[open] if you wanna run away with me, i know a galaxy

[concierto]

Who: Venti & You!
Which: Open Log!
Where: Reverein, The Wild Harvest, outskits of the town
What: Open prompts for the month of May with Venti! Hunting for mirror shards, drinking on the job and sleeping outside.
Warnings: tba


[a. dream board: fae moon mirror]

[Venti usually isn't one for working hard. He's much better at hardly working. Yet, with the moon gone from the sky for as long as it has been Venti can't help but be curious about the happenings around it. What exactly happened to make the moon vanish and how were they simply going to build another one?

That is why Venti is up for hunting down the shattered shards of the moon mirror. They seem to have scattered all over the town and outside of it too so there are a fair amount of places to be checking. Venti stands with a finger to his chin as he ponders this.]

If the mirror indeed reflects light like the moon might we could find shards near bodies of water. Or we might find a flicker of them in the dark. Ehe! Shall we work together?

[b. the wild harvest]

[This little bard has visited many taverns in his long life. And visiting the ones in this place is no exception. Once he finds just the right moment Venti will sneak his way into the back of the Wild Harvest with quiet little feet. Sneaking and scooting his way in and sniffing the air for anything that is remotely sweet and wine-like.

Because he's going to steal some- of course! He has nothing to offer in return for the wine nor does he have any gold coins to give!

If he's caught? He'll do his best to act a fool...]

[c. outside in the trees]

[A nice breezy Spring day calls for a nice breezy day up in a tall tree. Venti can also be found outside enjoying the simple weather with his back up against the trunk of the tree and an old wooden lyre in his hands. His fingers gently pluck together a sweet sleepy tune as he hums a wordless song...

If he spots anyone curious nearby he'll smile and play for them or strike up a conversation. And anyone is welcome to join him up in this tree if they so wish! It's very comfy up here!]

Ya-hooo! Happy afternoon to you!

[d. wildcard]

[got something else? feel free to toss it down here! or catch me at michrure for some plotting!]

Comments

A

[brokenlight]

[With the moon being gone, it's left Ventus a little on edge. It's as if it's tugging something at him, something that makes him more wary than usual. It's why he's decided to help search for the shards.

So, when he hears that voice asking him if they should work together, he nods.]

Two pairs of eyes would work better than one, right?

[He tries for a grin toward his companion.]

[concierto]

That's right! Ehe.

[Venti is more than happy to find like-minded people! Finding the mirror shards seems like an interesting and important thing to do even if Venti is in it more for the curiosity factor. But he wonders what would happen if the moon never returned...]

Where do you think we should look for clues first? Perhaps the riverside?

a

[keystaff]

Near the water? You think so? I guess it's worth a try.

[She only has Flight at the moment. But. Sakura does still want to help. If she can. Probably, going it with someone else would help. Would seem less suspicious? perhaps. In comparison to her going out by herself with Kero. The Guardian maintains his stuffed toy disguise, hiding in her little backpack when he sees Venti nearby. But, well. Given it involved the moon. She is curious. Does want to help, given her affinity towards the moon and it's power.]

Just tell me what to do! I can help! I can help look too!

[concierto]

My, aren't you the eager one.

[He giggles softly.

Although having a healthy amount of curiosity about this is a good thing. Venti himself is researching this mostly for his own reasons. How does the world truly work... Would a missing moon eventually make it collapse? Or?]

Why don't we start near the large lake outside of town?

A

[grandduchess_anya]

(With the moon being non existent for months thanks to the Story Eater, it has left Anya very upset: she has seen how much of a danger it can be back in the Realm of Stories and she isn’t leaving anything else to chance.

So it should be no surprise that she chooses to help in searching for mirror shard pieces. And when someone (aka Venti) asks her if they should team up to find the shards, she turns to him and happily accepts the offer.)

Oh absolutely. We can cover more ground much more quickly and efficiently if we work together. Pooka is in all for this as well. Isn’t it right, Pooka?

Arf, arf, arf! Arf!

[concierto]

Oh, and with a sidekick too? That's wonderful.

[At least it's not a cat.

He gives a smile and nods while lifting a finger.]

Where do you suggest we search first?

C.

[maskedwonder]

[The melody is coming from up high, somewhere high in the trees. And well, in a way, he likes it. It's somewhat soothing and it makes him feel a little less worried about the fact that he is rinsing his face and not wearing his (very important) mask, using the clear, cold water of this small spring to freshen up a little.

And while he listens he tries to remember the role of music in his life and...oh...someone wants to talk to him. And the first thing he does is pulling his hood over his head while his hand reaches for the mask next to him.

Still, he does move to look over his shoulder, now seeing a figure sitting up in a tree, holding a lyre.]

I rather hear you play your music.

[After those words he puts his mask back on because god forbid someone would look at his face properly.]

[concierto]

[The entire little scene has Venti very curious. He tilts his head with a perceptive glance and then smiles softly. The breeze is so sweet and gentle at the moment that it swishes Venti's hair gently as he plucks a few more random notes for the moment.]

If that's the case I don't mind taking requests. Is there a song you'd like to hear?

[He's watching the figure down below with a keen glint in his eye. Venti is more than happy to play for an audience but he has to be curious about this one. Why hide his face...]

B

[chippedsoul]

[There may be no people around to noticed, but Venti might still get the sense there are sets of eyes watching him. Hidden among the foliage and hanging glowing fruits, are a few colorful garden snakes watching the mischievous bard snooping about the pub. They may hiss if they catch Venti trying to take the pub's already small selection of alcohol to choose from.]

[concierto]

[Meanwhile Venti is leering closer. A leaf or two tickling at his nose as he sneaks inside. He does have to look up and stop in his tracks the moment he hears something...

Hissing...??]

... Ehe?

[This place has guard snakes?? Venti stops moving for the moment as if trying to gauge where they are...]

b

[donfire]

[Ace, who has no idea how to play for things in this place, is pretty much ready to dine and dash, when he spots someone who's... Well, he's suspicious as all hell.

He watches the guy for a moment, his chin resting on his fist, and he can't help but smile. When the guy gets closer to his own seat, Ace will casually talk to him.]

What'cha up to?

[concierto]

Oh?

[Was someone watching him all this time? Venti stops and tilts his head with a soft hum on his lips. He folds his arms behind his back carefully and eyes the man right back.]

Appreciating the view, as they say. And you? Are you enjoying your evening?

B

[judicialassistant]

[ Susato is in the Wild Harvest’s garden today, plucking some of the lower-hanging fruits that seem to be hanging on vines through out. Some are round, like tiny balls, while other are more crescent shaped, but as ripen, they all look like little moons.

She may have tossed one in her mouth as she went, but then she’ll hear the hissing of a garden snake friend of hers, coming from below.

Mid-chew, she glances down. ]

Hmm? …What do you mean? Where?

[ Looks like someone saw a certain thieving bard. In the following moments, Susato seems to follow it through the garden and out the back. ]

[concierto]

[This place must be much more magically protected than Venti had thought. He's currently trying to sneak his ass through the back somewhere and into the tavern's stocks. And yet the keen little danger noodle friend might have spotted Venti's tailfeathers...

He's wiggling into the window just as Susato might follow towards the back. Slipping inside...!]

c

[sangopearls]

[ The familiar tune of a lyre is what catches Gorou's attention. His ears perk up and he looks upwards, into a tree, and the green cape along with the soft sounds of humming confirms his suspicions. He puts a hand on his hip and lifts the other one to wave towards him. He calls from below: ]

Good afternoon, Venti! It seems like you're enjoying the afternoon breeze, hm?

[ He takes a few steps closer to the tree. ]

What kind of song are you playing?

[concierto]

Hello again, Gorou! I am!

[Venti pauses his playing for only a moment to greet the other with a smile of his own.]

Just a simple tune I've been plucking at. I've been writing a song about the moon. Or more appropriately the lack of one.

C

[rotacalamitas]

[Days like today, with the sun shining brightly and the gentle breeze at your back, were days perfect for exploring the countryside. At least, that's what Bennett liked to believe, considering both nice days and good adventures were equally rare in his life. But such rarities never got Bennett down, it just made him appreciate those moments all the more.]

Haha, hiya Venti!

[He waves up at the bard, smiling cheerfully. He approaches the tree.]

What are you doing up there?

[concierto]

Hello, Bennett! I see you're doing well!

[It's always a pleasure to see the boy in one piece and not tripping over some bad luck in his path. He hopes the day continues to bless the both of them with good weather and this nice breeze.]

I've been practicing a new song, ehe! Actually, would you like to help me?

B.)

[stupidmammon]

[ While this stuff didn't quite hit the same way as the alcohol back home did, it still was the closest thing they had in this place so of course Mammon came out to the Wild Harvest to get himself a glass or two. He didn't have anything to give in return, so of course that meant he was going to ste—

Wait. Someone was already stealing his bit! Who the heck could be stealing his bit like this, he's supposed to be the greedy one here. Huff!!!

Very quietly he was sneaking up behind Venti, and when he was able to get close enough, with a grin he leaned in to whisper: ]

You're gonna be locked away for a long time, kid~

[concierto]

[It seems like the Wild Harvest has quite a few sneaky rats to get rid of! The whisper to Venti's ear will have him freeze in place before looking over his shoulder with a start.]

Ehe? Whatever do you mean?

[He picks up a box of ... flour. Yeah.]

I'm working the stores. And who are you?

[He's a fake employee!! Who are you!!]

C

[refire]

Ya-hoo!

[ Alphen's only saying what Venti said first. Is that so wrong? He's eager to make new friends and talk with people. It seemed like a fitting greeting. ]

Happy afternoon to you too. May I ask what you're doing up there?

[ sounds like someone's having fun. ]

[concierto]

[Venti is almost amused that the newcomer says it right back! He smiles and plays a few more notes as he dangles his legs back and forth.]

Enjoying the day, actually. Nothing like a day of relaxing and playing songs, don't you think?

[And sitting up in trees...?]

C

[abyssbound]

[Perhaps it was inevitable that Venti would eventually find him "off the page" as he had previously threatened. That said, until Asura gives up his name, there's little to betray the fact that the man who happened to walk under the tree in which Venti perched was the same "Asura" from the journals.

His words catch the large man's attention and he stops to peer up into the boughs at the bard to jokingly ask:]

Did you get yourself stuck up a tree?

[concierto]

[Venti looks at the man with a very curious little glint in his eye. He smiles and poke at another string of notes on his lyre. He might not be able to put a name to a face yet but once he does...]

I did, actually. I'm very stuck, I'm not sure yet how I'll get down!

[He's not stuck.]

C !

[mermaidcursed]

( it's a nice day, for the most part, and nene will need a break from tending to the eggs eventually- so why not go stretch her legs? as it goes, there's some lovely trees to see! and... as she goes further, music?

so focused on her search for the source is she, that when venti calls out, nene visibly jolts and has to rest a hand over her heart for a moment. whoopsies. after she starts to recompose herself, however, nene glances up and smiles brightly. )

Hello! Are you the one playing?

[concierto]

[Whoops! He didn't mean to startle the poor girl! He smiles and gives a nod.]

That was indeed me! It looks like you were enjoying the show so much you might have gotten lost in the notes!

[And he loves people like that.]

a

[inveilsible]

... In the dark? I guess that would make them easier to spot.

[ Sana nods slowly, thoughtfully. She at least appears to be a little more comfortable doing these sorts of things now-- or maybe just because it's Venti, who registers as Unusual but Okay. ]

If I'll do, then... I'd be happy to try to help.

[concierto]

[Unusual but Okay is very accurate. And on a little trip like this, he'll protect her as best he can as well. Just like shooting rabbits into the sky.]

It'll be a nice little adventure don't you think, Sana?

[He taps his chin.]

Putting the moon back together... It's odd that we have to do such a thing in the first place.

[But he's oh so curious.]

C

[inspiteful]

[ The sound of the lyre is what gets Lark's attention when he was planning to take a look around what's outside the town. He looks up from where he is on the ground and...

...? ]

Ah, good afternoon to you too. Having fun up there?

[concierto]

[Venti smiles in return! He gives a little wave as he stops playing for a moment.]

I am! It's a beautiful day for a song or two. Are you interested in hearing another?

B

[likescaves]

[ Normally, the little wind familiar would be happy to meet someone who shares his element on some level.. But today is a different story.

He though he smelled something interesting. But when Emerald Carbuncle followed the scent, he finds someone acting a little strange for his liking. Growling quietly in suspicion, Carbuncle separates from his arcanist and follows after the bard. Merisia will catch on eventually; he can operate on his own for now. ]

[concierto]

[Meanwhile, Venti is minding his own bardly business. He is not expecting for an entity to start following him. But when he notices Venti stops and looks over his shoulder to sneak a look at it.]

Why hello, little one. Are you lost?