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I haven't.
[ aww, ruby. but cinder really was enjoying all this talk about the impending war and eventual doom she would harbor towards the vale. sad face. with the glass in hand, she simply shakes her head at the idea of chocolate; her drink was sweet enough, any type of dessert would taste bland in her mouth. she tilts the cup towards its direction though, like a cool mom conceding to a child before dinner time. ]
But go ahead, take one. What's the point of all this food if no one eats it?
I haven't.
[ aww, ruby. but cinder really was enjoying all this talk about the impending war and eventual doom she would harbor towards the vale. sad face. with the glass in hand, she simply shakes her head at the idea of chocolate; her drink was sweet enough, any type of dessert would taste bland in her mouth. she tilts the cup towards its direction though, like a cool mom conceding to a child before dinner time. ]
But go ahead, take one. What's the point of all this food if no one eats it?
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[ "life fibers". the concept of it rings familiar in her ear, just like dust woven in fabric; it requires someone exceptional to be able to wield such density of power. to be able to gamble with such risk and always end up more powerful. cinder's eyes follow the girl's direction as she points to the "three stars", gaze resting on it as if to study it; as if to recognize the full potential of the girl before him.
cinder's smile reflects the one that's offered to her. oh, now she's really... really intrigued. ]
Then I'd do well to make a friend like you, wouldn't I? You should show me how it works sometime. Seeing something like that in action... [ boldly but faintly, she reaches out to cup the girl's face. ]
Let's just say, I'm quite fond of strength and talent.
[ whether or not her words sound too sweet, doesn't matter. cinder is a strategist and she must use every weapon in her arsenal if she is to exploit whatever weaknesses she thinks to perceive in others and in her surroundings. maybe she's reading these subtle "indicators" wrong but from what she can tell, just by standing here, cinder is more than aware that she's making the other girl embarrassed without having to do much of anything. ]
[ "life fibers". the concept of it rings familiar in her ear, just like dust woven in fabric; it requires someone exceptional to be able to wield such density of power. to be able to gamble with such risk and always end up more powerful. cinder's eyes follow the girl's direction as she points to the "three stars", gaze resting on it as if to study it; as if to recognize the full potential of the girl before him.
cinder's smile reflects the one that's offered to her. oh, now she's really... really intrigued. ]
Then I'd do well to make a friend like you, wouldn't I? You should show me how it works sometime. Seeing something like that in action... [ boldly but faintly, she reaches out to cup the girl's face. ]
Let's just say, I'm quite fond of strength and talent.
[ whether or not her words sound too sweet, doesn't matter. cinder is a strategist and she must use every weapon in her arsenal if she is to exploit whatever weaknesses she thinks to perceive in others and in her surroundings. maybe she's reading these subtle "indicators" wrong but from what she can tell, just by standing here, cinder is more than aware that she's making the other girl embarrassed without having to do much of anything. ]
[ Nonon's not sure how much sense Life Fibers actually make to other people, but they've mostly been a secret kept from normal people, in order to make sure they didn't panic and riot. But now, off her leash so to speak, Nonon doesn't think twice about explaining them to Cinder, someone she's just met. She needs allies anyway herself, people who can help get Satsuki back.
...Well, there's other reasons too she feels more trusting of Cinder than maybe she should. ]
I don't see why not. What's the point of wearing a perfectly tailored outfit and not showing it off a little?
[ Nonon grins a little confidently, her hand cutting through the air to make a point. Though just about all of her confidence she was using to show off is basically drained away in a single second, feeling something warm on her face, something that she needs a few moments to recognize is the girl's hand. ]
W-Well, I've got both of those in spades... [ It's not really a fair tactic, getting close to her like this, touching her, having long black hair and an intimidating presence, it hits far too many things that make Nonon's legs feel weak. But she doesn't know this woman either, and ends up taking a slow step back, looking... a little scared about what she just felt. ]
...Well, there's other reasons too she feels more trusting of Cinder than maybe she should. ]
I don't see why not. What's the point of wearing a perfectly tailored outfit and not showing it off a little?
[ Nonon grins a little confidently, her hand cutting through the air to make a point. Though just about all of her confidence she was using to show off is basically drained away in a single second, feeling something warm on her face, something that she needs a few moments to recognize is the girl's hand. ]
W-Well, I've got both of those in spades... [ It's not really a fair tactic, getting close to her like this, touching her, having long black hair and an intimidating presence, it hits far too many things that make Nonon's legs feel weak. But she doesn't know this woman either, and ends up taking a slow step back, looking... a little scared about what she just felt. ]
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[ cinder follows pyrrha's lead with a considerable amount of grace, stepping and spinning when required to. when she returns to pyrrha's arms (wow charlie calm yourself), cinder's response to pyrhha's unassuming remark is a soft upturn in her lips as she adds on more "praise" to her previous statement. ]
—And you're quite the dancer.
[ despite the fact that it sounds like the adulation pyrrha has grown more than used to, there's an edge to her words. a hidden meaning that cinder sees her for more than from what she's heard and what she's been told. that underneath the guise of "warrior" and of "perfection", there is a person. one made of flesh and blood like any other and one that can be severely weakened like any other.
and as she formulates a plan for the days to come, it amuses her that their dance remains a friendly gesture with pyrrha not recognizing the threat of cinder being so close to her. it amuses cinder even more so that through this, pyrrha shows signs of believing herself to be exactly as cinder has described her.
as "invincible".
when the song comes to an end, cinder releases pyrrha from her obligation of their dance; completely sure that her ulterior motive of evaluating the girl up close and personal would be dismissed. but cinder is generous and she curtseys gratefully towards her accommodating partner. ]
Thanks for humoring me. [ and in more ways than one............... ]
[ cinder follows pyrrha's lead with a considerable amount of grace, stepping and spinning when required to. when she returns to pyrrha's arms (wow charlie calm yourself), cinder's response to pyrhha's unassuming remark is a soft upturn in her lips as she adds on more "praise" to her previous statement. ]
—And you're quite the dancer.
[ despite the fact that it sounds like the adulation pyrrha has grown more than used to, there's an edge to her words. a hidden meaning that cinder sees her for more than from what she's heard and what she's been told. that underneath the guise of "warrior" and of "perfection", there is a person. one made of flesh and blood like any other and one that can be severely weakened like any other.
and as she formulates a plan for the days to come, it amuses her that their dance remains a friendly gesture with pyrrha not recognizing the threat of cinder being so close to her. it amuses cinder even more so that through this, pyrrha shows signs of believing herself to be exactly as cinder has described her.
as "invincible".
when the song comes to an end, cinder releases pyrrha from her obligation of their dance; completely sure that her ulterior motive of evaluating the girl up close and personal would be dismissed. but cinder is generous and she curtseys gratefully towards her accommodating partner. ]
Thanks for humoring me. [ and in more ways than one............... ]
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[ she weighs the added information in her mind, not really sure what to make of it. do people simply not notice the badge pinned to his lapel? but that isn't really important. she can't imagine how being a lawyer in a place like this makes much sense since there isn't a legal system far as she can tell; only dogmas and codes. ]
So you meet a lot of criminals? [ haha, oops. unlike in ace attorney land, she has the more common belief that prosecutors are goods and d.a.'s are the bad guys. like her. ] Have you taken anyone here as a client?
[ she weighs the added information in her mind, not really sure what to make of it. do people simply not notice the badge pinned to his lapel? but that isn't really important. she can't imagine how being a lawyer in a place like this makes much sense since there isn't a legal system far as she can tell; only dogmas and codes. ]
So you meet a lot of criminals? [ haha, oops. unlike in ace attorney land, she has the more common belief that prosecutors are goods and d.a.'s are the bad guys. like her. ] Have you taken anyone here as a client?
[ In the wake of the dance, Pyrrha is left floundering, hands clasping behind her back when she remembers what to do with them. The moment before that decisive movement had been gangly, almost awkward, as she had struggled to know what to do with herself. Her empty arms, her warm hands. ]
Not at all.
[ Her smile, when it comes, is respectful, unfeigned. She hasn’t decided how she feels about her enigmatic dance partner yet, but Pyrrha isn’t about to be cold. ]
The pleasure was all mine.
[ The curtsy is returned, as elegant as anything Pyrrha does. ]
Not at all.
[ Her smile, when it comes, is respectful, unfeigned. She hasn’t decided how she feels about her enigmatic dance partner yet, but Pyrrha isn’t about to be cold. ]
The pleasure was all mine.
[ The curtsy is returned, as elegant as anything Pyrrha does. ]
Well... I do happen to meet a lot of criminals, but usually they're not the ones who are initially accused. Out of all the clients I've taken, only one was actually guilty.
And no clients here, sadly. They won't let us practice law here, so I've been having to make due with different work.
And no clients here, sadly. They won't let us practice law here, so I've been having to make due with different work.
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That's incredibly useful. [ a playful smirk. ] Especially to someone like me.
[ the last part is said quite quietly, more for her own ears than anyone else's. for what reason could a woman exuberant with youth require a catboy that's practically immortal? well, if he allows it then maybe she'll become further inclined to tell. for now, however. she offers a hand to him for a shake because he's deserved the honor by now. ]
My name is Cinder Fall, by the way. I don't quite remember when I've had so much fun... talking.
That's incredibly useful. [ a playful smirk. ] Especially to someone like me.
[ the last part is said quite quietly, more for her own ears than anyone else's. for what reason could a woman exuberant with youth require a catboy that's practically immortal? well, if he allows it then maybe she'll become further inclined to tell. for now, however. she offers a hand to him for a shake because he's deserved the honor by now. ]
My name is Cinder Fall, by the way. I don't quite remember when I've had so much fun... talking.
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[ there's something pleasantly entertaining to see how little she needs to say to garner such a reaction. such indignation. cinder tends to blend in the background but she has something of a weak spot for the "villainous taunt", some may say. the dancing to cinder is already quite boring, quite dull so she's more than ready to step it up a notch. ]
Well, aren't we're impatient? Alright. How about something a little more complicated?
[ with that, cinder doesn't really offer much of a hint as to what she plans. instead, she quickens up her steps and lets go of her partners hand. like releasing a yo-yo, she expects her to spin elegantly and come back.
which isn't too complicated, assuming she doesn't trip. ]
[ there's something pleasantly entertaining to see how little she needs to say to garner such a reaction. such indignation. cinder tends to blend in the background but she has something of a weak spot for the "villainous taunt", some may say. the dancing to cinder is already quite boring, quite dull so she's more than ready to step it up a notch. ]
Well, aren't we're impatient? Alright. How about something a little more complicated?
[ with that, cinder doesn't really offer much of a hint as to what she plans. instead, she quickens up her steps and lets go of her partners hand. like releasing a yo-yo, she expects her to spin elegantly and come back.
which isn't too complicated, assuming she doesn't trip. ]
[ close your mouth when you chew, ruby.
but cinder doesn't say that aloud obviously. instead, she merely observes her. half-amused, half-exasperated because her greatest threat really is just a naive little girl. ]
You'll choke if you inhale them like that.
[ now cinder is simply half-wishful. ]
but cinder doesn't say that aloud obviously. instead, she merely observes her. half-amused, half-exasperated because her greatest threat really is just a naive little girl. ]
You'll choke if you inhale them like that.
[ now cinder is simply half-wishful. ]
Strength, talent... a good fashion sense. You really do, have those "in spades".
[ cinder's arm drops to her side when she notices the girl back away from her. out of discomfort or fear, cinder can hardly tell but it doesn't matter. she isn't offended in the least and she makes sure that comes across in her expression. like a stray dog unsure whether to attack or heel, cinder merely stays still; allowing her to make up her choice on the matter. ]
Why so shy, all of a sudden? Don't worry. I don't think I could hurt you even if I tried. At least, tell me your name.
[ but despite what she's said, she isn't here to make a friend. she's here to collect a follower. her kindness is merely a feint. her cause nowhere near noble. but she can see that there's a flicker of use in this girl. and she hopes that somehow she might be blessed with vision. clear enough to see strength when it's offered, even if the origins of said strength are... questionable. ]
[ cinder's arm drops to her side when she notices the girl back away from her. out of discomfort or fear, cinder can hardly tell but it doesn't matter. she isn't offended in the least and she makes sure that comes across in her expression. like a stray dog unsure whether to attack or heel, cinder merely stays still; allowing her to make up her choice on the matter. ]
Why so shy, all of a sudden? Don't worry. I don't think I could hurt you even if I tried. At least, tell me your name.
[ but despite what she's said, she isn't here to make a friend. she's here to collect a follower. her kindness is merely a feint. her cause nowhere near noble. but she can see that there's a flicker of use in this girl. and she hopes that somehow she might be blessed with vision. clear enough to see strength when it's offered, even if the origins of said strength are... questionable. ]
[ cinder considers for a moment, leaving. to give off an aura of verisimilitude, as she often tends to. but she can see a blur of yellow darting out of the corner her eye, one that again brings to mind that idea of weaknesses and vulnerability.
following her scope of vision, she also notices a pair of party goers vacating their seats. it occurs her to that there may be further interaction to be had. their night together remaining open-ended, if cinder plays her cards right.
which, luckily, she often does. ]
How about we take a seat then? I'd really... like to have a chat.
[ cinder is already stepping past pyrrha before she's even been given a response. ]
following her scope of vision, she also notices a pair of party goers vacating their seats. it occurs her to that there may be further interaction to be had. their night together remaining open-ended, if cinder plays her cards right.
which, luckily, she often does. ]
How about we take a seat then? I'd really... like to have a chat.
[ cinder is already stepping past pyrrha before she's even been given a response. ]
Then is there much point to carrying your attorney badge? Advertising for a line of work you're unable to practice seems... counter-intuitive.
[ just admit you like presenting your badge to random strangers... ]
What kind of work do you have here? Hopefully, something useful?
[ despite phrasing it like a question, it definitely comes across more like a complaint. ]
[ just admit you like presenting your badge to random strangers... ]
What kind of work do you have here? Hopefully, something useful?
[ despite phrasing it like a question, it definitely comes across more like a complaint. ]
[His ears perk up a little with the added little line, and he was starting to figure a little out about the woman standing in front of him. She had certainly given off a certain atmosphere and the idea of what she wanted was all but clear to the warrant officer now. Grinning, Schrodinger took her hand and shook it.]
It has been interesting to say the least. Usually I get bored talking this much and find something more interesting to do.
It has been interesting to say the least. Usually I get bored talking this much and find something more interesting to do.
[ The problem is... Nonon felt something strange in herself that she isn't sure she likes. Not right now. Not right when she's only been here for a short time, away from the person most important in her life... who seems to bear a tiny bit of resemblance from the girl in front of her. ]
I-I'm not shy. I just wasn't expecting that. If you wanted to dance or something then you should just say that instead of touching me. [ Nonon narrows her eyes just a little, as if sizing up Cinder. She's... far too pretty than Nonon should think of someone, but her strange sort of demeanor puts her a little on edge, like she can't tell if Cinder is a friend or enemy. Mostly, Nonon's never been flirted with quite like this, and she's unsure of how to handle it. ]
Nonon Jakuzure. From Honnouji Academy, one of the Elite Four of the Student council. [ Nonon talks herself up, to make herself seem more important. Though why is she trying to impress Cinder...? ]
I-I'm not shy. I just wasn't expecting that. If you wanted to dance or something then you should just say that instead of touching me. [ Nonon narrows her eyes just a little, as if sizing up Cinder. She's... far too pretty than Nonon should think of someone, but her strange sort of demeanor puts her a little on edge, like she can't tell if Cinder is a friend or enemy. Mostly, Nonon's never been flirted with quite like this, and she's unsure of how to handle it. ]
Nonon Jakuzure. From Honnouji Academy, one of the Elite Four of the Student council. [ Nonon talks herself up, to make herself seem more important. Though why is she trying to impress Cinder...? ]
[The first thing that pops into Rio's head, after scrambling to catch her steps and ricochet back towards Cinder, is that she did that on purpose to embarrass her. She manages, but not without stumbling and going wide-eyed for a moment at the lack of warning. Staring for a moment with her mouth hanging open, she decides about then that revenge is going to become a necessary step here.
Eventually. At this point, she's pouting fiercely; this one doesn't play fair at all. She'll have to find a spot to sneak something in, too.]
May I ask if your definition of "complicated" entails catching people off guard and expecting them to adapt?
[In what is a blatantly hypocritical effort to one-up her, she swings them both in a half-circle and initiates a wedding-style dip at a convenient crescendo in the music, locking her hand into Cinder's and pulling so that they're both aiming for the floor, all in an effort to see either her foot come off the floor or her balance pushed out of whack, whichever comes first.]
Eventually. At this point, she's pouting fiercely; this one doesn't play fair at all. She'll have to find a spot to sneak something in, too.]
May I ask if your definition of "complicated" entails catching people off guard and expecting them to adapt?
[In what is a blatantly hypocritical effort to one-up her, she swings them both in a half-circle and initiates a wedding-style dip at a convenient crescendo in the music, locking her hand into Cinder's and pulling so that they're both aiming for the floor, all in an effort to see either her foot come off the floor or her balance pushed out of whack, whichever comes first.]
...Force of habit? [I just got this back after eight long years. I'm not about to stick in a drawer!] And I guess it reflects my hopes that I can find some way to practice her.
As for my work... well, I guess 'useful' depends on your point of view. But I've been playing piano at the casino and also working as a talent agent.
As for my work... well, I guess 'useful' depends on your point of view. But I've been playing piano at the casino and also working as a talent agent.
[ oh, well. wishes really do come true. cinder gives her a look that says "i told you so" but stays perfectly still and doesn't even move the slightest inch. ]
Are you okay?
[ like a true villianess, she idly wonders if she can draw out the pain of ruby's choking and suffocating by playing "let's see how long cinder can prolong performing the heimlich". ]
Are you okay?
[ like a true villianess, she idly wonders if she can draw out the pain of ruby's choking and suffocating by playing "let's see how long cinder can prolong performing the heimlich". ]
[ no. she won't. that privilege of "ruby's defeat" has already been reserved by someone else. although it would have been amusing if the struggle lasted a lot longer.
20 seconds is barely a watchable youtube clip. ]
No, I've kind of grown out of sweets. I like my treats to be a little... hot these days.
[ but does she mean spicy?? as usual cinder's timing is great and some waiter who's basically serving a canape with whole chili peppers walk by and cinder picks one up for ruby. ]
Want to try? It should go well with the chocolates you just had. [ never minding the fact that she just choked on said chocolate. ]
20 seconds is barely a watchable youtube clip. ]
No, I've kind of grown out of sweets. I like my treats to be a little... hot these days.
[ but does she mean spicy?? as usual cinder's timing is great and some waiter who's basically serving a canape with whole chili peppers walk by and cinder picks one up for ruby. ]
Want to try? It should go well with the chocolates you just had. [ never minding the fact that she just choked on said chocolate. ]
[ cinder pauses. considers her response. like yes, child. you grow out of things like sweets and superheroes. although cinder doesn't realize that in certain communities, that would make her the anomaly. ]
Nothing is forever.
[ what creepy fairy tale did you lift that off from, cinder? ]
Nothing is forever.
[ what creepy fairy tale did you lift that off from, cinder? ]
My bad, then.
[ in response, cinder softens her outward demeanor. tilts her head innocently as she pushes a stray hair behind her own ear. her aggressiveness in this department has always been read as threateningly so it's an unintentional after-effect of such standard usage. cinder doesn't mind though because it's clear enough that nonon is mostly being shy and not unappreciative of her abrupt boldness. ]
Nonon... [ she pronounces it slowly. foreign names weren't unfamiliar territory but one without color basis meant very little to her. as a result, that told cinder that they weren't from the same place at all. and that's... a good thing. ] Call me, Cinder. Then how about now? Would you like to dance?
[ when the music changes into something cinder could dance to— a concerto, she assumes. mozart, perhaps?— she offers a hand to her though this time much further away from nonon's person. if she wants to feel like the knight to her queen then who is she to discourage? cinder is in a sudden shortage of people that will willingly lay down their lives for her, after all. and she can't have that. not here. ]
[ in response, cinder softens her outward demeanor. tilts her head innocently as she pushes a stray hair behind her own ear. her aggressiveness in this department has always been read as threateningly so it's an unintentional after-effect of such standard usage. cinder doesn't mind though because it's clear enough that nonon is mostly being shy and not unappreciative of her abrupt boldness. ]
Nonon... [ she pronounces it slowly. foreign names weren't unfamiliar territory but one without color basis meant very little to her. as a result, that told cinder that they weren't from the same place at all. and that's... a good thing. ] Call me, Cinder. Then how about now? Would you like to dance?
[ when the music changes into something cinder could dance to— a concerto, she assumes. mozart, perhaps?— she offers a hand to her though this time much further away from nonon's person. if she wants to feel like the knight to her queen then who is she to discourage? cinder is in a sudden shortage of people that will willingly lay down their lives for her, after all. and she can't have that. not here. ]
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