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tifa lockhart. ([personal profile] starshower) wrote in [community profile] songerein2022-01-02 09:38 am

open 🌠 you see the shadows

Who: Tifa Lockhart & you!
Which: Open log + interactive dream
Where: Around Reverein, Mount Nibel
What: Mount Nibel Incident dream, and a couple of dream board postings.
Warnings: N/A for now



✨ i. "the day mom died..." — interactive dream
[There's a winding, rocky path overlooking the town of Nibelheim below, but where it should be clear, the mountain the path leads up is shrouded in a fog that only grows thicker with each passing moment, with what the eyes can see morphing and twisting in and out of view, almost as if the entire landscape isn't sure what it should be. There's an unshakable sound of static in the air, and a rumbling underfoot that isn't too threatening, but it's noticeable enough that it makes itself known.

On one ledge of the path up the mountain are four children. Three boys, whose faces fade in and out of clarity, and a girl with long, dark-brown hair, all looking up at the mountain as they talk, but their words are cut out by the static.]


"Mt. Nibel is scary. Many people have—there."

"—one crosses that—alive."


[The girl turns to face them all, revealing a much younger Tifa, not a day older than nine-years.]

"How about—died? Did—pass through—?" [Tifa wanders past the boys watching her, up the path.] "I'm—"

[Two boys follow while one runs the other way, threatening to bump into any dreamwalkers as he rushes back in the direction of the town. If Tifa is followed, they'll reach a bridge that she crosses fearlessly and without a word, but like the rest of the mountain, it fades in and out of view as well. There, the two boys who remain rush off, leaving Tifa to venture up the rest of the mountain alone.

...

But they stop upon seeing someone new. Someone who might be able to help?]


"Please, you have to stop her! It's dangerous up there! We're going to go back down and get Mister Lockhart."

[And off they go together without another word.]


** ( ooc: Because Tifa doesn't remember this event in full, I fully encourage anyone to have your character influence the setting as much or as little as you'd like! )

✨ ii. freeloading reindeer
[Having done some work on the communal gardens already, Tifa's grown handy with a hammer and nails. Not that she wasn't already proficient enough, but there's a difference between fixer-uppers around a bar that she knew like the back of her hand and building wooden flowerbeds and fences, and the latter has allowed her to at least learn some proper techniques in woodworking. Hell, she's even started learning how to sand and polish, so something like this should be a piece of cake.]

There. I think that's the last of it.

[She'd been hauling wood around all morning, the large planks thrown over her shoulder before she sets them down out in the middle of the farm where there's plenty of room to build out. It's nothing but a pile of wood and a bag of tools, and whoever else has come all the way out here with her, and around them, the reindeer will be grazing and curiously watching from afar, still not sure if it's safe to approach.]

So, it was a new stable for them and a fence, right? Gotta say, biggest thing I've ever built was a flowerbed so this'll be new to me.

✨ iii. new year's noctaere
[It is a little terrifying going up against the Noctaere, especially when she knows little of what to expect upon entering the dreamscape, but Tifa was never one to sit back or sit still for very long. Not when there were threats that needed to be taken care of. She might not be the most experienced partner in the dreamscapes, with her skills in dreamotion magic leaving plenty to be desired, but she can pack a punch when needed, and it has come in helpful in a lot of cases.

That isn't to say she's completely useless at magic, but she'd prefer to let her fists and feet do the talking if it came down to it. Which it will.

And just before stumbling into the dreamscape, she looks over to whoever has volunteered for the job with her, and gives a firm nod.]


You ready?

** ( ooc: if you have a preference for the dreamscape, then please let me know in the subject line! Otherwise, I'll randomize which one we end up getting! )

✨ iv. wildcard
[None of these prompts work? You know the wildcard drill! Feel free to leave something else below, or contact me via PM or @ [plurk.com profile] crystariums if you'd like to plot out something! Tifa can be frequently found at the communal gardens, at the edges of the forest training, and just in general wandering around Reverein, so she's easy to bump into. Also okay with any of the dream board postings!]
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[personal profile] darkcharge 2022-02-12 08:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, I can.

[ His gaze shifts towards the front of the ship. There. It's definitely there, at the head. Interesting that it would choose to be there rather than behind the "wheel" so to speak. But maybe that's where the source of emotions like fear would be? Maye the source of the nightmare in general stems from a fear of drowning from a storm at sea.

Either way, they need to head towards the front of the ship. Whatever it's called. Vanitas points on ahead. ]


Don't worry about me. You can do that once we've gotten out of here.
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[personal profile] darkcharge 2022-02-22 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
[ There's definitely not anything like this where Vanitas hails from. Or, rather, he hasn't come across anything like some giant water serpent.

Thankfully, he will ALWAYS be ready and able to fight. And the thing seems to be slamming down onto the ship. Vanitas has fairly quick reflexes. Immediately his Keyblade is out. Stabbing down into the floor to keep himself from sprawling out.

At the same time he'll reach out to grab Tifa by the arm. ]


That's definitely it. [ As if that's in question. ] Attack when it lifts itself up. I'll create an opening.
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[personal profile] darkcharge 2022-02-26 07:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Well that's just lovely isn't it? Now they don't only need to contend with jaws, but with a lashing tail as well. Are they going to have to eventually divide and conqueror? Vanitas has a feeling that this is more than likely going to be the case.

He keeps an eye on Tifa, also rolling out of the way. Getting smashed by either of those body parts are going to be any fun.

But then he twirls his weapon. Vanitas can and will temporarily pull all of the negativity surrounding them into himself. Ideal solution? No, and if Tifa catches onto that then he's probably going to get scolded for it later. But right now he hardly cares. The temporary power boost provided to him will make the Fark Firaga that he launches at the beasts' mouth all the more effective. ]
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LMFAO I MEAN...

[personal profile] darkcharge 2022-03-04 03:26 am (UTC)(link)
[ That's where Vanitas jumps in. Yeah, this thing won't go down easily. Look a the atmosphere it's created.

Vanitas tsks. ]


Brace yourself!

[ Because he's rushing forward all right. Going to drive his Keyblade into that tail as best as he can and then cast a Blizzard spell. Thunder will just hit Tifa as well. But the cold... That should be enough to shock it? ]
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[personal profile] darkcharge 2022-03-09 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ Tifa doesn't look any worse for wear. At least not from any quick glances that Vanitas can tell. Anything else will just go unnoticed by him for now - unless her performance starts to waver.

Though right now it would be convenient if he could just quickly remaster some of the healing techniques that he had learned elsewhere. Alas...

He shakes his head at her "thanks." They are partners working on this together, it's to be expected. ]


That sounds like a plan. Who would have thought that it would use its tail like that. I'll stick with the tail.

[ Since Tifa seems to be tough enough to handle a snapping jaw coming her way. Vanitas can utilize magic and his Keyblade so, really, he's better suited. ]
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[personal profile] darkcharge 2022-03-12 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Vanitas wonders if he's picked the wrong target. Because it is moving pretty dang fast. Vanitas can handle the smacking as it bears down on him repeatedly. Like a great flail attempting to get at him and score a blow. Vanitas is holding up his Keyblade and blocking, but it isn't giving much opportunity to strike himself.

Finally he gets agitated enough that he uses a burst of strength to hook the "teeth" of his Keyblade around the barbs of the tail. Rips it away and lunges. And this time when he goes to use magic - ]


The tail isn't damaged by magic at all!

[ Which isn't really the worst thing for Vanitas. Yet he's contemplating this. About allowing some Unversed out. They could use magic or physical attacks. Extra bodies. ]
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[personal profile] darkcharge 2022-03-16 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe better than you.

[ Looks like he's got a moment to actually be a smug little turd. But she doesn't have to speak out loud for Vanitas to know what she's asking.

They're going to pull a switch.

Which Vanitas provides another opening to do so, by launching a fireball at the mouth of the beast. ]
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[personal profile] darkcharge 2022-03-20 08:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Vanitas appreciates what Tifa's doing here. He's getting a feral grin spreading across his features. Of course he's also enjoying himself. But a little more... Just a little more soaking up some of that negative energy floating around the area. Enough to give Vanitas just another small boost.

Tifa provides him with momentum. The creature is already dazed from the fireball to the face. It's the perfect chance. An opportunity. Vanitas rushes it - allowing for a couple of Unversed to form. Chilis. Mustards. All he needs them to do is float around and launch fireballs and small bolts of lighting. All distractions so that he can imbue his Keyblade with the same Darkness that he's gathered and bring it down on the thing's head.

There's a roar - a pained cry from being assaulted on both sides - and Vanitas decides to go for it. Or, well, he would. But in a fury, the beast comes bearing down on him with it's jaws wide. Vanitas can stop it with his own Keyblade. Then it becomes a struggle, teeth scrapping against the metallic surface. He'd attempt to wrench the weapon back but he has another idea...

Casting a Blizzard spell in it's mouth. ]
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cw: juuuust a little bit of vom sorry

[personal profile] darkcharge 2022-03-23 11:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The blast of ice is enough to shatter teeth and pierce through the top of the beast's mouth. It doesn't take too much effort to rip his Keyblade out of that mouth, taking a few more teeth with it. He fires off a Lightning spell for good measure. ]

Stay down!

[ Which it appears is what's going to happen. Already the boat starts to shift as the waters calm. It seems to be brighter too, but the creature is sinking and that's enough to continue to rock the ship enough so that Vanitas is steadying himself with holding onto that rope.

Too bad he can't respond to Tifa's outburst of celebration. Rather, the boy is all of the sudden dropping to his knees. Hands brace against the wood and his Keyblade disappears. Drawing in all of that negative energy and not releasing it through the Unversed properly has its own problems.

In the next moment he's coughing and hacking. And what comes out of his mouth, as if he's choking on it, is black tar. It hits the wood with a wet plop as Vanitas desperately tries to inhale fresh air. ]
Edited 2022-03-23 23:52 (UTC)
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[personal profile] darkcharge 2022-04-02 09:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Good, because he's going to need that moment. Thankfully, it's not too bad this time. A momentary lapse in keeping an eye on himself. Vanitas gives Tifa a nod. He won't need to have a full blown spell this time. Though he also ignores the way that his hands still shake a bit. How the tips of his fingers still seem to have a dark stain upon them. ]

It's fine. [ He frowns even as he uses the back of his hand to wipe at his mouth. Probably not good enough for her. ] Could be worse. Just destroy it before it becomes something we both have to deal with.

[ Implies that black mess he just coughed up is not just anything right? And with the way that it starts to move? Vanitas hadn't been joking. ]
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[personal profile] darkcharge 2022-04-05 12:00 am (UTC)(link)
[ Of course Vanitas feels it, but it doesn't really cause him any true pain at the moment. He's far too numb. But with Tifa helping him to his feet, Vanitas is able to pull some of himself together.

The fact that there's no questions about all of this just yet is bonus points in her favor. No doubt that she would see fit to lecture him about his use of negative emotions to give himself a boost. ]


Right. Would hate for the dream boat to fall apart before the ocean one does, right?

[ Lead the way, Tifa. He'll comply. ]
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[personal profile] darkcharge 2022-04-09 08:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ This time he allows it. Doesn't fight the fact that she is the one tugging him along. Doesn't insist that he can manage, that he can do it himself. Now Vanitas probably could, but that's not the point.

Vanitas watches, almost numbly as she works to untie the ropes that have done their job of keeping them on the ship. They're in the cabin and Tifa isn't the only one that feels that little tug. Vanitas does too. So it's not going to be so bad, laying there and 'falling asleep' only to wake up.

Though he should have been able to do THAT much himself. ]


In a few minutes then.

[ Now he doesn't know if he's going to feel as rough outside of the dream, but as Vanitas does close his eyes, he thinks that it would be nice to go back to not feelings so much at all. ]

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