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[ Fighting monsters while trying to get from point A to point B may as well be another Tuesday for Percival, but he always appreciates having a competent companion. Once he's sure that Shura has landed a killing blow, he watches the serpent fall back into the water in a grotesque display, leaving them coated in varying amounts with a lovely layer of fish blood. ]
Good work. I don't think it has any friends, thankfully.
Good work. I don't think it has any friends, thankfully.
That is a good idea. Are you a hunter yourself, of sorts?
[ He has, thankfully, not been in too many dangerous encounters involving ground traps. It isn't that he doesn't try to stay vigilant, but as a knight in his home world, most foes had the decency to face him head-on.
He begins rowing the boat towards shore, trying to find the driest patch to anchor on. ]
[ He has, thankfully, not been in too many dangerous encounters involving ground traps. It isn't that he doesn't try to stay vigilant, but as a knight in his home world, most foes had the decency to face him head-on.
He begins rowing the boat towards shore, trying to find the driest patch to anchor on. ]
[fish guts and blood and gross. This is definitely not how Shura wanted her boat ride to go, but at least the boat's all in one piece. Getting the oar out of the thing is another problem, but it's really nothing in comparison to what they'd have to deal with if things had gone worse.]
Good. I--hnngh--this damn oar's stuck, ugh.
[Very firmly lodged between a few ribs. Well, she certainly made her mark.]
You been around here long enough to know if it's worth anything, or are jus' gonna bring bad luck with us if we take a few souvenirs?
Good. I--hnngh--this damn oar's stuck, ugh.
[Very firmly lodged between a few ribs. Well, she certainly made her mark.]
You been around here long enough to know if it's worth anything, or are jus' gonna bring bad luck with us if we take a few souvenirs?
[ Percival doesn't really mind the blood, but he's making an appointment to get cleaned up as soon as they head back. ]
Stop wiggling it so much or you'll break it, and I'll have you paddle us back to Wyver.
[ He steps towards the oar and grips it firmly, forcing it out in one upward motion. It's not an easy task, however... she really lodged it in there, which is impressive. It's filthy, but still functional.
Percival raises an eyebrow at her question. ]
You wish to take back parts of this fish for Silver? [ Well.. it is meat. Normally he'd insist on absolutely not, but he knows how important it is to gather silver here as new arrivals. ]
The head should net you a good amount. [ And he doesn't believe in bad luck, so... ]
Stop wiggling it so much or you'll break it, and I'll have you paddle us back to Wyver.
[ He steps towards the oar and grips it firmly, forcing it out in one upward motion. It's not an easy task, however... she really lodged it in there, which is impressive. It's filthy, but still functional.
Percival raises an eyebrow at her question. ]
You wish to take back parts of this fish for Silver? [ Well.. it is meat. Normally he'd insist on absolutely not, but he knows how important it is to gather silver here as new arrivals. ]
The head should net you a good amount. [ And he doesn't believe in bad luck, so... ]
[ Weird.
Mikazuki glances aside as if that's exactly what he's thinking too, paused before he boosts himself up onto the ledge proper with one of his knees. He finishes the movement with a quiet breath, the heels of his palms scattering some loose leaves. ]
Yeah, I can do it. It's what I know.
[ His gaze travels up the illuminated trunk of the tree. ]
Prosperous, huh...
[ Guided by the same tree into being a little more forthcoming than usual: ]
That's what I want to learn about.
Mikazuki glances aside as if that's exactly what he's thinking too, paused before he boosts himself up onto the ledge proper with one of his knees. He finishes the movement with a quiet breath, the heels of his palms scattering some loose leaves. ]
Yeah, I can do it. It's what I know.
[ His gaze travels up the illuminated trunk of the tree. ]
Prosperous, huh...
[ Guided by the same tree into being a little more forthcoming than usual: ]
That's what I want to learn about.
Tch--I ain't gonna break it.
[Well if he wants to do the dirty work, Shura will gladly let him, and she won't complain a bit! And by not complain a bit, I mean she'll snort at his too tough attitude. It was hard to get a good grip on it when it was bloody and gross and her hand was bloody and gross! But seriously, do the hard work for her. Thanks bro.]
The whole head? ... I guess. I was thinking jus' some teeth or something, but we could fit the whole head in here if we're careful.
[Though... she'll have to take it's head off. Ugggh. Getting sweaty was one think, but blood and sweaty and gut-ty was different. Well, whatever. Maybe there was a hatchet or somewhere in this boat...]
[Well if he wants to do the dirty work, Shura will gladly let him, and she won't complain a bit! And by not complain a bit, I mean she'll snort at his too tough attitude. It was hard to get a good grip on it when it was bloody and gross and her hand was bloody and gross! But seriously, do the hard work for her. Thanks bro.]
The whole head? ... I guess. I was thinking jus' some teeth or something, but we could fit the whole head in here if we're careful.
[Though... she'll have to take it's head off. Ugggh. Getting sweaty was one think, but blood and sweaty and gut-ty was different. Well, whatever. Maybe there was a hatchet or somewhere in this boat...]
That makes more sense, yeah.
[Hanging something like this in your home would add a certain air... Well, silver was silver was silver. She's able to find something hatchet-y and the net could be useful. Maybe. If nothing else, they could just.. .drag the head or something.]
If I knew I was gonna get this filthy, I woulda worn something else.
[Not that she has much on to begin with... just a stupid bikini and some kind of open button up shirt. She would have taken the shirt off, at least.]
[Hanging something like this in your home would add a certain air... Well, silver was silver was silver. She's able to find something hatchet-y and the net could be useful. Maybe. If nothing else, they could just.. .drag the head or something.]
If I knew I was gonna get this filthy, I woulda worn something else.
[Not that she has much on to begin with... just a stupid bikini and some kind of open button up shirt. She would have taken the shirt off, at least.]
[ Akira only ever been around hard drugs in a peripheral way, when they'd chased down Kaneshiro... Strict as Japan's laws were on substance abuse, blazeweed is about as unfamiliar to him as it is to Percival—he has his guesses, though. ...Either way, he'd rather not be getting in a row with a stranger while he's trying to balance between tree branches. (Okay mother!!!!!!!!) ]
Just curious.
[ He sets the miscellaneous items down with a shrug and readjusts his hoodie secured around his waist. ] —This is mine, by the way.
[ (Mostly joking, but in case Percy can't tell which articles actually belonged to Akira...) Anyway, even if this guy's a killjoy, Akira doesn't mind helping him look for his missing sword. Without any additional prompting, he starts climbing even higher up the diminishing trunk, until he spots a promising glint of red and gold. He shakes the base of the branch attached to it to catch his companion's attention. ]
This it?
Just curious.
[ He sets the miscellaneous items down with a shrug and readjusts his hoodie secured around his waist. ] —This is mine, by the way.
[ (Mostly joking, but in case Percy can't tell which articles actually belonged to Akira...) Anyway, even if this guy's a killjoy, Akira doesn't mind helping him look for his missing sword. Without any additional prompting, he starts climbing even higher up the diminishing trunk, until he spots a promising glint of red and gold. He shakes the base of the branch attached to it to catch his companion's attention. ]
This it?
[ Oh, he actually listened. That was a pleasant surprise.
Akira's sarcasm also goes totally over his head. ]
I'll just have to take your word for it.
[ He tries to follow, but stops when he sees a gleam of that familiar steel, grinning in relief. ]
Yes, it is. Excellent work. You have some use after all, thief.
Akira's sarcasm also goes totally over his head. ]
I'll just have to take your word for it.
[ He tries to follow, but stops when he sees a gleam of that familiar steel, grinning in relief. ]
Yes, it is. Excellent work. You have some use after all, thief.
[ Wow, someone's laying it on thick. ]
Does it have a name?
[ Akira ignores his highbrow comments and leans forward, applying half of his weight so the branch drifts lower—though he stops it just before it's within reach, just to be contrary. ]
...Do you?
Does it have a name?
[ Akira ignores his highbrow comments and leans forward, applying half of his weight so the branch drifts lower—though he stops it just before it's within reach, just to be contrary. ]
...Do you?
Nice names.
[ He considers his response and ends up shooting back little more than a cheeky grin. ]
That's a secret.
[ (He seems perfectly happy calling him 'Thief', doesn't he?) And to make that a self-fulfilling prophecy, Akira slips back down the other side of the tree, cunningly pocketing one of the smaller items during his descent. His smile broadens once his feet touch ground, and he casually waves back up at Percy. ]
If you catch me, maybe I'll tell you.
[ Meaning, it's time to jet before Officer Percival can give chase! Bye!!! ]
[ He considers his response and ends up shooting back little more than a cheeky grin. ]
That's a secret.
[ (He seems perfectly happy calling him 'Thief', doesn't he?) And to make that a self-fulfilling prophecy, Akira slips back down the other side of the tree, cunningly pocketing one of the smaller items during his descent. His smile broadens once his feet touch ground, and he casually waves back up at Percy. ]
If you catch me, maybe I'll tell you.
[ Meaning, it's time to jet before Officer Percival can give chase! Bye!!! ]
Edited 2017-12-20 03:43 (UTC)
[ Reign gratefully took Percival's hand as he righted himself in his seat. It seemed this particular incident hammered into them the important of the whole emotional oneness thing.
He gave Percival a wry smile, nodding. ]
Well, I do think that our inexperience had made things difficult from us at the start. So, calm and happy thoughts, huh? That... sounds easier said than done, but shouldn't be too hard either.
He gave Percival a wry smile, nodding. ]
Well, I do think that our inexperience had made things difficult from us at the start. So, calm and happy thoughts, huh? That... sounds easier said than done, but shouldn't be too hard either.
[Haha, it almost felt like he hit something. Well, whatever. Kaden breaches, proudly depositing a fin on the boat before turning around. He's just about to transform back into his human form.]
Wasn't I impressive? ...Mostly impressive?
[But wait. Where is Percy? Kaden treads water (the foxy paddle) before he realizes...ah. That thing his foot struck...He takes a deep breath and dives back under the water. It's a long swim back down, but that red hair is impossible to miss! Even when it's wet and not as vibrant. One second, Percival's foot is snared, and the next the snare isn't holding him place anymore. It just takes a few swift bites to gnaw off the end of a sea serpent's tail, and it's his turn to nudge this guy back to the surface!
Hopefully before the sea serpent can trap Kaden. This has all been a horrible idea. He'd bark at Percival to move, but he can't, he's underwater.]
Wasn't I impressive? ...Mostly impressive?
[But wait. Where is Percy? Kaden treads water (the foxy paddle) before he realizes...ah. That thing his foot struck...He takes a deep breath and dives back under the water. It's a long swim back down, but that red hair is impossible to miss! Even when it's wet and not as vibrant. One second, Percival's foot is snared, and the next the snare isn't holding him place anymore. It just takes a few swift bites to gnaw off the end of a sea serpent's tail, and it's his turn to nudge this guy back to the surface!
Hopefully before the sea serpent can trap Kaden. This has all been a horrible idea. He'd bark at Percival to move, but he can't, he's underwater.]
[ he's handled kids before.......... ]
Looks like it, yep!
[ lance... can't say he knows for sure, but it's big and red and those usually means something, somewhere, will go boom. might as well be those meteorites, right? ]
You shoot, and I navigate. Sound like a plan?
Looks like it, yep!
[ lance... can't say he knows for sure, but it's big and red and those usually means something, somewhere, will go boom. might as well be those meteorites, right? ]
You shoot, and I navigate. Sound like a plan?
A ranger, yes. [There is, at least in her mind, a clear difference] This isn't terrain I particularly favour, but I've tracked across swamp land before. Where jungles meet water, it tends to have a similar effect.
[ As the boat rows closer and closer still to shore, Vex rises to her feet with care, before pulling an arrow free of its quiver. This is then shown to Percival, should he look her way. ]
This can be easily replaced; shall I fire at your intended landing point, or would you prefer to test the mud directly once we're next to it?
[ As the boat rows closer and closer still to shore, Vex rises to her feet with care, before pulling an arrow free of its quiver. This is then shown to Percival, should he look her way. ]
This can be easily replaced; shall I fire at your intended landing point, or would you prefer to test the mud directly once we're next to it?
[ After getting exactly the reaction he'd hoped for, which is, to catch Vane so off-guard that the other man loses control and makes an embarrassment of himself, Percival actually throws his head back and laughs. He laughs, and while it's rare to see such an unbridled sight of mirth, he's also drunk enough that he's a bit disoriented, and he almost loses his balance on Vane's lap.
he catches himself with his free hand on Vane's shoulder. ] What's not fair, idiot? [ He grins, apparently incredibly happy to have taken ahold of the metaphorical reigns, feeling his own blood race with want as he squeezes tighter and feels the shape of Vane's cock above his trousers. He continues doing this while Vane begins to remove his shirt, eagerly grabbing an eyeful of the muscled torso underneath. He doesn't stop the teasing even when Vane clearly makes a move to try and remove his pants, only faltering when Vane implies that he can't disrobe himself. ]
Ngg-- I'm perfectly capable! [ Now, he finally pulls away and stops tormenting poor Vane, making a move to shift into an easier position to remove his own garments, but he really just ends up... flopping onto the bed on his stomach.
An effort was made. ]
he catches himself with his free hand on Vane's shoulder. ] What's not fair, idiot? [ He grins, apparently incredibly happy to have taken ahold of the metaphorical reigns, feeling his own blood race with want as he squeezes tighter and feels the shape of Vane's cock above his trousers. He continues doing this while Vane begins to remove his shirt, eagerly grabbing an eyeful of the muscled torso underneath. He doesn't stop the teasing even when Vane clearly makes a move to try and remove his pants, only faltering when Vane implies that he can't disrobe himself. ]
Ngg-- I'm perfectly capable! [ Now, he finally pulls away and stops tormenting poor Vane, making a move to shift into an easier position to remove his own garments, but he really just ends up... flopping onto the bed on his stomach.
An effort was made. ]
Is it? I didn't know such types of aircraft were prevalent in other worlds. Never would I thought it would be possible to reach the expanse of space...
[ He trails off a little, now fully resolved to ensure that they might both benefit from helping each other. ]
You will receive lessons from me, then. In return, I expect to be taught the basics of piloting, whenever the Natha Orbiters allow us access to their aircrafts. Do you agree?
[ He trails off a little, now fully resolved to ensure that they might both benefit from helping each other. ]
You will receive lessons from me, then. In return, I expect to be taught the basics of piloting, whenever the Natha Orbiters allow us access to their aircrafts. Do you agree?
(( from here ))
That may be so, but it's caused quite a few embarrassing situations here tonight. I'd rather steer clear of them myself.
[ Strangely enough, even as she herself relays not minding such devices, he finds himself increasingly at ease with simple chatter like this. They come from two separate worlds-- that much is evident enough. But he can appreciate people like her, people who revel in the spotlight and create the joy and merriment for others around them to soak in. He himself, though more of an observer, finds his mood lifted by people like her enjoying themselves.
It was simple, when he'd allowed his thoughts to only linger on the festivities. Less so when he's certain he's been caught in his improper stare, and the allusion of what sort of trouble she'd gotten up to makes him visibly flustered. Partially because it's an unexpected thing to mention, yes, but because he's been trying his best to forget his own... festive mishaps of the evening. For someone with as much arrogance and confidence as he has on the battlefield, it's apparently difficult for him to keep his composure. He diverts his gaze to the side now, pointedly not meeting her eyes, much less the curve of her neckline.
The scent of the flowers above them is growing too strong, however, and the urge they inspire is completely at ends with his embarrassment. Eventually, he regains some composure, gingerly closing the fabric around her shoulders and lowering his forehead so that it touches hers. ]
Do keep any further details to yourself, but I'm glad to see that you're settling in comfortably.
[ A flirtatious line like the one she delivers might ordinarily be lost on him, at best understood yet ultimately brushed off, but tonight, her voice very nearly envelopes him with a warmth of her own. This time, his voice is lighter, and he can gradually meet her gaze again. ]
You're a bold woman, aren't you?
That may be so, but it's caused quite a few embarrassing situations here tonight. I'd rather steer clear of them myself.
[ Strangely enough, even as she herself relays not minding such devices, he finds himself increasingly at ease with simple chatter like this. They come from two separate worlds-- that much is evident enough. But he can appreciate people like her, people who revel in the spotlight and create the joy and merriment for others around them to soak in. He himself, though more of an observer, finds his mood lifted by people like her enjoying themselves.
It was simple, when he'd allowed his thoughts to only linger on the festivities. Less so when he's certain he's been caught in his improper stare, and the allusion of what sort of trouble she'd gotten up to makes him visibly flustered. Partially because it's an unexpected thing to mention, yes, but because he's been trying his best to forget his own... festive mishaps of the evening. For someone with as much arrogance and confidence as he has on the battlefield, it's apparently difficult for him to keep his composure. He diverts his gaze to the side now, pointedly not meeting her eyes, much less the curve of her neckline.
The scent of the flowers above them is growing too strong, however, and the urge they inspire is completely at ends with his embarrassment. Eventually, he regains some composure, gingerly closing the fabric around her shoulders and lowering his forehead so that it touches hers. ]
Do keep any further details to yourself, but I'm glad to see that you're settling in comfortably.
[ A flirtatious line like the one she delivers might ordinarily be lost on him, at best understood yet ultimately brushed off, but tonight, her voice very nearly envelopes him with a warmth of her own. This time, his voice is lighter, and he can gradually meet her gaze again. ]
You're a bold woman, aren't you?
Edited 2017-12-30 07:24 (UTC)
(( from here ))
[ Their proximity doesn't escape his notice. If anything, as the seconds pass, Percival grows more acutely aware of just how close she is-- how the edge of her shapely hip nudges his own as they walk, how her chest presses into his arm. It makes it difficult to keep his composure, despite the effects of the confection ensuring that he's not pulling away anytime soon. ]
My hair is in perfectly good condition! Where did you hear such a foolish thing?
[ Even if she's just joking, this is simply the kind of person he is. He gets wound up a bit too easily, unfortunately.
Still, he remains conscious of her comfort, and glances at her curiously. His voice grows gentler, even as his heartbeat quickens. The realization that he finds himself transfixed on the outline of her mouth, and later, down the trail of her neckline, stuns him enough into speechlessness. ]
[ Their proximity doesn't escape his notice. If anything, as the seconds pass, Percival grows more acutely aware of just how close she is-- how the edge of her shapely hip nudges his own as they walk, how her chest presses into his arm. It makes it difficult to keep his composure, despite the effects of the confection ensuring that he's not pulling away anytime soon. ]
My hair is in perfectly good condition! Where did you hear such a foolish thing?
[ Even if she's just joking, this is simply the kind of person he is. He gets wound up a bit too easily, unfortunately.
Still, he remains conscious of her comfort, and glances at her curiously. His voice grows gentler, even as his heartbeat quickens. The realization that he finds himself transfixed on the outline of her mouth, and later, down the trail of her neckline, stuns him enough into speechlessness. ]
(( from here ))
Being in the presence of mistletoe doesn't give anyone the right to invade on personal space. I'd be more careful if I were you.
[ Yona probably didn't sign up for a lecture, but if it this were outside the context of a plant that made him more agreeable to the idea, he might have reacted more aggressively.
As it stands, he can only sigh in resignation. It's not the night for such negativity, he supposes. ]
To answer your previous question, let us dance. [ Now, he offers her his hand. ]
Being in the presence of mistletoe doesn't give anyone the right to invade on personal space. I'd be more careful if I were you.
[ Yona probably didn't sign up for a lecture, but if it this were outside the context of a plant that made him more agreeable to the idea, he might have reacted more aggressively.
As it stands, he can only sigh in resignation. It's not the night for such negativity, he supposes. ]
To answer your previous question, let us dance. [ Now, he offers her his hand. ]
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