Lunarlord34

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@PaulHaynek
me and @liverisgood are doing a collab, timezones are a bit of a pain though lol

Fenixtear - A Fairy Tail RP

@Sanguine Rose

"Not in the slightest. It's absolutely revolting." Seemingly oblivious to his look, and the drink in her hands taste and smell, she took another sip despite what she said as Kaden returned the handshake. Though unlike Kadens presumably strong, firm grip hers was far softer and more delicate, flimsy even. Perhaps it was to be expected from a girl of her stature, more akin to a going through the motions rather than a proper greeting. "Hmm? Really? Zen didn't mention anything of that sort. He didn't really explain it." Looking at her drink thoughtfully for a moment as she brought her hand back, she reached into her pocket and popped something into her drink, before grabbing a spoon off to the side to stir it again.

"Zen is hardly overprotective." Akemi sighed, bringing the drink once more to her lips and taking a prolonged sip. "Zen actually snuck me out every now and then, would spar with me or sneak me things in. Much to fathers annoyance." She actually made a face at the mention of her father, or maybe it was the drink? Who knew honestly. Going silent as she stirred her drink again, staring deep into the murky drink she pondered many a thing. Like how to actually make this stuff taste good.

"Did you want any?" Akemi asked, lifting the mug up in Kaden's direction. The drink coming closer no doubt just made the stench even worse as the girl blankly looked at him. As if remembering something, she brought her hand back, almost apologetically. "Oh right, I'm not meant to share this. Sorry."

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@samreaper

Unaware of the discomfort that Akemi's drink was causing Menzai, due to her not sharing the beastkins enhanced senses nor being close enough to smell the foul liquid. Or if she was aware of it, she didn't show it as she studied the beastkin intently. Her crimson orbs glistening as he spoke, taking note of his clawed hands and withdrawing her own hand. "Oh no offense taken. I'm the one that should be apologizing for being so inconsiderate!" With a flourish, she brought her hand to rest on her chest as she returned Menzai's bow, her smile unfaltering all the while. While the beastkin spoke, she was already sorting through his words, analysing them for any meaningful information before stowing them away for later consideration. Already she had learned he was seemingly unaware of humans behaviours for the most part in general, that he shared the same mixture of bemusement and curiosity she felt towards the guild and the perculiur people within, and now his name. Also the fact that he seemed...disgusted in something. That most certainly piqued her interest, but she decided to not bring up the topic for now.

"Menzai Isanami?" She repeated as if to confirm what she had heard. Mostly it was to help her remember it as she was already repeating it several times over in her head. "An interesting name, fitting for an intriguing individual such as yourself." Her crimson gaze flitted over to Ria as she came over, her inquisitive gaze betrayed by a glint of annoyance at the water mage, placing some books by Menzai much to the delight of the beastkin it would seem. Interesting indeed, yet another piece of information gleamed from this interaction.

"Ah thank you Ria, it seems like Menzai here will enjoy them rather greatly. As he should, they're quite well written and informative." She had actually read these books before, oh how many years ago had it been? Ten? No, nine. It was nine years ago. She still remember the scolding she got after she had stolen them from the guild library, only receiving the lecture because she had made the mistake of leaving too many clues behind at the scene and getting caught. But they were indeed fascinating reads nonetheless.

The smile that graced her features faltered for just a moment as she looked back on the memory, her eyes clouding over before she seemed to catch herself and turned her attention back to Menzai as he proposed they looked at the quest board and realized he was looking at the redhead. "Oh sorry, do forgive my rudeness. Was just thinking about doing the same actually. Always a good experience, even more so with a companion or friend along the way to share in the fun right?" In one swift movement, the girl smoothly stepped up from her seat and was already patting out the creases in her skirt. Upon reaching the board, her immaculately kept fingers tapped her chin thoughtfully as she carefully pored over each quest on the board. Of the notable ones, she narrowed them down even further to two.

"Hmm these two seem interesting enough. The Special Deliverly and the Blacken Oak assistance." Tapping the board where the two quests in question laid to highlight them to her newfound companion, she half-turned to look at Menzai over her shoulder. "Unless you have another one in mind? I should warn you however that my magic is hardly suited to combat so I did also choose that quests with that in mind, however, I am now realizing I don't even know what magic it is you use Menzai. So apologies for not thinking of that ahead of time. If you think there's a quest more suiting you, you can pick it out if you wish."

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@Rune_Alchemist
Pics or lying

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"Don't look at me like that. None of you are using your real names either, right?"

Gah, he had her there. Although she had nearly accidentally spilled her name, twice already in one day even. She really needed to watch herself a bit more, but then again what harm was there in someone knowing her name right?

Though it was certainly good news that they had seemed to acquire a new source of information at least, maybe even a potential ally! The day sure had started off terrible, but things were looking up for the group it would seem. Upon learning the Mayors name, Zasada decided to go with Archosaur. Kit would've volunteered to go with her...but the fact she was covering her nose from the stench, and knowing that it would only get stronger the closer they got to the Mayor, well...she didn't really have much choice in the matter.

So following after Wu, Ibon and Dragonheart, the carefree operator seemed more preoccupied with their surroundings than the conversation that went on for the most part. Wu was understandably annoyed with the Miasma, though when Ibon asked her for her opinion the vulpo turned her attention back to the bickering duo. Man, they were like a married couple huh?

"I agree with Iby-chan, this could be big yeah? I'm not an expert on oripathy or anything...but surely something that has these kind of affects has that potential yeah to be useful yeah? Even if it itself doesn't prove to be involved in the cure, maybe it could help lead to something to help treat Infected? I mean..regardless this is a big discovery!" Throwing her arms out in an exaggerated manner to put an exclamation mark on her point, her trademark beaming smile crept across her face. Her ears pricked up as they approached their designation, twitching as she covered her nose from the stench of the farm life. While it wasn't as bad as the 'miasma', it was still pretty bad.

"Hey, wanna race to the burnt house? I bet I can beat you all!" Shooting her allies a mischievous grin before darting off in front of the group, her ears continued to twitch even as she sprinted towards the ruined, burnt-out house before them.

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Or depending on if you just had a certain thing in mind, you could just search for it.
I.e. fox girl/guy for Vulpo, wolf girl/guy for Lupo. Or I could share a few images if you wanted? Just state the species and I might have a few

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Google, pinterest, pixiv, danberou, gelberou, it's all free real estate as far as I'm concerned XD

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"Heh, I uh had a rough landing." Tails swishing about as a sheepish grin crept across her face,Will-O-Wisp didn't put up much of a fuss as Ibon went about attending to her wounds, it was a relatively quick procedure as it was mostly small cuts, bruises and the like, the only notable one being the gash that was gone in moments. "Hehe, I'll try." Beaming up at the liberi girl, she seemed quite happy and content with Ibon's patting, as evident by the swifter tail swishing.

A blissful smile on her face, she listened to the chat between the Archosaur boy, Wu, Ibon and Zasada develop, taking note on anything she thought to be of importance. The forest...had been taking people? Well she could certainly believe those woods were haunted...or at the very least corrupted in some form. That wolf from before was unnatural no matter how you viewed it. Was originum the cause of the issue? Maybe someone's arts? There wasn't enough information to draw a conclusion, and a lot the boy seemed to be passing off as simple facts sounded like superstitious hearsay, as Wu pointed out. But if their friends were just in the forest, all they would have to do is find them later right? Sounded easy enough! Well, maybe not considering the scale of the forest. But nothing that HI couldn't handle. Maybe.

Though the talk about the source of this stench made her ears prick up. Something that could ward off those with oripathy and originum? The Vulpo girl looked at her comrades as if to see if they had heard of any such thing before, because she hadn't. This was a unprecedented discovery if it was true! It could even unlock the cure to oripathy, if not then at least a way to combat it further!

"Umm before that, what was your name? And her name for that matter. The mayor." Quipped the fox girl. "I'm Ki-Will-O-Wisp, but you can call me Wisp if you prefer. That's Wu, Ibon, Zasada and the gloomy one out back there is Dragonheart!" Indicating to each member of the group as she spoke, she seemed more than happy to point out Dragonheart trying to hide out back. "Oh, and if any of the others from the Haynek Institute turn up can you direct them our way please?"

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I was going to wait for rune, but if not I can post something tonight.

Mahoukyo: Magical Mishaps

@Styrgwyr
I would assume not immediately, though if they linger they'll be attacked. It's small scouting Riki force that was on the look-out for the Isamu, and Sora is dealing with them for the most part but hey if you want to mention being attacked go for it. Though most of them will be focused on Sora and Team A, hence why Dieter got Team A to get out first to take the brunt and try to get the girls through.

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The usually energetic Vulpo was unusually quiet during their trip to Riventor. Though unlike Wu and Dragonheart, she wasn't worried about the circumstances or pondering their next move or anything remotely serious to be honest. Instead, she was thinking on how to brighten up the others days. They just seemed so down! I mean, sure they were in a bad spot. But everything will turn out in the end! She was sure of it! In the meantime, she needed to try and keep their spirits up. They wouldn't be able to do anything if they just let gloom and doom take over! Before long the trio found themselves at their designation, the girl having stopped briefly to sneakily pick some flowers they had passed. Well, sneakily in her eyes at least. She would turn these into some floral crowns when she got the chance, a little pick-me-up for her two gloomy companions!

Well, now it was more as they encountered Ibon and Zasada. Huh, she mightn't have enough flowers for five crowns. She might need to get some more! "Heya! Will-O-Wisp reporting for duty!" At Wu's indication towards herself and Dragonheart, the girl shot the Liberi a smile and a V-sign, tails swishing about happily as observed the touching reunion. See, things were working out after-all!

As the group travelled throughout the town, Will-O-Wisp stuck close to Ibon seeing as when they got the chance, she would need the medic to look her over and bandage her up. Or at least take care of her gash on her cheek, which throbbed painfully as if to remember her it was still there. At least it had stopped bleeding for now...

Oblivious to the looks the villagers gave and trying to ignore the pungent aroma in the air, she would run up to try and talk to every single person they came across, though they seemed to run away just as quickly. Was it the blood? It had to be the blood. Reasoning that everyone must be scared of her because of the blood on her face, she rubbed at the dried on scab on her cheek to try and clean it off. This only resulted in reopening it and causing blood to flow once more, the girl panicking and trying to stem the flow once more with her sleeve as she ran over to Ibon with watery eyes.

"I-Ibon I uhh...." Tugging on her sleeve till she got the Liberi's attention, she would indicate to the cut on her cheek. It was rather easy to guess what had happened from there. Though at that moment, an Archosaur man seemed to be willing to talk to them. Abandoning her need for medical attention, the girl ran over and extended a blood covered hand to the stranger. "Finally, someone who wants to talk! I'm Will-O-Wisp! As Zasada says, we're from the Haynek Institute. Hey you wouldn't know anything about the strange happenings around here would you? First a weird storm, then this weird smell. Let alone the reports of other strange orignium happenings! Oh, oh are you infected? What's with your hands and feet?" As if the dam wall had burst, the girl blabbered on and on, not seeming to have any real focus on what she was talk about as she gestured at the strangers more scaley parts. "Did this happen as a result of the orignium reports of the other? Unrelated? Hey, why is everyone avoiding us? Also-" She would continue this stream of absolute crap unless someone stopped her.