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nexus_crossings2023-03-21 07:42 pm
lovesneomuna) wrote in nexus_crossings2023-03-21 07:42 pm
+ 1 fun loving Cloudstrider!
[[ooc: Here is a Visual Reference! Nimbus is at least 10 feet tall, and they are non-binary with they/them pronouns. :)
I’m going to have this post be two options that folks can choose to respond to. The first option is spoiler free. The second option under the cut involves a major Destiny 2 Lightfall campaign spoiler.]]
Option 1
An exploring Cloudstrider was hard to miss. The tall, muscular figure glittered silver as they streaked through the air while perched on the edge of an angular metallic board that appeared to be the same material that lined their darker caramel skin. They wove among the buildings of downtown, before skirting the trees of the park, looping around and jumping down into the plaza while catching the skyboard in a hand.
The nature of this place had already been explained to them by a Guardian friend of theirs, and they were thrilled at the idea of being able to relax and enjoy the Nexus while they and their home was safe in some kind of time stasis. It certainly put their mind at ease, for their very existence was to protect that home with their life. In any other circumstance, they couldn’t afford to leave Neomuna unguarded while a war was being waged around it.
The board shifted into a more portable size and Nimbus affixed it to its place behind their right shoulder as they strode through the plaza, looking around with a wide curious gaze set in a surprisingly youthful face.
“This place is amazing!” They couldn’t help but exclaim, lifting up a handful of pamphlets they had collected. Waggling the slips of paper, the Cloudstrider grinned almost mischievously. “So what does everyone do around here for fun?”
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Option 2
OOC note: Destiny players! Here there be spoilers if you haven't played through Lightfall's main campaign!
A quieter and more subdued Nimbus had retreated to the wooded park, not far from the plaza, to be alone with their thoughts. The air had a warmth that held the promise of spring and birds were singing in the trees. It was peaceful, which the Cloudstrider appreciated. Though with peaceful times like this where combat or survival wasn’t at the forefront, thoughts and the emotions that came with them tended to bubble up.
The loudest one was about Rohan. His mentor and friend was gone. The first Cloudstrider to die in the line of duty before his tenth year expiration date. Like all Cloudstriders, Nimbus was trained to accept death and they didn’t fear it. But…they hadn’t been prepared to deal with the sudden loss of someone so important to them in their life.
It hurt immensely.
Could they have done anything to produce a different outcome? Rationally they knew that there was nothing they could have done. The elder Cloudstrider had chosen a warrior’s death. A single sacrifice to save many. That knowledge still didn’t make it any easier though.
Nimbus sighed. They were sitting on the ground with their back against a large tree. A knee was drawn up and an arm was draped casually over their knee as they gazed over the smooth water of a pond. It really was a beautiful spot. Paths wound through the park, and one was just on the other side of the tree that led back towards the plaza.
Looking down at the pamphlets they were still holding, Nimbus figured here was as good as any to ask a question.
“How do you deal with the loss, when you lose someone very important to you? When they leave such a huge void behind?”
I’m going to have this post be two options that folks can choose to respond to. The first option is spoiler free. The second option under the cut involves a major Destiny 2 Lightfall campaign spoiler.]]
Option 1
An exploring Cloudstrider was hard to miss. The tall, muscular figure glittered silver as they streaked through the air while perched on the edge of an angular metallic board that appeared to be the same material that lined their darker caramel skin. They wove among the buildings of downtown, before skirting the trees of the park, looping around and jumping down into the plaza while catching the skyboard in a hand.
The nature of this place had already been explained to them by a Guardian friend of theirs, and they were thrilled at the idea of being able to relax and enjoy the Nexus while they and their home was safe in some kind of time stasis. It certainly put their mind at ease, for their very existence was to protect that home with their life. In any other circumstance, they couldn’t afford to leave Neomuna unguarded while a war was being waged around it.
The board shifted into a more portable size and Nimbus affixed it to its place behind their right shoulder as they strode through the plaza, looking around with a wide curious gaze set in a surprisingly youthful face.
“This place is amazing!” They couldn’t help but exclaim, lifting up a handful of pamphlets they had collected. Waggling the slips of paper, the Cloudstrider grinned almost mischievously. “So what does everyone do around here for fun?”
—
Option 2
OOC note: Destiny players! Here there be spoilers if you haven't played through Lightfall's main campaign!
A quieter and more subdued Nimbus had retreated to the wooded park, not far from the plaza, to be alone with their thoughts. The air had a warmth that held the promise of spring and birds were singing in the trees. It was peaceful, which the Cloudstrider appreciated. Though with peaceful times like this where combat or survival wasn’t at the forefront, thoughts and the emotions that came with them tended to bubble up.
The loudest one was about Rohan. His mentor and friend was gone. The first Cloudstrider to die in the line of duty before his tenth year expiration date. Like all Cloudstriders, Nimbus was trained to accept death and they didn’t fear it. But…they hadn’t been prepared to deal with the sudden loss of someone so important to them in their life.
It hurt immensely.
Could they have done anything to produce a different outcome? Rationally they knew that there was nothing they could have done. The elder Cloudstrider had chosen a warrior’s death. A single sacrifice to save many. That knowledge still didn’t make it any easier though.
Nimbus sighed. They were sitting on the ground with their back against a large tree. A knee was drawn up and an arm was draped casually over their knee as they gazed over the smooth water of a pond. It really was a beautiful spot. Paths wound through the park, and one was just on the other side of the tree that led back towards the plaza.
Looking down at the pamphlets they were still holding, Nimbus figured here was as good as any to ask a question.
“How do you deal with the loss, when you lose someone very important to you? When they leave such a huge void behind?”
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They already liked this fellow, and grinned when Loki returned the handshake. "Lead the way, friend!" They would easily fall into step with Loki, looking forward to seeing the Arcade. "So, your brother is the god of thunder? As in god, god? Does he change size too? Can he even shoot lightning like.." They gestured with their fingers, "...Zzaaap kaboom, even?"
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A sentiment he might not have expressed before adopting children.
He chuckles a little at the questions. "Thor cannot change size magically, no. He might be able to bulk up with enough protein, but he hardly needs to. He can shoot lightning with his hands, but he normally doesn't channel it that way. Mostly he just calls and it answers, but it makes his eye glow impressively."
There was also a time he would have balked at discussing Thor in such glowing (haha) terms, but he's gone from jealous of his brother to absurdly proud of him. "But he's also a fertility god, and he's been focusing on growing things of late, which is less flashy but I think it might be more satisfying to him."
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They happily walked alongside Loki as they listened to him talk about their brother. At the mention of them using lightning and the eye glowing, the Cloud Strider uttered a low chuckle and a murmur of 'bad ass'. "That must be a sight to see. Wow they're good with plants too? They'd be a hit in the Hydroponics department." They added after a moment.
They shrugged spreading their hands. "Well the two of you win in the cool powers department in my books." They grinned with a laugh. "You know, I actually know some folks with powers too. Just recently, Guardians came to Neomuna chasing after the Shadow Legion." They waved a hand. "Ugh. Long story. Anyway - they are rockin' some pretty great abilities shooting lightning, throwing fireballs and jumping almost as high as a building...real crazy stuff. Get this.." They leaned a little closer as they walked, silver eyes wide. "They have these little mechanical Ghost companions that bring them back somehow when they die. These people could get blown up or something and then get back in the fight."
Yep, they were totally fan-gushing.