#trystia talks

[nrcbookclub]

why us my room off.

That doesnt sound right ok-

*turns on the lights*

[eteru-roses]

when i joined tumblr i never thought i would be crying over myself and other people's ocs because they're either angsty as fuck or just so sweet. or i just like them in general .

hey but here i am, and im not complaining

[atlaswoodworker]

My sister isn't going to say it so I will.

It's her birthday, go wish her a happy birthday.

[nrcbookclub]

…oh. Then i guess Shirley caused me to meet you..?

*she stares at him, a bit conflicted but also thinking about how easy it wouldve been for her and vern to have never met*

Then.. thats a net positive, right?

Vern's Hometown Centennial Celebration

Book 3: Dance of the Hours

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Chapter 5: A Fleeting Dream

Vern tilts his head as he sniffles. The freezing rain starts to steadily fall. A few stray strands of hair start sticking to his face. Blinking to clear the tears in his eyes, he stares at Steel with a hesitant smile.

"A-are you umm... really here?" he tries to wipe some tears away.

Steel leans back on his hand, "yeah, uh.. my UM lets me go into other people's dreams."

"You can..." he can't help but lightly laugh even as dizziness sets in.

Smiling softly, Steel seems to relax a little. It briefly vanishes as Vern sways, "careful, and yeah? You okay? Aside from the obvious."

The sprite shakes his head. Hesitating for a few moments, he abruptly throws his arms him. "I'm sorry..."

"It's okay," Steel almost loses balance but manages to hold both their weights. After a moment, he tentatively returns the hug. The trees and scenery begin to drip like watercolors. His voice gets a little softer, "we can talk when you wake up, if you want. I don't always remember these dreams."

"I umm... would like that," Vern's grip on him tightens, "it's okay if you umm... forget. I'll try and um... remember for both of us."

"Re- uh.. thanks."

The small orb of light slips out of Steel's pocket. It gives a small shake as it floats in front of his face.

"Eh? Uh, thanks for helping earlier."

Vern shifts to see who he's talking to. His eyes widen as the little ball of light does a happy loop.

"What... umm.. who is this..?"

Steel shrugs, "it brought me to you."

The sprite absently reaches for it. Shrinking back for a moment, the orb seems to hesitate.

"It's okay..." he murmurs soothingly.

A few moments pass before the orb floats back. It slowly moves closer to nestle itself into his hand. Vern's breath catches. Bringing the light close to him, a tightness grips his chest. Tears sting his eyes, again. It feels as though sand is clogging his throat. "You... you're here?"

The orb wiggles before slipping away from his grip.

"W-wait," he tries to catch it. Zipping away, it seems to laugh. Vern watches it weave through the paint drips before vanishing. A sad smile crosses his features.

Their surroundings are getting fuzzier. The sprite tries wiping fresh tears away before turning back to Steel. "It's ummm... I'm waking up.. right?"

"Yeah.. I'll see you soon."

Chapter 6: To Feel What's Real

The faint scent of dusty herbs fills his senses. A warmth envelopes his entire body. It was as if he was back to being a small child again. Opening his eyes feels like prying a rusted door off its hinges.

He squints through the steam. Fuzzy silhouettes gradually come into focus as he slowly blinks. Registering Archie's familiar form supporting him, he slowly looks around. He notes Shirley pausing her spell with watery eyes.

Granting her a reassuring smile, she tentatively steps into the water. A slight splash catches his attention. Moving his body feels like attempting to push a mountain. The tension in his stone like muscles stiffly eases.

Steel shifts away from Castor. He slicks his hair back and out of his eyes while muttering his gratitude.

Songs:

Tell Me by Milet

Mercy Mirror by Within Temptation

@nrcbookclub @castaway-achlys @nightonthemountain This is the interactive part

[eteru-roses]

*tsum!trystia rushes in and squeaks at atamai*

ooc: trystia joins the battle!

-Tsumstia, @nrcbookclub

*he looked at the tsum for a moment*

a tsum? you look awfully like trys.

[atlaswoodworker]

I’m a pacifist but I’m about to start hurling bricks at people.

[nrcbookclub]

lmao i remember seeing that

ooc: I love how ppl are starting overblot arcs, meanwhile I planned to make mid overblot from the beginning and just forgot about it😭😭

I LITERALLY STARTED SETTING IT UP WEEKS AGO AND FORGOT ABOUT IT HELP😭😭

[official-nrc-prophet]

Its your turn!!

If you want, can you go around and pick some twst rp blogs and give Atlas' opinions/relationship/friendship with those characters?

-🍁

Oooooh yippee!! I saw this going around and it looks fun.

Starting with @inotonline , Chiyo is probably one of Atlas' best friends, and he values their opinion a lot more than most people. When he's not gossiping with Jamil, he's gossiping with Chiyo.

Next up, @rubysandviper . Jamil is Atlas' roommate and best friend since first year. Like Chiyo says, they're the Scarabia power duo, even if most of the time they're talking shit or bullying each other.

Theres also @nrcbookclub . Trystia is a younger sister figure to Atlas, and he gets along with her well, thinking of her as a close and reliable friend.

And @nrc-therapist too. Mid was the one to convince him to stop his overblot, and the one who gave him a spark to keep living not as someone's entertainment. He enjoys their company a lot.

Lastly, @totallyazulashengrotto . Lots to say about this guy, Atlas thinks he's the funniest thing to walk the earth. He will go so far to commit to the bit for this guy.

[nrcbookclub]

ok i feel slightly less like im gonna die

why the fuck did my brother flirt with his boyfriend with my blog.

o-o

[nrcbookclub]

My friend... did! But shes… ok now..! There were… others too..

.𖥔 ݁ ˖ Ehhhh? People overblotted?? Huhhhhhh??

Σ(°△°|||) Is everyone okay???

(Yeah, Moira, YOU'RE LATE.)

[official-nrc-prophet]

Hi atlas welcome back!

Question why is ur cousin mean :(

-Trystia @nrcbookclub

Ceyx is... not fun to talk about. He's my uncle Proteus' kid, who's my Mom Hecate's brother. Their side of the family doesn't have prophetic powers. (My Mother only does because she was blessed by her namesake.)

Ceyx has always taken that pretty personally, he... he's a little jealous of my powers I think. He's constantly trying to set me up for success, but only... his version of success, like he's trying to live out having prophecy through me.

I don't know. It's kinda just how he is. Coeus is chill though.

[castaway-achlys]

If you want to, could you go through and pick some TWST RP blogs and give your oc's (one or both) opinion on those characters?

-🍁

*castor blinks. he's very shy, but he nods.*

mm... i guess i'll start with @hello-from-nrc-infirmary ? i... um... vern is really nice...! i like his company... and we don't have to talk much at all for me to feel happy...

@nrcbookclub would probably be next? trystia is a good friend of mine... i enjoy her and being her friend... she has good books...!

@your-local-grinning-cat is so fun...! i really like playing with che'nya... plus, his ears are so soft...!!! have you pet him...? he likes it, so maybe ask him... if you haven't before, anyway...!

um... i also like being friends with, um... @nrc-therapist , even if we don't talk much... mid showed me outside of campus... it's still a really special memory...

*bursts in*

MY OPINION? HELL YEAH!

@nightonthemountain obviously is first. he's hot, he's funny, he's so much fun to be around! i've been sneaking on campus so much recently and he's made every trip worth it >:)

@atamai-twst yoooo! rida and mai are cool. i like them both. rida seems like he'd be fun to smoke or drink with.

@nrc-danceclubofficial i dunno this dude much but they're chill as hell. good music taste.

[nrcbookclub]

-drinks ranch like im taking a shot-

[eteru-roses]

people care about you. i care about you. do you know how many people wouldn't ever forgive themselves if you died eating these things??????

castor i got told off by my moms for eating things off the forest floor :(

-Trystia, @nrcbookclub

mmm... mai likes to eat things he finds too, but he always washes them first. i've began spending more time in the forest with a little plant guide i bought to learn what things are so i can surprise him >//< but i also eat some snacks if i find them. except mushrooms! i always wash those first!!

[nrcbookclub]

Sometimes i wodner how ive lived this long

i fell out of a tree again… i think i broke smth :(

[nrcbookclub]

im gonna go on a picnic after school tmmrw cause im bored as hell.

and i like picnics :3