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awash mods ([personal profile] awashmods) wrote in [community profile] awashlogs2018-07-20 07:00 pm

Event Eight.





To thee I'll return, overburdened with care;
The heart's dearest solace will smile on me there.
No more from the cottage again will I roam,
Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home.





he Town is quiet this week. No sudden quests on the forum post, no roars of werewolves in the distance... just peaceful, peaceful quiet. Of course, it's hot as hell right now, but that aside, it's pretty pleasant. You probably don't want to wander around the Town right now, but...

Naturally, now's when the Town is going to start thoroughly encouraging you to do just that.

You do want to find your doorway back home, don't you?

Better get searching! And don't mind the other worlds you might end up stumbling into first.




Welcome to Awash's eighth event log, everyone! Further information on this event can be found here at the OOC post.

You are welcome to start your own posts or logs for this event as well. If there are any questions, please ask them here. Thank you!

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[personal profile] troubadamsel 2018-07-21 01:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Maribelle supposes she can't blame him for being awe-struck. Everyone in the Shepherds was much the same the first time they came upon this astounding tree, with the world so quiet and sunlight breaking through the leaves.

"If you want to be more specific, it is called the Mila Tree... it is named after the mother goddess, and some say it's as old as she is." After a few silent footsteps, she lightly touches the bark with one hand. "At the very top rests a powerful manakete... she is respected as a deity, sleeping for thousands of years and awakening when we need her most."
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[personal profile] youwillbeunequaled 2018-07-21 01:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"A god-like tree... Certainly, there is a powerful spirit here. Your world is already far beyond what I could have imagined, Maribelle-dono."

He awkwardly hesitates a moment, feeling that this is so direct, but still a good chance. So he gently asks, "I would like to know more about your life here, as to understand you better. For over and over, I have realized that I cannot understand you from only the perspective of my own memories and culture. And now, if you are agreeable, I have the opportunity to see with my own eyes this part of your life."
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[personal profile] troubadamsel 2018-07-21 02:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Maribelle blinks, surprised. She turns back to him, considering what he said. "Well... I suppose I could indulge you. I wouldn't really know where to begin, though." Here, where she only played a bit part with the other soldiers? She was only an observer now.

"...We came to this tree to seek the advice of the mankete that lives atop, Lady Tiki. She is a source of inspiration for the people that live in this land... having her support meant more people who would join our cause. And, in due time, she woke up and joined us herself."
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[personal profile] youwillbeunequaled 2018-07-21 08:16 pm (UTC)(link)
It seems that she will begin in the broadest terms. So he nods along as she speaks, trying to understand it as best he can.

"To have one that may only wake once in thousands of years must have been a great boon. What cause have you given yourself to?"
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[personal profile] troubadamsel 2018-07-22 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
Now she turns again, this time heading for the small tents that were put up. "I am a member of Ylisse's royal army, the Shepherds. It is our noble duty to protect not only our land, but those of our allies, and any who seek help." She then gestured outward, back to a path that stretched on for ages.

"We are in Valm, where they are being taken over by a bloodthirsty dictator."
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[personal profile] youwillbeunequaled 2018-07-22 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
He nods - some things are completely the same in any world. Seizing power is one thing, but being bloodthirsty about it is quite another.

He follows behind, looking curiously at the tents. It certainly does have the feeling of an army on the march. If anything, he is a little surprised that one who so clearly enjoys comfort and neatness like Maribelle is out in a camp like this.

"How did you come to join this army?"
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[personal profile] troubadamsel 2018-07-22 08:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Maribelle stops in front of one tent, as if hesitant to look inside.

"Anyone is free to join the army. We take in all kinds, and as a result we've become quite powerful. There's no great, grand story behind my choice... I simply wanted to help people. It is an honor to serve my liege, and to aide those who need it most. Once I was of age and my magic was strong enough to be of use, I joined, simple as that."
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[personal profile] youwillbeunequaled 2018-07-24 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
"Wishing to help people sounds like a grand enough reason to me," he reassures her, as he glances at the tent they have paused in front of. Is it hers? Did she, as Ochako-dono thought, live alone?

"May I ask, was your family also in this army? Or perhaps you came alone? I have seen many variations on that story in my time as a spear, and I am curious what yours is."
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[personal profile] troubadamsel 2018-07-24 03:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Maribelle shakes her head. "No... it's just myself. My parents have their own duties back in the kingdom, and I have no siblings. Many in Ylisse must be willing to leave their families behind for a while... though I do write to them whenever I can. But I wouldn't exactly say I came alone... I have been best friends with the youngest princess for many years."
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[personal profile] youwillbeunequaled 2018-07-28 02:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"Your princess marches with you?" He then holds up a hand apologetically. "I am surprised, but I am certain there are reasons for it."

He turns his attention to the tent they are standing in front of. "So, you live alone here, but are in good company." It sounds like not a bad situation.
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[personal profile] troubadamsel 2018-07-28 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Maribelle can't help but smile - speaking of Lissa brings her great joy. "Our Lord and princess both fight with us. He with the blade, and she uses healing magic, same as I."
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[personal profile] youwillbeunequaled 2018-07-30 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
Tonbokiri, in turn, is glad to have come to a topic she is so clearly happy about.

"To fight together with one's friends is always a pleasure and an honour, isn't it. As you use the same skills, did you study together as well?"
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[personal profile] troubadamsel 2018-07-30 07:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"Very much." Maribelle opens a tent. Tonbokiri is allowed to come inside, should he wish. "We spent many nights practicing our magic. We learned a great deal from one another."
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[personal profile] youwillbeunequaled 2018-08-01 04:52 pm (UTC)(link)
He takes the unspoken invitation and enters, hoping he might be able to learn a little more about her by how she kept her tent.

"She must be dear to you. I hope that you can return to her, and the rest of your important comrades, soon."