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[zesevral]

Spending time in the common room - Unscripted Diva ask meme

Feel free to use these for some quick interactions in the shared common room. Remember to smile for the cameras!

Send 🍕 to make something in the kitchen with my muse

Send 🎬 to watch a movie with my muse

Send 🎤 for a karaoke battle with my muse

Send 🎮 to play a round of Crash Bros. against my muse

Send 🎧 to listen to some songs on YourTube or speckify

Send 📷 to take some selfies with my muse to post on social media 

Send 😈 to play a prank on my muse

Send 🏠 to be shown my muse’s bedroom

Send 👗 to plot costume designs or play dress up with my muse

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the art of snapgram

The moment they arrive at their living quarters, Ignatz retreats to one of the bedrooms. He’s not even sure if it’s his, but he needs to get away from everything. Sitting on the edge of the bed, he finds solace in the mostly empty room. It’s much more peaceful than the set or the strange carriage they rode in. 

The presence of an object in his pocket doesn't go unnoticed. Now that he has time, he decides to take it out and inspect it. After a bit of fiddling with the device, a bright rectangle appears. He recalls seeing Julian touching the rectangle on his personal device and tries the same with his. Like magic, it reacts to his touch, the screen changing before his eyes.

It takes a while, but Ignatz starts to understand how the object operates. With his index finger, he taps a square with a symbol he doesn't recognize. The screen changes, and he is once again left scratching his head. “Username”? The name of the user? Well, he is the user, so Ignatz taps the corresponding letters to his name. Next is the password...After a few tries, he comes up with something that is deemed satisfactory. Once he presses enter, however, red words appear saying “Ignatz” is taken. “IgnatzVictor” is also taken. He adds 314 which is accepted and is finally granted access. 

Ignatz sets up his “account,” figuring it out as he goes. When prompted to select topics he is interested in, he chooses art and randomly chooses the rest. Images appear of art with colors he has never seen and odd unrealistically portrayed subjects. Why do they paint the eyes so large he wonders. There are also images of scantily clad women to which he becomes very flustered and puts the object down onto the bed. He says a quick prayer to the goddess before taking a nap.

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carefreemonk​:

you can’t sit with us//​

There’s a lot to piece together here. He chuckles when the purple haired youth takes a stumble - haha, idiot - and again glances over his companions, taking inventory of them. Quite the peculiar group they have assembled.

The game begins, and oh, how delightful! To see the way the crowd comes to life with certain answers…

His ’I haven’t’ reply goes unanswered when it comes to ’has he ever drunk-dialed an ex’ - a disappointment. He’s not sure what drunk-dialed means but fancies he understands the gist. All the same, he’s learned something important here: they can’t actually tell if you’re speaking the truth or not.

Heh.

’Never have I ever spent a night in jail.’

He plays at deliberating a moment, before Laslow on the other end of the seats makes his decision for him.

I Have, says the little sign Azama’s holding up.

“Whatever for?” comes the inquiry.

He flashes his best smile, not so subtly side-eyeing his victim.

“For getting in a bar fight one eve over defending the owner’s daughter’s honour.”

The crowd oooooohs~, scandalized. Ryan smirks, looking at both him and Laslow. “Don’t suppose you met each other before the show…” he jokes to a laughing audience.

Azama winks, ‘subtly’ waves his I Have sign. “In passing, perhaps… Such are the curious whims of the world.” Julian looks shocked at this turn of events.

Good.

Better to lay on the mystery.

Ignatz tries to stay present in the moment, but his mind is flooded with thoughts. The most prominent thought being, how do we get out of here? Being more of a follower, he stays seated. He probably wasn’t going to get more information out of the stranger, so perhaps it was best to just wait until whatever this was ended.

Another stranger appears, but this fellow seems to be important, or at least well-liked by the audience. Ignatz is just barely able to make out the name, Ryan from the shouting.

Ryan takes a seat across from them and refers to the group as “Team Tschirnhaus.” Before Ignatz is even able to determine what this means for him, the man, Ryan, starts explaining the rules to a game. It mostly goes through one ear and out the other, but he is able to connect the dots when he is passed a small sign with the words “I HAVE” on one side and “I HAVEN’T” on the other. 

The next words that come from the host’s mouth are just about the most confusing thing thus far. He understands “Never have I ever drunk-” but everything after that is a mystery. 

The others hold up their signs confidently and Ignatz, not wanting to stand out puts up his sign as well. Assuming this has something to do with alcohol, he holds it up with “I HAVEN’T” side facing the audience.

For the next question, which he is relieved that he actually understands, he doesn’t move his sign. Some of the others seem eager to cause a stir, but Ignatz is eager just to get out of this situation.

Ryan goes to the next card. "Our next question is, never have I ever cried while watching a movie." Julian flips to 'I have.' "Phantom of the Opera gets to me sometimes! The Mittlefrank version especially."

Although he’s not sure what a movie is, he puts together that is has to do with opera. Considering he had never been to an opera, he keeps his sign still.

@aubins​

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carefreemonk:

you can’t sit with us//

“One, two, three—”

A band begins playing behind you. The massive audience before you erupts in perfectly-timed applause, smiling widely at all of you. Some of you have ended up here, sitting under hot lights and with strange contraptions pointed directly at you, following your every move. A trap? But everyone seems to be having a fun time. Everyone, that is, save for the one unfamiliar face in your ragtag group who is looking quite sullen.

“…That interview was a disaster. The quiz show will be even worse…”

It’s a strange thing, waking up somewhere you’ve no recollection of ever having set foot. Like, it would hardly be the first time for ol’ Azama, but something about this particular stage gives even him pause…

But not for long. Clearly they’re in some kind of limelight, and that’s fine by him. He’s taken stock of his surroundings - more or less, indecipherable as they are - and of his outfit - hello Mr. Dashing! - and it doesn’t seem like there’s anything that’s immediately trying to stab or eat him so.

May as well go with the flow.

The very picture of calm and collected, Azama crosses one leg over the other, interlaces his hands, leans back and grins at Julian. 

 "Oh ho! I don’t know about a disaster,“ he chimes in, chipper and nonchalant as always. "It looked more like a miniature apocalypse, if you ask me. But chin up, lad! Trust me, you probably can’t do much worse in the next bout.”

Julian scoffs, but it’s with a small smile. “I suppose. One of the perks of playing the himbo, right?”

Playing the… what. Him-beau? 

A beautiful man? The monk lifts a brow, highly skeptical. 

Naaaah. Azama’s much more handsome than this kid, so obviously that isn’t what the strange word means. Or is it? Well, just in case, then–

 "Hah! Suppose so! And may the best himbeau win, then.“ He smirks, and with that the youth loses his interest and Azama turns his attention to the rest of the cast. Vaguely familiar mugs, these ones. Dressed in boring suits, and not saying a peep… 

Oooh, that won’t do, no sirree.

And so he plots.

@aubins @drawingarrows

The assault on his senses sends Ignatz into a bit of a panic, but he manages to stay (mostly) composed. This was different from any story he had ever read, that was for sure. He had never entered a book before, though. Looking around, he believes he recognizes a few students and a teacher from the academy. One of the men sitting beside him, however, he couldn’t say he recognized.

Trying not to think of the possibility of being stuck in a story for all of eternity, he tries to assess the situation carefully. Everything was so foreign to him, so it was a challenge to concentrate on anything. 

Ignatz didn’t think he could get any more uncomfortable from the tight clothes to the intense lighting, but then he catches a glimpse of a woman staring at them in a less than friendly manner. Albeit seeming to be very unapproachable, she could know something...or she could just be another character in this book. Either way, he got the feeling that getting out of his seat probably wasn’t the best idea at the moment.

Instead, he opted to question the unfamiliar man with the sour look on his face. He waits until the stranger is done with his exchange with the professor and then asks softly, “Where are we...?”

Julian, however, raises an eyebrow. "Just waking up? Let me jog your memory.... Ryan Schuyler?"

Ryan...Schuyler? Is that some sort of clue? Ignatz looked down, away from the large letters on the desk another stranger was sitting behind spelling out, The Kinda-Late Show with Ryan Schuyler, and stroked his chin in thought.

@aubins

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activity check 8/1

passed!

+1 skill point

bow D+ → C

[diakamu]

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HEAL :  for one muse to nurse the other back to health from a sickness or injury. (She heals him! :) )

Falling off a horse had to be one of the most humiliating ways to get injured, especially when your mistake was witnessed. Ignatz was preparing to get to his feet and walk to the infirmary, (he only needed a bandage to avoid an infection) but a Blue Lions student stopped him and offered to heal him. This was very considerate of her, but Ignatz couldn’t help but be embarrassed by getting healed for such a minor injury. 

The healing process was quick, so it was fairly easy to avoid eye contact while his knee got restored. Once she was done, they both stood up and were about to part ways. 

“Thank you...Lachesis, was it? Your healing ability is quite exceptional.” His face was still a bit red, but he managed to look the woman in her eyes. “I think my knee feels even better than before I fell.”

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a comprehensive list of scenarios

feel free to combine multiple prompts or add  “ + reverse ”  to switch roles !   for reference, the one sending in the prompt is the one committing the action.

1.  GUEST :  for one muse to offer the other a place to stay. 2.  STORM :  for both muses to find shelter from a severe storm. 3.  MEDIC :  for one muse to show up at the other’s doorstep injured. 4.  SURPRISE :  for one muse to come home and find the other already inside. 5.  TRIP :  for both muses to road trip or travel together. 6.  BABYSIT :  for one muse to help the other home while they’re drunk. 7.  INSOMNIA :  for one muse to find the other still awake at 3am. 8.  AMBUSH :  for both characters to come under attack by the same enemy. 9.  DANCE :  for one muse to ask the other to dance at a party. 10.  STRANDED :  for one muse to help the other who’s stranded on the road. 11.  SERVICE :  for one muse to cover the cost of something for the other. 12.  SAFEGUARD :  for one muse to save the other from being hit by a vehicle or from some other life-threatening event. 13.  DAZE :  for one muse to wake somewhere and find the other hovering over them. 14.  STOWAWAY :  for one muse to find the other hiding on the same ship. 15.  TAXI :  for both muses to share the same taxi ride. 16.  MAKEOVER :  for one muse to help the other with a new outfit or hairstyle. 17.  LIFEGUARD :  for one muse to rescue the other from drowning. 18.  DISASTER :  for both muses to work together to escape a fire, flood, or other disaster. 19.  TRANSIT :  for one muse to sit next to the other on a public transport. 20.  SPRAIN :  for one muse to carry the other after spraining their ankle. 21.  EMPLOY :  for one muse to be hired as the other’s bodyguard, tutor, assistant, etc. 22.  QUEST :  for one muse to help the other with a task in exchange for compensation. 23.  SOOTHE :  for one muse to calm the other during a panic attack. 24.  RECOVER :  for one muse to return the other’s lost belonging. 25.  UMBRELLA :  for one muse to share their umbrella with the other on a rainy day. 26.  HEAL :  for one muse to nurse the other back to health from a sickness or injury. 27.  NIGHTMARE :  for one muse to comfort the other after a nightmare. 28.  REUNION :  for one muse to run into the other again after a long time. 29.  PRIZE :  for one muse to win the other a prize at a carnival. 30.  NUDE :  for one muse to walk in on the other while they’re changing. 31.  BED :  for both muses to wake in the same bed, naked or fully clothed. 32.  TRAIL :  for one muse to notice the other has been following them. 33.  EVADE :  for one muse to pull the other into an alleyway to escape their pursuer. 34.  THIEF :  for one muse to confront the other after having something stolen by them. 35.  CAUGHT :  for one muse to walk in on the other singing / dancing. 36.  FESTIVE :  for both muses to decorate for a special occasion. 37.  PRESENT :  for one muse to give the other a  (birthday)  gift. 38.  WEARY :  for one muse to wake up after falling asleep on the other. 39.  CAPTIVE :  for one muse to hold the other against their will. 40.  SNAP :  for one muse to yell at or push the other out of frustration. 41.  SLEEPOVER :  for one muse to stay the night at the other’s place. 42.  TRESPASS :  for one muse to trespass on the other’s property. 43.  BREAK-IN :  for one muse to discover the other robbing their place. 44.  MERCY :  for both muses to come across an injured animal. 45.  UNKNOWN :  for both muses to wake and find themselves in a strange place. 46.  ACCOMPLICE :  for one muse to assist the other at the scene of a crime. 47.  ASTRAY :  for both muses to take a detour and lose their way. 48.  RELAX :  for both muses to share a hot tub or hot spring. 49.  MUSE :  for one muse to model for the other’s art project. 50.  ACCOMPANY :  for one muse to give the other an extra ticket to an event. 51.  SALVAGE :  for one muse to retrieve the other’s belongings from a thief. 52.  MEAL :  for both muses to prepare and share a meal together. 53.  CEMETERY :  for one muse to find the other at a gravestone. 54.  REFUGE :  for one muse to shelter the other from enemies. 55.  ARRANGED :  for both muses to date or marry out of convenience. 56.  FAVOR :  for one muse to owe the other a favor. 57.  VACATION :  for both muses to book the same hotel on vacation. 58.  DEFEND :  for one muse to save the other from one or multiple assailants. 59.  CATCH :  for one muse to return the other’s pet that escaped. 60.  RESTRICTED :  for both muses to sneak into someplace they’re not supposed to be.

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chamomile :   what is your muse likely to take away from a painful experience ?   are they one to be haunted by adversity ,   or to use what they’ve gone through to become stronger ?

also asked by @disgracedvessel

My initial thought was that he would fall into the first category (being haunted by adversity), but then I found that he literally has a quote when he levels up saying, “I found strength in adversity.” With that in mind, I think it does fit his character. After the time skip in Three Houses, he seems to have gained a great deal of confidence, so I would say that he actually falls into the second category.

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belladonna :   how does your muse respond to silence ? do they take comfort in soundlessness ,   or seek to fill the void with noise ?

Ignatz doesn’t mind silence. In fact, he enjoys the peace that comes with it. With no noise to distract him, he can feel present in the moment and appreciate the small things like a cool rock. With someone talking, he might not have noticed it. Silence is also helpful when concentrating on something like painting. Although, background noise or music would be preferable. 

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rose :   how much does your muse value other people ?do they wish to have many friends ,   lovers ,   and/or associates ?are they an easy person to love ?

Ignatz deeply values those around him from his classmates to professors. He considers a decent amount of the Golden Deer house to be his friends, even those he has more strained relationships with. Despite this, he would perfectly fine with just two or three friends. 

As for lovers, he hasn’t thought of that much. Although, he views others positively most of the time, his view of himself isn’t as kind. The thought of anyone being interested in him in that way isn’t something he’s seriously considered. His low self-esteem might make him hard to love in that way. When I say hard to love, I mean he would have trouble accepting that love.

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daisy :   did your muse ever feel as though their innocence had been lost ?what moment in their life could be described as the end of their innocence ?

He knew it would happen eventually if he was to attend the Officers Academy and work to become a knight, but the first time Ignatz took a life, well, nothing could prepare him for that feeling. So yeah, you could say his innocence was lost in a way, but not to the point where he’s become a nihilist. Even after a bloody battle, he can still find good in the world. Art and religion have helped him keep a generally positive attitude.

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magnolia :   describe your muse’s relationship with nature   &   the natural world .

Ignatz has a strong appreciation for nature and relies on it as the main source of inspiration for his art. Even when he’s not trying to mimic scenery onto canvas, he likes to take time to appreciate all of the little wonders nature has to offer. He tends to find beauty in (almost) everything, especially when it comes to nature because he views things through the eyes of an artist (meaning when he looks at something, he analyzes it as a potential subject for a painting). 

[promptfairy]

❥     𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒    [   𝚆𝙾𝚁𝙳 𝙿𝚁𝙾𝙼𝙿𝚃𝚂    ]   .

headcanon prompts with questions based on plants   &   what they represent in flower language .  happy roleplaying !!  ♡

abatina :   is there anything in life your muse has changed their mind about over time   (   due to becoming more educated on the topic ,   certain experiences  ,   etc .   ) ,    or that they   would   change their mind about under certain circumstances ?  

acanthus :   is your muse deceptive ,   or willing to lie or deceive to achieve certain means ?   why or why not ?   

aloe :   how does your muse handle grief ?

amaryllis :   what is something or someone that your muse takes pride in ?   how do they express that pride ?   

anemone :   how does your muse view the world ;   as a cruel   &   unforgiving place ,   a land full of wonders ,   or something in - between ?  where does that world view come from   (   what experiences ,   life lessons ,   etc .   ) ?  

angelica :   where does your muse draw inspiration in life ?   what motivates them ?

apple blossom :   how does your muse go about expressing or not expressing their sexuality ?  

bachelor’s button :   does your muse actively seek romantic companionship ,   or cherish the liberties of being single ? 

basil :   does your muse have a love - hate relationship with anyone or anything ?

bay tree :   does your muse seek glory   &   accolades ,   or do they favour a simpler ,   more personal life ?  

begonia :   how cautious is your muse ?   are they prone to noticing red flags ,   or paranoid to the point of untrusting most everyone ?   why or why not ?  

belladonna :   how does your muse respond to silence ?   do they take comfort in soundlessness ,   or seek to fill the void with noise ?   

bluebell :   does your muse learn from their past ,   or are they prone to repeating the same mistakes ?  

carnation :   what is your muse’s relationship with their gender ?   how do they express or not express this relationship ?  

chamomile :   what is your muse likely to take away from a painful experience ?   are they one to be haunted by adversity ,   or to use what they’ve gone through to become stronger ?  

chrysanthemum :   how does your muse express romantic love ?  how do they feel about love as a concept ?  

daffodil :   is your muse one to be loyal in relationships ,   or are they likely to quickly move from one bond to another ?

daisy :   did your muse ever feel as though their innocence had been lost ?   what moment in their life could be described as the end of their innocence ?  

edelweiss :   what was the bravest moment in your muse’s life ?  are they known to be courageous from then on ?  

fern :   does your muse believe in magic or cosmic forces ,   or are they more likely to think their life is ultimately a matter of their own control ?  

forget - me - not :   has your muse ever forgotten something that is or was important to them ?   are they afraid of forgetting things like that ?  

gardenia :   is your muse one to confess romantic feelings early on ,   or to conceal them for long periods of time ?  

gladiolus :   describe a moment from your muse’s life that they will never forget .

goldenrod :   does your muse believe in luck or fortune ?  why or why not ?   where do they believe these things come from ?  

heliotrope :   does your muse believe in soulmates ?

hibiscus :   how does your muse view the gentler ,   daintier things in life ?   as things worth preserving   &   caring for ,   or things only bound to wither   &   disappear ?  

holly :   how strong is your muse’s sense of intuition ?  are they aware of it ?   do they ever fear that it is only paranoia ?  

hollyhock :   how strong is your muse’s sense of ambition ?  what’s something they strive for in life ?  

hyacinth :   is your muse athletic ?   does it come naturally to them ,   or have they had to work for their physique and/or skill ?  

hydrangea :   how much does your muse value communication in their relationships with others ?  are they prone to being misunderstood ?

iris :   if your muse could convey one last message to someone they have lost or left behind ,   what would it be ?  

ivy :   what are your muse’s views on marriage ?   do they believe it is something strictly for love ,   or an institution rooted in business   &   social benefits ?   do they desire or have they desired to be married ?

lavender :   how easy is it to gain your muse’s trust ?  once their trust is broken ,   how might one go about mending it ?  

lilac :   what was your muse’s childhood like ?   how has their upbringing affected them as they’ve aged ? 

lily :   how does your muse view their mother ?  

lotus :   has your muse ever felt as though they’ve been reborn ?  have they ever desired the feeling of a fresh start ,   or a better understanding of themself and/or the world around them ?  

magnolia :   describe your muse’s relationship with nature   &   the natural world .  

marigold :   is your muse prone to jealousy ?  how might they handle envious feelings ?  

mint :   does your muse view themself as virtuous   &   moral ?  what do these words mean to them ?

nasturtium :   describe your muse’s relationship with their birthplace ,   or homeland .  

oak :   who would your muse consider the strongest person they know ?  

pansy :   does your muse often reflect on their own actions ?   do they ever think a lot about the past ,   and what they could have done differently ?

parsley :   describe a holiday your muse enjoys ,   and why they enjoy it .

peony :   what would a   ‘  happy life  ’   look like in your muse’s eyes ?

poppy :   what comforts your muse ?

rhododendron :   is your muse receptive to warnings   &   advice given by others ?

rose :   how much does your muse value other people ?   do they wish to have many friends ,   lovers ,   and/or associates ?   are they an easy person to love ?

sage :   what is your muse’s legacy ?   what do they want to be remembered for   &   what might they actually be remembered for ?  

salvia :   is your muse possessive over people or things that matter a lot to them ?  how do they express that possessiveness ,   or lack thereof ? 

snapdragon :   is your muse merciful ?  why or why not ?

southernwood :   how seriously does your muse take themself ?   do they prefer a solemn   &   intellectual atmosphere or do they delight in jokes   &   banter ?  

sunflower :   what brings your muse the most joy in life ?  

tulip :   how does your muse view people in general ?  

violet :   how does your muse respond to betrayal ?

willow :   how does your muse handle sadness   &   depression ?

zinnia :   how has the loss of fallen comrades and/or loved ones affected your muse ?   has it taught them anything or given them any new perspectives ?

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❰❰ PANIC ❱❱ sender comforts the receiver as they have a panic attack or get overstimulated

Thoughts of inadequacy and disappointment began to swarm his mind in an uncontrollable tornado of self-doubt. I can’t breathe. I can’t breathe. Gasping for breath, he felt like his head was underwater. All he needed was to get oxygen into his lungs, but even that seemed like a challenge. Everything around him was reduced to a blur before disappearing entirely, leaving him with the words in his head telling him that he would never be enough. Not as a knight, an artist, nor a son. 

What triggered this? A simple letter from his parents (he could tell it was written by his father, though) with a sterner tone than usual and some light bashing of his long-abandoned dreams. That was all it took. The pressure had already been building up for some time. He was on the verge of bursting constantly. The only escape from this crushing feeling was painting where he could clear his mind and focus on the canvas in front of him.

Ignatz thought he was alone, leaving his room to get some air before the eventual breakdown occurred. The area was surprisingly clear of any people, so he allowed himself to let go. 

His face had become red and his eyes foggy...or maybe that was his glasses. A gentle hand touched his shoulder, but he was too in his head to be surprised. The feeling of contact grounded him, however, and slowly everything returned to how it was. Deep breaths. That’s what he needed. Ignatz breathed in and held for five seconds before releasing. He repeated this until his breathing became regular again.

Once he felt composed and his mind cleared, Ignatz took off his glasses and wiped his eyes with his arm. He turned to the woman who kept a gentle smile on her face, a comforting presence.

“I’m sorry-I mean...thank you,” he said with a sniffle.

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❰❰ CARRY ❱❱ sender carries receiver bridal style !!

A mission gone awry. That was what lead to this turn of events-this embarrassing turn of events.

A few Golden Deer students and a professor were tasked with taking care of some bandits in a village not too far from the monastery. Everything was going accordingly until Ignatz decided to try to be brave. He had brought a sword just as an extra precaution, knowing that only carrying a ranged weapon could lead to disadvantageous situations. It was a just in case decision. That is, until he saw two bandits charging towards Ophelia.

It was the negligence of the students in close range combat with the bandits that caused this. Ignatz and Ophelia were supposed to keep a distance as directed by the professor. There was no time and no reason to point fingers at the moment. In a moment of desperation and fear for his classmate’s life, Ignatz dropped his bow and unsheathed his sword, charging towards the nearest bandit.

Ignatz lost in the battle of speed, however and got a large gash across his torso as a result. He nearly blacked out from the pain and shock but managed to remain conscious long enough to witness Ophelia taking on both enemies before he fell to his knees and then face forward to the ground.

...

Blinking a few times before fulling opening his eyes, he saw Ophelia, no - two Ophelias with a crack separating the twins. Oh no. My glasses broke. That was his first conscious thought before he realized the situation he was in. 

“Wh-huh?” The young lad was in the arms of his fellow Golden Deer classmate. If he didn’t feel so disorientated, he might feel more embarrassed. Ignatz strained his neck to get a look at his wound. It appeared that it had been tended to, but he definitely needed the touch of an experienced healer and a lot of rest.

“I...I’m s-sorry.” As much as he hated being a burden, he was thankful to be alive and grateful to Ophelia specifically.

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❰❰ SHOULDER ❱❱ sender touches receiver on the shoulder !!

Ignatz surveyed his surroundings once more. Yes, this spot was perfect. There was no one around and the clearing had a beautiful view of the afternoon sky. To the average person, the view might seem insignificant, but he saw so much more. The subtle shift of blue tones in the sky with clouds, each unique, drifting across making for an exceptional work of art. 

Even the mostly empty field was full of wonder. The few trees scattered about left imposing shadows onto the grass, and the grass! How it swayed gently with the wind...If only he could capture that movement in a painting. The landscape was always changing and the only way to capture its once in a lifetime splendor was to paint it.

With easel and supplies set up properly, he was ready to put brush to canvas. Given how eager he was to paint the sky, he decided to save it and start with the middle ground. He squeezed out some green paint on to his palette and then some yellow. Now to mix them together...Perhaps a hint of red was needed...

...

After about an hour had passed, all of the base colors were in their proper spots with clouds and trees taking shape. No, this tree looks all wrong. He grabbed one of the bigger, flat brushes and lathered it with paint. 

His brush had just made contact with the canvas when he felt a hand on his shoulder. In response to the surprise, his arm jerked up, creating a large blue green streak on the blue of the sky.

“Aah!...Oh no...” Ignatz looked at the large mistake on his painting and sighed. Putting his brush and palette down, he turned around. He looked into the red eyes of the girl with hair of a matching hue. Hmm, he didn’t recognize her. I wonder what she wants...

“I’m sorry, did you need something?” Gah-why am I apologizing? Excessive apologizing was a bad habit of his that seemed to annoy a lot of people.