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[open] january catch-all
Who: Nero and you
What: New Year's celebrations and assorted quests
When: Throughout January
Where: Camelot, the Edge of Dusklight Woods
Warnings: Nero's potty mouth, prompt 3 will include mentions/depictions of character death
1. FIREWORKS
a (closed to Alice) - [Nero's not the type to get excited about fireworks, of all things, but he knows a certain someone who might appreciate the show, considering she's never seen a fireworks display before. So he takes Alice to the crowd gathering around Camelot's castle. Nearby, there's a board displaying the minutes and seconds left counting down until the new year.
He's keeping hold of her hand through the crowds so that they don't get separated, at least until he finds what seems to be a good spot to get ready for watching the display. Then he looks down at her, and grins.]
It'll be really loud, and it might seem scary at first, but I promise it'll be fun when you get used to it.
b (open) - [Feel free to spot Nero around! Perhaps you bump into him during the fireworks display, grabbing a midnight snack at a stall somewhere, or maybe once the crowds are starting to thin out and people are heading home.]
2. QUEST - SHADLIN SHOWDOWN
[It's quite the trek from the city to the edge of the woods, and Nero is yawning, bored already. He figures it'd be easy money, so he agreed to it, but he's not expecting much from how vague the description was.] This quest kinda seems like bullshit to me. Eyes watching people? Weird noises? Who the hell cares. There's probably all kinds of monsters hiding in there.
[Nero is already complaining to whoever his partner is for this quest, as they travel to reach the Edge of the Dusklight Woods. He has his blade and his (thankfully now enchanted to magically reload) gun in tow, but it's more of a precaution than anything. It's starting to get dark as they arrive, the sun dipping low below the horizon.]
Maybe if we ask 'em nicely, they'll mind their manners and stop staring.
3. MIRROR, MIRROR
["Brave of soul" is a trait Nero is confident enough in, so he agrees to help with at least this portion of the quest ("pure of heart"... not so much). He'll go right ahead and lead the way into the cave, cocky grin in place.]
Come on! Worst fears? Bring it!
[For all his bravado, he soon goes quiet when he hears a certain song begin to echo through the cave. He squints, looking around for the source; evidently the voice is deeper within.]
... You hearing this? [He mutters to his travelling companion. He's apprehensive, but he knows he doesn't have a choice but to press on ahead.]
4. WILDCARD
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What: New Year's celebrations and assorted quests
When: Throughout January
Where: Camelot, the Edge of Dusklight Woods
Warnings: Nero's potty mouth, prompt 3 will include mentions/depictions of character death
1. FIREWORKS
a (closed to Alice) - [Nero's not the type to get excited about fireworks, of all things, but he knows a certain someone who might appreciate the show, considering she's never seen a fireworks display before. So he takes Alice to the crowd gathering around Camelot's castle. Nearby, there's a board displaying the minutes and seconds left counting down until the new year.
He's keeping hold of her hand through the crowds so that they don't get separated, at least until he finds what seems to be a good spot to get ready for watching the display. Then he looks down at her, and grins.]
It'll be really loud, and it might seem scary at first, but I promise it'll be fun when you get used to it.
b (open) - [Feel free to spot Nero around! Perhaps you bump into him during the fireworks display, grabbing a midnight snack at a stall somewhere, or maybe once the crowds are starting to thin out and people are heading home.]
2. QUEST - SHADLIN SHOWDOWN
[It's quite the trek from the city to the edge of the woods, and Nero is yawning, bored already. He figures it'd be easy money, so he agreed to it, but he's not expecting much from how vague the description was.] This quest kinda seems like bullshit to me. Eyes watching people? Weird noises? Who the hell cares. There's probably all kinds of monsters hiding in there.
[Nero is already complaining to whoever his partner is for this quest, as they travel to reach the Edge of the Dusklight Woods. He has his blade and his (thankfully now enchanted to magically reload) gun in tow, but it's more of a precaution than anything. It's starting to get dark as they arrive, the sun dipping low below the horizon.]
Maybe if we ask 'em nicely, they'll mind their manners and stop staring.
3. MIRROR, MIRROR
["Brave of soul" is a trait Nero is confident enough in, so he agrees to help with at least this portion of the quest ("pure of heart"... not so much). He'll go right ahead and lead the way into the cave, cocky grin in place.]
Come on! Worst fears? Bring it!
[For all his bravado, he soon goes quiet when he hears a certain song begin to echo through the cave. He squints, looking around for the source; evidently the voice is deeper within.]
... You hearing this? [He mutters to his travelling companion. He's apprehensive, but he knows he doesn't have a choice but to press on ahead.]
4. WILDCARD
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Maybe just go easy on the preaching in general. Most people here don't follow the Order's teachings, Ken included.
[Though even just putting a lid on the hellfire and damnation talk is a good start, he supposes.]
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Sorry, Nero, I had talked to Credo-san about how people could be helped regardless of what happened. I'm just glad you're starting to agree!
[Although, as much as wanted to ask what the Order meant, maybe that was for another time.] I don't want you to think you can't be saved.
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It would be foolish to continue thinking that people cannot help one another... especially with having you come live with us.
[ He frowns a little after what Ken says, but he sighs instead of starting up another argument. ] Then, for Nero's and your sake, I'll humor the idea I can be saved.
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[Nero sighs and shakes his head with a grin. Really, for someone as stubborn as Credo, getting through to him in any capacity is a win.]
I guess Dante's not around right now, so we can introduce you later. If you see him around, he has a red coat, white hair, and he eats way too much pizza.
[...Probably not the more flattering kind of description Credo would have gone for, but there it is.]
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That being said?]
Big red coat and white hair. I guess I'll keep my eyes out for someone who looks like Santa Claus!
[...Do they even have a Santa Claus in their world?]
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[ He breathes out his nose at the comment Nero gives, but soften his expression at hearing Ken lightly laugh. ]
... ah. Santa Claus?
[ Someone has drank a lot of cult punch and so doesn't really know much of other (normal) cultural figures... ]
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It's only when he manages to catch his breath that Nero replies.]
Jolly old guy in red, delivers presents to kids all over the world at Christmas? Too bad Dante Claus only ever gives me stuff like a sword.
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Although, he did raise an eyebrow at him laughing at his comment. That's good, at least that was an indicator he would enjoy this time at the apartment. And perhaps, allow a few more people into his life.]
Don't get too confident, he might not give you anything if you complain about getting a sword.
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Just as he is about to ask what is so funny, an explanation comes. However, the explanation doesn't explain much. If anything, it lends to more questions.
And wait, hold on. ]
There is really such a person? And he exists in multiple worlds?
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Then he looks back at Credo.]
No, dumbass. It's just a story parents tell their kids to make the day feel special. The presents are really from their parents.
[If he manages to get Credo home in one piece, he's sitting his ass in front of the cheesiest Christmas movies he can get his mitts on, it's decided.]
Though I guess if anyone had the kind of powers that Santa does, it'd be Dante.
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It's suppose to make them believe in magic and that there is a man who would deliver presents to all the children in one night.
[He said before crossing his arms] But I guess if Dante-san is the type to do that, I should try to make him pizza at some point. It seems like a nice thing to do.
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Confusion fades off his face as an annoyed expression takes its place. Not so much in terms of the explanation given to him, but at the start of Nero's explanation. ]
Still, I can't deny that seems like something that the Son of Sparda would be capable of doing. [ He crosses his arms and offers a small nod. But then his arms drop as he gives a pointed look to Ken. ]
That is very kind of you. It will be a treat for him, I'm sure, since we are going to be enjoying some healthy eating for awhile.
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[Oh, but of course Credo has his healthy eating mission... Nero leans in conspiratorially to tell Ken (but still plainly audible for Credo to hear):]
Just make sure any future pizza deals are done under the table. This guy will never know.
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[That and how hard could cooking be? As he gave a small shrug, that's when he looked back at Nero.]
But don't worry, I will. I could always add in a few vegetables here and there if he ever does.
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[ His head drops just slightly before he straightens his posture. ]
I suppose that is all I can ask for, then, Ken. It will be awhile since we have pizza, anyway, since it's good to set a positive example for others and that includes clean eating while we are here.