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Entry tags:
- !event,
- adrien agreste,
- aerith gainsborough,
- alastor,
- anastasia romanova,
- angel dust,
- barok van zieks,
- black raisin cookie,
- futaba sakura,
- gabriel agreste,
- general nuadha,
- hermes,
- husk,
- iris wilson,
- iroh,
- isabela madrigal,
- kratos aurion,
- maedhros,
- najaran,
- naminé,
- pauline bonheur,
- ryunosuke naruhodo
{ spring cleaning }
SPRING CLEANING
Dust bunnies are invading Reverein but it's a lot more chaotic than one might think, especially when it's affecting dreams. There are additional opt-in "quests" that players can sign up for that are outside of this log. More details on everything can be found here. We may request any thread submissions for certain prompts during AC.
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I. INVASION
A swarm of dust bunnies has appeared from out of nowhere and are stampeding through Reverein. While the bulk of it will happen within the first week, a few groups will come and go throughout the rest of the month, with quite a few lingering around, hidden within nooks and crannies and beneath furniture, and leaving behind a lot of dust.
A lot of dust.
Some helpful cleaning fairies will bestow special maid and butler outfits for people to wear to help combat the situation. All voluntary this time, but they do recommend it as they will grant extra cleaning skills and abilities to the wearer.
A. Dust Bunnies. The dust bunnies are everywhere, and while they themselves are harmless, they are an easily frightened bunch and also quite fragile. They are made entirely of dust, of course, so just a little push is enough to get them on their way. They are tiny, about an inch tall, so be careful and do not hit them! Doing so will cause them to explode and leave a giant layer of dust guts behind.
🥕 A tasty treat. One safe way to lure out the little dust bunnies is using real carrots. They need to be cut up into small pieces so they can better eat them.
🕳️ Not so holesome. Unfortunately, one other destructive thing these dust bunnies will do is bite holes through various fabrics and wood. This is their attempt to "burrow" through wherever they are and create homes. Thus while the ones just traveling straight through won't be a problem, the ones that think under the bed might be a comfortable new home may be a bother.
💥 Surprise blast. The bunnies are easily spooked and as a defense mechanism, they will explode to cake the threat in dust. However, in this situation they will reform themselves and are not harmed. The dust that is created in this situation will be hard to clean off and will require water and soap. Not only that, it will make the affected drowsy and confused for a while, acting as if they are drunk.
🐇 Big Bunny. If they are feeling really threatened, the dust bunnies will come together and form one giant form. They're still pretty weak and can't cause much damage, so it's more of a "puff up and scare" tactic. However, they will leave more dust and if that form explodes, well. That will be a lot of dust.
B. Elite Maids and Butlers. While not everyone is wearing them, many denizens of Reverein have decided to try on the outfits and are actually enjoying utilizing their newfound cleaning prowess as they not only clean their own homes and business, but the streets around them as well. However, while most keep their usual state of mind, some may get a little too into the role. Armed with brooms, feather dusters, cloths, and sponges, they will leave everything ✨sparkling✨ clean.
🧹 Sweep it away. Whether it's directing the magical brooms that can sweep on their own or wielding one in hand, those with a broom may be a bit overzealous in their sweeping. Not only will they be going after dust and dirt, they will be trying to sweep away anything that looks even slightly dirty. Even people.
✨ This does not spark joy. In a similar vein, when it comes to clutter and meses, those in the outfits will be very quick to try and get rid of anything that doesn't hold much value. While most of the time it's practical, everyone has their own particular criteria. Which can be a problem when someone tries to put their preferences on someone else, so be careful as some may just barge into someone else's home and try to throw away things that shouldn't be.
🤵 Here to serve. Others may feel inclined to find a "master" or "mistress" to "serve," whether it be helping clean or even preparing tea and snacks. They will be loyal to a fault to those they choose, and sometimes that choice may just be completely impulsive with no reason—even if they don't know them.
C. Sweepies. The Orkilins have provided automatic vacuum cleaning robots called "Sweepies" that will roam around and suck up all the dust and dirt and then self-incinerate the dust in their bins to empty it out. They're still prototypes, so there may still be problems, but it's still better nothing at all, right? …Right?
🤖 Suck it. The Sweepies are meant to only stay on the floor and suck up the dust, however, their sensors can malfunction and they'll start climbing up walls or getting into other areas they aren't supposed to and try to vacuum up other items. Try and stop them!
🚨 Stuck. When a Sweepie is stuck, it will blare out a very loud, annoying alarm that will continue until it gets unstuck. Sometimes they are easy to find, other times they may be in some random location. Like the roof.
💨 Explosive Dust Bombs. The Sweepies the Orkilins have provided are unfortunately sucking up the dust bunnies which means disaster when they inevitably explode inside them, destroying not only the device but creating a dangerous "dust bomb" that can halfway fill an entire room. Stop the sweepies before they can suck up the bunnies!
🤺 Versus Maids and Butlers. There may be a sense of hostile competition against the Sweepies that are whirring about town by those wearing the maid and butler outfits, and whenever one malfunctions they will be quick to deal with it—by trying to break it. Try and stop those who are being too aggressive towards the automatic vacuum cleaners.
⚔️ Versus Sweepies. As if inspired by the fights, some have decided to "arm" the Sweepies with various objects and set them up for mock fights. Whether real weapons are used… Well, that's up to the person. There might even be some kind of back alley fighting ring that starts up as people take these devices and try to modify them. Either join them or stop them.
D. Pruning Nightweeds. Out in the Wildlands, remnants of Nahida's dreamscape still linger, the excess nostilium affecting various plants and corrupting them, and the fae have decided to call them "nightweeds." Fortunately the amounts are small so they aren't too much of a threat, but they need to be taken care of before they do become one.
🥀 Wilted. There are notable patches of wilted greenery both right outside in the Reverein fields and all around the Wildlands with it lessening the further out one goes. The affected plants will have notable black splotches, some completely black and dried up. One can either cut them, pull them, or even try to heal them by purifying them with dreamotion.
🩺 Ailing animals. Some animals have eaten the corrupted plants and need to be found for treatment. Fortunately most will just have indigestion, and the fae have provided some special cakes that can be given to the animals to eat that will help clear up the nostilium.
☣️ Do Not Eat. The fae are, of course, worried that some animals or other fae are deliberately eating the infected plants to increase their own nostilium levels. While some may be able to handle it without much effect, this still poses a risk of them turning noctaere. Find and dissuade or stop them by any means necessary. Just beware the more violent fae and animals as they will likely not be so willing.
E. Dream Cleaning. Dreams will also be affected by the dust bunnies, only they will have the nightmare dust bunnies passing through. Like the other dust bunnies they are harmless, but they affect the dreamer by leaving their dreams foggy and muddled. Cobwebs will form and appear in every dream, and this "effect" will remain until either time passes or they are cleaned out of the dream. This "foggy" mindset will carry over even when awake, leaving those affected a bit dazed, confused, and more likely to daydream. They may also feel more tired since their dreams are not so clear. Best way to help is to enter their dreams via dreamwalking and use dreamotion to "clean" whatever dust, cobwebs, or whatever kind of corruption or fog that is in the dream. For those who are interested in chasing the nightmare bunnies, sign ups can be found here.
Dream Uncleaning
Hopefully though, the birthday gift he'd been working on would be able to help with both the gloom and the sleep deprivation. Of course it was a bit late for his birthday now- thanks to first the time loop and subsequent Dreamscape crisis, then to their ongoing battle with the dust bunnies-, but hopefully it would still help cheer him up a bit. When Adrien came down that morning, he would find Gabriel setting out a simple breakfast of tea and pastries on the thankfully dust-free dining table. "Good morning, Adrien," he said, though he suspected it wasn't an especially good one for Adrien.
Paid ran outRe: Dream Uncleaning
He yawned, pulling himself as close to together as he could. "Morning..." he mumbled as he made his way to a seat and slumped down into it. H put his arms on the table and buried his head in them.
He wasn't even sure why he bothered to get out of bed if he was this tired. But some how he didn't want to go back.
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He set a cup of tea and a fruit-filled pastry within easy reach for Adrien. "Rough night again?", he asked. "I've noticed that you don't seem to be sleeping well lately."
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He cleared his throat slightly. "I... actually have something else that may help with that then," he said. He then opened up the cupboard where he'd temporarily tucked it away to keep it out of sight and pulled out a smallish, simple white box. It was relatively flat and rectangular and tied with a dark blue ribbon, and after a hesitant moment, he offered it to Adrien. "I realize that it's a bit late, but given everything that's been going on, I haven't had the chance to finish it until just recently. So... happy belated birthday, Adrien."
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It was his birthday? When was that? Did.... they even have calendars in dreams?
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"I had planned to finish it and give it to you shortly after the flower festival, but well... needless to say more urgent matters came up that disrupted those plans. And since then we've both had to deal with these dust bunnies and the various issues they've been causing, which delayed things even further. I'm just glad they didn't find it and chew on it before I got the chance to put the finishing touches on it."
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"September..." he mumbled finally.
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He looked down at the gift box still in his hand before offering it again somewhat sheepishly. "Well... whether or not it's actually your birthday, I still hope you enjoy the gift."
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A tear ran down his face. Than another. He pulled the scarf close to his face breathing in against it as he started to shake. It was as though his father were here, both his actual father and this version of him. Both in the same scarf. Home and here.
He buried his face in the material as his shoulders shook and more tears fell. Emotions swirled in him. It was like something was breaking, but like something was repairing at the same time. His father was gone but his father was here. But he wasn't but he was....
It was pain and healing at the same time. It was grieving mixed with hope. Love with pain. It was as though strong conflicting emotions were merging and blending, becoming something whole and new that he didn't have words for. Maybe later he would. But for now all he could do was feel.
Feel... and cry.
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