melodiesoflife | Event || Revelations

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Event || Revelations

Characters: All the Heroes of Light and their Moogles.
Where: Order's Sanctuary, The Interdimensional Rift and their Homeworlds.
When: August 03rd - August 30th

Summary: Following the battle against Palitutu, all the Heroes of Light were transported into the Interdimensional Rift. They were told by Palitutu they would have to find her to prove they can break the cycle-- But before they could reach their destination, a malevolent entity from the Rift stripped them from their immortality...

And now, they woke up in a decaying and dying world, most specifically in a place called Order's Sanctuary. From there they are ready to jump... Into their homeworlds! Feel free to use this post for the Mingle at Order's Sanctuary and should your homeworld be the stage for the Heroes of Lights' next adventures, feel free to make a thread for it and as many sub-thread as necessary! Please refer to the OOC Post for questions and plotting.

Warning: Whatever you come up with.

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[The little elves look up at Duster with confusion. Money? That's the stuff that kids nowadays sometimes ask for for Christmas, but Santa Claus just snorts and gives them trumpets and toy trains instead. That's not how the system works.]

So...you're lookin' for a job?

But you don't got a hat. Can't be one of Santa's elves without a hat.

We don't need tall folk comin' in takin' our jobs. You need a jacket, we make the jackets 'round here.

[Aoi smirks as the elves work themselves up more and more. It's apparent they take a lot of pride in their work, and they're probably used to giving it away. They don't fear thieves; they fear competition.]

Your guy's prob'ly not used to makin' anything big enough for me, I bet. And I'm picky about styles. Prob'ly better if I do it myself.

[He winks at Duster.] And don't even bother givin' this guy any cookies. He's notoriously picky with sweets. Nothin' but the best, or he won't even look at it.

[Fortunately for all parties, hearing that this town doesn't use money brings a smile to Duster's face. It's just how Tazmily was in the old days: villagers giving away their extra supplies out of the goodness of their own heart.]

No, nothing like that. We're travelers. All we need is something to eat and a coat.

[The elves give each other a look. Christmas Town rarely gets any visitors other than penguins and snowmen, but the residents treat them just fine. Would humans be the same?]

Cookies and hot chocolate are yours to take!

You'll have to write a notice to the clothes shop if you want a jacket. Normally we only give them out on Christmas, but...

I'll see what I can do. [He leans over the glass display and points to thick slice of apple pie.] One of those, please?

[The elves bounce up and down as they plate the pie and hand it over.]

See, our treats are the best!

Even the Big Guy loves 'em, so of course these guys want 'em.

[Santa just smiles into his hot cocoa mug. Some people are just so easy to convince.]

C'mon, we don't wanna carry around plates and cups in the snow. Might as well eat here.

[There are some little round tables and chairs by the side window, and it gives them a good view of the picturesque village. They see children ride by on a giant wooden polar bear, and further away, elves ice skating on a frozen pond. It's...nice. A bit wholesome for Aoi's taste, but nice enough for an evening with the boyfriend.]

Maybe after we suit up, we could...you know, explore a little. If you wanna.

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[Duster absentmindedly puts the plates on the table as he learns that snow can be fun. It's cold and unfamiliar, usually existing to force Duster to wear warmer clothing, but Christmas Town makes it not seem so bad.

He lifts the mug of hot chocolate and sips.]

I don't think there's anything wrong with taking a break.

[Aoi knows a thing or two about snow. It could be fun.]

[Aoi is focused more on the warmth of the cocoa than the consuming of it. He wraps both hands around the mug and lifts the cup close to his lips so he can breath in the steam. There's nothing like being warm. He relaxes into his chair with a pleased sigh.]

You ever ice skated before? Or built a snowman? Or sledded? Sometimes it's not totally lame. Might as well entertain ourselves a little, make it worth our while before we move on to somewhere terrible.

[The leather gloves Duster is wearing insulated his fingers from the warm mug, but the heat that still gets through comforts him. Chocolate, while not rare in Crystallis, was a luxury before arriving here, and he savors each taste.

His eyes wander from the window and travel to Aoi's face. His nose is still red from the time he was in the cold...it makes him look cute.]

No. Kumatora and Lucas went up Snow Mountain before, but there wasn't enough time for them to take me there. [They spoke to snowmen, sat in the hot springs, and sledded down the mountain in a refrigerator, but Duster was being tied up to a pole and beaten while that was happening.]

Ok. We'll suit up and do somethin' fun.

[Snowball fight would be amusing, but Aoi shudders just thinking about the cold snow getting into his clothes and shoes. Snowman building would probably get old quick. Maybe skating. He'd probably have to hold Duster's hand while he learned. Or sledding, with Duster's arms wrapped tight around his waist to hold on as they flew across the snow... And he's willing to bet that if they just wander a bit, they'll find themselves some mistletoe.]

Ahem. Anythin' in particular you wanna try?

[Duster picks at his slice of pie.]

I'm good with anything. [Maybe not the snowball fight, seeing that Aoi is already cold. He cuts a large chunk of food and pops it into his mouth.] Honestly, I don't know a thing about Christmas, so you'll have to show me around.

[Aoi grins.] You've got the best Christmas guide, man. Don't even worry.

[The first step in their adventure is finishing their cocoa and snacks at the bakery. Once Aoi's leeched as much warmth as he can from his cup, he gets around to drinking it. It's good, nice and rich. The little elves at the bakery know their shit.]

Ok, you good to go? We gotta see if these squirts got anything in our size?

[Duster's a fast eater, even when he wants to savor the hot cocoa and pie. The plate his pushed back, and he wipes the crumbs off his mouth with two fingers.]

I'll run out and look for a tailor first. Stay here. [He pushes his chair away from the table, leaving his spear and bag behind.] Get something for use to eat in the meantime.

[And he's off! Time to find an elf that can make a coat for his boyfriend. Maybe he can get him one in periwinkle so they can match.]

You sure? I can go with you.

[He's no helpless damsel, and he's used to doing all the legwork. So it's weird, having someone else wanting to take care of him. But it's...kinda nice.]

'kay. I'll take care of things here. Don't get anything that'll wash me out. [Beggers shouldn't be choosers, but Aoi figures there's no problem with at least asking for something fashionable.]

[Periwinkle it is. No, the elves don't have anything in that color once Duster asks, and the red with white trimmings is reserved for the Big Man. It would take too much time to get a coat made from the best material, much less one that used up more than one color of fabric. In the end, a cheerful elf that's new to the job volunteers.

Twenty minutes later, Duster trudges through the snow carrying a fluffy, green gift. The bakery's bell jingles as he pushes the door open. He's brought a yellow scarf for himself, as his armor - while warm - doesn't cover everything.]

Hope I didn't take too long.

[Aoi takes the coat and shrugs it on. It's more color than he usually wears, but it could be worse. With Duster picking the color scheme, it could be a LOT worse.]

Thanks.

[But, you know, it's warm. Extra warm from having been bundled up in Duster's arms. He pulls the loose ends of his scarf out from the coat and tucks them into the folds around his neck. He's pretty sure he looks ridiculous, but so does Duster, in his dumb yellow scarf and armor, and so does this whole stupid town. As long as he's not the most ridiculous and has the best hair, he can soldier on.]

C'mon, let's get moving. Those sleds aren't gonna ride themselves.

[White, black and green - Aoi is wearing more than two colors, which makes him look much more fashionable and easier to spot in the snow at night. Not that he would let him wander far, as he hooks his arm around Aoi's and pulls him it. It's warmer this way. Duster doesn't like the cold much.

He saw some kids sledding while on the way to the tailor shop, so once they leave the bakery, he leads Aoi to the right.]

The main part of town's the other way, but there's some things this way.

Ok, lead on.

[He can't even be mad about the dumb outfits, because Duster finally initiated contact. So far, it's been Aoi reaching out to him, never really sure if Duster likes him as much as he likes Duster. His lips twitch up into a smile.

There are sleds lined up in a little rack at the bottom of the big sledding hill. Aoi figures it's fine if they borrow one, long as they bring it back when they're done. Personal property doesn't have the same rules around here. Probably.]

You find with sharing? I figure it'll be easier to learn if we stick together. [Easier to cozy up to one another if they're in the same sled.]

Sure. You can show me how it works.

[Everyone shares whatever they have. It's the rule of small, close-knit communities. Hopefully this one is big enough for two men. Duster quickens his pace, marking his uneven gait on the snow as he drags Aoi. It's been weeks since they had some fun, much less time to be alone together.

If sledding makes Aoi smile, then Duster has to do this more often.]

So are you sitting in the front? Is that how it works?

[Aoi positions the sled at the top of the hill. He picked out a toboggan type sled, instead of one of the faster fliers with steel runners on the bottom. There should be room enough for both.]

Yeah, so I can steer us. You can hold on to me.

[He climbs in the sled, legs bent in front of him. He motions for Duster to climb in behind. He should be able to see over Aoi's shoulders with no trouble if he wants to learn how to steer.]

[...That does look pretty fast, Duster thinks to himself as he takes a seat behind Aoi. Better to hold on tight. He scoots his butt closer and bends his knees, but positioning his legs right behind Aoi doesn't give him a good grip.

...So he'll have to spread his legs. This shouldn't be something worth pausing over, but...there's a difference between squeezing up to a friend and literally putting your boyfriend between your legs.

Duster releases a breath he didn't know he was holding and slides his feet on either side of Aoi. Arms around his torso. He hopes he can't hear him breathing, despite his face resting on the side of his head.]

...Got it.

[Don't worry, Duster. Aoi doesn't mind the position a bit. He leans back onto Duster's chest. Warm.]

You ready? Make sure you hold on tight.

[And then he leans forward to get their sled started rolling down the hill.]

[Should he wrap his legs around Aoi instead of keeping them to the side? Nope, he'll just lean in and grip onto him tighter.

Going down a steep hill is nothing after falling out of the sky twice, but even then, the first second is always the scariest. His body pushes against Aoi's back just as the sled tips over and descends.]

Woah!

[This is actually really fun when his life isn't in peril! Duster grins and presses his cheek again'st Aoi's.]

[Aoi laughs as they plummet down the hill, building up to breakneck speed. When they reach the bottom of the hill, he leans his body to the right, steering the sled to the side to help slow them down. He turns his head to press a quick kiss on Duster's lips before he hops up from their sled.]

C'mon, we're going again. You can be in front if you want.

[Duster waits for the heat from Aoi's lips to evaporate before letting go. This was over too fast, and they have to go for at least another round. And then kiss some more.]

Sounds good. [He covers his cold mouth with the yellow scarf, pushes himself off, and grabs hold of the reign.] How much force do you need to make it turn like that?

[He's been following Aoi without paying much attention, but now that he looks at the hill...it's going to be a long walk.

At least its worth it.]

[Aoi shrugs. It's not a science.]

Depends how fast you wanna turn. You just lean until you get where you wanna be. If you gotta make a sharp turn, you pull the rope, too.

[He puts a hand on top of the hand Duster holds the reign in and gives it a quick squeeze.]

It's not hard. Just don't run us into a tree.

[Leaning, then. That means it shouldn't too much to get the sled to move.]

I can manage that.

[He leans forward, gearing for this hike up the sledding hill. It shouldn't be that bad for a guy as fit as Duster, but the snow does make it difficult to keep upright, and he falters in his steps a few times on the way to the top. Eventually, he makes it, breathing a little heavy.]

Hold on, let me pull it back. [Just to make sure that the sled doesn't slide down while they're in the middle of climbing on. He pulls it about a foot away from the sudden curve before sitting down and crossing his legs.]

[Ok, maybe they shouldn't go too many more times, if Duster's having such a hard time walking in the snow. But he's gotta give him the chance to steer the sled.]

Ok. [It's pretty amusing, watching Duster position the sled so carefully. If there were seatbelts, he'd probably be buckling up right now.

Aoi slides in behind him, having no problem whatsoever with settling in with one leg on either side of Duster's. He wraps his arms around Duster's chest and stretches his neck forward so he can put his chin on Duster's shoulder and whisper in his ear.]

I'm ready. Show me what ya got.

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