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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( 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.

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And whose fault is that?

( Damn... it's just a little water! He almost wants to laugh, actually, but is held back only by the fact that she's not the only wet and miserable person here, and is clearly the one who deserves to be so. Who gave her the right to complain when Pollux is faring no better? Does she think she deserves better than a god or something!?

Clearly, he's just riling himself up with thoughts like these, of course he has to make it known that Rita's priorities are all wrong. )

You should be grateful that my sister is taking such intere—

( castor................. SHE IS SO SICK!! anyway, ignoring him. )

You're capable of getting sick by your own magic...?

( she's a little shocked by that, but maybe it's no different from having a lighter and actually burning herself. looking rita up and down, she can see that she's soaking wet which is unfortunate for her. )

Then here, let me help. We, the Dioscuri, excel in speed, so it'd be faster if we took you to your room then.

( lifting her hand, she reaches out to grab rita's shoulder because all she'd have to do is pull her to her che— )

( —No.

Seeing that Pollux is about to touch a lowly human, Castor plays interference to cut her off before she can. So let him just lean down to try and scoop Rita up, so that he can toss her over his shoulder like a sack of soggy potatoes and scowl all the while. )

If you insist, Pollux. Let's go.

[Wow what's with all this judgement!! She's soaking wet, so of course she's at risk of something, shivering in this stupid gym. She's already blanching at Pollux reaching out to grab her again, a protest already forming on her lips that she can walk just fine on her own--

AND THEN SHE'S TOSSED OVER CASTOR'S SHOULDER?!]

Ow-! H-hey--WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING--put me down-!

[RIP your eardrums Castor, also she's definitely kicking and squirming because suddenly this has become the most embarrassing moment of her life--as if the tidal wave gaffe wasn't enough!! JUST THROW HER OVERBOARD AT THIS RATE, UGH--]

( Damn, she will not stop moving around? Castor is making a face, but it's fine. The screaming half is behind him, and the kicking half is easy enough to deal with by using his free hand to hold her lower legs still. Unfortunately Servant-level strength means she might find that it's... a little hard to continue kicking that way, and as for the whining. )

So loud... Stop complaining, Human. This is Pollux's generosity.

( Looking to Pollux to lead the way here. It should really only take a moment for them to reach the hallway, though maybe the speed will make Rita feel a bit Not Great if she isn't ready for it. )

Isn't Brother amazingly strong? Don't worry, Rita, we'll get you to your room.

( they should be embarrassed from the kicking and screaming, but it doesn't bother her much considering she's not the one being kicked, and she's heard even louder. the lightening bolt that severs the earth down to its core, and the crackle that sounds out when their father is displeased is far more threatening, and if anyone looks their way... which doesn't seem to be the case, but gal friday did say to come find her when they needed anything.

randomly looking into a room, she'll never know unless she tries. )

Gal Friday, would you happen to know Rita's room number, she's too preoccupied with screaming, but...

( now whether gal friday is in that room is ambiguous, but isn't it embarrassing? doesn't it make rita want to yell her number so that she doesn't have to suffer this embarrassing fate? because imagine if friday isn't there, pollux will just ask another room, and then...

everyone. will. know. )

GET YOUR HANDS OFF ME, YOU-!

[Unable to kick, she just screeches even louder, futilely beating his back with very indignant fists--but the sudden speed does make her stop smacking as everything blurs way too uncomfortably fast. It doesn't stop her from shrieking, though.]

LIKE HELL--PUT ME DOWN OR YOU'RE GONNA BE SORRY!

[She'll still be doing far too much defeaning yelling, mostly repeating similar demands and threats the entire time--wait, is Pollux just going around asking people-!]

I can walk to my own room, you IDIOTS! --Quit asking--PEOPLE ARE LOOKING-!

[WHY ALL OF THIS]

It's Cabin 110, now LET ME DOWN-!

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Ugh, how annoying.

( can she stop being so loud? jeez. believe him, he does not want to be touching this filthy little human girl any more than is absolutely necessary either, but what pollux wants, pollux gets. so while castor kind of winces at the shouting, it's otherwise a tight grip holding her in place. not enough to be painful, but definitely enough that she's stuck up there over his shoulder.

110... 110... okay, that's fine. castor can walk at a reasonable pace down the hall, glancing at the doors until he reads the one that says 110. doesn't put her down though. just kind of looks over towards pollux for her okay. )

It's over here, Pollux.

( here? now? are they freed of this? )

( she's noisy, as humans are, which she relishes in with the chance of having to hear it— back home it's a never ending silence, but could she call novum chaldea home?

...

pollux follows behind castor when he calls for her, and with the door being found thanks to her brother, she lifts a hand to pinch at his cheek. )

You're so attentive, Brother.

( now for rita, she turns to look at rita with a raise of her brow. she could just force the door open, but that would be horrible for things later in the month; and so she gives a small nod to castor that he can let her go. they brought her this far, and a moment later rita will feel her feet touch the floor. )

[Finally--finally, those jerks take their hands off of her, after they had the nerve to haul her like a sack of potatoes all this way. She finally stops screeching once Castor puts her down, but her fists are clenched and her entire body is trembling with fury.]

You...you...

[Proper insults escape her right now but consider it an IOU. Also, she finally jabs a finger towards Castor, then Pollux.]

You stupid--how dare you--thinking you can just--oh, just you wait!

[UGH SHE CAN'T HANDLE THESE TWO ANYMORE so she's going to unlock the door, march inside, and slam it shut immediately.

She does change outfits...but she doesn't come back out.]

( looks at the door...

looks at pollux...

......... )

Yes, should we go back to our room now?

( she's enthusiastic about it, reaching out to take castor's hand. )

If you need us, Rita, we're cabin 143; the Dioscuri will always help those in need.

( tug, tug, they should give rita some alone time. )

[Rita, stewing furiously in her cabin, just barely restrains herself from yelling at them through the door. NO SHE'S NOT GOING TO REMEMBER THAT NUMBER, TAKE THAT or something.]

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

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...