3rd Feather - November Catchall [Open]

[milkmycattle]

🧙 WHO: Crow and You!
⚔️️ WHAT: Flap Veg Quest and some TDM prompts
🕒 WHEN: Throughout November
🗺️ WHERE: Various locations
⚠️ WARNINGS: None at the moment
[Quest] Flap Veg

[ Crow saw both requests. One to protect the butterfly lettuce and the other to steal it. He considers both, but it doesn't seem wise to be the offensive when he has no idea how outmatched he'd be. It's better to be on the defense, but there are still disadvantages there too. Whatever, how hard can guarding lettuce be?

So Crow guards over the fluttering produce armed with his guitar, in case things do go awry. Though as miraculous as flying lettuce is, it's also quite boring to watch. So Crow may--may not be nodding off in the middle of his shift. This could be a good chance to steal some lettuce!]


A. The Floor is Lava!

This is insane!

[Maybe this is someone's idea of a sick joke, but Crow perceives it as the best obstacle course ever! He stands at the doorframe leading to what looks like a living room. The room looks fully furnished, despite the obvious fact that the floor is full of magma, but the furniture doesn't seem to be scorched. Still, he can feel the heat radiating from it, and it does seem to appear realistic with how it bubbles and swirls around like boiling stew.

Crow peeks around the room, trying to map out how he would get across. There are various things they can use as footings like the coffee table, sofa, and armchairs. There are a few bookcases along the walls that maybe they could knock over or even the curtains they could swing from.

He bounces on his heels, ready to take the first leap inside. Finally, he turns to his comrade, seeing how they felt about this.]

Should we stick together? Or go separate ways and meet on the other side?


B. Hungry No More

I. [Crow enjoyed watching those videos. So much that they encouraged him to help the cause, and also experiment with cloning the food. It's an issue he firmly stands behind because no one should have to wonder where their next meal is. So he starts to play around with a few recipes. Some didn't even work, but Crow keeps trying. He follows some videos to a T, but ultimately he decides to be a little heavy-handed towards the end. Unfortunately, this effort causes the food to multiply at a quite alarming rate. Crow stands there stunned at how fast his food is replicating, before long it flattens him against the wall. The rocker couldn't even move an inch from the sheer weight of the accumulating vegetable, why did he think it was a good idea to clone a pumpkin?! All he could do is yell out for help, hoping someone could hear him.]

Is anyone out there?! I'm being crushed! Crushed to death by pumpkins!!

II. [ Somehow he manages to escape death's cold grasp after the first mishap, but this time will be different. He gives the recipe another go, this time choosing a carrot to experiment on. Yet, Crow actually messes up the recipe again, but not only does it multiply, but the vegetable also starts sprouting arms and legs. Not long there's a small army of carrots menacingly stalking towards him.]

This is why I don't do science experiments!

[He tries to get rid of them, pulling out his guitar, so he can hack the produce into bits. The sharp edge of his guitar splits a few of them in half. Crow watches in horror as the monster carrots regenerate, before replicating into doubles.]

Shit!

[He doesn't even know how to fix this either. All Crow could do is seek help, but from whom? Maybe you're lucky enough to bump into Crow as he tries to outrun some mutated carrots.]

C. Magical Flu

[He's been feeling under the weather for a few days. The normally energetic hedgehog finds himself just wanting to sleep all day. His body feels weak and heavy. He also constantly feels cold. He hopes he's not getting...sick?! He should probably stay inside and reserve his energy, but he figures a walk might cure his lethargy. Big mistake!

He walks around Camelot, but he doesn't feel any better. Instead, his nose feels a bit itchy now. He covers his nose for the inevitable sneeze to follow.]

ACHOO!

[ Unbeknowst to Crow some of his dark magic leaks out and hits a person nearby. The innocent bystander's clothes flip backward, so all the fastenings are at the person's back instead of the front. Someone's going to have trouble getting out of their clothes. He sneezes again a horse gets hit by the stray magic, the stallion's legs start to wiggle about as if made of jelly. The redhead notices weird things are happening around him, but he's not aware that he's the cause. Since Crow's magic consists of jinxes and enchantments, he'll affect people with mild annoyances.]

Huh? What is up with everyone today?

[Someone stop him before he creates an even bigger mess!]

D. Paralysis, paralysis, paralysis again

[ Crow seems like a pretty confident person, but he actually has some insecurities as well. A wandering sleep demon picks up on it as the redhead sleeps, entering his body and creating a nightmare of his own inner demons. On the outside, Crow is tossing and turning, muttering to himself and clutching his blanket tightly around him.

Though within his dream, he sees his father. At least, a dark silhouette of the grumpy hedgehog. The shadowy figure starts to belittle him, just like he always did.]

So, you came crawling back? That precious dream of yours ended up being a failure, didn't it?

[ Crow could feel those words affecting him, making him feel small.] N-no, it didn't! ShinganCrimsonZ has played at many venues and we have a fanbase---!

But you haven't made it to the top of Midi City's music charts, yet?

N-no, but it's only a matter of time! Just a little bit more and I'll prove to you that I have what it takes!

You don't have what it takes. You're difficult to work with! You're self-centered! Bad attitude, too! You don't have the ambition to see it through! When are you going to learn to accept your place? You've come from generations of dairy farmers, that's all you'll ever be.

[Crow can feel each of those words anchoring him down. Normally, he would fight back. Argue that those words aren't true at all, but his voice gets lost in his throat. He can't deny it, maybe he's right?]

Comments

B II

[dottedline]

[Azul hadn't really paid too much mind to TikTok and the "doppledinner" or whatever. No good had ever come from cloning potions or spells, and the fact that this world didn't have the story of the Sorcerer's Apprentice is honestly impressive. This is one money saving "hack" that Azul has no interest in!

But. Well.

He's pretty sure that the potion isn't supposed make the vegetables angry and mobile? Does that one have a fork? He stops to stare for a moment...and maybe sneakily take a photo because what the hell. He doesn't even realize it's Crow who's running.]

[milkmycattle]

Hey, Azul!!

[Finally, Crow gets this guy's name right! Even though he's desperately trying to run the rabid vegetable he still recognizes the other guy.]

If you have time to snap a photo, then you can help me out!!

[Don't think you can get away, either! Once Crow is within reach, he grabs onto Azul's shoulder.]

Can't you use your hocus pocus on it?

[dottedline]

What--Crow.

[Why is he not surprised? Now the carrots are going to come after him!]

You mean magic? Like what you have?

[milkmycattle]

Magic? No, not that! You can do potions, right? Maybe you got something that can turn them back?

[Crap! Their gaining on them, he pulls Azul along to get more distance between them and the mutant carrots. Now you're involved, so you have to help!]

I should've known this was going to end up like this!

C

[troubadamsel]

[ Maribelle has heard about this magical flu going around - thank goodness she bought that Magic Mask months before! Because the appearance is based on the personality of the user, the mask looks very elegant and frilly with pretty ribbons.

She's carrying a small basket of potions and healing items... and almost drops it in shock when she sees the chaos Crow is leaving in his wake! And he looks ready to sneeze again!

She runs as fast as her feet can take her, trying to clamp her hand on his nose! ]

Don't you dare! Hold it in!

[milkmycattle]

Huh?

[ He blinks his eyes as Maribelle appears out of nowhere and clamps her hand over his nose.]

Hey! What the hell are you doing?! I can't breathe like that!

[He, of course, can use his mouth, but he's too busy yelling. He grabs her wrist to forcefully pull her hand away.]

What is up with you?! I'm not feeling well as it is!

[troubadamsel]

Then you're AWARE you're ill, and yet you're out infecting and attacking everyone willy-nilly anyway?!

[ Her voice may be a bit muffled under the mask, but the YELL is coming through loudly. Very loudly. ]

You are going home this instant, if I have to drag you there myself!

[milkmycattle]

[Crow definitely can hear her loud and clear. So much that his hedgehog ears fold back from the volume.]

Hey! What are you talking about? Infecting and attacking everyone?! I haven't attacked anyone!

[Woah, slow down with these accusations! He was just minding his business. And maybe he's a little sicker than he presumed, but that's no reason to lecture him! What's this chick's problem, anyway?

Suddenly, he sees the horse wobbling at the corner of his eye. It distracts Crow from Maribelle for a moment as he observes the horse's difficultly to stay upright. Almost as if the steed is walking on ice and has lost all control of its limbs. Chaos breaks out as the mare crashes into a few food stalls and everything goes flying. Damn!]

What is going on today?!

[He's still pretty clueless about his predicament.]

A!!!!!!!!

[groundzeroes]

You seem the agile type, Crow-kun. Think I'd rather keep ya where I can see you for pointers.

[Construction labor isn't usually Rei's thing, but this new building was near the edge of the Roost's neighborhood, and he figured he might as well help out. The faster they sort out this refugee crisis the faster they can get back to normal operation, right?

Of course, the damn thing had to go and turn into magma field. He was lucky enough to find himself on a cinderblock when it started, but goddamn. It's always fuckin' something, ain't it!]

You think landing in there will actually kill us?

[milkmycattle]

Yeah? Leave it to me!

[ If anything he has his youth and a good training regimen that keeps him in tip-top shape. His height might even be advantageous here, but don't mention that to him.

As for the lava, it does look pretty bad. He would hate to fall in and burn alive. Crow can only imagine it feels like scalding quicksand. All the more reason why it's so easy for Crow to take that first initial step. Can Rei tell he's shaking slightly in his boots? Nah!]

I don't think so! Would some psycho really do something like that?!

[ Truthfully, it's possible, but Crow would like to think this is a fun game instead of some sort of torture chamber. He looks around to the closest object to the door. There appears to be a small ottoman leading towards the center of the room where most of the furniture is situated, so the hedgehog takes a chance. The ottoman is a good foot or two away, so he can easily over or underestimate the distance and fall into the lava. So he carefully gauges the distance, running up slightly before making the jump. His feet land on top of the cushion, but he wobbles slightly. The redhead's tail helps him maintain his balance, while he stabilizes himself on the ottoman.]

See? Piece of cake!

[ He starts for the sofa in front of him.]

[groundzeroes]

[Watching Crow's tail whip out like that makes Rei laugh despite himself. What a little monkey... hedgehog.]

Looks like you've got everything going for ya.

[As Crow scrambles for the sofa, Rei takes his place on the ottoman. He's tall enough that he can just step onto it from the starting point.]

Except your little legs might limit how far you can jump, huh?

[Rei]

B1

[mayoninofukucho]

[Luckily for Crow an open window allows his cries for help to reach Hijikata's ears outside, and in another stroke of luck the samurai finds the door unlocked and can barge in like a whole cavalry, yelling for his friend and using his sword to slice pumpkins to bits. There's a lot of pulp- and juice gore.]

Crow, what the hell did you do?! Where are you?!

[There are so many goddamn pumpkins!! At least those he cuts apart seem to be either permanently or temporarily disabled from cloning themselves, so it does slow down the explosive multiplication. After a little more chopping, kicking and elbowing Hijikata spots Crow's small hedgehog ears as the rocker struggles to surface from under the mass of orange fruits.]

There you are!!

[He reaches down to grab him under one arm and pull him up.]

Help me destroy them, otherwise they'll take over the whole house!

[milkmycattle]

[ Crow really thought he was going to die. His life flashed before his crimson eyes and all he could see was an ocean of orange. That's until he hears Hijikata's muffled voice. It's not long before the pumpkins clear away from him as the samurai starts slicing and dicing them up.

When he emerges from the avalanche of pumpkins, the singer is a little banged up. His clothes soaking wet from pumpkin juices. Pumpkin bits decorate patches of his skin. He's differently going to need a shower after this. Still, he manages to look grateful towards the older man.]

I'm so glad to see you.

[ Though, during the pause, the pumpkins continue to multiply, causing the dwelling to shudder under the strain. They had to move fast. He looks toward Hijikata with determination, before pulling out his guitar, ready to chop up some pumpkins.]

Okay! Let's smash some pumpkins!!!

[He kicks at the pumpkins by his feet to give him some space to maneuver as he allows his Red Tomahawk to hack through the gords. Pumpkin juice spray everywhere, but destroying them seems to be slowing the replication down.]

[mayoninofukucho]

[(That's totally pumpkin juice in the icon) If Crow manages to strum his weapon a little they may just have a fittingly hard-riffed soundtrack to their hacking, slicing and stabbing! (Okay, no, that isn't a priority right now.) At this rate the kitchen is going to need a deep cleansing... some of the cut-up fruits even still manage to grow full copies out of each half or quarter, just at a slower rate.]

Do you have a fire alarm in here?!

[That question may or may not alarm Crow (it should).]

B2

[scriptwriter]

[Kotarou had overheard some screaming and couldn't help and decide to see what was going on. From what it looked like... Someone was attracting themselves quite a bit of trouble involving carrots! He couldn't help and do a double take followed by a rather skeptical expression before he sighs and takes out his pistol. Thank goodness that he gotten this baby magically modified a few months ago.]

Hey, Cherry Boy! If you don't wanna turn into swiss cheese, then duck right now!

[Says Kotarou as he takes out his gun and concentrates a bit of his light magic to fire off a set of laser beams directly at the crazy mutated carrot army. Admittedly, he was hoping for an opportunity to try this out!]

[milkmycattle]

Cherry boy?!

[ Of course, that gets his attention first before he looks back and sees some guy pointing a gun in his direction. He sees the light forming at the barrel of the gun, he ducks as he's told. He watches as the laser surges over his head and strikes the carrot army.

The laser beam seems to do a good job of piercing into the carrot's frontline and leaving a gaping hole in the middle of their bodies. Yet, the hole slowly closes up and the carrots continue to stalk towards Crow. Maybe more firepower is needed?!]

Oh no, they're still coming! Shoot them again!

[He starts scrambling over to Kotarou, getting out of the line of fire!]

[scriptwriter]

[Taking a pause from firing, he looks over his back to shout at Crow. He had a lot of questions and his suspicions about the source of this problem was based on the guy that he was protecting. Either way, he continues to start firing a set of laser beams. He doesn't want to waste too much light magic here!]

Did you have something to do with this? They seem to want to be part of your balanced diet!

[For once, Kotarou was glad that he wasn't the one who was at the center of trouble. Though it looked like the more that he was shooting at them... The carrots simply kept growing back up by the numbers.]

C!

[impostorsyndrome]

[Ohhhh no. Kadoc knows what this is all about by now! He's already been cursed with cat parts once this month, and it's only a week in! This is exactly why he's just going to wear his mask every time he goes out in public for now! Crow's accidental curses are beginning to cause a little stir in the crowd, so Kadoc moves in to see what's going on . . . only to see his friend at the center of it, sneezing. His friend who has dark magic. There's no mystery here as to what's going on.

He shoves through to put his hand on Crow's shoulder, making sure his mask is firmly up—it's not a magical mask, though, so it's only going to do so much good.]

Dammit . . . you're sick, aren't you? You should be resting!

[milkmycattle]

[He feels the hand on his shoulder and sees Kadoc. He smiles, but it's not his normally energetic one.]

Oh hey! Sick? Me? It's not that bad!

[Crow is the type of person who rarely gets sick, and so when it eventually happens he doesn't know what to do with himself. It's hard for him to be cooped up inside without going crazy, hence why he's out and about.]

Something strange is going on, so you should probably be careful.

[Crow sniffles, not realizing he's the real danger at the moment.]

[impostorsyndrome]

You're the strange thing going on!

[As soon as he says that, he thinks, That's pretty much always the case with Crow, though. Nothing against the guy, but he is definitely a strange thing to have happened to Kadoc's life. But this is more serious than just wacky hijinks! Ugh, he should've brought a spare mask or something.]

Cover your mouth or something. Whatever weird shit you're seeing around today, it's happening when you sneeze on people!

A

[blackabyss]

[It was certainly an obstacle course, that's for sure! Tokoyami looks over the scene with a critical glance. This is definitely going to take some maneuvering, but he has a trick up his sleeve.]

I think it would be best if we went together. But I can use my magic to help navigate you to safe footholds.

[milkmycattle]

Use magic? Wouldn't that take some of the fun out of it?

[Then again, they're not sure if the magma is an illusion or not, so it's probably a risk they don't want to take.]

All right, let's see what you can do!

[The room has a pretty standard living room setup, but the furniture is pretty spaced out. Though there seem to be various objects to use for their footholds, like ottomans, small tables, and even a few large sculptures. Who even designed this room?

Crow takes the first step, running up and jumping from the threshold onto a nearby floating loveseat. He then beckons Tokoyami to follow.]

Come on, this is easy!

[blackabyss]

[Tokoyami watches Crow take that first step, landing on the loveseat. He nods, before channeling his magic. Within a flash, Tokoyami vanishes, instead replaced with that of a raven. The raven flies over to Crow, landing on the back of the loveseat and letting out a caw.]

[It might be cheating a little, but at least like this he can avoid the lava?]

flappy veg!

[fellsound]

( a napping Crow might discover a ruckus erupting nearby him soon enough, though the culprit is a fellow guard rather than a would be thief. you see, Century Egg's familiar, a floating blue spirit, has decided he really wants to play with the butterfly lettuce — by initiating a game whose aim is to see how close to the back of Century Egg's head they can get before he reacts.

and the unfortunate head of lettuce that loses the game finds itself promptly shredded to pieces by well placed strikes of Century Egg's claw. but he doesn't stop there, even as the heads of lettuce jump and flutter away as fast as their little wings can carry them, bumping into one another in their rush to move. he rushes after them, quick and decisive, as though snapped into action by a little game, and heading straight for a napping pile of Crow. )

[milkmycattle]

[ Crow can be a heavy sleeper, but not even he can sleep through all of that! His eyes peek open as he hears the fluttering of the flying lettuce. He wakes up with a start when he sees the heads of lettuce scrambling to get out of the way of something. Unfortunately, it takes him a while to notice Century Egg charging towards him with intent.

Crow quickly snaps to action, standing up and yelling at the guy.]

Hey! Hey! HEEEEEYYYYY! What are doing?! You're scaring all the lettuce! Aren't poachers supposed to be quieter?!

[The misunderstanding starts, Crow jumps to the conclusion that Century might be a poacher since he's stirring up trouble.]

If you want the lettuce you've got to go through me first!