#;; ᵗʳᵃᵛᵉˡᶤᶰᵍ ᵗᵒ ᵗʰᵉ ᵘᶰᵏᶰᵒʷᶰ [medieval verse]

[schattenmagier]

@ infernalpursuit [ @miratenebrarum Pinocchio ] asked:

“Are you lost?” <- said in the most plain and emotionless way ever btw

Again. The thief found herself in a unfamilar place. Again, not the first time, and surely not her last. Standing now in a city she had never visited, Lilli was indeed lost. She also saw not a soul besides herself. Perhaps a dead place. Maybe a place in which she could find some valuable goods...?

A voice ripped her out of her thought's, and made the woman spin around... just to find a boy not standing to far away from her. Something on him was strange, though Lilli couldn't exactly tell what it was. Surely not his plain and emotionless way to talk to her, because she replied just the same, with her face also showing barely any reaction.

" I suppose I am... Do you mind telling me where I am? "

Perhaps she could get some information from this one. He was the only other person she saw around so far after all.

[schattenmagier]

Again, Lilli listened silently. And she wishes she could understand, that she could relate, to the people who instead of leaving, decided to stay. To rather die with the city than escaping. It's their city. It is their home. It's probably understandable for everyone else who had a home, but for the thief it's just stupid, even though she doesn't says it out loud. The word 'home' doesn't really has a meaning for her.

" Then that is your decision I suppose... I guess I can only wish you good luck in this fight. "

Even though there is a chance that she has to join that fight if she wants to leave Krat alive. Ugh. Why does she always find herself in such situations?

It somehow surprised her to hear that Venigni put so much of his trust in Pinocchio though. Lilli was pretty sure he was talking about that puppet. Who else could it be? And she really couldn't but wonder how he could stop a sickness. The raging puppets outside? Sure. She had seen him fight. But fighting something that can't be killed by a weapon?

" You put a lot of trust in him... What makes Pinocchio so different from all the other puppets? I mean besides that he isn't trying to kill everything in his sight. "

"Yeah, that's the idea."

A loud sigh escaped his lips. It was good for the rest of the world, but... that didn't really make him feel much better, either. He was always against the idea of closing Krat to the rest to the world - wasn't knowledge meant to be shared? -, he would've loved to bring in people from every country out there... and now they're stuck there.

Half grateful nobody else was dealing with this mess. Half distraught nobody was coming to save them.

Still... Venigni shaked his head, once again forcing a hint of a smile as the thief kept talking.

"Some people have nowhere else to go. Some else... don't want to go anywhere.

This city might be on the brink of destruction... but it's still our city. And despite all the bad things that happened, and are happening-- and will continue happening (even tho I sure hope it doesn't mean things will get worse)... it's worth fighting for. It's worth saving."

Another sigh.

"And, well. I like to think our puppet friend might be the one who will actually save us all. He seems to have a good track record so far!"

[schattenmagier]

@infernalpursuit asked:

@sxnguinesxnctum from the fainting meme ❝You’re really pale.❞

The thief was feeling terrible. She had barely slept, and hadn't eaten anything in a while. Lilli was just feeling so nauseous. Of course she had been sick before but... This was getting worse and worse. And of course she tries to hide it all. Not asking for help. Unable to get over her pride to do so of course. And even though she tries to hide her feeling very unwell, the vicar still seemed to notice something. Well, her pale face for now. Or he had simply not called her out on anything else so far.

The woman is pretty sure he will offer her that blood again if he does find out... And while she had always refused it so far, she was tempted to take such an offer now. She was feeling sick for days now. Of course she thinks about it... Even if it would include of her accepting someone's help.

Lilli swallows, and slowly looks at the man. At Laurence. Her movements had been just a tiny bit slower than usual, though she hoped he wouldn't notice. Then she opens her mouth, and-

" Am I now? "

-and answer with a counter question. It was a terrible habbit of her whenever she didn't wanted to answer a question truthfully. And she knows the vicar won't be satisfied with that answer either. So Lilli clears her throat before trying again.

" I believe I am always this pale, Vicar... Nothing to worry over. "

[schattenmagier]

HOW DOES YOUR MUSE HANDLE EMOTIONS?

Bold what usually or often applies. Italicize what sometimes applies.

(Mainverse Lilli)

ANGER

jaw clenching, hands balling into fists, teeth grinding, yelling, going nonverbal, stuttering speech, rushed speech, slow concise speech, rambling, quiet, arms crossing, shaking head, tearing up, animated, expressionless, projects, internalizes, vents, withdraws, passive aggressive, direct, physical outbursts, verbal outbursts.

JOY

easy smiles, fighting back grins, suppressed laughter, loud laughter, giggles, chuckling, smirks, whole body laughs, covers mouth when laughing, throws head back when laughing, slaps leg, touches people around them when laughing, looks down when laughing, looks for eye contact when laughing, sparkling eyes, bubbly happiness, quiet subtle happiness, obnoxious happiness, wants to spread joy, quietly savors joy.

SADNESS / CRYING

bottling it up, seeks distractions, wallows, meditates & processes, avoidance, seeks out comfort, withdraws, talks it out, internalizes it, sad smiles, depression naps, uses alcohol, uses drugs, seeks out sources of joy, fidgets with sentimental item, sits in silence, broods, gets moody, wants someone to share the misery, tries to hide negative emotions, nurtures others to make themselves feel better.

EMBARRASSMENT

shame, blushing, looking away, rubbing at back of head, covering face, laughing nervously, laughs it off, overthinks, lets it go, self-deprecating humour, deflects, gets irritated, smiles, withdraws, crossing arms over stomach, crossing arms over chest, hands in pockets, shoulders sinking, shrugs, falling into silence until comfortable again, talking a lot to compensate.

GUILT

avoiding eye contact, shoulders sinking low, head hanging down, crying, chest aches, lashes out, internalizes, apologizes, deflects, communicates, withdraws, grand gestures for forgiveness, accepts fault easily, punishes themselves, martyrdom, victim complex, over-active guilt complex, healthy conscience, internalizes even after forgiveness, seeking redemption, moves on easily, denial, lack of guilt/conscience, sorry they got caught more than caused harm, can’t handle knowing they hurt others.

tagged by: @5mind

tagging: @raptorprowl, @blooddrinkingbartender, @miratenebrarum, @fishermcn, @yellowfingcr

(Thief!Lilli)

ANGER

jaw clenching, hands balling into fists, teeth grinding, yelling, going nonverbal, stuttering speech, rushed speech, slow concise speech, rambling, quiet, arms crossing, shaking head, tearing up, animated, expressionless, projects, internalizes, vents, withdraws, passive aggressive, direct, physical outbursts, verbal outbursts.

JOY

easy smiles, fighting back grins, suppressed laughter, loud laughter, giggles, chuckling, smirks, whole body laughs, covers mouth when laughing, throws head back when laughing, slaps leg, touches people around them when laughing, looks down when laughing, looks for eye contact when laughing, sparkling eyes, bubbly happiness, quiet subtle happiness, obnoxious happiness, wants to spread joy, quietly savors joy.

SADNESS / CRYING

bottling it up, seeks distractions, wallows, meditates & processes, avoidance, seeks out comfort, withdraws, talks it out, internalizes it, sad smiles, depression naps, uses alcohol, uses drugs, seeks out sources of joy, fidgets with sentimental item, sits in silence, broods, gets moody, wants someone to share the misery, tries to hide negative emotions, nurtures others to make themselves feel better.

EMBARRASSMENT

shame, blushing, looking away, rubbing at back of head, covering face, laughing nervously, laughs it off, overthinks, lets it go, self-deprecating humour, deflects, gets irritated, smiles, withdraws, crossing arms over stomach, crossing arms over chest, hands in pockets, shoulders sinking, shrugs, falling into silence until comfortable again, talking a lot to compensate.

GUILT

avoiding eye contact, shoulders sinking low, head hanging down, crying, chest aches, lashes out, internalizes, apologizes, deflects, communicates, withdraws, grand gestures for forgiveness, accepts fault easily, punishes themselves, martyrdom, victim complex, over-active guilt complex, healthy conscience, internalizes even after forgiveness, seeking redemption, moves on easily, denial, lack of guilt/conscience, sorry they got caught more than caused harm, can’t handle knowing they hurt others.

[schattenmagier]

YES VICAR!!! WHY ARE YOUR HUNTERS LIKE THIS?!?

[schattenmagier]

That's a regular sugar cube... Does this count as candy? No matter what, Lilli still takes it. But not eying it a little suspicious. And- oh. she already has thrown it into her mouth.

" Thanks... Heysel. "

@schattenmagier replied to your post “"You might ask yourself why I haven't removed the...”:

Candies? 👀

​Heysel hands her a sugar cube, a serene smile on her face.

"Happy Halloween!"

[schattenmagier]

" Ew. Love... "

[schattenmagier]

" I think Heysel and the Vicar would be perfect together. One likes biting and the other getting bitten... "

[schattenmagier]

[ Locked in a Room // Accpeting! ]

@fishermcn asked:

[PACING]: Back and forth, back and forth, the ragged crow of a man paces back and forth. Between his restless hands sit the innards and casing of a soon-to-be bomb, clanking and clonking against one another as Soot fiddles with the thing distractedly. Every so often his pacing takes him back over to the table they've used to plan this little co-operative venture, flinty eyes glancing over the marks they've made for patrols and the best places to slip past them... before trotting off to continue wearing a hole in the floor. It's about another minute before Soot finally gives up the ghost with a raspy sigh and a glance spared towards Lilli. "Sure we can't blow'm to bits? Assassinatin' him, burnin' the place down, same difference ain't it?"

The thief watches Samuel like a hawk as he so restless paced around the room. Again and again. It was so different from her more calm behavior. And it somehow annoyed her in a way. Why did she needed to work with him anway? Could they have not hired only her to kill that target? Apparently not. Or their client simply didn't trusted that one person was capable enough for this job. Who knows. But one thing was clear, she did had to deal with having a 'partner' for this job. Now the woman just hoped he was as good as she was told.

Lilli then let's out a low sigh when the man spoke again. Either he wanted to get over this job as soon as possible, or he simply wanted to blow something up. And while that sure would be an easy way to kill their target AND everyone else who was around, it wasn't exactly the most subtile way. And not what their client wanted...

" I am very sure we can't do that... Our client said we should just kill one guy... "

A moment passes, and she looks at the map with the markings again. Perhaps using his experience with bombs could still be useful. So, why not including it? It might be not her style, but perhaps it will satisfy him.

" While I prefer my way for an assassination, you can blow something up as a distraction I suppose... Would that be satisfying for you? "

Lilli proposed to Sam, while glancing at the man with her usual blank expression... Or perhaps there was a hint of annoyance to find in the way she looked at him.

" If you blow the whole place up, we surely would attract to much unneeded attention... "

[schattenmagier]

The last one of the bandits was still stalking towards her, so he had his back turned towards the massacre that took place insvolving the other men of his group. Lilli though had a perfect view of the scene. How Xiro slaughtered the bandits without even a moment of showing mercy. And she found it impressive. The way he cut into them, or dodged their attacks. They had no chance at all. But he wasn't quick enough before the last of the bandits reached her. He was already much to close...

" Game of cat´n mouse´s over, girl! "

The bandit spoke, smirking and raising his blade to give her the finishing blow. If she could buy a little more time... perhaps her 'savior' would be able to slaughter this one too before her time was up. So, the thief took the last remains of her strength, and raised her blade towards the man, in a parry, as he brought his own sword on her. The two blades collided, and with a move of her wrist, Lilli was able to push away the deadly blade of the bandit. A small smirk appears on the woman's face. But it did not last long, because the man quickly recovered, and instead of his blade, his free hand, clenched into a fist, and collided with her head this time.

She is knocked down, and starts seeing stars. Everything in her vision becomes a blurr of movements and color. She didn't notice, but the moment she had been knocked to the ground the darkness crept closer. Though not towards Xiro, but rather towards Lilli and the bandit. And when he rose his blade once again... it closed the distance in a second, and wrapped around the man who had noticed it just now. Who noticed it far to late. He screams as he gets entangled into the black mass, even swinging his sword at it, but it didn't seem to do the darkness any harm at all. And when the bandit was completely engulfed by the shadows, the screaming stopped... before the silence was broken once more as a disgusting bone breaking noise echoed from where he had been standing a moment ago.

“A frontal assault?” Xiro tutted, shaking his head. “Those never work.”

The first of them was upon him, but it mattered little. Sidestepping the blade’s downward swing, he pivoted, twisting easily and hooking his foot ‘round the man’s ankle. Down the bandit went, just barely missing falling on his own sword. His luck was short lived, for the next one tripped over him, and his sword wound up lodged in both his own throat and the back of the first’s skull. Heh, Xiro thought, two for one. The remaining seven were less inclined to do his work for him. They changed tack, attempting to instead surround him on all sides. He dodged the first few blows, then finally yanked his sword free to parry the rest. Where his enemies were haphazard and unskilled, he was a surgeon. A quick jab to the heart sent one to the great beyond. A slice to the hamstring brought one to his knees, and he was relieved of his head soon after. Usually, Xiro liked to take his time with scum like these, make them feel the penalties of their mistakes. But they were not the only threat to worry about, if you could call them a threat at all. His eyes briefly flicked away to the shadows. He could almost feel them slithering like snakes. That was where the real danger lay. His short sword pierced one man’s chin and upper pallet to tickle his brain. Another fell to a mere swipe to the throat. Blood sprayed, the mist nearly getting in his eyes. The Darkness continued to pull at him all the while, gnawing at the edges of his perception, as though trying to distract him just long enough.

[schattenmagier]

💖 one for thief verse and 💖 one for vigilante!

[ Date or not date // Accepeting! ]

And send 💖 for a reason TO date my muse

For the thief:

She will share her food with you. This might sounds like it's nothing but it is important to her. Food is important. And her sharing meals with someone means a lot of trust and that she cares about their well being a lot. More than her own actually! If there isn't much food, she will give the majority of it to the person who's important to her.

For the vigilante:

To get a bit on the uhhh more suggestive side. She does have her fair share of experience. She isn't to bad of a kisser, and also isn't to bad at other things. Lilli is also up for trying out anything that her partner might want to try out.

[schattenmagier]

What Tarot Card Are You?

The Fool

there is an endless road ahead of you. long and winding, it is impossible to imagine every fork, every path you could take. like looking down from a high place, the sheer magnitude is dizzying. but it is freeing. god, it is freeding. you have all the time in the world to explore– endless choices to make; take time to appreciate it all. just be careful not to lose yourself to the recklessness that comes with such wondrous freedom. / NUMBER: 0 / UPRIGHT: beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit / REVERSED: holding back, recklessness, risk-taking

tagged by: @sxnguinesxnctum (thank!) tagging: You! :)

[schattenmagier]

fuck it smash or pass the vicar

[ DAMN GIO // Accepting! ]

" Wh-What... The Vicar?!? "

The thief asks, her face going beat-red as her mind started to wander into directions that she would usually ignore. Well, most of the time at least. He surely was not an ugly man. Far from it even so. Even she could admit this. But would Lilli go so far as to share a bed with him? That's... a different thing.

Having a pretty face, is not enough for her to join someone in bed. They have to be a bit trustworthy at least. And still, the woman was unsure if she could call Laurence that. Though... he let her stay. He helped her when she was sick. He hasn't done or tried to do anything wrong towards her. Maybe... Perhaps she could. Like one time. Maybe under certain circumstances...?

" Mhm... Don't tell him... But I suppose... Under some circumstances...

That's when she looks left, and right to see if anyone else could hear. The thief mumbled under her breath, barely audible.

" ... Smash... "

[schattenmagier]

Now the thief turns fully to Edgar, though with her crossing her arms like she just did, her body language told that she wasn't believing a word he said. Because, come on. Telling a woman, who has a big scar across her face, that she is beautiful sounds like a joke to her. And she isn't as easily smitten by such words either.

" No? ... Then vhat do you want? If you are here to offer me a job, then get to the point... I don't need flattery. "

Again, it wouldn't be the first time for someone to use flattery to coax her into doing a job either.

" Beauty... "

'What beauty?' She adds in her mind, and while she had not said it loud, it could be heard when she spoke that single word.

" Who even are you? "

yeah ouch.

He's not used to all these rejection. Clearly, he needs to refine his pickup lines! Or at least now, take a moment to clear his throat and just. Try again.

"N--- no, miss, I didn't mean to sell you anything!"

Keep it cool, eDGAR! Clear your throat and keep on smiling, maybe add half a bow there-- perfect.

"I was simply smitten by your beauty!"

[schattenmagier]

I would actually like to see you holding a mass

" Absolutely NOT. "

[schattenmagier]

@yellowfingcr said:

"We never stopped! Come join! We're biting Lance today!"

" Uh... And why do we try to bite people again? " Why can't we simply stab them?