lostcarnival | ⇨ 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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"I mean, I guess we could try..."

He hasn't been to so much as a school nurse in years, if he could help it. But if it's a doctor who specializes in supernatural, he might be okay. Sora's always been reluctant to tell anyone about his visions unless he has to, though, especially someone who could label him as crazy.

But Joker wouldn't tell him something wrong on purpose, right?

"That's a lad." Another fond hair ruffle. "I'll go and check in on her, then- she's probably gonna be a busy lady with all the strange nonsense that's goin' around, but I bet I can find a time ta see her."

As for payment, well... They'll figure it out. Hell, there's a lot of demons around- Joker has no shame in looting any wallets they have on their person.

"In the meantime, just... focus on these visions of yers, alright?"

"I... okay."

He thinks about arguing, and then thinks better of it. He wants to do more, but Joker only wants him to be safe, and he can't bring himself to disagree with him.

"Let me know when the appointment is, okay?"

"Will do, don't worry." Another pat. He feels a little bad, still, just putting him on the sidelines, but.... It's for the best.

Whatever else is going on in Portland- the fae nonsense, demons rising up again- it doesn't matter. His priority has always been Sora, from now until forever.

...Still. Maybe he could offer something different. "Anyone ya want me ta keep an eye out for while I'm flyin' about?"

Sora pulls out the list again to show to Joker. He's added a few more addendums to it, but otherwise it's the same as it was when he left the dorm this morning.

"The people on the list, mostly. I don't know how easy they'll be to find from the air, though."

Leaning in close, he refreshes himself on the list. With how stressed he is, it's a good thing to make sure he hasn't forgotten important details. "Well, ya never know," he mutters, before something catches his attention.

Reaching over, he taps at the new additions. "More visions?"

"Yeah. Nothing as bad as last week, though," he hurriedly assures. "Just flashes, mostly. Also, I think I remember a beach."

He pauses. There are so many gaps in his life... Maybe Joker remembers things he can't. It doesn't hurt to ask.

"Have I ever... been to a beach?"

Joker pauses, awkward and a little tense. In his minds eye, he remembers a lot of beaches- of course he does. He's been alive for ages. What beach hasn't he seen? And yet, at the same time... There's a couple of others in his mind that feel strange and out of place. They don't match.

Still, that's not relevant. His issues come after Sora's, so he shakes his head slowly. "Not that I know of." Which means it definitely didn't happen. "You're sure it was you at this beach?"

"Oh," is the only thing he can think to say. He feels... sad, and kind of nostalgic, but that doesn't make any sense. Then again, it seems like nothing in his life makes sense. All his memories and thoughts feel jumbled up in his head and mashed together, and sometimes he's not sure if what he's seeing is real or not.

"It was definitely me, and it was definitely a beach... I... I dunno, maybe that one was the future or something..."

It didn't feel like the future, though.

Ah, shit, he knows that face. Immediately, Joker reaches down to give him another hug, one hand patting solidly against his back. He wishes he could give him so many more answers now- if only his connection to Him was still in place. Joker could find all the answers for his charge then, he's sure of it.

Right now, all he can give are weak reassurances.

"We'll figure it out. Don't worry. Mysteries don't stay mysteries for long."

⇨ The Tourist Trap: WEEK 2

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