Hijinks Mingle

[potentite]

Who: Everyone!
Where: Anywhere around the hub!
When: Days 103-105
Open/Closed: Open mingle!
Notes: See this post for details on the moon prompt and this one for the telepathy/dream/spirit prompts!



[A | Flower Gleam and Glow]
[The nearby moon is still passing close to the hub island, meaning the effects are still in play. Perhaps now is the time to stop and smell the large lit up sparkling moonflowers that have bloomed? Or be annoyed by the mosquito-like insects that came with them.

Alternatively, the deer seem to draw some sort of energy from the moon's light. Given their size, at least their sudden aggression and proximity to the base camp isn't the worst thing in the world but a kick would still break a rib or other bone so be careful! Possibly help each other deal with these cute but troublesome fauna.]



[B | Eavesdropping]
[For some reason, the telepathy will suddenly get rather wonky. Characters won't know why it's happening, though of course no doubt there will be ponderings, but it means characters won't be in control of their ability to broadcast — or more specifically, not broadcast — their thoughts. Time to find out secrets of an embarrassing nature. Or maybe something sadder is going on in your character's head.

If this wasn't bad enough, the area around the signet might experience burning or tingling. Just try to keep a lid on your brain for the day and distract yourself from any annoying pain.]



[C | Talking In Your Sleep]
[Or maybe your character just doesn't have the most interesting thoughts. Maybe they're busy thinking about pie instead of their upsetting childhood. That's fair. Pie is great.

But surely sometimes it haunts their dreams. With the telepathy running amuck, it's no wonder dreams and nightmares are leaking through, too. Of course, it doesn't have to be an accident. Feel free to grab a friend and share a fanciful dreamscape together on purpose! But for those nuts that are tougher to crack, accidents can and will happen.]



[D | Who You Gonna Call]
[Last but not least, as Friday rolls around, there seems to be something odd going on with the island. If your character is inclined towards the spiritual or supernatural, they'll no doubt notice the strange heavy thickness hanging around. There are whispers in the air and all of new energy just feels solemn. Might be good to give people a heads up and keep an eye on it.]

Comments

[thatdamnknight]

[the choice of words gets flynn to just stare at vern for a moment. finally, he cracks a small smile. ]

...He would punch me in the face, wouldn't he?

[the 'he' being a certain best friend of his. with a soft laugh, he turns back to face the lake.]

You're right and I know you are, but I can't accept that. As a knight --as the commander of an entire army-- I need to be the one people rely on and not the other way around. How can I consider myself a strong leader if I can't even handle my own problems?

[rootbound]

[...vern just sighs at that one, putting his chin on his knees]

I think you're allowed to be both a strong leader people rely on and a human being. No one's telling you to make a huge drama out of your issues in public; you're correct that that would hurt your image. But you're hardly in public all the time, and just the fact that you're talking to me about this stuff means you, uh...well, that you need someone to talk to.

[thatdamnknight]

[allowed to be human, huh? flynn considers this and can't deny that he isn't always out in the public eye. although it's clear he's listening to what vern is saying, it's equally clear that he's conflicted about accepting it as the truth.]

...Is that really okay, though? I've burdened my friends so much already so wouldn't talking with them about my troubles on top of that just be selfish?

[rootbound]

[there's a long silence before Vern answers. he almost doesn't.]

...take it from someone who knows, okay? People aren't really...meant to function alone. You go some pretty bad places if you don't rely on anyone else, ever.

[thatdamnknight]

[someone who knows... flynn appreciates vern sharing that bit since it couldn't have been easy.]

...I'll try to rely on others a little more than I have, then. [it'll be hard but he'll try.] Thank you for all of your advice.

[rootbound]

[sniffs a bit]

Sure. Whatever. If it means you'll stop being dumb about this I guess it was worth giving.

[what an ungracious therapist]

[thatdamnknight]

[flynn'll be gracious enough for the both of them, as evidenced by how he smiles warmly despite the 'dumb' comment.]

I do appreciate it... [he pauses upon suddenly realizing something.] I don't believe I ever got your name.

[rootbound]

Vern. It's Vern. And you're...that guy.

[thatdamnknight]

Flynn. It's a pleasure to meet you properly.

[and cue that charming smile.]

[rootbound]

I'm not sure an impromptu counseling session counts as a proper meeting, but, uh, if you like...

[metaphorical kitten puffing]

...is there anything else you wanted to talk about. While I'm here being a convenient ear.

[thatdamnknight]

No, I think this is more than enough. Thank you.

[a perfect thing to say just as scenery starts to fade. whoooosh. looks like the dream is ending. great chat, vern! flynn will actually take this all to heart when he wakes up.]