TP - PERIDOT DORM 1.0

[impacter]

If any of the Peridots die, we shall make a new dorm PC (unless the dead, idk, become ghosts or something).

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[noellemadic]

We're done for.

[Noelle pretty much plops herself on another beanbag, collapsing like she ran out of energy. She just said that, like she already resigned herself to some very horrible events for the foreseeable future. This really feels like a monkey's paw wish thing for her]

[fullswingkiss]

So you believe his tale about his 'Father'?

[ It's... uhhh... hard not to, after that display, but he's a normal man from normal 2021 and he can't do this. Give him a moment. ]

[noellemadic]

I think that I'm here looking like this is enough reason for me to believe there's something powerful going on.

[Noelle, you can't say that and not give an explanation]

[fullswingkiss]

That is your point of concern?

[ Not the gory display they were all just forced to watch like a nightmare in 4D? Curious. ]

Do you mind elaborating?

[noellemadic]

I'm...a little numb to that sort of thing.

[Worm is a dark canon, and Noelle herself has...quite the number of casualties in her past. Blood has stopped being a thing for her. That's not a good thing in the slightest]

I have legs again. It's been about a year since I, well, you get the point.

[Since her lower half was replaced with absolute body horror the size of a house. But she tries to make it sound like she had lost her legs, instead of them turning into something else]

[fullswingkiss]

[ ..... ]

That is quite the marvel indeed.

[ He seems to recall there had been a floating apple among their compatriots earlier, but that just slotted into the fever-dream-like atmosphere of the rest of this. The same went for the way Don Quixote was put back together. But... Going from amputated legs to fully functional ones is a much more comprehensive miracle. ]

Forgive the invasive nature of this question, but are there any signs of the 'reattachment' remaining, felt or otherwise?

[noellemadic]

Nothing, no signs of anything. It all feels like nothing ever happened to me.

[She feels...normal. In every way possible. And that's really unnerving her because what if it's temporary? What if the moment she eats something, she finds out she's still got that horrid power, and she begins mutating again? And if she does the complete opposite, witholding herself from eating or drinking anything, and she ends up going into another rampage and kills everybody?

The mere thought of either scenario is enough to send shivers down her spine]

I have full movement. It's...like I'm learning to walk again.

[fullswingkiss]

[ That's... ]

A full miracle healing, then. Downright biblical.

[ It lends unfortunate credence to everything they've been told. Ainosuke looks at his hands, tensely folded in his lap. It isn't hard to buy the idea that God would judge him, but that doesn't make it any more comfortable. ]

[noellemadic]

It's starting to feel like it's some...convoluted extorsion scheme. Do whatever He wants or you get this taken away. I doubt I'm the only one in this kinda situation.

[Others probably would keep it under wraps better than Noelle does, though!]

[impacter]

Now, now, don't go drowning in despair just yet. That's exactly what he'd want to hear.

[Spite! Let it power you!!!!!

Ah, she's so young, though. Poor girl. He sighs, pushing himself up for a moment.]

Stay there. I'll see if I can find a pitcher of water in the kitchenette. We'll be no good for anything if we don't take care of ourselves.

[noellemadic]

...thanks. I don't need much, so don't worry about it. Have some tea or coffee or whatever floats your boat.

[She's not trying to be discourteous, she's trying to be polite, from what she remembers before she, uh, well, before her canon happened]

Besides, it's better to not get too used to this place.

[impacter]

I'd prefer not to get too comfortable, either, it's true.

[Given that there's no food in the dorms because GOD IS MEAN I GUESS :crymeow: they'll have to just stay hydrated for now. He continues his chatter from the kitchenette as he fumbles around for dishware.]

I know you were firm in not wanting to stay when we crossed paths earlier. Do you have something you want to get back to, more than anything?

[noellemadic]

...no. I don't.

[Noelle says that and goes silent and then, well, decides to add something to make it less concerning:]

I just want to go out there and have something at all. Staying here when I didn't even want to be here won't be it.

[A+ job saying something less concerning, Noelle, you nailed it]

[impacter]

[...

Something twists at his gut at that, though it feels a little empty.]

That sounds very lonely, doesn't it?

Still. To not want to be where you are is a start. No need to grow content in it if you want change.

[noellemadic]

I think the part that bothers me about this place is that I have no idea what's going on.

[Yes, there's that invitation! But an invitation can lie!]

[impacter]

Do you not trust the explanation given to us?

[Like, there's a lot going on here that doesn't make sense, but they can at least start at the most concrete part.]

[noellemadic]

At this point I think it's best not to trust it at all.

[Ever since she saw the chapel's stained glass, she decided to take everything in bad faith]

[impacter]

Mm.

While I'd say skepticism is deserved, we're dealing with a power none of us understand and some very firm rules that are expected. Even if we do not trust the motivations or identities of those around us, and even if we don't fully understand how it works, it will still be safer to treat their expectations as a firm truth until we find more information.

Especially seeing what happened to Don today. That was as harsh of a warning as one could be given. [Outside of, like... straight up murder.]

[noellemadic]

...I guess you're right. As much as I hate to take that stuff as a firm truth, I'll try to for the time being.

[She's not happy about it, but she will try!

Oh hey...she raises her head a little]

I just realized, you're the guy with the weird grave I checked earlier.

[pimpplan]

[ He'll take a beat before moving over next to Noelle, squatting down near where she plopped herself on. ]

Come on now, don't let yourself get down in the dumps already, okay? Don't give that creep the satisfaction about it all getting to you.

[noellemadic]

Sorry to say this, but I have never been a cheery person either way.

[Not that she's against Zelos saying this to her. If anything, it's better than a whole lot of other things that could be said to her]

[pimpplan]

Nothing wrong with that, especially with what just happened. Though I'm sure you've got a cute smile, too.

[ kill! him! now! ]

Just don't give up hope so quickly, okay?

[noellemadic]

...you're the kind of guy who won't give up until I say I won't give up, aren’t you?

[It's hard to have hope but it does come a little easier when you're shaped like a person, so maybe she can try!]

[pimpplan]

Not a chance, I'm afraid.

[noellemadic]

Annoying. But fine, I won't give up.

[She gives a half-assed thumbs up]

My outlook has improved thanks to you. What wouldn't I do without you.

[So highly deadpan and sarcastic, but hey, she won't despair anymore...in Zelos' presence, at least!]