01 Intro

[iron_infidel]

Characters: Open
Setting: Starting at room 1-14 and moving on wards.
Format: I'll match you
Summary: A troll taken from his home and wakes up in a foreign world.
Warnings: PG13 maybe cussing from others?



[Room 1-14]

[How could this be? Once again the adult troll awoke from previous night stirrings. His visions had visited him once more and he awoke ready for a day of change. Of course the troll was surprised when he awoke and he found himself in a foreign room. It was no surprise that he his first thought was that he had been captured. The collar was definitely a signal, an odd label but it was that of a slave or bark beast and to some he was just that. He was a rogue and a mutant at that it was possible that his time had finally come?

No. He shouldn’t be jumping to conclusions so quickly. A moment is taken as he closes his eyes to listen to his surroundings. He is relieves when he hears no one. The troll stands and looks at his surroundings, immediately not finding his new attire to his liking. This is when he notices the trunk beside his bed. Carefully he opens the trunk, making sure there were no traps, and is glad to retrieve his cloak and leggings. Once he is dressed he takes it upon himself as a chance to explore.]



[Hallways]

[It felt good to be back in his familiar robes. His first trek is along the hallways of the tower and he is a bit quizzical about the constant flicker the lights give off. Such an odd technology and it was rather alien to him.]

Such an odd…technology, almost primitive and simple in its design.

[Another flicker flashes across the halls, going dakr for a few moments before the flash brightly back on.]

And…dysfunctional.



[Floor Twenty Five: The Meadow]

[He is surprised to find such a sight on this floor. The rooms before had been dark and dusty. They had been lined with furniture and almost homey in some cases. However The Signless had never been expecting to find such a sight. A warm feeling fleeted into his heart and the warmth the greeted him as ever welcoming.

The troll found a nice spot next to a small bunching of flowers. Back home it was rare to find such beauty, especially on his travels. For now he was glad to be in a peaceful place.]



[Floor 1]

[The faint smell of food has attracted him here, to the cafeteria. His hunger sack has been feeling rather vacant and the sensation was beginning to get a bit over whelming. He looks around, hoping to find some sort of nourishment. While there were many choices he was uncertain what to decide to eat. Some foods he could recognize while others he had never seen before and didn't want to take a chance.

In the end he decides to sit down on one of the tables. Maybe a bit of rest would suit him better and it would allow him time to get his thoughts straight.]

Comments

[mamadonna]

[ Dolorosa has been standing sentry in the hallways the last few weeks. Her flashlight not always as necessary now that the lights have been working every now and again, which is good being that the batteries would only last so long.

She was leaning against the wall with her spear upright when she notices a cloaked figure. ]

It would behoove you to mind your travels. There are Hounds abou--

[ And then she recognizes the "stranger" and her spear clatters to the ground. ]

8D Dolorosa! <3

[iron_infidel]

[A pause is taken to register the sound and the being that is came from. There was no need to wait for her to speak or for questions to be asked. He immediately knew who it was and made his way closer to her.]

Lusus!

[He cried out to her in welcome. He was glad to see her safe and present in this universe. Perhaps he was still at home and this was some sort of illusion. Whatever the case, seeing a familiar face was better then being alone and she would hopefully have some answers for him.]

i hadn't noticed that we'd gotten a new signless till just then 0u0

[mamadonna]

[ she ran in to throw her arms around him, leaving him practically enveloped in her cape. She wouldn't dare let him see her cry, but these last few weeks had been miserable for her without him. ]

Oh, my precious Starling. I feared I might never again have the opportunity to look upon you!

8D Well hi! I play Signless and my name is Beans.

[iron_infidel]

[Willingly he welcomed her embrace. Her cape held a familiar scent and a welcoming warmth that until now, he had not been aware he had missed. For he had recently seen her. They, along with his closest followers, had been traveling last he had seen her and he found it odd to hear such words.]

Why do you say those words? It has been not long since I last laid my eyes on you.

[There was an urge to ask her all the questions that plagued his thoughts, but he knew those would have to wait. For now he prized what time he had with her.]

sorry this is late! but yes i'm king and as you can see i play mama

[mamadonna]

[ She gives him a distant, uncertain look. He did not recall his previous time here. Worse yet, he seemed to have no idea of their eventual fate. This is something she would need give long consideration.

For now, though, she would prefer only to hold him. And should an errant tear fall, then what will be will be. ]

Don't concern yourself with it, my child. We can...discuss these matters on a later occasion. But suffice it to say that I have been present here for some considerable degree of time, and you have been absent for too much of it.

;; these two

[iron_infidel]

[Her soothing words calmed his thoughts for the moment and he breathed softly as he took in her embrace, her comfort. A stray hand reached up and gently cups her face, wiping away the lost tear from her face.]

Your words are still confusing. You tell me not to worry but I fear that I must. What is this place, why is it that we are here and why do you distress yourself? You are far too willed to shed a tear, dear lusus.

i'm not getting overwhelmed with sad mamafeelings or anything ;~;

[mamadonna]

[ She rests her own hand on top of his, slowly transitioning out of the embrace to pay heed to her surroundings once more. She is standing sentry after all, and there are monsters about. ] There's much you've missed. Though horrid a place as this may be, it does my heart a kindness to hold you once more.

[ She bends down to pick up her spear from the floor. ]

It's unwise to linger here, the Tower has grown more dangerous of late. How recent was your arrival? Was there a destination you had in mind prior to my interruption?

Floor 1

[victory_howl]

Oddly enough, there seemed to be a pair of fuzzy white ears sticking out up from under the other end of the table. Almost like there was someone there. Like maybe a ghoooooost -- no, on second thought, probably not a ghost.

The ears pricked as the troll sat down.

[iron_infidel]

[The Signless didn't notice the animal right away, but the moment he sat down the movement caught his eye. He slowly moved to stand and made his way over to the other end of the table.]

Hello, is someone there?

[victory_howl]

In response, Ammy leapt up onto the table and skittered across to the other side, where Signless had been sitting. And then proceeded to gobble down the contents of one of the plates resting there.

Hopefully, it wasn't his plate.

[iron_infidel]

He jumped back quickly. The quick footed bark beast had surprised the troll. Luckily that wasn't his food that the animal was now gobbling up. He had no food and probably wouldn't for a good while. "Hungry little one aren't you." he cooed and slowly made his way over to the animal. He was sure to approach with caution he didn't know what the animal was capable of and didn't wish to startle it.

[victory_howl]

Ammy looked up from the last of the food on the plate, but didn't make any motion to threaten or growl at Signless. Rather, she cocked her head at him questioningly.

What is it, horned guy?

[iron_infidel]

He managed a soft smile and approached the wolf, "An appetite and a curiosity such a healthy beast." he commented as he gently held out a hand for the beast to sniff. There was a chance he might be losing that hand, but he didn't seem to fear that.

[swordofzero]

[Suzaku was in the dorm hallways when they lit up bright for a moment before going dark. But he saw the troll and heard the voice...]

Signless?

[He hurried towards him, he knew there was a possibility this would be another Signless; one that didn't know him, and he tried to squash his hope, but his eyes had lit up regardless and his tone was friendly.]

[iron_infidel]

[His head lifts to glance in the direction of the voice. At the sight of the other he is confused. It was not simply because he knew his name and title, but what was he? He had never seen such a light skinned creature before. It was hornless and pink? Yeah...pink.]

Mmmm, you address me?

[He remains polite, but wary.]

[swordofzero]

[For one moment hurt flickers in his eyes. But it is hidden a moment later. So it was not the Signless he knew... he knew it was too much to hope for...

Still it hurt, seeing his friend and yet not being recognised. Without thinking he slipped into a very formal posture.] My apologies, have you just arrived?

[iron_infidel]

[Being one who is rather observant he notices that brief moment of hurt. While he doesn't understand why that would be he felt the need to inquire.]

Apology accepted, stranger. But...you seem upset? Have you mistaken me for another?

[swordofzero]

[Suzaku nodded, careful to keep his face blank] I am not upset, however this tower... [He paused thinking of the best way to phrase this] It appears there are many different worlds and some of them are very alike each other to the point where there are copies of people, with the same names and memories, or very similar ones.

You are not the first Signless to have been brought here.

[iron_infidel]

[The Signless dropped a nod of understanding towards the other. He did not understand why he was not upset. Something so disappointing would upset any friend of another, but he could tell this being wished not to show such a weakness. Signless need not continue on the topic and instead decided to inquire about the information this boy had at his disposal.]

That is unfortunate. I am sorry to hear, but I would be willing to be a companion of yours however I muse inquire about your species. I have never seen one...so...so...pink.

[Might as well offer his companionship. He concluded that the other Signless must have been a close friend of his; from the previous hurt in his eyes upon seeing him and the realization that he had not been the one he had hoped for. ]

[riightonthelii2p]

"Fuck thith ith utter hoofbeatht thit!" Sollux growled to himself, he was getting sick and tired of fighting stupid monsters off, and he had just got here! He kept his hand pressed hard on an injury on one of his bony arms. Where the fuck was he even at, he just needed to get to his room, sleep it off, it's only a flesh wound, obviously. He stopped in the hallway to lift his yellowstained hand up for a moment to look at his injury before pressing it back down, hard.

"FUCK." He of course killed the thing before it could do too much damage, but he had not even noticed it at first. This was a nightmare.

[iron_infidel]

Signless walked on curious to find something of interest to him. He was wary and always kept a watchful eye on his surroundings. He had heard the distant growls from the predators, the monsters lurking in the dark and it did not frighten him. His curiosity is perked when he heard not the sound of vicious growls, but a hauntingly familiar lisp from the voice of another.

He ran forward towards the sound, desperate to find the owner of such a voice. As he turned the corner, the one he saw, was not the one he had hoped for. Still he looks...familiar. Slowly the Signless approaches the other. "Young one...do you require assistance?" Upon closer inspection he can see that the troll is wounded and a frown tugs at his lips. "A bandage perhaps?"

[riightonthelii2p]

"No, I jutht have every goddamn intention of bleeding out, you know I-" When he finally looked up he was floored, whatever snarky words that had been built up in his brain, died in his throat. "The fuck?" Eyebrows tugged together in confusion as he stepped back in fear. Weren't adult trolls supposed to kill younger ones on sight or something? Holy shit.

This one looked like a bigger nicer Karkat, but still holy fuck. "Uh. I'm fine." His fingers tighten around his arm and he takes another step back. The air goes dry and crisp with the soft threat of psionics.

[iron_infidel]

He hand't been expecting that, but he figures the younger one might has suspected him as a threat; he definitely acted a such. The Signless took not of the 'psionic' threat and continued to approach the other at a slow pace. Slowly he reaches out a hand and places it on the trolls injured arm.

"Shooosh, I mean you no harm young one. Calm your defenses please I wish not to attack and have no reason to and the same should be for you."

[riightonthelii2p]

Sollux tenses but otherwise does nothing. Not drawing on hid psionic to attack but not really getting rid of the thought. Woah dude, his eyes were fucking neat. "I got attacked on the way to my room and now I'm lotht." He mumbled, not really sure why he was telling this guy like he was his lusus or something.

He was still intimidated despite the troll's kindness. He was fucking gigantic, well okay, compared to Sollux, who in his own right was taller than most of his friends, though he looked sort of like a beanpole.

[iron_infidel]

Signless carefully advances upon the troll and kept his hold on the others arm. It was a gentle touch, just barely allowing an amount of pressure, so that he could keep his grasp. A moment is taken as he inspects the wound and moves any stray young troll fingers away from it. He assesses the damage and lets go of his arm for the moment; going to his cloak he begins to rip away some of the fabric so that he can dress the wound properly.

"I will help you find your way back. That is if you want my company, though consider this. My size and your grand gift of red and blue, I'm sure we would be a threat to be reckoned with." He reassures the troll as he goes back to his wound again and begins to dress it with care.