25 Jan 2023, 05:57
SAVE YOUR DATE : round 4
It was weird having longer hair. Bad, weird. Elsian hadn’t liked it one bit, but luckily with Logan's help he was back to his normal hair length give or take an inch or two. He hadn’t realized how horrible that sort of weight could be on your neck-
“I suddenly have so much respect for people with long hair.” He sighed, fingers ghosting along the edges of his freshly cut hair. “Hair is heavy, it’s killer on the neck!”
But there was no time for that. They’d need to talk on the go because apparently they were actually doing well? Very surprising in his humble opinion, but then again, he had Queenie as his knight so maybe not so much? She was badass enough to carry both of them in this game~ “Ladies first,” he began with a half hearted bow to the door, he wasn’t the one with the key after all, “just in case the door is a trap. Can’t have a delicate damsel like myself getting bruised.” He teased. He was only half serious.
And Elsian would give a small round of applause upon the door not coming alive and fighting Logan, impressed with her skill at unlocking a door without dying. He was sure lesser knights would have failed and he told her as much, with the utmost seriousness or at least as serious as he could pretend to be as they continued on their way.
“We’re actually doing pretty good?” He grinned, nudging his shoulder against Logans as they walked. “Guess I got it right getting you as my knight, huh Queenie~”
Ah, but apparently she didn’t share his thoughts if the borderline horrified look was anything to go off of.
And he didn’t pout. He DIDN’T. Anyone who said otherwise could shut up, but he likely came very close as he threw a betrayed look at her. “C’mon I’m not that bad of a damsel am I- oh…”
Elsian paused, shuffling backwards quickly from where he’d begun to pass his date. One foot barely escaping a fate of stepping into a nest of bloody snakes! He winced, hand immediately going up to Kitty to make sure she was still hanging off his clothes. “Bloody hell.” Shoulda known things had been too tame thus far.
Elsi wasn’t afraid of snakes. Not really. He actually thought they were kinda cute, all things considered; and sure they bit but if they weren’t poisonous their bites were at least less terrifying than say a bite from a big dog out for blood. But that was when there was only 1 snake, not a damned nest of slithering, possibly angry, pissy snakes hidden by fog! “Me-?!” He hissed, wincing. “Why-” he threw a playful glare in the face of her grin, “wooow, just throwing me under the bus huh? A snake filled bus too! I see how it is.” But it honestly made sense, he wasn’t the one wearing a dress! And while pretty…it was definitely not the dress for walking through a nest of snakes. Especially if you fell.
With a sigh he nudged Kitty to start climbing. The spider, thankfully, listened easily. At least that was one less worry. Didn’t need the spider antagonizing the snakes…
“Fine.” He grumbled. “Just gimme a sec-” The boy shucked off his cloak, holding it out towards her. It would probably help against snake bites if she fell. Maybe. Hopefully. “Here, so you can’t kill me later for your arms when you trip and fall.” He said cheekily, trying to make light of the horrible, horrible game he’d dragged them both into.
He would bitterly accept any glares or punches the girl threw at him for the words. He probably deserved it. Not that he wouldn’t grouch and whine about it.
Elsian took a step into the hall, wincing when a snake slithered right over his shoe slowly. Oh god this was the worst. What if he stepped on one?!
Dryly, and weak he asked. “Should we just run for it?” But he shook his head immediately after. No that was stupid, one of them would totally face plant into the snake pile and the other would scream or laugh or maybe both and everything would be horrible and go wrong. “Maybe just a quick paced walk.” He said instead, voice dry and pained at the stupid hilarity of it all as he carefully stepped into the poor snake pit hall. He hated everything. Signing up for the game was no longer funny, screw past him, that guy sucked.
Carefully, slowly and with a good amount of internal cursing the Gryffindor damsel began leading the way forwards. Which was fine. This was fine. Totally fine- in fact it was great! Just peachy-! It was so fine that he wasn’t even worried about stepping on these snakes, nope, totally not! And Queenie? Oh she was probably doing just as great, amazing probably. Yep, he was just gonna keep feeding himself those lines as they walked through this stupid, godforsaken-
Something fucking moved agasint his side.
Oh god, how the heck- it squeaked. Squeaked!
Elsian flinched to a stop, flailing as a squirming, familiar fur ball of trouble and horrible timing made itself known. Almost succeeding in throwing itself out of his overcoat's hidden pocket. Elsi threw a hand out, snatching the menace off the ground where the little creature had toppled about with a hiss and wince as the movement got attention. Of all the damn- how did Kim lose Puffie this badly, no better yet, how had Elsian not noticed it!? He straightened, standing still, slowly staring up at the ceiling and internally screaming as he clutched the fur ball to his chest. It might’ve made for a comical sight, if it were someone else that was. Yes, he’d gladly watch someone else doing this. Merlin forbid he faceplant into the snakes while Feathers was around to see it. Elsian would never know peace again.
At least if Logan saw and laughed he could just trip her and they could both be traumatized.
“Oh my god, I’m going to kill Kim, I’m going to kill him.” He threw a look in Logan's direction, silently losing his damned mind as he felt more snakes slither over his feet and settle, seemingly content to just chill, which was honestly the worst right now. “Queenie don’t follow me here, I swear to Merlin don’t do it-” He’d gently shake his foot free, closing his eyes as if pained as he tried to take another few steps without face planting or otherwise suffering a terrible fate.
Snakes were not what he wanted as a Disney princess when hed been complaining.
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I'd much rather be sleeping...
22 Feb 2023, 17:59
SAVE YOUR DATE : round 4
Wrapping this up, sorry for the delay!
MODERATION
Round 4 Pt 1
Round 4 Pt 1
Not everyone had managed the hair chopping on their first attempt, but they could try, try again - and some of them succeeded. Kim Sato & Bailey Glade managed to move on, as did Ashleigh Hazelwood & Marius Brown. The instructions for them remained the same. "Your challenge is coming to an end, all you have to do is open that door with your golden key, and see what awaited you."
Unfortunately, while they were celebrating this small victory, likely getting ready to run, others were celebrating a bigger one. Bells rang, the tournament had ended, as another pair had crossed the finish line. Still - kudos to those still in the tournament, their perseverance was something to be admired.
ROLLS
Reducio
Team 3- Damsel = @Kim Sato
[WDC = 16]
[d20: 9] + 9 = 18
RESULT = PassedTeam 5- Rescuer = @Bailey Glade
[WDC = 16]
[d20: 18] + 7 = 25
RESULT = Passed- Damsel = @Ashleigh Hazelwood
[WDC = 16]
[d20: 20] + 7 = 27
RESULT = PassedTeam 11- Rescuer = @Marius Brown
[WDC = 16]
[d20: 13] + 6 = 20
RESULT = Passed- Damsel = @Avery McCall
[WDC = 16]
[d20: 17] + 6 = 23
RESULT = Passed (unchanged)- Rescuer = @Edme Achillian
[WDC = 16]
[d20: 8] + 6 = 14
RESULT = FAILED
Round 4 Pt 2
Unlock the door and run for dear life, that was the task at hand. Two pairs were running, but only one would make it to the finish line.
ROLLS
Reducio
Team 2- Damsel = Lloyd Matthews Thomas @Bailey Glade
[WDC = 16]
[d20: 4] + 8 = 12
RESULT = FailedTeam 16- Rescuer = Eloïse Duciel @Astoria Swann
[WDC = 16]
[d20: 1] + 7 = 8
RESULT = Failed- Damsel = @Elsian Cox
[WDC = 16]
[d20: 18] + 10 = 28
RESULT = Passed- Rescuer = @Logan Baird
[WDC = 16]
[d20: 20] + 10 = 30
RESULT = Passed
Nimble like two hares crossing a field, Elsian Cox and Logan Baird stepped between the snakes that were hissing at the trespassers from both sides. Only moments later, they had gotten themselves to safety, winners of this tournament of Damsels and Rescuers, as unlikely as the classification seemed for some.
They would be greeted with magical fireworks and applause, celebrated for their strength, their smarts, their perseverance. Bells rang, marking the end of the event. Congratulations, champions, well deserved.
STATUS
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Final Standing
1 st Place :
Team 16 - Elsian Cox & Logan Baird
2nd Place :
Team 2 - Eloise Duciel & Lloyd Matthews Thomas
3rd Place :
Team 3 - Kim Sato & Bailey Glade AND Team 5 - Ashleigh Hazelwood & Marius Brown
This marks the final round of the tournament. Team 3 and Team 5 are tied for third place as they ended on the same part and their final rolls added up to the same number. Congratulations to all the winners! Rewards will be sent out soon.
Thank you for participating and for being patient with the delays! I do hope you had some fun. Feel free to make your exit post if you'd like, the word requirement is 200 words.
If I made a mistake please contact me via owl or Discord mci#6443.
"One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar."
24 Feb 2023, 03:20
SAVE YOUR DATE : round 4
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| ─── | Kim breathed a sigh of relief as the spell cut through the braid.
It was done and they could finally move away from the window, as those in charge gave their next order. They would use the golden key to open the tower door and enter into the next stage. Probably the last part of the stage and Kim couldn't wait to get out of there. He didn't care if they won or lost, as long as they were able to get out of this tower and back down to solid ground, Kim would be ecstatic. After all, the poor teen hadn't signed up for this event in the first place, he'd been dragged into it. He'd much rather have remained on solid ground at the ball, participating in non-height related events. But he'd somehow ended up at SYD.... At least he hadn't been the one to climb up the tower. Kim would have instantly failed that portion. But being up inside the high tower wasn't much better. It was fine when he didn't have to go towards the window but once the latter had made itself apparent, his nerves had kicked into overdrive. As Bailey murmured some words, Kim let his blue eyes flicker over her bare feet for a moment. "I can go find them for you after we get back on solid ground again." Kim told her and nodded when Bailey showed him her golden key. Their ticket out of there! "You're supposed to use it to open the door so we can get out." Kim said, nodding at the door. Once they'd managed to open the door, Kim took the lead to head into the next part of the stage. Only to hear bells ringing a short distance away from them, signaling the end of the event. The winner of the game had been chosen! But right now, all Kim wanted to do was get out of the tower. He was so close to doing so. However, as they entered into the hallway outside the door, their vision was obscured by lots of fog and snakes slithering all over the place. Upon seeing all of the snakes, Kim's expression brightened momentarily. He tried to hide a smile, as it was no secret that he'd always adored snakes. Hell, he even had a crush on one of them in particular, a lovely cute and adorable snake known as Cu Sith. Unfortunately, Cu Sith's owner was not held in such esteem by Kim. Back in the past, he'd come to think of him by many names. After their first meeting, he'd come to think of him as 'the boy obsessed with kissing him', but he hadn't really meant the words. Not until Hanako had actually made those words come true later on. Kim had been caught unawares. With his hands full of Cu Sith... Well, he hadn't been able to avoid him at the time. Not without dislodging or dumping his beloved Cu Sith. "Let me clear a path for you. Put your hands over your ears and close your eyes. You don't want to see what's out here." Kim told Bailey, who he assumed was behind him. He waited until Bailey had done so and then leaned down to quietly speak in Parseltongue to the snakes around him. "Please make a small path for us, I don't want any of you to accidentally get stepped on." Kim straightened up a few seconds later and reached behind him to try and grasp Bailey's hand within his own..... In the process, this would bring one of her hands away from her ears. "Ready?" He asked, waiting for Bailey to respond to his words. Once she did, he'd start down the hallway with her hand in his. |
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@Bailey Glade, @Hanako Tone
@Bailey Glade, @Hanako Tone
Reducio
I have permission from Bailey to write these things.
I also have permission from Dealla to fast-forward through all the remaining stages as the event is now over.
I also have permission from Dealla to fast-forward through all the remaining stages as the event is now over.
| kim sato tone bakugo | sta • 10 | eva • 18 | str • 2 | wis • 10 | arc • 7 | acc • 20 sta • 10 | eva • 16 | str • 15 | wis • 7 | arc • 4 | acc • 18 |
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24 Feb 2023, 15:40
SAVE YOUR DATE : round 4
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we are all born beautiful. it is a tragedy we are convinced that we are not”
iNPC: Lloyd Matthews Thomas
Main account: Bailey Glade
3 Mar 2023, 18:20
SAVE YOUR DATE : round 4
| ───they said all dreams come true, they forgot to mention nightmares are dreams too | outfit | english─── |
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| ─── | Kim happened to be quite an observant person.
Therefore, when Bailey spoke and then turned her head aside, Kim sensed there was something wrong. He wasn't entirely sure what but Bailey wasn't exactly her usual self in that particular moment. Could she be wondering if her shoes were still there? Or if they were damaged? Perhaps the shoes had some kind of sentimental value to her and she didn't want to go into detail about it because she was embarrassed? Regardless of whatever the reason was, Kim resolved to go find her shoes before the two parted ways. After all, it was the least he could do. He felt a need to look after his partner, until she left to reunite with her date. As the two emerged from the tower, their feet met the ground and Kim couldn't have been happier. They were out of the tower and down on solid ground again! A smile spread across his face for a few seconds and then disappeared into his usual neutral expression. "Freedom!" Kim exclaimed as he turned towards Bailey with a faint twitch of his lips. He pulled Bailey into his arms and hugged her for a brief moment and then released her hand. This was an anomaly for him, as he tended to avoid all manner of physical intimacy. Call it adrenaline rush. But Kim was REALLY happy they were down on solid ground again. He was just extremely happy. Magical fireworks and applause surrounded them and Kim glanced around for the first time to see that they'd actually managed to place. Oh, that was unexpected, he hadn't thought they would come in third place. Even if they'd tied for the place, it was still a surprise. "Guess you chose your partner well." Kim said, looking down at Bailey with a faint twitch of his lips. "I suppose it wasn't that bad..." He added, just in case Bailey felt guilty about dragging him into all this. Ah, that reminded him. "Wait here." He said. Kim was gone for a matter of minutes and returned with Bailey's shoes dangling from the fingers of his left hand. "Your shoes, princess." He said, giving a miniscule bow to her and offered the items to her. |
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@Bailey Glade
@Bailey Glade
Reducio
I have permission from Dealla to fast-forward through all the remaining stages as the event is now over.
This thread is continued back at the main part of the ball right here.
This thread is continued back at the main part of the ball right here.
| kim sato tone bakugo | sta • 10 | eva • 18 | str • 2 | wis • 10 | arc • 7 | acc • 20 sta • 10 | eva • 16 | str • 15 | wis • 7 | arc • 4 | acc • 18 |
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3 Mar 2023, 18:38
SAVE YOUR DATE : round 4
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| ─── | The two emerged into a hallway.
But it wasn't just a hallway, it was a hallway filled with snakes all over the area. Hiro made a face. Even though he liked all types of animals, reptiles and birds... snakes were reptiles he didn't understand. Of course, Hiro didn't mind snakes and wasn't afraid of them. It was just harder to communicate with them, versus other types of beings. Personally, he believed snakes were biased and only liked those who could speak Parseltongue. But who knew? There were only a few things that made him scared to death when confronted by them. They were bees, darkness and jump-scares. Hiro didn't do well with these particular 3... The fog wasn't helping matters and made it hard to see through the hallway and what if they ended up stepping on the snakes and making them mad at them? "Make a dash for it? Or take our time?" Hiro asked, as he glanced back over at his partner. How would Monica react to this? Was she scared of snakes or was she just fine with them? A thought came to mind, about him carrying her through the snakes until there were none underfoot. But was he strong enough to do that? Probably. Hiro was stronger than one expected... Hiro waited for Monica's response. Once he got it, their next course of action would be determined and they would eventually leave the tower. Upon exiting the tower, Hiro would grasp Monica's hand and pull her into a warm embrace. "We did it!" Hiro grinned and snuggled closer to her, liking the close proximity to the girl. "Want to head back to the main part of the ball and see what happened in our absence?" He asked, wanting to mingle some more if possible. After all, it was a ball, mingling was what was expected of guests! The night was young and they still had some time left, right? Balls were one of Hiro's favorite events as there were lots of people there. But clubs and errands were just as great too. |
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@Monica Evans
@Monica Evans
Reducio
This thread is continued back at the main ball right here.
| kim sato tone bakugo | sta • 10 | eva • 18 | str • 2 | wis • 10 | arc • 7 | acc • 20 sta • 10 | eva • 16 | str • 15 | wis • 7 | arc • 4 | acc • 18 |
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21 Mar 2023, 14:05
SAVE YOUR DATE : round 4
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we are all born beautiful. it is a tragedy we are convinced that we are not”
iNPC: Lloyd Matthews Thomas
Main account: Bailey Glade