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bottlecaplogs2025-05-06 09:54 am
truthdecided) wrote in bottlecaplogs2025-05-06 09:54 am
May Quest Catchall: Angry Bird Edition
Who: Akechi and those he's questing with.
What: TRAINING MONTAGE... through questing!
When: Throughout May
Where: All over the place!
Warnings: Implications of Pokémon predation, plus a very prickly bird.
DRAK-LOST (Locked to Ren, Firepaw, and Courier Six)
[The sea is an ominous and dangerous place, but one Akechi, Ren, and Courier Six have explored before. Firepaw, on the other hand, has a type disadvantage. It's risky to bring him here, but with Courier Six's size and buoyancy, perhaps it won't be too big of an issue.
As everyone gathers by the shore, Akechi appears... restless, to say the least. After the failure in the Northern Forest, they have to get this right.
The fact that it's Purrloin's quest adds a bit more of a personal connection, adding to the stakes.
Adjusting his weight and the angle of his tail feathers, Akechi gazes sternly at his teammates.]
I believe it would for the best if Firepaw-kun rode on Courier Six-san. However, I will be soaring above, in case anyone requires a brief respite from swimming.
[He can't carry Courier Six, of course, but that goes without saying. The cats shouldn't be an issue, at least.]
Wooden it Be Nice (Locked to Ren, Junpei, and Anasui)
[One might wonder how a small bird like Akechi intends to chop wood. He's little, round, and is more suited to picking things up than slicing and chopping...
But he can spin, and he can Drill Peck.
Regardless of his small stature, he regards his teammates with a stern disposition, puffing out his chest and holding his head high.]
Junpei-san and Anasui-san should be strong enough to handle larger pieces. With my abilities, I should be able to break off branches and organize the lumber into piles. Ren... also has claws, which should aid us in our efforts.
[So they just need to stay focused, stay organized, and prove their mettle! Surely it won't cause any issues along the way.]
Scattered Bug (Locked to Ren, Shoka, and Laios)
[The Northern Forest... Akechi refuses to fail this time. As they make their way toward the destination, he's noticeably tense, eyes narrowed more than usual.]
It shouldn't be too far, but we need to remain cautious.
[There's a reason he procured a face mask for the occasion. Not that it helped before, with the sudden onset of unwanted Effect Spore...]
If you see Foongus or Amoonguss, engage carefully or not at all. They will not hesitate to douse you with spores that may very well poison you.
[Ren being an exception. So long as he remains a grass type, he'll be safe from the effects...
But hopefully it won't come to that.]
What: TRAINING MONTAGE... through questing!
When: Throughout May
Where: All over the place!
Warnings: Implications of Pokémon predation, plus a very prickly bird.
DRAK-LOST (Locked to Ren, Firepaw, and Courier Six)
[The sea is an ominous and dangerous place, but one Akechi, Ren, and Courier Six have explored before. Firepaw, on the other hand, has a type disadvantage. It's risky to bring him here, but with Courier Six's size and buoyancy, perhaps it won't be too big of an issue.
As everyone gathers by the shore, Akechi appears... restless, to say the least. After the failure in the Northern Forest, they have to get this right.
The fact that it's Purrloin's quest adds a bit more of a personal connection, adding to the stakes.
Adjusting his weight and the angle of his tail feathers, Akechi gazes sternly at his teammates.]
I believe it would for the best if Firepaw-kun rode on Courier Six-san. However, I will be soaring above, in case anyone requires a brief respite from swimming.
[He can't carry Courier Six, of course, but that goes without saying. The cats shouldn't be an issue, at least.]
Wooden it Be Nice (Locked to Ren, Junpei, and Anasui)
[One might wonder how a small bird like Akechi intends to chop wood. He's little, round, and is more suited to picking things up than slicing and chopping...
But he can spin, and he can Drill Peck.
Regardless of his small stature, he regards his teammates with a stern disposition, puffing out his chest and holding his head high.]
Junpei-san and Anasui-san should be strong enough to handle larger pieces. With my abilities, I should be able to break off branches and organize the lumber into piles. Ren... also has claws, which should aid us in our efforts.
[So they just need to stay focused, stay organized, and prove their mettle! Surely it won't cause any issues along the way.]
Scattered Bug (Locked to Ren, Shoka, and Laios)
[The Northern Forest... Akechi refuses to fail this time. As they make their way toward the destination, he's noticeably tense, eyes narrowed more than usual.]
It shouldn't be too far, but we need to remain cautious.
[There's a reason he procured a face mask for the occasion. Not that it helped before, with the sudden onset of unwanted Effect Spore...]
If you see Foongus or Amoonguss, engage carefully or not at all. They will not hesitate to douse you with spores that may very well poison you.
[Ren being an exception. So long as he remains a grass type, he'll be safe from the effects...
But hopefully it won't come to that.]
adhd moment OOPS
[Ren's senses are on high alert the moment Laios warns them, hackles raised as he looks around, ears swiveling. Flanked by Laios, they've got a pretty good view of the area, but the danger here is nothing to sneeze at. Last time more than proved that.
... Ugh, he can smell it too, now. It's definitely getting closer.]
We don't have much time, [he says lowly, risking a glance at Shoka and the silver powder.] How much more?
oh my god i completely missed this ?? SORRY
Instinctively, his lips start to curl, teeth baring at a foe he has yet to see. The smell is quickly overpowering his senses, enough to make his stomach start to churn. ]
Th-there's likely more than just one. [ Given how strong that scent is now, he can't imagine otherwise. Suddenly, his ears perk up, a faint rustle in the bushes immediately catching his attention. He jumps toward the sound with a deep breath, only to stand tall and let out a deep Roar. Whatever it was goes motionless, for the time being, at least. ] Take what we have and leave the rest. We have to go now.
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[But it's like Laios said. Best to take what they have and flee before they get overwhelmed like before.
Once they've gathered a satisfactory amount of powder, Akechi seals the satchel and flutters into the air...
But that stench is getting stronger. The Amoonguss are coming...]
no subject
[She's gotten most of it, at least, with only a negligible amount of residue left sparkling in the dirt and on her claws. As Akechi takes off into the air and the team gets ready to move, she moves, too, starting off back the way they came as fast as her legless form can manage. Hoping for a quicker getaway, she automatically uses Shadow Sneak, ducking down into her shadow to zip a short distance ahead.
It's fortunate for her that she happens to be in her shadow at that very moment, because a series of vines (too small and subtle to be the same vines she described earlier) erupts from the ground just then, reaching for and trying to coil around the team's legs. A particularly daring vine even outstretches up into Akechi's airspace, trying to wrap around his talon and drag him down.
A chorus of squealing cries should tell them in an instant what's happening: the trio of Amoonguss that's been tailing them has emerged from the brush and now has the team surrounded, aiming to trip them up with Grass Knot.]