March Is A Strange Month | OTAs and Locked Threads

[skyward_eyes]

WHO: Nida
WHERE: South Village
WHEN: March 4 - 14th
OPEN TO: OTAs, some Closed Threads
WARNINGS: None

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Snow Business | OTA

Nida is tired of snow. Not even kidding. Snow wasn't really his thing, and the winter had done actually nothing to convince him that it was a good idea. At all. Ever. So clearly it was time for someone to do something about it. And with new power under his control from the Bunker, he intended to clear the rest of the snow from the ground. Well, parts of it. Not that there was too much to be had, but there was enough, and Nida was moving through town along the paths and walkways, driving the heavy, wet snow aside with bursts of wind. Each burst of the carefully managed gusts drove snow to either side of the main paths, and once they moved over the edge Nida pushed a bit harder with the magic, willing the edges of the snow to freeze together into a hard-packed and icy barrier. That should keep the path clear.

Of course he's having more fun with it than he really expected to, shaping the winds like he is. Which meant Nida was not nearly as aware of surroundings as he should be. Chances were he might blow some of the snow onto people's feet, or miss someone throwing snow at him. Or, even worse, accidentally freeze their foot in with the mess. Whoops.



Monster Hunting Hero | OTA, TT2 - Animal Attraction

It's not that he gets stung. No, Nida hears about the events happening mostly through word of mouth over the network. Even seen it happen a bit himself. While he's been good enough to avoid the weird things stinging at people, he's not willing to just sit things out in the dojo. Training is well and good but it's his nature to be out and protecting people.

Of course it means he's up high, watching from the roof of the dojo, watching for anyone to get into trouble. Seeing someone attacked by an animal he would jump in immediately, staff at his side to help. Of course, he might not be as prepared if someone became confused and decided he was the enemy instead.



An Unexpected Gift | Closed to Seifer
Also open to Rinoa and Jason if they want, they have their own gifts.

For a few days he plays around with the contents of one of the boxes that he finds in his room on return. Granted the dogtags that had his own name on them he had put on without hesitation, but there's something almost forward about the other ones. How is he to assume that people will even be as amused by these as he was? Still, after a bit of time and thought Nida resolves to act. He gets up and collects the pieces of jewelry, stuffing them into his pocket. Time to go hunting down his little family, so they can benefit from the reward he'd appparently been given.

Maybe he liked the idea of showing them how possessive he was anyway.



Dinner for Two | Closed to Billy

It's something he'd intended to get done earlier, but the kidnapping. Again. And the needing to let them deal with respective brothers in the aftermath. But here he was now, having set up one of the unoccupied houses for the goal of the evening. He'd found one with a fireplace and set a fire in it. Billy had said he'd mostly be taking care of dinner, which meant Nida was the one that was supposed to deal with the where.

And tonight they would be alone. A date with Billy. Nida smiled as he fingered one of the stranger items that had come to him from their keepers. He'd also dressed himself in one of the new outfits he'd gotten, just because he wanted to make sure that he cleaned up well for his first date.

And speaking of cleaning up well, by the time Billy arrives Nida will be moving through the dusty house, driving the dust before him with small gestures of his hands that seemed to be amplified into gusts of wind. Which maybe Nida was having a touch too much fun with.




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Comments

[to_defend]

7's come over to see what Nida's up to, bundled up in her window coat with her hands in her pockets and generally hating being out in this cold stuff longer than necessary, as she's not much of a fan of it either.

So on the one hand, she's happy to see that Nida is taking an initiative to clear it away. On the other hand, as she gets close to him she winds up part of the scenery.

"H-hey!" She tugs at her foot and gives him a look, "A little help, maybe?"

[skyward_eyes]

Help? Nida pauses and blinks at the voice, looking around until he sees 7. And then her foot. And then her foot stuck in his ice. Oh. Oh dear, that was... not what he was expecting.

"I'm sorry," he winces has he moves toward her, pulling the staff from his back and using it to start knocking at the ice. "I didn't notice you there."

[to_defend]

She leans back to let him work when he takes his staff out, giving him space and keeping still to let him work. Every time she ventures out without taking her spear, she always ends up regretting it.

"I guess I could have given you a heads up." Her natural inclination was to be quiet and, in a way, sneaky. "Other than fusing me to the ground, looks like you're doing good work - I hate this stuff."

[skyward_eyes]

See, that is why Nida doesn't leave home without his staff and his tanbo on him at just about all times.

"I should have been paying more attention. Trying to learn this power I picked up, and the freezing part keeps getting away from me. I can't imagine why freezing and air control come together, honestly."

But he keeps striking with the staff until it cracks the ice enough to let 7 pull her foot free.

Date night

[demiurgency]

Always with the kidnapping. It's beginning to be a trend, isn't it? And definitely not one Billy likes. This most recent adventure had come a little too close for comfort, especially. It had been sheer luck--or maybe Observer intervention--that had put him down close enough to the bunker to be able to make it to that vending machine before he bled out, and even though his wounds have healed, there are still scars and a deep ache within the muscles of his back that reminds him of its existence every time he moves without thinking. He's just grateful Tommy hadn't had to see him like that, though he's sure that the sight of his torn and bloody rags as he'd staggered back to the house hadn't helped his twin sleep any easier.

Honestly, they probably should have postponed this a little longer, but Billy's done waiting. They never know what's coming next in this place, and he'd rather live without regret. Which means despite the dark circles under his eyes, he's all dressed up in a nicely fitted henley and slim jeans, ruined hoodie and wool coat traded in for a red and black plaid flannel and a leather jacket from the stores until he can fix the others. Some of Nida's pomade has made its way into Billy's hair, too, and he's done his best to make himself presentable. It's their first date, after all.

Carefully balancing the basket containing their dinner in one arm, Billy lets himself in through the front door, appreciating the warmth of the fire Nida's apparently built. The place looks pretty clean, Nida must have gotten here early to get it ready. "Hey, Nida, you in here?" Billy calls out, more out of habit than necessity, as he carries the large basket back to the dining room, pausing as he catches sight of Nida in the kitchen, a small dust cyclone at his feet. Leaning against the door frame, Billy smiles as he watches Nida clearly manipulating the little cyclone and just as clearly enjoying himself.

"You're pretty good with that, you know."

[skyward_eyes]

The comment gets Nida to flinch, and that gets the wind to rush forward hard, rattling come cabinets. He flushes in embarrassment before turning to regard Billy. His expression stays soft, because he doesn't see the reason to get too worked up over how bad Billy looks. He promised himself he wasn't going to hover too much, he wasn't going to show his boyfriend that he thought he was a damsel. Faith in the man he was teaching, faith in his partner, okay? Still, he does cross to Billy and kiss his forehead as a fond greeting.

"Sleep still an issue?" Nida asks softly, reaching up to tuck a stray hair behind Billy's ear. "Need me to stay over more?"

It seemed easier to sleep with Billy near. Not even sharing a bed, just close enough that Nida could whisper with him in the night and hear him breathing in the night. The offer comes from the best friend Nida. Though boyfriend Nida is worried too.

[demiurgency]

Billy feels a touch guilty for causing that flinch, especially since Nida had been having such a good time with it, but it's difficult to feel too guilty when he catches sight of that flush on Nida's face. It's a really cute look. Cute enough he's smiling softly as Nida moves towards him, and he lifts his free hand in turn as Nida kisses his forehead, fingers brushing over Nida's cheek and settling against his chest. The warmth that settles into his chest steadies him against all the rest, helps with the exhaustion he's still feeling in waves.

"I always want you to stay over more. Easier to fall asleep in your arms," he answers, looking up at Nida with that same soft expression. "But no. I mean yeah, but not any more than usual. I think my body's still catching up from--everything. You know." Except he doesn't, exactly, Billy's been vague on some of those details, but Nida's gotten more than most. "It's fine. I'm fine, I promise." Or he will be. As soon as he's back up to speed, he's doubling down on his training, all of it.

Leaning up slightly, he brushes a light, chaste kiss against Nida's lips, not quite able to resist. "You hungry?"

[skyward_eyes]

At least he's not the only one admitting that it was easier when they're close together. Which might say some things about them, about how they they have connected. About how they feel, and Nida can't help but smile. Even moves on to a pleased hum over how he got a kiss, even a chaste one. Makes him want to follow after Billy, get a better one. But he doesn't.

"So hungry," he agrees, his voice a bit wistful. Not that he means for food. Kisses, closeness, warmth, anything he can get. Instead he wraps an arm lightly around Billy's waist to guide him back to the dining room and the smell of food.

"Not everyone has the durability to do what we've had to as often as we have. But you'll recover. Give yourself about a week to relax."

[skyward_eyes]

Don't worry, Nida doesn't recognize them either, which means the two of them aren't likely to just react to each other with annoyance from their previous conversation. As it is Nida looks a bit ashamed at the fact that he caused that bit of discomfort.

"Sorry. Should have thought a bit harder about how to process corners. I mean, not many blind ones here in town, so shouldn't be too much of an issue. But timing isn't always the best."

Which was a serious understatement he supposes.

[clouded_heart]

Foggy puffs out his breath, dislodging a few more flakes. "No harm, no foul. Just might want to keep an eye out for the actual blind guy, he usually comes wandering through towards the Inn for meals." He flashes a smile and offers a gloved hand out. "I'm Foggy."

[skyward_eyes]

"We have a blind person here?" Nida asks, shocked. That doesn't make any sense. And yet he nods to agree because he wouldn't want to mess with someone with a disability.

But then the name comes. The sex guy. Nida tries not to reach. He probably wasn't being fair to the guy back then, but he had a reason. A pretty serious one. One based on the fact that he had been hurting at the time. Beyond hurting.

"Nida. And I'm sorry. For the rest."

Gifts

[firacrux]

Seifer's where Seifer usually is whenever Nida wants him. Either home, out messing around in the woods, or at the blacksmith's. Best bet's usually the smith, of course. He always has work to do. Or work he can find or make for himself. Today he's just sweeping and tidying, having finished up another round of whatever work Tony needed done that day. Typically nails, hinges, and gears. If there's anything else, well, he'll be happy to get on that as well.

Too bad Nida can't hit him up on his wrist device to find him. Good thing Seifer's not really that elusive overall. Guy's hard to miss, even from a distance.

Re: Gifts

[skyward_eyes]

Hard to miss and it's not like Nida would want to either. After checking a few other locations he makes his way to the forge. Listen, he likes some people there, but that doesn't mean he necessarily wants to spend all his time there risking the ire of others. But when he does show it's with a smile to see his brother there, sweeping up. For a moment he pulls out the mess of items in his pocket before he figures out which one he needs. Only then does he clear his throat.

"Seif, bro, over here for a moment?"

[firacrux]

Unlikely to cause ire, honestly, the place was pretty empty today. That's why Seifer had taken the time to do some cleaning. Good moment to straighten everything up when he wouldn't be underfoot. Consumed by his work Seifer hadn't initially noticed anyone coming in. Nida clearing his throat however, did get him to look up.

Wiping his brow he set the broom aside to saunter over. "What's up? Nothin' wrong is there?" Nida looks happy enough so perhaps it's not trouble.

[skyward_eyes]

Not... Not wrong. Not exactly. So many things in his life are right for once and he likes that. But he stands there anyway, nervous, scuffing his boot against the floor. He waits until Seifer is right there before moving. Moving faster than he should. SeeD fast. Junction fast. He reaches out and grabs one of Seifer's wrists, pulling his hand out and turning it over. Then he slips the dog tag into his hand.

"These came in a box that was waiting for me when I got back. One of a few boxes. It's yours."

MONSTER HUNTING HERO!!!

[poaceae]

Fern has been bit, yes. But are the animals attacking him? Or did he just throw himself at a giant warthog while shouting a battle-cry? The really strange part, if that wasn't enough, is that he punches the animal about as much as he slices at it. He does his best to stay on the thing's back, yelling things like "take that! And this! And a little bit of this!"

Re: MONSTER HUNTING HERO!!!

[skyward_eyes]

Talk about good timing for a boar-spear. Were it not for the fact that Fern was on the thing's back, Nida would have jumped down on it from above. As it is, his concern has to be where it's going. He leaps immediately from the roof, spear at his side, waving at it to draw it's attention.

"Keep a good grip, Fern. Thing might trample if you fall off. Go for the eyes if you can."

As it is the thing barrels at Nida and he rolls aside, jabbing carefully at one leg with the spear-point.

[poaceae]

Fern doesn't answer so much as hiss while he continues to stab and punch at the animal. He even kicks it a few times for good measure, though the last kick gets him thrown several feet to land hard on his face.

[skyward_eyes]

Fuck. The boy is thrown, and Nida watches as the creature turns angrily toward the boy. He throws himself forward, between the beast and the boy, his spear jabbing towards an approaching face. Bad. Very bad.

"Get up!"

SNOW MY CAT PRESSED POST LOL

[moderndayassassin]

It's classic Desmond that there's a whole group of powers offered, and he's never even considered getting one of them. He knows they exist, but it sounds like a recipe for disaster. It's why it takes him a moment to figure out how Nida's even doing what he's doing, because he knows that's not what green does. Kamala had green. He spotted him from perching on one of the buildings, something he's been doing more often since he felt like the lesson he's learned lately is to remember he's an extremely dangerous combatant. Not just a dude. So parkour's been back on his list of daily routines.

He hops off the roof and follows Nida, trying to figure out how he got those cool wind things, when he snaps and puts it together. Oh cool. "Dude, why didn't you go with fire if ---" And it was right about then that the wind accidentally whapped him in the face with a reasonable amount of snow being swept up. Desmond startled, backing up several steps, because damn. "Ow."

[skyward_eyes]

The voice right behind him has Nida flinching. Which is actually what gets the wind kicking up more, shock and lack of full fine control. He even whirls, a tanbo sliding into his hand as he jerks his arm. Given the enhanced speed it means he's turned around lightning quick. And then freezing in shock.

"Des," he says in shock, taking half a step back. "Sorry. I didn't... You caught me off guard. And I think we're seeing why fire might be a problem."

Of course he doesn't know how easily Reeve controlled fire, something Desmond would have seen.

"I... Back home my specialties were wind and water spells. Didn't seem smart to do something I didn't already know."

[moderndayassassin]

It takes all of Desmond's control not to have his immediate response be to set off his hidden blade. He's taken to wearing it ever since they kept getting kidnapped, just on the off-chance it happened again. But he knows this is Nida so he's able to stomp down his well trained instincts, shrugging it off.

"It's all good, Nida, but yeah, being a pyro might not be the best move." He does remember having fire abilities back when the ice mice were around, and he vaguely learned a little about them, but not enough to be good at it. Maybe it's a cool idea for later. He smiles easily at his friend.

"That's cool. I'm not sure I'd be good at any of them, honestly, so I haven't actually given the thing a spin yet." He was a little interested in the advanced healing, with the knowledge that he'd likely end up having to stab himself in order to see it work, and he's not about that life. "You're a little jumpy."

the latest, here for bro times in the dojo.

[scathefires]

Jason can be found where he spends a large part of his spare time these days, in the dojo. Nobody's shown up as of yet to do any training or sparring, so Jason's keeping himself occupied with handstands, holding himself upside down for as long as he can keep his balance. He's focused on breathing and counting out the seconds he's able to stay upright, so depending on how stealthily Nida approaches him, he may be able to catch Jason off guard.

hardly latest, but definitely bestest

[skyward_eyes]

Catch Jason off guard? Perhaps. But Nida's pleased to see the handstand. He slips over, quiet as a shadow. Then, when he's close, he flips himself into his own handstand. And walks, on his hands, into Jason's line of sight.

"Why are we doing this? I mean, not that it's not fun."