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( Though the robes remind him of the wardrobe favored by vampires, and so aren't to Mika's taste, he had felt the undeniable pulse of power coursing through them when he donned them last; and power, now, was in short supply. Once he's steady on his feet following the impact and the rumbling, once he knows for certain Ginger did not pass in the initial round of attacks—
(and how deathly cold Mika had felt in that brief realization of chance - that Ginger could have fallen victim - that any number of the faces he had grown used to, could have)
—he handles the delegation of tasks with a clench-jawed stolidity, not a word out of him but to go, Ginger in step, to the frozen, half-corporeal boy.
With a turn of his heel he follows Ginger's example in taking on the wizard's robes. His mind is racing a mile a minute, thinking of every possible plan for success - and, in tandem, every exit strategy should all else fail— but only Ginger's gentle prayer for their safety, the hug and the kiss to his hair and the charm in his pocket, returns him to the unpleasant present. )
... I will. And you will, too.
( He's trusting Ginger has a protective charm of his own on him - this thing that rings of Robin's magic. Nevertheless, this statement is an understanding that they both - would have to be okay, that they would try, in the face of the uncertain future, so rapidly coming. )
... I'm not - very good with barriers. ( Better than before, though - before, he could not do them almost at all. He's been improving in other magic, slowly but surely. ) But I think I can do something to at least barricade this room, a little bit. Lend me some power?
( He puts out a hand. In truth, he ought be able to do this spell himself - it's something near and dear to his heart. But... he's nervous, with a foot half out the door. He needs to steady his heart, and knowing he's unsteady makes him that much more uneasy - because he knows they don't have the time for his unease. It's a self-worrying spiral. )
(and how deathly cold Mika had felt in that brief realization of chance - that Ginger could have fallen victim - that any number of the faces he had grown used to, could have)
—he handles the delegation of tasks with a clench-jawed stolidity, not a word out of him but to go, Ginger in step, to the frozen, half-corporeal boy.
With a turn of his heel he follows Ginger's example in taking on the wizard's robes. His mind is racing a mile a minute, thinking of every possible plan for success - and, in tandem, every exit strategy should all else fail— but only Ginger's gentle prayer for their safety, the hug and the kiss to his hair and the charm in his pocket, returns him to the unpleasant present. )
... I will. And you will, too.
( He's trusting Ginger has a protective charm of his own on him - this thing that rings of Robin's magic. Nevertheless, this statement is an understanding that they both - would have to be okay, that they would try, in the face of the uncertain future, so rapidly coming. )
... I'm not - very good with barriers. ( Better than before, though - before, he could not do them almost at all. He's been improving in other magic, slowly but surely. ) But I think I can do something to at least barricade this room, a little bit. Lend me some power?
( He puts out a hand. In truth, he ought be able to do this spell himself - it's something near and dear to his heart. But... he's nervous, with a foot half out the door. He needs to steady his heart, and knowing he's unsteady makes him that much more uneasy - because he knows they don't have the time for his unease. It's a self-worrying spiral. )
Edited (meant to comment on the charm too!!) 2024-06-22 23:42 (UTC)
[ Kurapika nods too, following along on his broom behind Ahito so he can protect him while he goes for it. He trusts Ahito to manage to get it himself, so Kurapika eventually stops after a certain point, watching and waiting for a wraith to make their way towards him.
And one does, the one that Ahito misses. Kurapika makes up for it, managing to destroy it with a blast of his own (11). Unfortunately, that means an errant wraith catches him with its sharp nails while he's busy with that spell (11). ]
And one does, the one that Ahito misses. Kurapika makes up for it, managing to destroy it with a blast of his own (11). Unfortunately, that means an errant wraith catches him with its sharp nails while he's busy with that spell (11). ]
[He exhales a gentle breath from the comfort of Ithaqua's touch. He's relieved that the both of them came out of the initial damage unscathed so that they can now get to work setting things right.]
I shall, and thou as well. [He tips his head enough to meet Ithaqua's lips. A good luck kiss.] Should we become separated, I believe in thee to find thy way back to me with nothing but triumph to report, for our enemies shall tremble before thy might.
[He takes hold of the ice pendant wrapped around his neck to assure Ithaqua that he won't be lost either.]
I shall, and thou as well. [He tips his head enough to meet Ithaqua's lips. A good luck kiss.] Should we become separated, I believe in thee to find thy way back to me with nothing but triumph to report, for our enemies shall tremble before thy might.
[He takes hold of the ice pendant wrapped around his neck to assure Ithaqua that he won't be lost either.]
Kurapika-
[He notices, but clicks his tongue in annoyance - he's got to grab the jewel, Kurapika wasn't hit too hard and that much can be healed up later. So, focus on the jewel he does, speeding over and snatching it up before making a surprisingly hairpin turn.
Luckily, they aren't the only ones fighting this fight, and the witch has some real fighting chops because she manages to blast the wraith off Kurapika while Ahito's occupied with the jewel (15). A Wizard attempts to help with an incoming wraith too, only for the spell to miss (4). "Look out-!"]
I got it!
[And indeed he does, calling upon a cold wind to shred it to pieces (17).
Another wraith follows closely behind him, but misses (5).]
[He notices, but clicks his tongue in annoyance - he's got to grab the jewel, Kurapika wasn't hit too hard and that much can be healed up later. So, focus on the jewel he does, speeding over and snatching it up before making a surprisingly hairpin turn.
Luckily, they aren't the only ones fighting this fight, and the witch has some real fighting chops because she manages to blast the wraith off Kurapika while Ahito's occupied with the jewel (15). A Wizard attempts to help with an incoming wraith too, only for the spell to miss (4). "Look out-!"]
I got it!
[And indeed he does, calling upon a cold wind to shred it to pieces (17).
Another wraith follows closely behind him, but misses (5).]
Don't mention it— it was only logical to safeguard the two of you first.
[ it's not because he cares in the least or anything so don't misunderstand him. if he goes down someone can get him back up, if they go down then well, he can heal, but... :/
thanks to both bruno and urianger, though, the injuries he still possesses if any are just superficial at most. there's more extensive damage to his clothing, though, the worn cloak clearly having seen better days by this point... which gets a 'tsk' out of him. unfortunately for him, it's both magically reinforced and practically soaked in his magic; the sigils on it have been serving as augments for his ability to transform the same way that magic circles might.
there's another outfit he's worked on enchanting similarly, just because it's something he can freely don and dispel on a whim and thus is convenient— but he actually hadn't thought it would be necessary so quickly... oh well, nothing for it right now. a snap of his fingers, and the worn old tactician's coat is replaced with something substantially more decorated. ]
We should find the others.
[ it's not because he cares in the least or anything so don't misunderstand him. if he goes down someone can get him back up, if they go down then well, he can heal, but... :/
thanks to both bruno and urianger, though, the injuries he still possesses if any are just superficial at most. there's more extensive damage to his clothing, though, the worn cloak clearly having seen better days by this point... which gets a 'tsk' out of him. unfortunately for him, it's both magically reinforced and practically soaked in his magic; the sigils on it have been serving as augments for his ability to transform the same way that magic circles might.
there's another outfit he's worked on enchanting similarly, just because it's something he can freely don and dispel on a whim and thus is convenient— but he actually hadn't thought it would be necessary so quickly... oh well, nothing for it right now. a snap of his fingers, and the worn old tactician's coat is replaced with something substantially more decorated. ]
We should find the others.
[Ithaqua gives a nod, and taps at his own chest, signaling that he has a twin to the pendant he gave Urianger-- he will be able to find his lover too, no matter the distance between them.]
Stay strong, Urianger. May your magic be potent. [Then he fits his mask back on.
He reaches for Urianger's hand and squeezes it once, before turning to leave. Time to get to work.]
Stay strong, Urianger. May your magic be potent. [Then he fits his mask back on.
He reaches for Urianger's hand and squeezes it once, before turning to leave. Time to get to work.]
Haha... it isn't gross when it's yours.
[Not after they've already been intimate, have shared their bodies with each other in so many different ways. Whatever Day is about to do, Phil can tolerate because it's Day, and that is the only thing that matters.
Instead, he'll tilt his head forward just slightly to allow Day more room to work, though he has to suppress a slight shiver at the intimacy of it all.]
[Not after they've already been intimate, have shared their bodies with each other in so many different ways. Whatever Day is about to do, Phil can tolerate because it's Day, and that is the only thing that matters.
Instead, he'll tilt his head forward just slightly to allow Day more room to work, though he has to suppress a slight shiver at the intimacy of it all.]
[ A good enough answer for the situation? ]
Yeah.
[ His eyes are already looking around, heart rate picking up now that the shock has passed, trying to find - he needs - ]
We need to find them first. Split up for now?
[ He’s about to literally run off - when he turns back to grab Day’s arm. He meets Day’s eyes and mutters his incantation. His magic has the suggestion of encouragement, of replenishing - filling in temporarily what Day had used to save them both.
Then he turns on his heel and runs. ]
Yeah.
[ His eyes are already looking around, heart rate picking up now that the shock has passed, trying to find - he needs - ]
We need to find them first. Split up for now?
[ He’s about to literally run off - when he turns back to grab Day’s arm. He meets Day’s eyes and mutters his incantation. His magic has the suggestion of encouragement, of replenishing - filling in temporarily what Day had used to save them both.
Then he turns on his heel and runs. ]
[It's okay Robin, we won't think too hard about your motivations behind protecting the fellow wizzies.
He watches the sudden costume change with intrigue. Wow, that's a snazzy outfit. It reminds him that he recently got something like that of his own. He'll remember to don it should the need arise.]
Aye. There may yet be more in need of healing.
[And it'll turn out there will be quite a few injured...]
He watches the sudden costume change with intrigue. Wow, that's a snazzy outfit. It reminds him that he recently got something like that of his own. He'll remember to don it should the need arise.]
Aye. There may yet be more in need of healing.
[And it'll turn out there will be quite a few injured...]
[ Tatara turns when he hears Khun's voice and oh my god what is that weird little guy—
Luckily, Tatara seems to have gotten away with a busted ankle, so the good ol' Southern healing magic works wonders. Though Tatara keeps his weight off it for the moments afterwards. He grabs onto Khun's shoulders for balance. ]
Thank you. —Khun?
[ Hand on shoulder means he accidentally comes into contact with the gash. You okay? ]
Luckily, Tatara seems to have gotten away with a busted ankle, so the good ol' Southern healing magic works wonders. Though Tatara keeps his weight off it for the moments afterwards. He grabs onto Khun's shoulders for balance. ]
Thank you. —Khun?
[ Hand on shoulder means he accidentally comes into contact with the gash. You okay? ]
[ Ginger takes his hand, a slow caress of skin. It’s a deliberate touch. He normally doesn’t make such a show (taking seconds to slide his fingers through Mika’s) when they hold hands, but his fingers clench briefly for attention. Then he brings their hands to… their heart beating in Ginger’s chest, so Mika feels what he’s already heard, where the rhythm is fast and nervous - but steady.
It’s not that Ginger is suddenly a less anxious person. It’s that he has Mika. ]
I’m glad we’re here together, Mika. [ Murmured in low, tender tone. ] We can do anything together.
[ Without Mika, he’d be petrified, fear dogging his steps and anxiety spiking his blood like a drug. He’s scared now, but it’s so much more manageable when love is around.
And Ginger will do anything to keep them together. ]
Tell All One’s Heart.
[ Whatever barricades Mika constructs with Ginger’s red-hued magic to help, a mirrored barrier will form behind each one. Always a pair, never alone. ]
It’s not that Ginger is suddenly a less anxious person. It’s that he has Mika. ]
I’m glad we’re here together, Mika. [ Murmured in low, tender tone. ] We can do anything together.
[ Without Mika, he’d be petrified, fear dogging his steps and anxiety spiking his blood like a drug. He’s scared now, but it’s so much more manageable when love is around.
And Ginger will do anything to keep them together. ]
Tell All One’s Heart.
[ Whatever barricades Mika constructs with Ginger’s red-hued magic to help, a mirrored barrier will form behind each one. Always a pair, never alone. ]
[ well at least it wasn't hard to find.
khun looks at robin once he's gotten tatara safely in his lighthouse (which is visible to their party and no one else), expression contemplative. ]
I'm sure I could talk circles around their circles, but I don't really want to waste anytime.
khun looks at robin once he's gotten tatara safely in his lighthouse (which is visible to their party and no one else), expression contemplative. ]
I'm sure I could talk circles around their circles, but I don't really want to waste anytime.
[ Tatara opens his mouth to say something, but a piece of burning wall clattering to the ground nearby reminds him of time and place.
So he nods. Not like he doesn't trust him. ]
All right.
[ He'll let go and gently put his foot back down. ]
Tell me if the sage is okay. And—tell me what you're going to do.
So he nods. Not like he doesn't trust him. ]
All right.
[ He'll let go and gently put his foot back down. ]
Tell me if the sage is okay. And—tell me what you're going to do.
[ their surroundings are literally burning up around them, but some part of khun couldn't feel more at peace, honestly. well, maybe peace isn't the right word but in his element? even if he is also hyperaware, definitely noting that tatara's ankle seems to be healed.
when they've been around the manor he's definitely left one of his lighthouses by the OG sage, so he takes a moment just to connect with it. ]
He's fine for now. Someone should—[ go to protect him, and it's honestly his first inclination but- he can sense someone's already on their way, though he can't pick up their magical signature yet. ]
Let's get outside first, we can regroup with whoever is on their way to protect him from a safer route if needed. [ because their current location is you know, not looking Great. he summons his lighthouse and without asking he'll lift tatara onto it and then hop on himself.
you know those airline safety videos where they go "make sure your mask is secured before you secure someone elses?" he would fail that, but it's fine because his priorities are immutable at this point. ]
when they've been around the manor he's definitely left one of his lighthouses by the OG sage, so he takes a moment just to connect with it. ]
He's fine for now. Someone should—[ go to protect him, and it's honestly his first inclination but- he can sense someone's already on their way, though he can't pick up their magical signature yet. ]
Let's get outside first, we can regroup with whoever is on their way to protect him from a safer route if needed. [ because their current location is you know, not looking Great. he summons his lighthouse and without asking he'll lift tatara onto it and then hop on himself.
you know those airline safety videos where they go "make sure your mask is secured before you secure someone elses?" he would fail that, but it's fine because his priorities are immutable at this point. ]
[As much as Akira is itching to get his hands dirty in a fight, he's got a partner to support. He'll be here in the healing trenches so long as Bruno is.
...Besides, people like Solomon need a special kind of supervision. Akira greets him with a grin and bids him well with a clap on the shoulder.]
We will. Normally I'd say something like "break a leg," but I'd prefer if you didn't. Good luck.
...Besides, people like Solomon need a special kind of supervision. Akira greets him with a grin and bids him well with a clap on the shoulder.]
We will. Normally I'd say something like "break a leg," but I'd prefer if you didn't. Good luck.
Hahah... An arm was more than enough, thank you.
[That hurt like the dickens, man.]
Here. Before I go. [The ring he always keeps against his middle finger is loosened, a careful incantation placed on it with Solomon's absolute concentration, before handing it out to Akira.]
So I know where you are, and vice versus. If needed, think of it as a backup battery for a spell if you or Bruno are running low.
Just don't lose it. Okay?
[That hurt like the dickens, man.]
Here. Before I go. [The ring he always keeps against his middle finger is loosened, a careful incantation placed on it with Solomon's absolute concentration, before handing it out to Akira.]
So I know where you are, and vice versus. If needed, think of it as a backup battery for a spell if you or Bruno are running low.
Just don't lose it. Okay?
[ They brace for it quietly but keep healing. When they see the twitch of his fingers, there's a sigh of relief. ]
This seems fixable... and I'd prefer nobody ends up in that bad of shape to lose a limb. No touching Moon rocks without protection.
[ Comet and Bruno would have to ask Urianger for Yodarha back too... ]
When you can, try moving your fingers a little?
This seems fixable... and I'd prefer nobody ends up in that bad of shape to lose a limb. No touching Moon rocks without protection.
[ Comet and Bruno would have to ask Urianger for Yodarha back too... ]
When you can, try moving your fingers a little?
[ Kurapika manages to snipe the one that swiped at him with ease (19).
But unfortunately, that means he misses one that's gunning right for Ahito, and he misses it completely with his chain (2). Hopefully Ahito can manage when that wraith lunges right at him, aiming for the gem in his hand (12). ]
Ahito!
But unfortunately, that means he misses one that's gunning right for Ahito, and he misses it completely with his chain (2). Hopefully Ahito can manage when that wraith lunges right at him, aiming for the gem in his hand (12). ]
Ahito!
[That ring... Isn't it important to Solomon? He's always wearing it, so it must be. Akira takes it with a careful hand, ring nestled in the heart of his palm, fingers protectively curled over it. The shock wanes from his eyes and he slips the ring onto his own middle finger, his nod a firm, sure thing.]
Will do. I'll make sure I return it to you in one piece.
[...A glance,]
So you'd better stick around to take it back. Got it?
Will do. I'll make sure I return it to you in one piece.
[...A glance,]
So you'd better stick around to take it back. Got it?
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