3rd l o s t s o u l ~ [Action]

[mmmfilletofsoul]

[Cheyenne is lost. The whole village still looks weird and there are things all over the ground in the most inconvenient places. And although she feels quite indifferent about her costume for the most part, those high-heels have done nothing but gotten in her way with every step she takes. Literally, as a matter of fact. She was just on her way out when she stumbled on her feet, tripped on a pumpkin, and slammed into a wall. No real harm done, save for her bruised pride. Unfortunately, this habit of tripping is beginning to become more than just an occasional blunder: she's tripped at least 12 times since leaving her apartment.]

[As it stands now, she was just on her way back to community house 6 when, after spending more time watching the ground than counting the buildings as she walked by, she found herself in a section of town she couldn't immediately recognize. She even took a chance and peeked her eyes over the edge of her new red blindfold to see if she could more readily recognize the area. But really, without a point of reference, it was no use.]

[She soon gives up and decides to sit on the edge of one of the small bridges around town, dangling her feet over the edge just above the river and probably wishing she could just kick those awful shoes right into the water.]



[[ooc: If you haven't already done so, please check out Cheyenne's Permission Post! And as an extra side note, for the most part, she isn't going to be able to see anyone's costume. Unless it's something that completely changes their basic shape. And even then, she might assume that's how they look normally.]]

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[illusional]

[You'd think, given her ability to sense souls around her, she'd be careful about sitting on a bridge where anyone was underneath. Obviously today wasn't a day to be thinking clearly, and there's a small gasp when the cold water splashes her legs.]

[She moves in a way so that she can look under the bridge at whoever is down there... or rather, show her face so they are aware that she is up here.] I hope you do not take offense, but I was under the impression that only trolls lived under bridges, as far as human folklore goes.

[consultmybooks]

[Giles is busily trying to clean the water off his glasses] Sorry about that. I certainly didn't intend for that.

...and I don't actually live here.

[illusional]

It's fine. It was merely water, after all.

[She tilts her head to the side.] I should hope not. Even if one is accustomed to living outside, beneath a damp bridge would be rather unappealing in the colder months.

[consultmybooks]

It's not all that comfortable now, but it's the quietest spot near the river I could find.

[illusional]

What is it you are doing down here, if you don't mind my asking?

[consultmybooks]

Trying to speak with Sona, the water spirit.

I'm...not quite sure if she likes me or not. This is the second time she's responded by splashing me repeatedly.

[illusional]

[So that was the other presence that just left.]

So you are trying to learn the magic here? I've heard about its existence from the guide but little else in regards to it... is it difficult?

[consultmybooks]

Depends on the spirit and the person in question.

Nala, for example, will talk to almost anyone. Sona, however, seems to think I'm a bit too boring to bother with right now.

[illusional]

That is not very kind of her. Still, I suppose if you persist, eventually she'll answer you.

[She glances around. Filial spirits were different from creatures with souls, but she could still sense their presence to a degree.] ...though it appears she's moved away from this point along the river now, so you would have to try a different area.

[consultmybooks]

Not surprised. [He gets up, still trying to get the water off of his glasses] Still. She is talking with me, which is a noted improvement.

Sorry again about the splash.

[illusional]

As I said before, seeing as it was just water, it is fine. Had you been attempting fire magic, I suppose I would have been a tad more upset. [Now there's an understatement. Then again, maybe not with her. A "little upset" goes a long way.]

[consultmybooks]

[He laughs nervously] Y-Yes, well. Won't be trying fire magic for a good long while, and certainly not under the bridge.

[illusional]

I can imagine as to why. Only the desert seems to be a safe place to practice such a magic... I believe it would be rather difficult to accidentally light sand on fire.

[consultmybooks]

At the very least, I know a friend who can teleport, so I won't have to walk that far.

[illusional]

"Teleport"? [Tilts her head to the side.] Such a power truly exists?

[consultmybooks]

Yes, it does. Remarkably accurate, too - the last time I was teleported, the person doing so managed it to within a few feet.

[illusional]

How mysterious. I have never heard of such a power outside the fairy tales I've heard in passing back in my previous world. Although, considering the sorts of creatures that exist in this village, I should not find it surprising to see such things here.

[consultmybooks]

You'll adjust to it.

How long have you been here?

[illusional]

In two weeks time, I will have been here for two months.

[consultmybooks]

In one week's time, I will have been here for two months.

We must have arrived during the same cycle.

[illusional]

Is that so? I heard that a great many people arrived during that same cycle. I wonder if such a thing is meant to happen again soon.

[consultmybooks]

Apparently, we were the first in a long while. Who knows if the cycle will fix itself or continue as it has?

[illusional]

I suppose that is something that remains to be seen. I would think it better that fewer people were brought here altogether. I can't imagine most creatures would enjoy being removed from their home world.

[consultmybooks]

I certainly don't. But no one asked me.

[illusional]

I'm sure if they only took those who were willing, the population would be much smaller. From what I've gathered thus far, I'm one of the few who is indifferent in regards to which world I am in.