[ she wants to hit him. just a shut up punch because shut up. she's not going to do it though, not today and instead just sticks close to jade. between the two of them, he really is more vulnerable right now even with his fancy magic and well, hawke can't let that him get hurt. probably? they're only in the vivid, right?
she won't ah, outright sabotage for now and just walks with him. after a moment, she speaks up. ]
Do you do this often? Drag pretty girls into dark tunnels to have your way with them?
[ there's a sound of squishing and she looks back to see the entrance to the dragon close. ugh. well, there's one way out gone. ]
[And so, by not punching Jade, Hawke has made her number one mistake. He knew that she would come, and he is probably counting on her to cover his back. He may also be hoping to get another chance to observe her ability.
There's no turning back now. As he walks down he damp corridor, he smirks.]
Dear me. We haven't known each other for long, and you're onto my intentions already. [he shakes his head.] Whatever am I to do now?
[He thrusts his arms out in an exaggerated shrug.]
I suppose you could try and change your behavior. Avoid becoming a real pervert before people cry out for your castration. It's never very pretty.
[ wow, that got violent but also. it isn't like jade doesn't deserve it at this point so just sighs and keeps leading them onwards. this day is just not going her way, it seems. ]
Your concern is noted. [He takes that all in very casually as he strides onwards.] I'm moved by your concern for my wellbeing in the face of castration. [He tsks.] I may have to change my ways after all...
[But it looks like the 'hall' is finally leading somewhere. It's the wide interior of an organ, but it resembles a room. There may even be some items and such scattered around... along with parasitic creatures.]
I'm only doing what any good friend would do and give you a warning. What you choose to do with it is up to you.
[ as they step into the room though, hawke gives a look of disgust as something skitters by and lifts a bit metal boot to squish it. ughhh, what the heck? she can't even see very well. ]
Jade, is there any way you can summon some sort of light source? That would be helpful if any of these creatures try to... attack.
[ though she doubts they're big enough to do so. she squishes another that runs by. ]
Ah yes, a sign of true friendship. I was wondering when we would take that step.
[Oh yeah, this room is pretty gross. He gives a light shrug of his shoulders.]
I suppose that it would. Since you asked so nicely, Miss Hawke, I suppose that I may oblige you...
[Then, he manages to make a glowing fonic glyph appear beneath his feet, which provides some light illumination of his surroundings. Some of the parasites seem to be drawn to the light, though. But luckily had has his spear out and starts skewering the approaching pests.]
We haven't yet, actually. We're skirting the edges, like two young teens who just discovered hand holding. Don't assume I'd like to hold your hand just yet, serah.
[ she is grateful for the sudden light and gags a little at the skittering parasites but generally leaves them for jade to take care of. instead, she'll start poking through the room, trying to find a way out. ]
I imagine we have to trigger a certain event to leave the game, right? [ as she fusses on the table, she finds a pack of matches and laughs. ] Maybe we have to burn the dragon's corpse.
Oh? Well, I'm actually glad to hear that. The current situation is much more sanitary. [He says as they walk through the dragon's innards.
Jade looks fairly indifferent about the parasites as he disposes of them. He feels that he's seen grosser in his day.]
I admire your imagination, but why don't we examine our options before setting our surroundings aflame? [He pokes at his glasses, now that the parasites seem to be at bay for now. He does step closer to take a glance at the matches.] I do believe that our objective must be somewhere within this creature, however.
The irony of you crying sanitary while we're stuck in what looks like the stomach or lung of a dragon is not lost on me.
[ casually points it out.
but when he comes over, she holds out the matches to him and keeps prodding around the desk with her other hand. junk, junk, and more junk. how much crap did this beast even swallow? ]
Hopefully we can find something, as I have to admit I'd rather not have to travel out the other way.
[ seriously just... ugh. she gives a huff and starts properly digging, swatting parasites out of the way as they pop up. she really isn't sure what she's looking for so is pretty much just dumping everything out of every nook and cranny she can find.
[Sigh. Does he have to.... Well, he supposes that he can lend a hand or two. So he sorts through the trash near her while helping to swat away the incoming parasites.]
Now now, Miss Hawke. Do be careful. Don't you know that one man's trash is another man's treasure?
[But eventually, shifting things around will reveal something; the sparkling tip of what seems to be a large crystal, jutting up through the floor.]
Now, now, Miss Hawke. [He turns as he's poked up and then leans beside her to look over it.]
Unfortunately, it's possible that not all of life's problems may be solved by shattering them. But we should try to unearth it and examine it in greater detail.
Truly, you are hysterical. Nevertheless, I don't have much by the way of a shovel and I refuse to snap my own sword over a crystal. There's no way you can just... levitate it, perhaps?
[If he was a more pop culture-savvy individual, some snark involving Jedis would go here. Instead, he just sighs and goes on dryly.]
Yes, but that is a power that can only be fueled by the applause of those pure of heart. [But apparently he read Peter Pan at some point I guess??? I don't even know.] Between the two of us, I believe that we're flat out of luck.
[However, he leans over to examine it more. And this time, he something about his touch manages to set something off. It glows, and it then rises up from the rubble by itself, proceeding to float in the center of the area. It is now clear that within this glowing crystal, is encased a princess.]
[ but oh that's something. she jerks back as the crystal rises and just watches in mild bemusement as it levitates in the middle of the room. she spots the princess immediately, and that's when it all clicks. ]
We're... saving a princess stuck in the stomach of a dragon. Of course that's what we're doing, why would it be anything else?
[Jade stepped back as well; his eyes briefly widened, as the only visible sign that he might just be surprised by this. He may have considered the possibility that their objective could be a living person, but he still did not expect this.]
Yes. Isn't that how the tale goes? [He says wryly with a light shrug.]
I suppose that we'll have to figure out a way to safely set her free.
Yes, but as you've pointed out earlier, I seem to not have any knowledge of solving things other than by shattering them. I'll leave finding the solution to this problem up to you.
[ but the smug grin on her face just makes it obvious that she's using jade's own words back at him so she can be a lazy asshole. she gestures for him to go forward and folds her arms over her chest, waiting right here. what a pal. ]
My, how embarrassing. [He muses sarcastically as he presses his fingers to his forehead.] You've undone me with my own words.
I suppose that now I'll have to consider if I have any talents other than destruction.
[But time may not be on their side. The area rumbles for the moment, and there's the sound of a roar. Something green and acidy starts to pour in from several orifices - digestive juices?]
I'm sure you are gifted with a large array of talents other than a nice set of legs. [ because, you know. that robe and all.
but... ah. the sudden acid makes her jump back from where she's leaning against the table and cringe. she'll approach the crystal with her back to it, sword out and ready to do anything if needs must. ]
This is unfortunate. Do you think the beast is about to eat us? That would seem in align with events.
[Hawke plz. Jade gives an arrogant smirk at her comment, but then when the ooze comes into the picture, he's on his guard. He twirls his spear around as he faces the crystal.]
As flattered as I may feel to learn that you think of me as more than just a set of pretty legs, I suppose our potential fates are the more pressing matter at the moment.
[He tweaks at his glasses as he looks towards the crystal, his eyes sometimes darting around to track the progress of the digestive liquids.]
Technically, we've already been swallowed whole. It would be rude to leave our friend's meal half-finished... [He shakes his head smugly.] But I supposed that it would be worst to leave a crystallized princess hanging. I believe that goes against most accepted forms of etiquette.
[But then he looks over the crystal more seriously.]
It would appear that there's no type of lock or puzzle on this crystal... No indication on how to free her. What other options are there... [But they don't have much in the way of time to spare.
[ jade is talking quite a bit! hawke knows this because she stopped paying attention and is mostly picking a spot of dirt on the hilt of her sword. it's a very annoying piece of dirt and she scratches it off with her glove mindlessly as he keeps talking and talking about nothing important.
finally he finishes and comes back to the solution she proposed in the first place! geez louise, that took forever. ]
What a novel concept. Alright, stand back.
[ and then she's going to pick up her sword, making all the show to lift it up high and...!
and she just uses the hilt of her sword, cracking it into the crystal with a sharp tap and the thing shatters, leaving the princess to drop to the floor unharmed. she takes a gasp of air and looks up at the two of them. ]
Hello, messere. We have to get out of here. Quickly.
[Wow excuse him for taking on the burden of the exposition! He gives a light shrug and watches as the crystal shatters. She's such a violent woman.
He remains on his guard, to not be digested or anything of the like. Of course, as Hawke reaches for the princess's hand, the hand suddenly looks more... green and webbed. The princess now is suddenly changing to look a lot more like a bloodthirsty demon.
Jade sighs and adjusts his glasses as he prepares a fonic arte.]
[ better you than her, at least! hawke's too lazy for exposition. either way, at least her violence is handy! jerk.
but... oh. hawke pulls back her hand as it happens and takes a moment to close her eyes, giving a sigh. ]
Right. Demons.
[ and then she brings her sword up to swing it across the beast. even if it doesn't kill it, there's going to be a very serious wound across its middle, enough for them to get on the better defensive. ]
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she won't ah, outright sabotage for now and just walks with him. after a moment, she speaks up. ]
Do you do this often? Drag pretty girls into dark tunnels to have your way with them?
[ there's a sound of squishing and she looks back to see the entrance to the dragon close. ugh. well, there's one way out gone. ]
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There's no turning back now. As he walks down he damp corridor, he smirks.]
Dear me. We haven't known each other for long, and you're onto my intentions already. [he shakes his head.] Whatever am I to do now?
[He thrusts his arms out in an exaggerated shrug.]
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I suppose you could try and change your behavior. Avoid becoming a real pervert before people cry out for your castration. It's never very pretty.
[ wow, that got violent but also. it isn't like jade doesn't deserve it at this point so just sighs and keeps leading them onwards. this day is just not going her way, it seems. ]
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Your concern is noted. [He takes that all in very casually as he strides onwards.] I'm moved by your concern for my wellbeing in the face of castration. [He tsks.] I may have to change my ways after all...
[But it looks like the 'hall' is finally leading somewhere. It's the wide interior of an organ, but it resembles a room. There may even be some items and such scattered around... along with parasitic creatures.]
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I'm only doing what any good friend would do and give you a warning. What you choose to do with it is up to you.
[ as they step into the room though, hawke gives a look of disgust as something skitters by and lifts a bit metal boot to squish it. ughhh, what the heck? she can't even see very well. ]
Jade, is there any way you can summon some sort of light source? That would be helpful if any of these creatures try to... attack.
[ though she doubts they're big enough to do so. she squishes another that runs by. ]
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Ah yes, a sign of true friendship. I was wondering when we would take that step.
[Oh yeah, this room is pretty gross. He gives a light shrug of his shoulders.]
I suppose that it would. Since you asked so nicely, Miss Hawke, I suppose that I may oblige you...
[Then, he manages to make a glowing fonic glyph appear beneath his feet, which provides some light illumination of his surroundings. Some of the parasites seem to be drawn to the light, though. But luckily had has his spear out and starts skewering the approaching pests.]
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[ she is grateful for the sudden light and gags a little at the skittering parasites but generally leaves them for jade to take care of. instead, she'll start poking through the room, trying to find a way out. ]
I imagine we have to trigger a certain event to leave the game, right? [ as she fusses on the table, she finds a pack of matches and laughs. ] Maybe we have to burn the dragon's corpse.
[ hawke don't say that, it might be true ]
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Jade looks fairly indifferent about the parasites as he disposes of them. He feels that he's seen grosser in his day.]
I admire your imagination, but why don't we examine our options before setting our surroundings aflame? [He pokes at his glasses, now that the parasites seem to be at bay for now. He does step closer to take a glance at the matches.] I do believe that our objective must be somewhere within this creature, however.
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[ casually points it out.
but when he comes over, she holds out the matches to him and keeps prodding around the desk with her other hand. junk, junk, and more junk. how much crap did this beast even swallow? ]
Hopefully we can find something, as I have to admit I'd rather not have to travel out the other way.
[ no being pooped out for hawke, no. ]
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It's certainly not the type of scenic route that I would prefer either. But if we don't find something in here, we will have to try to go deeper...
Keep your eyes open for anything that looks like a valuable treasure. It could be the key that we're looking for.
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[ seriously just... ugh. she gives a huff and starts properly digging, swatting parasites out of the way as they pop up. she really isn't sure what she's looking for so is pretty much just dumping everything out of every nook and cranny she can find.
help her out a little, jade? ]
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Now now, Miss Hawke. Do be careful. Don't you know that one man's trash is another man's treasure?
[But eventually, shifting things around will reveal something; the sparkling tip of what seems to be a large crystal, jutting up through the floor.]
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[ and then there's that huge crystal, which hawke just gestures to. ]
See, just like that. Obvious.
[ now she crouches down to be level with the crystal, reaching out a hand to poke at it. hm, what are they supposed to do with this? ]
Should we shatter it?
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Unfortunately, it's possible that not all of life's problems may be solved by shattering them. But we should try to unearth it and examine it in greater detail.
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Truly, you are hysterical. Nevertheless, I don't have much by the way of a shovel and I refuse to snap my own sword over a crystal. There's no way you can just... levitate it, perhaps?
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Yes, but that is a power that can only be fueled by the applause of those pure of heart. [But apparently he read Peter Pan at some point I guess??? I don't even know.] Between the two of us, I believe that we're flat out of luck.
[However, he leans over to examine it more. And this time, he something about his touch manages to set something off. It glows, and it then rises up from the rubble by itself, proceeding to float in the center of the area. It is now clear that within this glowing crystal, is encased a princess.]
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[ but oh that's something. she jerks back as the crystal rises and just watches in mild bemusement as it levitates in the middle of the room. she spots the princess immediately, and that's when it all clicks. ]
We're... saving a princess stuck in the stomach of a dragon. Of course that's what we're doing, why would it be anything else?
[ for fucks sake ]
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Yes. Isn't that how the tale goes? [He says wryly with a light shrug.]
I suppose that we'll have to figure out a way to safely set her free.
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[ but the smug grin on her face just makes it obvious that she's using jade's own words back at him so she can be a lazy asshole. she gestures for him to go forward and folds her arms over her chest, waiting right here. what a pal. ]
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I suppose that now I'll have to consider if I have any talents other than destruction.
[But time may not be on their side. The area rumbles for the moment, and there's the sound of a roar. Something green and acidy starts to pour in from several orifices - digestive juices?]
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but... ah. the sudden acid makes her jump back from where she's leaning against the table and cringe. she'll approach the crystal with her back to it, sword out and ready to do anything if needs must. ]
This is unfortunate. Do you think the beast is about to eat us? That would seem in align with events.
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As flattered as I may feel to learn that you think of me as more than just a set of pretty legs, I suppose our potential fates are the more pressing matter at the moment.
[He tweaks at his glasses as he looks towards the crystal, his eyes sometimes darting around to track the progress of the digestive liquids.]
Technically, we've already been swallowed whole. It would be rude to leave our friend's meal half-finished... [He shakes his head smugly.] But I supposed that it would be worst to leave a crystallized princess hanging. I believe that goes against most accepted forms of etiquette.
[But then he looks over the crystal more seriously.]
It would appear that there's no type of lock or puzzle on this crystal... No indication on how to free her. What other options are there... [But they don't have much in the way of time to spare.
Finally, he sighs and waves towards Hawke.]
Fine. Let's just destroy it.
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finally he finishes and comes back to the solution she proposed in the first place! geez louise, that took forever. ]
What a novel concept. Alright, stand back.
[ and then she's going to pick up her sword, making all the show to lift it up high and...!
and she just uses the hilt of her sword, cracking it into the crystal with a sharp tap and the thing shatters, leaving the princess to drop to the floor unharmed. she takes a gasp of air and looks up at the two of them. ]
Hello, messere. We have to get out of here. Quickly.
[ holding out a gloved hand to the girl. ]
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He remains on his guard, to not be digested or anything of the like. Of course, as Hawke reaches for the princess's hand, the hand suddenly looks more... green and webbed. The princess now is suddenly changing to look a lot more like a bloodthirsty demon.
Jade sighs and adjusts his glasses as he prepares a fonic arte.]
Hm, perhaps I miscalculated.
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but... oh. hawke pulls back her hand as it happens and takes a moment to close her eyes, giving a sigh. ]
Right. Demons.
[ and then she brings her sword up to swing it across the beast. even if it doesn't kill it, there's going to be a very serious wound across its middle, enough for them to get on the better defensive. ]
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