third slash ⚔ open december log

[rokubro]

Who: Rokurou and anyone!
Which: Open December Log
Where: Various
What: fighting helping tree ents; making swords for gifts; ice fishing; gumdrops. Note: all his sweaters will be sword themed and a lot of red and orange.
Warnings: None


» OPTION A - CHRISTMAS TREE ENTS «

[Walking, giant trees...is something he's seen and fought before so even though they are clearly peaceful, the idea of maybe trying to get into a fight with one comes to mind.... But he's going to be on good behavior and help with the decorating instead. Plucking off one of the strange egg shaped ornaments, he can't help but turn it in his hand curiously.]

So... We sure nothing is going to come out of these things? What would happen if I tried to boil it? Or maybe cut it...

[The tree ent overhears this and starts shaking its branches in displeasure, and the egg also starts making a weird sound that's something like alarm, so he quickly tries to retract.]

I'm not, I'm not, don't worry.

[...Said with a gaze that he's still thinking about it.

Anyway, after hanging one he takes some of that holly leaf garland and looks at whoever's house he happens to be at.]

So where should I hang this? I can climb up to the very top of the tree if you want it.

» OPTION B: GIFTING SWORDS «

[Not real ones.

Rokurou can be found sitting on the ground with a pile of small wooden swords scattered about him. They all have different shape and design, and while he can't create the swords from scratch, he's at least developed his dreamotion ability enough that when he holds a plain wooden sword, he can channel an idea and emotion to produce something actually tasteful. From simple symbols down the blade to adding a bit of color to the hilt. Since these are essentially "toy" swords he's not going too far out, but it would make any young swordsman like it better than a plain one.

Holding one up and pleased by the simple yet elegant black lines curving around the hilt, he voices his thoughts allowed.]

Heh, any kid will like this. But I wonder if I should try altering the shape next... These are all simple wooden practice swords, but what if I tried to make them different like curved blades or different knives and daggers? That would make me one step closer in creating my own swords, right?

[Or so he hopes and he just hums as he continues.

By the way, the number of swords around him are likely nearing a hundred someone please stop him.]

» OPTION C: ICE FISHING «

[Fishing is another one of Rokurou's pasttimes and he is quick to set out to try his luck at the lake. After finding a spot and cutting through the ice, he sets his pole in place and sits, a cup of sake in hand.

However, instead of a nice relaxing day of fishing, he has to drop everything and hop up when the line suddenly reels out and the pole threatens to break as it bends towards the water]

Whoa—!

[Good thing he set up a brace as he drops to his knees and tries to pull the pole back while reeling the line in. Even so, he just grins.]

Heh, don't think I'll let you get away!

[Oh he's definitely fired up!!! ...Which may not actually be a good thing as he's on ice and usually his high spirited emotions tend to raise up the temperature. Even now, steam is starting to rise up from the ice's surface.]

» OPTION D: GUMDROPS «

[It can happen anywhere. In town, out in the fields, at the lake when he's fishing—wherever it is the gumdrop will strike and now Rokurou and his unfortunate partner must find a way out of it.

Fluff and Mistlefoe are preferred, though will do shippy ones with those who ask!]

» OPTION E: WILDCARD «

[This guy can do a lot of things so open to other quests on the Dream Board! Find (and fight) some noctaere for the Anti-Noctaere Research, help cut out some giant slabs of gingerbread for the Gingerbread House, help out the Coal Mining. Feel free to hit me via PM, discord, or laenavesse!]

Comments

B

[professorbestie]

[Yujin's current Christmas jumper is nothing too outrageous. The colors clash terribly, but the image on it is just a typical Christmas tree and there's no additional fluff or tinsel. He's been lucking out with the jumpers so far, and he knows this, so he dares not grow complacent.

Regardless, the man sitting in the middle of several piles of toy swords gives him pause. The question of why there are toy swords there at all is answered by the man's own musing, but why are there so many of them?]

... Ah. Excuse me?

[rokubro]

[Rokurou was humming a little as he tried to think of what to do with the sword in his hand when he heard the voice and looks up.]

Oh, hey there. Sorry about the mess.

[professorbestie]

[He shakes his head lightly at the apology, a sign that it's fine, really. Confusing, but fine.]

I apologize if this is none of my business, but ah... Why do you have so many of these swords?

[rokubro]

Oh these? I'm making them for that gift request!

c

[oathkeeper]

[Sora was born on a tropical island so that automatically makes him love things like fish, fishing and seafood. Even if as a kid he would do a lot of fishing with his own two hands and by being a quick swimmer- But one thing he's never done before is ice fishing.

Boy, it looks a little scary! Is the ice steaming??]

Uh- hey!! Are you okay out there?!

[He's yelling from the shore of the lake instead since he's not too sure about going out onto the ice yet. But then again that person out there who's crazy enough to do some ice fishing is kind of heating the ice up! This could be bad?!]

[rokubro]

[He's fiiiiiine totally fiiiiine—

Rokurou hears the voice, but he's too distracted in trying to keep the fish that still doesn't notice anything amiss.]

Don't worry, I got this!

[oathkeeper]

Are you sure about that?! You're... Uh...!!

[He's waving his hands and bouncing up and down! Dude!]

You're kind of melting the ice, you know! Melting the ice you're standing on?!

[rokubro]

Huh? Melting?

[And as if on cue, the weaker part of the ice starts to CRACK and it's not long before it begins to separate.]

Whoa—what the!?

[Wait, WHERE'D ALL THIS STEAM COME FROM??]

Ice fishing more like— actually I dont have anything clever

[tailsneverfails]

[ Eizen was on his way to join in the fishing fun. Rokurou was a little quick in rushing off, but Eizen stayed back to make sure he could get a pole that could survive his luck. But when he finally got there, Rokurou already looked like he was in the middle of a huge score. ]

You aren't gonna let that fish embarrass you are you, Rokurou?

ice dancing. /let them ice dance/

[rokubro]

[He only laughs and spares Eizen a quick glance as he pulls back on the rod.]

Like this fish can withstand the strength of a daemon! But what took you so long?

eyes emojiiiii

[tailsneverfails]

You can't rush perfection, ya know! I had to make sure my rod was strong enough to beat you!

[ But Eizen approaches him faster with a dumb grin on his face. ]

such is their cursed fate

[rokubro]

Hah, that's if you even get a bite!

[And man, is the fish he's hook a strong one! He has to let it run before pulling back again, but he has enough strength and endurance to handle it!



Question is, does the ice.]

A

[iracorn]

[Certainly, Ira is no stranger to decorating for this wintery season, though that was usually more Ava's job (and whoever she managed to recruit.). So he's a little surprised at the offer.]

Do you...have enough to get that far?

[rokubro]

They have a lot. Could probably wrap the tree with how much garland they've brought.

[Okay, maybe an exaggeration, but it is a lot!]

[iracorn]

[If he's being entirely honest, Ira is thinking about it. Typically this is something that would be left in the hands of Luxu.]

I suppose it would look nice...do you want help?

[rokubro]

Would make things easier. Just grab an end and tell me where to go.

B

[refire]

[There are too many swords and it makes Alphen happy. He's always enthusiastic for weaponry and machinery so he's practically beaming with joy.]

Whoa! Hey, these are cool and you have so many of them. Are you gonna make more?

[rokubro]

Hey, Alphen! You're free to take some if you want.

[Does he need a reason? No, none.]

But I think I'll stop with what I have right now and if they need more I'll make some.

[refire]

I might be able to find a use for this, so thanks.

[ He shoots Rokurou a thumbs up of approval.]

There's a workshop and a forge back at the smithy you can use if you want. I've been keeping my blades sharp there.

gumdrops >:)

[mooglebow]

[Maybe the tapirs have seen her missing her dumb sword lover in her dreams (nothing racy here, Serah is pure they hold hands in her dreams!!!) and have told the gumdrops to LET THEM KISS, or whatever, or maybe she's got dumb luck.

Either way, she's on her way out of Dreambucks with a warm drink, at least out of the door and not in the way of their business when...]

Oh! Rokurou!

[There is a Rokurou in her path. She waves and smiles, not knowing what the gumdrops have in store for them...]

kufufufu

[rokubro]

[(yeah sure "hold hands")

Rokurou had just finished dropping off his first (yes first) load of toy swords when he hears his name and looks up to see Serah. With a grin he waves.]

Hey, Serah, out for a drink?

[Nonalcoholic clearly.]

[mooglebow]

[LOOK SHE IS PURE AS THE FRESHLY FALLEN SNOW HERE, NOT A DEVIANT LIKE ROKUROU.

...sometimes. Maybe.

But of course it's non-alcoholic!!!! She can add something later if she wants, but for now... just a regular, warm coffee to make the snow and yuck not so bad here.]

Yep! If I knew I'd run into you, I would have grabbed you one too. What brings you out here?

E; 1204- anti-noctaere research

[ragingscoopaholic]

[Sure, it annoyed her a little that Jude hadn't bothered to mention posting to the dream board at all. Not that she's annoyed that he needs help, and a lot of help from others, she's fine with that! It's just that he didn't bother to come to her personally to ask for her help, too- she had to find out about it on the dream board.

He did mention something about needing things, and she's gone over to his place, completely uninvited numerous times, and seen he's got a whole mess of stuff going on...

Point is that he had every opportunity to mention any of this and he didn't. And it's probably for some obnoxious reason or another, like that he doesn't want her to charge in and get hurt, or that she'd try to go off alone or something.

Which she did.

Not entirely by choice, but the only person she could ask that she knows who is skilled in combat is busy. So. Here she is, exploring the outer cliffs. Partially out of spite.

Doesn't seem bad so far, a little eerie with the wastelands looming nearby and the monsters of this area fighting in the distance; there's a sort of thickness in the air that she's doesn't like. But she's totally got this. Just got to find something imbued with nightmare energy and she's done. She's beyond determined to see this through, especially so she can stick it to Jude later.

Unfortunately, as it turns out, rushing into things isn't always the best idea. It's a thought that briefly crosses her mind when she sees something shadowy and fast rush past her peripheral. Noctaere shouldn't be in this area, though? Or so she'd heard. But...

She's got a grip on her staff already, turning in the direction the shadowy figure ran. Could be someone playing a prank? Hopefully.]

Who's there?

[Leia can sense that something is there.

And she doesn't have to wait long to find out before that something is charging at her. Reflexes kicking in, she whips out her staff, snapping it to full length, and quickly blocks the oncoming attack.

She's now face to face with a noctaere. Lovely.]

So much for a quick field trip. Man, I'm never gonna hear the end of this--!

[It pushes her back with force, her shoes skidding across the ground, then charges again and swipes its claws at her side. She swings her staff, knocking the claw away.

In the distance, one could easily hear the ensuing battle echoing throughout the cliffs.]

[rokubro]

[After the initial expedition to the cliffs, Rokurou travels out there every now and then to find any interesting foes to test himself against, especially for that whole dreamotion thing. He's even started calling any new abilities he's developed "dreamotion artes" for the fun of it and has been contemplating coming up with an official name for them. Dream Form, maybe? Or just Dream?

In any case, the main reason he's out there is due to the request about noctaere on the Dream Board. He hasn't encountered too many, but he knew it was more likely to find out here, and he did need the practice. There were other things he wondered about them, like if his malevolence affected them in any way...but he really was more concerned about his skills against them and how strong they really are.

So when he hears the sound of a fight, Rokurou quickens his pace to head over and investigate only to find... A young girl fighting against a noctaere? Hmmm...

At first he keeps out of the way, not wanting to interfere especially when she seems to be holding her own. But it does look like a tough opponent, so when it looks like she needs help, two fiery wind blades suddenly fly through and strike the noctaere in the side, causing it to stumble a bit.]

Looks like you could use a little help!

[ragingscoopaholic]

[When the noctaere manages to swing its long, clawed arm from above, she blocks the attack with her staff, holding it in place as the creature bears its weight down. There is some struggling as she tries to push upward. Suddenly, something slices through the air in front of her, staggering the noctaere and giving her ample time to leap away.

She hears the voice before she spies the person it belongs to- she doesn't know him personally, but she's seen him around. Well, in any case, his presence is a huge relief, and she quickly acknowledges him without dropping her guard.]

Yeah, thanks! It's my first time fighting one of these things.

[Though she hadn't expected to come across one out here. Thankfully, even from just a glance, this guy looks pretty strong, so maybe they can take care of it fairly quick. And if she could manage to bring back a part of this noctaere and something else with nightmare energy, maybe Jude won't nag her to death.]