Turbug spent the day and night with his kids, playing with their new gifts and helping those with hoarding instincts to count up theirs (the hoarders were given Ā a lot of small presents and the non-hoarders only a few larger gifts).
Ted invited Roil over and the two of them had quite a bit to drink and got very "comfortable" in the living room, such that Turbug had to shoo children out of the room and confiscate the alcohol (altho it was a bit late by then).
Ned helped Adam bring a bunch of food over from the tavern where Adam works. Later in the evening, the two of them got a bit tipsy and Ned invited Fell over on a bet (Adam claimed she'd never come). Fell DID show up, startled to find Ned in a state. Feeling a little amorous from the wine, Ned managed to coax her to stick her head into the doorway and kissed the end of her nose under the mistletoe. Flustered, Fell left.
Adam tried (lamely) to take advantage of Ned's amorousness but his conscience got the better of him and Ned ended up falling asleep at the kitchen table while Adam was brushing his hair. Adam wandered home sometime later after laying a blanket on Ned's shoulders.
Iām thinking the boysā blog is probably going to be closing down as far as roleplay is concerned. At some point, I think Iād like to go back and finish a few loose ends and plotlines I had for myself, but Iāve just grown totally uninterested with the Tumblr roleplay community. I like doing drama and action and romance and comedy but all I see on Tumblr is justĀ āhow fricking dark and gross and sexual and violent can i make this.ā
Iām just not into that and I never will be. It made me feel painfully out of place in the WiR roleplay community and 90% of the up-and-coming Undertale roleplayers Iāve seen are following the same trends. If youāre into that, great for you. I just donāt go for that stuff. And Iām kind of tired of feeling like the odd man out every time I look for new people to interact with.
So, consider this an informal sort of announcement. I will probably return at some point to tell my own stories, but I think Iām done roleplaying (at least on Tumblr). It has always been a frustrating experience that, while enjoyable at times, for the most part made me feel woefully out of place and uncomfortable.
Sorry to the couple of people I dropped threads with. If you need to chat with me about the boysā blog, please contact me on my main because I hardly ever log onto their account these days.
Battle Intro:Ā [Lord Candycane is looking fierce. He flexes his claws, ready to mercilessly tear into his next opponent when suddenly, Gloria attacks his face. He is confused.]Ā Victory: Someday, youāll be as strong as me. You must always keep training however. :]Half HP: Ā Thisā¦this isnāt happening. YOUāRE A CHILD.Low HP: ā¦.WITCHCRAFTā¦Defeat: Iāmā¦telling your fatherā¦Death: [-Comically stumbles around, stars orbit his head as he falls and shatters like a fallen mirror.-]Assist: [Helps Gloria onto his shoulders and gives her a wink.] Letās go.Taunt: [Prevents her from making any attacks by holding her in place with a Claw] You almost had me there lass.Reacting to Taunt:[-RaspberriesĀ back and is slightlyĀ embarrassedĀ for lookingĀ undignified.-]Flee: ENOUGH CHILD PLEASE.Reacting to Flee: Brother is going to be angry with meā¦Tie: -Ragequitting silently.- ā¦Impossible..Perfect Victory: Stay in a childās place.Ā Low HP Victory: You are not a childā¦.noā¦you are something m0reā¦Finishing Move: Ā [DoesnātĀ go through with it,Ā rather, he sends her home.]
Ted enters the fight...Battle Intro: Alright shadowbird, letās settle this...Victory: KARMAāS A BITCH!Half HP: No big deal, I've fought bigger jerks than you...Low HP:M-maybe I should have thought this through...Defeat: I-I lost to a bird...??Death: [Ted grits his teeth and collapses is the most dramatic fashion possible.]Assist: Ooh, want me to call Neddy over here?Taunt: Guess you really are a birdbrain afterall, eh?Reacting to Taunt: SHUT UP, BIRD. IāVE HAD ENOUGH!Flee: Eheheh, letās forget I ever said anything... [Ted scrambles off.]Reacting to Flee: THATāS WHAT I THOUGHT!Tie: Well that settled absolutely nothing...Perfect Victory: Guess you underestimated me, huh?Low HP Victory: K-knew I could do it...Finishing Move: Betcha didnāt see THIS coming~!
[.:ā:.]Lord Candycane had grown bored of lounging in his castle, firing off orders day in and day out and generally doing what he was often known for. The month had been dragging along, players were in school; using their time towards their studies rather than video-games so sessions were slow. Much to Silverās delight, and his disdain.
It was a beautiful day in Wing Riders, likely one of the few remaining warm days before winter began to settle in here in the Southern region of the game. ThoughĀ ādragon campā had ended days ago, Roil had become a sort of additional caregiver to Turbugās brood, and the children were visiting him frequently, at least once a week, for lessons inĀ ādragon-ingā and to play and hunt and explore the rocky landscape of Roilās home.
On this particular day, the twins had offered to give Turbug the house to himself, as the cybrid so rarely got time to himself any more, and thus Ted and Ned had set off for their own day out while their brother lay soaking up sun in the back yard.
They had set off Southward, past the pasture and the valley, past the lake and into the woods, to enjoy a stroll admiring the changing leaves and the last warm day of the season. They were taking a break at the moment, and Ted was sitting on a rock by the side of the path, tugging off his shoe (after numerous complaints of a rock being inside) while Ned gazed up at the treetops with his hands clasped behind his back.
āIām going to miss summer,ā Ned murmured thoughtfully.Ā āIām still not used to these changing seasons...ā
āYeah, Iām not really ready for the cold,ā Ted replied, struggling to get his shoe off his foot.Ā āAt least Iāve got Roil...Heās like a great big handsome heater.ā He grinned at Ned.
Ned quirked a smile over his shoulder at Ted.Ā āMaybe we should just invite him over for the winter. We could sleep in a circle around him.ā Ted laughed quietly but Ned blinked, glancing past his brother into the dense woods beyond.Ā ā...did you hear something?ā
āI hear you talking,ā Ted said, nearly losing his balance as he finally got his shoe off.
Bon appetite: -Serves a live tied up screaming NPC of some sort while sparing a toothy proud smile.-
Turbug stares, one eye twitching slightly.Ā ā...t...thank you, Lurker. But you know itās...uh...I-I just canāt, um, I...ā He hedges, not wanting to openly admit to Lurker of all people that heās not only not grateful, but also that he canāt stomach the thought of just gorging himself on a helpless, tied up victim.Ā ā...I-I mean, thank you for thinking of me, but whereās the fun in ready-made when you miss out on the thrill of the hunt?ā He grinned crookedly and grimaced at the screaming.
Hm, why not go back to that spa? Or go out and hunt? Or maybe race with Ned? Just some suggestions to get your mind off things.
turbug: thereās a spa? ...am i forgetting a spa? iām sure i could find a spa...i madeĀ that hot spring for roil. that might be nice...ted would like that too...
turbug: i...miss the kids. trying not to worry about them. i know roil can handle things. itās just, as much as i want my freedom itās been so long since i didnāt have to devote ALL my attention to those kids. i donāt really know what to do with myself.
āFell,ā Ned said quietly, āI donāt mean to be rude, but...Roilās gone on home now. Donāt...you think itās time you went home too?ā
Fellās ears pricked up as she turned toward him. She had been sunning in the pasture when Ned approached her, her wings spread out over the ground to catch the light from above. She regarded him with raised brows, looking genuinely startled and ever-so-slightly insulted at the suggestion. āAre you sending me away?ā she asked.
Ned frowned awkwardly. āWell I just...My brothers and I really need a little time for ourselves. I mean thatās half of the reason why we sent the kids off for a week with Roil.ā He stepped carefully around her wing and stood in front of her. āBesides, the players are probably wondering why this site has been closed for so long...ā
Fellās eyes watched him as he moved, and her expression softened a little as he spoke. She inspected him closely, looking pensive. āYou will begin visiting me again, as you were?ā
Ned blinked. He couldnāt help but think he detected a hint of doubt in her voice. Or fear. ā...of course, Fell.ā
āGood,ā the she-dragon said stiffly, glancing away. āI have...grown fond of your company.ā
Ned smiled at her slowly. He hadnāt expected her to admit such a thing aloud, to his face, even if he knew it was true. He stepped closer to her and she glanced at him again as he came up close. āIāll visit you,ā he said. āI promise.ā
Fell nodded solemnly, her ears setting back again. She gazed at him for a moment before she began shifting her weight, folding her wings in as she rose to a stand in front of the racer. She turned her face away once more, breathing in and back out slowly. āNed, I must confess something to you.ā
Ned blinked up at her. āOh?ā
Fell cleared her throat quietly, glancing down at her claws before she turned toward him once more. āThis has been very pleasant for me, being here with you these few days. I am not used to having company around...It has been very satisfying. You have shown me genuine kindness despite my actions toward you and your family...It defies logic and yet I am grateful for it. I must confess that I consider youā¦ā She trailed off, seeming uncertain of herself and struggling for words. ā...I am...fond of you--no, I have already said that. I...have a vested interest in your well-being. I care for your happiness. I care for you.ā She met his eyes, looking somewhat uncertain but sincere just the same. After a moment, she admitted with discomfort, āI fear that the emotion which I feel for you borders on that human failing which I regard with high disdainā¦ā
Ned blinked at her slowly. This was the last thing he had expected to come out of her mouth, even after all the progress they had made. ā...you...love me?ā he asked, incredulous.
Fell bristled, and she bore her fangs for a moment before she recovered herself, closing her eyes and puffing out a burst of smoke. Ned turned away and waved the dark cloud aside with a hand before he looked back at her again. Fell was gazing at him seriously, gauging his reaction. After a moment, she lowered her head and extended her neck forward. Ned, recognizing the gesture, raised his open palm for her to touch her snout to--it had become symbolic of their mutual respect for one another. But to his surprise, Fell knocked his arm aside and continued to lean in closer toward him. Ned backed away on instinct, his face flushing red as the she-dragon moved in close. āF-fell, donāt--!ā
The she-dragon touched the tip of her snout to his nose gently, a quick, tender little touch, then she leaned her head back again, inspecting him. Ned stared up at her, his face red and expression awkward. He cleared his throat with discomfort and her expression soured. āDid you think that I intended to KISS you?ā
āW-well you scared me!ā Ned sputtered, feeling terribly embarrassed now.
Fell turned up her nose with a snort. āThe act of touching snouts is a familial gesture, not a romantic one...It means your life is valuable to me. And you have my protection.ā
Ned awkwardly scratched at the side of his face, staring up at her wonderingly.Ā ā...I love you too, Fell.ā
