every flower must go through dirt

We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones.

[cayla-ral]

(Hallways)

*walks along the hallways and tries to familiarize herself with the different places*

[jasminefuentabella-blog]

Veeeern— ay mali. Hi Cayla! *waves at her and smiles*

[cayla-ral]

Hi Jasmine! *waves and smiles back*

[cayla-ral]

(Hallways)

[cayla-ral]

It’s okay. Nice to meet you.

[jaydenreneza]

Nice to meet you too. Preston, Arevalo or Recto?

[cayla-ral]

Um, Arevalo. 

[cayla-ral]

(Hallways)

*walks along the hallways and tries to familiarize herself with the different places*

[summerguinto]

*was sitting on the floor and saw Cayla* Are you new too?

[cayla-ral]

Hi, I’m new too. What’s your name?

[summerguinto]

Summer. *gets up and extends her hand to her* And you are?

[cayla-ral]

*shakes hand* Cayla, nice meeting you. *gives a small smile*

[cayla-ral]

(Hallways)

[cayla-ral]

Oh, you must have mistaken me for someone else. I’m Cayla Ral, I’m new here.

[jaydenreneza]

Oh. Sorry. Hi Cayla, I’m Jayden.

[cayla-ral]

It's okay. Nice to meet you.

[cayla-ral]

(Hallways)

*walks along the hallways and tries to familiarize herself with the different places*

[summerguinto]

*was sitting on the floor and saw Cayla* Are you new too?

[cayla-ral]

Hi, I'm new too. What's your name?

[cayla-ral]

(Hallways)

*walks along the hallways and tries to familiarize herself with the different places*

[jaydenreneza]

*sees her* Hi Verniece!

[cayla-ral]

Oh, you must have mistaken me for someone else. I'm Cayla Ral, I'm new here.

[cayla-ral]

(Hallways)

*walks along the hallways and tries to familiarize herself with the different places*

[cayla-ral]

Sound Manipulation. I can decrease or increase the volume of sound and maybe scream really loud though I don’t use my powers much.

[willedesma]

So you can make people shut up? That’ll actually come in handy.

[cayla-ral]

I guess so, sometime in the distant future, may be.

[cayla-ral]

*looks at him again* Oh. Thank you. I’ll try to read and return it soon. I never thought you could memorize a whole book, much more works that have more than 300 pages, it sounds impossible yet impressive.

[willedesma]

I wouldn’t have memorized it without my enhanced memorization skills. Part na yun ng ability ko. By the way, I forgot to ask but ano nga pala yung ability mo?

[cayla-ral]

Sound Manipulation. I can decrease or increase the volume of sound and maybe scream really loud though I don't use my powers much.

[cayla-ral]

[cayla-ral]

Well, um, you see… *averts her eyes* I’m not sure if I can read thick books since I have a lot to do. If you let me borrow it, I might return it after six months or more. You’re going to miss your favorite book for a while. *mutters other reasons incoherently*

[willedesma]

*eyes slightly...

[cayla-ral]

*looks at him again* Oh. Thank you. I'll try to read and return it soon. I never thought you could memorize a whole book, much more works that have more than 300 pages, it sounds impossible yet impressive.

[cayla-ral]

*lightly smiles* I never thought I could hear that coming from you. I understand, it’s okay though, I guess we’re in the same boat. Oh, and thanks for the offer but I would have to pass.

[willedesma]

Admitting it is better than denying it, anyway. *slightly furrows his eyebrows* Why would you pass out an offer like reading The Lord Of The Rings in hard copy? ‘Di ‘to yung hard copy na yung cover is yung cast print. It’s the original thick one.

[cayla-ral]

Well, um, you see... *averts her eyes* I'm not sure if I can read thick books since I have a lot to do. If you let me borrow it, I might return it after six months or more. You're going to miss your favorite book for a while. *mutters other reasons incoherently* 

[cayla-ral]

DYWTKAS || Task

Five Biggest Fears ~ Losing People. Cause by experience. ~ Getting too close to others. Cause by ^^. Afraid something might happen again. ~ Isolation. Not a good feeling. ~ Not being able to do anything. Failed at something important. ~ Fire. Reminds me of past experiences. Three Memorable Moments ~ Getting lost on my first day. Two People ~ Ches. Helped me around WARP. First person I met. ~ Will. Not sure whether to be considered an ally or an enemy.

[cayla-ral]

I haven’t read it yet but I’m planning to someday. Books I’ve read and come to loved would be “A Christmas Carol” and most of Shakespeare’s works. 

[willedesma]

It’s better read in the actual copy. I have mine with me and this warp’s library doesn’t have it. What kind of library would not have Lord of the Rings? I could lend it, if you want. *looks away* It’s kind of a childish choice but I could strangely relate to it. To Scrooge, I mean.

[cayla-ral]

*lightly smiles* I never thought I could hear that coming from you. I understand, it's okay though, I guess we're in the same boat. Oh, and thanks for the offer but I would have to pass.

[cayla-ral]

[cayla-ral]

I guess so. Though, most of the books I’ve read, says something one way or another. Books are written to share with other people and to tell something though no one besides the author know what exactly the message is. Like you said, it depends on the person whether they will let the...

[cayla-ral]

I haven't read it yet but I'm planning to someday. Books I've read and come to loved would be "A Christmas Carol" and most of Shakespeare's works. 

[cayla-ral]

[willedesma]

You seem to be a very big fan of death-themed books. Authors I like would be William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens. I like how they expressed their feelings through stories and they do it in such a unique way too. Also, they teach stuff through their stories one way or another.

I only happen to like how he expresses his characters’ thoughts when in that situation. Not particularly death-themed. Hmm *looks up* I’m not really a fan of William Shakespeare. I can assure you that he’s not the only one who can uniquely present his character’s feelings. Lessons? Like what? Kill yourself just because the love of your life died? Tss.

[cayla-ral]

You do not understand unconditional love. *sighs* Anyways, their books teaches us about life and love. It gives us different kinds of scenes or situations and show us what might the people in those times might have done. This will give us an idea to change and think about what we will do if those situations happen to us. It’s like changing your fate and learning from other people’s experiences.

[willedesma]

*shrugs* I guess I don’t have the patience to think about his works. Didn’t think you’d be defensive about your ‘favorite’ books. It’s only natural for you to do so, though.

[cayla-ral]

I’m not being defensive, I just told you what the books’ message are.

[willedesma]

It’s your own interpretation. Sometimes what the author would want to portray is not what the readers see. I guess it just says what kind of person you are. What may be the lesson for you may not be for me. Let’s take the fable of the turtle and rabbit. The general lesson there is don’t judge people easily or something like that. The lesson I got from that fable is that you don’t sleep in races. *shrugs* see the difference in interpretation?

[cayla-ral]

*stifles a chuckle* I guess so though you’re the first person I met who learned not to sleep in races after reading the fable. Maybe you have a point, it depends on the person. I wouldn’t say it’s right though to make fun of any writer’s works, much less insults it. They worked hard for it just to give the people something to read. It would be much appreciated if you at least recognized the work and effort they put into their writing. Besides, admit you benefit from their stories.

[willedesma]

I don’t remember insulting his work nor saying I don’t appreciate it. I’m just not really a fan. It’s kinda biased. You do benefit but some just don’t really touch you in ‘that’ kind of level. Some would just shove something inside of your mind but not really make you think or ruminate about it. 

[cayla-ral]

I guess so. Though, most of the books I've read, says something one way or another. Books are written to share with other people and to tell something though no one besides the author know what exactly the message is. Like you said, it depends on the person whether they will let the book or anything else change their perspective or their values in life or even themselves.

[cayla-ral]

*roamed around the room before going near the bookshelves, picks a book that’s interesting enough, sat on one of the couches and started reading quietly*

[willedesma]

*passes by the common room to get a book about the thing he was studying earlier* *notices the girl that ches…

[willedesma]

Hmm I don’t think this’ll even classify as a school. A normal school at least. *picks up the books he placed down earlier* Will Ledesma nga pala.

[cayla-ral]

Cayla Ral.

[willedesma]

*raises his eyebrows in surprise* from which school?

[cayla-ral]

I’m from Arevalo Institute.

[willedesma]

Hmm *nods at her answer* By this time, I thought you’d be with the girls or at least someone kasi halos parang welcoming committee na rin yung iba dito kung magkakanew transfer.

[cayla-ral]

I only met a few people when I got here. Ches was the first person I talked to but I don’t really know where she is right now. *continues reading book and heaved a sigh*

[willedesma]

She’s either cooking or just really busy with her training. Everyone is actually except for the cooking part. *looks at the cover of the book she was reading* you actually like books written by that author?

[cayla-ral]

Oh, okay. This is the first book I found interesting to read.

[willedesma]

You’re a book eccentric?

[cayla-ral]

A little bit.

[willedesma]

Not that I don’t respect your book choice, but there are far more better books than that. *points at her book with the book he was holding*

[cayla-ral]

Then I guess I’ll just read those books once I finish the one I’m reading right now.

[willedesma]

*sighs* sorry that sounded so rude. What would make you choose that book, though?

[cayla-ral]

I guess it just appeals to me. It has a nice story about best friends. You should try reading it sometime.

[willedesma]

Not really into these types. I’m more of Poe’s and those that have stories that could be related to history. *sits down on the couch in front of her*

[cayla-ral]

I’ve once read one of his books, it was okay.

[willedesma]

'Okay'? That's all? It's usually hard to make readers like it when writing with those kinds of themes — death, mystery, macabre, fear, etc. — but you can't deny that his writing was amazing. Kung madami lang talaga akong pera, I would've bought almost everything he wrote.

[cayla-ral]

You have just said that it’s hard to make people like his writing so ‘okay’ is quite enough, though I like his writing style. I’ll give you that.

[willedesma]

I said the theme not the writing style. *leans back on his chair* well, it’s good that you appreciate his writing style. Being a book eccentric must’ve affected how you talk, napansin ko lang. Parang ang pormal mong magsalita.

[cayla-ral]

I appreciate the writing style more than the theme. Ayoko kasi ng mga ganoong theme. And I guess you’re right, reading books a lot affects you.

[willedesma]

Understandable. So what kind of themes do you like? You’d have one anyway. I don’t know if I should consider it a con or a pro, though.

[cayla-ral]

Anything really, I like books with good plot scenes and endings. Though I prefer the classics, drama and sometimes humor.

[willedesma]

Isn’t good plot scenes and endings kinda vague? Marami rami dyan may ganyan. Author nalang. At least you’d have one favorite author right? Classics are good, too, though. But you know, sometimes you’d find humor even in death-themed books.

[cayla-ral]

You seem to be a very big fan of death-themed books. Authors I like would be William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens. I like how they expressed their feelings through stories and they do it in such a unique way too. Also, they teach stuff through their stories one way or another.

[willedesma]

I only happen to like how he expresses his characters’ thoughts when in that situation. Not particularly death-themed. Hmm *looks up* I’m not really a fan of William Shakespeare. I can assure you that he’s not the only one who can uniquely present his character’s feelings. Lessons? Like what? Kill yourself just because the love of your life died? Tss.

[cayla-ral]

You do not understand unconditional love. *sighs* Anyways, their books teaches us about life and love. It gives us different kinds of scenes or situations and show us what might the people in those times might have done. This will give us an idea to change and think about what we will do if those situations happen to us. It’s like changing your fate and learning from other people’s experiences.

[willedesma]

*shrugs* I guess I don’t have the patience to think about his works. Didn’t think you’d be defensive about your ‘favorite’ books. It’s only natural for you to do so, though.

[cayla-ral]

I’m not being defensive, I just told you what the books’ message are.

[willedesma]

It’s your own interpretation. Sometimes what the author would want to portray is not what the readers see. I guess it just says what kind of person you are. What may be the lesson for you may not be for me. Let’s take the fable of the turtle and rabbit. The general lesson there is don’t judge people easily or something like that. The lesson I got from that fable is that you don’t sleep in races. *shrugs* see the difference in interpretation?

[cayla-ral]

*stifles a chuckle* I guess so though you're the first person I met who learned not to sleep in races after reading the fable. Maybe you have a point, it depends on the person. I wouldn't say it's right though to make fun of any writer's works, much less insults it. They worked hard for it just to give the people something to read. It would be much appreciated if you at least recognized the work and effort they put into their writing. Besides, admit you benefit from their stories.

[cayla-ral]

*roamed around the room before going near the bookshelves, picks a book that’s interesting enough, sat on one of the couches and started reading quietly*

[willedesma]

*passes by the common room to get a book about the thing he was studying earlier* *notices the girl that ches…

[willedesma]

Hmm I don’t think this’ll even classify as a school. A normal school at least. *picks up the books he placed down earlier* Will Ledesma nga pala.

[cayla-ral]

Cayla Ral.

[willedesma]

*raises his eyebrows in surprise* from which school?

[cayla-ral]

I’m from Arevalo Institute.

[willedesma]

Hmm *nods at her answer* By this time, I thought you’d be with the girls or at least someone kasi halos parang welcoming committee na rin yung iba dito kung magkakanew transfer.

[cayla-ral]

I only met a few people when I got here. Ches was the first person I talked to but I don’t really know where she is right now. *continues reading book and heaved a sigh*

[willedesma]

She’s either cooking or just really busy with her training. Everyone is actually except for the cooking part. *looks at the cover of the book she was reading* you actually like books written by that author?

[cayla-ral]

Oh, okay. This is the first book I found interesting to read.

[willedesma]

You’re a book eccentric?

[cayla-ral]

A little bit.

[willedesma]

Not that I don’t respect your book choice, but there are far more better books than that. *points at her book with the book he was holding*

[cayla-ral]

Then I guess I’ll just read those books once I finish the one I’m reading right now.

[willedesma]

*sighs* sorry that sounded so rude. What would make you choose that book, though?

[cayla-ral]

I guess it just appeals to me. It has a nice story about best friends. You should try reading it sometime.

[willedesma]

Not really into these types. I’m more of Poe’s and those that have stories that could be related to history. *sits down on the couch in front of her*

[cayla-ral]

I’ve once read one of his books, it was okay.

[willedesma]

'Okay'? That's all? It's usually hard to make readers like it when writing with those kinds of themes — death, mystery, macabre, fear, etc. — but you can't deny that his writing was amazing. Kung madami lang talaga akong pera, I would've bought almost everything he wrote.

[cayla-ral]

You have just said that it’s hard to make people like his writing so ‘okay’ is quite enough, though I like his writing style. I’ll give you that.

[willedesma]

I said the theme not the writing style. *leans back on his chair* well, it’s good that you appreciate his writing style. Being a book eccentric must’ve affected how you talk, napansin ko lang. Parang ang pormal mong magsalita.

[cayla-ral]

I appreciate the writing style more than the theme. Ayoko kasi ng mga ganoong theme. And I guess you’re right, reading books a lot affects you.

[willedesma]

Understandable. So what kind of themes do you like? You’d have one anyway. I don’t know if I should consider it a con or a pro, though.

[cayla-ral]

Anything really, I like books with good plot scenes and endings. Though I prefer the classics, drama and sometimes humor.

[willedesma]

Isn’t good plot scenes and endings kinda vague? Marami rami dyan may ganyan. Author nalang. At least you’d have one favorite author right? Classics are good, too, though. But you know, sometimes you’d find humor even in death-themed books.

[cayla-ral]

You seem to be a very big fan of death-themed books. Authors I like would be William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens. I like how they expressed their feelings through stories and they do it in such a unique way too. Also, they teach stuff through their stories one way or another.

[willedesma]

I only happen to like how he expresses his characters’ thoughts when in that situation. Not particularly death-themed. Hmm *looks up* I’m not really a fan of William Shakespeare. I can assure you that he’s not the only one who can uniquely present his character’s feelings. Lessons? Like what? Kill yourself just because the love of your life died? Tss.

[cayla-ral]

You do not understand unconditional love. *sighs* Anyways, their books teaches us about life and love. It gives us different kinds of scenes or situations and show us what might the people in those times might have done. This will give us an idea to change and think about what we will do if those situations happen to us. It’s like changing your fate and learning from other people’s experiences.

[willedesma]

*shrugs* I guess I don’t have the patience to think about his works. Didn’t think you’d be defensive about your ‘favorite’ books. It’s only natural for you to do so, though.

[cayla-ral]

I'm not being defensive, I just told you what the books' message are.