fauxfamiliarity

[fauxfamiliarity]

Elliot doesn't go outside the survivor cabins often. He especially has never wandered so far.

But they were out of supplies. And it was day... kind of. Safe enough- he had a pizza cutter in his pocket. Thankfully he was able to use it outside of rounds.

He hummed, drifting forward via the wheels on the heels of his shoes before abruptly stopping at a strange sight.

Someone's standing in the distance... and someone is... huh.

"Chance?"

[@cloneontheloose hhheheheh guess who its ME AAHAHAHAAA gets hydraulic pressed]

*He's not doing anything of interest at the moment, leaning on the wall of the shed and flipping the coin that's usually settled in his pocket, lost in thought.

But then their head snaps up at the voice of another.

Oh shit.*

"...Fancy seein' you here, Elliot!"

*Don't panic don't panic, hopefully he doesn't know just yet.

It would be so easy to connect the dots, though. If the real Chance was last seen at the survivor cabins, then there's no way he could be here right now.

Also, what the hell is Elliot doing so far out? So far that he's come across Rou's little hideout?

Oh they're so screwed. They're really trying not to panic right now.*

[fauxfamiliarity]

*Oh yup. This person definitely reminds him of c00lkidd. Which is a little weird seeing as he hasn't interacted that much with the child himself. Why's he so fond of the idea?

Oh well.

Rou's smile is bright as he takes the offered hand, shaking it a little lazily. He's sure the other will plenty make up for his lack of energy though, seeing as they seem to be teeming with it. It's undoubtedly a nice change of pace from the usual atmosphere.*

"Nice to meetcha' P4! I'm Roulette, but you can call me Rou if you'd like."

*How does one even make a spoken word sound so colorful?*

*Someone new appears!

They appear to be friendly (and maybe even naive-), a big smile on their face and some pep in their step, even if in this place where death is ongoing and not permanent.*

"HI, NEW PERSON I'VE TOTALLY NEVER SEEN BEFORE, HOW ARE YOU??"

Perhaps they're just forgetful? Or maybe dumb. Surely they'd already met everyone, hadn't they?? How could they miss someone???

*Their voice almost echos in whatever environment they've found this new friend! unknown stranger in, loudly one could say, though they seem to not take notice of their own volume. They're already starting off... strong, in their apparent attempt to make a good impression. As to if it was good though, they couldn't immediately determine.*

- @0r1gami-enthus1ast

*Roulette doesn't notice the stranger right away, nearly jumping out of his skin when addressed.*

"I uh, hello? I'm... good?

...How 'bout you?"

*New? Has this person not met Chance yet? Do they not recognize the face Rou's stolen? Come to think of it... He doesn't recognize the other either.

Perhaps they're the new one?*

[fauxfamiliarity]

*pokes... chance?*

@anon-that-pokes-you

*He sets the potted seed down, delicately placing it upon the only windowsill he has.

Now for water. Seeds need water to grow. He knows that at least. He's glad he set up that rain barrel a while ago, even if it hasn't had much use till now.

He's only a few steps outside when he gets poked. He did not nearly jump out of his skin again, nope. But how do people keep sneaking up on him???*

"Uh? Hi there? ...Seems I've been poked!"

[fauxfamiliarity]

Can you transform into. Idk grance

*He's made it back now, carefully filling an old pot with a half empty bag of potting soil, before gently placing the seed atop and covering it. Just needs water now.

He pauses when the question reaches his ears. It takes him a moment to register the name, and even longer for him to scan his memory in search of any mention of said name.*

"...Who?"

*Seems he was unsuccessful.*

"Wait, did you mean Chance? I'm already Chance though?"

*They shake their head. Oh well.*

[fauxfamiliarity]

So no screaming burger hat? Hm... How about this hat! *Hands you "Little Seed" hat*

*He's almost finished his walk now, having done a wide circle through the forest, and now approaching home again.

And then something small drops right on his head.

He's quick to catch it when it bounces off.*

"A... seed?

I don't have any experience with plants, you sure I'm the person you want to be givin' this to?"

*Gently, they examine the little thing in their hands.

They could try to take care of it. There is potting soil stored somewhere in the shed after all, and they're sure they could find a pot of some kind to hold it.

...

Worst comes to worst they could ask Apollo for help.

Minutely, they speed up to a jog.*

[fauxfamiliarity]

*Someone new appears!

They appear to be friendly (and maybe even naive-), a big smile on their face and some pep in their step, even if in this place where death is ongoing and not permanent.*

"HI, NEW PERSON I'VE TOTALLY NEVER SEEN BEFORE, HOW ARE YOU??"

Perhaps they're just forgetful? Or maybe dumb. Surely they'd already met everyone, hadn't they?? How could they miss someone???

*Their voice almost echos in whatever environment they've found this new friend! unknown stranger in, loudly one could say, though they seem to not take notice of their own volume. They're already starting off... strong, in their apparent attempt to make a good impression. As to if it was good though, they couldn't immediately determine.*

- @0r1gami-enthus1ast

*Roulette doesn't notice the stranger right away, nearly jumping out of his skin when addressed.*

"I uh, hello? I'm... good?

...How 'bout you?"

*New? Has this person not met Chance yet? Do they not recognize the face Rou's stolen? Come to think of it... He doesn't recognize the other either.

Perhaps they're the new one?*

[fauxfamiliarity]

*Rou gets sniped in the- well, shoulder this time, with a Glittery Pink Envelope.

It reads; “Applications for Team Pr3ttypriincess are open! JOIN NOW!” In golden very obnoxious text. It is followed by… A string of letters and numbers, with “Universe Code:” before it.

-Pr3ttypriincess (@truubluudude)

(you don’t have to answer this if you don’t want to 👍)

*They would have jumped at the sudden attack to their shoulder, had the light dusting of glitter in the air from the impact not caused him to fall into a coughing fit instead.

When he gets his bearings again, briefly scanning the horizon for a culprit with mild annoyance, he finally picks the envelope up off the ground.

But he finds no one, so instead he turns his attention to the letter in his hand.*

"A team application? Can't remember the last time I got one of these...

...

What even is a "Universe Code"?"

*Is this information he should know? Sure seems like it, from what the letter implies...*

[fauxfamiliarity]

*Rou pauses his stashing to give the other an engaged look, fascinated by the idea of pizza hot enough to almost burn your hands but still cool enough to eat.

They try not to drool over the idea.*

"That sounds... Miles better than what I've been eatin', that's for sure."

*Though, he does hesitate to continue stowing his coat with cheese, seeing as he's already stopped. He's stashed enough to last him a while after all, especially if he rations it carefully.

But, at TwoTime's insistence, he slowly nods, managing to stock a few more into his coat pockets.

Gods he looks ridiculous, with his pockets stuffed full of dairy. He should have just taken the coat off and used it as a bag. Little too late now.*

"I think that might be all that can fit."

*They laugh nervously.*

"You don't need to explain your reasoning for disliking touch! You being uncomfortable is reason enough, I think."

*Rou blinks.*

"I've been... pleasant company?"

*It's hard enough for Rou to understand that people don't mind their presence, so the idea that their company is wanted completely boggles their mind. After all, why would you call an eerie copy of your friend pleasant company?

They shake their head absentmindedly.

He probably shouldn't try to refute. It would just end in a back and forth between the two again.*

"...You're welcome. And thank you for your own kind words... I'm not... Used to compliments."

*Roulette barely registers TwoTime speed up a bit, and picks up his own pace to match. They also draw their attention away from their surroundings to focus more on the prospect of cheese. Mirroring TwoTime's enthusiasm.*

(Oof did it again. At least it's only three days this time? I've been a little distracted with other things (mainly ending the event I had going) so if I don't respond back immediately it takes me a little while to get back to it.

Anyways! Now that my blog is back on track, I can start rebloging instead of asking if you so desire! Otherwise I'll be continuing to do the ask format for consistency.

Also, little warning, I mayyy reblog spam all the previous asks soon. Lol)

- @fauxfamiliarity

"I'm used to having to explain it by now, It truly is no problem- " "And why wouldn't thee be? I understand not being used to compliments though, I do not think i can understand how people so easily accept such kind words" [ Two time let go of Rou's wrist to go drag the box of cheese where it was last left, shuffling aside and gesturing to it ] "Cheese."

[fauxfamiliarity]

*He's worried. After all, if they've hurt him in the past, they might again.

But don't people deserve second chances? Rou's always believed in that. That no matter the other's past, you shouldn't hold it against them. Shouldn't hurt them with something they're trying to correct.

He doesn't feel like he himself deserves trust or forgiveness like that, though. Even if he's changed. Even if he wants to believe he isn't that monster anymore.

He shakes his head gently.

Enough spiraling.*

"I just. Don't want you hurt..!

But if you believe that... Then I! Will too! I trust you.

And uh, being mad's normal. I think. I'd be to if. Um. Yeah."

*It's tempted to ask what happened. It's not sure about the other incident, but Chance really doesn't seem the type to hurt Apollo like that.

Like.

The cold press of a barrel against the back of his head.

He pushes that feeling aside. It's rude to intrude on memories like that. Even if he's done it before.*

! !! Rou i havent talked to you in a bit !! how are you !!!

@wires-for-veins ))

"Oh! 'Pollo?"

*Startled, they scan their surroundings, nearly expecting star to pop out of a nearby bush.*

"It's nice to hear from you again! I'm good enough, how've you been friend?"

[fauxfamiliarity]

Timeline -

Roulette's Introduction:

[--] [01] [02] [03] [04] [--] [05] [06] [07] [08] [--] [09] [--] [10] [--] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22]

Awakening Asks:

[--] [01] [02] [03]

Blood and Flowers:

[--]

Awakening 2:

[04] [05] [06] [07] [08]

Flower Facts:

[01] [02]

Asks Continued:

[09] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [--] [17] [18] [19] [--]

Jewel of the Casino:

[--] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [--]

Awakening 3:

[--] [25] [26] [27]

Kitty Cat Time:

[--]

Get Zapped Idiot:

[28] [--]

In Progress Interactions -

A Chance Encounter:

[--]

Cheese Feinds:

[01] [02] [03] [04] [05] [06] [07] [08] [09] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [--]

Reflection:

[--]

Abandoned -

Cold Circus Roulette:

[--]

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing:

[--]

Masterpost will update periodically

[fauxfamiliarity]

*It's been more than five minutes. Probably closer to twenty if he was counting.

At least his limbs are no longer numb and it isn't painful to move. Everything's just a little achy now.

So he gets up. Puts his hands underneath him and pushes against the cool ground so he's no longer laying against it. Stumbles to his feet and brushes himself off.

His sudden rise causes him dizziness, so he just stands there swaying, waiting for the sensation to go away. Waiting for his vision to unblur.

It doesn't.

Right. His glasses.

He crouches to grab the pair of frames off the ground where they fell. As he rises again he remembers the other thing he dropped.

...His hat.

He's less inclined to pick it up. It serves him no use after all, and if he wanted he could just summon another one.

But... If the chip on his fake imitation of 007n7 works as intended, then perhaps the hat would as well. And he's not keen on testing whether it starts screaming when he gets far enough.

Plus, even if it didn't, out here in the middle of nowhere anyone could find his abandoned hat. After that its just a simple task of putting pieces together to figure out he exists and who he is.

Rou sighs, reluctantly picking the hat up, but not putting it upon his head again. Instead he simply switches back to Chance, and the faux burger is gone.

Welp. Time to continue that walk.*

[fauxfamiliarity]

*He chuckles at the display, continuing to pet the other.*

"Kitty..."

*Welp, he's definitely happy.*

*A figure watches them from a ledge. They meow at them*

- @kitcat-twotime

*A cat? They were not aware there were cats in this place!

Despite their surveying of their surroundings, Rou does not spot the feline immediately.

Instead, he crouches down, holding out his hand in a "come hither" motion.*

"Pspspsps, here kitty kitty!"

*As far as he is aware, the creature who made the meow is just a normal cat.

...He looks kinda ridiculous, calling for some random feline on the ground like this.*

[fauxfamiliarity]

"Yeah... I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to stomach pizza again for a few years at least! Haha.

I don't think I've ever eaten warm pizza actually... Just room temp."

*Rou recoils a bit as the box is slid towards them, peering into it cautiously. As they tentatively pull more cheese out to stuff into their jacket pockets, they periodically glance up at TwoTime, hesitant. They look almost guilty as they do so.*

"Just tell me if I'm taking too much then..."

"You don't need to explain your reasoning for disliking touch! You being uncomfortable is reason enough, I think."

*Rou blinks.*

"I've been... pleasant company?"

*It's hard enough for Rou to understand that people don't mind their presence, so the idea that their company is wanted completely boggles their mind. After all, why would you call an eerie copy of your friend pleasant company?

They shake their head absentmindedly.

He probably shouldn't try to refute. It would just end in a back and forth between the two again.*

"...You're welcome. And thank you for your own kind words... I'm not... Used to compliments."

*Roulette barely registers TwoTime speed up a bit, and picks up his own pace to match. They also draw their attention away from their surroundings to focus more on the prospect of cheese. Mirroring TwoTime's enthusiasm.*

(Oof did it again. At least it's only three days this time? I've been a little distracted with other things (mainly ending the event I had going) so if I don't respond back immediately it takes me a little while to get back to it.

Anyways! Now that my blog is back on track, I can start rebloging instead of asking if you so desire! Otherwise I'll be continuing to do the ask format for consistency.

Also, little warning, I mayyy reblog spam all the previous asks soon. Lol)

- @fauxfamiliarity

"I'm used to having to explain it by now, It truly is no problem- " "And why wouldn't thee be? I understand not being used to compliments though, I do not think i can understand how people so easily accept such kind words" [ Two time let go of Rou's wrist to go drag the box of cheese where it was last left, shuffling aside and gesturing to it ] "Cheese."

[fauxfamiliarity]

"Oh!"

*Slowly he begins to pet soft fur, delighted.*

"I don't think I've even actually pet a cat before... Not sure if this counts, but I'm counting it!

...Are you sure you're okay with this, though?"

*Despite their question, they don't stop petting unless explicit discomfort is shown, gently scratching behind the other's ears. The situation may be a bit odd, but as long as both parties are happy, right?*

*A figure watches them from a ledge. They meow at them*

- @kitcat-twotime

*A cat? They were not aware there were cats in this place!

Despite their surveying of their surroundings, Rou does not spot the feline immediately.

Instead, he crouches down, holding out his hand in a "come hither" motion.*

"Pspspsps, here kitty kitty!"

*As far as he is aware, the creature who made the meow is just a normal cat.

...He looks kinda ridiculous, calling for some random feline on the ground like this.*

[fauxfamiliarity]

"New? Oh, I thought. I thought I was just misremembering...

But don't apologize for? Losing an arm? That isn't your fault???"

*It takes it a minute to pick itself up off the ground, as both Apollo and Rou lack the experience needed to be a bit more graceful in such action.

He doesn't see that distinct terror on Apollo's face anymore, instead being replaced with more of a discomforted expression. But at least it's not that fear from before.

He realizes a little too late that the tear tracks haven't gone away with the swap of forms, even if the tears have dried already. He probably looks a little more worse for wear than he should.*

"Probably just look like, a... worse version of you. Hah, sorry."

*Feebly, he wipes the tears from his copy of a face, being mindful of the more fragile features there.

Star winces minutely as Apollo shrugs. Rou knows how that would feel now, after all. Not pleasant...*

"Dunno if. If you should be calling them friends if they keep hurting you like that."

*There's something else he wants to say, but he's hesitating. If says what he's thinking than he might just be offering his own head on the chopping block.*

! !! Rou i havent talked to you in a bit !! how are you !!!

@wires-for-veins ))

"Oh! 'Pollo?"

*Startled, they scan their surroundings, nearly expecting star to pop out of a nearby bush.*

"It's nice to hear from you again! I'm good enough, how've you been friend?"

[fauxfamiliarity]

*Slowly, he finishes eating. He's not full by any means, but at least his stomach is settled for now. His tears haven't quite dried yet either.*

"Cheese is fine! Certainly better than the same lukewarm greasy pizza every time. I... haven't been able to keep it down recently."

*He winces.*

"Are... are you sure? I don't wanna take like half your stock on ya'... As I said I don't need to eat, so it's fine, really..."

*He does hesitantly pick up a few other various cheeses, but certainly not enough to last him that long. He could probably hold a lot more.*

"You don't need to explain your reasoning for disliking touch! You being uncomfortable is reason enough, I think."

*Rou blinks.*

"I've been... pleasant company?"

*It's hard enough for Rou to understand that people don't mind their presence, so the idea that their company is wanted completely boggles their mind. After all, why would you call an eerie copy of your friend pleasant company?

They shake their head absentmindedly.

He probably shouldn't try to refute. It would just end in a back and forth between the two again.*

"...You're welcome. And thank you for your own kind words... I'm not... Used to compliments."

*Roulette barely registers TwoTime speed up a bit, and picks up his own pace to match. They also draw their attention away from their surroundings to focus more on the prospect of cheese. Mirroring TwoTime's enthusiasm.*

(Oof did it again. At least it's only three days this time? I've been a little distracted with other things (mainly ending the event I had going) so if I don't respond back immediately it takes me a little while to get back to it.

Anyways! Now that my blog is back on track, I can start rebloging instead of asking if you so desire! Otherwise I'll be continuing to do the ask format for consistency.

Also, little warning, I mayyy reblog spam all the previous asks soon. Lol)

- @fauxfamiliarity

"I'm used to having to explain it by now, It truly is no problem- " "And why wouldn't thee be? I understand not being used to compliments though, I do not think i can understand how people so easily accept such kind words" [ Two time let go of Rou's wrist to go drag the box of cheese where it was last left, shuffling aside and gesturing to it ] "Cheese."

[fauxfamiliarity]

"Huh."

*He's still a little stunned by everything, so he barely notices when the other grabs his hand.

But when he does notice, he just lets them take it, curious what the feline might do next.*

*A figure watches them from a ledge. They meow at them*

- @kitcat-twotime

*A cat? They were not aware there were cats in this place!

Despite their surveying of their surroundings, Rou does not spot the feline immediately.

Instead, he crouches down, holding out his hand in a "come hither" motion.*

"Pspspsps, here kitty kitty!"

*As far as he is aware, the creature who made the meow is just a normal cat.

...He looks kinda ridiculous, calling for some random feline on the ground like this.*