From being an Abandoned who had rarely left the Hollowed Grounds, to embracing the call of adventure, to dying and being reborn first as an Ascended and then as an Ancient, Maea has gone through quite the amount of changes in her life. One thing remains common, though, in her attempts to find out just where she belongs; she’s always had a craving for knowledge which has brought her to so many places and to meet so many people here in Caido. We can’t wait to see what else is in store for her!
Congratulations, Maea!
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The courier didn't exactly have much experience with the game, but he knew the general idea and he watched Melita clear the bar with style and grace, giving a small sigh of appreciation as she waved at everyone gathered.
After Lena made her attempt Tal stepped up and eyed the burning rope, swallowing hard. It was uncomfortably placed right below his chin and he was careful to give himself plenty of room to bend backwards and shuffle forward underneath it. Pale eyes were almost crossing as he tried to make it look graceful and easy to impress everyone looking on even though he was sweating both physical and metaphorical bullets as he shimmied his shoulders and popped up on the other side - only then realizing that he'd been holding his breath.
Alys grinned as Talyson as he appeared by her side with a whispered joke. "I'll do my best." It was rare that her height gave her an advantage, and as she looked over the scene, she realized that she might actually have a chance to win the game - if she decided to partake, that is. She wasn't particularly approving of deities in general, but then, Tal had given her a lot to think about recently in that regard. And what could be the harm in a game of limbo?
So with a deep breath and a mental shrug, Alys waited for Tal to duck under the rope of fire before she followed behind him. In truth, she didn't even really need to bend over to walk straight under the flames, but in the interest of keeping her wild curls from being singed, she bent backwards anyway as she stepped forward and underneath.
Sohalia waved to each of her friends that appeared in the crowd, and offered Lena a smile as her fellow Attuned came to stand with her. "This is... intense," she said with a small laugh that betrayed her sudden nerves. Were they really going to play limbo beneath a flaming rope? She eyed the setup with a tinge of trepidation. The rope wasn't too low now - not for her, anyway - but if she remembered how to play the game correctly, it would begin to lower soon, and then they'd really be playing with fire.
She waited her turn anxiously, and when there was a break in players, Soh hesitantly walked toward the pillars and rope, bent gracefully backwards, and sailed beneath the rope to pop up on the other side.
Phoebe grinned at Melita, who of course took this game to another level of competitiveness. Her eyes then turned to Jude and she smiled brightly as he murmured to himself. "Try and have some fun." she said encouragingly as people lined up and limboed their way under the flaming rope (that apparently could talk, how fun!). It was a fairly straight forward game thankfully, no need for lengthy explanations of rules. Go under the rope and don't touch it. Especially because of the flames.
She stepped up next and with ease bent backwards to clear the rope as she shuffled forward. Strength wasn't her best bet, but flexibility? That was something she could do with ease.
Ah, but Deimos, you forget that you are perhaps the luckiest man in all of Caido, hey? The Sword, despite his misgivings, manages to sidle easily under the rope - perhaps he's made of more flexible stuff than we think.
The same goes for Melita, Alys and Sohalia, being on the shorter more petite side.
That leaves Lena, Talyson and Phoebe. And alas, for Lena and Phoebe at least, their game ends here, as the tips of their noses just brush against the rainbow flame! They will find, though, that the fire doesn't burn so much as it tickles agains their skin.
Talyson fares a little better though, proving himself a capable Limbo'er indeed as he shimmies under the rope!
Alas, Jude did not post in time, so along with Lena and Phoebe, he is out of the Drop!
Once all contestants are through, the rope wiggles its way a couple of inches lower seemingly of its own accord.
Onto the next round of LIMBOOOOOO! You have 48 hours to post your contestants shimmying through. Unfortunately no new characters are able to join at this time!
"Hey, not bad!" Tal complimented @Soh and Alys both as they made their turns look easy. He grinned at both ladies and tried to pretend his throat wasn't dry enough to rival Hak Etme. The Climb was bad enough, but now that he had a real chance to show off in front of Melita with a full on audience was making him nervous as hail.
Rubbing his hands against his pants, the courier decided to get his next round over with sooner rather than later. He eyed the rope suspiciously as it dropped a few inches when he stepped up. "Right. Here we go," he mumbled to himself, then exhaled as he leaned back and tried to wriggle underneath it without falling on his ass in front of everyone.
05-19-2023, 08:21 PM (This post was last modified: 05-19-2023, 09:15 PM by Sohalia.)
Sohalia Lumaris
Soh grinned at Talyson as she righted herself on the other side of the limbo rope, taking a place in the crowd as others took their turns. She was surprised (and tickled) to see that Deimos had made it through unscathed, while poor Lena was ousted on the first round. It really did seem to be luck as much as skill that would get them through the game.
After Tal passed under the rope again, Soh stepped forward. This time, she had to lean a little further back, her hair cascading toward the ground as she limbo'd under the burning rope, hoping that she wouldn't be scorched. At least Lena and Phoebe hadn't seemed fazed by their own close brush with the flames.
Alys made it through the first round of limbo with ease, given her short stature, and winked at Talyson as she took her place back in the crowd to watch the remaining participants. Many of them fared well, including Deimos; Alys snickered to herself at how far the man had to lean back to make it under the rope. It looked positively ridiculous - but then, so did the rest of them. Who didn't look a little insane playing limbo?
When her turn again arrived, Alys stepped up to the rope, leaned back, and shuffled forward. She was still short enough that she didn't have to lean back too far, but she tried to extend a little further than she thought she would, just in case. She was surprised to find that she was having fun - and she'd never thought to have that in the presence of a god!
if you don't terrify people a little then what's the point
Deimos’ eyes widened as it became clear that he’d made it through – expectations not high on this venture. Regardless if luck (because that was probably all it was), fortune, or some training had harkened back to these abilities, he’d made it to the next round.
Shrugging his shoulders at those looking at him, because his explanations were slim, he swallowed down all the other hesitations and notions, watching as the rope lowered once more. Figuring, as he took his place in line again, that this would be the time he’d be out.
So, as others flickered and lowered themselves one right after the next, he did the same, gritting his teeth the entire way.
Melita was all the more impressed with herself, but that was pretty much a given. Skipping along to the back of the line to begin another round, her grin was jubilant, barely focusing on any other competitors. It was fire, it was fun, it was enough to keep her wholly entertained and occupied.
Even as the rope lowered another few inches, the Honeybee remained completely unbothered and undaunted, bouncing on her toes until it was her turn to go. By the time she was up, she was a ball of zealous, wild energy, flexing her prowess in backbends and sauntering forward, hoping to make it to the next volley.
help tonight to split its seams
Give the bruises out like gifts
Surprising everyone - but probably himself most of all - Talyson manages to shimmy himself beneath the burning rope with very little problem whatsoever! Look out, ladies, the boy is flexible!
The same cannot be said, unfortunately, for Sohalia and Alys; the rope is just a wee bit too low for the former, and despite Alys's petite statue, luck simply isn't on her side! The dancing, colourful flames seem to titter as they skim the rope, taking them out of the game.
And then, bless his cotton socks, we have Deimos. Not even the luckiest man in Caido can defy physics, and although his efforts are very impressive (again, are you watching, ladies and gents?), ultimately his burly tall boi frame is bested by the limbo rope.
Finally, we have Melita. One might not expect the Honeybee, reckless and full of energy, to be able to dance her way into the final round - but she does it! Looks like it's a showdown between unrequited(?) love.
The rope dingle-dangles yet another couple of inches lower. This one isn't going to be easy!
It's the final round of LIMBOOOO! between Talyson and Melita! You have 48 hours to post your characters!
Melita did her best not to gloat. Really and truly. Which showed some manner of growth, because beforehand she would’ve been cheering and hooting and hollering for herself, fist pumps included. For now though, she waved at her friends who didn’t quite make it all the way through.
And then surveyed her competition.
Narrowing her eyes vaguely at Talyson, and wondering if this would be the moment where she finally beat him up, she opted to utilize the circumstances as they were. Fair and squire. Limbo.
Energetic and full of zest again, she approached the flames as she so often did – like a kindred spirit, striving to shimmy beneath the lower and lower rope.
help tonight to split its seams
Give the bruises out like gifts
05-24-2023, 02:43 AM (This post was last modified: 05-27-2023, 01:04 PM by Talyson.)
He did, indeed, looked surprised at his success, flashing an incredulous grin to Alys and Soh that turned to a sympathetic wince as they were taken out of the running. It was a bit of a shock when he realized that he and Melita were the only two left, and his grin turned awkwardly shy as he waited for her to go first, rubbing the back of his neck distractedly as he watched her graceful turn before he took his own.
Ladies first, right?
Then it was just him, and as he stepped up to the rope he closed his eyes and whispered: "Tanau? Please, please help me look good in fronta this girl, yeah?" Then he opened his eyes, exhaled to make his stomach as flat as he could, and leaned back until he thought his back might crack as he tightened his core and shuffle-hopped under the rope.
The very definition of cool, yeah?
Tal channels for assistance!
05-27-2023, 01:20 PM (This post was last modified: 05-27-2023, 04:34 PM by Random Event.)
TANAU
Now, now. While Channelling can be useful for a lot of things, it cannot be used to win yourself a little Drop, Talyson, or to even channel Tanau himself. (And spoiler alert: it doesn't). But as it happens, the Courier hasn't actually asked to win, and as Melita shimmies her way successfully beneath the rope for a final time, it's up to Tal to match and beat her. Which, if you haven't guessed yet, does not happen - but as far as fails go, he looks spectacular doing it.
Just as Tal loses his footing and nearly takes a tumble onto his arse, an eruption of small fire spirits gather about him like a swarm of literal fireflies, supporting him back into a standing position. The rainbow rope becomes golden hands, a dark mop of hair and a smiling, handsome face, and Tanau offers him a nod of encouragement. "A valiant effort," he informs Tal as the Courier's channeled spirits fizzle away. "And very noble of you, to concede to the lady."
Is that what had happened, really? Would Melita at all appreciate the sentiment?
Don't look at Tanau.
Congratulations, Melita! You have won the drop and have won +2 LUCK as well as Limbo Bragging Rights. <33
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