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 Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 11:35 am
Solo or RP Format
Counts as 5 RP growth Points
Solo word minimum is 750, RP post minimum is 7
The seasons are changing yet again, and a cool breeze is washing across the shores of Tendaji and Kahikina. Many are finishing up their final harvests, and now are begging to prepare for the longer nights and slower days. Naturally, with all the extra free time, the people of Tendaji are growing restless and looking for some entertainment. It's time for the tricksters to come out and play.
[ In this world event, your character is involved in a little prank. Either they are doing the prank, or receiving one, but how does it go? Is it all in fun or is it something a little more nasty? Roleplay it out and celebrate the tricky side of this holiday season! ]
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Dusk had settled around the little village and with it came a variety of spookish activity. The locals had set up a little end of harvest festival surrounding the almost freakishly large moon and the spirits of the dead. At first Ika wasn't planning on attending; a lot of the activities were centered around fun for children and she was far too old for that! Still, it was a better alternative than sitting around and talking with family. Or worse; babysitting.
Anything's better than being around mom right now. The meeting between Ujana and Maritza wasn't...great, by any means, and the house held this tension that Ika couldn't explain. The two were civil enough now, but she didn't want to be around if she didn't have to.
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 12:21 pm
With it getting later in the day he figured he should head back to his dad's house before the man got worried and came looking for him. Or worse, sent that lady out to look for him. As Tiam made his way slowly back he caught sight of a familiar figure. It was the girl he'd met earlier. She was fascinating. Not like anyone he'd seen before. Then again most of his time was spent in Tale or Sauti, very rarely did he go into Jauhar with is dad. For a minute or so he debated on what to do before he smiled and moved toward her rather than going straight home. Tiam did his best to be light on his feet and stay out of sight so that he could sneak up on her.
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 1:12 pm
While it wasn't dark, the lanterns had already been lit and a variety of decorative night time displays were put out for the village's viewing pleasure. Her mother had told her about things like this, that they were common enough in Tale, but since this was the first season Ika had spent here it was all new to her.
The abundance of giddy, excitable children running around wasn't, however. Ika was far too focused on not being run over to even notice one, lone boy sneaking up on her. "Hey, hey, watch it!" She huffed, waving her hands around as one girl inparticular had full on run into her. The child hurriedly apologized before running off.
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 1:19 pm
In truth he didn't think he'd be able to go unnoticed but it seemed like everything going on served to keep the girl's attention away from him. With her being distracted with another kid he managed to sneak up behind her easy enough. He waited until the other girl left before he raised his hands up and poked Ika in the sides gently. "Gotcha!" Tiam chuckled and leaned to the side slightly so that she'd be able to see who it was easier. He grinned up at her and hoped he hadn't scared her too much.
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 1:26 pm
[3/7]
The shock was instantaneous. She simply wasn't expecting it so Ika jumped, her heart leaping into her throat and for a moment she was half-expecting her twin to be behind her. So, when she turned and saw Tiam instead she sighed in relief.
"Look here you little jerk," She couldn't help laughing a little and reaching out to pinch to tip of his ear. "You get one free pass; try it again and I'll get even." And she wouldn't pull any punches! "How long have you been back there?"
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 1:33 pm
When he saw that she jumped and looked truly scared he grinned at her, the tips of his ears turning red with slight embarrassment. Tiam hadn't meant to scare her quite so much. He felt bad but couldn't help laughing. "Sorry miss." When he was done laughing he smiled up at her. "I'll get you again when you're not looking." He gave a small nod of his head. "And you're welcome to try but I think I'll notice if you try to sneak up on me." To her last question he looked to the side as he thought about it. "Hm, since just before the little girl ran into you. I know it wasn't very gentlemanly of me." He smiled at her again.
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 1:44 pm
[4/7]
Her cheeks burned from embarrassment. Some warrior I am, getting scared by a kid. She'd hoped that no one else saw, but the laughter of those kids were earlier said enough. Ika looked off to the side and saw the group of them giggling before running off again.
"Wouldn't matter if I had to sneak up on you or not; I'll just pick you up." It wasn't like it would be hard; he was practically a shrimp compared to her! She crossed her arms over her chest and a lovely, almost wicked, thought came to mind. "How good are you at being sneaky?"
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 1:49 pm
Hearing the other kids laugh at Ika made him look toward them and he narrowed his eyes. When they ran off his look returned to normal so hopefully she missed it. As she mentioned just picking him up he went wide eyed, a complete difference from his brief glare. "You wouldn't do that.. would you?" Tiam was short compared to her but he was on the tall side for his age. Well that just wasn't fair. With some curiosity he tilted his head and thought about it. His dad had taught him how to make his steps very quiet and he'd often used that skill around his mom and grandmother. "Pretty good at it. My dad says I have a soft foot so I could sneak up on even the most skittish beast if I had to. Why?"
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 1:56 pm
[5/7]
Ika looked down at him with a long, hard look. "Wanna give it a try?" Would she actually pick up a kid, kicking and screaming, in a village? No. She didn't need that kind of attention. Still didn't mean she couldn't threaten it, though.
"I was thinking..." She turned, motioning towards the other kids who were still running around the village square. Ika pointed towards an unoccupied stall, just behind them, and pulled a small pouch out of a bag on her hip. "Do you think you can sneak over to that stall without being seen? When you get there, open this bag and blow on the powder. It can make a fake fog. When you do, I'll blow on this-" She pulled a length of tall grass out of her bag, "-and we'll have a little fun."
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:05 pm
His head gave a small shake. "No. I'd rather you didn't pick me up.. it would be embarrassing for a pretty girl to pick me up." His left hand came up to gently scratch at his cheek. As she explained why she wanted to know how sneaky he was he looked over at the stall. It wasn't far and most people were busy with other things. Tiam brought his gaze back to her and held his hand out for the pouch she wanted him to take with him. "Yeah, that's easy enough." He'd be able to move over to the stall by back stepping and keeping Ika between him and the others.
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:09 pm
[6/7]
"Come back with that sweet talk when you're....five? Ten years older?" How old was he, exactly? He was a tall little thing, but that didn't mean he was old enough to go around talking like that to girls.
"Alright, good," Ika grinned and handed the pouch over to him. "All you have to do is blow; nothing special about it. I'll handle the rest." She'd already found the perfect spot for her to hide; a couple of brew barrels were stacked outside the tavern, just across the street. It wasn't much space, but they were tall enough that she wouldn't be noticed right away.
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:28 pm
He just looked at her with a serious face and a shrug of his shoulders. "Mom says not to lie. If someone is pretty then they're pretty. Can't help it." Tiam didn't see the bad part of calling someone pretty anyways. He took the pouch and nodded in understanding before he moved away. It was easy enough to keep quiet, especially with all the commotion going on around him. He watched his surroundings and when it seemed like everyone was otherwise occupied he simply disappeared. Tiam moved quickly to where he was to hide and once in position he did as he was told to. The pouch was opened and he blew on the powder inside to create the fog Ika had mentioned.
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:38 pm
[7/7]
What was with the serious expression? It was enough to bring a laugh out of Ika, but she did her best to stifle it. He just looked so stern in that moment and compared to the prank he'd pulled earlier...it was just so funny.
Still, she supposed being called pretty, no matter the age, wasn't such a bad thing to hear.
Shaking her head, Ika slipped through the crowd as best she could, pausing just long enough in some places to avoid suspicion. When the coast was clear she ducked down behind the barrels, peering out around them to wait. One minute he was there, and the next, boom!, gone. Impressive. She could have used a kid like that in her crew back home.
As the fog started to roll in and thicken the kids started to take notice. A few stopped to look around, but for the most part they kept on playing, which is exactly what she'd expected. Most of the adults were in other areas, talking over food and drink...
And when the moment was right, Ika brought the grass out. She placed it to her lips and blew just right to create an otherworldly noise. It was shrill, like a banshee's cry or a great, demonic beast. Each time she gave a 'howl' the kids would jump until finally they scattered, running back towards the shops in search of their parents.
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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:46 pm
He watched as the fog thickened and seemed more curious about it than anything. Just what powder was in the bag anyways? Tiam paused at one point to look at the contents with a tilt of his head before he blew again, adding to what was already there. When Ika started to make the noise using the blade of grass he had to stop and really listen. He'd heard it before. One of the caravaners would do that as a warning when there was danger. To him it was a normal sound but to the other kids he could see how it might be scary. As they all got spooked and ran he had to cover his mouth with one hand so that he didn't get caught laughing.
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