forum Looking for a Anime/Ghibli esqe Fantasy Adventure RP

Started May 19, 2022 by @FanfictionFanatic-The-Elder group

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"I can understand that. Plus, it'd be a lot harder to hunt anything sustainable being that small. Not saying you couldn't, just that'd it be much more difficult."

“Very true.” she nodded. “We do have some who tried but they're considered to be much more wild than others, and… I don't know, there's something about eating a squirrel or a mouse that just, personally, I'm not fond of. And a rabbit would be like taking down a bear, is the closest comparison I can think of.”

"If that's like a bear to you, I'd love to see what you think of a real bear in this size. There are a couple in the woods. Although we'll certainly have to be careful the more we move east. The alchemists out there are known for testing some of their more volatile substances on the local wildlife and have caused some absolutely monstrous mutations."

“Very funny.” Charlotte said giving Rodney a flat look at his quip regarding her size. Though his warning did raise some interest. “Just how monstrous do you mean?” she asked, arching a brow.

"You ever see a bear with an extra set of arms, twice the teeth and muscle, and an eternally set off temper? Well you certainly will out there. It's not a place most people like to go. Myself included."

(Sounds like FNAF 3)

“I… No. Of course, I haven't. And I'm glad for that right now. A regular angry bear is terrifying enough.” she said, still trying to wrap her head around the image.

(…why would you put that image in my head)

"Exactly. It's called Alchemists Gorge for a reason. People built a literal moat around the area so that it would be harder, if not impossible, for any of their creations to escape and cause chaos for the rest of us."

(It was the multiple teeth that reminded me of it. And anyway you put it in my head first :-P)

“That is both interesting and terrifying at the same time.” she admitted. A part of her almost wanted to go and see this place. But she knew could easily imagine how dangerous it was and how stupid it would be. It was a strange feeling for her.

"I've been there before. I've seen a lot of places I would never go back to and done a lot of things that I regret but that…" He trailed off for a second before shaking his head. "Nothing in this world could make me go back there."

“That's fair.” Charlotte nodded, accepting his resolve. It made sense of course. If someone like Rodney thought it was that dangerous… then to someone like her it would be insanity to go there.

He waved her off with a smile. "Be curious all you want, Charlotte. But the only way you're getting there is by yourself. And that in and of itself is not something I recommend doing. It's one thing to go. It's completely another to go alone."

“No. I mean, I am curious but I would never go to a place like that on my own.” she said, shaking her head. “And if you don't want to go there, then I won't make you. It's probably safer if we avoid it altogether anyway.”

"Most definitely. The only reason people usually go is because they have to. And even then, they try to avoid it for as long as they can."

“Except for the Alchemists who test their potions there. Though I'm sure even they are hesitant.” she shrugged.

"Sometimes but not usually. The alchemists that test there live there. They have things they need delivered. The only time an alchemist leaves is because they're escaping, usually from something they created. It drives them mad, it really does. It's terrifying."

“Oh.” she said simply, her wings still as she was admittedly more than a little shocked. But Rodney's words were certainly persuasive as she brief interest in seeing the Gorge had vanished.

"Yeah, exactly. Is that enough to keep you from wanting to go there now?" He looked to Charlotte with a half smile.

Charlotte looked up, confused by the question. Until she saw him smiling. “That depends. Were you telling me all that just to scare me or were you telling the truth?” she asked with a raised brow.

"Oh that was the truth alright. But whenever people hear about it, they immediately get the urge to go. So those of us who tell have to have a way to tell them it's a bad idea."

“I see. Well then, you don't have to worry about me. If the ones who made those monsters end up going mad then I don't want to see it.” she confirmed.

He nodded solemly. "That's good. I really didn't want to have to leave you there anyway. I'd never be able to forgive myself if something happened."

She raised a brow at the phrasing he used but gave a small smile. “Well, like I said, you don't have to worry about that. I think I only… briefly considered going because it was someplace new that I hadn't heard of before.” she reasoned with a shrug.

"See? I told you that everyone wants to go when they hear of it. That's why I have my tales ready to go to convince you not to."

Charlotte rolled her eyes as her wings flickered indignantly. “I couldn't help it. I never heard of the place before and thought it was interesting. But I don't have a death wish. I’d very likely be eaten before I knew I was being chased.”

"My point exactly. I went because I heard of it and was interested. I don't want you to make the same mistake."