[ guess who's checking up on her not-favourite newbie?? ]
Hey, Merl! [ that's her nickname for him now. ] Your voice message thing got cut off so you sound really weird.
Anyway, not why I called! How are you doing? Do you know how to text yet? I'm really considerate for leaving you a voice message than a text, huh?
Hey, Merl! [ that's her nickname for him now. ] Your voice message thing got cut off so you sound really weird.
Anyway, not why I called! How are you doing? Do you know how to text yet? I'm really considerate for leaving you a voice message than a text, huh?
[ He has instructions written down on how to deal with things either way but it's just Easier when using it as a voice message.
But Athena... that isn't his name. ]
Someone gave me instructions, though it's not as easy as I'd hoped. [ But you don't have to be so smug about it gurl
] They really did make things complicated now. Other than that I'm fine, I think.
[ If you can be fine when you're having to learn a million new things and your head still feels like it's in overload. ]
But Athena... that isn't his name. ]
Someone gave me instructions, though it's not as easy as I'd hoped. [ But you don't have to be so smug about it gurl
] They really did make things complicated now. Other than that I'm fine, I think. [ If you can be fine when you're having to learn a million new things and your head still feels like it's in overload. ]
it makes him sound like an old man ... which i guess wouldn't be Wrong but
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- 2016-01-25 13:17 (UTC) - Expand[ post-carnival ish?? ]
good morning merlin!! i hope you’re doing okay and adjusting and stuff. it's caroline. aka hot blonde poison drama girl
sorry for being mildly mia. had to deal with some drama ugh
[ other vampires are the worst ]
good morning merlin!! i hope you’re doing okay and adjusting and stuff. it's caroline. aka hot blonde poison drama girl
sorry for being mildly mia. had to deal with some drama ugh
[ other vampires are the worst ]
[It always has to be something awful.
Lili tries to ignore her mask, she really, really does. Yet it follows her. It follows her as the bloody prints on it form more and more of a hand each day. Every time that she lets herself forget about it for a blissful moment, whether it's for class or another thing, she gets surprised when she opens up her bag and finds it waiting for her again--
Which is what's happening now as she squeals and withdraws her hand too quickly in the middle of the street, the mask following out of her bag and
rolling right in front of Merlin, clattering to an upward-facing stop, the bloody handprint pretty clear to see.
Ah.]
... A-Ah....
[HELP.]
Lili tries to ignore her mask, she really, really does. Yet it follows her. It follows her as the bloody prints on it form more and more of a hand each day. Every time that she lets herself forget about it for a blissful moment, whether it's for class or another thing, she gets surprised when she opens up her bag and finds it waiting for her again--
Which is what's happening now as she squeals and withdraws her hand too quickly in the middle of the street, the mask following out of her bag and
rolling right in front of Merlin, clattering to an upward-facing stop, the bloody handprint pretty clear to see.
Ah.]
... A-Ah....
[HELP.]
[ Unlike her he doesn't keep the mask in a bag. His pockets aren't big enough either, but he can strap the mask to the back of his belt well enough and in a way that his jacket covers most of the monstrosity too when he's out and about. When the mask drops by his feet though he pauses, head tilting to the side as he tries to work something out.
It probably looks odd as he pats at his back, feeling the outline of the mask. ]
That... isn't mi-- [ And then there she is, star of the "show" here. Long time no see. The look he gives her clearly shows he wasn't ready for this meeting at all. ] Oh don't worry, I'll pick it up for you. It's noth-- [ He reaches down and whether she sees a flash of his own mask utterly depends on where she's looking. He pauses mid-speech though, finally taking in the design on the mask.
He shifts his movements to scoop it up properly then, eyes re-focusing on her. ]
Was it... always like this?
It probably looks odd as he pats at his back, feeling the outline of the mask. ]
That... isn't mi-- [ And then there she is, star of the "show" here. Long time no see. The look he gives her clearly shows he wasn't ready for this meeting at all. ] Oh don't worry, I'll pick it up for you. It's noth-- [ He reaches down and whether she sees a flash of his own mask utterly depends on where she's looking. He pauses mid-speech though, finally taking in the design on the mask.
He shifts his movements to scoop it up properly then, eyes re-focusing on her. ]
Was it... always like this?
[ that night after the post-it thing, merlin will find an envelope by his and shigeru's doorstep. and ofc, it's addressed to merlin.
inside is a small piece of paper, neatly folded! and it has a doodle of merlin, coloured with watercolour paint. ]
You should dress up as a prince sometime! Look at how cute you look in my drawing ;)
[ athena didn't bother writing her name, though it should be obvious who it's from, anyway. ]
inside is a small piece of paper, neatly folded! and it has a doodle of merlin, coloured with watercolour paint. ]
You should dress up as a prince sometime! Look at how cute you look in my drawing ;)
[ athena didn't bother writing her name, though it should be obvious who it's from, anyway. ]
Merlin, do you still have credits left?
The Flamines took all my money.
The Flamines took all my money.
[Vietnam's trying all the attempts to contact anyone while stuck underground, since it seems to be working. But it's not...well, working.
Is she contacting the right people? They all have to be in the death trap together, right?! But who was pulled here into the darkness?]
Hello, hello?
Is she contacting the right people? They all have to be in the death trap together, right?! But who was pulled here into the darkness?]
Hello, hello?
[ The signal has been wonky since he got there, which is partly why he gave up and tried using his abilities with magic instead. Not everyone can respond to that though.
Seeing his screen light up he rushes to answer, but it's definitely crackling already. ]
Hello? I can only just hear you, I think.
Seeing his screen light up he rushes to answer, but it's definitely crackling already. ]
Hello? I can only just hear you, I think.
Feeling happy today?
[ What's with all the '!!!!!'s?! ]
[ What's with all the '!!!!!'s?! ]
[ Hey stranger, long time no see. Guess what you're going to wake up to the day after they've all been returned home "safely". ]
it's not as private as the diner you knocked me out in
they're selling alcohol for one and i know how you feel about that
:P
but i was thinking we could talk and i could apologise and you'd overlook the alcohol anyway
what do you think?
let me know okay?
it's not as private as the diner you knocked me out in
they're selling alcohol for one and i know how you feel about that
:P
but i was thinking we could talk and i could apologise and you'd overlook the alcohol anyway
what do you think?
let me know okay?
I can't tonight and I'm doing Something tomorrow but are you free the day after?
And don't make it sound weirder than it was
You were the one being weird anyway
But it's not something you need to apologise for
p.s. I don't think diners have the same kind of drunks I meant
And don't make it sound weirder than it was
You were the one being weird anyway
But it's not something you need to apologise for
p.s. I don't think diners have the same kind of drunks I meant
[ the cosplay cafe usually has customers even at night, but for some odd reason, nobody's visiting. it isn't so bad, though, because they've been so busy the whole day that this break is just what they needed. the downside to it is that athena and merin are closing and that there are a couple more hours to waste until they can actually leave.
she looks at her reflection the window, biting a scrunchie while she pulls up her hair into a ponytail. today was a regular day in the cafe with no specific themes, so they were all wearing maid and butler uniforms. her hair's been down the whole time since the customers seem to prefer it that way, but now that nobody else is around, she puts it up.
then she turns around and grabs a piece of paper from the counter and crumples it into a ball. this is so boring. and the kitchen staff are all aliens who don't talk cerealian, for some odd reason. so she can only ever talk to merlin.
she throws the ball, aiming to hit his head. ]
I'm soooooo bored.
she looks at her reflection the window, biting a scrunchie while she pulls up her hair into a ponytail. today was a regular day in the cafe with no specific themes, so they were all wearing maid and butler uniforms. her hair's been down the whole time since the customers seem to prefer it that way, but now that nobody else is around, she puts it up.
then she turns around and grabs a piece of paper from the counter and crumples it into a ball. this is so boring. and the kitchen staff are all aliens who don't talk cerealian, for some odd reason. so she can only ever talk to merlin.
she throws the ball, aiming to hit his head. ]
I'm soooooo bored.
[ While she is behind the counter, he's sitting at one of the tables with his CereVice out (true professionalism right here). Normally he'd be more careful about it, but it's an empty night and even after peeking outside he can't tell why. Maybe it's the day of the week? Maybe it's because people are in a similar situation to them and got their money swiped. He doesn't think the aliens would have that issue though so...
When that thought is swirling around in his head Athena throws the ball of paper, only he can see it zooming over out of the corner of his eyes. He tilts his head, eyes flashing so it stays suspended in the air for a second before dropping down into his hand that reaches out for it. ]
We already finished all the tasks, what else can we do? [ Then he throws it back, attempting to hit her on the head this time. ]
When that thought is swirling around in his head Athena throws the ball of paper, only he can see it zooming over out of the corner of his eyes. He tilts his head, eyes flashing so it stays suspended in the air for a second before dropping down into his hand that reaches out for it. ]
We already finished all the tasks, what else can we do? [ Then he throws it back, attempting to hit her on the head this time. ]
Surprise!!!
1) Wear something comfy.
2) Do you drink wine?
3) There will be pillows but I promise I won't suffocate you. :'( So come to the rooftop at 10, ok?
1) Wear something comfy.
2) Do you drink wine?
3) There will be pillows but I promise I won't suffocate you. :'( So come to the rooftop at 10, ok?
1) I'm not sure if I have anything anymore, but I'll try
2) I don't think I have before, I can try it?
3) Promise? ;) I'll be there at 10
2) I don't think I have before, I can try it?
3) Promise? ;) I'll be there at 10
Laughs at you!! This is what you get for asking him to be naked?! Heathen
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- 2016-03-01 11:44 (UTC) - ExpandHow are you doing, Merlin?
[ Checking in on his telepathic, falling-from-the-ceiling, shouting-in-his-brain buddy, sure. ]
[ Checking in on his telepathic, falling-from-the-ceiling, shouting-in-his-brain buddy, sure. ]
Much better now. You?
Hope your head is alright, that was quite a hit :(
[ I'm so suspicious rn ]
Hope your head is alright, that was quite a hit :(
[ I'm so suspicious rn ]
...For?
[ Look all he knows is that Athena went to him for advice, nothing more and nothing less. ]
[ Look all he knows is that Athena went to him for advice, nothing more and nothing less. ]
[Since Merlin enjoyed the mud bath in Vivid so much, Jack decides to give him a welcome gift according to the theme. So when certain sorcerer returns to his apartment today, he'll find a frozen mud doll sitting on his chair and wearing his jacket. It also happens to have big mud ears...
Surprise!]
Surprise!]
[ Considering it's made of mud Merlin has a good time scrubbing it up and trying to get rid of it before Shigeru gets home because the last thing he needs is his phobia getting out of hand from this.
Thanks, Jack... he'll get you back later. Promise. ]
Thanks, Jack... he'll get you back later. Promise. ]
[Strange how life can just go on as usual even after the stream of constant trauma, that is ViViD.
It's evening and the door to a snack store in the food court opens up automatically. A young woman steps out, dressed in a mix of Eastern and Western fashion; red leather coat, laced boots, and a blue kimono. Shiki Ryougi, holds a bag in hand paying no heed to her surroundings. She's lost in thought as it were even in spite of having to take in the new technologically advanced environment.
Maybe it's because there's so much to adapt to that she's not really engaged or amazed at anything around her although it is a cause for awe. There's all the people who were brought here just like she was. Most of them aren't normal. She only knows herself so far.]
... Ah, whatever.
[Shiki's a block head like that. These sort of things, she'll contemplate in her apartment. That's the plan anyways as she passes by various people, not really getting a good look at their faces...]
It's evening and the door to a snack store in the food court opens up automatically. A young woman steps out, dressed in a mix of Eastern and Western fashion; red leather coat, laced boots, and a blue kimono. Shiki Ryougi, holds a bag in hand paying no heed to her surroundings. She's lost in thought as it were even in spite of having to take in the new technologically advanced environment.
Maybe it's because there's so much to adapt to that she's not really engaged or amazed at anything around her although it is a cause for awe. There's all the people who were brought here just like she was. Most of them aren't normal. She only knows herself so far.]
... Ah, whatever.
[Shiki's a block head like that. These sort of things, she'll contemplate in her apartment. That's the plan anyways as she passes by various people, not really getting a good look at their faces...]
[ He's the complete opposite, in the sense that every face and every person burns an impression into his mind. One thing for sure if that he won't ever forget Shiki's face after that ViViD adventure.
It's precisely why when he finds himself stumbling and drawing attention to himself accidentally when he sees her face now. Only instead of wanting to stay for chit-chat he tries to turn and walk with the crowd in the hope she doesn't recognise him at all.
Abort abort abort abort-- ]
It's precisely why when he finds himself stumbling and drawing attention to himself accidentally when he sees her face now. Only instead of wanting to stay for chit-chat he tries to turn and walk with the crowd in the hope she doesn't recognise him at all.
Abort abort abort abort-- ]
[Well it's not like Rei is going to bother with the network with someone as technologically disinterested as she is. Hell no. She's just going to stop by the cosplay cafe as his shift is ending and catch him outside. Being psychic and able to locate people helps. And being observant about the shops hours too.]
Merlin. Just who I was looking for.
Merlin. Just who I was looking for.
[ All of those things are very useful, though being psychic probably helps more considering he doesn't work only at the cafe, he has more hours at the magic shop actually. Today though, he has the afternoon off after a morning shift there.
He just wasn't expecting to see Rei outside. ] You were looking for me?
He just wasn't expecting to see Rei outside. ] You were looking for me?
[ merlin didn't go to work the day after he called he and did not make her sleep, so she assumed that the guy was sick. it was shigeru who called the cafe to tell them that merlin can't come in today, so it definitely worried athena because if merlin can't do it, then he probably can't get out of bed...
now, athena's never been to shigeru and merlin's apartment, and this is her first time. with her usual bag of accessories and wallet is another bag with soup, some spaghetti that she didn't cook (but he did say he liked spaghetti!), and some macarons for dessert. the macarons were free from the cafe because she sweet-talked the chef... it always happens. it's a usual thing between the two of them. ]
Are you well enough to open the door? I'm outside.
[ and along with that text is the door bell ringing. ]
now, athena's never been to shigeru and merlin's apartment, and this is her first time. with her usual bag of accessories and wallet is another bag with soup, some spaghetti that she didn't cook (but he did say he liked spaghetti!), and some macarons for dessert. the macarons were free from the cafe because she sweet-talked the chef... it always happens. it's a usual thing between the two of them. ]
Are you well enough to open the door? I'm outside.
[ and along with that text is the door bell ringing. ]
Edited 2016-03-25 09:34 (UTC)
[ He ended up sleeping most of the morning, becoming a blanket burrito and trying to drink water to try and kill off the headache he's been stuck with. He hears his CereVice beep before the door, at least, and instead of just getting out of bed to let her in, he takes his covers with him.
It's when when he opens the door his hair is all over the place and he's clutching the cloth over his shoulders, bundled up in it.
There's more light in the hallway than out here which means he's squinting when he looks out too, looking like a train wreck honestly. ]
...What are you doing here? [ He doesn't sound anything but confused really, though his voice is oddly quiet just so he doesn't hurt his head more. ]
It's when when he opens the door his hair is all over the place and he's clutching the cloth over his shoulders, bundled up in it.
There's more light in the hallway than out here which means he's squinting when he looks out too, looking like a train wreck honestly. ]
...What are you doing here? [ He doesn't sound anything but confused really, though his voice is oddly quiet just so he doesn't hurt his head more. ]
[DOO DOO DOO, it's a normal day in Cerealia, and Vietnam's planning on getting some lunch on a free day. But before that, she needed to check out Merlin's shop, since the idea of a real magic shop was very fascinating.
She steps in, and looks around, before heading to the counter to find him.]
She steps in, and looks around, before heading to the counter to find him.]
[ It's thankfully later in the day, and usually the time where most people would have dinner so the shop is quieter. Instead of taking stock or something useful, Merlin is sat at the counter, one of the books open as he reads through the information in there.
In fact, whenever it's slow that's usually what he resorts to as a means of expanding his knowledge, even if it's a type of magic he can't quite do yet. That said, he's super absorbed in the book and barely notices who walks in, just says: ] Let me know if you need any help with any-- Vietnam?
[ Ah oops ]
In fact, whenever it's slow that's usually what he resorts to as a means of expanding his knowledge, even if it's a type of magic he can't quite do yet. That said, he's super absorbed in the book and barely notices who walks in, just says: ] Let me know if you need any help with any-- Vietnam?
[ Ah oops ]
[Guess who hasn't really slept for the last five days?! And thus a lot of these just come in quick succession, broken up into chunks.]
Merlin.
Merlin.
Merlin.
Merlin.
Merlin.
Merlin.
Merlin.
Dude. Text me back.
Merlin.
I think I finally figured it out. Like. The PERFECT ViViD level to test. We gotta go. It's gonna be awesome.
Merliiiiiiiin.
Merlin.
Merlin.
Merlin.
Merlin.
Merlin.
Merlin.
Merlin.
Dude. Text me back.
Merlin.
I think I finally figured it out. Like. The PERFECT ViViD level to test. We gotta go. It's gonna be awesome.
Merliiiiiiiin.
Wh
wh
WHA
WHAT...
[ It's four parts as he tries to catch up with him but honestly he can't text that fast. In fact, Hiro is probably already writing again while he's managing to text just: ]
When are you free?
wh
WHA
WHAT...
[ It's four parts as he tries to catch up with him but honestly he can't text that fast. In fact, Hiro is probably already writing again while he's managing to text just: ]
When are you free?
What?
[ Yeah, that's it......... but if you're going to ask really strange questions, don't expect a serious answer?! ]
[ Yeah, that's it......... but if you're going to ask really strange questions, don't expect a serious answer?! ]
Is that who it is? I didn't realise.
[ Don't lie to your friends....... ]
[ Don't lie to your friends....... ]
[ that night when she receives the letter and the poem, she sends the dumb boob a text: ]
You know, I've never really received a love letter before, so this means the whole world to me. You're the sweetest person in the entire world, and I'm glad you're mine.
Even without the bracelet, I already know I'll be having sweet dreams every night because of it. I'll read it every night just because it's so special. Arthur might be your prince, but you are most certainly mine.
I love you. Good night.
You know, I've never really received a love letter before, so this means the whole world to me. You're the sweetest person in the entire world, and I'm glad you're mine.
Even without the bracelet, I already know I'll be having sweet dreams every night because of it. I'll read it every night just because it's so special. Arthur might be your prince, but you are most certainly mine.
I love you. Good night.
text. it took him a while to work out how to do the emoticons ok
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2016-04-13 10:53 am (UTC)(link)
Arthur really isn't my type. 
I'm glad though. That you're happy, that you're mine too.
Sweet dreams. I love you, and goodnight Princess.
I'm glad though. That you're happy, that you're mine too.
Sweet dreams. I love you, and goodnight Princess.
What are you talking about?
I haven't activated it anyway but...?
[ :( He's supposed to be staying quiet... though why he even bothers is a mystery in itself with Miss Blabbermouth. ]
I haven't activated it anyway but...?
[ :( He's supposed to be staying quiet... though why he even bothers is a mystery in itself with Miss Blabbermouth. ]
[well, here is England, coming to check up on Merlin. they still don't know each other very well, but Merlin is one of his own, and England wants to keep his citizens safe.
he rarely messages anyone, but Merlin is special. so, yeah. once the feed turns on, he clears his throat and looks directly into the camera]
Ah, hullo, Merlin. It's Arthur. Sorry to bother you. I just wanted to know how you were doing. Did you get one of those robots?
he rarely messages anyone, but Merlin is special. so, yeah. once the feed turns on, he clears his throat and looks directly into the camera]
Ah, hullo, Merlin. It's Arthur. Sorry to bother you. I just wanted to know how you were doing. Did you get one of those robots?
[ Well thankfully there is time for that, and this is definitely a good start. ]
Ah! It's been a while, hasn't it? I got one but I haven't turned it on. I was waiting to see how Shigeru's went first. We don't necessarily need two and ... I'm still working less here than I do at home so why bother, right?
[ Really, he just made friends with the right people to warn him against stuff like this, aren't you glad. ]
Besides, I can always enchant a cloth and a broom and they'll do all the work for me. I don't really need one.
Ah! It's been a while, hasn't it? I got one but I haven't turned it on. I was waiting to see how Shigeru's went first. We don't necessarily need two and ... I'm still working less here than I do at home so why bother, right?
[ Really, he just made friends with the right people to warn him against stuff like this, aren't you glad. ]
Besides, I can always enchant a cloth and a broom and they'll do all the work for me. I don't really need one.
[It's really not frustrating at all, the way Merlin is so distracted. Fay can easily tell that his mind isn't exactly focusing on work, but it's a slow day, and they aren't very behind on anything, so it's more endearing than anything.
He is more than capable of handling things anyway, so while he's been taking it easy, Merlin's daydreaming and distracted attitude aren't so inconspicuous that Fay is willing to let it go without saying anything.]
You've got a lot going on lately, hm?
He is more than capable of handling things anyway, so while he's been taking it easy, Merlin's daydreaming and distracted attitude aren't so inconspicuous that Fay is willing to let it go without saying anything.]
You've got a lot going on lately, hm?
[ Thankfully he isn't at the cafe today, because that definitely is a lot more hazardous when it comes to not paying attention. Fay seems to be quite content to help him out while he texts away anyway, occasionally laughing or smiling stupidly.
He jumps when Fay manages to sneak up beside him though, immediately tilting his CereVice away as he looks at him incredulously. ]
No? Not really?
He jumps when Fay manages to sneak up beside him though, immediately tilting his CereVice away as he looks at him incredulously. ]
No? Not really?
[ And he jumps a mile, not expecting her to come crashing in. Hopefully Fay is in the back or something. ]
Sen?! [ Ah... with the shock her human name slips out, which is less natural but he's surprised. ] What? No! I mean... I thought as Shigeru activated his it would be best to wait.
Why? What's happening?
Sen?! [ Ah... with the shock her human name slips out, which is less natural but he's surprised. ] What? No! I mean... I thought as Shigeru activated his it would be best to wait.
Why? What's happening?
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