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 Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 4:08 am
Riley did not approve of giving up so easily. Amrita stoked a flame of anger within the Illithid, but she tried to dampen it before she responded.
It's supposed to feel weird. This is not your body, nor will the new one we are making be, until you get used to it. The point is to overcome the weirdness, and try to make do. If you're just going to give up now-
She mentally bit her tongue, and tried not to snap at the ghoul.
This is why I brought you to a place where you feel most comfortable. I am trying to make it easier on you. But you have to make the effort to try, as well, Amrita. Otherwise, you will simply remain in your own body out of sheer, childish stubbornness.
Riley did not subscribe to the method of gentle education.
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 3:33 pm
Well, ouch, that stung! Amrita flinched at Riley's dulled attmpt to scold her. Riley was right of course, but at the same time, Amrita felt that the Demoness was very, very wrong.
No, it's just...it's weird because...isn't my body. L-like...like type. Your feet...they're the right way, I can't walk. Amrita was in a rush to defend herself, but that did not stop her from sounding upset. Your heart is beating, I feel funny...but you're alive, so... Amrita stressed unhappily, finding 'alive' to be the only word that fit. I'll never have a body with a beating heart or lungs that move. Not even Baital could possess a living body! This...this feels wrong to me. I don't...I didn't...I never... meant to give up! I haven't given up! The ghoul was fighting to keep her voice even; she had possessed near skeletons, she had wandered around in her true skin for a while, and the body she had arrived in; she had never felt any of the things Riley's body was letting her experience.
But...I HAVE been trying! She said again, stubbornly. She practiced almost every day, trying to get out!
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 4:13 pm
Secretly, Amrita's response pleased Riley to no end. She felt the strength, the stubbornness, the sheer will that was going into her words, and that was -exactly- the kind of thing she was going to need. Outwardly, however, Riley showed no signs of pleasure. No, she sounded just as irritated as ever.
Yes, there are differences. Yes, it is hard to walk for you. Yes, this will not be the same as what you will experience when you get a new body. No, I do not actually care about any of these things, and neither should you. You will keep trying, because this is the practice that is available to you. I cannot kill myself and turn my hands around just so you can have the appropriate type of practice for your new body. Do you understand? This is what I can give you, and this is what you shall use.
Riley was goading her - she tried not to be obvious about it. Now. Keep your excuses to yourself, my dear, and get up. Walk. Take control.
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 4:44 pm
Ooou, the irritation was very, very clear. Amrita could practically feel herself shrinking with every word Riley uttered. As angry as she sounded and as right she still was, she couldn't help but feel like she was getting the short end of the stick. Riley was supposed to be helping her, wasn't she? This didn't seem like it was helping at all. There was no point to this and frankly, she was getting somewhat irritated. Which was a feat for her. W-well no, you can't, but... She started timidly, but her attempted complaint was washed over by the command she was given.
No. Amrita said suddenly, firmly. I...I mean.... No, Amrita! Stand your ground! There was no help in doing it this way! I won't. You're not understanding me! You can't tell someone to practice running by swimming! Amrita didn't know this for sure, but she was pretty sure the two methods were drastically different. I'll get up and walk with your body the moment you walk in mine! Then Riley would understand! She'd know how difficult it really was!
Let me out! If Riley told her off again, she'd have to try something different.
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 5:38 pm
If Riley had control of her own body, her facial features would have lifted in lieu of a smile. As it stood, her face looked angry with the features Amrita prescribed it, instead. But the mindflayers internal reaction was kept close under wraps as she quickly, and quietly, answered the demand.
No.
There was no explanation, no further discussion, not even a compromise. Riley's one, solid word echoed in Amrita's mind, leaving her with nothing to grab on to for the argument to continue. She simply refused.
And it was here she remained silent, no longer giving Amrita any instruction. She was indignantly quiet, as if to say 'You want out? Get out yourself.'
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 5:49 pm
Oh yes, Riley's face certainly looked angry thanks to the Vetala. The refusal and the silence was almost as aggrivating as the demands she had once made, and Amrita had just about enough of this. She wanted out, she wanted to leave and go back to her own room, she just wanted to be done with this.
Fine! Amrita grumbled, lifting Riley's hands. If Riley wasn't going to let her out, she was going to get out herself, the only way she knew how! Clawed fingers clasped tightly against the sides of Riley's head, and then pulled on the flesh like she was pulling off a very tight, stuck-on mask. While she fought with the body, she accompanied it with a mental pull, trying to heave herself out of control of Riley's and back to her own.
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 6:35 pm
While Riley's face did not necessarily appreciate being ripped off, the physical representation of pulling herself out of the body was enough to trigger her mental capacity to do so. Amrita's conscious ripped out of Riley's mind before her hands managed to do the same (Thank Jack for little blessings), and she was back in her own body with a startling jolt.
Riley's own body was left prone for a few seconds, and as such, it crumpled helplessly to the ground. Riley took her time in regaining all of her functions, before pushing herself up again and brushing herself off. She lightly brushed the clawmarks that were quickly turning red all along the edges of her face, and it was here her expression finally lifted in a mouthless grin.
Very, very good, Amrita. She purred victoriously, turning to lay on the grass directly in front of the ghoul and stare up at her with crescented eyes. I am so very proud of you, right now.
By the affection in her voice, it was clear Riley had been hoping for this all along.
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:04 pm
It was like having the wind knocked out of her, though she had never truly experienced such a thing before. Like Riley, Amrita stayed down for a little bit even despite the awkward position the body had flopped in at the beginning of their little test. She did it. She got out of Riley's body! Well, Riley's mind, whatever! She was out! She did it, by herself! Too stunned to cheer, Amrita merely sat up, wide eyed and surprised.
"I...I did it." She breathed out, happy to hear her own voice and work her own jaw; the unmoving insides, the backwards feet and hands...oh this was so much better. How did the living ones handle it?! Aaagh. Startling, she looked down at Riley and the way she seemed to be smiling.
"...You did that on purpose?" She still seemed surprised and she was definitely still in the 'stunned' phase of her pride, but it was making sense now.
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:11 pm
Riley sent an affectionate nudge to soothe the ache of a hard-working mind, and just as a soft reminder that she wasn't the hard mistress she sometimes made herself out to be. Amrita. She responded in a sharp, amused voice. I do everything on purpose.
She sat up again, only to continue and stand. Her hand stretched out for the other ghoul to take. We are done here. Let us retire inside and relax. I believe we have both earned it. And then, perhaps, a chat with Malodore? It should be informed of your readiness.
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:27 pm
...Riley did everything on purpose? Oh dear. She could barely do anything on purpose, that was a little distressing to hear. Then again, there was a couple years and their species were leagues apart so...it was to be expected. Sad, but expected. The nudge was comforting on it's own, and as the shock of actually succeeding faded, she started to realize just how much effort that took...and yes, she was starting to feel rather exhausted.
Riley thought she was ready. Riley thought she was ready! Amrita brightened considerably, no matter hoe tired she was. She did it, she did it, she did it! And Riley was PROUD Of her! Eeee this was awesome! All of the stubborn anger had completely melted away, now a thing of the past.
"...Okay!" She cheered, climbing back onto her awkward feet with the ease she couldn't accomplish with Riley's body, her small hand slipping in to grasp the offered one. "I'm...very sorry about your face." She said then, her expression dropping after she took note of the claw marks on her friend's face. "I didn't mean to pull that hard." Oh but she did, at the time.
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Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:46 pm
As soon as Amrita was on her feet, Riley released her hand, and wrapped her arm around the ghoul's shoulders. Don't worry. It will heal. Besides, the end result was worth it. So very worth it.
She radiated pride, as she lead Amrita back to the dorms, intent on letting the ghoul get a nice, long rest before it was time to speak with Malodore.
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