[OPEN] I'd say let it snow, but...

[tantailizing]

🧙 WHO: Zidane (Garnet in one prompt) and You~
⚔️️ WHAT: Time to head to Elphame! And maybe a quest or two for December. Catch-all for December is what I'm saying
🕒 WHEN: Throughout December until Event
🗺️ WHERE: Elphame, New Camelot, etc.
⚠️ WARNINGS:

I. The Maiden's Task - Thitis

At first, Zidane's confused why this was a task at all, but then again, considering some people were already scared of heights, climbing the tallest tree on the first island just made that worse.

When he reaches the tree in quest, he manages to bite back a grimace. The tree itself isn't a problem, but there sure are thorns on it... and statues that he has several questions about how they got there. Oh well, 'Lord Tribal' isn't one to pass up a challenge; and heck, if he's careful, the thorns would just help him reach the top sooner.

... And once again, he would prove why one should always wear gloves while ascending the trunk.

II. The Maiden's Task - Thiton (feat. Garnet)

Branch acquired from the first task, Zidane delivers it soon to Thiton, but she also has a task: perform your favorite song. Well, there's only one song he can really think of...

Raising his eyebrows, he's immediately smiling wide - she must've heard about the task too and found her way over. Well then, Thiton needn't perform at all if she just wants to enjoy music and song, but her playing along actually helps.

Other characters might hear it too - the gentle strumming of two string instruments of sorts playing in accommodation to singing. They might be here for a while; maybe take a moment to enjoy. As for those already affected by synaesthesia, well... there's something very obvious being conveyed between two people present.

III. Avalon Crossing

Snow Spirits in need of temporary homes too? Sure, he's up for the task!

Not realizing how outlandish they might be? Yeah, he did that too.

Good thing theater makes one ready for weird or outlandish sets otherwise this task might be harder. The only thing hard about it was sculpting in the snow because no duh, it's freezing. Maybe he should've gotten that potion to regulate his temperature from the traders, but he's already in this and intends on finishing.

Just ignore that shivering as he packs more snow on.

IV. Oo-nye-doo?

He might not like horses, but they are Archimedes' horses. Agreeing to the task of rounding them up (he'll leave this month's manhunt to someone else thanks), Zidane's ready to try again with horses.

... But upon finding the first one with whomever joined him, maybe... not.

"... What the hell is that!?"

And oh gods, the sounds it makes.

No thanks, he'll take the horrors from his world any day thanks!

V. Wildcard

[OOC: Wanna do another prompt from the TDM or a Quest from the board that's not here? Hit me up at demidemonLove or DM me so we can plot. He's totally here for the other tasks if interested!]

Comments

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[fullgauntlet]

[What a nice sounding song... Izuku isn't too far away when the sound of music and singing start. He can't help looking over his shoulder at where it's coming from. It's pretty.

He stops his own work to watch. A little surprised to see Zidane there with someone else. Watching with a bit of sudden curiosity and surprised at how calm the music makes him feel. This is amazing.

When the song ends he'll clap his hands.]

Wow...!

[flewfromthecage]

[Garnet smiles at Izuku when she finishes, clasping her hands together in front of her as she approaches.]

Did you like it? It's a song from my childhood. It seemed only appropriate when asked to perform a favorite song...

[tantailizing]

[As for Zidane, he hangs back for a moment to speak with Thiton who perhaps didn’t expect the song style but appreciated it nonetheless. And words exchanged, Zidane walks over to join Izuku and Garnet. He has to resist wrapping an arm around her.]

And you performed it beautifully as always, Dagger.

What do you think, man?

[He has to speak to Izuku without saying his name since Thiton was still present.]

[fullgauntlet]

It was... incredible! It's almost like I could feel magic through it!

[He's very impressed. When Zidane joins them he smiles. He might not realize that this girl is indeed the one that Zidane talks about often... Yet!]

I don't think I've ever heard anything like it before.

[flewfromthecage]

Thank you. Given the circumstances, perhaps you really did. Maybe someday, I'll see about making it heard a little more widely...

[She grins sweetly.]

For now, you may call me Dagger, if you wish. And-- [a glance at Zidane,] I had no idea you were so good with instruments! Have you done it before for Tantalus?

[tantailizing]

[Looking back at Garnet, he nods his head.]

The orchestra wasn't always available for our rehearsals. Not that I've ever played in a big group, but it helped us practice cues so the Boss had us learn. And hey, if you ever wanna share your song with more people, I'm sure we could find a way.

[It's her song to share and he'll support her. Looking back at Izuku, he grins.]

I had that feeling the first time I heard it... well, I still get that feeling.

[fullgauntlet]

It's nice to meet you, Dagger-san! [He nods, looking to Zidane and back to her.] I'm... Deku.

[He's keen enough to use those Other names as well while in the presence of the fae...]

My school puts on festivals a few times a year. My class performed a music piece for it once but I was only part of the dance section and the special effects team. I don't think I could ever learn an instrument or learn to sing like that. You're both amazing.

[flewfromthecage]

Dancing is its own unique skill, however! I was taught ballroom dances growing up, but some of the dances I see in the festivals here are foreign and fascinating. Not to mention the little device here...

[She still can't get over that she can play any song, anytime, anywhere. And some she's never even heard of before!]

What sort of things do you apply yourself towards, then? You must have some other talents, I'm sure.

[tantailizing]

['Deku' huh? He will file that away as a name to potentially keep using, but it works for their current situation.]

You can dance, huh? You'll have to show us one day, Deku!

[Especially if it was for a performance! Sneaky, sneaky that he's hiding things like that. Meanwhile, he's got no further comment because Garnet pretty much voiced a similar curious question he now has. He knew about his and his classmates drive to be Heroes, but what else made Izuku?]

[fullgauntlet]

Ah- I mean- I wasn't really... good at it. I think the only reason I was put on that team was that I wasn't good at anything else either-? It was easy enough to do a couple of... easy dance movements but... I'm not anything special.

[Wow, don't be so hard on yourself, Izuku. But that's the truth. He can't sing, he can't play an instrument, he can barely dance. But they had to put Izuku SOMEWHERE.]

I'm ... I'm a lot better at being a hero. Hero work, fighting, my grades are good, I like studying...

[Just not dancing...!]

[flewfromthecage]

What does that entail, if I may ask? I know of heroes as a concept, though you make it sound like something... different.

[If anything, it sounds more noble than dancing, that's for sure. Not unlike a knight without the sworn fealty, perhaps?]

[tantailizing]

Hey, it's still impressive to be on a dance team.

[Izuku has a thing with underselling what he's done. Somehow, he's optimistic... and also pessimistic. Or is that low self-esteem? And again, Zidane's quiet. He gets what Izuku means by being a Hero, but maybe he'll say more on it this time?]

[fullgauntlet]

[He's trying harder to be better about his confidence these days, it's true. But sometimes this is just how it comes out...!!]

Ahh... Thanks.

[He looks sheepish but there is that sparkle of pride in his green eyes.]

In my world, students can work at becoming heroes in order to protect regions of the world. I'm one of those students...! We student combat, negotiations, search and rescue tactics and things like that. Most people in my world are born with quirks which are types of superpowers to help us in our careers.

[It's definitely some sort of textbook definition of hero!]