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Voltie — The Dude Posted 3 years ago ( 2021/10/21 04:51:46 )
Forgive, O Lord,
my little jokes on thee...

"..." Ash was silent once more, and then hung his head.

"Wonderful." he said.

"Just... wonderful." he muttered. "Vanessa's insane enough to go after THAT murderous mad-woman." he growled. "Hopefully someday she'll bite off more than she can chew." he went on.

"But anyway, enough talk about Rowena Fyrane and Vanessa." he then said.

"Let's focus on less grim subjects. Like how we may very well have a new home VERY soon!"

...and I'll forgive thy
great big one on me.
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Donator — Female Posted 3 years ago ( 2021/10/21 04:54:51 )

| ᴘʟᴇᴀꜱᴇ ᴍᴀᴋᴇ ꜱᴜʀᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴘɪɴɢ ᴍᴇ!
"Good to know." Hazel commented.

"Would you like me to prepare dinner?" She asked after a few seconds.

"I expect you are likely getting to be hungry."

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Voltie — The Dude Posted 3 years ago ( 2021/10/21 05:31:36 )
Forgive, O Lord,
my little jokes on thee...

Ash paused and thought for a moment.

"Hmmm." he muttered.

"Well, I know we have some quill-bear steaks, and some root vegetables." he went on.

"Can you make something out of that? Like... a steak dinner, or even a stew?" he asked.

"Because yeah... I AM getting quite hungry." he admitted.

...and I'll forgive thy
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Donator — Female Posted 3 years ago ( 2021/10/21 05:35:43 )

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Hazel nodded.

"Of course." She answered, pushing herself off the railing, where she was leaning to look out over the city.

"I shall get a start on that."She then said.

"Shall I prepare some coffee or tea as well?" She asked as she made her way past him, her red hair smacking him slightly as it wasn't tied back or anything.

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Voltie — The Dude Posted 3 years ago ( 2021/10/21 06:19:12 )
Forgive, O Lord,
my little jokes on thee...

Ash looked at her hair as it lightly smacked him, and couldn't help but notice how long it was. And, overall, how much nicer it had gotten since she started staying with him, and washing her hair regularly.

He then looked at her, and thought for a moment.

"Coffee'd be good." he replied.

"I DO like me some coffee." he admitted.

"So some coffee, please."

...and I'll forgive thy
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Donator — Female Posted 3 years ago ( 2021/10/21 06:23:32 )

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"As you wish." Was all Hazel said before vanishing into the kitchen.

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The next day, she stepped into the cafe with a sigh. She had spoken with Ash again that morning, and she told him to look for someone with a large tan witches hat, and had been told he had short red and black hair, also to look for a tanned teen with grey eyes and far more hair than she'd likely ever expect to see someone with.

She made an order for a tea - one of her sisters blends - and took a seat by one of the windows to wait.


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Voltie — The Dude Posted 3 years ago ( 2021/10/21 06:46:07 )
Forgive, O Lord,
my little jokes on thee...

About a minute later, in a nearby alley, Ash an Hazel appeared in a burst of black flames. Ash looked around to make sure that they hadn't been seen or anything, before looking at Hazel.

"We should be close." he said.

"You all right?" he asked.

"Was the mana transport a bit much?" he asked further.

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Donator — Female Posted 3 years ago ( 2021/10/21 06:49:06 )

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Hazel shook her head.

"I am all right." She told him honestly. She wasn't looking at hime though, but that didn't seem to be too unusual a thing. It was pretty regular, if he were to be honest.

She seemed to make every effort to NOT look at him.

"Lead the way."

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Voltie — The Dude Posted 3 years ago ( 2021/10/21 07:07:48 )
Forgive, O Lord,
my little jokes on thee...

"...right." Ash muttered.

He then checked again, looking around, as they stepped out of the alley, and he saw the café across the road.

"...a large tan witch's hat..." he mumbled, seeing it clearly in the window.

"Hard to miss." he said.

"Anyway, let's go." he told Hazel, starting to walk towards the building.

...and I'll forgive thy
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Donator — Female Posted 3 years ago ( 2021/10/21 07:11:13 )

| ᴘʟᴇᴀꜱᴇ ᴍᴀᴋᴇ ꜱᴜʀᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴘɪɴɢ ᴍᴇ!
Hazel certainly followed, but didn't say anything. It wasn't often she was outside, like this. Even back at Ash's, she tended to stay inside during the day, and be on the balcony through twilight and the night.

They approached, stepped in, and Hazel winced, before they approached the woman with the hat.

"Hey, AJ." She greeted, the voice telling him all he needed to know, this was the woman they were there to meet, Harmony.

"Here." She slid a large bill across the table.

"You two, go get whatever you want, on me."

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Voltie — The Dude Posted 3 years ago ( 2021/10/21 07:30:16 )
Forgive, O Lord,
my little jokes on thee...

Ash was stunned for a moment, some nagging feeling at the back of his head, before he accepted the bill.

"...thanks." he said.

"And yes, I am AJ." he confirmed.

"This is Hazel." he told her, introducing Hazel. "My roommate, essentially." he said further, before looking to Hazel.

"What do you want?" he asked.

"Coffee? Pastry? Both?"

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Donator — Female Posted 3 years ago ( 2021/10/21 07:31:48 )

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"I... I have no idea." Hazel admitted after a moment or two.

"I know you two likely have no idea what's even on offer around here. Go take a look." Harmony commented with a light chuckle.

"I'll wait. Not a problem."

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Voltie — The Dude Posted 3 years ago ( 2021/10/21 20:56:19 )
Forgive, O Lord,
my little jokes on thee...

Ash was still wary, but he nodded to Harmony and looked at Hazel.

"Come on." he said to her.

"Let's go order something." he said further, as he started to slowly head towards the counter. As he did, he sighed quietly.

"You all right?" he asked Hazel quietly.

"If this is a bit too much for you, you don't have to be here for this." he assured her.

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Donator — Female Posted 3 years ago ( 2021/10/21 21:00:28 )

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Hazel shook her head.

"Don't worry. I am all right." She assured him.

"I just have a small headache." She added, figuring that he'd probably clue in to that bit of pain on her face anyway.

"It will pass, though."

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Voltie — The Dude Posted 3 years ago ( 2021/10/21 21:25:31 )
Forgive, O Lord,
my little jokes on thee...

"...all right." Ash responded, as they reached the counter. They ordered, got their food and drink, and made their way back to where Harmony was, sitting down at the table, with Ash giving the change.

"Here." he said.

"So you're Harmony?" he asked.

The woman nodded in response.

"Interesting choice of headwear." Ash then said, gesturing to the witch's hat atop her head.

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Donator — Female Posted 3 years ago ( 2021/10/21 21:29:35 )

| ᴘʟᴇᴀꜱᴇ ᴍᴀᴋᴇ ꜱᴜʀᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴘɪɴɢ ᴍᴇ!
"It was gifted me to a couple of decades back by someone I owe my life to. Haven't seen him for awhile though, I admit." Harmony answered.

"Why the black streaks?" She then asked, motioning to his hair.

"You even covered the natural blondes that your hair has, which is surprising. That's not easy to cover." She paused a moment.

"How did you do it?"

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Voltie — The Dude Posted 3 years ago ( 2021/10/21 21:58:35 )
Forgive, O Lord,
my little jokes on thee...

Ash was frozen for a moment upon hearing that.

"Wh-what?" he asked.

"Black streaks? What makes you...?" he started to ask further, but then paused.

He could tell that this woman seemingly knew a lot more about him than he expected. And it was clear. Pretending he didn't know what she was talking about would get him nowhere.

"...mana." he answered her. "A hair glamour." he said further.

"And because it looks good."

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Donator — Female Posted 3 years ago ( 2021/10/21 22:09:42 )

| ᴘʟᴇᴀꜱᴇ ᴍᴀᴋᴇ ꜱᴜʀᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴘɪɴɢ ᴍᴇ!
"So, is it temporary?" Harmony asked, her voice curious.

"It is. I get about a week between applications." Ash answered.

"I'm a hairstylist, I can put those streaks in far longer lasting. My sister likes to play with potions and lightly with alchemy, so it'd be nothing for me to ensure those streaks stick." Harmony told him honestly before pausing.

"If... if you would like, of course."

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Voltie — The Dude Posted 3 years ago ( 2021/10/21 22:38:33 )
Forgive, O Lord,
my little jokes on thee...

"...ah..." Ash stammered.

"I admit, weekly applications ARE a little on the annoying side." he admitted. "And they tend to just disappear when it's done. Doesn't fade." he continued. "Not good when they just disappear and I'm taking to someone or whatever." he went on.

"Longer lasting streaks WOULD be nice..." he continued.

"So... yeah, sure?" he answered.

"How the hell did you see that it wasn't natural?" he then asked her.

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Donator — Female Posted 3 years ago ( 2021/10/21 22:40:08 )

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Harmony paused a moment.

"Oh, I know who you are." She told him.

"I received your number from someone who knows of both of us, as I told you, and was told that you are a Fyrane." She added.

"And... Fyrane's are known for their firey hair."

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