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Who: Estinien & You.
When: End of February.
Where: Around and about.
What: Estinien is testing his powers out, it's not going so swell.

[ This new world was never going to win Estinien's approval before he even discovered what his powers were meant to be. It was a joke, an absolute insult if anyone asked the dragoon his opinion on the whole thing. He'd had enough of dragons back home so to find out he was now inexplicably linked to one as a God just stung all the more.

Still, it would be stupid of him to not at least look into this a little. If the powers were useful then it could mean the difference between victory and defeat. No-one would have to know if it was in a secluded enough place. The last thing Estinien wants is that secret being out in the world (though in all fairness most would probably guess when seeing a dragon stomping around that it's definitely one of the God crew).

What Estinien never takes into consideration is any caveats that come with trying said power. He's unaware that if he doesn't put his everything into it the whole thing goes skewiff. Which is why suddenly there's a small, round, fat whelpling looking as put out as one can sitting around. Occasionally he'll flap his tiny wings, managing just a fraction of lift before settling back down on the ground.

This is the worst and Estinien curses to himself, the profanities translating into nothing but small chirps and squawks. What kind of God power is this even meant to be??? Hopefully it wears off, though until then the dragoon simply hopes no-one comes across him like this. ]

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[Immediately, Angel sees the swipe and skitters off into the next room and Aymeric simply sighs.]

I suppose you care not for them. But Angel is a good kitten and loves many, even if someone is grumpy.

[Now to figure out what to do with this little dragon. Aymeric has to ponder of what has already been laid out before him: a strange dragonet has appeared with no sign of belonging to anyone and assuming it is lost. So if that is the case...]

This might be a peculiar question to ask you but, are you a god or shinki?

[He'll take a simple nod for an answer since the dragonet is intelligent enough to understand him.]

[ Estinien will have words with Angel when he gets his vocal chords back. They probably understand what's going on more than Aymeric does right now at any rate.

There is a sinking suspicion that Aymeric wouldn't be too thrilled to know his friend had just taken a swipe at any rate. Estinien will cross that bridge when he comes to it, focusing on the conversation at hand.

Really Aymeric. Estinien mulls over how he's meant to communicate he's a God and not a shinki before opting for a nod and a tail thump. Gods he hates that tail, he hates all of this, but it isn't as if it works as willed.]

[Alright, they're getting somewhere.]

Tap once for 'god', twice for 'shinki'.

[ Okay now it's getting better; this is something Estinien can at least answer. He's just going to thump his tail once and give Aymeric a look.

Come on, friend. There's a reason why Aymeric is considered to be the smart one.]

[Why are you giving him a Look? He doesn't seem to know you but-hold on, isn't there a god who also has a dragon form? Aymeric's mind is starting to filter until it reaches one in particular.]

Oh...shite.

[He didn't even realize the swear left his mouth, too into the moment of realizing that he picked up his best friend AND he is a tiny dragonet. Ok part of it is cute but like hells he's gonna say that.]

Estinien?! What in the Fury's name happened?

[ There it is, the gil has dropped and Aymeric has finally figured it out. Estinien thumps his short tail one the table top another time, looking as shocked as a baby dragon can at the curse the other lets loose. It's rare to hear Aymeric swear so easily.

Estinien is going to torment him over that one forever, despite the fact Aymeric has more ammo when it comes to blackmail.

Now all Estinien can do is try to not look stupid as the obvious question comes next. He's not a hundred percent sure on that himself. He just knows that right now everything sucks and he's pretty sure that with the exception of one cat on the grounds, all the other animals probably see him as food. Estinien will kick all their asses, chubby whelpling legs or no.

For the first time since being scooped up Estinien decides to make some noise, the grumble obvious in it's displeasure. Is there not some God fixer here or something?]

[He shakes his head, rubbing at his temple because he was not prepared for this. Sure some weird things has happened and there was the time where he saw when Nidhogg possessed him, but this was all Estinien and in a form that would make any Ishgardian shudder.

And besides, Mandragora would kick his ass no matter the form.]

Pray forgive my outburst but I was not expecting this to happen. Did someone do this to you?

[ It truly is a sight to behold, seeing Aymeric actually flustered and thrown by a situation. If Estinien wasn't currently rocking a robust form right now he'd be mildly impressed. Instead all he can do is commiserate a little. Everything feels strange and with different senses kicking in Estinien wonders what else is in store for him. Is his sense of smell better or has this room always smelled like this?

It's this kind of stuff that will keep Estinien awake, though for the time being he'll settle for changing back so he can lay awake in elezen comfort.

Aymeric's question gets a shake of the head. Not that he's aware of. Estinien knows he'd been checking into his new skills as a God, the only real explanation is he did this to himself. He's completely unaware there's a time limit that's swiftly ticking down — today is a day of surprises it seems.]

[Hey, he can be normal once in awhile.]

Then...this is your god ability? I do recall which god you are assigned but must they have gone to a literal sense?

[Seriously, why are the Heavens such dicks at times?]

Surely that they would not have you stay this way permanently?! Mayhap I should call Leo and gain his opinion of the situation...

[ Yup, they had to go literal. Those in charge saw an opportunity and they took it.

The question gives Estinien pause for thought. He shouldn't stay this way, no matter how much he's concerned about staying in a form that could only be described as roly-poly, even he gets the feeling it's not permanent. Right???

Leo's name gets another shake of the head and a loud huff. No. Estinien doesn't want anyone else in on this if he has a say in it. Must you shame him so, Aymeric?]

I know nothing of magic and you surely do not wish to stay that way forever, yes?

[And Leo would not think any less of him! Right?]

[ Aymeric has a point but.... Estinien would just rather find somewhere to stay until it blows over somehow, out of sight from prying eyes. An enemy would find it a hilarious weakness and who knew what watched from the surroundings in the heavens?

Estinien turns his back on Aymeric, giving another huff as he sits back down. No, he doesn't want to see anyone else. If he has to try and fly away on these tiny little wings then so be it.]

Surely, you do not wish to stay in that form while an enemy is around? Mayhap even Mandragora may find a way to land a blow.

[He's worried, alright? But he can't help but pick up the little dragon (and if he struggles, he's given the mentioned cat a bath before. Try him.) carefully.]

Thankfully, Leo's temple is next to this one. Only the hawks will be able to see us.

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