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Event Six.
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Your first choice should always be to run Otherwise you had better hope You have silver bullets in a gun. | |
Welcome to Awash's sixth event log, everyone! Further information on this event can be found here at the OOC post. | |
he full moon hangs brightly over the Town, hovering so low that it almost feels as though you could reach out and touch it. It should be comforting.[ His eyes narrow, and the mare neighs in protest as Zero drops the gun to push him back so he's standing between them. ]
Leave.
Leave.
Edited 2018-06-21 04:27 (UTC)
[Guren walks over, shutting the door to the room for even more protection, leaving his sword still leaning nearby. But he stops a few inches short of Dextera and the pile, still standing and staring down at them.]
You almost look too comfortable. Maybe my bed wasn't all that special, after all.
[Maybe Dextera is more comfortable here, surrounded by birds...]
You almost look too comfortable. Maybe my bed wasn't all that special, after all.
[Maybe Dextera is more comfortable here, surrounded by birds...]
[ And you can sleep inside, but apparently that's not going to happen tonight, is it. ]
Did you shoot anyone?
[ It's not a condemnation, just a simple query. ]
Did you shoot anyone?
[ It's not a condemnation, just a simple query. ]
[ dextera is an animal, so it would make sense that he’s comfortable surrounded by them, honestly.
even so, when guren suggests that dextera is unappreciative of the bed, dextera’s eyes widen and he’s quick to hold his hands up defensively. ]
Ah—!
[ it’s not like that!!! ]
I liked your bed. Loved it.
even so, when guren suggests that dextera is unappreciative of the bed, dextera’s eyes widen and he’s quick to hold his hands up defensively. ]
Ah—!
[ it’s not like that!!! ]
I liked your bed. Loved it.
[Okay, that's too much. He laughs, he can't help it, and sits on the ground near Dextera. He's not against the pile, not leaning against anything or anyone, not close enough to... But he's here.]
Oh, you loved it? [He can't help it... Dextera is so easy to tease. Only he can do this.] I couldn't tell.
Oh, you loved it? [He can't help it... Dextera is so easy to tease. Only he can do this.] I couldn't tell.
[ dextera will invite guren into the pile properly once he’s not flustered over being teased. leave him alone!! ]
I loved it. [ he says it again, more confident. ] Warm.
[ it’s even warmer sleeping next to a big fluffy bird, true, but there’s no substitute for a mattress and another human being. that kind of warmth can’t be replicated. ]
I loved it. [ he says it again, more confident. ] Warm.
[ it’s even warmer sleeping next to a big fluffy bird, true, but there’s no substitute for a mattress and another human being. that kind of warmth can’t be replicated. ]
You have a point...without a full moon, they wouldn't have any reason to be as aggressive as they are. But since we can't block out the moon I'm wondering if there's something else we can do. We haven't gone far enough in the forest, but maybe in the morning once we get an idea how many people are around we should look into making a barrier?
Pinpoint twisters.
[ He points down to a small pack of them that hasn't yet found a target, holding up his finger in a 'one moment please' before zipping down and starting to fly literal circles around them. Soon enough he has a small whirlwind going that lifts a few of the wolves in the air. He turns his rotation a little then slows it just so to toss the wolves back into the trees. Then he's zooming back up. ]
Like so.
[ He points down to a small pack of them that hasn't yet found a target, holding up his finger in a 'one moment please' before zipping down and starting to fly literal circles around them. Soon enough he has a small whirlwind going that lifts a few of the wolves in the air. He turns his rotation a little then slows it just so to toss the wolves back into the trees. Then he's zooming back up. ]
Like so.
[ dextera isn’t sure, and he shakes his head quickly in response to minato’s gentle question. he could have just invited a monster into his home, throwing all the animals and himself into danger, and his mind is screaming at him for it—but it’s minato, he tells himself. ]
Scared.
[ as if it weren’t obvious. he’s trembling, his fingers twitching involuntarily, and he stills them by firmly digging his hands into the fabric of his coat. ]
Scared.
[ as if it weren’t obvious. he’s trembling, his fingers twitching involuntarily, and he stills them by firmly digging his hands into the fabric of his coat. ]
Stay away, or know how to dodge really, really well. Either of those would work. [He's not sure how the wolves here will behave until he gets a closer look, but it's advice nevertheless.] But it's okay. It would have been way too easy if it was silver...but what is it? I've never seen a weapon like that.
Yeah. She's a hellhound, straight from the underworld and everything. Technically one of Annabeth's siblings left her to me after he died and she's been with me every since. Usually she travels on her own though, so I'm not sure how they managed to bring her here.
[..] On the other hand, most people see her as a poodle though instead of her full size, so that's also new.
[..] On the other hand, most people see her as a poodle though instead of her full size, so that's also new.
The first plant is Spitfire Stickweed. The second one is something called Screaming Fieldcress.
I haven't had any luck finding it. No idea what it looks like either.
I haven't had any luck finding it. No idea what it looks like either.
[ mmm, people ]
It seems right.
[ it’s not that he’s doing it for shits and giggles, though it may certainly look that way—it’s just that, more than anything else, it feels like he can help the people who have changed not to attack others.
…there’s no helping that he does smell like an animal, though. ]
It seems right.
[ it’s not that he’s doing it for shits and giggles, though it may certainly look that way—it’s just that, more than anything else, it feels like he can help the people who have changed not to attack others.
…there’s no helping that he does smell like an animal, though. ]
Well, that's a shame. Remind me when this is all over to take you on a better one. Can't let you think I'm some sort of degenerate with bad choices of date activities.
[He grins and creeps along the ground toward the howl, feeling better than he had all week. Much to the wolves dismay, they'll soon discover.]
[He grins and creeps along the ground toward the howl, feeling better than he had all week. Much to the wolves dismay, they'll soon discover.]
Seems to be the kind of friends I attract.
[He looks exasperated but his posture relaxes. At least he can be sure there'll be people to keep him in check.]
I'd rather at least get to an abandoned part of town, first. If you can keep me from heading for one of the defense camps it'll be enough.
[He looks exasperated but his posture relaxes. At least he can be sure there'll be people to keep him in check.]
I'd rather at least get to an abandoned part of town, first. If you can keep me from heading for one of the defense camps it'll be enough.
[ In return, she smiles lightly. That, she can do. Hopefully, they can make it there in time, before the moon rises high in the sky and he loses himself. ]
Of course. Are you alright to walk?
Of course. Are you alright to walk?
You know Aqua?
[This is not a diversion of the question because he doesn't know the answer. Absolutely not. He's just....taking it what Roxas said in order so he doesn't forget anything.
Yeah, that's it.
Never mind that after a month he'd be more surprised if they hadn't known each other. Not everyone is as resistant to making attachments as Nyx had been so far.]
She's got good instincts. I'll have to see if I can ask her what she knows when we chase these things off.
[This is not a diversion of the question because he doesn't know the answer. Absolutely not. He's just....taking it what Roxas said in order so he doesn't forget anything.
Yeah, that's it.
Never mind that after a month he'd be more surprised if they hadn't known each other. Not everyone is as resistant to making attachments as Nyx had been so far.]
She's got good instincts. I'll have to see if I can ask her what she knows when we chase these things off.
Yeah, I'll make it well enough. Haven't found anything that can take me down yet, and I don't plan on making these beasts the first.
[He takes that as a cue to get going, and shoves his hands in his pockets. Picking a direction away from the trees, Nyx starts moving. Hell, maybe camping in a boathouse wouldn't be a bad idea. Maybe as a werewolf he wouldn't be too keen on swimming.]
[He takes that as a cue to get going, and shoves his hands in his pockets. Picking a direction away from the trees, Nyx starts moving. Hell, maybe camping in a boathouse wouldn't be a bad idea. Maybe as a werewolf he wouldn't be too keen on swimming.]
[Awww. He smiles and shakes his head.] Point is that I didn't, yeah? So of course it's fine.
I might have used a barrier spell, but I didn't put much magic behind it. Whatever it was you did to stop it was amazing. I owe you one.
I might have used a barrier spell, but I didn't put much magic behind it. Whatever it was you did to stop it was amazing. I owe you one.
[Fading back to a light smile, Nyx turns to look at Guren.]
I don't know that I'd see them as a threat tonight. Last night I kept getting conflicting signals. They don't smell like enemies.
[The 'Not like everyone else does' remains unspoken; it's something he doesn't want to admit as if it would shatter his resolve once he changes.
Nyx absently scratches at a patch of irritated skin, reminding him distinctly that he'll be growing fur before too long.]
I don't know that I'd see them as a threat tonight. Last night I kept getting conflicting signals. They don't smell like enemies.
[The 'Not like everyone else does' remains unspoken; it's something he doesn't want to admit as if it would shatter his resolve once he changes.
Nyx absently scratches at a patch of irritated skin, reminding him distinctly that he'll be growing fur before too long.]
Perfect timing!
[Nyx greets John with a sharp nod, adjusting his grip on the reigns to keep his chocobo steady. Here's where the real task starts; as the team starts gathering and orders are given. This is the kind of thing they were formed for.
He hopes they've prepared enough.]
Account for everyone that lives in Flavo that you can. If there's anyone that isn't up and preparing they need to be warned. All noncombatants should be evacuated. There's a lot of yard space and growth in Flavo, and I don't want to give these monsters any foot in the door here.
[Nyx greets John with a sharp nod, adjusting his grip on the reigns to keep his chocobo steady. Here's where the real task starts; as the team starts gathering and orders are given. This is the kind of thing they were formed for.
He hopes they've prepared enough.]
Account for everyone that lives in Flavo that you can. If there's anyone that isn't up and preparing they need to be warned. All noncombatants should be evacuated. There's a lot of yard space and growth in Flavo, and I don't want to give these monsters any foot in the door here.
The perils of having friends.
[He lifts his gaze to the sky as if asking 'why god?', but takes the offered food with a smile. Maybe if he eats enough now he won't want to snack on someone later.]
Guess I can't argue with your logic. Just figured if I ran far enough I wouldn't be able to find my way back as a wolf.
[He lifts his gaze to the sky as if asking 'why god?', but takes the offered food with a smile. Maybe if he eats enough now he won't want to snack on someone later.]
Guess I can't argue with your logic. Just figured if I ran far enough I wouldn't be able to find my way back as a wolf.
[Nyx creeps around the other side, steps sure and steady. The faint breeze is still somewhat in front of him, preventing the rabbit from catching his scent. Ochako won't be as hidden, but then, the rabbit is supposed to run from her.
He nods when she glances his way, crouching down on his haunches. When she jumps out the rabbit startles, scrambling to flee from her. He's ready, even as it abruptly changes direction, and it takes only a moment to dash around and clamp powerful jaws into the creature's neck until it stops thrashing.
There's a satisfying rush of adrenaline for completing the hunt successfully, and Nyx's tail is arched in joy as he brings Ochako her meal.]
Good job.
He nods when she glances his way, crouching down on his haunches. When she jumps out the rabbit startles, scrambling to flee from her. He's ready, even as it abruptly changes direction, and it takes only a moment to dash around and clamp powerful jaws into the creature's neck until it stops thrashing.
There's a satisfying rush of adrenaline for completing the hunt successfully, and Nyx's tail is arched in joy as he brings Ochako her meal.]
Good job.
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