I have a feeling it's like that in a lot of worlds, unfortunately.
Owls are so common, so I guess it's quite a clever way of doing things? Non-magical people don't really notice something like an owl flying about, I suppose. But it's not a terrible idea to try out!
[ Well, if anything. Luna can only approve of Ruby not just... diving right into it and immediately acquiring one. Research is absolutely important. ]
Maybe ask Vira-Lorr about it, she might be able to give you more information about her experiences with it. I'm sure there's others here who've gotten it too. It might be worth asking the network about them.
[ Oh, dear. Well, it... makes sense that the Grass Demon had attacked her and finds her a threat of sort. If Fern had been hostile towards Ruby and with the Grass Demon being a part of Fern..? Yeah, that explains a lot.
But this also makes her worry, because it's not the first time she's known Fern to be antagonistic towards others. There was everything with him and Peter, the fact Fern had tried to kill him. And while, aside from somewhat frown-worthy behaviour and attitudes towards her best friend, Fern hasn't tried to hurt Peter again. But it makes her wonder... is the demon simply echoing Fern's feelings? Or is the demon that's part of Fern responsible for Fern's hostilities?
It doesn't make sense. The green demon had been so... relaxed with her. No anger, no attempts to harm her. But then again... Paimon isn't like that with her either, as violent as he can be, too. Demons seem... to be fans of hers, apparently. But... maybe she can try to communicate with the green demon again. It's something she can think on. Maybe... she should ask K, he's pretty close with Fern. Maybe he knows about the demon. ]
I suppose I can try to keep an eye out for those other people you've mentioned. But I know Fern. He's a friend of mine.
Yeah, I don't really doubt that. In my world we have to find a way to work together. We don't really have a choice.
I kind of love it a lot. It's cute. We might have to give it a try here. It sounds like it might be fun to have a pen pal, even if we can just use the fluids or delivery dogs.
[Ruby is absolutely awful at looking after herself in a crisis. Her leadership tactics tended to favor her team and the people around her taking priority over her own needs, but that was just built in with the philosophy of being a Huntress. She was slowly getting better. It just took baby steps.]
I think I'll do just that. I'd be a heck of a lot more effective if my aura and semblance were running at full power. So it's pretty tempting to look into.
[Ruby was aware that Fern had tried to attack other people before. She was wary enough not to take that lightly but it was hard to avoid him completely when he was friends with people who were close to her. For the most part she had just shouldered his hate until Varian, Usagi and Amara had stepped in to talk the problem out with Fern.]
I just wouldn't recommend getting tangled up with the other ones if you can avoid it. I'm working on trying to end things with all of them peacefully. I just need a bit more time.
It's complicated. I guess I reminded him of someone from home that he doesn't like. Someone named Finn. I don't really know all the details.
He's also has or had feelings for my boyfriend. That's what really sort of set him off? They've talked since then. I think they've worked things out since then? I don't really talk with Fern to know exactly how he feels about how this all played out.
I have to say, I'm quite fond of the delivery dogs, really. They're just as good as owl post. They're all very good boys and girls.
[ You have no idea how much fussing her delivery dog will get when they come to deliver things to her.
And she can agree with that, being at full power in Deerington is desperately needed sometimes. Even Luna's magic faltering has cost her at times. But she's glad Ruby's just... going to do her research, at least. ]
I'm certainly not going to go around picking fights with people, so there's no need to worry about that. But I can just keep an eye out on them. And if you do need someone to fight them...
[ Luna's down for some battling. ]
Oh, Finn. I know who you mean.
So, it's kind of complicated to explain but Fern... used to be Finn. And still kind of is Finn, but not. He's still a pretty big part of who Fern is as a person. In all honesty, I'm still trying to get my head around it. It's a lot.
[ Not to mention she's not entirely sure why Fern would... hate Finn. He seemed quite nice in the memory: but she's seen how much Fern looks like Finn. ]
Varian, right? The boy with the blue in his hair? I didn't know Fern had feelings for someone. He's certainly never mentioned it.
Okay. That's true. I wouldn't trade them for anything honestly. They get along super well with Zwei too. I just thought it would be cool to experience mail by owl.
[Ruby breaths a sigh of relief. She's had a few people try to involve themselves in these feuds and it had left her a little on edge that it could happen again. While she didn't think Luna was the type to do that it was nice to have it confirmed.]
It's relieving to hear that, but it's a pretty funny mental image to think of you on the warpath.
I don't want you to go out of your way, but if you see them around maybe just be wary?
I'm trying my very best to end these without fighting. I don't know if I can but I have to try.
If I do need the help, I'll let you know. I appreciate it a whole lot.
[She would always take another ally over an enemy.
She mulls over the information about Fern and Finn. It was the most she had really received about either of them in the last couple months. Except for updates about how much Fern wanted to stab or hated her. It wasn't any less confusing than anything else she had heard about them, but it was a step in some direction.
...But if Fern used to Finn than what had changed him? Was it just because of the grass body? Had it been a name change to explain that? Was it something like with Oscar and Ozpin? Two souls inhabiting one body? Something else entirely? She really didn't have a clue and thinking things like this through wasn't really one of her strengths.]
I'm going to level with you. That's super complicated and I don't blame you for not fully getting it.
I sure as heck don't get it.
But it's a little more than I knew before. Maybe it'll make more sense later.
Maybe there's something Finn did that Fern regrets?
[She's just throwing out ideas at this point. Fern's thought process is still very much a mystery to her.]
Yeah! Blue in his hair, kind of scraggly, nuts about alchemy. That's Varian.
[It's real love when you trash talk your boyfriend.]
It might be a sore spot considering things turned out? I know him and Varian had a fight around then. They've patched things up mostly but I'm sure it hurt regardless. Maybe that's why he hasn't brought it up? I can't say for sure, Fern and I don't really talk.
Huh. Yeah. I guess jealous would be the right word for it. I don't really know where we stand now. I don't know if it's a was or still is. I know he's not looking to run me through at the moment?
But of course, I can do that. At the very least. I do hope you can resolve things peacefully, fighting's awfully tiring. But sometimes fighting has to be done. And I'll be there if you need me.
[ A young witch she might be, but this one's duelled Death Eaters and won. Sure, there'd been a little luck potion thrown in but... yes, it's not her first time in a fight if she needed to be in one. ]
There's a lot to it. Fern is just... very complicated. And I think it explains why he is the way he is sometimes.
I'm not sure if Finn's done anything Fern regrets, he seems to mention him in quite positive light.
[ But if Fern's capable of jealousy over this with Varian and Ruby, is he jealous of Finn somehow? It makes her wonder. ]
I believe I've seen him around in school. He's an alchemist? That's brilliant!
[ Alchemy is also a thing in her world. So really, she's intrigued. ]
That's understandable. Fern's quite sensitive like that, so I'm sure it probably does hurt a little still. He's not always so keen to get into personal things, and I have no right to pry if he doesn't want to tell me things.
I had something similar with Peter a little while ago. There was a fight, a few of us were involved. Peter, Fern, Louis, Mr Coldwater and me. Fern still doesn't like Peter but he's definitely not actively trying to hurt him anymore. He seems to back off, but he's still a little cold.
I know, I know. It's just... It's home stuff and I'm trying really hard not to get everyone dragged into it here.
But I appreciate it. A whole lot. You'll be the first I call if I need help.
[She really appreciates the support Luna.]
Yeah! He's been around there. Oh? You know about Alchemy? You really send him a message sometime. I'm sure he'd love to talk to shop with someone who knows at least something about it.
[Hmm. That conflicts a little with what she's heard. But it could be that Fern really is just complicated like Luna said.]
Complicated sounds like it might be putting it lightly. But yeah. I mean I think I get him at least a better now.
I can't say I blame him for being sensitive about it. I'm sure it's hard to have feelings for someone but no real outlet for them.
I've noticed that with him and personal things. I may have done my fair share of prying and it hasn't been great experience. I don't recommend it.
Oh. Louis had mentioned that. I had no idea Peter was the one that happened with. That does sound awfully familiar. I'm glad you're all alright. Fern included in that.
I'll take a step in the right direction over nothing.
It might be 'home stuff' but you're also a Sleeper, too. You're one of us. But it's understandable.
Whenever you need me. :)
[ Honestly, that's what friends are for. ]
Not much. It's an elective class at my school, but it only runs if there's enough interest from students. But there's pieces here and there I've read. It'd be nice to find some more things out! I'll keep that in mind.
[ And honestly? Alchemy is difficult. It's a NEWT class for a reason. So someone here in a Deerington who studies it actively? That's impressive. ]
Sometimes it's best to let Fern tell you things in his own time, although sometimes it means he won't ever tell you things. It's just how he is. [ Something difficult to accept about him, but Luna just... has to accept that. She tries her best not to pry too much. Only when it's important. ] I still don't really know what it was about. But yes, it was... quite awful. No one died though, fortunately.
I- Okay. That is a good point. It's just weird that it's could come to that at all. Or that even managed to follow me here in the first place. Like what are the odds?
I appreciate that so much.
[Luna's just a good friend and good people all around.]
Oooooh~! Do just that and if you need help getting a hold of him, just let me know.
I got that impression. I don't think I'll hold my breath waiting for him to tell me anything. I think I'll be lucky if I get a hi sometime in the next year.
But if he gets along with you and Varian than I'd say that's what counts. I can't think of better friends than you to. Maybe it'll help him down the road.
Louis didn't have any details except for the fact that it happened. So maybe that's just another story you'll just have to wait on.
I'm glad you're all okay though. That's what counts at the end of the day.
The universes can be quite strange like that. I think they have a poor sense of humour.
[ Luna also suspects that in due course it might follow her here, too. ]
Knowing Fern, I think getting him to say hello to you would be a massive improvement. A few months ago he mostly just avoided Peter or glared at him the whole time we stayed under one roof for a while.
[ Living at Ben's could be... a little awkward. Fern never really spoke to Peter (that she's aware of) but there was a couple of tense moments at the dinner table. ]
But, yes. Maybe. Fern needs help from people, just like anyone else. He can be really nice and a good person, I've seen it.
It's fortunate there hasn't been another incident like that, but yes we were alright. I don't think any of us will know, it's between him and Peter. Boys can be... quite dumb, sometimes.
[ Because Peter hasn't even really wanted to talk to her about it, either. Both he and Fern are really good at this whole 'avoidance' thing. ]
It could happen? One day? You never know. Ouch. That kind of sounds exactly like what's happening with me and him right now. Except we don't share house together. I definitely can't picture us doing that.
He's friends with you, Varian and a handful of other people I know and care about. So I don't doubt that for a second. I just landed on the weird sharp and prickly side of him and don't know how to get off it.
Jeez. You can say that again. Maybe it would be worth it if I reached out to Peter and ask him? It kind of sounds like we're in the same boat, maybe he'll be a bit more willing to talk about it?
I'm grasping at straws here but it's worth a shot?
It's one of those weird but wonderful parts of Deerington, I think. Odd people coming together. One of the few parts I do like about this place.
Have a think on it, definitely. If it's important, maybe it should be something you'll need to talk to him about eventually. But, yes. He'll worry. It's part of the friendship, I'm afraid.
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Owls are so common, so I guess it's quite a clever way of doing things? Non-magical people don't really notice something like an owl flying about, I suppose. But it's not a terrible idea to try out!
[ Well, if anything. Luna can only approve of Ruby not just... diving right into it and immediately acquiring one. Research is absolutely important. ]
Maybe ask Vira-Lorr about it, she might be able to give you more information about her experiences with it. I'm sure there's others here who've gotten it too. It might be worth asking the network about them.
[ Oh, dear. Well, it... makes sense that the Grass Demon had attacked her and finds her a threat of sort. If Fern had been hostile towards Ruby and with the Grass Demon being a part of Fern..? Yeah, that explains a lot.
But this also makes her worry, because it's not the first time she's known Fern to be antagonistic towards others. There was everything with him and Peter, the fact Fern had tried to kill him. And while, aside from somewhat frown-worthy behaviour and attitudes towards her best friend, Fern hasn't tried to hurt Peter again. But it makes her wonder... is the demon simply echoing Fern's feelings? Or is the demon that's part of Fern responsible for Fern's hostilities?
It doesn't make sense. The green demon had been so... relaxed with her. No anger, no attempts to harm her. But then again... Paimon isn't like that with her either, as violent as he can be, too. Demons seem... to be fans of hers, apparently. But... maybe she can try to communicate with the green demon again. It's something she can think on. Maybe... she should ask K, he's pretty close with Fern. Maybe he knows about the demon. ]
I suppose I can try to keep an eye out for those other people you've mentioned. But I know Fern. He's a friend of mine.
[ And she hates to ask but: ]
Why did he want to kill you?
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I kind of love it a lot. It's cute. We might have to give it a try here. It sounds like it might be fun to have a pen pal, even if we can just use the fluids or delivery dogs.
[Ruby is absolutely awful at looking after herself in a crisis. Her leadership tactics tended to favor her team and the people around her taking priority over her own needs, but that was just built in with the philosophy of being a Huntress. She was slowly getting better. It just took baby steps.]
I think I'll do just that. I'd be a heck of a lot more effective if my aura and semblance were running at full power. So it's pretty tempting to look into.
[Ruby was aware that Fern had tried to attack other people before. She was wary enough not to take that lightly but it was hard to avoid him completely when he was friends with people who were close to her. For the most part she had just shouldered his hate until Varian, Usagi and Amara had stepped in to talk the problem out with Fern.]
I just wouldn't recommend getting tangled up with the other ones if you can avoid it. I'm working on trying to end things with all of them peacefully. I just need a bit more time.
It's complicated. I guess I reminded him of someone from home that he doesn't like. Someone named Finn. I don't really know all the details.
He's also has or had feelings for my boyfriend. That's what really sort of set him off? They've talked since then. I think they've worked things out since then? I don't really talk with Fern to know exactly how he feels about how this all played out.
I did say it was complicated.
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[ You have no idea how much fussing her delivery dog will get when they come to deliver things to her.
And she can agree with that, being at full power in Deerington is desperately needed sometimes. Even Luna's magic faltering has cost her at times. But she's glad Ruby's just... going to do her research, at least. ]
I'm certainly not going to go around picking fights with people, so there's no need to worry about that. But I can just keep an eye out on them. And if you do need someone to fight them...
[ Luna's down for some battling. ]
Oh, Finn. I know who you mean.
So, it's kind of complicated to explain but Fern... used to be Finn. And still kind of is Finn, but not. He's still a pretty big part of who Fern is as a person. In all honesty, I'm still trying to get my head around it. It's a lot.
[ Not to mention she's not entirely sure why Fern would... hate Finn. He seemed quite nice in the memory: but she's seen how much Fern looks like Finn. ]
Varian, right? The boy with the blue in his hair? I didn't know Fern had feelings for someone. He's certainly never mentioned it.
So he was jealous of your relationship?
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[Ruby breaths a sigh of relief. She's had a few people try to involve themselves in these feuds and it had left her a little on edge that it could happen again. While she didn't think Luna was the type to do that it was nice to have it confirmed.]
It's relieving to hear that, but it's a pretty funny mental image to think of you on the warpath.
I don't want you to go out of your way, but if you see them around maybe just be wary?
I'm trying my very best to end these without fighting. I don't know if I can but I have to try.
If I do need the help, I'll let you know. I appreciate it a whole lot.
[She would always take another ally over an enemy.
She mulls over the information about Fern and Finn. It was the most she had really received about either of them in the last couple months. Except for updates about how much Fern wanted to stab or hated her. It wasn't any less confusing than anything else she had heard about them, but it was a step in some direction.
...But if Fern used to Finn than what had changed him? Was it just because of the grass body? Had it been a name change to explain that? Was it something like with Oscar and Ozpin? Two souls inhabiting one body? Something else entirely? She really didn't have a clue and thinking things like this through wasn't really one of her strengths.]
I'm going to level with you. That's super complicated and I don't blame you for not fully getting it.
I sure as heck don't get it.
But it's a little more than I knew before. Maybe it'll make more sense later.
Maybe there's something Finn did that Fern regrets?
[She's just throwing out ideas at this point. Fern's thought process is still very much a mystery to her.]
Yeah! Blue in his hair, kind of scraggly, nuts about alchemy. That's Varian.
[It's real love when you trash talk your boyfriend.]
It might be a sore spot considering things turned out? I know him and Varian had a fight around then. They've patched things up mostly but I'm sure it hurt regardless. Maybe that's why he hasn't brought it up? I can't say for sure, Fern and I don't really talk.
Huh. Yeah. I guess jealous would be the right word for it. I don't really know where we stand now. I don't know if it's a was or still is. I know he's not looking to run me through at the moment?
So that's progress???
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But of course, I can do that. At the very least. I do hope you can resolve things peacefully, fighting's awfully tiring. But sometimes fighting has to be done. And I'll be there if you need me.
[ A young witch she might be, but this one's duelled Death Eaters and won. Sure, there'd been a little luck potion thrown in but... yes, it's not her first time in a fight if she needed to be in one. ]
There's a lot to it. Fern is just... very complicated. And I think it explains why he is the way he is sometimes.
I'm not sure if Finn's done anything Fern regrets, he seems to mention him in quite positive light.
[ But if Fern's capable of jealousy over this with Varian and Ruby, is he jealous of Finn somehow? It makes her wonder. ]
I believe I've seen him around in school. He's an alchemist? That's brilliant!
[ Alchemy is also a thing in her world. So really, she's intrigued. ]
That's understandable. Fern's quite sensitive like that, so I'm sure it probably does hurt a little still. He's not always so keen to get into personal things, and I have no right to pry if he doesn't want to tell me things.
I had something similar with Peter a little while ago. There was a fight, a few of us were involved. Peter, Fern, Louis, Mr Coldwater and me. Fern still doesn't like Peter but he's definitely not actively trying to hurt him anymore. He seems to back off, but he's still a little cold.
So... yes, I believe that's progress.
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It's just... It's home stuff and I'm trying really hard not to get everyone dragged into it here.
But I appreciate it. A whole lot. You'll be the first I call if I need help.
[She really appreciates the support Luna.]
Yeah! He's been around there. Oh? You know about Alchemy? You really send him a message sometime. I'm sure he'd love to talk to shop with someone who knows at least something about it.
[Hmm. That conflicts a little with what she's heard. But it could be that Fern really is just complicated like Luna said.]
Complicated sounds like it might be putting it lightly. But yeah. I mean I think I get him at least a better now.
I can't say I blame him for being sensitive about it. I'm sure it's hard to have feelings for someone but no real outlet for them.
I've noticed that with him and personal things. I may have done my fair share of prying and it hasn't been great experience. I don't recommend it.
Oh. Louis had mentioned that. I had no idea Peter was the one that happened with. That does sound awfully familiar. I'm glad you're all alright. Fern included in that.
I'll take a step in the right direction over nothing.
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Whenever you need me. :)
[ Honestly, that's what friends are for. ]
Not much. It's an elective class at my school, but it only runs if there's enough interest from students. But there's pieces here and there I've read. It'd be nice to find some more things out! I'll keep that in mind.
[ And honestly? Alchemy is difficult. It's a NEWT class for a reason. So someone here in a Deerington who studies it actively? That's impressive. ]
Sometimes it's best to let Fern tell you things in his own time, although sometimes it means he won't ever tell you things. It's just how he is. [ Something difficult to accept about him, but Luna just... has to accept that. She tries her best not to pry too much. Only when it's important. ] I still don't really know what it was about. But yes, it was... quite awful. No one died though, fortunately.
[ Silver... linings... ]
That's a good way of looking at it!
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Okay. That is a good point.
It's just weird that it's could come to that at all. Or that even managed to follow me here in the first place.
Like what are the odds?
I appreciate that so much.
[Luna's just a good friend and good people all around.]
Oooooh~! Do just that and if you need help getting a hold of him, just let me know.
I got that impression. I don't think I'll hold my breath waiting for him to tell me anything. I think I'll be lucky if I get a hi sometime in the next year.
But if he gets along with you and Varian than I'd say that's what counts. I can't think of better friends than you to. Maybe it'll help him down the road.
Louis didn't have any details except for the fact that it happened. So maybe that's just another story you'll just have to wait on.
I'm glad you're all okay though. That's what counts at the end of the day.
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[ Luna also suspects that in due course it might follow her here, too. ]
Knowing Fern, I think getting him to say hello to you would be a massive improvement. A few months ago he mostly just avoided Peter or glared at him the whole time we stayed under one roof for a while.
[ Living at Ben's could be... a little awkward. Fern never really spoke to Peter (that she's aware of) but there was a couple of tense moments at the dinner table. ]
But, yes. Maybe. Fern needs help from people, just like anyone else. He can be really nice and a good person, I've seen it.
It's fortunate there hasn't been another incident like that, but yes we were alright. I don't think any of us will know, it's between him and Peter. Boys can be... quite dumb, sometimes.
[ Because Peter hasn't even really wanted to talk to her about it, either. Both he and Fern are really good at this whole 'avoidance' thing. ]
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It could happen? One day? You never know. Ouch. That kind of sounds exactly like what's happening with me and him right now. Except we don't share house together. I definitely can't picture us doing that.
He's friends with you, Varian and a handful of other people I know and care about. So I don't doubt that for a second. I just landed on the weird sharp and prickly side of him and don't know how to get off it.
Jeez. You can say that again. Maybe it would be worth it if I reached out to Peter and ask him? It kind of sounds like we're in the same boat, maybe he'll be a bit more willing to talk about it?
I'm grasping at straws here but it's worth a shot?
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I'm sure we'll try to work something out to help you get off of it, although I'm not sure how either right now. But we'll manage something in the end.
You could try, but I'm not sure how he'll take it. I certainly know he'll worry about you, though. Peter worries, that's just how he is.
[ Even despite reassurances. Luna knows he'll always worry, but she'll always just try to assure him as much as she can. ]
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Honestly? It'd be wonderful to get some help in that regard. It'd be a nice change of pace to not have to walk on eggshells around him.
Yeah... I got that impression seeing him at school. Maybe it's a dead end. It's not really fair to drag him further into that mess either.
Maybe I'll just sit on it for a bit and see where things go.
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Have a think on it, definitely. If it's important, maybe it should be something you'll need to talk to him about eventually. But, yes. He'll worry. It's part of the friendship, I'm afraid.
[ she loves u really, Peter. ]