You can make my heart fill up with sunshine [OPEN]

[nh2h]

Who: Wander, and you!
When: During A Little Match Girl and Breadcrumb Trail
Where: Around Menchik
What: Searching, finding, chasing, and frustration. It never hurts to help!
Rating: This rating has been Wanderized. There is none.


1. The Wild Duck Chase

[While Wander did not seek knowledge on curses to give little Alumina, he did volunteer to look for her pet duck. Thus began the Menchik-wide search for the forgotten fowl. Wander and his carrier, Wynona Wyvern, searched high and low.]

Heeere ducky. Quack quack quack!

[So they had little clues to go on, so what! They had each other and a positive attitude. Together, nothing could stop them!

"Help! Someone, please!"

Wander pulled sharply on Wynona's reins. Well, a little detour to help a person in need would not hurt. Thus, Wander and Wynona may run into you on several occasions: literally, when they were too focused with pursuing, or figuratively, when Wander cheerfully called out to attract attention to a little gadget shop as he meticulously organised cogs and gears.]

2. The Robomechasleepmodeatron

[Okay, so the quack quest still turned up nothing. So did his search for a few friends. But at least they have a map for the curious clue! They narrowed it down to such a tiny little circle, that clue should be found in no time at all. Wynona carried Wander atop her saddle as the two made their way into the depths of the city. When they reached their destination, Wander lowered the map, revealing the twisting roads that wound above and around the buildings. This hunt looked more like a maze. Still, Wander cheerfully smiled at the Hero they had partnered with.]

Where shall we start, buddy? The map says if we go left here, there's a delicious pie shop just around the corner. And to the right, there's a museum! [He squealed.] I bet they got all kinds of neat gadgets in there!

3. The Robomechagoneatron

[The animals felt it first. A disturbance in the distance grew closer. Birds flew off in a wild panic while rodents scurried for shelter. Then, the ground quaked, water trembled, and machinery hissed and whirred.]

Watch out!

[Wander screamed as the heavy automaton stormed through the city. How could something so bulky move so fast?! Unfortunately, its grace was exactly as one would expect from its form. That was why Wander clung onto the fleeing robot, steering it as best as he could. It was not a perfect plan, nor a very effective one. Wander looked more like an orange cape than a pilot in this situation.]

The Wildcard

[You know how this goes! PM if you'd like to plot out a personal starter!]

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wild duck chase

[soulshift]

[ The cry came from a poor woman corned by thugs - a typical situation in a city. Fortunately, Irisviel was on the scene. Her bracelets were aglow with mana and the woman seemed to be comforted by the sight of her but the odds were not great. One Irisviel vs Five Thugs. Not a great matchup. Not to mention that Iri wasn't the best combatant in the world either. ]

I'm giving you one chance to leave peacefully!

[ She declared, but as she did the alleyway seemed smaller and narrower than she first thought. ]

Peacefully? Not until we've grabbed everythin' you have.

[ One of the thugs raised his knife threateningly. ]

I repeat - peacefully and nobody will get hurt!

[nh2h]

Iri, is that you?! It's me, Wander!! Remember me?

[Behind the thugs, Wander waved excitedly at Irisviel. Did he not notice the knife?]

We went into that library together, I wore this hat, and I'm this tall, and—GASP!

[Yes, he did say gasp instead of gasping. Now did he notice the knife?!]

Is that you, Noah??

[Wander suddenly shook one of the thug's hand, and quite vigorously. So much so, that he shook the knife right out of his hand.]

Well ain't that a co-winky-dink! I just met your grammaw yesterday. She is a lovely woman, by the way. Showed me your baby pictures! I'd know those pretty eyes anywhere!

[soulshift]

Wander?

[ Of course, of all the people to help out in this situation... it would be the Wander. Still, despite his unusual method of getting things done - things did get done.

Irisviel is still caught off guard though, and the poor woman with her looks more confused than anything else. The thug on the other hand, is so perplexed that his hand is being shaken that he doesn't pay much heed to his knife clattering on the floor. His companions, were similarly held at bay. ]

Uhhhhhh...

[ The woman with Irisviel turned her head to her while watching this scene. ]

Does he do this often?

Yes... though it's not bad when he does. Hello Wander!

[ And she waves at him. ]

[nh2h]

[Wander drew the thugs' attention to him with his tendency to speak with such wide gestures.]

And I see you're hanging with all your friends here, Noah! Pardon my rudeness Allow me to introduce myself. Salutations! Folks around these parts—and also in a galaxy far, far away—call me Wander! Nice to meet y'all!

[Wander shook the individual group members' hand and he tipped his hat to each of them, giving them each a personal word of kindness.]

Ooh, I like the way you shake a hand! Lovely hair! You smell nice! That's a handsome hat you're wearing!

[soulshift]

[ The thugs were so taken aback that Wander wasn't being threatened by them, that they seemed rather... sheepish. They happily shook his hand in turned and murmured their thanks in turn. Irisviel was stunned, as always. Being nice to this people actually worked? ]

Boss, should we go?

[ said one of them sheepishly as they looked at one another. ]

Yeah... thanks little buddy.

[ The one named Noah looked at Wander, gave him a nod and started shuffling away, gesturing for his group to follow them. They didn't even bother taking their knives and weapons with them, dropping them rather ungracefully as they walked away. ]

[nh2h]

See you later, fellas!

[He cheerfully waved them goodbye. Once they were gone, he turned around and began cleaning up the knives and weapons.]

Well they seemed like perfectly nice gentlemen! [He took his hat off and deposited the weapons in there.] I sure am happy to see you again, Iri! And this lovely lady next to you must be the one that was calling for help, right? Nice to meet you, miss! I'm sure you've heard this before, but folks call me Wander. Is there anything else I can help you fine folk with?

[While he shook her hand, he winked at her. The only one left that did not get a handshake was Irisviel. However, she did not get a handshake. Instead, he opened his arms wide to hug her.]

[soulshift]

[ Iri graciously accepts Wander's hug, hugging him back. She was grateful for the help and grateful to see a familiar face. The woman she was helping had accepted the handshake with a firm grip. ]

I can't thank you both enough for your help. I normally travel unarmed, but now perhaps I should consider carrying something small...

[ She nods her head and offers the woman a smile. ]

Of course. Nothing wrong with that.

[ And then she turns her attention to Wander. ]

Were you investigating the clues as well?

[nh2h]

Knowing you're safe is all the thanks I need. Just remember: a little nice makes naughty think twice!

[Wander's carrier, Wynona, peeked around the corner and now certain the danger had left, she returned to Wander's side. He emptied the weapons into the saddlebag and placed his hat back atop his head.]

We sure are! Wy and I have also been looking for little Alumina's pet duck. Say, would either of you two have glanced a gander around these parts?