Exploration Event: Neverwere

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EXPLORATION EVENT: NEVERWERE

Who: Everyone!
What: Your wildest dreams come true!
When: May 15th to May 18th
Where: Ziziphus, those still on Ensō...and Mu
Warnings: Mark as needed!

Then Know That My Life Was Just a Killer Dream
You can find most of the information you need in the OOC info post! In the meantime, feel free to use this log as a catch-all for your dream worlds, as well as detailing your efforts to free one another. Whether they're on Ziziphus or Ensō at the time of the dreams' capture, your character is free to access as many dreams as you like, as the interlocking mental landscape allows for that sort of crossing over apropos of nothing. And time, of course, is very fluid in dreams - many days, months, and years can transpire in a matter of mere minutes.

Will you fight your way free from Ziziphus's vines or Mu's thrall, or are you content to die in your sleep?

Remember to let us know if your character dies during this event!

Event Timeline

[ ♆ ] May 15th: The vines make their move, ensnaring characters in ideal fantasy worlds
[ ♆ ] May 17th: The Storyteller will make contact with those they can, as well as issue information and a potential solution
[ ♆ ] May 18th: Those that have not freed themselves from the vines or from Mu will suffer a death

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Comments

[ohshitsweetflips]

Well, 'happier' is a strong word, but someone's life will certainly be improved by this, if not the cats'. Doesn't sound like she'll run short on inspiration any time soon, either. Maybe he can steer her away from roast-scented cats. He's not even sure what to do with the concept of a cat with a mongoose tattoo. Maybe find a mongoose and give it a cat tattoo for artistic balance.

"How about we make it interesting?" He says with a sly look. As if interesting isn't a good word for what it already is. But of course he means some kind of competition, however that could possibly work. Which he's already considering, tapping his chin thoughtfully.

"We'll find people to judge, loser has to make a cake." Which she can, of course, do. "How 'bout that?"

[catpiper]

It's already plenty interesting to her, but victory cake is an undeniable perk of going along with this competition. No matter who wins, there's a sweet deal at the finish line. Confidence surges through her body-the cats like her! They'll work together to beat her uncle using sparkles, roast and unseemly tattoos. It's probably possible? Absolutely.

"Hell yeah," It's a good plan. "Then everyone can eat and it'll feel like a birthday."

[ohshitsweetflips]

It does not occur to Taako that the helpfulness of the cats could even be a factor, and if forewarned, he would still probably have some mega doubts. Still, Ren is right, this is a win-win scenario, so does it matter? No. "Yeah! That's how we do."

Now that there's semi-real stakes beyond just cat decorating, Taako means business. He chooses his first cat, isolates it visually in a frame of his thumbs and index fingers, studying it with one eye closed. Sure is a cat.

Now it's a flame decal cat, and Taako is going to suffocate from laughter. He wipes a tear from his eye, decides the cat should smell like toasted marshmallow, loses his shit even more. "Beat that."

[catpiper]

Beat that is what losers say before their fall. Living in a world where she's not concerned with issues or worries that go beyond who will I play tag with today? means she has far, far more free time to be the competitive little gremlin she is, no matter how much she wants her uncle to enjoy the sweet taste of victory. He can still taste it while he's making her cake.

But flame decal marshmallow cat-it's good. Too Good. He must know it, if the way he's laughing is any indication. It spreads to her in moments and she's trying to keep herself upright, copying the same framing gesture he used, and holds her breath to stop the giggles from coming out of her. She has to Focus.

Can you prestidigitate words?? Probably. If not, then it's her own special brand of magic that causes the sparkling, bedazzled 't a a k o' to appear on its now purple fur, complete with an incredible tiny version of his hat on its little kitty head. Also, it smells like cotton candy and cayenne?? It's bad.

"Beat that."

[ohshitsweetflips]

Bad?????? That is the best cat ever, and Taako's only regret is that it was not created by his hand. But this is perhaps even better, this is like, a tribute. This cat is a fanwork. He whoops and claps his appreciation for the unlicensed Taako fancat.

"Holy shit. Incredible. Gonna be tough to do better than Spicecat, that's, good idea calling dibs on the best inspiration right out of the gate, Ren. Respect."

She's still gonna lose though. What makes a good Ren themed cat?? After a moment's consideration, he decides to start with the poncho of many colors, though he vetoes sequins texturally, albeit with utmost regret. Give the cat a nice little flower crown, sure. He finishes this off with chocolate cake, because why not get that out of the way.

Shit he almost forgot the name, that's now a crucial part. He adds that and a 'tm' as an afterthought, snorting a laugh.

"How 'bout that. You asked for it."

[catpiper]

Hide and Seek is out, prestidigitating cats is in. This new furry hobby is going to become a family tradition, pasttime, whatever. The island needed some kind of build a bear to round out the walmart and cafe. This is close enough.

There are no words. None. She does a little hop and makes a beeline for her fuzzy friend, swooping the cat into her arms in one terrible motion. She loves it. So much. Poncho flower crown cat with cake on the side?? This is the best day ever. It seems like he's won. She's certainly acting like it's the best cat she's ever seen in her ding dang life, though she reaches down to give Taako cat a quick pat on the head as well.

"You made me into the best cat, so I win," The incredible leap of logic that occurred here happens in a flash. If the winning cat looks like her, does that not mean she won?? In some way? Spiritually?? He made her the symbol of victory in this magic show. "Because this is my 'twin' now. That's how it works."

But she'll at least offer an incredible consolation prize. "You still get five gold stars."

[ohshitsweetflips]

Taako barely has time to strike his proudest pose before the specifics of the accolades sink in, and they're not what he expects. Unsurprising since, y'know, Ren. Outrage, betrayal, cheating-- he gasps, scandalized. He'd say she learned from the best, but she was already like this when he found her. But he'll let having the victory pulled out from under him slide-- she really is very psyched about having a cat twin.

If the idea of Ren having a twin fills him with quiet horror, no one has to be the wiser.

"I guess that tracks," he allows, pretend-grudgingly. Really it's the unPrestidigitated cats who have won this day, spared by his contest-ending genius. He crosses his arms, wrinkles his nose at this 'prize.' "What are gold stars good for? Can I cash 'em in for help making a cake?"

[catpiper]

The exchange rate for gold stars is fluid and ever changing, but today, as she holds this RenCat against her cheek, she feels like there's a favorable outcome for him. Maybe that's where the real victory lies. It takes a second for her to decide the ultimate fate of gold star cashouts, looking spicy cat in the eye like it's giving her the answer she seeks. Good cat, she loves that one too. They're both so good.

"You can trade," She starts off, holding up her free hand to count down from one, two, three, four-" four of them. They're a treasure and I'll help you all day if you do."