forum Character Void (always open)

Started November 16, 2020 by @Spider-man

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"We've been friends since the start of middle school, so that's maybe… 8 years, seeing as we're in college now," Ace replied. "But I dunno. Like I mentioned before, I'm no good with math, so…"

"Wow" Zaldi replied, their smile wavered, they wished someone would stay with them that long, and then they thought about what was happening when they arrived and tears threatened to show up. They looked away in thought trying not to completely embarrass themselves

Ace poked Spade on the cheek once more, and Spade eventually slapped Ace's hand away. Ace whimpered and blew a raspberry at Spade, and Spade did the same back at him. They seemed to bicker like this pretty often. They also seemed pretty distracted.

Zaldi sighed and eventually went over to their own spot where they first landed and put a blanket over their shoulders, wondering if any other people or creatures would show up. They looked up and fought to not cry, they were put here at a really bad time.

Finn watched this conversation carefully not saying anything quite yet. He didn't get to answer Zaldi's question. Not wanting to say anything in front of the two new people. He tried to subtly check his pockets. Relaxing slightly when he felt some vials in his pocket.

Ace and Spade continued bickering, and eventually, they both settled down. Ace yawned and began to doze off, still laying on Spade's lap. Spade huffed and relaxed his muscles, then began to doze off as well.

Zaldi closed their eyes and took a deep breath, reopened them and scanned the room watching the two kids and then saw Finn reach into his pockets. They shrugged and figured he was checking for his phone. Zaldi realized what a good idea that was and went to go search their pockets only to find it empty, they didn't even have the ring, which made them panic.

Ace and Spade had already fallen asleep by now. They seemed pretty cozy; almost as if they hadn't just fallen into a random area along with two complete strangers.

When Finn saw the other fall asleep he turned to Zaldi. "I'm a witch. what are you?" he kept a hand in his pocket.

Zaldi looked over at Finn a little shocked and a bit confused, they slowly got up a bit concerned for what Finn's hand was in his pocket. They wanted to answer, but didn't want to share the whole truth, "I'm immortal." they said nervously and cautiously asked, "What do you mean by witch?"

"Like you know potions, spells, and stuff," He said nervously. In his world, All nonhumans know about other nonhumans, or at least as far as he knows. Then again the only immortals he knows of are vampires and gods. "What do you mean by immortal?"

Zaldi smiled and thought about how cool that must be. They hadn't seen or heard of witches for a long time in their world, except for the young kids who were self-proclaimed witches. Meanwhile they were trying to think of an answer of how they would describe it, "Oh, um like I can't die, so I get left behind by everyone at some point… Or do you mean..um.. what type of immortal I am?"

Finn nodded. "Yeah what kind?" He asked. He really hoped they weren't a vampire. He'd only encountered one in person and that wasn't an experience he wanted to relive.

Zaldi shifted a bit uncomfortably. "Oh um just your average used-to-be angel I guess. I guess I'd be considered a deity of sorts, but I'm not that powerful…." They pulled at their sleeves, they hoped Finn wouldn't be scared of them or something.

Finn eyes widened slightly but he nodded. Ok, definitely a different world. maybe time line? "that sounds… interesting. I've never heard of something like that before," He admitted.

Zaldi was worried they had freaked him out. "Um, yeah…" They said trying to put on a smile. "So, you're a witch right? What types of magic do you do?"

Finn studied Zaldi for a moment. "I mainly focus on potions," he said relaxing on one of the comfortable couches.

Zaldi racked his brain for the last time they heard of potions. They remember the books they had read, "Like love potions? poison?"

"Sort of. Love potions are strictly banned and poisons are regulated but I make a lot of healing and strength potions. Used to sell them with my father," He said looking down slightly at the mention of his father.

Ace and Spade stayed asleep for a while before Spade finally woke up. Ace rolled over, falling off of Spade's lap and hitting the ground face-first. "Owch-" Ace cried out, and Spade lifted Ace up. "Mmm… Careful next time.," Spade warned Ace, kind of like a parent would to their child.

Finn looked over at them. tilting his head slightly.

Zaldi looked quizzically at Finn, He seemed offset by the mention of his father. They looked over at the two kids, "Those two are Ace in Spade, it's a little obvious who is who." The smiled softly. They had felt a little safer in the room, even if it was in the slightest.

Ace whimpered, and Spade huffed. "Seriously, watch out," Spade told Ace, still using a kinda parental tone. Ace and Spade then realized Zaldi was looking at them, and they looked over at them. The two of them waved.

Zaldi gave a sad but absent smile. Their heart felt low and lonely. They had spaced out while thinking about their past

Spade immediately noticed something was up. "Hey, Zaldi, you good?" Spade asked, his tone made careful so as to not make them worry. "God, Spade, you're such a mom," Ace said dramatically, resulting in Spade flicking him on the forehead. Ace yelped, then hushed up.