DUNGEON ♛ HAVE A BALL (NOT LIKE THAT)

[boardmaster]

HAVE A BALL (NOT LIKE THAT)
17 FEBRUARY (VIOLA) 2016

To quell the rumors and (one-sided) bad blood between the Heroes and the regular army, the Prime Minister has decided to settle the matter once and for all with a snowball fight at the Colosseum. Located on top of a mountain at the edge of Caissa, winter seems to have transformed the Colosseum into a fortress of frost, complete with stairs of ice along the mountainside that lead up to the arena gates. It’s a full house—the seats are jam-packed with people from all over Blanc who’ve come to see our Heroes in action!

Once the Heroes step inside the arena proper, they’ll find that this fight isn’t just any children’s game. The arena has been converted into a huge mirror maze made of ice so polished, you can see yourself. Inside, the best of Blanc’s soldiers lie in wait. What gives? Maybe if you reach the center of the maze, you’ll find your answer…

But first, the rules!

1. Participants are divided into two teams: Heroes and the Blanc National Army. Only Heroes, Blanc soldiers, beasts and mechanical units in the arena are regarded as players. Just what else could be in here with you? Well...
   
   
2. Once a player gets hit by a snowball, they’re out! They will automatically be removed from the arena via trap door into the arena’s underground (please note that this will be a different level from the hypogeum in Option 2 and will lead directly to the outside). This rule does not apply to mechanical units.
   
   
3. Once a mechanical unit can no longer function, it’s out! It will NOT be removed from the arena until the game is over.
   
   
4. Hitting players with snowballs and disabling mechanical units are the only valid ways to earn points. Each player hit or disabled mechanical unit nets the attacking team one point.
   
   
5. Excessive destruction of Blanc property and intentional injury of other living players is not allowed. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification and automatically remove the player from the arena via trap door.
   
   
6. The use of non-magical weapons is not allowed. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification and automatically remove the player from the arena via trap door.
   
   
7. When the boss at the center of the maze can no longer function, the game will end.

Now get out there and have fun! Your reputation is on the line!

All OOC questions about the event may be directed to the thread below.

"Haha, wow, a full house! Our Heroes are quite lively today, aren't they? Hey, you! Gooood luuuuck!" "Don't waste your breath, Prime Minister. They'll need more than luck to best our own." “If anyone needs snowball making tips, I’ll be hereeee!” “Prime Minister…”

ONE ♙

Braving the ice mirror labyrinth is a test of both the body and the mind. The walls are 15 feet high and strangely impervious to fire magic. In fact, the entire maze is like a freezer, literally chilling everyone to the bone. If you ever get lost, we hope you brought something warm to keep you from freezing to the floor or the walls! It’s a very likely scenario, too; reflections in the ice do their best to both confuse your enemies and reveal their location. Unfortunately, the mirrors do their job so well, Heroes, soldiers, mechs and beasts alike are bumping into walls and walking (or sliding) in circles.

Yep, you read it: beasts. Scattered around the labyrinth are magical snow wolves, prowling around the labyrinth. They are most likely found in the outer rings, sniffing for our Heroes or chasing their own reflections. Don’t be fooled—taking them down is no walk in the park!

ENEMY ♟ Snow Wolf
Weak against Fire	Strong against Ice, Water	Immune to None
“Grrr…” These canine creatures are trained to chase off Heroes with their incredible SPEED. They are also capable of throwing SNOWBALLS with their tails and firing FREEZING ICE BLASTS from their mouths. One hit can turn anyone into a popsicle! In an attempt to one-up the yetis of Shatranj, Blanc has also trained these wolves to STAND ON THEIR HIND LEGS. Commander Lisbrand herself is said to have complained about the canine unit having too much time on their hands. Don’t fret! Although trained to attack, the wolves would never kill a Hero—especially if they bring RAW TREATS and BELLY RUBS!

TWO ♙

Everything is easy peasy, right? The good old dodge and throw that every child learns sooner or later. Except that whoever taught our Heroes didn’t include the possibility of enemies getting the jump on them. When Heroes least expect it, the trap doors bring reinforcements of soldiers and mechanical monsters into the fight from the underground. Better get ready to take them down!

Entering one of the trap doors—on purpose or accidentally—will lead to the hypogeum, another underground maze below the ice. Although made of stone, it’s filled with enough snow to supply both teams with ammo. Those who tried to memorize the labyrinth above in order to get around faster will have to redo their precious work: this maze’s layout is entirely different. If you thought Blanc’s budget wouldn’t allow for more ways to make you suffer, you’re wrong.

Traditionally used as the arena’s “backstage”, the hypogeum contains a huge network of tunnels and rooms used to hold both fighters and monsters. Wandering around the hypogeum will lead to the discovery of even more soldiers and mechanical monsters than in the ice maze above, so pay attention to who is coming up behind you and keep a steady supply of snowballs at hand.

ENEMY ♟ Blanc Soldier
Weak against None	Strong against None	Immune to None
“I thought what we had was special!” Fueled by envy, spite and suspicion, this soldier won’t go easy on you. Wearing LIGHT ARMOR to allow for FASTER MOVEMENT, this guy has absolute ZERO CHILL. He seems especially good at firing snowballs at A FAST RATE but his AIM seems to suffer every so often due to his GLASSES fogging up—a perfect opportunity to strike. Knocking off his glasses seems like a good strategy to win this, if you want to cheat a little. You might have to be careful, though. He is a trained soldier after all... If you manage to back him into a corner, you might just be at a range close enough for him to whip out his small but trusty SNOW BLASTER for a lucky shot. Even a guy with bad eyesight can get you from two feet away!

ENEMY ♟ Mechamon
Weak against Water	Strong against Lightning	Immune to Status Effects
“…vrrr…” Mechanical monsters proudly decorated with ‘MADE IN FISCHER’ logos. They come in a VARIETY OF SHAPES, from majestic bears to the exotic one-eyed ahriman. They move in a slightly CLUMSY manner and are prone to SLIPPING on the ice and snow. They shovel large amounts of snow into their oral cavities, which process them into (slightly lopsided and possibly with a dangerous spring sticking out) snowballs that reappear in their hands or mouths. Strike when they’re out of ammo! Be careful, since Mechamon limbs can still flail and leave bruises. They’re also fond of ATTACKING IN GROUPS, so Heroes might suddenly find themselves surrounded by packs, herds or flocks of these mechanical critters. Make sure to bring backup! If someone happens to get the bright idea to FRY the mech’s CIRCUITS, they’ll be bitterly disappointed. Rather than bringing the Mechamon to a halt, it will MOVE and ATTACK even FASTER than before. Hope you’re prepared for a barrage of snowballs!

THREE ♙

This is it. The final battle. Despite the utterly frosty weather, the very atmosphere seems to heat with anticipation. Muffled cheers from the crowd above are drifting down and the ground shakes as something begins to approach. This soldier must have had a Monday Mystery meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner to help them grow because no regular human could possibly be as tall or as heavy as whatever seems to be looming just around the corner. Cracks begin to appear on the ground and the sound of booming footsteps grows until…

An oversized robot shambles into the arena. Wait, what? Wasn’t this supposed to be between the Heroes and soldiers? There isn’t much time to fume and complain as the robot moves closer. Hoping it’s intelligent and can be reasoned with? Any attempt at talking to it will be met with loud, mechanical screeching and angry whirring noises. Diplomacy is out. Good thing the robot is very slow and won’t be able to cover a lot of distance very quickly—oh. Judging by the ridiculous leap our robot of the hour just made, distance could be a problem after all.

ENEMY ♟ CR-E MARK VII
Weak against Water	Strong against Lightning	Immune to Status Effects
“ENEMY DETECTED.” The CR-E MARK VII doesn’t waste time and springs right into action. Don’t let its entrance have fool you: this robot is FAST. Anyone hoping to get some distance from this thing will find themselves cursing the disadvantage of having shorter legs. Heavy, quick steps leave cracked and deep imprints in the ground and inattentive Heroes may trip and fall. Whoever is able to catch a glimpse of the robot’s palms will see the FLEUR DE LIS logo branded into them. “ANNIHILATION MODE.” Heroes who have come to a halt are being targeted, especially Pawns that are CASTING MAGIC. Those who know how to be bothersome pests should try and draw attention away from the casters unless they want to face a rampaging robot with fewer people to back them up. But watch out! Rather than bring snowballs to the fight like a good kid, this robot is here to prove its superiority to the human element; its long, spindly arms somehow manage to haul HEAPING HELPINGS OF SNOW, whirling the whole mess like a miniature, mobile avalanche to target Heroes! Occasionally, it JUMPS to create QUAKES and TREMORS, effectively causing Heroes to lose their balance, cancel their spells, or throw off their aim. The unlucky ones might even FALL INTO A TRAP DOOR jarred loose by all the commotion. “INITIATING BETA PROGRAM: EXECU-U-U-TI--vrrr.” The robot becomes HOT to the touch and those who specialize in hand to hand combat should take heed! Steam begins to rise from the hot metal, making the large ICE CRYSTALS on the ceiling slowly MELT and drip onto the participants below. Whenever a DROP hits the CR-E MARK VII, it will begin to thrash and its movements will become unsteady and rigid. The green lights in its face turn red, as loud and eerie mechanical whimpers fill the air. More observant Heroes may notice that the longer the battle goes on, the more HAPHAZARD and IRREGULAR its ATTACKS become. It will begin to flail more and act with much less coordination than before, partially due to the water but also because of circuits frying. “ERROR ERROR ERROR.” Once enough damage has been dealt, the robot goes into TOTAL SYSTEM OVERLOAD and starts indiscriminately hurling rocks, debris, ice, snow, and fellow mechanical creations in all directions without rest. Stay clear or end up with injuries Heroes never thought they’d get from a snowball match. Although it’s hard to dodge, the lack of openings makes it even harder to land a hit. Just when it seems as though all is lost (or about to be buried in a completely unprogrammed avalanche), COMMANDER LISBRAND suddenly jumps in out of nowhere, hurling the massive REMOTE CONTROL she’s been carrying towards the robot and then drawing her GUNS to fire upon CR-E MARK VII. “How many times have I told them I don’t need these buckets of junk to help me do my job?! How many times? You should all stop standing there catching flies and get moving! I want two on each flank right now! Did you hear me? I don’t want to see a hair in my line of fire!”

You thought one robot was bad enough? How about the fact that mechanical lackeys begin to show up halfway into the battle, throwing snowballs at everything and everyone?

ENEMY ♟ CR-E MARK VII-MINI
Weak against Water	Strong against Lightning	Immune to Status Effects
“Vrrr!” Meet the CR-E MARK VII-MINI units. You may think of them as CR-E MARK VII’s children. Actually, they’re support units originally intended to function as an auxiliary arsenal for CR-E MARK VII... But development was halted when the division ran out of funds. They’re now just a smaller-scaled version of their parent design--the result of desperate salvaging and a terrible naming sense. By itself, a single mini unit isn’t threatening. But when they get together, these little robots are a true menace, sneaking small rocks into their snowballs that can give unfortunate Heroes a brief STUN STATUS. Wow, did they all just multiply by two? Better shake off that dizziness before more of them hit you! What else do they do? Absolutely nothing! But don’t let your guard down; they’re smarter than they look! These mini units may often wait for an opportune moment to execute a COMBO with their parent unit. After all, defending the parent is the basis of their programming.

FOUR ♙

Despite having been in charge of the Heroes for less than a month, Lisbrand manages to seamlessly blend her attacks into their attempts to disable the CR-E MARK VII and its tiny lackeys. It’s almost as though she’s been watching you. She does seem to be at the Hall of Glory a lot, even if she hasn’t given a lot of orders so far…

Her attacks are measured and pinpoint-precise, crashing through the robot’s joints and hidden mechanisms with an efficiency almost as devastating as the force of the literal avalanches it was unleashing earlier. Finally, the MARK VII yawls backwards, arms pinwheeling comically, and one of its legs folds the wrong way… sending it to a crashing halt. The battle is done, the day is won!

“It’s a miracle this is only the MARK VII… But this is what you get for skimping on your tests.”

Blanc’s soldiers, despite knowing they’ve lost, immediately burst into a thunderous round of cheering. Some of them have even thrown their dignified guard hats into the air. Yells of, “Go Heroes!” and somewhat less appropriate hollers of, “I’m sorry, please marry me!” ring out from the crowd. The snowball match (if it could still be called one at all) is over and the bad blood is miraculously gone in a cloud of burnt circuitry and adoring gazes not quite directed towards our Heroes. It’s time to return home victoriously to Wednesday’s dinner of mutton stew and meat dumplings. Your loving floor nannies will approach shortly, carrying first aid and other necessities. Even they begin showering you with affection!

The Prime Minister appears to be ready to give the Heroes a congratulatory speech, but Lisbrand quickly interrupts to remind him about some business he needs to attend to. In the middle of speaking to the Prime Minister, she raises a hand to excuse herself, takes out her revolver and shoots at a screeching stray bat in one fluid motion. Although the bat falls, its body is nowhere to be found. What’s a bat doing in the arena, anyway?

After blowing the smoke from the barrel of her gun and returning it to its holster with a flourish that looks oddly deliberate considering her usual reserve, Lisbrand turns to the Heroes.

“I suppose some congratulations are in order. Nothing ever goes as planned on the battlefield—and that’s something you should be taking with you into the dungeons if you want to come out again. Prime Minister, if you would please, keep it short.”

“Congratulations! It was a victory hard fought and well won. I hope it was as fun for you as it was for the audience. Let’s do this again next year!”

Comments

ANGRY MANA CLUB

[oneirism]

[With how hectic this entire day was, Lapis has only seen glimpses here and there of people she knows - mainly too concerned with trying to avoid being crushed by the robot.

So when she spots Tieria, her automatic reaction is to see if he's alright, even if they don't really know each other well. Gotta look out for her fellow Heroes! And nobody can escape from the mother henning]

- Ah, Tieria! Are you alright?

[buildyourworld]

[ He perks up when he heard his name, although he hesitate for a moment to recalls hers, being exhausted from the dungeon run and babysitting equally exhausting teammates ( namely Sion Astal ). ]

Lapis. [ Although he's still standing, surprisingly despite wearing stiletto heels the entire run, he's very clearly hanging by the last of his energy. He's tired, his feet feel like they could crumbles apart at any time. ]

I'm fine. [ Or so he says. ]

[quaria]

[ Tieria, you're not fooling anyone...

Setsuna approaches shortly, though not really looking any better. He lets out a tired sigh once he stands beside his brother-in-arms, though perks up when he realizes that Lapis is here. He nods his head to her as a greeting.

He'd say something more, but he simply closes his eyes and very gently leans against Tieria's shoulder. Mana, give him mana... ]

[oneirism]

[Lapis doesn't seem bothered by the hesitation, if only because she can see how exhausted he looks. And how exhausted Setsuna looks when he appears, giving him a nod in return before her brow furrows.

Then there's a quick glance down and she notices the shoes, almost wincing in sympathy. Yeah, not looking okay at all.]

... You don't look fine. Neither of you. Do you guys... want any mana? [Of course, she's exhausted as well, but she's gotten used to hiding it. And then directed at Tieria:] And do you want to borrow my boots? Heels like that are murder on the feet after a while.

[Her boots were cheap ones and are a bit too big for her, so they should fit Tieria.]

[buildyourworld]

[ Setsuna's gesture is very much appreciated and Tieria reaches for Setsuna's hand in return. He knows more than anyone how exhausted Setsuna must be, to use a mobile weapon he's not familiar with to battle that colossus robot on top of making sure everyone stays alive. Tieria would rather have a round two of Taklamakan Battle than this. At least, they'll be in their Gundam...

But for now, he's going to try and find a good spot to rest. ]

We all need mana... [ All including those who exits the dungeon with them. Most of them looks about as bad or worse than Setsuna and Tieria. ]

It's fine, you need your boots too. I'll manage...

[dualized]

[This battle seemed to bring out the best in them, however it had not been easy and had taken a great toll on all of them. Although it had been a meaningful exercise, Marie was just happy it was over. Her posture was a little slumped, and her face pale. Even so, she was grateful. But she looked up when she noticed Tieria and Setsuna had met up with someone.

Although she'd met a lot of people since her arrival, she didn't remember meeting this girl. Putting on the best smile she can manage, she nods.]

Is this a friend of yours?

[sunderings]

Lady Fathalla— [ Sion's voice sounds from beside Marie, and he is, perhaps, the most vibrant of the group—or rather, the most vibrant seeming. The veneer of a smile is something which he knows by route, and his only shines all the more brightly now that his exhaustion is starting to catch up with him. Still: ] —is in the business of rescuing poor, lost souls, so I'm not at all surprised to see that she is acquainted with these two.

[ Voice lilting lightly with a good-natured tease, Sion does what he can to lift the spirits of his team, bowing his head first to Lapis, and then to Marie...! ]

Here. [ Extending an arm, Sion lifts his hand, holding it out in the very middle of group. ] Everyone's hands in the center, please. A lack of mana is remedied easily enough.

[oneirism]

[Lapis takes a glance behind Tieria, blinking at the group of rather... exhausted looking people. She's guessing that they were all focused on fighting the robot.

Though she looks about ready to argue about the boots, since she isn't the one stuck wearing stilettos in this weather! But Marie's appearance stops her from the mother henning concerned arguing. She manages a small smile in response, her lineface turning almost awkward when she asks if she's their friend.]

... Well, I - [And there's Sion, and her expression quickly turns almost faintly sheepish at his explanation. But she does at least smile a bit more at the tease, quickly turning to Marie to introduce herself:] Just Lapis is fine, though.

[It looks like she's familiar with Tieria and Setsuna, so maybe she's from the same world too. She makes a mental note to ask the other girl later, instead faintly surprised at how... bright Sion is right now. Though considering how he was when they met, that actually shouldn't be too surprising at all.]

Shouldn't we find somewhere for them to sit down, though? [But she does still tentatively hold her hand out - at least wanting to offer some mana right now.]

[quaria]

[ To answer Marie properly, Setsuna nods his head to acknowledge that Lapis is indeed an ally. Sion is really something, though... Despite being literally shocked and flung earlier on, he still looks perfect. Is this person some sort of television star? Of course not, but he might as well be.

Setsuna glances towards Lapis again after hearing Sion's instruction, then uses his free hand to reach over to hold hers. His other hand returns a hold on Tieria's. ]

[buildyourworld]

[ He was going to introduce Marie to Lapis when Sion interrupted, so much for that. Tieria's expression immediately sours upon Sion's entrance. While Lapis and Setsuna follows Sion's instruction, Tieria instead breaks away and walks off from the party. He's not going to stand there with them, blocking the exit for other heroes, who are likely as tired as them. ]

[quaria]

[ T-Tieria...

Setsuna has noticed for a while now that Tieria always seems to get really mad whenever he's with Sion. What could've happened between them? He hasn't seen Tieria this upset at someone since Saji. He feels his other hand freed after his brother-in-arms walk off...

But he didn't want to leave him alone, his mana is still really low. That's why he bows in apology to the group, then lets go too in favor of chasing the older Meister.

... Angry Mana Replenishment Club should probably go after them, too. ]

[sunderings]

My, my. [ —there is a sigh upon his lips, a distinct look of apology cast to both Lapis and Marie. ] I wonder what it is I could have done to upset him?

[ He has a notion, of course, and with the mana-link between three gone (it had been much too childish of Tieria, to break it!), all that's left to do is move with the exodus of Heroes from the arena. ]

There are times when I think he needs to be looked after, most of all.

[ And though Sion's voice is quiet, his smile is no less flawless for it when he turns to the remnants of their party, ready to depart if they are! ]

Shall we, then? [ Then, a hum of afterthought: ] I believe we've just been presented with a new rescue mission.

[dualized]

Y-yes, let's go with them.

[Although she doesn't know Tieria to be an angry person, she has learned that during these times it's best to follow along and not push things to hard. Although she does offer Sion a small bit of encouragement while they walk.]

I don't think he means badly by it. If anything, I think he's worried about all of us.

[Some of them had pushed themselves harder then it was wise after all...]

[oneirism]

[Lapis is only able to blink as Tieria storms away, with Setsuna right behind him. Furrowing her brows slightly as she glances between Sion and Tieria for a moment, before she nods as well.

Lapis is quiet as they walk, listening to Marie before humming thoughtfully, focusing her eyes on the two other members of the group up ahead.]

... But I'm not sure if walking away like that was the best course of action. Not when he's clearly exhausted.

[Though she can't really judge, since she wasn't around when they were fighting. So she focuses on the main concern, which is catching up to those two before one of them falls over from exhaustion or something. Which is why she decides to call out to them;]

Guys, wait a second! [And despite how quiet Lapis tends to be, her voice carries surprisingly well.]

[remotecontrols]

[ Regene looks on from behind. He may have missed most of it but he has an idea of what's going on. His gaze shifts from the group, to his twin. Tieria... He hopes to catch his eye for a moment and implore him to cooperate with a look. Then he turns his attention to Lapis when he catches up with her. ]

Hello again. So you've met the others.

[buildyourworld]

[ He's aware of Setsuna and the rest of the party following after him when he walked away, not caring that they most likely misunderstood his reasoning. Once he found a good enough spot that is not blocking everyone else's exit but is spacious enough to fit 9 persons, he sits down against a big tree. ]

Here will do, we won't be blocking anyone.

[ He nods at Regene but he continues to ignore Sion in favor of massaging his sore ankles. ]

[quaria]

[ Oh, so that was it. Setsuna's relieved that it wasn't because Tieria wanted to avoid them. (He's still not sure why he's always mad at Sion, though.) After catching up with the other Meister, he sits next to him and offers his hand again.

While waiting for Tieria to take it, Setsuna glances towards the others as he waits for them to arrive. ]

[oneirism]

- Ah, hi again, Regene. [Her attention quickly shifts to him once he catches up to her, her expression softening as she gives him a nod. Though her focus soon goes back to Tieria, her shoulders sagging in relief when he goes to sit down against the tree.

Okay good, they're both sitting down now. Really, she was more worried about one of them tumbling over rather than Tieria being mad at Sion and storming off for whatever reason it is. Though her steps start to slow a bit, actually unsure if it's okay to join them - the last time she was with a large group of people that weren't all ghosts was... Never, actually.

So this is a social situation she has zilch experience in - not that she lets her awkwardness show, beyond how she seems to have clasped her hands together and started fidgeting a bit.]

[sunderings]

[ So no rescue is necessary, then: out of sheer stubbornness alone, Tieria walks on, designating a tree as home base. It's rather silly, in Sion's opinion, for the man to not only push himself, but the others as well, a little too much too soon after exiting the dungeon. Really, if they'd all held their hands in the circle for but a moment, they might have had energy enough to make it far beyond a frost-covered tree, and back to Hero Hall instead.

But alas...!

Sion neatly comes to a stop beside Lapis, and the way she clasps her hands together does not escape his eyes, no more than Marie's poor complexion had—true, everyone is strong in their own right, but by virtue of who he is, Sion cannot help but be concerned for them, the worry manifesting in an expression of the physical: a graceful extension of his arm to Marie (for the boost of mana exchange!), and a gentle hand resting atop Lapis' shoulder, steadying. ]

I'm glad we were able to make it here together.

[ Softly, he hums, seeming not to notice the way he's pointedly ignored by a certain someone. ]

Regene, is it? [ Golden eyes flicking to the sixth party of the group, Sion isn't at all hesitant to offer a warm smile. ] Forgive me, for making introductions only just now, but my name is Sion. Sion Astal, and this most humble King would like to thank you all for fighting beside him.

[ A glance, then, to Marie: ] And the Lady, for returning my sword to me.

[dualized]

[No, perhaps it wasn't the best in his state- although none of them were much better off. Still, she thought Sion said it best. She too was simply glad they were able to make it here together; gratefully accepting the arm held out to her. Although she'd had her concerns, they'd managed to work well as a team even if they didn't all know each other that well. That was something to be proud of in this situation. They had made it work and in the process she felt like she learned a little about the people she'd fought with. A little unconventional perhaps, but she'd readily call any of them 'friend' after the ordeal they went through together.]

Ah- yes. There wasn't much time earlier... my name is Marie Parfacy.

[It's funny, establishing camaraderie before they'd even exchanged names, but-- that's just how it happened, in a natural way. Even Regene had played an important part in winning the battle, and any unease she had about the Innovade was put to rest. At Sion's thanks, she blinked. She hadn't forgot returning Sion's sword either, although it wasn't something she thought much of.]

Oh no, I'm just glad you weren't hurt.

[remotecontrols]

[ Some appreciation is nice. Even if he wasn't up there wailing on the giant robot, he did his part. He's glad to have been able to provide support. Sion is acknowledged with a nod of his head. Tieria's behavior has him interested. Without the ability to read him as usual, he can't tell exactly what he's feeling. ]

Yes, Regene Regetta. And I must say that's an impressive sword you've got there.

[buildyourworld]

[ While everyone is getting acquainted, Tieria is quietly massaging his ankle upon taking Setsuna's offered hand. In fact, he's so quiet that by the time everyone settled close to the spot he had chosen, Tieria has passed out where he's seated.

Even if he said nothing of it, for Tieria who had to relied heavily on a pair of weapon that has no offensive ability on top of fending off enemies in the good old ways, he has long been more than exhausted. It's purely out of stubbornness than he hasn't fainted yet...

But now that everything has more or less been taken care of, the relieve he feels make it easy for him to slip into unconsciousness. ]

[quaria]

[ Tieria's silence is worrying... And Setsuna's worries are confirmed once the older Meister passes out in front of him. Tieria's weight falls onto him, which he doesn't mind but — his own mana is spent too, and he's rather tired himself after all.

When Setsuna could normally easily lift a person, his overall tire disallowed him from lifting Tieria by himself. He looks at the others in hopes that they'll arrive soon and assist. For now, he allows the older Meister to rest against him so their mana would continue to exchange. ]

[oneirism]

[The hand on her shoulder is a surprise, but that only shows with how she tenses for a brief moment, before relaxing again and giving Sion a brief smile in response. Peeking over at the others and listening to them introducing themselves - she's guessing they must've been too busy robot fighting to talk. So she turns her attention back to Setsuna and Tieria, only to tense again when she notices that Tieria has now passed out.]

- Tieria! [Any awkwardness is pushed aside as she quickly hurries over, forgetting about her own exhaustion as she crouches besides him and Setsuna, sighing quietly in relief when she realizes he's just passed out. Taking a moment to glance at Setsuna to see if he's alright, before placing a gentle hand on Tieria's shoulder to help with the mana exchange - gold eyes flicking back at the rest of the group.]

... I think we're gonna need to carry him back.

[sunderings]

Indeed.

[ When Tieria slumps, blanketing Setsuna's shoulder in his unconsciousness, Sion can hardly call himself surprised—it had only been a matter of time, after all, until one such member of their company popped the proverbial cherry (so to speak!), and claimed the title of first to pass out. But Tieria is in good hands, for Setsuna's shoulder is steady, and Lapis' touch is gentle, and there are others, still, who would tend to their fallen comrade as surely as...!

Sion chuckles, with a shake of his head, glancing toward the two beside him. ]

Lady Marie, Regene, it is an honor— [ Overly formal, the sentiment may be, but it rings all the more true for it. ] —and it would seem that we are to band together again in order to carry our fallen friend.

[ Amused, is he? Yes. For both Marie's benefit and his own, Sion keeps his arm linked with the Lady's own as he walks with a slow, measured step toward the three beneath the tree. ]

...does he often make a habit of this?