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[Enkidu spends a lot of time adjusting their suit. The fabric feels different than that of the big white sheet they’re normally refer to as clothes. They make their way outside, still straightening their white jacket.

And really, they’re excited. It is as if their curiosity is doing overtime and they absolutely can’t wait to meet all these people. They have heard that there are dances and that there is food. And masks. Really, they hope there is beer as well. And eventually they think it is wise to run, allowing the wind to go through their hair as they hurry through the streets.

The downfall of hurrying through the streets is that they don’t really pay attention to whoever might be in their path. And that is why they literally slam right into someone halfway to the venue. Really, the only luck Enkidu is having is that manage to remain standing after stumbling backwards.]

Hmm. That hurts. [They mumble the words softly as they look down at their chest. Because, really not much has been able to hurt a sentient lump of clay.] Odd. [And they aren’t paying attention to the one they bumped into at all. They’re mostly kind of amazed at the dull ache after the collision.]

[One of the most important things that Enkidu has discovered so far is the fact that they like this modern way of dancing. With every song comes another dance. Some are cheerful and some slow and intimate. And at times it is a little bit difficult to determine if they have to lead or not.

They watch their feet as they shuffle around, paying attention to how she moves. But alas, eventually they step fully onto one of her feet.]

Ah. [For a small moment there’s a frown on their face and they stop their movements briefly.] Did it hurt you? [Finally they look at Marie’s face.] It seems I need to learn a little more.

[While the music plays Enkidu softly hums along. They are not thinking about where they want to be or what they have left behind. And for once the struggles regarding becoming a witch and the loss of their purpose are far away.

The look their face is a bright one and when they look at Oda they smile broadly.]

Yes! It seems the melody is picking up. We can dance more cheerfully now. [Because they feel quite cheerful. And the fact that the beer tastes like the beer they know from Uruk helps a lot as well. Yes, it is somewhat nostalgic, but in a good way.

So yes, the look they give Oda is an expectant one.]

[When Vanitas passes Enkidu raises the the table cloth. Yes, he they are sitting under the table and it might just be that they have taken absolutely all the chocolate cakes. And they are still stuffing their face with it as they gaze at the other.]

Hmm! [They point at the empty spot across of them.] Come join me. [Then they point at a couple of big mugs full of beer.] It is a bit more quiet here and I have some cakes.

[Some cakes, Vanitas, please don’t take all the cakes.]

[Enkidu thoroughly enjoys how branches snap underneath their feet when they walk. Then there is the entire matter of feeling earth and soil underneath them and at times they have to stand still to dig their toes in it quite deep. Of course, the connection between them and the earth underneath them is still gone, but it is remains a big part of them.]

You may walk on. [They look up at the young man that went with them. Another Master.] I need to… [They’re standing ankles deep in the mud.] …do something. [That something is this. Standing there. With their feet in the mud and a smile on their face. Like the weird clay hippie they are.]

I do not think these animals deserve to die because the humans find them beautiful.

[Enkidu sits next to Trevor in the bushes, observing the petalwolves playing on the open field in front of them. There is a mother and a young whelp. The father seems to oversee it all.]

They are beautiful. But I am quite sure they are more beautiful alive.

[They look at him with a somewhat expectant look on their face.]

Uwah, you’re here too!

[ the silly grin on flat’s face upon seeing enkidu is sign enough that he’s happy to see the servant. he crosses over to where enkidu is, uncaring whether or not his boots get dirty.. ]

Are you here to see the petalwolves, too?

[ With a stick in hand, Trevor lazily draws a few patterns and whatever else in the dirt as they stake out the petalwolves for this... job. Chin dropping to a fist, he glances up to their "targets" before he bothers to speak. ]

How much money do you have on you?

I am.

[Enkidu digs their toes further into the mud, humming softly. They do not feel anything. No vibrations, no energy, nothing. But it represents a certain sort of nostalgia.]

And so are you.

[They blink. Oh yes, the petalwolves.]

Yes, we should seek them out. [They start to move again, slowly pulling their feet out of the mud.] Yet I do not feel like slaying them because humans think they are beautiful.

[Ouch! Marie's partner clearly could use more practice on the dance floor, at least when it came to ballroom dances. She did not mind it much though. They could work on that!]

I am completly fine, do not worry about this! Forgive me for asking but do you perhaps not have much experience when it comes to dancing?

[Marie would gladly help them practice!]

I do not care for money, Trevor.

[Still, they have to pay Ozymandias with something. Eventually.]

I wished to see them so that is why I came along. [Enkidu flashes him a soft smile.] It is good to see you have sobered up a little. Yet, the beer has been good, not?

Doesn't matter if you don't like money, that's how any world works.

[ Or so it seems.

Tossing the stick to the side, he readjusts his position some while letting his hand drop down to his whip clipped to his belt. ]

I'll be sure to get a drink after this ordeal so don't get too excited for me.

Ah, I'm so glad you feel the same way!

[ flat smiles when enkidu says that, even letting out a sigh of relief as he approaches them. ]

You know, if they're so pretty, I don't really understand why people would want to take them. It's kind of like plucking a flower, don't you think? The ground is what makes it pretty and alive, and if you take it, it dies. Really, I just took up the mission because I really wanted to see them.

I have not, but I learn quickly.

[At least there is that. Slowly they place a hand on their shoulder (or should it go around her waist?).]

I cannot make any promises but I will try to control my feet a little. After all, all I need to do is do what you do, only backwards, not?

It seems to be an important part of a human life, yes.

[Enkidu has never really understood the way money works. They have never had to pay for anything.]

And since I am living a human life now as well I should learn about it.

[They move forward a little and finally point at something that might look like a petalwolf print in the ground.]

I will try to contain my excitement but I do think these creatures aren't far from us anymore. Let us look at them.

[Not kill them.]

Humans have a tendency to behave that way. They think themselves above nature because. Hmm...yet they cannot think they can own nature.

[Enkidu smiles as well.]

It is a good thing when two beings think alike.

Well, you are wrong and right. The ground can make plants die as well. If it doesn't receive enough water, for instance. And a plucked flower can live after it has been taken away from the ground. Just take care of it.

[They yawn briefly.]

Perhaps we can look out for footprints.

Ah, that's right! It's all a cycle in the end, whether you're in the ground, on the pavement, or even in the sky. Everyone is an important part of it, from the moment they live till the moment they die.

[ flat yawns after enkidu, probably for the same reason. having been practicing magic as of late without a bond has tired him out quite a bit--however, he won't say no to this little mission. ]

Sounds like a good idea! I really do hope there are some nearby-- [ and when he sees some on the mud, flat points to them ] Ah, how about those? Do you think those are recent?

...First of all, why are you under the table?

[ Because even to him that sounds like a strange way to get away from people for a while. He'd sort of understand if they'd feel overwhelmed. Even Vanitas is a little bit. ]

Second of all, how much cake are we talking?

[ Van likes sweets. ]

[ The job isn't about looking at them?? ]

You know this is a hunting sort of job, right? Petting them ain't gonna cut it for completing this.

[ He gently touches the print with the pads of his fingers and rubs them together before he makes his way through the bush, hand on his whip, ready to pull it out if needed. ]

Hey! Watch it!

[Bruh, he's trying to be a sulky wallflower and he can't do that if you're going to bump into him!! He glowers down at Enkidu, red-eyes narrowing in over the top annoyance.]

And don't whine! You ran into me!

[Now they do blink and look up for a couple of moments.]

It seems I have, yes.

[Then their eyes drop back to their chest again.]

I am not whining. [They pat the spot briefly.] I am merely expressing my surprise.

[Well, there is an explanation for that.]

Because I wish to eat all these cakes. I am hungry.

[Also that second question can be easily answered as Enkidu reaches to grab behind them and show Vanitas a second tray of cakes.]

Enough. [It is true that a part of them wants to eat those cakes by themselves but it does not hurt to share.] Come sit. It is good to see you again, I enjoyed the conversation we had back then.

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In a way, yes. One cannot exist without the other. Yet, humanity should be able to show more kindness to nature.

[It is good to see the young master again and it is good to know he has been well after all that has happened during the mist.]

Normally I would be able to sense them. [Enkidu murmurs the words a little, sounding a little melancholic. But yes, it is better to focus on footprints and to all that lies ahead.

When they see Flat yawning they start to yawn again as well.]

Ah.

[The footprint.

Enkidu moves to crouch down so they can watch the footprint up close. They touch it briefly. It isn't entirely fresh but it also doesn't belong to an animal that is very far away either.]

Let us follow the trail they've left behind.

[Alas, to Enkidu it is more interesting to see the petalwolves than to hunt them. The importance of money isn't lost to them, no. Yet, money has never been the most important.]

I would not dare to separate you from your coins.

[They follow the other silently, very aware of that hand on the whip they carry.]

Yet I wonder if it will be worth it. [They point to the left of Trevor where small shadows are visible that might belong to the petalwolves they seek.] To kill a living being for a couple of coins.

You ain't ever bumped into someone before or what?

❀ Masquerade & Quests Catch all! ❀ Closed

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