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[lostinshadows]

Who: Lavi & You
When: Second half of Aereuer
Where: Aefenglom
What: Memories and a quest
Warnings: N/A


[A. Dream A Little Dream]

[Anyone who wanders through the Looking Glass House might not be too familiar with this mirror. The frame is adorned with a quill and a hammer. There isn’t too much on this frame, still fresh from a new arrival, simply giving off a faint silvery light. Yet, should someone touch it, they would soon find themselves being tugged inside.]

[1. A Touching Soul (of I Love You)]
[The moment you enter the mirror, you’ll find yourself in what seems to be a ruined castle with giant plants all around. They all seem to be growling, hungry for fresh meat—for whatever they can get their vines on. Teeth can be seen in the flowers as their petals spreads apart, almost salivating. Their vines writhes against the ground, cracking through the floors as if trying to find more prey to capture.

Captured by these flowers are Lavi and another boy, his white hair stark even among the red masses. Despite the ruckus the plants are making, there’s the distinct sounds of fighting in the background, explosions that causes the walls to tremble and debris to fall. A few crashes around them, enough to cause the ground to tremble and the floor to crack even more.]

They’re making a lot of sounds. [The white-haired boy speaks up as the sounds of fighting continues on around them.

Even Lavi stops struggling, trying to hear.]

Fighting…?

[Unfortunately, before Lavi can try to hear more, he ends up getting swallowed by one of the flowers, causing the redhead to panic with one hand sticking out.]

Lavi!

[The other boy shouts out while Lavi flails his hand around.]

[2. “Comrade”]

[It’s a crumbled room.

There is debris of a table scattered around the floor. In the air, there’s a dice-like prison holding a green-haired girl and another young man whose arm is in a sling. However, the focus isn’t on those two. No, rather the focus is on the white-haired boy cloaked in white while holding a broad sword in his right hand.

Just a few feet ahead, a young girl is cradling a man against her chest. The man is bleeding, a strange ring of stigmata circling around his body while blood dripped from his mouth. The girl’s lips slowly curls upward as Lavi becomes free of his own prison, a strange purplish mark stretching from the middle of his face and just beneath his left eye. However, the change in him can be felt.

Almost empty.]

Allen. Something sad has come to my attention. It looks like Lavi’s heart has just died…Now, if you want to save Lenalee and the human, you’ll have to kill that, Allen.

[Lavi charges forward, a significant amount of strength in his punches and kicks as he forces Allen back. There isn’t a change to Lavi’s demeanor, seeming determined on beating Allen up even as the boy crashes into the floor hard enough to form a small crater. It doesn’t seem to matter to him that Allen isn’t fighting back.

Something is spurring Lavi on. Lenalee’s cries can be heard around them as she screams at Lavi to stop.

He does—only because Allen stabs his broadsword through him, stretching from the side of his chest and through his stomach.]

[B. Changes]

[Waking up has been…interesting.

Mostly because anyone who walks by will find Lavi tugging on a long pair of rabbit ears that has him torn between grimacing and wanting to cry. He was not expecting this.

He figured he wasn’t a witch considering he took that test and all, but a rabbit?

Lavi feels like this is life’s cruel trick.

All those times of being called a rabbit for it now to to come true…]

…Guess there are worst changes.

[A grumble and a pout as he tugs on the ears.]

[C. Wilde Quest #1: Out of the City]

[Considering that Lavi is still fairly new and can’t be left alone, he’s still being watched by an experienced Witch. Still, it gives Lavi a chance to be out of the city for a while and it doesn’t hurt to see why they needed some help. It also offers him more of a chance to learn about the Cwyld that he’s heard a bit before.

So, Lavi can be found providing aid for those who need it. The old panda taught him some basic first aid, after all. Other times, he can even be found sitting in front of a group of people, telling them some kind of story. Or, even sing, though he isn’t quite confident in that as well as his storytelling abilities or first aid. If needed, he would even fight.

Still, when he sees you, he gives a wave.]

Mind helping out, too?

[D. Wildcard]

[Want to plot something out? Feel free to PM me or hit me up at seabutterfly]

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[twilightskey]

[Roxas is no stranger to going out into possibly hostile lands to retrieve things, so going out into the Wilde to find plant clippings and seeds to bring back was something he felt fairly confident doing.]

[While outside the city, he notices the red-haired Puca, giving a nod before approaching.]

Yeah, I don't mind. Do you need help with anything?

[lostinshadows]

[A small blink at the sight of him but moving on--]

Just passing out some food for the people. We need someone who can help administer first aid, too.

[twilightskey]

[Roxas is indeed a sight; slightly longer, wilder hair, claws instead of fingernails, canine ears and a curled tail, both of which is covered in grey and white fur. He does his best not to fidget under the scrutiny as he nods.]

I can help pass out food. Other than wrapping bandages I don't know a lot of first aid.

[And he can't cast any Curaga spells right now.]

[lostinshadows]

[The first thing that comes to mind is a werewolf, but Lavi...gets the idea that it isn't quite that simple.]

Food it is then!

[He holds up a bag of boxed foods.]

There's still a lot of people around here who're hungry.

[twilightskey]

[In truth his turnskin form is that of an akita, but it definitely looks like a werewolf! His ear flicks as he looks over the boxed foods.]

I'll bet. It's a lot of work being out here.

A-2

[darkcharge]

[ Now Vanitas himself isn't all that particularly nosy. He isn't going around from mirror to mirror to see different memories. The reality is, he is looking for specific people. However he isn't the only one doing the same thing now is he? Now he doesn't have strong feelings about his height, but when someone things to bump into him he does loose his balance. A hand shoots out to catch himself, instead pressing upon the glass of the mirror.

It really hadn't been intentional, but now he's trapped. What an odd coincidence that this would be Lavi's memory, though that's not entirely evident just yet. Instead Vanitas takes a moment to really look around. Get a feel for the surroundings.

What he finds is actually intriguing. People being held captive? A white-haired boy standing there with a ridiculously large sword. Clearly he had been facing off against the other two. Had one fallen? Is that why the girl is distraught? Don't think he hasn't caught sight of the color of her eyes and the way that she says human as if she isn't one herself. ]

Someone sure has some interesting tales to tell.

[lostinshadows]

[It takes a brief moment for Lavi to realize that someone had entered his mirror. It would be nice to have the option to choose which memories would play, but in his opinion, this is one of the better ones. The "safer" ones. There were secrets he held, of course, but secrets he wanted no one to know.

At least this one takes place outside of what's happening instead of the battle he had in his mind during this time. It's odd, really. Having two sets of memories taking place roughly at the same time while he supposedly lost his "heart".

Hearing Vanitas' voice only has his lips curling up into a smile.]

Not as interesting as yours.

[The memory Lavi stills only for a moment with that sword through him before he resumes the attack. The sword hasn't hurt him. Of course it wouldn't. It would never hurt a human.

The girl's laughter fills the air.]

It won't work with that anti-demon sword that doesn't kill him, you know?! Lavi lost his "heart"; it's not like he's been possessed, okay? If you're going to attack, you're going to have to use your left hand's Edge, Allen!

[darkcharge]

[ Wouldn't be something to see what had been happening inside of Lavi's little mind at this point? A shame Vanitas doesn't rightfully know. Though the comment from the other merits a bit of a scoff. ]

Nothing is all that interesting about one's final moments.

[ As Vanitas himself had been resigned, yes. That entire affair had been of his own making. This... This is something vastly different. There's something else going on here. Anti-demon sword that doesn't hurt humans. That is interesting. Also aggravating. Seems like the little girl is making it so that this Allen character is forced to actually kill Lavi. So then how did she manage to remove Lavi's heart... ]

This is quite something. Did you know, where I come from, losing one's heart is a very real thing that can happen to anyone? Some even gave it up willingly, of course. Yet even without their heart the body still moved and acted of its own accord, driven only by sheer willpower.

[ Vanitas glances towards the present-day Lavi. A slight smirk forms on his own lips. ]

An interesting thing, losing your heart. Did she take it? Or did you simply give up?

[lostinshadows]

[His mind is a mess, like everyone else's.]

A lot can be said about a person from their final moments.

[Just saying.

He doesn't say anything at first, eye trailing upward to where Lenalee and Chaoji are. He can see those candles pointed at them slowly melt away, revealing drills that seems ready to drive themselves through the two. Then his eye trails over to Vanitas as he speaks. Losing one's heart can mean many things. For Vanitas, it's a literal thing.

For Lavi--]

In a simple sense, you can say my conscience died. [He taps his own forehead with his thumb, lips still curved up into a smile.] That little girl you see, Road, likes to play mind tricks. She played a rather mean one on me and I ended up 'dying'.

[darkcharge]

Maybe that really depends on the person and their state of mind.

[ Also just saying.

Yes, for Vanitas the loss of a heart may be a literal thing. However it isn't so different is it? For him losing a heart means losing the essence of what makes someone who they are. That doesn't necessarily mean the loss of memory, not if the person becomes a Nobody. ]

Ah. You don't seem overly disturbed or ashamed by any of this. Or is it that you dealt with it all right and proper?

[ Van's gaze shifts back to the girl. ]

And why is it that she selected you?

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[lightblooming]

[ A woman with ice-like dragon features steps forward, tilting her head a little at his question. She isn't sure if she can agree yet, not until she knows she can help him.

The wings on her back twitch a little, and she points to herself. ]

What is it that you need help with?

[ She feels so limited in this world without her magic. What if it's that he needs help with? ]

[lostinshadows]

[Oooh, pretty dragon lady~!

Lavi visibly perks up at the sight of her, grinning.]

Just with some first aid, fighting, or even entertaining the people. We can use all the help we can get to help these people.

[lightblooming]

I'm mostly experience in fighting. But... is there anything that you needed help with in particular?

[ There's always help needed with the monsters outside of the city, and that's what she's mostly focused on when she can help out. But, what about Lavi? Was there something he was having trouble with? ]

[lostinshadows]

Me personally?

[He shakes his head, somewhat amused.]

Nope. Just asking for help to help out the rest of these folks. I'm fine.

[lightblooming]

Of course. [ That's what she was here for. ] ... But, it may be better if we work together to take on those creatures outside. They're smarter than they look.

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[oathkeeper]

[When Sora came wandering through the Looking Glass house he hadn't expected to be drawn to so many different mirrors. Everything feels dreamy and hazy like none of it is real so he can't help but reach out to a simple mirror that seems to draw him in. His fingertips touch the surface of the glass only to ripple and throw Sora into a scene he wasn't expecting.

Sora isn't entirely sure yet but that seems to be Lavi. The sweltering and salivating plants look extremely gross and despite it being a memory that he can't touch Sora seems to jump from his place when he thinks a plant is touching him.]

Ahh-!! Ew! Gross! Gross-!!

[He takes several steps back and frowns.]

What's going on?!

[Who is that boy with Lavi? Are they getting EATEN by the plants?!]

Hey!!

[lostinshadows]

[Oh hey, he knows you.

Lavi doesn't like this memory in the simple sense that he has nightmares about these plants. It was one of the worst times of his life. Still, he reaches out to grab Sora by the shoulder, gently tugging him back.]

Hey, don't freak out. It's not like any of this can hurt you.

[oathkeeper]

[Despite what is said to him Sora flails when he's tugged backwards and then grabs a hand onto Lavi so he doesn't wobble off balance too much. He's okay, of course.]

Lavi-? [Sora frowns.] Are you sure? Is this something that's happened to you before?

[lostinshadows]

Yup!

[Grin grin.]

Gotta say though, getting eaten by a plant was not the best time of my life.

[He looks back at the memory as Allen shouts to the memory Lavi.]

Calm down and do what I say!

Are you crazy?! I'm gonna get eaten if I calm down!

[The memory continues to move on, undisturbed by their presence. Lavi makes a face as the memory briefly shows the memory Lavi inside of flower, trying not to let it crush him and make him into its dinner. Around them, they can practically feel the plant's saliva.]

[oathkeeper]

[The memory flash of Lavi inside the flower almost getting crushed by the plant's insides and saliva has Sora making an uncomfortable noise. It's almost like the saliva and pressure is on him too!]

Yeah, really! This is way too close for comfort! How did you guys get out?

[And please hurry he's totally getting wigged out.]

Yuck!

B!

[darkestbefore]

Lavi!

[ That shock of red hair is familiar, even if she hadn't seen it since her dreams of the underground city. She hadn't realized he'd also found himself here in the actual city.

A bright smile on her face, she hurries towards him to greet him, only to slow to a stop before him when she takes in his expression - and the way he tugs unhappily on his ears. ]

Are you alright? Are you hurt?

[lostinshadows]

Yona?

[A blink as he looks up.

Oh, it is her! He thought she was still part of the dream.]

Yeah, I'm fine. Just...got some new ears.

[He's a literal rabbit now.]

[darkestbefore]

[ Her gaze drifts up to where he's still tugging at them, eyeing them curiously. ]

I see that! You must be... oh, what did he call them again? Oh! A puca, right? Do they hurt? You seem unhappy...

[lostinshadows]

Doesn't hurt, but this kind of hits the nail on the head.

[Considering his nickname and all.

He finally lets go of his ears.]

Kinda wish I was a witch instead.

[darkestbefore]

[ She reaches up, as if to touch them, and then remembers herself and stops, pulling her hand back sheepishly. ]

Do you? Why?