let's do the time warp again

[notyetlegend]

MERIDA COURT Seelie, neutral INFLUENCE ★ ★ ★ TITLE Friend of the Dead, Hartslayer, Brave Heart, Lady Lioness of DunDealgan OCCUPATION Lady of DunDealgan. archer, huntress, swordswoman AGE 20 ABLE TO FAST-TRAVEL wings given to Angus via a boon in December 2,700 as of September 2,701 will have a ring that can teleport her to places she's been before in Seelie territory COMMUNICATION METHODS compass, given by Korra (sangilak) and made by Hermione (brainiest) that will give network access and point to 'home' (place/person/etc) capable of sending correspondence via bird, mainly ravens RESIDENCE IN 2,701 DunDealgan, south of Daonna RESIDENCE IN 2,702 DunDealgan, south of Daonna MAJOR EVENTS BEAST MASTER Due to being the only one able to get close to Cu Chulainn and calm him down while in werewolf form, locals around the area of DunDealgan start to regard Merida as a beast master of sorts. Considering how she feels about his warp spasms, she doesn't exactly like this apparent appointment but if it's to protect him from any sort of torches-and-pitchforks scenario, she'll take it on. [ ✖ ] TRUST IN BLOOD A search through Treun for the escaped convicts of Leathann turns into a dangerous situation. In a moment of desperation, Merida accidentally kills a convict who has the intent of doing something unsavory to her. Traumatized, it's Gilgamesh of all people who pulls her through and reassures her that she did nothing wrong. The golden king, unwittingly, earns himself her trust and loyalty. [ ✖ ] LADY LIONESS The year had seen to a great deal of change in Merida. Not just in something deciding that her fate lay within the other court, but in herself and the actions that she took, in the thoughts that she processed. Some part of her became...less idealistic, as it were, more open to the idea that this was war. It had taken her just near a year in the Drabwurld to accept that as fact, that she'd only be seeing home in her dreams, and half a year later to find it in herself to move on. This land of the fae was her reality now. These were her people. And that was why she needed to protect them. [ ✖ ] MAJOR CHANGES SORCERESS Merida has started to take her magical studies more seriously than before. By the end of the time skip, she should be appropriately trained in all the magics she has taken on, both fire and runic magic. WARRIOR Likewise, Merida has been honing her combat skills throughout the year. With a new sword from Diarmuid as of August and a new bow from Wan as of Yule, she'll feel as though she'll be better prepared for any of the future battles. Having killed her first human (accidentally), Merida starts accepting the idea that it's okay to kill people sometimes.

PLANS co-parenting wolfhound pups with Lancer fire magic training shard training become known as some kind of beast master by the locals visit the new Barrel once a month bandit stomping along a trade route with Korra swan shooting competition with Gilgamesh in April Treun tourney Samhain White Hart Hunt II: the Hart's Revenge SUMMARY OF KNOWN DETAILS For the most of it, Merida will be working on training in both her fire magic and her shard, along with learning some runes from Lancer, when she's not taking part in any of the events happening. Gaining influence in the surrounding area. Strengthening and being able to control her magic will be one of her primary focuses. She'll also be helping out around DunDealgan since she'll feel partially responsible for everyone there, considering she's courting its Lord. Many of her efforts will be going towards building up better personal relations between DunDealgan and the natives surrounding the area. Another thing that I have planned is for her to open up a combat school for women of either court and/or natives only, offering it as a place of refuge during times of battle, and once she's lost her idealism and become a little more war hardened, offer her students out as mercenaries. This will all take time, possibly over the course of two time skips, but ideally I'd like to start planning things out now. TIMELINE OF EVENTS SPRING IN 2,701 (Mar, Apr, May) EARLY MARCH - waking up in Caer Glaem EARLY MARCH - chat with Saber EARLY MARCH - chat with Mako MARCH - making the fortress warm and toasty MARCH - helping Diarmuid control his fire MARCH - being defrosted by Gilgamesh, telling stories of the fae in exchange MARCH - holy Lugh it's a lion MARCH - bandit stomping with Korra LATE MARCH - chat with Ben LATE MARCH - the Barrel MARCH - monthly summary APRIL - things get frisky thanks to the harp (NSFW) APRIL - Diarmuid's birthday at the Barrel APRIL - breaking the harp MAY - swan hunting competition with Gilgamesh. interruption by bandersnatch MAY - running into Ben MAY - monthly summary SUMMER IN 2,701 (Jun, Jul, Aug) TREUN - spectating post tournament TREUN - exploring the markets and drinking TREUN - shopping and talking with Saber TREUN - chat with Hiro TREUN - dancing with Alyosha JUNE - monthly summary JULY - talking with Gilgamesh during beachdraidh JULY - bar fight JULY - helping Diarmuid with CSI: Daonna JULY - reassuring Lancer and going home AUGUST - training and talk with Diarmuid AUGUST - to the Sunsoak Markets. Diarmuid asks an important question AUGUST - monthly summary FALL IN 2,701 (Sept, Oct, Nov) SEPTEMBER - visiting Alice SAMHAIN - relaxing with the bae SAMHAIN - talking with the Shuck SAMHAIN - dancing and talks with Diarmuid SAMHAIN - relaxing and talking with Sam SAMHAIN - adventures in Scima with Gilgamesh SAMHAIN - what happens in Samhain stays at Samhain NOVEMBER - team up with Wan in Daonna NOVEMBER - archery lessons with Wan NOVEMBER - trouble in Treun (cw: sensitive topics) WINTER IN 2,701/2,702 (Dec, Jan, Feb) DECEMBER - rematch with Saber DECEMBER - meeting Diarmuid in fox form DECEMBER - celebrating first year anniversary with Lancer (NSFW) JANUARY - the Barrel FEBRUARY - the Barrel SPRING IN 2,702 (Mar, Apr, May) MARCH - QUEST: skeleton zombies MARCH - post quest wind down. serious talks with Sam (cw: sensitive topics) APRIL - Station date with Hiro LATE APRIL - lone fox LATE APRIL - furry time at the Barrel MAY - stopping Alice from doing something stupid ಠ_ಠ

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Comments

[red_branch]

[There was a noise of amusement on Lancer's face as he fed Angus a glance. He was of the opinion that Angus favored his companion. It wasn't as if he'd stand still in Daonna and wait for Merida to walk back if he wasn't tethered or goaded to keep still.

He reached up to pull off his hood and tilted his head so his hair would flow out just a little more.]

Aye, just means he'll have to understand he won't be gettin' as much attention. I'm liable to be a bit greedy for the moment.

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[She had no doubt Angus wouldn't tug his reins off where she'd leashed him and make the journey home himself. He knew where it was after all, they'd been along that path plenty of times. He had a good memory for that sort of thing. Angus nudged her shoulder, snorting warm air at her neck as he followed along after them, keeping even with the pace they set as Merida laughed.]

Ach, he'll understand. Just means I have to spend more time with him later is all.

[That gets her a nudge in the back of her head, making her giggle as she kept her hand on Lancer's arm, her other around her horse's reins.]

[red_branch]

Oof, he's a sore loser. Don't think I'll apologize, big guy. [He gave Angus a smile, regardless. He rarely got along well with many horses, but Merida's was an exception. Even into his childhood, he could only ride two horses and they were considered his brothers by tradition. Grey and Blackie were just as bad as he was, though. They wouldn't take any other riders other than Cu Chulainn and Laeg.]

Ah.

[He stopped walking, at that, frowning and reaching into his clothing for something.]

Wait a sec'. I've got to cancel something.

[He suddenly remembered calling for the eagle--namely, with a command that was pretty serious, despite that calm moment they forced. Lancer thought he'd need a little support if things got rough in the city, so the suggestion 'you can kill' was easily taken in by the beast.]

[notyetlegend]

[Angus harrumphs in response, snorting and he shaking his head, reins rattling in Merida's hand with the movement, even as they both stop walking at the same time. She turned her head to look at her lover, brow furrowing as she pursed her lips together, turning towards him fully. Merida's hand slipped down from the crook of his arm to his hand, tilting her head.]

Cancel somethin'?

[She shares a look with Angus who whinnies and nudges for the treat pouch at her hip. She lets go of Lancer's hand for a moment, letting him do what he needs to do while she fetches a piece of root vegetable from it. Angus snuffs it out of her hand in a couple of bites, sniffing her fingers which raise to rub along his nose.]

[red_branch]

[It probably wasn't good that he was saying this out loud. Lancer finished writing his spell, not so much as speaking a word aloud. This was all done with a thought, as if he were willing something to happen.]

Yeah. I thought the situation would be a little more dangerous, initially. So--I readied something, just in case.

[Up overhead, the eagle's screeching was heard. It swooped through the street once before rapidly ascending once more. In a short moment, it was gone as quickly as it had appeared.

Lancer realized he should have done that much sooner. Admittedly, the nervous twitch in his eyebrow spoke wonders at just how close a call that was.]

Jeez.

[notyetlegend]

[Merida cranes her neck a bit when she heard the screeching of the eagle, Angus giving a small whicker and shake of his head as it startled him a little, scaredy cat that he was. He nudged her shoulder, ear flicking before she gave him a stroke along the neck. With a bit of an awkward smile, she looked at Lancer, taking his hand and threading their fingers when he was done.]

At least he listened?

[As far as she knew, the eagle was still a bit testy when it came to listening. Merida waited until she knew for sure that he was good to continue their path home before starting to walk again, keeping the pace steady.]

[red_branch]

Oh, barely. [For awhile, Lancer went silent. He didn't fancy himself much a conversationalist when he was angry--or, rather close to it. His hand traced Merida's palm with his fingertips curled lightly against her.

When he thought of something, it was sudden and absolutely unannounced.]

He steals whiskey, you know.

[notyetlegend]

Ah, an' where did he learn that from?

[It's a light hearted tease, her own fingers grazing over his knuckles as she nudges his side a little, Angus' reins in her other hand as he clip cloped along behind them. She didn't mind the quiet much, letting herself enjoy his presence even with him so close to anger, knowing what that was like. After a bit she leaned against him some more, starting to feel like Daonna had never happened.]

[red_branch]

...He came in with that bad habit.

[From the beginning, he was going to flat out deny it.]

[notyetlegend]

[Sorry, Cu, she's just going to snigger a little at that.]

[red_branch]

Ugh. I dunno. How the hell a mother's teachin' their kids that kinda habit is beyond me. It'd mean she had to have that bad habit, herself.

Who the hell teaches a bird that?

[One could tell he's thought of it, before.]