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Kesara Freamon ([personal profile] heavensreader) wrote in [community profile] snowblindrpg2016-01-14 12:08 am

[log] But will there be pie? [closed

Characters: Kesara, Toriel
Location Bulding 113
Date: Day 75, evening
Summary: Smol runs into Goatmom, as is only proper.
Warnings: Probably none! Everyone is very cute in this log.


It had been getting late by the time that Kesara decided to turn around yet again, and complete the circle that, she hoped at least, would lead her back to the first house in which she woke. Making a circle, a wide one, had seemed like a good idea at the time; better than marching off into the unknown without anything like a plan, which sounds very exciting, but tends to end very badly for everyone involved. Proper, professional explorers have a plan.

Hers has paid off, she thinks with substantial relief as she spies the familiar house through the snowfall. Sunset nears - at least she assumes so; there's no sun to speak of - and she knows by now that the doors lock, and what happens to those who are on the wrong side of them when they do. She dashes across the last hundred yards, just in case, and bursts through the door, expecting it to slam ominously behind her with a great noise, which it does, and lock, which it doesn't.

"Not as late as I thought," she mutters to herself, relieved, then turns around to peer at the door. "At least I hope so. You had better lock when it's time. I've heard there are monsters out there."

Not that Kesara believes in monsters. But better safe than sorry.
inruins: <lj user="mymostvunlerable"> (Concerned/worried/are you well?)

[personal profile] inruins 2016-01-14 08:34 am (UTC)(link)
The sudden slam from the next room over startles the boss monster from her fiddling around in the kitchen. It looks like someone else is here for the night. Some part of Toriel is relieved, another is worried on who it might be stuck with her for the lock down. Hopefully someone who wouldn't react too poorly to what she was.

"Hello? Is someone here?" She calls out, cautiously stepping forward towards the threshold of the doorway without stepping through just yet. She wanted to gauge reaction first. "Are you well?"
Edited 2016-01-14 08:37 (UTC)
inruins: <lj user="mymostvunlerable"> (Tired/worn down/quiet)

[personal profile] inruins 2016-01-16 10:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Toriel winces from the safety of the kitchen doorway, wondering if the girl will be frightened of her. "I'll be less worried when I know you're comfortable, dear. It is terribly cold outside."

"Do try to get warm. I'll- be out in a moment." She couldn't just hide in the kitchen the entire time. If the girl reacts poorly, Toriel intends to stay in another room and let the child have the run of the place they've settled in for the night. It is only fair.
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[personal profile] inruins 2016-01-18 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
Toriel frowns softly in turn making no moves in the moment. The boss monster doesn't want to startle the girl any worse. "This is not a costume, dear." She holds her hands up placatingly, revealing soft pink paw pads on her palms, a stark contrast to the white of her fur. Toriel hopes the gesture and lack of any sudden movement will ease the situation.

"I mean you no harm, I promise that. I am not one of the creatures that lurk outside in the snow. I was brought here like you were."
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[personal profile] inruins 2016-01-20 12:04 am (UTC)(link)
Toriel blinks, a little surprised by the question. The reaction is certainly better than she expected. Toriel has seen the gamut of reactions children go through at the sight of her. Terror, uncertainty to acceptance. Kesara's mention of mountains makes the boss monster briefly wonder if similar situations to her own occurred elsewhere. Monsters sealed into mountains.

Her old title almost rolls off the tongue before the monster catches herself in her introduction. Old habits die hard so it seems. "I'm afraid not, dear. I am Toriel. I come from Mount Ebott."

"May I ask what your name is, my dear child?"
inruins: (Gentle laughter/soft edges)

[personal profile] inruins 2016-01-22 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
Toriel has to smile gently at the child's concentration and anxiety showing. That in turn eases the boss monster's anxiety of frightening the child considerably. Some part of the uncertain introduction leaves Toriel feeling nostalgic for an age when children gawped at her in awe. Nervous fluttering hands, half mumbled introductions whilst tucked behind their parents as they gazed up at the queen of monsters.

"It is very nice to meet you, Kesara. You can simply call me Toriel if you wish." She moves to carefully crouch to be on level with the girl. "I hope you have been doing well so far. This is a dangerous place."
inruins: (Gentle laughter/soft edges)

[personal profile] inruins 2016-01-24 11:01 pm (UTC)(link)
"That's good. I'd rather you not freeze dear. It can get very cold, very quickly." Toriel laughs gently as she adds, the staring on Kesara's part is rather cute in Toriel's opinion. "Ah, even I need to bundle up. My fur can't keep me completely warm in this weather."

She holds her hand out encouragingly, "Here, do you wish to touch my fur?" She's learned over time human children are always a little interested in touching her fur at first. "If not, I understand."
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[personal profile] inruins 2016-01-29 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
"Well, I did invite you to touch, dear." She answers with a gentle smile, opening her hand a little further so Kesara can feel her paw pads properly.

Investigation will yield the fact Toriel's fur is as soft as it looks, but textured differently than one would expect for a monster who looks so similar to a goat. Her paw pads are equally warm as they are soft. "Human children are usually curious, so I do not mind them investigating a little bit." Toriel if anything is honest. "I'd rather not scare anyone."

Toriel will let the girl take her time, clearly in no rush.
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[personal profile] inruins 2016-02-04 04:35 am (UTC)(link)
"It is only truly a bother when people don't ask before touching." She answers with an encouraging laugh. Toriel is glad Kesara is feeling more comfortable now. The boss monster doesn't want to intimidate the child.

"I hope no one does that to you, dear. If so I'll have to have some words with them." She narrows her eyes slightly at the thought, "If anyone does that, you will get an apology."
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[personal profile] inruins 2016-02-13 10:21 pm (UTC)(link)
"Still, if you ever need any help, dear. I am here for you." She offers back, not pushing too hard on the earlier statement. The surprise and uncertainty on Kesara's face is enough to make the boss monster tread lightly. The child's comfort is what Toriel wants more over anything else.

At Kesara's question, Toriel shifts gears, smiling a little. "My friend Sans is here, he and I come from the same mountain. My child Frisk is also here. So I am not alone in that regard."
Edited 2016-02-13 22:22 (UTC)
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[personal profile] inruins 2016-02-16 08:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"I see. I take it you've been reading through people's post then?" Toriel doesn't sound offended by Kesara's words, amused at least from the girl's realization and quick fumble to cover her mistake. Children are always curious, in that they always feel quite clever when they 'solve' something like this.

Toriel at least knows how to cover her worry enough and keep her smile genuine. Being queen for so long meant she could certainly fake it when needed. "Frisk will be safe soon enough. They've certainly handled similar before we met."
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[personal profile] inruins 2016-02-16 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
She does arch a brow somewhat of mention of Alexander. The boss monster guesses it is the name for the child's tablet. "Curiosity is normal, dear. Especially at this age." The added explanation makes her smile soften somewhat. "Ah- thank you. I'll take that as a compliment."

Talk of Frisk is a good distraction. Better than actively thinking about her worry over her child out there in the snow. "My kind were sealed into the mountain a long, long time ago. Frisk was one of the few humans who came to the mountain and managed to find their way inside."
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[personal profile] inruins 2016-02-20 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
Toriel for her part is used to rapid fire questions from children, so she simply waits it out for Kesara to finish before she begins answering things in order. "Yes. I've adopted them before we all ended here." She only pauses to quickly collect her thoughts on how to explain Mount Ebott's history to the child.

"My kind were sealed underground by humanity a very long, long time ago. Humans were afraid of us, we could do something they could not which only spurned their fear further. Everyone acts irrationally when they're afraid."
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[personal profile] inruins 2016-02-22 10:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Kesara's rapt attention is not unexpected. Children tend to get wrapped up more easily in stories than most. Toriel's smile takes on a more tired tinge. Even now she can remember the tension in the streets and fear before the war. Just as much as she remembers the grief and death that came from their banishment.

She only pauses to gather her words before she continues. "Monsters have the ability to absorb the human soul when a human passes on. It can make a monster incredibly powerful." She offers simply back, hoping she wasn't making Kesara uncomfortable with this.

"Humans cannot absorb a monster soul in turn. Monsters simply fade away after death because we are made of only magic."
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[personal profile] inruins 2016-02-28 06:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Decades, no, centuries of explaining this leaves Toriel used to this reaction. She takes no offense to it nor will she attempt to control Kesara's reaction to it. The boss monster stays where she is, crouched low to the ground, giving Kesara the reigns of this situation. She would rather the child feel safe opposed to controlling the situation entirely.

"No my child. I have no intention of ever doing so to you, or any human. All the monsters I have spoken with, that I know- are uninterested as well." She shakes her head slowly, "I would rather live peacefully with humanity."