[Open] Fledgling Form Times

[moneytwin]

Who: Vex'ahlia and YOU!
When: Full moon period at the start of Septeril
Where: Around Aefenglom
What: Dragon form change shenanigans!
Warnings: None to start, will update later!


She'd been lucky. The first full moon within the city upon her extended stay had not heralded any changes. Indeed, she'd experienced very few overt ones, the only tangible change she'd noticed being her eyes - gold, instead of brown.

But inevitably, a monster's time to shift rolls around with the next full moon, and finally, Vex's turn had arrived.

This is not the dragon form she'd had in Maiuril. Indeed, bulky form and scarlet scales are nowhere in sight! Instead, she is sleek and silver, with blue wings -- wings that were part feather, part webbed membrane. Feathers crest head and tail, while scales, hide, and downy fur cover a creature somewhat larger than a lion.

In this form she stays for the full moon period, and wastes no time making herself more comfortable. She does not go feral, but she does go wandering, and Vex'ahlia can be encountered in one of two places:

• Outside of the cottage home she shares with Sheva Alomar in Haven.
A small matter of not yet knowing how to open doors in this new form means she might be spotted climbing it via the external stair - all the better to reach the rooftop garden for sun. And for practicing falling with style. By which we mean jumping off with wings outstretched, much to the concern of a very bewildered bear below!

• Out at the Forge.
Known for two resident dragons (and recent bear arrival), regulars to the Forge may be confused by the sudden presence of an unfamiliar third! who is either relaxed outside, sprawled across the grassy lawn, or lurking atop the building proper as she gets used to navigating life with wings and a tail, as well as surprising arrivals with friendly (if unexpected) conversation.

Vex won't be venturing far beyond the city, and will avoid causing trouble in the Slums. However, wildcard encounters are also welcome!

(Feel free to hit me up via plurk at farlichu or on discord at Farli#5239 if you want to plot something beforehand! :)

Comments

[whomthebelltolls]

Such is the life of Monsters on the full moon. Turnskins seem to get it the worst during the full moon, so I suppose you can look on that bright side; you won't be waking up in a bush somewhere. [Still, Mirrorbound Witches are at their weakest on the full moon, and she certainly feels the pull of that, as well. It's actually something of a relief from the way the mana usually pounds in her head and makes the corner of her vision swim with shadows and shapes.]

I've known a couple dragons here... you're the first silver and blue one I've seen, as well as the first I can say that has feathers. [Pause.] But red... again? Were you red before? [She's pretty sure... she's never seen Vex here. ]

[moneytwin]

Oh really? My housemate is one. [a turnskin, that is] I think the only issue we've realised we need to address once we're regular shaped again is to make access to our home easier when in possession of paws and claws.

Hmm. I've heard one looks almost like an undead dragon, though I don't know that I've encountered that unfortunate soul myself. Otherwise, I know of only 2 others in a more direct fashion. [she curls her tail around her feet, letting the feather flumes at the end rest across her claws] And yes. When the mirror mishaps were occurring in Maiuril. The changes were inconsistent and rapid, and my colouring was a deep red.

[The long muzzle helps make the frown that forms more expressive] If I must be a monster, and must be a dragon, silver is by far preferable.

[whomthebelltolls]

Individuals are different, but as a whole, the consensus seems to be that turnskins are hit the hardest. Particularly those new to it... or Unbonded. But I am not one, and I only know... oh, a couple of them as Mirrorbound. Neither of which are particularly close to me. [Maria doesn't particularly care for Turnskins, especially the wolves. Then again, where she comes from... maybe that's not a surprise, if Vex ever learns about the horrors of Yharnam.]

There is one that has skeleton-shaped tattoos, if that's what you're talking about. [Eren, Maria knows pretty well. She hums thoughtfully, at the continued explanation, though, and doesn't elaborate on him.] ... I see, so you were caught up in that. [The May mirror mishaps were... something she does remember, albeit at the time, she was still reeling from... a different sort of dream.] It is curious that you were changed again when you came back... [She shakes her head.] I can't say I've known anyone personally who has had that happen to them. Though I'm not sure why it matters the color... do you not like red?

[Maria loves red, but it's a Cainhurst color.]

[moneytwin]

I see.. [that's an important detail, one to keep in mind] We'll have to talk about it once we're both changed back. I know Sheva is bonded, so that helps her somewhat, though I've not yet met them. She's the only turnskin I know at the moment. That I know of.

Really? How interesting.. I don't know if they're the one the fae-mirrorbound I spoke to was referring to, but I'll have to keep my eyes open for that. If the tattoos carry over onto his dragon form, that must be quite the sight. [then, a nod] I mostly have full recollection of it, though I really shouldn't have been surprised that the Coven still aren't entirely sure what caused it. Or, if they are, aren't prepared to share the details.

Red is a lovely colour. [her tail twitches up, then thumps the floor lightly, a steady beat of feathers with each flick] Red dragons, not so much. Where I'm from, reds are incredibly cunning and cruel. They have little regard for life, or the needs of anyone but themselves. Silver dragons are their natural rivals, and enemies.

[ And so am I, goes unspoken. ]

[then, in a far less somber tone:] I think I'd look better in gold, mind you. But silver is nice enough in colour. The blue feathers, I can't explain though.

[whomthebelltolls]

Bonds seem to make all the difference with regards to... just about everything about our position here. [Would that Maria hadn't recently lost her own. She's not going to talk too much about that, though.]

Though, as for the dragon... yes. I believe they do carry into his dragon form, so if you need to find him, he stands out quite well. They're heat spells, for the most part, if you're curious. [She's had to recharge a couple of them for him.] I can't say much about the dreams, however. I don't know that anyone knows much about them; what causes them, when they come on, all those sorts of things. The Coven is as lost as we are about a lot of our circumstances. [Sort of a fact of life that Maria has come to accept. She's never heard of dragons being... different based on color, though.]

Hm. Yet, you were a red dragon and seemed fine, I assume? The dragons here don't really seem to be influenced by things like coloration. They're just all separately elementally aligned... and otherwise just whomever they were before they became... scaled. I understand how the association may be a bit... unpleasant though. It's- [Why she doesn't trust Monsters in general, and especially not certain ones like merrow and wolf turnskins.] --... An adjustment to get used to. Though perhaps not more than you having to have feathers. And a tail. I think I'm fortunate I just bleed fire. [Was that a joke? Maaaybe.]