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{ a bit leafy }
A BIT LEAFY
I. LEAF STORM
During the first week of November, a storm of leaves will pass through town. It starts innocuous enough, with just a bluster of leaves carried in the wind that looks normal for the changing of the season. But as the days progress, there are large bursts even downpours of leaves that just fall all over town. And with this storm come strange things…
A. Leaf Monsters. As the leaves pile up and people attempt to rake and blow them away, there will be some strange movement...until it's revealed that oddly shifting pile of leaves suddenly rises up to try and attack, blasting sharp leaves and even trying to "engulf" the unexpecting, trapping them in piles of leaves. Time to deal with this sudden leaf invasion! (Note: the leaf monsters will be most active during the first week of the month and then taper off by the end of the second week. By mid-month, only a few will pop up here and there.)
🔥 Burn Burn Burn! Using any kind of wind will only disperse the leaf monster and make them split into more. They need to be destroyed completely, and the best way is through fire. Dreamotion fire especially.
🪤 Trapped. But be careful with that fire! There may be those trapped within the leaf monster itself, and burning it may hurt those inside. This is the one time using wind to disperse the leaves may be warranted, but maybe a "controlled blast" will help to keep the monster from spreading.
🐌 Animal Aid. While fire is the most effective, there are other methods—mainly through certain critters. The chickens around that statue from the Dream Board could probably help scratch and break them apart. Finding some special rainbow snails from the lake just south of town will also help as their glittery slime will not only trap the leaves, but also break them down quickly.
B. Leafever. The strange leaf storm and the leaf monsters are also bringing a strange cold-like disease, likely spread through the pollen or spores attached to the leaves. Those who get caught by the leaf monsters are most likely to catch it. Fortunately the effects are mild and only last a few days, week at most, but can be caught multiple times. There is also a cure, but it requires the same leaves that brought it.
🤧 Achoo! While having the leafever overall feels no different than a bad cold, some of the symptoms and side effects are a lot more…unusual with little consistency between individuals. Some may find themselves sneezing bubbles, others secreting slime as they sweat, and all dreamotion effects going haywire.
♨ Incense Burner. One way to help ease and lessen the effects of the leafever is to burn the leaves in a special incense burner infused with special dreamotion focused on healing and soothing emotions. A special stone must also be used, and it can only be found in the hot spring caves in Dragefjell, Dragon Island.
🍂 Leaf Sap. For the actual remedy, sap must be collected from the leaf monsters. How? Well—that's for everyone else to figure out, good luck. Maybe try squeezing the leaves? Or cook them?
C. Dryad. The most severe side effect of the leafever is the individual slowly turning more tree-like, some becoming similar to dryads. There are no serious side effects and will only last for about a day or two. In fact, those who "turn dryad" will feel healthier and livelier than usual. But it may be an interesting experience regardless.
🌲 A bit stiff. As the skin turns more bark-like and limbs become a bit more "wooden," those affected may find their movements a bit more limited at first. A bit of exercise and a gallon of water dumped on them will help loosen them up.
🌷 In tune to nature. While in this state, there will be an increased sense of awareness regarding all things plant. This includes the leaf monsters, allowing them to sense and pinpoint any that may be hiding or lurking around. There will also be a brief time where they can even control and call upon plants to do their bidding.
🍃 Big shed. When the symptom finally ends, all the leaves, branches, and bark will just fall completely off the individual and they will return completely normal without a single blemish. …And clothes. Hope this isn't happening out in public, ahem.
II. INFESTATIONS
With the changing of the seasons, all kinds of critters are either passing through on their migratory route…or burrowing in to start hibernation. Usually it's not a problem, but perhaps due to all the strange dreamotion energy flux over the past year, the creatures are behaving a little differently and getting in the way more than usual. The storm of leaves isn't helping matters, aiding in some of them to travel through. While some will appear during it, the majority will cause problems from around the second week onward.
A. Bugged Trees. Those living in treehouses are going to have a bit of a time as a number of insects will be looking to find a new place to chill during winter. Specifically, their home. Those who are under the dryad effect may want to be careful of any bugs that may be attracted to them.
🪲 Giant Beetles. Some may remember these fellows from previous years. The beetles are quite friendly, but they are quite large, large enough to ride on. They can also cause some rough damage on gardens and yards, their massive size creating large holes as they burrow into the ground. However, some are really useful with their pincers, capable of pruning unwanted branches. If not chasing them away, perhaps one could use them instead? (Especially against leaf monsters.)
🐞 Ladybugs. These ladybugs are average sized (thank goodness), but they have quite the attitude. Preferring colorful and well tended flowers, they will speak their mind should they find any that are wilting. They will also drop critiques on anyone with poor etiquette and living poorly. Those who have well kept homes will have an easier time with them…and also suffer large groups coming in hosting parties in the branches.
🦗 Crickets. The crickets are of the musical sort, ready to put on a performance to try and endear themselves to receive temporary lodging. Just for a few days! Their range of music is wide, from classical to punk rock to country to jazz to even rap. And while they try to be polite, well… Sometimes music jams happen whether they should or not. Like late at night. Crickets are nocturnal after all.
B. Migration Migraines. As if dealing with bugs wasn't enough, other critters are either migrating or looking to hibernate around town. One would think the Wildlands would have plenty to offer, but some may find the easy access to food in town a bit more enjoyable.
🦡 Honeycomb Badgers. These interesting looking badgers have a honeycomb for a back. While they will dig up gardens in search of tasty flowers, they need to "shed" their honeycomb and are deliberately going to people to offer it. They are not harmed and will just reveal normal fur beneath before a new honeycomb forms.
🦒 Flying Giraffes. A flock of large winged giraffes will be flying in and roosting on various tall buildings. They act a lot like Canadian geese, so…beware.
🐻 Cotton Bears. These cute little bears look like they could be living teddy bears with how small and plush they appear. And for winter, they are looking to sleep somewhere nice, soft, and warm. Like a bed. Now they don't really care if they are occupied or not, so maybe it would be better if some dens and beds could be made for them instead.
C. Field Foes. The farms situated around the outskirts of town are preparing to harvest their fields, but there's trouble. Unless it gets sorted quick, food might be harder to come by for the winter!
🌾 Scarecrow Rebellion. Something is wrong with the scarecrows, but no one is sure what. They're either sitting in the fields not trying to shoo away the numerous wildlife that have decided to come through, or actively waving their pitchforks at the very gardeners and farmers they're supposed to help. Perhaps they feel a bit underappreciated so some word of thanks could help them get back to work. In the meantime, some help clearing out the fields of unwanted visitors, especially the crows, will be needed.
🍄 Hopped Up Hares. Among the unwanted "vermin" are some hares that have somehow gotten into some…strange green mushrooms that have made them behave a bit erratic. They're digging up tunnels, wearing carrots on their heads, and stare blankly out into the distance. Catch them and drive them away! And maybe feed them some special pellets that will help cure them of their, uh, "ailment." It's not recommended to eat the mushrooms should they be found, but if one does…well, enjoy the same dizzying, heightened experience the hares did.
🍆 Oversized Veggies. Some young "genius" thought creating a special formula mixed with dreamotion would help the crops grow larger and faster. However, it only caused the vegetables to overgrow to as large as an adult person and are now rolling dangerously through the fields. Some even get into town! Pumpkins, carrots, lettuce, corn, potatoes, cabbages—all manner of vegetables are rolling around, so stop them before they cause too much destruction.
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SO'S THE MANGA BUT IT HAS PANTYSHOTS LOLFor his part, Yato's slowly picking up on when Hiyori doesn't want to talk about something and manages to keep his curiosity in check so as not to be too overbearing and pushy. He doesn't want a repeat of Capyper Land where he almost made her cry.
Yes, yes. Bathing suit! Totally not panties and a bra. Nope.]
Oh, that's a good idea, actually! That way they won't need as many blankets but they'll still be kept warm all the same.
[Finally giving up, he flops down onto the ground to let the kittenfish climb aboard him, some trying to nestle into his jersey. Seems like they appreciate it just as much as he does, heh.]
H-Hey, watch it, you! That tickles! [He tries pulling one out, much to its squeaky displeasure. Mom catfish watches playtime cautiously, grooming herself in between. At Hiyori's words, he glances up at her and nods, slightly red in the face as he always is whenever he's met by her in her... unmentionables.]
Ah-- Yeah, that might be a good idea. You must be getting chilled by now. [He politely keeps himself occupied with the kittyfish while she's busy getting dressed, actually having a good time playing around with them to the point some are rolling around on their backs in order to get belly scritches.]
Who's a cute little thief, huh? Who's a filthy rotten, cute little clothes stealer~? [There's a chorus of chirruping from him using both hands to tickle the lot of them.]
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OH YEAH WE'RE JUST BEING IC NODDERSsame for yato picking up on hiyori's aversion to talking about ~certain things~. he's growing so much. she'll be proud of him later and tell him how much she notices he's thinking of other people more in the future. and there may come a time when she actually CONFESSES why she can find him so easily. it's possible!?
at least, kittenfish appreciate his jersey huh...
hiyori laughs quietly at the scene in front of her when she comes back, pulling on some shirt that's too large for her to FINALLY BLESSEDLY hide her cleavage and striped underwear. putting those away where they belong. out of eyesight. out of mind.
some shorts are pulled on next. also too big and not suited for this weather. oh well. beggars can't be choosers.
this is a memory she hopes she never forgets, too. maybe she should get a journal and write down her day's activities again. just in case...
just in case. ]
Hehe. They're really cute.
[ for all his godly ire, he sure does cave quickly. yato's even more taken by the family than she is. she crouches next to his head and smiles down at him. ]
Okay, as much as I hate to cut this short [ and she absolutely does ] we should start heading back to report our findings and our idea on how to fix the problem, Yato. I wouldn't mind coming to visit now and then, though. What about you?
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It really helps his case that there's something to distract him from the matter at hand, on top of having gotten back his precious outfit so he's not so combative anymore. If he can manage that, then maybe one day they'll be able to talk more openly about things like her ability to find him no matter where he is.
With Hiyori now properly dressed, he can look at her properly again, smiling as the catfish kittens swarm around him, climbing and falling off of his lap, some playing with his boots now that his toes are hidden.
They really aren't so bad when they're not stealing people's clothes. Hell, he could see them making nice pets if someone wanted to try taming one. It almost looks like he's considering it when Hiyori calls off their playtime, earning a pout from him.]
What? Already? Do we have to go so soon? [Like a child, he is, hugging one of them to his chest as he stares up at her with big, doe eyes.] ....do you think we can come back tomorrow? We could bring them some blankets to trade for the clothes.
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hiyori was pretty much under the impression yato was moody about not having his tracksuit. after his reaction to her not realizing she pulled it on, it's pretty damn clear where his priorities are.
one day, it'd be nice for them BOTH (!!!) to talk more openly. about many things. considering how yato is? and how hiyori is? the possibility of that is
not 100%. ]
Y-Yato... [ not the eyes. urgh!!! stop that!!!! she has to look away before she gives in.
too late. ] Yes, we can come back tomorrow with blankets and straw for them to keep warm with. [ something she was planning on doing anyway.
from one extreme to the other, eh yatogami? she prefers this, though. ]
N-now, come on? I need head back to the treehouse so I can put my own clothes back on before I get sick.
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Oh, he was definitely in A Mood because of his missing tracksuit. At the moment there's only one thing here he values above his outfit and that's Hiyori.
Perhaps once they get more used to each other (and themselves) they'll be able to broach sensitive and important subjects with some ease.
At some point. Hopefully.]
.....okay then. [Pulling off all the catfish, he sets them on the ground around him and stands, giving each one a pet before straightening all the way up.
N-No fair calling him out like that, okay??]
Can't have you catching a cold or worse. Here-- [He takes off his precious jersey, holding it out to her with a faint color to his cheeks.] J-Just until we get back!
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keep her up at night. and she would be the one up at 3am asking people WHAT IS LOVE. but she's not.
hopefully, though, yeah. ]
Huh? [ part of her believes she misheard him because she was so taken by the sight of him petting each one of the kittenfish. after all that commotion he caused about his jersey and he's
offering it to her.
well, she... already wore it once, she supposes. she is cold. her poor bare legs. just until they get back, he says. her tail flicks behind her and she swallows nervously before reaching out.
and takes his jersey. ] O... kay. [ ....... this time around, she's checking for pit stains or anything. finding none, she puts it on and zips it up. all the way up to her chin.
knowing now that it's yato's when her fingers barely peek out of the sleeves and it's just as baggy on her as her shirt is
is he going to be okay without a jacket? does she ask? does she just MOVE ON? ]
Right! Catfish Family, we're going. See you tomorrow! [ waving bye because she's a BIG NERD and now she's maneuvering her way out of here.
none of her clothes disappear as she makes to exit.
so... maybe... the catfish did understand. a little. ]
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Here. [He reiterates by thrusting the jacket out again, pointedly avoiding her eyes. He knows she'll take care of his jersey, and they'll just be going right how, so it's not like it's that big of a deal. And it's more important that as a mortal she doesn't fall ill. He can handle a cold if it gets that bad, which he expects it won't.
So it was an easy decision to make.
Once he's sure she's going to wear it (and not complain about the non-existent smell), he starts off down the passageway, pausing long enough to turn around and jab a finger at the catfish.]
No more stealing clothes, you little shits! You've got plenty!
[He huffs as they seem to chirrup in understanding, tails slapping before they disappear into the clothing piles. Following Hiyori out, he tries not to look at her rear on the way. Only fair since she had to stare at his on the way in, right??
At least they get out without any further issues or loss of clothes. That's something, anyway.]
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the shorts aren't very flattering but maybe that's for the best.
at the first sign of sunlight, she crawls a little faster and then all but bursts out of the tunnel exit onto grass and fresh air instead of stale recycled air in the cavern. she brushes the dirt off her knees, shivering only a little. ]
Let's go home?
[ she asks as yato exits not far behind her. ]
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Scrambling out after her, he stretches, cracking his neck and rolling his shoulders with a groan. Even though he fit, it's a bit cramped going for someone of his size.]
Sounds good to me. We can file a report with what we've found out and collect our reward on the way back!
[Double-checking that all his clothes made it out intact, he gives a final nod before starting off back to the city.]
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Huh? What reward?
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We get a limited edition stress ball! How cool is that?
[Yes, he's excited about it, the idiot.]
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A, a stress ball. What's... um, limited edition about it?
[ all this for a toy. maybe the real reward was the friends they made along the way. like catfish and kittenfish. ]
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[Surprise, it's a catfish stress ball with eyes that bulge when you squeeze it! So yeah, the kittyfish friends are definitely the better reward.]
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You didn't read-- [ okay but
what if he asked hiyori to help him with something dangerous? IT ALMOST WAS when his emotions were affection the area around them. dangerously!!
i-it's over. they succeeded and yes they chose the better outcome than anything likely in that report.
yato could have used a catfish stress ball earlier to vent out his frustrations. ]
I guess we'll find out when we file the report.
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Nope!
[He would've protected her! ...although he kinda was the danger there for a few moments, wasn't he. Hrm...
Oh well. All's well that ends well! And the next time something happens, he'll have his catfish stress ball to have fun squeezing.]
Yup, no sense worrying about it right now. We'll learn soon enough~