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♥ October (Lasohm) Fourth Wall Log

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October (Lasohm) Fourth Wall Log

❥ Speaking of Wall Breaking...

The ghosts in town sure are weird, huh? But they're settling down, as the month draws to a close. They're becoming less anxious and random, their behaviour growing sort of… focused. As time passes some of them begin to develop features. They can interact with the world more consistently. You can… hear their voice.

And then suddenly they are people, real and physical and just as confused to be here as you are. They could be anyone, from your world, someone else's world, a place you've never heard of… some of them could even be you, from a different universe, a different timeline, an unknown reality. What does all this mean?

IT'S FOURTH WALL, Y'ALL. Tell your friends, people interested in apping or just playing around in the setting, anybody! Time to break the wall down and have some fun.

This post serves as a replacement for the usual Test Drive Meme, in order to consolidate the chaos a bit. Though it is being posted now, timeline-wise, this shift will occur ONLY during the weekend prior to applications opening: October 30th to November 2nd, after which point characters will either disappear or become permanent residents via the application process. This also means that the rest of the event effects will have worn off, and characters will be their normal selves through the duration of this prompt.

Some ground rules for the 4th Wall event:

For characters/accounts not in-game:

a character does not have to meet application qualifications to post to the 4th Wall Event, except in cases where there is an intent to apply when applications open. Duplicates, CRAU, AU, etc. are permitted for the event.
we do ask that crack shenanigans are reasonably limited, game rules are followed, and that the event involve characters only, not players or real people.
anyone can toplevel! It'll be a free for all. Go wild, have fun.
characters will be given a temporary, low-tech communicator for the duration of the event with limited network access, due to limited availability of the real deal.
you will not arrive with any items/companions beyond the clothes that you wear
check out the Setting or FAQ pages for location details! Also, have a look at the October event log, to see what else is going on these days.

For characters/accounts currently in-game:

players can decide for themselves at the event's conclusion whether or not memories of certain visitors remain, and to what extent; memories could become fuzzy, faces or communication obscured, they could disappear entirely, or they can remain fully intact whether the person apps into the game or not.
network communications with 4th Wall visitors that don't (or can't) app in will be wiped, with the locals citing a data error related to the older communicators being used. Technology can be unpredictable, huh!
any communication exchanges that you WANT to keep can remain with some discretion; for example, if a spouse visits and you happen to take a selfie with them, and they do not (or cannot) app but having that photo of them would give you comfort, feel free to keep it.
Similar to the TDM, 4th wall threads cannot be used for AC or AC Reward purposes unless it is between characters already in-game.

Click the above prompt to expand for details. Timeline-wise, this occurs October 30th to November 2nd. For players currently in-game, if you have any questions, please direct them to the FAQ or to the Mod Question thread on the original plotting post.

On this post, we've created both another Questions Thread and a Toplevel thread (see below) for visiting players, the latter so that anyone can track and see who's posted! When you've made a toplevel, feel free to comment HERE to let everyone know.

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[ Ignis arms fold across his chest as he makes an uh-huh sound. ] I've already ran into friends from my world.

[ as in, cut the crap, Tidus ] You're not from around here, are you?

[ he shakes his head. ] Can't say I've found the library yet.

I mean yeah
anythings gonna take a lot of effort to get good at
especially stuff like sports
but holding your breath for that long sounds extra hard

[Not that Tidus has given him any kind of idea on how long a round lasts, or anything.]

wait that sounds more like a fish bowl than a pool???

["A while". The double-implications of those words make him wince, and it's lucky Ignis can't see him. He does feel a little guilty for thinking that, though, and orders the best, most Ebony-like coffee on the menu to make up for it. It's a quick order for it to arrive, and while they wait Noctis gives him a brief summary of what's going on: where they are, roughly what the city is like, what the state of the world is as they know it and expectations on the flesh-bodied residents, though he says the last bit with some embarrassment in his tone. He almost offers a list of who else is here with them, but before he can even utter a name it occurs to him how many bombshells are in that, so he holds off, instead leading with,]

I know it's gonna be crazy to hear, but time works differently in this world- I've been here for over a year by now.

[ Ugh...! Should he just tell the truth?! He hesitates, but ugh, now he's just stressing himself! ]

Okay, look... if I told you I had no idea where I was, would that sound like I've lost it?

[ He did just say about his world, but... what if he means space! That's totally a thing! ]

H-- [The record scratch in Ardyn's voice was practically audible, sense catching up to surprise. In appearance he was little to remark about; a tall and thin man with violet hair tied back in a disheveled braid, wearing loose-fitting clothing in shades of off-white.]

[...In form, however, a distinct sense of something aetherially dark and a far cry from mortal or human practically radiated off of him for those with the awareness and ability to sense it.]

...Emet-Selch? Is that you?

Edited 2020-10-21 01:40 (UTC)

[ Sephiroth brings his hand up to hers at the same instant and very simply takes the spell. He can feel the jolt down his arm, but little else. ]

Is that the best you could do? Pathetic.

[ He could cast his any number of fire spells back at her, but such would be beneath him when dealing with someone so obviously weak. ]

Exploring is always more enjoyable with a friend by your side. [ A reminiscing fondness touches her smile. ] So I'm game to be your buddy.

[ While Ignis is grateful for the coffee and the rundown of this place, he's shocked at what he hears. How this world works, what the city is like and such. He takes in all of that he can. ]

A year? [ Ignis is stunned. ] How is that possible? [ To Ignis, it hadn't been that long, not even close.

He lets his left hand reach the scar on his face before it falls. ] Noct.

No more secrets between us, ok? [ After Noctis had gotten kidnapped by the crystal, he had promised to himself to talk to Noctis if and when he ever got the chance again. ]

I... have something to tell you once you're done catching me up here.

Do continue.

[ His shoulders jump with the contact, the notice unwarranted and unwanted, heralded too late by a familiar voice. In an instant his body moves to the side and a step away, his dark cloak trailing behind him, his brow lowered, eyes sharp, sight and hand ready to strike...

And he doesn't.

He doesn't, because Ardyn doesn't, and although he remains still, in the moments it takes for his robes to settle about him, he's lost to just who he sees. It's him, yet... not at he remembers. Ardyn has the power to transform himself into others; surely he would be able to do the same to himself. Would he not strike first at any chance he had at him? Yet, any other explanation would mean...

Somnus' eyes sharpen, skeptic and surprised at once; his heel, positioned slightly behind him, digs into the ground. How can this be. ]

Edited 2020-10-21 01:51 (UTC)

[Will wouldn't say he's unused to ghosts. He saw Agatha and her team nearly every day back home, after all! Morty isn't a bad guy at all, either. Still, as charming and entertaining as ghosts and their antics can be, not all ghosts are so benign with their pranks. Some Ghost types, well..... He's not entirely confident he has the sort of training he'd need to handle some of them safely.

That's why he tries to keep his distance, for the most part, is cautious and respectful towards these strange, unearthly visitors before they begin to take shape into real people. When he sees a painfully familiar splash of bright green, though, hears a beautiful voice he'll never forget.....

There's no way he can stop himself, even if it had been just an illusion. Will may be a little hard to recognize, with his hair grown out so absurdly long--how had it managed to grow multiple feet in the brief time Kiwi had been gone?--, but he's rushing over to all but fling himself into the bard's arms regardless. Try not to drop that communicator!]

Kiwi!

whats the difference between a pool and a sphere shaped pool

cept that blitz games dont have glass or anythin round the water

[ wait-- ] you dont think im a fish now do you

[ She's glad to see the child has--....

Ah. That's not a child. No ordinary child. And then:

"Poppi is very glad to see Pyra--"

Her smile instantly fades. ]

....You're from my future.

[...He was real, this time. Not delusion or nightmare or city-fueled spectre, but his real and tangible brother. There was something missing in the way he'd moved, and logic made it clear that Somnus must not have had any recollection of Havenwell; the brother he had known here had long shed that distrust and uneasiness.]

[But that didn't matter. Though Ardyn had long since learned his lesson about tempering sentiment with logic, the latter was thrown aside for the former in an instant.]

[He didn't attack, because how could he? No matter how anger still slept in his heart, no matter how he could never forgive what had been done...how could he ever again bring himself to strike at his own brother now?]

[Without another word, the elder brother pulled the younger into a hug, arms wrapped tight around his shoulders. If he wanted to lash out, let him--a brief encounter with a temporary death was worth it for how Ardyn had missed him.]

[Give him another moment before he replies, because even though there is, again, a lot to be addressed here...]

youre not a fish
right?

[He might be kind of... suspicious.]

ONE: ARRIVAL/EXPLORING

[She woke in Ainea's temple, got what she was assuming was the usual spiel for arrivals (judging by how prepared the strange robot priest was), a bit of money, and then was handed a strange tomestone and ushered outside to mingle with the population.

The pink haired miqo'te's tail flicked around in mild irritation but being combative first thing in a new world, she knew, wasn't smart. As bothersome as losing almost all of her gear was, she at least still had her glaives. As long as she could still dance and defend herself, she'd manage this new situation.

She wanders, as she is wont to do, dressed in the loose and comfort Ao Dai and loose silken pants, eventually finding herself visiting several places.

As a botanist, Mhaol can't help but be drawn to the botanical gardens, spending what she was given to get a sketchbook to document the plant life. Just in case. And it never hurts to make a paper trail of things like this, especially knowing this world has suffered.

She might also be found at the Baths, happily soaking in the hot springs, face flushed in relaxed bliss, pink curls a bit flatter for the moment. Feel free to join her, there's plenty of space and she doesn't bite.

There's also a bit of shopping to be done as well but that was quick and easy, just a few things to keep herself comfortable while here.

Or she could just be wandering the streets and exploring the city, learning the layout of the city and keeping a lookout for the most noteworthy landmarks.]

TWO: NETWORK

[She's set up her communicator maybe a bit too far from her so it's easy to see her ears and tail, flicking about almost anxiously. She's smiling though and it's a genuine.]

This isn't my first time exploring a new world so I won't bore you all with what you probably hear a lot.

Instead, I heard this place runs on physical contact? So if anyone would like to curl up with a miqo'te, or mystel if you know that one better, just let me know! If the weather gets all weird, I can at least promise I'm warm?

WILDCARD

[HMU if you have something else in mind!]

Edited 2020-10-21 05:02 (UTC)

No.

[Ah, okay. So he can take some power. That still means very little. But fine. She hadn't intended to destroy anything ... at the moment at least. But this overly arrogant, fool --

Ugh. He's annoying. That's what he is.

This time her whole body starts to glow with a golden light. The ground she's standing seems to crack beneath her. For a moment power explodes forth threatening to crumble anything in it's path.

Of course it only lasts a very brief moment before simply dissipating. Sailor Moon's voice echoing through her mind. There's a drawn out sigh.]

This isn't worth it.

Wh--OOPFH!

[The sudden collision almost knocked the wind out of Kiwi as they struggle to react to the man throwing himself against them. The surprise and added weight throws them straight off their feet, stumbling backwards unable to catch themselves this time. Fortunately, they manage to absorb the impact with the stony ground with minimal pain, arms wrapped around their assailant more out of instinct at this moment.

But then the recognize the feeling of this particular hug. Even with the added length they'd never forget the softness of that hair under their fingers.]

W-Will?!

Oh, you know already!

[Zack nods, the mako green bright and glimmering in the blue of his gaze.]

Yeah, mako. All SOLDIERs end up with eyes like this.

[ you know what.

he's not even offended. ]

no

[ more importantly- ] have you met a fish person before

[There's a pause on Poppi's end, as those words sink in, and a bit of the enthusiasm of her expression fades.]

Pyra... does not know Poppi?

[From her future? What does that mean...?]

no

but theres like a talking cat and a dog person here
so it wouldnt be that weird

[Glad to have that cleared up, though!]

how does the pool stay a sphere if theres no glass?

[Poor Zack would sleep well, because this man had all the words in the world.]

Yes, we had something of a strange ghost manifestation. It is an unusual way for new people to end up here. Normally people appear much more spontaneously, as if summoned, rather than form into being over a period of time.

There are four gods that rule over this city, though we have not seen them and the archives document other potential gods inhabiting the world. Rawna has a temple to the north. Ainea, the east. Diacht, the west. And Ohma, to the south. Those who arrive here are assigned townhouses...

[He carried on, explaining in details the locations, the rules, the new area within the barrier that had monsters trapped within it, the newly restored factory and bathhouse, and many other little tidbits about the city. He might be long-winded, but he was also informative, at least, and willing to share.

Lastly...]

And in the business district I run the Information Center, should there be more you would like to research.

[And it seemed he had been headed towards a... pet cafe, of all bizarre places for him to be headed to, because that's where they were standing now.]

"Not a great deal. I admit that upon finding myself in new realities I tend to focus my efforts on making my way back to my own."

He paused, still wary of the situation. But there was nothing for it and he wouldn't learn enough to leave unless he extended what appeared to be trust.

"I know that this world is in the latter stages of dying out, and that the gods who rule are powered by physical contact. That is the extent of my knowledge thus far."

[a; general; your hands protect the flames]

[It was always nice to have assurances that one was not, in fact, losing their mind. The city seemed to be quite mad recently, to be sure--but that was 'the city' and not 'just Ardyn'.]

[A fair bit calmer than he'd been in recent days, he started to actually function again; spending some time around Affurgato, wandering aimlessly after dark, and just generally trying to keep track of the remarkable uptick in peculiar goings-on. For those who might have been familiar with what he would eventually be, he was a far cry from that sight--dressing in simple and comfortable clothing in tones of gray and off-white, long hair often tied up to keep it relatively under control.]

[Maybe to some, the sight of Ardyn being a calm and unassuming person was the strangest thing in a long list of strange things. It sure as hell could be put solidly in the realm of 'unexpected' for those that knew 'Ardyn Izunia', at least.]

[b; network; from the wild winds around you]

is the abrupt change in population registering as odd to anyone else, or is such perhaps only my imagination

[c; wildcard]

[whatever else!]

I bow only to His Radiance.

[He didn't show any particular fear.

It wasn't that he was some super powered human. He wasn't. At all. He often dealt with those who had the ability to kill him in the blink of an eye, though. He wasn't about to be scared now.

Nor was he bothered by any perceived arrogance the other might have. Frankly, if he really was a daemon, perhaps it was deserved.]

What constitutes a 'daemon' on your world?

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