DS: Chapter One - Mission Two (Brett, Poppy, & Sashiko)
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				Title: <strong>DS: Chapter One - Mission Two (Brett, Poppy, &amp; Sashiko)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheBlackThrone</strong> on <strong>09-04-2022, 01:40:08</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://assets.mycast.io/actor_images/actor-nick-bateman-282061_small.jpg?1633642424)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Brett Roman (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=341089.msg16149669#msg16149669)<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Gator-green, solid T-shirt, blue jeans, and sneakers.<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Friday, 1 April 2050, 7:30PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> Raven Park, Downtown, Raven City<br><strong>Tagged:</strong> Poppy<br><strong>Word Count:</strong> 376<br><hr>When Poppy had asked him to help her find her friends, he had been hoping the search would be safe. A nice safe search during the day, but he wound up giving her a tour of the city instead. Touring led to shopping for he had to buy her some clothes to wear. A quick stop at a thrift shop had saved him some money. As the sun began to set, he became nervous about heading to the park. Due to some recent unsolved murders, the police had set an 8 o’clock curfew. If they were found by police in the park after curfew, they would be in trouble.<br><br>There was a bothered look on Brett’s face. “I don’t feel good about this,” he shared his feelings with the girl. “Why do you think your friends might be here again?”<br><br>He didn’t really need to be reminded. He was only seeking some sort of comfort and ease to his anxiety. Even if she told him, there was nothing she could say to make him feel less nervous. They were about to break the law!<br><br><em>I’m gonna get put in jail</em>, he catastrophized. <em>I’ll be dropped from college…</em><br><br>Brett hadn’t been thinking about the possibility of encountering the murderer. After seeing what Poppy could do, he knew he was pretty safe, but he feared for everyone else. “If you see people in black uniforms wearing shiny shields on their hat or chest, those are people we need to hide from and avoid. We call them the ‘Police’ or ‘Cops.’ You must not ever attack them. If you do, we’ll be in big trouble.”<br><br>The park had a lot of vegetation, and he knew Poppy could control plants. His brown eyes glinted with an idea as he gazed down at Poppy. “Okay, so I know I said not to use your powers that much. Let’s make an exception here. I don’t want us to get caught by the cops, so if you can do something to help keep us hidden that would be great. And also…just out of curiosity…”<br><br>Brett scratched his head, still finding it difficult to grasp the idea that fantastical beasts exist. “Do you think that whatever is causing these murders might be a dragon?”
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter One - Mission Two (Brett, Poppy, &amp; Jin)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bekah Boo</strong> on <strong>09-04-2022, 02:36:23</strong>
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				<br><div class="floatleft">(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/483199956338081793/958734267075133490/image0.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Poppy Clovergrove (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=341089.0#lastPost)<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Wood<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> &nbsp;Looking good in sunflowers (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/345369865188070027)<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Friday| April 1st 2050| 7:30<br><strong>Location:</strong> Raven Park, Downtown, Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Brett <br><strong>Word Count:</strong> 883<br><hr><br><br>”Well... I’m not entirely certain, but if news of unsolved murders within this park of yours is any inkling, then it is quite possible my fellow slayers may want to seek out such as well. We are protectors of all innocents, whether in Avatasia or Earth currently so a murderer on the scene would be a task many of them would perhaps wish to follow.” The fae mused thoughtfully, her attention split between Brett and the annoyance she was finding her feet so constrained by the cumbersome sandals she had been forced into. The morning had been quite truthfully the most splendid fun she had had in so many moons, the city on Earth having become so alive in the daylight that it truly fascinated the slayer to behold. So many beings of different origin and wildly variant styles, the sights and sounds of idle conversation and language (some more colorful than others), the smells! Although Brett had insisted she wouldn’t be able to walk around so freely in her nature inspired attire much to her own disdain, a quick stop at a trading post allowing the bubbly red head to gaze upon a whole fleet of wares that rivaled even the king! So many pieces of clothing in such an array of colors and designs, fits for even ones such as herself even! <br><br>So it was only natural for Poppy’s eyes to be drawn towards an easy dress that fit her petite frame wonderfully, the hue of sky blue and popping sunflowers unable to be ignored as she left happily with it on herself; the sandals however was a less of a delight, but after some pouting she relented. Strangely it made the entire experience after the shopping trip far easier, Poppy noticing many not giving her a second glance when clad in more appropriate attire, that she appeared much like the humans themselves now perhaps to only Brett’s own benefit more than her own. Sight seeing allowed Poppy to ask as many questions her mind could muster, far too curious for her own good as when the crowds became too dense she’d find her small hand clutching at the back of his shirt’s sleeve. Never the less it had been far too wonderful of a day that only for the briefest moment she had almost forgotten the task at hand, the setting sun the only indicator as the once thick crowds had all but dissipated like smoke from a doused candle.<br><br><br>”Do not fear Brett, I won’t let anything happen to you.” she’d assure him with a soft smile, playing with the bright ribbon she had found in the thrift shop, her lengthy mane having been tied back in a ponytail to ‘complete’ her earthly attire. The park itself was the one area in which truly peeked Poppy’s interest as Brett stated it was the one of the few places where nature and flowers were allowed to thrive, that while it was nothing compared to her homeland, the breath of utter delight easily left her lips upon entering. Letting her eyes close for a moment she hummed softly, feeling the wafting song of flowers and fauna encircle around her very heart as they seemed to recognize a being truly in touch with their strife. Only when Brett spoke of the men of the law that <em>should never</em> be attacked did the fae give a giggle, thin arms coming behind her head as she fought the compulsion to toss off her damned shoes.<br><br>” No one with a shiny crest, I can honor such men of the law.”Poppy repeated in her own way, flashing Brett a wink in acknowledgement to his request. The second one however of using her powers did make the fae perk a brow curiously, finding it somewhat confusing to only use her powers when it benefited them such as hiding. Making a face Poppy dropped a hand to place at the hollow of her throat as she bent at the hips in an half bow, ”Fear not Brett, I will be responsible...nature will take kindly to you as well so long as you are with me. So no besting beings only for stealth.” Confirming with a giggle, she’d resume glancing around the grounds the encroaching darkness making the blooms begin to snooze as well, as their sounds quieted around her.<br><br>Mention of the murders being at the hands of a dragon however made the fae pause to glance i up towards Brett, a finger giving her lips a soft tap as she hummed. ”It is a possibility. Dragons of our land come in many different sizes and kinds, although those whom we consumed their hearts of were mighty beasts taller than your castles here.” Poppy admitted gently, a hand gently swaying at her side as she let her fingers dance in a silent gesture. Feeling for the grounds and plants themselves she studied thier responses, sensing for any disturbance that could be attributed to a scene having been committed. ”You spoke of these murders having been done in the evening, as not a trace was found? If I were to guess it isn’t a formidable dragon, but rather a beast perhaps of some stealth greater than your law men. Or perhaps merely a man. There are many possibilities.”<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter One - Mission Two (Brett, Poppy, &amp; Sashiko)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>FoxgirlJay</strong> on <strong>10-04-2022, 22:12:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/pnWmXJz.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Sashiko Mirume<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Shadow<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Image<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> April 1, 0730pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> Raven Park, how'd she get here i wonder?<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> The gang<br><strong>Content:</strong> Vibin<br><strong>Word Count:</strong> 374 -&gt; Total 1634<br><hr><br>It's been a busy day and a busy night. Dragonslaying, then trying to avoid being caught out. She'd been taught to brush people off, using the excuse of cosplay. To tell people it was all a costume, and she was here for an... anime convention? But not one that they'd heard of a, a secret one. They being whoever got too nosy. Her authority as a knight had no use here. The regency of the land wouldn't recognize it, let alone know who the King was, or what Avatasia was. Truly, it seemed like a land so disconnected from her own that there could be no relation between them, save for humans. <br><br>Needing somewhere to hide for a while, Sashiko sought out a place that would be somewhat comforting to her, a little solace amidst the towering concrete, stone and glass pillars. But even here, the whirring of engines and honking horns served to remind her, that just outside this park, beyond the tree she perched upon, there was a whole foreign world out there. And voices. Voices, coming close, conspiratorial whispers or those trying to stay hidden, to avoid the law. And, of hunting some predator of some sort. <br><br>Poppy would feel a disturbance nearby, when Sashiko stirred from her rest, perched against the crook of a tree branch up high against it's trunk. A fluttering flapping sound came from overhead when Sashiko dropped from her resting spot, on to the grass and mossy ground below. The long tails of her purple, black and grey-fur lined coat settled back around her legs, done being whipped about by the wind from her drop. "You came in to a predators lair, so unfocused that I could get the drop on you, Lady Poppy?" Giving a shake of her head, and a little <em>tsk.</em> Despite the fact that she had only learned about the danger in this park from listening in on Poppy. But, she didn't need to know that. "Another Slayer found, making for three at least, in this land." Tall, the tips of her fox-ears putting her over the height of even tall men, and seemingly immodestly dressed, like Poppy tended to be. Not today. Dressed in the garb of these lands it seemed.
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter One - Mission Two (Brett, Poppy, &amp; Sashiko)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheBlackThrone</strong> on <strong>10-04-2022, 23:40:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://assets.mycast.io/actor_images/actor-nick-bateman-282061_small.jpg?1633642424)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Brett Roman (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=341089.msg16149669#msg16149669)<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Gator-green, solid T-shirt, blue jeans, and sneakers.<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Friday, 1 April 2050, 7:30PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> Raven Park, Downtown, Raven City<br><strong>Tagged:</strong> Poppy, Sashiko<br><strong>Word Count:</strong> 287 | 1,920<br><hr>Poppy reassured him, but he was still nervous. He didn’t want to encounter cops, dragons, or criminals. They were all equally a bad time in Raven Park. At her explanation, Brett’s brows pinched and trembled as he repeated, “You consumed a dragon’s heart?”<br><br>She had said it so casually that he missed it. In fact, she might had mentioned it before in the same manner, and it had passed over his head then as well. She hadn’t seemed sure about what had caused the murders in the park. With Brett’s alert already raised from their disturbing discussion, when a tall and dark figure dropped down from out of nowhere, he was caught completely off-guard.<br><br>“Fuck!” he exclaimed in startle, swiftly taking a few steps back. He regarded the purple-haired girl with large eyes, his eyes roving over her <em>skimpy</em> outfit, causing his cheeks to combust. Brett turned his head, raising his hand to guard his sights. The woman had mentioned Poppy’s name and he realized that she had been a Dragon Slayer. No surprise. There seemed to be a trending lack of modesty.<br><br>Brett was staring tensely at the ground as his mind screamed, <em>She’s dressed like a stripper at a strip club! What dimension do these girls come from?</em> If it hadn’t been filled with dragons, then he might had wanted to visit if just to see more of these exotic ladies. Peeking passed his hand, he gazed at her ears next. Were those real? Poppy had told him that the other Dragon Slayers were all different, but he had been imagining another plant girl for some reason.<br><br>“Great. We found one. I suppose we can leave before we’re found by the cops,” Brett nervously suggested.
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter One - Mission Two (Brett, Poppy, &amp; Sashiko)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bekah Boo</strong> on <strong>11-04-2022, 22:17:55</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/483199956338081793/958734267075133490/image0.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Poppy Clovergrove (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=341089.0#lastPost)<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Wood<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> &nbsp;Looking good in sunflowers (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/345369865188070027)<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Friday| April 1st 2050| 7:30<br><strong>Location:</strong> Raven Park, Downtown, Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Brett, Sashiko<br><strong>Word Count:</strong> 516| 2,436<br><hr><br>”Mhm? Oh yes we all did, in doing so we gained more power than we would have had in our purest forms. It is with such power that we are able to be the protectors of our land, enough to combat and defeat threats that may come forth. Each dragon blessed us with different abilities and attacks you see, some more battle harden than others. I suppose with a wood dragon it only amplified my own innate nature with Gaia.” Poppy off handily explained as she twirled a strand of long hair around a finger, having searched her pockets for a treat that Brett had introduced her to. Popping the pink wad of gum into her mouth the sweetness instantly made the fae hum happily, having been taught the general mechanics and point of the candy some hours before. Needless to say she was already highly addicted. Despite her nonchalant demeanor Poppy was listening carefully as she spoke, as any <em>real</em> threat would have brought a familiar twinge across her leafs and petals, though currently it hadn’t been peeked, at least until a moment or so before a sight for sore eyes made herself known.<br><br>Ah she should have known!<br><br>”Sashiko!” Poppy practically squealed, forgoing formalities to instead bounce the few steps before wrapping her thin arms around her fellow slayer’s waist to give a cheerful and excited hug. Practically nuzzling into the slayer’s torso she couldn’t help but giggle as she squeezed, over the moon that she had been able to find another slayer in one piece at that. Peering up from her position Poppy could only give a small smirk in return, soon unlatching to instead take a step back as she blew her cheeks out playfully. ”We all know if there is one to get the drop on another it would be you Shiko, Besides I’m plenty focused~” she’d retort back with a tease, so elated to be around another who would understand her plight that it briefly made her forget Brett just behind&nbsp; them. ”Oh! This is Brett, he is a bartender in this land and has so bravely assisted me since finding myself here. He has even so graciously offered to help me find you all,”the fae explained before stepping closer to make her vines raise her petite self, enough to whisper in Sashiko’s fluffy ear. ”He's awfully bashful for a male, he seems to find clothing quite needed.” Poppy giggled before falling back on her feet.<br><br>Sashiko’s mention of there now being three slayers found however made her eyes twinkle in thought, giving an animated twirl before cooing.”Pray tell whom else you have found? Are they within the area?” she’d muse excitedly, the dangers of the park forgotten until Brett’s worry of remaining for long made her blink. ”What of the murders Brett? Surely with now two slayers we may solve the mystery? It perhaps&nbsp; be a beast of our land, as it is still a threat none the less.” the fae cooed, after all whatever was behind such certainly would be no match for herself and Sashiko teaming up.<br><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter One - Mission Two (Brett, Poppy, &amp; Sashiko)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>FoxgirlJay</strong> on <strong>11-04-2022, 22:58:31</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/pnWmXJz.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Sashiko Mirume<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Shadow<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Image<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> April 1, 0730pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> Raven Park, how'd she get here i wonder?<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> The gang<br><strong>Content:</strong> Vibin<br><strong>Word Count:</strong> 300 | 2736<br><hr><br>Head height on the fae put her face in to Sashiko's bosom, but, given the circumstances, Sashiko would allow it. It was all an unnerving experience, that a slip in decorum could be tolerated. After a moment of delay, Sashiko gave a few gentle pats to Poppy's fiery mane. Letting the small woman decide when the embrace was done, Sashiko likewise enjoying the comforting hold, but with a more stoic look to her face. <br><br>"Maybe your words hold truth. Not even the dragon I stole power from can or could match me, should I wish to be unseen. You wouldn't let a Dragon, or some common murderer sneak upon you?" Letting a sly smile show for but a moment.<br><br>When Poppy introduced her human friend, and said how he had helped her, Sashiko turned to regard him. She gave a little bow, little more than an exaggerated and slow nod of her head, with her right hand balled to a fist and placed over her heart. "Thank you, for watching over her. The Knight of a lord none in this land recognize. Her attention turned back to Poppy, as the vines rose her up so she could whisper a secret. She glanced back at Brett, and gave an amused laugh. "Bashful indeed. He can scarce look upon me, yet there is no fear about it. And yet, he is most graciously helping you," Sashiko said, making no effort to whisper like Poppy had just done.<br><br>"In the morn, I found Dekado. We parted, the both of us deciding we needed to find the others."<br><br>Brett sounded like he wanted to leave. Poppy had the usual cocksuredness of a Slayer, so removed from common danger. But, he had been brought in to danger... "Hmm. We should be cautious, for his sake."
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter One - Mission Two (Brett, Poppy, &amp; Sashiko)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheBlackThrone</strong> on <strong>12-04-2022, 03:04:57</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://assets.mycast.io/actor_images/actor-nick-bateman-282061_small.jpg?1633642424)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Brett Roman (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=341089.msg16149669#msg16149669)<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Gator-green, solid T-shirt, blue jeans, and sneakers.<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Friday, 1 April 2050, 7:30PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> Raven Park, Downtown, Raven City<br><strong>Tagged:</strong> Poppy, Sashiko<br><strong>Word Count:</strong> 450 | 3,186<br><hr>Brett didn’t know how Poppy could see the purple fox passed her large bosom when she looked up at her. He also didn’t understand the talk of her celerity, lugging around such weight. It defied physics. Perhaps that was a power of hers. He blushed when he realized he was thinking about her tits and immediately put his mind toward something else until Sashiko revealed what Poppy had whispered.<br><br>“Bashful for a male? What does that even mean? The only time you see anyone wearing as little clothes as you two is at the beach (he started holding up his fingers), the strip club, in the bathroom, and in the bedroom. Maybe at some conventions or concerts but that’s basically it. If you guys got naked out here, <em>the police</em>…”<br><br>He gave Poppy a look as though to remind her about them. “…would have you both fined and arrested. So, let’s just leave it as you two are the uncouth ones.”<br><br>Brett’s brows raised as he realized something. “Wait, is fox girl coming with us now? We just went shopping…”<br><br>They would probably have to go pick up some more clothes again but was anything going to fit Sashiko?! She was tall like a model and had curves for days. Raven City didn’t have European or Asian sizing averages, but there weren’t too many girls walking around with a rack her proportions.<br><br>Brett hummed to himself in frustration. If she came with them, then he was going to have two mouths to feed. He hoped she liked frozen food. Maybe they would order out tonight…if they survived. He didn’t like how Poppy was insisting on looking to see if the murderer was a dragon. Sashiko made him feel worse, implying that his life was already in danger.<br><div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/97/54/dc/9754dc6ca466973ebff3e2997cfe7954--dragon--dragon-drake.jpg)</div><br>“Maybe I’ll just hide in a bush or something? That way the cops won’t see me, the monsters, dragons, murders won’t see me, and when you guys are done, you can come get me?”<br><br>There was a low, rumbling growl that hadn’t sounded like any creature Brett had heard of. Like a big cat, it stalked through the shrubs, having been drawn to the gathering of…food. Its green eyes gleamed from the shadows of the vegetation, and soon a second pair joined. Brett didn’t move. He could hear them behind him.<br><br>“I’m so fucking dead,” he muttered behind closed lips, trying not to make too much noise. And he had wanted to hide in a bush! The damn things were in the bushes! <em>Nearly killed by The Hounds and now this. It’s just my lucky day,</em> he mused. He kept his eyes clenched closed. Every muscle in his body was locked up tight.
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter One - Mission Two (Brett, Poppy, &amp; Sashiko)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bekah Boo</strong> on <strong>12-04-2022, 03:42:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/483199956338081793/958734267075133490/image0.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Poppy Clovergrove (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=341089.0#lastPost)<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Wood<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> &nbsp;Looking good in sunflowers (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/345369865188070027)<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Friday| April 1st 2050| 7:30<br><strong>Location:</strong> Raven Park, Downtown, Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Brett, Sashiko<br><strong>Word Count:</strong> 723| 3,909<br><hr><br>If Poppy had any qualms of practically nuzzling into Sashiko’s generous bust, the fae didn’t give any outwardly appearances so, the freckled smile wide on her lips instead as the safety of a fellow slayer put her at some ease. She knew as far as proper mannerisms went with the king’s knights that affectionate hugging was a bit odd, although Poppy was unable to quell her own cheery nature to completely do so, although there were a few she’d think twice of approaching so brazenly as she had with the fox girl. If she were to speak openly she had always looked up to Sashiko, figuratively and literally, as an competent ally that she could respect and adore all the same. So with the gentle pat across the top of her head the fae couldn’t help but let a shower of budding blooms flutter effortlessly from her flaming mane,&nbsp; a cheeky smile returned as Poppy gave a wave of a hand to brush away a fallen tress as she spoke. ” Of course not, dragon nor murderer should dare.” she’d giggle softly, making it a point that Sashiko was the obvious exception. <br><br>Turning back to glance towards Brett she’d watch him count down on his fingers of venues that housed females with clothing on par with Sashiko’s and herself own prior, the amused smile remaining in her features as she grabbed the ends of her dress to give a light flutter. ”I’m wearing more appropriate clothing now am I not?” Poppy mused, having been on the receiving end of Brett’s little tangents, but she knew he only meant well. It was in her own excitement of having found another slayer did the thought of having to leave Sashiko on her own so soon after finding her that made the fae’s face drop, those bright greens widening as she felt her lower lip tremble towards Brett.”We can’t allow her to remain in the park by her lonesome, surely there is enough room on your couch. I can even sleep on the floor, please Brett?” she’d plea sweetly, willing to do whatever means necessary&nbsp; to keep from being separated once more, as the very thought shook the fae to her core. <br><br>The mention of danger was for a moment brushed off by the wood slayer as she balanced on her tip toes in thought, a hand resting on the swell of her hip as she hummed. ”Truthfully the park seemed to be a far better place in which I would find slayers, which now is obvious that was correct.” Poppy admitted with a cheeky smile towards Sashiko, though she also had a need to deal with the potential danger that may lay ahead apart from simply that of a reunion. Brett’s obvious worry was met with a softer smile from Poppy as she held up her small hands, that if he wished to hide out potentially being an idea to allow the slayers to go about their business without worry. Lips parting to agree the low growl made her flesh shudder in realization, her features sharpening some as she let out a soft sigh.”I suppose that didn’t take as long as I thought it would.” she’d remark quietly, the beast’s certainly gathering in an area with two slayers by no means a coincidence;but first she had to make sure Brett would be safe.<br><br>Kicking off her bothersome sandals to the side Poppy gave Sashiko a knowing glance, hands raising to extend towards Brett’s frozen form as she focused. Letting out a soft sound Poppy made the bushes that shrouded the beasts shake violently, no longer obscuring their forms as in the same breath she sent her living vines to wrap around Brett to pull him towards her and out of the line of fire. Rather than leave the man out in the open Poppy sent her vines behind herself as they crept along a low hanging tree, sending Brett sailing over their heads until he was neatly hanging in a swing of tendrils that kept him high enough and out of danger. ”Ready Shiko?” Poppy grinned now, giving her bubble gum a neat pop (her first good one at that!) before she raised her hands to send the grass to take on the consistency of marsh, disorienting the drakes as they prepared to attack.
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter One - Mission Two (Brett, Poppy, &amp; Sashiko)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>FoxgirlJay</strong> on <strong>12-04-2022, 05:32:23</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/pnWmXJz.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Sashiko Mirume<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Shadow<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Image<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> April 1, 0730pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> Raven Park, how'd she get here i wonder?<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> The gang<br><strong>Content:</strong> Vibin<br><strong>Word Count:</strong> <br><hr><br>"Hmph. There's nothing inappropriate about my dress..." Sashiko muttered with a pout, as it seemed even Poppy was agreeing with this lands dress conduct, a little. The topic shifted on to talk about lodging, Poppy beseeching the man to let her stay with the two of them. It would benefit, to be allowed to stay in someone's home. But, Sashiko wasn't one to impose herself on another, perhaps Poppy's request would be granted. And besides, it seems there were yet more important matters at hand. Shuddering bushes, and predators ready to pounce. Poppy putting her powers to good use and protecting the commoner, a talent that only she had. All Sashiko could do to protect others, was to use her speed and violence to make sure no threat could exist in the first place. <br><br>"I'm re- ah. Ready." Briefly caught off guard by the pink bubble that was blown and popped at Poppy's lips. Not a flinch at the appearance of drakes from the bushes, but the strange little candy was what got her. Her focus needed to be elsewhere, on the prey at hand. She singled out one of the green drakes for herself. Poppy could take the other. Opening up, Sashiko led in with a powerful leaping kick, sending both her and the drake away from the other one. Sashiko's sword wasn't a delicate and precise tool. She needed open space to swing it, open space without having to worry about hitting anyone else. With that room created Sashiko's right hand erupted in to purple flames, taking the form of a massive sword, with a single curved blade edge. The sword was put to use right away, it's handle raised up high and the blade pointed down, it's wide and flat surface used to keep the drake's claws at bay when it came at her, leaping roaring and swiping. But, she had been blocking mightier blows just earlier this morning. This creature was almost gnat-like in comparison... but it's claws could still rend flesh, super-human it may be. <br><br>Sashiko shoved back, using the flat of her blade to push the drake back, then move in to winding her sword back, and letting loose a horizontal sweeping slash, aimed for the beasts snout. Her hair and coat-tails whip around her in her single spin, a whirlwind of black and purple briefly revealed in the night. Alas, the creature was swift, and it hopped back, out of her biting reach. Just a mere feint. Showing her own speed, even before the Drake's paws hit the grass, Sashiko disappears and reappears in the blink of an eye at it's side. Her boot strikes it's soft underbelly, kicking it up several feet in to the air. She crouches down low, one hand on the swords hilt, the other planted on the ground. She leaps up, pushed in to a frontflip. Her sword starts leaving a black trail behind it as it starts to arc beneath her body as she flips head over heels, then back around. Momentum as it lowers, rises up, then&nbsp; strikes down on the drake's midsection. She didn't get as much height or force behind it as she could have, Sashiko needed speed to pull this off more than anything. But, it was enough. Her blade devoured scale, bone and flesh, enough to cut the creatures spine in twain about the middle of it's back.<br><br>Sashiko landed, her coat-tails fluttering up as the air below pushed against it. Bent over at the waist and some at the knees, her hand touching the grass again to balance her landing. Her sword was left buried in the creature's back for a moment, before she recalled it. Returning to an ephemeral puff of flame and disappearing, leaving only the nearly bifuricated and dead drake. Sashiko rose from the rather showy-crouch she had landed in, standing up straight and setting her coat-tails right, to only reveal as much as she normally wished. And, turning to check in on Brett and Poppy. Taking a little saunter-over to Brett, to perhaps help him from the bind he'd been left in, unless he'd already freed himself, trusting in Poppy to handle herself.<br><br>"Little predators... Like wolves that stalk forests in packs, though magnitudes more dangerous than they. These kinds will flock to any territory they can try to claim, staying out the way of bigger and deadlier predators. Dragons, proper winged tyrants they be, or us, those who hunt all their ilk."
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter One - Mission Two (Brett, Poppy, &amp; Sashiko)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheBlackThrone</strong> on <strong>12-04-2022, 16:27:39</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://assets.mycast.io/actor_images/actor-nick-bateman-282061_small.jpg?1633642424)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Brett Roman (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=341089.msg16149669#msg16149669)<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Gator-green, solid T-shirt, blue jeans, and sneakers.<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Friday, 1 April 2050, 7:30PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> Raven Park, Downtown, Raven City<br><strong>Tagged:</strong> Poppy, Sashiko<br><strong>Word Count:</strong> 184 | 4,839<br><hr>Brett’s eyes flew open when he suddenly felt vines embrace him. Was he being attacked? He knew they were Poppy’s vines, but why was she using them on him!? Suddenly, he was jerked toward her, and then passed her. “FUUUU~CK!” Brett screamed.<br><br>He was whipped overhead until the veins caught a tree branch. Pale-faced and squirming in his scare, he could feel that he was a few feet off the ground. His body was turning slowly while it hung suspended. Hanging his head, he could see from an upside-down perspective, Poppy and Sashiko confronting the monsters. He couldn’t be upset anymore. They were both saving his life and any future lives in the park. But shit, they had to do it before the cops came. His scream might have alerted them.<br><br><em>It wasn’t my fault! How was I supposed to know that I would be riding the human slingshot?</em> he thought in panic.<br><br>“Hurry and kill them! We may have to vanish right after!” he warned the Dragon Slayers. In the meantime, he kept an eye out for the cops from his vantage point.
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter One - Mission Two (Brett, Poppy, &amp; Sashiko)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bekah Boo</strong> on <strong>12-04-2022, 17:40:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/483199956338081793/958734267075133490/image0.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Poppy Clovergrove (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=341089.0#lastPost)<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Wood<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> &nbsp;Looking good in sunflowers (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/345369865188070027)<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> Friday| April 1st 2050| 7:30<br><strong>Location:</strong> Raven Park, Downtown, Raven City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Brett, Sashiko<br><strong>Word Count:</strong> 695 | 5,534<br><hr><br>Rolling her eyes briefly Poppy gave a light tilt of her head, fiery ponytail bouncing with her animated movements as she cooed.”Thats what I said as well! Though I must admit the trade center he brought me to had many assortments of garb I have never witnessed before, Shiko you would just marvel!” Poppy quipped happily, having had quite a time within the center as the fae was already content on dragging her fellow slayer to such after the evening. Although it required monetary pounds to purchase such, something that Poppy would have to question as to what means she could acquire such on her own from Brett; after of course dealing with their current situation. With Brett safely secured, albeit perhaps slightly surprised, Poppy could focus her attention towards the looming drakes before them, no doubt the culprits for the rash of slayings within the park. With what grim description Brett had offered, it was unlikely the true murderer could be anything but a creature of their own land, a hint of disappointment having perhaps brought needless death to those whom had no way of protecting themselves from such vile things. It served to steel the fae’s nerves with anger, that despite the wide smile flittering across her freckled features, she was in no mood to allow any further suffering.<br><br>With the pop of her gum Poppy watched as Sashiko did what she did best, admiring the slayer as the graceful arch of her blows and movements was like that of a inky shadow, there was little wonder how the other couldn’t defeat those before her truly. Bright greens moving to her own target the fae gave her knuckles a light crack against one another, now free of her sandals allowing her bare feet to feel the earth far more comfortably, and use it to her advantage as the once marsh like pool beneath the drakes suddenly shot up with the violently accelerating growth of wild grass beneath its four limbs. Shooting the creature up into the air Poppy wasn’t one to be outdone after witnessing how quickly Sashiko took down her own target, the fae light on her feet as she ran head first towards the struggling drake several yards over her head. With a hand she slashed the air in front of herself, the grass obeying its wielder&nbsp; as all at once it shrank back to its normal state to let the beast free fall as it howled.<br><br>Coming just beneath the drake Poppy held up a hand over her head, the wild spiral of vines forming a single and deadly point as the rest acted like an umbrella overhead. Unable to redirect its velocity fall the drake fell upon the vine as it shot out through its midsection and back to impale the beast with its own weight, the dying rattle swallowed up as helping vines wrapped around its four legs to assist in pulling it in opposite directions until it was split clean in half. Either piece of the drake fell limply on Poppy’s sides as she flashed a smirk to the two, a flick of her hand ridding of any residual matter or blood as she appeared perfectly clean and innocent in her pretty sunflower dress. Vines returning back to her being she’d skip along with a wide smile, hands now held behind her back as she strolled closer to give Sashiko a friendly nudge. ”You aren’t the only one whom can show off Shiko~” Poppy teased, the coined nickname falling easily from her tongue, she had nicknames for everyone really.<br><br>Spying the upside Brett just overhead however made Poppy clap a hand over her mouth to stifle a giggle, she hadn’t meant to hang him upside after all. With a wave of her hand she . him gently before righting him back up, approaching to give his front a light brush to fix his shirt as she flashed a sheepish grin. ”Sorry Brett, we can leave now. I don’t believe there is any other threats within the park now...right Shiko?” she beamed sweetly, feeling all the more elated now that she had a fellow slayer at her side. <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: DS: Chapter One - Mission Two (Brett, Poppy, &amp; Sashiko)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>FoxgirlJay</strong> on <strong>12-04-2022, 18:18:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/pnWmXJz.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Sashiko Mirume<br><strong>Dragon Type:</strong> Shadow<br><strong>Wearing:</strong> Image<br><strong>Date/Time:</strong> April 1, 0730pm<br><strong>Location:</strong> Raven Park, how'd she get here i wonder?<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> The gang<br><strong>Content:</strong> Vibin<br><strong>Word Count:</strong> once again, from my phone.<br><hr><br>It was still a surprise somehow. Each time it happened, surprised that little Poppy and her bubbly nature like that of a cuddly puppy, compared with the violence she could inflict upon others. A bit further beyond just slaying her foes it seemed at times. <br><br>"I wasn't showing off..." Sashiko grumble and pouted. "My motions benefit from using momentum and spinning force, effective moves for such an oversized blade with a single curved edge. I cannot sweep it back the way it came, as changing the grip to reverse the blades edge would cost me momentum. And... as you learned so swiftly, keeping the Drakes feet off the ground makes them vulnerable. Without wings to take flight, they are helpless to use their swiftness." Her style was stuck between two creatures. A graceful dancer, and a relentless beast, constant wild strikes to throw foes off and never leave an opening.<br><br>Sashiko kept her distance from the other two while Poppy was helping him down from the tree. "We should leave, lest we have a run in with this fiefs authority. Much as we helped them, all of... this will be difficult to explain."
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