Ororo Munroe (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
calmbeforethe) wrote2013-04-10 09:47 pm
calmbeforethe) wrote2013-04-10 09:47 pm
05 . action + voice
[It's been some time since the TERRACE draft. While it was not her first and while Ororo was no stranger to violence and war and even death, it is always difficult to come face to face with them as she did a week ago. After all, she may treasure peace,but given the nature of her powers and the situation they were caught in, she was forced to see that she was also quite good at making war when she needed to. And although she loved her powers dearly, times like the draft reminded her how destructive they could be.
Now, a week and a bit later, she intends to remind herself that that was not all her mutation was good for.
So after her morning Danger Room session at the Battle Dome, Ororo spends some time at the Flower Shop and the Item Store, both located in the center of town. In the former, she hovers over packets of seeds thoughtfully, also selecting a few already potted plants that she figures she might transfer to her budding garden. In the latter, she looks around for any helpful tools she might find useful - trowels, shovels, a spritzing bottle for the more delicate plants, and even considers a wheelbarrow for several minutes - ultimately she decides it's too much effort to bring it all the way back to the house. She does end up making multiple trips - not that it was too much of a bother for someone who could fly.
In the afternoon, she can be found in the garden in front of House 16. No gardening gloves for her, Ororo likes the feeling of sinking her hands into the earth. And anyway, yesterday's rain made the soil loose enough to work with easily. She goes about things generally quietly, though there are snatches of quiet conversation as she speaks fondly to her plants and, on some occasions, even softly humming to them. It's a lot of work, but that was fine. She found it therapeutic. And though she likes working alone, more often than not she at least had a little black raincloud to keep her company.
During a brief break from her gardenwork, Ororo decides to address her journal.]
As much as I love snow and frost, I must admit that spring is a favorite season of mine. It is so full of life, and color, and growing things. Rebirth. [She smiles serenely.]
Do you have any plans for this spring, Luceti? I know I will be busy coaxing my garden to bloom again after a winter's worth of sleeping.
Now, a week and a bit later, she intends to remind herself that that was not all her mutation was good for.
So after her morning Danger Room session at the Battle Dome, Ororo spends some time at the Flower Shop and the Item Store, both located in the center of town. In the former, she hovers over packets of seeds thoughtfully, also selecting a few already potted plants that she figures she might transfer to her budding garden. In the latter, she looks around for any helpful tools she might find useful - trowels, shovels, a spritzing bottle for the more delicate plants, and even considers a wheelbarrow for several minutes - ultimately she decides it's too much effort to bring it all the way back to the house. She does end up making multiple trips - not that it was too much of a bother for someone who could fly.
In the afternoon, she can be found in the garden in front of House 16. No gardening gloves for her, Ororo likes the feeling of sinking her hands into the earth. And anyway, yesterday's rain made the soil loose enough to work with easily. She goes about things generally quietly, though there are snatches of quiet conversation as she speaks fondly to her plants and, on some occasions, even softly humming to them. It's a lot of work, but that was fine. She found it therapeutic. And though she likes working alone, more often than not she at least had a little black raincloud to keep her company.
During a brief break from her gardenwork, Ororo decides to address her journal.]
As much as I love snow and frost, I must admit that spring is a favorite season of mine. It is so full of life, and color, and growing things. Rebirth. [She smiles serenely.]
Do you have any plans for this spring, Luceti? I know I will be busy coaxing my garden to bloom again after a winter's worth of sleeping.
[Action]
[If there is one. But, he offers a happy grin right back. Did he enjoy it though?]
Mm...well I've never really done it, so, I wouldn't know. It seems pretty relaxing though.
[Action]
[Action]
[A joke at himself more or less, but he presses on.]
Seems like a nice hobby though. I'm not much of a plant guy. More computers and mechanics myself. Still, you've got a very nice garden so far. Must help with having your own personal rain cloud.
[Which he'll gesture to.]
[Action]
Yes. The rain does help quite a bit. I don't think I've ever had to use a garden hose in my life.
But there is nothing wrong with mechanics as a hobby. It's a useful skillset to have and develop, after all.
[Action]; sorry for the late tag I've had exams and things
Mm, think so? Yeah, it kind of is. And I suppose Luceti could use mechanics and stuff.
[Right, what was that thing called manners again?]
My name's Cross by the way. It's nice to meet you, even if I did kinda spook you.
[Action] it's cool!
[Action]
[With a tilt of his head and bright smile on his face he begins to feel more curious.]
Mind if I ask how you made that rain cloud appear? Is it magic or somethin'?
[Action]
It isn't magic, no. In my world, some people are born with certain, special abilities. Mine happens to involve rain.
[Action]
[His eyes go wide a bit even at the thought of people being born special like that.]
Coooooool. Bet you could probably take out a whole lot of baddies with that. You just go 'fuuuuwoosh' and mud slide them. [As he sweeps his arms in a wave like motion.]