( 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. ]

Comments

[nilhilistic]

Yes, I was thinking of one near the Autumn district since that is where my powers lie.

[sangreine]

< I'm a Summer myself, but one of my housemates preferred the springtime and I have a difficult time denying that one anything he wants. > [ She's a pushover in the right situation, alas. ]

< Having more space could be nice. You could spend more time in this form if you wished too, even in your own home once you get upgrades for it. >

[nilhilistic]

Upgrades?

[sangreine]

< Every month you can get a new room put on your house. Any room you like, as big as you like. >

[nilhilistic]

I suppose that would serve to be big enough for a dragon.

[sangreine]

< There aren't limits that I'm aware of. And if there are, you could probably argue that it's biased in favor of humans and get it changed. >

[nilhilistic]

[ he chuckles. ]

Now there is a thought. It'd be nice to cater to my dragon side for once.

[sangreine]

[ Making him chuckle feels like a minor victory somehow ]

< I'd argue it too, even though it doesn't to me quite as much. I've thought about it for clothes, and food, among other things. >

[nilhilistic]

I suppose these things feel like luxuries after so long.

[ does he even have the right? rafal doesn't know. all he knows is that he is alive and must pay for it. ]

[sangreine]

< What do you mean? >

[ She wants to be sure they're talking about the same thing ]

[nilhilistic]

[ rafal considers his words. ]

I committed many wrongs. Asking for someone feels presumptuous on my part.

[sangreine]

< You're far from alone in that. I don't even know how many deaths I caused. >

[nilhilistic]

It would be hard to catch up to mine.

I destroyed an entire world.

[sangreine]

< ...Why? >

[ She won't judge him either way, probably, but the reason matters. ]

[nilhilistic]

I wanted power, to be a real dragon. I wanted to be free. I thought they were one and the same.

[sangreine]

< One does desperate things in a desperate situation. It's not your fault you didn't know th difference. >

[nilhilistic]

No. The fault is mine and mine alone. No excuses are necessary and I will pay for it.

[sangreine]

< Just as well, I don't accept excuses for my actions either. But what do you mean you'll pay for it? > [ Because is she ever not a fan of that statement ]

[nilhilistic]

My duty is to see to the restoration of other worlds. Nothing less.

[sangreine]

< And what does that cost you? >

[nilhilistic]

So far, nothing yet. No one has demanded anything of me.

[ yeah he'll ignore basic things and doesn't really take care of himself, but that's fine, right? all good when you're worthless. ]

[sangreine]

[ It's like looking in a mirror and very much not in a good way. ]

< And I guess there isn't anything you wouldn't give, if asked? > [ Hoping she's wrong about that but not thinking she is. ]

[nilhilistic]

I'm not a fool. I will not let people take advantage of me.

But essentially, yes, I suppose.

[sangreine]

< We don't know each other well enough for me to object on any realistic grounds. Still, the thought that you might somehow perish during that duty saddens me. >

[nilhilistic]

[ rafal blinks, surprised. ]

Why?