RPG: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS -->CONTINUATION WEEK from HELL &

*kyabetsu* · 11-23-2002, 11:15 PM

THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF A STORY IN PROGRESS. IF YOU FEEL COMPELLED TO JOIN US, PLEASE.... FOR THE LOVE OF ANYTHING YOU DEEM SACRED.... READ THE ORIGINAL THREADS FIRST.

PART 1: Machias' Punishment.
PART 2: WEEK from HELL

IT"S COMPLICATED. IF YOU HAVEN'T READ, WE WILL KNOW. IF YOU DO READ IT, WE WILL WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS. PROMISE.

THE LAST POST OF THE LAST THREAD READ:

Vespera BLaze said:

*Don started a little, then relaxed. He bounced his foot up to tap the bottom of hers, and scooted his chair over another half an inch closer. He reached for the purple sprinkles*

*Vespera moved the finished pumpkin onto the counter out of the way. Most of the front half had been carved out, looking like a snarling face made out of thin lines. She returned to the table, and looked at the plethora of things she could use to decorate the skulls* So is this supposed to look sort of like me when i'm done, or can I do whatever with it Kya?

*Splinter returned her hug and smiled.* Shoo.

NEW POST:

Kya looked up with a start.
kya: hM? the skull... it's SUPPOSED to be you, but it's also your call. One year, my little sister made one that looked like swamp thing. My grandma questioned her about it and Elidia claimed it WAS her, because when she had a head cold that's what she felt like. Grandma left her alone about it after that. (kya shrugged) so i think that means, it's whatever you like.

she rested her foot along side Don's under the table, and happily drew a "lacey" veil on the back of her mother's skull with icing...

*Vespera Blaze* · 11-23-2002, 11:32 PM

*Vespera played with the sugars and decorations, and came up with something that kind of looked like her. The top part was red anyways, and there was a slash for lips and two blue dots for eyes.* A gorgeous masterpiece. *She chuckled.* That was fun

*Don hooked Kya's ankle with his own, and holding "feet" continued to work on the skull*

**Machias Banshee** · 11-23-2002, 11:33 PM

*She nodded and quickly left the room.*

*Mike saw her leaving Splinter's room in a hurry, and caught up to her.*
Mike: Hey, Machi, what--

*She was very excited, so she spoke rather quickly* I cant really talk for too long, Splinter's letting me go to Enigma's dimension so I gotta go find all my clothes in the storage area, so i can pack and head out as soon as i can.

*She entered the storage room, leaiving a bewildered Mike behind...*

Mike: Youre leaving.....?

*kyabetsu* · 11-23-2002, 11:44 PM

Raph wandered into the kitchen and took in the extremely SAACHRINE scene. Candy everywhere. His two brothers sitting boy-girl-boy-girl around the kitchen table, playing "Arts and Crafts".....

Raph tried to control his bile.
R: EH-HEM. How's everybody's firs' day in frickin' KINDERGARTEN?... (he shook his head and strolled around the counters looking for food for immediate consumption.)

kya: one of this skulls is yours too Rojito. And there's food for you and Kamita to SPLIT in that tupperware near the blender.

Raph grunted and took a fork to the entire thing. Leo shot him a glare.
R: WHAT?! I'll leave her some. Geeshh....
Raph pulled a chair up backwards to the table and inbetween bites, gave Leo **** about his skull.

R: that blue s'pose'da be a bandana, Leo?... (munch munch) .. then why's it IN your eyes too...?

*Vespera Blaze* · 11-23-2002, 11:51 PM

*Vespera just stuck her tongue out at Raphael and moved her sugar skull over to the side.* Kindergarten was wonderful Raphael. They let me play with the messy stuff! *The grin on her face was wide, and no real way to tell if she was joking or not.*

**Machias Banshee** · 11-24-2002, 12:01 AM

Yes!

*She pulled the boxes from the shelf, and opened htem*
My human clothes...
*She picked up one of the boxes, and kicked the other one towards the door.*
*Mike was standing by the door when he could hear noises... *thud...fffshhh...thud....fffshhh...He took a step inside, to look in. something hit his toe, and he jumped back.*

Oop, soory Mike...*hefts the box up higher.* Could you--

M: *picks up the box, and grins* --help?

Heh, yeah..thanks...*They walk to her room, setting the boxes on her bed.

M: *looks on as she pulls a large shoulder bag from under her bed.* So...Why are you leaving, again?

*She opened the bag, and looked up at him.*
I'm going to Enigma's dimension. Cooler's fight is going on, and I got a debt or two to repay to Enigma. I'll only be gone for two days, tops....

Mike: *nods, then grins, before taking on a dramatic look* Two days? W-what am i gonna do without you? the stress of it all...*holds his hand to his forehead.*

*She laughed and patted his cheek*
I think you'll survive two days without me....

M: *chuckles* Yeah, i guess...*gives mock sigh* As long as you get me a T-shirt...*winks, then pulls her into a hug* and a popcorn...*kisses her again* ...and something to torture the others with....*winks* I'll be okay then.

*kyabetsu* · 11-24-2002, 12:04 AM

Raph shook his head.
R: sure thing Vespera. Whatever you say. ... (he picked up a undecorated skull at random) so one'a these things is mine?

Kya: yup! we're each decorating our own skulls... tomorrow we'll eat them.

R: (slowly, still staring at the turtle-skull in his hand) kya, that's really fvcked up.

Kya: (looking up at him with a small grin on her face) its just supposed to remind us that death can be just as sweet as the life we know. There's nothing wrong with dying, Rojito. Everyone does it eventually....

kya caught the expression on Raph's face, and tried to explain so that he would understand it.
Kya; we're taught from an early age not to FEAR it. That its' just like liviing, but ... well... not.... these whole holiday is about whistling in the dark. you don't have to be scared about death... (she made the skull she was working on dance at him) ... just because we don't know what's in store for us, doesn't make it scary... just DIFFERENT.

Raph grunted and put the remaining third of the food back on the counter for kameko. He came back to table and after a moment's thought, started drawing a red bandana on his skull....

*Vespera Blaze* · 11-24-2002, 12:12 AM

*Vespera smiled, but didn't tweak Raphael about his change of tune.* So Kya, is this a costume kind of night, or are we in street clothes?

*Donatello finished etching a shell on the back of his sugar skull and was tracing it in green.*

*kyabetsu* · 11-24-2002, 12:20 AM

kya looked at Vespera and bit her lip.
Kya: you know i never thought about that... I mean i was gonna wear a nice sweater or try to dig up somethiing... presentable ...for meeting with my family... and the guys... well... (voice at a low whisper) ... they just don't WEAR much... I mean, costumes never even occurred to me. TOMORROW's the day that traditional for getting REALLY dressed up and stuff... but (she looks kinda embarrassed) i didn't wanna look like a ragdoll for my parents, you know....

Leo was discovering the difficulties of drawing straight obects... like crossed katana, for instance.... on the back of a rounded surface. He persevered though. The girls were talking "purses" again.

**Machias Banshee** · 11-24-2002, 12:20 AM

*She kissed his nose* Okay okay, I'll bring back souveniers....*wriggles out to finish her packing. She filled the shoulder bag with clothes and other items, zipping it shut. She then went to her nightstand, and took her bottle of aspirin, sketchbook, and put them into her handbag.*

Well...I guess that's it...*looks down at herself* Now for me...*She grabs some garments and quickly puts them on, the sarong giving some privacy. She then whipped it off, tossing it onto the bed. She was now wearing her jeans, and black DocMartins. She looked at Mike, who gave her a half-smile*

Could you help me bring my stuff out to the living room? I just want to make my rounds of saying goodbye to everyone....

*Mike gave her a smile, and took her shoulderbag out to the living room. Machias closed her door behind her, and made her way to Splinter's room one last time...*

*Vespera Blaze* · 11-24-2002, 12:26 AM

*Vespera looked happy* So semi formal it is. I can deal with that as soon as I have a few spare minutes to rummage around in my trunk. I hit the drycleaners on the way here for a pickup.

*Splinter looked up at the sound outside his door.* Come in Machias.

**Machias Banshee** · 11-24-2002, 12:28 AM

*She grinned, and shook her head, opening the door*

Gotta teach me that...*She smiled* I'm--uh, heading out now...*gives a sheepish smile* I jsut wanted to say bye...and thank you. For letting me go...

*Vespera Blaze* · 11-24-2002, 12:30 AM

*Splinter shook his head.* There is no thanks necessary my child. This is something that must be done, correct? Then of course I would let you go. Take care and hurry home. You will be missed.

**Machias Banshee** · 11-24-2002, 12:33 AM

*She nodded, and shared one last long hug...*

Thank you Father...I'll miss you all too...

*She stepped back, lowered to one knee and bowed her head low. She then stood, taking her hand bag, and went out the door...*

*kyabetsu* · 11-24-2002, 12:39 AM

kya looked at vespera with a vaguely uncomfortable grin...
Kya: i don't think i own anything THAT nice, Vesita....
she returened her attention to the skulls. She'd completed the designs on her family's skulls and they grinned up at her. White faced and ready to go. Her own skull sat in her palm. She was getting tired of decorating. She'd been cooking all day, used all her GOOD ideas one the SIX other pieces she'd done already.... she was tempted to leave it blank.

She was beginning to get nervous about seeing everyone again, and distracted as she was, she carved "C O L" into the forehead before she registered that she hadn't WANTED to use that name...

Staring at the skull that stared back, she decided on a whim to FINISH the name. It was hers. She'd been BAPTISIZED to it, and that's what she wanted to hear her parents call her. She chislled the remaining letters in and leaving the skull blank, excused herself.

Kya: It'll be dark soon, I need to go prepare. Pardon me.
She unhooked her foot from Don's and flashed him a small smile. She left the kitchen quickly and quietly.

*Vespera Blaze* · 11-24-2002, 12:48 AM

V: See you in a bit Kya.

D: Bye Kya. *He looked down and determined that his skull was done.*

*Vespera picked up the pumpkin* I'll put this in the living room, then get my clothes out of the car. Be right back!

**Machias Banshee** · 11-24-2002, 12:48 AM

*Machias walked down the hallway...she saw Kya, and waved to her.*

Hey...I'm heading out now...*looks down* I'm sorry about not seeing your family, but...*looks up smiling* Tell them I said hello, and all that stuff, kay? I'll be back in two days...

*Mike stood in the living room, by the doorway to the kitchen, and watched the others.*

M: You guys' having fun?

*kyabetsu* · 11-24-2002, 01:00 AM

Raph looked up at Mike.
R: if you don't decorate your own ****-eatin' head. I'll do it for ya.
Raph had design ideas galore for Mike's skull...

Kya assured Machias that she would convey her greetings to the imminent guests and wished her well on her travels.
Kya; Have a good time, and remember to come home safely. Vaya con Dios...

kya headed to the showers and back to her room where she lit the candles and tried to get the joyfull feeling back. When she had immerged from her room a half hour later to prepare dinner for her living family, she'd achieved "calm" but not "joyful"... that was smothered under a thick layer of "nervous"

((trans: go with god))

**Machias Banshee** · 11-24-2002, 01:06 AM

*She thanked her, and made her way to the living room.*

M: *at Raph: Heh, knowing you, you'd eat it before--*sees her* Hey, youre here....

Yeah...I jsut said bye to Splinter, so now..*peeks into the kitchen.* Wow, looks like you guys had fun...*clears throat* Well, I'm going to be heading out now, so...have a good two days while i'm gone...

*Vespera Blaze* · 11-24-2002, 01:09 AM

*Vespera emerged from the trunk of her car, a garment bag in hand. She headed back into the house. She slipped into the spare room Raph had shown her, the one she guessed used to be Kali's and locked the door so she could change. Twenty minutes later she emerged in a green dress. It was cut close to the torso, but not indecently tight, and billowed out into a full green skirt that ended just above her knees. She'd taken the time to do her make up as well, and now felt ready to face anyone and anything with her "war paint" in place. Again she consistantly ignored the figment of her mother that had been following her for the last two days. It was Halloween. They were always bad on halloween, must be the power of suggestion.*

*Don looked up.* Take care Machias. See you when you get back

11-23-2002, 11:15 PM	#1
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	RPG: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS -->CONTINUATION WEEK from HELL & *THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF A STORY IN PROGRESS.* IF YOU FEEL COMPELLED TO JOIN US, PLEASE.... FOR THE LOVE OF ANYTHING YOU DEEM SACRED.... READ THE ORIGINAL THREADS FIRST. PART 1: Machias' Punishment. PART 2: WEEK from HELL IT"S COMPLICATED. IF YOU HAVEN'T READ, WE WILL KNOW. IF YOU DO READ IT, WE WILL WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS. PROMISE. THE LAST POST OF THE LAST THREAD READ: Vespera BLaze said: Don started a little, then relaxed. He bounced his foot up to tap the bottom of hers, and scooted his chair over another half an inch closer. He reached for the purple sprinkles Vespera moved the finished pumpkin onto the counter out of the way. Most of the front half had been carved out, looking like a snarling face made out of thin lines. She returned to the table, and looked at the plethora of things she could use to decorate the skulls So is this supposed to look sort of like me when i'm done, or can I do whatever with it Kya? Splinter returned her hug and smiled. Shoo. NEW POST: Kya looked up with a start. kya: hM? the skull... it's SUPPOSED to be you, but it's also your call. One year, my little sister made one that looked like swamp thing. My grandma questioned her about it and Elidia claimed it WAS her, because when she had a head cold that's what she felt like. Grandma left her alone about it after that. (kya shrugged) so i think that means, it's whatever you like. she rested her foot along side Don's under the table, and happily drew a "lacey" veil on the back of her mother's skull with icing...

11-23-2002, 11:32 PM	#2
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Vespera played with the sugars and decorations, and came up with something that kind of looked like her. The top part was red anyways, and there was a slash for lips and two blue dots for eyes. A gorgeous masterpiece. She chuckled. That was fun Don hooked Kya's ankle with his own, and holding "feet" continued to work on the skull __________________ Vespera Blaze

11-23-2002, 11:51 PM	#5
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Vespera just stuck her tongue out at Raphael and moved her sugar skull over to the side. Kindergarten was wonderful Raphael. They let me play with the messy stuff! The grin on her face was wide, and no real way to tell if she was joking or not. __________________ Vespera Blaze

11-24-2002, 12:12 AM	#8
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Vespera smiled, but didn't tweak Raphael about his change of tune. So Kya, is this a costume kind of night, or are we in street clothes? Donatello finished etching a shell on the back of his sugar skull and was tracing it in green. __________________ Vespera Blaze

11-24-2002, 12:26 AM	#11
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Vespera looked happy So semi formal it is. I can deal with that as soon as I have a few spare minutes to rummage around in my trunk. I hit the drycleaners on the way here for a pickup. Splinter looked up at the sound outside his door. Come in Machias. __________________ Vespera Blaze

11-23-2002, 11:33 PM	#3
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	She nodded and quickly left the room. Mike saw her leaving Splinter's room in a hurry, and caught up to her. Mike: Hey, Machi, what-- She was very excited, so she spoke rather quickly I cant really talk for too long, Splinter's letting me go to Enigma's dimension so I gotta go find all my clothes in the storage area, so i can pack and head out as soon as i can. She entered the storage room, leaiving a bewildered Mike behind... Mike: Youre leaving.....?

11-23-2002, 11:44 PM	#4
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Raph wandered into the kitchen and took in the extremely SAACHRINE scene. Candy everywhere. His two brothers sitting boy-girl-boy-girl around the kitchen table, playing "Arts and Crafts"..... Raph tried to control his bile. R: EH-HEM. How's everybody's firs' day in frickin' KINDERGARTEN?... (he shook his head and strolled around the counters looking for food for immediate consumption.) kya: one of this skulls is yours too Rojito. And there's food for you and Kamita to SPLIT in that tupperware near the blender. Raph grunted and took a fork to the entire thing. Leo shot him a glare. R: WHAT?! I'll leave her some. Geeshh.... Raph pulled a chair up backwards to the table and inbetween bites, gave Leo **** about his skull. R: that blue s'pose'da be a bandana, Leo?... (munch munch) .. then why's it IN your eyes too...?

11-24-2002, 12:01 AM	#6
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Yes! She pulled the boxes from the shelf, and opened htem My human clothes... She picked up one of the boxes, and kicked the other one towards the door. Mike was standing by the door when he could hear noises... thud...fffshhh...thud....fffshhh...He took a step inside, to look in. something hit his toe, and he jumped back.* Oop, soory Mike...hefts the box up higher. Could you-- M: picks up the box, and grins --help? Heh, yeah..thanks...They walk to her room, setting the boxes on her bed. M: looks on as she pulls a large shoulder bag from under her bed.* So...Why are you leaving, again? She opened the bag, and looked up at him. I'm going to Enigma's dimension. Cooler's fight is going on, and I got a debt or two to repay to Enigma. I'll only be gone for two days, tops.... Mike: nods, then grins, before taking on a dramatic look Two days? W-what am i gonna do without you? the stress of it all...holds his hand to his forehead. She laughed and patted his cheek I think you'll survive two days without me.... M: chuckles Yeah, i guess...gives mock sigh As long as you get me a T-shirt...winks, then pulls her into a hug and a popcorn...kisses her again ...and something to torture the others with....winks I'll be okay then.

11-24-2002, 12:04 AM	#7
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Raph shook his head. R: sure thing Vespera. Whatever you say. ... (he picked up a undecorated skull at random) so one'a these things is mine? Kya: yup! we're each decorating our own skulls... tomorrow we'll eat them. R: (slowly, still staring at the turtle-skull in his hand) kya, that's really fvcked up. Kya: (looking up at him with a small grin on her face) its just supposed to remind us that death can be just as sweet as the life we know. There's nothing wrong with dying, Rojito. Everyone does it eventually.... kya caught the expression on Raph's face, and tried to explain so that he would understand it. Kya; we're taught from an early age not to FEAR it. That its' just like liviing, but ... well... not.... these whole holiday is about whistling in the dark. you don't have to be scared about death... (she made the skull she was working on dance at him) ... just because we don't know what's in store for us, doesn't make it scary... just DIFFERENT. Raph grunted and put the remaining third of the food back on the counter for kameko. He came back to table and after a moment's thought, started drawing a red bandana on his skull....

11-24-2002, 12:20 AM	#9
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	kya looked at Vespera and bit her lip. Kya: you know i never thought about that... I mean i was gonna wear a nice sweater or try to dig up somethiing... presentable ...for meeting with my family... and the guys... well... (voice at a low whisper) ... they just don't WEAR much... I mean, costumes never even occurred to me. TOMORROW's the day that traditional for getting REALLY dressed up and stuff... but (she looks kinda embarrassed) i didn't wanna look like a ragdoll for my parents, you know.... Leo was discovering the difficulties of drawing straight obects... like crossed katana, for instance.... on the back of a rounded surface. He persevered though. The girls were talking "purses" again.

11-24-2002, 12:28 AM	#12
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	She grinned, and shook her head, opening the door Gotta teach me that...She smiled I'm--uh, heading out now...gives a sheepish smile I jsut wanted to say bye...and thank you. For letting me go...

11-24-2002, 12:30 AM	#13
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Splinter shook his head. There is no thanks necessary my child. This is something that must be done, correct? Then of course I would let you go. Take care and hurry home. You will be missed. __________________ Vespera Blaze

11-24-2002, 12:33 AM	#14
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	She nodded, and shared one last long hug... Thank you Father...I'll miss you all too... She stepped back, lowered to one knee and bowed her head low. She then stood, taking her hand bag, and went out the door...

11-24-2002, 12:39 AM	#15
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	kya looked at vespera with a vaguely uncomfortable grin... Kya: i don't think i own anything THAT nice, Vesita.... she returened her attention to the skulls. She'd completed the designs on her family's skulls and they grinned up at her. White faced and ready to go. Her own skull sat in her palm. She was getting tired of decorating. She'd been cooking all day, used all her GOOD ideas one the SIX other pieces she'd done already.... she was tempted to leave it blank. She was beginning to get nervous about seeing everyone again, and distracted as she was, she carved "C O L" into the forehead before she registered that she hadn't WANTED to use that name... Staring at the skull that stared back, she decided on a whim to FINISH the name. It was hers. She'd been BAPTISIZED to it, and that's what she wanted to hear her parents call her. She chislled the remaining letters in and leaving the skull blank, excused herself. Kya: It'll be dark soon, I need to go prepare. Pardon me. She unhooked her foot from Don's and flashed him a small smile. She left the kitchen quickly and quietly.

11-24-2002, 12:48 AM	#16
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	V: See you in a bit Kya. D: Bye Kya. He looked down and determined that his skull was done. Vespera picked up the pumpkin I'll put this in the living room, then get my clothes out of the car. Be right back! __________________ Vespera Blaze

11-24-2002, 01:00 AM	#18
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Raph looked up at Mike. R: if you don't decorate your own ****-eatin' head. I'll do it for ya. Raph had design ideas galore for Mike's skull... Kya assured Machias that she would convey her greetings to the imminent guests and wished her well on her travels. Kya; Have a good time, and remember to come home safely. Vaya con Dios... kya headed to the showers and back to her room where she lit the candles and tried to get the joyfull feeling back. When she had immerged from her room a half hour later to prepare dinner for her living family, she'd achieved "calm" but not "joyful"... that was smothered under a thick layer of "nervous" ((trans: go with god))

11-24-2002, 01:06 AM	#19
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	She thanked her, and made her way to the living room. M: at Raph: Heh, knowing you, you'd eat it before--sees her* Hey, youre here.... Yeah...I jsut said bye to Splinter, so now..peeks into the kitchen. Wow, looks like you guys had fun...clears throat Well, I'm going to be heading out now, so...have a good two days while i'm gone...

11-24-2002, 01:09 AM	#20
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Vespera emerged from the trunk of her car, a garment bag in hand. She headed back into the house. She slipped into the spare room Raph had shown her, the one she guessed used to be Kali's and locked the door so she could change. Twenty minutes later she emerged in a green dress. It was cut close to the torso, but not indecently tight, and billowed out into a full green skirt that ended just above her knees. She'd taken the time to do her make up as well, and now felt ready to face anyone and anything with her "war paint" in place. Again she consistantly ignored the figment of her mother that had been following her for the last two days. It was Halloween. They were always bad on halloween, must be the power of suggestion. Don looked up. Take care Machias. See you when you get back __________________ Vespera Blaze