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hh_mirror((OOC: In the Skulduggery Pleasant canon, when a person first sees China Sorrows, they fall instantly in love. The ability isn't gender bias, it will affect men and women equally. In addition, within the canon, is the susceptibility to control somone once their name is known. These abilities may or may not affect the characters at Hogwarts if that is the mun's preference. If you think it will be fun to play into it, e.g. to let a character fall for China, then you'll need to let me know through OOC or pm. For more information on China, check her user profile. Her mun.))
China Sorrows; her hair, black as deepest sin, framed her face while her eyes, as pale as her brother’s had been, scanned the sorting room. The heavy doors closed behind her with a soft fwump. The skirt she wore was a light green, and the jacket was of a green deeper than a thousand crushed emeralds. Her necklace was exquisite, having cost two very fine men their lives. At times, she wore it as a tribute to their sacrifice. Other times, she wore it because it went well with the skirt.
China walked to the desk at the far end of the room, situated below the large arched windows that overlooked the lush grounds of the castle. When she sat down in the chair the quill, having been unanimated next to a scruffy piece of parchment, became animated, standing at attention on its gold-point. China eyed it. A small smile graced her lips. She noticed that as she leant in to read the parchment, the quill was slowly turning clockwise on the desktop, grinding into the grain. Curious, she thought.
At the parchment’s top it explained that any verbal answers would be written down by the quill. The addendum and questions were all written in the elegant, Edwardian script. She was intrigued. She read on.
State your full name.
“China Sorrows,” she said. She eyed the quill as it matched her word, for word. It scratched away at the parchment, matching the looping Edwardian script of the listed questions.
1. What is your favourite cheese? Why is it your favourite?
“I enjoy Durrus cheese. It has a mild flavour and a creamy taste that becomes stronger and fruitier as it ages,” she said. “I prefer it at its peak.”
2. Who would you kill first, Barney or Carrottop?
As self-professed by China, she was neutral, and would remain so. “I am a collector. I am an observer. My resources, and my standing, must be in order before I’d commit myself to a vexatious endeavour like murder. My apologies.”
3. What time is it where you are?
She wasn’t sure, because where she was, was at this desk, answering silly questions. “It’s dark.”
4. If you were Albus Dumbledore returned from the dead, which member of the Order of the Phoenix would you sexually harass? How would you harass them? If you are Albus Dumbledore, please answer as if you were Sirius Black.
She gave the question some thought, because even though it meant nothing to her, it must’ve some meaning and need for someone else. “I don’t know these people, but if this Albus came back from the dead, he’d no doubt be a vampire or a heart-beat challenged significant other like a zombie, and I’d suspect his interests in sexual harassment would be nil.”
5. If you are pushing to be in:
A. Slytherin - please state the clever, witty name of the bar in which you bartend, in the dark.
“Arachne’s Chalice,” she expressed.
However, China wouldn’t be bartender. She thought that any endeavour into being one, would become too much; her clients as it stands were a handful -- with expressions and proclamations of intense, true love and whirlwind passion. It happened to get old, quick.
B. Gryffindor – Debate whether Harry should ultimately end up married to Fred or George. Use examples from a variety of world mythologies to bolster your argument.
China tapped a manicured nail on the desk, starring at the question. She couldn’t recall any homosexual marriage based stories in mythology, but she did know that certain species of animals did participate in homosexual acts, humans for one, dragonflies and hyenas for another. “I don’t know these people, so I can’t express a well enough analysis, and without knowing if Harry is a monogamist, or polygamist, I’m sure either of Fred and George would be adequate for his obvious... needs and feelings.”
C. Ravenclaw – You guys are supposed to be smart. Explain why my desk is inundated with paperwork at all times, even though I’m constantly disposing of it.
China sat back in the chair, letting her hands rest over the arms. She smoothed her forefinger and thumb together slowly, as if stroking invisible dollar bills. “I suspect you’re a bit dim. Frankly, I would have discovered ages ago that students were magically adding to the pile. I suppose for a lark.”
D. Hufflepuff – Prove you are not useless.
“I’m sure you’ll soon see my usefulness,” she expressed.
6. Offer a bribe to the members of this community so that they will not squib you. Items used in bribery do not necessarily have to belong to the person offering the bribe. Do not threaten us rather than offering a bribe. A threat indicates you either don't really want to be here, or don't have enough sense to answer the question properly. The hat will automatically squib you, regardless of other votes, if you do.
She didn’t let it show, but China was taken aback by the final question. She composed herself. She wasn’t in the habit of offering up her possessions as bribery. Bribery she was adept in, though her means normally ended up in her associate offering the item with good graces and love. She understood she didn’t have to offer something she owned, but what else did she have on her? She chose the one thing on her person she could be without. From her jacket pocket, China took out a small service-like bell and placed it on the desk. Its handle had been weathered by the elements, and grew fungi within its wood. The bell itself was perfectly preserved, silver and reflective; it couldn’t be damaged by time. It was the bell used to summon the Sea Hag of Glendalough. The Hag had a spiteful personality, and if she remembered corrected, kept asking her visitors if they wanted to drown, as casually as if she were asking if they wanted tea with their biscuit.
She would welcome suggestions but wouldn’t be inclined to care. She looked at the bells silver surface, gave herself a once-over, and waited.
"I have read the hogwarts_hocus faq, and understand it is a crazy, cracktastic sorting community and RPG. __China Sorrows__
I have read the hogwarts_hocus rules and agree to abide by each and every one of them. __China Sorrows__.
I agree to be a good sport and not get my knickers in a bunch. __China Sorrows__.
One day, marmalade will rule the world. __China Sorrows__"
China Sorrows; her hair, black as deepest sin, framed her face while her eyes, as pale as her brother’s had been, scanned the sorting room. The heavy doors closed behind her with a soft fwump. The skirt she wore was a light green, and the jacket was of a green deeper than a thousand crushed emeralds. Her necklace was exquisite, having cost two very fine men their lives. At times, she wore it as a tribute to their sacrifice. Other times, she wore it because it went well with the skirt.
China walked to the desk at the far end of the room, situated below the large arched windows that overlooked the lush grounds of the castle. When she sat down in the chair the quill, having been unanimated next to a scruffy piece of parchment, became animated, standing at attention on its gold-point. China eyed it. A small smile graced her lips. She noticed that as she leant in to read the parchment, the quill was slowly turning clockwise on the desktop, grinding into the grain. Curious, she thought.
At the parchment’s top it explained that any verbal answers would be written down by the quill. The addendum and questions were all written in the elegant, Edwardian script. She was intrigued. She read on.
State your full name.
“China Sorrows,” she said. She eyed the quill as it matched her word, for word. It scratched away at the parchment, matching the looping Edwardian script of the listed questions.
1. What is your favourite cheese? Why is it your favourite?
“I enjoy Durrus cheese. It has a mild flavour and a creamy taste that becomes stronger and fruitier as it ages,” she said. “I prefer it at its peak.”
2. Who would you kill first, Barney or Carrottop?
As self-professed by China, she was neutral, and would remain so. “I am a collector. I am an observer. My resources, and my standing, must be in order before I’d commit myself to a vexatious endeavour like murder. My apologies.”
3. What time is it where you are?
She wasn’t sure, because where she was, was at this desk, answering silly questions. “It’s dark.”
4. If you were Albus Dumbledore returned from the dead, which member of the Order of the Phoenix would you sexually harass? How would you harass them? If you are Albus Dumbledore, please answer as if you were Sirius Black.
She gave the question some thought, because even though it meant nothing to her, it must’ve some meaning and need for someone else. “I don’t know these people, but if this Albus came back from the dead, he’d no doubt be a vampire or a heart-beat challenged significant other like a zombie, and I’d suspect his interests in sexual harassment would be nil.”
5. If you are pushing to be in:
A. Slytherin - please state the clever, witty name of the bar in which you bartend, in the dark.
“Arachne’s Chalice,” she expressed.
However, China wouldn’t be bartender. She thought that any endeavour into being one, would become too much; her clients as it stands were a handful -- with expressions and proclamations of intense, true love and whirlwind passion. It happened to get old, quick.
B. Gryffindor – Debate whether Harry should ultimately end up married to Fred or George. Use examples from a variety of world mythologies to bolster your argument.
China tapped a manicured nail on the desk, starring at the question. She couldn’t recall any homosexual marriage based stories in mythology, but she did know that certain species of animals did participate in homosexual acts, humans for one, dragonflies and hyenas for another. “I don’t know these people, so I can’t express a well enough analysis, and without knowing if Harry is a monogamist, or polygamist, I’m sure either of Fred and George would be adequate for his obvious... needs and feelings.”
C. Ravenclaw – You guys are supposed to be smart. Explain why my desk is inundated with paperwork at all times, even though I’m constantly disposing of it.
China sat back in the chair, letting her hands rest over the arms. She smoothed her forefinger and thumb together slowly, as if stroking invisible dollar bills. “I suspect you’re a bit dim. Frankly, I would have discovered ages ago that students were magically adding to the pile. I suppose for a lark.”
D. Hufflepuff – Prove you are not useless.
“I’m sure you’ll soon see my usefulness,” she expressed.
6. Offer a bribe to the members of this community so that they will not squib you. Items used in bribery do not necessarily have to belong to the person offering the bribe. Do not threaten us rather than offering a bribe. A threat indicates you either don't really want to be here, or don't have enough sense to answer the question properly. The hat will automatically squib you, regardless of other votes, if you do.
She didn’t let it show, but China was taken aback by the final question. She composed herself. She wasn’t in the habit of offering up her possessions as bribery. Bribery she was adept in, though her means normally ended up in her associate offering the item with good graces and love. She understood she didn’t have to offer something she owned, but what else did she have on her? She chose the one thing on her person she could be without. From her jacket pocket, China took out a small service-like bell and placed it on the desk. Its handle had been weathered by the elements, and grew fungi within its wood. The bell itself was perfectly preserved, silver and reflective; it couldn’t be damaged by time. It was the bell used to summon the Sea Hag of Glendalough. The Hag had a spiteful personality, and if she remembered corrected, kept asking her visitors if they wanted to drown, as casually as if she were asking if they wanted tea with their biscuit.
She would welcome suggestions but wouldn’t be inclined to care. She looked at the bells silver surface, gave herself a once-over, and waited.
"I have read the hogwarts_hocus faq, and understand it is a crazy, cracktastic sorting community and RPG. __China Sorrows__
I have read the hogwarts_hocus rules and agree to abide by each and every one of them. __China Sorrows__.
I agree to be a good sport and not get my knickers in a bunch. __China Sorrows__.
One day, marmalade will rule the world. __China Sorrows__"
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Date: 2010-04-20 04:31 am (UTC)"She?" China said, glaring, not at Kuronue, but at that fact. A woman had attacked her. Had aimed to do much more to her. A woman. That factor in and of itself brought a tone of shame on her shoulders. She sighed, resting back into the chair. She placed her jacket on her lap. "I can't believe this." She was stoic for a moment, then remember the facilities of polite manners, spoke again, absentmindedly. "Nice to meet you, Kuronue. If only it were on nicer terms. My name is China, China Sorrows."
She cleared her throat, looking down at her wrecked blouse. "Yes, it would be nice if you could fetch me something new. A red silk dress would be sufficient, if available. Size six." She waited another bated moment and then looked back into Kuronue's eyes. She was becoming more comfortable, more business-like. "I'd like to be apart of this, this group." She had summarized from his use of 'we'. If there was more, she'd want to join this little niche. She had a boding feeling that the castle wasn't going to allow the end of Apos.
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Date: 2010-04-20 04:40 am (UTC)"Well, 'it' would be more appropriate, I guess. She's a hermaphrodite." He trusted Kurama's analysis of what she was, though she looked passably male to him, if not small in stature and somewhat androgynous. He rubbed at his neck. "There's another you need to be wary of, Karasu, but he hasn't been around as of late. Still, you need to be careful of tall men with long black hair and a mask of over his lower face," he said, gesturing with his hands as he talked.
He nodded his head a little, something of a polite bow that was horribly impolite given the pretences. He didn't care much for manners. "I wish it was under better circumstances too, but don't let her ruin your idea of what Hogwarts is like...it's a nice place. Peace to the point of boring at times. Plenty of man-candy about," he said, giving a tentative grin.
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Date: 2010-04-20 05:22 am (UTC)China tried to bolster her outward appearance as nonchalant about what had happened. She was nervous, and frazzled about what happened, but she had to be strong. It was a pride thing. She did so by making it seem she had moved on, but wanting something knew to wear. A completely new wardrobe change. She had asked for a red silk dress, but when the house-elf arrived with it, she blanched inwardly. She glared at the ensemble in its bandaged hands, and stared down at the elf, it wasn't worth employing any degree of charm this castle had left her with. "Take it away. Bring me black three-quarter cargo's, a blue tee, and a leather jacket. Now," she barked. She watched as it reacted anxiously and disapparated before her. Seconds later it reappeared with the specified clothing. "Thank you," she said, rather harshly. "Away with you." The house-elf wrung its sore-ridden hands and disapparated. She didn't bother giving Kuronue a glance.
"Turn around, I don't want you peaking." Kuronue turned his back on her, as requested. His eyes caught the exquisite necklace that remained on the table, his mind became a busy tangle.
It took a moment, but when she changed and came around the desk, to now be in front of Kuronue. She was wearing her specified clothes. Her three quarter cargo's, the tee under her jacket with its, also, three-quarter sleeves, finishing by her elbows. She still wore the heels from her previous ensemble. It was more casual attire for China, but she made it work. She hadn't given much thought to the reference of man-candy, but she knew a ploy at lightening a mood when she heard one. The name of the castle intrigued her most, however. "Hogwarts? Is that the name of this place?"
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Date: 2010-04-20 05:32 am (UTC)"Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry," he said, then glanced to the side and shrugged a shoulder. "Of course, for all the professors we have, hardly anyone holds classes and if you want to learn magic you'd best teach yourself." He looked back to her, his steel-blue eyes glinting with amusement. "Some odd things happen here, but its best to just take it all in turn and go with the flow."
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Date: 2010-04-21 02:48 am (UTC)"Interesting name," China said, it seems very airy, like she couldn't care to give the statement anymore inflection and emotion. It wasn't an important enough statement in her mind. She had caught Kuronue appraising her necklace, she had feigned naivety, but made a point of dwelling on the knowledge, on the way his eyes sparkled like many of its fine jewels. She narrowed her eyes infinitesimally, the act seeming appreciative to an outside source. She was not about to part with it. Not to some creature like Kuronue.
"Odd? Odd as in what, exactly?"
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Date: 2010-04-21 07:45 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-04-21 09:21 am (UTC)She left the opposite side of the desk and moved to Kuronue's side, leaning back against the desks edge, in effect facing Kuronue while standing next to him. She lent back a bit, watching him intently. She was working him.
"So, Kuronue, was it?" She flicked her hair over her shoulder. "Would you know, for instance, if this place holds old books, say, on magic and whatnot?" She crossed her arms and smiled alluringly.
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Date: 2010-04-21 09:32 am (UTC)"As for the books, you know, you could just ask instead of trying to influence me. It'll get you a lot further in this place, especially when everyone is one high alert with people like her," he jerked his thumb in Apos' direction, "around." Though his tone was kind, he really didn't appreciate being manipulated.
She was pretty sure, and Kuronue liked pretty things, but he wasn't an idiot. He didn't live as long he did for falling for cheap tricks and pretty faces.
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Date: 2010-04-21 09:43 am (UTC)There seemed to way of tap-dancing around Kuronue. He was sharper than the others, and with his lover, probably less prone to flirtation.
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Date: 2010-04-21 09:59 am (UTC)He leaned back on his arms, crossing one leg over the other at the ankles. He lifted his chin a little, looking at her as if appraising her. She seemed like a manipulator, he wasn't sure if she could be trusted, and he was glad he hadn't told her about the small group of people who were fighting the good fight against people like Karasu and Apos.
That said, he'd still fuck her given the chance. She was attractive, after all. Fragile, like her name, almost. He'd bet she was a real hellcat in bed too, given the chance to let her hair down. He wondered if he should give her one of his chocolates.
He flashed her a charming grin. "If you like, I could show you Knockturn Alley one time."
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Date: 2010-04-21 10:08 am (UTC)The language in her crossed arms changed, leaving devil-may-care and going into protective tension. She eyed Kuronue, her jaw set. Fine.
"Yes, I'd..." Good God. "I'd like that very much."
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Date: 2010-04-21 10:34 am (UTC)He smiled instead, his eyes glinting with pure mischief. "Ah, wonderful. Perhaps once you're sorted I'll come and find you. There's lots of interesting things in Knockturn Alley, lots of rare magical things. It's worth a look at, even if you aren't interested in anything other than books." There's that charming grin again, just shy of a Romeo-hair-toss.
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Date: 2010-04-21 11:17 am (UTC)"And what house did you have in mind?" She said, flirtatiously, slightly catching the corner of her lip with her canine.
Vote: Slytherin
Date: 2010-04-21 11:27 am (UTC)He let his eyes drift, but didn't play her game. Never mind how much his body seemed to like her. He did, indeed, have control, and occasionally liked to exercise it.
Re: Vote: Slytherin
Date: 2010-04-21 11:52 am (UTC)"Good to know," she breathed. She summarized that she, perhaps, on some level, did, maybe, like him.
She stepped away and walked to the arched windows. "One vote down," she murmured. And so many more to go.
Re: Vote: Slytherin
Date: 2010-04-21 11:53 am (UTC)He pushed himself off the desk. "Also, be wary of Akabane. He's nothing good, though he tends to walk to the beat of his own drum." The one that seemed to only pound with the intention of infuriating him, both sexually and emotionally. "I've done my duty," he said. "I'll contact you again, once you're sorted, China. Good luck with the hat."
Without another word he left her to her windows and went in search of Yukimura.
Re: Vote: Slytherin
Date: 2010-04-21 11:57 am (UTC)She wanted the memory of Apos wiped from her memory.