carreau: (new wizard does several things)
henry ([personal profile] carreau) wrote in [community profile] driftfleet2014-10-17 05:03 pm

do the mingle shuffle!

Who: you! me! everyone! it's like a really big party!
Broadcast: if you want!
Action: see above!
When: right now!!!

[ So the weekly shuffle has happened. We got new captains, people who have mysteriously disappeared-- I mean, who have never existed, and new people aboard the ships. That's exciting! Wow! ]

[ New people, get acquainted with your ships? Press all the buttons? Introduce yourself like a polite individual? Old people, keep aging? Welcome them with open arms and confetti? Punch the person who just opened the door while you were in the shower??? ]

[ Who knows! It's a mingle post! Don't ask me!]

[ (But seriously, how bout those people who never existed, huh.) ]
blindoptimism: (gentle ♛)

[personal profile] blindoptimism 2014-10-26 08:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[she shakes her head]

Living forever is a truly unique thing, but I don't see how that invalidates how kind you've been towards me, or how much I've enjoyed talking with you.
amarant: (marigold)

[personal profile] amarant 2014-10-26 09:25 pm (UTC)(link)
...thank you. I'd like to continue talking with you like this, too.
blindoptimism: (phones ♛ nothing to kill or die for)

[personal profile] blindoptimism 2014-10-27 12:00 am (UTC)(link)
Then, unless you'd like to continue in person, I'm ready to listen.
amarant: (cypress)

[personal profile] amarant 2014-10-27 12:11 am (UTC)(link)
[ Alright, deep breath. ]

Some believe that the gods underground have moments when they forget to control their magic. Sometimes, when a child is born, they have so much magic in them that they're almost like a god. They don't need to draw on a god's power to use magic, and they age slower, and eventually stop. And then, like the god realizes its mistake, they begin aging again, but only when another child like that is born.

Of course, if there aren't any more children being born, then it's impossible for the god to give its power to another. When my village was destroyed and everyone in it was killed, the only one that was left was me, since I couldn't die. And since there were no more children, I never got any older.

I know it sounds hard to believe, but it's true.
blindoptimism: (wondering ♛ living life in peace)

[personal profile] blindoptimism 2014-10-27 12:28 am (UTC)(link)
It does sound a little hard to believe... but that's also-- [very sad... to be left all alone. Nunnally pauses, at a slight loss for words]

I'm so sorry.
amarant: (olive)

[personal profile] amarant 2014-10-27 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
There isn't anything to apologize for.
blindoptimism: (sad ♛)

[personal profile] blindoptimism 2014-10-27 12:42 am (UTC)(link)
It sounds like the last years of your life have been very lonely.
amarant: (lavender)

[personal profile] amarant 2014-10-27 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
Yes...there are a few others like me, but we don't often see each other.

[ And probably won't, again. ]
blindoptimism: (lovely ♛ imagine there's no heaven)

[personal profile] blindoptimism 2014-10-27 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
So... I remember you mentioned that you traveled before coming here, is your immortality the reason?
amarant: (cypress)

[personal profile] amarant 2014-10-27 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
Part of it. My home was gone, and there was nothing left for me there, so I had no choice but to leave.

...it wasn't so hard to get by once I started to hide my face and stay away from others.
blindoptimism: (wondering ♛ living life in peace)

[personal profile] blindoptimism 2014-10-28 06:03 am (UTC)(link)
Why did you have to hide your face?
amarant: (marigold)

[personal profile] amarant 2014-10-28 09:57 pm (UTC)(link)
It...looks a bit strange, to most people. To them, it's a bad sign.
blindoptimism: (loving ♛)

[personal profile] blindoptimism 2014-10-30 04:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[:( well...]

Then... I'm glad that you can be in a place where no one would find your face frightening.
amarant: (olive)

[personal profile] amarant 2014-10-30 08:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Laughs quietly. ]

It is nice...though strange.
blindoptimism: (gentle ♛)

[personal profile] blindoptimism 2014-10-30 08:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[heh, Nunnally laughs very softly and nods]

Indeed. This place is very strange in many ways, but I find it nice as well.
amarant: (marigold)

[personal profile] amarant 2014-10-30 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
It should be fine...if we don't become too comfortable.
blindoptimism: (reserved ♛)

[personal profile] blindoptimism 2014-10-30 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah... you're afraid this peace won't last?
amarant: (mint)

[personal profile] amarant 2014-10-30 09:29 pm (UTC)(link)
There's no way of knowing who is watching us, or how often...or who put us in this situation.
blindoptimism: (elegant ♛)

[personal profile] blindoptimism 2014-10-30 09:31 pm (UTC)(link)
It's true. [... and something she needs to remember. Yet--]

Although, I do not think it is weakness, or lack of vigilance, if we allow ourselves to enjoy the company of others who are here, or find joy in fleeting peace while it lasts. [those moments are gone too soon, and irreplaceable]
amarant: (cypress)

[personal profile] amarant 2014-10-30 09:35 pm (UTC)(link)
I hope not.

[ It's funny to say, though, after telling Nunnally all of that. ]
blindoptimism: (bright ♛ it isn't hard to do)

[personal profile] blindoptimism 2014-10-30 09:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[Nunnally nods, as if to emphasize her point]

I'll try my best to convince you.
amarant: (bellflower)

[personal profile] amarant 2014-10-30 09:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh-- you don't have to go to any trouble.
blindoptimism: (loving ♛)

[personal profile] blindoptimism 2014-10-30 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
It's no trouble. I think I said earlier... I'd like to be your friend.
amarant: (lavender)

[personal profile] amarant 2014-10-30 10:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, I know...but friendship shouldn't be a burden, right?
blindoptimism: (proper ♛)

[personal profile] blindoptimism 2014-10-30 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[emblicaaaaaaa, she shakes her head again]

When did I ever say that would be a burden?

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