Noxi Aitun's Story

Noxi growled quietly to herself, her hands shoved into her pockets as she tilted her head down, a baseball cap shading her eyes. She looked over at her creature, a light frown on her face. This creature was a bit strange, and like nothing she had ever seen. Though, it seemed pretty cool - both physically and in nature. She had just departed from that weird Keeper person and the prince dude with the weird ears, off looking for her room. Her creature remained close to her, his fur rubbing against her sides, yet she could walk perfectly well. She glanced up at him, then smiled faintly as he bounded off to sniff some random wall before trotting back to her. It almost seemed like he made a purr in the back of his throat. My name is Gorine, little contractor. Knox froze, glancing at him with wonder, then it clicked in her brain (which was still a little foggy by now) that it was telekinesis.

She then chuckled quietly, tilting her head and trying to think back at him. The crea- Gorine bobbed his head up and down. Noxi then. Well formalities are kind of odd, considering I'm going to be dragging you off sometime in the latter future. But hey, whatever. Can we sleep now? I'm beat. Noxi grinned, shaking her head in disbelief. "You're a weirdo, Reed. Can I call you that?" She mumbled, patting him on the neck. Yeah well, look at you already. And whatever you want is fine. Though only you can use such a name. Seriously though, find a room already. And with that, he bounded forward once more.

The two were in an empty hallway, thank goodness. I couldn't take running into the other creeps that are supposedly around. Contract. Bleh. and they took a turn, coming to a narrow staircase. Noxi and Reed ascended easily, though there were some troubling creaking sounds, and Knox almost fell if not for Gorine catching her on his muzzle and pushing her back up. There was a tiny hallway with a door at the end, and the two immediately approached it. Though, because it was so narrow all the way up, Noxi led with Reed behind. She turned the doorknob, paying no attention to details, and her eyes narrowed by the sudden burst of sunlight through a window.

The girl scratched her head, stepping in and making room for Reed who immediately went to check out the bed. "So creepy doll-face said that you had a second form, y'know, for around other mortals?" Reed turned to her, tilting his head and nodding. It almost looked as if he were smiling. I have many forms, little contractor. Primarily it is the one I am in currently. The others are that of fog, ears, a necklace, and also a human form. The fem just listened quietly, leaning against the wall with her hands behind her back. But she froze when he said human form. "H-human form? I can't really... picture you being a human...." She trailed off lightly, getting up from her position and wandering over to the bed as well, hopping onto it and enjoying the soft yet firm mattress. She took this time to finally look around, noting the details.

The room was pretty mellow; there was a carpet around the bed and windows, but the rest was a rich red and brown mahogany flooring. The carpet was a dull grey, the walls a faint gold and cream. It seemed like they were in some sort of attic though, with the roof angles and the windows. "It's perfect, I think. But seriously, I don't know how you and I are going to fit on that b-" The girl was cut off by Reed once more. Human form, remember little contractor~ Noxi froze yet again, a look of comical horror on her face. "What, you mean you're going to be sleeping with me as-as, what!?" She groaned, slapping her hand to her forehead and dragging it down her face. Well I'm certainly not sleeping on that cold floor. It's not good for my back, you know. She simply rolled her eyes with a chuckle. "Fine, but I'm watching you." Reed flashed her a smirk We'll see. Was all he said, and with that, Knox shifted to one of the corners of the bed while he made himself comfortable on the mattress, and continued to gaze about her room. "We do have to go down for tea, though. I don't think I want to. Creepy Doll-Face and Bunnicula probably poisoned the bloody stuff. I just got back from the dead, I don't plan on going back so soon!!" She whined with slight dramatics, and leaned against the wooden post of the bed.

Knox rolled her eyes, leaning over and throwing a pillow straight at Reed's head, crossing her arms afterwards. Reed just shook it off, opening one eye and looking at her irritably. "Come on, might as well just slip in, get some tea, and make a bloody mad dash for the room again so we don't run into any of the others...." The fem hopped off of her bed with absolutely no enthusiasm, and Reed slipped off of the mattress as well. If we must. He mumbled mentally to her, waiting for her to exit down the stairs first so they wouldn't crash and get stuck somewhere.

Noxi opened the door carefully, then walked out into the very short hallway to the narrow steps. Gorine nudged her impatiently, wanting to get the job done so he could finally sleep after this exhausting experience. She snorted quietly, stepping indignantly down the steps.... Only to misstep on one of the boards and go tumbling forward. Reed let out a hiss of breath, watching as his Little Contractor fell, letting her fall this time. Noxi fell straight onto a passer-by in a hood, causing them to both tumble along for about two feet before coming to a stop. She groaned, rubbing her head and trying to get up off of him.

Nice one little Knox. I now understand why you have that nickname. You should watch where you're stepping. I can't catch you all the time, you know. Reed's large canines poking out of his mouth just a bit in amusement, hopping down the steps easily, his tail swishing along the ground, the long extends streaming just a bit behind. His ear flicked casually as he looked over to them, then gave a quiet growl as he realized she had landed right onto a boy. And that his demon was much like Reed himself.

Gwyn turned to the side for a moment to check on where Arian was - he'd rather not her wander off and cause chaos while blaming it on him. Then there was a clattering noise and a blur crashed into Gwyn, causing them both to fall over. Arian let out a bark of laughter as he lay stunned from the sudden fall. He sat up, gently pushing the other girl up with a hand on each shoulder as well so he could see just who had crashed into him. "Hello," he said, with a small smile, his gray eye gleaming with suppressed laughter. "You know you didn't have to tackle me to greet me right?"

Suddenly, his right hand left Noxi's shoulder to reach up to his head. When it reached his hair and not the hood, he winced and the hand went to cover his right eye. It was an empty socket and a scar crossed over the lid. Gwyn glanced around anxiously and realized that two others would've seen it. The one who had asked his name and the girl now in front of him. He turned to look at her again, waiting for the surprise and disgust at the disfigurement.

Red flushed into her cheeks from embarrassment, and she merely shrugged. "Heya. My bad. And don't flatter yourself, love~" She cooed teasingly, poking his cheek boredly. Reed growled once more, tilting his head and watching the display with mild disgust and also tiredness. He then turned to the boy's creature, glancing her over critically. Noxi then tilted her head as well, looking at his missing eye. With a start, she realized she was still technically on his stomach/lap and her left eyebrow raised up. "Where'd you get that nice mark from?" She asked with seriousness, glaring at the other boy across the hall. Reed immediately growled, bounding over to the stranger, his fangs bared and his fur standing on end as he blocked the sight of the boy Noxi had just tumbled in to.

Knox rubbed the back of her head sheepishly, assisting him with pulling his hood back up, realizing he probably didn't want to show the scar off and also because he was kind of preoccupied with still holding her up. With that, she sat back so he wouldn't have to strain to hold her up with one hand, even if she was light. She gave a quiet whistle, and Reed spat at the other guy once more, almost glaring daggers into him as he sat in front of his Little Contractor and the guy who had the misfortune of being rammed into. "That's R- Gorine, and I'm Noxi, by the way. But my nickie is Knox. As you can probably guess already." She chuckled with that same sheepishness, yet still on his lap. She slapped her forehead, shifting off of him and landing onto the floor softly. "This hallway is fairly empty. I got pretty good sleeping quarters." The fem's voice was fairly quiet, still embarrassed by their little clash, trying to make small talk or something.

Gorine tilted his head, pawing at the floor. "Gorine, as you've probably heard the Little Contractor say." He snickered quietly, getting up and shifting over behind the humans, sitting next to Arian with about two or three feet distance between them. Noxi rolled her eyes chuckling. "Brilliant, well, you still haven't told me your name. Or are you still shocked by my fabulous beauty that you forgot?" Knox's voice was dripping with sarcasm, and she dramatically motioned flipping her hair from her shoulder, though never actually touched it. She then rolled her eyes once more. "Serious, what's your name? And nah, people are leaving already." A stupid grin crossed her face and she shook her head in disbelief. "Unless, of course, you were meaning that you'd be moving into my district sometime soon."

The fem chuckled quietly, sticking her tongue out just a fraction for effect. "You know, I was headed for some kind of tea party thing with Creepy Doll-Face and Bunnicula. Like I said though, sort of a tea party. I was planning on making a mad dash and grab some random item off the table and make a life or death run for it back to this cozy little hallway." She allowed her head to lean to the side, propping it up with her hand as she watched the hooded boy.

Noxi flailed, running towards the door towards the tea room, Reed in close pursuit. "Okay. Here's the plan, Reed. We get in, grab some random food item, and make a bloody mad dash for the exit, got it?" The creature nodded, and they turned a sharp corner, and Knox then pushed open the door to the room of clocks. The girl burst through the room, ducking under a platter and then shifting forward to the table. A small cringe appeared on her face, Ugh, there's Creepy Doll-Face and Bunnicula, but who the bloody is that? she thought to herself, going full speed towards the table. She stuck out her hand, grabbing a blueberry muffin.

Reed gave a small snarl towards the Keepers, a growl permanently ringing through his throat, speeding after his contractor and leaning forward, grabbing a large steak, allowing it to dangle from his mouth as his paws hit the ground, his tail streaming behind him before he slowed, already knowing what was about to happen. Noxi had a hopeful expression, actually thinking she'd be able to escape the room so easily after that entrance. Instead, a large clock rung, and she tripped over someone's chair. And then something grabbed at her foot, dragging her to an empty chair. She groaned, keeping her head down and glaring down. "Bloody heck. Let me go! I don't even want to have tea. I don't even like tea!" She complained, looking back up and glaring at those around herself.

Reed rolled his eyes, though still remained growling by his contractor protectively before dropping the steak on the table and begin to devour it.

The Keeper of the Clocks rose swiftly, Cheshire in her arms. The small cat creature was eyeing the newcome girl's creature. If his grin wasn't permenant, he would have been scowling, or as much as he could, being a cat. Instead, his fur bristled and he shrank closer to the Keeper.

The Keeper regarded the girl with an unhidden distaste. "How dare you, heathen, tresspass in my lair! And interrupt tea time, too! How rude! Wipe that glare off your face, worm, and apologize before I have you torn to bits and pieces!" The Nymph of the Seal tugged lightly within her mouth, wanting to be set free to wreak havoc. The Keeper pushed her false canine tooth lightly in rejection. She could manifest minions to do that. She looked the girl up and down. Lovely hair, for a heathen, she thought begrudgingly.

Reed snarled at the cat, his large canines bared in warning. I take no orders from anyone. He snickers at the Keeper of the Clocks, his eyes flaring with sheer menace and a sick joy before turning away and walking out of the room after his contractor. He came right up to the Prince, sticking his face into Bunnicula's, his teeth bared once more. "Put the girl down." He spoke with ease, trying to get him to drop his Little Contractor.

Noxi snarls quietly. What a brat. Not my fault if all the doors look exactly the same. And what's up with that? "Uh, I was in the right room, wasn't I? I mean, that's where everyone else was. And what mission? I missed this debriefing." She took her arm back, boring daggers into Bunnicula. "Bloody heck, I was called for tea time, and then I get kicked out, huh? You guys are sooo sweet." She mumbled, her tone and voice dripping with sarcasm. "Gorine." She grinned lightly to the creature. "Well, sorry for your trouble." She bowed her head, her entire personality shifting. However, there was a smirk on her face, and her eyes gleamed with mischief. But, since she bowed her head, no one was able to see that. "Forgive me, I'm still... gathering myself back up from the Abyss." With that, she turned away immediately, Gorine remaining silent and following her.

"I hope it's alright we go outside, no?" Knox called back, her head still facing forward as she continued walking. She didn't even wait for an answer, and just disappeared down another hallway. Once she was out of sight, she made a mad dash, Reed snickering with glee. "Oh, I like your plan, Knox." He chuckled, nudging her softly as he ran beside her.

The Prince met them at the door, blocking their path.
"I'm sorry but you can't leave even if you tried, I bound you to this place with my magic," he waved his staff back and forth.
"Return to the main hall, before you cause any more trouble." he pointed toward the room, "and be more respectful to the Keeper."
The Prince stared the two down, then tapped his ruby. His Masked Siren appeared beside him, her giant snake tail wrapped around the Prince. The snake cooes to the Prince, "Do I get their blood master," the look in her eyes was full of insanity,and her voice was sweet. She stared down at Reed, "Do I get to eat him?!?!?" her excitment was bursting in her voice, as she rocked back and forth ready to pounce.
The Prince raised his staff and silenced the creature, "You are a guest in this mansion, and you will obey the Keepers rules," he taps his staff on the ground which forces Reed back into his talisman form instantly.
"Please return to the main hall and take your place with the others."


((everyone is at the tea table in the main hall, sorry for making it confusing. We are about to go on mission))

Noxi smiled sweetly at him, bowing. "As you wish, Bunnicula." She giggled quietly, leaning up and whispering something in his ear, a smirk appearing on her features. Reed cackled mentally, sharing it with Knox telepathically. Aren't you the clever one? Noxi just yawned lightly, raising her arms and setting them behind her head. It was some kind of tele, Reed. I was going into the Main Hall one second, and the next I was in this brat's domain. She tilted her head, peering back up at the Prince. She winked at him, utter mischief written along her features. "We'll see, Prince. We'll see." It's much more difficult and complicated to kill me, Little Contractor. Don't be phased by the snake. She flashed him an all-too-innocent smile. "Forgive me again, but I should really go into the Main Hall now, no? Hopefully I won't run into any more little traps like the one that was just pulled. I didn't even get my muffin." A gentle smirk caressed her lips, and she then turned, walking steadfastly down the hall and disappearing around a corner, coming into the main room.

She waved to the people she had just seen before being taken. Noxi then sat down, her legs crossed and she took off the talisman of Reed, slipping her hand under the table and pricking her finger, blood beginning to drip from it onto the cat's figurine. She pressed down on her finger, ceasing the bleeding and putting the talisman back on with a fake smile, her eyes closed with it. She grabbed a new blueberry muffin, glancing up at the ceiling.