[WORLD ONE | POST-UVI CELEBRATION]

[spellbindmods]

Who: Coven members and Palai
Where: In and around the Aimintas marketplace
When: Day 39
Open/Closed: Open to All

After an appropriate amount of time for mourning, the Palai have shifted into a more positive mood -- they're a very resilient species, though there is a bit of a muted tone to their celebration. The whole event is a little hodge-podge, mostly because they aren't used to having to celebrate with the coven members added to the guest list. The Palai have gathered together all of their people and have invited the coven members to a small, intimate gathering -- the purpose of the event is to thank them for their service in fighting the Uvi, and the success of freezing the Uvi in their home. While no one knows how long the Uvi will stay gone, any amount of time without the Uvi being a concern is fine by them. The event takes place in the very center of the marketplace, with the Palai interacting on the fringes of the party throughout the rest of the large building. The coven members have time to spend by themselves, but there's room for moving around on their own and also spending time with the Palai if they so choose. A ▢ One of the more noticeable editions to the food the Palai have provided is a large pile of sweet, sugar dusted pastries. You may notice that something about them seems...odd, to say the least. It looks as if the pastries are vibrating slightly, but they smell divine. If you're so inclined to ask what the deal is, these pastries are magically infused by Eltos, which somehow gives them a sweeter flavor and enhances the sensation of tastebuds. The Palai sometimes eat these before meals in order to better the flavor of their entire spread -- though adding this energized magic to an already magical being means magic powers may be a little off kilter. Don't be surprised if suddenly your abilities go a little crazy. B ▢ The Palai aren't participating the party for two big reasons. One, the purpose is to celebrate the victory of coven members. The other reason, however, is one that may be more interesting to outsiders. While previously the Palai were peaceful people, happy to exist submitting to the Uvi, the coven's show of strength and valor has inspired them to be more aggressive in their approaches. Grown Palai can be seen working on makeshift weapons, but the idea of smaller tools like slingshots have already been constructed and almost perfected. The Palai youth have discovered these tools and are playing with them gleefully, though occasionally hitting each other -- and potentially you -- with energized, paralyzing rocks fueled with Elto energy. Watch out or you might get zapped! C ▢ Other Palai youth aren't as fortunate to be so distracted and happy. While fewer Palai died during this attack, the casualty number wasn't zero. Most Palai children still have at least one family member to care for them, but they're still a little disconnected from their people by means of grief. Some are milling about with the coven members, trying to eat or pester them for attention. If you're good with kids this may be more your speed, but those bad with children can find this irritating. Some Palai youth are more muted, however, content to just sit and listen to stories or eavesdrop on conversations. D ▢ For some people, rain isn't that big an issue -- but it certainly puts a damper (get it?) on a party. The Palai seem a bit confused by the sudden shower that comes in heavy as the evening dies down. The Palai have never experienced rain before, using irrigation systems and existing ground water as their means of hydration (both for themselves and for plants). Because the rain is coming from the ocean, the drops are large and salty, and the marketplace quickly begins to flood. The Palai move the party indoors for the most part, but that doesn't mean you or the food aren't already soaked. It's much warming underneath the roofs in the marketplace, but that doesn't provide much relief since the ocean rain is warm and humid. E ▢ Wildcard! How will your character handle this violent and volatile situation.

Comments

[actus]

a - stop, drop and roll

[ if there's one thing akira is guilty of, it's having a sweet tooth. it's only been exacerbated by being close friends with ann, and it's really hard to turn down a divine-smelling pastry. it's a cause for celebration and he's going to selfishly indulge as much as possible. it's nice to see something upbeat for once.

... except the side-effect of the pastry wasn't what he's expected. which means that no matter how hard he tries, his fingers keep catching on fire, even without a single joke uttered. it's becoming a minor problem. ]

-- hey, can you - uh - toss that glass of water on me?

[ yes, he's requesting that of you, friend! ]

d - don't rain on my parade

[ this is certainly a surprise. from what he had heard from the palai, rain wasn't exactly a thing. and no one wants rain on their parade. so he's going to try his best to help move some of the supplies under the roofs, hair soaked and glasses very much fogged up. for once, his curls are laying flat on his face. he doesn't seem all that bothered, though, and is bustling back and forth. alongside him is a shining bird that is using its large wingspan as cover for some of the younger palai, herding them to the shelter so they don't get wet. ]

Raining underwater kind of seems a little ironic. [ yes, he's talking to you as he passes by, holding a tray of (somewhat) soggy pastries. ]

wildcard

[ always down for this! ping me over on plurk intrepidly or PP me for a special prompt! ]

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[rootbound]

Why is that even a thing you're asking for--

[is what Vern says, and thinks, up until he actually turns around and realizes that the asker actually has a hand on fire???

walks up and dumps the glass over it without another word]

[actus]

[ it's best not to question these things.

thankfully, the fire quickly fizzles out. a now soaked akira offers a weak smile and nod at the stranger; definitely a coven member. ]

...Thanks. It's usually not that bad.

[rootbound]

Why are you setting yourself on fire periodically?

[he's audibly judging a little, though his voice isn't that sharp; he figured it might have a magical cause, at this point]

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[yancat]

[Akira approaches Jumin on one of his trips back to one of the covered areas in the market. Jumin's power has been of some assistance itself: any food he can't reach or towels he can't carry move at sound of his command. It's looking a lot more like Fantasia in here by the time Akira arrives.]

They say life is stranger than fiction. I suppose there's a scientific reason for all this...

[They're only talking about the rain. He's not so sure how he can explain angry flying trays of pastries with science.]

Were you with the recon team? What exactly did they do up there?

[actus]

I wasn't.

[ he was too busy healing his own wounds and bandaging his bruised ego. still, akira can't help but admire the way that julian manages to move things so effortlessly. he's kind of jealous of his powers to be frank. ]

I think they froze the nest, though.

[yancat]

[He won't be jealous when the pastries wear off.]

They freeze the nest and it rains for the first time in centuries.

[And it'll keep raining if this continues. In any other world, this would be a boon, but the vast ocean looms over them in wait.

He sends his next words telepathically.]

I'm glad we minimized the casualties, but... perhaps we shouldn't have meddled.

d

[soulcomet]

[Madoka had been standing off to the side, trying to wring out her pigtails, when he passes by.]

It wouldn't be so bad if it weren't so salty... [here, Akira, have a towel.]

[actus]

[ he smiles graciously and begins towelling his hair, the hair slowly curling back. ]

It's gotta be seawater. [ just stating the obvious!! ]

It shouldn't be doing this, though....

[soulcomet]

[she'd be lying if she said she hadn't thought about it: what sort of mess they'd be in if the ocean suddenly decided it wanted to be an actual ocean, and not some strange version of the atmosphere.]

[she has no real solutions, though.]

... Maybe we should start building something, just to be safe. Boats?

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[5kotai]

[ Oh! It's the young man whose bed he stole... but soggy. So is Gokotai and his white tiger companion, with his own waves of hair flattened by the precipitation. They're helping too though, and some of the small Palai are hiding under the blanket Torakun's using as a makeshift cat-raincoat. ]

Yeah... Or maybe the underwater bubble we're in is breaking a little?

[ It's hard to think of the world's geography and weather patterns it's so rainy. Truly, raining on their parade. ]

Is the gold bird yours? It's pretty...

[actus]

[ when akira spots the tiger, he almost regrets not summoning byakko instead. then they could have matching tigers. sort of. akira tosses the familiar face a gentle smile and he nods. his gaze flicks to horus who is still bustling around. ]

Yeah. He's usually pretty loud.

[ a pause ... ]

Is the tiger yours?

[ he doesn't remember it from the island, but then again, he couldn't exactly summon on the island either. ]

[5kotai]

[ A shame that they couldn't have tiger buddies... Still though, it's an interesting sight! Taking it a step further, some of the Palai under either take the risk of rain and... Switch cover! They're making it a game, it seems. The tiger decides to play along and move about so the little amphibians have to move with him. ]

He's being well behaved! Unlike someone here... Hehe.

[ Gokotai was a little worried, but he can give Akira, a nervous smile despite that. Maybe if they're having fun, they can take their mind off of the bad weather. Or that the weather is bad itself... ]

Yes, he's mine. I couldn't find him on the island... But here he's happy and healthy! So I'm glad.

[ Tiny tiger child here might have a theme here, if Akira wants to humor himself. ]

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[mapsio]

[Let's just say that Haru made the same mistake and ate a sweet, let's also say (and note) that HAru is standing a good few feet away from Akira.]

I have to stand back here to do it, but, if you could just hold still.

[Oh god she's kind of embarrassed of herself right now...]

[actus]

[ oh my gosh haru don't hesitate!! ]

It's fine..! Promise.

[ he's just stupidly lifting his hands in the air, outstretched and towards her. ]

[mapsio]

No you don't understand. If you step any closer my barrier might hit you.

[So enjoy the cold water being tossed at your hands.]

it's happening (A)

[needmetoo]

[It takes Xion half a second to catch on. Toss it... on him? What? But the thing about flames is that they're bright. They're attention-grabbing. And so as soon she notices, well, she has a faster option than a glass.

That option being grabbing all the humidity in a two-foot radius and throwing it at him. All at once. She might've overdone it in her panic a bit.]

this is spectacular

[actus]

[ !!!!

yeah he is now thoroughly soaked. at least his hands aren't on fire anymore? hurray for small miracles. still, he tosses her a small despite his glasses and hair now soaked to the bone. ]

... Thanks.

[needmetoo]

Sorry!

[Oh gosh, oh gosh she didn't mean to- oh gosh. Immediately she lifts her hands again and tries to pull the water she just threw back off. It's probably a weird sensation, and not all of it comes, but... helping????? Again??????

And now she's left holding a ball of water between her hands. Because. What else is she supposed to do with it, she just doesn't know.]

a!

[secrowtary]

[ While Akira asked for water, Hibiki's first impulse wins. He wraps his hand around the boy's wrist and blows at each finger caught on fire. Giving it all he has might still not be enough, however, and it doesn't take long for him to run short on breath. ]

You're truly on fire today.

[actus]

[ HIBIKI...

his face scorches as hot as his hands and a majority of his fingers are put out, save for a few stubborn digits. the fire on his face? that isn't going anywhere. ]

You think? [ it's a nervous laugh and he just sort of stands there. ] I don't know why it's so bad today.

a.

[apatheia]

[2B would normally at least question a request like this, but who is she to turn down a favor from a human? Not to mention he's oN FIRE, HUMANS ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE ON FIRE. She grabs the closest glass of water and unceremoniously dumps it on his hands.

This should be enough, right......]

Are you alright?

[actus]

[ he's very thankful she didn't just toss it at his general person. his hands are easily put out and he gives her a gracious smile. ]

Thanks. And yeah. It happens sometimes.

[ a sheepish shrug and a weaker laugh. ] Not that bad, though.

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[probablynoteren]

[They're a little at a remove from the crowd here, with ample room to enjoy pastries and... catching on fire, I guess. Lenka looks up at the request, looks at the glass of water next to him, and, well -- doesn't move. At least, he stays frozen for a long moment of staring as though fire + water = human not burning = good is some kind of complex equation.

Then he nods -- carefully! -- and extends his hand towards the glass. Really slowly. Every movement is as deliberate and careful as possible so actually he's still reaching for the glass when he tosses Akira a bit of a sheepish concerned look.]

Sorry... I ate some of those, so. It's like the crabs, I think. [at least he thinks he's seen this guy around that long] Let me know if I need to move faster.

[The thing is, you probably don't want him moving that much faster?!

Ah, he's holding the glass now, at least.]

[actus]

[ it's like the crabs... ]

Ah... a little faster, maybe.

[ what is this, a sloth? why is this person a sloth? akira sort of blinks and is trying to blow out his fingers in the meantime. it's not doing all that much. usually it works, but with the torches extending from his fingers, well, it's highly unlikely he'll be able to put them out on his own. ]