( open ) and i've been dreaming of revenge

[nilhilistic]

WHO: Rafal + You
WHAT: Quests + Day in the Life Interactions
WHEN: Late April/May
WHERE: Around!
WARNINGS: Grief, forced truths for the Bridge of the Lost prompt



( i. bridge of the lost ) cw: grief, forced truths

[ he had been exploring at his leisure. sometimes, as a dragon, sometimes the way a human would. both experiences were mandatory if he wished to get a grasp of what life was like here. and this quest . . . it seemed strange. stranger than the others. as if half couched in mystery and horror. and rafal has always liked a good horror story, being one himself.

so he waited, skeptical that anything would happen when footsteps alert him of another's presence. he turns to them with a scowl on his face . . . which quickly melts away into astonishment. ]

Nil. No — It cannot be. I saw you die.

( ii. sunwaning — the equinox bakery )

[ the one good thing about all these bakeries is that it made it easy for rafal to find a job. he had thought it would prove to be more difficult, especially since he has never held a "job" before and lived in a castle, but he was never fussed about work and this is the kind of work he enjoys. he spends most of his time at the back, creating elegant confectionaries and designs, idly swatting cats. should you make a special order, he'll see it through and come out to deliver it.

yes, that fancy cake with a layer of chocolate, creme brulee with an oreo base that melts on your tongue is his creation. and he's waiting to see if you like it, tapping his foot impatiently against the floor. ]

Well? Out with it.

[ his people skills could use work though. ]

( iii. hope you have a landing strategy )

[ he could see why such a location was troublesome. a hindrance to those who wished to visit and had no easy way to get back and forth. and while he's not really the generous type, he knows a certain level of kindness is necessary.

necessary for the world to thrive. he's not too concerned if someone is unkind to him personally.

he transforms into his dragon self, fanning his wings as he settles into it. ]

If you require a ride, I will get you there safely. You have my word.

( iv. around ish — wildcard )

[ rafal can be seen around amberfell and nightwake. for the most part, he'll be hitting up every bakery/cafe at least once in a week. in less populated/forested areas, you're welcome to spot him in his dragon form. he is also looking for a potential room mate so that he has adequate living quarters. his inbox can be found here.

if you have any questions/prompts you'd like to do, you can reach me @ timmtams or simply drop a PM. ]

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[nilhilistic]

[ oh. rafal straightens, his tail swishing. ]

You are?

[kerontribution]

Oryou.

[Her tail also swishes. New dragon? New friend??]

[nilhilistic]

[ don't say friend, he'll run off. ]

Ah, I heard of you.

I am Rafal, a Fell Dragon.

[kerontribution]

[what is a tsundere. can you eat it]

Oryou is an orochi. What are people saying about her?

[nilhilistic]

[ probably not. ]

They said you were a dragon. Is that the word you use for them? Orochi?

[kerontribution]

An orochi is a type of dragon. More serpentine than you.

[Rafal has more noticeable legs, for one thing.]

[nilhilistic]

I see.

[ like the dragons of the pale sands. ]

Are there many of you?

[kerontribution]

Not anymore. There used to be, a long time ago.

[But the age where dragons ruled the skies is long past.]

[nilhilistic]

What happened to them?

[kerontribution]

The world has less magic in it now than it used to. The wild places that phantasmal creatures once lived are settled by humans, and all the gods are gone.

[nilhilistic]

I suppose that is only natural.

But aren't dragons close enough to Gods?

[kerontribution]

People don't worship Oryou. Do they worship you?

[nilhilistic]

Some do.

[ he is a fell dragon child after all. ]

[kerontribution]

Huh. Oryou knows a few gods, but they were summoned, not still alive in modern times.

[nilhilistic]

Summoned? How? Through prayer?

[kerontribution]

Not prayer. Through...

[uuhhhhhh how does she describe Chaldea's summoning system. how do gacha.]

...Magic?

[nilhilistic]

Yes, obviously, but does the magic work through prayer? Spells? Incantations?

[kerontribution]

There's a big gate that spins and lights up. When you summon a rare spirit it sparkles more.

[nilhilistic]

. . . I . . . see.

[kerontribution]

Oryou falls asleep during long explanations of magic. You should ask her husband instead.

[nilhilistic]

Who would that be?

[kerontribution]

His name is Ryouma. He's interested in all kinds of things.

[nilhilistic]

How bizarrely vague.

[kerontribution]

He's also a human.

[This is surely sufficient description.]

[nilhilistic]

You do realize this place is full of humans?