#asteryn anchor

[venaue]

" Woah... I've never been to a forest before... Arf! "

[ SR ] Anchor Wilthorne - Golden Frost Festival

( event made and hosted by @the-rini-rush !! )

Voicelines + Extra Images (hoodless version + both w/ out card overlay) under the cut! <3

Voicelines:

" Huh? Fairies that can change the weather..? I thought they could only do that in storybooks... "

"It's kinda sad this event only happens every ten years... Though between you and me, pretty sure it's even sadder that Night Raven hasn't gotten invited for almost a whole century. Heh... "

" They're changin' it from summer to winter, right? Arf! That sucks real bad. I bet it's gonna be so much harder to find places to nap in the cold... Wait- Did I even bring any cold winter clothes to Night Raven?! "

" Forests look so peaceful... I've always wanted to visit one, actually. It's... such a vast difference from what I'm used too... At least- that's what I've gathered from movies and such anyway- arf! "

" Hey, what do you even do at a festival? It's not like I've ever been to one before... "

" ...Even though Aros did up my outfit himself, I seriously can't tell whether it's actually appropriate, or whether he just wanted to play dress up on me... Hmph... "

" Did- arf! Did Aros really have to tie the front of my hood into a little bow... Arf! Well- I guess I can't complain too much, he did make the entire thing from scratch for me... And scritched my ears as an apology for the trouble... A-ack! You- arf! You didn't hear that! "

" I wish Mace would stop making that stupid pun out of my name... saying 'Anchor will thorn' and then snickering immedietaly after got old after the first time... when we were like- five... arf! "

" Oh, Jack's coming? Neat. At least I might have someone to talk to during the event... Lookin' at scenery can only last you so long before it gets boring... Trust me, I'd know. "

" I bet I could bring Xen along and no one'd bat an eye. Grk- not that I'd ever be friendly enough with that thing to pull that off-... Arf! 'Sides- I'm pretty sure it'd peck my eyes out if I even thought about seperatin' it from Yuuto... "

"...There was a pocket in this vest, so I just stuck my phone in it. Pretty smart, right? ...Eh? It doesn't match the outfit at all..? Well- Arf! It's too late to do anythin' about it now! I really thought I was onto something... "

(mb i had so many voiceline ideas this is such a huge block of writing for voice lines of all things omg ...)

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Extra Images:

[nrc-asteryn-crew]

idk what this is but

take it ig

it is unknown whether mace is doing blot research, gaming, or producing epic music (as teto's #1 fan), (or the secret 4th option: doxxing someone probably or something)

and what can i say anchor is just a silly little puppy who likes his naps out in the sun :3

- Aue

[nrc-asteryn-crew]

"Woow~ That's so nice of ya Casi'! Kyehehe."

He teased lightly, laughing softly, his eyes creasing at the corners as he grinned.

"Soo... does one of these 'endeavors' include goin' back ta wherever we left off on VOCALOID-? Oor- do ya got somethin' else in mind ta do now? I don't mind!"

He asked, briefly glancing towards Casimir's device, then back to him.

"Heh, 'nd don't worry 'bout that. Trust me- I definitely wouldn't be goin' along if I didn't wanna. 'Sides, it seems fun!"

- Mace (🔌)

For the second afternoon in a row that week, Mace found himself walking down the same corridor of the Diasomnia dorms. He would have come by sooner, having finished downloading all of the stuff onto the drive way earlier, but he got a bit distracted doing... a few different things. He hoped Casimir didn't mind the wait too much. It would be a shame if he did.

Approaching Casimir's door, he knocked the same way he did last time, before stepping back.

"Yello~! Guess who it is~!"

He called out, combing his fingers through his hair to neaten it up a bit while he waited for the door to open. Not that he was trying to make it look extra neat. But more... trying to make it seem like he didn't just crawl out of bed a few hours ago, just to only make it in time to attend the last class of the day. Because he definitely didn't. Definitely.

- Mace (🔌) [ @nrc-asteryn-crew ]

( ooc// i cannot the way he starts monologuing in his thoughts then gets more sentimental STOPP I CANT DO THIS I LOVE HIM SM ACTUALLY if he was in game i WOULD whale /pos silly guy if anything ur inability to control ur UM is just making mace more interested in you (i actually love that it does that tho its so silly) anyway I FINALLY MADE THE GOSH DARN BLOG . well sorta i more so just had to revamp the pinned post that was already there but YEA!!! :D )

*the knocking on the door startled Casimir from his thoughts that, today, mainly consisted of some nonsense on a homework page. He relaxed though, at the recognition of the knocking pattern and voice and stood up*

*He took a deep breath to compose himself and adopt his typical, grandiose persona before opening the door*

Greetings to you, Vassal Mace! It is a pleasure to see that you have decided to return to my lair on this day.

I assume that your being here means you have successfully completed your quest?

*Casimir did his best to contain his excitement, tapping his fingers together in what, to most appearances, could be read as excitement or a gesture of evil plotting - the perfect gesture for one of his status, now that he thought about it.*

(✨HELL YEAH! banger that u have a blog now! I think I'm already following ur acct from my main but yaur!!! Also thank u SM that means. A lot actually bc I'm just here like "yeah this silly guy who exists in my brain is gonna get thrown from a window" and I really appreciate when other ppl like my silly guys dhhdsjdj. I'm so excited to be able to learn more Abt ur guys now tho too whehehehe >:3¢. Probably should've done this from the tags. Anyways.)

[nrc-asteryn-crew]

"you're gone. and i miss you. i miss you so fucking much and it hurts. i'm sorry i couldn't save you. i'm sorry i couldn't have done more for you. i'm sorry i couldn't be enough for you. i'm sorry you felt so alone.

i wonder. is there any way you miss me too? ...do i even deserve to be missed?"

-

"you're back. but i still miss you. i'll never ever stop missing you. even when you're right next to me. even though you've been in my heart this whole time.

i'll protect you this time. at least let me do that for you."

- Anchor , 13 yo - 16 yo .

[nrc-asteryn-crew]

🎫 Waiter waiter!!!! Anchor lore pls!!!! /lh

I gotta know more Abt that silly guy somehow so I shall redeem my ticket for him whehehe

ANCHOR LORE COMIN' RIGHT UP FOR UUUU !!!!

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Ever since that day six years ago, Anchor's parents have grown extremely overprotective of him, wanting to do everything in their power to ensure that Anchor doesn't meet the same fate as his only friend did.

After having to move out of his hometown, Anchor hadn't been able to leave the house, his parents refusing to let him out of worry and concern for his safety. Despite them not having much money, they try to do what they think is best for their son, and try to protect him from physical harm.

And even though he desires freedom, he knew that arguing, or saying anything wouldn't get him anywhere. His family had always been stubborn. And he knew that they were just worried, and caring in the best way they could.

But he didn't want any of it.

He just wanted his friend back.

[nrc-asteryn-crew]

What the fuck what the fuck why is Yuuto a fucking bird whisperer now.

I'm heading over to ask him to practice spelldrive with me and he's just casually sitting by the window with a FUCKING CROW ON HIS SHOULDER?????

YUUTO WHAT THE HELL.

oh god its death staring me my life is over yuuto why would you do this.

- Anchor

[nrc-asteryn-crew]

It’s dark. Not a familiar dark, like of a bedroom at midnight or of closed eyelids. No, this dark is different. The scent of trees is heavy in the air. …A forest? At this time of night? The moon was barely visible through the foliage, casting just enough light to see where to step.

But, there’s a light, a little off in the distance. Shelter, possibly? It isn’t ideal to be in the dark woods all by oneself, after all.

As the light gets closer, a tent can be seen. The source of the light! Something moves inside. Maybe they could help? But…a familiar tension crackles in the air. Something feels different about this inevitable encounter.

Inching closer, a tune catches in the air. It’s familiar. That beautiful tone. Could it be…?

Well, there’s only one way to find out, isn’t there?

— @bubblin-trouble

"...Hmm? Where- am I..?"

Kiyuu whispered, taking a moment to look out into the expanses that surrounded her. The darkness was eerie, and looming, but somehow, it seemed to emit an almost calming quality. She felt she wasn't as scared as she should be.

Leaves rustled behind her, and the sound of soft footsteps got closer. When she turned around, she met eyes with Anchor, who was stepping anxiously towards him, his tail wagging quickly in short strokes behind him.

"Ki-kiyuu..?"

He mumbled, his voice quivering as he walked up to her.

Kiyuu jumped.

"Ah- Anchor! Oh my god- you almost scared me..."

Kiyuu responded, with a soft laugh, trying to keep herself appearing calm, so she could inspire the same feeling in Anchor.

Anchor inched up to her, and leaned into her side, his tail instinctively beginning to curl around her.

"Hey, Anchor, you don't have to be scared... See, look! There's a faint light over there, isn't there? It looks like theres a shelter- which- would probably be pretty good for us right now! Even though we should probably be cautious about it too..."

"I- I'm not scared. Psh."

Anchor refuted in a mutter, suddenly standing up straighter and narrowing his expression, his tail following suit, sticking up straight and rigid.

"Sursies-! Let's go then? C'mon. I'll protect you~!"

Kiyuu responded, teasing him just a little.

Anchor responded by sending her a scowl, briefly sticking his tongue out at her before walking off, not waiting for Kiyuu as he headed towards the shelter.

"Wha- Hey! I didn't mean it! C'monn Anchorr, wait up!"

Kiyuu scrambled, trying to catch up to him, lest she be left behind in the dark and endless forest all alone. ...Wow. And that was certainly a thought they did not want to think about right now.

After a short while of them traversing in silence, each of them taking in their surroundings with analytical gazes (and plenty of nerves...), they'd finally arrived at the shelter.

They both stood for a moment, then looked at eachother.

A pause.

Then-

"Dibs not it!"

They exclaimed at the same time, Anchor losing by just a fraction of a second.

"Gosh- Dang it! Ugh..."

He snarled, fangs baring and his tail wagging faster for a second, before he calmed down a little, and sighed, bringing up a slightly shaking hand, and rapping his knuckles on the door a couple of times.

In the meantime, Kiyuu narrowed their eyes, ears listening into the faint tune she was hearing. She swore she recognised it somehow, but it was almost as if the memory was just out of her reach...

She couldn't help the unease that continued to grow within her. Something was wrong.

- Kiyuu & Anchor

[nrc-asteryn-crew]

i think it so funny how much accidental symbolism anchor and mace's names have . like i put absolutely no effort into coming up with them they just spontaneously spawned in my brain but they fit so well holy shit .

i actually AM a genius /j

(and also ignoring the fact that eventually im going to have to come up with last names @ some point) (though technically i could get away with only two . since Crimson probably doesn't use theirs and neither does Mace... and the Yuus are Yuus so... anyway!)

this is me procrastinating rp responses . sighs . gang i dont think mace is getting his birthday art ... i hate executive dysfunction maaannnn :(

- Aue

[venaue]

" Eeh..? A celebration? For me? Hah..? Ah- Kyehehe, what a surprise. "

Happy Birthday Mace !! (31/08/24)

um . i really don't know how these things work but i rly rly wanted to do it so !!! happy (late now for me) birthday to the silliest silly !!!

um if you wanna like interact rp style or sm you can send in ask form at @nrc-asteryn-crew !!

or um idk any other interactions can go here idm !!

(am i tooting my own horn a little ... maybe ... but idc rn ill feel embarrased in the morning LMAO)

random voicelines + slightly cropped ver of pic under cut <3

Voicelines:

(pls note i wrote majority of these in class and some others jst now so they arent that proof read 😭)

" Boo! Kyehehe, did I getcha? 'Kay wait- jus cuz' I'm in this preppy lil' outfit don't mean I ain't scary-! "

" Haappy birthdayyy to meeee! Happy birth- ack- hey- 'scuse you! I'm the birthday boy, ya'know. Ya can't shut me up today! Kyehehe."

" Lilia and Cater were fawnin' all over me today... Ghk... Don't they get that I'm not a little baby or somethin'..? Hey- yes I did mind! And no I was not smilin'! Shut it!"

" Kyaaa! Seriously, Ortho's the frickin' best. Look what he 'n Idia made me! Look look! Ain't it cool?! "

" I can't believe Aros made me fix up my hair! He was practically groomin' me like a little dog! That's supposed to be Anchor's thing, not mine... My hair looked fine. Hmph. "

" Oh my god. Ya should've seen it- I was walkin' to the cafeteria, right? And outta nowhere- Yuuto just- appears, and hands me a canvas with a whole self portrait of myself on it?! I literally had to go back to Ignihyde to put it in my dorm... Like- great sevens-..."

" ...Aha- I guess this wasn't so bad... Thanks. But don'tcha know? I'm a busy person-..! Hey- ack- stop draggin' me around for seven's sake-! "

"...Maybe I should go 'n say somethin' to Anchor... Ah- I dunno... Nevermind, I guess. Maybe I should just enjoy this while it's happenin'. "

" Kyehehe, Anchor looked so unsure of 'imself today- It was almost funny. ...Almost. "

" Birthdays, hm? What's one more year of livin' to someone who's already dead..? Aha- nevermind nevermind- ... "

" Ya'know, back when I was real young, there used to be tons'a people at the birthday parties I had. Even though I barely had any family, Anchor's was always there with us! It was always me 'n him, together... Ahah... "

Duo:

Mace: " Woah-! I ain't had a cake this good in forever! "

Kiyuu: " Hehe, 'course not. This one was made with love~! "

cropped img !! ☆

[nrc-asteryn-crew]

Mace cringed inwardly a little. He'd just totally made everything so much more awkward, hadn't he? He didn't even really know what he was trying to do. He just wanted to hang out with someone, but he couldn't really even do that right, could he? Well, it was too late to turn back, he guessed.

"Kehe, 'course I do. Not forcin' ya either, really. Just- ah- I dunno- We're friends now- right? So- it's- I guess I just want'ya to be comfortable, ya'know-? Or- I mean- ack- just ignore me if I'm makin' things worse... I don't really know how all of this stuff works..."

He responded, sort of trailing off in a quieter voice towards the end, suddenly feeling a lot less sure of himself. He wasn't used to all of this... calmness. Wholesome, peaceful moments like this. He was so used to working himself to the ground, and constantly being up and around causing chaos. But this was different. And contrary to popular belief, different made him anxious. He... didn't really want to lose what he'd just gained. A friend. How selfish of him that was.

He stifled a small yawn, then looked towards the screen again with slightly lidded eyes.

"...'s 'kay. ...'m glad the message got across... sorta... my bad for dronin' on 'bout it though- ahaha..."

He mumbled, trying to keep his tone light-hearted, before sighing quietly. Why was he getting tired already? He had research to start later, he couldn't take any more of a break. Ugh. He was so stealing one of Idia's energy drinks when he got back to Ignihyde later.

- Mace (🔌)

For the second afternoon in a row that week, Mace found himself walking down the same corridor of the Diasomnia dorms. He would have come by sooner, having finished downloading all of the stuff onto the drive way earlier, but he got a bit distracted doing... a few different things. He hoped Casimir didn't mind the wait too much. It would be a shame if he did.

Approaching Casimir's door, he knocked the same way he did last time, before stepping back.

"Yello~! Guess who it is~!"

He called out, combing his fingers through his hair to neaten it up a bit while he waited for the door to open. Not that he was trying to make it look extra neat. But more... trying to make it seem like he didn't just crawl out of bed a few hours ago, just to only make it in time to attend the last class of the day. Because he definitely didn't. Definitely.

- Mace (🔌) [ @nrc-asteryn-crew ]

( ooc// i cannot the way he starts monologuing in his thoughts then gets more sentimental STOPP I CANT DO THIS I LOVE HIM SM ACTUALLY if he was in game i WOULD whale /pos silly guy if anything ur inability to control ur UM is just making mace more interested in you (i actually love that it does that tho its so silly) anyway I FINALLY MADE THE GOSH DARN BLOG . well sorta i more so just had to revamp the pinned post that was already there but YEA!!! :D )

*the knocking on the door startled Casimir from his thoughts that, today, mainly consisted of some nonsense on a homework page. He relaxed though, at the recognition of the knocking pattern and voice and stood up*

*He took a deep breath to compose himself and adopt his typical, grandiose persona before opening the door*

Greetings to you, Vassal Mace! It is a pleasure to see that you have decided to return to my lair on this day.

I assume that your being here means you have successfully completed your quest?

*Casimir did his best to contain his excitement, tapping his fingers together in what, to most appearances, could be read as excitement or a gesture of evil plotting - the perfect gesture for one of his status, now that he thought about it.*

(✨HELL YEAH! banger that u have a blog now! I think I'm already following ur acct from my main but yaur!!! Also thank u SM that means. A lot actually bc I'm just here like "yeah this silly guy who exists in my brain is gonna get thrown from a window" and I really appreciate when other ppl like my silly guys dhhdsjdj. I'm so excited to be able to learn more Abt ur guys now tho too whehehehe >:3¢. Probably should've done this from the tags. Anyways.)

[nrc-asteryn-crew]

Mace nodded, listening to Casimir's musings with full attention.

"Oh- yeah- I forgot 'bout that-... Ya can just come by after or before Vanrouge's there, if that makes it a bit better for ya!"

He offered, giving a reassuring grin his way. Personally, he thought Vanrouge was super fun, but obviously it made sense for Casimir to be a bit wary of him, considering his thing against Draconia.

When he heard Casimir ask about his friends, he did a double take in his head. That was... not how it happened with people. And it was- apparently- too much for his brain to handle.

"Er-? Uhm-"

He started, then paused, having to actually take a moment to get his thoughts in order this time. Maybe he should have just not have even gone to classes today, and just kept doing his research- Seven's above.

"Well- Uh- There's Crimson and Aros, the actual members of the club- they're second years, Octavinelle and Pomefiore respectively. Cri plays piano and Aros plays drums, surprisin'ly. 'nd they do modellin' 'nd actin' work together. Have for aaages!

And the other that usually hangs 'round the club with us is Yuuto, he's in 1-A. He plays guitar and is a pretty good singer! He's also an artist, and he plays games with me. But in lookin' out for ya, I'd say that'cha probably don't wanna piss 'im off. Just sayin'. Kehehe.

Kiyuu'd come, but they have meetin's for a different club, and Anchor just doesn't have a single musical bone in his body. Kehehe- It's pretty funny, actually. Especially when we were younger- 'nd I'd always try to get 'im to dance with me, and he'd just keep tripping over 'is own tail- No matter how many times we tried..."

He was trying really hard not to keep talking and talking, and yet still he felt as though he'd been talking forever. He was pulled out of his ramble a little as he was inwardly forced to acknowledge the sinking feeling in his heart at his own mention of Anchor and him when they were younger, before... Ah, nevermind. He didn't want to think about it anymore.

"Mm, oh! That reminds me! Ya mentioned your composin' earlier- and I was like- super interested- but I couldn't figure out how to ask 'bout it-! What kinda stuff do ya write?! That's such a cool skill to have!"

He piped up, immediately perking up again, in an enthusiastic manner.

- Mace (🔌)

For the second afternoon in a row that week, Mace found himself walking down the same corridor of the Diasomnia dorms. He would have come by sooner, having finished downloading all of the stuff onto the drive way earlier, but he got a bit distracted doing... a few different things. He hoped Casimir didn't mind the wait too much. It would be a shame if he did.

Approaching Casimir's door, he knocked the same way he did last time, before stepping back.

"Yello~! Guess who it is~!"

He called out, combing his fingers through his hair to neaten it up a bit while he waited for the door to open. Not that he was trying to make it look extra neat. But more... trying to make it seem like he didn't just crawl out of bed a few hours ago, just to only make it in time to attend the last class of the day. Because he definitely didn't. Definitely.

- Mace (🔌) [ @nrc-asteryn-crew ]

( ooc// i cannot the way he starts monologuing in his thoughts then gets more sentimental STOPP I CANT DO THIS I LOVE HIM SM ACTUALLY if he was in game i WOULD whale /pos silly guy if anything ur inability to control ur UM is just making mace more interested in you (i actually love that it does that tho its so silly) anyway I FINALLY MADE THE GOSH DARN BLOG . well sorta i more so just had to revamp the pinned post that was already there but YEA!!! :D )

*the knocking on the door startled Casimir from his thoughts that, today, mainly consisted of some nonsense on a homework page. He relaxed though, at the recognition of the knocking pattern and voice and stood up*

*He took a deep breath to compose himself and adopt his typical, grandiose persona before opening the door*

Greetings to you, Vassal Mace! It is a pleasure to see that you have decided to return to my lair on this day.

I assume that your being here means you have successfully completed your quest?

*Casimir did his best to contain his excitement, tapping his fingers together in what, to most appearances, could be read as excitement or a gesture of evil plotting - the perfect gesture for one of his status, now that he thought about it.*

(✨HELL YEAH! banger that u have a blog now! I think I'm already following ur acct from my main but yaur!!! Also thank u SM that means. A lot actually bc I'm just here like "yeah this silly guy who exists in my brain is gonna get thrown from a window" and I really appreciate when other ppl like my silly guys dhhdsjdj. I'm so excited to be able to learn more Abt ur guys now tho too whehehehe >:3¢. Probably should've done this from the tags. Anyways.)