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[devilstongue]

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[halforc]

[ Fjord frantically gets the sleeping bags back in order and yanks his trousers on before Caduceus comes peering into the tent. Thankfully, the sheer obviousness of what went on last night means Caduceus is happy to talk about the day ahead, already knowing (or having guessed) enough not to need to discuss Fjord's illicit shenanigans. They make it only the field a little later than the others, given how much Caduceus has to layer and the braids for his hair, and apart from some sly looks his way from other larpers Fjord is back in the mood to play.

He spends a ton of 'gold' on little treasures he thinks Molly will like, cute potions bottles and a necklace, some homemade honey for Yasha and a big vegetarian lunch for Caduceus. When he catches sight of Molly he does his best to glance away as though unaffected; just Travis, no one else. It's extremely hard. ]

[devilstongue]

[ When Fjord exits the tent a few other of the larpers even cheer, since they had essentially been in VIP seats at the Dickening™ the night before.

Out on the field, Molly's making a dramatic reenactment of the day before, with Yasha as his Lorenzo AND Travis, bidding people to come see more at their carnival and handing out even more flyers (some with blood stains!).

Later in the day, 'Tal' slinks closer to Travis and joins his table, putting his head in his hands and giving him a shit-eating grin. Of course he's going to make it difficult. ]

Sooo, Sir Travis... you swore to protect me, didn't you?

[halforc]

[ There he is, the terror in lilac. Fjord finishes taking a swig of his drink before looking at him. ]

I did, are you currently in peril?

[ Glancing pointedly around the extremely safe tavern-tent. ]

[devilstongue]

Well, I did die... for a moment. Does that count as an oath failure?

[ When not hearing about dragons and fighting a really cool battle (and being raised from the dead!) Molly apparently seems pretty good at keeping in character.

...the smile is a little too fond, though. ]

[halforc]

I had my Cleric bring you back to life and I avenged you.

[ He leans in, just close enough that they could kiss but it wouldn't be ic. Because rules. ]

Don't go picking fights with any more hulks.

[devilstongue]

Oh-ho... it's your cleric? A pity.

[ Molly glances briefly at those tempting lips and then leans away again with a teasing smile. ]

Well, are you willing to do it all over again?

[halforc]

It's not —

[ Like that. Except he doesn't need to explain because it's not real, wow. He reins in his temperament to something cooler. ]

If you run headlong into a fight, don't expect me to save you every time.

[ He would. ]

[devilstongue]

Oh, I don't intent to, darling. You holy types, though... you might have a duty to take care of. Spreading the peace and all that.

[ Because of course Tal can't just say he wants help, he has to see if he could have an angle to force them to help him first. Because he's more of a dick than Molly is. ]

I'm sure you've heard of our carnival... it seems some of our guests are having... living issues.

[halforc]

A duty.

[ Tal is a little more of a shit than Molly, this is definitely a fun time for the tiefling as he makes-believe. ]

Would that be the sort of living issue where you need me to put them up for a night or the kind where they're acting undead? One of those I can help with.

[devilstongue]

The kind where they are trying to eat other people's faces. So the latter, with more hungry.

[ He backs away a bit and then throws his hands up in 'frustration'. ]

I don't know how this happened! If it gets out, we're ruined... so I thought, since you're a man of honor and almost broke your oath, I am asking you to handle this.

[halforc]

You know that's called blackmail, right? Or guilt-tripping, take your pick.

[ He sits back in his chair, enjoying the show. ]

Maybe with a little emotional manipulation thrown in for good measure.

[devilstongue]

Well, I don't have a gold on me, so whatever gets me what I want! It's a rough world out there even without people trying to eat you.

[ Tal says, a little sourly even if Molly is doing his best to not smile. ]

...plus you're a paladin, so I doubt a roll in the hay isn't going to pay for it, either. [ Oohh, it's so hard to keep in character! ] So blackmail and all that other stuff it is.

[halforc]

[ Humming thoughtfully as he pretends to think it over, he leans forward on the table. ]

I'll do it — for a kiss.

[devilstongue]

[ He blinks at that, and then snorts. ]

...you're going to kill two zombies for a poor ringmaster's kiss? I'm impressed.

[ Tal does lean in, however, to give Travis what he wants. ]

[halforc]

I've killed for far less.

[ What a badass. The kiss lingers, a smile pressed into it before he rises from his seat. ]

Show me where the monsters are, then. [ Travis sweeps his cloak over a shoulder, hand on the hilt of his sword. ] I need something to work up my appetite for dinner. They'll do.

[devilstongue]

[ That kind of makes him sound more like a murderer than a champion for peace, and Molly really has to stop himself from laughing. The rest is pretty damn cool, though, and he eyes 'Travis' shamelessly. Character and outfit aside... that's his boyfriend. What a fucking lucky bitch he is. ]

Very well. This way.

[ He leads Fjord to a tent at the very corner of the IC field, where there's a mock 'shed'. Some people seem to have been here already to help him with the zombies, and now it's Travis turn. After all, Molly's been letting a lot of people feel like heroes today, and he's ending it with the two 'last' zombies for Fjord. ]

Careful, paladin. One bite and they turn you.

[ He draws his own scimitars, but stays to the side, using one to unlatch the 'shed'. The two crew members dressed as zombies immediately stumble towards them with horrible groans, and suddenly Matt is there again to keep an eye on things. ]

[halforc]

[ Midway through the 'fight' with the zombies, everything has to be paused and Matt jogs off to find a crewmember willing to put on one of the bigger suits ... because Fjord summons a Barlgura. Turns out, he isn't as strong as he looks and the extra demon is needed to squash one zombie as he deals with the other. Much fairer odds!

Kind of embarrassing but the important thing is that he wins and he gets to see Matt in the gorilla costume himself, with no one else willing. ]

Victory! Are you satisfied now, Tal? Is my honour restored?

[devilstongue]

[ Molly is so damn amazed by it all that 'Tal' has just generally been staring the whole time until one of the zombies decides to go for him and he has to blind it with a spell.

At Travis' question, he gives a flourish bow and takes the half-orc's hand. ]

Your honor, and have my apology as well. I am satisfied, my carnival is saved, and poor souls have been led to rest.

[ It's getting to the end of the day by now, and all the talking Molly did with the larp staff before coming here had really paid off. Not only did he get a plot thing, but damn if he didn't have a good time overall.

Now he's kind of tired with all the excitement, though, and decides to have a drink at the tavern to 'celebrate'. His treat, if anyone wants to join him. ]

[halforc]

[ It's been a wild weekend by the time everyone is vaguely drunk again in the evening, enjoying the last round of drinks (and a toast is raised to Tal and Ashley for their bravery). Fjord finds himself watching Molly in his ridiculous coat as the guy flounces around, charming and annoying in one, and finds all he wants is to lie down with him in a tent and kiss that smiling mouth.

He doubts Molly wants to share a tent for a second night running though, so an effort is made even when they all leave the field for the OOC one, not to be too eager. He gives him some space and instead asks Yasha how her first larping weekend went, all the way back to their tents. ]

[devilstongue]

[ Yasha seems to have had a good time, even if she was a bit confused all the time and it was a kind of overwhelming. She's happy Molly's happy, though, and he's taking her to a flower nursery next weekend - because he's Molly and wants her to have a good time too.

Seems it was pretty cool for her, though.

As soon as they reach their tents, they find Caduceus and a really nice dinner (well, as good as you can do over trivets and fire). Molly slides onto the picnic blanket and as soon as Fjord joins, he puts his head in the half-orc's lap and his feet in Yasha's. ]

[halforc]

[ Bless Caduceus and his low tolerance for Sunday larping; the meal is wolfed down. Fjord plays with Molly's hair as they all sit and chatter, only blushing when Caduceus speaks up with genuine curiosity.

Are we sticking to the sleeping arrangements from yesterday? Well, if we switch our bags out. That might help a lot. With the actual sleeping, this time.

Molly's ear is tweaked. ]

What do you want to do?

[devilstongue]

[ Molly is half-dozing by the time his stomach is full, and he's just so relaxed by the hair playing, curls a little dry after the bottle shower. (He'll have to do a hair mask tomorrow.)

His tail swishes a bit as he hears Caduceus, and he looks up at Fjord with a smile. ]

Well, if I sleep in your tent again I might not be able to keep my hands off you, and it was kind of a mess.

[ He chuckles, so fond, before his gaze slides to the firbolg again. ]

I'll stay with Yash, I'm not going to accidentally kick you out of your own tent again, Cad.

[ There's a nod, so they seem to be chill with eachother. ]

...but we'll have another date ASAP. Netflix and chill?

[halforc]

[ Oh, I'm not surprised by anything you guys get up to, don't worry.

Fjord manages to mostly keep a straight face as Caduceus tidies away the plates, amusement swapped for mild disappointment that he tries to keep hidden. It was a lot last night, Molly needs his space. ]

Netflix and pizza, sure.

[ It's a little late to be embarrassed by other people knowing they're having sex but there's no need to pinpoint the occasion for them. ]

Let's get everything packed up so we can just take the tents down first thing and drive to a Starbucks at dawn. I'll die without caffeine.

[devilstongue]

[ Molly sits up and leans in to kiss Fjord, a long, sweet kiss with all the emotions he can manage this early in their relationship, and some stronger ones he's a little afraid of. Fuck, this was technically their third date. Third! ]

A man after my own heart.

[ Starbucks and pizza. Wonderful!

He 'helps' cleaning up, where helping is essentially handing people some utensils. Thankfully, he then actually gets up to fold the blanket and turn off the trivet.]

I guess it's goodnight, baby.

[halforc]

I guess so.

[ Goodnight! says Caduceus: from Yasha's tent. Fjord freezes. ]

Deuces, no, you're not sleeping in there toni —

[ Mollymauk said he didn't want to accidentally steal my place, so I switched deliberately. Fjord doesn't know if he's got the best wingman ever or one super oblivious friend. Probably both. So everything's square, isn't it?

Fjord stammers then looks at Molly for help, not immediately damning Caduceus but also very unsure of forcing Molly to share his space. ]