New year, new scenes [Joint Catch-All]

[rustyhonesty]

🧙 WHO: Archer (EMIYA), Elsa, Jean Kirstein, Mamoru Chiba, Ren Jinguji & You
⚔️️ WHAT: January general catch all
🕒 WHEN: January and a few backdated quests
🗺️ WHERE: Camelot and around
⚠️ WARNINGS: Will notify in comment title if needed.


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Archer (EMIYA)

[unknowntodeath]

Beta Testing (Closed to Riza)

[unknowntodeath]

[Out of all of the Dark Web quests this month, Archer decided to do the one involving an experimental dalmation stone. He figured if it involved his own blood it was likely that he would be in more danger than whoever he would give it to.

He was practicing his archery today and as he was finishing, he noticed Riza finishing her practice too. Once there was a good moment, Archer approached.]

Nice shooting.

[custodire]

[ It's the same gun she usually held in her hands, but it still feels strange to think of it as she does -- Something she doesn't seem to need to reload, ever. It cuts off half the work, but it still need adjusting around long-stilled muscle memory.

(Nevermind shooting had always been her stress relief).

When she decided it was enough for the day, the woman had replaced it in her holster and started to gather her things, when someone approached. She glanced up and over -- She'd seen (talked?) a few times now to him after all.

It's pleasantries all the same, but she remarked in kind: ]

You're not a bad shot yourself. Are bows the only thing you use? [ Probably she imagined, unless he had something from home like herself bows were what was used here-- but it's small talk at the end of the day. ]

[unknowntodeath]

Yes. I've never really tried to use guns.

[His father figure may have, but his ways never really passed onto him. Archery was more or less something he had started as a teenager and stuck with it.

He might as well continue the smalltalk for a bit. And he is a little curious.]

Are projectile weapons only types you use?

backdated: Banyanished (Closed to Noelle)

[unknowntodeath]

[It's by pure coincidence Archer would end up meeting Noelle on his way to do this particular dark web quest. They talked and he gave her cookies, and judging by all of that he didn't think he'd actually meet her under these circumstances.

Not that he could or would judge anyone. Instead he had agreed to assist her since they were both here.]

So, what magic do you have?

Implied DR Spoilers

[icedream]

[It seemed simple enough- fight this tree, defeat it, get stronger.

She wanted to get stronger. That was important.

...Besides, this time she'd be saving people, right? It'd be okay. No one would get hurt.]

Um- elemental magic. I haven't- I think I'm supposed to have another sort, but I'm not sure what it is yet.

What about you?

[She was nervous about going into danger with him, of course, but this was the nice man who'd given her cookies. That made it a little easier to trust him.]

[unknowntodeath]

Elemental is definitely useful in a fight... and yeah, we all have two magics. I'm sure you'll figure out what the other is eventually.

[By accident or on purpose.]

Cognitive and Blood. I've somewhat managed to find ways to use the first in fights, biggest advantage being I can communicate to others through minds. So I can give you warnings if we need to be quiet.

Elsa

[readytolearn]

Sister date

[readytolearn]

[Now that they were back in Camelot, Anna and Elsa decided to do a little shopping (mostly to fill Elsa's wardrobe) and get something to eat. It's a cute little cafe with sweets Elsa has never been before and all the ones they have tried have been delicious.]

I'm definitely saving some of this for Bruni... I have a feeling he would like it.

[She takes another sip of the cocoa she has.]

This day has been so fun, Anna. I'm glad we went out.

[lovesopendoors]

[Anna's had at least some of them before during her first year here, but of course it's even better to eat them together with Elsa and see that she thinks they are absolutely delicious too.]

But you don't have to save them. We can take at least some of our favorites with us in a cute little box and that way Bruni gets to taste them with us too.

[The younger sister takes more than a sip from her own cocoa and smiles at her big sister after that.]

Yeah, this has been one the best days ever. We should do this more often, Elsa. At least once or twice in a month, okay?

[readytolearn]

That's also true. Though if we give him too many sweets he'll end up kinda round.

[Though a round Bruni would also be very cute.]

Definitely. There's so many places to explore... so it would be fun to do that regularly.

OTA

[readytolearn]

Giant... tiny snow monster

[When Elsa arrived to Elphame she had only had Bruni with her. It took her a while, but she eventually found her other things. Including certain snow monster who was... tiny. He could only reach Elsa's waist around now. Not that the size bothered him too much, it seems.]

At least you fit inside buildings now...

[Marshmallow, a name Anna gave and remained, nodded and continued to walk through the snow by Elsa's side.]

Let's go find Anna... just don't be mad if she throws another snowball at you, okay?

[Marhsmallow huffs.]


Exploring Camelot

[While most of her exploring as done with her sister, Anna, Elsa also liked to explore places on her own. It's an interesting place, so different from Arendelle and the Enchanted Forest. If she had to compare, it was definitely closer to the latter with all the magical things in the air.

It was likely to see Elsa either window shopping, trying out something sweet to eat as she tried to decide something to take home to Anna or just looking around the streets and enjoying the atmosphere. It was clear that she was new around here.]


Training

[During her time in Elphame, Elsa managed to figure out her 'primary' magic was Kinetic. It had been quite a trial and error, but she had managed to move some items towards and away from her once she realized the trick.

Now she was practicing her magic at one of the training grounds, trying to move various sized items with her powers. Her Snowgie familiar is watching her and tilting his head with curiosity.

Eventually, she moves onto the obstacle course to test his kinetic powers on herself which... results in a few crashes into the obstacles. Which is definitely what she predicted would happen.. but...]

Ouch. This is harder than it looks.

training

[cantgetanyworse]

Oh, I don't think anyone gets the hang of kinetic magic right away.

[The voice that pipes up behind Elsa is soft but cheerful, amused but not quite mocking. It belongs to a young woman with brown hair tied up in a high ponytail, and bright blue eyes. There's a small, brightly coloured bird on her shoulder that watches Elsa with the kind of keen intelligence that betrays it as a familiar.

Jane smiles, stepping forwards.]

Are you hurt? I have healing magic.

[And she would dare say she's rather skilled with it by now.]

[readytolearn]

[Elsa smiles a little sheepishly at her.]

I can see why. Especially when applied to myself.

[She's getting the hang of using kinetic magic on objects and stuff, but people, especially herself, is a challenge. And she doesn't want to try using it on anyone else until she knows it's safe.]

Actually, I think I hurt my shoulder a little bit just now. So if it's not too much trouble.

Teeny tiny snowy monster

[corpsewarblade]

Huh-

[Oh hello- it was the snow monster tottering along that caught the fake Fashionista's attention first, and then with it was someone she recognised. Come to think of it, it had been a while since she'd seen her, hadn't it?

And the last time she'd offered to take her clothes shopping.]

Elsa, hey! It's been, like, ages!

[readytolearn]

[Elsa has no recollection of meeting this person, but she is aware that she's been her before, at least. She looks apologetic as Marhsmallow tries to huff and puff and look menacing... but Elsa just pats his head.]

Hello... unfortunately I'm not the Elsa you remember. I'm aware I have been here before, but I don't remember that.

Exploring Camelot

[closecut]

[ Elsa isn't the only one that's out and about. Rapunzel has felt the need to take her mind off of some recent, painful developments, and in an effort to get out of the inn she's gone into town with Pascal and Hummingway and taken up window shopping of her own.

Somewhere along the way, though, she'd found a bakery with the most delicious looking cupcakes and purchased a half dozen without even thinking twice, only to remember that she's no one to share them with besides Pascal once she returns home.

As luck would have it, then, she happens across Elsa, browsing a sweets shop window. It takes only a short sprint to make her way over, and mustering both her courage and her resolve not to dwell on her own troubles, Rapunzel holds open the box. ]

Hi! Do you like cupcakes? If you do, I've... kind of bought four or five too many, and I'd love someone to share them with.

[ Her chestnut brown hair, even braided, is almost touching the ground behind her, but other than that and the fact she's giving out free confections there's probably nothing suspicious about her? ]

Jean Kirstein

[rustyhonesty]

Knight Quest (Closed to CR)

[rustyhonesty]

1. Journey

[Jean decided to take on the Knight quest offered to knights, since the quest itself was important and he felt like he wanted to help. He's seen enough of people living in fear of something larger and stronger than them. He asked for some friends to come along to help him with the quest, of course, since this task wasn't something he would take alone. Normally he would have probably just asked Mikasa, but neither of them didn't wan their dogs to constantly either deal with moving around or being without them both.]

Thanks for coming along. I feel a lot more confident with people by my side. Especially since this is my first Knight quest.

[It was still weird to think he was a Knight.]


2. Self-defense lessons

[One of the tasks was to teach the villager basic self-defense. He couldn't claim to be the best teacher ever, but he knew he could at least help with the basics of basics. It was drilled into his mind, after all.

On a break, Jean sits down and leans against a fence, looking at the resting villagers.]

So, how's it going on your side?


3. Fighting the Orcs

[Some of the villagers they taught were eager to join the fight, but Jean adviced them to stand back and protect those who weren't as confident. If an orc got past them, there needed to be people who could handle that one.]

Ready to fight? Hope so, cause they're almost here.

[He grinned at the friend by his side.]

3

[asaviorshand]

[His whole life, Dimitri has been the type of person to lead from the front lines. This time is no exception -- he's out in front of the villagers, prepared to be the first line of defense for the village. Areadbhar is in his hands, the Crest Stone embedded within the lance's head emitting a red glow. He's in his fighting stance, left foot out front.

In contrast to Jean's face, Dimitri's is filled with a stern resolve. Their foes may be orcs, but he refuses to let himself get too comfortable killing other beings simply because they are not human.]

I could not be any more ready. These orcs will rue the day they decided to descend upon this village.

3

[tempredmental]

[Keith was ready for this. He had given up trying to be patient enough to train people, and the journey to the village had been pretty normal with a few skirmishes here and there... but defending like this was something he was also very good at.

He glanced at Jean as he spoke, and then nodded.]

I'm ready.

[And he definitely was. It was visible in his posture, his entire stance, really, and the fact that he had his sword out and in position.]

2

[milkmycattle]

[Although, Crow can't say he's qualified to be a teacher, especially in self-defense, he's been in enough tousles to give the basics. How could he say no, when the villagers look to him with those earnest eyes? Of course, he'll give it his all! Crimson Battle Teacher of the Apocalypse, get!

It's good that the group is very enthusiastic about learning. Crow shows them how to correctly make a fist, and throw punches. Even how to manipulate weight distribution if you're on the smaller size like him. He even uses a dummy to show the most vulnerable places to attack an enemy.

Now the villagers were going through a few drills to build up some endurance when Crow decides to leave them for a break. The hedgehog boy spots Jean leaning on one of the fences.]

Good! They're pretty receptive to my awesome training! They'll be kicking orc ass in no time! How's your group going?

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[corpsewarblade]

...you sound worried.

[Mukuro kept her eyes on the surroundings as they traveled- glad to be out of town and away from her irritating housemate.]

But- um-... you've already proved yourself capable.

Mamoru Chiba

[reincarnatedprince]

Ren Jinguji

[saxsongs]