[closed] we shape our buildings; thereafter, they shape us

[ignoreher]

WHO: Malkuth & Others
WHAT: Various threads for April (hmu for starters if needed!!!)
WHERE: Pretty much anywhere
WHEN: Anytime during April
WARNINGS: probable violence, drinking, cannibalism, sex, spoilers for Lobotomy Corporation & Library of Ruina will be marked as needed

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[bowtography]

... Sorry. I didn't think we'd have time if I just told you.

[ She's so used to Dan Heng shoving or hauling her out of the way without warning. ]

Are you okay? Do you want to sit down for a second?

[ Oh geez, did she actually hurt her with her dramatic tackle-- ]

[ignoreher]

[ oh no... ]

I'm fine, March! Don't look... sound so worried.

[ she's lifting her hands to pat march's cheeks and lift them into a smile. smooshsmoosh. c'mon. ]

We would've been way worse off if you weren't so quick, and I'd definitely rather be a little banged up than pinned under a bear. Even if it was with you.

[bowtography]

Of course I'm--mmph!

[ Well, it's hard to talk when her cheeks are being smooshed. Unfortunately. She has to wait until Malkuth releases her face. ]

Just don't push yourself, okay? I'm not going to be too useful getting us out of here.

[ignoreher]

[ don't push herself... yeah... she'll definitely remember that when she's flitting around as a fairy later. ]

I won't, I won't... I just hope you're not too offended if I struggle a bit, I'm not that strong and the Fairy Festival's been starved to skin and bones. They do like you though, so they're willing to do their best!

[ and they are in the room with us right now ]

[bowtography]

[ Uh. ]

Wait, "they"? Your wings are alive?? And they're starving?

[ MALKUTH, SHE HAS QUESTIONS ]

[ignoreher]

[ uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, ]

Um, I'll make it quick. My abilities come from a kind of bond with the creatures I've mentioned before, Abnormalities, after suppressing them and... booking them like we do our guests. This one is the lowest threat level, ZAYIN, Fairy Festival, who used to a plump little guy until they didn't have anything to eat and eventually became skin and bones. They've always been gluttonous, but it's worse now -- they'd help the employees and keep them safe until their guard was lowered, or the job was done, and then the fairies would... eat them.

[ ...

does that help, march????????? ]

My bear arms are from another one, but I can show you all their pictures when we get back to my room. Okay?

[bowtography]

[ She would love to say this helps, brackets, but she's a little stuck on the Abnormalities being booked. Like. Their guests.

And they eat people because of course they do.

Should she actually be worried if this one likes her, actually-- ]

I--Okay.

[ It's said a little faintly, like it's an automatic reply and she's trying very hard not to think too much about it. Sure. ]

[ignoreher]

[ so... telling her she looks delicious right now wouldn't help. malkuth keeps the thought to herself. ]

Sorry. It's... a lot? But I can promise that I won't be taking a chunk out of you just because they like how soft your hands are.

[ ........................

she's doing her best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ]

[bowtography]

... Great! Kind of need my hands, actually, so really appreciate it!

[ this is said perhaps a tad too brightly. ]

[ignoreher]

Yeah! You do! So... let's get you out of here so I can stop scaring you with my weird and creepy self.

[ yeah... yeah. okay. will march want to be friends with her still. wasn't this kind of a thing to dump on a friend. malkuth's mind is still turning these thoughts around even as she inhales sharply and moves to scoop the other up with a heave, let her just get her footing and she can. get them out.

... ugh... let her lay on the ground. the sound of fluttering pages fill the air again as the wings and costume dissipate, bits of light dimming like embers off a flame from malkuth's body. ]

[bowtography]

Malkuth!!

[ Okay, yes, it's a little creepy to have your friend talk about how her wings might want to chew on you, but friendship trumps all! So March doesn't linger on it, focusing instead on her friend. ]

Are you okay? Does it drain you?

[ignoreher]

[ a hand is waving her concern off. please. ]

No... I mean, yeah, but more mentally over a longer period of time. I'm just not used to lifting people.

[ it's different than carrying five plus books. plus flying. malkuth turns her head to her friend, biting back a grin. ]

You'll have to go on without me, March... explore the woods in all its [ what's that say behind her? oh ] hundred acres...

[bowtography]

Nope.

[ Promptly, as she crouches down beside her, and reaching for her arms to start lifting her at least a little off the ground. ]

If I'm exploring, you're coming with me. Leaving you behind here is a definite no.

[ignoreher]

[ malkuth lets herself be helped if only so she can throw her arms around march, squeezing tightly. ]

I promise, I would never let myself hurt you. Okay? I've caused others problems before, but I'd never, ever hurt you. No matter what happened.

[bowtography]

Ah--

[ ... Oh. March blinks, before she squeezes her back, unflinching. She'd messed up, hadn't she? Now Malkuth thought she was afraid. ]

It did kinda weird me out at first, but... it's okay. I mean it. I know you wouldn't hurt me.

... Sorry, Mally. I do trust you, I promise.

[ignoreher]

[ mally............ she stays like that for a moment more, exhaling softly and then loosens her grip. ]

Okay. I wouldn't blame you if you were scared though, it's all normal to me, but... yeah. [ yeah. ] Um, thanks for trusting me. We can explore these totally not scary woods together.

[ and definitely not set off more traps. ]

[bowtography]

[ March draws back, but just so she can reach for Malkuth's hand and give it a squeeze. ]

Good! Lean on me if you need to, okay? We'll take it slow.

[ignoreher]

[ she'll return the squeeze, standing up with a bit of a wobble and pulling march up too. swing swing. ]

In that case...

[ full on leaning, hold her strong bestie. ]

You know, it takes a looooooot out of me to use one of those. [ never mind that she's literally said that a ZAYIN doesn't take shit it's just the strength part that's the problem. ] I don't think I'll be making it out unless I've got you right by my side, Marmar.

[bowtography]

Well, good thing I'm super reliable then, isn't it?

[ It's fine, Malkuth can be dramatic. She's got them. ]