Neon and Skyline Direct Messages

Characters: Neon, Skyline

Location: Direct Messages

14 July 2021

**DM to ShadowOnTheSkyline**

You need something to trade? I still have a jammer that you could trade for that charm

It apparently is really strong but can give you shocks, so yeah I was gonna change it for something else anyways, so maybe better that you have it

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Depends if Starry’d want it, I guess

... is this the fucking city jammer???

**NeonPunk**

Yeah? Why? I think it's strong enough that they would want it

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

... and you’re just gonna give it to me so I can taste blackberries?

**NeonPunk**

... You don't want to?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

that’s not what I just said

**NeonPunk**

Cool! I probably can send it, if things go to plan money might be a bit tight but I should have enough to send this

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Neon are you actually crazy though? First you send me fancy wine and now you’re suggesting sending *that?*

**NeonPunk**

Look I know how bad can be to be homeless and without money, I was lucky that I knew how to fight and that I was able to get some money from that, but I wouldn't want to leave a friend hanging like that, you know?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I don’t need *charity!* I can take care of myself!

**NeonPunk**

Wtf then fucking pay for it if you want idk!

I thought more of it as gift for a friend than charity, I wouldn't be giving this shit to a regular homeless person

But whatever, do what you fucking want

**You've been blocked by user NeonPunk for 24 hours**

**DM to Q. Chrysolepis**

Could you tell Neon I’m sorry?

**Q. Chrysolepis**

Oh, sure

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

thanks

**Q. Chrysolepis**

Ok, sent it, I'll let you know what she replies with

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

thanks. Sorry. Probably should have waited and said it myself, honestly... ugh

**Q. Chrysolepis**

Eh, sometimes taking that extra step matters

Being proactive is generally the way to go in my experience, even if it's harder

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Hah. Fuck.

Anyway have a good day or whatever

**Q. Chrysolepis**

o7 You too

15 July 2021

**NeonPunk**

Hey, I'm sorry, I think I overreacted and should had noticed that I wasn't looking at things from your pov

So yeah, I'm sorry

And then I tried to cancel the block but I didn't knew how! I tried this morning and I couldn't do it, so I had to actually wait until it ended

Shit, sorry

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Hah. I was looking for a fight. I shouldn’t have been surprised when I found one. Or hurt someone.

**NeonPunk**

I'm ok, I think I felt worse when I found out that I would have to wait until the block ended

So we cool?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

yeah.

think so. I’m not pissed at you.

pissed at a lot of things, but not you. You’re a nicer friend than I deserve.

**NeonPunk**

That's... Well, thank you, you're really cool too

I'm still gonna send you that jammer either you want it or not tho :D

So how are you? Everything okay with the witch hunters?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

ugh. Let’s hope I don’t decide to blow out the city ‘cause I’m pissed then.

the witch hunters, half and half. Few of ‘em are being shitty.

but they’re normal for this place. My first friend came back to town. Fucker.

**NeonPunk**

Why's that bad? Isn't it good to meet with your friend?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

he was my friend. Then he left me for dead and I became a ghoul.

**NeonPunk**

Oh, fuck

Sounds like an asshole

So are you gonna try something against him?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I shouldn’t. If I go anywhere near him I feel like I’ll kill him.

I really really shouldn’t.

**NeonPunk**

Huh, maybe not killing him

Hey, I haven't asked before but why are the witch hunters after you?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

they’re mostly not. I work with a few. They help with my work sometimes.

the less-nice ones are... I believe I’m collateral to ‘em. It’s a bit like witch hunter civil war, I guess. A few of ‘em want *all* Others and Practitioners dead and want to murder the ‘traitors’, far as I can tell.

messy.

**NeonPunk**

That's kinda fucked up

Tell me if I can help somehow

I also have some news, I kinda got myself into a bad deal with Grey, I'll tell you in a bit, I just need to do some stuff

Be back in like an hour or so

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

think I saw that.

ttyl, Neon

**NeonPunk**

Ok, sorry, got a bit busy

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Don't worry, you've got your own life

I don't expect your attention all the time or anything

like that

**NeonPunk**

But yeah! Now I need to carry a bottle around until I die or he picks it up, whatever comes first

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Faerie 🙄

**NeonPunk**

You can get mad at me if you want, I'll try to not overreact anymore

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

its a shitty habit.

getting angry at people just 'cause I don't want to think about my stuff

**NeonPunk**

Yeah! He went all like, well I want all your bottles, and if I said ok the Lord would get mad and honestly idk who would end up worse between them, but I would had gotten fucking crushed almost definitely by one of them, probably the Lord of Burdeaux

So I tried to convince him that that was bullshit

And the result is a bit better I think

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Fucking Faerie. Kinda stupid getting in that situation, but... Faerie. *sigh*

Good work getting *out* of it, and, well, its just one bottle, huh?

You're feeling okay about it, then?

**NeonPunk**

Don't tell anyone, but I'm kinda proud that I was able to not get into a worse situation with a strong fae

I don't do that well with them, I really really don't like them and usually prefer to fight them but even I know I can't do that against a fucking fae lord

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Heh. Yeah. Fucking wordy folks. Can be such a fucking *pain.*

You don't mind if I vent, right?

**NeonPunk**

No, feel free, I'm all ears... Metaphorically

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I said my first friend came back, yeah?

**NeonPunk**

Yeah?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

i was in love with the fucker.

kinda stupid of me. don't think I really learned anything from it either.

**NeonPunk**

Ohh shit

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

yeah.

**NeonPunk**

Fuck that guy, doing that to someone that likes you, holy shit

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

he *helped* me

and like... no one else had, I think, except maybe mother

and mother was... she was out of it, really. she kept me safe sometimes, but i couldn't really *talk* to her, y'know?

**NeonPunk**

How did he help you?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

He taught me to pick pockets, card tricks, find safety, get around. First time I ended up on a roof was 'cause he talked me up there. He talked me into running away. Took care of me for a few years, found us jobs, taught me to pick locks. Most of my technical skills I learned from him. The gymnastics is mine, though.

**NeonPunk**

That was probably really helpful

So how did he went from that to... Well, you know

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Bad day. Picked the wrong target, stole from gang folk. They found us. He decided he cared more for himself than me, which... idk.

then didn't come back.

guess he thought I was dead.

not sure how much i can argue that.

**NeonPunk**

So he just ran away, shit

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

far as i know, yeah

**NeonPunk**

How do you feel with him being back tho?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

really want to murder him and then eat the corpse

**NeonPunk**

Hmm that probably sounds good, but what if he actually ran into something and wasn't able to come back?

What if you break one of his knees and then listen to what he has to say?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Then he should have fucking *tried harder* to get the *fuck* back

I think he's Innocent. Like, not like an innocent baby. You know what I mean.

Like, you've seen me. How the fuck do I *talk* to him like that?

**NeonPunk**

Shit

That's not gonna be easy, probably

What if you feed first? Like eat a lot before meeting with him? So at least the impulse isn't as bad?... I think?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I could, I guess. but then how the fuck do I know if he's telling me the truth, huh? He was a fucking con man, Mari. I called him silvertongue, when I talked at all.

**NeonPunk**

Ah fuck

Is he gonna be around for long? Maybe when he leaves you would feel better?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I dunno

**NeonPunk**

Why don't you get over here for a few days, while we wait for the university to start? I mean there are other people with me already, one more probably wouldn't be too much of a problem

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Hah. I'd love to, honestly. But I'm Bound, remember? A bit over two days disappearing for Sanctuary, I can manage that. But it ain't *that* easy to get me to America, is it?

**NeonPunk**

Probably not and I can't use my money to go there and then back, I already bought something really expensive :(

How does your binding works?

I mean the thing with the Lord didn't allow me to leave the city or I would, well, die

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

They feed me, and I'm available to do my work and don't go murdering people without permission. Stuff like that. They don't always need me for my work.

**NeonPunk**

Could you ask them? Like maybe saying something like "I won't kill anyone while I'm away and I'll come back in x amount of time"? 🤷‍♀️

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

And when they ask me *why*?

How even would you get me over? Magic? 'Cause I don't think that planes really like transporting corpses.

**NeonPunk**

Ehh, when I send my more... Weird things to get to Calvarn, like marrow drinker, I had to use a certain boat to ship that to me

Marcel could probably help! He gave me their contacts

But they're a bit expensive

Huh maybe if you give them the jammer instead of giving it to whoever was gonna give you the new talisman?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

...

Mari, you're something special.

**NeonPunk**

Uh maybe just getting busy with your job then? So you're not thinking too much about that guy?

Getting to work and track down some people or Others and getting to fight would usually take my head away from whatever bad shit I was thinking before

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Yeah. I should work. Might manage to pick up something interesting while fucking around with those fucks too.

thanks for listening, and shit.

**NeonPunk**

Eh, yeah, thanks for trusting me

I hope he leaves soon and you feel better

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I don't like *really* wanting to kill people. Like, yeah, i normally wanna kill most people, but its like, background noise.

**NeonPunk**

Is being a ghoul making you want to actively kill people?

Killing it's not enjoyable I think, not usually at least

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I don't remember wanting to kill people before, even when I was upset. Its like I'm... hungry, all the time. And corpses taste nicer the fresher they are. the more violent the death was. keep me going longer'n better.

**NeonPunk**

So you just want to kill everyone?

...Do you also want to kill me?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Hmm? Nah, though you'd probably taste *really* nice. You're all glowy 'n stuff. Not everyone, just most folks.

Ugh, that probably doesn't make sense

Everything living's glowy, unless something weird's going on

You're more glowy

And you're a friend

I don't wanna kill you

Like... what're those glowy things really far north called again

Auroras, that's it

You look like one of those

but with poofy hair

**NeonPunk**

Sorry, I don't know how to respond

Thank you

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

really pretty

where do you get all that life *from?*

wait fuck

I'm sounding creepy again aren't I

shit

sorry

**NeonPunk**

No, that's ok, I just don't know, I'm not used to being told stuff like that

What do you mean life?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Life? Literally life, that thing which means you're alive

I'm a ghoul, that's what I *see*

Life and Death

I mean I can see the real world too, but its all grey and bland

Living things are the most interesting

**NeonPunk**

I don't know about having too much life

I mean, right now I feel happy! I'm making good friends, like Quiet, and Mahns, and you. And before that there was Aimée, and Marcel has always been there for me when I need him

So maybe it's that I'm happy at the moment?

Huh, maybe you would like to see trough my sight, everything grabs so many colors than I can't keep it for too long before my eyes start to hurt

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

honestly that's the kinda weird thing about being a ghoul

Most things are all bland and grey

And then you kinda want to kill the glowy things

and then there's less glowy if you do

And its not pretty anymore

...

which I guess means I'd have to find more glowy things, so maybe not as nonsensical as I thought

but yeah. colours'd be nice. What do you See?

**NeonPunk**

Oh, eh you remember my shields and how my tattoos would glow? I don't think I gave a charged punch so you wouldn't had seen the lights there, but imagine those kinds of lights *everywhere*

People get immediately colored, I think there's a reason for individual colors, but I don't know it yet

Oh and there's also this bar above them that tells me an approximate of a power level in 3 areas, it's based on similar people I've fought in the past, so if I haven't fought something like that it just shows "?"

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Huh

What colour am I? Did you look?

**NeonPunk**

Yeah! Eh...

They can change from one day to another so there's that

...You were mostly a dark color, between grey and black, that might be from the being a ghoul think, probably

But in your core I could see red! Dark red, but still

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Huh.

I'm not insulted that I ain't pretty colours, hah

**NeonPunk**

Dark colors are good colors too, I think. It's about how you rock them!

Like if everything is too bright you can get blinded, like my sight usually does

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Yeah. Easier to hide with dark colours, too.

**NeonPunk**

Too much hiding, I don't like to hide, but well, that's me

Marcel says my method is not the best, something about catching them by surprise

Max had some weird levels on him tho, what exactly is he?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

You think *I* know?

I don't.

Wait what levels?

**NeonPunk**

Some strength levels, the stats I see on people's heads

His were higher than I see in other dogs, even bigger dogs

Didn't take away the fact that he's super cute tho

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

idk, he just turned up one day. but yeah, he's pretty strong. saved my hide a few times. he's... got a weird amount of Death on him, I'll admit that.

**NeonPunk**

Well, at least he's good company, right?

I don't know how I would be doing without the kids, being in a new town and all that

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Great company, yeah. Keeps me saner'n I think I'd otherwise be. I managed to teach him to keep an eye out for when I'm getting violent, too.

**NeonPunk**

Oh, like when he passed You that arm? That was kinda funny ngl

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Hah. Yeah, taught him that too. He's a smart pupper.

**NeonPunk**

Wait a second

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Yeah?

**NeonPunk**

I'm allergic to...

You know what, it's fine, probably nothing to worry about

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Allergic to what?

**NeonPunk**

Eh... Ok, so I never was able to have a pet for some reason or the other

So when I was a bit more free I wanted to get one, whatever was cool

Except for dogs, since I'm allergic to dog hair...

And like an idiot I went and spend so much time petting Max, but well, I ended up *fine*, I think

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Ah, yeah.

Makes sense

**NeonPunk**

Anyways, could mean I'm not that allergic anymore and maybe I could get a dog!

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Oh no, he's definitely not just a dog

You know Mia?

**NeonPunk**

That girl that really likes the wards? Yeah, we were gonna go destroy FO together before some other things happened and we had to leave that plan behind

Why?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

We both participated in her Awakening ritual

both-both

**NeonPunk**

You mean you and Max?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

yep

**NeonPunk**

Isn't that like kinda weird?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

🤷 she was nice

**NeonPunk**

No! I mean like how does s dog participate on a thing like that?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

idk he just went through the gates and ate the meat and poked things

was kinda fun honestly

Not actually sure what effect he had, guess I should ask Mia

**NeonPunk**

Haha would have been fun to watch

Hey, it's getting kinda late, I should leave now and check on how Gambit and Quiet are

It was fun to talk, it was nice

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

👋 yeah, its good talking to you. Have a good one.

(Skyline Goes Unconscious)

21 July 2021

**DM to ShadowOnTheSkyline**

I don't think it's too safe to just say stuff like that in public chat

But yeah, in some really really weird cases if I try to *breach* something that my practice can't deal with it can backfire

That time it wasn't as bad, since the armor did take some damage, but the force of the hit still was enough that my tattoos couldn't absorve it and it just pushed my arm off my shoulder

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

well. Shit.

Can delete messages if you want

But also

shit

what colours *are* your tattoos?

**NeonPunk**

Eh... Right now? They're probably black or that slightly green some older tattoos can sometimes get

But they can glow in several colors, when I'm going all in they're usually magenta or turquoise, but can be red, yellow, green and stuff like that , I just need to "activate" them

Would be really tiring to keep then on all the time

And that's fine, I don't think many of the people watching that would be able to make my practice backfire

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

... also what colour is your hair?

**NeonPunk**

Oh you didn't saw my hair? ☹️

It turquoise too, but my roots are probably starting to show by now, I'll have to repaint it again soon

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I saw your hair, but, well, colours. I see Life and Death in colour, sorta. Not generally other things.

Mia was yellow even when I wasn't looking at her life, *that* was weird.

**NeonPunk**

Doesn't that girl also have some cool magic tattoos? Yellow, that must be like really lively, isn't it?

How do those colors work for you? Like does the color mean something?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

She does, yeah.

Not sure how to tell. I think it does, sometimes. The kid's colours are weird. Mostly it just tells me how alive they are, though, I think. If people are injured or dying.

I'm glad I'm not a neat freak, though. ... you're not a neat freak, right?

**NeonPunk**

Eh... What does that mean? Neat freak?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Like, anal about things being clean? Some people are *really* obssessive about keeping things neat and clean and stuff like that.

Really don't like little germy things, can get anxious about that

**NeonPunk**

I mean, I wouldn't say I'm obsessed, but I try to keep things clean, I really don't like dirty things, but I swear I have a reason!

Since it's not that weird for me to end up with scratches and sometimes a few open wounds when I fuck up with my tattoos I need to keep things clean cause otherwise I could get an infection

It has happened before and that time I honestly got scared shitless, the wound looked awful and I had to use all the money I had at the hospital, that's during the time I had ran away

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Yeah, that's fair. Kinda stopped caring about stuff like that when I'm well, undead. infections stop meaning much when you... don't get them.

Mostly wondering 'cause Phoenix can be kinda obsessive about cleaning the place, and if I told her *everywhere* that there's something living growing I'm kinda worried she'd lose her mind

**NeonPunk**

Hahhaaha that might be fun to see

I mean, I know there are germs in everything, can't deal with that, I just try to keep things clean so they don't grow without control

Idk, I really don't know how to explain it :/

So how are phoenix and that kid? I mean like, other than the way they appeared in chat and what they said there, I don't know anything about them

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

No, I get it. I remember being alive, even if its... foggy, I guess. Risk of injury fucked with my head sometimes.

They're... themselves. Phoenix is being a bitch, worse'n usual. The kid's... being cute, I guess.

I'm not sure where to start?

The kid mostly seems happy I'm awake again. Which, yeah, I make sure her 'dad' eats sometimes - honestly, seriously, you'd *think* a fucking witch hunter would remember shit like that, wouldn't you? BUT NO, apparently he gets BUSY - but other'n that I'm not sure what she's thinking. Ironic, I guess.

Phoenix has been... erratic. She's not out of her brain, though, so its better than it could be.

**NeonPunk**

Uh... What does her dad eat?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I usually feed him smoothies and sandwiches.

Not, like, her god-dad. I don't deal with *that.* One of the witch hunters takes care of her a lot of the time. He's kinda like her dad.

**NeonPunk**

Ah, alright, I get it

That witchhunter must be really nice to care of a god begotten, it's nice to have someone to care for you

Eh, weird question but how long have you been around as a ghoul?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

A while? Gimme a bit to figure it out, not like I count the days. Why?

**NeonPunk**

Just wondering, it must have been really tough to be thrown into being a ghoul, and if that happened when you were like a kid I can't imagine how you dealt with that

I mean, when I left and lived in the streets I at least already had some experience with the practice

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Nearly a year now, I think?

I think its something like that

I don't really keep track of time. Binder probably knows the date it happened, but I don't want to talk to him.

wait how old do you think i am

**NeonPunk**

Like 17? I just thought that you could had been like that while being 12 or younger and that kinda scared me a bit

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Oh, nah

What, you thought I looked *twelve?* I don't exactly age, Mari!

Well, I guess I do, but like, I'm not going to get older like a living person does

**NeonPunk**

No!... I just thought that ghouls aged 🙃

In my defense I didn't ask the ghoul's I had met in the past

But yeah, I guess it makes sense that they don't age

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I'm kind of alive, but not that kind of alive

if that makes sense

Were these ghouls your Lord sent you to deal with?

**NeonPunk**

Just one, thankfully it didn't end up that bad, he got defeated and accepted to leave the place, he had been attacking too many people

I met 2 more when I used to get into fights for money in other cities, and there are some few others that lived in the city, but I didn't really knew them

Not too many Others wanted to talk to me when I was working there, I guess that's my fault, Aimée was the only one that I made friends with

Almost all the others either hated me or were scared

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

You could be kind of a bitch, yes.

Ghouls ain't generally the best folks to hang around with anyway, don't worry 'bout me judging that.

**NeonPunk**

You could be kind of a bitch, yes.

I guess I still am

But I had to get that rep or they wouldn't respect me for myself

Is just that some Others and practitioners knew me for some stuff that happened when I was younger, that made me look... Not good. I tried to make them change their view

I much prefer to be considered a bitch than what they would say before

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Did you do whatever it was 'cause you were shitty or 'cause you were desperate?

... okay that probably is too much isn't it

sorry

fuck um

damn it downside of a multi-day nap is that I was *out*

in the sense of unconscious

... I can critique types of roof?

**NeonPunk**

Types of roof?

Like a house's roof?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

What other kinds of roof *are* there?

Like, for running on, different types of roof are better than others

Some are shittier than others

Clay tiles aren't that bad actually, as long as you don't step too hard

Stepping too hard means they can crack *real* noisily

And different styles too, like, well, i guess its kind of obvious that steeper roofs can be more of a pain to run on than others

But they're easier than they look, usually, since the top is usually flat - if your balance is any good you can kind of just trot along on the top

A *dome* though

A dome can be *annoying*

Slipping on rough material is frustratingggg

Also fuck corrugated metal roof patches

Like, do not step on those

Noisy, scratchy, sometimes they're rusted and just break? Uuuuugh

Oh, and *sometimes* people will fix their rooftop patches with *canvas*

Like

*AAAAAAAAARGH*

I have actually fucking fallen into places like that

Like

damn it

**NeonPunk**

With canvas? Does that even stop the rain?

Sounds like you do a lot of parkour

Is it for stalking whoever you are spying on?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

It does a bit I think

Not well, but people who do that don't generally have better options

And like, yes and no? Can't say I've never followed people around on rooftops and stuff so they wouldn't see me, or used it to get into houses

sometimes people don't even *try* to lock their upper-story windows 🙄

but its...

Like, you've said you feel worse when you don't get to fight?

Its like that for me if I can't run and do flips and stuff like that

I *like* to run

and jump

I feel more like I'm alive

**NeonPunk**

I can imagine that, must make you feel so free to do that

As a kid I would imagine climbing around the buildings and running from one side to the other

So any cool stories from doing parkour?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I chased Max across like twenty different rooftops once, that was fun

Not sure what you mean by a cool story? Like, backflips into trees kind of things?

hmm

Oh, right! Once when I was a kid I picked this guy's pocket, but I wasn't very good at it, then, so he noticed

So, well, as you might imagine I ran for it, right? Stubborn fellow chased me down like three streets before I eventually found a fire escape and then jumped onto a power pole, climbed up, then jumped across three street lamps until I got to a roof and managed to get the fuck out of there that way

Pretty proud of that, nearly fell and I was exhausted, but he didn't manage to get me

**NeonPunk**

Holy fuck that sounds like it must have been so cool! Like if I were the guy I would probably just accept that I got robbed without getting mad

That must take some real talent, I mean

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I'm pretty fucking good at that stuff yep

**NeonPunk**

Oh, btw, I asked Quiet about that memory loss I had from the other day, and she said something about a painting, but idk what that meant, she said I should be better that way

I mean, she really didn't say it like that more like 🎨👻🤯, you know?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

... there's a ghost in a painting?

Dangerous pictures????

do we trust that kid when she says its better like that

**NeonPunk**

C'mon, I do trust Quiet, I'm just really curious

And idk I hadn't seen something dangerous in painting outside of the works of someone from Burdeaux, but I doubt he would be around

I really don't know

This place is kinda weird, feels too calm for the things I know about it

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

There's trusting her to be nice and then there's trusting her to know what she's doing

ugh

Just

Be careful and shit, y'know? 'S not really like I could come and bail you out of trouble either, and it pisses me off

NeonPunk

Huh, same for you, kept me damn worried thinking something was after you when you got knocked out

But no worries, even if something really bad appeared, I have some help, mahns specially could probably take me away to safety

I really don't want them to get into fights tho, them going berserk, now that would worry me

Eh, I probably will be fine

Hey, sorry, I should go check on the kids and then get some sleep

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Shoo, take care of yourself. Eat whatever it is you eat.

**NeonPunk**

Good luck, Elara, take care

22 July 2021

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I was going to DM you the answer

And then I realised I don't actually know what to say

**NeonPunk**

Huh, that's probably fair

No worries 🤷‍♀️

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

she's... its... kind of like why she threatened to set you on fire, i think

She doesn't like to lose

**NeonPunk**

That... Doesn't sound fair, what is she losing? You'll come back so it's not like you won't be around anymore, right?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

She's not very reasonable. I don't think its fucking fair, either, its not like she'll return the fucking feelings

But she *still* wants to know what the fuck I'm up to

Bitch

**NeonPunk**

Then tell her what you'll be up to? ... Uh, don't tell anyone but I send a lot of messages to Marcel throughout the day...

Hey, btw what about *that guy*? How'll you convince him?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

If you can convince her to admit what the heck goes on in her head, feel fucking free

And I don't know. I don't fucking know. I'll... talk to the kid, I guess, or something. Maybe I can owe something to someone else and that can be a bribe, since its not really like there's much more I can give him. Maybe.

**NeonPunk**

Just try not to get too much in debt

Eh, if you're able to come I still have that book that person gave me, supposedly if we go trough it we should be given some sort of loot, maybe you could find something there to give him?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Please don’t encourage me to say you’re too cute I’m pretty sure that’d be a lie

but yeah, I guess that’s an idea? Stuff I can’t get here. Might be able to get that past him.

**NeonPunk**

... I'm not that cute...

Great! I'll try to see if I can speak to someone from Calvarn about this then

But I need some sleep now, training was kinda tough today, if I wasn't a practitioner I would say I'm dead... But since I am, I'll just say I'm really tired

Good night, Elara

Or whatever time it is over there 🤷‍♀️

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

byeeeeeeeeeeeee don't actually die I'll be pissed

**NeonPunk**

Don't plan on it 😁

23 July 2021

**NeonPunk**

Ok, I'll be the one to admit that maybe I fucked up with the club

I think it might be getting too big

And weird

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

tf happened while I was out?

**NeonPunk**

I barely know

Ok so one of the guys that was there since the beginning started talking about making the club a "Nazi killing club"

Jane tried to join, thankfully she didn't do that well with one for the questions and I have an excuse to not make her a straight up member

More people are joining

At least Emet seemed to understand that the point of the club was just to use it as an excuse

But this is getting too weird

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

try not talking about it anymore???

**NeonPunk**

It was a fun idea at first, but now I'm looking for an Airbnb for idk how many people, and I think I *have* to do it now

Maybe during the reunion I can say that the club gets cancelled?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

why do you have to do it? Did you say you’d do it?

NeonPunk

*I don't remember!*

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

see, the thing about the internet

is that you can, like

read back

and check

well, *a* thing

**NeonPunk**

There has been so much talk of it that I don't know if something of what I said could be considered me saying that it would be made

Ahhhh, whatever, I'll let you rest while I figure all this stuff out, you're probably tired of me talking so much

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

no?

why would I be?

don’t be an idiot

you might’ve got stupid with this club shit, and you’re apparently much more vulnerable to

what’s the word

social expectation?

idk

than I thought

and I’m probably going to insult you and mock you about it later or something

but like

don’t be stupid

**NeonPunk**

Thank you

Really, I mean it

Just... Give me a few minutes to think, my mind is not in the right place right now. I'll be back in a bit

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

talk when you wanna talk, don’t talk when you don’t

**NeonPunk**

Ok, damn, I actually think I need to start being a bit more of an asshole to some people

Like I think I've been trying to be friendly enough, and I think I was trying not to come across as too rude

But I also don't want them walking over me, so maybe I should be more clear when I want someone to fuck off

Cause I feel that if one of them does something bad I'm gonna be the first one people will look towards as a culprit

And if the Lord thinks the same... Well...

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Did you actually *want* to go meet Stuck?

**NeonPunk**

I already *did*

I didn't fucking want to

Her, and Jane, and some others just don't give me good vibes, you know? It's Iike really want to directly make them my enemies to have reason to be more rude towards them

I even brought Marrowdrinker just in case things got bad or weird, felt more comfortable bringing him to something dangerous than Gambit

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Are you seriously being a pushover?

**NeonPunk**

I don't know what you mean

Seriously, I don't know :/

A pushover how?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Oh, right, french

... shit, my explanations for that involve more slang, uh

Wooble help

A pushover, a doormat, those're words for people that're *really* easy to make do what you want

Like metaphorically, you give 'em a bit of a push and then

well

they do the thing

**NeonPunk**

Ah fuck

I think so, yeah

I mean, I've been told what to do for a while now, Being here at Fellward, that's the first time in a while I don't have someone telling me what to do

And what I usually want to do is fight, but I can't go fight them without getting into big trouble with the school

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

... you'll get actually angry if I mock you right now, won't you?

Well, this sounds like shit.

**NeonPunk**

Eh do it if you want

I feel too tired to get actually angry, I think

Like this made me think things I didn't expect to think today

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

You don't know what to do if you've got no one giving orders? like, damn, Neon

Where *is* your self-respect?

**NeonPunk**

I think I can handle things if I'm the one in charge, I mean, I *have* to do that with Quiet and Gambit

I just think I don't know that well how to be more tough if they aren't behaving

Like the kids are really good and I didn't had to deal with this before, but the people in here...

Too chaotic, I think is the word

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Maybe a weird question, i guess, but like

do you know who you are?

**NeonPunk**

Eh... Is this a trick question?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Maybe? Kinda? its complicated, I guess

like... how do I say this

**NeonPunk**

Say it as you need to say it, I won't get mad

Not to you at least

at

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

So, my username. ShadowOnTheSkyline. Its... idk

Probably should've picked something different, really

But

I told you about the guy?

My first friend?

He used to call me his little shadow

'Cause, well

That's basically what I was

I didn't talk much

I followed him around and stuff a lot

Did what he said, generally

And then, well, what happened happened and stuff

But like

I was really... lost, I guess?

**NeonPunk**

Yeah?

Eh you wanna know why I have this name?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I would, but lemme finish this

Just... gimme a bit, alright?

My Binder was telling me what to do and stuff, but it... wasn't the same

And I was angry and shit like that

And basically I guess I blamed what happened on the fact that I never argued, I suppose?

Because frankly going after that gang was a *stupid* ass idea

And I *knew* it was a stupid idea

But talking was difficult, and he was so confident, and I just... didn't argue

It was really... weird, then

Waking up part-dead and angry and with a new boss and *alone*

And I just... I didn't want that to happen again

Just... be whatever someone wanted, instead of me

Like, I do what my Binder says, generally

'Course I do

But I still... if I can, I try and do things my way

I argue

You might've noticed, I *talk*

i don't know where I'm going with this

Just, like... I'm *me?* And I kinda know who that is? And I'll bend, a bit, if I have to, or if I like someone

Like, you're my friend, sometimes I'll try not to insult you too much or drive you away 'cause I care what you think

But I'm *not* going to change the *core* of me just because you want me to

Or do things I really don't want to *just* because it might annoy someone else

I'm an asshole, I know that, and I could stand to be a bit less of one

but...

fuck where was i going with this

idk I think i'm done

**NeonPunk**

I...

I could try doing things my way when dealing with others

but trying to do that when the Lord told me to do it? I don't think I can do that

I mean, I probably can do it, but that wouldn't end up good for me

I have fun being rude sometimes, and I don't want to be pushed around by others

They're not my uncle, after all, I should be able to deal with them

And I don't want you to change, you're really cool as you are

I don't know, I think I softened up a little since I started taking care of the kids, like before at some point In straight up called that abyss guardian a fucker after he tried to damage me

And now I have to carry a bottle of wine around because of some fucking pretentious Fae Lord

Ahhhhhhhh

I have an idea, to at least get me back into some fights, I thi k that should help me on feeling more like myself again

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

arguing with your boss can get you very dead, yeah

my way of doing things ain’t yours. And even I don’t argue too hard with my boss unless he’s asking me to be suicidal

but being you and not who other people want? I think that’s important

even if it means being an asshole

I do make exceptions for people who are really fucked up, they could stand to be *less* themselves, thanks, torturing people is fucked

anyway yeah. Like. Too much assholery and, well, we both remember what that was like? Pretty sure I hated your guts or something idk

but stiiiill

what the heck am I even saying anymore

fuck reality damn it why is it complicated

**NeonPunk**

Yeah, I think that even after all this I can still be more nice to people I like

I mean, I think I already made a few friends here

But I don't need to keep being like that to people that aren't my friends, fuck people trying to push me over, I don't care who they are they can go fuck themselves for all I care (except the lord, of course)

Eh.... Too much talk about this problems haha, how've you been?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Phoenix is still a bitch who actually should get mental help, but the kid’s helpful, thankfully

and Max is still adorable, and I’ve still got rooftops

**NeonPunk**

So is it always the three of you? Like do they send you all together to deal with stuff? And Max too

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

hardly. Honestly I usually work on my own; the others aren’t nearly as subtle. Phoenix deals with fire, and the kid is... uh.

me’n Phoenix are roomies. Sometimes the kid stays with us. Not always though.

NeonPunk

Eh... Does the kid have a place to live?

Also is Phoenix an enforcer too? I honestly don't see to much use for fire other than to destroy some stuff

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

not... really. The kid’s family weren’t... good.

she does other stuff.

**NeonPunk**

Eh, if you don't wanna talk about them that's fine

Do you have a favorite show? I would say favorite food but hehe that would be awkward I think

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I think you know my favourite food by now, hah. And, uh... not really. I watch TV sometimes, I guess, but I mostly get bored. And the TV's shitty.

and... yeah, maybe another time? Phoenix and the kid are... complicated.

**NeonPunk**

Yeah no worries

So not much a fan of shows eh? What about movies?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Not really? I think the kid likes a few

i've never really had an easy time sitting and watching movies

honestly chatting on the internet was... weird, for a while

**NeonPunk**

You prefer to do things in person I imagine

Huh weird question, but why did you join the forum?

I mean, I'm happy that you did, but like if you didn't like it...

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I was curious. Someone I knew had been on here for a bit, and one day I thought 'fuck it'. And I asked for help getting a dog.

And then i got a dog.

Not sure why I stayed, really, I guess. If I was going to be pissed at someone why not internet strangers instead of continuing to test my Binder's patience, i guess? It was something to do.

**NeonPunk**

Oh you got Max from here?

Maybe that explains a bit about him haha

He's a nice dog So this was more like a way to destress yourself?

Huh, for myself I find being kind of an ass as funny 🤷‍♀️

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I don't know if destress is the word, this place has pissed me off plenty

But, like, I'm *often* pissed off

Its... comfy? idk what the word is

being pissed at the world feels normal

frankly having friends feels weird

**NeonPunk**

I think I can understand that... I mean, those I think I can call friends are a man in his 40s who had been taking care of me for a long time, 2 kid Others and a bee that is kinda old

You're probably the first friend that I feel can relate more to what I say, but at the same time I don't know tht well how to deal with this, because, you know, lack of experience, I guess

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

<:mood:>

And meanwhile we relate over the fact we piss people off 😛

**NeonPunk**

I mean, it's really fucking funny

Like seriously, I made the club just so I would be able to tell that Triviality incarnation that I couldn't join her as a follower because I was already in a club

And then I asked if she wanted to be in *my* club and she accepted it

It was fucking great

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

😆

So, "I don't want to be your follower" wasn't an option, huh?

**NeonPunk**

Hahhahaa I wanted to 1 up that

Also this could give me the option to do that *again* in the future

I just didn't expect it to work so well that so many people would want to join

You know what? Fuck it, I'll keep going with the idea of the club, with hopefully a clearer mind. At least maybe I'll get a few more laughs out of it

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

<:cheers:>

it’s kinda fun being part of a group

**NeonPunk:**

Well, you're a member too, so feel free to attend whenever we do the meeting or whatever or some other day

I think this first meeting should be the toughest, but after it I hope things get easier, once that I can solve some of the problematic points of it

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

we’ll see, I guess. Want any help?

**NeonPunk**

I think this talk already was a lot of help

But sure, I mean, I don't expect you to be able to make it to the reunion, but like maybe just metaphorically bouncing ideas on how to manage this?

I think that could be enough

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

happy to, yeah

what’ve you got?

**NeonPunk**

Right now? Not much, I'm trying to come up with some ideas, but my way to get inspired is well... Kinda different, I guess

I'm working on that tho

My signal might get bad, so I don't know if I'll be able to answer too much, but I'm fine, no worries, ok?

I'll let you know what I came up with in the morning, if that's ok

Sorry to leave, Good night or day? I don't know how late is over there

Whatever, good luck, talk to you soon

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

later, Mari

we can talk later. Don’t worry.

24 July 2021 - Issues With Rugs

**NeonPunk**

Is everything ok? What's up with that rug thing?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I shouldn't explain without asking her. can if you want. anyway i've managed to piss the kid off a lot in the last 24 hours

**NeonPunk**

Eh, then don't explain me if that would get you in trouble?

Isn't he like really cheerful? Why did he got mad?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

She. Not about trouble. The kid's

Its

Ugh *fuck*

**NeonPunk**

Oh sorry, she

I meant it's fine if you don't wanna talk about it, maybe some other time

Tbh I'm also really tired

Hey, and did they gave you permission to come?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

If you're tired we can talk about it later, yeah. its... not a small thing.

They want to know the details before agreeing properly but the option's available

You okay?

**NeonPunk**

Eh, since yesterday... Or maybe today? Sheesh I think it was today, I've been training a bit harder to get myself back in shape

I think I overdid it a bit, I hurt 😔

But eh... Maybe let's see the details? I mean, I can pay for your ticket if you wanna fly here, but there's also the option to cross trough sanctuary and I can pick you up from... I think NY is the closest door?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Neoooooooooon don't be a *stupid* overtraining is NOT A GOOD THING

Ugh

Drink water and

shit

what else is it living people need to do

Anyway. Sanctuary seems... better, I guess, I know the way

And means I can bring corpses?

If those're hard to get

HEATPACKS

Get a heatpack

I think those're supposed to help

**NeonPunk**

I've talked a bit with a few people, eh... Can the meat come from animals or just humans? I would need to deal with different people for each, I think

And it's alright, I just need to continue again later, so the muscle stops hurting, maybe when I wake up in the morning

I think it's kinda late to go look for a heatpack, but I'll make sure to pick one in the morning

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Depends how much stuff I'm doing. I can eat animals, its just... not as good. As long as I'm not overdoing it they can work, but if I'm getting injured or anything like that its... easier with human corpses.

And you *better* take care of yourself human injuries can be pretty darn permanent

**NeonPunk**

Eh 😔 if I do get hurt too bad I'll just get a new tattoo, as long as I don't get hurt in my face or like, some other parts I don't mind that much. I should be fine for now, I think

And I'll go ask with the more shady guys then, to get the human bodies

Eh, I think school is starting kinda soon and I don't think you can stay with me, but I've been renting this place, I can just keep it for a bit more, is that ok?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

🙄 I'd be fine with finding a hole in the ground, sheesh

I can also drag along some of my own corpses for emergencies

Don't put yourself out for my sake, sheesh

**NeonPunk**

Why a hole? I mean this place isn't a resort but it isn't as bad :(

... I usually would try to insist that I could get the bodies myself, but tbh I don't wanna deal with this guys, if you can bring your own that's great, let's leave them for a "just in case" scenario

So when could you arrive?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I'd have to email him and check but like two, three days between finishing organising with him and getting to Sanctuary I guess?

And that's not what I MEANT god

Like

Look I have slept on benches

Just getting out of here and not having to deal with Phoenix for a bit and not being expected to spy on people who'd do worse than kill me if they caught me is

Like

As long as I don't have to sleep in the sun and no one's going to try and kill or steal me I don't really care that much?

And yeah, I can bring corpses for emergencies.

**NeonPunk**

Eh, maybe then it's better to not sleep in the open, I did sleep on a bench on my first day in here, but I left marrowdrinker as a lookout, and honestly rn I'm kinda glad I did.

There's too much stuff going on in the streets of this city, I think

So yeah! You can keep my current place, I'm almost sure I can allow it

And great!!!! That's sooner than I expected! How long do you wanna stay?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

i mean

how long can I?

**NeonPunk**

I mean, if I could pay that place for years my answer would be bigger I think... Huh

I think I can comfortably pay it for 4 months rn 🤷‍♀️

If you wanna stay longer we could ask with someone in Calvarn?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I'll... I'll see how long I can get out of him

**NeonPunk**

🎉

Tell me what he says!

For now, I can barely move anymore and I really need rest

Talk to you later?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Yeah. *Sleep.* Heat packs. Water. Living person stuff. *Do it.*

25-2? July 2021

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Hi

**NeonPunk**

Hey, why did you tell me to stop? That asshole was being rude to you

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

idk

they seem like a bitch, and I don't like 'em at all, but I don't think they're *wrong*

except about the suicide thing

well, i'm sure they think that

**NeonPunk**

Yeah that's why I got mad!

What kind of asshole goes around telling people to off themselves?

And even then, I'm not saying gainsay them for what they are telling you, I just wanted to insult them

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

yeah

i just

i guess i don't want you getting upset 'cause i'm picking fights? idk

**NeonPunk**

I mean, you're free to get in fights yourself, but people just appearing and starting insulting you without knowing you that's so...

aaaaaaaaaaaahhhh

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

yeah

yeah i get it

sorry. not thinking too clearly atm

**NeonPunk**

Fuck, still I should have respected that this wasn't my problem

Sorry

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Nah, I appreciate it. Don't worry.

**NeonPunk**

So... How have you been outside of this? 😶

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

... I can't get you not to worry, can I?

**NeonPunk**

It wasn't worry tbh, just catching on I think 🤷‍♀️

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

No, uh. I kind of have a few broken limbs.

**NeonPunk**

WHAT THE FUCK

HOW?

Why?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

... You won't tell the kid, right? Really, do not tell the kid, do *not*

**NeonPunk**

I mean, it's not like I go around talking with her all the time, so I won't, I guess

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

So you know how she got pissed at me about a rug?

**NeonPunk**

Yeah?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

She told the witch hunter who likes her.

He... wanted to make sure I knew better than to do it again.

And look, if she found out he did that for her, it'd probably be a *mess* and like

Bad

**NeonPunk**

Fucking son of a bitch

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

To be fair, the rug I sold was made out of the kid

so

he had reason to be pissed

**NeonPunk**

How badly hurt are you?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Should be healed in a day or so? He gave me a fresh corpse, after.

**NeonPunk**

That still doesn't sounds good

Motherfucker

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

sorry.

**NeonPunk**

Fucking witchhunters, thinking they're all cool with their fucking guns and dumb shit like that

They didn't had use in my city, bunch of useless idiots the ones I knew

What? Why would you be sorry?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

idk, you're pissed? i don't fucking know

**NeonPunk**

I'm not pissed at you!

It alright, I'm not angry with you, but that guy having the balls to just do something like that...

Shit, how are you? I mean, sometimes that kind of stuff hurts not only in a physical way

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I was picking fights with someone who actually told me to commit suicide

i don't know.

was kind of resigned to it.

Still fucking hurt though. fuck salt.

**NeonPunk**

The guy used fucking salt

Oh my fucking god

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

i'm not that easy to make stay still

salt works

**NeonPunk**

Ok ok, shit

I really don't know what to say

I hope you get better soon and that that asshole gets shit on by a goblin

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

he's better'n a lot of people, cut him a break for being overprotective of a kid

And yeah, I'll heal, he was careful not to do anything permanent. Did I mention the corpse?

But yeah should probably talk about something else

Uh

I'd ask how you are but

Oh right

You feeling better physically? you get a heat pack?

**NeonPunk**

Yeah, I'm better, I got one of those, it helped, like it still hurts a bit but it's just like barely a thing, so I just kept training

I found a bunch of goblins on the woods, low tier shit all of them, but at least they kept me in form and the path trough the woods should be a bit more peaceful at night now

Also found some echos, some were... Weird

And I keep getting weird nightmares, but maybe that's unrelated to everything else 🤷‍♀️

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Nightmares?

Is this like your bad memory thing

**NeonPunk**

No! Huh, the memory thing didn't happen again, I think

But I think the nightmares might be related to an Other or practitioner in town, I mean, it's not something that is too bad, I think, but gives me the impression

I found a diagram that should block something to do with dreams, I plan on putting it under my bed and feeding it with a trophy so I don't have to be constantly putting energy into it

I mean, it's not something too bad, but I wanna see if it's actually related to magic or is just my brain trying to tell me something weird

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

wish i could help, but dreams ain't really my thing

half-dead stuff and the like, maybe

but not dreams

**NeonPunk**

Oof, same

Honestly I can barely do some of this stuff, that's why I'm going to the school

I can do some basic diagrams and I know some really useful runes, but all this more... Immaterial stuff I don't think it's my forte

Hey weird question, but like Other than ghouls are there other Others that also come back like that? Without being bogeymen or something like that, I mean

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Liiiike, echoes, revenants, that stuff?

**NeonPunk**

Yeah, but maybe not echos, I think they're more like a recording and not like too aware? But revenants I think fits what I mean

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

... please tell me you're not dealing with one of those fucks

Like, I'm stubborn about not being dead

Those things are stubborn about doing they're thing

their thing\*

**NeonPunk**

Not right now 🤷‍♀️ I met one once tho! She's cool

I was just curious about how that... Part of dead works, how one can die and come back still being almost fully themselves, in contrast with how echos feel so... Empty?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Echoes kind of just... happen, I guess? But revenants... *want* to come back, kinda. Try to come back. I'm not sure about other ghouls? I know *I* am trying to be here, but then there's couch ghouls and like I don't even fucking know what's going on there

**NeonPunk**

Eh... Couch ghouls?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

They liiiiiiiiike

They kinda just sat on the couch watching TV too long

and were then a ghoul

I think

Fucking weird

**NeonPunk**

Hhahaahhahaha wtf

Wow

I feel bad for them ngl

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I don't fucking know how someone can sit down that long

But then I guess they can kind of eat by watching TV? So I guess I'm sorta envious

**NeonPunk**

They feed off the TV? And the TV was what killed them? Is that common?

Have you met other ghouls before?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Pretty sure someone said something about that

They had a ghoul friend who died riding their bike, and they can feed by riding their bike? I think?

But yeah how the ghoul became a ghoul matters

I... have, but. not really friendly.

Generally around here either they get themselves perma-dead or someone else gets them, and there's a lot of folks around here I'm not friends with.

**NeonPunk**

Are they too aggressive? And feeding off riding a bicycle sounds like a fun way to make exercise hehe

And by someone else I imagine you mean the witch hunters?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

When I woke up as a ghoul I'm pretty sure the first thing I did was try to kill a guy 'cause I was hungry. Aggressive kinda comes with the territory, so to speak.

And no, actually. Practitioners.

Witch hunters are a cause of death though!

**NeonPunk**

I mean, if I had just "died" and a burger stood in front of me when I wake up, I probably would try the same 🤷‍♀️

How's it that you went from waking up like that to meeting with the witch hunters? Sounds like a fun story

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

They work with my Binder. He got us to work together for a job, and also told the witch hunters about me so if I ever got off the metaphorical leash then they could kill me.

And describing people as burgers is

well

Something

**NeonPunk**

Is a metaphor, maybe McDonald's can pay me for those? :D

And... How's your binder? Like what does he do? Is he just dedicated to binding?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Alchemist, mostly. Some other stuff too, I think.

He's an ass

He's got some kind of issue with the Heartless family? Montagues, if fucking Skitter and Maybee are going to say shit in public

*ugh*

Not entirely sure why he's so pissy with 'em, really. Like, sure, they do lots of fucked up shit, but I'm not sure how much he really cares about that? Like, he gives off a lot of normal-Practitioner vibes, you know? but then he works with witch hunters and is willing to let me out for a bit to maybe get a proper Life/Death balance or something so maybe I shouldn't complain too much

**NeonPunk**

Eugh, heartless, I'm not surprised one could have problems with one of those

Like just talking about the ones I've met in the forum they all seem like assholes

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Tell me about it.

fucking sacrificing lives for power and shit

just... fuck them

the *shit* they can do

I am... so fucking tired of them

**NeonPunk**

They're... Yeah, they can be fucking mean there's one in my city and he... Huh, you probably don't care about that

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Why wouldn't I care about that if you do?

**NeonPunk**

It's just... I'm not even sure about him, what's lost and what's not

Wanna talk about something else?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Definitely. Heartless are already what I fucking think about most days.

Tell me about Fellward?

**NeonPunk**

Ugh, well I told you about that meeting with with Arin, I felt bad for her but still, she's fucking twisted

But you probably don't mean that about Fellward, lol

It has a surprising amount of magic users for a town like this, I think, probably because of the school

A lot of weird stuff that I usually don't know exactly what they are

The woods are really pretty tho, not as good as the vineyards at night, but still really nice, there's this really nice café I like, too

It has a small mall, and I found a thrift shop! I found this super old jacket that looks pretty cool! Like an army jacket but from the 60s, I think

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

You get the jacket?

And the cafe is the Black Cheep, wasn't it?

I remember you mentioning that

**NeonPunk**

Yeah! And a cute pink hoodie

And yes, the Black Cheep, one of the baristas noticed that I was going a lot and started offering me some teas that are off menu, like a tea made out of pineapple... Eh husk? Idk the word for the skin of the pineapple

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

You said you liked teas, didn't you? That's nice of 'em to do, you're enjoying them?

**NeonPunk**

It's really nice to have some more fresh stuff, they taste different to a regular tea, but they're still really good

And I guess the barista just felt bad for seeing me come by myself so many times with no friends, but that's because he couldn't see Quiet or Gambit haha

Damn, it's a shame you wouldn't be able to try the taste of those. Maybe you wouldn't even like tea 🤷‍♀️ some people don't

What about your town? How's it?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Its... well.

Most of where I go here's kind of shitty. But I guess...

Its like a maze, kinda?

Alleyways and passages and rooftops

**NeonPunk**

A maze? That must be good for Others, right? Easier to hide and all that

And why only shitty places?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Yeah. And for me, even before. I'm the hiding type, when I'm not talking.

I mean, I don't... fit better places, generally, unless I'm stealing shit. Kinda stick out, even if I seem human.

Its easier to hide in the shittier places, and I blend in better, and I know them better.

**NeonPunk**

Oh c'mon, why would you look out of place other than the ghoul part? I mean, I also stick out with my hair and all that, but I just find it fun, you know? Like some really stuck up people appear to be alarmed just by seeing it

It was so fun back in Burdeaux when people that looked like they had a finger up their butt started criticizing me for looking too out of place and then just being let in before them to fancy places, it was mostly thanks to Marcel, but still, their faces...

Is there a place you would like to visit while you're in here that you usually don't go to?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

What about me isn't out of place in somewhere clean and pretty? idk, getting to rub it in their face they don't matter might be fun, I guess. not really something I get to do.

More likely someone would call the cops or something.

Uh. Place to visit.

I like to see animals, if I can get them to hate me less.

I used to visit animal shelters, before. Help out a bit. Not much.

Didn't have much time to spare, but. it was nice.

**NeonPunk**

What about a zoo? There's one next town over, I was planning on one day taking the kids there

And c'mon, you don't look that bad. I mean, if you want I can lend you some of my clothes, but you probably won't look that out of place? We would just need a way to hide your claws!

And why would anyone call the cops? That sounds like a really assholish move

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

A zoo could be fun, yeah.

I can kinda sorta get rid of my claws for a while. Its difficult, but happens sometimes, when I'm more stable.

And people... do? I mean, sometimes it is 'cause I stole stuff, but people... assume that I'll steal stuff, sometimes, even if they don't know me, even if I haven't around them.

People think a lot of things about people who don't belong.

**NeonPunk**

Hahaha what would you even steal from a zoo? I mean, if you take a giraffe I would be really impressed

Maybe don't do it tho, lol

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Cash from the register, souvenirs from the gift shop, wallets from the patrons.

**NeonPunk**

Isn't thinking that you don't belong part of the problem? Like maybe you just look nervous?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Sometimes they don't want me around 'cause they think I'll make other customers nervous.

Hah.

**NeonPunk**

No! That's fucking rude

And classist probably

You'll probably be fine, and if someone is an asshole maybe we can scratch their car! The karma hit probably wouldn't be too bad?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

you really don't like it when I call you cute don't you?

**NeonPunk**

☹️

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Dang it

I don't know what other word to uuuuuuuuse

**NeonPunk**

I don't want spirits to think I'm cute, idk how that could act with what I *do* tbh

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Yeah that makes sense

damn it

I'm not sure what else to call you when you say stuff like that though

**NeonPunk**

I mean, sometimes I like to dress with some cute clothes but like... Idk

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I could ignore it i guess but

idk

**NeonPunk**

I commissioned a coat that should make me look more menacing!

Also what's cute about scratching someone's car? It could be fun!

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Not the car but like

like

the idea? that you'd do it because someone was an asshole to me?

does that make sense?

**NeonPunk**

Oh

Well, I mean

Fuck those guys!

It's not like it's easy what you do, they should be less judgmental, I think?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

😆

damn it i want a better word

**NeonPunk**

Hmm, maybe it's that I don't relate cute to badass? But cute is not the same as weak

I mean, tigers are cute too, right? And they're fucking badasses

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Tigers are fucking adorable

And *yeah,* I'm not trying to suggest you're weak

I'm saying you're cute 'cause you're being *nice*

And being nice is *hard*

**NeonPunk**

I guess that's ok, then? I hope?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

You're pretty darn cool, and you're definitely not weak. I remember how you beat me in that fight. Like, yikes

Most people have to use banes of some kind to deal with me

**NeonPunk**

Hmm I mean, I know I said that I'm trying to be a bit more rude again, but like, that's because I find it fun? I don't consider myself to be a bad person

At least I hope I'm not

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Please, being polite doesn't make someone *good*

Just look at fucking *Faerie*

**NeonPunk**

Oh god, the fucking fae

I mean, I know I really hate heartless, but fae I just find them worse

Even the ones that appear kinda nice, they usually are just backstabbers

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

There's being blunt and a bit rude, and then there's being a fucking bastard

i guess i can kind of be one sometimes though

asshole kind of bastard

**NeonPunk**

Same, I think? I mean, sometimes I just feel like making fun and maybe I go too far

I mean, messing with people is a good strategy when fighting someone, I think

Ok, who's the person you like the least from the forum?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

uh

I dislike a LOT of people

though D.D whoever that is sure managed to piss me off, that was *something*

I guess FO ain't around anymore?

Uh

who the fuck is on this site again

**NeonPunk**

Hahaha so you also didn't like FO? Did I ever told you that once I almost went to hunt down FO?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

You might've mentioned it? Yeah what the fuck is up with that?

**NeonPunk**

Ugh, the reason wasn't something good, I mean, he did a fucking terrible thing and I was so ready to go tear him apart, I was just that mad

Eh, I also don't like silver or glory

But I prefer them much better than Jane and Arin, those 2... Just bad vibes, you know?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Fuck Silver

Glory seems like a dumbass

not sure if she's actually shitty, but she seems like a fucking dumbass

Arin's... Stuck? You went to see Stuck? So Jane's... Cuttlefish?

**NeonPunk**

Yeah and yeah, stuck and mirror, I mean, I didn't like her before but it just gets worse, I think. I feel bad for that rover guy

And yeah, I mean, silver just straight up gainsaid me the first time I talked to her, and that was when I was trying to kinda cheer her up... That wasn't fun

Glory I just find shady a lot of the time, but she has been more nice as of late, I think

And Jane just gives me really bad cultist leader vibes, you know?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

... Cuttlefish is -

Well fuck that makes sense, what the fuck

And that fucking *bitch* she *what?*

*Bitch*

Frankly I think that cuttlefish is fucking creepy

But

*fuck*

gainsaying fucking hurts

Gainsaying over something *nice?*

**NeonPunk**

Well, I mean, that beast also my fault, cause I didn't check my words but I didn't expect it to backfire *like that*

And yeah, the worst part is that almost after that I got a tooth chipped and was sent to fight a goblin as I was, it was fucking tough

I don't even think the goblin was something urgent, but it felt more like punishment

At least Marcel got me some nice food later that day

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Fucking shit

Seriously?

You were sent out fighting like *that?*

How does that make any fucking sense? what the fuck is wrong with him?

**NeonPunk**

He's not a person that accepts other people's errors, and well, it was indeed my fuck up

I was able to deal with that goblin by myself, but got a really bad hit in the back of my head, that left me a bit tipsy for some days

The Lord appeared to be a bit more satisfied after I dealt with that, and honestly I was happy to let it go, it could had been much worse if he had kept pushing stuff like that

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Fucking hell

I guess I shouldn't try and blow him up or something one day? you'd have to stop me or something

ugh

fucker

**NeonPunk**

NO! No, don't think about that, that would end up really bad, like really really bad

He's not someone that people want to fuck with, I don't even think exploding him would be enough to kill him, I still haven't personally met someone or something that is as strong as he is

And also he's still my uncle

And I would indeed need to stop you, and I don't want that

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Eugh, fine

Something else then

Uh

You said something about telling me why you picked your name once?

**NeonPunk**

Eh?... Oh, right!

Huh, I guess it's not that long a story

I mean, the neon part I think is self explanatory

Uh when I started fighting in the pits I would get called some really bad stuff, by both the person I was fighting and the audience

There was this revenant I had fought like 2 times already, something on the weaker side, apparently he got killed by a long dead fighter and kept coming back looking for him

Well, so we're at it and I kick his sword out of reach, so the guy just goes like "Noooo! I don't wanna lose to this fucking neon punk again!!" And it made me laugh, but I thought it worked funny like a name, and like not the most offensive thing

So I kept neonpunk 🤷‍♀️

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

😆 okay i like that story

That's a fun reason, i like that one

dang it, i more or less already told you where my name's from i think, I can't share it straight back

Well, username

I guess I could talk about my name too but

eh

**NeonPunk**

Yeah, I honestly don't think I had heard the name Elara before, where's it from?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I dunno

Its

My name was Elle

That's what my parents called me

And when I ran away Vance kind of... said the name was too small for me? or something?

that was his name. that guy. who. well.

And then he kind of dubbed me Elara?

And, well

I agreed

Not sure if he got it from anywhere or if he just... added letters on the end

**NeonPunk**

Uh I don't wanna be rude, and I like your name both ways, I really do! But like are you ok with keeping the name he gave you?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Hah. Yeah. Its...

Its my name. And maybe he fucked me over in the end, but he was more to me than my dad was.

If that makes sense?

**NeonPunk**

Hmm yeah, I can see that, like not everything was bad with him, is what you mean, right?

Just a question, is Elle pronounced like "L" or like "Ellie"?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Like the former. But, uh, I'd prefer you didn't use it. i don't... if you need to nickname me i'd rather something else.

**NeonPunk**

Uh I'm not that good with nicknames, I think

I'll try to think of something 🤔

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

You don't have to, I'm pretty happy with Elara or Skyline. But. idk. stuff.

School, huh? I do hope you have fun with that.

**NeonPunk**

Yeah, tomorrow should be the first day of class

I'm honestly wondering who would be my roommate, I hope is someone cool

And also kinda excited to finally be able to use the installations, I feel a little bad about leaving marrow locked for so long, but on the other side he can go fuck himself 🤷‍♀️

And Elara it is then :)

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

What installations?

**NeonPunk**

Oh, you remember how I talked about not being able to hide a fight with marrow? I had mentioned it before to the interviewer person that talked to me and he said that I could use some fields in the back or something like that

So I should be able to fight closer to full strength without people noticing it, I think

And there's also studying, but I'm not as excited about that tbh haha

If you had the chance to study something, what career would you try?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

chemistry?

**NeonPunk**

Oh nice, I didn't expect you to be into chemistry!

I didn't use to do good in those kind of classes

Why chemistry?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

idk

its not really something i've thought about before, what I'd do if i could study, but I know a bit about mixing chemicals

its kinda fun, really

**NeonPunk**

Hey, eh.... Everything cool with that other convo? I mean I know it's not going good but like... Well, you know?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

~~go to hell~~ [deleted]

*shit*

**NeonPunk**

👐 c'mon I'm not arguing

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

why is it an argument? I don’t get it, why is it a *conversation*? Why would anyone

just

*why*

sorry.

*undead*

what the actual fuck is wrong with people who’d...

*ugh*

**NeonPunk**

> what the actual fuck is wrong with people who’d... > *ugh*

People who seem to have a refuge for them?

Isn't that a bit better than them being by themselves?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

idk

I don’t *know*

**NeonPunk**

Alright, no need to talk about it if you don't want, I think?

I was just checking

Did you knew people make hot cakes out of mashed potatoes? That's fucked up, imo

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

what’s wrong with that?

**NeonPunk**

I have a strong opinion on potatoes and that's that I think they shouldn't be eaten with syrup

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

wait

potatoes

with syrup????

I thought you meant fried potato in cake shape, not ~~an abomination against nature~~ [typed then deleted, not sent] ... ???????

**NeonPunk**

Right?! Thank god I'm not the only one that finds it weird

I'll be honest, I've even tried that thing were people dip fries in McDonald's milkshakes and I didn't like those

Speaking of, I haven't seen as many McDonald's in America yet as I expected, I mean there were 2 in Bordeaux, I expected to find like 5 in this town

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

people dip fries in milkshakes? Why would you ruin a milkshake like that?

what in the actual fuck is wrong with Americans?

**NeonPunk**

Ugh, I don't know

I've been called a baguette so many times already

Good thing that I don't need my practice to mundanely punch someone in the stomach

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

wouldn’t you be a croissant instead?

**NeonPunk**

I haven't met a bread that is as cool as me

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

okay THATS true

**NeonPunk**

But I once had a crepe in Paris that was probably cooler than some people 🤷‍♀️

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

what do crepes taste like?

**NeonPunk**

So how are the wounds going? And like had that guy been rude again?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

what’s *paris* like?

uh

they’re healing. I can walk again. And we haven’t talked since.

**NeonPunk**

Oh they depend! They can be salty or sweet, the one I had was prepared with strawberry, it was amazing, but to describe the actual taste of one I don't know that well how to compare it

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

makes sense

**NeonPunk**

> what’s *paris* like?

Slightly overrated in my opinion, but it's pretty overall

Heard there are some really powerful people there

I didn't spent too much time there so maybe that could change my mind, but in some parts it smelled a bit too bad

> they’re healing. I can walk again. And we haven’t talked since.

@ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul) (<@!259254578682265601>) - [jump]()

Oh that was quicker than I thought! That's great! I mean, it's really shitty that it happened in the first place, but like cool that you're not that hurt anymore

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I heal from near-death experiences pretty quick. Proper corpse helps. More minor injuries can be more of a problem hah

I’ve heard France is v/pretty

admittedly people usually follow that up with ‘fucking frogs’ or something but still

**NeonPunk**

It must be nice to have some regeneration like that, I mean I have my tattoos, but they don't help with regen I think

They just cover the wound like a scar, but they stay after healed, and I mean, I don't want to be completely covered...

The places I visited other than Bordeaux were in their majority more rural places, and I can say I liked those the best! So pretty, I saw so many cows!!!

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

They're like... armour you get after an injury?

I don't think I've ever seen a cow, like, irl

Then again Sanctuary was the only time I've actually left the city, I think

**NeonPunk**

Yeah, something like that

Like if the wound is an open wound then that means another tattoo, I even have a few on my head, but thankfully none in my face yet

I mean, my nose has gotten broken many times, but thankfully all the bleeding was internal, or well, maybe not the bleeding but the wound :)

I just don't know what I would do if I got my face covered like that, specially considering I don't chose what appears

You've never seen a cow?! They're like big dogs, but smellier

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Why do you have to get tattoos when you get injuries? Humans do heal, like, scars are a problem and stuff I guess, but? ??

I've seen *pictures* of cows

Just like

not in person, y'know?

**NeonPunk**

I mean it's not like I go put the tattoos myself anymore, they just appear, like the scar changes to a new figure and well... Tbh I don't really know how it works that well, someone I knew was the one that introduced me to this, he started tattooing over my wounds and it was fucking painful, but when they healed I noticed they had other functions

He kept doing it for a while, the ink was some weird mix he used to make, and the first tattoos were 5 diagrams

Until at one point there was no need to make the tattoos anymore, they started appearing by themselves

And then he died, and well... I don't know the theory for this things, just the practice, I guess

I'm sure there must be a farm or something somewhere nearby!

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Your magic tattoos are living diagrams????

And i mean probably but i don't leave the city?

**NeonPunk**

Uhhhh living diagrams?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

idk if they're reproducing themselves that sounds kind of alive

if your tattoos start talking then wtf

**NeonPunk**

Uh not talking I've noticed so far, I mean they just glow

And are great for channeling power, but I think that's off point

Idk, at least they don't appear by themselves in uninjured skin

Like don't get me wrong, I love them! I just don't want to get fully covered 🤷‍♀️

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

yeah makes sense

so that's your tattoos

cool stuff!

**NeonPunk**

Yeah! I mean, there are some that I like, I have a skull in my shoulder that looks cute, but then I also have this really ugly doves and a spooky rotting horse, those I don't like...

But eh

I wonder if it's possible to remove them with laser 🤔

Would you ever get a tattoo if you could?

I used to really want one, before all this

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I don’t have anything in particular I’d want as a tattoo? I mean yours are cool, but

idk

not my thing?

**NeonPunk**

Hey with that talk going on in the chat, how's it to be bound to the seal as an Other? Like are you ok with that or would you rather be free of it?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

see it’s like this

I do not like always having to tell the truth

I don’t

fuck gainsaying, and I miss being able to lie

but like

idk it’s probably better being able to make people keep their promises

a loose ghoul is dangerous enough, and there’s worse things than me

also maybe I’d fall apart without it? Not sure, I spent a while lying and if not having the seal feels like that then uuuuugh

**NeonPunk**

You spent a lot of time lying? Why?

But yeah, fuck gainsaying, that feels bad af

And I agree, at least it doesn't give that much a chance for some of the bigger things to fuck us over

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I was pissed and I didn’t get it

and it’s real easy to lie by accident, too

still fucking hate that keeping dangerous things in check is mostly a Practitioner thing though

it’s

ugh nvm

**NeonPunk**

What do you mean?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I’m basically like a vicious dog on a leash, Neon

and like

I don’t think I could trust stuff like me to handle, well, stuff like me? But trusting it just to Practitioners is

ugh

idk if you can get it

**NeonPunk**

Yeah, I think

Uhhhhhgggg but like, there are shitty people and shitty Others too

I mean, like part of my contract sometimes makes me feel bound too... At least before, I feel more free since moving here, but still

And you're not like a vicious dog, you just get hungry, right? I mean, it's not like you actively want to attack and kill other people all the time, right?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

there’s shitty everything, pretty sure. I’m well fucking aware.

you said something about not being able to leave your city, except for this? I think?

Mari didn’t we already have this conversation

**NeonPunk**

Yeah, we kinda did, I just feel like sometimes you think too low of yourself, you know? I think you're not that bad...

And yeah, I spent a bit more than 2 years stuck on the city, I couldn't leave or I would die

And well, before that I was on the streets so... Idk

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

yeah yeah.

Didn't you say the Lord's your uncle? Why the *fuck* would the contract be like that?

**NeonPunk**

Uhhh I think it was kind of a punishment tbh, after all I had run away from him. I'm honestly kinda glad that it wasn't worse

And well, my contract should end when I get to 21 yo, so 🤷‍♀️

I might signal new one or something after that, idk...

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I hope not. He sounds like a dick.

**NeonPunk**

Hmm I just hope things get better then, idk how I would feel if I were to get expelled from the city if I didn't sign

And like, I get a lot of good things at least? And, well, my uncle is still there...

You know when they use "it's complicated" as a meme? I feel that could apply nicely to this

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Sounds like it. I'll... stop asking questions about it for a bit, I guess. Sorry. Just... y'know?

Uh. I checked with him. He said I could stay away for three weeks.

**NeonPunk**

Yeesssssssss!!!!!!!!

Fuck yeah!

When are you coming?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

~~Lets hope you don't get sick of me, hah~~ [deleted a few seconds after sending]

Just... tell me when to get to Sanctuary, I guess? Takes a day to get there unless something's changed, so not that quickly, but. Well.

**NeonPunk**

Up to you! When you have everything packed and all that? I could see you at NY and we can move from there on bus or something

I'm starting classes tomorrow, but I think I can make the timing work!

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

We could wait for a day you've got free? I wouldn't want it to be difficult for you, and I can be kind of awkward, half-dead and stuff

And I have just been reminded that I smell very bad so there's that, fuck *off* Phoenix

**NeonPunk**

Oh...

Sure then, so maybe you could move on Friday to sanctuary and we meet on Saturday?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Sounds like it would work. What's with the disappointment? Its not *that* long.

**NeonPunk**

Oh yeah, it's alright

Just you know, I got a bit excited

I'll check to buy a plane ticket to get there!

Damn, always wanted to visit NY, a shame that I might not be able to stay for long, but eh, maybe some other day 🤷‍♀️

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

We can risk interrupting your classes if you *really* want 🙃

**NeonPunk**

Uhh I shouldn't, I told Marcel I would try to be a good student, and like, that's probably not trying :(

Damn

I'll just wait, I guess...

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I mean, we can still text? And stuff? And you can tell me about your classes?

**NeonPunk**

Oh yeah! I also wanna see who's my roomie! I'll tell you later

Maybe they're someone cool, like Mike Tyson

I'll let you know :D

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I hope they're not nearly as annoying as Phoenix. She can be *annoying.*

**NeonPunk**

God, I hope they're not like a control freak or something like that

Uh maybe I should sleep, I should wake up kinda early tomorrow for the first day and all that

Talk to you later?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Unless something really weird happens? Yeah. Sleep well. Have good dreams. Good luck with class.

30 July 2021

**DM to *Guess***

it just occurred to me that you don’t actually know my weaknesses do you

**NeonPunk**

No? I mean I just fight ghouls like everything else, so I don't really know their weaknesses?

Wait, I know about salt

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

hopefully you don’t need to use these but if I’m feral or something like that go ahead

probably not the full list, I forget some, but

yeah, salt, holly, running water, sunlight

those sorts

anyway about why I’m telling you? Well

for starters I have problems with showers

**NeonPunk**

Huh, so how do you make it to clean yourself? With a sponge?

Wait, I forgot baths exist

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

sometimes I don’t, if I’m busy, but yeah just *water* doesn’t feel like acid

**NeonPunk**

Still, let's try to not use those things, ok? They hurt you, don't they?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

yeah. That’s why I’m telling you. Three of those aren’t uncommon. Holly is weird, but still

hopefully they’ll... get a bit less yikes for me. But yeah.

**NeonPunk**

Uhh let's keep you away from the cafeteria's kitchen and the sun then

I don't think there are rivers nearby, but when they're watering the grass that could be bad

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I have ways to cope, if I cover up enough. Like, don’t worry too much? I’ve been handling this for months

just like, don’t point a running hose at me and stuff

**NeonPunk**

Lol, I won't, or I have no plans on it and will try my best to not put you in danger with one of those things

Damn practice making my words suspicious

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

ikr

look, I trust you, ‘kay? I don’t think you’re going to deliberately try and mess me up

I don’t need a promise from you about it, and like, heck, that could be bad if I do get hit with salt or water from something else and freak

**NeonPunk**

You trust me?

Thank you

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

... wait fuck did I just say that

**NeonPunk**

I'll try to live up to that

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

um

**NeonPunk**

Uh, so you're going into the path tomorrow? Or like today?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

today yeah, it’s midnight

ish

**NeonPunk**

Oh fuck, so you're not gonna be able to talk for a bit, right?

Grab some good headphones, those helped me for the travel lol

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

yeah no

no internet in Realms and stuff I’m pretty sure

I’ve got Max, we can entertain each other for a while

it *is* a downside to sleep being kinda hurty though

**NeonPunk**

It *hurts* if you sleep?

Damn, I enjoy sleeping that must be tough

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

well

I don’t really sleep, I kinda coma, and I don’t think you want me doing that because if I’m doing that I’m not waking up on my own for months I’m pretty sure

that’s most of why keeping me fed matters to me, really. If I’m not fed then I go feral or I go out.

with out being unconscious

why am I being serious today

oh right

anyway yeah I’ve got stuff for playing with Max

**NeonPunk**

Sheesh then let's try to avoid you getting inna coma

I hope the wait isn't as bad :)

And can barely wait!

So how was your day?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

kid needed a hug

otherwise fine really I think

managed to get Phoenix to stop bitching about her cousin for a while, that feels like an achievement

**NeonPunk**

Her cousin?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

classes going okay?

**NeonPunk**

Why did the kid need a hug?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

her cousin is a bitch.

**NeonPunk**

Oof

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

kid was upset. Don’t want to talk details about it.

**NeonPunk**

Classes are going good, I'm really liking and doing well with all my mundane classes, but I'm having trouble with some of the more theorical parts of the practice related classes

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

so yeah how’re you? Genuinely am fine rn I think

yay! Fashion good for you then

teachers aren’t shit I hope?

**NeonPunk**

Eh, there's several personalities, but like so far so good, I think

And yeah! But I still won't do any clothes designs this semester

We're just going trough basics

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

yeah. Can’t really do well at stuff without the basics, I think. Tryna do backflips without knowing how to fall? Bad idea

you have fun with Vesper yesterday?

**NeonPunk**

Yeah, the place was really nice, and she was like better than my roomies, didn't got mad at my teasing, she was cool

We could go back there when you arrive! :)

Hey, speaking off, can you teach me how to walk on my hands? That trick was pretty cool when you did it, Ngl

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Hah, yeah I probably can teach you that. Handstands before walking on hands though, huh? You should be able to do it, I think, you're pretty strong, so I guess the question is more flexibility and balance

**NeonPunk**

Eh, yeah? Maybe handstands first, I mean I already can do those backflips where you use your hands? Idk how they're called, but they're useful for dodging while being showy

How did you got so good at all that gymnastic stuff?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

handsprings?

and I practiced

Also I've watched people do that sort of thing, asked a few questions

but mostly kinda obsessive practice

I climbed walls, walked then ran on rooftops, wriggled through small spaces

it was... there wasn't much else for me, really

Like, it was part of my work, too

Picking pockets, picking locks, second-story work

all those things require dexterity

climbing requires strength

so, well

when work and play are basically the same thing...

kinda get good at it

becoming a ghoul sorta helped

don't get tired usually, heal more surely, injuries aren't as big a deal, stronger

the claws can interfere sometimes, its annoying

**NeonPunk**

I can climb! I just don't do it like too gracefully

Is just that when I needed to do it I would brute force my way up

Being sneaky is really not my thing

But those gymnastics could be amazing during a fight!

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

we’ve got our skills, heh

I’m not very brute force with non word things

I don’t have the leverage I guess? So I slip aside instead

and yeah it can, if I’m not too fancy. Better for running away, but well, you did see a bit, huh? I’m good on rough ground, and I’m good at getting around other people

and it’s definitely good for showing off, hah

**NeonPunk**

Hahaha maybe it was all your plan to show off your moves by accepting to spar with me 😜

You probably would like my city, there used to be a lot of parkour YouTubers

And not having enough brute force is not the metaphorical end of the world during a fight! Technique I think is the most important

Like when I started fighting I didn't had my tattoos yet, but I had a really good technique and that saved me more than once, and definitely saved me from dying

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I know, I’ve had a *bit* of training. Not much. Mostly I’ve got claws and resilience if i need to fight. Should probably get more I guess. Maybe.

what, you telling me *you* didn’t want a fight just to show off how much you glow? :P

if it’s got rooftops and alleyways I can probably get comfy, though idk how well I can deal with everyone talking with a French accent 🙃

**NeonPunk**

And what if I wanted to show off how much I look like a disco ball? Haha

And well, you know, they probably wouldn't be talking with a French accent as much as they actively speaking actual French lol

Uh, you don't mind my accent, right?

And I think your claws would make for a great technique based thing, like even fencing would probably help a lot!

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I’m still British, I’ll make some jokes about the French.

don’t worry, ~~I think you’re a very pretty disco ball~~ [typed then deleted] it’s funny watching your colours

your accent’s fine, even if I have a bit of trouble with your actual words sometimes. Y’sure you can handle *my* accent?

maybe. Could think about it.

**NeonPunk**

I'll be honest, I prefer your British accent to the American one, since there were more British people visiting the town I had more practice talking to them

And I don't mind jokes about the French as long as they're not actively trying to hurt me, I guess, like people sometimes say stuff like just being french is a bad thing, and I don't think it is, like I know I'm an asshole sometimes, but it's because that's part of me and less about my country

There are some really good people in my country

Ngl I miss Marcel

I talk to him regularly but still

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

who tf was visiting that you’re familiar with fucking brummy?

and yeah.

look if I was going to get pissed at you I’ve got much better reasons than you being French

you’ve mentioned marcel a few times. You’re uncle?

**NeonPunk**

So people in Europe sometimes understand that visiting Paris can be a fucking pain, so they visit other cities not as full of tourist

Also during my pit fight times the amount of Londoners that would appear, either as public or as fighters was kinda something

For some reason there were also a lot of Turks 🤷‍♀️

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

weird

why the fuck?

**NeonPunk**

Oh wait, about Marcel

Eh, he was best friends with my dad and uncle before... You know

When my dad passed away and my uncle became Lord I was left to the care of my uncle, but the one that really cared for me was Marcel

Like the Lord would provide me with the basics for survival and leave me on my own, but I was fucking 7 yo

So Marcel sent me to... Whatever those schools were you live there are called

He would visit me and he was the one that got me into learning to fight Idk if I would say I consider him my dad, but he tried to *care*

And like being a kid and becoming an orphan out of nowhere left me kind of in a bad place... Maybe I still haven't gotten out, but I know it could had been much worse of he want around

why the fuck?

Idk, but I've gotta say, the aesthetic they had was amazing

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

well

okay, that definitely explains why you like him

nice

think he’ll be able to visit, eventually?

**NeonPunk**

Eh, I really doubt it, he's supposed to call me if things get out of hand, so I can go help, but since he's covering for me while I'm away he'll probably be really busy

So I guess it's more probable that I'll go visit him during vacations or something like that

Also wanna visit Aimée

Have you ever lived in the same city?

Like only there, I mean?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

visiting Sanctuary was my first time leaving this one, iirc

freaky, really. But Mia was nice.

you did like that bee-not-bee, huh? Maybee?

**NeonPunk**

Lol, maybee

She was really cool, maybe just a bit lost in her thoughts sometimes, but the amount of stuff she knew was amazing, apparently she had lived with ogres before, but she couldn't actually teach me any moves cause, well she was a bee haha

I told her I would try to look for a way to help her come back to her more humanoid self, but haven't found anything yet, the problem is that I don't even know how ogre magic did that

Mia's cool, she also glows!

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

why even turn someone into a bee? Tf? Like, why not just kill them or something?

and yeah, she does

so yellow

she gave me a present once

**NeonPunk**
Oh cool, what was it?

You said something about being at her awakening, right?

Did you met more people from the forum?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**
yeah I was

saw them, didn’t really talk much to ‘em

glass shard with sun spirits in, heh

still not sure what to do with it, but it’s nice to have around even if I need to be careful with it

**NeonPunk**
Yeah, that was kinda what I was gonna ask, like wouldn't the sun spirits hurt you?

I don't remember that well how my awakening was, I remember some spooky spirits appearing haha

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**
dang it, half a second of thinking I can ask about that but you don’t remember? Practitioners I know don’t generally want to talk about that

not that I’m very curious about it, but like, a bit curious?

and yeah it’s kinda ow. But still. Gloves and keeping it wrapped up mean it’s just... warm to touch. Instead of burning.

**NeonPunk**
I got awakened at... Around 5? Like I used to be scared of a lot of things when I was a kid, and like seeing Others for the first time, I remember I cried, lol

Apparently it was a tradition along my family bloodline to awake really young, haven't asked my uncle why is that

But yeah, I barely remember how it went, I know my dad related it to art somehow, but the actual things I used other than what I said I have a hard time remembering

Sorry I can't tell much :/

Other than that, I do remember very well my implement ritual, I mean, I chose it myself and I'm still proud of my implement!

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**
.... yikes the fuck

*five?*

yeah I’m curious about Implements if you’re willing to share

but like

*five?*

**NeonPunk**
🤷‍♀️ what can I say? I've had kind of a moved life

I didn't got involved with Others too dangerous, and some that could be dangerous didn't try anything thanks to who my family was

At least for around 2 years

Uh about my implement, eh, you wanna know about the ritual? Or about how I got mine and decided on it?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**
why are you assuming I don’t want to know both?

**NeonPunk**
Uh, I had just won a big fight, made myself champion of that city, and felt like I was on top of the world, it still thought that I needed something to help me add more power to my strikes to add that finishing blow, since I had gotten *a lot* of new tattoos from the last 3 fights

So I went and grabbed all the trophies I had, syphoned their power along with a big part of mine towards the brass knuckles and said some affirmations here and there, that took several days

And then I had my implement :)

As to how I got the actual item, it used to belong to a pit master, it was a plaque that he used with a necklace

I took his jewelry as trophy and added some rings he had to the back, so it's kind of an improvised brass knuckles

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**
nice

glad you do have some self preservation :P

look I’d say more than ‘nice’ but I’m bad at that

**NeonPunk**
I mean, getting my tattoos hurts, like probably more than the wound, so I was kinda tired of getting so many one after the other

Cause like it doesn't matter if I had a better technique and kept dodging, if I couldn't put them down I would end up getting more and more tired and eventually I would get hurt

So I said enough and looked for some way to make more damage, and I didn't want to use some stabbing or fire weapon, so I decided on this

And like, I've said it before, I love fighting, I love getting into hard fights, but I don't want to die. Like I'm prepared if it happens, I think, but I try so that it doesn't happen with my abilities

Nice is enough :)

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**
good ~~I mean you’re fucking awesome but~~ [typed not sent]

well, you can definitely put people down now

**NeonPunk**
Ugh although there are some bad things, like I need to be careful with how much power I put into it. It can be too easy to just *pierce* a person

Like not that long ago I accidentally killed a goblin, then the goblin king appeared and I think it was close to him, guy looked so sad and I was in shock ~~he almost killed me~~

Like I do not enjoy killing, you know? I know it can happen and I accept that, but still, when it happens I don't enjoy it

Taking the opportunity to grow stronger for them is just... Ugh

Idk

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**
~~stop being so sweet~~

well. Pretty shitty accident.

pretty sure in most cases I’d pick you to survive over them but

yeah

killing isn’t a small thing

~~Thank fuck you aren’t like them~~

**NeonPunk**
It feels bad

I used to be more metaphorically edgy when in the pits, ~~and then someone close to me died~~ some stuff happened and well... It gives you a different perspective

Eh, Elara, I'm a bit tired, can we talk later?

Or if you're already in your way just send me a message to see that you're doing fine and to start moving towards NY :)

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**
think I’ll be on the Path when you wake up

I’ll text you what time I think I’ll be there before I go

get some sleep

**NeonPunk**
Cool! I hope it isn't as bad, good luck, I'll see you on the other side

5 August 2021

**DM to (of course) ShadowOnTheSkyline**

I talked with Maybe

He's ok with just dropping the oni bullshit and not being as rude directly to you

Just don't insult him, please? That was kind of a condition, I guess

Like I don't ask you to be his friend, he can be an ass, but like just ignore him or something?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

... i don't know how to react to that

At *all,* even if he's being a dick?

**NeonPunk**

I tried :(

Apparently he's worried that if you call him dumb enough times he might become dumber

Look, if he's being rude to you, ok, but like try to not start it yourself?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I don't even call him dumb! I call him an ass! I ask people if they're idiots, it ain't that often that I *call* them stupid!

But sure, fine

I guess

no promise

**NeonPunk**

Thank you

I mean it

This should fix things then, I think

Honestly a bit relieved, ngl

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Yeah. Paranoid fucker. I don't *like* it, but, i guess that's how it works.

**NeonPunk**

I just... Ugh... Yeah, I don't like him too much now

He didn't do shit easier

This being intermediary thing was kinda difficult

Look, I'm gonna grab an Uber there, see you in a bit :)

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

See you.

**11 August 2021**

**DM to AKFNFUDSK**

Hey, that edgy boy, the licensed to war said that he wanted to buy the jammer So idk, you could tell that to the person you gave it to? They might get a good deal I said I was gonna tell them, so yeah, this works :)

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

I didn’t give it to anyone, I don’t know what folks’d *do* with that thing

**NeonPunk**

Oh, you still have it? Cool, well, if you want to change it I guess that guy is an option It's yours, so up to you what you want to do with it :)

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

yeah I know okay

**NeonPunk**

Hey, btw, wanna watch movies with Quiet and Gambit today? In the house if you want, so Max can be around

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

sure, sounds good

**NeonPunk**

See you later then?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

can he even fit in the house?

but yeah should do

**NeonPunk**

Maybe in the backyard? I'll grab my laptop so we can watch from there

Any picture you wanna watch?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

surprise me.

**NeonPunk**

Ok :)

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

also have you eaten

**NeonPunk**

I have

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

have you eaten *enough?*

**NeonPunk**

I ate fish! From the cafeteria

And a bit of rice and zucchini too

Have you eaten?

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

*yes* I ate, jeeze, I don't have a habit of not eating

**NeonPunk**

I *try* to remember :(

Still I'm bringing popcorn and hotdogs for dinner

For the movie!

I hope you like pirate movies

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

guess we'll find out

**DM to ShadowOnTheSkyline**

The witchhunter wants to eat breakfast with me... What do you think? Can I leave the kids with you if I go meeting him? Don't wanna get them in trouble

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

...

okay yes you can and may but like why the fuck would you eat breakfast with the witch hunter???

**NeonPunk**

I don't know, fucker has been asking me for a while now Maybe they want to make some business?

Or poison me... Fucking poison

I think I'll bring my own food

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

You... sure you don't wanna just say no?

**NeonPunk**

And then they keep asking again in a few days? I guess I just wanna see what their deal is

Could bring Marrow as some sort of deadman's switch :shrug:

I mean, having Gambit to look around for me would be better, but I don't want them anywhere near the hunters

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Sure, I guess you can take care of yourself. I'll watch 'em if you want. Just... be fucking careful, okay? Pretty sure your weak point'd be being surprised or at range, and witch hunters tend to be pretty good at both

**NeonPunk**

Yeah :(

I'll try to be careful

And later we can do something else? After I finish my classes :) We could go to the roofs again!

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Heh, sure

**NeonPunk**

Hey, quick question, have you been doing some readings with a houseplant or something? I... Heard in school something about those

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

..............

what

????????

**NeonPunk**

Uhhh 1 second

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

:neutral\_face:

**NeonPunk**

I don't know too well, I know that ghouls need to be balanced, right? So I could bring you something if you're feeling down?

Like before leaving school

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

ffs I feel *fine*

NeonPunk

Ok :) then you don't want nothing?

Btw... What's up with so many plushies? Lol

You should had seen the jump that Briallen did...

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

you don't need to worry about it, seriously

and *hah,* that sounds like it was fun

**NeonPunk**

Wait, I took a pic

[Briallen is jumping backwards from her bed, a black liquid can be seen bubbling in the back. Hilda is angrily looking at the camera with a ripped plushy on her hand]

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Jeeze such violence towards plushies? What did they ever do to her?

**NeonPunk**

Maybe her tragic story involves her mom getting eaten by one?

ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)

:laughing: have fun then?

**NeonPunk**

Sure :) See you later

**ShadowOnTheSkyline (Ghoul)**

Yep!