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Lost Carnival Mods ([personal profile] ringleaders) wrote in [community profile] lostcarnival2017-06-19 10:10 am

⇨ The Tourist Trap: WEEK 2

Who: Anyone, anywhere in Portland.
When: October 7st - 14th, 2017
Where: Portland area, in the new reality.
What: The week begins as the time of the Animal Fair finally arrives! Meanwhile, the truth of this reality starts to be revealed, and forces both human and celestial alike attempt to take advantage of a rare opportunity.
Warnings: Individually marked!

BY ANY OTHER NAME

Tensions thicken as various supernaturally forces react to the events of the previous week. Something critical is afoot, and it's only a matter of time before things start coming to a head. It's time to find out more about what's happened to this world, and what will happen in its future.


► A NIGHT AT THE FAIR: From the night of the 7th to the morning of the 8th, the Animal Fair is officially in town. There is a top level down below with more information, though you can also RP content from this elsewhere if you wish. The host, who is very likely something called a Wyld Fae (if you discovered that ICly), will be present, but they will only be appearing to you of their own accord and attempting to track them down by force will be ineffective. Just kick back and relax! Fairs are supposed to be fun.

► THORNS IN YOUR SIDE: Culminating in a full fledged attack against the Sanctuary, it would seem that The Rose Queen is declaring war on the changeling population of Portland. Though the vicious attack of thorns against the safe house was eventually stopped, it wasn't without damage, and the black roses that caused it are still popping up around the city and threatening the places where homeless and lost changelings would be likely to congregate. It's obvious now that this is a serious threat - will it ever stop without an intervention?

► HELL ON EARTH: As Anath's march draws near, the first waves of her demons will be entering the city. Primarily acting as scouts and foot soldiers, these demons will be attempting to secure loyalty from the local demon populace, as well as taking out any angels they can manage to catch. It's a level of aggressiveness against heaven's forces that hasn't been seen for years, and it's a foreboding hint of things to come. These demons can be NPCed by anyone, and will mostly be thugs or manipulators who don't know much about Anath's plans but do know that you need to join their side. They are also rowdier than most of the demons in Portland, and are a threat to the innocent mortal populace as well, if they decide to try to get their kicks here.

► THE WIZARD POLICE: The Enlightenment Council seems to have demanded control of the local Circle chapter, and now backup has arrived. These mages are being sent out into the city as if they are a police force, and will be attempting to demand control of various common supernatural areas, as well as questioning community members that they run into. Whatever is going on, it seems to have resulted in the Council instituting what is essentially martial law... of course, not everyone sees any need to heed their demands. If you are a demon, warlock, or other rogue element, expect to be harassed or even attacked by them. These character can be NPCed, and if you need additional information you can ask the mods.
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[personal profile] mirrortide 2017-06-28 12:30 am (UTC)(link)
Lapis Lazuli does her best to deny any and all supernatural things in her life. However, with no one there and no one watching, she's less inclined to be immediately defensive and deny it.

Also, shes the only one home right now, and she's sure that this giant dog that has found its way into her house probably isn't a stray picked up by Lars. Mostly because it's chased her down the street more than enough times. It's a weird dog, and Lapis can't help but think it might be payback for that sign.

But also: There's a giant dog in her apartment.

"Alright, uh, you can't stay here. You have to... leave?" She tries, with absolutely zero forcefulness. Because you just don't fuck with a dog that big, fae dog or not.
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[personal profile] starseedling 2017-06-28 12:33 am (UTC)(link)
The dog just stares at her for a few more moments, before silently approaching, in order to stare at her even more aggressively. Does she stand still long enough for contact?
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[personal profile] mirrortide 2017-06-28 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
... They say you're not supposed to run, because that only makes animals even more inclined to chase you down. Lapis backs up four steps before she realizes that, though it's obvious she's tense.

Mostly she's just wondering if there'll even be time to scream before this dog rips her throat out.

What a way to go. Death by demon fae dog.
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[personal profile] starseedling 2017-06-28 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
She'll be disappointed to discover that doesn't happen, because instead of mauling her the dog just slowly approaches her and just kinda presses his face into her belly, like he's trying to get her attention.

"Ruh," it rumbles at her, but otherwise just stares at her expectantly.
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[personal profile] mirrortide 2017-07-04 12:59 am (UTC)(link)
Fare thee well, internal organs that are probably about to be brutally ripped out. Lapis knew you well. Also, she's trying to decide what the murder scene might look like when everyone finds her body. Will she be half eaten? Or will the dog just maul for the sake of mauling. How far will the blood splatter and will Lars ever realize she knows that he's actually a vampire and that she was just trying to keep normalcy in her life all this time?

These are all questions she has, but thankfully will never have to find out the answer too, because the dog just kind of noses her stomach and while she jolts in surprise and pre-emptive pain reaction, there's no flesh tearing.

There isn't even nibbling.

"Uh." Lapis is still stock still, but she also doesn't speak animal so. What is she supposed to do here? Should she pet this weird dog?
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[personal profile] starseedling 2017-07-04 02:23 am (UTC)(link)
The dog looks unimpressed with the fact that she isn't saying anything useful. He'll wait there for a few more seconds, before bumping his head into her gut a second time.

Failing that, he moves to close his jaw very gently around her hand - not enough to actually do any damage, but enough to start leading her towards the door.
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[personal profile] mirrortide 2017-07-06 09:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Look, she's not going to resist the pulling, but that doesn't mean she has to like it either. One doesn't just simply disrespect a giant, clearly not normal dog.

"Alright! Fine, fine! I'll follow you!"

Man, all she wanted to do was to take off her shoes and throw her bra off somewhere??? Thanks for ruining the best part of her day, weird dog.