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Post by DataNinja on Mar 11, 2021 19:21:07 GMT
He doesn't mind the figure change, but it's a little weird to not actually recognize himself in the mirror. The purple hair was weird enough to see, he still isn't used to that. It's actually fairly comfortable, though his arms are twinging a bit, even though things aren't too tight or anything...
"Hmm...?" Thel blinks awake, disoriented. "Oh..." This has been, like, the third time since getting to the school that he's just randomly passed out.
"Ah, I'm sorry. Yeah, I've got things that I need to do. ...it isn't lunchtime yet, is it?" He bolts up, panicking a bit. "Oh... it really wouldn't do to be late."
"I'm sorry I wasn't able to help you with this." He flushes, embarrassed. "I've just been messing up everything lately. Maybe another time?"
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Post by Robot on Mar 11, 2021 19:50:42 GMT
"Just shy of, don't worry I remembered.". Aliana smiled. "Keep it with our blessing, I'm sure you will find a use for it when you are done in the cafeteria. You want to have lunch together before you have to get into your afternoon activities?". She asked as she helped Thel up.
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 11, 2021 19:54:52 GMT
"...are you sure?" Thel asks, surprised. "All I did was try it on. I don't even know how it works. Don't know if it'd fit in my bag, either, and don't want food getting on it..."
"But, yeah, sure, I'll gladly have lunch with you," he nods. "Always happy to eat with friends."
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Post by Robot on Mar 11, 2021 20:38:23 GMT
"You can test out Essentia some other day.". Aliana waved it off with a laugh and a smile, taking Thel's hand in hers to lead him to the cafeteria.
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 11, 2021 20:48:00 GMT
That pit in his stomach suddenly seems a lot deeper. And the room seems to have gotten a lot colder all of a sudden. Oh... oh dear. Blacking out must have been a warning...
He's at a loss for words. He can't bring himself to say or do anything but follow along. What should he do? Should he say something to someone? Like Morty, or Jasmine. Or... oh, he just doesn't know what to do...
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Post by Robot on Mar 12, 2021 0:58:30 GMT
It's hard to really register what is going on, stunned as he is. They sit down for lunch with Mable and Bryonry, are served directly by the staff as always. There is conversation and the passage of time. Mable nudged him out of his stupor.
"Thel, are you okay? You have had this really haunted look on your face ever since you got here."
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 12, 2021 1:10:42 GMT
"Hmm?" He shakes himself out of his thoughts. "Oh, sorry. I... I dunno. Life's just been crazy lately. I can't wait for it to get back to normal." He sighs. "I keep fainting at times, too, and I worry that it's just going to be at an inopportune moment one of these days."
There's more, of course, but... he doesn't really want to talk about it here, to the girls. He doesn't even know what he would talk about. What he would say. What there would be to do…
Okay. He needs to stop himself from spiralling again.
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Post by Robot on Mar 12, 2021 1:16:25 GMT
While Mable's attention is locked on him, expression fraught with worry, Thel catches the other three sharing a look out of the corner of his eye. Something to the effect of 'Maybe we did something wrong' perhaps even 'she knows.'
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 12, 2021 1:25:24 GMT
"It'll be fine, thanks for asking, though," he says, actually getting to his nearly-untouched food. "I think I probably just need to eat. Was up earlier than recently today, so that probably doesn't help things. Even with snacks."
Internally, though, there's definitely some concern bubbling. His friends are acting really weird, and he doesn't like it. ...they couldn't be with Magma, though, could they? Trying to turn him into a Salazzle? Like his dream? No, that couldn't be... there were so many times where he'd been alone with them. They could have done something during any of those times. Could have just taken him. So that was a silly thought. Especially since they were already students here.
...really, that's the thing. It was just pure chance that they met. So, maybe he's just worrying too much.
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Post by Robot on Mar 12, 2021 2:20:35 GMT
The girls disperse slowly, with Mable remaining the longest. Thel does notice Bryonry continuing to watch the two of you from near the exit for a moment or two before she too disappears from sight. Mable picks at her plate. "I'm looking forward to tonight Thel.". She offered encouragingly. "Are you sure you are going to be okay?"
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 12, 2021 2:34:48 GMT
"Yeah, I'll be fine, I think," he says, slowly nodding. "I've just been anxious lately, I guess. There's just been... so much happening, that I keep worry and worry and worrying over nothing." Though, it's probably not nothing, is it? "I'm looking forwards to whenever I can manage to get a good night's sleep again."
"But, yeah. Looking forwards to it. I hope you'll like it." He smiles. That, at least, is something he can control. Something good that he can try and do to bring a bit of happiness. "But, I probably should get to the kitchen. It's almost time. I'll see you later."
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Post by Robot on Mar 12, 2021 2:51:50 GMT
"O-okay Thel... I hope you get the rest you are looking for soon.". Mable excused herself from the table with surprising haste, disappearing the way the others had left. The day's cooking activities were similarly a blur, with Jazz having to shake him out of his stupor repeatedly. "You good, girl? You keep missing timers and spacing out. We don't want this stuff going out burnt..."
Jesse settles a hand on Thel's shoulder. "It's been a hard week. You should take the day for yourself. You can have a pass for today."
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 12, 2021 3:00:28 GMT
"I... I'm sorry," he says, bashfully. "I don't know what's with me today. I was hoping things would be fine with cooking but... I'm just ruining things. It doesn't feel right, leaving, though. Everyone's putting in hard work, I need to help out, too..."
"I'm... I'm not more important than the community," he says, shaking his head. "People are relying on us. I said I'd do this, I can't go back on that..."
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Post by Robot on Mar 13, 2021 0:46:56 GMT
"Thel, most of us have heard. About Ophe's Salazzle losing it on your room. About you sleeping in a cave, worrying about your friend. Taking on extra duties to make Jasmine's life easier, and to get in touch with your girl. This is a girls school, and you came in with Whitney, the worst gossip this place has ever known. Take a break. We acknowledge your work ethic, but you need to rest yourself. I'm saying it as your instructor and as your friend. Go home."
Her expression was firm but warm.
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 13, 2021 0:56:56 GMT
"Ah..." He flushes. He wasn't aware people had heard that much. "Okay... I'll... just try taking a nap, I think. See if that gets my head on straight. At the very least... I'm going to try and get back here later. I have other promises I need to try and keep... and see about practicing for Friday. Thank you."
With that, he curtseys, and heads out. He isn't sure where to go - he isn't sure if Patience still probably wants some alone time, and he's not really in a state to do much - so he wanders a little aimlessly until he finds somewhere where he can take a nap. He's pretty tired, and his head's swimming. Not just from all the questions and worries.
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Post by Robot on Mar 13, 2021 2:26:18 GMT
On one of the fainting couches in the Library, Thel finally located a spot that is neither beset with people nor loud. Bliss pops free of her Pokeball to sprawl on top of him, being a source of comfort and something to hold.
Sleep is peaceful, undisturbed by dreams, and restful. The floral perfume from the Pokemon remains through the nap, and when he wakes.
Bliss has rolled over, and crossed her legs, sitting up on his belly. Her attention is fixated on some point through the window.
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 13, 2021 2:42:17 GMT
"Hmm? What is it, Bliss?" Thel asks, groggily sitting up. He feels better, at least so far. The close comfort was definitely nice. "Is there something out there?" He peers out, following her gaze.
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Post by Robot on Mar 13, 2021 2:47:07 GMT
The greenhouses out on the yard stood out, with many of the plants having been irrigated by the groundskeepers and regularly buried anew in soil, the lawns had never looked so terrible. Thel had promised Bliss they could go sometime, but her expression wasn't one of wanting. Wasn't the usual coy affectionate heavy lidded look she carried relaxed. It was intent.
Then, Thel saw it too.
Something purple and fuscia darted from the edge of the planter boxes and into the bushes at the heart of one of the glass buildings.
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 13, 2021 7:27:59 GMT
"Oh..." Thel breathes, following her gaze. "Oh no..."
"It's her, isn't it." He exhales, the relaxation gone almost as soon as it had arrived. His stomach churns. "We... can't really do anything about her. I don't want any of you hurt again. Besides... I should probably get back to the kitchens..."
There's a little niggling thought in the back of his head, though, remembering what Aliana'd said earlier. Enough power to move rocks, or a house. ...could it be enough to help him stand up to Diva? To get her to give up, and just leave them alone? Not have the risk of her burning down more of the school? Could he have just been overreacting before? Jumping at shadows that weren't there because of everything that had been happening? Hmm...
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Post by Robot on Mar 16, 2021 23:45:37 GMT
Bliss moved to the glass french patio doors that separates the library from the gardens and gave Thel a determined look. She sets both hands on the door handle, expression challenging him to... Stop her? Step up? Maybe both?
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