Lilly Tanglewood

Oc account for tfsmp rp!

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hiya

"Hi! I'm Lilly! Umm, soooo, would you like a flower?"

Ive made an account to talks to my fellow roleplayers!!

Lilly has plant magic, and really likes flowers! They will usually throw a flower as a greeting ish, they are kinda awkward and closed off, but also an absolute gremlin lol

They love to help others and believe that their friends are family! They can be motherly and worried but all in good meaning!

They have a dragon named Hibiscus, she is white with mint wings and light yellow horns and eyes! She is extremely playful and loves greenery! She'll also sit on Lilly's shoulder like a parrot :]

All the normal dni's

Transphobia homophobia and overall disgusting human behavior can leave <3

I is a minor lol

They are nonbinary! They/them pronouns and sometimes she, but much more prefer they :]

Spells:

Flower petals: petals from nearby flowers become weaponry, if you catch them away from flowers they're screwed

Vine rope: nearby vines become ropes controlled by them, another situational disadvantage

Flora growth: bonemeal

Petal platform: flowers appear for a moment as a platform

Flower: make any Flower :]

Tags below!

🏺 Vase- Ooc

🍇 The Grapevine- Questions

🌼 Blooming Flowers- Roleplay

🌺 The Flowers Speak- Character Stuff

⚡️Lightning bolt Orchid- @mage-thunder

🥀 Wither Rose- @doblesoul

🪷 Lotus- @that-introverted-siren-boi

🍊 Mock Orange- @littlebiterbeetle

🟣 Lavander- @lilicuzi

🏵 Daffodil- @elodie-nadir-tf-smp

☀️🔮 Sunflower and Lilac- @sun-guard-and-guard-guard

✨️ Magnolia- @llightupthenight

💠 Irithurium- @cassidythemirror

🟣▪️ Wilting Wolfsbane- @death-flies-on-swift-wings

🌸 Cosmos- @rykerthebard

(This will grow :D)

[lilly-tanglewood]

*Mage came up to Lilly with 2 'canes'* "Lilly! I want to show you something" *He beamed*

@mage-thunder

Hmm? What is it?

They grin

Wait, where did you? Eh

[mage-thunder]

*They give them one of the 'canes' and take their hand, pulling them with him* "Come!" *They head outside*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, utterly confused but happ to hang out with best friend :D

[mage-thunder]

*Mage walks to an hidden field where the trees had lightning like scars* "Press the button on your cane!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay?

They giggle as they hit the button

[mage-thunder]

*It exents to about 10ft* "Look! You can fight with it!" *She does the same to their cane*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly looks up at the cane in shock

Oh my gods, okay yeah no I see how you get in the most odd places

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"This is how I fight! It's really usefull for things"

*He steps back a bit and stands ready to fight. The cane and her arm holding the cane gets engulved in lightning*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Are we dueling? Also am I about to get squashed like a bug?

They ask laughing slightly

[mage-thunder]

"No, I just want to show you!" *He starts fighting air, even with the limp she's really good at it*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Woah! Thats so coolll!!!

They're in awe

[mage-thunder]

"And I could teach you!" *She smiles between hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They light up

[mage-thunder]

*They stop* "Yea! Come!" *He gestures Lilly to come over*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Uhh, how make not 10 foot pole?

They ask slightly worried as they try to carefully walk over

[mage-thunder]

"You can push it back into itself to make it shorter or back how it was"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah

They do so carefully

Thank you, I was worried I was gonna knock myself out

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"You can't really do that, but if it ever breaks come to me. I can fix it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Now follow my movements" *He stands at the ready again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay!

They match Mage's stance

[mage-thunder]

*She does a few hits then waits for Lilly to follow* "It's now about being perfect, but about being consistent with your hits and hitting the target"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Consistency is key?

Lilly asks attempting to mimic, not the best but okay

[mage-thunder]

"Yes, good job" *He does another pair of hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sticks their tongue out slightly in concentration, attempting to mimic his motion

[mage-thunder]

*A next pair of hits* "You're doing great!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They grin attempting to mimic the next pair

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! You're doing amazing!" *A couple more hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yay!!

They cheer, continuing to focus on mimicking Mage

[mage-thunder]

*They go on like this for a bit untill Mage gets tired a bit*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sits down in the grass and gestures for Mage to follow,

Hey Mage? Odd question but, how did you know or get so good at using your cane?

[mage-thunder]

*She sits down beside them* "Mama taught my when dad was away and I made these two myself"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thats so cooll!!!

They smile, they look at Mage eyes soft, they pat his head

[mage-thunder]

"It's also how I learned archery!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You can shoot?!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! I just have to buy a bow and arrows!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You know how to do everything!

they grin

[mage-thunder]

"That's not true! I don't know how to wield a sword, propally use a shield, crochet, knit, walk normally, ride a horse or talk loud."

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay, one you can't control 2 of those, and you still push to do them as well as you can, two, you can wield your cane so well I think that counts more than wielding a sword and shield, and three, I can actually help with the other three,

The pat mage on the head

Also, I meant it more that you are incredibly skilled

[mage-thunder]

"I can sew so I don't need to crochet or knit and thank you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

That's so fun!!

They grin

We should see if we can do a dorm wide event where its just a fun hobby night!

[mage-thunder]

"For all dorms or just ours? And that'd be fuuuun!!" *She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Probably mainly Tigris but anyone could come! Why would keep someone from hanging out and doing something they like?

:D

[mage-thunder]

"There is no reason! We can just have fuuuuun!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yyyeeeeeaaahhh!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"It'd be great!" *Mage grins*

[lilly-tanglewood]

I wonder how many different hobbies we'd have, we have a looott of people, and very unique people at that!

[mage-thunder]

"There are so many!! Yeaaa!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I'm so glad to be here with all of y'all, I can't think of a better way my life could have gone

They smile

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! I love it here! I made so many friends!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly hums happily

[mage-thunder]

"This was great! So fun to do! I come here pretty often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Its a really nice area! Thank you for taking me here and training me!

they smile handing Mage his other cane back

[mage-thunder]

"You can keep it, I made it for you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! Are you sure?

They asked shocked

[mage-thunder]

"I wouldn't offer if I wasn't sure!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah-

They giggle slightly

Thank you, thank you so much, for everything

Hugg? :3

[mage-thunder]

*He takes then into a hug* "Of course!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You're amazing!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Well you're amazing-er and that's final

They grin

[mage-thunder]

No you

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope, you're amazing-er and I already said that it was final!

They grin wider

[mage-thunder]

"No you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they shake their head,

Its finall~

[mage-thunder]

"But you amazing tooo" *He pouts*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Awwee, thanks youu!

They smile

You're still more amazing tho

They pat mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She's still pouting, curling up on the grass* "No youuuu"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope! Not possible

They look their head up, still looking at Mage

[mage-thunder]

"Noooooo"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeesssssssss

[mage-thunder]

"NooooooooO"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeeeeeessssssss~

They grin booping Mage's nose and a flower appears

[mage-thunder]

"NoooOoooooO" *She was getting louder*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Mage, please don't push your voice, however you are still amazing-er

[mage-thunder]

"Mmmmmmm"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really? I mean like thank you for not actually screaming but that can't be much better

They giggle

Also you're not gonna win this, you're amazing-er and that is set in stone!

[mage-thunder]

"No it isn't" *He glares up at her*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly gets a rock handed to them by a vine that literally reads

'Mage is the most amazing-er person ever'

I believe it is

They smirk

[mage-thunder]

"Cheater" *She resorts to pouting again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey my clever word play and fore thought is not cheating! Cheating would be like.... a really, really horrible thing to do to a person!

they grumble playfully

[mage-thunder]

"But I didn't think of anything like that! I didn't even know we were doing this"

[lilly-tanglewood]

How long ago do you think I made this??

The ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"This morning or something"

[lilly-tanglewood]

OH!

they choke on air

No!! I meant like a few minutes ago!! I thought it would be funny¡!!

[mage-thunder]

"Oh! Pffft" *He weezed*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They break out laughing as well

Mage! Be- be carefuuul

They say through wheezes

[mage-thunder]

"I am!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

good

They grin patting Mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She takes some breaths, still curled up om the grass* "I'm okay now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays! That's good!

They smile

You're a gremlin

[mage-thunder]

"I know, and I'm not changing it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Even better

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly grins and sticks their tongue out slightly like they're concentrating on something

<role perception check ;]>

[mage-thunder]

"What are you thinking about?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nothiinnngggg

They grin, you can tell they're doing something and you can tell somethings off but you can't exactly tell what

[mage-thunder]

"You know that I can see if you're lying, right?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle flicking their wrist and mage is now about a meter of the ground, unmoved besides now being higher

Yeah, but still had you distracted long enough

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She doesn't really react* "Okay, put me down now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

No

They grin while simultaneously lowering mage back down

[mage-thunder]

"Thank you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, kinda like Hibiscus when shes being derpy

[mage-thunder]

"Now we know where Hibiscus gets that smile"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle

I'm taking that as a compliment, my feral cat is adorable

[mage-thunder]

"It was one and she is"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle before happily falling backwards into the grass

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! We really should do this more often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I agree! You're amazing company!!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

thank youu!

They smile, before looking up at the clouds humming

[mage-thunder]

"I have to town to get a bow soon"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Would you like or mind a gremlin to join?

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaa, come with meeeee!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yayy!

They grin like a child

[mage-thunder]

"Also means I have to get arrows and stuff to propally care for the bow"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hmm? What all do you need to care for a bow?

They ask confused but interested

[mage-thunder]

"Bowstring Wax, Bow Stringer, Soft Cloth, Silicone Oil and Proper Storage"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ooh! Interesting! I didn't think there was so much that goes into bow care!

They smile intrigued

[mage-thunder]

”It has to, a bow need to be propally cared for”

[lilly-tanglewood]

They nod, happy to be learning

[mage-thunder]

"And if you want, I can show you how when I get an bow!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! I would love that!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaaaaaa!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thank yous!!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"Let's go exploring?" *She stands up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They smile, standing up as well

[mage-thunder]

"What new way should we go?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

East?

[mage-thunder]

"Ehhhh, what way is that?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I don't know? You asked for a new way and I have no idea which way anything is

They pout laughing

I'm directionally challenged :[

[mage-thunder]

"Okay, where is the sun now?" *He looks up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

up?

I should probably mention I don't know what directions really are besides left and right...

They laugh nervously

[mage-thunder]

*Mage made a deflating sound and looked at the sun's position* "Looks like south, so that way" *She points left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay. Sorry about me..

[mage-thunder]

*She slowly turns to them and hits them, not enough to hurt*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey! What in the hells?!

they rub the area where they just got smacked

[mage-thunder]

"Stop apologising! Not your fault!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

But it is? I mean like yeah I wasn't taught it but I should at least know how to figure out directions! I'm 19!

They pout

[mage-thunder]

"Now everyone has the ability to know directions!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"Yes!" *He pouts, walking away going left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Everyone back home knew tho?

They mutter, almost inaudible

[mage-thunder]

"Mama didn't know either!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They look up lost

[mage-thunder]

"Yea! She was always telling stories about getting lost!" *They giggle*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Huh,

They smile, laughing

[mage-thunder]

"One time she got lost getting home from a neighbor down the street"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they giggle softly, a polite hand over their mouth

[mage-thunder]

"I still don't know how!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They grin giggling,

You're mom sounds hilarious

[mage-thunder]

"She really was!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Wait where are we going?

They blank

[mage-thunder]

"Dunno, somewhere"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah,

They giggle

So I didn't forget! Thats good,

They place another lavender flower in Mages hair, with the other 8 :d

[mage-thunder]

"We just wanderinggg"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Just wanddeerrnn'

They giggle adding a 10th flower

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaa! See if we can find something intresting"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Fun!

They begin to skip, adding yet another flower

[mage-thunder]

""Though I do not want to see corruption right now, or cliffs"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Roger that! Also if "I"‐

They put air quotes around 'I'

ever bring you near a cliff again, that is not me, thats the critter

[mage-thunder]

"I know, I'm not telling anyone that exept you and Elodie. So we're sure that it doesn't know"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Good!

They smile, weaving in two flowers this time

[mage-thunder]

*They spot a little path between the trees and points at it* "Let's go there"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They skip, adding another flower

[mage-thunder]

*She heads to the path*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly follows happily, adding another flower, beginning to run out of room

[mage-thunder]

"My head is going to be all flowers at thia point" *She giggles*

[lilly-tanglewood]

I knew you noticed!

They grin

But yes, they match your personality and soul!

[mage-thunder]

"Your touching my head, of course I notice! Thank you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Well you didn't say anything! I knew you knew tho! And of course!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"How did you know I noticed?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I put 15 flowers in your hair? I would be a bit worried if you didn't!

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"So? Not everyone has the spacial awarness of an human"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really? I thought poking someone was noticeable?

They wonder aloud making mental notes

[mage-thunder]

"Yea, I don't know"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they laugh, skipping along the path

[mage-thunder]

"It's a really pretty path!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

It is!!

They do a lil spin to look around

Gosh the outdoors is amazing!

[mage-thunder]

"It really is" *Mage puts a flower in Lilly's hair*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Le gasp

Thankk yoouuuu!!

They grin, :D

[mage-thunder]

*He giggles and put another one*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly smiles, so excited and happies

Thank yoouuuuss!! :DD

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

No don't do that,

They place a hand on Osprey's shoulder as a silent 'your safe'

If you don't want to talk about it, that's okay, but don't bottle it up, I'm here

★ @lilly-tanglewood

It’s not- I’m not bottling up anything. It genuinely doesn’t matter anymore…

…

*He sighs.* …I used to live in this small village. With… with my mother, and two siblings… one older- much older- and one younger…

You- You won’t repeat this to anyone, right?

[lilly-tanglewood]

Of course not, I'm here for you, not some dumb drama,

They lead Osprey over to the couch

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

*He sits, and doesn’t meet her eyes for a few moments.*

I… I was an odd kid. I was fascinated with the corruption… played near it, a lot… I was aloof, too, and my mother was always trying to force the habits out of me.

Took me a bit to realize that, yeah, you didn’t have to love your family if they were…

Anyways…

People didn’t always like me? And one day I just… stopped talking. Not stopped talking like “I’m mad at you” or “you’re mean, don’t talk to me,” and not like going nonverbal for a bit… like, I stopped talking for a little while.

*There’s a pause before he scoffs at himself.* No, not a little while. A really long time. Literal years where I didn’t utter a single word, where I hardly made noises… ‘S how I learned sign language.

One time I overheard my mom and my older brother talking? About me and how I “wasn’t getting better” and how mom had found a doctor who could “fix me…” my brother was mad. Real mad. But they were both horrified when they came out and saw me listening…

…So I ran away.

And I started talking again a few days later, when a stranger gave me something to eat in exchange for some labor. I spent a few years like that, hopping towns, hunting and working for my food and beds…

And now I’m here.

*He pauses, then laughs.* Sorry, that was a bit of a trauma dump, wasn’t it? I hope I didn’t bother ‘ya.

[lilly-tanglewood]

Osprey....

They look at him, not with pity, but with a gentle look of apology

Osprey, listen, you are amazing, you are kind, thoughtful and genuinely such a bright soul

They hug Osprey tightly

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

*Osprey awkwardly hugs her back, then practically collapses into the embrace.*

I… Thanks, but it’s really not important anymore…

Thank you. You’re a really good person.

*He sits back.* It’s… passed. I doubt I’ll ever see any of them again, and I’m just fine with that. Not like I’m going to go looking.

So! Those cucumber slices!

[lilly-tanglewood]

They place a hand on top of his head

I'm glad you're okay, and if they show up, I'll be here okay?

They pat him on the head

Cucumber slices!

They smile hoping over the couch, quickly making another cup and comes back over, handing the new cup to Osprey

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

*Osprey smiles and accepts the cucumbers, starting to munch on them.*

…Nom.

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hmm?

They hum, also munching on cucumbers

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

Ya’know, “nom.” Like “om nom nom.”

[lilly-tanglewood]

I take that as a good sign

They giggle

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

A good sign, yes. *Osprey smiles, joking.* It’s only polite, of course, to om nom nom your food. How else will the person who accidentally made absurd amounts of it know that it is liked?

*He laughs a little as he speaks, and muffles a cough into his arm.*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They laugh

Oh how so polite

They managed through giggles

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

*Osprey giggles as well.*

But of course! Am I not “distinguished gentleman” enough for you? Ah, woe is me, it seems I’ve no om nom nommed politely enough! Whatever will I do to regain your respect‽

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly began laughing hysterically, doubled over, beginning to tear up,

Stwwwaaaapppp, I can't breeaatthhheee

they wheeze out

[lilly-tanglewood]

*Mage came up to Lilly with 2 'canes'* "Lilly! I want to show you something" *He beamed*

@mage-thunder

Hmm? What is it?

They grin

Wait, where did you? Eh

[mage-thunder]

*They give them one of the 'canes' and take their hand, pulling them with him* "Come!" *They head outside*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, utterly confused but happ to hang out with best friend :D

[mage-thunder]

*Mage walks to an hidden field where the trees had lightning like scars* "Press the button on your cane!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay?

They giggle as they hit the button

[mage-thunder]

*It exents to about 10ft* "Look! You can fight with it!" *She does the same to their cane*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly looks up at the cane in shock

Oh my gods, okay yeah no I see how you get in the most odd places

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"This is how I fight! It's really usefull for things"

*He steps back a bit and stands ready to fight. The cane and her arm holding the cane gets engulved in lightning*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Are we dueling? Also am I about to get squashed like a bug?

They ask laughing slightly

[mage-thunder]

"No, I just want to show you!" *He starts fighting air, even with the limp she's really good at it*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Woah! Thats so coolll!!!

They're in awe

[mage-thunder]

"And I could teach you!" *She smiles between hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They light up

[mage-thunder]

*They stop* "Yea! Come!" *He gestures Lilly to come over*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Uhh, how make not 10 foot pole?

They ask slightly worried as they try to carefully walk over

[mage-thunder]

"You can push it back into itself to make it shorter or back how it was"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah

They do so carefully

Thank you, I was worried I was gonna knock myself out

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"You can't really do that, but if it ever breaks come to me. I can fix it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Now follow my movements" *He stands at the ready again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay!

They match Mage's stance

[mage-thunder]

*She does a few hits then waits for Lilly to follow* "It's now about being perfect, but about being consistent with your hits and hitting the target"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Consistency is key?

Lilly asks attempting to mimic, not the best but okay

[mage-thunder]

"Yes, good job" *He does another pair of hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sticks their tongue out slightly in concentration, attempting to mimic his motion

[mage-thunder]

*A next pair of hits* "You're doing great!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They grin attempting to mimic the next pair

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! You're doing amazing!" *A couple more hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yay!!

They cheer, continuing to focus on mimicking Mage

[mage-thunder]

*They go on like this for a bit untill Mage gets tired a bit*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sits down in the grass and gestures for Mage to follow,

Hey Mage? Odd question but, how did you know or get so good at using your cane?

[mage-thunder]

*She sits down beside them* "Mama taught my when dad was away and I made these two myself"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thats so cooll!!!

They smile, they look at Mage eyes soft, they pat his head

[mage-thunder]

"It's also how I learned archery!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You can shoot?!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! I just have to buy a bow and arrows!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You know how to do everything!

they grin

[mage-thunder]

"That's not true! I don't know how to wield a sword, propally use a shield, crochet, knit, walk normally, ride a horse or talk loud."

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay, one you can't control 2 of those, and you still push to do them as well as you can, two, you can wield your cane so well I think that counts more than wielding a sword and shield, and three, I can actually help with the other three,

The pat mage on the head

Also, I meant it more that you are incredibly skilled

[mage-thunder]

"I can sew so I don't need to crochet or knit and thank you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

That's so fun!!

They grin

We should see if we can do a dorm wide event where its just a fun hobby night!

[mage-thunder]

"For all dorms or just ours? And that'd be fuuuun!!" *She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Probably mainly Tigris but anyone could come! Why would keep someone from hanging out and doing something they like?

:D

[mage-thunder]

"There is no reason! We can just have fuuuuun!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yyyeeeeeaaahhh!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"It'd be great!" *Mage grins*

[lilly-tanglewood]

I wonder how many different hobbies we'd have, we have a looott of people, and very unique people at that!

[mage-thunder]

"There are so many!! Yeaaa!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I'm so glad to be here with all of y'all, I can't think of a better way my life could have gone

They smile

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! I love it here! I made so many friends!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly hums happily

[mage-thunder]

"This was great! So fun to do! I come here pretty often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Its a really nice area! Thank you for taking me here and training me!

they smile handing Mage his other cane back

[mage-thunder]

"You can keep it, I made it for you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! Are you sure?

They asked shocked

[mage-thunder]

"I wouldn't offer if I wasn't sure!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah-

They giggle slightly

Thank you, thank you so much, for everything

Hugg? :3

[mage-thunder]

*He takes then into a hug* "Of course!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You're amazing!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Well you're amazing-er and that's final

They grin

[mage-thunder]

No you

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope, you're amazing-er and I already said that it was final!

They grin wider

[mage-thunder]

"No you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they shake their head,

Its finall~

[mage-thunder]

"But you amazing tooo" *He pouts*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Awwee, thanks youu!

They smile

You're still more amazing tho

They pat mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She's still pouting, curling up on the grass* "No youuuu"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope! Not possible

They look their head up, still looking at Mage

[mage-thunder]

"Noooooo"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeesssssssss

[mage-thunder]

"NooooooooO"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeeeeeessssssss~

They grin booping Mage's nose and a flower appears

[mage-thunder]

"NoooOoooooO" *She was getting louder*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Mage, please don't push your voice, however you are still amazing-er

[mage-thunder]

"Mmmmmmm"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really? I mean like thank you for not actually screaming but that can't be much better

They giggle

Also you're not gonna win this, you're amazing-er and that is set in stone!

[mage-thunder]

"No it isn't" *He glares up at her*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly gets a rock handed to them by a vine that literally reads

'Mage is the most amazing-er person ever'

I believe it is

They smirk

[mage-thunder]

"Cheater" *She resorts to pouting again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey my clever word play and fore thought is not cheating! Cheating would be like.... a really, really horrible thing to do to a person!

they grumble playfully

[mage-thunder]

"But I didn't think of anything like that! I didn't even know we were doing this"

[lilly-tanglewood]

How long ago do you think I made this??

The ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"This morning or something"

[lilly-tanglewood]

OH!

they choke on air

No!! I meant like a few minutes ago!! I thought it would be funny¡!!

[mage-thunder]

"Oh! Pffft" *He weezed*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They break out laughing as well

Mage! Be- be carefuuul

They say through wheezes

[mage-thunder]

"I am!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

good

They grin patting Mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She takes some breaths, still curled up om the grass* "I'm okay now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays! That's good!

They smile

You're a gremlin

[mage-thunder]

"I know, and I'm not changing it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Even better

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly grins and sticks their tongue out slightly like they're concentrating on something

<role perception check ;]>

[mage-thunder]

"What are you thinking about?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nothiinnngggg

They grin, you can tell they're doing something and you can tell somethings off but you can't exactly tell what

[mage-thunder]

"You know that I can see if you're lying, right?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle flicking their wrist and mage is now about a meter of the ground, unmoved besides now being higher

Yeah, but still had you distracted long enough

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She doesn't really react* "Okay, put me down now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

No

They grin while simultaneously lowering mage back down

[mage-thunder]

"Thank you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, kinda like Hibiscus when shes being derpy

[mage-thunder]

"Now we know where Hibiscus gets that smile"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle

I'm taking that as a compliment, my feral cat is adorable

[mage-thunder]

"It was one and she is"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle before happily falling backwards into the grass

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! We really should do this more often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I agree! You're amazing company!!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

thank youu!

They smile, before looking up at the clouds humming

[mage-thunder]

"I have to town to get a bow soon"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Would you like or mind a gremlin to join?

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaa, come with meeeee!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yayy!

They grin like a child

[mage-thunder]

"Also means I have to get arrows and stuff to propally care for the bow"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hmm? What all do you need to care for a bow?

They ask confused but interested

[mage-thunder]

"Bowstring Wax, Bow Stringer, Soft Cloth, Silicone Oil and Proper Storage"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ooh! Interesting! I didn't think there was so much that goes into bow care!

They smile intrigued

[mage-thunder]

”It has to, a bow need to be propally cared for”

[lilly-tanglewood]

They nod, happy to be learning

[mage-thunder]

"And if you want, I can show you how when I get an bow!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! I would love that!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaaaaaa!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thank yous!!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"Let's go exploring?" *She stands up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They smile, standing up as well

[mage-thunder]

"What new way should we go?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

East?

[mage-thunder]

"Ehhhh, what way is that?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I don't know? You asked for a new way and I have no idea which way anything is

They pout laughing

I'm directionally challenged :[

[mage-thunder]

"Okay, where is the sun now?" *He looks up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

up?

I should probably mention I don't know what directions really are besides left and right...

They laugh nervously

[mage-thunder]

*Mage made a deflating sound and looked at the sun's position* "Looks like south, so that way" *She points left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay. Sorry about me..

[mage-thunder]

*She slowly turns to them and hits them, not enough to hurt*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey! What in the hells?!

they rub the area where they just got smacked

[mage-thunder]

"Stop apologising! Not your fault!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

But it is? I mean like yeah I wasn't taught it but I should at least know how to figure out directions! I'm 19!

They pout

[mage-thunder]

"Now everyone has the ability to know directions!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"Yes!" *He pouts, walking away going left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Everyone back home knew tho?

They mutter, almost inaudible

[mage-thunder]

"Mama didn't know either!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They look up lost

[mage-thunder]

"Yea! She was always telling stories about getting lost!" *They giggle*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Huh,

They smile, laughing

[mage-thunder]

"One time she got lost getting home from a neighbor down the street"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they giggle softly, a polite hand over their mouth

[mage-thunder]

"I still don't know how!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They grin giggling,

You're mom sounds hilarious

[mage-thunder]

"She really was!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Wait where are we going?

They blank

[mage-thunder]

"Dunno, somewhere"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah,

They giggle

So I didn't forget! Thats good,

They place another lavender flower in Mages hair, with the other 8 :d

[mage-thunder]

"We just wanderinggg"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Just wanddeerrnn'

They giggle adding a 10th flower

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaa! See if we can find something intresting"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Fun!

They begin to skip, adding yet another flower

[mage-thunder]

""Though I do not want to see corruption right now, or cliffs"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Roger that! Also if "I"‐

They put air quotes around 'I'

ever bring you near a cliff again, that is not me, thats the critter

[mage-thunder]

"I know, I'm not telling anyone that exept you and Elodie. So we're sure that it doesn't know"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Good!

They smile, weaving in two flowers this time

[mage-thunder]

*They spot a little path between the trees and points at it* "Let's go there"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They skip, adding another flower

[mage-thunder]

*She heads to the path*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly follows happily, adding another flower, beginning to run out of room

[mage-thunder]

"My head is going to be all flowers at thia point" *She giggles*

[lilly-tanglewood]

I knew you noticed!

They grin

But yes, they match your personality and soul!

[mage-thunder]

"Your touching my head, of course I notice! Thank you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Well you didn't say anything! I knew you knew tho! And of course!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"How did you know I noticed?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I put 15 flowers in your hair? I would be a bit worried if you didn't!

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"So? Not everyone has the spacial awarness of an human"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really? I thought poking someone was noticeable?

They wonder aloud making mental notes

[mage-thunder]

"Yea, I don't know"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they laugh, skipping along the path

[mage-thunder]

"It's a really pretty path!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

It is!!

They do a lil spin to look around

Gosh the outdoors is amazing!

[mage-thunder]

"It really is" *Mage puts a flower in Lilly's hair*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Le gasp

Thankk yoouuuu!!

They grin, :D

[lilly-tanglewood]

*Mage came up to Lilly with 2 'canes'* "Lilly! I want to show you something" *He beamed*

@mage-thunder

Hmm? What is it?

They grin

Wait, where did you? Eh

[mage-thunder]

*They give them one of the 'canes' and take their hand, pulling them with him* "Come!" *They head outside*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, utterly confused but happ to hang out with best friend :D

[mage-thunder]

*Mage walks to an hidden field where the trees had lightning like scars* "Press the button on your cane!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay?

They giggle as they hit the button

[mage-thunder]

*It exents to about 10ft* "Look! You can fight with it!" *She does the same to their cane*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly looks up at the cane in shock

Oh my gods, okay yeah no I see how you get in the most odd places

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"This is how I fight! It's really usefull for things"

*He steps back a bit and stands ready to fight. The cane and her arm holding the cane gets engulved in lightning*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Are we dueling? Also am I about to get squashed like a bug?

They ask laughing slightly

[mage-thunder]

"No, I just want to show you!" *He starts fighting air, even with the limp she's really good at it*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Woah! Thats so coolll!!!

They're in awe

[mage-thunder]

"And I could teach you!" *She smiles between hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They light up

[mage-thunder]

*They stop* "Yea! Come!" *He gestures Lilly to come over*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Uhh, how make not 10 foot pole?

They ask slightly worried as they try to carefully walk over

[mage-thunder]

"You can push it back into itself to make it shorter or back how it was"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah

They do so carefully

Thank you, I was worried I was gonna knock myself out

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"You can't really do that, but if it ever breaks come to me. I can fix it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Now follow my movements" *He stands at the ready again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay!

They match Mage's stance

[mage-thunder]

*She does a few hits then waits for Lilly to follow* "It's now about being perfect, but about being consistent with your hits and hitting the target"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Consistency is key?

Lilly asks attempting to mimic, not the best but okay

[mage-thunder]

"Yes, good job" *He does another pair of hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sticks their tongue out slightly in concentration, attempting to mimic his motion

[mage-thunder]

*A next pair of hits* "You're doing great!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They grin attempting to mimic the next pair

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! You're doing amazing!" *A couple more hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yay!!

They cheer, continuing to focus on mimicking Mage

[mage-thunder]

*They go on like this for a bit untill Mage gets tired a bit*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sits down in the grass and gestures for Mage to follow,

Hey Mage? Odd question but, how did you know or get so good at using your cane?

[mage-thunder]

*She sits down beside them* "Mama taught my when dad was away and I made these two myself"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thats so cooll!!!

They smile, they look at Mage eyes soft, they pat his head

[mage-thunder]

"It's also how I learned archery!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You can shoot?!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! I just have to buy a bow and arrows!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You know how to do everything!

they grin

[mage-thunder]

"That's not true! I don't know how to wield a sword, propally use a shield, crochet, knit, walk normally, ride a horse or talk loud."

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay, one you can't control 2 of those, and you still push to do them as well as you can, two, you can wield your cane so well I think that counts more than wielding a sword and shield, and three, I can actually help with the other three,

The pat mage on the head

Also, I meant it more that you are incredibly skilled

[mage-thunder]

"I can sew so I don't need to crochet or knit and thank you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

That's so fun!!

They grin

We should see if we can do a dorm wide event where its just a fun hobby night!

[mage-thunder]

"For all dorms or just ours? And that'd be fuuuun!!" *She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Probably mainly Tigris but anyone could come! Why would keep someone from hanging out and doing something they like?

:D

[mage-thunder]

"There is no reason! We can just have fuuuuun!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yyyeeeeeaaahhh!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"It'd be great!" *Mage grins*

[lilly-tanglewood]

I wonder how many different hobbies we'd have, we have a looott of people, and very unique people at that!

[mage-thunder]

"There are so many!! Yeaaa!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I'm so glad to be here with all of y'all, I can't think of a better way my life could have gone

They smile

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! I love it here! I made so many friends!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly hums happily

[mage-thunder]

"This was great! So fun to do! I come here pretty often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Its a really nice area! Thank you for taking me here and training me!

they smile handing Mage his other cane back

[mage-thunder]

"You can keep it, I made it for you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! Are you sure?

They asked shocked

[mage-thunder]

"I wouldn't offer if I wasn't sure!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah-

They giggle slightly

Thank you, thank you so much, for everything

Hugg? :3

[mage-thunder]

*He takes then into a hug* "Of course!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You're amazing!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Well you're amazing-er and that's final

They grin

[mage-thunder]

No you

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope, you're amazing-er and I already said that it was final!

They grin wider

[mage-thunder]

"No you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they shake their head,

Its finall~

[mage-thunder]

"But you amazing tooo" *He pouts*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Awwee, thanks youu!

They smile

You're still more amazing tho

They pat mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She's still pouting, curling up on the grass* "No youuuu"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope! Not possible

They look their head up, still looking at Mage

[mage-thunder]

"Noooooo"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeesssssssss

[mage-thunder]

"NooooooooO"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeeeeeessssssss~

They grin booping Mage's nose and a flower appears

[mage-thunder]

"NoooOoooooO" *She was getting louder*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Mage, please don't push your voice, however you are still amazing-er

[mage-thunder]

"Mmmmmmm"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really? I mean like thank you for not actually screaming but that can't be much better

They giggle

Also you're not gonna win this, you're amazing-er and that is set in stone!

[mage-thunder]

"No it isn't" *He glares up at her*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly gets a rock handed to them by a vine that literally reads

'Mage is the most amazing-er person ever'

I believe it is

They smirk

[mage-thunder]

"Cheater" *She resorts to pouting again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey my clever word play and fore thought is not cheating! Cheating would be like.... a really, really horrible thing to do to a person!

they grumble playfully

[mage-thunder]

"But I didn't think of anything like that! I didn't even know we were doing this"

[lilly-tanglewood]

How long ago do you think I made this??

The ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"This morning or something"

[lilly-tanglewood]

OH!

they choke on air

No!! I meant like a few minutes ago!! I thought it would be funny¡!!

[mage-thunder]

"Oh! Pffft" *He weezed*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They break out laughing as well

Mage! Be- be carefuuul

They say through wheezes

[mage-thunder]

"I am!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

good

They grin patting Mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She takes some breaths, still curled up om the grass* "I'm okay now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays! That's good!

They smile

You're a gremlin

[mage-thunder]

"I know, and I'm not changing it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Even better

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly grins and sticks their tongue out slightly like they're concentrating on something

<role perception check ;]>

[mage-thunder]

"What are you thinking about?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nothiinnngggg

They grin, you can tell they're doing something and you can tell somethings off but you can't exactly tell what

[mage-thunder]

"You know that I can see if you're lying, right?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle flicking their wrist and mage is now about a meter of the ground, unmoved besides now being higher

Yeah, but still had you distracted long enough

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She doesn't really react* "Okay, put me down now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

No

They grin while simultaneously lowering mage back down

[mage-thunder]

"Thank you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, kinda like Hibiscus when shes being derpy

[mage-thunder]

"Now we know where Hibiscus gets that smile"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle

I'm taking that as a compliment, my feral cat is adorable

[mage-thunder]

"It was one and she is"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle before happily falling backwards into the grass

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! We really should do this more often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I agree! You're amazing company!!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

thank youu!

They smile, before looking up at the clouds humming

[mage-thunder]

"I have to town to get a bow soon"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Would you like or mind a gremlin to join?

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaa, come with meeeee!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yayy!

They grin like a child

[mage-thunder]

"Also means I have to get arrows and stuff to propally care for the bow"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hmm? What all do you need to care for a bow?

They ask confused but interested

[mage-thunder]

"Bowstring Wax, Bow Stringer, Soft Cloth, Silicone Oil and Proper Storage"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ooh! Interesting! I didn't think there was so much that goes into bow care!

They smile intrigued

[mage-thunder]

”It has to, a bow need to be propally cared for”

[lilly-tanglewood]

They nod, happy to be learning

[mage-thunder]

"And if you want, I can show you how when I get an bow!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! I would love that!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaaaaaa!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thank yous!!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"Let's go exploring?" *She stands up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They smile, standing up as well

[mage-thunder]

"What new way should we go?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

East?

[mage-thunder]

"Ehhhh, what way is that?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I don't know? You asked for a new way and I have no idea which way anything is

They pout laughing

I'm directionally challenged :[

[mage-thunder]

"Okay, where is the sun now?" *He looks up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

up?

I should probably mention I don't know what directions really are besides left and right...

They laugh nervously

[mage-thunder]

*Mage made a deflating sound and looked at the sun's position* "Looks like south, so that way" *She points left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay. Sorry about me..

[mage-thunder]

*She slowly turns to them and hits them, not enough to hurt*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey! What in the hells?!

they rub the area where they just got smacked

[mage-thunder]

"Stop apologising! Not your fault!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

But it is? I mean like yeah I wasn't taught it but I should at least know how to figure out directions! I'm 19!

They pout

[mage-thunder]

"Now everyone has the ability to know directions!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"Yes!" *He pouts, walking away going left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Everyone back home knew tho?

They mutter, almost inaudible

[mage-thunder]

"Mama didn't know either!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They look up lost

[mage-thunder]

"Yea! She was always telling stories about getting lost!" *They giggle*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Huh,

They smile, laughing

[mage-thunder]

"One time she got lost getting home from a neighbor down the street"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they giggle softly, a polite hand over their mouth

[mage-thunder]

"I still don't know how!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They grin giggling,

You're mom sounds hilarious

[mage-thunder]

"She really was!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Wait where are we going?

They blank

[mage-thunder]

"Dunno, somewhere"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah,

They giggle

So I didn't forget! Thats good,

They place another lavender flower in Mages hair, with the other 8 :d

[mage-thunder]

"We just wanderinggg"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Just wanddeerrnn'

They giggle adding a 10th flower

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaa! See if we can find something intresting"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Fun!

They begin to skip, adding yet another flower

[mage-thunder]

""Though I do not want to see corruption right now, or cliffs"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Roger that! Also if "I"‐

They put air quotes around 'I'

ever bring you near a cliff again, that is not me, thats the critter

[mage-thunder]

"I know, I'm not telling anyone that exept you and Elodie. So we're sure that it doesn't know"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Good!

They smile, weaving in two flowers this time

[mage-thunder]

*They spot a little path between the trees and points at it* "Let's go there"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They skip, adding another flower

[mage-thunder]

*She heads to the path*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly follows happily, adding another flower, beginning to run out of room

[mage-thunder]

"My head is going to be all flowers at thia point" *She giggles*

[lilly-tanglewood]

I knew you noticed!

They grin

But yes, they match your personality and soul!

[mage-thunder]

"Your touching my head, of course I notice! Thank you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Well you didn't say anything! I knew you knew tho! And of course!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"How did you know I noticed?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I put 15 flowers in your hair? I would be a bit worried if you didn't!

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"So? Not everyone has the spacial awarness of an human"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really? I thought poking someone was noticeable?

They wonder aloud making mental notes

[mage-thunder]

"Yea, I don't know"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they laugh, skipping along the path

[mage-thunder]

"It's a really pretty path!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

It is!!

They do a lil spin to look around

Gosh the outdoors is amazing!

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

No don't do that,

They place a hand on Osprey's shoulder as a silent 'your safe'

If you don't want to talk about it, that's okay, but don't bottle it up, I'm here

★ @lilly-tanglewood

It’s not- I’m not bottling up anything. It genuinely doesn’t matter anymore…

…

*He sighs.* …I used to live in this small village. With… with my mother, and two siblings… one older- much older- and one younger…

You- You won’t repeat this to anyone, right?

[lilly-tanglewood]

Of course not, I'm here for you, not some dumb drama,

They lead Osprey over to the couch

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

*He sits, and doesn’t meet her eyes for a few moments.*

I… I was an odd kid. I was fascinated with the corruption… played near it, a lot… I was aloof, too, and my mother was always trying to force the habits out of me.

Took me a bit to realize that, yeah, you didn’t have to love your family if they were…

Anyways…

People didn’t always like me? And one day I just… stopped talking. Not stopped talking like “I’m mad at you” or “you’re mean, don’t talk to me,” and not like going nonverbal for a bit… like, I stopped talking for a little while.

*There’s a pause before he scoffs at himself.* No, not a little while. A really long time. Literal years where I didn’t utter a single word, where I hardly made noises… ‘S how I learned sign language.

One time I overheard my mom and my older brother talking? About me and how I “wasn’t getting better” and how mom had found a doctor who could “fix me…” my brother was mad. Real mad. But they were both horrified when they came out and saw me listening…

…So I ran away.

And I started talking again a few days later, when a stranger gave me something to eat in exchange for some labor. I spent a few years like that, hopping towns, hunting and working for my food and beds…

And now I’m here.

*He pauses, then laughs.* Sorry, that was a bit of a trauma dump, wasn’t it? I hope I didn’t bother ‘ya.

[lilly-tanglewood]

Osprey....

They look at him, not with pity, but with a gentle look of apology

Osprey, listen, you are amazing, you are kind, thoughtful and genuinely such a bright soul

They hug Osprey tightly

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

*Osprey awkwardly hugs her back, then practically collapses into the embrace.*

I… Thanks, but it’s really not important anymore…

Thank you. You’re a really good person.

*He sits back.* It’s… passed. I doubt I’ll ever see any of them again, and I’m just fine with that. Not like I’m going to go looking.

So! Those cucumber slices!

[lilly-tanglewood]

They place a hand on top of his head

I'm glad you're okay, and if they show up, I'll be here okay?

They pat him on the head

Cucumber slices!

They smile hoping over the couch, quickly making another cup and comes back over, handing the new cup to Osprey

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

*Osprey smiles and accepts the cucumbers, starting to munch on them.*

…Nom.

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hmm?

They hum, also munching on cucumbers

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

Ya’know, “nom.” Like “om nom nom.”

[lilly-tanglewood]

I take that as a good sign

They giggle

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

A good sign, yes. *Osprey smiles, joking.* It’s only polite, of course, to om nom nom your food. How else will the person who accidentally made absurd amounts of it know that it is liked?

*He laughs a little as he speaks, and muffles a cough into his arm.*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They laugh

Oh how so polite

They managed through giggles

[lilly-tanglewood]

*Mage came up to Lilly with 2 'canes'* "Lilly! I want to show you something" *He beamed*

@mage-thunder

Hmm? What is it?

They grin

Wait, where did you? Eh

[mage-thunder]

*They give them one of the 'canes' and take their hand, pulling them with him* "Come!" *They head outside*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, utterly confused but happ to hang out with best friend :D

[mage-thunder]

*Mage walks to an hidden field where the trees had lightning like scars* "Press the button on your cane!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay?

They giggle as they hit the button

[mage-thunder]

*It exents to about 10ft* "Look! You can fight with it!" *She does the same to their cane*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly looks up at the cane in shock

Oh my gods, okay yeah no I see how you get in the most odd places

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"This is how I fight! It's really usefull for things"

*He steps back a bit and stands ready to fight. The cane and her arm holding the cane gets engulved in lightning*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Are we dueling? Also am I about to get squashed like a bug?

They ask laughing slightly

[mage-thunder]

"No, I just want to show you!" *He starts fighting air, even with the limp she's really good at it*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Woah! Thats so coolll!!!

They're in awe

[mage-thunder]

"And I could teach you!" *She smiles between hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They light up

[mage-thunder]

*They stop* "Yea! Come!" *He gestures Lilly to come over*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Uhh, how make not 10 foot pole?

They ask slightly worried as they try to carefully walk over

[mage-thunder]

"You can push it back into itself to make it shorter or back how it was"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah

They do so carefully

Thank you, I was worried I was gonna knock myself out

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"You can't really do that, but if it ever breaks come to me. I can fix it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Now follow my movements" *He stands at the ready again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay!

They match Mage's stance

[mage-thunder]

*She does a few hits then waits for Lilly to follow* "It's now about being perfect, but about being consistent with your hits and hitting the target"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Consistency is key?

Lilly asks attempting to mimic, not the best but okay

[mage-thunder]

"Yes, good job" *He does another pair of hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sticks their tongue out slightly in concentration, attempting to mimic his motion

[mage-thunder]

*A next pair of hits* "You're doing great!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They grin attempting to mimic the next pair

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! You're doing amazing!" *A couple more hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yay!!

They cheer, continuing to focus on mimicking Mage

[mage-thunder]

*They go on like this for a bit untill Mage gets tired a bit*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sits down in the grass and gestures for Mage to follow,

Hey Mage? Odd question but, how did you know or get so good at using your cane?

[mage-thunder]

*She sits down beside them* "Mama taught my when dad was away and I made these two myself"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thats so cooll!!!

They smile, they look at Mage eyes soft, they pat his head

[mage-thunder]

"It's also how I learned archery!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You can shoot?!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! I just have to buy a bow and arrows!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You know how to do everything!

they grin

[mage-thunder]

"That's not true! I don't know how to wield a sword, propally use a shield, crochet, knit, walk normally, ride a horse or talk loud."

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay, one you can't control 2 of those, and you still push to do them as well as you can, two, you can wield your cane so well I think that counts more than wielding a sword and shield, and three, I can actually help with the other three,

The pat mage on the head

Also, I meant it more that you are incredibly skilled

[mage-thunder]

"I can sew so I don't need to crochet or knit and thank you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

That's so fun!!

They grin

We should see if we can do a dorm wide event where its just a fun hobby night!

[mage-thunder]

"For all dorms or just ours? And that'd be fuuuun!!" *She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Probably mainly Tigris but anyone could come! Why would keep someone from hanging out and doing something they like?

:D

[mage-thunder]

"There is no reason! We can just have fuuuuun!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yyyeeeeeaaahhh!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"It'd be great!" *Mage grins*

[lilly-tanglewood]

I wonder how many different hobbies we'd have, we have a looott of people, and very unique people at that!

[mage-thunder]

"There are so many!! Yeaaa!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I'm so glad to be here with all of y'all, I can't think of a better way my life could have gone

They smile

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! I love it here! I made so many friends!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly hums happily

[mage-thunder]

"This was great! So fun to do! I come here pretty often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Its a really nice area! Thank you for taking me here and training me!

they smile handing Mage his other cane back

[mage-thunder]

"You can keep it, I made it for you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! Are you sure?

They asked shocked

[mage-thunder]

"I wouldn't offer if I wasn't sure!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah-

They giggle slightly

Thank you, thank you so much, for everything

Hugg? :3

[mage-thunder]

*He takes then into a hug* "Of course!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You're amazing!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Well you're amazing-er and that's final

They grin

[mage-thunder]

No you

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope, you're amazing-er and I already said that it was final!

They grin wider

[mage-thunder]

"No you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they shake their head,

Its finall~

[mage-thunder]

"But you amazing tooo" *He pouts*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Awwee, thanks youu!

They smile

You're still more amazing tho

They pat mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She's still pouting, curling up on the grass* "No youuuu"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope! Not possible

They look their head up, still looking at Mage

[mage-thunder]

"Noooooo"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeesssssssss

[mage-thunder]

"NooooooooO"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeeeeeessssssss~

They grin booping Mage's nose and a flower appears

[mage-thunder]

"NoooOoooooO" *She was getting louder*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Mage, please don't push your voice, however you are still amazing-er

[mage-thunder]

"Mmmmmmm"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really? I mean like thank you for not actually screaming but that can't be much better

They giggle

Also you're not gonna win this, you're amazing-er and that is set in stone!

[mage-thunder]

"No it isn't" *He glares up at her*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly gets a rock handed to them by a vine that literally reads

'Mage is the most amazing-er person ever'

I believe it is

They smirk

[mage-thunder]

"Cheater" *She resorts to pouting again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey my clever word play and fore thought is not cheating! Cheating would be like.... a really, really horrible thing to do to a person!

they grumble playfully

[mage-thunder]

"But I didn't think of anything like that! I didn't even know we were doing this"

[lilly-tanglewood]

How long ago do you think I made this??

The ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"This morning or something"

[lilly-tanglewood]

OH!

they choke on air

No!! I meant like a few minutes ago!! I thought it would be funny¡!!

[mage-thunder]

"Oh! Pffft" *He weezed*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They break out laughing as well

Mage! Be- be carefuuul

They say through wheezes

[mage-thunder]

"I am!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

good

They grin patting Mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She takes some breaths, still curled up om the grass* "I'm okay now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays! That's good!

They smile

You're a gremlin

[mage-thunder]

"I know, and I'm not changing it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Even better

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly grins and sticks their tongue out slightly like they're concentrating on something

<role perception check ;]>

[mage-thunder]

"What are you thinking about?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nothiinnngggg

They grin, you can tell they're doing something and you can tell somethings off but you can't exactly tell what

[mage-thunder]

"You know that I can see if you're lying, right?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle flicking their wrist and mage is now about a meter of the ground, unmoved besides now being higher

Yeah, but still had you distracted long enough

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She doesn't really react* "Okay, put me down now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

No

They grin while simultaneously lowering mage back down

[mage-thunder]

"Thank you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, kinda like Hibiscus when shes being derpy

[mage-thunder]

"Now we know where Hibiscus gets that smile"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle

I'm taking that as a compliment, my feral cat is adorable

[mage-thunder]

"It was one and she is"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle before happily falling backwards into the grass

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! We really should do this more often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I agree! You're amazing company!!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

thank youu!

They smile, before looking up at the clouds humming

[mage-thunder]

"I have to town to get a bow soon"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Would you like or mind a gremlin to join?

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaa, come with meeeee!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yayy!

They grin like a child

[mage-thunder]

"Also means I have to get arrows and stuff to propally care for the bow"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hmm? What all do you need to care for a bow?

They ask confused but interested

[mage-thunder]

"Bowstring Wax, Bow Stringer, Soft Cloth, Silicone Oil and Proper Storage"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ooh! Interesting! I didn't think there was so much that goes into bow care!

They smile intrigued

[mage-thunder]

”It has to, a bow need to be propally cared for”

[lilly-tanglewood]

They nod, happy to be learning

[mage-thunder]

"And if you want, I can show you how when I get an bow!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! I would love that!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaaaaaa!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thank yous!!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"Let's go exploring?" *She stands up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They smile, standing up as well

[mage-thunder]

"What new way should we go?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

East?

[mage-thunder]

"Ehhhh, what way is that?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I don't know? You asked for a new way and I have no idea which way anything is

They pout laughing

I'm directionally challenged :[

[mage-thunder]

"Okay, where is the sun now?" *He looks up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

up?

I should probably mention I don't know what directions really are besides left and right...

They laugh nervously

[mage-thunder]

*Mage made a deflating sound and looked at the sun's position* "Looks like south, so that way" *She points left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay. Sorry about me..

[mage-thunder]

*She slowly turns to them and hits them, not enough to hurt*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey! What in the hells?!

they rub the area where they just got smacked

[mage-thunder]

"Stop apologising! Not your fault!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

But it is? I mean like yeah I wasn't taught it but I should at least know how to figure out directions! I'm 19!

They pout

[mage-thunder]

"Now everyone has the ability to know directions!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"Yes!" *He pouts, walking away going left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Everyone back home knew tho?

They mutter, almost inaudible

[mage-thunder]

"Mama didn't know either!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They look up lost

[mage-thunder]

"Yea! She was always telling stories about getting lost!" *They giggle*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Huh,

They smile, laughing

[mage-thunder]

"One time she got lost getting home from a neighbor down the street"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they giggle softly, a polite hand over their mouth

[mage-thunder]

"I still don't know how!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They grin giggling,

You're mom sounds hilarious

[mage-thunder]

"She really was!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Wait where are we going?

They blank

[mage-thunder]

"Dunno, somewhere"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah,

They giggle

So I didn't forget! Thats good,

They place another lavender flower in Mages hair, with the other 8 :d

[mage-thunder]

"We just wanderinggg"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Just wanddeerrnn'

They giggle adding a 10th flower

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaa! See if we can find something intresting"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Fun!

They begin to skip, adding yet another flower

[mage-thunder]

""Though I do not want to see corruption right now, or cliffs"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Roger that! Also if "I"‐

They put air quotes around 'I'

ever bring you near a cliff again, that is not me, thats the critter

[mage-thunder]

"I know, I'm not telling anyone that exept you and Elodie. So we're sure that it doesn't know"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Good!

They smile, weaving in two flowers this time

[mage-thunder]

*They spot a little path between the trees and points at it* "Let's go there"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They skip, adding another flower

[mage-thunder]

*She heads to the path*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly follows happily, adding another flower, beginning to run out of room

[mage-thunder]

"My head is going to be all flowers at thia point" *She giggles*

[lilly-tanglewood]

I knew you noticed!

They grin

But yes, they match your personality and soul!

[mage-thunder]

"Your touching my head, of course I notice! Thank you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Well you didn't say anything! I knew you knew tho! And of course!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"How did you know I noticed?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I put 15 flowers in your hair? I would be a bit worried if you didn't!

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"So? Not everyone has the spacial awarness of an human"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really? I thought poking someone was noticeable?

They wonder aloud making mental notes

[mage-thunder]

"Yea, I don't know"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they laugh, skipping along the path

[lilly-tanglewood]

*Mage came up to Lilly with 2 'canes'* "Lilly! I want to show you something" *He beamed*

@mage-thunder

Hmm? What is it?

They grin

Wait, where did you? Eh

[mage-thunder]

*They give them one of the 'canes' and take their hand, pulling them with him* "Come!" *They head outside*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, utterly confused but happ to hang out with best friend :D

[mage-thunder]

*Mage walks to an hidden field where the trees had lightning like scars* "Press the button on your cane!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay?

They giggle as they hit the button

[mage-thunder]

*It exents to about 10ft* "Look! You can fight with it!" *She does the same to their cane*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly looks up at the cane in shock

Oh my gods, okay yeah no I see how you get in the most odd places

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"This is how I fight! It's really usefull for things"

*He steps back a bit and stands ready to fight. The cane and her arm holding the cane gets engulved in lightning*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Are we dueling? Also am I about to get squashed like a bug?

They ask laughing slightly

[mage-thunder]

"No, I just want to show you!" *He starts fighting air, even with the limp she's really good at it*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Woah! Thats so coolll!!!

They're in awe

[mage-thunder]

"And I could teach you!" *She smiles between hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They light up

[mage-thunder]

*They stop* "Yea! Come!" *He gestures Lilly to come over*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Uhh, how make not 10 foot pole?

They ask slightly worried as they try to carefully walk over

[mage-thunder]

"You can push it back into itself to make it shorter or back how it was"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah

They do so carefully

Thank you, I was worried I was gonna knock myself out

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"You can't really do that, but if it ever breaks come to me. I can fix it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Now follow my movements" *He stands at the ready again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay!

They match Mage's stance

[mage-thunder]

*She does a few hits then waits for Lilly to follow* "It's now about being perfect, but about being consistent with your hits and hitting the target"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Consistency is key?

Lilly asks attempting to mimic, not the best but okay

[mage-thunder]

"Yes, good job" *He does another pair of hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sticks their tongue out slightly in concentration, attempting to mimic his motion

[mage-thunder]

*A next pair of hits* "You're doing great!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They grin attempting to mimic the next pair

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! You're doing amazing!" *A couple more hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yay!!

They cheer, continuing to focus on mimicking Mage

[mage-thunder]

*They go on like this for a bit untill Mage gets tired a bit*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sits down in the grass and gestures for Mage to follow,

Hey Mage? Odd question but, how did you know or get so good at using your cane?

[mage-thunder]

*She sits down beside them* "Mama taught my when dad was away and I made these two myself"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thats so cooll!!!

They smile, they look at Mage eyes soft, they pat his head

[mage-thunder]

"It's also how I learned archery!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You can shoot?!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! I just have to buy a bow and arrows!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You know how to do everything!

they grin

[mage-thunder]

"That's not true! I don't know how to wield a sword, propally use a shield, crochet, knit, walk normally, ride a horse or talk loud."

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay, one you can't control 2 of those, and you still push to do them as well as you can, two, you can wield your cane so well I think that counts more than wielding a sword and shield, and three, I can actually help with the other three,

The pat mage on the head

Also, I meant it more that you are incredibly skilled

[mage-thunder]

"I can sew so I don't need to crochet or knit and thank you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

That's so fun!!

They grin

We should see if we can do a dorm wide event where its just a fun hobby night!

[mage-thunder]

"For all dorms or just ours? And that'd be fuuuun!!" *She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Probably mainly Tigris but anyone could come! Why would keep someone from hanging out and doing something they like?

:D

[mage-thunder]

"There is no reason! We can just have fuuuuun!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yyyeeeeeaaahhh!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"It'd be great!" *Mage grins*

[lilly-tanglewood]

I wonder how many different hobbies we'd have, we have a looott of people, and very unique people at that!

[mage-thunder]

"There are so many!! Yeaaa!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I'm so glad to be here with all of y'all, I can't think of a better way my life could have gone

They smile

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! I love it here! I made so many friends!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly hums happily

[mage-thunder]

"This was great! So fun to do! I come here pretty often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Its a really nice area! Thank you for taking me here and training me!

they smile handing Mage his other cane back

[mage-thunder]

"You can keep it, I made it for you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! Are you sure?

They asked shocked

[mage-thunder]

"I wouldn't offer if I wasn't sure!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah-

They giggle slightly

Thank you, thank you so much, for everything

Hugg? :3

[mage-thunder]

*He takes then into a hug* "Of course!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You're amazing!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Well you're amazing-er and that's final

They grin

[mage-thunder]

No you

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope, you're amazing-er and I already said that it was final!

They grin wider

[mage-thunder]

"No you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they shake their head,

Its finall~

[mage-thunder]

"But you amazing tooo" *He pouts*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Awwee, thanks youu!

They smile

You're still more amazing tho

They pat mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She's still pouting, curling up on the grass* "No youuuu"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope! Not possible

They look their head up, still looking at Mage

[mage-thunder]

"Noooooo"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeesssssssss

[mage-thunder]

"NooooooooO"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeeeeeessssssss~

They grin booping Mage's nose and a flower appears

[mage-thunder]

"NoooOoooooO" *She was getting louder*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Mage, please don't push your voice, however you are still amazing-er

[mage-thunder]

"Mmmmmmm"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really? I mean like thank you for not actually screaming but that can't be much better

They giggle

Also you're not gonna win this, you're amazing-er and that is set in stone!

[mage-thunder]

"No it isn't" *He glares up at her*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly gets a rock handed to them by a vine that literally reads

'Mage is the most amazing-er person ever'

I believe it is

They smirk

[mage-thunder]

"Cheater" *She resorts to pouting again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey my clever word play and fore thought is not cheating! Cheating would be like.... a really, really horrible thing to do to a person!

they grumble playfully

[mage-thunder]

"But I didn't think of anything like that! I didn't even know we were doing this"

[lilly-tanglewood]

How long ago do you think I made this??

The ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"This morning or something"

[lilly-tanglewood]

OH!

they choke on air

No!! I meant like a few minutes ago!! I thought it would be funny¡!!

[mage-thunder]

"Oh! Pffft" *He weezed*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They break out laughing as well

Mage! Be- be carefuuul

They say through wheezes

[mage-thunder]

"I am!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

good

They grin patting Mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She takes some breaths, still curled up om the grass* "I'm okay now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays! That's good!

They smile

You're a gremlin

[mage-thunder]

"I know, and I'm not changing it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Even better

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly grins and sticks their tongue out slightly like they're concentrating on something

<role perception check ;]>

[mage-thunder]

"What are you thinking about?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nothiinnngggg

They grin, you can tell they're doing something and you can tell somethings off but you can't exactly tell what

[mage-thunder]

"You know that I can see if you're lying, right?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle flicking their wrist and mage is now about a meter of the ground, unmoved besides now being higher

Yeah, but still had you distracted long enough

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She doesn't really react* "Okay, put me down now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

No

They grin while simultaneously lowering mage back down

[mage-thunder]

"Thank you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, kinda like Hibiscus when shes being derpy

[mage-thunder]

"Now we know where Hibiscus gets that smile"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle

I'm taking that as a compliment, my feral cat is adorable

[mage-thunder]

"It was one and she is"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle before happily falling backwards into the grass

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! We really should do this more often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I agree! You're amazing company!!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

thank youu!

They smile, before looking up at the clouds humming

[mage-thunder]

"I have to town to get a bow soon"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Would you like or mind a gremlin to join?

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaa, come with meeeee!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yayy!

They grin like a child

[mage-thunder]

"Also means I have to get arrows and stuff to propally care for the bow"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hmm? What all do you need to care for a bow?

They ask confused but interested

[mage-thunder]

"Bowstring Wax, Bow Stringer, Soft Cloth, Silicone Oil and Proper Storage"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ooh! Interesting! I didn't think there was so much that goes into bow care!

They smile intrigued

[mage-thunder]

”It has to, a bow need to be propally cared for”

[lilly-tanglewood]

They nod, happy to be learning

[mage-thunder]

"And if you want, I can show you how when I get an bow!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! I would love that!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaaaaaa!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thank yous!!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"Let's go exploring?" *She stands up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They smile, standing up as well

[mage-thunder]

"What new way should we go?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

East?

[mage-thunder]

"Ehhhh, what way is that?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I don't know? You asked for a new way and I have no idea which way anything is

They pout laughing

I'm directionally challenged :[

[mage-thunder]

"Okay, where is the sun now?" *He looks up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

up?

I should probably mention I don't know what directions really are besides left and right...

They laugh nervously

[mage-thunder]

*Mage made a deflating sound and looked at the sun's position* "Looks like south, so that way" *She points left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay. Sorry about me..

[mage-thunder]

*She slowly turns to them and hits them, not enough to hurt*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey! What in the hells?!

they rub the area where they just got smacked

[mage-thunder]

"Stop apologising! Not your fault!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

But it is? I mean like yeah I wasn't taught it but I should at least know how to figure out directions! I'm 19!

They pout

[mage-thunder]

"Now everyone has the ability to know directions!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"Yes!" *He pouts, walking away going left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Everyone back home knew tho?

They mutter, almost inaudible

[mage-thunder]

"Mama didn't know either!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They look up lost

[mage-thunder]

"Yea! She was always telling stories about getting lost!" *They giggle*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Huh,

They smile, laughing

[mage-thunder]

"One time she got lost getting home from a neighbor down the street"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they giggle softly, a polite hand over their mouth

[mage-thunder]

"I still don't know how!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They grin giggling,

You're mom sounds hilarious

[mage-thunder]

"She really was!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Wait where are we going?

They blank

[mage-thunder]

"Dunno, somewhere"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah,

They giggle

So I didn't forget! Thats good,

They place another lavender flower in Mages hair, with the other 8 :d

[mage-thunder]

"We just wanderinggg"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Just wanddeerrnn'

They giggle adding a 10th flower

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaa! See if we can find something intresting"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Fun!

They begin to skip, adding yet another flower

[mage-thunder]

""Though I do not want to see corruption right now, or cliffs"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Roger that! Also if "I"‐

They put air quotes around 'I'

ever bring you near a cliff again, that is not me, thats the critter

[mage-thunder]

"I know, I'm not telling anyone that exept you and Elodie. So we're sure that it doesn't know"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Good!

They smile, weaving in two flowers this time

[mage-thunder]

*They spot a little path between the trees and points at it* "Let's go there"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They skip, adding another flower

[mage-thunder]

*She heads to the path*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly follows happily, adding another flower, beginning to run out of room

[mage-thunder]

"My head is going to be all flowers at thia point" *She giggles*

[lilly-tanglewood]

I knew you noticed!

They grin

But yes, they match your personality and soul!

[mage-thunder]

"Your touching my head, of course I notice! Thank you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Well you didn't say anything! I knew you knew tho! And of course!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"How did you know I noticed?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I put 15 flowers in your hair? I would be a bit worried if you didn't!

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"So? Not everyone has the spacial awarness of an human"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really? I thought poking someone was noticeable?

They wonder aloud making mental notes

[lilly-tanglewood]

*Mage came up to Lilly with 2 'canes'* "Lilly! I want to show you something" *He beamed*

@mage-thunder

Hmm? What is it?

They grin

Wait, where did you? Eh

[mage-thunder]

*They give them one of the 'canes' and take their hand, pulling them with him* "Come!" *They head outside*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, utterly confused but happ to hang out with best friend :D

[mage-thunder]

*Mage walks to an hidden field where the trees had lightning like scars* "Press the button on your cane!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay?

They giggle as they hit the button

[mage-thunder]

*It exents to about 10ft* "Look! You can fight with it!" *She does the same to their cane*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly looks up at the cane in shock

Oh my gods, okay yeah no I see how you get in the most odd places

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"This is how I fight! It's really usefull for things"

*He steps back a bit and stands ready to fight. The cane and her arm holding the cane gets engulved in lightning*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Are we dueling? Also am I about to get squashed like a bug?

They ask laughing slightly

[mage-thunder]

"No, I just want to show you!" *He starts fighting air, even with the limp she's really good at it*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Woah! Thats so coolll!!!

They're in awe

[mage-thunder]

"And I could teach you!" *She smiles between hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They light up

[mage-thunder]

*They stop* "Yea! Come!" *He gestures Lilly to come over*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Uhh, how make not 10 foot pole?

They ask slightly worried as they try to carefully walk over

[mage-thunder]

"You can push it back into itself to make it shorter or back how it was"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah

They do so carefully

Thank you, I was worried I was gonna knock myself out

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"You can't really do that, but if it ever breaks come to me. I can fix it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Now follow my movements" *He stands at the ready again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay!

They match Mage's stance

[mage-thunder]

*She does a few hits then waits for Lilly to follow* "It's now about being perfect, but about being consistent with your hits and hitting the target"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Consistency is key?

Lilly asks attempting to mimic, not the best but okay

[mage-thunder]

"Yes, good job" *He does another pair of hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sticks their tongue out slightly in concentration, attempting to mimic his motion

[mage-thunder]

*A next pair of hits* "You're doing great!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They grin attempting to mimic the next pair

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! You're doing amazing!" *A couple more hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yay!!

They cheer, continuing to focus on mimicking Mage

[mage-thunder]

*They go on like this for a bit untill Mage gets tired a bit*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sits down in the grass and gestures for Mage to follow,

Hey Mage? Odd question but, how did you know or get so good at using your cane?

[mage-thunder]

*She sits down beside them* "Mama taught my when dad was away and I made these two myself"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thats so cooll!!!

They smile, they look at Mage eyes soft, they pat his head

[mage-thunder]

"It's also how I learned archery!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You can shoot?!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! I just have to buy a bow and arrows!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You know how to do everything!

they grin

[mage-thunder]

"That's not true! I don't know how to wield a sword, propally use a shield, crochet, knit, walk normally, ride a horse or talk loud."

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay, one you can't control 2 of those, and you still push to do them as well as you can, two, you can wield your cane so well I think that counts more than wielding a sword and shield, and three, I can actually help with the other three,

The pat mage on the head

Also, I meant it more that you are incredibly skilled

[mage-thunder]

"I can sew so I don't need to crochet or knit and thank you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

That's so fun!!

They grin

We should see if we can do a dorm wide event where its just a fun hobby night!

[mage-thunder]

"For all dorms or just ours? And that'd be fuuuun!!" *She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Probably mainly Tigris but anyone could come! Why would keep someone from hanging out and doing something they like?

:D

[mage-thunder]

"There is no reason! We can just have fuuuuun!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yyyeeeeeaaahhh!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"It'd be great!" *Mage grins*

[lilly-tanglewood]

I wonder how many different hobbies we'd have, we have a looott of people, and very unique people at that!

[mage-thunder]

"There are so many!! Yeaaa!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I'm so glad to be here with all of y'all, I can't think of a better way my life could have gone

They smile

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! I love it here! I made so many friends!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly hums happily

[mage-thunder]

"This was great! So fun to do! I come here pretty often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Its a really nice area! Thank you for taking me here and training me!

they smile handing Mage his other cane back

[mage-thunder]

"You can keep it, I made it for you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! Are you sure?

They asked shocked

[mage-thunder]

"I wouldn't offer if I wasn't sure!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah-

They giggle slightly

Thank you, thank you so much, for everything

Hugg? :3

[mage-thunder]

*He takes then into a hug* "Of course!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You're amazing!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Well you're amazing-er and that's final

They grin

[mage-thunder]

No you

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope, you're amazing-er and I already said that it was final!

They grin wider

[mage-thunder]

"No you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they shake their head,

Its finall~

[mage-thunder]

"But you amazing tooo" *He pouts*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Awwee, thanks youu!

They smile

You're still more amazing tho

They pat mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She's still pouting, curling up on the grass* "No youuuu"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope! Not possible

They look their head up, still looking at Mage

[mage-thunder]

"Noooooo"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeesssssssss

[mage-thunder]

"NooooooooO"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeeeeeessssssss~

They grin booping Mage's nose and a flower appears

[mage-thunder]

"NoooOoooooO" *She was getting louder*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Mage, please don't push your voice, however you are still amazing-er

[mage-thunder]

"Mmmmmmm"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really? I mean like thank you for not actually screaming but that can't be much better

They giggle

Also you're not gonna win this, you're amazing-er and that is set in stone!

[mage-thunder]

"No it isn't" *He glares up at her*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly gets a rock handed to them by a vine that literally reads

'Mage is the most amazing-er person ever'

I believe it is

They smirk

[mage-thunder]

"Cheater" *She resorts to pouting again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey my clever word play and fore thought is not cheating! Cheating would be like.... a really, really horrible thing to do to a person!

they grumble playfully

[mage-thunder]

"But I didn't think of anything like that! I didn't even know we were doing this"

[lilly-tanglewood]

How long ago do you think I made this??

The ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"This morning or something"

[lilly-tanglewood]

OH!

they choke on air

No!! I meant like a few minutes ago!! I thought it would be funny¡!!

[mage-thunder]

"Oh! Pffft" *He weezed*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They break out laughing as well

Mage! Be- be carefuuul

They say through wheezes

[mage-thunder]

"I am!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

good

They grin patting Mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She takes some breaths, still curled up om the grass* "I'm okay now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays! That's good!

They smile

You're a gremlin

[mage-thunder]

"I know, and I'm not changing it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Even better

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly grins and sticks their tongue out slightly like they're concentrating on something

<role perception check ;]>

[mage-thunder]

"What are you thinking about?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nothiinnngggg

They grin, you can tell they're doing something and you can tell somethings off but you can't exactly tell what

[mage-thunder]

"You know that I can see if you're lying, right?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle flicking their wrist and mage is now about a meter of the ground, unmoved besides now being higher

Yeah, but still had you distracted long enough

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She doesn't really react* "Okay, put me down now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

No

They grin while simultaneously lowering mage back down

[mage-thunder]

"Thank you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, kinda like Hibiscus when shes being derpy

[mage-thunder]

"Now we know where Hibiscus gets that smile"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle

I'm taking that as a compliment, my feral cat is adorable

[mage-thunder]

"It was one and she is"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle before happily falling backwards into the grass

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! We really should do this more often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I agree! You're amazing company!!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

thank youu!

They smile, before looking up at the clouds humming

[mage-thunder]

"I have to town to get a bow soon"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Would you like or mind a gremlin to join?

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaa, come with meeeee!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yayy!

They grin like a child

[mage-thunder]

"Also means I have to get arrows and stuff to propally care for the bow"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hmm? What all do you need to care for a bow?

They ask confused but interested

[mage-thunder]

"Bowstring Wax, Bow Stringer, Soft Cloth, Silicone Oil and Proper Storage"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ooh! Interesting! I didn't think there was so much that goes into bow care!

They smile intrigued

[mage-thunder]

”It has to, a bow need to be propally cared for”

[lilly-tanglewood]

They nod, happy to be learning

[mage-thunder]

"And if you want, I can show you how when I get an bow!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! I would love that!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaaaaaa!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thank yous!!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"Let's go exploring?" *She stands up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They smile, standing up as well

[mage-thunder]

"What new way should we go?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

East?

[mage-thunder]

"Ehhhh, what way is that?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I don't know? You asked for a new way and I have no idea which way anything is

They pout laughing

I'm directionally challenged :[

[mage-thunder]

"Okay, where is the sun now?" *He looks up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

up?

I should probably mention I don't know what directions really are besides left and right...

They laugh nervously

[mage-thunder]

*Mage made a deflating sound and looked at the sun's position* "Looks like south, so that way" *She points left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay. Sorry about me..

[mage-thunder]

*She slowly turns to them and hits them, not enough to hurt*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey! What in the hells?!

they rub the area where they just got smacked

[mage-thunder]

"Stop apologising! Not your fault!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

But it is? I mean like yeah I wasn't taught it but I should at least know how to figure out directions! I'm 19!

They pout

[mage-thunder]

"Now everyone has the ability to know directions!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"Yes!" *He pouts, walking away going left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Everyone back home knew tho?

They mutter, almost inaudible

[mage-thunder]

"Mama didn't know either!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They look up lost

[mage-thunder]

"Yea! She was always telling stories about getting lost!" *They giggle*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Huh,

They smile, laughing

[mage-thunder]

"One time she got lost getting home from a neighbor down the street"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they giggle softly, a polite hand over their mouth

[mage-thunder]

"I still don't know how!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They grin giggling,

You're mom sounds hilarious

[mage-thunder]

"She really was!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Wait where are we going?

They blank

[mage-thunder]

"Dunno, somewhere"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah,

They giggle

So I didn't forget! Thats good,

They place another lavender flower in Mages hair, with the other 8 :d

[mage-thunder]

"We just wanderinggg"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Just wanddeerrnn'

They giggle adding a 10th flower

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaa! See if we can find something intresting"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Fun!

They begin to skip, adding yet another flower

[mage-thunder]

""Though I do not want to see corruption right now, or cliffs"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Roger that! Also if "I"‐

They put air quotes around 'I'

ever bring you near a cliff again, that is not me, thats the critter

[mage-thunder]

"I know, I'm not telling anyone that exept you and Elodie. So we're sure that it doesn't know"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Good!

They smile, weaving in two flowers this time

[mage-thunder]

*They spot a little path between the trees and points at it* "Let's go there"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They skip, adding another flower

[mage-thunder]

*She heads to the path*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly follows happily, adding another flower, beginning to run out of room

[mage-thunder]

"My head is going to be all flowers at thia point" *She giggles*

[lilly-tanglewood]

I knew you noticed!

They grin

But yes, they match your personality and soul!

[mage-thunder]

"Your touching my head, of course I notice! Thank you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Well you didn't say anything! I knew you knew tho! And of course!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"How did you know I noticed?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I put 15 flowers in your hair? I would be a bit worried if you didn't!

They laugh

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

No don't do that,

They place a hand on Osprey's shoulder as a silent 'your safe'

If you don't want to talk about it, that's okay, but don't bottle it up, I'm here

★ @lilly-tanglewood

It’s not- I’m not bottling up anything. It genuinely doesn’t matter anymore…

…

*He sighs.* …I used to live in this small village. With… with my mother, and two siblings… one older- much older- and one younger…

You- You won’t repeat this to anyone, right?

[lilly-tanglewood]

Of course not, I'm here for you, not some dumb drama,

They lead Osprey over to the couch

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

*He sits, and doesn’t meet her eyes for a few moments.*

I… I was an odd kid. I was fascinated with the corruption… played near it, a lot… I was aloof, too, and my mother was always trying to force the habits out of me.

Took me a bit to realize that, yeah, you didn’t have to love your family if they were…

Anyways…

People didn’t always like me? And one day I just… stopped talking. Not stopped talking like “I’m mad at you” or “you’re mean, don’t talk to me,” and not like going nonverbal for a bit… like, I stopped talking for a little while.

*There’s a pause before he scoffs at himself.* No, not a little while. A really long time. Literal years where I didn’t utter a single word, where I hardly made noises… ‘S how I learned sign language.

One time I overheard my mom and my older brother talking? About me and how I “wasn’t getting better” and how mom had found a doctor who could “fix me…” my brother was mad. Real mad. But they were both horrified when they came out and saw me listening…

…So I ran away.

And I started talking again a few days later, when a stranger gave me something to eat in exchange for some labor. I spent a few years like that, hopping towns, hunting and working for my food and beds…

And now I’m here.

*He pauses, then laughs.* Sorry, that was a bit of a trauma dump, wasn’t it? I hope I didn’t bother ‘ya.

[lilly-tanglewood]

Osprey....

They look at him, not with pity, but with a gentle look of apology

Osprey, listen, you are amazing, you are kind, thoughtful and genuinely such a bright soul

They hug Osprey tightly

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

*Osprey awkwardly hugs her back, then practically collapses into the embrace.*

I… Thanks, but it’s really not important anymore…

Thank you. You’re a really good person.

*He sits back.* It’s… passed. I doubt I’ll ever see any of them again, and I’m just fine with that. Not like I’m going to go looking.

So! Those cucumber slices!

[lilly-tanglewood]

They place a hand on top of his head

I'm glad you're okay, and if they show up, I'll be here okay?

They pat him on the head

Cucumber slices!

They smile hoping over the couch, quickly making another cup and comes back over, handing the new cup to Osprey

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

*Osprey smiles and accepts the cucumbers, starting to munch on them.*

…Nom.

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hmm?

They hum, also munching on cucumbers

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

Ya’know, “nom.” Like “om nom nom.”

[lilly-tanglewood]

I take that as a good sign

They giggle

[lilly-tanglewood]

*Mage came up to Lilly with 2 'canes'* "Lilly! I want to show you something" *He beamed*

@mage-thunder

Hmm? What is it?

They grin

Wait, where did you? Eh

[mage-thunder]

*They give them one of the 'canes' and take their hand, pulling them with him* "Come!" *They head outside*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, utterly confused but happ to hang out with best friend :D

[mage-thunder]

*Mage walks to an hidden field where the trees had lightning like scars* "Press the button on your cane!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay?

They giggle as they hit the button

[mage-thunder]

*It exents to about 10ft* "Look! You can fight with it!" *She does the same to their cane*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly looks up at the cane in shock

Oh my gods, okay yeah no I see how you get in the most odd places

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"This is how I fight! It's really usefull for things"

*He steps back a bit and stands ready to fight. The cane and her arm holding the cane gets engulved in lightning*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Are we dueling? Also am I about to get squashed like a bug?

They ask laughing slightly

[mage-thunder]

"No, I just want to show you!" *He starts fighting air, even with the limp she's really good at it*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Woah! Thats so coolll!!!

They're in awe

[mage-thunder]

"And I could teach you!" *She smiles between hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They light up

[mage-thunder]

*They stop* "Yea! Come!" *He gestures Lilly to come over*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Uhh, how make not 10 foot pole?

They ask slightly worried as they try to carefully walk over

[mage-thunder]

"You can push it back into itself to make it shorter or back how it was"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah

They do so carefully

Thank you, I was worried I was gonna knock myself out

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"You can't really do that, but if it ever breaks come to me. I can fix it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Now follow my movements" *He stands at the ready again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay!

They match Mage's stance

[mage-thunder]

*She does a few hits then waits for Lilly to follow* "It's now about being perfect, but about being consistent with your hits and hitting the target"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Consistency is key?

Lilly asks attempting to mimic, not the best but okay

[mage-thunder]

"Yes, good job" *He does another pair of hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sticks their tongue out slightly in concentration, attempting to mimic his motion

[mage-thunder]

*A next pair of hits* "You're doing great!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They grin attempting to mimic the next pair

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! You're doing amazing!" *A couple more hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yay!!

They cheer, continuing to focus on mimicking Mage

[mage-thunder]

*They go on like this for a bit untill Mage gets tired a bit*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sits down in the grass and gestures for Mage to follow,

Hey Mage? Odd question but, how did you know or get so good at using your cane?

[mage-thunder]

*She sits down beside them* "Mama taught my when dad was away and I made these two myself"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thats so cooll!!!

They smile, they look at Mage eyes soft, they pat his head

[mage-thunder]

"It's also how I learned archery!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You can shoot?!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! I just have to buy a bow and arrows!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You know how to do everything!

they grin

[mage-thunder]

"That's not true! I don't know how to wield a sword, propally use a shield, crochet, knit, walk normally, ride a horse or talk loud."

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay, one you can't control 2 of those, and you still push to do them as well as you can, two, you can wield your cane so well I think that counts more than wielding a sword and shield, and three, I can actually help with the other three,

The pat mage on the head

Also, I meant it more that you are incredibly skilled

[mage-thunder]

"I can sew so I don't need to crochet or knit and thank you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

That's so fun!!

They grin

We should see if we can do a dorm wide event where its just a fun hobby night!

[mage-thunder]

"For all dorms or just ours? And that'd be fuuuun!!" *She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Probably mainly Tigris but anyone could come! Why would keep someone from hanging out and doing something they like?

:D

[mage-thunder]

"There is no reason! We can just have fuuuuun!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yyyeeeeeaaahhh!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"It'd be great!" *Mage grins*

[lilly-tanglewood]

I wonder how many different hobbies we'd have, we have a looott of people, and very unique people at that!

[mage-thunder]

"There are so many!! Yeaaa!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I'm so glad to be here with all of y'all, I can't think of a better way my life could have gone

They smile

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! I love it here! I made so many friends!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly hums happily

[mage-thunder]

"This was great! So fun to do! I come here pretty often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Its a really nice area! Thank you for taking me here and training me!

they smile handing Mage his other cane back

[mage-thunder]

"You can keep it, I made it for you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! Are you sure?

They asked shocked

[mage-thunder]

"I wouldn't offer if I wasn't sure!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah-

They giggle slightly

Thank you, thank you so much, for everything

Hugg? :3

[mage-thunder]

*He takes then into a hug* "Of course!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You're amazing!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Well you're amazing-er and that's final

They grin

[mage-thunder]

No you

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope, you're amazing-er and I already said that it was final!

They grin wider

[mage-thunder]

"No you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they shake their head,

Its finall~

[mage-thunder]

"But you amazing tooo" *He pouts*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Awwee, thanks youu!

They smile

You're still more amazing tho

They pat mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She's still pouting, curling up on the grass* "No youuuu"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope! Not possible

They look their head up, still looking at Mage

[mage-thunder]

"Noooooo"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeesssssssss

[mage-thunder]

"NooooooooO"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeeeeeessssssss~

They grin booping Mage's nose and a flower appears

[mage-thunder]

"NoooOoooooO" *She was getting louder*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Mage, please don't push your voice, however you are still amazing-er

[mage-thunder]

"Mmmmmmm"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really? I mean like thank you for not actually screaming but that can't be much better

They giggle

Also you're not gonna win this, you're amazing-er and that is set in stone!

[mage-thunder]

"No it isn't" *He glares up at her*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly gets a rock handed to them by a vine that literally reads

'Mage is the most amazing-er person ever'

I believe it is

They smirk

[mage-thunder]

"Cheater" *She resorts to pouting again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey my clever word play and fore thought is not cheating! Cheating would be like.... a really, really horrible thing to do to a person!

they grumble playfully

[mage-thunder]

"But I didn't think of anything like that! I didn't even know we were doing this"

[lilly-tanglewood]

How long ago do you think I made this??

The ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"This morning or something"

[lilly-tanglewood]

OH!

they choke on air

No!! I meant like a few minutes ago!! I thought it would be funny¡!!

[mage-thunder]

"Oh! Pffft" *He weezed*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They break out laughing as well

Mage! Be- be carefuuul

They say through wheezes

[mage-thunder]

"I am!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

good

They grin patting Mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She takes some breaths, still curled up om the grass* "I'm okay now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays! That's good!

They smile

You're a gremlin

[mage-thunder]

"I know, and I'm not changing it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Even better

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly grins and sticks their tongue out slightly like they're concentrating on something

<role perception check ;]>

[mage-thunder]

"What are you thinking about?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nothiinnngggg

They grin, you can tell they're doing something and you can tell somethings off but you can't exactly tell what

[mage-thunder]

"You know that I can see if you're lying, right?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle flicking their wrist and mage is now about a meter of the ground, unmoved besides now being higher

Yeah, but still had you distracted long enough

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She doesn't really react* "Okay, put me down now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

No

They grin while simultaneously lowering mage back down

[mage-thunder]

"Thank you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, kinda like Hibiscus when shes being derpy

[mage-thunder]

"Now we know where Hibiscus gets that smile"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle

I'm taking that as a compliment, my feral cat is adorable

[mage-thunder]

"It was one and she is"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle before happily falling backwards into the grass

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! We really should do this more often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I agree! You're amazing company!!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

thank youu!

They smile, before looking up at the clouds humming

[mage-thunder]

"I have to town to get a bow soon"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Would you like or mind a gremlin to join?

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaa, come with meeeee!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yayy!

They grin like a child

[mage-thunder]

"Also means I have to get arrows and stuff to propally care for the bow"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hmm? What all do you need to care for a bow?

They ask confused but interested

[mage-thunder]

"Bowstring Wax, Bow Stringer, Soft Cloth, Silicone Oil and Proper Storage"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ooh! Interesting! I didn't think there was so much that goes into bow care!

They smile intrigued

[mage-thunder]

”It has to, a bow need to be propally cared for”

[lilly-tanglewood]

They nod, happy to be learning

[mage-thunder]

"And if you want, I can show you how when I get an bow!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! I would love that!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaaaaaa!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thank yous!!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"Let's go exploring?" *She stands up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They smile, standing up as well

[mage-thunder]

"What new way should we go?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

East?

[mage-thunder]

"Ehhhh, what way is that?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I don't know? You asked for a new way and I have no idea which way anything is

They pout laughing

I'm directionally challenged :[

[mage-thunder]

"Okay, where is the sun now?" *He looks up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

up?

I should probably mention I don't know what directions really are besides left and right...

They laugh nervously

[mage-thunder]

*Mage made a deflating sound and looked at the sun's position* "Looks like south, so that way" *She points left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay. Sorry about me..

[mage-thunder]

*She slowly turns to them and hits them, not enough to hurt*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey! What in the hells?!

they rub the area where they just got smacked

[mage-thunder]

"Stop apologising! Not your fault!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

But it is? I mean like yeah I wasn't taught it but I should at least know how to figure out directions! I'm 19!

They pout

[mage-thunder]

"Now everyone has the ability to know directions!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"Yes!" *He pouts, walking away going left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Everyone back home knew tho?

They mutter, almost inaudible

[mage-thunder]

"Mama didn't know either!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They look up lost

[mage-thunder]

"Yea! She was always telling stories about getting lost!" *They giggle*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Huh,

They smile, laughing

[mage-thunder]

"One time she got lost getting home from a neighbor down the street"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they giggle softly, a polite hand over their mouth

[mage-thunder]

"I still don't know how!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They grin giggling,

You're mom sounds hilarious

[mage-thunder]

"She really was!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Wait where are we going?

They blank

[mage-thunder]

"Dunno, somewhere"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah,

They giggle

So I didn't forget! Thats good,

They place another lavender flower in Mages hair, with the other 8 :d

[mage-thunder]

"We just wanderinggg"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Just wanddeerrnn'

They giggle adding a 10th flower

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaa! See if we can find something intresting"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Fun!

They begin to skip, adding yet another flower

[mage-thunder]

""Though I do not want to see corruption right now, or cliffs"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Roger that! Also if "I"‐

They put air quotes around 'I'

ever bring you near a cliff again, that is not me, thats the critter

[mage-thunder]

"I know, I'm not telling anyone that exept you and Elodie. So we're sure that it doesn't know"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Good!

They smile, weaving in two flowers this time

[mage-thunder]

*They spot a little path between the trees and points at it* "Let's go there"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They skip, adding another flower

[mage-thunder]

*She heads to the path*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly follows happily, adding another flower, beginning to run out of room

[mage-thunder]

"My head is going to be all flowers at thia point" *She giggles*

[lilly-tanglewood]

I knew you noticed!

They grin

But yes, they match your personality and soul!

[mage-thunder]

"Your touching my head, of course I notice! Thank you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Well you didn't say anything! I knew you knew tho! And of course!

They grin

[guards-of-the-capital]

You! Man why can't ya just apologize to mage man?

A girl walks up to you, yellow eyes stare with confusion and mild irritation

★ @lilly-tanglewood

Knight Guard paused. Looking down around lily. "Sorry, who?"

Mage? Why would some be named after their ability to use magic? Weird.

[lilly-tanglewood]

Mage? Same height as me, vitiligo, heterocromia, uses a cane, absolute amazing person?

They ask crossing their arms

[lilly-tanglewood]

*Mage came up to Lilly with 2 'canes'* "Lilly! I want to show you something" *He beamed*

@mage-thunder

Hmm? What is it?

They grin

Wait, where did you? Eh

[mage-thunder]

*They give them one of the 'canes' and take their hand, pulling them with him* "Come!" *They head outside*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, utterly confused but happ to hang out with best friend :D

[mage-thunder]

*Mage walks to an hidden field where the trees had lightning like scars* "Press the button on your cane!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay?

They giggle as they hit the button

[mage-thunder]

*It exents to about 10ft* "Look! You can fight with it!" *She does the same to their cane*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly looks up at the cane in shock

Oh my gods, okay yeah no I see how you get in the most odd places

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"This is how I fight! It's really usefull for things"

*He steps back a bit and stands ready to fight. The cane and her arm holding the cane gets engulved in lightning*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Are we dueling? Also am I about to get squashed like a bug?

They ask laughing slightly

[mage-thunder]

"No, I just want to show you!" *He starts fighting air, even with the limp she's really good at it*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Woah! Thats so coolll!!!

They're in awe

[mage-thunder]

"And I could teach you!" *She smiles between hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They light up

[mage-thunder]

*They stop* "Yea! Come!" *He gestures Lilly to come over*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Uhh, how make not 10 foot pole?

They ask slightly worried as they try to carefully walk over

[mage-thunder]

"You can push it back into itself to make it shorter or back how it was"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah

They do so carefully

Thank you, I was worried I was gonna knock myself out

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"You can't really do that, but if it ever breaks come to me. I can fix it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Now follow my movements" *He stands at the ready again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay!

They match Mage's stance

[mage-thunder]

*She does a few hits then waits for Lilly to follow* "It's now about being perfect, but about being consistent with your hits and hitting the target"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Consistency is key?

Lilly asks attempting to mimic, not the best but okay

[mage-thunder]

"Yes, good job" *He does another pair of hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sticks their tongue out slightly in concentration, attempting to mimic his motion

[mage-thunder]

*A next pair of hits* "You're doing great!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They grin attempting to mimic the next pair

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! You're doing amazing!" *A couple more hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yay!!

They cheer, continuing to focus on mimicking Mage

[mage-thunder]

*They go on like this for a bit untill Mage gets tired a bit*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sits down in the grass and gestures for Mage to follow,

Hey Mage? Odd question but, how did you know or get so good at using your cane?

[mage-thunder]

*She sits down beside them* "Mama taught my when dad was away and I made these two myself"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thats so cooll!!!

They smile, they look at Mage eyes soft, they pat his head

[mage-thunder]

"It's also how I learned archery!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You can shoot?!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! I just have to buy a bow and arrows!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You know how to do everything!

they grin

[mage-thunder]

"That's not true! I don't know how to wield a sword, propally use a shield, crochet, knit, walk normally, ride a horse or talk loud."

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay, one you can't control 2 of those, and you still push to do them as well as you can, two, you can wield your cane so well I think that counts more than wielding a sword and shield, and three, I can actually help with the other three,

The pat mage on the head

Also, I meant it more that you are incredibly skilled

[mage-thunder]

"I can sew so I don't need to crochet or knit and thank you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

That's so fun!!

They grin

We should see if we can do a dorm wide event where its just a fun hobby night!

[mage-thunder]

"For all dorms or just ours? And that'd be fuuuun!!" *She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Probably mainly Tigris but anyone could come! Why would keep someone from hanging out and doing something they like?

:D

[mage-thunder]

"There is no reason! We can just have fuuuuun!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yyyeeeeeaaahhh!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"It'd be great!" *Mage grins*

[lilly-tanglewood]

I wonder how many different hobbies we'd have, we have a looott of people, and very unique people at that!

[mage-thunder]

"There are so many!! Yeaaa!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I'm so glad to be here with all of y'all, I can't think of a better way my life could have gone

They smile

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! I love it here! I made so many friends!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly hums happily

[mage-thunder]

"This was great! So fun to do! I come here pretty often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Its a really nice area! Thank you for taking me here and training me!

they smile handing Mage his other cane back

[mage-thunder]

"You can keep it, I made it for you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! Are you sure?

They asked shocked

[mage-thunder]

"I wouldn't offer if I wasn't sure!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah-

They giggle slightly

Thank you, thank you so much, for everything

Hugg? :3

[mage-thunder]

*He takes then into a hug* "Of course!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You're amazing!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Well you're amazing-er and that's final

They grin

[mage-thunder]

No you

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope, you're amazing-er and I already said that it was final!

They grin wider

[mage-thunder]

"No you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they shake their head,

Its finall~

[mage-thunder]

"But you amazing tooo" *He pouts*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Awwee, thanks youu!

They smile

You're still more amazing tho

They pat mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She's still pouting, curling up on the grass* "No youuuu"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope! Not possible

They look their head up, still looking at Mage

[mage-thunder]

"Noooooo"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeesssssssss

[mage-thunder]

"NooooooooO"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeeeeeessssssss~

They grin booping Mage's nose and a flower appears

[mage-thunder]

"NoooOoooooO" *She was getting louder*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Mage, please don't push your voice, however you are still amazing-er

[mage-thunder]

"Mmmmmmm"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really? I mean like thank you for not actually screaming but that can't be much better

They giggle

Also you're not gonna win this, you're amazing-er and that is set in stone!

[mage-thunder]

"No it isn't" *He glares up at her*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly gets a rock handed to them by a vine that literally reads

'Mage is the most amazing-er person ever'

I believe it is

They smirk

[mage-thunder]

"Cheater" *She resorts to pouting again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey my clever word play and fore thought is not cheating! Cheating would be like.... a really, really horrible thing to do to a person!

they grumble playfully

[mage-thunder]

"But I didn't think of anything like that! I didn't even know we were doing this"

[lilly-tanglewood]

How long ago do you think I made this??

The ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"This morning or something"

[lilly-tanglewood]

OH!

they choke on air

No!! I meant like a few minutes ago!! I thought it would be funny¡!!

[mage-thunder]

"Oh! Pffft" *He weezed*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They break out laughing as well

Mage! Be- be carefuuul

They say through wheezes

[mage-thunder]

"I am!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

good

They grin patting Mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She takes some breaths, still curled up om the grass* "I'm okay now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays! That's good!

They smile

You're a gremlin

[mage-thunder]

"I know, and I'm not changing it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Even better

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly grins and sticks their tongue out slightly like they're concentrating on something

<role perception check ;]>

[mage-thunder]

"What are you thinking about?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nothiinnngggg

They grin, you can tell they're doing something and you can tell somethings off but you can't exactly tell what

[mage-thunder]

"You know that I can see if you're lying, right?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle flicking their wrist and mage is now about a meter of the ground, unmoved besides now being higher

Yeah, but still had you distracted long enough

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She doesn't really react* "Okay, put me down now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

No

They grin while simultaneously lowering mage back down

[mage-thunder]

"Thank you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, kinda like Hibiscus when shes being derpy

[mage-thunder]

"Now we know where Hibiscus gets that smile"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle

I'm taking that as a compliment, my feral cat is adorable

[mage-thunder]

"It was one and she is"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle before happily falling backwards into the grass

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! We really should do this more often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I agree! You're amazing company!!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

thank youu!

They smile, before looking up at the clouds humming

[mage-thunder]

"I have to town to get a bow soon"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Would you like or mind a gremlin to join?

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaa, come with meeeee!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yayy!

They grin like a child

[mage-thunder]

"Also means I have to get arrows and stuff to propally care for the bow"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hmm? What all do you need to care for a bow?

They ask confused but interested

[mage-thunder]

"Bowstring Wax, Bow Stringer, Soft Cloth, Silicone Oil and Proper Storage"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ooh! Interesting! I didn't think there was so much that goes into bow care!

They smile intrigued

[mage-thunder]

”It has to, a bow need to be propally cared for”

[lilly-tanglewood]

They nod, happy to be learning

[mage-thunder]

"And if you want, I can show you how when I get an bow!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! I would love that!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaaaaaa!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thank yous!!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"Let's go exploring?" *She stands up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They smile, standing up as well

[mage-thunder]

"What new way should we go?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

East?

[mage-thunder]

"Ehhhh, what way is that?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I don't know? You asked for a new way and I have no idea which way anything is

They pout laughing

I'm directionally challenged :[

[mage-thunder]

"Okay, where is the sun now?" *He looks up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

up?

I should probably mention I don't know what directions really are besides left and right...

They laugh nervously

[mage-thunder]

*Mage made a deflating sound and looked at the sun's position* "Looks like south, so that way" *She points left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay. Sorry about me..

[mage-thunder]

*She slowly turns to them and hits them, not enough to hurt*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey! What in the hells?!

they rub the area where they just got smacked

[mage-thunder]

"Stop apologising! Not your fault!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

But it is? I mean like yeah I wasn't taught it but I should at least know how to figure out directions! I'm 19!

They pout

[mage-thunder]

"Now everyone has the ability to know directions!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"Yes!" *He pouts, walking away going left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Everyone back home knew tho?

They mutter, almost inaudible

[mage-thunder]

"Mama didn't know either!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They look up lost

[mage-thunder]

"Yea! She was always telling stories about getting lost!" *They giggle*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Huh,

They smile, laughing

[mage-thunder]

"One time she got lost getting home from a neighbor down the street"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they giggle softly, a polite hand over their mouth

[mage-thunder]

"I still don't know how!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They grin giggling,

You're mom sounds hilarious

[mage-thunder]

"She really was!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Wait where are we going?

They blank

[mage-thunder]

"Dunno, somewhere"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah,

They giggle

So I didn't forget! Thats good,

They place another lavender flower in Mages hair, with the other 8 :d

[mage-thunder]

"We just wanderinggg"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Just wanddeerrnn'

They giggle adding a 10th flower

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaa! See if we can find something intresting"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Fun!

They begin to skip, adding yet another flower

[mage-thunder]

""Though I do not want to see corruption right now, or cliffs"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Roger that! Also if "I"‐

They put air quotes around 'I'

ever bring you near a cliff again, that is not me, thats the critter

[mage-thunder]

"I know, I'm not telling anyone that exept you and Elodie. So we're sure that it doesn't know"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Good!

They smile, weaving in two flowers this time

[mage-thunder]

*They spot a little path between the trees and points at it* "Let's go there"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They skip, adding another flower

[mage-thunder]

*She heads to the path*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly follows happily, adding another flower, beginning to run out of room

[mage-thunder]

"My head is going to be all flowers at thia point" *She giggles*

[lilly-tanglewood]

I knew you noticed!

They grin

But yes, they match your personality and soul!

[lilly-tanglewood]

*Mage came up to Lilly with 2 'canes'* "Lilly! I want to show you something" *He beamed*

@mage-thunder

Hmm? What is it?

They grin

Wait, where did you? Eh

[mage-thunder]

*They give them one of the 'canes' and take their hand, pulling them with him* "Come!" *They head outside*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, utterly confused but happ to hang out with best friend :D

[mage-thunder]

*Mage walks to an hidden field where the trees had lightning like scars* "Press the button on your cane!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay?

They giggle as they hit the button

[mage-thunder]

*It exents to about 10ft* "Look! You can fight with it!" *She does the same to their cane*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly looks up at the cane in shock

Oh my gods, okay yeah no I see how you get in the most odd places

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"This is how I fight! It's really usefull for things"

*He steps back a bit and stands ready to fight. The cane and her arm holding the cane gets engulved in lightning*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Are we dueling? Also am I about to get squashed like a bug?

They ask laughing slightly

[mage-thunder]

"No, I just want to show you!" *He starts fighting air, even with the limp she's really good at it*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Woah! Thats so coolll!!!

They're in awe

[mage-thunder]

"And I could teach you!" *She smiles between hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They light up

[mage-thunder]

*They stop* "Yea! Come!" *He gestures Lilly to come over*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Uhh, how make not 10 foot pole?

They ask slightly worried as they try to carefully walk over

[mage-thunder]

"You can push it back into itself to make it shorter or back how it was"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah

They do so carefully

Thank you, I was worried I was gonna knock myself out

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"You can't really do that, but if it ever breaks come to me. I can fix it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Now follow my movements" *He stands at the ready again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay!

They match Mage's stance

[mage-thunder]

*She does a few hits then waits for Lilly to follow* "It's now about being perfect, but about being consistent with your hits and hitting the target"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Consistency is key?

Lilly asks attempting to mimic, not the best but okay

[mage-thunder]

"Yes, good job" *He does another pair of hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sticks their tongue out slightly in concentration, attempting to mimic his motion

[mage-thunder]

*A next pair of hits* "You're doing great!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They grin attempting to mimic the next pair

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! You're doing amazing!" *A couple more hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yay!!

They cheer, continuing to focus on mimicking Mage

[mage-thunder]

*They go on like this for a bit untill Mage gets tired a bit*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sits down in the grass and gestures for Mage to follow,

Hey Mage? Odd question but, how did you know or get so good at using your cane?

[mage-thunder]

*She sits down beside them* "Mama taught my when dad was away and I made these two myself"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thats so cooll!!!

They smile, they look at Mage eyes soft, they pat his head

[mage-thunder]

"It's also how I learned archery!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You can shoot?!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! I just have to buy a bow and arrows!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You know how to do everything!

they grin

[mage-thunder]

"That's not true! I don't know how to wield a sword, propally use a shield, crochet, knit, walk normally, ride a horse or talk loud."

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay, one you can't control 2 of those, and you still push to do them as well as you can, two, you can wield your cane so well I think that counts more than wielding a sword and shield, and three, I can actually help with the other three,

The pat mage on the head

Also, I meant it more that you are incredibly skilled

[mage-thunder]

"I can sew so I don't need to crochet or knit and thank you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

That's so fun!!

They grin

We should see if we can do a dorm wide event where its just a fun hobby night!

[mage-thunder]

"For all dorms or just ours? And that'd be fuuuun!!" *She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Probably mainly Tigris but anyone could come! Why would keep someone from hanging out and doing something they like?

:D

[mage-thunder]

"There is no reason! We can just have fuuuuun!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yyyeeeeeaaahhh!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"It'd be great!" *Mage grins*

[lilly-tanglewood]

I wonder how many different hobbies we'd have, we have a looott of people, and very unique people at that!

[mage-thunder]

"There are so many!! Yeaaa!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I'm so glad to be here with all of y'all, I can't think of a better way my life could have gone

They smile

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! I love it here! I made so many friends!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly hums happily

[mage-thunder]

"This was great! So fun to do! I come here pretty often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Its a really nice area! Thank you for taking me here and training me!

they smile handing Mage his other cane back

[mage-thunder]

"You can keep it, I made it for you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! Are you sure?

They asked shocked

[mage-thunder]

"I wouldn't offer if I wasn't sure!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah-

They giggle slightly

Thank you, thank you so much, for everything

Hugg? :3

[mage-thunder]

*He takes then into a hug* "Of course!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You're amazing!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Well you're amazing-er and that's final

They grin

[mage-thunder]

No you

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope, you're amazing-er and I already said that it was final!

They grin wider

[mage-thunder]

"No you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they shake their head,

Its finall~

[mage-thunder]

"But you amazing tooo" *He pouts*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Awwee, thanks youu!

They smile

You're still more amazing tho

They pat mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She's still pouting, curling up on the grass* "No youuuu"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope! Not possible

They look their head up, still looking at Mage

[mage-thunder]

"Noooooo"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeesssssssss

[mage-thunder]

"NooooooooO"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeeeeeessssssss~

They grin booping Mage's nose and a flower appears

[mage-thunder]

"NoooOoooooO" *She was getting louder*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Mage, please don't push your voice, however you are still amazing-er

[mage-thunder]

"Mmmmmmm"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really? I mean like thank you for not actually screaming but that can't be much better

They giggle

Also you're not gonna win this, you're amazing-er and that is set in stone!

[mage-thunder]

"No it isn't" *He glares up at her*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly gets a rock handed to them by a vine that literally reads

'Mage is the most amazing-er person ever'

I believe it is

They smirk

[mage-thunder]

"Cheater" *She resorts to pouting again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey my clever word play and fore thought is not cheating! Cheating would be like.... a really, really horrible thing to do to a person!

they grumble playfully

[mage-thunder]

"But I didn't think of anything like that! I didn't even know we were doing this"

[lilly-tanglewood]

How long ago do you think I made this??

The ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"This morning or something"

[lilly-tanglewood]

OH!

they choke on air

No!! I meant like a few minutes ago!! I thought it would be funny¡!!

[mage-thunder]

"Oh! Pffft" *He weezed*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They break out laughing as well

Mage! Be- be carefuuul

They say through wheezes

[mage-thunder]

"I am!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

good

They grin patting Mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She takes some breaths, still curled up om the grass* "I'm okay now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays! That's good!

They smile

You're a gremlin

[mage-thunder]

"I know, and I'm not changing it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Even better

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly grins and sticks their tongue out slightly like they're concentrating on something

<role perception check ;]>

[mage-thunder]

"What are you thinking about?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nothiinnngggg

They grin, you can tell they're doing something and you can tell somethings off but you can't exactly tell what

[mage-thunder]

"You know that I can see if you're lying, right?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle flicking their wrist and mage is now about a meter of the ground, unmoved besides now being higher

Yeah, but still had you distracted long enough

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She doesn't really react* "Okay, put me down now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

No

They grin while simultaneously lowering mage back down

[mage-thunder]

"Thank you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, kinda like Hibiscus when shes being derpy

[mage-thunder]

"Now we know where Hibiscus gets that smile"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle

I'm taking that as a compliment, my feral cat is adorable

[mage-thunder]

"It was one and she is"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle before happily falling backwards into the grass

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! We really should do this more often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I agree! You're amazing company!!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

thank youu!

They smile, before looking up at the clouds humming

[mage-thunder]

"I have to town to get a bow soon"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Would you like or mind a gremlin to join?

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaa, come with meeeee!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yayy!

They grin like a child

[mage-thunder]

"Also means I have to get arrows and stuff to propally care for the bow"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hmm? What all do you need to care for a bow?

They ask confused but interested

[mage-thunder]

"Bowstring Wax, Bow Stringer, Soft Cloth, Silicone Oil and Proper Storage"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ooh! Interesting! I didn't think there was so much that goes into bow care!

They smile intrigued

[mage-thunder]

”It has to, a bow need to be propally cared for”

[lilly-tanglewood]

They nod, happy to be learning

[mage-thunder]

"And if you want, I can show you how when I get an bow!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! I would love that!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaaaaaa!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thank yous!!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"Let's go exploring?" *She stands up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They smile, standing up as well

[mage-thunder]

"What new way should we go?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

East?

[mage-thunder]

"Ehhhh, what way is that?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I don't know? You asked for a new way and I have no idea which way anything is

They pout laughing

I'm directionally challenged :[

[mage-thunder]

"Okay, where is the sun now?" *He looks up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

up?

I should probably mention I don't know what directions really are besides left and right...

They laugh nervously

[mage-thunder]

*Mage made a deflating sound and looked at the sun's position* "Looks like south, so that way" *She points left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay. Sorry about me..

[mage-thunder]

*She slowly turns to them and hits them, not enough to hurt*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey! What in the hells?!

they rub the area where they just got smacked

[mage-thunder]

"Stop apologising! Not your fault!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

But it is? I mean like yeah I wasn't taught it but I should at least know how to figure out directions! I'm 19!

They pout

[mage-thunder]

"Now everyone has the ability to know directions!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"Yes!" *He pouts, walking away going left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Everyone back home knew tho?

They mutter, almost inaudible

[mage-thunder]

"Mama didn't know either!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They look up lost

[mage-thunder]

"Yea! She was always telling stories about getting lost!" *They giggle*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Huh,

They smile, laughing

[mage-thunder]

"One time she got lost getting home from a neighbor down the street"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they giggle softly, a polite hand over their mouth

[mage-thunder]

"I still don't know how!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They grin giggling,

You're mom sounds hilarious

[mage-thunder]

"She really was!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Wait where are we going?

They blank

[mage-thunder]

"Dunno, somewhere"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah,

They giggle

So I didn't forget! Thats good,

They place another lavender flower in Mages hair, with the other 8 :d

[mage-thunder]

"We just wanderinggg"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Just wanddeerrnn'

They giggle adding a 10th flower

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaa! See if we can find something intresting"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Fun!

They begin to skip, adding yet another flower

[mage-thunder]

""Though I do not want to see corruption right now, or cliffs"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Roger that! Also if "I"‐

They put air quotes around 'I'

ever bring you near a cliff again, that is not me, thats the critter

[mage-thunder]

"I know, I'm not telling anyone that exept you and Elodie. So we're sure that it doesn't know"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Good!

They smile, weaving in two flowers this time

[mage-thunder]

*They spot a little path between the trees and points at it* "Let's go there"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They skip, adding another flower

[mage-thunder]

*She heads to the path*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly follows happily, adding another flower, beginning to run out of room

[lilly-tanglewood]

*Mage came up to Lilly with 2 'canes'* "Lilly! I want to show you something" *He beamed*

@mage-thunder

Hmm? What is it?

They grin

Wait, where did you? Eh

[mage-thunder]

*They give them one of the 'canes' and take their hand, pulling them with him* "Come!" *They head outside*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, utterly confused but happ to hang out with best friend :D

[mage-thunder]

*Mage walks to an hidden field where the trees had lightning like scars* "Press the button on your cane!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay?

They giggle as they hit the button

[mage-thunder]

*It exents to about 10ft* "Look! You can fight with it!" *She does the same to their cane*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly looks up at the cane in shock

Oh my gods, okay yeah no I see how you get in the most odd places

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"This is how I fight! It's really usefull for things"

*He steps back a bit and stands ready to fight. The cane and her arm holding the cane gets engulved in lightning*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Are we dueling? Also am I about to get squashed like a bug?

They ask laughing slightly

[mage-thunder]

"No, I just want to show you!" *He starts fighting air, even with the limp she's really good at it*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Woah! Thats so coolll!!!

They're in awe

[mage-thunder]

"And I could teach you!" *She smiles between hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They light up

[mage-thunder]

*They stop* "Yea! Come!" *He gestures Lilly to come over*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Uhh, how make not 10 foot pole?

They ask slightly worried as they try to carefully walk over

[mage-thunder]

"You can push it back into itself to make it shorter or back how it was"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah

They do so carefully

Thank you, I was worried I was gonna knock myself out

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"You can't really do that, but if it ever breaks come to me. I can fix it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Now follow my movements" *He stands at the ready again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay!

They match Mage's stance

[mage-thunder]

*She does a few hits then waits for Lilly to follow* "It's now about being perfect, but about being consistent with your hits and hitting the target"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Consistency is key?

Lilly asks attempting to mimic, not the best but okay

[mage-thunder]

"Yes, good job" *He does another pair of hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sticks their tongue out slightly in concentration, attempting to mimic his motion

[mage-thunder]

*A next pair of hits* "You're doing great!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They grin attempting to mimic the next pair

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! You're doing amazing!" *A couple more hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yay!!

They cheer, continuing to focus on mimicking Mage

[mage-thunder]

*They go on like this for a bit untill Mage gets tired a bit*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sits down in the grass and gestures for Mage to follow,

Hey Mage? Odd question but, how did you know or get so good at using your cane?

[mage-thunder]

*She sits down beside them* "Mama taught my when dad was away and I made these two myself"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thats so cooll!!!

They smile, they look at Mage eyes soft, they pat his head

[mage-thunder]

"It's also how I learned archery!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You can shoot?!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! I just have to buy a bow and arrows!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You know how to do everything!

they grin

[mage-thunder]

"That's not true! I don't know how to wield a sword, propally use a shield, crochet, knit, walk normally, ride a horse or talk loud."

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay, one you can't control 2 of those, and you still push to do them as well as you can, two, you can wield your cane so well I think that counts more than wielding a sword and shield, and three, I can actually help with the other three,

The pat mage on the head

Also, I meant it more that you are incredibly skilled

[mage-thunder]

"I can sew so I don't need to crochet or knit and thank you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

That's so fun!!

They grin

We should see if we can do a dorm wide event where its just a fun hobby night!

[mage-thunder]

"For all dorms or just ours? And that'd be fuuuun!!" *She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Probably mainly Tigris but anyone could come! Why would keep someone from hanging out and doing something they like?

:D

[mage-thunder]

"There is no reason! We can just have fuuuuun!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yyyeeeeeaaahhh!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"It'd be great!" *Mage grins*

[lilly-tanglewood]

I wonder how many different hobbies we'd have, we have a looott of people, and very unique people at that!

[mage-thunder]

"There are so many!! Yeaaa!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I'm so glad to be here with all of y'all, I can't think of a better way my life could have gone

They smile

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! I love it here! I made so many friends!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly hums happily

[mage-thunder]

"This was great! So fun to do! I come here pretty often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Its a really nice area! Thank you for taking me here and training me!

they smile handing Mage his other cane back

[mage-thunder]

"You can keep it, I made it for you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! Are you sure?

They asked shocked

[mage-thunder]

"I wouldn't offer if I wasn't sure!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah-

They giggle slightly

Thank you, thank you so much, for everything

Hugg? :3

[mage-thunder]

*He takes then into a hug* "Of course!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You're amazing!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Well you're amazing-er and that's final

They grin

[mage-thunder]

No you

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope, you're amazing-er and I already said that it was final!

They grin wider

[mage-thunder]

"No you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they shake their head,

Its finall~

[mage-thunder]

"But you amazing tooo" *He pouts*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Awwee, thanks youu!

They smile

You're still more amazing tho

They pat mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She's still pouting, curling up on the grass* "No youuuu"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope! Not possible

They look their head up, still looking at Mage

[mage-thunder]

"Noooooo"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeesssssssss

[mage-thunder]

"NooooooooO"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeeeeeessssssss~

They grin booping Mage's nose and a flower appears

[mage-thunder]

"NoooOoooooO" *She was getting louder*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Mage, please don't push your voice, however you are still amazing-er

[mage-thunder]

"Mmmmmmm"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really? I mean like thank you for not actually screaming but that can't be much better

They giggle

Also you're not gonna win this, you're amazing-er and that is set in stone!

[mage-thunder]

"No it isn't" *He glares up at her*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly gets a rock handed to them by a vine that literally reads

'Mage is the most amazing-er person ever'

I believe it is

They smirk

[mage-thunder]

"Cheater" *She resorts to pouting again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey my clever word play and fore thought is not cheating! Cheating would be like.... a really, really horrible thing to do to a person!

they grumble playfully

[mage-thunder]

"But I didn't think of anything like that! I didn't even know we were doing this"

[lilly-tanglewood]

How long ago do you think I made this??

The ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"This morning or something"

[lilly-tanglewood]

OH!

they choke on air

No!! I meant like a few minutes ago!! I thought it would be funny¡!!

[mage-thunder]

"Oh! Pffft" *He weezed*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They break out laughing as well

Mage! Be- be carefuuul

They say through wheezes

[mage-thunder]

"I am!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

good

They grin patting Mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She takes some breaths, still curled up om the grass* "I'm okay now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays! That's good!

They smile

You're a gremlin

[mage-thunder]

"I know, and I'm not changing it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Even better

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly grins and sticks their tongue out slightly like they're concentrating on something

<role perception check ;]>

[mage-thunder]

"What are you thinking about?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nothiinnngggg

They grin, you can tell they're doing something and you can tell somethings off but you can't exactly tell what

[mage-thunder]

"You know that I can see if you're lying, right?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle flicking their wrist and mage is now about a meter of the ground, unmoved besides now being higher

Yeah, but still had you distracted long enough

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She doesn't really react* "Okay, put me down now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

No

They grin while simultaneously lowering mage back down

[mage-thunder]

"Thank you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, kinda like Hibiscus when shes being derpy

[mage-thunder]

"Now we know where Hibiscus gets that smile"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle

I'm taking that as a compliment, my feral cat is adorable

[mage-thunder]

"It was one and she is"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle before happily falling backwards into the grass

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! We really should do this more often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I agree! You're amazing company!!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

thank youu!

They smile, before looking up at the clouds humming

[mage-thunder]

"I have to town to get a bow soon"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Would you like or mind a gremlin to join?

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaa, come with meeeee!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yayy!

They grin like a child

[mage-thunder]

"Also means I have to get arrows and stuff to propally care for the bow"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hmm? What all do you need to care for a bow?

They ask confused but interested

[mage-thunder]

"Bowstring Wax, Bow Stringer, Soft Cloth, Silicone Oil and Proper Storage"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ooh! Interesting! I didn't think there was so much that goes into bow care!

They smile intrigued

[mage-thunder]

”It has to, a bow need to be propally cared for”

[lilly-tanglewood]

They nod, happy to be learning

[mage-thunder]

"And if you want, I can show you how when I get an bow!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! I would love that!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaaaaaa!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thank yous!!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"Let's go exploring?" *She stands up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They smile, standing up as well

[mage-thunder]

"What new way should we go?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

East?

[mage-thunder]

"Ehhhh, what way is that?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I don't know? You asked for a new way and I have no idea which way anything is

They pout laughing

I'm directionally challenged :[

[mage-thunder]

"Okay, where is the sun now?" *He looks up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

up?

I should probably mention I don't know what directions really are besides left and right...

They laugh nervously

[mage-thunder]

*Mage made a deflating sound and looked at the sun's position* "Looks like south, so that way" *She points left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay. Sorry about me..

[mage-thunder]

*She slowly turns to them and hits them, not enough to hurt*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey! What in the hells?!

they rub the area where they just got smacked

[mage-thunder]

"Stop apologising! Not your fault!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

But it is? I mean like yeah I wasn't taught it but I should at least know how to figure out directions! I'm 19!

They pout

[mage-thunder]

"Now everyone has the ability to know directions!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"Yes!" *He pouts, walking away going left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Everyone back home knew tho?

They mutter, almost inaudible

[mage-thunder]

"Mama didn't know either!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They look up lost

[mage-thunder]

"Yea! She was always telling stories about getting lost!" *They giggle*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Huh,

They smile, laughing

[mage-thunder]

"One time she got lost getting home from a neighbor down the street"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they giggle softly, a polite hand over their mouth

[mage-thunder]

"I still don't know how!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They grin giggling,

You're mom sounds hilarious

[mage-thunder]

"She really was!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Wait where are we going?

They blank

[mage-thunder]

"Dunno, somewhere"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah,

They giggle

So I didn't forget! Thats good,

They place another lavender flower in Mages hair, with the other 8 :d

[mage-thunder]

"We just wanderinggg"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Just wanddeerrnn'

They giggle adding a 10th flower

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaa! See if we can find something intresting"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Fun!

They begin to skip, adding yet another flower

[mage-thunder]

""Though I do not want to see corruption right now, or cliffs"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Roger that! Also if "I"‐

They put air quotes around 'I'

ever bring you near a cliff again, that is not me, thats the critter

[mage-thunder]

"I know, I'm not telling anyone that exept you and Elodie. So we're sure that it doesn't know"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Good!

They smile, weaving in two flowers this time

[mage-thunder]

*They spot a little path between the trees and points at it* "Let's go there"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They skip, adding another flower

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

No don't do that,

They place a hand on Osprey's shoulder as a silent 'your safe'

If you don't want to talk about it, that's okay, but don't bottle it up, I'm here

★ @lilly-tanglewood

It’s not- I’m not bottling up anything. It genuinely doesn’t matter anymore…

…

*He sighs.* …I used to live in this small village. With… with my mother, and two siblings… one older- much older- and one younger…

You- You won’t repeat this to anyone, right?

[lilly-tanglewood]

Of course not, I'm here for you, not some dumb drama,

They lead Osprey over to the couch

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

*He sits, and doesn’t meet her eyes for a few moments.*

I… I was an odd kid. I was fascinated with the corruption… played near it, a lot… I was aloof, too, and my mother was always trying to force the habits out of me.

Took me a bit to realize that, yeah, you didn’t have to love your family if they were…

Anyways…

People didn’t always like me? And one day I just… stopped talking. Not stopped talking like “I’m mad at you” or “you’re mean, don’t talk to me,” and not like going nonverbal for a bit… like, I stopped talking for a little while.

*There’s a pause before he scoffs at himself.* No, not a little while. A really long time. Literal years where I didn’t utter a single word, where I hardly made noises… ‘S how I learned sign language.

One time I overheard my mom and my older brother talking? About me and how I “wasn’t getting better” and how mom had found a doctor who could “fix me…” my brother was mad. Real mad. But they were both horrified when they came out and saw me listening…

…So I ran away.

And I started talking again a few days later, when a stranger gave me something to eat in exchange for some labor. I spent a few years like that, hopping towns, hunting and working for my food and beds…

And now I’m here.

*He pauses, then laughs.* Sorry, that was a bit of a trauma dump, wasn’t it? I hope I didn’t bother ‘ya.

[lilly-tanglewood]

Osprey....

They look at him, not with pity, but with a gentle look of apology

Osprey, listen, you are amazing, you are kind, thoughtful and genuinely such a bright soul

They hug Osprey tightly

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

*Osprey awkwardly hugs her back, then practically collapses into the embrace.*

I… Thanks, but it’s really not important anymore…

Thank you. You’re a really good person.

*He sits back.* It’s… passed. I doubt I’ll ever see any of them again, and I’m just fine with that. Not like I’m going to go looking.

So! Those cucumber slices!

[lilly-tanglewood]

They place a hand on top of his head

I'm glad you're okay, and if they show up, I'll be here okay?

They pat him on the head

Cucumber slices!

They smile hoping over the couch, quickly making another cup and comes back over, handing the new cup to Osprey

[death-flies-on-swift-wings]

*Osprey smiles and accepts the cucumbers, starting to munch on them.*

…Nom.

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hmm?

They hum, also munching on cucumbers

[lilly-tanglewood]

*Mage came up to Lilly with 2 'canes'* "Lilly! I want to show you something" *He beamed*

@mage-thunder

Hmm? What is it?

They grin

Wait, where did you? Eh

[mage-thunder]

*They give them one of the 'canes' and take their hand, pulling them with him* "Come!" *They head outside*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, utterly confused but happ to hang out with best friend :D

[mage-thunder]

*Mage walks to an hidden field where the trees had lightning like scars* "Press the button on your cane!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay?

They giggle as they hit the button

[mage-thunder]

*It exents to about 10ft* "Look! You can fight with it!" *She does the same to their cane*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly looks up at the cane in shock

Oh my gods, okay yeah no I see how you get in the most odd places

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"This is how I fight! It's really usefull for things"

*He steps back a bit and stands ready to fight. The cane and her arm holding the cane gets engulved in lightning*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Are we dueling? Also am I about to get squashed like a bug?

They ask laughing slightly

[mage-thunder]

"No, I just want to show you!" *He starts fighting air, even with the limp she's really good at it*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Woah! Thats so coolll!!!

They're in awe

[mage-thunder]

"And I could teach you!" *She smiles between hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They light up

[mage-thunder]

*They stop* "Yea! Come!" *He gestures Lilly to come over*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Uhh, how make not 10 foot pole?

They ask slightly worried as they try to carefully walk over

[mage-thunder]

"You can push it back into itself to make it shorter or back how it was"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah

They do so carefully

Thank you, I was worried I was gonna knock myself out

They laugh

[mage-thunder]

"You can't really do that, but if it ever breaks come to me. I can fix it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Now follow my movements" *He stands at the ready again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay!

They match Mage's stance

[mage-thunder]

*She does a few hits then waits for Lilly to follow* "It's now about being perfect, but about being consistent with your hits and hitting the target"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Consistency is key?

Lilly asks attempting to mimic, not the best but okay

[mage-thunder]

"Yes, good job" *He does another pair of hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sticks their tongue out slightly in concentration, attempting to mimic his motion

[mage-thunder]

*A next pair of hits* "You're doing great!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?!

They grin attempting to mimic the next pair

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! You're doing amazing!" *A couple more hits*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yay!!

They cheer, continuing to focus on mimicking Mage

[mage-thunder]

*They go on like this for a bit untill Mage gets tired a bit*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly sits down in the grass and gestures for Mage to follow,

Hey Mage? Odd question but, how did you know or get so good at using your cane?

[mage-thunder]

*She sits down beside them* "Mama taught my when dad was away and I made these two myself"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thats so cooll!!!

They smile, they look at Mage eyes soft, they pat his head

[mage-thunder]

"It's also how I learned archery!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You can shoot?!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yes! I just have to buy a bow and arrows!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You know how to do everything!

they grin

[mage-thunder]

"That's not true! I don't know how to wield a sword, propally use a shield, crochet, knit, walk normally, ride a horse or talk loud."

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay, one you can't control 2 of those, and you still push to do them as well as you can, two, you can wield your cane so well I think that counts more than wielding a sword and shield, and three, I can actually help with the other three,

The pat mage on the head

Also, I meant it more that you are incredibly skilled

[mage-thunder]

"I can sew so I don't need to crochet or knit and thank you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

That's so fun!!

They grin

We should see if we can do a dorm wide event where its just a fun hobby night!

[mage-thunder]

"For all dorms or just ours? And that'd be fuuuun!!" *She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Probably mainly Tigris but anyone could come! Why would keep someone from hanging out and doing something they like?

:D

[mage-thunder]

"There is no reason! We can just have fuuuuun!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yyyeeeeeaaahhh!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"It'd be great!" *Mage grins*

[lilly-tanglewood]

I wonder how many different hobbies we'd have, we have a looott of people, and very unique people at that!

[mage-thunder]

"There are so many!! Yeaaa!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I'm so glad to be here with all of y'all, I can't think of a better way my life could have gone

They smile

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! I love it here! I made so many friends!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly hums happily

[mage-thunder]

"This was great! So fun to do! I come here pretty often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Its a really nice area! Thank you for taking me here and training me!

they smile handing Mage his other cane back

[mage-thunder]

"You can keep it, I made it for you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! Are you sure?

They asked shocked

[mage-thunder]

"I wouldn't offer if I wasn't sure!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah-

They giggle slightly

Thank you, thank you so much, for everything

Hugg? :3

[mage-thunder]

*He takes then into a hug* "Of course!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

You're amazing!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Well you're amazing-er and that's final

They grin

[mage-thunder]

No you

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope, you're amazing-er and I already said that it was final!

They grin wider

[mage-thunder]

"No you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they shake their head,

Its finall~

[mage-thunder]

"But you amazing tooo" *He pouts*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Awwee, thanks youu!

They smile

You're still more amazing tho

They pat mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She's still pouting, curling up on the grass* "No youuuu"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nope! Not possible

They look their head up, still looking at Mage

[mage-thunder]

"Noooooo"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeesssssssss

[mage-thunder]

"NooooooooO"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yeeeeeessssssss~

They grin booping Mage's nose and a flower appears

[mage-thunder]

"NoooOoooooO" *She was getting louder*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Mage, please don't push your voice, however you are still amazing-er

[mage-thunder]

"Mmmmmmm"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really? I mean like thank you for not actually screaming but that can't be much better

They giggle

Also you're not gonna win this, you're amazing-er and that is set in stone!

[mage-thunder]

"No it isn't" *He glares up at her*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly gets a rock handed to them by a vine that literally reads

'Mage is the most amazing-er person ever'

I believe it is

They smirk

[mage-thunder]

"Cheater" *She resorts to pouting again*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey my clever word play and fore thought is not cheating! Cheating would be like.... a really, really horrible thing to do to a person!

they grumble playfully

[mage-thunder]

"But I didn't think of anything like that! I didn't even know we were doing this"

[lilly-tanglewood]

How long ago do you think I made this??

The ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"This morning or something"

[lilly-tanglewood]

OH!

they choke on air

No!! I meant like a few minutes ago!! I thought it would be funny¡!!

[mage-thunder]

"Oh! Pffft" *He weezed*

[lilly-tanglewood]

They break out laughing as well

Mage! Be- be carefuuul

They say through wheezes

[mage-thunder]

"I am!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

good

They grin patting Mage on the head

[mage-thunder]

*She takes some breaths, still curled up om the grass* "I'm okay now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays! That's good!

They smile

You're a gremlin

[mage-thunder]

"I know, and I'm not changing it"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Even better

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She grins back*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Lilly grins and sticks their tongue out slightly like they're concentrating on something

<role perception check ;]>

[mage-thunder]

"What are you thinking about?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Nothiinnngggg

They grin, you can tell they're doing something and you can tell somethings off but you can't exactly tell what

[mage-thunder]

"You know that I can see if you're lying, right?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle flicking their wrist and mage is now about a meter of the ground, unmoved besides now being higher

Yeah, but still had you distracted long enough

They grin

[mage-thunder]

*She doesn't really react* "Okay, put me down now"

[lilly-tanglewood]

No

They grin while simultaneously lowering mage back down

[mage-thunder]

"Thank you"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They smile, kinda like Hibiscus when shes being derpy

[mage-thunder]

"Now we know where Hibiscus gets that smile"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle

I'm taking that as a compliment, my feral cat is adorable

[mage-thunder]

"It was one and she is"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They giggle before happily falling backwards into the grass

[mage-thunder]

"This is great! We really should do this more often"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I agree! You're amazing company!!

[mage-thunder]

"So are you!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

thank youu!

They smile, before looking up at the clouds humming

[mage-thunder]

"I have to town to get a bow soon"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Would you like or mind a gremlin to join?

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaa, come with meeeee!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Yayy!

They grin like a child

[mage-thunder]

"Also means I have to get arrows and stuff to propally care for the bow"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hmm? What all do you need to care for a bow?

They ask confused but interested

[mage-thunder]

"Bowstring Wax, Bow Stringer, Soft Cloth, Silicone Oil and Proper Storage"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ooh! Interesting! I didn't think there was so much that goes into bow care!

They smile intrigued

[mage-thunder]

”It has to, a bow need to be propally cared for”

[lilly-tanglewood]

They nod, happy to be learning

[mage-thunder]

"And if you want, I can show you how when I get an bow!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?! I would love that!

They grin

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaaaaaaa!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Thank yous!!!

They bounce

[mage-thunder]

"Let's go exploring?" *She stands up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okays!

They smile, standing up as well

[mage-thunder]

"What new way should we go?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

East?

[mage-thunder]

"Ehhhh, what way is that?"

[lilly-tanglewood]

I don't know? You asked for a new way and I have no idea which way anything is

They pout laughing

I'm directionally challenged :[

[mage-thunder]

"Okay, where is the sun now?" *He looks up*

[lilly-tanglewood]

up?

I should probably mention I don't know what directions really are besides left and right...

They laugh nervously

[mage-thunder]

*Mage made a deflating sound and looked at the sun's position* "Looks like south, so that way" *She points left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Okay. Sorry about me..

[mage-thunder]

*She slowly turns to them and hits them, not enough to hurt*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Hey! What in the hells?!

they rub the area where they just got smacked

[mage-thunder]

"Stop apologising! Not your fault!!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

But it is? I mean like yeah I wasn't taught it but I should at least know how to figure out directions! I'm 19!

They pout

[mage-thunder]

"Now everyone has the ability to know directions!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They ask confused

[mage-thunder]

"Yes!" *He pouts, walking away going left*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Everyone back home knew tho?

They mutter, almost inaudible

[mage-thunder]

"Mama didn't know either!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Really?

They look up lost

[mage-thunder]

"Yea! She was always telling stories about getting lost!" *They giggle*

[lilly-tanglewood]

Huh,

They smile, laughing

[mage-thunder]

"One time she got lost getting home from a neighbor down the street"

[lilly-tanglewood]

they giggle softly, a polite hand over their mouth

[mage-thunder]

"I still don't know how!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

They grin giggling,

You're mom sounds hilarious

[mage-thunder]

"She really was!"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Wait where are we going?

They blank

[mage-thunder]

"Dunno, somewhere"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Ah,

They giggle

So I didn't forget! Thats good,

They place another lavender flower in Mages hair, with the other 8 :d

[mage-thunder]

"We just wanderinggg"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Just wanddeerrnn'

They giggle adding a 10th flower

[mage-thunder]

"Yeaaa! See if we can find something intresting"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Fun!

They begin to skip, adding yet another flower

[mage-thunder]

""Though I do not want to see corruption right now, or cliffs"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Roger that! Also if "I"‐

They put air quotes around 'I'

ever bring you near a cliff again, that is not me, thats the critter

[mage-thunder]

"I know, I'm not telling anyone that exept you and Elodie. So we're sure that it doesn't know"

[lilly-tanglewood]

Good!

They smile, weaving in two flowers this time