Cw: mentions of child abuse, sexual reference, animal death ♡♡♡°°°•••No magic anon (giving items, changing world, etc), asks can be to one character or to multiple in the same area, unanswered asks likely couldn't be fit into the situation and may be used later or not at all (it is NOT because your participation was unwelcome or annoying)
I lost the plot and therefore motivation on this blog like years ago but I recently read back through and wrote out some better anchorpoints to guide it along! I'm determined now to not let this become another ghostblog
So, here is all the important points that have happened so far to best ground where we are! (If you're new to the blog I reccomend reading the whole blog through anyway as it has more description and interactions and fun stuff, this is more a refresher)
Part 1:
-Patton is a mysterious cryptid who lives in a national park.
-He eats the hearts of animals, getting his energy and nutrition from their emotions at their time of death, so it is in his best interest to catch them unaware and kill swiftly
-He has strong feelings about the circle of life, to a spiritual extent
-He is preparing for hibernation, as it is autumn, and his food stores are low, he needs either an impossible amount of animal hearts, or some sort of nutrient-dense emotionally complex energy source (incredibly, this is available in the form of human hearts, though he finds it too risky to enter civilization to find these)
-Three humans who appear to be lost wander near his cave and approach a bait picnic he left for critters
-Asks can now be heard by him through various silver birds that only he can understand, he is curious but generally unperturbed
Fig1:
Part 2
-Patton disguises himself as a human and approaches the group
Fig2:
-virgil is apprehensive, logan understands that they need help and have no choice but to seek it from Patton
-Roman is given water and Patton offers hospitality
-Patton convinces the group to stay the night, askers bring gifts for the humans and they have a nice night over a bonfire before bed
Part 3
-askers try to lure virgil to Patton's undisguised form overnight but fail, as the humans cannot understand asks linguistically, they appear as oddly behaving birds
-askers instead get into a moral debate with Patton over his plans, causing him to have an audible outburst which attracts virgil
-a panicked confrontation occurs for both sides, patton impulsively knocks virgil unconcious
-Roman is alerted by the askers and brought to Patton who subsequently knocks him out as well
-Logan is awoken by the screams and is able to confront Patton and initiate a back and forth. Now that he is aware of the situation regarding Patton, he begins to understand the askers.
-logan is told Patton's plans and a struggle ensues, patton restrains logan and ties up all three humans
Part 4
-All humans awake with the ability to understand askers
-breakfast is provided and wounds are tended to, patron attempts to explain himself and smooth things over, with, expectedly, little success, but some nerves are calmed
-differing philosophies on death are exchanged between the group and Patton and askers
-they come to a compromise to be open minded to one another's views, the humans benefiting by the hope that they may survive, and Patton benefitting because he needs to rebuild trust
-a plan is made for Patton to take them hunting that day to give them a hands-on lesson on his beliefs
Part 5
-the askers (finally) discover they can look for outside help, and discover Janus (at this point called Decan) and remus, who are searching for the lost boys
Fig3:
-remus can immediately understand the askers (for Remus reasons) yet Janus doesn't believe his talking bird ramblings
-askers shuttle information between the trapped humans and remus, giving directions, and Janus goes along with it due to not having any better ideas
-all parties are made wise of this plan, and askers as well as cave dwellers are split over whether to keep the search party away to keep them safe or to continue leading them to the cave.
-regrettably, remus is prompted by an asker to consider not whether he should FIGHT this fabled monster, but whether he may be able to pursue it in... another fashion. The conversation quickly descends into madness.
-Patton is intrigued by Remus's positive feelings towards him and arranges to meet the search party.
Fig4:
Part 6
-Patton finds the two and carries them back to the cave, Janus is expectedly shocked that remus wasn't messing with him
-the crew goes hunting, more existential death and nature discussion
Fig5:
-Patton gets a lesson on altruism in humans
-janus's glass eye is hinted to be the opposite of "an example of humans helping one another"
-asker suggests that Patton teach the others to hunt specifically so that they can help him stock up for hibernation so he doesn't need their hearts, everyone agrees to this though it is unknown if it will work
-hints toward virgil and Janus's poor relationship culminates in an argument where we learn that janus doesnt feel he knows why virgil left after he "took care of him for 8 years". virgil calls Janus a "pathological liar"
-we learn that Janus cared for virgil from age 9 to 17, and they "didnt have what [Janus] would call parents"
Part 7
-the idea to bring Patton to town for warmth and food so he doesnt need to hibernate is brought up, but is concluded to be too risky despite the possibility of escape
-when asked about his childhood, patton says he doesnt really remember it, though remembers having always felt "full" despite being a lousy hunter
-Janus's emotions are difficult to sense
-virgil decides to learn to hunt better, but not before the group heads back to eat lunch, which is where we left off
Fig6(dated March 15, 2022):
I do find some plot points a bit cringy now but I'm not retconning a thing, I'm working WITH sophomore year me!
Ages:
Remus/Roman- 28
Logan- 29
Virgil- 26
Patton- 25-30
Janus- 31
Jobs:
Remus: porn actor
Roman: Influencer/freelance composer
Virgil: tattoo artist/freelance artist
Logan: Grad student
Janus: Sugar baby/odd jobs
Patton: urban legend
Relationships that we know of:
Roman/Logan/Virgil: Dating
Roman/Remus: Twins, not very close but not estranged either
Janus/Virgil: Brothers, haven't had a relationship in 8-9 years
Remus/Janus: Friends(?), initially for brother spying purposes
I lost the plot and therefore motivation on this blog like years ago but I recently read back through and wrote out some better anchorpoints to guide it along! I'm determined now to not let this become another ghostblog
So, here is all the important points that have happened so far to best ground where we are! (If you're new to the blog I reccomend reading the whole blog through anyway as it has more description and interactions and fun stuff, this is more a refresher)
Part 1:
-Patton is a mysterious cryptid who lives in a national park.
-He eats the hearts of animals, getting his energy and nutrition from their emotions at their time of death, so it is in his best interest to catch them unaware and kill swiftly
-He has strong feelings about the circle of life, to a spiritual extent
-He is preparing for hibernation, as it is autumn, and his food stores are low, he needs either an impossible amount of animal hearts, or some sort of nutrient-dense emotionally complex energy source (incredibly, this is available in the form of human hearts, though he finds it too risky to enter civilization to find these)
-Three humans who appear to be lost wander near his cave and approach a bait picnic he left for critters
-Asks can now be heard by him through various silver birds that only he can understand, he is curious but generally unperturbed
Fig1:
Part 2
-Patton disguises himself as a human and approaches the group
Fig2:
-virgil is apprehensive, logan understands that they need help and have no choice but to seek it from Patton
-Roman is given water and Patton offers hospitality
-Patton convinces the group to stay the night, askers bring gifts for the humans and they have a nice night over a bonfire before bed
Part 3
-askers try to lure virgil to Patton's undisguised form overnight but fail, as the humans cannot understand asks linguistically, they appear as oddly behaving birds
-askers instead get into a moral debate with Patton over his plans, causing him to have an audible outburst which attracts virgil
-a panicked confrontation occurs for both sides, patton impulsively knocks virgil unconcious
-Roman is alerted by the askers and brought to Patton who subsequently knocks him out as well
-Logan is awoken by the screams and is able to confront Patton and initiate a back and forth. Now that he is aware of the situation regarding Patton, he begins to understand the askers.
-logan is told Patton's plans and a struggle ensues, patton restrains logan and ties up all three humans
Part 4
-All humans awake with the ability to understand askers
-breakfast is provided and wounds are tended to, patron attempts to explain himself and smooth things over, with, expectedly, little success, but some nerves are calmed
-differing philosophies on death are exchanged between the group and Patton and askers
-they come to a compromise to be open minded to one another's views, the humans benefiting by the hope that they may survive, and Patton benefitting because he needs to rebuild trust
-a plan is made for Patton to take them hunting that day to give them a hands-on lesson on his beliefs
Part 5
-the askers (finally) discover they can look for outside help, and discover Janus (at this point called Decan) and remus, who are searching for the lost boys
Fig3:
-remus can immediately understand the askers (for Remus reasons) yet Janus doesn't believe his talking bird ramblings
-askers shuttle information between the trapped humans and remus, giving directions, and Janus goes along with it due to not having any better ideas
-all parties are made wise of this plan, and askers as well as cave dwellers are split over whether to keep the search party away to keep them safe or to continue leading them to the cave.
-regrettably, remus is prompted by an asker to consider not whether he should FIGHT this fabled monster, but whether he may be able to pursue it in... another fashion. The conversation quickly descends into madness.
-Patton is intrigued by Remus's positive feelings towards him and arranges to meet the search party.
Fig4:
Part 6
-Patton finds the two and carries them back to the cave, Janus is expectedly shocked that remus wasn't messing with him
-the crew goes hunting, more existential death and nature discussion
Fig5:
-Patton gets a lesson on altruism in humans
-janus's glass eye is hinted to be the opposite of "an example of humans helping one another"
-asker suggests that Patton teach the others to hunt specifically so that they can help him stock up for hibernation so he doesn't need their hearts, everyone agrees to this though it is unknown if it will work
-hints toward virgil and Janus's poor relationship culminates in an argument where we learn that janus doesnt feel he knows why virgil left after he "took care of him for 8 years". virgil calls Janus a "pathological liar"
-we learn that Janus cared for virgil from age 9 to 17, and they "didnt have what [Janus] would call parents"
Part 7
-the idea to bring Patton to town for warmth and food so he doesnt need to hibernate is brought up, but is concluded to be too risky despite the possibility of escape
-when asked about his childhood, patton says he doesnt really remember it, though remembers having always felt "full" despite being a lousy hunter
-Janus's emotions are difficult to sense
-virgil decides to learn to hunt better, but not before the group heads back to eat lunch, which is where we left off
Fig6(dated March 15, 2022):
I do find some plot points a bit cringy now but I'm not retconning a thing, I'm working WITH sophomore year me!
Ages:
Remus/Roman- 28
Logan- 29
Virgil- 26
Patton- 25-30
Janus- 31
Jobs:
Remus: porn actor
Roman: Influencer/freelance composer
Virgil: tattoo artist/freelance artist
Logan: Grad student
Janus: Sugar baby/odd jobs
Patton: urban legend
Relationships that we know of:
Roman/Logan/Virgil: Dating
Roman/Remus: Twins, not very close but not estranged either
Janus/Virgil: Brothers, haven't had a relationship in 8-9 years
Remus/Janus: Friends(?), initially for brother spying purposes
*a round leaf flutters down from a nearby bird's beak and lands at Logan's feet, but he seems distracted*
Logan: Did we... *Looks to Roman who looks back nervously* did we not come to an agreement?
Patton: W-well I assumed... Y'know. Maybe hunting would have changed your minds? A little? I know what I said, but I thought for sure... *Bites his claw and avoids eye contact, specifically with Virgil, who has begun to breathe a bit quickly*
Roman: Ah, we ought to teach you some recipes, surprising what kind of human stuff you know or don't. You made a casserole right?
Patton: Oh, is pizza well liked where you're from?
Roman: It's well liked by most people in most places, Logan's great at cooking. Now that you're not planning on eating anyone you guys could workshop some great meals!
Logan: I wouldn't mind that if we're remaining here a while.
Patton: *brows pinch slightly and ears lower* What was that about not planning to...?
Patton: Well... *twirls his knife in thought before beginning to skin and clean the opossum* I don't listen to much music, mostly birdsong. Roman sang a bit, and I've heard a little when I've wandered near the edge of town, but not enough for a preference I don't think. I really love mourning dove calls, and chickadees!
Roman: I'd pull up some of my favorite soundtracks for you if my phone wasn't dead!
Virgil: Like you couldn't sing like six full musical soundtracks front to back right off the dome.
Logan: *eyes dart to Virgil in horror* Why on earth would you say that.
Roman: *eyes light up* Oh yeah, so anyway here's Hairspray- *begins with the first note before being beaned in the head with a small mossy stone from Remus's direction*
Patton: *ear swivels to Roman's yelp* Hey! Play nice!
(Usually when I'm not answering asks it's because I dont have any, don't be shy about asking, and if you're not sure what to ask dont worry, I'll guide the story to some plot point that raises questions lol)
Virgil: *watches Patton lift a full limp opossum out of the basket and lay it on the countertop next to a head of lettuce* *whispers to himself* Open mind, Virgil. New things. Good to be alive to eat.
Logan: *Pats his shoulder*
Patton: You guys did a great job! *begins pulling back the animal's ribs*
