Alex Benedetto

[antaressnipe]

Beauty and the Beast

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W0 || Friday

[antaressnipe]

[Time to find Archer a new room since redacted hates horses.

Through true to form, he's not bothered in the slightest by this setback, instead remaining in calm spirits as he and Alex make their way further into the forest. It envelopes the town on all sides except the north, he realizes, and seeing as that is where the river flows...]

Near the riverbeds should be an ideal place, in case I need water.

[Muttered thoughtfully out-loud, a hand on his hip. He trots at a slow, controlled pace so as not to lose his companion, though his stride is... large...

He sincerely apologizes if Alex is tired of the walking]

[chanteuser]

[ redacted hates horses. time to cancel them on the internet.

the walking's been fine so far. she's just had to keep a close eye on her feet and the path ahead of here to make sure she didn't step on something loose or too uneven, and go flying.

she hasn't absolutely eaten dirt yet, so that's good, right? ]

But with something to use as the framework for a shelter? [ hmmm. time to look for some fallen trees... ]

WEEK 0, the other sunday

[chanteuser]

[ the forest is... well. maybe a little too close to the heart of everything that happened this weekend, but she's hoping that people might be avoiding it for now.

so the forest is where alex has wandered for the moment, looking for a little quiet. ]

[antaressnipe]

[It's... mostly quiet in the forest, though Alex will hear a drum and a thump of an arrow as it whizzes by into a nearby tree trunk.

The offender is one centaur who slowly lowers his bow, eyes on his target before his shoulders sag into place. It was a bullseye, a single leaf now split in the middle by the arrowhead -- but he doesn't look particularly impressed or moved by his accomplishment.

His expression will at least pick up when he sees her, however.]

Hello, Miss Alex.

WEEK 1, monday

[chanteuser]

[ because francy gave me too much power, alex is wearing a space suit of some sort with BOOTS instead of heels, all praise. she's doing the customary "new location wander" when she comes across the gardens and has a peek inside. ]

-- Hello. Exploring the new area as well?

[antaressnipe]

[Chiron refused to wear any of the newest outfits so he is in his usual tunic, and greets Alex with a smile and nod]

Yes. Have you been in here before? There are both fruits and vegetables of unknown origin, even to me.

[



Also for real, Alex, why that suit.]

WEEK 1, thursday

[chanteuser]

[ well. this has been a fun day for everyone involved. alex is outside the planetarium, just sat, looking up at the sky. she seems a little woozy, even though she's all bandaged up now - thanks #1 horsedad - and as safe as she probably can be for the moment. ]

...

I feel like I could nap for the next few days, honestly. Do you think that'd be better or worse, depending on what might happen tonight?

[antaressnipe]

Most of us will be rendered unconscious no matter our plans.

[Coming to sit beside her, giant horse dad]

... Though it might be best to remain awake so that you might observe all that happens, even if it's difficult to watch.

W1 || Saturday

[antaressnipe]

[Ha GREAT JOB EVERYONE, WE DID SWELL.

Anyway horse dad is on the lookout for Alex, where she be?]

[chanteuser]

[ she is Outside.

where outside?

who knows she is PACING ]

W1 || Sunday

[antaressnipe]

[Mmm... well.

That was fun. Chiron had a great time during execution (no he did not). Even still, he doesn't look particularly upset by anything that happened, and will greet Alex with a quiet nod when she approaches him.

... If she does.

He would not be surprised if a few people were displeased with his actions]

[chanteuser]

[ she nods back. ]

...

Asking if you're okay would be ... really stupid, huh?

week 2, monday

[chanteuser]

[ after all the pirateland excitement and drinking her way through a glass of wine, alex is off on a mission and wearing a fancy pirate outfit because arrrr. and, really, how hard can it be to find a literal centaur here?

...

harder than expected, but that's more because she only goes to the first aid building as one of her last locations. ]

Archer?

[antaressnipe]

Ah, hello Miss Alex.

[That is. one heck of an outfit she's got on. Chiron of course refrains from dressing up because there's no fanart for me to exploit, this lucky binch--

But if she's looking for him, he'll wave her over]

How might I help you?

week 2, wednesday

[chanteuser]

[ so. have we had fun today?

alex is over at the first aid station, leaning awkwardly against one of the cabinets as she tries to dig out bandages, cleaning supplies and needle and thread to stitch up her wound if she has to.

she has no medical knowledge. this is going to go GREAT. ]

[antaressnipe]

[and here comes Chiron who absolutely opened his shoulder wound and also needs to stitch it up. They're doing great.]

... Miss Alex?

[admittedly he sounds on the subdued side, but perhaps that's exhaustion talking]

W2 || Saturday

[antaressnipe]

[that trial was downright hellish in some ways and yet they still arrived at the correct answer? Chiron isn't certain if he should be proud or exhausted.

But before retiring to his room, he's going to be on the ground floor of the inn, mostly to check up on anyone who needs to talk or a pick-me-up. Just because they found the killer doesn't mean everyone is happy.]

[chanteuser]

[ alex seems to be walking around with an animal grabber

(why is she walking around with an animal grabber?)

which she waves at Chiron when she sees him. ]

Hello there.

week 3, monday

[chanteuser]

[ after the village shenanigans, she’s careful when walking up to chiron, making sure she makes some noise while approaching so she doesn’t startle him. almost like she lives with someone who is missing a whole sense permanently, huh? ]

Chiron?

[antaressnipe]

Yes?

[Her noisy approach is taken gratefully, even if Chiron has already attuned himself to the gaits of his fellow Realm dwellers. It's a game of sorts by now -- who can he identify by the way they walk?

So far, he's undefeated]

Is there something I can help you with?

week 3, saturday post trial

[chanteuser]

[ hello chiron. it's alex.

if she looks like she's trying very hard not to slap you, it's because she's trying very hard not to slap you. ]

[antaressnipe]

[He's blind, Alex.

... But he can feel her rage all the same, and says nothing for a time, until--]

If you want to hit me, I will not dodge.

[She deserves to be angry with him]

week 3, saturday post trial

[chanteuser]

[ she's specifically looking for chiron. she looks like she's been through the emotional wringer this weekend, but she's on a mission to find a centaur.

luckily he stands out. ]

Chiron?

[antaressnipe]

... Alex?

[Apparently the "miss" has been dropped in favor of familiarity -- Chiron thinks they've both earned that right after everything that has happened.

He will smile for her, dazed and tired though it is, a hand beckoning for her to come closer]

What is it?

W4 || Sunday (backdated)

[antaressnipe]

[Alex will not escape Chiron being a sap at her.

Which is why before the execution is scheduled to happen, he will find her early Sunday morning, hands folded behind his back and a smile on his face]

Might I steal you away for a moment or two, Alex?

[chanteuser]

[ this horse is a sap, tweet it. ]

Hm?

Sure, I have time.

week 5, tuesday

[chanteuser]

[ hello chiron. i don't know where they are, but alex is definitely looking for him. she just looks kind of tired, like maybe she didn't sleep as great as she could.

her daemon is in the form of a cat today, curled over her shoulders and around her neck like some kind of warm, living scarf. ]

[antaressnipe]

[he's nursing a headache in the forest because even given all he's uncertain about, chiron is not looking for opportunities to appear even more undignified.

But he will nod at Alex with a tired, his deer curled up next to his side]

week 6, monday, late

[chanteuser]

[ LLAMMA-IRON WHERE YOU AT.

alex is a woman on a mission, and she's out looking for llamas. ]

[antaressnipe]

[Honestly?

Probably being sad in a corner or something.

At this point he suspects the effect will only last a day (THANKS CLAUDE) but that still leaves him with a solid 10 hours of being unable to speak and care for any of his partners.

So yes, there's a llama curled up somewhere in the forest, perhaps, just hoping for a swift death.]