[Voice, Action for Moses] Jay the Beautiful

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[Well, it almost seems like a normal morning in Luceti. (But then again, is there such thing as "normal" in Luceti?) Jay sits up in his bed, immediately taking note of the loose lavender sleeves he's wearing. Alarmed, he throws the covers off to see the rest of the dress; long, lavender, sparkly and shiny. Even more alarmed, he jumps out of bed...only to lose his balance on the lavender high-heels he's wearing, falling to the floor. He gets up and runs precariously to the bathroom to look himself in the mirror.]

[Oh dear Nerifes, why is he wearing a dress of all things? It's even complete with a sparkling tiara. He immediately rips the tiara off and throws it...but it only reappears on his head mere seconds later. So this is going to be one of those experiments, is it?]

[Jay steps out of the bathroom, making sure Moses isn't around. Hopefully he's taken Giet out for his morning walk by now. So Jay returns to his bed and grabs his journal.

All right...just what are the Malnosso up to this time? Isn't it a little early for Halloween?



[OOC: Chronologically, the action thread with Moses will come last, when he kidnaps this pretty "princess.".]

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[Was the dragon seriously going to eat him? Pull as he might, Jay just can't get his arm free, the chains only making it more difficult to struggle. He merely stumbles along as Norma drags him away.]

Norma...stop! I said let go of me! H-Help!

[What...what was that last thing that came out of his mouth? Oh bother...]

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[Norma, amazingly, seems able to navigate the darkness. Maybe there's more to this "transformation" than just a cute little outfit. Her eyes seems more than able to see in the dark, but she's still uncoordinated Norma, and does stumble over a stray root or two. Plus, Jay's not exactly light, and those chains are added a bit of weight, too. And there's the whole yelling thing...]

Shut up already! Jeez, JJ, you want that stupid bandit to come and find us?! I'm not giving you up to anyone, so quit yelling and squirming! You're too loud!

[Says the one yelling twice as loud. Moses, if you're listening in, just...ignore that.]

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[Moses is listening but it's Giet you need to worry about. He howls to his master and starts running ahead in the direction he heard the voices.]

Keep goin', Giet! Bubbles is gonna be sorry she took off with the princess like that. I stole 'im fair'n square.

[He's hot on your trail but still a fair distance away... Hold on, princess!]

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I'd like for anyone to find us!

[Jay's still going to be so blunt as he's helplessly dragged along.]

Where are you taking me!?

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Back to my den, now shut it! Shouldn't be too far from--...huh?

[Norma can hear the sound of something big running through the dense foliage, and she stop momentarily, listening as Giet gets closer and closer. Even without the noise, he could also probably smell them. Norma's eyes catch sight of the large Galf and they widen in a mix of shock and fear.

Her first reaction is to fight, to hurl a spell right in Spot's face, but common sense wins this time. Even if it is Spot, and Norma adores him perhaps just as much as Moses does, it's pretty hard for her to forget how hard the large canine fought against them, how ferocious he was, especially since it'd only been a month or two since Norma had to fight Spot, and watch him and Red part ways. What was it called again? Going "wild" or something...

So suffice to say Norma's more than a little freaked out when that big, lumbering mound of fangs and fur comes galumphing right for her. She loses most of her grip on Jay and stumbles backward, falling on her butt and covering her head with a little yell. Or, as little as Norma can manage.]

Whoa--yaaaah! S-Spot, don't!

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[Silly Norma, Giet hasn't forgotten you at all! He doesn't really attack so much as he intimidates, barking loudly to get Moses' attention. The bandit comes crashing through the trees, holding his spear out though he would never cast it.]

Dammit, Bubbles. Throwin' fire like that just ain't nice. I oughta pin your tail to a tree'n let you get outta that one by yourself. Keep'n eye on her, Giet.

[He goes to stand over Jay, bending down to pick him up and sling him over his shoulder.]

Seems like the princess belongs to me now. If you're wantin' to pick a fight with me, you should bring more'n cute tricks.

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[Norma falling to the ground caused Jay to lose his balance and fall down himself. He cringed as Giet came out.]

[Of course, there was little he could do as Moses was once again picking him up, listening to their taunts. Now he belongs to the bandit? Jay wishes he could cry at this point, but he doesn't let himself cry.]

Moses...

[He's really wondering why they both want to take possession of him like some kind of object. He'll ask about it once he gets settled down...wherever he gets taken to next.]

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[Norma scrambles to her feet, conflicted on whether to obey her rational side and to run as far away from the legendary and power grand galf and the side influenced by the experiment - to char Giet as much as possible with some advanced fire-based eres. Fortunately, her rationale is winning out, and she just keeps away from the galf while snarling and baring her teeth in return.

When Moses arrives, she's so tempted to throw a rock at him, because seriously! He deserved it! What kind of person sics a galf on another person?! A girl of all things! What about family? Stupid, stupid Moses...Norma's going to kick you so hard...]

Red! Call off your mutt, you stupid bandit! And gimme back my princess! What the heck are you gonna do with him anyway, huh?! If you're so desperate for a girlfriend, date your dumb dog!

Finally back to this. Thanks, internet. :|

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[Moses laughs, shaking his head.]

I'll be callin' off Giet when I'm outta here. I ain't desperate! I saw him first so you're takin' what's mine. I'm just takin' him back, that's all.

[He adjusts Jay on his shoulder better and starts walking out, Giet still standing close to the dragon.]

C'mon, Giet. We got what we were lookin' for.

[Barking, Giet bounds after Moses who is now striding confidently away from the dragon's den.]

Hooray! \o/

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[Jay squirms in Moses's grip, trying to look back and see if Norma was following them.]

Wh...where are you taking me this time?

[And would Norma come back and try to steal him away again?]

Yaay! and boo Internet 8|

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[Oh, no you don't! Norma's not done quite yet. As soon as Giet's attention is off of her, and Moses gets just a few feet forward, she springs like a cat. Her target, this time, is Jay, and she clings to him possessively, practically digging her heels into the dirt.]

You probably stole him in the first place! I'm doing a noble thing! [Tugging again, with vigor.] If you don't wanna gimme the princess, Red, then at least let me have his dress, or crown! I can find something else to eat, but I want the valuable stuff!

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[Oh geez, Moses is lucky that he's quick on his feet as he nearly stumbles backward. His arm keeps a hold on Jay, not quite tugging back but just enough to make sure he keeps his princess with him.]

Noble? There ain't nothin' noble 'bout tearin' someone in half! Let go'n go find your own crown'n dress! You ain't gonna fit into this dress, anyway.

[Not to be outdone, Giet sneaks around behind Norma, opening his jaws an aiming to take a bite out of the dragon's tail. Moses, meanwhile, has his arms around Jay's middle in a desperate attempt to pull him from Norma's clutches.]

I didn't go stealin' anythin' from nobody! You're the one playin' the bandit now!

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[Now Jay's cringing as he feels his body stretched out to its limits.]

Grrr...let go! Norma...you can have the shoes! Take the shoes!

[Pleeeaaase get those shoes OFF his feet! Hopefully that'll be enough to appease the angry dragon.]

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[Lucky for Giet, Norma's far too immersed with trying to get Jay away from Moses that she doesn't notice him stalking around behind her. She continues pulling, her face contorting into one of pure fury when Moses insults her.]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN "I WOULDN'T FIT"?! ARE YOU INSINUATING SOMETHING?! I COULD FIT INTO IT JUST FINE IF I WANTED! [She snarls, her eyes taking on that eerie yellow, reptile-like look under the shadow of her hood, and she bares her teeth completely at Moses. Ooh...she's going to kick your ass so hard, Red. So hard...! Until Jay speaks and--....omg, shoes. She can totally work with that.]

Shoes? [Norma lets go very suddenly. Don't fall backwards now, you two.] I guess I can take those! They should be worth something. Lemme see...

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[Moses very nearly falls backwards, stumbling until he hits a tree, protecting Jay from hitting it as well. He grumbles, rubbing the back of his head while hanging onto his princess with one arm.]

Dammit, Bubbles. You're just one step away from me tryin' to tame you.

[He carefully removes Jay's shoes, tossing them toward Norma. Thankfully, Giet's noticed that Norma's standing down for now so he just sits back on his haunches, watching...waiting.]

There's your damn shoes. Not like the princess can walk in 'em. It's how I caught you in the first place, ain't it, Jay?

[Moses isn't sticking around, though. He's slowly inching back, keeping his eye on the dragon this time. He's learnt his lesson. He leans in close to Jay's ear, hoping that Norma doesn't have really good hearing to go with those pretty eyes.]

Better hang on in case I gotta run fast, princess. Wouldn't wanna lose you to some tree branch. You'd be her lunch if you stay here.

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[Jay just lets out a sigh of relief as his shoes are removed, stretching out his poor little toes.]

[At the bandit's warning, Jay stares down at his back. What exactly can he hold on to? Since he's wary about grabbing Moses's waist, he grips at his sash instead.]

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You couldn't tame me even if you tried, Red.

[She says, while dangling the glitzy slippers from her fingers, grinning. But it doesn't seem like she's going to follow either, thankfully. She's plenty happy with getting something in the end, even if it doesn't include dinner. Plus, she's finally noticed Giet over there, and, well...she's not in the mood to have to fight off a Galf, thanks.]

Thanks for these! You can have your whiny princess, for all he's worth! I got what I wanted! [She salutes with her free hand, winking and cocking one hip outward.] Seee ya later!

[ And off she goes, into the darkness.]

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[Don't make him try to prove you wrong, dragon girl. For now, he's glad that he managed to at least placate Norma with those silly looking shoes and he lets out a relieved sigh.]

That was damn close. Lookin' at those eyes, she woulda taken a chunk outta both of us if we weren't careful.

[Of course, don't think he's putting you down, Jay. He adjusts the princess in his arms, carrying him bridal style instead, starting to go in the direction of their makeshift campsite from earlier.]

Now you got no shoes so no walkin' for you. Don't think she'll be botherin' us again. C'mon, Giet.

[Once back at the campsite, he sets Jay down on an unrolled bedroll. He's actually unusually gentle for a guy who put chains on the princess.]

Sorry 'bout tuggin' on ya. Don't think you wanted to be taken by Bubbles after the things she was sayin'.

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[Jay only lets out a relieved sigh as the dragon girl leaves. As Moses carries him back to the campsite, he does indeed take note of the bandit's gentleness. Somehow he finds it quite soothing after being roughly handled and almost torn to pieces by the dragon.]

[Once he's set down on the bedroll, Jay promptly lays down on it. He's sore and exhausted from the whole experience now...much more than a princess can take. He looks at the chains binding his wrists, reminding him that he's still a captive, but for some reason, he no longer desires escape. He looks up at Moses after his last comment.]

No...not really.

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[Moses says nothing more for a while, setting some food up to cook on the fire before he goes over and places a plate of skewered meat and vegetables beside Jay.]

Ain't much but might as well eat up.

[He sits down beside the princess, enjoying his own meal and tossing a few bits to Giet.]

Think you might wanna try wearin' some flat shoes next time. Those shoes we gave Bubbles weren't doin' you any favours. Can't say anythin' bad 'bout that dress, though.

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[Jay sits up and picks up the skewer, picking out one piece at a time and eating it. He rolls his eyes at the comment.]

Oh please, Moses. Can't your brain retain any information for more than two minutes? I told you that I didn't choose these shoes. And I would rather you not talk about the dress at all.

[He's just...tired of hearing about it.]

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[Oh, it can but this is a special case, all things considered. To him, Jay's always been a princess of Oresoren Village.]

Then tell them damn fur balls to stop givin' you such crazy shoes. Could be a bit nicer since I just saved you from bein' eaten like a piece of meat.

[He dusts off his hands as he finishes off his dinner and feeding Giet.]

Best get some sleep, princess. Giet'll be keepin' watch overnight so we're not gonna get attacked without warnin'.

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Moses...

[He trails off for a moment. Why was the bandit putting him through this? He had already said he didn't have a real reason for taking the princess, so he'd have to let him go eventually...right?]

How long do you plan to...keep me like this?

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Long enough.

[He shrugs lightly. It's true that it was just a spur of the moment capture but he now hates the idea of letting Jay go. Still...]

If I took off them chains, would you start beatin' the hell outta me? Don't you go lyin' to me 'cause I won't show you no mercy if you tell me one thing'n do another.

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[Long enough? That isn't quite the answer he's looking for. Still, he carefully considers the offer to have the chains removed. As much as he really wants to get back at Moses, he just can't do it right now. He could flee while Moses is asleep, but that would be a foolish thing to do in the dark. Jay is just so inexplicably afraid.]

Fine...

[But once this experiment passes, oh, he will have his revenge.]