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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.[ Noctis steps back immediately when Nyx lunges at him, startled. Okay, okay -- Nyx isn't himself; he's a wolf, but surely something inside him is still present, his consciousness?
Noctis is right. The snarl becomes a whine, and somewhere inside of Nyx is the recognition that refuses to go away, the awareness that keeps him human, still. ]
Nyx, it's okay. It's me, it's Noctis. You are sworn to protect the line of Lucis, do you remember? You're a Kingsglaive, brave and noble.
Noctis is right. The snarl becomes a whine, and somewhere inside of Nyx is the recognition that refuses to go away, the awareness that keeps him human, still. ]
Nyx, it's okay. It's me, it's Noctis. You are sworn to protect the line of Lucis, do you remember? You're a Kingsglaive, brave and noble.
[Yeah it's unexpected for Hunk too, and he covers up how much he doesn't want to do it by giving her a confident thumbs-up and a grin in turn, sneaking off through the dark. Nothing to see here. He definitely doesn't cry a little on his way over to the rabbit.
If he does, he does it silently.
He's really counting on this unwelcome wolfy side of him to come through in the clutch here. He doesn't want to have to grab it and kill it of his own volition, but apparently running prey is all it needs. He's not sure quite what happens, one second he's Hunk, living his best cursed werewolf life and the next he's holding a rabbit in one hand and he bit it to death?? He's got fur on his teeth ugh.]
If he does, he does it silently.
He's really counting on this unwelcome wolfy side of him to come through in the clutch here. He doesn't want to have to grab it and kill it of his own volition, but apparently running prey is all it needs. He's not sure quite what happens, one second he's Hunk, living his best cursed werewolf life and the next he's holding a rabbit in one hand and he bit it to death?? He's got fur on his teeth ugh.]
Uhh... no, sorry. [Hunk's trying to wrack his brain, grimacing as he leans his palm against the side of his head.]
It's mostly been silver in everything I've ever seen or read about them.
I mean, maybe if there was a way to make the moon go away, but that'd be even tougher than digging silver out of the ground.
It's mostly been silver in everything I've ever seen or read about them.
I mean, maybe if there was a way to make the moon go away, but that'd be even tougher than digging silver out of the ground.
[Mostly gone is good enough; Minato inspects the injury critically as well, frowning a little to himself. Well... the rest will heal, he supposes, so long as Lupin's careful...
Lupin's surprise and awe is a little gratifying either way; Minato can't help the somewhat bashful dip of his head, lips curving upwards even so.]
Ah, well... I'm just glad I could help, really. Do you feel okay? Is there any pain left...?
Lupin's surprise and awe is a little gratifying either way; Minato can't help the somewhat bashful dip of his head, lips curving upwards even so.]
Ah, well... I'm just glad I could help, really. Do you feel okay? Is there any pain left...?
[There's really only one answer Minato can give to that, and it's probably the expected one.]
I'm... doing what I can to help protect people. Back home, we fought monsters a lot--me and my team, that is.
So... since I have the ability, I have to try.
[That all said:]
But there's still nothing wrong with protecting yourself instead. That should always come first.
I'm... doing what I can to help protect people. Back home, we fought monsters a lot--me and my team, that is.
So... since I have the ability, I have to try.
[That all said:]
But there's still nothing wrong with protecting yourself instead. That should always come first.
This town has a talent for that.
[ Her voice is very sarcastic, because even though her adventures here weren't quite as adventurous as becoming a wolf, well... They're still weird. Turning into a statue or chasing fire breathing geese aren't in the same league, but she's gotten her fill of more exciting adventures from Columbia. ]
Do you need help? [ She shifts to a knee, clearly about to get up ] Or do you want to rest a little more?
[ Her voice is very sarcastic, because even though her adventures here weren't quite as adventurous as becoming a wolf, well... They're still weird. Turning into a statue or chasing fire breathing geese aren't in the same league, but she's gotten her fill of more exciting adventures from Columbia. ]
Do you need help? [ She shifts to a knee, clearly about to get up ] Or do you want to rest a little more?
[ dextera nods. he fought monsters, too. he has power, a useful power, and he isn’t using it because he’s scared. it’s not that he wants to leave his friends to die out there, but… ]
Please help them. [ he squeezes his eyes shut, head bowed as he signs his plea. ] I can’t.
Please help them. [ he squeezes his eyes shut, head bowed as he signs his plea. ] I can’t.
[A nod as Roxas looks around. So far so good. They're not being attacked willy nilly. Then again, it might be the bite. He's found himself to be pretty unappealing to the wolves since the bite... Does that have a correlation? Maybe. Roxas doesn't want to think about it too hard right now.]
Okay! Should we find others that got bitten? Or... no, that might make us bigger targets. It's not like we have any place to hide from all this. And I don't think I wanna hide. [....] I gotta find Sora!
Okay! Should we find others that got bitten? Or... no, that might make us bigger targets. It's not like we have any place to hide from all this. And I don't think I wanna hide. [....] I gotta find Sora!
[ He does, for now, at least - but he's not sure for how long, and that bothers him. Joshua's self-control is normally impeccable, so to feel so... ]
...prickly.
[ Not literal pins and needles, mind. Those furry black ears he's sprouted droop a bit as he continues. ]
Like little things are bothering me far more than they should, and I should be able to shrug it all off but I can't, I just want to - snap at everything.
[ Snapping, on the other hand? Far more literal than he'd like. ]
...prickly.
[ Not literal pins and needles, mind. Those furry black ears he's sprouted droop a bit as he continues. ]
Like little things are bothering me far more than they should, and I should be able to shrug it all off but I can't, I just want to - snap at everything.
[ Snapping, on the other hand? Far more literal than he'd like. ]
[Minato reaches out, and will gently lift Dextera's chin if he can. If Dextera allows him, gentle as Minato's movements are.
And, softly:]
Don't bow your head. I will... I'll help everyone I possibly can. And someday... there'll be a situation where we need your help in a way that only you can give...and you'll help us too.
I know it... so don't look so ashamed right now.
[It's just not yet time for that.]
And, softly:]
Don't bow your head. I will... I'll help everyone I possibly can. And someday... there'll be a situation where we need your help in a way that only you can give...and you'll help us too.
I know it... so don't look so ashamed right now.
[It's just not yet time for that.]
I think it's always better to remember.
[ She says it plainly, because Haru has never been one to keep her opinions to herself. She certainly isn't going to try to force this view on him. The more important thing is ensuring he is alright. ]
You should probably go home, though. You need a few hours of proper bedrest. [ And then, largely because she has nothing better to do-- ] Would you like me to walk with you?
[ She says it plainly, because Haru has never been one to keep her opinions to herself. She certainly isn't going to try to force this view on him. The more important thing is ensuring he is alright. ]
You should probably go home, though. You need a few hours of proper bedrest. [ And then, largely because she has nothing better to do-- ] Would you like me to walk with you?
[ Although vampires existed in his world, werewolves were nothing but myths to him. He doesn't know how to deal with them, but he figures it's similar. A bite that turns you into a beast... Zero had been dealing with the after effects of it for years. ]
If you can't stop the transformation. [ And judging by the rate the fur was growing, she probably couldn't. ] You'll need to find a place that can hold you so you don't attack others.
If you can't stop the transformation. [ And judging by the rate the fur was growing, she probably couldn't. ] You'll need to find a place that can hold you so you don't attack others.
Yeah, we definitely do...
[Because this is a losing battle by any stretch of the imagination, when nothing they do seems to actually take down their opponents, and they're outnumbered to begin with.]
Break back for the town and hope they don't follow?
[IF they do, that's a bigger problem, and Keith will stand his ground no matter what the risks at that point. Because there are folks in the city who aren't used to fighting for their lives -- and shouldn't have to be.]
[Because this is a losing battle by any stretch of the imagination, when nothing they do seems to actually take down their opponents, and they're outnumbered to begin with.]
Break back for the town and hope they don't follow?
[IF they do, that's a bigger problem, and Keith will stand his ground no matter what the risks at that point. Because there are folks in the city who aren't used to fighting for their lives -- and shouldn't have to be.]
Yeah. Team orange... I know.
[He does. But. He also is still keeping the option of removing himself from anywhere he could be a danger. Because he won't be the reason people he cares about gets hurt! He can't. It keeps repeating over and over in his head.]
So... then what do we do? I can't even wield a sword like this.
[He does. But. He also is still keeping the option of removing himself from anywhere he could be a danger. Because he won't be the reason people he cares about gets hurt! He can't. It keeps repeating over and over in his head.]
So... then what do we do? I can't even wield a sword like this.
If they decide they're coming in, I don't think we're going to have a lot of luck convincing them otherwise. Best we can do is try to convince them it isn't worth their while to really try.
[Make it as unpleasant for them as possible. Try not to get eaten in the process.]
[Make it as unpleasant for them as possible. Try not to get eaten in the process.]
[He bowed his head a little in acknowledgement of the praise. The smile he returned to her was a small one, more a reflexive gesture than a happy one.]
Unfortunate as it is, I am accustomed to dealing with sieges and war. [It was his specialty, after all.] Though, the enemies I am used to dealing with are more human than this.
Unfortunate as it is, I am accustomed to dealing with sieges and war. [It was his specialty, after all.] Though, the enemies I am used to dealing with are more human than this.
[Sora slams against the barrier like a bird against a glass window. He howls and falls to his knee before getting back up to snarl sharply at her.]
... [There's a brief flicker of blue in his eyes before they stay red again. His claw comes up to the barrier to scratch violently at it.]
... [There's a brief flicker of blue in his eyes before they stay red again. His claw comes up to the barrier to scratch violently at it.]
[The faint glowing light takes Sora's attention at first. His eyes flicker to it and he stares. His eyes remain as red as they were before, the once ocean blue they were completely gone.
He looks at her again and lowers his head as he bares his fangs. Then he starts prowling closer... Thick claws scratch at the ground.]
He looks at her again and lowers his head as he bares his fangs. Then he starts prowling closer... Thick claws scratch at the ground.]
If I aim perfectly, no problems!
[ here's hoping she aims perfectly. ]
[ here's hoping she aims perfectly. ]
Exactly! It-- hm?
[ Wait, what did her fingers even brush against, the grass isn't that tall?? ]
[ Wait, what did her fingers even brush against, the grass isn't that tall?? ]
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