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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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until he starts hurting himself. don't worry, she's here to save him from himself. ]
Don't pull on them!! [ releasing her tail, her hands flutter nervously between them. like she WANTS to help but also doesn't want what JUST happened to occur again. ]
Let's... let's go get some fresh air! That'll clear your head. [ yeah, that. WHEREVER THEY ARE CURRENTLY, she's now pushing against yato's back to march them both outside of it. ]
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[Now rubbing his poor new assets, he allows himself to be guided outside into the crisp autumn air. Immediately his ears perk up, swiveling this way and that in spite of himself. There's so much to hear...! Insects calling, people talking off in the distance, the wind blowing around their ankles. It's almost overwhelming how much his senses have improved.
It could be for that reason he stops abruptly, turning enough to catch Hiyori by the hand without a second thought, his tail puffing up again slightly as it droops down between his legs.]
Is it just me, or is it a lot louder out here today?
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deep breath. in, out.
okay. this is fine. she lets him hold her hand. he seems... disturbed about something, anyway. that tail says it all. just like hers does. ]
It sounds pretty normal to me. [ it's breezy so there's the occasional whistle of wind. she can see his ears swivel back and forth and her lips part in understanding. ]
Oh, your ears! Are cat ears stronger than a god's hearing? Or is it a godcat's ears?
[ hiyori. ]
What do you hear?
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But he doesn't seem to notice, too intent on picking out what new sounds he can hear from their surroundings. There's a lot, so much so he hardly knows where to start. So he begins with the closest thing:]
There's tons of insects, lots of leaves rustling... People talking everywhere, chickens...? Some sort of rumbling that's almost like thunder.
I swear I couldn't tell all this apart just an hour ago. It must be these ears. [He reaches up, stroking one carefully.] It's... a little overwhelming, to be honest.
[Don't you laugh at him, Hiyori Iki! He's putting his trust in you here!]
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it reminds her of the first few days of her soul slipping out of her body. how overwhelming and strange it all was to her, too. how she just wanted to be normal again. it's almost eerily similar. what with him having a tail, too.
she goes for smiling as reassuringly as she can. ]
I'm sure you'll get used to it? [ she did. ]
Would it be easier to go somewhere more quiet? Outside the town?
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Doesn't mean he won't get a bit huffy at the suggestion of basically running away from the problem.]
It might be, but I can't just up and let a bunch of noises drive me out like some scared child.
[Taking his hand back, he rubs it on his pants to get the moisture off before shoving both into his pants pockets.]
Besides, I wanted to ask for your help. My jersey's gone missing and I think I know what happened to it - there's been a clothes thief running around lately and all the information I've got points to a tree in the wilds. I was wondering if you're up for helping me tackle the asshole.
[He turns to look at her expectantly, hopefully. He has faith she could hold her own in a fight.]
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ah, maybe that was the wrong thing to say to a god. hiyori didn't mean it in a "running away" note. more like a "let's take away the thing that's bothering you" way. her hand hovers midair as he pulls it back, slowly dropping back to her side. she curls her fingers into the hem of her shirt. ]
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has gone missing.
is that such a bad thing...? ]
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besides!! yato doesn't often ask for her help. hiyori just DOES things whether he likes it or not. her eyes are wide at his request before a smile breaks out across her face.
is this because of the candy corn golem? she's so. HAPPY? PROUD?? BOTH??? ]
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We've got a criminal on our hands that needs to be stopped!!
[ why take his jersey. weird. oh well. ]
HIYORI PLZ
And see!! He needs his jersey because what would he be without it?? DRIPPY-SAN. And he can't have that. He needs it - it's part of his image!
It took a lot to come to the conclusion that it'd be best to tackle this fiend with a partner. He debated it all night but finally decided that after their excursion at the carnival, discretion is the better part of valor. He's not keen on learning what happens to people (or gods) who get killed in Songerein. It's not likely to be pleasant at the very least.]
Hah! I thought you would be. You're so determined when there's a challenge in front of you.
[It's one of the things he admires most about her. Turning towards the road leading out of town, he glances back over his shoulder with a grin.]
Think you can keep up with me?
YES ?? :'D
it's a part of his image that wouldn't be so bad for him to drop? well, doesn't matter. hiyori has already promised to help him get his PRECIOUS jersey-san back.
yato is a battle god. prideful as he is, he isn't... ok, he is an idiot, but NOT with war. while this isn't war on a scale that severs countries and tears scars into the earth, it's a personal war for yato. this thief has declared war on the GOD of war, yatogami.
big mistake. ]
A-am I? [ hiyori's clenched fist lowers as she thinks about it. the hammer game was more about taking that rude dude down a peg or two back to humble. the paintball game? total accident. also? mostly yato's fault. she was more competitive as a child than she is now.
but yato seems to believe it. her cheeks warm as he turns away and looks over his shoulder.
something within her sparks -- a faint light. she's never had to race a god before. yama-chan, the fastest girl in her class as an elementary student, was the toughest she had. it's how they became friends when hiyori bested her. ]
I don't know. We'll see. [ she rolls up the sleeves of her sweater and stands next to yato, dropping into an 'on your mark' after retying her shoes.
she's getting into it....... ]
thinking of abandoning his jersey, how could you ;;
Don't make him pick between two of his most precious things in his life... The jersey might win out. It doesn't complain about him.
So there!And for an idiot war god, earning his ire is truly a terrible idea. Especially where things he values are involved. It can only lead to a Bad Time for those fool enough to cross him.]
I think so. [Just like how with him presenting her with the opportunity to compete has her raring to go. He flashes her a grin as they get into the same stance ready to run. His cat ears prick forward and his tail swishes behind him excitedly and he spares her one final glance before turning his gaze forward.]
Ready? Three... Two... One... Go!
[He takes off like a shot, feet barely touching against the ground thanks to his godly lightness. Only once does he look over to make sure Hiyori's following before putting his all into it, guiding them towards the clothing thief's lair.]
BUT SHE DIDN'T!!!
in this instance, she can agree. but it's ONLY because yato dared to say something like "think you can keep up with me?" who WOULDN'T get at least somewhat riled up by that?!
hiyori has no ears to turn forward but her tail winds around in the air, too, curling and flicking. her hips raise at one. and at go--
THEY'RE OFF.
the commentator that isn't here: yato takes an early lead, but hiyori is hot on his heels! it doesn't look like she's going to give up that easily, folks. yato may be a god and hiyori might only be a human, but she's got nerves of steel. going head to head with a god? what do you think that's going to do for her career, joe?
joe shmoe commentator #2: well, john, that depends on how this race ends up. not many people have placed their bets on her. she's got a 100:1 ratio against the yatogami. meanwhile, that guy is a shoo-in. hiyori doesn't even know where she's going. she has no choice but to follow yato for the majority of the race or she'll get lost!
commentator #1 john: right you are, joe. seems like the odds are not in her favor, but, incredibly enough, she's managed to keep up this entire time! that girl is running like a woman possessed to catch up with her competition. she's putting her all into this one, folks!
it's true. her chest burns with the effort. only to stay in yato's peripheral. this must be how yukine feels when she's strict in grading his homework. there is no leeway. in hindsight, racing to get to a place where they're going to have to confront a criminal? not the best idea, but she got caught up in the moment. and yato's challenging grin.
she's proud of herself for keeping up for this long, her breath harsh and hoarse. her heart loud and fast in her ears. ]
TRUE!! HE THANKS HER FOR THAT
For what it's worth, Yato starts to seem a bit winded himself about three-quarters of the the way there, straining against his muscles as his feet begin to actually need to hit the ground in order for him to keep up outpacing Hiyori. And even though he maintains his lead by a fair margin the whole way, she gradually begins gaining on him as the treeline comes into sight.
Unlike Hiyori who by now knows her tail-like cord inside and out, Yato's balance is suffering from the way his own tail whips about, sending him first a little one way then the other unbidden. By the time they've reached the trees themselves, they're neck and neck, with Yato keeping the lead by sheer stamina alone.
With their goal only about a hundred feet away, he begins flagging to the point where Hiyori could reach out and touch his tail were they perfectly in line with one another. But the longer their competition goes on, the more unsteady he becomes, until he staggers into the tree that houses their goal and leans against it bent over and gasping for breath.
As she comes up to the tree as well, he flashes her a tired grin in between pants.]
Hah-- Looks like... I managed to... beat you... But just barely--!
[He shakes his head, sliding to the ground to give his aching legs some rest.]
Not bad for... a mortal...
anything for da god
that was stupid and fun. if she had any oxygen to spare, she might've laughed.
she's so winded that taking in air stings her lungs. not bad for a mortal, he says! says the god!! she's a half-mortal like this. she'll take it. putting her hands on her hips, she narrows her eyes slightly at him on the floor but looks around at where their race has ended. only when she's managed to catch her breath, where air doesn't slice through her chest, does she let herself talk. ]
I'm just glad I... kept up with you...! [ and he didn't get so caught up in winning that he left her stranded somewhere outside of town. in this still relatively new place they're kind of trapped in. ] Next time-- [ she shakes her head. ] The thief is here somewhere?
[ where is he hiding out? is it an underground bunker!?! that would be cool...
ugh, she's still recovering though. yato!! why did you have them race!! ]
such a loyal follower
Perhaps it's Yato's godly nature that affords him the energy and lung capacity to laugh, but laugh he does, childishly at that with tail swishing happily behind him.
Though he's still got a stitch in his side from the exertion and tries to work it out by rubbing at it, wincing a bit. How strange is it that gods can experience bodily pain? He's often thought about that and deemed it decidedly unfair. It also sucks because of the burning in his throat makes talking difficult.]
Heh, don't worry.... I wouldn't have left you behind. [He answers her unspoken worry with a fond smile, wiping the sweat from his brow.] Next time~? [There's a teasing lilt to his voice there, but he lets it drop in favor of gesturing towards the hollow of the tree.]
We gotta crawl in here. It goes deeper than it looks-- there's a tunnel leading some ways in...
[So in a way she's right to think underground bunker. It's a good thing Yukine isn't with them, or things might have become problematic. He wouldn't want to put his shinki through this. Hauling himself up to his feet, he glances at her.]
Need a minute or five still?
~d e v o t e d~
catching yato's wince, she looks at him in concern but doesn't comment. it is very much mentally noted, however, for whatever lies in wait for them both. god (heh) willing, just a jersey-san.
as much as she wants to point out that it LOOKED like he could have DEFINITELY left her in the dust if she even thought of slowing down, his fond smile changes her mind. what he gets is a huff but the beginnings of a small smile, too.
no comment on next time. he wasn't SUPPOSED TO HEAR THAT. damn those nekomimi ears!!!
hiyori looks in the direction he gestures. an underground bunker!!! that she has to crawl through. that seems... off. it reminds her of the way animals burrow. ]
No, I'm okay. [ YOUTH RECOVERY SURE IS NICE. but also hiyori is a healthy girl. she's not not winded, but she can breathe much more easily. ]
The more time we spend here standing around, the thief might already be trying to escape. [ she saw it in movies. ] We can't let them get away. No matter who they are.
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While he stands there rubbing at his aching side, he does a couple stretches to get his legs moving again. If nothing else he wants to at least be in good enough shape to run back to the entrance should they end up outclassed. No more repeats of the candy corn golem, thank you. Almost getting trounced once was enough for him.
Her smile makes his widen a touch, though he can't help noting she fails to answer his teasing inquiry. Maybe he'll have to pester her about it later.]
Alright then, let's get started. [He decides to go first, being the more resilient of the two of them and he thinks the one with the harder head in case anything attacks them head-on.] Don't worry too much about them getting away - from what I heard they've stolen a quarter of the clothes in Reverein. It'll take time to move that mountain of laundry. Not missing anything yourself, are you? Still got your panties on?
[In hindsight, maybe he shouldn't have said that with his tail and ass hanging out where she can get at it...]
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hiyori is already somewhat flustered that she'll have to stare at his DAMN ASS the entire time they are crawling through this tunnel. you just had to comment on her panties, huh? what happened the last time you did? remember? no? let me remind you: TRASH CAN DOWN THE STREET INTO A GARBAGE TRUCK, MORON.
yes, she KICKS HIM IN THE ASS. deeper into the tunnel. ]
Worry about your own clothes!! You're the one that got your jersey stolen!!
[ HE'S THE WORST.
at the very least (very, very least) she kicks him only to make a point. not to beat his ass. do NOT COMMENT ON HER PANTIES. ]
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as for the matter at hand -- they've stolen a quarter of the clothes in reverein?? how do you get away with that? that sounds like a lot of clothes. furthermore, what are they DOING with all those clothes?! ]
If you're asking if I'm missing any of my belongings [ SAID SHARPLY. POINTEDLY. the correct way to ask!! ] ... Just a sock. I think. But I would lose socks all the time when I did my laundry at home! I didn't think it was that big of a deal. I didn't think it was a clothes thief.
[ just that she misplaced it. the perfect crime. ]
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YEOUCH!
Watch the tail, wouldja?! [Pausing long enough to pointedly rub at his backside, he turns around to glare over a shoulder with a huff. Sheesh... Show a little concern and see where it gets you...!]
Okay, okay, I get the hint. [He just figured that a panty thief was more likely than say a shirt thief! As for the case of the missing sock--] It probably got lost in your bed or something. That's always happening to me.
[So if she finds random stray socks in her bed, she knows who's been there. Since what would a thief want with a single sock? Unless they happened to be a one-legged bandit??
Crawling further in until they reach an opening, Yato almost falls face first into the narrow room that opens up before them.]
Whoa--! Watch yourself here, there's a pretty steep drop.
[Once he's inside and on his feet, he turns around to offer her a hand.]
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she only meets yato's glare and huff with a flushed scowl of her own, but they move along from it easily enough. crawling along until the tunnel opens up into a room.
yato loses his socks in his bed, huh...
with hiyori being so quick to forgive yato for most things, she grasps his hand without a second thought to help her out of the narrow tunnel. as her feet touch the floor and she can stand up straight, she thanks him. ]
Where are we? [ UNDERGROUND
BUNKER?? it's almost utterly devoid of light though, so she has no idea what's going on around her. she takes a cautious step forward and almost IMMEDIATELY trips on something. ] Wah!
[ the feeling of tripping on a pile of clothes.
to fall into a pile of clothes. ]
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Thankfully their little tiff doesn't last long and it's a good thing, too. They have a mission to accomplish! Bad guys to catch! Clothes to rescue!
As Hiyori steps out into the room, he glances around in the hopes of spotting something in the darkness, be it a torch or something they could turn into one. The thieves must have had a light in order to see, right? Unless they're nocturnal. Which he supposes might be possible.]
Not sure. The main entrance to their hidey-hole, I guess.
[All Yato has to hear is Hiyori's yell in order to instinctively lunge for her, leading him to trip on the pile as well and end up in a heap on top of her.]
Ack--! Sorry, Hiyori...! W-Whoa!
[Scrambling to get off now! Only his foot gets caught in... something, and he falls over backwards onto another pile, almost completely upside down.]
Okay, this is getting stupid.
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