Personification Life - IC Part VIII [open]

[Giovenith]

Yoshi smiled and tussled Gio's hair with a giggle. He loved how innocent and kind hearted she was. "I-I like books" he said happily. "And crystals are nice. What about you? What are you going to buy?" he asked. Gio's plan had worked, Yoshi's mind was now on the here and now and not on some future battlefield that would decide his fate.

"Whatever looks cool, and awesome!" she said excitedly, imagining the things that the town shops could hold. She had never really explored all that much before, but she was sure that it must be filled with wonders considering it's construction. If a friend's pantheon had built Bielefeld, than it had to be amazing! "Maybe I'll take pictures, too? For inspiration? Inspiration is everywhere! You'd know, because we're both artists. Are you going to lead a group?"

[Chibi Vampires]

Yoshi smiled and tussled Gio's hair with a giggle. He loved how innocent and kind hearted she was. "I-I like books" he said happily. "And crystals are nice. What about you? What are you going to buy?" he asked. Gio's plan had worked, Yoshi's mind was now on the here and now and not on some future battlefield that would decide his fate.

"Whatever looks cool, and awesome!" she said excitedly, imagining the things that the town shops could hold. She had never really explored all that much before, but she was sure that it must be filled with wonders considering it's construction. If a friend's pantheon had built Bielefeld, than it had to be amazing! "Maybe I'll take pictures, too? For inspiration? Inspiration is everywhere! You'd know, because we're both artists. Are you going to lead a group?"

Yoshi shook his head. "Oh no, I-I have no leadership skills." He said nervously. He didn't want to take people to places that they didn't want to go. He didn't know some of them all that well except for Gio, Jacob, Bran, and Tora. He had only met Albert and Blossom once. This was his first time meeting Ray and they hadn't even spoken to each other yet. His mind suddenly took a more inquisitive turn. "Gio? What is your mother like?"

[New Aksarben]

"I am guessing you joined the conservators after that?" Jacob guessed, thinking that would make sense with what he knew of Dora's past. "I would be willing to tell you more about my universe, Dora. Do you know much about the ancient world of this universe? Because one of the reasons I am going out on this trip is to get a few more books about the history of this universe. I have been very interested about what is different between our universes, and I think it would be best to read history books from this universe to find that out." Jacob waited for Ray's response to Albert volunteering his boyfriend for the leadership position, and who was going with who. Jacob honestly would like it if Dora came with his group, because then they could keep talking. Jacob noticed Blossom's happiness and bouncing, and that make the personification chuckle a little bit. He was happy that his vampire friend was so happy, and he guessed it was because she was interacting with people without them running away from her.


Albert was tempted to resume hugging Ray, but he thought it was about time they stopped being so clingy all the time. It didn't mean he didn't want to do that later, but they were around friends right now, and it would probably be best to not make everyone get uncomfortable because they continued cuddling. "Hmm. Well, we could see who wants to be the leader of the other group, and see who wants to go with who." Albert then turned to look at the rest of the group, "Does anyone want to lead the other group? And who wishes to come with me and Ray?" Jacob immediately said he would go with them, which was expected, but Albert waited for others to respond to say anything else.

She smiled slightly at his formality. It reminded her of the time Chrys had pestered Luce until he'd given in and partaken of things that he shouldn't have taken. It was rather amusing to watch him half-dress up in Bedouin garb, yet stand around and sternly lecture a tent in Latin about the proper way to prepare an afternoon tea in the English style. All while standing proudly like the Roman aristocrat he'd been raised to be.

"More or less. I know a little something about ancient Greece, having been born there; but I wasn't what you'd call educated at the time. I know a lot more of ancient Rome, since I spent more time there. Actually, I was one of the Conservators watching the Roman conquest of Greece."

At that, Dora paused and took her hand off Jacob. It had been long enough that it was getting slightly awkward, anyway. She raked her fingers through her hair.

"So that's a good place to start," she finished, leaving it open to interpretation whether she meant his quest for comparing the histories of the two dimensions, or her describing her past.

"That is pretty awesome. It is probably better to speak to someone who lived during those times anyway, rather than read a possibly inaccurate book." Jacob said with a nod, his smile turning into more of a grin. He was now looking forward to speaking more with Dora, especially since they had something they could easily talk about. He was a bit glad that Dora had removed her hand, but at the same time was a bit sad. He had honestly enjoyed that little contact with the former-conservator. Jacob focused himself again and then continued speaking. "So you were born in ancient Greece? Which city-state in particular? If you do not mind me asking of course." He continued paying attention to the group, but was paying more attention to Dora then the rest of the group.

[Giovenith]

"Whatever looks cool, and awesome!" she said excitedly, imagining the things that the town shops could hold. She had never really explored all that much before, but she was sure that it must be filled with wonders considering it's construction. If a friend's pantheon had built Bielefeld, than it had to be amazing! "Maybe I'll take pictures, too? For inspiration? Inspiration is everywhere! You'd know, because we're both artists. Are you going to lead a group?"

Yoshi shook his head. "Oh no, I-I have no leadership skills." He said nervously. He didn't want to take people to places that they didn't want to go. He didn't know some of them all that well except for Gio, Jacob, Bran, and Tora. He had only met Albert and Blossom once. This was his first time meeting Ray and they hadn't even spoken to each other yet. His mind suddenly took a more inquisitive turn. "Gio? What is your mother like?"

"My mommy?" she asked, thinking for a moment. "Hmmm... well, Mommy is a Mommy. When it comes to me and her other kids, she can be protective and babying, but we still love her a lot. But Mommy is also a goddess, which means she wears many faces and traits used to deal with situations and worshipers. Mommy can go from sweet to a fiery punisher if someone has done a horrible wrong, but she prefers to steer away from it. Mommy can also be confusing and elusive, to get others to solve things on their own. But most of the time, Mommy is just a very patient, nice lady, who likes to point out the shining in everything and everyone, and will give her followers a hug and lick on the cheek anytime they come to her. I can't imagine what you could do to get her to not like something about you... she believes that even bad people were once someone's babies."

[Germanic Templars]

Quickly, and without anyone else hearing it, Bran snapped his phone out and answered it. He didn't recognize the number, but he figured it would either be the city calling, or Tsunami, the Son of Conquest he had met earlier. "Hello? This is Branson Nikanor speaking." He said politely but officially into the phone.

It happened to be his newest phone, a Branriech-made model that he saw while shopping once.

"Hail, Bran. This is Tsunami, I called you to see if you have the free time at the moment to come down to the PMC so we can seal the deal on our agreement. Oh, and so that you can choose the types of troops you want and how many."

[Urran]

Yoshi nodded and smiled. "I-it sounds like your mother and I have somethings in common...Gio, I know that you care for me, but please" his eyes were pleading with her. "Y-you will be a goddess some day. People will build many temples in your honor. I'm a mere mortal, your memories of me will fade. Please don't get too attached to me." he knew it was useless to argue with her though, she was still too young to fully understand, or so he thought.

[Torsiedelle]

"Your mama sounds nice, Gio.", Torii said. She awkwardly shuffled away from Bran and towards Yoshi & Gio. While waiting for everyone to move, she decided to make small talk with her friends. She saw Gio with Yoshi, and decided to see what was up. She also had other reasons, ones that she would rather keep to herself.

"Your mama sounds really nice, indeed "

Then came Yoshu's words. She went silent again, and was feeling a little uncomfortable.

.....

"Okay, first thing I should do is ask Bran about it. Hmm...I think he went somewhere...."

Katya signed and put her little note pad away. She was already beginning to lose her motivation again!

She decided to quickly run back to her apartment and grab the laptop from under the bed. She turned it on and waited for it to boot up so she could start writing and getting done with work.

[Urran]

Yoshi smiled and nodded to Torii. "I-I would like to meet her one day." he said softly and happily. His words had the opposite affect than he intended on Tora. He wanted to convince Gio not to worry, but he had a feeling that it would be useless. It might make her sadder, or she might get it. He wasn't sure what he had done, helped, or harmed.

[Giovenith]

Giovenith blinked up at Yoshi, silenced by his words. He looked so sad to her, and normally, whenever her friends were sad, it was in Giovenith's nature to honor whatever request they asked of her. This one, however, no matter how pleaded Yoshi looked, was not one that she could not find it in her to lie to herself and him and say she would perform.

"Yoshi," she began carefully, wanting to speak truthfully, but also wanting to avoid crushing her friend. "Nobody... nobody would be who they are, without the person they once were. When we grow up, and we're pushed into a new horizon, too many times do we believe that the child we once were has been killed, and we thrust upon a new identity. This is so far from true. We must always remember that we are that child who dared to dream, scrape up their knees, and remember the world was vast, yet in many ways, simple... if it weren't for them existing, adult us would not exist. Child us is not dead, they're right there behind us, cheering us on into the next step of our lives! Because if we look back and marvel, thinking we've already lived a full lifetime by the time we've reached adulthood, why... just think of the possibilities ahead!"

She paused a moment, thinking how to transition.

"You, Yoshi, and everyone here, are part of Godling Giovenith's life. You have shaped it, whether you'd like to admit or not," continued Giovenith, carefully. "And without the things Godling Giovenith goes through now, Goddess Giovenith will never be real. No matter how great the person, we all have a beginning, we all have a road, there are so many things that make a life, no matter whose it is, a wild and great ride. The good, the bad, the joyous, the ugly, the excruciating pain, and the unstoppable hallelujah you throw into the sky when you go through it all and realize, I am alive! That is one of the chief things my pantheon believes. So, no matter how great I become to mortal eyes, or if I garner any pretty temples... the unchangeable fact is the goddess they love is who she is because of things that made her. And one of those things is you, Yoshi. I am sorry if saying so hurts you... but if I am to look upon eternity and witness it shine, to help those who would put aside their pride to seek me, I would be unable to forget that it was you and many others who lead me to greatness, because you would all be a part of that greatness everyday."

Giovenith coughed a bit.

"... I hope that does not upset you."

[Chibi Vampires]

"I just don't want you to get hurt." Yoshi said softly. "I'm sorry if I upset YOU...I-I suppose my situation is getting to me more than I thought." He took on his cheerful demeanor again. "I would like to meet your mother though." he said with a smile. It wasn't a request, just a statement.

[The BranRiech]

"Ah, Tsunami. I remember that. I really don't have time right now, but I might later today, if that's alright." Bran said and shrugged. It wasn't as if Tsunami could see that part though. He waited for an answer as he listened to his friends speaking.

"If you guys want me to, I'll lead the second group." He said, setting the phone down for a second to address them.

[Giovenith]

"I just don't want you to get hurt." Yoshi said softly. "I'm sorry if I upset YOU...I-I suppose my situation is getting to me more than I thought." He took on his cheerful demeanor again. "I would like to meet your mother though." he said with a smile. It wasn't a request, just a statement.

"What would my happiness be worth, if I never had a little pain every once in a while?" she said, moving in and giving him another hug. "We can't protect each other from everything... but we can always try our best to heal and become stronger. We've all become stronger over time, you, me, everyone, even if we don't feel like it. And that's why I love you all!"

She let go and smiled again.

"Maybe you will someday, she... pops up every now and then," said Giovenith, sticking the tip of her tongue from the corner of her mouth slyly, and looking to the side. She was obviously remembering Gio-Rini back in the communal living room. Feh, it wasn't all grace and light with that woman sometimes. Pearlelei was still a mom after all... complete with embarrassing gifts, and certain banned things, and cranky road trips that escalated to, 'I will turn this *bleep*ing car around!' One shouldn't forget that gods could be every bit as human as... humans.

"We should probably concentrate on the grouping, right about now?"

[Chibi Vampires]

"I just don't want you to get hurt." Yoshi said softly. "I'm sorry if I upset YOU...I-I suppose my situation is getting to me more than I thought." He took on his cheerful demeanor again. "I would like to meet your mother though." he said with a smile. It wasn't a request, just a statement.

"What would my happiness be worth, if I never had a little pain every once in a while?" she said, moving in and giving him another hug. "We can't protect each other from everything... but we can always try our best to heal and become stronger. We've all become stronger over time, you, me, everyone, even if we don't feel like it. And that's why I love you all!"

She let go and smiled again.

"Maybe you will someday, she... pops up every now and then," said Giovenith, sticking the tip of her tongue from the corner of her mouth slyly, and looking to the side. She was obviously remembering Gio-Rini back in the communal living room. Feh, it wasn't all grace and light with that woman sometimes. Pearlelei was still a mom after all... complete with embarrassing gifts, and certain banned things, and cranky road trips that escalated to, 'I will turn this *bleep*ing car around!' One shouldn't forget that gods could be every bit as human as... humans.

"We should probably concentrate on the grouping, right about now?"

Yoshi grinned and bowed. "I-I will tag along with the second group...I guess" He was trying to distance himself from Albert and Ray, he didn't like Albert that much, he just seemed so..cold to him. It was better than Kei, Kei scared the ever living crud out of him.

[Torsiedelle]

"I wouldn't mind leading....wait, huh? Oh, I guess Mr. Nikanor could lead!", Torii said. She nodded and store straight up. She still wanted to initiate some conversation with Gio, however. Bran and Yoshi as well.

"Wow, Gio, you speak very well, no?", She said. "Why, I only wish I could speak as well as you. You're also a very nice person, especially for a god..."

She bit her tongue hard at that last bit. "I mean, you're a very nice person, nonetheless, but...."

She started shuffling back towards Bran.

[Germanic Templars]

"Ah, Tsunami. I remember that. I really don't have time right now, but I might later today, if that's alright." Bran said and shrugged. It wasn't as if Tsunami could see that part though. He waited for an answer as he listened to his friends speaking.

"If you guys want me to, I'll lead the second group." He said, setting the phone down for a second to address them.

"Alright then, just giving a reminder to ya. Anyway, glad to do business with you, see ya when you get here." He then hung up the phone and went back to doing his daily business.

[Giovenith]

"I would like to think so, I try," said Giovenith, nodding to Torii. "Thank you very much, Torii."

The part about 'especially for a god' was not lost on her, but she didn't dwell on it, being at this point aware of how some people could towards what she was. Torii was still her friend. Giovenith was under the persuasion that Torii didn't understand some things about that state of being, and wasn't in a rush to explain them to her so long as nothing got too heated. Now wasn't a time to cause strife between friends; it was to glue bonds tighter than before.

"I believe I'll go with Ray's group, just to try and balance things out a little bit," she said.

[The BranRiech]

After he finished the phone call, Bran pocketed the phone and looked to Torii. The wording wasn't lost on him either, and he frowned at her. He kept quiet though, he didn't want anyone arguing. Yoshi didn't deserve to have his friends bickering when he was about to go off and fight wars. "So, are we all ready, and who's going with me for this?" The man asked.

"I've got spending money, I hope you all brought yours."

[Torsiedelle]

"I would like to think so, I try," said Giovenith, nodding to Torii. "Thank you very much, Torii."

The part about 'especially for a god' was not lost on her, but she didn't dwell on it, being at this point aware of how some people could towards what she was. Torii was still her friend. Giovenith was under the persuasion that Torii didn't understand some things about that state of being, and wasn't in a rush to explain them to her so long as nothing got too heated. Now wasn't a time to cause strife between friends; it was to glue bonds tighter than before.

"I believe I'll go with Ray's group, just to try and balance things out a little bit," she said.

"Aaaaaw, Gioooo", Torii said. "Is it something I said? I didn't mean that last part. I'm just still trying to...you know ..don't take that any way, pleeaaassse!"

The girl was mentally kicking herself. Way to screw everything up, dumbass, She thought. And now she was going to be stuck with Bran and Yoshi, not that it was a bad thing.

She looked back at Bran and nodded. Even without Katya around, she had a decent amount of money on her.

[Giovenith]

"I would like to think so, I try," said Giovenith, nodding to Torii. "Thank you very much, Torii."

The part about 'especially for a god' was not lost on her, but she didn't dwell on it, being at this point aware of how some people could towards what she was. Torii was still her friend. Giovenith was under the persuasion that Torii didn't understand some things about that state of being, and wasn't in a rush to explain them to her so long as nothing got too heated. Now wasn't a time to cause strife between friends; it was to glue bonds tighter than before.

"I believe I'll go with Ray's group, just to try and balance things out a little bit," she said.

"Aaaaaw, Gioooo", Torii said. "Is it something I said? I didn't mean that last part. I'm just still trying to...you know ..don't take that any way, pleeaaassse!"

The girl was mentally kicking herself. Way to screw everything up, dumbass, She thought. And now she was going to be stuck with Bran and Yoshi, not that it was a bad thing.

She looked back at Bran and nodded. Even without Katya around, she had a decent amount of money on her.

"What ever do you mean? I am not angry with you," said Giovenith, blinking with confusion. "I was already going with them before we even spoke words, I assure you."

She walked off a bit toward Ray, Albert, and the others. Fairly sure she had money, she checked her already crowded pockets to make sure. Yup, just enough!

EDIT: Whoops, need more than this!

[Torsiedelle]

"Aaaaaw, Gioooo", Torii said. "Is it something I said? I didn't mean that last part. I'm just still trying to...you know ..don't take that any way, pleeaaassse!"

The girl was mentally kicking herself. Way to screw everything up, dumbass, She thought. And now she was going to be stuck with Bran and Yoshi, not that it was a bad thing.

She looked back at Bran and nodded. Even without Katya around, she had a decent amount of money on her.

"What ever do you mean? I am not angry with you," said Giovenith, blinking with confusion. "I was already going with them before we even spoke words, I assure you."

"Oh .."

Torii blushed a bit. She was a little embarrassed. "Well...okay. but, I'm sorry for that "for a god", thing. I didn't mean that..."

She giggled nervously and huddle closer to Bran. She was totally feeling dumb after saying that out loud, and especially to Gio! Hat was the second time she did that. She didn't want to give Gio any bad impressions either. Wait...why was she thinking about Gio so much? Damn! "Oh well", She thought. "I'll just....think of...Mr. Nikanor and Yoshi!"

[New Aksarben]

"Who are you going with, Blossom?" Albert asked, turning to the Vampire to ask her. Then to the rest of the group, he said, "So it sounds like it will be Ray, Gio, Jacob and I in one group; Bran, Torii, and Yoshi in the other. The only ones who haven't said anything so far are Blossom and Dora. What group do you to wish to go with?" HE was being pretty serious, but He wanted to get things organized so they could finally get out and have some fun. Especially since it appeared like that one guy who was going to war, who's name he hadn't bothered to remember before, wanted to have some fun with his friends before he was sent off to fight.

[Giovenith]

"Oh .."

Torii blushed a bit. She was a little embarrassed. "Well...okay. but, I'm sorry for that "for a god", thing. I didn't mean that..."

She giggled nervously and huddle closer to Bran. She was totally feeling dumb after saying that out loud, and especially to Gio! Hat was the second time she did that. She didn't want to give Gio any bad impressions either. Wait...why was she thinking about Gio so much? Damn! "Oh well", She thought. "I'll just....think of...Mr. Nikanor and Yoshi!"

"It's alright, Torii," said Giovenith, smiling gently and tilting her head. The expression clearly read, 'I get what you mean, but I'm not going to yell at you for it', almost like a kindly-hidden sigh of surrender to the other's view, an assurance that she was not going to use her energy to argue out something pointless. "I'm just fine. In fact, remind me to introduce to a friend of mine someday."

With that, her body language and expression abandoned the subject, turning her full-attention to readiness for the spree.

[Germanic Templars]

" When the thing left his side, Thriller cringed together ever so tight like a partially crushed can. Thriller looked at the dogs. He called them over to him as he went to grab the leashes. He was going to give them a bath outside. He called to the kids telling them, "Now kids, I am leaving the house real quick to hose the dogs off. I want you to close the doors to your room. Then again, Chi, please watch over the kids while I am out for a while. And please, find Eva."

---

"No, He never gets involved in that stuff. His marks are gone because Wrath absorbed them from him. Now then, think of it like this, those red marks represent power, energy, whatever, on some of the individuals here. Only three people who don't have them are Sloth, Lust, and Wrath. Of course, Wrath did take both Envy's and Pride's markings. Still figuring out on why he is hording all of the power for himself."

There wasn't any reply from the chibi. Chi had taken Eva and bolted before Thriller could make her clean up the mess.

"Okay, Daddy!" Sydney called from her room. Siduer was making a mess in the bathroom but a muffled "mmkay" came from behind the bathroom door.

--

"Wait," Xanthe held up her hand. "Do you mean to tell me that Superbia is still white because Wrath has his power? Does Blythe know this?" She was feeling much more sympathetic towards Envy now. She had appreciated what he'd done to free the demon, but she felt a bit of guilt. It was her people that goaded him into going after Wrath... at least, that's how she felt about the matter."

"Lucius, if he needs a room to stay in, well we can't just turn him out on the street."

Thriller took the blood soaked pets out behind the apartment, though in doing so, he left a bloody mess. He then searched for a hose or something to use to wash the blood off the dogs. It took him a while, but he eventually found one. He would tie the pups up for a moment to a nearby tree while he went and gathered a tin tub or something. Moments later, he came back with said materials. He filled the tub up with water and some soap. Before long we was giving the two pups a bath, given that they were still tied up.

--

"Well that much I know, but we only have one bed in our room. I guess that Superbia could share room with him. Oh, or we could try to get him to stay in the hell in this universe. Right?"

[Chibi Vampires]

"Who are you going with, Blossom?" Albert asked, turning to the Vampire to ask her. Then to the rest of the group, he said, "So it sounds like it will be Ray, Gio, Jacob and I in one group; Bran, Torii, and Yoshi in the other. The only ones who haven't said anything so far are Blossom and Dora. What group do you to wish to go with?" HE was being pretty serious, but He wanted to get things organized so they could finally get out and have some fun. Especially since it appeared like that one guy who was going to war, who's name he hadn't bothered to remember before, wanted to have some fun with his friends before he was sent off to fight.

"Uh?" she turned towards him and smiled. "I guees I'll go with Torii and Bran's group." she said with a shrug. She ran her fingers through her knee length hair.

[Swith Witherward]

Thriller took the blood soaked pets out behind the apartment, though in doing so, he left a bloody mess. He then searched for a hose or something to use to wash the blood off the dogs. It took him a while, but he eventually found one. He would tie the pups up for a moment to a nearby tree while he went and gathered a tin tub or something. Moments later, he came back with said materials. He filled the tub up with water and some soap. Before long we was giving the two pups a bath, given that they were still tied up.

--

"Well that much I know, but we only have one bed in our room. I guess that Superbia could share room with him. Oh, or we could try to get him to stay in the hell in this universe. Right?"

"What you wanna do?" Siduer asked his sister. He'd changed his clothing and found a clean spot in the kitchen to stand in.

The girl shrugged. "Wanna ride Boops through the halls?

Siduer thought about it for a moment. "Well, alright. We'll need something to cover her. She's bloody still."

"Nuh uh. We'll wash her like Daddy's doing the dogs. See?" Sydney pointed to the water sprayer on the kitchen faucet.

"Excellent!"

Five minutes later, Boopsie's top portion was rinsed and patted dry with dish towels. Her bottom half couldn't be reached. The twins gave that more thought and opted to cover her completely with mama's favorite table cloth... it was only to be used when there were guests, and Boopsie was a guest. They remembered their father's instruction and did in fact go to their rooms and shut their doors. And then, with much anticipation on the twins' part, they lead Boopsie into the hall, threw Swith's hand battenburg lace tablecloth over her, and climbed on board. It almost looked like they were astride an elongated ottoman with talons.

"Well... yaw!" Siduer gave Boopsie a kick to her squishy sides.

"This should be gooooooooooo-"

Boopsie surged forward. She bolted down the halls at a break-neck speed, table cloth edges billowing outward like a Paladin's charge. Sydney held onto her brother's waist for dear life, and Siduer dug his fingers through the lace to grab onto Boopsie's collar.

"We goan die!" he wailed as she rounded the corner and began to thunder down the wider hall at a murderous pace. Eight powerful legs picked up even more speed as she neared the stairs and then twins, table cloth and water bear soared right down the lobby stairs and hit the lobby with a heavy thud before racing off again.

--

"I don't know much about hell here," Xanthe admitted to Lucius. "I was barred. I know Beelzebub is there, and Swith used to go down every month to collect her alimony. The best person to talk to would be the godling Giovenith. She's apparently on good terms with this hell's Envy." She cast another look at the closed door. "Oh, I just feel terrible for him. Lucius, we're the ones who goaded him into going after Wrath for double crossing him. We have to do something. Maybe if he talked to Superbia?"