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Post by Shiloh on Jan 4, 2021 7:34:43 GMT -8
Shiloh took a deep breath. She had approached the Institute hidden by her abilities in a hope that nobody around would be able to see her. She didn't need any questions as to why she was visiting the Meta School, yet again. Taking a deep breath, hidden mostly by the building, she dropped her ability. Her body screamed at her as it realigned itself with the natural order of things, and she leaned against the wall, wrapping her arms around herself. She was lucky enough that there was nobody around to attack her. Shuddering, she took a deep breath, her anxiety demanding that this was a bad idea. What was she even doing here? She whimpered, dropping down to a sitting position and curling into a slight ball, trying to catch her breath. Deactivate Mode: Immediately after deactivating her Chameleon effect Shiloh is disoriented and suffers from severe, crippling anxiety and severe muscle fatigue. More than that she draws the immediate attention as everyone in proximity can't help but to look at the strange girl who wasn't there moments before, who suddenly appears. Already aggressive individuals feel aggression towards her, specifically, and GM must roll for their ability to control said aggression. (Must wait 2 posts before it can be Activated again)
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Post by Xapham on Jan 4, 2021 8:24:08 GMT -8
There would be a shadow up above like that of a birds, if Shiloh looked up she would see something coming closer and closer the front yard of the mansion. As it neared she would see that it wasn't a bird but a man, with Giant brilliant white wings and a familiar looking halo! Xapham would land on the ground bending his knees with the landing. As he stood his wings would retract as he made his way to the door, it would appear he hadn't noticed Shiloh yet.
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Post by Shiloh on Jan 4, 2021 8:59:40 GMT -8
Shiloh shuddered as the angel landed. She felt like she was going to be sick, and her body continued to quiver. Whimpering softly, she opened her mouth to call out to him; after all, he was the entire reason she was here.
No words came out, however, and her green eyes filled with tears as she struggled. Why? Why was she so damn weak?
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Post by Xapham on Jan 4, 2021 9:22:11 GMT -8
Xapham would be making his way towards the door when he felt the girls distress, which screamed louder to him than any voice ever could, he rushed over to Shiloh.
"Oh your poor soul hold a moment I shall sooth thy soul."
He would say as he held open his hands and a harp would appear. He would then play a soft soothing melody that would speak to Shiloh's inner self-doubt and anxiety, quieting them and pulling forth her comfort and confidence.
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Post by Shiloh on Jan 4, 2021 9:46:35 GMT -8
She flinched from him as he arrived, struggling with herself. She wanted to say something, to tell him he didn't have to... but that harp music...
She took a deep breath, resting her head on her knees as she tried to focus on the music, rather than on her own self doubts. She took a couple of deep, calming breaths, the effects of her dropping her cloak calming at last.
After a moment or two, Shiloh would hum softly along with the harp. She didn't know what song he was playing, or if he was even playing a song in particular, but the music helped. In a way, it reminded her of Adelaide, of WR and DJ... of her little family.
She took a deep breath and nodded into her knees. "Thank you..." she whispered.
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Post by Xapham on Jan 4, 2021 14:53:57 GMT -8
"Of course child. How are you feeling? What bring you here I wonder?"
He asked as he stood up and helped Shiloh stand if she accepted.
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Post by Shiloh on Jan 4, 2021 15:03:34 GMT -8
She stared at his hand for a moment before realizing that he was trying to help her up. Accepting, she managed to get to her feet. Her legs were a bit shaky, but her anxiety and fatigue were almost completely gone. She took a deep breath and glanced down at her feet. How was she supposed to go about this?
"I... needed to talk to someone. Someone that would... understand certain things. And I thought of you."
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Post by Xapham on Jan 4, 2021 15:59:44 GMT -8
He smiled warmly, and nodded.
"Of course my child. Come, lets get to my office where you can speak without anyone eavesdropping."
If she agreed he would lead her to his office. Once there he would encourage her to take a seat.
"In here you are safe. You can say anything you want and it will never leave this room."
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Post by Shiloh on Jan 4, 2021 16:01:31 GMT -8
She followed after him silently, keeping her head ducked, almost like a child being led to the principal's office. She was so focused on what she was going to say, and how she was going to say it... and consistently and regularly tried to psyche herself out of it. Xapham was not the person she should be talking to, she kept thinking. She should be sitting down with Adelaide...
But at least she was making baby steps.
She took a seat, her posture rigid, and glanced around his office. Taking a deep breath, she stared down at her hands, which were folded in her lap.
"D-do you remember... when you first met me?"
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Post by Xapham on Jan 4, 2021 16:14:55 GMT -8
Xapham nodded.
"I do, you were hidden from my typical sight, but I was able to see that bright light inside of you. Even now it shines so bright it's hard to see you, and very strong true self."
He would nodding approvingly.
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Post by Shiloh on Jan 4, 2021 16:19:35 GMT -8
She blushed furiously and ducked her head, not entirely sure what to say in response to a compliment like that. She reached up to gently ruffle her own hair, giving a little shrug.
"I... I lied to you... and I'm sorry." She glanced up at Xapham for a moment before returning her gaze downward. "I've... been lying to everyone... I have spent my whole life hiding, and that's... a difficult habit to b-break..."
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Post by Xapham on Jan 4, 2021 16:27:53 GMT -8
"No need to apologize to me, my child. I shouldn't have pressed you as I had. That wasn't fair to you or the life you had built and it could have cause many issues for you. For that I am sorry."
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Post by Shiloh on Jan 4, 2021 16:39:50 GMT -8
She gave a little shrug. She wasn't sure what she was supposed to do or say, here.
"Nobody... knows. Not even my best friend... I haven't told anyone anything, at all... and I haven't figured out the... ins or outs of my ability? I know the basic of what it does, but... nothing else."
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Post by Xapham on Jan 4, 2021 16:52:21 GMT -8
"That is the costs of growing up as you have. Always hiding, and hiding so well that not even your own could find and take care of you... While impressive it did prevent you from ever learning about a critical part of yourself. Now, you've built this life of lies, that have you tangled up so tightly you feel like you're about to burst and you don't know what to do or where to go."
He would say as he stared at her.
"Does that about sum it up?"
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Post by Shiloh on Jan 4, 2021 16:55:24 GMT -8
When he said it like that, it felt even worse. Her head bowed a bit further, her shoulders raising. She closed her eyes tightly in hopes of keeping the tears at bay as she nodded.
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