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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Lambo | Katekyo Hitman Reborn | Cognitive | OTA

[boku_wa_lambo]

⦿ The Caravan to Camelot
Lambo sighs once he's reached the tops of the Cliffs, face mostly pink from failing to hold back tears upon his falling down the stairs one time too many, being scared of the Cliff Beast and just from being generally embarrassed. Any trace of distress is completely gone as he's given new toys and a warm cloak. His earbuds have been shoved into his hair and he's playing with his phone before Archimedes has finished talking. From the wardrobe he pulls out a bag of wrapped candies, his family ring, a pink grenade, a large purple bazooka and a soggy and utterly unappetizing croquette.

"Gotta stay calm..." He mumbles, voice cracking as the discovery of his snack being bloated and ruined by the lake-water opens the flood-gate of tears and snot. Lambo is definitely having a full-on breakdown in front of the wardrobe, so feel free to just kick him aside or try to calm him down so there can be some semblance of quiet on the carriage-ride to Camelot.

⦿ The Red Spring

Inn Rooms
At some point during the journey to Camelot, Lambo had fallen asleep which meant he was a ball of energy by the time the Inn was reached. Whoever is sharing his room will be met with no chocolates as Lambo has either hidden them in his afro or eaten them, likely the latter as there is chocolate smeared on his lips. Valentine's day is lost to him as he's five, but he can't ignore chocolate when it's just sitting there. He's also jumping on the bed. "Ah! Get out! You didn't tell Lambo-san the password!"

1. Dip in the spring
Left alone in the room long enough, Lambo will grow bored and likely wander off to take a dip in the spring. He hums and splashes about a little, giggling as makes bubbles in the water and occasionally, accidentally and unintentionally sends out thought to others. They're clipped and with no context. Anyone else in the spring might hear, 'Stinky bubbles bwahahah!' or any number of foods, such as ice cream, hamburger or shortcake. If anyone has overheard him singing or talking to himself, they can certainly confront him about these thoughts.

2. Dip in the spring
On his way out of the spring, he does in fact slip, fall and land face-first on the ground. He's shaking from the cold and his towel has slipped off and gotten soaked. Not down and out yet, Lambo stands up and as he ties his towel back on, notices a white figure just at the doors leading back into the inn from the spring. The figure starts to approach and Lambo begins talking to it.

"Stupid, you have no towel! You don't wear a kimono to the springs." He points and cackles at the figure, approaching with an air of superiority. "It's okay, Lambo-san will give you his." Because his smells like farts and is soaking wet, and that means he'll get to run around naked, which is always fun. As soon as he's close enough he freezes and realizes the figure has no face and that has scared Lambo into silence. His bottom lip trembles and then the figure turns around, drops it's kimono and moons him. "Ahh!" Lambo jumps out of his skin and too frightened to move, watches as the creature spreads it's butt cheeks apart to reveal an eyeball. Having successfully scared the child, the figure disappears. "Silly ghost! You don't scare Lambo-san! Next time I see you I will poke your eye. Butthole eye!" It seems Lambo combats his fear by being loud, defensive and quickly follows the shirime's example. That's right, this little five year old takes the opportunity to drop his towel and moon anyone he sees in the hallway before taking off in a fit of giggles. Someone ought to tell him that sort of thing is inappropriate.

⦿ Wildcard
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[tsuyoi_ame]

Yamamoto had made a trip to the Spring to use the training ground and see if any of the other guardians had shown up because he needs to be busy, simple as that. Once he's done training and walking through meeting with new arrivals, he decides to take a dip in the spring.

Because he can, then he hears a familiar voice and blinks, because it sounds like it's in his head?

He peeks into the spring, sees Lambo, and has to start chuckling as random foods are fed into his brain by the young hitman.

"Yo Lambo! Did you just get here?" He steps in with, wide grin and a happy demeanor. Things are going to get a lot louder back at their rooms now. He can see it coming.

[boku_wa_lambo]

"Yes. Lambo-san doesn't know how, but maybe he'll remember if he gets grapes...?" He's always hungry, but that's not the point. His right eye closes and he crosses his arms, thinking himself very sly. Of course he doesn't know how he got here or even why, but he'll pretend to forget after he gets some juicy grapes.

[tsuyoi_ame]

Yamamoto chuckles, ending it with a soft inhalation he flashes that wide grin.

"Okay, but you got to get dressed first then we'll go find you some grapes, how's that sound?" And go find Tsuna, because it is already been determined that of all of them, he is definitely the best equipped to deal with Lambo, though for now, Yamamoto will try his best.

[boku_wa_lambo]

"Or gumdrops and ice cream or gumdrops in ice cream." Lambo leaves the water, shivering slightly and leads Yamamoto to an adjacent room where his cow-print onesie is being kept. He clumsily dries himself off and dances into his usual attire before turning to the Rain Guardian, eyes wide and expectant.

[tsuyoi_ame]

Yamamoto lets out another of those chuckles, propping his hands behind his head since Lambo seems to have the whole getting dressed thing covered and is quickly devolving into a rather eclectic set of foods.

"Okay, if you can eat it without getting a tummyache." He muses, though, maybe not so if they have that available he supposes it can't hurt to let him have it along with the grapes, what's the worst that could happen, it's just some sugar.

Caravan

[recommendations]

Momo is a little preoccupied, trying to figure out how she's supposed to carry a bō staff, shield, encyclopedia, leotard, boots, and a set of nesting dolls, without any sort of bag to keep them in. So she doesn't notice her familiar, a mischievous little bug yōkai, sneaking over to the nearby crying child and taking advantage of his distraught state to snip off a lock of his curly hair. Luckily, she's run into the kamikiri's haircutting tendencies before now, so as soon as she hears the telltale 'snip!' sound, she looks up, eyes going wide as she drops the items she had pulled out of the wardrobe and runs to yank her familiar out of reach of the young boy.

"Choki-kun, no! Ohmygosh, I am so sorry!"

[boku_wa_lambo]

At the snipping of his hair, Lambo proceeds to cry louder and throws the soggy croquette at the creature. It likely hits Momo as well and because he hadn't meant that it just creates even more waterworks.

"Bad Choki-kun!" He scrambles to his feet and moves over to Momo and reaches for the familiar with the intent to hit it, but only manages to smear soggy mashed potatoes on the young lady's leg.

[recommendations]

Thankfully, Momo has her arms full trying to restrain her misbehaving familiar and doesn't notice the soggy potatoes on her pant leg just yet. They're already ruined with damp and sand, what's a little side dish to add to the fun?

"I swear, this familiar business really isn't fair..." Then, to the poor young boy, Momo crouches down to make sure he's alright.

"Are you okay? I'm sorry if my familiar frightened you."

[boku_wa_lambo]

Aside from being all snotty and flushed from crying, he's just fine and the snipping of his hair is already mostly gone from his mind.

"Lambo-san wasn't frightened! Choki-kun looks funny." He has no idea what a familiar is, and he's never seen anything like that before.

[recommendations]

Momo doesn't really have much experience with young children, not having any younger siblings herself, so when she speaks to the boy, it's in the same tone of voice that she would speak to someone her own age, or to an adult.

"Yes, he's a kamikiri. He's... not as well behaved as I would like. I'll have to do something to correct that."

Dip in the Spring - 2

[theskyaccepts]

[Tsuna knows that voice. Knows it all too well, and instinct takes over at this point as he rushes to find his Lightening Guardian and hopefully stop whatever chaos has resulted from his appearing here.

(Which is something he's not happy about. He would appreciate it if whatever is causing this would not involve kids.)

He can't even register the shirime right now.]

Lambo! You can't do stuff like that! You'll catch a cold!

[boku_wa_lambo]

Eh... Tsuna?

[ Lambo lets go of his butt cheeks and excitedly scampers over to Tsuna, pointing at the space where the odd ghost had been. ] Did you see? You saw it! He had an eyeball in his butt!

[theskyaccepts]

[As Lambo scampers over, Tsuna is going to grab something, most likely a towel to wrap him up and keep him warm. Mostly he's just relieved that Lambo hasn't started a chase (although now that he's thought that...a boss's job is never done).]

I just saw you. Where did you come from?

[Eyeball butts are not what he wants to think about right now.]

[boku_wa_lambo]

[ Lambo giggles and stands still enough to be given a towel, but if it's his cold, wet one on the ground then the boss will find him extra slippery. ]

A carriage and then a cliff and then a big lake.

[theskyaccepts]

[As long as he's covered and not mooning everyone for the time being.]

Was anyone else with you? Or has it just been you?

caravan

[rediscovering]

[ Zuko's been at the shores, searching the new arrivals for his uncle, and anyone else he knows he guesses, but really just... his uncle... to no avail. He's put out, grouchy, and already just wanting to go back to his stupid new home here. The last thing he's really in the mood for is a crying kid, which does not escape his notice, but the dour teenager doesn't act to help him. He means to just move past him and head to a carriage right away, but fate would not have it be so easy.

It so happens that Zuko's accompanied by his own mischievous familiar — well, maybe not so mischievous as much as... selfish... and careless... and just misbehaving. Much like its master, at times, perhaps. While Zuko doesn't care about Lambo's tears, neither does his familiar, Zunyan, who's not so much interested in his tears as it is in his food... One man's trash is another dragon's treasure. Except, who said it was trash?! Maybe Lambo wants that soggy snack still?! Too bad, as a small red dragon, no bigger than a ferret, zips stealthily toward him and leaps through the air before the boy's face like a flash, with a small flap of its wings for dramatic flair, and takes a huge chunk of the soggy croquette in its little fangs with it, leaving the poor kid little more than a handful of wet crumbs. Zuko, in his haste to avert his attention from the child's tantrum, conveniently missed that, and stops in his tracks as his dragon returns to his heels with its stolen treat. He leans down to take the 2/3rds of a crumbling croquette out of the dragon's mouth, but it dashes in a circle around his feet to avoid capture and chew it hastily while it still can, like playing the unfortunate "what's in your mouth" game with a greedy, stubborn puppy. Clearly, this is the guy to talk to if Lambo wants to hold this rude little dragon accountable for its crimes. The pair has definitely not helped the situation. ]

What— Zun, what is that...? Hey! Don't eat it faster, you— dragon— Give me that...!

[boku_wa_lambo]

[ Lambo may have been in a full-on fit, but he did not miss the little red dragon and the way it had just made off with his soggy croquette. ]

Wahh! No, give that back to Lambo-san!

[ He would have tried to eat it himself and runs up to try and stop the familiar's circling, probably thwarting Zuko's attempts to catch and see just what it is it's eating. ]

[rediscovering]

[ The dragon notices Lambo approaching before Zuko does, and is now eating frantically, leaving a trail of crumbs of this croquette that was much too big for its mouth. It's not even eating all of it! It's losing big bits while it chews like mad because it's too greedy! What a waste! Lambo's call catches Zuko's attention, who spins around with a scowl. Oh, for real...? It stole the food from a little kid, that kid who was crying a second ago? It wasn't something it found in the garbage? Fuck. This familiar had too much in common with Zuko, but clearly gave even fewer fucks than the fire prince if it's stealing from distraught children... Zuko grumbles, and looks back to the dragon, who's now trying to escape two pairs of grasping hands. It still has about 1/4 of the croquette in its mouth, but when Lambo starts circling Zuko's ankles along with the dragon, in hot pursuit, it means to protect what little it has left of its stolen treasure. It slips between both boys' legs, lacing itself deftly away from four grabbing hands, and then flaps its wings open and takes flight. It hovers for a fraction of a second above Lambo's face before then sinking its claws into Zuko's back, none too softly, and scrambles up onto the boy's shoulder, chewing the last of the croquette with little crumbs and gobs of dragon spit falling out of its mouth, speckling Zuko's now wet shoulder. Zuko groans at its grossness and shoos the thing off him, which takes flight again, hovering just above Lambo once more. It even has the gall to look its victim in the eye after such a dirty trick. Jerk dragon.

Zuko, on the other hand, wants to be apologetic, but, uh, what can he do...? The snack is gone. The deed is done. He's still bent over from the chase, but in defeat, just fully kneels down, surrounded by stray crumbs, squatting to be more on Lambo's level. Well, this is awkward.

What's even more awkward, is that when Lambo calls himself by name, a lightbulb turns on in Zuko's brain. Cow-print, horns, possibly five years old? He's heard of Lambo. But he can't tell him that. He once knew Gokudera and Yamamoto quite well, under entirely different circumstances, but the three boys were very close friends not so long ago. And as such, right now, here in Avalon, he's in deep shit with the mafia for knowing too much as someone outside the family. So meeting anyone has been a lot more nerve-wracking ever since Gokudera attacked him over it, but meeting a confirmed mafioso he knows he shouldn't know... Oh, no... Never more awkward. He's never been afraid of talking to a child. But this is no normal kid. This kid is dangerous, has lightning powers, Yamamoto had told him, which strikes the firebender as the epitome of danger, at least by the magic in his own world. Zuko does not want to ruffle Lambo's feathers even more, having no clue what to expect now... But this is still absurd. ]

Uhh... S-Sorry? He's, um—

[ You gonna insult a dragon, kid? Zun gives its master a harsh stare, still hovering midair above them. ]

He's sorry, too.

[ False. That is clearly the face of a dragon with no regrets. ]

[boku_wa_lambo]

[ He gasps and grabs the chunks and crumbs that have fallen in the little dragon's haste and eats them directly off of the ground. They're not good, a little gritty, ridiculously mushy, but they're still his. ]

That was mama's croquette!! Lambo-san demands more.

[ The tiny mafioso states, as he very unthreateningly shoves a finger up his nose. ]

[rediscovering]

[ Zuko is stunned. He’s literally physically taken aback, frozen, at a loss for words, watching this kid eat the crumbs off the ground like an animal. Even the actual animal didn’t go for them! Zun abandoned those crumbs so it’s fair game, but... why...?! Is this kid starving like a pauper or something?! The fire prince skips a beat in responding to the child’s command, but... he obliges. ]

I’ll, uh... I’ll buy you something else?

[ He pushes against his knees as he stands, shooting a wild and bewildered look at Lambo. He said it was made by his mama; Zuko can’t replace that. He doesn’t have much money but... he feels honor bound to this now. All because his dumb dragon. Oy vey. ]

Inn room

[littlestbaskerville]

Lily was already super tired from the day. So she she was ready to take a nap in her room and relax. As she came to the door she heard the yelling and looked at the person from the source. A long stare, the cat on her shoulder and Bandersnatch at her side as she frowned. "Who are you even?"

Not even listening she tried to get into the room.

[boku_wa_lambo]

"I am Lambo-san! And you didn't tell me the password!" He stops his bouncing on the bed long enough to says as much and then, despite how carefully he climbs down, still tumbles on the floor before righting himself. Dusting himself off, he marches right up to her and points, waiting for the password.

[littlestbaskerville]

Password?? Lily frowned more and folded her arms over her chest. This kid was playing with the wrong...kid. She puffed out her chest as Bandersnatch moved in front of her not sure who this child was. A deep growl rumbled in his chest.

"I don't need a password!"

[boku_wa_lambo]

"B-but this is Lambo-san's room." That's a big... dog? He reaches into his hair and pulls out a candy, offering it up to Bandersnatch or Lily, whoever will take it.