come_sailaway | if you'll be my star, i'll be your sky

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if you'll be my star, i'll be your sky

Who: Pollux & OPEN
When: August 24
Where: Around the place!
Summary: Arriving on the boat. Castor where?

1.) but you can skyrocket away from me

arrival, early morning, dining room.

( with a paper in hand and the location set, she stares at the peculiar spiral that hardly helps her situation. normally, she'd lift her head and turn to face her counterpart curiously to converse about this strange sigil, but that's not the case this time. he's nowhere to be found in a (un)familiar place, but this isn't the first time she's been on a ship so she's stuck between a sense of relief but also worry. it is unlike her brother to be apart from her, he's almost like the responsible one by wanting to stick by her, but an uncomfortable feeling dawns on her as a tingling feeling rolls down her back. she feels incomplete, and for a moment she finds it difficult to breathe as she tries to catch her breath and remain stable. pollux closes her eyes, taking in a deep breath, and regaining her composure almost complete as she focuses on the paper in hand. )

Dining room, if that's all I have to find, then...

( everything should make sense. all she has to do is push her way down the halls, take a few turns, and it settles in the back of her mind that she's going in the right direction towards the dining room. the time written is unknown, and so she just has to trust herself that it means to come as soon as possible. what else would a cryptic message mean if not having the answer that she desires, so upon entering the room and spotting no one; pollux finds herself at a loss until she notices someone sitting at a table all alone.

her eyes light up, her mouth part in a small gasp as she walks over and places the paper on the table before them no different than a dealer laying out their cards. )

You must be who I was looking for, are you... my Master?

( because that person would know where her brother is. )

2.) and never come back if you find another galaxy

afternoon, photography room. IMPT: threadhop permission for castor, y/n?

( browsing up and down, side by side of all the pictures around, pollux finds every picture to have their own charm to them. humans in their natural habitat on a ship as they relax happily, or if they're being threatened by some foe. she believes that jason too should have something as nice as this, but being so dated back, they didn't have the concept of cameras so it's nice in practice. hm, perhaps someone could have drew the scenes and placed them there?

there's one photograph that stands out to her, causing her to reach out to pluck it off the wall in order to inspect it properly. what she has in hand is just a simple snap of a thunderstorm outside, and the clouds a murky grey that shows that good sailings weren't in favor of the boat's travel. unable to remove her eyes from it, she glances around curiously. )

Excuse me, how much would this photograph cost to take with me. My brother'll pay a hefty sum!

( yeah, she's talking to you. )

3.) far from here with more room to fly

afternoon, calgona. IMPT: threadhop permission for castor, y/n?

( she should familiarize herself with the ship and it's various locations, and it brings her back into the mind of the old days when she sailed with jason and his group along with her brother. there was nothing short of excitement on the ship which always offered her an amazing surprise, and that's why she's intrigued here just as well. it seems the calgona is enough to lift her spirits despite the rocky morning she had suffered. clapping her hands together gently, she proceeds to read a board of all the activities that can be found in the room.

while she could be normal about this and take a massage, she opts out in favor of something enjoyable when she notices someone close by come up to the board as well. )

Are you interested in a place like this too? It'd be a decent place to spar, don't you think?

4.) just leave me your stardust to remember you by

anytime anywhere, wildcard.

( got something you want to do with pollux, or both of them? just hit me up through dms, discord, or even sakasaki )

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Follow your own advice, Human.

( What could be more his business that Pollux? )

There's no need for you to answer that question either, Sister. Unless she can earn it, that is.

( And judging from the way he raises a brow, glancing back to Rita, he isn't looking all too confident that she will. )

Please! It's just a name, and wouldn't you rather she have something to address me by than rudely "that girl".

( rita's mean enough to do it, and he'll just get upset and expose her name anyway! there's a sigh, albeit tired while trying to ignore her brother's actions. )

I am Pollux, we've all met many times before. You wouldn't know about that until now.

( but she won't leak it, how's that brother? )

[Rita glowers darkly at Castor for his attitude (she doesn't miss the way he lets slip that they're seemingly not human, either)--and hey, what's with the assumption (however correct) that she'd be rude?! Huff!

"Met many times before", though?]

...Hmph! I think you're confused. But if that jerk over there won't let you just explain... [She waves a hand towards Castor to emphasize the "jerk" part.] ...Then I'll just have to make you!

[She enters a casting stance again; this time, a blue magic circle appears at her feet, and if the twins can sense the gathering magic, they'll be able to tell she's about to cast something big.]

O mad and greedy waters, rise up and storm the very heavens!

[This spell takes a good few seconds to prepare, but as she nears the end of the chant, she makes rapid, dance-like movements with her sash to draw additional lines of formulae that surround her like a glowing cage.]

...Tidal Wave!

[Is it cheating if she uses a spell that nearly covers the entire room? Because that's what she's irritated enough to be doing now: summoning a great vortex of water capable of sweeping up just about anything and juggling it around several times over--unless Pollux and Castor both manage to fly into the air or otherwise avoid it.]

( Does it seem like Pollux is the one Rita is angry enough to make a tidal wave? Not really. Not to him, anyway—the two of them seemed to be getting along perfectly fine before Castor played interference.

Maybe that's why the smile that tugs at his lips looks so smug, watching Rita with amusement right up until the moment his physical body disappears.

He's just going to step out a moment to let that spell run its course, thanks. )

Rita...! You have to quell your anger.

( sea waters are ferocious beasts, even now when she attempts to put all her energy into one move that will devour the entire room. it's a good skill if it's the last in their arsenal, but why does she have a feeling that rita skipped a few steps to get to this one? pollux clenches her jaw the exact moment her brother disappears, and she's already aware he's amused by his cruel bullying.

unfortunately rita has only given castor incentive to act like that more towards her.

there's no time to think about that though as water begins to fill the room, the condensation clinging to her skin. she pays mind to the level, noticing how the water begins to swallow certain objects, raising concern as she finds herself looking directly towards rita worried about this situation. lights flicker above them from the high velocity of the air wrapping around them, then the sound of glass cracking as the floor tremors beneath them.

whether this spell has some time to go or has came to it's conclusion, she doesn't waste any time as she dashes toward rita, hand outstretched to reach for her in an attempt to pull her to her side. )

[Unfortunately, being a genius mage doesn't make one immune to certain semi-autonomous functions...that is, right when she's finishing the spell--Rita Mordio sneezes.

Not only does she miss Castor's smug disappearing act, but her targeting ends up slightly skewed; she was supposed to remain untouched by her own spell, of course. However...]

Ah--!

[She just about ends up swept off her feet by her own summoned water; she's engulfed by a wave just as Pollux grabs her outstretched arm (she didn't reach out intentionally; it was more panic than anything else), and she ends up coughing and spluttering water as the spell runs its course. She also clings to Pollux, though she doesn't actually notice...too busy being drenched and indignant...]

( with rita in her arms, pollux holds the mage close to her chest before crouching to slip her hands underneath her legs to pick her up in a bridal carry. she jumps up and out of the water so that she can stand on the rim of a basketball goal. she doesn't question the grip that rita has on her, but since they're both drenched from head to toe, pollux's body doesn't run cold and instead offers a wave of warmth that might be good for her so rita doesn't end up sick.

pollux's eyes scan the area before them that's covered in water... it would be best to get rid of it all, if not all, then some that doesn't make the room so hazardous. )

That was dangerous. ( her attention now on the other. ) Are you alright?

Edited 2022-09-10 04:08 (UTC)

[LOOK...she can swim, but not against a vortex like that, so hanging onto Pollux is only slightly less embarrassing than getting tossed around by her own magic.

Maybe. Her face flushes red when the other girl asks if she's okay, and Rita glances away from her.]

...I think I'd rather drown...ugh...I don't believe this...

[Okay, she's not...absolutely serious but like. About fifty percent. This is far too embarrassing for a genius mage!!

On the bright?? Side?? The vortex is fading away, most of the water dissipating back into aer but still leaving the floor coated in puddles.]

You should give yourself more credit than that, look Rita, I'm wet from head to toe.

( even if she's looking away from pollux, she does commit to what their game was about. being doused in water means that her attempt was successful, right? )

That you can believe. You won what you were after.

( the bight side with the vortex disappearing is good as she jumps down with rita in tow, but she parts her arms open so that she can let the brunette go.

maybe her victory will cheer her up. )

Edited (oops I knew I forgot something ) 2022-09-12 23:01 (UTC)

[Rita is quick to extricate herself and take a couple very embarrassing steps back as soon as Pollux touches down.]

I'm not sure--right now, that's...I'd rather just forget this happened, okay!

[She's Rita Mordio and she just nearly drowned herself with her own magic! Her life cannot get more humiliating than this!!]

( dry now? dry? okay, he can step back in, materializing next to his sister with a look like a kid on christmas morning. )

Ha, I'll bet.

( but judging from the amusement on castor's face, it doesn't look like he plans on letting that happen. )

You're lucky that Pollux decided to go to the trouble of saving you. So? Where's your gratitude, Human?

( at least her brother is in a good mood, and it's not rude enough that she needs to correct him.

alas, she's already lifting one hand to remove the laurel wreath from around her head, slipping it on like a bracelet as she grips some of her hair go squeeze so that a bit of water drips onto the floor. she's soaking wet unlike her brother who stands next to her dry and radiant, there must be something she and rita can learn from. )

Aw... she's pretty cute when embarrassed, don't you think so, Brother?

( she'll smile knowingly from her words, moving on. )

We'll keep this a secret.

[Ohhh, she's fixing Castor with a glower and is about to retort, when Pollux just has to go and say something even more embarrassing!!]

Th...there's nothing cute about this!!

[JUST KILL HER NOW oh wait she's agreeing to keep it a secret...Rita shoots another glare at Castor before looking sidelong at Pollux and wringing out her own sleeve.]

Let's just...call it even, then...

[You know, as if Rita wasn't the one to competely botch it...anyway!!]

( Damn, Pollux to the rescue for real—now this kid should really be grateful. She's not though, as expected of a human, and Castor makes a face like he's none too pleased about any of this either. But by the grace of Pollux... Rita is spared today. )

If that's what you want.

( Whatever!! He's just going to turn to Pollux instead, sighing as he brushes away some stray strands of hair that have stuck to her cheek. The affectionate gesture really makes the petty childishness of his words contrast all the more. )

You shouldn't let humans off so easily though, Pollux. Your favour is worthy of proper tribute.

( rita's reluctance is one thing, but watching her puff up indignant with this entire affair almost makes everything worth it. she briefly let's her eyes stray to her brother as fingers touch her cheek, and it's hard to refrain from smiling at the gesture. she's happy about both of them, really, there's just something wonderful about two sharp-edged people showing their warmer sides. )

A useful human, Brother. ( given her talents, he shouldn't toss her to the side so quick. ) What about a question, would that be fair, Rita?

( since they're even then this should be fine? pollux even turns her attention to the mage, her eyes filled with longing and expectancy almost like she's hoping she won't say no. )

[Huff...even indignant as she is, she's not missing how Castor is pretty clearly whipped by his sister. Or maybe a little too into her, even...

Rita just about bristles at being called useful human as if she's some sort of magic tool, but seeing Pollux so eager to be asked a question is...a little weird, too!!]

F...fine. [There are plenty of questions she could ask them, but seeing as it's kind of a current topic...] You both talk about humans like you're not one of them, even if you look it. So what do you consider yourselves?

She meant a question for you. ( Meeting Rita's eyes directly for emphasis. )

But I suppose there's no harm in telling you this much.

( Mostly because it's the kind of thing he doesn't like to let others forget; he's expecting Pollux praise for this one!! Anyway, let him cross his arms over his chest, drawing himself up to his full height in all of its majesty of being maybe, like, 5'10". Very awe-inspiring. At least he really does have the deep voice going for him here. )

We are the Dioscuri—ancient twin gods who watch over voyagers from the night sky.

( tilting her head to the other side so she can squeeze the water out of her hair, she feels the drips on her shoulder down to them tapping against the floor. )

We have manifested as Servants whose purpose is to return human history to its proper order.

( she places a hand over her chest, her words honest as she glances at castor before returning her attention to rita. )

What sort of question should we ask, Brother? Maybe if she knows any more mages, she's different from the ones we heard about from the Clocktower.

( Looking at her like Pollux that is NOT a part of our cool and rehearsed "We are gods" introduction!!!!!!! )

[Sure fine make use of that height, whatever!! Rita's used to most people around here being taller than her, anyway, so she just crosses her arms and tries to ignore how uncomfortable her soaked clothes are. One day she'll actually reach five feet tall and what then? (She'll still be short, that's what.)]

Hmph, so even gods aren't immune from getting trapped here, huh.

[Even if a lot of weird things are possible here, she's still going to be just a little skeptical, especially with the way Castor seems displeased when Pollux mentions the "Servant" thing. At least it answers one of her earlier questions regarding what the hell Dioscuri is--apparently a name or title for the two of them.]

I know plenty of mages--I come from a city of them. But unless you've heard of Terca Lumireis, we're probably not like the mages of your world.

( Small... but haughty all the same. Castor doesn't particularly appreciate the way she says that, and is probably just a little bit too prickly when it comes to the ways that humans might refer to them—the respect and lack thereof that they show the gods who they pulled down from the skies with their very own mortal hands. She's not giving off a vibe like she's all too impressed, so that's a strike in any case.

At least that explanation feels like it more or less clarifies why her magic might be capable of affecting Pollux. Not a place he recognizes, and the etymology feels similarly difficult to place. While her status as a Saber means that Pollux should be able to shrug off anything a kid like this can throw her way, unfortunately, it's difficult to develop a resistance against something that doesn't exist in your own world to begin with. That said... he can't say he's been impressed with her showing so far. )

Hmph. So you think yourself special then?

( His voice is just dripping with contempt, and he makes no effort to hide it. )

There's no need to be upset, Brother. They're different from the common humans that we know.

( which makes her a human still, but she's a special human given her abilities. they're also known as mages back home who deal in magecraft who are capable of dabbling in all sorts of skills. rita's personality is fitting for fire, but the water she had summoned was shocking enough; she wouldn't have gave her credit in being able to do that. )

But are your powers so limited?

( her eyes fall down to the gem in her choker, questioning the item itself rather than the user. could it be that all mages condense their abilities to something so small and fragile? it'd be worrisome if her choker had snapped, and then someone crushed it right underfoot... would rita become the normal human that they're aware of? )

Unlike you, you mean?

[Yeah, she's going to be grumpy right back towards Castor, because all that haughtiness sure is annoying!! If not for their looks, Rita would never guess these two were related.

She very nearly bristles at "limited", because the sneeze thing was a fluke, okay?! --But she does realize Pollux is looking at her blastia.]

There's nothing "limiting" about it.

[Because, yes, without her blastia, she wouldn't be able to use her magic--but that's why the precious little gem is something that greatly expands a person's limits. Even if...there was apparently a price to pay, when the ancients created that core.]

So you could tell how my magic works already?

There's magical properties that come from it, but my assumption is that it starts there.

( if she had to compare it to something of her world, it'd be jewelcraft, where they're able to embed magical energy into jewels. now she won't say that aloud to avoid offending rita just in case she likes to feel special, but she does clear her throat first before doing something that the other might not be happy with. )

Do you mind if I take a closer look?

( she prommies not to do anything dangerous, but she's also trying to avoid her and castor from righting by taking interested in rita's magic. it really is a charming accessory, so anyone would be curious about it. to have it made into a necklace so no one would guess and think it a common jewel. )

Hmph...well, that's correct.

[Rita normally doesn't even mind extolling the virtues of blastia to those ~~pitifully ignorant~~ unfamiliar with them, but at the moment... She heaves an irritated sigh.]

Oh, it's fine, I'm just going to stand here and catch a cold while you watch. [After pointedly waving an arm--the fabric of her shirt clinging uncomfortably to it--Rita continues, only slightly less passive-aggressively...] If you don't mind, I'd rather get out of these clothes.

Edited 2022-09-18 01:38 (UTC)

if you'll be my star, i'll be your sky

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13, cannot stop thinking about your 1

I'm dying that she rolled a 1 still LMAO

1/1 | i think rita is my favorite little mean accident

lmao thank you... pollux is too nice...

1/1 | stop she is, rita should teach her to be mean...

is it even possible if she hasn't learned how from castor yet though...

pollux Can learn from him but we don't talk about that timeline actually

looks up at the sky alternate pollux was... well... she was castor and there was a worse castor

ohhhh oh no I can't even...imagine....

crying... it's fine just give better castor a minute to warm up

pollux is like a normal chao, you can grow her into a hero or a devil

they're both so cute though...

🙏 they try their best!!

they're only cute bc castor is a charmer!!

POLLUX

tsunderes are so very charming in their own way, right?? right?

when rita unlocks the dere side we shall see!!!! only a matter of time

you mean when we unlock rita's dere side

w-wow just assuming she has a dere side!! when it's obvious castor does!! (for his sister)

[1/1] | STOP HIS DERE SIDE IS NOT JUST FOR HIS SISTER!! rita can unlock it... deredere

can two tsuns make a dere?! maybe we'll find out

i believe in the math (dioscuri profile voice) It's Only A Matter Of Time

[2/3] we sure will be finding out! :]

[3/3]

actually no it just equals lots of unholy shrieking, no dere here

that's way too close to how people describe castor help

well this is a sight to see cannot wait to get consolation pictures

rita never living this down...use the blackmail to make her join your cult

sooooo true we've got her now

:] the cult is GROWING!!!!! rita is just the perfect addition

lmao I can't wait til she finds out the ritual worked and is just...so reluctant to admit it

i believe in her... cmon rita we got u hard proof out here!!!

i cant believe this is how we end the thread w rita locked in her room, closet follower

a perfect ending...amazing...