idolpro | Wednesday's Heart Game

At first, there is nothing.

And then there’s a voice, saying:

I need your help.

… look, I don’t have time to explain. Hold this.

And something, ready or not, is thrust into your hand. Maybe it’s a pen, or a brooch, or a watch or a phone, or anything at all so long as it’s small enough to hold, and looks too important to lose.

Maybe you try to object, but a small, winged creature wreathed in iridescent sparkles darts into your view, and clasps your hands, and curls your fingers tight about the object in them.

You’re just, the creature says, going to have to trust me. Now: raise your hand, and say:

Power of a Dreaming Star – Metamorphose!!

Maybe you know these tropes, or maybe you don’t.
Maybe you’re about to protest that no, you couldn’t possibly, this is ridiculous and you’ve got the wrong person—

But you can’t resist the call. Nobody ever can.

And then?

Then? It’s not dark any more.

And an awful lot seems to be happening at once.

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[Please imagine something like this, but more ribbons involved and, uh, leg.]

[He goes to look out the window.]

If she's in danger, then I'll do anything I can to help her. How do we get the sun to rise?

Well, more of the same? We need you to bring the light back. First, you'd need to look for cracks - things that don't quite fit, like wrong reflections. Things like that. Then there's the Aspects. They're hanging out there guarding the weak spots. The others got four of them already, but there's more. Defeat them, and you'll bring light to the whole area.

What are the aspects like?

Monsters. They're pretty aggressive. If they're there, you'll know about it.

Okay.

What else do I need to know?

Is there....extras with the outfit change, or just to look like I belong? [Listen, clothes giving weird powers happens sometimes.]

Well, you'll be able to use magic... fly... you can summon me any time you need help, too... that kind of thing. I guess you never saw a magical girl show?

My world doesn't have electricity beyond lightning storms and certain creatures.

...fly?

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You'll need to, to get around.

[EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE]

[Listen, he is always for flying, especially if he doesn't have to be a bird or throw himself off a roof to do it.]

Okay, so what's the magic?

Well, it depends. It's all to do with elements, I think... then there's shadow and light, which don't really count, but... magical girls, I guess?

....I guess I'll play it by ear because I still don't know what a magical girl is beyond girl with magic.

Well, you're most of the way there with that.

All right. Anything else?

Uh... be careful, I guess? Oh, and stick together. You don't wanna run into an Aspect alone.

Okay.

So we should get going then.

Well, after you pick an item.

[She turns back to the school desk. On it are a number of items: a scanner, an hourglass, a lantern, and two glass bottles on chains - one to help with healing and one to aid with stealth.]

The scanner helps suss out danger. If there's something close by that's gonna try to attack, it'll tell you. It's also good for finding hidden objects, if there are any of those. The hourglass turns back time, just for a little, so if you get into a pinch and you're really stuck, you can go back a few seconds and try again. The lantern will light your way to the active trouble spots. The stuff in this bottle will heal you, if you're hurt. And this one's basically a smoke bomb.

[Ooooooh]

....I'm already pretty naturally observant. Would that work well with the scanner, or would it be better to give that to someone else?

Hey, it's up to you. If you're traveling together, it shouldn't make that much difference, right?

It shouldn't, but I have a terrible trend of getting forcibly separated from people in games like these.

[Hm, then again.]

Maybe the hourglass. I'm good at looking, but this would allow for more strategy...

Okay, I--

[She looks back at the table.]

Ah, your friend just took that. And it looks like the heal's gone, too.

[Ah, decisions being made.]

Well, looks like it might be the scanner then.

[Will pick that up.]

Ah, okay. So you'll be heading to the roof, then?

That would be the best place to take a look around, right?

[Putting on this scanner.]

[You obtain the Starlight Scanner, a single pink-purple tinted eyeglass with a silver frame, worn clipped into place over one ear. A small switch on the arm can be toggled to perform an instant scan of the immediate area. Once the scan is complete, the wearer will be alerted to the presence of any hidden items or dangers.

[Can be used once per room. Player must state they are performing a scan. No dice check necessary to succeed.]

Yeah. The light's where the others have already been, but whichever way you go - you'll definitely find something.

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So the roof is still dark. Got it.

[And just in case, might as well scan this room!]

[Because that's what you should do if you have a scanner.]

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