⇨ 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]

No, it isn't.

[There's nothing wishful in their tone, just honesty. And if Sans was watching this whole time, there's no point in telling a lie.

Besides, Frisk learned the hard way years ago to not lie.

They need a way to focus their thoughts, so Frisk starts drawing in the sand again. It's just absentminded doodles this time around rather then anything that makes sense.

But they do keep talking.]

I think something's stopping me that isn't me.

[They'd comment on the irony but it probably won't help.]

[osteothropy]

[It makes sense. They haven't really been here long enough to know the limits interdimensional travel places on things. His tone is hard to read, but his voice is level as he explains the mechanics.]

Stuff like that usually doesn't work right, away from home. It's based on a reality that doesn't exist here. Whatever it is about our world that lets you bend it over like that... doesn't apply.

[It took Sans a while to fully comprehend how big the scope of things really was. In a way, it was refreshing after having grown up in a closed environment like the Underground.]

It's a big universe.

[nevergained]

[A lot of those words go over Frisk's head but they get the point. They can still SAVE, but there's a limit this time around.

There's now only one chance to get things right. Meaning Frisk is going to have to be careful.]

It is really big. I wonder how far it goes.

[Frisk kind of wants to ask if anything Sans could do were limited too, but they feel like it might be too soon to ask that.]

[osteothropy]

[Sans looks up at the sky, which is currently alight with stars, despite how close it is to the city. Someone on this planet knows how to do things right. The first time he'd seen the stars, it had been one of the most emotional experiences of his life, so soon after having signed on to leave his home...]

...Probably forever. The RM told me that the further you get from this neck of the multiverse, the more the rules change. So... there's probably all kinds of stuff out there that we couldn't understand, even if we tried.

[nevergained]

I'd like to see it anyway. It'd be pretty neat.

[But that might simply be coming from a child's imagination at work. That, in the better timelines, was what made them Determined.

And an inability to give up. For better or for worse.]

[osteothropy]

Dunno.

[Sans looks down to Frink again, meeting their eyes if they move in his direction. His grin is about the same as ever, but there's something slightly wry about it.]

Sometimes the things you don't understand end up being the hardest stuff to swallow.

[nevergained]

[They do meet his gaze, a hint of red as Frisk opens their eyes a little wider. But that is what it is, and simply --

* Was it worth it?

...didn't happen.]

Maybe. But I think I'd want to know anyway.

[osteothropy]

Fair nuff.

[He shrugs a shoulder, as if his words aren't loaded, as if none of this is a big deal. He makes things difficult, like that.]

Just speaking from personal experience.

[He looks at the sky again, finding that a bit easier to take in.]

[nevergained]

["That comment's so loaded you might as well have a gun."

Nope.]

I think I am too.

[They look up at the sky too.]

But it's pretty at least.