video | un: zing zang voombah (Backdated to July 5th)

[spiritwalks]

Woah, hey. Hi. What's up, Sleepers?

[The feed shakes as Vyng walks through the inner compound of Trenchwood Farm. Behind him is a surprisingly cheery farmhouse. At the same time, a sharp clap of thunder pierces the sky some distance away.]


Looks like we've got some real nasty weather. On the plus side, if you catch the rainwater at just the right time? It's, like...the perfect temperature for boiling a pot of—





["YOU!" Tuck — a 7-foot-fall mountain of a man can be seen furiously pointing at a rooster in the background. "This is your fault!"]





Ahahah. One se—

[The feed goes dark. About 5 minutes later, Vyng's face fills the screen again. He takes a hefty CHOMP out of a raw zucchini.]




....Anyways. Me and these lovely ladies here— [The camera pans over a flock of chickens scratching around in the grass for treats, some of whom are wearing crocheted hats] —decided today's a great day for a sleepover. We've got snacks, we've got these beautiful fairy lights strung up around the compound. Oh, and, almost forgot—

[Endless sky fills the screen, along with walls of clouds surrounding the compound. But, like the eye of a hurricane, the air directly overhead is calm and clear.]

Storm shelters? Psh. Never heard of 'em. Over at Trenchwood Farm, storms shelter you. So, come on over. Hunker down. Bunk up with a feathered friend, and ride out the storm with us.

[The camera shifts back to Vyng's face, eyebrows raised.]

Or don't. I'm not your mom, do whatever you want.

[His expression grows more somber.]

On the other hand, I could use some aid in keepin' this storm off our collective butts over here. So if you can help out with spirit stuff? Weather stuff? Whatever stuff, honestly. That'd be amazing. All the farm animals would love you.

We'll make a fun time out of it. You know what they say: When life gives you a downpour, pour down some drinks and pass 'em around.

[He stares at the camera.]




But, no, seriously. Please help.



((OOC: Mariana is angry, and a brutal storm is raging on July 5th. Feel free to post to Vyng's log-starter here. Or make your own farm starter under the general storm thread. For further plotting, hit me up at jackets or Jansen#8997))

Comments

audio, un: yuuki

[siriusly]

Wait-- How come you keep a pig in the house when you have a whole farm out there apparently??

[spiritwalks]

Francis is our emotional support pig. He's exactly where he needs to be.

[siriusly]

[uh...huh...

sigh.]

Right. [whatever.] Storm, you said? Out that way? How big does it look? I can board up things here if I have to.

[spiritwalks]

It's a bad one. Pthumerian in nature, by the feel of it. Unless you wanna get cooked like spaghetti, you should stay inside as much as possible.

[siriusly]

Ehhhh? Really? [hmm.] Well, it did get incredibly hot the past couple days...it could also just be the planet? When pressure systems clash, weather gets pretty rough.

Video; un: lothrat

[ezra_of_lothal]

I'm supposed to be up there an early morning shift anyway.

[spiritwalks]

You'll have less to clean up if we can hold things down now, that's for sure.

[ezra_of_lothal]

At a minimum, I should be able to lend some energy to any weather workers. I think. Depends on their power set, I guess.

And help keep the coop calm.

[spiritwalks]

All very important. I can't be in two places at once, so. Any help at all is huge.

un: eudaimonikos; video

[eudaimonikos]

Wait, how long have you had a farm?

[Michael is literally just out in the rain. At his normal body temperature, boiling water's kinda whatever. Annoying with glasses, though!]

[spiritwalks]

It's not mine. Technically, it belongs to Raleigh and Chuck. They're just not here anymore.

[Unfortunately. They poured so much of themselves into this farm. And still the ocean called for them.]

Only reason we're here right now is 'cause the weather started taking a rough turn, and the ladies don't wanna lose their hats.

[eudaimonikos]

...right.

[Not people Michael really knew well, but they were around long enough that he does know who they are. So many losses, lately...]

...ah, well, you need anything? I can't do much about the weather, but I'm okay being out in this.

[spiritwalks]

Oh yeah...

[His expression brightens.]

Scorching rainwater is nothing for you. You're already like a...hunk of burning love over there, ahahah.

[Vyng, pls.]

video; un: v

[mehanizovati]

[huh. has to wonder what that rooster did. but anyway focusing.] I may have a technology that can make a barrier, of sorts. Enough to protect a building or two when needed from severe weather, perhaps a field.

It is a fairly new prototype though, and works off darkblood gems as a sort of fuel.

[spiritwalks]

Wow. A prototype. Are you a wizard? Or, or like an artificer?

[mehanizovati]

Yes, so not as well tested as I would like before offering but I am confident any malfunction would simply make it not work rather than anything troubling. And I am an engineer, though from what I gather artificer may be more fitting a term. It is someone who melds magic and technology, is it not?

[spiritwalks]

Depends on your background, I think. But you do you, man. Call yourself whatever you want. Engineer or artificer — it's still really cool either way.

Video | UN: ClickClickBloom

[onekindsoul]

Oh my gosh! Those chickens are adorable! I should bring General Henstable and my girls over and we can have a chicken sleepover!

It'll make for a great episode of Days of our Clucks!

I mean I can do the whole helping out around the farm too- But this! These chickens are the heart of the story.

[spiritwalks]

Heck yeah. Girls night.

[See, Ruby gets it. He knew she would.]

Who's General Henstable? Some rugged rooster with a dark and broody personality?

[onekindsoul]

Girls night!

[Her good eye sparkles with delight while her mechanical one turns a shade or two brighter.]

She's a mother hen, actually! But the rest is pretty much right. I've had her since we were in the dream. So she's seen things. She's rough and tough but she deep down she cares about the rest of the chickens a lot.

I even made her a little soldier helmet- You're going to love her.

[spiritwalks]

[A smile lights up Vyng's face.]

I love her already. She sounds amazing. Is she the star of a play you're writing?

Video: UN - Runeseeker

[onerthes]

Lovely weather we're having out there. [She muttered something about not seeing this coming, which seemed to be disturbing her a little.]

Are you and the clucking brigade doing alright? Where are you exactly?

[spiritwalks]

The inner compound of Trenchwood Farm.

Raleigh and Chuck aren't here anymore, so I came out here to help everyone weather the storm.

[onerthes]

That is ... unfortunate that they're gone. They're good men, and we'll miss having them here. Still, you've chosen wisely for a place to bunker down. Are you thinking of helping to keep it up afterwards?

[spiritwalks]

Well, my lamp's here now. No reason I can't come up in the mornings to check on everyone, I guess.