[ Amaranth heaves herself and Iris over the edge of the top of the building, setting Iris down and finally allowing herself to risk vertigo by looking down to check on Gladiolus—
—who is totally ace-ing this. Amaranth is so proud. She turns back to Iris. ]
I'm... I'm glad! It was a risk, admittedly.
Here, let me just... [ she concentrates a moment, then there is a small fort summoned onto the roof along with them ]
Gods, it really did work, even without having purchased it.
[ Gladiolus' climb goes smoothly so she reaches the top quickly, pulling herself onto the roof with a laugh. she doesn't notice the cottage right away. ]
[ a pleased flush ] I thought it might not be a bad idea to have shelter, up here...
It seems the interview awarded me access to Cut-Tongue Sparrow and Adventures in Wonderland for my answers, besides the Juniper Tree which I bought for myself.
Do either of you have access to our unit's abilities?
Oh... [ blush blush, doki ] ...well. I'm glad I am, too. If I can keep us all safe, that's the most important thing.
[ to Gladiolus- ] I don't know if I was really smart, I just... found it useful to stop and think about which of our abilities I should prioritize buying, and why.
[ being ready for any possible attack seems important to Amaranth so Gladiolus will concede to it, opening the cottage door (if it will open for her) to slip in. what a comfy place to die! ]
[ Who the fuck is this. Kuzuebiko appears, suddenly, or someone that looks like him does anyway - he snaps his fingers and your weapon becomes. . . a bass clarinet.
hm. ]
Remember now, the despair of death!
[ wait wh
Your chest tightens inexplicably, throat closing up - your last breaths wheeze out in inhuman notes, literal music to one's ears -
you'll die, or maybe you won't - player choice! either way, you have a few moments left. ]
[ THIS GENIE IS HAPPENING A LOT IN THIS THREAD YOU CAN JUST IMAGINE HIM TO POP IN AND OUT LIKE HE KEPT FORGETTING TO PICK UP SOMETHING BEFORE HE LEFT OR LIKE HE JUST DID THIS ALL AT THE SAME TIME WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT ]
Oh, wretched soul!
[ Who the fuck is this. Kuzuebiko appears, suddenly, or someone that looks like him does anyway - he snaps his fingers and your weapons become . . . an oboe and a piccolo.
hm. ]
Remember now, the despair of death!
[ wait wh
Your chest tightens inexplicably, throat closing up - your last breaths wheeze out in inhuman notes, literal music to one's ears -
you'll die, or maybe you won't - player choice! either way, you have a few moments left. ]
[ Who the fuck is this. Kuzuebiko appears, suddenly, or someone that looks like him does anyway - he snaps his fingers and your weapon becomes. . . a soprano saxophone.
hm. ]
Remember now, the beauty of life!
[ well, it IS a beautiful instrument. almost makes you not want to fight anymore!
[ Alright, this... could actually work. True, they certainly won't be winning this way, but that's just fine, they can make it through this and keep their own peace.
They—
—The genie appears, and her lance turns to some strangely curved metal flute in her hands, as Iris and Gladiolus begin to choke.
[and in the cottage, iris finds herself suddenly holding a clarinet. not that she really notices since she's choking, musical sounds escaping her throats as she struggles to breathe]
[ Gladiolus' axe and knife are now an oboe and piccolo respectively. she doesn't notice the change, or how inappropriately cute her dying breaths are as she wheezes them out, hands at her throat in panic. ]
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Almost to the top, now... ]
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rolled 1 3 6, so she succeeds. ]
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...Whew. That was exciting!
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—who is totally ace-ing this. Amaranth is so proud. She turns back to Iris. ]
I'm... I'm glad! It was a risk, admittedly.
Here, let me just... [ she concentrates a moment, then there is a small fort summoned onto the roof along with them ]
Gods, it really did work, even without having purchased it.
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That was fun!
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[SUPER IMPRESSED]
It's so cute...
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It seems the interview awarded me access to Cut-Tongue Sparrow and Adventures in Wonderland for my answers, besides the Juniper Tree which I bought for myself.
Do either of you have access to our unit's abilities?
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[ also looks impressed! ]
That was smart of you, Amaranth!
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[since cute cottages are important]
But that really was a smart move! I'm glad you're here with us, Amaranth.
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[ to Gladiolus- ] I don't know if I was really smart, I just... found it useful to stop and think about which of our abilities I should prioritize buying, and why.
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[ she beams. ]
Wanna go inside?
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[TINY COTTAGE TINY COTTAGE]
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Go ahead. If it's too tight a fit, Iris can make us a second, apparently!
[ a pause, considering ] ...I should stand watch, though.
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It should be fine if you come in too, shouldn't it? We could leave the door open to keep an eye on things.
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[ but she doesn't want to disappoint them ]
Perhaps you two go in, and I'll stay by the doorway? That way we'll be all together, but I can still defend us, if someone else does come.
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[ being ready for any possible attack seems important to Amaranth so Gladiolus will concede to it, opening the cottage door (if it will open for her) to slip in.
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[ Who the fuck is this. Kuzuebiko appears, suddenly, or someone that looks like him does anyway - he snaps his fingers and your weapon becomes. . . a bass clarinet.
hm. ]
Remember now, the despair of death!
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Your chest tightens inexplicably, throat closing up - your last breaths wheeze out in inhuman notes, literal music to one's ears -
you'll die, or maybe you won't - player choice! either way, you have a few moments left. ]
[ the genie disappears in a billow of smoke. ]
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Oh, wretched soul!
[ Who the fuck is this. Kuzuebiko appears, suddenly, or someone that looks like him does anyway - he snaps his fingers and your weapons become . . . an oboe and a piccolo.
hm. ]
Remember now, the despair of death!
[ wait wh
Your chest tightens inexplicably, throat closing up - your last breaths wheeze out in inhuman notes, literal music to one's ears -
you'll die, or maybe you won't - player choice! either way, you have a few moments left. ]
[ the genie disappears in a billow of smoke. ]
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[ Who the fuck is this. Kuzuebiko appears, suddenly, or someone that looks like him does anyway - he snaps his fingers and your weapon becomes. . . a soprano saxophone.
hm. ]
Remember now, the beauty of life!
[ well, it IS a beautiful instrument. almost makes you not want to fight anymore!
stunned for 1 turn. ]
[ the genie disappears in a billow of smoke. ]
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They—
—The genie appears, and her lance turns to some strangely curved metal flute in her hands, as Iris and Gladiolus begin to choke.
But she can't move. ]
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for a moment, her throat won't work, and she thinks she is choking too, but no, it's just the lingering effects of her body held in place. ]
What... [ she is rushing to them, trying to support their bodies, but it's hard in the close quarters of the cottage ] ... what is this—
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bye]
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