⇨ SHABONDAMASHII

[ringleaders]

Who: Everyone!
When: Day 92 - Day 99
Where: Shabondamashii Bathhouse
What: With the Silver Mirror claimed and the animals of Eden relocated, it's time for the carnival to kick back and enjoy an interdimensional bathhouse and the surrounding festival city. Meanwhile, the scattered shards of the Mirror have an unexpected effect.
Warnings: Dark/Light halves acting weird.

THE BIG CLEANSE↴ As the carnival recovers, the Ringmaster has brought it to the gates of a famous interdimensional bathhouse to rest. She won't be joining you for most of it, though she will be checking in frequently and available by radio. She's fixed a large portion of the Silver Mirror after it shattered, but it seems like pieces are missing. She doesn't want to rest until the missing shards are dealt with, and the Mirror itself is locked away safely. ► YOUR OTHER HALF: The shards missing from the Silver Mirror didn't just disappear - after breaking apart in Eden, fragments of the object embedded themselves in the spirits of those not already touched by its powers, and those that had been the most fae-touched. That means, your characters. The effect of this, explained in more detail on the plotting post, is that some characters will be splitting into two versions of themselves: the Light, and the Dark. This doesn't mean good and evil, of course, it's far more complicated than that. Splits can start happening at any time after arriving in Shabon, and initially characters won't know how to rejoin with their twins. Later on, it will become apparent that they need to reconnect via the shard of the Mirror they share... of course, in order to rejoin, you have to have both halves, and not all twins will be as eager to go back to the way things were before. This plot point is optional. ► SPA DAY: When you're not engaging in metaphysical division, you are free to enjoy the many luxuries that Shabon offers. Things will mostly have an east-Asian bend, like what you would see in the movie Spirited Away, but as long as it doesn't affect the setting much, you can honestly have whatever spa-type services available that you want. Food is served both in restaurants and 'buffet' style. There are also well paid sex workers here, if that is your thing, but make sure to tip well. ► FESTIVAL TOWN: The city surrounding Shabondamashii is largely meant to catch the business of interdimensional tourists. There are frequent parades and other events held, and the architecture is very closely packed. It's easy to get lost if you leave the bathhouse, but it's definitely worth it if you like party. You can pick out a few outfits for yourself and some fun nick nacks, but nothing that would normally require mod approval.

Comments

[stompadour]

"Why not?" says Jasper, as though this is a perfectly normal thing that any reasonable person would want. "It's much more stable -- every time I've had more legs it's been a huge improvement."

[periphrasing]

"Why?" she growls. "Aren't you less powerful this way?! You're not... Offput by your own behavior!?"

[stompadour]

"The other one is," says Jasper sullenly. "That's why I don't want to go back. I never got to do any of this before."

[periphrasing]

Peridot recoils slightly, a look of outrage passing over her features. "I am not a wuss about ANYTHING!" she snaps, bristling defensively. "Lapis didn't sign up for this life like you and I did, and you KNOW how she hates feeling trapped! All I'm doing is trying to avoid adding to that stress wherever possible!"

[pipers_son]

"Well, it's yer double," he points out, lips quirking in a faint smile. "I think it'd be strange if any of us didn't find that strange, except maybe for Julien, once." And even then, well. "Anyway, we'll still have ta find her, of course, but I don't know what it might mean for the two of ya ta be so close. I mean, for all I know, there's a deeper reason ya split."

You know, besides general dickery.

"So, I'll talk ta others, and we'll keep an eye out for her, and anyone else that's strange. Are ya plannin' on just stayin' around here?"

[drrdrrdrr]

"Yeah, by being a total doormat and going along with literally everything she says," says Amethyst, spreading out her arms for emphasis. "The only reason you didn't leave Earth with her is because Steven got you to admit you didn't wanna go. You would have just gone and been miserable in space and never seen any of us ever again because you didn't want to make her upset!"

[kingsroads]

No moral judgements? No complaining that it would be against God's will or what have you? Oh my God, Beau just keeps getting better and better.

"I could do that. But I won't." Strange starts to explain, before Beau can question his logic. "I've got money and favors enough. My world...well, we didn't have magic for a while, but now we do. During the period where we didn't have much magic, I was one of the few people who could do magic. In between teaching and possibly working for the government, I'll have enough favors and prestige for my liking."

That makes a lot more sense than Strange telling Beau the real reason why he wouldn't bring someone back from the dead that powerfully: he straight up can't do it. Even now, he still likes to seem like he can do more than he actually can.

[pipers_son]

"Ha ha, a good show, then!" He understands how hard it can be for workaholics to engage in small talk. Joker is, after all, currently dating one. At least he did try. Joker gestures for him to walk along with him. They may as well sightsee while they talk.

"We're still gettin' used ta workin' like this, it seems... When we were a carnival, it was fine ta go about this way, but now we're gettin' inta more and more dangerous stuff. The change of priorities for our different groups has become different as well." Carefully reaching underneath his ears, he folds his fingers behind his head. "Not ta mention, it's not like we have any professionals under the new group I'm in charge of. We're charismatic, but..."

[atouts]

"Do you? And here I thought your reputation was to be a madman," Childermass scoffs. Although, at this point, he slows to a stop and looks around them. "Were you going somewhere?"

[kingsroads]

"Originally I was going to go back to my room." But this is fun Childermass and Strange is not letting this slip past him. Oh no, he's taking full advantage of this.

"But now? I think I might go for a drink. Care to join me?"

[fortuneglass]

Not a point in arguing at all, nope. But, Carly is still at least humoring him- especially when he says that.

"Heh!? Drag me around!? Yuusei, wouldn't that normally be the opposite..." she laughs weakly, raising a brow. "...I...If anything, I'd be more worried about me dragging you in the end..."

[fortuneglass]

Anything is possible in the multiverse.

At least it'll be nice misting. It's good to relax though, and as Joker calls out his warning, she huffs. "Ooof! It'll be a while longer before I get drunk, trust me!! There's plenty of time for it..."

Surprise, she's going to get drunk.

Carly: no i already plan on running from the mass slaughter i did, i cant run from MORE SHIT

[fortuneglass]

Of course not. Carly has to grimace herself. "....Maybe, but..." She shakes her head. "It's hard to explain..! I might not like who talked me out of leaving, but... ...the fact is, I have limits to what I can run from, you know..! ...I've already caused too much damage to things to do that for smaller stuff," she mutters, gulping.

Who knows if she ever told Eruka about the ah...peruvian zombie cult that involved her taking a few thousand souls as sacrifice, but that's not important right now. (All signs would likely point to a big No!)

laughs nice

[fortuneglass]

"Mn? Of course not!" she assures her, shaking her head. "It's an automaton!! Charmed, that's all. Just give it a few seconds~ We use it to track everyone's shape and measurements, so that basic things can be made on the fly...instead of calling you in for fittings each time. I just need to know what kinds of fabrics are comfortable, from there! ...Otherwise you won't like what you're wearing. So."

[betheman]

"They are referred to as 'Miracles'!"

"There were three- supposedly they were created between the powers of the two courts...making them the most powerful faerie artifacts to exist."

"As of now, we have two; the Blue Rose, as well as the Silver Mirror. Presumably, we shall seek out the 'Red Beast' as we currently know it, after this vacation."

"...it would be nice to know what it looks like though," Marishi mutters despite themselves.

[alphudo]

"This isn't 'normally', though." He sighs. He should at least try not to be such a goddamn downer. Pull yourself together, man!

"...well, if you end up dragging me somewhere, I don't think I'll mind. Maybe we can just walk around for a bit... We'll come up with something to do, and if not... Well, a stroll with you would be nice on its own."

[exaomori]

It does, it does! Talking 'bout bitter things makes the food taste bitter.

[Though considering how bitter he was, he probably wouldn't notice at this point.

Still, she can't help but approve just a little bit when he pours for her, waiting until he's done to raise her glass.]

Kanpai~

[She'll take a little sip, but keeps the cup close to her mouth, waiting to see how Yukio wants to start off. He'd probably play it safe, but who knew with this new attitude of his.]

[atouts]

Childermass would have surely mocked him if he had kept on going to his room. To sulk, one might assume. Strange changing his mind, however, has the other magician considering. He should get back to keeping an eye on Lambert but...

"I don't see why not. I could do with a few myself."

He probably has an hour or two left to kill, right?

[verbaltic]

"I think it'd look red, zura," Hanamaru briefly sasses. Yes, she knows that there could be a whole bunch of different shades of red and a whole bunch of different types of beast. But she can't help herself and gets in that brief moment of being sassy before the conversation goes back to the Miracles.

[kingsroads]

"Good," Strange responds, with a grin. Can he get Childermass drunk? He doesn't know, but that's the new goal.

"I know a place near here. Follow me and I'll pay for the first round." And, with a gesture for Childermass to follow him, Strange starts walking in the vague direction of the bar.

[atouts]

Strange is going to soon run afoul of Childermass's favorite souvenir from Atlantis if he tries that but he's welcome to try. He nods to Strange as he mentions he knows a place and trails along after as he heads off.

"They have this drink made from rice here," he says conversationally as they go. "Have you tried that yet?"

[kingsroads]

"I haven't," Strange admits. "So the first round will be that."

He doesn't let the conversation pause for long, though. Childermass is chatty and Childermass is more loose-lipped than he's ever been. Strange is going to take the opportunity to press the man and try to tease out information about the one thing he's most tight-lipped on: Childermass himself.

"How have you been, by the way? That whole Eden business was...certainly something. Recovered fully yet?"

it's got its pluses and minuses

[impatientdefense]

"So it's magic, but helpful? 'Cause I've seen moving things like that, but usually they attacked me right after," Beau says, trying to justify her startled reaction as she studies the mannequin further. It doesn't seem to be attacking, just posing in wait... She steps tentatively back into place.

[impatientdefense]

"You're... not wrong," Beau admits. Somehow it's easier to sound complimentary when she's stretching the truth - or outright lying - than when she's simply sincere.

"That does look stable. Sturdy. Hard to push over. It's just. A big commitment, changing so much. I've only had two legs my whole life."

[atouts]

"Not at all," Childermass says cheerfully enough. "I can move around, though, so I've decided that's good enough."

AKA he should really still be resting and yet here he is. It's just most of the damage is luckily hidden beneath his clothes, so who's to tell anything is wrong apart from him having to walk slowly and stop to rest often?