Nemean's small hands meant her crafting of arrows was slow, but that didn't mean she was below cheating. She was just starting to employ the use of magic into the task when the group returned, and her mood immediately elevated. She spun from her place near the arrows and clapped excitedly, showering their approach with confetti and hushed fanfare—because when they mentioned they had brought back the real Batcat, she didn't want to spook it. Disgusting creature and its big disgusting ears.
"Did you say.. s-swarm?" she echoed, fluttering downward to perch on a rock, tapping her chin lightly. She knew it could create copies but... did it have a whole.. swarm? Waving her hand to dismiss the (possibly large) issue, she waited to see if the Batcat they had brought for her was indeed the real deal. Nemean absolutely ignored the rest of what else they said. She did not intended for its safety at all. She just needed for it to help her find Jupiter, whatever way worked. Ransom, torture, politely asking...
And from the way they came, its ugly bulky body swooped in, perching opposite of them near the river. Gleaming in its chest was the emerald she had been seeking in the last one.
"Yes, yes that's it!" Nemean chimed, clapping her tiny hands and spinning upward into the air. "COME HERE, YOU FILTHY THING," she hollered, though it was warmly asked, not quite a demand; the way one might greet an old pal. Batcat remained where it was, chattering to see with its ears, unsure of the loud voice.
Nemean twirled through the air and scooped up a bundle of the arrows she had created, zipping back around to display them to the creature. "See here! I've made a gift! I request to see Jupiter and I know you know where she is, you loyal mutt! Ask her to co—" but in an instant, Batcat registered Jupiter's name and picked up the shape of the arrows; his fur bristled sharply and a shrieking sound unlike any he had emitted before tore out of his mouth, many rows of teeth displayed in a fearful, aggressive way he did not know he could feel.
He lunged for the sprite, who darted through the air with buzzing grace—but Batcat twisted and turned with its wings, pushing off of stalactites and tips of tall stalagmites in an attempt to catch her, and he did. With Nemean secure in his mouth, he dropped heavily to the ground, caught his breath, and took off again—toward Canis.
Nemean, meanwhile, screaming shrilly and flopping helplessly while still clutching the arrows, her voice fading quickly: "HELP MEEE YOOouuu jeerkksss..." The last word inaudible, perhaps.
This concludes [QUEST] To-Do List P3. To-Do List will be continued in:
To-Do List P4.
Left behind is a mysterious purple orb, the prize Nemean has been flaunting. It is not a gem.
Strange Purple Orb — This orb is a glowing purple in color and causes extreme pain to the Gembound, with an everlasting effect depending on how long the Gembound has contact with the orb. If the Gembound shares a sensorial link with another,
their partner will suffer the pain instead. The pain is unlike any other the Gembound will have felt before, and the longer the Gembound suffers it, the worse it will get. They may even vomit or pass out.
If your Gembound takes possession of the orb, please include it in your posts. If they transfer it to another Gembound, please remind them to include it in their posts. The orb is 2-3 ft in circumference.
Currently in the possession of: No one. Can be more than one.
(Use code below to include this information at the bottom of your posts if your character(s) claim or acquire possession of the orb.)
@Black @Kin-Kin @Xireidi @Aries @Felina
A surge of energy and pain pulsates from the orb, affecting all of your characters at once, as if the orb's energy is reaching out to them. A strange sensation, something like deja vu, ripples through their conscious; it is as if they are standing here together, but different events have transpired. They may each experience something unique, depending on their own personalities, ambitions, fears, or quests.
Failed Timeline — Although the orb has presented its energy to the Gembounds, its power is unknown.
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<div class="gmpost" id="orbp"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/CkZY9sq.png" /> <b>Strange Purple Orb</b> — This orb is a glowing purple in color and causes extreme pain to the Gembound, with an everlasting effect depending on how long the Gembound has contact with the orb. If the Gembound shares a sensorial link with another, <i>their partner will suffer the pain instead.</i> The pain is unlike any other the Gembound will have felt before, and the longer the Gembound suffers it, the worse it will get. They may even vomit or pass out.
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If your Gembound takes possession of the orb, please include it in your posts. If they transfer it to another Gembound, please remind them to include it in their posts. The orb is 2-3 ft in circumference.
<b>Currently in the possession of:</b> No one. Can be more than one.</div>
