IC Warm-up Spoof Thread!

[Wolfeh!]

OOC: Thanks Seya for the easy opening to bring Sadness in~ <3

Sadness was still relatively shy around those she didn't know, especially huge groups where she only recognized a select few faces. The first thing that calmed her nerves was reminding herself that there was a hot tub, which meant water. She knew it was one of the main reasons for coming to such a place but never expected it to be quite so... crowded. Sadness quickly spotted Vengeance for it seemed quite the portion of the gathering revolved around her. She would have loved to go up and say hi, knowing quite well that Gea would help keep up a pleasant conversation to which Sadness could say very little without seeming rude, but being in the center of so many others' attention wasn't something she wanted.

She scanned around for another familiar face and didn't even notice the small smile that played on her features when she spotted Regret off to the side of the gathering. Without hesitation, Sadness began making her way through the crowds. As she neared him, Sadness stifled a rarely heard laugh when she saw his practically drenched state. He wasn't quite as fond of the water as herself or Gea, in fact she wasn't sure if he liked it much at all, so obviously it wasn't his choice to jump in with all his clothes still on. Sadness quickly rummaged through her swimming bag and pulled out a fresh, dry, towel. Maybe he'd appreciate this?

Sadness closed the distance between them by creeping up behind him and draping the towel over Regret's broad shoulders, "Having a little too much fun?" she teased lightly, and still rather quietly, as yet another involuntary smile curled her lips. Over the last few years, Sadness had found herself becoming quite close with Regret. Her normally constant sadness seemed less painful and often not present around him and even Vengeance. She found herself worrying about both, not wanting to lose them. Her memories haunted her less often and she surprised herself whenever she noticed a smile, a laugh, or even a slightly happy feeling rising inside her. She never thought things could seem so normal, so human. She never thought she could feel anything except sadness until she had met Vengeance and Regret, until she once again had people whom she became very close to. People she cherished and couldn't bear to lose.

[Zee ♥]

Ooc: Haha, Gea gossip.

Rapacity mocked-grimaced at his brother, and smoothed down his ruffled hair as best as he could. Muttering under his breath towards Markes, he told him all Markes has to know about Empress Vengeance.

"Heh, thats one of her admirers right there. Tells me all I have to know about her, and some bits about her past." He shook his head lightly, a sort of brotherly concern shining in his eyes as he glanced at Avarice trying to get Gea's attention. "Gea is.. Not someone you want to mess with, I believe. From what I heard, she's tough enough to take down even the likes of you, as small as she is compared to you." He paused, and glanced at Deception sitting quietly. "I think even he," emphasized (yet discreet) jab towards Deception, "has some sort of history with Gea. But I won't speculate too much, he might kill me." Rapacity grinned, rather caught up in gossip. Its not like its something he can do in Lehaita.. everyone was too tense and cold there.

"But I have a feeling she already likes someone." He concluded, the cheeky grin back in place. "Can you guess who?"

[Sean]

Markes glanced around the tub. With a mocking smile on his face. He was a little upset at this point but not enough to start a fight. What Markes wants is someone that he can be protective of not someone that he might have to hold back.

"Well I feel sorry for him and his little friend." Loud enough so that Mischief could hear. "And if you don't mind me asking...?" He put his voice level low enough so that Imad's brother couldn't hear. "Do you know of any of the other people here.?"

Should I bring Murder into this or wait till people post on him?

[Mimi]

The man chuckled as his sharp eyes picked up the glint of Markes' gauntlets. So he wanted to pick a fight, eh?

"I'd use it just fine aaaaaaaaaaaaany day...but I'll have to decline, as I prefer women, after all." Mischief's grin was oddly a cold one, malicious intent now fully replacing the warm demeanour of barely-five-minutes-ago. A pair of spiked knuckles formed in his clenched fists, each spike gleaming as though precariously polished.

Lehaita had definitely changed the man, and not necessarily for the better.

The scene unsettled her. What was supposed to be a relaxing get-together was beginning to turn ugly; and frankly that was the least she wanted at the moment. Vanity's gaze averted Honesty's in her act of usual pride, before landing a pale hand on Markes' shoulder.

"Let's not spoil the mood while we're here, why don't we..." The blonde murmured breathily into Markes' ear, fingers tracing their way down his neck towards his shoulderblades.

ooc:\\ hahah sorry, can't exactly drag out a battle scene at the moment as i'm supposed to be packing for hong kong as it is. XD

[Sean]

Markes looked back at his anioance to the man that was pesturing him so.

"Who said I was talking about you? And I didnt know you had one. Whats your name anyway?" He then put up his leg with the leggings now on. Markes was a little startled with the girl that just came up to him. He looked her up and down without the slitest twich of the eyes. And desided not to move away but to wait and see if she would make an other move.

"What are you seggesting?" Markes had a charming smile and a raised eye brow. If this goes well I can put that pestulance in a fit.
Well hes thinking hes not trying to start a fight and scare Mischief away.

[Winter]

Deception spun quickly to a standing position and drifted around to the far side of the pool. As much as a sparring match might be good to see, this one was guaranteed to be less than friendly. Reaching the far side, he pulled Mischief gently back to the edge of the pool, ready to restrain him if necessary. "Easy, Sortie. We don't need a fight on our hands, alright? Knuckles down, if you can." He managed a sideways glance at Gea, smiling weakly. He could sympathize with Mischief's tension, probably more than the man knew. They were both experiencing the unpleasant effects of a withdrawal, and though Deception was certainly more cold-blooded, even he was starting to grow restless at their utter inability to make any progress to returning home.

He conveyed his sense of understanding into Mischief's mind, keeping him slightly restrained, and giving him a reassuring pat on the shoulder. Mischief might not be willing to admit it just yet...might not ever in fact be particularly willing, but their time in Lehaita had brought them closer, Deception at least held little if any animosity for Mischief anymore, things were changing and they all knew it. Freedom of choosing who to hate was a luxury that he was no longer fully capable of taking part in. After this was all over? Well....he might actually prefer if he and Mischief could remain friendlier than they had been before. But that was a long way off.

Filtering back into reality for a moment, Deception realized he had disappeared accidentally, without intending to. He would let go of Mischief when he felt him relax back again, he decided. He looked around to decide who to talk to once the tensions boiled down.

[Zee ♥]

Gea started when the mood shifted. One minute they were relaxed, somewhat happy? The next, suddenly theres two men itching to hit each other. She grabbed Mischief's arm, either to calm him down or restrain him, she didn't know, but she held on anyway. "Watch it. No fighting in a hot tub." She managed through clenched teeth, glaring angrily at Markes.

She knew it wasn't just Markes at fault for provoking, but she would purposely not blame her own kind if she could. What she didn't know was that she was still holding on to his arm even though Markes has now settled down.

Ooc: Eegads.

[Seya.]

Regret jumped slightly as something warm and welcome was draped across his shoulders. Without having to turn his head, he smiled softly and put a hand on his shoulder, gently covering Sadness' smaller one, in a truly appreciative manner.

"Glad you could make it," he whispered for only her to hear. His breath seemed to come easier now, and in high comfort, he pulled the dry towel tighter around himself. Misty grey eyes closed. "Take a seat? It's a bit wet, though." He fought the urge to scowl at the few drops of water on the edge of the hot tub beside him. For some reason, this girl always made him feel like he should be nicer to the world. How odd.

[Mimi]

ooc:// you mean..pestilence?

He reared slightly, but calmed as Gea and Deception restrained him. The knuckles dissipated as quickly as they had appeared, much to the relief of many people in the tub. "Best not to get blood in the water, aye." Mischief's gold eyes shot a condescending glance at the antagonistic Virtue as he gently pried Gea off his arm and hugged her, giving Deception a reassuring nod. "Trust a Virtue to start the chaos.." He remarked pointedly, before turning around. "The name's Mischief, but I won't be shaking any hands for the meantime."

"I'm suggesting, we enjoy the warmth and get to know each other maybe a liiiiiiiiiittle better.." Her eyes flitted towards Honesty again for a moment..still no reaction. Vanity focused her gaze towards Markes, moving in slightly closer. Her thin fingers drew little circles down his shoulderblade with warm water, occasionally adding a little pressure as she ran slightly lower down his back.

[Sean]

Markes looked tores Mischief with a nice smile. So he decided he apologize for all that. Maby I shouldn't t be so mean to him... Fenlar was congratulating him in not getting in a fight. Markes swore that he would kill him later.

"Sorry about that then Mischief." Then Markes looked back at the girl with growing interest. "So then my name is Markes. Whats yours my beautiful?"

Well this is a very short post...

[Zee ♥]

Honesty fidgeted. He'd been stealing glances towards Vanity whenever she wasn't looking, but tried not to show anything when she did. Pride? No. Fear? Maybe. For some reason, he felt something stir up in the pits of his stomach while sneaking glances at her chatting up the Virtue (Talent? He called himself Markes..) who was stirring up trouble with the Sins.

Why so jealous? He shook his head. He only knew her a little... They weren't that close, were they? He shut his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose. Its not like he could openly walk over and grab her away from Talent, or just declare love! Was he even in love? "Pfffffft." He blew a puff of air at his fringe that was getting into his eyes, watching it fly up and land back on his face again. Troubleees? Fey grinned, tongue lolling out of his mouth in relaxation. "... I don't know. You tell me." Honesty muttered, casting another glance over towards Vanity.

This time however, he caught her eyes. He turned slightly red around the ears (which were thankfully hidden a bit behind his hair) and look away, heart somehow beating a little faster.

[Mimi]

ooc:// hahah, i better withdraw from this thread before leaving people hanging for a week. XD

"The name's Vanity...Markes," the woman whispered, closing in and placing a gentle kiss onto the man's cheek, before sidling to the side of the tub and leaving the water. In true fashion, as she left she showed plenty of skin; suggestive enough but never crossing the line to trashy.

Her eyes connected to Honesty's for a brief moment, slightly expectant, slightly prideful.

Tsk, tsk.

The water was calming, almost too calming as he rested his head against the edge of the tub.

Perhaps he'd just take a nap for now...

ooc:// ...because i had no idea how to make Mischief leave. Bai guys! ♥

[Sean]

Markes felt pretty good about him self at that moment. But there was the nagging feeling at the back of his head. Like he was forgetting someone. He looked down and saw Imad.

"Sorry about that. So what do you know about the people hear?"

lol Talent is a lucky man. And now for Murder.

Murder was about 50 yards from the tub. Luckily there was shade all around or he would be coming in with some embarrassment on himself. But now he had some info on almost everyone there. Now he knew it was time to move in and introduce himself to somebody there. But from what he was seeing He preferred some one around the same age as him.

Then Murder found the person. He was for sure around the same age as him. Also no one was paying much attention to him. So Murder took a deep breath and walked into the shadow in front of him. Then instantly came out right behind the man.

"To answer your question it looks like a fight almost broke out and other than that just mostly kids getting cozier than they should at this age. My name is Murder by the way. Whats yours?"

[Zee ♥]

Ooc: To feel truly lucky, you must know her history ;D I'm somewhat bored of this thread (it has no end?), so i think I'll make my characters leave one by one~

Rapacity shrugged, smirking a little inside. "I don't mind, I didn't want to intrude.. uh.. interrupt the both of you." He snickered a little, but managed to cover it up and straightened. His eyes strayed towards his summon, Asim, who sat a little further away, hidden between bushes to avoid the coos and attention of the females nearby. His beady black eyes glinted back. Careful of whatever you say. Don't forget, he's a Virtue, human name as he might have. Asim reminded through the mind, ensuring no one but Rapacity could hear.

Turning back towards Markes, he shrugged again. "I only know a few people, I'm considered a newbie amongst them seniors. Avarice just now is my brother." He said, then kept quiet. He began to realize consciously now that he had been spouting off quite a lot before Vanity came to interrupt the 'fight'. He moved over to where Avarice was, and tugged at his arm to tell him he wanted to leave.

She watched him fall asleep, and let him, because she didn't know what else to do. Gea leaned back as well, feeling bored. Perhaps she should leave as well, she thought fuzzily, the heat of the water finally getting to her. This wasn't real anyway. If it was, there was no way she could have met up like this with the Sins from Lehaita. No way they could've sat in a tub for so long with Virtues hanging around.

"Yep, a dream." She said sleepily, and promptly climbed out from the tub, water dripping from her hair and wet swim suit, as she walked dreamily out of the forest and into the shadows, back to reality.

Honesty averted his gaze once more, and sighed. When was he ever gonna have the courage to just talk to her properly? He stood up, nodding towards the other people around him, leaving as well. One day, he said to himself. One day, he'll talk to her again, not only to find out what happened one drunken night, but to also get to know her better.

[Sean]

Markes looked around at the people leaving. Then he heard from Gea that this was just a dream...

"Well if this is a dream then it is a very good one." He looked off tords where Gea was going. "Do you thing we will remember this when we wake up?" Because Markes wanted to remember all of this. Not only because of meeting Vanity but also meeting Imad, Mischief, and Gea. He hoped that once he woke up that he would be able to talk to them again...

poor Talent