forum Thou shall be heard…thou shall be seen…

Started October 30, 2023 by @Eli-the-transboi group

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Juniper cocked an ear to the ruckus from Yui and Kaidei, but returned to her sketchbook. She was having a hard time focusing, so she put it back on the bed and did a stretch- sun salutations, to keep her body nimble. That was her options for occupation almost every day; drawing of some kind, making food for herself and sometimes one or two others, making paints and using them on the walls, and stretching her body out. Occasionally she did cardio, but it bored her.
She held a plank for as long was she could, which was a very long time- approximately three minutes by her count.

(she really just waiting for interaction, I can't see her going and seeking it her self. I guess that's the problem with rp-ing with a non-outgoing character😅 which is new to me )

(I'll see about Kaidei being tossed Juniper's way when it's my turn)

(😎)

(XD that’s ok. Luca won’t come in until later. He’s so quiet hardly anyone notices him.)

Moss looked confused as he watched the blond person basically disappear, and a girl walk up to him. He looks at the girl and grins. “Oh…yeah. At least you’re more forgiving than I am.” He shrugs. “but aye…we got each other. Even the government officials are morons. But who cares really.” He looks around in the dirt, then starts to dig into it. “maybe we can dig our way ou-“ He was stopped by his fingers scraping against metal. “Ah. That’s why.” he knocks on the metal and grumbles. “Too thick…fuckers.” He mumbles.

“Well…guess I’ll start taking pictures of everything. Just so when I get out of here, I can show everyone everything.” he picks up his phone and starts recording. “Such a dump. At least we make it ethical. Do we even have any clothes and shit?” He listens as guards talk outside the door. Deliveries?

Moss presses his ear to the door as he listens.

“That rat has a box of shit being delivered. Yeah. Just clothes and belongings and shit. We’re clearing his room out. Leave no trace.”

Moss scowls. “OH YOU’LL ALL REMEMBER ME! I’LL MAKE SURE OF IT!”

“Quiet, rat!”

“SpaceHog!” Moss yells.

“Shut it before I shoot you!”

“Do it, dust collector!” Moss laughs, kicking the door. After a moment, he huffs and looks at Arae. “I’m Moss. Nice to meet ya.” he nods, sighing. After a little, he looks over at the commotion. Just a few people arguing, but he couldn’t see who. He didn’t have his glasses, and it was too far. But he did see someone else sitting in the hall. “Hey! Come socialize so I don’t go nuts, will ya? I’m Moss!” He waves.

(Bet)
Once Kaidei calmed down and Yui gave him a small rye chip as a reward, he took notice of Juniper. He got up and went over to sit next to her. He smiled and offered a little cloud sheep he made to her. He was very happy and quiet with her and didn't wanna make her upset or scared with him being too hyper or jumpy.

Juniper took it, examining the texture. She tilted her head, squinting her keen eyes as her fingers gently smushed into the fluffy moisture. “Thank you,” she murmured. “Does it have a name?” Her voice lilted, revealing a soft, childlike curiosity while her face remained blank and maturely observant. She blinked her big, dark eyes at him.

(Why always the bold text?)

(Helps me tell between action and dialog.)
He nods in excitement. "Her name is Mandy. I could make more if you'd like?" Kaidei spoke with a cheery, playful smile as he offered to make more. He always loved making friends through his art, quite literally. He glanced at Yui to show he wanted her to see how happy he was. Soon, some small wisps of clouds appeared around him the more he anticipated making more little cloud sculptures.

"That's ok, I don't need any more than Mandy." a smile flickered across her face, just a tiny twitch of her lips. then she blew, ever so gently, and pushed the little cloud Ito the air. boosted by her warm breath, Mandy floated up to the ceiling and just chilled there. she tilted her head, saying silently "interesting".
"What do you think of the newcomer?"

"I'm not sure if I met them yet. Maybe I will once mealtime comes around again." Kai answered as he made his own little cloud shaped like an angel. He gently held his cloud angel and swayed side to side next to Juniper. He enjoyed the company of others, especially when they were interested in the things he made. "So, how long have we been here? I forget."

"Well I've been here for five years," She watched the cloud angel and the way Kai swayed side to side.
She glanced up to the doorway of the newcomer's 'room'. No exiting activity yet; no more shouting and cursing, not much noise at all. Interesting. Either he's settling in or having a silent breakdown or staring into space contemplating life.

(do y'all mind if I pop in there? Arae has been there for like ever and she would remember"

"Huh. It felt like a year or two to me.. Say, Yui, how long have we been here?" Yui checks in her journal before replying. "Almost 3 years now."

Arae turned to Moss "Welcome to life, bro. No telling how long you'll be here, so it's smart to make the most of it." She said, turning a large, ornate key in her hand. "Know if you can do anything interesting yet?" She got up and paced a bit, just a habit of hers. Cody stood silently in the darkness, his handsome features resting in a menacing glare. Not necessarily at Moss, but more in his direction.
Arae looked at Cody, looked back at Moss, and spoke again. "Don't worry about him though. He has an RBF"

Kaidei overheard the conversation from where he was with Juniper, but he chose not to interfere or leave her side. He blew his cloud angel in the direction with a little note requesting to know what was happening. He liked staying updated about everything happening in this place. He continued to sit with Juniper while he waited for a reply from someone.

Moss looks up. “Do something- interesting? Oh- ohhh yeah. I can read people pretty well. Like a book. But it takes a bit. I usually can pick up on like…ah…damn come on stupid-“ He thinks for a while, then shakes his head. “I can pick up on what people are thinking. Like their…intentions! God!” He laughs. “Sorry- my brain was thinking of it but my mouth just decided to forget- sorry bout that.” He grins as he looks over at Cody. “Oh it’s fine. I get it.” he smiles softly at Cody and waves. “I’m friendly. Just so you know. But I get that you probably are paranoid. It happens.” he shrugs and looks back at his phone. After a moment, he turns it off. “Need to conserve my battery. I hate it when my phone dies.”

Moss flops down onto a nearby chair, sighing heavily. “Well…mind showing me around?”

In that moment, a man with a metal mask and hard, green eyes walks over, watching the kids talk. He had been there the longest. And it showed. His sunken eyes and large scar across his face emphasized his age. People guessed he was in his mid 30s to early 40s, but he never confirmed. In fact, the man never spoke in general. He’d only write in broken English to communicate. He obviously understood English, but his writing attempted to prove otherwise.

His name was Sergei. At least…that’s what he called himself when asked a name. Sergei stood at exactly 6 ft and the poor man had to practically limbo in order to get through the doors. Though, he never seemed bothered by it. He was never seen hitting his head on the lights or doorways. He simply navigated the underground with ease. Obviously, Sergei had been here the longest. Moss took notice of the man and tilted his head. “Who’s that guy?”

(Here’s Sergei. Sorry its big)