Mellori felt a little uncomfortable. Her logical mind told her that this shrub was different after all - it seemed capable of independent movement. Did that mean she had to pat it? Well, she mused, it couldn't hurt. So, without drawing attention to herself, she began to pat the leaves gently, starting on top of the plant, as if if were a dog - wondering just how ludicrous she looked.
Mae looked over at the others as they began to gather around, "I think so...seems one of these at least isn't quite like the others." She then reached out her hand to give it a pat, or pet, it was rather an awkward display either way.
Hoping they are not been made fun of with this peculiar task by someone watching them, the purple-skinned tiefling quite awkwardly leans down to pat anything pattable, quite sure it all looks quite comical to any observers. At least the pretentious actor was not here to see him now.
Mellori felt a little uncomfortable. Her logical mind told her that this shrub was different after all - it seemed capable of independent movement. Did that mean she had to pat it? Well, she mused, it couldn't hurt. So, without drawing attention to herself, she began to pat the leaves gently, starting on top of the plant, as if if were a dog - wondering just how ludicrous she looked.
As soon as Mellori starts to pat the leafy crown, the branches part to reveal a Cuddly Strixhaven Mascot. It's in the shape of a Spirit Statue Mascot (Lorehold).
Mae looked over at the others as they began to gather around, "I think so...seems one of these at least isn't quite like the others." She then reached out her hand to give it a pat, or pet, it was rather an awkward display either way.
As with Mellori, as soon as Mae pats the leafy part of the Awakened Shrub, the leaves part to reveal a Cuddly Strixhaven Mascot. This one is in the shape of an Art Elemental Mascot (Prismari).
Malvyn too pats the leafy crown of one of the shrubs after the two girls are finished. The leaves, which had closed back up, reveal yet another Cuddly Strixhaven Mascot this time in the shape of a Spirit Statue Mascot.
Once he realizes exactly what Mae and Mellori had been patting he steps over to join them, feeling slightly less weird now, but only slightly, as he gently pats the leafy crown of one of the shrubs. As he is presented with a Spirit Statue Mascot he gives it a doubtful look, again suspecting this was a vicious prank by the pretentious actor, but he still tucks it away in his shoulder bag for now. "Chara, over here..." He looks up and says the the winged tiefling coming over. "...you are supposed to pat it, don't ask me to explain what is going on in this garden but I believe you too will have your reward."He adds, giving Chara a brief friendly smile.
Mae raises her brows as the cuddly plushie comes into view, taking the form of the Prismari mascot, but then takes it slowly before pulling it to her chest and cuddling it tightly. "Goodness how soft! You better stay in here though so you don't get dirty." She speaks to the plushie as she puts it in her bag and steps back, smoothing out her clothes again and watching the others. "How interesting...hmm, but there is one more, right? One more clue to solve?" She slowly wanders the area in a tight circle as she waits for the rest of the group to get ready again.
Mei takes a closer look at the shrub-bush she's crouched in front of. If these little shrubs are producing cuddly mascots, there is surely some magic involved. She also pats the shrub and leans in to quietly coo, "Hi. I'm Mei. I hope you don't mind me giving you a pat! You're a very special shrub, aren't you?"
((Investigation: 14 Arcana: 14 or Nature: 16 to try and recall anything about the sentient shrubs if that's okay!))
Chara smiles and joins the purple-skinned tiefling in plant-patting, gently running what are probably best described as talons on the leaves of the bushes.
"Thanks... you know, I'm really not sure what these things are... but they are so cute!"She then addresses the little plant in front of her "Hi there, little guy... how are you?"
Chara and Meiboth join in with patting the leaves of one of the Awakened Shrubs. And once again, in both causes the leaves to part and reveal a Cuddly Strixhaven Mascot. Charareceives an Art Elemental Mascot, while Meireceives a Spirit Statue Mascot.
Awakened Shrub Info for Mei:
Certainly, more of an Arcana thing than Nature. You would know that an awakened plant can be created using the Awaken spell. While there is a charm effect that lasts for 30 days, the spell itself is permanent. The plants gain mobility and intelligence from the spell effect.
"It's so cute! Thank you!" Mei says, reaching in to receive the little mascot. How it knew Lorehold was one of the colleges she's considering is beyond her, but she's sure it must be quite the intuitive little shrub to have guessed as such. She glances up at the group, expression bright with excitement, "Awakened shrubs! I wonder if they get up and walk around when the Biblioplex is closed?"
"Oh! You know, maybe they could..." she looks thoughtfully at the shrub once more. "If you'd be so kind, could you point us in the direction of an art gallery? Or, um... somewhere they hang paintings?"
As with the others, Guardokreceives a Cuddly Strixhaven Mascot from the Awakened Shrub once he pats the leaves. His is in the shape of an Art Elemental Mascot
"It's so cute! Thank you!" Mei says, reaching in to receive the little mascot. How it knew Lorehold was one of the colleges she's considering is beyond her, but she's sure it must be quite the intuitive little shrub to have guessed as such. She glances up at the group, expression bright with excitement, "Awakened shrubs! I wonder if they get up and walk around when the Biblioplex is closed?"
"Oh! You know, maybe they could..." she looks thoughtfully at the shrub once more. "If you'd be so kind, could you point us in the direction of an art gallery? Or, um... somewhere they hang paintings?"
At Mei'squestion, the one Awakened Shrub she is next to starts to move! It shifts over to the north end of the Book Garden then stops.
“The goodest shrub,” Mei smiles with another little pat of its leaves. “Thank you!” She’ll absolutely be back to visit this sentient shrub throughout her time here.
Tucking the plush into her satchel, she straightens and turns to the group. “Pictures, yes! I still think so. In which case, our shrubby friend says we should go north of the gardens.”
"Thank you so much little fella!" Chara tells the shrub with a smile, giving the little toy a hug before tucking it into her bag. "I think this is my favorite place around here so far... I'll definitely be back here soon!"
Mellori's look of discomfort is soon replaced by one of wonderment and then happiness. Taking the soft toy, she looks it over, before returning her attention to the plant. "Thank you so much, this is most kind of you. I shall keep this on my bed and can always give it a cuddle when I need a pick-me-up."
Looking around, she sees the others receiving similar gifts. Waving hers in the general direction of the group, she smiles and then puts it away in her backpack. "OK,"she says. "Where to next?"
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Mellori felt a little uncomfortable. Her logical mind told her that this shrub was different after all - it seemed capable of independent movement. Did that mean she had to pat it? Well, she mused, it couldn't hurt. So, without drawing attention to herself, she began to pat the leaves gently, starting on top of the plant, as if if were a dog - wondering just how ludicrous she looked.
Mae looked over at the others as they began to gather around, "I think so...seems one of these at least isn't quite like the others." She then reached out her hand to give it a pat, or pet, it was rather an awkward display either way.
Hoping they are not been made fun of with this peculiar task by someone watching them, the purple-skinned tiefling quite awkwardly leans down to pat anything pattable, quite sure it all looks quite comical to any observers. At least the pretentious actor was not here to see him now.
As soon as Mellori starts to pat the leafy crown, the branches part to reveal a Cuddly Strixhaven Mascot. It's in the shape of a Spirit Statue Mascot (Lorehold).
Rabbit Sebrica, Sorcerer || Skarai, Monk || Lokilia Vaelphin, Druid || Liivi Orav, Barbarian || Vanizi, Warlock || Britari / Halila Talgeta / Jesa Gumovi || Neital Rhessil, Wizard
Iromae Quinaea, Cleric || Roxana Raincrest, Rogue || Meira Dheran, Rogue || Qirynna Thadri, Wizard || Crisaryn Melkial, Sorcerer
As with Mellori, as soon as Mae pats the leafy part of the Awakened Shrub, the leaves part to reveal a Cuddly Strixhaven Mascot. This one is in the shape of an Art Elemental Mascot (Prismari).
Rabbit Sebrica, Sorcerer || Skarai, Monk || Lokilia Vaelphin, Druid || Liivi Orav, Barbarian || Vanizi, Warlock || Britari / Halila Talgeta / Jesa Gumovi || Neital Rhessil, Wizard
Iromae Quinaea, Cleric || Roxana Raincrest, Rogue || Meira Dheran, Rogue || Qirynna Thadri, Wizard || Crisaryn Melkial, Sorcerer
(Presuming he pats one of the Awakened Shrubs...)
Malvyn too pats the leafy crown of one of the shrubs after the two girls are finished. The leaves, which had closed back up, reveal yet another Cuddly Strixhaven Mascot this time in the shape of a Spirit Statue Mascot.
Rabbit Sebrica, Sorcerer || Skarai, Monk || Lokilia Vaelphin, Druid || Liivi Orav, Barbarian || Vanizi, Warlock || Britari / Halila Talgeta / Jesa Gumovi || Neital Rhessil, Wizard
Iromae Quinaea, Cleric || Roxana Raincrest, Rogue || Meira Dheran, Rogue || Qirynna Thadri, Wizard || Crisaryn Melkial, Sorcerer
Chara isn't quite sure what's going on... but she also goes along with it and starts gently patting the shrubs.
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Once he realizes exactly what Mae and Mellori had been patting he steps over to join them, feeling slightly less weird now, but only slightly, as he gently pats the leafy crown of one of the shrubs. As he is presented with a Spirit Statue Mascot he gives it a doubtful look, again suspecting this was a vicious prank by the pretentious actor, but he still tucks it away in his shoulder bag for now. "Chara, over here..." He looks up and says the the winged tiefling coming over. "...you are supposed to pat it, don't ask me to explain what is going on in this garden but I believe you too will have your reward." He adds, giving Chara a brief friendly smile.
Mae raises her brows as the cuddly plushie comes into view, taking the form of the Prismari mascot, but then takes it slowly before pulling it to her chest and cuddling it tightly. "Goodness how soft! You better stay in here though so you don't get dirty." She speaks to the plushie as she puts it in her bag and steps back, smoothing out her clothes again and watching the others. "How interesting...hmm, but there is one more, right? One more clue to solve?" She slowly wanders the area in a tight circle as she waits for the rest of the group to get ready again.
Mei takes a closer look at the shrub-bush she's crouched in front of. If these little shrubs are producing cuddly mascots, there is surely some magic involved. She also pats the shrub and leans in to quietly coo, "Hi. I'm Mei. I hope you don't mind me giving you a pat! You're a very special shrub, aren't you?"
((Investigation: 14
Arcana: 14 or Nature: 16 to try and recall anything about the sentient shrubs if that's okay!))
Chara smiles and joins the purple-skinned tiefling in plant-patting, gently running what are probably best described as talons on the leaves of the bushes.
"Thanks... you know, I'm really not sure what these things are... but they are so cute!" She then addresses the little plant in front of her "Hi there, little guy... how are you?"
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Chara and Mei both join in with patting the leaves of one of the Awakened Shrubs. And once again, in both causes the leaves to part and reveal a Cuddly Strixhaven Mascot. Chara receives an Art Elemental Mascot, while Mei receives a Spirit Statue Mascot.
Awakened Shrub Info for Mei:
Certainly, more of an Arcana thing than Nature. You would know that an awakened plant can be created using the Awaken spell. While there is a charm effect that lasts for 30 days, the spell itself is permanent. The plants gain mobility and intelligence from the spell effect.
Rabbit Sebrica, Sorcerer || Skarai, Monk || Lokilia Vaelphin, Druid || Liivi Orav, Barbarian || Vanizi, Warlock || Britari / Halila Talgeta / Jesa Gumovi || Neital Rhessil, Wizard
Iromae Quinaea, Cleric || Roxana Raincrest, Rogue || Meira Dheran, Rogue || Qirynna Thadri, Wizard || Crisaryn Melkial, Sorcerer
Being one of those gathered around Mae when she pats the awakened shrub, Guardok waits his turn and then does likewise, whispering to it, “Ni!”.
He waits to see if he will also get a gift.
"It's so cute! Thank you!" Mei says, reaching in to receive the little mascot. How it knew Lorehold was one of the colleges she's considering is beyond her, but she's sure it must be quite the intuitive little shrub to have guessed as such. She glances up at the group, expression bright with excitement, "Awakened shrubs! I wonder if they get up and walk around when the Biblioplex is closed?"
"Oh! You know, maybe they could..." she looks thoughtfully at the shrub once more. "If you'd be so kind, could you point us in the direction of an art gallery? Or, um... somewhere they hang paintings?"
As with the others, Guardok receives a Cuddly Strixhaven Mascot from the Awakened Shrub once he pats the leaves. His is in the shape of an Art Elemental Mascot
Rabbit Sebrica, Sorcerer || Skarai, Monk || Lokilia Vaelphin, Druid || Liivi Orav, Barbarian || Vanizi, Warlock || Britari / Halila Talgeta / Jesa Gumovi || Neital Rhessil, Wizard
Iromae Quinaea, Cleric || Roxana Raincrest, Rogue || Meira Dheran, Rogue || Qirynna Thadri, Wizard || Crisaryn Melkial, Sorcerer
At Mei's question, the one Awakened Shrub she is next to starts to move! It shifts over to the north end of the Book Garden then stops.
Rabbit Sebrica, Sorcerer || Skarai, Monk || Lokilia Vaelphin, Druid || Liivi Orav, Barbarian || Vanizi, Warlock || Britari / Halila Talgeta / Jesa Gumovi || Neital Rhessil, Wizard
Iromae Quinaea, Cleric || Roxana Raincrest, Rogue || Meira Dheran, Rogue || Qirynna Thadri, Wizard || Crisaryn Melkial, Sorcerer
"Why thank you", Guardok says with a bow to the shrub. He then moves across to where he left his shoes, and puts them back on.
"Is it the pictures next?", he asks the group.
“The goodest shrub,” Mei smiles with another little pat of its leaves. “Thank you!” She’ll absolutely be back to visit this sentient shrub throughout her time here.
Tucking the plush into her satchel, she straightens and turns to the group. “Pictures, yes! I still think so. In which case, our shrubby friend says we should go north of the gardens.”
"Thank you so much little fella!" Chara tells the shrub with a smile, giving the little toy a hug before tucking it into her bag. "I think this is my favorite place around here so far... I'll definitely be back here soon!"
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Mellori's look of discomfort is soon replaced by one of wonderment and then happiness. Taking the soft toy, she looks it over, before returning her attention to the plant. "Thank you so much, this is most kind of you. I shall keep this on my bed and can always give it a cuddle when I need a pick-me-up."
Looking around, she sees the others receiving similar gifts. Waving hers in the general direction of the group, she smiles and then puts it away in her backpack. "OK," she says. "Where to next?"