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March Event Log


March Event
Dominant Element: Wind
Waning Element: Earth

Full Moon: March 8th - March 10th


The seasons have finally begun to shift. As the Spirit Vein shifts to hues of green, the city experiences increasing warmth throughout the month. The snows of winter melt and from it the grass begins to turn green. Early buds on some of the trees and plants begin to sprout as the month progresses. Of course, being a wind month, it's not all nice weather. Strong gusts of wind will blow throughout the month, making any early spring picnic difficult. Enjoy the warmth, but be careful not to get swept away!


Top of the Season

At long last, spring is here. The citizens of Kaisou are more than thrilled that the winter has finally passed. Even though the temperatures are still on the cooler side, many people are acting like it may be summer from the way they are walking around in t-shirts amongst the melting snow drifts. People are finding just about any and all excuse to be outside, just to enjoy some fresh air and sunlight after being stuck inside all winter. Expect to see many stores offering outdoor seating, even though the strong winds keep knocking things over.

For the students, March is something of a reprieve month before the end of the year marathon kicks in. Spring break for all the schools will take place March 12th through the 18th, so everyone gets to enjoy a shared week off from their studies and homework. Those who still interested in involving themselves in school activities, they can begin practicing their auditions for the spring play at Kaisou High. Pride and Prejudice will be this years play, so you better work on your British accents! Meanwhile for art students its' time to start working on their piece for the spring art gallery, and those involved with sports might want to consider trying out for a spot on a spring sports team such as baseball or soccer.

But for the older crowds, there's no March in Kaisou without some good old St. Patrick Day celebrations. During the week of the holiday, bars throughout the town will serve green beers and have drinking specials. There'll be small parades throughout different neighborhoods with people sporting green, leprechaun hats, and clovers. Even the Undertown is getting into the spirit, with the vendors selling spells that turn anything green and hexes that will make someone dance an Irish jig for a minute.



The Rainbow Connection

Throughout the month, rainbows will appear sporadically throughout the town. Unlike the typical rainbows you see in the sky, these seem a lot closer too- sometimes arching between two buildings or sticking out of the state park's forest. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to why they're appearing weather wise, and we're several months away from Pride Month- so what could be going on? Should you ask the folks of Undertown or at the ENKI learning center, the answer they speculate could be none other than there must be leprechauns around. Why else would they be appearing this month of all months? And for those unfamiliar with the story of leprechauns, folks will more than eagerly tell you that at the end of leprechaun rainbows lie a pot of gold, if the legends are true.

Well, there's only one way to find out! A person determined enough can follow the rainbow to their end, whether it be on the top of a building or in the forest or behind a gay bar. At the end of each of these rainbows, will be a large cauldron where the rainbow and a golden light are emitting from. However, inside the cauldron is not a pot of gold but a few golden glowing salmon that are swimming around in the cauldron's golden water.

Well, it's may not be gold gold, but the salmon have their uses. Zodiac in particular will pay upwards to $1300 per salmon. You can also sell them to other folks in Undertown, albeit it for half the price, who will in turn cook them up and sell them in various food dishes for purchase. Of course, you can always cut out the middle man and cook and consume the salmon yourself. You could even keep them as a pet, if you have enough space for a salmon tank.

However, all these actions have consequences. Whether you eat the salmon (be it from your own cooking or eating it at an Undertown food vendor if you're not interested in chasing rainbows), or spend a great deal of time around them - you'll start gaining new memories of yourself in alternate universe, regardless of if you're an AU or an OU. These lives in alternate universes can take all sorts of strange and interesting forms: perhaps it glimpses of how your life would've been if a certain event hadn't happened, or it's a life where you grew up in a different setting, or maybe even a life as a rock with googly eyes. How many memories you get of this alternate life depends on how much salmon you consume or how much time you spend around them. [Mod Note: The only "alternate universe memories" that are off the table are memories for OUs that'd reveal plot points in their canons that are revealed past their stated canon point! Aka you still need to use the proper channels for a canon bump.]



Unwelcome Guests

During the weekend of March 4th, an unusual Zodiac message will appear on the Libra app.

ALERT: SPIRIT REALM BREACH IN BLUE FISH LAKE PARK.
Element Classification: Wind
Danger Level: Unknown
Designation: Spirit Realm Breach
Zodiac has detected an unusual number of presences from the Spirit Realm appearing in Blue Fish Lake Park. Early reports indicate that they may be part of the Fae, but contact has yet to be established. This is a highly unusual situation, so please approach with caution.

If you decide to head to the Zodiac office first, the overall atmosphere is tense. The Zodiac attendant are there, as well as the fuzzy Professor, but they certainly seem to be working with less resources than usual. The attendant apologizes that they couldn't send out any earlier agents to investigate the situation, citing that the higher ups cut their department's budget to devote to "other projects". The Professor chides in at this point with clear agitation, "Yeah because creatures invading from another world isn't a high priority apparently!!", before he takes a deep breath and tries to calm down.

Even with their shoestring budget, the attendant and the Professor will try to answer the best they can. The attendant explains that normally it's impossible this this number of Spirit Realm occupants to come into this side of the world unless there's a manmade tear- and no new ones have been detected. They have concerns it's a sign the Spirit Vein is leaking energy, but the higher ups won't approve the resources to perform tests that'd detect that. Meanwhile the Professor will chime in. It turns out the "early report" mentioned in the message was him going to Blue Fish Lake Park, getting a look at the fae, and then scurrying away before they could spot his small puppet body. While he insists that history is his specialty and not myths, he will concede he's read some things about the fae. Particularly that they are nasty tricksters with egos and temperaments that'd give high profile celebrities a run for their money. Do anything to make them angry, and they won't hesitate to curse you and ruin your life. However, the fae can never tell a lie, and if you get them to promise something- they can never break that promise. Also if any types of diplomacy fails, iron works great on them!

That intel in hand, it's time to head to Blue Lake Fish Park to meet the guests.

Arriving in Blue Fish Lake Park, you'll immediately tell that something is off. Despite the rest of the city's flora still being in the very early stages of spring, the plant life in this park looks much closer to the late spring. The grass is fully green, flowers are in full bloom a month early, and the trees have their foliage fully grown in. In fact, it's almost like new plants and trees have sprouted and grown in the last few days. And it's not just the plant life that's unusual. Amongst the normal visitors of the park (many of whom are normal people who notice nothing unusual is afoot) are the occasional fae, sticking out with their insectoid wings and other inhuman features. All of them on the outer edges of the park seem to be moving with purpose, either guarding or scouting. Should you approach any of these fae demanding answers, they will state that they in service of the original leaders of the Fae court. Seeming to recognize that you are no normal person, they will inform you that you should head into the forest to speak with the court themselves.

Stepping into the forest, you'll find a forest that's further along in being changed than the rest of the park. The trees have grown taller and been warped in ways the Fae find more appealing. The lush green canopy looks like it belongs in the depths of summer than March. And there are Fae everywhere, among the trees and the underbrush, watching you as you come in. Head deep enough into the forest, and you'll come across a make shift throne room out of trees and stone in the area- its under construction, if you will. All around the court are numerous fae guards, ready to attack at a moment's notice. The leader of the Fae, a Fae queen who act as arrogant and dismissive as ever, will react as if you're the one who has stepped into her land.

It'll take some coaxing and insistence to finally get an explanation to what's going on. Since the kidnapping attempt last March, a division has happened among the Fae court between the Seelie and the Unseelie Fae. This rift grew only deeper as time went on, until it turned violent. The Unseelie managed to get the upper hand through a surprise tactic, managed to drive the Seelie - the Fae here- out of the court. The Seelie Fae decided rather than attempt to take their court back, that they would take advantage of Kaisou's ever growing spirit energy and lay claim to a court here. The entire time, the Fae Queen does her best to paint the Seelie as the wronged party and perfectly innocent in every way - but despite her attempts, many will get the sense that the Seelie are nowhere near as blameless as she's painting them as. And as for her claim that the Seelie fae intend to live with the humans of Kaisou in peaceful coexistence and won't cause any trouble? Well...



The Seelie are Assholes

Yeah, so as time goes on, it becomes quickly apparent that the Fae Queen's claim of peaceful coexistence was, to put it, an exaggeration at best. These are still the same spiteful and vengeful Fae that kidnapped a bunch of app users last year, after all. Throughout the week, there are numerous attempts by various Fae to kidnap babies and children to bring them to their court to raise as their own, so have fun sorting out those incidents. By the end of the week, they've gotten it in their mind without any discussion that all of Blue Fish Lake park is their territory, and therefore everyone who steps into the park is subject to their rules. And what rules are these you may ask? Well honestly, there'd be too many to list, and they seem ever constantly changing. They all seem to boil down to not doing anything at all that'd annoy one of the Fae, especially if they hold status in the court.

Should one break one of these rules, a number of consequences can happen. They may decide to curse you in some fashion, either with a classic curse or start turning you into some monster. Thankfully, being on Earth renders their powers weaker, so many of these curses are either weaker or not as long lasting as they could've been if they were in the Spirit Realm properly. Alternatively, they could just decide to attack you or try to kill you. And if you really make them mad? They might decide to kidnap a loved ones of yours and bring them to the fae court to curse them instead. Great.

That said, for some endearing yourself to the Fae Court may come with some advantages, though it may also run the risk of them deciding to try to change you into a fae. But whether or not you avoid that fate, you can get something truly valuable. Namely: information. Should you get into their good graces (by them doing favors, offering them gifts, flattery, etc), they will provide what they know about the ongoing situation. Their ability to be in Kaisou? Is thanks to the unusual levels of spirit energy coming from Kaisou's Spirit Vein. The ruptures caused by Professor Willow (with a certain portal in August exacerbating the issue) has caused spirit energy to flow into the city unchecked, making the Spirit Energies rise to levels not normally possible on Earth. The new powers and monstrous forms that people have been exhibiting? Is due to the increased Spirit Energy levels. Normal human bodies don't typically do well to prolong exposure to the Spirit Realm. Some may have a higher tolerance than others, but it's still unhealthy in the long run. The Fae mitigate this problem by changing their kidnapped victims honored guests into Fae with their magics. Most likely, they speculate, the increasing Spirit Energy is attempting to do the same in its own way, as a way to prepare for...

Prepare for what? The Fae at this point become more evasive, not wanting to give a direct answer. If you push them enough without angering them, they will ask "Did they ever find Roanoke?" as a rhetorical question, before dropping the subject altogether. While this may lead to more questions than answers, it wouldn't be a bad idea for someone to inform everyone else of what you learned.



Tír na nóg

So yeah, it's safe to say that letting the Seelie Fae stay is not going to work out, right?

While Zodiac itself continues to be preoccupied with other matters, after the third Fae mistook him for a human baby and attempted to kidnap him, the Fuzzy Professor is thoroughly done with their new guests. He sends his own message on the Libra app, proposing a plan. He's done some research and found that per the rules of the Fae, should the leader of the original Fae court (the one in realm of Tír na nóg) announce that it's time for a Gathering - all the Fae associated with that court are required to return to the Court to attend the Gathering. So if they travel to the Spirit Realm these guys came from and convince the current Unseelie Ruler to announce a gathering - the Seelie Fae will return to that realm and once they're all gone, they can seal any gates so the Seelie can't come back in the city. If asked if the Unseelie ruler is unwilling to cooperate with this plan, but Professor gives an ambivalent "well then uh...overthrow them, I guess? Look, I just want these guys gone okay! I'm sick of getting kidnapped!"

You know what? Fair enough.

Per the Professor's instructions, while the main gate the Seelie Fae used is heavily guarded, they can reactivate the old gate from last year that's hidden away in Brick Alley. Sure enough when they arrive in Brick Alley, there's no obvious standing tall gate. Instead, they will have to search around until they find a circle of mushrooms that have popped up on a patch of grass. If you can't find it, the blue little puppet who is standing nearby will be a good clue. He wave you over and gives anyone who cones by a piece of Ariandhe's Yarn, so they can teleport out of that realm immediately once their job is done. The mushrooms that make up the fairy circle are impervious to harm, and you'll have to stand in the center of them if you want to enter the realm. It'll take a moment or two to activate, leaving you feel a little awkward as normal people pass by and stare at you standing in a circle of mushrooms, but hold fast, because soon you'll find yourself warped into another realm.

Some older app users may recall their previous visit to this realm as stepping into a beautiful fairy tale realm. Certainly, many of the old familiar features are there: the rocky cliffs, the meadows, the Fae castle in the distance. But past those familiar sights, there's been a lot of changes. It's colder in this realm, with everything having the look of late autumn and early winter. It's darker as well, with the daylight hours being no brighter than twilight, and the nights lasting much longer than normal. The forest has become overgrown, wilder and more twisted. This place looks less like a fairytale and more like the setting for a halloween story. Seems this is what happens when it's only the Unseelie controlling the land.

Your goal is to once again reach the castle. However, the journey is much more perilous than before. The path that was once a straight shot to the castle now has become more winding. It now crosses through bogs full of Will-o'-the-wisps which attempt to lead you off the path and into the bog...which is still full of undead skeletons who are more than happy to try to drag you under. And these are hardly the worst dangers, as unlucky travelers may happen upon a banshee whose screams may paralyze anyone. Going near any body of water runs the risk of happening upon the Kelpie's more violent cousin, the Each Uisge.

Also remember the Dulahan and the large, fire breathing, dragon from last year? Yeah, they are no longer restricted to their little spots and are roaming free, able to attack and breath fire on any poor soul they happen upon. The trip is a long one, possibly taking a few days (though luckily, barely any time will pass in Kaisou itself). So go prepared and...have fun!



The Unseelie Court

After a long and dangerous journey, they finally reach the castle. Just like the rest of the realm, its been twisted and turned darker to represent the Unseelie's particular aesthetic. And if you think that the danger was over now that you reached the castle, oh, you're quite mistaken. These Fae, either because they know your intent or they simply do not like intruders, will likely attack on sight unless you're extremely good at talking your way out. Either this will do this with direct assaults or through trickery, conjuring illusions that reflect your own personal nightmares in order to break you.

Struggle through the winding halls of the castle best you can until you reach the throne room of the court. There stands the Unseelie King. You can go about this a few ways, either attempt to persuade him to initiate a Gathering, though he will protest quite a bit - and has every bit of arrogance that the Seelie Queen showed. Should persuasion tactics not work, it's a matter of fighting. Either kill or incapacitate him, all you need to do is take his crown that sits upon his head. Though be careful, he's not the king for no reason. He'll be a tough opponent, with both fighting prowess and magical skill alike.

If you fight him and obtain the crown, all you need to do is put it atop your head and declare that it's time for The Gathering. A bell ringing sound will ring out throughout the realm, alerting all the Fae. The task done, it's best to make your hurried escape before the Fae have caught onto your deception or you get sealed in with them. Use the yarn that the Professor gave you, or find another way out and head for home.



Aftermath

When you return to Kaisou, you'll find the Seelie Fae are quickly making their exit back into the realm they came from, having been summoned for the gathering. As soon as the last one steps in, the members of the Black Order can use a sealing spell granted by the higher ups in order to seal the gate. With the Fae gone, Blue Lake Park will slowly turn back to how it looked before. Some of the temporary curses will fade. Unfortunately, not much can be done to cure the more permanent curses. And for many, the information that the Seelie Fae provided may still trouble you. Just what is going to happen to this town? Is there a way to fix it before it's too late? Why is Zodiac suddenly so disinterested? Only time will tell, it seems.



OOC Notes

The dominant element this month is Wind! Anyone with an affinity to the wind element will find themselves boosted throughout the month. This could mean a boost to their power, having more energy, feeling more inspired with creativity, having better luck on different attempts -- the boost can manifest in all sorts of different ways. By contrast, anyone with an affinity for Earth will be experiencing the opposite. Perhaps their powers will be weaker, they have less energy, they're having a creative block or general worse luck - again it can manifest in all sorts of way and players are free to play with this mechanic as they'd like.

For the month of March, courtesy of the Fae, characters can obtain up to 3 monster transformation purchases for free. This does not count for your usual monthly limit, so you can also pay for 2-3 more if you wish! And for this month only, characters can regain monster features for up to two monster types (for example your character could gain monster feature from a unicorn AND an avian if they wish to be an alicorn). The IC justification for this is that it's Fae magic. After this month, the monster transformations will go back to their regularly scheduled limitations.

The original OOC plotting post for this event can be found here. Another Zodiac Post will be going up March 15th to serve as an intro post for new characters and allow characters to react to developments over the network.

notevensorey: (I will not belong here)

Sorey | Tales of Zestiria | POKEGO AU

[personal profile] notevensorey 2023-03-04 06:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Tír na nope

[On stepping through the Gate (after waiting for the world to load them in, apparently. Who knew Gates had lag times?), Sorey immediately begins looking around as he makes way for more people. He's armed with a blunt, ornamental sword that's sheathed on his right hip, a pen in the breast pocket of his lab coat, and a couple of notepads in his pockets. He takes one out now, making a quick sketch of their surroundings and shorthand notes.]

We should get moving and stay cautious. I highly doubt it's simply the landscape that's changed. I'd bet that the path has become far more treacherous.

[The brunet's a scientist first and a fighter second, so he knows he's not going to do well going it alone. Though his training with Amal has helped refine his form (without the showboating), he knows he's better off with other people than flying solo.]


The Unseelie Court

[Sorey's been very dutifully taking notes when it's safe to do so, and they're always quick observations. A full report write-up can be done once they're out of this wretched place. However, on stepping inside the castle itself, the Unseelie Fae screech out, "Intruders! Unleash the beast hidden within your soul!" Sorey is hit with some kind of curse, which becomes immediately apparent when he abruptly transforms into a dragon. The Fae look about as surprised as the new dragon does, especially with how suddenly cramped the room has become due to his size.

At least his serpentine body is easy to manipulate, and he's quick to figure out how to hover just high enough to make room for everyone else. It's clear that Sorey won't be able to help much in these close quarters as he is. Yet, as he's trying to figure out how to change back to human, one of the Fae send an illusion his way. Possibly on accident, possibly to try to make him crush everyone else underfoot if he's spooked enough by it. Sorey does reel back, but instead of going down he goes further up. Though hard to tell on his draconic face, it's clear that he's been startled, and yet there's something... sad in his eyes. As if he's remembered something he really wished he hadn't.

Sorey shakes his head and then abruptly snaps at a Fae. He doesn't eat them, but it does frighten them enough to shriek and flee. It's good enough, and he does threaten each one he can reach to help dwindle their numbers.]



Aftermath

[Sorey's back in his human shape on arriving back in Kaisou. He's looking a lot more tired and a bit sadder than when he went in. Still, he's gotten some good data, Fae curse notwithstanding. It does unsettle him that a dragon is the "beast within his soul," according to the Fae that cursed him. However, he doesn't... feel malevolent? Perhaps a second opinion from Mikleo will help assuage his fears.

Still, anyone staggering around looking hurt will immediately get his attention. He'll approach them with concern in his expression.]


Are you alright?


Wildcard

[Hit me with your best shot!!]
Edited 2023-03-04 18:43 (UTC)
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aftermath

[personal profile] reenforces 2023-03-04 08:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[Mikleo has been waiting outside of the portal for his colleague to appear. Jun is nearby, but not so close that he needs to concern himself with what's going on. Sorey's only been free of the fae realm for about ten seconds before Mikleo runs up, a clipboard tucked beneath his arm and a pen behind his ear.]

Sorey! Let me look at you.

[Without even asking, he recites the brief incantation for Resilient Aid under his breath. A blue wisp circles around Sorey and heals any light wounds he might have.]

I'm sorry we weren't in there with you. [But he did learn some things...]
notevensorey: (Ahh yet I did not know)

[personal profile] notevensorey 2023-03-04 08:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sorey blinks, but then grins sheepishly as Mikleo comes over to fuss. Still, he's not going to say no. It's a comfort right now, and the fact that the seraph is able to stay in his presence without reaction means that he's not shedding malevolence. That... takes a huge worry off of his mind.

The cool, healing power of Resilient Aid washes over him and helps with what wounds he's sustained during his time in the realm. He grins at his friend in gratitude.]


Thank you, Mikleo! Please, don't apologize, it's quite alright.

[Ugh, but he should tell the seraph about what happened. At least in part. Sorey's still processing the abrupt remembering of forming a pact with an enormous, white dragon, and then... falling asleep. For a long, long time.]

I, uh, didn't come out unscathed, though. The Unseelie were highly aggressive, far more than I'd predicted. So, um, I did... get hit with a curse. And, ah, I'm... a dragon, now? At least, I can transform into one. And fly.
reenforces: ; manga (the road leads onward)

[personal profile] reenforces 2023-03-05 02:33 am (UTC)(link)
No... As soon as you went in, I felt something bad was going to happen.

[But he didn't want to put undue pressure on his vessel and his friend, so he just. Dealt with it. And now look, Sorey is back and looking like he walked through a warzone. It's not just a physical thing either, he looks like he's tired emotionally too.]

You're—what?

[He pulls his hands back for a moment, but not because he's afraid of getting burned. It's a brief reprieve before Mikleo starts manhandling him trying to find any signs of not being human. Hilarious.]

... You look fine to me. No signs of hellionization, and I don't sense any malevolence coming from you at all. [He breathes a soft sigh.] Looks like it's only a minor curse—nothing as dark as the curses from our old lives. That isn't to say it's not harmful though, obviously.

[... He straightens Sorey's earrings and lets him go.]

Let's sit beneath that big oak over there. You look like you're about to collapse.
notevensorey: (Till chapter three)

[personal profile] notevensorey 2023-03-05 02:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sorey almost feels his heart clench in fear when Mikleo pulls away, but it's completely gone when the seraph starts to suddenly manhandle him. All the brunet can do is comply obediently, feeling more than a little relieved that touching him isn't causing the seraph harm. Further proof that he's not Malevolent. This is simply bestial in nature.]

Good! I hadn't felt any different myself, but I was really worried all the same. It was certainly a highly unfortunate moment to remember everything about what dragons meant.

[Not to mention remembering Eizen and that nameless, wandering seraph couple. And... Maotelus, a different kind of dragon altogether. Perhaps the only one of his kind in their world.

He blushes a little when Mikleo straightens his earrings and clears his throat.]


I fear your assessment may be altogether too accurate.

[Sorey walks with his friend over to the oak tree, and sits down with his back against the trunk. He rubs his face tiredly.]

I... remembered something else in there, as well. Courtesy of the Unseelie's illusions. I'm still processing it, to be honest.
reenforces: ; manga (it weaves a web over mystery)

[personal profile] reenforces 2023-03-06 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
[Judging by Mikleo's face, he already knows what Sorey is referring to. His lips tug into a frown.]

... That's a rough way to remember. I'm sorry.

[This Sorey might be accustomed to the supernatural but certainly not in the way that his past self was, growing up immersed in a blessed village. Even then, it was difficult for the boys to accept that, should they fail in their mission, one of them could become a raging dragon. For Mikleo it was a glimpse of his own mortality.

Once Sorey sits down, Mikleo curls up beside him. They're just close enough to touch.]


What was it? What did you see?
notevensorey: (With every passing day)

[personal profile] notevensorey 2023-03-06 01:19 am (UTC)(link)
[Sorey shakes his head.]

It's not your fault. Certainly not the best way, but I'm glad to remember it all the same.

[He... takes a moment to lean against Mikleo slightly. It's gentle, almost hesitant, but he knows he needs the human contact right now. This helps to ground him, remind him that he's not asleep but very much awake. He takes out his notebook and pen, mostly so that he can absently doodle to make sure he's still here in the present.]

...I saw a white dragon. It might even have been a reflection of the form I take, I'm not sure. But... I remembered watching your lights escape. I remember making a pact with... with him, and then I fell asleep. For a long, long time.

[It's subtle, but Sorey has a white-knuckled grip on his pen.]
reenforces: ; anime (it takes me all the way)

[personal profile] reenforces 2023-03-06 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
[Mikleo returns the touch almost automatically. He's even sitting on the side he usually takes... They've always been like that, fighting side by side in such a way that one can compensate for the other. And it's much the same now, though they're not fighting hellions this time but nightmares of a different sort.]

Maotelus...

[The name just kind of spills out. Mikleo can't remember saying it out loud before. Maybe Sorey's recitation of that memory brought it back. He remembers the rest of the situation then, however... that Sorey had stayed behind to sacrifice himself, and purify the dragon-seraph as well as the continent.

His human life would almost certainly come to an end like that. No wonder Sorey was suddenly very, very worried about what he'd seen; he knew that he was going to sleep and he probably wouldn't wake up.]


... That's right.

[He reaches out to place both cool, healing palms atop Sorey's right hand that holds the pen.]

We faced an impossible situation. You thought about what you could do, and what you'd seen and experienced. There were two questions left to us by the past: how to keep Maotelus from raging, and how to restore Glenwood after all the Lord of Calamity had done to destroy it...

There was only ever one answer. And that was you.

[He squeezes a little.]

It got better, you know. The world healed, and there were many more Shepherds after Rose. I even helped them at times... though I can't remember anything specifically. But I felt you in the world around us, always. I felt your blessing, little by little, and I knew you would return to me one day.
notevensorey: ([M] But the room is too quiet)

[personal profile] notevensorey 2023-03-06 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
[Sorey can't help it. He looks at Mikleo, searches his eyes to make sure that what he's saying is true. The brunet listens to it all, lets it sink in, and then lets go of his pen. He then holds onto one of the seraph's hands, trying not to squeeze too tightly. Now that Sorey isn't holding onto something so tightly, Mikleo can probably feel the tremor in it.]

...It's silly, but while that's a relief to hear, I... that's not what I'm afraid of.

[Mikleo's his best friend, though, right? So he can trust him with his fears and not make fun of him for them... right...?

Or, hell, maybe the seraph might have the same fear. Sorey swallows, and lowers his voice. He doesn't want to be overheard. It's silly, it's irrational, it's... it's horrifying.]


I'm afraid... god, saying it aloud just makes it sound so much sillier, but I... I'm scared that I'll fall asleep and, when I wake up, hundreds of years will have past me by.

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whiteshroud: (jun95)

Aftermath

[personal profile] whiteshroud 2023-03-05 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
[They had insisted that Sorey go on into the realm while Mikleo and Jun stayed outside, and Jun was left with some concerns. Even if he was younger, he certainly wasn't weak and even had experience in that realm before. Still, Mikleo had insisted, so all they could do was standby and wait.

When he sees Sorey comes out, he'll approach. He's wearing that shroud he was the first night they met in person- a safeguard against the Fae. But through his own sensing? Something feels...off about the other guy]


Sorey...
notevensorey: (Waking up to say)

[personal profile] notevensorey 2023-03-05 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
[Sorey startles a bit, not quite used to Jun's... getup. Still, he's over it quick enough and he smiles sunnily at the other man.]

Oh, hey! [He's... cognizant that Jun didn't give him permission to say his name while like this, so he just assumes that he shouldn't.] I hope I didn't worry you guys too much.
whiteshroud: (jun23)

[personal profile] whiteshroud 2023-03-05 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
[Jun doesn't react to the Sorey being startled, being used to that. he appreciates the lack of name really, especially with the fae about]

Mikleo was worried. I was starting to get a little concerned too.

[...]

Did something happen? I sense something different about you.
notevensorey: (With every passing day)

[personal profile] notevensorey 2023-03-05 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
[The brunet does look apologetic.]

Ah, I'm sorry about that.

[He hesitates when Jun says that, and he goes with the truth. Honestly, Sorey's a horrendous liar to begin with, but they'd figure it out really fast anyway.]

The Unseelie were a lot more aggressive than predicted. They outright attacked us the moment we set foot in their castle. Unfortunately, I got hit by a curse. I became some sort of dragon, and it's quite possibly permanent. [He runs a hand through his hair, looking worried.] If that's what you're sensing, can you tell if it's... harmful, spiritually, to other people?
whiteshroud: (shroud - neutral)

[personal profile] whiteshroud 2023-03-05 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
[Jun just gives a shrug. He doesn't feel as strongly about it, and he's sure he's going to get an earful from Mikleo anyway]

So that's what happened. [He doesn't sound shocked. Fae throwing curses seems like their MO honestly]

...I don't sense anything Malevolent. If anything it's more ...animalistic.
notevensorey: (My own darkness)

[personal profile] notevensorey 2023-03-05 02:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[That gets Sorey to sigh in relief.]

Okay, good. [This... deserves an explanation.] In the world Mikleo and I come from, a dragon is typically what happens to a seraph consumed wholly by Malevolence. Their self is completely destroyed in the process, leaving death as their only mercy.

As far as my memories tell me, there's only ever been one singular exception, but I'm still... processing that.
whiteshroud: (jun28)

[personal profile] whiteshroud 2023-03-05 03:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[Jun will give a simple nod]

Mikleo mentioned that when I became his vessel.

If it helps, I don't feel nearly the level of power he described within you.


[Thanks....?]
notevensorey: (A painting in grey)

[personal profile] notevensorey 2023-03-05 03:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sorey can't help laughing a little at that. It's more startled than anything with real humor.]

Honestly, that's good! Granted, you'd know immediately if I did even without that sense considering I'd be completely unconscious.

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fionnuisce: (don't leave me to sleep all alone)

tir na nope

[personal profile] fionnuisce 2023-03-05 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
I'd expect no less from a place like this. I'm just hoping we don't run into the entire goddamned Tuatha Dé Danann at this rate.

[He scowled, fingers drumming restlessly on his cane.]

Let's stay far away from horses near the water and keep to the path so we don't get killed.
notevensorey: (Change it up from the past)

[personal profile] notevensorey 2023-03-05 02:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sorey looks over at Waver and gives him a resolute nod, putting away his notebook and pen.]

That'd be preferrable, though I suppose we'll have to see how our luck fairs. And I agree with your plan of action.

[He smiles.]

Would you prefer taking point or walking side-by-side?
fionnuisce: (words that would give my life meaning)

[personal profile] fionnuisce 2023-03-05 04:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Probably better I don't go on ahead and slow us all down, I'm not exactly the fastest on foot. Shall we, then?
notevensorey: (Waking up to say)

[personal profile] notevensorey 2023-03-08 07:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sorey smiles at him.]

Please, if anything, I might be the one slowing you down with the notes I need to take.

[Still, he takes the hint! He'll start walking up front.]

Oh, also, I apologize in advance if I give you a static shock. It gets crazy bad for a few minutes after I use my magic.
fionnuisce: (words that would give my life meaning)

[personal profile] fionnuisce 2023-03-08 07:45 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm sure I've seen worse than a little electricity.

[yeah this may as well happen]

You seem pretty eager. First time with fae bullshit, or is this a common thing for you?
notevensorey: (In your heart)

[personal profile] notevensorey 2023-03-08 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Fair enough.

[Sorey makes a 'sort of' gesture with his hand.]

More that I've seen the aftereffects of fae madness before. I'm not looking forward to that, but I highly doubt that's a controversial opinion.
fionnuisce: (don't leave me to sleep all alone)

[personal profile] fionnuisce 2023-03-08 08:19 pm (UTC)(link)
...Yeah, no kidding. I wasn't expecting that to be a problem when I came to this world, but naturally everything has to be as difficult as possible.
notevensorey: (She doesn't quite fit in)

[personal profile] notevensorey 2023-03-08 08:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Perhaps. Though, at the risk of sounding cheesy and naive and all that, at least you've got people who won't let you face those difficulties alone.

[The power of friendship can't solve everything, but it can certainly make things easier.]

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