seasonsrpg | [Open] Intro + April Catch-All

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[Open] Intro + April Catch-All

WHO: A scrunkly new arrival and YOU
WHAT: Intro and Catch-All for April
WHEN: Throughout April
WHERE: Mostly in Nightwake, with a little in Amberfall

ARRIVAL
[ His head still swims with the memory of the last few moments. The phantom scent of fresh flowers was almost intoxicating. The dazzling bursts of living color and the powerful sense of rebirth were mesmerizing. As if he had been walking through a brilliant dream.

And then it was gone, melted away. He's left only with the moving crowd around him and the feeling of confinement he always felt among walls. A frustrated growl rises silently in his throat. He'd let that vision distract him. He needs to know where he is and how he'd gotten here. He strains to listen among the faint din of confused conversation.

The eventual explanations that come from the one called Olwen do little to alleviate his irritation. He offers skeptical glances toward the bits about a troubled world and seasonal powers. But his most dismissive reaction, a sharp "tch" forced through his teeth, is saved for the line about the necessity of physical touch. What a bunch of nonsense.

As soon as this Olwen is through, he's moving again. His pace is slightly staggered, as if he hasn't moved too much recently. But it's essential to discover how much truth was in Olwen's words. Which means finding others to observe. (Instead of just talking to people like a normal person.) Something he was not especially skilled at doing with any degree of subtlety, being used to doing it in a slightly different form.

Whether he's leaning against a wall and obviously people-watching or staring from behind some restaurant table is entirely up to you!

OR maybe you catch him browsing deeply through books at the Amberfall library while muttering to himself:]

So I'm just supposed to ask a random person to hold my hand?

WINDS OF CHANGE
[ He's gathered enough basic information to learn that he's allegedly been appointed to the Spring season. Whatever that means. Apparently, there were more details to be found at the Spring Guild in Blossomcrown.

After more half-believed explanations, finds himself in the practice area, trying to visualize anything dealing with wind. So far, his focus has resulted in a faint orange-red glow from the amulet beneath his shirt but little else.]

What does spring have to do with wind anyway? Shouldn't it be rain?

[ As he mutters it, a gust smacks him directly in the face, disheveling his already messy hair even further.]

HERE KITTY KITTY
[ He hadn't actually intended on questing. Sure, he'd seen the posters talking about some sort of strange cats roaming about. But his focus had remained on gathering as much information about this place as possible. It was only when he'd noticed his amulet feeling oddly hot that he decided to track down the source of the magical disturbance.

Just when he thinks he's discovered its location, he notices the glow fading entirely from the artifact. Something that's never happened before. Alarmed, he looks around himself to find the culprit.

A light mewl startles him, followed by an inky black creature dropping down from a ledge.

A kitten. His brows furrow in concern, as the animal's fur bristles. Hardly an unfamiliar reaction.]

It's not a good time, cat.

[ He goes to nudge it away with his foot, as he continues to search the place with his gaze. Despite its lack of brightness, his amulet still feels warm against his chest. To make matters worse, any light around him seems to be slowing fading as well. The kitten hisses at the motions of his foot and takes a quick swipe at him.

Sighing in frustration, he scoops the animal from the ground to make a quick exit. Only to watch more lights flash out as he walks briskly. All while the cat yowls in protest.

Sorry if you happened to be enjoying any bright technology along the way!]

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[A teenage boy with long white hair tied up in a fluffy ponytail is also in the Spring Guild practice area.]

...Rain is frequently accompanied by wind, isn't it?

...As weather phenomena go, the two are not mutually exclusive.

[ He seems a bit startled by the voice. He'd been concentrating too much on summoning this hidden magic he's supposed to have to notice when others had shown up to practice. But the look passes quickly enough, returning to something more closed-off. ]

I suppose. But spring showers come more readily to mind than anything referencing wind.

Or should I expect more wind in this part of town?

Edited 2023-04-15 00:59 (UTC)

...I can't say how regular the rain patterns are in this world, but this area will mostly likely be subject to strong winds more than anything else.

...Both natural and unnatural ones. Summoning them seems to be a common side effect of the Spring-related powers.

...At least, that's what I've found.

[ His brow lifts. Perhaps this person knows the trick to controlling these new powers. ]

Are you aligned to this season as well?

[ Since he seems to know a fair bit about it. ]

...Hm? Did I not mention it?

...Yes, I'm aligned to the season of Spring as well.

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badsunrising - 2023-05-16 02:19 (UTC) - Expand

That is the gist of it.

[ nil closes the book he was reading. it seems to deal with flora and fauna. ]

My impression of people here is that they're empathetic enough to do so with strangers without question. I don't think you'll have any shortage of volunteers.

Edited 2023-04-17 08:02 (UTC)

[ He carefully lifts his gaze from the book, turning it to the newcomer. He hadn't actually expected anyone to answer his question. He figured they'd all be busy with their own research. ]

I'm not looking for volunteers.

[ he grabs another book. this time, it's about mythical creatures. ]

Then what are you looking for? Do you have an exacting criteria?

[ He returns the book to the shelf with an emphasized shove. ]

I don't have any criteria. I find the concept ridiculous. I have no intention of asking others to hold my hand as if I were some lost child.

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