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isleofavalon2021-04-10 08:09 pm
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first shot ⊗ open april log
🧙 WHO: Eustace and anyone
⚔️️ WHAT: intro log + any TDM carryovers
🕒 WHEN: throughout April
🗺️ WHERE: various
⚠️ WARNINGS: mostly none? some of the prompts include the combat tasks like the spider one, so those have the potential to get grisly/graphic depending on how things shake out. ...and maybe some really bad dog puns—
⊗ a: who let the dogs out
⊗ b: target practice
⊗ c: task - humilibees
⊗ d: task - spiders
⊗ e: wildcard + tdm
⚔️️ WHAT: intro log + any TDM carryovers
🕒 WHEN: throughout April
🗺️ WHERE: various
⚠️ WARNINGS: mostly none? some of the prompts include the combat tasks like the spider one, so those have the potential to get grisly/graphic depending on how things shake out. ...and maybe some really bad dog puns—
⊗ a: who let the dogs out
[Eustace is continuing to train and improve on his animal magic training throughout the month, with varying success and failures. For now he's focused on communication and transformation, specifically with one group of animals: dogs. The path to all that, however, is an...interesting one. Anyone with dogs, likes dogs, afraid of dogs, whatever the case is THERE ARE DOGS. And most likely Eustace trying to reach out and pet one with either the dog accepting or hiding away. All while his own snow wolf familiar just hangs out off to the side and watch his attempts, offering no help whatsoever except to laugh at some of his efforts.
1. Bark bark woof woof. It could be at a park, in an alley, a quiet corner on the street—the locations will vary but they all have a common theme and scenario: it's a relatively quiet area and there are two figures in a seemingly serious staring contest. Eustace crouches on the ground about two feet away from a dog sitting in front of him. Big, small, fluffy, skinny, collared, stray—he's trying this on any he comes across so it all varies. But the two are staring at each other for what seems likes an intense staring contest before one of them breaking off, either by the dog barking and wagging its tail or Eustace clicking his tongue and running a hand through his hair in some frustration.]
I only understood half of that... What does a shoe have anything to do with a squirrel?
[Like. Okay, yes, dogs like those things but whatever the dog was trying to tell him, Eustace couldn't get a clear message from it.]
One more time.
[The dog stares at him with a flat look before "hrumphing," as if this isn't the first "one more time." Some comply, others might just walk off, but Eustace is determined to understand them dammit.
2. Straaaaaay. StraaAaaaaYayay— Closer to the end of the month or, Eustace can more reliably transform into a something of a mix between husky and wolf, however only for a very short time (like a few minutes) before he has to change out or risk turning into a puppy for expending too much energy. He uses whatever opportunities he has to practice both the process of changing and how to function in the form. So in the interim, he actually tries to find stray dogs and if they're wary of his normal form, he'll try changing to get them to open up that way. Of course sometimes going about as a sizable wolf leads to problems, like a passerby shouting in surprise, forcing him to run before changing out. Even jumping out in front of you, so hope not afraid of large canines.
If he does accidentally overdo it, then he's stuck as a very fluffy, very grumpy pup for a while until enough energy returns for him to change out. Sometimes he's able to voice out the truth of the situation, but sometimes he's unable to speak at all and can only grunt and whine like a real pup. Anyone who tries to take him home will be nipped at furiously.]
1. Bark bark woof woof. It could be at a park, in an alley, a quiet corner on the street—the locations will vary but they all have a common theme and scenario: it's a relatively quiet area and there are two figures in a seemingly serious staring contest. Eustace crouches on the ground about two feet away from a dog sitting in front of him. Big, small, fluffy, skinny, collared, stray—he's trying this on any he comes across so it all varies. But the two are staring at each other for what seems likes an intense staring contest before one of them breaking off, either by the dog barking and wagging its tail or Eustace clicking his tongue and running a hand through his hair in some frustration.]
I only understood half of that... What does a shoe have anything to do with a squirrel?
[Like. Okay, yes, dogs like those things but whatever the dog was trying to tell him, Eustace couldn't get a clear message from it.]
One more time.
[The dog stares at him with a flat look before "hrumphing," as if this isn't the first "one more time." Some comply, others might just walk off, but Eustace is determined to understand them dammit.
2. Straaaaaay. StraaAaaaaYayay— Closer to the end of the month or, Eustace can more reliably transform into a something of a mix between husky and wolf, however only for a very short time (like a few minutes) before he has to change out or risk turning into a puppy for expending too much energy. He uses whatever opportunities he has to practice both the process of changing and how to function in the form. So in the interim, he actually tries to find stray dogs and if they're wary of his normal form, he'll try changing to get them to open up that way. Of course sometimes going about as a sizable wolf leads to problems, like a passerby shouting in surprise, forcing him to run before changing out. Even jumping out in front of you, so hope not afraid of large canines.
If he does accidentally overdo it, then he's stuck as a very fluffy, very grumpy pup for a while until enough energy returns for him to change out. Sometimes he's able to voice out the truth of the situation, but sometimes he's unable to speak at all and can only grunt and whine like a real pup. Anyone who tries to take him home will be nipped at furiously.]
⊗ b: target practice
[Once he's gotten a better grasp on his animal magic, Eustace dabbles a little in his secondary, the elementals. It's a bit tougher, but he's also more determined to master it as he wants to share this magic with his weapon, Flamek. After trying the various elements, Eustace has found he has a strong inclination towards lightning magic, the electricity coming forth more easily than others. He's also managed a very faint dusting of frost, but it disappears quickly like breath into air. He'll have to try and work on that later after he's had more mastery on lightning. But even that will take a bit of work.
1. Test shots. To try and gain better control over something as unwieldy as lightning, Eustace releases small, concentrated bolts of electricity over a small distance. It's somewhat successful, mostly because trying to create small concentrations is a hit or miss, especially in the beginning. Sometimes it's just a fizzle of static, sometimes it's a large surge that fries the target. Then there's the matter of energy, and unlike animal magic he finds it takes more out of him and more quickly. But if anyone is around the test dummies, they'll hear the occasional bzzt as small amounts (and occasional large burst) electricity is discharged.
2. Flamek. Very early on Eustace learns that he can't obtain bullets except through a certain trader and for a high price. He has some that carried over, but it's still a very small, limited stock, meaning he can only use his gun under extreme circumstances. He was never one to waste his bullets to begin with, but the thought unsettles him to some degree, especially with Flamek already seemingly asleep.
He fingers the bullet that had still been in Flamek upon arrival before loading it back into the gun. There's a hum of electricity as he tries to recreate the feeling that usually happens when he brushes against the barrel, only this time it's from him instead of the gun. A complicated, troubled expression forms as he can only feel a very faint quiet "pulse" in return before he sighs and aims at the target ahead of him one-handed, a sight that is surely strange given that his gun is really more of a rifle. He pulls the trigger and the bullet hits cleanly through the center, a perfect bulls-eye.
But Eustace looks far from satisfied or pleased, instead drawing back his weapon to almost cradle it in his hands. He flicks the trigger mechanism that normally activates the weapon's charge, but there's only a dull click followed by silence. It works fine otherwise so that's some relief, but...it almost seems lifeless and it perplexes him. So when he's taking a break, he'll just be in some quiet corner brooding over his weapon as he wipes it down.]
1. Test shots. To try and gain better control over something as unwieldy as lightning, Eustace releases small, concentrated bolts of electricity over a small distance. It's somewhat successful, mostly because trying to create small concentrations is a hit or miss, especially in the beginning. Sometimes it's just a fizzle of static, sometimes it's a large surge that fries the target. Then there's the matter of energy, and unlike animal magic he finds it takes more out of him and more quickly. But if anyone is around the test dummies, they'll hear the occasional bzzt as small amounts (and occasional large burst) electricity is discharged.
2. Flamek. Very early on Eustace learns that he can't obtain bullets except through a certain trader and for a high price. He has some that carried over, but it's still a very small, limited stock, meaning he can only use his gun under extreme circumstances. He was never one to waste his bullets to begin with, but the thought unsettles him to some degree, especially with Flamek already seemingly asleep.
He fingers the bullet that had still been in Flamek upon arrival before loading it back into the gun. There's a hum of electricity as he tries to recreate the feeling that usually happens when he brushes against the barrel, only this time it's from him instead of the gun. A complicated, troubled expression forms as he can only feel a very faint quiet "pulse" in return before he sighs and aims at the target ahead of him one-handed, a sight that is surely strange given that his gun is really more of a rifle. He pulls the trigger and the bullet hits cleanly through the center, a perfect bulls-eye.
But Eustace looks far from satisfied or pleased, instead drawing back his weapon to almost cradle it in his hands. He flicks the trigger mechanism that normally activates the weapon's charge, but there's only a dull click followed by silence. It works fine otherwise so that's some relief, but...it almost seems lifeless and it perplexes him. So when he's taking a break, he'll just be in some quiet corner brooding over his weapon as he wipes it down.]
⊗ c: task - humilibees
[This is an...odd problem for sure, but since this is supposedly where they're supposed to live, he might as well try. Especially since he might be able to do something about them. ...It just might be a little unorthodox. So there are three potential options posed to whoever he's working with:
1. Stunning them? Eustace is already familiar in using electricity to stun and paralyze his opponents, so he looks at the hive from a distance and postures a question to whoever he's working with:]
What if they're stunned by electrocution?
[MAYBE A LITTLE TOO DIRECT OF A QUESTION.
2. Bzz bzz? ...Okay. This is a little crazy. But although he's had most success with dogs, he has been able to catch bits and pieces of other animals here and there. Birds are particularly chatty so he tunes them out. But...what about insects? Can't hurt to try, right?
So he'll try to listen in and see if he can at least understand them, maybe figure out why they're there to begin with, but the moment he does he just flinches, a hand going to one of his ears.]
.......Nevermind... I can't understand a single thing from that noisy hive.
[And now that he's tried to tune in he can't seem to tune it out by the primals make it stop—!!
3. Your turn. Eustace is willing to listen any possible ideas his partner might have. Whether he'll accept it or not will of course depend on that idea.]
1. Stunning them? Eustace is already familiar in using electricity to stun and paralyze his opponents, so he looks at the hive from a distance and postures a question to whoever he's working with:]
What if they're stunned by electrocution?
[MAYBE A LITTLE TOO DIRECT OF A QUESTION.
2. Bzz bzz? ...Okay. This is a little crazy. But although he's had most success with dogs, he has been able to catch bits and pieces of other animals here and there. Birds are particularly chatty so he tunes them out. But...what about insects? Can't hurt to try, right?
So he'll try to listen in and see if he can at least understand them, maybe figure out why they're there to begin with, but the moment he does he just flinches, a hand going to one of his ears.]
.......Nevermind... I can't understand a single thing from that noisy hive.
[And now that he's tried to tune in he can't seem to tune it out by the primals make it stop—!!
3. Your turn. Eustace is willing to listen any possible ideas his partner might have. Whether he'll accept it or not will of course depend on that idea.]
⊗ d: task - spiders
[Once he feels more comfortable with his magic and the world in general, he'll volunteer to help with the spider venom collection. However, he's not sure if he has the appropriate magic to collect the venom directly, he could offer some support, such as using his lightning magic to try and stun them or against the webs if someone is caught.
Just don't ask him to try and communicate with the spiders. After the bees, that's a hard no.]
Just don't ask him to try and communicate with the spiders. After the bees, that's a hard no.]
⊗ e: wildcard + tdm
[I also considered the labyrinth quest but not sure if Eustace is ready to tackle that one yet. There is also the TDM prompts that can be carried over. I didn't stick any vines one in because of being used in the TDM, but those are also fair game! If interested in anything not included here, just hit me up on ![[plurk.com profile]](https://plurk.com/favicon.ico)
laenavesse or discord and we can work something out!]
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[Zidane's uninjured and just looks disappointed.]
I wonder if they've been charging a 'passage fee' for a while. [He could double check their pockets, hehe...]
[But shaking his head, he looks over at the puppy... or small wolf. Sheathing his daggers, he places a hand on his chin.]
Haha, figures... There's no way you're some normal dog around here. You understood me too well for that.
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He closes his eyes and focuses all he has into his core, the image of his normal body clear in his mind. And in the next moment, a tall man stands in the place of where the pup once was. (
yes he's clothed)]Ha... Finally.
[He rolls his neck and shoulders, feeling the usual stiffness after being trapped in transformation for too long.]
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[
Good. Jacob keep your shirt on]... You really got stuck in a dog form?
[He's not laughing, but there's a hint of wanting to in his tone.]
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[A small sigh as he has to admit his misfortune. Really, he can't blame Zidane for laughing since if this was someone else he knew he'd probably find it amusing as well. Right now it's just a hindrance.]
Although it wasn't necessary, you have my thanks for assisting me up until now.
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Hey, no problem. It seemed like you might need it. You were a bit on the small side...
[Not that he probably did need help, but he had almost been trodden on.]
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Anyway, Eustace glances at the unconscious men before glancing at where his familiar continues to remain hidden and then to Zidane.]
It does have its disadvantages... For now we should move away from this place.
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[Looking towards the men, ah right, they're here.]
Yeah... Do you think they still have anything on them?
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[Small pause.]
...Whatever you do is of no concern to me.
[A rather subtle way of saying, "If you want to steal, go ahead. I'll just turn a blind eye."]
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Right, nothing happened today.
[With a wink, he takes a moment to search the guys, pocketing whatever valuables they might have, other accessories they might carry, but at least leave them with a little gold.]
Thanks for the refund guys~ It'll be put to good use... well, not that you'll know.
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Is this your normal profession?
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It's a living. I don't do it often anymore, but hey, they wanted to steal from us first.
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[And that seems to be the end of that, whatever idle curiosity he had about the boy now satisfied. Hope Zidane doesn't mind Mr. Tall Silent Dark and Stoic for a bit.]
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... So, can you shift into other animals or just dogs?
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[And totally not because he's biased or anything. Nope.]
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[Look, he does see the ears, but he's not going to just assume.]
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Mm. [Just a soft hum of affirmation as he continues walking forward.]
And you? What magic do you use?
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They called it 'Kinetic' magic. I can speed things up or slow them down right now, but I'm still working on it.
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It's kinda exciting to see what I might be able to do next. What about you?
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[It. Does get him closer to dogs—no wait, it has proven interesting, including the lightning magic.]
In addition to animal magic I also can use elemental magic, but that's also been limited to lightning for now.
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[...Hum.]
You should inquire with the mentors at the training grounds. [Since Zidane already knows what his current magic is, he's assuming he's been there at least once.]
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[At least, from what he knows.]
Hm... I'll try that. One of them's gotta know.
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[And once they reach the main street, a white snow wolf suddenly drops in front of them, something of a mischievous look in its eyes as it approaches Eustace. He just sighs and reaches down to pet it lightly on the head.]
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[A bit startled at the wolf's appearance, he notices how it approaches Eustace and he blinks.] Is that your familiar? Where have they been?
[Better yet... uh, if they were close, they didn't help out?]
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