third shot ⊗ open june log

[flamekthunder]

🧙 WHO: Eustace and anyone
⚔️️ WHAT: various quests and things
🕒 WHEN: throughout June
🗺️ WHERE: various
⚠️ WARNINGS: none except for any potential violence that might happen in the combat oriented prompts

⊗ a: flamek's lightning

[After a lot of deliberation and having found himself in numerous circumstances where Flamek would have been the better weapon choice, Eustace finally went to the traders to get the special weapon modified. He had been quite hesitant and pretty much death glared them the entire time, but now he's at the training grounds to give it a full test.

Running his hand over the barrel, there's a rare hint of anxiety before he feels the familiar hum in response to his touch, as if to reassure the erune that no damage had been done. So after taking a breath, he channels his lightning magic into the weapon. Electricity sparks around the weapon, the sight familiar yet different at the same time. He then flips the trigger and he can see the gauge charging—but only a little. Since it's a reflection of his own magical prowess, it won't be nearly as efficient or as strong, but...it's enough.

Enough for him to hold up the long gun and fire out at the targets set out several feet away from him. A thin bolt of lightning is discharged and glances off the top. A far cry from his usual impeccable aiming, but rather than be disappointed, he just holds up the gun and studies it.]

...Hm, I need to change the calibrations...and the amount of magic output will effect its strength in both force and distance... [Again he brushes his fingers over the barrel, a small smile flitting over his lips as he gazes at his weapon in relief.] But it'll do.

[And with that same concentration, he spends most of every morning during the month (barring any crazy shenanigans) shooting those concentrated bolts of lightning at targets, testing how much magic he needs to pour into the rifle while making adjustments until he gets a steady rhythm and more perfected aim. Sometimes it might sound as if there's a storm brewing when he goes for more powerful shots, so don't mind the occasional noise.]

⊗ b: task - trowmies got my homies

[The quest seems simple enough, but it also sounds like a lot could wrong if they're not careful. Meeting the one he's working with at the entrance of one of the tunnels, Eustace recalls what he's read up on the trows and the current situation.]

It would be preferable if we didn't have to fight... If needed I could transform into a smaller animal to scout ahead.

[And whenever they go in the tunnels, he's going to find he might want to stay a small animal given the smaller height of everything. On the plus side, should a tunnel collapse he might be able to help dig a way out or try and call upon any moles or other creatures that could help alongside with any other magic or skills his partner has.]

⊗ c: task - overgrowth

[Let's skip the formalities and head right into the action!]

Watch it!

[There'll be a brief buzz of electricity following the sound of a gunshot as Eustace fires a shot from his recently modified gun, Flamek. After a lot of training, he finds it actually easier to control and direct his magic using his weapon as a conduit, although he'd have to cast it raw if he wants something strong. For now, the concentrated blasts of lightning is enough to shoot at a tentacle and deflect from hitting the one he's working with.

Too bad he can't unleash Flamek's full power, that would get rid of the Kraken. And maybe the house but given the broken walls, doors, windows, roof...it's a goner, anyway. In any case, they either need to lure that thing out or go in—the latter of which does not really sound all that appealing.]

⊗ d: task - the scarlet butcher

[The job is already disconcerting, and while Eustace is willing to just leave it to the authorities...if things are stalling then there's no harm in using his skills to look into things as well. Especially when he has several people now on his mind that he'd want to protect.

So he'll be at one of the more recent crime scenes, standing in the shadows as he studies it the building. The entrance has been blocked off, so he'll need to find another way... ...No, he knows a better way.

In the shadows he'll be crouching down and seem to be talking to someone, but it's not obvious unless someone steps in closer and discover he's talking to a pair of mice, trying to glean information from them.]

Hm... I see... A window on the upper floor...

⊗ e: backup plan + beach episode

[Having not been very...impressed by the trials, Eustace is willing to help with this so-called back-up plan. Whether it's better or not...well it's better than nothing. Properly dressed in comfortable swimwear, Eustace dives in to help to explore and retrieve the items from the shipwreck.

1. Shipwreckers. With both elemental and animal magic at his disposal, Eustace has various ways to help himself and others get down. From creating those bubbles to transforming into an underwater creature (primarily a bonito dolphin) to expedite the travel by pushing others along. Or just utilizing a professional so that he and his partner can focus their concentration on the task at hand. Should they encounter a fuath, Eustace will prefer just deflecting them and then hurrying out of the ship. Hopefully they're not in too deep or get lost while in there...

2. Beach Episode. Once the whole ship is raised and everyone starts partying, Eustace...will be mostly chilling off on the side, a towel over his head, his ears poking through the slits.

That said... If he gets his hands on a water gun and gets involved in a fight, be prepared because he will show no mercy. Be prepared to be sniped from the shadows as he takes cover behind trees, or he'll take direct shots will running past. And if he personally knows someone, he'll taunt them with a light smirk.]

Hmph. You'll have to do better than that.

[Feel free to try and drag him into any other activities!]

⊗ f: wildcard

[There are a couple of items I thought about but didn't make a specific prompt for, but would be happy to do if interested! It's a Wetdding would be cute, but Eustace may need some convincing to have a potentially noisy wedding happening outside his window. It's more likely to convince him helping if the teru teru bozus are for someone else. Roaring Rescuers is another he could be involved in as a rescuer, but that would require a bit more planning out. So if interested in either of these or anything else not included here, just hit me up on via journal, laenavesse, or discord and we can work something out!]