middaeg | [Open] No Dawn, No Day, I'm Always In This Twilight

Who: Roxas and YOU!
When: All throughout April
Where: Various
What: Catch-All for April: Cometflies, Quests, and a Feral Full Moon
Warnings: Warnings for possible violence in one of the prompts

A - A Falling Star Fell From Your Heart And Landed In My Eyes (April 3rd)
[Roxas hasn't really seen a meteor shower before, so when the sky lights up with the bright lights, he can't help but pause what he's doing and enjoy the view. It's peaceful to watch, and the smile on his face doesn't fade for a while.]

[Eventually, he notices the little cometflies around. He holds out a hand, chuckling as one of them lands on his finger. But his ears stand up straight when he notices his finger change to a soft blue colour. Trying not to dislodge the little bug, he turns to his nearest companion.]

Uh, is that normal?

B-1 - I Took The Stars From Our Eyes, And Then I Made A Map...
[Having taken quite a liking to the Coven's gardening lessons last month, Roxas readily signs up to help with Pile's Plantagorium. He's not a witch, so he's pretty useless in terms of the magical care of plants, but he does his best to make sure the plants are properly watered and cared for. Given the way his ears perk and his tail slowly wags while he works, he's clearly enjoying himself.]

[If you're in need of any help with taking care of any plants, Roxas is here to lend a hand or offer some pointers. And sometimes, if he's working one of the later shifts, he can be found sitting on one of the rooftop garden benches, watching the sun set calmly.]

B-2 - ...And Knew That Somehow I Could Find My Way Back
[Perhaps, however, you're one of the adventurous ones who've agreed to venture beyond the Wall and into the Wilde. If so, you might see Roxas on your own venture out into the wilderness beyond the city. He has his two Keyblades, Oathkeeper and Oblivion, strapped to his back as he explores in the wilderness. He's not a botanist by any stretch, but he's memorized a couple of the plants from the greenhouses the Coven. That, and sometimes he's just drawn to the scent of the various flowers he stumbles across.]

Hey... you think this is one we can take back with us?

[There's so many new scents out beyond the Wall... he tries to stay focused, but like a curious dog, he can't help exploring sometimes. And that may or may not prove problematic outside the city.]

C - But Then It Stopped, And I Was In The Darkness, So Darkness I Became (April 8)
[Roxas has been doing his best to deal with his transformations, but three months in this world has seen some worrying changes. The physical changes were easy to get used to, but the ones that caught Roxas the most off-guard were the instinctual ones. The ones that made him act in odd ways without thinking about it. Most were mostly embarrassing or non-consequential, but these instinctual urges made him worry, and talking with his friends about them did little to ease those worries. He tries to weather this information calmly, but deep down it scares him. What scares him the most is the thought of these instincts coming up unbidden, taking over and directing his actions entirely.]

[Perhaps it's these worries that put him on edge the day of the full moon. He's quieter than normal, and spends a lot of time in his room. When he's spotted around the house, he's distracted, often lost in thought. Just before supper, he goes on a walk, stating to any who ask that he wants to try and clear his mind.]

[His housemates will realize that Roxas doesn't come back that evening. And as the full moon rises in the sky, his transformations hit him harder than any month before.]

[With the moon full as it is, Roxas has shifted into a more animalistic form; still humanoid in shape, but with fur covering most of his body, his hands looking more like humanoid paws, his face replaced with a muzzle, and legs twisted into a digitigrade form. He looks less like a human and more like a humanoid Akita Inu, with brindled grey and white fur. And judging by the way he wanders aimlessly, sniffing at his surroundings and growling lowly, it looks like he's not fully in control of his body or mind right now.]

[If any try to approach him, he'll turn to them and bare his fangs, letting out a deep, gutteral growl. It will definitely look fierce, but the way his eyes grow wide, his ears angle back, how his tail tucks between his legs, and how his body shifts between retreating backwards and taking steps forward to snap at whoever's approached him? Those familiar with dog behaviours will realize that this isn't just aggression, but fear. This is a scared dog-monster, one who might not hesitate to snap at any perceived threat.]

D - Wildcard
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[The calling of his name causes him to perk his head, but rather than respond with recognition, his hackles raise higher and he bares his fangs even more. He snaps at Kor, but doesn't rush at him or try to lunge.]

[In fact, he's taking steps away from him, and a whine touches his growls. He looks as if he's preparing for Kor to strike him, or attack in some way.]

[That's a reaction he wasn't expecting. Why is Roxas growling at him?]

Whoa, whoa! Roxas, come on, it's me, Kor!

[Kor takes a wary step forward, just one.]

Don't you recognize me?

[There doesn't look to be any recognition in Roxas's eyes as Kor steps forward. He growls deeply, whole body tensing before he lets out a sharp bark, lunging forward to snap at Kor.]

W-wha?!

[Kor reflexively leaps back as Roxas lunges at him, not wanting to have a bite taken out of him on this night.]

Roxas?! What gives, we're friends! Friends don't bite friends, at least not without asking first!

[Sorry, Kor, but it looks like those new instincts of his have hijacked his reasoning for the moment, seeing Kor as a threat rather than a friend. He barks out again, lunging as Kor leaps back.]

[His teeth snap at empty air, but he snarls in Kor's direction.]

Look, Roxas... I don't wanna fight you...

[Kor's trying to remain calm here. He knew enough about wild animals to know that many of them acted out of fear, not aggression.

...But Roxas didn't really seem to be listening to reason here. It barely even seemed like Roxas was even in there...]

But I guess you're not gonna listen to that, huh?

[Sadly, it doesn't look like it. When Kor spoke up, Roxas barked again, and he claws at the ground before lunging again, fangs flashing.]

[Better move, or react fast, Kor!]

[Kor was fast and had good reflexes at least, so when Roxas lunges at him, Kor dodges out of the way.]

C'mon, is that all you got?

[Maybe he could tire Roxas out here... He just had to be careful not to tire himself out in the process.]

[Again his fangs snap at empty air. Roxas turns to Kor at his taunt, a deep growl rumbling in his throat before he lunges again. This time when he tries to snap, he swipes out with a claw at the same time.]

[Kor keeps focused on those jaws of Roxas, dodging again to make sure he doesn't get bitten. But he fails to fully account for the claw. He gets slashed in the arm.]

Gghhh...--!

[The wound wasn't deep at least, but he was bleeding. But it was going to take more than that to put Kor down!]

Sorry, buddy, you're asking for this now!

[He wasn't about to attack Roxas with his sword, so instead he throws a well-aimed punch at Roxas' face.]

[That punch is very well-aimed, and hits Roxas right in the snout. He yelps in pain, a high-pitched noise as he scrambles back, ears low and a whine in his throat.]

[He backs away several steps, tail lowering as he growls at Kor. But that punch seems to have been enough to spook him into not attacking again.]

[Kor lowers his fists, and instead covers his wound with his free hand. He wasn't about to chase Roxas down for another swing.]

Roxas... I know you're in there somewhere, and... I'm sure you don't want to hurt people. You can pull through whatever's happening to you right now.

[Roxas whimpers as he shakes out his head, ears lowering. He can smell the scent of blood in the air, as well as... someone familiar.]

[He lifts his head, and though his teeth are still bared, he sniffs at Kor. That... that's a familiar smell. He knows that smell. He whines at Kor.]

[Kor holds out his hand as Roxas comes over and sniffs him. He doesn't make any sudden moves besides that, keeping him calm and his breathing low.]

It's okay, Roxas. I know you're just scared right now... You're probably feeling and going through so much... But you don't have to be scared, okay? No matter what's happening to you, you're still gonna be you, and you're still gonna have people that care about you. And we'll be there for you.

[Roxas's ears flick, and he blinks at Kor. It's... hard to understand through the fog of his transformation, but that familiar smell and the slow movements convince Roxas to creep closer. He gets close enough to sniff at Kor's hand, actually pressing his nose to that hand.]

[He lets out another whine. This human... they seem safe.]

[Kor places his hand on Roxas' snout, gently resting it there.]

I dunno if you can even understand me right now, so I hope my feelings are reaching you. Never forget, no matter what happens. You're still Roxas, and nobody can take that from you. Not even another world trying to transform you into something else.

[He hesitates when that hand rests on his snout, but when no further pain comes Roxas lets out another whine, pushing into Kor's hand again. Though his ears are low, his tail does a small wag behind him.]

[He lets his hand sit there for a moment longer, just letting the quietness of the moment linger. It seemed like Roxas was starting to get his wits about him again, however briefly it might be.]

...You should find somewhere to hide until morning, Roxas. Somewhere nobody can bother you or make you feel threatened. Okay? At least until you feel better

[It's a small reprieve, but it helps to cut that fog from his mind. Roxas lets out a small snort, pushing his snout into Kor's hand again.]

[Someplace safe... he thinks he knows of a place. He gives Kor's hand a lick before he steps back, not looking as frazzled as before.]

[Kor holds up his hand and gives Roxas a small wave goodbye as he backs away. Yeah, he'll catch up with you later, Roxas. When you're feeling less hairy.]

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