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middaeg2019-07-18 11:37 pm
sing_for_me) wrote in middaeg2019-07-18 11:37 pm
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Who: Alex and you (With a closed to Wei Wuxian)
When: Mid to end of July
Where: Wilde, somewhere with water the world is your oyster
What: Quests and Full Moon changes
Warnings: Tentacles. Maybe some other warnings later on.
I. Wilde Quest: Ingredients
[ The idea of a weird mix and match monster with the features of predatory animals was indeed terrifying, but hearing that their nests were way up there while the feathers would be way down below helped convince Alex to give it a shot. Gathering feathers sounded like an easy and quick enough task. No water was involved either, so she would have legs to run with if needed.
But things don't always go so smoothly, like yet another change towards her more monstrous form. She actually thought she was done. How much more fish could she become after gaining gills, fins, and a tail?
As she started picking up the fallen feathers, her eyes began to lose focus. It had been happening for some time now throughout the month, moments of blurred vision. She chalked it up to fatigue from the jobs she’s been undertaking, especially since she’d regain her regular eyesight right after. This time was different though. It was taking much longer for her to focus, and she was beginning to feel disoriented. She stumbles, but reaches out and manages to steady herself against a rock.
Except this rock felt oddly soft, and seemed to rise and fall steadily.
She turns to squint at it. Then knocks her knuckles against it. It starts to move ]
II. Full moon
[ Alex finds herself once again in the nearest body of water she could find. She was able to resist on any other day of the month, but when the full moons formed, she found it harder and harder to stay away with each passing month. There was just such a calm that came with being in it, like there was nothing for her to fight against while she floated along the surface of the water. She’d gotten rid of her skirt, but her blouse remained, although completely soaked through now. Her eyes, poor as they had become this past month, were sharper in water. She didn’t need her glasses there. To think even her eye sight could be affected in that way. Maybe it was just safer for her to be in this form, to stay off land. Even the cold didn't seem to bother her.
What was it she was able to do now? Breathe under water, hear and see better than she ever had before…Others had mentioned an ability. One that allows merrow to lure people to them. Was it really more than a story? Could she so easily lead someone into the water with no resistance whatsoever? Would they snap out of it once they were submerged and could no longer breathe? Could she make them do whatever she wanted? That could seriously hurt them, couldn’t it? That’s not something Alex ever wanted to do. It’s why she’s been trying so hard to control what she could with her changes.
And yet she began to hum as brought herself back to shore, waist deep in water still as she sat facing the water. The gold scales along her spine and the center of her tail seemed to glow brighter in the dark, like coins that had spilled out of a treasure chest. Her humming escalates too singing. No actual words, just a slow, soothing vocalization of a melody she head learned long ago.
Would anyone come? Would it work? How far would she let it go? Never had she felt so curious about such a thing before.
She hears a sound behind her, but she isn’t alarmed. She turns slightly to look at you, the blue of her eyes standing out even more against her now blackened sclera. Are you her guinea pig for tonight? What will you do now?]
III. The Cold War
[ It was some harmless fun with some kids at first. Building some snow men, then getting into a snow ball fight. She had time before work and they way they insisted with their cute little pouts...she was weak. But she had underestimated them as well, not thinking they'd actually use magic to their advantage. There was no hiding she was a merrow what with her fin-like ears, and some of the kids were aware of what worked on them. The snowballs themselves didn't hurt, but the next onslaught was different. They were mushier, and she could feel them melt into her clothes. She looked up to find the kids heating them up slightly before chucking them at her, and she soon realized why.
Down she went as her legs bound together and morphed into her tail, and there she was, a sitting duck for their next attack. She scrambled behind whatever she can find for cover, still attempting to keep them at bay by throwing some snowballs back. ]
Ruthless little..!
[ Would you like to help an outnumbered fish out, or maybe you get hit by a mushy snow ball as well. Or maybe it's Alex that hits you with instead. It's a little hard to aim and hide at the same time. ]
IV. Wildcard
[ I'm open to other scenarios too! I'm down for other things in the snow or what have you. Either toss up a top-level and I'll wing it with you, or hit me up at![[plurk.com profile]](https://plurk.com/favicon.ico)
mightycheese ]
When: Mid to end of July
Where: Wilde, somewhere with water the world is your oyster
What: Quests and Full Moon changes
Warnings: Tentacles. Maybe some other warnings later on.
I. Wilde Quest: Ingredients
[ The idea of a weird mix and match monster with the features of predatory animals was indeed terrifying, but hearing that their nests were way up there while the feathers would be way down below helped convince Alex to give it a shot. Gathering feathers sounded like an easy and quick enough task. No water was involved either, so she would have legs to run with if needed.
But things don't always go so smoothly, like yet another change towards her more monstrous form. She actually thought she was done. How much more fish could she become after gaining gills, fins, and a tail?
As she started picking up the fallen feathers, her eyes began to lose focus. It had been happening for some time now throughout the month, moments of blurred vision. She chalked it up to fatigue from the jobs she’s been undertaking, especially since she’d regain her regular eyesight right after. This time was different though. It was taking much longer for her to focus, and she was beginning to feel disoriented. She stumbles, but reaches out and manages to steady herself against a rock.
Except this rock felt oddly soft, and seemed to rise and fall steadily.
She turns to squint at it. Then knocks her knuckles against it. It starts to move ]
II. Full moon
[ Alex finds herself once again in the nearest body of water she could find. She was able to resist on any other day of the month, but when the full moons formed, she found it harder and harder to stay away with each passing month. There was just such a calm that came with being in it, like there was nothing for her to fight against while she floated along the surface of the water. She’d gotten rid of her skirt, but her blouse remained, although completely soaked through now. Her eyes, poor as they had become this past month, were sharper in water. She didn’t need her glasses there. To think even her eye sight could be affected in that way. Maybe it was just safer for her to be in this form, to stay off land. Even the cold didn't seem to bother her.
What was it she was able to do now? Breathe under water, hear and see better than she ever had before…Others had mentioned an ability. One that allows merrow to lure people to them. Was it really more than a story? Could she so easily lead someone into the water with no resistance whatsoever? Would they snap out of it once they were submerged and could no longer breathe? Could she make them do whatever she wanted? That could seriously hurt them, couldn’t it? That’s not something Alex ever wanted to do. It’s why she’s been trying so hard to control what she could with her changes.
And yet she began to hum as brought herself back to shore, waist deep in water still as she sat facing the water. The gold scales along her spine and the center of her tail seemed to glow brighter in the dark, like coins that had spilled out of a treasure chest. Her humming escalates too singing. No actual words, just a slow, soothing vocalization of a melody she head learned long ago.
Would anyone come? Would it work? How far would she let it go? Never had she felt so curious about such a thing before.
She hears a sound behind her, but she isn’t alarmed. She turns slightly to look at you, the blue of her eyes standing out even more against her now blackened sclera. Are you her guinea pig for tonight? What will you do now?]
III. The Cold War
[ It was some harmless fun with some kids at first. Building some snow men, then getting into a snow ball fight. She had time before work and they way they insisted with their cute little pouts...she was weak. But she had underestimated them as well, not thinking they'd actually use magic to their advantage. There was no hiding she was a merrow what with her fin-like ears, and some of the kids were aware of what worked on them. The snowballs themselves didn't hurt, but the next onslaught was different. They were mushier, and she could feel them melt into her clothes. She looked up to find the kids heating them up slightly before chucking them at her, and she soon realized why.
Down she went as her legs bound together and morphed into her tail, and there she was, a sitting duck for their next attack. She scrambled behind whatever she can find for cover, still attempting to keep them at bay by throwing some snowballs back. ]
Ruthless little..!
[ Would you like to help an outnumbered fish out, or maybe you get hit by a mushy snow ball as well. Or maybe it's Alex that hits you with instead. It's a little hard to aim and hide at the same time. ]
IV. Wildcard
[ I'm open to other scenarios too! I'm down for other things in the snow or what have you. Either toss up a top-level and I'll wing it with you, or hit me up at
10/10
She looks up in time to see someone backing away as well. A young man. ]
Are..are you okay?
[ He didn't fall, did he? Or hurt himself against the rocks?
She moves a little closer, but does stop a bit away from the shore. She still wanted to be careful. ]
no subject
Do you live around here?
no subject
[ She swims a little closer still, unable to get a good view of him outside of the water even when squinting. ]
Um..do you mind passing me my glasses, please?
[ She glances over to where her belongings are. ]
no subject
glasses in hand, he holds them out to her, pinched between his fingers. once she’s got her hands underneath, he’ll drop them.
he doesn’t want to get wet. no hard feelings. ]
I live in the cottages nearby. Never smelled you before.
[ he DID that, with the utmost sincerity ]
no subject
[ She slides them on, getting a clearer look at his face. A young man indeed, but there was a tiredness to him. Just a familiar feeling. He was also like her, a different kind..dragon maybe? At least, the other dragon she's seen had similar features. ]
Oh! Am I..is this your space? I didn't mean to trespass. Let me just get dry and I can-- [ She scans the ground for her stuff and starts to wade towards her things. ]
no subject
eren’s hand comes out to gesture her to stop. ]
Wait, no— [ he’ll!!! he’ll block you!! ] You’re not trespassing anything. This is as much of your space as mine.
no subject
O..oh.I see..
[ So it was okay that she was here? ]
Ah! Was it my humming? I'm sorry, I know I'm not supposed to do that in water..
[ At least he didn't end up going in. ]
no subject
Why not?
no subject
Ah..well it..
[ She feels bad even admitting it. ]
It kind of has an effect on people..I'm not sure how much but still. I don't like making people do things..
no subject
It’s the intent that matters. [ she had no reason to bother him, neither did he— she could, in fact, reach over and drown him. the water would make him defenseless.
she hasn’t made a move, and eren has his eyes on any warning signs. she isn’t singing him into his death at this moment, is she? ]
I just wanted to come here.
no subject
Did..you want to swim?
[ As soon as the words leave her mouth, she realizes that it sounds like bait coming from her. Was it just coincidence or was there still some residue from the full moon? ]
Ah-I don't mean it like that. Just..if that's what you wanted to do you can have a turn.
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I can’t do that anymore. [ he misses it, even. hot baths, showers, the way you’d feel clean and fresh once you’ve dried yourself off, but . . . even with scalding baths, to help with the heat, the wetness is a problem. just a perk, for a dragon. ] Maybe if the water’s boiling, but not for long.
no subject
Why not? What does water do to you?
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he just has to have a defense in place, and he’s working on it. ]
It makes me tired. [ hence his distance now. he could always fall in by accident, let alone by someone else’s hand. ] Move slow, get sleepy.
no subject
Her ears perk up in realization. ]
Is it because of the temperature?
[ Was that why he was being so cautious? ]
But..it doesn't hurt you or anything, does it?
[ Not that she had such intentions. It was simple curiosity. She had met someone with similar features, but he got in the water just fine. ]
no subject
I’ve never stuck around long enough to find out.
[ but it’s probably like a fire pokemon ig. ]
You’re probably the same way when it’s hot, aren’t you?
no subject
[ Although she hasn't been particular about warm baths lately. ]
Does heat not hurt you then? How much can you handle?
[ If he was set on fire, would he survive? Was that how dragons were? ]
no subject
[ from fire to, well. fire. ]
It’s like normal warmth, now.
no subject
[ She's pushes her palms against the gravel to push herself up, much more curious now. ]
You've tried everything then?
[ What about volcanoes? Would lava hurt him? Did they have those over here? ]
...So it doesn't hurt either when you fry food and the oil splashes on you?