Complete Megathread Side Story (Wintersday) Zeusterday Express

[Imoogi]

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90 / 120
Team Green
Scene: Zalra

"Now this is more like it!"

Imoogi, despite her... brooding nature, actually liked Christmas. She always had, even if it had soured in recent years. Being stuck on a caravan was incredibly boring, though, so the snowball fight was a welcome distraction.

She gathered up a snowball and peered across the field. There was no way she'd miss that huge guy in the distance, right?

...the answer was, yes she could. Her loosely packed snowball fell apart before it could even reach the guy. "Damnit!"

▣ Attire: Crimmus
▣ Target: Zeus (@Raid Boss)
▣ Red: 2
▣ Green: 2

 

[Sakura Wind]

100 / 100
90 / 120
Team Green

Sakura perked up a bit when she noticed that a snowball fight had started! With her current attire, she felt obligated to join the green team. She contemplated staying hidden behind others, occasionally throwing snowballs in support, but...

She thought... Isn't that not in the spirit of snowball fights? I need to enjoy this while I can. The small beastfolk quickly built a small snow wall to use as a fortification before starting to throw snowballs from behind it, the lower portions of her body protected.

Her target decision was relatively easy by comparison. The big guy, who's seemingly getting really into the fight. She figured that picking a relatively large target would make it easier to aim...

Which is clearly false, since all of her shots go wide, prompting a pouty face from her.

▣ Attire: Reference image
▣ Target: @Raid Boss (Zeus)
▣ Red: 2
▣ Green: 2
Roll Result
1d10 (3) = 3

 

[Zelrius]

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85 / 115
Team Green

Zelrius was merely relaxing, speaking with @Yugam @Luthien @Ash Vargold and @Erick Stryker for the majority of this trip and pitstop. Enjoying the warmth his pyromancy generated, insulated by Erick's little prism and keeping everyone in nice, luxurious heat. That was - until the outbreak of the snowball fight.

It was sudden, the snow being pelted around, the sudden cold of water and frozen snow on his ugly sweater. The man moved faster than his thoughts, ducking behind cover and peaking over. For a moment it seemed like @Rael - someone whom he had seen twice now was the only one on her side, before others joined in. The man wasn't going to betray her now, and wouldn't let her stand alone on that team. He was fast to bundle snow up into his bare hands, and begin packing it in, rushing to the pink-haired storyteller's side and letting loose. Targetting whoever it was he could see across the way with a "Take that!" delcaration.

▣ Attire: Fake antlers and an ugly christmas sweater
▣ Target: @Aerial
▣ Red: 2
▣ Green: 4

 

[Kamala Graham]

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Adventurers Guild

100 / 100
90 / 120

Team Green
Uwuru Camp, Northern Zadaken, Zalra

Kamala had the option to join the Red Team, but she was also wearing green, and her entire theme, her entire color palette, was green, so her choice in the end was a no-brainer. Not athletically gifted and somewhat uncoordinated, Kamala panicked when people started chucking snowballs around her. She knew of their trio, she was the least useful one in things like this. @Chrys would most likely stand his ground, the massive mountain of a man that he is, and @Ayna Nietzsche? Well, Ayna has hit worse people with snow and balls. Lightning balls.

"I'm sorry!"

Kamala sobbed before throwing a snowball at the first person she thought of, which was, unfortunately for the druid, the White Whistle herself, Childress. She shivered, eyes wide in horror, at the possibility of her idol's vengeance. Was she going to get knocked out by one hit? Kamala gulped, accepting her fate.

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▣ Attire: Kamala with a Wintersday hat
▣ Target: @Raid Boss (Childress)
▣ Red: 3
▣ Green: 4

 

[Ayna Nietzsche]

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Adventurers Guild

100 / 100
85 / 115

Team Red
Uwuru Camp, Northern Zadaken, Zalra

War, ugh! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing!

Or that's how the song went, right? Well, Ayna would beg to differ, especially in the context of a fun snowball war. Unlike @Chrys, who'd probably just stand there like a complete idiot, making himself an easy target for everyone else, and @Kamala Graham, who, bless her soul, isn't really built for these things, Ayna was fast and agile. As soon as someone screamed the words, she immediately ran and rolled into action, Bobbert the Blue-nosed Basseal tucked safely between her bosoms. The next thing anyone knew, she was throwing a snowball at her own teammate-turned-opponent for this game.

"Sorry, Kamala, but all's fair in love and snowball war!"

Bobbert honked in agreement, clapping merrily at the proceedings. If Ayna didn't know any better, it seemed he was enjoying the ride.

"UNGH UNGH!!!"
("Yes, yes, destroy these bipedal freaks, my machine! Let them eat snow!")

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▣ Attire: Ayna's ill-advised Wintersday attire
▣ Target: @Kamala Graham
▣ Red: 3
▣ Green: 4

 

[Ash Vargold]

100 / 100
80 / 110
Team Red

Other people were using magic for the sake of snowball war. Ash could have done the same, but that felt... unfair, somehow. Besides, he was fucking tall and that gave him enough of an advantage here.

Another snowball gathered. @Zelrius had just gotten a good hit. Clearly, he couldn't be allowed to keep that streak going.

▣ Attire: He's got a hat now.
▣ Target: @Zelrius
▣ Red: 4
▣ Green: 4

 

[Sean Poteitoku]

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85 / 115
Team Red

The red warrior leaned away from the retaliatory snow, his efforts in dodging brought him low. "You've got a good throwing hand, but I'm the best snowball fighter in the land!" He grabbed a bundle of snow and let it loose, at one of the ones who threw at Zeus. His new target seemed really into the fight, the warrior felt glad at the sight.

▣ Attire: Regular attire with a Santa hat and fake beard.
▣ Target: @Imoogi
▣ Red: 5
▣ Green: 4

 

[Ayna Nietzsche]

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Adventurers Guild

100 / 100
85 / 115

Team Red
Uwuru Camp, Northern Zadaken, Zalra

She missed?! How could she have missed?! Like a spurned animal, Ayna growled. She rolled another snowball and immediately chucked it at Kamala again, much to Bobbert's excited honking. Was it a cruel overkill? Nah, it's just a game. She'll stop once she hits her friend and asserts her dominance.

"Stay still and accept your snowy fate, Kamala! It'll be over soon!"

Bobbert honked again, expressing his delight at the winter warring.

"UNGH UNGH!!!"
("She's right there, machine! How can you miss her?! She's literally just shivering in fear!")

...and she misses again. What the f*cking f*ck? This is absolute shit! Is my aiming on the fritz? Do I have to re-f*cking-program my gods damned arm?! Leave it to Ayna to internally mald at a game meant for simple fun.

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▣ Attire: Ayna's ill-advised Wintersday attire
▣ Target: @Kamala Graham
▣ Red: 5
▣ Green: 4

 

[Imoogi]

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90 / 120
Team Green
Scene: Zalra

Paff!

Imoogi shook her head and hissed in anger as Sean's snowball hit true. She gathered up another snowball, this time making absolutely sure it was well packed. Perhaps a little too well packed...

"Oh yeah? Let's see you say that with a mouthful of snow!"

She threw as hard as she could, only for it to... miss again.

"Oh, come on!" Seriously?

▣ Attire: Crimmus
▣ Target: @Sean Poteitoku
▣ Red: 5
▣ Green: 4

 

[Ayna Nietzsche]

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Adventurers Guild

100 / 100
85 / 115

Team Red
Uwuru Camp, Northern Zadaken, Zalra

Third time's the charm, right? RIGHT?! Ayna was clenching her jaw so hard, her teeth were almost grinding against each other. This time, she didn't speak. She just aimed another snowball at Kamala and let it fly. Whether it hits or not, that's her final shot. It's been humiliating, missing the same stationary target over and over again. Maybe it's to quit.

Bobbert honked, this time shaking his basseal head.

"UNGH UNGH!!!"
("I swear to the god of gods, if you miss this again, machine, I'm biting off your robot finger the next time you try to poke my nose!")

Fortunately for Ayna and Bobbert, not so much for Kamala, the magia's third attempt at throwing a ball of snow at her own friend finally ended up a success! Both master and primon cheered in their respective ways, with Ayna maniacally laughing.

"FINALLY! THIRD TIME'S REALLY THE CHARM! MWAHAHAHA!"

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▣ Attire: Ayna's ill-advised Wintersday attire
▣ Target: @Kamala Graham
▣ Red: 6
▣ Green: 4

 

[Cynna]

100 / 100
80 / 100
Team Green

Present Cynna currently sat atop @Sakura Wind 's head like an annoying omen, having (perhaps) eaten all the snacks, she now impatiently awaited more from her perch.

Child! Are you blind?! That man is clearly at the top of the hierarchy! Aim for someone weaker! You'll gain no glory trying to catch the sun with bare hands and a greedy heart!

The present's ribbons flailed and attempted to gently pull Sakura's cheeks.

Find the weakest link and grow your glory that way! Numbers, child! Numbers will grow your position! See?! That snake-girl gets it (@Imoogi)! Target the boy! He clearly looks like a nerd! (@Sean Poteitoku)

The present's ribbons wafted up some snow and threw it at Sean, like a mother bird trying to teach its baby chick to hunt.

▣ Attire: An annoying animated present box.
▣ Target: @Sean Poteitoku
▣ Red: 7
▣ Green: 4

 

[Rael]

100 / 100

 85 / 115
Team Green

Rael recoiled from the sound of the snowball that hit someone she didn't quite recognize, throwing her arms up in victory almost as second later as she then turned to the one who had thrown it, quite literally jumping into the arms of @Zelrius and squeezing tight. It was the hype of the situation that made her do what she'd otherwise be unable to, and soon... She had to plan her offense.

"Keep it up, everyone!"

"Not bad, sir!" Rael turned to the one who recently complimented her, cheeks reddened as she had to tilt her head slightly backward to look at Kiryuu (@Raid Boss). Just then, she was crowned with but a hefty amount of snow per courtesy of one green-haired beastfolk, who darted across the battlefield in a dramatic reveal of him turning to the dark side.

"Sir, it seems the opposing team is taking shelter behind Childress and Zeus! May I get on your back to take better aim, we need to coordinate our forces!"

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▣ Attire: League-supplied attire!
▣ Target: @Ash Vargold
▣ Red: 7
▣ Green: 5

 

[Zelrius]

100 / 100
85 / 115
Team Green

He turned to @Rael just right at the moment she jumped, reflexively clasping his arms around her in return. The surprise was laden in his body, with shaky fingers and a pounding heart - the latter coming from multiple sources. Quick to let go of her and turn away, clearing his throat.

He'd simply heed her words with a "Right!" and leave it at that. Gathering up another bundle of snow, and sliding to @Kamala Graham's defense this time. Intent on helping her recover from hitting herself with the snowball, the incessant attacks of @Ayna Nietzsche and @Chrys.

▣ Attire: i exhaust of typing it
▣ Target: @Ayna Nietzsche
▣ Red: 7
▣ Green: 6

 

[Nai]

100 / 100
85 / 115
Scene: Uwuru Camp
Team Green

A snowball fight. Of all things, they were starting off a snowball fight.

In the periphery, Nai watched, arms crossed, as the flow of battle swung one way then the next, before finally stabilizing somewhat. Soon enough, it would become a battle of attrition, and so, decisive action must be taken to ensure that they broke through.

The woman unfolded her arms and revealed the green banner tied to it.

...

With the frontal assault helmed by @Zelrius and @Rael, sufficient distractions were present for Nai to slip to the back of team red, the chaos of snowfall obscuring her movements and her allegiance as she packed a ball of snow, aligning herself to be behind @Sean Poteitoku. The righteous sort, undoubtedly, the one that had so far been evading throw after throw.

Take aim, account for travel time, and fire.

A ball of snow shot through the air, whizzing right by the red-head's head, before hurtling towards the giant-man whom the youth had such great affection towards.

Rolls

▣ Attire: Ornaments hanging from horns.
▣ Target: Zeus @Raid Boss
▣ Red: 8
▣ Green: 6

 

[Aerial]

Red Team

Wide eyes stared at the.. food? Well, it looked to be food. Wait- no. Food didn't move. No, no that was just the mind. At least, that's what she assured herself. Besides, don't judge a book by its cover and what not..

A smile hid her inner turmoil as she gratefully accepted the delivery from @Ludmilla Orphys.

"Aw. Thanks for thinking of me. You really shouldn't have."

Really, you shouldn't have. Just as she was about to take a (tentative) bite from the delivered goods..

Splat.

A 360 no scope snowball landed a perfect headshot. @Nai's appetizing snack was consumed by the ground the second she lost balance.

"Wow. What a cheap shot. Targeting a person simply trying to enjoy the hard work that had been put into that meal."

She scolded despite the internal sight of relief.

Were abilities allowed? Nah, she didn't need them. Eyes focused on her attack, @Zelrius, she quickly scooped up a ball of snow and-

She managed to hit herself right in the face. It wasn't even a team kill.. it was like throwing a grenade only to get caught up in the explosion that you knew would follow.

Yeaah.. So, that's why she stuck to video games. Touching grass - or snow - sucked.

Target: @Zelrius
Red: 8
Green: 7

Attire: Over-sized, baggy (ugliest/cringiest) Christmas sweater. Jeans. Holiday socks with festive lights that poke out of otherwise stylish boots.

 

[Raid Boss]

Team Red

Zeus, whose big dumb body served as the shield for Team Red laughed uproariously as he was pied by snow, again and again, letting all the kids score some points as he rolled a snowball on the ground, eventually forming a three-tiers snowman. With the festive decor in his one hand, he hurled the entire thing, which broke off into three balls that gathered snow as it rolled toward all of the ones who hit him, @Rael @Sakura Wind @Imoogi and @Nai.

Never bring a SNOWBALL to a SNOWMAN FIGHT, ho.Ho.HO!

Zeus's hand was stuck in the snowman balls, and he ended up rolling with them, tumbling into a pile of snow ahead.

Ho....

▣ Target: Multi-targets
▣ Red: 8
▣ Green: 8

 

[Sakura Wind]

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90 / 120
Team Green

It took Sakura a moment to figure out where the voice had come from. There was a present on her head! She listened to the box's advice about going for the weakest link, looking to a holiday'd out redhead... He seemed to be on a roll.

"O-okay! Go for the nerd...!" The small beastfolk quickly made a few snowballs... before noticing the big man had launched some snow at her! Thankfully, her small snow wall barely protected her. Breathing a sigh of relief, she launched her snowball stock at the red nerd...

...and her snow barrage flies true! The beastfolk's face lit up, proud of her accuracy.

▣ Attire: Reference image
▣ Target: @Sean Poteitoku
▣ Red: 8
▣ Green: 10

 

[Raid Boss]

Team Red

Seeing Kamala bungling her shot while aimed at the White Whistle, herself, Childress grinned.

Hooh? Little snow-cheek wanted to play a little with ole me, huh? Prepare yourself!

SPLOOOSH!!!

▣ Target: @Kamala Graham
▣ Red: 10
▣ Green: 10

 

[Zelrius]

100 / 100
85 / 115
Team Green

There was so much chaos, snow flying everywhere - everyone was covered. Aerial went for her counter attack, only to hurt himself. Zelrius couldn't help but laugh. He wasn't trying to be mean, but it was comical, watching normally powerful fantasy adult characters flail around in the snow. Slip over their own feet.

Just as some snow hit small @Kamala Graham - something the man could not stand for. That was his teammate god damn it, one who had been nothing but nice to him. This could not go unpunished. More snow was gathere, an attack on Childress was imminent.

"Eat snow, Whistle!"

▣ Attire: i exhaust of typing it
▣ Target: Childress
▣ Red: 10
▣ Green: 12

 

[Erick Stryker]

100 / 100
90 / 120
Team Green

The biggest man in the group had to be the target- it was only natural to take advantage of the situation when the opportunity presented itself. Not only was Zeus larger than life, but now, he was in prime position for Erick to clock him while the others were busy engaged with one another. It didn't take foresight to know where the man would be when he spent no less than two seconds elbow deep in snowman taint.

"Sorry about this, but..." Erick wound back and unleashed the snowball with the intent to smack the festive jolly giant upside the head. "Check out my curveball, old timer!"

He followed through with a stutter step, bouncing off his heel to skip quickly out of harm's way.

▣ Target: @Raid Boss (Zeus)
▣ Red: 10
▣ Green: 14