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Post by Manah on Feb 2, 2020 22:48:58 GMT -5
Erza
"I told you earlier I'd tell you more if only you'd ask", the redhead pointed out, referring to their earlier discussion before Lucy had revealed her black eye. "There is part of it which I can't reveal, however, and that is at your brother's own request, so if you have to blame anyone for that secret, blame him", she said, smiling faintly.
She nodded. "...We went on a dangerous mission together. The part I can't reveal is what the mission was about, as it was essentially a top secret one. However - and while I can tell you this much, I'd ask that you keep it to yourself until he returns and sorts things out himself to avoid confusion and more complications - while we did manage to take care of the threat we were sent to deal with... it wasn't without a cost. Travis actually risked his life to ensure the success of the mission, and we were successful. But he lost his body in the process. He was able to transfer his mind into another body in order to survive, but his own was destroyed for sure."
Letting that sink in, though she did take her friend's hand in support.
"He's fine, but he's now pretty much stuck in the body of a girl", she concluded. 7 in Social Skills to try and tell her this in such a way as to not absolutely freak her out.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Feb 4, 2020 23:03:06 GMT -5
"Oh... Wow... He always used to say growing up he wanted to be just like Mom... I guess he's closer than ever to that goal now." Lucy said. "So what does she look like now?" Lucy asked as you arrive back at the Guild.
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Post by Manah on Feb 4, 2020 23:42:44 GMT -5
(OOC: We left the guild, so I'm guessing you meant we made it back to Fairy Hills as planned.)
Erza
"She's... hm. Well, she's very pretty, for starters. She has long green hair and beautiful eyes", Erza explained as she led Lucy to her own room, figuring out it was probably best to allow Wendy, Carla and Levy to get some rest tonight, and tell them what happened the next morning instead. "She's lovely, really. Still very much Travis inside, though. She said I wasn't 'as dumb as I look' if I could figure out she was him moments after his 'death', heh."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Feb 6, 2020 0:34:47 GMT -5
(Right, I meant Dorm.)
"I see." Lucy said as they arrived. "Sounds just like him... Her... Whatever."
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Post by Manah on Feb 6, 2020 16:53:45 GMT -5
Erza
"...Yeah. We haven't exacly had much time to discuss whether or not he wanted to be referred to as a he or a she", the redhead admitted as she unlocked the door to her quarters to let her friend in. "At any rate, he said it might be a while before he returned because he needs to report to Hisui-sama. If you ask me, though, he won't be gone for long, given the situation here."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Feb 6, 2020 19:08:02 GMT -5
"Okay." Lucy said changing to some PJs, and laying down.
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Post by Manah on Feb 6, 2020 19:42:01 GMT -5
Erza
Erza requipped into a reddish pink nightgown, joining her in the bed.
"...Let's get some rest. I feel like we both need it badly. We can talk more in the morning", the redhead said with a nod. "Good night", she said, closing her eyes to get some sleep.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Feb 8, 2020 17:32:05 GMT -5
The next morning comes up easily enough.
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Post by Manah on Feb 9, 2020 0:27:35 GMT -5
Erza
Yawning lightly, the redhead slowly sat up and rubbed her eyes, glad to see she was still able to get some sleep despite the entity sharing her body and mind.
'Of course you're able to sleep. Your body will one day be mine, I wouldn't want it to be weakened or damaged', the voice in her mind said.
'Travis will not let you take it over', the redhead replied silently. 'I won't let you escape, ever. I don't care if I have to hear your voice in my brain for all eternity, you are not threatening my entire world ever.'
'Stubborn mortal... you have willpower. I'll give you that', the entity said, amused. 'Enjoy your freedom while you can. This boy will not be there forever. Eventually... something will happen. Eventually he will fail to maintain his mental shield. Eventually he will die. And when that happens... you will be mine, and your world will die. Nothing lasts forever... except me, and my creator. In the end... we will be victorious.'
'Seriously... shut up already', she grumbled mentally as she got up, gently setting the blanket properly to cover the steel sleeping Lucy, before going to refresh herself in the bathroom.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Feb 10, 2020 0:16:24 GMT -5
You freshen up a bit when your phone lacrima rings. The number displayed is from Travis.
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Post by Manah on Feb 10, 2020 1:32:37 GMT -5
Erza
"A-Ah...!" the redhead let out in surprise, grabbing the lacrima and taking the call. "...Yes! Erza speaking."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Feb 10, 2020 2:05:59 GMT -5
"I'm on my way back to the Guild. My train should arrive by noon." She said. "It was... awkward to explain this all to the Queen. I've never felt so ashamed."
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Post by Manah on Feb 10, 2020 2:45:46 GMT -5
Erza
"I'm sorry to hear that, though not especially surprised. Just so you know, your sister is with me right now. I had to tell her what happened to you, although I kept the cause a secret as I promised", the redhead noted. "So... um, no instructions to, say, find the closest thing available to that crystal ritual that we have, and use it to trap me forever?" she asked... as she was honestly half-expecting the Queen's orders to be something along those lines.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Feb 10, 2020 21:36:40 GMT -5
"No. No such orders or anything like that." He said. "In fact no more orders period... I have officially been discharged from the inquisition starting today."
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Post by Manah on Feb 10, 2020 21:44:50 GMT -5
Erza
The redhead froze, blinking. "...You what?! How come? ...On what grounds?" she asked, surprised.
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