Power Swap Scavenger Hunt Road Trip Extravaganza (PC)

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"YOU HAVE GOT TO BE F***ING KIDDING ME!!!"

"Ray...! Ray, calm down!" Evan was practically backed up against a wall. Though the tri-personalitied mage had respectfully donned Rio's necklace, effectively cutting off the constant output of magic he had inherited, the storm was far from over.

"Don't you tell me to calm down!!!" Ray roared, jabbing a finger into Evan's chest. "You expect me to lie down and accept the fact that Patrick apparently has MY POWERS..."

"Not all of 'em! I think we established that he only has necromancy..."

"...f***ing Van gets ALL OUR POWERS..."

"Well, technically, they're my powers," Rio flatly noted.

"...but I'm stuck with JACK S***?! WHAT THE HELL?!"

"RAY! We're all in a tight enough situation as it is!" Evan protested. "You think I'm not concerned about this? You think Swift's happy about being rendered powerless? Complaining isn't going to get us out of this jam, so I'm sorry, but until we figure out what caused everyone to swap auras, you're just gonna have to DEAL WITH IT."

Hey, at least this means we have a mystery to solve! Patrick offered enthusiastically. And we get to do it in the Trio of Three's camper van! That's pretty sweet!

"Oh, shove it, ya thief," Ray snapped at the voice in his head.

[Pink Moon Wolf]

"Ray..." Without the least bit of hesitation, Ace grabbed her boyfriend by the ear, yanking him away from Evan. "Just calm down, alright? If we're gonna figure this out, you gotta calm down and work with us."

"Hey, I'm trying to stay positive," Swift offered, awkwardly placing herself between Evan and Ray. "Can't deny that the prospect of a journey to discover who has whose powers sounds pretty fun."

"Frig yeah!" Cat had been lounging on the couch the whole time, smiling despite the situation. "We're gonna have fun. Got that, pally? And if you're so hot and bothered by this, just do what I do: be awesome in other ways!"

Swift shrugged at Ray. "She's not wrong."

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"OW. OW. F***ING OW!" Ray swatted Ace's hand away, turning his sharp glare on her. "Jeez, that's easy for you to say! If I have to deal with this, then why don't you do me a favor and mind your new strength?!"

Dude, you screaming at her isn't going to help her get used to it! Patrick protested.

Seriously, Ray. I'm not any happier about this, Van firmly stated. I'm actually quite terrified, if I had to be honest. But we'll have to make do with what we have. Taking it out on our friends won't help matters, especially considering this isn't their fault.

Evan sighed, stepped away from the wall and placed a hand on Swift's shoulder. "We're gonna figure this out. And we're gonna cooperate and enjoy each other's company in the process. Might as well make the most of it."

Ray huffed and scowled at the floor, softly reiterating, "Easy for you to say..."

"There are still plenty ways that you can be useful without the use of magic," Rio offered as he started walking upstairs. "I can't claim to know what lies ahead for you, but I'm sure you can figure it out."

Carter smirked a little, watching the going on from his seat next to Cat. "Heh. Helps to make the situation easier when whatever on-high force going around swapping auras completely skips you over by virtue of being a dog."

Evan rolled his eyes, both at Carter's quip and Ray's eternal moping.

[Pink Moon Wolf]

"I'm adjusting. Don't you worry about that," Ace responded stoically. "Now why don't you let Pat or Van take over for a bit so you can think things over and calm down a bit?"

Cat sat up slightly. "So you're asking him to beat it and let one of the more useful and/or less angry guys help."

"Well, don't say it to his face, Cat!" Swift groaned and rubbed her temples. This wasn't going to make Ray feel better about himself. "Can we just get on with this?"

"Hey, we're already in motion," Cat stated, jabbing a thumb at the window and the rolling skies outside. "Heading to Bonsai, just like Key and Peele said."

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"See?! SEE?!" Seemed Ray agreed with Cat. "You just want me out of the picture 'cause I don't have any magic anymore!"

No, they want you out of the picture because you're being an insufferable curmudgeon, Van retorted. In all seriousness, though, you and I need to talk. Patrick, you take over.

'Kay. The mage twitched as the switch occurred, much to Ray's chagrin. He then blinked a few times before smiling up at Ace with Patrick's emerald eyes. "S-Sorry about that. You know Ray. He's grumpy enough as it is."

Evan blinked and pointed to himself, 95% certain that Cat was referring to him. Then he walked into the living room area and sat down. "Well... that's good. The first stop of many."

"What're we after?" Carter questioned.

"If I'm seeing this correctly..." Evan replied, studying the bond they were following. "...we're gonna find whoever has my aura."

"Heh. Way to make this all about you, kid."

"I'm still warming up to blood powers, alright?! I'm starting with an easy one!"

Carter chuckled a little. "Calm down, Ev. I'm just messing with ya."

[Pink Moon Wolf]

Ace smiled and gave Patrick a gentle thump on the back, making sure to use as little of her newfound strength as possible. "No sweat. Guy's all bark, no bite."

"Hey, stick to whatcha know," Swift offered as she sat down next to Evan, shooting him a smirk. "Although, it is kinda ironic that your powers went to a citizen of your territory, Kitomo."

"Whatever that means..." Cat muttered. "Can we do me next?"

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"Aww..." Patrick snickered and patted his head as if to comfort an internally screaming Ray. "It's not that bad. At least he's there to help me adjust to life as a necromancer!"

Evan chuckled at Swift's comment and awkwardly averted his gaze, not sure how to feel about his comparison to his alternate self or the story he was meant to fulfill. Then he shrugged at Cat and replied, "Sure, why not?"