We Are Our Avatars XI (Open)

[Slenn]

"Every one of us should hold onto something that brings us peace of mind. It is one of the best ways of handling ourselves when we doubt any part of our us."

 

[Vakra jal]

"Why so......okay with me?" He said to Shana "100 years ago I would have shot you on sight for being a off shoot of pure humanity. Why all this, positivity? I'm hardly likeable let alone tolerable" he said genuinely curious

 

[Chungus]

Montreal, Park. March 2nd.​

Listening to Anik explained, their eyes darted around as they thought, trying to figure out how Anik's magic enhancement worked. They were quiet for a moment, but then shook their head, shortly but quickly.

"I can't wrap my head around this works, precisely. Magic is so complicated."

After saying this, Kuki paused, before continuing.

"Anyway, where are we going, next?"

 

[Kirke]

Ella smiled, and said idly; "Liberte, egalite, fraternite. Beautiful words, despite all the bloodshed that accompanied them."

OoC: Apparently the Escapist can't handle acute accents. (This sign: ? above a letter.)

 

[Silence]

Montreal, Quebec, Canada. March 2nd, 2025
- Jardin botanique -​

"I wanted to stay here for a bit more." Anik said. "It's so ... quiet in comparison to the rest of the city."

"There's an even bigger park somewhere else." Fernand said, "But I think it has more activity right now. And it has graveyards in it, I do not know how you would like that."

 

[Gearhead mk2]

Candace noticed Tresh staring at her. "What?"

 

[Slenn]

"I can't really hold anything against you unless I grew up in your world. I still have a lot to learn about you. You have existed for a century, correct? A century to know yourself. I've only been with you for only a day. As an outsider I just see you as a person who had very little choice. Yet, from what you've told us so far, there are other elements to you. Just subtle ones, but they are the ones that give you dimension. Even if you think you were just a gear in some war machine."

"This attitude is a part of how I deal with the current problem on my planet. If I assumed the absolute worst and everything were to fall to pieces the next day, I would never be able to climb out of a depressing ravine. Even more so, I cannot assume the worst just from the start." She raised a finger slightly and one eyebrow was slightly raised. "But I know that humanity isn't a linear creature. I know that somewhere beneath its destructive shell it knows how to be aware of its problems. From that I have a choice: I can either waste my energy in hating people and creating more enemies. Or I can spend that energy methodically and patiently as I wait to know for sure who is my friend and foe."

"The fact that you're not killing me right now means that you're trying to figure out something. And that is a good sign."

 

[Chungus]

Montreal, Park. March 2nd.​

"Oh, well. We can stay here for a bit longer, then. That's no problem"

Kuki stated, then looked up to Fernand.

"Could you set me down for now, please?"

Once set down, Kuki quickly scurried to sit under a park bench. There, they began playing with the snow, experimentally ploughing their muzzle through it, shaking the head a little as it began getting cold. During such a time, Kuki poked out from under the bench, and looked to Anik.

"By the way, Anik? You said you read a book? But how can you read anything?"

 

[Vakra jal]

Dalahar shrugged to Candace. "Nothing much" he then listened to Shana before nodding his head "An interesting point of view. Your inderstanind is difficult for me to comprehend." He explained, actually quiet stunned by what Shana had said

 

[Slenn]

She bowed and smiled.
"Take your time, Dalahar. If you wish to comprehend it, take all the time you need."

 

[Kirke]

Ella brought up her phone, mumbling that she'd better check in on Anik and Kuki. She called and waited for her to answer.

 

[Silence]

Montreal, Quebec, Canada. March 2nd, 2025
- Jardin botanique -​

"Someone read it to me." Anik said to Kuki, "But now I even can read some special books with my fingers. It's ... hold on." She heard her phone ring, and answered Ella's call.

"Hello, this is Anik?" she said to the phone. "Who is it?"

 

[Vakra jal]

"I don't think I ever will." He chuckled, glad to feel a sense of levity now

 

[Kirke]

"Hi, it's Ella. We're finished at the crime scene and are following up a possible lead. How are things on your end?"

 

[Silence]

Montreal, Quebec, Canada. March 2nd, 2025
- Jardin botanique -​

Anik told the others that it was Ella, then answered her happily: "That's nice. We just finished visiting the Biodome, and are relaxing now, with lots of free time on our hands.
How did you get the lead?"

 

[Chungus]

Montreal, Park. March 2nd.​

"Sure"

, Kuki said as Anik's phone rang, although they wondered what would lead her to read with her fingers, not knowing Braile exists.

They went back under the bench as Anik spoke,, and continued playing with the snow, while listening to Anik talk over the phone, wondering how the investigation had turned out, themselves.

 

[Kirke]

"I asked a few questions to an Earth First member, apparently they've got a new member who is a tattoo artist. Considering the tattoo on the first guy who got killed I figured it was worth checking out. Oh, one other thing: The two incidents are connected, so I'd like Kuki to have a look at the second guy later to see if he also has a tattoo."

 

[Silence]

Montreal, Quebec, Canada. March 2nd, 2025
- Jardin botanique -​

"Huh. That makes sense." Anik said, "And I guess we can do that."

She turned to Kuki: "She wants you to look if the second guy also has a tattoo."

She spoke into the phone again: "Wait, the second guy? Was the one in the car ... the second guy?"

 

[Chungus]

Montreal, Park. March 2nd.​

Hearing Anik relay what Ella wanted, Kuki thought for a moment who the description of "second guy" belonged to, cocking their head once it clicked.

"Right away?"

Kuki asked, not liking the idea to have their plans for the day interrupted.

"Can't it wait until tomorrow?"

 

[Vakra jal]

Dalahars mood has improved both for his out burst giving release to his pent up frustrations and the suprise of how positive people were here.