3rd Partridge [Action][Let's be a puddle]

[pearheaded]

[You know the saying. You are what you eat drink love.

Ian? He's an easily pleased sort of fella. The problem with that? It makes for some awkward loving; lo and behold, before he knew it, he was water—yes, water. And he hasn't been able to get himself somewhere without causing a little ruckus here and there. Your character? Maybe they just poured themselves a glass. Maybe they're walking through the store and found him tsk, tsk, he's disaster prone for slipping lately, it seems. Maybe you were in your apartments, chillin', and suddenly there's a drip from the ceiling. Whatever your sad little mind can imagine where your character interacts with water? Go for it. Otherwise, you could just spot a reasonably-sized mass of 'rain water' literally moving on it's own outside.

Maybe muttering under its breath.]

—oh my god this is kinda cool but still please tell me I can change back oh please I really liked having two legs—!!


((ooc: replies from ilu_water ))

Comments

[vivi-aislinn.livejournal.com]

I know that! [She giggles a little bit.] People are turning into stuff they like. You must really like water... [She taps on the glass gently.] Why?

[ilu-water.livejournal.com]

Well, isn't it amazing? Just think about it! Without it, there's no life. So in a way, it kinda is life! It makes the clouds clouds, the lakes lakes, and the people people!

Don't you think that's worth loving?

[vivi-aislinn.livejournal.com]

[Vivi pauses. She'd never really thought of that before... but it does make a lot of sense.] ...Yeah, I guess so! It's just I've never seen anyone who loves water that much, hee hee. [She smiles at the glass of water. It sounds male, but after what it just said, it really doesn't sound like a threat.]

...What's your name, mister water?

[ilu-water.livejournal.com]

I'm Ian! Ian Kolansky, medicine seller! You got a broken arm or missing leg, I can fix it!

...

Well, not right now I can't, but you get my drift! Ahaha...

[vivi-aislinn.livejournal.com]

You can fix even stuff like that? Really? How? [There's a hint of "you'd better not be lying, mister" in there.]

[ilu-water.livejournal.com]

Well, of course! That's my job as a medicine seller; I'd be a pretty bad one if I didn't tell the truth, y'know. Also, people would probably mob together and maim me...

[vivi-aislinn.livejournal.com]

Hmm... well, you sound like a guy, but you sound like a nice guy. I think a bad guy would've turned into something like... blood, maybe.

[...how do you hug a glass of water :|a] Um, my name's Vivi, mister Ian. [She curtsies, slightly nervously.]

[ilu-water.livejournal.com]

Ooooh—ew, that just sounds nasty, turning into blood! I—I'm actually pretty squeamish at the sight of it, really...

[But he gains a little happy tone—]

Nice to meet you, Vivi! Thanks a lot for not freaking out and uh... I don't know, pouring me down the sink. That's a pretty unpleasant experience, lemme tell ya...

[vivi-aislinn.livejournal.com]

[If she wasn't as curious as she is, you'd be taking a trip right down the pipes. :|]

It's no problem, really. After all, you're a person... kinda? [She giggles a bit at that. ...He seems honest enough, and certainly nice, but she just has to ask something.] Hey, Ian... d'you know what a Volos is?

[ilu-water.livejournal.com]

A... Volos?

Nuh uh! Never heard of it before!

[vivi-aislinn.livejournal.com]

[She puts on her best "you're gonna get it" face and holds the glass just over the sink. ...It's vaguely threatening, but also kind of amusing.]

Are you telling the truth, mister?

[ilu-water.livejournal.com]

[SCREAAAAAA—

PANIC PANIC FRET PANIC!!

why no, he can't read into the 'amusement' part of that.]

Of course I am! Please don't pour me away I don't wanna be in the drains!!

[SOB]

[vivi-aislinn.livejournal.com]

[Never before has the phrase "water torture" been so... literal. Possibly ironic.]

...Okay. [She gently sets the glass down on the counter, far away from any drains.] Sorry, mister Ian, but... but I had to check. [Vivi manages a small smile, but it seems forced.]

[ilu-water.livejournal.com]

Had to check...?

[He 'sits up' in the cup, leaning on the edge as if he weren't totally liquidized.]

Why's that?

[vivi-aislinn.livejournal.com]

W-well... back home, there's these really mean guys called the Volos. [She takes her hat off, fiddling with it nervously.] They have these dream powers, but only guys are "allowed" to have them... s-so when my mom and I got them too... [She trails off there.]

[ilu-water.livejournal.com]

What?! That's crazy! No one should be put apart from anyone else 'cause of their gender! Heck, if you knew some of the girls from my world, you'd see what I mean—the best fighters there are all ladies! Not to mention, the smartest and prettiest!!

[huff puff this is indignation, as spoken by Water!]

[vivi-aislinn.livejournal.com]

Really? [If only she could return to your world, Ian. ;_; If only.] Well... I mean, it's not 'cause I'm a girl... guys and girls get along fine back home. It's just that I'm a girl with these powers that only the guys had for a long time...

[ilu-water.livejournal.com]

Even then, it's still wrong! A lady should be able to be strong or get powers, too! What makes it so bad if you have them??

[vivi-aislinn.livejournal.com]

I don't know! [The shout comes from nowhere, seemingly; if only Ian knew what she went through because of her "anomalous" powers.]

[ilu-water.livejournal.com]

[The rippling water seems to freeze up for a moment.]

Ah... Sorry. It must've... been really tough for you, huh?

[vivi-aislinn.livejournal.com]

[She just nods. Both hands go around the glass of water and, hesitatingly, she pulls it closer to herself in what might be a hug.]

[ilu-water.livejournal.com]

[If he could smile, he would.]

Hey now, don't worry! People won't bother you here. You'll find a lot of people here who won't care what you can do! I promise.

[vivi-aislinn.livejournal.com]

I know, but... I'm still just really worried. What if a guy from my world is here somewhere? I mean, maybe they're not going to hurt me right away, but if they get into my dreams... [Still hugging the glass.]

[ilu-water.livejournal.com]

W-well, if they bother you, just tell me! I'll kick them where the sun doesn't shine, no problem! And I'll bet there are tons of people here who'll do the same!

[vivi-aislinn.livejournal.com]

[That makes her giggle.] Well, when you stop being water! ...but, thank you, mister Ian. [She gives the glass one more little hug, then sets it down.] I'll remember that, okay?