Open - October Catch All

[king_in_dreams]

Who: Noctis Lucis Caelum & you
What: October Catch-All
Where: All around
When: Throughout the month
Content Warnings: None to start - will update if that changes


I. Takoba Beach

[Noct spends a lot of time on the beach. He finally managed to track down a fishing pole, and a good percent of that time is spent standing on the beach with the line in the water. He hasn't managed to catch much, but it's got as much to do with passing the time as the actual catching.]

[He's also claimed an apartment in the Merlaut, now, and when he gets really bored, he goes back to trying to decorate the place. He's gotten the basics so far, and he spends some time digging through anything new to see if there's anything worth taking with him.]

II. Merlaut Apartments

[Noct had basically claimed an apartment and hoped nobody would kick him out of it - and so far, no one has. Right now, it's a mish-mash of pieces of furniture that he's hauled up from the beach combined with the ones that were already there.]

[He doesn't actually spend a lot of time there, considering the lack of power, internet, or television, but he can be seem coming and going from the building.]

III. Mortis Lake

[Noct actually isn't sure if there are fish in the lake or not, but sometimes he brings his fishing pole out here just to try. Sometimes something grabs his line, but he hasn't actually been able to pull anything up, yet. He's not sure if that's a good thing or not.]

[He's frequently being trailed by one of the potato-chocobos. They haven't quite worked up to riding, yet, but there's definitely been some bonding going on.]

IV. Wildcard

[Noct can be seen wandering around the area, checking out the new places and keeping an eye out for new arrivals who might need a hand. Sometimes, he might be seen laying down in a patch of shadow under a tree, eyes closed and head tipped back. Other times, he might be seen playing with (or avoiding) the local wildlife. Feel free to say hi!]

[If you have something in mind, feel free to toss it out - or you can find me at cotume27 or at Discord@cotume27#5389.]

Comments

[forwearemany]

Yes. It is extremely unwise. However, we find ourselves-(Screech!)

(They fall over themselves trying to remove the Dragoncarp that has now latched onto their thigh.

Feel free to laugh at them.)

[king_in_dreams]

[Noct startles back a step as the Dragoncarp emerges - and then he just blinks at them, pressing his lips together as he tries very hard not to laugh.]

Holy shit.

Uh.... are you okay? Do you need help?

[Not that he's even sure how he would help.]

[forwearemany]

We will recover without rep-

(The last bit is jumbled up noises of agony as they finally manage to pry the carp free. Looks like it bit them pretty hard, even if the damage was pretty minor.

They're not the best with pain, and hobble awkwardly back to shore, captured dragoncarp in their hands.)

Though successful, we do not recommend this course of action.

[king_in_dreams]

[Noct's smile drops away entirely as Legion cries out, and he watches, concerned, as they emerge from the water. He takes a couple of steps closer, though he still keeps his distance in case the carp starts thrashing again.]

Yeah, no. That thing would definitely have just chomped me in half if I'd tried that. You sure you're okay?

[forwearemany]

We are constructed of more durable materials than most organics.

(The injury might be more worrying if the laws of this universe didn't also allow them to heal on their own without repair, the same as organics.

The dragoncarp in their hands thrashes furiously, and they must keep a tight grip on it.)

[king_in_dreams]

Uh, yeah, definitely a good thing.

[Noct is still a little preoccupied by the dragoncarp, especially with the way it's thrashing.]

I'm realizing now I don't know what I would have done with one of those if I had actually caught it.

[He has no idea what to suggest to Legion now that they're holding the thing.]

[forwearemany]

Affirmative. It is unlikely to yield significant meat or other usable materials.

(Their arms jerk with the sheer force of the fish's attempts to escape. It's a powerful creature, capable of leaping into the air and launching itself at people even when on land.)

It is also unsuitable as a companion: given the opportunity it will hit and bite other living beings in its presence until all movement ceases.

[king_in_dreams]

Yeah, I don't think anybody likes having a pet that'll try to kill them. It's definitely as scary as everybody was warning me.

[Noct linefaces a little - yes, they all told him so, and now he's glad it really didn't try to eat his face.]

Thanks for catching one, though? You can probably, uh... let it go, though, if you want?

[forwearemany]

Affirmative.

(They turn around, and yeet that fucker as far away from them and out over the lake as they can.)

It is likely to come back. Additionally, there are less hostile fish within the streams of Mount Silver.

(They should probably leave. Like, now.)

[king_in_dreams]

[Noct immediately grabs his stuff, nodding.] Yeah, yeah, I think I'll head up there.

[He is all for leaving, yeah. Insert the little clouds of dust behind their feet here.]