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[shadow-puppetry.livejournal.com]

[there is a large box here on the floor. It doesn't look locked. What could possibly be inside?]

(OOC: Rozen Maiden-verse!genderbent!Zexion, not taking anyone's place because it would be complicated. Anyone want to be her medium~?)

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oh my fucking god i love you

[stolensky.livejournal.com]

[... blink, kneels down to pick it up.]

It isn't right to just leave things around...

<3!

[shadow-puppetry.livejournal.com]

[can't do anything; along for the ride.]

[stolensky.livejournal.com]

[... but he's curious, so he's trying to open the box.]

[shadow-puppetry.livejournal.com]

[the box opens. Inside on the white silk lies a female doll with short blue hair wearing this (http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k305/JDR1989/Dress/DR00010_01.jpg). There's also a winding key.]

[stolensky.livejournal.com]

[... a doll? it looks expensive, and wordless, he takes the doll out to examine it for a minute.]

She's almost new... hm.

[a glance towards that key.]

[shadow-puppetry.livejournal.com]

[she's aware of a human picking her up, but that's about it. Right now, she's just like an ordinary doll, shifting easily with any movement. If Riku looks closely, he might notice the small slot in the middle of her back.]

[stolensky.livejournal.com]

[... slot and key. so he takes the key and winds her up, setting her back down again. it's like the dolls at home, then...]

[shadow-puppetry.livejournal.com]

[Just a doll sitting there, head lowered and eyes closed. Nothing happens for a few moments. Then: a slight glow surrounds her. Mechanically, haltingly, she stands up by herself and walks towards Riku.]

[stolensky.livejournal.com]

[... scared still, he's not so much as staring as he is completely focused on her.]

[shadow-puppetry.livejournal.com]

[keeps on walking until she's quite close to Riku. She raises her head and opens her eyes, the glow disappearing.]

So you're the one.

[stolensky.livejournal.com]

The... one?

[looks completely confused, so ready to just scream.]

[shadow-puppetry.livejournal.com]

[weird look.]

The one who wound me up...?

[stolensky.livejournal.com]

[a quick nod.]

Um, if you don't mind me asking... what--who exactly are you?

[shadow-puppetry.livejournal.com]

[yes, change to "who" is a point in your favor, Riku. She takes a moment to smooth out her skirts.]

Zexian, Sixth Rozen Maiden. And you are?

[stolensky.livejournal.com]

Riku.

[he gives a small nod.]

It's nice to meet you, Zexian.

[shadow-puppetry.livejournal.com]

Likewise.

[seems to lose interest in him for a while, looking around. Her eyebrows rise when she notices bigger and clearly-not-doll versions of people she knows. She glances back at Riku.]

What is this place?

[stolensky.livejournal.com]

[pauses in his getting up, brushing his hair back.]

They call it a crossroads of worlds..

[shadow-puppetry.livejournal.com]

Interesting...

[so many people, so much energy. It shouldn't be hard finding a medium in here even if this one refuses, allowing her a chance to be blunt.]

You know, it is customary for the one who brings a Rozen Maiden to life to swear allegiance to her.

[stolensky.livejournal.com]

[blink.]

... like, to protect and to be loyal to? I... I can do that.

[shadow-puppetry.livejournal.com]

Loyalty is the basic premise, yes.

[watching Riku now.]

But you would also be my primary source of power should I need to defend myself while here.

[stolensky.livejournal.com]

[he gives a soft breath of almost surprise.]

I'm... not very strong, but I'd be willing to give you everything I have.

[shadow-puppetry.livejournal.com]

[...well, that was far simpler than she thought it would be. Have a smile.]

Hopefully those occasions will remain few.

[she holds out her right hand, on which she wears her rose ring.]

Swear by the rose.

[stolensky.livejournal.com]

[blink, uneasiness goes here. he leans forwards, gently kissing the metal rose before pulling back.]

Like--?

[shadow-puppetry.livejournal.com]

[as she nods, a deep pink light begins to shine from the rose - echoing that swirling around Riku's own ring finger as a similar ring forms.]

Very good.

[stolensky.livejournal.com]

[he kind of stares, stumbling back and squeezing his eyes shut, gripping his wrist.]

It's... h-hot...

[shadow-puppetry.livejournal.com]

[waves a hand dismissively, speaking quite calmly]

That will pass. The heat is an indicator of my abilities being used.

[stolensky.livejournal.com]

A-alright.

[he lets go of his wrist after a moment, looking at her carefully.]

[shadow-puppetry.livejournal.com]

[gazes at him thoughtfully.]

Do not worry. I will try not to borrow more energy than it is necessary.

[stolensky.livejournal.com]

[nods.]

Thank you.

[shadow-puppetry.livejournal.com]

You are welcome.

[eyes shift from Riku to the room again.]

I believe I will take a look around this place by myself. You are dismissed for now.