started slingin' that air guitar, man, you sure can play

[culver]

WHO: Nill & you.
WHERE: Everywhere and anywhere.
WHEN: 12 July, all day.
WARNINGS: N/A.
SUMMARY: Nill goes out and about.
FORMAT: Quick to start, then whenever.

[Nill had decided that today was a good day to just walk around the City. It wasn't too hot out, and it gave her an excuse to wear some of the new clothes that Kate had helped her choose. She didn't have any particular destination in mind, but she thought she might stop by a bakery or coffee shop while she was out, just to pick up a snack. Or she could just sit in the park for a little while. In the City, the sights were almost endless--except the places that had been damaged by the "war game," of course. Nill thought she would just avoid those areas as best she could.]

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[cawky]

[Dave is already set up in the park, mostly due to the fact that its one of the few places in the city that can handle his wingspan while he's changing out his bandages. He's absolutely refused to turn himself into the import clinic and there was no way he was going back to tall, blue and furry. It was a slow process, but the wound was at a manageable state now that he didn't have to worry quite as much about it.

His broken wing, on the other hand, had started to itch with regrowth, and there wasn't much to be done with that. The back of his wings look pretty ruffled -- a cat or two probably attacked him on the way out of the house.]

[culver]

[Nill saw the big, orange wings before she saw the person to whom they belonged, but she knew that it could only be one particular boy. Smiling broadly, her own tiny white wings flicking behind her back, the blonde jogged towards him. She slowed as she saw the bandages, and her brow furrowed a bit. But she raised a hand in greeting all the same, trying not to look at his wound.]

[cawky]

[Davesprite looked up once Nill came into view, but luckily his task had been mostly complete by that point. The new bandages were free of that golden stain of blood, while the old wrappings still bore some from his healing time.]

Sup girl.

[He doesn't look at her again until his hands drop from his bandages.]

[culver]

[At the greeting, she gives a shrug, eyes flicking from his old bandages, to the new, and then to his face. There was a lot less blood than the last time she'd seen them. That was good. Sometimes, Nill had a skewed idea of how quickly people should heal, even after years in the City. It had only taken Heine a few minutes, at most. Even Badou had only been laid-up for a week or so after being nearly beaten to death.

Dropping her bag, the blonde plopped down on the ground in front of him, stretching her legs out and tapping her toes together. She'd wait for him to finish up and such, trying not to worry too much.]

[cawky]

[Thanks to the fact that he was a sprite, he still healed faster than most humans. Still, the wound was pretty gruesome, enough that Dave made a point to make sure she didn't see it. He fastens the new bandages carefully and moves to ball up the old ones. Only then does he notice her expression]

What's eating you?

[He offers his hand to her in case she wants to communicate that way.]

[culver]

[Well, she hadn't expected the sudden offer of his hand, but she takes it without a second thought. Only after she had did it occur to her that either this was a one-off thing for him, or a really big step towards being more open. But, him being Dave, she couldn't tell at all. Not even Nill was skilled enough with body language to completely understand a Strider.]

I just hope you recover soon.

[cawky]

[There's no real way of telling what prompted it and, chances are, Davesprite himself isn't even completely sure. A lot had happened since prom amongst his circle of friends after all--it was nice to have a moment of comfort, especially after working his bandages.

His grip is still lax, though. Can't look too clingy.]

It ain't a big deal.

[He offers her a half-smile, overconfident in his odd, subtle fashion.]

[culver]

[It's okay, her touch is light and hardly there, just enough for the connection to be made. Nill knew what it was like to be uncomfortable with being touched, even if it was for a completely different reason.]

It is looking better.

[From what she had seen, at least.]

[caprihorn]

[Gamzee was half limping and half flash stepping about. He was partly looking for food, but he was also looking around to see what happened to his hiding places now that part of the City was destroyed. He wouldn't have minded finding Dave either, but he did see someone else who intrigued him.

That was the girl Karkat liked talking to.]

Hey, sister.

[He tried to sound friendly, but looking like a juggalo who'd been bleeding a lot from pretty much everywhere probably wasn't going to make him seem like the nicest guy to approach.]

[culver]

[Nill had seen enough trolls in her day to know that this was one of them. The grey skin and candycorn-like horns were a dead giveaway, even if the... metal arm was new. Sister? Didn't Davesprite say something like that to her? Maybe it was just something people from their world did.

Sadly, Nill hasn't really had any bad experiences with the trolls, so even though he looks more than a little banged up, she doesn't hesitate to veer towards him, one hand raised in a friendly (if still a bit wary) greeting.]

[dupable]

[ John's actually checked out some of the damaged area, but it is pretty depressing to see all the damage. It's not like it's the first time something huge has attacked the City, but it doesn't exactly get nicer to see. So right now he's floating along, because John never seems to bother walking anywhere unless he's with other people, and isn't really looking where he's going. Just aimlessly drifting about in front of stores, and it isn't until he sees Nill walk out of one that he snaps out of his thoughts. ]

Hi Nill!

[culver]

[She had just popped into the bakery to grab a few muffins to take home to Kate when she heard her name called out. Turning and seeing John, a wide smile crossed her face and she waved, weaving through the crowd until she was in front of him. She raised a hand in greeting, and immediately opened the bag to show him the pastries. She'd gladly share with him, if he was hungry.]

[dupable]

[ Wow, those were... those were something! John wasn't sure what his feelings on muffins were after a year without, but the were a far cry from the overly sugary/frosted covered creations his Dad loaded him down him, and besides these were made by people in a muffin shop and not the dreaded batterwitch!

He doesn't make a move to take one for now though, but does give them a look over. ]

Oh wow, those look really good, and there's a lot of them. Are you bringing them over to someone?

[culver]

[Oh John, you're so silly! She smiles at him, and shakes her head. She had picked them up for herself and Kate, but she didn't mind sharing at all. So she kind of holds the bag up a bit more, trying to get him to understand that she was offering.]

[dupable]

[ He looks taken aback for a second and then it hits and he looks down uncertainly. ]

Are you sure?

[ He doesn't want to just steal her food from her, that seems kind of rude. Especially if it's not something he's dying to have. ]

[culver]

[Nill almost rolls her eyes. But maybe he'd take that wrong, so she just nods, her smile growing. Of course she's sure!]

[dupable]

[ It's alright, John's not that easy to offend anyways even if he did take it wrong. And since she's so instant on it he'll reach into the bag and pull out a muffin. ]

Thanks a lot, Nill! So have you had a good day today?

[culver]

[Nill's way of showing she cares is to feed people, alright. She nods, closing up the bag and pulling it close. Yes, today had been an excellent one so far. She tilts her head to reciprocate; how had his been? She hoped it had been good. John was a nice boy.]

near dusk in the park?

[dazzlingyou]

[ Edward, not for the first time in his life, was feeling rather anxious. This was the only time he couldn't stop feeling that way, as he was away from the reason. An entire universe or two away, in fact.

Bella and their child unattended, though he knew that to be untrue. Time stood still when people came here, he knew. It did little to ease his anxiety.

Once the sun began to set, he wandered outside, alone in his thoughts. His clothing was plain, nothing too flashy, to avoid calling attention to himself. It had been horrible the first time he was here, everyone flocking to him like he were a celebrity. Now it seemed that everybody just didn't care. He was alright with that.

He noticed Nill on a park bench. She looked like a nice girl. He approached slowly, a smile on his face. ]

Is this seat taken? [ He gestures next to her on the bench. ]

awww yeah

[culver]

[The day had been a busy one; she'd seen people she hadn't in a while, and made a new friend or two. At least, she liked to tell herself that. But a relaxing few minutes in the park would definitely be a nice way to end such a hectic day.

Two years ago, maybe even one, Nill might have flinched at the sudden approach of a stranger. But after over two years in the City, she was more than capable of not being afraid of every man who walked up to her. Besides, he looked like he was about her age. Nill offered him a smile, and shook her head, scooting over just a bit. White wings flicked behind her back, and she pulled her tote bag on to her lap.]

also will his telepathy work with her?

[dazzlingyou]

Wings? I don't suppose you're my guardian angel. [ It's obvious he's making a joke, and he isn't trying to pick her up, either. Friendly small talk. Girls liked that, didn't they? ]

yes! but for her to reply she'd need to touch him hur hur

[culver]

[Nill has grown up enough to tell the difference between flirting and casual conversation. It was clear to her that he was attempting the latter. His joke does make her laugh, if opening her mouth a bit and a little shake going through her body can be called a laugh. No sound comes out, however. She shakes her head; no, she wasn't anyone's angel, except maybe Heine's.]

aight!

[dazzlingyou]

Heine? [ She wasn't the first mute that he'd encountered, though hopefully with her wings (which stood out on their own), she wouldn't be too spooked by his ability to read her mind. ]

[culver]

[Well, that was unexpected. Clearly, he could read her mind. That didn't surprise her as much as it would have a few years ago. She gently reaches up to touch the side of her head and smiles at him. Then, Nill offers her hand forward so he can take it, and she can reply.]

[dazzlingyou]

[ He complies with her offer, curiosity lighting up his eyes. ]