[The funny thing about testing out older forms during world changes, is that if you don't change back before it happens and your powers are taken away you sort of get... stuck like that. But Pharos has spent most of his time ignoring the basic roles of this place, and just wandering about.
It's purely by luck that he runs into Joshua, honestly! And mostly not paying attention. When one is used to looking straight ahead and up so often, adjusting to a much different height tends to lead to walking into things... a lot.
This time, said thing just happened to be Joshua.]
[ It is clearly not Joshua's day when it comes to grace! Forced to walk around like a normal human is more than enough to discombobulate him, even after a week! The closest he can relate it to is from when he was a child, but then he was sick. Wonderfully, he continues to remain healthy through these world shifts.
But still...not nearly as graceful as usual, or as keen at precepting collision. Honestly he looks confused when he steps back to see who it is. Sort of familiar, but... ]
[he was taking care of some last minute shopping -- Santa is busy in the Nightroad house you see, with three little ones, a dog, and a perfect wife to get presents for under the tree -- when Joshua might spot him across the street coming out of a toy store with two bags in hand. the tall, lanky familiar figure is bereft any signs of the church he might've been looking for; here, his life is a much simpler one than that he'd led at 'home.'
frankly, he's quite happy.
he checks his watch, clicks his tongue in disapproval at what he sees, and is on the move again!]
[ It might have been difficult to spot a frantic shopper in a giant crowd of frantic shoppers, given the date, but Abel's height and appearance make things much easier. Joshua spots him before he can get too far, although by now he's been looking for hours, and quite frankly he's exhausted.
He doesn't like that feeling, so he's feeling a bit malicious by the time he catches up to the man, slipping up behind him. With a friendly smile, Joshua elbows him sharply in the side and moves his foot out just in case he ought to stumble~
quite predictably, Abel is too engrossed in his thoughts to notice the blonde haired boy having come up to his side. before he knows what really happened, he's... got some sharp pain in his ribs OW YOU LITTLE TROLL and is... eating sidewalk snow-slush.
...gross.]
U-uh-- [HERPING ALL THE DERPS, his bags have gone flying, as have his glasses. ...which, apparently, he needs... seeing as he's squinting and blinking perplexedly as he sits up, now WET AND COLD.]
[Adachi was almost done his shift and had just sent his new "junior partner" off to take care of his dog for a while so he could have a little bit of free time before calling it a day: old habits die hard. Besides, he needed to buy some things tonight, so the quicker he found them the earlier he could go home when his shift was over. Efficiency!
So here he was on his way out of one bakery with a bag of croissants and on his way to another to find the right kind of cake...
Oops, maybe he should watch where he's going even while grabbing one out to eat. Bumping into people's shoulders is bad Adachi!]
Lloyd has been really busy, I haven't had a chance to talk to him yet. [but as for the other two... she pauses as she figures out how to say what she wants to say]
They're acting like that because they think you're dangerous. If you showed them that you don't plan on hurting anyone... I think they would treat you differently.
[that is a good question. but if he's not going to be 'forgiving'... well, she's grateful for that] Thank you. I think the kinder you are to them, the more chance that you'll be able to become friends!
[that's.... likely not anyone's goal except hers. But she can dream]
is it too late for this...? x_xluckyvalentineDecember 29 2011, 20:05:01 UTC
[there is someone else out and compulsively wandering the city, looking perfectly at home. She's even dressed for the part. She just can't get herself to stay cooped up inside while there is this place always temptingly dancing outside the window.
For once, she's not bogged down with shopping bags. All shopped out for now, she's just... walking. Wandering and listening and enjoying being somewhere that isn't the castle]
[ And he looks pleased when he sees her. It certainly has been awhile, so he can't resist darting across the street, sneaking up beside her, and oh-so-casually slipping an arm around her waist. HELLO THAR. ]
Valentine! What an unexpected surprise. You're not out accosting gentlemen, are you? Be careful, you don't know where these men have been.
LMFAO i choked on my coffee. JOSHUA YOU CREEPluckyvalentineDecember 30 2011, 21:41:41 UTC
[she's surprised when an arm slips around her waist, caught in her usual place somewhere between casual and guarded, but that changes pretty abruptly when she glances over to see who it is.
She's expecting a familiar face... just not that familiar face.
Heart leaping into her throat, she really can't catch herself before she's suddenly turning and shoving herself away from him. It's an automatic reaction]
FAYEFAYE DUN LOOK AT ME LIKE DATfastestDecember 30 2011, 23:56:32 UTC
[ He almost looks like that reaction might have hurt his feelings, before he smiles again and reaches out to tap her on the nose. ]
That's the greeting I get, after being in prison all this time, and then freezing out in the snow? Maybe I shouldn't give you your Christmas present after all, I'm not sure you deserve it.
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It's purely by luck that he runs into Joshua, honestly! And mostly not paying attention. When one is used to looking straight ahead and up so often, adjusting to a much different height tends to lead to walking into things... a lot.
This time, said thing just happened to be Joshua.]
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But still...not nearly as graceful as usual, or as keen at precepting collision. Honestly he looks confused when he steps back to see who it is. Sort of familiar, but... ]
Hey, watch where you're going.
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frankly, he's quite happy.
he checks his watch, clicks his tongue in disapproval at what he sees, and is on the move again!]
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He doesn't like that feeling, so he's feeling a bit malicious by the time he catches up to the man, slipping up behind him. With a friendly smile, Joshua elbows him sharply in the side and moves his foot out just in case he ought to stumble~
Taste your own medicine! ]
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quite predictably, Abel is too engrossed in his thoughts to notice the blonde haired boy having come up to his side. before he knows what really happened, he's... got some sharp pain in his ribs OW YOU LITTLE TROLL and is... eating sidewalk snow-slush.
...gross.]
U-uh-- [HERPING ALL THE DERPS, his bags have gone flying, as have his glasses. ...which, apparently, he needs... seeing as he's squinting and blinking perplexedly as he sits up, now WET AND COLD.]
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Wow, it looks like someone really ran into you. People should be more considerate around the holidays, don't you think?
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So here he was on his way out of one bakery with a bag of croissants and on his way to another to find the right kind of cake...
Oops, maybe he should watch where he's going even while grabbing one out to eat. Bumping into people's shoulders is bad Adachi!]
Oh, pardon me-
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Y-You!!
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Seriously, he isn't even moving, just looking like he might casually cut a bitch hi tohru . . . ]
Me.
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They're acting like that because they think you're dangerous. If you showed them that you don't plan on hurting anyone... I think they would treat you differently.
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But since it's Christmas, I'll let it slide for now.
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[that's.... likely not anyone's goal except hers. But she can dream]
Do you really like Christmas?
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Of course I do. Who doesn't like Christmas? There's good food, presents...
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For once, she's not bogged down with shopping bags. All shopped out for now, she's just... walking. Wandering and listening and enjoying being somewhere that isn't the castle]
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Valentine! What an unexpected surprise. You're not out accosting gentlemen, are you? Be careful, you don't know where these men have been.
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She's expecting a familiar face... just not that familiar face.
Heart leaping into her throat, she really can't catch herself before she's suddenly turning and shoving herself away from him. It's an automatic reaction]
--Joshua!
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That's the greeting I get, after being in prison all this time, and then freezing out in the snow? Maybe I shouldn't give you your Christmas present after all, I'm not sure you deserve it.
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