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♥ June (Dianir) Event Log

a line of rounded streetlights with colorful flowering plants hanging from them
June (Dianir) Event Log

Ainea's time has ended and now Diacht's months have arrived. Dianir marks the beginning of the hot summer months with a rise in temperature as well as humidity. With each passing day, spring gives way to summer, and the natives of Havenwell are enjoying the blue skies along with the newly expanded barrier. With the most dangerous of the beasts gone thanks to offworlder help last month, researchers and conservationists head out on occasion into the newly opened areas to continue the work of cataloguing and preserving what they can find. Some take time to study the barrier and some just seem to enjoy being outside the walls for the first time in centuries. Meanwhile, the city within seems to have calmed from Ealom's excitement, settling into its usual routine with only a few…"hiccups."



PROMPT I: Hana-hack-i
drawing of a girl sitting on the floor, covered in scattered flowers and flower petals

With the turning of the seasons, the weather warms up and Diacht's influence grows in strength. 'Tis the season to be honest with one another, because if you aren't, you may begin to feel a tickle in the back of your throat…

For those who have feelings repressed, secrets unaddressed, or maybe just won't confide in a friend when they're feeling depressed, the gods work in mysterious ways. Specifically, in the fact that the offworlders may find themselves coughing up flower petals. Whether petals of plantlife from Havenwell itself or another world entirely, the longer one goes without confessing their troubles or sentiments the more insistent their condition until they might even have trouble getting through a whole sentence without finding a corsage's worth stuck in their mouth. Speaking minor truths will lessen the effect a little at a time, while larger or more impactful ones will work to cure it completely.

While not painful or otherwise physically harmful, the affliction does feel awkward and very likely doesn't taste all that great. Not to mention it's going to be difficult to keep secrets when everyone can see you have a mouthful of flower.


PROMPT II: Uproot of the Spirit
hearts made of different colors of yarn laid out on a wooden table

Those offworlders that have been present in Havenwell since the previous June may remember an outbreak of traits and desires not necessarily their own, reflecting the dominion of their associated god instead. With the return of the early summer season, so too do such urges begin to resurface--but not quite in the same fashion.

This time around, things are a bit different--adherents to one god may find themselves with any other god or gods' traits, with one or more applying at once, one and then another on different days, any multitude of combinations apart from those of the deity to which they belong. For example, one under Diacht may have the effects of Rawna one day and Ainea the next, or perhaps Ainea and Ohma both at once, but never contend with Diacht's influence. And while the previous year seemed to deal with the gods' animal natures, it seems this time things are a little different as people begin manifesting extreme versions of their gods' emotional domains.

Ohma: As the god of wisdom, Ohma's influence becomes a desperate and insistent need to exchange knowledge. The affected may ask friends and strangers all manner of questions, ranging from 'where did you get that shirt' to 'how do you like your eggs' and everything in between. In exchange, the affected also wish to share their own information on just about everything they know, whether the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow or the entire plot of a book they read that one time. They simply have to give and seek knowledge to and from whoever they can find.

Ainea: The influence of the god of compassion leads the affected to be almost aggressively kind. Complimenting every little thing those around them might say, do, wear--if it can be spoken kindly about, those under Ainea's influence will do so excessively and well past the point of obnoxious. So too might they feel a compulsion to give gifts to others--specifically, giving away the affected's own possessions. Once the effect wears off, one might even have to track down their new and old friends to get their more important things back...

Diacht: Honor and honesty being Diacht's domain, those affected by them will be incapable of lying. They will be compelled to not only speak the truth, but do so out of obligation no matter how awkward for them or the other party. Even if it means speaking a brutally honest opinion or divulging a carefully hidden secret, so long as the words are true to the affected speaker they will have the urge to share it. To tell a lie or general untruth will make them feel suddenly ill, dispelled only by speaking something truthful instead.

Rawna: Rawna's reasoning takes the forefront of their influence; anyone under their affect will be insistent upon hearing and soothing the emotional hurts of others. They are certain they need to be a listening ear or comforting shoulder to the absolute best of their abilities and beyond--that is to say, they will not only go out of their way to find others' problems, but potentially assume ones exist where they do not. Some dear friends haven't spoken in an entire day? Clearly they had a terrible fight, and it's up to Rawna's affected to fix it.



PROMPT III: 'Cause I'd Get A Thousand Hugs
a painting of trees backlit by a full moon and covered in small lights

Yet another indication that the world is recovering is the reappearance of the Fairy Lights. As the weather turns warmer, these beautiful little insects take to the air for their mating dances at night, dimly and softly glowing like Earth's fireflies or lightning bugs. These tiny little bugs float through the air, flitting about as their bodies pulse with light. The Fairy Lights come in a multitude of colors from red to purple, turning the night into soft rainbows of light. They make their triumphant reappearance in two locations: the botanical gardens and the green belt that grew up where the old wall used to be. Their beautiful displays start once the sun goes down and stop at sunrise, and natives are delighting in their return by taking walks among them.

If offworlders follow suit, they'll notice that the Fairy Lights are attracted to those who come in pairs or more, especially those who engage in sustained positive contact with each other while among them. The Fairy Lights seem to enjoy it when people are touching and will land upon them, one of each color until a rainbow has formed - usually in a crown around the head. Once the rainbow crown of Fairy Lights is complete, that character will feel a pleasant calmness and a feeling of peace and happiness wash over them. For as long as you and your partner(s) are in contact, the Fairy Lights will stay and so will the peace they confer. Once contact is broken, one by one the little insects will fly away, off to find a new perch.




This event will run from June 15 to June 30th. Click on each prompt's title to see the text. If you have any questions, feel free to direct them to the FAQ or to the Mod Question thread. You can also use the Havenwell Status page or the General Plotting Comment to give you other ideas for original prompts!
carbungle: ponponpon @ dw (153)

[personal profile] carbungle 2021-07-01 06:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Immediately he groans, pressing a hand against his forehead. Okay, he deserved that one.

"No, god- it's magic. I'm not- okay, I don't know where my body is. I'm just inside the crystal somewhere. Bahamut was there, he told me about the rest of the prophecy, and that I'm supposed to get a power called 'Providence', which is a combination of the Royal Arms, the ring, and all the light of the crystal. I've got two, I just need the third, so I have to stay inside the crystal until I absorb it all. Then it's gonna spit me out, or something." He would really like to veer away from the image her suggestion brought to mind as soon as possible.

"He said 'enter into reflection' and I was just floating for a while until I woke up here. So the 'reflection' bit and me getting random memories from the ring kind of checks out, to me? Like, I dunno. I thought I was supposed to reflect on my fate, but maybe it's the history of the kings because they're the ones who got me here... it's all way too vague."
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[personal profile] astralera 2021-07-01 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Noct is saying a lot of things, but nothing that makes her think her theory is entirely wrong. She just had it the other way 'round.

"Okay," she begins. "So the Crystal is your cocoon, your body has probably been dissolved to magic—like how we use the aethernet at home—and you're absorbing all the Crystal has to offer to fuel your transformation into the Dawn King. Your assimilation of the memories within the Crystal is too much for your mortal psyche, so just redirect the memories into storage crystals. Since you're here the memories must already be all inside your mind, so it shouldn't be hard to shove them all into crystals like the Ancients did."
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[personal profile] carbungle 2021-07-01 07:33 pm (UTC)(link)
"My body turns to magic when I warp and phase already, and that's through the Crystal's power, so it's not a huge deal that it might absorb me the same way." Even though it didn't hurt when he warped and phased, but sure. Same theory. "You can redirect memories into other crystals?"

The idea that the memories are coming from his head hadn't occurred to him, and that makes him nervous all over again. It would assuage some of the guilt of carrying his own problem by way of the ring, but that also means there's not an easy solution for preventing them from harassing his mind.
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[personal profile] astralera 2021-07-01 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"You can copy memories into crystals, so I don't see why you can't stuff them into crystals without leaving them behind in your head." Mikoto would be a boon to have right now. Her expertise on these matters (or as expert as one can be on lost knowledge) would likely be of more help to Noctis than Era ever could be. "Hades might be able to look into it for you, once he deigns speak to me again."
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[personal profile] carbungle 2021-07-01 07:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"Still giving you the silent treatment, huh." He can't really blame the guy, though it's not ideal. He has doubts that anyone involved would do any better. Hopefully he's not totally isolating himself, because for all his age and knowledge that's pretty stupid and something to easily regret later on.
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[personal profile] astralera 2021-07-01 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"Mm... More that I am giving him his space and he has yet to cross it." Or so she hopes. Everyone is telling her it will just take time, but she hopes he comes around sooner rather than later. "He is responsible for more death than you or I could ever imagine. He felt no guilt because he could not see the Sundered as truly alive, but now he can."

Era frowns, debating whether or not to continue, then decides against it. Narangerel bristles, but for now says nothing, either. Eventually Era speaks again, shifting the topic back to what's most important:

"Did you want to stop talking about the memories for now?"
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[personal profile] carbungle 2021-07-01 09:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Noctis takes note of Era's silence and Naran's body language, and doesn't pry. At her question, he considers a moment but is quick to nod. "Yeah, probably should."

He'd mostly brought it up for her sake, and he'd gotten a slice of what he'd tried to prove. Fingers crossed it was mutually beneficial. But going any deeper is bound to make him feel more stressed about it, and he'd rather just relax while he can; the memories will do their part to stress him out later, anyway. "You gave me some new stuff to think about, so... thanks. Even if it doesn't work out, you helped."

[personal profile] pinkxeno 2021-07-01 09:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[ well, that sure distracts Mina, at least. She nods again and finally with one last squeeze she releases her friend's hand]

Oh, I talk about everything all the time. [ Mina doesn't really have secrets. That's why she isn't coughing up flowers]

[personal profile] pinkxeno 2021-07-01 09:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[ she grins when she feels him hugging her back, humming softly after]

The flowers look nice.


If they weren't covered in your saliva that is. [ now they are kinda gross]
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[personal profile] daikonrose 2021-07-02 06:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Surely she did not deserve a headpat for her sins. Kyoko didn't protest it though, only raising her head to look at Shinji meekly. "... Yeah."

They were both okay somehow, despite everything. And she would just have to hope the trouble would pass. "But all the same, I'll be more careful from now on."
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[personal profile] runs_on_batteries 2021-07-02 07:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"Course not. You've got way too much spunk for that, don't you?" He teased with a chuckle. It was his favorite thing about her and likely the only reason she put up with him.

Wasn't black roses associated with death? He inwardly cringed, but tried to keep up his more put out than disturbed attitude. "No, no. I'm not going to let it win," he joked with one more cough to clear his throat. "Besides, some people like rose flavored things. Rose tea and rose water.." He was not one of those people, which was obvious when he went for his beer again.

"Besides, do I seem like someone who does anything they don't want to?"
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[personal profile] daikonrose 2021-07-02 07:16 pm (UTC)(link)
You really are a pure and honest soul... It's admirable.

[ Kyoko considers herself pretty straightforward most of the time, but she's always thought it was normal to have at least a few things you don't want to talk about. But Mina is better than that! ]

[personal profile] pinkxeno 2021-07-02 10:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Mina isn't entirely sure what to say. She wasn't trained for this yet, so as a hero she has no clue.

But as a friend?

Mina smiles a little, and offers Nico her hands. Mina is a physical person and shows care through gestures like this ]
if you need someone to tell you stuff like that, I'm here. I don't know a lot about this sort of thing, but I will listen if you need to talk to someone.
hedgehogsdilemma: (Keep me in your clouded mind)

[personal profile] hedgehogsdilemma 2021-07-02 10:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Kyoko deserves a headpat because she sincerely didn't want to cause a problem. Everything was an accident, but that's not something she deserves to beat herself up for.

"Even if you aren't," he answers, letting his hand linger for another moment before gently pulling it back, "I don't want to stop being your friend, even if things get tough sometimes."

[personal profile] pinkxeno 2021-07-02 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmm, I don't know about that. [ mina just waves her hand while he rubs the back of her neck while she is still smiling ]

I just think it's easier? I mean... at least i'm not coughing flowers. [ RIGHT. ]
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[personal profile] daikonrose 2021-07-03 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
"You don't," she answered quickly, because it was a very easy question. Forgive her for being blunt; she didn't mean it in a bad way. "You're absolutely the type who only does what he feels like doing. I can't help being a little awestruck," not that she sounded particularly awestruck right now, just a bit deadpan.

"But, you know," she continued, just a touch softer, "if there was anything you did want to say, I surely wouldn't mind listening to it."
Edited (typo) 2021-07-03 04:33 (UTC)
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[personal profile] daikonrose 2021-07-03 05:09 am (UTC)(link)
Kyoko held very still under that kind hand, as long as it stayed on her head, as if the wrong move might startle Shinji into realizing the truth, that actually she was way more trouble than she was worth.

When he finally did draw away, she paused, and then gave a small nod. "... Mm. Let's stay friends, Shinji."
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[personal profile] daikonrose 2021-07-03 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
[ Wow, coming for her life. ]

Yes... that certainly must be nice. You must have a lot less cleaning to do, if you can get through your conversations smoothly.
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[personal profile] hot_handed 2021-07-03 03:53 pm (UTC)(link)
S-shut- Shut up! It ain't like I can help it...

[Still, he doesn't move. He feels like shit. The flowers are more pleasant than some things, he guesses, but it still feels like garbage.]

How come the gods didn't curse you or whatever the fuck is going on?
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[personal profile] runs_on_batteries 2021-07-04 12:33 am (UTC)(link)
Tony breathed a laugh, which made him cough again of course. He kind of loved that answer, but there was a faint deprecating note too. That kind of response could mean all sorts of things. He normally was so confident but there was a small part of him that was just vulnerable enough to wonder..

And right in the nick of time, Kyoko continues before he could spiral and concoct what those reasons might be. Oh, right. She really did care, didn't she? He could laugh this off like he did so many other things. He knew she'd let him.

With a sigh, he decided to sit down and put his back against one of the kitchen counters. Turning his gaze to his beer and then the black rose petal, he confessed. "The fifteenth was my little girl's birthday. She'd just turned five. And.. I haven't been wanting to think about it since things have been going so well here lately and with Gladio."

He looked back at Kyoko. "And because.. I'm not going to see her get any older than when I was taken from my world. I'm about a half second away from dying but.. when I do, everyone else is saved so it's worth it. I hope. But to her.. I don't know."
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[personal profile] runs_on_batteries 2021-07-04 12:47 am (UTC)(link)
Was he having a stroke? What?!

He stared at her for a long moment, completely confused before giving up and just having to go with that uninspired question in his head. "A what? What's a Deerl-" Ah! "No! No, I said 'my dear'. It's a term of endearment, like 'sweetheart' or 'honey'. It's.. you're a kid. That's.. it's normal where I'm from." Ish.

"What's a Deerling?"
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[personal profile] daikonrose 2021-07-04 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
There was a frown at that cough--a small one, but she couldn't help it. Kyoko had hoped that little poke at him would set him at ease, let him know this conversation didn't have to be serious if he didn't want it to. She'd been giving him an out, an opportunity to derail into jokes and banter, so he could avoid the serious stuff without ending their conversation on a tense or awkward note. That path had been open to him, if he wanted to take it.

But if he did feel like airing whatever was troubling him... well, she'd meant what she said about that, too.

"Oh," she breathed. That... was a lot. "I'm sorry," she said softly after a moment, when she'd found her words. "Something like that... I'm sure there's no I could understand it. But... no matter what kind of life you have here, I don't think you should have to deny your ties to home."
hedgehogsdilemma: (See things the right way up)

[personal profile] hedgehogsdilemma 2021-07-05 12:59 am (UTC)(link)
As if she hasn't stuck with him through things that he's certain were definitely more trouble than he's worth. It would be downright awful of him to abandon her over a secret she absolutely needed to keep secret from him, at the cost of their friendship.

"Yeah." Even through all of that, even if he's still curious about what's causing her that much distress, at least they can still be friends. "Let's finish getting breakfast ready."
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[personal profile] daikonrose 2021-07-05 02:12 am (UTC)(link)
She gave another nod, firmer this time. Yes, breakfast, the great unifier. Good. "Right. Kaito will probably be up before very long," she said as she turned back to her cutting board to chop up that spinach, and tried to settle into her usual self.
hedgehogsdilemma: (I'm finally at peace)

[personal profile] hedgehogsdilemma 2021-07-05 02:40 pm (UTC)(link)
"I guess that's true," he relents, leaning gently into the smooch and somehow feeling extra assured about that promise right now. How nice, how very, very nice. "My point still stands, though. You've made me happier than I thought I could ever be, so I'm all yours."

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