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𝔒𝔫𝔠𝔒 π”˜π”­π”¬π”« 𝔐𝔬𝔑𝔰 ([personal profile] faentasy) wrote2021-07-03 03:23 pm

GRAVEYARD PT. II

GRAVEYARD


The world is black. And then you blink at your plate.

A portion of your favorite dish greets your eyes, albeit in a form you may never have seen it in before. Encased in a thick, wobbling layer of multi-colored gelatin, the food you know and love now sits suspended in its protein-based enclosure as an eccentric re-imagining of the dish. Furthermore, it only takes a glance to see that the rest of the dining table's spread shares this same theme, as every single dish, sweet or savory, finds itself victim to a jiggling Jell-o jail.

Still, you won't have much time to take this all in before a quiet, high-pitched giggling makes its way to your ears, only crescendoing in volume the longer you sit in this oh-so-familiar dining room. It doesn't take much to find the source of the sound either; unlike the other side, this place is absolutely teeming with fairies to the point where the fluttering of their iridescent wings is clearly audible behind the din of their laughter. As you come to your senses, dozens and dozens of beady eyes watch with their tiny faces stretched out in a wide grin, before speaking in unison.

"Welcome, we can't wait to serve you!"

As the fairies erupt in raucous laughter all around you, at least one more thing is readily apparent: however you met your end, your body is completely whole again. You also have company at the table with you, although whether it's desirable company or not may depend on the circumstances surrounding your death.

In any case, there's nothing stopping anyone from leaving the dining room and roaming freely as usual, and most of the same areas that were available to you on the other side are still present here, albeit with some differences. And though your life may have been stolen from you, it still looks like you have a part in this tale, somehow, someway.

So, will you let your story finish here, or will you write your own ending?

[Welcome to the Graveyard! This is part 2 of the GY post for Weeks 6 and 7. The previous post for Weeks 2-5 is linked above. Please also view the GY doc linked above for a full rundown of the basics. You may also still submit for items and gacha rolls using the GY shop post.]

laytorest: ([Fret] go in after…)

[personal profile] laytorest 2021-07-14 02:41 am (UTC)(link)
Um... if you're using a blade, you should try to aim for places that are more likely to bleed or disable your opponent. Do you need me to show you where?
gemuinemanagement: (and pulse to pulse)

[personal profile] gemuinemanagement 2021-07-14 02:42 am (UTC)(link)
Oh
Yes, please
I usually fight spirits who don't really have
Organs?
laytorest: ([Smile] Suspect C:)

[personal profile] laytorest 2021-07-14 04:25 am (UTC)(link)
Okay. Since you have a sword, you'll have some pretty good reach, so...

[Time to go over vital points! Neck is a given, but the armpit has a bundle of arteries and nerves too, and around where to aim for a heart if he feels like he can slide the blade between the ribs, and so on and so forth...

Basically, enjoy a lighthearted explanation of many gruesome details.
]
gemuinemanagement: (to calm me down)

[personal profile] gemuinemanagement 2021-07-14 11:40 am (UTC)(link)
[Nods along, looking increasingly green.

This may have been a mistake.]
laytorest: ([Smile] like it's because)

[personal profile] laytorest 2021-07-14 10:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Now, try to strike me in one of those places!
gemuinemanagement: (where is the dream)

[personal profile] gemuinemanagement 2021-07-14 10:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[Okay! Gonna go for the armpit!

He's not worried about actually hurting her, it's Yor.]
laytorest: ([Look] be caught)

[personal profile] laytorest 2021-07-15 02:46 am (UTC)(link)
[Good, because she smoothly dodges and moves as though she were about to counter attack while he completes the swing.

She won't really, but she's seeing if he can react quickly enough to stop her from getting up in his space.
]
gemuinemanagement: (and pulse to pulse)

[personal profile] gemuinemanagement 2021-07-15 02:50 am (UTC)(link)
[He is, at the least, good at moving quickly, but already being mid-swing makes it hard to change his trajectory much. Still, he swivels away from her as best he can.]
laytorest: ([Smile] of the kappas)

[personal profile] laytorest 2021-07-15 05:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Whew! She'll go ahead and stop there, smiling.]

That was a nice try! When you swing, you need to be ready to react to your opponent's movements. Keep in mind what areas might be open or vulnerable when you move, and be ready for them to try to counter and attack those places. Most people aren't just going to stand there when you're trying to hit them, right? So the trick is to try to anticipate what movements would be tempting for your opponent when you attack. If you keep that in mind, you might even be able to push them into a corner trying to avoid your attacks, as long as you make sure they don't have an opportunity to push you back instead.
gemuinemanagement: (you're so worth it)

[personal profile] gemuinemanagement 2021-07-15 07:29 pm (UTC)(link)
There's a lot to keep in mind when you're fighting

[how does Yor do it...]
laytorest: ([Determined] Let me show you)

[personal profile] laytorest 2021-07-15 08:45 pm (UTC)(link)
A lot of it comes from experience. But it's still a good thing to try to consider so you don't get blindsided if your opponent manages to block or dodge!

So let's keep practicing so you can learn for some things to look out for!
gemuinemanagement: (where is the dream)

[personal profile] gemuinemanagement 2021-07-15 08:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[Nod!! Let's Get Good, Yor-nee. and maybe wrap up this thread because we have like three]
laytorest: ([Determined] Knife Collector.)

[personal profile] laytorest 2021-07-16 12:13 am (UTC)(link)
[Time to GIT GUD AT FITIN, SUGA!!]