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Entry tags:
- !event,
- !npc: beiwe,
- !npc: callan,
- !npc: moder,
- !npc: ourania,
- !npc: rusty,
- !npc: terho,
- !tdm,
- arknights: gnosis,
- arknights: mizuki,
- arknights: passenger,
- arknights: phantom,
- arknights: sesa,
- arknights: silverash,
- cookie run: affogato cookie,
- cookie run: clotted cream cookie,
- cookie run: dark cacao cookie,
- cookie run: pure vanilla cookie,
- cookie run: sparkling cookie,
- cookie run: timekeeper cookie,
- elsword: ain,
- elsword: harque ebalon,
- gravity falls: dipper pines,
- original: felicity morais,
- original: kiera canorus,
- original: luca aurelius,
- the owl house: hunter,
- the world ends with you: beat,
- the world ends with you: joshua,
- trigun: livio,
- trigun: nai,
- trigun: vash,
- trigun: wolfwood,
- trigun: zazie the beast
EVENT & TDM 012
IT'S GONNA BE MAY
WAKE UP
You open your eyes, and with a jolt, find yourself within the clearing of a miniscule town surrounded by trees and thick, black fog. Despite the ominous backdrop, nature seems to be thriving — it’s a pleasantly chill spring day, as far as anyone can tell, and everything is vibrant and blooming… even some of the animals. At some point, a friendly old dog with red fur approaches, carrying a basket in his jaws. Inside are blackberries and apples other fruits. Did he find this himself? Or did someone give them to him to bring to new arrivals? Regardless, he very clearly hopes that you’ll share.
A giant golden brown turtle sits by a tent, napping in the sunlight. Two statues sit in the courtyard by an old well — a haloed woman marked as the Goddess of the Sun, Beiwe, and a gentle woman looking adoringly at her counterpart, marked as the Goddess of the Moon, Ourania. If you pay your respects, the air feels gentle and warm in the day, and like a fresh cool breeze at night.
As you explore more, perhaps the bloomed animals will approach — a mossy squirrel, or a frog who happens to also be a lilypad. It’s charming, almost. Whimsical and kind.
Shame that the wall of fog looms ever on, watching. Waiting.
A giant golden brown turtle sits by a tent, napping in the sunlight. Two statues sit in the courtyard by an old well — a haloed woman marked as the Goddess of the Sun, Beiwe, and a gentle woman looking adoringly at her counterpart, marked as the Goddess of the Moon, Ourania. If you pay your respects, the air feels gentle and warm in the day, and like a fresh cool breeze at night.
As you explore more, perhaps the bloomed animals will approach — a mossy squirrel, or a frog who happens to also be a lilypad. It’s charming, almost. Whimsical and kind.
Shame that the wall of fog looms ever on, watching. Waiting.
SHINING, SHIMMERING, SPLENDID
cw: hallucinations, compulsions, near-death experiences
For a while, spring seems gentle, almost. Peaceful. The previous month may have been full of jokes, but things are actually safe. Of course, that can’t last forever. Every night, a purple, shimmering mist floods the town. It does not breach the doors and windows, even if left open, but looking at it is… enticing.
Should you give in, the mist is cool and gentle, swaying around you like smoke. The longer you stay in, the more your eyes feel blissfully heavy. Soon, you find yourself surrounded by loved ones, in a place that brings you joy — a childhood home, a vacation spot, some place warm and safe and dear to your heart. Everyone is playing and having so much fun. Join them! Join them!
Of course, by the time you do jump into the fun, you’ll find yourself awakened with a start, just about to fall into danger. Perhaps you climbed a tree and were about to leap to the ground from too high up. Or maybe you stuck your head in the river and your lungs were about to empty. Regardless, the happy dream shatters with imminent danger, and perhaps you’d better hope that someone else is nearby to help you. … Especially since with each night you give in, the more enticing the mist is the next night.
For a while, spring seems gentle, almost. Peaceful. The previous month may have been full of jokes, but things are actually safe. Of course, that can’t last forever. Every night, a purple, shimmering mist floods the town. It does not breach the doors and windows, even if left open, but looking at it is… enticing.
Should you give in, the mist is cool and gentle, swaying around you like smoke. The longer you stay in, the more your eyes feel blissfully heavy. Soon, you find yourself surrounded by loved ones, in a place that brings you joy — a childhood home, a vacation spot, some place warm and safe and dear to your heart. Everyone is playing and having so much fun. Join them! Join them!
Of course, by the time you do jump into the fun, you’ll find yourself awakened with a start, just about to fall into danger. Perhaps you climbed a tree and were about to leap to the ground from too high up. Or maybe you stuck your head in the river and your lungs were about to empty. Regardless, the happy dream shatters with imminent danger, and perhaps you’d better hope that someone else is nearby to help you. … Especially since with each night you give in, the more enticing the mist is the next night.
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
At some point, the mist is forcibly dissipated and instead the moon shines brightly, almost like a spotlight. Investigation will reveal an absurdly large capybara that seems more like a vehicle than an animal, even with the jasmine flowers hanging off of it, siting down with the ‘door’ accessible to anyone willing to climb in.
“Come with me, and I will bring you to a night of festivities.” is all that it says when asked. And it knows that you will — you’re all curious as kittens, after all. Once the last person takes a fuzzy seat within the capybara, it slowly stands up and begins walking through the woods, and for the first time, everything seems peaceful. Normal, even. Why, there’s not even a monster or misshapen, grabby tree! Just a moonlit forest, and fireflies in the distance.
Eventually it brings you to a small but beautiful cabin, crouching down to let everyone out again. Outside is a layer of marble surrounded by pillars decorated with sheer fabrics and an abundance of lilies and calendula, jasmine and marigolds, hydrangeas and gladiolus. A buffet table has also been spread out, and within the cabin are changing rooms with a multitude of ornate gowns and suits, alongside sitting rooms and other potential necessities — though you get the feeling that you should still be on your best behavior here.
Gentle music plays from an unknown source. The capybara is resting, until it’s time to leave come sunrise. For one night, everything is at peace. You may as well enjoy it, and dance to your heart’s content.
“Come with me, and I will bring you to a night of festivities.” is all that it says when asked. And it knows that you will — you’re all curious as kittens, after all. Once the last person takes a fuzzy seat within the capybara, it slowly stands up and begins walking through the woods, and for the first time, everything seems peaceful. Normal, even. Why, there’s not even a monster or misshapen, grabby tree! Just a moonlit forest, and fireflies in the distance.
Eventually it brings you to a small but beautiful cabin, crouching down to let everyone out again. Outside is a layer of marble surrounded by pillars decorated with sheer fabrics and an abundance of lilies and calendula, jasmine and marigolds, hydrangeas and gladiolus. A buffet table has also been spread out, and within the cabin are changing rooms with a multitude of ornate gowns and suits, alongside sitting rooms and other potential necessities — though you get the feeling that you should still be on your best behavior here.
Gentle music plays from an unknown source. The capybara is resting, until it’s time to leave come sunrise. For one night, everything is at peace. You may as well enjoy it, and dance to your heart’s content.
SPARK NOTES
CLICK TO EXPAND!
WAKE UP
Welcome to Aldric's Grove! The fog wall is a little creepy, but worry not: A dog has brought you a snack, and the plant-bearing wildlife are pretty friendly. If you've been here for a while, no worry: You, too, are getting a basket of treats from the dog.
SHINING, SHIMMERING, SPLENDID
A purple mist fills the Grove at night, and stepping into it makes you experience a euphoric dream... shortly before you wake up because you nearly walked into death. Be careful, because the mists are addicting, and you may not have an easy time avoiding their temptation the following nights.
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
For one night, the mists clear up and peace settles over the forest. A giant capybara gleefully takes everyone to the site of a grand dance, where the clothing and food are all free, and the music swells with joy. Dance your hearts out until dawn breaks, and then the capybara will take you back home.
OOC
Happy May! This is a reminder that TDMs are game canon. Enjoy your dreams, enjoy your prom night, enjoy the capybara. OOC Plotting Lives Here if you'd like to plot anything out!
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He's also forward, which is only mildly surprising. Ain has the sense to back up a half-step so that they're not stepping on each other's toes, but otherwise, he is totally encouraging this behaviour and putting his other hand on Itto's shoulder. Lead us, oni boy.]
I'm not exactly shy, haha.
[Especially not around other men, it's fine.]
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Then that means you won't have a problem with...
[ he places a hand on ain's waist before spinning them both around. yeah, he might almost stomp on the other's feet but there's no way in hell that he's going to be that careful. you get what you pay for! ]
... and a little of...
[ and now ain is in the air. fly, little man. ]
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Either way, he laughs brightly when he's suddenly lifted, both caught off-guard by it and also thinking this does not fit the music at all.]
Mr. Enthusiastic sure is strong!
[Ain spreads his arms out on either side of him like wings, retreating them only when he's set back on the ground. After that, his hands wind back up on Itto's shoulders, and he sort of sways them along with the beat.]
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[ yeah, they're dancing. they're making shit up. they're not moving to anyone else's rhythm or tempo but their own. and honestly it's more fun that way! it's like watching two idiots slam dance instead of slow dance. so when ain tries to dictate their movements, itto is kind of... stiff. less inclined to follow. ]
Anyway. Of course I'm strong. I doubt you've ever met anyone as strong as me.
[ with a spare arm, he flexes. shows off a bicep that stretches the fabric of his sleeve. ]
Right? [ pauses. ] Right???
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Anyway, Itto asks that and Ain just shoots him a soft, teasing grin.]
I don't know... haha, can you flex again and show me one more time?
[ :3c ]
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Uh, yeah! Sure.
[ look, if he's impressing ain? that's a good thing! and it doesn't hurt anyone. unless he like, squeezes him to death in a vice of pure muscle. that would be unfortunate. for now, he'll settle with doing the same with the other arm. ]
Listen. I do a lot of odd jobs and that builds up a lot of strength. Gimmie an example of something you do all the time, I bet I've done it!
[ probably not tbh ]
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Haha... have you ever gone to the Demon Realm in search of the Dark El and then wound up at a circus run by dream demons on the way?
[Ain bets the answer is no, that seems like a uniquely "his idiots" type of shenanigan.]
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anyway he hears words. some of them are recognizable. for example: circus. please applaud. ]
Nah. [ shakes his head. ] But I'm a master at training onikabuto to duel. You might say I'm the best in the business in teaching each beetle how to maximize their potential.
[ nods to himself. it's very true. his win-loss record? awful if you don't count moral victories. ]
Impressed?
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Ooh, a beetle trainer, haha! That's new! How big are they? Have you ever fought one?
[Bugs on Elrios are uh. Massive. Person-sized. So Ain is simply assuming this is how it works.]
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[ and who else has big horns? yeah ]
I'm not gonna beat up on a beetle! I rather pick on things closer to my size. Or have better records than I do.
[ he has lost to many a child and not just in bug duels ]
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[So less impressed than he was, but that's okay, Itto is funny and Ain likes a man who can't differentiate between their ass and their elbow.
He is Twirling his braid around his index finger.]
Mr. Enthusiastic is good in a fight, then? Or... do you lose every battle you're in? Haha!
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[ little cowboy hats. or in this case, probably normal sized ones if the beetles are that big. ]
Oh. Uh, I don't lose my battles. Do I look like a guy who can't hold his own? Do I gotta show you personally how an oni like me fights?
[ looks around. where is his sword. ]
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[Thanks Ain! That's nifty!]
Aww, I don't want to fight you right now, but maybe later? You can show me how strong you are in other ways, though, can't you? You know, to prove yourself.
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Oh. Well, uh. They don't eat anything else? Tofu's probably a good people substitute.
[ he says as a person who thought of the first non-meat protein ]
I can do that. [ sizes ain up ] There isn't a part of me that isn't strong. Pick one and I'll give you a demonstration. Right here, right now!
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[Sizing Itto up as well... he's making it real obvious that his eyes are wandering. There's a laugh, and then:]
What about your legs? You have massive thighs, so I assume that's all muscle?
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Uh, yeah. You can touch them if you want.
[ right??? they have to pass more than just the eye test. come and get them, ain. ]
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He starts fucking squishing Itto's thighs with both hands like he's giving him a massage. Hmmm.]
Haha, wowwww! Do you do four hundred squats a day or something?
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I wish! I don't have time for that, but I'm still really good at it.
[ he'll demonstrate. widening his stance, legs spread out a little past his already broad shoulders, he lowers himself into an almost sumo-esque stance. ]
Gotta have leverage at any given time!
[ this is. also pretty compromising. ]