thirteenth shot ⊗ corgi tricks-for-treats open log

[flamekthunder]

Who: Eustace, Tifa, and anyone
Which: Open Corgi Tricks-For-Treat Log
Where: All over town, particularly around the neighborhood and frequented businesses
What: It's Halloween and the corgis are hyped up to spending their first year out for the festivities, the carnival already pretty fun for the younger ones. They were adamant in dressing up in costume and have dragged the couple out to try and get some treats from people. Their theme? Snow White and the Seven Dwarves...although Snow White is a bit stubby and the seventh dwarf is more feline.
Warnings: None just lots of fluff—fluffy butts.


[It doesn't matter where they are—if there is a tasty treat somewhere nearby, whether it's a delicious scent of a snack wafting through a window or something in their hands, someone is about to hear a distant bark before there's a thunder of paws as a herd of seven corgis in costumes approach. While six of them look like weird dwarves, one looks like a princess (for those who recognize her, it's Briallen). The younger ones are booking it, eager to try and earn themselves some tasty treats in celebration of this weird but fun (and potentially delicious) holiday. And if there's a door, well they're going to be clever and actually knock on it with some tap tap thump thumps.

Now, they do have some manners. Once they've found their target, they'll waggle butts or tails and give a few cheerful barks before sitting down. Look at those big eyes, so eager for a hopeful reward.

By this time Eustace and Tifa will have caught up, Eustace sighing. They, too, have been roped into this, with Eustace dressed as the Huntsman (he just threw on his usual clothes, it works) and Tifa the "Evil" Queen. In her arms is the missing dwarf, their cat, Clover.]

You brats...

[And it'll be Tifa who offers an explanation.]

Trick-or-treat! Or a trick for a treat, if you've got any to spare. They've been practicing and wanted to show off a few new tricks they've been learning with the hope of some treats, and asked us to come around the neighbourhood with them.

[Tifa lowers her voice and lifts a hand to shield her lips.]

They really like peanut butter, if there's any around and you're willing to part with some...

[The dogs bark with great enthusiasm as Eustace just sighs a little and let them do their thing.]

But they have to work for it, so give them a challenge or something to perform. They're smart so they'll be able to understand or I'll translate for them.

[ooc: FLUFFY BUTTS COMING TO VISIT both Eustace and Tifa will tag to make these a 3-way but turn order can be pretty open. The scenarios can be flexible to fit however you need! At the door, randomly on the street, just anywhere in town, especially the neighborhood!]

Comments

[hearthwarming]

[ What a coincidence that they happen to arrive to the front door of Ori and Diluc's home as she's finishing up with making more of her homemade dog treats that she's given to the dogs countless times by now!? This particular batch she had made to feed to the strays that Thoma had been taken care of - the the free-spirited ones that seem content to live out and about (she knows because she asked them) - but she can always make more.

So, Ori stands there at the door as she's greeted with quite the sight, still wearing her apron and oven mitts. ]

Oh! You all look so adorable in your costumes! Is this related to that carnival that appeared...?

Wait, if the little ones are performing tricks, shouldn't it be trick and treat?

[flamekthunder]

[Of course they would go to Oriphi first the rascals—]

Only if they succeed. They're going to have burn off the calories they're gaining.

[starshower]

[It's almost as if they knew that Ori was making treats... How suspicious...]

That's why it's called trick for treats.

[Tifa gently corrects with a wink, but Bri looks back at her and gives her a little whine, and as Tifa tips her head in confusion, Ori and Eustace will hear her gently reminding mom to stay in character! She's supposed to be the Evil Queen!]

[hearthwarming]

Ohhh!

[ She claps her hands together, the sound of it muffled by her oven mitts. Of course, she'd cast her animal-speaking spell as soon as she recognized the sound of several corgis scampering towards her front door, knowing exactly who would be on the other side when she opened the door, so she catches that adorable exchange between mother and daughter. ]

I see... Pray forgive my insolence, Your Majesties. And Mister... Ranger Guy? [ nailed it. ] Give me just a second to grab the treats!

[ She whirls on the ball of her heel, crossing the room quickly to duck into the kitchen and throwing her oven mitts off and instead picking up eight treats (it's cat-friendly too, okay) in a tea towel. ]

Now, what sorts of tricks do you little ones have up your... paws?

[flamekthunder]

["Mr. Ranger Guy" wow but he won't complain. Bri is still huffing at Tifa—play your part right!!

But now Ori has the goods and they are more than eager to perform. But... What should they do?]

Have any requests?

[grandduchess_anya]

(Anya has been doing a bit of house cleaning while Pooka is napping when the two of them soon hear barking and meowing from outside. She did made plenty of dog treats on her free time to give Pooka and any dogs she has come across for some time, so when the corgis came, she immediately brings them out to give them.)

Oh hi there. You all look marvelous today in the costumes. Are you good boys and girls going to perform some tricks to get treats?

[flamekthunder]

[Yeah, they thought they smelled a familiar scent!! Pooka's!!! And the nice lady!!

The corgis bark eagerly, ready for the command. Eustace meanwhile will offer Anya a quick greeting as he watches them.]

Hey, Anya.

[...Has she met Tifa...?]

[starshower]

[They've met once briefly, so there is a small spark of recognition as Tifa tries to get all the corgis to line up.]

They are going to perform some tricks, so if you have any treats or even some ear scratches to spare, they...ah—!

[Bri brushes past Tifa and Eustace and all of her siblings as she scoots right to the front, and Clover—the little black cat in Tifa's arms—meows.]

If everyone would get into a line, please.

[She's talking to you, Bri!!!]

[grandduchess_anya]

Oh, this is going to a lot of fun. Pooka, come over here. The dogs are about to put a great show of tricks for us to see.

(Pooka happily scampers his way out, his tongue hanging loose anf his tail wagging energetically. As soon as he got to where Anya, Eustace, Tifa, and the others are at, the little dog barks in greeting.)

Bark, bark, bark!

[flamekthunder]

[There's a chorus of barks as the corgis eagerly rush forward to greet Pooka. And then one has a great idea and barks at Eustace, who cocks his head slightly before looking at Anya.]

They said Pooka can join in if he wants.

[fishflakes]

[Toge had not been expecting anyone to come to his door at such a time, and was just in the middle of making himself some food when he hears the strange thumping at his door. And boy oh boy, does he brighten up when he sees just who's at the door.]

Ikura..!

[Oh my god. They all look so cute. Best surprise guests ever?? He kneels down to give the corgis a much-deserved series of pats and ear scratches. Who are cute adorable corgis?? They are!]

[Of course, he offers a wave once he sees Eustace and Tifa, adding in the sign for 'hello'; he's been practicing sign language from Shigeru as a means of communicating in ways other than just his journal. After a couple more pats he stands up, quickly taking his journal out to scribble a few words out for them.]

They look real cute! Who came up with the costumes? And what kind of tricks do they know?

[flamekthunder]

[The dogs bark happily as they all pile in for those pats and ear scritches, recognizing Toge. They thought the scent was familiar and were right!!]

It was Bri's.

[A look at Miss Princess Snow White over there who looks so very proud of herself.]

I'm not sure how she learned of it, but she came in with the book in her mouth... Anyway, they know all the basics but you can ask them to do something unique or something coordinated.

[starshower]

[Tifa smiles at Toge in greeting. It's good to see him, and the dogs seem happy to be here too.]

They've been practicing so they know all kinds. But I'm sure if you asked them to do something else, they'll figure it out.

[Like the proud mom that she is, Tifa puffs out her chest a little, but she quickly deflates when Bri gives her That Look. Right... they're all supposed to be "in character." Tifa clears her throat and winks at Toge.

Please go along, and don't make fun of Tifa for this after.]

Mua...ha ha ha! Because they are all under my control of course.

[fishflakes]

[Toge blinks as Tifa clears her throat, but then his expression lightens when she gets into character. Aw, that's super cute. Even if he could poke fun at her, he probably wouldn't. This is too fun to make fun of. And he looks at Eustace as well; is he in on the act as well?]

[Either way, after a moment of thinking, Toge nods, before writing down a few words down for them to read.]

Can they do a little dance?

[flamekthunder]

[He's got it so easy being the huntsman. He just has to act himself—]

If hopping around or spinning in circles count.

[makingmyway]

[ This is...certainly a sight that comes across Dorian as he had just been out getting food for himself. The explanation is easy enough to follow, though he doesn't really have much on him besides the food he'd just gotten. But it's also difficult to say no to those faces. ]

Well, I do love a good performance. What kind of tricks do they do?

[flamekthunder]

They know all basic commands, but you can be creative and tell them to do something different, like line up or catch something.

[Though seeing how the guy clearly only has food for himself and was in the middle of heading somewhere...]

But you don't have to listen to them.

[starshower]

[She is so sorry that this has to be how her first meeting with Dorian goes, but she can feel Bri's eyes on her to make sure that she doesn't mess up her role this time...

Her voice is cold, and her brows are furrowed to look angry because... um, Evil Queens are angry, right?]

Fools! The lot of you! [A pause, and Tifa looks at Dorian with a sheepish, almost apologetic smile, but the dogs are all very excited that mom is being Evil!] Um... don't you see that he has nothing for you?

[As in, this is his food, children... Please.]

[makingmyway]

[ The dogs seem to turn their sad eyes to him, and really, how is he supposed to resist that? Besides, he's had to deal with a fire monkey stealing his food before, and at least they're asking sort of. ]

It's all right, I don't mind. [ It's not like he can't just go buy more food anyway. ] But how's their dancing?

[ Because if he's giving up his food, he's definitely going to make them work for it, as his hand goes to the axe at his side and unclips the flute handle from the axe head. ]

[flamekthunder]

[Eustace is so grateful there's not much acting needed for his part. But he is a bit intrigued by the flute, and the dogs bark excitedly.]

I don't know... But could give it a try since they seem eager about it.

[They are! What kind of dance can these stubby pups do is beyond him, though. Well some of the more dour males seem less enthused, but Briallen the Snow White is determined.]

[judicialassistant]

[ It's natural that they would eventually all find their way to the Harvest. 76 has taken over the bar for the night; didn't seem to mind working, as his birthday celebrations last week were enough to tide him over for probably another decade. Susato, meanwhile, is supposed to be handing out out candies and such that they've hand-made. She's hanging outside the restaurant near the bottom of the steps leading up to Kazuma's--yes, she lives here now--and she seems to be adjusting the horns on her hood when she spots Briallen first.

Eyes widen as she closes the distance, and she realizes there are six more.

She hadn't been confident in her choice of costume. She should have maybe just gone back to the dress she wore at the carnival. Why should she dress as the devil, particularly in a place where she might actually being in danger of becoming one?!

...But you know, seeing the Evil Queen actually makes her feel better. ]

Tifa? [ She grins. ] Oh, and is that Clover?! No wonder you've taken the night off. You all look wonderful!

[ There is a smile in greeting to Eustace as well, extending him the same compliments before she regards all the corgis, tails wagging in sync with hope. They want to work for it, huh...? She glances down at her arm, where a large pumpkin-shaped container hangs from its handle. She hadn't been prepared for puppos, but perhaps there is something. ]

[flamekthunder]

[The are veeeery hopeful, look at those eyes. Especially Rhonwhen... The older corgi barks happily up at Susato. Surely there's something for all of them!?]

And you're dressed up as well. For any trick-or-treaters?

[starshower]

[Clover meoooooooowwwws in greeting from Tifa's arms.]

It's cute!

[You'd think by now that Tifa would have learned to stay in character, but Bri gives her another friendly reminder. She's probably so sick of doing it right now, and Tifa can only sigh in response.]

I mean... oh, good! Another evil minion of mine is here...!

[Look, she's trying.]

[judicialassistant]

[ Hee! Susato is utterly distracted by the sudden compliment. She looks sheepish, suddenly scratching at the back of her neck instead of deciding on treats for the dogs. She's nodding and just about to answer Eustace when she also receives a friendly reminder, feeling the light boop of a nose, which would have been very cold had she not been wearing her boots.

At least she catches on pretty quick to Tifa's acting. ]

H, Huh? Me, too?!

[ WHYYYYYYYY. Let's face it though, there's no resisting the puppy dog eyes. ]

I mean... [ Ahem. She mimics Herlock Sholmes in a bow after a slight twirl of her hand as the weight of the candy container allows. ] Yes! I am... um, at your service, my Queen.

Would that make you our King? ...My Lord? [ EUSTACE, YOU CAN'T BE ENJOYING THIS. ]

[flamekthunder]

No.

[Eustace is so lucky Briallen doesn't force him to act as much because he's just a lowly Huntsman—

There's a little grumble at his heels.

...

...

WELL HOW IS HE SUPPOSED TO ACT???]

...I am but a lowly huntsman who watches the dogs.

[Flat voice is very flat.]