Lachesistein: Open Log

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Who: Those who signed-up for the exploration
Where: Lachesistein
When: Today until the 26th (More or less, an open log for any time period if anyone wants to explore around)
Rating: up to R rated (if it gets to R, please indicate in the subject line)
Summary: Characters are exploring Lachesistein on their own time
The Log:

[ This is an open log for those who wish to explore Lachesistein freely, and it can take place any time between July 16th and 26th. For more information on Lachesistein, please refer to the Exploration plotting post. If something comes up at all, make sure to contact a mod with your questions or concerns.

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[starspangledhero]

[ Steve you can't spend so much worry on America. If Namine were here she could testify that it's not good for you because America is an idiot and he'll always make you worry.

Gosh he misses her. Finding sketchpads and colored pencils and cutsey things that could only belong to her only spur him on. ]

WHAT?

[ It is perfectly rational to shout an answer when you're literally standing like three feet away from someone. ]

[itsfondue]

[It's his duty to. And Steve honestly cares for him, despite not understanding most of what America says in a conversation. Anyway, he walks up to America and places a hand on his shoulder.]

Try to calm down.

[legality]

[ Who but Terezi arrives and darkens the hallway with her horrible style and sniffing galore. Again with the face, again with the eyes. ]

What are you kids doing here?

[ Across the 4th wall, Hermione replies: we fucking go to school here. Terezi is having none of that shit, though. Instead, she's greeting Steve with a casual nose to the armpit. A greeting that also confirms one of Terezi's suspicions. A suspicion she had been nurturing for a while now and had also been the reason she was currently stalking America. ]

His freedom smells better than yours, America.

[starspangledhero]

[ See, he might have begun to calm down if only because Captain America told him to and he's the guy in charge you always do what Cap says, but that plan is cut short when his stalker shows up.

Several things immediately become apparent in America's mind as Terezi sidles up to his idol:

1. This girl has some serious creeping capabilities.
   
2. And red eyes. She's probably a communist.
   
3. She is better at stalking people than America.
   
4. She is better at stalking Steve than America.
   
5. He must step up his game and start channeling some of his paranoia, spy tactics, and craziness into keeping track of this troll girl.
   
6. Why is she the only one who gets to sniff Steve?

America decides to rectify this last point by pretty much shoving his face into Steve's shirt. ]

What?! No way!

[ SNIFFFFFFFFFF. ]

Our freedoms smell just as good, you dunno what you're talking about. They're just different variations, dig? Like his is all crisp and pure, like Rocky Mountain air. Kinda ironic since he's from the Brooklyn, I know, but it's got this winter-y scent to it-- uh. For. Reasons.

[ He knows everything about your life Steve. ]

But mine's got that tinge of soil and dirt and horse and gunpowder and fire and that's the smell of growth. See?

[ And then he rolls up a sleeve to give Terezi his bare arm to sniff. ]

[itsfondue]

[Steve got lost when they started talking about the smell of freedom. Apparently freedom has different variations and really, he should be used to this by now.

Although, he's not sure if he'll ever get used to being sniffed at. And now America is doing it. What is his life.]

Guys? We should continue searching this place... [Maybe a change of topic will help. He is a very naive person.]

[legality]

[ Terezi senses a challenge in the air, and she accepts. She takes the proffered arm and sniffs. ]

Nope. Sorry, brodog. I smell a lot of strange plants, lots of dirty laundry, and a bit of apple pie. While pretty good, I'll admit, it's no where near as good as our logical friend here. [ She nods at Steve before shoving her nose back into his armpit. When she speaks, it's muffled. But it's loud enough to cut off any protests America might have. ]

Besides, he's also the one who has really good ideas. I mean, did you hear that? We should continue searching this place. Yeah, we should. That's definitely a thing we should be doing right now. [ She pulls back and gives Steve a wink. ]

Lead the way, Freedom boy. I'll watch your back. [ and your booty. ]

[starspangledhero]

[ Challenge accepted. America doesn't remove his face from Steve's shirt, but angles it juuuust so he can see Terezi. Just so she can taste the competitive, haughty smirk on his face. The only reason he's not offended is that she still said he's pretty good, and if he can stand to be #2 to anyone, that person would be Captain America. ]

Oh yeah, tons of good ideas. Just wait 'til you see the ideas he's gonna have but hasn't had 'em yet. They're awesome. Trust me, I know them all pretty much by heart.

And since you can't really watch anything, I'll just have to cover both ya'll!

[ BLAM you all just got a taste of the Bitch Pudding. ]

[itsfondue]

[He moves a few steps forward, wanting to pull away from the nose pressed against him. However, he looks back at them and nods.] Thanks.

[It's good to know that they have his back, even though they're both a bit... eccentric. But hey, Steve isn't the type to complain about his comrades, especially during a mission.] It doesn't look like anyone's been here for years.

[legality]

Astute observation! [ She gives Steve a quick pap on the butt in congratulations while staring at America. Terezi Pyrope just touched your hero's butt. Whatcha gonna do about it, punk. However, this girl's on her A game, which means she won't be distracted, and she won't get caught. One pap, that's all. Hell, she's blind. She was probably aiming for his back, right? Right. Terezi continues speaking. ]

It also seems like when people were here last, they never really left. A lot of the graffiti mentions being the "last" or one of the "few" remaining. Which leaves us with three very pertinent questions [ She holds up fingers as she counts. ]: 1) What killed them all-- since I'm assuming they were violently murdered or eaten or something. 2) Is there a chance that whatever it was can come back?, and finally 3) Is whatever-it-is the thing that lured us here? Because we're kidding ourselves if we say we weren't lured.

[ Terezi is too classy for competitive, haughty smirks. She winks in America's direction instead. ]

[starspangledhero]

[ America keeps up his casual grin, but he he catches that pap. His eyes narrow even as he smiles.

Clever girl. He can only hope that this competition will not get his face bitten off. ]

Sure looks that way, but... I think there were people here not too long ago. Back when the bomb hit, some people went out this way. Think they ran into some people from this place. Can't say for sure, I wasn't paying too much attention.

[ Anddd there it is. But even with the creep-off going on, he still listens to Terezi's investigative questions. He holds up his fingers as he answers, even though she probably can't see them. Or maybe she can??? Fuck if he knows or cares. ]

One: Don't see any big blood streaks around, or bodies for that matter. If something took 'em it didn't do it with claws and teeth. Two, probably, and three...

[ His grin widens. ] We'll just have to see. As long as it's not ghosts again, we've got a chance. We've got none other than the greatest Avenger on our side!

[ Patting Steve on the shoulder with his non-lethal hand. He lets it linger there a little longer than necessary. ] Aw shit, was that a spoiler? Meh, I'm sure it's not gonna do any harm!

[ America aims his wink at Steve before he drags his gaze to lock eyes with the two red antechambers to hell. Your move Terezi. ]

[itsfondue]

[Steve feels a little embarrassed by the pap. This isn't what he had in mind when he decided to go on this trip. However, he tries to ignore his own embarrassment and listens to their input.]

When did this bomb hit?

And it's likely that it will come back.

[Steve gives a surprised look at America when he places a hand on his shoulder. He didn't quite realize that he was referring to him, but the soldier nods still.]

When it comes, we need to stop it. [He couldn't stand back and do nothing while some sort of monster kills people without mercy. Not to mention that there are children here. ...Although, it will be difficult to form a battle plan when they don't even know what they are fighting. However, it's no excuse to cower away.]

[legality]

I defer all bomb questions to him [ nods at America ], 'cause I don't know that shit. It was before my relatively short time here. Too bad America doesn't remember any details, though. I bet it'd be super helpful to know if we've encountered people from here. Maybe then we'd know what was going on.

[ America, you are like a dog who has peed on the rug, and Terezi is rubbing your face in it. She's then kicking you out of the house and allowing you to be taken in by a family who eats dogs. All without giving a single fuck. ]

Avengering or not, I'm sure me and Steve will find a way to stop the mysterious menace. [ Terezi slips an arm around Steve's waist, a friendly and affectionate hug. She is pushing the envelope, foregoing her usual caution. Heavy risk, but the priiiiiiiiiize.* ] Right, Stevey?





[ *Terezi's priiiiiiiiiiiiiiize does not include the awkward video game sex in that youtube video. ]

[starspangledhero]

'Bout a year ago. Big ol mushroom cloud on the horizon--'course it wasn't nearly as impressive as the arsenal I've got--but anyway there was some fallout so we all had to disperse. I went to Dissimulo, some others went to Spero--pretty sure the two angry boy trolls and Nep were on that trip--and then some other people went exploring this way. Things got kinda busy for me so I mostly was paying attention to Dissimulo and Spero.

[ because that's where Tatsumi was, but he won't go into that. not in front of Terezi. NOT WHEN HE IS TRYING TO DEFEAT HER. ]

Oh yeah, Captain America can do anything! But I dunno how comfortable I am with letting a kid as young as you try and fight some unknown though undoubtedly terrifying foe! Can't let a lil' lady get hurt.

[ Plot twist America is kinda sexist and still lives in the days of southern chivalry where he wants to protect all the womens. whoops. When she moves in to hug Steve, he too moves closer to loop his good arm around Steve's shoulders. ]

Don't worry though, we'll protect you. Right, Steve?

[ I can only imagine that Steve is slowly becoming France in this icon. ]

[itsfondue]

[Steve listens to America as he explains.] Same bomb that hit Accido?

[And Steve warily eyes both of them as they wrap an arm around him. Although, he does find himself agreeing with America, well the kid part of it.] Miss Terezi, I don't want children to be fighting in this.

[legality]

Don't let my youthful curves and good looks deceive you! I'm actually incredibly battle-tested and quite capable of dishing out some serious butt-kickery. [ She leans over and smacks America in the shins with her cane for emphasis. ]

[starspangledhero]

Yeah, same one.

[ Damn, just when he thought he had it all figured out, he's hit right in the shins. ]

GAH!

[ America refuses to remove his hand from Steve's shoulder just to rub his sore shins. Instead he has to stand on one leg and rub them with his other calf. It's a system and it works shhhhh. ]

No matter how capable you are, I still don't want ya getting hurt! [ Half of that was trying to secure his spot as Steve's #1 fan, but half of that is genuine. ] I mean, even if you can hold up like the cat troll, I know you guys ain't super heroes or nothing! Eridan barfed all over my shoes after I shook him.

[ Before that can be misconstrued as child abuse, he quickly turns to Cap. ] It wasn't that hard and to be fair, he busted down my door and shot me first for no apparent reason. And I fixed him up afterwards so all was good.

[itsfondue]

[Steve thought he could feel the beginnings of a headache form, but he ignores it and moves away from their hold.] ...Just stay close to us, Miss Terezi. [It would be better to keep an eye on Terezi than having her go off on her own anyway.]

And we need to start working together. Instead of arguing.

[legality]

Oh, of course! I'll stay close and work together. Double the action, double the investigative fury. Besides, if something bad happens, I'm sure America would be completely willing and able to act as a human shield. He's very noble like that, right?

[ now that i am back in the united states, i may tag this patriotic lovefest. ]

[starspangledhero]

Absatively posolutely!

[ Not even missing a beat HE WILL BE A HUMAN SHIELD. HE WILL BE CAPTAIN AMERICA'S SHIELD. ]