fablecottage | TDM #4

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TDM #4

fable test drive meme #4

// away with the fairies

In your land, there may be stories of the Fae taking people away. Perhaps you haven't heard of the Fae at all, or perhaps you are more familiar with them than others. No matter how well acquainted you are with the Fae, everyone around you has experienced the same fate tonight: Being taken by them. Partially, at least. For they did not want to kidnap anyone from their home and take them away from the life they knew. In a small jar of fairy dust, part of your soul was taken in the night and brought to a magical village by the name of Fable.

On arrival, the Fae release you from the jar before waving their magic wands, and materialise this taken little part of you into a brand new you. From here onwards, your new life begins, shared among all sorts of magical creatures. Here, you will be allowed to grow, thrive and enjoy the bounties provided to you by these mysterious and wonderful creatures. In exchange, they ask for a share of the magical fruit that you grow in your garden, donated to their dragon overseer in exchange for rewards. After a briefing on your new life, you understand things as best as you possibly can. Now, it's time to settle into a brand new cottagecore life.

Welcome to Fable.

// arrival

Now that you are a resident of Fable, you have a brand new cottage, a garden, and a few tools to use! There's not an awful lot in your cottage, though: Just a cardboard box, a lamp, a cassette tape and a single bed. Fear not, though! By participating in friendly tasks, your cottage will look great in no time.

Something sparkly catches your attention before you realise it's a message board, advertising an array of tasks for bonus fruit. Did this thing appear out of nowhere just now? That must be the case, since you can swear it wasn't there a second ago. The board may inspire you to go out there and mingle. It seems that the monthly tasks are geared towards friendliness to welcome this new season!

april showers & pretty flowers

// treacherous thunderstorm

Around this time of year, the weather in Fable can certainly get hectic. While magic can only do so much to tidy the remaining fallen leaves off the ground, there's nothing like a doozy of a downpour to really sweep everything fresh and new. With all of the new flowers that have been growing in Fable, a lot of rainwater is certainly needed to give them all a drink. The dragons and storm spirits have been brewing up a torrential downpour scheduled to fall all over Fable and beyond - along with some strong winds. Are you prepared for the occasion?

From cottage to cottage, roof tiles rattle and leaves are swept away. It is advised to not go outside during this storm period, and if you're caught in the rain, to take shelter immediately! If you can't reach your cottage in time, there are other village landmarks to take shelter beneath. The thunder is very loud and the wind is strong enough to knock someone off their feet. It might be best to keep close to people in this weather - going out alone could be very dangerous. And if you're cooped up inside with a friend or a stranger, why not get to know them to pass the time?

It is important to be wary of the lightning. If someone gets struck by lightning, they will not die - but they will experience an injury and a magical feedback loop which swaps their personality! The cure for this problem is rainwater tea - a remedy which is advertised throughout the town's message boards as a precaution for any unlucky residents. The affected person will be lightning charged, causing them to receive an electric shock every time their hands are near water, which will make brewing tea impossible. Someone who has struck will need to rely on another person to brew the tea for them. A lightning-shaped scar will mark the person who got struck wherever they were affected.

After the storm ceases, there may be property damage such as collapsed gates, fallen fences, missing roof tiles and even an injury or two! Oh no! As compensation for enduring such a hearty storm - the realm's overseer, Prism, provides brand new repairing tools to those who had taken damage.

// flowers of kanshi

After enduring such a horrendous downpour, you definitely feel the urge to get out of town. The residents of Fable gossip endlessly about how stunning the cherry blossoms are in Kanshi this time of year, and the fairies practically insist that you go.

Upon arrival, you can see that Kanshi has received quite a beating from the storm. The winds and rain have blown cherry blossom petals all over the place - in the streets, rivers, and they're covering the buildings. You can see all sorts of tiny magical creatures making their best efforts to clean up, part of you wonders why they aren't using magic.

You feel a tap on the shoulder, and realise that it's a tiny sakura dragon sitting perched on you.

"Hi," they say, "I hope it's not too much to ask, but ... could you help us out here?"

You did come here to relax, so you may be a little bit hesitant at first. Still, you'll allow the dragon to continue.

"Kanshi normally has a dusting of petals here and there, but this is just too much for us to deal with on our own. If you help us gather petals, we'll offer you free access to our hot springs and restaurants. We'll even use the petals to craft furniture for you."

That's not a bad suggestion. Besides, it would be difficult to enjoy a trip here with petals covering the place. Once you agree to the dragon's request, you are given a fishing net to catch petals on the ground, in the water and in the air.

// sakura springs

Finally! It's time to relax. The sakura dragons were true to their word - in addition to the furniture gifted in exchange for the petals you collected, you have access to all of Kanshi's most favoured attractions!

There are incredible restaurants with shiba inu chefs ready to tailor to your every desire! The dining can be enjoyed in outdoor cafés surrounded by flowers, evening restaurants - and even an izakaya (alcohol & food bar) with food and drink available all night. It seems that the residents of Kanshi are very grateful for all the effort taken to clean up their home. If you want to spend the night here, even, the owners of the ryokan (traditional inns) will be glad to accommodate any guests. There are many beautiful wonders all across Kanshi, but one of the most renowned attractions are the hot springs. These incredible buildings feature indoor pools, outdoor waterways and rivers to bathe in which rejuvenates and uplifts anyone who steps in these waters. It's no wonder that creatures travel from all over just to bathe in them!

For every thread you write, you will receive cherry blossom furniture for your cottage! Feel free to leave a comment here to redeem these once you've written 5 tags in your thread! Since our TDMs are considered game canon, if you choose to app, these rewards will cross over with you when you join the game!

Let's see what the attractions of Kanshi have in store!

The Flower Cafés are sooooo cute! Situated outside, these charming cafés offer spectacular views of Kanshi's flower fields. All of the food and drinks arrive in incredibly charming pastel colours! (Even the savoury stuff!) Enjoying time in the café while surrounded by all of this pollen will cause a flower to bloom in your hair every time you smile! When they sprout, it's a very ticklish sensation - which might make you smile a lot. This ticklish pollen can be treated with a swim. Good thing there's a hot spring nearby!

The Restaurants have no shortage of incredible food! Whether you would like to order off the set menu, a conveyor belt or destroy all-you-can eat, every option is available. The more food you consume, the more you will feel the urge to open up and talk about yourself. Even things you might not normally be so inclined to tell strangers...!

The Izakaya Bars are the perfect spots for any adults who love good food and good alcohol. There are no innocuous effects from the food and drink ... apart from the house special - cherry plum sake! It is everyone's favourite drink in Kanshi and all-time best seller. Consuming the sake will cause any of the following effects: giggles, excessive compliments, tingly sensations, increased stamina and the urge to overshare your thoughts.

The Hot Springs are beloved by all of Kanshi's locals and beyond. These huge, towering buildings are crafted with wood and feature private indoor pools, outdoor waterfall pools and smaller pools which are connected by streams. In order to allow guests to bathe in peace, the mythological & animal villagers of Kanshi have granted their guests from Fable to have an area all to themselves. They have also provided care packages to the guests! They contain a variety of scented bath salts to choose from. Each salt type has an (undisclosed) effect once in use. The Rose Scented Salts will make someone feel warm, friendly and affectionate. The Vanilla Bean Salts will make someone feel confident and talkative. Their mood will also be enhanced - whether it's a happy kind or melancholic kind. And the Warming Lavender Salts, surprisingly, will give someone the tail and ears of an animal!

over the rainbow

// a rainsplosion

You were likely more than aware of the intense storm that happened earlier. Just when you figure that everything is settled, you are interrupted by a group of frantic fairies flittering through Fable's village.

"Quick! Quick! Come with us! You've gotta see it!"

See what, exactly? Once you have the opportunity, you ask these excitable fae why they're in such a hurry.

"There's gonna be an explosion! A magic explosion!" ... Is that even safe?

"You know the storm? The huge storm? Well - a lot of it was magic, you know! The storm spirits created something magnificent to tidy up winter and blow everything away. And then the dragons and unicorns got involved, and they all started playing in the clouds and had a magic fight! This one cloud is so full of magic - it's going to explode! You've got to come and see it! Nothing bad will happen ... we think! But if it does, we'll fix the problem right up with our magic! Promise!"

Can you really trust the fairies to keep their promise...? But a magical explosion does sound pretty cool. Perhaps against your better judgement, you agree to go.

On the mountainside, you see it - a huge looming storm cloud flickering with rainbow colours and streaks of lightning. There are a few dragons flying nearby, with a heavy layer of anticipation in the air. You can hear laughter from the creatures, which might reassure you that you aren't in any real danger. And then--

The cloud EXPLODES with a fantastic BOOM!

You have to admit - it does look pretty incredible! Just as you take a moment to admire the rainbow explosion, the magical shockwaves blast out and phase through you which causes an immediate effect...! Uh oh?!

Depending on which colour of the magical rainbow blast hits you, a different effect will occur:

Being hit with the colour Red will cause you to kiss the person you see next! Oh, my!

Being hit with the colour Orange will transform you into a merperson! Which is great, except ... you can't see any water around here! Maybe someone can carry you to water.

Being hit with the colour Yellow will give you an animal ears and tail of your choice. So cute! But you also feel the urge to follow the instincts and behaviours of said animal to some degree, too.

Being hit with the colour Green will summon enemies for you to fight! Yikes! From the shadows, monsters manifested out of your worst fears will come to life before trying to attack you - you've been given a weapon to defend yourself, but it would be better if you battled them with another person!

Being hit with the colour Blue will make you spontaneously burst into tears. It seems like nothing can stop you from crying, either - but comfort from another will ease the pain.

Being hit with the colour Purple will cause all of your inner thoughts to hover above your head in a thought bubble. Let's hope you aren't thinking of anything too strange at the moment ...

In a standard fairytale way, all effects end at midnight. Those cheeky fairies didn't keep their promise after all!

Welcome to Fable's fourth TDM!
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Which means all rewards for fruit & furniture can be used in the game if you apply!

New arrivals have a cottage, a network device, the clothes on their back and a single item from home.
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1

[Well. For someone who uses the old magic in his daily life, being taken by a faerie is downright terrifying! So much so that, instead of inspecting his new house or looking around the little town, he immediately climbs a tree and hides in between the branches.

Anybody who walks by might feel the sensation of being watched, and if they look around they might be able to spy a pair of icy blue eyes peering out at them from the leaves.]

2

[A thunderstorm has already started, and some unfortunate soul must have gotten caught under a village landmark while trying to avoid the rain. That poor soul isn't Lalli, though. No, Lalli shows up a few moments later, hood up (left) and clearly looking for a place to stay. Strange though, you might expect to hear the 'tap tap tap' of his feet on the path, but somehow he manages to move without making a sound.

Soon he'll join whoever is under the overhang, scooting in wherever he can fit without asking the other person to move.

Then he shakes his body with a mighty shake, not unlike what a cat or a dog might do when they're wet, flinging water all over the place. Including at whoever is standing nearby. Whoops.]

3

[Magical explosions? Sure, Lalli will go see those. Even if it's coming from faeries and he's slightly distrustful of them. He's not the only one nearby though, so he'll say something to the person next to him.]

Be ready to run. They wouldn't have told us about this if they weren't up to something.

[Mind, the cloud explosion is indeed beautiful. But the shockwave coming their way? That's worrying.]

[(OOC: I'm going to RNG colors for what Lalli gets hit with. If you don't want a specific color, let me know and I'll exclude it from the RNG.

ALSO I forgot to specify at first, but anyone who can sense or feel magic will be able to tell that Lalli has magic too, and it is vaguely cat-shaped.)]

Edited 2023-04-09 23:39 (UTC)

[ There's a moment after finding himself in this new...dream?world that Hector just stands there. Staring. At nothing. There are bags under his eyes, and his shoulders sag. Really? Really? He understands why he's been brought here. He gets it. It's why anyone wants him to do anything, really. He has little room to argue with the fairies.

But he probably could've used another week of sleep.

Sigh. ]

> taking shelter

[ Someone has a terrible habit of wandering around outside for extended periods of time, even when he shouldn't be. So Hector, unfortunately, isn't home when the storm descends upon Rhyme, and he's stuck outside. While he's found himself a little rocky overhang for shelter, that doesn't mean much when the wind is strong enough that the droplets are practically vertical.

Or strong enough to knock people over. The big stick he's found is stuck firmly into the ground, and he holds on tightly as he extends his free hand into the storm--towards whoever he sees stuck out there. ]

Hey! Over here! Get out of the storm!

[ He's got druid magic to help if need be, but... We'll see. ]

> storm cleanup

[ Hector literally just got here and now his little cottage is a mess. Please. He just wants a break.

Despite his fancy attire, he isn't actually all that opposed to hard work. He'll be quietly clearing the debris from his yard and repairing his fence. His work isn't professional, but it's workable. Regardless of his skill level, when he reaches a break in his concentration he'll glance up at his neighbor to see how they're doing, and he'll call out-- ]

Need a hand?

> adult juice

[ Where else to find the alcoholic, but at the izakaya?

The change of scenery hasn't really changed anything--made it worse, if anything. It's hard to tell how much of the cherry plump sake Hector has gone through at this point; when he sees someone new come into the bar, he turns and gestures to the empty seat beside him, sliding a second cup towards the spot. ]

C'mon, take a seat. Not often I get to sit beside someone so good looking.

[ He's also shameless, btw. ]

> wildcard

[ I'm not picky. Hector will absolutely be wandering around, probably snooping around in places he shouldn't be. Whatever wacky scenario you come up with, he could have reasonably found himself there. Surprise me! ]

1. take cover

[ No one ever plans to be caught out in a storm, and it wasn't as if Dorothea had intentionally ignored the warnings, but she had errands to run that afternoon and an overcast sky had never stopped her before. Of course, by the time she ducks under the shelter of the vine-covered bench swing, she's soaked to the skin and shivering. When she spots you out in the downpour, she waves you under the modest shelter. ]

Come on, get out of the rain. This isn't much, but it's better than nothing.

2. kanshi

[ If you ask Dorothea to describe what a dragon ought to look like, she'll paint you a picture of words; they're immense, ferocious creatures with teeth like swords and slashing claws and great, leathery wings. The delicate little petal wings of the sakura dragons don't match that description at all, and she's immediately charmed.

If you happen to cross paths with her while she's helping them clean up all the excess cherry blossoms, you'll find her crouching beside a little pond, scooping up the petals with her net. When she spots you, she reaches out with a request. ]

Would you hold my hand a moment? If I lean out any farther I'll fall in, but there's a clump of petals there that I just can't reach.

3. orange you glad--

[ Dorothea is quickly learning that following fairies is a gamble. The little things had insisted, wanting her to see the fantastic explosion of magic, but her curiosity has not served her well in this case. Being bowled over by a powerful wave of energy is never fun, and especially when you can't get back up again on account of the lower half of you turning into a fish's tail. ]

Can someone help me? Please?

[ What is even happening? Why does she already feel like she's drying out? Why did she have to become part fish when she hates fish? All pressing questions. Even more pressing--will you help this girl get to the water? ]

4. wildcard

[ If none of the above prompts tickle your fancy, make something up and I'll play along. you can message me here or on discord at mochi#1888. ]

( A 💰 Treacherous Thunderstorm )

[ Dal is still not over the fact that he’s somehow in some grand magical hallucination. Did his plane to the States crash? At least Neon is here with him — even if this is all in his head.

Okay, he knows it’s not in his head but thinking like it is helps him process all the crazy things and the reality bending revelations that an experience like this brings.

That being said, Dal is left far from his cottage when the storm starts and at first he’s not too worried as he starts to head in the direction of his new home but then the wind really picks up. The thunder actually seems to vibrate through him and the lightning strikes have him catching his breath, hair almost standing on ends.

Being that he can barely stay upright against the wind he trudges to the closest cottage door and knocks loudly — just so it can be heard over the storm. ]

( B 💰 Sakura Springs )

( 1 - Flower Cafes )

[ Dal is more than happy to settle into one of the cafes and get himself some teas and pastries. Probably more than he should have. It smells nice and looks like something out of some game that he never really had time to play (or well, didn’t make time to play that is).

Before long he’s starting to feel ticklish sensations all over his head — he’s apt to smiling a lot to start with. He starts patting his head, his face scrunching up in confusion — at least he gets a small reprieve from more popping up, right? ]

( 2 - The Hot Springs + Lavender Salts )

[ The hot springs were also a temptation that Dal is happy to give into and he looks through the care package he’d been given, selecting the Lavender. He starts in a small area with the salt and after a few ducking under the water and relaxing the ticklish sensation and the petals are no longer an issue. He runs his fingers through his hair —

Well, the solution couldn’t just be simple could it? No, he’s now sporting fennec fox ears and a tail.

Maybe he’s not as bothered by this as he should be… hopefully he gets a chance to show a certain someone. In any case, he does make his way to one of the outdoor waterfall pools, to enjoy the sound along with a swim.

And maybe he’ll look weird but he definitely keeps rubbing his ears periodically. ]

( C 💰 A Rainsplosion - Green )
cw: mentions of homophobia, abuse by a parent definitely will come up.

[ At first, Dal is fascinated by the cloud that explodes and all the colors blasting out but they come closer and then a green patch shoots through Dal.

The enemies that soon form are all in the same shape of a regular man in a suit, sneering at Dal in disgust. Dal’s not even noticed the weapon he’s been given and he’s a bit paralyzed at the sight of the figure. ]

Dad…

( D 💰 Wildcard )

[ Open to anything else too! Willing to switch styles/tenses and the like. Feel free to hit me up on plurk

poetanarchy or discord at poetanarchy#7331 ]

flower café

[ On his lookout for a quiet place to read, Alhaitham comes across one of the Flower Cafés and that's how his little quest comes to a satisfying end. The place reminds him of home just a little bit which doesn't really weigh on his decision, but it's somewhat comforting. Well, that's what he thought at first, but an half an hour in said café proves how wrong he was. The pollen doesn't seem to affect him, but other customers just keep smiling and laughing. It doesn't bother him too much when the burst of laughter is an occasional thing, but the rush hour makes a cacophony of laughter fill his ears and makes it impossible to focus.

He also happens to be the only person without flowers in his hair. So far, it's been impossible to discern whether laughing or smiling makes them bloom, and since this is quite an interesting effect, Alhaitham won't shy away from approaching someone nearby to investigate this matter. ]

Smile.

[ He's no longer asking. ]

izayaka bar

[ The primal urge to have a drink after everything that has unfolded so far is irresistible, so Alhaitham's next stop is the bar. This place, on the other hand, makes him think about what he read about the Inazuma region. The passing thought that it would be nice to have a drink with Kaveh, Cyno, and Tighnari here leaves him wincing just for a moment. They are loud, but they're good company. Not that he would tell them that directly in the first place.

Alhaitham's drink of choice is the house special, no less. After downing two cups of cherry plum sake and having some snacks, he just... starts to giggle all of a sudden. It's not the only effect that hits him and whoever is sitting close is going to learn quite soon what the other one is. ]

You have very good posture.

[ How was that an excessive compliment, it is a mystery. He'll get there! ]

rainsplosion

[ Alhaitham can't be the only one who didn't really plan being hit by a rainbow explosion today. There's little to be done now that he's covered in purple. At first, he doesn't realize that his thoughts are visible to everyone... and even when he does, it won't really bother him. Others might catch him thinking the following:

A. Just how many merpeople live in this land? I must find the nearest library.
B. I need to figure out where I can get some soup.
C. That person will have a hard time washing their clothes clean. Not my problem. ]

wildcard

[ Anything goes! Feel free to hit me up with a different prompt or I can write a custom starter!! PM this journal/PP me at koohii for plotting! ]

arrival

[ One of the fairies is still in the middle of explaining things when this little green guy raises his arm. At first, nothing is happening... but just a few moments later the fairy is yanked left and right in the air and Grogu is making soft giggly sounds. If you think that fairy bullying is over, the next thing that comes will make it clear that it's, in fact, not the end of it. Grogu makes the fairy hover closer so he can grab it and...

He's about to put them in his mouth. This definitely requires intervention. ]

petals

[ After giving that unforgettable first impression, Grogu finds himself waddling around Kanshi. When a tiny sakura dragon perches on top of his head, it might seem that they will get the fairy treatment. Actually, nothing disturbing happens and Grogu agrees to help out by making a cooing sound. He leaves the fishing net by—someone else might make a better use of it, anyway. Instead, he's going to try using the force to gather as many petals as possible.

It might look like he's doing absolutely nothing, considering he's just standing there with his tiny arm reaching out. After a few minutes, however, there's a large pile of cherry blossom petals right next to him. ]

restaurant

[ This might as well be heaven. Who would have thought that an eternal paradise awaits on a conveyor belt, no less? Grogu jumps up to take a seat next to it, but it takes just a few minutes for him to climb on top of the conveyor belt and have a ride of his life.

Hello. Was your order a little creature? He's cooing a lot, too—not even Grogu is immune to the effects of the delicious food. ]

rainsplosion

[ Grogu has never looked more offended in his life—he was green enough before the rainsplosion stained his robes with more green, no less. To make matters worse, two clone troopers appear. Grogu ignores the weapon—a lightsaber—and decides to focus on dodging for the time being. At least their aim is terrible, so he's doing great for the time being, but he could definitely use a little help here! ]

wildcard

[ If you'd rather do something else with Grogu, just hit me up with your own starter! I'd love to write custom starters, too! PM this journal/PP me at koohii for plotting! Probably not apping, but who knows...??? ]

Izayaka Bars.

( though in his early twenties, neon has been fortunate enough to visit half the world long before he was legal to drink in most of them. while it's hard for him to really buy into the concept of his body going into autopilot during such an important move ( look, his father is the CEO of the most influential media conglomerate, having come up from being the head of their theme parks division. of course neon's known about the secrets of immersive themed entertainment since he was at least five years old. ), he's more than willing to play along for dal's sake since they had been lucky enough to show up together.

the bars seem like a good place to explore while he and dal have gone their separate ways for the day, so pop a squat next to the long-haired and lanky boy perched at the counter. he's probably already in the middle of telling a story over sake. )

Trecherous Thunderstorm.

( considering his stature and the broadness of his shoulders, neon is surprisingly easy to knock over.

he's clutching a frankly useless umbrella, now turned inside out. look, it wasn't like he wasn't prepared even if he hadn't particularly heeded anyone's, not even the weather's, warnings. his curiosity has gotten the better of him and he had been curious about getting a lay of the land.

barely able to see through the rain ( and the hair that's fallen in his eyes, practically glued to his forehead ), he tries to shove his way towards the nearest building, shoulder pressed against the door to try to push it open. )

Ayo, coming through...

🦝

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1. Arrival

[ Ah yes. The very mainstream Isekai premise has befall upon herself and now a certain Yae Miko is here to enjoy the ride. Or not, actually. Because while they sold like hotcakes in her own world, they had polluted the publishing so much that they had become too generic for Yae — and Yae Miko doesn't do run of the mill shit.

So here she is trying to avoid the flag while having her own share of fun. Yes, that equals posting a "In need of warmth of a hot individual to cuddle and share a moment with 💓 — Your new neighbor, Y.M."

Now to wait inside her small hobo cottage... Whu- What are you talking about??? She totally doesn't prepare a childish prank or something with some dusts and sands that she picked while walking around the area??? ]

2a. Oh sweet a thunderstorm

[ Well, isn't this a familiar sight? Turns out even in this place, thunderstorm is still the same : Loud, flashy, and nostalgic... In a sense — Something that she knows would happen in Inazuma whenever Ei was on her days PMS-ing or just being moody. Speaking of Ei though... While she's stuck inside this random shelter with some people, why not ask the related things at them? ]

Hey, do you know what happened to people who get struck by thunders of this degree?

[ Is this a trick question? Is this??? ]

2b. Karma is kind of a bitch.

[ So one way or another, to sate her curiosity, guess who actually actively tried to get herself zapped by an incoming thunder? Yep, this pink haired lady here is the correct answer. Jokes on her, she learned it the hard way that even though her Vision is still working like a charm to pretty much negate the injury, Yae never thought of the side effect.

Which brings us here. So instead of the usual mischievous, confident, sly woman, we now have a veeeery awkward pink haired girl curling her toe on the corner being a scaredy cat like she was some sort of moe heroine from those generic romcom mangas. If you pay close attention enough at the corner of one random building, you can see her pink strand peeking out from there, clearly being very nervous at even making any form of contact.

Pls help. ]

3. Izakaya Bar

[ Just like back in Inazuma, chilling by the counter, sipping on the recommended sakes would be Yae's preferred way of ending her day. As opposed to the previous prompt, thankfully Yae has returned to her normal personality as she addresses you — someone who happen just sit close by. ]

So, how many times...?

[ Yes, that's how vague she said it. But surely with this being a bar for adult, it's certainly a normal conversation, right? Especially with the sake acting... ]

thunderstorm;

[ Belle is nothing if not resourceful. Even if this whole thing was unexpected for her (although, suddenly waking up in new worlds isn't entirely out of the ordinary for her, and trust, it's been way worse), she adapts fairly quickly, and even if her cottage is bare, it's not long before there's a semblance of home. So, when she hears chatter via the message board about rainwater tea, she's quick to seek out a recipe. during the storm and for a bit too long after, anyone passing by will see a row of jars sitting toward the edge of her fence, filled to the brim with water. If they need one (or some company!), they're more than welcome to knock and ask. Anything to help, right?

After the storm, however, Belle takes a peek out of her window and surveys the damage — and damage there is. A few broken fence posts isn't the worst, but they are somewhat out of Belle's wheelhouse. When she finds the tools, though, a new sense of determination falls over her, and she picks up that hammer and the nails with utmost confidence.

It's all easier said than done, though, as Belle quickly finds out when, crouching in the muddy grass, she slips, and her fence post slips, landing with a dull squish.

Other beams of the fence wobble. She may have made this worse. ]

rainsplosion;

[ How long are these flowers going to stay in her hair? Because Belle loves them. She never considered pink to be her color, but she's truly a fashion icon as she sips her iced tea, blossoms decorating her curls. The whole atmosphere is so delightful that she had no qualms following the fairies to the mountainside, even as she does register the risk of danger. Nothing like being on the front lines, right?

The display itself is astounding, and Belle watches it, awestruck, eyes wide as she watches the dance of the dragons, the flicker of the cloud, the beams of light —

The beams of light. The light heading right toward her.

Belle's surroundings blaze bright, vivid red, and instinctively, she lifts her arms over her eyes to cover herself. But it passes with a gust of wind before going calm and quiet.

She pauses. Checks her hands, turning her palms up and down. Takes a sip of her tea. It's fine, right?

Everyone begins to scatter, and with one last look to the sky, Belle assumes the display is over. With everyone so clustered together, it's hard to catch a glimpse at one person in particular until her shoulders bump with someone on the trail down. ]

Sorry. [ She looks at them, smiles politely. Everyone's so polite here. And then — wait.

She stops, heart leaping into her throat. Seemingly propelled by their own accord, her legs hurry after the person. ] Sorry, have we — [ And she is going in for the kill. The kiss, I mean. ]

wildcard;

[ open to other prompts if any catch your fancy!! if you have any questions, feel free to shoot me a dm ♥ ]

[Arrival]

[It's a lot to take in.

Upon release from the jar, Yuya spends a while arguing with the fairies and demanding to go back. It isn't until they show him the reflect of the other ~~real?~~ Yuya that he quiets.

Eventually, after hours of moping, he bothers to actually engage with the place he's found himself in now. He... can't be the only one this has happened to, right?

When it seems like he can reasonably interrupt someone, he approaches them.] Uh--excuse me. Can I ask how long you've been here?

[Flowers of Kanshi]

[After the storm made a mess around his cottage as a terrible welcoming gift, Yuya isn't exactly excited by the prospect of more cleaning. But... they're cute little dragons asking for help. And how is he supposed to tell him to haul away all these (comparatively) big petals themselves?

He accepts the fishing net and gets right to work swinging it around by its handle--perhaps with too much vigor to try and catch as many of the ones blowing in the air as he can in one swift move.

Focused as he is, he doesn't realize when anyone else is closely passing by--until his net is swinging right for them.]

[Explosion]

It's going to what?

[The explanation for why a storm is causing a massive explosion is going in one ear and out the other as he just stares agape at the fairies--and then the cloud they seem to entranced by. He watches it with far more apprehension.

Although the initial seconds of the burst is beautiful, the resounding boom and shockwave are far greater than anticipated. He was expecting, like, a firework, but as it all hits he flinches and covers his ears to protect them from the noise.

Well, what were his ears. In the time he's bracing for it, yellow washes over him and something uncomfortable shifts on his head and extends from his spine. He pulls his hands back, bewildered, and looks at them first before the bushy tail of a fox curls around his view. And it's connected to him.

He screams.]

[Wildcard]

[Something else strike your fancy? Feel free to set a scene or shoot me a PM!]

[// treacherous thunderstorm]

[It might be raining so badly outside but he can't leave the potted flowers he set out to be ruined by the overabundant downpour! It will batter the fragile petals and drown out the roots and Basil just can't sleep knowing that his flowers could get destroyed overnight because of that.

That is why a young boy can be found outside desperately trying to cover his potted flowers with tarps or anything else he can find. Or trying to get the pots into his cottage before it's too late. He looks battered by the wind and rain and about ready to be blown away by like twig but... He can't stop now...!]

Don't worry... I won't let the water wash any of you away!

[// a rainsplosion]

[Seeing the explosion of colour in the sky is breathtaking. Basil watches with wide eyes and for a moment he feels like he might cry at just how pretty it is. If only he could share this view with his friends... How would Sunny like it? He thinks that maybe the other boy would like to see something so pretty...

Basil is lost in his thoughts. He doesn't catch the blast of yellow that hits him in the back of the head. And just like that Basil suddenly sprouts fuzzy fluffy cat ears and a tail to match.]

Wh...?? What just happened to me? [He reaches up to touch his new kitty ears with a blink of shock.] What's on my head? Are these... real??

1. What a thundering time!

[What a bother. Hu Tao really should have known better than to go outside when it looked like it was about to rain. With a heavy sigh, it seems that she didn't have a choice but to venture outside in hopes that the lightening wouldn't get anywhere near her.

Run as she might but she could see the various flashes of light near her. Fearing for the worse, she tried to run as fast as she could! Looking for shelter, it seems that she might have made a mistake. With the wind blowing so quickly, she might had a tree branch hitting her face.

Come and help her out?]

2. The Izakaya Bars

[What a time to be alive as she ventured into the bars! So far, this place seemed to have really good food for her and everything seemed to lively! And yet, there was one problem!]

...I'm not supposed to be in here, aren't I?

[After all, as she looked at the drinks and then everyone else? She was trapped in an awkward postion.]

3. Cloud go boom!

[Well. Magical explosions weren't unheard of in her world. It certainly was pretty to look at and yet, she also knows that something dangerous might be lurking in those clouds.]

Then shall we get going? The faster we run, the faster we might be able to avoid the effects this cloud!

[ooc: I'll rng the colors!]

4. Wildcard

[Surprise me!]

I. Flowers of kanshi

Without regret
They fall and scatter…
Cherry blossoms
-Kobayashi Issa

[Truthfully, Ayaka doesn't put up much resistance when the fairies suggest the trip to her. As soon as they'd mentioned the flowers, she'd been... well, eager isn't perhaps the best word for such a member of the Kamisato clan, but Ayaka had been more than happy to indulge their request. Especially from such a sweet looking creature at that! Plus, the promise of the gathered petals being turned into furniture as a sort of token of remembrance? It's too lovely for Ayaka to resist.

After all, Cherry blossoms are truly lovely to behold. Their lives beautiful, but tragically short. Theses ones especially shortened by the ferocity of the storm. Being able to turn them into something more? There's a practical poetry to it that touches Ayaka's soul.

Of course Ayaka doesn't run to gather petals, it would be unbecoming. Instead she methodically starts to clean moving in straight lines, she's intent on gathering the petals with efficiency and dignity. Only... she's so intent on gathering, that Ayaka doesn't fully paying attention to where she's going or the fact that there are other people about.

Which is how she's managed to bonk someone on the head, while catching a falling petal. Which is horrifying, truly. Startled, Ayaka can only stare with wide eyes for a few moments before breaking into a fairly low bow.]

My sincerest apologies. I have been far too lax in my awareness. I hope you are unharmed?

[Truthfully it's the gentlest of bonks. It's not like she's gathering petals vigorously. Still, Ayaka looks truly upset, clearly very apologetic for doing such an unseemly thing.]

II. A Flower Café

Sakura, sakura
They fall in the dreams
Of sleeping beauty
-Yosa Buson

[Now that the little dragons have insisted she's done more than enough, it's finally time to rest. Which to Ayaka means it's time to try some of the local delicacies that are surely only available during the cherry blossom season. Plus, what better way to enjoy the view of the blossoms than while enjoying a lovely cup of tea?

Which is why on the ground by her chair there is a small bag. She's kept a small amount of the blossoms for her own use. While they last, she'd love to try her hand at making things like the tea or the other delicacies one might make with cherry blossoms should you have the skill to do so. Of course, Ayaka isn't skilled enough, but she's willing to try. Maybe it's a skill she can learn now that she's far removed from the responsibilities of her clan. Not that she'd ever willfully shirk on her duties or, archons forbid, leave her clean. But since that's the position she's in currently what else can she do? Feel free to trip over the bag as desired, or just approach the young woman sitting quietly lost in thought even before the flowers have a chance to bloom.

Sipping her tea, she sits in silence watching the view. Eventually, a small contented smile crossing her lips. Which leads to the quietest of giggles.]

Oh!

[One hand goes up to her hair, feeling... is that a flower? Or even several? Startled, the giggles taper off fairly quickly due to her surprise. Turning to a person sitting nearby, she's quite earnest as she asks.]

Excuse me. My apologies for interrupting you, but I was hoping you could answer a question for me?

[But since it's Ayaka, of course she'll wait for permission before even asking them.]

III. The Hot Springs

Soothing waters froth
Kanshi hospitality
Always remembered
-Kamisato Ayaka

[Truthfully, Ayaka would have found her way to the Hot Springs even if she hadn't needed their services. But once she's found out that's the only way to stop the flowers on her head from potentially spreading to others, she's even more keen to take a relaxing soak.

Only the choices all sound lovely. How is she to choose? Ayaka stares at the options before turning to a fellow traveler. Usually she'd smile politely, but right now she can only give a small bow in greeting.]

Forgive me for intruding, but I find I'm having trouble deciding which option to choose. Could I trouble you for some assistance?

IV. A Rainsplosion

The snow of yesterday
That fell like cherry blossoms
Is water once again
-Gozan

[Ayaka tries to resist their urging, but she's truthfully too polite to say no. So she finds herself outside after all. The cloud truly looks beautiful in a strange, ethereal way. Is she alone? Or are there people nearby? RNG will be plucked at random, for those interested.]

V. Wildcard

To be strangers no longer
Encounters bring new friends close
A pleasure, surely
-Kamisato Ayaka

[Any other prompts are welcome! Or make something up of your own if you'd like.]

Edited 2023-04-14 01:42 (UTC)

1. Arrival
[ For someone used to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, a place like this is... kind of surreal, honestly. It's so beautiful here, and so calm, and the air smells of greenery and petrichor and some flower (flowers?) she can't identify.

She's been given a little cottage and there are oranges growing on trees in her yard. This honestly isn't so bad, but it's... kind of lonely, especially after she'd been lucky enough to form a group of friends like the Phantom Thieves.

Spotting someone coming down the path that leads past her cottage, Ann leans against the fence that separates her yard from the road and gives a wave. ]

Hi there. It looks like we're going to be neighbors. I'm Ann!

2. all you can eat
[ She might not look it, but Ann is a big eater, so being given the opportunity to indulge at an all-you-can-eat buffet is a dream come true. Beyond that, watching adorable shiba inus running around and checking on customers, refilling beverages and so on, well... it's just so stinkin' cute! She can hardly stand it.

Anyway, there's room at her table to take a seat, and when you do, she points at something on your plate. ]

What's that? It looks delicious!

3. hot spring episode
[ There's nothing like a relaxing dip in a hot bath after a long day of picking up petals and, perhaps, overindulging a bit at dinner. Ann stretches her legs and sighs as she sinks into the water up to her chin, hair piled up into a messy topknot. Why don't you join her in the steaming spring water? She'll make room for you--she's in an especially good mood, likely due to the rose-scented salts she added to the bath. ]

1. I have a feeling we're not in Teyvat anymore
[ The first thing that you learn as the Traveler is that 'home' is not a place. ~~It's the friends you make along the way.~~ ~~No, really.~~

There's no way to tell how long she's been on the move, hopping from world to world, meeting people and invariably leaving them behind. They never settled down for too long in any one place, or else they wouldn't be travelers anymore, would they? Aether was the only company she had needed. Strange to think how much has changed.

Now she's on another world, and it's cute and comfortable, but it's not home. Not yet, anyway.

Sitting down in her cabin with its spartan décor, she takes out the communication device that was given to her and turns it on to video. ]

Hello. I'm Lumine, and I'm looking for my twin brother. We've been separated for a while now, and I... well, if you've seen someone who looks like me, but has a long braid, please let me know.

2. after the rain
[ Boy, that storm sure was something. Now that the weather has settled down again, and Lumine has had a day to look over her own little cottage and make any necessary repairs, she figures it's not a bad idea to see if she can lend a hand to anyone else who might be struggling to do the same. That's why she's approaching you now, in fact! ]

Hey, you need some help with that?

3. wildcard
[ just make something up and I'll roll with it _(:з)∠)_ ]

( A 📹 Treacherous Thunderstorm )

[ Lennon is very, very unlucky. He’s a bit turned around trying to get back to his cottage once the bad weather starts up and he just gets more and more lost. As the wind picks up he finds himself knocked on his ass a few times in a row and he scrambles to get close to a building, any building to try and stay upright. ]

Can you cut it out?

[ He huffs at the sky, flinching a little at answering booming thunder. ]

( B 📹 Sakura Springs )

( 1 - Izayaka Bars )

[ Lennon isn’t particularly interested in food but he does happily take a drink — the special sounding more than a little interesting to him. So he’s drinking freely and settled at the bar, flirting with anything that moves, mostly the bartender until someone else catches his attention. ]

You wanna go back to my place after your shift?

[ It’s followed by an attack of giggles. ]

( 2 - Hot Springs + Rose )

[ The waterfall pool outside is relaxing. Lennon is feeling warm and content and friendly. He watches for someone to talk to and as soon as he finds a good target he wades over with a sly grin. ]

Hey, it’s really nice out here isn’t it?

[ Honestly, his opening lines can tend toward lame. ]

( C 📹 Rainsplosion + Red )

[ Maybe unluckily for you but when Lennon gets hit by the red shockwave, he has no qualms about the sudden urge that he has. So, hopefully, he’s not stealing your first kiss when he grabs your face and plants a kiss on your lips. ]

( D 📹 Wildcard )

[ Open to anything else too! Willing to switch styles/tenses and the like. Feel free to hit me up on plurk

poetanarchy or discord at poetanarchy#7331 ]

thunderstorms? oh my.

[ it's not to say Kaeya isn't familiar with thunderstorms. They happen all the time! but, all the same, thunderstorms always bring a tinge of uneasiness to him. Not that he would show it normally, but, well.

this time, it's totally justified, given how many times he's nearly been struck by lightning. if he had to guess, he probably personally pissed off the electro archon. Well, if he wasn't in a new place.

Still, he ducks under the closest shelter and starts to wring the water from his person-- and when he catches you, well, he'll strike up a conversation, ]

Who knew weather could be so... exciting?

shots (of sake)

[ this entire setup seems eerily reminiscent of inazuma. If he didn't know better, he would assume that there must have been a mistake in this whole "other worlds" situation. but, who would ever let that stop them from enjoying drinks.

And so, here he is, at the izakaya bars. perfectly ready to enjoy some of the house special. ]

Join me?

lets get struck by clouds?

[ more of a wildcard! pick a color, and lets roll with it! ]

arrival.

( This is strange. Brambles has hopped from realm to realm many times before - but there's something new and different about this. For starters, despite being a fairy himself, he's been taken away to this place. He's known many fairies in his life, especially those with the tendency to steal humans, and yet ... he's not a human?! So, why this ...

But, things seem innocent enough so far. Innocent and a little bit cute, actually. There's a lot about this place that reminds him of his own fairy home. It's just a shame that his cottage is so ... barren. After taking a stroll through the village and reading the message board, he hums to himself until he makes eye contact with another person. )

Hey, neighbour! ( He grins. ) I saw something on the message board about being encouraged to befriend our neighbours, so ... that's what I'm here for!

flowers of kanshi.

( It would probably be a lot easier to clean flower petals up off the ground if Brambles didn't have powers that cause flowers to grow wherever he goes. When he's in a good mood, the brunette causes flowers to grow around his feet and his hands from the earth beneath him, and it seems that he's feeling pleasant enough to make this happen. Every time he scoops up a bunch of cherry blossoms, a bunch of red gerbera flowers grow in their place. Whoops.

The man stands up and throws his head back with a laugh. )

I'm utterly useless at this ... ( Sigh! ) I wish there was a way for me to turn my magic off.

flower café.

( Those flower growing powers he has? They're ramped up to infinity with thanks to the effect of this café. Brambles can't stop giggling to save his life - each flower that blossoms in and around his hair causes him to explode with bubbly fits of laughter, which makes him struggle to drink his tea. )

W-Why is this happening! My flowers, they don't usually-- ( Giggle! ) Tickle when they grow!

Edited 2023-04-19 04:03 (UTC)

treacherous thunderstorm

Ah, it seems we have had the misfortune of getting caught in this storm.

[ See, he says that, but he's completely unbothered. As far as Gentaro is concerned, why make a big deal out of it? A storm is a storm, and they have shelter. In fact, he seems downright cheerful. ]

It appears we may be here for some time. Simply standing together quietly is boring, so why not get to know each other?

izakaya

[ Gentaro can't pass up a good drink, and the sake sounds excellent. For the most part, he doesn't drink that often, but there's something about this place that makes him feel a bit bolder. Then again, that's been a long time coming, ever since he'd met Dice and Ramuda.

He won't admit that any time soon.

Anyway. Surely partaking in the sake will turn out well for Gentaro, who's extremely tight-lipped around anyone who isn't his friends. Here he is, though, beckoning someone who's alone over. ]

Would you like to come join me?

rainsplosion.

[ He's never seen such an incredible display, and it is mesmerizing. It's no wonder the fairies had been so insistent about telling people about it. But, as well-read as Gentaro is, he doesn't trust their word.

Sure enough, when one of those colors hits him... at least he's vindicated. Hopefully it won't be horribly embarrassing, especially since he's not alone here. ]

wildcard

[ drop a starter here or message me for one! for the rainsplosion prompt, I plan to RNG the effect Gentaro gets, but I am open for all of them. ♥ ]

flowers of kanshi

[ all of this was new. all of it. a sheltered boy having no contact with the outside world makes it almost impossible to focus on his task of collecting the sakura petals. he's trying his best to keep focused, but everything was so different that he eventually ends up bumping into people and others ruining his progress in the collection of sakura petals.

which leads him to sigh heavily when someone ruins his progress again by rushing to his destination. ]

Better get to work again...

[ someone please help him. he's been doing the same task for hours. ]

restaurants - kanshi

[ yeah, food is one way to definitely get this sheltered boy to open up. this normally quiet, soft spoken boy is happily allowing himself to sample the brand new foods that he's never seen before. bless the all you can eat buffet setting, it allowed his stomach to do the talking for him!

so now, as he was eating the chow mein he had sniped up, he sighed happily. ]

Tastes like home...! I wish I could have street-style chow mein again, though...

rainsplosion

[ being hit with purprle wasn't bad... but then again, he can't exactly see the bubble above his head, exposing all his thinky thoughts out into the world. all he knows is that it happened and that's that. however, now that he's gotten himself comfy and found a place to sit for the time being, all his thoughts are leading up to one thing.

within the thought cloud bubble, pictures of french fries and pizza pop up, surprising many? none? especially when hotdogs come into the mix. when did that happen???

do you dare point out his thoughts? or call him out on his stupid misconceptions? you decide~ ]

wildcard!

[ test driving my dragon boy here for funsies! maybe an app? idk. hmu on dicsord (naoto#0929) or

divinereaper if you wanna hash something out! or surprise me idk. ]

1. arrival

[ If she's being honest, the only reason that Allura hasn't lost her mind at this point is that this... body, this incorporation of her, is not the entirety of her. She knows that multiple realities exist--has been to one and seen how horrible it is--and she knows that being trapped with no recourse and no way to help her friends would break her. Lacking the ability even to check up on them is going to drive her mad, but at least she knows she's still there with them, continuing to fight for freedom.

Sitting in her barren cottage, she sighs as she looks at the communicator she's been given and opens a video feed. ]

To the people of Fable, I bring greetings. I am Allura, princess of the planet Altea and paladin of Voltron. It seems that I am to be your new neighbor. That being the case, please allow me to offer my assistance should you need it. While it seems that my skills as a mechanist won't be necessary here... or as a pilot, or a fighter... ah, I am skilled in Altean alchemy, as well as healing magic. And... well, I can shapeshift, so if you need help reaching something on a high shelf, I can do that as well.

[ Right, so this introduction has fallen rather flat. What good is she without a war to fight? She's still smiling, but her ears droop slightly as she ends the feed. ]

2. Rainsplosion (red/green/blue)
Red:
[ Without enough time to evade the blast of colorful energy, Allura braces for impact, checking herself for injury once it's washed over her. Nothing unusual or out of place, as far as she can tell. Satisfied that everything is normal, she turns to go back to her cottage, but stops dead in her tracks when she meets eyes with another person--you!

Her body seems to move on its own, and before either of you has a chance to really do anything, she's given you a kiss on the lips.

Clapping her hands over her mouth, her eyes go wide as the strangest sensation overtakes her. Quiznak, what is going on? ]

My goodness, I am so sorry. I don't know what's come over me!

Green:
[ The green blast of energy doesn't seem to do any harm to her, but the moment she lets her guard down, something appears out of the shadows: a Galra warrior, huge and horrifying. Gasping, she draws her bayard and readies herself to fight. ]

Everyone, back away! This enemy is extremely dangerous!

[ But another appears, and another, and another, all with glowing eyes and razor sharp claws. Is she going to be able to fight them all on her own? ]

Blue:
[ The blue energy blast leaves her no worse for wear, but once it's dissipated, Allura does something extremely uncharacteristic of her: she bursts into tears for no discernable reason. Oh no, oh quiznak, please stop.

Of course, once she's started, she really can't stop. And really, why should she? After all the death and destruction she's seen, after all the loss she's endured, why should she stop crying?

Finding a tree to take shelter under, she sits in its shade and covers her face with her hands, sobbing unconsolably. Can someone help? Please? ]

Wildcard

[ Y'all know what to do. ]

Edited (what is html) 2023-04-23 20:28 (UTC)

1. arrival

[ the most stressful part of Sin’s encounter with the fairies wasn’t the fairies themselves. they existed in his world and were about as intimidating as fruit flies.

it wasn’t having a part of himself whisked away to another world. as long as the rest of him was safe at home, he wasn’t worried at all.

it was that they yoinked part of him while he was daydreaming before lunchtime. he was hungry! mom was about to make spicy tuna burgers again!

even now, even with a really cool and cute little cottage all to himself, he’s still kind of annoyed the fairies didn’t let him eat before reaching out to him.

currently he’s in the middle of slowly, meticulously writing a complaint on the message board. instead of. you know. getting something to eat. ]

2. fancy a night inn?

[ honestly? gathering some cherry blossoms is child’s play for Sin when he hears there’s food involved if he helps!

in fact. he’s managed to repeat the cycle of gathering, eating, then gathering again enough times in one day to render himself far too tired to return to his cottage.

he’s as excited as a little puppy when he finds the ryokan, “Yozakura Inn”, it says, he thinks that’s right? ]

Whoa, this is sick! I’ve seen an inn like this in the Japanese Colony, but it’s nowhere near as cool as this one! Hey, do you guys have any rooms?

“We only have one room vacant tonight, it’s a double.”

Aw, man…

[ perhaps you might be kind enough to room with him so he can stay there? ]

3. hang in there baby

[ considering some of the near apocalyptic events he’s helped thwart, it almost felt a little anticlimactic when all that happened was a literal explosion of colour.

and then before he knows it, this nearly six foot tall beefcake has the ears and tail of a cat and is stuck in a tree.

normally this wouldn’t be so bad, but feline instincts crossing wires with his own animalistic reflexes as a half-Gear are causing him to freeze on a branch that’s completely unable to support his weight.

wouldn’t it be just his luck if the branch snapped and the nearest passerby had to catch approximately 200 pounds of muscular catboy? ]

// helloooo muda here trying out a new boy! as always feel free to contact me in the discord [littlemuda#6438] if you have any questions!!

i. treacherous thunderstorm

[As welcomes go, the violent storm that's swept into Fable isn't a particularly warm one. There had certainly been a time in his life when, being the sort who spent the bulk of his time indoors, he wouldn't have given how damaging or dangerous such a storm could be much thought. Seeking shelter is still among his greatest priorities, but he has learned enough about the dangers of violent weather during his travels that rather than simply get himself indoors and wait out the storm, Cyrus is on the alert for anyone who may need assistance or ushering to safety as he goes.

All told, he's quite a sight, struggling to move against the wind and already soaked throat, with his cloak being blown out behind him and threatening to be swept away entirely— but he manages to press onwards, raising a hand to shield his eyes from the fall of heavy rain as he spies someone up ahead in his path.]

You there! We must take shelter, immediately! This way, there is—

[He's cut off by the loud rumble of thunder as lightning splits the sky at nearly the same moment; the storm is directly overhead, with the entire village at its mercy.]

Look out!

[He starts to bolt forward, even as another crack of lightning pierces the air. Whether it's him or the figure ahead who ends up being struck, or that all involved are granted a narrow escape remains to be seen.]

ii. flowers of kanshi

[Kanshi is stunning upon first sight, of course, even in the wake of the storm, and Cyrus does listen to the little sakura dragons' plea for help closely enough, but even as he takes the net he's been given in hand, he pays the troublesome petals being spoken of little mind. Instead, he bends down just enough to put himself at eye-level with the nearest sakura dragon flitting about, reaching out with one hand to lightly prod at it's abdomen with his index finger.]

Remarkable.

[His fascination with the little creature is writ plainly across his face, and for just a moment, the dragon seems to question whether they might have chosen the wrong person to tap on the shoulder and ask for aid.]

I say, I've seen all manner of creatures in my travel, but none so eloquent as you— nor anywhere near as friendly. Of course, I will gladly lend my aid, but first, I must ask, what are your...

[He proceeds to pepper his new 'friend' with questions about their diet, their native environment, and other such dragon-targeted curiosities.

Someone help this poor creature.]

iii. rainsplosion

['Magic explosion' is all Cyrus needed to hear before making his way to the mountainside— in fact, he doesn't even need to hear both words in full before he opts to follow the fairies in their haste. The promise that 'nothing bad will happen' is in one ear and out the other; whatever it is that he's about to witness is unique and unprecedented enough, at least in his experience, that it is well worth any risk there might be— and oh, it is exquisite, a stunning display of light and color among the flurry of native creatures that have brought it into being.]

Magnificent! This is—

[Ah, and there is the explosion that had been foretold, with bursts of color now raining down towards all those who had come to bear witness. Perhaps you're among the crowd that's gathered and have been hit by one of those colored sparks yourself, or maybe you turn just in time to see the scholar caught in the blast, but it's quite obvious that those assembled can't possibly dodge all of them.

This is probably fine.]

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