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A BIT LEAFY

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I. LEAF STORM

II. INFESTATIONS

COMMENTS

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.

I. LEAF STORM

II. INFESTATIONS

COMMENTS

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Leaf Monsters

[ This may not be her village, and she may not trust the people here… but if people are in danger, she feels compelled to act. These bizarre creatures are like nothing she’s ever seen before, but she doesn’t hesitate to attack, slicing through leaves from the shadows. But it doesn’t appear to be enough – these things are either too large or she’s too small. It’s made all the more evident when one of them grabs her!]

Augh! L-Let go! Nnngh…! Can I really do nothing…?

[ On the flipside, you may find her Raisin Crows trying to rally the chickens into coming with them. Given that both sides aren’t exactly talking in human terms, it’s hard to tell if it’s working or not. ]

Scarecrow Rebellion

[ So because these are regular crows, will Black Raisin Cookie go easy on them? Absolutely not. It’s a matter of principle! But admittedly, she is trying to shoo/scare them off instead of harming them. Her dough may be a little soft towards them after all. ]

This food is for everyone… I won’t have your greedy beaks taking your fill of what doesn’t belong to you! You bring shame upon your very name!

[ … Yes, she’s also lecturing them as she tries to shoo them away. It’s not exactly working, as one can expect. ]

Dreamboard - Gourdzilla Galore

[ Due to her harsh upbringings, BRC believes every single scrap of food must be used. It may be what’s taking her so long to take down a single pumpkin – she keeps dividing every part of the pumpkins into categories. This might take all day for her, but as far as she’s concerned, it’s worth it. ]

Hmmm… we can set the seeds over there. Any that can’t be planted can be roasted. And we mustn’t be sloppy with the stem, it has its uses.

[ In fact, she’s at this for long, she’s probably skipped a few meals… and yes, Cookie Stomachs can growl too. But she does her best to ignore it so she can focus on the task at hand. ]

Hey, you! Don’t throw that away! Every piece here is vital! We mustn’t waste a single thing!

Wildcard
[ Make your own prompt! Feel free to plot with me at melcat33 for both plurk/discord! As a reminder, Black Raisin Cookie is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand! ]

[ as one of those poor saps raking up leaves to try to do some good wholesome hard work to keep the town tidy, hiyori is inadvertently (she thinks) responsible for the monster attacks.

and in being responsible, she's in the thick of it. trying to fix it. as compelled to act. though not without a terrified scream the first time one of them tries to engulf her while she's raking around cluelessly.

dodging another pile that's after her, she hears a distraught voice nearby and runs off in the direction of it. she can't... see anyone, though?

??? ]

Um. Hellooooo? Where are-- GNYAH?! [ the monster that grabbed black raisin? yeah, it's grabbing hiyori, too.

she rolled a Nat 1 on Helping Action.

but now they're in this! together!! ]

Edited 2023-11-06 10:51 (UTC)

Huh...?

[ Someone's in here with her? It's one of those... large creatures! She's been wary to get too close to any of them, but with the girl crying out in distress, Black Raisin Cookie feels compelled to act. Finding resolved strength, she once again cuts through the leaves - it's only a temporary measure, and they'll rejoin and be whole again soon enough, but for now it's all she has.]

I'll get you out of here! You have to get away from here, as fast as you can!

[ Hiyori will hear that small voice from... her shoulder??? A tiny figure doing her best to cut the girl free? ]

[ yes, it's that voice from before! the one that sounded like she was in danger. the whole reason hiyori came this way was to help that voice and it's from

a tiny

cute

person(??) ]

[ SHE'S SO CUTE AND SMALL!!!

ah!! but they need to get out of here first. now isn't the time to fawn over tiny and cute figures. ]

And leave you? No way!

[ as soon as one of her arms is cut free, hiyori reaches over her shoulder. ]

H-Here! If you can, get into my hand! I have an idea but I need your cutting ability to do it!

... Very well! But it won't stop them for long. It reassembles itself just as quickly... for now, I'm trusting you.

[ Hop hop hop! She lands easily into Hiyori's hand, and as expected of someone this small, she barely weighs anything! ]

[ !!!

she's being trusted. by this t-tiny, adorable--

focus! right. don't let her down. all she should have to do is put a little adjustment on the tried and true move of her martial arts god, touno. ]

Th-thanks! Okay!! [ so she needs to be quick about getting them out. got it. ] I'm going to grab hold of you, alright? [ hiyori does so and holds her close to her chest. with one arm free, she's able to free one of her legs too! yes!!

here goes. ]

Jungleeee--

[ she winds her body up... ]

SAVATE!!!

[ and releases it all in a whirl of movement. hiyori spins her body around in a tornado kick, and the leaves disperse enough in a flurry of oranges and reds. with it, there's an opening that she seizes immediately and pushes her way through until she stumbles out with her hands still cupped around her pocket-sized partner. ]

[ Since the tiny person only has one arm, it's not easy for her to hold on tight, but she does as best she can! And... what a move this creature performs! She's seen people kick before, but never with such strength, such intensity! It's almost like magic!

And they're out! But only for now. The Tiny doesn't believe in celebrating before all your pastry is baked. ]

Oof... I commend your strength, but there's no time to rest! If we're to make space between us and that... that thing, we must move now!

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