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dreamposts ([personal profile] dreamposts) wrote in [community profile] songerein2022-01-15 02:19 pm

Owl Rescue

✵ MINI EVENT: OWL RESCUE ✵

Late in the month, the blizzard has reached its peak and the skies seem strangely dark and ominous, a soft jingling of bells followed by deep, baritone voice echoes through the skies.


Gone away are the reindeer
Out to play are the dreamers
To lead their return, we gather in snow
All to bring the lost presents home

In the shadows we can build a snowman
To protect the sleigh that's full and bright.
Mimics will attack, and we'll say, "No, man!"
Only the real presents here will do!

We'll raise our mugs to the fire
Raise our voices higher and higher
Then we'll slash through our foes
From head down to their toes
All to save this Christmas Wonderland


In the city we can make some string lights
Beautiful and bright just like the stars
With a little magic, we'll be alright
And top everything off with just a Star

A star so big and bright
with magic all around
shining with all its might
making the world go 'round!

So come join us, all ye citizens
of this little festive town.
Guard your hearts with love and laughter,
and we'll bring this foul Grinch down!


With a mighty bellow the gusting winds clear and for a moment the morning skies seem beautiful and bright, as if the strange blizzard storm had never appeared at all. And then, in perhaps questionably late fashion, a large man dressed in red and astride a giant reindeer descends down to the central plaza.

"Ho ho ho! So this is where that bastard's been trying to hide, eh? I'll give it some credit—it chose a powerful world for its mischief…even if it could still use some work. And it's still just a baby—miracle it's lasted this long." The man, many of which will recognize as the fabled Santa Claus turns to look at the still run down buildings. For a man who is known to being "jolly" and full of holiday spirit, he looks as if he's about to head into war with the large axe at its his side and hardened expression. Just as he's about to say more, he clicks his tongue as a loud SCREEEEEECH is heard in the distance.

"But it won't be around much longer if you kids don't do anything about what's coming."

In the next moment, a large fiery owl large enough to overshadow half the town hovers in the air, the flames dangerously drifting from her feathers.

WHERE ARE THEY…

WHERE ARE MY CHILDREN!!


Her voice shakes the ground, the fire expanding outward as she gives one last heartrending cry filled with anger and agony.



PROMPTS

It's a confusing mess as two large figures have appeared at once, but it's clear that the owl's needs take precedence. With Santa's help, the owl will shrink small enough so that she can wait in the Plaza alongside and wait for those willing to find her eggs and owlets. But she watches over it with an anxious eye, the flames occasionally rising whenever there is a sound of one nearby. Everyone better work fast!

A. Talk with Santa. With Santa remaining with the owl, some may wish to speak to him while the others are working to find the baby owls. Although he plans to speak again once this is over, he will go ahead and answer any questions people may have. All questions may be asked in this thread, and as mentioned in the Game Notes, this will not be an IC thread. It is encouraged for questions to be asked now as it will help speed up dispensing information later.

B. Owl Egg Hunt. The eggs are scattered throughout the town Reverein, the nearby forests, and the lake. As if sensing their danger, the eggs have hidden themselves in various nooks and crannies, which can make it quite difficult to find. Hopefully no one accidentally tries to cook one. However, there are some clues. They will sparkle and will sometimes wiggle and roll out of their hiding place. They can also be "lured" out by friendly, positive emotions, or towards anyone that might exude a feeling of safety, security, and protection. However, if they're frightened the eggs will start to hatch. They sprout wings, legs, or even the beak to try and either escape or protect themselves. The eggs may also take on elemental characteristics, such as turning into a fireball, a block of ice, a giant rock, or a mini cyclone. Another threat will be the snoyotes as the sly buggers will follow would be rescuers to find the egg and try to snatch them and run off.

C. Owlet Panic. For the eggs that have already hatched, the owlets will be panicking and very emotional, causing a great environmental disruption around them. From fire storms to massive blizzards, the babies are out of control. Fortunately they're easy to spot—as well as hear. Their high pitched screeches can be heard from long distances. Calming emotions will be key in trying to soothe them, though dremoation abilities may be needed to get to them first.

D. Owlsitter. Whether already hatched or bursting out after returning to mother owl, the little owlets can be quite the handful. They're born already large enough to fly and while they aren't skilled, they will flutter about here and there. Essentially toddlers, they will get into anything that might interest them and cause mischief. With the owlets capable of casting elemental magic, that can pose a problem as sometimes it can go awry.

E. Snoyotes. The snoyotes are a cross between snake and coyote and they rely on their stealth skills rather than offensive power. They will stick to the shadows and can camouflage themselves well. When they do need to fight, they are tenacious and will try to sink their venomous fangs into their assailant. The venom is paralytic and is potent and fast acting. Although not always enough to kill, if enough venom makes its way to the heart then there might be trouble. As mentioned they will follow those looking for eggs to try and snatch them first, but some may be hunting other eggs. It's not necessary to kill them, driving them off to the Wild Canyons will do.

» BONUS: FANG COLLECTION. Although highly potent, the venom stored within the fangs of the snoyotes can be used in anti-venom remedies (and poisons). Collecting them will need some care. In addition, defanging a snoyote is one way to keep it away for those unwilling to kill. Their fangs will grow back so would be an effective way to farm fangs later.


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[personal profile] hearthwarming 2022-01-27 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Lo—?

Ori knows that she's not as charismatic as Thoma is, and she's surprised herself by saying what she did; it feels so pledging and romantic, and she's never really thought that she would be someone who would have anyone to say things like this to. (And now she has two of these someones.) She hopes that the sincerity with which she does most anything, especially when it comes to Thoma and Diluc, is enough to convey how deeply she cares for them both.

More than anything in the moment, though, she wants to hear his words— but any trepidation Ori feels goes flying out of her mind when the egg begins to move and crack and hatch. She finds herself reaching and bracing her arms against Thoma's, helping to steady the egg through the process so that he isn't alone in carrying the responsibility. She casts Thoma a quick, reassuring glance and smiles at him again before she looks back down at the egg, cooing at and coaxing it softly. ]


It's okay, little one. You can come out. We're here for you!
hashtagwoof: (And I can’t live up to)

[personal profile] hashtagwoof 2022-01-27 11:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh... Long story. Dreamotion accident.

[ Thank God he is in a world where you get powers from your emotional state and stuff, because the dog thing would be a lot harder to explain. ]
disdelusioned: (diluc126)

[personal profile] disdelusioned 2022-01-27 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
To make sure there's enough dreamotion energy to sustain the familiar.

[The firebird chirps down at them as if to confirm as much before going back to making friends with the now-defrosted owlet. The owlet, for its part, is drenched from the melt and shakes itself occasionally in an effort to dry off.

After a pause, Diluc realizes how cold that must sound. It's not like the gesture was merely perfunctory. Even though he's still adjusting to the very idea this sort of relationship and the affection inherent in it, he does like being close like this. He's just bad at feelings.

Thoma's smart enough to figure that much out, he's sure, but he would rather not leave it ambiguous.]


And...because I wanted to.
disdelusioned: (diluc019)

[personal profile] disdelusioned 2022-01-27 11:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[This discomfort is no fault of Ori's. There's a lot that Diluc is working to unpack, and that will take him time. It's a small miracle that he's been able to unwind around her as much as he has, but there's no point in dwelling over the hows and whys of it. She knows.

He watches the owlets teeter away after their plaything, and then finally looks back in Ori's direction when he feels her tuck a bit of hair behind his ear. She seems as sheepish about it as he does, blushing and shy, and that makes him feel a bit better. They're working on this whole 'how to be in a relationship' thing together.]


Good. I liked kissing you.

[With a small smile, he reaches for her hand and takes gentle hold of it. He is absolutely not going to kiss her again here, lest the owlets go back to pitching a fit about it, but he wants to reassure her that he's happy she's here. With the little ones temporarily distracted, it won't harm anything to take advantage of the momentary quiet before they get themselves into some other bit of trouble.]
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[personal profile] soups 2022-01-28 02:36 am (UTC)(link)
her good hand reaches out to grab his eagerly, much more easily scaling the side of the wall. it would be even easier if her other arm wasn't dangling behind her uselessly — even if she doesn't weigh much, it burdens her, a person so unused to straining physically.

finally she steps onto the ground, not at all graceful and currently not concerned. now that she's out of danger, the anxiety of the injury seeps in. jiang yanli is still keeping the egg in mind, so her reaction is dulled to a shaky hand reaching across herself to grab her upper arm...no real sensation, no way to force the movement.


Thank you. there's some guilt that she didn't say it immediately, so her words come out hurried. If you weren't nearby, I— this may have turned out much worse.
soups: (pic#14515835)

[personal profile] soups 2022-01-28 02:47 am (UTC)(link)
her grip softens, as she takes a steady breath out. on one hand, she cannot blame him. this same fear and concern has existed within her own heart, manifesting so severely that she's died for it. this is their bond as the members of yunmeng jiang, and proof of their love and loyalty.

but on the other, the way that jiang cheng frets over her is archaic — they are no longer at lotus pier, no longer in a land of clans, even. they have been to hell and back, and times must change.

so she speaks honestly, and from the heart,
Jiang Cheng...if you would prefer me to stay locked in our new home for the end of time, say no more. But if you wish for me to make my own decisions and choices, then this shall be the result at times. No one knows better than I the number of times I have died — just as you have yourself.

the hand holding his arm falls, as does her face to her lap for a moment. the anxiety that his perishing would be the one time the rule of return would be broken...it didn't leave her until he was confirmed to be resurrected. after regaining her expression, smoothing the pucker of her lips, she looks back up at her youngest brother. As much as I wish for your safety, I would never take such a choice from you. I trust your capability and judgement too much for such a thing to cross my mind.
perfectenn: (Never fully dressed without a smile)

[personal profile] perfectenn 2022-01-28 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
[ Tenn suppresses a laugh. Huh, that is an interesting thought. It feels good when cats scratch, right? Experimentally, he presses his forepaws against the tree trunk, extending claws to test his grip on the bark. It doesn’t really feel tempting, though... his mind is still on finding the best way to get the egg safely. ]

I don't feel influenced by cat behaviors. Things feel different – good or bad – but that’s to be expected since this body is different. I suppose it might be enjoyable, but climbing is usually fun, right?

[ He moves his paws up, seeking secure holds before stepping off the ground. Since he doesn't have all the anatomical advantages of a cat, he approaches it like rock climbing, making sure to balance his body weight before venturing up further. ]
soups: (pic#14515744)

[personal profile] soups 2022-01-28 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
the large, black eyes stare up at her and she squats down in interest. what an odd little creature in the midst of these owls. although perhaps—?

Are you an owl too? perhaps the rarest of them all, some hidden creature that they had to find as part of the quest. it doesn't cross her mind to consider that they may be another citizen, especially within the bundle of owls.

since she thinks of them as part of the parliament, it also doesn't feel rude to pet the top of their head, fascinated by the smoothness. is this what the skull of an owl is like? the shape is somewhat similar. the eye area seems to be about the same size, anyway.
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[personal profile] soups 2022-01-28 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
her head shakes, knowing her first shout was too vague. the way the snoyote is looking at her, it can see the glint from where the egg is tucked into her body. quickly trying to roll the egg upward with her one good arm, she flips the egg into her shaking palm and holds it aloft enough to ignite the snoyote's eyes while still being out of reach of a quick swipe.

the inner chamber of the tree roots combined with the cover of branches, a little of the light from the egg can be seen shining up from the ground.


If you can do something, it won't want to look away! But quickly, if you can!
rokubro: (‡ 184)

[personal profile] rokubro 2022-01-28 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
[And a good thing for Hunter, Rokurou completely believes it. So just an understanding nod.]

Gotcha. Must be hard to train and control something like that right away. If you want, you could use this place for practice since it seemed to uh... Trigger something.
rokubro: (‡ 075)

[personal profile] rokubro 2022-01-28 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
Wait, why would it make things difficult?

[From the sounds of it sounded easier???]
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[personal profile] rokubro 2022-01-28 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
[And now that Rokurou knows that Barok is related to Kazuma, he is finding this even more fun—er, interesting. But he'll be on his best behavior... Well, as good as one can as a daemon like himself.]

Would have to get some from back home.

[Hmmm yeah a bit of a flaw.]

Don't suppose you can conjure something that looks like an egg instead of wine?

[JUST A LITTLE JAB OKAY.]
hashtagwoof: (You said I would've hit the ceiling)

[personal profile] hashtagwoof 2022-01-28 04:11 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, thank goodness this guy is gullible. Hunter was gonna let it slide when Rokurou offered... Training? ]

No thanks, I've got some more owls to catch.

[ He is not embarrassing himself further if he can help it. Thank you, convenient owl quest. ]
burnttoashes: (Ashes)

[personal profile] burnttoashes 2022-01-28 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
[If the sudden owlet mosh pit was unexpected, the human intervention is even less so, and that actually gets him to turn most of the way around to address Yujin once one of the offending owlets gets scooped up.]

Friends of yours?

[He doesn't sound mad, exactly. Deadpan though he may be, there's an undertone of what could almost pass for wry amusement to that question. Also exasperation. Definitely exasperation.]

They're certainly headstrong. They don't seem to be listening to you at all.
professorbestie: (Uncomfy)

[personal profile] professorbestie 2022-01-28 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
[He'll match that exasperation quite wonderfully. They're not his owlets, not by a long shot, but he can't help but feel responsible for this situation. He gives the owlet he's holding a gentle little shake, but it's still not unclamping its beak.]

Children will be children, I suppose... I do apologize for this.
burnttoashes: (Ash Like Snow)

[personal profile] burnttoashes 2022-01-28 06:22 am (UTC)(link)
[The mention of children actually gives Nuadha an idea, ironically enough. Be they human or animal, children of any type tend to have a few things in common, misbehavior aside. Lifting his metal hand, he focuses his thoughts, and after a moment a few strips of beef jerky materialize in his palm in a brief flash of light. Owlets like meat, right?]

Children are also fond of treats. Perhaps this will convince them to let go.

[Nuadha holds out the jerky to Yujin as he says this, since he's the one with direct access to the owlets at the moment.]
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[personal profile] grappleking 2022-01-28 07:36 am (UTC)(link)
[These things definitely have agility on their side. Thankfully, despite his size, Balthus is pretty quick on his own feet— forgoing any heavy armor or clunky weapons definitely helps with that, although Thoma makes an excellent point.]

Eh, I'll be fine, I've seen way worse than—

[He cuts himself off as the snoyote he's been tangling with takes another leap, fangs bared, and this time they do come dangerously close to nicking his arm.]

Shit! Close call!

[Man, if only he could grab a hold of this thing and tie its neck in a knot— but that's not entirely practical. This time, when it lunges, he's prepared, and he slams into its chest shoulder-first before slamming it towards the ground, falling to one knee so he can pin it by the neck.]

Do these things ever stop wiggling?! Be nice if it would stay still, these fangs are supposed to be worth a lot!
professorbestie: (Surprise)

[personal profile] professorbestie 2022-01-28 07:41 am (UTC)(link)
[Yujin's eyes widen just a bit at the appearance of the jerky. Dreamotion can be used to create food? He never even considered that as a possibility. After a few seconds, he recovers from his surprise and one hand releases the owlet to accept the jerky instead.]

Thank you. Let's give this a try, then.

[He waves the jerky in front of the owlet's face. For a brief moment, the eyes follow the strips from left to right. Then, quite suddenly, a tiny little beak snaps at the jerky. The strip it got a hold of snaps clean in half and now Yujin is holding one happily munching owlet. There's still a few others clinging to the scarf, but hey, progress.]

Oh! Look at that.
lonelysmiles: (Over The Shoulder Grin)

[personal profile] lonelysmiles 2022-01-28 04:13 pm (UTC)(link)
How are you supposed to give the mother owl back her egg if it runs away from you at every opportunity?

[Because clearly you're going to do it and not drag Alastor into this.]
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[personal profile] voidbug 2022-01-28 05:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[Owls don't generally wear cloaks like that. ...Or carry around what appears to be some sort of sharp weapon. But...]

[Headpats. Headpats good. It makes the tiny creature happy at least so...success?]
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[personal profile] voidbug 2022-01-28 05:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[Nod!]

[They'll be careful to not get piled on. Perhaps getting that complaisant was not such a good thing if they were supposed to be protecting them. ...Probably should know better by now.]

[But they seem rather confident. As well as armed, should it by any chance come to that.]
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[personal profile] burnbrighter 2022-01-28 06:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[ They will have to circle back around to this moment later - if Thoma has figured anything out about his partners, it’s that a little reassurance goes a long way. Ori could stand to be more bold and speak her mind, and he wants to encourage that in her - and telling her that he loves something about her is a good way to start.

But right now, there is a new life coming into the world, breaking free from its shell, cradled in their linked arms. He smiles back at Ori, and then down at the egg in turn. ]


You can do it!

[ Between their emotions and their words of assurance, soon enough the top of the egg breaks away and the head of a small owlet pokes into the open air with a soft hoot. ]
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[personal profile] legbreakings 2022-01-28 06:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It is already at that steadying breath she takes that he suspects he isn't going to like hearing what his big sister has to tell him. And when she speaks - frankly, not unkindly, impossible to simply brush off like his own outbursts often are - he flinches. Have her locked up? He would never! He opens his mouth to protest and defend himself, caught somewhere between hurt and indignation.

But she's not done yet, she keeps going, and so he obediently remains silent though it costs him everything not to blurt out all his defenses. But he can't, not with her, and so he has to listen to what he doesn't want to hear.

His shoulders hunch under her words, his brows furrowing and a mournful pout twisting his lips. ]
But... I trust you, too. [ He looks at her beseechingly, eyes wide and pleading. Whereat at home, he had tried so hard to play the part of the fearless sect leader and throw his weight around, upon getting his family back he has often fallen back into the comfort of simply being the youngest of the family, and now is no different. ] I trust you, I really do! It's not that I think you aren't capable! But your cultivation isn't very strong, and it's my place to protect you, and... [ He lowers his eyes in shame, voice shaky. ] I failed before.

[ And now he feels terrible on top of everything else, for his sister is the one with the paralyzed arm and yet here she is needing to deal with him on top of her injury, but he can't help himself. ]
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[personal profile] burnbrighter 2022-01-28 06:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[ True enough, Thoma doesn’t seem bothered by the way Diluc muddles through his show of affection and how to verbalize it. He shoots the other man a teasing, yet affectionate, little grin, nudging him lightly with his elbow. ]

Oh, good. I was hoping it was because you wanted to.

[ Above them, the familiar and owlet are chatting away, making fast friends it seems. ]

I think it’s working.
burnbrighter: (💥 099)

[personal profile] burnbrighter 2022-01-28 06:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[ That sudden exclamation nearly makes Thoma turn his back on his own snoyote, but he manages to keep it in its periphery as it makes another lunge at him. He’s able to skirt to one side, thwacking the creature on the head with the butt of his spear and leaving it dazed. ]

You okay? Try knocking it out maybe, I’ve got this one!

[ Thoma gives his weapon a spin, a bubble of flame-colored light flashing around him. The snoyote still on its feet shakes off the blow to the head and tries again to strike - only to get a mouthful of Pyro energy, a gout of flame spurting from Thoma’s shield. With a yelp, the snoyote leaps back and slams itself into the base of the tree. The egg nestled in the branches teeters and begins to fall. ]

Balthus, the egg!

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