Quest/General Catchall Jan-Mar

[phoenixblessed]

WHO: Diluc Ragnvindr, E'kayan Tia, Guizhong, Alhaitham, Edmond, Neuvillette, Baizhu, Thanatos, and maybe YOU!
WHAT: Jan-Mar questboard and any other threads.
WHEN: January - March
WHERE: Noted in TLs
WARNINGS: Will be noted where needed

🔥 Diluc Ragnvindr	🐈 E'kayan Tia	💮 Guizhong	🌱 Alhaitham
💎 Edmond	🌊 Neuvillette	🐍 Baizhu	💀 Thanatos

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[phoenixblessed]

[A nod. He wouldn't have expected anything else.]

All right. Keep yourself out of sight until you can get a shot.

[And without giving either of them any more time to think about it, he slips away. It's easy enough to sneak around and flank the creatures, using his sensitivity to vibrations in the ground to make sure he can't be crept up on and keeping himself low. Once he's in position he attracts the attention of the lizards with a sharp whistle and swipe of his claymore, and immediately hoists himself up onto a pillar of earth and rock to get himself out of their way.

It pulls their focus wonderfully as they crowd to try and get to him.]

[notgrande]

[ He can do that. He's good at tucking away and hiding as best as he can away from things. He knows that Diluc is doing what he thinks is best, but he does feel protected by him. Which is always odd for him to think about, but it seems to just be a part of who Diluc is.

He watches as the other skillfully maneuvers himself. The second he gets a glimpse of the softer pieces of flesh - the underside of a creature, he shoots - aiming for the heart.

Then, as a safety measure, he aims for an eye. If the first arrow doesn't cause it to be downed, then at least he'll make its pursuit more challenging. ]

[phoenixblessed]

[The arrows strike true - of course they do - but it doesn't take the creature down. That's not to say it doesn't react, but having an arrow suddenly and painfully lodged in one eye socket clearly enrages the creature with immediate effect despite the one that hits its soft underside.

And Diluc notices. He lets out a curse and dodges to the side as the beast thrashes furiously in his direction and neatly dodges out of the way.]

Something that packs a bit more punch, if you wouldn't mind, Venti!? [He calls out to the bard as flames run down the length of his sword and swirl around his forearm. He dodges again, rolling swiftly aside.] Quickly?

[notgrande]

Got it --

[ Venti had been worried about that. One arrow is almost never enough for a beast like this, isn't it? But you never really know. He summons some wind behind it this time, pulling the string of his bow and holding it steady for a moment as he shoots the arrow with a gust of wind propelling it forward quickly.

A hit that is something that is unique to him having Anemo, packing just as much punch as the Archon should pack into a single hit.

It's been awhile, he thinks, as he watches that arrow speed through the air towards another soft spot, closer to where he'd estimate the heart would be. ]

[phoenixblessed]

[The second shot does the trick. Diluc barely doubted Venti for a moment, but it was definitely difficult to not be snappy when he was being chased about by something so intent on putting him in the ground.

As the arrow strikes true and the beast suddenly grinds to a halt, stiffening before it falls, the redhead moves to stop and tentatively lowers his claymore. One can never be too careful... he won't be letting his guard down entirely until he's sure it's dead.]

Well done.

[But, still. Credit where it's due.]

[notgrande]

[ Once he's certain the creature is dead, and once he sees Diluc lower his claymore, Venti makes his way towards the young man and moves to join him at his side. He considers the monster for a few moments.

Of course it's a well done, he considers. He wished his first hit had taken, though. He just hadn't known what to expect of the creature.]

I must be rusty. Next time, I'll get it in one.

[ Not that he makes a habit of joining in on fights. From time to time, it's a nice way to keep his skills fresh. He'd hate to get out of practice at his old age, after all. ]

I'm just glad you're safe. That's the most important thing.

[ Especially to him! ]