Mbili [2] -- Dictated/Action

[circleoflife]

I have seen many things that I've never even imagined before in the nightmares we recently shared. Some far more disturbing than others. I cannot speak for the other people here, but to those I visited and knew previously: I will not hold what I experienced in the dreams against you.

[Katniss]

I apologize if this is unwelcome or belated, but I heard that you were injured fairly recently. Are you faring well?

[Action]

[For once, Mufasa's not outside as he usually is. He's on the sixth floor, lying next to the portrait of Ashura. For having just experienced the same thing everyone else had, the lion seems placid as usual, a neutral smile on his face as he listens to the journal dictate. Briefly, a large yawn escapes him, resulting in a gentle chuff before he resumes listening.

Approach the lion?]

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Mufasa

[the_effect_she_has]

[Katniss has been keeping low for the last few days - in other words - curled up in her room in a ball without eating or drinking as she just repeated her mantra to herself.]

[The journal had flipped open hours ago, and she hadn't even noticed. So when she saw her name, she started. Violently.]

[She stared at the writing, briefly, before whispering hoarsely.]

I'm fine.

[The letters come out scrawled, and messy.]

[biggestdreamer]

[Takato was still shaken from the memory of his dream.]

It was awful! Really, really awful. I don't understand how anyone could be cruel enough to make us go through something like that.

[commandsthewind]

[Elizabeth is coming out of her room, which is funnily enough on the sixth floor.

She's not so much in a mind to talk about what's happened. She's a private woman, deeply so and it is a hard thing to have people see so much of her. But she's practised at least at keeping her face.

After the uni-- Luna, she corrects herself at least, she's not so struck so much that there might be a lion here that reads too.]

Good day to you sir?

[how does one address a lion? Do they have rank and title to be called by?

She can't help but slightly fond. They were the banner of the English royal line. Even if that was meaningless here. At the very least, and because it could possibly rip her throat out, respectful seems best.]

[assassino]

[Approach the lion... SUSPICIOUSLY...

It is safe to say that Ezio has never seen a photograph of a lion, much less a real one. It even takes him a second to realize that's what it is, and only then does he notice that the lion is reading. How is this possible?

With his hidden blades strapped to the underside of his wrists and his knife at his belt, Ezio is armed, but not sure he is prepared to take on such a beast, should it attack.

Ezio approaches warily, curious to get a closer look but not wanting to get mauled.]

Katniss

[circleoflife]

Forgive me for prying, but you do not sound as you claim.

[circleoflife]

There is a purpose for everything, young one.

[Although Mufasa is kind of judging this castle very hard for making a child go through such things.]

For now, you should rest; and remember, they were only nightmares, no matter how bad they may be.

[circleoflife]

[He doesn't look up when he hears the door open; he figured he'd politely ignore anyone who simply didn't want to acknowledge him because of what he was. When he hears the voice, however, he brings his head up.

Oh. Lady... Galadriel?

No. The voice was similar, and her face was even more remarkably so, but that was where the similarities ended-- save for her manners. A sibling or relative, perhaps.

He dips his head in turn.]

And to you as well, madam.

[circleoflife]

[Lucky you, Ezio. You're not going to get mauled or attacked today, or at least, not by this particular lion.

For a moment, he doesn't seem to notice, but after Ezio takes a few more cautious steps forward, he brings his head away from his journal and smiles invitingly at the man.]

Good day.

[assassino]

[JESUS CHRIST IT TALKS. Ezio looks startled and he stops in his tracks.]

Uh... buon giorno... you can talk?

[commandsthewind]

[Well, at least she could say she was getting used to this. Her advisors would have a fit, and she could almost hear her ladies scream and faint at the thought of talking to a lion.]

I hope the day finds you well?

[whichwayyoulean]

[Oh hey, that lion is actually real and not a figment of his imagination. At least he's not completely insane yet. He'd be glad if that meant there wasn't another resident who didn't know what he'd done now.

Yep, he's not responding to that right now Mufasa. Avoidance mode activated, still, he'll remember to listen out for you over the journal in the future. Maybe.

When he's less inclined to want to curl up in a ball and die, you know how it is]

Mufasa

[inafadingcrown]

[There's a long pause.]

I am sorry you were witness to it nonetheless.

Action!

[hairflyingheartpounding]

[That... Sure is a a big animal. Does it have sharp teeth? What is she supposed to do? Rapunzel makes some quiet but audible nervous noises as she just... Stares.]

[biggestdreamer]

[He might have taken comfort from that, if his nightmare hadn't been very closely based on something that had actually happened. That could possibly happen again.]

How could something like that have a purpose? It seems to me like all it did was hurt people.

[circleoflife]

It does.

[He appreciates the effort! Not that he doesn't find people who just can't handle the fact he's a lion amusing.]

And for you as well, I hope.

[circleoflife]

[Yep, pretty much the same goes for you, destroyer of everything that is good. At least he's not outright condemning you and willing to give you a chance?

I mean, it'll be squashed when he finds out you actually did that, but you know.

BRIGHT SIDE.]

[whichwayyoulean]

[Getting mauled by a lion. BEST DAY. He's looking forward to it]

[circleoflife]

So it would seem.

Galadriel

[circleoflife]

And I am sorry that you had to experience it.

[Even if that wasn't a past memory and just a fear, it was still a pretty shitty nightmare.]

Action!

[circleoflife]

[Mufasa looks over at Rapunzel and gives a smile.]

Good day to you, young lady.

[circleoflife]

Do not forget that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

[.. oh, that's kind of awkward, coming from him. He clears his throat.]

In either case, the worst has passed.

[biggestdreamer]

I know. I don't like fighting, but I had to learn back home. I know that going through moments like this is what makes you become a stronger person.

I just... I guess I don't understand why. But I never did understand why some things happen.

[assassino]

[Ezio is not sure how to react to this.]

Are you a God?

[circleoflife]

[Excuse him while he restrains his laughter.] A god? Heavens, no. [see what he did there]

No, I am just an old lion with the ability to speak, which seems to be a particularly unique kind, here.

[doublethefun]

[A pony with a scroll in her mouth walks into view and. There's a scrabbling of hooves as she spots him and tries to decide on the more efficient method of escape: running back downstairs or throwing herself out the nearest window.

Looks like she's edging towards the window.]