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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] soups 2022-01-30 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
grateful that jiang cheng has either taken her hint or wants to also move on, she rubs at her cheeks while he turns to the stove. it's half out of a residual stress, half a preemptive measure to keep from spilling any tears. the second the conversation ends, a surge of emotions she was holding in feels as if it's about to come out in a way she doesn't care for.

Yes, yes, that would be nice. she quickly turns her hand to adjusting the egg in its bowl, grateful that things didn't get too out of hand. to bring an owl into this world amidst this stress, that's only barely repressed, would just be more of a handful. everything is alright.

— almost. there will still be the issue of her arm to address, but this is a nice breath. in fact, jiang yanli sighs and stokes the egg's shining surface.
Thank you A-Cheng. I hope that you do know...your presence is immeasurable to me.
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[personal profile] tailsneverfails 2022-01-30 02:57 am (UTC)(link)
[ Listen, Edna never burned his hands before, okay??? But he quickly just pulls off his coat and waits for Rokurou to hold the egg out for him to wrap it around the egg. ]

It's a sturdy coat, it should be able to hold up to a baby at the very least.
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[personal profile] rokubro 2022-01-30 03:00 am (UTC)(link)
[..........Whoa. Rokurou only listen in awe as the egg also seems to calm down under Alastor's singing. And when it finally seems to still and "snooze" (yes there are little snores and small clouds puffing around it), Rokurou quietly steps over to Alastor so he can speak in a low voice.]

...You never cease to amaze me. I didn't know you could sing.
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[personal profile] rokubro 2022-01-30 03:01 am (UTC)(link)
...

[Rokurou just looks at him with skepticism.]

It's not going to come undone or fray and have the egg fall through, is it?

[Listen, he knows that coat has managed to not somehow tear apart on Eizen, but who's to say his curse doesn't act up later?]
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[personal profile] perfectenn 2022-01-30 03:03 am (UTC)(link)
I do. It's easier than I thought.

[ Sharp claws plus his strength from dance training seem to be doing the trick. He misses having the tail for balance, but otherwise, this is plenty efficient. Soon he's clinging just below and to the side of where the egg is nestled. There Tenn hesitates, plotting what to do next. He pulls himself up onto an adjacent branch. A moment of concentration frees his hands back into a more human-ish shape, and he uses his fingers to quickly manipulate his cloak into a proper sling.

Indeed, he seems to be thinking much more like a human than a cat – something to be thankful for while rescuing an empathic bird! ]


I'm going to get it next. If it falls or tries to get away, be ready to chase it.
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[personal profile] grappleking 2022-01-30 03:09 am (UTC)(link)
It hasn't been knocked out yet— how many hits can this thing take?!

[It's definitely his aim, though— he'd rather subdue than kill these things if they have to, but that might be a pipe dream. Thoma's efforts catch his attention; he looks back over his shoulder to give a nod of approval before he slams his own snoyote's head against the ground once more, stunning it and letting the restricted airflow help lull it into unconsciousness— just in time for Thoma and the snoyote sailing into the tree to direct his attention to the egg, instead.]

I've got it! Sit tight!

[Alright, he's diving for it, hands outstretched—!]
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[personal profile] hearthwarming 2022-01-30 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
[ Thankfully, there doesn't seem to be any soft of threat around as of yet, other than the threat of Oriphi dying from all the cute creatures around her - including the one she uncovered from beneath the pile of baby owls.

Curiously, Ori casts the little knight another appraising look as a thought occurs to her. They seem able to understand her words and feelings, so she wonders if she can communicate with writing. Carefully, she lifts the owlet in her lap up and allows it to perch on top of her head, squarely in between her horns. Then she reaches over to her side and into her satchel, from which she pulls out her journal. She takes a moment to quickly scribble a few words onto a page before she turns the journal out so that they can see what she's written: ]


Please feel free to write to me this way if you would like!
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[personal profile] volleygenius 2022-01-30 03:27 am (UTC)(link)
[ Marui is far from an anxious sort. In fact he is, more often than not, painfully lackadaisical. The thing is? He knows Leia. He knows her well by now. He knows that look in her eyes, that lilt in her voice, and the harbingers of impending disaster that they tend to be.

Leia is an adorable, kind, and energetic girl who means well and who Marui is proud to call his girlfriend. He would not trade her for someone less chaotic. But there are times where the adventure of her company triggers certain instincts of self-preservation. This is one of those special moments. ]


I don't want any dreamotion happening to my pants. It's an important piece of clothing covering important parts!
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[personal profile] lonelysmiles 2022-01-30 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
[There's a brief, absent brush of clawed fingers against the shell of the egg before Alastor turns back to Rokurou, speaking with the same quiet tones.]

I'd hope not. Otherwise I'd be an utter failure of a performer. But, yes, I can sing, dance, and play various instruments. Though one of my favorites of the last group will have to be left out: I doubt I'd be able to get my hands on a Furby organ here.

[He looks to the egg.]

Regardless, I suppose I'll have to accompany you until we get close to the mother in case you need to calm it back down. I'd rather not find out what the mother owl will do if even one of her eggs was eaten.
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[personal profile] judicialassistant 2022-01-30 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ It's hard to tell at first whether Marui's words are actually having the calming effect he intended. At least for the moment, Susato is stronger than the little owlet, but when it tires of flapping its wings, it instead shoots a stream of straight fire from its beak up into the air.

Luckily, Susato isn't afraid of fire... It's an element she's somehow become intimately familiar with, and she clings to the owlet with her eyes closed, determined not to let it go. It does feel uncomfortably warm, but at least she is able to avoid getting burned. ]


You're so strong! Wouldn't you like to show your mum just how strong you are...?
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[personal profile] ragingscoopaholic 2022-01-30 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
[Her mind is currently residing in What Could Possibly Go Wrong territory. Whether the mess vanishes or hot water is involved, what's the issue? Besides, he could always offer to help.]

It's not like they're going to vanish, just the mess on them. And that's if we even go that route- we could use hot water.

[Who knows, she could leave to grab his pants and come back to him wearing more crap in the time it takes her to return.]
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[personal profile] volleygenius 2022-01-30 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
[ Leia's attempt at persuasion has the opposite effect as intended, instead filling Marui's head with specific examples for just how wrong this could go. It's not pretty. ]

And, how many times have you used dreamotion to do either of these before?

[ Something moves out of the corner of his eye. It's an instant's diversion that leads to his leaning quickly out of the way of another spray of flames from the owlet.

That leads to his balance faltering as a second owlet causes another tremor in the ground.

That leads to his foot moving to resteady himself-- unfortunately on a patch of ice from the blizzard owlet. ]


Whoa!

[ CRASH. ]

[ Ow. ]
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[personal profile] ragingscoopaholic 2022-01-30 06:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Zero. The answer is zero, but you know what she did make? An ice cannon. Remember that? And she's about to remind him of that when he suddenly falls to the ground in a rather spectacular display of unfortunate events. Even the owlets seem amused by the mild destruction they've caused.

... He really isn't having a good day, is he? Rather than laugh, she quickly approaches, careful of the ice patches, and looks down at him, extending her hand to help him up.]


Are you okay? [but she doesn't waste the opportunity to make a valid point.] Still think you're capable of handling these four alone?
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[personal profile] burnttoashes 2022-01-30 06:57 am (UTC)(link)
Siblings, most likely. [He's already in the process of exoflecting more jerky for the others; when he hears the squeaky scuffle break out over the food, however, he's quick to correct himself:] ... make that most certainly.

[As he creates more of the snacks and Yujin manages to distract a third owlet, an idea hits him, and he kneels down to lower the still-dangling duo of owlets to the ground with him. That accomplished, he sets the newly-created jerky down on the ground beside him in the hopes of attracting their attention enough to get them to finally let go.]

Here. Now stop chewing on me.

[... someone has never had a pet and it shows.]
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[personal profile] professorbestie 2022-01-30 11:15 am (UTC)(link)
[Success! The two remaining owlets catch wind of the offered jerky and release the scarf, hastily skittering over to the treats instead. Yujin sets the one he was holding down, so now all five of them are on the ground and chewing.]

There... That ought to keep them occupied for a little while. [At least until they finish eating. After that, who knows what sort of mischief they'll get up to?] ... Once more, I do apologize for the trouble. Is your scarf still intact?
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[personal profile] fleetinglight 2022-01-30 03:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ephemer blinks slowly at that]

You do look like you were their perch for awhile. Do you know how to sew and stuff like that too?

[Ephemer reaches out to take another piece of meat before gently tossing it to the owlet that flaps its wings and seems to be next like the first one]
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[personal profile] brokenlight 2022-01-30 04:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[He laughs a bit. As soon as the next owlet comes up, he grabs another scrap.]

Ah---thank you. The owlets seems to like you more, though.
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[personal profile] volleygenius 2022-01-30 04:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Marui gingerly rubs the back of his hip where he hit the ground and takes Leia's offered hand with a quick 'thanks.'

Really, though, what an odd question. ]


Of course I do. Why wouldn't I?
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[personal profile] voidbug 2022-01-30 08:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh!! It's a journal.]

[They did have one of those, but it was being kept somewhere safe at the moment. Perhaps, it would be better to keep it on hand for cases like this.]

[Regardless, they take to the book wit relative ease. Scribbling away something down while trying to avoid an owl biting away at the quill. Please no it's not a toy...]


I got one too somewhere.
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[personal profile] darkcharge 2022-01-30 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Vanitas just stares at Sora for a moment while his fingers are inspected. He can feel the worry and he concern seeping out of Sora. ]

No, I don't feel any different. Just a bit more. As in I know that there's more negative energy pooling inside of me than what I have taken in... At least in a long time.

[ His gaze shifts towards the birds. ]

They were just afraid and upset. That's all it was. Though if I had to say how I feel? Agitated. On edge.
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[personal profile] darkcharge 2022-01-30 09:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Vanitas raises a brow as Ventus approaches. There's a lot that he could say in this moment - and probably should. Like why are you bringing that thing over here after he had just explained things...

But it does seem stable. So maybe it had only happened a couple of times? ]


So far. Or maybe you just have a way with those things, Venty.
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[personal profile] mannerless 2022-01-30 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
( wei ying's gaze lifts from the wound to the movement of her head, trying not to look like he's assessing for stiffness but definitely doing precisely that. but it seems at a glance to be moving just as easily as it ever has, lending evidence to her reassurance that it really is just the arm and seems to be staying that way.

okay. okay, he can work with this.

now his eyes meet yanli's again, if she'll let them - and,
) I think I can fix this, I just need to figure a couple of things out. Talisman-wise, or... dreamotion-wise, I guess. ( but - semantics, he's shaking his head to dismiss that, ) You'll be okay for a little while? A few hours? ( it shouldn't take any longer than that. )
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[personal profile] soups 2022-01-30 11:03 pm (UTC)(link)
it's no surprise to her that wei wuxian's focus is on doing something, not simply fussing over her. not that she would ever shame or belittle jiang cheng's reaction to situations, he's simply known as the hot-headed sibling. it's what makes him easy to tease, and also one of the ways to know his heart is perhaps the largest and softest out of all of theirs.

regardless, she's grateful for wei wuxian's surety. if anyone would be able to find an anecdote to this ailment, it would be her middle brother. the one hand that she has that can be moved settles against one of his own and offers him a series of small pats.


There is nothing to fear, A-Xian. I've been fine up until now, please don't fret over timeliness. which is all true — she has nothing but patience in her heart, a symptom of her upbringing. it doesn't betray her anxiety, though, that does prickle with the possibility of release. that this may only be an affliction she has to worry over for a few more hours is a blessing, one that she can't wait to come to her. I'm grateful for your capabilities at all, and your jiejie will be alright.
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[personal profile] ragingscoopaholic 2022-01-31 12:51 am (UTC)(link)
[And that earns him a confused look.]

Because you just landed on your butt and you're covered in crap.
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[personal profile] mannerless 2022-01-31 01:36 am (UTC)(link)
( though she meant only to offer a reassuring little pat, wei wuxian's hand turns over by reflex to take loose hold of his shijie's, the other lifting now to wrap around it as well. when he was younger, he'd often take her hand like this to plead sweetly for more of her yummy soup (sometimes even before his current bowl was emptied). here and now, there's the barest hint of a grip to it - an assurance, not a plea. it's a little bit ridiculous maybe, sitting here reassuring each other in circles, but it might also be exactly what the both of them need to bolster themselves for the next few hours.

and so 'your jiejie will be alright' has the concern on his face cracking into a quiet exhaled grin, and wei ying nods a little nod.
) Okay. Okay, then-... ( he's standing up now, but not going anywhere just yet. ) D'you want tea? I could heat up some more water for tea. And are you hungry? ( if he's going to be flitting off to figure this out, he'll most certainly be making sure she's as comfy as she can be in the meantime. )

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