Team Purple Parrots Team Members: Themiscyra + Valhalla Choice: Right
”I agree,” he said with a small grimace as he glanced from the left to the right path. They would all get to the end eventually, and while he was usually very competitive, he couldn’t find it in himself to push for showing he and Themiscyra were ‘the best’. After all, wasn’t teamwork the most important thing?
The sound of music had hushed him for a few minutes, but as they continued along their chosen path, he returned to trying to answer some of the questions she had. He’d kind of promised he would.
“I think Cosmos might be a person,” he admitted, although the look on his face made it pretty clear that he wasn’t entirely sure. “But it’s also a place... uh, there’s a lot I don’t know for sure, still.” It probably wasn’t something she wanted to hear, but making things up seemed rather rude, especially since she was quite curious about everything.
“I prefer my magic to punching someone, yeah,” he said with a laugh, doing his best to ignore the flush in his cheeks. “I play baseball, but I’m definitely not a fighter. My magic... confuses movement, I guess. At least that’s what it seems to do when I use it. If I use it on a youma trying to jump forward, they might end up rolling onto their back... It’s weird, but pretty useful since... I don’t like fighting if I can help it.”
Using his magic keeps him from having to have any kind of physical contact if he can manage it. Sometimes it wasn’t possible, but he used that option when he could.
“Well, in this life we’ve all been born here, yeah,” he said with a thoughtful look, lifting his free hand to brush some of his hair out of his eyes — maybe it was time for a trim. “It’s a little strange to think about but... we, senshi and knights, lived long ago on places other than Earth. Our starseeds were reborn here, but if you do go to Themiscyra one day, you might see something like... memories of a past life, or even get to talk to a Themiscyra of the past,” he paused, glancing over at her with a sheepish grin and holding up his hand to show her the ring on his hand. “And while you’re there, look around for one of these. It’ll help you communicate with other knights and senshi. You write a note and stamp it with the ring and it gets sent... pretty convenient, although you’ll have to start keeping paper and a pen with you...”
Lucky for him, he had plenty of pockets and things on his outfit.
Kailey Koreco
It's okay! Sorry, had a busy weekend! <3
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 7:53 pm
Team Pink Butterflies Team Members: Bimini + Celsus Choice: ???
Success! They might have been trodding along at a fairly slow pace, Bimini stopping to peer quizically at the 'walls' now and then, but slowly and surely they seemed to have chosen an okay path. At least the knight and squire hadn't found themselves splatting into a wall or face to face with a sign telling them to try again. Nope.. the path they chose lead them onward to another fork in the road, though this time they seemed to only have two directions to choose from instead of three. Pausing to look at the two different direction, the Cosmos knight scratched his chin dramatically. Left or right...? Left or right?
One could argue that right HAD to be right because it was in the name. You know, the opposite of wrong? Haha! Before he could share that little 'gem' though Bimini noticed the music in the distance, pausing and lifting his head a little.
Was it a band? Or a radio maybe? He wasn't really sure why either would be in the maze... Unless it was someone with an Ipod but.. usually people kept those buds in their ears.
And where was it coming from? Taking a few steps down the right and then the left path he couldn't seem to dechiper whether it sounded closer on either path. In fact.. it just seemed to be getting quieter and further away altogether.
Returning to the fork in the path Bimini called out to his partner. "I don't really know. I can't tell where that music is coming from and I don't see any other hints."
"The mazes around halloween usually have trivia questions to give you a clue but..." A hand reached up to scratch his head.
"Right?" "Or left?" It seemed Bimini was of no real help.
Team Silver Snakes Team Members: Myrkviðr + Pharos Choice: Left
If Pharos thought she was running, she had another thing coming.
"You go ahead!" she called out, the back of her hand pushing at the air with encouragement. "If it looks like a dead end again, we can save that much time!"
And she could save that much energy.
"If you find something, holler." In theory, so Myrk could break into a jog and catch up. In practice, so she could gripe about having to break a sweat.
There was a nice breeze coming through the cornfield. Heck, it was downright pleasant.
Kaori_luv
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 9:27 pm
Teams please label your posts at the top with the following in bold. Pink Butterflies:
As you travel right it sounds as if the music is moving further and further away the further into the path you get. Eventually you hit a dead end. Opps sorry, looks like it's time to back track.
Silver Snakes: You picked Left
As you take the left path, the music grows louder. It sounds a lot like an ice cream cart, complete with the ringing bell. However, before you can confirm that it is indeed an ice cream cart there's a fork in the road. It sounds as if it's just across from you, but do you go right or left to get to the music?
Pink Butterflies: You haven't picked this round. Please see previous round.
OCC TL;RD
I've added some information in the spoiler that may interest you guys. It's a bit of a TL;RD.
You now have 48 hours - apologies for the wait I was trying to figure out what to do.
((I have decided to extend all prompt deadlines to 48 hours. If after 48 hours both you and your partner have not responded starting this prompt, you will lose your participation points for the round.
It is advisable that you RP with your partners to make your choices. If something comes up and you cannot rp with your partners or cannot respond please tell us (me and your partner) ASAP; don't leave us wondering what happened to you okay?
As a reminder Do Not Delete Posts or Change your Answer. It is considered cheating and if I catch it I will disqualify your team from the game. (Please don't make me do this.) Also things that could be considered IC cheating (including using your weapon) to mark your paths may be foiled by random events within the maze. So if you want to tempt fate have fun, just be aware that there's always something watching you. OwO (IE yes I'm going to have fun with you guys if you mark paths, within the realm of realism)))
Also there'll be chances to gain bonus points so no worries guys if you lose any!
Team Purple Parrots Team Members: Themiscyra + Valhalla Choice: Left
The moment Valhalla returned to answering his questions, Themiscyra shot him an apologetic look. She'd told him he'd regret his offer earlier. Likely, she'd already gone over her twenty questions limit, but it was hard to ignore the open, blatant chance to learn about this crazy world she'd stepped into. In some aspects, the game was second place to information, though she could justify that for the lack of... well... necessary effort for this. Sure they could run around and try to find the right paths, but she'd rather save her--too much--energy for something more... active.
Though as her mind whirled, she realized that'd also be the perfect time to see how a Page compared to a Knight in terms of physical output. Was it a bad sign her mind went to that instead of just having fun? Oops.
"A person?" At least he was honest that he didn't know for sure. Brows knitting, she tried to picture what someone by the name of Cosmos might look like. DC influenced ideas likely weren't helping her case. "That... is weird. But considering I'm a Martian knight, maybe it shouldn't be." Her nose scrunched up a little as she thought about that, before relaxing as she pushed the growing tangle of thoughts to the far back burner.
Her head bobbed now and then as she listened to the description of his magic, though she'd grinned to hear he played baseball. Logically, she could see the advantage of throwing an opponent off balance, far away from you or anyone else. The hockey player in her though objected profusely. Danika wondered briefly if she could attribute her affinity for combat to her uh... patron of war. "That magic sounds fun. You must get a lot of use out of it." Considering his previous point about not all of the Negaverse being blood thirsty, she could see how appropriate the magic was. "Does... the pacifist route work well? In all this?" Confusion narrowed her eyes and furrowed her brows as she grappled with how everything... worked. "Does anyone on the other side seem to want to co-exist?" Pausing, she laughed, crossing her arms behind her head. Yeah, she'd gone well beyond her twenty questions limit. It wasn't entirely fair to her teammate. "Mm. You don't need to answer that. I should probably learn some of this on my own instead of just picking your brain for all the answers."
...of course then there was that lovely bombshell. Themiscyra's composure jarred for a moment, staring silently, moving only on auto-pilot, until she took a breath and returned to her smiling self. Even if her voice was a little airy as she laughed, "We... have past lives? That stuff exists?"I'm a Martian? was what she wanted to add, but suppressed the would-be squeak. This rocked her world more than the idea of having magic. Themiscyra walked in a mini daze for a few moments--she shot him a look someone might consider uneasy at the mention of memories--though did have the presence of mind to peer curiously at the ring he wore. Her fingers curled, itching to reach out, but she squashed the impulse and balled her fists. She wanted to see, to explore.... And having one of those rings would be pretty nifty! "I can sew some pockets into my outfit," she mused aloud, before blinking down at it. "If it'll let me modify it."
Looking back to Valhalla, she raised a brow over wide eyes. "Sorry if this is rude, but if I vanish after this game... um. Blame yourself. I want to try and get to my namesake. I wonder if it's really a whole city..."
Her thoughts and awe distracted her. It took a few moments before she realized the music had begun to fade, and when it struck, Themiscyra's lips were pressed together in a thin, suspicious smile. It'd be nice if the distant music meant they'd gotten out of some trap, or tedious extra game meant to take up their time.... but alas. No such luck. The corn rose up in front of them and she laughed, head slumping forward as one hand ran through her bangs. "Damn it!" Shoulders shaking as she turned heel to offer a sheepish smile to Valhalla, she gave an exaggerated shrug with palms up. "Clearly, right is always the wrong choice here."
Guine
I'm noticing a trend :l;;; Also, Val~! Be careful what thoughts you put in Themi's head! X3
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 8:54 pm
Team Silver Snakes Team Members: Myrkviðr + Pharos Choice: Right
They were probably right next to the damn road. Following the musical sounds of an ice cream truck didn't sound very productive.
Yet, somehow, it had lead them to another split. Myrkviðr attempted not to get excited over their dumb luck. It could be two dead ends. They weren't anywhere near home free.
She sauntered up to Pharos, who had been kind enough to wait at the junction for her. "I hope you brought parental supervision," she lazily joked.
It didn't take her wrong to swing a right, fingers reaching out to tug on the shoulder of Pharos' garment. Myrkviðr was sure this corn was beginning to make her itch. She stifled a yawn, itching a spot on her outfit that had begun to rub.
Only one day in this outfit and it was already driving her nuts!
Team Silver Snakes Team Members: Myrkviðr + Pharos Choice: Right
Pharos blinked at the other girl, not at all getting her joke, or that is was a joke. Her small stature and baby face often meant people mistook her for much younger than her years. "Why would I bring parental supervision? I'm almost 17," said confirming that the comment had gone totally over her head.
She flailed slightly at being dragged right, but quickly righted herself and fell into step beside her partner. "Im excited too," she said nodding happily, "but you could have just said let's go right. Hopefully we do not loose the music man."
She grinned and skipped ahead not really noticing her partner's uniform issues. She was perfectly comfortable in her clothes and her uniform, while toasty wasn't really bothering her.
Kaelyndra
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 6:32 pm
Teams please label your posts at the top with the following in bold. Pink Butterflies:
Prompt: Purple Parrot: Quote me when your partner Confirms.
Silver Snakes: You picked Right.
The ice cream music continues and as you walk around a bend, there it is! Rolling back and forth music playing and a puppet sitting on the handle legs kicking the bells to add to the tune. "Step right up~ We've got nutty buddies, and orange push ups, and more than that! If you're lucky you might even get a key!" The puppet laughed and it's mouth moved as it spoke. "Ask me a question go ahead~ I ain't no magic ball but you'll think it's magic!"
Do you stop to talk to the puppet or do you move on past the puppet?
((Quote me if you want to talk to the puppet for further instructions.))
Pink Butterflies: You haven't picked this round. Please see previous round...
OCC TL;RD
I've added some information in the spoiler that may interest you guys. It's a bit of a TL;RD.
You now have 48 hours - apologies for the wait I was trying to figure out what to do.
((I have decided to extend all prompt deadlines to 48 hours. If after 48 hours both you and your partner have not responded starting this prompt, you will lose your participation points for the round.
It is advisable that you RP with your partners to make your choices. If something comes up and you cannot rp with your partners or cannot respond please tell us (me and your partner) ASAP; don't leave us wondering what happened to you okay?
As a reminder Do Not Delete Posts or Change your Answer. It is considered cheating and if I catch it I will disqualify your team from the game. (Please don't make me do this.) Also things that could be considered IC cheating (including using your weapon) to mark your paths may be foiled by random events within the maze. So if you want to tempt fate have fun, just be aware that there's always something watching you. OwO (IE yes I'm going to have fun with you guys if you mark paths, within the realm of realism)))
Also there'll be chances to gain bonus points so no worries guys if you lose any!
Team Purple Parrots Team Members: Themiscyra + Valhalla Choice: Left Valhalla frowned at yet another dead end. “I don’t think whoever designed it really understood what a maze is...” he mumbled to himself as he adjusted the flag on his shoulder and turned around. “If they wanted us to go in a straight line...” But there was no point in complaining, and he simply shook his head of the minor frustrations.
Themiscyra’s continued questions and comments had him smiling, and he wondered if he really minded if she vanished. The enthusiasm for who she was was revitalizing, and while Valhalla had never had any ill thoughts towards his own identity, he was glad to see that someone was so sincerely curious.
“Mine is a fortress... I think,” he corrected with a grin in her direction. “I haven’t seen much of the outside... it’s kind of stormy there. But inside... Well, I wouldn’t want to end up lost.” It was much larger than any place he could imagine, and since he appeared in different places each time, there was no way to determine just how big it was.
“Do you know how to get there...?” Valhalla asked, wondering if she could sense the answer for herself, or if she would need some more pointers. It wasn’t too difficult to figure out if one took the time to really try and discover oneself, but it was a lot quicker if someone was there to help out.
He paused for a moment before turning to reassure her, "I don't mind the questions... If you really want to know my opinion on things, or just what I've learned... let me know. You don't have to do this alone." Which was probably the point of these games.
Kailey Koreco
Pft, it's fine. XD;
LP
Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 9:43 pm
Team Silver Snakes Team Members: Myrkviðr + Pharos Choice: Talk to the puppet
They managed to catch up to the music and Pharos grinned because it seemed she and Myrk were a good team and they were working well together. It was odd to see that what they were chasing ended up being a puppet. It was hilarious, she thought, that they had been chasing a puppet, and she giggle looking the thing over, but when it spoke she gave Myrk a curious glance.
"A key," she said her expression bright, "Do you think that maybe that means a clue!"
She looked back to the puppet. "We should stop and see if we can get a clue or a key. I don't think anyone is near us, so I bet it we can still make good time if even if we stop, but um ... what do you think we should ask it?"
It doesn't take you long to backtrack and go to the left, The ice cream music continues to grow and as you walk around a bend, there it is! Rolling back and forth music playing and a puppet sitting on the handle legs kicking the bells to add to the tune. "Step right up~ We've got nutty buddies, and orange push ups, and more than that! If you're lucky you might even get a key!" The puppet laughed and it's mouth moved as it spoke. "Ask me a question go ahead~ I ain't no magic ball but you'll think it's magic!"
Do you stop to talk to the puppet or do you move on past the puppet?
You are also now standing with the Silver Snakes. If you wish your two teams can work together or against each other. Please let me know which you guys choose.
((Quote me if you want to talk to the puppet for further instructions.))
Kailey Koreco
Guine
Team Silver Snakes Please quote me when your partner confirms, also:
You are also now standing with the Purple Parrots. If you wish your two teams can work together or against each other. Please let me know which you guys choose.
Kaori_luv
Kaelyndra
Team Pink Butterflies Team Butterflies is now in process of being saved from the Maze. (I'll post with an rp clip soon for you two to respond to if you'd like.)
Iris_Virus
[quote="kurotomato]
Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 6:38 pm
Team Silver Snakes Team Members: Myrkviðr + Pharos Choice: Talk to Puppet/Work With
"I think this is a bunch of bullshit," Myrkviðr quickly answers upon reaching the puppet. It is absolutely hideous. Ugly little eyes, creepy little voice.
"Uuhh," is her intelligent answer to Pharos. What does one even ask a talking puppet. How is it not automated? Is there a guy secretly running it from another side, or is it a creepy magical power? A million questions, none of them in the remotest sense useful.
The brunette is about to open her mouth when she hears footsteps from behind her. One figure, she recognizes, the other may as well be another maze.
"Get lost yet?" she asks, grinning from ear to ear.
It seems at first she's going to leave the question-asking to Pharos, because she takes a step towards the two knights and away from the puppet. "We're about to ask a sock puppet annoying questions."
"Yous ain't so pretty yourself dollface." The puppet on the ice cream cart snapped at Myrk obviously whoever was operating the puppet forgot to drop their accent. "Obviously yous don't appreciate the theatrics. I aint' gotta help yous."
It sounded like the puppet was kind of hurt from her comments. "I was even gunna let yous take some of my ice cream, no charge. But now I ain't so sures yous wants it."
The puppets head moved to look at Pharos though, "But for yous I might can makes an acceptation kid. Yous seems like the smart one in the bunch. Asks me anything."
The puppet hadn't noticed Themi or Val yet as they hadn't spoke where he could hear them.
((btw sorry for the delay on this prompt posting.))
Kaelyndra
Kaori-luv
Kailey Koreco
Guine
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 4:59 pm
Pharos frowned at the puppet that essentially called her partner ugly, but frowned even more at the notion of no ice cream when they were in the middle of a corn field, in the sun, in the middle of summer. That was only of the very few things that made the normally happy Pharos a little salty.
"Myrk, I wanted ice cream," she said with a small pout, before he attention was turned back to the puppet that was now addressing her causing her to beam.
She turned to look at Myrk and noticing the other two knights. "Hi, maybe you should try to talk to the puppet to and then we can possible have three question and get the key it was talking about. I'm not really sure what to ask, its probably some sort of trick question, but I bet we can figure it out."
She moved away from the puppet a few steps and nodded an affirmative hoping the other's would nod as and possibly help.
