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dreamposts ([personal profile] dreamposts) wrote in [community profile] songerein2022-10-15 05:21 pm

{ haunted carnival | test drive #08 - october 2022 }




HAUNTED CARNIVAL


Full details on everything can be found here, but an important reminder that this event log doubles as our Test Drive Meme and information can be found in this section.

This means any outside characters participating in the log are canonly logged as appearing in Songerein in October and will remain in Songerein from the IC date of October 25 through 31 (this log is forward dated to the 25th). However, outside characters can only thread within this log, so for those seriously considering the game, you are welcome to use non-festival prompts for your toplevels. Anyone who apps in and is accepted will have their character count October as their first time in the game without any disruption, so all content will carry over. Those who do not apply will disappear which should not seem too unusual as people randomly disappear already, however players in game can choose to retcon and pretend a character was never there to begin with if it would be easier; or even think their presence was just a dream.

IMPORTANT! All outside characters MUST have "TDM" in their subject line, even if you might not app. This will help people differentiate those who are already in the game and those who are not.

TDM threads are required for samples. Refer to the Game Info for general information and feel free to toss any questions here. Reserves will open Tuesday, October 25th and Applications will open on November 1st. Our application cycles are bi-monthly so the next cycle after won't be until January.

TDM Toplevel Link Directory (click to view; updated 10/28)
American McGee's Alice - Alice Liddell
Avatar: The Last Airbender - Azula
BlazBlue - Noel Vermillion
Case Study of Vanitas - Vanitas
Dangan Ronpa - Chiaki Nanami
Devil May Cry - Lady
Final Fantasy VII - Cloud Strife
Genshin Impact - Albedo
Genshin Impact - Eula Lawrence
Genshin Impact - Kaeya
Genshin Impact - Razor
Great Ace Attorney - Ryunosuke Naruhodo
Helluva Boss - Blitzø
Helluva Boss - Octavia
Jujutsu Kaisen - Fushiguro Megumi
Kaze Hikaru - Okita Souji
Library of Ruina - Angela
Mikagura School Suite - Yuto Akama
My Hero Academia - Bakugo Katsuki
Octopath Traveler - Ophilia
Original Character - Kate Galloway (Jigoku CRAU)
Original Character - Marie Daenthelm
Original Character - Pauline Bonheur
Persona 3 - Ken Amada
Promare - Lio Fotia
Shadow Hearts: Covenant - Yuri Hyuga
Tales of Berseria - Magilou
Tales of Berseria - Rokurou Rangetsu
Tales of Berseria - Velvet Crowe
Tales of Hearts - Chalcedony Akerman
Tales of Hearts - Hisui Hearts (Aefenglom CRAU)
Tales of the Rays - Baldr
Touken Ranbu - Hizen Tadahiro
Touken Ranbu - Ichimonji Norimune
Transformers IDW - Soundwave
Your Wings and Mine - Shealtiel






I. CARNIVAL FUN



The moment a guest enters the carnival grounds, there is a high chance (read: optional) they will find themselves changed in some way to fit the spooky, haunted atmosphere. Instead of just wearing a vampire costume, the character will actually turn into one. Of course, how much of a transformation varies between complete to partial changes. It should be noted that this is only a cosmetic and ability change—no matter what someone changes into, they won't have any personality changes…unless one of the carnival attendants cast a small enchantment to make it so. Of course this is by chance as well (read: optional).

A. Haunted Food. While there is some standard fare carnival food around, the Haunted Carnival has some unique items with even more interesting effects:
Caramel Apples: Tart green apples dipped in caramel and decorated with chocolate to look like they’re covered in spiders and spider webs. Eating one of these will have the dreamer feeling crafty and industrious, just like spiders themselves often are. Also, the idea of eating bugs (or even other spiders?!) suddenly seems strangely appealing…
Cherry Blood Popcorn: Popcorn drenched in cherry syrup and decorated with candy bones. The combination of sugar and dreamotion energy leaves the eater feeling giddy and cheerful, somewhat in contrast to the gruesome appearance of the treat itself.
Funnel "Brain" Cakes: Funnel cakes colored to look like brains when served. Comes in regular or zombie brain varieties. Eating one makes you feel lethargic and hungry, like the only thing that matters is your next snack fix, but you’re not willing to do much more than shamble toward it.
Mummies in a Blanket: Small hot dogs wrapped in biscuit dough and decorated to look like mummies. After eating this, you may or may not want to wrap yourself into a blanket and take a nap—ideally somewhere dark and spooky.


B. FUN AND GAMES. Mixed in with the food vendors are several booths advertising a variety of carnival games, including but not limited to the ones below.. The prizes you win may or may not be cursed. Best of luck!
NERF Gun Shooting Gallery: Use dreamotion to shoot foam darts from a gun at various ghostly and ghouly targets lined up on a platform. Advanced players may want to try their hand at making the guns shoot other objects. Water? Fire? Glitter bombs? The only limit is one’s imagination.
Ring Toss: A series of witch hats are lined up, and the objective is to toss rings on the hats for points. Did something just peek up from under one of the hats? It’s probably nothing to worry about.
Potion Bottles: A variation of the milk bottles game wherein you throw balls to knock over flasks and beakers filled with strangely-colored liquid. In most cases, the spilled potion is totally harmless. Once in a while, however, it may have some interesting effects on the player and/or the booth itself.
Slime Pit: There’s a giant pit of slime with a sign next to it: prizes within for those willing to get a bit messy! Said prizes range from giant candy bars to random silly toys to skeletal limbs…? Oh that belongs to the skeleton having fun in the pit, they might want it back.



II. ATTRACTIONS



A. Hall of Mirrors. A classic maze of mirrors that are usually filled with special effects to make one's reflection look distorted. In the beginning the distortions are more humorous, making one look super skinny or extremely curvy. However, the deeper one goes, the reflections begin to look a bit…strange. The mirrors begin to reflect the "worst" side of an individual, but in a more embarrassing manner. When they first wake up in the morning, having a bad hair day, dressed poorly, being lazy on the couch—mostly benign things that would be embarrassing to show others. But there are some that may reveal one's darker self they wish to hide from others and are forced to face—especially when the reflections will step out and follow the original until the end of the maze. They won't do anything, just follow silently like a shadow, but even that may be taxing for anyone, especially if others see. The reflection must either be pushed back into an empty mirror, or it will disappear on its own when exiting the building.

B. Wild Carousel. The creatures on this carousel are not just colorful painted steeds but are more frightening in nature and looking more undead than living. Skeletal horses, direwolves, fanged deer with bloody horns. What makes this ride truly terrifying, however, is that the creatures are alive, restrained only by the pole stuck through them. But there are times when they manage to break free, causing havoc as they run through the park. The only good news is they don't attack, instead aiming for the carnival food as if hungry. Either hang on or help capture them back!

C. Cirque du Souleil. Near the center of the carnival is a large circus tent, and it boasts a variety of shows that are death defying, terrorific, and guaranteed to make everyone scream in fright and awe. The usual acts are available to see: acrobatics, musical performances, theatrical skits, and using ghostly steeds to ride through the large arena. But what makes this circus unique is that all the performers are capable of separating their soul from their physical body, similar to astral projecting or dreamwalking outside of dreams and being visible to all. And now they're asking for volunteer pairs to either participate in a more simple act such as an acrobatic stunt on the swings or tight rope…or eat a special candy that will allow them to have an out of body experience via dreamwalking outside. The only "flaw" is their dreamwalking form will tend to float up to the top of the tent, so their partner who hasn't eaten the candy has to tether them via dreamotion to get through some simple obstacles. No worries, the professionals will help return the soul if they get lost.

D. Spinning Bumper Cups. A combination of the classic bumper cars and spinning cups rides, this attraction has its riders in skull shaped bumper cars that will randomly spin. Riders have the ability to fire off "pumpkin bombs" at the others, which will splatter pumpkin goop to slow down their car. It will also make the car spin for a few rotations. Dreamotion will also help boost the speed, stabilize a spinning car faster, and make the pumpkin bombs more explosive. Just be careful—the barrier around the arena is made of bones and therefore quite brittle. It's not unusual to see a car spin out and lose control driving through the carnival grounds. Stop the runaway car and bring it back! Or shoot people with pumpkin bombs.

E. Ferris Wheel. Ah, the ferris wheel, a gentle ride that elevates one high in the air to allow them to see the sights below, in this case the entire carnival grounds and the surrounding areas like the bordering forests, the Observatory, and the edge of Reverein. However, as with everything in this carnival, the ride is not always so gentle. There are times when the entire ride accelerates to a faster pace, causing the (fortunately) enclosed cabins to rock dangerously as it rotates around. There are times when it keeps going, not letting anyone off until three rotations. And then there are times when the top half of the cabin disappears, exposing the riders to the cooler winds. Fortunately handle bars will appear they can hold onto, but no seat belts. Enjoy the view?

F. Other Rides. There are plenty of rides and attractions at the carnival, too many to list all of them here. A roller coaster, tower drop, gravitron, bungee jumps, pendulum ship—whatever one might think exists, it's there in all its twisted nightmare glory. One thing they all have in common is the more fear and thrill and screams generated, the faster they go. Just hope the ride doesn't stall and get stuck…



III. HAUNTING CLUES



Although the main purpose for these prompts is to find the clues, anyone is free to use them for general use and not focus on getting the clue. For those who do participate, we'll be asking for thread during our Activity Check! Those who are TDMing regardless of application can also have their threads counted by commenting to this thread and following the directions.

#1. Haunted Dollhouse. There is a special building called the Haunted Dollhouse. It's similar to a haunted house, however this attraction is filled with moving porcelain dolls that will try to scare and chase those who enter (it's quite likely some members of the newly added Porcelain Town have volunteered to help). Sometimes, those who enter are cursed into a doll and are now vulnerable. They are also not always able to move on their own will. This is not great as sometimes the dolls kind of…malfunction and will actually become aggressive. The weapons they wield are also not props, so that's a problem. However, they are small and can only inflict minor wounds and can be easily taken out.

The main clue here is "Villains!' I shrieked. 'Dissemble no more! I admit the deed! Tear up the planks! Here, here! It is the beating of his hideous heart!" To help both those who have turned into dolls as well as get the clue, everyone has to find the right place where some candied hearts are hidden. Fortunately the "blood trail" (it's raspberry syrup) will help lead them to the right place.

#2. Abandoned House. A little away from the main attractions there is a run down house surrounded by trees…and a lot of ravens. A raven with red eyes will guide those who dare or wish to face a lost loved one to the house. Inside it's just filled with faceless busts and empty paintings, but soon they are filled with the images of those lost ones. It could be a person, pet, thing, but they are there, just staring. Only the eyes and mouths move, and what the person hears are their insecurities and fears related to how they lost whatever they see. Anyone else will either see the original blanks or their own personalized images.

The main clue is "And the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting // On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door // Back into the chamber turning, all my soul within me burning // Shall be lifted – nevermore". To get out of this house, they have to first look for the bust that has the red eyed raven on it. This will be tricky as there will be many ravens with different colored eyes. Once they do, there will be a small picture frame. They must manifest one or more of the images they are seeing and capture it into the frame. This is simply done by waving it like a net, but the manifestation can move around. This can be as easy or difficult as a player wants, and how affected the character is from what they see and hear can also be a factor. The more affected they are, the easier it is to manifest but difficult to capture. The less affected, it will be more difficult to manifest as they have to tap into that raw fear, but will be easier to capture.

#3. Hay Bale Maze. Just outside of the circus tent is a large hay bale maze with the hay…looking as if it's seen much better days. It's filled with spooks that like to jump scare maze goers or bodiless limbs that reach out to grab, but aside from that it's harmless. Except for one particular figure.

The main clue is "Who dares?" he demanded hoarsely of the courtiers who stood near him --"who dares insult us with this blasphemous mockery? Seize him and unmask him --that we may know whom we have to hang at sunrise, from the battlements!" There is a red clad figure wearing a skull mask. He will randomly bust through the hay walls and engage maze goers into a fight. Those who are incapable will flee in terror while the figure will chase, which will be a pretty good clue as to where he is. Once engaged, any weapon and dreamotion can be used at their disposal and the challenge is to just simply best him in a fight (not to the death). Striking the figure even once will earn a victory and the skull mask will be granted.

#4. Musical Catacombs. For a bit more lighthearted fun, there is an underground catacombs that is filled with tombs. Some of them have actual skeletons and ghosts sleeping in them, but they won't harm anyone if bothered. Just be a bit cranky, maybe throw a bone. At someone's head. Down here it's quite lively, filled with music, dancing, and a lot of alcohol. Minors will only get sparkling juice.

The main clue is "'Ha! ha! ha! — he! he! he! — a very good joke, indeed — an excellent jest. We will have many a rich laugh about it at the palazzo — he! he! he! — over our wine — he! he! he!' // 'The Amontillado!' I said." One of the games is a dancing game where the tombs will light up a certain color and participants have to properly hit the correct corresponding floor panel (basically a music rhythm/DDR themed game). Should they make a perfect score, one of the tombs will open and have a crusty wine bottle in it. It has competitor and co-op mode.

lestray: (shock)

[personal profile] lestray 2022-11-14 06:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[Gina looks towards him and sees him laying still, unresponsive. Panic, fear, worry fills her.]

Beat?! Beat, wake up-

[From a sitting position, Gina urgehtly tries to scamper towards him-

-And then it happens. She immediately backs away in an attempt to clear the splash zone! Her face twisting to disgust.]


Ugh!! Quit that! It's disgustin'!!
itsgunnabe_mei: (no man no cry)

[personal profile] itsgunnabe_mei 2022-11-14 06:52 pm (UTC)(link)
WE'VE BOTH BEEN DRUGGED?!

[ Indeed, this is not making her any calmer. Even her cosplay tail and ears are sticking up straight, like that of a hissing cat. ]

That's the worst kind of prank! We've got to warn people before someone gets hurt!
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[personal profile] startraveler 2022-11-14 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[Aether shakes his head.]

At fist it was, but... everyone has been very understanding and I'm grateful for that.

[He presses a hand to his chest.]

Thank you, Albedo. I know I can count on you... And if you ever need anything else, don't hesitate to ask me either.

[...Unless... it's about spiders, but he hopes Albedo forgot about that by now!!]
judoflipped: (Default)

[personal profile] judoflipped 2022-11-15 02:03 am (UTC)(link)
[he shrugs, looking up at the sky now.]

I held up the sky once.

[is he just pulling her leg or being legit...who knows!!]

Nothing shocks me anymore.
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[personal profile] songbird_slayer 2022-11-15 02:45 am (UTC)(link)
Mm? Well, alright.

[Sometimes you must throw hands to get your man! But that is talk for another time. Right now, they must DANCE.]

Oh, I see an extra set of buttons here. Can two play at once? I'd like to give it a go.
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[personal profile] starshower 2022-11-15 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
Mm.

[She gives him a nod.]

I tried having the dogs sniff something out, but they can't pick up anything. And when they think they have, turns out it's just another limb.

[And with the way she shrinks and deflates at that, it's no secret that the option is out of the question. Even Aerona and Idris both whimper in response and tap their front paws with worry.]

I wonder if there's a way to draw him out? Some kind of dreamotion, maybe... I'd rather be done with this maze as soon as I can be...
starshower: (temp 290)

[personal profile] starshower 2022-11-15 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh. She (and I) just got the pun.]

I guess so! Looks like they might've been hidden before... maybe someone found them and was nice enough to leave them out for others to find?

[Because that's what she would have done if it were her.

She picks one up and tilts her head as she reads it aloud.]


... "Eat me"?
daemonise: (WFdHOOw)

[personal profile] daemonise 2022-11-15 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
We'll see about that. It's an uncharacteristic amount of glitter, even for a fairy.

[Did she just deliver a little jest in the most deadpan way? She did.

But already, Velvet is rummaging through the bags of food that she's been hauling around with her, counting out the number of wrapped up snacks she has to give out. Well, she can always go back and grab more. It's not like the vendors were shy about giving it all away.

And when she gives an approving nod at her small haul, there is something notably softer about her expression as she looks thoughtfully around their immediate area.]


The games'll be a good place to start. Plenty of kids around there who'll probably love the snacks.
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[personal profile] daemonise 2022-11-15 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
[While he may not be so covered in slime, she certainly is. And when he finally lifts her out of it, she takes in a deep, deep gasp of air and shakes some of it off herself so violently that she splashes him in the face with some.

Ugh, gross! It's so heavy and gooey and it's gotten everywhere, including places it shouldn't!]


Then why did you do it?
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[personal profile] daemonise 2022-11-15 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
[This poor man tending to the booth is just trying to do his job, and there are people who were waiting in line now slowly stepping away from it as they hear what Velvet has to say. Not that she cares—she's not invested in this man or this booth at all, but she is very invested in making Magilou squirm.

Why isn't there a game like that???]


And how are you going to do that? Who knows...

[As she slowly picks up one of the rings to nonchalantly inspect it.]

Maybe that's why the other witches were melted.
lethechained: (Partners in Crime)

[personal profile] lethechained 2022-11-15 04:30 am (UTC)(link)
It must be. And I agree with what you said before. [ What she heard from a distance, that is; ] If this is someone's idea of a joke, it's not very funny.

[ Then again, the things that happen around Reverein tend to be frustrating to her as often as they are enjoyable, so perhaps it's just par for the course.

In any case, Naminé's expression is subtly cautious as she nods to Roxas's 'me?' her eyes searching his. If he realizes the extent of the danger, though, he takes it well; and even if he doesn't, his attempt to comfort her works handily enough. Her own fingers tighten their grasp an equal amount in warm response, her features brightening. ]


Okay. [ Her response is breathy, relieved. Even if their safety isn't technically guaranteed by his word, she certainly feels a lot better about it. ] We'll look after each other, then.

[ Speaking of which; casting a glance around - trying to skip her gaze over her double as neatly as possible - Naminé remarks with her free hand lifting to point, ]

I've already been this way, so... maybe it's that direction?

[ Fortunately for her, she's got a pretty good memory. Between the two of them, surely they can find a path to the exit. ]
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[personal profile] monoceroscaeli 2022-11-15 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
[There's an excited glint in his eye at the mention of their fight. It's interesting to him that someone like Albedo, who concerns himself with alchemy, would also be willing to have a spar with him. Not all researchers are fighters- he'd dare say a lot of them aren't- so now he's even more excited to see how Albedo fights.]

I hope you do; it'll make it all the more worthwhile.

[He says with a smile on his face, his hand finding his hip. It'll be fun, he's got a feeling.]

But for now, I think it's time to go our separate ways. It's been quite a day for me, so I hope you don't mind if I seek out something a little more...relaxing.
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[personal profile] b_a_n_g 2022-11-15 02:52 pm (UTC)(link)
"But he said more than expected about his carnival, and while there were plenty of questions, it seems like we might be able to obtain answers easier with a bit of pressure and asking the right questions," he remarked. Of course, he wasn't going to ask now, not with the pair of them on their second official date. He'd forego his usual curiosity to have answers to spend time with 76.

He and Jack had an advantage with all of their combat training that not even whatever this game was going to require of them would stop how well they could do. And there was definitely a familiarity with a firing range and doing it close to 76. A little dreamotion and things got even more interesting.

"As if we need more stuffed animals in the place. You've been collecting so many already," he reminded, not that he would deny that he did have a vested interest in getting 76 a gift. He might complain, but he was still very much into doing this full on.

His next shot should be indication enough as black smoky tentacles emerged from the bolt to smash through other targets around it. He experienced a small ripple of encouragement from within, basking in the sensation.
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[personal profile] b_a_n_g 2022-11-15 02:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[Reaper's face might be hidden behind a mask, but his amusement was on full display as he watched Eustace totter inside the new area. He followed, overtaking the toy companion within two strides and moving around to one of the new rooms.]

Perhaps you should ride on a shoulder or foot when you're walking around. It might speed you up some.

[It was also a gesture he considered only children doing.]
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[personal profile] steadypulse 2022-11-15 03:01 pm (UTC)(link)
"Probably said exactly what he wanted to say, too- so we only got as much as he already planned," and that was that; at least it was what 76 was going to leave it at. He'd been moving around the edges to eavesdrop enough since this place arrived and... it didn't hurt to focus on something more personal for once in his life. Right? Easy as it could be to fall into that habit again it just wasn't good for him, was it.

At least there were plenty of targets, which meant they could make a good competition out of this carnival game. Dreamotion a nice spice and a little practice like this didn't hurt either. Make a show of it and enjoy something strangely familiar.

His nose wrinkled behind his mask. "At least their just from the flower festival," even if there were still some games that stuck around after. Would something of this carnival remain in someway, too? That was a thought. "Think you'll add to it for once?" It was a playful and competitive jab, a bit of that warmth hanging to his voice.

That next hit target of 76's froze solid once the NERF dart hit, only to explode in something of an electrical smash that took out a few close to it. There was a little chill he could feel to his joints, but it soon warmed over as if nothing there.
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[personal profile] mysophobic 2022-11-15 04:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Shigeru nods slowly as he also seems to be getting more and more cautious as time goes on. He can see glowing eyes and black inky tendrils before he looks away pointedly, trying to not have his sights linger too much. ]

But they're just reflections, right? They can't actually do anything to us... [ Right?! ]
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[personal profile] mysophobic 2022-11-15 04:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Shigeru immediately jumps into action upon seeing Tifa's movements. He'll dash forward at a speed that's clearly borderline inhuman, as he drives his shield right into the strange masked figure. Knocking it forward and allowing him to use his sword to swing it forward, the tip just grazing the mask enough to send it flying upward into the air. He'll look to Tifa to grab it as the figure spins around to knock Shigeru away again, but his shield takes the brunt of that impact. He's still sent flying backward but he'll use his sword to dig into the ground and steady himself. ]
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[personal profile] mysophobic 2022-11-15 04:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He knows that it was at Venti's behest but it still makes him feel...awkward. He doesn't like hurting others of course, but the fact that the pain made the other feel good was just as bad?! ]

I don't...really know what it is either. I'm feeling better...still a little thirsty, but it's not as bad as before.
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[personal profile] judoflipped 2022-11-15 05:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Hey!

[Percy darts forward in front of Beat, holding the now full sized riptide.]

Pick on someone your own...er...face!

[he winces because of how lame that sounded, but he's not going to think about it that hard because instead he swings at the twin.

it passes through harmlessly.

Percy staggers back, before he kicks the twin version of himself back into the mirror, hoping to shatter some of them and also get this guy off his tail.

without even turning around, Percy waves to Beat, motioning for him to keep moving forward.]


Let's get out of here!
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[personal profile] judoflipped 2022-11-15 05:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[Percy sighs. it'd be too easy he supposes, if Annabeth were hanging around right after he got there.]

Alright. If you see someone like that, can you tell her Percy's looking for her?

[hey at least he's okay now that he got all the giggles out.]

I don't think I got your name, though.
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[personal profile] itsgunnabe_mei 2022-11-15 06:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Phew! Yes, let's get back to the original subject! ]

Of course! The best way to play is with someone else! That way, you're totally in sync!
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[personal profile] starshower 2022-11-15 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[There's a loud CRACK! when Sanji's kick meets the ghoul's mask. The force is enough to send him reeling backwards further into his flaming cowl, and when Tifa looks up, the mask is flying up into the air, high above the walls of hay.

She's about to call Sanji's attention to it, but she isn't given any time to do so. The ghoul zips out from between them and takes to the air, a bony, skeletal hand snatching the mask, and with a cackle that ripples through the air and sends a dreadful shiver up Tifa's spine, he... takes off into the night...?

Flames are still billowing around her fists and she watches, almost a little dumbfounded, as it disappears.]


What in the world—!?
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[personal profile] zomboii 2022-11-15 09:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oh gosh, Hythlodaeus?? He is officially full of happy butterflies and feelings. Both hands come up over his chest to hold it, and it's with belated realization that he has to take them off to sign.

He shakes his hands, giddy.

"Yes! Here are cards," he says, pulling a deck of them wrapped with an elastic band out of his coat. He holds them out with both hands, eager to see what Hythlodaeus thinks. He's been working very hard on his vocabulary and reading--he hopes Hyth is proud of him. Maybe he'll even praise him...! ]
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[personal profile] zomboii 2022-11-15 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He is 1000% vegetarian, even if he doesn't know what that is. NO MORE MEAT EVER AGAIN until it causes him some issues down the line...oops.

He likes that idea, though. Learning from your mistakes so you can do better.

"You learn good!" He's quick to assure Toge of that. "You Sign good too. I happy for you. You fix mistake."

And of Toge can do that, so can he. ]
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[personal profile] zomboii 2022-11-15 09:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, he'll have fun alright. He's not done ring toss before, but he has played 'knock the bottle down with a ball' and 'pop the bubbles'.....so this is basically the same thing, right? Smack the poles down with the rings!!

That is how he approaches this game the minute they get started. Overhand throws everywhere!! ]