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!]

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[flamekthunder]

[The force of the teleportation also surprises him, and even though he had braced himself for it, that jarring feeling is enough to make him stagger a bit as well. However he's quick to find his footing, and good thing, too, with how Cecelia stumbles.

Quickly he reaches out to offer some support, a hand firmly gripping hers while an arm moves under hers to grab her if needed to steady her.]

Are you all right?

[sighsheavily]

Fine, just-- [she looks over her shoulder before backing up to slump into the folding chair against the wall, letting him go.] Tired. It sucks a lot of magic out all at once.

[flamekthunder]

And you must use more when transporting another person...

[A small frown as he sees how exhausted she is.]

Is there anything I can do in return? Get you a drink or some restorative?

[sighsheavily]

[she sits up a bit, her mouth tugging in a brief smirk.]

Ah, I'm...very picky with my tea. I wonder if you have what it takes...?

[with a little shake of her head:] But it's of no, no consequence. I'll be fine in a bit. You're off the hook, as it were.

[flamekthunder]

...Probably not. [A small smile in return.

Yeah, him and making tea... Hard to imagine.] However if I was taught I could do so.

[Not even a hint of uncertainty.]

But if you insist, I won't bother you further this time.

[Yeah hear that? This time. Given that he'll be imposing on her in the future, he only think it fair that he should give something in return, so he'll figure something out that he will leave whether she wants it or not.]

[sighsheavily]

[when she's not nearly as exhausted, Cecelia will wonder if she's gotten herself into something more trouble than its worth. working closely with others creates unavoidable connections, and while she can convince herself for a time that it's fine, he's not someone from her past, there'll be no ghosts or silent grief to creep up on her, there's still a distant fear of attachment.

as for right now? not much of a concern. she just lightly waves him off while she catches her breath.]

Only a bother so long as you expect something from me, hm? But yes, yes. You're free. Go on...go, go ruminate, or...whatever you intend to do...

[flamekthunder]

[Fortunately he won't be too much a bother, he's just trying to be considerate and fair. Though if she really does protest again he'll quit. Still, it's a little amusing how he can relate to her shooing him away, so he just raises a hand as if in surrender.]

Very well. I'll see myself out.