hadriel_logs | Event Post: Dreamwalker the Second

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Event Post: Dreamwalker the Second

Who: All characters participating in the event
What: The event log for the second half of the Dreamwalker Part Two event
Where: All over the city!
When: October 23rd-29th
Warnings: All different kinds of dreams falling under Fear, Love, Confusion, and Tranquility

It was over - at least, it seemed to be. The dreams stopped, and maybe you were a little disappointed, or maybe you were just relieved. Maybe, though, you noticed that only four of the gods had been influencing you. Sure, that might have been it, but was there really a chance of that? So, just for a few days, you slept (or didn't sleep) normally.

Until it started again. Those deep, unavoidable sleeps, taking you into vivid and emotional dreams. This time, the other four gods are getting in on the act. Expect some nightmares,
some embarrassingly schmoopy dreams - or dreams that don't make sense, or dreams that leave you calm and centered. You can't force these dreams to be anything but what they are,
so you might as well give in and enjoy the ride. Maybe it won't be so bad.

And of course, there are visitors this time, too. Just when you thought it might be safe to have a candy-colored dream about your secret crush, well... turn around and they might be standing right there, wondering what the hell is going on. By now, people know what to expect, but that doesn't give them any better control over things. Let's hope there's no good blackmail material in these dreams.

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[She gets as far as the word "nugalope" before he starts losing it again, propping himself up on his staff to stop from collapsing.]

The name is even worse! It literally just keeps happening!

[But now he wants to see it up close, and he might have just the spell for it.]

Okay, do you need it to like, stop moving, be smaller, or both? Because I got biz in the old arsenal for all of it.

Well, I didn't name it! [ She retorts, indignant... but, the laughter is infectious, and she snorts. ] It is ridiculous, isn't it?

[ It looks insane and its name is insane. Who created this abomination?? ]

Er... stop moving, I think? Part of its utility is the size.

[ For bowling down demons and things, you know. ]

That doesn't make it not stupid!

[He's still chuckling as he unhooks the Umbra Staff from his arm, jogging ahead after her until it's in view and stopped again.]

Alright, alright, I got this. You're still gonna have to have a contingency plan when this is done, though, it's just gonna buy you some time.

[He points his staff, and suddenly, a large, shimmering sphere drops around the nugalope, and floats very slightly into the air. Naturally, the beast thrashes, but being off the ground means it's rather hard to propel itself forward.]

Alright, you got a couple of minutes to do somethin' about that, my dude.

Excellent, thank you.

[ Unfortunately, Taako's magical sphere does not allow her to pass through... as he discovers, smacking into the side and yelping briefly. ]

I can't get to it? [ She demands, trying to look annoyed, though the corners of her mouth still twitch upward. ] How am I supposed to get back on the blighted thing if I can't reach it while it's immobilized?

[He snickers again when she just walks the fuck into it; god, it's like something Magnus would do. Isn't she supposed to have magic?]

Uh, yeah? Then it could get out? I meant like, I'unno, make a pen, spread some honey on the ground, something something. You just said make it stop moving.

[ It's a magic hand, man. It's not the same thing. ]

So that I could get on it. [ She laughs, though, finding the situation both hilarious and baffling at the same time. ] Are you trying to give me a head injury?

[ Come on, Taako. Be a bro. ]

If you're tryin' to ride this thing you might already have one, homie.

[He snickers a little at his own joke, but shrugs.]

Alright, alright, I'm dropping it.

[And he does, releasing the spell and sending the nugalope crashing to the ground.]

Ah, what do you know? [ She flaps a hand at him, still grinning. ] Thank you. Fire away.

[ The nugalope does fall, flailing and making a fuss. He gets to his feet again, huffing, circling around to look at them both. ]

I think you upset him. [ The Inquisitor notes, as the nugalope snorts loudly in Taako's direction. ]

[Taako, being the mature, responsible person he is, sticks his tongue out directly at the nugalope.]

Tough shit. That's what he gets for runnin' off. Good show of tossing you, though, so he can still earn some of those points back.

You're an ass. [ She retorts lightly. ] Let's see you try and ride the thing.

[ With her luck, he'll be a natural, and the nugalope will love him... ]

[He scoffs. He can probably make this happen. Sure, he's not Magnus with his animal handling, but this can't be THAT hard, right?]

Fine, bring it.

[He walks up, tries to put a foot in the saddle to haul himself up... and rolls a fucking 7. The nugalope kicks its front feet up, and Taako shrieks as he's flung into the dirt.]

What the fuck! That's cheating!

[ Cecily bursts out laughing, doubling over. The nugalope, meanwhile, plods away to munch on some grass. ]

Clearly an expert! [ She cackles, wiping tears from the corners of her eyes. ] Teach me your ways, o magical master of beasts!

Shut up!

[He's trying to make himself look more dignified as he scrambles to his feet, but the problem with long elf ears is they tend to go red faster than his face. His dark complexion only hides so much in the end.]

You're not doin' any better! And I'm not the animal whatever of my group! This isn't my job!

Ah, of course not. Who could blame you?

[ The nugalope has clearly just outplayed them both, here. ]

I could find one of the smaller ones, if you like? See how you wrangle that, instead?

Listen. You ever heard of, uh, party comp? I'm not the animal guy. Hit up our fighter, he'll cuddle it's face and call it a puppy for days.

[If he can fawn over that lizard thing that's in their house for this many months, he'd have whatever this is eating out of his hands in no time.]

Besides, I seem to recall you asking me for help, bubbleh.

Oh. I suppose. [ She isn't as familiar with the tropes side of things, though. ] We don't exactly have an... 'animal guy.'

[ They have a horse master, though? Does that count? ]

Right. That I did. [ Still! ] Seems neither of us will be able to master the art of nugalope riding, sadly.

'Ss probably better, he's a mess.

[Like Taako is any better, honestly. He crosses his arms, trying to look like he's still in control of this entire mess.]

It's not throwing you on the ground anymore so, uh, I say I'd did my job. Also: where did you even find that thing. It's got like, hands. It's part monkey part elephant part nightmare.

Honestly, I'm not sure. It's rare, but there are a few varieties, too. Apparently.

[ Who knows anything about nugalopes? The answer is 'no one.' ]

A nug in its regular iteration is disturbing enough, but if you make it - bloody massive... well.

[He snickers, not mirthful, just teasing.]

And you saw this fucked up hand beast and went, yup, I'm gonna ride it. Put a saddle on, I'm gonna have a whole go at this.

[Man, maybe that's why he's fond of her. She's Magnus, but less... well, maybe with more sense. But not enough to not do this, which is wonderful.]

More or less. [ Behold, the Herald of Andraste. ] It seemed somehow impressive at the time. No one else is riding them.

[ AND PROBABLY WITH GOOD REASON ]

You should see some of the other things in the stables.

Yeah, I got my own binicorn. Plus, he's magic so I don't have to, uh, take care of him or whatever.

[He looks back towards the nugalope, gritting his teeth a bit.]

Would not wanna be the guy who takes care of whatever horrors that thing shits.

"Binicorn?" [ wha ] ... Sounds much easier than the lot we've got to deal with.

[ What with their... needs. ]

Right, neither would I. It's good to be the person in charge that way. [ Sorry, Dennet. ] I can only imagine-... not that I want to.

Oh yeah, def. Not goin' there.

[He stretches a bit, and then swings the Umbra Staff so it rests over his shoulder.]

Well! You got your thing. So I'm gonna be outie, and try not to let the thought of this thing, uh, haunt my waking world too. Even if it probably will and I'm gonna have to sue you for damages.

Sue me? [ What does that even mean, bro? ] ... Well, do what you will. I'm going to hopefully wake up and have a much more normal dream next time.

[ Because, she realizes now, this is a dream. And as she does, it starts to fade away until it's all gone.

Good night for now, nugalope. ]

[He's sure as fuck not going to explain. But he's thankful- this dream has been much better than others he's had this month.]

Samesies. See ya 'round.

[And he wakes up.]

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