Thrown into the forest

Independent Ducktales OC || Penned by Cait || Est. 11/07/2020 || Follows from renisence

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birthday boy!

@qucththeraven​ said: Madeline slides a very pretty flower she found in the woods across a desk to Reggie. She doesn’t exactly understand birthdays, but she knows people are being nice! So, she’s gonna be nice too! (qucththeraven)

The plant mutant is particularly mindful about taking the flower, noting the attached roots- honestly he could probably salvage the poor thing, and it’s not like he can’t give it a fighting chance right away. Resting the roots against his arm, he lets his own vines cover it to hold it in place, making an appreciative sound before offering a warm smile.

“Well thanks, kid. I’ll make sure this gets planted somewhere real nice.”

[qucththeraven]

     Madeline smiled, her tiny fingers now resting on the desk she’d put the flower on, trying to make herself taller. She didn’t really talk much, especially not to new people, but she wanted to try and make an effort. She stared over at the other, smiling. Her  messy braids alone, held their own flora. Weeds, petals, and sticks lay scattered in her hair. It wasn’t like she washed much, though she did try. She just didn’t want to dirty the small lake near her cave.

“Pretty like you.”

She drummed her fingers, something she did out of habit. She liked the noise it made, and it kept her hands busy when she couldn’t sleep. She had a few of the flower she’d handed over still gripped in her hand, wanting to try and put them near the cave. She liked how pretty they were.

[botaniicaliity]

What’s up, it’s Cinnamon Jay, and this here is a sideblog to @gosalini​. My favorite awkward plant man. Main verse based post-DWD, with Reginald seeking to move away from his former life of crime. DT17 verse is AU based.

RULES | ABOUT

[qucththeraven]

soul-heart-and-beyond​:

“\Ouch!/”, the older waterfowl let out as he could see that something was definitely aware of his presence there and it while it wasn’t being too hostile with the severity of ammunition it was tossing, it was being slightly more aggressive than anything else considering he was just moving around in the area. His beak carried a bit of a concerned frown on it while his amber eyes looked around for whatever could have been somewhat disturbed by his presence.

“\Please, don’t be scared! I mean no harm!/”, he announced pretty clearly as he raised his hands into the air so whoever had made that declaration would be able to tell he wasn’t armed. There was still his duffel bag but that wouldn’t be inherently bad if he didn’t have his hands around it.

Madeline didn’t know much, but she knew that whoever that was didn’t sound mean. No claws, or growling. She walked closer to the outside of the cave. Staring at Fenton behind a rock. Before stepping out, tears welling in her eyes and looking up at the adult duck.

“No hurt...?”

She asked, rubbing her hand gently.

[qucththeraven]

soul-heart-and-beyond​:

A gloved hand taps at one of his cheeks as he keeps his gaze on the child, certainly aware of how she did not seem very content, and honestly who would? He was someone who was meant to be feared, to be respected, and yet, this girl’s tears that were forming did seem to be rather unearned for the most part. At least he got one answer, but that still left the more important one unsaid.

<^”I know you would want to go home, being in a strange place filled with so many people larger than you is a scary experience…. But the sooner you answer my questions, the sooner I shall release you from your torment. Now, why did they bring you here? Is it because of something you have?”^>, Karnage questioned again, this time being a tad more direct as he wanted to hear it form the stolen girl since his crew were nearly on the plank in his eyes.

Madeline frowned, hugging her knees and looking away from the pirate. She couldn’t think right. “Had a shiny in my hand....Took it from me.” She played with her hands, looking back at Don Karnage and sniffling.

“Can go home now? Answered question.”

Madeline paused, sniffling and playing with her ripped sleeves. Looking at the ground and sighing.

[magichcuse]

|| @qucththeraven ||

{◇} "I hope you know what you're doing, Alroy..."

"Relaaax, Franklin! Everything is gonna be just fine!"

The two boys have been navigating the woods for at least half an hour by now, Alroy getting invested in yet another conspiracy theory. Franklin already knows this search is going to be futile, but he doesn't have the heart to tell Alroy...as if he would even listen.

In an unexpected turn of events, Alroy catches sight of a mysterious girl and any thoughts of his conspiracy theory are wiped clean from his mind.

"Wow! I've never seen a duck like that before!"

"Alroy, you can't just comment on the species of another person."

"Let's go talk to her!"

Alroy proceeds to drag Franklin by the arm, determined to learn more about the girl who has stolen his attention.

"I swear, it's like I'm talking to a brick wall."

Franklin's words cause Alroy to pause.

"Were you saying something, Frankster?"

"I was just—"

"What are we waiting for? Let's go!"

Before Franklin can object, Alroy has already rushed to the mystery girl's side. His eyes glisten with wonder, barely able to keep himself from touching her.

"You're so cool! What's your name? Are you a full duck or are you mixed? What's your favorite color?"

An endless list of questions spill out of Alroy's beak, Franklin sighing in exasperation.

"I'm so sorry about Alroy's behavior. He tends to act on whatever impulses he has." {◇}

[qucththeraven]

Madeline whined, waking up and rubbing her eyes. She got up, heading to the mouth of the cave. Grabbing enough berries for the two of them and handing Alroy some.

"We should get you home."

Madeline said, looking at the other.

[magichcuse]

|| @qucththeraven ||

{◇} "I hope you know what you're doing, Alroy..."

"Relaaax, Franklin! Everything is gonna be just fine!"

The two boys have been navigating the woods for at least half an hour by now, Alroy getting invested in yet another conspiracy theory. Franklin already knows this search is going to be futile, but he doesn't have the heart to tell Alroy...as if he would even listen.

In an unexpected turn of events, Alroy catches sight of a mysterious girl and any thoughts of his conspiracy theory are wiped clean from his mind.

"Wow! I've never seen a duck like that before!"

"Alroy, you can't just comment on the species of another person."

"Let's go talk to her!"

Alroy proceeds to drag Franklin by the arm, determined to learn more about the girl who has stolen his attention.

"I swear, it's like I'm talking to a brick wall."

Franklin's words cause Alroy to pause.

"Were you saying something, Frankster?"

"I was just—"

"What are we waiting for? Let's go!"

Before Franklin can object, Alroy has already rushed to the mystery girl's side. His eyes glisten with wonder, barely able to keep himself from touching her.

"You're so cool! What's your name? Are you a full duck or are you mixed? What's your favorite color?"

An endless list of questions spill out of Alroy's beak, Franklin sighing in exasperation.

"I'm so sorry about Alroy's behavior. He tends to act on whatever impulses he has." {◇}

[qucththeraven]

magichcuse​:

{◇} Will Franklin come to regret this one day? Possibly. Can he come up with a better idea at the moment? No.

Using one of Alroy’s stray hairs, Franklin concocted a mixture that would replicate his best friend. Once the process is complete, he uses his teleportation stone to take him and this new Alroy home.

Meanwhile, Alroy curls up on the floor of the cave, watching as dark clouds rolled in. He’s better off staying here for the night and going home in the morning. Unbeknownst to him, going home wasn’t going to be an option anymore. {◇}

Madeline paused, sighing and walking inside, putting out the fluffy clothing and spreading it so the makeshift bed had room for both of them. She looked at Alroy, cawing lightly and pointing to the bed before lying down on it.

“You stay here now.”

She said, yawning and nustling into the bed and falling asleep within minutes.

[magichcuse]

|| @qucththeraven ||

{◇} "I hope you know what you're doing, Alroy..."

"Relaaax, Franklin! Everything is gonna be just fine!"

The two boys have been navigating the woods for at least half an hour by now, Alroy getting invested in yet another conspiracy theory. Franklin already knows this search is going to be futile, but he doesn't have the heart to tell Alroy...as if he would even listen.

In an unexpected turn of events, Alroy catches sight of a mysterious girl and any thoughts of his conspiracy theory are wiped clean from his mind.

"Wow! I've never seen a duck like that before!"

"Alroy, you can't just comment on the species of another person."

"Let's go talk to her!"

Alroy proceeds to drag Franklin by the arm, determined to learn more about the girl who has stolen his attention.

"I swear, it's like I'm talking to a brick wall."

Franklin's words cause Alroy to pause.

"Were you saying something, Frankster?"

"I was just—"

"What are we waiting for? Let's go!"

Before Franklin can object, Alroy has already rushed to the mystery girl's side. His eyes glisten with wonder, barely able to keep himself from touching her.

"You're so cool! What's your name? Are you a full duck or are you mixed? What's your favorite color?"

An endless list of questions spill out of Alroy's beak, Franklin sighing in exasperation.

"I'm so sorry about Alroy's behavior. He tends to act on whatever impulses he has." {◇}

[qucththeraven]

magichcuse​:

{◇} Alroy feels a weight lifted off of his chest, holding Madeline tightly and nuzzling his beak against her. He basks in the moment, deep purrs rumbling out of him.

Brain blurred by the whiplash of emotions he just experienced, Alroy forgets that there’s a world outside of the cave. All he knows right now is that he loves Madeline and Madeline loves him…and that’s all he needs to know. Nothing else matters.

If Alroy doesn’t leave soon, his chances of returning to reality is slim to none. Franklin had accompanied him on his search to ensure he retained his memory…but now he’s gone. However, he’s too upset with Franklin to think about that, categorizing the goose as a “meanie” who didn’t want to see him be happy.

The sound of Madeline’s voice catches Alroy’s attention, though he’s too mesmerized to fully understand what she’s saying. The only words which manage to pass through the fog in his brain are “no leave”, which unfortunately has the opposite effect from what Madeline had intended.

“Don’t worry…I’ll never ever leave you again. It’ll just be you and me against the world. That’s the way things should be…” {◇}

Madeline frowned, looking at him and staring outside the cave. Pulling away from Alroy and running to the mouth of the cave. Looking around and shaking. Where was his friend? Madeline had to make sure he didn’t lose everyone. She whimpered.

“FRIEND COME BACK! TAKE HIM!” 

She yelled, hiccupping as she cried. Wanting to make sure the boy got back to his family. He probably had a family, didn’t he? She walked a bit further out, stomping her foot down.

“FRIEND COME BACK! TAKE HIM!”

[magichcuse]

|| @qucththeraven ||

{◇} "I hope you know what you're doing, Alroy..."

"Relaaax, Franklin! Everything is gonna be just fine!"

The two boys have been navigating the woods for at least half an hour by now, Alroy getting invested in yet another conspiracy theory. Franklin already knows this search is going to be futile, but he doesn't have the heart to tell Alroy...as if he would even listen.

In an unexpected turn of events, Alroy catches sight of a mysterious girl and any thoughts of his conspiracy theory are wiped clean from his mind.

"Wow! I've never seen a duck like that before!"

"Alroy, you can't just comment on the species of another person."

"Let's go talk to her!"

Alroy proceeds to drag Franklin by the arm, determined to learn more about the girl who has stolen his attention.

"I swear, it's like I'm talking to a brick wall."

Franklin's words cause Alroy to pause.

"Were you saying something, Frankster?"

"I was just—"

"What are we waiting for? Let's go!"

Before Franklin can object, Alroy has already rushed to the mystery girl's side. His eyes glisten with wonder, barely able to keep himself from touching her.

"You're so cool! What's your name? Are you a full duck or are you mixed? What's your favorite color?"

An endless list of questions spill out of Alroy's beak, Franklin sighing in exasperation.

"I'm so sorry about Alroy's behavior. He tends to act on whatever impulses he has." {◇}

[qucththeraven]

magichcuse​:

{◇} A pit grows in Alroy’s stomach, watching as Franklin’s advice screws everything up with Madeline. Franklin is supposed to be the rational one…he’s supposed to know the right thing to do.

Now Alroy’s pretty sure he lost the love of his life just as quickly as he found her.

Franklin backs up, motioning for Alroy to follow. However, Alroy moves closer to Madeline than he was before.

“Alroy, we should—”

“No! I-I’m not going to leave Madeline like this! A-And I’m not gonna listen to you anymore!”

“But—”

“Your advice hurt the love of my life!”

“You haven’t even known her for an hour!”

“That doesn’t change the fact I love her with all of my heart!”

“You’re being ridiculous.”

“Well…you’re being a prick! Either support me and Madeline or leave me alone!”

“Are you seriously choosing a stranger over your best friend?”

“She’s not just a stranger to me!” Alroy pouts, “Unlike some people, Madeline sees me as more than a nutcase…”

Franklin heaves a heavy sigh, turning to leave. “Don’t say I didn’t warn you when she inevitably breaks your heart.”

Alroy glares at Franklin as he disappears into the foliage, his gaze softening significantly when he turns to look at Madeline.

“I love you more than I’ve loved anyone else in my entire life…I mean it with my whole heart.”

Alroy opens his arms, expression dripping with desperation.

“All I want is to be yours forever…I want to kiss you and hug you and—”

His voice shatters like glass, internally berating himself for breaking down in front of Madeline instead of comforting her. His feelings might not be the most rational…but they’re HIS feelings. No one has the right to deny those feelings on his behalf. {◇}

Madeline looked at the other boy as he left, looking back at Alroy and leaning into his arms, cuddling into his hug and sniffling softly. Clinging to his touch and looking up at him. Smiling lightly and sniffing. Looking out of the cave.

“You want me....But....No leave friend.” 

She pulled away, looking away and staring outside. 

“I have no....friend. You have friend. Should go with.”

She frowned, feeling guilty that she’d separated the two of them. She didn’t have anyone sure, but she didn’t want to steal someone either. She felt bad. Looking over at the other. 

“Don’t give up. You still have others.”

[magichcuse]

|| @qucththeraven ||

{◇} "I hope you know what you're doing, Alroy..."

"Relaaax, Franklin! Everything is gonna be just fine!"

The two boys have been navigating the woods for at least half an hour by now, Alroy getting invested in yet another conspiracy theory. Franklin already knows this search is going to be futile, but he doesn't have the heart to tell Alroy...as if he would even listen.

In an unexpected turn of events, Alroy catches sight of a mysterious girl and any thoughts of his conspiracy theory are wiped clean from his mind.

"Wow! I've never seen a duck like that before!"

"Alroy, you can't just comment on the species of another person."

"Let's go talk to her!"

Alroy proceeds to drag Franklin by the arm, determined to learn more about the girl who has stolen his attention.

"I swear, it's like I'm talking to a brick wall."

Franklin's words cause Alroy to pause.

"Were you saying something, Frankster?"

"I was just—"

"What are we waiting for? Let's go!"

Before Franklin can object, Alroy has already rushed to the mystery girl's side. His eyes glisten with wonder, barely able to keep himself from touching her.

"You're so cool! What's your name? Are you a full duck or are you mixed? What's your favorite color?"

An endless list of questions spill out of Alroy's beak, Franklin sighing in exasperation.

"I'm so sorry about Alroy's behavior. He tends to act on whatever impulses he has." {◇}

[qucththeraven]

magichcuse​:

{◇} “You…you think I’m like a prince?”

Alroy can see how someone to believe his father to be a prince. His good looks, regal accent, and collected demeanor all give off the impression of royalty. Alroy, on the other hand, was more quirky and rough around the edges…he didn’t believe he was fit to be anything more than a frog.

The drawing of the princess kissing the frog catches Alroy’s eye, looking between it and Madeline a few times in disbelief.

“Are you saying you want me to—”

“Alroy, you’re not kissing a girl you just met.”

Franklin’s words pull Alroy back into a cruel reality, one where he couldn’t just indulge in the belief that someone wanted him…saw him as more than just the embarrassing conspiracy nut. His eyes are laced with guilt, glossy with unshed tears.

“I-I’m sorry, Madeline…I…I didn’t mean to get all weird and stuff.”

The pain dripping off of every word makes Franklin’s chest heavy with guilt, but this was for the best. He’s not going to let his best friend slip away put himself in danger. {◇}

Madeline looked at Franklin, the words breaking into her brain. She whimpered, pulling away from Alroy and glaring at the two. Picking up a rock, tears filling her vision before she tossed it at Franklin. Picking up another and throwing it straight at Franklin. Tears falling down her face as she glared at them.

“GO AWAY. TRICK. TRICKERS. MEANIES. GET OUT!”

She yelled, reaching for another rock and whimpering. Looking at Alroy with a look of distrust. 

“You don’t like. Only using! Want to hurt!”

She hissed, her breath hitching in her throat as she started to cry. Gasping for air within the second.

“Tricking me!”

[magichcuse]

|| @qucththeraven ||

{◇} "I hope you know what you're doing, Alroy..."

"Relaaax, Franklin! Everything is gonna be just fine!"

The two boys have been navigating the woods for at least half an hour by now, Alroy getting invested in yet another conspiracy theory. Franklin already knows this search is going to be futile, but he doesn't have the heart to tell Alroy...as if he would even listen.

In an unexpected turn of events, Alroy catches sight of a mysterious girl and any thoughts of his conspiracy theory are wiped clean from his mind.

"Wow! I've never seen a duck like that before!"

"Alroy, you can't just comment on the species of another person."

"Let's go talk to her!"

Alroy proceeds to drag Franklin by the arm, determined to learn more about the girl who has stolen his attention.

"I swear, it's like I'm talking to a brick wall."

Franklin's words cause Alroy to pause.

"Were you saying something, Frankster?"

"I was just—"

"What are we waiting for? Let's go!"

Before Franklin can object, Alroy has already rushed to the mystery girl's side. His eyes glisten with wonder, barely able to keep himself from touching her.

"You're so cool! What's your name? Are you a full duck or are you mixed? What's your favorite color?"

An endless list of questions spill out of Alroy's beak, Franklin sighing in exasperation.

"I'm so sorry about Alroy's behavior. He tends to act on whatever impulses he has." {◇}

[qucththeraven]

magichcuse​:

{◇} Although it isn’t what Alroy had intended, he still smiles and thanks Madeline for the additional berries.

‘You frog.’

Those two words, along with the book for added context, flips an irreversible switch in Alroy’s brain. He’s looking at his potential girlfriend, future wife, the love of his life. Any chance of him remembering his original purpose is long gone, Madeline having completely taken over his mind.

“I want to be your forever frog~”

Alroy curls up against Madeline, completely lost in her eyes. All he can think about is how much he wants to hold her close, kiss her lips, be hers and only hers for the rest of his existence.

All Franklin can do is watch this unfold in embarrassment, confusion, and horror. There’s zero chance of Alroy snapping out of this and he has no idea how to react. He simply looks at Madeline, silently begging her to be careful with him. {◇}

Madeline looked at him, confused, as she looked over at Franklin. She didn’t really....Understand love, let alone crushes. She only knew what was in her book. There was no cuddling in her book. Only kisses. Kisses that turned a frog into a prince. She looks back at Alroy.

“No? Frog turns into prince.”

She said, taking the book back and opening it, flipping the pages until she reached the kiss, pointing to the page afterwards, where the Prince had turned back into himself.

“See?”

[magichcuse]

|| @qucththeraven ||

{◇} "I hope you know what you're doing, Alroy..."

"Relaaax, Franklin! Everything is gonna be just fine!"

The two boys have been navigating the woods for at least half an hour by now, Alroy getting invested in yet another conspiracy theory. Franklin already knows this search is going to be futile, but he doesn't have the heart to tell Alroy...as if he would even listen.

In an unexpected turn of events, Alroy catches sight of a mysterious girl and any thoughts of his conspiracy theory are wiped clean from his mind.

"Wow! I've never seen a duck like that before!"

"Alroy, you can't just comment on the species of another person."

"Let's go talk to her!"

Alroy proceeds to drag Franklin by the arm, determined to learn more about the girl who has stolen his attention.

"I swear, it's like I'm talking to a brick wall."

Franklin's words cause Alroy to pause.

"Were you saying something, Frankster?"

"I was just—"

"What are we waiting for? Let's go!"

Before Franklin can object, Alroy has already rushed to the mystery girl's side. His eyes glisten with wonder, barely able to keep himself from touching her.

"You're so cool! What's your name? Are you a full duck or are you mixed? What's your favorite color?"

An endless list of questions spill out of Alroy's beak, Franklin sighing in exasperation.

"I'm so sorry about Alroy's behavior. He tends to act on whatever impulses he has." {◇}

[qucththeraven]

magichcuse​:

{◇} The two boys watch as Mystery Girl retrieves berries from the bushes. Franklin studies them with caution while Alroy immediately tastes one of the berries, trusting the girl completely. Whether this trust is warranted is yet to be seen.

Alroy swoons upon hearing the girl introduce herself, her name slipping into his previous mantra. ‘I love Madeline Nevermore, I love Madeline Nevermore, I love Madeline Nevermore…’

“Madeline Nevermore…a gorgeous name for a gorgeous girl~”

Franklin stands there awkwardly, almost feeling like a third wheel…despite the fact Alroy literally just met this girl and they had originally intended to go on this search together. However, he doesn’t want to leave Alroy alone with Madeline. Goodness knows how much she could take advantage of his best friend’s vulnerability.

Eyes still fixated on Madeline, Alroy carefully extends a hand towards her.

“Alroy. Alroy Foley. It’s a pleasure to meet you~”

Welp…Franklin knows he’s going to be stuck here for a while.

“I’m Franklin…Franklin Mayer-Gander.” {◇}

Madeline blinked, confused at the other’s gesture. She got up, walking back to the bush and picking more berries. Bringing them back and eating a few before handing some more to Alroy. Staring into his eyes, smiling. Thinking she’d done what the other had asked of her. She giggled, eating a few more berries.

“You frog.” 

She said, pointing at the book and handing it to the boy. Her eyes locked with his as she smiled, waiting for his reaction.

[magichcuse]

|| @qucththeraven ||

{◇} "I hope you know what you're doing, Alroy..."

"Relaaax, Franklin! Everything is gonna be just fine!"

The two boys have been navigating the woods for at least half an hour by now, Alroy getting invested in yet another conspiracy theory. Franklin already knows this search is going to be futile, but he doesn't have the heart to tell Alroy...as if he would even listen.

In an unexpected turn of events, Alroy catches sight of a mysterious girl and any thoughts of his conspiracy theory are wiped clean from his mind.

"Wow! I've never seen a duck like that before!"

"Alroy, you can't just comment on the species of another person."

"Let's go talk to her!"

Alroy proceeds to drag Franklin by the arm, determined to learn more about the girl who has stolen his attention.

"I swear, it's like I'm talking to a brick wall."

Franklin's words cause Alroy to pause.

"Were you saying something, Frankster?"

"I was just—"

"What are we waiting for? Let's go!"

Before Franklin can object, Alroy has already rushed to the mystery girl's side. His eyes glisten with wonder, barely able to keep himself from touching her.

"You're so cool! What's your name? Are you a full duck or are you mixed? What's your favorite color?"

An endless list of questions spill out of Alroy's beak, Franklin sighing in exasperation.

"I'm so sorry about Alroy's behavior. He tends to act on whatever impulses he has." {◇}

[qucththeraven]

magichcuse​:

{◇} Alroy feels his heart skip a beat when the mystery girl looks into his eyes, heat rising in his cheeks. His eyes are locked on her as she adds the gemstone to the top of her pile, taken aback when she motions for him and Franklin to enter the cave. Despite his rapidly wagging tail, he does his best to contain his excitement. He doesn’t want to overwhelm her again, after all.

Franklin follows Alroy inside, staying closer to the entrance as to not overstep her boundaries. He looks at the books in intrigue, reading the covers to see if he recognizes any of the titles.

Meanwhile, Alroy feels more comfortable going deeper into the cave. He still keeps a respectful distance from her, though he sits close enough for him to properly admire her.

The moment Mystery Girl calls Alroy “darling” (at least, he’s pretty sure she was referring to him), his mind immediately turns to mush. He stares at her dreamily, everything else around him melting away as she consumes his every thought. ‘I love her…I love her, I love her, I love her…’ This mantra endlessly repeats in Alroy’s head, utterly enchanted by the mystery girl. He doesn’t even know her name, but she practically stole his heart to add to her collection.

Turning to look at Alroy, Franklin’s eyes are laced with concern upon seeing his current state. He walks up to his best friend, wanting to make sure he was alright.

“Hey, Al…Alroy…are you okay? Hello?”

Franklin snaps his fingers and waves a hand in front of Alroy, but he’s completely unphased. Mystery Girl might as well be the only other person in existence.

“Good grief…” {◇}

Madeline smiled, looking at the two and holding her book close to her chest. Putting it down and running out the cave, grabbing berries from the bushes and walking back in. Shoving half into Franklin’s hand and then the other half in Alroy’s hand. She backed up, sitting on the bed and looking at the them.

She pointed at herself, looking at Alroy, and Franklin. Taking a second before opening her beak. “Madeline.” She said, staring at her book. Opening the first page and taking out a name tag she’d had for years. “Madeline Never....Mo...re...”

[magichcuse]

|| @qucththeraven ||

{◇} "I hope you know what you're doing, Alroy..."

"Relaaax, Franklin! Everything is gonna be just fine!"

The two boys have been navigating the woods for at least half an hour by now, Alroy getting invested in yet another conspiracy theory. Franklin already knows this search is going to be futile, but he doesn't have the heart to tell Alroy...as if he would even listen.

In an unexpected turn of events, Alroy catches sight of a mysterious girl and any thoughts of his conspiracy theory are wiped clean from his mind.

"Wow! I've never seen a duck like that before!"

"Alroy, you can't just comment on the species of another person."

"Let's go talk to her!"

Alroy proceeds to drag Franklin by the arm, determined to learn more about the girl who has stolen his attention.

"I swear, it's like I'm talking to a brick wall."

Franklin's words cause Alroy to pause.

"Were you saying something, Frankster?"

"I was just—"

"What are we waiting for? Let's go!"

Before Franklin can object, Alroy has already rushed to the mystery girl's side. His eyes glisten with wonder, barely able to keep himself from touching her.

"You're so cool! What's your name? Are you a full duck or are you mixed? What's your favorite color?"

An endless list of questions spill out of Alroy's beak, Franklin sighing in exasperation.

"I'm so sorry about Alroy's behavior. He tends to act on whatever impulses he has." {◇}

[qucththeraven]

magichcuse​:

{◇} Franklin watches as the mystery girl takes the cookie, pride swelling in his chest. He places another cookie on the ground, slightly closer to where he and Alroy are standing.

Wanting to give the mystery girl a peace offering of his own, Alroy conjures up a gemstone to add to her collection of shiny things. Unintentionally, it forms the shape of a heart. He places it next to the other cookie, unable to take his eyes off of her.

“Here you go, darling.”

Alroy’s voice is soft and tender, his eyes dripping with warmth. It catches Franklin off guard, but he’s not going to question him about it. He doubts Alroy is even aware of how much vulnerability he’s showing. {◇}

Madeline blinked, looking at the two and walking out, taking the cookie and the gem, looking up at the two and staring into Alroy’s eyes, before heading back, pushing everything back into the open, placing the gemstone on top of the pile and giggling.

She sat on her make-shift bed, eating the cookie and looking back at the two boys, motioning for them to come inside. No longer afraid of the two. She hummed lightly, giggling and looking at them. Picking up her book of Princess and the Frog, a few other books scattered around the cave.

“Hi....Darl...ing...”

[magichcuse]

|| @qucththeraven ||

{◇} "I hope you know what you're doing, Alroy..."

"Relaaax, Franklin! Everything is gonna be just fine!"

The two boys have been navigating the woods for at least half an hour by now, Alroy getting invested in yet another conspiracy theory. Franklin already knows this search is going to be futile, but he doesn't have the heart to tell Alroy...as if he would even listen.

In an unexpected turn of events, Alroy catches sight of a mysterious girl and any thoughts of his conspiracy theory are wiped clean from his mind.

"Wow! I've never seen a duck like that before!"

"Alroy, you can't just comment on the species of another person."

"Let's go talk to her!"

Alroy proceeds to drag Franklin by the arm, determined to learn more about the girl who has stolen his attention.

"I swear, it's like I'm talking to a brick wall."

Franklin's words cause Alroy to pause.

"Were you saying something, Frankster?"

"I was just—"

"What are we waiting for? Let's go!"

Before Franklin can object, Alroy has already rushed to the mystery girl's side. His eyes glisten with wonder, barely able to keep himself from touching her.

"You're so cool! What's your name? Are you a full duck or are you mixed? What's your favorite color?"

An endless list of questions spill out of Alroy's beak, Franklin sighing in exasperation.

"I'm so sorry about Alroy's behavior. He tends to act on whatever impulses he has." {◇}

[qucththeraven]

magichcuse​:

{◇} Alroy’s breath hitches upon witnessing the mystery girl’s panicked reaction, anxiety creeping up on him.

“Oh no…oh no no no…”

He’s about to run after her until Franklin grabs him by the arm, giving her a sympathetic yet stern look.

“Rushing up to her will only make her more afraid. You need to approach her carefully, show her that you aren’t a threat.”

Franklin retrieves one of his mammina’s homemade cookies from his satchel, slowly walking up to the entrance of the cave and placing the cookie down as a peace offering. He keeps his distance, allowing the girl to approach them on her own terms. His eyes have a hint of warmth, a small smile stretched across his beak.

Alroy simply watches Franklin, knowing the other is better versed in interacting with others. He doesn’t want to screw things up more than he already has. {◇}

Madeline frowned, looking out and quickly ducking her head back behind the wall. There was food. Food that wasn’t just berries. She shook, wiping at her eyes. Maybe if she waited, they’d go away, and she could run for the new food. After two minutes though, they hadn’t left, and Madeline could feel the hunger creeping in. They were blocking the way to her berry bush too.

She whimpered, coming out and walking up slowly to the cookie, picking it up and staring at the two before darting back into the cave. Hiding behind the wall once again as she started to eat, her chest heaving from the running she’d done. Though she let her leg stick out from behind the wall, a bit less scared of the two, but still very terrified. 

She peeked her head out once more once she was done, checking if there was another one. It was sweeter than the berries she ate....She liked it. She looked at the boys, gripping the stone and just continuing to stare.

[magichcuse]

|| @qucththeraven ||

{◇} "I hope you know what you're doing, Alroy..."

"Relaaax, Franklin! Everything is gonna be just fine!"

The two boys have been navigating the woods for at least half an hour by now, Alroy getting invested in yet another conspiracy theory. Franklin already knows this search is going to be futile, but he doesn't have the heart to tell Alroy...as if he would even listen.

In an unexpected turn of events, Alroy catches sight of a mysterious girl and any thoughts of his conspiracy theory are wiped clean from his mind.

"Wow! I've never seen a duck like that before!"

"Alroy, you can't just comment on the species of another person."

"Let's go talk to her!"

Alroy proceeds to drag Franklin by the arm, determined to learn more about the girl who has stolen his attention.

"I swear, it's like I'm talking to a brick wall."

Franklin's words cause Alroy to pause.

"Were you saying something, Frankster?"

"I was just—"

"What are we waiting for? Let's go!"

Before Franklin can object, Alroy has already rushed to the mystery girl's side. His eyes glisten with wonder, barely able to keep himself from touching her.

"You're so cool! What's your name? Are you a full duck or are you mixed? What's your favorite color?"

An endless list of questions spill out of Alroy's beak, Franklin sighing in exasperation.

"I'm so sorry about Alroy's behavior. He tends to act on whatever impulses he has." {◇}

[qucththeraven]

Madeline didn’t really....Interact with others. She looked at the two, panic in her eyes as she stared at the two boys in front of her. Getting overwhelmed by every new question that fell from the talkative ones mouth. She stared at them, backing up and grabbing a rock, throwing it at the two and running off. 

Tears stung her vision as she kept running, running into her cave and shoving all her shinies and clothing behind a wall in the cave. Hiding with the objects behind it. No one talked to her. No one her age. She didn’t even know if she was their age. Tears fell down her face, as she covered her beak with one hand. Trying desperately to keep the volume down.

If they didn’t hear or see her, they’d go away. Madeline would be safe again. The talkative one was probably only talking to distract her from the other’s danger. That’s how some of the animals in the woods acted. She stopped crying when she heard the two approach the cave, clearly having followed her prints in the dirt. Curling further into herself. Trying to make herself seem small so that she wouldn’t be seen.

So that she’d be left alone.

Again.

[qucththeraven]

soul-heart-and-beyond​:

Mostly keeping his sights set on level ground, the duck was unaware of what or who was around him, outside of the occasional insects or forest life going on about their business there. Then suddenly some object hit him on his head from behind. There weren’t any primates in this forest or at least any that he knew about, but it could have just been a falling item. Slightly rubbing over the area where it hit his head, Fenton looked back at the ground to see what it was. A pinecone for sure, but judging from the angle it hit him specifically, it couldn’t have fallen. Someone tossed it.

Now his sights were set a bit higher as the angle it hit him from had to be from above, though it was hard to make out anything from where he was standing. That was until some rustling was heard around someplace from where he came. Maybe a rodent or small mammal of sorts. Though that was until he had remembered seeing at least something that shouldn’t have been amidst the branches above, something that was off color. Probably meant that whatever did this was trying to distract him. Well, it wouldn’t be easy, but he wasn’t going to put the armor on just yet. Instead he continued on his original path, ignoring the rustling sound in hopes of not being lead astray or into a trap.

Madeline waited, eventually walking out of the cave and looking around. Not seeing the other, she stared out from the bushes. Hoping the other wouldn’t come close. Though, he was approaching and Madeline frowned, picking up a rock and throwing it across the way. She looked at Fenton, fear in her eyes. 

Though, she saw him look over. She ran back into her cave, tears welling in her eyes as she waited for the other to leave. Shoving her shinies back into the cave as she looked at Fenton.

“Go away!”