Test 5.

[azumods]

VERITY The journey this month has been easier on you in several ways; despite your losses, your numbers have been bolstered by the addition of two more this month, and unlike the unforgiving terrain on the way to Lake Acuity the routes to Lake Verity seem downright hospitable - they're straightforward, the climate is far more temperate, and there are patches of cheer visible here and there along the paths in the form of those brightly-colored flowers, even as you make your way toward the lakefront. But the lakefront itself is perhaps unsettlingly silent; a reminder, perhaps, of what you're here to do, of the importance of your task. You'll reach the lake sometime in the evening. The sun isn't down yet, but it looks as though it won't be too long before it dips below the horizon; there's more than enough light for you to see what the lake itself looks like, however - the water is still and clear, to an extent where you can see straight down to the bottom regardless of how deep it gets. There's no bridge or other way to cross over the lake that you can see, but once again there's a large rock formation rising out of the center of the lake and a good-sized opening in the stone, leading to what's likely a system of caverns further inside. Your exploration starts here, next to the crystal clear waters of Lake Verity; what happens next is up to you.

Comments

[semistableman]

[From the sound Bucky makes, something ridiculous absolutely happened.]

Looking a little undignified, there.

[discutio]

...

[It did not take a tactical genius to evaluate what a latger, fluffier bird would resemble when wet. And from the look of trying not to laugh, Ignis was quickly getting the idea.]

Is it that bad?

[semistableman]

Nah, I think he looks pretty cute.

Just... a little deflated. Soaked feathers 'n all.

[discutio]

Deflated does paint an illuminating picture.

[hyruglyphics]

Oh no, they look fine... I suppose their wings must have a very slight bone structure to them, or perhaps the bones and muscles themselves are made of that material...?

[ . . . She kind of wants to touch the wings now. ]

[discutio]

[go for it zelda, they’re even starting to puff back up a little now that he’s shaken off on poor rin and atsushi]

I wonder if he can still fly. Sounds like you’re describing chocobo wings, and he seems about that height.

[hyruglyphics]

[ . . . Um - ]

When wet, at least! But as it's drying, the wings look a fair bit more large now!

[ . . .

Let's touch it. ]

[discutio]

I’d say that much bodes well at least.

[this birb is a moist cloud pls pet because clearly ignis petting his head is Not Enough]

[hyruglyphics]

The material actually feels... akin to cotton, I'd say. It's not wool, more soft than that.