sixth shot ⊗ open september log

[flamekthunder]

🧙 WHO: Eustace and anyone
⚔️️ WHAT: various quests
🕒 WHEN: throughout September
🗺️ WHERE: various
⚠️ WARNINGS: none except for any potential violence that might happen in the combat oriented prompts

⊗ a: task - shear determination

[Shearing sheep...that takes him back and although it's been a while he heads over. Even if he can't, he can at least use his magic to try and help keep them calm. So for shearers, Eustace can assist some of the nervous sheep, quietly speaking to them and stroking their heads to keep them calm. And he'll also give some advice.]

You need to get all the way down to the skin and be quick about it, so don't hesitate. Be firm or it'll just come out jagged and you'll have to do it over. The faster you are the, less time they'll be like this and remain stressed.

And watch its right side—seems like it's more sensitive there. Could be a skin irritation, but we can treat it after it's been sheared.

[He'll call out any other such problematic spots a sheep might have. Sensitive leg, ticklish belly, don't be too rough, don't be too gentle—being able to hear and understand the sheep certainly has its benefits.]

⊗ b: task - cult classic

[If it's not one set of idiots it's another...

Having recovered from his injuries from last month, Eustace will take this as a prime opportunity to "warm up" and get back into it. Although there had been no deaths, it's clear the guy is being too reckless. Except with him sticking to the rooftops in the late evenings and around the places the incidents have occurred, it wouldn't be too unusual for him to be momentarily be mistaken. Especially when he's always wearing his own cloak.]

⊗ c: tdm - the fighting badass

[Zombies and undead... Well he's used to fighting them, but carrying back their remains? Not the most pleasant thing, but a job's a job and it's something he can do. He needs the exercise, anyway.

1. Combat. Although he'll plan on going solo, he won't helping anyone who is also dealing with the zombies. And wouldn't you know, lightning is fairly effective against them. Not wanting to push himself too, he's setting himself on a high point and sniping down the zombies, shooting lightning down immobilize and down them. Should he have someone that's more close combat, he'll be careful with his shots and let them finish it off.

2. Night watch. For the journey back, Eustace will be definitely guarded and alert on the captured remains. If camping out with someone, he'll secure the bags or boxes used to hold them and eye them warily.]

It would be better if there was some kind of sealing magic... Go ahead and sleep, I'll keep watch.

⊗ d: wildcard

[Considered the Take to the Skiesish prompts but he'd need some convincing to drink the vials. Should anyone want to take that up, I'll be game for any of the other prompts (flying, catching stars, giant bats). If interested in anything else not included here, just hit me up on laenavesse or discord and we can work something out!]

Comments

[flamekthunder]

[Even Eustace wasn't prepared for the sneeze and had to lean back to avoid the flames and smoke. Fortunately it was just a sneeze and the sheep just stares at them like it's nothing unusual. It coughs a bit of small flames and smoke before settling back in.]

...Are you all right?

[Eustace was at least behind the sheep, but Amy was in front!]

[pricklybloom]

[ Catching her breath a moment, she checks over herself. She doesn't feel anything, but better safe than sorry. ]

Yeah, I think I'm - ah!

[ While she was untouched, it turns out the fire had caught some of the wool she'd already sheared. ]

[flamekthunder]

[Oh snap—]

Stamp it out after I douse it with water!

[Fortunately he can cast small water spells, and it should be enough to douse it if not extinguish it completely, but better safe than sorry. So with a quick outstretch of his hand, water streams out and hits the flames like a hose.]

[pricklybloom]

[ She nods, and once the water splashes onto the wool she's stomping down on it repeatedly, making sure any last embers are definitely put out. ]

...Whew. Looks like we got it.

[ Reaching down, she carefully picks up the now waterlogged, slightly burned wool. ]

I think we were able to save most of it.

[flamekthunder]

[The sheep actually just watches as if used to this kind of scene—and it is. Which one would think would let it be calmer for anything else, but it seems more comfortable seeing things burn.]

There'll be plenty so it wouldn't be too much of a loss.

[A small sigh as he checks and sees the fire is indeed completely out.]

But good work.

[pricklybloom]

Hah, thanks. [ Since she was just about finished shearing the sheep, she takes a moment to clean up the last bit of before cutting the wool to separate the burned part from the rest. ] I guess I'll go give this to the owners.

[flamekthunder]

And I'll bring this one to the pen.

[The sheep does look and feel relieved to no longer have all that wool on it. With the shearing process done, it appears much calmer than before, and will even reach out to bump its nose against Amy as if to express its gratitude.]

[pricklybloom]

[ With a giggle, Amy gently pets the sheep's head. ] Aw, you're welcome! [ Then, gathering the wool into her arms, she glances up at Eustace. ] Thanks for your help.

[flamekthunder]

Likewise. If you're still helping here and need help, feel free to ask. I'm Eustace.

[pricklybloom]

[ She nods. ] Okay. It's nice to meet you, Eustace. I'm Amy.

[flamekthunder]

[A nod in return. ...For a moment he looks like he might ask another question, but in the end decides not to. As curious as he is about her race...or...species...it's not really that important. He can already hear someone having difficulties with another sheep.]

Good luck.

[And he turns and walks over to continue his job.]