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Ripples in Reality: A World in Lines

Posted ^^ I had Audrey say she and Lenore were in the same art class, I hope that's cool~

Ripples in Reality: A World in Lines

Hmm, they'd actually managed to evade security? That was easier than she thought it would be.

Audrey caught her breath then turned to notice Lenore's outstretched hand and her bloody forehead. "You're bleeding," the girl pulled a handkerchief out of her jacket's pocket and handed it to the girl in front of her. Audrey took the girl's hand and shook it...wait Lenore? She paused and arched a questioning eyebrow at the girl. "Lenore from art class?" Hah, no wonder she looked so familiar.

Lenore was quite the artist and now that Audrey could match her name to her face, she knew that rumors about the girl circulated around campus too. "We're in the same art class," she mumbled before a smile tugged on the corner's of her lips. "Professor Rhianon, right? I've seen you a couple of times in the theater too. I think you helped us out with the props once?" Audrey nodded her head, she was feeling less upset and more civil now that the cops were gone.

"So, do you happen to know where here is? Last I checked I only had a glass...maybe two." The girl clucked her tongue and frowned. "Were you at the party? Because the most logical thing I can come up with, is that this," she threw out her hands and almost laughed. "this is all a collective hallucination caused by some shit strong alcohol."

A lollipop pushing a baby carriage walked past and greeted them a good evening.

She scowled, "or we're dead and this is what hell really looks like. Or it's heaven, though I always thought it'd be, more, y'know...shiny."

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Nikolai nodded his head, "yeah...as soon as we know where to go, we'll get out of your hair. I'm really sorry."

The midget gazed at them with wide-eyes and a frown. "Wait, wait, not from here. You tellin' me you dorks are humans?" He narrowed his eyes and his ears went red in frustration. "Oi, buddy boy with the poofy hair, you're tellin' me you're human? Did I get that right?" He jabbed his finger at Carlos' leg.

"Yes, we're human." Niko's eyebrows were drawn together in concern.

The Midget stopped his assault and looked down at the floor worriedly. "You gotta be kidding me?"

"No, we aren't." Niko pulled out his ID. "We're students at Kingswood University."

"Crumpets!" The red-faced midget had gone pale and he ran a shaky hand through his slicked-back hair. "You two are for real?" When Niko nodded his head the Midget closed his eyes and sighed. "It really is happening, I can't believe it. I kept telling myself it was just a rumor, y'know but then yous two come crashing in and everything just goes to hell, you hear me? To hell! It's really happening..."

He yelled at the spoon for a bottle of their most expensive wine.

Niko looked at Carlos with wide eyes then turned to stare at the midget. "Wait, what's happening."

He kept his eyes focused on the floor. "The world's gonna end. Not just your world, but our world too."

Ripples in Reality: A World in Lines

Nah, it's all cool, Tundra ^^!

Ripples in Reality: A World in Lines

Okay, posted ^^ I brought in some NPCs here and there, feel free to do the same or use the ones already there.

Ripples in Reality: A World in Lines

"Yeah..." she pinched the bridge of her nose and closed her eyes. Whatever this was, it didn't seem like it would be ending soon. "Who am I?" Audrey couldn't help but stare blankly at Lenore. "Someone needs to get their priorities checked." They didn't have time to play nice and introduce themselves because for all they knew, those animals in suits could turn feral at any moment. What then? They didn't have claws or weapons to fight back with, that was what. It'd be game over for them and they'd wind up as someone's dinner, whoop de freakin do.

Her eyebrows were furrowed together in annoyance and she sucked in a breath of air. It was the stress and alcohol speaking, Audrey cleared her head and sighed. "Sorry, but we should focus on finding a way out of here. We can chat if we survive this..." Whatever this was, there was a slight pause before she finally murmured her name. "Audrey Calloway," the girl raised her eyebrows in question. "And you are--OH SHIT, give me a break."

A lion and a lioness in police outfits were headed their way, the doberman trailed behind them, looking worried.

"Stop," the lion narrowed his eyes. "You're in trouble, little missy for jaywalking and disturbing the peace."

She looked at the police officers then at Lenore. "Well now...this is a predicament. Well, officers I'd like to say something." She lowered her head and for a moment appeared as if she were going to be submissive.

"What is it?" The lion arched an eyebrow.

Audrey gave them a smug looking smile and had she been completely sober, she wouldn't have done the next thing. She gave them the middle finger, and leaned in to whisper in her fellow human's ear. "I think now would be a good time to start running."

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It really was the DJ...

For a moment, Nikolai just sat there, dumbfounded. Seeing a familiar face eased his nerves a little bit, but he still felt utterly terrified by all the impossible things that were going on. "Hey," he fumbled with sleeves, "this is just some elaborate dress up party, right?"

A headless man walked in the dorm, a jack o lantern tucked snugly beneath his arm.

Niko refused to believe it, "did Serah come up with the costumes? She really outdid herself this time." Serah was an interior design major who sometimes made costumes and props for the theater group. She and Niko hung out from time to time and her drawings were always amazing.

"Costumes?" The midget stood up and scowled at both boys. "Whatcha fellows talkin' bout. This is the real thing!" He thumped his chest and scowled. "You hear that brothers and sisters." He gestured wildly, with wide, offended eyes. "These two fellas think we're phonies." He jumped out of his seat and began marching towards Carlos. The midget wanted to jab a finger at the man's chest but only managed to reach his knees. "You think I'm fake you bozo!"

Nikolai grabbed the tiny man by the collar of his shirt and pulled him back. In response the midget began attacking his leg.

"I didn't mean to offend you," his eyebrows were drawn together. "Coffee shop, I work there part time." He shook his head. "Do you know what's going on? I think I might have stumbled into one of your costume parties."

Ripples in Reality: A World in Lines

Working on a reply ^^

Also, in the meanwhile, do you want anything specific to happen? And would you rather we bring them together or keep the kiddos in groups of two? And any shenanigan ideas? For Audrey and Lenore ^^ I was thinking they get in trouble with the law due to the traffic accident Audrey almost caused and them resisting arrest? From there we can do whatever we like I guess, haha.

Ripples in Reality: A World in Lines

Things can only get weirder from here on out xD! *Fist pump* Everyone is going to think the four of them are either high or crazy when they get home. Haha...the guidance counselor is gonna have one hell of a tough time.

Hehe, a familiar face would definitely help~

Ripples in Reality: A World in Lines

D'aww :3 I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm just a sucker for wonderland-esque things.

Yep, yep, Niko is just staring in disbelief, poor guy is hoping it's just a really realistic dream.

Ripples in Reality: A World in Lines

Posted ^^ I had Audrey run into Lenore. If you want anything edited, I shall do so ASAP~

Ripples in Reality: A World in Lines

"Shit," Audrey turned her pockets inside out, her hands were shaking, and her phone was nowhere in sight.

In a way, the massive skyscrapers and neon lights resembled Kingswood street, but Kingswood street did not have a floating park, of that she was certain. Audrey felt like a fish out of water and she remained on the ground with a frightened look on her face.

"Young lady?" It was a doberman in business suit, "you look pale, are you alright?"

Hell to the no! Audrey scrambled back, her back pressed up against a wall. "Gods, I only had a glass!" She ran a hand through her hair, unsure about everything that was happening. Had someone slipped something into her drink? Damn it all.

The doberman looked offended, "please, calm down. You're scaring people."

Walking clocks and people with wings had stopped to stare and a young boy with rainbow colored eyes looked frightened. "You're scaring the child, young lady." He placed a paw on her shoulder and frowned. "Just take a deep breath, okay--" before he could say more he was shoved roughly to the ground and he watched as the girl bolted down the street, leaving her belongings behind.

Audrey muttered a flurry of curses as the wind whipped against her skin. She ran across the street, and a car shaped like a carrot swerved to the right, the driver honking his horn angrily and muttering something about reckless teenagers.

She didn't have time to fear for her life and she ran and ran until she slammed into someone and fell back onto the street. The girl closed her eyes, and hissed. Slowly, she picked herself up and noticed that the person she had bumped into looked oddly...human.

And for some reason, she was familiar too.

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Nikolai didn't know what he was feeling, but he guessed it was a mix of utter terror and astonishment.

"Here you go, sweetheart, one strawberry smoothie." The spoon winked, "on the house. Now, would you like something more filling, cutie? Growing boys need to eat, don't they, what do you say?" She took out a pad of paper and a pencil, waiting for his reply.

"I'm full..." Niko mumbled as he stared at his drink. The young man's grip on the glass tightened and he watched as the sugary liquid sloshed around the glass. He was still in shock and he watched as a bear in a top hat played billiards with a man in full body armor. This had to be dream, a horrifyingly really realistic dream. He brought the cup to his lips and took a big gulp, the sweetness on his tongue tasted nice, but all the same, he shivered. It felt too real to be just a dream.

"Mind if I sit and join ya pal?" A little man scrambled up onto his seat and didn't even give him time to speak. "Friday nights are always busy." He hoisted his suitcase onto the table and began taking out all sorts of utensils. "So, what brings you to the Coffee Shack?"

"I don't know," he kept his eyes on the spoon and watched as she approached another table. Niko rubbed at his eyes and froze. "Carlos."