[Streets of Avanthal] Another Year Past, Not Dead Yet (Open)

by **Viktor** on December 14th, 2010, 3:14 am

Timestamp
12th day of Winter, 510 A.V.
10 Chimes past the 12th Bell

It was that time of the year again, the one day where people were supposed to celebrate another year of the friendly bear known as Viktor in their lives. As he made his way through the hustle and bustle of the city of lights and color, he wondered about why people even celebrated birthdays. First off, it meant we were one year closer to the inevitable end. Second, shouldn't the mother be getting the praise? After all, they carried another person inside them for months on end, only to have to... The thought went unfinished as a glimmer on the ground caught his attention. He stooped over to pick up the source of the strangely alluring becon, only to fall face first into the snow. He pulled himself nito a seated position, laughing at his own foolishness. Or maybe it was one of the jokes he had overheard earlier. The real culprit was also responsible for his flushed cheeks, clumsier than usual movements, and an overwhelming urge to hug people. Thanks to a morning of drinking, the kelvic was out two gold mizas, and thoroughly intoxicated.

He managed to pull himself up while wiping snow from his face, a combination which almost threw him off balance and back to the ground yet again. He drew a few glances from passersby, but he was intent on getting to, somewhere? He didn't really have any set destination in mind, he just felt like he was supposed to be somewhere specific. He stumbled again, making it nearly ten feet before a tree kept him from falling via a trunk to the chest. He tried in vain to push himself back into a stable standing position, so he allowed himself to lean there for a moment, hugging the tree. "Thank you. You are a good tree." He slurred, finally pulling himself away and back on track. And so he continued through the streets, occasionally stopping to stare at something that caught his attention, or to fall in one direction or another, or in one case hug a rather startled stranger.

Side Note :

by **Adrain Skyglow** on December 14th, 2010, 4:32 am

Adrain grabs onto him not knowing who he is but could not stand watching an obvious drunk wobble into objects and desides to help him walk around."Hey there need help getting somewhere?" He says as his eyes turn a blue tint.

by **Viktor** on December 14th, 2010, 7:40 pm

The sudden restraint caught Viktor off guard, though he wasn't in any position to resist with any degree of success. He turned to see who had a hold on him but was stunned when he didn't see anyone immediately. It was only after looking down that he noticed the shorter man beside him. He didn't recognize him, but he was obviously a native, the faint purple hue of his hair confirmed that. "I think so. I don't really remember where I'm supposed to be, do you?" His expression was a bizarre combination of confusion and confidence. "Wait, I think it was that way!" He gestured with his free hand, his finger never settling on a single place. "I think someone is planning a surprise for me." He whispered, trying to hold a finger to his lips to indicate discretion, only to have it wind up somewhere over his left cheek. "It's my birthday today! And I'm not gonna let them surprise me, no sirree! I'm gonna surprise them!" He boasted, a smug grin lighting up his face. "The only problem is finding where they are. They are good at hiding, but I'm a hunter! Nobody can hide from my nose! I'm really a bear, but don't tell anyone, it's a secret too!" This time he actually managed to hold his finger in front of his mouth.

Viktor took a moment to examine the stranger. "Where is the rest of you? You are small like a child! Wait, you're not small, I'm a giant!" Panic shot through him like an arrow. He fumbled at his clothes which suddenly felt so stuffy and tight. "No, stop growing! I'm not supposed to be giant! How will I fit in the door? What if I step on someone?" His gaze fixated on the man who grabbed him, panic setting in again. "Get back! I don't want to step on you!" He cried, only succeeding in falling onto his rear once again. He pulled himself up enough to be able to see the stranger once again. "Great, I'm back to normal size, but now you are huge! Or did I shrink?" He allowed himself to lie down, staring up at the sky. "Now my tail hurts! Today is getting stranger by the chime." Hearty laughter erupted from the inebriated kelvic, though the cause was unclear, at least to himself.

Friendly advice :

by **Adrain Skyglow** on December 14th, 2010, 7:59 pm

Adrain chuckles as the scene goes on, the man seemed to be quite funny and drunken in mind and body." It seems like we have a growth problem here! Maybe we should surprise the surprisers by not letting them surprise you, I know a great place to sit and watch the city. So what do you think do you want to get surprised or sit and relax?" He motions in a direction to the right of the city where the land goes higher.

by **Chrystal** on December 16th, 2010, 1:07 am

Today was beautiful, it always was but today seemed even more so. Chrystal decided to take a walk. Beter to be part of it than just to admire it. She was lightly skipping in the snow, bearly pausing to tighten her coat around her body when a large figure hugged her from behind. She jumped, letting out a high pitched squeal when he was pulled off of her by another man. She listened in on thier conversation and her eyes changed to a deep tourquise, showing her amusment. "Happy Birthday!" She was in one of her happier, more playful moods. She giggled, hoping she didn't scare them with her sudden outburst, the big bear one seemed less than stable.

by **Emee** on December 16th, 2010, 1:47 pm

Emee had been standing in the street, moving around a bit not to freeze his feet, studying the mortals that walked around him. He didn't like the idea of being outside with people at day, not since he found out how he changed when Leth did not shine on this world. But he was curious to how this world had changed, if there still were good in the hearts of it's inhabitants. Since most people were outside at day, it was hard to study the people who lived in Avanthal, mostly the Vantha, at night. Guards also grew a bit suspicious to him walking around aimlessly in the streets as if he was waiting for something. Yet, despite his daily activities, he didn't sleep at night. He refused to let go of Leth, and much of the night he spent staring at the moon as it moved across the night sky.

He had been here for some time now, trying to talk to random strangers to discuss their view on such things as morals and laws. Animal cruelty and war. These were things he worried about, because he feared this world had changed to the worse. Some helped him with their opinions, bot others simply rejected him, thinking it was odd to see an Eypharian in Avanthal. Avanthal seemed like a good place though, despite the coldness. For now, he had started following and staring at a tall, young man. There was nothing out of the ordinary with his looks that had made Emee curious, but rather the strange manner of walking. He followed him out of worry, afraid that something had happened to him. He was out of distance to hear what he was saying, but he appeared to have stumbled into two other mortals. Emee had been standing still for a while now, just studying them. His feet were getting colder though, so he had started to slowly approach.

by **Adrain Skyglow** on December 16th, 2010, 9:45 pm

Adrain jumps out of shock from the woman's sudden yell and falls backwards onto the snow scared. It's then he realises that there is no harm to be done and stands back up brushing snow off his cloak. "You scared me half to death I'm very unstable when it comes to yelling." He says lifting his purple tinted hair out of his eyes, showing they are an iridecent purple, to look at the one who scared him."I do not believe we have met madam, I am Adrain of the Skyglow hold but you may call me Rain, might I ask of your name?" He says kindly as he bows letting his long hair touch the ground.

by **Viktor** on December 19th, 2010, 2:30 am

"Wait, how did you know it's my birthday?" Viktor questioned the woman he had unwittingly hugged. He threw an acusatory glare at the purple haired man who called himself Rain. "I told you not to tell! That's it, no more hugs for you!" Crossed arms emphasized his frustration as sat up. Within moments he forgot why he was angry and proceeded to pull himself back up to his feet. "I need to get to the place that I need to get to!" He stated before taking a clumsy step forward. "Unless, am I already there?" His confusion glued him to the spot. He caught a glimpse of an unfamiliar face approaching. A master of subtlety, Viktor blurted out, "You are brown." at the newcomer. As usual he felt awkwardly tall compared to those surrounding him, but there was something unusual about this stranger. "You, you..." His finger wavered in the direction of the young man. "You need a hug!" With a foolish grin lighting up his face Viktor stumbled forward, arms held wide for a friendly embrace.

by **Chrystal** on December 19th, 2010, 3:48 am

Chrystal looked down at the man worriedly before he got up and brushed himself off. You scared me half to death I'm very unstable when it comes to yelling. He swept the hair out of his iridescent eyes. I do not believe we have met madam, I am Adrain of the Skyglow hold but you may call me Rain, might I ask of your name? He seemed very proper and even more as he bowed. She blushed lightly as she returned his bow with a graceful curtsey. "Chrystal, Snowsong Hold, a plesure to meet you Rain." The big person turned and started to scold Rain, earning a slight giggle from her. The big one held an angered stand before the expression vanished and something caught his attention. It scared me half to death when he proceeded to yell and chase after something with open arms. "Does he always do this?" I didn't wait for an answer and began chasing after him. I was becoming worried about this one. How often does this happen?

by **Adrain Skyglow** on December 19th, 2010, 4:30 am

Rain stands back up brushing snow out of his hair and looks to see Viktor run off to some unseen force and Chrystal running after him."Hmm should I follow...or should i go to my special spot..."He decides to go watch the town and starts walking towards the hill.Adrain then looks back and changes his mind."Ok I'll follow them!" He says with a chuckle and runs after them hoping to see what will happen.