hugtopia_logs | ♥ 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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Then it sounds as though you've much to enjoy in this present, as it is. Which you have doubtless let them know.

I've a great deal to enjoy! In fact, that's why I came here—to try the food she and Ardbert are so enamoured with. I've been told there's no better food in all this world than what is served in the Affurgato.

[ And there she has it, a pleased ear wiggle again. Give her an opportunity to praise the twins for even existing and she will take it gladly. ]

Well, you can trust them not to lead you astray with that promise. Taako and Lup are certainly masters at their craft, though their work speaks for them.

I look forward to tasting their creations! [ The small smile on her face broadens at the wiggling of Honerva's ears. ] They're your family?

Yes, we do value another as such.

[ They are rather adept at their prep time, among many other things. ]

You will be able to taste it quite soon, I'm certain.

Family is the greatest of gifts. I'm glad you've some here with you.

Would you tell me about them?

They are better suited to speak of themselves, of course.

[ The twins may be pretty open about themselves when they desire to be, but Honerva doesn't like to overstep, as much as she gives praise to them. She is the outlier, as they're the ones who invited her in. ]

They are bright and talented as individuals, and can keep one on their toes if they are not accustomed to their natures.

I often find the best picture of a person comes from how others see them.

[ She thinks of Hades in particular, and how he would downplay his own strengths so often. Everyone has their biases, so to hear from multiple resources was always the best way to gain a clear picture. ]

I could describe Hythlodaeus and Emet-Selch in much the same way, thoough the latter is much less inclined to keep us on our toes.

That is fair enough. Though I admit I am not the best at describing others, even those so close to me. They mean a lot to me, and that is what matters.

[ It's more difficult when the feelings are more personal or that they might reveal something someone may not want revealed by another, even Lup often has to pry for her opinions when she struggles to speak casually.

The names that Hemera mentions are familiar to her of course, and she inclines her head to acknowledge that. ]

It sounds like you could speak far more about your own family.

How did you meet?

[ There is certainly a lot she could say about her makeshift family—so much in fact that she doesn't know where she would even begin. ]

Is there aught you would like to hear?

Only what you are willing to share. I did encounter Emet-Selch in this world once before.

[ Though she doesn't quite know what to say about that, so she returns to the prior question. The nature of it is still sensitive, but she has a little more to say. ]

We met in another reality, before being brought here. It took some time before we became more... used to another. Taako was our chef and at the time I had little appreciation for his craft, or the appeal of such meals in general. Perhaps it might be considered ironic with where we are now.

I would say it's a testament to your Taako's culinary skills and persistence rather than irony. [ Though the amused quirk of her lips says she definitely can see the irony of it. ]

I had encountered Hades in passing during our time at the Lycaeum, but never properly met him until we interned together at the Bureau of the Architect, and befriended him a few years later. We shared a mutual friend in Hythlodaeus, who was quite put out that it took us so long to become a trio.

Hythlodaeus tutored me in my later years at the Principium, so that was how he and I first became acquainted. We've always gotten along quite well! He's more mischievous than rebellious, but together we've stirred up no small amount of trouble. He always finds a way to make even my most outrageous of plans successful, and usually has been able to help me get lesser punishments for my episodes of insubordinance.

Perhaps a little more than that.

[ That had only been the start, as well as other occurrences, that wound things toward where they are. The surface level of it all is amusing enough, at least. ]

It seems your bonds had much time to form, and all has served to have made every endeavor meaningful for you. All different, but balancing another in some way.

[ Were she more aware of her own school days, she might find similarity in some aspects, but such things are beyond her recall. ]

Oh?

[ Her tone is inviting, but not expectant or demanding. If the woman wishes to speak she will. Hemera just wants her to know she would gladly listen. ]

Yes, I've known Hyth since I was quite young. It's been just over a millennia now, in fact! He was quite rebellious in his primaries as well, though you'd never have guessed when we met. I think our teachers hoped he might be a good influence. [ She lets out an amused, mischievous giggle. ] I'd say his skill in hiding his impish nature is equivalent to my inability to do so.

Our dearest Hades was doomed to be a reluctant partner to our 'crimes' from the moment he let Hyth befriend him.

I'm quite glad for all of you. It seems as though it worked quite to your advantage, after all.

[ It really can't compare, to have had such close friends for millennia instead of not having any friends for millennia, really. Though she can only offer a slight shrug in regard to her own situation and the myriad of complications. ]

As for my own, I was a very different person when we'd met, so the fact that they were willing to be so persistent with me says much for them already.

I've no words to express how grateful I am for my friends. If not for Hyth I would still be alone, wondering why I was never good enough.

[ She offers Honerva a warm smile. ]

It sounds as though Hythlodaeus would likely get along well with your loved ones if ever they met.

It's likely. They're more capable of getting along with others than not.

[ Becoming close, well, that was another matter entirely. Honerva wasn't exactly as close to Taako as she was to Lup, but he'd certainly made as much of an impact on who she is currently. ]

I can't imagine they would have let you get away with that mindset either.

Hyth is much the same way. He's so soft-spoken that no one ever suspects it from him, but he can be more stubborn than even me.

[ This does, in fact, draw a laugh from her. ]

That is where they differ. They are anything but soft-spoken.

♥ October (Lasohm) Fourth Wall Log

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