Morgannis

Umbra Rose Condos

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Location: Alphonse’s Bedroom → Building 1 Cafeteria|| Interactions: Max @LupusIntus, Iris @BunniesOfDoom
Time: Late Afternoon

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The moth sat up with a start. A cold chill had seeped into his room, the familiar feeling causing a surge of nostalgia to hit him like a truck. Eyes swarmed, almost desperate, around the room only to land on a single black rose sitting inside of a thin clear vase. ”Death,” one of Alphonse’s four arms came up to grip at his chest, directly over his heart. His creator hadn’t even bothered to wake him or come to him in a dream. Busy, perhaps? Too busy to even…

Standing up, Alphonse moved to the flower, staring at it. Reaching tentative hand, he felt the silky petals beneath his fingers, a sigh coming from him. Perhaps next time Death was around, they could have a nice chat. About old times. New times? About…anything at all.

It was hard to admit there was a pang of longing in his chest. Death was his creator - his father and mother. Was it too much to ask for a simple verbal hello?

“Get yourself together, Alphonse,” two hands drew up towards his face, rubbing over it, trying to reset his thoughts. Dressing himself in a fresh pair of clothes, the mothman folded wings delicately against his back, and stepped out of his room into the hall. Being alone, right now, maybe wasn’t the best thing for him to do. Maybe, for once, he should go and find comfort in the revelry of others. If Death had come by, after all, there might be someone in the complex who needed someone to talk to. Someone who might have been a bit more intimate with Death.

Checking the Cafeteria in building 2 first, he didn’t figure anyone would be here; building 1’s food service hall was much more frequented, after all. Moving outside the building, Alphonse directed his compound eyes up to the sky, the sun almost finally set for the day. It would be a lovely night, one where a walk around the grounds would be very refreshing.

Taking the direct route to the first residential building, Alphonse stepped inside and paid no mind to the minotaur behind the counter. A quick glance at the corkboard in reception caused his steps to falter; a few new bulletins caught his eye, drawing him to the board with a few swift movements. Scanning over each and every one, giving them the dedication that all deserved, one caused him pause. Shoggoth Therapy? It was an interesting, if not extraordinary idea. A monster offering up therapy to other monsters, in the comfort of their own Umbra Rose Condos; therapy was something that Alphonse had never even thought twice about, but with the option actually available to him. Perhaps he’d have to meet this Al-Azif.

Making a quick note of the other bulletins, Alphonse backtracked away from the board, and finally swept his eyes over the rest of the room. A lone woman caught his gaze (had she been here when he arrived? He wasn’t sure.); he recognized her vaguely, knowing that she lived on the first floor of the same building, and her name came to him immediately; Iris. A strong flower, that, one that stood for faith, courage, compassion, hope and wisdom among other things. Vibrant and bright, they were one of Alphonse’s many favorite flowers (although he had too many to count).

“Good evening, Iris,” he wasn’t far behind her as he made his way towards the cafeteria. Maybe they could go in together. He could even hold the door open for her, like the gentlemen he was. He could even hold the door open for Max, the human coming into view as Alphonse drew closer to the cafeteria, but only if he was fast enough.

Bleach - Resonant Souls

Sagamiyama

Saturday - Midday

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The coffee shop was still packed to the brim when Mitsuaki stepped out into the somewhat warm air of the spring day. Black apron firmly tied around his waist, he just needed a break; a simple five minutes to recuperate, catch his breath and his bearings, and then get back to work. Sure. Why did he even have this job?

To try to have some semblance of a normal life. Right.

It had been a month and a half, if his counts were correct. A month and a half since he had almost died, swallowed up by that monster. Ever since, his life was truly anything but normal. Training, learning how to fight and to defend others, with his newly granted shinigami powers. It had been too much at first, but now, Mitsuaki thought he was finally starting to settle into his new life. His double life. As soon as he had some semblance of hope, though, that he was finally beginning to learn how to live in this new light…

“Why’d it have to be me, Juno? Why couldn’t we have just switched places…” His voice spoke out to no one but the air, doubt clouding every word. Juno would have been perfect for this, he would have excelled at it, Mitsuaki thought. Here he was, struggling to still just grasp the situation of what had happened to him, even when the writing was on the wall everywhere he looked. Hitting his fist against the wall, he regretted it almost immediately.

“Hey!” Mitsuaki jumped as the door banged open, a rather large, angry looking man stepping out. “Mitsuaki! Get your ass back to work!”

“I’m uh…not feeling very good,” Mitsu rubbed at his sore, aching hand.

“Don’t care, get back inside!”

“Think I’d rather throw up,” he hated this job. He hated his boss. He hated the people that came in to get their vanilla latte’s, no whip, extra shots. Why couldn’t they just make coffee at their own damn houses.

“You get back inside or I’m writing you up!” His boss was steaming.

“‘Kay,” Mitsuaki went the exact opposite direction. He didn’t need this job. He could find another job; a job that paid more and didn’t have a horrible boss, or equally horrible customers. The tips weren’t even that good. Steaming, throwing out one curse after the other, Mitsuaki couldn’t help but break into a wide grin when his boss slammed the door behind him as he headed back inside. Leaving the apron on the garbage can, he was free to spend the rest of his day doing anything other than work. Maybe he’d roam around, hit the arcade, or see if anyone he knew was around. Anything but sit in his own head, and wallow in what could have been.

Death's End (Fetzen/Morgannis)

The Elegant Stag

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“Gods! The skies opened up like there’s no tomorrow!” A dwarf of a man stomped into the Elegant Stag Tavern, his beard shaking droplets of water from his face. Fire roaring in the background, he labored over towards it, yelling for a pint of beer from the barkeep as he did. As he walked, he paid no mind to the elf that leaned over the bar, even as mismatched eyes were watching him with mild interest.

“Margaret!” The man gave a smile to the wench that served him his drink. “Mighty fine of ya, lass! What’s the news, then?”
“Old Dan’s been trying to find someone to fill that job for you, Noor,” the woman snorted as she looked down at the man. “Think there are a few here to see you.”

As if on queue, the elf that had been eyeing the dwarf pushed off of the bar, a wide smile on his face as he made his way over to the seat the man had taken. “Hey! I mean, uh, hi,” a hand was extended towards the Dwarf, who only eyed it warily. “Uh. Nifft, at your service,” the elf let the hand drop. It moved to his side, then to the hem of his shirt to play with a string. Beady eyes scanned up and down his body; thin, small, half the size of normal elves.

“Just you?” The dwarf waved a hand, dismissing him. “Don’t need some kid running off to be a hero. Scat, now, I’m looking for someone with promise.”
“Wha– I have promise!” Blue and gray eye narrowed slightly, a huff coming from the young man. “I’ve been on plenty of jobs, and all of them were succ–”
“I’ll take it,” a voice from a nearby table cut through Nifft’s speech, the elf snapping to attention as another, larger elf stood from the table.

Black hair was shaved on the sides, swept back and long. Tattoos littered so much of the man’s pale skin, it was hard to tell just how pale he was against the black lines. Dark eyes pierced through Nifft, breath catching as they glared at him. “Jango,” the man introduced himself to the dwarf, who clapped him in a handshake when the hand was extended.
“See kid, this is someone with promise. You can go,” the man shooed Nifft away, who bristled, hands clenched into fists. Crossing those arms over his chest, Nifft stayed exactly where he was.

Noor shook his head, turning to Jango and fully ignoring Nifft now. The pair discussed the job; a group of bandits had taken over a nearby mine, one that Noor needed up and running as soon as possible. They were driving away his men, and in turn, ruining any and all business the dwarf had stake in. It was a simple request, really, and a job that should only require one person as long as they were seasoned. The bandits were rowdy, but they were just bandits. Simple. Dumb. Easy to kill.

A price was agreed upon, and Jango stood from the table he and Noor shared. “I’ll be back before nightfall,” it was a promise. With sweeping movements, the elf shouldered a rather large shield unto his back, and headed to the door and out into the pouring rain. Nifft, still lingering to listen to the job, turned and raced after him.

“Hey!”
“This job’s mine.”
“Yeah, yeah, that’s fine! Let me come with you, though,” breathing out, Nifft pulled his hood over his head to protect against the downpour that covered them instantly. Lucky for them, it was just a bit of rain and dark clouds. No lightning to be seen, no thunder to be heard. “I need to prove to that guy that I can handle this!”

Just shaking his head, Jango began to walk, heeding the directions given to him by the dwarf. Not about to fight with the other elf, if he wanted to tag along, Jango wasn’t going to stop him. If he got in the way, though, that would be a whole other story in the end.

Bleach - Resonant Souls

I should also hopefully be able to post today!

Death's End (Fetzen/Morgannis)

Reserved

Death's End (Fetzen/Morgannis)

Death's End

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Selestia

A land where the Gods are fervently worshiped. Bountiful and beautiful are the forests and fields, full of life and love. The seas, a brilliantly sapphire jewel, hiding delicate creatures and treasures under its sandy shores. Yet, war looms on the horizon, a man keen on taking over the world dangerously close to doing just that.

Umbra Rose Condos

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Location: Courtyard || Interactions: None

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”It was a pleasure to speak with you, Eilidh. I hope that you enjoy your breakfast,” he meant every word of what he said, giving her a light smile as all twenty of his fingertips pressed together. His eyes never strayed from her from under the blindfold, the mothman watching as she made her way towards building 1, before stopping to speak with a figure on a bench.

Alphonse was too far away to make out their conversation, and even if he could, he was far too interested in this new resident to pay any sort of attention. Slowly, his arms wrapped around his back, hands clasping together as he just watched the scene unfold. A bow? The non-horse woman was formal, it seemed, and more than likely not from the surrounding area. When she straightened, he could see the ears atop her head, and her many black tails. “Fascinating,” he breathed out the word to himself, his antennae twitching as the wind blew towards him. Something smelled delicious.

Finally pulling his eyes away from the two women, Alphonse let out a drained sigh. How long had he been outside for, now? The sun was starting to rise higher in the sky, the dim morning light beginning to become overwhelming, even with the blindfold for protection. It would do him good for more conversation, though, but…Almost glancing upwards to try to tell exactly how high the sun had moved, he stopped himself, lest he lose his eyesight completely. It was then he made his decision. Alphonse could feel his bed calling to him, the weight of his body suddenly feeling heavy as he remembered it.

Not far from the door to his building, it didn’t take Alphonse long to ascend the many stairs to the fifth floor, his door opening without any need for a key. Stepping inside, the only thing that was removed from him were his shoes and blindfold, before he gently sunk himself into the plush royal purple and black bed that was pressed into a corner. The blackout curtains keeping the sun at bay made the room pitch black, no candles lit to keep the darkness at bay. As he sunk into sleep, he replayed the morning's events in his head, glad that he had been able to converse at least a little bit with Eilidh, and vowed that the next time he had seen that black eared woman again, he would at least ask her her name.

Umbra Rose Condos

@Xaltwind

Thanks. I genuinely didn't consider having a post that was more than just replying to Alphonse and merely keeping the conversation going. I need to try and keep track of where every character is lol

@Silver Carrot

Oh yeah, they don't need to talk for much longer if you'd rather have her run off into the great wide Condo! :)

Bleach - Resonant Souls

Haha, techniques are my downfall on this one, it seems! I've fixed it though.

I would like to know if you know which Shinigami saved who? I think Mitsuaki would feel super indebted to them, and would more than likely treat them as his first friend in this situation.

Umbra Rose Condos

Death like playing cards and other types of games, but you probably shouldn't challenge them to chess. As for birthdays, I'm sure anything macabre would do the trick. Or just some nice, earthy tea leaves for relaxation.