dear_mun | Jan. 22nd, 2013

Jan. 22nd, 2013

In what possible universe would forcing me to socialize cross your mind as a good idea? Do you recall, by any chance, the state I was in?

Oh...Oh...you believe allowing this woman to take over the reigns of Leo and Tom would be sufficient enough to keep my brain occupied? Simple tasks do not get me out of that state woman. Tom and Alex had the right idea. These people have absolutely no idea how to handle me.

Think before you act.

heardmermaids

There are worse things than having a patronus with an unusual shape.

[It would be utterly pointless to blame Eadgyth for being, of all things, a manticore. Still, he's none too pleased by the form of his daemon. Why couldn't she have been something mild and innocuous?]

little_marcy

Hey.....mun, lady? Where are we?

....I am scared.

I hungry...Do you have anything to eat?

Where is Mister Simon? Is he okay? Are you sure we can leave him alone? He is sick.....

Are you taking me to find my Daddy?

Are you even listening, lady? Lady? Mun? HELLO?

Maybe...maybe your not real and I am just imagining people again.....

lessons_from_an_angel

Mademoiselle, I'm not entirely sure of why I'm here? None would want me, I am just a ballet dancer. Perhaps La Carlotta would interest yo-

[Ew, no!]

I apologize. I'm sure you have your reasons for choosing me. I'm just confused as to why you would choose me.

entfernung

Oh, come now. Is an old man really worth your trepidation? If you're going to take your time dawdling like this, you and I are going to have a long, long road ahead of us.

force_ful

More than two years, now. You weren't even trying to pick me up, and I still haven't left. You've changed - for the better, I think. Keep at it.

Okay, I support the plan to adopt my clone in the game, but we have to find another name for him. You're running out of mythological names I know about, and anyway I don't think another human should be named the same way as a dæmon.

"Jinn" is great on a meta level, but would I even think of it?

deltacain

You know that this isn't going to help me, right?

I mean, seriously. More mental trauma? And to distance me from... [Marie. His rock. The one who puts up with so much, puts up with him. The one who saved him...]

Fine. You know what? I don't give a damn any more, but on your own head, be it. Don't say I didn't damn well warn you.

darkhalf

...You want me to be a Servant?

[Talk about insulting. He's the one with the power. He's the one who summons powerful creatures at his beck and call. And he's expected to be in the same position, obediently following the orders of whoever was lucky enough (and it was luck, given his strength) to get him?]

You can't be serious.

tapthekeg

There, you see? Was that so difficult that you had to worry so much?

[Lihau simply giggles in a friendly way, waving her hand. She can't pat her Mundane on the back, so it'll have to do.]

And you do not have to worry about me. With those like King Thorin and Lancer around, I am certain I will be anything but bored until the ruling is noted.

[She laughs at her Mundane's squirming about Lihau's... "discussion" with Lancer.]

Oh, do not give me that look. He is quite handsome and I am unattached -- I fail to see how a friendly night could make you so squeamish.

treadstone

Yeah, I knew you would. You're too stubborn.
You know what else you are? Busy and procrastinating.
Just remember what you have to do next month.
And don't be surprised if I'm resistant.

strenth_in_size

Calm down, 'Mun.' I'm not going anywhere for a long time. You worry too much about me. As I am constantly tell Li Li, you need to relax and enjoy the journey. Of course, at the moment, I have no destination, but that is quite alright. I will find one in time. And do not worry about the typo in my name. It happens to everyone, and the message is still the same. It is not as big a deal as you make it.

[Pause.]

...Wait... different worlds? Different fighters? Stories? BEERS!? Well come on, what are you waiting for! Let's get out there and see what we can find!

warmhearth

You-- you can't.

[Shoulders slumping as he heaves a long suffering sigh, looking very tired and not at all agreeable to what his writer has been up to and pondering as of late.]

Look. I'm not... I'm not a warrior, at best I can swing my sword around and there have been times where I've been lucky enough to save my own hide, and the hides of others. But that is another thing entirely. I am a hobbit, we are not made for wars! You can argue all you like that I said the same thing concerning adventures, yet that is not the same thing... there is strength in numbers. With them I feel safe.

[Hesitating then, feeling unsure.]

Where you wish to send me I am alone, and what can I possibly hope to achieve by myself? Training? For what.

You have others you can send, ones better suited for- for war, of all things. Just keep me out of it, I don't want any battles or that nonsense. I just want to make it back in one piece, if that's at all possible. Thank you.

thoughtsinmyheart

See, that wasn't so bad, was it? You were so worried but everyone -- or at least the people who matter -- feels you are doing well.

Just try to have fun. Over thinking it will only make the situation complicated.

[A small sigh.]

Some of those other things we can talk about later.

poweroflegend

'Like father like son'. Is that your prediction for this version of me, mundane?

[It's everyone's prediction, Trevor.]

Your energy would be much better spent elsewhere. What goes on in this 'alternate world' is not as great a concern to me as you believe it should.

[A chuckle here and an almost conspiratory smirk.]

Though I will admit my-- his-- wife protests a little too much. It's no toy indeed. But there's no better time for hunters to start than in youth.

Now make haste. The line of people you've left waiting starts with me and goes round Wallachia.

[Twice.]

dovahpsycho

Hey, hey, I don't think I like this "user-name." Those of my caliber are simply more eccentric, not mad. Any true citizen of Tamriel would slaughter a squadron of Thalmor if they had the time and resources. I had just hoped that Dunmer wouldn't do anything stupid with the Sanguine Rose after handing it over.

[ . . . ]

It wasn't even a good party; the mead was awful and the bards subpar. Though, I suppose Delphine got what she wanted, in the end. But let's not talk of her.

gorillawarfare

Couldn't keep your...figurative hands off me, huh? No, no. Don't worry. Lesser beings have broken under my boundless charisma.

Just, do me a favor. Nowhere with dinosaurs or other creatures trying to kill me. And maybe somewhere poolside. I know it's winter, but that's no excuse to not work on the tan.

circulates

I'm as enthusiastic as you are about Miku and Rin coming to the game --

but considering the nature of the game itself, I can't help but worry for those two. I'm aware that they can take care of themselves, but...

Looking after them and wanting to protect them isn't a bad thought to have; they're still considered my younger sisters even if they're technically older than I am.

Maybe I'm worrying too much. Nothing's bad happened yet, but even so, we don't know what the game has in store for us in the future so there's room to be wary.

I'll just hope that things remain peaceful for a bit longer.

hostile_but_cuddly

If you're really concerned, you should bring me somewhere.

nomorebedtimestories

I'm really going somewhere... where I'll be alive again?
And I won't remember being a ghost?
... I guess I'd rather not remember.
B-But I don't want to forget--

... Norman will be there too?

[She pauses, thinking.]

You promise that even though we won't remember each other...
We'll still be friends?
...
Then I... I guess I'm excited too!

animalsoulfairy

Oh geez, you've really gotten ahead of yourself now, haven't you? I'm flattered you're so excited to play me, but you could have waited until you found somewhere to do it. I'm not going anywhere. Not with the way you cling.

phantasmgap

Stop acting so ashamed of yourself. You act as if I have been acting wildly out of character this entire time, you simply now know the extent of your ignorance. Nothing has changed except your perceptions. A bit ironic, considering who and what brought on the thoughts.

I never said that I could not forgive her, I said that she was unforgivable. Were she to take the steps needed to earn that forgiveness, it would be granted. She will not, and I believe that will not change.

...that said, throw away those foolish thoughts of inviting her into your headspace. It's disastrous enough in here without her further wrecking things.

reigndrop

Wait, so... you're changing everything around now. The whole story. No ChroMia, no rob-- maybe robots, got it-- none of that. We're starting over?

Do I at least keep the model building kits? ...

Okay, I'll take a maybe. But... I'm not really sure about where you're going with this. It sounds... exciting, and exciting is great and all, but... it sounds kind of dangerous. Me and Toni and Leon... we're tough and all, but do you think we can handle something on that... scale?

...

Well, you're the boss, I guess.

...

P.S.:
Thanks for the video games.

lighthearted_friend

Hey Boss.

There sure are a lot of evil people in the world right now.

I feel like we should probably take care of that.

~ Yours Truly

thinkingchair

Dear mun,

Have you seen Blue anywhere? I was thinking that maybe we could play some Blue's Clues!

redjane

Well this is interesting.

I resent that username though. Creative, but you could have done better, I think.

Are we going somewhere?

oldest_brother

You can't keep my hanging like this, scribe? We Dwarves need some, right now! Kili? Uncle Thorin?

You agree with me, don't you?

Current Mood: cold

brooding_alpha

Let me make this clear to you.

No.

I'm an Alpha, I don't take orders from you.

I have a pack that needs me. God knows what Isaac, Scott and the rest will get up to while I'm gone. And I know Scott and Stiles will find trouble. They always do.

I can't go. You won't make me.

hattergonnahat

So you've realized by now you probably won't be seeing me again. I assumed you would, perhaps a little more quickly than you actually managed, but then no one seems to pick up on the obvious as quickly as they should.

[ Bitter? Him? Never. ]

I don't suppose it matters to you at all that I'm content with the way things ended. I've been involved in enough family disputes for a lifetime. It's time I was left alone with mine. It's a shame about the girl crossing the line and God knows what the Queen will do now that she's here, bu it's not as though any of them care what happens to us. The hat's gone. I've no value left to any of them.

So long as I stay out of the way, the Queen will meet her end and I'll be allowed to live with my daughter in peace. All this will finally be over. So stop wishing for foolish things and let it be.

...

Don't be dull. Of course they'll win. That's what heroes do. If anyone could do it, it's...

Nevermind. I've said my piece. Don't trouble me with this again.

overflows

Yeah, I think it's a good idea to go somewhere new. Time changes everything...

[tiny sigh.]

Like me.

I want to be able to say I went somewhere, you know? So I'm not that dumb girl, waiting around anymore.

credences

I wouldn't mind traveling, but a... space ship? I think that's what you've called it. I'm not certain that it would be a good idea, do you? I'm not even certain what that thing is, and I've never seen anything like it before.

A knight of Camelot is meant to remain and protect the King, after all. I won't be much good to Arthur there, I imagine.

so_sad

Inspired by a dead game to pick up a dead man.

...I don't believe you thought this through.

streetfighting

I don't have to thank you. You knew it was a bad idea from the beginning.

[And yet, I still think it would have been hilarious.]

What about "this can only end in tears"?

[It's complicated.]

heartbutnoskill

Hey. So... you're re-reading now? It was nice seeing you get so excited earlier. It's been a while.

I know I wasn't your first choice for a muse, but I hope you'll still listen to me every once in a while. It's pretty lonely up here with no one to talk to.

[ Her mundane seems to mention something to her about the other muse she has from the same canon and Kahoko winces. ]

Even if I did, he doesn't want to listen to me.

[ MOVING ON... ]

It's not like I'm asking to go anywhere... I know you're busy. But maybe something less permanent once in a while... That's all.

mustnotfalter

As flattering as it is that you find me "compelling" enough to play, I really think you ought to perform a "canon review" before you even think of beginning an application. And you really ought to have a better reason than, "It's practically Tartarus anyway, you'll fit right in!" to send me to such a place.

...

Please don't make excuses. I know you found your PSP while cleaning your room last night. If you have time to send me to a game, you have time to review all the necessary material and make sure you're doing it right. You have plenty of time before reserves open up, so I'd suggest you begin.

freeasabook

[An enormous mourning dove with a green tie turns a page in a book. After a few minutes he turns another page.]

...no.

I know they have a library and books I haven't read. [Another page.] But I'm not going. There wouldn't be a point.

[THUMP. Book closed. ...Where did he go?]

soapskating

Alright, alright, Mundane, I'm aware I went back on a couple of principles there. No need to rub it in, I'm admittedly just as embarrassed as you'd expect about the whole ordeal.

But so what? I'm free again, and with that freedom comes a one-way ticket to the forefront of your thoughts. And you're on vacation somewhere sunny, I see! What wonderful timing.

Well, go ahead, Mundane. No doubt you'll want to shake off the rust! [He stretches, and with a horrid mechanical screeching noise some flakes of literal orange rust flutter down from his joints. He pulls a face.] Ooh! That is stiff. Being stuck at the back of your mind is a lot like being trapped in stone, Mundane. I'll be down at the beach getting a massage. Call me when you're ready to throw me in at the deep end!

Current Mood: giddy

asoldier

Mun, that is an island of inequity. Far worse than that den Dean had taken me to.

I was unaware that such a place existed.

[a slight pause, he's trying not to raise his voice.]

Do not force me to go there.

anotherchopsuey

Seriously, mun? Are you serious?!

Do you really imagine me being a wizard?

enumerable

I know there's a lot you want to do, but maybe we can take it slowly? .. I mean, I don't want to rush you, since I know you have plenty of schoolwork as it is. I can busy myself just as easily, so there's no need to— [ She glances elsewhere before adjusting her gaze. ] ..As, as long as you're sure about this. If you want, or need any help, I'm here.

[ She adds after a long pause. ]

And that problem with your back, proper posture can help.

[ ..... ]

Like you're being tugged by a string.

magicoftheday

So Remilia is gone. It may be for the better after what she's been through. And now you tell me the gatekeeper will be staying temporarily?

It seems I'm going to have my hands full with the younger sister. It's a shame that I won't have time to study that artifact.

surgicalprodigy

W-wh..?

Why would you do that?! This is crazy!

Argh!

stargazingagent

...Okay seriously, this is getting a bit irritating.

I mean, you tried me out once, then dropped me for...for I don't even remember HOW long. Then suddenly out of nowhere you want to try again?

Not so come off as nagging or anything, but you're really indecisive you know that? I'm flattered that you still remember me and all but C'MON, make up your mind already!

((ooc: Please forgive me for being a bit off canon. Its been years since I actually role played and I want to try getting back into it.))

Current Mood: annoyed

realianlover

You think you're real clever, don't you? You think sending me there will change anything? You and I both know it won't last long.

Yeah... So go ahead and commit to it already. I could use a laugh.

poofyskirt

How can you say that this is anything like me?

He looks nothing like me! And no going on about 'truths universally acknowledged' or something like that.

Laugh all you want. I have a Toad spell at my disposal. You don't. I would have no regrets using it against you.

sonof_thrain

Making sure we enough supplies and that Bombur hasn't eaten everything is a good priority right now. Protecting the burglar is also the priority of late. Ever since the encounter with the stone giants, we need to watch out for each other more than ever. No foolishness anymore, scribe.

Gathering the company is a task that I will not attend to. Getting a fire going before we set out on the next bit of our road. Filled with dangers as usual. I will be ready to fend of anything that threatens my company.

Onwards.

Current Mood: calm

lendmestrength

Aa- you again.

[ Could make an honorable mention towards taking a while to transfer the account, or how well things turned out last time he got tossed around somewhere, or some of the apparent considered choices and how questionable they possibly are. Kind of a lot to discuss, actually, now that he's thinking about it. It's been a bit long for serious thinking in this. Without a plan already in mind, at least.

Lot of talking involved in that for already knowing what's going on, though. ]

If you think you can handle it... you'd know your limits better than me.

The others are in a lot of places. [ And primary concern identified. ]

I would go for them.

wastingaway

Would you stop looking so nervous, mun? It'll be fine. ...And yes. I know how ironic it is that I'm the one telling you to keep a cool head. You don't need to remind me, all right?

captor_twin

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hotredhero

I know who we're missing. No offense, but that really isn't my problem. What do you want me to do? Pull people out of thin air?

[Tony is not amused.]

It's not my fault.

You can whine all you want to, but I can't just make anyone appear because you want them around.

Besides, more people means more work. Really not seeing the benefits in including more of SHIELD or the old man. With a few very specific exceptions, I think we're better off just sticking with what we've got.

Less is more.

wellrested

Is this your idea of a joke? You mean to put me on some...ship where I'll be forced to sleep?

But what about Mulan? What about Phillip! We're supposed to be saving him, not admiring the stars! After all that they've both done for me, I can't abandon them now.

And stop talking about flight crews, I don't care about that!

amotherslove

While I'm flattered you want to play me, Mundane-chan, how will Zenkichi-kun function without me? You know I can't just leave him alone after the shape he was in the last time I saw him.

wolf_fury

You're getting into a bad habit of wanting to do things you already know you can't do, Mun. You could at least wait until you get the chance to actually play the game again, you know. Which is basically in a few days' time.

Or you could mess around with me in memes, like you already are. Better than being kept in that headspace of yours with those short kids, I guess.

...Wait a minute, I'm not really the oldest one in your brain bunch, am I?

rosescape

I wasn't.

[ flat tone and linefacing, the silence that follows is audible -- one can almost hear a marble drop (it doesn't) -- and then. ]

Apples.

smilingfatality

I know you're frustrated, mundane. It's quite easy to tell, but be patient. Remain calm. Things pass quickly enough if you allow them to. In the end, the journey is as important as the destination.

Well, I hope it is.

nightsknight

No.

Send me a game, if I can't dissuade you, but it will not be that one.

[But Bruce-]

No.

This conversation is over.

bigredcheese

Took you long enough to bring me here! I mean, it's been almost a year since I saw you last and that's just not okay. I'm the mightiest mortal so I should be your mightiest muse, right?

Either way, whatever you decide to do with me, I'm happy you remembered I exist. Although, you should really pick a canon already. You can't go around mixing things, especially when one of the mes is 15 now!

[Sudden realization that being 15 is probably better than being 12]

Wait, you should make me that one! That way people won't call me "kid" anymore! I mean sure I've got Cap for that, but it'd be great to have Billy Batson treated like an adult too, y'know.

duplexity

My dear Writer,

While I am grateful for your enthusiasm (and surely I am; you know as well as any that it is not often that I come across such support), I fail to see what use - if any - that it may have. A theatre for a new production will only cast the sordid tale upon the eyes of thousands of others, and a film thousands more. Both are unnecessary. Furthermore, they both defeat the purpose of my intent. You are aware that I burned my findings for a reason.

It is true that I seem to have conquered my findings, delicately phrasing, but I fear that such things - while worth celebration to you - will counteract my good nature and cause a resurgence of things better left buried. I understand that it is not in your nature, but I must beg you: if you choose one request of mine to fulfill, let it be this one.

I remain yours truly,
Doctor Henry Jekyll

pinkcapris

Oh, mun. First of all, let me just say that you obviously have excellent taste, since you've decided to give me my own journal. But onto more important matters, I don't think you're realizing exactly what you're doing. These games you're looking at... well... I can see why you would be naive on the subject, but they don't feel right. I think you're forgetting who I am. Courtney Gripling does not walk around in space stations with little to no access to basic beauty essentials! It's simply unheard of!

If we're going to go through with this "roleplaying" business, we're at least going to do it right. These places you're looking at simply will not do.

And while we're on the subject... I'm afraid those jeans completely clash with that top. Wearing lacy with denim? That's far too edgy this early in the season! Thank goodness we cleared that up. Honestly, what would you do without me to take care of these little faux pas of yours?

I think we have issues.

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