#skull moth

@tec-and-nugget

*Nightshade doesn't even notice the vessel at first until she seemed to sense their approach with a twitch of her antenna*

Oh... why hello, tiny one... my, we are encountering quite a few vessels, aren't we Skull?

we have been, nightshade!! ah, strange quantity passing by but not a foul sight. These are rather cute vessels we’ve seen!!!

*he smiles. he wonders what they seek… is it a job or merely a passing by. he resists the urge to let the small vessel*

Oh... and who might you be? Perhaps offer us a description of your sibling and we can see if we've encountered them before

*Nightshade kneels down to Pane's height*

I do like that little mark of paint on your shell, little one...

*skull stares, classifying them as a vessel then trying to think of vessels seen before. he looks to nightshade. he pauses, a brief horror on his face as he recalls the nosk-vessel*

l-little one… what species? Is this sibling, I do wish to know as we have passed a few bugs, vessels, etc etc

*he is stiff and afraid, but smiles a bit at the sight of such a cute child. He must be calm*

*the two walk leisurely, no quests to impart on, nothing but a chilling silence between them*

*skull thinking, eyes following Nightshade’s steps before he abruptly stops*

Nightshade. What was that back there?

*there is a soft bitterness in his voice, not directed at anyone but rather the situation*

We didn’t do our job. We betrayed it. Instead of helping we… i. We didn’t follow orders.

*he squeaks a bit*

I was ready to slay it... you were frozen in fear, Skull. Though, one thing did puzzle me... how could a Nosk turn into a vessel..?

*Nightshade's voice was curt and fairly sharp, but there was confusion seeped in her tone as well as she stopped as well, turning to look at him.*

It seems that our directive had been reconsidered when we saw it shift... such strangeness indeed...

(*Thick red blood trails down the limb, the vessel breathing heavily as they clutch their leg.)

(OOC: forgive us if our response was late! We have to take turns editing heh)

*skull rushes to aid*

you, wish-giver? gods no… a wound? What from? Such a slash cannot be made by a common bug

do tell us, how can we be of aid? We received your wish

is… someone after you??

*he tries to bandage the wound, putting pressure on it as he’s watched Nightshade do many, many times.* just… breathe… things will be resolved I do promise

*Nightshade stays nearby, keeping watch of the surroundings, her poison tipped needle in her paws*

Do you know what has wounded you? We must make haste to ensure our companion's shell is not broken more, Skull...

Ooc: Woohoo!!!

Moff duo :D

The Death’s Head Duo, partners in crime. Together for as long as the two can recall and will remain that way.

(quick note: we will choose how to answer/who will answer, but if u want to talk to only one of us please state that!!)

Skull

pronouns: he/him

gender: masc-alligning

sexuality: aroace, queerplatonic

A single piece of the puzzle, awkward but excitable. He can be unreasonable and quick to act, but is loving regardless. He enjoys sugary coffee. He’s a nomad, no singular place to call home at the moment. Rarely leaves Nightshade’s side. Wields two short-pins in combat.

Speaks in YELLOW/ORANGE and tagged at #skull moth

Nightshade

Pronouns: She/her

Gender: Female

Sexuality: Aroace queerplatonic

The other half of the duo. Curt and serious but does have moments of amusement though rare. Like Skull, she is a nomad. Always moving around with no true home considered. Frequently seen with Skull by her side and rarely apart. Wields a needle dipped in poison

Speaks in black/white and tagged with #nightshade moth

skull concept art by Mr. Moth

(Other more finished work will soon be added!)

Nightshade bugaboo headshot by Mr. Moth

Nightshade's skills (So far in terms of what I can recall):

Passive Ability: Impatience

If a fight drags out for too long (more than 5 or 6 turns), it will make Nightshade increasingly more irritable and snappy as well as her attacks being more aggressive in an attempt to force the combative encounter to end. Will also make her more vulnerable to attacks

Poison: a passive chip dmg that takes a quarter of a mask until the end of the battle with the opponent/enemy defeated or until opponent binds/focuses in which poison will be reapplied on next successful needle strike. Poison cannot stack for normal opponents (IE haunted/infected pilgrims). Max stack results in 1 mask of dmg until bind/heal or battle ends

Poison will also be negated at the end of friendly sparring matches when either Nightshade or her opponent are knocked below a certain hp threshold (determined by mods partaking in friendly spar)

Needle Strike: Nightshade will throw her needle at her opponent dealing 1-2 masks of damage depending on opponent's defence. However, this leaves her unarmed until she physically goes to retrieve it. Also deals poison ailment if strike is successful. Nightshade is unarmed for 1-2 turns and resorts to evasive moves until needle is retrieved.

OOC below: