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dribs-and-drabbles · 2 months

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Dead Friend Forever ep 10

I'm not sure how much I buy this version of events by Phee. It seems...too easy. But maybe it's because that would mean there is/are no other person/people involved (i.e. Non and/or Keng and/or White) and that would be disappointing. Nah, I'm holding out hope that this isn't the actual true events.

Yes, that IS the head of another person there with Tan and Top!

So Phee really did tell Jin everything...and then Jin admitted to posting the video...and they're ok with each other. They've found some 'comfort' in both being as bad as the other I guess.

I hate (LOVE) that I can't tell what is real/truth and what is part of the revenge plan 👀

So Fluke is finally including himself in saying 'we' hurt Non. *insert growth!gif*

How can they always act so cool about being in the middle of nowhere in the woods. You can literally die by being lost and walking in circles.

Again, I still don't know why Jin needs help to walk when it's his shoulder that's hurt 😂 It's like these actors and acting coaches have never been injured in their lives to know what it's like.

Haha yes! Someone else IS there and making other marks in the trees to fuck with Jin (and Phee?) 👏🏼

Top could get his arms out of those ropes easily, that's either a really sloppy filming error or these boys need to learn how to restrain someone better.

Oh White has the gun now does he? 👀

And how did Jin just fall over nothing? Oh I get it, the axe needs to be left there for someone to pick up later, right?

I don't think I've mentioned this yet but I can't stop thinking about how the end of their film is Jin running alone out of the house, implying he' a lone survivor, so I wonder if we'll get some kind of subverted parallel of that at the end of this nightmare for them all (which I don't think will be the ending of the series but I might be wrong - I don't watch horror so I don't know what 'beats the show needs to hit').

So everyone knows who's who and what's been happening (sort of)...and of course Fluke goes for the gun, which I guess needed to happen to take focus away from the Tan/New revelation.

Yes! Make Tee talk! Let's get new info!! And I want to know what Fluke did!!!

Of course Top can just stand up 🤦🏽‍♀️ Aaaaaand he's dead? Just from one shot to the stomach? (The severity of gunshot wounds vary greatly in bl -> we had Chart survive two shots to the back yesterday and Vegas survived multiple shots to his torso a few years ago but Top just keels over and is dead just like that? Oh! unless the gun has no live bullets but the drugs are making people think the gun/bullets are real???).

MOAR FLASHBACKS 🤓😍

So Khun Keng IS dead. I wonder how they got the photo of him and Non then...maybe photoshop?

OH MY GOD THE TRAILER FOR NEXT WEEK LOOKS SO GOOD.

Damn, I wish I hadn't caught up. Now I have to wait a week and I have a VERY busy wed-mon coming up with work 🤦🏽‍♀️😭

#dead friend forever #I don't trust ANYONE in this or ANYTHING I see #but one thing I can trust is that the show will surprise me #which I love #thank you everyone for shouting about this show so much #that I became just so intrigued that I had to watch it despite my ick about horror #THIS SHOW IS BRILLIANT

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the-collectim · 4 years

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.:RP:. By Your Side

Characters: Bai Biming (male Keeper of the Moon, @ninetales-carbuncle ), Atlas Tenebrous (male Rava)

Origin Date: 24 Feb 2020

“…it isn’t things and proximity, or even blood that holds us all together. What makes a family is love and loyalty.” – Genevieve Dewey

In the wake of Suiren Temple’s investigation into the yokai haunting a yakuza family, Atlas goes to relay the results to his dear friend and the master of the temple.

(Note: This is from an RP session. So there is a back and forth of writers. A - in between paragraphs indicate a change in narrator.)

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Bai Biming was a creature rarely seen outside his theatre. Though on this occasion he was in the Bokairo Inn. One of the large rooms bordering the garden selected so he could enjoy his tea and watch the chattering of the birds. Of course he used one of the many pseudonyms in his collection: Xehn'ir Loh.

A tray sat to his right, filled with a sample selection of treats. Their flavor pairing well with the honey-touched lotus tea. The cup being lifted to his lips for a sip to chase down a bite of strawberry shortcake.

There was some tension in his form. Biming was still weary of what the results of the Yurihara Kai estate would be. He had heard the old assistant Tanaka had been dragged into the estates gaols.

Not idea, but it was proof something had gone well.

There was knock on the windowsill just outside the room. A specific pattern that would be well-known over the years.

Atlas rested in the cover of an overhand and banner of the inn, easily able to traverse the inn's walls.

Biming looked up. The silver Keeper moved from the floor to the window to take a look. Though he moved to touch the latch and carefully nudged it open.

"Whatever admirer has found their way to my window?" Lord Bai couldn't help but tease as teal eyes looked every but where he suspected Atlas to be. "Hopefully it's not that dame from the hot springs I ran into earlier. I saw that ring, and Lord Bai is a virtuous soul."

"If Lord Bai believes so."

A neutral tone as ever as the Viera crossed his arms, enjoying the residual warmth on the building as the sun retreated. It would be unnoticeable to all but the most trained eyes but there was a bit less of that stoic tension from Atlas around this certain cat.

Biming leaned upon the sill, and let his chin settle upon an arm. The tea and treats forgotten for now.

"You don't believe me, Atlas?" He inquired. "Well, I suppose you know me better than most." A weak spot in his armor, he'd never admit to of course. "That said, how did the events at the Yurihara Kai go?"

"Sweet first."

Of course he could smell them even out here.

Biming laughed at that, and slipped back. "Of course, Atlas."

The lord smoothed out the sleeve of his haori as he went back to the small stable with the treats and tea. The small sampling of cakes decorating dessert plates in a select pattern. A half ate strawberry cake sitting next to his cup of lotus tea.

"Would you like tea too?"

A shake of his head no as he took a cake in either hand, eating one immediately and grabbing another as he chewed. Good, this was how he was paid for good work.

"Ah, do take your time and enjoy the flavor at least." Biming cautioned as he sat there.

Of course he was patient for when Atlas was happy enough with his payment to give up details. The tea sat down to take up the fork to take a bite. Those teal eyes focusing on Atlas.

There was no sign the Viera had been in battle besides two missing arrows to his quiver. It had been a fortunately uneventful thing.

"There was a yokai. Weapons and lost souls. Lured by one of their own."

One cake down, he nibbled at another.

"Is that so?"

There was something in the tone of his voice that said something more was up. Biming quietly observed the missing arrows. It was good that it was not an awful encounter at least. His attention shifted away to the window once more.

"A bait was set to draw out the resentful energy clinging to the weapons of the Yurihara Kai's lord." He recited easily enough. "Waking up the souls of the ones they cut down needlessly that had clung to their blades."

That silver tail tapped at the floorboards. The tea was back up for a sip. Biming looking peaceful of mind.

"It is a perfect opportunity for our people to build relations with them. We'll need it."

Those leaf green eyes looked over, his serious demeanor not at all affected by frosting on the corner of his mouth. "Build relations? But they are the enemy."

Politics and intrigue was above the Viera's normal way of pondering things. He was a very straightforward soul, unliking of that side of things.

"Mine, but not of Suiren Temple." Biming said it lightly as he looked sideways at Atlas. He didn't expect the Viera to get it, yet he didn't want to explain it all. "A pity Old Tanaka got pointed out. He just lost his daughter to her despair, but perhaps he'll find peace in knowing we will handle the Yurihara Kai for him."

"So...they stay? Even if they'd done bad things?"

He frowned as he stuffed the rest of cake number two in his mouth to reach into a pouch at his belt. From there, he holds out a pretty paper banner. It was incomplete, a work in progress but undoubtedly one of Chuuya's pieces. No works in progress should have been available with Suzume in ashes unless they were taken the night of.

Biming took the scroll. Yes. Chuuya who was important to his second guard, and that shop. The piece being carefully unrolled to look over it.

"For now. They have become entangled with a bigger beast, which made them brave enough to strike in the first place."

There was the subtle look of disapproval on the beastmaster's face but he nodded, trust in his master. "Then they will die soon?"

Believe it or not, Atlas did form ties to others though it took an immense amount of time. He knew An Yeung was close to Chuuya and that, by proxy, meant that it was his duty to protect.

"Yes." Lord Bai confirmed with a press of his lips into that customary thin line. "We will deal with them, I promise. For now we must play them." A look to him. "Make sure Chuuya isn't assigned to any tasks going near to Yurihara."

A hand lifted then. The fingers touched his chest and tucked into the folds of the top. An envelope being drawn out as he offered it over to Atlas.

"And make sure Aoki-san gets this. It's communication from Thavnair. The ship sailing for Morning Logistics has left their port for Limsa Lominsa."

He wiped his frosted fingers on his leathers before taking the letter to tuck away in between the layers of his light armor. A nod to both requests as he then finished the third cake.

"Any trouble for you?"

Concern towards Bai first and foremost.

"No. No trouble for me, Atlas." Biming shook his head. "If I run into some, you will be the first one I tell. Promise."

Another nod. Despite finishing his cake, he lingered. It was odd for the Viera, usually a creature of very direct and efficient behaviors and he'd been given a request.

It didn't go unnoticed.

"Is there something more on your mind? You can express yourself freely with me, Atlas."

"I am odd here."

An obvious statement but a way for him to frame his thoughts. Words were always something he'd struggled with. It was only thanks to Biming that he was where he was now.

"And people stare."

"Viera are rare outside of their homeland."

Biming reasoned as he watched Atlas. It was always interesting to watch how the Viera went through the motions of thought to form his statements. So much went into each statement and action. A much simpler means of communication he could appreciate.

"Males even more so." The tuft of tail tapped the floorboards. "We male miqo'te are no different, but certainly more common. Maybe they are curious, or perhaps they want to get closer to you?"

The instant frown showed what Atlas thought of 'getting closer' to strangers. Ick.

"Is it...troubling? For you." Indeed how could he go unnoticed and not be connected to Biming as things became more active in such public places like this.

"For me?" The silver ears ticked at the question. "No. You should grow close to others, and make a life for yourself. Not stay caught up in the Magpie's games like you are."

A quick shake of his head, cream-colored hair ruffled in the motion. He had enough sense to stay hidden though. "I will stay forever."

Biming paused at that statement, and gave a nod. "If that is what you want, Atlas. I won't impose upon you to stay, or to keep your life devoted solely to me. This kind of life isn't ideal."

"It is my life. My decision." Where would he be without Biming? He held his hand out, palm towards the miqo'te in that old familiar motion since their first days.

Biming gave a weak winded chuckle, and met that hand. Just a light touch. The Viera's hand was certainly bigger than his own.

"I'd not demand you do anything you'd not wish to."

The grounding motion helped as his thoughts often strayed beyond his duties when talking to this one that let him express himself without judgement. "I will do all to help."

"I know." Biming acknowledged.

It was definitely calming to be in contact with someone who could at least be genuine with. Though his attention went to the clock to see the time, and he sighed. He had no desire to chase off his friend, but there were some things...

"You should go before Officer Shiki gets here, Atlas. I'd rather my contacts not learn of you."

With reluctance the Viera drew back his hand and nodded. "I will deliver the note. Be safe." He stepped back a bit. There was always a bit of foreboding when separated from his master for so long. He was unable to pin down what caused it.

"Always." Biming gave a light smile to reassure the viera. "I'll send word when we are to meet next."

Another nod from the beastmaster at that. "You'll always have my eyes." A look up to where the hawk was perched, giving small peeps. One of his trusted companions that never strayed too far from the playwright.

There was a nod. Biming knew well enough, and would keep it in mind. Even as he glanced to the hawk who waited and watched. It gave some peace, and a tinge of warmth but those sentiments had to be discarded for now.

They were potential weaknesses. Mihn'a had lost those conveniences just as he had lost his name after all.

"Yes. Now get going, and be cautious."

Another order he took another step back before disappearing under the shadow of the banner and into the growing evening, no sound to even mark his passing. Still the hawk stay perched, watching over the inn with soft noises every once in awhile.

#roleplay #atlas tenebrous #bai biming

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