TEST DRIVE MEME ⚔️️ 4

[avalonmods]

{ QUICK NAV } Premise ⚔️️ Rules ⚔️️ FAQ ⚔️️ Taken ⚔️️ Reserves ⚔️️ Apply ⚔️️ Locations ⚔️️ Bestiary ⚔️️ Top-Levels Only ⚔️️ A ⦿ Soaking in Your Arrival KERPLUNK, SPLASH! Regardless of what you were in the middle of, you and your familiar have been magically pulled into the world of Avalon just above the Bay's chilly waters. After a brief plunge into the Bay, the rush of water filling your ears and soaking up into every creak and crevice of your body, you may need to cough to clear your airways when you rise above the surface. It's paralyzingly cold for a few seconds before you're approached by the Lady of the Lake beneath the water's surface. She puts a vial of a vibrant, glowing red Everwarm* potion to your character's lips. The icy water doesn't feel so icy once consumed and you'll be able to move your limbs enough to swim to shore on your own. She can't stick around to explain, she's got to get this to all the new arrivals! Many of which you'll see plopping in around you. If you can't swim, a handful of helpful ice turtles will scoop you up from beneath and drop you off at the shore. It's a fast process, as they no longer have to collect possessions and pets from drowning in the waters, so they're only needing to go around hitting the ice that keeps forming on the surface with their shells to keep the surface open for the falling arrivals. If anyone tries to ask the Lady of the Lake for directions, she will direct you to Archimedes at the Rent-a-Ride. If anyone with Animal Magic asks the turtles, they will give the full spiel, but very slowly, and they like to get off topic and gossip about other turtles you've never heard of. The shores themselves are littered with new arrivals complaining their way up a staircase carved into the walls of the White Cliffs. There is no railing, so be careful, but if you do fall, be prepared for a mysterious sand hand to reach out of the side of the cliffs to catch you. The hand will pat you atop the head twice before retreating back into the wall. This is the Cliff Beast; despite the name, he is quite friendly. B ⦿ The Caravan to Camelot Once everyone is wrangled up to the top of the White Cliffs, the handsome owner of the Rent-a-Ride, Archimedes, will distribute smart phones, a pair of earbuds, and a winter cloak** and tell them to "Check the Shit Box." The "Shit Box" refers to wardrobe more formally known as the Wardrobe of Finding, a hammerspace-like wardrobe that opens to each person's items and pets when the person touches the handle. It was recently enchanted by Merlin to prevent people from having to fish their waterlogged possessions and pets out of the water with them. From there, Archimedes directs everyone to settle in groups into modernized carriages pulled by horses and gives them a basic explanation of why and how they've been brought to Avalon: The rest of the universe is frozen in time and your character has been brought here by a familiar that was able to bond with them. They'll have to learn magic to help save their own world from destruction, but first they've got to get them to Camelot. It is here that you have the first opportunity to decide who they will be in their new home. You'll have about an hour to wander around here, meet and greet, and pet the horses before it's time to go. These carriages use fae technology that combats weight, so your character will be able to get in regardless of whether they're light as a feather or weigh two tons. The carts have air conditioning when it's hot, heating when it's cold, and a mystical shield to protect from bugs. There is also a mini-bar that pops out of the console with nip bottles. Characters can use their smartphones to connect to Camelot's internet service, avalononline (AOL), to chat with other characters, watch dumb videos, learn about the world, contact Camelot Support (they'll answer any questions they can for you, from how to use a smart phone to where to find quests and resources to learn more about your magic). Be careful if you decide to use your phones while in the caravan-- if you don't use those earbuds and start forcing everyone to listen to your nonsense, Archimedes may make you walk. C ⦿ The Red Spring The journey from the White Cliffs to the City of Camelot is a long one, and the first evening you arrive you'll end up spending at the Red Spring, a booming resort town. Because of the volume of new arrivals and vacationers, inn rooms are assigned two-to-a-room. The rooms have two twin beds, a bathroom, a mini-fridge and microwave, and a TV equipped with a couple of entertaining video games and a few free movies. For the month of February: there are complimentary chocolates placed on the pillows that make you feel warm and fuzzy when you eat them, all the rooms have been temporarily redecorated after hearing about Valentine's Day after an announcement about an upcoming Valentine's concert to be held by the off-worlders. They wanted to celebrate love too, and help the newcomers feel welcome! Unfortunately, this means that the two-person bedrooms only have one bed this month... maybe you can get a roll-away? If you don't want to relax in the room, try taking a dip in the spring for another chance to meet your fellow travelers. The waters have restorative properties that help horses and travelers recover quickly when drunk. It is known to relieve stress, improve energy levels, and mildly accelerate healing. It may be a little chilly when you get out though, so make sure you don't slip rushing back indoors when you get out! The springs are also home to a large training grounds just outside town limits, where there are teachers who will teach basic magic safety and help you discover what kind of magic you have together with other new arrivals. Try target practice, obstacle courses, meditation circles, and other ways to try to figure out just what you can do... if you didn't already have an accidental discovery on the ride there. As the snows give way to rain and the cold persists across Avalon, it may seem as if some of the local businesses are suddenly short-staffed. A favorite spot might have shorter hours, longer wait times. Whatever it is, it seems that there are fewer Avalonians as the days go on. It is not long before there are signs posted outside local businesses and every clinic, there is an illness striking the populace and adventurers seem to be immune. While the healers can cure this malady, they are short on supplies and some of them are not easy to obtain. All are urged to take up a task and gather these ingredients. Anyone who does obtain one or more of the required ingredients will be given a Fairy-blessed Tincture of Wellbeing from one of the faeries who stayed behind after the tournament. It is said to bring healing no matter where you are when you sprinkle it on the ground in front of you. (Note: The tincture will teleport the nearest healing mage to your location. This information is not included with the tincture... surprise!) A ⦿ Ingredient One: A Can of Sprite Sprites can be found in and around Avalon, and thankfully so. The first task is to obtain a small can of magic dust from a sprite's wings. Now an adventurer may think to capture and take this by force, but be wary: sprites always travel in packs and will be so inclined to curse any would-be attackers dance till they drop, literally. Sprites are mischievous sorts with a wry sense of humor and can be quite fond a flower which grows near the Red Springs called the Cinnabar Paper Bush. Bring them a bouquet and beg for their cooperation, but be cautious of breathing in the flower's pollen-- the sprites will not warn your character that it's a potent ingredient in probability spells, so breathing it in may cause sudden repeated visions of 15 seconds of a potential future based on every choice your character could make in a particular situation. Getting out of the pollen's effects takes a full day of going through visions of parallel possibilities if there's no one to help you, and the sprites will be long gone by then. You'll need another adventurer to use their magic to get you out of this or prevent the pollen from spreading... good luck. B ⦿ Ingredient Two: Deez Nuts Within the Brocéliande there grows a certain tree. Even in winter, this tree produces tiny star shaped nuts that when ground into a powder are a key ingredient in many healing tinctures. However, the nuts are coveted by the wildlife for they taste quite sweet when eaten straight from the tree. Adventurers are tasked with entering the woods and retrieving baskets full of these tiny nuts. A warning was given to not go unarmed, those animals can be very protective of their food supply and they are rumored to be coveted by the Bear Fir, who won't hesitate to come for you. A warning to the wise: do not eat them yourself. They can be quite tempting. A tiny call will induce the desire to devour all of them, burrowing deep within your conscious. Not only would an adventurer fail their task but they would fall gravely ill for a period of two days. With these obstacles in mind, it may be best to team up and go at this task together to make sure everyone comes out alive and well. C ⦿ Ingredient Three: Wait, isn't that a Pokémon? The hills to the south-east of the Red Spring are home to the elusive Hill Trolls, who never leave their hills, but like to engage with any traveler who does come through. Most try to avoid them as they are extremely rude in every way. However, for this particular remedy, there is special bluegrass known as poliwag grass, so named because the seer who discovered this unique grass had seen the creatures it is named for in an alternate world and found them endearing. The catch? Only the Hill Trolls know now wherein the hills the small patches of this grass can be found. Adventurers are tasked with entering the hills, engaging the Trolls, and requesting a guide to the grass. Avalonians will advise doing anything the troll asks of you, it’s the only way to appease them and get the prize. Characters will be set about various household and yard chores by the Hill Trolls, who will lead them to believe that this grass will take several days journey to reach and they simply can not leave their home and yard in such a state when on a long trip like that. Make sure to complete all your tasks, though, try not to be too angry when once their yard and home are spotless the Hill Troll produces a satchel of poliwag grass straight from their cupboard. They didn’t say you had to go on the trip with them and they will need to replenish their supply after, so they're not apologizing for anything. A video is sent to everyone's devices, a strong magic spell making certain that it opens. Morganna's face appears. Morganna, after all, is to be listened to when she speaks. She seems to be looking at her nails as the recording starts, not looking at her captive audience.

”"As infamous as Arthur and Merlin are, there are many magics they are unfamiliar with. They live in the realm of basic magics, the ones you all have touched and trifled with. But there are skills you will need in the future that require something a little stronger. Now if you came to me seeking spells, I would ask a fair price, dears... but it is my universe you are all saving too, so I will offer you a taste." She finally looks directly into the screen. Despite that it's just a recording, it looks as if she's looking directly into your soul. She sees you even without you responding. Her lips curl up in a little smile, friendly and yet mischievious. "Magic is stronger when more than one person performs it. Where you would be able to toss fire, you could create a fire tornado or rip the earth until it spits the fires of hell up as lava. To perform this kind of magic, you must be entirely in sync with your partners. Of one mind, of one movement. Open the attachment and it will place a memory of how to perform Synchronic Magic with a partner into your mind. It will still take practice, of course. Baby steps."

Magic-infused technology is a hell of a thing-- those who listen after the video ends and open up the attachment will find themselves rapidly flooded with what amounts to an instructional video and a visual sample of witches moving exactly in sync. After a little finger painting on each other's face and collar bones and some deep meditation while performing the spell, the caster of the spell will have complete control over the movements of the person the spell is cast upon. For the duration of the spell, the person who the spell was cast upon will mentally reside in the caster's head outside of their body. Their body will do anything the caster's does. For this particular version of the spell to work, it requires the consent of the person it's being cast upon, though there are other forms of the spell that do not that are not. With that knowledge, get practicing. A ⦿ We Succeed Together When a goddess gives instructions to learn something, you learn it, and so some of the locals have set up meditation tents at one of Camelot City's parks. The tents are filled with incense, steam, and have a spell cast on them to provide relaxing sounds-- babbling brook, yoga music, rain on the ocean, a crackling fireplace, the cries of your enemies, the relaxing sound of change falling from your favorite plinko machine... It will respond to your emotions and find the sound that's most relaxing to you to help you clear your mind. If you trust the person you're with, the spell will go smoothly and you'll be able to perform the much simpler practice spell provided in the tent: a shadow dance. Follow the dance steps around the circle on the floor of the tent; shadows will begin dancing along the walls of the tent outside of their light source. Your shadows will be able to separate from your feet and travel without you once the dance is completed. It will return after completing whatever task you need from it. If you need some help developing your trust in the other person, try playing a game of twenty questions or partaking in some of the sparkling ginger shots in front of you-- they've got a heated kick to them that's sure to warm you up and make you fire out a secret to the person you're sharing the tent with. B ⦿ We Fail Apart If you aren't perfectly in sync with your partner to cast Synchronic Magic, all kinds of things can go wrong. People who do not trust each other may end up accidentally sealing the tents shut and trapping themselves inside until they tell each other a secret they've told no one else, thus forcing them to trust each other. People believe the exact opposite at their core could end up temporarily body swapping with their partner until they wipe off the body paint and break the spell. And of course, even if you're completely on the same page and the person controlling both bodies has two left feet, a mistake in the shadow dance could cause the shadows to enter your eyes, turning both of your vision to complete darkness until you've been in sunlight for about 15 minutes straight. I hope you weren't practicing at night. C ⦿ Loss and Gain After performing the Synchronic Magic, magicians of all kinds are going to feel a little strange. It's a magic outside of their field of expertise used to perform further magics, after all, and they've shared their essence with another person to perform it. There's a chance that characters are going to feel very alone after being separated from the synchronic magic. Alone, tired, and wanting to feel connected again even if you're normally the lone wolf type. Synchronic magic makes you feel connected to others in a way that's hard to do otherwise, and without it it leaves a sense of loss and disconnect. It's not a side-effect that was discussed ahead of time, but the citizens of Camelot have prepared for it for anyone who wishes to stick around after their spellcasting. After the magic is done, at the center of the tented area, everyone is invited to gather around a huge, prismatic bonfire taking place in the center of the park that the tents had been set up in. The bonfire is filled with flames of all colors, like a prism reflecting light and warmth, and acts as a beacon for casters' shadows to find their owners and reconnect with them. It also is enchanted to encourage affectionate feelings. This may inspire people to be more... touch-friendly than normal, wanting to hug and hold onto or simple be shoulder-to-shoulder with the people around them. These feelings can easily be fought even if they're present, but fulfilling them will help to eliminate the sense of loss from the synchronic spell ending. At the end of the night, little rainbow fireflies will begin to fly away from the flames, having been hatched within them, and fly off into the night as the flames turn to embers, and then to charcoal. It is said that if you catch a rainbow firefly, you can make a wish on it, and when let go they will take those wishes to the heavens with them. Some wishes may actually be granted, so if your character has a wish, submit it here. MOD NOTES: • All test drive prompts are open to anyone in the game at any time to create your own logs with, but this post should have top-levels by potential new characters only. Current characters may reply to any threads, but should not top-level comment on this post. • If your application is accepted, you may accept TDM threads as game canon as long as both players consent. Characters may begin threading as soon as their journal is accepted to the communities. • If nothing here tickles your fancy, try one of this month's Quests for your TDM prompt. • The first "Arrival" prompts are present on every TDM, but contain seasonal tweaks for flavor. All other prompts will change monthly. (This month, please check updated method of inventory collection at the Rent-a-Ride and the "February Special" rooms at the Red Spring.) • The Shadow Dance Ritual is a form of advanced dark magic; this means that yes, after significant practice, a dark magic user may be able to do this on their own with only their own shadow. Even if your character isn't a dark mage, they can do a ritual to perform out-of-discipline magic. More information on rituals and how to unlock them will come in the future! • Please comment with wishes regardless of new/current member status if you want to participate! :) • Questions about this TDM's content? Comment here! If you have a question about the game at-large, please head over to the FAQ. *This Everwarm does not count toward your potion collection for those who wish to take up potion brewing. You must obtain Everwarm from the Elphame Trader's to count. **Jackets come in a variety of neutral colors, enchanted with a fit-adjustment spell that will adjust to your character's size.

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felix hugo fraldarius | fire emblem: three houses

[fwaldawius]

caravan

( he doesn't mind the cloak--- if anything, it makes it easier for him to slink into his seat in the carriage and almost hide his face as he slips the earbuds in. he's not particularly afraid of embracing whatever methodologies of improving his skill with a sword either, and that includes the fancy smart phone. easy enough to plug them in without fear of potentially harming himself or finding himself in some kind of weird trap, too. everyone has been kind, and even the strange creature that came from the wall was as well. but that doesn't mean this world is full of peace, especially after that explanation from archimedes.

but his personal thoughts can be kept quiet for now. felix pulls up the first video that seems relevant... and just. stares. and watches.

and then starts to chuckle.

then? completely break out in a laugh.

sorry to those who might be nearby. it's just... he hasn't had a lot to laugh about in a long time. )


red spring I

( okay, so now felix is really leery of everything. the single bed? the overall color scheme? the... fluffiness of it all??? this is a level of gaudiness that he can't stand. he's tempted to back out, find some other place that looks more ordinary (read: drab) and enjoy his peace. no, he will not be going over to the bed and eating a chocolate. he actually wants to turn his ass around and get the heck out before anything really stupid happens to him.

like, for instance... open the door and run into someone. that'd be a problem.

for the record, his face is as red as the room. )


red spring II

( ironic that his familiar looks like one of those awful beasts from home, but it's a lot more friendly than he initially expected. but it's more than happy to settle on felix's folded towel as he decides to take advantage of the spring. as he slides into the water from the side and closes his eyes, felix immediately feels the healing properties as they soothe his muscles, but not so much anything else--- he's quite aware when someone else makes their presence known, even if they don't know they've done it.

slowly opening one eye, the swordsman hums in thought. )

Trying to sneak about?


wildcard

( /shrug )

red spring

[apshot]

[ Or maybe run into someone quite literally as he opens the door. That someone being a cranky teenage boy that is kind of struggling now that his innate ability is just up and gone. ]

Ow! Fuck! Watch where the hell you're going!

[ And maybe get out of the way. Bakugou doesn't care about this gaudy shit. He just wants somewhere to crash and make it all go away for a couple of hours. Maybe. Or maybe he'll trash the room. Hard to say. ]

[fwaldawius]

( the worst thing that could happen to a flustered man who desperately looking for an escape, is for someone to be basically blocking the door. also, instead of trying to push through bakugou, felix chooses the other option: to back up and go on the defense.

especially because man, he's. he's really aggressive, even with the poor timing. )

There was nothing to watch before, other than a door! ( scowling, he's just happy he didn't get his hand or wrist hurt. )

Wait, is this your room?

[apshot]

[ The hell is there to be so flustered about? Bakugou doesn't get it. Yeah the room is pretty crappy. There's an obvious theme to it. But that doesn't mean shit to them. Or, rather, it doesn't have to. ]

Obviously this is my room. Why else would I be barging into it? You think I make random calls or some shit?

[fwaldawius]

I don't know. ( bristling, felix shrugs and points toward the bed. ) There's only one of them, so they must've made a mistake if they put two people in here.

( not like he'd share a bed with anyone at this point. or ever. maybe. )

Are all the other rooms full already...?

( lots of questions, as felix clicks his tongue in irritation and folds his arms across his chest. )

[apshot]

[ Upon hearing that, Bakugou pauses. Takes a look at the bed. Then continues to shove his hands into his pockets. ]

It's probably not a mistake.

[ More than likely done on purpose, given the décor. Now what Katsuki can't figure out is why. ]

If it bothers you so much then sleep on the damn floor.

[fwaldawius]

No way.

( he's not going to sleep on the floor. immediately, he moves back to that ridiculous looking bed, ignoring the flowers on the ground as he strides through them. )

But are you okay with sharing a bed with someone you don't know?

[apshot]

I can sleep on the floor too. Honestly I don't give a damn about it.

[ It's not like he hasn't slept on a futon before anyway. Just give him a couple of pillows and he'll yank that blanket off of the bed. ]

[fwaldawius]

( well, there are chairs. if the boy wanted the bed, felix could probably make do with those gaudy looking things. )

No, don't bother. ( moving over to one of the red and gold upholstered pieces of furniture, he immediately takes a seat and crosses one leg over the other. )

You don't snore, do you?

[apshot]

[ Well Katsuki isn't nice enough to offer twice. It's once and once only. So he'll plop down on the bed with a huff. ]

The hell should I know. Do I listen to myself when I'm asleep?

Red spring I

[lovesopendoors]

[There's a loud, totally surprised sound from a young woman, who barely dodges being hit by that door when she just happens to be passing by it. She doesn't seem to mind too much though! She's pretty used to things suddenly just happening.

Anna looks at the guy like she's a little worried about him. Why is he walking away from that room in such a rush?]

Hello. Everything okay? Are you okay?

[fwaldawius]

( oh... sorry anna. felix, however, is certainly less than sorry! but he'll still huff as he shakes his head, closes his eyes, does his best to get the sight of all that valentines-related stuff out of his head. )

No, not okay. ( he's not feeling particularly up to explaining why, but hey. maybe she'll get it. ) Just doesn't seem like the right room for me. There has to be another one that's less...

( and after opening his eyes, he rolls them. )

... less. Just less. Tell me you've seen one.

[lovesopendoors]

[She's fine, just more used to doors closing to her face than them opening like that. At least he seems to be physically fine, so that's a great start! Not that it makes her worry much less with all of those reactions from him. What's going on?]

What? Really? Why? What's wrong with it? [He doesn't need to answer any questions because Anna walks closer without caring about things like personal space at all--] Oh, I haven't seen any of these rooms yet. Less what?

[She takes a look inside the room and winces like that's the most awkward thing here so far. There are times when she'd think the room is amazing but not today, not in most company! Or well it kind of is but she is also not looking for a wedding suite????]

Okay, I totally get it now. Maybe we'll find something less like this.

[fwaldawius]

They're... very unsettling.

( first off, the idea that he'd be rooming with anyone with the decorations like that, with a stranger that he doesn't know? what would they think about him! second, the implications of them all? what he really wished for was a dummy to train against, or at least a good sparring partner.

that would be pretty neat. )

Thank goodness. ( if she didn't, then he'd be even more worried. ) Ah, was this the first one you checked so far... were you also asked to stay in there?

caravan

[bloodyhell]

[ Zagreus, for his part, is the opposite. He's not sure what his phone is, no idea how to use it, tried once, possibly broke it in the process (it keeps flashing some kind of warning at him?), and immediately put it away in his very stylish new cloak. Anyway, he'd rather talk to people. Even the unpleasant ones, like Archimedes.

Now, he's not rude enough to go interrupting someone who's deliberately plugged their ears (unless that person is family, in which case they deserve the torment), but when someone's outright laughing like that? He's rude enough to invite himself in on the fun.

Zagreus scoots closer on the caravan seat and leans over to see what it is that has his otherwise stoic travel companion suddenly so amused, but he can't quite see the screen at this angle, and he isn't about to make physical contact with someone who hasn't even introduced himself. He asks loudly instead, overcompensating for the ear plugs. ]

I didn't realize there was anything fun on those screens. Mine was all ominous warnings about evil knights trying to destroy our worlds and ear damage at loud volumes.

[fwaldawius]

It's hard to get worked up about something we can't currently control.

( though it hurts to think about losing his friends simply because of those evil knights, and not being able to do much about it right now. he won't argue that it weighs on him. no matter how good he is with a sword, it can't change their situation--- and thus, he has to find something to laugh about. even if the technology to him is foreign, it's... better than nothing. better than a book.

but zagreus seems decent enough to share the video with. )

Here. Shouldn't be too loud.

( unplugging his headphones should let him listen to it, as he tilts it in his direction. )

Have you ever fought anything using those... ah, skills?

[bloodyhell]

[ Zagreus feels the opposite, actually. He has no problem at all getting worked up about what he can't control. It's something of a living for him, these days. But he's not the type to get angry about it. They're in a carriage, moving away from the lake and towards a town. That's enough progress for him. Especially when there's company to get to know. A break now and then won't slow him down.

And this one is kind enough to share a source of entertainment with him. Zagreus leans in further to watch the video. The sound doesn't much matter to him. The video says it all. That poor kid. Zagrus chuckles, though it's more in sympathy than embarrassment. ]

I have, sadly. The first time I picked up a spear, I imagine I looked horribly similar to that. I tripped over my own feet at least once, as I recall. It's a wonder Achilles didn't throw his hands up in defeat that day. Though I suppose there was still some hope for me in his eyes. I was always better with a sword than anything.

[ He's still watching the video as he rattles all of this off and it's... still going?? The boy has heart, Zagreus will give him that. What even is he fighting with? It's not a spear, or a javelin. Actually, it doesn't look like any kind of polearm. ]

...Is that a curtain rod?

red spring boiiii

[areadbhoar]

[ Though not a new arrival himself, Dimitri is well aware that freshly arrived otherworlders are on their way to the city, and to say he's a little anxious about who might be among them would be an understatement. Regardless of who he might find, however, it would be better for him to meet them ahead of arriving in the city, right? Assuming he finds a familiar and friendly face, anyway. If that's not the case, well...he'll cross that bridge if he comes to it.

That said, he's none to enthused himself about the prospect of rooming with a stranger, and he's still blissfully unaware of the change in room theming. It is what it is, and with his key in hand, he heads for his assigned room.

Before he can enter, however, there's a whoosh as the door flies open, and if that weren't surprising enough, the face on the other side is absolutely familiar. Even if this was the exact reason Dimitri had made the trip to the springs, in the moment he finds himself wholly unprepared to process Felix's presence.

But he's here. Felix is here. ]

Felix? It's — you're here!

[ Yes, well spotted, but he's hung up on this one fact for the moment, somehow hopeful and gravely worried all at once. ]

🥰

[fwaldawius]

( that voice. that face! what starts as shock and recognition turns into wariness and hesitation. )

You're here too? ( voice quiet, felix turns around. he takes a few steps back into the room, facing down toward the ground. the trail of flowers now seems like they're mocking him in some way. the implication of the two of them both being assigned to the same room at this particular inn room makes his stomach flip flop. what does it mean? what can it mean?

he bristles. )

If this is the afterlife, then I must've been cursed with the worst outcome.

( or the best. but he wouldn't be so blatantly obvious in that regard, as he moves toward one of the chairs. he doesn't know what to say when all he can do is feel. )

[areadbhoar]

[ Taken aback as he is by Felix's, presence, Dimitri almost doesn't register the meaning behind his words, calling this an afterlife. It's only been a couple of weeks, and yet Dimitri is so relieved by a familiar face that his footing feels more solid than it did before. Strange, how not that long ago, he would have recoiled at the thought of seeing any familiar faces.

But then it all starts to catch up with him, and his brows draw together in concern. Afterlife? He couldn't mean...but no, that wouldn't make any sense. His comrades were still all alive and well back home, and if what he's been told is true, time back there has frozen. ]

What are you talking about? This is no afterlife. Are you alright?

[ Well, relatively speaking...is Felix ever okay??? ]

[fwaldawius]

I'm as okay as I can be.

( felix sighs, as he turns back around to stare at dimitri. he looks... well. worried. that already has felix a little suspicious? or maybe that's not the right feeling for what he should be experiencing right now, but it's. it's hard to process it. even after all they've gone through. he should be kinder. he should be a little less vitriolic.

but that's just how he is. )

... did you plan this, for us to be in this room? Together?

( he stares at the boar with some contempt. )

[areadbhoar]

This room...?

[ It's only then when Felix draws attention to it that Dimitri at last turns his attention to the room behind him, his tightly drawn brows flying up only a moment later when he spots...are those...rose petals? And the bed...

Though he does his best to smother his surprise with a cough, there's no helping the color in his cheeks. ]

Of course not. Sylvain isn't somewhere nearby hoping to catch us in an amusing joke, is he?

[ HE WOULD 100% NOT BE SURPRISED ]