Apartment Log [OPEN TO ALL]

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Who: EVERYONE
Where: APARTMENTS CAN'T YOU READ THE TITLE PIECES AND LIBRA
Summary: Massive Open Apartment Log (October 3rd - 9th)
Warnings: Rooms and stuff!

[OOC - Open Apartment Log! Talk to your neighbors, make new CR, get hit on get hit on.

You can find the master list of apartments [RIGHT HERE!]

Starting this week, the apartments also now have TELEPORTERS! These allow you to go from one apartment facility to the other.

They can be found in LEVEL 4 and are big enough to accommodate everyone (but maximum 5 at a time). However, due to the fact that they are still in the testing phase, you may find yourself appearing in the wrong part of the 4th level in the other building -- and that does include above the swimming pool. Hope you like water! (Thankfully this doesn't happen most of the time...most of the time.)

Start your thread with your character's name and their room number. You can always add what they might be doing, or just leave it open for other people to come in. Others then reply to them with the date that they come in and let the CR begin. Fun times are had by all!]

LIBRA
Kanji Tatsumi | 5-01 ◆ Elizabeth Middleford | 5-02 ◆ Kanaya Maryam | 5-03 ◆ Guybrush | 5-04 ◆ Daichi Shijima | 5-05 ◆ Atsuro Kihara | 5-07 ◆ Misery | 5-09 ◆ Yu Narukami | 5-10

Kohta | 6-01 ◆ Ludwig Beilschmidt | 6-03 ◆ Theodore | 6-05 ◆ Barnaby Brooks Jr. | 6-07 ◆ Ruri Hoshino - 6-09

Yamato Hotsuin | 7-02 ◆ Minako Arisato | 7-04 ◆ Simon | 7-05 ◆ Shinjiro Aragaki | 7-06

8-06 | Santa ◆ Latooni Suvota | 8-07 ◆ Sogiita Gunha | 8-08 ◆ Virgil Klima | 8-09 ◆ Miki Sanada | 8-10

Pit | 9-01 ◆ Neku Sakuraba | 9-02 ◆ Nessiah | 9-04 ◆ Minato Arisato [AU2] | 9-06

PISCES
Sasha Fyer | 5-01 ◆ Clive Dove | 5-02 ◆ Link (of Skyloft) | 5-07 ◆ Link (OoT) | 5-08

Ahri | 6-02 ◆ Minato Arisato | 6-04 ◆Elizabeth | 6-06 ◆ Torahime | 6-09

Eikichi Mishina | 7-02 ◆ Naoya (DeSu) | 7-05 ◆ Garviel Loken, 7-07 ◆ Nicholas Reeve | 7-08

Asem Asuno | 8-01 ◆ Kaito | 8-02 ◆ Arturia Pendragon | 8-06 ◆ Duo Maxwell | 8-08 ◆ Alice Margatroid | 8-09 ◆ Aigis | 8-10

Kazuya Minegishi | 9-02 ◆ Hito "Kiku Hisao" Shura | 9-03 ◆ Sasuke Sagami | 9-04 ◆ Meetra Surik | 9-06

OTHER
Al Saiduq | Everywhere since he has no room

Comments

[canteachyoumore]

[There's no reason for the three sibs to be anything but truthful to one another, so...

If you keep trying you'll find someone like that, Theo. Bonds for himself. He just had to keep trying and maybe talk to more people. Because apparently they don't come on plates carved from silver. But that description sounds like someone he can think of already, and he smiles proudly. Tone to match too, with an excited edge of wanting to show a teacher the work he's accomplished.]

Then I have formed something of a bond with someone other than yourself, I'm happy to say. Her name is Master Ruri Hoshino and she is a rather fascinating young lady whom I have spoken with several times since our first meeting. She looks similar to my sisters and I, which is rather peculiar due to the fact they are the only siblings I have ever known, and is able to talk for a computerized entity called Omoikane. [That name might sound familiar, considering it's the name of one of your Personas!] She is very friendly.

[one day maybe you could meet her minako she's a real doll theo would like this very much if you haven't already--]

[greatseal]

Oh, I've talked with her too! She does seem very nice. [Even if her backstory was pretty depressing to hear...

But Theo you're all grown up and have a friend, she's proud of you...] I'm glad you're getting along well.

[canteachyoumore]

[Oh good you have met! Yes he's very pleased.]

If that is all there is to it, then I believe I will have no trouble whatsoever.

[Except he will because he's not like Elizabeth. Theodore seems as if he's going to speak again, but hesitates and falls silent. He has been doing so well, in his opinion, to withhold that which ailed him.]

[greatseal]

You'll do great. Just be yourself.

[but she tilts her head at that expression. She knows that expression. :|] What's wrong?

it'll all work out in the end, i promise no hard feelings.

[canteachyoumore]

[He's already chosen duty over desire previously, and to go back on such a decision would be against his honor. But things are different now, right? So it would be fine... Perhaps. No, definitely not-- but he was a guest now but it was a choice and he should accept the consequences of it instead of--

Theodore's a little hesitant, and he tugs at his sleeves as he avoids looking directly at Minako.]

I hope I did not pry too much. Despite my previous acceptance of my role as merely your attendant, I still feel so... tumultuous speaking with you. Especially here, now that I have lost that duty and am confronted with a new... [He pauses a moment, trying to think of a word.] A new freedom, which is the chance of being a guest myself. I feel there is a swirling gale within my chest, as if it had never left in the first place, and it has become worse with the tantalizing opportunity of being able to spend as much time with you as I would like. I thought that perhaps if I were to know more about you, if I were able to see every part of you, that it might finally be silenced. I feel rather shamed to admit that I am someone who cannot accept his own decisions.

I know! But... poor Theo, regardless ;_;

[greatseal]

[She sighs, and then moves slightly, as though she wants to take his hand, but thinks better of it, and puts them behind her back instead. She wanted to avoid it, but... it's not fair. To him or to anyone else. She had to face this task like she'd faced everything else.]

I... know what you're trying to say. But I need to tell you something, before you say anything else.

You've seen my 'bonds,' so you probably already know this, but there's someone very important to me here now... Someone I thought I'd already lost.

[Logically, she probably doesn't owe him anything. He'd chosen to be with her, and then chosen again to cut it off before anything even more serious developed. He didn't have a claim now.

But it's hard to think logically when he looks so conflicted, and when she knows he's sincere. And it's not like she hadn't been just as selfish by accepting his request at all. She'd used him as a rebound and now look where it had gotten them both.

But... no. That attitude isn't fair to him either. They'd both been happy at the time; complications now don't change that. Even if it means she can't avoid hurting him. (Even if he'd hurt her before.)

She holds her chin up and looks directly at him.]

I don't regret what happened between us, Theo. But I also can't go back to it. I... love him. And that means I can't be more than your friend from now on.

;u; just remember that he needs this!

[canteachyoumore]

[It wasn't like he hadn't seen it coming. Theodore more than anyone knew, which is why he had prolonged it, thinking that if he didn't bring it up then perhaps it would be alright to linger too long where he should not. To bend the rules a bit. To ignore the obvious signs of them being together.

It didn't stop the pain in his chest now, only worsened it.]

I know, and I wish you and he the best. The Moon was always full of helpful, if troubling in origin, Persona, and even one of my personal favorites is a result of that bond. A powerful ally to have at your side.

[Theodore still means every word he says, even though it's painful for him. He's sort of glad that he doesn't have an exact understanding of being "choked up," though he thinks that he would be if he did. Hell, he can even feel Metatron's disappointment in him. And the Persona didn't even talk to him.

He takes his chances and meets her gaze.]

I am truly thankful that you understand me, where even I believe I have stopped making sense at times. While I cannot deny that I long for something more... It was my decision. I apologize if I had hurt you with my words at that time, but it was for the best.

Perhaps... So long as you allow me to stay by your side and to aid you in your second journey as I did your first, I think that will be enough. That is a friend's responsibilities, is it not?

[He owes her too much, after all, for all she's taught him. His heart's still smarting though. Not that he'll even tell Elizabeth; this is a matter too private for family.]

[greatseal]

Yes. I'm very happy to be your friend.

[She smiles as brightly as she can. It won't help, but she can at least make the attempt.] Thank you, Theo. And... [...] I'm sorry, too.

[She can't help apologizing after all.]

[canteachyoumore]

No, it was in your every right to refuse me... I think.

[There, there is his doubt. Relish in it. But she's smiling so brightly for him that it makes him feel bad.

Hesitantly he reaches behind her for one of her hands, and will take it between them if she allows him to. Just in a friend way. He hopes that's what it seems. Regardless he'll still talk.]

I have already given you my thanks, but I still feel as if I must show my gratitude in some way. And... I'm still allowed to go on outings with you, aren't I?

[greatseal]

[She allows it. Suppresses the urge to hug him instead, because that would be far too bold. But she grips his hand, then shakes it. As a friend.]

Of course you are. There's still lots of places we haven't visited yet, after all!

[canteachyoumore]

[How wrong it'd be, to sit any closer. There's a number of things his mind would like him to draw attention to internally, but he shuts it out. This, again, was for the best.]

... And the city may even change while the seasons pass! There are some places, however, I would be glad not to wander into with you.

[greatseal]

There's a few parts that seem less friendly. [she's just going to pretend he means things like Sagittarius rather than Taurus.]

[canteachyoumore]

[maybe he means both gemini is also a place he would not want to wander into




oh right yes that was another thing he was going to discuss with her. He lets go of her hand, pushing his feelings to the side and acting once more as her assistant.]

Indeed, and one is right beneath our eyesight. No doubt you have realized that there is a situation here that is remarkably similar to the one you have faced before, regarding the existence of a hidden hour abound with excitable enemies. This stretches across the city and, most interesting enough, what is a pretty sight during the day is an area similar to the tower you rose through when the moon takes the place of the sun. Instead of the tower, however, an entire city rises from the ground and is filled through every building with Shadows and demons alike.

[Though even if she knows all of this, it's still his duty to report such activity to her. He just hadn't gotten around to it because of his reworking of the apartment the past nights.]

Though, as good as an information gatherer as you are, I have no doubts you have heard such rumors and sought the validity of them yourself.

[greatseal]

[She nods.]

I've noticed it, but I haven't tried going inside yet. [Even as adventurous as she is, she's not confident she could take on something Tartarus-esque on her own, with her Persona ability weakened.] ...You haven't either, have you?

[please say no Theo you're not a being of power anymore...]

[canteachyoumore]

Elizabeth and I have wandered close by it, but we have not yet entered ts premise. We have noticed that they seem to get more excited as a full moon approaches, though they're quite docile now as the moon is waning.

[nope sorry minako he is a Being of Power in his mind still he can take down whatever is in his way, he's very confident in that. He's rather relieved she hasn't been in though.]

[greatseal]

[Well if Elizabeth is there, Minako can feel more at ease. Theo may have been powered down but Elizabeth.... still manages to have that mysterious aura that Theo only really managed to pull off once. Demons and Shadows would probably think twice.]

The moon again, huh.... [That. Honestly isn't encouraging.]

This can't be related to Nyx too, right?

[canteachyoumore]

[Hey, just because he's not crazy like his sister is doesn't mean he can't still exude that same presence... Theo would only do so in a battle because he prefers to actually seem pleasant and not like he's going to frighten others without reason, unlike his eccentric sister(s) and their matriarchal presences.]

I don't think so. After all, the foe you sealed away was only another of the greater... evil's, I suppose your kind refers to him as, attempts at dissuading humanity from seeking growth. No, it is an entirely different cause all together, most likely related to the Anoli group they have told us briefly about. Whether the group stems from the issue at hand or vice versa is undecipherable with what little evidence we have to go on, though it may even be a separate situation itself.

Regardless, should you and your friends choose to follow this I will do my best to assist you in whatever way I can offer. I'm sure my sisters are at your disposal as well. [Because he knows her very well, and she'll probably talk to them about it.]

[greatseal]

[...]

Thanks, Theo. I'll need to talk to them... But it's good to know I can rely on you.

[canteachyoumore]

[How to put this in a way that isn't... sappy? Is that the word? Something to maybe explain that when all else fails, he'll be at her side, but without the swirling emotions trying to bust through.]

... Of course.