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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] periphrasing 2017-07-01 02:50 am (UTC)(link)
Hello dratini! Yes she remembers you, too! You’re both here! TWO FRIENDS ARE HERE!! IT’S AMAZING! Pumpkin is not at all shy about standing on her hind legs and straight up just plastering Lapis with numerous kisses, before breaking things off just as quickly so she can run in circles around her, leash trailing like a flaccid streamer behind her.

After a few laps she stops abruptly and bounces backwards a couple of steps, yapping insistently, like she wants Lapis to follow her. There’s some excited paw stamping action going on, too.
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[personal profile] mirrortide 2017-07-04 12:59 am (UTC)(link)
What an insanely Good Dog. Lapis gives a small laugh at all the kisses she receives, giving her a few more pets before the dog suddenly backs off and barks. There's a strange familiarity here, enough that Lapis knows that this dog isn't bad?

She doesn't know if she really wants to follow the animal though... What if that somehow gets her into trouble?

"I don't know if I should come with you... Why don't you go back to your owner by yourself?"
periphrasing: (Punkin Pie)

[personal profile] periphrasing 2017-07-07 02:42 am (UTC)(link)
Pumpkin stops stamping and gives Lapis a pleading look, whining desperately. No, she can’t go back to Peridot by herself? That defeats the whole purpose of finding you in the first place?? With her little dog ears, she can hear Peridot yelling in the distance, but she’s not going back to her without Lapis in tow. SHE MUST REUNITE HER FAMILY.
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[personal profile] mirrortide 2017-07-08 06:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh no. Literal puppydog eyes. This is the absolute worst thing in the world? Well, second worst, but it's still very bad.

"Look, I'm sure your owner is very worried for you, and you should go back to her before you get into big trouble. Maybe she'll even be so thankful that she'll give you a treat." Why is she trying to bargain with a dog???
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[personal profile] periphrasing 2017-07-08 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Pumpkin yaps again, louder this time, and more insistent. It seems like she really doesn't want to budge.

Fortunately (?) by this point, Peridot is suddenly within sight again, and she spots her dog from a distance and shouts: "PUMPKIN! BAD DOG, stay, stay RIGHT THERE!"

She's sprinting over now, and she looks incredibly winded. Pumpkin of course stays, because hey, if Peridot's going to come over here, that works out just as well. She sits down and looks over her shoulder towards Peridot, panting happily with a clownish dog grin on her face, and then looks back at Lapis.
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[personal profile] mirrortide 2017-07-16 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
Lapis looks at the source of the yelling, and the back down to the yappy dog. Well, that settles who the owner is, at the very least. Someone she knows, passingly.

Lapis straightens up a little, but she looks more amused than off put by some strangers dog running up to her. It's definitely better than the other dog that keeps chasing her down the street...

"You should probably keep a better hold on the leash."
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[personal profile] periphrasing 2017-07-16 08:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Peridot stops with her hands on her knees, wheezing for a moment before she looks up and gives Lapis a rather poisonous look for that comment.

"It's not... My fault... She's been acting... so WEIRD lately," she pants. Pumpkin is now running in circles around them both, yapping in sheer joy. EVERYONE IS TOGETHER AGAIN!! A MOST EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT!!!
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[personal profile] mirrortide 2017-07-19 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
"Maybe, but you're lucky i'm not sort of weird dognapper." Also that now apparently said dog not being napped isn't running off to another person, because from what Lapis can gather from Peridots' words, this has happened before. Recently.
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[personal profile] periphrasing 2017-07-29 03:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"Whatever," Peridot grumbles, snatching up Pumpkin's leash as it trails past her. She shoots the dog a poisonous look, and then actually stands up to appraise Lapis properly.

Her eyes narrow.

"You... Seem strangely familiar," she observes. Another half-memory? Or has she just seen her around somewhere before now...?
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[personal profile] mirrortide 2017-08-06 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
Lapis silently squints at Peridot for a moment, like she's trying to figure it out... And then snaps her fingers, clearly sure in her idea. "You're Lambert's sister. I work with him." It's the only thing that makes sense, anyway, though she's not actually terribly certain if she's ever seen Peridot at the cafe...