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

[oathshackledbird]

Thank you my darling girl, even if I know you are biased.

[Diarmuid leans down to press a kiss to the top of her head.]

It's too bad you weren't there to see the looks on their faces when they realized what had happened. Ah, they were so surprised and put out.

Do you have any ideas what you will do while you are stuck like this?

[notyetlegend]

I like to think of myself as selectively minded.

[Merida's tail wags in his hand and her ears pull back slightly at the kiss before she lets out a small laugh, even though his next question has her pause and sigh.]

I'm not sure. Cu would probably fall over himself laughin' if I showed up at th' fort like this.

[The tone of her voice says she's joking, though she honestly doesn't know what his real reaction would be.]

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid gives her tail one more gentle pull and then lets it go so he can stroke her back with a few fingers.]

Look at it this way, if he underestimates you and laughs like that, while he is distracted you have the perfect chance to jump on him and take your revenge. Tickle him with your tail! Lick him! Climb on his head. There are so many ways to make him sorry for laughing...

[Because, Diarmuid can see him laughing, so it is only proper that he helps his little girl plan her revenge.]

[notyetlegend]

[That gets a laugh out of her in return, imagining the look on Cu Chulainn's face if she did that. It would certainly be worth it if that was the case. Merida's tail wags a little, grinning from ear to ear.]

Maybe if I do it th' pups'll follow suit an' dogpile on him with me.

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid bursts out laughing at the mental image that brings to mind.]

That would be great. I could loan you Oscar and Carroll to help out if you need just a few more to make with that pile with...

[notyetlegend]

[One look at Lorcan and it's easy to see him wagging his tail in anticipation of pouncing on dad. Merida, on the other hand, giggles along with Diarmuid.]

I think twelve hounds and one fox will be enough to take him down.

[oathshackledbird]

Ah now, don't underestimate Ireland's greatest hero....

[Diarmuid gives her a playful wink and then laughs again.]

Well, then make sure you tickle him good for me, okay?

[notyetlegend]

I pushed him once an' he didn't budge. It's goin' to take twelve full grown pups an' me, trust me.

[The comment makes her frown at him again, ears twitching.]

You're not goin' to stick around?

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid closes his eyes for a moment, looking down.]

I am not sure I should. I don't think I have done enough to prove to him that I am still me. It is probably best if I keep my distance from him for a while longer.

[notyetlegend]

[Merida tilts her head up to nuzzle under his chin, nestling it against the crook of his shoulder. 'Dummy' is muttered under her breath, though it could be used for both himself and Cu Chulainn, though the latter was being the biggest dummy about this.]

Then I should at least visit you.

[oathshackledbird]

[A small smile crosses Diarmuid's face at the muttered word and her nuzzling. It's amazing how such simple things from the right person can make him feel so much better.]

Whenever it has been too long since I have been back to the castle to visit, you are always welcome to come see me. I will never turn you away.

[notyetlegend]

[She licked the corner of his jaw before pulling her head back, a small whine in the back of her throat before she yips.]

Send me a note with where you are an' I shall. I'm not leavin' you alone.

[oathshackledbird]

Ah...my baby girl, you are far too kind to me. Thank you.

[It's hard to express just how touched he is. No matter how often people offer to do things like this for him, it is still surprising. It shouldn't be, but it is.]

Most of the time I will be at Caer Glaem working on finishing my training grounds. Other times, I just wander from place to place.

[The Barrel, Thrall's Trading Post, and Alyosha's Villa to name a few of the places.]

[notyetlegend]

[An ear flicks when he mentions Caer Glaem. She hasn't been back there since waking up, all those months ago. But, Merida thinks to herself, maybe I could go back if I was with him.]

I'll stop by th' trainin' grounds then. I wouldn't want to bother you if you're stayin' elsewhere.

[oathshackledbird]

You are never a bother, silly girl and if you say that again, I will dangle you by your tail.

[Diarmuid's voice is very serious, but after a moment, it is obvious he is not being serious about his threat, but because he is worried about her.]

Are you sure you are okay going into Caer Glaem?

[notyetlegend]

You wouldn't.

[Her ears pull back as she growls in her throat at the thought before she quietens at the question. Merida shakes her head, tail twitching in nervousness.]

I can't avoid it forever. Besides, nobody's seen th' monarchs in eight months, haven't they? I'm not goin' to run into Solais any time soon.

[oathshackledbird]

[No, he wouldn't, but it gets the idea across anyway.]

That is correct. As far as I know, no one has seen or heard from them in a very long time. I worry what is means, but worries won't get anywhere. We have to focus on action instead.

And just so you know? Even if they were around, they would have to go through me to get to you. I will never let them harm you.

[notyetlegend]

That's what worries me.

[Both Lancers held special places in her heart, and what worried her was that, should anything happen to her in regards to the monarchs, they'd fall much the same way of Mako when Korra got into trouble with Solais. It'd be a long time before she even thought about attending a Seelie audience, but for now she just nuzzles under his chin, hoping to wash his worries about such a thing happening away.]

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid accepts the nuzzling, lowing his heard to nuzzle her back the best he can. He wants to believe they are both worrying too much. After all, it was the monarchs who changed her alignment, right? Who else has the power to do such a thing?]

Are you hungry? We could stop and I could throw something together for us.

[Topic shift? Topic shift.]

[notyetlegend]

[Merida opens her mouth to respond before her stomach does it for her, releasing a rather large growl that makes her duck her head sheepishly.]

...I suppose that answers that for you, huh?

[oathshackledbird]

I suppose it does.

[Diarmuid chuckles softly.]

What would the young fox...err...lady like to eat? Is your new form giving you any kind of odd cravings?

[That could get awkward if it does...]

[notyetlegend]

[She reaches up to bap him on the nose gently with her paw when he says fox, before drawing it back down and tilting her head.]

There's definitely a cravin' for meat. [Merida licks her chops.] Somethin' juicy an' tender an' squirmin'...

[Sorry, papa, she lost herself in the instincts there.]

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid laughs as her paw comes up to bob him on the nose. He deserves it, so he won't say a word. He is also amused at that 'order' request...]

So in other words, I should put you down so we can go hunting for something fresh and...squirming...

[notyetlegend]

[If a fox could blush, she'd be blushing that she let herself get carried away, but she's too distracted by the mere thought, tail wagging in anticipation of the meal. Merida barks, now pressing her paws against his chest to make him let go of her.]

Hunt hunt hunt hunt hunt...

This seem like a good place to wrap up?

[oathshackledbird]

[Well, if that doesn't make it clear what she wants, nothing will. Diarmuid grins and crouches down so she can safely jump out of his arms, then he stands back up, an excited look on his face.]

In that case, lead the way! Lets see what we can find to make a good supper for all of us!