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Maiuril Open Log and Catch-All [OPEN]

Who: Berserker (Cú Chulainn Alter) and various
When: Throughout Maiuril
Where: Various places
What: Many things
Warnings: None so far, check thread headers for specific warnings

[ 1. Ashes to ashes again ]

[ The rains from last month means that Berserker has yard work to handle. Weeds to pull, flowers to plant, and more. Of course this means he's in the front yard of his house, completely bare from the waist up. He only has on a pair of worn trousers and sturdy work boots. The side benefit of the weather is that he can warm himself doing this. It also means that his scars are on full display, for better or worse.

Berserker notices he's being watched and lifts his head. He yanks up a hardy weed that normally needs a tool for removal without putting much effort into it, then drops it with an annoyed grunt. ]

What? Is there a problem here?

[ 2. The sunlight that shines overhead - NSFW potential option ]

[ Again, it's warm enough he can take advantage of the sunlight. This time, he ventures away from his home to the rooftops of the outer city. It's mostly abandoned and sparsely populated, which means that Berserker sunbathing nude on a rooftop is unlikely to be noticed.

Unlikely, but not impossible. He lays flat on his stomach, his scarred wings stretched out to catch the most sun. His tail covers his butt, at least, though it's obvious he's completely naked. He raises his head, realizing he's not alone, to cast an annoyed glance back over his shoulder. ]

Why are you here? Go somewhere else.

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Problem?

[ Why is it automatically assumed that someone has a problem? Judar can't figure it out.

Though it really is a nice day. He'd been walking around, able to enjoy that there was a good amount of sun again, without the prickle of some winter coat making it uncomfortable. The fact that one of his neighbors was outside, topless and hard working, was a benefit to the day. A somewhat distracting benefit, but it's not as if he was in the rush to do anything. ]

A very well-built and attractive dragon is working outside, with muscles that can be seen and appreciated. I can't see any way that it's a problem. Especially for a neighbor.

[ If that's wrong, he can make up for it. ]

If there's anything you're having trouble getting a grip on, I can give it a controlled growth boost. The faun benefit of nature magic.

[ As useless as it seems to be in battle, as far as he can tell. ]

( the outer city... well, there's not much for lio to do but explore his surroundings. the understanding that he will be able to one day fly around is somewhat encouraging, though some of his changes have been gentle to him so far. he's aware that there are dangers out here, but he's positive he get his bearings straight without exposing himself to too many problems. jumping from roof to roof is the best way to travel, keeping him somewhat safe, and by wearing less clothes (a white shirt that doesn't hide the feathers peeking out and his black pants with the straps) he can keep somewhat cool in the nice weather.

whether the sunbathing dragon is one of those dangers, though...?

well, he is naked. even lio can tell that. is that the threatening part, he's not really sure. )

Am I blocking the sun?

( he checks. doesn't seem like it, though. )

[ Berserker narrows his eyes with a huff through his nose. ]

I'm not out here to be gawked at.

[ He's shirtless for practical reasons. He tosses the weed he'd pulled up aside with a shrug. His focus remains mostly on his work, yanking up another hardy weed as he talks. ]

It's too soon to tell if anything needs help. Most of this has only just been planted.

[ Considering he has weaponized his nudity previously to get people to leave him alone, it is potentially threatening. For now, he doesn't move much. He looks Lio over with indifferent eyes. A harpy, maybe...? Or a chimera, perhaps. Still in the early stages of transformation, the poor bastard. ]

No. But I came out here to be alone. [ Berserker pauses as he rolls over onto one side, tail draping over his hip to keep himself somewhat decent. ] Why are you even here?

( his attention goes from berserker's face to his tail, where he then immediately looks up at the sky instead. something about staring at it brings him some odd comfort and settles his nerves, though he's not exactly anxious about anything in particular. )

It may sound strange, but I've been feeling restless while walking in the streets. Being around people, too.

( lio rolls his shoulders, letting out one long and slow breath. )

Alone, huh. ( he snorts softly. ) Sunbathing?

[ There's something to be said about being in the presence of a predator, even with one as indifferent as Berserker is. He still exudes an aura of danger, mostly due to how cold his gaze is (his general size doesn't help, either). ]

I understand. [ His instincts make him less than personable -- even without the help of his transformation, he was never much for people. ] There's no peace to be found in the city.

[ As for the question, Berserker grunts in annoyance. ]

Obviously. Being cold-blooded is in a pain in the ass. This is the best way to warm myself...Clothes only get in the way.

( he remembers the lizards that crawled around in the desert, how they sat in the sun... they also enjoyed being near the burnish camp; after all, a place full of people wielding fire would be heaven for anything cold-blooded.

anyways, berserker is certainly big! maybe the biggest monster he's seen, yet lio isn't feeling particularly fearful. not yet, anyway. he's not one to back down in the first place. )

I'm not used to feeling cold. ( and he's not a huge fan; the chill makes him feel sluggish as well, but probably not to the same extent berserker probably feels. ) I had a lot of experience working with fire.

( that's a pretty simple explanation, as lio crouches down, leaning forward to let the sun cover the top of his head and his shoulders. )

... I'm guessing not a lot of people willingly head out to this part of the city. Is it really that dangerous?

[ It's a bit weird to talk to a stranger like this when he's laying around naked. If Lio's not bothered by it, he's not going to go to the trouble of covering himself up. He shifts to lay on his back, looking up at the sky. Laid bare as he is with his tail alongside him now, the extent of his transformation is even more clear. ]

Yes. Shades will get in here sometimes and if you aren't capable of fighting them, it's easy to get infected or even killed.

[ Berserker closes his eyes. It's clear he doesn't view Lio as a threat at all. ]

Who are you, anyway? I'm Ciarán Cú.

[ In his state of undress, it feels like the course of a normal conversation skipped a few steps. ]

No, it's just a benefit for those around you.

[ Even if Judar's version of being 'around' is literally being a door or two away, and having plenty of opportunities to pass by. He knows well enough that this was the dragon being very practical. ]

Mm, I didn't mean that. Though go ahead and grab me later on for that if it seems like anything needs it. I meant that if any of those weeds have been snapping off before you can get the roots up, I can give a controlled growth so it'll just grow at the top for a better attempt.

Ah, are those what I saw lumbering about?

( they reminded him of shells or husks. he felt sympathy towards the ones that looked more or less resigned to their fate, shambling about while keeping their heads down--- some humanoid, some monstrous. either way, he felt that he was safe while bouncing from rooftop to rooftop. )

I can't imagine any of them catching me.

( and lio isn't particularly offended or surprised by berserker's nudity. his eyes may occasionally linger, but he's naked for a reason. it's not like he wanted someone to ogle him, right? )

Lio Fotia. ( a beat, then: ) I assume you're more than capable of fighting them off, if they somehow happened to reach you here.

More than likely, yes. Glowing white eyes...As long as you can outrun them, you're safe.

[ He doesn't open his eyes as he talks, content to bask in the sun like this. Even if Lio were ogling him, he can't particularly mind that, either; it's not as if he doesn't know he's easy on the eyes (and, you know, naked). Lio is probably the best company he's had in this sort of circumstance and a nice change from someone panicking and trying to get Berserker to cover up.

He finally opens his eyes, looking over at Lio. ]

And you're right. They're no threat to me. [ He sits up and leans back on his hands, folding his wings in some. ] ...You're a recent arrival, I take it. So what are you? If you know for certain, that is.

[ Berserker was a stubborn idiot when he arrived and refused to let the Coven test him, so his transformation into a dragon was a surprise. ]

Edited 2020-05-10 03:42 (UTC)

( it's more that cú looks so different that it's hard for him to not try to trace scale on his body... or perhaps his eyesight has slowly become better that he can fixate on each one with little difficulty. he wouldn't be surprised if some of those features were somehow part of him all this time and not a product of his monstrous heritage. but no, he's not going to go out of his way to proclaim modesty. it seems like wasted energy... )

I am. And harpy, I believe.

( again, those feathers peek out. his ears, slightly pointed. )

I suspect the next round of changes won't be as kind to me as the first ones.

( he has no fear. he might also be an idiot in being too cocky. )

Do you know many harpies?

[ His scales glitter in the sunlight as he arches his chest forward to stretch, reflecting crimson over the black base. ]

Not really. I've known a couple...And you're in for a rough time. [ Berserker's wings and tail came in on the same month -- not a pleasant sensation. ] You're still lacking your wings...And don't get too attached to your human feet.

[ All the harpies he'd known of had talons, not exactly the easiest thing to deal with. ]

You're noticed the mental changes, too, haven't you? Those will get worse, too, if you're not Bonded.

( beautiful scales. those colors are certainly his aesthetic, despite the blonde and the white.

lio snorts lightly, folding his arms across his chest. the desire to stay high above the ground extended beyond practical and sensible; the perspective felt natural and comfortable on a level close to his core. if anything, it happened to be the best and right way to travel for this moment. )

Wings don't sound awful. ( he could fly as a burnish, he's used to that sort of thing. maybe not with feathery appendages. ) And I'm sure I can handle having... talons down there...

( he grumbles, staring at his legs for a beat longer, before returning his eyes back to the sunbather. )

You're not the first one to warn me about going bondless. ( and it's not that his confidence is shaken or anything, but: ) Are the effects really that bad?

Yes...At least they were for me. I lost control of myself and nearly attacked someone I considered an ally. [ Much more than that now, but that's besides the point. ] I know what I'm capable of, so I couldn't risk losing control like that again.

[ Berserker simply shrugs. ]

Find someone you trust, even if it's just temporary. It's better than the alternative.

Edited 2020-05-15 04:32 (UTC)

( how sobering. lio's not exactly how threatening he might be once he hits the point where he doesn't change any longer, especially when compared to cú, but if it's not worth the risk? well, he'll go as long as he can, but the dragon in front of him probably knows best. )

Trusting people is the hard part. Doesn't matter how short or long I'd have to do it, I've had enough problems putting my faith in others.

( with the exception of at least three. )

... you look comfortable and warm.

...I understand that. I took on my first Bond with the only person I trusted with the task.

[ Mm, but enough about that. It's been nearly a year since that incident happened. It's not the last time he lost control, but the incidents are few and far between (and not without some sort of coercion). ]

I am...It's why I'm out here. [ He tilts his head to the side slightly. ] You don't have to stay so far away from me. You can come closer.

[ He's in a generous mood if he's offering a ... sort of invitation like that. ]

( being in someone else's space is hard for him, and it doesn't even start with the tendencies of the monster he'll eventually have to embrace. a strong nesting instinct is pretty far away, but the very mild desire to push back exists. not in terms of completely isolating himself, but to... establish his space.

still? he's not going to dismiss an invitation like this. for starters, the other man looks strong and if he didn't want to speak with him in the first place, he could've done something about much sooner than this. that, and cú looks strong. very much so. it's probably why he nods and settles down cross-legged after a moment, just within arms reach. )

Is this fine?

( lio continues to watch, observe, with... a little more interest. nothing left untouched with the eyes. )

[ Lio's lingering gaze doesn't go unnoticed. He's already in a particularly good mood, so why not encourage the attention he's being given? A smirk tugs at his lips for a moment as he looks over at the harpy. ]

You can come closer than that, if you want...And if you're that curious, you don't have to keep your hands to yourself.

[ A little coy for someone normally so direct. It almost feels like an invitation into a trap. ]

( he knows. of course he knows, this man isn't stupid. but what he doesn't know is that lio had always been human and always been interested in certain types. not necessarily personality-wise, but being around a particular blue-haired idiot for so long...? he's not embarrassed by this fact, but that interest hadn't lived long enough before he found himself outside of a mirror.

this is not the appropriate place for that to blossom.

lio does get closer, but his hand stays firmly glued to his lap. he clenches his jaw, narrows his eyes... )

Curious? About what?

( he feels as if he's staring at a bear trap, ready to stick his hand in and touch the center. only this is not a bear. )

My body and the changes its been through. I saw the way you were looking at my scales...Are you curious to know what they feel like?

[ A very dangerous game to play, but perhaps it's a reward for Lio being decent company. Sometimes the things he does aren't malicious and only appear that way. ]

[He doesn't get out in the daylight much, not anymore, but he's passing by in the shade of building opposite when he catches the other person's eye and briefly pauses to observe. Berserker is familiar to him, thoug he couldn't say that they know one another.]

No.

[They do just keep meeting like this, don't they?]

Would you accept an extra pair of hands?

( lio's face darkens, and after a few moments of hearing his heart pound inside his chest: )

Yeah, I am.

( reaching over, he holds his hand over the other man's leg, maintaining a cautious and wary eye. )

And you're not going to try to eat me if I satisfy my curiosity?

( he says it jokingly, but a part of him wonders where he lies on some kind of food chain. ~~is he light meat?~~ )

[ He's familiar with the behavior of vampires -- he's Bonded to one, after all -- so the way Red Wine keeps to the shade doesn't particularly surprise him. The other man isn't unfamiliar to him, so his offer isn't met with outright hostility, at least. ]

Are you going to insist if I say no?

[ Berserker's not going to say no, if only because pulling weeds is an annoying task. ]

[ Lio's reactions are cute, enough for him to flash his sharp teeth in a toothy grin for a moment. It's rare that someone is so foolish, yet confident enough to actually take him up on his more ridiculous offers. Berserker remains still, though, with his gaze on the other man. ]

No...I might bite, but only if you like that sort of thing.

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