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eidolonic2015-01-28 09:30 pm
savetreeswithaxe) wrote in eidolonic2015-01-28 09:30 pm
Enchanted Forest meme
one → small quest it might be a rare herb or a cup of magic water, but someone’s life depends upon you going through these woods and getting it. will you find it right away? have to battle a witch for it? or maybe you don’t want to succeed at all.
two → lost how did you manage to get lost in these woods? you had that map, right? how did you even get to this part of the country? whatever happened, you’re stuck until someone helps you out. if they want you out in the first place.
three → chased these woods weren’t exactly the place you wanted to go, but you had no choice. innocent or guilty of a crime, or a victim of circumstance, these woods might buy you some time… wait. was that a wolf in the distance?
four → the old castle sometimes when you’re lost or wandering about, you see something really amazing or unusual. or something you were never meant to find. like that old abandoned castle people have been whispering about…
five → passing through the forest has a well-worn path that no one ever strays from, lest something magical happens to them. you’ve traveled it often enough, but just because you’re on the path doesn’t mean you’ll be left alone.
six → refuge it might be dark and cold, or entirely welcoming, but it’s the only place those nasty goons or insane villagers won’t follow you. but what exactly is keeping everyone else away from here? or did you want into some danger yourself?
seven → chance encounter it’s a fairy! no, wait, that was just an ogre. an ogre?! from sorcerers to talking deer, you can meet anything in an enchanted forest. so will you meet someone who wants to help you, or will they want to eat you instead?
eight → danger this forest doesn’t like newcomers, and the creatures don’t like humans. its ways are old and strange, and just because you’ve been able to enter it doesn’t mean you’ll be spared. no one likes trespassers, after all.
nine → large quest the forest might be the end of your quest, or it might be a large part of it. you’ve been fighting hard for a long time to rescue the princess or defeat the wizard, and this forest isn’t going to scare or defeat you. will it?
ten → spell trapped in an ancient oak tree? put under a sleeping curse? or maybe you’re the one who is causing that mischief from that little cottage you’ve hidden in the old forest people are learning to become wary of these days.
eleven → magical not all enchanted forests are scary! some of them are filled with sunlight, fairies, pretty little birds, and all those big-eyed creatures, all of them singing along with you, having a wonderfully good time.
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[Sounds so sketch. But she is right... Even if it's a small chance they can't just ignore it. Well. They could. But it'd leave a bad taste in Zelos's mouth.
Going to the edge of the path while being careful of the lights he cups his hands around his mouth.]
Yooooo! Our lovely musician who's playing so depressingly! Can you hear this~?
[He evidently lacks all manners. But a voice comes back, wavering brokenheartedly from between the trees.]
Yes...?
[The music hasn't stopped. Zelos looks at Fuu with a shrug as if to say "now what?"]
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[For instance, pretending the situation is normal when it's reeeeally not. She trails after him, looking around cautiously in case there's something ready to ambush them.
When Zelos shrugs, Fuu shrugs back, but turns towards the unseen person.]
Do you need help, miss?
[The voice answers:]
Oh, please... the fairies have taken my husband, and I've been trying to lure them out with this music, but they won't if they know it's me!
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Un...hunh. Think you can bring your instrument out here for us, then? We didn't exactly come prepared.
I would if I could... It's too heavy to move. Please, if you come here you can play it.
[Zelos glances at Fuu again.]
Well. Were you in an hurry? This seems like it might take some time.
[Putting aside the fact he's ina hurry. But that's his problem... He'll just have to deal.]
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[Aaand the fairy lights are gathering very closely around them, almost like they're being fenced in.]
It looks like you are giving us little choice. Are these your lights?
[Despite her polite tone, she's pulled her hands tightly up to her chest.]
A hurry? Of course I'm in a hurry! Get over here!
[There's an... unusual harmonic of command in the voice, similar to the Charm status.]
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Ah... Right. It wouldn't do to leave a hunny waiting 🎵.
[It's mumbled more than anything and he starts to walk towards the edge of the path. The lights begin to circle, ushering him forward and encouraging Fuu to do the same.]
They're my good friends. Can't you tell? They get impatient easily so you'd better start moving!
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[The charm effect is lessened in the lady's presence. Maybe it's the glowing silver eyes and terribly pointy smile she's sporting. The fairy lights are resolving into more definite shapes.]
My my, what beautiful sharp teeth you have, miss! [...] Oh dear.
[The lady gestures towards a giant harp. At least one thing was true: the thing does look pretty heavy.]
Play for us.
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[The lady cuts Zelos off with an imperialistic slash of her hand.]
Just do it!
[Well. He feels so compelled... And yet uneasy? Moving to the harp he strums his fingers across the strings with obvious practice. And hen he begins to play.
It sounds fucking atrocious. Like if Mary Had A Little Lamb was being played by the tone death who only knew half the strings. Immediately the charm effect weakens and the fairies and lady begin reeling.]
...I was trying to say the violin's more up my alley...
[He never took to the harp okay?! Glancing at Fuu as he continues to play though. Now might be a good time for her to run. It's his fault they came down this path anyway; he'll deal with he consequences on his own.]
Get out of here!
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She'll run all right. But as far as she's concerned, this misadventure was her idea. So she makes a swift gesture with her hand.]
Binding Wind! [Shimmering green breezes wrap tightly around the fae.]
You run, you run!
[Fuu says that to Zelos as she takes to her feet herself, back towards the path--rather, she sings it, hideously off-key. If discordant music is painful to them, she'll happily produce more of it.]