Petra
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Aug 26, 2012 15:22:30 GMT -5
Post by Petra on Aug 26, 2012 15:22:30 GMT -5
Petra breathed in, her red eyes glistening with the vast body of water in response to the sunlight. She could hear birds cawing repeatedly in the background, as well as the occasional honks of ships sailing off. The wind is semi strong by the seaside, and it whipped Petra's long hair behind her like a cape.
This is her first time facing a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere, her first time using her own senses to feel the atmosphere near the ocean. "Amazing..." Petra breathed out, her eyes glazing over the water that stretched miles upon miles afar, with an indefinite deepness from the surface all the way to the seabed.
She had only read about the ocean, and had seen pictures of it. Due to her home located inside a mountain, the chance of encountering an ocean in somewhat fairly low. But now, here she is, standing on the docks, facing the sea, inhaling the strange salty breeze it emanates, and just basked in the magnificence of nature itself.
Petra has the greatest urge to see how deep the ocean level is, and in all honesty, she just wishes to jump in and examine the deepness herself. Though, she knows that will lead to instant suicide, so the woman just sighed at this loss of research possibility.
A shrill cry broke Petra's trail of thoughts, and as she turned her head sideways to the source of the sound, she was surprised to see a large pelican brutally attacking a nearby fishermen for his stock of fish. Petra blinked, she's more interested in the type of vicious bird she's seeing rather than the fisherman trying to shoo it off.
Having been living in a mountain in her entire life has it's disadvantages; everything outside her usual surrounding could impress her.
[Tag Roy]
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Roy
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Aug 27, 2012 6:34:20 GMT -5
Post by Roy on Aug 27, 2012 6:34:20 GMT -5
Roy was walking along the piers of the Penang Port. But not for enjoying the view of the ocean and enjoying the fresh air of the sea water. His thoughts were quite the opposite of relaxing. He was broke once again, the dark side of traveling alone without any real profession.
Not to mention that he was kind of hungry as well...
It's not the first time that he was walking across the harbour on his search for work. Usually it's very easy to find a well paid job, even though it's about loading and unloading ships most of the time. But today he just doesn't seem to have any luck.
Suddenly Roy was distracted by the sound of a pelican behind him and he turned his head to see what was going on. But before he was able to spot the place of turmoil he crashed into someone who was in front of him.
"Oof!" Thanks to his fast walking pace that he always maintained the collision send them both on the ground with Roy on top of....... apparently a women.
"Sorry! Sorry, I didn't-!"
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Petra
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Aug 28, 2012 0:58:20 GMT -5
Post by Petra on Aug 28, 2012 0:58:20 GMT -5
Highly thankful of her espial senses, Petra is able to locate everything within a certain radius around her, granting her a sort of awareness of everything that is living and present in her peripheral range.
She is fully aware that there's a human walking straight at her. Though the pelican had distracted her from moving fast enough to avoid this person, so of course she was crashed onto that her balance slipped.
It's a good thing they fell on a conveninetly placed bags of sands that was supposed to be transported into one of the ships. If she fell on the cold hard ground, then she certainly will take days to get better.. Even small bruises can break through her whole defenses, allowing her to get sick fairly easily, and also cutting her off from using her electrical abilities.
"You are very lucky." She spoke in a cold manner, her expression was not of shock or anger, just simply very frigid. "Yes, I acknowledge your apology, now please remove yourself from me." She would push him if she were strong enough, but Petra is fully aware of her own strength and weaknesses, so she doesn't bother to try and do things that she knows she can't.
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Aug 28, 2012 13:08:34 GMT -5
Post by Roy on Aug 28, 2012 13:08:34 GMT -5
Roy kind of froze on the spot. Normally it was just naturally that he got back on his feet, apologizes again and helps the girl back up on his feet. Yet, he wasput off by her formal, and cold on top of that, reply she gave. "Ummm.." And what does she mean by 'You are very lucky?'.........
After another few moments, that he spent staring in her face, he finally gave her some space when he got back on his feet. "I just didn't pay attention, forgive me." Then he extended his hand to help her up. Now that he stood above her, Roy could see that she had a rather gentle appearance. He was glad that he didn't hurt her in any way.
"Here, let me help you."
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Petra
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Aug 28, 2012 14:40:27 GMT -5
Post by Petra on Aug 28, 2012 14:40:27 GMT -5
Petra waits patiently for the man above her to get off of her, in the simplest manner of terms. She wasn't angry, simply because the very reason this man crashed onto her was due to that pelican, and the very reason she's unable to move fast enough was also because of that pelican. So if she blames this man, then she's blaming herself. Thus, she keeps quiet and she stared up at the stranger until he finally got on his feet.
After he does, Petra pulled her upper body up so she's sitting on the bags of sands. Just as she's about to push herself up, a hand was offered to her, and later as she looked up, help too was offered. There is absolutely no expression on her face at all as she stared up at this man for the longest time, before finally took hold of his extended hand and helped herself up.
"Thank you for helping me." She said monotonously, not planning to let go of the man's hand.
...Only for the sole purpose delivering a quick electrical shock to him that can make any normal man jumped away from her, like touching a hot pan. "That is how I felt when you sandwiched me down against the sand." Petra nodded at him, only meaning to see his reaction with that. "Don't apologize anymore, it was my fault as well."
She turned away from looking at him to inspecting her clothes and dusting it a bit. "Do you have a name?" Might just use this opportunity to be amiable since Petra rarely does so.
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Roy
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Aug 28, 2012 14:58:12 GMT -5
Post by Roy on Aug 28, 2012 14:58:12 GMT -5
This women now seemed to take as much time in making her decision on what to do as Roy had been staring at her before getting up. Roy really hoped he didn't hurt her. But then when she did accept his help, he received the probably most unmotivated thanks ever.
Before Roy could have replied to that, a sting through his arm and into his entire body. "WHOA!" He jumped indeed, and if he hadn't hold tight to her hand Roy would probably be laying on the ground again, alone this time. "Hey! Whatever you just did there. I am certain that I managed to support my weight in order to not squish you! You're welcome!"
Roy was confused by the strange reaction of that girl. Her cold, distant attitude and how she likes hurt people on purpose. Talking about prejudices. Yet, when she admitted that she was at fault as well, which Roy couldn't understand, he calmed down a little.
"I'm Roy." He twitched when he extended his arm for a greeting, but quickly decided against it. "And what is yours.?"
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Petra
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Aug 28, 2012 15:22:19 GMT -5
Post by Petra on Aug 28, 2012 15:22:19 GMT -5
When the man jumped, Petra's lips immediately curved into an amused smile. It certainly has been a while in doing so, the last person who had fell into her trick was her brother Hikaru, but that had been years ago. She's been lacking a test subject to play on ever since.
She dropped her hand when he released it, like he expected, but the sudden outburst he let out is definitely a surprise for her. So Petra stood there, stupefied for a moment, before letting out an air of breath. "Hahahah..!" That single air of breath turned out to be a light chuckle from her, threatening to burst into a loud laughter if she wasn't covering her lips with her hand.
"Roy," she spoke his name once he had disclosed it and continued, "You are very amusing." Petra smiled at him before giving a very small curtsy to him as she introduced herself, "I am Petra." She answered briefly, before extending her hand out for Roy to take.
"Is it not a customary human greeting to shake hands when introducing oneself?" She asked with an almost sadistic grin.
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Roy
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Aug 28, 2012 16:33:28 GMT -5
Post by Roy on Aug 28, 2012 16:33:28 GMT -5
Normally Roy would think that she did not believe him. All because of that dry chuckle she let out. But the problem with this girl was that she is one of those poeple who show little emotion at all, he can tell that much already. Still... she covered her mouth which must mean that she is at least a little amused.
Then she confirmed his thoughts and introduced herself. Roy twitched again when she extended her hand, followed by that innocent question. "Are you serious....?" Roy asked and answered the question in his head right away. Petras sadistic grin gave her away. It was only faintly, but since his encounter with an ancient and evil spirit at the Creepy Steeple Roy could easily detect it.
"You see... I hope you forgive me if I don't." Roy replied and gave her a kind smile in return. He met a few people with skills that went beyond his understanding. But now that he witnessed what she can do, its better evade it.
"Nice to meet you though, Petra!" With that he took a step forward and slightly patted her on the shoulder, since she was about his height.
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Petra
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Aug 29, 2012 5:00:44 GMT -5
Post by Petra on Aug 29, 2012 5:00:44 GMT -5
An amusing human is hard to come by these days, Roy is almost as amusing as Hikaru, she mused in her thoughts. Petra had to wonder as she stares at Roy on the various reactions he could display if she goes all out on him through her mad scientist mode. The thought is so tempting, she's literally holding back from getting a lock of hair from him or a sample of his blood and a piece of his skin.
When Roy refused to shake hands with her, Petra only smiled at him and drops her hand to her side. "It really is no trouble, worry not." She said, delight dancing in her eyes that she could see how obviously jittery he is of her at this moment. Roy then decided to greet her by patting her on the shoulder, to which Petra responds by giving another jolt to him in directing her electrical current through her shoulder now.
The woman restrains herself though from using too much voltage, she understands the exact capacity of a human limitation regarding electrical currents. So Petra simple uses a shock just enough to make him jump, trying not to fry him. "Pleasure to meet you as well, Roy." She greeted with a light nod, maintaining an amused smile on her face.
"Please don't be frightened. I intend to do you no harm." 'Yet.'
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Roy
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Aug 29, 2012 13:34:20 GMT -5
Post by Roy on Aug 29, 2012 13:34:20 GMT -5
Roy twitched and backed away again. "You- You said there is nothing to worry about!" he almost yelled at her. Note to self: Don't touch her anywhere. Still he was wondering how she could actually do that. Actually he should more worry why she is doing that to him, but maybe that's just how she works. Rough shell and a soft core, probably? At least that's what obviously came to Roys mind at first.
"Thank you." he let out, but he will definitely not fall a second time for her. Even if she says so, Roy was sure that she wasn't serious. He had to stay on watch... in a crowded place on top of that. Now that's unusual.
"Let's say I believe you..." Roy took a look around and noticed that she was actually alone when he bumped into her. So what may be her reasons for visiting the port? "What brings you to this place though?"
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Aug 29, 2012 14:23:14 GMT -5
Post by Petra on Aug 29, 2012 14:23:14 GMT -5
Petra tilted her head almost innocently once Roy jumped and yelled at her again. "Whatever are you talking about?" She asked gently, enjoying his mild confusion and suspicious attitude towards her. Just looking at him being so wary made her thrilled, it's the perfect feed for her to extract even more reactions from him. "You seem very perplexed. Are you alright?" She questioned, just for the heck of it.
Petra would serious answer any question if he has any, as long as he answers every question that she will ask about humans particularly. They're such fragile creatures, but can be so very strong when that fragility is threatened. That sort of automaton piqued her interest.
Her eyebrows were raised in a quizzical manner once Roy voiced out that if he believes her, and then looked around before asking her on what she's doing here. "I wish to watch the ocean." Petra answered clearly, turning her head to the direction of the waves of the sea. "This is my first time standing so near to such a large body of water. I am very impressed by its magnificence." After that rather genuine answer, she turned to Roy again.
"An eye for an eye, my question now; What are your reasons for being here, Roy?"
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Aug 29, 2012 15:38:09 GMT -5
Post by Roy on Aug 29, 2012 15:38:09 GMT -5
Roy stared at her. It was supposed to be a glare, but somehow he couldn't pull it off and so it only resulted in a frown. She was toying with him. And Roy didn't like that. "Of course I am." he let out truthfully. It would take more than just a few electroshocks to destroy his mood.
Surprisingly, Petra really intended to start a conversation now. Which was something positive after all. "It is..?" He asked rethorically, not expecting an answer like hers. The reason for that was simple: The girl in front of him looked tough enough to come around. But look can be deceiving of course.
His trail of thoughts got interrupted, when Petra started her counterattack. "Fine." he agreed with her. "Actually I am looking for work. It is farely easy to get your hands on some around here.... normally that is." It's the truth, today seemed to be a really odd day.
"To be honest, I'm kinda broke at the moment." He looked at her, but refused to ask her another question and just waited for her to reply. Somehow Roy didn't like the idea of playing along with her game.
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Petra
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Aug 30, 2012 5:49:44 GMT -5
Post by Petra on Aug 30, 2012 5:49:44 GMT -5
A lopsided grin graced down upon her lips as Roy frowned at her, there is something about keen-eyed cautious boys that sort of leveled down her usually mature characteristic into a sort of playful prospect. "Very well, but do let me know if I displease you."
At Roy's rhetorical question, Petra only blinked at him. "Yes." She answered sharply, not really seeing that question as a rhetorical one.
Once Roy answered her question, she only stared at him as if it's the most strangest thing anyone had ever said to her. "Work?" Petra broke eye contact with him to turn around and broaden her view. She could see ships, and heavy containers, as well as items needing to be transported, but strangely, no one is around.
"Perhaps you've come at a bad time. It's possibly lunch break now." She turned her head to the nearest buildings from where she stood, now spotting a few open stalls and a number of men lounging about comfortably eating whatever cheap food they sell over there.
"Ah. See?" She pointed at the area almost gracefully. Since it's quite hidden under the shadows of the crane nearby, it's quite hard to notice at first sight. When Roy admitted that he's broke, Petra turned to look at him in slight surprise.
"That is indeed unfortunate. Poor human.." She shook her head lightly, but that all seems to be just an act, because right after that she started walking forward right towards the stalls. Petra only pauses when she realized he's not following her.
"What are you doing?" She asked with her head turned over her shoulder to face Roy. "Come. Is it not the time for you to eat right now..?"
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Sept 2, 2012 11:03:54 GMT -5
Post by Roy on Sept 2, 2012 11:03:54 GMT -5
Roy eyed the girl with his sharp eyes again and wondered if it would actually make a difference if he let her know that he is not comfortable with how she treated him. Shaking his head he scattered those thoughs and hoped that it would not come that far.
"You may be right." Roy replied as he followed her gaze until she spotted the stalls. "But it hasn't been like that the last few times. Probably they are just sitting there because there is nothing to do." 'But why did she give me that extremely strange look?...'
He tried not to think about it, because Petra obviously has some of her own personal trademarks, but it still bothered him. After her next response she probably gave away why that might be the case. 'So she isn't human afterall? ...That would explain her little tricks though.'
Interrupted in his trail of thoughts he quickly caught up with Petra who already walked off. "You are right. But I don't know what kind of interest that is to you." He felt his stomach growling, but was glad that it didn't make any audible sounds. "But in case you didn't listen... I am broke." He said bluntly, before he decided to take a leap for it and added "Except if you want to treat me of course."
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Petra
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Sept 2, 2012 14:05:58 GMT -5
Post by Petra on Sept 2, 2012 14:05:58 GMT -5
Petra looked back at the group of men near the stalls. The area is shadowed by the crane and it's too dark and too far for her to see what exactly are they doing there. Are they eating or are they just lounging around under the shade without any work to do like Roy said? The sun is blocking her view and she just realizes that the heat is draining her energy bit by bit.
Petra does not have a normal withstanding power, be it as simple as heat or as worst as poison. Her body is absolutely dreadful, she had to wonder sometimes if she's made from fragile wax.
Turning her attention back to Roy as he commented what could possibly interest her by doing this, Petra blinked at him apathetically. "It is not every day that I have the opportunity to assist a human. You are the second human in my life I decided to help, be grateful." Her last words ended with a sharp tone as if commanding him, and Petra slightly gasped to herself for using a tone that was meant to be for her siblings.
Perhaps she was too used with her sibling's company that she wasn't much at all familiar with how to interact with someone other than her siblings. Her eyes lifted up to him when Roy remarked if she's willing to treat him food. "Yes." Without even a single pause or hesitation, Petra answered earnestly.
"Is it a strange human custom to treat acquaintances?"
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