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Ardyn Lucis Caelum ([personal profile] scourgingstars) wrote in [community profile] lifeaftr2017-10-30 02:03 am

this is gospel

Who: Ardyn, Jaune, a new companion, and otherwise open.
What: [muffled chocobo theme in the distance]
When: The 26th and onward, I can count.
Where: Islet #4, Storyteller's temple, and a wildcard!
Warnings: None apart from blanket XV spoilers, will update if necessary

[a; islet 4 shack 1]
[By the time Ardyn got back to the islets with Jaune in tow, his immediate rage at the situation had calmed into the usual undercurrent of fury he always felt. Gods were the same no matter where you went, even if this one had rightfully called out the Astrals as hilariously incompetent. Something would have to be done here as with Eos; that little white nightmare had made things personal as far as Ardyn was concerned, and he couldn't let that stand.]

So, we'll want to begin by experimenting with that sigil. Leaving it in various places, perhaps having it drawn on our hands in some measure, see if that produces any notable results.

[First things first; upon walking in he snapped his fingers to light the usual small fire only for nothing to happen. He frowned at his hand before holding it out; had he actually run out of fire magic? No--that wasn't it, the power just wasn't responding. Thunder next, then Blizzard; he tried both for the same lack of results. Held out his hand for the Blade of the Mystic...nothing.]

Side-effects indeed, you smartmouthed little-

[Whatever complaint he was about to lapse into under his breath was interrupted by the sound of sudden cracking from a corner of the barely-repaired shelter, followed rather swiftly by a telltale kweh that changed Ardyn's tune rather quickly.]

...My, isn't that late.

[b; storyteller's temple]
[Eventually, Ardyn's usual habit of wandering near sunset found him back around the Storyteller's temple; observing it as if he was examining for anything out of the ordinary or perhaps hoping to see a glaring weak point.]

[Perhaps breaking up the slightly menacing illusion was the softball-sized black bird sitting in the hood of his scarf like she nested there.]


[c; wildcard]
[anything else! Ardyn usually spends the brightest part of the day at home, coming out closer to sunset/night/early morning now with his round bird-shaped companion either in his scarf or following behind him.]
aurabble: (it's warm!!!)

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[personal profile] aurabble 2017-10-30 07:28 am (UTC)(link)
[Jaune hadn't spoken for the duration of their trip. Other than his initial snark, he was still coming to terms with being proven that he had unwillingly been taken from one situation where he was being used, and thrown into another, arguably worse one.

And he had died. Oh yeah, that too.

He nodded once, to acknowledge he was listening. He was pretty sure he remembered what that stupid sigil looked like. Ardyn snapped his fingers, Jaune assumed it was for dramatic effect. But then he kept looking at his hands and and was mumbling something.]


What? Should I start now? [He could just tell him instead of snapping at him like a do--]

What was that? [He jumped, expecting the worst and drawing his sword. It felt heavier somehow. Weird.]
Edited 2017-10-30 07:29 (UTC)
aurabble: (omg so cool!)

[personal profile] aurabble 2017-10-30 07:45 am (UTC)(link)
[Jaune narrowed his eyes, recalling the Storyteller's last feeble explanation he had. He was hoping that had just been a nightmare. If Ardyn was experiencing some consequences, that answered some questions.]

I can make a fire.

[And he would, but there was an adorable fluff of feathers heading their way and distracted, Jaune dropped his sword, totally on purpose, and knelt down to get a better look.]

Is that one of those chocobos?
esper_magic: (Calm)

B.. Mah Fweend?

[personal profile] esper_magic 2017-10-30 01:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She didn't like the implication of what the Storyteller told them. Those that were still alive. A cold knot formed in her stomach - she had only come across one or two people she felt familiar with, one in particular she was still feeling... kind of sick to the stomach at the thought of someone she had grown fond of being killed.

She's probably put other people in that position herself, to think about it. Only she was the one doing the killing, and not some kind of twisted monster that was roused because of their presence in there. She was still on the fence regarding the Storyteller though. But she also didn't know enough about him to form a real opinion. She should rectify that sometime. And her pensive, uneasy wandering inevitably drew her near the temple, where she saw a familiar face. Relief on her own - he must have been okay, right? Terra pads on over towards him. ]


Ardyn..? [ Relief changes to puzzlement. ]

What are... did you lose something...? [ He's looking so intently at the temple, she found herself glancing at it as well, trying to see what had caught his interest. . .even though there was something far more interesting and cute in the hood of his scarf. ]
esper_magic: (Small smile)

[personal profile] esper_magic 2017-10-30 02:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She absently brushed her hand against her arm, ill-at-ease with her own thoughts, but she gave him a small smile. ]

The same. Just... thinking. I wasn't really paying attention to where I was going.

[ Just letting her feet take her where they wanted. She tilted her head at the adorable ball of fluff in his scarf. ]

Is that... a baby chocobo?
prettypurpleparlor: Warm affection that I've always felt (Sweet creature)

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[personal profile] prettypurpleparlor 2017-10-30 04:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh my.

[Muffet pauses as she heads down the path towards the mana pool, noticing something interesting about Ardyn as she passes him- or, rather, about his new accessory. She smiles delightedly.]

What a darling little creature. Won't you introduce me to your companion, dearie?
Edited (punctuation is a thing) 2017-10-30 16:47 (UTC)
esper_magic: (Cute Headtilt)

[personal profile] esper_magic 2017-10-30 05:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She placed her hands in front of her, giving a small hesitant nod. ]

Well... I've never seen one that was just hatched, but I know of them. We have chocobos where I'm from as well. [ She motions gently towards the scarf. ]

He's very cute. Or..she is. [ The gender isn't really important though, she supposed. Ardyn can come across intimidating with that height, but CHOCOBO. ]
prettypurpleparlor: For what you're pleased to say (You're witty and you're wise)

[personal profile] prettypurpleparlor 2017-10-30 05:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh no, she's so fluffy and round, it's too cute.]

It's lovely to meet you, Hresvelgr.

May I pet her?
esper_magic: (Pleasant)

[personal profile] esper_magic 2017-10-30 06:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She giggles at the little chocobo hopping into his hand, and steps closer. ]

I didn't know there were chocobos on this island at all. [ She liked animals. She liked animals a heckuva lot more than people. Well, most people. ]

Hres..velgr? [ She repeated the name carefully because it felt extremely foreign in her mouth. ]

Does it mean something?
esper_magic: (Patient)

[personal profile] esper_magic 2017-10-30 07:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh.

[ Well that was a shame. Though huh, so the Storyteller gave him the chocobo? ]

I've...never asked for anything from him. I'm not sure he would be able to grant me what I really want anyway. [ Returning her memories would probably be outside of his scope of abilities. And ... it would probably be better to recover them herself anyway. Somehow. ]

An ancient legend...? What was it about? [ She's so curious! ]
prettypurpleparlor: A subtle web (I'm sure you're very welcome)

[personal profile] prettypurpleparlor 2017-10-30 07:52 pm (UTC)(link)
I could hardly hold it against her if she was, considering that my own bite has a bit more than just teeth to it.

[She reaches out with one hand and very gently pets the chocobo's feathery head.]

Though, of course, I do keep my fangs to myself- it would be terribly poor manners to do otherwise.
aurabble: (seven sisters...)

[personal profile] aurabble 2017-10-30 09:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[Any comments on what he wondered they could get the Storyteller to provide next remained unsaid. The last person Jaune wanted to talk about was that lying, murderous coward. Instead, he focused on the baby chocobo. He almost felt like laughing. No way, would something so small and cute survive in this place.]

If it can live long enough to grow up, you could probably make a lot of chicken nuggets.
aurabble: (facesword)

[personal profile] aurabble 2017-10-30 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Are you kidding me?

[He looked offended.]

Why is everyone so protective of these birds? Does your world have something against delicious food?
aurabble: (too much sodium)

[personal profile] aurabble 2017-10-30 09:56 pm (UTC)(link)
...Yeah, maybe, if we were starving and had to! [You don't think Jaune would eat a horse Ardyn fight him he'll eat whatever he has to.]
aurabble: (another fun field trip for team RNJR)

[personal profile] aurabble 2017-10-30 10:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Why, because you want to?

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