middaeg | chasing the sun ( semi-open )

Who: Lux Crownguard and others!
When: Throughout June
Where: Around town.
What: Quests and catch-all.
Warnings: N/A (will update if/when necessary)

o1. HAVE BIKE, WILL TRAVEL (talk travels).

[ Lux believes she's prepared for everything, and being a postwoman doesn't sound too hard. It could even be fun! What better way to get to know the city and the people living in it than by delivering mail. She's even dressed for the occasion, her hair tied back in a braid to keep it out of her way. A Demacian is always, always prepared—and for the most part, she is.

But Lux has never ridden a bicycle before. This is the first time she's seen one more than in passing, so that might put a damper on things. But she will not be deterred! It can't be any harder than riding a horse, right? That takes an immense amount of balance and upper body strength, so she should be fine.

Over the course of the first few days of the month, Lux can be find in various stages of either learning how to ride, wobbling slowly down the sidewalk (the mail bag is heavy and it's throwing off her balance), or simply pushing bicycle and bag like a cart while huffing. This poor girl could probably use training wheels, but they don't exist... or she's too stubborn to use them. Probably both. Help her or stay out of her way. ]

o2. HEARTS DANCE IN 3/4 TIME (arrangements for you).

[ Normally, Lux wouldn't be caught dead in a place like this. A respectable young lady like herself has a reputation to uphold, but there's no one here from Demacia to report back on what young Lady Crownguard chooses to do with her time. Which, as it turns out, is learning one of the local dances. So much could be said about a culture just by observing how they celebrate, and if asked, that's her reason for being here.

But honestly, it's been a long time since she's been able to enjoy something like this. The parties and galas around Snowdown were always so reserved, and as she got older, it became less about having fun, and more about who she would talk to. Who she would dance with. For once, she gets to decide, and that makes coming to this area of the city worth it.

Approaching the closest person she finds without a partner, she beams at them, looking like she's genuinely enjoying herself. ]

[ She probably won't step on your toes, at least. ]

o3. FITTING IN LIKE A GLOVE.

[ Keeping herself busy, Lux chalks up the odd feeling to fatigue. She goes to great pains in order to keep her emotions in check, and after years of mantras and meditation, it has become second nature to her. But for some reason, she finds it more difficult to keep things even keel. Lux may not be blowing up at others, but she can feel her mood fluctuate, and with it a very familiar sensation that she had assumed would have gone away with the change in her powers.

Feeling like she could lose control, like the magic flowing within might force its way to the surface if she isn't careful. She can't let that happen; even if she knows she isn't in danger here, Lux isn't going to shake that fear overnight.

Which is what brings her to the shopping district, and as she stands in front of the window display of a somewhat high-end boutique, she vaguely fidgets with her hands, as if trying to make a decision. That was always where it started in the past, her light bubbling to the surface and shimmering unnaturally underneath her skin. She could deal with the physical discomfort, but she can't let people see her like that. But... ]

[ There she goes, mumbling to herself. It's fine, no one is pay attention to her. Probably. ]

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[ yang's also helping the postal service out with mail delivery, and to no one's surprise, she also has a bike of her own to help her make her runs. she's strong enough to do it without one, but she's real big on bike riding and would rather get things done quicker and more efficiently.

she's on the way back to the post office to pick up her next bag when she notices someone else struggling in the near distance. she starts to gradually slow down, and when she realizes it's someone else delivering mail, pushing her bike and her mail like a cart... that's definitely not how that's supposed to work.

she stops in front of the poor girl, leans her bike against a nearby wall, and puts a hand on her hip. ]

No offense, but you look like you could use a little help.

[ This would have been much easier if she had her horse. Starfire would have been a huge help, and while Lux doesn't go a day without missing her companion, that is especially true now. How do people do this and keep from wobbling all over the place? The weight from her mail bag makes this nearly impossible. Maybe she just isn't cut out for this type of career—but a Crownguard refuses to throw in the towel!

So when this stranger offers commentary, Lux puts on a thin smile. No offense, she says. Haha, okay. This is fine, just puncture her pride a bit, miss. Stopping, she holds her bicycle steady, looking like she wants to politely die right here. ]

Ah, what— [ Deep breath, don't sound winded. ] What gave you that... idea?

[ This is the worst. Please tell her where the nearest rock she can crawl under is. ]

[ no offense means no offense, don't you know!!!!!! smh, yang. but yeah, she can clearly tell this girl's having a hard time. blow to lux's pride aside, yang genuinely does want to help. ]

Don't worry about it! Everyone starts somewhere when it comes to learning how to ride a bike. It's actually not too bad once you get the hang of it, promise.

[ she offers the other girl a grin. ]

Name's Yang. Us postwomen need to stick together, yeah?

[ It's one thing to acknowledge that she's having a difficult time, but another thing entirely to admit that to a stranger. Clearly Yang means no harm, but try telling Lux's brain that. ]

I think it's... the weight. [ Give youself a chance to catch a breath, geez. ] It's hard to keep momentum.

[ She tries a smile. It's a little worn out, but still quietly appreciative. ]

I'm Lux. And yeah. I guess you're right.

Yeah, that'll do it.

[ yang senses she's tired. maybe walking her through riding a bike would be kind of taxing. ]

So... If this is your last mail run for the day, how about we grab something to eat? I can show you what I know afterwards, when my stomach's not grumbling.

[ she grins and points to herself with her thumb. ] You can trust me. I've been biking for years.

[ She's a tiny mage, cut her some slack. Lux isn't built like a boulder like her brother is. But the offer earns Yang a quietly thankful smile. This sort of job does work up an appetite. ]

Food sounds wonderful. I have a few packages to return. No one was around to sign for them... And a few more letters to bring back.

[ Were people just giving her things to take back to the post office? Yes, yes they were. She couldn't just say no! ]

[ lux is pretty tiny. yang is built -- not as built as garen is, obviously, but she stronk. she's going to take a wild guess and say that lux is a witch and probably real good with magic, but maybe that'll reveal itself in time. ]

Same here. We can drop them off together and grab a bite after.

[ she gestures towards the post office with her head as she goes to retrieve her bike again. ] Let's go?

[ It's difficult to let her pride patch itself up from that devastating blow earlier, but Lux seems willing to try. She gives the other blond a friendly smile. ]

Lead the way.

[ More because she's going to be slow pushing this thing back than anything else. ]

[ it wasn't that bad! at least, that's what yang would think if she knew. she lets lux lug the bike around, though. yang decides to do the same. better than speeding off and leaving her in the dust. ]

If I'm right, the post office isn't far from here?

[ Good luck convincing her of that, Yang. Lux gives her a brief nod. ]

It's up toward the top of this hill.

[ Whoever decided it would be a good idea to build it there of all places was a sadist. ]

Well that's...inconvenient.

[ super inconvenient!! but no sense fussing over it. they just need to go and get it done, loathe as she is to push this package up the hill. ]

So...Lux, right? Did you just get here too?

[ And now maybe Yang understands why Lux is pushing her bicycle like a cart. She's already shaky on riding it, and trying to do that up a hill is just asking for trouble. ]

I've been here for a little over a month now. [ It still feels weird to say. Her gaze flicks toward the girl beside her. ] Were you one of the new arrivals? I don't think I've seen you around.

[ she nods. ]

Yup, I was. Just got here not too long ago.

[ obviously. ] How's life been here? I know it's only been a month, but that's a month longer than me.

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