[mischiefxmuses]

hwevent16 part 2: open welcome starter Sanji @hiddenstarters

Prompt: The maze attempts to make characters a part of itself. Roots wrap around legs and branches quickly work to surrond and suffocate characters. As it continues characters find themselves coughing up leaves and small branches that scratch up their throat on the way up, and start to take root in their lungs.

This was very bad, as he pulled a leaf form his mouth. He wasn't sure there was anyway out of this. His right foot was completely wrapped up in roots. He tricked kicking up his foot to get away but it did nothing. "Go. Now." He said to the other who was nearby. "Quickly." It might be too late for him but not the other.

[renfri-vellga]

Renfri was never one to back down from a challenge or a fight, even when she should, and this was no different. While she generally slept with little on; she was quite thankful she had decided to sleep in a t-shirt and athletic shorts. Regardless, she always had her dagger strapped to her thigh. Seeing the other in distress and the fact he was showing concern for her, she knew she couldn't leave him. The woman drawls her dagger and charges the roots of the vines. Ruthlessly she hacks at them to free him before cutting at the couple that had grabbed at her in the meantime. "Together only. We live or die together in this."

[ofxscavengcrs]

@renfri-vellga

.｡.:*☆ There were more and more things Geralt started to remember. He could not name all of them - faces he was seeing, obviously people he'd met at some point. Blood and monsters. And fighting, always fighting. And Yennefer, of course.

However, this woman there was not Yen. And also not Ciri, because he knew Ciri was blonde. And yet, he felt some sort of connection.

"Excuse me." Geralt had leanred that coming forward was maybe the best in situations like this. "I know it will sound stupid now, but - you and I, is there a chance we'd met before, maybe?"

[renfri-vellga]

Ever since she didn't see her friends' loss of self coming; Renfri was prone to doubting herself. Now, the same appeared to be true with Geralt. "No. No, I would remember you white-hair. You and your horrible sense of fashion." She lies as she orders another drink from the barkeep, this time requesting it be double the strength.

[mvsicinthedvrk]

Is Nangong Jingnu high maintenance? Qi Yan considers it for a moment, before ultimately deciding that it's not offensive to confirm, given that it is the truth. And if the princess had her memories, it's likely she would even agree, so she nods. "Strong-willed, is the better word for it," she rephrases a bit more tactfully. "She's good-hearted, but she is-- royalty, if you're familiar with my meaning." And Jingnu had expected to be treated as such, with her whims obeyed without argument, no matter how childish her desire. "Outside the pressure of the emperor's court, the balancing act is far more manageable," Qi Yan acknowledges. They get along, and had back then too, though she's far less on edge now that there's no danger of being accused of treason around every corner. "However, I appreciate the offer."

[renfri-vellga]

Renfri knew and fully accepted that she had been high maintenance from time to time growing up a Princess. Though far less so than some, not that the stories spread by her stepmother would paint that same picture. At the other's response, Renfri gives a proud and slightly mischievous smile. "A Princess after my own heart and spirit. She already has my respect." The woman nods laughing. "Oh, yes. Believe me I have had my fair share of that." Nothing like the King's new wife being out to destroy you from day one. "It is a much more even playing field here, so I can fully see what you mean by that. It may even teach her some added sense of humility. Which would not be a bad thing at all." Although Renfri's humility was expanded by cruel methods and events; she believed Royals in general needed a healthy sense of that reality. "Well. In that case, should you ever need to vent your passing thoughts without judgement to someone who understands, feel free. Or if you simply wish to have a break and put your interests first for a short while."

[vcndetta]

**TRANSITION TO AWARE KENNA**

"renfri!" there was a cheer to kenna's voice that was not there before. she had pushed other people aside as she ran up towards the other. her arms were extended to pull the person she considered a friend in to a friendly, but tight embrace. "i remember!" she exclaimed happily. sure, it was much easier to adapt to the modern world when she believed she was a part of it. but she missed the people she knew, her friends.

[renfri-vellga]

Renfri smiles at her friend but there was an obvious sadness to it. Despite the hint of amusement she felt watching the other push others out of the way to get to her. Once pulled into the embrace Renfri's arms protectively wrap around Kenna. "I am so glad and also so very sorry I wasn't there to help." She hadn't even seen it coming, not that her power didn't leave room for surprises, but she thought it'd at least cover something as monumental as death.

[renfri-vellga]

Although she had already had enough solitude, Renfri was still drawn to it in the wake of not one but a couple people she cared for losing their memories and she hadn't been able to see it coming. As she arrives at her usual hide-a-way spot, she notices it is already occupied. "Oh. Hello. Here I thought I was the only one who knew about this hidden but beautiful spot. Probably for the best I am not." She offers the other her hand in greeting. "My name is Renfri, it is nice to meet you." @rainbowmuses

[coreofgold]

"Ah, yes, I get it." Jaskier is an extroverted social butterfly; he, in theory, gets it but never practices it himself. He wants to say more to her comments, but he can tell just a bit that the smile is forced and that would trudge into unwanted territories, so he doesn't. Jaskier focuses on the fact she's issuing a challenge. "A challenge, hm? What type of challenge?"

[renfri-vellga]

Renfri's smile grows more sincere as she notices he acknowledged but didn't push. While she knew she shouldn't hold things inside, it was nice not to be pushed into speaking about it. "To see who is the best at holding their alcohol. What have you drank so far? I will catch up." The princess then begins to think about what it is they could wager if he accepted, or if it would simply be for bragging points.

[mvsicinthedvrk]

@renfri-vellga said : “you don’t want to make me a lady, much less a princess.” to qi yan from renfri

"Rest assured, I have my hands full dealing with other princesses already," Qi Yan informs her, politely enough. Even if the princess in question doesn't remember being one, it's still plenty to worry about already. "So luckily, I'm not at all concerned with what you become or don't become."

[renfri-vellga]

Renfri smirks at the other's statement. While she hadn't thought of herself as a handful, she did know of some other princesses that were. "Oh, the high maintenance kind then? I wager you have many fascinating stories from dealing with her." She felt sorry for anyone who was running off their sanity dealing with a demanding person just because of their station. "I am happy to lend a hand if you could use it."

[renfri-vellga]

“i could’ve gotten away. you don’t know me.” ( childe & renfri )

"You are right, I don't. But a truly helping hand never hurt." Renfri says in a respectful tone with an amused smile. "I respect your own power to keep yourself safe. I simply wanted in on the fun."

[coreofgold]

"Ah, Renfri! You disappeared for quite some time. Almost thought you found a way to escape." Wouldn't that be the dream to finally leave here. "Excuse me, but I can hold my liquor quite well. Thank you very much." Jaskier sipped his drink. "But yes, I am off the clock."

[renfri-vellga]

"I had disappeared for a while. Just needed a break from the new busy social life I have adopted here." She says with a smile although it was slightly forced. The woman was still stuck in her mind at her new friend Kenna, not remembering her. "No escaping for me. Besides, there is nothing left for me back home." Seeing Jaskier sipping his drink, she signals the person on duty for her regular order. "Up for a challenge, then?"

[renfri-vellga]

filippa to renfri: “you have fallen head over heels into a miracle.”

Renfri knew the other was right. Here, she had the chance at real life; something she didn't have back home. And yet, she missed her home, her mother, father, and the promise of all she could have become. "I know. I had no future left where I was, and yet that was still home. Despite the added safety, I haven't yet found a way to make this home.

[vcndetta]

"friend?" kenna questioned as she turned to look at the other. she most certainly did not remember the person in question. had they met before? her eyes narrowed ever so slightly, as if she was trying to pick up on who they were. "i am so sorry, i think you have me confused with someone else."

[renfri-vellga]

Renfri felt as though the word was like another dagger digging into her. She had disappeared into a time of solitude and now regretted not being there to help protect her friend. "Sorry, you looked like someone I met when I first arrived." The former princess says before shaking her head. "My name is Renfri. It's nice to meet you miss ... ?"

[renfri-vellga]

All You Had To Do Was Stay - When was there a time your muse left when they should’ve stayed? Do they regret it? Would it have changed the out come?

She should have stayed till the next morning with Geralt instead of slipping away to kill Stregebor. Not to further any sexual connection but to let him see for sure who she was. Let him see she wasn't the monster, just a woman who was being hunted and defending herself. Had she stayed, maybe even traveled with him a bit, he'd see that even if she tried to have a life away from her revenge, Stregebor would have still hunted her. But instead, she chose to push him into simply ending it all.

[mischiefxmuses]

Iorveth blinked slowly look at her as she shouted out the elf thing. He wasn't ashamed of what he was but when people were blatant about it then it just brought him back home where that was an insult. "Iorveth." He nodded in greeting. Hoping she'd use his name instead of what he was as a greeting. "I don't trust anyone so don't take it personally." He blinked with his good eye, glancing away for a moment then back to her. He had been burned so many times before that he didn't want to risk it or get hurt again. He wasn't sure he was keen on sitting here and amicably talking to someone.

[renfri-vellga]

Renfri knew her brand of humor and teasing could be annoying. So when he slowly blinked at her before correcting her. She smirks, getting the hint, but isn't ready to relinquish the teasing. "Renfri. Or if you need help teasing back, Cursed Princess." With that, she turned to the bartender and asked for an order of her usual snack of strawberries and dubliner cheese. "Oh, don't worry, I don't take it personally." The woman says before returning her gaze to him. "I take it as a challenge. And one I am certain to win." As the snack is delivered, she thanks the barkeep and slides it between them. "I will simply continue to treat you as if we have been friends our whole life long until you give in. And if you doubt my resolve, just ask Geralt how stubborn I am."

[renfri-vellga]

It was late at night as Renfri begins to walk home from the bar. Although she had less need to be, she was still hypervigilant. So as she stops for a moment to get her home key out of her bag, she hears faint steps of someone not too far away. Seeing a figure in the darkness she turns on the flashlight on her cellphone to see the other better. Smiling when she recognizes them. "Late night of partying? Or are you just now getting off work?" @mischiefxmuses for Yen.

[renfri-vellga]

"Hello my friend. Its been quite a while." Renfri greets the other with a smile. "I hope everything has been going well for you." She continues to say as she draws closer to Kenna. While the princess did regret being away for so long, it was time that she had needed. So much of her life had been spent moving from place to place, never staying in one spot for more than a week. Being here, trapped within one city, was something that she was still adjusting to. Learning how to once again have a true life was a slow process. @vcndetta

[renfri-vellga]

"Hello Elf! I'm glad to see you again. Believe it or not." Renfri says with a smirk teasingly light voice that was almost bubbly. "So, still don't trust me or do you trust me enough now to let me buy you a drink?" The woman loved teasing people in the name of good kind fun as she worked on gaining their allyship at least; though friendship was better if it could be gained. She takes a sip from her own cup before humming and sitting it down in front of him. "You can even have that one if you prefer, since I've proven it's not poisoned." @mischiefxmuses

[renfri-vellga]

Renfri goes right to her new friend's side to playfully nudge him and greet him. "Long time no see. Glad to find you still up right. At least this early in the night, that is." It had been a couple of months since she had seen him. As per her usual, she was quite flighty and never liked sticking in one spot too long. No doubt, a pure consequence of her life on the run. "So what have you been up to? Should I buy you a drink, or are you on duty still?" @coreofgold