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middaeg2020-10-22 06:22 pm
galdorleod) wrote in middaeg2020-10-22 06:22 pm
we're moving castle
Who: Howl & you! [open]
When: From Octeuril 16 until Samuin
Where: Aefenglom (Various)
What: Howl is back and he's in a Mood. You may not have realized he was gone at all; what happened and why is he "back"? Perhaps that has something to do with the Mood. At any rate, the Wizard is up to something and conspicuously restless. [Open prompts under the cut!]
Warnings: n/a
1. move on (10/17)
[ Howl spent his first night back in Aefenglom at "home" - the residence he shared with Mikasa, where he'd lived since the other first night he arrived here. But when he laid down to sleep, he could not ignore an overwhelming feeling that he could not stay here any longer, and when he abruptly woke up the next morning, his mind was immediately returned to the same thought.
One hour later, just as the morning sunlight has breached the rooftops, there's a carriage outside on the street. Howl comes in and out with armfuls of boxes, books and wooden chests, slowly filling the back of the carriage. Despite the physical work, he's well-dressed and made-up in his finest cosmetic spells, with hair recolored blond.
Should he see someone he recognizes on the street, he might pause to entertain some small talk. Otherwise, any curious strangers will be called out once he notices them staring. ]
Pardon me! [ after emptying his arms, he beckons. ] I could use a hand - I'll pay you for your trouble.
2. prestidigitation (10/17)
[ As the day reaches noon, the eateries along the border between the shopping district and the entertainment district start to come alive. Howl's moving carriage stops at one particularly busy corner so he can wolf down some street food, but it ends up staying there throughout the lunch hour - attracting a sizeable crowd around it during most of that time. The vendors hardly seem to mind, as the traffic can only boost their sales, but it's surely an annoyance for those simply trying to pass through on their way somewhere!
The slowdown is over what is, essentially, a cheap street performance. The wizard, in an effort to flirt, performed a simple feat for a young woman, and against his expectations, she tossed a coin to him instead of accepting it as a romantic gesture. Instead of being insulted, he started doing magic tricks for anyone willing to watch. Sure, nobody is that impressed - the citizens of Aefenglom are as accustomed to magic in daily life as Howl is - but his showmanship is enough to keep people entertained. Not to mention... some of these "magic" tricks aren't involving magic at all.
Is it demeaning to be performing on the street, accepting pocket change for tricks? Yes. Does Howl care? Nope. ]
3. a voyager, a settler (10/17)
[ By the end of the day, Howl's carriage reaches a small, empty two-story building in the entertainment district, sandwiched tightly between two newer, larger buildings. The bottom floor was once a small store of some kind, although it's unclear whatever used to be sold there. Above it is a one room apartment, intended for use by the shopkeeper. He spends the next several hours unloading his belongings and carrying them into ground floor of the small building. When the final item - a basket of folded tunics - is set down in his new home, the sun has set and the street lights are on.
The rented carriage wheels away. The street outside of the old store is moderately busy, with people wandering here and there to various destinations in the entertainment district. After a few minutes, Howl reappears outside the front door. He takes a seat in the low light of the street lamps and produces a bottle of dark alcohol, the neck decorated with a black ribbon and dried flowers. ]
You - Mirrorbound, yes? [ Howl suddenly says, picking his head up as someone passes by the stoop. He holds up a clean, empty shot glass. ] Care for a drink to help me celebrate? I just moved in.
4. focusing (week of 10/18)
[ One fortnight has lapsed and there have been few outward developments at the old store Howl has taken up residence in. Other than the erection of a cheap wooden sign painted Pendragon, and the installation of blackout curtains in all of the ground floor windows, no other changes have been made to the exterior of the building. Howl has invited nobody inside, and nothing has been hung outside to announce when this "business" has is open for customers or closed for the day.
But, the building has not been entirely quiet. Starting on the night of the 18th, and every night after that, strange noises can be heard coming from the ground floor from people standing on the sidewalk outside. Despite the blackout curtains, periodic flashes of light and glimmering sparkles peek out along the edges of the windows. The chimney emits a continuous stream of smoke that changes in color from black to light blue to purple and back to black.
What exactly is going on in there? Maybe you'd like to knock and ask if he's alright. Maybe you'd like to try to peek inside, or even sneak in through the open window on the second floor. If you know Howl, maybe you'd like to send a message to his watch to check on him. Or maybe you're just a very unlucky sap who happens to be walking by when Howl bursts out of the front door, dashes onto the side walk and suddenly asks if you'll help him with something incredibly important. ]
When: From Octeuril 16 until Samuin
Where: Aefenglom (Various)
What: Howl is back and he's in a Mood. You may not have realized he was gone at all; what happened and why is he "back"? Perhaps that has something to do with the Mood. At any rate, the Wizard is up to something and conspicuously restless. [Open prompts under the cut!]
Warnings: n/a
1. move on (10/17)
[ Howl spent his first night back in Aefenglom at "home" - the residence he shared with Mikasa, where he'd lived since the other first night he arrived here. But when he laid down to sleep, he could not ignore an overwhelming feeling that he could not stay here any longer, and when he abruptly woke up the next morning, his mind was immediately returned to the same thought.
One hour later, just as the morning sunlight has breached the rooftops, there's a carriage outside on the street. Howl comes in and out with armfuls of boxes, books and wooden chests, slowly filling the back of the carriage. Despite the physical work, he's well-dressed and made-up in his finest cosmetic spells, with hair recolored blond.
Should he see someone he recognizes on the street, he might pause to entertain some small talk. Otherwise, any curious strangers will be called out once he notices them staring. ]
Pardon me! [ after emptying his arms, he beckons. ] I could use a hand - I'll pay you for your trouble.
2. prestidigitation (10/17)
[ As the day reaches noon, the eateries along the border between the shopping district and the entertainment district start to come alive. Howl's moving carriage stops at one particularly busy corner so he can wolf down some street food, but it ends up staying there throughout the lunch hour - attracting a sizeable crowd around it during most of that time. The vendors hardly seem to mind, as the traffic can only boost their sales, but it's surely an annoyance for those simply trying to pass through on their way somewhere!
The slowdown is over what is, essentially, a cheap street performance. The wizard, in an effort to flirt, performed a simple feat for a young woman, and against his expectations, she tossed a coin to him instead of accepting it as a romantic gesture. Instead of being insulted, he started doing magic tricks for anyone willing to watch. Sure, nobody is that impressed - the citizens of Aefenglom are as accustomed to magic in daily life as Howl is - but his showmanship is enough to keep people entertained. Not to mention... some of these "magic" tricks aren't involving magic at all.
Is it demeaning to be performing on the street, accepting pocket change for tricks? Yes. Does Howl care? Nope. ]
3. a voyager, a settler (10/17)
[ By the end of the day, Howl's carriage reaches a small, empty two-story building in the entertainment district, sandwiched tightly between two newer, larger buildings. The bottom floor was once a small store of some kind, although it's unclear whatever used to be sold there. Above it is a one room apartment, intended for use by the shopkeeper. He spends the next several hours unloading his belongings and carrying them into ground floor of the small building. When the final item - a basket of folded tunics - is set down in his new home, the sun has set and the street lights are on.
The rented carriage wheels away. The street outside of the old store is moderately busy, with people wandering here and there to various destinations in the entertainment district. After a few minutes, Howl reappears outside the front door. He takes a seat in the low light of the street lamps and produces a bottle of dark alcohol, the neck decorated with a black ribbon and dried flowers. ]
You - Mirrorbound, yes? [ Howl suddenly says, picking his head up as someone passes by the stoop. He holds up a clean, empty shot glass. ] Care for a drink to help me celebrate? I just moved in.
4. focusing (week of 10/18)
[ One fortnight has lapsed and there have been few outward developments at the old store Howl has taken up residence in. Other than the erection of a cheap wooden sign painted Pendragon, and the installation of blackout curtains in all of the ground floor windows, no other changes have been made to the exterior of the building. Howl has invited nobody inside, and nothing has been hung outside to announce when this "business" has is open for customers or closed for the day.
But, the building has not been entirely quiet. Starting on the night of the 18th, and every night after that, strange noises can be heard coming from the ground floor from people standing on the sidewalk outside. Despite the blackout curtains, periodic flashes of light and glimmering sparkles peek out along the edges of the windows. The chimney emits a continuous stream of smoke that changes in color from black to light blue to purple and back to black.
What exactly is going on in there? Maybe you'd like to knock and ask if he's alright. Maybe you'd like to try to peek inside, or even sneak in through the open window on the second floor. If you know Howl, maybe you'd like to send a message to his watch to check on him. Or maybe you're just a very unlucky sap who happens to be walking by when Howl bursts out of the front door, dashes onto the side walk and suddenly asks if you'll help him with something incredibly important. ]
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Sorcery's fine and all but I've seen better magic tricks from amateurs back home. [ He smirks back at them. ] I'm Kaito. You?
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[ He bows politely and regards him, smiling curiously, once he's standing straight again. But in his head, he's wondering: did this dude really just come up during his performance to talk shit. He's sure got some balls to do that. Hmmmm. ]
I wonder, perhaps, if you'd be willing to assist me with a particularly fantastic trick, master Kaito? I had not attempted it yet, as it does require some bravery, but if you volunteer...
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What are they going to do, he wonders? Attempt to humble him? He's looking forward to seeing what they try. ]
Sure. Count me in. I'm not afraid of anything!
[ Well, except one thing... ]
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After a respectful beat, he returns his attention to Kaito. ]
Thank you ahead of time for your willingness to assist me with this particular trick. It's not so much a trick, to be honest, as a spell I've been working on in earnest in my witchcraft studies - but it should be quite entertaining, if you and I can pull it off.
[ Howl removes his long, flowing red and gold coat and walks over to his moving carriage, tossing it onto the pile of moving boxes. ] If you've anything you don't want to get dirty, I recommend putting it aside!
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[ Holding his arms out slightly, he whistles. Three doves poke their heads out of his clothing and wriggle out. Kaito gently coaxes them to perch out of the way and they obediently stay there, cooing curiously.
With that done, he folds his arms with a bright smile. ]
Someone told me you're not allowed to mix real magic into normal magic, but I guess that's only if you're trying to pass it off like that? [ Something to keep in mind for later. ] Anyway, I'm ready!
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Howl walks back to Kaitou's side, rolling up his long sleeves as he does. ]
Hm? What do you mean, real magic and normal magic? It's all magic, good sir. [ smile. ] Anyway! Now then, young sir. Tell me, what's one of your favorite foods? Particularly, something sweet.
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Hiding those thoughts behind that same guileless smile, he chirps his response. ]
I'm pretty fond of ice cream! Or maybe chocolate.
[ Chocolate ice cream! ]
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[ Howl takes the pendant around his neck into one hand and holds out his other hand towards Kaito, palm facing down. ]
Now, I'll need you to take my hand, young sir. A great amount of trust is required for this to work, so you must muster it alongside the bravery you promised. I'm counting on you!
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[ Curious now to see what the man plans to do, he does as instructed. It's definitely going to be something that could soil his clothes at least, seeing as they'd asked him to remove anything he didn't want to get dirty. Kaito cares far more about his birds than about his own clothes though - the birds certainly won't appreciate being dunked in chocolate or ice-cream or what-have-you. So...
He pastes on a grin and waits to see what happens next. ]
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Nothing happens.
And then, suddenly, a conjured glob of half-melted chocolate ice cream falls from the air - and onto Howl's shoulder. He opens his eyes, and blinks. And looks at the ice cream. And blinks. ]
Oh! That wasn't supposed to happen! [ His small audience breaks out into laughter. A few droplets had splattered in Kaito's direction, but the mess is mostly on Howl. ]
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He starts snickering together with the audience. ]
Sorry, I guess I wasn't focusing hard enough. Wanna try again? [ he asks cheekily. ]
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Howl keeps his hold on Kaito's hand firm. Very firm. ]
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Kaito lets out a muffled shriek as the cold dollops of ice cream land squarely on him. His hands jerk instinctively, wanting to shield the magician, but Howl's firm grip ensures every scoop lands on him.
After a bit of spluttering and attempts to shake the dripping cream out of his eyes, he starts laughing. ]
Holy crap, you actually did it.