IC: Through the Mists

[Aoi]

Adio blinked lightly.


"Yeah,never had a problem with that sort of metal,why does it bother you two for?..Some allergic reaction like with the halfbreed vampires and silver?''



He wasn't insulting,clearly he was asking..



"Illusions huh?..that could actually work rather well,I have an Idea but it would take alot more time then just running in hack and slash and get Reita,but complexity is just me after all...''



It was alot diffrent plan then even considered possibly,Adio was more for the deceiving then the beating even though Sakumo (his violin) played well in battle..Adio frowned lightly.



"The only blade I've ever had was that massive thing my bow turns into when im in my third form and I honestly hate that blade terribly.''

[Karate McNaughty]

"I want as little hack and slash as possible." Calder said bluntly.

Ether nodded and leaned forward. "So, what's the plan?" She rose an eyebrow. "I love complexity."

"Oh, Iron, right. It burns us. It can kill us potentially. Sorry. Please continue." Calder was glancing towards Adio with a raised eyebrow.

Something about actually planning things, something about complexity seemed to intrigue Calder. He wasn't big on running in, swinging a sword, then going home. He wanted as few casualties as possible. There weren't too many people to spare in the kingdom anyway.

[Aoi]

Adio blinked,they really wanted to listen to his plan?


"Oh well..Any ruler likes a show they don't have to pay for right?...well..im thinking if I had the chance I could just go in disguised as someone else..Shape-shifting is pretty easy on my end I could bring my guitar or my violin they both have the same attacks when I use them for battle..Ether could accompany me,like some sort of assistant..whatever you call the companions of traveling bards these days and it would make them less suspicious..And before we'd go in Ether could mask your appearance too,I know the illusions aren't fool proof with the more powerful ones but one of the ability's my instruments have is breaking down mentality,literarily dumbing them down on a basis they couldn't detect nor would they want to investigate..next to that ability there's another my instruments can succumb the mind to is Hallucinations..make them think their sick..basically bend their minds to our will..Calder could sneek around then and try to find Reita..if everything really ran smoothly me and Ether could probly get the leader to bring everyone he's fond with into the throne area,two birds with one stone I guess.''




He'd shrug lightly.



"That or me and Ether could bomb it from above like no one's business.''

[Karate McNaughty]

Ether blinked. "Um. All right. But I have no natural musical talents. But, I have something that can aid in this plan. We all can't use it, since there is only enough for one person." She walked out of the room. Calder rose an eyebrow.

"It's a potion of some sort." He muttered.

Ether entered with a bag in her hand. "This is only temporary. It only lasts for about an hour." She opened the bag and pulled out a vial of what appeared to be air. She smirked. "It's invisibility potion. We can distract The Host with our musical talents while you go rescue Reita."

Ether grinned at Adio. "Here's to hoping that this works."

Calder shook his head. "It has to."

[Aoi]

Adio sighed.


"I didn't say you had to have any musical talent dance for all I mind,do something when we're there so it doesn't raise question,Calder doesn't want alot of violence,the worst thing that could happen is them finding Calder and me and you having to get him out of trouble at some point,even though I know he's perfectly capable of standing his ground...but really,if you have an idea i'd love to hear it too.''




People made him feel idiotic when they blindsided his ideas,he didn't do this alot and he tryed to compromise on all levels of what was and wasn't wanted to be done.




"If something does go wrong..and if Reita-kun is put in trouble,or you two are I'll have to go into my third form again..it's the only form I can actually fight in..I can fight in my second but it's not as useful.."



He bit his bottom lip,not really wanting to even think about having to get into that form again..



"So anything else we need to cover?''

[Karate McNaughty]

Calder folded his hands in his lap. He shook his head. "No. I'm eager to rescue Reita." He nodded. He stood up. "Two hours is almost up. I'm going to get ready."

"Don't forget this." Ether handed Calder the vial.

He nodded. "Dame, that is why I keep you around." He smirked. Ether grinned.

Her attention turned towards Adio. "Is there a particular fashion that you feel would conceal us the best? Perhaps some regular human peasant garb?" Her eyebrow rose. "Or does it not matter?" She smirked.

"You need to watch out for her. If you're not specific, you could get something that you would not desire. Magic works in mysterious ways." Calder lowered his gaze.

[Aoi]

[align=center]Adio looked to Ether as she spoke asking him of what clothing she should wear.


"Hmnn,I guess go for something you usually wouldn't wear but still be appropriate,im thinking it wont matter since we can both make ourself look like diffrent people,if we couldn't I'd be worried since well,the word of my old band can spread quickly,some people think im still dead awkwardly enough...just look appropriate,and don't over-do it..''



He said trying to be as exact as he could be and not to word it wrong..





"Unless they've seen you before you could probably just dress like you normally do.''



He shrugged gently,turning he walked over to a close mirror..a few small pops were heard,Adio's facial features changing as well as height,hair and eye color,he'd grunt softly before turning around brushing his clothing off that had changed to a darker tone,purples and blacks nothing like what he'd usually wear.



"They've seen me before,so I have to worry more I guess.''


His voice was slightly deeper,more masculine it seemed he had to hide his own mannerisms as well,his new voice had no accent in it what so ever.


"Your not uncomfortable with anything about the plan are you?''


He asked looking up at her,His once crimson colored eyes were a normal looking sky blue,he had concealed his wings and even his fangs,he almost looked fully human in the form.



"My ways are shape shifting,I actually take on a form of a person i've seen before or have been told about,I can't see them finding out about me but Im still going with the plan of what I told you and Calder,disorienting them and striking them with their own mental ailment is possibly the best way to keep them at a slower pace,less aware.''[/align]

[Karate McNaughty]

Ether giggled. "My pretty face is the most famous one in the castle. Here, I'll change my appearance. I've seen the Host..hahaha..numerous times. Like April Fool's day..HAHA.." She giggled, then walked out of the room. Calder just shook his head.

His stood, looking down at himself, and whispering words. Every now and then, a piece of armor appeared on his body. Calder's eyes were closed and he seemed to be in a trance, not speaking to anyone but himself.

Ether returned to the room looking completely different. She didn't even look like a fae anymore. Ether smiled slightly. "How's this? I like this look." She made a motion with her hand. "Now, we look like we aren't in disguise.." She said with a laugh.



Calder's armor had finished forming. He glanced at Ether, then smirked. "If you weren't already lifemated..." He said with a chuckle.

[Aoi]

[align=center]Adio looked to Ether as she walked back in from changing her appearance,he blinked lightly,no other real reaction to her look.


"Yeah,good job.''



Was all he'd say not much of a reaction like Calder's had been for reasons Ether and Calder both knew..he sighed somewhat running his hand through his hair,he stopped.


"Gotta not do that when im there..''



He grumbled somewhat before looking to Ether.



"Alright anything you have questions about,do you know what your going to do when me and you get into the main room?...Whats your plan anyways Calder?''



He asked.[/align]

[Karate McNaughty]

Ether tilted her head. "Yes, what am I going to be doing when we get there?" She rubbed her chin in thought.

Calder lowered his gaze. He reached in a pouch and pulled out the invisibility potion. "This is my plan temporarily. I'm sure Reita will be weakened. Reita may not even be conscious, but he will be alive. He's no good to the Host dead. Not like they can raise the dead. But if this fails..." He lowered his gaze and whispered to himself once more. A sword inside of a leather sheath appeared at his side along with a shield over his back.

"I have these." He said solemnly. "Where will we meet?"

Ether blinked. "Oh! Take these!" She grabbed a bunch of smaller bottles in both of her hands. She held them out to Calder. "You think I just kept these around for my shenanigans. These are useful if being pursued. Trust me."

Calder blinked, then put the bottles in his pouch. He made a mental note of where the invisibility potion was located.

[Aoi]

[align=center]Adio thought for a moment.


"Can you dance at all?''


He asked before watching her give Calder all the diffrent little vials,he blinked slightly himself wondering how Calder would remember what potion was for the invisibility..Didn't people label those now-adays?




"Honestly if you can't play an instrument  I could only think of dancing as your only option unless you had an idea of something.''
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[Karate McNaughty]

Ether shrugged. "I can drum." She said slowly. "But that's about it. Some guy taught me how to drum." She tilted her head. "How's that? Is that good?" She seemed pushy, but she was truly not being pushy. Ether was always hyper..or high. Since she wasn't high....

Calder rose an eyebrow. "How do I tell what's what?" He asked Ether.

"Well, these I don't ever label. I just judge from reactions. If they fall flat on their faces without being able to move, that's paste of stickiness. If they slip and fall on their butts, it's oil of slipperiness. Both of those get the baddies off your back. One way, they can't move from where they are standing. The other, they can't stand without slipping and falling." Ether explained.

[Aoi]

[align=center]Adio sighed.


"It'll work I suppose,just keep a steady even beat with what I play and you should be fine.''



He listened to her tell Calder how she 'mentally' labeled things,a light blink confirmed how awkward he felt around Ether none the less any woman it seemed..He looked at Calder.



"Well should we be off?''


He asked.[/align]

[Karate McNaughty]

Calder glanced at the clock, then nodded. He pulled his shield into a ready position. Ether rose an eyebrow. "Calder can't fly." She muttered. Calder lead the group out of the castle. He was moving quickly, then he paused. He stared upwards towards the sky. It was dark, the sun had set a while ago. He sighed. "So much for the fast way." He muttered.

Ether stopped behind Calder. "The mountains?" She asked softly.

"Ever read Peter Pan?" Calder had an amused smirk on his face.

"Not the dust." Ether whispered. "I hate making it." She frowned.

"The dust."

Ether turned around. Her eyes closed slowly and she appeared to be concentrating very hard. What it really looked like was constipation. She winced as a puff of purple glittering dust appeared from all around her body like an aura. She opened her eyes, then wrinkled her nose. "Ick. I feel like I crapped fairy dust." She muttered, then walked towards Calder. She smacked Calder on his forehead twice. The first time, dust had surrounded Calder's body. The second time, he lifted from the ground.

[Aoi]

[align=center]Adio blinked about to talk but was interupted as Calder mentioned the dust,He watched Ether and shook his head cracking his back his wings ripped from his body,the clothing surprisingly intact allowing the wings to move through the fabric without much or any ripping..Adio looked like he wanted to curse but stopped himself not one to ever curse he gritted his teeth together.


"Ow..''


He managed to mutter without going in a spiteful cursing statement..He looked over at Calder who was floating now.



"Should be like a kid on his first bike,have you ever flown like that before?''



God,was this going to be hilarious.[/align]