HUMAN

Zep. 29. {Portland RPG}

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louise-parker:

There had been talk about supernatural creatures within the parks of Portland. They were all fairy tales and stories people made up to tell beside the fire in Lou’s opinion. Throughout her life, never once has she came across any abnormality within the woods to inspire a belief in the paranormal. In fact, she wholeheartedly believed there were perfectly reasonable explanations for these so call proof of Bigfoots and ghosts. Explanations backed up by scientific proof and common sense. However, as a park ranger, Lou often has stumbled upon research groups -the word research used rather loosely-, which meant she had an obligation to listen to them and guide them on their expedition. While she had no intention of hunting down a Bigfoot, she was responsible for the safety of every person who walked through her woods. With every intention to uphold her integrity as a park ranger, Lou wasn’t at all surprised to find someone who appeared to be meditating on a rock in the middle of the forest. She was going to move on by without disturbing them but the ground was covered in dry leaves and debris, she hadn’t noticed the branch until she stepped on it. “Good thing I didn’t or else I would feel pretty awful.” Lou grinned, seeing what a lively person they were. “I’m sorry for startling you. That was quite a jump you made there. I suspect you  thought a grizzly bear was sneaking up on you.”

Their heart pounded, but slowed by the second, too into their own mind and superstition before to think logically, but that was nothing new. “ Pretty awful, but it’s a good thing I’m so spry. I always land on my feet like a cat.” Zephyr laughed, moving to lean on the stump as they eyed the redhead.  “Something like that...” Zephyr shrugged. It was probably best not to admit that in their spiritual practices that they hoped to come across a legendary creature that most believed were about as real as Pokemon. “ But hey, at least I could just play dead with a grizzly -- or are you supposed to do that was black bears? Grizzes are brown, right? “ The questioned, noting the uniform and assuming the woman would know. “ I don’t know, but one thing I know for sure is that I’m glad that it was a hot redhead and not a bear. Makes my life a whole lot easier.”

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sabrinasortiz:

“Listen, Marcel. I’m going to need you to redo those invitations,” Sabrina spoke into the firm with a tired but firm voice. Under one arm she had her work binder and magazines and files, while she was carrying a shopping bag with rolls and rolls of ribbon in her other hand. She was fairly busy with several weddings under her belt, considering that it was summer. “What d’you mean, why? You misspelled the client’s name, idiota! How do you think that’s going to look for you, huh?” She continued to chew out her old friend who had a printing office, unaware of her surroundings when she ran into someone. “Oh nooo!” Her voice was more of a whine as she bent down to try to gather up her things. “No, no. I’m the one who’s sorry,” she was saying, glancing up at the person who started to help her for a brief second. “I wasn’t paying attention, but oh no, if these ribbons get any dirt on them, Lucille is going to kill me…” She was mumbling mostly to herself, afraid that she would upset her client and she’d have to come back to get even more ribbon. When Sabrina had processed what the other person had said, she looked up again, a flush appearing on her cheeks. “Uh, yeah, no. Not me,” she said. “I mean–I’m not the one getting married. I’d be carrying more stuff if it was me. I’m actually the wedding planner.” She smiled, really taking in the appearance of the other, admiring their looks for a moment. “Thank you. For helping me.” 

There was a lot of colorful girly shit on display which Zephyr knew nothing about, but they knew what a ribbon was, and upon hearing the brunette’s distress, was quick to pick it up and dust it off. The woman was quick to dismiss Zephyr’s assumption, a smirk on their face as the nursed the ribbons in one hand and attempted to grab as much as they could with the other. “ Oh, then double mazel tov -- you dodged a bullet for a little while longer.” They joked. Zephyr was hardly a commitment-phobe, but it was their humble opinion that way too many people these days were settling down at young ages. It was a whole rant they would spare the cute brunette , thankfully, smiling as they expressed their gratitude. “Oh, you’re welcome, but it’s not a problem at all. I would be a jerk if I didn’t help out a gorgeous damsel in distress. ‘Sides you’re not getting married so that just gives me an extra excuse to stop and talk to you a little.”

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margaretcarnahan:

Maggie was known to be a chatterbox. Due to the jumbled mess that was her mind, she had a knack for never running out of things to say. In fact, she never had the pleasure to meet someone with that trait. That was until the horror enthusiast had caught her eye. Maggie pressed her lips together in an attempt to not burst out laughing at their rant. “You’ve really thought about this haven’t you?” She teased, her eyes sparkling with amusement. “Oh, I don’t know. I still get duped into hoping that maybe everything will turn out alright. That the weird sounds were just a family squirrels in the attic and the horny teens get a reality check during sex ed.”

“What’s the not to think about? You think that when the virus that starts the zombie apocalypse that is inevitable hits that you’re gonna have time to prepare? You gotta get on top of that before it starts.” They scoffed. Most people were creeped out by how seriously Zephyr took the preparation for the end of the world, but in their mind, it was just being responsible. Still, the blonde’s positive outlook and hope for a happy ending was cute. Unrealistic, but cute. “ That’s cute. You’re cute. It’s that pretty face and sunshine-y outlook that’s gonna have people throwing themselves in the way of flesh eating undead to protect you when the world goes to shit. Myself included, but I can’t help myself around hot women so I guess I’m a bad example.”

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tess-atwood:

It had been a busy night, the night before. Which meant Tessa was called into the bar to help clean up. The others were out for lunch, but Tessa was still cleaning up. She hated leaving a job when it was only halfway done, besides she wasn’t that hungry yet. So as the blonde was busy cleaning some of the last glasses, she was surprised to hear someone come in. She turned slightly towards the other as she put down the glass and the towel. “ Can I help you? I mean – apart from a drink, since we’re still closed. ” 

Being their own boss came with perks -- around lunchtime Zephyr could just wander off and see what Portland was offering on any given day or have a smoke and get some fresh seasonal fruit. Other times they could just have an afternoon drink to make the next few hours a little easier. While they wanted to say that was the excuse, Zephyr really noticed the cute blonde through the window and fell instantly for her glasses. “ Oh, sorry... My bad it’s just that when I see something I like I don’t wanna wait... And the door was open, so...” 

[theflowersteeth]

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mateosolisx:

“Listen, I have no idea what I’m doing,” Mateo admitted as he took off his helmet, leaving his gear on. “I was told that this was just some charity thing and to look like a stereotypical firefighter wet dream but it’s the middle of a heatwave and I kind of want to pass out,” he admitted, wondering why he even bothered with the jacket. Wasn’t the whole wet dream thing being shirtless but with pants on and glistening with baby oil? “I feel more like a nightmare than a wet dream.”

“Who’s wet dream though?” They asked with a wide smirk. “ Cause my nightmares usually consist of naked dudes so this is something I can deal with.” They teased, but only playfully, not wanting Mateo to actually feel insulted but unable to help themselves.  Mateo was conventionally attractive and Zep was sure many people would agree and were enjoying whatever this fantasy was, but they were there to laugh and provide some form of emotional support. “ Hey, just think of the charitable act you’re doing and all the people you’re helping and shit and with luck, you might even get laid outta this. “ They offered in a half-assed attempt to cheer Mateo up. “ Don’t worry -- daddy’s got you.” Zephyr chuckled, reaching in the large bag on their shoulder to pull out a flask. “ Take a nip, it’ll help you get through the rest of the day.”

[ohmightysmiter]

Having a sibling is either “we ride together we die together” or “no officer I’ve never seen that person before in my life” there is no in between.

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Portland Task: 001 -- Moodboard  (Zephyr Moonsong)

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bianca-miller

“So lemme guess, Dawn of the Dead, Day of the Dead, 28 Weeks Later, 28 Days Later, Land of the Dead, REC, Slither, The Return of the Living Dead, City of the Living Dead, Hell of the Living Dead… man so many living dead movies. I don’t know, but it sounds like a zombie movie to me?” Bianca guessed before she took of her hoodie to lay on the grass next to Zep for her to sit down on without getting her bum wet, her hoodie was fine on the other hand, it was dark anyway so any wet patch on the back wasn’t gonna bother her, or worse come to worse, tie it around her waist once they were done. “You’re really the only person I can think of who watches this shit in broad daylight and in public, you know.” 

“Rob Zombie, which I guess counts in a weird, ironic sorta way. “ They corrected with a smirk when the brunette sat down. Bianca was a familiar face to Zep, and in recent years a welcome one to bump into around town. “ You would think that after dozens of movies and shows that people would be prepared for the zombie invasion but hands down everyone here would lose their shit and die withing the first thirty minutes. But don’t worry, I’ll let you in my bunker any time.” Zep teased as they winked at Bianca. Zephyr couldn’t help flirting sometimes, but was generally harmless, their small frame not at all intimidating to anyone. “ What? That’s a genius idea! People always watch horror flicks alone in the dark and then get so scared they can’t sleep and thing the robe handing on the back of the door is the Babadook or some shit. This way I get to enjoy the move without worrying that Samara is gonna crawl outta my screen because let’s be honest -- she’s a puss and only gets people when their alone.” Zep chuckled. “ Anyway, what are you doing out here, Prom Queen?”

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virginiasantcs:

Virginia generally fast walked through the park when she was on her way to the local grocery store for two reasons. Children and bugs. She didn’t need the screaming kids on the playground adding to her headache, nor did she need any bees buzzing around her head. Whenever she saw a bee she sprinted in the other direction.

Today she made the mistake of actually taking in her surroundings and was therefore distracted by Zephyr with a laptop, clearly smoking a joint. She vaguely knew them through their storefront. Her clients went to them, their customers came to her. She’d definitely seen them at a convention or two. Virginia let out a huff of laughter and quietly approached behind them, squatting to get a good look at what they were watching. Seemed like a horror movie. With a slow smirk developing, Virginia moved in closer and whispered, “Boo”.

Really into the movie, Zep of course didn’t notice anyone sneaking up behind them, which was why the small ‘boo’ made them jump. “ Shit! Dude! What the eff, man! I almost elbowed you in the face! Do you understand what a tragedy that would have been? If you weren’t so hot I would be so pissed at you right now...” Zep exclaimed, hand on their chest to calm the rapidly beating heart for a moment. When that moment passed, Zep sat up with a smile on their face, nudging their glasses up their nose as the turned toward Virginia.  

In all this time, they hadn’t manged to drop their joint in the grass, which was an accomplishment to them, but also would have been ironic if it happened. “ So what’s the what, Miss Cleo? What’s got you out here today instead of hiding from the people.” They joked. As much as Zephyr liked to tease, they were probably one of the few people who actually believed in what Virginia did. Sure, a lot of it was bullshit and cards were just cards, but they had a deep belief that some people were sensitive to the “Other side” and when they really opened their mind, they could do great things.  Besides, Zephyr gave everyone they liked a playful bit of shit. “ If you hang around the normies too much you might lose your gift. You know how the skeptics like to such our magic out of us.”

[occultophiliac]

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faewoodly-port-rp:

Fae hadn’t been intending to join anyone on their brake but the strange looks and murmurings of strangers passing by had caught their attention, as had the screams echoing from not that far away. Hair pulled back in a low ponytail and bindings on under the pinstriped shirt Fae had more of a masculine vibe going on today not that they really cared as they strolled over hand in their suit pants pocket the other wrapped around a coffee cup. “Damn, if its hands on it must be pretty personal,” Fae announced unless it was a zombie film they supposed leaning over the woman on the grass to see if they recognized what was occurring on screen. 

They were too tired to be phased by the cannabis, the woman was old enough to know the effects of the drugs herself and so long as it didn’t trigger any form of psychosis who really cared? Apparently, it was good for more than causing schizophrenia so Fae didn’t judge, besides they’d read an article telling them bacon was the new meat source of cancer so they were ready to take scientific findings with a pinch of salt today. Fae waited for a response, if the woman was open to it they’d sit a while if not they’d ask the title of the gory movie and leave. 

Lost in their movie, Zephyr flinched a tiny bit when the voice pulled them out of their thoughts, turning to see a blonde girl with a curious expression addressing them. “ Personal? Foe me? Nah, I just enjoy carnage. Helps me prepare for when society and civilization falls to shit and we’re all talking to volleyballs on a beach in a self-imposed solitary because people at their core are just animals and they can’t be trusted. “ They smirked.

Maybe it was because they enjoyed being somewhat of an anarchist in theory, maybe they just didn’t have much of a filter for their thoughts, but Zep had always found their cynicism to be funny. “ I mean, I’m a vegan so I personally don’t think I’d resort to cannibalism unless all plant life died, but it’s like.... If you have to survive and Zeds are killing everybody anyway then it’s gonna come down to it, right? So we might as well get used to the blood now.” They laughed, sitting up the make room for the girl.

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hazelclearwater:

Hazel was kneeling on her couch, staring straight at the door in anticipation with the same intensity that she usually had in her eyes. Her sister said she had a talent for making someone feel like they were the only person in the room and that they were her next victim, with her stare. As soon as Zep walked in, she was on her feet, taking in the windstorm that was Zephyr. For a long time Hazel didn’t think she’d ever meet anyone as passionate as her about all things paranormal, until she met Zephyr. Zep was passionate about everything. 

She started to sort the things Zep set down, moving around the chips, soda and candy that she had set out, knowing that they’d both be getting extra hungry in an hour or so. Hazel wasted no time in picking up the best looking brownie – a corner – and chowing down. “Whose the dummy that thinks Nessie is a sturgeon?” she asked, immediately picking up on the conversation. “Are they forgetting one of the first sightings where she was seen on a road in 1933. Sturgeons don’t cross roads.”

“So, after Buzzfeed Unsolved are we going to crack into a movie?”

After a huff, Zep tried to came down, turning to Hazel with a look of pure exasperation on their face and they got ready to rant. “ This idiot -- this completely idiot in my LARP was totally going off about dragons, right? He’s going off on his theory about the fact that they were just dinosaurs and didn’t actually breathe fire and that they shouldn’t be able to be slain and shit because by the seventeen hundreds they’d have been extinct, and of course everyone got upset so I mentioned that Nessie sightings were happening so far as the 1930s and oh, my God did he go off.” 

Copying Hazel, Zephyr grabbed a square and took a big bite, sighing as they chewed and attempted to calm down. “ Like I mean, I get the science behind it isn’t fool-proof but you have to open your mind, man. Every animal is a ‘myth’ until we discorver it washed up on a beach one day. Stop living in the past. Fracking troglodytes...” With a huff of breath, a smile came back to their face. “Anyway that sounds like a plan to me. I basically don’t know what I’m going to do with my life until the next season so I can’t put this episode off any longer as much as I want it to last. I know Ryan is going to make up for all the bullshit I’ve had to deal with today.”

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margaretcarnahan:

The rich, earthy smell of marijuana tickled Maggie’s nose, pulling her attention away from the book she had been reading under a large tree while she ate her lunch. Peeking from above her book, she glanced around, wondering who was brave enough to smoke in public. While Maggie was no goody two shoes, she preferred staying on the right side of the law as much as possible. Afterall, she was no use to Jaime if she was behind bars. When she realized the source of the smell, Maggie couldn’t help to stare at the person who gave zero fucks for a moment, a small amused smile grew on her face. At their outlandish remarks, Maggie gave a snort as she closed her book. “Is that Texas Chainsaw Murder? When Leatherface kills the pretty guy?” She asked, biting into her pastrami sandwich.

Blowing smoke into the air,  Zep smirked at the overdone gore on their screen before a voice pulled them into the present, looking around a bit before spotting where it came from and smiling. “ Pretty and you know you’re shit. Noice.” The commended. “ I mean, overall that’s the basis for just about every slasher flick just like family on white middle class non-believers moves into and old house that happens to be haunted and oh my God my kid is making friends with a ghost is the basis for every horror movie ever, so essentially everything in Texas Chainsaw on Halloween that falls on a Friday the 13th and horny brats can’t stop fucking while everyone else is getting murdered. You’d think they’d learn by now, huh?”

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oliverschulz:

This was probably the third time or so he saw the same person laying down on the grass and hearing the noises come from the laptop. Normally people would be mindful of their surroundings and have their headphones to not disturb others. Oliver walked over to them and chuckled as he peered down. “Here,” he started, pulling out a pair of headphones from his pocket and gently throwing them down to them, “I thought people around would like it if the murder noises were toned down a bit.”

When the object was thrown at them, Zep jumped a little, unsure of what it was and not at all putting it past anyone int his day and age to toss something gross at a stranger. Still, upon hearing what they said, Zep picked them up and tossed them back with a smile. “ Aren’t you an upstanding citizen? Thanks, but no thanks -- personal policy but I don’t take things from guys I don’t know. “ The gave a one shoulder shrug as they explained. “ ‘Sides, what we think and what’s reality are two different things, you know? Sometimes I think Obama’s still running the country and that big corporations aren’t making new diseases in labs with tax dollars so they have something else to profit from...”

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Being one with nature was just one of the many practice of a Wicca, but it was also one of Zephyr’s favorites. Something about being surrounded by trees and lakes or rivers and nothing else made them feel at ease, listening to whatever wild creatures made noise as they perched themselves on a rock and meditated, sage burning in one hand and a crystal in the other.  While it wasn’t their intention, xe hoped that they could not only pay respect to spirits and nature gods, but lowkey wanted to run into a Sasquatch. With that always in the back of their mind, Zep, even in a deep meditative state heard a branch crack under something’s foot and jumped, a light shriek given as they almost fell jumped from the rock and turned around to see what was creeping up behind them. Instead of Bigfoot(obviously), it was a pretty redhead. “Jesus H. Actual God. You almost gave me a heart attack.” They exlaimed before breaking out into a fit of laughter. It may not have been the Apex creature they hoped for, but getting a good look at the beautiful woman, they didn’t mind at all.

@louise-parker

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Zephyr was scatterbrained at times, admittedly, so even though they knew they should have been paying attention to where they were going, their eyes were on their phone reading a blog while one hand was on the side of their face to block the glare of the sun from their glasses so they can read. It was because of all these distracting factors that they didn’t notice at all when another distracted figure was coming towards them, colliding but thankfully not dropping their phone. Instead, it was the other person who dropped their things when Zephyr walked right into them, knocking their things out of their hands an instantly snapping back to reality. “ Shit! I’m so sorry!” They exclaimed, quickly dropping to their knees to pick the things up when they finally got a look at the brunette. She was really cute -- too cute, even, and Zephyr stared for a god few seconds before smiling and resuming what they were doing. “ I’m really sorry, I do this shit all the time and never learn. I didn’t mean to make you drop your --” And then they looked down to see bridal magazines. “ ...Wedding dress shit...? So you’re getting married... Mazel. That doesn’t seem at all terrifying and final.” They assumed, tsking that the cutie was already spoken for.

@sabrinasortiz