( october event log pt. 2 )

[hohnkai]

Who: Everyone
When: October 19th into the beginning of November.
Where: The Mini Colony of the Runoff & the Moira.
What: The Moira stops to resupply at the closest planet and things get weird.
Warnings: Physical transformations, phobias - please label if needed.

E V E N T L O G

Between the Perspectives "but in your future, the you i see is exactly the person you always wanted to be." Supplies have been loaded onto the ship, and the captains have encouraged all crew members to explore with the added notice that this will be the last planetary stop (hopefully) until the Moira reaches the Midway Hub. While seemingly uneventful on the Moira, the mini colony has been thrumming with adventure and has offered its visitors the opportunity to explore. To those who have indulged, some experienced great changes and others discovered enlightening information about the Ingress and the very ship some have called home for over a year. Later in the month, the Lamaria hold the closing ceremony of the Desiderium Festival (which was noted on the prior event log) . The burgundy and lime colors of the celebration slowly fade into black and vermillion, and small fires are now in place for visitors to throw their written notes into. Everyone who participates will be blessed by one of the Lamaria (they will visit the ship as well), and the MID will be able to only translate bits and pieces of what this blessing means. "Experienced loss — every story is different — and saying goodbye — not to know — understanding lies in the mingling of holding on and letting go." ☄ TRANSFORMATION CENTRAL For some, it might be due to a touch or a look. For others, it might not be any of those things at all, and something that just happens. Either way, shortly after the blessing occurs, you will find yourself changing. Your character’s body will slowly transform into the physical likeness of another being on the Mini Colony. The effects of this change may last as short as a day or as long as a week, but each come with their own stipulations—advantages and disadvantages. This is limited to one as the blessing itself only allows for “a little understanding”. Linked below are some of the possible transformations that your character can go through. Players can choose either one of the mod-supplied suggestions or choose the form of another already living on the Moira. ☄ THE FEAR MACHINE Paranoia writes the checks, we're dangling here like a marionette. Here we go again, the world is coming to an end. Engage the fear machine and collect the dividends. While the festival is beautiful, and some have found enlightenment and understanding here, there are those on the mini colony who don't enjoy the festivities. In a secluded room on the fifth floor in one of the buildings in the Science District, there is one such person who finds the religious festival to be a nuisance—one who should be stopped. Thinking that disrupting the blessings and celebration will somehow "get back" at the Lamaria for impeding their work (some of those who have transformed got into the building a few years ago and destroyed this person's property). Pettiness thrives, and they create something they dub The Fear Machine. Yet, while the science is sound, the technology itself is not. In the middle of the mini colony, the machine is set off, and bolts of transparent energy erupt and spark out around it, stretching as far as the docked ships. Since the technology wasn't created properly to sustain the energy, it doesn't spread out evenly like they had hoped. Some are hit. Some are not. Those who are will develop a sudden and overwhelming phobia that will last well into the beginning of November. The machine might be turned off and left behind, but the obsessive fear has only just begun. ( ooc; For questions, go here. This log will run into the beginning of November; any threads here can be claimed for bonus activity the following activity check as well. )

Comments

[democratically]

[She might notice how Dutch keeps staring at her, but Padmé doesn't know the reasons for it, nor does she have any qualms about it. It is clear she is not feeling well, and she could puke all over Padmé's shoes without her flinching. She does find it interesting though, as Padmé has no knowledge about whatever this is, yet Dutch seems to have some understanding.]

These types of symptoms are known in your galaxy?

[Although when she says there is no changing back... Not a cold or a flu, even of an abnormal strain. No, she makes it sound quite different.]

If you don't mind me asking, are you so certain there is no cure where you are from?

[curiousnotmalicious]

Sort of… [ She sighs. ] Not quite…

[ How does Dutch explain that she’s a vampire without saying that she’s a vampire? She never thought that she’d face this dilemma. ]

In my galaxy there are creatures who can hear heartbeats like I can right now. They look different, but I imagine they feel the same. It’s very difficult to put into words.

[ It wasn’t so difficult to put into words. Dutch had a thirst for blood like the vampires back in her hometown did. She was fast like they were. That was said easily enough, wasn’t it? But it was frightening to Dutch and so she assumed it would be frightening to Padme. She didn’t want to scare anyone, especially someone as nice and helpful as Padme. ]

Where I’m from, there’s no way back once you become one of those creatures.

[democratically]

[She listens, simply listens, not a bit of judging or distaste on her face. As far as the galaxy goes, Padmé isn't one to give in to fear or to hate, and she is understanding that she has had no say in any of this.

There is a soft noise that is made as she finished, glancing off for a moment, contemplative. Yet, when she does finally speak, her voice is gentle and reassuring.]

I suppose it is a good thing that we are not in the place where you are from then. Given all that has transpired here, there may well be a way.

[curiousnotmalicious]

[ Dutch can’t help but smile, though her smile isn’t exactly a pleasant one as it shows her fangs. She’s unaware what sort of sight she is to behold, though. All she knows that she’s extremely glad she has Padme for a friend, someone who can quiet her negative thoughts. ]

Yes, there could be a way, I suppose…

[ She sniffles and rubs her nose. It’s easier to ignore Padme’s heartbeat with hope in her heart, but she can’t ignore it altogether. The sound is still ringing in her ears. Dutch sighs impatiently, wishing with all her heart she could quiet it completely. ]

Some… Antidote or something.

[democratically]

[It may give Padmé a moment of pause, although there is nothing threatening about her behaviour so far. She also isn't one to judge based on appearances. No, it is clear that she isn't aware of all that has happened to her, just as Padmé isn't. Confusion, and perhaps fear, and mayhaps more, but nothing truly threatening that makes Padmé uncomfortable.]

The technology here is quite advanced and different. Focus on that, as it could well mean they are aware and familiar. Able to aid.