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starkxravingxmad) wrote2017-04-29 05:09 pm
starkxravingxmad) wrote2017-04-29 05:09 pm
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Call Me Out Summer 2017
【the ❝CALL ME OUT❞ meme】
a roleplay meme to inspire muses.
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【the ❝CALL ME OUT❞ meme】
a roleplay meme to inspire muses.
[Hooray for rules lawyering! Honestly, though, that just makes Anna grin even more, maybe not-quite-so-covertly giving Allura a thumbs up, which doesn't really help how stunned and red-faced she is. (And the mice giving the same Cheshire cheers through their link only makes it worse.)
Still, the offer of the cookie snaps her out of her paralyzed flustering, as does the apology.]
No no, you're fine, it's a common enough mistake to make. But thank you.
[Dang the cookie looks delicious too, lightly spiced chocolate dough coated in blood orange icing. Also pretty big, so once she takes it she breaks it in half and holds one half back to Robin.]
For your trouble as well?
Still, the offer of the cookie snaps her out of her paralyzed flustering, as does the apology.]
No no, you're fine, it's a common enough mistake to make. But thank you.
[Dang the cookie looks delicious too, lightly spiced chocolate dough coated in blood orange icing. Also pretty big, so once she takes it she breaks it in half and holds one half back to Robin.]
For your trouble as well?
Edited 2017-04-30 21:33 (UTC)
[He hadn't brought two wars to a successful and positive end for nothing-- sometimes the best way to win was by playing the same kind of game.
Robin's brows lifted in surprise at the return offer, and he quickly glanced at the cookie in uncertainty before meeting Allura's warm smile.]
Well... if it's being offered, it'd be rude to say no.
[He accepted the other half, gladdened that he wouldn't need to make a return trip later on to try one for himself. The spiced chocolate and citrus notes reminded him of fare that could be found along the borders and port towns, where the fruits of a fine harvest met with the spices imported from elsewhere in the world.
Truly, this was a generous offer indeed.]
Robin's brows lifted in surprise at the return offer, and he quickly glanced at the cookie in uncertainty before meeting Allura's warm smile.]
Well... if it's being offered, it'd be rude to say no.
[He accepted the other half, gladdened that he wouldn't need to make a return trip later on to try one for himself. The spiced chocolate and citrus notes reminded him of fare that could be found along the borders and port towns, where the fruits of a fine harvest met with the spices imported from elsewhere in the world.
Truly, this was a generous offer indeed.]
[Although Allura's had a chance to become familiar with human cuisine by this point, there's still some wonder to it. (Okay and MAYBE by now she understands why the paladins keep whining about food goo's taste.)
She gives a pleasantly surprised noise into the cookie.] Mm! [Chew and swallow, because princess.] I wasn't expecting the spices that's rather nice. Would those be cinnamon and... ginger?
She gives a pleasantly surprised noise into the cookie.] Mm! [Chew and swallow, because princess.] I wasn't expecting the spices that's rather nice. Would those be cinnamon and... ginger?
[Lara was taking too long.
Felicia had mulled over that notion multiple times since Lara had left her that morning to take a cursory look at the local ruins while Felicia restocked their supplies with some help from the locals and secured their camp. It was summer in the northern hemisphere, and the unseasonable warmth of Siberia that year was noticeable even as far west as the plains of Kazakhstan. The instability of the weather was unearthing new sites almost daily-- and this particular lake had caught Lara's fascination as the details filtered through her academic channels.
When her partner hadn't returned by mid-afternoon to at least check in, Felicia grew worried. Cellphones were out as an option this far into the countryside, and radio signals were scrambled due to a variety of influences in the area.
She had no choice, but to explore on foot.
Felicia's boots fell heavily as she cut across the boundaries of the lake to the site, and she fought to ignore the forboding squelching sound that burbled forth when the mud sucked at her every footstep. Her heart fluttered with worry-- this far out in the wilderness, they had little hope of back up if the worst happened.
She stopped when she came upon a rock, lifted an arm to shield her eyes from the sun as she searched out the ruins with her gaze.]
Oh, please.... [she murmured, the normally peppy ring of her voice dulled with her maelstrom of concerns.]
Please be okay.
Felicia had mulled over that notion multiple times since Lara had left her that morning to take a cursory look at the local ruins while Felicia restocked their supplies with some help from the locals and secured their camp. It was summer in the northern hemisphere, and the unseasonable warmth of Siberia that year was noticeable even as far west as the plains of Kazakhstan. The instability of the weather was unearthing new sites almost daily-- and this particular lake had caught Lara's fascination as the details filtered through her academic channels.
When her partner hadn't returned by mid-afternoon to at least check in, Felicia grew worried. Cellphones were out as an option this far into the countryside, and radio signals were scrambled due to a variety of influences in the area.
She had no choice, but to explore on foot.
Felicia's boots fell heavily as she cut across the boundaries of the lake to the site, and she fought to ignore the forboding squelching sound that burbled forth when the mud sucked at her every footstep. Her heart fluttered with worry-- this far out in the wilderness, they had little hope of back up if the worst happened.
She stopped when she came upon a rock, lifted an arm to shield her eyes from the sun as she searched out the ruins with her gaze.]
Oh, please.... [she murmured, the normally peppy ring of her voice dulled with her maelstrom of concerns.]
Please be okay.
[He chewed on his half of cookie as well, heedless of gentle breeze that ruffled his hair with his simple joy in sharing a snack with a new friend.]
Ginger and cardamom, I think. The latter's harder to find along standard trade routes-- I hear that the tree is more difficult to grow than either ginger or cinnamon.
Ginger and cardamom, I think. The latter's harder to find along standard trade routes-- I hear that the tree is more difficult to grow than either ginger or cinnamon.
Is it now? Hm, agriculture must be more advanced in this world, cinnamon's a fairly common baking ingredient here. Hunk certainly uses it often enough.
[Felicia's instinct wasn't wrong in this case. It wasn't a good idea to stay in one place for too long out here, with the aggressive wildlife and the potential for other accidents and little dangers that were to be had in the more remote areas of the world. That was saying nothing about Trinity, the shadowy organization Lara had been dogging for months, and there was not telling if any of the locals had been paid off by the group to deal with Croft and her nosy friend.
But that wasn't what was holding up Lara today.
Boots crunching on gravel as she shambled down the slope from a rugged mountain pass, Lara Croft wiped away sweat and blood with a stained bit of cloth. Clothes torn in places from branches and scrapes, her quiver empty and her gun close at hand, she looked light she'd been fighting a war and not exploring a small archaeological site. That had been the goal today, honestly. Just check out the ruins, see if they led where she thought they might, then move on deeper into the Altai mountains and Mongolia. They were so close to discovering clues to the final resting place of Börte Üjin, the first wife of Temujin, the man who would become known as the Great Khan and Lord of the Golden Horde.
Things clearly hadn't gone as planned, and they never did, but she'd made it to the lake at least.
Water was her first thought, her steps picking up as she staggered down the path towards the glassy surface of the mountain lake. Too tired to notice anyone was around, she walked into Felicia's line of sight and dropped to her knees at the shore, greedily scooping water into her mouth with both hands.]
Shit. Dehydrated...but okay. Lake. Camp's close.
But that wasn't what was holding up Lara today.
Boots crunching on gravel as she shambled down the slope from a rugged mountain pass, Lara Croft wiped away sweat and blood with a stained bit of cloth. Clothes torn in places from branches and scrapes, her quiver empty and her gun close at hand, she looked light she'd been fighting a war and not exploring a small archaeological site. That had been the goal today, honestly. Just check out the ruins, see if they led where she thought they might, then move on deeper into the Altai mountains and Mongolia. They were so close to discovering clues to the final resting place of Börte Üjin, the first wife of Temujin, the man who would become known as the Great Khan and Lord of the Golden Horde.
Things clearly hadn't gone as planned, and they never did, but she'd made it to the lake at least.
Water was her first thought, her steps picking up as she staggered down the path towards the glassy surface of the mountain lake. Too tired to notice anyone was around, she walked into Felicia's line of sight and dropped to her knees at the shore, greedily scooping water into her mouth with both hands.]
Shit. Dehydrated...but okay. Lake. Camp's close.
[Alarm bells resounded in Felicia's heart when she caught sight of Lara staggering into sight in far worse shape than what she had been last seen in. The mud and dirt were expected in this line of work, but no amount of experience would ever make the haggard look in Lara's eyes ever okay.]
Oh my gosh-- Lara?!
[Felicia scrambled over the stones and through the mud toward her friend, her heart leaping for joy at finding her alive while her mind raced with every possibility of what could still be wrong and what could come.
Even for an archaeologist, Lara's life was more dangerous than most.]
Oh my gosh-- Lara?!
[Felicia scrambled over the stones and through the mud toward her friend, her heart leaping for joy at finding her alive while her mind raced with every possibility of what could still be wrong and what could come.
Even for an archaeologist, Lara's life was more dangerous than most.]
[Felicia, as strangely ditzy as she could be at times, may have missed some of the story. Or may not. Trinity was a can of worms Lara hadn't really tried to drag out into the open, not with her, but it was entirely possible that her partner had in fact picked up on it anyway. Lara wasn't exactly hiding it, just not directly involving her.
The sound of a voice and feet on stone drew Lara upright, whirling reflexively, but thankfully she hadn't immediately gone for the gun at her waist. Fingers splayed out wide, she blinked in startled surprise.]
Felicia?!
[Hopping up, shaking the water off her hands, she stepped closer. Mud, blood, and sweat still streaked down her face, but there was a smile there. For her, there'd always be one.]
God, what are you doing all the way out here? Thought you were at camp.
The sound of a voice and feet on stone drew Lara upright, whirling reflexively, but thankfully she hadn't immediately gone for the gun at her waist. Fingers splayed out wide, she blinked in startled surprise.]
Felicia?!
[Hopping up, shaking the water off her hands, she stepped closer. Mud, blood, and sweat still streaked down her face, but there was a smile there. For her, there'd always be one.]
God, what are you doing all the way out here? Thought you were at camp.
Edited 2017-05-01 04:14 (UTC)
Well, I imagine that the magic carried in our emotions may play a part. Agriculture where I'm from is still strongly dictated by the climate and seasons. Farmers do what they can... but they can only do so much.
Fair enough. Still, most of these ingredients are still new to me; my planet and the Earth in my world are very far apart, so our flora and fauna are obviously quite different and that effects the differences in cuisine as well.
[Save for the mice, of course, who are wondering when they're going to start talking about doki-dokis instead of boring plant things.]
[Save for the mice, of course, who are wondering when they're going to start talking about doki-dokis instead of boring plant things.]
[They're getting there, mice. Be patient.]
Quite possibly. What sort of foods are common on your... planet?
[Forgive him; this is still an unfamiliar concept.]
If not beef, pork, or chicken... do you indulge in mutton or venison instead? What about bear?
Quite possibly. What sort of foods are common on your... planet?
[Forgive him; this is still an unfamiliar concept.]
If not beef, pork, or chicken... do you indulge in mutton or venison instead? What about bear?
[Clearly she needs to put him and Shiro in the same room then. ASTRONOMY!]
Venison... Ah, deer meat! But no, none of those animals existed on Altea at all. There are a few species that had superficial similarities to those native to Earth, but other than the mice I can't think of any that would be a closer match.
Venison... Ah, deer meat! But no, none of those animals existed on Altea at all. There are a few species that had superficial similarities to those native to Earth, but other than the mice I can't think of any that would be a closer match.
... Did you say bear? Are we still talking about the large ferocious omnivore, or a different creature?
The one and same. It's a fatty meat, but when it's prepared and cured properly it makes for an excellent jerky-- and you can't be too picky about your meals when you're travelling by foot.
But...
[He paused, looking at her curiously.]
Did you say 'Altea'?
But...
[He paused, looking at her curiously.]
Did you say 'Altea'?
I... yes. Yes, it's the name of my planet. You've heard of it?
[Could it be? She knows his world doesn't have much in the way of astronomy yet, that it might be just a similar name, but still. She also can't help the look that flickers about her face, like seeing the ghost of a loved one.]
[Could it be? She knows his world doesn't have much in the way of astronomy yet, that it might be just a similar name, but still. She also can't help the look that flickers about her face, like seeing the ghost of a loved one.]
Edited 2017-05-01 07:52 (UTC)
Not as a 'planet'...
[A sheepish smile graced his lips as he continued, and he wished he had a map on hand so he could provide a visual for Allura to study.]
The continent of Ylisse is made of three countries: Ylisse, Plegia to the west, and Regna Ferox to the north. These countries weren't always in their present form, you know-- times change, people change...
History happens.
The records from before Ylisse's founding are honestly a disorganized mess, but I recall spotting reference to a Kingdom of Altea that existed 2,000 years ago. It was the homeland of the Hero King, Marth-- who is also one of the ancient ancestors of the Exalted bloodline of Ylisse.
[A sheepish smile graced his lips as he continued, and he wished he had a map on hand so he could provide a visual for Allura to study.]
The continent of Ylisse is made of three countries: Ylisse, Plegia to the west, and Regna Ferox to the north. These countries weren't always in their present form, you know-- times change, people change...
History happens.
The records from before Ylisse's founding are honestly a disorganized mess, but I recall spotting reference to a Kingdom of Altea that existed 2,000 years ago. It was the homeland of the Hero King, Marth-- who is also one of the ancient ancestors of the Exalted bloodline of Ylisse.
[Some tell-tale signs of a problem were so obvious that even a ditzy 20-something would catch notice of them with enough time and exposure. While Felicia didn't know the full details, she did recall the many, many times Lara had returned to town with unexplained injuries, and her knowledge of weapon handling was so finely honed that it was beyond the skills of a mere layman anymore.
But, Felicia didn't need to know the details either. She trusted Lara, and knew that the details would come to light in their own time. Forcing the issue had the potential to ruin a friendship that she cherished, and she didn't want to risk that.
Lara's happiness meant the world to Felicia-- and seeing Lara like this made her nerves tremble with worry.]
I was-- but it's well passed time that you should have checked in, [Felicia said, unflinchingly stepping forward while she pulled a clean towel out of her bag.] I got worried. We'll have big trouble if anything happens out here.
[She looked up, blue eyes meeting Lara's with a firm determination that was uncommon with her dreamy demeanor.
There were times when even the Fool needed to be serious. This was one of them.]
But, Felicia didn't need to know the details either. She trusted Lara, and knew that the details would come to light in their own time. Forcing the issue had the potential to ruin a friendship that she cherished, and she didn't want to risk that.
Lara's happiness meant the world to Felicia-- and seeing Lara like this made her nerves tremble with worry.]
I was-- but it's well passed time that you should have checked in, [Felicia said, unflinchingly stepping forward while she pulled a clean towel out of her bag.] I got worried. We'll have big trouble if anything happens out here.
[She looked up, blue eyes meeting Lara's with a firm determination that was uncommon with her dreamy demeanor.
There were times when even the Fool needed to be serious. This was one of them.]
[That drew Lara up straight, her back stiffening, her eyes blinking in surprise. She looked up and scanned the horizon, noting the position of the sun and mentally cursed herself. She had missed check in, and she hadn't even thought about it. Felicia's worry was more than justified now, and Lara's stomach sank a little as her gaze finally met her friend's.]
Shit. Shit, I'm sorry, Felicia.
[Swallowing heavily, she stepped closer and took the girl's free hand in hers, the rough strength of it apparent even though she squeezed tenderly. Of course Felicia had been worried, and this was not the way to greet her. She may have been a softer person than Lara but that didn't mean she was any less important.]
I didn't mean to worry you, love. I just got...well...
[She gestures to her face, finally accepting the towel. She didn't use it yet, still holding onto Felicia's hand, smiling a self deprecating smile. Admittedly Felicia sometimes made her nervous, and she'd been a little reticent to bring her along instead of Jonah, but the big Maori had been laid up in the hospital and the other girl had practically insisted. And here Lara was, failing to live up to the promise of always checking in.]
I had a bit of a time of it, I guess. I must look a right mess, eh?
Shit. Shit, I'm sorry, Felicia.
[Swallowing heavily, she stepped closer and took the girl's free hand in hers, the rough strength of it apparent even though she squeezed tenderly. Of course Felicia had been worried, and this was not the way to greet her. She may have been a softer person than Lara but that didn't mean she was any less important.]
I didn't mean to worry you, love. I just got...well...
[She gestures to her face, finally accepting the towel. She didn't use it yet, still holding onto Felicia's hand, smiling a self deprecating smile. Admittedly Felicia sometimes made her nervous, and she'd been a little reticent to bring her along instead of Jonah, but the big Maori had been laid up in the hospital and the other girl had practically insisted. And here Lara was, failing to live up to the promise of always checking in.]
I had a bit of a time of it, I guess. I must look a right mess, eh?
[That hopeful light fades. She knew, even more than usual when something or someone brings forth that familiarity, but she still seems to be unable to stop from asking.]
A-ah, how interesting. ... If you'd like, I could show you my Altea. The amulets allow us to share images as well.
A-ah, how interesting. ... If you'd like, I could show you my Altea. The amulets allow us to share images as well.
A terrible one.
[A fight must have happened, from the look of things. The patterning of bruises and blood on Lara's face and hands didn't match that of a fall-- and Felicia knew well the gamut of injuries that could be caused simply by being clumsy.
No, this was something else, and her worry showed in the way her brow creased when she squeezed Lara's hand in return. Felicia had long accepted that there were some details that couldn't be shared, but that did little to ease the concern she felt whenever she found Lara with that bitter smile on her face. All she could do was take a breath to ease her nerves... and offer an anxious one in return.]
I'll bet you left them a bigger one, [Felicia added, reaching up to tenderly brush a few strands of Lara's hair from her brow while she spoke.]
You always do.
[A fight must have happened, from the look of things. The patterning of bruises and blood on Lara's face and hands didn't match that of a fall-- and Felicia knew well the gamut of injuries that could be caused simply by being clumsy.
No, this was something else, and her worry showed in the way her brow creased when she squeezed Lara's hand in return. Felicia had long accepted that there were some details that couldn't be shared, but that did little to ease the concern she felt whenever she found Lara with that bitter smile on her face. All she could do was take a breath to ease her nerves... and offer an anxious one in return.]
I'll bet you left them a bigger one, [Felicia added, reaching up to tenderly brush a few strands of Lara's hair from her brow while she spoke.]
You always do.
[The fading light in Allura's eyes was disappointing to behold, for it had made the flower-like depths of them glimmer in a way that was most fascinating while they waited for their Peromei Frapps. Perhaps, he could find a way to restore it once again...]
Do they? [He asked, brows lifting in his interest at that revelation.] How fascinating. There's something new to be found every day in this land.
...I won't press you over your lost land, [Robin added, knowing how the recollections of a land that no longer existed could pull at the heartstrings. He had seen it too many times, with another young royal who had lost everything.]
However, if you so wish, I don't mind sharing what I've seen of Ylisse with you.
Do they? [He asked, brows lifting in his interest at that revelation.] How fascinating. There's something new to be found every day in this land.
...I won't press you over your lost land, [Robin added, knowing how the recollections of a land that no longer existed could pull at the heartstrings. He had seen it too many times, with another young royal who had lost everything.]
However, if you so wish, I don't mind sharing what I've seen of Ylisse with you.
[That does get a small smile out of her.]
I'd like that, actually. Thank you. Would you like to go first or...?
I'd like that, actually. Thank you. Would you like to go first or...?
Yeah. Yeah. I...definitely gave them what for.
[Felicia, for all her flaws, was surprisingly perceptive. She'd definitely grown to recognize the signs that Lara had been fighting, even if the last scion of the Crofts never spoke of it. Sighing softly, Lara leaned into that touch, letting Felicia touch her cheek. Her smile grew more genuine then, a light finally touching her eyes.]
We should probably make our way to the tent. I'll...explain there.
[All of it, she means. Because Felicia shouldn't keep living in the dark like this. Not any longer. Still sore, she tried putting more weight on her leg and grunted in pain.]
May need your help though. One of the bastards nicked my leg. Nothing serious, but it's definitely something slowing me down.
[Felicia, for all her flaws, was surprisingly perceptive. She'd definitely grown to recognize the signs that Lara had been fighting, even if the last scion of the Crofts never spoke of it. Sighing softly, Lara leaned into that touch, letting Felicia touch her cheek. Her smile grew more genuine then, a light finally touching her eyes.]
We should probably make our way to the tent. I'll...explain there.
[All of it, she means. Because Felicia shouldn't keep living in the dark like this. Not any longer. Still sore, she tried putting more weight on her leg and grunted in pain.]
May need your help though. One of the bastards nicked my leg. Nothing serious, but it's definitely something slowing me down.
If that's what makes you comfortable.
[He chuffed and, with one final smile, closed his eyes and concentrated on an image of the bustling streets of Ylisstol. The warmth of joy and an overflowing sense of hope could be felt through this one single image-- and it was clear even with a glance that, although the palace stood high on a hill in the distance, it was the people that was the true lifeblood of the Halidom.
For all of Chrom and Emmeryn's works, none of it could have happened if the people didn't already have a seed of hope in their hearts.]
[He chuffed and, with one final smile, closed his eyes and concentrated on an image of the bustling streets of Ylisstol. The warmth of joy and an overflowing sense of hope could be felt through this one single image-- and it was clear even with a glance that, although the palace stood high on a hill in the distance, it was the people that was the true lifeblood of the Halidom.
For all of Chrom and Emmeryn's works, none of it could have happened if the people didn't already have a seed of hope in their hearts.]
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