plenilunium: (quivered)
[personal profile] plenilunium
Has anybody been on the beach lately? There's a lot of those mossatee babies. They were so cute! I was helping them get back into the water and their parents showed me this spell called inspirioss? And suddenly mind was so clear! I had been wanting to write a song but I couldn't do anything about it but then after the mossatee used that spell, it was really easy to just come up with the music and lyrics! 🎼🎵🎶🎸

They gave me the spell but they told me that I have to learn to turn into them and I do have animal magic but turning into animals is so hard. I'm working on it! I have somebody help me but until then...

I guess I wanted to know if anybody knows how to do it? Turn into the mossatees, I mean! I could teach you the spell and you could cast it on me! If you wouldn't mind. 🙏🙏🙏 It's just such a useful spell if you're an artist and I wouldn't mind sharing it with other artists. We should all help each other out. 🤝
glossophobia: (dhbat (6))
[personal profile] glossophobia
[ He probably shouldn't be making this a video, but every day is an endeavor for him to get better at public speaking, so at least it'll be worth it in the long run. Maybe. ]

I... um, h-hello.

[ Rosho's never actually spoken on the network before. It's glaringly obvious. He fidgets. Then fidgets again. ]

I wanted to ask about a problem— ah, or, not really a problem, it's just. I'm not sure what to call it.

[ For those who happen to have animal magic you can hear a faint voice in the background:

RORO! ]


S-so, normally my magic is alchemy. And, I have... death magic too. But since I teach, usually, I help with alchemy practice. At the school. Except when I went to work I couldn't use it anymore. Alchemy I mean.

[ The voice is getting a little louder and more persistent:

RORO! RORO, LISTEN LISTEN!! ]


Instead as I went to work I noticed that, that something was weird. Animals, I... I guess I can hear them now. That's animal magic, r-right?

[ RORO! RORO! RORO!

Rosho trembles, but it isn't from his anxiety this time, as something that looks like a ferret begins crawling up his shoulder. And then there's another one on the other shoulder. And now another one is crawling up the front of his sweatervest. And then there's one on his head, and all of them are making the same chittering sound to those without animal magic, but they're all speaking at once.

RORO RORO, LISTEN LISTEN! TALK TALK, FRIEND! WE FRIEND! SCARY SCARY, GO AWAY! NO SCARE!

They're now trying to climb down his arms in order to get at the communicator he's using, sensing that it's the cause of his stress. Even if the kuda-gitsune are meddlesome chatterboxes, they're still very protective of him. Too bad Rosho does not share their sentiment and honestly looks like he's going to lose his shit in seconds as he talks between grit teeth. ]


H-has anyone's, magic, just... suddenly changed like this? And...

Are all the animals I can talk to, going to be this loud and annoying...?
nocts: (!2)
[personal profile] nocts
Would Lady of the Lake be offended if I set up a tent at the shore and fished for, I dunno, days? I don't want her to curse me.

Wait, are there any fish in the lake to begin with?

Is there a chance I fish up a storm in form of some kraken? Or mermaid? I don't want to hurt mermaids.
grylls: (mad skills)
[personal profile] grylls
[ Blue = Riou, Green = Jean. ]

[ The video starts with Riou's usual 10 second intro with a rap song over Riou doing wilderness clips, then goes right into a voice over as the video pans over Camelot City (how did that footage even happen? His Nobusuma helped.) ]


Today on Hama Survivor, we face the dangers of the urban jungle and explore how to survive them. Guest Jean Kirstein of the Scout Regiment has volunteered to help us learn what to do in the face of kidnapping. Over the course of the next two weeks, I will kidnap Kirstein while he goes about his life to demonstrate scenarios which you can get out of with the right skillset.

[ This is the first Jean has heard of this, of course. Jean’s face clearly shows that this is news to him as he looks surprised or shocked or both at the same time.]

You’re going to what and how long now?

[ Riou just moves on without explaining beyond that. ]

Get ready to become a Survivor.



[ The video cuts out with a swipe to the first scenario, in which Jean is jumped by Riou behind a building and secured with a gag and handcuffs. Riou doesn’t say anything, instead letting Jean react so he can observe what to correct. ]

[Jean had actually attempted to be on his guard for a while, but not knowing when Riou would actually make his move made that really hard so he’s really caught off guard. And embarrassed because this is not the most flattering situation to be in, even if for a demonstration.

Besides, he doesn’t even know what handcuffs are! They look like the chains they used for Eren but more simple and he’s never had to wear those so how does Riou expect him to escape from those? They’re not coming off even if he’s using strength against them. He does try, at least. But apparently the power of just being annoyed at them doesn’t work. And without hands the gag is going to stay on too, so double great.]


Kirstein has been fully subdued because he was not prepared. Standard handcuffs use the same ratchet-style latch. All you need is an opened bobby pin to escape. Pull the plastic ends off the pin and stick the bobby pin in the keyhole and bend it one way. Take it out and repeat, bending it the other way to create a 90 degree angle in your pin. You can then insert this into the hole against the ratchet to release your wrists. With practice, you can do this behind your back as well. If you do not have access to small metal objects, you can use a slower no-tool method by binding the chains between the cuffs up by rotating the chain around itself. Rub it against the wall to get rid of any oil to make this easier. It may take some time, but you will eventually be able to pry the chain open in about an hour’s time depending on your personal strength.

[Sadly, Jean doesn’t have small metal objects with him so the long way it is. At least he’s not that weak so it shouldn’t take that long… and at least the actual video of it can be time lapsed so it’s not actually an hour long. Jean would have preferred the quicker method but what can you do (note to self, start carrying around metal objects).]



[ It’s night time in the second scenario, and it’s a flurry of movement in which Jean ends up flipped on his back and then stuffed into a carriage trunk. His hands and ankles are ziptied. ]

Isn’t this going a bit too far? [Being stuck in a carriage trunk and not having his hands to work with… or legs. With yet another weird thing Jean’s not familiar with. Really, this is what he gets when he doesn’t go out on walks with Mikasa sometimes.] Where do you even come up with these things.

[Knowing how to kidnap people this well… scary.]

Though the details are classified, I have dealt with a number of groups who have utilized hostages and these are common techniques. Work the locking bar to the space between your wrists if possible by grabbing the end with your teeth and tightening it to center as much as possible. Reach out as far as you can with your wrists at as wide of an angle as you can hold them. Elbows out, shoulders in, and slam your wrists against your sternum. This technique works with duct tape as well. Once your wrists are freed, pull your shoelace out of your shoe and feed it around your ankle ties. Rub back and forth against the zip tie while spreading your feet as far apart as you can and the friction will weaken the zip tie until you are able to break it yourself. Carriages often contain a compartment that has a jack for changing wheels underneath the fabric, so look around for that first. You can jack the trunk open easily from within. If not, there is an emergency release hidden underneath the fabric inside of the trunk near the handle. Pry the fabric up behind the handle area and you can unlatch the lock from inside the trunk.

[The space is kinda small for any of that, but not too small, at least. There’s the sound of shuffling and a few ‘Ouw’ as he works … and then an even bigger ow at the end. Sure, he figured it would hurt and he’s kinda used to pain but it was still painful.]

Stupid plastic traps… [Hey, at least it takes him relatively less time than the handcuff thing did! Now to look around to find a jack and to get the damn trunk open… or an emergency hatch whichever comes up first.

It’s the emergency hatch. At least this was a bit easier than the previous predicament… he sighs as he finally gets the trunk open.]




[ Having come at Jean a couple of times now, Riou is escalating his capture methods so that Jean doesn’t get too used to him and learn to fight back. This video starts with him sniping him with a tranquilizer-laced rubber bullet from on top of a building. When Jean wakes up, he’ll be bound to a chair with elaborately tied rope in what appears to be some kind of meat locker. ]

[Ah, Jean’s bad for thinking Riou’d come at him and thinking that next time he’d fight him. Of course this would happen at some point. Well, at least being tied to a chair isn’t unfamiliar to him… though the guys who did that back then were sloppy and idiots in general. This… was definitely a lot harder to even begin to take off. Besides, the place was uncomfortable. How did he get permission to use a place like this…. Maybe trying to squirm his way out of the ropes would do something. Well, it ends up looking like he’s mostly wiggling in his place. The previous kidnappers really were sloppy…]

Kirstein does have the right idea for rope. The best case scenario, you can cooperate by holding your fists upward so the top of your fingers are facing your captor’s face while they tie. This gives you slack once they’ve finished tying and you can turn your wrists back and forth to loosen the ties. Ropes are simple, and with a little effort, Kirstein will escape.

[ Which he’ll film happening, but he also booby trapped the exit, something you can do in isolated buildings. :D So when Jean tries to escape, he’ll find himself pulled up by a rope snare and hanging upside down from the ceiling by his feet! Double-capture with rope! ]

Good to know I’m finally doing something remotely right… [They are rather easy. Lucky him. At least now he can just get out of this weird place and leave the cleaning up for Riou (as a petty revenge).

Eeeeexcept not.]
WOAH AAH! [Up he goes :) ] WHAT NOW?!

When in isolated buildings, watch out for booby traps upon escape. Any professional will have a secondary security system if they feel comfortable leaving their victim alone. If caught in a snare trap without a knife and having potentially injured yourself in your initial escape attempts, you’re in trouble. I recommend sewing a pocket to the inside of your boot for a razor blade for situations like this, as a pro’s secondary trap will likely alert guards to your presence, particularly if you scream like Kirstein.

[Jean blushes at that last remark. He admits he probably should have been more careful or at least not scream on top of his lungs. At least this wasn’t a real situation. At least Jean wasn’t likely going to be kidnapped by anyone else other than Riou (... he hopes).]

Well I don’t have a knife so please get me down…

[ Riou just addresses the camera to end the video instead of getting him down. ]

Now you and Kirstein both know better methods to escape capture. These techniques hurt, but are better than the alternative when your life depends on it. It’s up to you to survive until the next video.
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[personal profile] inthebuilding
I am seeking professionals of the following:

- Photographer (Fashion or Concert)
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If you fall under the category of anything listed above and are currently seeking part-time or contract work, please feel free to leave a comment below with both samples of your work as well as your resume. Thank you.
corruptedsave: (Hold these secrets inside me)
[personal profile] corruptedsave
[At first the shot is of something green and yellow striped before an "oh" is heard and the visuals become blurry as the device is moved to show...

A kid, probably no older than 12, with short brown hair and crimson eyes who has a slight smile on their face before they actually talk.]


So, this place is certainly something isn't it? Also, I'm just wondering if anyone here knows how to care for a goat, since I seem to now be in possession of one.
rustyhonesty: (This is our story)
[personal profile] rustyhonesty
[Jean is just holding the device is enough to show up on the screen without the screen shaking too much. Nothing too special.]

This is more personal curiosity than anything too important but I wanted to ask how many of us have some sort of military experience?

[Yeah, he's sixteen and asking about military stuff. Really normal.]

Military isn't really something I feel like we need here, with the knights and all, but military skills are something I would very much like to keep up with.

Of course I do train with my girlfriend, but interacting with different sorts of military types is important too.
capitalismkills: (Default)
[personal profile] capitalismkills
Um, sorry to bother everyone but uh
is there someone with cognitive magic who would do the one race with me
it's um important
I can't say why

sorry for the intrusion
disasdeer: (pic#13591008)
[personal profile] disasdeer
Recommendations for what to do with shed antlers, go.

Can they be used for magic? Weapons? Something like that. I've heard they can make good chew toys for carnivores.

And before anyone asks: they are mine, not some deer in the woods. I did not go hunting down something and take its antlers.

Alright, folks, one more question:

What's your favorite food that doesn't include meat? I want to try some new things and am getting bored of the same-old.

2. [video]

Dec. 6th, 2020 06:07 pm
theskyaccepts: (cautious optimism)
[personal profile] theskyaccepts
[The video opens with Tsuna sitting in one of the rooms at the inn. He's leaning against a Griffin, who doesn't seem too upset with the situation. If anything, it's kind of nudging Tsuna's arm, looking for attention.

As for Tsuna, he seems thoughtful.]


Uh...so...I've, uh, never really used magic before. But I think I have elemental magic here...I don't know. It's mostly just been fire.

[He holds up his hand and a small flame bursts in his palm before engulfing the hand entirely. He sighs a little in regret]

I'm mostly just wondering how you turn it off. I'm going to have to wait until it stops burning now.

[There's a sense he has more to ask but he's just going to hold off for now.]
jurisprudence: it's within my original jurisdiction to tell you how stupid you are (SKEPTIC ⚖️ be judging like john marshall)
[personal profile] jurisprudence
Interesting — a few weeks ago a pack of charlatans sent people into the forest on a wild goose chase that purported to be a "quest", but now that the allegedly real ones have turned up, I find they aren't all that less absurd than the ersatz version. Chasing wild pigs, building snow sculptures...one almost wonders if we aren't all being mocked again.

More productively, I'm interested in finding a regular chess partner. I will provide the board; scheduling and location can be subsequently discussed. I would prefer someone with at least passing familiarity with the game, though I suppose lessons can be arranged for novices just as easily.

I find myself...in need of distraction, this time of year.

— M. Edgeworth



[OOC: If you're interested in doing quests with Edgeworth, feel free to use this post as a jumping-off point! He may not want to do them, but I sure do. Otherwise, have some network shenanigans!]
casaposa: <user name="proverbially"> (my relationship with the grim reaper)
[personal profile] casaposa
Has anyone figured out how to restore their original abilities yet? 

Hamon, magic-whatever you wish to call it. I refuse to accept it's gone for good.

[Guess who's cranky about losing his spicy breathing powers??]
getstoned: (I was lookin' for love when I lost it)
[personal profile] getstoned
hey, what's up my fellow mages?

what the fuck are we up to in a whole new world??

okay, so for my fellow animal magic users... we need a better name, how about beast warriors?
ANYWAY
how far have you gotten in using your abilities? has anyone tried turning into a dinosaur, because i gotta say i'm so fuckin' tempted my dudes

and like if i get stuck like that i guess i'm just camping out in the forest a bit, like whateverr right? let's push our limits!


[ Sitting on a log outside of Brocéliande, Jolyne pets her napping companion as she thinks what to do next after zipping up that post. Considering she didn't come from home she's not having the usual freak out, more like she's just thinking about how to go about looking for anyone she knows that might have made it here.

That bored scroll through posts before shutting off the device and looking down to the unicorn again. ]


You hungry there? What do you eat? Like... apples or carrots...? Shit I don't think I've ever wondered what a unicorn eats.

voice

Nov. 16th, 2020 03:02 am
rustyhonesty: (Silent)
[personal profile] rustyhonesty
I think I need some assistance. I've gained Animal magic as my type of magic. The problem is that my knowledge in animals is pretty limited. I didn't even know what sort of an animal my own familiar was until he told me.

So, would you tell me about what kind of animals you know of? It would help if you have a way of showing me what they look like... but just descriptions can probably carry me a long way.

I know basic farm animals, some forest animals and cats and dogs. I also remember otters from the previous place I was at. Oh and some birds.

[But that's pretty much it.]

Just assume I don't know something.
jurisprudence: he's so fucking stupid i can't NOT fuck him what the hell (FACEPALM ⚖️ fuck me this isn't happening)
[personal profile] jurisprudence
It has quickly become apparent to me that my office is in need of dire need of a bailiff. Accordingly, interested individuals should submit their credentials directly to me or inquire in person at the location below.

[Here he lists the street address of a public building at the edge of the city of Camelot, near the Dusklight Woods — presumably some sort of rural courthouse or administrative building that primarily services the farmlands to the north of the city.]

Be prepared to offer a concise but detailed explanation of how you would maintain order when presented with the following situations:

1) One (or several) wild chickens have been set loose in the arbiter's chamber.

2) A claimant has chained themselves to the the bar with a length of tow chain and refuses to unlock the same until their demand for satisfaction has been granted.

3) A claimant, impatient for their turn to be heard, has assaulted a fellow waiting claimant by striking them upside the head with a large gourd.

Serious applicants only.

— M. Edgeworth



[So Edgeworth has gotten himself a job in public service mediating disputes among the NPCs, Judge Judy-style. It, uh. Certainly is going, for him. Does he even have the authority to do hiring like this? Probably not. Is that going to stop him? Nope.]