7 Jul 2022, 09:20
Polly Wanna Cracker?
Outside
ReducioDecorated on the outside with landscape colors. Parrots, branches, leaves and the ocean can be seen. A few parrot skeleton designs are also painted onto the material of the tent and provide a creepy atmosphere. On the front of the tent are the painted words 'Parrot' to tell this tent apart from the others. All over the outside of the tent, a quote is also painted on the material. The quote is the quote listed above.
Inside
ReducioUpon entering, a mixture of colors and a sense of both astonishment and fear could be felt when entering the Parrot's tent. For starters, the walls of the tent were painted with vibrant colors to match the beautiful designs of the common Macaw. Red, blue, green, and yellow were vibrantly shining despite the lack of light that entered the tent. These colors were splashed against the walls in a messy fashion to describe the freedom of creativity, but also the messy nature when sailing out toward the sea. The ground of the tent was surprising of wooden material; old but sturdy, and a hint of sea salt could be smelled in the air.
In the center of the tent there appeared to be a massively broken mast of a ship surrounded by a circle of wooden bunk beds. A few nets of thick rope attached the mast to the following beds, which allowed for fun access of climbing around if one had wanted. In two corners of the tent there appeared to be the basket of a ship called the "crows nest" and each held a small table, some chairs, lit candles, and a small tray of salty crackers as a snack.
Continuing onward, one would notice some miniature-sized tropical trees standing upon small batches of sand away from the beds. The leaves of the tree were rather large in nature, and some leaves could be found stuck against the already colorful walls. If they weren't already inside a tent, the leaves of the tree would provide excellent shading to protect anyone from the harsh sun.
The Parrot was a form of entertainment for pirates, and as such there were a few instruments (Flutes, concertinas, and lyres) littered around for whenever a person was in the mood to be a Jolly Roger and sing like a bird. Speaking of Jolly Rogers, no pirate-themed tent would be complete without one. Only one could be found, but it was definitely noticeable upon a medium table next to the center mast of the tent within the circle of beds. It featured what one could presume was a macaw holding a sword in its beak and having a captain's hat on its head. Despite Jolly Rogers usually being of black and white nature, a slight hint of red for a Macaw could be seen on its body.
A few other minor key details could be seen around the tent, such as a broken wooden wheel, and a few replica peg legs and swords being placed against the beds and walls of the tent. There also seemed to be a large Treasure Map taped against one of the walls with the phrase "X marks the Crackers" in bright red paint. However, there were two other major details that really stood out and were extremely hard to miss once someone was to enter the tent. One was the fact the ceiling was littered with dangling colorful feathers held by strings. The other feature was very hard to miss and brought out the more spooky feeling of the entire tent. Littered on almost every structure, whether it be the beds, the tables, the mast, and even the ceiling (also held up by strings) were small figurines of skeletal parrots. A reminder that even the most beautiful of creatures can bring fear to others.
This was the Parrot's tent, a tent for the welcome to all. To mimic the actions of others, and be the only one to survive an "Abandon ship" scenario by flying to safety. To present one's self as beautiful and hide the true skeletons hidden beneath their feathers. Perhaps they won't always win and be the best, but they most certainly will get a treat and be the ones to mimic the last laugh.
Members
ReducioHunter Argentum
Işık Seya
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It takes a Mad King to create Change. I am no King, but I pull the Chords of Insanity.
7 Jul 2022, 09:43
Polly Wanna Cracker?
Hunter entered the tent a bit amazed by the amount of effort placed into the tent. He was curious if other tents had a similarity in representing their own themes. Clearly, the tent he entered had a lot going for it, and he was a bit surprised to notice nobody else had quite entered the Parrot tent quite yet. Seems his luck and taking a risk in choosing said tent was a good one, as he expected certain ones to be filled up almost immediately and be quite crowded.
Hunter took a seat at one of the tables inside what seemed to be a dismantled crow's nest. The scenery and experience of summer camp were a lot more than he was expecting, and it was rather unique as he wore some new sunglasses to help avoid eye contact and the blistering rays of the sun. It was a bit odd to look at everything with a darker hue rather than a yellow tint, but Hunter found it much more enjoyable and was almost determined to keep wearing them the whole school year.
He reached for a cracker and gave a slight upset look due to how they lacked a flavor of sweetness. Nonetheless, he ate the cracker and a few more assuming he would adjust to them at some point. He sat in silence, and just admired the colorful nature presented inside the tent. He was curious about some of the few littered items across the floor because he wasn't too familiar with the pirate-themed culture. He was now wishing he had a book to read and help him understand the concepts such as why pirates had parrots for pets and what exactly it was meant to act like a pirate. Since Hunter wasn't sure what to bring to summer camp, he sighed and only had a few necessities and a few personal items. At best, he figured to just wait and observe how things would turn out. He sat by the table, feeling his breathing begin to slow down. He felt tired like always; a true night owl some would say. A bit of time went on, and he slowly drifted off to sleep. If one were to enter the tent and notice him, they might not necessairly tell he was asleep at first since his sunglasses his his eyes.
It takes a Mad King to create Change. I am no King, but I pull the Chords of Insanity.
7 Jul 2022, 12:32
Polly Wanna Cracker?
Işık was patiently advancing on the campsite. It's pretty colorful here, Işık thought. Since there was no one-person tent, she had registered for the tent with few people. She found his tent with the bag in one hand and the bow in the other.
When the Işık arrived in front of the tent, she was surprised, although he did not show it. This was her first camp, but that wouldn't normally happen, Işık thought. The outside of the tent was very lively, with fake parrots, branches, and sea waves in places. She entered the tent, trying not to show her surprise.
Although she thought that the expansion spell was cast inside the tent, she could not help but be amazed.
Işık began to pack the items in her bag into a wooden cabinet. When she finished packing her clothes, she saw someone possibly wearing sunglasses lying on the far corner table. Just in case, she stretched his arrow and went to her.
The boy had black hair and black skin. She doesn't seem like a bad person, she thought, but he came closer anyway. Read was worth it now. She spoke with the coldness in his voice:
"Who are you? say it quick "
@Hunter Argentum strange encounter with.
~Power is meaningless unless it manifests itself.~
9 Jul 2022, 06:01
Polly Wanna Cracker?
Hunter's eyes slowly opened, and he cursed a bit in his head for having fallen asleep again. Who knows how many students would have such good opportunities to steal or prank him. Lifting his head slightly, he realized that such cursing towards himself was indeed appropriate. IT seemed always studying at night, waking up early, and being paranoid of every person really placed him in quite the predicament. He heard the words asked, but he didn't quite respond just yet. His heart was beating at a rather fast pace, and he did what he normally would in these sorts of situations. Stay calm, analyze the scenario and come up with a solution.
His eyes beneath his sunglasses shifted around, reminding him that he was at summer camp. He then tried to remember the last thing he did, which ate some rather bland crackers and then unfortunately fell asleep. He still felt a bit groggy, but the arrow in front of him allowed for quick and detailed thinking. Still, though, Hunter looked over this new person and was unsure of who they were, what they wanted, or if they were really going to shoot Hunter right then and there. For now, the best solution was to comply and relax the situation, "A student of Hogwarts, called Hunter." Those were the first words he said, complying with Işık's question. Hunter didn't really say much else, he awaited a response from the other student. He himself found it odd that a student was pointing a bow and arrow at him rather than a wand, perhaps they were a muggle-born was what Hunter thought. He couldn't prove it, and it was only a temporary assumption. If so, then perhaps he could use a bit of magic to help himself out. Then again, Hunter was unsure about the rules when it came to using magic at summer camp. Also, Işık seemed to be keeping a close eye on him, so reaching for his wand currently wasn't an option. Hunter sat there and waited while trying to think of any sort of solution that could help him out.
It was rather ironic because the most colorful and lovely tent of the parrot turned out to be one of the more dangerous tents. Perhaps a few questions about Işık would help Hunter out, "Would you mind if I ask who you are? And why are you here in the parrot tent?" Seeing how this student wielded a bow and arrow, Hunter assumed they would have chosen a tent about cannons or muggle guns.
@Işık Seya
It takes a Mad King to create Change. I am no King, but I pull the Chords of Insanity.
9 Jul 2022, 22:36
Polly Wanna Cracker?
Although Işık was relieved at this answer, she did not move his arrow without making any concessions. She began to speak with the same coldness:
"Take off those glasses. I want to see you looking at me."
The Işık was looking at him with poisonous eyes. She looked like he was going to shoot Hunter with every move she made.
My name is Athena. Goddess of inspiration. And I don't think it's any of your business why I'm here. Expansion spell, well used. If it weren't for some weird stuff, I would've thought it was a muggle tent."
She had spoken with the same coldness but with a little sincerity. Işık had lied about the name of the bidet. But she wasn't very confident. Thinking I'll tell you when I'm confident, she drew his arrow from Hunter and headed for the tent door.
Just as she was about to leave the door, she sees a yellow and black dotted lizard near the door. She abandons all seriousness and goes to the lizard. She grabs the lizard and heads towards Hunter. In a cold voice:
"I think this animal is yours huh. It's cute."
Although cold, the voice of the Işık was more sincere. Işık couldn't help her involuntary smile.
@Hunter Argentum
~Power is meaningless unless it manifests itself.~
21 Jul 2022, 06:16
Polly Wanna Cracker?
Hunter gave a slightly odd look towards Işık, as he kept his sunglasses on. He refused to follow what Işık was saying at first, and even while being threatened Hunter still kept a calm façade on his face. It was too early in the summer camp for anything crazy or mischievous to occur just yet. If Işık was going to shoot Hunter, then there were going to make a grand mistake right off the bat that no student in their right mind was willing to do. Still, he didn't know who exactly this person was and what was going through their heads. He still felt tense and waited for Işık's next move without doing anything.
As Işık gave their introduction, Hunter let out a slight chuckle. The boy had read multitudes of books on Greek mythology, although he preferred and enjoyed the Egyptian pantheon a bit more. His guard didn't go down, but Hunter felt a bit more relaxed as it seemed Işık was walking towards the door of the tent. This person proclaimed the name Athena while holding a weapon, but in Hunter's mind, he didn't see them as a goddess. Their actions seemed slightly reckless but still held might and power. If this was a game of codenames, then Hunter wondered what he would be referred to.
As Işık came back and handed Hunter his pet lizard, who must have slipped out of his robes without noticing, he accepted and took note of Işık's smile. This person was certainly a strange one, but since they entered the tent he could only assume they would be spending a lot of summers together: "If you wish to be called Athena, then you should call me Hermes or Mercury." Since it was just the two of them, Hunter's anxiety wasn't at an all-time high. As long as the tent wasn't too crowded, he felt this summer wasn't going to be so bad.
He chose then are Hermes to keep up with the fun summer codenames (to him) of greek gods. The messenger who healed the sick was considered to be one of the more clever kinds of gods. It certainly showed who Hunter was, more than he thought.
@Işık Seya
It takes a Mad King to create Change. I am no King, but I pull the Chords of Insanity.
1 Aug 2022, 00:10
Polly Wanna Cracker?
Işık spoke thoughtfully. She didn't know much about the Greek Gods, but only a few books.
"Hermes? Son of Zeus and Maia, ha."
She wondered if it was because I hadn't done arrow practice for so long.
"I'm going out. Is there anything you want?"
If we're going to be in the same tent, Işık thought we should get along well. Işık forced a smile as she left the tent.
As Işık walked, he saw the rain falling and speeding up quickly. She knew there would be torrential rain soon.
She accelerated his walking and ran. When he entered the tent, she was not soaked. She turned to Hermes and said.
"Did you have a spare towel? I sped up, but the rain was faster than me."
Just in case, she turned to her bag.
Işık is surprised to see that there is no towel in her bag. Everything is ok but don't put it on your mother. The light sadly starts to sit by the tent, wet and watch the rain.
If her mother had seen him in this state, she would surely have had a fit and smiled
I wonder what they are doing right now, my aunt is making my mother angry and my father is holding is my mother.
~Stars shine in the dark. They don't glow without darkness.~
@Hunter Argentum
~Power is meaningless unless it manifests itself.~
3 Aug 2022, 05:09
Polly Wanna Cracker?
Hunter only shook his head as a response to Işık's question about wanting anything. He so far packed enough books to keep himself entertained, a few snacks, clothing, and other essentials required for his stay during the summer camp. He was thinking of asking for a couple more sweets like chocolate frogs, but Hunter reminded himself that he shouldn't owe anything to anyone unless he was prepared to pay them back.
His new tent mate was certainly quite the unique and odd person. Normally Hunter would feel more vigilant around such people since they were the hard ones to read, understand, and predict around. Perhaps it was the fact it was only the two of them in the tent, or maybe the fact that it was summer and Hunter no longer had to worry so much about exams, tests, and homework. Eventually, he let out a yawn, and it was most likely the third option of him just being rather tired. Still, though, he wasn't always this laid back even when he was very tired at Hogwarts, so something about Işık just seemed slightly different; the answer as to what it was, was still unknown.
Hunter felt his eyes drop for a few seconds behind the shades he still wore. One second Işık was gone, and the next they were suddenly back inside soaking in water. This surprised Hunter a bit, wondering if Işık had just been pranked by other students or had a slight mishap somewhere outside for wherever they had gone within that time. Hunter looked over at his closed trunk and lifted his wand. With the correct pronunciations and wand movements, he cast "Alohomora" and "Wingardium Leviosa" to open his trunk and lift up a dry towel. He didn't quite have the strength to do the action without magic and he felt more tired than lazy in his actions. He dropped the towel on Işık's head, and as it covered their face, Hunter said jokingly: "Quite the wise one you are, Athena."
@Işık Seya
It takes a Mad King to create Change. I am no King, but I pull the Chords of Insanity.
17 Aug 2022, 10:09
Polly Wanna Cracker?
Işık couldn't help but smile at Hunter as she rubbed the towel over her face. For some reason she loved the boy.
"Well- um I went out to shoot arrows and it started raining and speeding up. I got wet even though I was speeding on the way here." looked at the soldering iron from the tent door: "I don't think the weather will clear up, forget about training, Athena"
Realizing that the Işık had dried up, she threw aside her soaked arrow and looked around. She didn't look around much as she was mostly outside.
"This place is beautiful, isn't it, it's so sweet."
Işıl walked up to the bunk beds. At that moment, she realized that he knew nothing about Hunter.
"I don't know anything about Swnin. Could you tell me a little bit about yourself, Mr. Hermes?"
Even though the Işık wasn't real, he only knew Hunter's name. She didn't know his hobbies, his favorite food or anything.
Meanwhile, Işık felt hungry. She thought about how to eat. There was food in her bag, but she still wondered.
"I don't know about you, but I'm hungry, there's nothing to do outside."
She looked out hopelessly. She didn't like being inside. The idea of the arrow fell into the water.
@Hunter Argentum
~Power is meaningless unless it manifests itself.~
27 Aug 2022, 02:37
Polly Wanna Cracker?
Hunter felt uneasy about Işık's question. The boy had little trust in almost everyone he knew. A Slytherin who walked into his tent and had also pointed an arrow at him not too long ago made him feel very uneasy. He had little to no reason to share information about himself, but he could already tell that he was probably going to be spending a lot of time during camp with Işık. He pondered on the question, but couldn't help but feel that Işık should be the one to speak first: "How about you tell me a bit about yourself first, then I'll tell you a little bit about me."
Hunter felt it was only fair, as he didn't really enjoy the thought of sharing information about himself with someone he barely knew. As for the mention of the tent, he agreed that it was quite interesting. Very colorful, but somewhat dreadful with the presence of skeletal birds all around the place. "It is rather... something." The only reason Hunter had entered the tent was in hope of being left alone, but the presence of just one or maybe even two people wasn't too bad. Eventually, his stomach grumbled, and he looked over at Işık and agreed that he also felt hungry. As such, Hunter went over to his luggage and opened one that contained a crap load of sweets. Ranging from acid pops, to jelly slugs, and even some chocolate frogs. Hunter's sweet tooth was eating at his wallet every day. He took out three chocolate frogs and offered them to Işık: "Consider this as payment for what you can tell me about yourself."
@Işık Seya
It takes a Mad King to create Change. I am no King, but I pull the Chords of Insanity.