originally posted in:The New Dojo
[b]A small woman sat out in the waiting room, her bright eyes focused on the origami frog she was making.[/b]
[b]She was dressed in a brightly colored, if not ragged dress and hood, with ears pointing off the sides. A floral scarf wrapped around her neck. Among it all she was wrapped head to toe in white cloth, hiding her body completely. Her beautiful eyes peered out calmly at the surroundings, her rare form of heterochromia her most striking feature, one eye a passionate crimson, the other a wondrous azure.[/b]
[b]As she sat, a small bundle of fur twitched in her lap... Her pet... Owl griffen. The strange creature was fast asleep. The pair had no clue why they were there, nor did they really care. Everything led to adventure... And the woman was ready for anything.[/b]
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"Hello, my name is Charlie. What's your name?"
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[b]The girl says nothing, her dead silence off putting and endearing at the same time... Instead, she makes a few motions with her hands, in an attempt to see if he knows sign language.[/b]
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[i]He understands the signs.[/i]
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[i]My name is Lana.[/i] [b]She signs, the only noise she makes coming from the wrappings folding or moving slightly as she made her signs.[/b]
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"Nice to meet you, Lana. Is this a friend of yours?" [i]He points at the griffon owl thing.[/i] "What's its name?"
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[i]Alphonse.[/i] [b]She responds, gently rubbing the creatures head, causing it to roll over and stretch.[/b]
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[i]Charlie smiles.[/i] "Alphonse is adorable, but we should get started. May I ask why you wear clothing that covers your whole body?"
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[i]Its a secret.[/i] [b]She remarks, a smile forming under her cloth mask, barely visible.[/b]
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"The point of this test is that you tell the truth and give a clear answer. I'm sorry, but please tell me the reason why."
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[b]Lana hadn't told anyone why she wore the bandages in years... She wasn't going to start now. She simply shake her head, confirming that she wouldn't answer that question.[/b]
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"Okay, then can you tell me when you started wearing them?"
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[i]About nineteen years ago.[/i]
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"And how old are you?"
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[i]Twenty four.[/i]
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"Since you were five? Something so traumatic happened that you've covered your whole body since you were five?"
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[i]Maybe it's not traumatic. I just don't want to dwell on the subject.[/i]
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"Okay, how are you feeling at the dojo? Welcomed?"
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[b]She nodded and gave a slow, but happy blink.[/b]
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"You have any good friends or a significant other?"
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[b]Lana promptly scooped up her small companion and waved hi about slightly, causing him to struggle a bit before making a chittering noise.[/b] [b]She eventually set him down and made her response.[/b] [i]Just Alphonse.[/i]
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[i]His voice became alluring [/i] "Ever thought of being in a relationship?"
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[b]She shook her head, finding no interest in him whatsoever. His looks out her off, he was boring, and voices were all the same... Besides... Others came to mind quickly... She would have nodded, but she knew her chances.[/b]
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Charlie's outfit changed to a more colorful suit; blue and orange. His voice changing into that of John Bialey's epic voice (look it up). "There has to be someone."
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[b]She raised her eyebrow under her cloth mask and began to giggle. He looked... Ridiculous.[/b] [i]Does it really matter?[/i] [b]She questioned, ready to move on.[/b]
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Blue and orange suits look awesome! "Anything eventful happen since coming here?"