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rekindleme2013-07-10 08:31 pm
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Bitty's First Shopping Trip and Assorted Other Adventures
Who: Diarmuid Ua Duibhne (smallspot ) and anyone who wants to run into a cute little kid.
Where: District 3 Exploration Prompt: Near the entry to District 3 and then the district itself, Shopping Trip Prompts: in/around Room 2-17 Building 1 and a clothing store in District 3, and Blackout Prompt: in front of Building 1.
When: District 3 Exploration Prompt: around July 2, Shopping Trip Prompts: around July 7th, Blackout Prompt: July 10th
Format: Any
Summary: During the Reignition event, Diarmuid and Legolas talked about getting a group together to go and explore the 3rd District. Now that a few days have passed and everything seems to be working in the district it's time for anyone who he might have invited to come and go exploring! A few days later, Diarmuid decides he is going to show everyone how much of a brave knight he is and go shopping in the district all by himself. Only...that's a long trip for a small boy to make all alone. Maybe someone would care to join him? Finally, the little guy does some star-gazing late during the blackout on July 10th.
Warnings: Cuteness? Random acts of hugging?
OOC Note: Anyone who would like to come join in the exploration is welcome to! This includes anyone who might wander into the group as it is assembling in front of the district. Consider it a bit of a mini mingle prompt. I will set up a separate division on the log so we can keep everything from that prompt together.
Divisions up! Please post responses to the exploration prompt under one of the two headings. All other prompt responses can be made just as new comments. Thanks everyone!
In Front of District 3/District 3
Diarmuid skips happily toward the bridge that leads into the section of District 3 that holds all the shops. It seems like it has taken him forever to get here because the last time he'd come, he'd come with his friend and keeping the other boy focused had distracted him from the length of the trip. Now, he is by himself and his excitement about meeting with everyone to go explore is just making the trip seem like it's taking forever.
Maybe he should have found Legolas or someone else to make the trip with...
The boy shrugs, swinging his arms happily and giggling as the bridge finally comes into sight. He can't wait to go exploring with everyone! Last time he had gone exploring he had found out what candy was. Just think of all the other new stuff that is probably just waiting to be discovered!
Mingle Section
Exploration Section
Room 2-17, Building 1
Even though he has been told that the room is his and no one will come into it without him, the first thing that Diarmuid does when he gets up every morning is fold his blanket and cloak and leave them on the corner of the bed with his few other belongings so that they are out of the way. Since there really hasn't been any need to use his cloak for its intended purpose, the boy has been using it and his blanket to curl up in when he sleeps since they still smell like home even if that smell is rapidly fading.
Considering the fact that a small boy lives in this room, it is remarkably neat. Part of that is because he doesn't often stay here. In fact, a lot of the time he stays with the adults who have been watching out for him though sometimes they stay here and help him clean up. However, the main reason things are so neat is that he still doesn't know what everything in the room is or does and that keeps him from messing with things. Why fiddle with things when he doesn't know what will happen? Besides, everything has been given to him by the people who brought him here. It would be bad if he broke anything.
The dark-haired boy finishes tidying up his stuff and then double checks to make sure he has his key and money card with him. Usually he goes out with an adult, but after exploring the 3rd District a few days ago with everyone the boy feels brave enough to go on a shopping trip all by himself. He's a knight after all and knights take care of themselves. He is going to get some new clothes since the ones he arrived in are starting to wear thin and a pouch to keep his key and money card in so he doesn't lose one.
He's probably lucky he hasn't done that already.
"I think that is everything! Shall we go?" Diarmuid turns his head toward the small blue and green butterfly that is perched on a nearby chair. It might be odd that he talks to it since it can't talk back, but the butterfly is like a friend to him. His father made it and ever since then, the butterfly has always been with him. Even now when everything else has been taken away from him, the butterfly is still there and so his father is also still with him in some little way
While Diarmuid doesn't know it, his father magically made the butterfly out of a small part of his love for his son and a greater part of said boy's innocence. As a result, Diarmuid's father is always with him in a much more literally way than he can even imagine.
As if to answer yes to the question, the butterfly launches into the air and lands on his shoulder. The small boy giggles and then starts toward the door to his room. He pauses as he reaches it, though, remembering how every time he has opened it he has seen something new, weird, or scary out there. It's why when he goes places he usually waits until Legolas or Auron or someone else can go with him.
Still, if he doesn't open the door, he can't finish his task, so after a moment and a deep breath, he pulls the door open and heads out into the hallway. If he knew how to write, he would leave a note on his door in case someone comes looking for him, but since he can't all he can do is hope no one worries too much about him while he is off on his adventure.
A Clothing Shop in District Three
Diarmuid finally reaches his destination late in the afternoon, though now that he is at the clothing store all he can do is stand there and look around in awe. There are so many pretty things, but none of it is anything like what he is used to wearing. Where does he start looking? And what can he get with the money that is on his card? He only barely understands how paying with money works and has no idea how much anything is worth.
However just getting here has been a big adventure for him and he's starting to get tired. Not to mention he's hungry, but he has no idea where to get food in this area. Suddenly, all of his energy seems to fade away and Diarmuid finds himself leaning against a nearby wall for a moment before sliding down to sit against it. He's come so far, but now he's starting to reach his limit and he still needs to go back home. What does he do now?
He shouldn't take a nap in the middle of an adventure but suddenly the idea is very tempting...
Building 1, Late During the Blackout on July 10th
Children are generally afraid of the dark. Children who grow up used to the light that is. But while Diarmuid has been taught to be wary of dark places because of the Fae creatures and spirits that might be lurking in them, he has no fear of the dark.
The fact that electicity doesn't exist in his time and that having so much light on at night is new to him might also have something to do with that.
Since he has no fear of the dark, Diarmuid is sitting off to the side of Building 1 and watching the stars. They are usually really hard to see with the lights on, but with them off he can see them so much better. Even if they aren't the stars he's used to seeing, they still reminds him of home.
And that is comforting.
smallspot ) and anyone who wants to run into a cute little kid.Where: District 3 Exploration Prompt: Near the entry to District 3 and then the district itself, Shopping Trip Prompts: in/around Room 2-17 Building 1 and a clothing store in District 3, and Blackout Prompt: in front of Building 1.
When: District 3 Exploration Prompt: around July 2, Shopping Trip Prompts: around July 7th, Blackout Prompt: July 10th
Format: Any
Summary: During the Reignition event, Diarmuid and Legolas talked about getting a group together to go and explore the 3rd District. Now that a few days have passed and everything seems to be working in the district it's time for anyone who he might have invited to come and go exploring! A few days later, Diarmuid decides he is going to show everyone how much of a brave knight he is and go shopping in the district all by himself. Only...that's a long trip for a small boy to make all alone. Maybe someone would care to join him? Finally, the little guy does some star-gazing late during the blackout on July 10th.
Warnings: Cuteness? Random acts of hugging?
OOC Note: Anyone who would like to come join in the exploration is welcome to! This includes anyone who might wander into the group as it is assembling in front of the district. Consider it a bit of a mini mingle prompt. I will set up a separate division on the log so we can keep everything from that prompt together.
Divisions up! Please post responses to the exploration prompt under one of the two headings. All other prompt responses can be made just as new comments. Thanks everyone!
In Front of District 3/District 3
Diarmuid skips happily toward the bridge that leads into the section of District 3 that holds all the shops. It seems like it has taken him forever to get here because the last time he'd come, he'd come with his friend and keeping the other boy focused had distracted him from the length of the trip. Now, he is by himself and his excitement about meeting with everyone to go explore is just making the trip seem like it's taking forever.
Maybe he should have found Legolas or someone else to make the trip with...
The boy shrugs, swinging his arms happily and giggling as the bridge finally comes into sight. He can't wait to go exploring with everyone! Last time he had gone exploring he had found out what candy was. Just think of all the other new stuff that is probably just waiting to be discovered!
Mingle Section
Exploration Section
Room 2-17, Building 1
Even though he has been told that the room is his and no one will come into it without him, the first thing that Diarmuid does when he gets up every morning is fold his blanket and cloak and leave them on the corner of the bed with his few other belongings so that they are out of the way. Since there really hasn't been any need to use his cloak for its intended purpose, the boy has been using it and his blanket to curl up in when he sleeps since they still smell like home even if that smell is rapidly fading.
Considering the fact that a small boy lives in this room, it is remarkably neat. Part of that is because he doesn't often stay here. In fact, a lot of the time he stays with the adults who have been watching out for him though sometimes they stay here and help him clean up. However, the main reason things are so neat is that he still doesn't know what everything in the room is or does and that keeps him from messing with things. Why fiddle with things when he doesn't know what will happen? Besides, everything has been given to him by the people who brought him here. It would be bad if he broke anything.
The dark-haired boy finishes tidying up his stuff and then double checks to make sure he has his key and money card with him. Usually he goes out with an adult, but after exploring the 3rd District a few days ago with everyone the boy feels brave enough to go on a shopping trip all by himself. He's a knight after all and knights take care of themselves. He is going to get some new clothes since the ones he arrived in are starting to wear thin and a pouch to keep his key and money card in so he doesn't lose one.
He's probably lucky he hasn't done that already.
"I think that is everything! Shall we go?" Diarmuid turns his head toward the small blue and green butterfly that is perched on a nearby chair. It might be odd that he talks to it since it can't talk back, but the butterfly is like a friend to him. His father made it and ever since then, the butterfly has always been with him. Even now when everything else has been taken away from him, the butterfly is still there and so his father is also still with him in some little way
While Diarmuid doesn't know it, his father magically made the butterfly out of a small part of his love for his son and a greater part of said boy's innocence. As a result, Diarmuid's father is always with him in a much more literally way than he can even imagine.
As if to answer yes to the question, the butterfly launches into the air and lands on his shoulder. The small boy giggles and then starts toward the door to his room. He pauses as he reaches it, though, remembering how every time he has opened it he has seen something new, weird, or scary out there. It's why when he goes places he usually waits until Legolas or Auron or someone else can go with him.
Still, if he doesn't open the door, he can't finish his task, so after a moment and a deep breath, he pulls the door open and heads out into the hallway. If he knew how to write, he would leave a note on his door in case someone comes looking for him, but since he can't all he can do is hope no one worries too much about him while he is off on his adventure.
A Clothing Shop in District Three
Diarmuid finally reaches his destination late in the afternoon, though now that he is at the clothing store all he can do is stand there and look around in awe. There are so many pretty things, but none of it is anything like what he is used to wearing. Where does he start looking? And what can he get with the money that is on his card? He only barely understands how paying with money works and has no idea how much anything is worth.
However just getting here has been a big adventure for him and he's starting to get tired. Not to mention he's hungry, but he has no idea where to get food in this area. Suddenly, all of his energy seems to fade away and Diarmuid finds himself leaning against a nearby wall for a moment before sliding down to sit against it. He's come so far, but now he's starting to reach his limit and he still needs to go back home. What does he do now?
He shouldn't take a nap in the middle of an adventure but suddenly the idea is very tempting...
Building 1, Late During the Blackout on July 10th
Children are generally afraid of the dark. Children who grow up used to the light that is. But while Diarmuid has been taught to be wary of dark places because of the Fae creatures and spirits that might be lurking in them, he has no fear of the dark.
The fact that electicity doesn't exist in his time and that having so much light on at night is new to him might also have something to do with that.
Since he has no fear of the dark, Diarmuid is sitting off to the side of Building 1 and watching the stars. They are usually really hard to see with the lights on, but with them off he can see them so much better. Even if they aren't the stars he's used to seeing, they still reminds him of home.
And that is comforting.
Welcome back! And no worries. It happens!
No, no, you can't eat it... Well, father says that stuff that make us happy like music and pretty things feed the soul. Does that count?
[His confusion is replaced with excitement as Deadlock continues talking.]
Have you been out in the stars? Did you like it? Was it fun?
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[There may be an optic roll in here.]
You sound like Wing.
[He shifts his shoulders back against the wall.]
'course I have. Have to go where the Autobots run and hide to fight them. Wasn't fun. It's war.
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You make it sound like a bad thing. I like Lord Wing! He's nice and you should be nice to him. He really likes you!
[His pout deepens when Deadlock mentions the war. He knows wars are necessary sometimes, but...]
Isn't there another way? Besides fighting? Can't you talk instead?
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[Wing probably liked that little honorific thing. ]
[But....'Scuse him while he recovers from that brain breaking news.]
Right. That's why he kept me hostage in his stupid city. And why he's...wherever the frag he is.
Talk? You can't talk to them. They wanted to let us starve, so we'd be quiet and out of their way.
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Are you sure he was keeping you hostage? He's a knight and knights wouldn't do that! Maybe he was just trying to protect you. I bet that was it! Knights always take care of those they care about!
He was asking about you too. He wants to see you! You should go see him soon.
Why would they want you to starve? That isn't nice. I bet it was a mistake. Someone just didn't understand. That is why you should talk!
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[Which was unfair, also. In case you're keeping score.]
If he wants to see me, he knows where I live.
[Huffity huff.]
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[The boy falls silent for a moment as if pondering something, before his expression brightens.]
Why is that bad? He just wanted you to be a better fighter than him! Lord Wing was making you stronger. That is a good thing. You should be honored he liked you so much he wanted you to be as strong as you could be before you left!
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Pssshh...unfair is an excuse for the weak, Deadlock...]Are you sure he knows where you live? Does he maybe think you don't want him there? Have you been grumpy to him lately?
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It was bad because he had centuries of experience and I had none. There was no training. Just...throwing me across the room.
[And taunting. Also taunting.]
It was a trap: he wanted to keep me there. Thought I'd see how amazing his stupid city was and not want to leave.
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oh buuuuurn!!]Like he's ever listened to what I want before.
[Grumpy? Deadlock's grumpy to everyone, so chances are...yes.]
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[Wing's, duh... I mean...]
[Diarmuid stands up and looks up at Deadlock. He actually shakes his finger at him for a moment before stopping.]
Just because he had a lot of experience doesn't mean he knows how to be a good teacher. He was trying. The least you could do is to try and learn back.
And did you ever try to see why he liked the city so much? There must have been a reason if he liked it so much he wanted to share it with you. Maybe you don't like the same things as him, but that doesn't make what he likes any less valuable!
I don't know if he didn't listen to you much, but it sounds like you don't listen to him much either.
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[But he's never been yelled at by someone he could step on. New experience. He's pretty sure he doesn't like it.]
I was trying! You think I wanted to stay there?
[He tries to shrug, but yeah. Little kid, yelling at him. Kind of throws his scowl off balance.]
H-his...the whole city. They ran from the war. They didn't want to make things better for everyone, just themselves.
[See? Listen to him! He's got a point! Kind of!] Besides. I don't listen to cowards.
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Lord Wing isn't a coward. He just fights differently from you! Fighting might be necessary, but it doesn't mean it is the only way to fix things!
[He looks up at Deadlock.]
He likes you even if you are grumpy a lot! You shouldn't say bad things about him. It's mean! At this rate, I am going to start thinking all Decepticons are meanie heads.
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[At least Dai Atlas sure had that act down.]
He doesn't....like...me? [Does he? Fraggin' weird jet. No reason for him to like Deadlock, anyway. ] Jets are crazy
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[The boy's voice is very confident.]
Just because you won't believe me doesn't mean it's not true!
[He pauses a moment and then gives Deadlock a curious look.]
What's a jet? I thought he was a Cy-Cyber--Cybertrunian!
[He's going to be fighting that word forever...]
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[But. It would explain a lot. The bringing him energon, the talking to him, all of that. Deadlock doesn't say that, of course, but his face looks...confused.]
You don't know what a jet is? [Hey, Deadlock has no education and even he knows that!] It's a thing that flies.
Hnf. Sure if you asked him he'd take you flying.
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I don't know what a jet is. People say I am from the past so there is a lot of stuff I don't know because it hasn't been made back home. Jets must be one of those things!
[His eyes grow excited when Deadlock mentions flying.]
Could he really do that? I would like to fly. Just like a bird!
Can you fly too?
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[What kind of freaky place are you even from? Other than a land of cluelessness?]
Hnh. He flies. That's all you need to know, really. And probably. All you have to do is ask him and he'll find a way.
[Because he's WIIIIIIING perfect knight jet happy hippy jet robot...grah, Deadlock can't even get the words out.]
Course I don't fly. [Piffle. Flying's for jets.]
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I will have to ask him sometime. When he's not busy. I like seeing things up high!
[The boy reaches up high and then jumps to try and reach higher. Diarmuid then gives Deadlock a curious look.]
Do you wish you could fly? Is there something special you can do if you can't fly? Everyone has special talents!
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Busy? What do you think he's so busy doing around here anyway?
[And should Deadlock be jealous?]
[The jumping gets a look, back, the whole 'what the frag are you even doing?']
Yeah. I have a special talent. [This isn't a pretty grin, is it? ]
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He's a knight! He is doing knight things like fighting evil and helping people!
[Oh dear...that is a pretty grin Deadlock. A pretty scary one... Too bad a grin is a grin to Diarmuid.]
Oh! You don't look so grumpy now. You look happy. You must like your special skill! What is it? Please? Will you tell me?
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Yeah? Who's he fighting? [And not inviting Deadlock? RUDE.]
What? You think Wing wouldn't find making you happy 'helping people'?
[Because Deadlock's pretty sure Wing would.]
I'm good at fighting. Really good.
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[Not helpful, Diarmuid.]
I am a fellow knight. Lord Wing should focus on helping others besides me. Knights help each other best by helping others! So I try to help others too!
Do you have a big sword like Lord Wing does? Is that how you fight?
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[That's right: you just made him laugh.]
Evil. [AHHAHAHAH] Right.
Yeah, I dunno. Ask him to take you on recon. Then it's not for fun or something, it'd be training.
[Or whatever. He mostly just wants to freak Wing out.]
No. [Yeah, sore point, as he might guess.] Guns're better, anyway.
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[If you can't pronounce his name, Deadlock, you have to give him a nickname. It's in the notes you get when you come to the city. :-P][Much like with grins, Diarmuid thinks all laughter is good. He actually can't help but giggle a little with Deadlock because--even though he's not sure what is so funny--he is happy to see the normally grumpy Decepticon happier.]
Yes! No Evil has a chance when Lord Wing is looking for it!
[Okay, maybe that is a little over dramatic, but he's six.]
A 'recon'? That is a kind of training? If so, I will ask him. Training is fun for me, so I don't mind going!
[Confusion crosses his face yet again. That is right. Wing had said Decepticons use guns...
He had just not said what a gun was.]
What is a gun? Can I see it?
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Deadlock sucks at reading and do you really want this guy making up a nickname?][Scuse him while his optics roll. ]
That was Wing tells you?
[He's not denying it, just...yeah. ]
Recon. You know, taking a look around. Scouting for what's out there.
[He's getting a little concerned about how clueless Diarmuid seems. A Knight? ....maybe not just yet.]
Hnh. Don't have it. They must have taken it when they kidnapped me.
[He does not sound happy. ... like he ever does?]
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Why not? Nicknames are fun! Just imagine how Wing will react when he hears about it! :-P]
[Diarmuid shakes his head.]
No, but knights fight bad people and Wing is a knight so he obviously fights evil!
[It makes sense to him. What is your problem, Deadlock?]
Oh! Scouting! I know what that is! Why didn't you say that to begin with?
[The boy sighs and then gives Deadlock a sad look.]
They didn't let you bring your gun? That's funny. They let me bring my practice sword and Wing got to bring his sword. Maybe this place just doesn't like guns?
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