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Post by Zenjesi on Jul 2, 2024 19:49:24 GMT -6
Of course, they could not progress far without interruption. This time, it came in the form of a growl from their Bulldozer. This by itself was not uncommon, but it was always worthwhile to investigate. They turned in time to see a bright, blinking yellow upon the tip of his snout. This puzzled them for only a moment before the sign on the Mansion's gate returned to their mind: a firefly.
Florian was tossing his head left and right, but it seemed that his nose was a bit of a blind spot for the poor fellow. Somehow, the firefly was not disturbed by this motion. Zenjesi turned to narrow their eyes up at the Mansion. This meant it could have but one source. Stepping forward, they stooped down before Florian, who was becoming increasingly distressed. "Florian, stay," they directed him. The trick was not exactly intended for this circumstance, but perhaps it would translate.
Zenjesi: 0.35 Florian: 17.2, 10.6
July: 1
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Post by Zenjesi on Jul 3, 2024 18:36:00 GMT -6
His growling settled in deeper. It was important that he not permit Zenjesi to forget the fact that he was displeased with the situation. Yet, despite this, he did not move. This was not a particularly notable feat for a bulldozer. A command such as 'come' or 'follow' or anything that did not involve sitting still or aggressive actions were items that actually required some training, and obedience in those areas still impressed the satyr. This was standard Florian behavior.
But something else had shifted in his behavior. They reached out, wholly unafraid, and carefully collected the firefly from his snout. Not once did he make an aggressive move. Not once did the command word for the amulet reach their tongue. They smiled at Florian, tucking the bug into a jar in their bag. They had come slightly more prepared today. Florian exhaled a heavy breath through his nostrils, shaking his head once.
Zenjesi: 0.4 Florian: 17.4, 10.7
July: 2
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Post by Zenjesi on Jul 3, 2024 18:48:57 GMT -6
"This was good, Florian," they praised him, switching the jar for a package of dried meat pieces. They offered him one in exchange by placing it on the grass before him. They did trust him now, but... he was still young, and as they had just observed, he did have a blind spot. Accidents could still happen and they would prefer they not include their fingers in them. He snapped it up eagerly. Then, of course, something else changed.
Where moments before there had been a roar behind them, now there was a thunderous hissing noise. Zenjesi and Florian both jumped once more, though they could not have predicted what they would see when they turned. A wave had washed up and completely extinguished the flames. Now, as it withdrew, it pulled the still smoking, blackened logs with it. The satyr stared, leaning a bit to watch as it washed them off out of sight around the Mansion.
Zenjesi: 0.45 Florian: 17.6, 10.8
July: 3
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Post by Zenjesi on Jul 3, 2024 18:57:19 GMT -6
Was this more of the same chaos they had been promised? No, this was something more. Zenjesi looked on in wonder as the trees that normally shaded the front yard of the Mansion suddenly began to tremble and... then sink. The grass, too, somehow seemed to be withdrawing into the earth. Instinctively, they moved to pick up Florian, lest he be absorbed by the landscaping as well. His mouth opened wide with great displeasure as he was suddenly hefted into the air, and a sound to match it emerged.
But Zenjesi did not notice this. In the matter of moments, the grass had been replaced by rising and shifting sand, and the trees had sunk into small pools of evening-colored water, leaving only small ripples behind as evidence that they were ever there. The sudden scent of fish reached the duo, and Florian's noises quickly ceased as his nostrils flared instead.
Zenjesi: 0.5 Florian: 17.8, 10.9
July: 4
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Post by Zenjesi on Jul 3, 2024 19:07:36 GMT -6
What a curious transformation. They turned towards the Mansion and their brow furrowed at the sight. This was the most dramatic change they had observed of it yet. It was a strange, twisting creation that appeared to be formed entirely of water-washed pieces of wood. It took them a moment to locate the front door amidst it all. Well, the theme of this shift was certainly plain enough to see.
But Florian would no longer be held in this awkward position. He began to writhe, and Zenjesi quickly set him down, a little more roughly than they intended. Their hooves slipped in the sand, and he weighed too much for them to counterweight him. At least it was a soft landing now. His legs splayed out, trying and struggling to find purchase on this new terrain. Hm. As much as they generally preferred to be outdoors, perhaps it would be merciful to take him inside.
Zenjesi: 0.55 Florian: 18.0, 11.0
July: 5
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Post by Silver on Jul 14, 2024 19:22:17 GMT -6
The shifting sand tumbles down a slight incline into a pool of water, yet unnoticed by the traveler and their Bulldozer. From within the pool, a brightly colored creature peeks outward to see what had caused a cascade of sand to obscure their vision. It playfully squirts some water in their direction, as if to let them know that it was watching. To Tame the Jarvivaimo: Make at least 3-5 RP posts interacting with the creature and trying to tame it. At the end of your taming attempt, make your last post with [done] and wait for staff approval.
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Post by Zenjesi on Aug 17, 2024 14:50:15 GMT -6
But of course, as soon as the decision was made, they were distracted by outside forces. An equally warm and wet sensation had suddenly appeared on Zenjesi's side. One of their hands moved to it instinctively, and it was followed by an immediate feeling of concern. Blood? No, there was no red smear on their fingertips as they pulled them away. Did this have something to do with holding Florian, and any... distress that may have caused him? They held their fingers to their nose, but they were odorless. He was not the culprit. Their eyes turned upwards, but the sky was clear. Then...?
Zenjesi looked back to the pools of water. The one beside them was somehow still rippling, while the others were clear. Warily, they took a step away from it, reaching a hand out in Florian's direction to catch his attention. Nothing in the Mansion was ever as expected. What was lurking within?
Zenjesi: 0.7 Florian: 18.2, 11.1
Taming: 1
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Post by Zenjesi on Aug 17, 2024 15:28:02 GMT -6
Their eyes narrowed. In the evening light it was difficult to decipher amongst the shadows, but it appeared that something was rippling within the pool as well. Some kind of plant growth? Hm. The Mansion always knew how to appeal to them. Casting it a suspicious glance, the satyr took one step forward. "Be watchful, Florian," they advised him. Of course, he could not understand their words, but he seemed to understand their slow, careful steps. All six of his eyes were fixed on their progress.
Zenjesi crouched. It almost seemed to be some sort of coral type formation? Then it blinked. The satyr had a moment of bewilderment before the head crested the surface and a second small, harmless jet of water burst from its mouth. This one hit Zenjesi precisely in the forehead. They gasped, slipped in the sand. One hoof splashed into the pool. Behind, Florian growled.
Zenjesi: 0.8 Florian: 18.4, 11.2
Taming: 2
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Post by Zenjesi on Aug 17, 2024 16:18:37 GMT -6
Zenjesi's first instinct was to remove themselves from the water. They did not have a clear enough view of the creature in the split second that it had surfaced to understand what it was. In their journeys through the Mansion so far, they hzd never been actually harmed by the premises or its inhabitants, though there had been a couple of concerning instances. They did not have reason to believe it was not their own quick action that had prevented actual material harm.
But in their scramblings, they failed to notice Florian, who had taken his own action. The bulldozer was an impatient sort, and he had been hindered by the magic of the amulet for too long. Now, as Zenjesi was distracted (and perhaps injured, in his perception), he charged. Mouth open, he plunged ahead into the water, only to be promptly halted by the fact that he could not breathe.
Zenjesi: 0.8 Florian: 18.6, 11.3
Taming: 3
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Post by Zenjesi on Aug 17, 2024 18:53:28 GMT -6
Though Zenjesi had cried a warning to Florian, they were too late. In addition to being impatient, he was not the most forward-thinking individual and he was was left in the same position that the satyr had been a moment earlier, scrambling against the sliding sands in a desperate bid to remove himself from the pool. Zenjesi, who had only just managed to free themselves, immediately turned around and grabbed his reaching forearms. "Florian, you cannot swim," they hissed. Did he not also know this? Did his desire for violence simply outweigh that knowledge?
But amidst all of the chaos, Zenjesi could see the mysterious creature in the water lurking just beyond the bulldozer's thrashing limbs. Its fins were drifting back and forth casually as it observed the struggling duo. It did not offer any aid, but it also did not take advantage of the distress of Zenjesi or Florian. If anything, it seemed somehow amused by this scene.
Zenjesi: 0.9 Florian: 18.8, 11.4
Taming: 4
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Post by Zenjesi on Aug 17, 2024 19:25:01 GMT -6
With one final heave, the satyr managed to pull the scrambling bulldozer to stable ground. They breathed one sigh of relief -- then the creature in the pool surfaced, and shot another jet of water. This one collided with Florian's face. He had been pacified by his near-drowning, but at this moment it was as if it had never occurred. He turned with a growl, beginning to throw himself back into the pool. "Florian, no!" the satyr whispered, as loudly as they were able. "Stay." They had changed the command word for the amulet. This was a regular request, from Zenjesi to their companion. They held their breath. The bulldozer, highly reluctantly, stopped at the edge of the pool, though his growling did not cease.
The satyr exhaled, smiling fondly at him. "Good boy, Florian. Stay. Wait." They crept forward, watching as the aquatic creature all but deflated, apparently disappointed that its goading had been stifled. It was highly expressive. But as the satyr approached instead, it swam a bit closer to meet them... only to splash a fin against the water and soak Zenjesi's face. They flinched, as did Florian. "No. Stay," they reiterated. His growling grew louder.
But, tentatively, Zenjesi slipped a few of their fingers into the water and flicked a little water back in the creature's direction. Of course, it was entirely useless and did not have the same effect when it was fully submerged, but they were curious.
Zenjesi: 1.0 - logged! Florian: 19.0, 11.5
Taming: 5 (DONE)
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Post by Nadia on Aug 21, 2024 6:18:27 GMT -6
The jarvivaimo is, most certainly, not hostile. It seems to enjoy the to-and-fro you've got going on, and is in no hurry to go away from you. How interesting. Perhaps it wants to stick around. [Congratulations, you have successfully tamed the jarvivaimo!] ![](https://hxrv2.neocities.org/mansion/pocketpets/Viperfish.png) ![](https://hxrv2.neocities.org/mansion/wishing/Cowry02.gif) Yikes. A different flavor of weird fish is coming, too.
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Post by Zenjesi on Sept 6, 2024 14:11:10 GMT -6
How quickly time passed by. Of course, after Zenjesi had discovered the creature in the pool, they and Florian had spent some time interacting with the curious beast. It seemed strangely amenable to the prospect of joining the two of them, but the satyr had discovered that it was, as the circumstances of its discovery implied, an aquatic species. Thus, they had needed to hurry to transport it back to their kennels. Now, they had returned to the Mansion yet again. And yet again, the grounds had shifted and twisted and changed. But this time, strangely, they were not altogether unfamiliar. For just a moment, as Zenjesi arrived, they paused, startled and somewhat alarmed by the simple fact of recognizing something on the Mansion's property. A glance at the sign posted on the fence confirmed their suspicions: Serpent's Dawn. Already, the season had returned. The satyr turned to look down to their companion. Zenjesi: 0.1 Marian: 6.4, 3.2 September: 1
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Post by Zenjesi on Sept 6, 2024 14:51:04 GMT -6
Unsurprisingly, they had brought a Bulldozer. But this time, it was not Florian by their side, but Marian. Was this a poor idea? It certainly had the potential to have a poor outcome, but Zenjesi did not believe that meant it was an unwise decision. Actually, to the contrary, they believed it was essential for them to spend some time with her in a more personal capacity. She was certainly the most ill-tempered of the original trio. As she was growing as quickly as Florian was, Zenjesi thought it prudent to strengthen their bond before she decided once and for all that she was not keen on their company.
They had read that that was how living creatures typically functioned, though they could not be certain. After all, the Bulldozers had begun to squabble now, as they grew, when they had been at least accepting of one another's company in their youth.
Zenjesi: 0.2 Marian: 6.6, 3.3
September: 2
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Post by Zenjesi on Sept 6, 2024 15:00:23 GMT -6
In order to properly test this theory, Zenjesi may need to befriend a child, and then wait to see if said child would be more friendly to their presence in adulthood than the average person was - or rather, was not. They were beginning to wonder where they would find such a child and if such a test would even be valid, when their mind drifted back to the infant Harachiu currently sleeping in their kennel, and a chill rushed over their skin. Nevermind all of that. It was time for other thoughts - thoughts less terrifying than those of small, sentient, and highly dependent creatures.
It was Serpent's Dawn, and this meant that they were bringing Marian to experience the same season that they had with Florian. It felt like such a recent occurrence, but looking down to Marian, it was quite apparent how much larger she was. They had no doubt she could cause much destruction.
Zenjesi: 0.3 Marian: 6.8, 3.4
September: 3
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