Welcome to the Jungle [Open]

[thetaintedsorrow]

Who: Chuuya (thetaintedsorrow) & you!
What: May catch-all! Featuring adventures in Khalo village and Flona Cove.
When: May!
Where: Various!
Warning(s): Possible NSFW, but it’ll be marked.



I. Chuuya in Wonderland

[After hearing the news that Khalo Village had opened up to visitors for the first time in centuries, Chuuya had decided that it was something he definitely needed to see. Who knows if he’ll ever get another opportunity to explore the place? Visiting new places and experiencing the culture there is always fun, so he might as well go while he can!

Of course that means he’ll have to smoke fyrra, the weed that allows those who aren’t full-blood Khali to enter the village without falling into a deep slumber. It’s pretty much just fancy weed, and Chuuya feels slightly more relaxed after smoking it, but it’s definitely not as good as booze. It does, however, allow him to enter the area around the village, and so he does, not expecting anything to go awry.

So of course he ends up stepping on a large purple mushroom and shrinking down to the size of a thimble. Shit.

Luckily he’s still able to use his gravity manipulating ability, and he’ll climb up the nearest tall tree while waving his arms and shouting in a tiny voice to the first passer-by he sees.]

Oi! Over here! Hey!

II. Voulez-Vous Coucher Avec Moi? [Probably NSFW, Closed to CR]

[Once Chuuya actually reaches the village and obtains the antidote to return him to his normal size he’ll need a break to relax, and what better way to do so than to visit one of the many smoking lounges? According to the locals, regular fyrra is available here, as well a strain that causes “an even higher elevated mood, as well as increased sexual desire and heightened sensation.”

Sounds fun, right? Chuuya already has a head start, lounging on a rather plush looking couch in a black silk robe that resembles a kimono. He seems to be in a good mood.

Care to join him?]

III. Flying High

[Temporary flight potions are readily available in Khalo Village, and Chuuya will excitedly encourage anyone who comes along to drink one so that he can have a flying buddy at long last! Will you take him up on that offer?

Oops, he’s already tugging on your arm!]

C’mon! It’ll be a blast!

IV. Tame the Beast

[The Taming Fields are an area near the village where beasts that the Khali have tamed roam free. Chuuya can’t help but wander over to one of them, a rhinoceros-like creature covered in moss with flowers on its horns (called a Mossley by the Khali), and try his hand at petting it. The creature seems docile and friendly, and it leans into his touch.

According to the locals, Mossleys are drawn to two people with positive emotional bonds, and enjoy laying between them. Will you be one of those people? Or does Chuuya grate on your nerves?

Grinning, he waves over the nearest person to share in the experience.]

Ever seen anything like it?

V. Beach Episode

[When he returns from his excursion to Khalo Village Chuuya will be itching for a trip to the beach, and you can find him on the shore soaking up some sun, in the water swimming around, or enjoying a cocktail in the shade.

However, said cocktail isn’t your run of the mill booze; it’ll turn him into an exact copy of whoever approaches him! How bizarre!

Will you hang out with him on the beach or engage in some silly clone shenanigans?]

Wildcard!

[Have something you wanna plot with me? I’m over at arcanestardust! Don’t be shy!]

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Chuuya in Wonderland...

[meinwaifu]

Oh? What was that?

[Guess who Chuuya happened to run into? That's right, it's Mephisto... wearing a face mask for some reason. Does he have a cold??]

[He definitely hears Chuuya, and hell, he probably saw what happened too. But this is much funnier.]

My, I thought I heard a little voice taking! Was it just the wind, I wonder?

RIP Chuuya

[thetaintedsorrow]

Oi!!!

[Chuuya knows damn well that Mephisto can hear him, and he grumbles as he tries jumping off the tree and onto Mephisto himself. Surely the demon can help him somehow!

If Mephisto doesn’t catch him he’ll fall, but his ability will cushion the impact. Curse this stupid forest!!]

I dunno why you’re here, but now you can help me.

[meinwaifu]

[He'll catch him! He's not that mean... sorta. Since he catches him quite literally, grabbing him out of the air and cupping him in both hands.]

My, what interesting wildlife this place has! If I didn't know any better, I'd say this little bug looks rather like Chuuya!

[And he opens his hands, grinning down at the palmtop-Chuuya on his hand.]

...fufu, you're even just as puny as he is!

[thetaintedsorrow]

[UGGGGHHHH. Of course the first person to come along would be the one to rub this in his face the most. Chuuya clenches his fists as he glares up at Mephisto, looking not at all intimidating.]

Ha ha, very funny. You’re a fucking riot.

[He’ll just stamp his foot like a toddler to try and make Mephisto listen to him.]

Take me to the village. They’ll know what to do.

[Maybe.]

this is going to be a disaster

[colorature]

<sub>[Dressed in a white, ruffled bikini adorned with blue rose, Diva's been making the most of her time on the beach. She's been enjoying herself, not having to bother with sunscreen either, despite her pale complexion. (Having skin that instantly regenerates kind of puts the sun's rays to shame...) She'd been digging in the sand and surf, wondering whether or not to touch a few beached jellyfish she'd spotted earlier, when a glimpse of familiar black hair catches her eye.

In an instant her heart stops as she whips around, only to see, standing there, a mirror image of herself. A copy of herself doesn't make sense, and Diva sees no reason why Saya's hair couldn't have grown while in the stasis pods, and so for all intents and purposes, Chuuya, to her, looks just like her twin. Immediately she launches herself "Saya's" way, arms outstretched as she goes to tackle who she thinks is her sister into the sand.

Sorry about your drink, Chuuya.]</sub>

Saya! Big sisterrrrrrr!

Sure is

[thetaintedsorrow]

[The changes are immediate, and Chuuya hardly has time to let it sink in that he’s just shifted into a clone of Diva before he’s tackled to the ground.]

What the-?!

[Okay, this just too bizarre!! Chuuya squirms underneath Diva, confused as all hell. It doesn’t help that his voice has changed as well.]

I’m not your sister! I’m Chuuya!

[colorature]

_{[Sorry She's not listening right now, she's too busy squeezing you to herself, getting sand everywhere, before forcefully pinning you down, a palm pressing on either shoulder.]}

Huh?

_{[Wait what?]}

Chuuya? You're not Chuuya! Of course you're Saya!

_{[Er...hold up just a moment. Those are blue eyes staring back at her...cue sharp nails digging into shoulders suddenly.]}

Why are your eyes blue like mine? You don't have blue eyes!

II. #thirst tbh

[steponme]

[Khalo village was a pretty interesting change of pace from everything he's seen so far on Nysa. While it was certainly hot and humid like Wyver, the lack of strong sunlight from the heavy cover of trees overhead kept it from being too uncomfortable for him. Of course, he knew he couldn't stay here too long... there wasn't exactly a means of carrying a supply of blood through the hot forest, and he couldn't count on the possibility that they might have a means of him acquiring some here. Especially when it only takes a quick glance to tell that no one native to this village is human.]

[He doesn't have nay particular destination in mind as he walks through some of the fancy smoking lounges on the ground level, though he does notice a certain mood in the air here. It was pleasant, and made him want to linger a little longer... which is the only reason he catches Chuuya laying back on the couch in a robe. Without much fanfare, he makes his way over and casually takes a seat beside him. In comparison, Shell is far more dressed -- though lacking his usual outer coat and corset.]

Well, you look pretty relaxed.

Yes good

[thetaintedsorrow]

[He honestly hadn’t expected to see anyone he knew around here, and yet Shell is the second familiar face he’s run into since venturing into the forest. He can’t say that he minds, and after taking a long drag off the pipe he has tucked between his lips, he exhales the smoke (not in Shell’s face though that’s rude) and glances over at Shell with a dreamy smile.]

This stuff isn’t super strong, but it does take the edge off.

[He gestures to the pipes lining the wall and the endless supply of fyrra stuffed in bowls scattered around the room.]

Help yourself.

[Though there’s definitely a bit of heat stirring within Chuuya that’s only grown since Shell entered the lounge.]

I’ve had a hell of a day so far.

[steponme]

I guess there's no harm in trying a little...

[Way to succumb to peer pressure!! But okay, he has no real objections to it -- it's just that his experience in smoking fyrra to enter the city before was his first time smoking anything, so there was probably a lot of coughing involved. And probably will be again -- give him a minute.]

Oh? Did something happen?

V

[notwagging]

[ oh! he sees Chuuya swimming around in the water, and Keaton's tail immediately perks up upon seeing a friendly face? or at least, a friendly body--- and he so desperately wants to join him out there?

but there's... a problem.

it's water.

so instead, Keaton will just watch and wave when he's noticed. ]

[thetaintedsorrow]

[Soaking up the sun is definitely nice, but even Chuuya gets overheated after a while, and a dip in the ocean had seemed like the perfect way to cool down. Once he resurfaces from a quick dive, he blinks a few times to clear his vision and spots Keaton upon the shore.

Chuuya flashes him a smile and a wave, and he swims closer until he’s within talking distance.]

Heya. How’s it going?

[notwagging]

[ he takes a step forward, then has to jump back as a wave comes his way. chewing his bottom lip, Keaton almost forgets about Chuuya and his greeting, and the wolfskin's ears immediately flutter a few times. ]

Um. Well, I guess.

[ with a swallow, he just... returns his gaze to the water and kind of... raises his tail a little. ]

How is it out there?

iii

[eaudevamp]

[ Reign had thought the only few ways to fly was either by riding a pegasus or dragon, or perhaps on one of those mecha machine. Not unless they had Chuuya nearby to give you a bit of a lift.

Colour Reign surprise when he found out that Khalo Village had one of those flight potions, and of course he wasn't going to let his opportunity go to waste. So when Chuuya tugged on his arm, Reign readily agreed with a wide smile on his face. ]

Did you see them fly? [ He pointed at a clutch of visitors who took off after drinking the potion. ] How cool is that?

[thetaintedsorrow]

Sure did. Let’s do it.

[Chuuya is going to get them both a potion, because why not? Maybe he can already sort of fly on his own, but when in Rome...

He grabs two potions and hands one to Reign with a playful grin.]

Bottoms up.

[Oh ew, it tastes awful, but Chuuya is totally starting to float, and not by his own ability.]

This is gonna be a blast.

[eaudevamp]

[ Reign eagerly accept the potion from Chuuya, giving the redhead a bit of a toast before downing it in one go. ]

Ugh, they should improve on the flavour.

[ But at least that was soon forgotten as he too began to float along with Chuuya. ]

Oh my god, we're really floating!

[ Reign attempted a swimming kind of motion to sort of paddle upward, which would look odd, but definitely felt fun. ]

IV then! progressing into whatever

[gekkajuu]

[All things considered, it's no surprise that the Mossley comes closer: Chuuya and Atsushi have been getting along very well, after all... and intimately, too. But that doesn't make Atsushi any less impressed.]

It's beautiful!

[... By some definitions of the term, anyway. As Atsushi moves closer to Chuuya, the Mossley nudges his flower-horned nose between them, and Atsushi can't help but giggle laugh.]

And kind of adorable~

Kawaii

[thetaintedsorrow]

[The beast is the definition of a gentle giant, and it just so happens to be one of the few beasts Chuuya has met outside of egg babies that hasn’t been out for blood.

Too bad it’s too big to fit in the mansion.

Chuuya gives the creature a pat on the side of its neck, grinning all the while.]

It’s something all right.

[Dawww, that means it can sense the bond between Chuuya and Atsushi. That might just warm Chuuya’s heart. Just a little.]

The Khali said they enjoy having the flowers on their horns plucked. Guess it doesn’t hurt them.

[gekkajuu]

[It's not that Atsushi would ever have denied his bond with Chuuya, but still... There's a definite difference between knowing it's there, and having others (even animals!) notice it. Even if it's a very specific skill of these Mossleys, Atsushi finds himself blushing every bit as fiercely as if he'd had a sign pinned to his shirt that declared in bold letters how Chuuya and him had been intimate.]

It doesn't? [That's a little surprising. It sure seems like something that might hurt! Then again...] Maybe it's a little like clipping your nails..?

[Not quite pleasant, but still a relief? It's worth a shot, regardless, so Atsushi reaches up to try it, very carefully. The flower comes loose with no effort at all, and as Atsushi is staring at it, considering how best to preserve it, there's suddenly a wet tongue in his face, and he sputters, turning around. He was not expecting that.]

v

[insist]

[ So, there's someone who looks exactly like Rohan, just hanging out on a bench. That's not something you see every day. To begin with, it's not easy to look like Rohan - not with his ... unique taste in fashion and hairstyle. This is something he definitely must investigate. So, he goes over to his doppelganger and does the most sensible thing to do in this particular situation - pinch them hardly on the nose, to see if they are real. Rohan 2.0 could just be an illusion, after all. ]

CURSED

[thetaintedsorrow]

[Of all the people Chuuya could’ve turned into, he’s cursed to shapeshift into Rohan. Ugh, Chuuya is going to strangle the bartender for not warning him about that cocktail!! He folds his arms with a huff, and when he speaks its in Chuuya’s voice, not Rohan’s.]

What are you doing here-OW!!!

[He smacks Rohan’s hand away with a pissy little look.]

What the fuck are you doing?!

highly

[insist]

I was trying to see if you were an illusion. [ Since, apparently, it's not uncommon to start seeing things in a place like El Nysa, where the flora can play tricks on your mind. ]

How unfortunate that it's you, Chuuya, under that skin. It is an improvement, though. [ Naturally. Because Chuuya looks like him now, and he happens to be beautiful and fashionable, thanks.

Even if he's wearing a crop top and has way too many holes in his shirt for some reason. ]

I. Chuuya in Wonderland

[cassus]

[ While luminous and invitingly colorful, the sizable fungi reef acting as protective barrier around the whole of Khalo's village is apparently not all it seems. Dazai is fortunate that he religiously does his research before placing himself in any situation, paying close attention to the rumors and guidance of Wyver locals who care to spill stories or the occasional legend about Khalo's many mysteries.

Considering that the place has likely harbored all manner of both wonder and horror ( including the carnivorous flora he's spotted, munching on unlucky natives ) for as long as it's existed, it's no wonder that Dazai is given forewarning enough to at least be cautious. His step is light when entering the perimeter, unhurried as he picks his way through small pathways free of anything that may either be alive or home to something that is. A fallen tree is a sufficient bridge to coast through the sea of neon fungus, which he certainly has no plans to abandon.

This much is written in stone, at least until a familiar but miniaturized voice breaks his focus. Dazai doesn't need to hear it twice to know, deep down within the very marrow of his bones, that it's one that could only ever belong to Chuuya himself. True, there exists the chance of something pulling that familiar lit and depth of a telltale voice, belonging to someone important, straight from his memories in order to lure him into the jaws of danger.

So it speaks volumes that he heeds Chuuya's cries without second-thoughts or hesitation, regardless of the possibility his attachments are being used against him. The tree trunk kept beneath feet as his passageway to safety is abandoned, but held within his periphery as Dazai picks a footpath through the mushroom maze, guided only by Chuuya's voice. ]

Either the mice here have learned the art of imitation, or someone's improved your voice by leaps and bounds.

[ Dazai's gaze holds aloft, searching the surrounding woodlands for the stature of someone he could recognize if nearly blinded. And yet Chuuya's familiar form never appears where he expects it to. Instead the flailing limbs, miniaturized with a teeny-tiny voice, catch his attention enough for Dazai to glance Chuuya's way. ]

And here I thought you couldn't get any smaller!

[ Realization dawns instantly, making sense of the squeakiness of a little voice which typically commands in it's sultry depth. Chuuya's shrunken size is clearly a result of something in the forest, which Dazai is just as likely to befall if he's not careful. All the more reason to be cautious as he ensures his feet are firmly on solid ground, with soil and grass but nothing more beneath them, when he steps closer. ]

I like your cute new look, Chuuya. [ A soft chuckle, trying to lighten the potentially dire situation's mood. ] I must say, It's your best self-improvement to date.

[ No matter what Dazai says, or perhaps only because he can mask away the offer behind ridiculous taunts, a hand extends directly beneath Chuuya's tiny feet. Dazai won't touch him, for fear of deactivating his partner's ability, and risking sending Chuuya tumbling free from his perch. Better for Chuuya to take the step down himself, with full knowledge that he'll be without his powers once it's done. The fewer surprises the better, when he may need a microscope if Chuuya takes a dive and shrinks even smaller. ]

[thetaintedsorrow]

[Unfortunately Chuuya never thinks to research the local flora and fauna before going somewhere, because back on earth concrete jungles were the norm, and thugs with weapons were much more of a threat than nature. So here he is, even more tiny and angry than usual, and it doesn’t help that Dazai is the one who finds him, because of course he’s going to tease him about it. At least he’s got a surefire way out of here now, right? Right.]

Ha fucking ha. Laugh it up.

[Chuuya grumbles, glaring at Dazai’s hand but not hesitating to jump into it. He’s so huffy about this, but at least he doesn’t have to worry about being stepped on or snatched up by a bird anymore. He sits cross-legged in Dazai’s palm and crosses his arms with a huff.]

The Khali should be able to fix it.

[Maybe. He hopes. He can’t stay like this forever.]

Take me to the village.

[He’s grateful that Dazai didn’t just leave him on his perch, but he’s being difficult about showing it.]

[cassus]

Oh? Look who's still convinced he can order people around...

[ Of all Chuuya's concerns, the impending threat of fowl or feet may have been easier to manage in the long-run than facing an obstacle like Dazai. With his ability in play, Chuuya at any size is still capable of relying on his fail-safe of brute strength, to beat back any other opponent. However, the dynamic is entirely different with Dazai. Not only is his prior partner less likely to relent with a show of force, when that only invokes an elevated urge to tease, but the very instant their bodies make contact all hope of ability usage is gone in an instant.

Chuuya should sense that, however he perceives the effect of No Longer Human seeping into his skin and sapping away the comforting hold of his powers. It's something Dazai has no say in, whether or not he prefers it's impact upon others and the specificity of it's usefulness within Chuuya's life.

Sapping Chuuya of his ability-born strength can be a life threatening thing at the wrong moment. While not the worse of all possible examples, this situation is dangerous enough. Whether Chuuya fully realizes it or not, he's trusting Dazai to keep him elevated above the threat littering Dazai's feet below, and more than that, to not drop him by accident or otherwise. In fact, should Dazai decide to tilt his hand this way or that, or even flip it over for no other reason by a whim, Chuuya would be sent plummeting Earthward.

Relative to his height, the fall might as well be stories high and ultimately devastating. ]

A certain pipsqueak might want to use his manners and say please.

[ Very very carefully, Dazai uses his freehand to reach forward and merely touch his index finger to the top of Chuuya's teeny-tiny head. It's meant to ruffle his hair beneath the protective covering of his hat, but if it ends up being more of a condescending pet - well, who is Dazai to be blamed for how a simple touch can translate down to scale? ]

Unless he wants to live out his days as my pocket-pet, making a bed with lint and living off crumbs?