realmofstories | 01 ~ A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes

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01 ~ A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes

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.)]

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[Okay so. Does he want something?? It's really obvious that he wants her to do something or maybe get something. Right? Is that it?

Between pressing on her arm, the little barks, the way he stops and just looks at her... It's cute. Really cute. And- Aww! Now he's begging!]

I think I get it. You're hungry aren't you? You've just woken up and now you want breakfast.

[See now it all makes sense! She goes to take a gentle hold on his paw and shake it up and down with a smile on her face the whole time.]

[NO THAT'S NOT IT AT ALL.

He just stares at her for a moment before he actually swats her hand with his paw. Now, he really can't blame her for not understanding so the building frustration is more on his inability to do anything productive here. So there's another ruff before he tries to...

...To what. What can he do to get her to understand OH. He sees her bag and tries to reach it, pushing his head under her arm to try and nose his way in. Maybe if he can get the journal he can try to write or at least something to get her to wise up!

And again it probably just looks like he's being a playful, rambunctious pup.]

[SHE CAN'T SPEAK DOG SHE'S DOING HER BEST

Ow though hello? Bad puppy don't swat at her!? She quickly yanks her hand away and looks down at the little pup with wide, surprised eyes. Okaaay.

When he goes for the bag she lets him try poking his way into her bag for a moment... Before she picks him up, spins him around and sets him back down in her lap.]

No, that's not for you. There's no food in there.

[Sorry pupstace. She really isn't a fan of the dog-in-your-bag look anyway. It seems cruel. Since he's being a bit of a grumpy pup though she'll move a hand back to his ears for some more pets. And some long strokes down his back.]

There was a cafe I passed by earlier we could go back to. But that's not great for you, is it. Mm... Was there a pet store near that butcher's shop? [Where would be the best place to get some pupfood from. Hmm.]

[DO BETTER

Eustace never imagined this would be so difficult. Then again, he never imagined he'd ever be in this kind of situation. A top elite soldier reduced to a...helpless puppy. Well, he won't stay helpless if he has a say in it.

He's so close to reaching her journal, teeth about to snap onto the binding when SUDDENLY he's pulled back and set onto her lap. There's a surprised yelp before he wriggles and squirms. Dammit, Korwa!! But then she just had to start petting his ears and stroke his back and...

Curse this canine body. Of course it would feel pleasant, making him grow still. But he doesn't immediately relax, instead tensing a bit because... Yeah this is still weird. The ear petting he's used to, but back stroking, not so much. Just because he sometimes wears back revealing clothing does not mean he actually wants people to touch it. Not without actual permission, anyway, and definitely not like this.

But other than wriggling out, he still has no idea how to get Korwa to pay attention and notice that something is amiss. So for the moment, he'll just sigh and let her pet him as he tries to think. Even if it's a bit weird, it does feel a little nice and...kind of relaxing? No, that's just the puppy brain, he's sure of it.

Thank, Eustace, think. If he had been able to get to her journal... ...Actually, where are his things? They should be by the tree...

Now it's time for him to try and wriggle out again.]

You really can't sit still, can you?

[Well he did just wake up from a nap, so perhaps he's bursting with energy? When he's wriggling about she can't really hold him down to keep him still- Poor thing. So when Eustace starts his wriggle again, Korwa will put him down away from her bag.]

There. Now, no going through my bag this time. Understood?

[She wags her finger at him with a smile. Of course a puppy is just going to do what a puppy wants, so she'll keep a close eye on him to make sure he doesn't just make a dash for her stuff again.]

[There is an actual huff from the pup as Eustace just looks up at her with eyes that may remind her of a certain Erune.

But all right, no time to waste. Time to scamper off towards to find his—

It's not here.

Why...why isn't here!? Did he remember incorrectly? He knows he had set it down by the tree when he first arrived, and then the dogs...

...Dammit. The dogs! They must have grabbed it and moved it without his knowing. It couldn't have gone too far...

So off he goes, running around and sniffing the air. Of course he's too small to realize that his bag had indeed been dragged just a few feet away, hidden underneath some nearby brush. And neither will Korwa because Eustace is actually feeling tired again, the fatigue from earlier and his moving around in this weakened form getting to him. He actually stumbles a little and is forced to stop, shaking his head a bit as if trying to clear his head.]

[It does remind her of a certain someone! But she doesn't jump to any conclusions or anything from that. If anything it only makes her smile at being able to see a little of Eustace in the puppy. It's a little cute really.

Off goes the pup doing his puppy zoomies or whatever, with Korwa being more than happy to watch as he runs around sniffing the air. Keeping an eye on him like this though means she catches when he stumbles.]

Be careful, you're going to tire yourself out like that! Then someone might need another nap, hmm?

[She won't go and gather him up just yet though, instead watching carefully to see how he does. He didn't seem to keen on resting in her lap last time so she doesn't want to just pick him back up again so soon.]

[There's just a grumble before he wobbles again. Ugh, why... Why does he feel so tired? Is this some kind of weakness from his Essence? If it is, he'll need to figure it out before quickly.

But for now, he just...looks up at her. He hated to admit it, but... Her lap had been kind of comfortable, all soft and warm. And his sleepy puppy brain is actually kind of wanting that right now—NO, NO. There's a furious shake of his head, but he's already yawning, legs giving out so that he's lying right on his belly, all sprawled out for a sploot.

How........pathetic of him...............]

[The most pathetic. Dreadful really.

In Korwa's eyes however, damn, that's pretty adorable right there seeing the pup just flop into a sploot. She laughs softly before picking herself and wandering over and looking down at Eustace with a gentle smile.]

What did I tell you? Silly little guy. Here, up we go.

[She bends down and scoops the puppy up in her arms, cradling him gently so not to disturb him too much. At this rate she's going to end up adopting this puppy here and now. He's too precious.]

[He's too tired to really protest only the small lift of his head a sign of awareness before he just lets it fall against her.

Well. As frustrating as it is, he supposes it could be worse and that he can at least trus...well he has no choice but to trust Korwa. At the very least she won't harm him, even if his dignity has been shot to hell and back.

So there will be a small, deep sigh as Eustace is forced to accept his fate and let himself be held by Korwa. He won't let himself fall asleep, but he will doze a little. So she will finally be blessed with a calm pupper.]

[LOOK SHE CAN BE TRUSTED she is great with clothes and great with magic and this was just one bad day in a long, long list of good ones. Everyone has their bad days. This is one of Korwa's.

And that's why she takes great comfort in the pup finally settling down and chilling out without wriggling away. Once he's settled she heads back over to her back and sits herself back down so she can gently rub a thumb over his head and ears as he rests.]

There we are. You know, it's funny, but... [Those puppy sighs remind her of someone. But that would be ridiculous, so she just lets her thought trail off rather than finishing it.]

[Perhaps it's because of the sleepiness, but he kind of indulges in the head rubs. He never minded the head pats under normal circumstances, and being in an actual canine form only made it more...pleasant?

When she trails off, an ear perks up and he glances up at her. Wasn't she mumbling about something earlier? Something about an apology to him? Happy endings? He had been too preoccupied on trying to get her attention that he was stuckike this to really pay attention...should he now?]

[When the pup looks her way, almost like he's genuinely listening to her huh-- Korwa looks back for a moment before smiling.]

Oh. I was just talking about a friend. Well, "friend" I say but after today who knows.

[They weren't terribly familiar before arriving here outside of running an odd job or two together, as well as that one time she managed to rope Eustace into helping her collect some materials. And since coming to this place it's just been an ongoing disaster.

Still. She's hoping she can fix things up there when she next sees him.]

I should probably give Eustace some space, but at the same time I want to find him and make sure he's okay. I'm sure he's fine and can handle himself, but yeah. [Just going to keep up with those ear rubs through all of this.]

[Hm...this again. He's reminded of that particular disaster, and he's already reflected on it. Truthfully he knows he hadn't helped the situation and had planned on finding Korwa before evening. He knows she can take care of herself, but they are in a strange world...

...And again he feels awkward listening to her talk about him like this. Slowly he sits up to try and look up at her, this time his eyes a little softer. He then bumps his head gently against her hand, as if to reassure her. This is the best he can do for now.]

[You know what little pup? She'll take that reassuring head bump.]

What's that? Are you telling me to stop worrying? Or maybe you just want more attention.

[There's a soft hum of laughter from Korwa at that as she sets her hand on Eustace's hand on gently ruffles those ears. It's probably just coincidence he butted her hand while she talks on about her problems, but that doesn't make it any less sweet and endearing.]

[There's a bit of a stare at her notion that he wanted more attention before he allows the ear ruffling. He's just trying to reassure her, that's all! There's not much else he can do in his current form.

So he'll try one more time to get his message across, some of that puppy instinct coming into play as he bumps his head against her hand one more time before giving it a little lick.]

[Look it's fine, he toootally wants the attention. She gets it. He's a puppy, they're allowed to beg for love and attention. It's like in a pup's job description.

When he licks her hand, Korwa takes Eustace and gently holds him up in front of her face. With a smile and a happy hum she gives him a quick kiss on his wet little nose.]

You are so cute it's almost dangerous, you know?

[Okay.

So.

He actually is a bit surprised by his own action of licking her hand. No way in his right mind would have done that, but... On the other hand, if he thinks about it, he supposes that's a natural thing for a puppy to do? But he's not a puppy. Well, it could be wor—

Wait. Wait what is—did she just kiss him on the nose???

Well this is. Very. Uh.

She's going to get a very surprised look from the pup, cool blue eyes staring wide. Again, it could be worse but—]

[In the next moment, there's a bit of a poof and Korwa is going to find herself with a very much naked Eustace sitting on her lap, that look of surprise now just stunned because what just happened.

(Okay he actually has his cloak on so small mercies, but still.)]

[What the fuck.]

[So a few things happen here. The first is a short period of complete, dead silence as Korwa suddenly takes all this in.

The puppy is now Eustace. The puppy was Eustace? She said a lot of things to this puppy thinking it was a normal puppy. Puppy is now Eustace.

Well.

That's absolutely mortifying.

At least she doesn't have to worry about catching up to him to apologise and explain herself but now they're going to have to talk about this instead aren't they. They probably should.]

[Really though- This is a pretty good story!? Like okay sure, she isn't quite so used to playing such a main role in stories like these but she can't complain. Heck even now she's getting some pretty good ideas for some designs she can lay out later.

Can she skip to it being later right now? No? Okay fine she'll just have to deal with him being naked and in her lap right now.

...

Wait is he really- Oh, yup. Yeah he sure is. Haha. Wow.]

[Korwa shrieks at the top of her lungs, moving on instinct as one of her hands flies across the side of Eustace's face to give him the biggest blink-and-you'll-miss-it slap she can muster before she starts shoving him away.]

What are you doing!? Get off of me this instant!!

[HIS BRAIN JUST EFFECTIVELY FROZE because even someone like Eustace can have moments of what the hell just happened and be lost in the situation. First he had been stuck as a puppy, forced to listen to Korwa's woes despite his best attempts to try and alert her otherwise, and now, at the most inopportune times, he's back to normal.

After she kissed him.

What is that phrase he heard Vyrn say once? Sweet Primals? Something like that. Whatever, by the Primals if he has to be kissed to transform out whenever he turns into a puppy—or was it a curse?? Had he been cursed in his sleep without his knowledge??? He didn't know enough about this world, but since it's filled with stories—it's not impossible.

Anyway, just as his brain is starting to kick start because oh he had been staring at Korwa this entire time, movement catches his eye before that slap connects—hard.

To be fair, it's well deserved.

It's also the thing that helps him to start moving, though her shoving is. Not. Going to. Help.]

—!

[Despite his best efforts, his legs are kind of tangled up with the ends of the cloak and he's going to make the mistake of falling forward instead of backwards when he feels himself losing his balance. Which, is actually probably the better outcome unless Korwa wants a certain view, but it's still a pretty bad one given that his weight and force is going to be pushing Korwa back.]

[Kissed him as a puppy which is very different! Everyone kisses puppies right?! It's. Fine. If you think of it like that.

It's still very embarrassing.

Like Eustace falling forward onto her instead of away. Given she was expecting the complete opposite to happen she ends up falling back, not having time to brace herself as she ends up flat on her back with Eustace now on top of her.]

Eu-Eustace?! You're...

[On top of her and naked. Okay and in a cloak. Korwa's cheeks are flushed red as she looks right up into his eyes, her expression a mix of sheer embarrassment and panic.

Time seems to start to pass a little slower as Korwa waits for Eustace to move off of her... Of course if he doesn't move soon he's going to be a getting a swift knee to somewhere he probably wouldn't appreciate.]

01 ~ A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes

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precious

1/2 too bad it's about to be ruined

2/2

yeah i take the precious back 1/???

2/???

3/???

donezo

we are terrible.

yes you are

so are you don't deny it

yeaaah you right just a bit

more like a lot

like just a bit less than you maybe

uh huh sure.

dont uh huh me okay shh

/uh huh/

OKAY so MAYBE i am the actual worst

/saves as evidence