dreamcrystals | Shake a tailfeather, soothe a soul

Sender: Madhuri
To: Everyone
Subject: Shall we dance?

I thought at first to write in a rather sad and sorry manner, but I decided I don't want to do any of that and instead focus on positivity.

That moon is dreadfully late, isn't it? Tsk tsk. Should anyone find that pesky silver ball, give it a sound scolding for me, would you? I'll step in line behind you and remind it of a few dream-related annoyances I've had of late.

Well. Not all were annoyances. But if you know what I mean, I'll ask you kindly not to make mention of it. ~~I've embarrassed him enough.~~

ANYWAY, the point of my entry is that I am more than a little concerned with the dreadful dreams I've had flash over the lantern. Thus I offer a service: The Kriegstanz, a specialized dance that draws upon those pesky negative emotions and manifests them into something whose butt I can give my heel. My whole heel. The nastier the thoughts, the tougher the beast.

So while I have volunteered to dance in the square throughout the days until conditions improve and invite you all to bear witness so that I may give you a hand (I'm the one in the horns and a black tail, but I dare say I'm hard to miss even without those features ❤ )... I may need some experienced fighters to back me up on the butt-heeling portion. Sers Zhao and Kasuga, this'll be your big shot. But the more, the merrier.

Heck, I'll bring snacks. It'll be fun. What do you all say?

[ooc: I won't be logging such events unless somebody wants a thread. But do hit me up if you wanna handwave something.]

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I've seen the end of days itself. A naughty little nightmare won't get the best of me.

But just in case, that's why I ask for a few sellswords for backup.

The end of days? Did... your world end...?

It teeters on the edge of it, yes. The sky burns an angered red in so many places, and monsters prey on so many people...

It has me doubly determined to see things through here. I can't let this one slip.

( That sounds more terrifying than Basil can really imagine. To speak about it so easily... He only wishes he had half the courage that someone like this person seems to have. )

... I see. That's why you're alright with fighting monsters.

I hope that your world will be alright, though. Being here can't be easy.

I confess that I'd like to know what happens next, but I won't know until I wake up from this place. Until then, I will continue to hone my skill.

... It's really brave of you to try to help like this. To be honest with you, I wish I could have half of that courage.

I'm simply paying forward the kindness of others. Others would call me stubborn.

To admit that you desire more courage is one of the most important steps to steeling one's heart. Would you like a hand in this?

... Me?

( That's surprising, to say the least. While it's kind of her to offer, he has to refuse for reasons beyond fear. )

Oh, no -- Thank you, but... I don't exactly have any special abilities like others here.

Are you sure? You don't need to fly or toss a fireball to have a strengthened heart.

( A strong heart...? He isn't even sure if he has that. )

If it's possible to help, then... maybe I could, but... what exactly do you think I could do?

Courage comes in many different forms, from standing up for yourself or others, or simply trying something new every day. We don't have to do something gargantuan like take down a dragon!

Do you really think so? ... What about the people who haven't done anything particularly courageous?

You know, I'm not entirely sure. I think everyone's got a little lion in them, and it's a matter of feeding and nurturing it.

In my teachings as a warrior, I learned that every last person has what is called their Inner Beast. Most live peacefully with it, and it helps them overcome their hurt, gives them their will to live and fight every day.

I think you may have the wrong idea. One of my friends is more suited to something like that. She's always been someone who's stood up for what she believes in. Though, I always wanted to be someone like that...

And that desire, right there, is your own little lion looking to set its fuzzy paws forward.

What is it that this friend of yours does?

( Basil doesn't respond right away. He doesn't want to tell this stranger that she has the reputation that she does now. Aubrey's feelings towards Basil might have become something less than favorable, but he doesn't hate her at all. )

... She and I used to be the same. She's just a normal student like myself.

I'm not entirely sure I can do anything, but... you make me want to believe that I might be able to.

We've only just met, Ser Basil, but I'm already so proud of you for giving it some thought.

Why don't we do tea sometime? I've a lovely garden that begs for company, as well as a feathery pair of friends who could use a new face to see around.

... That's very nice of you to say. I think that it takes a kind heart to have faith in someone you don't know very well.

... But, are you sure you want to have tea with me? We hardly know one another...

Over tea is one of the best ways to get to know somebody, especially with weather as cold as this.

Shake a tailfeather, soothe a soul

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sliiight endwalker spoilers, but keeping things vague.

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