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lostcarnival2018-04-23 01:38 pm
ringleaders) wrote in lostcarnival2018-04-23 01:38 pm
Entry tags:
- !event,
- 9s,
- @the athenaeum,
- alphys,
- amethyst,
- carly nagisa,
- cole,
- commander syrlya,
- ginko,
- gongenzaka,
- herbert west,
- john childermass,
- joker,
- jonathan strange,
- julien delacroix,
- kirigakure shura,
- lambert,
- lauren,
- miko nakadai,
- reiji akaba,
- reira akaba,
- renzo shima,
- rita mordio,
- susan,
- tallisibeth (scout),
- tigerstar,
- tyki mikk,
- yugo,
- yūya sakaki
⇨ THE ATHENAEUM
Who: Everyone!
When: Day 47 - Day 58 ish
Where: The Athenaeum
What: The carnival arrives at book world. First week, they'll be performing for magical manifestations of book characters. Second week, it's time to hunt (for books, in the library.) Around Day 58 some stuff will occur.
Warnings: Reading is mandatory.
When: Day 47 - Day 58 ish
Where: The Athenaeum
What: The carnival arrives at book world. First week, they'll be performing for magical manifestations of book characters. Second week, it's time to hunt (for books, in the library.) Around Day 58 some stuff will occur.
Warnings: Reading is mandatory.
FAERIE TALES↴ Though the carnival will be performing for its guests in the first week, they are welcome to search the Athenaeum while they are off duty during that time. The manifestations of story characters will be out in full force during performance week, with animals, people, objects, and even locations growing out from various tales. Most are distracting at worst, and will be curious to check out the carnival. Some, however, can be as dangerous as they were in their stories of origin. You know what to do. ► IT'S TIME TO ROLEPLAY: The best way to deal with book ghosts is to follow their narrative to its logical conclusion - turn the tables, work the story so it ends in your favour! Naturalistic and narratively satisfying plotting will have the manifestations following your lead. However, push too hard and introduce too many plot holes, inconsistencies, or illogical plot twists, and they will reject your reality utterly, becoming quite aggressive in the process. You can also use your natural abilities and powers to fight them in a traditional sense, but in the Ringmaster's experience, it's best to fight reality benders by bending reality right back at them. If you aren't careful, it's possible to be dragged fully into a story's reality, and then things get really messed up. ► IT'S ALSO TIME TO READ: The carnival came here for a purpose, and that purpose is to research. Specifically, the Ringmaster is looking for information on the Queen's Miracles - the set of ancient fae artifacts that the Blue Rose is one of. The carnival needs these artifacts to defend itself, but nobody knows where they've been for thousands of years. That's what the books are for. However, nothing is stopping you from pursuing knowledge for personal reasons. The halls are open to your perusal, and only your heart can guide you to the book you truly seek. Check the plot post to see what's allowed, and sign up to find plot info or other important game information below. |
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Still, that 'thank you' tells him just what he needs. There's relief in Cole's voice as he talks. ]
You are welcome, the man Gongenzaka. [ there's a small pause before, ] And Cole. I'm Cole.
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[There is no hiding the brief, but very briefly sharp, pang of disappointment there.] I- Just Gongenzaka is quite fine..! [He laughs, eyes closed in a somewhat embarrassed squint.] What I, the man Gongenzaka, say with my name...it is merely a form of personal address, as passed in my family from home. A statement that...
....I shall admit does not translate too well, even with magic, [He coughs. But all the same, he is smiling-and honestly-again.] Regardless, it is good to meet you, Cole. Though, I must ask...how is it that you were able to determine these various things while we spoke?
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[ There's a person in canon who goes by the Iron Bull. Cole consistently calls him 'the Iron Bull.' Not Bull, not Iron Bull, not any sort of nicknames, just 'the Iron Bull.' This is a long way of saying that Gon's probably fighting a losing battle here. Sorry, the man Gongenzaka.
Oh, a question about himself though, he can answer this! ] The vampires still hurt. I can tell the hurts and I help them heal.
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It is more akin to...mmm... [He crosses his arms, giving it some serious thought. It takes a fair amount of brain power to actually butcher his own translation further-
Cole may be a lost cause here but damn if he won't try at least once more!!] MM! A more 'direct' translation would be 'This man', or 'This person'-it is a way of saying, alongside one's name, that I myself, am not someone greater than another; but rather, simply another person..!
[Because that's sure going to fix it right??? (no, he's doomed himself)
To be fair he's equally confused by Cole's answer, but he'll try and parse that.] Then...you are...a form of empath? [A question as much for himself as for Cole, perhaps.]
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[ Cole is officially confused. Honorifics are dumb and fantasy Europe doesn't have them. So, he decides that at least for the moment, he's going to forget about it. The man Gongenzaka it is. ]
Empaths feel everything. I feel hurt. I'm a spirit.
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...The point is...it is not a name-but rather, a declaration, and a statement. One which comes from the bearer of the name, [he adds.] When I say 'I, the man Gongenzaka', it is a part of upholding the traditions of my family, and the responsibilities that the name 'Gongenzaka' carries.
[....Yeah just stick with 'the man gongenzaka', cole.
Especially since Gongenzaka is plenty fine with focusing on what Cole is saying.] A spirit?
...You are a fairly unique spirit then, if you feel what 'hurts', and know what causes such things...
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I'm a spirit of compassion, [ Cole explains, with a little nod. ] That's how I know the hurt and how I help.
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[Well, at least Cole's side makes sense to Gon, sort of.] Then... ...naturally, you would be familiar with the cause, without context... [he mutters, at least to himself.] Hmm! I see!
...You do well at what you are, then! [He compliments, nodding.] I, the man Gongenzaka, hope you yourself gain some happiness from helping with such things?
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Thank you! It makes me happy when others feel the same, [ Cole responds, with a nod. ] Besides, this is what I am.
[ as a spirit of compassion, it's his job to help. It's his role in life to ease suffering of others. He is happy and he does enjoy it, but for Cole there's just so much more to helping others than doing it because it's the right thing to do. ]
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Honestly if he found Cole truly creepy, it'd be hypocritical. Case in point, he's friends with the sword that ate his arm.] I, the man Gongenzaka, am glad then..!
Though, now I am admittedly curious... You say you are a spirit, but you bear a considerably solid state... ...unless that is typical, where you are from?
[oh my god gongenzaka you can't just ask why a spirit is solid]
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I was confused. I thought I was a person, but I'm not. I look like this even after I learned because it's easier.
[ He was still going to help the Inquisition. He still wanted to help save the world. And it's a bit easier to do that if people give him a name, if he holds to a body. ]
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Say no more then, Cole- I, the man Gongenzaka, understand. I shall not ask more of it. [In other words, he hasn't actually got a clue how this works, but it's pretty obviously not a very easy to explain topic.] You do your duties well, as you are, regardless.
[So, Congrats on that.]
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It's easy to do them here, [ he admits, with a frown. ] She tries, but the hurts still happen.
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...Ah. The Ringmaster, [He guesses, frowning.] ...Indeed... ...she was not wrong to acknowledge that things have grown particularly grave in recent times...
...Even compared to the initial portion of my own year here.