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Wed Dec 11, 2019 1:39 am

HENREX ASTILLON

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Song: Raindrops and Puddles - Artist: Katawa Shoujo OST

[OOC: This takes place before the Madness Event]

The afternoon sun cast gentle rays of gold and orange over the roof of the forest, reflecting off the jet-black wings of the avian as he slowly glided between the trees, passing his hand through the leaves and branches, turning and swirling in the small amount of aerial height that he had as he came closer and closer to the ground. He took a brief glance at the note that Sofia had sent him, telling him where to go and what to look for.

Soundlessly touching the ground and landing as his wings furled into his back, it didn't take him very long to find the place that Sofia had mentioned. A small oasis, with clear blue water perfectly reflecting the afternoon sun as the grass gently waved in the breeze. A set of picnic tables were near the lake, with the lady of the hour sitting down, waiting for him. So, reaching up to unclip the cloak from around his shoulders, revealing a white shirt and black shorts as he tucked it under his arm as he walked over to the table, sitting down across from her.

"Hey, Sofia."

The half-breed gave her a warm smile as he took out a travel cup and took a sip, setting it down next to him as his hands rested in his lap, taking a few awkward glances around as he quietly tapped the table, unsure of what else to say. He wasn't really gifted with sociability, nor was he the greatest at starting conversations. It was mostly happenstance that he commonly met with people who had that gift.

"I'm, uh...not really good at this."

Wed Dec 11, 2019 3:37 am

PRODIGAL SONATA

SOFIA MONTERO

With age, a lot of actions and old habits became ever more difficult to replicate. With the passage of time, certain emotions presented far too daunting a challenge to undertake. Like finding a bright side to the absence of light or finding stillness in restlessness, Sofia was finding great difficulty in completing tasks that once seemed menial and trivial. These were not tasks that put pressure on her physical skills but rather some that had lately become taxing, and quite vexing on her mind. But alas, having called an old friend over she once again tried to break free from her self imposed shackles and inhibition; for better or worse, to triumph or to fail.

The very last time she had met Henrex the two had met blades for old time sake, but that was hardly the aspect of him she remembered most fondly. His name instead brought about memories of a person he no longer was, or perhaps no longer seemed willing to represent. There wasn’t anything inherently wrong with that however. After all, she had told him on more than one occasion that he had grown, not just physically and in power, but inside, as a person. Nonetheless, his name brought her memories of a shy and scared young man. It brought her memories of a scarred gentleman that was too shy to share her food when they first met, years ago. There was a chance that time and experiences had played a trick on what exactly she remembered, and what was reality and fantasy, but it was looked on fondly; it made her smile.

Recent choices and recent developments had led her to make significant changes that could turn the tides of conflicts to come. The Shinigami was already made aware of this. He’d certainly have questions later, though it seemed they understood to have a nice and peaceful outing for now. As he arrived, he’d see no weapons in her vicinity, not even the katana she typically had. The locale was chosen for a reason. It was secluded and very well hidden. The small lake by the waterfall was a well kept secret tucked in an area surrounded by very peculiar forms of energy that obstructed and jammed attempts to sense beings within. In short, they had the area for themselves and there was little chance of being interrupted.

No more than a few feet from the lake was the wooden table. The built in flat seats could accommodate a person laying down on either side if they were so inclined. Atop the table there was an assortment of bread, cheese, ham, and even grapes. On another basket one could notice what looked like a couple bottles of fine wine. To one end of the table, there even was a container full to the brim with ice, and a champagne bottle carefully placed underneath it all. As for Sofiia, her outfit was simple. A matching black skirt and top with white outlines aligned itself well with the ebony of her long locks and the silky white of her hair bow. She did have appropriate swimming gear underneath as that had been the intent all along, though at its due time.

”I’m glad you came,” she said with a smile as she took a couple of grapes. One she placed into her mouth, and the other was flicked to Henrex so that he could do the same.

“I’ve heard that before. Ease up,” she continued with the sort of estranged yearning and longing of a loved one… a loved one unsure of things such as life, fate, and the effects choices, age and the passage of time would have in their lives.

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Sun Dec 22, 2019 12:41 am

PRODIGAL SONATA

SOFIA MONTERO

“Thank you. You look really nice too.”

She looked on him with a sort of kindness that was becoming increasingly more scarce from her. It wasn’t a sign that she was losing her goodwill or her humanity. It was simply a byproduct of thrusting someone so young into more conflicts and wars than most people many times her age ventured into. Her words were laced in affection. That train of thought derailed quite quickly as she jerked her head in an attempt to try and catch with her mouth the grape he had failed to obtain. She failed too.

“Darn it,” she said with a smile as the grape hit her upper lip before falling into her hands.

The treat would be sampled thereafter as Henrex took a seat closer to her, and by her side. She found it odd he was buttoning up his shirt, though she made no comment on the matter. Though it was well into the later parts of the day, it was still quite sunny and quite hot out. In fact, had she not had her bathing change of clothes underneath her attire she would have questioned her own. Still, she watched him momentarily as he took a handful of grapes and tried to sample a number of them. With the very same swiftness she was feared for on the battlefield, her hand swiped his way, taking possession of the grape that had grazed his lips. To avoid the same thing happening to her she tossed it into her mouth, where the lightly gluttonous smile showed her appreciation for such a delicacy.

“Sometimes the best things are those which are forbidden, uncalled for, and oftentimes misunderstood.”

The statement was a simple retort with quite a complex structure to it. It was, however, an expression she knew Henrex would easily understand. It had as much to do with grapes as it had to do with flirtatious behavior, to childhood antics, to joining Shadowfall. It wasn’t quite the time to delve into her motives for doing what she did, but she hoped he knew her well enough to know it wasn’t all for nothing. Sofia was as powerful as she was clever, and if she made such a decision, there was likely to be one or several reasons she found to be worth it for her.

“Let’s cut to the chase. I know our likely final topics of conversations aren’t exactly the most simple or friendly items to get into sooooooo….” she paused to grab and push a grape into his mouth, even if he closed his lips to stop it.

“I was hoping for a meal, some unrelated talks among friends, and a bath by the waterfall would make things easier come nightfall. Thoughts, comments, concerns?” She asked with quite a large grin.

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