Day 1: Evening

[wizardseason]

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.

---

Prompts:

• 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?

---

Procedure:

Reply to the appropriate toplevel comments for events below. Indicate if a post is a private conversation with "Private" in the subject otherwise all threads should be open to interaction with others. Plan OOCly how you'd like to toss everyone around.

Comments

[zafika]

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.

[sustainer]

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."

[zafika]

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."

[sustainer]

"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."

[zafika]

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."

[sustainer]

"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.

[zafika]

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.

[sustainer]

"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!!

[zafika]

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."

[sustainer]

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?"

[zafika]

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."

[sustainer]

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~"

[zafika]

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."

[sustainer]

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.

[zafika]

They purr quietly when they feel Gyre's lips on the side of their throat, oddly used to that already, even though normally they wouldn't let anyone anywhere near their throat. But again, they trust him, and he's been nothing but gentle with them.

"I will, but only if I have to. So get some sleep now, I can handle myself." They reach their hand up to gently stroke their fingers through his hair, trying to coax him to close his eyes and go to sleep. He needs it, he's barely awake at this point anymore.

[sustainer]

He is asleep honestly. The fingers through his hair knock him out almost instantly, and he breathes deep and slow for several long minutes. He doesn't even realize they said anything until it suddenly hits him halfway to unconsciousness.

"Sleep..." He forces his eyes open for just a second. "Sleep well..." Eyes closed. "When you do." And he is fucking out immediately afterwards. At least he'll hold them close for as long as they'll have him there.

[zafika]

Alright, now that was just downright adorable, and they feel like it should be illegal. Still, they just keep combing their fingers through Gyre's hair, and let him sleep while they remain close to him, like they had promised.

They fall asleep eventually too, content and safe and warm, and for the first time in years, they sleep peacefully.