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Leopleuradon rolled 1 6-sided dice:
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Total: 2 (1-6)
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 Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2023 5:23 pm
Mirrorspace had recently gone bonkers on the city and since then Crocus had been trying to make more of an appearance in the city. It happened that his forever partner was out with him as well. Both had been distracted by the newlywed lifestyle for a while now, but nothing was stopping them from exploring the city at night together. They might attract a little bit of attention, but hopefully with Avior at his side they would mostly be ignored.
"This is the perfect time of year. Not too hot, not too cold." Crocus was walking ahnd in hand with his husband down some random street. They weren't necessarily gather energy or anything or the sort, but just spending time together in their alter egos, which is how they had met initially. It was nice and uncomplicated. They were near the peer where they had met when something caught his eye.
There was a die on the ground, now Crocus can't explain exactly why he did this, but he broke away from his partner to observe it. And then he picked it up. A soon as he touched it, suddenly he was pulled somewhere else. It was dark, but upon looking around he could see a path out. The only trouble was Avior wasn't anywhere to be seen.
"Avior? Where are you?" He tried to move away, but no mater what direction he moved in he was met with resistance. Where exactly was he and how had he ended up here?
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Kapoodles rolled 1 6-sided dice:
5
Total: 5 (1-6)
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Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2023 3:09 pm
Avior honestly had barely any motivation to power up. There was too much to do on the civilian side of things, and then the idea of perhaps children, preparing for that? Powering up was such a low priority.. And yet he still would do so. Specifically because Crocus wanted to. And how could he say ever say no to that sweetheart who held his heart?
"It's honestly very cozy.. I can hold your hand and not melt." With that blistering heat finally gone, he could be close and cozy and almost sickeningly mushy with no guilt.
And... Oh god. It was ruined in an instant. There he was, zipped away from his arms, compelled by those dice, which were familiar from all those years ago.
Luckily, it wasn't too awful, it was terrifying but ultimately, they could escape. Together. And so when he saw his own set of dice on the ground he grabbed them and quickly found himself beside Crocus on that familiar 0 block.
"It's alright, Crocus...." Came his soft, reassuring voice from the gloom. They were together for now, on the first space, but soon, they wouldn't be, and he needed to make sure his beloved one had the courage to keep going. "... Just try to roll... And we'll get to the end. I promise. Nothing will hurt you... We WILL escape."
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Leopleuradon rolled 1 6-sided dice:
2
Total: 2 (1-6)
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Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2023 4:21 pm
Avior did appear before him. Somehow sucked into this same place. At least they were together, but it didn't seem like it would last forever. He had forgotten about the die in his hand until his partner reminded him of it. This must have just been another crazy DC shenanigan that happened around this time of year.
"Okay, just another crazy thing happening in this city." He took a deep breath to calm himself down. In one hand he had the wooden die he had picked up earlier and the other he used to grasp onto his partner.
"Okay, this will end!" He gave his partner a quick kiss and rolled his die. It landed a two, he was finally able to break free from the walls that had encased him before. He let go as he passed the barrier and moved his two spaces.
He paused, knowthing this was as far as he could go according to his die. For some reason though he felt a push from behind him. For a moment he thought maybe Avior was still behind him. When he turned around though, no one else was there. How odd, but that was all that seemed to happen.
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Kapoodles rolled 1 6-sided dice:
1
Total: 1 (1-6)
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Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2023 4:58 pm
"That's exactly it, love. A wild game thrown at us to shake resolve. But ultimately... A game. So the sooner we play and the sooner we move forward, the sooner we can go home and finish the night cozily." A small squeeze was given to Crocus before he watched helplessly as the game began. Not too far forward, but hopefully he'd be alright.
His own dice were pretty forgiving. Landing just slightly forward of Crocus, where the sounds of dogs barking suddenly harassed him, snarling, dropping hot breath against him.
Yet he remained steady, patient with every moment.
"Keep calm, Crocus... I'm right here. If you become afraid, remember, I'm right nearby."
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Leopleuradon rolled 1 6-sided dice:
5
Total: 5 (1-6)
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Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:23 pm
His own die was not being as kind to him. While the first space wasn't exactly all that scary, he wasn't making a lot of progress. He had no idea how many actual spaces there were, but if he continued on like this it would take him a very long time to move one. Even if they were apart he could still hear his partner.
"It's not that bad, really..." He spoke as he had no other choice but to roll the die and see where he ended up again. Just his luck, another low roll. Not even enough of a move to pass by Avior briefly.
This new space had a very unpleasant smell to it. He tired to hold his breathe, not matter how he took in air it was terrible. He also felt like something was coming toward him, but he couldn't tell the direction. He flinched to his right when he thought he felt something coming at him.
At least it seemed like there was some rule about him moving out of bounds. Nothing could pull him out of it either. He was desperate to roll again just because of the stench though.
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Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2023 6:26 pm
Another toss of the die, and he only took a small step forward.
"See? Nothing to worry about--" Something sharp ripped the air beside him. A small trail of blood began to drip down his cheek where whatever it was flew by. More and more came, some stopped by his fuku, other's missing him entirely.
A quick mutter of his power's name and up around him came walls, effectively blocking off those sharp strings from making their mark. It hurt just as much as a paper cut, but he was still standing.
"You've got this! We've got this. So, what do you want to order for dinner?" He had always thought something light hearted could help with anxieties, and a toothy smile was shot towards Crocus. "I'm thinking maybe... Spaghettie?"
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Kapoodles rolled 1 6-sided dice:
2
Total: 2 (1-6)
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Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2023 6:27 pm
((rolling for last post))
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Leopleuradon rolled 1 6-sided dice:
2
Total: 2 (1-6)
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Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:12 pm
Crocus was so frantic to roll his die and get away from them smell that he didn't fully realize had had passed Avior along the way. He knew his partner was speaking to him, but any sound he made before just chocked him. This was just some twisted game and no matter what it threw to them, it would be okay.
As he landed on his new square a new smell enveloped him. Something like the ocean. He was so familiar with that salty smell. Having braved it so many times with his grandfather. The creaking of the boat underneath his feet was all too familiar. He was lost in it for a moment. Embracing the memory. A voice called out to him and he was pulled toward the edge of the boat. It was a calling, such a sweet sound. It was a love he had ignored, calling him back home. It was so tempting to walk off the edge.
The moment before he took that plunge though, Avior's voice reached him. Why would he choose the ocean over him? Even as it seemed like the ocean rose up to greet him, Crocus focused on that single question. Such a simple thing.
"S-Spaghettie sounds great!" It took a great deal of effort, but he found it in himself to ignore the illusion around him and roll his die again. It wouldn't be long now before he'd be with him again. Safe and sound.
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Kapoodles rolled 1 6-sided dice:
5
Total: 5 (1-6)
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 9:21 am
"Good, Good!" Avior took so much pride in his Crocus braving it all. There was that ever nagging feeling of being useless know, out of reach to protect him... But his words seemed to reach him, even as he found himself passed on by. He was right on Crocus' tail though, taking a few more spaces forward.
"Do you want garlic bread too?" The conversation was shouted over the sounds of slithering snakes coming across his feet. Personally, he loved snakes, and would have bent down to pet one if he hadn't have heard the sound of hissing and snapping of fangs any time he tried to move.
"I think Giogionos is opened still. If they are opened we should stop by there. Do you like their garlic knots too, love?"
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Leopleuradon rolled 1 6-sided dice:
1
Total: 1 (1-6)
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 9:52 am
At least there wasn't a small associated with the space he was in this time. He could breathe normal at least. He could faintly hear Avior's voice somewhere from behind him. The sounded was being drowned out by the screeching of bats above him.
When they came too close a little swat in their direction had them flying off. At least they weren't biting at him. They were more just annoying than anything. He could make out something about garlic knots. If there was one thing Crocus was a sucker for, it was bread.
"Garlic knots dipped in a homemade marinara." He let out a little laugh, what an absurd situation they were in. Talking about casually going out after. "And some wine. I could definitely use the wine." He scooped the die back up in his hand and rolled it again.
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Kapoodles rolled 1 6-sided dice:
6
Total: 6 (1-6)
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:05 am
They had been so very close to one another for a brief moment... Only for Avior to pass by Crocus far too quickly, with not even a moment to give those cheeks of his a reassuring squeeze!
But through the sound of rats on this new board, and the trembling below him, he could hear that sweet little laugh. Excellent. The plan was working!
"What about some wine, AND ice cream after? Or maybe Crepes. Something sweet to finish the meal. Though your lips are always the sweetest!" When they were among others, Avior was far more reserved with his flirting, but here, one on one, kinda, he would turn up the charm.
It was a shame about these rats though, they could have been food for the last spot he was at.
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Leopleuradon rolled 1 0-sided dice:
Total: 0 (1-0)
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:27 am
Crocus was not making a quick pass at this game. This is why he hated board games that involved dice. Luck was never on his side if he was required to move across a board. He was always the last person to retire when he played Life.
It was amazing how even in this situation Avior could make him laugh. As he stepped into the new square though he was quickly overwhelmed by the smoke. It made it difficult for him to respond to his partner as well. He had to over his mouth and nose with one hand to avoid inhaling it and his eyes strung from the smoke.
There was very creepy music in the air as well and he stumbled a bit as if pushed aside by something. He bent down to reach around for his die again, it helped to get him away from the smoke as well. The quicker he was out of here, the quicker he could go on that date with his incredibly sweet husband.
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Leopleuradon rolled 1 6-sided dice:
6
Total: 6 (1-6)
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:29 am
(Quick post just to roll the die again! My bad!)
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Kapoodles rolled 1 6-sided dice:
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Total: 5 (1-6)
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:35 am
Laughter gave way to coughing, and Avior tried to turn back to see Crocus, but whatever magic was set in here prevented him from doing so. All he could do is be marched forward toward the finish line..
It was so very close, but the moment his feet touched the ground, it collapsed beneath him!
Luckily for him, he was the senshi of *walls*, and it took no effort at all to quickly summon another to push him right back onto the fragile bit of landing that remained.
A bit scary, but too familiar, similar to Mirrorscape nonsense from recently.
"Almost home.. We're so close! How about.. First one out gets a free massage?" It was clear he was going to win buuuut, maybe it would light a little bit more fire under Crocus, just from the indignation alone.
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:03 am
Crocus couldn't even see what he had rolled, but he marched on taking a deep breath when the smoke left the air around him. Avior was still speaking to him, but somehow he caught up and passed his partner again. There was a light and he quickly realized the walls restraining him before had disappeared.
"Well, I think I'll be bashing in my reward for winning after dinner today." The magic was wanting to pull him away, presumably back to the city where they'd gotten pulled into this crazy game. Still, he resisted it and waited with open arms for his partner to come on out.
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