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Post by Alagosa on Jan 30, 2020 19:46:12 GMT -6
A sigh escaped her lips as Maera's subject change happened. Family was something she didn't always enjoy talking about. It was something she often didn't have the best experience with. Small talk was another skill which was not the best for her. She tried as she was enjoying the company with Lawrence. He was easy to talk too.
"Reading is good. I tend to enjoy being in and around water when I can. Never really played a lot of board games. Monopoly and Clue where rather big ones. I can get behind a good card game. I am a mean gin rummy and cribbage player."
She glanced down as her finger slowly stopped its motion until flowers sprouted. It was her nervous habit as her cheeks grew warm. Her finger resumed the circles with the water. "When I get the chance, I like to go to the ocean. I find it rather relaxing. I love freestyle diving. I also enjoy reading a bit as well, mainly historical fiction. I know, not all that exciting."
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Post by kaywyn on Feb 4, 2020 16:04:15 GMT -6
"He nodded about the ocean. "I feel the same of most pa ks...must have something to do with our powers. And no I find it interesting to see the similarities and differences in all of us. And I may like fantasy and science fiction better but hey...reading is always a good thing." He said with a smile. Then he had a thought as he said "Card games are fun too..." He thought quizzically for a moment and asked her to wait with a smirk.
He went back to his room to get one of the few games he could find. It was a little of both a card and a board game. Best of all it was small and quick to carry around for occasions just like this. He came back with a small box that said "Tiny epic Kingdoms" on the top of it. He smirked "This should be a treat for you then...If you have the time. That is if you like resource management games." He said with a thought. " It has a little bit of card, dice, and board games all into one" He replied getting out the rulebook to show her. He had cards if she would rather play that but at least at the moment she seemed like the type that might want to try something new...
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Post by Alagosa on Feb 22, 2020 18:12:28 GMT -6
Maera's head nodded as he spoke about their powers. It would seem as if theirs worked in conjunction with one another. She enjoyed that they had a lot in common with interests, more than some of the others. She laughed softly as reading was something as an escape for her. She needed it from the trauma she experienced. She gave him a quizzical look as he went off.
She glanced out the window as she waited. Another sigh escaped as she watched others passed by. Her finger never stopping its motion as her thoughts wondered about what was happening on the mission. He slid back into his seat with a new game. She eyed it as he describe it. "I don't have too much going on at the moment. So, is it similar to Catan?"
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Post by kaywyn on Apr 1, 2020 11:37:50 GMT -6
Lawrence cocked his head a little but shook his head. "No. I mean it IS a resource game but not like Catan. Good game though" He smiled and opened the small box. "You see we each choose a color, faction and territory" He said showing her each of the cards. He winked "I'll let you choose first." He said smiling. "Otherwise it's about gaining resources, researching magic and building your tower. Priorities are based on your faction's abilities" He explained pointing to the cards. He also let her knowabout the meeples and how to play the game and how to go to war with one another "We shall see who gets the most points at the end and I'll let you know how to count them..." As well as explaining it he handed her the rulebook in case she had questions as they played. He knew himself and that he might misinterpret and he even admitted he had never done the war part of the game with anyone. He waited for her to choose her faction. Factions included Centaurs, Goblin, Merfolk, Lizardfolk, Dwarves, Undead, Dark elves, Valkyries, Orcs Humans, Constructs Elves, Sayters, Shapeshifters, and halflings. He smiled for her take her pick. this would be a fun game
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Post by Alagosa on Apr 18, 2020 13:12:41 GMT -6
Maera took the rule book from him as she wiggled her nose. She sighed as she was comparing to a game she knew with what seemed to be a similar concept. It was also a game that she was rather decent at. She gave him a nod at the mention of a good game. Maybe they could find a third player as two player Catan was not always the best.
She listened as he talked about the goal and the rules of the game. She flipped through the pages as she got a little more detail about come things. She looked at each faction though her mind was already made up. Merfolk just made sense with her, than again anything to do with water usually gets her. She grabbed blue for her color as she looked at him. It would be interesting to see what he picked.
"How about you go first so I can see how a turn goes?"
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Post by kaywyn on Jun 7, 2020 13:04:32 GMT -6
He took the first turn "First you see you pick an action. I am going to Patrol. Now you can do the same or you can collect resources based on where your meeples are"" He said explaining what he did as he did it. There were 4 other actions to be taken before refreshing them. He also explained about gathering resources during the turn. Lawrence game a wide smile and nodded. He explained the rules to her and saw she took to the game quickly. It was a very fun game and her being a fast study and having such a close game made it ever more fun to him. He was glad she was looking at the rules as well. He didn't even know how much time went by as they played, only that it was relaxing and a good change of pace for him to do this. In the end they were tied in points, which showed just how good she was. He looked at the tiebreaker rules and it said that in the case of tie first you see who had the most meeples in play. He counted and she did. He smirked and chuckled "Well well well, I see you have beginners luck" he teased as he announced her win and then said "Great job. that was fun. " He said and then looked with thought "How much of this mansion have you seen? If you would like we can either play another game or do some some other time and I can give you a tour of the parts of the mansion you haven't been able to see yet."
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Post by Alagosa on Jun 10, 2020 21:58:09 GMT -6
Maera listened and watched his first few turns before she ventured out on her own. She asked a few questions along the way as the rules seemed to contradict itself. As the game came to a close, she doubted that she pulled off a win. She would be happy if the numbers were close. She liked how it was close to a game that she loved to begin with. When Lawrence made the announcement, she laughed a little.
"That was unexpected. I was sure you were going to win. Though push a little more calling this luck, and I will make you eat those words. I am one with the sea. She never lets me down." She gave him a wink as a smile crossed her face. "Seriously though this was fun. I would like to play this again with you. Or another game with you. It's a nice change of pace. Plus it's fun hanging out with you."
She sat back as she let a sigh out. She had brief tour when she first came. She mostly stayed by herself as everyone got along together. She still felt like an outsider to this tight knit group of people. She focused on what she was the best at. She knew it would take a little more time, or at least she kept telling herself that. It be nice to have friends who knew about her powers.
"I have time on my hands. Mainly, just avoiding homework. You know how it is. I wouldn't mind seeing more of the mansion. I hear there is this danger room or something like that. I just stay in my room or the kitchen, mainly. Sometimes there is something I like on TV but that is rare. Orphanages taught me to be happy in a small space."
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Post by kaywyn on Jun 12, 2020 7:32:08 GMT -6
"Ah the danger room" When she talked about the danger room he smirked "One day I think you will dread that place. After we are all done with our studies we go there to train and put our powers to their limits. It's fun but...let me tell you it puts a strain." He sighed and stretched a little as if to say he had been there earlier that day.
He nodded to her suggestion and replied "And sure! Let's restart the game if you want to go another round. I don't have anything else to do...though hopefully that homework of yours is easy. I know what it's like to not want to do homework...but you don't want to procrastinate too much." He chuckled . He knew exactly what it was like trying to get out of schoolwork
"And hey you did well! I like a challenge after all. It's no fun otherwise" He laughed.
And when she said she stayed to herself Lawrence nodded "Yeah me too. I still would do whatever I could to help the team but sometimes it's just hard to connect with people so I get it. At least the people here are understanding." He shrugged as he got the game together to start the game up again.
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Post by Alagosa on Jun 13, 2020 16:15:18 GMT -6
"Ah, it seems as if you know it well. I am guessing that I will know the room soon enough. Professor X says that I need to learn the mansion and the occupants first as well as take some of his courses on powers before hoping on down there. I get the feeling it will be soon. Even though he knows I have overcome my past trauma, he states that stressful situations in the Danger Room can bring things out while in tight situations. It might be a few more weeks, I am guessing." She gave a little shrug there.
Her face brightened as he agreed to another round. Now that she understood the game a little more, she felt better with coming up with an earlier streagry to pull ahead. She knew part of it was luck as well. "It shouldn't take me too long to do. I have most of my paper written which is due next week as well as my dreaded math homework and some other bits here and there. I tend to stay on top of things. I can't let my grades slide or I would be kicked off the diving team."
She smiled at him as she squared her shoulders as she pointed to the merfolk. "I will be thy challenge, Sir Lawrence. Hand me the Merfolk. I challenge thee once again."
She giggled as her fake English accent was completely off. This was fun and she enjoyed doing it. She liked being able to sit and talk with someone about life or nothing. "This group is pretty tight. Everyone is mostly nice. I just feel like an outsider mostly. I suppose I need more time and to prove that I can handle myself as well."
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Post by kaywyn on Aug 15, 2020 12:34:08 GMT -6
Lawrence nodded "He's right about all if it. It's important to get to know all of us first and the mansion. Plus the minor training that you do everyday. He did the same with me and my own trauma when I first came here. The danger room puts everything in check so you have to be your best before going in. And sometimes we do group training depending on your powers. So getting to know people everyone here is rather important too. Trusting each other after all."
"You are on the diving team? Cool! And I agree. Studies are important. I'm sure you can balance both. From talking to you I can tell you are a smart woman. " He smirked at her when he said that
He would win this time. He changed his team up as he laughed about her English accent " And yes people in here are tight that is true but it's different than high school and cliques. Everyone here accepts each other. Not that there isn't differences or disagreements of course, but we're all family here. Even with me being the way I am I even have to say in the end we're all there for each other when the chips are down. In the end that is what matters."
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Post by Alagosa on Aug 22, 2020 18:21:09 GMT -6
For her, the game was still rather close. She frowned as he got the win. She tapped the side of the table as he confirmed everything she said. It was to have confirmation on her feelings and observations. She noted that he had a darker past as well. She chuckled as they were like two peas in a pod.
"Good game, Lawerance! I think in a round or two, I would have had you. Up for the best two out of three? Or do you have somewhere else to be? I don't mind a rain check."
She smiled as she paused for a moment, "If you are interested in watching the diving, you can come to my next meet in a week or so. I don't mind a little extra encouragement. I think some of the others come too."
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Post by kaywyn on Oct 20, 2020 20:11:05 GMT -6
Lawrence smiled "You almost had me! You are really good at this game" He chuckled. They both certainly understood each other for sure. It seems she understood as he did life sometimes handed you a lot more than you bargained for. It was nice to talk to someone like that. Someone who realized that life wasn't a bed or rose petals...those roses have thorns.
"And sure best two out of three. This has been a nice relaxing time away from the dreariness of studying." He said smirking.
"And I'll go cheer you on if I can. Let me know when and I'll see if I can go. Unless I have a class or study group I should be good to go." He said with a nod. he cleared the small board and went to start the game again. "This one is for all the marbles..." he rubbed his hands together and gave a sinister smirk.
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Post by Alagosa on Jan 16, 2021 22:17:52 GMT -6
Maera cracked her neck as he reset her portion of the board once again. She laughed as she looked at him through squinted eyes. It had been a long time since she has felt this relaxed around someone other than Hope. She loved having a sister of sorts as it made life feel a little more complete. She was apart of something, not just an outcast with a knack for things having to do with water.
She took up her cards as her face was blank. They proved to cause her to probably come back from behind if she did end up winning. She was ready for the challenge that he gave her. She tapped the side of her cheek as a few plans formed in her mind.
"I will have to check the calendar to be sure. I would hate to give you the wrong date. Feel free to bring a book if you are the only one there. I won't be insulted as they can be a little dull at times." She paused as she took her turn. "Do you do any sports or have favorites you like to watch?"
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Post by kaywyn on Feb 21, 2021 17:31:48 GMT -6
As the game went on he smirked a little. It was nice to have someone to talk to. Ever since Cyn left he kept to himself. After all it he felt for the most part it was better this way. Then times like these happened when he was glad to have a connection to someone. It made things a little happier, even if it didn't seem to last that long. H It was getting to be a close game for sure as well. He liked that. It was the most fun to have it be a race to the end. At her answers about her swimming and sports he said "I'm more of a bookworm, though I'll admit I follow football." he laughed "I'm from Boston originally, so though it will get me stares here in New York I'm a Pats fan...but it'll be our little secret" he said with a wink and chuckle. "Other than that I don't really watch sports. Reading and actually having fun playing board games or going out to riddle rooms, bowling, or things of that nature are much more fun to me." He made his next move which at this point kept him in the lead.
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Post by Alagosa on Mar 3, 2021 21:36:35 GMT -6
Maera watched carefully each move that he made. Her eyes narrowed as she stared at her cards as they seemed to be growing worse with each passing turn. She fought to keep it as close as she had. She shuffled her cards a few times before she took her turn. It was not the most productive turn she had.
A smile crossed her lips as she listened to him talk about his interests. She liked that he was a bookworm while enjoying other things that required the use of his mind. "You liking the Pats will be our little secret. I will admit to enjoying watching the Olympics when they come around." She gave him a quick wink. "I have never done a riddle room. What are those like? I hear some people talk about them."
She took in a deep breath as she looked over at him. Her eyes never his face as she watched him take his next turn. She glanced at her hand as there was another move or two that she could do based after what he did.
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