![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
Entry tags:
✦ Objective: Remove the Foreign Corruptions
✧ UNIT POWERS ARE OFF
✦ WARNINGS: Emotional manipulation, body mutilation, fighting (optional), potential injury, as well as aspects of survivor’s guilt and suicidal ideation.
✧ Combat is entirely OPTIONAL. Idols will not be able to use their unit abilities inside of her heart, HOWEVER, they will have a set of skills and abilities available to them based on the answers to the survey you did for me. You can view your skills as well as those of your party members here. It is possible to die within the Heart in the case that you do choose to engage with the combat aspects. However, it need not be permanent, there are also several means to revive those who have died within the Heart. Revived or not, dying in the Heart does have effects and consequences.
✦ Actions within the heart may have real effects, both on the True Heart and Serenity herself or the foreign influences that are currently residing there. Positive efforts will help slow the infection. Those actions which may cause Serenity distress however, may weaken the True Heart and allow the foreign influences to take hold more quickly.
✧ You will also have optional access to funds as well as the means to obtain funding reasonably within the Heart’s setting. I am not policing your use of the funds. Just keep your spending within some form of reason. Please do not emotionally bankrupt Serenity.
✦ If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to ask! This is my first time running any format of game in Imeeji, so I don’t expect everything to work perfectly. What’s most important to me is that you all have fun with it. And there are no scores, so-- no pressure!
✧ UNIT POWERS ARE OFF
✦ WARNINGS: Emotional manipulation, body mutilation, fighting (optional), potential injury, as well as aspects of survivor’s guilt and suicidal ideation.
✧ Combat is entirely OPTIONAL. Idols will not be able to use their unit abilities inside of her heart, HOWEVER, they will have a set of skills and abilities available to them based on the answers to the survey you did for me. You can view your skills as well as those of your party members here. It is possible to die within the Heart in the case that you do choose to engage with the combat aspects. However, it need not be permanent, there are also several means to revive those who have died within the Heart. Revived or not, dying in the Heart does have effects and consequences.
✦ Actions within the heart may have real effects, both on the True Heart and Serenity herself or the foreign influences that are currently residing there. Positive efforts will help slow the infection. Those actions which may cause Serenity distress however, may weaken the True Heart and allow the foreign influences to take hold more quickly.
✧ You will also have optional access to funds as well as the means to obtain funding reasonably within the Heart’s setting. I am not policing your use of the funds. Just keep your spending within some form of reason. Please do not emotionally bankrupt Serenity.
✦ If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to ask! This is my first time running any format of game in Imeeji, so I don’t expect everything to work perfectly. What’s most important to me is that you all have fun with it. And there are no scores, so-- no pressure!
[ The haze begins to clear. As you lay on what seems to be a very simple but comfortable bed, you open your eyes to the rest of a small bedroom. The curtains are drawn and yet a small stream of light slips through, allowing you to slowly get your bearings.
As you do, you notice the creeping hints of plant life throughout the room, small blossoms of yellow and white peaking through tiny cracks in the walls and floor, clinging to everything they can get a hold of. In fact, as you look down at yourself, you will see that the yellow variety has crawled up the legs of the bed as well.
They’re trying to get to you. It is not a voice, as much as it is an idea placed directly in your mind. Yet there is a lingering warmth-- a feeling of love and caring coming from the one who put it there.
It’s early morning-- 7 AM, according to the basic clock on the wall next to the bed. But with the hoard of yellow flowers growing around it, you almost have to wonder how much longer it will work.
Looking further around the room will show that the room itself is rather sparsely decorated, if you don’t include the intruding plant life. First you have the bedside table next to you
There is also a desk with a few framed photographs on it -- those have been completely overwhelmed by yellow flowers -- as well as a closet with a uniform hanging on it’s doorknob, all ready to go; neatly pressed and wrinkle-free. That is, if these white flowers were not clinging to it.
When you're ready to leave, the exit is just across the room from the bed. ]
As you do, you notice the creeping hints of plant life throughout the room, small blossoms of yellow and white peaking through tiny cracks in the walls and floor, clinging to everything they can get a hold of. In fact, as you look down at yourself, you will see that the yellow variety has crawled up the legs of the bed as well.
They’re trying to get to you. It is not a voice, as much as it is an idea placed directly in your mind. Yet there is a lingering warmth-- a feeling of love and caring coming from the one who put it there.
It’s early morning-- 7 AM, according to the basic clock on the wall next to the bed. But with the hoard of yellow flowers growing around it, you almost have to wonder how much longer it will work.
Looking further around the room will show that the room itself is rather sparsely decorated, if you don’t include the intruding plant life. First you have the bedside table next to you
There is also a desk with a few framed photographs on it -- those have been completely overwhelmed by yellow flowers -- as well as a closet with a uniform hanging on it’s doorknob, all ready to go; neatly pressed and wrinkle-free. That is, if these white flowers were not clinging to it.
When you're ready to leave, the exit is just across the room from the bed. ]
[ When you step outside the room, you see several other doors line the hallway. But it seems the only way they’re opening is if there’s someone on the inside to open it. You might be able to meet with others, if there are any.
Or if you’re on your own or feeling impatient, you can always press forward. The only way to proceed from here seems to be the stairwell. You have the option of going up to the roof, or down to the main floor. ]
Or if you’re on your own or feeling impatient, you can always press forward. The only way to proceed from here seems to be the stairwell. You have the option of going up to the roof, or down to the main floor. ]
[ Up on the roof, you will get a nice view of the city outside of this building. Your primary view is that of the Central Plaza below. There’s a grand-looking bell at the heart of it all and several buildings alight with activity circled around it. It doesn’t look like there’s a way down from up here though. So your only choice if you wish to proceed is to head back downstairs.
There is, however, a black cat sitting there at the far corner of the roof near the railing. It looks up at you with wide eyes. Perhaps… it would like a fish? ]
There is, however, a black cat sitting there at the far corner of the roof near the railing. It looks up at you with wide eyes. Perhaps… it would like a fish? ]
[ Upon taking the stairs down, you enter what appears to be the common area of this building. If you look to the back corner of the room you will see an odd terminal flashing in the corner as well as a conference table with more than enough seats to accommodate everyone. There is also a bulletin and drawing board-- both are empty, but there are supplies present if you want to make use of them.
Besides this room and the rooms upstairs, you now have access to the kitchen as well as the front door that seems to lead outside. ]
[ Upon exiting the building you find yourself a few steps away from the Central Plaza-- the busiest place in the whole city, arguably. Just looking around you can see at least twenty people. From a distance, it seems like any normal city. Kids are running around playing games while adults travel from one place to another finishing up their shopping.
There are several shops in the surrounding area including the Weapons Shop, GENTEN, and the department store.
If you don’t have any interest in shopping right now, you can travel to several districts from here including Station Street, West Street, East Street, the Entertainment District, and the Government District. ]
[ Once the door shuts, it’s fairly dark in here. It’s a fairly small shop from the front. Most of the space is taken up by storage, behind the counter. From here you can see several weapons on display… swords, staves, guns, tonfa… For those who know their weapons, you can probably tell that they know what they’re doing here. The quality on display is impressive, whether you’re familiar with all the weapon types or not.
A wide variety of weapons can be purchased here. The gentleman in charge isn’t much for conversation but if you need help in deciding what weapon is best for you-- he might be able to give you some pointers. ]
A wide variety of weapons can be purchased here. The gentleman in charge isn’t much for conversation but if you need help in deciding what weapon is best for you-- he might be able to give you some pointers. ]
[ Your fulfilling shopping experience starts here. There are two floors, individual shops keeping their own space. Several different stores here offer clothes, accessories, books-- all kinds of cute goodies. You may notice that a lot of them feature a particular cat creature.
Can you even keep souvenirs? Who knows. But if you like cute things, maybe it’s worth a shot. ]
Can you even keep souvenirs? Who knows. But if you like cute things, maybe it’s worth a shot. ]
[ This place has a little bit of everything-- after all, Orbal Energy is the source of most all technology. So here you’ll find displays of Orbal Cars to your more household devices. Chances are you can’t afford anything here… but you did get a request from one of the employees here. ]
[ Welcome to the Entertainment District! Compared to the other districts, this one is a lot brighter and noisier. Even during the daytime, there are already plenty of people out and about, looking to have a good time. Not all of it seems to be on the up and up-- but at least the people selling that kind of thing seem to know not to target you.
Home to the Millennium Hotel, Arc en Ciel’s theater, and the high stakes, high excitement casino, whatever your idea of fun is, you’re bound to find it here.
...for the right price, anyway. ]
Edited 2021-01-26 01:41 (UTC)
[ In this grand theater, trimmed in gold and decorated in rich, vibrant colors, you will see a neat box office off to the right and several doors ahead leading to the stage and upstairs balcony seating. Another door below is guarded by staff and seems to be the way backstage. Advertisements posted throughout the theater advertise the troupe’s latest show Golden Sun, Silver Moon and the two beautiful women starring in it.
You might also remember that one of the individuals here had sent a request to the terminal earlier on behalf of the troupe. ]
[ This district means business. After all, it is home to City Hall, the Crossbell Police Department’s Headquarters, and the city library. It doesn’t have the same lively atmosphere but it is still a busy place.
Next to City Hall there’s also a blockade, preventing anyone from taking the road that goes further north. ]
[ As soon as you enter the library, you’re greeted by the sight of the Information Desk. Bulletin boards lining the nearby wall include a few quick bits of relevant information, as well as a guide to the library itself and where to find each section of books.
Those categories cover everything from informative and historical topics to more entertaining stories meant to be read for fun. There are also some recommendations for readers who don’t know where they’d like to start. ]
Edited 2021-01-25 22:44 (UTC)
[ As soon as you approach, an unprompted fear will grip you.
And yet-- the device you were given begins to glow. And through it you can feel that something or someone you share a connection with is back there, beyond the barricade. ]
And yet-- the device you were given begins to glow. And through it you can feel that something or someone you share a connection with is back there, beyond the barricade. ]
Edited 2021-01-29 18:10 (UTC)
[ all right, well
here we go with whatever this is. she's going to pick up the framed photographs and yank the flowers off the bedside table, trying the break off the stems.
who are these photographs of, anyway ]
here we go with whatever this is. she's going to pick up the framed photographs and yank the flowers off the bedside table, trying the break off the stems.
who are these photographs of, anyway ]
[ Upon touching the flowers, a harsh, distorted voice rings inside of your head--
D̴͔̼͕͆̓͝e̴͉̼͍̾̈́͠v̸̫̻̙͋͌̕o̵͉̫̿́̈́͜u̴̞͓̙͘͝r̵͕͚̔͘͝......................................................
Cool. Maybe. That's bad.
Of all the plants in the room, the ones here are the thickest and most numerous. All of them are the bright yellow variety, with their dark-colored spots.
There are several photos lined up neatly, despite the plants clinging to them. Yanking the plants off however, makes it clear that these are photos of Serenity with friends, family and coworkers. ]
D̴͔̼͕͆̓͝e̴͉̼͍̾̈́͠v̸̫̻̙͋͌̕o̵͉̫̿́̈́͜u̴̞͓̙͘͝r̵͕͚̔͘͝......................................................
Cool. Maybe. That's bad.
Of all the plants in the room, the ones here are the thickest and most numerous. All of them are the bright yellow variety, with their dark-colored spots.
There are several photos lined up neatly, despite the plants clinging to them. Yanking the plants off however, makes it clear that these are photos of Serenity with friends, family and coworkers. ]
[ ok yeah that seems bad
really bad? really bad.
well, time to rise and shine. is there anything else on the bedside table that looks useful? otherwise she's going to get up and get dressed. ]
really bad? really bad.
well, time to rise and shine. is there anything else on the bedside table that looks useful? otherwise she's going to get up and get dressed. ]
[ The bedside table is full of useful goodies!
On the bedside table there are a few items yet untouched by the flowers, including a device specially fitted for you. Next to the device is a wallet. And underneath both of these items is a neatly folded map of what one would hope is your current location.
As you touch the items, you feel a desire to protect others well up inside you. It’s fleeting, but leaves you with a sense of determination and fulfillment. ]
On the bedside table there are a few items yet untouched by the flowers, including a device specially fitted for you. Next to the device is a wallet. And underneath both of these items is a neatly folded map of what one would hope is your current location.
As you touch the items, you feel a desire to protect others well up inside you. It’s fleeting, but leaves you with a sense of determination and fulfillment. ]
Edited 2021-01-25 23:17 (UTC)
[ that checks out, that's normal.
she puts on the device in whatever way seems sensical, and tucks the wallet and the map in the pocket of... whatever clothes there are available. does the uniform fit? are there other clothes?
does the device seem to do anything currently relevant and if she pushes buttons like a tech-savvy person does it give her instructions? ]
she puts on the device in whatever way seems sensical, and tucks the wallet and the map in the pocket of... whatever clothes there are available. does the uniform fit? are there other clothes?
does the device seem to do anything currently relevant and if she pushes buttons like a tech-savvy person does it give her instructions? ]
Edited 2021-01-25 23:21 (UTC)
[ Opening the device you will see a number of gems already filling it. From the device you can feel yourself welling up with a power you did not have before. It may be wise to keep it with you, whether you intend to get into trouble or not. After all-- the device seems to have a few other functions as well, including call, text, a camera and… Pom! Pom! Party!.
Well, it can’t all be useful.
Immediately, a notification flashes, showing that you have (1) unread message! However, it’s odd-- it doesn’t seem to have a sender listed… like the message itself was programmed into it by the sender. ]
Well, it can’t all be useful.
Immediately, a notification flashes, showing that you have (1) unread message! However, it’s odd-- it doesn’t seem to have a sender listed… like the message itself was programmed into it by the sender. ]
[Well, the flowers are definitely very pretty but they shouldn't be all over the... everywhere.]
Hello?
[No, that doesn't seem to do anything.
[Wednesday pushes herself upright and decides... well, first things first. Before she starts trying to work out what's happening with the flowers, she probably needs to get dressed for the day. She'll go and check out the closet.]
Hello?
[No, that doesn't seem to do anything.
[Wednesday pushes herself upright and decides... well, first things first. Before she starts trying to work out what's happening with the flowers, she probably needs to get dressed for the day. She'll go and check out the closet.]
[ Inside the closet she will see a variety of clothes-- uniforms and a few cute, girlish pieces.
There is also a uniform fit for Wednesday off to the side. ]
There is also a uniform fit for Wednesday off to the side. ]
...hm.
[ well, time to tap the unread message, let's see what that says. ]
[ well, time to tap the unread message, let's see what that says. ]
[ It reads as such: ]
Hope-- I’m sure you’ve already noticed, but things are pretty not great right now. And saying “please don’t worry about me” probably won’t help if you’ve already come this far. I’d rather you didn’t put yourself in any more danger than you had to, but-- since I can’t guarantee you’ll do that… I prepared this for you.
This… is a battle orbment-- the ARCUS II. As you can see it allows you to send messages or call others with them. If there’s anyone else here, you should be able to reach them this way. More than that though, it will allow you to use special abilities that can be used against monsters or other threats.
If you really have to go somewhere… please take it with you. This orbment can only do so much to protect you, but it will allow you to fight back. But those powers won’t work unless you have it with you. But you don’t have to worry about the device itself, they’re built to withstand a lot.
[ If there are any other characters currently in the Heart, you will now be able to use the ARCUS II to contact them -- their contact info has been automatically added to the device’s contact list -- either by call or text. If there is no one else in the Heart, you will not find any contacts on the list and unfortunately will only be able to use the ARCUS II for combat, taking photos or playing games. ]
Hope-- I’m sure you’ve already noticed, but things are pretty not great right now. And saying “please don’t worry about me” probably won’t help if you’ve already come this far. I’d rather you didn’t put yourself in any more danger than you had to, but-- since I can’t guarantee you’ll do that… I prepared this for you.
This… is a battle orbment-- the ARCUS II. As you can see it allows you to send messages or call others with them. If there’s anyone else here, you should be able to reach them this way. More than that though, it will allow you to use special abilities that can be used against monsters or other threats.
If you really have to go somewhere… please take it with you. This orbment can only do so much to protect you, but it will allow you to fight back. But those powers won’t work unless you have it with you. But you don’t have to worry about the device itself, they’re built to withstand a lot.
[ If there are any other characters currently in the Heart, you will now be able to use the ARCUS II to contact them -- their contact info has been automatically added to the device’s contact list -- either by call or text. If there is no one else in the Heart, you will not find any contacts on the list and unfortunately will only be able to use the ARCUS II for combat, taking photos or playing games. ]
Page 1 of 11