Here You Are, Stick Figure and a Busted Grin [Open to All]

[applesaucemod]

The first thing that the dreamers of Manhattan might notice is that the ground is a good deal closer than it normally is. The second thing they might notice is that their surroundings are larger than they might expect. The playground looks almost daunting. Of course, there are other ways for the dreamers to occupy themselves on this hot summer day: a charming fountain bubbles away a little distance from the playground. There's an ice cream stand with treats free for the taking. Beyond the paved area is a meadow, covered in wildflowers and dominated by a huge, sprawling tree, perfect for climbing.

It's all prime entertainment for children. So really, it's just as well that 'children' is what the dreamers will find themselves to be - once more, for those who had childhoods, or for the first time, for those who didn't.

Perhaps you'll remember everything: the Rift, Manhattan, the friends (and enemies) you've made since your arrival. Or perhaps you'll only remember who you were when you were young, and find this an opportunity to forge new friendships - or new (and probably pettier) animosities. Run around, get dirty, have a good time. It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye.

[ooc: usual dream party rules apply. All are welcome, whether they've been apped to the game or not. Characters will remember or forget the events of the dream at the players' discretion. Mental and emotional regression is optional, but physical regression is mandatory: your character is in the body of a little kid - human, or human-ish - regardless of who or what they are in the waking world.]

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[etherthief]

"Oop!" Iman ducks as well to dodge the blast, then turns swiftly, jamming her stick forward, she imagines with a gleeful grin, right into the beast's open maw. That's how you do.

"Gotcha!" she cheers, pulling the sword back out and swinging again, taking a few extra whacks for good measure. "Your days of princess stealing are over!"

[andhiswife]

Greta hops excitedly atop the rock pile, hands clasped under her chin. "You did it!" she cheers. "You saved me!" Clambering down onto the grass, she surveys the dead dragon with an impressed - and cheerfully disgusted - expression on her face. "Goodness, look at how dead it is!" Very dead, because Iman did such a good job of killing it.

She turns to her knight, beaming. "You fought so bravely! My father, the King, will reward you handsomely."

[etherthief]

"Oh, that's okay," says Iman, beaming just as brightly. "I don't need a reward. It's all in a day's work!" She holds out a hand to the little girl - it seems the task should at least be punctuated somehow, by another shake, or another kiss on the hand perhaps.

[andhiswife]

Just because she doesn't need a reward doesn't mean she ought not to get one. She killed a dragon and rescued a princess! That's worth much more than a handshake. Besides, Greta likes this girl tremendously; she's older and mysterious but she's also been great fun. So while Greta takes the offered hand, she doesn't shake it. Instead, she uses it as leverage, rising onto her tiptoes and tugging Iman down a little so she can kiss the girl's cheek.

"There," she says, dropping back onto her heels and grinning. "That can be your reward."

[etherthief]

"Oh," blurts Iman in surprise when the princess ends up offering the kiss. She brightens back into a smile. That's cute. "I thank you very much, Princess Greta." She takes a step back and does a good bow from a waist.

"Now that you're free, do you want to go exploring?" she asks hopefully.

[andhiswife]

What a gallant knight! Iman is wonderful. Greta nods eagerly. "I've been trapped in that dragon's lair for ages. But I bet you've been all over the kingdom and know all the best places for exploring." Brightening, she adds, "We could go on your white steed!" All knights have white steeds. And what this really means is that they'll get to explore at a run, and that's fun, too.

[etherthief]

"Naturally!" agrees Iman, chuckling a little, and she takes Greta's hand and sets off at a good scamper, imitating a few horse sounds for good measure as they ride off to see what other kind of adventures await.