04-09-2020

And here we go! I'm working from screenshots because I forgot you can type when you have a keyboard attatched to your computer so, this is messy because I don't have all the names now.

Harin started by wandering around and exploring. It is NIGHT, he stands out like a flashlight is being shone into your eyes, other people are fading entirely into the background. At least this is great for Harin eyesight-wise. Not squinting! Woo!
Watched Melanie as he passed by, she was clearly keeping a very direct eye on him. Noted. But went to Leto instead to see how he was doing. Aware the guy's been having Moods and, unsure of how to deal with it but just trying to be supportive. Spoke a little about how there's nothing Leto "Has" to do but whatever he feels like, so if that's not being in groups it's not being in groups. Suggested they go for a drink, and sat in the water. Which Leto thought was far too cold so he sat on Harin's back. Harin: crushed.

Sat down besides the desert troll for a while before they got up to explore. Bumped into a group at a hill (here we go how many can I make out: Chrona, Brent, Ross, Hrókr, River..? and then I lost it sorry) Said hi to everyone the best he could. Kind of gets Leto's feeling now: what's .. he supposed to do.. Instead, challenged Ross to a warm-up spar nearby, complimented him on his improvement. Didn't want to burn out for practice so kept it short.

Watched Leto join said group, and decided to turn around and hassle Melanie.. Since she'd been so responsive earlier. Got a proper spar, broke it up himself because it didn't seem like the judges would. And he's conservative of his energy. Complimented the lady on her technique, impressed. Wonders how many are going to not take her seriously, which is a shame because she's doing great. Will look for in the future. Got handed her herd because she needed a break, so said hi to everyone (Orlaith, Kursa, Petra, Easca, Jaro...? A little pale thing I can't find now sorry) (IT WAS 'Y'!!). Leto was there too but seemed uncomfortable. Added Feige when she came about.

Stayed there for a bit until he got challenged by a three legged dude (Kolgrímr). Went, "are you sure about that, tripod?" accepted the challenge and pushed the guy over, and got PROMPTLY shunned by the judges. Mischief who'd just arrived saw it go down and was also not impressed by him. Oooh this isn't the fight riiing.. This shit isn't appreciated.. Maybe he shouldn't shit-talk other people woops. FELT LIKE A JERK, which he very much was. Lost a good few people due to said behaivor. Got smacked by Feige <_<

Could feeeel a whole bunch of tension everywhere. Not exactly enjoying that. Danced a little with Afzal, a welcome distraction. Noticed Hrókr hang out around Kol's group, with an unimpressed Mischief. Decided to run in and make the viking's life a little harder, gave him a tough sparring. Also tried to steal Peril but Peril was distracted ;x

Then, joined by Xxabrielle, who had Expectations. Sparred with her, got his ass burned, and ended up impressing River...? Thought she was cute. Pretty sure he isn't that impressive compared to the folk he saw her hang out with earlier so, flattered. Played around a while with her and Ross.
Also saying hi to various people hanging around the groups but not really being in them. Got shunned HARD by Shye, a big gal entirely unimpressed by the pale dog. Ouch??? I'm just saying hi lady no worries. But ok a challenge.

Sat down with Ross later, very TOUCHY which is new for Ross obviously HAHAH. Fight tension. Said hi to Sadiki who was looking for trouble. Couldn't deliver that right now, needed to rest a little. Watched Mischief move off from his group in the distance and decided to follow.

Found him in the water, which took a bit actually he blends in really good. Spoke about what was going on, and why Mischief was uncomfortable at the moment. Offered to beat folk up for him which, yes that's the point of the event, Harin. Got given a bento box with sushi, which he appreciated a lot. Aware he needed some fuel.
As Mischief left, watched Kol sit down in the water nearby. Also watched Dedalus, hi whale-man. We just hanging out in your territory. Decided to join Kol and offer his apologies, also offered to share some of the sushi he got given. Which that seemed to be a good course of action. Not sure if he's forgiven, Unlikely, but did tell Kol he was impressed by him.

Watched Sadiki on the other side of the river bank too. Helped Kol finish the sushi and went off to find Mischief, who was with Menace. Remembers what the Kirin had said about them but, not going to push anything. Side-eyed Sadiki and offered him a spar now he'd rested a bit. Loves the sphinx' brutality, but really had to prepare for it. Fight got broken up by Mischief who'd been watching, and in turn Sadiki turned onto Mischief. Had a big ??? moment, yelled at the sphinx, and in hindsight not sure if it'd been a heat-of-the-moment accident or not. Anyway, sorry Sadiki, shitlist you go.

Watched Mischief walk off which, noooo. Dramatic musiiic. Decided to follow and to drag Menace along because he hadn't come here to drag them apart damnit.
Found Mischief at the ruins with Peril, tried to apologise but the kirin was obviously upset. Decided to let them all be for now.
Was going to sit down somewhere on his lonesome but still had farrr too much angry energy. So decided to practice some moves in an undeserving tree HAHA.
Got interrupted by Mischief, who told him to come join him, Peril and Menace. Spoke a little about how the day had gone in hindsight. Promised to focus on the positives. Took his idea of taking a hot bath when home very seriously, great idea.
Also joined by Penn, and initially obviously still a little Irked by the whole situation, but quickly turned around when Mischief didn't seem mad with him. "bullied" Penn a little, spoke of the event. Short convo's all around. Relieved Mischief managed to joke as well, gave him a grooming before heading home for that hot bath.
Lit 2 cigarettes in a row while in there too. Most likely sent Leto an apt meme for the situation he found or something. Has high hopes for the rest of the event still, but has to figure out how he's going to handle Things. His big issue at the moment is that he loves to hang in groups, and he doesn't exactly enjoy the tension that comes with people trying to kick you out of said group. Figuring out ways to make that Fun, in his head.

05-09-2020

Joined very late, way after the hype of the day had died down and most folk had settled for their respective herds for the night. Sought out Leto, they'd spoken in the morning about the first day and came ot the conclusion they needed a new method. Said hi to the people in the herd he was in, glad he'd found people to hang out with. Leto suggested they go for a drink, followed gladly, but left quickly again once they arrived to sit on the hill in the birch and chat. Ended up flirting and teasing, very happy Leto seems to feel better about things now. Hopes the next day he attends will go smoother.

Which I think will be today because I have a hunch he's on Yasu's to-spar-with-list and our timezone matchup sucks.

06-09-2020

Pretty calm day. Walked to the pond and found Mischief and Menace. Not sure if he was disturbing anything but, tactless as ever just walked up to them. Invited them to follow him to where Leto was sitting with a new face (Minh), gathering a little group of people-he-likes. Had a little interpretentive dance with Mischief, before sparring with Menace. Mischief choose Menace as the winner, but still since the group just stayed together, had no issues with this. Yaay! Made sure everyone was properly greeted and gave flowers to Minh. Making sure he feels welcome.

Joined by Ross and sparred with him after a brief bratty discussion. Lost, rofl. Technically it's now Ross' herd but, kept the responsibility going.
Rohit joined, watched him spar with Ross. Also Spencer joined! Is enjoying meeting new faces without a whole ton of pressure a lot more than trying to win over big groups, as it turns out. Also joined by Ronra.

A nice big group in the end!

Got surrounded by Melanie and "Canine", told Ross to get up here and make it a 2v2. Had already sparred with Mel, so told Ross he wanted to fight the other dog. And so it went! Had a very good spar, freestyled basically, going from fast and slippery to standstill-sturdy, throwing in some special moves on the flowers. It was appreciated, got his first chosen win from his judges. Yay :3

Returned to sit with the group, pleased as pie. Joined by Thais, who handed out figs, made sure everyone got some. Had some too cus otherwise Mischief starts feeding him nd stuff. Joined also by Zero. Ignored Saro mostly HA
After Leto left, watched a distant fight involving Hrókr, and watched Mischief turn his back on the spectacle. Okay, obviously still something bothering him. Didn't want to just leave with that in mind, so offered him to come join the albino for a hot bath. Since that'd helped him tremendously friday.

Also got flowers! One from Peril, and a lily from Mischief. Has placed them in a little vase in his home.

07-09-2020

Altijd!

08-09-2020

HHh

Briefly wandered around to check how everything's going, had a drink, found Peril on his lonesome. Briefly sat with the guy until Umay and Hrókr interrupted him. Was really not very tempted to fight them, nor entirely sure what was going on, but kind of got caught into a 2v1 with the pair. Watched Mischief approach, watched Mischief TURN AROUND upon seeing Hrókr. Ah. Realizing he's not good with the dramatics of relationships.. Maybe that's why he doesn't usually tend to have any in-depth ones.

Peril got up and got promptly shoved around by Hrókr. Very ?? about that. Vaguely aware some rutters think that's just business, but between friends?? Cmon? Fought Hrókr off, asked Peril to follow him away to Mischief and another judge (Meritamon).

Meritamon tempted a nearby Belphegor into fighting Harin. Which, okay... Sure. He's here to fight anyway.
Put up a good one and got split up by Mischief, and got picked as the winner by the kirin. Realized either Belphegor had left his herd behind or these on-the-hill people had just been hanging out. Tried to get everyone together but, failed. Eventually gave up, ready to just sit down with Mischief and Peril (after asking Mischief if he can join his herd cus obviously Mis is the boss) but then drama broke out when Hrókr returned with Umay. Of course, Mis was displeased. Kiiiinda tried to tell Hrókr it'd be best to leave. Which he did, luckily.

Watched Meritamon come back with Jalo. Had some gears spinning in his head. She was obviously just setting people up to fight. Went, ALRIGHT THEN, and fought Jalo too. Lost Mischief and Meritamon HAHA. So much for the cuddles.

He has a coupon tho so he'll fix that later.

Was about to find a spot to settle in when he noticed a vague commotion in someone elses herd. Decided to not get involved. And then Mis jumped in to get inbetween Eztli and Mirah. Decided to get involved, sigh. Tried to defend Mischief from an angry Eztli, and then just tried to get the red stag to cool off. Didn't help with Mischief spitting at him from behind the albino. Anyway. Everyone went back to their herds, Mirah joined Mischief's group, went back to sit with Peril. Five fights within a short amount of time later, Harin was just kind of hiding behind a tree with Peril, trying to keep his nose from bleeding all the time and squinting with one eye.

Decided he'd had enough for today.

Spoke a little to Peril about the whole shoving thing. Kind of bothered with how upset he seemed. AND how little value he put on himself. C'mon now. You're worth more than that. Briefly groomed the other kirin, joined by Kolgrimr. Decided not to fight him cus eugh he's kinda over that.

Had a brief talk with him too, Thais joined, handing out figs. Spoke to her too. CHATTY! Finally just happy to talk to people.

Heard a whistle from behind, and looked at Bloodless trying to get his attention. Briefly ?? at that. Caught on quickly that she was pulling a Meritamon, trying to get him to fight other competitors. Decided yeah no. Goodluck with that.
Of course Kol decided he was thirsty enough to get on with that. Happily let him on his merry way. Got another coupon for a beating from Bloodless later??

Eventually joined by Mischief, Thais had gone on her way to find herds as well. Gave Mischief the cuddles coupon. Also got a pizza to share! Pretty content to just remain like that for a while. Ross brought a visit, Thais as well. Eventually got up to leave everyone to do their thing. Will find out tomorrow what dramatics have occured as he went to bed :")

09-09-2020

Server down, so very short day. Met up with Leto, Ross, Thais, and Mischief. Spoke to the latter about the day prior. Learned Mischief had smacked Hrókr for his asshole behaivor towards Peril. Wellp. Not blaming him for that one. Hrókr had it coming. Still, curious what everyone's relationships are going to look like by the end of the event. Who still has their throat intact, who does not? It's a good opportunity to see other sides of people's nature. So far, has been enjoying himself.

10-09-2020

Started off quiet, joined Mischief and Peril at the pond for a little warm-up NAP. Mischief is the best pillow. Got up eventually, Mischief found a guy to say hi to (Thierri), said hi as well before finding himself wanting to wander.

Left the group to go spy on other groups. Took a bit, but finally got to watch a fight. Doesn't mind not participating and just observing. Always useful anyway. Circled back to the pond a few times, spied a lady sitting alone (Velyra), but also got distracted by some fighting nearby. Got to invite her to join him, then saw Thierri pass by. Challenged him to a spar, didn't realize there were a few people watching.. Had fun though.
Said hi to the people that had been watching, but ultimately they were more interested in the competitors nearby. So, left with Velyra, mostly just playing and looking for trouble.

Found it in Brent, who came barreling in on him. A little ?? about that, got used to rut fights being pretty polite. Gave the brute what-for, using his speed over pure strength, and was after a long fight broken up by Velyra. Watched Brent spit at him, which, okay? Sure? So gave Velyra a nuzzle just to trigger him some more. Worked like a charm. Hormonal men are just too easy.

Went off with Eremes who'd been watching, very amused. Got told Eremes would hate to be his enemy... Dang right..

Chilled a while before going "wanna harass people" and went to do that. Found Favager on their trip, a lil club of three competitors, and found a few judges with a lazy man (Hrókr). Did wait nicely for him to wake up before beating him and the judges coming with him (Akina, River, Minh, Imogen) Aka Harin and the Goths. Groomed River, got groomed back. Eremes and Favager joined. BY THIS TIME, Harin was HYPED. Feeling MAnLy. Confident!! Just nuzzled everyone, hi Viera, joined by Braith and challenged him to a spar. Then Braith joined.

Chatted a little with Akina about her family, curious about these vikings he keeps hearing of. Joined by Mischief, HIIII. Look! I have a herd!
Lounged a while longer when Melanie came in for a challenge. Fought her too. Getting quite tired now, but still seemingly crowned the winner by his judges. Really, nothing could ruin his day.

Eventually had to leave, left the group to Braith. Gnight!!

11-09-2020

Joined a little later, and firstly joined Hrókr. Because the guy has been behaving oddly. Turns out Harin isn't exactly the type of guy you just tell your feelings to, also Harin isn't..exactly good at asking.. But still. Tried to give him some encouraging words before leaving his side.

Found various people in various groups, fun. Spied Thais, sparred with Madison. My order is a little off again, but got Thais to join him, also found Penn. Dragged them to the group Leto was in with Taveer, and got challenged by Neli. Don't mind if I do. Had a good long spar with her.

Got to join her group though, phew. Joined Leto, got some honey biscuits from him. TWO. Because he fought well. Complained Leto didn't judge, to which Leto replied Harin had won ALL the fights. In his heart.

That doesn't count you lazy troll. Leto ended up suggesting another hot bath, suggested he joins him. Which, also a good opportunity to show Leto his house, finally. A little embarassed since it's so BLAND next to Leto's well decorated place, but. Eh.

Went off for a bit to check what everyone was up to, found Mischief, Peril and Thierre. Sat for a bit with Mischief, got some cuddles. Eventually decided to get back to the rest, Mischief joining him. Saw Yasu and decided it was time they had a little scuffle. ALso saw Kozan, and tried to get him to join in on the afterparty from the fight between Harin and Yasu, but had a hard time. Saw Mischief close in on him though, good. You are better with the shy ones.

Flopped down again with Leto and Mischief, catching his breath, when Morana came to challenge him. Tried to inform her he wasn't herd-head, but she was just looking for a fight. So. Okay!!
Had a nice spar with her too before actually flopping down for the night. Left with Leto.

12-09-2020

Was found by Mischief while lounging by the pond, fell into play with the kirin. Has been looking forward to their meetings every day, very relaxed in his company. Found by Kerosine near the crying idol, together with River and Nix. Sat in the group a while, player doing stuff around the house, joined by Sarabi and Vírun after River had left. Lazyyy.

Eventually got up to see if there was some chaos going on. Watched a fight, Favager vs a midnight blue stag. Super impressed by all the pretty deer frankly. Said hi to Yasu and her little group, tried to greet a very funky looking fella who wasn't very receptive alas. Fight me...Freaks..

Decided to stalk the pretty-deer herd on a distance. Like watching a live nature documentary. Got distracted eventually and found Peril on his lonesome in a purple flower patch.
Joined by Mischief, who prettied him up a little. And then went to fight him an opponent, yesss.

Finally got to fight Favager (big kitty #1), had Easca, Mischief, Peril and Uy join him. Went off with his little group to sit further off, back into the flowers. Eventually had a group consisting of Uy, Easca, Mischief, Peril(in spirit), Sarthius, Feeon, and Leto who joined later. Happy to just be lazy a while. Got decorated with flowers by Mischief, aw. Gonna bring those home somehow.

Challenged by Gair. Oof. Big kitty #2. Undoubtedly got smacked around a little, but generally waaay quicker than the big troll. Lost Pagan, Easca and Sarthius to them. S'okay. No worries.

More people visiting on-and-off, eventually challenged by Para. BIG KITTY #3. Lost Heligan to them, and I think someone else, but was otherwise approved by Leto, Peril and Mischief, and that's all that matters to him :3

Saw Kozan again, tried to get him to join? Vaguely. Still shy huh, but he sat nearby, so that's good.

Went home not long after that, forest got a little freeze-y. Had a good day.

13-09-2020


Ehhh Lazyyy. Found his two favorite bois sitting in a nearby flower patch, sat his ass down inbetween. Realized he was interrupting a conversation, duh. So just involved himself. Spoke of the rut with Mischief and Leto, about Leto's past participations and experiences during this rut so far.

Briefly greeted Yasu when she visited, played around a short while before each going back to their respective "herds". Yasu with her girls, and Harin with his bois. Got fed cake by Leto. Bantered with Mischief who insisted stolen tasted better. That's my cake..
Greeted Raido when he joined, watched them hand a bottle of something to Leto. Will ask.. Later.. But was good and didn't interrupt their chat. Was also joined by Peril! Squish that kirin.

Happy to just laze around and share affections for a day, instead of always fighting. Wonders if the second week of the rut will be a little lazier.. Will continue to do his best to keep meeting people.
(aka always feel free to poke us for a lazy chat)

14-09-2020

Went to the river for a drink, heard a stampede behind him and turned to run up to Xxabrielle instead. Fell into play with her, joined eventually by Jaro who'd been with her initially. Wondered a little if this was going to be a fight.. But nah.. We all lazy boys here. Instead said hi like a decent person.

Joined by Leto! Leto and 3 competitors hehe. Played around some more, did some rubbing on people. While he didn't coach anyone into a fight, was certainly trying for it for a bit. Leto briefly decided he wanted to be charming, giving flowers to Xxabrielle before aiming for Harin. Decided NOOOO and ran, avoiding AFFECTION. Really just playing.

Joined by Mischief and later Hector, and even later Peril. Still no fights tho. Ended up talking to Leto about the gift he got from Raido, demanded a sip. Let Mischief sniff first before doing so, obviously making a face because Harin doesn't drink alcohol and this stuff's strong. Handed it back. Thanks, now I'm awake.

Joined by Uy and Easca, briefly, before Melanie came to 'steal' them away. Had a moment of uugh suuure, if people want to go hang out somewhere else then why hassle about it. Go forth.
Didn't realize Why she was trying to tempt him into fighting while he'd just been chilling out. Eventually decided to humor her and went back to their herd, giving Melanie a spar. Hopes she got what she wanted out of it winkyface.

Won Circe though, even if his plan was just to go be boring some more. Joined by Ronra too.
Leto eventually left, and figured it'd be about time he went too. Was asked instead by Mischief if he'd like to join him for a drink and a bite in his world. Figured why not... May have second guessed that decision when Mischief informed him there'd be diving to get there. OOF. But okay, trusts Mischief.

15-09-2020

Spent the day out-of-forest.

16-09-2020

Weasel!

17-09-2020

Spent the day out-of-forest.

18-09-2020

Final day! Had all the intention of making sure to give the rut a good send-off, find some spars where possible, make sure all challenges were met. Went to bed early, said hi to his sibling in the morning, before going off to the forest for an evening brawl session.
Happy to find Mischief and Peril pretty much at the spot he entered the forest, sat down on them, quickly joined by Leto, Ross. Tried to pile on Ross. Néli joined. All great, a nice little group to start off with. Hoped that'd attract some other rutters for a final day of challenges.

Got challenged by Leto because why not!! Gave the guy a spar, unsure who won that one, enjoyed himself anyway. Should keep doing this when the game's over too.. Had a hunch Néli might also be interested in a lil fighting, so asked her, and was met with a very enthosiastic yes. Happily sparred with her too, very impressed with how she keeps up.

Needed a little sit-down after that though, wheow. Odd how quickly he was tired after just two spars, not even against big-ass cats like he's been putting up against but, none the less. Just needed to warm up. Sat with the little group in a flower patch, not really attracting other rutters alas, so offered Ross a spar as well. Might as well go down everyone in this group.

There was nothing that really stood out extra to him during this spar. And yet, not very long in, he could feel his own face heating up. The troll recognized that feeling vaguely from a month or two prior, but surely he could finish this fight.
But things went too quick. His vision blacked out within seconds, and his body hit the ground. Things got vague then.

Was out for maybe two minutes when voices around him started to come back. Sort of hitting himself over the head for passing out, which, not like he could help that but still. Vaguely heard the word 'hospital' being dropped. Might've motivated him to get up a bit faster.

Grateful for Néli's approach to the situation, a lot less panicked than the boys. Focussed on her for a bit before trying to reassure the rest he was okay, just a fainting spell. Vaguely aware somewhere in the back of his mind that this had implications.. That he should see his doctors about this.. Second time now in a short period of time.

But hey maybe he just got up too fast??

Tried to reassure the worry-warts further by getting on his legs and flopping down in the flower patch they'd all been sitting at, joined by Ross at the side. Could see all the concerned faces, but not sure how to fix that now. Try not passing out next time, asshole. Got some cookies from Leto, and an emotional-support bottle from Mischief. Sort of forgetting you should drink water not hug it.
Seemed slowly everyone got a little less fretty, but Leto insisted he come home with the desert troll anyway. In no mood to fight that, frankly, so agreed. Ross insisting he'd come too, and then Mis got invited, and Néli, and well. This is your problem now Leto, how big's your house?

Peril offered to stay back, could guess why.

Was brought to Leto's house and slipped off quite quickly to go have a smoke in the upstairs area. Completely disregarding Mischief would turn into a mermaid, nor warning anyone about it. Sort of not really in the mindset, *REALLY* wanted to go smoke.

Eventually everyone followed upstairs, got offered some food by Leto, offered Néli his cigarette when he caught her looking. Amused by her reaction. Thanks Néli that made him feel better.
Got offered Mischief's hand to hold, which he gladly took, and later Leto insisted Harin was sleeping in the bed. Still too tired to really argue, and passed out the minute he hit the matress. Left the rest of the crowd to their devices, having tea and smoking weed or whatever Leto would be getting them up to.