Catch-All

[cultivatingdisaster]

⌛ Who: Prompto Argentum, Aerith Gainsborough, Duo Maxwell, Xie Lian, Rude and you, maybe?
⌛ What: Shenanigans. Permanent catch-all.
⌛ When: Anytime.
⌛ Where: All over.
⌛ Warnings: R. Language.



✽ Xie Lian

• Cooking With Xie Lian


• Busking Adventures


• Event: Trial of the Soul


• Event: Waterpark Waves

✽ Prompto Argentum

• Chocochicks!


• Travelling Cameraman


• Event: Trial of the Soul


• Event: Waterpark Waves

✽ Rude

• Event: Trial of the Soul


• Event: Waterpark Waves

✽ Duo Maxwell

• Lovers Tiff [Closed to Wufei]


• Event: Trial of the Soul


• I Can Explain! [Closed To Wufei]

✽ Aerith Gainsborough

• Rock Garden


• Event: Trial of the Soul


• Event: Waterpark Waves


• Gems In The Making [Closed to Maglor]

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Re: Everyday I'm Busking [OTA]

[smilingarmor]

[Oh, what's this now? Sylv isn't out doing any busking himself today, just running a few errands, but he's drawn in by the man calling in the crowd's attention. And well, far be it from him to leave a fellow entertainer high and dry. So when the man asks for volunteers, Sylv steps forward.]

I'll be glad to lend you a hand, darling. What do you need me to do?

[cultivatingdisaster]

[Xie Lian smiled when he was approached by the man and with a gesture toward the rock pile, he moved to the mat and lay himself down upon his back.]

If you would be so kind? Those rocks, place several atop my chest here. [He pressed a hand to his chest to show where they would need to be.] And then, if you are brave enough, use that hammer to smash them. Fear not! I won't be harmed!

[His voice was loud enough to be heard by the crowd, dramatic enough to stir their excitement. Xie Lian didn't look like much, slim, pretty of face, white robed and almost innocent. To think he could be hardy enough to survive large rocks being placed on his chest and having them crushed atop him? Surely not?]

[smilingarmor]

[Sylv nods, then goes to get a rock. When he picks it up, he acts as though lifting and carrying it takes a great deal more effort for him than it actually does. Xie Lian may be able to tell he's acting, but it's unlikely that the crowd can.]

Oh dear... these are a tad heavier than I expected...

[He makes a show of carefully placing the rock on Xie Lian's chest.]

Are you sure you're going to be alright with me using more than one of these, honey?

[Sylv's back is somewhat to the crowd as he asks, but still, the tone of his voice would make anyone think he was genuinely concerned. Except for Xie Lian, who can clearly see the twinkle in Sylv's eyes; he's having a great time playing it up for the crowd.]

[cultivatingdisaster]

[Xie Lian didn't think he could have asked for a better assistant. Not even Feng Xin had been able to play the part so well.

The rocks really were heavy, they were large and solid but not much of a threat all on their own. But once they were all piled up high? He smiled when he was addressed and gave the man a reassuring nod.]

Pile them as high as you're comfortable with. I can take it, I promise. I'm tougher than I look!

[smilingarmor]

[It's rare that Sylvando gets to play the lovely assistant, and he's enjoying the changeup.]

Well, alright, if you're sure...

[Sylv goes back and gets another rock, adding it on to the first. And then a third is added to the pile. He stops and considers for a moment after that, playing it up as concern and hesitation, before deciding that that was enough. If the rock stacking went on for too long, people's attention may begin to wander; three was enough for a good amount of drama.

He then picks up the hammer, moving into position. Once again projecting far more uncertainty than he truly felt.]

You're certain you'll be alright? After all, this could end up being very messy if you're wrong...

[cultivatingdisaster]

[The pressure upon his chest was, in a very strange way, comforting. It was familiar. This was something he had done a thousand times before in a world far removed from the one he was currently residing. A touch of the familiar was always nice. And this man was playing up to the crowd wonderfully.

Again he thought that he would have liked to have him teach the old Feng Xin a thing or two about showmanship, but Xie Lian pushed the thought away. Brushed it aside so that he could smile.

Thinking about the people that were left behind was not the best of ideas.]

I'm certain. So long as you aim for the rocks and not my face, this shouldn't be messy at all. Aim true, my friend.

[Xie Lian pitched his voice loud enough for it to carry and be heard, the confidence in it causing a little wave of awe in the crowd. They believed he must know his stuff if he could boast that way. Their excitement was growing with the raising of that sledgehammer.]

[smilingarmor]

[If there's one thing Sylvando knew how to do, it's work a crowd. And he would agree that now wasn't the time for sad things.]

I haven't missed yet, darling.

[He readies the hammer that had previously been resting on his shoulder, raising it to strike.]

Ready? One... two... three!

[On three, he brought the hammer down hard on the rocks stacked on Xie Lian's chest. His aim is dead on, hitting right in the center of the top rock, trusting that his fellow entertainer knows what he's doing.]

[cultivatingdisaster]

[Here's the thing about this 'trick'. It wasn't a trick at all. The rocks were real. The hammer was real. If it had been someone else under that pile of rocks, when the hammer struck down then there was a real possibility of damage. But Xie Lian remained smiling. If there should have been pain, he didn't show it.

The rocks split down the middle, straight to the last one held against Xie Lian's chest. The rocks fell to either side, reduced to rubble. Dust hung in the air as well as a hushed silence as the crowd waited to find out if it had worked or if Xie Lian had been crushed to death.

But as the dust cleared, Xie Lian was found on his feet with a bright smile and looking none the worse for wear. A little dusty of course, there was white in his normally dark hair, his white robes were also covered and he laughed as he patted his chest and caused a cloud to form. That act roused the crowd, gaining him a scattering of claps and laughter. He bowed for them before he turned to the stranger who had helped him.]

Have you done that before? You have very accurate aim. I appreciate you not hitting my face.

[smilingarmor]

[Sylvando pretends to be somewhat surprised that Xie Lian is alright, setting down the hammer and clapping excitedly along with everyone else, looking back at the crowd as if asking if they'd all just seen the same amazing thing he'd seen. When the other performer turns to talk to him, he settles down, though he doesn't lose the smile.]

No, I've never been part of a strong-man act before, though I did enjoy the chance to play the lovely assistant for once. But proper aim is important, whether in a performance or on the battlefield. Besides, darling, I'd never want to hurt a handsome face like yours if I could help it.

[cultivatingdisaster]

Handsome...?

[Xie Lian's eyes widened in surprise at the compliment, given so freely and without hesitation. The surprise even brings a smile to his face. Two could play at this game he supposed.]

Well I've rarely had an assistant as lovely as yourself, so I thank you.

[And to the stranger he brought his hands in front of himself and bowed respectfully to him. On straightening his smile broadened.]

May I know your name?

[smilingarmor]

[And the smiles they elicit are half the reason for the compliments.]

You're quite welcome and indeed you may, darling. You can call me Sylvando; pleased to meet you, Mr. ...?

[cultivatingdisaster]

Xie Lian.

[To not have to think of a fake name on the fly was always such a new and exciting experience. Xie Lian liked it very much. So he spoke his name with a smile and did his best to commit the name of his new friend to memory, though it was a strange kind of name.]

I'm also pleased. And grateful. Having someone who knows somewhat of what they're doing helps a great deal.

[smilingarmor]

It certainly does, though I'm sure you would have done wonderfully even if I hadn't been around. You seem to have the act down pat.

If you don't mind my asking though, darling, do you have anything else in your repertoire?

[cultivatingdisaster]

I have been doing this for a great many years...

[One and off for 800 of those great many years, in fact.]

Several things. Though this is usually the crowd pleaser. [He smiled.] I can sing also. And dance. As well as displays of martial arts. I never did learn fortune telling.

[smilingarmor]

Ooh, we should work together again sometime then, honey! I'll leave the martial arts to my dear friend Jade, but I'm fabulous at singing and dancing. Or I can play a few instruments too, among other things. I'm sure we could come up with a good routine or two.