:// makin' bacon pancakes, that's what we're gonna make

[holdmyhand]

Who: Luna, Guzma, and whoever wants to stop by Islet 2!
What: THERE IS SOME COOKING GOING ON AND IT PROBABLY IS DELICIOUS
When: Around the 21st of September!
Where: ISLET 2, THE ONLY ISLET WITH A WOOD STOVE
Warnings: DELICIOUS FOOD AHEAD, PLEASE USE YOUR OWN DISCRETION

If you happen to be in the area of the second Islet, where a make-shift hut has become the home of two local pokemon trainers, you may find yourself smelling something amazing. Well, amazing if you enjoy fish. With their new wood-burning stove, Luna and Guzma's cooking game has upped itself tremendously. Rather, Guzma's cooking game has upped itself. Luna has gained a rank in firestarting and firekeeping. It's amazing, living together with a guy like Guzma-- mainly because Luna would never have thought it could happen. But here he is, standing around and cooking fish like he's been doing it for years...probably. Not that Luna knows. Guzma's a pretty outstanding mystery to her in the first place. Weird, kind of spooky. Pretty negative. But everyone knows him, so he's not shy. His pokemon adore him, so he can't be all bad.

It doesn't stop both her pups from being on high guard. Luna'd be lying if she said that there weren't times she was on guard herself-- but having someone who knows where you come from is something that she's decided to not take for granted. Someone with enough knowledge and history to ground her and remind her that home exists...

....somewhere.

Islet #2's hut is...pretty organized, but definitely split into two sides. With the addition of the wood burning stove, the two have tried to insulate their abode with a large tarp, though they still lack a proper roof. There are two strangely hung hammocks on opposite sides-- one of them has a very impressive looking tigershark-skin blanket draped across it invitingly. They seem to be hung by an insect's silken threads, and are very secured to what little they could be fastened to on the worn-down parts of the hut.

On a side of the hut, seashells hang of all types and sizes. They're pretty to look at. There's a small pile of them on the floor, along with a bag that says 'L U N A' in worn letters. There's fur on it-- perhaps someone sleeps here?

For now, this temporary home is fine.

Comments

Luna || OTA

[holdmyhand]

[ With a fire properly kindled, the young girl steps outside and digs her toes into the warm sand as she walks toward an unoffending palm tree, rubbing her hands together. He needs more palm leaves, right? Probably. The fire is fine. Luna's thoughts are dedicated to remembering how Kid faced a tree, tall like this one, and climbed it to the very top.

No sweat. Piece of cake. Probably. With a dedicated step she approaches the base of the tree, which sways softly with the sea breeze. Her brows furrow. Her lips curl into a tight line!! IT'S NOW OR NEVER, TREE, IT'S NOW OR NEVER




SHE WRAPS HER ARMS AROUND THE TREE TO CLIMB IT AND JUST...sort of hugs it, instead. It's really tall. How did they get these palm leaves, anyway? She stares at them from the ground with a worried expression. It's so tall, and she's not a big fan of heights...

So she just stands at the base of the tree and hugs it. :C ]

[caduceusoncall]

[Sniff. Sniff sniff. What on Earth is that heavenly smell? Mercy has been following the scent across the perilous bridges, drawing nearer to islet 2 in her quest to sate the growing hunger in her gut. Coconuts, berries, and raw root vegetables has been all fine and well, but this was something different and substantial. She stops, however, when she sees Luna hugging a tree. It's not entirely clear what she's trying to accomplish - perhaps she just really likes nature? Mercy offers a polite small as she approaches.]

Excuse me, do you need some help?

[holdmyhand]

[ Luna squeaks and quickly turns to look toward the calm voice nearby!! ]

A-ah, uh...no, I'm okay! [ she lets go of the tree with a puzzled look on her face. ] I...wonder how he climbed this tree, though?

[ she bends over to pick up a torn up palm-leaf and show Mercy! ]

I was just trying to get some leaves out of this tree...Guzma's cooking, and he was using these like...plates. P-probably!

[caduceusoncall]

I see.

[Mercy cocks her head to the side, looking the tree up and down to judge the distance between the ground and the leaves. It shouldn't be too far for her wings.]

Here, let me get some for you.

[Mercy lays her staff on the ground gingerly and walks up to the base of the tree. A small hop and her wings spread out with a loud whoosh, hard light feathers glowing bright as she does so. She jets up to the top of the tree and grabs on, wrapping strong legs around the trunk and hugging her chest close to the tree with one arm. Grasping the base of the nearest palm frond and twisting sharply to break it free, she looks down at Luna with a smile.]

How many do you need?

[holdmyhand]

[ Luna's arms cover her face!! The gust of wind that burst around them causes her clothes to ruffle softly, and she looks up when Mercy's voice becomes more audible. Hanging from the top of the tree!!! In a record three seconds!! ]

... [ her mouth is agape!!! What!!! What!!! ]

H-how-- that was!! That's amazing!! [ SHE CHEERS SO HAPPILY FROM THE GROUND. THAT WAS THE COOLEST. SHE HAS WINGS. AND THEY'RE AMAZING AND WOAH WOAH WOAH ]

[caduceusoncall]

[Mercy has to stifle a laugh. What an excitable and sweet child. It's nice to be appreciated. She flexes her wings, splaying the shimmering golden feathers of light against the clear blue sky.]

Thank you, I made them myself. They've proven to be quite handy lately. Will three fronds suffice, do you think?

[souris_keteer]

[... Y'know Mickey has gotten pretty lonely - he has started talking to his plushes - but he has yet to get so lonely he started hugging a tree. He's assuming this is an emotional deal.]

... Luna? You all right?

[holdmyhand]

[ that friendly, chipper voice makes Luna pull away from the tree long enough to spot her mousy little friend! ]

Ah, Mickey! Alola! [ her hand touches the tree-- maybe just touching it will help give her the strength needed to climb it. Maybe Kid spent a long time preparing himself before he easily scaled the tree? Perhaps?

...probably not. But it's still worth a try! ] I'm okay...j-just not great at, uh, climbing trees. But I will be, soon!

[souris_keteer]

[Oh, is that what she was doing? What a relief! Though he feels bad for thinking otherwise...]

Want some help? I'm a pretty good climber myself!

[holdmyhand]

I think I can get it!! [ she looks back at the tree, resting her chin vertical against the wooden base and frowning. ] If I don't do it myself I won't learn, right? And there's no telling how long we could be here...

[ she's attempting to talk herself into it, but it's just making her more nervous. She looks down at Mickey somewhat pitifully... ]

....i-it's just so tall, so...I just need a second to, uh, p-pep myself up!

[souris_keteer]

[Pep up, huh? Maybe he can help with that!]

Practice makes perfect! I'll be with you all the way! I know you can do it!

Re: Luna || OTA

[thekingsglaive]

You alright up there?

[Nyx calls up from the ground, cupping his hands over his mouth. He's amused and just a little bit jealous, after all, he didn't get nearly as high when he tried climbing up a palm tree.]

[holdmyhand]

[ by this point, Luna has climbed into the tree and dear lord, even 8 feet in the air and she's a little tremble-y in the tree. She spares Nyx a look and then hides her eyes into the sleeve of her arm-- this was a horrible, terrible idea. ]

I-I....uh... [ "Why, yes, Nyx! i'm completely fine and nothing is wrong! Just getting in some pre-dinner exercise!"

"Why yes, Nyx! I had an objective and the palm leaves will be mind after I collect my breath! All is well!"

"Of course, Nyx! I love to be able to look around the islet from the top of a twenty foot palm tree!" ]

... 'm-m okay! I'm almost to the palm leaves!

[ can you hear her breathing in and out to focus herself? To not think about how far away Nyx's voice is? She peeks down and twists her head up toward the sky. Don't look down. Who knew? ]

[thekingsglaive]

Right...

[Any bit of amusement has left his voice as he takes quick note of Luna's tone of voice and actions. He moves quickly towards the base of the tree almost afraid that she'll fall, taking quick stock of the situation.

He could try warping up to her, but would that be too much weight at the top of the tree? Probably and it might spook her into losing her grip which was the last thing he would want to happen.]

I think the leaves can wait for another day. Why don't you climb down? I'm right below you.

[holdmyhand]

But I--

[ a small wind has her grasping the tree tightly. It stops, and she's obviously quite spooked, but she reaches up toward the leaves anyway. ]

...I-I'm really close. But can...you stay there, Nick?

[ she must have misheard him saying his name the first time he said it. She pulls on the leaf. He's really nice, to be there in case she falls, but this worry isn't something she's used to-- it makes her feel a little stronger willed toward her goal, if anything else. Don't...don't let them worry about you. You have a job to do-- even after you go home, you have a job to do.

The leaf snaps from it's place and she brightens up, shaking the leaf a bit with victory in her voice!! ]

I-I got it! I did it! [ YOU HEAR THAT WORLD, SHE GOT DIS. CONSIDER IT CHECKED OFF. A+. TIME TO GO HOME. DOWN THIS TREE.

Needless to say, the celebration dies down when she realizes that she has to come down. Bllllllleh. After a quick breath in, she starts lowering herself down the tree on shaking hands and unsturdy feet. :C This is not a good time. And each time her foot slips trying to find some footing, she stops completely.

This was not one of her smarter ideas. Nope. Nope. ]

[thekingsglaive]

[Nick? He'll roll with it for now. There's no point in correcting her when she's scared and high up.]

Nice job!

[He hollers up to her when she pulls the leaf free, instinctively taking a step back and getting ready to catch her, just in case.

It's nerve wrecking to watch her climb down - which he'll admit is a bit ironic given some of the situations he's been in. The second that she's in arms reach (or well, arms reach plus Nyx going up on his tip toes) he plucks her from the tree with his hands under her armpits.]

Got'cha. Just let go and you'll be back on the ground before you know it.

[He waits until she releases her hold on the tree, carefully setting her down on the ground and moving to keep a steadying hand on her shoulder.]

[catpiper]

[Gurl, what are you doing??

This is a strange sight, even by Ren's standards, and she can't make heads or tails of how to take this. Is she trying to hide from something? That's the only conclusion she can make, since it looks like she's trying to climb a tree. Nothing nearby strikes her as dangerous though. What a mystery.]

Are you trying to hide?

[holdmyhand]

Oh, um...no! [ Luna lets go of the tree quickly though being caught makes her want to hide behind it and looks at Ren, then to the top of the tree! ]

Guzma's cooking, so...I just! Wanted to help him out! Y'know? Er, with...the leaves. He needs more, I think..

[ ENCOURAGING GOOD BEHAVIOR IS WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT IN ISLET 2 ]

[catpiper]

To burn?

[That makes sense. Way may sense than her trying to hide from monsters that aren't even on islets. But that brings up an entirely new slew of problems. That tree is tall and this girl might fall trying to climb it. It doesn't look safe no matter how she looks at it.]

The leaves fall when it's 'winter'. That kind of thing happens. You can find some then.

[Nevermind they're on a tropical island in the middle of summer and this poor girl will need the leaves before then. Logic is for losers.]

[holdmyhand]

[ she slowly blinks....to burn? Well, they might burn pretty well. ]

No, no...he wants to use them like plates! [ Luna draws a round shape in front of herself using her fingers and looks up to the out-of-reach leaves. Ren's advice sits soundly on her brain for a second...

Question? Mark? ]

I don't think Guzma wants to wait until winter. He's can get pretty impatient! [ thinking about him blowing his top at her for climbing such a tall tree and taking forever to do it makes her grin sheepishly. He's just gonna have to wait a little bit longer, it would seem. ]

Thanks, though! I wonder when winter is, here? Oh, and my name's Luna!

[ a bit of a sloppy introduction, but meaningfully cheery nonetheless. ]

[catpiper]

[It doesn't seem worth the minor danger for their use as plates. Ren can think of 99 reasons why it's a bad idea to pit a small girl vs giant tree and all of them involve falling from high up.]

I'm Ren.

[She can't solve #platecrisis2017, but she can go through the four seasons like a boss. When is winter, asks poor Luna, who already knows this.]

Winter is after fall. [A pause.] It's summer now. It's still far away.

[Which brings their issue back full circle and she tries to offer a safer path for this girl to travel.]

There might be leaves on the ground. Under a sick tree.

[chummer]

[ For a moment, Finley considers not saying anything. But because he's him, he absolutely has to. And also because it's him, it's rude as heck. ]

This is some sad shit, [ the shark-man comments. ]

I have webbed hands and I can climb better than half you landers.

[holdmyhand]

Maybe you can grip things a little better...? Can I see your hands?

[ she lets go of the tree, very interested in seeing what this guy's hands look like. IS THERE A TRICK TO THIS? DOES SHE NEED TO WEAR WEBBED GLOVES?? ]

[chummer]

They help me swim better, [ he says, matter-of-factly. ] Less drag.

Yeah, sure, [ he adds, extending one of his hands for Luna to inspect. It's not a big deal to him anymore; he's just unappreciative of people being invasive and weird about it like Newt had. ]

[holdmyhand]

[ it's a small lean in, and a little touch on the back of his hands that make her smile. ]

This is!! [ she looks up at him, and then presses her smaller, unwebbed hand against his softly. ] This is really cool!! Can you breath underwater, too? Woah! [ the excitement!! The pure, unadulterated excitement!!

...n-not that it will help her climb this tree for the leaves at the top. :C but!! But still! Webbed hands are really cool. She brings her fingers together and then pushes them away from each other with a focused look on her face. ]