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aterat2020-09-30 08:36 pm
stickyflippers) wrote in aterat2020-09-30 08:36 pm
Logs for October
Who; Caelan and you!
What; Phone troubles, pillow forts, discussions on the weird goings on, and a seal in the tub
Where; Red building, and the docks.
When; End of September / Early October
Warnings; Mentions of nudity (Not descriptive, shape changing just doesn’t work with clothes), references to alcohol abuse (marked in thread with Nida), references to suicide (marked in thread with Nida)
What Do You Mean It’s Not Water Proof?
Caelan was experiencing some very obvious levels of confusion and frustration as he wandered up from the docks post swim that evening. His hair was still dripping and damp as he walked, eyes glued to the tell-phone that was looking rather... Less functional than it was meant to be. He hadn’t even bothered to button his shirt all the way, after the damn thing slipped out of his pockets and into the water when he was getting himself dressed and presentable by human standards.
At first, he’d only been annoyed because he’d had to stop what he was doing to fish it out of the water. Now he was doubly annoyed because the screen wasn’t lighting up. It was like the damn thing didn’t have any life in it...
Weird and very inconvenient if he had anything to say on the matter.
Which he was... At length, muttering under his breath and his accent growing a touch stronger than usual as he forgot himself. “The bleedin’ hell kind of joke is this? Really? Give the man who spends copious amounts of time near the water something that up and dies just because it gets a little wet. Can’t handle your drink at all, can yah? You finicky little box of nonsense.”
Speaking of a drink, he had a feeling he was going to need one very soon. Between that weird energy pulse a while back, the nightmares and now this? He was willing to admit he might need several.
A Fortress Fit for a Princess
Caelan wasn’t asleep when a mist slipped under his doorway, he’d come to expect at least one interruption a night since a few prior when something exploded somewhere and released a shockwave of mysterious energy. It had upset a whole lot of people (him included, for all he said he wasn’t bothered). Holly had become the most frequent guest, especially when the nightmares had begun.
Tonight he was ready though, and hoping to get the kid to talk a little more rather than the sullen insistence that she was completely fine and whatever other absurd excuses she came up with for her visit that night. Because honestly, she wasn’t the only one having nightmares, and he was starting to worry more about what they actually might have meant.
Hard to tell though if there were any connections or similarities if you weren’t talking.
Thus, tonight he was more than prepared for the visit. The living room space in his apartment had been entirely disrupted, cushions and pillows moved to the floor along with some of the chairs from the dining area, the sheets from his room and the pillows for good measure. All because he’d gotten it in his head that he was going to try one of those ‘Pillow Fort’ things that Holly had mentioned once or twice in one of her super-fact-filled-rambles.
When Holly materialized into a solid form again, she would be greeted by the sight of a very large, very chaotic looking fortress of pillows and blankets. If she ate food, there would have been all manner of sweets and snacks. Unfortunately, as happy as he was to make sure she could feed safely, he wasn’t confident in grabbing a random person off the street for her to snack on.
Someone would be bound to ask questions if they saw him lugging an unconscious body up and down the stairs... right?
So... No snacks, only a structure that was only slightly stable, but magnificent to behold (in his personal opinion).
Splish-splash
If there were any human creation that Caelan favoured over any other (aside from motor cars, they were fun) it was most decidedly the bathtub. A place to soak and relax at the end of a long day? A place where you could safely just splash around or doze off for a little nap without worrying about a predator?
It was brilliant. A private bath was practically a requirement when he was staying somewhere on a job. It wasn’t a replacement for the ocean by any means though, it did little to quiet the call in the back of his mind. It was, however, the nicest substitute on days when the call wasn’t loud, and he couldn’t be fussed with sneaking down to the shore.
Even the Lighthouse he’d purchased had a nice one installed, despite the fact that the ocean was just down the cliff side.
So after he’d finished a day busking in the market he hadn’t taken long to run a nice hot bath, grabbed his pelt, and slipped into the water like the delighted seal he was. It wasn’t as though he didn’t have the time, he wasn’t expecting any company for a while yet. Usually his visitors tended to show up slightly later.
Wildcard!
Have something you want the seal boy for in particular? Throw it at me! Also, if anyone wants something specific in a starter they should let me know. I can totally write one. <3
What; Phone troubles, pillow forts, discussions on the weird goings on, and a seal in the tub
Where; Red building, and the docks.
When; End of September / Early October
Warnings; Mentions of nudity (Not descriptive, shape changing just doesn’t work with clothes), references to alcohol abuse (marked in thread with Nida), references to suicide (marked in thread with Nida)
What Do You Mean It’s Not Water Proof?
Caelan was experiencing some very obvious levels of confusion and frustration as he wandered up from the docks post swim that evening. His hair was still dripping and damp as he walked, eyes glued to the tell-phone that was looking rather... Less functional than it was meant to be. He hadn’t even bothered to button his shirt all the way, after the damn thing slipped out of his pockets and into the water when he was getting himself dressed and presentable by human standards.
At first, he’d only been annoyed because he’d had to stop what he was doing to fish it out of the water. Now he was doubly annoyed because the screen wasn’t lighting up. It was like the damn thing didn’t have any life in it...
Weird and very inconvenient if he had anything to say on the matter.
Which he was... At length, muttering under his breath and his accent growing a touch stronger than usual as he forgot himself. “The bleedin’ hell kind of joke is this? Really? Give the man who spends copious amounts of time near the water something that up and dies just because it gets a little wet. Can’t handle your drink at all, can yah? You finicky little box of nonsense.”
Speaking of a drink, he had a feeling he was going to need one very soon. Between that weird energy pulse a while back, the nightmares and now this? He was willing to admit he might need several.
A Fortress Fit for a Princess
Caelan wasn’t asleep when a mist slipped under his doorway, he’d come to expect at least one interruption a night since a few prior when something exploded somewhere and released a shockwave of mysterious energy. It had upset a whole lot of people (him included, for all he said he wasn’t bothered). Holly had become the most frequent guest, especially when the nightmares had begun.
Tonight he was ready though, and hoping to get the kid to talk a little more rather than the sullen insistence that she was completely fine and whatever other absurd excuses she came up with for her visit that night. Because honestly, she wasn’t the only one having nightmares, and he was starting to worry more about what they actually might have meant.
Hard to tell though if there were any connections or similarities if you weren’t talking.
Thus, tonight he was more than prepared for the visit. The living room space in his apartment had been entirely disrupted, cushions and pillows moved to the floor along with some of the chairs from the dining area, the sheets from his room and the pillows for good measure. All because he’d gotten it in his head that he was going to try one of those ‘Pillow Fort’ things that Holly had mentioned once or twice in one of her super-fact-filled-rambles.
When Holly materialized into a solid form again, she would be greeted by the sight of a very large, very chaotic looking fortress of pillows and blankets. If she ate food, there would have been all manner of sweets and snacks. Unfortunately, as happy as he was to make sure she could feed safely, he wasn’t confident in grabbing a random person off the street for her to snack on.
Someone would be bound to ask questions if they saw him lugging an unconscious body up and down the stairs... right?
So... No snacks, only a structure that was only slightly stable, but magnificent to behold (in his personal opinion).
Splish-splash
If there were any human creation that Caelan favoured over any other (aside from motor cars, they were fun) it was most decidedly the bathtub. A place to soak and relax at the end of a long day? A place where you could safely just splash around or doze off for a little nap without worrying about a predator?
It was brilliant. A private bath was practically a requirement when he was staying somewhere on a job. It wasn’t a replacement for the ocean by any means though, it did little to quiet the call in the back of his mind. It was, however, the nicest substitute on days when the call wasn’t loud, and he couldn’t be fussed with sneaking down to the shore.
Even the Lighthouse he’d purchased had a nice one installed, despite the fact that the ocean was just down the cliff side.
So after he’d finished a day busking in the market he hadn’t taken long to run a nice hot bath, grabbed his pelt, and slipped into the water like the delighted seal he was. It wasn’t as though he didn’t have the time, he wasn’t expecting any company for a while yet. Usually his visitors tended to show up slightly later.
Wildcard!
Have something you want the seal boy for in particular? Throw it at me! Also, if anyone wants something specific in a starter they should let me know. I can totally write one. <3
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"But I'm weird. Because I honestly think that's all fine. Just let me know if you're going to steal anything of mine." He grinned. "I'll try and make it hard for you." He couldn't think of anything that Caelan could take that he wouldn't just give him, so why not make it fun.
He leaned back against the couch and paused long enough to look Caelan up and down. "You're you. I think that's all that really matters. Besides, I like getting to know you."
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And really, he’s not sure that Jake has it in him to be rude or disrespectful. He was just so... Nice. Too nice compared to most people he spent time with, though he supposed he couldn’t really say that now. Not in this world, anyway. Most people he hung around with were that nice.
Not everyone, but more than enough to tip the scales.
Grinning a little at the idea that the guy liked getting to know him, Caelan settled again. “Well, I am a treat.” He chuckled a little, before continuing. “Besides, you’re pretty grand yourself, Jake. Been good to get to know you a little at a time, to get to see glimpses I hadn’t noticed before. As humans go, you’re definitely proving to be one of the good ones.”
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He didn't think that he was nice but he knew that he came off that way. He really wanted Caelan to understand but he didn't know if he could put it into words. He wasn't nice. He was selfish and too wrapped up in his own damage.
"Mm?" Jacob snapped out of his thoughts and focused on his friend. He noticed the glimmer of Caelan's scales as they glided like a sea of glass along his neck. It was beautiful, this version of Caelan was beautiful. "What have you noticed?" He asked curiously, trying to play off the way he was staring in awe at his friend.
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Caelan rolled his shoulders lightly into a shrug at the question, “Where do I start...? Hmm...” He cast another glance at Jacob. Eyes roaming thoughtfully, mind going back to his behaviour in the bathroom. “For one, there’s the fact that you definitely have a hard time keeping your thoughts from showing.”
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It was just a part of himself that he didn't understand and wasn't ready to unravel. He told himself that he needed time but that wasn't it... he just needed to let himself be happy.
Until then, he'll start trying to hide how awkward he feels around Caelan.
It might work...
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It was a bit late to hide, honestly. Caelan had a mind like a steel trap. “That said, if you’re ever in the mood to chat about that.” He nodded to the bathroom with a very pointed look at Jacob, “You know where to find me, after all... The fae are far more free than humans tend to be about things like that.”
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Jake scratched the back of his head, trying to remember why he had originally stopped by. It all sorta blurred after their encounter in the bath. He had trouble thinking beyond it to whatever his original purpose had been.
"Um... I am not sure what to talk about but should I knock from now on? I feel kinda bad that I learned your secret without you wanting me to know."
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As for the matter of knocking, the grin changed slightly in tone to something slightly amused. “Now that you know, I don’t particularly care if you knock or not Jake. It isn’t like I’ve got anything left to hide.” He arched a brow, “That said, you might want to knock if you don’t want to risk another eyeful.”
Caelan really gives very little thought to who sees him naked. Nudity among his kind if just normal, he only holds himself to human standards to blend in.
/fade to black <3
"I should go, actually. Forgot to get something but I'm going to swing by a bit later. I wanted to pick your brain about some music. Yeah, music." That had been why he had originally stopped by but he wanted a chance to calm down first.
Re: /fade to black <3
“Alright, go and get what you ‘forgot’ my friend. You can come by to pick my brain any time, especially about music. I promise I’ll be presentable then.” He added, holding a hand over is heart jokingly before waving the guy off. They would revisit these conversations later, and maybe make a little progress.
[FTB <3]