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JUNE AFTERMATH: MAGIC LANTERN STRANGE

Who: Everyone!
What: A celebration!
When: Evening of June 21st, and well into morning
Where: Ensō, E3 and E4
Warnings: Mark as needed!

Slide the Light Off You
As promised, the evening of the 21st finds the Jormun hosting a party on Ensō's largest beachfront. Near immediately, it should be clear that they've spared absolutely no expense when it comes to showing their story-walker brethren a good time.

Of course, they may also be...showing off a little.

The stalls and comfortable seating supplied around multiple firepits appears to be a mishmash of Jormun built contraptions and items requested from the Storyteller- many may be delighted to see the variety of beach cushions and blankets, items the Jormun will be happy to let their story-walker friends take home at the end of the festivities. A veritable smorgasbord of food and drink is also readily available, from the kid-friendly options of brrshavak (a spicy drink with a taste akin to liquified chili pepper) and molkavarr (a rich chocolaty broth) to the alcoholic rakvrhak (a rich wine that tastes oddly plumlike). Do be warned, however, that the last is incredibly potent.

Large slabs of driftwood have been laid out to form impromptu tables, bristling with the Jormun's culinary expertise: fried squid, seaweed wraps, spicy pickled kelp, kebabs of roasted eel, hard-boiled snapling eggs, and so on. The vegetables and meats of the sea have been laid out for all to enjoy, so tuck in!

Throughout the evening the air will be filled with the sound of music, with multiple Jormun eager to show off their skill in instrumentation. Conch-shell horns, carved driftwood flutes, urchin-needle harps, and countless more contraptions engineered by a deep sea-dwelling people fill the air with the most peculiar but nonetheless not unpleasant sound. Most of the bands will be set up in the shallow waters, however, as their instruments are not made to be used in open air - try playing them above the surface of the water at your own risk.

Of course, there's plenty more to entertain even the most difficult of people.

You're Living the Strobe Light
Those interested in proving their strength and skill will be encouraged to enter one of the many tournaments across the shoreline. The tournaments vary, featuring such challenges as play fights with the schlacknorkcvic to prove who is the greatest warrior, timed events to see who can stay on a bucking tigershark for the longest, and even a tourney of brovonkosshk, a board game somewhat similar to chess. Don't see anything you're interested in? Make your own. If you can think it, the Jormun will happily accommodate it - impromptu challenges are the highlight of such evenings, after all, though the Jormun won't be taking any responsibility for the first poor soul that decides to usher in a drinking contest.

A small variety of walker games are also available. Jormun children are more than eager to play such games as hide-and-seek or red light, green light, while Connor Murphy will be bringing his Cards Against Humanity deck, for those ready to completely screw with the idea of a fourth wall. There's even a game of Spin the Bottle... except the bottle is being spun overhead like a mace. Being hit by said bottle requires you to do a stupidly ridiculous task, so perhaps it's best to avoid that particular adaptation...

And of course, there's the lightshow.

As mentioned previously, the main show of the evening is the show of brssticca: bursts of magical light beneath the water that will put any fireworks show to shame. The lights are safe to wade and swim through, do keep in mind that the phosphorescent algae tends to cling to the skin. And should you reach into those spiraling, fluorescent nebulae of patterns beneath the surface, some of the configurations of light may abruptly shatter like broken glass.

Additionally, skilled Jormun will be happy to assist those who care to dress up for the event with intricate applications of shellivthiss - a style of waterproof body paint that is not only bright, but luminescent. Something the Jormun may forget to mention, however, is how similar shellivthiss is to henna; should you decide to get all dolled up, except to shine bright light a diamond for weeks to come.

Lastly, those who wanted to bring their own adventures are welcome to as well! Supplying some dope roast? Bringing those sweet, sweet greens? Have some alcohol to supply? All is welcomed by the Jormun - and undoubtedly, your fellow adventurers as well.

You May Find Some Peace
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[She's happy to feel Nari's hand in hers again. It feels real, a bit more than this evening, in a way. Is she really used to this world yet?]

...Pff, I guess I can't argue that. Maybe any shooting stars we see could be Max coming to join us, or our Ardyn coming because he heard about the other Ardyn walking around.

[The thought makes her laugh, a light noise like bells. The buzz from the alcohol is still there.]

So am I. I feel bad about you being alone like you were.

[Getting used to this place might just be impossible. There's always so many changes here and there that mess with things.]

Oh gods, would we really want two Ardyn's here? One's enough for me any day. But Max coming here would round out the fam. She'd love how photogenic this place is.

[It's a very cute noise. Makes Nari smile even wider.]

Don't be. I was alone for years before being dragged into that mess of a TV show.

[Thing can change pretty often here, from the sounds of it. But if there was something Pyrrha was used to, it was a little change.]

It would only be right if she showed up with her camera. Then she could make a new photo album of us and our new home.

[She lets out an open yawn, leaning against Nari.]

That's so sad, but... I'm very glad that isn't the case anymore.

Right? It would be great to have some memories. I mean.... there's this weird thing where people just up and disappear. Nothing left of them but what they left behind.

[It's terrifying to think about. Nothing left, like you never existed. How could people trust you were ever really here...

Nari smiles, kissing the side of Pyrrha's head.]

Same. Being a hermit? I don't ever want to do that again.

Nothing? At all?

[That's a thought that shakes her mind a little. Nothing left of you, like you were almost never even there. She keeps close to Nari, following that thought process.]

That sounds terrible, I... I wonder where they end up.

Hopefully? Back home in their time. Or if they're dead they can rest now.

[Those would be the good options. The options she'd want for herself and Pyrrha. Go back to doing what they were doing for Flavortown and Remnant.]

I guess the only way we'll ever really know for sure is if it happens to us.

[To suddenly disappear like that again. Pyrrha can't fathom being that unlucky.

She gives Nari's hand an extra squeeze.]

I would rather it didn't, I don't want to disappear on you someday.

June Aftermath: Magic Lantern Strange

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