Follow me to the unknown [closed]

[hellawrath]

Who: Lup, Ren, Chara
What: A chill day out with part of the fam, also botany lessons
When: November 26th
Where: Enso, squares leading to F9
Warnings: someone's gonna bring up poisonous flowers eventually

It's been kind of eerie on the island, since like half the population fucked off to the new place pretty much instantly. Barely anyone's stopped by the store in the last few days, some of the islets are deserted, nobody's written on the Rock. She'd told the rabbit who was a dog at the time, hadn't she? There'd always be fools rushing in, if they get the choice.

She's no fool, obvs, and also not about to drag Taako into some fresh unknown hell. But that doesn't mean she's not starting to feel a bit underutilized. So she'd announced her intention to go exploring at breakfast, and Ren apparently had no urgent graffiti or hair styling appointments, so she'd asked to tag along. Now it's more of a stroll in the forest than a serious exploration, but that's honestly pretty sweet.

It's a nice day, sunny and still humid under the lush canopy, but not unbearably so. They're wandering vaguely South towards the stream there, maybe check out where that leads, but it doesn't matter that much. Just watching Ren flit about, picking flowers and checking for treasures under old tree trunks is kind of satisfying, and makes her impatience take a backseat to just enjoying herself. "You know I've been to an Animal Kingdom that was a lot like this? I mean, kinda more woodland than jungle, but you still couldn't see the forest for all those trees. Had to get directions from the squirrels more than once." She chuckles fondly at the memory. "Those little tykes figured out how to charge us, too."

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[achievementhunter]

They've kept temptation to rush off "like a fool" for one reason, and one reason only- Frisk. Their Partner was still recovering, not only from their death, but the brief stint of memory manipulation that had accompanied their revival. Neither of them were happy with that.

Information about the new island was slow in coming in. Thus, they would not chance it. Where they went, Frisk would undoubtedly follow- and for now, it wasn't worth it. That didn't mean they weren't bored out of their skull, however; making stumbling upon Lup and Ren a rather pleasant surprise.

"There was an Animal Kingdom in my world, as well- but it was more of a tourist trap than a forest." Stepping out of the woodwork, they greet Lup and Ren with a smile.

"Greetings."

And a greeting.

[catpiper]

The squirrels in her world didn't offer any kind of forest intel and she wonders, briefly, if it's because they didn't have the seashell payment necessary to get directions through the woods. That's how you win over squirrels, right? Probably. Lup's story makes her look up from the small dirt hole she's digging into with her fingers to the treeline above them. The cat by her side follows her eyes up. No squirrels. Weh.

"You know their language? The Mrmmmm?" She can't figure out how to replicate the weird, chittering noise they make, so it comes out like a bizarre sounding hum.

But there's another voice? A familiar one. One that distracts her from the arduous process of trying to copy squirrel noises and when they step out, a wide smile crosses Ren's face. "Greetings!"

[hellawrath]

Wow the kid has some serious stealth, she hadn't even heard their approach in the underbrush while she was preoccupied with her story for Ren. But as they step into view, her smile is as wide as Ren's. Now it's a party!

In response to both of them, she lets out a series of high-pitched chattering noises along with some snuffling sounds. If you're inclined to believe Lup, it might comes across as some kind of squirrely greeting. Or is she full of shit? You decide.

"Whatcha doing out here? You're not spying on us, are ya?" Come on, tell her your secret forest missions.

[achievementhunter]

They like being quiet- when they’re not around people they feel like talking to. “Unfortunately, my stalking schedule must have been thrown off. This is simply a happy circumstance.”

Though Lup and Ren seem rather comfortable in each other’s presence. Perhaps they’re intruding...but a short conversation isn’t so harmful, right?

“I was looking to find more plants with the properties others have asked me to seek out. And I see you two have been seeking to communicate with the local fauna.”

[catpiper]

Her eyes dart back to the trees after Lup's squirrel lesson 101-she might have said Don't be scared! Come out! or something like that. It's why she momentarily waits for the incredible squirrel army to arrive, but alas. If someone speaking their language didn't get them to come out, they must not be here. Sad day.

"Only Lup knows their language. I can't talk like that." Tragedia. She can't even attempt to communicate with nature like her elf buddy here and slowly tears her eyes away from the forest, wiping the dirt from her grubby fingers on her pants. "Are you looking for quiet surprises? That kind of plant?"

[hellawrath]

The kid's right, this is a happy circumstance. She hasn't really seen these two interact before, but honestly who doesn't adore Ren once they know her? Turns out her expectations are right on the money too, when Ren asks her questions, and Lup's smile grows very much more amused.

"Well I dunno about quiet surprises," she says with a Look at Kidwun that seems to say what's the deal with that, dork? "But maybe you'll find some of those plants down by the river? You're welcome to join us and check it out."

[achievementhunter]

Shooting Lup a glance that, out of miracles of miracles, translates right to tell you later, nerd, Chara shrugs at Ren, holding out their open palms to show that they've got nothing.

"Well I don't have any loud surprises, so quiet ones will have to do. I was actually intending to head towards the river- if that is where you are heading, I would be remiss to lose out on such company."

Which means it's time to talk flowers, Ren. Flowers for days.

[catpiper]

Ren can't understand the telepathic twinnection going on here, but it's obvious, in any case, that she's happy with this turn of events and might vibrate out of her skin with joy. What a good, good day. Since there are no loud surprises in Kidwun's little hand, she's up and ready to go along on this adventure. Come on cat, come on fam and goodbye dirtpile, her old friend, it's time to roll.

"You'll be safe with us," Or rather safe with Lup and/or her cat. Her? Not so much. "What's Kidwun's favorite color? We'll find that flower first."

[hellawrath]

Juicy deets and charming party secured, Lup strikes out at a comfortable pace once more. Gotta be mindful of all these short legs around her, of course.

"Ooh Ren's out here asking the important questions," she grins with an approving finger point and a pleased twitch of an ear. This afternoon is gonna be such a hoot and she's psyched. "We're gonna need to know what we're looking for, I mean." And not for any other, nosy reasons.

[achievementhunter]

They appreciate her consideration of their short legs, since she's got a good two feet on them. It is considerably terrible, to always be the shortest in the party.

But they'll make do, briefly raising a hand to hide a snort behind, changing it to a cough at the last moment. Ren is far too endearing- and Lup far too perceptible not to notice the genuine crinkles of amusement at the corners of their eyes, the genuine smile aimed the girl's away as Chara responds to her first.

"My favorite colors are white and green, but I am partial to red and yellow, as well." They tell her; so that should cover the majority of flowers she can find. To Lup's more... productive query, there's a slightly different answer. "Any style of wheat that might be capable of being cultivated in farming- vegetables. A few medicinal plants that I have not seen, but know the features to identify."

[catpiper]

Does Kidwun know how lucky they are? That all their favorite colors happen to coincide with the colors the flowers are on this island? Or at least the majority she's seen-it's incredible. How fortunate for their little bean self. She responds with a happy little hum, plucking a particularly green piece of grass as they walk because, well, it's one of their favorite colors. Maybe it can tie the look together once she gets a decent crown going.

Or maybe it can start the look.

While those hooligans talk about things like medicine and farming, Ren's gonna amble over to Kidwun's side and, if they don't move away, stick the blade of grass behind their ear. Perfect. Beautiful. This is gonna be great. "Does 'wheat' look pretty? Is that a flower too?"

[hellawrath]

Yeah that's what she thought, Ren's just way too cute not to be charmed by her and Kidwun's genuine smile gives that away easily. Nice. She can't help but grin at this lil display, especially once Ren wanders over and adorns them with some patented Ren Garbage (tm). Welcome to the club, dork. In this house we love and respect decorative vegetation.

But Lup will come through and save them from the indignity of being thought of as fucking adorable, instead letting out an appreciative whistle. "You know your way around medicinal plants? That's real handy out here."

[achievementhunter]

Amazing. They take the piece of grass with grace, holding still as she sets it into place with the air of one being fitted for a crown. Gremlin flower crowns are serious business and should be treated as such.

"Not quite. It's more like grass, but long and yellow, with dozens of dry seeds at the end. It can be used to make things you eat." From one question to another- sometimes, being a tiny uptight little shit has its benefits. "I know my way around identifying plants. Use of them is something I'll leave to others more competent in that field."

[catpiper]

This weak grass barrette thing won't compare in the slightest to the pretty crown she's about to wreck them with. She tested the waters-green does look good on them and since she doesn't know her way around identifying or using medicinal plants, she's gonna let them talk about that boring life or death stuff while she thinks about colors.

And now that two brave peanuts have joined up, she feels safe enough to wander ahead. Only a few steps and definitely within eyesight and earshot, but she's ambling forward to see if there's a decent view of all these wild plants yet. Maybe she can weave pieces of wheat into the crown, if they find some. That would be dope. So dope she decides to bring out a single from Kidz Bop: Island and hum a little tune about dope wheat and jungle vibes as they walk along. Enjoy.