Snug as a Bug

PixelatedGlory

Mmm oderator
Moderator
Mar 30, 2018
2,988
East Coast, USA
Gender
Male
Pronouns
He/Him
Posting Status
Daily
Fulger was pretty bummed out that he was pretty much unable to go outside at all now. There was just too much snow and cold for it to be safe. No flying around glowing up a storm or working on getting more used to meeting people.

Rather than let him just curl up in his room unhappily his dorm parent had insisted on setting up a small movie night for him and any other kids who were a little bummed out at all the snow. Or really any kids who might like childish animated movies. A couple couches and one of the large tvs in the student lounge were set aside for the evening and Fulger was bundled up in a blanket in the very back corner of one of the couches. Almost like he was going to try hiding in between the cushions.

On the tv was the disc menu for Lion King with catchy music playing. Fulger's dorm parent had stepped away for a moment before hitting play on the remote and the boy was trying to decide if it was worth the risk to try touching the remote.


((No post order, just a nice light-hearted thread for the younger characters or anyone who would be ok hanging with them))
 

Keen

Clown Town
Nov 23, 2016
4,470
keens-bakery.carrd.co
Gender
Agender
Pronouns
They/He
Posting Status
Irregularly
Arjean had no intention of going to this movie night, only coming because Junchi wanted to go. The fact that Junchi wanted to spend more time with another kid than be content with just his little sibling was enough to offend Arjean out of being scared of social activities. What reassured them that this entire night wouldn't be a mess was that at movies, you were usually expected to be silent. They could probably get through this entire night by pretending to be Junchi's shadow.


On the other hand, Junchi entered the student lounge as excitable as ever. He had one hand holding Arjean's hand, the other hand holding his father Henghai's hand. He only let go to (quite literally, but gently) drag Arjean over to Fulger when he spotted him.

"Fulger! Hi! Are we the first ones to get here? Daddy said he'd help out if he's needed or something."

Noticing Arjean only did the bare minimum of greetings, he forced them to stand closer to him and not behind him. They were going to talk, no matter what. It just took some pushing. A lot of pushing.
 

EmiRose

The Shipping Enthusiast
Inactive
Mar 24, 2018
3,983
Finland
Posting Status
Hiatus
Maybe if Aluin stayed completely still and quiet no one would notice him. That was his best plan to get through this scary night without crying. Aluin was sitting on an armchair that was apart from the rest in the room, but still had a decent view to the TV. Aluin's dorm parent had planted him there, the nice scary lady had suggested Aluin tried spending bit more time with some nice kids, get more used to company. Aluin was confused at that, company was scary, everything was scary, could you get used to scary? The thought of getting used to scary was also scary.

Aluin was hugging his knees, looking absolutely tiny in the big arm chair. He was staring at the TV screen, the music and colourful meny were scary but he didn't want to make unnecessary eye contact with others, that was even scarier. But he jumped a tiny bit at every new person that entered, and glanced at them fearfully. He recognized the loud scary kid with mask, and scared kid with poofy hair. The poofy looked soft, soft wasn't that scary, Aluin stopped squeezing his hands into fists so tightly.
Aluin didn't try to talk to anyone, he merely kept looking at the room. His feet were a bit cold, but blankets were big and covered you and that was scary.
 

PixelatedGlory

Mmm oderator
Moderator
Mar 30, 2018
2,988
East Coast, USA
Gender
Male
Pronouns
He/Him
Posting Status
Daily
Fulger looked up from staring intently at the remote. Truthfully he wanted to take the batteries out and feed off them but was resisting the urge.

He noticed Arjean there too, giving them a quick glance with his glowing green eye, but Fulger's attention was understandably focused mostly on Junchi. Fulger gave a little wave at the energetic oricenta but looked confused. "Hi.... you look really different...," the boy started off hesitantly. Fulger hadn't really interacted with the oricenta since the latest changes.

"The first to say hi," Fulger nodded and smiled at Junchi. He had liked every single oricenta he'd met so far and wasnt scared of them at all.

Although he did scoot closer to lower his voice while speaking to his friends. "Um I think that boy is here too but he's hiding," Fulger whispered and then turned to look pointedly at Aluin. Or rather the chair the boy was sitting in. He'd watched the lady nervously as she brought Aluin into the lounge.
 

Keen

Clown Town
Nov 23, 2016
4,470
keens-bakery.carrd.co
Gender
Agender
Pronouns
They/He
Posting Status
Irregularly
Junchi hardly paid any mind to Aluin. He only shrugged when Fulgur mentioned him. If Aluin didn't want to be noticed, then he wouldn't be noticed. It was easier that way with the shyer kids. At least the angry kids could hold a proper conversation. Fulger was significantly more approachable anyway.

"Huh? Oh, yeah. Ilada wanted us to look different and stuff. We even lost our wings, so Earths can't glide anymore... but I got a cool plant tail now! And Arjean had cloud hair." He grabbed Arjean's hair into a ponytail and show how it went through his hand to return to place.


Arjean was used to Junchi invading their personal space. It was annoying to have their hair suddenly pulled for show, but Junchi knew he needed to be gentle with them. And it was nice. It meant he didn't forget they were still there.

Arjean was more focused on Aluin anyway. There was a problem recently where Remi got worried about him taking their fear, then she had to call the police on him when he ran away without a guardian. Remi probably wouldn't want them talking to him, but she wasn't here, so Arjean gave a small wave and mouth the words, "Hi," to him.
 

EmiRose

The Shipping Enthusiast
Inactive
Mar 24, 2018
3,983
Finland
Posting Status
Hiatus
Aluin pulled out frankenapkin from his pocket and began fidgeting with it, it calmed him down to fold and refold the napkin that was originally two napkinh but Aluin's sister had many them into one thick napkin. It was softer now too, Aluin liked it.
He flinched, when Fulger looked at him, and Aluin looked down on the napkin and scooted so he was leaning against the armrest. Aluin wasn't that good at hiding...

Aluin glanced at the group, relieved that the loud kid didn't start talking loudly at him, and saw the scared kid's hair go through Junchi's hand. That was scary...but somehow also nice.
Arjean mouthed a greeting at Aluin, and Aluin nodded a tiny bit and hesitantly mouthed "Hi" back. He had never mouthed before, it was strange. And scary. But Aluin was pleased he had been able to greet someone.
 

PixelatedGlory

Mmm oderator
Moderator
Mar 30, 2018
2,988
East Coast, USA
Gender
Male
Pronouns
He/Him
Posting Status
Daily
He frowned at the mention of losing wings but the other things they had gained were interesting. It might have been the nature spirit in him or just a childish mind but he was fascinated. "Sorry you can't fly but you both look cool. I really like the cloud hair too," he happily replied and smiled. Fulger didn't try to touch though. No way was he going to hurt his friends. Even if he really wanted a hug.

Since Aluin was too afraid to meet his gaze Fulger left him to Arjean. Maybe they could draw the scared boy over- really the only super outgoing one of them there was Junchi.

"They left a bunch of blankets over here on the couch if you want to use them. I think maybe we can have popcorn or something too," he said loud enough that Aluin could hear. In case either of those were of interest.
 

Keen

Clown Town
Nov 23, 2016
4,470
keens-bakery.carrd.co
Gender
Agender
Pronouns
They/He
Posting Status
Irregularly
"It's okay! I'm supposed to be on the ground anyways, annnd I have flower petals for hair! Oh, and food. That reminds me!"

Junchi sat down his messenger bag on the floor and dug through it, then pulled out a nice container filled with sliced apples, oranges, bananas, celery, and carrots. "They're mostly for me and Arjean, but I don't mind sharing." This time, he directed it to everyone in the room, not just Fulger.


Arjean, on the other hand, moved away to wrap a blanket around themself like a cape, even tying it around their neck, then returned to their group. "I'd like popcorn. And, um, sweets... Is there candy?" They always had candy on their person, but being given candy always felt more special than getting it from home.

Then, Arjean looked over to Aluin and gestured him to come over. It was weird trying to talk to two different people in two different groups. It was easier if they could all just sit around in a circle or something and chat.
 

EmiRose

The Shipping Enthusiast
Inactive
Mar 24, 2018
3,983
Finland
Posting Status
Hiatus
Aluin didn't flinch that badly when both Fulger and Junchi spoke to him indirectly. Other kids were scary, especially boys that were bigger than Aluin. He tried to keep looking at frankenapkin, Aluin missed Anita and dad a bit. The nice scary lady was looking at Aluin a lot now so he couldn't leave his room when he woke up to a nightmare anymore.

Aluin almost missed Arjean gesturing him over, and when they did Aluin looked around in case it had been for someone else. But no one else was in the room, unless Arjean had been gesturing at air. And that was scary.
Aluin fidgeted and slowly and carefully slid off of the armchair and on the floor. His feet were still cold, but Aluin was too scared to care. He sent fearful glances at Junchi and Fulger, and when Aluin arrived to the group he stayed closer to Arjean than them. Though not too close. Being too close was scary, and Arjean had a blanket wrapped around them.
The bananas in Junchi's box looked soft and mimd, but Aluin tried not to look at them too much.
 

PixelatedGlory

Mmm oderator
Moderator
Mar 30, 2018
2,988
East Coast, USA
Gender
Male
Pronouns
He/Him
Posting Status
Daily
Fulger happily took a couple pieces of fruit and smiled at Junchi. "Thank you. I brought snacks too but... not the kind you like," he admitted as he pulled out a couple batteries from his pocket. Fulger felt a little bad he didn't have real food for his friends. He'd have to go get his dorm parent to help get some real snacks.

"Ok, I can see if they have candy too or just the popcorn," he quietly replied to Arjean. But before he could do that Aluin crept over. "Oh, are you cold too?" he hesitantly asked Aluin as he looked down at the blanket wrapped around him. Sort of matching the one Fulger was using to keep warm. Fulger was nervous at meeting the smaller boy and also nervous since he seemed to be scaring him no matter what he did.

"Um... ima go check if we cna have popcorn and sweets..." he finished and scurried for the door, looking for the dorm parent. The blanket he had on him dragging across the floor as he moved.