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Jul. 26th, 2012 12:07 amHorst has been here three days. It's been a busy, hectic, well-fed three days but he's more than ready to go home or find someone he knows. Or, failing that, make friends with someone so he can say he knows them.
[Horst is awake after the event ends, and for the first time all week he heads outside. He hasn't had his PCD on, or if he has he didn't answer it. And in fact he's not planning to now, but the verdammt thing is in his jacket pocket.
He has Basil the stuffed rabbit under one arm, and the sock puppet held in a fist. He fills it with a few rocks, ties it off, and throws it so far the PCD wouldn't have been able to see it even if it had been angled in its direction.
The feed times out before he can be bothered to realize it's on.]
He has Basil the stuffed rabbit under one arm, and the sock puppet held in a fist. He fills it with a few rocks, ties it off, and throws it so far the PCD wouldn't have been able to see it even if it had been angled in its direction.
The feed times out before he can be bothered to realize it's on.]
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Jul. 27th, 2011 01:02 am"There are a lot of nerves, Xerxes."
Like these, the ones in her breasts--Lucifer rarely toys with those when Break is male.
Like these, the ones in her breasts--Lucifer rarely toys with those when Break is male.
[It's possible Horst is the happiest person in Adstring right now. He's outside, lounging on the grass, in the sun.]
[Horst is, as usual, up on the roof well after midnight. And he's stitching something that vaguely resembles this sock puppet.]
Severus, I don't suppose you could conjure up some thimbles? And maybe an apron and some curlers to complete my ensemble.
[He flashes a grin at the PCD.]
You know what this place needs?
If so, tell me. I was thinking perhaps a real restaurant, but that seems like such work.
Severus, I don't suppose you could conjure up some thimbles? And maybe an apron and some curlers to complete my ensemble.
[He flashes a grin at the PCD.]
You know what this place needs?
If so, tell me. I was thinking perhaps a real restaurant, but that seems like such work.
[Horst is sitting on the wall, and he lies back and sets the PCD down behind him. It can catch sight of the moon overhead and, sometimes, Horst's hands. Sewing.]
You know, it's summer and I'm sleeping quite a bit more--consider it my hibernation period. But that's really not much of an excuse not to get to know all these newcomers, especially with so many people leaving....
I'm Horst Cabal. I run a bar, sometimes. I'm going to start a school--everyone is welcome to attend or teach a class.
You know, it's summer and I'm sleeping quite a bit more--consider it my hibernation period. But that's really not much of an excuse not to get to know all these newcomers, especially with so many people leaving....
I'm Horst Cabal. I run a bar, sometimes. I'm going to start a school--everyone is welcome to attend or teach a class.
Shall we take bets on whether or not zombies are the worst thing we'll see this year?
[Horst is lounging on a couch near a fire, a book open and on his chest.]
I realized, with all the new arrivals especially, we have a pool of unusual skills here. Would anyone be willing to teach a few classes? For instance: I could teach...oh, bar tending. Card dealing. Physics and labwork--you know, whatever there is interest for.
The ponies could teach 'Frolicking 101'. The angels could teach 'Offending Someone in Two Words or Less'.
[PRIVATE to RACHEL]
Have you done opera at all?
[Horst is lounging on a couch near a fire, a book open and on his chest.]
I realized, with all the new arrivals especially, we have a pool of unusual skills here. Would anyone be willing to teach a few classes? For instance: I could teach...oh, bar tending. Card dealing. Physics and labwork--you know, whatever there is interest for.
The ponies could teach 'Frolicking 101'. The angels could teach 'Offending Someone in Two Words or Less'.
[PRIVATE to RACHEL]
Have you done opera at all?
[Accidental Video]
May. 17th, 2011 05:00 am[Where is your favorite scruffy vampire tonight? Apparently he's out by the Taj Mahal.
He's exploring the doors, tapping the windows, and when he finally finds a safe way in the PCD skitters off his belt and turns off as it slides across the floor.]
He's exploring the doors, tapping the windows, and when he finally finds a safe way in the PCD skitters off his belt and turns off as it slides across the floor.]
[If there's one thing Adstringendum is good at, it's yanking people around. Where Horst had been laughing and giddy the night before, he's...well, not now.]
Mina was sent home. I'm sure those of you who knew here are aware, but....
[But he personally checked everywhere she could possibly have gone. Just in case. Hope springs eternal, they say.
As he shuts off the feed, there's the faint sound of something German-sounding. Or maybe it was just static.]
[A few hours later: Private Video to Raven]
Are you awake?
Mina was sent home. I'm sure those of you who knew here are aware, but....
[But he personally checked everywhere she could possibly have gone. Just in case. Hope springs eternal, they say.
As he shuts off the feed, there's the faint sound of something German-sounding. Or maybe it was just static.]
[A few hours later: Private Video to Raven]
Are you awake?
[An hour before dawn, Horst's PCD clicks on. He's in the very small, windowless space he calls a room, but he's grinning. His voice is barely above a whisper, since this room--like the one in the church--is connected to Johannes's.]
Greetings, gentle viewers. I hope you haven't forgotten the previous lessons in the care and feeding of a necromancer. Tutorials resume soon.
Greetings, gentle viewers. I hope you haven't forgotten the previous lessons in the care and feeding of a necromancer. Tutorials resume soon.
[The PCD clacks and the view shakes a bit, but finally centers on Horst's happy face. He's up on a roof, with four bottles of liquor and a chair.]
Right, you bunch of nutters, I'm going to sit up here and watch you all run about.
Tyki, you want a drink? I'm up here in the sane corner of the world.
Right, you bunch of nutters, I'm going to sit up here and watch you all run about.
Tyki, you want a drink? I'm up here in the sane corner of the world.
Merlin's gone.
[At least he's not breaking things this time. But if possible, he looks even worse than when Johannes left.]
I'm...I need a few days away.
[To sneak around with Yuca, yes, but also toheal broken heart do manly stuff like smash beer cans on his head instead of crying.]
Raven, can you look after Alice? Please?
[At least he's not breaking things this time. But if possible, he looks even worse than when Johannes left.]
I'm...I need a few days away.
[To sneak around with Yuca, yes, but also to
Raven, can you look after Alice? Please?
[The feed begins early in the morning, just before dawn. It's impossible to say who's recording, because all it captures is the sunrise. And it's beautiful; the colors are vivid, the day is cold and it makes everything that much sharper.
The sun climbs over the horizon at last and there's a flurry of dust across the screen. The PCD turns off when the feed times out.]
[OFFLINE: a note to Raven]
Hey, Spatzi.
I need to speak to the Higher Ups. Hold it together while I'm gone, ja?
[It's not signed because, well, she'll know who it was from.
There's also a note to Alphonse, saying simply, 'Sorry. Watch after Negi'. The few herbs Johannes left that Horst recognizes are mixed into sachets for Killua, Kotarou, and Negi. It encourages dreamless sleep.
If your name is Tyki, you get a key to Horst's bar and a note: 'Help yourself.']
The sun climbs over the horizon at last and there's a flurry of dust across the screen. The PCD turns off when the feed times out.]
[OFFLINE: a note to Raven]
Hey, Spatzi.
I need to speak to the Higher Ups. Hold it together while I'm gone, ja?
[It's not signed because, well, she'll know who it was from.
There's also a note to Alphonse, saying simply, 'Sorry. Watch after Negi'. The few herbs Johannes left that Horst recognizes are mixed into sachets for Killua, Kotarou, and Negi. It encourages dreamless sleep.
If your name is Tyki, you get a key to Horst's bar and a note: 'Help yourself.']
Auuuugh I hate to do this, but my happy!muse has suddenly transformed into the most emotionally draining one of the lot. This wouldn't be an issue but long story short I got drafted into a conference and have to give a speech next month in front of the Dean, an international panel, and, oh yeah, a Pulitzer Prize winner who's going to award a scholarship. No big, right? Anyway my topic is extremely emotionally demanding, and so for my sake, emotionally draining RP has to be cut from my roster.
Erego: HIATUS FOR HORST.
I'll finish up his dreamscape stuff since it predates Johannes leaving and it is, well, kind of cathartic to write an extremely violent vampire. However, there won't be any new logs for him for a while I'msorryguys D:
For terms of RP just assume he's up and about but he won't be seeking anyone out or...really doing much besides drinking and gambling and disappearing for a few days.
Lucifer, Cameron, and Face are still active as can be. Carry on!
Erego: HIATUS FOR HORST.
I'll finish up his dreamscape stuff since it predates Johannes leaving and it is, well, kind of cathartic to write an extremely violent vampire. However, there won't be any new logs for him for a while I'msorryguys D:
For terms of RP just assume he's up and about but he won't be seeking anyone out or...really doing much besides drinking and gambling and disappearing for a few days.
Lucifer, Cameron, and Face are still active as can be. Carry on!
[Ah, the monthly saga continues. The PCD switches on to reveal Horst, and a tray of food.]
Hello again, gentle viewers. I thought in light of this latest event, it was fitting to show you the proper care and feeding of a Johannes Cabal. The most important thing, especially when you lot are out wandering from dream to dream, is not to let him sleep too much.
Since he is always armed to the teeth with either magic or a very heavy gun, I suggest bringing him a peace offering. [He gestures at the food.]
Remember, never attempt this without supervision.
[He manages to balance the tray, carry the PCD, and go down to the basement lab without spilling a drop.]
Good morning, baby brother, and please do note it is not actually morning. Not that you would know since you haven't--
[The room is empty. All of Johannes's carefully gathered supplies, his clothes, his Gladstone bag, gone.
The tray of food is the first to clatter, and then the only sound just before the PCD is shut off is a disbelieving whimper.]
[Horst won't be answering anything on the PCD for a while. Feel free to find him offline but he, well, won't be anywhere near the church, he'll just be around the woods and on rooftops. Also if you happen to live at the church you would probably have heard noises from the basement. That was not in fact a pack of moose, just Horst. Destroyin' shit before he left. Like ya do.]
Hello again, gentle viewers. I thought in light of this latest event, it was fitting to show you the proper care and feeding of a Johannes Cabal. The most important thing, especially when you lot are out wandering from dream to dream, is not to let him sleep too much.
Since he is always armed to the teeth with either magic or a very heavy gun, I suggest bringing him a peace offering. [He gestures at the food.]
Remember, never attempt this without supervision.
[He manages to balance the tray, carry the PCD, and go down to the basement lab without spilling a drop.]
Good morning, baby brother, and please do note it is not actually morning. Not that you would know since you haven't--
[The room is empty. All of Johannes's carefully gathered supplies, his clothes, his Gladstone bag, gone.
The tray of food is the first to clatter, and then the only sound just before the PCD is shut off is a disbelieving whimper.]
[Horst won't be answering anything on the PCD for a while. Feel free to find him offline but he, well, won't be anywhere near the church, he'll just be around the woods and on rooftops. Also if you happen to live at the church you would probably have heard noises from the basement. That was not in fact a pack of moose, just Horst. Destroyin' shit before he left. Like ya do.]
[Accidental Video]
Feb. 20th, 2011 07:41 pm[The PCD is set on a bedside table, so nothing is really the center of focus. The part of the window in view is carefully boarded up, and the bed is large and clean. And occupied.
Horst wakes the moment the sun is gone, just a twitch of the fingers at first and then a groggy mumble. He rolls onto his side, instinctively moving towards warmth. Yuca is next to him, though very much awake; the PCD can't see much of him at first, though.
Horst's arm snakes around Yuca's waist and pulls him closer.]
Hey. Fancy meeting you here.
...House is quiet. What'd you do with the kids?
[He sees the blinking light, makes a face, and turns the PCD off]
Horst wakes the moment the sun is gone, just a twitch of the fingers at first and then a groggy mumble. He rolls onto his side, instinctively moving towards warmth. Yuca is next to him, though very much awake; the PCD can't see much of him at first, though.
Horst's arm snakes around Yuca's waist and pulls him closer.]
Hey. Fancy meeting you here.
...House is quiet. What'd you do with the kids?
[He sees the blinking light, makes a face, and turns the PCD off]
