spellgrinders | ( TDM #7 )

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You blink and that's all it takes. At first, the picture doesn't come in clear, like you're waiting for a screen to fully load -- more aptly, it's like you're waiting for a camera to focus so you can find image clarity. Before you happened to rapidly close your eyes and open them, your life was normal...well, normal for you, anyway. Fighting an alien, making a quesadilla, dying. And then that blurry picture suddenly takes over.

There's a lot to take in here -- you feel weird, your surroundings are weird. Everything is just weird. For starters, there's that new piece of jewelry inserted in the space above your chest. That certainly wasn't there before you opened your eyes.

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If this is some kind of a prank, I swear...

[ One of his friends might've done such a thing, probably. But Laphicet forgets about this the moment he notices Lapis' hand reaching to her chest. ]

Are you hurt?

[ That would be the worst—he can't even use his healing artes right now. ]

If it is, I'll make sure to do even worse to them.

[Lapis is certainly petty and vengeful enough to do so, her expression still neutral even as she thinks of the best ways to get back at... whoever has done this.

But his concern snaps her out of her plots for revenge, shaking her head as she lets her hand drop to her side once more.]

No, I just found something... weird on me, when I found myself here. It's like a piece of jewellery put into my chest, so I was thinking that was related to the loss of power thing. [She sounds pretty calm about having something implanted in her - but inwardly she is fretting a bit.]

You sounded really scary...

[ That was the intention, he can tell, but maybe saying it out loud wasn't the best idea. Time will tell. ]

A piece of jewellery? [ At that moment, Laphicet's hand goes to his own chest before he even realizes it. There's something there under his fingers—something unfamiliar—and he can feel it. ] I think I might have it too. Maybe it really is connected to our power loss.

[ The way he said it makes it sound like some kind of disease, but his face lights up soon enough. ]

But we can look for someone who knows what is going on together, right?

[And Lapis actually nods in agreement with that.]

I've been called scary a lot before.

[She isn't really the type to keep quiet about her thoughts - both good and bad. But it's equally parts a relief and a worry to hear he has the same; glad she isn't alone in this, but he seems so young...

Her eyes take a moment to look over the skyline in front of them, mulling where to go first before blinking in surprise at how he wants to go together. But still, she doesn't hesitate to nod - finally stepping away from the rail and moving closer to him.]

Mmhm, of course. Best to look together than wander around alone.

[ Lapis is so honest about this that he doesn't even know what to say at first. If she's not scared of being called scary a lot, then she truly must be a scary person.

Or, at the very least, she's capable of doing scary things. Whichever it is...Laphicet doesn't seem to be too bothered—not for too long. ]

It's okay, I don't mind. [ He gives her a soft smile...because that's clearly what people do in such situation. ] I know a few scary people.

[ And speaking of people, Laphicet takes a look around. Why does this place seem so deserted. ]

Shouldn't a city this big be more...lively?

[And he surprises her again, his words ones she's not used to hearing - but then again, it sounds like he's used to scary people. Still, she gives him a soft smile in return, the expression brief but genuine - the fact he doesn't seem to mind her scariness meaning a lot to her.]

I'm glad to hear you don't mind. [Though the smile fades at his query, glancing around before nodding - somewhere like this should be swarming with people.]

It should be. Places like this usually have at least a few crowds. [She's quiet for a moment, before moving towards the door leading inside - pushing it open and peeking inside, her brows furrowing slightly once more.]

I can't hear anyone inside either. Maybe there will be more people further down.

I hope so...it would be really creepy if there was no one else besides us here.

[ Laphicet follows right away and tries in order to take a look inside too. ]

I think we should go and see how is it down there. Maybe we've arrived during dinner time or something like that?

[ It would mean that people in this city are very serious about sticking to their schedules...but he's not sure if that's really it and his doubts ring in his voice. ]

[Lapis keeps the door open so he can take a look - a soft, thoughtful hum escaping her as she peeks around. Moving to step inside, waiting for Laphicet to follow before they step further in - at least the inside is still light up, just eerily empty.]

Maybe, though I'm not sure if I would like to be in a city that serious about their schedules. [People like that could be even scarier than her...

For now though, it's time to go have a look around - the stairway down luckily open as well, so it's further down they go.]

Oh, and I'm Lapis. I just remembered I didn't introduce myself.

Neither would I...it's kind of boring that way. But even if that's true, maybe we won't have to stay here too long.

[ He already has to deal with imposed bedtimes, and that's more than enough. ]

Lapis? [ A bit surprised—her name is similar to his own, even if just a little—Laphicet tilts his head. ] I like it. Nice to meet you, Lapis. I'm Laphicet.

Mmhm, super boring. And I hope so, or we at least get our powers back.

[Since it feels really strange to be without them, and she doesn't approve. And hearing the similarity of their names prompts a blink, before she smiles softly once more.]

Nice to meet you too, Laphicet. You have a really nice name. [Though her smile fades as they get lower down, the silence still thick around them.]

I can't hear anyone down here either... I'm starting to think we're the only ones in here.

[ The comment about his name makes him grin from ear to ear—the name he's been given is very special to him, after all. ]

Thank you. [ He's right behind Lapis, making sure to keep up with her. ] No one...? Really? Does that mean...we're alone here?

[ It's exactly what it means. And he's blushing again. ]

( TDM #7 )

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