t just here for a lark. There could be real consequences for their actions.

Oh, Wilhelm gets adventure. Loads of it, right on his face.

The difference between him and Wolfgang, is that Wilhelm honestly tries to avoid trouble. Trouble simply doesn’t avoid him.

Wilhelm

“Explosives.” Wilhelm pulled his dagger out and began sharpening it absently. “Delightful! You can do that adventure with someone else.…[Read more]