<br/><div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/yOnYp06.png)<br/>(https://i.imgur.com/eSd7xGN.jpg)</div><br/><br/><strong>Name:</strong>Bastion Jewels (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=325526.msg15613589#msg15613589)<br/><strong>Location:</strong>The Forest<br/><strong>Tagging:</strong>Envious, Open<br/><br/><hr/><br/>KABOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH!!!<br/><br/>A massive explosion boomed from somewhere dangerously close by, shaking the branches of the surrounding trees and sending smaller critters scurrying. At least it<em>sounded</em>like a massive explosion, however there was no smoke or fire to hint at any actual eruption. In truth it was simply a handful of a new substance Bastion was testing out for Anna: Thunder Powder. It was a biproduct of her recent work in drug synthesis, and while it sadly did not get one high when snorted, if one happened to ignite the grainy yellow powder, it would result in an almost deafening noise, similar to the crack of thunder, hence the name.<br/><br/>Real or not, the explosion was close and loud enough to warrant the orcs' attention. Could this be Hezzit? Had he found them? Had he developed magic powers and planned to blow them up!? They had to be sure, and so after exchanging a few uncertain grunts the trio rushed off to investigate.<br/><br/>Suddenly the bushes nearby would rustle, and the captive girl would see not a fox or wolf, but instead an adorable redhead pop out, a carefree bounce in their step, "Well that should distract them for a moment..." Bastion mused, looking quite pleased with his handiwork, before turning his gaze at the poor battered woman, "you're Elly right?" he asked, crouching down beside her and brushing a few matted strands of hair away, "Just as beautiful as he said you were" he said, giving her a reassuring smile, hoping to lift her spirits if only a little.<br/><br/>"alright, we need to make this quick, those 3 will be back sooner than later..." he said, not having time for a proper introduction or explanation. With a flick of his wrist he produced his wand from up his sleeve, giving the rope a few quick taps. Suddenly the rope would untie itself from around the girl's wrists, freeing her. Then the with would press the tip of his wand first to the girl's forehead, and then his own, "Mirros Polymorpha" he muttered, and right before her eyes the boy's face would change to...well, her own, "what do you think? not bad huh?" he asked with a boastful smile, his voice unchanged.<br/><br/>The plan was simple...ish. The young mage would go in, take the girl's place, and pretend to be her long enough for her to get away. And since the orcs wouldn't know the girl had been swapped out they wouldn't even think to go looking for her as she escaped. Then once they were in the clear all he'd have to do is wait till the orcs' weren't looking and use his magic to escape himself. It was a simple transformation spell, one that let him take the appearance of the young girl. However it wasn't the most advanced of spells, so while his face and hair had become a perfect replica of Elly's, everything from below the neck was still his own. Fortunately his build was slender and feminine, and he was smooth as silk all over, so while he'd have to keep certain things tucked away, and an astute observer might notice their captive had suddenly shrunk several cup sizes, his disguise would be more than enough to fool a group of dimwitted orcs.<br/><br/>"Alright Elly, you need to get out of here, and quick. Just keep heading..." he said, slowly pointing his wand around until finally settling on a direction that would lead back to town, "that way, and you should make it back home. try no to make too much noise, but don't stop running no matter what. Ok? Here..." he said, handing her his clothes after he finished stripping down, obviously needing to look the part of a stripped captive, "...put these on quick and then take off, I'll be back for them later" he said with another smile and a wink. And with that said he would give the rope another tap, causing it to retie itself around his wrists, and would hide his wand beneath a tiny pile of leaves, where he could easily reach for it once the orcs returned.<br/>