I wonder if I am dreaming, a gentle gentle dream?

[angelolatry]

🧙 WHO: Colette Brunel, Open
⚔️️ WHAT: Catch-all
🕒 WHEN: September
🗺️ WHERE: Around
⚠️ WARNINGS: Possible talk of sacrifice in general with Colette, body issues because being Chosen/becoming an Angel back home is Suffering basically?



Fizzy Lifting Bar:

[Colette is just initially giggling about the bubbles and isn't necessarily considering the other potential consequences. Sure, she misses her wings in flying but she doesn't anticipate rising with her feet leaving the ground from the bubbles like this. It has her blink and flail a little in not being used to this in not being able to really control it the same way without her wings to guide her ascent. Her arms sort of flail as she starts to rise a little.]

Ah?! Oh.....! I wasn't expecting this.....

[But also. There is the truth factor. Even if Colette doesn't often lie and if she does it is usually more by omission than anything malicious, more in reassuring her friends that things were fine when they. Aren't. Actually. So if anyone wanted more honest straight answers out of her about how she is doing, about things back home. Well, now would certainly be the time to ask.]

Business:

[It's taken a bit but. Colette is starting in opening up her idea of imitating the rabbit cafes but with.....dogs. Of course it's dogs. She smiles if someone enters, asking what snack they might like from the selection (which is mostly sweet snacks. Generally either involving fruit of some sort or chocolate.) And giggling as the dogs interest is piqued in a new arrival and they get excited, approaching the newcomer.]

Welcome! Feel free to get something to eat and sit with the dogs! I think...mm, Caramel! Caramel hasn't had a snack yet if you wanted to get a little something to eat!


Tattoos:

[It might not necessarily be the most noticeable depending on what she is wearing at the time. But, Colette does end up figuring a tattoo. She may not have her wings here but she does get the wings tattooed on her back. Even if she is the last Chosen, that seems all the more reason for the reminder. Given the location of it, most might not even realize she has this tattoo unless she wears something more revealing like a swimsuit or tank top/singlet. Or they were the character that did the tattoo for her.]

Comments

Fizzy!

[forbothofus]

[ Here, have a spirit to help with the flying; it is Ratatosk's natural way of getting around, after all. Kinetic magic is different, but he has enough practice and control over it not to need the aid of the bubbly drink. Emil joins her effortlessly in midair, gently catching her hand to help steady her, watching with a concerned green gaze. ]

I wasn’t expecting that either! Are you feeling okay?

[angelolatry]

I didn't realize the bubbles would make me float up like this. I feel okay though I'm not hurt or anything.

[Just. A bit like she overdid it in having a funny feeling in her stomach from the carbonated drinks or some such. Which they didn't have back home so of course she's possibly doing just that in exploring the new things available here in general. Her hand reaches for Emil's as she gives an almost sheepish look. He and Ratatosk always seem to be helping her out. She only hopes at some point she can do the same in return, somehow.]

[forbothofus]

[ Once he takes everything into consideration, it makes more sense. He noticed people were floating to join the search and collecting. Most of them are probably using this spell, too. ]

That's good... but we should wait to join the search until you're more acclimated. It's really different without wings, isn't it?

[ He's still not sure how the magical sensations of this particular spell works, but he can see some people are flying smoothly, more or less. Emil loosens his grip on her hand, so she can pull away and try herself if she wants. ]

You can practice until you feel comfortable. I'll catch you again if you need help.

[angelolatry]

It is. With wings I could better sort of control it? The direction and height. This is a little different.

[Her free hand not holding his goes to her mouth but that doesn't really seem to stop her emitting more bubbles as she giggles a little again at the sensation. Her hand remains in his for a moment, until he reassures and encourages her and she gives a nod, releasing his hand and trying on her own to see if she can direct herself more. Upwards, side to side.....]

[forbothofus]

[ He laughs a little – sorry, Colette, the bubbles are funny! But he’s still watching closely! Small steps are best at first, not building up too much momentum. ]

With kinetic magic, I can feel the space around me. Kind of like how I can sense where a plant is when I connect with one.

[ Is he helping or just being confusing? But she seems to be getting the hang of flying? ]

[angelolatry]

I guess that sort of makes sense? But I don't have kinetic magic? Maybe if I try with my Light magic?

[Creating a barrier around herself? So she doesn't go too high or anything? Though she did have Emil here if she did run into trouble with it, she supposes. Colette keeps practicing in trying to make herself move in different directions, tentatively. A little at a time. In testing it out. It probably helps that flying in and of itself isn't new to her, just this.....particular method of it. She tries with a barrier in letting herself move within that space. Gradually extending it until she seems a little more comfortable, more confident.]

[forbothofus]

[ Her creativity makes it fun to watch; he can feel Ratatosk’s interest with his own. He would’ve missed it if he couldn’t experiment and stretch his magic here. Mana was meant to flow and change shape. Weaving spells together was a little like seasoning a dish with limitless combinations. Emil was holding himself stationary just below her, but now floats up in enthusiasm to rejoin her. ]

Great! You’re getting the hang of it! The barrier is a good idea, too. And I bet it’ll help make collecting stars easier.

[angelolatry]

Collecting the stars?

[Funny. She had talked to Kratos in how he dealt with those long nights awake over the years. They'd talked about counting the stars. Even flying, she never really expected to figure actually getting up that high in reaching them out there in space. Colette blinks at that, eyes widening, looking amazed and curious at the idea. As if that might actually be possible.]

I'm not sure if I could go up that high but that does sound fun?

[forbothofus]

[ Emil, of course, assumed she had heard about the request put out by Lestari. He tilts his head, also curious. She seemed to be doing well to him, with the spell lifting her up to float easily, but maybe it is more precarious than it looks. ]

It isn't that high. If you're afraid of falling, I can catch you. I can teleport with my magic, so it wouldn’t be hard at all.

[ He won’t drop her, promise! ]

Business

[doctorintern]

[ The sound and smell of other dogs has Atom very excited, as Fenton is taking him out for a walk one day. And instead of the path they usually took, Atom veered off towards the cafe to check out the other dogs, pulling his owner along for the ride. ]

Wh-Whoa...! Atom, heel!

[angelolatry]

Ah, Atom and Fenton! Hi boy! I guess you could smell our treats and the other dogs, huh?

[Colette giggles, giving a wave before she approaches and crouches down to pet Atom in trying to encourage him to pause to let Fenton orient himself again as it were. She gives a smile, gesturing to the chairs, the display of snacks both for the dogs and the customers.]

Want a bite while you're here? Atom's welcome to play with them for a bit.

[doctorintern]

O-Oh hey, Colette! Yeah, that definitely must've been what Atom was smelling.

[ Atom is very eager for pets, licking Colette's face as Fenton manages to regain his balance and catch his breath.

Taking a moment to consider the offer, he nods and reaches down to undo Atom's leash. ] That sounds great, actually! Atom would probably enjoy burning off some of that energy too.

[angelolatry]

Probably. I guess I didn't consider the dogs walking by that might smell the ones here. Or the food.

[Colette giggles as Atom licks her face, raising a hand to wipe at her cheek as Fenton undoes the leash. She gives a nod of agreement to Fenton's statement that Atom would enjoy playing with the other dogs.]

Of course. Feel free to choose something you and Atom would like and you can sit and play as long as you like.

[doctorintern]

[ Letting Atom go join the other dogs to play, Fenton folds the leash up and glances at Colette. ]

Sounds great! Is there anything you might recommend? Either for me or Atom.

[angelolatry]

Hm. Well, the dogs seem to like the chicken treats. Oh, and I love the strawberry cheesecake!

[But of course, it's up to him what might take his fancy in Fenton and Atom having their own tastes that might be different to her own in her loving fruits in her sweet tooth. Colette gestures to the display with half filled with the snacks for the customers and the other showing some treat options for the dogs.]

[doctorintern]

Hmm...well, it's been a while since I've had strawberry cheesecake, so I'll give it a try! Atom likes chicken, but he also likes pork. Do you have any pork treats?

[angelolatry]

Alright! Strawberry cheesecake it is! And ah, we do have pork treats too. I can get him one of those!

[Colette steps over to the counter in getting the two desired items ready for them, telling Fenton the total price and saying she hopes he enjoys it (and Atom too!). She smiles, clapping her hands together and gesturing for them to take the food over to the tables.]

business

[fullgauntlet]

[It actually happened, Colette managed to get together some business and start up a little doggy cafe. When Izuku sees it he is incredibly happy and proud of her. It really does suit her. It's nice to see something like this actually coming together.]

Hi, Colette-san. It looks like you've got your hands full now.

[But that's a great thing.]

[angelolatry]

Izuku! Ah, yes. I mean. I think I've prepared as best as I can now. Emil helped me taste test our snacks and Emerald tried the dog treats.

[In her wanting some feedback at least. And she has found somewhere with some space outside fenced off. Space outside for people to sit and eat, to play with the dogs. Colette's new to this but wants to do her best and wants the best for the dogs in trying to help them get adopted. One of the dogs approaches, tail wagging as they sit in front of Izuku expectantly. Probably wanting pets. Or food. There are some bowls set out with some water and basic food for them but of course they smell and eye up the treats she and Emil had been making.]

[fullgauntlet]

[Of course when the cute dog approaches for some attention Izuku drops to one knee and gives it some friendly scratches under the chin.]

Aha. There, there. That's a good dog.

[He looks back up at her with a smile.]

I'm really glad to hear that it's all worked out. The dogs look really happy to have a place to call their own right now, too. Do you like it so far?

[angelolatry]

Yes! I mean. I'm still figuring for back home. Besides Lloyd's idea of traveling. Not that I didn't travel with my Journey, but. Traveling for fun, to see and learn more back home. That'd be a little different. Besides that, I'm sure I'll figure what I want to do. But here, I guess those cute rabbit cafe's helped give me the idea. And this way I can hopefully help them find a new home!

[At least. That's the idea. For her and the other customers to get to play with them and hopefully some customers would adore the dogs enough to adopt them. Giving the dogs more exposure to people, getting people more aware of the shelter's pets.]

[fullgauntlet]

[He wonders what Katsuki would do if he just ... brought a puppy home...]

It's nice to have a plan or at least be thinking about one, Colette-san! I think travelling sounds amazing, too. I wouldn't mind doing more of that when I go home. Maybe see places like America.

[Izuku gives the puppy some more gentle pets.]

[angelolatry]

America?

[Sylvarant and Tethe'alla, even if she had gotten there to the prospering world that she recalls, is not an equivalent to Earth in the countries and cities and such. So she's not sure where he means, curious in what this America might be like. Would it be more advanced like Tethe'alla? Probably? Since he and Ochako seem more familiar with things like the phones and that sort of technology.]

[fullgauntlet]

America, it's a country in my world, far away from the one I live in. All Might has a hero presence there as well.

[He looks a bit happy to mention that silly fact.]

I think you'd like it. They always say it's the land of freedom and opportunity. The food they have is ... crazy.

[He laughs a bit.]

[angelolatry]

So he was over there too? That's pretty amazing that he traveled and got so well known there too! But....ah, how is the food 'crazy'?

[Colette is not sure what to make of that. Mostly because she. Might be considering some more eccentric tastes or combinations. Or just. Raine's cooking in general, perhaps. Something like that. She raises an eyebrow, tilting her head slightly in confusion.]