Day 1: Evening

Evening: 5:00pm - Midnight

[ IRL Timeframe: March 11th - March 18th, 2019 ]

The first day has come to a close, the only things left to do are get some food and get some rest. Fortunately the residents of Bamborough are hosting a party to congratulate the heroes on their first victory, unfortunately it's running for several hours this evening. There's only so much time for sleep. What kind of balance will your hero try to strike?

Unfortunately for everyone, the evil-allured knights will be treated to a rude wake-up surprise when they finally go to sleep. No matter when they finally set their head down to rest, they all wake up at the same time, in the same place. Only the evil-allured knights will have access to this post, click to see if you've been chosen.

The good-allured knights, meanwhile, are free of a visit tonight with the Princess and the Protector. The two of them, however, are due to have a chat. Questions have to be answered, after all! He's dressed in his usual attire:

He's the same height as Luka with dark skin and vivid blue eyes that match the color of the sky. He has wicked winged white eyeliner to accent his eyes and curly black hair with white tips piled on top of his head, it's a wonder how it stays up there. Surprisingly, or unsurprisingly, he's wearing a pajama robe that looks either blue or silver depending how it's touched or how it moves. Most importantly is that he's got brass knuckles on both his hands, like he's ready to fight. But he's not here to fight, he's here to give a whisper about what comes next.

First Night Event: Bamborough: Everyone invited.

The Weather
Starry Night.
64°F / 18°C
Quite breezy, all the trees are rustling.

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Bamborough Party: To celebrate the defeat of the first monster, a full banquet is being held near the beach in Bamborough. Unlimited food, unlimited drinks, and most importantly of all was a small stockpile of blankets, sheets, pillows, and toiletries to offer any knight who might've forgotten something on the way out here. Naturally, every item is sponsored.

You're all over Social Media!: Videos were successfully taken of all twelve knights and the princess during the first battle, and now the world is abuzz about what happened! What are they saying about your hero? How did they even get this footage? Or worst of all, how bad are they dissing your camera skills for those that recorded themselves?

A late night walk: The first day is over, the first monster is dead. How's your character holding up? Do they seek out support from a fellow hero? Do they spend it alone? What kind of night are they having now that it's all real?

A late night meal: Anyone leaving the Bamborough party late enough will be able to spot that a local late night ramen shop is open for business. If your hero hasn't quite eaten enough, they can drop by for a bite. But be warned, a certain sleepy villain is getting a bite to eat herself. Care to share a ramen bar meal with the enemy?

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"Oh, is it foreplay you want?" he asks, smirking immediately. He reaches up quickly, catching them behind the neck and pulling them even closer so he can kiss them. It's quick for now, teasing them with a little flick of his tongue against their lip before he pulls back. He doesn't go far, of course, staying close enough to rest his forehead against theirs.

"I can do both, you know." and he squeezes the back of their neck just gently. "You have the prettiest eyes I've ever seen~" he rasps, his voice a soft whisper that is absolutely just for them, and he takes their mouth in another sudden kiss.

Uh oh. They get a moment to wonder what exactly Gyre is planning, and when he suddenly reaches up with his hand, they almost flinch back before he stops them by grabbing them by the back of their neck. And then he kisses them, and while it's quick right now, it's enough for their mind to blank for a moment, while their pupils dilate a little and their tail moves to wrap around Gyre's middle once more.

As he rests his forehead against theirs, their eyes study his, and while the compliments and closeness bring an embarrassed blush on their cheeks, right now they wouldn't change this for anything. Especially not when Gyre kisses them again, and they feel like they could just melt. Which is exactly what they do, as they lean into the kiss and start to purr, their eyes closing and they fully let Gyre take the lead.

Things proceed quickly from there, clothes tossed aside and their bodies entwined for awhile, but only Gyre and Zafika know the details of all that.

Later on, the fire has burned down low, and while Gyre knows he should get up to throw another stack of wood onto it, he's content where he is. He has a new lover tucked against his body and the unfamiliar constellations are beautiful out here in the woods, and he's idly letting his eyes shift between both. He's not asleep yet, but he can feel sleep creeping up on him, his hand running gently, hypnotically through Zafika's hair.

He blinks heavily, and turns this fond, adoring smile onto Zafika, watching them without saying anything for now. They've both been quiet for awhile now, but he's utterly uninterested in breaking the comfortable silence they've settled into just yet.

Zafika is honestly not in a rush to move either, and not helping Gyre with getting up, not with how they're purring softly and happily, their tail draped over him as they unashamedly soak up the closeness and the affection. They're a bit tired, but they don't want to sleep, not yet. It'd feel like a waste to do that at this point.

They look up to Gyre, only to see him already looking at them with an adoring smile, that still makes them flustered. They press a quick, soft kiss against his shoulder, before they prop themselves up on their forearms. "Do you want to sleep? You seem tired... and, it's been a long day for you."

They don't want to break the comfortable silence, nor do they want either of them to sleep just yet, they want to enjoy this for as long as possible. But, they also don't want to keep Gyre awake too long, especially if he wants to sleep.

He watches them move with another heavy blink, and he brings a hand up to run gently down their side. His eyes wander down their body before he brings his attention back up to them. He's definitely incredibly relaxed at the very least.

"Your day was just as long," he says, bringing a hand to his mouth to stifle a yawn. He shakes his head quickly after that though, trying to ward off their concern before they can say it.

"I can stay up, uh... Do you want me to get the fire going again?" He's still laying flat on his back, but he'll roll over and get up for them if they want him to.

They purr a little louder as Gyre runs a hand down their side, and alright, he's very relaxed clearly, but that yawn he stifles definitely makes him seem tired too. They just chuckle a little at it, and don't actually say anything about how he's clearly tired.

"That'd be nice, yes... the island is pretty warm but... falling asleep next to a warm fire is honestly something I've missed." Their longing is audible in their voice, even as they sit up and reach for at least some of their clothes, they should wear a bit of clothing. As they do that, they remember the gem Gyre had tucked in amongst his clothes, and they bite their lip for a moment as they hesitate to bring it up.

"Hey, Gyre... that, gem you have... what is it? It's... clearly not just a pretty jewellery." They point at their own pendant, once again resting over their heart, but this one has sentimental value. Gyre's gem seems more than that, there's this weird... air around it.

"Yeah, it's the best~" he hums as he rolls over and hops up to his feet with a low grunt. He actually heads for his clothes as well, but instead of putting anything on, he fishes out the exact jewel they're asking him about. He looks a little surprised that they brought it up actually, staring at it for a second. It's a thoughtful silence, half pondering old mistakes, half wondering how he's even supposed to explain the thing. Most wild elves know what it is, or at least have some idea, and they do not want to talk about it. That's half the reason he took it off so automatically when they were together.

He slowly untangles the gold chain, and drops it over his head, moving towards the wood pile as he speaks. "It's uh... me? This body... it looks like me, but I'm actually here," and he touches the gem. "I have to stay close to it."

"Uh," he murmurs, trying to find a topic to talk about instead as he gathers up a few logs and brings them back over, tossing one into the fire pit. He actually looks at them for the first time in a bit, and finally sees that they're dressing again? He looks confused! "Are you going to head home?" he asks, and there's this tiny note of sadness in the very back of his throat. He expects his various lovers to leave once they're finished with him, but he had thought for a moment that they might stick around when they asked for the fire to be rekindled.

They take a moment to stretch, feeling so pleasantly relaxed and warm, they really don't want to move anywhere from here, especially not now that they have enough clothes on to be even warmer and more comfortable on the long run. They turn to look at Gyre as they see him pick up the jewel, blinking curiously as they tilt their head. That, was... him...?

"Oh... so, I assume it, contains your soul or something like that...?" While they're not familiar with wild elf magic, they do know about general magic a bit, and they've heard mentions about souls being possible to affix to an object. And considering that Gyre is a gheist, this makes sense.

Luckily his confused expression and question about if they're heading home distracts them from the jewel, and the tiny note of sadness in his voice just further sets it in stone that they're definitely staying. If he'll let them. "Oh, I, no... if, you're fine with me staying, I... I'd like to stay for the night. I just thought I'd put on a little bit of clothing, easier to keep warm that way."

Well. Something like that maybe. He doesn't really think of a soul like that, but getting into a discussion like that is just not something he's interested in... ever, actually, but especially not when he's this tired and really just wants to cuddle. So he nods to their question, letting it go as they clarify their intention.

"Oh..." He didn't even think about them needing to stay warm. He was enjoying the sight of them, but he supposes he doesn't have the body warmth to keep them comfortable all by himself. "Yeah. Yeah, of course I want you to stay."

He settles down beside them, that fond smile returning to his face now that he's been reassured a little. It only takes a second before he's leaning contentedly against them, slipping an arm around them.

"What about yours?" he asks after a moment, reaching over to tap their pendant against their chest.

They don't press the subject further either, they know well enough that there are some things someone might not want to talk about. And, with how Gyre is telling them he wants them to stay, they really don't want to push it.

Instead, they're more than happy to lean against him a bit as well, once he has settled down next to them. The closeness and affection is very welcome, and they're glad they're allowed to stay with him.

Though, once Gyre asks them about their own pendant, the look in their eyes changes, and they move their hand over the pendant, holding it gently against their chest. "Oh, this... it... it was my birthmother's."

He leans very slightly away from them as the energy around them changes. He's not sure exactly how to read their expression, but his eyes fall to their hand wrapped around it. He... I mean wild elves leave their parents young and often never see them again. He can't sympathize exactly, but he knows people here often stay close with their parents for their whole lives.

"You were close?" he asks gently, carefully. He doesn't want to make assumptions and he doesn't want to push if they don't want to talk about it. They'd been sweet enough to him to let him drop his own pendant, and if they avoid him here, he'll drop it as well.

They glance Gyre's way when he leans away from them, if just a little bit, but they quickly lower their eyes again as they remove the pendant from around their neck, holding it so, so carefully in their hand so he can see it a bit better.

"We were... but she passed away when I was thirteen. I mean, I still had my mom and, of course, and she's the one who decided to give this to me, so I could remember her." They don't say it out loud, but they had been so incredibly relieved when the pendant had been safe even after they'd been released from prison. But it's clear that it's incredibly important to them.

He was only leaning back to get a better read on their face, but when they offer the pendant, he returns close to them. Looking it over as he listens. He can't help thinking back to Garrot, how miserable he'd seemed about his father dying. He can't relate exactly. He's never thought to mourn the death of his parents. He's not even sure if they're even dead yet, actually. But he can tell they feel it, deeply, and he doesn't want to trample on that.

He turns his gaze back to their face, looking them over thoughtfully, before he gives them the gentlest smile. "I'm glad you were able to keep it with you."

Once he gives them that gentle smile, they return to leaning against Gyre's side as they put their pendant back on, and let it slip underneath their shirt to keep it properly safe. "I'm glad about that too.. I was worried it would be gone but, it was safe, thank heavens for that."

They sigh contently and rest their head on Gyre's shoulder, letting their eyes close while their tail drapes around his waist to keep him close. "Thank you. For, listening, and understanding."

"Of course. I'll always lend an ear, if you need one," he says, just before he yawns deeply again. Fuck he's tired.

But he promised to stay up at least a little bit, and he loops an arm around them, letting his hand settle lightly on their thigh as he pulls them in as close as he can get them without yanking them into his lap.

"I can't say I'll always understand," he murmurs, an amused note in his voice, "but I'll at least listen."

They smile a little as Gyre yawns, and place their hand over his own that's now settled on their thigh, welcoming the pull closer. "Thank you.."

"And, if you want to talk about, well, anything I guess, I'm here to listen as well. But only if you want to." They raise their head to look him in the eyes for a bit, before they lean close to press a soft kiss on his cheek. "But you look ready to fall asleep any moment now, don't think I didn't notice that yawn."

"Mm," he murmurs, acknowledging the offer. He'll file it away, but he can't see himself opening up to these people about anything super personal. The offer is sweet though, and he turns his eyes to meet theirs, smiling softly.

He accepts the cheek kiss with a soft exhale, but before they can get too far away from it, he catches their lips in his, kissing them quickly in return.

"I wasn't trying to hide it," he purrs, smirking. "But I said I'd be up as long as you like, and I meant it." He'll sleep when they're ready to sleep.

The kiss comes as a surprise, but it lasts only for a second before they chuckle and give Gyre's hand a squeeze. "Well isn't someone getting cheeky, stealing kisses like that~" They have to tease, just a little.

"I know you said that, but I don't want to keep you awake too long. If you want I can lay down with you, I'll fall asleep eventually too." They don't want to sleep, not yet, it feels like a waste of their temporary freedom. But Gyre needs sleep, definitely.

"Rather steal them now when you're willing, then later when you're not," he comments immediately, grinning broadly at them. He's savoring this moment just as much as they are honestly. He wants this to go on, even if he is a little too tired to maintain consciousness.

"If you wouldn't mind joining me... I'd love to have you," he says, only to turn it back around on them, almost chastising them. "But only if that's what will make you feel best!" It's a refrain from earlier in the evening, a constant question to make sure they were enjoying themself. He's not going to sleep if they don't want to sleep yet!!

Yep, alright, that grin still makes them feel all soft and squishy, and they can't help but to smile as they steal a little kiss themselves in turn. "Honestly, as long as we're out of view, I can't really come up with reasons to tell you not to do that." Oh look, they're already announcing that they're fine with this level of affection even after tonight.

Though as Gyre almost chastises them, they press a finger against his lips to shush him quickly. "Yes. I don't mind. I think I'd mind more just sitting here while you sleep. So." Their hand moves down to rest lightly on Gyre's collarbones, and they nudge him backwards gently. "Get some sleep. Please. I won't be going anywhere while you're asleep."

He lets himself be pushed back with their hand, smiling slyly up at them as he settles back against the ground.

"As you wish, pretty thing." He winks, reaching over to gently take their thigh and pull them down beside him. He won't force it, but if he can fold them up against his chest, he absolutely wouldn't mind. Give him someone to cuddle, Zafika!

"Will you stay close?"

You know, they should have expected that pull, especially after that sly smile and the compliment, but it still surprises them. But they gladly let Gyre fold them up against his chest, and their tail coils loosely around his leg as they rest their head on him.

"I will, I promise. I don't exactly want to go anywhere in the first place..." they admit, and glance up at Gyre quickly. "This is, honestly a lot better way to spend my night than anything else I could have come up with."

He is already half asleep a moment after laying down, his eyes closed despite his desire to open them. He wants to last a little longer at least, but his body is carrying him away as fast as possible.

"Flatterer. I," he yawns, wrapping his arm tighter around their body. They're not going anywhere once he's asleep. "I already like you, you know~"

They wrap an arm around Gyre when he holds them tighter, fully welcoming it as they give his leg a careful squeeze with their tail. "I mean it, so, no, not just empty flattery."

Then he tells them he likes them already, and while there are few Knights they're friends with already, hearing someone admit actually liking them, it's... it makes them happy. So they kiss Gyre very softly wherever they can reach the easiest, as an extra show of appreciation. "I like you too."

Again, he answers their kiss with one of his own, pressing his lips against the side of their throat, once, twice, before he lays himself back down.

"I'm glad," he murmurs, and his eyes droop closed, fluttering half open after a second. "Wake me up if you need anything, okay?" He knows he's about to drift off, and they're new to his camp. He wants to guarantee they'll be comfortable even if they are up for awhile after him.

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Evening: 5:00pm - Midnight

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