The Fool

His name is Therion, and he is a thief. He is a lone wolf, as rugged and sharp as the harsh peaks of the Clifflands. (rp blog for Therion from Octopath Traveller)

[clifffallen]

truelesson‌:

       That Cyrus had managed to follow Therion for so long without being discovered was both miraculous and unintentional. The scholar had only tried to be sneaky out of respect for Therion’s own carefulness; if Therion though it necessary to remain silent, it stood to reason so should Cyrus. Sadly, this meant he had accidentally concealed himself entirely, leading to a most unexpected confrontation.

       “I followed you!” Cyrus explained in an almost painfully earnest manner, not thinking how Therion might react to being followed in the first place. “You seemed to be on your way off to doing something exciting, so I thought I would keep you company. Ah, but by the time I noticed you, I was a ways behind, so it took me some time to catch up…”

       He sighed. Of course it was too much to ask that the two of them shared a fun evening together… Well, no matter, Cyrus thought. I am here now and should try and make the most of it.

       Although, upon looking around, he was less and less sure this was a fun sort of place. The look of apprehension on his face deepened into worry, and worry into fear.

       “Therion… where exactly are we?”

No, he had self-restraint. He wasn’t going to strangle the man, no matter how much he really wanted to. “I’m impressed you were entrusted with tutoring the royal family with how fucking dumb you can be sometimes, Professor Albright,” Therion hissed, because he still wasn’t exactly sure if there were monsters in this place. 

He hadn’t wanted anyone to follow him, because it was going to be dangerous, he went better alone, and now he had to take care of another person. “To answer your question, I was coming in here to find out what this place was, but now thanks to you we’re trapped in here with no lights!”

Well, Therion could cradle a little fire magic in his hand, and that was helping supplment the meagre sun shining into cracks in the stonework. “You ever been tomb raiding before?”

[clifffallen]

storiesoforsterra‌:

“How about you take a good hard fucking look at yourself you little worm?”

“Is that supposed to be insulting?”

[clifffallen]

storiesoforsterra‌:

“That’s for me to know, and you to never find out.”

“That’s real mature, just pretending you don’t care like the rat that pisses you off so much.”

[clifffallen]

storiesoforsterra‌:

“My past association with that word is none of your business.”

“It’s childish, that’s what it is. You really going to lose it every time I say rat?”

[orsterrachronicles]

clifffallen‌:

“Oh? I thought nothing anyone said could ever phase you. That’s real rich considering I know you.”

“Shut up that’s not even the point.” Way to back track there Therion.

[clifffallen]

“Then what is the point? That I’m right? What’s so bad about being called a rat anyway? People have always called me worse.”

[truelesson]

@clifffallen replied to your post: Well first of all, I have to stop you from getting…

“MIGHT I REMIND YOU I AM WEARING FLAMMABLE CLOTHING? I happen to like my scarf.”

       “Then do not stand nearly so close to me when I cast spells! ‘Tis almost as though you forget that a flurry of fire or lightning emanating from me is almost assured in battle!”

[clifffallen]

“And YOU seem to forget that other people exist on the battlefield. What am I supposed to do, just stand there??”

[orsterrachronicles]

clifffallen

Big words for someone who goes feral every time the word rat is said.

“Say that again, I fucking dare you.”

[clifffallen]

“Oh? I thought nothing anyone said could ever phase you. That’s real rich considering I know you.”

[justmorerpmemes]

Formidable Fluff Starters

“Alright, come here you.”

“I feel like this has been an unnecessarily long hug.”

“Was it necessary to tackle me on sight?”

“Mmmphf. Snicetoseeyoutoo.”

“It’s time for a drink, you and me.”

“You may have stolen my sweater, but I learned to buy doubles.”

“Here, you can have mine.”

“I really needed that… thank you.”

“Hugs are good. Yours are the best.”

“This was my lap. Now apparently this is your lap.”

“You’ve stolen my spot. I know you know it’s my spot”

“There is a blanket big enough for both of us.”

“Playing with my hair? I’m going to fall asleep…”

“Let me brush that out for you.”

“I managed to convince the appropriate people to get you some time off.”

“Lunch is being bought, what do you want?”

“I don’t want to talk to- wait, no never mind, you’re fine.”

“It’s called a spare jacket for a reason y’know.”

“You brought me something?”

“I’m glad you ignored my defiant claims of not needing sleep.”

“Only my favourite people get my special kind of sass.”

“I missed you a lot. Like, I’m going to get corny about it a lot”

“You make a good leaning post.”

“I’m just going to-thank you. I’m good now.”

“I just finished brushing this and you had to go and ruffle it.”

[clifffallen]

storiesoforsterra‌:

“Egads! Perhaps I went a little overboard.” The scholar said, with concern. “Are you okay Therion? You’re not badly hurt are you? I did not wish to use my full potential as a sorcerer against you. I’ll go get Alfyn, and I promise to buy you as many apples as you want to make up for it.”

He wasn’t totally fine, but like hell he was going to say that. Therion’s had worse wounds, and he wasn’t admitting to Cyrus that he actually succeeded. “I’m fine. You’re the one who needs medical attention if you think that’s just a little warmup.”

[clifffallen]

“What just happened?”// Primrose

“What happened,” Therion said as he stepped back, knife sliding idly back into the folds of his shawl, “Is that you gave me an opening.” 

And from there, it was quite easy to weaken her offense.@jalokivirouva

[clifffallen]

@storiesoforsterra from my Cyrus “Better luck next time.”

“Did anyone ever tell you that setting someone on fire is rude?!” Maybe this was his fault for picking to ‘spar’ with a sorcerer of all things, but maybe it was also Cyrus’ fault for always going overboard. Now his shawl was singed and so was his right arm. @storiesoforsterra

[clifffallen]

storiesoforsterra‌:

“Correction, this is my fucking apple. I am me, I think the impostor here is you. I was just minding my own business and you started the fight. Therefore anything that happens from here on out is self defence.” He took out his own dagger. “Now fight me you fucking coward.”

Somewhere in the back of his mind Therion was debating the philosophical meaning of having another person claiming to be him and the implications, but he also really just wanted to punch his own face in. 

Unfortunately the not-him knew exactly how to prick at his pride, and he narrowed his one remaining eye, throwing the knife directly at his chest.

[clifffallen]

"That tickled."

Therion looked up at him; the man wasn’t even rattled by his pathetic attempt at an attack. 

“You can’t be serious,” he growled, switching a sword for a knife. He wasn’t actually sure any weapons could damage this larger man, but he sure that Alfyn and Ophelia would tell him otherwise.

[clifffallen]

x <- continued

“You come into my gig, try to impersonate me, and have the gall to steal my apple? Oh, and I forgot. Trying to bait me into a fight he’ll lose.” He had his knife in his hand that he was aggressively flipping if only for the intimidation factor. @storiesoforsterra

[orsterrachronicles]

“The Therions are fighting again…… so much for peace and quiet.”

[clifffallen]

“I can easily include you in part of it.”

[rpmemeconfetti]

Training/Fighting Starters Lets get ready to rumble!

“You did not just try to kick me there!” “That tickled.” “Are you okay?! Did I hit you too hard?” “I’m seeing stars.” “Do birds go moo instead of tweet?” “I am so sorry!” “That looks bad…” “You broke my nose.” “You have one hell of a punch!” “I dare you to try!” “Come at me bro!” “I WILL defeat you!” “You cannot beat me.” “This is fun!” “You’re fun!” “Augh!” “Ugh…” “How many fingers do you see?” “That’s going to hurt in the morning.” “Why can’t I beat you?!” “Better luck next time.” “Next time I will win!” “I think you gave me a concussion.” “Twinkle twinkle little-” and down they go! “The student has surpassed the teacher.” “I accept defeat.” “You win!” “NOT THE FACE!” “I’m proud of you.” “That was my favorite tooth.” “Give up!” “No you don’t!” “Here, let me help you up.” “Can you teach me how to do that?” “I admire your skills.” “We need to get you to the hospital.” “Yeah, it’s broken.” “Got ya!” “What just happened?” “Lollipop…lollipop… Oh lolli lolli lolli-”

[sacrificialle-deactivated202111]

someone: everything happens for a reason!

me, traumatised: what was the reason? what was the reason?????