#dramacabre

[wildeheart]

Andrew immediately knows something is wrong when he wakes to the wild beating of a heart that is not his.

The fact that the heart in his chest does not belong to him is, in fact, his only comfort as he looks around and realizes that he doesn't recognize anything -- and more importantly, anyone.

He rubs his hand over his good eye. If he knows he's hallucinating, surely he can make it stop by himself. There's no need to bother Thomas with something that clearly isn't real.

But- where is Thomas?

Andrew's chest begins to heave, and he's not sure if it's his lungs drawing breath or the vines squirming under his skin, but the effect makes him dizzy all the same. The heart beats faster. Andrew can't tell if it's reacting to his anxiety or an unseen Thomas's.

…Would Thomas's heart continue to beat if Thomas was dead?

The last story he'd written enters his mind like a bolt of electricity -- the one where the prince turned into a monster and devoured the October-boy. Suddenly, Andrew can't wait for the illusion to fade and surges to his feet, filled with adrenaline.

"Thomas?" He calls, desperate for the other boy's voice to break through his delusions and remind him that this isn't real.

"Thomas?!" When he doesn't hear Thomas's voice by his side, he calls more desperately, his mind screaming, 'No, it wasn't supposed to come true. Not like this.' His eyes begin to water.

"THOMAS?!"

@dramacabre

[isolaradiale]

i'd like to reapply as Thomas Rye from Don't Let the Forest In! His application can be found under /app or the app button on the sidebar

Welcome back to scenic Isola Radiale, Thomas!

You will be housed in APARTMENT 319.

You will retain everything you had on your previous stay.

Enjoy your stay!

*Aspidiske

[isolaradiale]

gonna drop Thomas Rye from Don't Let the Forest In for now! he was housed in Condo 414

Dropped for you!

--Mod Lyra

[blightsbite]

❝ Are you collecting rocks? ❞ Without any warning of his approach, Vanth peers over the boy's shoulder, harmlessly inquisitive. He'd spotted him bent over the autumn rot of the Mistwood's forest floor, alone and rummaging around for—well, Vanth actually doesn't know. Whatever it is, Vanth thinks there could be better places for it: the Mistwood is a hostile environment, unkind to turned and distracted backs. Surprisingly, Vanth is probably among the lesser threats within these woods. To this freckled teenager, anyway.

❝ You know, I'm not the only thing that could've snuck up on you. You realize what kinda woods these are, right? ❞ @dramacabre — creature encounter.

[wildeheart]

The Beotkkot keeper carries themself with an ancient dignity, a crown of blossoms on their head, and a sharp, fae-like smile in their teeth. Andrew can't help but wonder if Thomas might be like them one day in the distant future. The Keeper waves gracefully at Andrew, an impish sparkle in their eye, and Andrew waves back with a shy smile before turning back to Thomas.

"So, uh… I know we haven't been…" Can he even say 'dating'? That seems almost too casual a term for what Thomas is to him. "…you know, for a year technically, but it is Halloween again… I didn't want to do anything big just in case what happened… last Halloween is how it's going to be every year from now on, but… I wanted to bring you here. It seems like the kind of place you would like, and it's supposed to be protected."

"I know we don't really like anyone, and I wanted today to be about the two of us, but the tree's Keeper needs help gathering the fragments of the tree's Ghost. They asked for our assistance specifically… I think they can tell that we might be… uniquely qualified to help them."

Andrew doesn't think he's empathized with any human -- except maybe Thomas -- the way he's empathizing with the Beotkkot Ghost; so startled that it broke apart, little pieces of it now thrown about by the wind around them like pink petals.

@dramacabre -> PUT THE GHOST TOGETHER AGAIN

[kleinstar]

@dramacabre || WEAVE AND SEW

" Having trouble? "

Eiden's not in the position of an instructor but as always he's prone to offer his help when it seems needed. Easily he drops next to the other. His own blanket almost done so might as well grant some time for others.

" I think I'd be able to help! "

[brightnightbloom]

Lowering her head close to the ground, Neva sniffs at the air as she stalks forward towards the boy. The movement looks intimidating to the common eye, but Alba sees the way Neva's tail is raised in a friendly greeting and turns to see what's caught her daughter's attention.

"I see they have given you a real weapon. Not a fake." Alba draws her wooden sword and begins to swing it in slow arcs. She steps lightly around and over Bruma as the wolf pup excitedly weaves between her legs, as graceful as any dancer.

"They give your weapon back because they think you do not know how to use it. They think that you will not bare your teeth at them." She freezes in her stance, sword perfectly level with the ground, the epitome of control. Bruma stops too, looking up at her with a wagging tail and eyes pleading to continue their fun game. Alba turns to the boy with a serious expression on her face.

"You must prove them wrong."

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[isolaradiale]

On prior reserve here is Thomas Rye from Don't Let the Forest In. His application can be found under /app or the application button on the sidebar!

Welcome to hippity hoppity Isola Radiale, Thomas!

You’ll be staying in CONDO 414!

You will be given a Hatchet.

Enjoy your stay!

– ⋆ mimosa