Cross Effects 3.0 - October 21, 2015—June 23, 2016

[Umbra of Chaos]

Urthemiel

Beauty incarnate did not seem to be either relieved or bothered by Emily's admission. In fact, it was almost as if she hadn't said anything at all. Then, a moment later, it seemed as if she was about to speak but then Mordred entered the room. Her eyes glanced over the Changeling's attire and she immediately stood up before reducing the distance between them to barely a foot.

Critical eyes examined the blonde's clothing but eventually broke off to meet her eyes. She circled the knight, not unlike a shark, before stopping behind her. The mage wrapped her arms around the other girl's waist and rested her chin on her shoulder.Her voice was more entrancing than any other sound in the world but her tone was rather normal. Neither seductive or critical as it had been in other cases. "The casual look suits you well, Mordred. Perhaps we can try out the dress another time."

[Adella]

Adella

-Einzbern Forest (Apparently?)

Adella had been marching for a while now, she could not pinpoint for how long, as her time perception had gotten a bit buggered the last... years. Not that it really mattered, the snow felt no different from hot sand to her senses, its touch as empty as the striking visuals of this winter forest. It was beautiful, she wanted to respect that, but you could not well deny disgust, even if you did your best to accept what you saw for what it was. It was like watching fat people running. You appreciated their effort, but could not help but cringe at the wobbling masses of excess fat, proving only too visibly how they had malformed themselves out of their own volition.

Adella gave a little sigh, looking at her surroundings, her rose, almost red eyes noticing little difference in the outline of the way. If forests had one very negative aspect, it was that they look almost the same everywhere in winter. So, instead of attempting to march on, to move out of this place, she decided to instead remain standing here. It would be alright, just like... like day-dreaming. As long as she did not close her eyes it would be fine, just... just let your mind wander, imagine beaches, or... maybe flowers. Sunflowers would do the trick right? And sunlight... no grey clowds, but bright, white light, maybe some child crying? No... better not, children crying meant birth, birth meant blood, blood meant... well everything. It would not be good to fall back into this litany. Just fine... sunflowers, in the rain... drip, drop... drop... drip... drip...drop...

[Elf]

Gabriel L. Umbra

Bright lights, loud noises, the general disorientation Gabriel always felt after traversing the Shadows for a long period of time.  His head swam and his eyes stung, but he shook it off.  Cold air whipped around him, causing him to pull his car-length coat around him. 

It made the tips of his ears feel brittle and a tiny shiver went up and down his spine.  Sighing he tucked a stray lock of hair behind a pointed ear before noticing a young woman with pink and purple hair wearing something that engulfed her with a most peculiar being.  He smoothed a hand down his coat and faced them.

He had been here for a day, this strange world between worlds.  He also found while he could still Shadow Walk, he could not leave.  Any paths that were anywhere else were completely gone, but he could sense something here.

Godmother is here, I can feel it, but finding her is going to be tricky, he thought with a sigh.  Exhaustion was weighing him down ever so slightly.  He would either have to rest or preform some sex act for an extra boost of energy to keep going.  Which he didn't want to do; he already got numerous cat calls from a group of werepumas that he had to run from here and didn't want to go through that again.


Saber

Exhausted, Saber returned to her apartment to see Lancelot already asleep on the couch.  She moved up to him and covered him with a blanket before heading to get ready to rest.

[Umbra of Chaos]

Lumen

Despite the cold Lumen's red arm was still quite warm when it pat the younger girl on the head for a bit. She took notice of a guy literally popping out of the shadows but ignored him. Attractive or not someone looking like that and popping out of pretty much nothing of substance was not something she wanted to get involved in. "Right. Probably isn't comfortable wearing something a few sizes bigger than you. Well, I suppose we just try and follow the more wealthy parts of the city and see if we can find a shop. I hope you have money. Didn't really need much were I come from."

However, despite her misgivings common courtesy was a thing and it was better to make a good impression instead of being dead. Pretty grey eyes shifted to stare at the mam's own. "Hey, are you okay? You don't look to good."

[SINIB]

Sakura Matou

Sakura didn’t really understand why she’d want to explain what this place is to a random stranger, nor how their knowledge could be useful. The silver haired man looked like a shitty vagrant, and the blond was probably no better, hanging around him. Rider and Vanguard’s argument was ridiculous, and Sakura just wanted the two intruders gone. “Maybe you can join us if you can abstain from being so rude. Rider, stop giving her so much trouble, it’s fine, she can come in. Maybe even join us for breakfast?”

[Arch-Magos Winter]

Law

Really, walking Mr. Crumplebottom hadn't been too bad, aside from the time he'd taken a god damn arm dislocating interest in a catgirl (an actual fucking catgirl jesus christ this place was weird) across the street. Crumples had done his buisness, and Law had just gotten to be along for the ride, taking a good look at the other side of this place as he had.

A scrap of newspaper brushed past his face, the Driver once again communicating with him through the bold headline. The dead don't rest easy here.

They certainly didn't. Law could feel just how little they actually did, his body acting almost like a spiritual barometer. The area around Abby's apartment was a hotbed, and he was kind of relieved it was. Lots of plasm for him to siphon off if he needed to. Tossing the leftovers from the walk in the trash, the Sin-Eater took the bulldog back up the stairs. God, it felt like he'd been gone for quite a while.

[Thedoctor]

Shinobu

"Well I only came here to see if something had happened after that glowing object shot through the sky and landed here. This seat is quite comfortable though and I have traveled far today". Indeed the blonde woman was sitting in a seat, no a throne would be a more apt description, an ornate pink throne. This chair though was no illusion, the onlookers knew that it had not been there an instant before, yet when they looked at it they felt as if it had always been there and the truth of the matter had merely been revealed to them.

The blonde woman spoke again."The truth is I did not come here with any intention to threaten any of you, it was merely a whim spurred on by curiosity".

[Elf]

Rin

Rin resisted the urge to rub her forehead at everything that was going on.

Then Sakura said, “Maybe you can join us if you can abstain from being so rude. Rider, stop giving her so much trouble, it’s fine, she can come in. Maybe even join us for breakfast?”

What about the other two?

Then, to answer her question, the blond was suddenly seated on a rather ornate pink throne that had come from nowhere.  Rin began to step towards her and said, "Hey, how did you did that?"


Abigail NPC

Abigail was rooting through her kitchen, getting ingredients ready to make a good lunch.  She smiled as Law came in with Crumbles.  She squatted down and asked, "Were you a good boy for Law?" 

[The Man With All The Cute Boats]

Erica

It took Erica a few moments to sort out everything that had just happened but once she did the construct came to a few realizations. The first was that she had most likely overstepped her boundaries with her romantic intentions towards Noel, for no matter how wonderful the blonde was she stilled had limitations. The second was that she had only vague assumptions of what 'coming out of the closet' meant and needed verification. The third was that some water had clearly defied the laws of physics and the redhead responsible was not to be treated normally. Three realizations were quickly met with three solutions so she put those answers into practice.

With mechanical grace her head turned to face the presumed magic user and the blow script around her eyes reversed direction and shone brighter. Her voice was cold and clinical and held no more emotion than machine. "If you are incapable of controlling yourself and proceed to make a mess of this establishment I will remove you with a slightly less than excessive amount of force."

Then she immediately turned back looked back at Noel and her eyes both dimmed and resumed their normal, clockwise turning. Shame, desperation, and worry all filled her but while it all made her feel terrible she felt joy because of it all. They made her feel sick and awful because of what she did but they proved she was more real. These were all things she never would have had in the White Room under the Prophets.

When she spoke her voice was hurried and apologetic. Not at all what it was like a moment ago. "I'm sorry! I meant it but I shouldn't have. It was just, I'm not used to someone like you being so good to me. But-"

She wilted a bit because of her own failure and it took her a second to regain her composure. Then she looked over to Ragna and with the slightest bit of confusion asked, "But what does 'coming out of the closet mean'?"

After that, Ragna felt the situation change. He didn't feel the tension of incoming combat, instead he met the discomfort of an awkward situation. How was he supposed to kick the crap out of this water girl with the mood completely ruined by a comment like that?

"Uh, okay..." Ragna carefully considered, shaking his head in confusion. "When you're "coming out", it's because... geez, don't make me say this out loud, you idiot!"

He shouted, but looking at her, he realized that she really wouldn't know unless he spelled it out for her.

"Okay, so when people are gay, sometimes they hide it to protect themselves from prejudice or, out of embarrassment or whatever. "Coming out" means letting your acquaintances, friends and family know about being gay. It's... airing out the sheets, so to say. Does that settle it for you, or should I bring out a pie chart?"

[The Man With All The Cute Boats]

AKATSUKI

"Ah, sure, I'd love to play, but..."akatsuki trailed off, to hear Kenzo speak of dinner. "Right, we should probably eat! and then we can..." She was cut off again, as the girl who turned into a bear but was now a girl again walked in and told them about a Fore. Was a golf player moping somewhere?

In any case, a lot of people were talking at once! Akatsuki decided, she would focus on one problem at a time.

"Ah! We can play after dinner, but eating properly comes first. Also, how do you need my help to play? I'm not sure I understand." Akatsuki cocked her head to the side, talking to the uncomfortably close Ghost Child. "Also, umm... you're awfully close, you know."

She looked to the side, uncomfortably.

[Panda]

Emily

Emily cocked an eyebrow as Urthemiel circled about Mordred, seemingly taking in the sight of the Summer Courtier in casual clothing as if for the first time. The woman's resulting gesture of apparent appreciation, however, did catch her somewhat off guard. Suddenly feeling like a third wheel in this scenario, Emily got up from the table, taking the groceries with her.

"It's the least I can do," Emily admitted, bringing the groceries to the kitchen and quickly sorting them away into the fridge and the nearby cupboards, "Hang on, let me get some breakfast going, you're both probably hungry by now."

[SINIB]

Sakura raised an eyebrow at the blong girl's antics. "Rider, can you send her on her way?"

[Kotomine_Rin]

Tohuw Balagan

The demon gave the two lovers an odd look, tilting his head left before tilting it right. For a second, one would have sworn the walls and the room itself was twisting and bending slightly. It was no illusion or optic trick, but nothing was affected per say. Perhaps a mirage.

"Huh? Are? What are you talking about?"

The girl was wearing an elaborate, beautifully crafted pink dress made of silk, exquisite cherry flower fabrics spiraling all over while revealing her... generous curves. The man had a fancy, sharp blue suit and a white tie both elegant and beautiful.

And in front of the two, a magnificent golden cart carried different platters, decorated and finely carved silver with the best silverware and clearest crystal glasses. Succulent eggs toppled with salt and pepper, just the right amount. Sizzling bacon that filled the whole room with a mouth watering aroma. Broiling sausage, the best of the best. Potatoes sat, waiting to be devoured. Oh, and who could forget the French bread, toast and butter and jars of all sorts of jams, ranging from rose petal to strawberry to cherry to apricot. Muffins, waffles, pancakes and all sorts of pastries were on the side, par of the course, along with cakes ready to be served. Milk, syrup, coffee and tea filled beautiful porcelain teapots, along with sugar cups.

All knew that it had not been there an instant before, yet when they looked at it all would be as if it had always been there and the truth of the matter had merely been revealed to them.

The demon bowed before smiling smugly.

"Please, enjoy yourselves. Is there anything you wish to be added? Or perhaps I could merely attend to a matter or two. What poor demon would I be if I could not at least entertain milady's guests?"


Van Alma

The lady looked at the blonde girl and a look of utter shock grew on her face as she sat on the elaborate throne. However, the surprize quickly gave in to anger, and for a second her eyes filled with utter fury. With an aggravated voice mixed with fear, she spoke, gritting her teeth as lightning slightly danced along her fist. There was no way, simply no way that he could be here. Unless-

Was he here for the child as well? Did they find out as well? No. He would not allow it. All this time, all this waiting. He would not let him take it all away.

"You... why are you here?" She coldly muttered, almost to herself. Her words were only rend more frigid by her icy glare. "How can you possibly be here."

[Umbra of Chaos]

Ghost Child

The small ghost floated backwards and slowly sunk into the ground until only his torso was left visible. He tilted his eyeless head back and yawned a bit before talking. "I can't eat. The food just falls right out of me. But I can eat if you help me. You're like me! You just need to share some power with me."

He popped out of the ground like a groundhog and held out a phantasmal hand. "Pleeeeeaaaaaasssssseeeeeeee."

[Kotomine_Rin]

Darcy Hugh

The priest was walking for a while, looking around as if lost. Then, without noticing, he bumped into something. Shaking his head, he blinked to find himself right in front a freakishly tall person.

The poor Darcy was at a loss for words. For a second, he was almost amazed, and terrified. But a badass like him would not fall to so little! He would assert dominance and show he was the alpha in this situation.

"Uh, sorry! I, um, well..."

Assert dominance Darcy, ASSERT DOMINANCE!

The priest suddenly gave her a confident, proud smile, puffed his chest like a gorilla and spoke with a rough, manly tone.

"Heeeeeeey, how's the weather? Wow, you're pretty tall. I'm well, lost. Nono, I am not lost, I am Darcy, but I am also lost. Could you, well, um, if it's alright with you, could you tell me where I am?"