Woolly Magic

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[Video]

[When the feed starts, there is a gentle bleating and a rather harried looking Hibiki on the screen. Around her head, an agitated hummingbird zips around. Now, what could this possibly be about?]

U-umm... On the way to the hospital, I saw a lot of sheep eating away at the plants, and I thought I could feed them a little treat. To thank them for clearing the way. But...

[Her head dips and she moves the screen, giving a great view of a small flock of sheep that are happily following her.]

Th-they won't stop following me! What should I do? I don't think I can take them to the hospital with me...

[Action]

[Around the city, you may encounter Hibiki and her hummingbird buddy doing one of two things!

A. Dashing from one end of the street to the other, followed closely by the sheep, or

B. Sitting down for a break from all that running around, still surrounded by said sheep who are now nudging her affectionately. The little guys sure are attached to her for some reason!]

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We'll just have to be quick about it.

[ Regina wanders around into the longer grass. She motions for Hibiki to come over. Maybe the sheep will follow? And then...and then... ]

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I'm not sure if I can outrun them, but... I-I'll try!

[She moves to follow Regina, and as expected, some of the sheep notice. However, only a few move to keep following her.]

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[ Regina stays perfectly still in the grass, even though her voice is as chirpy as ever. ]

Maybe we'll have to wait here forever!

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W-wait...?

[But what about running.......]

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Just give it a few more seconds. Then they'll start to wonder what we're doing.

[ She grins widely. ] Ready...steady...

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Wonder...?

[But Hibiki's the one wondering right now... Still, she is ready to run, especially since the few straggling sheep are quite near!]

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[ Regina's plan is working...for now. The sheep are getting curious, so there's only one thing to do while they're distracted. ]

GO! [ And she's off, rushing for the gate! ]

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Ah-

[....THAT WAS TOTALLY THE CUE HUH. Hibiki starts trying to run after Regina as fast as she can, and the sheep, although startled at first, begin trotting after!]

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Keep going! Don't let them catch us! [ But she says it with a laugh. Getting trampled group-hugged by an ocean of sheep is no big deal. ]

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I'm... trying-!

[RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN yeah they catch up to her almost immediately. She just isn't fast enough!]

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[ Regina DOESN'T EVEN NOTICE. She just keeps running, aided by the fact she's rather athletic. ]

C'mon! [ And of course she hasn't realised that Hibiki has...fallen behind somewhat. ]

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I-- I can't--!

[Aaaaah she's sprinting as much as she can but it's just not enough!!]

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Huh?

[ She turns around, just as she's about to turn the corner out of the gate and make her escape. ]

Hibiki! Noooo! You've got to break free!

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I'm trying, b-but--!

[She puts on a burst of speed, pulling juuuust a little ahead of the sheep. CAN SHE MAKE IT TO THE GATE IN TIME-??]

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HIBIKIIIIII!

[ Regina leans forward with the gate's door in her hand, ready to swing it shut when Hibiki gets out. Her other hand is outstretched to help her along! The sheep seem equally determined, but THEY BOTH HAVE TO BELIEVE - ]

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[ALMOST... THERE-!

AND SHE'S THROUGH QUICK SHUT THE GAAAAAAAATE.]

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[ Regina squeaks and slams the gate shut, sending sheep flying, and turning around to dash away from the chorus of confused bleating. ]

We did it! Right?!

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I-I think so...?

[She's all tuckered out from that very last sprint...]

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You ran pretty quick there. Your legs were a blur! [ She laughs and claps her hands. They're at a safe distance now from any sheep ambushes. ]

We should totally get a trophy!

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A... t-trophy...?

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For being the number one sheep racers in Asgard! That's a pretty catchy title.

Anyways, you think you can handle things from here?

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I don't think they normally give trophies for that, but...

Thank you. I think I can get to the hospital just fine now.

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That's great! As long as you're not sick. The hospital would have to treat some weird sheep disease. But I'm sure they could do it!

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Well, Healing power can heal sicknesses, so... I'm sure I would be okay if it came to that.

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So everything turned out okay in the end. [ She beams. ] If you need any more help, just message me!