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fable mods 🌿 ([personal profile] fabulists) wrote in [community profile] fablecottage2023-06-26 01:36 am
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fourth wall event: endgame!

endgame
// fighting the "witch"
Back when you were first summoned to Fable, it was for a purpose: To bond with others and help Prism the dragon overseer restore magic to both the realm and himself. After many months of work, a grand feat has finally been accomplished - the fallen Rainbow Bridge has been restored.

This Rainbow Bridge was destroyed by the Witch who captured Prism's siblings, and crossing the bridge will allow a potential rescue operation. The Rainbow Bridge was Fable's gateway to other worlds, and with it restored at long last, others may arrive without being summoned by Prism. Do you feel a calling? An urge for battle? It may feel like a dream - but welcome to Fable, we need your strength.

Prism develops a strategy in order to face the Witch. He grants you full power, giving you access to an element associated with the fruit you grow and all abilities that come with it. In addition to this, you are given a powerful weapon made of any crystal that best represents you, and crystal armour to protect you. This crystal armour is immune to dragon fire, and the weapon will be able to penetrate dragon scales. But ... you're not attacking a dragon, though. Aren't you attacking a witch?

With an army now formed, Prism insists that those crossing the Rainbow Bridge must do so in pairs and hold hands. It would be dreadful if anyone fell off, and togetherness is how magical powers are strengthened in Fable.

Guided by Prism's light, the Rainbow Bridge reaches its end - transporting all of you to a dark realm with a stormy castle. The Witch emerges to greet Prism with taunts and sarcasm.

"HAHA! What a PATHETIC looking bunch! And you thought you could come here to stop the big bad meanie Witch...? What a pity!"

All of a sudden, it feels as though every last shadow in the area gets absorbed by the witch - concentrating into an area void of light. Just then, she transforms into a creature of shadow and darkness - a large, looming black dragon.

"My name is Umbra. Prepare to DIE!"

Crystal armour was definitely the right call. And now, it is time to fight - and some of you must go on a rescue mission.

❖ Those who storm the castle will encounter many obstacles while trying to reach the captive dragons. There are skeleton ghosts made of fire and ice - which can either burn or freeze you if you come into contact with them. To defeat them, you must try to get them to collide with one another. Taking a wrong turn will lead you down the path of dark magic traps - including a doorway which leads to your worst fear or the chance to meet a shadow version of yourself projecting your insecurities which will attack you without mercy. To overcome your worst fear, you must realise that it's not real and the spell will break. To defeat the shadow version of yourself, you must accept who you are, warts and all. These tasks are best completed with a friend or someone close nearby who can help.

❖ Those who fight Umbra directly will struggle at first. It seems as though your attacks may not be doing any damage at all - her body is made of shadows and it's hard to land a hit. But if you are feeling downhearted about your effort going to waste and the hopelessness of the situation, try and find a part of you that won't give up. Positive energy and positive emotions will 'power up' your crystal weapons and armour, strengthening them. This is hinted by them glowing with power whenever you feel an intense burst of positivity. Cheering on your friends or helping allies will definitely make your weapon stronger - eventually reaching a point where you can penetrate her scales and begin to weaken her.

The final blow will be dealt by Prism, as both dragons fight in the sky. When Umbra falls, light returns to the kingdom, illuminating everything in its path. Those who stormed the castle to free the dragons will have succeeded - in the sky, five silhouettes of tiny rainbow dragons fly down to give their older brother the biggest hug.
the dragon springs
// the dragon springs

After an invigorating battle, some relaxation is certainly needed. Or maybe you're a non-Fable resident who has stumbled upon this marvellous spring from your strange arrival in this world! No matter how you arrived here:

Welcome to the Dragon Springs! These beautiful baths lie in a secluded part of the realm and feature fragrant, calming waters which revitalise the body and restore the soul. There's also another property to these springs that might've gone unmentioned ... after soaking in these waters, all otherworldly guests will transform into dragons!

But don't panic: The experience is temporary! If you do some investigating, you'll see a sign which reads: "Dragon Springs! Danger: Might turn you into a dragon! Although don't be alarmed, there's not any real danger. The danger is that you might have too much fun and wish it would last forever! Hahaha!!! Enjoy it while you can!!"

Clearly, a dragon enthusiast wrote this sign ... but regardless, what it reads is true. You will transform into a dragon! Any kind, any size! And not only will guests transform, there might be some side effects...! There is a possibility that those who transform will experience hoarding instincts, nesting instincts, a desire to fly, a desire to show off powers (whatever those might be) and an attraction to beautiful things.
happily ever after
// goodbye & farewell

Now that the dragons are reunited and the Rainbow Bridge is restored, Fable has returned to its former glory. A 24 hour party is to be held by Prism and his siblings in order to celebrate Umbra's defeat and the captured dragons' return, which couldn't have been achieved without the help of the otherworldly beings that Prism brought to Fable. It's time to celebrate!

Magical invitations are sent out - very enthusiastically, even - with some of the invitations falling through the Rainbow Bridge and into other worlds. Once the invitation is read, a magical spell begins - the bottom of the invitation asks if the person who found it would like to attend, and if they say yes, they will be magically teleported to Prism's castle to begin the party! Along with the residents of Fable who received the very same letter.

And transportation isn't the only thing that these invitations can do! In a blink, the party guests now sport a very proud and beautiful pair of wings along with a glamorous outfit. Those who have arrived outside of Fable have a magical calming spell on them that will cause them feel as though they are in a dream - there's no reason to panic about ending up somewhere new.

Every arrival will get a magical rainbow wristband which allows them to travel between all of Fable's locations if you want to do a bit of sightseeing before you leave and experience everything that the realm has to offer!
// daytime party
The party starts at dawn and ends long after! The attractions are seemingly limitless - after all, these fun creations have all been brought to life by Prism now that Fable has its magic back!

Apart from the usual party things like a catering area and dancefloor, there's also an outdoor garden with giant flowers, pegasus stables to enjoy a ride, a music stage with all sorts of instruments and an arts and crafts corner!
// evening party
When night falls, the activities change but the party keeps going! Dragon rides among the stars, slowdancing, an ice rink beneath the moonlight and a fireworks show are all part of the evening activities.

One last night is allowed in Fable, with either guests sleeping in the castle or residents sleeping in their cottages. The next day, you will wake up in the bed that the fairies originally took you from, back in your own world - either alone or with company - along with a book next to you cataloguing your adventure in Fable, along with a bundle of leaves that turn into the furniture and other items you earned during your visit. A heartfelt letter is written from Prism to you, finalised with his greatest thanks on being here.

Thank you, my friend. I wish you a lifetime of happiness.

- Prism
There are refreshments being served all night! Keep in mind, they will cause an effect on you!

Ooooo! This Rainbow Cake looks very tempting! It's a magic cake - one that never runs out! Enjoying a slice of this cake will make anyone have the ability to transform into any animal or magical creature! Whether that's a mermaid, a dragon, a unicorn or a cat ... you can be anything you want! Both fully and partially!

Cocktails and Mocktails are available all day and night from two huge punch bowls which are appropriately marked alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Aside from the normal effect that alcohol causes if you select the boozy option - it will make anyone who drinks it want to share company tonight. You really hate the idea of being on your own, and you definitely don't want to sleep alone either.

Wow, is that a Piñata of Umbra, the dragon which everyone defeated? It certainly is! This magical piñata will re-spawn once it's been smashed open, unveiling an assortment of candies and treats! Candies which will cause a fun effect depending on which one is eaten. If you decide to shovel them all in your mouth at once, you will experience a mix! Consuming Love Hearts will cause you to confess feelings for someone you like. Consuming a lollipop will make you lose your voice until someone kisses you. Consuming gummy worms will make you restless and hyper. Consuming chocolate will make you more relaxed than you've felt in forever.

The Food Catering is practically endless - there's more than you could ever want, tending to all dietary needs! The food never seems to run out, either! Whether it's the high quality food or the adrenaline of a good night, eating the food will make you feel incredibly happy.
Welcome to Fable's final event!

This event is a fourth wall event, meaning that you do not need to be in the game to participate!
All content is allowed - just please mark appropriately! (ie. Smut is allowed, just pop a warning in your thread header!)
For any questions specifically related to this event, please respond to this toplevel. Thank you!

admonition: (◆ 021)

alhaitham | genshin impact

[personal profile] admonition 2023-06-26 12:16 pm (UTC)(link)
♦ i am a shadow, the true self
[ After crossing the Rainbow Bridge, Alhaitham is in the group that storms the castle. The skeleton ghosts aren't a challenge for the feeble scholar, but even Alhaitham can't avoid the dark magic trap. When a shadow takes form, he just scoffs before it even opens its mouth. ]

Cooperate with me unless you want to disappear right away.

[ To be honest, the scribe is slightly surprised that this shadow came to existence in the first place. But since it did, there's no reason not to use it to his advantage. There might be many obstacles ahead and at the end the battle of Umbra awaits.

In case Alhaitham and his shadow encounter someone struggling with their insecurities, they will launch a coordinated attack to protect the person from their shadow version. ]


You have to defeat it yourself.

[ This bizarre tag team can give the shadow a hard time, but it's up to the person to get rid of it one way or another. ]
♦ the dragon springs
[ This sign won't stop Alhaitham because he wants to do a social experiment. As long as soaking himself in one of the Dragon Springs can be called that. Perhaps it can't, but it won't stop the scholar from making that excuse if someone asks. The transformation is painless and shortly a majestic dragon leaves the spring. Alhaitham spreads his wings realizing that he wants to fly, hoard books, spit fire, and maybe even find some dragon eggs he could keep warm.

Dragon Alhaitham can be found in various places:
A. Nearby the springs, nesting a couple of seemingly abandoned dragon eggs. It really doesn't seem like the mother is coming back anytime soon. If you're lucky, you might witness the hatching of baby dragons, too.
B. Flying in the sky at a leisurely pace. Racing takes up too much energy. So does letting someone ride on his back, but it is negotiable, just give him books.
C. Struggling as he's trying to read. Try turning a page with these huge dragon claws! ]
♦ outdoor garden
[ The outdoor garden seems like a perfect spot for someone who doesn't want to participate in the party activities. He's never been a social butterfly to begin with, so finding a bench in a somewhat secluded spot is really appreciated. The scribe understands that someone might look for shelter from the loud people and creatures as well, so he makes sure to leave the seat next to him empty. If someone decides to take it, he will initate a conversation—a rare occurence, really. ]

It seems that we are no longer needed here. Would you mind telling me what your world is like? I haven't studied the theories regarding different timelines and multiverses, but I have to admit that it is interesting.
♦ wildcard
[ Anything goes! Alhaitham will be wandering around, even if he might not be interested in all the party activities (books > socializing), he can be dragged places. If you'd like a custom starter, feel free to pm me or hit me up at [plurk.com profile] biyoo or biyoos @ discord! ]
admonition: (◆ 024)

♦ closed to kaveh

[personal profile] admonition 2023-06-26 12:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[ So that part about attraction to beautiful things...

Well, he doesn't need additional incentives to feel attracted to Kaveh. He's objectively handsome and charming, after all. Incidentally, he happens to be the first person to discover Alhaitham's new temporary form, too. If the architect wants to step in and experience the transformation himself, he will stop him from doing so. If the situation calls for it, the scribe will grab him by his cape and lift him up. ]


I want to try something, so you have to stay like this for the time being.

[ Alhaitham is as blunt as always, even if he doesn't explain what his new experiment is about. ]

Let's leave this place.
alcazarzaray: © loans (🦚 271)

[personal profile] alcazarzaray 2023-07-02 02:15 pm (UTC)(link)
( For their brief time in this place, Kaveh has had an endless fascination with the magic. It's far detached from machinery, after all - rather than being designed and structured with intention, magic just kind of is. It needs no design, no guidance, no leadership. How could he not be fascinated with that?

When they come across the spring and Alhaitham takes to the water, Kaveh is rendered speechless at his partner(?)'s transformation into a luscious dragon. It's as if the magic knew exactly what to do here - his body is sleek and grey, scales emerald and luscious, like a shimmering Sumeru gemstone in the desert. Kaveh never really considered himself attracted to dragons ... until now, that is. He's down bad, isn't he?

The blonde man is sat by the water's edge, not transformed. When Alhaitham speaks and requests that they leave, Kaveh widens his eyes in shock.
)

You want to leave? Really? But I haven't had a chance to see how I look as a dragon yet!
admonition: (◆ 011)

gonna get nsfw from now on

[personal profile] admonition 2023-07-06 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Isn't that obvious?

[ Kaveh would look mesmerizing and Alhaitham has no doubts about that. Not that he voices his opinion, at least not right away. In order to distract the architect, he presses one of his claws against his crotch while holding him up in the air. It might seem like Alhaitham is teasing him, but in fact, he has a plan for Kaveh. ]

You'd make other dragons jealous with your looks.
alcazarzaray: © prepull (🦚 284)

TIME TO GO PRIVATE

[personal profile] alcazarzaray 2023-07-06 09:14 pm (UTC)(link)
( SECRET DRAGON SMASH TIME 💦 )
indolentaxe: (timeskip 060)

Hilda Valentine Goneril | Fire Emblem: Three Houses

[personal profile] indolentaxe 2023-06-26 08:00 pm (UTC)(link)
I. Across the Rainbow Bridge

[It's a testament to how much Hilda has grown to care about this world that she is willing to go fight for it. Clad in crystal armor and carrying a crystal battleaxe - which is thankfully way less creepy than her usual weapon - she turns to the person next to her with her hand outstretched.]

You ready to go fight a witch or whatever?

[Her tone is light, but there's a seriousness in her eyes that suggests she has no intention of losing.]


II. Dragon Springs

[There's nothing like a nice soak in some hot water after a long fight. Hilda's only regret is that she didn't see the sign until after she's already turned into a dragon. Honestly, that's on her--she's been here long enough to know that effects like this are to be expected. At least she's a cute dragon, if her reflection in the water is any indication.

Whether you're in your usual form or also ended up as a dragon, Hilda will be inclined to approach.]


Hey, check this out.

[She can do tricks!

Alternatively, at some point while being a dragon Hilda will find a nice rock to sun herself on. It doesn't take long for her to curl up and doze off--naps are a luxury she often indulges in as a human, so why not as a dragon?

Dare you wake her?]



III. Goodbye & Farewell

[Hilda has never been the type to turn down a good party, and this one feels especially poignant. They've won, and with that comes the bittersweet realization that this is her last day in Fable. As such, she is going to make damn sure she makes the most of it.

During the day, she'll be sure to check out the gardens and arts and crafts fair. Throughout the evening, she goes on at least one dragon ride (it's just like wyvern riding back home, minus the war part) and gathers a variety of treats to enjoy while watching the fireworks. When she spies people she recognizes, she makes it a point to smile and approach.]


So, what do you think? Are we great for saving this world, or what?

[Let her brag a little. They've all earned it.]

Are you enjoying the party?


IV. One Last Night (closed to Itto)

[Even without the effects of the food and alcohol that she's helped herself to, Hilda has no intentions of spending the night alone. It's her final night in Fable, and she knows exactly who she wants to spend it with.

As the festivities start to wind down, she sits down next to a familiar oni and leans heavily into him.]


I'm surprised you're not still out on the dance floor.

[Don't mind her, she's going to avoid the topic of tomorrow for now.]


V. Wildcard

(( I'm up for whatever! If you'd like to plot something, hit me up at [plurk.com profile] asondeiru or asondeiru#9009 on discord ))
battlebugs: (61)

iv 😔

[personal profile] battlebugs 2023-06-26 11:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[Itto has a half-empty glass of his own in hand, having helped himself to most of the food and drink that the party has had to offer, but much like Hilda, he doesn't need any sort of magical encouragement to tell him who he wants to spend the evening with. It's been one hell of a day, full of well-deserved celebration following one hell of a fight, but now that it's after dark...

Well, it's hard not to think about what comes next.

He looks down and gives her a lopsided grin as she leans against him, pushing back with one shoulder before he shifts his weight to lift an arm and stretch it out across the back of the stone bench, offering her more room.]


Needed a break— been at it all day, you know? Gotta pace myself if I'm gonna make it all the way through, even with that oni stamina. I was about to come lookin' for you, though.
indolentaxe: (timeskip 045)

this is gonna get sad

[personal profile] indolentaxe 2023-06-26 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hilda scoots a big closer as Itto makes room for her to. It's hard not to think about what comes next, but for now she'd rather pretend it doesn't exist.

Good thing she's a good actress. She responds to his reasoning with a giggle.]


You can just admit you were getting tired and needed a break, you know.

[No, he can't.]

I'm flattered that you thought of me in the midst of all the celebrating~
battlebugs: (85)

IT SURE IS

[personal profile] battlebugs 2023-06-26 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[No, he really can't.]

No way! Arataki "Party Animal" Itto never gets tired!

[He knows, by now, that she knows him better than that, but he is who he is— no amount of time in a fairy tale land playing helping hand to a dragon is going to change that.]

Anyway, 'course I thought of you! We've still got more drinkin' and dancing to do, right?

[They've done plenty already, but there's absolutely room for more.]
indolentaxe: (timeskip 002)

[personal profile] indolentaxe 2023-06-27 10:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hilda laughs a bit more openly at that.]

You're right, how could I ever think otherwise?

[He is who he is, and she's fallen hard for him. With a smile, she clinks her glass with his and takes a sip.]

Of course! We have to make this party count.
battlebugs: (51)

[personal profile] battlebugs 2023-07-08 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
[He lets out a laugh as they toast, but his smile falters for a moment— all the more noticeable for the fact that he's usually in such high spirits. For better or for worse, this oni always wears his heart on his sleeve.]

Right— gotta make it count.

[He takes a long drink from his glass, his brow furrowing slightly.]

Weird to think this is the last one.
alchemicalbirth: (52)

goodbye & farewell;

[personal profile] alchemicalbirth 2023-06-28 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
[ They really don't talk much, but...she can catch him over somewhere along the gardens, inspecting the flora, and whatnot before hearing her comment.

That gets his attention, as he turns around to face her properly. ]


I believe our efforts were simply satisfactory, if that's what you mean.

[ It sounds like a lukewarm response, but there might be a little smile for a moment. Perhaps a small bout of humor after all of that? It's fine. ]

Yes, in a manner of speaking. Though, I wouldn't exactly call myself necessarily someone who is big on them. [ ... ] Yourself?
secondthoughts: (Default)

hector rhineskeep | guild wars 2

[personal profile] secondthoughts 2023-06-26 09:30 pm (UTC)(link)
> WHAT LIES WITHIN
[ Hector didn't really take a wrong turn, he just has a bad habit of finding himself in places he shouldn't be.

And he really shouldn't be here.

The shadowy void-Hector walks towards him, sword in one hand dragging across the floor. Real-Hector readies his bow, mind whirring through the possibilities of an illusion, or some kind of shadow mimicry, drawing on his experience as he thinks of ways to deal with this thing--

So he isn't ready. ]


T̨́̂͟h̞̯̟̿̍͝ę̪̱̝̥͛͌̐̂̀ý̹̱̈ ̞͘onl̲͓̎̏ẙ͈͇̞̋͡ ̯̥͊͆̂͢é̡̧̲͛̒v̫̮̹̬̑́͑̍er̭͉̫̝̆̾̕͘ ̻͌ẃ̡͖̙̘̉͋̃an̡̬̲̞̂̀͊̎͜͝t̛̠͓̭̭͋̓̄ ̥̃y͕͒ó̡̝̈́͗̇͢͟u͇͔̪̅͆͡ ̢͗f̹̒or̤͐ ̢͚̬́̐̒̕͟on̬̋e̪̬͌͐ ̧̞̯̮͂̅̽̑ṯ̨̽̓͗͢h̙̳͇̘͒̀̃͌ḭ̩͝͡ņ̹̊̒̀͢g̢͔͕͔͒͒̒̋.̢̦͓̖̓͒̿͠

[ Hearing his voice like that, a thought that has often crossed his mind given a voice, has him freeze.

The shadow raises its sword, but Hector doesn't react. ]


Ą̙̤̣̼͌̓̿̐́n̮̉d ̥̣̋͠t͖̪̠̔̃̽h̤̥̐͑ḯ̟̯̜̓̊s ̧̭̫̈̎͠į̨͓̟̥̉̀̒͞͡s̙̞̥̓͒͛ ̲̈́p̺̓r̦͡ö͖ǒ̧̨͔̈̓f̞͉̜͈͛͂͌̍ é̫̰̓n̞͕̍͊̄͜oǘ̙͕̰̠̍́̃ğ̢̧̗̇̌̈͜h̻̤̮͎̙͗͑̄͊̕, ̧̧̛͉͉̑͛̽i͉̮̋͐s̜͚̞͑́̾͘͟n͓̋'̧̡̮̗͆̓̌̏t̨̤̹̦̽͘͡͞ ͈͉̻̻͇̇̌͒̃̌ĩ̱̳͖̒̌t̰̰̯̼͂͂̈̿͟͞?̔͢

> FIGHTING THE DRAGON
[ Well. This is his job.

It's good to have a bow in hand again--it's like Prism knows about his connection to Aurene, and that the bow is usually his weapon of choice. It's good. This is good.

When it comes down to it, Hector is unshakable. He stares the massive dragon in the face and does not so much as flinch, and he understands why he was brought here. As much as he hates to admit it...this is who he is now. He is the dragon slayer, and that reputation seems to hold across realms.

He lets arrow after arrow fly, each projectile leaving a brilliant, prismatic trail through the sky. They collide with Umbra's ebon scales, scarcely damaging the dragon's skin, but this doesn't seem to bother Hector at all. He will try and try and try and try and try until he can do no more, if that is what is asked of him. He has pulled off the impossible before, after all. What's one more dragon at this point?

But when he notices that he's not alone in the fight, that someone else is shaken by the sheer hopelessness, he'll pause, just for one brief second. ]


Hey! [ More arrows fly, eyes kept on the person he speaks to. ] Stay focused! You hesitate, someone dies!

[ He speaks from experience. ]

> ONE LAST ROUND
[ Knowing he will have to go back after this makes Hector a bit...antsy. So he's doing what he normally does when he gets like this and is traveling around. On his skyscale!

Catch him all over Rhyme--by his cottage in Fable, hanging around where he first visited Kanshi, and all the other weird and wonderful places in the realm. A lot of the time, he simply lounges in his saddle, staring with a blank, distant look at the scenery. One he only really shows when his guard is down.

He spends quite a bit of time hanging around the dragon springs, watching other people turn into dragons. Maybe he pulls up beside you!

The skyscale is very well trained--if you ask nicely, Hector might even let you ride her. ]

> BASH THE DRAGON
[ This is a familiar festival!

Well. Usually they're bashing all the dragons (save the most important one), and they're usually all over Hoelbrak, so that there's the only one dragon and one pinata is a bit unusual but. this is fine! So long as there is something to smash, he's fuckin' there.

Hefty stick in one hand and blindfold in the other, he'll wave you over with a big ol' grin on his face. If you approach, he'll hold out the blindfold and say: ]


Wanna do the honors?

[ Blindfold and spin him, he means. ]

[ Alternatively, catch him after cracking it open and while he's enjoying his bounty. He's leaning up on a nearby wall, lollipop in his mouth, looking around in a :frogsus: manner.

He. may know exactly what he's doing. ]

> WILDCARD
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indolentaxe: (timeskip 002)

BASH THE DRAGON

[personal profile] indolentaxe 2023-06-26 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hilda has no animosity toward dragons, really. They exist where she's from, but only barely--and the Nabateans are definitely not out to destroy anyone or anything. (The "destroying everyone and everything" was the MO of other peoples of Fodlan that succeeded them, but this is neither the time nor the place to reflect on that.)

This dragon, however, Hilda is all for smashing effigies of. Especially ones that drop candy. So with a smile, she accepts the blindfold and stands up on a chair so she can tie it onto him.]


It would be my pleasure. How's that?
secondthoughts: (cmon dude)

[personal profile] secondthoughts 2023-06-27 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Hector leans to let Hilda do her thing, idly singing the stick in his hands as she does. And when she asks, he waves a hand over his blindfolded eyes and gives a satisfied little chuckle. ]

Perfect. Can't see a thing.

[ He's about to take the stick in hand for bashing, but stops himself. ]

You should probably spin me, too. Don't want this to be too easy, do we?
indolentaxe: (timeskip 052)

[personal profile] indolentaxe 2023-06-27 10:12 pm (UTC)(link)
We can't have things be too simple, no.

[Still on the chair--given how short she is, it's the only way she's getting the correct leverage--she places her hands on his shoulders and guides him through a handful of circles in place. She does him the kindness of facing him toward the piñata when she releases him.]

Go get 'im, Hector!
secondthoughts: formerly the 69 icon in my mind (☀ 受ける青年期)

[personal profile] secondthoughts 2023-06-29 08:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ Aww, Hilda, you shouldn't have...

Because Hector is none the wiser, however; he doesn't spin himself totally around, but he does adjust and turn in a way to make it so he's not in the perfect position Hilda left him in.

But! That doesn't really matter. Like Hilda, his fancy clothes hide a whole lot of muscle, and he suddenly leaps into action, lunging forward to swing his stick hard and fast. It connects, ripping the body of the pinata from the head, and candy spills everywhere.

Hector pulls down his blindfold at the sound and looks not to the candy, but to Hilda with a grin for approval. ]
alchemicalbirth: (6)

what lies within;

[personal profile] alchemicalbirth 2023-06-28 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
Hector!

[ Albedo doesn't usually yell, but here he is, doing exactly that as he leaps into the fray, bringing up his sword to intercept the perceived blow.

He'd have said more, but he logically judges that it's entirely possible simply telling him to look alive might not be enough, or it will simply result in a delayed reaction that results in him being seriously hurt. He can't take that chance. ]


Those words it's saying have no substance. Are you willing to trade your life for that?

[ He doesn't even know what it's talking about, so he judges he may be jumping the gun, but the logical course of action is to invoke a strong enough reaction to sus out the source of the hesitation, nip it in the bud, and eliminate the threat. This, however, can only be truly accomplished with them working together. ]
secondthoughts: (☀ 歓喜の声か)

[personal profile] secondthoughts 2023-06-29 09:21 am (UTC)(link)
[ Hector's mind is a swirl, trying not to lose his grip on the situation, but scrambling to recall a moment whenever anyone from Dragon's Watch called him up just to chat, not only because they wanted something from him; there's a sinking in his chest as he thinks that maybe, the shadow is--

But the clash of sword on sword, coupled with the yell of his name has his eyes snap open and suddenly pull back into focus. ]


Huh?

[ Despite Albedo standing in the way, the shadow--though its features are obscured--seems to stare straight at Hector. He can't--he can't put Albedo in harm's way like this. So he leaps to the side, draws an arrow a little too far, letting the extra tension collide point-blank with the shadow, and the figure goes flying backwards, tumbling to the ground.

Albedo is safe, but-- ]


"̱̱̣͌̈́͛Ḧ̰̟̪́̕͡e͙̫̐̋c͓̜̹̻̈́̀̀̌͜t̟̟̾̊ö̜͍̖́̓̅r"̢̹̯̿̋́ ̨͍͈̘̆͌͌̿͜͞d̥͉͓̤̾̓̑͊o̗͚̝͑̍͐̉͟e̗̰͒̓̂͑͢ͅs̪̃ ͇̞̪̲̿̑͆̒no̟͛ť̨̮̳͎͇̒̂͆͝ ̭͝ȅ͍̭̻͊͌̂̔͟͢v̟̙͑͑͆̕͟͜e͖̍n̖͍͋̋ ̯͇̞̩̳̽̈́̉͝e̤̝͇̪͛͋̅̿x̦̃͊̈́ͅͅi̖̲̍̂̂̿͜ͅs̱͂t̥̕ ̗̯̃̎a̧̘̼̮̜͒̌̔͘̚n̮̮̎͘y͇͛m̲̻̈̃̅͢ò̩̱̝͓͛́̀͘ͅr̡̐̈́͢e̦̞͑͛̚͜.̙͌

[ The figure slowly gets back to its feet; Hector holds another arrow at the ready, but...doesn't move. ]
Edited (UNKIE FINISH UR TAGS) 2023-06-29 09:27 (UTC)
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[personal profile] alchemicalbirth 2023-06-29 08:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Good, it seems he's more or less brought along a return to the man's senses with his exclamation and his actions.

So, naturally, he will soon join him properly in battle.

...in an ideal world, that is. One's shadows are not easily so dispersed with even startling initiative from others. The ominous fact is hinted at Hector's response when the creature focuses on himself rather than the one who has lept in front of it. But, his next move is enough to further the battle along.

Not enough to halt its tongue, however. Exemplified by the sudden halt in the other's movements even as Albedo leaps forward to engage again, swinging his sword at the specter. ]


I would argue otherwise.

The identity and existence of Pact Commander Hector Rhineskeep is irrefutable. No one can be simply erased by words claiming otherwise.

[ A brief look at Hector himself. ]

Remember this indisputable fact. One's moment of birth is forever and perpetually cemented into reality as a truth that can't be overridden, no matter how much someone might want to believe or assert otherwise. Even with knowledge of an unavoidable fate, this is something that can never be taken away.

[ Even if no one remembers it, one will always have been. ]
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[personal profile] secondthoughts 2023-07-01 06:06 am (UTC)(link)
[ Hector tenses when he hears his name from Albedo; he will probably see his eyes slowly turn to look at him. There's light in them, where there was not before.

Albedo's statement worked--but probably not in the way he thinks.

He settles his sights on the shadowy figure again, thankfully kept in place by Albedo's attack. ]


I am more than my title. [ He says quietly to himself. ] I had a life before this. And I'm going to have a life--

[ At last, he lets the arrow fly. It hits its mark, piercing shadow-Hector straight through the skull. The figure falters. ]

--when this is finished!
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[personal profile] alchemicalbirth 2023-07-10 04:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Still not knowing if his words will reach because he'll not dare to consider his charisma on the level of the Traveler or even Kaeya, even with his own strong faith they will not be seen as idle, he can't know how the result. Not until when he's able catch a glimpse of the light, and then he is pleasantly surprised.

He hears him speak, listening closely even when he's holding back the shadow creature, and then, hearing Hector reach his own conclusion is all the more evidence that something in Albedo's words helped him along. In his own way, the other man grasps a hold of the desire to walk forward—on his own terms.

A slight smile makes its way across the blond's face as the arrow finds its mark, tearing apart that shrouded doubt with the strength and conviction not only spoken, but felt, and exemplified in actions not containing a single hint of hesitation. ]


But of course.

[ Certain, Albedo takes a turn towards the door that has lead into this little area. ]

Let's continue to proceed forward. This battle hasn't reached its end, but we'll conclude it soon enough.
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arataki itto 👹 genshin impact

[personal profile] battlebugs 2023-06-26 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
i. the final showdown
a. across the rainbow bridge
[For all his boasting, Itto knows that there are a lot of things that can't necessarily be called his strong suit— but this, going to battle? This is exactly the kind of thing he's built to do, and while the conflict ahead is sure to be a challenge, there's no denying that the oni is pretty damn excited about what lies ahead. He grins as he approaches the rainbow bride, hefting what looks like a topaz claymore over his shoulder with one hand.]

Buddy system, huh?

[He looks over to whoever happens to be closest to him, extending a hand.]

C'mon, then! Not nervous, are you?

[Look, he knows the stakes are high here, but even so... this is gonna be fun.]

b. it's showtime!
[Storming the castle is all well and good, and the rescue effort is just as important as the fight itself, but Itto knows exactly where he'll be best put to use— front and center. He joins the others planning to go up against Umbra without hesitation, sword in both hands with Ushi trotting along behind him— no way he was leaving his partner behind on this one.]

Alright, ha ha! Let's get this done!

[His grin hitches from ear-to-ear as he charges forward, eager to throw himself into the fray.]

Do it for Prism!

[Looks like he's not going to have any trouble conjuring up positive emotions— and he's bound to make sure some of that positive outlook rubs off on you, if you need a little help.]


ii. dragon springs
[A soak in the springs seems like the perfect way to wind down after such a hard-won fight, and a nice precursor to the victory celebration to follow. Itto is plenty used to open baths like these, and seems to be right at home with his arms stretched out to either side, head tipped back against the edge as he slinks down to let the water come up to his chin.]

Nothin' like a good soak after working up a sweat...

[He lets out a contented sigh, his scaled tail rising up from beneath the water to give a contented wave.

Wait— his what?!

His eyes fly open and he suddenly forces himself to sit up straight, looking towards the source of the faint splashing noise.]


Wait a minute, is that mine?

[Someone didn't check out the sign beforehand— but it's not like this kind of thing doesn't happen here all the time.]


iii. goodbye and farewell
[When the day of the celebration rolls around, Itto is there with bells on— wouldn't miss a minute of this for anything, not after how hard they'd all worked for it, and he'll be found all throughout the party venue from dawn until well after nightfall. He's not normally an early riser, but all things considered, this seemed worth getting up for, and he's sure his oni stamina means he'll be able to power through without missing a beat.

Of course, his favorite part of any party is always the food— especially throughout the day, he can be found sampling whatever food and drink have been put out, and he'll also take some time to visit and commune with the pegasi, including volunteering to help out at the stable for awhile.

In the evening, he'll be trying his hand at just about every activity that's been made available, but sometime before the fireworks, he'll be out in the garden with a drink in hand, perched on a bench and looking strangely subdued as he looks up at the stars above.]


You know... I've made a whole bunch of friends here. Weird, to think about all of this ending.

[The victory high he'd been riding since the fall of Umbra has faded, somewhat, into something more bittersweet.]


iv. wildcard
[Something else in mind? Leave a starter or hit me up at [plurk.com profile] necrofancy, necrofancies @ discord or via PM to work something out together!]
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[personal profile] alchemicalbirth 2023-06-28 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
i. shadow self (lost control);

[ What is there to be done?

Albedo steps into an area where something dark manifests, a shadow that looks like him. Something about that is familiar enough that there is no hesitation to ensure he's battle-ready. But, worse still, is the transformation that follows.

Into something so dark and monstrous that it defies any logic or basis in reality. A figure from a nightmare, painted by abyssal shadows, and a maw fitted with sharp teeth; summarily, an apocalyptic entity.

In his heart he knows what this is. It grins sharply before speaking an ugly truth lie:

'You and I are the same.' ]


No.

[ The protest is weak, though, as the seed of doubt has taken root.

It's finally happened. He's lost control.

...But, he's cognizant. It's impossible.

'Yet, that's what Durin thought too, isn't it? The creature hallucinated.' It whispers this poisonous fact into his head, but the words can be heard aloud as well.

He's gripping his sword, staring blankly as the maw opens again, a nasty, corrosive flame gathering. But, he can't get himself to move, sinking further into the burden that makes him question his own sanity. One he concludes he will end up facing alone in the end despite everything. ]


ii. fight;

[ Well, Albedo has been anticipating a showdown of some sort with the source of this realm's problems. But, he can't say that his calculations led him to picturing they would be fighting a dragon.

(It's always dragons, isn't it, hm? This is fine.)

It really is fine, though.

He is well aware that they have rather reliable allies on their side.

So, anyone nearby can encounter him easily. They can find him aiming to assist in releasing the trapped dragons for a good portion of the battle, dealing with some of the hordes of skeleton ghosts, annoying buggers that they are. ]


iii. conclusion;

[ Well.

That was a lot. He's ready to go back to his usual state of doing things now.

He can actually be found at both parties, though. Wallflowering as he is wont to do at some points, or keeping to himself. But, Albedo can probably be dragged into things if someone comes along to get his attention or otherwise. ]


iv. wildcard;

[ Feel free to hit me up with whatever. \o/ ]