WAYFINDING: ICEFALL LAKE (DISASTER MODE)

[seacub]

Who: Emporio, Flowey, and Guilmon
What: A Heavy Quest in Icefall Lake of all places!
When: Late October
Where: ICEFALL LAKE'S RUINS...
Warnings: Pokemon Injury

It's cold.

That was Emporio's first thought as he was swept away with everyone through the ice, a loud crack echoing beneath their feet. They'd had their suspicions of course- Icefall was a dangerous place to be a Ground or Grass Type, but the testimony of others had proven that there were still locations safe enough for them to travel to. Places where they could take shelter from the cold and map from there.

It was Guilmon who questioned if they were going the wrong way first. The map they'd been given to get to their 'start zone' so to speak was clear however, that it was the correct direction.

It simply wasn't the correct direction for them, apparently.

The ice cracked. Water flooded around them all, sweeping them downward with its abraisive rasp. It's only rapid thinking that has Emporio wrench his protective helmet off and over Guilmon's tail- a paltry protection, but one that will no doubt make all the difference once they come to a stop.

It's just so cold.

"Ngggghhh..."

...They're no longer in the water though.

"...Did everyone make it..?"

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[guilmon]

Guilmon shivers, trying his best to shake off the water and spark the tip of his tail with a burst of Ember. Emporio's helmet at least kept it safe, but to call this a rough start would be a vast understatement.

"Maybe Guilmon shouldn't have come back here..."

But heat is important! Especially for other people weak to ice. And water.

[friendlyflower]

Navigating water without limbs has not gotten any easier-- especially when it's freezing. Through a combination of determination, the others' help, and dumb luck, Flowey manages to make it back onto dry land in one piece.

His cool hat is soaked through, though. He attempts to shake it out like a dog, only sending droplets all over the other two.

"I'm going to cook that idiot bird like a turkey," he seethes, shivering.

He anticipated the map might get wet, either through snow or water, so he brought a wax tablet instead of paper. He begins using a small vine to make note of their surroundings. His grumpiness wanes once he takes in the ruins around them. It's intriguing-- like a secret level in a game.

[seacub]

"Ngmh...we have to get out of here first," Emporio groans, relieved to hear everyone's voices. He's already trembling as he takes his things off however, teeth even chattering. "But that's not happening for a w- while...N- not like this at least... ...Does anyone see something we can burn for a fire?"

[guilmon]

"Mmm..." Flowey isn't an option. That's bad, but um... He digs into his pack, pulling out a stick. "Guilmon found this stick in the woods before. We could use this?"

It's damp now, unfortunately, but he was trying to find good branches to add to his roof.

[friendlyflower]

"Hey! Why were you looking at me?!"

Flowey has a few used-up Plain Seeds to contribute to the burn pile. After a moment's thought, he sighs and adds a few small sticks he had been saving for a similar purpose as Guilmon. They're only a little damp.

When he looks around, he spies some scattered debris. He gestures with his leaves. "Emporio, let's gather some of that. Guilmon, how about you start trying to light a fire?"

[seacub]

"Sticks could be good, but..."

Emporio looks to Flowey, and muffles a laugh when the Sunkern pulls out the plain seeds and added sticks. The debris, ultimately, seems more promising.

"Great. Guilmon, I want you to set the sticks aside so they can dry out, but don't burn them," he warns, pointing to the pile of wet winter clothes. "We need something to prop these up so that they dry. I bet anything that's been down here long enough will burn easier anyway."

At the very least, the debris is probably drier than the sticks.

[guilmon]

"Okay! Guilmon keeps the sticks safe!"

In fact, he'll try to set them up nicely, so the clothes can hang? Is that the plan? Are they gonna use Guilmon's tail to warm stuff up? Either way, he follows the instructions to the best of his abilities.