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Current I am the embodiment of sitting in a desk chair, leaning back, spinning, waiting for more RP. Anyone else?
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Depends on the pocket being picked..
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Itching for more RP.. Anyone recruiting?
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When you've spent the best part of three days dedicated to creating a new character and then suddenly having nothing to do..
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IN WAAAAAAVES.. You made me miss Trivium..
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A R C H A Z E N 32 | M | UK



My name is Archazen but, considering you are on my page, I'm sure you already knew that. Feel free to call me Archie, if you like.
I am a long time role-player of many years, roughly 15 years as of writing this, and I am open to RPing just about anything.
I have experience primarily with fantasy but I have also done Sci-fi, Horror, romance, slice of life, supernatural, etc, etc.

I will be uploading my RP requests as well as Bios of my OCs below please feel free to check them out and to PM if you have any interest in any of them.

I will primarily be roleplaying on my working days, my job has a lot of down time and my home life is hectic enough without trying to find time for roleplay. If I'm silent for a while, I'll let you know in advance if I can so I'd expect the same courtesy.


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Archer “Griff” Griffin


There had been a man there. One second—a living, breathing, moving thing. The next? Gone. Griff stood motionless, his breath caught somewhere in his throat, his body suddenly unfamiliar to him. He felt rigid, like his limbs weren’t his own, like the very idea of movement had become something distant—an abstract concept his brain was struggling to recall.

It wasn’t just the brutality of it. It was the speed. The power. The sheer, unnatural force with which Nil’s Noble Arm had erased a human being from existence. There had been a man there. He was certain of it—he had seen him, registered him as a threat, prepared himself for another clash. And now there were only his legs left. His mind splintered into fragments, thoughts scattering in random directions, none of them helpful.

'Move. Move. You need to move.' But his legs didn’t listen. His body remained frozen, his chest tightening, his breath too shallow, too fast.

'That wasn't normal.'

'You know that wasn't normal, right?'

'He was there. He was there. And now he's not.'


His fingers twitched, curling slightly, his hands balling into unsteady fists. He felt like a marionette whose strings had been suddenly severed, his body waiting for a command that his brain couldn’t seem to deliver.

'What if it had been me?'

The thought flared so violently in his mind that his stomach twisted. If Nil had decided, if the trajectory had been slightly different, if—no, he wasn’t finishing that thought. He needed to move. He needed to breathe.

A sudden impact hit his chest, jolting him just enough to break the paralysis. His glazed-over focus snapped downward. A handheld radio. It buzzed to life, crackling through bursts of static.

"—iff! Griff, are y—k?!"

The voice was familiar. Distant. Mikey. Griff’s throat was dry, his limbs still sluggish, his thoughts jumbled. He needed to snap out of it—needed to force himself back into the moment. His breath was coming too fast, his pulse hammering in his ears. Static crackled again.

"—your highness? Speci—gel here. I—watch—building—southwest."

His mind was slow, struggling to piece together fragments.

'Southwest… She left me?'

'No. No, she shot across camp. She’s fine. She’s—'

Another pause, another broken message.

"Christ—lot of them! Counting fo—technicals, tw—riders—perimeter breach."

Four. Twenty. The numbers weren’t clicking properly, weren’t fitting together in his mind the way they should. Griff sucked in a breath, rolled his shoulders, shaking the stiffness from his limbs. The battlefield was coming back into focus, piece by piece.

"Sor—leaving you—hind, Griff. Uh, ov—"

Leaving him behind. That was the part his brain latched onto, twisting the words in the fog of shock and adrenaline. Leaving him behind. He knew it wasn’t intentional, knew Mikey wasn’t saying it like that, but the thought coiled around his mind anyway. Something snapped inside him. Not fear—not anymore. Something hotter, sharper—the stubborn refusal to let this moment control him.

Griff exhaled sharply. Then, before he could let his thoughts spiral further, he pulled back his fist and punched himself straight in the jaw. The pain was instant. White-hot, blinding, perfect. His head jerked sideways, his lip splitting as the coppery taste of blood flooded his mouth, dripping onto his tongue. Good. That did it. The battlefield sharpened instantly.

The explosion hit next—a deep, rolling boom that roared through his bones, thick smoke curling through the air. Shrapnel clattered, dust kicked up. The technical was gone. Obliterated. He barely flinched.

His pulse was fire. His senses were steel.

His eyes flicked downward—two gun cases, dropped by Mikey. His fingers twitched once, a brief hesitation, but he already knew the answer before the thought even fully formed. No guns. No killing. But something was different. Something surged through him. Heat pooled in his veins, thrumming, as if something under his skin had woken up for the first time.

That’s when he felt it.

A pressure—no, a presence—coiling around his forearms, something settling, shifting, unfolding with the same unstoppable momentum rolling inside him.

His Noble Arm. It was changing.

The bracers he had relied on—the ones that had always felt unfinished—weren’t just there anymore. They expanded, plating stretching and shifting over his skin, a seamless transition of molten metal reforming itself into something complete.

Gauntlets. Full. Tangible. Ready.

His breath hitched. His heart roared. Then—movement. An attacker surged toward him, machete gleaming, eyes burning with murderous intent.

Griff didn’t hesitate.

His body moved before his mind did. A step forward—too fast, too smooth, too perfect—his foot hitting the ground heavier, more controlled than ever before. The attacker lunged—Griff’s arm snapped up, intercepting the strike without effort. Metal met metal—his gauntlet caught the blade—and for the first time, the strength behind his grip felt like his own.

His other fist came next. No thought. No delay. Pure, exhilarating instinct.

He swung—clean, decisive, brutal. The moment stretched and his knuckles crashed into the attacker’s face—bone shattered instantly. A sickening crunch. Blood exploded, spraying across the ground. The attacker’s head snapped back, his body crumpling before he even had a chance to scream as a sickening smile crept across Griff’s face.

Unconscious. Face in tatters. Done. Griff stood taller now. His chest rose and fell, controlled, steady. This was different. This was new. And it felt right. There was no time to process it—no time to question—only time to fight.

And he wasn’t holding back anymore.
Archer “Griff” Griffin


The Prince's departure was like the spark to a powder keg. The uneasy stillness of the refugee tent site shattered in an instant, giving way to shouts, panicked cries, and the unmistakable cracks of gunfire. Griff barely had time to register what was happening before Mikey had pulled her rifle and fired. The sound rang in his ears, sharp and precise. And then she was gone.

One second she was next to him, and the next, she had vanished. "Griff, watch out!" Her voice carried back to him, urgent and distant.

Griff's head snapped toward the shout, but his gaze was immediately drawn to the attackers barreling toward him. Knives gleamed in the low light, their makeshift guns coughing out rounds sporadically. His instincts screamed at him to move, and he obeyed, diving toward a pallet stacked high with rice bags. The impact jarred his shoulder, dislodging one of the heavy bags that sagged slightly against him. He pressed his back to the stack, gasping for breath, his heart pounding relentlessly in his chest.

His mind raced, unable to keep up with the chaos unfolding around him. Mikey’s Noble Arm had shown its worth in mere seconds, not just as a weapon but as something versatile, almost otherworldly in its efficiency. Griff’s eyes dropped to his own arms, his breath hitching slightly at the sight of the bracers fused to his forearms. They sat there, dull and lifeless, offering no comfort, no power—just dead weight. He clenched his fists tightly, frustration mixing with fear. If his bracers weren’t going to do anything, then he’d have to do it himself.

"Finding a vantage point!"

Gritting his teeth, Griff steeled himself and surged to his feet. The attackers were closing in, and he knew he needed to stop them before they could take aim. Charging forward, he closed the distance to the nearest man, his movements sharp and deliberate. A knife came slashing toward his ribs, and Griff’s body reacted on instinct. His arm shot up, the blade skidding harmlessly against the bracer with a sharp clang. He barely registered the sound before driving his fist hard into the attacker’s ribs. The man staggered back with a pained gasp, dropping to his knees, leaving Griff enough time to press on.

Griff barely had time to catch his breath before a gunshot cracked through the air. His body twisted sharply to the side, the bullet whizzing past him so close he could feel the rush of air against his cheek. His heart thundered in his chest, the realization of how narrowly he’d avoided death hitting him hard. He didn’t stop to think about how he’d moved so quickly—adrenaline, he told himself. It had to be adrenaline.

The gunman raised his weapon again, but Griff was already moving. He surged forward, closing the distance in a blur of motion. The gun fired once more, the bullet striking his bracer with a sharp metallic clang and ricocheting harmlessly to the side. The sound startled him, but he didn’t falter. His shoulder slammed into the gunman’s chest, driving him to the ground with a force that left the attacker stunned. The weapon clattered free, and Griff followed through, pinning the man down with swift, practiced movements.

Before Griff could recover, the glint of a knife caught his eye. An attacker lunged at him, the blade flashing in the dim light. Griff turned, but not quickly enough to avoid the knife entirely. Pain flared along his side as the blade glanced off him, slicing through his shirt and grazing his skin. Gritting his teeth, he grabbed the attacker’s wrist. With a sharp twist, he disarmed the man and drove his knee into his stomach, doubling him over. Griff finished with a decisive strike to the back of the attacker’s head, sending him crumpling to the ground.

Griff staggered back, pressing a hand to his side where the knife had caught him. His breaths came fast and heavy, the sting of the wound a sharp reminder of how close he’d come. For a fleeting moment, he thought about the way his body had moved—the speed of it, the sharpness of his reactions. It felt... different, like he was a step ahead of himself. Adrenaline, he told himself again, though the thought sat uneasily in his mind. He couldn’t afford to think about it now.

Scanning the chaos around him, Griff’s gaze darted over the sea of movement—refugees fleeing, attackers pressing forward—searching for any sign of Mikey. “Mikey!” he called out, his voice raw but forceful as his eyes scoured the camp. She had vanished across the field earlier, her voice echoing back to him. He needed to find her.

Griff’s chest heaved as he stood amidst the chaos, his fists clenched tightly, the sting along his side a sharp reminder of the fight he’d just survived. The attackers lay scattered around him—some groaning, others still. The camp was still in turmoil, the cries of fleeing refugees and the distant sound of sporadic gunfire filling the night air. But for the moment, Griff stood alone, a brief lull wrapping around him like a vacuum.

It was then, as he raised his head, that he saw her.

She was already there, standing as if she had been cut from the chaos itself. Silver hair cascaded past her shoulders, catching faint glints of light, and in her hands were two gleaming swords. She stood with an otherworldly stillness, her presence commanding yet unnervingly quiet. Around her, the air rippled faintly, and Griff’s eyes were drawn to the space behind her—a swirling portal, its edges flickering like a barely contained storm. He hadn’t noticed it before. Had it been there all along? Had she?

Something deep inside him stirred, a primal instinct he couldn’t explain. He didn’t know who she was, but there was no doubt in his mind—she was a Noble Arm user. It wasn’t the swords or the portal that convinced him, though both were strikingly unnatural. It was something else, something he couldn’t put into words, as if his own Noble Arm could sense hers.

Griff’s breath caught for a moment as he stared at her, unsure of what to do next. His fists loosened slightly, the cold weight of his bracers grounding him in the moment. The battle may have been over for now, but something about her told him it wasn’t finished yet. Not by a long shot.
Just in case anyone is lurking, we are looking for more to join, either PM or drop a CS here and I'll get to it!
We may have lost someone from the RP so I'm putting this back out there for those who are interested to join! @Varshanka Are you still interested?

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Edrion sat back for a moment, watching the flames lick at the dark sky, as if committing the scene to memory. Then, with a quiet sigh, he set about gathering his belongings. His hands moved with steady, practiced precision, stowing away the remnants of the meal and extinguishing the fire. Each motion spoke of a man accustomed to solitude and self-sufficiency.

The old man reached for his weathered satchel, slipping it over one shoulder, and leaned his staff against the crook of his arm. As he worked, he addressed the group with his soft, rasping voice. "The night grows no younger, and neither do I. Come, let us away to my home. There is more comfort to be found there than under these ancient trees."

For those who had offered payment or service earlier, he turned with a faint smile that didn’t quite touch his eyes. "I ask for no gold, no labor, no recompense. Generosity is not a coin to be bartered, but a light to be shared." His tone made it clear—this was not a matter open for discussion.

Turning his attention to the fire, Edrion crouched low. With a handful of soil and a sweep of his weathered hands, he smothered the flames, leaving only the faintest glow of embers behind. The darkness surged around the group, the forest seeming to stretch taller and press closer now that the fire’s barrier was gone. Yet, Edrion remained unfazed.

"Follow me, if you will," he said, his voice calm as the group instinctively huddled a little closer. The old man took the lead, his staff tapping softly against the ground with each step. The path ahead was barely visible, but Edrion seemed to know it well, his movements unerring even in the dim light of the crescent moon.

The forest around them was a study in contrasts—eerily quiet save for the occasional hoot of an owl or the rustle of leaves stirred by an unseen breeze. The towering trees above cast long, jagged shadows, and the air held a chill that seemed to seep into their bones. Despite the unease creeping into the travelers' minds, there was a strange, inexplicable calmness in Edrion’s presence.

Then came the melody. It began as a low hum, almost imperceptible at first, as if it had risen from the earth itself. Edrion’s voice, gravelly but sure, carried the tune—a song without words, yet heavy with meaning. It was a melody that seemed both joyous and solemn, its rhythm weaving between comforting and unnerving. The cadence mirrored the duality of the night, the beauty of the moonlit forest offset by the shadows that seemed to shift just beyond their vision.

Some would feel their nerves settle, the melody wrapping around them like a protective shroud. Others would find their unease growing, the song digging into old, forgotten memories they weren’t quite sure belonged to them.

The journey continued in near silence but for the hum and the rustle of leaves underfoot. Eventually, the forest began to thin, the oppressive canopy above giving way to open sky. In the distance, just barely visible through the haze of moonlight, a small cabin sat at the edge of a meadow, its silhouette standing solitary and unyielding against the vast expanse of the wilderness.

Edrion paused, the hum fading from his lips, and gestured ahead with his staff. "There it is," he said simply, his tone as neutral as if he were commenting on the weather.

The closer they drew to the cabin, the more the forest seemed to retreat, as if the trees themselves respected the space around it. The meadow was blanketed in a thin veil of mist, glistening faintly in the moonlight. Edrion's cabin stood stoic and unassuming—a simple structure of weathered timber, its roof thatched and moss-laden, blending seamlessly into the wilderness around it. A faint glow seeped from its single window, suggesting a welcoming warmth within.

Edrion slowed his pace and turned to face the group. "Here we are," he said softly, his staff tapping against the ground. "I hope youll find it humble, but sufficient for a quiet night's rest."

With a creak of aged hinges, Edrion opened the door to the cabin. He stepped inside first, lighting a lantern that hung from the wall and casting the interior in a soft amber glow. The cabin's interior revealed a simple yet oddly comforting space. The walls were lined with shelves, laden with worn books and peculiar objects—a collection of odds and ends that hinted at a life rich in experience and mystery. A wooden table stood in the center, surrounded by mismatched chairs, while a modest fireplace crackled in the corner, casting dancing shadows on the rough-hewn walls.

Edrion gestured for the group to enter. "Come in, come in. The fires warmth will serve you better than the chill of the night." His tone was welcoming, yet his eyes flickered with a quiet intensity, as if he were gauging their reactions to his home.
It had been a whirlwind of a day, one packed with events that even Jet couldn't fully unravel. The new additions to the crew, the chaos of the heist, the white-knuckle escape, and that tense encounter with Abilene—each moment blurred into the next. Now back aboard the ship, Jet casually tossed his holojournal onto the desk in his quarters. The journal was an old habit, a tool he'd picked up years ago to keep his thoughts in order. It served him well, especially on days like this, when his mind felt like it was chasing hyperspace trails. Not to mention, it was a much better use of time than wading into the middle of Fel and Aellyn’s argument.

They were at it, voices sharp enough to cut durasteel, but Jet figured it was better this way. For all their bickering, getting it all out in the open might just force them to understand each other. Or so he hoped.

Sighing, Jet peeled himself out of his chair and moved to his bunk. The bed groaned under his weight as he sank into the well-worn crevices he'd carved over countless nights. His body protested with a symphony of creaks and cracks—a reminder that fifty-plus years and ship life weren’t exactly kind bedfellows. But as Jet’s eyes closed, he couldn’t help but relish the rest he'd finally earned.

When Jet woke, the grogginess that clung to him was a good kind, the kind that spoke of a deep, well-deserved sleep. Sitting up, he perched on the edge of the bunk and rolled his shoulders, easing the tension coiled in them. Living on bunks like these for decades had taken its toll, but for all their discomfort, they were a constant Jet wouldn’t trade for anything. This was home.

He grabbed his rifle and tool belt, then made his way through the ship to the cargo bay, his boots echoing softly against the deck plating. The workbench, cluttered but familiar, greeted him like an old friend. From underneath it, Jet pulled out a battered storage box. To anyone else, its contents would seem like junk—a collection of wires, cables, and random odds and ends. But to Jet, it was far from scrap. It was his treasure trove of possibility.

Rummaging through the box, he pulled out the pieces he needed: an emitter, some wire, and a few scraps of metal. His hands moved instinctively, a mechanic’s precision born from years of working on speeders, ships, and anything else the galaxy threw his way. This wasn’t his first time putting together an emitter; after all, he’d reassembled the settlement’s beacon just yesterday. But this time was different. He didn’t need to protect a settlement—just himself.

As he worked, Jet’s mind wandered to the alternative: that old hoverbike collecting dust in the other bay. He smirked at the mental image of himself hunched over the tiny speeder, a mountain of a man crammed onto what was essentially a child’s toy. The thought alone was enough to make him chuckle. No, he’d take his chances on foot before subjecting himself to that spectacle.

With a final turn of his tools, the device was done—or at least, it looked done. Jet wasn’t one for perfectionism, especially when time was short, and materials shorter. Testing it wasn’t an option; the field was the test. He slapped a power cell—about the size of a ration canister—into the device and flipped the switch. The hum of energy told him it was working, for now. It would need to last just long enough to get him to the settlement and within range of their beacon.

Before he could head to the off-ramp, a rapid series of beeps and whistles cut through the quiet of the cargo bay. Jet turned to see Wrench rolling into view. The little droid chirped and whistled in quick succession, annoyed as the little thing usually was by people ignoring its advice or instructions.

“She took that ol’ thing? Aellyn?” Jet’s laugh rumbled in genuine surprise. “On the hoverbike? Ha! He shook his head, thoroughly amused by the idea. That battered hoverbike was barely functional on its best day, let alone after years of neglect. If Aellyn had gotten it running, it was either a small miracle—or sheer dumb luck. Still chuckling, Jet patted the emitter device he’d just finished building. “Guess that settles it then. Looks like I’m on foot,” he said, slinging his rifle over his shoulder. Wrench let out a quick, sardonic whistle that almost sounded like a taunt. Jet just shook his head, smirking.

Jet made his way to the off-ramp, boots striking the metal deck with deliberate precision. He reached out to the console and pressed the button to lower the ramp. The hiss of hydraulics filled the air, followed by the whine of the motor as the ramp descended. It groaned under its own weight, the sound echoing faintly through the cargo bay. Jet stood motionless, rifle slung over his shoulder and emitter device clutched tightly in his hand, waiting for the ramp to settle into place with a muted clunk.

The planet stretched out before him, a harsh and unforgiving landscape painted in muted tones of browns and grays. The horizon was dotted with jagged cliffs and sparse vegetation, the kind of terrain that promised a treacherous trek. Jet took a step forward, the weight of his boots pressing into the compacted soil. His body tensed instinctively, his eyes scanning the area for any sign of movement. He wasn’t taking any chances—not with predators lurking.

The emitter hummed softly in his hand, an untested piece of ingenuity that Jet couldn’t fully trust just yet. He adjusted the power cell’s connection, ensuring it was seated tightly, though he doubted it’d last for much more than the trek ahead. His rifle’s presence offered some reassurance, but he knew better than to rely on it as his only line of defense. As far as he was concerned, if the emitter didn’t work, his aim was his last resort.

Jet moved cautiously, his steps measured and deliberate. His mind worked overtime, calculating distances, possible escape routes, and the emitter’s radius all at once. The air around him was still, almost unnervingly so, as if the hostile creatures that prowled this planet were watching from the shadows, biding their time. Every few steps, his head tilted just slightly as he listened for anything out of the ordinary.

The settlement was still a ways off, visible only as a faint shimmer in the distance, likely caused by the heat rising from the ground. It didn’t look much closer than it had when he’d started, but Jet kept moving forward, trusting his steady pace to get him there in one piece.

The emitter’s hum seemed louder now, or maybe Jet’s ears were just attuned to its sound. He kept it angled slightly outward, hoping its signal would hold true. The device was the culmination of all his experience and ingenuity, but as far as he was concerned, the real test would be whether it could keep those kriffing predators away. His grip tightened, and he muttered under his breath, “Don’t let me down.”

Jet’s boots pressed into the soil with every cautious step, his senses on high alert. The hum of the emitter felt weaker now, sputtering irregularly, but it was too late to turn back. The settlement shimmered faintly on the horizon. Then he heard it—a low, guttural growl that sliced through the quiet and froze him in place.

The sound came from his left, deep and resonant like thunder rolling through a canyon. Jet turned his head, his rifle shifting in his grip, as his gaze locked on the shadowy form emerging from the underbrush. It moved with predatory grace, low to the ground, its glowing eyes burning like molten embers. Jet’s breath hitched. One of those damned cats.

The creature began to circle him, growling deeply as its tail flicked with violent intent. Jet kept his rifle raised. His eyes darted to the shadows, watching for signs of more predators, knowing all too well that these kings of the food chain often hunted in packs. He forced his feet to keep moving toward the settlement, careful not to turn his back on the beast. The predator growled again, louder this time, its muscles coiled like springs.

Then it lunged.

The cat closed the distance in an instant, claws outstretched. Jet threw himself to the side, rolling hard against the ground, his emitter slipping from his grip. The creature’s claws tore into a nearby tree, splintering the bark and embedding themselves deeply. It snarled, thrashing to free itself as Jet scrambled to his feet.

He raised his rifle and fired two quick shots, the deafening cracks echoing. The first round struck the creature’s flank, the second grazed its shoulder, but instead of deterring it, the beast roared angrily. Its molten eyes locked onto Jet with renewed ferocity as it ripped its claws free from the tree and crouched low, readying itself for another attack.

Jet braced himself, muttering, “Oh, kriff..”

The cat leapt again, its powerful form colliding with Jet and sending him sprawling onto his back. Before he could react, the creature was on top of him, its molten eyes inches from his own. Jet managed to wedge his rifle horizontally between them, using it like a crude barrier to keep the snapping jaws at bay. The predator snarled and swiped at him, its claws tearing into his jacket and grazing his skin. Jet strained against the weight, his muscles burning with the effort of keeping those fangs away.

The rifle groaned under the pressure, its metal bending unnaturally. Then, with a sickening crack, the weapon snapped in two. The jagged pieces split in each hand.

Without hesitation, Jet thrust his mechanical arm into the creature’s maw. The beast recoiled, growling frantically as its teeth scraped against the unfamiliar metal.

He drove the splintered weapon into the creature’s snout with all his strength. Blood sprayed across his face as the beast roared in agony, thrashing violently but refusing to let go of Jet’s arm. He stabbed it again, this time forcing the jagged edge deep into the sensitive flesh of its mouth. The predator choked and stumbled backward, pulling Jet upright with a sharp tug.

Seeing his opening, Jet jabbed the weapon one final time, driving it into the beast’s throat. The predator howled, releasing Jet’s arm as it staggered back, blood dripping from its snout and maw. It stared at him for a long moment, its burning eyes dimming slightly, before slinking off into the shadows with a guttural growl of defeat.

Jet stood there, chest heaving, his mechanical arm slick with blood and saliva, the once-pristine metal was now scratched, dented, bent, its surface marred by the creature’s powerful jaws. It looked less like the reliable tool he’d depended on for years and more like the contents of his scrap box—a patchwork of parts and pieces. The jagged piece of rifle was still clutched tightly in his hand, his body aching and his jacket torn to shreds. He wiped his face with his sleeve, muttering under his breath, “Next time, build a bigger kriffing emitter.”

He flexed the arm experimentally, feeling the grind of misaligned components. It wasn’t perfect, but it would hold—for now. Jet muttered under his breath, “Guess I’ll be adding this to the repair list.”

Clutching the jagged halves of his broken rifle in his other hand, Jet shuffled forward, his steps heavy and uneven. Every muscle in his body ached, his jacket hung in tatters, and his face was streaked with dirt and blood. The settlement continued to shimmer in the distance, a promise of safety that now felt agonizingly far away.

The broken rifle pieces felt heavy in his grip, their sharp edges a reminder of the fight he’d just survived. Jet tightened his hold on them, his knuckles white. They weren’t much, but they were better than nothing. If another predator decided to test him, he’d be ready—or as ready as he could be.

As he trudged forward, relief began to wash over him, but he didn’t let it slow his pace. Jet kept moving. The settlement was close now, its walls coming into view. Jet straightened slightly, his grip on the rifle pieces loosening as the promise of safety finally felt real. Only then would he allow himself to breathe, his shoulders sagging as the tension began to fade.

Jet glanced down at his arm, the battered metal glinting faintly in the light. “You held up,” he said quietly, speaking more to himself than the arm itself. Then, with a weary chuckle, he added, “Barely.”

He turned toward the settlement gates, his steps still heavy but his resolve intact. The fight had left its mark, but Jet was alive—and that was enough for now.
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The meeting lingered in Sam’s mind as he trudged up the stairs to his room at the Croix Guesthouse, his notebook tucked securely under one arm. The place was newer and fancier than he was accustomed to—everything polished and gleaming like it’d only just been built. The high ceilings and ornate staircase were a far cry from the dim workshop floors he knew so well, and though he appreciated the craftsmanship, the air of luxury set him slightly on edge.

He’d kept mostly quiet after the meeting had ended, preferring to mull over the odd assortment of characters he'd found himself among. There was Joséphine, with her sharp wit and polished manner, a woman as confident as she was educated. Then there was Sœur Valérie, cloaked in mourning and weighed down by words so heavy they seemed to hang in the air like a church bell’s toll. And, of course, Monsieur Herbachet, with his easy charm and endless politeness—a man who seemed to know far more about all of them than they knew about him.

Sam rubbed the back of his neck as he closed the door to his room behind him, his boots echoing faintly against the wood floor. The emerald ring now sat in his coat pocket, a weight far heavier than its size would suggest. He hadn’t tried it on yet, though he supposed he’d have to at some point if this whole strange affair continued down the path it seemed to be taking.

The room itself was spotless—almost unnervingly so. Everything looked like it had been set just so, from the neatly made bed to the gleaming vase of fresh flowers on the side table. Sam eyed the bouquet for a moment, his curiosity briefly flickering. Nutmeg flowers, weren’t they? And damask roses, too. He didn’t know much about flowers, but they had a certain elegance to them, bright and fragrant in the soft lamplight.

He shrugged off his coat and draped it over the back of the chair, stretching his arms as he let out a long, weary sigh. It had been a long day—longer still, thanks to the strange circumstances that had drawn him to Loudon in the first place. Still, there was a part of him—a small, nagging part—that couldn’t help but feel a flicker of excitement. He didn’t much care about the family history or the stories of ancestors long gone, but the thought of what this inheritance could mean for his future... that was something worth sticking around for.

Shaking his head, Sam sat heavily on the edge of the bed, his fingers brushing the spine of his notebook as if to ground himself. He wasn’t sure what tomorrow would bring, but for now, all he could think about was getting some rest. The faint scent of flowers filled the room as he blew out the lamp, and within moments, the day’s weight pulled him into sleep.

Sam woke with a start, the faint glow of light cutting through the shadows of the room like an intruder. He sat up quickly, rubbing at his face as he tried to make sense of it. The light wasn’t coming from outside—no streetlamp or passing carriage—but from the vase itself. The flowers were glowing faintly, an unnatural, otherworldly sheen that made his chest tighten in unease.

He blinked hard, shaking his head to clear the sleep from his mind, but the sight didn’t vanish. Just as quickly as the light had appeared, it began to fade, leaving the flowers dim and ordinary once more. For a moment, Sam thought he might’ve imagined it, but the thought was interrupted by the smell.

It hit him all at once—thick and putrid, as though the flowers had rotted from the inside out in an instant. The fragrance from earlier was gone, replaced by a stench so foul it turned his stomach and clawed at his throat. He coughed into his sleeve, the acrid taste sharp on his tongue as he stumbled to his feet.

"Bloody hell," he muttered, wincing as a sharp pang throbbed behind his eyes. He pressed a hand against the wall for balance, his breath coming shallow as the nauseating smell thickened, wrapping around him like a shroud. Each breath was a struggle, the fumes leaving his head swimming and his stomach twisting.

He moved toward the vase, slow and deliberate despite the pounding in his skull. The flowers looked innocent enough now, their petals soft and untouched by the rot their smell suggested. He reached out carefully, brushing the cool glass of the vase with his fingertips, but the stench only seemed to worsen, clawing deeper into his lungs.

"Right," Sam rasped, stepping back and pulling on his coat in quick, jerking movements. The room was unbearable now, and he couldn’t afford to stay—not with his head spinning and that foul, choking air filling every corner. He grabbed his notebook and shoved it under his arm, his steps unsteady as he made his way to the door.

The night air hit him like a splash of cold water as he stepped outside, his lungs greedily drawing in the cool freshness. He exhaled slowly, the tension in his chest easing slightly with each breath. The lingering headache pulsed faintly, a reminder of whatever had just happened, but his thoughts were already beginning to churn.

The glow, the smell, the timing—none of it made sense. It didn’t feel like some simple trick of reflection or an accidental chemical reaction. Yet his practical mind clung stubbornly to logic, dissecting the scene with precision. Something had to explain it. The flowers? The vase? The air in the room? He paced along the empty street, his boots clicking softly against the cobblestones as he ran through the possibilities.

Even as his thoughts churned, Sam couldn’t help but glance back at the guesthouse, its tall, darkened windows looming in quiet stillness. Whatever had just happened, it wasn’t natural—and it wasn’t something he could ignore. He set his jaw, his fingers flexing at his sides as if itching for tools he didn’t have.
I definitely think it would be better to have one thread with all rolls than have multiple threads for one RP, that seems a bit pointless to me
I've just made a thread in the dice and can see that so I assume that the dice thing is solo rather than group? I suppose you could roll for us and we can see the results by seeing the thread, which we can see? I wouldn't mind doing it that way, at least
@Olive Fontaine

I've just tried to do the roll but can't see any options to.. well.. roll? Do you need to give permission or anything like that?
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