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isleofavalon2021-08-02 08:09 pm
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fifth shot ⊗ open august log
🧙 WHO: Eustace and anyone
⚔️️ WHAT: all three animal mage related quests
🕒 WHEN: throughout August
🗺️ WHERE: various
⚠️ WARNINGS: none except for animal deaths for the hunt task and any potential violence that might happen in the combat oriented prompts
⊗ a: task - don't treep, man
⊗ b: task - invasive species
⊗ c: task - animal mage hunt
⊗ d: wildcard
⚔️️ WHAT: all three animal mage related quests
🕒 WHEN: throughout August
🗺️ WHERE: various
⚠️ WARNINGS: none except for animal deaths for the hunt task and any potential violence that might happen in the combat oriented prompts
⊗ a: task - don't treep, man
[Near the beginning of the month, Eustace helps with the farmers, taking it as more opportunities to work on his communication with other animals. But he'll also help out with some of the physical labor aspects as well.
1. Herding. Taking the form of a black sheep dog, Eustace will run out to help corral those wayward animals, even help by communicating with any other dogs that might be around to direct them. Of course, sometimes trying to get clues to where the other members of the herd can be difficult, and there are times a dog can be seen lowly growling at a cow or sheep as he tries to make sense of what they're saying. He'll even pair up with anyone else who is out there, animal mage or not, and will be useful to get in close to the animals to drive them back. Of course he has limits to his magic, so there when not using magic, he'll ride out on a horse instead. It never really occurred to him to use his magic on it, but he does find communicating with it a lot easier.
2. Helping hand. When not out running around trying to get the animals back, Eustace will be helping repairing buildings. Mending fences, bringing in wood, sorting the feed—he'll be displaying a surprising amount of knowledge and ease working in a place like this.
Also do not mind the gratuitous fanservice as without his cloak on, the Erune fashion preference of wearing backless, sideless tops will be on full display.]
1. Herding. Taking the form of a black sheep dog, Eustace will run out to help corral those wayward animals, even help by communicating with any other dogs that might be around to direct them. Of course, sometimes trying to get clues to where the other members of the herd can be difficult, and there are times a dog can be seen lowly growling at a cow or sheep as he tries to make sense of what they're saying. He'll even pair up with anyone else who is out there, animal mage or not, and will be useful to get in close to the animals to drive them back. Of course he has limits to his magic, so there when not using magic, he'll ride out on a horse instead. It never really occurred to him to use his magic on it, but he does find communicating with it a lot easier.
2. Helping hand. When not out running around trying to get the animals back, Eustace will be helping repairing buildings. Mending fences, bringing in wood, sorting the feed—he'll be displaying a surprising amount of knowledge and ease working in a place like this.
Also do not mind the gratuitous fanservice as without his cloak on, the Erune fashion preference of wearing backless, sideless tops will be on full display.]
⊗ b: task - invasive species
[Knowing full well the necessity of controlling animal populations, Eustace heads out to site to help deal with it. It would be nice if they could convince the animals to move, but that could cos other problems in other ecosystems, so culling may just be the best answer here. However he's bringing a cart with him as he's not going to let this go to waste.
1. On the Hunt. Although he prefers working by himself, if there is anyone who is not as experienced he'll offer some advice or walk with them to help with the hunt. Otherwise, anyone wandering might be surprised if an animal suddenly falls and Eustace drops down from his perch in the trees, the gunshot that took out the creature silent.
2. Loading the Cart. After each kill, Eustace will carry it back to the cart he brought with him, arranging them in a certain way. And towards the end he'll even make an offer.]
All of these can be taken back and used as food or materials for goods. If you want any for your own use or to sell, go ahead. I can also prepare it if you can't.
[3. Carcinuses. Since the Carcinuses are only out because of the excess food, Eustace is less inclined to try and actually kill them. He will if there's no other choice, so he's ready to shoot down the lightning, but he'll try to help drive them back. The methods employed are to either bait them back in the water by chucking his own kills into the lake or...try and actually communicate.
This is a little tougher, but he'll try. So some might see a...very small, strange looking silvery gray crab staring up at a giant Carcinus who is just staring right back at the puny thing with some curiosity.
...Yeah he has no idea if this will work, but an attempt is being made. Or he could be mistaken as a little crab being intimidated by a big giant scorpion tailed crab when it's really probably the opposite. The claws are up, could there be a show down!?? (No, no there isn't.)]
1. On the Hunt. Although he prefers working by himself, if there is anyone who is not as experienced he'll offer some advice or walk with them to help with the hunt. Otherwise, anyone wandering might be surprised if an animal suddenly falls and Eustace drops down from his perch in the trees, the gunshot that took out the creature silent.
2. Loading the Cart. After each kill, Eustace will carry it back to the cart he brought with him, arranging them in a certain way. And towards the end he'll even make an offer.]
All of these can be taken back and used as food or materials for goods. If you want any for your own use or to sell, go ahead. I can also prepare it if you can't.
[3. Carcinuses. Since the Carcinuses are only out because of the excess food, Eustace is less inclined to try and actually kill them. He will if there's no other choice, so he's ready to shoot down the lightning, but he'll try to help drive them back. The methods employed are to either bait them back in the water by chucking his own kills into the lake or...try and actually communicate.
This is a little tougher, but he'll try. So some might see a...very small, strange looking silvery gray crab staring up at a giant Carcinus who is just staring right back at the puny thing with some curiosity.
...Yeah he has no idea if this will work, but an attempt is being made. Or he could be mistaken as a little crab being intimidated by a big giant scorpion tailed crab when it's really probably the opposite. The claws are up, could there be a show down!?? (No, no there isn't.)]
⊗ c: task - animal mage hunt
[Eustace is not only an animal magic user, but because of his ears he can be easily mistaken as a "victim" of this ritual. So he's getting a double whammy on this one. The two options are:
1. Getting an Earful. Eustace was already used to people staring at his ears or even outright asking about it, but the past few days have been aggravating. Too many people have come up to him and either expressed pity or asked personal, invasive questions that were borderline disturbing and some outright propositioning. Some even had the audacity to try and touch them or worse—look to see if he had a tail hidden. For the most part they have more harmless so he just ignored and walked away (or smack a hand that came too close), but there's a point where the limits of his own patience is reached and he'll snap. Some might see someone fleeing from him in fear...or perhaps you might be daring enough to inquire while he's in this foul mood?
2. Targeted. There will be a few key incidents, but over the next few days Eustace will first notice he's being followed before he finds himself having to defend against sudden attacks. He'll also be on the hunt for the assailants as they are clearly a threat. For the most part he can handle it, but there are still times he could slip. Anyone who sees Eustace fighting off his assailant is free to intervene and help, perhaps even stopping one before he even realizes one is tailing him. Alternatively, anyone who wants to target and fight him is free to do so as well! Just PM so can figure out how it turns out.]
1. Getting an Earful. Eustace was already used to people staring at his ears or even outright asking about it, but the past few days have been aggravating. Too many people have come up to him and either expressed pity or asked personal, invasive questions that were borderline disturbing and some outright propositioning. Some even had the audacity to try and touch them or worse—look to see if he had a tail hidden. For the most part they have more harmless so he just ignored and walked away (or smack a hand that came too close), but there's a point where the limits of his own patience is reached and he'll snap. Some might see someone fleeing from him in fear...or perhaps you might be daring enough to inquire while he's in this foul mood?
2. Targeted. There will be a few key incidents, but over the next few days Eustace will first notice he's being followed before he finds himself having to defend against sudden attacks. He'll also be on the hunt for the assailants as they are clearly a threat. For the most part he can handle it, but there are still times he could slip. Anyone who sees Eustace fighting off his assailant is free to intervene and help, perhaps even stopping one before he even realizes one is tailing him. Alternatively, anyone who wants to target and fight him is free to do so as well! Just PM so can figure out how it turns out.]
⊗ d: wildcard
[Thanks to the Animal Mage Hunt, he's going to end up suffering a severe injury later on that will limit his activity for the second half of the month, so most of the activity would be better set earlier. But if anyone wants to do a thread to check on him while he's recuperating, that's doable! If interested in anything else not included here, just hit me up on ![[plurk.com profile]](https://plurk.com/favicon.ico)
laenavesse or discord and we can work something out!]
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She's finding it difficult not to stare back, too... and when her eyes meet the woman's again, she forces her gaze to dart away and looks up at Eustace.]
Never. I don't know why she's looking at us like that...
[Who is she!? There's gotta be something if she's this eager to stare them down until she burns a hole right through them, and now it's taking every ounce of willpower she has to not return the favour.]
Eustace, do you know her?
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He continues to frown in thought before he recalls something he had buried deep, deep in the garbage of things he never wanted to think of again. It's enough to harden his expression and close his eyes in disgust.]
.........Yes and no.
[The words come out slowly and with an exhausted sigh. Nothing had happened since then so he really just put it out of his mind, but perhaps he had underestimated.]
If it's who I think it is, then we need to move.
[He straightens up a bit.]
Hold onto my arm like before and stay on the inside. I'll lead.
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[But she doesn't sound so sure about it. Especially when he offers no explanation as to who it might be... If he really knows this woman, then why not just approach her? Why is she staring at him like she's waiting for the right moment to run a knife across his back...? It's all very concerning, but she follows his lead anyway, looping her arm through his and allowing him to drag her along.
She does chance a glance back at the woman, to finally return the death stare, but Tifa doesn't see her with the crowd now growing bigger as more of the customers start to mill about outside.]
You going to tell me what this is about?
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[That's all he answers in a curt voice, but with how close he holds her arm to him she might notice the tension around him. He walks quickly, his long strides only barely shortened to be mindful of her own pace as he weaves her through the crowds before pulling her with clear expertise as if used to having to losing someone's tail. Occasionally his ear flicks as he listens to the sounds of their pursuer, and eventually he suddenly pulls Tifa down a small street and, pulling her to him as he presses them against the wall hidden in the shadows of some large crates.
If Tifa tries to speak he just stares down at her with a hard glare, a silent command to stay quiet before he looks out.]
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Her hand presses flat against his chest and she pushes just a touch when he presses them to the wall, with her chest rising and falling when the rush of anxiety makes her heart thunder inside her so much that it might just break through her ribs. All she can do now is wait, the only sound between them being her quick breaths, and her eyes dart to the street, then back up at Eustace expectantly, narrowing at him for an explanation...
Ahem. Pretty sure they're clear.]
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...A while ago I had received...... [He grimaces in disgust as he recalls the thing he had literally shot and incernated to pieces.] A disturbing..."love" letter. It was sent through another person, but I recognized her from the description given.
I just ignored it and was never approached since so I had forgotten all about it. But that was the same woman.
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So, he has an admirer. It would be cute under normal circumstances, and she might have even teased him a little for it if they were, but... this is so far from being a normal, innocent crush and someone being too shy to face him themselves. She's had to deal with admirers plenty of times in her days, but nothing ever so... extreme.
The pit of her stomach sinks.]
You think maybe she's expecting an answer? [Not that Tifa thinks this woman deserves one. A shadow looms over her expression.] If she's following you around, that's serious, Eustace... You need to do something about it... Tell someone.
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[Which...is disturbing in many ways.]
Given what happened, however, I agree. The problem is I don't know her name, only where she worked the last time I saw her. [And now he just clicks his tongue, his irritation clear.] It was only a few times to get breakfast, how the hell could anyone become infatuated with someone they barely even exchanged words with...
[Annoyance bubbling now that Tifa is somehow involved, he runs a hand through his hair.]
I'll just hunt her down and take her to the authorities if needed.
[His phrasing could be better but maybe it's also too extreme??]
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[Hunting her down is the last thing he should be doing, least of all by himself. If things go south, he should be able to take care of himself without a doubt, but this woman is clearly crazy enough to send him a letter, and then months later follow him to the movies... Who knows what else she's capable of? Best not to approach the crazies without any sort of backup.
Although yes, hunting her down sounds a bit extreme... Tifa has a couple of ideas in mind already, but... are any of them not so extreme? Maybe it's better that they are for someone like that. Who knows?]
At least try talking to her first. See what it is she wants. But don't try going at it on your own, alright?
[hint hint]
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Compared to what I've had to deal with back home she won't be a problem. The only credit I'll give her is being able to sneak around like the stalker she is.
[Not mincing any words here, that woman has definitely crossed a few lines and who knows how many others he doesn't know about.]
I'll be fine, I don't need you getting anymore involved than you already have.
wrapping!
[It's the tiniest protest, and Tifa lets it go immediately, knowing too well that arguing with him right now is just going to be a waste of breath. She's stubborn, but now is probably not the time—not when both of them are on high alert and standing in the shadows of an alleyway. It would probably be better if they just head home for now.
She sighs, perishing the thought of letting something so big slide. He's off the hook. For now!]
If you say so. We should get going. Shouldn't stay here, just in case.
[You know, in case she finds them again.]
with a nice bow
Let's go.
[And so they'll head on out. Little do they know that the woman wasn't the only one eying Eustace, and that his plans would be completely derailed as he has to deal with more dangerous foes...]