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abraxaslogs2023-01-13 02:34 pm
funbreaker) wrote in abraxaslogs2023-01-13 02:34 pm
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[closed] january quest
Who: Thancred & Natasha
When: Early January
Where: Thorne, Borrel
What: Turtle Task
Warnings: Will edit to add if something comes up!
[ This is not Thancred's first time in Borrel. It's not his second, either. He'll admit that he's relieved for the chance to once again feel the salty sea breeze against his skin. There had been plenty of that with the trip last month, of course, but there's no such thing as too much in his opinion.
He intends to make the most of his time here, but it's not like he agreed to help simply to gather more intel in a different part of Thorne (without using one of his precious passes). A giant sea creature having to be returned to the cool embrace of the ocean more or less has "Scion work" written all over it. Not that this turtle is anything like a primal as far as he's aware, but naturally when he sees the massive beast he cannot help but think of Bismarck and its ilk.
What he isn't expecting is for it to actually smell pleasant out here on the beach. The floral scent apparently comes from the turtle itself, but it does have an unfortunate side effect. The seabirds out here won't leave it alone, attracted by that sweet odor.
Thancred is strong enough that he could help with pulling the rope to haul the massive beast back into the water. However, he's also agile and he suspects that the bird-catching is going to be the task with less volunteers. Which is how he's outfitted with a net and orders of where to take the birds once he's caught one.
When he spots Natasha and realizes that she has signed up for the same task, as she's carrying her own net, he quickly waves her over. ]
We might make shorter work of this if we combine our efforts. I could shoo one your way, for instance.
When: Early January
Where: Thorne, Borrel
What: Turtle Task
Warnings: Will edit to add if something comes up!
[ This is not Thancred's first time in Borrel. It's not his second, either. He'll admit that he's relieved for the chance to once again feel the salty sea breeze against his skin. There had been plenty of that with the trip last month, of course, but there's no such thing as too much in his opinion.
He intends to make the most of his time here, but it's not like he agreed to help simply to gather more intel in a different part of Thorne (without using one of his precious passes). A giant sea creature having to be returned to the cool embrace of the ocean more or less has "Scion work" written all over it. Not that this turtle is anything like a primal as far as he's aware, but naturally when he sees the massive beast he cannot help but think of Bismarck and its ilk.
What he isn't expecting is for it to actually smell pleasant out here on the beach. The floral scent apparently comes from the turtle itself, but it does have an unfortunate side effect. The seabirds out here won't leave it alone, attracted by that sweet odor.
Thancred is strong enough that he could help with pulling the rope to haul the massive beast back into the water. However, he's also agile and he suspects that the bird-catching is going to be the task with less volunteers. Which is how he's outfitted with a net and orders of where to take the birds once he's caught one.
When he spots Natasha and realizes that she has signed up for the same task, as she's carrying her own net, he quickly waves her over. ]
We might make shorter work of this if we combine our efforts. I could shoo one your way, for instance.
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Natasha isn't quite satisfied with the work they've already done, though, and he smirks at her diabolical plan. ]
To stop them from actually getting into the bucket, we'd have to put some mesh or other manner of clear shielding over it. To allow them to still see the crabs, yet not be able to get to them.
[ Mesh the birds could just tear through, but a thick slab of glass might do the trick... ]
Perhaps now is when one of us peruses the markets?
no subject
[ She keeps a wary eye on the flock they're drawing down the beach. ]
I think I can keep them occupied for a few minutes, if you want to see if you can find something? You get to go shopping this time.
gonna wrap it here!
[ Thancred gives a firm nod and a small bow, a flourish more than anything else, before he starts moving inland from the shoreline. It's a quick walk to the market and he should be able to find something adequate and return in no time. Both of them might be tackling this with the precision of a much more involved mission, but it's simply their way.
That turtle will have nothing to worry about by the time that they're done, however. ]