02:56] Maria Malibu says, "..."
[02:56] Maria Malibu ponders, "The fuck is that thing?"
[02:56] Maria Malibu looks at Calamitas.
(Maria Malibu)


[02:56] Maria Malibu thinks, "...Well, whatever."
[02:57] Maria Malibu exclaims, "!!!"
[02:57] Maria Malibu smiles at Yuki!
(Maria Malibu)


[02:57] Maria Malibu waves!
(Maria Malibu)


[02:57] Maria Malibu ponders, "...Oh, asleep, are you?"
[02:57] Charlotte O. Nightwalker waves to the new person
(Charlotte O. Nightwalker)


[02:57] Maria Malibu ponders, "..Maybe her friends are more awake than her?"
[02:57] Yuki Akatsuki says, "Hello, Maria."
[02:58] Maria Malibu smiles, waving at Charlotte.
(Maria Malibu)


[02:58] Maria Malibu exclaims, "!!!!"
[02:58] Maria Malibu exclaims, "!!!!!!"
[02:58] Maria Malibu steps back! Shocked! And...looking a bit older! And...very tired. Was that blood on her clothes?
(Maria Malibu)


[02:58] Maria Malibu says, "Mm."
[02:58] Maria Malibu smiles.
(Maria Malibu)


[02:59] Maria Malibu thinks, "It's nice seeing you again. I missed seeing you. I...haven't been around Gloomlight much, I admit..."
[02:59] Yuki Akatsuki doesn't look a day over the age of twenty. But that's just because she's 4'3". She tilts her head.
(Yuki Akatsuki)


[02:59] Maria Malibu fiddles her thumbs.
(Maria Malibu)


[02:59] Maria Malibu thinks, "...You look exactly the same, as always."
[02:59] Yuki Akatsuki says, "I've been making preparations myself, so I haven't visited Fortune. Save for the war."
[02:59] Yuki Akatsuki says, "Ah. I'll take that as a compliment."
[02:59] Maria Malibu thinks, "...You get yourself almost killed lately? You have to let me join you or something. It's...boring, nowadays."
[02:59] Maria Malibu thinks, "...Oh of course. You always looked pretty."
[02:59] Maria Malibu chuckles.
(Maria Malibu)


[03:00] Yuki Akatsuki says, "Not recently, no. Likely for the best, considering I've twins to raise."
[03:00] Maria Malibu thinks, "Ah, is that so? Congratulations."
[03:00] Maria Malibu smiles.
(Maria Malibu)


[03:00] Maria Malibu thinks, "...I'd stay away from war if I were you then."
[03:01] Maria Malibu says, "...My mother was terrible at raising me and my siblings. She always wanted to poke her nose into war and politics."
[03:01] Maria Malibu thinks, "...I wish I got to know her better."
[03:02] Charlotte O. Nightwalker seemed confused at how the two were talking, till it dawned on her.
(Charlotte O. Nightwalker)


[03:02] Maria Malibu thinks, "...There's a war going on though? Interesting. It's none of my business, really. Unless someone were to pay me a decent amount of coin, I could care less."
[03:03] Yuki Akatsuki says, "We're the same, actually."
[03:03] Maria Malibu nods, taking a sip from her flask. It...was most likely not water.
(Maria Malibu)


[03:03] Maria Malibu ponders, "...Really? A mercenary?"
[03:04] Maria Malibu tilts her head, intrigued.
(Maria Malibu)


[03:04] Yuki Akatsuki says, "I find little challenge in the field now. Most of Nightfall are monster hunters and mercenaries now. I usually handle their training and equipment, while Charlotte handles public relations."
[03:05] Yuki Akatsuki says, "That being said, I spend much more time training myself than anything."
[03:05] Maria Malibu thinks, "...I would say the same for myself. But the things you find little challenge of are more of my level. I...still have alot to learn, it seems.*"
[03:05] Maria Malibu ponders, "...Nightfall?"
[03:05] Maria Malibu tilts her head...further!
(Maria Malibu)


[03:05] Maria Malibu ponders, "...They pay well?"
[03:05] Yuki Akatsuki says, "I have a ritual that I will perform. Ah--The mercenary band I helped form when I was twenty-something."
[03:05] Maria Malibu says, "Mm..."
[03:06] Maria Malibu ponders, "They hiring?"
[03:06] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "Ah! Speaking of Nightfall."
[03:06] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "Nomul has, planned to give me a promotion."
[03:06] Yuki Akatsuki says, "Mostly at night. Hence the name. They are, if you want to speak with Charlotte there."
[03:06] Yuki Akatsuki asks, "Is that so?"
[03:07] Charlotte O. Nightwalker nods
(Charlotte O. Nightwalker)


[03:07] Maria Malibu says, "Hm..."
[03:07] Yuki Akatsuki says, "How interesting."
[03:07] Yuki Akatsuki says, "Very, interesting."
[03:07] Maria Malibu takes another sip of her flask. A smirk forms on her features, the woman placing a hand on her hip, near her pistol.
(Maria Malibu)


[03:07] Maria Malibu thinks, "...Interesting indeed."
[03:07] Rayn Kaan asks, "Well hello there my friends, how are you all?"
[03:07] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "It is, I was...kinda shocked myself about it.."
[03:07] Charlotte O. Nightwalker waves to Rayn.
(Charlotte O. Nightwalker)


[03:08] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "I'm, doin good."
[03:08] Rayn Kaan says, "Wonderful to hear"
[03:08] Maria Malibu approaches Charlotte, smiling softly. She takes another swig of her flask before putting it away, bowing lightly as she places a hand on her hip. She'd wonder what was the best way to speak to her?
(Maria Malibu)


[03:10] Maria turns to Yuki. Her confident gait still on display. She tilts her head, telepathically sending her words to Yuki.

"Yuki, would you be so kind as to ask Charlotte here that I am interested in their organization?" she asks. Tilting her gaze toward the Lapine.

"I am already an amateur bounty hunter. Is...there room in your organization for someone such as myself? Can you ask her that, Yuki?"

"...That is, if they pay well..."
(Maria Malibu)


[03:14] Rayn Kaan puffs his cigar with his eyes on the strange young lady who seemed a little sheepish around the others standing in line
(Rayn Kaan)


[03:15] Maria Malibu drinks her whiskey in response to Rayn puffing his cigar. She would never divulge in such things, she cared for her lungs. ...But not her liver.
(Maria Malibu)


[03:16] Rayn Kaan chuckles
(Rayn Kaan)


[03:16] Maria Malibu says, "Hmph..."
[03:17] Charlotte O. Nightwalker was smoking a soothing reed cigarette currently.
(Charlotte O. Nightwalker)


[03:17] Maria Malibu thinks, "...Can never smoke such things...."
[03:17] Maria Malibu thinks, "...I don't see the need..."
[03:17] Maria Malibu takes a swig of her flask again nonetheless.
(Maria Malibu)


[03:19] Yuki's small clawed hand rose before her. Talons curled with tension, forming a cage around a spark of black lightning. Arcs that jump from the center to her claws, before it bursts into ghostly Psionic Fire.

An eclipsed crimson hue shifts towards the gunslinger. That heavy unsettling gaze ever present, as she casts that ball of Psi-Flame towards her. It lands atop her head, and she burns.

And yet she doesn't.

"[A temporary boon.
Project your thoughts, reach outward with your Essence.
Speak with her yourself. Carve your own Path.]"

When the Psi-Flames subsided, Maria felt a newfound understanding of the telepathy that she was attempting. How to weave her Essence into a bubble, to imprint upon it a message and send it towards another. This was different then 'thinking loudly'. It was to wield her Mind as a tool. A vehicle for a message she desired.

Something that, with the aid of the flicker Psi-Fire upon her, now fading from perception, was seemingly all to easy for the time being.
(Yuki Akatsuki)


[03:35] Despite taking a few swigs, the young woman finally puts away her flask. A softened breathe escapes her features. Where she lacked in being able to talk, she made clear in her expressions. The vitriol in her eye, a desire for something more than just coin, despite her thoughts that would linger.

Strength.

A challenge.

The budding little outlaw was just that. A tiny little thing. Her power was frail, yet her skill was unbeknownst to most. She could shoot a target dead on from yards away. Perhaps even miles. Yet was that enough to contend with Meranthe's most dangerous?

Of course not.

Anything, to help her in her quest.

To put a bullet in that man's head.

To achieve her redemption.

"..."

The mute doesn't speak. Even if she could, she'd maintain a silent gesture as Yuki approached her. A small, clawed hand raised before the slightly taller woman. Confusion marks her hue, before curiosity. A smile plain on this woman's features, before black lightning suddenly sparks from her digits. As those talons curled, she'd feel an oddity against her psyche. Arcs jump from the woman's claws, a ghostly fire allowing her to express her thoughts to those around herself.

A boon, finally.

The gunslinger was tired of feeling alone.

Alone in her thoughts.

For just a moment, she shares them.

"...Neat trick, Yuki Akatuski. They don't call you the Fire of Unreality for nothing, do they?" she teases, both impressed and intrigued at the woman's power.

Maria was young, still. Her life just starting, despite her adulthood coming to fruition.

'Carve your own path.'

As another gunslinger had told her long ago.

"...Now that you can hear me. My name is Maria Malibu. A name you might find...unworthy. I know full well the vitriol against my family."

"But I do not care." she tells the Lapine, now fully able to hear her thanks to Yuki's psionic flames.

Maria finds an opening. A single, small thread toward learning the telepathy she desired. Finally, does she find this knowledge open to her. Using Yuki's expertise to speak to Charlotte, and of course.

Taking it as her own.

Weaving one's essence into a bubble, imprinting your thoughts and sending it toward another. In truth, it was...an easier concept than Wayfinding, really.

She'd adapt quickly.

Her mind a tool, a vessel. Her voice finally escaping her mind.

A voice she had desired for so, so long.

She wouldn't delve deeper, for more was at interest to her in this moment.

"Now that you can hear my thoughts, I want to say that I am interested in your organization."

"I am already an amateur bounty hunter. And a skilled one at that. Is...there room in your organization for someone such as myself?"

"And most importantly..."

"Do you pay well, Miss Charlotte?"

(Maria Malibu)

[03:36] Christophore Garijn grunts in pain.
(Christophore Garijn)


[03:40] Christophore Garijn says in telepathy, Ah... hey. Not seen you in a while.
[03:45] Charlotte would remain silent, wondering what the Cowgirl in front of her was about to do, until it was spoken into her mind, which confused her for just a moment, until she realized it was just telepathy.

"Ah..well its good to meet you Maria."

Charlotte would say aloud, a small smile on her face, though she would then hear Maria's interest in wishing to join.

"I see, I see...you'll be getting a cut of what we make on jobs, along with that, we have expert smiths who can make you incredible gear, along with that you get to keep any spoils from battle if you wish, like core chunks, cores, or other items you may find useful from battles."

She would say, looking towards the others to make sure she didn't forget anything before continuing.

"There is room, though I am curious to see what you're made of, take a crack at one of these three really quickly, if you wouldn't mind."

She would say,gesturing to Rayn, Touka, or Yuki.

"Though if none of them are up to bat I will."
(Charlotte O. Nightwalker)


[03:46] PM from (OOC)Kaimar the Timekeeper: MARIAAAAAAAA
[03:46] Rhaella Malachor says, "Sup."
[03:49] Christophore Garijn says, "...sup. Hole in chest. Mhm."
[03:50] Rhaella Malachor says, "Damn."
[03:51] PM from (OOC)Kaimar the Timekeeper: Are you around for RP?
[03:54] PM to (OOC)Kaimar the Timekeeper: I am in a scene im sorry!!!!
[03:55] PM from (OOC)Kaimar the Timekeeper: its all good just trying to get some RP in! Enjoy your RP friendo
[03:56] The woman in front of her would maintain a stance typical of a 'cowgirl. Her thumbs placed on her hips, situated firmly at the bandolier at her waist. There was a flirtatious nature to this woman, as if she were mimicking a fem fatale. Her smile was as cute as it was deadly, the mute's expressions always telling, despite her words being lost.

Luckily for Charlotte, her words and thoughts were loud and clear.

"Likewise." she says. If there was one thing her mother taught her, it was to embrace and latch onto every opportunity given to you. Something she wouldn't let go, even in this moment.

"A simple cut? Love...i'm worth more than that, aren't I? Or do I have to prove my worth?". Her words are silent, and yet she approaches the Lapine in a playful manner. Lifting their chin upward, smiling and chuckling as she gazed into her hue. Perhaps this itself, was some sort of tactic she had developed over the years.

...Those books of hers had given her terrible ideas.

"...Is that so? Expert smiths? Incredible gear?"
"You flatter me."

She teases, smiling softly, as she raised the Lapine's chin. "Sounds like a good deal to me. What do you think? Am I pretty enough for your little band of outlaws?"

"You can be honest. I've been called worse."

It was difficult to tell if the woman was flirting, or if she was simply using some foreign tactic to gain the woman's favor. But if Charlotte doubted her, Maria would express her gunslinging whenever she wanted.

She was skilled, as she was deadly.

...But even then, did she have much to learn.

"...Sure."

The woman lets go of her chin, walking away and placing a hand on her pistol. Her thoughts echo, a palm placed firmly on her hip near her bandolier.

"Who do you want me to shoot?"

She winks at Christopher, acknowledging his whispered words before turning back to Charlotte.

"He seems eager, at least."
(Maria Malibu)


[03:57] PM from (OOC)Kaimar the Timekeeper: wait did i ever add u on discord?
[03:58] PM to (OOC)Kaimar the Timekeeper: i dont think so nah. If you want too it's topramenallday
[04:00] PM from (OOC)Kaimar the Timekeeper: sent
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[04:02] Charlotte would seem curious about the woman's actions, though the moment her chin was lifted, Charlotte's gaze would sharpen, a blade of ice suddenly finding itself raising Maria's chin just like Maria's fingers raised hers.

"Hands off, you aren't my husband."

She would say, seeming quite aggravated at the touch, though when Maria backed off, she would as well.

"Its not a simple cut, you'll be paid in proportion to what we make, if you show up and fight when we ask you to."

"But yes, as far as I think you would make a good fit, at least personality wise.."

Charlotte would say, taking a deep breath as she as she shook her head.

"I meant a simple spar, not killing anyone."

She would say, getting a small chuckle out due to Maria's eagerness to shoot something.

"But, it seems none have stepped up, lets get cracking."

She would say as she went towards the fields, curious about what this new potential member might bring.
(Charlotte O. Nightwalker)


[04:08] "A husband!? Agh...a shame. Lucky man..." she sighs playfully. Immediately, do her flirtations halt. But her playful demeanor would remain.

"...I'm only teasing you. The angrier you are, the better the challenge."

Maria seemed...sadistic. Perhaps there was something more to her personality, but the ice spike was enough to halt her flirtations. She wouldn't continue her acts against a married woman or man, after all.

"Sounds fair enough." Maria says simply. Nodding at her words and terms. They even remark a giggle from the 'fem fatale'. Yet it was hard to tell how much was an act and how much was actual enjoyment.

"No killing? No hurting. Alright...." she sighs. Already, does Maria express her skill with the pistol. She flicks her revolver, emptying the more 'dangerous' rounds for more restrained, blunt bullets.

She holsters her pistol, respectfully allowing Charlotte to lead the way and dictate the terms of the battle.
(Maria Malibu)


[04:09] Maria Malibu thinks, "Your lead, Miss Charlotte."
[04:10] Rayn Kaan says, "My apologies i dosed off slightly there....old age and all that...."
[04:13] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "Hmm, not bad."
[04:13] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "I like where your heads at, speedy little shit like Nomul."
[04:13] [TRANSCEIVER]
{Maliland02das} Meryl Malibu transmits: "Morning"
[04:13] Charlotte O. Nightwalker lets out a chuckle.
(Charlotte O. Nightwalker)


[04:13] Maria Malibu says, "Mgh...."
[04:13] Maria Malibu furrows her brow.
(Maria Malibu)


[04:14] {Lost Restrained RPB against Charlotte O. Nightwalker}
[04:16] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "Rayn give her a crack too."
[04:16] Rayn Kaan Stretches out
(Rayn Kaan)


[04:16] Maria Malibu says, "..."
[04:16] Christophore Garijn says, "...fuck this hurts..."
[04:16] Maria Malibu says, "L*"
[04:17] Charlotte O. Nightwalker asks, "Guess some poor girl left a hole in your heart eh?"
[04:17] Rayn Kaan says, "Sure sure...lets see how this goes..."
[04:18] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "...Fuckin Gods above."
[04:18] Rhaella Malachor asks, "How are you alive sir?"
[04:19] Rayn Kaan says, "Not bad at all"
[04:19] Maria Malibu says, "..."
[04:20] Charlotte O. Nightwalker chuckles.
(Charlotte O. Nightwalker)


[04:20] Christophore Garijn says, "Pretty sure mortyl was thinking about it tho."
[04:20] Christophore Garijn says, "Something like that."
[04:21] Christophore Garijn says, "...on the bright sight. Now I know what it's like to be a faeborn I guess."
[04:21] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "I guess."
[04:21] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "That musta been fuckin weird."
[04:21] Christophore Garijn says, "Wings realy don't suit me..."
[04:22] Ezra Ueda says, "Ah... A cosmic magi..."
[04:22] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "Indeed."
[04:22] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "That's Rayn."
[04:22] {Won Restrained RPB against Rayn Kaan}
[04:22] Rayn Kaan says, "Nicely done"
[04:22] Charlotte O. Nightwalker claps
(Charlotte O. Nightwalker)


[04:22] Ezra Ueda says, "Oh wow..."
[04:23] Ezra Ueda exclaims, "... Gah, I really want to fight them!"
[04:23] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "Go ahead, get a crack at Rayn."
[04:23] Maria Malibu points their gun at Ezra.
(Maria Malibu)


[04:23] Ezra Ueda asks, "Exc- Ah?"
[04:23] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "Dunno how much longer he's gonna be around the fucker is a hundred years old about."
[04:23] Maria Malibu says, "...."
[04:23] Ezra Ueda exclaims, "Sure!"
[04:23] Charlotte O. Nightwalker lets out a laugh
(Charlotte O. Nightwalker)


[04:23] Ezra Ueda says, "I don't mind fighting you either."
[04:24] Maria Malibu says, "...."
[04:24] Maria Malibu beckons Ezra.
(Maria Malibu)


[04:24] Maria Malibu says, "..."
[04:24] Maria Malibu thinks, "You're cute...."
[04:24] Christophore Garijn says, "..."
[04:25] Ezra Ueda nods in turn to her.
(Ezra Ueda)


[04:25] Maria Malibu thinks, "Wonder if you can beat me."
[04:25] Christophore Garijn says, "You don't have to act like your mother and flirt with everyone, you know."
[04:25] Maria Malibu thinks, "...Stupid boy..."
[04:25] Maria Malibu exclaims, "!!!!"
[04:25] Maria Malibu says, "..."
[04:25] Rhaella Malachor asks, "What?"
[04:25] Maria Malibu thinks, "SHUT UP CHRIS"
[04:26] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "Gods Yuki can you show me how to read minds not being able to hear some people is a tad annoying."
[04:26] Christophore Garijn asks, "Nomul explained some spiritmancy, right?"
[04:26] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "Yes Nomul has."
[04:26] Ezra Ueda says, "Yeah."
[04:26] Maria Malibu says, "...."
[04:27] Christophore Garijn says, "Kinda hate it in the veil, not gonna lie."
[04:28] {Lost Restrained RPB against Ezra Ueda}
[04:29] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "But yes Gala has a good bit to do with spirits."
[04:29] Christophore Garijn says, "Hm. Honestly, I don't quite see it. But I guess that's how people would think about mortyl and spirits I guess."
[04:32] Ezra Ueda says, "My star was woven into being by Gala."
[04:32] Ezra Ueda says, "So. I study a little bit."
[04:32] Maria Malibu says, "..."
[04:32] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "Of course not."
[04:32] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "Though she plays a massive part in it as she created the Veil."
[04:32] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "The thing that keeps spirits from entering our world and vise versa."
[04:33] {Lost Restrained RPB against Ezra Ueda}
[04:34] Christophore Garijn says, "It's one of those complicated affairs, honestly."
[04:34] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "That it is."
[04:38] {Lost Restrained RPB against Ezra Ueda}
[04:38] Christophore Garijn says, "I am deeply hurt."
[04:38] Charlotte O. Nightwalker says, "Maria."
[04:42] {Lost Restrained RPB against Ezra Ueda}
[04:42] Maria Malibu says, "?rpb"
[04:42] Ezra Ueda says, "Alright."
[04:42] Ezra Ueda says, "I think that's enough for me for right now there."
[04:43] Charlotte O. Nightwalker waves Maria over.
(Charlotte O. Nightwalker)


[04:43] Invidia says, "So no six hours of sparring, huh..."
[04:43] Tate Brier says, "Chris"
[04:43] Christophore Garijn says, "Had some time for it, yes. Just... like I said. right now I have a hole in my chest so.. I'd prefere not to work too much right now."
[17:18]
{Character Loaded, IC Year: 2134}
[17:18] Aricles Alline says, "There was something going on in Unreality."
[17:19] Justia squints.
(Justia)


[17:19] Maria Malibu blinks.
(Maria Malibu)


[17:19] Maria Malibu asks, "...??"
[17:19] Maria Malibu says, "..."
[17:19] Kateto Espero says, "Ah I see, that makes sense why everyone would be here."
[17:19] Justia asks, "Maria...? yes?"
[17:19] Maria Malibu nods.
(Maria Malibu)


[17:19] Kateto Espero exclaims, "Hmm? Ah Maria!"
[17:19] Justia says, "I had not seen any of your family in a while..."
[17:19] Justia says, "Or heard from them."
[17:19] Maria Malibu looked...droopy! Perhaps she had just woken up from a terrible hungover!
(Maria Malibu)


[17:19] Maria Malibu shrugs.
(Maria Malibu)


[17:19] Maria Malibu shrugs.
(Maria Malibu)


[17:20] Maria Malibu smiles at Kateto, waving!
(Maria Malibu)


[17:20] Aricles Alline says, "Hello, Maria."
[17:20] Maria Malibu waves at Aricles!
(Maria Malibu)


[17:20] Maria Malibu thinks, "...People missed me/"
[17:20] Maria Malibu ponders, "I couldn't have been gone that long, have I?"
[17:20] Maria Malibu thinks, "...I really don't remember last night..."
[17:20] Justia says, "Forgive my manners..."
[17:20] The cat waved back, getting out of their seat to speak to the gunslinger. "Well yes, of course people missed you. It's felt like it's been like a year or something...anyways, are you doing alright?"
(Kateto Espero)


[17:20] Maria Malibu smiles at Justia, nodding.
(Maria Malibu)


[17:20] Aricles Alline asks, "What's tomorrow, Shiri?"
[17:20] Maria Malibu thinks, "....She reminds me of someone...."
[17:20] Justia says, "I don't believe I ever got to introduce myself to you before."
[17:20] Maria Malibu tilts her head at Justia, shaking it.
(Maria Malibu)


[17:21] Aricles Alline says, "Ah..."
[17:21] Shadows shift, but the larger the shadow, the safer he feels. He knows there's only so many people who could come up to him as quietly as this - and cause such a reaction in the surroundings.

The ever-protective, looming mother. Ewald looks over his shoulder to smile up at the Hunter, taking a step back just to lean against her front. Eventually, his attention returns to Niaelyn and Bargiel - more the latter, than the former.

"So, if you learned from dad, you're really good with your sword? Any advice? I'm trying to learn and get better, myself." Eleven he might be, but he has his priorities set straight.
(Ewald Halbmond)


[17:22]
{Character Loaded, IC Year: 2134}
[17:22] Maria Malibu looks up at Justia! Waiting for her introduction.
(Maria Malibu)


[17:23] Justia says, "My name is Justia, I would like to think I am friends with most of your family at this point."
[17:24] A singular digit tapped against chin, pondering the question as the shadows extending from the youth distended and bulged in a somewhat unsightly manner.

Steel hues narrowed, observing the whole interaction with heat building in part though dispersing just as quickly upon seeing Felice's face in full as she had manifested.

That was a new trick.

"Mmm, I'm pretty good, yeah. I can teach you- I planned to teach Roland how to use Yugram's claw should he be interested in it. I'll offer the same to you."

A light nod of the head was given toward the Beast, "If that's alright, of course."
(Barron Bargiel)


[17:24] Ewald Halbmond exclaims, "...!"
[17:25] Justia says, "Maj is probably one of my closer friends, but I have not heard or spoken with him for a while now..."
[17:25] Turns out, you can teach an old dog Wolf new tricks. She stares at Barron in silent challenge as she feels that heat building, but it just as soon fades.

"You mean the way he held his blade.

Correct?"
(Felice Halbmond)


[17:26] [TRANSCEIVER]
{Maliland02das} Penelope Malibu transmits: "hey!"
[17:26] Barron Bargiel says, "Mm... I more meant the actual claw itself- it isn't the same as Yugram's technique one for one but its still stressful."
[17:26] Felice Halbmond says, "..."
[17:26] Felice Halbmond asks, "Will using it bring them harm?"
[17:26] Barron Bargiel says, "It'll tire them out and tax them, but it isn't inherently harmful in the same way."
[17:27] Barron Bargiel says, "My hair is graying, but I'm not actively dying with each use like Yugram."
[17:27] Barron Bargiel says, "I think."
[17:27] Ewald Halbmond says, ".... It was sad to see."
[17:27] Barron Bargiel scratched his cheek.
(Barron Bargiel)


[17:27] Something makes her upper lip twitch, the beginnings of a snarl. She schools her expression back to aloof, fel detachment.

"Then if they wish to learn. I wouldn't stop them."
(Felice Halbmond)


[17:29] A threatening face, though many of the older Halbmond's faces were of the intimidating sort. Barron only returned a light sigh, however. Her reaction was justified.

"Entirely up to them. I won't force it, and I also don't hold Ifrit's flames so it isn't going to be as... Y'know. But if you object at any point feel free to express that."
(Barron Bargiel)


[17:30] Felice Halbmond says, "If I object. You will know. Very quickly."
[17:30] Barron Bargiel says, "Of course."
[17:31] Felice Halbmond says, "They will not come to harm under your teachings."
[17:31] Palpable relief comes to be, as his shoulders loosen, once Felice grants her permission. Excitement is abundant in the eyes, when Ewald looks up to Barron with much expectation - as well as, perhaps, some admiration.

"It sounds awesome," he pipes up, in spite of his mother's terse replies. "I'd love to learn. When I'm, uhm, a little older, maybe." He scratches his cheek awkwardly, looking down for a moment. "I still have to get stronger to hold good, strong swords properly."

Only eleven, after all.
(Ewald Halbmond)


[17:31] Felice Halbmond makes that sound like the furthest thing from a suggestion as is inhumanly possible.
(Felice Halbmond)


[17:32] Renfae says, "Cilian."
[17:32] Cilian A. Equisol asks, "Hmm?"
[17:32] Renfae asks, "Come and spare your grandfather a few rounds?"
[17:32] Maria had been covered in quite a number of blades of grass. Her garb plastered with what might seem to be spots of purplish liquid. The poor girl seemed...unkempt. Tired, even. Her hues as droopy and unkempt as her long locks of blonde hair.

...Had she been sleeping in the forest or something?

Her hangover was prominent in her psyche. Her words loose and actions delayed. She was as tired as she was exhausted, but even still did she mark a friendly demeanor. The mute smiles toward Justia. Indeed, this woman reminded her much of the characters in her stories. The way she kept herself, as a typical knight would. It was a far cry from the unkempt nature of the little gunslinger.

"Mm." she acknowledges Justia with a smile, shaking her hand with a soft gesture, if allowed. She turns to Kateto now, nodding as she begins to speak to them telepathically.

"Can you tell Justia that i'm happy to meet her? I'd do it myself, but...you know." she teases. Still, with that trademark playful demeanor, despite her exhaustion.

"...Last thing I remember was fighting people and passing out in the forest last night. I really have to lay off the cheap whiskey..." she thinks to herself. Keeping her thoughts private for now. Though...Kateto might be able to catch a glimpse if they so desired.

Maria tilts her head toward the woman. Mostly toward areas of her body to locate some sort of badge of knighthood. Her sword shining in her eye. A quite and reserved nature stems from Justia, yet keeping herself proper nonetheless. It was something that again, was a far cry from Malibu, yet she respected nonetheless.

'Huh. Interesting...'

"And have you been, Kateto?" she turns to look at them, tilting her head softly.

"Making cute friends such as Justia without me? For shame..."
(Maria Malibu)


[17:32] Cilian A. Equisol says, "Sure."
[17:32] Roland looks between the Bargiels and his mother, eternally trying to decipher her opinion of just about anyone outside of their immediately family.

Things seem to be going well enough, truth be told.

"Thank you for the offer, Barron." He sports a brief little smile before turning to Ewald with a grin. "Have you shown mother your new blade?"
(Roland Halbmond)


[17:33] Ewald Halbmond exclaims, "... Ugh, no!"
[17:33] Ewald Halbmond says, "I'm not showing -anyone-."
[17:33] Roland Halbmond says, "I worked really hard on it."
[17:33] Barron Bargiel says, "You should totally show me."
[17:33] Roland Halbmond says, "I might just cry if you do not."
[17:33] Ewald Halbmond says, "Yeah, and then you wrote -that- on it."
[17:33] Barron Bargiel says, "It'd be really awesome."
[17:33] Roland Halbmond says, "Yes! Show Barron."
[17:33] Felice Halbmond says, "Oh?..."
[17:35] Ewald stares daggers at Roland, knowing these tactics for what they are; but the newly added challenge of peer pressure makes him melt, eventually, and give in to the demands of the masses.

Bringing it out from a satchel, where it has been kept neatly and tidily within its sheath, he draws the sword of some simple steel. He only grows redder by the second, however, the longer people examine it.

… there's something written at the base.
(Ewald Halbmond)


[17:36] Roland Halbmond says, "I should really retire now. This might be my masterpiece."
[17:36] Ewald Halbmond says, "You suck."
[17:37] Barron is spared her stare now. He ought to thank Roland for that, as she affixes her attention on the two of her brood.

"You have a new blade?" It almost sounds...gentle? A foreign thing, from the fel terror.

"Let me see." He presents it and she leans in, examining the craftsmanship and the little etchings at the hilt. There's a crinkle at the edge of her eyes.

"...You'll outgrow it quickly, my little Hunter. It's a good weight for you."
(Felice Halbmond)


[17:39] The cat nodded, a worried look upon their face as they moved a bit closer to try and wipe off some of the blades of grass and dirt which dotted her appearance. Undoubtedly, that purple liquid was wine if they knew Maria well enough.

They turned their head to Justia and spoke. "Maria says that she's happy to meet you. I don't know if you're a telepath like most others here, but Maria can't speak."

Their ears perked up as they heard something, or rather they heard some thoughts from the woman which caused them to sigh. So it was whiskey rather, though it was nice to know she was alright nonetheless. A gentle smile crossed their face. They wouldn't pry further of course. A respect of privacy was the least they could give her.

"Yeah yeah, you know I make a lot of friends. For better or for worse. Still trying to find a way to prove my determination in redemption, but that's harder to think of than one might think. Especially since I've been reading books most of the time for the last few months."
(Kateto Espero)


[17:39] Eyebrow quirked upwards as the Bargiel pyromancer overlooked the sword, an amused glint in his eyes as the slimmer weapon was beheld.

The outright hostile stare that Felice had used to damn near burned holes into the warrior was largely ignored in favor of looking at the project of the kids.

"A bit different than what I'd use, but still very impressive to carry around. If you ever need a master artificer to help with a future project, I can introduce you to Ikonocles."

Armored hand tapped lightly against the hilt of the ruby edged blade Kloven, "He made this one. Along with Ksceniya's assistance amongst other things."
(Barron Bargiel)


[17:39] Felice Halbmond asks, "...?"
[17:39] Felice Halbmond says, "I will make their blades."
[17:39] Felice Halbmond says, "Or Roland will."
[17:39] Felice Halbmond says, "This is not a question."
[17:40] Roland Halbmond says, "I ---............... right."
[17:41] Barron Bargiel says, "Mmm, that's fine. Mind helping with some work on Kloven then? It'd be cool to work with you on a project."
[17:42] Felice Halbmond asks, "...Are you asking me, or Roland?"
[17:42] Barron Bargiel says, "You."
[17:42] Felice Halbmond says, "Potentially."
[17:43] Barron Bargiel says, "Ikonocles is Renfae's son. Huge guy."
[17:43] Barron Bargiel says, "Always on fire. You'd love him."
[17:43] PM from (OOC)Lyco S. Corbin: Do you not have a transever?!
[17:43] PM to (OOC)Lyco S. Corbin: mhm!
[17:43] PM to (OOC)Lyco S. Corbin: I saw Penelopes message
[17:43] PM to (OOC)Lyco S. Corbin: Just focusing on this scene rn haha
[17:43] Ewald puffs up his cheeks, and at least he doesn't grow as red as a tomato from the embarrassment - especially with how mutedly Felice shows her amusement, if it is even that he sees when her eyes crinkle.

Eventually, he puts the sword back away - from the sight of other people. He fumbles a little while doing so. "I know I'll outgrow it," he grumbles out, as his expression softens. Not that he could really hate his brother for this little prank, knowing what it was meant to signify.

"I hope stronger swords won't be too heavy for me... I want to start training sooner than later." He nods, briefly. "Maybe if I start fast, I'll be as cool and smart as dad was by the time I'm an adult." The very idea of it brings out a smile in him.

A soft, dreamy smile.
(Ewald Halbmond)
[17:46] Justia lets out a slight sigh and shakes her head.

"I am unfortunately not quite able to use Telepathy just yet, I am still just at the edge of learning more, but perhaps I'll grasp it soon."

(Justia)

[17:46] [TRANSCEIVER]
{Maliland02das} Penelope Malibu transmits: "I MEAN WHHHHHHHAAAAT"
[17:47] {Maliland02das} Maria Malibu transmits: "<div class='mImg' style='background:url(e_transceiver.png)'></div> <span class='transceiver'>{Maliland02das} <b>Maria Malibu</b> transmits: "Well, w/e. Yeah, haven't seem mom much either. Ever since...you know. Only a few times every now and then."</span>
[17:47] [TRANSCEIVER]
{Maliland02das} Maria Malibu transmits: "Well, w/e. Yeah, haven't seem mom much either. Ever since...you know. Only a few times every now and then."
[17:47] {Maliland02das} Maria Malibu transmits: "<div class='mImg' style='background:url(e_transceiver.png)'></div> <span class='transceiver'>{Maliland02das} <b>Maria Malibu</b> transmits: "If your boyfriend ever hurts you, i reckon he'll find a bullet in his forehead from me"</span>
[17:47] [TRANSCEIVER]
{Maliland02das} Maria Malibu transmits: "If your boyfriend ever hurts you, i reckon he'll find a bullet in his forehead from me"
[17:49] Ewald Halbmond says, "Hmm... I like the sword, but I am curious about other weapons, too. Like a lance. Or something..."
[17:49] Roland Halbmond says, "Lancer Ewald."
[17:49] The crinkles at the corners of her eyes smooth out. She brings her head back up as the sword is put away, looking to the Halmbond on her right and the one on her left.

"You have time. You will find what suits you," she mutters simply.
(Felice Halbmond)


[17:49] Roland Halbmond says, "Has a nice ring."
[17:49] "I wish she was. It would be easier for me to tell her I like her outfit." Maria teases, smiling at Justia before turning back to Kateto.

"..."

Maria fidgets as Kateto aims to wipe off the blades of grass from her body. He stumbles lightly, before simply accepting her fate. "...I'm fine." she echoes. Yet it was true that cats were good at grooming themselves. At the very least, Kateto would make Maria look the slightest bit prettier.

"Seems like telepathy is the new fad. What's next, occultism? Necromancy?"

"You're quite good at that, Kateto. I'm...jealous." a frown escapes her features, lingering thoughts across her psyche and a brief glance of melancholy before she shakes her head. Turning back to Justia.

"...Mm. I know how that feels." her thoughts linger. Turning back to Justia now and focusing on her features.

"Perhaps we can learn together?" Marria offers telepathically. Most likely, Kateto would have to translate for her.

...Yet actions of course, spoke louder than words.

The young woman playfully 'taps' the older one's forehead. Tapping her own and then placing a hand on her chest, as if to gesture that she wanted to learn together with Justia.

She begins to look over the woman again. Tapping at whatever badge or sign of their knighthood they might have on their body and tilting her head. "...K-...Kn-..." she sighs, shaking her head and failing to say the word. Though, perhaps Justia would understand she wanted to ask about her knighthood.
(Maria Malibu)
[18:00] "Oh, she likes your outfit by the way, Justia." The cat speaks as they continue to clean up Maria's appearance. They couldn't do much about the stains, but at least brushing off what could be would satisfy the cat's need to care for her. They did very much care about their own hygiene, so they weren't terrible at it.

"It's just the least I could do. I was worried about you, you know..." There wasn't too much to be done, but by the time Kateto was finished, the Malibu would be a bit more tidy. They didn't have any brushes or anything else to help with the hair, but they thought it was fine as is.

"Call me a trendsetter if that's the newest fad. Well not that second bit of course." They joked at Maria's thoughts. Though they noted the melancholy which traced her features.

Kateto was about to relay her thoughts as the woman did the gesture, eliciting a smile on their face. "Awww, that's kind of cute." The cat teased before their head turned back to Justia. "Oh, she wants to learn with you, Justia it would seem."
(Kateto Espero)
[18:02] Justia would smile and giggle as her outfit was complimented.

"This is imply the common attire of those of the Bastion. But thank you for thinking so. I'm sure the original creator of the design would be most pleased to hear."

The woman would hum, examining Maria closely before blinking as her head was tapped, then Maria's.

"Mmm... Perhaps I should get her a piece of paper? Or a transceiver? Those usually help at least until I figure out being a Telepath..."

She would focus on what Maria was trying to say with her gestures, a hand to their head and then her heart. A look to Kateto as it was explained.

"Oh. You wish to learn together? I suppose we may. If I have a chance to seek lessons, I'll try to look for you to bring you along, how does that sound?"
(Justia)

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