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Keith ([personal profile] tempredmental) wrote in [community profile] isleofavalon2021-08-03 01:04 am

August Catch-All

🧙 WHO: Keith, OTA
⚔️️ WHAT: Quests, TDM prompts, open to other options, as part of the animal mage prank, Keith has black cat ears and a tail, which looks pretty weird when he transforms into something else XD
🕒 WHEN: Throughout August
🗺️ WHERE: Around Camelot and in the Lake
⚠️ WARNINGS: Hunting for the invasive species prompt, violence because animal mage attacks, injuries and everything that goes with that, will update if needed

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Don't Treep, Man

Out in the farmlands, Keith could be found doing a variety of tasks early on in the month. He was helping with mending fences and equipment as best he could, using his elemental magic to help water fields, things like that. It was hard and tiring work, but he didn't mind so much. At some point, he could also be found transformed into a border collie (with an extra set of ears and a second tail that happened to belong to a cat...) and running with Kosmo to herd in animals that had escaped, bringing them back to the farms.

He won't turn down help... or argue too much if someone wanted to try talking him into a lunch break.

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Invasive Species

Yes, Avalon had developed itself into a fairly modern-like society, so hunting for survival wasn't actually a true necessity. However, some of the creatures that were causing problems would be pretty useful for feeding people in a pinch. Leaning on the two years he spent in the Abyss with his mother, where he had found Kosmo and raised and trained him, Keith found himself and his wolf doing something they hadn't done in what felt like a long time. Just... hunting...

For a while, it actually was kind of nice to get back to that. Just him and his wolf, working in tandem, doing what they did best, and now with the added benefit of being able to communicate on a new level thanks to Keith's animal magic. Keith could be found out in the woods for a few hours each day if he wasn't working at the farms, or at various town businesses that would be interested in that sort of thing, looking to sell off what he'd brought back. Restaurants? Butchers? Tanneries? Yup.

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Fresh Waters

Once he got over the initial panic of his situation and was told what was going on, Keith made it a point to figure out how to use his new mer-tail so he could get his stuff and grab the nearest people that might need help, and get back to the surface as quickly as possible. Three days wasn't a long time, and, since no one could seem to tell him just how long it had been already since he'd first arrived, he didn't want to take any risks getting stuck down there like this.

Unlike one of his teammates back home, being a mer was not a dream of his. Plus, this was a double curse! He still had the cat ears from that stupid animal magic spell someone cast on Camelot!

Thankfully, Keith's self-awareness when it came to his movements made it easy for him to learn, and it only took a few hours, really, before he was zooming around the underwater village, locating and reclaiming his things and finding others who might need help getting out of there before that last sunset.

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Animal Mage Hunt

Later in the month, the attacks on animal mages were still continuing. Keith's efforts with helping to herd the lost livestock back to their caretakers hadn't gone unnoticed, either. Despite the fact that he was also visibly a target of the spell in question, Keith found himself the target of several of these attempts to eliminate the source of the curse throughout the month at various points. Most were one-on-one and easy for him to escape from. He'd learned to combine his fire and water magic to create the steam equivalent of a smoke bomb, too, in order to mask an escape if he found himself in a position where he knew he couldn't fight back for some reason.

That said, though, after the first few attempts on his life, Keith stopped going out without his armor on. While he never stopped carrying his Marmora sword in general even with normal clothes, he would sometimes leave the bayard in his apartment with his armor, but now? Nope. He had both blades and his armor. He was ready for a fight at all times.

He would also be looking for these animal mage hunters, working to hopefully stop them from killing his fellow mages. In some cases, he might be the rescuer. In others, he might need rescuing. Towards the end of the month, the constant fighting and being on edge would finally get to him, and he'd end up injured pretty badly in one of the attacks. He'd barely escape, but he was going to need help getting somewhere safe.

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Open House & Swap Meet

As Keith was recovering and starting to feel better from his injuries sustained in the mage attacks, he would attend the open house at Camelot castle. He could be found wandering the castle itself and exploring, as well as visiting different vendors at the Swap Meet. If anyone were to sneak up on him, though, they might be met with a sword to their throat or find themselves knocked back and away with a fairly strong gust of wind. He was still a little on edge after a rough month of watching his back.
tantailizing: Artwork by: Unknown (Oh yeah?)

Don't Treep, Man

[personal profile] tantailizing 2021-08-06 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
[There's on and off 'thump thump' of a hammer striking wood as the fences are being repaired. A moment of silence, shuffling, and then the hammering resumes. Rinse and repeat work. It's old-fashioned maybe, having just a wooden fence, but it's been doing its job.]

[When the time comes for the next repeat, the pause goes on longer. The guy hammering is looking around and scratches his head. He then turns and looks at Keith when he walks past.]


Hey man, could you grab me some more nails?
sighsheavily: (pic#14281458)

mage hunt

[personal profile] sighsheavily 2021-08-09 04:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Good gods--

[Cecelia comes out to the fields nearest the city in the evenings to practice spellcraft away from prying eyes, but close enough to civilization to flag others down for help.

and a good thing, too, apparently, because while she's not the one in need of it, her sharp eyes catch glimpse of a staggering shape coming out of a copse of trees.

she doesn't approach right away, because honestly, she doesn't know if it's a trap waiting to be sprung, but when her ears pick up the notes of a familiar voice, she will advance and find a familiar paladin as its source.

her stomach drops a little, expression hardening quickly to keep from letting alarm show as she draws nearer.]


Paladin. Can you hear me? [how bad is it?]
mayoninofukucho: (Well-Rested for Once)

Open House & Swap Meet

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2021-08-10 08:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hijikata, who's wandering about somewhat aimlessly, takes notice of Keith inspecting a vendor's wares at the swap meet. Seeing how he hasn't ever talked to him outside the few words during the tournament melee he walks up, mildly curious, and looks over his shoulder.]

What're you interested in?

[Hijikata is, at this point, still affected by the animal spell and sporting a bull's ears (in place of his own), horns and tail, so if Keith likewise still has his cat traits he won't remark on them.]
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Don't Treep, Man

[personal profile] forgeabettertomorrow 2021-08-15 06:34 am (UTC)(link)
[If there was one thing Darin was familiar with, it was doing maintenance on a farm. In fact, he was all too eager to take the job; it reminded him of some his work back home.]

[Darin himself is a bit of a busybody when it comes to his work. He'll mend fences, shoe horses, clean and repair tools. He's so into his work he almost forgets to take a break.]

[So, when he does, he heads on over to one of the fences he'd finished fixing and leans on it while he eats a sandwich. That's when he catches sight of the weirdest dog he's ever seen.]

[Did that dog have two sets of ears?]

[Either way, with its herding job done, Darin whistles sharply to get the 'dog's' attention.]


Hey, c'mere boy! Want something to eat? You hungry?

[He holds up an uneaten half of his sandwich.]
tantailizing: Artwork by: Unknown (Haha next time)

[personal profile] tantailizing 2021-08-16 04:17 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks.

[He might not be able to hammer any of the posts together while Keith is getting those, but he can get them in place and ready when he comes back. With a grin, he waves when Keith returns. That looks like a good amount of nails - shouldn't be running out anytime soon again.]

Oh yeah. Not always fences, but you get the idea.
tantailizing: Artwork by: Hira (Otemoto84) (What the heck?)

[personal profile] tantailizing 2021-08-16 06:09 am (UTC)(link)
Zidane.

[And Zidane will meet his hand for a handshake.]

Could ya? I'm almost halfway done and this is only one side.
tantailizing: Artwork from Pixiv: 6373491 (That's dumb)

[personal profile] tantailizing 2021-08-16 06:28 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks a lot!

[Because gods he's looking at where the fence still needs to be erect and is sweating from the thought of doing it on his own. People were either working the fields or gathering up animals, and even then, there could be more.]

Yeah. But, if they decided to go home after this, I wouldn't blame them.

[Those with Animal Magic were the main herders, but... Eh, his tail scooped up several nails so he could keep working.]
tantailizing: Artwork by: Unknown (A little trouble)

[personal profile] tantailizing 2021-08-16 07:06 am (UTC)(link)
[He hadn't caught Keith shifting himself, but he had seen a border collie running around. Though, at that point of the day, he'd been occupied chopping and preparing the wood that would become the fence posts and boards.]

Right? It's cool having magic, but sometimes, you still need to do some things by hand.

[He could probably work on this fence faster with his own magic, but he might be good for two sides before having to work normally anyway.]
tantailizing: Artwork by: Unknown (I'm not mad!)

[personal profile] tantailizing 2021-08-16 07:26 am (UTC)(link)
[He was working with it comfortably, placing the nails gathered into the wood to hammer down while the furred limb gathered a few more for the next part. A few more and he'd be able to hop down the line to the next part past Keith.]

Yup. Born with it and everything~

[It's a question Zidane's become pretty accustomed to answering because it was normal for most places to not have people with tails. Too bad, they could be helpful! With the curse going on, he could be asked that a little more frequently than people just assume he was another unfortunate soul. It was kind of insulting for people to think it was an inconvenience.]
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Mage Hunt

[personal profile] vrepit_no 2021-08-16 07:40 am (UTC)(link)
((OOC: Continued from >here))

Shiro hadn't wasted time, but adjusted his route and picked up the pace till he was on scene, cat's tail bristling in fury and fear. He dropped to his knees beside Keith scanning without touching. First things first: "Anything broken?"
Edited (helps if I remember my html) 2021-08-16 07:41 (UTC)
tantailizing: Artwork by: Unknown (So what?)

[personal profile] tantailizing 2021-08-16 08:02 am (UTC)(link)
Really? That's a first someone's said that.

[Most people had maybe seen others with tails, but no one like his tail. It's like certain animal features are popular or something... no, he kids, but what if.]

The whole animal curse, right? [He nodded, totally getting it.] Haha, you'd find pants becoming the least of your concern if it was permanent.
vrepit_no: (soft expressions)

[personal profile] vrepit_no 2021-08-16 08:30 am (UTC)(link)
Shiro's jaw set in concern. Keeping his voice low and soft, without breaking eye contact with Keith, he said softly, "Okay. We're going to need to find out, and that's going to hurt. You might have some broken ribs. It's going to be okay. Kosmo....?" He reached out to offer his fingers for the wolf to sniff and apply in whatever manner he felt would feel best without hurting himself.

"Kosmo, I'm going to need your help, buddy. What I want to do is get Keith out of here and lying propped up against something. I think the best place for that is going to be my room, on the bed. I need him to be able to stretch his legs and arms out and ease his breathing, okay? Do you think you could jump him there and then come back for me?"
vrepit_no: (sad affection)

[personal profile] vrepit_no 2021-08-16 09:21 am (UTC)(link)
Shiro made himself smile softly for both of his brave boys. "That's just fine," he soothed. Pulling a water bottle out of his bag, he tucks it carefully into Keith's jacket. "If you can, have some water while you wait for me. If you can't, that's all right - I'll help you both out when I get there. If texting's too much, tell Shinryu. He'll get to me almost as fast."

He sat back on his heels to give them a little space. "Okay. Lift off at will. See you in a few."

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