⇨ 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

[nevergained]

Yeah.

[And Tanyuu's response is what Frisk expected. The temptation to do something selfish and in ways that could hurt someone.

But they have to bear the consequences. They can't forget.]

I don't know a lot about it, but I can turn back time. I can do things over again and I did back home.

[Twenty-four times back home.]

And I wasn't good sometimes. I hurt a lot of people.

[fourthscribe]

But you regret it now.

[That much is clear, in the way their shoulders stiffen and their eyes cloud over. She hesitates for a moment, but then reaches around Frisk's shoulders to pull them close, should they allow it.]

A power like that would be a heavy burden for anyone.

[nevergained]

I do. But they're still my choices.

[That's something Frisk firmly stands by. Everything that happened was because they chose to do it.

One life. Two. Three. Fragments. More and more and more until it splinters into nothing. And then they become something

And they don't want to be that anymore.]

[fourthscribe]

Mmm, that is true. But you are not only your past, Frisk. You have a future that you can choose as well.

[Tanyuu squeezes Frisk gently, offering them a small, hopeful smile.]

Does that make sense?

[nevergained]

But I can't forget it either.

[Not now, not ever. Holding it within themselves until...

They're not sure what 'until' is. But it will be when it is.]

That's why I asked the Ringmaster for help.

[fourthscribe]

Of course not. I wasn't saying that you should at all.

[Tanyuu smoothes her hand over Frisk's hair, silent for a moment. They have been amazingly frank with her...but then, they could wish this whole conversation away, and keep the wisdom without any of the risk. She doesn't think that they will, with what they're saying, but it is something of a discomforting thought.]

[Hopefully, they'll trust her enough to leave this time as it is.]

Help with what? Your power?

[nevergained]

[That's not to say the temptation isn't there. An old reflex to go back when they felt something was going to go wrong. And Frisk has no idea how this conversation would end. They haven't done it over and over.

This is all...new.]

To help everyone back home find a happy ending.

[It's the simplest way they can put it.]

[fourthscribe]

[It hurts a little, to hear them say that. There's something about the weight of how they say it, a hint that there is much more than just the surface of what they say--and that a child would think that their responsibility...]

...Frisk...

[Tanyuu sighs softly, and manages a small smile.]

I'm sure you'll find it.