Everyday, Growing Up

Hey Everyone! 

This is where you can drop me a little message (comments screened, anon enabled) if you want to discuss any of the following:

~Possible Plot Ideas
~Constructive Criticism on my character portrayal
~Suggestions for improving my playing
~Any Questions about Hikari or myself
~Little random notes of fun <3

I don't bite, and am willing to talk to anyone here, even if we haven't interacted before. Any help to improve myself or have a more fun here at Poly is welcome! Just leave a comment, or if you prefer, you can reach me another way...

By email - bellofstories@googlemail.com
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Just for reference, I am on GMT +0 timezone, which is why I might be on at seemingly ridiculous times. ^^

Anyway, thank you all, much love fellow Poly People!!~

[There is no text or voice in this post, obviously accidental, but the mic is picking up a lot of noise in the background.]

[People will hear a lot of frustrated grunts and pants as a constant thumping, like something hitting a weighty but soft form rings in an angrey rhythm.]

[ooc: Hikari is pretty upset over Tohru's death, and when home in between visits to hospital, is taking her anger out on her punching bag. Be warned, she's still pretty emotional to speak to, even if she'll try and hide it.]

Well that was fun last night, a good Halloween, more so I guess cause it was busier than usual.

This curse is still going right? Guess these visitors aren't leaving for at least another day, oh well. Might as well make the most of it. Who wants to have some fun?!

[OOC: No restrictions, go for it~ <3]

This is even more awkward that the last time. And why stick me in these boots again? Man, my feet with be killing me by the time this is over.

Do I have to wear this, I just...I mean it feels weird. And one strong breeze the skirt will...argh!

[And unknowingly the view feed snaps on to show Hikari in this number for the wardrobe switch curse.]

[There is little light as the feed starts, but rummaging can be heard and the rustling of fabric before...]

Aha!

[The camera focuses on Hikari grinning while holding a tattered looking evening gown with red smears all over it, seeming very pleased before pausing to think.]

Hmm, wonder if I could improve it from last year or not...? Well it's still early but you can never be too prepared!

[Finally she steps back out of the wardrobe, making things a bit brighter, holding the gown up to the light before the video ends.]

I'm gonna need to ask for help with make-up again.

[OOC: You may remember her escapades last year, so any thoughts on making it bigger and better would be good. She'll be secretive, but if you want a hand in helping, do say, there will be epic fun to be had. X3]

[Device clicks on to the peculiar sight of of Hikari, apparently upside down, moving in and out of camera shot, counting. Apparently she's got her legs over a beam she fixed in the doorframe, allowing her to hang their like a bat, doing crunches and pull ups.]

Six hundred eighty five...six hundred eighty six...six hundred eighty seven...

Well, least this clears my head...

Six hundred eighty eight...six hundred eighty nine...six hundred ninty...

Main thing, gotta research wedding gifts!

Six hundred ninty one...six hundred ninty two...six hundred ninty three...

What do you really get though, I mean specially for new married couples? Guess I've never thought about it, never been at a wedding I can remember.

Six hundred ninty four...six hundred ninty five...six hundred ninty six...

Shoot I really I need to think on this. Well, maybe I'll stop at seven hundred today, I guess one lazy day won't hurt if I'm busy/

Six hundred ninty seven... [And click, the feed ends.]

[ooc: Go ahead and gawp, or intrude as the twins may do shortly.~ I may need to sleep though, so if I vanish, will return tomorrow.]

Well, yesterday was weird, seemed a lot of people were getting lost. Makes me glad I spent the whole day training. Since it was after midnight when I headed back from the Obstacle course I found my way home okay.

Oh, I guess I haven't said anything since I came back huh? Sorry about that, just been trying to get my thoughts together you guys.

Tohru, I owe you for looking after Hotori and feeding him while I was gone. I'll work super hard at the Animal Shelter to make it up to you.

[Nothing much can be heard as the camera turns on, looking a calm skyline, until...]

[SPLASH!]

[Yep, someone landed in the fountain again.]

[Water goes everywhere, obscuring the view for a moment before the blurred image of someone with a white blazer is seen, sitting in the shallow waters. Her long black hair and school clothes are drenched, then she suddenly blinks, looking around seemingly bewildered.]

...What?

I don't know how much more I can take this! My feet are killing me....

OWW!

And how many times are these things on the back going to dig into my legs because I forget them there when I sit down?!

Stupid boots!

[The audio clicks on the sound of  soft footsteps and a dog barking happily, before...SMACK.]

Hey...what the...who threw that?!

[There are familiar rubber bouncing on concrete sound, more barking, before the voice speaks again.]

Oh...wanna play do you?

Okay, you want a fight, then here I come!!!

[OOC: Dodgeball fun, feel free to jump in. XD]

Oh, I think I remember this!

So, I'm not backing down, whatever you guys have to say, you can bring it! I'm ready!

And um, anybody I know from before? Don't be shy, I'd love to talk to you again!

[OOC: Going to work, will tag on my return tonight/tomorrow, but anything goes here XD]

Pokemon...of all things. Now I think I get why my brother got so worked up sometimes when playing his gameboy, those things ARE hard to handle. Thankfully it's over. I mean what next? Super Smash Brothers? Not like I'd know, it's just another game Atsushi would rant about...

I spent the best part of yesterday stopping Hotori from chasing after some of them. Oh well, least it compensated for the workout I missed.

Hey Tohru? You feeling any better? And I hope Kyou is back to normal...Um, I remember you were trying ask me something when you were sick, what exactly was it?

Is everyone alright now? It seems there is no end to weird stuff this month. I'm off to clear my head at the obstacle course, I just...this is getting ridiculous.

Happy Belated Birthday Kaoru, I hope...you can enjoy yourself.

[Private: Hackable]

Why is it always stuff for couples? All that romance and happy endings...it's nice but...doesn't always work out that way...sometimes the Prince just walks away and never says a word...even when he promised he'd stay...jerk...

[OOC: A little strung up about the recent stuff about couples in curses, as it's making her miss Kei and think about how when she saw him last he was leaving without saying anything to her. Hack if you want, though she'll try to pretend she's okay. SOMEONE NEEDS TO APP TAKISHIMA!!!]

That was just...weird.

Do couples really do that sort of stuff? It just seems odd to me. I could never...not with...ew ew ew, just no way!!!

Tohru, Ahiru...did you, um...nevermind.

Argh, I can't take this! I'm going to the course to burn off some energy and clear my head!

[OOC: Embarrased by the fetishs and how Tohru mentioned her ever doing stuff with Kei, which she would NEVER think of. X_X]

Okay, this HAS to stop! I like a good contest, I love them in fact, but this is ridiculous!

Sure you all want to win, it's good competition, but there's no need to go badmouthing each other and threatening everyone to get their flags. That takes away the sportsmanship and the fun! If you want to win, do it honestly, not with cheap tricks or mean behaviour.

Anyone who has one of those flags and doesn't want to get hurt, I suggest you stay inside and don't come out til this is over. You can call me if you need protecting Tohru.

I swear if I catch anyone making a mockery of good clean competition, I WILL stop you and pummel you into the ground!

[OOC: Strike private to Tohru. Beware her people, she takes contests seriously, and doesn't like some of what she's seeing. If you're bothering people about flags, she may just jump in a beat the tar out of you so innocent people don't feel threatened. ^^;]

Oh boy, if it's not one thing it's another in this place. Everytime I think I'm close to getting my project finished something else pops up. If it's not earthquakes or blackouts it's weirdo hair monsters, honestly...

Well, not like I'm one to quit anyway, and now, I can safely say it is FINISHED!! I'll be sending out directions to everyone I know to come and see it! And of course test it out!

It's been a great challenge, it's been a while since I've had the chance to do something like this since Takishima isn't around.

Oh and Hikaru, do you still want to play games with everyone now that things aren't so crazy anymore? It would really be something fun to do after all that.

[OOC: If you know her, you're invited to go see her marvellous obstacle course. Once she's got it tested out (yes, she'll force you on it so beward. XD) it'll go on the City map and locations for all to play with. XD]

[Some barking can be heard in the background along with the sound of a hammer being used close to the communicator.]

Well, guess I should feel lucky that the earthquake didn't bring my whole project to the ground, the repairs needed aren't that bad.

No matter, I'll still get it done even if I do have to work in the dark...oww! [Thumps and scuffling as someone gets back to their feet.]

Hotori, stop...[But the girl stops midway as a dog is heard barking, until...]

But...if you're over there...then what...just brushed against...my legs...?

[OOC: Quick encounter with the creature, but she didn't see anything, just felt it near her legs as she tripped, but assumed it was her dog. ^^ Due to recent events her plan was set back, but she'll get it done yet!]

After watching the recollection of their childhood, older Kei and Hikari can be seen racing. The male is in the lead, but the girl seems determined to catch him, shouting how she will beat him.

He looks over his shoulder at her sadly as she calls out to him, before getting further away, disappearing. It is then that a plane can be seen taking off with Hikari stopping in her tracks, looking up to the sky, silent tears in her eyes...

[OOC: Bed, back to tag tomorrow.~]

Well, I'm glad I either wasn't affected or didn't say anything silly yesterday to prompt the curse. The last thing I need is something disrupting all the work I've got done.  But hey, how is everyone else holding up?

I can't believe it's nearly finished, I'm so excited! Even Hotori seems full of energy!

( Filtered to Kyou: Unhackable )


[OOC: Expect her to be sticking poster up to get people to come see the course when it's done. XD]

[The camera clicks on showing the emptiness of the wastland reaching far out, just before the beach, where the lighthouse can be seen at a distance. There is a lot of noise going on in the background, mostly sounds of banging, sawing  and drilling, as if someone is using tools to build something. However, the camera is not in the right direction to show what is going on.]

[The noise levels softens, all going into silence eventually. However, there is a rustling of fabric, as the corners of of a large cover flap into view, having just being draped over something.]

[Suddenly, Hikari pops up, wiping her sweaty brow. Tools in one hand, blueprints in the other, she is looking tired but happy.]

Almost there. This will be so worth it!

[OOC; Secret Obstacle course is about halfway done, feel free to poke, she'll keep her lips tight though till the unveiling. XD]