[voice][action welcome!] Selphie and the Zombie Sleepover

[booyaka_boom]

Did somebody tell a bunch of zombies that I was having a sleepover?!

Cause there's a whole load of them trying to get into my room!!

*There's a groan that is definitely not Selphie, followed by a hard thud and a sickening crunch*

They're a little too keen to hang out! 

A little help?

*With thwacks and moans, Selphie becomes too distracted to continue the feed. Instead, she sounds distant as she attacks them, "Urgh, don't be so rude! I didn't even invite you! Yuck." If you've got the time to listen, Selphie is basically providing a commentary on her fights with the zombies*
 

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[doomkitty]

Right...[he didn't buy it. But he wasn't going to press it. If anything, this confirmed in his mind he didn't need to worry about relationships to be content in his life if this girl who did worry was so unhappy about it. It also confirmed what his parents had always told him...intimate relationships were for the weak and he was strong enough not to need them]

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie bit her lip to shut herself up then, as she wasn't sure what to say or do next, she lifted her glass with both hands and took small sips*

[doomkitty]

It seems awfully calm on this ship after what happened last night. You get invaded by zombies often here?

[booyaka_boom]

*She was more than happy to change the subject, and she suddenly seemed a bit more animated*

Nu uh. Not usually. I mean, it happens from time to time - zombies, monsters, ghosts. Kinda weird that they just...disappeared like that though.

[doomkitty]

From 'time to time' is pretty often for a ship in the middle of the ocean to get attacked by supernatural creatures. Is this the work of that Jones guy ?

[booyaka_boom]

Well, the kraken monster things maybe not so much because they probably just live here. But...the rest of them? Definitely something to do with Jones. It's like he gets a kick out of all of this...

*Selphie pulled a face more like it was just an awkward annoyance than anything serious, then finished off her glass*

Anyway, they're all gone now! So that's good. We can all get a good night's sleep.

*Although she wouldn't admit that she slept very well curled up with him. No way*

[doomkitty]

Sounds like a man after my own heart, hahah...

[he finished off his glass too]

Yes, some good sleep will be nice.

[un their separate beds. Yep.]

[booyaka_boom]

You ever turn out to be as much of a bastard as Jones and I swear I will kill you myself.

*Selphie looked at him steadily as she spoke the words, then turned her head aside to fix her hair, licking her lips lightly*

[doomkitty]

Oh, sounds terrifying

[he stood up to go]

I'll just make sure I have a few former navy zombie around to guard me and I'll probably be fine...

[he stretched a bit and headed for the door]

[booyaka_boom]

*Well that certainly got her attention. Selphie stood up quickly, hands tight on the edge of the desk, glaring at him*

I could fight you, you know! I could really make you hurt!

[doomkitty]

[he stopped in the doorway, looked at her flatly over his shoulder, then burst out laughing]

Are you challenging me? For real? You may be a mercenary that knows how to fight, but I've dedicated my life to the refined arts of close combat, torture and mass murder for the benefit of my people. And you know what you risk if you anger me...it'd be wise to back off, sweetheart.

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie stomped over to him until she was standing very close. She might be being a little reckless but the wine wasn't exactly helping things. She scowled up at him, her voice an angry whisper*

You shouldn't underestimate me. Calling me 'sweetheart' like you're something special. I feel really sorry for you, you know that? If the only way you can get anyone to care about you is to kill and torture.

[doomkitty]

[he didn't seem intimidated by her, but was mildly impressed by her boldness]

I am special....you can feel however you wanna feel about me and I don't really give a tail tick about it. My people would care about me even if I didn't do those things- I'd just be disgracing my bloodline through laziness if I wasn't doing everything in my power to advance them.

[booyaka_boom]

You are special? And why? Why would your people care? Because of your parents. Because you just so happened to be born in that family, everything handed to you on a plate. Oh, that must be so terribly difficult for you...

No one cares about you. Just your bloodline. If you found out there had been a mistake you would lose all your 'friends'. No one would care about you anymore. And you know what? That's why no one here is going to care about you. You're a nothing and a nobody who uses fear because you've got nothing else.

*Her eyes were narrowed and she moved gradually closer as she spoke, her voice increasingly darker. He'd offended her more than once, had hurt her with his stupid insults, and all she wanted was to make him feel the same way*

[doomkitty]

[shed have a hard time doing that. He had a thick skin after living with such parents]

Yes, because of my family. Parts of my life are difficult and parts are easy. There is no mistake- my wings prove my bloodline. I don't need anyone to care about me here...I'm an important leader in my world and fear is only the first and least physical of weapons I employ.

Mew...I have everything I've ever asked my people for. Try not to let your jealousy drive you to delusions and hysteria.

[he could tell he hurt her. Somewhere deep, deep inside he might even feel a little bad about it. But dominance through assertiveness was a prideful game he'd played all his life and it wouldn't let him back down now]

[booyaka_boom]

Good for you. You have a family. And yes, I'm jealous of that! Anything else? Forget it!

*She scowled again and pushed a hand hard against his shoulder*

You're a jerk. Worse than that! I can't believe I risked my life to save you!

[doomkitty]

How prone to regret you are...no wonder you're miserable under all those giggles and bright colors. Maybe you should think harder before making a decision next time.

[though the thought that maybe he shouldn't be burning the one bridge he has in this world occurred to him]

[when she pushed him he gave a prideful chuckle] how cute. Is that supposed to be 'making me hurt'?

[booyaka_boom]

I'm NOT miserable! You know nothing about me!

*Selphie looked at him, hurt and angry, and feeling like there was nothing she could do to get him to stop, or to get through to him. Nothing seemed to hurt him or bother him*

I'm not a piece of scum like you, so I won't choose to hurt you for fun. But I'm done with you. Completely. As soon as we reach an island you're on your own. I won't have you on this ship any more.

[doomkitty]

Hurt me for revenge then, if you can. Or to stop me from talking to you this way out of caution. But you probably won't even try... You'll just let this argument bother you and make you regret and feel bad which is completely, stupidly pointless.

So you want me to leave...remember that I saved your life last night. I wonder, have you asked yourself if your inability to take tall talk is worth losing the only warrior who came to your aid in a timely manner last night?

[booyaka_boom]

Oh shut up.

*Selphie snapped at him angrily, and instead of hitting him she tugged a band out of her hair i frustration*

Somwone else would have helped me. And if I was that much of a problem you should have just let me die. I don't know why you bothered in the first place since you hate me so much.

[doomkitty]

Right back at you...[he glared a bit, not particularly liking being told to shut up. Usually such a statement would get a physical reaction out of him]

Would they? Those zombies were right on top of you. I had to respond so quickly I let the galley burn a few seconds while I killed them. That doesn't leave much time for others to step in and save your hide.

And whoever said I hated you? I hate my enemies. But you're not an enemy...I'm not sure what I'd call you besides a fellow crew member.

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie bit hard on her lip, folding her arms over her chest as she felt her upset welling up inside of her*

I thought you people didn't do thanks for life saving. But if that's what you want, then fine, thanks.

You don't have to call me anything. You don't have to use my name. In fact, you don't have to talk to me ever again.

*She took an uncomfortable step back, staring at the floor*

I'll just get out your way and stop being such a burden to you.

[doomkitty]

[he rolled his eyes a little] stop being so dramatic... I didn't want a thank you, I was only emphasizing my use to you before you decide you want me gone. You're not particularly a burden either, unless it ends up I save you from zombies far more often than you spring me from navy holding cells.

[he shrugged] you don't want to talk, have it your way. [he turned to leave again]

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie just slowly backed away from him, still not lifting her face or he'd see how upset she was*

Fine. You'll only do what you want anyway...

*She mumbled the words, and moved closer to the open bottle of wine, suddenly just wanting to finish it all off quickly*

[doomkitty]

Mew...[he said it in an aggravated tone, his tail thrashing now and then. But why was he even bothered? He couldn't quite figure it out. Her sadness wasn't his problem. If she wanted him gone, he shouldn't care. But for some undefinable reason he sort of did]

I will do what I want. Right now I want to remain in this crew, but we'll see