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Who: Shu, cows, and you
What: Udder cowtastrophe
Where: Farmlands outside of Elysium
When: Mid-month
Warnings: Animal cruelty



As the farmer plods away to resume tending his fields, Shu shakes her head with a frown and addresses her companion. "That is the fourth farmer this week to report a missing herd of livestock. These aren't small losses, either. It is unimaginable that they simply vanished off the face of the earth."

Not coincidentally, Shu is currently seated atop her own oxen, who is placidly chewing on some grains underfoot.

"Let us examine the pasture. He said there were numerous markings he could not make sense of. These disappearances will be catastrophic for the small farmer if they continue and have a lasting ripple effect on the supply chain of meat. Not just for the Corsairs."

She nudges He Sheng with her ankles.
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Date: 2024-10-16 02:55 am (UTC)
newmemorywhodis: (Aggressive 07)
From: [personal profile] newmemorywhodis
Link considers the accusation. And then says, blasé and unconcerned, "Yup."

And then he kick's at the soldier's feet, bringing him crashing down to the ground. He shifts, sword still pointing at his now prone enemy, so he can keep an eye on him and the one with the wound to the gut at the same time.

As they consider the pros and cons of trying to jump Link, Link stares back. He says nothing, and his expression doesn't change, but the challenge is there.

Does the soldier really think they can take Link?

Date: 2024-10-16 03:35 am (UTC)
purplexing: (of course I did...n't)
From: [personal profile] purplexing
"Do they have to be so wet about it?" Donnie huffs. He blinks in surprise at the miniature cow that appears (baby, it's a baby, Donnie), taking a moment to process this phenomenon. Unfortunately he's not the sort to 'aww' at anything, that is majorly a Mikey thing, but he at the very least offers a very awkward head pat.

He almost pouts as his fire plan is shut down, but a small fire is better than none, and he supposes it wouldn't do to cause something so big that it might spread outwards, so he nods his agreement there.

Once they're inside, he almost regrets it. It's really creepy in here, more so when you know what this place means for cattle. As the grate begins to rise, Donnie gasps, also casting a quick look around before he grabs Shu's hand to pull her towards the grate itself, meaning to jump up onto it and catch a lift.

Date: 2024-10-17 03:26 am (UTC)
purplexing: (i cannot be hearing this right)
From: [personal profile] purplexing
Donnie seems more used to clinging to weird places, but it's hard to properly brace yourself on a surface like this, and he doesn't want to risk using his magic to provide them better holds knowing it isn't exactly subtle.

He also tries not to be sick as that all too familiar smell follows the workers. Instead he tries to focus on what they're saying, waiting for a good chance...

Shu beats him to it, whether on purpose or by accident, who knows, but Donnie is quick to follow suit, pushing off slightly so that he can land between the other two workers to deliver silencing blows before they can figure out what's going on.

Date: 2024-10-18 02:03 am (UTC)
purplexing: (yaassss)
From: [personal profile] purplexing
"Hundreds..." Donnie snorts, giving a menacing spin of his staff. He gives a malicious grin to help underline Shu's threat.

"Ah, repairs. How bad was the damage?" Clearly the ship had still been able to fly with its load, but an overloaded ether stone is never any good. He's not sure if this guy knows enough about airships to give a good estimation of the damage, but he'd rather find out such things now than later if possible.

"There any other cattle we should know about that are still alive, or are the herds outside all?"

Date: 2024-10-18 02:25 am (UTC)
purplexing: (dubious leo plans)
From: [personal profile] purplexing
"Hmm." That sounded bad. Donnie can't be sure without having a look himself, but if the ship had only returned recently then engine repairs varied depending on how severe. Running on a backup isn't ideal for long distances, but maybe it would suffice given the size of the ship? So many things to consider...

His attention is pulled back to Joe before drifting down the tunnel of death, brow furrowing at this latest bit of information. Well, there's nothing to be done for that... He looks back towards Shu.

"Let's take care of him and then get ourselves an airship."

Date: 2024-10-18 03:20 am (UTC)
purplexing: (mazel)
From: [personal profile] purplexing
Donnie wrinkles his snout, stepping back. He looks decidedly less and less impressed by the 'valuable information' provided, but thankfully for this poor guy, the turtle's not out for blood. That and this guy's just kind of sad.

"Maybe you should go home and rethink your life."

With those parting words, he nods at Shu, turning back towards the opening out to the pasture. His stomach's been holding up pretty well but he'd rather have a fresh breath of air- even if it is slightly cow-scented.

((OOC: Oooh... Something for transport and not for battle would be nice....))

Date: 2024-10-18 04:02 am (UTC)
purplexing: (it's not a nerd thing)
From: [personal profile] purplexing
For his part, Donnie is pointedly trying to ignore that wetness and therefore isn't looking for any to have plagued poor Shu.

"We'll need to see how many we're dealing with. Luring them off the ship would only be a temporary solution, and I'm not sure how complicated it will be to get the ship moving- more so if it's still in the middle of repairs." He makes a face. "If we can't subdue them, elimination might have to be the route we go."

((OOC: o/ Hmm would it be the price of the air sloop? I have enough for one but I was saving up for an armor XD))

Date: 2024-10-18 11:21 pm (UTC)
newmemorywhodis: (Concerned 01)
From: [personal profile] newmemorywhodis
Those grasping sprites get a curious look from Link. So useful! Shu was a handy person to have around.

But then the still quiet is interrupted by a roar, and his head snaps towards it.

Was that one of the creatures they took?!

If it was, they didn't have time anymore. He shifts the sword in his grip, and then brings the hilt of it down - hard - on the head of the soldier before him, knocking him out.

And then runs towards the sound of the beast.

Date: 2024-10-19 03:43 am (UTC)
purplexing: (I'm just better)
From: [personal profile] purplexing
"Ten... Might be manageable. The ship's small but still big enough to spread people out. Maybe we can pick them off one by one." Donnie smiles.

"Father taught us how to be quiet and how to hide in shadow. Once we get up there, I'll scout around, see how things look." He pauses, glancing back towards the field. "Hopefully no one's thought to look out that way, but at least the cattle are hiding the bodies pretty well."

((If it is, I think I should still have something left and I don't mind having something to keep working towards it. He can still scare Shu by having her watch him practice piloting in the captured armors they have >8D So if we can get a confirmation on cost, I'm game!))

Date: 2024-10-20 05:57 am (UTC)
newmemorywhodis: (Neutral 01)
From: [personal profile] newmemorywhodis
Link doesn't care about breaking through the brush and thickets. He can take a few scratches. And where the brush is too thick, he'll draw his sword and start cutting a path.

It does slow him down a little. Perhaps Shu will be able to catch up, at that point. He does glance back, looking to see how far behind him she is.

He doesn't plan to go and just leave her behind, after all.

But at long as she's not too far back, he'll keep pressing on.

Date: 2024-10-21 08:14 am (UTC)
newmemorywhodis: (Puzzled 03)
From: [personal profile] newmemorywhodis
Fortunately, Link managed not to go head-over-heels over the cliff. Which is a good thing, seeing as he doesn't (yet) have his paraglider back.

But with the fall averted, Link takes a moment to pause - and look out over the scene before him.

Link's never seen a tank before. But he's seen - and made - all sorts of wheel-based ultrahand contraptions, some of which were rather tank-like. And most of which had also been used to murder large numbers of monsters.

So...maybe these were machines meant to murder cows?

At this point though, both cows and any vehicular murder machines are still too far away for Link to do anything to help. And...he really doesn't know that much about cows. So he gives another glance back towards Shu, in case she has any insights.

Date: 2024-10-22 04:05 am (UTC)
purplexing: (no i don't believe you)
From: [personal profile] purplexing
((Oh no! DW being sneaky again!))

"Only if it's unavoidable," Donnie says, but he nods back. Should he be concerned that he can't really see the slight clearing that they'd left the unconscious workers? ...nah.

Locks aren't a problem at all, and it's quite clear that the turtlekin has done this sort of thing before. They're like puzzles, after all, although this padlock isn't particularly difficult and hardly takes half a minute to open.

Up and up they go, Donnie moving swift and silent like the shadows he said he's been trained to hide in. He slows a little, shoulders tensing at the sounds behind him, figuring perhaps by the time she makes it up, he can be done with his scouting. That is until he sees the sentry. Ah, what a pain.

Donnie holds a hand out behind him in case Shu's paying attention, a halting gesture before he turns to look back at her and point out what he'd seen. This puts a bit of a damper on moving ahead, and it makes it particularly difficult to see who else might be about. He skulks along the stairs just a little higher, hand fumbling around in his belt pouch before he pulls out a bolt. It's a standard thing used in most types of machinery, and he rolls it around between his forefinger and thumb before palming it and flinging it high up past the roof's edge, counting on the drop to be somewhere behind the guard and hopefully with enough of a sound to draw their attention so he can make his move.

((Yeah, let's do it!))
Edited Date: 2024-10-22 04:05 am (UTC)
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