Prepare for the #LodanRespawn2024 Existing characters may choose to be displace from/have memories of different timelines, thereby allowing returning members the option to retcon their whole character. These changes are the result of the "Unnatural Fog" plot device that is running between now and the Respawn. The plot is simple: no matter where your character is, that place is shrouded in a thick fog that suspends time, but not thoughts or memories, so even if they're repeating the same day over and over again, they continue to remember, so each time feels like a new day. For those retconning OCs; this is where new versions of themselves have the opportunity to replace the old versions. Official lore and tree updates will be announced asap
Post by Stephen Leland on Oct 14, 2014 6:43:40 GMT
It took a few seconds for her words to sink in. When they did he reacted instantly. A loud bang of his body colliding with the table as he get up sounded along with the clatter of his fork against the table. In seconds he was at the door, ripping it open to find Danny right outside. His arms wrapped around her then he hugged her to his chest. "Do not say good bye! Not like this! Never like this.... I will not allow it! Stop acting as if I do not care..." his grip on her tightened ever so slightly, pulling her closer.
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Oct 14, 2014 7:35:23 GMT
The door behind her flew open, and suddenly it was very warm. And tight... and it felt safe. Danny let out a quiet gasp when her mind caught up with what was happening. Danny stood stock still, like a deer or rabbit in the headlights. She quietly bit her lower lip and tensed up. Not now... not now. Keep the brave face. Chin up. You're used to this... you can do this. Danny's shoulders quivered the tiniest bit as she tried to keep her composure.
"Don't do this... Please..." Her voice cracked on the please. She took a deep breath before she managed to continue slowly. "Don't do this... If you do, I can't be happy for you..."
Post by Stephen Leland on Oct 14, 2014 14:37:12 GMT
The emotion in her voice almost broke his heart but it meant that he might still have a chance. He could not see her reaction because her back was facing him. The way she acted before almost made him believe that she was over it all, past the memory of meeting her at that festival, their date and all the other times they had met after that. She would probably laugh at him if she knew he still had the wrapper of that piece of candy she had given him sitting right next to the glass rose on his desk. For some reason he could never bring himself to throw it away. "I do not care if you are happy for me. I see not a reason for you to smile at my future when you are not it." He turned her around so that they were facing each other as he pulled her once more to his chest. This gave her two options: She could either return his hug or shove him away. She could probably hear the sound of his nervous heart beating unevenly beneath his chest.
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Oct 15, 2014 4:44:43 GMT
Danny let Stephen hug her for a moment longer before she put her hands on his chest and gently pushed herself away. She didn't look up as she spoke. "I'm happy for you because you're getting married. Ikuze is my friend, and so are you... how could I resent the two of you and still be a good person?" She took a deep breath without looking up and held herselfout at arms length.
Post by Stephen Leland on Oct 17, 2014 5:09:32 GMT
It hurt when she pushed him away. Standing here without her in his arms felt empty and cold. His hands twitched ever so slightly, aching to hold her close again. Alas, she kept trying to push him away. Why? Was this all for naught? Did she even care for him anymore? The way she was acting seemed to disprove that she ever saw them as more then friends. This was all his fault and he knew it; which only made him hurt worse. He stood in silence as he collected his thoughts and emotions, putting them in check. "If you are so happy for us, then why can you not look me in the eyes?" he murmured softly.
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Oct 18, 2014 1:59:34 GMT
"Because..." Danny's shoulders shook with barely contained emotion. "It's easier to smile and lie to myself... It's easier to lie than be honest. If I do that, then I can pretend it doesn't hurt..." Danny's words spilled out quickly around barely suppressed sobs. Why did it have to hurt? "If I'm not happy for my friends... what kind of person am I?" Why did Kuze have to do that. Why did Stephen have to agree. Why did everyone Danny cared about have to go where she couldn't follow them? Danny kept herself at arms reach away and tried. Oh, how she tried... but she couldn't stop her tears.
Post by Stephen Leland on Oct 19, 2014 21:37:38 GMT
What little resolve he had shattered in that moment. He could not go through with this. There was no way he leave her. Who was he kidding; he never really could leave her anyways. What could he do to comfort her? She did not seem to want to be hugged again so he did the only thing he could. In a fluid motion he reached out, taking her chin in his hand and lifted her head so that she could see him. Reaching into his coat pocket, he pulled out a handkerchief. He brushed away her tears with the soft fabric, ignoring the moisture in his own eyes. "Danielle, you are someone who deserves all the happiness in the world" He answered in response to her question. Leaning down he kissed her on the forehead briefly then pulled back to look her in the eyes once more. "And I swear to you... that if you will have me, I hope to be the person to give you everything happiness your heart desires. I promise, I will sort this all out. Do not worry about a thing" he finished with a smile.
Post by Danny Ravensdale on Oct 20, 2014 0:05:10 GMT
Danny sniffled before she offered Stephen a resigned smile. Right... that was why he had to agree. He really was too nice... "What kind of a scandal are you getting yourself into? And drawing Ikuze into it as well? Imagine what they'll say... 'That's the Leland boy that canceled his wedding with the newly rediscovered Lady Storm to chase some cat tail..." She quickly brushed her eyes and smiled.
"I'm happy.. to know what I know, but I'm not going to let you mark your name, and Kuze's name, just for me. I'll be fine... promise." Danny closed her eyes and laughed as she rested her forehead on Stephen's chest. This was nice... just a little while, but it was nice. She spoke quietly once more. "Do what you said you'd do... I'm happy to have just had this."
Post by Stephen Leland on Oct 22, 2014 0:52:10 GMT
Stephen stood there in silence, taking in her words. So, no matter what he did she would push him away. And she was right, it was for the best. That did not mean it hurt any less. There was already someone in his life that he could be with. She was probably right in saying that it would all turn out fine. That was the promise for the future but now was the present. All he could do was relish in the moment; feeling her warmth and her steady breathing as she leaned against him. His arms wrapped around her and pulled her into a tight hug. This felt like goodbye and in a way, it was.
Shoutbox
Welcome to the Shoutbox - If You Have Discord, Ask to Join the Discord Server