June Aftermath: Magic Lantern Strange

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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
Feeling a tad adrift? Make sure to check the OOC Event Post, which has details regarding the event timeline!

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Comments

[antepone]

Already, she feels terrible. The way the girl looks at her... ugh, she hates having to break it to her. Even though she doesn't know the girl--she thinks, anyway, but there is something familiar about her--she doesn't like having to do this.

"I'm okay, but... I think there was another version of myself here, before."

[catpiper]

She's heard about this in passing from sitting around and listening to daily island gossip. Had seen it happen with her own two eyes when Seto vanished, though it was only temporary and his memories remained the same. In tact. Her fingers twitch nervously at the thought-the terrifying idea that someone could be warped back without any recollection of their time here.

"You don't remember? We looked for treasure together."

Back in the dark caves at a time when everyone was new to this place.

[antepone]

"No."

The answer is quiet, soft. Mira wonders how important she was to this girl, if at all. The thought of being forgotten frightens her in a deep, intense way, and Mira wants nothing more than to remember.

"I'm so sorry. I really don't remember."

[catpiper]

That's all there is to it, then. Mira doesn't remember her or the few adventures they had together. It's sobering, heart breaking, when she realizes this is one more way for her happy reality to fall apart. It dampers her spirit, but-

It doesn't change anything. It doesn't matter if she's upset, because her line of questioning is making this new Mira become somber and she can't do that to her. It's Ren's problem now and this is going to be pushed down to where 99% of her issues go-far away and under a smile. So that's what she does, smile and locks this new fear up as a problem for another day.

"It's okay. You don't have to say 'I'm sorry'-I'll," She'll-what? She can't do anything and her fingers twitch at how powerless she feels. It's fine. Don't think about it. "I'll still hold this food for you. You can just say 'Ren, I'm hungry' and I'll find you instead."

[antepone]

And she can feel some of that, what Ren's feeling. Just a little bit. It hurts, to know that yet another person has been hurt by this thing she can't control. This thing she wishes she could fix, this thing that's reminding her of how little power she has here. She doesn't like it, but... she can't do anything about it.

Except... get to know her, she supposes. She really does want to, and Mira nods. Puts on a little smile for Ren, because it's the very very least she can do.

"... That's sweet of you, Ren." Mira pushes a bit of hair behind her ear. "Thank you. But for now, is it okay if we get to know each other?"

[catpiper]

A wave of happiness washes over her when Mira offers that small consolation. It's not the same, can't ever be how it was before, and that's fine. She's not going to turn her nose up at the chance to stand by her side.

"Yes, I want to feel your kind heart," Because no matter what changes occurred alongside that memory wipe, it's still Mira. "I'll teach you how to find treasure again. There's a lot here, so it'll be easy for you to find. You were good at doing things like that."

[antepone]

Her kind heart... That's a way to pull at it. Mira smiles as Ren talks of what they used to do, and she's a little surprised. Treasure hunting... well, it's not that strange to think about, here. She holds her hand out for Ren to take.

"Are you busy now? I'd love to learn how to find treasure."

[catpiper]

Even if she had pressing goblin activities to attend to, they would've been dropped the second Mira offered her hand. She takes it and guides her away from food. Guess that's her answer. No, she's not busy and this is the perfect practice area. Way better than some dingy old murder caves.

For as long as Mira lets her, Ren will coach her in the ways of digging for dope rocks and shells with bonus warnings about how you can't take pretty water out of the ocean because it leaks. It's obviously vital information that Mira needs to know in order to successfully survive on this awesome island. Incredible.