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[ Hello, we are here in comfy fit while (spins wheel uhhh) outside and.. apparently staring at the sky. It's not late enough that the night sky has kicked in but maybe that's what they're waiting for?
They seem to be paying no mind to anyone in the vicinity, keeping to themselves quietly. ]
They seem to be paying no mind to anyone in the vicinity, keeping to themselves quietly. ]
[ honestly this is so valid. taair is... also outside! he's coming free of one of the buildings, now no longer sexy but in his regular clothes. he's holding what looks like the Warm Egg from the other day in the crook of his arm, and his other hand is resting on the holstered book on his hip, and he's seemingly just enjoying the view.
or! talking to his little egg, maybe? there's a soft murmur here and there. however, once he's gotten his fill of whatever he's doing, he glances off and notices siffrin, and recognition lights up his face.
taair makes his way over - his voice is soft, but he calls out in greeting, warm smile on his face: ]
Enjoying the view, my friend...? Hello, Siffrin.
or! talking to his little egg, maybe? there's a soft murmur here and there. however, once he's gotten his fill of whatever he's doing, he glances off and notices siffrin, and recognition lights up his face.
taair makes his way over - his voice is soft, but he calls out in greeting, warm smile on his face: ]
Enjoying the view, my friend...? Hello, Siffrin.
[ I forgot to mention that Siffrin is at least wearing his default hat, which curves just enough to shade their face a little. No arms to be seen, apparently tucked inside the poncho until he perks up at the start of a voice. Almost as if not expecting to be approached.
The friend mention gets them to a blink a few, seeming unused until dipping their head a little. ]
Hello, Taair. [ A glance back up, humming a little. ] ..Sorta. Didn't get a good look at it last night so.. was wondering if there was anything familiar up there.
The friend mention gets them to a blink a few, seeming unused until dipping their head a little. ]
Hello, Taair. [ A glance back up, humming a little. ] ..Sorta. Didn't get a good look at it last night so.. was wondering if there was anything familiar up there.
[ a little creature made of shapes…none of this gestures or movements go unnoticed! But he doesn’t draw attention to them - instead, he follows their gaze up to the sky overhead, looking curiously to where the stars are beginning to blink into view. ]
I see.. and have you seen anything familiar, since?
I see.. and have you seen anything familiar, since?
[ Stars. Little by little, blinking into view. Siffrin stares, and stares, looking for anything familiar, anything that they can place together piece by piece. Silence fills with no reply. Just sitting there, watching and...
Eventually, they speak again. ] ..No. Not yet.
[ Their single eye flicks over, keeping him in their line of sight. ]
What about you?
Eventually, they speak again. ] ..No. Not yet.
[ Their single eye flicks over, keeping him in their line of sight. ]
What about you?
[ as he's asked, taair takes a similar silence - he looks up to the stars overhead, scanning the skyline for familiarity. the sight of the sky is one he knows intimately, after all, but after a long, thoughtful quiet of his own... ]
...No, neither do I. I've charted the stars quite a bit, at least from what I could see, and there's not a single constellation that looks familiar.
[ he finally looks back down to siffrin, with a little, hapless smile. ] It's a bit disconcerting, isn't it? To expect familiarity, and to see that a constant in the world has shifted.
...No, neither do I. I've charted the stars quite a bit, at least from what I could see, and there's not a single constellation that looks familiar.
[ he finally looks back down to siffrin, with a little, hapless smile. ] It's a bit disconcerting, isn't it? To expect familiarity, and to see that a constant in the world has shifted.
I have!
[ warmly. ]
It's a hobby, so I am no professional, but I like to make maps. Is that something you've done before, Siffrin...?
[ warmly. ]
It's a hobby, so I am no professional, but I like to make maps. Is that something you've done before, Siffrin...?
[ oh...
he watches siffrin for a moment - expression soft, brows just knit together. memory issue, is it... ]
... Well...perhaps for the ones here, you might help me chart them? If we could find supplies. [ with a soft little smile. ] Even if you do know how, or if you don't - it's something we could experience together.
What do you think?
he watches siffrin for a moment - expression soft, brows just knit together. memory issue, is it... ]
... Well...perhaps for the ones here, you might help me chart them? If we could find supplies. [ with a soft little smile. ] Even if you do know how, or if you don't - it's something we could experience together.
What do you think?
[ At that offer, Siffrin grows quiet, thinking, pondering... peering up and staring hard at those unfamiliar stars. Probably as equally as unfamiliar as back home. They feel tired.
(...) ]
..Would be nice to try. [ Something comes to mind, a small thought. ] I wonder if there's an orrery somewhere.
(...) ]
..Would be nice to try. [ Something comes to mind, a small thought. ] I wonder if there's an orrery somewhere.
[ me furiously googling time periods to see if this existed in convallaria survey says no ]
An orrery...? An astronomical technology of some kind...?
An orrery...? An astronomical technology of some kind...?
[ aaaaaaa GOD rest assured he has not forgotten about earlier which means when taair spots siffrin, he also jumps a little - and then immediately ducks his head down in a bow. ]
Siffrin... I'm - I wanted to apologize properly, for earlier. I'm so sorry, still.
Siffrin... I'm - I wanted to apologize properly, for earlier. I'm so sorry, still.
[ It comes, and it's as they expect it. It's how it happened the first time, and the times after that, and has happened here and--
A deep breath in, and out. Before they offer a quick shake of their head, they can say it. They've certainly said it more than once here already. ]
You're okay. Really. You didn't do anything wrong. It's... me. [ (You're the one that's wrong. Weird. A freak. Taair did nothing but what is a normal way to act.) ] I'm.. not really used to touch? So I tend to get.. surprised, I guess. When it happens, so. There's no need to apologize, if anything I should.
[ It isn't as if Taair was supposed to know that. That Siffrin is this unused to touch that when it comes unexpected they startle like a wild animal. ]
A deep breath in, and out. Before they offer a quick shake of their head, they can say it. They've certainly said it more than once here already. ]
You're okay. Really. You didn't do anything wrong. It's... me. [ (You're the one that's wrong. Weird. A freak. Taair did nothing but what is a normal way to act.) ] I'm.. not really used to touch? So I tend to get.. surprised, I guess. When it happens, so. There's no need to apologize, if anything I should.
[ It isn't as if Taair was supposed to know that. That Siffrin is this unused to touch that when it comes unexpected they startle like a wild animal. ]
That's the thing, I -
[ he shakes his head, though, and the words come out in a little bit of a rush, too, once he's heard them all. ] I'm not, either. Please - please, don't think anything less of yourself for such a thing. This week's - I'm not sure what has been going on, but I... as I'm sure you and many others have too, have felt this surge for affection that is completely unusual.
But - it's deeper than that. [ how does he get this across properly? there's a moment where he flounders again, and it reads all over his face. taair takes a breath, and out comes the secret: ]
...This is - Siffrin, this is the only the second time in my entire life I have ever been around people. Ever.
[ he shakes his head, though, and the words come out in a little bit of a rush, too, once he's heard them all. ] I'm not, either. Please - please, don't think anything less of yourself for such a thing. This week's - I'm not sure what has been going on, but I... as I'm sure you and many others have too, have felt this surge for affection that is completely unusual.
But - it's deeper than that. [ how does he get this across properly? there's a moment where he flounders again, and it reads all over his face. taair takes a breath, and out comes the secret: ]
...This is - Siffrin, this is the only the second time in my entire life I have ever been around people. Ever.
[ That quiet plea comes but Siffrin doesn't necessarily listen to it, too accustomed and used to having to deal with their own mistakes. Their own problems. Something out of pure instincts to think lesser of themselves. They frown quietly, but they nod a little. Choosing not to interrupt, but they do agree they have noticed those affectionate surges.
...But, that kind of yearning, that need for touch, it's already been there to begin with, so.. realistically, they probably wouldn't have noticed if it wasn't mentioned during the trial today. Their eye raises to watch that expression, a moment of clear hesitation, until those words murmur out to them.
(..Huh?) ] Only the second..? Why?
...But, that kind of yearning, that need for touch, it's already been there to begin with, so.. realistically, they probably wouldn't have noticed if it wasn't mentioned during the trial today. Their eye raises to watch that expression, a moment of clear hesitation, until those words murmur out to them.
(..Huh?) ] Only the second..? Why?
[ he does smile here - soft, brief. ] It... is a long story, but to sum it up briefly, it was... supposedly for my protection. In reality, it was less for that and more to be used.
[ ... ]
One of my greatest dreams has been to have friends of my own. I longed for it, as I got older. [ his profile after all - the personality type of lonely. ] And now, finding myself here ... I've been blessed with all of you. Each day of this that has passed by has been - current conditions aside - a treasure. Each conversation, each person I've gotten to know. Let alone the easy kindness with which others reach out their hands here for each other - I find myself struggling to get used to it, and wanting it evermore all the same. It surprises me every time, too.
So... that I could have leaned into one of those affections, and hurt a friend I have only just made by being thoughtless - the thought was devastating.
[ ... ]
One of my greatest dreams has been to have friends of my own. I longed for it, as I got older. [ his profile after all - the personality type of lonely. ] And now, finding myself here ... I've been blessed with all of you. Each day of this that has passed by has been - current conditions aside - a treasure. Each conversation, each person I've gotten to know. Let alone the easy kindness with which others reach out their hands here for each other - I find myself struggling to get used to it, and wanting it evermore all the same. It surprises me every time, too.
So... that I could have leaned into one of those affections, and hurt a friend I have only just made by being thoughtless - the thought was devastating.
[ As Taair talks, Siffrin listens, it's comforting to just have someone talk. It's nice to just listen to people talk. So they remain quiet, keeping their gaze on him as he listens, hearing him.
Their expression dips a little in a frown at the mention of his "protection" but it.. is likely not a thing now if it "was"? They don't ask, and they don't force him to share more of said story. Their gaze drops a little and they can sorta understand. Being surprised by some of the people's kindness here, the way they're willing to reach out, it's both good and...
(...) ]
It still isn't something for you to blame yourself for. You didn't know. And.. it's not like I blame you either. ..I'm glad you're able to experience new things here, good ones at that. You're a nice person, Taair. You deserve as much.
Their expression dips a little in a frown at the mention of his "protection" but it.. is likely not a thing now if it "was"? They don't ask, and they don't force him to share more of said story. Their gaze drops a little and they can sorta understand. Being surprised by some of the people's kindness here, the way they're willing to reach out, it's both good and...
(...) ]
It still isn't something for you to blame yourself for. You didn't know. And.. it's not like I blame you either. ..I'm glad you're able to experience new things here, good ones at that. You're a nice person, Taair. You deserve as much.
[ Tis library time!
Siffrin flavor is a winged fella, wings a fluffy soft white that poof just a little. They hang loosely at their back like they aren't too sure what to do with them.
Currently, they're walking up and down along the bookshelves in search of something. ]
Siffrin flavor is a winged fella, wings a fluffy soft white that poof just a little. They hang loosely at their back like they aren't too sure what to do with them.
Currently, they're walking up and down along the bookshelves in search of something. ]
[ my brother in winged christ :amen:
down one of these aisles is a familiar figure, also sporting a pair of wings, a brilliant blue. he's reaching upwards on his tippy tiptoes for a book, and once he gets it, he makes a little noise of success, and then glances over. ]
Oh...! Siffrin, good day! [ delight - he poofs up a little. ] We match. Are you looking for something in specific?
down one of these aisles is a familiar figure, also sporting a pair of wings, a brilliant blue. he's reaching upwards on his tippy tiptoes for a book, and once he gets it, he makes a little noise of success, and then glances over. ]
Oh...! Siffrin, good day! [ delight - he poofs up a little. ] We match. Are you looking for something in specific?
[ :amen:
Siffrin's own are just a matching white like the majority of their hair and attire, though they have a bit of a glittering tint to them like speckles of stardust. They blink once, before offering a smile. ]
We do. That makes you, Eupha and I today. [ birdies. ] Not really. Just curious to what they have around here... Did you find something?
Siffrin's own are just a matching white like the majority of their hair and attire, though they have a bit of a glittering tint to them like speckles of stardust. They blink once, before offering a smile. ]
We do. That makes you, Eupha and I today. [ birdies. ] Not really. Just curious to what they have around here... Did you find something?
[ The House of Cards seems pretty welcoming all things considered. Someone is definitely checking things around, a familiar shape of mostly white. Though their attention perks as they realize they aren't the only one here.
A gloved hand tilts their hat up, Siffrin does look a bit different at least appearance wise. If having two eyes now and their black dyed hair is anything to go by but they're still around the same age. A wide genuine smile shows. ]
Someone really decked out the furnishing here, huh? [ Winks cutely at Taair. ]
A gloved hand tilts their hat up, Siffrin does look a bit different at least appearance wise. If having two eyes now and their black dyed hair is anything to go by but they're still around the same age. A wide genuine smile shows. ]
Someone really decked out the furnishing here, huh? [ Winks cutely at Taair. ]
[ baby baby baby i want to chew siffrins icons every time i see them in cuteness aggression
oh! taair is poking his head around a corner, and he opens his mouth to say hello, then. pauses? pauses, at the look of siffrin, at that big smile. this week has been very strange, yet...
... well, he can't help himself, and he returns it - the wink is indeed very cute, and it gets him to huff a laugh, amused. puns are funny. ]
To say the very least. Good day, Siffrin! You're in a good mood, I see. Not... [ thinking... ] lost in the shuffle?
[ :D? ]
oh! taair is poking his head around a corner, and he opens his mouth to say hello, then. pauses? pauses, at the look of siffrin, at that big smile. this week has been very strange, yet...
... well, he can't help himself, and he returns it - the wink is indeed very cute, and it gets him to huff a laugh, amused. puns are funny. ]
To say the very least. Good day, Siffrin! You're in a good mood, I see. Not... [ thinking... ] lost in the shuffle?
[ :D? ]
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