fifth shot ⊗ open february log

[flamekthunder]

Who: Anyone!
Which: Open February Log
Where: Various; Around Reverein; Corgi Tree
What: Building a dog training course; witch's brew herb gathering; spider thread traps
Warnings: None


⊗ a: dog park planning

[1. Seeking Assistance. Early in the month, Eustace will send out a quick journal message seeking assistance in building a training course for the dogs. He's also realizing he's been mostly posting about them... Well whatever.]

I'm currently looking into creating a designated area for the dogs to play and train in—something similar to a dog park. One will be in town while the other will be by the Corgi Tree. I've already scoped out a suitable location and while I should manage, if anyone is familiar in basic construction, I would appreciate the assistance. I'm also looking to acquire suitable materials, such as barrels, ramps, poles. Information of where I could procure some will be more than enough.

— Eustace

[2. Dog Park in the Making. Although he's doing this in both places, in town he can be found in one of the empty clearings around the Plaza, not too far from the Residential area. It's out of the way and quiet...or it usually is, but right now there are several dogs—both Flowers and Corgis—running around as he tries to plot something out.]

...Hm... A ramp could go here... And a tunnel over there...? —Hey, Del, stop dragging that wood!

[As he's trying to sketch something out in his journal, he has to tersely shout at the Flower pup who has decided to snatch one of the temporary poles Eustace had gotten and is dragging it around. The others are quick to make a game of it and start chasing the mischievous pup over some of the makeshifts ramps and barrel tunnels that Eustace had temporarily placed as he tries to get a feel of how it should look.]

Tsk... At least it seems to be working... ...—!?

[And before he can stop them, they rush out of the clearing boundary and run right towards whoever is passing by at that moment. Hope that person doesn't mind getting barreled into.

For anyone who may volunteer to help they can already be there or this could be their greeting.]

⊗ b: quest 202: witch's brew apothecary

[Ever since he heard about this from Tenn, Eustace has been wondering how the development was going and will stop by the apothecary to first meet with Tenn. Afterwards, upon receiving the rest of herbs he'll head out into the forest. Fortunately most of the names he recognized, but he has a bit of a cheat.]

Bri, Aerona, time to put your skills to the test.

[The two female corgis respond differently, with Briallen giving an indignant huff as she slowly paws the snow and Aerona more excited, the nub of her tail wagging nonstop. With the two dogs he'll head into the forest, both of them working hard to sniff out and if necessary dig out the listed ingredients.

Should they encounter someone, it'll be Aerona who will excitedly run up to them with a cheerful bark and hop in front. Should he already be partnered with someone, he'll just tell them to hang back.]

Let them do their work. It's been a while for them, but they should be able to get the job done.

[Despite this being the first real test, he seems very confident in them.

Bonus: If want a little spice, running into any of the native Wildland creatures while trying to gather the herbs can be done! Or they accidentally fall into some hole or cave, lot of shenanigan opportunities. Can also have the spider thread traps appear here as well.]

⊗ c: quest 206: spider thread traps

[1. Dispersing the traps. After learning about the leftover traps, Eustace is quick to venture out to try and find and clear them out. He had considered bringing one of the dogs, but he doesn't want them to get entangled so they're left behind.

Upon finding a trap, he'll try to either disengage it or cut through the threads, a bit impressed at their durability. He'll then cut through other parts ensuring the simple rigging is completely dismantled.]

...That should do it.

[He'll then proceed to gather and coil the threads along with anything else and shove them in a large satchel he wears on his back. He fully plans to try and find as many as he can so he'll be out there for a while.

2. Helping the Snared. Of course, it's not always easy. Sometimes he'll run into a trap that's managed to trap a small creature like a rabbit, sometimes a fox. It means his usual method won't work so he has to think of another way...

...Which is difficult. His knife is sharp enough to cut the thread, but it's tough so it's not a quick process. And the knife...well needless to say it would make any small creature nervous, and as a result it will start squirming, causing the trap to tighten.]

Whoa, easy—

[Really, really wishing he knew how to talk to animals right now— Just another thing on his list.

If he runs into someone else he might have gotten caught, he'll help them out. He also won't be opposed to working with anyone he might come across.]

⊗ d: wildcard

Not mentioned in the prompts but can be done are Road Repair, Rock Candy Crystals, and Cupid's Arrow. He can either be around to help deal with problematic arrows, be a target, or be a target of someone's affections. Feel free to hit me up on discord, PM, or laenavesse for questions or further discussion!

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[voidbug]

[The more Eustace explores for more traps he should find some that had already been disarmed, cut with something sharp. There was some consideration of taking the thread with them as it was sturdy and probably useful for something, but they opted against it. It would be a lot to carry.]

[And if he stays in the woods long enough, he might hear a trap nearby suddenly trigger. Uh...oops.]

[Someone, or something, may or may not have gotten a little too cocky with dismantling those things, and managed to actually trip it instead. Whisked up into the trees now and dangling. Honestly, it's not even the worse thing that's ever happened to them, but this was annoying. And a bit awkward. It would be easier if they had a bit of help.]

[flamekthunder]

[Hearing the sound, he immediately heads in the direction and...

...

High in the tree, he stares up at the strange... Bug? Creature? Caught in the trap. Well there are all kinds of things in this world, but better to be cautious just in case.]

Hold still, I'll get you down.

[voidbug]

[They stopped swaying around to reach the thread themselves once they heard someone coming. This could be bad but...oh, never mind, it's someone here to help.]

[Well, it wasn't comfortable hanging here, but they can wait. It probably would be faster that way.]

[flamekthunder]

[Indeed, it's better to get him out quickly, and given the set up, it'll be easier to cut the rope and catch him. So he'll take his knife and proceed to cut the rope, and once it's through he'll quickly step back with his arms extended to grab him.]

[voidbug]

[Good thing bug is very light! The falling part was a bit scary but hey, they made it.]

[They got out of Eustace's arms rather quickly and back to the ground. There was some rope attached to them, but it wasn't to cut that off themselves now. Even if the nail was a bit overkill.]

[But the bug does appreciate the help. There was in fact, a teeny bit of dreamotion that made it seem so. A small bug thanks.]

[flamekthunder]

[At least they're on the ground! And they are a lot smaller than he initially thought—strangely light, too. And upon close inspection... Hmmmm.

Seeing a bit of dreamotion reflecting they're gratitude, Eustace is quick on the uptake.]

I take it you can't speak. It's no problem... Sure you're not hurt?

[voidbug]

[They had actually come a bit more prepared for something like this, thanks to last time. The journal wasn't that small, but not that difficult to carry around either. ...They're used to holding on to a surprising amount of stuff anyway.]

I'm fine. [Was scribbled down on a page that they showed up. They should have been more careful, is all.]

[flamekthunder]

[Ah, so they can write at least. That helps. So he just nods.]

If you don't mind... Are you someone from town or a native inhabitant?

[Now that he sees him closely he looks a little familiar...]

[voidbug]

[There aren't many like them.]

I appeared at the town.

["From" might've implied something else either way. There was some normal inhabitants living there too right??]

[flamekthunder]

[A nod in understanding. Fortunately Eustace gets what he means.]

Then I take it you're here regarding the traps.

[Or so he would hope.]

[voidbug]

[Nods. The traps are bad and need to go. Otherwise critters without swords might get stuck in them.]

Made mistake while destroying it.

[flamekthunder]

[Given how he ended up—he can see it.]

It's fortunate I came by. [At least it got him out faster even if he could have handled it himself.

....Well.]

With the snow obscuring things, it'll become more difficult. Should we work together?

[Normally he goes at it alone, but... Somehow he feels like he shouldn't leave the little guy alone??]

[voidbug]

[Honestly they feel about the same way. Working alone was something they're more used to, but the icy cold does make everything more difficult.]

Would be faster going separate. But should stay close for danger.

[Maybe it's possible to do something in between???]

[flamekthunder]

[He nods in agreement.]

I'm Eustace. [Better to exchange names since they'll be working together.]

This area seems clear, so we can move onto the next.

[Maybe there's something lurking around—]