[NEXUS] HALO 165: Disturbing the Fishy Neighbors Since Forever

[Lady Serpentine]

Lellienth smiles at her reassuringly.

"Mel it is, then. But is something wrong? You seem scared."

[Quinsar]

I am Madam Lisa's companion. I assure you that I have been majorly reformed of my evil ways by Madam Lisa.
He nods.

[FireFox]

Oh, okay. Kyne blushes and looks to Sioda for help with this whole "talking" thing. She could also use some pointers with the "not making things worse" thing.

[Moofin Bard]

I'm not sca-okay I am a little. But I guess I haven't met anyone like you before. You look different. What are you?

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Jezzie nods.
Nice to meet you.
But Cruik you really shouldn't be up and about like this.

[Beans]

Oh, okay. Kyne blushes and looks to Sioda for help with this whole "talking" thing. She could also use some pointers with the "not making things worse" thing.

Sioda bites her lip, mouthing "just hold her".
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Kelly slinks through the halls; Carrie's recent tragedy allows her to move more freely without the fear of seeing her mother.

[Lady Serpentine]

"I'm a drow, or dark elf. Does that help?"

[Quinsar]

I don't wanna stay in bed, Jezzie...

[Moofin Bard]

Yeah I guess so.
I mean they didn't have anything but humans and other catpeople in the lab so I wouldn't know.

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Jezzie sighs and concedes.
Fine if that's what you want.

[FireFox]

Kynegetis tries to put her arm around Carrie's shoulder and pull her closer. She also makes another attempt at changing the subject. Hey, Sioda... why is Angela learning how to heal people without magic? That's, well, not her usual thing.

[Quinsar]

Thank you.
Would you like me to make you dinner, Jezzie?

[Beans]

Kynegetis tries to put her arm around Carrie's shoulder and pull her closer. She also makes another attempt at changing the subject. Hey, Sioda... why is Angela learning how to heal people without magic? That's, well, not her usual thing.

She, uh, wants to retire and become a medical responder.
She and I talked a bit about it.

Carrie snuggles closer.

[Lady Serpentine]

"Well, do you have any questions about me that are more specific, then? I'll try to help, if I know what you want to know."

[FireFox]

Oh yeah? I find that hard to believe. I thought all she cared about was seducing people. She gives her fellow Aspect a smile that Carrie can't see. Hopefully they can communicate a positive message.

[Beans]

You'd be surprised.
Sioda smirks; Carrie shifts and yawns.

[FireFox]

Kyne tries to gently rub Carrie's wings. Come on Sioda, do you really expect me to believe that she wants to help people? She comes from a whole family of bloodthirsty killers.

[Beans]

Sometime the apple does fall far.
Or something.
I dunno. Carrie's from a line of crazy claymore-swingers and I've yet to see her start a swords-only barfight.

[FireFox]

At any rate, I'm glad. It's always better to help people than to hurt them. Hopefully Carrie gets the message.

[Beans]

Carrie smiles and nods, yawning again. Grief makes you a sleepy peepy.

[FireFox]

Hey, do you want me to leave so you can get some sleep? Kyne really doesn't want to be Carrie's security blanket/cuddle buddy for the night. Maybe she can get Angela to switch with her instead.

[Beans]

Well, I...
Carrie frowns, but Sioda comes over.
I think she'll be fine with me.
Carrie nods slowly.

[FireFox]

The Aspect tries to hug the death goddess. Angela is almost finished yel- er, talking with dad, Sam, and Matt. Would you like me to send her in?

[Beans]

Carrie nods gratefully.
Th-thanks.
She hugs her tightly.

[FireFox]

Take care. I need you to go shopping with me and teach me how to be normal. Kyne smiles and walks out. A few minutes later, Angela walks in, trying to compose herself after an hour of yelling. Hey Carrie. How are you?

In related news, Matt walks out of the strategy room after an hour of being yelled at. He looks exactly like a kicked puppy.

[Beans]

Carrie looks vaguely like a child whose teddy bear has been taken away for the night.
Back to the numbness, Angela.
I don't know if it's better or worse than the grieving.
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Kelly watches the angel from around the corner.
Ugh.
It's that guy.
Contract-girl's father. The angel dad.

[FireFox]

Angela tries to give Sioda a passionate kiss and then sits on the bed next to Carrie. Hopefully it'll pass.


After a few seconds, Matt slowly starts to realize he's being observed. He looks over at the corner. Hello?

[Beans]

... Oh.
Hi.
She blinks.
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Sioda smiles; Carrie goes to lean her head on Angela's shoulder.
I hope so.
I really hope so.

[FireFox]

Matt smiles at Kelly and holds out his hand. I'm Matthew. Are you new here?


The foxgirl snuggles up against her. Everything is going to turn out great in the end.

[Beans]

Carrie nods.
I hope so.
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She doesn't shake.
... Kelly.
And... I've been around a week or two.

[FireFox]

So... Was Kyne helping you out?


The paladin sticks his hand in his pocket. Oh, well it's nice to meet you, Kelly. May I ask why you're here?

[Beans]

Observation purposes.
She doesn't look him in the eye.
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Y-yeah.
She rests her head on Angela's chest.
She's got your kindness.