[Open] Hit the Ground Running

[tantailizing]

🧙 WHO: Zidane and anyone who wants in!
⚔️️ WHAT: New arrival and open log for the month!
🕒 WHEN: Whenever arrivals get dropped in and forward
🗺️ WHERE: Red Spring, CameCon, Brocéliande and beyooond
⚠️ WARNINGS: Nooo? ... No... will update if needed.


[I. The Red Spring - Training Grounds]

[His world had magic so figuring it out wasn't difficult, but the application was different and limited. Or maybe he was out of practice? Quickly figuring out it had nothing to do with elemental or healing, it seemed physical again. Honestly, fine with him.]

[At the training grounds, he had one ability down already: speeding up. If he knew what else could be done with it, he would probably try it out, but instead, others might see him running the obstacle course, taking a break after completing it, and then repeating, steadily increasing his speed. However, he's still new, and it's evident he's exhausting himself at some point. His familiar - a moogle - tugged his tail to stop him with a 'kupo!', but he stood up, waved it off, and took to the course again.]

[Maybe intervene?]


[II. It Figures... Flood/Blackout]

[Only coming to the CameCon out of curiosity, he's only semi-surprised when the flood began? Like, it happened at the hot springs and spoiled that so why not spoil another event?]

[Helping people who wanted out of the water was all fine and dandy if ridiculous. The water wouldn't damage everything they bought that bad; living was more important than losing that apparent limited edition pillow. And then, of course the lights had to go out.]

... Alright, unless anyone's got a candle on them or the right magic, I'm gonna need some dry table cloth and a chair leg!

[He'd find it himself, but rattling tables and chairs with his magic might not help keep panic down.]


[III. Keep Your Vines to Yourself]

[Zidane's really in this forest due to the reports of missing people since he'd rather not be here. It reminded him plenty of another stint in a forest that he'd rather not repeat, and not without the medicine to counteract things going south.]

[Fortunately, the vines were friendly - unfortunately, too friendly.]

[Not that he doesn't manage to slink his way from plenty attempts to grab him, but he knew he lost some fur. Of course, he's lucky; other people that came into the woods? Maybe not so much and he's listening out for anyone who might find themselves in a predicament.]


[IV. Selfies with Selkies]

So... you wanna try talking to him, or should I go?

[Holding his basket in his tail, Zidane raised his arms behind his head and tilted his head. He's not human, but who between the two of them would be better? The Selkie looked like a cool enough guy, but Zidane's also not here to listen to another guy attempt to flirt should his companion be a woman.]

[The Cereus de Anima was kind of a pressing matter they should deal with sooner rather than later.]


[V. Wildcard]

[OOC: Putting this option here as a more general exploration of Camelot without making a sixth prompt so he can be encountered in various locations about the City. Look, he's very good at getting into places and curious enough right now. If you wanna plot in more details, hit me up at plurk: demidemonLove. Also, if you'd rather some prompts on his TDM, that's still available here and open to being carried over!]

Comments

[whatsamada]

I suppose but it just doesn't seem fair to Koromaru!

[At the same time, the squirrels were looking back at Zidane before flashing him a bright smile. Yes, go and cheer them on! They need all the support they can get!]

Although, I'll admit, I am a little biased toward him as I know he can beat anyone.

[tantailizing]

How's that not being fair?

[Gosh kid, and he thought the animals were fired up. But y'know what? That's the spirit!]

Oh really? We'll see about that. Are our racers ready?!

[whatsamada]

[With that, the squirrels just gave him a thumbs up before making themselves ready for a race. At the same time, Koromaru gave out a loud bark in return.]

I think so but go for it Koromaru! Go and show that you're a better racer here!

[As the dog readied himself into a racing position, Ken placed his arms up in the air.]

On the count of 3, we'll see how far you can run! 1...2...3! [And off they went!]

[tantailizing]

[The squirrels will get a thumbs up back.]

This is in the bag.

[Moving aside, the participants were lined up. And with the younger boy doing the countdown, he can watch, and holler after they take off.]

Nothing to it! You guys got this!

[whatsamada]

[As they were about to take off, all Ken could do was try his best to run after them. While he wasn't able to catch up to them, that didn't stop him from cheering Koromaru on.]

C'mon, you can beat them! Show them how all that running paid off!

[Granted, Koromaru's age was starting to show as he was slowing down just a bit after take off.]

[tantailizing]

[Meanwhile, Zidane was going to go up to keep an overhead view as best he can. As expected, climbing in the rain was tricky, but doable. He kind of realized something though.]

Wait, where'd they decide the finish line was?

[whatsamada]

[As Ken was trying to keep up with the both of them, that's when he looked at Zidane before giving a small shrug.]

I don't think so? I think they just wanted to see how fast they can run?

[He said before he noticed that he was slowing a little himself.]

[tantailizing]

That's great and all, but if they do it like that, they'll just keep pushing themselves to run until they pass out in the rain.

[Like, they might be willing to do that, but there are still carriages going about... and those squirrels could be washed away in heavy water.]