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lostcarnival2017-06-19 10:10 am
ringleaders) wrote in lostcarnival2017-06-19 10:10 am
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- !event,
- @portland,
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- carly nagisa,
- doll,
- ginko,
- gongenzaka,
- greg universe,
- john childermass,
- joker,
- jonathan strange,
- julien delacroix,
- lambert,
- marinette dupain-cheng,
- miko nakadai,
- papyrus,
- pearl,
- renzo shima,
- rita mordio,
- sans,
- steven universe,
- taako,
- tallisibeth (scout),
- the psiioniic,
- yotsuba tamaki,
- yūya sakaki
⇨ 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!
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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"The what squad?" He can't just say something like that and not expect Lambert to zero right in on it.
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"But before I did, they mentioned someone called 'Anath'," he shakes his head, "But that's a story for another time. Who are those ones? They're disruptin' the peace."
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At this exact moment, though, when he happens to glance out the window again, his brow furrows. "Some of them came in yesterday to talk to the boss. They've been hanging out there since." And bothering customers that step off the premises. Zangetsu himself will be a likely victim when he's finished his coffee of death.
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"To the cat witch, huh..." he says, not really phrasing it like a question. "Since yesterday? And just... hanging out there, bothering people. Sounds like they need to be shown the door. The one with the sign that says 'no loitering'."
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It's not even a surprise this guys knows his boss is a witch. Lambert has found himself increasingly less surprised by anything.
"She told the rest of the employees to leave them alone," he says, finally. Pointedly. He shrugs, with exaggerated slowness, gaze drifting back to the men outside and to Zangetsu again. "But they are an eyesore."
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Marmaroth was a weirdo, Zangetsu concluded.
"Izzat so. Well, you know. I'm not an employee," he says, standing up and rolling his neck to crack it. "Watch my stuff for me. I'll bee-ar-bee."
He doesn't give Lambert time to contemplate the act of someone saying "BRB" outloud in public, because he heads for the door and confidently approaches the men, apparently striking up polite conversation. He then gestures to an alleyway next to the cafe.
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On his part, Zangetsu will find the men suspicious at his approach, but the desire for information and an overconfidence in numbers outweighs any sense. They've had so little cooperation (funny thing, apparently supernatural creatures aren't at all interested in being interrogated!) that someone actually approaching them of their own accord is too good to pass up. So they'll follow Zangetsu to the alleyway he directs them to, passing out of Lambert's field of vision.
Well. He wonders how that's going to turn out.
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But jail was a real thing and also a problem, so....
As for how it turns out, well... any supernatural within three blocks will know something is going down. And the cats. The cats know, too. Because as soon as Zangetsu gets the men into the alley, there is a blinding, brilliant white light. Then there is a sound, a sound that sends most of the cats skittering for cover. A sound that the normal humans in the cafe, and nearby, can't hear. It's a sound like rusty machinery, nails on a chalkboard, squealing tires, and an off-key, cacophonous horn section all at once. It is quite unpleasant, but not unbearable. At least, not for those who are not the target.
The men scream and run from the alleyway, holding their hands to their eyes and ears, which are bleeding slightly. One of them runs smack into a light post. Another trips on a bench and smacks his head on the sidewalk.
Then, as if nothing had happened at all, Zangetsu walks back into the cafe with a serene smile on his face, and takes a seat back at his table. He turns his smile to Lambert.
"I told them to take a hike."
this tag cracked me up so bad
Is that likely to get them in trouble? Possibly. Does Lambert really care? Not particularly. So when Zangetsu comes back inside, Lambert gives him a shitty grin to match that serene look. They'll probably be back tomorrow, but for today?
Rather than say 'thanks,' he nods at Zangetsu's drink. "You want another one of those? On the house, this time."
gotta bring in some of that bleach comedy 8]
"Oh hell yeah, I do."
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(Or, well, slides into whichever chair puts him closest to facing the angel, if he's on the floor.)
"You were talking about fighting demons, earlier," he says, cautiously. Since the distraction's gone now, presumably Zangetsu can be pressed into sharing his insight, though he keeps his voice low so it doesn't attract much attention. Whatever cat is pressing itself up against Zangetsu's legs gives a mrowl of protest at the barista's proximity.
"Who's Anath? And what does it have to do with demons attacking people around the city?"
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(He does actually sit at the table like a normal person, and one of his favored cats sneaks back out from under a couch and jumps into his lap.)
He listens to Lambert's questions while sipping his nasty concoction, then sighs and sets it down. "I can only tell you what I know. And unfortunately, I don't know much. I know Anath is a hell-aligned demon -- one'a the ones pissed about bein' stranded here. She and her crew are looking for something. What that something is, I ain't got the slightest clue."
He leans forward again, quieter now.
"Cause truth be told, I ain't exactly from around here."
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"Well, obviously." He's an angel, he's probably not even from this planet to begin with! But he will concede, after a beat, "Although I guess... that's not how you meant it."
And to that end, he'll lower his voice too, gesturing at him. "Mind telling me more?"
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"I can. I ain't sure how it happened, but I suspect this was supposed to be a stop for an interdimensional fae carnival that I work for. I haven't got the foggiest clue why we ended up with this body snatchers shit instead."