[action] THERE'S NO RESISTING THE DERPprominence_glowMay 11 2011, 03:51:16 UTC
[Omelet recipes come up. Of course. In fact, lots of egg recipes, and Lea seems to space out for a moment before perking up at the mention of trolls. Images appear in his head again- the girls, really, with Feferi smiling beneath cherry blossoms and looking up at him in the tree, and Nepeta crouched on the coral.
For Equius, there's just a question mark, then a brief flicker of conversation- the one he had ages ago, he thinks, where he was berated for the font he was using. Then it's gone, thought bubble empty for a split second as Lea stares at Stein's.
And then... an almost cartoony, scribbly image of Stein, slightly faded. Then the outline of his coat flashes! Then dulls. Then flashes again. Almost like a game or something... Either way, Lea doesn't think about what Stein had revealed.
Oh, this boy.]
Well, they have this complicated relationship system in their world, and it deals with quadrants, I guess? Basically, there's a positive half and a negative half across it, and then divided in the middle separates the... uh... more breedy needed, I guess, and the more platonic.
[Again that square with the symbols.]
The positive platonic relationship is called being a morail for someone. Basically, 'rails help each other out, watch over each other. It's really important for trolls 'cuz they're kinda a violent, really emotional race, y'know? They help watch over each other and keep each other from doing stupid shit.
[The thought bubble is apparently nostalgic, because memories are flickering through. There's Lea flailing at Stein for the first time, Stein helping him move in- a few mundane scenes as well.]
Just wanted to know what you thought 'bout it, 'cuz a friend of mine brought it up when we were hanging out. [And again, that troll with the glasses and the fins appears in the bubble- not too different from Feferi in biology, really.]
[action] ffffFFFFFFUUUUUpatchworkdoctorMay 11 2011, 05:33:08 UTC
[really trying not to think about cutting open that smiling fish princess. it's so hard when you keep thinking about her like that, Lea. but he pushes past it, watching the bubble beside the boy with an almost curious expression.
almost.
breedy-needed amuses him and he gives a small half-smile, observing the symbol table. card suits? interesting. he recalls the diamond for half a second.]
I understand.
[he contemplates that last troll. not sure he remembers his- oh, right. Eridan. the crazy science one.]
You think we're 'moirails'?
[the bubble goes blank again, out of sheer confusion, and an inability to decide on how to react.]
Well... Yeah. I mean. You're always watchin' out for me and letting me stay here when you don't hafta, and I don't know if you'd even eat if you didn't have someone to remind you and lots of other stuff.
[He's doing his best to keep his voice calm and casual, but the bubble is a mess, not even coherent anymore from his worry. What if he messed up?]
[he's really still not sure how to react, but his bubble is mildly confused. for a moment it wonders: ♥? briefly he's worried this isn't a platonic feeling. then, it goes blank again, and he cocks his head at Lea.]
I understand.
[he thinks of the diamond, and considers it. he's not sure what to say. he understands the entire situation but to him it just seems more like friends; in the human universe of romance and relationships that's what he considers to relate. for a moment, an image of a certain red-headed derp pops into the bubble, and he nods.]
A protective loyalty to each other.
[yeah. he can jive with that. but he's never resonated with Lea, and this disturbs him mildly for a second. he frowns slightly and a floating blue soul with stitches and a screw through it appears in his bubble, glowing slightly before disappearing.]
[action] /s-still technically on hiatus, just lucky!?prominence_glowMay 12 2011, 01:49:21 UTC
[Lea really isn't bothered by the whole idea, but then again, Radiant Garden always had been a very open place. In response to Stein's heart thought, Lea's reflects it. What's the big deal bro daddy?
And then the bizarre metaphor starts.
In his head, an... equation appears: ♥ = ♥ = ♥ = ♥ = ♥? And immediately below it, the same thing, only with... ice cream. Different flavors of ice cream, however, and the hearts soon have their own individual colors as well.
...It makes sense to him.]
Yeah! Like that! I mean, I figure if anyone would know who're morails, it'd be a troll.
...Was that... I dunno, your soul? Why're you thinkin' about it?
[action] /screams with joypatchworkdoctorMay 12 2011, 02:52:25 UTC
[not a single bit of that makes sense to Stein, and results in a heart-shaped ice cream cone with a question mark to it.]
... Yes, it was.
[a pause. how to explain this. trust doesn't come easily to him; it's an animalistic drive that can only create a connection throughout understanding. he trusts Spirit for their years together and their extreme soul connection...]
Absolute trust depends on a connection through souls. Resonation.
[I don't know if I can trust myself to someone who doesn't understand is the basic feeling. his bubble is awash with sudden thoughts, all deadly and violent - and a sick grin that doesn't seem to let up. he lets out a breath and the bubble returns to white.]
[action] DDD8 !? /S-SCURRIES BACK INTO HIATUS HOLE!?prominence_glowMay 12 2011, 03:12:35 UTC
[Resonance- he remembers hearing about that! A brief image of Spirit pops up, plus his scythe form.]
I see...
[While a lot has happened, Lea has to admit it's only been some months since they've met. Not even a full year! But he really likes Stein, and means what he says. So his bubble is blank when he speaks again.]
How do we do the soul resonate thing then?
[There's no hesitation, or any tentative thoughts about the violence he'd just seen in the opposing bubble of his own. The only thing is a quick flash, there a split second, gone within the blink of an eye- blue hair and a scar, red hair and simplistic tattoos along with words that are gone before they can be read. But then the bubble is blank. What he means is what he says.]
I trust you all the way, and I want you to feel the same. If I can help, I wanna, and I'll do anything, just ask.
For Equius, there's just a question mark, then a brief flicker of conversation- the one he had ages ago, he thinks, where he was berated for the font he was using. Then it's gone, thought bubble empty for a split second as Lea stares at Stein's.
And then... an almost cartoony, scribbly image of Stein, slightly faded. Then the outline of his coat flashes! Then dulls. Then flashes again. Almost like a game or something... Either way, Lea doesn't think about what Stein had revealed.
Oh, this boy.]
Well, they have this complicated relationship system in their world, and it deals with quadrants, I guess? Basically, there's a positive half and a negative half across it, and then divided in the middle separates the... uh... more breedy needed, I guess, and the more platonic.
[Again that square with the symbols.]
The positive platonic relationship is called being a morail for someone. Basically, 'rails help each other out, watch over each other. It's really important for trolls 'cuz they're kinda a violent, really emotional race, y'know? They help watch over each other and keep each other from doing stupid shit.
[The thought bubble is apparently nostalgic, because memories are flickering through. There's Lea flailing at Stein for the first time, Stein helping him move in- a few mundane scenes as well.]
Just wanted to know what you thought 'bout it, 'cuz a friend of mine brought it up when we were hanging out. [And again, that troll with the glasses and the fins appears in the bubble- not too different from Feferi in biology, really.]
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almost.
breedy-needed amuses him and he gives a small half-smile, observing the symbol table. card suits? interesting. he recalls the diamond for half a second.]
I understand.
[he contemplates that last troll. not sure he remembers his- oh, right. Eridan. the crazy science one.]
You think we're 'moirails'?
[the bubble goes blank again, out of sheer confusion, and an inability to decide on how to react.]
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[He's doing his best to keep his voice calm and casual, but the bubble is a mess, not even coherent anymore from his worry. What if he messed up?]
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I understand.
[he thinks of the diamond, and considers it. he's not sure what to say. he understands the entire situation but to him it just seems more like friends; in the human universe of romance and relationships that's what he considers to relate. for a moment, an image of a certain red-headed derp pops into the bubble, and he nods.]
A protective loyalty to each other.
[yeah. he can jive with that. but he's never resonated with Lea, and this disturbs him mildly for a second. he frowns slightly and a floating blue soul with stitches and a screw through it appears in his bubble, glowing slightly before disappearing.]
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And then the bizarre metaphor starts.
In his head, an... equation appears: ♥ = ♥ = ♥ = ♥ = ♥? And immediately below it, the same thing, only with... ice cream. Different flavors of ice cream, however, and the hearts soon have their own individual colors as well.
...It makes sense to him.]
Yeah! Like that! I mean, I figure if anyone would know who're morails, it'd be a troll.
...Was that... I dunno, your soul? Why're you thinkin' about it?
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... Yes, it was.
[a pause. how to explain this. trust doesn't come easily to him; it's an animalistic drive that can only create a connection throughout understanding. he trusts Spirit for their years together and their extreme soul connection...]
Absolute trust depends on a connection through souls. Resonation.
[I don't know if I can trust myself to someone who doesn't understand is the basic feeling. his bubble is awash with sudden thoughts, all deadly and violent - and a sick grin that doesn't seem to let up. he lets out a breath and the bubble returns to white.]
An equal partnership built on understanding.
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I see...
[While a lot has happened, Lea has to admit it's only been some months since they've met. Not even a full year! But he really likes Stein, and means what he says. So his bubble is blank when he speaks again.]
How do we do the soul resonate thing then?
[There's no hesitation, or any tentative thoughts about the violence he'd just seen in the opposing bubble of his own. The only thing is a quick flash, there a split second, gone within the blink of an eye- blue hair and a scar, red hair and simplistic tattoos along with words that are gone before they can be read. But then the bubble is blank. What he means is what he says.]
I trust you all the way, and I want you to feel the same. If I can help, I wanna, and I'll do anything, just ask.
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[he's very very unsure about this.]
I can teach you how, eventually.
[he isn't saying no, but he's obviously hesitant. in fact, he's extremely curious about this particular experiment.]
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[Lea's bubble is, well, bubbling with 'how's and 'when's, but he keeps his mouth shut.]
You sure you're alright about it, Stein?
['Is it dangerous?' flickers through his bubble for a second before being quickly dismissed.]
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No, it's not dangerous.
[he gives a tiny smile.]
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Pinky promise!
['SCUZE ME CHOCOBO, CRAWLING OVER YOU NOW- And here's Lea, offering his pinky.]
If somethin's bothering you, you'll tell me.
[A brief flashback in his bubble, of those... strange images he saw in Stein's.]
'Cuz even if we're not morails, we're still friends.
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then, he holds out his pinky, raising an eyebrow.]
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Teenagers.]
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We'll start working on it as soon as possible.
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[Aaaaand back come the recipes. Welp.]
Remember, breaking pinky promises is, like, a super sin! No take backs!
[And away he bounces, carting Myde off in his scarf.]
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[nope he still doesn't get it. but he's gonna just go on with caring for his chocobos and missing Spirit.]
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