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𝓙𝓪𝓭𝓮 𝓛𝓮𝓮𝓬𝓱 ([personal profile] terrariums) wrote2024-04-04 05:18 pm
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[personal profile] beauman 2024-04-05 12:13 am (UTC)(link)
[What a delightful new treat Mostro Lounge has served up! Even Vil had approved, when Rook brought some back to the dorm to share--and to study more closely, in Pomefiore's very own laboratory. Small wonder it's so popular, with so many students clamoring for a dessert being marketed as a health food. How had they ever managed it, though? As far as even Professor Crewel had known, such an ingredient was rare enough that even finding it to begin with was more challenging than affording it. Azul should have been cleaned out of his entire stock within hours, but it's been days already.

They can't simply not pursue the opportunity, though. That algae is critically important to the masterpiece Vil is creating with the Film Research Club as proof of his skills--not only as lead actor, but as script writer, director, and producer as well. Brewed into the proper potion, the agony it bestows becomes transcendent--mere pain gives way to a death-like slumber, as the soul temporarily slips free of its mortal shackles. How is he meant to create such a soul-chilling, heart-rending tale without such a tool? Even simply reading the script had brought tears to his eyes.

Even if the enormous potential utility of astral projection didn't interest him, even if the quarry he's been set upon wasn't fascinating in his own right, Rook could never bear to sit idly by when Vil needs him to help bring his magnum opus to life. He's visited the Lounge a few times, not only to get the taste and smell of the algae firmly in his mind, but to eavesdrop on what little he can glean from Jade, Azul, and the rest of the staff as well. But there's only so much to learn during business hours, isn't there? There had never been any question that Vil would need his..... more unique talents to crack this case.

Rook is only too glad to oblige. Academic responsibilities aside, nearly all of his free time recently has been devoted to shadowing Jade for his fieldwork. On campus, in town, on the mountain trails..... Or rather, around the mountain trails. Rook's own preferred route is clambering up through deep undergrowth and towering trees, perfect to use as cover from prying eyes. What adventure are they going on today, hmmm? Even if they're ultimately irrelevant to his overall goal, these little field trips of Jade's are still fun, and whatever species he forages for could always prove useful. The game is afoot!]
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[personal profile] beauman 2024-04-05 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
[What Vil wants, Vil gets, one way or another--even if Azul and his inner circle are too stubborn to surrender it that easily. Together, they'll figure out an alternate route to their goal--whether that's to poach from Azul's secret source, or to figure out what kind of legitimate suppliers he might have access to. But what Rook wants.....

He'll pursue his quarry to the ends of the earth, if that's what it takes; he will find his satisfaction. Doesn't everyone feel that impulse to give chase, when they see the object of their desire running from them?

If he was keeping this strictly professional, he wouldn't rise to the bait. He would keep following at a distance, maybe even far enough to pull out his binoculars and let Jade think he had shaken him. Seeing Jade sprinting off full-tilt like that, though..... The urge to keep playing with him is overwhelming. Rook is off like a shot within moments, eyes alight with excitement as he bounds deeper into the trees. How far does Jade like to venture past his well-worn trails, hmmm? Which of them truly knows the twists and turns of this forest better?

He suspects it doesn't really matter, in the end. Jade is a creature of the sea, not the land--it's doubtful the merman has the practice or stamina to keep running at full speed for too long, or the knowledge and presence of mind to cover his trail while he does so. So long as he keeps his pace measured, he can keep moving all night, even if he doesn't close the distance between them. And so long as Jade can't fully cover his tracks.....

Oh, this is going to be fun. Can Jade hear that delighted laughter in the distance?]

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Prince & Leviathan

[personal profile] beauman 2024-04-14 03:39 am (UTC)(link)
The measure of a man is what he does with power, or so they say. As the third eldest of his kingdom, Rook could do anything he likes with the power at his disposal. He certainly has the money and authority to, and the lack of responsibilities to allow him to pursue any passions that capture his fancy. So what does he do, with his power and freedom?

He pursues his every passion, and drowns himself in knowledge and experiences the likes of which very few have the luxury to accumulate. He patronizes the arts. He rides with the hunters. He sails with the merchants. He trains with the soldiers. He studies with the scholars. He even undertakes those jobs that nobody else seems capable of, works to unravel mysteries that seem to have no answer.

Why are the seas so dangerous now? Why is it so difficult to get any vessels through, be they merchant or military alike? How is it that the sailors bring tales of monsters ravaging the sea, when there haven't been any sightings of beasts capable of doing such things in these waters for years?

The last report he'd gathered has led him here--a once grand fortress-castle carved into the side of a coastal cliff. A marvel of architecture and engineering, a defensive masterpiece, once thought impregnable..... now, little more than a crumbling ruin, full of the deep and lingering mysterious sadness of days long lost. It seems a strange thought, for monsters to appear here, of all places--what reason could they possibly have to visit, when it's been abandoned for generations? But his mission isn't to be skeptical--it's to pursue every possible avenue of information, until his search finally turns up a lead that could explain the situation.

So..... into the shallows Rook goes, boots splashing in the water as he picks his way through tide-worn rubble. How in the world is he even meant to recognize what he's looking for, assuming he ever finds it?
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[personal profile] beauman 2024-04-14 06:35 am (UTC)(link)
"So big--! What.....?" Rook simply stares in disbelief for a moment, frozen and wide-eyed at the sight of the fins slicing through the surface of the water. The fins alone are bad enough, but the shadow disturbing the water..... it looks enormous.

What is it? Why is it all the way out here, so close to shore? Shouldn't it be beached in a place like this? How could it be so close to the kingdom when he's never heard of any such monsters making these waters their territory? What is he supposed to do about this? They can't get any ships in this cove without resigning themselves to them being destroyed. Any soldiers would be at a severe disadvantage, trying to fight in such cluttered and cramped quarters. The creature would probably simply abandon its lair and find another safe haven nearby, if they tried to destroy these ruins, or clear them out to make a battle easier. Arrows, maybe.....?

Maybe he's overthinking things. Maybe..... maybe this doesn't have to be dealt with just yet. Surely if he can just..... watch it for a little while, see what it does and why, he can come to an easier solution. Rook dusts off what seems to be the remains of a wall, taking a seat to watch Jade circle in silent contemplation.

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Mad Science

[personal profile] beauman 2024-04-14 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
What a wonderful facility he's been blessed with. What a delightful routine he's fallen into! It truly does seem as though the world is his oyster, now that he's graduated and coming into his own. As a freelance alchemical researcher, he doesn't need to hide his profession from anyone. He can be as free as he likes to talk shop with his peers, to form professional connections, to live (in most aspects that really matter) a relatively normal life.

After all, any contracts he takes are wholly separate from each other, an endless parade of novelty and enrichment, new puzzles for him to play with and solve every single day. People can know him for his creative and high-quality work--especially for the countless innovations he's contributed to the entertainment industry. But for those contracts he takes under the table, nobody has to be the wiser. Whether that's for his government sponsors, or his own family, if they want something a little more..... unorthodox taken care of.....

What a truly engaging way to spend his days. Happy as he is to play with chemicals and magic most of the time, a change of pace is welcome, as well--so when he's notified that a rare new specimen has been so kindly donated to him, Rook is absolutely elated. It's not too difficult to prepare and secure the tank the merman is being held in; by the time Jade starts coming to, he might hear Rook chattering away to himself (or to him? With absolutely no expectation of an answer?) as he works. "My, my..... They hadn't mentioned you would still be alive. Didn't they think to check your vitals? What in the world am I going to do with you, hmmm~?"

To start with, he's going to invade his privacy, apparently? That's definitely an observation camera being set up nearby, angled to capture the whole of Jade's new space.
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[personal profile] beauman 2024-04-14 07:23 am (UTC)(link)
It's not a terribly cozy little cage, is it? Cold and cramped, sterile and empty, absolutely no privacy on any side, flooded with bright fluorescent lights from above--and most miserably of all, filled with only barely enough water to cover Jade's gills, if he stays laying down. How is he meant to swim like this? He's lucky to have any water at all, to be honest--after all, Rook had thought Jade a mere cadaver when they had delivered him here, limp and bound and so deeply unconscious. There's only so much even he can do, on such overwhelmingly short notice.

"You poor dear..... You must be so scared." Because that's definitely the proper reaction to seeing teeth that could shear through your throat in a single bite. A quick check to make sure the camera is recording, and Rook steps back to get a good look at his captive, folding his arms in thought. What to do, what to do.....? "I can't just waste this opportunity, though. They'll surely expect some manner of return, even for a donation. Maybe if I could synthesize the protein....."

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[personal profile] beauman 2024-04-26 12:22 am (UTC)(link)
Isn't it strange, how thoroughly he's taken to the three of them, yet how abruptly his attention seems to have eased off of Jade in particular? There seems to be no end to his playtime with Floyd; whether he's chasing or being chased, Rook always seems delighted to see him. Poor Azul still seems to be suffering from a more open sort of curiosity; it's not unusual to see Rook catching at his arm or lingering to watch him at work, peppering him with questions. What is he doing? Why? Oh, he guesses that makes sense, sort of--but why does he even care about that? Isn't it a whole lot more work to do it that way, when he could just get what he wants for himself? He's so strong and smart, wouldn't it be easy for him?

But Jade..... he seems a great deal quieter about how much Jade intrigues him, these days, even if he follows him more closely than ever. There are still questions, if not quite as many, or as invasive. He still has a tendency to delight in sneaking up on him, to ignore even the slightest pretense of personal space bubbles, to enjoy capturing his time and attention whenever he has the chance. He even still brings Jade presents, especially when they find each other in the forest--colorful insects, small frogs, unusual stones, chunks of moss that are difficult to find without straying far from the well-trodden mountain trails, meat from his hunts..... This is the the first time he's tried outright bringing him mushrooms though, rather than setting up his trap nearby already growing ones, isn't it?

It's clear he's been learning, at least. Suspect though they may be, every mushroom Jade examines looks to be perfectly edible. A few might upset his stomach a bit, but..... well, he's not poisoning Jade outright, is he? That's best to save for when you're closer to someone. Rook waits for Jade to be deep in his notes before he speaks up--his voice comes from high overhead, stretched out on his stomach along a sturdy bough for a good vantage point. "Well? What do you think?"
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How could he possibly resist hanging about to watch their little business get off the ground, when it's all so interesting? It's such a fancy space, so different from Savanaclaw..... The drinks and food are far different, too. Even Floyd's most whimsical creations are so tasty! Why wouldn't he want to share foods he likes, in return?

Rook just laughs in delight, seeing Jade tense so abruptly at the sound of his voice. For the moment, he doesn't move from his perch; he dangles an arm down instead, waving cheerfully. "Oui! I like eating them in the morning sometimes. You might like cooking them better, though."

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[personal profile] caycay 2024-04-27 09:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"Whoa--!"

Close, too close, waaay too close! Cater nearly jumps out of his skin when Jade's voice breaks him from his train of thought. Seriously, did he have to loom over him like that? Man, personal space, much? Of course, Cater being ever the people pleaser, laughs it off (albeit a bit nervously).

"Yeah, it looks like it. Can't imagine anyone else wanting to type so much to go along with their Magicam photos...but that's Rook, for you."

So...

"What's up, Jade?"

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[personal profile] crimsontyrant 2024-04-26 08:48 pm (UTC)(link)
The seat, open as it was for the taking, was not one that Riddle wanted Jade of all people to slither into. His own books were laid out on the table in a way that wouldn't allow him a quick escape unless he decided to shove everything messily into his bag. It isn't like he's opposed to his classmate asking him questions about their lesson...

Jade is simply a special case. Someone who Riddle was wary of, careful around. "If you're going to sit without letting me answer, then the seat isn't taken by anyone but you, now. Not that it matters. No, it was not." Riddle narrows his eyes.

Potions. Jade wanted to discuss Potions. Him, of all people.

"Really?" Incredulous; his tone betrays the emotion easily. "What about it? I thought it was a pretty straightforward lesson today." I don't believe you could have possibly had trouble with it, he holds back from saying, keeping his gaze firm on his classmate.

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[personal profile] eelusive 2024-05-08 09:37 am (UTC)(link)
The days blend together, monotonous yet loud—a vile, erratic, constant ringing between his eyes no amount of violence will suppress. Floyd’s memory, sharp as a whip from a thresher shark’s tail, clings to the sound of his brother’s pain, and leaves him restless—sleepless—for several days on end. He’s wracked by visions of lightning, of dying men and their bitter blood… of Jade being swept away, just like that, beyond the safety of their open waters.

Tirelessly, Floyd searches all the same, until a chance encounter cuts his journey short. Frantic and unaware, he digs his teeth into bone, ripping apart digits and limbs until he too succumbs to a painful shock right between his ribs.

Hours pass. Miles upon miles of water and earth separate him from their home… until finally, though drowsy and weak, Floyd stirs and immediately thrashes against his bindings, whipping his tail so hard it knocks two humans to the ground. They’ve taken precautions, securing a strange device around the lower half of his face to prevent him from biting and binding his claws tightly together with rope. Nevertheless, Floyd persists, his shrieks so shrill, so alien, they shatter a row of beakers on a nearby shelf.

At last, the men manage to wrangle their catch, and with a less than gentle hand shove the weakened merman into the vacant tank. His gills flare, desperate for fresh gulps of salt water, while another man takes advantage of Floyd’s delirium to finally free him of his wretched bindings. There he lays, gasping in a heap at the bottom of his enclosure, the sounds of screaming and banging and shrieking flowing through his subconscious… Wait.

Slowly but surely, Floyd opens his eyes and peers through the glass. Teal hair, speckled skin, a single amber eye… Is it—? It is. “… Jade,” he croaks, relief overshadowed by sheer fatigue… and perhaps a touch of fear.