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tabularasa_rp2020-11-15 07:29 pm
obscurus_phantasma) wrote in tabularasa_rp2020-11-15 07:29 pm
Time To Roll The Dice ;
Who: Damien Brenks & Melinoë (featuring a mention of Merlin). // + Viridi & Mel
What: An overdue argument post-Dream World. // Lamenting being de-powered again.
Where: Merlaut Apartments; Room 108/-9 // Takoba Beach
When: Within a few days of Awakening and returning to the Void.
Content Warnings: Language, sexual references, arguing (for the Dae/Mel portion).
Without her ghosts and abilities, life after the spell of sleeping has returned to being rather dull for the Goddess. Though there are the flower shoppe and garden to occupy time (and how strangely relieving it is to have such a concept returned, even as oddly kept as it is), it compares not to the gifts of divinity. For that, Melinoë has entered a slump of sorts, hardly venturing out and resorting to staring out the window forlornly or filling apartment 108 with things collected from the beach or gathered in the woods. Some materials have been used to recreate the adventures enjoyed within the dreamworld, one section of wall turned scrapbook. There are 2D ghosts, a cello, and the floating fortress from Merlin’s world.
The mage himself has recently departed and she’s simply hovering in the doorway with a vacant expression, debating leaving for fresh air or something, or returning to moping within her home.
What: An overdue argument post-Dream World. // Lamenting being de-powered again.
Where: Merlaut Apartments; Room 108/-9 // Takoba Beach
When: Within a few days of Awakening and returning to the Void.
Content Warnings: Language, sexual references, arguing (for the Dae/Mel portion).
Without her ghosts and abilities, life after the spell of sleeping has returned to being rather dull for the Goddess. Though there are the flower shoppe and garden to occupy time (and how strangely relieving it is to have such a concept returned, even as oddly kept as it is), it compares not to the gifts of divinity. For that, Melinoë has entered a slump of sorts, hardly venturing out and resorting to staring out the window forlornly or filling apartment 108 with things collected from the beach or gathered in the woods. Some materials have been used to recreate the adventures enjoyed within the dreamworld, one section of wall turned scrapbook. There are 2D ghosts, a cello, and the floating fortress from Merlin’s world.
The mage himself has recently departed and she’s simply hovering in the doorway with a vacant expression, debating leaving for fresh air or something, or returning to moping within her home.
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Still not knowing what 'that' will be, of course, but it doesn't hurt stockpiling and preparing. Should nothing suddenly appear, the Goddess will construct something herself.
With a hesitant glance back at Viridi, she carefully asks, "You didn't happen to wake up with anything restored, did you?" Mel's tone is as doubtful as the look she's wearing.
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Viridi gives a shrug.
"I can do this now."
She points at Melinoe aaaaaaand -- nothing whatsoever happens.
"...Wait, I don't think I can give my favor to another goddess. That probably doesn't make sense. ...Weird that I've never thought about trying it before." As if there were any way she was giving Palutena any divine boons. "But yeah, that's it. I think our specific areas of expertise are going to take a little more time."
A faint pause.
"Uh, what exactly are you looking for in the beach trash again?"
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Looking back to the piles of items, she explains, "I was going to collect decor for the place I -- well, that is, we set up for the others who wish to receive our services. Places to sit, things to put plants into, so on and so forth. But I can come back to it later, if you're wanting to be elsewhere?"
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Viridi seats herself on a small sand lump that just about fits her rear end.
"Technology is evil, nature is the way, etc. etc. None of these junky machines work without a lightning storm, though - which I guess means they're fueled by nature now, so it's a real identity crisis for me, I can tell you that."
A faint pause before she speaks in an altogether different tone of voice.
"Who's 'we'?"
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Head down, Mel lifts it with a somewhat confused tilt as she answers, "Us. You and me." It almost sounds like a question as uncertainty begins to creep inwards and she pushes through it by tacking on, "Which, our little establishment will need a clever name that incorporates our opposite natures."
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...Duh. Somehow, it's still so foreign to think of working together with somebody instead of just carrying on with a chip on her shoulder and a grudge against the world. Slightly pink-cheeked, Viridi clears her throat.
"Of course. I thought you were... talking about -- never mind."
It's not often that Viridi gets flustered.
"Well! If it's for us, then I want an opinion in our decor, too. Of course it must have lots of flowers and plants. But as a name..."
Viridi will begin to wander down the sands herself.
"Life & Death? Yin & Yang? Ethereal Nature?"
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She's placed a watering can, a copper chair without the seat, and a less than stately wagon.
"That's the second time you've shown surprise over my interest in you; do you not have many positive experiences with other deities?"
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She makes a noise that can be generously described as 'doubtful.'
"Like I said. We don't interact a huge amount back home. It's generally for the best. The only time I have reason to -- say, seek out the Goddess of Light for a tête-à-tête is when her little servants start interfering with my plans. It's usually more 'conflict resolution' than it is 'friendship.'"
...Not that this is friendship! It's just... a partnership.
"The Shrine to Ethereal Nature it is, then. I can draw, but it's going to be pretty cartoon-y."
She can recognize that Mel is choosing objects suitable to her aesthetic. Viridi pauses and looks doubtfully at a black butterfly wreath and a rather angular sort of table.
"Do you like this kind of thing?"
Death gods like black, right?
Um, *I* want the birbs and butterflies.
"Well, I like to think we're becoming friends. And I'm more than fine with a cartoon-y sign," Melinoë explains with a wink.
She comes over to examine the items Viridi has chosen and nods. "Sí! We could find something to put in the frame or even use it for vines...or both. The table could be for the waiting room? Unless our shrine isn't all that large, in which case, we can place more flora atop it."
they're pretty cute!
"There's always room for more flora!"
She hops onto the table and swings her legs back and forth.
"OK. If you like this kind of stuff, I'm seeing a... 'Gothic forest' theme. Woodsy witch, luminescent cave moss and mushrooms - as the kids call it nowadays, cottagegore. Lots of lavender and statice, dark delphiniums... We can do a contrast - that wagon will go great outside the door with some brighter colors and the atmosphere can be more foreboding inside."
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She wrinkles her nose at the unknown word but goes along, because it all speaks to her soul. Cupping her head, Melinoë has a think. "How about ranunculus, Bird of Paradise, and Eglantine roses?" She looks to Viridi with one brow raised. "For the wagon, that is. With something like berries or Queen Anne's lace in between?"
Mother would know better, but she's trying. Viridi obviously knows best and can always shut down whichever ideas simply don't work. Mel won't take offence one bit.
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Viridi hops off the table and points at the beach sand.
.........Nothing happens.
"Worth a shot. Alright! Let's start carting some of this stuff off. Where should we put our shrine?"
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Adding two unique lamps to the wagon, Melinoë begins to pull her haul along. "I was kind of hoping something might suit our needs with the next 'drop' of structures. So many Japanese inspirations." Nothing wrong with those, but it'd be nice to have a balance. And sometimes, it saddens the Goddess, reminding Mel of her water dragon love.
oooh fancy! thanks!
She points at the Unforeseen Simulation Joint, just barely visible from their location on the beach.
"It's new-ish. There's a flower field inside that has a pretty hearty variety. We can scope it out and see what fits after we get this stuff somewhere safe - there might even be flowers I don't know from my world."
She will rearrange some of the objects in the wagon so there's room for the table, which seems to be the heftiest item. The smaller objects she'll carry in her hands.
"So you want to store these until inspiration strikes? That's too bad. I was hoping to get us started sooner."
Of course.
Her experience with said flaming blooms has been through Merlin and his garden, and while he'd been able to douse some, not all seemed keen on going out.
"Well, I don't mind placing them in my apartment, but did you already have some location in mind?" She isn't dead-set on waiting, after all.
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A faint pause.
"My standards for this place are so low."
She begins to think out loud as they progress down the beach.
"It can't be in a residential or urban area. That would just be all wrong. Parsee's already got hers up in the mountains and - we don't get along that well, but it's still rude to snipe a location. And I'm not a mountain sort of god anyway. The flesh maze is obviously out of the question.
"That just leaves... the forest by the lake. You know, the purple one that sometimes dies and comes back to l...ife...
"Wait, that actually kind of fits."
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"Why hadn't I thought of that? It'll tie everything together! And maybe our energy or presence or something will bring about architecture or some such that's more Grecian."
Slightly altering course, Melinoë asks, "Would you like to check out the flowers after we drop all of this off? There's also Aerith's shoppe that I've been working at."
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A faint pause.
"My energy is more... wild nature-y shrine stuff, but if you want to make an effort at something more European, be my guest. At home, I usually just lounge around in my private sanctuary."
It's mostly green and pink.
"Flower check sounds good! We can do a general sweep and just see what's available for now. ...Who's Aerith? Is that the flower girl who owes me?"
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She starts to nod, but the latter bit of the inquiry catches up and a soft laugh escapes. "Sí, but what does she owe you?"
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And boy is she going to cash in on that.
"You know, this was probably the most productive I've been since I got here. It's nice to have a goal."
((Since Melinoe's actual temple is back, any thoughts about changing the plans here?))
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"I have to agree. I gathered mushrooms when hunger came out of nowhere, and I've helped Merlin with his garden. This was fulfilling in a different manner, though." Because it's personal.
(( Yes, I was hoping it would appear! The excuse could be they hadn't finished setting up and then it showed up? If you're on board for being in or around it, of course, because otherwise, the forest still works. ))
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She pauses and considers.
"I don't hate it."
Which, as Mel has probably figured out by now, is the closest Viridi gets to a concession. ...On the other hand, Di-di would probably invoke some stronger negative feelings.
"I'm just pragmatic! Life is about exchanges of goods and services. I save your life, you owe me the rest of it! That seems fair."
...She's probably joking. Maybe.
((That sounds fine to me! I'm also good with fading to black at this point if you feel like this is a good place to leave off and pick up next time with her shrine returning or something?))
-= FIN =-