Not Expecting Much

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Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Samantha McManus » Thu Apr 27, 2017 10:04 pm

"And I'm a girl from Ireland who wants to be a drummer," she smirks.
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Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Will Stanton » Thu Apr 27, 2017 10:08 pm

"And not a bad singer, as well. And only partially flattery, there," she smiled.

"I see your point. But the parts of you that are of Ireland have more experience with this idea."
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Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Samantha McManus » Thu Apr 27, 2017 10:11 pm

"I'm in Ireland's blood. I'm the one who refused retreat. If you look for me, I can be found."
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Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Will Stanton » Thu Apr 27, 2017 10:14 pm

"And if you have better steaks than the one at the corner store."
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Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Samantha McManus » Thu Apr 27, 2017 10:17 pm

"Well I didn't say I'd make it easy. What's the fun in that?"
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Aspect: Not Crazy
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Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Will Stanton » Thu Apr 27, 2017 10:24 pm

Will smiled. "Of course."

"I was afraid of your wild side, at first. But I came around, eventually, to your idea of fun. Again with the beating people over the head until something sticks."
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Aspect: Unique Worldview
Aspect: Big Ball of Trauma
Aspect: Open-Hearted

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Samantha McManus » Fri Apr 28, 2017 6:35 pm

"This feels right. Moreso than the other times we were reborn. We might be able to stick around awhile, this time."
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High Concept: Waking Goddess
Aspect: Enraptured by Violence
Aspect: Made of Nightmares
Aspect: Not Crazy
Aspect: Driven by Wolves

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Will Stanton » Fri Apr 28, 2017 6:42 pm

"You have people who care about you here. It can be a comfortable place to spend a stretch.

I...miss you. I hope you do stick around."
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High Concept: Pillsbury Clayboy
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Aspect: Out of Place, Out of Time
Aspect: Unique Worldview
Aspect: Big Ball of Trauma
Aspect: Open-Hearted

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Samantha McManus » Fri Apr 28, 2017 6:55 pm

"So you think I might... get comfortable?" She asks with a pointed smirk.
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High Concept: Waking Goddess
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Aspect: Made of Nightmares
Aspect: Not Crazy
Aspect: Driven by Wolves

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Will Stanton » Fri Apr 28, 2017 7:01 pm

Will cocked her head slightly, not quite getting Sam's drift. "Yes? I don't want to sound like a brochure, but I quite like it here."
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High Concept: Pillsbury Clayboy
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Aspect: Out of Place, Out of Time
Aspect: Unique Worldview
Aspect: Big Ball of Trauma
Aspect: Open-Hearted

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Samantha McManus » Fri Apr 28, 2017 7:03 pm

"I don't intend to grow fat sitting on cushions..."
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Aspect: Not Crazy
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Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Will Stanton » Fri Apr 28, 2017 7:07 pm

"I'm not sure you'd find lying about all day comfortable, no? Some people are comfortable sitting on cushions. Some people are comfortable running through the woods. Some people are comfortable in a spin cycle in a washing machine. To each their own, yes?"
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Aspect: Out of Place, Out of Time
Aspect: Unique Worldview
Aspect: Big Ball of Trauma
Aspect: Open-Hearted

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Samantha McManus » Fri Apr 28, 2017 7:30 pm

"Because I'm not of comfort, though occasionally I am of satisfaction."
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Aspect: Enraptured by Violence
Aspect: Made of Nightmares
Aspect: Not Crazy
Aspect: Driven by Wolves

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Will Stanton » Fri Apr 28, 2017 7:33 pm

Will smiled, a private smile. "Yes. Yes, I dare say you can be."
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Aspect: Big Ball of Trauma
Aspect: Open-Hearted

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Samantha McManus » Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:00 pm

"So is that it then? A crow to point the way when you're lost?"
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Aspect: Made of Nightmares
Aspect: Not Crazy
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Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Will Stanton » Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:02 pm

"I'd take it. A guide to help me along the path.

I wouldn't mind a warm bed to come home to after harsh days, but that role is taken."
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Aspect: Unique Worldview
Aspect: Big Ball of Trauma
Aspect: Open-Hearted

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Samantha McManus » Fri Apr 28, 2017 10:20 pm

"Yes, we're fond of that one."

"She doesn't seem to mind wearing you, though."
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Aspect: Made of Nightmares
Aspect: Not Crazy
Aspect: Driven by Wolves

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Will Stanton » Fri Apr 28, 2017 10:29 pm

"I aim to please, no matter what I am called on to do," Will chuckled. "People find me rather handy."

"Uh. Are...you upset about that?"
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Aspect: Out of Place, Out of Time
Aspect: Unique Worldview
Aspect: Big Ball of Trauma
Aspect: Open-Hearted

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Samantha McManus » Sat Apr 29, 2017 2:23 am

"We just found it... creative."
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Aspect: Enraptured by Violence
Aspect: Made of Nightmares
Aspect: Not Crazy
Aspect: Driven by Wolves

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Will Stanton » Sat Apr 29, 2017 2:28 am

"I'll admit, in this particular case, it's because she forced my shifting -- she needed a suit, and bent me to her will. Not that I regret it, or that it wasn't fun, just...

I wouldn't. Sneak in anywhere without your permission. Especially when I'm telepathically blocked."
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Aspect: Out of Place, Out of Time
Aspect: Unique Worldview
Aspect: Big Ball of Trauma
Aspect: Open-Hearted

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Samantha McManus » Mon May 01, 2017 6:31 pm

"While we're certainly... frustrated that we can't feel you anymore, it does make things... interesting."
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High Concept: Waking Goddess
Aspect: Enraptured by Violence
Aspect: Made of Nightmares
Aspect: Not Crazy
Aspect: Driven by Wolves

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Will Stanton » Mon May 01, 2017 8:23 pm

"And I enjoy being...interesting?" she said, a little confused. "I'm sure I'll figure some way to get this gunk out. Eventually."
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Aspect: Out of Place, Out of Time
Aspect: Unique Worldview
Aspect: Big Ball of Trauma
Aspect: Open-Hearted

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Samantha McManus » Mon May 01, 2017 9:52 pm

"So you don't want even the prospect of sneaking up on us?"
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Aspect: Made of Nightmares
Aspect: Not Crazy
Aspect: Driven by Wolves

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Will Stanton » Mon May 01, 2017 10:00 pm

"I tried that, once upon a time. Several once upon a times. It never...really worked.

Are you saying...you want me to try?"
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Aspect: Out of Place, Out of Time
Aspect: Unique Worldview
Aspect: Big Ball of Trauma
Aspect: Open-Hearted

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Samantha McManus » Mon May 01, 2017 10:48 pm

"Would it entertain you? Present a challenge?"
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Aspect: Made of Nightmares
Aspect: Not Crazy
Aspect: Driven by Wolves

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Will Stanton » Mon May 01, 2017 11:07 pm

The corner of her mouth slipped into a smile. "Oh, I'm sure I wouldn't prove much of a challenge. But trying might be...an interesting diversion."
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Aspect: Out of Place, Out of Time
Aspect: Unique Worldview
Aspect: Big Ball of Trauma
Aspect: Open-Hearted

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Samantha McManus » Tue May 02, 2017 12:36 am

"Bear in mind, the wolf has a good nose..."
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Aspect: Made of Nightmares
Aspect: Not Crazy
Aspect: Driven by Wolves

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Will Stanton » Tue May 02, 2017 2:39 am

"I'll keep that in mind," Will nodded, mock-solemnly.

"Anyway, thank you. For coming. It was good to see you, if only for a bit," she said, getting to her feet.
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Aspect: Out of Place, Out of Time
Aspect: Unique Worldview
Aspect: Big Ball of Trauma
Aspect: Open-Hearted

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Samantha McManus » Wed May 03, 2017 6:26 pm

"You know where to find us..."

Sam's posture starts to relax.
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Aspect: Enraptured by Violence
Aspect: Made of Nightmares
Aspect: Not Crazy
Aspect: Driven by Wolves

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Will Stanton » Wed May 03, 2017 6:31 pm

Will smiled a sad little smile. "And breath in, and out, and focus back on the room again."
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Aspect: Out of Place, Out of Time
Aspect: Unique Worldview
Aspect: Big Ball of Trauma
Aspect: Open-Hearted

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Samantha McManus » Wed May 03, 2017 7:03 pm

"That... was rather odd," Sam mutters, letting out a long breath.
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High Concept: Waking Goddess
Aspect: Enraptured by Violence
Aspect: Made of Nightmares
Aspect: Not Crazy
Aspect: Driven by Wolves

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Will Stanton » Wed May 03, 2017 7:06 pm

"Does anything around here not fit under that description?

Take it easy; find yourself again."
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Aspect: Out of Place, Out of Time
Aspect: Unique Worldview
Aspect: Big Ball of Trauma
Aspect: Open-Hearted

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Samantha McManus » Wed May 03, 2017 9:09 pm

"Well it was like... looking into a funhouse mirror. Or a kaleidoscope."
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Aspect: Made of Nightmares
Aspect: Not Crazy
Aspect: Driven by Wolves

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Will Stanton » Wed May 03, 2017 9:10 pm

"Oh, I always look fat in those," she said, offering a hand to Sam to stand up.

"I imagine it must have been very strange."
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Aspect: Out of Place, Out of Time
Aspect: Unique Worldview
Aspect: Big Ball of Trauma
Aspect: Open-Hearted

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Samantha McManus » Wed May 03, 2017 9:13 pm

"And like in those mirrors, every move you make gets... kind of exaggerated? Or goes in a direction you didn't expect."
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High Concept: Waking Goddess
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Aspect: Made of Nightmares
Aspect: Not Crazy
Aspect: Driven by Wolves

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Will Stanton » Wed May 03, 2017 9:16 pm

"Ahhh.

So, the whims of the Morrigan aren't the whims of Sam McManus, huh?" she smiled, taking off her tiara.
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Aspect: Out of Place, Out of Time
Aspect: Unique Worldview
Aspect: Big Ball of Trauma
Aspect: Open-Hearted

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Samantha McManus » Wed May 03, 2017 9:21 pm

"I don't... really know. I'm still kind of making sense of it, aye?"
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High Concept: Waking Goddess
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Aspect: Made of Nightmares
Aspect: Not Crazy
Aspect: Driven by Wolves

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Will Stanton » Wed May 03, 2017 9:48 pm

"Well, that's why we're all here. No matter how big or small our problems are, we've all got to figure out how to live with them."
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Aspect: Out of Place, Out of Time
Aspect: Unique Worldview
Aspect: Big Ball of Trauma
Aspect: Open-Hearted

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Samantha McManus » Wed May 03, 2017 11:09 pm

"I mean... even an exaggerated movement still has... an origin."
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Aspect: Made of Nightmares
Aspect: Not Crazy
Aspect: Driven by Wolves

Re: Not Expecting Much

Postby Will Stanton » Wed May 03, 2017 11:13 pm

"The dark, dusty corners of our mind has some surprising stuff there, sometimes."
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