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Post by Shadowbringer on Apr 30, 2020 10:01:10 GMT -5
Seeing the parasitic dragon leeches leaving the dragons, Katsura ran around the destroyed Feast Hall checking on the ones that had calmed down from their rage. She pointed to a few of the vikings not doing much and yelled at them to go find more salt and to tell Hiccup about this.
She then looked for Zzyzx to make sure he was alright after the rampaging dragons interrupted them.
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Post by marauders627283377 on Apr 30, 2020 17:07:17 GMT -5
Zzyzx was with Krypton, who was keeled over from exhaustion, eyes fighting to stay open, but he could not stand.
"We must not be the only ones with this problem," he said after Katsura had approached him. He frowned sharply, looking at the mess. "Now what?"
(You wanna be the Chief for a bit? I can be the others)
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Post by Shadowbringer on Apr 30, 2020 17:18:27 GMT -5
(Sure, I'll probably make a mess of Hiccup, hahaha)
Kat looked around at the destruction. "We will need to get these dragons out of here and back to the stables where they can rest better, but let's give them a moment to regain a bit of strength back before doing that." She kept her distance from Krypton so he wouldn't feel threatened by her.
Hiccup was out by the stables looking over the small amount of damage that was caused by the dragons that had broken free from their Grimora induced rage.
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Post by marauders627283377 on Apr 30, 2020 19:12:48 GMT -5
"Come, friend," Zzyzx said softly to his dragon, coaxing him into sitting up. Krypton seemed to have lost most of his aggression from before for he stuck his head against Zzyzx's chest and rumbled low, almost as if he was scared and in need of his rider's comfort.
"That was ridiculous," Astrid said, stepping up and putting a hand on Hiccup's shoulder. "Something's got to give. These grimoras are taking over and they're not doing it alone, Hiccup."
"It's so obvious what's happening!" Snotlout huffed, stepping forward and pushing his way to the Chief.
"Yeah? And what's that, Snotlout?" Astrid said wearily.
"Uhhh," Snotlout said and backed off. "I'll let your Viking in Shining Gronckle Iron answer that."
Zzyzx, among other vikings, began to stir restlessly.
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Post by Shadowbringer on Apr 30, 2020 19:17:48 GMT -5
Katsura walked over to a Monstrous Nightmare and helped them get up slowly. It was clear all the dragons were wiped out. With a sigh, the young woman looked to her fellow vikings. "These dragons are still too tired to walk, let's let them rest here for a bit. If there is any spare food," she glanced at a few vikings known to have extra food on them, "we should let them eat."
Hiccup sighed and ran a hand through his hair. "I know, but we can't go riding off chasing someone or something without any leads. It would be pointless." He looked to his wife for any clue as to what could be causing the Grimoras to be attacking their dragons.
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Post by marauders627283377 on Apr 30, 2020 19:30:53 GMT -5
"Okay, that's fair," Astrid said with a heavy sigh, rubbing her forehead. She took to the crowd of demanding vikings and shouted over them. "Go home!"
Zzyzx, not daring to go against the Chieftess, looked at Katsura. "I have nowhere to go and I don't think your tribe trusts me to be alone---"
"We've got a great cell for you, ha!" Snotlout said and flicked Zzyzx on the arm.
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Post by Shadowbringer on Apr 30, 2020 19:37:01 GMT -5
Katsura sacked Snotlout. "Oi! You want to put him in a cell you have to get past me first!" Even if she wasn't as strong as some of the other vikings she could still hold her own against the egocentric Snotlout.
Hiccup gave Astrid a side smile. He then looked to Zzyzx with curiosity. "How did I not know about a visitor? Who-who are you?"
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Post by marauders627283377 on Apr 30, 2020 20:10:12 GMT -5
"My name is Zzyzx," he replied, giving the Chief a slight bow at the midriff, a common gesture of respect in his culture. "Katsura was kind enough to help after I had gotten lost."
Snotlout nudged Astrid. "Likely story. Hey, remember when we found Heather like that?"
"Snotlout!" Astrid snapped, elbowing him in the side. Snotlout let out a grunt of pain. "Forget that."
Zzyzx looked at Katsura, slightly intimidated by these vikings, who dressed nothing like his people nor spoke like his people. They carried around weapons as if it were a part of their attire and they spoke with such....authority.
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Post by Shadowbringer on Apr 30, 2020 20:14:45 GMT -5
Hiccup looked him over. "I see. Well, as long as you don't cause any trouble you are welcome here. And if Snotlout gives you any trouble just come talk to Astrid or I and we will put him in his place." He shot the stocky viking one of his serious looks.
Kat smiled. "Hey, you can stay with me for the time being."
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Post by marauders627283377 on Apr 30, 2020 20:58:31 GMT -5
Zzyzx looked over at Katsura gratefully. She had been kinder to him than anyone really and he had treated her less than respectfully.
"You don't have to stay," Astrid added after a moment of silence. "We all need rest. Go home, Kat."
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Post by Shadowbringer on Apr 30, 2020 21:01:53 GMT -5
Kat nodded. "Yes Chieftess. Come one Zzyzx." She waved for him to follow her back to her house.
It had been a long day for everyone, even Hiccup was tired. He turned and headed back to his own home.
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Post by marauders627283377 on Apr 30, 2020 21:11:55 GMT -5
Zzyzx followed Katsura to her hut, silent as ever but feeling slightly guilty for the way he had been treating her. Krypton curled up outside, still exhausted, and fell asleep.
"I just—thanks," he said to the female, giving her a tight-lipped smile. "For helping me."
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Post by Shadowbringer on Apr 30, 2020 21:16:30 GMT -5
Katsura smiled more. "No problem." She ran over to what looked like a small kitchen with a table and brought two of the stools over to the small fireplace the hut had. "Come sit, I'll make us some tea." She then headed back over to the kitchen and grabbed a kettle with water in it and placed it on a crude stove.
Asa peered through the window then moved closer to Krypton, trilling softly.
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Post by marauders627283377 on Apr 30, 2020 21:23:26 GMT -5
Krypton curled all three tails around himself before yawning. He opened his eyes blearily, looking at the other dragon with piercing eyes. He sniffed the air then rested his head back in the ground. It was a gesture of peace right now.
Zzyzx watched Katsura work swiftly for this must have been something she done regularly. He sat on the stool awkwardly before he cleared his throat.
"You have a nice home," he stated. "It is very new."
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Post by Shadowbringer on Apr 30, 2020 21:30:10 GMT -5
Asa trilled again and sat beside Krypton, extending a wing over the smaller dragon like a blanket.
"Thank you." Kat chuckled a little. "It wasn't always this new though. Many of the huts have been rebuilt. Hatchlings can be rambunctious little creatures."
She opened a cabinet and pulled out a woven basket with an assortment of dried leaves, all with a different scent. "What kind of tea do you like? Mother keeps us stocked on pretty much everything around here."
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Post by marauders627283377 on Apr 30, 2020 22:35:42 GMT -5
Zzyzx knit his eyebrows, looking at the different herbs with curiosity.
"Jasmine," he said, pointing to the one he recognized. "In my tongue, we call it yasīni."
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Post by Shadowbringer on Apr 30, 2020 22:41:05 GMT -5
Katsura nodded and grabbed the jasmine leaves and put them in a small pouch to steep in. "You have an interesting language. I am not familiar with it. Then again, I only know two languages myself."
When the tea was ready she brought over two cups and the kettle that had the tea in it. She set the cups down and poured Zzyzx a cup before she poured herself one and sat down.
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Post by marauders627283377 on May 7, 2020 10:33:15 GMT -5
Zzyzx hummed in surprise the moment the liquid brushed his lips.
"Where did you learn to make this?" he asked in awe. "It's amazing. We don't have this kind of stuff where I'm from!"
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Post by Shadowbringer on May 7, 2020 14:36:33 GMT -5
A small blush appeared on Katsura's face for a moment at the compliment. "I learned it from my mother. She made sure to teach me all about her home and culture." She took a sip from her cup and visibly relaxed.
"My mother is from a different land, I believe she said it was called Japan."
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Post by marauders627283377 on May 9, 2020 20:24:03 GMT -5
Zzyzx nodded but it was evident he was not as well educated as she. "I see. Er--why isn't she here or why aren't you there?"
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Post by Shadowbringer on May 15, 2020 5:57:35 GMT -5
"Oh, my mother is here. She usually stays with my father during the day and then is here for most of the dusk hours making food for us. She is a more reserved and quiet woman." Kat explained. "And I would go to her home land, but I like it here too much."
She took another sip of her tea before setting it down.
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Post by marauders627283377 on May 18, 2020 17:32:41 GMT -5
"Oh, I see," Zzyzx said and knit his eyebrows. "Are you sure I'd be welcomed?"
He had seen the size of these Vikings and it was frightening. He thought he was tall, but he certainly did not have the mass.
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Post by Shadowbringer on May 19, 2020 1:25:32 GMT -5
Katsura chuckled softly. "Of course you are welcomed here. You probably will see how small my mother is to my father in the morning. She gets up early to make us a really filling breakfast before she goes out on the fishing rounds with my dad."
She smiled and stretched on the stool before a yawn took her by surprise. "Oh wow, it sure is getting late."
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Post by marauders627283377 on May 21, 2020 19:31:11 GMT -5
Zzyzx hummed softly to himself and tapped his fingers on the desk.
"You're right."
Night came quickly but dawn came even quicker.
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Post by Shadowbringer on May 22, 2020 19:40:09 GMT -5
(just going to jump to the next day)
Katsura rolled over in her bed with a yawn. The smell of freshly made oatmeal wafted out of the kitchen below her room. With a quick stretch the young woman crawled out of bed and shuffled over to the stairs leading down to the main living area below.
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Post by wearyheart on May 25, 2020 16:08:14 GMT -5
(Hello  Is this still open for joining? If it is I'd love to!) |
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Post by Shadowbringer on May 26, 2020 16:49:08 GMT -5
(yes it is! Just jump on in with a character form)
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Post by marauders627283377 on May 26, 2020 16:57:33 GMT -5
Zzyzx had long left the inside of the hut, but was outside not too far off with his saddle bags thrown off to the side and their contents dumped. He was taking inventory, but when he heard movement and rustling from inside, he perked up.
"Crash-sura?" he called out by his new nickname for her. "Are you awake?"
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Post by Shadowbringer on May 26, 2020 17:40:27 GMT -5
Katsura rubbed her eyes sleepily as she poked her head out a side window. With another yawn she replied, "yeah, sort of. Give me a moment." Sounds of a stool falling over and the creak of the door let Asa know her rider was up and outside.
The Stormcutter trilled happily and leaped down from the roof of the hut, landing in an open space by the door.
Kat gave her dragon a quick pat on the head before she shuffled on over to Zzyzx.
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Post by marauders627283377 on May 26, 2020 17:54:17 GMT -5
"You are a deep sleeper," Zzyzx observed casually as he counted a bundle of dark green berries, recording the number in his notebook. "Your father told me to tell you the porridge is inside and ready."
His gaze swept over the clearing, where vikings were beginning to emerge from their own huts, stretching and yawning much like her.
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Is this still open for joining? If it is I'd love to!)
