So...um, do any of you know what the Frau is like? (Dinah asks as she and the others go in. She's audibly nervous about meeting her.) She doesn't...look through your memories whether you want her to or not, does she? I don't think I want anyone seeing any of mine...
Why not, Dinah? (Benji asks.)
Um...I just have a lot of memories I like to keep to myself, that's all. (Dinah continues.)
I'm sure she i'nt snoopy like that, bookworm, just take a chill pill. (Marsha says.)
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
I hate to break it to you, but that shifty barkeep already did so last night. *Jani explains to Dinah as she enters the mansion (cartless, since there's stairs...and those were kind of a PITA to get up...luckily Jani's better with her verticals now, and Tilly...well a 17 year old Diglett knows what she's doing), then says* Anyway, I guess we have to wait for someone to help us like last time.
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus."She pretends to be German, but she's actually British. Don't tell her I said that about her though!" Finley says, still cheerful.
What the hell happened sleeping last night to make her end up like this again?
I'm Huney B now. Okay?(Dinah buries her face in her claws.) Oooooh no...
Sorry, Dinah. I wish I knew about this beforehand. (Benji says.)
Benji, please, you're fine... (Dinah says.)
(Marsha looks at Finley.) Hey, Foxy, can't help but notice that ya seem ta have bounced back pretty well from yesterday. (she says, giving Finley a thumbs-up and not thinking about what may actually be going through Finley's head at the moment.)
edited 14th Oct '17 7:14:23 PM by kablammin45
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
She's up some stairs...but it seems like pretty bad etiquette to just barge our way up there uninvited. *Jani tells Marlon, then quips* Those are some pretty serious stairs as well...felt like it took two days to climb them last time.
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
Just wait for one of her assistants...or maybe even her. I'm sure she knows we're here. *Jani responds*
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus."Wait, what?" [I know it kinda feels like I've been in constant giggle fits as of late, but the thought of faking an accent instead of using another accent is just so fucking amusing.]
[I look up at the manor again, waiting outside as the others head in. I take a deep breath, in...and out. I got a certain feeling of nostalgia from going up those steps, a certain sense of comfort. Maybe it's because this was where we first grew accustomed to this world, and perhaps, in a sense, the Frau was like a maternal figure that took us in, when we were but babes...hell, some of us have evolved, too, and we definitely changed over these two weeks. Y'know, maybe it's a blessing that Orichalcum's hidden...maybe, in a sense, it provides us with some kind of constant...]
[...I say that despite being given the fact that Morbi was only pretending to be German. Or was she? Maybe Fin's screwing with us? The world may never know...]
(Dinah looks even more nervous at the implication that the Frau knows that they've all been here this whole time.)
Take it easy, Dinah, I'm sure she's nice... (Benji says, patting Dinah on the shoulder.)
(Dinah only calms down slightly.)
How long do we hafta wait? It isn't really gonna be two days, is it? (Marsha asks.)
edited 14th Oct '17 7:38:25 PM by kablammin45
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here.""It's odd. She'd normally hear us come in with just psychic thought alone..." Finley says.
I'm Huney B now. Okay?
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
*while waiting, Jani starts fiddling with the satchel she brought along...Milly's old satchel...Tilly doesn't recognize it at first, given its discoloration, but Tilly immediately speaks when Jani removes the music box from within* That's...how did you get that?
I found it where I entered the world. You recog...no, of course you would. *Jani replies, then adds* I might not exactly be the right courier, but the least I could do is make sure it got to its destination.
*and with that, Jani sets the music box down and winds it up a bit. The music echoes throughout the halls...at least, so long as the mansion isn't full of carpets and other things that dull the acoustics*
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.(I sigh as I stand up, not willing to wait forever. Jani did say the rest of the team went to Orichalcum, so I went down the path. Despite my tiredness and hunger, I pressed onward. I look around for the barrier saw a few familiar faces waiting outside. famiywould notice that I look a little haggard from my early leave. Regardless, I smiled and waved.) Hey, sorry for skipping breakfast earlier. Know any places to eat?
"I treasure every day with you, darling." "No need to be so sappy, love." "You know that's how she is, Nia." - AU!Pyra, Nia, Mythra(I look up and notice Grigori walking up.)
Hey, dude! (I say, waving at him.) Man, you look pretty tired. As far as getting something to eat goes, I know there's a bar in town and some Berry bushes. I'm just waiting out here with Delilah and Tilly until they can get sponsored.
(Delilah looks at the still empty looking space where the town is.) You know, you really wouldn't think that there was anything here at first glance...they're good at keeping their village hidden...
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"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here."
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
Now that ya mention it...um, Goobert is your name, right? *Lilly asks Goobert, before continuing* D'ya know if they have a tailor or seamstress here?
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.*The violet flames illuminating the foyer of Morbitesse's mansion double in size as the lady herself enters the room. She addresses the group in the mansion in her natural voice rather than the fabricated accent she typically uses.*
Morbitesse: "Well, this is quite the shock. I wasn't certain when any of you would return here, to be honest. Glad to see you're all well and good. To some degree, at least..."
*Morbitesse looks around the room, her eyes glowing a faint shade of magenta. It's subtle, but I can feel this bizarre tingling in my head that's probably related to this.*
PJ: "Hey, Morby... Long time no see, eh? I take it you don't recognize half of us here, do ya?"
Morbitesse: "While some of you are unfamiliar, others prove more recognizable than they would seem at first glance, PJ. Though I'll admit, you all did take me by surprise at first. It truly is a pleasure to see you return here alive and well, that being said. Now then, may I ask what brings you here today? I suppose I could pry a bit further for that, but verbal communication is far more stimulating than simply digging into the folds of another's mind for the answers you seek, in my opinion."
Are you ready? Go live!Yeah, my name's Goobert. (I say to Lilly.) Maybe not the best name I could give myself, but it was the first one I came up with after getting here. And...uh...well, we pretty much spent most of our original stay here in and around the mansion. We didn't really get to explore the town much.
(Dinah seems visibly relieved that Morbitesse isn't interested in looking into her mind.)
(Benji begins trembling like he did before at Teller's as he tries to prevent himself from instinctively turning into a double of the Frau, which is made all the more complicated by the fact that he's never taken on the form of a Gothitelle before and wants to see what being one is like. Dinah notices and puts a hand on his shoulder.) Benji, be careful...
Hey, uh, nice ta meet yas, yer...uh...Frau-liness?? (Marsha says, unsure of how to address the Frau.) Say, we got some folks waitin' ta be sponsored outside 'a town. Could yas give us a hand with dat?
I thought someone else was doing that though, Marsha. (Dinah points out.)
Oh, hrm, yeah...
edited 14th Oct '17 9:09:29 PM by kablammin45
"Hey, least I didn't lose all my artistic talent when I crash landed in the arena here.""Well, apparently there's some sort of... package for you? It's pretty weird, but hey. It's just good to see you again!" She cheers.
I'm Huney B now. Okay?[Finally walking in, I see the good Frau is here with us. I'm reluctant to barge into the conversation and loudly announce myself, so I instead quietly flank in beside Benji and Dinah, crossing my arms underneath my shawl and tapping against my elbow as I listen in on their conversation. I think I do recall coming here for a purpose, though until now, I couldn't quite remember what we were supposed to be doing. I'll have to take Finley's word about a package on this...]
Purrloin Jani by shrubBird
*Jani picks up the music box as well as the note, and begins to speak to Morbitesse* High Oracle, um...I'm sure you remember me, right? Jani, the decidedly not-of-this-world person who showed up 12 days ago? *she heads over to Morbitesse to hand her both items*
((the note
))
Apparently my arrival had...complications. *she hands the items to Morbitesse, stating* Seems that this gift from Agartha was meant to be delivered to you by the Diglett whose form I now inhabit.
Current WHABP alts: Jani (Sarah) the Purrloin, Hudson the Togetic. Tilly/Lilly (Digletts) are being Put on a Bus.Notably, instead of Koss responding to Marlon. Uryu somehow butts in to the messages and replies. It's hard to say how exactly he did that, but it is unmistakably him responding.
Don't you worrrrrry about it, I'll be quick.
As for the others waiting outside, Uryu slinks up to them and looks them over silently, the gem on his forehead flashing as he does so. After a few seconds, he approaches the Diglett among them and speaks.
Lilly, is it? Odd to see yourrrr kind leaving the underground, especially one of yourrrr status. Anyways, I'm surrrrrrre you'll be able to find a tailor, orrrrr one will find you soon enough. Inforrrrmation travels fast here, you know. As forrrr the rest of you, it will just be a moment. Do trrry not to gawk at the sudden town.
Uryu makes a sound that can best be described like a condescending purr, before a flash of pink light blinds those not yet sponsored for a moment. When they can see again, the town is visible, with a lightly shimmering barrier a few feet behind Uryu.
Welcome to Orrrrichalcum. Do trrrry not to tell everyone about us.
Mila enters the manor along with the others, still trying to calm David down. Instinctively, she drifts closer to Finley, though she doesn't try and get her attention just yet while Frau Morbitesse is speaking.
Are you gonna leave me with her? She's scary!
"Shh, no, David. I'll find a place where you're happy."
If she's being honest with herself, she has no idea who'd be able to take care of David, but she has to try and find something. If she fails now, she has no idea what to do next. All her mistakes will have piled up too high for her to ever fix.
edited 14th Oct '17 9:10:51 PM by Cabe_Bedlam
I need to update these things more often

Noriaki laughs rather audibly at Finley's joke.
"I see you are very cultured with wordplay as well, Madam Finley", he said through laughs before regaining his composure.