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middaeg2019-11-11 10:50 am
darkcharge) wrote in middaeg2019-11-11 10:50 am
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![[plurk.com profile]](https://plurk.com/favicon.ico)
jardaan if you want to do something. ]
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
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[And besides that... how in the world can someone be broken apart and still be moving around like they're completely fine? Rich did know one guy who came back from death... but this still seemed different, considering the "more than once" part of that story.]
You can always find a way to block the mental connection part if that's what freaks you out.
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[ His reasoning is simple. Since he's already been through that experience, then he has a better handle on it. There's no reason that he can eventually work to overcome it. At least this is what Vanitas' stubbornness tells him. ]
As for being "freaked out," I'm not scared of it, thanks. I just don't want it.
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[Rich has his own hangups over someone else being in his head, thoughts that aren't his overwhelming him, but at least he knows it's better than dying.]
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I'll deal with it on my own.
[ Because the only person he can rely on is himself. ]
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[This guy is... weird. Rich has met some people that were unsure about Bonds, but this is certainly an extreme that he's not used to. Still, Rich definitely isn't one for giving out orders.]
You're new here though, right? What's your name?
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How kind of you to suggest it.
[ Look, Vanitas just doesn't want to share anything with anyone at the moment. If he has to bond to heal, then it will be the right person. He won't suffer dealing with idiots.
Again, nothing can be more painful than being split apart. Or being shattered. Whatever the consequences are, Vanitas is more than prepared to deal with them. ]
It's Vanitas.
[ Giving out his name is whatever. He doesn't care who knows it and who doesn't. ]
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[How dare he try to look out for newcomers, right? Especially as part of the welcoming committee. Ridiculous.
But he hopes that this guy's prickly demeanor will fade around the right person. Rich is clearly not that, so he just shrugs and offers a hand.]
Rich Goranski. Hope things start getting easier for you soon.
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Why would you care if they do or if they don't?
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[Rich slowly drops his hand, but he watches with a frown. This guy must not be from a normal world.]
You don't get out much, do you?
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[ Rich. Vanitas is a quasi Disney character. What do your swear words even mean? ]
But again, what's it to you if I do or don't?
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[He shrugs again and shakes his head.]
I mean, this one, I can say matters because then I know I need to lay off the slang around you if you don't get out. Which it seems you don't.
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[ People are confusing. This guy is confusing. And Vanias gets all the more irritated for it. He feels like he's being insulted.
Which he probably is. ]
I didn't need to get out and go anywhere. Not until it was time to.
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[He mutters it half to himself, knowing the guy probably won't take kindly to the criticism, though Rich at least now has an idea why he's so agitated.]
Until it was time to do what?
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Until it was time to meet up with my other half.
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[There can't be that many people who were apparently split in two here, right?]
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[ Probably not the best way to phrase it. Vanitas thinks everyone else is weird. Not him. ]
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[He's pretty much just making excuses at this point. Really, he still would think Vanitas is weird, more so considering his appearance now, but he's not going to admit as much.]
What's your name? I'm Rich. Rich Goranski.
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[ Who s the weird one here, eh? Who just interjects themselves like that? Granted, Vanitas is well aware of a lot of individuals that do things like that. But they are hero types.
And they sort of disgust him. ]
no subject
[Rich certainly has a bit of a martyr complex, but he doesn't think of himself as a hero. Not even close. Pretty sure he was the villain in Jeremy's story, for a while. Maybe someday though he can accomplish something good, if he keeps trying... which is why he's hanging around right now.]
Anyways, I asked about your name?
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[ And, of course, Vanitas is glaring at Rich all the same. He looks as though he still won't answer but... ]
Vanitas.