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Posted in Breaking Barriers (Rimi and Austiderps) Posted 7 years ago
It was getting darker and darker out and Ruvyn was getting impatient. Adan was probably already waiting for him in the forest and Ruvyn was stuck with his parents who where buying him more winter clothing. He knew why they were doing it, they did this almost every single winter. He always ended up having to get rid of some stuff that didn't appeal to him anymore just to make some space for the new stuff. When they were done shopping, the three of them headed back home where Ruvyn took his things to his room while hiss mother made dinner. Ruvyn appreciated what his parents were doing for him, it made him feel warm inside. Still, he wasn't going to stop doing what he wanted to do just because his parents asked him to. He wasn't stupid, he wasn't going to push himself past his limits either. Okay who was he kidding? He probably would, he was always just too curious for his own good. Ruvyn opened up his closet to hang his new clothes and looked down at Adan's tunic, he had to take it back to him tonight.

Dinner went by nicely and he helped his mother with the dishes then when it was time for bed, he left to his room and waited. He waited in the darkness of his room and listened to any sounds that would tell him if his parents were awake or now. He always dreaded hearing them, it was a thought that made him uncomfortable even if it never happened. Maybe they wait until you're fast asleep. he thought to himself and shuddered. After a few more minutes of eerie silence, Ruvyn pulled on his tunic then wrapped Adan's tunic around himself like a scarf. He opened his window to see just how cold it was and quickly closed it again. It was really, really cold out. "This could be a problem...maybe." he whispered to himself and pulled up the hood of his tunic over his head. Looking back in his closet, he grabbed another scarf and wrapped it around himself and picked up a sweater which he tied up around his waist to wear just in case he needed to. Ruvyn walked out to the kitchen and grabbed a box of homemade cookies then grabbed a couple of apples and some boxes of juice. He carried all this back to his room and picked up his leather satchel. "This should be more than enough..I hope." Ruvyn packed up all the snacks in the satchel then slung it across his shoulder and opened up his window again.

Ruvyn carefully slipped out through his window and closed it just a bit before running off in the dark towards the walls. He was quick about it, not wanting to keep Adan waiting. The thought of Adan alone didn't sit well with him. He climbed a tree and leaped from tree to tree, almost slipping a few times until he reached the wall. He dropped down and winced at the pain that shot up his legs from the impact of his feet hitting the ground so hard. It took him a second or two to get a move on again. The tall elven male jumped up and over the wall with such ease then ran off towards the forest. His hard breaths forming small clouds in front of him each time. It was then that he realized just how cold it really was. "N-no fair....w-winter shouldn't have come so soon this year." he said to himself between hard breaths. Now then, where could Adan be in such a large forest?
Posted in Breaking Barriers (Rimi and Austiderps) Posted 7 years ago
Ruvyn followed his parents to the last stop. The house of a family friend, probably the only person Ruvyn didn't mind visiting. Of course, he didn't visit them very often. It was hard to visit someone when you were busy running off and risking the chance of getting caught and dragged back home or worse. "Thank-you, the kids will really love these. You know they always enjoy the things you drop off, it's always such a nice surprise." The woman said politely as they sat down in her large living room. Stay entertained, stay entertained, stay entertained. Ruvyn repeated over and over in his head like a mantra that needed to be followed. While he enjoyed visiting, he still felt out of place. The kids weren't exactly his age, so they would rather play with toys than climb trees and Ruvyn wasn't about to start playing with dolls. "Well I'm always happy to bake you some treats, I wouldn't mind." Ruvyn's mother answered. "Can you believe winter is already around the corner?" Ruvyn's mother asked. "Yes it's hard to believe isn't it? I wasn't expecting it to come so soon. My husband and I were getting firewood ready today. Best to get things done early on than to wait until the last minute." the woman explained. "Winter time and war time. What a depressing time it is for us isn't it?" The male asked, making Ruvyn's parents nod. "The king is a good man, I have faith he won't let the enemy attack us. If they get close enough I am sure that the king and queen have forces that will send the enemy back where they came from." The male said softly.

At this time, Ruvyn was in his own little world. He wondered what the royal family was like. Did they really have forces at the ready? Did they even know what they were dealing with? No, they probably didn't. They probably didn't know that the enemy had an oracle in their hands now. Poor thing... he thought to himself. Looking up as he heard the children laugh, he watched as they chased each other around before heading outside to the back. Well, at least someone was enjoying themselves. Ruvyn's father laughed, "Yes of course. I don't think the enemy will be attacking any time soon. I heard our kingdom's defenses are the best the royal family has to offer. Besides, a war in the middle of winter doesn't sound too smart. If you don't get killed by your enemy, you'd die from the cold. You know how cold winters get here." he said and looked over at Ruvyn. "He'll be fine, I'm sure he'll stay indoors this time." his wife said softly. The woman then gave them a sad smile, "Ruvyn still has a hard time during winters?" she asked. "Yes. It isn't so bad right now since it's not very cold and snow hasn't fallen yet, but Ruvyn is always weakest when Winter comes." Ruvyn's father answered. "Why is that?" The woman asked.

Ruvyn's father shrugged and looked at the couple, "I don't know. We tell him to stay inside where it's warm, especially on snowy days but you know how he is. Always wants to be outside climbing things. Sometimes he climbs onto the roof of the house despite how dangerous that is." he answered. "It's who he is, you can't change him. You can though, try to keep him safe as much as you can. If he has to step outside for whatever reason, just make sure he dresses warm." the male suggested. "We might need to buy more winter clothes for him, some warmer blankets for all of us would be good as well." Ruvyn's mother suggested to her husband. Ruvyn's family didn't have a ton of money but they had more than what lower class families had and they were very careful about what they spent it on. When it came to Ruvyn though, they could never be too careful. He was their only son after all. It was true, around winter time, if it was too cold or if it snowed Ruvyn would feel weak and wouldn't be able to use his magic. He couldn't focus and he'd get sick much easier too. It wasn't something you could take medicine for, it was just something that Ruvyn himself had to live with and hope that over time his body would grow used to the cold. Despite how miserable he could be during wintertime, he still loved it and his parents were right; a little cold or snow wasn't enough to keep him locked away inside.
Posted in voltbun || let the bunnies take over || open Posted 7 years ago

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@ishoji: Sorry, I was out back helping my parents with a tree. Heheh
Thanks so much for the banner. I love it!
Posted in Breaking Barriers (Rimi and Austiderps) Posted 7 years ago
As Ruvyn got warm by the fire, he looked over to his parents who were packing up the cookies that his mother planned on handing out. It was then that his curiosity got the better of him. "Mom? Dad? Could I ask you both a question?" he asked. His father looked over his shoulder at him and chuckled. "Technically you just did, but yes you can Ruvyn." his father answered. "What is it you want to ask us?" his father asked. Ruvyn was silent then, he wasn't sure how his parents would react to his question but he was curious to find out. "Is it possible for an elf to live in a place where there aren't many elves?" he asked and watched his parents' reactions carefully. His parents shared a look then stopped what they were doing and turned to look at Ruvyn who looked like someone who had been caught committing some sort of sin. "Well...that's an interesting question." his father started. "I think it can be possible." his father answered. "Possible, but not easy. I think that if you were living in a place where the number of elves is so small, I think it would make life difficult because you wouldn't have that many people you could talk to or relate to." he continued. Ruvyn's mother then rested a hand on the counter-top and the other on her hip. "Ruvyn, where did you come up with such a question anyway?" she asked. Ruvyn made a face then, he hadn't really thought this far ahead. Good job Ruvyn. Now they're going to get suspicious. he thought to himself. "A dream." he answered quickly. "Or...nightmare I suppose. Last night. I was the only elf and well, there were a few others but it was weird and I was scared. Uncomfortable even." he lied. "Poor dear. Well you don't have to worry your pretty little head about that. Even if it were reality, I think it would be hard like your father said. Especially since you wouldn't know if you could trust the others who weren't like you. It would not be impossible though, no." Ruvyn's mother informed honestly.

Wow, they had believed the lie? Nice! So according to his parents, it was possible for elves to live surrounded by a different race. Maybe that's why Adan was still alive? The trolls hadn't killed him yet and he had said he was the heir to the throne. What would that be like? An elf king to a Troll kingdom? "Do you think that it would be possible for an elf to rule a kingdom that was of another race?" Ruvyn suddenly heard himself as his parents who looked confused. They weren't too surprised though, they knew Ruvyn always liked to ask questions even if they didn't make sense. He was always a curious child. "No dear, I think it would be impossible for a single elf to rule over a land where he or she is in the minority." his mother answered easily. That's what Ruvyn had thought too though. Adan wasn't lying though when he said he was the heir to the throne. "Was that part of your dream too Ruvyn?" his father asked, snapping him out of his thoughts. "Huh? Oh, n-no. That was just me being curious t-that's all." he said and quickly helped his parents with the cookies. "Did you want me to go deliver these?" he asked his mother. His mother smiled and kissed his forehead, "Why don't we all go? I think some time chatting with the neighbors will do you some good. You don't ever go out and talk to people Ruvyn, you need to make friends here you know." his mother reminded. "Mom, it's not my fault the kids here are boring. They never want to climb trees or run around. They're always just wanting to socialize. It's boring. We have nothing in common." Ruvyn explained. His mother rolled her eyes and shook her head. "There is nothing wrong with socializing Ruvyn. You don't become friends with anyone if you don't socialize first; and I'm sure you and the others have a few things in common. You just have to really try to get to know a person first. Come one now, let's go hand out these boxes." she said to an unhappy looking Ruvyn. "You'll be fine." his father assured.
Posted in Kimmi x Boss Rimi Posted 7 years ago
Lyle glanced over at Aria, seeing she was focused he decided to leave her alone. "I tried having fun today, look how that turned out." he answered and motioned for Troy to follow him. "We'll leave you to your studying Aria." Lyle said and walked out of the library with Troy. "Well yes, but this doesn't happen every single time does it?" Troy asked. Lyle ran his hand through his hair, "It shouldn't, but sometimes it does. A lot of miscommunication I guess. I hate confrontation. So whenever we start fighting I just lock myself away and she always comes back." he said with a weak smile. Troy frowned listening to this, maybe this was worse than he thought. "I see.." Troy started and thought for a moment. "She comes back though, that's good. I'm sure you both are able to actually talk after some time apart correct?"
Posted in voltbun || let the bunnies take over || open Posted 7 years ago

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@ishoji: Afternoon!
I am, I made sure to go to bed early last night.
Posted in voltbun || let the bunnies take over || open Posted 7 years ago

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I'm tired but I thought I should at least say hi. ; u ;
Posted in Post your Rants Posted 7 years ago

Are you okay? It’s been….how many days? I don’t even know. I lost count after 21 days. Thinking back and doing the math now though, it’s been 39 days counting today; Nov 6 2017. The last time we spoke it was Sept 29th 2017. After that, you just vanished. I tried sending you messages but you never answered. I stopped trying to send messages after a few days though, I didn’t want to bother you. I’m really worried about you, I have trouble sleeping at times. Sometimes I need to take pills to sleep properly. You wouldn’t be the first guy who just vanished or ‘ghosted’ me. I think that’s what you call it? I don’t think you’re like the other guys I’ve talked to. You have always shown me that you’re different.

I didn’t want to write this here, but when I stop to just think, my mind always comes back to this and I decided maybe writing this on here would help. I doubt it though. What happened? Did I do something wrong? I hope you message me back someday just to let me know you’re okay…even if you want to say you hate me or that you don’t want to talk to me anymore. Anything, I just need to know you’re okay. You know, I always try to tell myself that you’re probably busy with work and things that you’ve talked to me about. I know you like to visit people after work but…even when you were busy you always sent me a message before you arrived at work, or during your lunch break, or even after work on your way to your car. You would sometimes call while you were driving back home.

I don’t know, I just miss all that. I miss you in general. You know I’m a huge worry-wart. I wonder if you even realize how worried I must be right now. Maybe you forgot me. Sometimes it’s much easier for me to think that you just died which is sad because I know how much death scares you. It’s why you and I never talk about it remember? Still, it’s easier for me to think that you’re dead, rather than to think that you might not like me or want to talk to me anymore. Maybe I’m stupid for thinking that way. Please be okay. I miss you…lots mister.
Posted in Breaking Barriers (Rimi and Austiderps) Posted 7 years ago
The firewood was being chopped into good enough sizes that would fit nicely in the crates. Ruvyn and his father always made sure to fill up the crates a little more than they needed to but that was just because they always liked to have more than enough firewood. They didn't want to have to step back out and collect more only to see they couldn't because of some blizzard. No, they didn't need to go through that again. Ruvyn's hands already were hurting from holding the axe's handle so tightly in his hand. His father wasn't lying though, it was still pretty cold outside. Nothing like it had last night though. If it was this cold right now, he could only imagine how cold it would be tonight when he headed to the forest again. Hopefully Adan would dress properly. Stop it! He's not important. He's the enemy, remember that. Ruvyn thought to himself. Once he finished chopping quiet a bit of firewood, Ruvyn helped his father pack it up into the wooden crates his father had made himself a few years ago to make carrying the firewood a lot easier. They had now filled up one crate, they still had two more to go and Ruvyn was already exhausted. However, he needed to get those two crates filled so he went back to work, chopping that firewood.

"This should be enough to last all winter." His father said as he dropped both axes on top of one of the crates then carried it over to the shed to drop off the axes. "You really think so?" Ruvyn asked. He picked up one of the crates and carried it on one shoulder then picked up the other crate and carried it under his arm, following his father slowly. The crates were very heavy, but it wasn't anything Ruvyn couldn't handle. Besides, he didn't mind doing all the work if he had to. His parents weren't exactly young you know. His mother opened the door for them and stood back, letting them enter the house. "Oh Ruvyn dear please be careful! YOu can get hurt overworking yourself like that. You can carry in one at a time you know." she suggested, worried that her son might injure himself carrying more than he can handle. "I'm fine mom. It always bothers me to leave just one crate behind and go back for it later. I might as well just bring it in right away and it isn't like I haven't done this before." The tall elven male said as he followed his father to the living room where he set down the crates carefully next to each other.

The house was filled with the scent of cinnamon, probably from the cookies his mother was baking. His mother closed the door then and locked it before walking over to where her men were, fixing up a fire already. "It already feels like winter in here, how lovely." she said and chuckled then quickly returned to the kitchen. "The butter rolls are coming out now and a fresh batch of cookies is going in. I decided it would be a nice idea to deliver some cookies to the neighbors don't you think?" she asked. "I think they would very much like that dear." his father answered. As much as Ruvyn wanted a freshly baked butter roll or cookie, he was cold right now and would much rather warm up by the fire he was and his father had started.
Posted in Breaking Barriers (Rimi and Austiderps) Posted 7 years ago
"Now eat up. While you and your father gather the firewood, I shall bake you some cookies. The only thing I love about winter is it gives me another reason to bake." his mother commented and chuckled softly. It was true, when winter came Ruvyn's mother would bake up a storm and hand out baked goods to the neighbors. Well usually Ruvyn would have to go and deliver them since his mother didn't exactly enjoy leaving the house unless she had to. She never left the house alone though, sometimes she was accompanied by her husband or her son. If not, she was often accompanied by one of her female friends. One thing was very certain about Ruvyn's mother, she had many friends. His father was reading the paper as he always did, which was something that Ruvyn never understood. "Doesn't look like they're advancing so that's good." his father commented despite his wife's wishes. "Yes, well of course it's good. Besides, it's cold out, I don't think the enemy would want to be out in the snow, perhaps they'll attack come spring?" Ruvyn's mother suggested.

"That's probably what they want us to believe." Ruvyn hinted and took another bite of his food, taking another of the bread rolls. When it came to war, one could never be too sure about things no matter who said them. "After you boys finish eating, I suggest you go and get some more firewood. Would be nice to start up a fire in the house to keep warm." Ruvyn's mother spoke after finishing up her breakfast. She realized the butter rolls were running low so she was going to have to make more once the men were out of the house. When they had all finished their breakfast, Ruvyn helped his mother with the dishes while his father left to dress warmer. Ruvyn washed the dishes carefully, making sure he didn't miss any spots and when he was done he stole the last butter roll then left to his room to get dressed.

"I can't believe winter is already upon us. I mean, it seems like it was just yesterday that it felt like summer." Ruvyn said as he adjusted his scarf and gloves. "Well you know what that means dear, means spring is right 'round the corner." his mother said and placed a warm hat on her son's head. "You need to cover your ears dear." she reminded. Ruvyn groaned and fixed the hat on his head, "I know...I just feel stuffy with so much clothes on." Ruvyn muttered, earning him a gently smack on the back of his head. "Oi! You should always be properly clothed no matter the weather, understand?" his mother warned. "I do." Ruvyn answered in a defeated tone of voice. "Now, now, while you and your father are out getting the firewood, I will bake more butter rolls for you both and some gingerbread cinnamon cookies for you alright?" She suggested. Ruvyn nodded and when his father returned, the both walked out of the house to the shed to get the axes and the crates to set the firewood in then set off to gather it.
Posted in Breaking Barriers (Rimi and Austiderps) Posted 7 years ago
The next morning, Ruvyn woke wit a loud yawn and stretched out. He could already hear his parents speaking in the kitchen and his mother working away on some breakfast. He quickly made his way to the closet and opened it, smiling softly when he saw both tunics. He wondered if Adan had found the girl or not, hopefully he was okay. Thinking of the male, Ruvyn laughed and covered his mouth to keep quiet; he wasn't even sure why he had laughed when he imagined Adan's face, his nice eyes and his cute ears moving upwards after hearing a noise. Realizing that he was smiling like a fool, Ruvyn quickly shook his head and closed the closet door. "Relax and keep quiet." he warned himself before making his way out of his room and to the kitchen where a basket of freshly baked butter rolls waited for him. "Good morning mom and dad." he said and gave his dad a quick hug before giving his mom a kiss on the cheek then washed his hands and decided to help her by setting the table.

"Good morning Ruvyn dear, how did you sleep?" his mother asked. "I fell to sleep rather easily actually." Ruvyn admitted as he finished setting the table then took his seat as did his father. "Oh well that's just lovely. It was chilly this morning, your father went out and gathered the groceries, poor dear says wee bit of snow might be upon us soon." his mother commented. "Da' snow?" he asked his father who shrugged. "It seems like a possibility. Which means you and I will have to start gathering up more fire wood soon." his father replied. Snow...well then he'd really have to dress warmer tonight. And don't forget to bring some food! he thought to himself. "That's not going to make war easier. I feel bad for the soldiers who will be out there in the cold. They could die you know." Ruvyn pointed out. His mother then served the breakfast before taking her seat at the head of the table with her two favorite men of the house at her sides. "Well now, no talk of war at the table dear."
Posted in ᴡσnᴅєrʟαnᴅ - OPEN Posted 7 years ago

@anarchist beauty: Lmfao
Well it was worth it I would hope?
Posted in ᴡσnᴅєrʟαnᴅ - OPEN Posted 7 years ago

@anarchist beauty: Hahah I wonder why? ;)
Posted in Breaking Barriers (Rimi and Austiderps) Posted 7 years ago
Ruvyn nodded, "Good." he said simply when Adan said he wouldn't say a word. At least he'd be able to sleep well knowing that no enemy would find out about this encounter. He hugged himself, watching Aden climb up the walls and when he looked back Ruvyn blushed slightly having been caught staring at the male. "Y-you will?" he repeated and looked worried. How was this one person going to safe a poor girl? What if the girl didn't trust him? Well she was going to have to unless she wanted to die wherever she was being kept. "B-be careful!" he reminded and gave the male a quick wave before he disappeared over the wall. Yes, this wasn't going to be the last he saw of Adan and that made him happy. Finally he had someone else to talk to. Still, he coudln't be too comfortable around him, they had only just met by chance today.

Adan was still a stranger and from the enemy kingdom. He coudln't exactly say they were buddies just yet, but from what he saw today, Adan seemed like a good person. Maybe it was because he was an elf and not a troll like the enemy? "I don't know. Oh well, thinking about it here isn't going to get you the answer any faster. Let's get you home Ruvyn." Ruvyn said to himself and turned around then quickly started running through the forest. He climbed up on a tree and jumped from tree to tree, making it to the other side then landed down on the path and headed towards the walls of his own kingdom. It was still very dark out, the moon was high up in the night sky surrounded by billions of little stars that helped illuminate the path for him.

Once Ruvyn reached the walls, he jumped and climbed over the tall wall, landing with a thud that hurt his feet but it wasn't enough for him to quietly run over to his own house and sneak back inside through the window. Ruvyn closed and locked the window once he was inside then removed both tunics and put them away in his closet, in a corner where they woudln't be seen. Yawning softly, the toned male pulled off his clothes and threw on his sleeping clothes which thankfully were warm. It was safe to say that after getting comfortable in bed that night, Ruvyn had no trouble falling to sleep.