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3rd Feather - November Catchall [Open]
🧙 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?]
⚔️️ 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?]
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[No, it is different; Crow's reaction makes that hit home. Kadoc is Kadoc, and he's not unwilling to do something like that to himself if it's the only way. But the way things are now, it still shouldn't be casual, should it? This doesn't need to escalate! He looks down at Crow . . . the guy seems pretty shaken.]
I guess we should get in contact with someone before I'm too hasty. Most of the healers I know are people working at the shelter with me . . . damn, I don't want them thinking the owner is an idiot.
[Because he'd sound like an idiot, right?! Please come over, I need to stab my hand!]
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Though Kadoc seems so ready to do it, and that's kind of concerning! Though, his little freak out does give the other mage some clarity.]
Then say it was me! I'm the idiot! Say something like my friend is gonna do something stupid, and someone come quick! They'll believe it!
[ I mean anyone who knows Crow knows he's capable of stupid, so it wouldn't be a surprise!]
This is my fault anyway, so I don't care if I lose face!
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[Crow just doesn't even care . . . or no, he probably does, on some level. He must, right? Kadoc had seen his doppelganger and how that guy had reacted to his image being attacked. So it's more that Kadoc getting out of this safe in both body and reputation means more to him, and that means a lot to Kadoc.]
I know this blew up into a completely insane mess, but thanks. For . . . thinking of me.
[He looks away shyly. This is a touching moment to be having, when his hand is a balloon here and they're grabbing onto each other at a gas station so as not to float away into the unknown.]
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At least Kadoc acknowledges such a sacrifice, but at this point, Crow feels more indebted to the other. Since his offer in comparison to all stuff he put the mage through today doesn't even chip the iceberg. Not to mention, they are
stilldealing with the repercussions of his poor decisions.He smiles, but it's not his usual cheerful one.]
It's not really a big deal! I just want your hand to go back to normal with the less bit of bloodshed!
[ No bloodshed would be more ideal, but he doesn't have any more ideas! The only way to deflate a balloon is to cause a tear or wait for the air to deplete. Clearly, Kadoc doesn't want to walk around like that for a week or longer.]
I also have blood magic, so if anything I can try to slow down your blood flow, too!
[Although he hates having to use his second discipline, he can make an exception for Kadoc.]
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[Whoa! Kadoc had never actually heard what Crow's secondary magic is, and that changes everything—okay, not everything. It doesn't change the nature of what has to happen here, but it's a good backup system for him not losing way more blood than he can handle. Sweet.]
. . . Cool.
[Also, he does think blood magic is pretty cool, deep down. Ahem. That's not the point, though.]
I mean, good to hear. That could actually help out a lot if we need to handle a lot of bleeding. But I'm hoping we're making a bigger deal of this than it really is. Medical professionals make controlled cuts all the time . . . it's just that magic isn't usually involved, so it's usually more predictable than this.
[But with that, he fumbles around to grab his pocket knife and flip it open, which is a huge pain one-handed. Thankfully not literally, though. He manages not to cut himself on the good hand.]
I guess just stand by and see if you need to use it, but hopefully you won't. . . . Ready?
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However, slowing the blood flow to a cut is something Crow can do. He's done it a couple of times for himself during a fight or even during one of his accidents. So he's confident he can do it for Kadoc too. Maybe he is making a bigger deal out of it, but he's used to things being more over the top, and magic is the most exaggerated force he has ever known. But at the core, he doesn't want to see his friend hurt.]
Yeah...maybe I got a little carried away back there.
[ The rock singer bashfully scratches at his cheek. He then gives his okay, focusing on the ebb and flow of Kadoc's life force. He pays extra attention to where the light mage intends to make his cut.]
Ready!
cw for the stupidest self-harm ever
And it is. He makes the cut, with a small and neat slice rather than trying to stab it in or anything—it hurts enough to make him hiss out air through his teeth, but all told it's not that bad, mostly just really weird. It does feel like a combo of his skin and a balloon . . .
And, of course, it makes a super embarrassing noise, the same way any slow release of air like this does, and Kadoc groans and blushes and lets his head drop forward with a cringe. Dammit! It could have been so much worse, but that's still embarrassing and stupid!
As for the blood, of course there is some, but it's a pretty small amount. Very easy to control!]
Ugh . . .
Poor Kadoc
And then....came the noise!
It's a slow, agonizing sound that lingers for a good few minutes since Kadoc's hand inflated to such a large size, so its deflation takes long. Crow tries to hold a straight face, but it becomes increasingly difficult towards the end. He just turns away from Kadoc and laughs into his hand. He feels bad because he's the cause, but...this is just too funny!
After the air depletes, it seems like Kadoc's hand is back to normal. Crow inspects the cut, and the bleeding already seems to stop. He pats the mage's shoulder sympathetically, knowing he's beyond embarrassed, but there's a bright side.]
At least, no one else was there to witness that!
[Is that supposed to be comforting?!]
But I'm glad everything turned out all right! I actually think I'm starting to feel a little better too!
[Uh oh.]
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[At least this is something to think about that isn't what just happened! He needs to get the hell out of here before this comedy routine spills over into Act 2! Kadoc rubs his hand . . . that really was not so bad, all things told, even though it was embarrassing. But what if it's worse next time?!]
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[Run, Kadoc, Run!]
Okay! I get it! I caused you enough trouble for today! I'll go back home and get some rest, okay?
[ Crow even offers Kadoc's coat back, and as a solution for being shirtless, he summons the shadows to drape a makeshift cloak over him. He even creates a little face mask, too! So he should be able to head back home without any incident.]
See? I'll be fine!
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[He wants to run! And he does take a step away just in case any surprise sneezes happen, but he also can't just turn his back on Crow if Crow ends up stuck in bed and needing a soup or medicine delivery.]
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Yeah, yeah. You've done enough, but if I do, I'll let you know! Promise!
[ Crow waves goodbye and heads off with Onyx perching on his shoulder.]