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Post by zuyuri on Nov 15, 2023 2:07:07 GMT
Dorothea’s smile and laugh were a little quieter than usual. Her sing was useful in distraction, but honestly, that was about it. Besides, it didn’t last forever. “Well, just let me know if you need want to be carried to class or fed grapes by the hand by cute boys at lunch.”
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Post by angelofmusic1992 on Nov 19, 2023 16:16:54 GMT
Bella and Utena laughed at that, and the metal on Bella's body receded a little bit. Maybe this wouldn't be so hard to deal with after all. She'd be glad to have her regular powers back though. She felt almost naked without them.
Almost as if reading her mind, Utena commented "I wonder how everyone else caught up in that blast is dealing with their switched powers." Were they freaking out like Bella? Or more calm about it? Utena liked to think she wouldn't panic, but she knew just imagining herself in the situation was different than actually being in it.
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Post by zuyuri on Nov 19, 2023 22:48:43 GMT
“I just hope that no one is getting hurt,” Dorothea joined in with the reins expressing concern about the whole power switch. For her, that was a green flag in a person. Anyone who showed concern, no matter how bad the situation was, was a person she wanted in her circle of friends. Popularity was nice, but she admit, it could get a little stale. Relying on smaller numbers had its niceness.
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Post by angelofmusic1992 on Nov 28, 2023 23:34:10 GMT
"Agreed," Bella replied. Hers could get a little crazy when they were out of control. She hoped whoever had them was doing okay.
"Might have to wait and see about that," Utena said. "Someone might take advantage of a power they think is cooler than their original one." She would probably be guilty of that herself, depending on what she got. If she got the power of flight or super strength, she might not be able to resist trying it out for a while.
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Post by zuyuri on Nov 29, 2023 1:41:53 GMT
Dorothea pursed her lips thoughtfully. Sone of her matte lipstick smudged when they returned to normal. The thought of people’s abusing a power that didn’t belong to them scared her. That was how some supervillains were created, and she didn’t like thinking of seeing her friends as enemies should that happen.
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Post by angelofmusic1992 on Dec 5, 2023 0:39:45 GMT
Bella could see Dorothea a little worried about that possibility. "It probably won't happen," she said, hoping to reassure her. "I mean, I know some of the kids around here are kinda...well, yeesh. But they probably wouldn't do that."
Utena followed Bella's lead. "Yeah," she agreed. "And even if they do, we can kick their butts. Right?"
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Post by zuyuri on Dec 5, 2023 1:06:52 GMT
Dorothea played with her hair nervously. “I don’t usually do the whole physical combat thing…unless it’s Shakespearean fencing or staff combat.” Her rapier was still in its hilt ticket behind the steamer trunk in her room. She had brought it to weapons class maybe once, but seeing the other students and their monstrous weapons made her insecure. “I prefer the peacekeeping method.” She sighed. “Not exactly heroic, I know.”
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Post by angelofmusic1992 on Dec 9, 2023 15:39:49 GMT
"I don't think there's anything wrong with that," Bella said. In an ideal world, violence wouldn't be necessary to stop people from doing bad things. She knew some villains just couldn't be stopped that way, but it couldn't hurt to try, right?
"Don't worry, I'll protect you," Utena said with a grin. She didn't always try using her words when it came to resolving problems, but she just couldn't help herself sometimes. If she got mad or a friend was in trouble, she sprung into action without thinking. She knew that was probably going to get her in trouble one day, but for now, there hadn't been any serious consequences.
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Post by zuyuri on Dec 9, 2023 17:14:08 GMT
Dorothea gave a small laugh. So the cliche of twins that acted opposite of each other was true. Bella had been on the same page as her, wanting to be the consoled, meanwhile Utena immediately became a mama bear. It was sweet in both ways. “Sounds like you two are in the right place.”
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Post by angelofmusic1992 on Dec 13, 2023 3:18:03 GMT
That made Dorothea smile a little bit. Maybe she worried about a lot of stuff the same way Bella did, she was just better at managing it most of the time. Oh well, Utena was still ready to jump into defend her if her siren powers weren't doing any good.
"I think our next class is soon," Utena said. "Think you can tackle some bookwork Bella?"
"As long as it doesn't involve anymore science experiments," Bella said with a laugh. The metal was mostly gone, save for one hand and foot, but that was manageable. She could still go about her day even if it wasn't completely gone.
((Want to wrap this up?))
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Post by zuyuri on Dec 13, 2023 3:53:50 GMT
“Also remember your breathing,” Dorothea reminded Bella. “Not only is it good to keep that metal at bay, but it’ll keep your beautiful voice working.” Her voice teacher always said that a person’s voice was like any musical instrument; the less it was taken care of, the more it could be damaged. She didn’t need laryngitis during a battle. Though Dorothea did take comfort that Utena would help in battle. Just before she could ask the twins any more social questions, the bell echoed loud and clear. Welp, the science labs were down, meaning she had a free period. Maybe sneak off campus.
“Don’t let me keep you two! I’ll see you both later, and in glee practice later this week, Bells!” Waggling her fingers, Dorothea sashayed back to the building. Sure, her powers weren’t used, but at least comforting a friend saved the day.
((End thread))
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