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▶ ARRIVAL .002

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In respect and reverence to the season's yield, the annual Harvest Boon is in full bloom as the festival paints the city of Lunatia with vibrant life and color. The lush plant life of the metropolis blossoms with bright flowers and cascading petals on the city’s inhabitants. The ground smells like fresh rain, the weather is comfortably warm, and the crystalline structures around the city possess a luminous shimmer that marks the start of a season intimately tied to Lunatia’s history and culture.

News broadcasts report on the arrival of more Moonblessed as well as the upcoming appearance of Queen Elara, who will be offering her annual blessings to encourage the continued growth and prosperity of their land. There will also be a grand parade to welcome the Queen and celebrate the historical reformation efforts of the Prismals after the calamity that destroyed the city two hundred years ago. The Queen will be performing an ancient sacred dance called “The Encircling of the Three Moons” or simply referred to as “The Encircling.” The ritual was last performed thirty years ago, so the whole city is waiting for it with bated breath.

▶ Harvest Moon Simulator
DAY 1-2 | top

The parade route will stretch all the way from Level 1 to Level 3. All those not participating should be mindful of incoming traffic and crowds. The city’s shrines in Level 3 are expected to be heavily populated with locals giving votive offerings to receive blessings from the three moons. Some bring baskets of fruit and vegetables while others bring pottery, jewelry, and other gem-encrusted valuables. The shrines are handing out silver chain bracelets. A small prismatic stone hangs from it and shines in hues of purple, blue, and red. To inform the Moonblessed about their tradition, the Prismals tell them to wear it for the ensuing days and not to take it off under any circumstances. If you ask them why they simply reply: it’s for your own protection.

A ⬤ As it’s the season for the harvest, the Prismals will encourage any Moonblessed they see to join them in planting new trees and maintaining the city plantlife. Anyone who agrees will be handed necessary gardening equipment and seeds. Notable are the special Meas seeds, which are seeds are said to produce beautiful, ornate trees that grant a wish to those who nurture them together. The locals claim that sharing these wishes will increase the likelihood of the wish becoming a reality.

Any Moonblessed who help will be rewarded with a pot of a luminous bonsai tree of their choosing, perfect for decorating their new apartment rooms with.

B ⬤ Shrine maidens are recruiting dancers and musicians to aid them for the Queen’s welcome parade. Holographic posters for the auditions are plastered all over areas near shrines. This year’s theme is an elaborate tale featuring an interpretative dance of the blessed Euphemia flower being grown and cultivated by a dragon. Half the participants will be fitted with a flowing dress and a flower crown while the other half will be wearing an ornate dragon head and a scaly unitard. Be prepared to move the audience, especially the Queen. They say she has high standards!

C ⬤ Another audition is being held for the tournament display in the Elaran Amphitheater. Capable fighters are encouraged to take part in exhibition matches as these symbolic fights are retellings of Lunatia’s history. The finalists that make it after the elimination round will represent the Moon Knights during the Lunatia’s historical battle to protect the city from chaos. Black-winged mechanical beasts will be brought in to play the role of the physical manifestations of the wrathful god Basti. Weaponry and armor will be provided. All participants need to give their all in these matches to inspire pride and hope.

▶ You Spin Me Right Round, Baby, Right Round
DAY 3-4 | top

The sound of royal horns and the cheering of the people signal the official arrival of Queen Elara. The welcome parade follows suit with all the Prismals dressed up in stunning garments, either handing out flower crowns or sticking Orclev flowers onto the lapels of parade goers. This flower grows tiny, harmless hooks when you add pressure to its petals — no pesky pins required! Just watch out for the Prismal kids that like sticking them on people’s butts.

A harmony of brass, woodwinds and percussion play throughout the city streets as acrobats with batons, ribbons, and pompoms take to the streets, surrounding the large holographic and high-tech parade floats. Sideshow performers and lively personalities are also set to perform, including the earlier chosen performers and the tournament finalists once again in their costumes. Make sure to smile for the crowd and be nice when they ask for selfies or autographs!

A ⬤ The white lunar blossoms being sold along the streets are popular among the locals. These blossoms are this season’s popular gifts as they are said to change color according to the true feelings of the recipient. Locals form long lines, giggling about their secret crush, saying this may be their chance to finally learn about their heart’s desires. 💚💛

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💗💓💞💕💟💘💜💙💖
💗︎ = Lust/Romantic Love 💓︎ = Annoyance 💞︎ = Friendship
💕︎ = Envy 💟︎ = Curiosity/Interested 💘︎ = Crush
💜︎ = Neutral 💙︎ = Hatred 💖︎ = Pure/Familial Love

B ⬤ In a quieter alleyway, there is a marionette show reenacting the royal family’s historically first Encircling. No one else seems to be around to watch, but the show is free... The wooden puppets appear a little too lifelike, seemingly reacting to any presence with almost too keen an interest. Later in the show, some of their heads spin all the way around, then slow down as if to lock their empty gazes onto you, while others giggle unnervingly and coax you into joining. Had enough? A peep behind the curtains reveals nothing but a puppetmaster’s empty chair. A chill runs down your spine...

Try and destroy the jeering mannequins and they will immediately put themselves back together and laugh at your pedestrian efforts to thwart them. Complete destruction of the marionettes is the only way to stop them, but is it worth the effort? You’re free to run; they won’t follow too far. Ask the locals about this and you will only be met with confusion. It seems they don’t appreciate the frightening thought in the middle of a joyous occasion, so it may be best to keep it to yourself for now.

At the end of the procession, Queen Elara will take center stage in Lunatia Square to deliver her speech:

Queen Elara

I deeply appreciate all of those present here for gathering today under the blessed moons of Prismatica. To the Moonblessed, I am Queen Elara. While I do not rule over the planet as my ancestors did in times past, I still care deeply for my home and wish to see it prosper. Tonight, I will dance with all my heart and spirit for this purpose.

There is much we do not understand about the many mysterious phenomena that come with your arrival, but I take this opportunity to say that no matter what happens, you are valued guests and free to make our home yours. All that we humbly ask is for your assistance while our illustrious minds find a way to repay you for your time. Come what may, we the Prismals will do our part.

Thank you and I pray for your continued support and success through whatever may come in the future. May the light of the moons bring unity and prosperity to all!

Once the speech is over, Queen Elara will fade into the background to rest and prepare for tonight’s performance. She will return to Lunatia Square just before midnight to perform the most awaited Encircling — a ritual done to rotate the city and its mechanisms to face the three moons, and a task that only the royal family is capable of. Armed with a magical flame in one hand and a sword in the other, she reenacts both halves of the monumental battle between Basti, the dragon god of calamity, and the Moon Knights of Lunatia. Each graceful step and twirl of this mystical dance sets all city levels into motion as if the entire metropolis is responding to the beat of the rhythm.

A few elders remark that Lunatia would creak as it slowly made a clumsy half circle in the past few Encirclings, but the city has certainly never moved this smoothly before. Could it be the work of the Moonblessed and their chroma?

The whirring of machinery, the glittering of Caelus Tower, and the chanting of the audience blend into a mesmerizing song of magic, technology, and the Prismals’ unwavering spirit. After fluid transitions between Basti’s frenetic movements and the Moon Knight’s acrobatic stunts, Elara raises her sword, leaps into the air, and lunges toward the dragon god—-

The sky is pitch black. Queen Elara’s voice cuts through the din, each word echoing through what seems the entirety of the planet.

“I call upon the benedictions of the moons! Banish that which threatens us! Bring your shining light upon this city and let us flourish!”

Eventually, in the darkness of the night, all three moons shine on the people of Lunatia, briefly an overlapping opalescent white before becoming a maelstrom of red, blue and purple clouds.

By the end of the dance, Lunatia’s position has changed. For the first time in two hundred years, the city has made a full rotation. Everyone goes silent and fall into prayer.

▶ Just like Animals-mals
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If you listened to the Prismals earlier and kept wearing your protective bracelet, then the moons’ effects will be dulled. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself suddenly growing anxious and gasping for breath. So for those who didn’t bother visiting the shrines or who chucked the bracelets away, you will be subjected to the full effects of your moonblessing.

While all three moons are in the sky, their influence is thrice amplified, causing a high uptick in erratic behavior as well as uncontrollable transformations. Beware the Moonblessed that are acting more feral than usual.

A ⬤ By keeping the protective bracelet, you and your loved ones will be spared from the influence of the moons. However, if your transformation progressed too far before putting the bracelet on, then it will be too late and the bracelet will have no effect. Will you wait out the storm or help those who are affected? Maybe you’re the one who needs help? Since every moonblessing is unique and unpredictable, it’s difficult to tell what will happen next. It may be best to gather your friends and keep an eye on them.

B ⬤ A group of ruffian Prismals from the Lightless has taken advantage of the occasion and has broken into Level 3 while their moonblessings are active. These ruffians are capable of turning into huge, three-headed cerberus monsters known for their peerless physical strength. Their fangs are capable of snapping the necks of their unfortunate victims. They will be attacking anyone indiscriminately to cause disturbance and chaos, aiming for those who are the most vulnerable. The Moon Knights’s response is quick, but they will appreciate any extra aid to apprehend these criminals before they escape the city.

All moon effects last a few hours until the moons separate and fall back into their regular orbits.

Reminders:

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▶ A. GREEN THUMB
[ Planting trees for wishes is all well and good, but, like ... that means you actually have to plant a tree. Dig a whole, and shit. Probably water it. That sounds like chores.

Ramir currently sits slumped on a low wall, staring accusingly at the small clutch of seeds and assorted supplies one of the natives had cheerfully pressed upon her. That is, right up until one lucky individual happens to wander by. ]

Hey!

[ Did you feel the flick of a flying seed hit the back of your neck? Maybe. Or maybe you imagined it. The young woman on the wall has such a bright and innocent smile, it couldn’t possibly have come from her. ]

You wanna plant a tree for me? Then I’ll make a wish for it. It’ll be good enough for both of us, promise.

▶ B. POLLINATING
[ Did someone say children like to stick flowers to butts? Because it turns out Ramir is pretty into that too. (She saw a kid doing it first, yeah, fine — but the kid had no panache, no style. She’ll stick a flower on a butt and make it look good.)

Maybe you’re talking to someone, maybe you’re at some market stall, maybe you’re being a good citizen and planting some seeds. Either way, there’s a slight tug of fabric butt-wards as Ramir’s expert pick-pocketing hands carefully do their dirty deeds.

Which is to say, there’s a flower on your butt now. It looks great. Ramir sure thinks so, and has stepped back to admire her handiwork with a pleased smile. ]

▶ C. A GRISLY SCENE
[ It’s about midday, and down an alleyway not 20 feet from the festivities there’s a brutal murder being committed.

Kind of.

The victim is a puppet, and Ramir is pretty sure it fucking deserved it, therefor it doesn’t really count as murder.

She’s currently busy scowling and tearing off bits and pieces of it with ease, as if the entire thing were a paper doll, and throwing them up and onto either rooftop above. The rest of the puppets watch the gruesome scene with their unsettling stares and little smiles, but that’s okay. She’ll get to them next. ]

▶ D. THIS IS AWKWARD
[ The moons do their thing, and Ramir is suddenly very deeply glad that she’d been convinced to keep the stupid bracelet (and subsequently forgot she was wearing it).

Most of the crowd is doing okay, most of them are natives who just look hyped for it all — but anyone reacting poorly stands out. It’s one of those that Ramir sidles towards, looking somewhere between uncomfortable and alarmed. ]

Uh, hey. [ In the tone of voice of a kid who’s about to ask if they can copy your notes in class. Is that the right way to approach someone flipping out under a sexy moon? ] You doing alright? Want, uh, a glass of water?

▶ WILDCARD
[ Wildcard me! Or I’m happy to talk out a specific prompt via

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They'd have to be completely and thoroughly destroyed to the extent of being incinerated into dust. Simply crushing them or putting bullets through them will have no effect.

It only helps during this phenomenon and will not do anything for the regular moon cycles.

Players are free to plot here on this event post. There will no separate OOC plotting post, but we will considering putting those up for the future if everyone thinks it's more helpful!

Otherwise, you may use other avenues such as the CR meme, Plurk, Discord, etc. for plotting purposes.

Edited 2019-04-25 06:02 (UTC)

Yes, putting it back on would restore protection provided it hasn't been left off for a significant amount of time for them to sink too deeply into their transformed and enraged state.

▶ PROMPTS

1 - planting a tree

A [A wish-granting tree, huh? That's something Colress would be interested in seeing! More than anything he's pretty curious to see what other alien trees would be like. So far the vegetation as been pretty similar to his own world's... That alone is interesting of course, but he'd love to see something completely new to him. He'll be thrilled once he finds out about the bonsai trees.

With his seeds in hand, he walks through the area, looking for fellow gardeners who are planting alone.]

Ah, you there- pardon me! Would it be all right for me to join you?

[Is he really planning on doing some gardening in a heavy coat? Isn't he worried about overheating?]

B [Once he's done his share of tree-planting, Colress wanders the area a second time, this time with a different purpose. At his side is a rather...interesting creature. Is it a creature? It looks more like a small washing machine, doesn't it?

He'll stop by to check on people in the process of planting.]

You seem to have forgotten your watering can. Might we assist with the finishing touches?

[The washing machine creature makes a cackling noise akin to static electricity, aiming its hose at the half-planted seeds.]

Not yet, Rotom. They haven't given an answer yet!

2 - parade pranks

[It would be remiss for Colress to not go see at least some of the parade. And so he makes it in time to catch some of the festivities as the parade makes its way through the city. Taken by the culture, Colress focuses his attention on the parade proper and not so much on some pranksters sneaking through the crowds. While he's receiving a cute flower crown from one of the Prismals in the parade, a bunch of the kids take the opportunity to try to stick some flowers on his backside while he's distracted.

However...they're finding some issues in getting them to stick. Apparently those vines don't have a very good grip on Colress' fancy coat.

Help a poor victim out and catch the kids in the act? Then again, if they try pushing any harder against the coat, he's going to have to take notice eventually...]

3 - cerberus attack

[So this is what that word of warning must have been about. Colress is thankful to have heeded it and went through the effort to put on the bracelet underneath his coat. But even if he's managed to avoid the worst of the moons' effects, that doesn't mean he's out of the woods entirely.

Case in point: He's managed to come face to face with several of the cerberus creatures during his attempt to get out of the thick of the chaos. Apparently they think they've found an easy target, because they waste no time in trying to corner the scientist. This...could be bad.

He slides a small red and white ball out of his coat and tosses it forward.]

Magneton!

[A sudden flash of light startles the monsters. When the light fades, another creature has appeared between Colress and the cerberus. They snarl, and prepare to rush Colress and his partner down.]

Thunder Wave, immediately!

[The mass of magnets makes an odd ringing noise of apparent affirmation as a vibrating wall of energy shoots from their body and hurls into the oncoming monsters. They yelp in surprise, falling in heaps on the ground. Their bodies twitch as electricity dances off of their fur, but it looks like they're not going to be able to get up any time soon.

Colress will flag down any passerby.]

We've managed to stun this lot, but I doubt that's the last of them. We should seek safer ground- or the Moon Knights, at the very least.

[While he and Magneton can provide backup, the knights are definitely better equipped to deal with this.]

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so magically incinerating them would do it, but Hawke isn't gonna get to loot a creepy head off one of them to investigate it further, am I getting that right?

Yes, that's correct! Parts that are intact will still be able to move and reconstruct themselves.

To the spiritually sensitive, the bracelets emit an aura similar to the light of the moons.

The Encircling is not an entirely magical event; energy in the form of chroma and demichroma are used to rotate the city. The most the spiritually sensitive will feel is the sensation of chroma flowing through Lunatia to power the city's machinery.

Are the tournament fighters wearing the same types of costumes as the dancers and singers, or costume armor, or regular armor, or just whatever they want?

Hello mods.

With the bracelets only working for this specific moon cycle, I'm curious if the power behind it will diminish after this event or if it'll remain dormant for future studying purposes.

▶ PROMPTS

▶ Harvest Moon Simulator
DAY 1-2 | top

A. Branching Out

[ Vane is going to wear his bracelet, because he's a good boy. After all that's happened, he doesn't intend to mess things up and make folks suffer any upsets at his hand- and so, he finds himself assisting whoever needs help with the trees! ]

Used to do this a lot back home!

[ It's more fun with two, so how about joining him? He'll be getting the little trees, seeds, and helping folks with whatever they want to plant! ]

Oh, are you worried about getting dirty? Leave the rest to me!!

[ If he knows you, expect to be doted on. If you're new, then hey, you can let him talk to you! ]

Pretty cute, right? Ah, these trees will look great when we're done!!

C: With Bold Strikes

[ Time to make all the effort here!! Vane's a knight, and knights have to train! This is your action prompt, watch him as he stylishly takes on the Moon Knights and brings on some power in his moves! ]

Loewenbein Jagt!!

[ His charge attack that will swirl an energy bolt of water as he lunges at his opponents, is powerful enough to knock them back. Come watch him, challenge him, or hey, take him out for a treat! He's working really hard here, after all. Make a friend, he doesn't bite! Much! ]

Hehe! Now those are some moves!! Almost feels like home!!

▶ You Spin Me Right Round, Baby, Right Round
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A. Now, With Feeling!

[ The white lunar blossoms being sold along the streets are popular among the locals. These blossoms are this season’s popular gifts as they are said to change color according to the true feelings of the recipient. Locals form long lines, giggling about their secret crush, saying this may be their chance to finally learn about their heart’s desires. 💚💛

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💗💓💞💕💟💘💜💙💖
💗︎ = Lust/Romantic Love 💓︎ = Annoyance 💞︎ = Friendship
💕︎ = Envy 💟︎ = Curiosity/Interested 💘︎ = Crush
💜︎ = Neutral 💙︎ = Hatred 💖︎ = Pure/Familial Love

Vane himself, will be giving flowers to folks, regardless. Hey, if it makes people smile, why not? ~~This took me forever to copy out of the source screams~~. So, if you'd like a cheerful sunshine knight bringing you a lunar blossom, now's your turn. ]

And this one's for you!! Don't worry, I'm just here to see you smile!

[ And he really is, just that selfless. ]

▶ Moonlight Fantasy (Pick Your Adventure)

[ Thinking of catching him around? Maybe staring in awe at the queen, the rotation of the moons, the marionettes? All go here! Hang out with him, he'll also be inviting folks to taste test for the upcoming café they'll be opening. Want some desserts and treats at a stall? Come hold hands for Chroma or more!

And if anyone's looking lonely, maybe he'll come by and offer to keep you company! The music's a delight, and the evening is bright, so have a sunshiney knight! ]

▶ Just like Animals-mals
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A. A beast of a time + B. In Your Orbit

[ Your dreams have come true, the beasts are unleashed. Vane's own bracelet will remain on, but I'm open to having him run into folks that need help or hey, having him have his bracelet break. Regardless, he'll be trying to rescue folks as best as he can and get them to safety- and if he becomes a danger, he'll retreat on his own!

And for those that wish to take on the Cerberus- now's your chance. A good knight's here, and ready to fight. He'll be here to protect the innocent, and help others out! So come fight by his side and get to safety!!

All injuries, cuddles, banter are welcome!! ]

▶ WILDCARD

[ No one can tell how lazy I got here, right? Just hit me up if none of these scenarios tickle your fancy! I can also put up custom closed starters, just hit up the permanent OOC plotting post in the main entry and let me know! ]

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▶ PROMPTS

Pidge's first thought upon receiving a bracelet was, of course, to wonder what it actually did. Maybe living in Duplicity for so long had made her a bit paranoid, but it seemed a bit suspicious. Not enough that she'd refuse to wear it. At least at first. Because it really was a nice bracelet. It didn't even appear to have any functions other than decoration, but she couldn't be sure.

Either way, she was content for the time being to wander around with Ren. There were so many things to see and do, and despite any misgivings she might have about the gifts, Pidge was determined to enjoy herself. When she spotted a group of people with gardening supplies, she not-so-subtly dragged him in that direction. Moments later, they had everything they needed and she turned to Ren. "Where do we wanna do this?"

--

Later, she could be found lingering on the edge of the crowd, quietly watching as people were steadily pulled away from the group and fitted into ornate costumes. It all looked beautiful, though she was content to watch, having no real interest in being singled out, herself.

▶ You Spin Me Right Round, Baby Right Round

There was no way she was going to miss the parade. It was hard not to be in a festive mood with so much going on. Sure, there was still that nagging at the back of her mind, making her wonder when the other shoe was going to drop. But it was easy enough to ignore while she had Ren by her side. Pidge gave his hand an encouraging squeeze and then pulled away to accept one of the white blossoms she'd seen people handing out all morning. When she turned back to ask if he was getting one, it was to find that he'd wandered off. That was fine, she could ask later. With a shrug, she turned back to watch the rest of the parade.

▶ Just Like Animals-mals

Inevitably, she'd taken the bracelet off. Further examination had told her literally nothing about it, but she still couldn't trust it. Not after everything she'd seen in Duplicity. On the other hand, at least this one didn't proclaim her to be emotionally distant for everyone to see. It was, perhaps, the only up side to this.

As a result, she'd been feeling restless and a little irritable all day. The best way she could think to describe it was that she felt like she had just before the Iris cycle several days ago. But she knew that couldn't be it, because it had literally just happened.

As the day progressed, that twitchy feeling just wouldn't go away. Nothing she did seemed to help. Holing herself up in the apartment was tempting. For a bit. But then she realized that that wasn't going to cut it this time. She had to get out. She had to do something.

It occurred to her, after the fact, that maybe she should let Ren known that she was going out. But then she decided that it'd be just as easy to text him or something. She wasn't planning on being out for long. Really, she'd just needed to get out. Maybe the fresh air would help. Besides, her bayard was stuffed into the jacket she'd tossed on, so she wasn't worried about anything happening.

There was no destination in mind. Pidge was aimless, more concerned with trying to walk off whatever brought this on than anything. Short, tan ears stood erect and alert, honing in on every little sound as she trudged along. Her tail twitched in irritation beneath the baggy shorts she'd thrown on this morning. There were definitely sounds somewhere up ahead, and she didn't like them one bit. It took every ounce of her energy not to freeze up or bolt.

Instead, she turned down an alley and glanced up toward the sky. Three moons. That... might have had something to do with what was happening now. It took her a moment to decide what to do, and then she was pulling out her bayard. It took some doing, but eventually she made her way up to the roof of the nearest building.

The noises still made her want to twitch but she felt safe enough for the moment. Exhaling in a little huff, Pidge plopped down near the edge and stretched her legs out in front of her. The bayard was set aside and she reached into her pocket to pull out the bracelet. What would happen if she put it back on?

▶ Listen To Your Heart

[Feel free to catch her anywhere if neither of the above grab you. I'll match format. c:]

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Edited 2019-04-25 07:39 (UTC)

▶ Harvest Moon Simulator - A

After the month's event prior, Naoto wasn't too keen on helping maintain the vegetation on Lunatia, but if it kept her from being selected as a dancer for the festival, then so be it. So, if one were to be looking, she would be seen around one of the levels, aiding in planting the Meas seeds, one of the silver chain bracelets dangling on her wrist, the stone glinting its various colors while she worked.

If she was pulled into dancing again, it could only be at the behest of her close friends.

▶ You Spin Me Right Round - A

Standing at the booth regarding the white lunar blossoms, Naoto appeared to be deep in thought. Yes, all around her people were quite jovial, standing in line to buy up the flowers and going on without care, but she was considering. There was plenty that being on Lunatia made her have to consider; of course, it couldn't be something so simple as work, but at some point, she would have to confront her emotions and feelings for people in her life properly.

However, did she only get these flowers for the intent of understanding more? Was this underhanded? She didn't know and that was extremely frustrating...

... But later, if she were encountered, she would be found with a few dozen flowers, intending to give them to a few people if they were interested. How the flower would turn didn't matter, but she figured it might be less awkward giving out more than one flower

▶ Just Like Animals-mals

Prompt A. For a moment, Naoto gazed upon the three moons with wide eyes before dread and the sounds of many afflicted by their Moonblessings. She had retained her bracelet, but still noted her nails glowing and felt just the stub of horns protruding from her hair. Similarly, her ears had grown partially rather than fully to their length during her cycle. No tail so that was a relief, but not for long.

Something was wrong with those Blessed right now; what if he didn't have his bracelet?

She didn't know what she would be able to do, but she would try to help anyone she came across while keeping an eye out for her friends.

Prompt B. Just what she needed to hear: ruffians from the Lightless coming up to Level 3. Maybe if they weren't actually causing trouble, she'd let it slide, but considering she just witnessed one personally bite the head off a completely innocent Prismal while in such bestial form, it was inexcusable. And now it wanted to be a roadblock since she was just present.

Well, if it was a fight it wanted, the half-transformed Iris Moonblessed looked ready to go.

Join her?

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Edited 2019-04-25 09:17 (UTC)

▶ Harvest Moon Simulator

⬤ A

[After the debacle of the first month here, it feels... more than a little strange to be encouraged to plant, but in some ways, Isa can understand. It's not like all the plantlife in the city had overgrown and become the vines from hell, and this particular tradition was a lot more palatable than the tentacle festival.

(Playing 20 questions hadn't been the best of experiences, honestly.)

The Meas seeds themselves seem more superstitious than not - which is fine, if the locals want to believe in that, but Isa will go about planting them with the same diligence as any others that were given to him. That is - by himself, unless someone else comes to him with the desire to partake in the little ritual of sorts but are lacking a partner for the wish-granting aspects of it. He might still be getting used to having a heart again, but there's no harm in the attempt, so... why not?

Afterwards, though, he will be headed back home with one of the blue glowing bonsai in hand and a smudge of dirt on his face. And is that a bit of a self-satisfied expression? Probably. It is pretty nice to do something useful with his hands again after all.]

⬤ C

["Oh, you simply must participate!"

Honestly - it doesn't take too much encouragement to get Isa to agree to take part in the tournament. It's unclear whether the enthusiasm for his participation has anything to do with his lunar-derived fighting style or if it's purely his stature, but regardless... he allows himself to be signed up, and spends his time between matches watching the others from the sidelines while tending to any injuries he's sustained in his own matches.

In the ring itself, he meets his opponents with the enthusiasm expected of him, if only because this is a prime opportunity to keep his skills sharp and maybe even find a sparring partner in the mess of it all... though he certainly won't be having any conversations until after matches have concluded, considering the laser-focus he keeps on the fight itself.]

▶ Just Like Animals-mals

⬤ A

[Typically, Isa wasn't one to take such dire warnings lightly - and this time was no different. He'd kept the bracelet on as advised, but at some point along the way it just. Went missing, whether that was from some mischevious prismal child slipping it off his wrist or whether it got broken during the tournament, the fact remained that as the moons all rise and align, it's gone.

The anxiety strikes first, prompts him to find somewhere to be alone - a darkened alley suffices - where he has to wonder, due to the shortness of breath and the panic filtering in around the edges, if he's dying. As that anxiety fades, though, it shifts to something else - the fact he's alone. He doesn't know where anyone he knows is, and that's very much not acceptable. They're his people, after all, and need to be found and kept close.

The physical changes go largely unnoticed as he sets out. The sharp, wolflike ears and large, fluffy tail from the sanguis cycle have returned, both perked and alert. In addition to those, though, matching blue fur has appeared over his chest and shoulders, tapering down his back towards his tail. Nails have turned to claws, and teeth have sharpened to fangs.

Unrelated to the moonblessings, but only adding to the more feral light he's cast in, his scars have become elongated and jagged, and there is an intense glow to his eyes that those who know him would surely recognize.

Those who he doesn't know? Right now, are only in the way, an obstacle that he's more than willing to fight at the slightest provocation.]

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I. Harvest Moon Simulator

[Gardening isn’t one of his major hobbies, but somehow Zavala has been roped into helping with the planting and re-greening of the city. He couldn’t bring himself to refuse when asked by a fresh-faced Prismal, and now he’s wrist-deep in the dirt and wondering where his life took such a turn.]

The seeds, please.

[He looks over to the person working next to him, almost expectantly. It’s easier to finish the job if they work together, after all.]

II. The First Rule of Fight Club

[It’s true that Zavala isn’t much of a showman, but the allure of the tournament is far too hard to resist. There’s so much history ingrained in the reason for all the fighting and he’s not ashamed to admit that it interests him far more than any of the other festivities or frivolities. He’s readily accepted to fight, and now find himself staring across at a new opponent as he makes an attempt to climb the tournament ranks.]

Until mercy.

[It’s a statement meant to reassure whomever he’s paired against before he springs into action, lightning collecting in his limbs as he bolts forward in an attempt to drive his shoulder into the chest of his opponent.]

III. Just like animals-mals

It’s hard to call the changes a ‘blessing’, and perhaps it had been a bad decision to immediately discard the bracelet he’d been given. In the midst of the chaos of both the Moonblessed and the rowdy Prismals, Zavala cuts a striking figure. There’s so very little that remains of his humanity under the moon’s incessant glows, and anyone that comes across him will note that instead of the stern, taciturn man that had participated in the tournament there’s a tall, almost ethereal figure parsing through the impromptu battlefield. Twin points of bright blue light are identifiable as eyes, but beyond that he’s entirely shrouded in a blue, membranous mantle that hides all other features from view.

When the mantle opens it’s very obvious that the moons have had a devastating effect. Gone are any signs of the previous man, instead replace by an almost wraith-like figure that’s surrounded by hundreds of writhing tendrils that reach out and wrap around the nearest cerberus, slamming it to the ground. He may be horrific to look at, but Zavala is still a protector to the core and anyone, Moonblessed or Prismal, that seems to be causing undo duress to anyone else will find themselves under intense scrutiny.

I.
Cause too much trouble and it’s very likely that his attention will shift to you, and you’re likely to find yourself a target of multiple tentacles attempting to restrain you until the Moon Knights are able to arrive and clean up the mess.

II.
On the opposite side, Zavala will absolutely be joining anyone that’s attempting to fight the cerberuses, no matter if he’s asked too or not. For better or worse there are people to defend, and he isn’t too picky about whom he allies with in the given situation.

IV. Wildcard!

[Come at me with anything, I’m game for it!]

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Hello, mods!

Regarding the marionettes, for characters who can sense magic or are more spiritually aware, I was just wondering if they would pick up on anything strange besides the fact that they have no apparent puppet master.

Thank you! c:

▶HARVEST MOON SIMULATOR

A. all bark;

[ Tree planted, Noctis stands and claps the dirt from his hands, staring down at the little patch of dirt proudly. It doesn't look like anything now, but it'll grow. There's a lot of anticipation under there. A job well done.

And then a bonsai tree is being shoved into his hands with the person's thanks, and Noctis is left stuttering after. It's not for planting? Take it home?? ]

Uh, hey, I didn't ask for a tree? What am I supposed to do with this?

[ Not the weirdest gift he's ever received, but... seriously, is he supposed to just carry this thing around? Maybe he can pawn it off on somebody... Like, the person most nearby. ]

Hi. Want to buy a plant?

[ He's only kind of joking. ]

C. everybody was kung fu fighting;

[ A tournament is as good an excuse as any to train on the fly. Why not? Noctis shakes his head to the offer of a weapon or armor. ]

I've got my own, thanks.

[ Despite the words though, he still looks unarmed when he comes up against his first opponent. Not exactly an imposing figure in his t-shirt and ballcap, is he? He sure seems pretty confident for somebody who isn't exactly bulging with muscles or armed to the teeth or anything, but probably most fighters around here know better than to underestimate their opponents. Noctis sure won't. ]

Ready? I won't hold back.

[ He absolutely will. They're just sparring for fun, right? Doesn't matter who wins or loses, and maybe he'll learn something. ]

▶YOU SPIN ME RIGHT ROUND, BABY, RIGHT ROUND

A1. no butts about it;

[ The first time one of those self-sticking flowers ends up on his butt, Noctis glances behind him, sees a giggling child pretending not to peek his way, and he huffs with a smile and walks it off.

But they follow him. Before Noctis knows it, he's practically got a back full of flowers, and even spinning in a circle, he can't grab them all off. ]

Okay, real funny. You got me.

[ But they don't stop, and now that they know he's onto him, the kids are even more bold, sticking flowers to his sleeves, the front of his shirt— He jumps a couple steps back when one gets smacked onto his thigh, perilously close to a place that he really doesn't want flowers growing into. Then little hands are pulling his arms, trying to get him to lean down so they can get the flowerless higher parts of his clothing. ]

Hey, c-- come on! Seriously?! You don't think that's enough??

[ He's getting viciously bullied here, someone rescue him. ]

A2. flower power;

[ Noctis is off to the side of where those white, color-changing flowers are being sold, arms crossed, head canted as he watches. ]

Huh. Wonder if they really work.

[ He's skeptical, and definitely not buying in yet, but like... Even if it's fake, she'd still like it, wouldn't she? Maybe it's stupid. Maybe he should find something else. ]

Probably just a scam, anyway.

[ Yeah, he really does just talk to himself out loud like this all the time. Feel free to call him out on it, or else he'll gladly ask your opinion if you're the one buying one. ]

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▶ HARVEST MOON SIMULATOR ( DAYS 1 + 2 )
[ caduceus is truly in his element here, on his knees and with his fingers touching the loamy soil, pressing seeds into the ground with a reverence that one might deliver to something sacred. to caduceus, everything that comes from the earth is sacred, so each meas seed that he plants is chatted with softly, being given just enough water from a small canister before sitting back on his heels, earth-covered hands on his knees. ]

There you go, [ he says this softly, smoothing a palm over the soft earth, head tilting just a bit as he shifts in his crouched position, hands cupped around the small mound. ] My wish is that you grow tall and strong under our care. The Wildmother would want that, I think.

[ truth be told, he's not certain what she wants. at least not in this moment. he can feel his magic, tethered around his fingertips, wound around his bones and slipping through his arteries, but the wildmother feels so far away that using it makes him all the more aware of the void inside of him where she typically seats herself. the place where she's hollowed out love in his heart. he presses his fingers once more to the ground to be certain the seed is settled in place. ]

In fact, I want that too. So I'll visit, all right? Be good, little one.

[ much of his time is spent doting over the various flora of lunatia, crouched by plants both potted and naturally growing, sitting among them and chatting away with a please smile on his face. no, the plants don't talk back, but really? why should they have to? feel free to interrupt him from his work, he'll be glad for the company.

alternatively, if you need a little help planting your seeds, he's your guy. ]

▶ YOU SPIN ME RIGHT ROUND, BABY, RIGHT ROUND ( DAYS 3 + 4 )
[ someone has handed caduceus an armful of orclev blossoms to hand out. he's got a few of his own already curling securely in his hair, and unfortunately on the seat of his trousers. a few children have mistaken him for both jungle gym and prank fodder so he's been making his way through the festivities with young prismals attached to his legs and few passing by to sneakily slip some onto his person without his knowing.

damn kids. he's normally got incredible perception normally, but the excitement of the festival has really dragged his attention all over the place. they've got flowers pretty much sticking to him all over, to the point where one might think caduceus is just sprouting them himself, including on the tail that's found its way tot he base of his spine — gray and white and peeking out from the hem of his shirt and trousers.

when he does manage to get the last of the children to be on their way, he glances up, a few flowers still in his hands as he offers one out, a smile on his face that doesn't seem the least bit bothered despite the over-active kids. ]

This one needs a home, here.

▶ JUST LIKE ANIMALS-MALS ( DAY 4 )
[ he's seen no harm in keeping the bracelet on, a trinket fastened around his wrist without anything malevolent coming off of it. a brief detect magic tells him that there's some small protection coming from it, but beyond that nothing more.

so when the three moons rise and people begin to... go wild, for lack of any better term, caduceus is left to get to work. despite having kept the bracelet on, he's found himself (uncomfortably) sprouting a set of antlers. they're by no means tall, new as they are, but they branch off enough to give his silhouette a bit more of an unnatural appearance.

where people look uncomfortable, frustrated or sick, feverish or fussing, caduceus is there to offer his services with an open hand, careful with his words. ]

Let's calm you down, friend. Get you somewhere safe where we can talk. Or not talk if that's your thing.

[ if allowed, he'll cast a spell to calm emotions with a soft wave of his hand, the scent of something warm and comforting hitting one's nose, bringing them a little bit of ease as he tries to soothe the effects of the moons to the best of his ability. whether it sticks or not is up to you, but he will do his best regardless.

if attacked, he'll of course try to protect himself, but he's not here to harm any of his fellow moonblessed, even if the harm is offered up to him. ]

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[HARVEST MOON] - [A]
Padmé has found few answers that help to account for what has happened. It doesn't appear to be anything politically related, at least so far, but that doesn't mean that she is counting that off. It is odd though, to be in a place that she is unfamiliar with, to know none of the people. A few casual questions have yeilded no answers either, leaving her wondering just where in the galaxy she is. Far, far beyond even Wild Space...

Still, she isn't one to sulk around or throw a tantrum. She is here, and so she will make the best of her situation as she can. It is why she can be found helping with the planting. Padmé has never had much of a green thumb. Plants and pets are something that has never been a part of her busy life. It would have been unfair for any such beings given that Padmé had always been doing something.

She does have a little smear of dirt across her face at the moment as she's stands on the shovel, putting all her weight in to it. She does rock back and forth a little, seeking to dig a chunk of the grass out to start a hole. In all honesty, diplomacy is a skill that she is better at, and as she tries to dig up a bit more than she can chew, she slips, perhaps falling in to you, or perhaps landing on the ground beside.

Later, she can be found with her bonsai tree, heading back to her apartment. Both arms are wrapped around it, holding on precariously as Padmé weaves her way through any crowds, but if she does catch anyone's eye, a smile will be offered. "They are pretty, aren't they? Although, I fear I've never been very good with plants..."

[B & C - watching]
While Padmé does dance at formal functions, and can hold her own in a fight (well, depending on the fight), she is at both places as a spectator only. She can be found a respectful distance away, so as not to distract anyone in their performances. There are little gasps when the fighters show off a particularly impressive skill, and she is entranced with the dancing movements of some who seem to flow from motion to motion. "They move like water, don't they? Such a natural flow."

[YOU SPIN ME] - [B]
Padmé has been at the parade earlier, the white blossom still on her dress, although white it has remained. Casually exploring, she has strolled down one of the alleyways, to find a show. Having seen a variety over the years, she does stop, interested as it seems to set out a narrative. While she knows that narratives can be highly fictionalized, she does still take note of what seems to be happening. Yet, it does start to become a little unsettling, which turns to more unsettling as the puppets seem to stare right in to her soul.

Politeness holds her for a few more moments, before Padmé has had enough, and she seeks to disengage, the noises coming from the marionettes not to her liking. Yet it is the clicking of wood that causes her to glance back over, giving a little yelp as one of them appear to be reaching toward her leg, and having half turned, instinct has her giving a little kick.

"Oh! Sorry!" Which is ridiculous, given that it appears to be a puppet, and it shouldn't have feelings, right? But a few more steps backwards are what Padmé takes as a few more puppets come towards her, before there seems to be some imaginary line that makes them stop. She does stand there, watching the marionettes slink back, a hand to her chest as it heaves slightly. It is only at another sound that she turns sharply, but it isn't a puppet there. "By the stars. Sorry. Did- did you see that? They were walking, on their own..."

[JUST LIKE ANIMALS] - [NO BRACELET]

Padmé had meant to keep it on, but old traditions are what she sticks to. It had been removed the evening before, and she hadn't thought to put it back on in the morning. Rather, it had gone with the japor snippet that Anakin had given her, left on her night stand. At first she doesn't think too much about it, that anxious feeling that trickles down her spine like cool droplets. She does stumble slightly at some points, using a wall to keep her upright as she gasps for breath. "Don-t- don't mind me. I'm just a little short on breath."

It's not until later, when there are two deer ears poking out from her curly brown hair, that Padmé has considered the warning that had been given. The little tufted tail is covered by the layers of her dress, although that really does little. The effects, she is starting to learn, are there, and are in full force. It is that conflict, quivering at almost every noise, and yet those blown brown eyes may linger a little now and then, but back, back to her apartment, is what she tries to do. And yet... Her hand make turn a little to brush against someone as they pass each other, a tender caress from a stranger, and a small private smile thereafter.

[WILDCARD]
Create your own adventure.

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I. DAY ONE: troublemaker (limit one response)

[Matthias avoids the festivities that, like the accompanying riot of flowers, have popped up around the city. The traditions do not belong to him. He finds himself aching for the familiar observances of his homeland, which already he has been away from for a year (but for the night he had infiltrated the Ice Court, and that hardly counts for a homecoming.) The revelries are too loud, too flashy to fit his grey mood.

He finds some scrap of peace and quiet in the sprawling groves. Among the trees, away from the busy jumble of buildings and roads and vehicles and pedestrians, there is room enough to think. But he is not so lost in thought that he misses the shift of paws through grass, the flash of white fur at the edge of his vision. Turning, he descries a large white wolf with bright yellow eyes and a face marked by a long scar. He appears astonished, and then a smile breaks.]

Trassel!

[At the sound of his master – his brother – calling his name, the wolf comes bounding. In greeting he jumps up to place his paws on Matthias’ chest, but propelled by his excitement, the creature ends up knocking him right off his feet.

To the casual observer, it may just look like this guy is getting mauled by a wolf… Maybe you should get help?]

II. DAY TWO: tree planting

[Although he has eschewed the parades and pageantry of the Harvest Boon, Matthias does concede to help plant trees. These are not the ash trees sacred to his god Djel, but the act provides some ghost of familiarity. It is not so different from how Fjerdans honor Djel with rituals of thanksgiving at the spring thaw.

As he readies the soil, creating a nest in which to cradle the large seeds, he flicks his gaze to his partner in this endeavor.]

When are we supposed to make our wish? When the seed is first planted, or do we wait until it has grown?

[Oddly enough, he sounds entirely sincere in this question.]

III. DAY FOUR: the rising of the moon

[Being that Matthias has neglected to visit the shrines, he lacks the silver bracelet that would bind him to his reason. And so when all three moons achieve their full feverish flush in the night sky, he is not spared the rush of restless aggression that overcomes him. He had been out on an evening walk with Trassel by his side, soaking in the quiet left behind as a majority of the city flocked to witness the Queen’s ritual. Now it will be he who disturbs the peace. At once he is tense. A snarl twists his features. Pain lances him and he doubles over as his ears elongate to the shape of a wolf’s and sprout white fur; from the base of his spine grows a bushy tail to match.

Trassel barks sharply, wary of the change in his brother. He cocks his head, as if to ask what is wrong. Matthias looks him in the eye and then stalks off. No command is given, but the wolf knows he must follow. They are comrades: whatever Matthias’ mission may be, Trassel’s is to serve and protect him.

He itches for a fight. Knuckles sinking into flesh, bones snapping, blood rioting. He itches and he doesn’t know what for. The first unwitting stranger to cross his path will receive a glare, a scowl, a sharp bark:]

What are you looking at?

[He's a worrying sight as is, an imposing wall of a boy darkened by ire, and the large wolf accompanying him likely does little to ease the nerves.]

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1. DAY 1: HARVEST MOON SIMULATOR
[ To say it was jarring to be torn from one world and thrust into another one completely unlike it was, of course, an understatement. Even the grandest cities he'd ever ventured to didn't have the intense lights and dense crowds that this world did, and it's all very overwhelming to say the least. Now, as always, he is dressed fully in his armor, with the addition of the silver chain bracelet that had been offered to him by one of the locals ("Prismals", he has to remember the term). He doesn't know much about this world, but when a charm is offered for protection it's almost always best to wear it. He can defend himself against a goblin; beyond that, he trusts the expertise of others.

Truth be told he's spent much of his time thus far familiarizing himself with the lay of the land, looking in nooks and crannies for any sign of goblin life (none so far!), and was originally just going to see if he could get a shovel from the tree-planters so he'd have something to dig pits with and set up traps. But the mention of the planted trees having the power to grant wishes is hard to ignore, and while it may be nothing more than a myth...

A few minutes of effort was a small price to pay for the possibility of having it granted.

So he finds himself kneeling in some fresh dirt, planting seeds - wondering, briefly, if Farm Girl would have any advice on how to better perform the task - and while he's never much for starting a conversation that wasn't about killing goblins the nature of this task involved sharing the wish with others, didn't it? ]

I want to go home.

[ ... Was he actually talking to you, who happened to be planting nearby, or just speaking it aloud in general? ]

2. DAY 4: JUST LIKE ANIMALS-MALS

A.
[ As it turns out, he was right - it's best to trust in magical protections when they are offered against an unknown threat. While he definitely feels something from being exposed to the moons for the first time, he feels more or less the same (though his armor prevents anyone from seeing what, if any, effects it had on his physical form).

Clearly, that was not the case for everyone.

This isn't something he knows much about - "much" being "anything", really - but that doesn't mean he feels content to sit back and do nothing while there is danger right in front of him. So if you're acting out of sorts in one way or another, you might find yourself with an armor-clad man before you. ]

You look unwell. What do you need?

[ ... His tone is pretty blunt, but he seems sincere enough. Probably. ]

B.
[ While offering personal support to people in need isn't exactly in his wheelhouse, fighting monsters is. A cerberus isn't a goblin, but he's dealt with the large wolves that they ride before, so he at least knows the basics of going toe-to-toe with a canine-shaped enemy. He doesn't know what the motives of the individuals who transformed into them were, and he doesn't care.

They've chosen to attack the weak and the helpless.

So he'll kill them.

He can be found enaged in combat with one of them; they outmatch him in sheer strength but his instincts are better, and while the monster isn't down for the count just yet there are numerous wounds from his sword along its body and limbs, and one of its three heads seems unresponsive (the throwing knife embedded in its throat may be responsible for that). Still, he seems appreciative when someone else appears who seems combat-ready, offering them a short nod. All things considered, he doesn't seem terribly tired just yet. ]

Its left rear leg is crippled. We can use that to our advantage to finish it off.

3. WILDCARD
[ The usual do-whatever-you-want prompt! If you want to plot something out feel free to shoot me a message on discord at Pacific Tim#7720, on plurk at gottacatchemall, or just PM this journal! ]

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How long does it take for Meas trees to grow?

Do they start sprouting and growing instantly the moment they're planted or do they grow as slow as a real tree does?

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[A festival? Gawain is in of course! He's been wearing the bracelet gifted to him, in keeping with the spirit of the festivities and because he had long since learned to always respect the power of a magical charm, even if the effects were not obvious. Though nothing worrisome had happened so far..

The atmosphere reminds him of similar celebrations they'd have back in Britain when he was alive, when the farmers would finish harvesting their own fields. Knowing that some things are universal, across time and space, it's humbling.

He's been happily going about, taking part in such festivities as Tree Planting and….]

Harvest Moon-C

[As a knight, Gawain can never say no to a tournament. It's just not in his nature to do so. And with the way this world has affected his abilities, this will be a good opportunity to see how far he can come. All the while making sure to not harm his opponent. This doesn't need to be the death match that such fights could turn into back in the good old days.

Sword in hand, Gawain sizes up his opponent with a warm and friendly smile.]

May we both have a honorable match.

Just like animals A

[Gawain had kept the bracelet on and it's served him well, though with the full force of the moons upon him, he's feeling agitated and even demanding. It might not be obvious though to anyone who knows him: Gawain's always been good at holding back on his frustrations, but he's beginning to feel a bit edgy, as if he might snap. And he probably will here and there, when pushed. Along with other questionable behavior...

Of course, it's quite possible that the bracelet may be torn off at some point. Maybe a scuffle with another Moonblessed, maybe just some stroke of fate. Nothing much changes at first, except maybe some wolfish ears poking out and that aggressive personality becoming even more forceful.

Regardless, act with caution.]

Just like animals B

[At least there is one way to take out his aggression: on the fiends causing havoc in Level 3. Of course, it turns out that giant three headed dogs who can break your bones with little effort probably are not the best method of stress relief, but here we are. Gawain is dealing with one that has its center mouth chomped down firmly around his blade, and is pivoting his body to avoid the left head, while his free hand is shoving the right head up so that it can't bite him.

Are you fighting with him or are you a victim he saved? Well either way you're both in the thick of thick of it. At least it will be a tale to tell your friends, should you survive!. ]

Wildcard/Closed Prompts
[Feel free to come up with your own takes on the above prompts or to throw something totally different at me! I'll also be throwing up closed prompts for people by request and linking them as I go, so feel free to send a pm/or hit me up on discord at thesecondbesttheory#8142 for ideas!

I'm open to nsfw, mostly on animals prompt A, but would like at least a little heads up first. I am also open to tagging in prose instead!]

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HARVEST MOON SIMULATOR | A

[Robin is not in it for the prize. when the local Prismals had called him over and asked for his help planting trees, saying something about getting something for his efforts, he had agreed fairly easily and actually waved off the payment. it's been a time sink for most of the festival, since. he's practically covered in dirt at this point and the sun has been beating down on everyone who has been working.

leaving Robin with a bit of a burn on his nose and cheeks. there will definitely be the coveted beginnings of farmer tan, as well.

as he's not the only one that's been a part of this grand endeavor, he walks over to the nearest person still digging holes or planting trees while most have taken a break to get lunch or call it a day.]

Hey, good work. We got a lot done. Aren't you gonna join everyone else and check out the rest of the festival?

YOU SPIN ME RIGHT ROUND, BABY, RIGHT ROUND | A

[flower crown (or two) on his head, despite trying to say he doesn't want one, Robin is neck deep in festivities. the octopus theme festival last month was lively too but there's a different sort of anticipation and excitement in the air. not only that but he hasn't gotten roped into games or eating things he doesn't want to so that's nice. there's been a selfie here and there but those aren't bad and couple girls were cute.

he makes his way through tight crowds of people when he notices a particularly large gathering around one spot. he hovers in the back, trying to look over the heads to see what's going on and decides just to tap the nearest person on the shoulder.

a glance behind you features a guy covered in flower petals and dirt on his clothes. he asks, loud enough to be heard,]

Hey, uh, any idea what's going on? I'd cut the line to see for myself but I think I'd be mobbed if I tried.

JUST LIKE ANIMALS-MALS | A

[fuck. not again.

Robin is back in his forced Tamamo cosplay. sure he had kept the bracelet but he had stuffed it in his pocket instead of putting it on, suspicious of what the Prismals meant by for your own protection. he scrambles for it now with shaking hands and shoves it on before his returned giant fox tail can grow any bigger. or he loses his mind.

goddammit. he knew SOMETHING was going to happen when the Queen started making prayers to the moons.

everything he felt at the beginning of the month, during his first Moon, comes back tenfold. and then some. while grasping at his wrist and the bracelet, he drops to his knees in the center of a crowd.

hunger. he's hungry. starving. ravenous.

so if anybody has food nearby him? SOMETHING QUICK AND INVISIBLE IS TAKING IT RIGHT OUT OF YOUR HANDS.]

JUST LIKE ANIMALS-MALS | B

[after bad BAD luck with the vine monster... thing, you'd think someone would learn their lesson and stay away from danger. the moon may change him in many ways but it doesn't, for a moment, affect Robin's moral compass. once he hears of the trouble going on, he heads in that direction as discreetly as possible.

the size and brute strength of the Cerberus monsters are intimidating for sure, but it doesn't stop him.

before a Cerberus can bite at a Prismal or Moonblessed trying to get away, an arrow flies and strikes its eye. stopping it, instead. it howls in pain, trying to get the arrow out.]

Whoops, meant to get your nose! That's more sensitive! Well, you have two eyes. You can lose one for all the people you've killed already, right? The poison may be more dangerous, anyway. I borrowed it off those vine-like plants from before, so you should be on your knees soon enough. Down, boy.

[the hood Robin is wearing does hide his ears but.

there's no hiding that fluffy as fuck tail.]

WILDCARD

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