Mangrale

Camp Castaway

@LiegeLord
Cecilia would have caught sight of the duo given enough time, Neric's smokey essence likely to have given away their position. She was elated to see them. "Hey guys, sorry I'm late. I'd like to eat with you, no doubt..." Cecilia told them, relishing the thought of spending time with them, though carefully formulating what she was about to say while she set her tray down. Her lunch selections were gravitating towards a balanced meal, though she was pretty tempted by the beef and pork taquitos, of which she decided on two of each with a small garden salad and chocolate chip cookie as sides - a step on the wild side to be sure. "Ivory decided to stay behind. I don't think she likes large crowds at all... I offered to make a plate for her, bring her something, but she said she was fine," Cecilia admitted, James liable to sense she wasn't completely content to leave it at that. On at least a minor level, Cecilia knew there was a more tactful and probably better way at approaching this, but she couldn't help the way she felt at the moment.

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@KatherinWinter
Cecilia is in the lunchroom now.

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@deerling
Cecilia nodded, feeling like more should be said aside from the simple "Alright, catch you later Ivory" she ultimately left with, starting to depart from the workshop. She would turn to quietly look at the girl from the doorway to see if she was looking her way. If Ivory was, she would reassuringly nod once more. But if she wasn't, Cecilia would sigh quietly to herself. Cecilia wanted to be friendly sure, but there was more to it than that. As she left for the dining hall, she recalled what she said at the spur of the moment earlier. Upon reflection, she should have phrased it as '... you would do the same for me'. At any rate, she wouldn't rest easy if she didn't do what she could for her, even if she did insist against it. Her destination looked just as packed as when she first saw it, but entered to take her place at the end of the line. Progress was slow, but her eyes brightened at the sight of the varied and in some cases exotic (to her at least) dishes available. Her plate would be modestly arranged, and during its preparation she would look over every option again, keeping in mind that she may be making another plate soon. Perhaps choices that are simple and proven delicious, just to be safe. She would look for a place to sit when she was ready, keeping an eye out for James and Neric if they were still around and not minding how late she was.

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@deerling
"But you're really not a burden though. I'd be happy to bring you something. And you would have done the same for me..." Cecilia said warmly, though she was starting to wonder if there was anything she could really say to change Ivory's mind. There was a tinge of worry in her eyes. Was letting Ivory go hungry really an option? "Ivory, I can see you'd like me to go ahead, so I will..." Cecilia relented, though her tone changed with a smile. "But James is going to ask where you are and I'll tell him the truth. So if he suggests bringing you something to eat, I'm not going to say no," she stated gladly, hoping the idea came across. "We'll come back for you, so don't go too far, okay Ivory?" Cecilia hoped Ivory wouldn't be too hard on herself nor think she was overstepping some boundaries by doing this.

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@deerling
Cecilia listened to Ivory, lowering her eyes wistfully. "Oh... right. I guess you don't like large crowds. I understand..." she said before looking up and smiling meagerly. "B-But are you going to stay here the whole time? I don't want you to skip lunch just because the cafeteria's too crowded..." she stated, her hands coming together pensively as she thought to herself. "Well, will it be alright if I make a plate for you? I could bring it to you, if you want?" Cecilia's offer was genuine and she was interested in Ivory's answer. She wouldn't mind bringing her food, and it felt like a better solution than pushing her to do something that she really didn't want to do.

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@deerling@LiegeLord
Sorry for running late guys. You two didn't have to wait for me though, even if it did make sense in character.

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Cecilia carried Ivory's picture to the ladybug cabin where her own belongings were, the floorboards still letting out their welcoming creaks under her feet as she moved to the wooden nightstand next to her bed. If she could frame her latest gift, she surely would. But on top of the nightstand would have to do for now. Cecilia took one long and wistful look at the drawing, including the well handwritten signature, before digging into the drawer under it for one of her spare notebooks, picking out a modestly small one along with a pencil.

Before she left the cabin, Cecilia wanted to check up on the bruise she got from rock-climbing earlier. But as she warily put her hand to her back where it had been, she couldn't feel any trace of it, not even any kind of lingering pain. And upon inspecting the area through the mirror, there wasn't any sign of it, as though it had never happened. She hadn't the slightest idea of what to make of it, but didn't want to waste any more time. For now, she wouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth, opting to head for the door.

Practically hopping down the steps, Cecilia couldn't shake the strange feeling that she was being watched, her smile dissipating slightly as she again stopped feet away from her cabin and looked to the trees behind her lodging, finding nothing, unsurprisingly to her.

@deerling
The sensation wouldn't last and Cecilia continued on her way, seeing how crowded the cafeteria was getting and seriously wondering how she'll find anyone among the crowd. Believing the workshop a good place to start, Cecilia was delighted but also kinda surprised to find Ivory sketching by herself. "Ivory? You're... still here? I thought you would be having lunch by now. I'm sorry I'm late..." Cecilia apologized, her expression sincere and contrite.

Brave Frontier: A New Legacy [Started/Always Accepting]

Viranti

@Darkmoon Angel
Excited with the anticipation of battle, Viranti stormed outside, luckily not hitting anything with his unsheathed sword on his way out. He could hear the loud mechanical inner workings of GX behind him, meaning that Crabby and likely Michele weren't too far behind, a thought that only quickened his pace even more. As the bright glare of the sun dissipated, he caught sight of the gaggle of aggressors, or at least some group of armed individuals with unfamiliar armor that looked an awful lot like people he wouldn't necessarily be jailed for attacking. And in the state he was in now, that was good enough for him. Viranti rushed forward to arc his sword across a couple of mooks to drive them back, just as the purple war machine fired upon some other assassins.

A rather sneaky bandit had maneuvered around Viranti and had slashed at his back to try and bring down the large dragon warrior. "I'm gonna make a nice pair of boots out of you, lizard!"

Leaving a large, nearly claw-like gash across their armors, the dragon's legs tensed up for a follow up attack to finished them off before taking notice of a speedy bandit that had maneuvered behind him. "(Livid Growl) That right!?" The blade came inches away from Viranti's back before a leathery tail brushed his arm to their right. As the bandit reeled to the side, the dragon's left leg, along with his entire body, came around to rest on or near his attacker's head. His foot's claws effectively gripping the head, his leg pulled upward before cruelly stomping and smashing the bandit head-first into the ground (or maybe the courtyard path), dust and heated air pushed away. "Not from where I stand..." he retorted in a low growl before a magical aura enveloped him. "What is this?" he muttered, confused at his new state, but feeling invigorated by it.

"Everyone be careful! Whoever these goons are they're not after the queen!"

He was even more perplexed by this, though kept his attention at the attackers. What could they possibly be after if not the queen? he wondered, though ultimately thinking it unnecessary. Heh, They will all be ashes soon enough anyway

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@deerling
I'll be gone for the day soon, but you could already move Ivory ahead for lunch and I'll see where I can catch up sometime tomorrow. However it plays out will be fine, don't worry about me. :)

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@deerling
"Oh you do, do you?" Cecilia spoke up, very intrigued. "I always wondered how she sleeps, or more accurately, if she sleeps," she giggled lightly, taking a moment to look around the workshop and seeing that many were finishing up and starting to head off to lunch. "I guess we should get going to lunch. I'd like to meet up with you later, Ivory. I just want to quickly head to my cabin to drop off the picture," Cecilia said, whimsically holding up the picture she drew with both hands. "And like I said, you're welcome to keep the flip-book if you want. Consider it a welcoming present from me. See you later, okay?" Cecilia would happily smile and wave as she and Ivory parted ways for the time being.