She had a spring in her step as she moved gracefully through a sea of people shuffling down the city streets. It wasn’t like anything important was said between the two of them but just being able to laugh and put her worries away if even for a moment was wonderful. She felt like she could take on the world and maybe this was a sign that things were starting to look up for her. At least that is what she thought until she felt a large hand gripping her wrist, yanking her sharply into a nearby alley way and covering her mouth with their free hand so she couldn’t make a sound. Reyna instantly felt her body slammed into the brick wall once she was dragged far enough from sight, the rough texture snagging against her clothes and scraping at her skin. She glared at her attacker, the asshole wearing a sickening grin as he pinned her.
“Hey there kitten, just hand over the bags and empty your pockets. No one has to get hurt but struggle and I can’t make any promises that my hand won’t slip.” he purred in her ear causing her noise to scrunch at the closeness as well as the foul scent of alcohol that clung to him. The hand helping pin her to the wall shifted so she could feel something sharp threatening her side and she tried to remain calm. She had gotten out of worse scrapes than this ...she couldn’t think of any right now but she was sure she had. If she tried to push him away, she risked being cut from the knife practically digging into her already or she might be weaker and he would follow through with his threat. She was trying to think of a good distraction but nothing was coming to mind. There was only one thing she might be able to do and it wasn’t really an option she was happy about either. Reyna slowly moved the hand he allowed free to the shoulder that held her laptop. She grabbed hold of the strap acting as if she was going to comply to the demand when she suddenly jerked her head to the side to loosen the hold on her mouth just enough to bite down harshly on the offending appendage.
Her attacker yelped, pulling back in pain and surprise. She still felt herself flinch at the slight pain at her side, the shock causing him to stumble back but still being close enough to slice. She let go of her hold on his hand, ready to make a run for it when she felt the hood of her jacket being yanked. “You crazy bitch! You made a big mistake.” He hissed angrily. Reyna struggled, her fingers desperately trying to get the zipper down as she pushed herself forward to resist being closer to him. The grip on her hood switched to her hair and she hissed, tilting her head back a bit when suddenly all his movements stopped. She noticed the shock on his face, the sudden panic even though nothing had happened, and the words she heard next even stunned her for a moment. “What the fuck!?! Why can’t I move!?!” She blinked, slowly crouching down to free her hair from his grip and untangling the rest with her hands.
She stood before him, staring in awe and normally, she would have felt sorry for someone randomly not being able to move but in this situation she found it hard to care. In fact, this asshole was gonna get at least one lesson. Reyna stepped closer, crouching once more and throwing a good amount of force into a swooping kick to knock his feet out from under him. Straightening up, she gave one more slamming kick in the gut for good measure. “You got what you deserved you fucking prick!” She snapped before spitting in his face, turning away and sprinting back out of the alley way. She didn’t care that all of a sudden he was screaming nonsense as she made her way back onto the streets and she certainly didn’t care as more people rushed down the alley to see what was the matter. She just wanted to get the hell out of there.
Reyna felt herself shake now that she was out of the situation. She licked her lips before taking a deep breaths and trying to calm herself. She doubted he would come after her again but it still made her nervous all the same. A nagging feeling was tugging at her suddenly causing her to lick her lips again and pause. Why did she taste something sweet? In fact, why didn’t her mouth taste the coppery sensation of blood? She knew she had bit hard enough to break his skin. She put a hand to her mouth, indeed a red substance showing which had her wiping it on her hoodie. ’What the hell is wrong with me!?! She shook her head, scurrying back to her little apartment and wanting to forget everything that just happened.
The moment she made it inside, Reyna placed both laptops on the coffee table and plopped onto the couch. She looked at the new hole in her clothes with a frown, making a mental note to sew it back up later. She zipped off the hoodie, tossing it away and letting it fall where it would. She peaked at the fresh wound at her side which actually didn’t look too bad or deep luckily but would still need to be cleaned. She yanked off the tank top carefully, her side still protesting at the motion. She headed for the bathroom, grabbing the hand towel, wetting it with water and soap before cleaning the area. It stung like a bitch but better to do it right then have a problem later. Reyna put some ointment on and placed a patch over it, selecting one of her baggier soft shirts to pull on for now. That being taken care of, she moved to the laptop bag that was not her own and pulled out the contact card. ’Adalbert Von Hardt, huh? Well isn’t that fancy. There is no way on Earth I could call him that. Maybe a nickname? Adal sounds like something a stripper might pick. Bert sounds way too childish ...hmmm….’
She typed in the provided number and held her breath, letting out a relieved sigh when it went to voicemail. She listened to the voice talk, rolling her eyes as it dragged on before finally she heard the sound of the beep to begin her message.”Hey Von, this is Reyna….you know, the girl from the cafe? I have your laptop here with me. I tried to wait as long as I could for you to come back but…... Anyways, let me know if you want to meet up again or I could drop it by the listed address if that sounds good to you. Hope you have a great day and if I don’t end up seeing you….thank you for brightening my day.” She clicked end, glad to be over with that and moved to the fridge to find something to eat since the muffin has been a complete flop. The choices weren’t looking promising though and she wasn’t sure she was ready to venture out.
She pulled out one of the paper menus she had for take-outs and deliveries before punching in the number. She made her order from Lucky Star quick and simple, now just having the matter of waiting. Reyna knew that ultimately she would she to go pick it up but it gave her a while to relax and get over what just happened. She really should invest in pepper spray or something. At least leaving the laptops here, she would be less of a target. She pulled out her notebook, one she had been ignoring for months since the band was on rocky terms right now. It is why band members shouldn’t date. Everything just went to shit if you weren’t careful. It was why she had no passion to do anything or try but today felt different. Reyna grabbed a pencil, scribbling down thoughts and potential ideas. There was a lot of erasing and re-writing which was only stopped when she saw the time.
When she finally arrived without a hitch, she made a quick change of plans and asked if it would be alright to dine in. The family restaurant was a peaceful atmosphere to her and she could use that right about now. They didn’t seem to mind the change and let her pick a spot which she happily chose one of the two seater tables. That being done, she slowly unpacked her order, getting back to work on the song she was trying to write. Now, Reyna usually wasn’t their song writer since she had the voice but felt she was lacking the talent to make anything decent for lyrics. It was bugging her though, parts of a melody and words stuck in her head so she thought...why not write them down? Even if it sucked, no one would see it and it wasn’t like she would perform it.
The day we meet really wasn’t the best My heart a sinking stone inside my chest Just wanted one little thing to go right But suddenly you were standing in my sight
Bite my tongue, just tried to play nice Damn it, I really wanted to put you in a vise It wasn’t till you turned around That I found my guard dropping down
If there was one thing I could do It’d be waiting for another chance with you And if there was one thing that I could say It’d be thank you for taking my worry away
The time we spent was surprising to me Never thought strangers could talk over tea We smiled and laughed like it was a blast Should’ve known these moments don’t last
In a flash, I found myself all alone Sitting there thinking of the unknown Simply wondering if you’d be back Now I have no idea how to even act
If there was one thing I could do It’d be waiting for another chance with you And if there was one thing that I could say It’d be thank you for bringing joy to my day
Hello everyone! This one has started but we were only a few posts in when we lost one of our players. You could easily catch up at this point and I’ll give summary if needed! Hope to see your interest.
If you've ever taken a road trip through the pacific northwest, you've probably seen a bumper sticker for a place called Gravity Falls. It's not on any maps, and most people have never heard of it. Some people think it's a myth. But if you're curious, don't wait.
Never mind all that! Gravity Falls is a normal sleepy town in Oregon, just ask anyone that lives here. The only oddities that can be found are the ones at the Mystery Shack, meant to dazzle and amaze the tourists. Sure, locals will firmly state not to wander around in the forest but who wouldn’t tell you that? Have you seen what could be lurking? It is much safer to enjoy the town or take a trip to the various attractions held at somewhat nearby locations. Heck, maybe even visit the lake, pool, or arcade. Enjoy our fun summer holidays like Summerween or Founder’s Day! Huh? Phone glitches? Well we are in a heavily wooded area, did you expect it to be perfect? Images? Well, that is quite the imagination you have there. Look, if it isn’t harming you then it is best to put it out of your mind.
I see....look, each of you have your own reason to be here but why don’t I give you some advice? Don’t go poking around. Don’t go asking questions. Keep your weird experiences or what you think you saw to yourself. There are few you can trust and even more that are against you. No one wants to risk the past repeating itself. It is better if it stays a forgotten memory. The more you learn, the more dangerous it can be. It might help you in the long run or it could be the lead in for the ultimate downfall. Some secrets are meant to stay that way.
Alright, so if you don’t understand the above, allow me to illuminate a bit. It is summer time in Gravity Falls and whether or not you are just visiting is irrelevant. You being here has unknowingly set events into motion. You are not aware of your importance yet but you will in time. For now, there are mysteries to be found, people to meet, and adventures to be had. This will take place long after the events of the show so please don’t ask about cannon characters because there will not be any. Sorry to disappoint but there is a good reason.
Profile
Hey kid, what’s your name? Huh, interesting...you look more like a... [insert cipher wheel symbol you want] Depth perception is kind of a problem for me. Why don’t you save me the trouble and tell me how you look? [Photo or Description] How old are you anyway? Why don’t you lay your past on me? What are you even doing here? Anything else you wanna share? Go for it!
Rules
Communication. There is a reason this one is on top! If you have a problem with anything, at any time in this RP than please feel encouraged to talk with me. Speak up, I am not a mind reader but I do want everyone to enjoy themselves as much as I can.
The first also leads into this one, if you are going to be gone for a few days then please notify me. That way we can work in you being gone so everything doesn't come to a stand still. I do not expect everyone to be posting 24/7, after all this is supposed to be fun and entertaining, not pressuring. However, there's no fun with characters being away the whole time without notification if they're still interested in participating in this RP at all.
If you have an idea, please share it! Speak your mind! I want everyone to be a part of this RP. The growth and the movement of it all.
If you have read all my rules than put any symbol from the cipher wheel at the bottom of your profile
You must post at least one paragraph minimum (5-7 sentences per paragraph). More is always good.
You can play a maximum of two characters unless permission has been granted by me
The chiper wheel symbol is a lie so put the word illuminati at the bottom instead. Making sure not too many people skimmed. Be sure to read the rule under this one cause it is important and I will know straight away if you didn't read it.
After your initial post, you most wait for two other people to post before you may post again. Sometimes conversations may force a post to have to be sooner but maybe not. This is so players are not left behind or only two people having a convo.
Have fun and welcome to my magical RP!
Symbol
Pine Tree: Majoras End - Jackson Price Shooting Star: Akayaofthemoon - Amelia Price Question Mark: Double - Yancy Yogel Stitched Heart: Rabidporcupine - Jeremy Lindall Spectacles: AmpharosBoy - Ludwig Blanchard Holy Mackerel: AmpharosBoy - Sidney LeBlanc Bag of Ice: Polaris North - Garfield Pollard Llama: sassy1085 - Gilberta Elio Six Fingers: Pentagram: KiwiTime - Persephone
Remember! Reality's an illusion, the universe is a hologram, buy gold! Byeeee!~
Hey guys, I just wanted to let you know that there is no need to rush on posting but I will probably make a post soon and keep us rolling. If you are no longer interested then please let me know so I can open slots back up.
Thanks and have a great day you guys! Looking forward to seeing your posts.
Thank you at @sassy1085 for communicating with me in private about posting.
@rocketrobie2, I hope you are alright. You have been off 5 days so I know you have not seen the message above. Please respond when you return and let me know if you are still interested. Luckily, you have not posted yet but in the future please try to let me know when you will be gone.
Communication was my main rule. I don’t mind that there is no posts but I do mind that neither of you have even responded to the message above whether it is to say you are busy, not interested anymore, or anything else. It is kind of disappointing. Please communicate and let me know what is going on. I am not a mind reader. I have a lot of patience but only when I know what is happening.
Amelia’s eyes glittered with excitement at the sudden prospect of another adventurer out to learn the mysteries of this place. She couldn’t help but smile brightly, jutting her hand out to give a thumbs up in approval. This was one deal she would be happy to take part in and she couldn’t wait till Jack found out. She hoped he would be as excited as she was. She leaned slightly to the side, glancing behind Ludwig to see if any other people needed to be lead to the inn but that didn’t seem to be the case for the moment so she gave a soft shrug to herself. She turned her attention back on the boy before her and waved her hand in a ‘come on’ motion, waiting till he caught up to her. She made sure to take only a slight lead this time, that way if he wanted to talk to her it would be better than walking backwards and she could pass the notebook easier.
They walked together for quite a ways down the dirt path near the road side. It was much more peaceful now that Moe wasn’t being smothered in floofy hair which in turn saved Ludwig from random pain. She was still captivated by the tiny squirrel but that was for another time. For now, it was best to get her partner situated since the last thing anyone wanted as to be without a place, especially when night rolled around. Amelia scribbled out quick note, holding it out for the other to read as they continued.
Just like she had stated, up ahead on the left side of the road was their destination. It was large wooden building that appeared to be rundown, it’s age clearly showing at this point. Dark clouds loomed above the structure as if threatening a heavy thunderstorm even though it was a nice sunny day practically everywhere else. A sign hung just near the iron gate that surrounded the estate, letters fancifully carved to read ‘Innkeep Inn’ though it wasn’t as cheerful looking as one might hope. The two carefully made their way across the road before Amelia pushed open the gate, it giving a loud screech in protest as she did so.
The porch creaked under each step they took but she paid no mind to it. She gripped the iron handle, pushing the door open before lifting up the door’s knocker and letting it clink down to draw attention. A gruff, "What'chu want?", rang out as Ein popped around the corner to stand behind the counter. Amelia smiled softly with a wave to say ‘hello’ before jumping to the side dramatically, arms flared out to present Ludwig as if he were something amazing to behold. She was gonna blame working at the Mystery Shack for that one since you had to be over the top sometimes. The fact was, guest were always great and if she could send people Ein way then she would. It wasn’t just because it was the only place in the middle of everything either. She simply thought he was an honest and nice guy.
Hey guys, I just wanted to let you know that there is no need to rush on posting but I will probably make a post soon and keep us rolling. If you are no longer interested then please let me know so I can open slots back up.
Thanks and have a great day you guys! Looking forward to seeing your posts.