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Post by Arashi Tento on Aug 22, 2023 0:37:45 GMT -5
Arashi found himself in Sol City again, for another festival... this time he wasn't alone though! A wind pixie by the name of Cookie sat on his shoulder enjoying the sights and sounds of the festival, She had never been to such a lively place before! Arashi looked around as well, being not the most socially inclined person, he never was much of a fan of crowds... still he made an effort to look confident and show Cookie around the best places on the festival!
As they walked through the stands the particular sweet smell of a baked good assaulted both of their senses, Arashi looked away trying to not be tempted, but Cookie? no she was full on enraptured by it, floating a little of his shoulder she tugged on his ear twice, as Arashi turned to look at her he already knew what was expecting him, Cookie was drooling a little eyes sparkling as she pointed towards the source of the smell. A bakery that was just now undergoing a cookie sale!
Arashi chuckled, then sighed while shaking his head, patting the little pixie's head with his index finger he nodded as they headed towards the bakery, hopefully they could get some cookies for Cookie, and well if Arashi manages to get one or two that would be good too.
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Post by Nax on Aug 23, 2023 14:41:42 GMT -5
Nax had to admit - this whole festival party thing wasn't too bad! I mean, they weren't quite sure exactly what they were celebrating here - as far as they could tell there weren't any crops here to be happy about any harvest. But there was no doubt plenty of food everywhere! (Where did all that food come from if it wasn't being farmed? Nax hadn't been around Sol City that much, but they couldn't ever remember seeing any crops or fields anywhere. A curious conundrum).
The streets were crowded with tons of people - not out of the ordinary for one of the busiest cities in the whole world! (That Nax knew of.) But the crowds were even more boisterous and lively than what Nax had seen thus far. Plus the coloured lights, the streamers flowing through the air, the music and dancing and raucous laughter- and the smells! Gods, the smells were fantastic!
Nax wandered down the street in a pleasant haze- only occasionally dodging the errant humanfolk foot. (Nax couldn't count how many times their tail had already been run over and the festivities had barely even started!) There was one smell that stood out from the rest. Something familiar- some tantalizing old clarion call that begged to be revisited by them again and again.
Yes, there it was- The Pastry Stand!
The only thing they looked forward to the most at the festivals was the many scrumptious sweets they could get their little mits on! Problem was- well, Nax wasn't a wealthy pirate captain. At least not yet. But they weren't worried! Their best skill as a pirate was looting and plundering, and that was exactly what Nax intended to do as they barrelled towards the stand at top speed.
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Post by Arashi Tento on Aug 25, 2023 20:31:09 GMT -5
Standing in line Arashi was surprised at how patient Cookie was being, Not that she ever behaved badly, but by how excited she was when he nodded and began walking to the stand, he expected some rush, impatience, or anything of the like. But no, she seemed overjoyed, she was humming to herself as she did a little dance while sitting on his shoulder. Arashi was glad She was enjoying herself, it is her first festival after all, and he wanted her to have a good time "Say... dad, what's your favorite kind of cookie?" She turned to him and asked out of nowhere. "Well, you of course!!" He said as he attempted to tickle her, to which she replied with giggles. "No, no!" she continued laughing as Arashi stopped "I-I mean the eating kind... which one let's say... of the one's they're selling here, is your favorite?" Arashi's curiosity was picked "Oh?" he had to think for a moment "Well... I heard Choco-chips here are delicious... but if you wanna know my personal preference... I like the ones dipped in chocolate the most... why?" Cookie smiled as they reached the stand, it was their turn to buy now.
Cookie went ahead and began to order "Uhm... I want one of the chocolate dipped cookies" Arashi raised an eyebrow, just one? and of the kind he said..? As Arashi went to take some money out Cookie raised her finger motioning to hold on, and began to fumble around as if looking for something, soon enough she took out a few small coins, and gave them to the Person behind the counter, who Smiled brightly and began to hand the cookie to her. Just before Cookie grabbed the cookie something passed by at high speeds, and apparently took that cookie and a bunch of others as it sped by... First scared as to what had happened, then becoming a bit angry as she realized someone had stolen from them. she looked at the vendor, with puppy eyes "Sorry that was the last of that kind..." at that point Cookie's face became a frown, it was actually the angriest Arashi had ever seen her... she darted towards whoever stole from them "Come Back here!!! You thief!!!" Arashi had no option but to go after her! Arashi ran behind Cookie as she chased after the pastry stealing creature.
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Post by Nax on Aug 28, 2023 13:54:47 GMT -5
Nax's plan was flawless: the planning, the execution, and the reward! Of course it was! Nax was the best pirate captain in all of Moonveil forest! (That still counts if they're the only pirate captain in moonveil forest!) And soon to be the entire world! Nax continued to weave through pedestrians, taking care not to crush their precious loot as they dodged and cackled to themselves in equal measure. Being a pirate was the best! Take what you want, leave none for the rest! That's what it said in all the books!
Nax glanced around as they started to slow down - they should be far enough that nobody would be pursuing them, right? Nax was speedy as the wind - in their estimation at least. Feeling satisfied with themself, Nax slowed to a leisurely walk, their tail swishing back and forth happily and their ears fluttered with excitement. They opened up their arms to inspect their spoils as they licked their lips in delight. Cookies were a delight and they couldn't wait to bite into one! They took a cookie in hand and brought it close to their mouth.
Suddenly, a ball of fury hit Nax over the head and they stumbled a couple of steps in surprise. The cookie left their hand and made a doomsday dive towards the ground. A desperate cry escaped their lips as Nax reached out for the cookie, juggling it in their hand a bit as they also tried to remain balanced. The cookie was obviously much more important than whatever hit them in this scenario. Once the precious cargo was safe again in their arms, Nax looked around for their assailant. They saw the same ball of fury - a pixie with the most furious look they'd ever seen - barrelling towards them once more. Nax gave a squeek of alarm and dodged the enraged sprite, ducking it's trajectory. Nax struggled to stow the cookies in their small belt pouch and pull their wooden sword out at the same time while still trying to keep an eye on the pixie, now coming around for another attack.
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Post by Arashi Tento on Sept 9, 2023 17:59:01 GMT -5
Arashi followed Cookie, The only reason he didn't lose sight of her was because she was flying high above the people, which in turn was the reason of how she didn't lose sight of the cookie thief. Once she dove down Arashi was sure of what would be happening as he pushed through a few more people to find the pixie fuming with anger as she was about to charge at the now armed (with a wooden sword) tiny Kobold. As cookie recoiled for her next charge, and Arashi carefully but quickly grabbed her wings to stop her. "Let me at them! Let Me at them!! I'll make them pay for stealing our cookies!!" Arashi rolled his eyes a bit "Cookie... Aren't you exaggerating a little..? I could've just bought another one, and also the vendor seemed willing to give you another kind of cookie for your coins..." Suddenly he looks as if he remembered something. "Where did you get that money anyways? Cookie..? did you st-" She suddenly panics and cuts Arashi off as she began explaining herself "No! No!! I... well... I-I helped around a little at the inn we were staying... I usually woke up earlier than you and thought maybe I could surprise you..."
Ok now Arashi looked Puzzled Why would she..? "Surprise me? with what? you don't need to work you know you can ask me if you want to buy something, right?" She stuttered a little "W-well It... It wouldn't be a gift or a surprise if you bought it..." Arashi was puzzled but slowly began to piece it together, so that's why she asked for his favorite kind of cookie and why she was so upset that it was stolen, she wanted to gift him one... "Cookie... you know you don't have to right..?" "But I want to!! You're always taking care of me! and you're always such a good dad, so I wanted to gift you something to show my appreciation!" She pouted as she came clean. "Cookie... You're adorable you know that" He chuckled as he scratched her head with his index finger, to which she giggled a little.
"And you..." Arashi looked at the Kobold that had stolen from them just now, who apparently wasn't let out by the crowd that gathered around them, Arashi looked a bit disapprovingly at them "You know stealing is wrong right..?" with a sigh he continued "but you look hungry, so you can keep them... just try to ask next time, I would've gladly bought some for you too."
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Post by Nax on Sept 26, 2023 12:59:52 GMT -5
This time, Nax had been ready for the small pixie - this had what they had been training for! The countless hours in the woods swinging their sword, strengthening the body! This would be the epic battle that they would share (exaggerate) to their compatriots for many years ahead!
Until a man stepped forward and stopped the tiny pixie in her tracks. Nax's sword tipped down and their shoulders sagged as the two of them argued. Well, this... was not what they were expecting. Nax stood there basically forgotten in their little conversation - the quarrel basically forgotten. But no, wait... wasn't this a good thing for Nax? They could use this opportunity to slip away! While they're distracted, Nax could disappear into the crowds and effectively scoot away with their precious loot! But as Nax looked around, they realized that the crowds had actually gathered around the three of them! Nax's ears twitched and their tail swished as they moved around the crowd looking for a big enough exit they could worm through, but the people weren't giving any hint of escape to the small kobold. They all watched their varied mixtures of interest, amusement, and disapproval. Jeez, what was there even to watch? It was just a small kobold being picked on by a smaller pixie.
Nax heard the man address them and they gave a squeak as they turned back around to face the man. Their ears drooped down along their skull and they averted their eyes as the man started to scold Nax, feeling guilty for some reason. But the moment the man assumed Nax was hungry? Wha- was this man looking down on the mighty Nax?
Nax spluttered at the man's words, indignation rising up in their words. "Hungry? Ask for them?? Psh! I did not steal them because I was hungry! I stole them because that what a pirate does! And I am the greatest of pirates! Captain Nax does not ask for things when they can take them!!" Nax's tail swished in irritation as they said this and they puffed out their chest, trying to strike an intimidating pose.
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