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( the sickness: phase two )

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the sickness ends.

the temple.

The Temple, shortly after Astoria's burst of energy, is in a constant state of growth. Trees are bursting into existence from seeds in mere seconds, flowers are growing wherever magic lands . . . and the Temple is abruptly a-buzz with energy, magic crackling throughout the air. You may find a tree in your house, or flowers suddenly growing along the walls, or plants wiggling their way through the stone walls of the buildings of the Temple. All of a sudden, the place looks very overgrown.

The Forest of the Fey seems to be responding in kind, too. Sprites are exceptionally active, darting out of the Forest and into the Temple with increasingly regularity, playing basic little tricks on the members of the Circle they can find. Flower crowns are made at an alarming rate, and there might be a few fruit-food fights that break out with the sudden abundance of peaches and apples that appear on the grounds. Learn how to duck!

With the magic comes the sudden fluctuation of energy: canon powers flicker on and off, as do the powers granted by Astoria. You feel more like yourself, you suddenly have access to energies you did not have previously in the Temple However, it's a double-edged sword -- it is not constant, and it may be more trouble than its worth.

And, remember: the Sickness is not fading immediately. If you make it to Stage 3, then you're stuck with sensory deprivation for at least another week or two. Sorry, friends.

lake dona.

Lake Dona is a massive body of water, stretching outward for so far that it almost seems like an ocean until you see that the water is fresh. It is surrounded by long, leafy trees that dip into the water and has a variety of ancient ruins scattered around it -- weathered stones set into circles at seemingly even intervals, old buildings that seem to mirror the Temple in construct.

In addition to the ruins, there are a network of caverns tucked along the water’s edge, just underneath the surface on the western side of Lake Dona, that appear to go underground into murky darkness. The actual entrance to these caverns seem to be underwater, seemingly guarded by merfolk, but poking around may seem to be more trouble than its worth.

There is plenty of wildlife to be found within the lake itself, ranging from freshwater mermaids who would rather you stay the hell out of their backyard to a rather large and suspiciously friendly plesiosaurus-like creature (some would say that she prefers to be called Nessie) that seems intent on checking out who you are. The lake teems with odd-looking fish, most of which seem to be okay to eat, and plenty of plant life! But who knows what lurks in the depths below . . . that giant sea-monster looking thing has to be eating something.
PROMPT IDEAS: Here are some prompt ideas for this new area! However, don't feel limited to such ideas! Feel free to fish, to explore, to swim, to poke around . . . it's always possible Astoria may check in on your character, too, once she is feeling better! ;)

1.) The Great Pumpkin The overgrowth of plants have caused a massive growth spurt in a lot of the trees, including the fruit trees that sprinkle themselves throughout the Temple. However, the fruit themselves seems to be growing at a rather . . . alarming rate, resulting in a few pumpkin-looking squash growing to the size of small boulders in the fields. Hope you have a lot of spare time on your hands to make a hell of a lot of Temple-pie, because these squash aren't going anywhere anytime soon.

2.) Food Fight!: Those damn sprites are at it again, and are collecting fruit off the ground and throwing it at people. Fight back, organize, and conquer! Or not. It's probably better to just not.

3.) Part Of Your World: The mermaids within Lake Dona are a suspicious lot, and they don't take kindly to strangers stomping through their territory. However, they are receptive to music, so if you are so musically inclined, they will definitely be more inclined to be a little more playful than territorial. If you aren't? Have fun getting tossed into the lake head-first by a bunch of pissed off mermaids who want you to get the hell of their lawn. They don't take kindly to your type around here.

4.) Nessie: Within Lake Dona is a massive plesiosaurus-type creature which seems to be . . . oddly friendly? It seems to pop up at the most inconvenient of times. Are you sitting on the edge of the lake enjoying the water? Enjoy a massive ass dinosaur sticking its impressively long neck out of the lake to check you out and also scare the bejesus out of you. That being said, Nessie is an extraordinarily friendly being, and will even give you laps around the lake if you ask nicely!

5.) Caverns: The caverns within the lake are dark, deep, and menacing The merfolk inform you that you cannot go there -- no one can, but the merfolk sure seem to be keeping a careful eye out on it. Testing the boundaries indicates a weird magical field around the entrance of the cave, that works like a bit of a forcefield. Weird, right?

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[ At the sound of her laugh behind him, Prompto swivels around to turn a beaming grin on her, one hand still feeding Nessie the leafy branch. It's good to see her, of course — it's always good to see her — but especially now that they are both feeling much better than they have in weeks. They can finally just...hang out again, and it's been awhile since they've really been able to do that.

He's immensely grateful for it, for her and her smile and laughter, and he gives her arm a gentle squeeze with the pressure of his own. ]

You two are already acquainted, huh? [ Not surprising. Alisaie seems to have quite a way with animals herself. ] Kiiiinda thought she was gonna eat me for a second there, but we're all good now.

[ This beast is exceptionally cute and trusting. Prompto loves her already. ]

Wonder if she's got a name...

[ it's super cute tbh, she loves nessie so much already.. ]

I've no idea. I had taken to calling her Margaret.

[ alisaie laughs, loosing her arms from his to move forward, reaching boldly out to lay the palm of her hand against the great beast's long, wet snout. ]

She is quite friendly, you needn't be afraid. You'd hardly offer her much nutrition, anyroad.

[ As if Prompto needed any more reasons to be practically in love with her, here she is, cuddling a cute animal...his heart can't handle it!! ]

Good point! Hey — hold that pose! I gotta catch this —

[ He pulls out his camera a second later. You better believe it's picture time! He gets his camera ready, gently...ignoring the picture he took of her while she was napping. That definitely never happened! ]

[ well i mean it isn't really cuddling.. at least not yet.. ]

Oh - well hold a moment!

[ she says, before BURSTING OUT OF HER CLOTHES!!

well not really, but she does kick off her boots and shuck off her coat and rapier, discarding them in the dry grass nearby before she's wading into the water. margaret watches her curiously, but contentedly, still munching her leaves while alisaie clambers up her withers. ]

This is better!

[ Okay, maybe she's not bursting out of all of her clothes, but she's stripping off enough to make his face flush with heat, his proverbial Buzz Lightyear wings popping before she climbs onto Margaret's (name pending) back.

It is better, even if he's blushing madly now, fingers trembling somewhat as he lifts the viewfinder of his camera to his eye. ]

Y-you look great! A-a natural! Just — hold that pose!

[ Here he goes, clicking away a few shots from different angles. ]

[ look it's nothing he hasn't seen before!! never forget when they kissed... and she barfed river water into his mouth. also um excuse me?? name is not pending, margaret is a lovely girl with a lovely name!! it's definitely better than anything prompto would come up with..

he's just jealous, because she's right up on margaret's back without a hitch, the great water beast seeming entirely nonplussed - alisaie already earned her love earlier, so she's quite comfortable while prompto snaps his photos, his flaming blush nicely hidden behind his camera. ]

Be sure to capture her good side!

[ You mean a name like Mrs. Freshley??

Point taken. ]

Don't worry! I, uh...got a ton of her good side...

[ And also Alisaie's, because her good side is all of her sides. :blush:

Once he's satisfied, he shuts his camera off and stows it away, holding a hand over his eyes as he grins up at her. ]

Hey, uh...she's not a two-seater, is she?

[ Guess who wants a ride! Even if he's still slightly traumatized from the last time he and Alisaie were near water together...she won't drown this time! Probably. ]

[ and let's not forget

stupeo

which im pretty sure alisaie never knew was his real name.. ]

I would say that she may very well be a ten-seater.

[ she says, glancing back over margaret's broad back. she's a giant dinosaur prompto of course she is a two-seater?? ]

[ Look, he was trying to be subtle in asking if she minds company while up there! Even if saying no would have been pretty rude considering he was here to pet the dinosaur first...and surprising, given all the time they've spent together recently. He just doesn't want to be presumptuous and overbearing!

She makes it clear that's not the case, though, so with a grin, Prompto wiggles out of his boots and socks and wades up to Nessie's side to pull himself up onto the beast behind her. But not too close!! //// ]

Wh-whoa, this is really happening!! [ A peal of laughter rings out from his lungs. ] We are taking our maiden voyage on the S.S. Margaret!

[ wow don't first come first serve her with the dinosaur!! she's glad that he has accepted margaret's true name, however, so we can forgive. the beast seems content to wait, however, and though alisaie is enjoying a ride she doesn't really.. control her. maggie does what she wants, alisaie is just along for the ride!! and currently she still seems pretty interested in munching her leaves. ]

Your maiden voyage, mayhaps. I took her out for a spin earlier this morning. Isn't that right, dear girl?

[ she pats margaret's neck, and earns a low, soft sound for her efforts. ]

She seems to understand us when we speak.. our words, or our intentions, somehow.

[ He'll embrace Margaret as her true name so long as she lets him assign her a surname...and a title. Maybe a prefix? Just one name isn't enough!! ]

She's smart like a chocobo, then. [ He reaches down to run a hand along Nessie's flank. A gentle giant, as it were. ] Gotta say...I might have to come visit her every day from now on.

[ He might've made a new best friend, sorry Noct. ]

I've a mind to do the same. She's very sweet.

[ and oh, look! she's moving now, too, having finally finished off all of the leaves she turns to glide slowly over the water, its glassy surface rippling as she passes. ]

I've missed the water.

[ His knees tighten around the beast just slightly when she starts to move. Being dislodged is about the last thing he wants right now. They just started their voyage! If his knees just bump her legs, well —

He won't think about it too much!! ]

Yeah...haven't been swimming since the last time we went myself. [ You know, when she ALMOST DIED. ] Not gonna make this a repeat of then, are you?

[ A warm laugh colors his words. ]

[ if she was at all dokis over his knees touching hers it evaporates instantly when she whips her head around to level him with a fierce look. ]

No, I will not. I am a very strong swimmer, thank you.

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[ He can't help a curling grin at her outrage. She kind of asked for that...but hey, look, it's been long enough now they can laugh about it! That's a good thing, right??? ]

Sure, sure...just remember to breathe this time, if you fall in...

[ He says through a playful laugh. ]

[ yeah he's funny!!

so funny, in face, that she turns around and shoves him right off of margaret's back!! eat shit, promptoot.. ]

[ Ah...this betrayal.

Though he probably should have been expecting this turn of fate, he does not, and so he goes spilling into the drink unceremoniously with a squawk, disappearing into the depths.

...and he doesn't resurface. Not for one second, or two, or three...

No, he is still beneath the water. ]

[ farewell prompto...

alisaie watches the water for a few moments, her brow furrowed - he knows how to swim, she knows that he does, and the waters are peaceful and still.. margaret turns her head as well, a low rumble in her chest as she reaches out one of her fins to.. fish around in the water where prompto fell. ]

[ She won't find him where he fell...

Strange!

And still, he does not resurface... ]

[ rip prompto... alisaie and margaret exchange thoughtful looks for a moment, and she's moderately worried, but if he's not where he fell..

.. he's using his stupid powers to be a jerk, isn't he?? somehow, in some way.. nevertheless, holding tightly to margaret's neck, she leans over the water again. ]

Prompto?

[ Several more moments pass...he's probably dead, weighed down by his water-logged skintight jeans, drifting down to become food for the sea monster at the bottom of the lake...

Or maybe he'll finally propel himself out of the water a few moments later, using his speed to give himself a little boost up onto Margaret's neck, and though the temptation to grab Alisaie and drag her into the water is there, he has more important things to tell her. ]

Ali! There's — there's [ huff huff huff ] mermaids! Down [ HUFF ] there!!

[ Yeah, he might've been checking out some hot fish ladies. ]

[ i can't believe he was checking out hot girls without her...

anyway, oh look, he's alive! she doesn't have to go fishing. margaret seems relieved as well, though she probably doesn't appreciate him clinging to her neck like a koala. ]

Mermaids?

[ a pensive look. ]

Are they friendly?

[ He doesn't hang there long, instead pulling himself up so he can sit on Margaret's back, facing her this time. ]

Nnnnnope!

[ He lifts his forearm to show her a nice scratch he is now sporting. It sure is bleeding! ]

[ ... oh. welp. alisaie's brows fly up, and she reaches for his arm to take a look - it's bleeding, but it does not seem too deep, at least. she can't help but laugh. ]

Gods - it would seem not.

[ there's little enough to be done for it here, though, so she lets his arm fall after a moment. ]

Shall we head back to the temple to wrap it up?

[ does ickle prompto need a bandaid ]

Nah, I think this'll work —

[ He tugs off that trusty arm bandanna and starts to tie it around his forearm instead. It's...also wet, so maybe not the most useful, but at least it will keep it from getting bothered by something else.

He tugs the knot between his left hand and his teeth. It's a little sloppy, but it'll do. Probably??? ]

There! Pretty as a picture. Don't wanna cut our ride short!

[ But he is going to also tug off his shirt, because his clothes are all gross and smelly and clingy now. He doesn't seem to...realize he's basically stripping for her. Enjoy the show, Alisaie! ]

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