forum Oc roleplay with your host dani

Started August 13, 2021 by Dani Jean McGhee

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(Me) Just as long as Iolite doesn’t recite another movie script. That was outrageously long! And do I dare ask for the translation?

(Lucitius) He glances over at Deimos and the child. He speaks to Deimos with a quiet voice, having overheard him.
“I would offer mine help, yet I doubt you would need, or appreciate, it.

(Phalakros) “You would go with him?”

(Lucitius) He gently lifted Phalakros’ chin with a claw. He keeps his voice quiet.
“‘Tis what I do. I have an eternal bloodlust, as you well know. How can I resist the taste of a tyrant’s blood? ‘Tis as welcoming as Synthia’s arms.”

(Phalakros) “You…”

(Lucitius) He put a finger on Phalakros’ lips, indicating he should speak quieter as well.

(Phalakros) “What… Why are you…” He sputtered into silence, too flustered to ask Lucitius anything. He escaped the claw on his chin, walking away.

(Lucitius) He watched Phalakros with concern, looking back and forth between him and the child near Deimos. He then stared at the ground, breathing deep to keep his composure.

Deimos: One of his ears twitches towards Lucitius
It is probably best I do it alone.
I am not sure how well the deities in my world would take to a stranger suddenly entering and possibly becoming a threat
That, as well as my true nature is uncontrollable, meaning I will not differentiate friend from foe

???: Quietly eats the breadroll

Deimos: Hm…Guess I should find someone to watch over you
Moves a hand, rubbing the back of his head around his ears
Cause I'm not exactly 'parental material'

(Iolite) I'm going to move over to the side trips

(Me) Let me make something clear, the squeaking noises weren't censoring anything. They're just how the new character's species speaks.

(Me) I’m just wondering what the squawking creature is, that’s all.

(Lucitius) “I see, and understand well the chaos I would bring. I also knew a similar uncontrollable form millennia ago. Yet, that ended abruptly when I nearly destroyed what sustained the drāckonian realm. I only vaguely remember the whole ordeal, yet I still have a prominent scar.”
He shrugged, glancing at Phalakros.

(Phalakros) He paced in a small line, clearly trying to avoid panicking.

(Lucitius) He sighed and approached Phalakros, hoping to soothe him.

(Phalakros) He whirled around at Lucitius’ approach, terrified, and abruptly vanished in a cloud of black smoke. He reappeared several feet away. He looked around, then whimpered.

(Lucitius) He slowed his approach, sighing again. When he finally reached Phalakros, he gently held his cheek, turning the youth to face him.
“You need not fear me, dear Phalakros.”

(Phalakros) “‘Tis not you, yet this place. They have followed me here. I… I know not how to escape them. I know not how to leave.”

(Lucitius) “They are nightmares, nothing more. Ignore them, find your focus.”

(Phalakros) He shakily nodded.

(Me) Phalakros technically can’t teleport. Only after his ‘possession’ did he develop teleportation, though only when he’s terrified.

Deimos: Stands up from his place he had been kneeling in front of the child
Why don't you sit and rest here for a little while little one. It is most likely safer here than from wherever you came from

???: Glances upwards towards Deimos, then gives a small nod, sitting down, hugging his knees close to his chest, tail curling close against his side, small wings trying to wrap around his body

Deimos: Slowly steps away, starting to walk
Well, this shall be interesting…I trust no harm shall befall the child while I am away yes?
Seems to pause for a moment, glancing back. Despite the hidden gaze, an intenseness is felt behind it, glaring

(Lucitius) “No harm shall come to him from me. If others come, I shall do what I can to protect him.”

(Phalakros) “I will make sure Lucitius keeps his word. Yet, I will likely be nowhere near the child.”

(Lucitius) He looks at Phalakros. “It may do some good if you lingered with him, for both of you.”

(Phalakros) He shook his head.

Deimos: Simply gives a nod, facing back forward. Once again his voice seems to have changed, back to the sinister tone
Mm, been some time since I have had such black souls…I actually look forward to this feast
Steps forward, seeming to disappear completely into darkness

???: Lifts his small horned head, observing as Deimos took his leave, then glances towards Lucitius and Phalakros. Watches the pair for a bit, then seems to simply withdraw into himself, trying to hide behind his small wings, completely submissive

(Lucitius) “I recall when you would do such. Go, talk to him.”

(Phalakros) “You have more experience than I in this.”

(Lucitius) “I am not as frightened as you. This will give you something to do, someone you can soothe.”

(Phalakros) He hesitated, seeming about to refuse again. He then slowly, shakily, approached the child. He sat down a feet away from the boy, breathing deeply. He caressed a feather near his ear, seeking comfort in its soft texture.

(Lucitius) He watched Phalakros, then glanced around to check where Iolite and the newcomer was. He wanted no one to disturb the youth and Phalakros.

(???) The creature walks out of some conveniently placed smoke to reveal a small cat-like alien

(Lucitius) He stands still as a statue, watching the feline creature with an intense gaze. He periodically glances around just to check on the others.

???: Gentle blue eyes dark back and forth a few moments, as the child seemed to hear movement. Seeing the approaching Phalakros, once again seems to press himself together, trying to be as small as possible. Observes quietly, body starting to tremble now and then as the other sits across from him. After several more moments, a silent, small voice emits from the child
I-I'm sorry…I-I-I don't wanna go back…
seems at a loss of words, other than body shaking

(Phalakros) He looks up timidly, his eyes seeming to deliberately avoid the floor.
“You do not need to apologize. I… am sure ‘tis far more pleasant here than where you came. I… only wish I knew where ‘here’ was.”
He chuckled nervously.

(???) she squeaks at Lucitius, trying to say hello

(Lucitius) His eyes narrow inquisitively, though he remains motionless.

(Me) So what is Iolite doing?

(Me) Talking to somebody

(Iolite) I'm back!

(???) Squeaks curiously

(Me) And then potatoes fell from the sky because we are the gods of this pocket dimension.

(Lucitius) He glowers at Iolite, huffing. He then looks back at the feline.

(Me) I have no adequate response to falling potatoes.

(???) A potato hits her and she squeaks in a shocked passive-aggressive way

(Iolite) I did nothing! I was just talking to Ronald McDonald so I could threaten him for free chicken nuggets. She holds up a bag stuffed to the brim with chicken nuggets

(Me) Yeah, plot twist. She was just getting food and had no part in the potato rain. That was me and no one but me. I was tired of enacting my chaotic meme behaviour through Iolite and decided just to do it myself.

(Me) Still no adequate response. Don’t mind me, I just don’t really do/know memes, of any kind. I’m not mad or upset, just confused.

(Lucitius) He huffs at Iolite again.
“Speak quieter. I wish not for the young one to be frightened by your ignorant shouting.”
He indicated the boy in front of Phalakros as he spoke.

???: Seems to relax, if only slightly, one of his hands moves, taking hold of his tail, fidgeting with it, eyes remaining trained on the floor
Oh…it i-is…m-more room here…with no s-s-scary people…
Body seems to start trembling again at the mention of 'people'

(Iolite) -whispering- According to my old company, I'm already scary. I mean, I'm sure an anthropomorphic cat with a snake for a tail is odd, but does that mean it's scary.

(Phalakros) “Not all creatures are foul. Yes… there are many frightening things in existence… yet, there are many other things that are beautiful, wonderful.”

(Lucitius) He glances over with a strange look.
“I hope you are not mooning over mine Synthia. There may conflict awaiting you, and not just from me.”
He turns back to his stern watching of Iolite, the feline newcomer, and his surroundings.

(Phalakros) He pauses with an awkward glance at Lucitius. He turns back to the child.
“As I said, not all creatures are foul, and not all things are frightening. I… have known… know… of some… terrifying things… yet I have learned to avoid them when I can. To find a focus that brings joy, and to think of it often.”

(Lucitius) He gave a suspicious sideways glance, but said nothing.

???: I…I-I only lived in a c-cage…only time I-I was taken out…w-w-was so they c-could…they could…
His body starts to shake uncontrollably suddenly, as if the thoughts of torture and pain were distressing him greatly
M-mama…she tried…

(Phalakros) His legs curled and he seemed to understand the child’s torment. He picked out another feather from his hair, his shaky hand fiddling with it.
“Try to find something to soothe yourself, to take your mind off of it. Look around here, what do you see? What… colors do you like?”
He deliberately avoided looking at the floor.

(Lucitius) He watched Phalakros with concern, a pained gleam in his eyes.
“Why are the innocent always punished?”,he mumbled to himself.

(Me) Ok. As you've seen before, I'm partial to swapping characters out. Iolite's old news and Ara can't speak English, so I'm switching them out for Akuji. Have fun with this overpowered chaotic girl. I may have given her a cotton candy colour scheme. I imagine her sounding british.

(Akuji) Greetings, everyone.

???: Body continues to shake, though lifts his small head to try and look around, blue eyes shining slightly. Pauses, rubbing his eyes a bit
C-colors…blue…m-m-mama…I remember her scales…they w-were a pale blue…
Seems to calm down, if only slightly, the once violent shaking of his body changes to trembling now and then

(Akuji) Oh, it looks like you've got a child on your hands. I'm only good with children who aren't shaking like they're going to die.

(Lucitius) “Greetings. I would not be rude, as I am easily agitated.”
He scrutinizes the newcomer cautiously, moving to stand between Akuji and Phalakros.

(Phalakros) He is oblivious to Akuji.
“Blue. I have never been able to decide mine own favorite color. Green, possibly, or brown. Yet, I think someone else here likes blue.”
He smiles, nodding his head to Lucitius, who has blue scales and wears a silk blue robe.
“And worry not, he might seem a bit frightening with those large claws, yet he is a protector, a guardian. He has saved mine life countless times… though, I think I have saved his many times as well. ‘Tis strange, our bond. Yet, beyond all that, what else do you like? Do you have a favorite animal or creature? Favorite object?”
He still fiddles with the feather in his hair, subtly rocking back and forth.

(Me) Something kind of funny. Phalakros has green eyes and brown scales. That’s actually why he says those as his possible favorite colors because I haven’t got a ‘favorite color’ for him yet.

???:* At the sudden harsh voice, instantly seems to retreat into himself again. Body shakes now and then, tail curling more tightly between his legs. Though seems to try and pay more attention to Phalakros, though clearly seeming to be slightly distressed again
I…I do not know much…I-I heard others t-talk of things…b-b-but I don't know what they were t-talking about…I'm sorry…

(Phalakros) He glances at Akuji and Lucitius, hoping there wouldn’t be another battle. He turns back to the child.
“You have no need to be sorry for things you could not control. Here, what is your name? Mine is Phalakros. It refers to a bird I resemble.”
He lifts up a feather from his hair with a shy smile.

Eilander: …o-ok…
Fidgets slightly with his tail, then looks up. Looks curiously at the feather, then looks back to Phalakros
E-Eilander…I was named Eilander…