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itsdisney:
All this has happened before, and it will all happen again. But this time it happened in London. It happened on a quiet street in Bloomsbury. That corner house over there is the home of the Darling family. And Peter Pan chose this particular house because there were people here who believed in him.
“So, has anyone started to do anything concerning the ever present darkness that we have now started to see as commonplace? Because I think we need to start planning for a war, since that seems to be where we’re heading. Maleficent seems ready, we should be as well. And if we are heading for a war, we probably want to get some new blood in the military forces.”
“All this Maleficent drama is getting a little too real for me. I sincerely hope the royals are finally putting their heads together and figuring out a solution to this problem.”
“If not, I’d say we’re all fucked.”
“The drama’s been real since the festival. What she pulled at the ball though, that’s an entirely new level of real. If the royals aren’t making a plan right now, they’re going to pay an awful price whenever she strikes next.”
“Otherwise, like you said, we’re fucked.”
JOSHUA DARLING / ISFJ-A / “THE DEFENDER”
( + ) strengths: Supportive, Reliable, Enthusiastic, Loyal ( - ) weaknesses: Shy, Represses Feelings, Reluctant to Change, Takes Things Personally
38% introvert, 50% observant, 6% feeling, 6% judging, 4% assertive
“They may never be truly comfortable in the spotlight, and may feel guilty taking due credit for team efforts, but if they can ensure that their efforts are recognized, ISFJs are likely to feel a level of satisfaction in what they do that many other personality types can only dream of.”
NEUTRAL GOOD
The common phrase for neutral good is "true good." Neutral good is the best alignment you can be because it means doing what is good without bias toward or against order.
“That was some ball, huh? i guess you could say it was killer. Or is it still to soon for jokes like that?”
“Yeah, Peter, it’s too soon. A lot of people lost someone at that party, so I would avoid any jokes for another week or..year.”
“I die in the same ways as everyone else. I’m not immortal after all- I just have multiple goes at life. The reviving part is dreadful. It’s like having someone wake you up from the most pleasant dream by stabbing you with a hot iron poker. In days like these, neutral is the best thing to be. I would say going away from the crowd would probably be safest. There might be a servant’s passage out from the kitchens. That’s probably our best bet.”
“Very good, human. I know some spells that might be of use, but I would much like to avoid it if possible. The good news is that these wraiths can’t stand sunlight, so they’ll vanish at dawn. So all we have to do is find somewhere to survive until then.”
“And have you enjoyed the second go at life, sir? I don’t know if I would, though it all depends how my first run went. That does sound...unpleasant. While having only one life isn’t as interesting as having nine, it sounds a little less painful. Neutral is the smartest thing to be too, keeps you from the wrath of either side. I’ll let you lead the way.”
“It’s good you know how to defend yourself, because I’m sure it will come to that before dawn. These things don’t look like they’ll go down without a real fight. So, you be ready with spells and I’ll try and find some fire or something to fight along side you.”
“In some ways, I’m luckier for it yes. But also remember that means I have to die eight more times than you as well, where you only have to suffer through it once. It is a very unpleasant experience hopping back to the world of the living. It would explain our newest guests’ temperament. My thinking is neither light nor dark, simply rational. Either way, it was tremendously well done, but I do agree - let’s try to avoid adding to the body count tonight.”
“Excellent. You are two-thirds of your way through your wraith survival test. I wouldn’t bother trying to take a swing at them, though fire occasionally slows them down. There’s only one surefire way to survive an encounter with multiple wraiths. How long until dawn?”
“Do you die of old age at all, or just sickness or physical acts? I don’t know much about faeries, but dying more than once doesn’t sound as nice as living more than once. Though, the two do go hand in hand. And yeah, suddenly be alive again could cause confusion and irritation. You’re a neutral kind of man, aren’t you? Avoiding being part of the body count is my main goal. See anyway to get out without being trampled by others?”
“Ah, apparently I’m a fast learner when it comes to life or death. I’ll avoid that, but I like having the choice in case we get cornered. Fire, got it. And I think we’ve got a few hours, sadly.”
“A wise way to put it, though I would think of using my head before accusing someone of being a spy for an all-powerful witch. Word does spread, after all, and I am fond of the eight lives I have left, thank you very much. That seems true, sadly. But what other opportunity would be best to launch a plague of wraiths than an indoor event where only a few can leave the castle at one time?”
“Magical Creatures 101: wraiths trap victims by inducing an illusion of their greatest fear. If you avoid looking at them, you can avoid getting sucked in like those unfortunate people beside us. Of course, the downside is that by not looking at them, you can’t tell where they are.”
“Well, at least you’ve got eight lives to spare. Almost everyone else here only has the one life, so you’re luckier than the rest of us, sir. You’ve got a dark way of thinking, but I can’t help but agree. This was a brilliant attack on her part, even if it’ll result in a massacre. Hopefully, you and I avoid the outcome.”
“Alright, I’m making mental notes right now. No staring at the suddenly undead crawling towards me, check. Avoid becoming like that couple beside us, hopefully I can check that off by the end of the night. Is there a way to fight them?”
“It would be my pleasure Señor, a dance sounds perfect to me.” Being asked to dance by a vampire was not what Aurora had been expecting upon arriving to the party but she gladly placed her hand in his and let him guide her to the middle of the ballroom. She relaxed in his arms, finding a groove and taking advantage to take a closer look at her dance partner. ‘Es bien guapo’ the man’s costume was dark and so dashing on him, his light skin radiant against all the shades of blacks and greys. Left feet or no, Aurora felt the flutters of butterflies in her stomach, her face beaming at the opportunity to strut her stuff. Dancing was one of her true passions and any excuse to move about the ballroom with a handsome partner was a welcomed one. “I’m feel honored to have been singled out so soon after just arriving, I must thank you for the ego boost Señor. Te lo agradezco mucho.”
“The pleasure is all mine, Miss. It would be senseless to pass up the chance to dance with a woman as breathtaking as you.” Josh hadn’t planned on mingling too much at this party, but he really did think missing a dance with the girl would be one mistake he would regret for years. When she accepted his request, he smiled and gave a little bow before leading her towards the floor that was already filled with other dancing couples. While he wasn’t the best dancer, Wendy had taught Josh a few simple steps once the two were old enough not to purposefully step on each others’ feet. Moving so he held the woman’s waist and hand, he tried his best to move with the beat, finding himself moving in a small circle as the woman inspected him. It was weird, how she was staring at him. Women usually didn’t pay him much attention, so being looked at at all was new to Josh. He offered her a smile, his fake fangs adding a little more fright to the otherwise warm expression on his face as the two moved slowly around their little circle. “Well, you were bound to get asked, Miss. Your costume is so catching that I doubt I’m the only man who wanted to dance with you.”
“Incredible, and they call me mad. Look human, if I was with her, I surely wouldn’t be running away from wraiths right about now and I’m quite sure we wouldn’t be having this conversation. It was obvious that she was going to attack tonight. I just didn’t know how.”
“Well at least you aren’t a completely lost cause. Try not to look at them.”
“Aren’t we all a little mad? I mean, we keep underestimating this Maleficent and we don’t even know who works for her, so you can’t blame me for hesitating to trust a jester like yourself. And it’s not like wraiths know who’s who, right? Obviously, it wasn’t that way to everyone.”
“My mum would be so happy to hear you say that. What happens if we look at those things?”
“Oh dear… I thought that something would happen, but…nothing like this. There’s very little time, human, we need to get out of here posthaste!”
“If you aren’t coming, well it was nice knowing you.”
“What do you mean you knew something would happen? Are...did you do...are you on her side?”
“Of course I’m coming. I’m not bloody stupid enough to sit here and die.”
“Oh dear, should I go and dance or have something to eat?” Aurora mumbled as she looked around, trying to see if she could recognize anybody but the costumes made that close to impossible.
“Dance. Dancing it always the best choice, if you ask me. Even if I’ve got two left feet, I know the best bet is to dance with a lovely girl at a ball where you’re allowed to relax just a little.” Josh had found the dark-haired woman off from the crowd a little, her red gown striking in the room of blues, grays and blacks. With a smile, he offered his hand. “If you’ll have me, I’d love to be your first dance of the evening.”
Joshua Darling will be dressing up as a vampire.
“I didn’t hallucinate, did I?”
“Please tell me I’m not the only one who saw a woman turn into a giant reptile.”
“No...no that bloody woman did in fact sprout wings and twist into an ugly beast.”
“How are we suppose to fight someone who can turn into a dragon?”
jameseverett:
“I don’t care about the bloody throne; take your seat of power and go right on and govern an entire country. Just leave me and my ship be–that’s all I need. You continue to assume you know things about me, Darling; just like you and the rest of your little motley crew. Think you’re all so smart, running around town and doing what you want, when you want. Never grow up; that’s the motto, isn’t it? Well, welcome to the real world, Darling…here, we don’t have our mommies to hide behind when things go wrong. Out here, one wrong word could mean the difference between a knife in your hand and one plunged through your chest. I don’t think I’m the one who should be watching my back, kid. Not here. This is my domain.”
“You keep the entire group from falling apart? Little middle Darling child, who falls after his sister and after the Bramwell girl in order of importance to your precious little Peter Pan? Don’t make me laugh, kid. You’re nothing… and, more importantly, you’re wasting my time.”
“Do you care about anything? I mean, besides yourself. Don’t worry, I don’t plan on joining you on the high seas anytime soon. And you continue to assume things about me and my friends, sir. You do not know anyone but Peter personally, and even that is a stretch. You do not know who we are or what we do. That’s his motto, not mine. I’ve been in the real world for a while, Captain. Not as long as most people alive, but long enough to keep the rest of the group somewhat alive. Is it, sir?”
“Not in the way you assume. If I wasn’t there, they’d all be dead or lost. Without Wendy or myself, they’d surely end up on an adventure that would end dreadfully. I don’t care how important I am to Peter. I’m important to myself first, sir. But at least I have someone in my life. You have no one but Smee. And he’s barely around nowadays, isn’t he? If you want me gone, say it.”
“No, I - no! This is not me huffing! There is no huffing!”
“Oh, I do remember the mud angels. I also remember the way mum nearly fainted when she saw our footsteps all over the carpet leading into the foyer. You have grown up a lot since then, yes - much too quickly, if you ask me - but I’ll always remind you to wipe off your feet before coming inside nevertheless, as well as check up on you to ensure you’re eating properly. Are you sure you aren’t hungry? I’ve got an apple in my purse you can have! I can even cut it for you, if you’d like, when we’re back home - and perhaps you can have it with a glass of milk and some pretzels? I had a salad for lunch, so I’m perfectly fine, little brother - let me do the mothering here.”
“I think I detect a huff, Wendy Darling.”
“See, you were just as messy as the rest of us kids. Mum always gets rather close to fainting at the sight of us, most Michael. Kid’s going to scare her to death, mark my words. You’re the one who grew up quickly, sister. You cannot worry about your two brothers and work yourself to the bone. You’ll end up tiring yourself out far too fast. Wendy, I’m fine. Cross my heart and all the rest of those promises we used to make as children. I can cut my own apples. Remember, I’m eighteen not eight. Mum and Dad trust me with a big knife and everything. Salads aren’t filling, big sister. Maybe you should have that apple.”
“You know what they say, go big or go home. You know, all things considered I believe that. I hate to break it to you but the two of you basically are just uncontrollable animals, you just put on a good show when you’re in public. I’m sure you believe that Joshua but it isn’t true. Responsibility does not equal happiness that’s a promise. Well if you honestly do want to look that old then you’re doing a great job.”
“Who says that? I’ve never heard that saying in my life. Actually, we are the most behaved children in the entire kingdom, thank you very much. The Darling family did not raise animals, just very rambunctious sons. Well, the adults I know are all very happy. So, maybe it is true. You’ll have to grow up to see. Thank you, I try my best.”
