003 - third luminescence ; armor and grails (backdated to 4/13)

[ladyofluminosity]

[The feed turns on to a certain blond, standing somewhat close to the camera. She adjusts her webcam slightly before stepping back. She's dressed strangely, in what appears to be partial armor. And from the look on her face, she isn't quite sure what to make of it.]

So, I found this in my bag. I know I didn't pack it, because I don't remember having anything like this before I left. It's pretty light-weight considering [She moves around a bit to demonstrate] but I have no idea where it came from. I definitely wasn't expecting to find a breast place in my bag!

[But did the fabric underneath have to be so... tight-fitting? She felt awkward showing off her stomach and legs in something like that...]

I found something else too.

[She walks back up to the camera, reaching for something behind it, and pulling it out. A small, solid gold chalice, with simple etchings around the body of it.]

It's weird. I'm not sure what other me would have used this for, but I get this strange feeling whenever I hold it. I can't really explain. Has anyone seen anything like this? It looks like a goblet, but I can't for the life of me figure out why I would need something like this...

[She sighs.]

Anyway, I'm starting school tomorrow, and I'm a little nervous. I've never been to a public school before. What should I expect? I know there are a few people from LCHS, so some advice would be great. What teachers are good? Should I completely avoid cafeteria food? What are the need-to-know things I should, well, need to know?

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[duette]

[ Harper laughs too. ]

Nope! Not allowed. If anyone tries anything funny... [ She balls her fist. ] — I'll give them a piece of my mind!

[ "mind", right ]

Anyway. [ Dropping her stance, she leans in the doorway. ] Did anybody have answers about that? Your armor. Totally cooler than what I got, by the way.

[ladyofluminosity]

[Please don't break anyone's face on her behalf, Harper.]

[Luci takes a deep breath before shaking her head.]

Not a thing. Although someone else got armor immediately after seeing mine. [That was kinda awk]

Any no way! I like your look much better! Not as much to be self-conscious about.

[duette]

There's totally stuff to be self-conscious about! If I was going to get super abilities, the least they could do is make my outfit match!

[ Not some fluttery ballerina princess get-up, hmph. ]

But I guess I'm really lucky, that mine didn't make more pop up. Maybe this was like a welcome back freebie?

[ladyofluminosity]

Yeah, that was a bit...

[Uncomfortable? Awkward? Weird?]

Interesting.

But I like your outfit! I would trade you in a heartbeat, and I don't even like girly things!

[duette]

[ Harper waves Luci off. ]

What does that say about me, I wonder! I like girly things, and this is absolutely, one-hundred-percent too girly.

[ Of course, she ruins the illusion of anger by breaking into giggles. ]

Armor and lasers though, hmm...

[ladyofluminosity]

Well, I think it's cute at least.

[She laughs.]

I really don't know. I kind of take it as it comes. Somehow the two don't seem to go very well together in my head, though.

[duette]

I think we feel the same way about the "not going together very well" problem, at the very least.

[ Dancing around with music notes made out of energy? Maybe she could believe that. Suddenly knowing magical karate? Not so much. Harper finally enters the spare room, going to take a seat at the edge of the bed. ]

Do you have everything together? For tomorrow.

[ladyofluminosity]

I doubt we're the only ones.

I think so.

[She frowns a bit.]

This is the first time we haven't gone to school together since I can remember. It feels weird.

[duette]

[ Harper plops her hands down in her lap, folding her fingers against one another. ]

It is weird, a little bit! I suppose that's the trade-off, to have you staying here.

[ladyofluminosity]

That's true. I get to see you every day either way.

[She still isn't quite sure about the whole public school thing. She's heard stories.]

[duette]

We'll still have our homework and study sessions, even if that sounds completely awful.

[ She taps her fingertips together enterprisingly. ]

So! Come on, out with it. What are you nervous about?

[ladyofluminosity]

[You got her.]

I've known basically everyone in our class since middle school. Going to a school where I don't know most of the people in my class is a bit intimidating.

[duette]

Here we are, part of some stupid magic cult network, and still... [ A knowing half-smile. When she wanted to, Harper could be remarkably astute. ] Going to a new school is scary.

[ BUT PSH LIKE THAT'S GOING TO LAST. ]

But how many of us go to LCHS, now?

[ladyofluminosity]

I know, it's really silly, but I'm still worried about if I'll fit in or not.

[Totally illogical, yes, but it makes perfect sense in her head.]

...That's a good question.