Masked Trickster
Reoseans Included:
Iniko was enjoying the Yule ceremony preparations, having made a variety of things with various crafters, today was no exception. A fanciful kitsune tailed reosean, with metallic bits of their design, smokey patterns, and bold colors, had recruited him to carry lots of supplies, such as paper lanterns and candles to set up around town. The puller was getting excited to be involved in the festivities, and the little glowing wisps and the floating mask of his new companion only added to their appeal.
They hadn’t been out long when they ran across another puller, silver and lightly freckled. He had more fluff than Iniko, who was starting to feel the chill of the cooler months. The most startling part of the new one’s appearance was his glowing eyes, which had drawn the attention of the kitsune tailed creature. Like a month to a flame, the red and blue reosean had beelined over to the other puller, dancing around him until he too agreed to help out. Iniko shared some of the workload, and his gryph familiar had moved over as well, just as fascinated by the glowing eyes.
Iniko chuckled. “I’m Iniko, and that there is Revas. She’s such a flirt.” The gryph crooned, and played with the silken ears of the newcomer with her claws.
Although distracted by the glowing eyes, the masked vayron smiled and managed to focus on the task at hand. “Alright then, we have more room for candles, so let’s load up and get to work!” They dragged out another bag of supplies from who knows where, and lead the way, pointing out places to drop down the candles, using their wispy friends to light the wicks and illuminate the lanterns.
***
Grigori was a soft hearted puller. He was tall and thick, with a soft gray coat and glowing eyes that often sent chills down other creatures' spines and ruffled coats, almost ghost like in any terms, but he was a kind hearted and soft creature in all other aspects.
So he very much found himself enjoying the festivities of Yuletide, sampling treats and drinks and small talk with anyone who could look past his ghost-like appearance. He had been slowly making his way down the marketplace street when he had been pulled aside by a colorful and multi-tailed vayron, a warm coloured puller following behind them. Grigori had practically almost stepped on the flighty kitsune like reo, said creature shoving his face to watch the lights reflect off of Grigori’s eyes and almost dragging his muzzle to the ground to get a better look.
Grigori would have been shocked and somewhat put off if the bright kitsune hadn’t been complimenting the ethereal glow of his eyes, Grigori’s eyebrows raising questioningly. The warm puller laughed, and playfully shoved the multi-tailed creature dancing about their feet.
Grigori laughed as the gryph tickled the fur along his ears, gently flicking them. “Grigori,” he introduced himself with a smile, “a pleasure to meet the lot of you.”
The gray puller watched as the kitsune resumed their strange routine, the spotted vayron shrugging his shoulders and helping along. Grigori smiled and decided that an extra paw wouldn’t help, and began digging through the bag as well, following the instructions of the red and blue reo.
“Have you been helping them long?” Grigori asked, as he placed another candle and a wisp danced by, his smile growing as he watched the flame dance.
***
Iniko was more than amused by the puller and the kitsune’s actions towards him. Every time Grigori lit a candle, the lights danced in his already glowing eyes, and their new masked companion kept getting side tracked staring at him, like a cat. Iniko would look at the other puller, but for far different reasons - he was a flirt through and through.
Revas would play with silky mane, chattering in her language nonstop - Iniko half suspected she was berating him for not having much of a mane to play with, or longer fur. As if he could grow it out!
“Nah, only an hour or so. We haven’t gotten much done either.” The kitsune dashed off to stare at an enchanted light display on a tree, only adding to his statement as he gestured with a paw. “Between these two, it’s been hard to get anything done! I think it’s a little better now that your hardworking butt is here.” Iniko winked, insinuating he was looking at that booty, before placing a few more candles on the raised walkway.
“Got any plans for tonight?” Iniko would do as he always did, probably drink, steal some sweets, and relax with his gryph to wind down. Maybe if they finished the lights sooner, he could sneak away.
Their kitsune friend was back as quick as they had disappeared. They jumped on Iniko’s much taller back, and he was reminded of the time at the fair when Ember did the same thing to gain height for games. The masked vay, though, used the height to hang a string of lanterns from light posts, teething slightly.
***
Grigori giggled softly as Revas continued to play with the soft silken fur that hung from his large ears, jumping from the sides of his neck to his shoulders where she proceeded to manicure his mane. He could say he’d never had this sort of spa treatment before!
He nodded his head at the other sandstone coloured puller, Iniko, he would remember if he saw them sometime in the future. He wondered if they resided in Thedale, or if the Yuletide festivals had led them this way. They looked used to warmer weather (Grigori personally couldn’t stand the feeling of hot sand between his toes and his coat was much more suited to the cooler tones of winter. Maybe he’d have to ask them later).
Shaking his head slightly to clear it but being mindful of the gryph clutching to his mane, grigori continued to follow along his new companions, following the instructions of the energetic kitsune. His ears perked up as Iniko spoke, pupiless eyes glancing his way. He laughed softly at their joke, eyes crinkled in mirth and teeth bared in a playful grin.
“I hadn’t set anything in stone no, I’m mainly in the city to see the Yuletide festivals. It’s my favorite time of year to be honest,” Grigori laughed as the kitsune jumped atop the warmer coloured puller’s back, shaking his head at the antics of the smaller creature. He carefully passed along paper lanterns to help the being, the little lights dancing along as the flame creatures lit the wicks. Grigori had never seen something so beautiful in all his years, his head tilted up to look above at all the lights that glittered. The glow of his eyes seemed to pulse softly as he smiled.
***
Once the string of lanterns was hung, the trickster vay was content to stay on Iniko’s back, handing out supplies from their pouches as they went through the town. It wasn’t long before it seemed every square inch of the plaza and main streets were decorated with festive lights. Revas and the kitsune were of like mine, crooning and fawning over the fanciful lights.
Iniko looked over at the other puller with a smile. While the atmosphere was magical, he thought perhaps the new friendships he had made during the festivities was just as enchanting.
“Alright you guys, let’s go have a happy Yule! There’s sugar with my name on it!”
Iniko laughed as he spoke, and dashed off into the square, ready to go have some fun. The holidays were bound to be funner with new friends at his side, and with Revas entangled in Grigori’s fur, he got the feeling the other puller wouldn’t be going anywhere else anytime soon. The kitsune companion also seemed ready to rock, so now it was time to party!
-End-
This Reosean loves all things that glow! With the holidays approaching, they figure now is a good time to light up the world, and they approach your Reosean for help on their mission. Draw or write about your Reosean making, placing, or admiring glowing objects with Kitsune. Do they make some lanterns and candles, or maybe they place them around town to spread the holiday cheer?
Collaboration between xQueen0fHellx and Paganstars in which each wrote the PoV of their own characters
WC 1315 +13
Personal +3
Collab +2
Other Reo Iniko 13582 | Masked Trickster 0083 +2
Guild Member Iniko 13582 +1
Anomaly Event Link +3
Total = 24 CP
WC 1315 +13
Personal +3
Collab +2
Other Reo Grigori 9674 | Masked Trickster 0083 +2
Guild Member Grigori 9674 +1
Anomaly Event Link +3
Total = 24 CP