[What if we need the skis later, Modvoice!! Huh???]
I'd say that if one of you can get down, you could see if you could get the lift working again, but I don't have much confidence in either of you figuring it out.
[Either way, he's staying put for the moment. He's used to weathering the cold!]
[ actually, that's genius. fuck these things. please excuse binghe while he gets these goddamn skiis off with a grumbled swear. the boots aren't exactly fun to waddle around in or move in, but luckily this is all upper arm strength!!
so, he's gonna stand up while xichen is holding the bench steady, briefly looking over his shoulder to give him a thankful look... or just to exchange one with him over ogata's commentary.
briskly: ] Stay up here if you want. I'm not interested in freezing to death. [ after all he's been through!!!! fuck that actually!!!
anyway binghe's tall, so he's gonna pull the ski pole up and over the top of the cable, and then try and dangle just above the seat to put his full weight on the pole, so if he falls it'll just be. into the chair and onto the other two.
but, if it seems like it'll take his weight, he'll use the pole to start slidin to try and make it down to the next seat if he can. ATHLETICS CHECK TIME. ]
If you do not think either of us could figure it out, does that mean you are volunteering yourself to go? [ he's not even being mean. he's offering you a chance to be helpful! it's nice! ] I will go with Binghe.
[ and so he's going to take off his skis too, though he'll do his best to stick them in the stupid, waist belt thing of this onesie. xichen will keep the balance on the seat, but he's moving up to his knees as well to follow after binghe if these cables look like they won't immediately shatter under their direct weight. ]
Anyway, the pole will take Binghe’s full weight! He’ll start to slide down, and makes it with the grace of an olympic . . . whatever sport this could be. It’s pretty cool looking!
Both Ogata and Xichen, who are just chilling in this seat now take a great disadvantage to rolls. It’s very fucking cold.]
[ honestly binghe doing this like an olympic athlete and leaving ogata behind sounds about right.
we're sliding now!!! very cool. he's gonna attempt to dismount at the chair so he doesn't slam directly into the pole holding the next chair lift on at mach fuck, and then just repeat the process??? its gotta be quick so he can actually get somewhere.
You know, you can ask for help. I do not mind helping you up. [ which, once he's on his feet, he will tug ogata up
on the side which does not have his gun pocket. ] I can get you up here, if you'd like.
[ if ogata says yes, he will help him up to the cables. he'll then put both of his poles over the cables, keeping the straps secure around his wrists and grabbing them both in his hands, and then starts to slide down after binghe to the next seat.
if ogata says no well.... xichen isn't going to die with him, it's too cold to linger. he sighs and goes down the cables the same way (both poles in hand, etc), as stated above. ]
[Binghe rolls a mild success this time - he doesn’t look quite as cool, this time, and he makes it all the way to the pole! However his ski pole starts to creak ominously and he’s moving quite fast. Very fast? Gonna need to do something to slow yourself down bud before you face plant directly into the huge metal pole like a cartoon character.
Xichen!! So kind. His act of kindness actually gives him a bonus point, and they both successfully slide their way down the seats. They’re about halfway to the main pole.]
[Ogata is very sullen about accepting help, but he doesn't want to die like this, so he chooses to suck it up. He's going to pause here just so he can watch how Binghe handles the pole. Because if he just smacks into the pole and dies then they might have to reconsider this plan.]
[ my first thought was "he throws the gorp" which he does not in fact do
anyway binghe's annoyingly athletic so he's gonna pull his legs up to his chest, wait until he's about two thirds of the way down or so, and then just kick upwards and launch off of it, releasing the hands holding the pole to use the momentum to launch upwards before down, to try and land on the top part of the tower in that picture you sent.
if he falls he'll try to use whatever he can - specifically both poles - to catch some part of the structure where there are loops or grids to catch himself so he can at least slow his fall down. please alli dont make me do math or physics ]
[ yeah! accepting help and making it together! that's what it's all about baby!!
xichen will continue down the cables! and then he will make sure binghe gets to the pole first, or at least does his whole ass attempt first, before he makes his own attempt at it. he'll purposefully stop at the seat closest to the pole, that way when he starts his descent he has the least amount of momentum possible. and when he does go down he'll do something similar to binghe - legs tucked up until he gets close, and then he extends them when he gets within six feet and gets ready to land and roll to minimize the damage. ]
Here’s what happens. Ogata? You don’t manage to stop at all. In fact, you go careening right into Binghe who’s trying to do cool flips and shit to pull a landing. Both of you go smacking right into the big metal platform, and then Xichen comes screaming in at mach fuck and also lands on you all. There’s ski poles and screaming everywhere.
So, upside: you’re all technically on the platform! Downside, Ogata and Binghe? You’ve lost both ski poles entirely. Xichen, you’ve broken both skis. You all have some bruises. Both ego and physical.]
[Well you know what? This could have gone way worse. At least Binghe acted as cushioning. Ogata allows himself one groan before he tries to get up and get his bearings. How far off the ground are we now? And how far from the base of the ski lift?
Ogata is not apologizing to anyone or even acting like he's aware that Binghe and Xichen are still here.]
[ you are so lucky he doesnt just roll over and break this bottle over your head
anyway. great. fantastic. he is now unarmed (?) and his ego is bruised. binghe shoves ogata off of him immediately and pushes himself up to his feet. he's not bleeding anywhere, so there's that. ugh. he's gonna pick up a piece of one of xichen's busted skis just in case he needs to beat something with it.
any oddly howling wolves or suddenly growing snowdrifts down here?
it doesnt matter anyway, he's gonna go start to descend the ladder. ]
Oof. [ xichen slowly stands up using the poles to help him back on his feet. he also takes two pieces of busted skis, just in case they need weapons.
he also is going to eat some of his gorp - as long as it doesn't smell bad. it can't hurt to refuel. he'll also look around the platform - is there any signs of a place to warm up? other snow gear they can take to keep them safe? ]
[You’re all on a small platform on a large pole - you’re pretty far off the ground but fortunately, it appears there’s a ladder to the ground. Yay! You can’t see the bottom of the ski lift from here. Just a very, very steep slope.
Unfortunately, yes, there are mysterious wolf howls in the distance. Hm. You can’t see anything obviously dangerous on the ground though. Binghe will descend the ladder. He’ll just land softly in some nice powdery snow.
Xichen will . . . not actually need to find a place to warm up! Once he consumes some delicious gorp, he feels amazing. So vital! So full of life! He feels warm and full and ready to do something really cool! He gets an advantage on a future roll to use whenever he wants.]
[Well Ogata will also take the ladder down!! Or well, he'll free himself of his skis first, and then do that. He is taking the skis with him though.]
You know, now that we're down here I'm actually annoyed neither of you know how to ski. [Not that he would have done great without poles but he could probably have managed!!!]
[ he just shoots ogata a look when he opens his mouth, and takes this moment to do a quick look-see around. how far away is the bottom of the slope, can they even tell? are they gonna have to start ambling down instead of skiing now. ]
If you'd like to inform me of your skills with cultivation, martial arts, or sword-fighting, I'm all ears.
[ fuck u and ur decently related skill to this moment. ]
[ woah! he feels great!! this gorp stuff is amazing!!! ]
Binghe is right, we each have our own strengths and knowledge. Just because we don't know how to ski doesn't mean we'll be better or worse suited for this mission.
[ be nice or else.
he will also head down the ladder, keeping an eye out to the area to make sure nothing is coming their way. ]
[Since you’re all on the ground and immediately yelling at each other and giving friendship speeches
You miss the warning growls coming from the trees on either side of the run.
Ogata? You’re fine. Doing great.
Binghe? A wolf has tackled you to the ground. It’s much bigger than any ordinary wolf, and is growling and snapping its jaws right in your face! Ah! This must be a flash to Steve’s last, horrible moments.
[Well. You feel a swift kick in the head. It just happens to hit you hard enough that your head goes smacking back into the metal pole with a sickening thud.
[UH??????????????????? Hey there's trees right? Ogata's cat instincts are activating and he's scaling the nearest tree because haha fuck this. There's nothing he can do against that huge wolf. Bye Binghe!!!]
at least he's kind of used to tussling with giant monsters??? normally he has spiritual energy to blast them with, but, hey! he immediately starts to tussle with the wolf, dodging out of the way of these snapping jaws the best he can before eventually just shoving his left arm in its face. his right arm grabs for his pocket, gets his hand on the eggnog 40
and just fucking smashes it over the top of the wolf's head ]
Ogata scales up that tree like a cat out of hell. Right up there. A wolf tries to snap at him as he scoots out of the way, but it just misses - only nipping at part of his cool ski outfit and then waiting at the base of the tree, growling and drooling.
Binghe!!! Creative item use. A great success. The wolf howls in pain as the glass of the eggnog 40 shatters into its skin, even getting in its eye. It’s bleeding now and its aim isn’t very good, though it’s still on top of him. Looks pretty rough!
[ Until, after a moment, he stops bleeding? And actually he feels - yeah. He feels something. Because he’s alive? He’s alive again. Though with a rather nasty knot on the head. Hm! Lucky. Or weird?
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I'd say that if one of you can get down, you could see if you could get the lift working again, but I don't have much confidence in either of you figuring it out.
[Either way, he's staying put for the moment. He's used to weathering the cold!]
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so, he's gonna stand up while xichen is holding the bench steady, briefly looking over his shoulder to give him a thankful look... or just to exchange one with him over ogata's commentary.
briskly: ] Stay up here if you want. I'm not interested in freezing to death. [ after all he's been through!!!! fuck that actually!!!
anyway binghe's tall, so he's gonna pull the ski pole up and over the top of the cable, and then try and dangle just above the seat to put his full weight on the pole, so if he falls it'll just be. into the chair and onto the other two.
but, if it seems like it'll take his weight, he'll use the pole to start slidin to try and make it down to the next seat if he can. ATHLETICS CHECK TIME. ]
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[ and so he's going to take off his skis too, though he'll do his best to stick them in the stupid, waist belt thing of this onesie. xichen will keep the balance on the seat, but he's moving up to his knees as well to follow after binghe if these cables look like they won't immediately shatter under their direct weight. ]
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Anyway, the pole will take Binghe’s full weight! He’ll start to slide down, and makes it with the grace of an olympic . . . whatever sport this could be. It’s pretty cool looking!
Both Ogata and Xichen, who are just chilling in this seat now take a great disadvantage to rolls. It’s very fucking cold.]
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Sure, fine. Go with him. I didn't want to rely on either of you anyway. As I said before, I can't reach that high.
So I'll just find my own way. I'm used to relying on myself.
[He's so ornery.]
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we're sliding now!!! very cool. he's gonna attempt to dismount at the chair so he doesn't slam directly into the pole holding the next chair lift on at mach fuck, and then just repeat the process??? its gotta be quick so he can actually get somewhere.
yeet ]
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on the side which does not have his gun pocket. ] I can get you up here, if you'd like.
[ if ogata says yes, he will help him up to the cables. he'll then put both of his poles over the cables, keeping the straps secure around his wrists and grabbing them both in his hands, and then starts to slide down after binghe to the next seat.
if ogata says no well.... xichen isn't going to die with him, it's too cold to linger. he sighs and goes down the cables the same way (both poles in hand, etc), as stated above. ]
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Xichen!! So kind. His act of kindness actually gives him a bonus point, and they both successfully slide their way down the seats. They’re about halfway to the main pole.]
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anyway binghe's annoyingly athletic so he's gonna pull his legs up to his chest, wait until he's about two thirds of the way down or so, and then just kick upwards and launch off of it, releasing the hands holding the pole to use the momentum to launch upwards before down, to try and land on the top part of the tower in that picture you sent.
if he falls he'll try to use whatever he can - specifically both poles - to catch some part of the structure where there are loops or grids to catch himself so he can at least slow his fall down. please alli dont make me do math or physics ]
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xichen will continue down the cables! and then he will make sure binghe gets to the pole first, or at least does his whole ass attempt first, before he makes his own attempt at it. he'll purposefully stop at the seat closest to the pole, that way when he starts his descent he has the least amount of momentum possible. and when he does go down he'll do something similar to binghe - legs tucked up until he gets close, and then he extends them when he gets within six feet and gets ready to land and roll to minimize the damage. ]
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Here’s what happens. Ogata? You don’t manage to stop at all. In fact, you go careening right into Binghe who’s trying to do cool flips and shit to pull a landing. Both of you go smacking right into the big metal platform, and then Xichen comes screaming in at mach fuck and also lands on you all. There’s ski poles and screaming everywhere.
So, upside: you’re all technically on the platform! Downside, Ogata and Binghe? You’ve lost both ski poles entirely. Xichen, you’ve broken both skis. You all have some bruises. Both ego and physical.]
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Ogata is not apologizing to anyone or even acting like he's aware that Binghe and Xichen are still here.]
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anyway. great. fantastic. he is now unarmed (?) and his ego is bruised. binghe shoves ogata off of him immediately and pushes himself up to his feet. he's not bleeding anywhere, so there's that. ugh. he's gonna pick up a piece of one of xichen's busted skis just in case he needs to beat something with it.
any oddly howling wolves or suddenly growing snowdrifts down here?
it doesnt matter anyway, he's gonna go start to descend the ladder. ]
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he also is going to eat some of his gorp - as long as it doesn't smell bad. it can't hurt to refuel. he'll also look around the platform - is there any signs of a place to warm up? other snow gear they can take to keep them safe? ]
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Unfortunately, yes, there are mysterious wolf howls in the distance. Hm. You can’t see anything obviously dangerous on the ground though. Binghe will descend the ladder. He’ll just land softly in some nice powdery snow.
Xichen will . . . not actually need to find a place to warm up! Once he consumes some delicious gorp, he feels amazing. So vital! So full of life! He feels warm and full and ready to do something really cool! He gets an advantage on a future roll to use whenever he wants.]
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You know, now that we're down here I'm actually annoyed neither of you know how to ski.
[Not that he would have done great without poles but he could probably have managed!!!]
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If you'd like to inform me of your skills with cultivation, martial arts, or sword-fighting, I'm all ears.
[ fuck u and ur decently related skill to this moment. ]
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Binghe is right, we each have our own strengths and knowledge. Just because we don't know how to ski doesn't mean we'll be better or worse suited for this mission.
[ be nice or else.
he will also head down the ladder, keeping an eye out to the area to make sure nothing is coming their way. ]
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You miss the warning growls coming from the trees on either side of the run.
Ogata? You’re fine. Doing great.
Binghe? A wolf has tackled you to the ground. It’s much bigger than any ordinary wolf, and is growling and snapping its jaws right in your face! Ah! This must be a flash to Steve’s last, horrible moments.
Lan Xichen? Uh.]
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Lan Xichen is dead.]
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at least he's kind of used to tussling with giant monsters??? normally he has spiritual energy to blast them with, but, hey! he immediately starts to tussle with the wolf, dodging out of the way of these snapping jaws the best he can before eventually just shoving his left arm in its face. his right arm grabs for his pocket, gets his hand on the eggnog 40
and just fucking smashes it over the top of the wolf's head ]
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Ogata scales up that tree like a cat out of hell. Right up there. A wolf tries to snap at him as he scoots out of the way, but it just misses - only nipping at part of his cool ski outfit and then waiting at the base of the tree, growling and drooling.
Binghe!!! Creative item use. A great success. The wolf howls in pain as the glass of the eggnog 40 shatters into its skin, even getting in its eye. It’s bleeding now and its aim isn’t very good, though it’s still on top of him. Looks pretty rough!
Lan Xichen lies there and bleeds.]
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But then a wolf also jumps on him.]
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