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towerofanimus2013-04-03 09:38 pm
keepscalm) wrote in towerofanimus2013-04-03 09:38 pm
08. music to hear, why hear'st thou music sadly?
Characters: [OU] England (keepscalm), Ruler (faithstaynight), and you!
Setting: Various (floors 77, 3, 86, 74, and 30). Put your scenario in the subject line!
Format: Starting action, but I'll match you. :)
Summary: It's time for England to clear up a few things.
Warnings: Stock language and nation angst, and also probably some talk of the Hundred Years' War. Maybe character death?
scenario A♛ floor 77 (closed tofaithstaynight; backdated to March 27th)
[After the meeting concludes, England lingers about by the staircase. He's nervous; his heart seems too loud in his ears and his palms are clammy (though that might be the humidity of the sauna). This is something he's been meaning to do ever since their exchange in the infirmary, but he's not really used to his past coming back to haunt him this literally. And he's even less used to actually facing his problems.
When Ruler next passes by him, he clears his throat to get her attention.] ...Ruler.
[England averts his eyes, faltering momentarily. He's quiet a moment before looking back to her.] ...might I have a word?
scenario B♛ floor 3 (open)
[It's not unusual that England is in the library, but it's only in the past few months that he's actually been given a job there. He's most likely shelving books, but occasionally he pushes in the chairs of the desks or collects books that have been left by the terminals.
If he walks by you, he might offer an absent:] Do you need help with anything?
[But if he's busy, you might have to approach him yourself. Both are equally likely.]
scenario C♛ floor 86 (open)
[Not everyone would be aware of the dangers of this floor immediately, but England is certainly one that is well-acquainted with the lore of the fae. So one might wonder why he's lingering about a place like this, especially seeing as he's lurking just outside the bounds of one of the fairy rings.
In the middle is a marker, a smaller circle formed from pebbles lodged into the dirt. Some distance away, closer to the edge of the ring, is a small string of assorted beads, crafted in one of the workshops.
England kneels just in front of the mushrooms. There's a rabbit-like creature fluttering about nearby; though it can't be seen by anyone who doesn't believe in magic or the supernatural, being on this floor might render it visible to some non-believers.
It's not really clear why they're here, but one can always ask and find out.]
scenario D♛ floor 74 (open)
[This floor finds England adorned with a cloak — it's wrinkled and there's a seam off-center that suggests he'd had to sew together two smaller spreads of fabric to get a piece big enough to make the cloak out of. He has also made himself a fleece scarf in bright yellow, which clashes hilariously with everything else on his person.
Sometimes you just work with what you have. Better than freezing to death!
Which he doesn't want to do while he explores the castle.
He carries a wand with him, which is equally hilarious (and probably the only thing the scarf matches). However, the star does appear to be glowing, and he holds it out in front of him much like a lamp.
Should he come across someone else, he gives them a bit of a questioning look, like it is very strange that anyone other than him would be tromping through the snowy ruins of some old castle.] Are you lost?
scenario E♛ floor 30 (closed tofirst responder seekinganswers)
[This is always the worst part of the trip up to the farmland (he'll often take the steps two or three at a time when he knows no one is looking). England is well-acquainted with the mechanism of this staircase, and every trip ensures that he emerges onto the next floor with unpleasantness settled in his gut.
Usually, he's lucky.
Today, he's not.
The staircase vanishes from under him just as he's almost to safety — one sharp gasp later and he's hanging off the next step up on the way to floor thirty-one, the very edge of the section of staircase that's still left.
He doesn't have to look to know the monsters writhe on the floor underneath him, just one slip of the hand away.]
keepscalm), Ruler (faithstaynight), and you!Setting: Various (floors 77, 3, 86, 74, and 30). Put your scenario in the subject line!
Format: Starting action, but I'll match you. :)
Summary: It's time for England to clear up a few things.
Warnings: Stock language and nation angst, and also probably some talk of the Hundred Years' War. Maybe character death?
scenario A♛ floor 77 (closed to
faithstaynight; backdated to March 27th)[After the meeting concludes, England lingers about by the staircase. He's nervous; his heart seems too loud in his ears and his palms are clammy (though that might be the humidity of the sauna). This is something he's been meaning to do ever since their exchange in the infirmary, but he's not really used to his past coming back to haunt him this literally. And he's even less used to actually facing his problems.
When Ruler next passes by him, he clears his throat to get her attention.] ...Ruler.
[England averts his eyes, faltering momentarily. He's quiet a moment before looking back to her.] ...might I have a word?
scenario B♛ floor 3 (open)
[It's not unusual that England is in the library, but it's only in the past few months that he's actually been given a job there. He's most likely shelving books, but occasionally he pushes in the chairs of the desks or collects books that have been left by the terminals.
If he walks by you, he might offer an absent:] Do you need help with anything?
[But if he's busy, you might have to approach him yourself. Both are equally likely.]
scenario C♛ floor 86 (open)
[Not everyone would be aware of the dangers of this floor immediately, but England is certainly one that is well-acquainted with the lore of the fae. So one might wonder why he's lingering about a place like this, especially seeing as he's lurking just outside the bounds of one of the fairy rings.
In the middle is a marker, a smaller circle formed from pebbles lodged into the dirt. Some distance away, closer to the edge of the ring, is a small string of assorted beads, crafted in one of the workshops.
England kneels just in front of the mushrooms. There's a rabbit-like creature fluttering about nearby; though it can't be seen by anyone who doesn't believe in magic or the supernatural, being on this floor might render it visible to some non-believers.
It's not really clear why they're here, but one can always ask and find out.]
scenario D♛ floor 74 (open)
[This floor finds England adorned with a cloak — it's wrinkled and there's a seam off-center that suggests he'd had to sew together two smaller spreads of fabric to get a piece big enough to make the cloak out of. He has also made himself a fleece scarf in bright yellow, which clashes hilariously with everything else on his person.
Sometimes you just work with what you have. Better than freezing to death!
Which he doesn't want to do while he explores the castle.
He carries a wand with him, which is equally hilarious (and probably the only thing the scarf matches). However, the star does appear to be glowing, and he holds it out in front of him much like a lamp.
Should he come across someone else, he gives them a bit of a questioning look, like it is very strange that anyone other than him would be tromping through the snowy ruins of some old castle.] Are you lost?
scenario E♛ floor 30 (closed to
seekinganswers)[This is always the worst part of the trip up to the farmland (he'll often take the steps two or three at a time when he knows no one is looking). England is well-acquainted with the mechanism of this staircase, and every trip ensures that he emerges onto the next floor with unpleasantness settled in his gut.
Usually, he's lucky.
Today, he's not.
The staircase vanishes from under him just as he's almost to safety — one sharp gasp later and he's hanging off the next step up on the way to floor thirty-one, the very edge of the section of staircase that's still left.
He doesn't have to look to know the monsters writhe on the floor underneath him, just one slip of the hand away.]
Third floor
Good morning, England! How are you?
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He clears his throat uncomfortably, averting his eyes.] ...good morning. I'm— doing well.
[Sort of. The past few months had been pretty chaotic even by Tower standards. But that's not something he wants to talk about with Tohko.]
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..Are you sure? If something's bothering you, I'm always happy to listen and help out.
no subject
[Ahem.] Well— [Good God, man, just spit it out.] When we met...
[Good start. Yes.
He pauses again, not really sure how to proceed. Poor bastard. He's not used to swallowing his pride.]
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It's alright! Don't worry about it! The experiments here can be pretty cruel sometimes..I can see why you lashed out. Don't worry about it.
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His face is a little red.] Yes, well. I was a right prannock. So—
[He clears his throat. The guy looks pretty embarrassed.] ...my apologies. [He kind of mumbles it, but he manages. Good on you, England.]
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Maybe..but as I said, it was probably a little normal for you to do so, given the circumstances. But I do accept your apology. Hopefully we can be good friends in the future!
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But he seems to realise his mistake as soon as he makes it and averts his eyes. His face is more than just a little red now.] ...p-perhaps. [Not that he needs more friends! It's just—]
At least it will be easier for us to work together now.
[Yes. That is the only reason.]
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That's true, I suppose. If you ever need my help, let me know, alright? I'm a simple book girl, but I might be able to do something.
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Though, for his encouragement, there isn't always much to accomplish in the libraries. There's no check-out system, and even if the books aren't properly shelved, they'll eventually vanish and go back onto the bookcases anyway.
He grimaces and glances out into the expanse of the library.] ...though this place seems to mostly take care of itself, I admit.
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I do try my best to help out..after all, the right story or tale can change a person's life, for better or worse..but you are wrong. While the books are replaced and do come back, the library can get beaten up sometimes by the weather. We've been lucky in the fact that no one has tried to use them as kindling during the colder months.