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ɴᴀᴛʜᴀ orbiters ❰ mod collective ❱ ([personal profile] natha) wrote in [community profile] nysalogs2017-11-03 05:28 pm

❪ october plot conclusion; wyver takes ❫



THE END TO THE EPIDEMIC    

On the morning of November 3, there is a palpable buzz on the streets as both the natives of Wyver and Olympian refugees share the same sentiment: excitement. Word will quickly spread that a cure to VIOLET2710 has finally been developed and is ready for mass dissemination.

Throughout the city, the cure can be found at any of the numerous small temples and outposts of the Altar of Volkkra. The shamans of Volkkra will happily distribute the cure to any of the ill in need of it, without restraint. A joint venture between both Olympia and Wyver, citizens of both are granted equal access. As the lines form, the shamans will ask that able-bodied persons administer the cure to themselves and to others. Don't let the needles scare you! It'll only hurt a little.

At each of these outposts, signs will be posted giving credit to those who aided in the creation and manufacture of the cure:

Claire Fraser
Amaterasu
Pike Trickfoot
Charles Xavier
Alan Foster (Bruce Wayne)
Keyleth
Rosalind Lutece
Shinjiro Aragaki
Mipha
Wrathion
Dorian Pavus
Merlin
Morrigan
Clarke Griffin
Rose Lalonde
Peter Parker
Linnaeus
Zelda
John Watson
You Watanabe
Jean Grey
Mikleo
Daenerys Targaryen
Dylas
Frankenstein
Waver Velvet

As they distribute the cure, the shamans will note that those receiving the cure should give thanks to those named. Without their contributions, it may have taken much longer for the cure to be found and created in large enough quantities to save everyone.
SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?    

With Olympia and Wyver's fragile alliance still in effect and a cure to VIOLET2710 distributed, Olympia finally opens its gates once again to Refugees if they feel a little homesick. High-speed transportation will be available at record low costs as politicians, merchants, and other business owners desperately hurry home to salvage whatever they can from the terrorist attacks.

Refugees are advised to remain in Wyver until food rations can be recovered and the water can be decontaminated. However, those more personally attached to Olympia may discover that the city is preparing a mass call for volunteers that will go out in the near future. In the meantime, and understandably, you should do what you can to help the Wyver people. The Dragon city has started posting quests, not only for you to do your part, but for the Wyver people to gauge your worth as visitors to their sacred land.

Thesa also has an interest in the unfolding events. Refugees have now been exposed to both lands, and certainly some will find themselves more invested in one side than the other. Darma finally wakes from slumber to observe, and while she is thankful that Refugees are immersed in her world, there is something foreboding on the horizons. On the night of the 3rd, Darma will appear in your dreams for a conversation.


It has been some time, Refugee... ah, no, certainly not for me. I am Darma. It is my hope that Sael as served you well in my place. The Natha do not feel, but I must express gratefulness that I am able to return to you.

My greeting extends to both old and new faces. As we watch you, we see that this world and its people have begun to influence your hearts. In time, your loyalty to either of these lands, to Olympia or to Wyver, shall affect how you are seen by the other side. As observers, we are unable to provide either region a winning edge. Thus, once you pledge loyalty to one, you cannot use Thesa to teleport to the other.

Choose wisely, or choose none at all. There is no war for those who do not wish to see it. For those who do... if I may be prudent— this alliance will not last. Keep your friends close, Refugee, for they may not remain so if your allegiances conflict.



You will wake before you get a chance to reply.
THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM IN THE UNDERGROWTH    

The locals often speak of a cursed place deep within Wyver territory, confounded by the spirits of dragons who passed long ago: those who still wish for vengeance on the people of Olympia for their untimely deaths. Though these stories began as nothing more than urban legends among the raiders and shamans, over time the idea has become mainstream. So much that the rumors have started causing unrest between the people of Wyver and their guests. More than a few people within Wyver have used these rumors as justification for opposing the current alliance with Olympia.

Many Wyver locals see these rumors as a sign that their ancestors disapprove of the alliance. As a result, those in charge have decided that it would be prudent to mitigate some of the anxiety from either side. Those who are willing to look into these rumors further will find themselves lead towards the darkest parts of Wyver, deep within the Undergrowth in a region devoid of light. The faint of heart will be advised against delving further.

Common among these rumors are accounts of people being attacked by an unseen enemy, or talk of possession and out-of-body experiences. Those who press on will find that the culprit is none other than a new, undocumented beast.

This creature is able to camouflage itself perfectly to its environment. This, paired with darkness of the deep Undergrowth, makes this beast nearly impossible to detect with the naked eye. The creature also release a noxious gas that can spark a range of emotional responses: some may grow hysterical, while others may be consumed by despair. The effects only last for minutes, though some may linger in the back of one's mind for hours after. While the creature does not actually attack people directly, the other beasts of the Undergrowth may take advantage of its victims.

Fortunately, Wyver is not looking for the creature's capture. They respect the delicate balance of the jungle as they see themselves as its protectors. For now, they only desire more information about this creature in order to assuage the people. Good luck and do your best to keep your wits!

ALRIA'S FULL MOON    

While Olympians worship the ever-present light of Thesa, the people of Wyver are captivated by the smaller, yet ever-changing Alria. Alria cycles in and out of the night sky much like what denizens of Earth would remember as lunar phases, and those who are familiar with that may notice it is very similar to their own. And likewise, the creatures, men and women of Wyver are affected when Alria transitions into its full moon phase.

  • DRAGONS & LUNATICS —
    The dragons are restless. Perhaps because this particular full moon is accompanied by far more human scent than they are typically used to, but there's no doubt that they are eyeing humans as they do fresh prey. That is exactly why humans or human-like refugees will be tasked to tame a particularly rowdy dragon stable.

    The dragon mounts at Lhongha Stables have broken free from their homes, roaming aimlessly in the deep undergrowth. You and another will be advised to strip down to your undergarments (it's hot, relax a little, human!) and lure the dragons back to the stables with your bodies. Rowdy dragons do love their human flesh! "Just a hunch," says the owner of the stables, "But I bet they'll come running faster if they smell your human blood."

    He laughs as he hands over a pocket knife if he sees you're not carrying a weapon. The owner assures you that the dragons have been trained not to attack unless told to, but who knows how serious he is about that?

  • JUNGLE HEAT (NSFW) —
    The full moon affects Wyver in other ways as well. While Olympia has a district blessed by Thesa's light all year long, Wyver only feels it at a certain time of the month. "The Heat" lasts for a full week starting on a full moon. You'll see it everywhere. Olympia has its lust confined in a single district, but in Wyver, during the phase of the full moon, the lust is everywhere. The people of Wyver will be friendlier then, offering you ale and meat. They sing songs of destroying their enemies up north, but even the native Olympians won't be able to will themselves to be angry when Alria shines upon them.

    Perhaps you'll be find yourself affected, too, by Alria's light. And it's okay to get touchy; it isn't like the locals care about public displays of affection when they most certainly are getting handsy themselves.

  • THE PACT OF VOLKKRA
    Shamans, too, participate in celebrations of Alria's full moon. During the event, the shamans will give pairs each a couple of blessed dragon teeth necklaces. Wyver tradition states that if a shaman approves you as a pair, then you are granted a chance to form a Volkkran Pact. This pact, the shaman will explain, will bond a pair as an unstoppable team, granting one another a small influence on each others' powers.

    "King Shanrian and his Pact, Counsel Shenya benefit from this. Shenya was granted physical strength, and our King his Counsel's perception. It has made quite a difference."

THE VOLKKRAN PACT AT NAMARAK SUMMIT    

Despite being mistaken for a pair, there is no need to take the shaman's advice. The necklace will disappear if the Pact isn't completed in a week's time. However, if the Pact's benefits might be something of interest to you and your partner, then you'll be advised to travel further south, until you reach Namarak Mountain. At the summit, you'll find an altar, where you and your partner are expected to return the necklaces and make a vow to support one another.

The shaman there isn't particularly interested in what you do to complete the Pact. In fact, many people who attempt the Pact tend to... go a bit further than is necessary, when it can be achieved through a simple kiss between the partners.

The Volkkran Pact's effects are immediate upon physical contact. Each Pact can be broken through a special process with the head Shaman, but there needs to be at least a month's time before one can sever it. The pairs may be fake and still receive the benefit of the Pact, though they may find that sharing power with someone they are not truly committed to is a mistake.

NOTE: Players may be creative about what powers can be shared. The recipients of the such powers can never be granted its full strength, but it may be strengthened with Wyver REP rewards. Please note that PCs does not need to pledge allegiance to Wyver in order to keep the Volkkran Pact; they will only need 10 Wyver REP in order to strengthen it. Refer to the questions thread below if you have any questions.
BUILD-A-BLADE WORKSHOP    

Sirod, the weapon's head shopkeeper, is interested in procuring a few materials for his clients. While these clients have already collected the claws of larger beasts and various other parts needed to create their new weapons, they are still missing some rare, necessary items. In particular, they are still missing the following:

  • High Prisms — These tiny crystals attach themselves to the branches of older trees. They tend to hang near the tops of them, hiding in the shadows of the leaves. Unfortunately, retrieving them requires one… to climb. Hopefully you got a lot of tree climbing practice as a kid. Who knew that skill would ever come in handy?

  • Crystal Drop — These are normally found near bodies of water. Especially water that has been enchanted, past or present. The drops tend to cling to the floors of these mystical streams and lagoons. Those seeking them will also have to be careful not to be affected by the water’s properties. Perhaps that's part of the trick of gathering them.

  • Frozen Mylan Root — Mylans are a type of live vegetation that grows on Namarak Mountain. Constantly roaming in the warm seasons, they root themselves into fertile earth during the winter where they sleep until spring, making the snowy mountain ideal to acquire the roots. Plucking them from the ground takes strength, and slicing them will prove equally difficult... and of course, there is a blood-curdling scream when you wake it from its slumber. Well, it wouldn't be a real test of strength and emotional fortitude otherwise.


Those who retrieve any of these items will be rewarded 100 Silver.
FINAL OOC NOTE    
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[personal profile] demonly 2017-11-09 07:43 am (UTC)(link)
[ honestly? yea ]

It's Okumura, but most people around here call me Rin. Nice to meet ya.

[ He'll just, start off a trot towards the water, laughing a little and not waiting up. If they're gonna have a competition, he intends on winning. ]

Last one there's a rotten egg, Yona!!
adelphoi: (lii)

[personal profile] adelphoi 2017-11-09 07:46 am (UTC)(link)
[ a breath leaves her, quietly relieved. were he to go his own way of course she would understand. they had not really.. made the decision to take this next step forward, to share their space, and honestly before her illness she would not have thought herself quite ready for it.

but what they've been through.. it has solidified so much, brought things into perspective in the way that only shared trauma can. unfortunate, perhaps, that it had to happen that way, but nevertheless the deed is done, and were he to leave her side after all of this she knows she would miss him greatly, that he has carved a little space for himself into her life, and now he must do as advertised and occupy it.

she turns, wriggling onto her side, slipping her arms over his shoulders to cradle his fluffy head beneath her chin, kissing his still-damp hair. ]


Then it's agreed upon.
cutefaced: saying "love you i miss you"? (wait you really sent a text to yourself)

[personal profile] cutefaced 2017-11-09 07:46 am (UTC)(link)
Uhh...

[What... just... happened...

Yona doesn't stop any of them from leaning in for kisses to the cheek, because she's too startled by the sheer cloth and flower petals to do anything. As they leave, she brings up a hand to tug the fabric off her head.]


That was weird.

[Really weird.

She glances at Mikazuki.

Did that really just happen?]
likethelight: (325)

1/2

[personal profile] likethelight 2017-11-09 07:47 am (UTC)(link)
[ "But I think I like that."

"But I think I like that." ]


...
meinwaifu: (Heck the what?? ♪)

[personal profile] meinwaifu 2017-11-09 07:48 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, I suppose I can't exactly deny that, can I?

[--you know, as far as some of them were concerned. He was definitely far less touchy-feely with the likes of Death or his Phantom Train. Those ones were just fun.]

I'm sure you'll have the chance to see the rest of them for yourself someday... why, perhaps by then, the Natha will allow me to summon them down below! They must be going stir-crazy up here... especially the monkeys. They do rather hate being contained like this.
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[personal profile] demonly 2017-11-09 07:48 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ugh...all this textile talk is so yuck. He seriously thought he'd be able to just give him this bag and have this be over with - he hadn't exactly prepared to be dealing with Mephisto for this amount of time. ]

...What do you mean by 'deal'?

[ Immediately, there is skepticism, but at least him being skeptical distracts him from letting his temper escalate. Making deals with Mephisto, in his experience, is a tricky subject - but he holds back from shooting the idea down entirely. He did save his life after all, y'know, probably. ]
meinwaifu: (Miss me? ♪)

[personal profile] meinwaifu 2017-11-09 07:54 am (UTC)(link)
I mean, a way for you to make amends and settle your little debt without needing to worry about your own financial straits.

[Was this his plan all along, or did he just pull this out of his ass?? Who even knows with Mephisto.]

I'll forgive your debt, and even consider us even for all the time I spent tending to you while you were sick. And in return--

[POINTS DRAMATICALLY and winks.]

You'll work for me! ☆
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2/2

[personal profile] likethelight 2017-11-09 07:54 am (UTC)(link)
[ Congratulations Lux, you win the most dumbfounded sort of blush from him. Because what other reaction is he supposed to have when a very nice girl he likes spending time around who yes is quite pretty just comes out and says that. After calling him strange!! Saying it's because she thinks he's strange!! (what)

Yeah let's blame the weird night air being too warm and making someone as stupidly pale as him flush, and he chuckles somewhat weakly in response, leaning back and rubbing at the back of his neck for a moment. And tries to ignore how the necklace feels like hot coals burning into his neck, he didn't need to before but right now can he rip it off already. ]


I guess it does. [ But, haha..

Somehow he sounds really happy about that, too. ]
cutefaced: against my life as flirting (i've decided to view your threat)

[personal profile] cutefaced 2017-11-09 07:56 am (UTC)(link)
[Yona nods, and once she's caught her breath enough that she's reasonably certainh she won't have to immediately pull back to breathe again, she leans in to catch his lips in another kiss.

She's more focused on the feel of his lips on hers and the warmth of his body - so she doesn't realize that with her sash coming looser, the left side of her robe is starting to slide off her shoulder.

If it wasn't so warm, the fabric slipping might give her a chill, but... Slaine is more than enough to keep her warm, so she's blissfully oblivious for the moment.]
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[personal profile] sparsity 2017-11-09 07:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ Shrugging all the shrapnel off, flower petals stuck every which way, he makes a face. He doesn't know how to festival, apparently. And that same pocket of women are now occupying themselves with tugging and coaxing people into dancing. ]

They've all been acting like that, but it was fine when it was just this.

[ A lift of his drink. Presumably, the meat skewer included. ]
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[personal profile] webdesigned 2017-11-09 08:07 am (UTC)(link)
( it's cool, if she can fly she can just give him a lift one of these days! Spider-Man is a helpful soul, and he might swoop in to help someone even if he was well aware they could fly if they looked like they needed the hand. and Kale certainly had.

it'll take some fast reflexes to catch the prisms on her own, though with one arm dedicated to webslinging and the other around her, he's sort of out of hands.
)

Go for it, ( he agrees, before shooting out another line of web that will send them low and hopefully connecting with the still falling prisms. she'll have to move fast, but he wouldn't go for it if he didn't think she couldn't catch some of them. )
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[personal profile] defenses 2017-11-09 08:09 am (UTC)(link)
[ he finds himself grinning at that. the specifics were, naturally, far different from then, but the faith holds regardless. in a way, perhaps being here itself was already some sort of testament to their survivability. at any rate, vane wasn't one to sweat the details. kind of like how he's never really thought too much on the blood thing. ] Well if we're in this together... maybe we could do it for each other?

[ it seemed fair? just a scratch each? vane seems to stare at his spear idly as he considers this before: ] Hahaha, don't sweat it. If anything, it just means I grew up a lot, right? But, I was raised in the country myself. [ then moved to the capital as soon as he was able to enlist himself as a knight.

but even those seemed like faraway memories at this point. though as nostalgic as he could get or as much poetics as he was barely capable of waxing. he stops a bit, if just to analyze the distance they're to be traveling. maybe here would be a good time to get started on the blood?

he seems to cock his head sideways at gaius as he turns around, his back towards the direction they were heading in.
]
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[personal profile] defenses 2017-11-09 08:13 am (UTC)(link)
[ if slaine is feeling awkward, vane appears to be entirely dense to the concept. if anything, it simply doesn't seem to reach him, especially as he's already continuing forth. he picks his pants up and slings it over his shoulder as he walks around a bit. ] Mmm...

[ vane makes a deep hum of consideration.





a sound that seems to draw on for a fair duration of time before:
] I have no idea. [ and of course vane attempts to alleviate the situation with a continues laugh. that is before he also holds his pants out to slaine. ] You think you could get this for me too? I was thinking I could try doing some exercises! You know, to really get the human smell going around here! [ does it work like that....


probably not.
]
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[personal profile] webdesigned 2017-11-09 08:13 am (UTC)(link)
( at least his shame is good for something. Peter has never much minded making himself a punchline for the sake of getting a laugh out of someone, it's just that usually he intends to be funny instead of just saying the first dumb thing that comes into his head. the look on her face and the soft laugh is enough for him not to feel too badly about it, though. he doesn't even know her and it seems like she might not get the chance to laugh often.

don't worry, Sansa, you'll get opportunity to laugh at him all the time.
)

That's me, always using my powers for good. ( he offers her a crooked salute, though this one is not quite as funny when you know about how he bends himself over backwards trying to be good and somehow never feeling good enough all at once. speaking of always trying to be good, his brow lines a little as he glances up at her. ) Are you wandering around in here alone? I'm not sure how many of these guys there are, you should be careful.
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[personal profile] webdesigned 2017-11-09 08:24 am (UTC)(link)
( Matt would be the only one recognizing anything. somehow that hat he pulls over his eyes completely disguises his identity, and just hearing heartbeats isn't enough for Peter to memorize them. you're a total creep, Matt.

at any rate, it's no offense to the blind guy that Spider-Man assumes he might need an assist. he'd have scooped up just about anyone that close to an angry, possibly hungry, dragon.
)

Just hold on, I got you. ( in fact, he has yet to notice Matt's cool sunglasses indicate his blind-as-a-batness, it has to do with flying through the air and having other things to worry about. such as the dragon that's kind of still following them. don't worry, they're fine. they're going to be totally fine, but also, ) Hold on!

( because they're clearly not unbearably high enough yet. time to go higher and hope the dragon doesn't feel like following!!! )
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this is..... so cute

[personal profile] webdesigned 2017-11-09 08:30 am (UTC)(link)
( there are basically two different reactions to suddenly getting a spider-save. fear, which is totally fair, because you end up going pretty damn fast in an unpredictable, seemingly reckless, and hard to identify way. it is scary, like a thrill ride only without any of the safety precautions that will keep you from a horrible disaster at the slightest of slips.

and then, of course, are the few people that genuinely find the sensation too thrilling to be scary. it's far and few between, though it's sort of charming when it happens. because honestly when Peter first got his powers, flinging himself around with his webslingers had been the best part. it was just fun and not something easily shared with anyone. it's kind of nice when someone else enjoys it as much as he does.

it's nice. even though that dragon is definitely still after them, and that's probably the priority, or something. Spider-Man still manages a laugh at the sheer delight in the request.
) You know, somehow, that's the first time I've ever heard that? ( he doesn't mention the dragon on their tail. why stifle the enthusiasm if he doesn't have to? )
punshots: (✘ exposure.)

[personal profile] punshots 2017-11-09 08:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ He's in a daze, to say the least.

It's as if she's disassembled him, bone by bone, muscle by muscle, parsed out his thoughts and heart and lungs, filled up all these things with her very essence, and then sent them even further. He revels in his undoing willingly, in the dull ache that covers him from head to toe, in the deeply satisfied tingle that weighs down his body like each bone is made of lead. He could never move again, remain like this for a million years and never want for anything else. He may as well, for how long it will take him to collect all the pieces of himself that she has so masterfully dismantled.

He's too dazed even for sleep, eyes half-lidded, open but unseeing, cognizant of so very little outside the brush of her lips against his ear, the sound of her sweet kisses occupying all the space where his mind used to be, her skin warm and slick with sweat against his own.

He tries to swallow against a lump in his throat, tries to remember how to even breathe, but she's made it so hard. His mouth tries to work, tries to form a coherent thought but it's so difficult to string his mind and his mouth together, and all he can manage is to whisper her name, a sigh upon the silence of the room, a succinct summation of everything that is his world right now.

Until her stomach grumbles, and he can remember how to say something else. ]


G-guess that means y-you worked up an appetite?

[ He's regained the ability to make bad jokes and no one was surprised. ]
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Renzou Shima | Blue Exorcist

[personal profile] worldlyafflictions 2017-11-09 08:34 am (UTC)(link)
A. Jungle Fever - Party Traditions ((default sfw, but open to nfsw as thread develops))
[With the influx of foreigners and refugees into Wyver many of the locals have probably taken to teasing the new arrivals a little, especially as the festivities for Alria's waxing moon get into full swing. There's traditions like the Volkkran Pact sure, but there are also less binding couples' traditions to engage in--some of which are surely made up recently just to have a laugh at the confused outsiders. For example, some unfortunate refugees may have wandered over to a large local tavern unaccompanied, attracted by the merry-making or the free food and drinks, and discovered that some of the loudest and most boisterous of the locals have roped the whole party into a "custom" that those who wish to leave the gathering without a partner must undergo a "blessing cleanse"--basically a gauntlet of drunks will soak the stubborn loners as they leave with cheap beer and cheer blessings and well-wishes to their future pursuits of pleasure as they go...

Shima is standing near the food, unfortunately by himself, watching the spill of people outside the tavern doors, all with bottles of beer held aloft, spirits high, ready to cleanse the next person who tries to head out alone.]


Uwah, no way... These people are way too rowdy!


B. Respite at the Springs ((can be used for Crystal Drops, or to play around with a random status effects))
[Shima isn't the most fond of the heat--and he's definitely not a fan of the oversized wild-life to be found in the jungle, especially the creepy crawly kind. Because of that, he's found himself gravitating more and more toward the lagoons and springs to the south west--just where the springs change from visitor attractions to the mystic springs of the temples. The magics in the area he's chosen to frequent seem to be enough to ward off most creatures, but not so thick that the prickling on his neck feels dangerous or unpleasant.

He can be found dipping his feet in the clear streams not too far from the most popular paths through the area, checking to make sure it's free of any weird effects before he steps deeper into one. He might not always be lucky though, someone passing by might catch him just as he's stumbling back out of a pool with some silly temporary ailment, or even get splashed if they're unlucky themselves.]


They really gotta make some signs for these things...


Wildcard
((Feel free to hit me your own scenarios or PM/PP if you want to talk it out first))
Edited 2017-11-09 08:49 (UTC)

[personal profile] rememberher 2017-11-09 08:38 am (UTC)(link)
[ What was that look for? Was there something on her face? He's looking at her like there's something on her face...

Also she likes strange things and people? They make life so much more interesting. And lbr she's pretty strange herself, so that's not a slight at him. Just that they're two birds of a feather, and having a friend like that is nice and not at all what she's used to.

Which is why she'll shrug her shoulders, her nose wrinkling a bit as her smile turns slightly more mirthful. Pushing herself off the wall and down to the ground below, she looks at him from over her shoulder before turning. Offering her hand this time. ]


Well, with everyone else enjoying themselves, why don't we go do the same? Come on!

[ Also she should probably get him out of that heat, he looks weirdly flushed. ]
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[personal profile] punshots 2017-11-09 08:41 am (UTC)(link)
[ She's not the only one relieved, and beneath her hands, the barest thread of tension leaves him, exhaled out as deep, welcome breath. To be honest, he could hardly bear the idea of living anywhere else. With all his friends gone, the only other logical place would've been with Aranea, and that'd be an Odd Couple living situation if there ever was one. There's no place he'd rather stay than with Alisaie, if she's comfortable with it. Her illness had forced them to cohabitate in a way neither of them could have expected, but while neither of them exactly chose this...well, it's funny how things work out, isn't it? ]

Motion passed. Meeting adjourned.

[ He settles his head back down then, shutting his weary eyes once more and burrowing against her collar. ]

I love you. So much.

[ He's said it a lot today, but he can't think of a better way to end this day than by saying as much once more. ]
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[personal profile] adelphoi 2017-11-09 08:49 am (UTC)(link)
[ well, stomach, thanks for ruining a perfectly lovely moment. alisaie flushes warm and embarrassed, her eyes flickering open to scan his profile, but it's not as if there's any hiding it now. alas, betrayed by her own body.

with a soft groan alisaie turns onto her back, her legs tangled in the sheets, and presses her hands to her face. it's not long before she's laughing between her fingers, though. ]


I.. suppose I have.

[ she says, dropping her arms and looking toward him again, a faint smile playing on her lips. ]

Up-to-snuff?
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[personal profile] adelphoi 2017-11-09 08:54 am (UTC)(link)
[ it feels good to have that settled. whether or not it was actively on her mind, the knowledge that they are embracing this.. new stability is a comfort, knowing that she will wake up beside him each and every morning. gods, what a wonderful thought, to have this, to be with him this way.

smiling against his hair, alisaie closes her eyes and curls up her legs, freeing one hand to tug the blankets up over their hips before it's draped back over him again. ]


I love you, too.
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WILDCARDS U

[personal profile] meinwaifu 2017-11-09 09:12 am (UTC)(link)
[It's been a few days since the disaster that was their last meeting, and in that time, Mephisto's made a few discoveries. For starters, he's found the reason for his inexplicable emotional outbursts -- thanks Jae-ha. And he's made amends with the one who triggered his little existential meltdown -- albeit slightly against his will.]

[But in taking a moment to reflect on all of this, it occurs to him that he's been leaving a certain someone rather out of the loop. It's no wonder he and Shima seemed so at odds before -- they're both still trying to maintain the same status quo they had back home. But here... that just wasn't going to work. If he wanted to keep Shima as an ally, he'd have to actually start treating him as one. And that meant-- well. Actually talking to each other.]

[And so, during a quiet moment in the evening when, for one reason or another, Shima finds himself sitting alone -- he'll be joined by Mephisto. No teleporting and spooking him, just quietly making his way over and sitting down beside him.]

[He offers no greeting beyond a nod of acknowledgement, no doubt adding to what might be a rather awkward and tense silence. But when he speaks--]


How have you been handling all of this?

[--there's a rare hint of genuine concern in his voice.]
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[personal profile] earthy 2017-11-09 09:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Terra walks right on over and takes a seat beside Gaius with a huff of a sigh.]

I definitely have a lot more sympathy for worms right now.

[A small, tired grin slips into his expression at that.]

I've had worse. Caught what I think were claws down my shoulder here at one point... [He reaches around himself to touch his left shoulder blade.] But a weak healing spell patched the wounds right up.
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[personal profile] defenses 2017-11-09 10:32 am (UTC)(link)
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with that out, vane gives a small chuckle. she seemed okay, at least, but as for everything else:
] Really? Really, really—? I could have sworn you squeaked. [ is he teasing her now? as if to show he's kidding and that he's done being mildly contrary, he places a gentle hand on her head, ruffling her hair gently. ]