Code: PIRULUK

RPs on this forum tend to go this way. It'll pick up eventually.

...Rein likes handshakes. Don't judge.

Rein tilted her head slightly as a gesture of farewell to Lilith. Now for Natalie. She got straight to business. Business was good. Rein hated the social maneuvering that normally marked conversations, it was annoying and inane. She did not particularly care about being disciplined over her unusual tendencies; it would be nothing new. That said, it would free up more time for reading if she didn't have to deal with faculty members constantly detaining her for counselling. Serving as a bodyguard certainly was not one of her life goals, but it was also not one she really minded doing. Besides, this Natalie person carried an air of authority; maybe she would be able to help accelerate Rein's legislative name change. She did feel slightly offended - ever so slightly - at Natalie's assertion that she looked intimidating. She thought herself to be somewhat attractive. That said, it was a minor quibble, and here was this person offering to be a partner - more importantly, a partner who didn't care for improving social relations. Perfect. Of course, the way Natalie said it implied she had no choice but to accept. Rein noted indifferently that such might be considered socially unacceptable, but she did not particularly care. Rein nodded and extended her hand as a way of affirming the "contract", as it were.

ReinXLilith make it happen Random trivia: when I first conceived Purity I intended her to be a largely monosyllabic character, and if she ever spoke more than a word to you in a single sentence it probably meant she was head over heels in love with you. Of course, that would have been relatively annoying to maintain throughout character interactions, so instead I changed her speech pattern to be concise and short, but not excessively so.

So. Lilith managed to make Rein use 6 syllables in a sentence.Good job!

As Lilith attempted to start up a conversation again, Rein could not help but marvel. The girl was trying so hard to try and be sociable. Sociable was not really Rein's thing, far from it, but how could anyone ignore such an earnest plea? She decided to try her best to respond in kind. She looked up from her food, made eye contact with Lilith's beautiful, yellow pupils, and slightly, ever so slightly, the corners of her lips tugged upwards, gracing Lilith with the hint of a smile. "Am fine. The potatoes taste good." Rein toyed with an idea for a while, then spoke up. "I like you. Friends?"

Quick thing to add to Miss Kosher's criticism: I find this bit a bit iffy. Why would having strong insecurities about self-worth lead to the development of strong observational skills? You may want to revisit/explain this. Also, I'll get Rein's reply to Lilith up in a bit, need to do something first. Also, I'm back btw. Tadaima.

Inb4 Lyre bites off someone's head Fixed that for you.Also I won't be able to post from 5pm GMT+8 today(25/2) til Friday 11pm+.

according to you, the only majou shoujo you've watched is PMMM. Considering that, I sincerely doubt anyone thought this was going to be all happy happy fun times. Except maybe Surge and Huk.

Rein nodded as Lilith returned her greeting. She could feel the resolve in Lilith's firm grip - resolve to accomplish what, she had no idea; but resolve was generally a positive emotion. Rein had noticed Lilith's stuttering, but she simply ignored it. Laughing at others' mistakes was not a habit of hers. It was pointless, inane, and unnecessary effort. Besides, she felt a sort of closeness with this girl who exuded a blinding aura of loneliness and isolation... perhaps because Rein herself often cloaked herself in isolation as well - though in Rein's case it was fully conscious, voluntary, self-propagated isolation, while Lilith's isolation seemed like it was forced upon her somehow: she was clearly uncomfortable amidst that seclusion. Satisfied that she had properly introduced herself to the mild-mannered girl,she went back to her food.

Rein looked up from her potatoes as the soft-voiced girl spoke up. She took in the girl's appearance. Beautiful black hair, standing in stark contrast to striking yellow eyes. If she let her hair hang loose rather than holding it in a bun, she would look way cuter. Maybe add a ribbon in her hair? She would definitely be super cute. She watched as the girl took a sip of her beverage, making a shocked expression, which quickly morphed into an expression of delight. Rein's lips curled ever so slightly into the shadow of a smile at this display, which quickly faded to her usual blank expression. "Hello. Rein." She was about to go back to her potatoes, but after some thought, extended her hand to Lilith instead. "Laylite. Same."

Damn it I can't remember where I left my shotgun.

Ignore the staring then, Rein doesn't hold it against Natalie for not noticing her. And she's not the type to hold grudges anyway, so no need to fret about that small detail o/

Sowwy :< I actually really wanted to let Rein interact with Lilith. Since Laylites and all that.

Good job on this. Very detailed and descriptive. Helps me quite a bit since I'm a terribad worldbuilder XD

Rein stopped staring at Natalie and is currently at Lilith's table devouring mashed potatoes, in case you missed that.