⇨ WISMUTH

[ringleaders]

Who: Everyone!
When: S2:D6-D11
Where: Wismuth and the Carnival Grounds
What: The carnival enjoys a few days in Wismuth, a coastal city on this planet's version of the American east. However, there are a few things very unique about this version of the planet...
Warnings: The usual, wholesome fun.

PILLAR OF CREATION↴ Upon arriving, things in Wismuth will seem pretty peaceful. It's a massive city, with no shortage of things going on, but things like violent crime and homelessness are at an all time low. You can wander the streets without much scrutiny, presumed to just be tourists, and most people here come across as helpful and friendly. ► VIBRANCY: The main thing that sets this planet apart is its vibrancy - AKA, the raw creative energy its filled with, flowing from its status as a Pillar of Creation. There is no literal pillar, but Wismuth and its planet is a place where Creation's energy comes through strongest. As a result, everything here feels somehow more real, more intense in a way that's hard to put a finger on. Life is abundant, and its bleeds through in every sensation. ► ATTRACTIONS: There are plenty of things to see while going around the city. First and foremost, there is a lovely beach area bordering the ocean, and a number of tourist aimed attractions built around it. There are giant malls, movie theaters, live stage performances, museums and all kinds of other points of cultural interest. Anything you can do in a big city you can do here, but better. ► ALLOWANCES: The Ringmaster will be giving everyone a reasonable amount of local currency for a few days on the town. You can't make any massive acquisitions with it, but it's more than enough to eat out, see some shows, go to the beach, and whatever you like. You can feel free to pick up some casual supplies, like mundane clothing and souvenirs. There will be more given out later, after the performance week. ► PERFORMANCE: Performance week is starting early this time, after only a couple days of exploration. When the carnival has already been on vacation for a month, the Ringmaster figures they may as well get right to it, and then do more touring afterwards. Members of the local populace will find themselves in the carnival once performances begin, dazzled by the other worldly sights. Magic doesn't seem to exist here, despite the fact that it will flow easier for people bringing it from other worlds.

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[whattaprick]

Lambert doesn't have any memory of Miko splashing around beaches in Portland, nor any indication she had any affinity for the ocean, but now that he thinks about it it's not all that surprising. Even if he did, though, it would be a memory of probably either a mostly-human girl or a weredog leaping into the surf, not a glamoured fae changeling hollering as she charges into the water.

In no rush to follow, he idly makes his way to the edge of the water, polaroid camera in hand. He isn't dressed for the beach and the deadly pool noodle isn't on his person: his current concession to the environment is rolling his pants up and toeing his shoes off well beyond the waterline. A cigarette dangles from his mouth, lazily trailing smoke, because if there's one thing a more modern world is good for, it's indulging bad habits. Unlike Portland's Lambert, he doesn't have to worry about his lungs.

"How's the water?" Lambert calls out, as soon as he sees Miko's head bob back up ... whenever that is.

[pullingamiko]

It's only a moment later that she resurfaces, and after taking a couple seconds to wipe salt water and wet hair away from her eyes she laughs and gives an enthusiastic thumbs-up.

"It's great! Kinda cold but--"

Aaaand there's another wave. Bye Miko.

[whattaprick]

There she goes. Lambert suspects this is going to be a thing that keeps happening, so he just ends up stepping closer, close enough for the waves to start lapping around his ankles though he still isn't close enough to risk getting yanked under here.

"Water looks pretty strong," he comments, as soon as she pops back up again. "Can you actually swim?"

She doesn't look afraid of the surf, so probably, but it's not Lambert if he's not heckling people.

[pullingamiko]

This time, once she's up, she moves back toward the shore some. Just gonna... try not to drown, here.

"I can!" She sounds a little indignant, but only for a moment. "It's just super strong. But I can swim just fine!"

[whattaprick]

"You sure about that?" Lambert calls back with a snigger. He hasn't actually tried swimming here yet, not all that keen on getting dunked, but all the splashing around reminds him of something.

"Too bad you can't turn into a dog anymore. Maybe it'd be easier to stay afloat."

[pullingamiko]

"Man, if only." Miko shoves her wet bangs away from her forehead as she splashes toward him, making a face. "Four legs'd probably be better for swimming than two, huh?"