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.

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The Weather

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

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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?

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Procedure:

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Comments

[daddykong]

Garrot pauses for a moment, contemplating the question. As much as he could keep that promise, there's a million reasons why he shouldn't. At least not yet. And they're mostly logistical for their time on this island.

"Why don't we see if we can stay away from each other's throats before we do anything with our pants?" And he just smirks with an intensity that could kill. He can be as flirtatious as he wants, because his kids aren't here! This is a wonderful realization for Garrot to have!

"The last thing we want is to cause problems." For their group. For their combat cohesion. For the media... though they wouldn't see it as a problem.

[sustainer]

Gyre smirks back immediately, raising an eyebrow. "Mmm, we don't have to. That kinda thing can be fun sometimes," he says, checking his nails like this is not an attempt to ease Garrot into a more willing mindset. He just a very casual boy talking about very casual things here.

After a moment though, he does concede, "Problems wouldn't be good though, no. Especially this early on." Team dynamics can be broken so easily when they're new, he knows.

[daddykong]

Garrot just chuckles- it's good that Gyre's on the same page. If they can get into a good rhythm, well... anything could happen. But he's not going to stop the flirt cannons over something as trivial as team cohesion! He just won't go past flirting.

"Don't get me wrong, I like a fun romp as much as you do, but..." He grins just a bit evilly, as if to drive home why they need to be working together. "If things got a little hot and heavy and angry... I've got a very strong grip." Is that bragging? A threat? A warning about how he gets in the sack? Maybe all three?! But then he just starts smiling, nice and polite.

"Besides, I'm the doctor and you can make shields, we can really keep people safe if we're working together!" It sounds like he really doesn't want to be angry with you, Gyre. Don't give him reasons to be angry, he's got this whole thing with his anger...

[sustainer]

Oh Garrot. It's not his responsibility to make you control your anger, sorry man. He is taking that threat/brag as just some more playful flirting, reaching up to fan himself.

"Ohh~ doctor, don't threaten me with a good time~" he purrs, and he sounds utterly in his element. If this big man wants to throw him around a little, he wouldn't mind that at all apparently, and he's grinning as the light of the party begins to fall over them. He'll make his way towards the nearest trashcan now that they're here.

"I know I can keep people safe and keep a secret at the same time," he murmurs conspiratorially, winking up at Garrot. He's at least playing like he doesn't see anything wrong with going past flirting here, grinning all the while.

[daddykong]

Honestly, Garrot loves that Gyre either doesn't interpret his words as a threat or doesn't care. Most people who might get in his pants are either freaked out or fetishizing him, so it's a nice change!

"So can I, but delayed gratification is wonderful." Goodness knows Garrot is used to putting in long hours on his passion projects. "We get to build up a bit more of an appetite." And then he licks his lips, showing off some of those pointy chompers of his like he's a wild animal.

If this aggressive flirting is what it takes to distract Gyre from that baggage, he'll do it gladly. At least when it comes time to pay the piper, they'll be close enough that he could try to have a conversation about whatever that was. Or maybe they'll just cuddle.

[sustainer]

All trace of his earlier coldness is gone, that's for sure. He either represses well or this is exactly the thing he needs. Truthfully, it's both. Truthfully, he's just happy to have found an equilibrium with Garrot at this point, and if it's this kind of equilibrium then hey, at least it's one he's comfortable with. He really doesn't think there's going to be a time to pay the piper as it were. If he did, he might be a little less comfortable with all this.

"Mmmm," he hums softly, tossing his plate and turning back towards Garrot with this wicked smile. "So you're that type?" he asks, and he licks his teeth as well, mirroring Garrot almost subconsciously. They're both animals here, but if the other isn't in all the way yet, then he can accept that.

"I suppose... this is good night then."

[daddykong]

"I guess so, friend." He's emphasizing it because you're his friend now, Gyre, but... is he that type, or is it good night? Garrot isn't actually sure, he's just trying to force them both to acknowledge the rapport and chemistry so they stop yelling at each other for the next two weeks.

"Stay safe out there, Gyre." He nods, a smirk playing at the corner of his smile as he turns to walk away. The words are more of a kind courtesy than a suggestion, but if the elf wants to get the last word, now's his chance.

[sustainer]

He tilts his head at that insistent friend, clearly amused at the way he plays the game. He can't deny there's something here, but he can't promise he won't be at the other's throat eventually either.

He doesn't have any last words when Garrot turns at least, raising a hand in farewell and then watching him make his way back into the crowd. What a strange evening this has been. He's got a lot to think about, and he's vanished from the party only a few moments later.