⇨ 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.

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dark alphys

[exaomori]

If you're not enjoying yourself in a place like this, then you're doing it wrong. Shura has no idea why Alphys is over there, looking so glum, and Shura really has no idea why Alphys is taking off when she notices her.

"Hey, hey, Bubbles, just where are you goin'?!"

Don't run from someone who's going to treat you to something nice?? Dang, that just means Shura has to chase her down.

[textsfromhotland]

Alphys slows to a stop, as she's already been spotted. "M-my name isn't Bubbles!"

[exaomori]

"Nyaa, where are you goin' like that, huh? I ain't gonna bite." And Shura casually just ignores Alphys protesting the nickname because Shura is a jerk like that.

"C'mon, come with me. I got pass for two to one of the fancy baths. It'd be a waste to use it just for myself, so you should go with me." Look at her, being so generous with the Ringmaster's allowance.

[textsfromhotland]

"B-bath...?" Alphys' face droops even lower than thought possible. "B-But that means we have to get undressed...and g-get all kinds of soap in our hair... it's kind of a hassle, don't you think?"

[exaomori]

"Well, yeah, you gotta get clean before you get in that kind of tub. But it ain't a bother, it'll be worth it." What, was she going to have to physically drag Alphys there? Well, it wouldn't be the first time she bullied someone to a bath like this.

[textsfromhotland]

"Aw, jeez..." Alphys wrings her hands together and stares at the ground. "I dunno, I don't think you'd have much fun taking me along..."

[exaomori]

It ain't about that, Shura nearly says. But it doesn't seem like words are getting through to this one, and so there's only one other option--somehow wrestle this mopey Bubbles into a headlock or other hold to help drag her along with Shura to the bath house.

"C'mon~ It ain't gonna hurt, so let's just go~~"

[textsfromhotland]

Now that just puts bad thoughts into her head. "W-w-w-w-what if it does hurt!?"

Looks like you may have to drag her there after all, Shura.

[exaomori]

You asked for this, Bubbles. Or maybe she didn't. Either way, Shura has no mercy when it comes to relaxing, and so a headlock it is, moving in close to drape her arm around Alphys's neck in the friendliest of holds.

"Stop fussin', you'll be fine."

The less she fights, the sooner it'll be over!