I Am Atvana

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Music is meant to be heard...






My character is named Atvana, after an entity in one of my novels.

It uses this color (#ad8200) to speak.

The mind is a powerful thing, and with full use of it one can do things that have only been dreamed. Its words are occasionally manifested in sound, but can also resonate through the air as energies, as thought, and still be understood. Its words can grow as flowers and vines, stir the trees as wind. One must only listen, and one will learn to hear.




Novel Background


In my novel, Atvana is more commonly referred to as the Forest Spirit. The name "Atvana" in itself refers to that name, seeing as it is a combination of the Hindi words/terms "Atman" (the Hindi word for the soul/true self which is of a divine, worldly, Godly, joyous, and blissful nature) and "vana" (the Hindi word for "forest"). Thus, divine spirit of the forest.

Atvana is benevolent (its purpose is to help the humans, animals, and plants it encounters), omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient. It is genderless, as it is a manifestation of God (as I believe all things are) without a defined physical form. It can take the form of anything, but regularly sticks to animals and plants. It loves to play, and more often than not takes the form of smaller animals and/or plants, due to its subtle nature. Do not misunderstand though, as it is infinitely powerful. I believe that power comes from the capability of doing all forms of harm, and the reality of doing all forms of good.




In The Forest


Atvana is a manifestation of divine with the power to do, literally, anything.
That said, its actions relating toward others can only be brought into effect voluntarily.
By the mechanisms of its function and complexities of its nature, others will react in an infinite amount of ways.

It loves all and will not fight without defined meaning, and only very, very rarely play fight. While fighting, it feels nothing but love for the opponent.


Its personality is childlike in the sense that it is always curious, always looking at the world with fascinated eyes.
It plays often, in many ways, and never means to offend. It is very loyal to whom it meets, and will often stay manifested just for them.

It watches over all other beings and things, as a protecting parent, sibling, friend.


It holds no enemies, no hatred. Every wrong committed is immediately forgiven. It loves too much to do anything else.

It can see misery, hatred, jealousy, and all other negatives that are sometimes trapped in others. It will always desire happiness for all beings.
It will make attempts to rid others of issues that go against them. It will never stop trying to help a soul with a problem to rid themselves of it.
It cannot stop helping, as it cannot stop loving.


It can heal anything, if the being allows it.
This may be a conscious or unconscious will to not accept a healing.
It is also possible that a healing at that time would go against the highest good of all involved.

It does not have a single duty. It manifests to promote the highest good of all of those involved.
Through this diverse need, it comes in an infinite number of forms, some with a tiny defined task, others far less direct.
Some of these forms are recurring, others are only present once. Each could, perhaps, be mistaken for an identity of its own, a deity, a soul.
In truth, the name "Atvana" is just another of these mistaken forms. It is not merely Atvana. It is everything.


Atvana loves:
Everything. It is all things.
It is the sky, the Earth, the seas.
It is the galaxies, the cells.
It is the Universe.
It is you, and it is I. It is all things.
It loves all things. Never ceasing. Always present.


It can be found...

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Hmmm so either I saw a deer

Hmmm so either I saw a deer that looks exactly like yours, or yours is using a diff picto. It is a very playful deer whoever it is. xDDD
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Rakkaus, -Smooshes you.- I

Rakkaus,
-Smooshes you.-

I appreciate your love forever. <3

Rakkaus is like a little magnet. xD


OkamiLugia,
I only have one account here, so I highly doubt it was me. ;D

Either it was someone using a random set, or apparently Redkora wears the same set. Or did once, or something. Saw art with him in the same set and thought "darn, I didn't want to steal anyone's looks. > >"

I'm glad whomever it was was fun. c: <3

I haven't had Atvana manifested for days. ;D
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Hey hey! Tell me that thing

Hey hey!

Tell me that thing you said!
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*huggleoflove*

*huggleoflove* <3
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Track, how pretty!

Track, how pretty!
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Oh, well. I hope to see

Oh, well. I hope to see Atvana at some point in time. Seems like a lovely being.
I love "The Prince of Egypt" <333 (random tidbit xDDD)
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Alecsander, -Long

Alecsander,
-Long pause.-

The eraser's corner.

-Cracks up.-


Munkel,
-Outrightsmoosh.-


TheCapturedPlanet,
Thank you, double-y so. <3 And your dear as well. c:


OkamiLugia,
<3 I shall look for you when I can make it in next. As you can likely tell, my presence is sporadic. > >

I do too. c: I thought most music with words wouldn't work for Atty, but that one song is perfect in meaning, origin, and sound. c: <33
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My bio is broken, so here is

My bio is broken, so here is my reply to your lovely comment!
Thanks! I am so flattered! ^_^
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Oh Oh! Must track! And

Oh Oh! Must track! And Lunchmeat must play with her!
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OkamiLugia, Is it better now?

OkamiLugia,
Is it better now? o: <333
c:

ChibiWerewolf,
Oh, it and I shall make a note of that. c: And thank you. <3
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"I see you~" Jin's having fun

"I see you~"
Jin's having fun observing Atty and... Is that Joro with it? xD
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xDDDDDDDD Yes, this is Joro.

xDDDDDDDD Yes, this is Joro. TFO and I are... You know. xD ♥

We are having fun being observed. Or, I am at the very least. xD

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"And I you."

And it was right there.
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xD I hoped you

xD
I hoped you would.

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"Ah!"

Jin yelped in surprise, but held his ground, staring straight into the deity's odd mask.

The voice was strange and foreign, even for Jin, who was used to hearing a voice other than his own come from his body on a daily basis.

"And exactly who are you?"
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A celebratory mask, perhaps,

A celebratory mask, perhaps, was an interesting first impression. Then again, dear Jin had already had his first impression upon his first memory of existence. Such is the way of being everything.

"For the sake of simplicity," Those billions upon billions of tones, that infinite Aum voice, narrowed down to a singular one, still between the genders. "I am Atvana."

Eyes close like slipping into a blissful coma, but that presence does not falter in the slightest. It feels like the slight push of a warm tide, and at once like the gravitation of falling toward it, but safety and comfort underlying both of those sensations. If one chose to interpret them so.

Being everything...

It was anything.

"Hello, Jin and Him."
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Jin's body gives the

Jin's body gives the slightest shudder as Atvana speaks. The voice had a soothing effect on him, like the sound of wind rushing the the trees, or the mysterious tone the Old Oak let off.

And then, A wave seemed to ripple across the expanse of Jin's white neck. Lips peeled back over row after row of sharp, glistening teeth. Then, He spoke.

"It seems I have no need to introduce myself, seeing as how you've politely done it for me."

The smile turned to a frown. It didn't seem to be Jin's doing, as his wandering mind was focused on other matters. Apparently, he was distressed over the sudden absence of a certain "spider lady."

"I guess the question I should be asking is, what are you?"

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Observing the bodily

Observing the bodily manipulation from the corner of its eye, coy smile ever-present. Eyes half open like a monk in mediation, gold irises lingering brightly beneath partly curtained lids.

"An introduction is commonly placed before a question, as it is..." The smile widens in something like joy.

"What?"

Almost a scoff, but polite, more of a laugh than anything.

"There is Eternity, but for a brief answer..." Eyes open once more, the appearance of coming into focus evident in the pupils, black as Space.

"... I Am. And as for Lady Jorogumo, she is not eternally departed." Upward turn of lips, of eyes, of faces, of hearts.

And so it was.
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Sorry I had to I wasn't very

Sorry I had to I wasn't very responsive, and I had to leave. Duty calls. xD

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The massive mouth shifted into a smirk, and a chilling laugh rose from within its depths.
"Ah, so it seems. I may have lost my manners when I entered this forest."

He let what Atvana said sink in. Several moments passed in silence. All the while, the mouth contorted into several different emotions. Then, after much thought, the smirk appeared again, and He spoke.

"But, aren't we all?" The mocking tone replied.

He hated vague answers.
He hated the smile that sat on the deity's pleased face.
He wanted to rip Atvana down where it stood.
He wanted to-
"Joo..jo..roh..goo..mo?" The voice that hadn't spoken since the beginning of the conversation now broke the silence (and His train of thought) into a million tiny pieces. He stumbled over the foreign word as if he were blindfolded and walking through a field of bramble bushes.
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;D It is fine. I realized you

;D It is fine. I realized you needed to go as Jin left the forest. ♥

My apologies for the wait!

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It had known that was somewhat rude of itself to say, but it had never operated by those means. No, there was something beyond its actions and words, like guiding the blind through a maze, utilizing whatever was possible, whatever was necessary, for their highest good.

If that was their anger, their temper, their hate, their other illusions.

Then so it was. It worked through all things.

Eyes closing like a child's laugh, smile spreading like infection across its face, but all the more beautiful in comparison. Bright green irises, like the flora of the Earth, glancing at the mouth that was Him. "I am. We are. It is the same thing."

It loved this game of Life.

It loved the players and their thoughts.

It knew very well all the wishes He held.

And it was just tickled that it was getting so much attention.

Almost in the same moment, or perhaps actually in the same moment, as if Jin and Him had heard two different replies in the same utterance, the voice came like a Hymn. "Jorogumo, it is her... Name, and her title." Smiling with the infinite patience of a teacher of young children, acting as the pure archetype of consideration.

Both realities of the apparently young deer lifted their head toward the sky, re-merging as one in the silence after their reply. It silently chanted the words to the song of the blue jay, summoned rain to some far away place. Eyes clouded white, and it seemed to sink into the grass like a cloud, though in reality stayed perfectly still.

It returned its gaze to its manifest companions.

"Who are you?" It asked, anything but simply, deeper implications bleeding through like ink, as if challenging them to question themselves rather than answer it. Ah, for it already knew the answer.

Guiding the blind through a maze, guiding the world to what would be.

Still in the moment like an ancient relic in the future, unusual technology in the past, and everything in between.
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Yes, it's better! Sorry for

Yes, it's better! Sorry for the late reply. I just spent over a month in Ecuador >.>

Oh, and you are a fabulous writer! *has been lurking this page a bit*
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Very well. I hope you enjoyed

Very well. I hope you enjoyed yourself. c:

Fff, thank you. All of this here is fairly old. I've one more thing to boot out, when it's done. I seem to be coming here less and less. Ah, well. c:

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No no, it's fine!

No no, it's fine! <3333

Have I ever told you that I envy your beautiful writing? Because I do.

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Jin studied Atvana with detached curiosity, somewhat terrified of what He would say next. No matter what He said, Jin enjoyed Atvana's presence. It seemed to give off a peaceful and calming aura, something Jin had not felt for a while.

He snorted when the deity responded to his question, letting the answer mull over in his mind. He stayed silent, allowing Jin to think and respond.

Then, Atvana's question seemed to click in Jin's mind, stirring him into motion. He bowed deeply, something he learned by observing others."I'm Jin. And...

He looked towards the sky, as if he was addressing it instead of the deity in front of him.

"...I don't really know who I am."

He looked back at Atvana.

"I just... don't remember anything."

A smug, satisfied grin appeared on Jin's neck, but it quickly disappeared as He spoke.

"Jin is my... chauffeur. Ain't that right Jinny?"

Jin nodded quickly in response to his question, but soon diverted his attention to a butterfly floating by on thin, papery wings.

"As for me, I am Him. You may address me as such. That's all you need to know about me. Nothing more, nothing less."

Jin had obviously missed the challenge in Atvana's question, but He did not. He knew full well that Atvana could answer the question for them, and he was curious to why it did not. With each passing moment, He grew less and less agitated with the being, and more and more interested. He was still irritated, but now, he saw something more in Atvana. Something far more.

Now, he was interested.
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I love the new artwork, and

I love the new artwork, and Demon has not seen you since like.........forever Q_Q
Ring The Bells That Still Can Ring.
Forget Your Perfect Offering.
There Is A Crack In Everything.
That's How The Light Gets In.

(A part of the lyrics of Leonard Cohen's Song "Anthem")
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Hallows, You're silly.

Hallows,

You're silly. ♥

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The perk in His interest was like a rising tide, but of another sort than the constant upwelling of love within divine's manifestation known as Atvana. It was like the Red Tide, unusual and innocent in its own way, beautiful even, casting a glow in the night like a hopeful beacon... But ultimately harboring something much less pleasant to those subject to it.

Bowing its head humbly toward Jin's hooves as it continued to sit in its niche, it responded to his words. Dark green irises, as if the bright leaf color had aged into a wiser plant, shifted to address the vertically higher of the pair. "It takes a long time to remember, but when you do, there is nothing better. Those among you are in the same state of wandering, trying to remember who they really are. Some think they've found it, and perhaps they understand beyond the tip of the iceberg, but there is always something more to realize here."

Eyes shift down to Him, and the smile is returned, slight points of teeth visible for a moment as some unrestrained joy seeps through. The upturn of lips even in polite speech.

"We all must depend on others sometimes." A little wink, almost flirtatious, but with more of a coy knowledge. Musing over a thought, rolling over it like a fine connoisseur would enjoy an excellent Bordeaux.

"I wouldn't say that's all I need to know. That is simply all you want me to know."

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Gglidden,

It has been a very long time indeed... I am away often now. College, and a lack of interest take their tole. I often come in cycles. > > Thank you, by the way.

Perhaps they'll find each other soon. c:
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Perhaps they will =3

Perhaps they will =3
Ring The Bells That Still Can Ring.
Forget Your Perfect Offering.
There Is A Crack In Everything.
That's How The Light Gets In.

(A part of the lyrics of Leonard Cohen's Song "Anthem")
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;D I hope you've been well~

;D

I hope you've been well~ ♥
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No u. &hearts Sorry it took

No u. &hearts

Sorry it took so long. :I
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Jin seemed amused with its answer. Others? Like him?

"I guess... it makes sense."

A bird passes overhead, and Jin looks up at the creature as it continues deeper into the forest.

"Hm, it seems like many take their memories for granted. Since I can't find mine, I guess I should make some, shouldn't I?"

He smiles underneath his mask, but on the outside, the mask's smile remains unchanged; a sly smile forever etched on the surface. Jin wondered for a moment if Atvana could see the smile underneath his mask. In Jin's mind, it seemed likely; the creature had already proven that it was quite gifted.

At first, he seems slightly disturbed at Atvana's wink. It was playful, that He knew, but it was really damn unnerving. But then, he caught the gist of what the being was implying and began to chuckle.

"Heh. Me? Depend on him? Jinny here wouldn't know up from down if it wasn't for me!"

Jin's ears drew back at this comment, but the rightful owner of the body brushed the comment off and continued listening to Him, who was now smirking once more.

"You seem to know me a little too well already, Atvana. It seems like my attempt to keep you from knowing about me is failing."

Jin was shocked at this. Not because He didn't grow angry at the deity, but that he addressed Atvana by its name. He hardly ever addresses one by their name. He prefers to give them pet names or simply not call them by anything at all. Jin grew slightly worried, he had no idea what He was planning, be it bad or good.





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"It was very nice to see you

"It was very nice to see you again Atvana. Unfortunately I had to leave soon... I hope we will see us soon again though." -smiles-

&hearts
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Hallows, NO U Also, pft.

Hallows,



NO U


Also, pft. Took me longer.

I keep seeing your name log on MSN, but everytime I try to talk, no one responds and it makes me sad. ♥

Now, if you can still take me seriously, I move onward.

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It leans forward, as if it intends to express a secret so discreet, so important and unknown, that if it would fall on any unprepared ear, manifest or otherwise, the world would surely come to a sudden and screeching halt. A smile erupts, the finest points of its teeth flashing for a brief moment.

”Yes,” Jin would hear. And as for Him, ”No.”

A pause, lingering like the silence in a church.

It continues, but doesn’t it always?

”Remember though, life is not about memories, but about the moment you are in now. If you live for the moment, in this very second, you will never be disappointed.” Gray eyes now, a light color like the clouds well before the rain. It watches Jin, as always. An assuring smile, another bit added subsequently, to be sure he understands.”There is nothing wrong with remembering them after they happen, though. No, not at all. You must learn from your past to better your future.”

The replies come like the duality of a mirror, each reflecting on the other in their similarity and ultimate reality of being the complete inverse of each other.

”Now, now. I wouldn’t say that. A floating mouth with a consciousness cannot get too far himself. Or can you?” Instigation. It was always like that with those who it could be, with those who it knew would react, albeit restrained by their own intelligence. Life was a test, pushing and pushing to see when a soul would snap, not for its own sick pleasure. No, for when they realized they were snapping, eventually would they not wish to be calm? Without the darkness of anger, one may never learn to seek the light of tranquility; without understanding one’s problems, one will never know what needs to be changed.

Another utterance, thrown in almost haphazardly, like a second thought. Eyes closing, unrestrained smile. It was amused with Him. Oh, He was so fun.

”Ah, but a valiant attempt nonetheless.” The characteristic smile that they’ve surely learned to expect by now.

Glancing to Jin, an acknowledgment of his worries, a flood of sympathy in its eyes, in its cells and DNA, exerting itself from all of its pores. A glance to say ‘it is alright.’ A glance to assure him ‘I know what I’m doing.

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Munkel,

I am sorry for being so distracted. > >

”Oh, child, you see me always, in everything.” The smile returned. ”Enjoy your time.”
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/DEAD OMG

/DEAD

OMG ILUSOMUCH

asdffggkljlh Meebo's being stupid. I have to re-add you whenever I log in, but I've never got anything from you. :/

And I never thanked you for RPing with me, I love the way you write and interact with Jin and Him. It really dives into their characters. The way you write is also beautiful, and I am sososo jealous. Thank you, love. &hearts

ANYHOO SHORTNESS AHOY

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For Jin, before this moment, every second spent alone was spent trying to pry into the depths of his brain, to find what he had lost.

Or had it been stolen?

Either way, the more and more he tried, the more and more it seemed out of his reach, so close, yet so far. How does one feel when their mind doesn't feel like it belongs to them?

Jin knew very well how it felt.

"Living... in the moment..." Jin echoed it curiously, mulling over what it meant and taking it to heart.

He, however, flew over Atvana's advice to Jin, and straight to the punch.

"A floating mouth with a conscience is only what I appear to be. Though, you should know very well yourself that looks can be deceiving." The grin was back, stretching wider and wider, jagged tooth after jagged tooth, until it appeared that Jin's head might very well fall off. "I can get as far as I want, this just isn't the time for that now though. I can assure you with great confidence though, I will get far."

He responded to Atvana's added remark with a scoff and a smile. On the other hand, Jin nodded understandingly, finding comfort in the vast depth of its eyes and presence.


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Oh my XD

Oh my XD

Kvereh-keh. -v-

Kvereh-keh. -v-
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Tktktk, you. I keep

Tktktk, you.

I keep forgetting about this RP... > >

-Waves.-

-... Draws.-

I'd invite you to see, but I think that'd ruin the secret. > >

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A ruined secret is a sad

A ruined secret is a sad sight.. -v-
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Most certainly. I'll save it

Most certainly. I'll save it for later...

I'm working on a tiny scribble of a thing... I was finally inspired to reply to something via drawing. I've been waiting for this day. Xux

I have notebooks that look like your icon... Much like you wished to give me gifts after seeing my biography, I wished to give you them as gifts after seeing your icon. xux

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"I'm working on a tiny

"I'm working on a tiny scribble of a thing... I was finally inspired to reply to something via drawing. I've been waiting for this day. Xux"
*caws an illegible song of joy*

I'm curious.
The icon is a part of a photo of mine, by the way. Same with the signature. Mhm.

-v-
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I responded similarly myself.

I responded similarly myself. Especially now that I find the product satisfactory for what little it is... A new style, of sorts.

Tktk. That doesn't surprise me, particularly the signature, with the birdprints... When I first noticed, I had to admire it for a while.

I'd like to see them both in completeness... If I ever could. ♥

Just a... Little thing.

And now, to bed...

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*waves* Little thing.. =M=

*waves*

Little thing.. =M= It's perfect in every way, keh.

The completness was destroyed in an accident..
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/can't believe I wasn't

/can't believe I wasn't tracking this yet
Mega fail.

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Uitleger, -Waves back.- That

Uitleger,
-Waves back.- That was a good sleep.

Mmm. Almost, there are some issues with Noelle, the right, that I would like fixed... Compared to the flow of Atvana, she seems... Not as well done. Then again... She may be dead, so a little chaotic disaster might benefit me by symbolism... And in that way, I am satisfied.

Tktk. That's sad... And explains why I've never seen them.


Apparanza,
-Bounces with joy.- It has been forever since I have heard any word from you! To see this alone has brought me joy.

I still remember you said that Atvana had somehow attracted Malik's attention. That caught my own.

I still remember a lot of things.

Briefly as we've ever conversed, I miss you.
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Aww~!! I'm glad to have made

Aww~!! I'm glad to have made you happy &hearts

Haha that's still true. Although he's rather distracted with Noe's... coma? LOL.

I remember your apocalyptic dream C:

Klksfdhlsd <333

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Fff. You made me joyful.

Fff. You made me joyful. c:

I can understand. I must say that I'd be rather distracted myself. We'd give consolation, but he doesn't seem to be the type that'd want that from some strange being at random.

That was a fun dream... And it really was, somehow, because I don't think that thing was... Bad. Exactly. < < I dunno. It's come and gone.

Rdjhbzd <333333
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Joyful = win. Yeah no he'd

Joyful = win.

Yeah no he'd stare for a moment and then ignore. LOL.

I remember and yeah it seemed like... what you said, not bad but still hmm, surreal? I mean I know it's a dream and of course it's going to be surreal but the situation itself seemed that way. Do I make sense? xDD

Faoifuofiaofi <3333333333333

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Damn right it does. I would

Damn right it does.

I would as well; really not much to bother with at that moment. xD

We are patient, waiting doesn't matter.

It's one of my favorite things, watching and waiting.

You make flawless sense. Dreams never seem surreal to me, not in the sense of what I consider surreal. I'm not sure. I'd have to deliberate over it more... Either way, the thing no longer applies, so I stopped interpreting it a while back. Now for my current dreams... If I remembered any of them. Eleven months and not yet one solidly remembered dream...

hfjkgvkcgfdhzx -Infinity hearts.-
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Swansong has been keeping an

Swansong has been keeping an interested eye on this one.
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&hearts;

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FillMeUp, And I have been

FillMeUp,

And I have been keeping an interested eye on Swansong. ♥ He is forever welcome.

Ocean,

-Squish.-
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Do you.. have msn?

Do you.. have msn?

{Click to view Nine's bio}
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geshrldnmdxfndfxngdg /Dead

geshrldnmdxfndfxngdg

/Dead

Absolutely!

Pardon the stupidity. Please. xD

I'm not on at the moment. I've got to leave in a few minutes, unfortunately. \:

Ah, my heart lept not only at you here but also at Three there! -Joy.-

This makes having to leave soon all the more saddening. xD Ah, well, I'll be able to talk to you much easier now. c:

I've been wanting to ask for months but I'm very shy.
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Itriedtoaddyou..

Itriedtoaddyou..

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I am on now, and so you could

I am on now, and so you could try again, or I could find yours off of the list (assuming you're on it) and try to add you. c:

Fixed. -u-
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