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cuttlefishCuller [CC] began pestering grimAuxiliatrix [GA]

CC: Kanaya!!!
CC: KANAYA!!!!
CC: Are you available to )(elp me get Dirk fitted for a suit??
CC: )(e )(ad a lot of objections to t)(e last boatload of clot)(es so I fin your input would be reely kelpful!!!
CC: So oar you available??
CC: Isle get you somefin nice to wear too!!!!!

shoutypersonified

After about a week of planning, it was finally time to execute this insane tomfoolery. They were actually going to rob a goddamn hospital. It was for a good cause, at least. Kanaya was going to need blood to survive, and like hell was Karkat going to let her starve. So they were actually doing this.

All Karkat brought was an empty backpack and his insurance information (just in case someone were to suspect he wasn't an actual patient?). He wore just his usual clothes; a t-shirt and his favorite gray jeans. The most important thing Karkat was bringing was his nasty injury. And it hurt like FUCK. After the monster attack, the cuts on his hand just had to get infected. The anti-bacterial ointment had been on his other hand while applying it to Dave for fuck's sake! But at least this would work out for the heist. Because this shit was definitely nasty enough to require hospital attention. Like, Karkat would probably need to go for an actual checkup as soon as they made it out with the blood packs.

Currently, Karkat was sitting in Kanaya's car and staring at his watch. It had almost been twenty minutes since Kanaya had entered the hospital. Nineteen and... Okay. They were going to do this.

Holy shit. They were actually going to do this.

Before he could overthink it and convince himself (correctly) that this was a STUPID idea, Karkat pushed himself out of the car and started to walk toward the hospital. It looked big and white and clinical, and absolutely terrifying. It was going to be okay. Karkat could do this. Just pretend to be a patient. Act natural.

"MY HAND IS INFECTED AND I NEED IT TO BE LOOKED AT IMMEDIATELY," declared Karkat as he burst through the doors of the hospital. Immediately, all eyes turned to him. There were a few nurses scattered about, some pushing equipment. The lady at the desk was wearing a prim white suit, a tight bun, and a distinctly judgmental expression.

"Sir... do you have an appointment?"

For a moment, Karkat panicked. Why had they not made him an appointment?! Then he remembered walk-ins.

"Uh, no. I'm a walk-in." Phew. Nailed it.

"You can sign in right here then," said the lady behind the counter, already looking suspicious. Oh fuck.

As casually as could be, Karkat walked over to the machine she had indicated and pretended to complete the sign-in information. They needed to avoid making an actual appointment. He was getting anxious and fidgety by the time he had finished it. Kanaya would need to wait an amount of time that made sense (they had agreed to another twenty minutes). But that didn't mean that Karkat would be able to stand it. He walked over to one of the benches and sat next to an old dude who was coughing uncontrollably. Now all he had to focus on was not going batshit crazy.

Current Mood: anxious
Current Location: Hospital

drawntotheflame

Kanaya stared at the blank message box, cursor blinking at her expectantly. She didn't mind recruiting help for things she knew she had no hope of figuring out herself, but... she liked to know the territory when it came to Dirk, as their tensions were likely to burst into a full-out battle at the drop of an ironically hat-themed shirt. By coming to him for help, she was willingly putting herself in a vulnerable position.

Her computer's screen fuzzed out again. Okay, she should probably just get this over with.

grimAuxiliatrix [GA] began pestering timaeusTestified [TT]

GA: Hello Dirk It Is Kanaya Feferi Provided Me With Your Chumhandle With The Expectation That You Might Be Able To Provide Me With Assistance Regarding Some Frustrating Debilitating And Ongoing Technical Difficulties My Personal Computing Device Has Experienced Recently

inkandlace

After the battle, Kanaya had kindly offered Rose a night's respite from the daunting prospect of returning to the dorm she used to share with Jade. Rose had gratefully accepted.

By the time they left the Corner Cafe, exhaustion set in. Rose's injuries were relatively superficial, so she had declined to be healed, but she felt every one of her bruises as they limped back to Kanaya's apartment.

After they had both cleaned themselves up and set up a makeshift bed on the couch, they were too exhausted to talk much. Kanaya bid her a sleepy goodnight, and headed off to her own room, leaving Rose to curl up under the blankets. Despite her initial worries that she wouldn't be able to sleep, she drifted off within minutes.

Rose woke in the morning to the soft sounds of someone moving around the kitchen. She lay there for a few minutes, drifting in and out of sleep, the comfortingly domestic sounds keeping her memories of the previous day's events at bay.

Eventually, the smell of food cooking reached her nose. Stomach rumbling, she levered herself upright and rubbed her eyes. She was sure that she looked like a mess, wearing oversized borrowed pajamas and her hair a veritable bird's nest from sleeping on the couch, but the lure of food was stronger than her desire to make herself presentable. Wrapping a blanket around her shoulders, she shuffled over to the kitchen.

She silently watched Kanaya cook from the doorway, a soft smile on her lips. Rose knew that Kanaya's diet didn't involve much cooking, lately, and the thoughtfulness of the gesture filled her with warmth. She cleared her throat after a few moments to make her presence known.

drawntotheflame

Kanaya stared down at the plush green suit, fabric soft between her fingers and stitching fine and precise. It was a bit odd that she'd made this at all, but she might as well put it to its intended use...

grimAuxiliatrix [GA] began pestering turntechGodhead [TG]

GA: Hello
GA: Im Aware Of The Unusual Nature Of This Request But I Have A Garment I Was Hoping You Might Be Willing To Deliver To Your Residence As Dirk Has Demanded I Remain As Withdrawn From The Vicinity As Is Feasible

shoutypersonified

It was June 12th, Karkat's birthday. Normally he didn't give much of a shit about birthdays, but with everything that had been going on of late, he honestly needed an excuse to not do homework, hang out with people that he didn't hate, and watch some fucking romcoms. That all sounded good. To relax, for once.

It wasn't going to be anything special. Karkat wasn't even sure who would come if he invited them. He thought of literally just inviting Kanaya, because she could be counted on not to drive him insane normally, but there were a couple of other people that he guessed he would like to show up. Besides, he was supposed to be a leader, sort of, and at this point everyone probably needed a break as much as Karkat did. Karkat was sure that the people who actively hated him wouldn't bother to show up, especially to watch romcoms, so it was probably safe to just get everyone's emails from Terezi and send out a mass email to all the people involved in this crazy gods and monsters shit.

Karkat decided to have it at Kanaya's apartment, because cramming people into his dorm room sounded like a terrible idea. But Kanaya didn't have a TV. So he mentioned in the invite that if anyone had a projector and could bring it, that would be great.

Invitation:

I AM HAVING A GET-TOGETHER ON JUNE 12TH. THE PURPOSE WILL BE TO VIEW ROMANTIC COMEDIES, SO IF THAT BOTHERS YOU, STAY THE FUCK HOME. THE FIRST ONE WE ARE WATCHING IS THE WEDDING SINGER, AND I WILL CHOOSE THE OTHER ONES, BUT IF YOU WANT TO BRING SOME FOR ME TO CONSIDER, THAT'S FINE I GUESS.

IT'LL BE AT KANAYA'S APARTMENT: 600 SUNSET LOVER'S LANE, APT 669. SHE DOESN'T HAVE A TV, SO SOMEONE NEEDS TO BRING A PROJECTOR, EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE ONE. ALSO IF YOU WANT FOOD, BRING IT YOURSELF. IT STARTS AT 8 PM.

ALSO IT'S TECHNICALLY MY BIRTHDAY.

-KARKAT VANTAS

At around 7:50 pm, Karkat showed up at Kanaya's house, carrying The Wedding Singer and a couple of other favorites to choose from, as well as a big bag containing some bags of chips and a couple bottles of soda. He made sure to be ten minutes early so that he wouldn't show up second to his own goddamn party. He had no idea how many people would be coming to this, but as long as he got his romcoms and a break from magic drama, he would be satisfied.

After entering the house and greeting Kanaya, Karkat went to sit on the couch and lay out the snacks he brought on the coffee table.

Current Mood: content

logahmod

Once again, at around four in the morning, all Prospit dreamers will find themselves falling asleep (if they weren't already) and waking up in golden pajamas. Prospitian guards stand by their bedside, ready to accompany them to the throne room with jovial expressions at the ready.

The Queen is ready to see you now.

((OOC: We're going to try and run this post like the last battles worked - everybody will respond directly to the queen's top levels. Hopefully this will keep the threads a little easier to follow!

Queen responses will happen no more frequently than once every 24 hours, in order to give everybody a chance to pop in.))

coltblooded

The music is loud and the drinks are cheap, the bartenders are friendly and quick, and the bathrooms are actually clean. Turn Stables is one of the top clubs in Sburb, despite the odd horse themed signature beverages and decorations. On a Friday night such as today, it's packed with happy people, crammed onto the brightly lit dance floor and into shady booths, or crowded around the bar. Most are well on their way to being drunk, or are occupied keeping track of their sloppy friends.

There are bouncers watching each entrance carefully and checking IDs, but they can be swayed with a little persuasion.

Dirk is in the DJ booth at the back of the club, his headphones on and his eyes closed behind his shades as he works his way through a set playlist. The door is left open, and patrons are welcome to chat with the DJ or make requests, but there's no guarantee he'll listen.

(( Go ahead and throw your kids in wherever you like, and make top comments as needed ! You are by no means obligated to speak to Dirk ! Go wild and have fun !! Also, this takes place an undetermined time after the battle, so I imagine everyone is mostly recuperated !))

Current Mood: pleased
Current Location: Turn Stables
Current Music: What Is Love - Haddaway

drawntotheflame

Kanaya hurried through the front door of the Corner Cafe, mindful not to trip on any of the overturned furniture as she picked her way to the break room. There she lay Tavros on the couch, then returned to the service area to take stock of who else had arrived. There was really only enough room to cram about ten people in the back, so she crunched over the glass littering the floor to undo the blinds and allow the group some privacy. The lights had been left on and the cushy booths and chairs called to her, but she knew she should use Fef's energy boost to aid her friends.

It was only once the first aid kit and several cafe menu items had placed on a table that she allowed herself to settle in a booth, head down and tummy growling. It was a shame she'd decided against storing meat in the back fridge.

logahmod

You fought hard. You fought bravely. And no matter which part of town you started on, now you're standing here, in the park, with two staggeringly tall pillars of light and dark before you.

You aren't alone, though, and for now at least, there is a moment of peace. Across the lawn, you'll spot another set of heroes, looking as tired and broken as you feel.

Maybe you guys should exchange notes.

((OOC: We'll be using this thread for battle three as well, so please keep all of your pre-battle mingling under the Round 0 top-level, for organizational purposes. Also, in-RP, battle three will be taking place ten-fifteen minutes after the battle 2 victory, so while there's some time to relax, you won't have time to RP out hours worth of interaction.))

shoutypersonified

Karkat found out about the monster attacking near Skaia via a text message sent by the university. After spending several seconds staring dumbstruck at the words "A cyclops is attacking on the outskirts of the university", Karkat snapped to his senses and nearly tumbled over himself on the way to his computer. This time, there was no way in fuck he was going in as unprepared as last time. Also, there was supposed to be a team. Not that they'd had any kind of organization to speak of.

Of course, since he had lost the damn pesterchum handles, he couldn't get in touch with fucking anyone except Kanaya and Terezi. Well, he would text Terezi first, as she was supposed to be the co-leader. Hopefully she would be able to get in touch with more people. As for Kanaya... he wasn't sure. She was powerful, yes, but he was still nervous about her getting too seriously injured again. It was nice to know that he could presumably stop her if the necessity were to arise, but it was still cause for concern. Yet, in all honesty, they probably needed her. And she would most likely find out about the cyclops by herself eventually, anyway. For now, though, he needed to get in touch with Terezi and see how much of a team they could assemble. hands shaking, he opened pesterchum and began to message Terezi.

-- carcinoGeneticist [CG] began pestering gallowsCalibrator [GC] --

CG: TEREZI IF YOU ARE NOT ON GET ON RIGHT THE FUCK NOW ALSO LOOK AT THE NEWS.
CG: THERE IS A MONSTER ATTACKING AND WE NEED TO ORGANIZE.
CG: PLEASE TELL ME YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO GET IN TOUCH WITH SOMEONE.
CG: MAYBE YOU CAN START A FORUM?
CG: THERE'S NO FUCKING TIME TO PLAN FULLY THE CYCLOPS IS FUCKING ATTACKING *NOW*.
CG: BUT WE NEED AS MUCH HELP AS WE CAN GET.
CG: PLEASE FOR FUCK'S SAKE BE ON.

logahmod

It's hardly five minutes after the news started reporting the first giant cyclops that the poor news anchors have to jump in and report a second cyclops, this one originating near Skaia University and headed south.

Well, another monster needs another set of heroes. Maybe you go to Skaia, or perhaps you're just in the area, or maybe you just like the sound of tracking down this giant better than the first one; either way, this one is on you guys.

Go get 'em.

((OOC: A reminder that the events here take place on June 1st in the RP! Again, we are trying the new battle system, which is summarized here, and if you participated in battle 1, you'll have to sit this one out.))

drawntotheflame

Kanaya, fresh from her shift at the cafe, was nearly out the door and on her way home when she spotted Terezi sitting at one of the tables. She changed course to greet her friend.

"Hello, Terezi. Whatever creation you are rendering strikes me as indubitably colorful in form and hue may I inquire if it contains a further purpose beyond the exhilaration of the gleeful abandon with which you appear to be illustrating?" She ceased squinting at the scribbles to present her face more clearly to Terezi. "It's Kanaya in case the information provided to you by your senses proves itself erroneous -- I just completed my morning shift."

She towered before Terezi in a dark blue blouse and an orange and blue floor length skirt.

drawntotheflame

Kanaya sat alone in her apartment, tearing into a defrosted steak and tapping away at her laptop. Karkat had left earlier that morning after providing her with Dave's handle.

grimAuxiliatrix [GA] began pestering turntechGodhead [TG]

GA: Hello Dave This Is Kanaya
GA: Im Contacting You To Inquire After Your Health Subsequent To Last Nights Treacherous Developments
GA: I Hope You Are Faring Well Both Physically And Psychologically

logahmod

The main event at the party was a large former wine bottle which had been painted bright pink. It was set up in the middle of the living room, with the couches and tables pushed back so there was space for everyone to gather around who wanted to participate.

To play: Diagram 1 Make a new top level post of your character spinning the bottle. It need be no more complicated than "<Character name> spins the bottle." but feel free to go as complicated as you would like! Each character who is participating gets a maximum of 2 spins and we would prefer that you space your two out.

Please title your post at least "<Character name>" to make readability easier later.

A mod will then use a random number generator to determine which of the participating characters your spin lands on and reply to your post with the result of your spin. If the spin lands on your character, you will receive a direct skype message from said mod to inform you of this, with a link directly to the post.

The character who spun should then make a post of their character kissing the recipient in whatever fashion is most in character for them.

The character who was kissed should then respond.

The reactions can continue for up to three posts each (diagram 2)!

If you wish to continue beyond that please take it to the main party thread or create a new thread!

Participant list based on the survey, meaning your spin could produce any of these results: John, Jade, Rose, Dave, Jane, Jake, Dirk, Aradia, Tavros, Sollux, Karkat, Nepeta, Kanaya, Terezi, Vriska, Eridan, or Feferi!

lunaquatic

TW: violence, blood, sexual harassment and assault

Ever since she had moved the Striders (forcibly) to their new apartment, she had been looking for an opportunity to throw them a proper housewarming since her attempt to provide them with cake and excitement hadn't quite hit the mark.

Now, after nearly a month, Friday the 13th seemed by FAR the most auspicious day to get her dreams of a celebratory party underway at last.

Invitations had been sent out to everyone Feferi had met who knew about powers, either from SMURG or through serendipity. Bribes, threats, and coercion had been employed to best effect to insure attendance. Catering had been ordered, decorators hired, and the Striders gotten out of the way for the morning to give the professionals time to set up.

Enough food to feed a small army (or pantheon) lay spread across the kitchen counters and dining room table. Extra seating had been strewn about inside and out on the terrace. The invite had promised food, fun, and a hot tub if people were so inclined. The time for the start of the party was 3 pm.

Feferi, resplendent in a short sequin-covered pink dress was ready. Streamers and balloons in red and orange decorated every surface and people should be arriving soon, with valets downstairs to tend to the cars and a red carpet to direct the guests to the elevator, where they would be directed to the 14th floor (as long as they were on the guest list complete with photos.)

((MOD NOTE: For spin the bottle, go HERE. This thread is for general mingling and reactions. Feel free to make top comments as needed!))

drawntotheflame

Kanaya stirred, eyes adjusting to the dim light. She was in her room. The clock nearby read much earlier than she would normally be waking up. As she patted around for her phone, an image of Karkat's face, illuminated and terrified, flashed through her mind. Her heart rate picked up and she shot out of bed, only slowing when her left shoulder ached in protest. Now that she remembered that, other memories were flooding her mind. A wolf, Dave, the park, Karkat's voice, and god, so much blood.

She opened her bedroom door and cautiously approached the light coming from her living room. The scent of blood filled the air and she swallowed heavily. "Karkat...?" she tried, throat dry. She squinted as she came into the light fully. "Who is -- ? Oh." She stood in the doorway, blinking owlishly at the sight before her, dried blood on her mouth and halfway healed wounds still showing through her torn long sleeves.

shoutypersonified

Whether it was a misguided course of action or not, Kanaya and Karkat had agreed that they were going to plan a legitimate heist, which may or may not involve literally dressing up in costumes and trying to fool real people. Karkat was alternating between sophisticated focus and utter incredulity.

The two of them had met up at Kanaya's apartment so they could walk together through central park toward a local Outback Steakhouse, where Kanaya could get some red meat to suit her new diet. It was around 6:00 and the sun was starting to sink toward the horizon, casting the sky in a clear lavender-blue. It was still light enough for a number of people to be wandering around the park, kicking soccer balls and chatting. The air felt warm and still, and it was making Karkat regret bringing the dark grey jacket that he was wearing, however thin the material might have been.

As they walked, Karkat was finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with Kanaya's pace. He had never had trouble keeping up before; she probably didn't even realize that she was walking faster than usual. Maybe this was her normal pace now. Or maybe she's just hungry, Karkat thought as his stomach growled. It was getting hard to differentiate which aspects of Karkat's life were monster or magic related and which were completely normal. At least for the moment they could just enjoy a regular old night out, even if the goal of the evening was to discuss yet another crazy and ill-advised plan involving stealing blood to satisfy Kanaya's newly-formed vampire needs. They were mostly talking idly about normal things so far, though. Karkat figured that they would move on to the plan-making part once they had settled down for dinner and their brains weren't addled with hunger.

"How long a walk was it to this place again?" Karkat asked, never having actually been to the restaurant Kanaya had mentioned.

cuteandquarky

The day had started off normally enough. It was a wonderful spring day, and Jade was spending her time outside on campus, basking in the sun and warm air. The winter was fun, sure, but the snow got tiring after a while, and having the freedom of walking around outside in a tank-top and airy skirt was so wonderful!

The only thing slightly less wonderful about this was the fact that with spring came flowers. And flowers were great! Their pollen, considerably less so.

"A-CHOO!"

Very suddenly, Jade was no longer on campus, but somewhere in the woods, with nobody else in sight. She blinked, surprised, before her nose started to tickle again.

"A-CHOO!"

Now she was on the roof of a very, very tall building, the wind buffeting her hair around. Naturally, some of it brushed past her nose, and she could feel that encroaching, tickling sense in the back of her sinuses again.

"A-CHOO!"

Where would she end up next?

((*OOC Note: While this is open to anybody who wants Jade to appear very suddenly in their vicinity (as she will keep teleporting somewhere new with every sneeze) I'm gonna put a soft cap of five different threads resulting from this.))

drawntotheflame

Kanaya had done as much work as she could before her jitters became too much and she began to pace. Even if she trusted herself to be in public she couldn't go for a nighttime walk because she glowed in the dark! She forced herself to calm down when anxiety-induced claws pressed into her palm.

Old failed garment in hand, she typed a few messages to Karkat and then began to meticulously rip it to shreds.

grimAuxiliatrix [GA] began pestering carcinoGeneticist [CG]

GA: Karkat
GA: Do You Have Time To Talk I Experienced A Rather Distressing Occurrence This Afternoon And As Uncomfortable As It Is For Me To Spill My Guts All Over This Chat Like A Cheaply Made 80s Horror Film All Other Options Are Currently Unavailable And My Hope Is That Discussion May Dislodge Some Of The Tension That Has Decided To Burrow Its Way Into My Chest