⇨ 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

[mirrortide]

"You're right. It's not that bad, actually." It's sort of giving her some ideas for future morps... It's an automated water system that humans use, which means that it can be active without a Lazuli to move it around.

It's kind of neat, and they do have something like it back at the trailer, but it's smaller.

She's tempted to go walk out for a closer look, but thankfully Lapis knows to do better than that. Even if the atmosphere of Wismuth is making her a little more emotive than normal. She's having a good time so far. Maybe this time things won't be as terrible as she thinks they might be.

"Think we can set up something this big for our trailer?" Or maybe get one that's just larger than what we have already. "Oh! We could probably set it up to some music too."

[periphrasing]

"Oh my gosh... Yes, we could even record our own music for it!" Peridot says enthusiastically, tail curling up behind her with glee. "I don't know if one that size would fit at our trailer, but maybe we could install one elsewhere in the carnival? That way everyone can witness our combined genius!"

[mirrortide]

"Where are you thinking?" Because if it's Peridot, Lapis assumes somewhere in the dead center so that everyone has to walk by. For the record, Lapis has no problem with this.

[periphrasing]

"Hmmm... The lake is an option, possibly. OOH, or maybe, right near the entrance to the Big Top! Then everyone would see it when they pass by--"

It is at this point, that Peridot is interrupted by an extremely loud quack! A pair of mallards have swum up to the edge of the lake where the two gems are standing, and they are staring expectantly at Lapis and Peridot both with their eerily dark little eyes.

"...Um," Peridot grunts, frowning. "That was rude. What heck do you feather-brains want?"

[mirrortide]

Okay? Lapis doesn't really like the look they're giving them? She also doesn't like the quack. It's weird, and she looks from the ducks to Peridot.

"Why would they even come over here? Did we do something to call them over?"

[periphrasing]

"...Perhaps they have approached us seeking sustenance," Peridot muses, recalling a movie that she watched once with Steven that depicted humans exhibiting such altruistic behavior. Then she says more loudly, making shooing motions at the ducks: "Go, get out of here! We don't have any comestibles for you!"

The ducks do not leave. They just continue to stare, un-moving, save for their orange feet that are just barely visible paddling below the surface of the water.