⇨ 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.

Comments

[genice]

Julien says nothing that Victor thinks he can't reasonably handle, though he knows at the same time asking for help he only does a portion of the time, usually related to sensible professional things, less so himself. It's not something he sees changing anytime soon, but who knows. Maybe the faerie carnival will change that; maybe it won't. "Friends are generally good, I agree." He smiles, thinking fondly of Chris and Yuri. He has more acquaintances than close friends up until now, but it's something he doesn't mind changing. A handful of good friends sounds like a beautiful happening in his life.

He breathes out in a light laugh, considering the difference between that pool of friends back home and what is here. There's no bad involved, only different priorities and wildly different backgrounds. "So this is all part of a different story." He tips his head toward Julien, meaning his bird existence, over anything else. "Really, most what you're saying sounds like keeping a good head and an open mind, using common sense. Which is appreciated advice, since I don't think I've said thank you yet."

The last of the children race off in pursuit of candy apples and games, from what Victor catches of their conversation. He lifts an eyebrow, but says nothing about it. Kids are energetic and the future and all of that, but they're also not the people he has to deal with most often. "I tend to get on with people fine. That'll get put to the test here, I suppose, but what's life without something to challenge us? Belief wise or ability wise." He's used to facing challenges head on. It's the kind of thing he can thrive on, if he lets himself.

[espigeon]

"Yup! I've been through a lot of weird nonsense I sure didn't grow up with already, so there wasn't a whole lot of shock involved when I showed up here and there's people with tails." He dips his big head graciously. "Not a problem, dude. You did me a good turn."

Julien watches the kids hurry away and hopes they'll be all right. The one normal-ish stop he's been in, kids came in and played and left without incurring debt. He's pretty sure that the children working for the Carnival right now are people who wrote up contracts that get them some benefit, not to pay for something, or many more of the staff would be children. Well. No sense worrying about things they can't change.

"Aaah, yeah. Well, you'll have your fill of that, sure enough! Things can get pretty unpredictable, but I think you'll make out fine in the end." Is this an overly optimistic estimate? Yeah, probably, but Julien likes the bright side.

[genice]

Meanwhile Victor is twitchy about possibilities all on his own; then again, he hadn't expected to be here, and yet he is.

He inclines his head toward Julien, taking the optimism at face value. Realistically he's already met a certain value of harm: he doesn't know, emotionally, how he's going to fare away from Yuuri for a year. His inspiration, the man who woke him up to what life had been neglected, to the loves he'd forgotten could expand past the ice and the surprise he generated when he skated out there, is out of reach. He's images and videos on a cell phone, and Victor, so used to him being within reach, isn't happy that he's not.

And that's just on him, not counting what he can't control. "I'm sure there's a pattern to be found, one way or another. Thank you for the kind thoughts. Worth remembering that this isn't forever, unless someone asks for it to be, hm?"