Warden Time!

[magicalsplashflare]

Who: Mamika + The Warden Crew! (This could be you!!!)
What: Talking to the Warden
When: Beginning of May
Where: The Forest
Warnings: Will be in the header as they come up

[ Neo Eden is officially gone and everyone is back in the Grove, and Mamika, of course, has been planning her trip to the Forest all last month. She has...a LOT of things prepared. Food and blankets and extra clothes and lanterns and even stuff like hand fans and wilderness books. Overprepped and ready to go! The afternoon before, Mamika writes a message in the notebook. ]

Everyone, please sleep well! Please meet up with me by the well in the morning if you want to talk to the Mister Hooldin.

[ Warden. She's doing her best.

Regardless, she put together a bunch of packs with said stuff shoved in them, and Mamika is handing all of them off to people who show up with a little smile. She's still in her school outfit, but her magical wand is out. She probably intends to transform before they actually go out into the woods. Understandably. ]

Okay! Um... so... I'm not really sure what to expect out there! But... we're gonna do our best to talk to him and hopefully convince him to come to the Grove. Someone might have to talk to Miss Mooselady, too, because I don't think they like each other that much, but... um!! I think we can do this!

We should still have things planned in case things go horribly wrong, though...

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Pre-Adventure Shenanigans

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[lupusxylem]

[Hi, hello, Wolfwood is here because duh. He’s not letting his pink daughter go into the Forest By Herself, are you crazy. He has Liv’s double fangs holstered at his sides as he approaches her, taking the pack she hands him without question.

He will give her a little headpat.]

I can talk to Moder, if y’need me to.

[magicalsplashflare]

I'm sure things will go well, but I think... just in case... we should let her know not to hurt him. I mean... unless he does something really mean, you know?

[lupusxylem]

Yeah, I agree. Ain’t exactly gonna be able to make much progress here if we just immediately attack.

[Which. Let’s be real here, Wolfwood is prepared for it to come to that, because that’s how these things go. But at least THEY shouldn’t be the ones to incite it, if they can help it.]

[ghostharasser]

[Dipper is also here, because obviously we need the double-peel-warden team right? Also he wouldn't dare let Mamika go on some expedition like this alone. We are all the Mamika protection squad here.]

[Dipper comes armed with the Azure Pine, which is holstered at his side like usual. Though he has promised to let taking have a chance, he will in fact, peel this thing again if it puts them in danger.]

Don't worry, I think we can handle it if things go south. Do you have an idea of where we should start looking?

[Where does the Warden live? he doesn't know, actually, he remembered it fucking off after the fight.]

[magicalsplashflare]

Unfortunately, I don't. I thought about asking Miss Zoey, but she'd probably get in trouble with the forest if she told us, so I don't really wanna bother her. But if this place is all about belief and names and stuff, maybe we all gotta do is call for him??

[ghostharasser]

Maybe, though that feels a little like a shot in the dark. It can't hurt to try.

Do you think Moder knows?

[kingincognito]

[ Joshua, too, has opted to come along for this little adventure. It's partially because he's been shoving himself into things to do to keep his mind busy, but also just generally out of concern for what might happen. Going into the forest is no simple or easy task, and the last thing that he wants is for anyone to be hurt. There has been enough hurt in the last few months, and if his presence is enough to turn the tides against it, he will do what he must.

He comes armed with his sword, of course, but also with a little white owl upon his shoulder. She may not be a weapon, but she is a messenger in case something goes horribly wrong. And, on top of that, one of Pure Vanilla's final acts before departing this place had been to attach her as Joshua's familiar, so that he might run his magic through her to prevent it doing harm to his body. She is as much a necessity as his sword. ]

I can heal in case anyone is injured, and I can conjure a ward to protect us, should we need it. Going where we are, we should expect to be in need of both... though, I will certainly hope that we won't be.

[ Willowisp, upon his shoulder, 'hoo's softly as if she understands. ]

[magicalsplashflare]

Oh! Yay! Thank you Mister Firebird!!!! I'm hoping people won't get injured at all, but admittedly I don't know what to expect. I'm hoping everyone gets out okay and we get a new friend, but I know it's a little naive to believe that'll go without any issues...

[kingincognito]

[ Mister Firebird... It's cute. ]

It is always best to be prepared. Especially when going out there. But I will make sure that we all return hale and whole.

[ichoosefight]

Maybe it's just me, but I think if things go south we should probably all run like hell. Right?

[ozmosis]

Only if we know where we're running. Even with a clear head, even in a completely normal forest, navigating can be tricky. If we all scatter in a panic...

[ He trails off with a shrug. They probably get the idea. ]

[ichoosefight]

Wouldn't you normally go back in the direction you came from?

[ She doesn't really do forests, but surely it can't be that much harder than anywhere else, right? ]

[ozmosis]

[ Oscar is here partially out of curiosity, but mostly because Dipper seemed to think he might be interested in talking to this Warden fellow. And really, who is he to argue? He is, as usual, wearing his regular green coat and armed only with his cane. ]

I've had to moderate negotiations before. I'm not familiar with either of them, but I might be able to help.

[magicalsplashflare]

I'm good at them in my world, but... in my world, I used to just be able to use my magic to make everyone be friends. S-so I would really appreciate the help!!

[ozmosis]

[ That's, uh. Concerning? ]

... I'm afraid I'm not that good, but I did do all of my negotiating without magic.

[ So, you know. He's not working at a disadvantage, at least. ]

[ghostharasser]

As long as it doesn't start throwing trees at us again, I'll call that a win.

[But yes, Dipper did in fact ask Oscar to come along because it seemed like something he might be able to contribute to and alsomaybehewantedtohangoutwithhimshutup.]

[lilyberation]

( she's not going with, but she is out of bed for once- she even brushed her hair!- and watching quietly... after a while, she beckons for mamika to come over. )

[magicalsplashflare]

[ And she will absolutely trot over, gripping her wand a little tighter anxiously. Not that she thinks Lily is gonna scold her or anything, but she's just nervous about this whole excursion as a whole. ]

Hi, Miss Flowers. Is everything okay?

[nitrotempered]

[ Bakugo has his stupid Hero Uniform on, despite his usually uncool temper, he's rather mild right now and just here to follow suit for the time being. ]

I'm just here to beat shit up if it comes to it, also, to make sure no one dies.

[magicalsplashflare]

Oh! Hopefully it won't come to that, but I do appreciate you coming along, Mister Hero!

I'm legally obligated to do this

[ichoosefight]

[ It's not any more heinous than some of the costumes Steph has seen. The headpiece is interesting though. She reaches out to poke one of the flaps. ]

Doesn't that feel weird when you move around? They look heavy.

Warden Hunting

[magicalsplashflare]

[ Before going out into the woods, Mamika will transform into something a little more suited for her own combat if needed. Which means everyone is getting briefly flashbanged and covered in candy. Sorry-

Once she's ready, though, she's holding her wand closer to her and staring out into the woods. ]

Alright, I'm going to lead the charge... Once we're in there, I'm going to try to call for the W... [ Pausing to desperately remember its name ] Warden, so... everyone be ready!

[ And if you're not, then she's going without you, sorry- ]

[kingincognito]

[ Candy is possibly the strangest thing to be pelted by when it comes to someone transforming, but it's probably better than flame or ice, all told. Joshua doesn't complain about it, but Willowisp hoots softly in quiet offense, so he lifts a hand to smooth her feathers. ]

Should the worst come to pass, if you see a barrier form, please try to get within it as quickly as possible. Likewise, if you find yourself injured, fall back and I will tend to your wounds.

[ Just to cover some bases. He nods to Mamika - he's ready when she is. ]

[lupusxylem]

[Girl do you have to explode into candy everywhere every time...well at least if they ever start to starve to death for whatever reason due to food scarcity they know who to go to, at least for a temporary fix.]

Yeah. Best we stick together, considerin'.

[The Warden is NO fucking joke, but most of them here know this to be true.]

Ready when you are.