[Chayden]

"Never," Cornoszka murmured, hoping he'd understand. When she was a child, she'd try to pretend that it was opposite day in order to get around the bindings of the curse... It never worked.
The Emowockee bent her head to the side to rest it upon the Palowockee's. Despite the biting wind, she was toasty warm now...
And, for the moment, she was content to just sit there and breathed.

(omg extra special short D8;)

[auntslappy282]

I felt as if the world was a calm secure place. That almost made me laugh when I realized what I had been thinking. I looked at Cornszaka. She looked so peaceful under all the fog. I turned my attention to the river that quietly gurgled along the rocks. It was peaceful. Romantic even. I quickly pushed that thought aside. She was so similar to me. Determination quickly spotted in my mind. "We'll find some way to get your curse lifted. I know some pretty weird people. I mean, one of them controls the wind. So I can help... If not...." I cut my self off before it got more awkward in my mind.

(Haha. My muse likes to work late at night eh? XD)

[Chayden]

Cornoszka just held still and listened to the sound of the Emowockee's breathing. Then, something struck her. She hadn't gotten his name! She eased herself away from him and indicated the ground almost apologetically.
WHAT IS YOUR NAME?
She wrote it more hurriedly than she had written the other things. The sky was getting dark, and the fog settled more thickly around the two...

(It must~ Mine does, too! /highfive)

[auntslappy282]

I smiled. I nodded, and understood where Cornoszka was coming from. "The names Neku. It's getting dark. I'm sure you have a place that you stay at night in the forest. It's to late for me to make my way back toward my home." I smiled, then realized what I said might have been considered rude. I blushed slightly. "Of course, if it's okay with you... I can always head back..." I turned my head. Great job. Even more awkward than before....

[Chayden]

Cornoszka returned the smile gladly. "Neku," she mused, tasting the name on her tongue. She even found herself giggling childishly as the Palowockee stumbled over his words. She whisked her tail at him as she moved downriver. It was a gesture for him to follow.
Seeing as she'd spent her entire life in isolation out here, she did not understand the possible double meaning to his words. Instead, she was only grateful that the dangers that the night posed would not tear them apart...

[auntslappy282]

I was surprised to see the reaction that Cornoszka gave surprised me. She giggled. At me. I turned around to see the Shinigami laughing at me. I gave them a glare, which was hard to tell being a glare due to the mask on my face. I quickly followed Cornoszka. Had she no regrets at spending the night with me? Or was she doing it out of the kindness of her heart? I shook my head and just followed along. I think it was safe to say at this rate the we were both socially challenged. I looked around, the fog got thicker as time passed. I was just thankful that the Shinigami decided to leave me alone for once. And well, also to being with someone who could relate with me.

(D: Whoops. I meant to high five you back last post, but forgot like an idiot. *highfives back* Sorry 'bout that. XD)

[Chayden]

Cornoszka wished that she could take Neku to the beautiful places concealed in the center of the forest, instead of this dreary place. She had slept every night for the past however many years in the hollowed-out trunk of an ancient oak tree. It was enormous - it could easily have encompassed 20 'wockees of her relative size. It wasn't adorned with anything special. It had modest dirt floors, and its only window was its entrance. Cornoszka was just grateful that it was atop a hill; it kept the rainfall out so that she could sleep dry. She beckoned the Palowockee in shyly, feeling a blush color her cheeks just beneath her mask. There was a solitary bed nestled into the corner, dressed in a purple comforter that still managed to be plush.
"I know it's extravagant." she deadpanned, hoping to release the embarrassment that had washed over her uncalled for.

(xD It's okay~ <3 /snugs)

[auntslappy282]

I followed Cornoszka into the tree. It was a lot roomier then I imagined. I looked around and saw the small bed in the corner. I blushed slightly, realizing that was the only bed in the whole room. When I heard the Emowockee's voice, my heart fluttered. What is this feeling? I walked closer to Cornoszka. "It's beautiful. It's even better than my room back in the forest." I smiled. It was nice to be around her. She was so... beautiful and kind. I saw the face of what suffering can do to a person before. And that was my own face. I closed my eyes and breathed in. Don't they say if you can heal one broken heart in your life time it was worth living? Does this mean this life actually may not be one big joke? I smiled slightly as these thoughts swirled in my mind.

(Is snuggled. <3 Lets watch as the New Year rings in! Or has rung in. xD)

[Chayden]

The dirt in this room wasn't really malleable enough to write with... That meant that Cornoszka had no way to ask what was wrong with the Palowockee. He seemed a bit... Giddy, was it? Or dizzy? The Emowockee raised her eyebrows at him, worried. She didn't know what could've made his behavior change. She nudged him gently over to the bed, placing a paw pad on his nose to check for fever. Thus far, the darkness had obscured her view of his blush. By the time she took note of it, it was too late to move away.

But, surprisingly, she giggled again. Perhaps it was her becoming giddy in his presence, and not the other way around...

(I find it exciting! The only bad thing is that I've only just gotten used to writing '10 on all of my papers Tx T;)

[auntslappy282]

I watched Cornoszka. Her touch was light against my face. I blinked as I felt my face getting redder as time went on. I noticed it seemed like she thought something was wrong. I smiled and licked the top of her head. I smiled then looked around. This was interesting. I finally met someone who related with me in some way or another. I smiled. "It's getting late, so lets start heading toward bed. Where do you want me to sleep?" I asked. It was rather awkward saying something like this, but it... felt... right somehow. I smiled in the dim light. It was a rather cozy little house.

(Haha. True facts. XD I think I'm gonna go to bed. I haveta like get up in the morning for the King Tut exhibit here in Colorado. XD But we can struggle together attempting to remember putting 11 on our papers instead of 10. XD)

[Chayden]

Cornoszka didn't quite understand. There was a perfectly good bed right there, wasn't there? Did he think that she would take up the entire thing? She wasn't big at all!
She tried to think of something to say that would make her intentions clear, but came up with nothing. She jabbed a paw at the bed instead, and walked over to smooth down the covers. Then the Emowockee trotted back over to Neku and trilled at him, giving his fur a gentle tug.
"Bed," she whispered.

(Yes yes, get some sleep! <3 Don't mind me, being awake at 3:00 am xD)

[auntslappy282]

I looked at Cornoszka. She means in bed. With her? My face grew a bright red. I then shock it off then nodded, showing her that I knew what she meant. I nodded for her to go ahead and get settled first. I wasn't about to take up the whole bed and be impolite. I stood there and waited. Tonight is a rather odd night isn't it? Well at least I'm not back in the forest and the Shinigami decided to leave. I smiled and nodded in pleasure.

(Staying up till 3 am is so much fun! XD)

[Chayden]

Cornozska offered him a smile as she got into the bed. She nestled herself down into the covers, arching her back against the curvature of the tree's wall. She murmured a little as she did so. It was something she did every night before going to sleep. This was one of the only things that could actually calm her after an eventful day.
The Emowockee clicked her tongue at Neku, beckoning him. She had made sure to save plenty of space for him by her side.

(Right?! I only stayed up until 2 am last night, but I have school tomorrow ono /crosses fingers for a snow day)

[auntslappy282]

I nodded and walked over to the bed. I curled up next to Cornoszka. She was warm, and was murmuring. It was calming. It was odd to be in the same bed as another person, or a woman for that matter. I looked over at her and nodded. "Thanks for everything. And good night too." It was odd to tell some one good night. The words seemed to stick on my tongue. It was an odd felling. My heart was beating faster than usual. It was the weird feeling from before. So what exactly is this feeling? I thought.

(I sorry. )

[Chayden]

[So um hi. <3 If you don't want to continue this, feel free to just, y'know. Punt my face or something. <:B]

Cornoszka tried not to wriggle around too much. She thought that it would be impolite of her to shake the bed. The best thing to do would be to let Neku [and herself] get some sleep. The Emowockee had no way of knowing what kind of trials he had been put through before she met him. For all she knew, the Palowockee could be exhausted. So she just hummed at him in response to the goodnight and fell silent, drifting into the same light, dreamless sleep she always had. Cornozska had sometimes wished that she could dream, but the wish seldom came true. She did not know much about dreams; certainly not enough to summon them. Even the dreams, when she had them, were filled with the same confusion and terror that her early life had had...