Interesting Iscribble RP

Altodd: ... That's it? Just a shrug? :/

Todd: Leave her alone, Altodd. If she wants to talk, she'll talk.

Altodd: >:/

Harry: <___<

Mia: S'okay, Todd. I guess I'm just trying to take it all in...

Key: It takes a little getting used to, yeah... You'll get the hang of everything eventually. <:/

Claire: ...

Todd: How long have we even BEEN in the Between World? Has it been weeks? Months? YEARS?

Harry: Hard to tell with the Creators shifting around everything and screwing stuff up.

Altodd: ...

Todd: ... Wow. I wonder how many holidays we missed...

Harry: That's not important right now.

Todd: ... I miss Christmas with Mom. I went home for Christmas. Yup.

Harry: ...

Claire: *stays quiet* ...

Key: <:( ... *leans against Todd*

Mia: ...Will we ever get to go back?

Harry: ... *Quietly, practically to himself* ... Probably not.

Todd: *He can feel his throat tighten from him reminding himself of his mother. He leans against Key, squeezing his eyes shut. He can't help but let out a tiny sob*

Altodd: *notices* ! ... D:> *He curls up a bit, resting his head on his knees. He doesn't want to be reminded of his mother either. Or HIS Harry or HIS Sam, or even Bo* ...

Claire: *puts an arm around Harry's shoulders, resting her head against his arm* ...

Key: *hugs Todd tightly, resting her head against his* ...

Mia: *realizes that she's hit a sore topic for the others, and decides not to talk anymore, from fear of mentioning something else no one wants to discuss. she tosses her half-eaten meal into the fire out of frustration*

Harry: *leans on Claire a bit* ...

Todd: *cries against Key*

Altodd: *Feels somewhat awkward in this situation, having nothing left of his universe to miss* ... <:/

Claire: *nuzzles Harry's cheek*

Key: *hold back a sniffle for Todd's sake, rubbing his back as he cries*

Mia: *sits there awkwardly, already missing home...*

Harry: *appreciates Claire*

Todd: *Cries until he's done, sniffling*

Altodd: <:/ ... *is tempted to just get up and leave*

Blood Puppet: *comes back with Lucifer*

Lucifer: ... What's all this negative energy for?

Mia: *quietly* homesick.

Key: *hugs Todd, nuzzling into his cheek* ...

Claire: *is quiet* ...

Lucifer: Ah, well, it's not like your home is a very welcoming place, right?

Altodd: ... No. It's not.

Todd: *sniffling*

Harry: ...

Blood Puppet: *Approaches Mia* Enjoy the deer?

Mia: *quietly* Mhmm...

Key: *just holds Todd* ...

Claire: ...

Blood Puppet: Well at least there's that, right? *He sits down next to Mia, putting an arm around her* ... Concordia still has its perks.

Todd: *A bit more relaxed now*

Harry: Maybe we should sleep.

Lucifer: Perhaps.

Altodd: I wonder how the others are doing.

Mia: *leans against Blood Puppet with a quiet sigh*

Key: They know how to take care of themselves... they have death city's soldiers as a backup, too, so... I think they'll be fine.

Claire: *nods* ...

Blood Puppet: *Nuzzles Mia*

Altodd: ... My other self misses Shidako.

Todd: ... But you don't.

Altodd: Not one bit. Even if I AM the one who doomed Sam.

Todd: <:(

Harry: This isn't sleeping.

Lucifer: Let them have their conversation.

Mia: *nuzzles him back, still a bit upset about the mask, and that he won't take it off...*

Key: Harry's right, we should be resting... <:(

Claire: ...

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Todd: *Continues cooking the meat himself* :/

Altodd: *Kinda just sits there* ...

Harry <3

Key: *grabs the raw meat, stands up, then walks over to Altodd, offering it to him with an apologetic look on her face*

Mia: <:/ ....

Claire: <3

Altodd: *He takes the meat and gives Key a small smile as thanks, as well as to reassure her that it's alright*

Todd: *glares at Altodd from behind Key*

Harry: <3

Key: *returns the smile, and goes to sit back down by Tod, cutting another piece of meat out for herself*

Mia: *is hungry, but she stays back for a little while. she feels like the others need a bit of space for the time being...*

Claire: <3

Todd: *finishes up cooking the meat and sits back to eat it*

Altodd: *Eats the raw meat. He doesn't mind how he's changed as a werewolf, though he knows his other self is thoroughly disgusted by it. While that personality tries repressing that inner-beast, this Altodd embraces it*

Harry: Oh, I should eat something. ^^;

Claire: ! That'd be a good idea. ^^;

Key: Oh-- *puts the meat on the stick and holds the stick out to Harry* :)

Mia: ...

Harry: *takes it* Thank you, Key. :)

Todd: *eats his meat*

Altodd: *devours*

Key: Mhmm. :) *turns to Mia* Are you hungry?

Mia: Huh? Oh, uh, yeah I guess.

Key: *cuts a piece out for her, and hands it to her on a stick*

Mia: *takes the stick, and sits closer to the fire to cook it* Thanks. :)

Key: ^^

Claire: *scoots up with the rest of them, enjoying the fire's warmth*

Altodd: *Appreciates Mia's company, finding her more new face friendlier than the ones he's used to. Save for Key. He smiles a bit at Mia as well*

Todd: *Eeeaaats*

Harry: Eats by Claire* :)

Mia: *gives Altodd a grin, holding her meal over the fire. from what she knows, all Altodd really needs is for the others to give him a second chance, and she was already more than willing to do so. hopefully, that would help him*

Key: *eats*

Claire: *sits by Harry, happy to just watch the others eat. she was already full*

Altodd: *He finishes quickly, practically a vacuum when it comes to food -- meat especially* Uh... Thanks Todd. For hunting the deer.

Todd: Uh, sure. No problem. *Eats*

Harry: It's always nice to have a decent meal out here.

Key: Yeah, really... considering how we didn't even EAT in the Blank Space... Ugh.

Claire: *nods in agreement* Ugh is right.

Mia: *isn't quite sure what the rest of them are talking about, so she just nibbles on her food*

Key: In any case, we have leftovers. If anyone's willing to carry this thing. Or have seconds.

Harry: It's too dangerous to just lug around a deer carcass. Plus the meat would rot before the day's even over. It's best to eat what we can NOW.

Todd: Aye aye, captain! :D *rips off another chunk and puts it on a stick to cook*

Altodd: *takes a bit more and eats it*

Key: *takes a bit more for herself*

Mia: *isn't very hungry. she continues to nibble on the first piece* ...

Claire: *glances around, wondering where Lucifer and Blood Puppet had gone--she hadn't really been paying attention*

Harry: *Takes some more meat and cooks it* What's wrong, Claire? :/

Altodd: ... Mia? Are you okay?

Todd: :/ ... *Just keeps eating his meat*

Claire: We're two heads short. :/

Key: They went to go find Blood Puppet something to eat I think.

Claire: Oh.

Mia: Hm? *looks up at Altodd* Oh, no I'm fine. Just not hungry.

Altodd: Kinda weird... Since we've been walking all day. <:/

Harry: *Eats* :/

Todd: *Eats* ^^;

Mia: *shrugs* Mm.

Key: *eats*

Claire: *sits and waits* ...

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Blood Puppet: Ah. And have you improved?

Altodd: ... She has.

Todd: Deer is good! Deer is good! :D

Harry: >__>;

Lucifer: ...

Mia: Heh. I like to think so, yeah. At least I'm not waving it around like an idiot anymore. :P

Key: Yes it is, now calm down. :P

Claire: *comes back with a bunch of firewood*

Todd: XD;

Blood Puppet: Well good. Maybe now you'll be able to defend yourself a bit better. <:P

Altodd: ...

Harry: Oh good, you're back! :D

Lucifer: Lay it down, Claire.

Mia: Maybe. :P Still think I need more lessons though, if Altodd's up for it.

Claire: ^^ *sets the firewood down in a pile*

Key: *is chopping up the deer, scrunching her nose at the icky job*

Todd: You know, I CAN help you. :P

Blood Puppet: Well of COURSE you need more lessons -- You can't learn sword fighting in a day! D:

Altodd: ... I can teach her more.

Blood Puppet: ... Well... Well alright then! Good! :/

Lucifer: *Goes into his demon form and digs up the grass around the wood to make a dirt patch, then he turns back and sets the wood on fire* ...

Harry: :)

Key: Well, okay fine. :P *moves aside to give him room* Jeez, there's enough meat here to keep us going for a WEEK.

Mia: Yay, I can be useful! :D *is genuinely looking forward to this*

Claire: :) *goes to sit by Harry, glad that he isn't avoiding her anymore*

Blood Puppet: Just don't go running head-first into danger, Love. <:P

Altodd: ... Heh.

Todd: I like meat! 8D

Lucifer: ...

Harry: *Smiles at Claire, scooting closer to her* <3

Lucifer: ... Is Blood Puppet hungry?

Blood Puppet: ! *Looks over at Lucifer* ... A, uh... A little, yes. <:/

Key: *snickers at Todd's enthusiasm*

Mia: Oh don't worry, I won't--*glances up at Lucifer when he speaks, and wonders what he has in mind*

Claire: *scoots closer as well, resting her head against his shoulder* <3

Todd: Is it ready yet? Is it ready yet? 8D

Lucifer: No. I wonder if there's any more soldiers wandering around here...

Blood Puppet: ... That'd be nice. D;>

Altodd: ...

Harry: *rests his head on Claire's* <3

Key: Todd, shh. XP *sticks a piece of the meat on a longer stick and holds it over the fire*

Mia: ...

Claire: *is very comfortable there, resting against Harry*

Todd: I'm allowed to be excited! I'm hungry from the stag-chasing I got! <:D

Lucifer: I can accompany you on a hunt, Blood Puppet.

Blood Puppet: Well, aren't you a sweet, big, strong man to offer little old me some company.

Lucifer: |8C ...

Blood Puppet: C'mon then, Lucy. *wanders off*

Lucifer: ... That's not -- That's not my name.

Harry: *is happy with Claire*

Altodd: ...

Key: ...You got chased by a stag? 8I

Mia: *snickers in amusement*

Claire: <3

Todd: All to get our dinner. Had to climb a tree with the dead dear on my back! ;D

Altodd: ...

Blood Puppet and Lucifer: *Leave*

Harry: <3

Key: Sheesh. *shakes her head, then looks over at Altodd* Hey, do you still eat meat raw?

Mia: ...??

Claire: <3

Altodd: ... Yes. I do.

Todd: Freak.

Altodd: Zombie.

Todd: Werewolf.

Altodd: Nut-case.

Todd: Asshole.

Altodd: *huffs*

Todd: *smiles victoriously*

Harry: *blissfully unaware* <3

Key: *unamused with their ongoing antagonism, she shoves the stick with the half-cooked meat at Todd, and goes to cut out a piece for Altodd, grumbling something about "stupid boys and their stupid fights"*

Mia: *sighs. whatever had happened between the three of them, she might never know, but... she just wasn't used to seeing how their attitudes have changed*

Claire: *quite oblivious* <3

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Harry: Well I meant when you DO need it. XP

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Altodd: *Walks and avoids Lucifer. In his mind, he speaks to his other personality* ... So why haven't you come back? You're the more likable one.

N. Altodd: *In his head* You should stay out longer. Maybe it'll make you feel better if you do.

Altodd: Better?

N. Altodd: Like more accepted.

Claire: My "thank you" still stands. :P *briefly kisses him, then looks around* ...Why is Todd taking so long?

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Mia: ... So um... What's the deal with Altodd? If you don't mind sharing, of course, I can understand if you don't. He seems like a nice guy...

Key: ...He's... well, he's an alternate version of MY Todd. Kind of like, what he would be like if things had gone differently.

Mia: Oh. Okay, that explains why there's two of them. :I

Harry: Well, either the deer's giving him a hard time or he got distracted by his own hallucinations. <:/

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Altodd: *Quietly* ... I don't NEED to feel more accepted. I'm just here because you don't want me to die...

N. Altodd: But you want to help the others. <:/

Altodd: ... To make up for all I've done.

Claire: ! Do you think we should go look for him? D:>

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Key: ...

Mia: ...I have to say this right now, he's really hot.

Key: *snorts* Where did THAT come from?

Mia: No, no really! I mean, have you SEEN the guy?

Key: Obviously. :P

Mia: Heheh. You can apply the sentiment to Todd, too--I remember when he showed up at the dorm that one time, asking if you wanted to go to the pool with him and Harry. Your face was priceless!

Key: ...dorm?

Mia: ...Whuh. Oh. Time-things, okay, where I'm from, we were roommates. :I

Key: ...Oh.

Harry: ... Maybe, yeah.

Todd: *throws a deer down in front of them from the trees*

Harry: *jumps back, startled* !!!

Todd: *Hops down* You found me!

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Altodd: ... I've done some terrible things.

N. Altodd: I'm YOU, you think I don't know that?

Altodd: ... I'm just saying. Since you seem so sure of yourself that I have that RIGHT to be accepted again.

N. Altodd: Well I got along with people, and I'm --

Altodd: Me. I know. I get it.

Claire: !! *also jumps* Ah--! W-Well done. What took you so long? o___o

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Mia: Yeah. And I like to think we got along really well. <:P

Key: *smiles* I can believe that.

Mia: *returns the smile, and nudges her with her elbow* Now, don't start getting all mushy with me. *leans her head back against the tree* ...This is all so different, though. I can't tell whether I prefer this or the friggin zombies...

Key: It's um... it's different.

Todd: Well, in my attempt to kill this little lady right here, I managed to piss off her mate, understandably. I kinda had to dodge around the place, kill the deer, then climb up a tree before I got gored.

Harry: DB ...

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Altodd: ... Maybe I should head back. I dunno.

N. Altodd: Maybe you should.

Altodd: ... *He starts walking back*

Claire: ... Well. I'm glad that didn't happen. D8 Let's head back to camp, I'm pretty sure everyone else is starving.

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Mia: Well, YEAH... At least with the zombies, you knew what to expect...

Key: I guess so...

Todd: Well I know I am! ^^

Harry: ...

*They head back*

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Altodd: *Comes back. He greets them quietly and with a tiny wave* ... Hey.

Lucifer: *Also comes back, but snorts when he sees that Altodd's back as well* >:/ ...

Mia: *waves back* ^^

Key: *smiles*

Claire: *returns with Todd and Harry* c:

Altodd: *Avoids eye contact with Key and sits down by himself against a tree* ...

Lucifer: *Gives Altodd a hardened glare*

Todd: *Just ignores Altodd's existence completely, throwing the deer down onto the ground* C:

Harry: *waves at them* Oh, where's Blood Puppet? Oh wait, he doesn't eat deer, nevermind... >__>;

Mia: <:I

Key: *the smile vanishes* ... *sighs, and stands up* Yay, time to cut this thing open. :I

Claire: Whoop--we need a fire. Be right back. :I *heads back into the forest to gather up some firewood*

Harry: Claire wait! Lucifer -- He -- Fire -- ! *sighs*

Todd: I'll cut it! I can cut! :D

Altodd: ...

Lucifer: *glaaaares at Altodd*

Blood Puppet: *slinks back over to the others* ...

Key: *holds her claws up* I think I can do a better job at it. :P

Mia: *snorts in amusement, then spots Blood Puppet* :D! *waves him over*

Blood Puppet: ! *He smiles a little and walks over to Mia* ... So anything interesting go on while I was on my walk?

Altodd: ...

Harry: :/ *waits for Claire*

Todd: Have at it, then. :P

Lucifer: *Glaaaaare*

Mia: Not much, really, besides sword practice. :P

Key: :P *proceeds to skin and cut the deer open*

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Harry: *Looks up at Claire* ! Hey, I don't feel afraid of you anymore! <:D ...!! Oh no, are you hungry?? You must be -- I can help with that! D8 *runs over to Claire*

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Altodd: You've got the right idea down, but you just need to keep practicing until you can really get used to the weight. Oh -- My name's Altodd, by the way. If you didn't already know that. :/

Blood Puppet: ...

Claire: Ah--! Calm down, there's no rush, Harry. ^^;

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Mia: *drops her arms again with a quiet huff* It's nice to meet you, Altodd. I'm Mia. :) *holds a hand out to him*

Key: ... :)

Harry: Ooohh yes there is! You're hungry, and we can't have THAT.

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Altodd: <:) *He shakes her hand* So that's your name? I'll be sure to remember that.

Blood Puppet: *Doesn't look. He doesn't know Altodd too well, other than him apparently being a rapist. Blood Puppet doesn't trust the man training Mia like he is*

Claire: Ah... well, okay, if you insist. <:P *beckons him closer*

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Mia: Three letters, not too hard. C;

Key: X)

Harry: *Happily moves closer to Claire* Have at me. Drink as much as you want. :)

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Altodd: ... Funny how all the women in my life end up having three letters in their name. Or at least, what they want to be called uses three letters. Sam, Key, and now Mia. Heh.

Blood Puppet: >:/ ...

Claire: *corrects him* Only as much as I need. <:P *is a bit hesitant to drink without charming him, still convinced that it's a trick, but she does anyway, biting into his neck*

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Mia: *smiles a bit* Heheh. That's kind of a funny coincidence, I have to admit. :P

Key: ...

Harry: *Moans happily when she does this*

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Altodd: ... Yeah... Funny. *He looks away, off at a random cluster of trees* ... Keep practicing, alright?

Blood Puppet: ...

Claire: *lets out a quiet moan of her own, finding that she enjoyed this more when he did as well. she drinks, savoring the taste while she can, knowing that she can't just drink him dry, no matter how much she wants to*

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Mia: ... <:/ *goes back to practicing*

Key: ...

Harry: *Strokes Claire's cheek as she drinks from him, encouraging her to keep going*

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Altodd: *He ends up watching Mia again, looking at her technique and every once in a while giving her tips*

Blood Puppet: *Just watches them, but mostly Altodd. Blood Puppet can't bring himself to trust him*

Claire: *doesn't need much encouragement to keep going, so she does, and doesn't stop until she can feel him growing weak in her arms. she then pulls away, lapping at the drips of blood that escape the bite marks she leaves behind*

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Mia: *learns as best as she can. this was something completely new to her, and it was a bit difficult to get a hang of it*

Key: *has sort of dozed off, too lost in thought to really notice her surroundings*

Harry: *He leans on her, dazed. Still he smiles widely at Claire*

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Altodd: *After a while* We've been going at this for enough time, I think. You wanna call it a day?

Blood Puppet: *Has never once stopped watching them*

Claire: *hugs him, holding him steady* Thank you.

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Mia: Oof. Yes, please. *puts her sword back in its sheath* Thanks for the lessons, by the way. <:P

Key: ...

Harry: This isn't something that needs to be thanked. <:P

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Altodd: Uh, sure. Helping out with stuff is... Something I need to do.

Blood Puppet: ...

Claire: Of course it is...

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Mia: Well, thanks all the same. :P

Key: ...

Harry: It's not, though! I'm always willing to give you my blood -- Always! <:P

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Altodd: *He gives her a small smile* ... Well then, no problem. I'll be taking a walk. Hopefully I can avoid Lucifer. *Leaves*

Blood Puppet: ... *Once Altodd is gone and Mia is "safe", he wanders off in another direction, needing time to think to himself*

Claire: Yes, but I don't always need it.

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Mia: :I ... *goes to sit against the tree by Key*

Key: ! *is pulled out of her thoughts by the movement, and looks up at Mia* Oh, hey.

Mia: Hey.

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Harry: TO -- TO MAKE GETTING AT MY BLOOD EASIER SOMEHOW! DB<

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Lucifer: It's YOUR business, though. You should be more concerned than this.

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Altodd: ... I guess so... *He starts walking back*

Claire: Harry, I don't ever "get at your blood," you offered! And you NEVER had a problem with it until Shezmul suddenly, well... HAPPENED.

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Key: Keyword, right there, "MY" business. So please get your nose out of it. I'll decide whether I should be concerned or not, alright??

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Mia: *follows a little behind him, giving him some space*

Harry: *He pauses, thinking over what Claire just said* ...

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Lucifer: *Snorts, but finally backs off*

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Altodd: *Walks back until he sees Key, Lucifer, and Blood Puppet in the distance* ... <:/

Claire: *sees a glimmer of hope in this--maybe he'll finally see the point she was trying to make*

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Key: *huffs angrily, but the angry glow in her eyes subsides, and she goes to sit back down against the tree*

Mia: ... >___>;;

Harry: ... I... Uh... Oh. *He's about to step closer to Claire, when he's suddenly taken over by Shezmul, his human body remaining the same, but now sporting glowing red eyes* Ahahah... Don't try tricking him. He knows you're nothing but a monster. >:D

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Altodd: *Avoids eye contact with Key and speaks with Mia* So... I guess we go back to teaching you sword-fighting, then?

Blood Puppet: ...

Lucifer: *glares at Altodd, then wanders off*

Claire: !! *her eyes narrow, and she hisses at him* You're the one who's messing with his head. Let him think for HIMSELF for once.

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Mia: Yes, yes please. *pulls out her sword, and drops back into the stance he taught her* Like this, right?

Key: ...

S. Harry: Claire, tsk tsk... He hasn't thought for himself every since you became a vampire in the FIRST place... Because your feelings effect HIS... Your own blood lust was effecting how he thought. I know. I saw. Before, he was obsessed with the thought of giving you your next meal. Before I pulled back that layer of false emotions, hopes and dreams...

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Altodd: Yeah... Like... Like that. *He walks over and picks up his sword*

Blood Puppet: ...

Claire: Our "feelings" affected each others' since we had an incident with a soul-stealing monster, it had NOTHING to do with me being a vampire.

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Mia: Yay, I'm learning!

Key: *snorts with amusement, but is now in a generally bad mood*

S. Harry: I already know that, Claire. I know everything Harry knows. What I'm SAYING, however, is that BECAUSE of this link you have for him, you have accidentally made him your personal blood-slave. You monster. >:D

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Altodd: *Can't help but smile a little at this* Try swinging it. Let me see if you can handle that.

Blood Puppet: ... Maybe she needs something lighter. Like a dagger. Or a katana.

Altodd: As far as I know, we don't have a spare one of those lying around.

Claire: *through her teeth* You're one to talk. Body-stealing little wretch.

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Mia: Katanas aren't light! *tries swinging, but has a bit of difficulty with the heavier sword* Ahhh okay that's harder than I thought.

Key: *watches quietly*

S. Harry: But you're not denying it ~

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Blood Puppet: *snorts* Katanas are lighter than THAT.

Altodd: Just keep trying -- You need to get a feel for it.

Claire: *practically snarling* Give him BACK!

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Mia: Yeah but they're still heavy. *takes a few more swings, but they're a little wild and not quite controlled* Huff. Okay yeah this is hard.

Kay: <:I

S. Harry: Hahaha... Fine. I'll let your influence effect him again, dear PARASITE... You'll see how much you effect him. You'll understand... *His eyes go back to normal, and Harry stumbles a bit, groaning and rubbing his head*

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Altodd: Try swinging a bit slower. Don't let the weight of the sword carry you along. You have to use its weight against enemies by following through with it.

Blood Puppet: ...

Claire: ! ... *waits expectantly--she's almost certain that this is a trick* ...

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Mia: 8I *tries again, and does slightly better, though she still has a bit of trouble keeping control of the swing*

Key: ...

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Todd: *Salutes to Claire, then runs off at top speed, jumping up into the trees to sneak up on the deer better*

Harry: *doesn't like being alone with Claire for once* >_____>;

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Altodd: I'll, uh... Try not to. ^^; ... Just like how I'll stay well away from you next full moon. Wouldn't want to make it awkward for you again. >__>;

Blood Puppet: ...

Lucifer: No doubt you will end up 'hitting' on her again anyway. Key's going to stay away from you, and Claire will too, but only because you stink of werewolf. You'll be closest to Mia. Always.

Altodd: <:/ ...

Lucifer: Try not to rape her.

Altodd: D8< !! Y-Y-YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO --

Lucifer: Hush, Altodd. You're the one that did it. Don't get all offended because YOU committed what WOULD be a felony.

Claire: *had hoped for this. she turns to Harry, her tone very serious* Alright, I need you to tell me what's going on.

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Mia: ...!? *her arms drop, the end of her sword hitting the ground with a thump. she gawks at Altodd* He WHAT?! D8

Key: !! Lucifer, th-that was unnecessary!! And most DEFINITELY none of your business!! D:>

Harry: *Backs away from Claire a bit* I-I-I -- w-what -- Going, uh, o-on? DDDD8

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Lucifer: ... How can YOU of all people defend him?

Altodd: *covers his eyes with a hand, getting incredibly upset by this*

Claire: *frowns* This is exactly what I mean--You've been avoiding me lately, and I need to know why.

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Key: *stands up from her spot under the tree she was sitting against* I'm not defending him, I'm just saying that this isn't something you just bring up in conversation and that we need to stop talking about it RIGHT NOW.

Mia: *connects the dots very quickly, and her eyes widen in shock*

Harry: I-I haven't been avoiding you...! D8>

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Lucifer: I brought it up just now and that's that.

Altodd: *Keeps his hand covering his face. He drops his sword and runs off into the forest*

Lucifer: He's going to get himself killed.

Blood Puppet: And who's fault is that?

Claire: Yes you have, and you're trying to do it right now! D:>

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Key: D:> ... *shoots a furious glare at Lucifer* And you wonder why people don't like you.

Mia: *coughs awkwardly* So I'm uh... gonna go... find him... yeah. BE RIGHT BACK. *runs off after him, shoving her sword back in its sheath as she does so*

Key: !

Harry: *Quietly* N-no...! D8>

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Lucifer: I don't need to be liked.

Blood Puppet: *silently watches Mia leave*

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Altodd: *Runs until he slows to a stop, thumping against a tree and resting on it, so ashamed of himself that he silently cries*

Claire: Harry, just look at yourself, you're practically shaking!

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Key: *snorts, still incredibly upset with Lucifer, but she does nothing else, if only to keep Mehnit from grabbing ahold of her mind. she keeps an ear out for any signs of danger, to make sure Mia and Altodd don't wind up getting hurt out in the forest* ...

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Mia: *finds him, then suddenly wishes she hadn't. from what she can tell, this was a man who had done something horrible, but was completely ashamed of it. he hadn't deserved that kind of taunting, in her opinion. she figures he needs some alone time, so she tries to quietly back away, but she winds up flinching when she steps on a stray twig, and it breaks with a loud SNAP (it's ALWAYS the goddamn twig...!)*

Harry: I-I don't know why, I-I just, uh... U-uh... Okay -- OKAY! I admit it, you make me a little nervous! *Backs away more* I... I don't know why...! *He cowers, raising his hands up defensively, as if he's actually afraid she'll hurt him*

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Lucifer: This is cute.

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Altodd: !! *He's startled and looks over at Mia, quickly wiping away his tears* ... Whah... Why -- Why are you here...??

Claire: *his behavior truly hurts her, and it shows in her face, though there IS a little glimmer of hope--if Harry isn't consciously avoiding her, then... maybe he's not the one doing it* ...I'm not going to hurt you, Harry.

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Key: *snaps at him, a slight red glow in her eyes* Just shut up, okay?

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Mia: Fsst... I was just um... you just looked really upset, I wanted to make sure you were okay. <:/

Harry: *Still cowering* I-I-I know that... I-I know...! D8> *backs away more*

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Lucifer: Calm down. You might hurt someone who can die.

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Altodd: I-I'm not the one who's not okay... I-I'm the one who WOULD be in jail, if that were even possible anymore...! I-I'm a bad guy, okay? I-I'm a bad guy and I'm only helpful right now b-because I can teach you how to f-fight... Th-that's it! That's all! N-no other reason!

Claire: *bites her lip and looks away from him* ...Shezmul, you need to stop...

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Key: *bitterly* Then stop being such a prick.

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Mia: *isn't quite sure what to say at first, since she doesn't really know any details or the situation* ...If you had been all bad, then... then Key wouldn't have let you stick around.

Harry: Sh-Shezmul...?? D8>

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Lucifer: I'm just very truthful.

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Altodd: K-Key's just really... REALLY forgiving.

Claire: He's the only reason you're acting like this...

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Key: *getting exasperated* You brought it up for no reason!! That's not "being truthful," that's being an asshole!

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Mia: *sighs* I know that, I lived with her for a year where I'm from. Y'know, when she says stuff like that, she really means it. Whatever you did, she's over it now.

Harry: U-uh... Uh, how? D8>

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Lucifer: You shouldn't protect him. You're his victim.

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Altodd: ... How can she be over something like... THAT?

Claire: What do you mean "how," he's in your head! He's MESSING with you, Harry! D:>

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Key: I'm not protecting him, you're just attacking him for no reason!

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Mia: You'd have to ask her about that one. Never did quite figure out how her mind worked. <:P

Harry: Well -- W-well how do I know you're not messing with ME?? D8<

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Lucifer: He raped you. For no reason.

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Altodd: B-but... Sh-she... I-I... *He sighs, wiping more tears away, but smiling gratefully at her* ... Thank you.

Claire: What reason would I have to mess with you like this? D:>

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Key: Whether he had a reason or not, it's NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS, alright?!

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Mia: Hey, anytime. <:P So, you wanna head back before they start thinking something ate us, or...?

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Todd: Key, seriously? DX

Altodd: *Snorts. Key's words are too silly for him*

Harry: :/

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Blood Puppet: *Is helped up* <3

Mia: *walks over to the others with BP*

Key: I am being absolutely serious. You do NOT want a smack from me. >:I

Claire: ...

Mia: ...I feel like I missed something.

Altodd: *Looks over and notices Mia there* ! ... Right, you joined the group before.

Todd: And then you were a puppy for a while, so you didn't get to witness her character development.

Blood Puppet: ...

Harry: :/

Mia: ... "Character development"...?

Key: Um. You'll figure it out, I think... D;

Mia: Oh... kay...?

Claire: ...

Blood Puppet: You're supposed to be teaching Mia how to use a double-edged sword, by the way.

Altodd: I am? D:/ Where's... Uh, where's my sword?

Todd: Good question.

Harry: Well, we can find another sword for you, right?

Lucifer: *Comes back with a sword* Not an issue.

Altodd: ... Oh.

Key: That's convenient. :D

Mia: ...Yay, swords. <:D;;;

Claire: ...

Key: ...So, are we gonna keep walking for a bit or will we just stay here today?

Lucifer: Well, I suppose Altodd should start teaching Mia immediately. So she can be USEFUL...

Altodd: I never agreed to this -- :/

Lucifer: She needs to know how to defend herself, Altodd, and you're the best one to teach her at the moment.

Altodd: ...

Lucifer: Hop to it, then.

Blood Puppet: :/

Todd: Well... Uh, okay then. I can go... Hunt. For meat. To cook. Maybe.

Harry: Smart plan. I'll... Uh... *Glances quickly at Claire* I'll go with you. >__>;

Claire: *stands up too* I'm going with you.

Key: *nods, not thinking much of it* I'll make sure Mia and Altodd don't accidentally kill themselves. :P

Mia: If anything, I'll wind up hurting myself with this thing. D;

Harry: *practically jumps out of his skin when Claire says this. No, he shouldn't scared of her. WHY is he scared of her?*

Altodd: Not if you do what I teach you. Which I guess I'll be doing. |:/

Todd: Come on, Harry! *Runs off*

Harry: Hey! D8 *Runs after him*

Lucifer: ...

Blood Puppet: ...

Claire: ... *follows after them*

Mia: Oooooookay. Awesome. So um. *pulls her sword out* Ihavenocluewhati'mdoing. o___o

Key: pfff....

Todd: *Slows down for Harry and Claire* :P

Harry: *pants when he catches up to Todd* ... Don't do that... It's too dangerous out here to be separated from us... DX

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Altodd: That's a good place to start. Uh, you should hold your sword with two hands, since you're new at this, and you need to bend your knees. *Demonstrates* Like this, see?

Claire: *catches up as well, though a bit less out of breath than Harry. She glances around, trying to detect anything that could possibly be edible* ...

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Mia: Ooookayyyy... *does as instructed* Like this? D;

Harry: *stays away from Claire* .. Maybe if we find a deer...

Todd: Oooh... Venison. :3

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Altodd: Spread your legs more and hold your sword higher. Try holding the sword high enough so you can see at it without looking down. Hold it like that for as long as you can. You need to get used to its weight.

Blood Puppet: *wanders off*

Lucifer: *watches*

Claire: That shouldn't be too hard... This way--*goes a bit farther into the forest*

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Mia: Alllrighty. *widens her stance and lifts the sword a bit, standing there for a little while as instructed* .... Okay, exactly how long do I have to stand like this? :I

Key: *watches, amused*

Harry: *Hesitates* ... D8

Todd: *Grabs Harry by the wrist and tugs him along, following Claire* C'mon, Harry! :D

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Altodd: Until you get used to the weight I guess. I'm, uh, not really a teacher. I don't know exactly how to instruct you... <:/

Claire: *walks for a little while, then stops, putting a hand up to signal to the others to stop as well. she speaks quietly* There's a small group of deer just a bit further ahead. Think you can catch one, Todd?

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Mia: Oookie-dokie then. <___< *stands there holding the sword, feeling just a little bit silly*

Key: X)

Todd: *With a mischievous grin* Is that even a question? >:D

Harry: *looks off to the side awkwardly*

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Altodd: *Watches her, hands on his hips* ... So, uh... You're the one I hit on before I turned, right? Sorry about that. I don't know what came over me, really. <:/

Lucifer: Lycanthropes do that.

Blood Puppet: *his nose scrunches up at this, but he says nothing*

Claire: *laughs a bit at his enthusiasm* Then go!

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Mia: *trying hard to stay still* Well... I guess it's okay, since you really couldn't help it. Don't worry about it, <:P

Key: ^^;

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Blood Puppet: *he holds her there as she holds him back, happy*

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Todd: *He nuzzles her cheek, then ends the hug. Todd takes Key by the hand, loosely tugging her over to a tree and sitting down with her. He then leans in and whispers into her ear* ... Sleep until the morning.

Lucifer: *Comes back to witness this* ! ... *He has forgotten Todd has those powers, and he thinks that, since Todd is insane, perhaps that type of power is not something he should have* ...

Harry: *asleep*

Altodd: *...*

Mia: *rests her head on his shoulder, glad that it went much more simply than she expected it to*

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Key: *mumbles a quiet "m'kay" before her eyes droop closed and she falls against Todd's shoulders with a light "thump"*

Claire: *is finally asleep*

Blood Puppet: ... I'm happy to still be with you, Mia... You mean everything to me. You... You mean life, itself to me.

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Todd: *Wraps his arms around her middle and holds her from behind as she sleeps. He lies his head back against the tree, closes his eyes, and soon falls asleep, himself*

Mia: And I'm glad I stayed. I wouldn't want anything bad to happen to you...

Blood Puppet: Nothing will now, Mia... Nothing will happen to either of us... <:) *Though he can't sleep, he closes his eyes and relaxes*

Mia: *closes her eyes and snuggles against him, content. she doesn't take too long to fall asleep*

The Next Morning

Todd: *Still asleep, smiling a little, happy*

Lucifer: *Waits for everyone to get up*

Altodd: *After an hour or two, he groggily wakes up. He has to suppress a yelp when he sees that he's completely naked (save for the clothes that cover him like a blanket) and Todd was now there in the group - oddly looking just like him now, only with claws - and - And... Half the group is missing? He's very confused, but this doesn't stop him from putting on his new clothes as quickly as possible, save for the shirt. He puts on the arm braces and shoulder pads, but doesn't feel comfortable fully clothed, due to his lycanthropy*

Harry: *Starting to wake up* ...?

Claire: *is asleep*

Key: *wakes up, as it is now morning. she blinks the sleepiness out of her eyes and looks around, surprised to find Altodd awake* !

Altodd: *His eyes meet Key's* ! *He quickly looks away, rubbing his arm awkwardly. Altodd decides to tie the raggedy orange shirt he was given around his waist, serving as a sash, in a way* ...

Todd: *waking up* ...?

Lucifer: *Only now realizes that Altodd doesn't have his sword. He decides to transform into his demon form, run off and retrieve one*

Harry: *Is startled awake by Lucifer running off* !!??

Claire: ! *is also woken up by the noise*

Key: *is distracted by Todd waking up. she turns her head back and nuzzles his cheek* <3

Harry: *continues avoiding Claire* <__<;

Todd: *He nuzzles Key back* <3

Altodd: *Is disgusted by this. Todd tried to kill Key. She shouldn't forgive him that easily* >:/

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Blood Puppet: *waits for Mia to wake up*

Claire: *looks over at Harry, and is once again reminded of the problem they seem to be having* ...

Key: *doesn't notice Altodd. she kisses Todd's cheek* Morning. :)

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Mia: *groggily wakes up* Mmmmmmmorning.

Harry: ... So - So why aren't we moving? Shouldn't we be moving? >__>;

Altodd: What's the rush?

Harry: Well, you know... Occulta and all that...

Todd: *Kisses Key's cheek in return* We can't, Harry -- BP and Mia and Lucy aren't here yet.

Harry: ... "Lucy"?

Todd: The best nickname if you ask me.

Harry: Just don't let him catch you calling him that.

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Blood Puppet: Good morning, Mia. :)

Claire: *is very quiet*

Key: *snorts at the nickname* Yeah, really. Anyone know where those three ran off to?

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Mia: *smiles at him, then lifts up his mask a bit to kiss his cheek before putting it back* Ready to keep going?

Altodd: I don't know about the other two, but Lucifer transformed into a monster and ran that way. *Points*

Todd: That's back from where we came from -- Has Lucifer gone nuts? D:/

Altodd: *shrugs* At least he hasn't tried strangling someone yet.

Todd: Or raped anyone. Rape is a sure sign of insanity, too. >:(

Altodd: Well, I'd think Lucifer's plenty sane, then. >:(

Todd: Agreed. DB<

Harry: ... :/

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Blood Puppet: *with a wide smile from the kiss* Ready when you are. :D

Key: Okay, are you two really going to start this again? Because I can just smack you. >:I

Claire: ....

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Mia: Awesome. C: *gets up, and offers him a hand to help him up*

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Blood Puppet: I don't, but... ... *He sighs, and, after some hesitation, takes off his mask to reveal that he is an old man once again*

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Todd: I never said they wouldn't.

Lucifer: Shezmul, what are you doing to Harry?

Shezmul: *Appears* Doing?

Lucifer: ... Yes. Doing.

Shezmul: Nothing. Why?

Lucifer: I don't believe you. He's acting strangely around Claire.

Harry: I am? <:/

Mia: !! ...Why didn't you tell me...?

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Key: :I

Claire: !! *looks up and listens in on that conversation* ...

Blood Puppet: Why do you THINK I didn't tell you, Mia?? After how easily you rejected me BEFORE, I just... I-I COULDN'T! I couldn't just TELL you! I couldn't... Couldn't face that rejection again... Or that loneliness... *He puts his mask back on, sad and ashamed*

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Todd: >__>

Lucifer: Yes you are. Shezmul, leave Harry alone.

Shezmul: *Is now quite annoyed* I'm not doing ANYTHING. >:(

Harry: ... Aaah...? D:

Mia: Well... Well, who told you my answer would be the same? <:(

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Key: .__.

Claire: ...

Blood Puppet: ... You've rejected me before...

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Shezmul: >:/

Harry: >___>;

Todd: So can we just... Be done with this? I'm kinda tired. D;

Lucifer: *Huffs*

Altodd: *...*

Mia: That doesn't mean I'll do it again.

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Claire: ... *is still incredibly discouraged*

Key: >________>

Blood Puppet: ... I'm too old for you.

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Harry: ... I, uh... Agree with Todd. Let's just end this conversation. Now. >__>;

Shezmul: *disappears* >:)

Todd: *nudges Altodd with his foot*

Altodd: *...*

Mia: ... *sighs* You've BEEN too old for me. Don't think i hadn't suspected this for a little while, I mean... Altodd was just too obvious...

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Key: *swats at Todd* Stop bugging him, he takes a while to get going again. :I

Claire: *waits to see if Harry will come and sit near her or not* ...

Blood Puppet: ... *Quietly* ... I'm sorry... I suppose I lied to you...

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Harry: *He sits down against a tree away from Claire*

Todd: He'll wake up at some point. Then I get to bug him a whole lot. >:P

Altodd: *...*

Lucifer: |:/ ... *Walks off again*

Mia: It's okay.

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Claire: *her heart sinks, and she looks away from him, closing her eyes to try and sleep*

Key: *crosses her arms* :I ...

Blood Puppet: ... It's... Okay?

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Todd: Get it? Since I hate his guts?

Altodd: *...*

Harry: *Tries sleeping away from Claire*

Mia: I forgive you. <:/

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Key: That doesn't make it okay to be mean to him. :I

Claire: *tries to sleep*

Blood Puppet: ... Why?

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Todd: Oh I'm not being mean. Being mean would be, I dunno... Trying to behead the guy for what he's done. Naw, I'm just willing to bug him.

Altodd: *...*

Harry: *He falls asleep*

Mia: ...Why not? I still trust you, Walter. <:(

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Key: *huffs* Fine. If all you do is "bug," then okay. But I'll be watching you. :I Now go get some sleep, mister. :P

Claire: *unable to sleep*

Blood Puppet: ... After all that's happened? Even after what I've become?

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Todd: *Gives her a small salute and a large grin* Aye aye, "Captain." *He's about to turn and walk over to somewhere to sleep, then stops himself to look over at Key again* ... Oh. Hey, Key... I, uh... I never really got to tell you this before, but... Well, thanks. Thanks for... being so forgiving. It probably wasn't easy considering what I... *His smile drops, and he looks away from her, still regretting what he has done to her while working for Occulta*

Harry: *Asleep*

Altodd: *...*

Mia: *nods, giving him a sad smile* It's that hard to believe?

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Key: *walks over to him, putting an arm around him and rubbing his shoulder with one hand* All you needed was a push back in the right direction, and I was more than happy to give it. <:)

Claire: ...

Blood Puppet: *Under his mask, he smiles warmly. He then reaches over and pulls Mia into a tight hug*

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Todd: *He hugs Key tightly* Key, you're the best... seriously. <:) Uh... Want me to help you sleep tonight?

Harry: *Asleep*

Altodd: *...*

Mia: !! *is a bit surprised by the sudden hug, but she gladly returns it, hugging him just as tightly*

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Key: *hugs him back* I try my best. And um, yeah, that would be really nice, thanks. <:)

Claire: ...

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