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Mikasa Ackerman ([personal profile] stopfen) wrote in [community profile] middaeg2020-10-18 08:59 pm

Octeuril catchall

Who: Mikasa Ackerman and OPEN
When: Throughout Octeuril
Where: Around Aefenglom
What: Quests and maybe end of month full moon later
Warnings: Will be added as needed. Some potential body horror for one prompt


Lawn and Order - Potential body/tooth horror
[It was easy work, which was exactly what the fae needed at the start of the month. When she was still on her crutches and recovering from the attack on Dorchacht. She was multitasking it, she earned money doing needlework where she could. This was just a bit extra. Something she could do while going about her day and letting Tater get some exercise. The little guy was happily running about darting into leaf piles and knocking them over. Enough leaves getting caught in his fur that he looked more plant that dog.

Unlike the puppy’s innocent acts of mischief. His owner was a bit more of an ass about causing trouble, as the weeks past and Morgana was dealt with the fae was able to shed her crutches. Occasionally she’d just kick up a gust of wind by flicking her wings, sending leaves flying in all directions.

Around the same time is when some might notice her grimacing. Refusing to speak to, answering with a nod or a shake of the head when she could. Her words slurring when spoken to. Until eventually a small trickle of blood leaked out of her mouth when she’d opened it to speak.]


Ah… [Time to drop her rake to cover her mouth with those chitin covered hands.]

Under New Management
a. [Even she was wincing as younger children noticed her, squealing as they realised they could play with the fae who very definitely hadn’t kidnapped them a few months before. Mikasa had visited a few times, thanking them for the gifts from when she was in the hospital. But she’d not been able to carry them or play like she had done before her leg injury.

For better or for worse. She could now ‘chase’, because it wasn’t much of a chase. Mikasa could easily catch up and scoop them up into her arms. Then there’s a clamor from them, about how they wanted to show her what they’d learned. So they had her sit, bringing out books. Simple children’s books. A young faun standing as he slowly read from the book, until he wasn’t reading.

He was verbally stumbling. Sounding out some letters, ears dipping down as he realised…There’s another few attempts. But then he’s holding the book up to the fae pointing at a bit of text that Mikasa blinks at.]


Miss Mikasa, how is this word said? [It gets another blink from her. Because it wasn’t really much of an issue normally. The words of this world were written in a strange alphabet. One completely different to the one Mikasa had been taught. She’d been trying to learn the letters for the times she had to read text that wasn’t enchanted but… Like the child, she had to sound the letters out one at a time. To the point that the boy reached out, patting her on the head.]

…It’s okay. The older kids didn’t learn to read either.

b.[The kids eventually bore of trying to learn. Dragging the fae along or attempting to by swinging on her arms. It was time to do ART. They were overjoyed to show what they could do. Scurrying about and bringing drawings over to show Mikasa who’d sat on the floor. Busting out the charcoal.

Mikasa was even talked into doodling as well. She wasn’t necessarily bad. She could do a perfect drawing of a child sat in front of her. Drawing something that wasn’t right in front of her though… She didn’t bother.

And with the art completed it was time to hang it up. The kids pointing out their previous work. The fae nodding, giving a faint smile. Squinting a little as she tried to read the strange letters this place used. But none of the children indicated who’d drawn some of the art. So after a moment, she pointed out.]


Who drew these? You’ve told me about the others… [They had and this art looked like it’d been done by the same child. One helpful puca pipes up.]

That was done by Mister Jaeger. [Bless this child, they were so happy that their new patron had taken part in drawing with them. That they didn’t notice Mikasa’s stare as she turned to look at their smiling face, then back to the art…Hmm.]

…Mister Jaeger… [Eren…She’d thought this art had been done by one of the younger ones… Only to learn it was an adult.]

Happy Hauntings?
[So after an interesting conversation with the puca, Edith. Mikasa had come to a decision.

A decision that Mildred had crossed a line. As much as Mikasa internally questioned Edith’s relationship with her husband. And why they were married to begin with if they annoyed and yelled at each other so much. The witch’s prank seemed cruel. Too cruel.

So one might notice the smell of paint before they saw the fae. Who was crouched as she painted the bottom of a door. A handkerchief wrapped around her head to stop the paint fumes from reaching her antenna. She was taking inspiration from one of Mildred’s past pranks.

Only instead of bright purple. The fae was using a neon pink with flecks of glitter.]


chirpier: (pic#14241217)

lawn and order!

[personal profile] chirpier 2020-10-19 03:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[ she had to start somewhere when it came to making money . . . something basic would have to do to get herself some food, even if she was augh exhausted. dark rings plague her lower eyelids as anxiety induced insomnia steals her ability to sleep in peace, because how could she—?! barracks, she was sleeping in those for the time being and hasn’t yet found someone to share a place with. no! instead, she endures a public resting spot with others like her, or others that are. not like her at all. burly, monstrous and military-like. she stuck out like a bright pink egg in a short grass field. and that, surely, makes her jittery worries worse. with thoughts like they could strangle her in her sleep and hide her body in the river once they’ve sucked all the blood from it . . .

she can handle raking leaves, can’t she? 500 cunes would get her a few days worth of meals. that’s a good start until she got herself organized. yes. so rake she does.

spotting the fae had been like a mirage— she’d follow the buzz, blink and rub her eyes when she’s stumbled across mikasa at work. ]


It’s her . . . ! [ do her eyes deceive her? it could be a hallucination, she hasn’t gotten proper sleep in almost a week’s time. so maybe she could get a little closer. subtly! while raking leaves! she doesn’t want to creep her out or look like she’s stalking her, or something and . . . oh. it’s just like the dream. Time to build up her guts; a short inhale, puffing her chest, and forward she walks with a rake in her hands. ] Hello—?

[ the timing isn’t right. the fae begins to bleed from the mouth, and soon too, yachi is dropping her tool to come forward with faster steps. ]

You’re bleeding! Are you feeling anything? Should I call someone—?!

[ QUICK WHATS THE NUMBER FOR 911 ]
usurpers: (Default)

under new management, b!

[personal profile] usurpers 2020-10-19 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[ speaking of the devil himself—! there's mister jaeger, coming out from one of the work rooms with a canvas in hands, the painted part turned to him and about the size of his ankles to his torso. he's an absolute mess of paint, with splatters in his hair, on his skin and completely caking his hands. a group of children follow suit in the same shape, messy but chattering and smiling as they did. they sprint and gather toward mikasa to say hello, with a pair of girls beaming up at her to say we were doing art with mister jaeger!, with their papers pinned up in the room they came from to dry.

eren, on the other hand . . . lifts two of his fingers to curl and uncurl at her as he made his way closer. hello . . . ]
weiward: (Default)

happy hauntings

[personal profile] weiward 2020-10-20 10:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[wei wuxian didn't have all the details, he'd just happened to cross paths with a fellow puca, and after a brief chat learned about her struggle with getting her husband to move on. it saddens him really, but maybe he's in a good position to help.

he's on his way to her house when he notices the smell of paint, and mikasa soon after. after a soft 'huh?' to himself, he goes to crouch behind her, watching her paint from over her shoulder.]


You know, I bet even my Shishu would be able to see this color. And he was blind.
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she's going to d word

[personal profile] chirpier 2020-10-21 06:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[ oh my god internal bleeding?! sudden onset of biochemical warfare?! yachi was prepared for cuts an such, smaller things that she herself would help wrap up but this.

she takes a deep breath. tries to stay calm. puts a hand on mikasa's shoulder's as she steadied her to her knees on the grass and stray leaves. looking some tones paler than the last moment of encounter, she nods, and gestures steadily with her hand as she too teeters to the ground in what almost seemed like a drunken stumble. ]


I-I'll call for help. I'll, call, I'llllllllll . . .

[ yachi has done it. she's passed out. ]
timenace: (caught up in circles)

Lawn and Order

[personal profile] timenace 2020-10-22 12:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ The changes that Monsters have to go through seem so horrific compared to what Witches deal with, but then again there is a big trade-off in that. While going feral certainly doesn't seem ideal, at least it doesn't end in your actual death.

Sougo's not actually sure which one he would take if he'd been offered the option at the beginning of his stay, but it is kind of amazing to him that each time he comes across Mikasa she looks less and less like she did when they first met shortly after they both got here.

She's still strangely easy to recognize though, and when he sees her at a slight distance drop the rake, it's easy for him to figure out who it is even before he starts to jog closer to where she is.
]

Mikasa? Are you okay?
usurpers: (pic#14001737)

marvel at his cave art

[personal profile] usurpers 2020-10-22 10:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[ the girls are quick to point behind them: a house! a butterfly! the dream i had last night! but all their art is in the other room. one of the smaller ones tug at eren’s pants fabric to get him to look down, and asks: aren’t you going to show miss mikasa yours?

so . . . there was a pause, a look down, a snort and wandering eyes as the dragon stalls his time and the girls just get all the more antsy. any longer and they would’ve begun to chant, so eren cuts the possibility by the bud and spins his canvas around.

it is. certainly. abstract, one could put? there’re are colors placed everywhere, though each spot has a purpose and isn’t entirely random. to top it all off, there are tiny little hand prints at the bottom, with the middle being his own massive hand.

yeah. that’s his art. ]
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[personal profile] weiward 2020-10-24 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
A prank?

[wei wuxian's ears go from natural and relaxed to standing straight up. he was always the mischievous type, even in his own world. but now that he's a puca, the word draws something instinctual out of him.

he looks at mikasa's work in an entirely different way while rubbing his chin thoughtfully.]


Well it's a good start, but what if the sparkle didn't stop there...

[yes, what if.]
bloodwit: (frater meus)

happy hauntings

[personal profile] bloodwit 2020-10-25 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
[ ah. well.

despite, you know, his ideal behavior toward the situation (outweighed by the potential of an ideal outcome), this all could almost be cathartic. if mikasa isn't completely engrossed in her vandalism, she may hear the tread of boots against pavement before his steps comes to a rest; he observes the fae's handiwork a moment, which concludes in an inquiry laced with a hint of wry spirit,
]

Enjoying yourself?

[ viren, himself, also isn't here entirely without purpose, after all. ]
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[personal profile] chirpier 2020-10-25 01:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[ hitoka yachi had the longest most comfortable sleep ever since her arrival to aefenglom. perhaps passing out had done her a certain good— she’d stay sound and ever still from in mikasa’s arms to her bed, where her body truly relaxed and slept the time it very much needed. she doesn’t dream, no good ones and no nightmares; she simply rests, and only begins to stir when late evening dawns upon them.

it takes a few moments for her to adjust, at first only turning over to her side and adjusting the blankets over her neck. it was so warm and comfy compared to the barracks. she could even say it was her own bed . . . until the smallest details make her open her eyes again. stop. look forward. slowly sit up.

this wasn’t her smell. this wasn’t her room. this wasn’t . . . her bed. ]


Where . . . ?

[ had the fae girl been a dream, then? and— wait, what is that.

yachi freezes when confronted by a porcelain-faced, human faced, cat thing. don’t panic. don’t panic.

she’s internally panicking, and ends up squeaking. ]
chirpier: (pic#14317459)

[personal profile] chirpier 2020-10-26 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[ okay. okay! as much as it was creepy, it was still kind of cute? she supposed? in an eerie sort of way that at least doesn't lead to yachi screaming! maybe high tension at most? especially when the door opens, and the girl's shoulders strain as she pulls the covers up to cover her mouth just below her eyes.

❗❗ ]


Y— Yes, I-! [ she's sitting up and leaning forward. ] I-It's you! You're okay!
chirpier: (pic#14317458)

[personal profile] chirpier 2020-10-26 10:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[ just for a second when the door had creaked open, but now she’s up! so that wasn’t a dream, she says to herself. ]

You were bleeding from the mouth and— Ah . . . [ yachi seems to wilt some. ] I was just . . . Really tired, I think. I’m feeling better now.

[ her fingers fidget at the blankets covering her lap. oh, dear this got awkward fast. first, the fae girl was real. second, she passed out. third, she’s been put in what she could only assume was her bed. ]

Is this your room?
weiward: (pic#13635807)

[personal profile] weiward 2020-10-28 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
Elder abuse? Then we have to do this. It's a matter of upholding justice and defending the weak.

[so they're on the same page there. or maybe wei wuxian would have come up with some bullshit reason to play a prank no matter what the circumstances.

but this really is a situation where wrongs should be set right. they can't let this woman have the last laugh. his mouth curves even more into a smile at mikasa's question.]


For starters, we get some sparkly dust. Like that, only brighter. [he points at her cheek.] I've seen it in tiny bottles in the marketplace, for ladies to add to their skin and hair on special occasions. I'd say teaching her is a special enough occasion, don't you think? Only it won't be a tiny amount that we dump on her.
timenace: (every other morning before)

[personal profile] timenace 2020-10-28 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
[ That doesn't look fine at all to him, and Sougo's fast to hurry the rest of the way over and kneel down in front of her. Without asking he puts a hand over the hands clamped over her mouth, and gets just a little closer than is probably comfortably out of anyone's personal space bubble as he tries to get a good look despite the blocking appendages. ]

That doesn't look okay though. Did you hit yourself?

[ With the rake, maybe? Kind of an odd thing to hit yourself with, but could have happened maybe. ]
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[personal profile] chirpier 2020-10-29 05:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[ a little bit of blood was still blood, yachi would consider, but she'll ask about it afterwards. mikasa seemed clean enough from it to be telling the truth. she nods slowly, filling the spaces of her fingers with blankets. ]

You . . . Live alone here?

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