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hadeswrxtes‌:

She was right, but he wasn’t about to let her know that. While they seemed to be different people here in Velia, they were still very much siblings, and siblings fought. They were no exception. He hid his eye roll with a turn of his head before continuing forward. 

“Well, when are we going to talk about it? And don’t bring that up. It was the first thing that came to mind when I logged in.” He grumbled. 

He allowed her to move in front of him with a huff before reaching out to rest a hand on her shoulder. 

“Sawyer.” He began, tone teetering on the edge of warning.

Preferably never. She kept that to herself, but it was an honest answer. Anyone that knew Cricket, knew she was a talker. She liked getting everything out in the open as soon as possible. Otherwise it ate away at her. But this? She felt as though she had this conversation with Leo over and over and over again. The result was always the same. They fought. They stormed off to sulk and a day later they’d be ok. A few days after that though? The process repeated. Was that the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results?

“We’ll talk when you’re able to listen and not do whatever ‘this’ is,” she replied, matching his gruff tone as she tugged her shoulder away. “Don’t. I’m so tired of yo--”

Cricket’s words stopped abruptly, as did her steps, as a figure emerged from around the corner in front of them. Her illuminated form only lit up so much but she could see the gleam of metal just as it was about to strike. 

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hadeswrxtes‌:

location: the labyrinth players: @crcket and hades

“You can’t tell me to not come with you for this, Sawyer, because you know I won’t listen. It’s dangerous and dumb of you to go alone.” Hades hissed as he held up the lantern in an attempt to see their path more clearly. His sister had been… off as of late, especially once she fully recovered. He hadn’t seen much of her after that, and though he tried to give her her space, he wasn’t about to let her march into one of the mazes alone. 

“What’s been going on with you? I don’t like this, Sawyer, and you know if something were the matter, you can tell me.” 

“If we picked the corn field, like I’d wanted, it wouldn’t be either of those,” Cricket said with a sigh as she trudged along the trail of hades’ dim light. She wasn’t stubborn enough to say the tunnels of the labyrinth weren’t difficult, especially alone. Just stepping into the level entrance gave her the suffocating feeling of being swallowed up. Nothing but pitch black surrounded her until Hades’ lantern flicked on and he stepped in front. Now here they were, shuffling along through the tight passages as she tried to ignore the pulse of her heart in her ears.

“Do we have to talk about this now? I mean-- I know we’re in your element, Mr. God-of-the-Underworld, but I’d rather just focus on finding this stupid key,” Cricket mumbled a light spell under her breath, illuminating what seemed to be her whole body as she shifted in front of her brother about two steps ahead. “There’s nothing wrong though. I’m just...tired,”

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direct messaging...radish

radish: for you?

radish: no

radish: jk you had me at weird what's up

cricket: you

cricket: are a jerk

cricket: uh huh, /sure/ you are. but I'll take it. so, there's this thing, a quest of sorts, and i need someone who's maxed out in obnoxiousness...

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direct messaging...radish

cricket: hey rad

cricket: I know this is probably weird but

cricket: you got a sec?

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Hey all! Anyone up for a thread with Cricket? It’s been a while and I’d like some fresh things for her. I’ll be dropping most of her old threads, so if you’d like to keep one or start something new, hit me up.

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kaliloggingon‌:

Kali had been drifting in and out of sleep the whole night, the pain waking her up on occasion. This time as she slowly woke up she heard strumming? And humming? After opening her eyes she took a moment to get her surroundings, finding a girl sitting in the chair next to her bed, softly humming. She didn’t want to be creepy and keep watching her but something about her just seemed so pretty, so peaceful. Kali had noticed the matching hospital gown and bandages up wounds and worry filled her immediately, knowing she shouldn’t be here if she was just as hurt.

That didn’t change that she wanted her attention though, wanted to hear her speak, hold her hand at least. Breaking the silence with a gentle smile on her face, she caught Cricket’s attention, “Hey.”

Cricket’s eyes shut for a moment. When she’d come to for the first time after the battles, Leo said she’d slept a day. Maybe two. She couldn’t really focus on that between the pain and the facade she put on to keep them both sane. She’d nearly died. One more hit and she would’ve pixelated into...what? Nothing? At best she’d be another empty casket at an awkward memorial. At worst, a nightmare for Leo to relive over and over. She couldn’t go out that way. She couldn’t handle it knowing she would poof out of existence leaving him without so much as a goodbye. Since waking up, all she could think about was what she’d say to him or to Padme or Radish-- or Kali, if she were to croak. Would she tell them she gave it her all...in the fight and in life here? Would she tell them to keep fighting...to get home? Or would she say stay...enjoy the life they have let here? would she tell them to do what makes them happy? Was she happy here in Velia? 

The questions in her mind came to a halt as Kali’s voice drew her attention. It was soft, barely audible over her strumming, so Cricket paused and a smile lit up her weary eyes. “Hey there,” she replied, sitting up to shift herself closer. She was careful not to brush her foot as she placed it on the ground, knowing through experience the bandages there didn’t provide a ton of protection. “Sorry if I woke you, I couldn’t sleep and even in these stiff chairs, Hades still snores like a bear. But yeah, I didn’t see you after the battle...for obvious reasons...and I--” Was worried? “I figured you wouldn’t mind some ambience and I hear on good authority Dawn produces pretty sweet dreams,” she added, patting her instrument lightly. “Was I right?”

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So close to some freedom! <3 this if you want a starter/to plot or if you’d like me to reply to our current thread once i am. I plan on sticking around as long as I can both today and for the foreseeable future. I love this place and all the crazy/creative members/plots! Thanks everyone for being so awesome.

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Moving today! Hopefully I’ll be around tomorrow night and Monday to finally dig into drafts!

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hadeswrxtes‌:

Almost instantly, Hades’ attentions were on her. His eyes grew wide as he grasped both of Cricket’s hands, the weight of relief crushing his insides till he felt all the air leave him, only to come back in a swift gust of wind. “Sawyer…” He breathed out, bringing both her hands up to his forehead to ease his mind. “Thank god, you’re awake.” It’s been a rough couple of days for him, and despite the doctors reassuring him that she’d wake up soon, it still wasn’t anywhere near her actually being awake. 

He raised a brow at her question before letting out a tired laugh. “Yeah. Yeah we did, Crick. I’m proud of you. You scared the Jesus out of me, but I’m proud of you.” He paused before squeezing her hands. 

“Sawyer I was so scared.” 

She visibly relaxed. They had to have beat it. Otherwise they wouldn’t be here would they? Cricket felt the squeeze of his hands and she would’ve returned the gesture if she hadn’t felt so tired. Not that she needed anymore sleep. She’d just woken up. And yet she felt worse than...well any pain she could remember. “How long have I been asleep?” she said turning her head to look at the machines. “Actually, never mind, doesn’t matter cause we can go now,” Cricket tried to sit up, her face twisting as pain shot through her small form.

She managed. Barely. And it took her a moment to loosen her jaw and force a smile. Cricket wasn’t great at hiding things, but If there was one feeling she was decent at, it was pain. “That thing was-- it was a beast, but everything’s fine now,” Her hand trembled as she pulled it from his grip and touched his cheek, “I’m fine. Let’s just go home, Leo, please?”

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🍻- For something bad/mischievous you did as a child or teen that your parents don’t know about

“Let me preface this by sayin I love Leo with all my heart. He’s always been a great brother/guardian, annoying at times, but great. He’s caring and protective and just the right amount of scary but he had his weaknesses, especially at night. I can’t tell you how many times I’d slip out of my bedroom window, shimmy down the roof, and venture out into the night. It was usually innocent enough. I’d walk around till I got sleepy again. Buut occasionally I’d find my way into an abandoned building or a friend’s bedroom window. I think the worst of it was the first time I tried ‘herbs’. We ended up skinny dipping in one of the little pond just outside of town. The sun was starting ta rise by the time I made it back and I was sure he’d catch me comin in. Luckily I was able to start breakfast and he was too out of it to notice. I felt a little guilty about it though, he was working doubles and I was out goofing off. I got a job not long after and it helped, a little,” @hadeswrxtes

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smash or pass - Lucia

send me “smash or pass” + a name and my muse will answer with 100% honesty.

“Instinct says, smash...but it’s been so long and in a way this game has managed to change us. How much, I dunno, but we’ve managed to stay friends and as great as it sounds, I wouldn’t wanna risk it. Besides, I doubt she sees me in that light anymore,”

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smash or pass + FELIX

“Felix is handsome, but I doubt I could ever see him as more than... well I don’t know what he is to me right now. It’s still a pass though,”

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smash or pass noir

“As badass as Noir is, I don’t think anyone can honestly pass. So I say smash. Besides, she works her behind off to get through this game, I think she deserves to be taken care of every now and then, haha”

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🌜- For a ‘weird’ habit or tic that no one knows about

force my muse to spill their secrets

“I dunno if this is weird or not, but I have a night time ritual that helps me sleep? Sometimes. I’ve always had trouble falling and staying asleep but it’s kinda like when dogs walk in a circle a few times before getting comfortable. I doubt it does anything, but it feels like it helps. First thing I do is touch each one of my fingertips with my thumb, once on each hand and I kinda hum to myself. Usually something Beetles related. Then I’ll twist my right earlobe twice, stretch and wriggle into whatever bedding or grass I’m laying in and just-- close my eyes. Like I said, it doesn’t always work but it’s something,”

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smash or pass + starlight & mercutio ;)

send me “smash or pass” + a name and my muse will answer with 100% honesty.

“Once upon a time, I might’ve said smash for star, but I’ve gotta pass. she’s too much of a sister to me. And Merc? I don’t think it’d ever happen but in some alternate universe? I’d say smash, haha,”

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connect + starlight &/or mercutio!

send “connect”+ a name and i will roll a d20 and my muse will answer a relationship building question about them.

starlight; (( positive )) 

16. What would losing this character mean to you? 

“Star was one of the first people I met when I joined Unity. She wasn’t the friendliest face, but I can’t say I blame her. Honestly, she reminds me a lot of Leo... which could be what drew me to her in the first place. She's always had my back though and losing her would be like losing an older sibling...and that’s...it’s not somethin I like to think about,”

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19. What do you do to intentionally annoy this character?

“Oh you know, typical younger sibling shenanigans. When I was in Unity I liked to wake her up with a song. Ya know, like a cute little alarm clock tune. Except it was less cute when it sounded like a cat in a garbage disposal. What can I say, my voice just needs time to warm up, that’s all,”

mercutio; (( positive ))

15. What do you and this character have a mutual, weird love of?

“I’d say the red light but the jury’s still out on that one, haha. Um-- Oh ok, I know people give him a hard time about his conspiracy theories, but I actually love hearing about them. It’s kinda like watching a thriller and guessing how it’ll end. Some are pretty far fetched and others? I could definitely see being a thing,”

(( negative ))

2. What secret are you keeping from this character that you would be devastated if they found out?

“I wouldn’t say he’d be devastated. We dunno each other that well. But last time I saw him, I maay have borrowed from his inventory. It was nothing really. A bobble if anything. I still haven’t figured out what it is, but ya know, it doesn’t matter if it’s shiny,”