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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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It's been a while. Sure he has the room at the inn but. ]
Ah, I was thinking of an actual house, not just a potions workshop~ But if you insist on living here in this building, then I suppose I can start adding my touch to it.
[ Not that it's not very cozy as is, but if Affogato is going to stay here, he's got to get some decorations going. Some silks. Some things draped on the wall. He fiddles with his braid in thought. ]
We will need a bottle, a source of heat, water if we wish to make something basic.
[ He's saying all this but frankly kicking his feet up a little. ]
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Mizuki ends up just staring at Affogato when he says he’s going to add things to the building. Like… homey things? Like instead of a house? Wait, he’s having a lot of feelings about this. As in, he wanted a house with Mizuki???? As in, Mizuki had just talked him out of getting himself a whole ass house on accident????????
With him? Wait maybe that’s the part he’s getting stuck on. Or maybe he’s getting stuck on the part that he’d made a mistake in making Affogato think that he can’t get a house for himsef!! With him, though?
Fuck. He hasn’t said anything in a minute, just looking like a fish out of water. He’s already moved on to talking about potions. Is it too late to bring up the previous thing? What is he even supposed to say? “No, no, it’s okay”? But Affogato is allowed to do what he wants? “Sorry, if you want a house, we can do that!”? What’s this “we” nonsense??
…
Flustered, and being basically given the fetch command at this point, Mizuki ruffles around nervously in his bag and pulls out three water bottles (you need three obviously it’s like minecraft!), and then scurries off out of the room for just a moment to bring back the portable campfire kit he’d once gotten for Elsword. ]
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He watches him like a cat would stare at a mouse, his eyes tracking him as he moves around to gather things. Hm. When he's back, he pats the spot beside him, his voice soft and purring. ]
Come here?
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Mizuki sits down. But, like, not next to Affogato like a normal person. No, no, just in his lap. He's very light, at least! Sorry he's like this- ]
Is everything okay?
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Because it also makes it easier to do what he was gonna do.
Which is tug the other into a little cuddle, his voice sugary sweet. Manipulative, though Mizuki won't know that. ]
Of course~ I just wanted to know if it was all right I was planning on moving in. I assumed, but I realized you might not desire that.
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Instinctively, a few tendrils reveal themselves to coil around Affogato's arms. Not defensively -- the opposite, really. They're loose and light like it might be to link arms with an actual jellyfish.
...
Oh. Admittedly, Affogato could've said that in any voice and Mizuki's reaction would be the same! But, boy howdy is the cuddling softening him up rather easily. Not that it's particularly hard to manipulate Mizuki. ]
Uh... [ If he were a normal person, he might tell him "I've only known you for like 20 minutes," but Mizuki just seems a little... embarrassed? Ashamed? Something. It's not shyness - he's clearly lacking in shame in that department. He's just... anxious. He did just get Affogato as a new commander, he doesn't want him to be immediately ran off because Mizuki doesn't meet his standards. He has to learn more about Affogato first! Mold himself to the perfect soldier so
he'll never leavehe won't be a disappointment.He pauses, trying to think, but ultimately just deems that this isn't a choice he can make. As per the usual, really. ]
I don't mind it, really. I just didn't consider it as an option... Do you think that's a good idea.
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Instead he smiles and takes hold of Mizuki's chin with his hand, squishing his cheeks cutely with his fingers and thumb to make him pucker up a little in an adorable fish look. ]
I would not suggest it if I did not consider it a good idea. It behooves us both, after all, to spend as much time together as possible. To get to know one another, if I am to act as your Temporary Commander, and you my Disciple. I was the King's Advisor for many reasons, one of which: my wisdom is impeccable. You would do well to remember that.
[ Little forehead smooch, good boy. ]
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This is why you ended up in a cult, Mizuki.He does his best to nod despite being held. ] I di'n't t'ink you weren't. I trusht you. I jusht wan'ed you t' be shure...
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You are absolutely adorable, and such a good boy. I am absolutely sure. But~
[ His smile sharpens a little, and he taps Mizuki's cheek. ]
As your Commander, I do insist we work a little on your decision making process. Just a bit. For little things. Okay?
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Nonsense, I am a font of patience. We shall work on it slowly over time.
[ Have your hair pet, Mizuki, and lightly played with. Like someone would play with their pets fur. ]
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Why? Why is he being so nice? It's not that Mizuki doesn't believe it's genuine (haha), he just doesn't think of himself as the sort of person that's worth the effort. Affogato is... really a good person, huh?
Mizuki is so happy to have the physical affection, but... ]
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Why did he leave Mizuki behind?When will he be back?
Was he supposed to follow?
Why doesn't he try to contact Mizuki?
Did he do something wrong?
He can't let this one go. ]
Okay~. Then, don't worry. Your orders are my beacon~
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Very good. And I promise to be a Commander you can fully trust and care for~
[ And luckily for Mizuki... he means it. Oh yes, he will use Mizuki just as he used his Disciples, but he genuinely cares for those he takes under his wing. He will pamper Mizuki like he was pampering himself. Only the best from now on for his little jellyfish.
Of course, he has to get to know him better so! ]
How old are you, Mizuki?
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Hm? I turned 22 this March.
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Though learning Mizuki is only a few years younger than himself startles him.
What? ]
Truly? You seem so much younger! You are only a few years my junior.
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And no one elses cause this is now his.Oh, he could kiss Fortuna's feet. ]
Hm! [ It's a musical little sounding hum, pleasant and pleased. ] That will do it, I suppose. Thank you for bringing the items I request as well, but let's just keep relaxing a little longer, hm?
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Mizuki ends up squeezing his arms around him now instead. ]
You're welcome. If none of these work, I'm happy to get something else, too.
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They will work fine, I simply desire to relax.
[ It's been a long weird day, after all. And uh, by relax he means it, he closes his eyes and lounges like he has no cares in the world. Feet up, snuggling his new little pet.
If he falls asleep, no he fucking doesn't. ]
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