01 ~ A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes

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Characters: Korwa [The Fairy Godmother] and Eustace [The Gray Wolf]
Campaign: Break
Format: [It's strike time!]
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Summary: Korwa and Eustace arrive in the Index together. Fighting and shenanigans happen. Also puppies and matchmaking.

1 - You feeling lucky, punk? That's right, I'm back...

[What happens first is an earth-shaking tremor that rocks the very ground. Buildings sway, the glass in windows shaking violently but narrowly avoiding the point of cracking...

The loud explosion that follows though? That smashes some windows. Smoke begins rising from a building in the distance, acting as a guide for anyone brave enough to investigate the cause of all this noise and destruction.

To those with the guts to discover the source, or perhaps those just unlucky enough to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, you'll be greeted by… What the heck is that?!

Made of solid ice, this incredibly muscled adonis-like creature seems hell bent on causing as much destruction as possible. With a single punch part of another building crumbles, debris flying everywhere as people scream and run for cover. Is anyone going to tackle this mistake of ice sculpting gone wrong?!

Thankfully it seems as though two people are already on the case. Eustace and Korwa are both trying to keep up with the sculpture, with Eustace ready to jump into battle at a moment's notice while Korwa hangs a little further back to offer support.]

I'll keep it engaged, just stay out of the way. [That sounded more brusque than what he actually meant, which is for her to stay back so as not to get caught in the actual fight, but suddenly giant Vyrn he has to try and stop. No time to be polite.]

Let me back you up. We're going to avoid a bad ending! [At least she sounds a little more lighthearted, but then again she's keeping back while Eustace tackles muscle-Vyrn.

Will the two of them together be enough to tackle this strange, highly toned monstrosity? Maybe?! Hopefully!! But this cool customer isn't just out to wreak havoc. Oh no. It's out to put you on ice.

Help would be appreciated. Please join the raid, there are plenty of slots. Thanks.]


2 - Too cool for School

[Following the aftermath of that incredible battle there is plenty of damage to the surrounding area. When the creature fell, ice and snow suddenly blanketed everything nearby so watch you do don't slip while you're walking!

Not only that but there are plenty of people scurrying around, checking on their loved ones, their businesses and homes— Fortunately the scope of damage is isolated to half a block and fairly easy to repair, but there's plenty of commotion, with two people in the middle of it.

The woman with long, silver hair is doing her best to calm down anyone who is getting too worked up, trying to keep the peace the best she can in all of the chaos. Meanwhile the man with the tail is checking on those who seem dazed, ensuring no one was injured too badly in the chaos.

Were you hurt during the sudden arrival of Doppelvyrn? Want someone to yell at because what the hell was all of this that just happened? Look no further than these two. Flagging down one of them will mean you get the second one coming over shortly afterwards though.]


3 - Something Completely Different

[After a string of disasters/victories/happy ends, the pair can be found currently arguing out in the street. Well, "arguing." Most of the conversation seems to be coming from the silver haired woman who is following after a darker skinned man who appears to want nothing to do with her. What's perhaps most interesting about the two of them is they're both sporting furred ears on the top of their heads... Though the man also has a tail swishing behind him in agitation, hair bristled up so that's it's standing on end.]

Eustace please, I only need a few seconds to take care of you!

No.

Look, there's a cart. If you hide behind there now we'll be done, bam, finished before you know it.

No.

Fine, there's a clothing store! No one is going to question it if you undress inside—

[This time he doesn't even respond, instead his expression growing darker as he lengthens his stride and walks ahead, leaving the woman to trail along after him.]

Stop being difficult about your pants, you're going to lose them eventually!

[That warning (?) does nothing to slow Eustace down as he keeps up with his brisk escape. Do you dare approach the duo during this strange back and forth? If no one interrupts, Eustace will eventually decide he's had enough and transform into his wolf form to finally get away from Korwa.]

[OOC: JOINT INTRO POST FOR KORWA AND EUSTACE! The main post has prompts featuring both of them together, but we also have individual subthreads in case you're interested in just one or the other. Feel free to contact us on Discord or via plurk for further plotting! (flowermaster for Korwa, laenavesse for Eustace.)]

Comments

[twilightskey]

Supplies?

[Roxas thinks it over for a minute.]

Well, there's plenty of shops and restaurants around town. And there's a pretty good blacksmith on the east side. [It's where he got his swords from, at least.] If you let them know you're an Aspect, they'll probably even give you a discount.

[The question makes him perk up, and he nods.]

Yeah, I do. But only when I go in the water.

[flamekthunder]

I see. [Making a mental note of this information, particularly on the discount. He does have the bag, at least, so if he had to pay while in this form he could.

Which brings everything back to the question he asked.]

...Do your clothes stay or do you have to change every time?

[twilightskey]

[The question actually causes him to chuckle.]

I used to have to, yeah. But I've been in the Index for a while, so my Essence magic's had time to develop. Now whenever I transform, my clothes transform with me.

[He does make a small face, though.]

But my clothes do get a little damp when I go in and out of the water.

[flamekthunder]

Hm. [Not the best answer, but it does give a little hope that he won't be stuck dealing with this forever.]

Currently I only have a cloak that remains whenever I transform, so it's been a bit... Difficult. I'm only staying in this form until I can purchase a new set of clothes.

[Again.]

[twilightskey]

It's not easy when you tear your pants when you transform, huh?

[He says it with a grin and a chuckle. A little bit of mockery, but only because it comes from experiencing the same thing.]

I can show you the tailor where I got my clothes fixed. She's a nice lady, and can probably get you some new clothes if you asked nicely.

[flamekthunder]

That would be appreciated. I know someone who is also a tailor, but her recent attempts have been... Less than desirable.

[And he looks so exhausted when he speaks.

HE'S SORRY KORWA, BUT THE MAGIC HAS NOT BEEN GREAT.]

[twilightskey]

Sounds like you could really use a new tailor, then.

I can show you now, unless you'd rather get settled in your home first... you did manage to find it, right?

[flamekthunder]

My home?

[Just a curious flick of the ear as he thinks back on all the things he had investigated before meeting with Korwa. Hm........ Ah.]

You mean those set of keys?

[twilightskey]

Yeah. They're supposed to help lead you to the house you'll be staying in here.

You're supposed to follow them, but they can get a bit... creative with leading you home.

[flamekthunder]

I see. [On the one hand, that's kind of interesting on how a set of keys could lead him to his home like that. He really is going to have to get used to this "fairy tale" magic.

On the other...the way Roxas says "creative" makes him wonder a bit.

....Hm. There's a contemplative thump of his tail before he rises to stand, shifting his weight to swing his bag over to the ground and paw at it to remove the cover and try to find those keys.






Okay this would be easier if he turned human, but he can't right now for reasons.]

[twilightskey]

[Roxas watches the big wolf try to dig through the bag, and can't help but grin and chuckle.]

Need some help with that?

[flamekthunder]

...Yes.

[Said with a sigh of resignation as he sits back.]

[twilightskey]

[Roxas chuckles, but goes over to help him open up the bag and dig through it. Eventually, he'll pull out what he thinks is the keys.]

Is this it?

[flamekthunder]

[Eustace looks over the keys produced by Roxas and nods.]

Yes, those are the ones I remember seeing earlier. Do I need to hold them?

[...Probably with his teeth, but eh. He can deal with it.]

[twilightskey]

At first, yeah. Then they'll do their thing.

[He's vague about it, but it;s better to show rather than tell... he offers the key to Eustace.]

[flamekthunder]

[Hm...

Well, only way to find out. He'll reach out and gingerly take the keys from Roxas's hands, and almost immediately he feels a very strong PULL to behind him. He actually has to jerk his head back to keep the keys from flying out of his mouth, it feels like.]

Hrmph...!

[Really he can't say anything because well. Keys. But he just grits his teeth, growling a bit before he just glances at Roxas and then to his bag on the ground. Again, can't really say anything, but it should be enough of an indication that he'll need the boy to carry his bag while he's busy with this.]

[twilightskey]

[Ah, he can see the keys are ready to go. Roxas catches that look and catches the message.]

Oh, right.

[He picks up the bag and hefts it up on a shoulder.]

Lead the way. Oh, but you might want to let go and let them lead the way.

[flamekthunder]

...?

[There's just a quizzical look as Eustace hears Roxas's advice. Let them...go? Given how hard they're pulling at him, he's afraid they might just fly off on their own.

But after some initial hesitation, he releases them (and actually kind of glad because this was feeling really weird yet natural at the same time). The keys do indeed pop right out and dart forward. but they seem to hover just a few feet away, as if waiting for him.]

...I see. In that case, I can take my things and be able to follow from here.

[He appreciates Roxas's help, but he doesn't need to drag the boy around if he doesn't have to. But if Roxas actually wanted to come along... ... ...H emight just allow it.]

[twilightskey]

Well, I'm already carrying it. If you want some help finding your house, I don't mind.

[He's not an Index expert yet, but he knows the forest fairly well.]

[flamekthunder]

...If you don't mind, then I see no reason to refuse.

[Other than being his lone wolf self, but he's at least opened up more so he's more willing to allow it.]

Let's go.

[And already trotting after the keys as they fly forward. They're going at a fairly fast clip, so Eustace bounds after them.]

[twilightskey]

Right.

[He nods, and runs after Eustace as they chase the keys. They go pretty fast, and though Roxas has pretty good stamina, it doesn't take him long to start falling behind.]

[flamekthunder]

[So many twists and turns... And did they seriously go in a circle just now?? Eustace is getting a bit annoyed by this, but at some point he notices Roxas lagging behind and stops, the keys still flying forward before they stop abruptly, as if yanked by an invisible leash. Turning back, he sees Roxas had done well to keep up, but he clearly he could only do so much. As for Eustace, he doesn't seem winded at all, and he remembers the snippet that had been provided to him about his essence.

Once Roxas reaches him, he studies the boy for a moment before making a decision.]

Ride on my back, it will be easier.

[twilightskey]

[He does his best! But his best does not allow him to keep up with a four-legged wolf. He's just about to debate calling out to Eustace when the wolf slows down, and then makes the offer.]

Huh?

[He blinks, registering it for a moment, before nodding.]

Yeah. Thanks.

[He'll be quick to hop on the wolf's back when he's offered the chance to do so.]

[flamekthunder]

...I've never carried anyone like this before, so just hang on.

[He's hefted injured onto his back before, but definitely not like this. It's also strange from this perspective, and he thought it would be weightier. Yet he doesn't feel much of a difference once Roxas is up, and for Roxas it will feel as if he's on a small horse. A warm, furry horse. There will be plenty of scruff around Eustace's neck as well, so he won't have to worry about hurting him with his grip.]

Ready?

[twilightskey]

Okay.

[To be fair, he's never ridden anything like this before. It's a strange new feeling, and he tries not to hold onto the fur too tightly.]

[He nods once he's settled in.]

Ready. Let's go.