⇨ INVASION!

[ringleaders]

Who: Everyone! But especially HARBINGERS!
When: S2:D16-22
Where: All over Wismuth!
What: As the Harbingers reveal themselves, those among the carnival that Creation has chosen will start to discover new powers within themselves. It's because they're magical girls, yo.
Warnings: Harbingers being assholes.

HARBINGERS OF VOID↴ On Day 16, the Harbingers begin revealing their new selves... in the form of wreaking havoc on the city! CY-Ren isn't looking for mass panic or serious structural damage - instead she wants constant annoyances and distractions, of the sort that will keep those that might be on her tail distracted from her true plans. However, when Creation is faced with the threat of twelve new Harbingers, it will have to fight in kind... ► HARBINGERS: Your job is to use your powers to create messes for other people to clean up! CY-Ren gives no specific instructions outside of a general framework... flex your powers! See what you can do. Don't destroy the city or anything, but give Creation a run for its money. She needs these civilians alive for her later plans. ► STAR GUARDIANS: Twelve members of the carnival have been chosen by Creation to fight in its name, even if they don't realize it yet. When confronted by the Harbinger's chaos, their Sparks will make themselves known in whatever form is appropriate to the character - and they will be asked if they are willing to use the power of their soul to fight the darkness. How this scene plays out can be flexible, but essentially they will find themselves faced with the question: are they willing to fight for the preservation of life? If they say yes, their Spark will emerge, and they will be able to trigger a magical girl transformation, as you do. ► CHARITY CONCERT: While everyone else is busy with the sudden rise of the Harbingers, CY-Ren's PR team is releasing a statement -- they will say that new information has revealed that there had been bomb threats made against the canceled concert, which are now being blamed for the damages. CY-Ren will make a personal statement, saying that in order to apologize for the failure of her previous performances, a new free to attend event is being planned for the near future - people who had tickets to the previous event and had to go home early get top priority!

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Gongenzaka | OTA

[betheman]

[YOUR NEW PARTNER IS... | Closed, Yuuya & Yuzu]
Please, Ringmaster...to simply stand idle and watch, as my greatest friends face our own comrades and fight...to do so would be UNFORGIVABLE..!

[Those-naturally-were his words to the Ringmaster when he had found out what Creation had done. Yuzu and Yuuya-his two greatest friends, both wore incredible costumes while swathed in power that seemed to radiate pure life from them both, and it was safe to say it was not without cost. The very experiences that woke such might were a blow to the gut, to put it lightly. Which was why he had asked...and, well.

The Ringmaster had certainly answered.]

A...Auuhhhh... [His voice comes out a squeak. He stands barely a foot tall now, tiny, and cute, and there is some sort of feeling in his heart that he cannot entirely place, as if he's tied himself to something with a strong of pure spirit. A small part of him initially wondered if this was some sort of joke, but it was quickly beaten down with the obvious. This wasn't the time for such things. Given what was happening, the Ringmaster wouldn't be doing stuff for shits and giggles.

Or at least, well, it wouldn't be the primary reason (he had no doubt in his mind that she was still having a good chuckle over this). Regardless, that meant this was important somehow. ....If. He could just find out how.

Tracking Yuuya-and by extension Yuzu, given they were fighting together last he heard-is less difficult than he expects at least, despite the sheer scale of the city. His Aura Sensing certainly can't go so far as the edges of the place, but he does pick up something...and so? When he finally sees what he's tracking, he starts barrelling over, somehow still maintaining the sort of speed he could at full size.]

Mnnh-! Yuuya..! Yuzu-!

[Look. Down. Guys.]

[The Tiniest Patrol]

[Gongenzaka can't be out there All the time, not if Yuzu doesn't manage that at least. Since he's Yuzu's partner (what with Yuuya refusing and all), that means sticking near Yuzu. So since Yuzu is presently on the grounds again, if only for a little bit at least, he wanders the grounds himself. He can tell where she is within the limits after all-so it's fine if they're separate. The moment she needs him around to go out and patrol or fight, he'll be right over! There's just...one thing.

He's one foot tall, so you might not spot him. Sure, he can move just as fast as before, and he's still got his vines and magic...but as it stands? He's Short. Tiny. Smol.

You could probably pick him up before he even realized what you were doing, actually.]

[WILDCARD From the afternoon of Day 16 onward, Gongenzaka is...A Tiny Guardian Familiar. Awwww. So hit him up! OR you could request something before that...]

smol patrol

[sunflowerfields]

[He may be hard to spot if you're a normal-sized adult, but what if you're also a smol critter?

Gon might feel the tiniest tap on his back.]

Phan?

OH....CUTE...

[betheman]

[Hoo!! Gongenzaka actually jumps slightly-but only slightly at that, before turning to face...

...logghost?] HMMM!! [He's never seen a phantump!!] A-Auh... G...Greetings..? [he squeaks, blinking rapidly.]

[sunflowerfields]

Phan. Phantump!

[The logghost hovers entirely too close to Gon's face, it's eyes glowing eerily. 2spooky]

Sunny! There you are!

[And just in time, Hinawa rounds the corner to rescue Gon from the apparition!]

[betheman]

[That's super spooky, and he might be backing up whenever that little guy drifts closer. Sorry, 'Sunny'...but...

Oh?] Auh-!

G-Greetings, Miss Hinawa..!! [Hello Hinawa remember the guy you knit that Massive Sweater for-

It doesn't fit, he must apologize.]

[sunflowerfields]

I was wondering where you ran off to- [She pauses when she sees the adorable little puppy(?)]

Oh! And who's you're little... friend? [Why is its voice so familiar?]

[betheman]

A-Auuuh...

H-Hinawa...It is Gongenzaka..!! [HINAWA PLEASE,,,DON'T DO THIS TO HIM]

[hippocarnival]

[Gongenzaka's in luck, because Yuya is with Yuzu, reunited because Yuya's definitely realized he's not very effective on his own. It won't stop him from protecting Wismuth independently, but at least he'll prioritize joining up with other Guardians while they mitigate the chaos.

He turns when he hears his name, curious because it isn't a voice he recognizes. But then he doesn't see anyone, brow furrowing... until he looks down.] G.

Gongenzaka? [What the hell.]

[fusionactuallysuitsher]

Gongenzaka?!

[Okay, things are certainly getting even stranger here. Now one of her friends is... pocket sized. And cute and cuddly. What is going on in over here?]

...what happened to you?!

[betheman]

[What DIDN'T happen, is probably the better question. The tiny form that is Gongenzaka waves an equally tiny arm, his face about as cute as a certain puppy Yuuya has at home.] Mmn-! I, the man Gongenzaka, will admit, it is not how I expected things to occur...

...However, I, the man Gongenzaka, requested of the Ringmaster a way to be of assistance to you, Yuuya! To see both you, and Yuzu as well, chosen to fight-placing yourselves in so much danger, where so many of us could not face them...

[He puffs up with determination-it looks decidedly more adorable and decidedly less 'strong'.] To simply stand idle would be UNFORGIVABLE..! [he squeaks.]

...so... ....She did this.

[uh]

...It would seem, perhaps... ...I, the man Gongenzaka, am to act as a guide of sorts... [That's his best go at it anyway.]

[hippocarnival]

[Gongenzaka has a very moving speech that is absolutely going in one ear and out the other for Yuya. He just keeps staring at Gon, and his tiny arm, and tiny voice, and big head with an ever-growing, empty headed grin.]

Pffft. [He covers his mouth, but it's too take. What's a break giggle quickly turns into a chuckle, and then boisterous laughter as Yuya really registers Gongenzaka's... everything, right now.

He hunches over, wrapping an arm around his stomach as his knees bend and he laughs, and laughs. This is hilarious. It's the best thing he's seen in days.]

[fusionactuallysuitsher]

[And, annoyed, Yuzu's going to elbow you, Yuya. Seriously, man! Now's not the time!]

Well... that's... eheh... one way to handle things.

[She does feel a little awkward about it, but hey, it'll work out, right?]

[betheman]

[Enjoy how his UPSET AND SOMEWHAT EMBARASSED WHEEZING.... ...might as well be a squeaky tire. Hoooooo this is not helping.] A-AUUUH....

Y-YUUYA...! Th-This is no laughing matter..!! To be able to combat these effectively is most key..!!

[He trots slightly forward, and shakily stands up on his hind legs, the middle limbs now sort of uselessly acting as attempted balance as he waves his arms.] Yuuya. I, the man Gongenzaka, made this request in order to help; please! Allow me to do so!

[It's not yet official, see.]

[espigeon]

[Julien is clicking across the grounds, taking a shortcut between buildings which is barely wide enough for this body but is also not somewhere any guests will think to find him, when he sees what looks like an unusually colorful terrier fearlessly scurrying his way. He stops as it draws closer as if to either pass him or go for his legs, and fastidiously commences standing on one foot, fluffing himself out, and half-idly opening his wings, making himself look even larger. He's had bad experiences with small dogs; before he got the spectral eyes he was unable to see them when they got close enough that they're hidden by his body, and also, they tend to attack him and it's awkward and kind of painful. Especially when infection sets in.]

Leave me alone, buddy, it's not worth it to chew on me.

[He's spawned several floating eyes under his belly in anticipation, and seen from less of an extreme angle the colorful terrier looks actually really familiar?]

Oh, you belong to Gongenzaka, don't you? Thought you were pink. And... hmm.

[Yeah that doesn't seem quite right, actually.]

[betheman]

[Now excuse you, Julien! But just because his tiny arms are so tiny, and so small, they might as well be buried in his mane, does not mean he is but a four legged terrier!

....Even. Though he looks quite a lot like one and hoooooboy does he stop running once Julien starts fluffing up like that. That's big. That's really big. That's a lot bigger than-] AUH-

H-Hauuh!? [His voice is but a tiny squeak like this, but he stammers as Julien mutters the questioning accusations.] B-Belong...I am not Suzu..! [He protests, shaking his head.] I am Gongenzaka..! It is a temporary form change..!!

[Or well it better be temporary, because hooboy.]

[espigeon]

[Initially Julien hears the squeak as yapping, because that's what he expects to hear from even a very dolled-up Yorkie terrier. But it's not bouncing around like they do, and when he's paying attention he processes visuals very very fast. Also, there's words, and that's pretty important.

Also, alarming. Julien sees what's happened and, with the sense that his stomachs are dropping, immediately remembers all too recent events. He doesn't remember being transformed into the daspletosaurus, but he remembers being set loose with only the vaguest sense that something had been done to him; he remembers the frustration of it, and the hunters, and it's bad. It's bad. It's really bad.

All unconsciously his body language changes; he stands more upright with his neck extended, looking very far down, his raised foot hits the dirt and clenches at it, his feathers pull closer to his skin and flatten out. Julien's eyes widen and all his pupils dilate and contract at different rates, as more eyes manifest in the air around him. He pants with an open beak, wings opening enough to hit the walls on either side.]

I don't understand. [Julien's breathing hard but steadily, trying to get hold of himself; it's not the Prince, it can't be the Prince. He doesn't realize how obvious it is that he's disturbed, though even his voice sounds different; rougher, lower, less human, and more the woohh of a troubled dove.] He's dead.

holy sh it that icon

[betheman]

A-AUH!?! [It is here of course, that some impressive misunderstanding is had.] D-DEAD!?!

I-I, THE MAN GONGENZAKA, AM CERTAINLY NOT DEAD THIS TIME!! [He rapidly assures the other, shaking his head.] Th-that-

To require death in order to assist creation would be ridiculous!! [Or at least, he would think so. As it is, he continues to panic a bit.] Th-This is merely a temporary guise with which to assist the others..!!

There is certainly no death!!

[espigeon]

I don't mean-

[Julien takes a step back and feels his tail feathers hitting things. He's really too large for this passage, if he's going to take it in this body, but it's open to the sky and wind blows through it, so it doesn't set off the claustrophobia that's been lurking ever since the Underbelly. That helps, honestly.

He still freezes there for a few seconds as Gon babbles on in a high chatter - less like a tiny dog, now, more like a finch with a lot to say - and drags his thoughts to the here and now, bit by bit, like unsticking a car from deep snow. You take yourself in hand and go forwards and backwards by a little bit each way, again and again, until you can pull free.

Breathing deeply enough to stir bits of popcorn and grass fragments scattered on the ground, Julien talks to himself with his beak closed, very quietly but it's probably still audible, the Prince is dead, it's okay, that's not happening. It's fine. I got this, and his body language changes again, his posture easing, his pupils relaxing, some tension still evident in his feet and the height of his neck.

...To someone used to being nearly ten feet tall reduced to one, Julien must seem like a six-story moving edifice coated in endless mobile feathers.]

Can you... what exactly happened to you?

[betheman]

[Yes...yes he certainly does look like a giant Something. It's enough to keep him quiet as the bird moves through his trauma, looking up and down the great bird and waiting until he calms down as well.

They both need to cool it, really. Both of them, ah-] Auh...

W-Well, Yuzu and Yuuya both...it seems 'Creation' chose them to balance the battle against our own kidnapped members... ...I, the man Gongenzaka, know I cannot simply ask to be at their side, but I asked the Ringmaster if there was any way for I, the man Gongenzaka, to assist them all the same..!

...she chose to do this. [Whoop.] ...It seems...the intent is for me to act as Yuuya's familiar...

why is he so cute like that tho

[exaomori]

[Have Shura and Gon seen each other since the first met? Maybe. either way, it doesn't really matter since Shura won't be able to recognize him in his new wee form. How could she? And though she's open to the idea that this was another member of the carnival, hre first thought is that something's escaped from its pen. Who knew, maybe its keeper was one of the missing??]

Eh? I don't think I've seen you before.

[She wants to poke his face, and she'll even crouch down to get a closer look. It's hard to resist the urge to harass cute things like this...]

It was the Law

[betheman]

[Oh- well, hello there! He doesn't seem entirely insulted about...not being recognized, but regardless!] Mmnn-!

Oh! [He shakes his head, beaming rather cutely as he squeaks.] Actually, we have indeed met! It is I, the man Gongenzaka..!

I have taken temporary form, in order to aid those who will be fighting as 'Guardians', you see! [............................................ well alright then.]

a good law

[exaomori]

[

uh

that's not quite what she was expecting, the giant ass fae tree beast type guy somehow turning into a cute dog type thing. Even with her experience, it's a little drastic, and she raises a brow at that.]

You? Ah... I guess it has to be you. [no one else she knows talks like that..] Ya got dragged into this mess, too? Didn't know they'd change you like that.

[betheman]

[Y e p]

Mnn! Dragged, perhaps, would not be accurate...my friends after all, had been chosen to fight against the Void while here-and for I, the man Gongenzaka, to stand idle...

IT WOULD BE UNFORGIVABLE..! [This shout not only has considerably less power, it sounds....adorable...]

So, I, the man Gongenzaka, asked of the Ringmaster-to please, if there was any way, allow me to assist them! ....and then she did this.

[exaomori]

[If it wasn't for years of experience working with powerful demons who just happened to be pretty cute, Shura probably would have bust up laughing at the exclamation. But laughing at him when he was so serious just seemed to be in bad taste, even for Shura, so she manages to keep a (mostly) straight face.]

I guess that's why they say you should be careful what you wish for... Unless it's workin' out for ya like this. Guess yer a little more discreet like this.

[betheman]

[Shura is already in First Place for reactions thus far, just for that much alone.] A-Auhhh...perhaps...

The most that I, the man Gongenzaka, can think of is that I could act as a guide...it is somewhat easy for myself to track the 'void' in this state, far easier than with my magic from before...