middaeg | Nov Catch-All

Who: Vanitas + Open
When: All throughout November
Where: Various
What: There are some open prompts and also some closed ones in comments. I can write individual starts for anyone who would be interested in threading something out.
Warnings: None, yet

( Magic Practice: All Month )

[ Vanitas has always excelled when it comes to magic. His elemental spellwork has always been top notch. Thus it shouldn't come as a surprise that he's taken to evocation and enchantment as his main fields of "study." Yes, he actually attends classes. Though usually Vanitas tends to stick towards the back, hood always drawn up to keep his face hidden. He doesn't openly question or mock instruction, though his body language always says he's disinterested.

There are moments where he is also found in the library, perusing over textbooks and reading theories. Vanitas also carries around paper that he's scribbling notes in.

Otherwise, he spends his time in the barracks, actually practicing. Be careful, though. There's plenty of fireballs flying to hit the intended target. The air is charged with electricity. And one only mildly irritated Vanitas complaining about how it's just not good enough. ]

( Incompatible: All Month )

[ There is, however, magic that Vanitas has never been taught. Either Xehanort had never bothered or the opportunity never really revealed itself. He's sitting down, out of the way, as he's pulling up the sleeve of his coat. There's a fresh burn there, probably from some earlier practice gone wrong - magic gone awry. ]

Sloppy...

[ He is irritated with himself. His hand hovers over the burn and he takes a deep, focusing breath. Sure enough, the soft glow of a very basic healing spell makes itself known... For three seconds before it just fizzles out. The result is a very, very agitated Vanitas that knocks over anything on the table instead. ]

Why won't it work!?

( Coven Grounds: All Month )

[ He pays very little mind to anyone as he comes and goes about the Coven. They aren't important enough to even catch his notice. However, every once and while one of the unbonded monsters sees him and sees fit to approach him. He throws up a hand and keeps walking. Every time. ]

Not interested.

[ Sometimes this exchange is witnessed by someone else. A witch. Another monster. Maybe someone bonded maybe someone that isn't. Either way they see fit to interject themselves, trying to tell him about the benefits to being bonded to another. Why he should consider it, because in the end it's unavoidable right?

Vanitas is, as always, disinterested. He couldn't care less about these bonds. How can he want something that is just a mockery of what he should have? ]

Why is it you can't get through your little heads that maybe some people are fine the way they are? No, I don't care what you have to say. I don't want it. So back off before I give you a reason to stay away.

[ He'll follow through with the threat, of course. ]

( Unfamiliar Familiars: After Nov 20 )

[ In the past, Vanitas has never bothered to keep track of his Unversed. He's never had to, being connected to them in such a way that he knows where they are at all times. After all, they are a part of him, his broken off emotions. Their entire purpose is to go out and collect more negative energy, whether through natural means or by creating it themselves.

This is why he doesn't keep the lone little Flood by his side. It's free to do as its pleases. The connection is different now, the creature no longer able to replicate or perform its intended functions. However that's not going to stop it for what its nature is.

The item in your hand that you're thinking about buying? Maybe that piece of food that you're about ready to take a bite out of? One moment it's there and the next it's being snatched up by this blue rabbit-looking thing and taking off. Or maybe the Flood is seen scurrying along the streets, pausing only to scare a small child or a baby in a stroller before going about its business once more. ]

( Wildcard )

[ Of course, there is always the option to just do whatever your heart wants if no other prompts inspire. Alternatively, I can write a starter for you or you can get in touch with me at

jardaan if you want to do something. ]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

If you want us - or just me - to understand, you have to be last hostile.

... I'll try, too.

Once again I will point out that I haven't once attacked you. Why should I be told to be less hostile? I'm not the one that has been.

Someone can be hostile with more than just actions.

Not really.

[ Though that sounds more of a question rather than a definitive answer. ]

You've never met anyone who's been aggressive with their words?

[ HUFF ]

Words are words. They can't hurt you nor affect you if you don't let them.

That isn't the point.

You asked me if, essentially, I've never heard aggressiveness through words. That is my stance on the issue, so yes. That is the point.

... Vanitas. You and I have both been hostile to one another in more ways than one.

[ Wow. Look at Aqua being a big girl and admitting she might have some part in this. ]

It's not personal.

[ Not entirely. Which... Honestly makes it worse. ]

[ It... does.. Though, she can't imagine he's really had the chance to develop social skills... ]

... Even so, I want to understand, Vanitas. And - I'll try to be less aggressive.

What are you hoping to understand, exactly?

... Well, you.

[ At first, he just sort of bursts into a fit of laughter.

He doesn't think she's serious. ]

Edited 2019-11-23 04:30 (UTC)

[ She scowls. ]

Is that how you respond to anything positive?

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How do you think I'm going to react? Jump up and down and just smile brightly while offering to hold your hand?

Words are useless, Aqua. Words aren't about to convince me of anything. After all, I've been told a lot of things.

No, but it's horrible to laugh at someone who wants to understand.

[ Her mouth presses tightly together. ]

I wouldn't say that unless I meant it.

Is that what it is? You really want to understand? Then don't sit there in judgment for every little reaction that I have.

But I still wonder if it's as you say or if it's really just a way to pat yourself on the back and say "well I tried!"

I wouldn't say I wanted to unless I meant it.

[ She's really not the person to just say something. ]

I need proof.

You have my word. What other proof do you need?

Actions, Aqua. Not words. Actions.

... I understand. But, that isn't something that can happen quickly.

Obviously I know that. What do you take me for?

[ ... This isn't going to be easy. It's difficult to even imagine getting along with him right now. But, they did get along at the party.

She offers the book for him to take. ]

I'm sorry I took this.

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