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storyevents ([personal profile] storyevents) wrote in [community profile] realmofstories2019-07-14 04:23 pm

Chapter 03: Act I

The Little Mermaid: Act I—





§ instructions.

The first Act of our third campaign is underway! This is the designated log for all Main Scenes. Others are free to create their own toplevels for the Sub Quests, which are detailed below. Each Main Scene has their own unique toplevel and those cast into the roles are to thread their scene under each. All scene instructions are provided in the toplevels. There are also toplevels for each Sub Quest this time around, but players are more than welcome to create their own individual toplevel if they have something else in mind they would like to do.

As a reminder, characters will find similar information and instructions within their journals so they won't go in blind. Also to note, all characters will have all their belongings within them as well as the additional supplies provided to them by the Storyteller. As you know, everyone has undergone a special "mermaid" transformation upon arriving into the Book, but do note: characters in Main Scenes will have a second wardrobe change while acting the scene. Their merform will stay the same, but they'll have additional bits to add to their role. Outfits will be provided in the prompts themselves, and these outfits will only be in affect during the scene. The moment they leave the setting area, they return to their other wardrobe.

Finally, just to be clear, characters who are in Main Scenes are not immediately dropped in to their location and will have to travel to the "setting location" and then return. Threading all of that isn't necessary, but it's to help give a better idea that characters can take a break between scenes or wait a bit to help with other things like the Sub Quests.

Feel free to refer to the Game Notes for more detailed info as well as ask questions or clarifications.

rokubro: (‡ 144)

[personal profile] rokubro 2019-09-15 06:45 am (UTC)(link)
[Although his essence might be worried, Rokurou just grins and follows along. He doesn't mind Keith's impulsive behavior so much, so this will definitely be an interesting "battle of wills" so to speak.

Once they get to the pearl, he lets out a low whistle at the size before attempting to pry it out of its crater.]


Man, you were really lucky to avoid this. It's pretty heavy, too—might have to carry this together or find something to put it in.
rokubro: (‡ 131)

[personal profile] rokubro 2019-09-15 06:48 am (UTC)(link)
...Better question is are you okay? If you want to take a break and rest first, we should be fine here.
tempredmental: (Everything Is Uncertain)

[personal profile] tempredmental 2019-09-15 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[Keith studied the windows, looking for anything that might be loose. But, naturally, captain's quarters were always made out of the best materials. This window was solid. He frowned in thought for a moment, and then looked around for anything that they could use to break the glass.]

Maybe we could find something to break in with.
tempredmental: (Intense Watching)

[personal profile] tempredmental 2019-09-15 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Maybe a piece of sail if we can find one big enough.

[Since Rokurou was already working on prying it out...]

I can go look for one.

[He had no idea how they were going to put a pearl this big into a crown, but... whatever. It wasn't going on his head.]
rokubro: (‡ 089)

[personal profile] rokubro 2019-09-16 05:50 am (UTC)(link)
[Clearly it's for some giant sea creature they have yet to meet.]

There should be some nearby. I'll try and get this out.

[Of course his essence is being a worry wort, but Rokurou trusts Keith he'll be fine, so he'll continue to work on this pearl. It's stuck in there pretty good, but thanks to being able to pinpoint weak points, he's able to find where to maneuver the pearl. So by the time Keith returns, it will have been loosened enough so that they just have to push it onto the sail.

Yay for being underwater and lower gravity!]
tempredmental: (Listening and Watching)

[personal profile] tempredmental 2019-09-17 02:25 am (UTC)(link)
[Keith nodded and headed off to do just that. Having seen the pearl, he knew exactly what size they'd need for a piece of sail, and managed to find one intact enough and large enough to do the trick. He spread it out on the ground in front, and then moved around to the other side to help push.

Once it was on there, he tied the two ends in a way that would make a sling for the pearl that they could carry it between them.]


Ready?

[After all this, it would really stink if this was the wrong pearl, but... there'd only been one oyster this massive.]
rokubro: (‡ 071)

[personal profile] rokubro 2019-09-17 05:29 am (UTC)(link)
[They're going to take back the pearl and everyone will like it.]

Ready.

[And heave ho! Despite its size and true weight, it's really just it being generally cumbersome than heavy.]

Good thing we don't have to try to lug this over land, or this would really be a pain. Just let me know if you need a break.

[It's said with some genuine concern, but mostly joking a bit.]
tempredmental: (Glad We're All Making Fun of Lance)

[personal profile] tempredmental 2019-09-17 01:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[The round shape definitely helped reduce drag in the water, but it definitely was a bit of a chore, regardless. Keith glanced at Rokurou for a second and then smirked.]

Don't worry about me. But you let me know if you need a break, too.

[That might have been a rather smug and competitive sounding challenge...]
ricebird: (Whaaa...?)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-09-18 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Right, okay... maybe a big rock, or piece of wood...

[She does have her donabe on her, but NOPE, being underwater for this long is enough abuse for the poor thing, she is NOT using it as a glass smasher.

Lets see... down to the sand the ship is resting on is their best bet, so Kotori swims down there, checking to see if Keith is following behind. At least down there they should be able to talk a bit more. It's not like there are skeleton pirates patrolling AROUND the ship too. ... Right?]


Ugh, it's dark down here, isn't it...?
ricebird: (Breathe)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-09-18 10:11 pm (UTC)(link)
I... y-yeah, a break should work.

[Deep breaths, she should be fine in a bit, she just... needs to breathe and not think about cuts or getting cut for a second.]
rokubro: (‡ 144)

[personal profile] rokubro 2019-09-19 05:02 am (UTC)(link)
Sorry, Kotori, should have realized this would be a lot tougher for you.

[Genuinely apologetic, he guides her to the side of the river the connected between the open ocean and the lagoon. By now it's mostly opened up to the sea, current not too bad as fish swim to and fro past them.]

I can hold onto the pearl for you, too.
tempredmental: (Uh Well I Guess I'm Okay)

[personal profile] tempredmental 2019-09-19 05:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[He followed along easily enough, attempting to keep his eyes peeled for any hints of something smash worthy. But she was right. It was darker the deeper they got.]

You'd think we'd be adapted to see in this, right?

[One would think...? But still, it was a bit of an adjustment from the lighter waters above that weren't obscured by a massive sunken ship.

As it darkened, Keith also realized it might be harder to see a potential attack... so, he made sure to stay as alert as possible while still looking for a good 'weapon'.]
ricebird: (Hair Tug)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-09-20 12:47 am (UTC)(link)
N-no, it's fine! [Geez, now Rokurou's feeling bad, she can't have that.] I'm glad I was able to help. I guess... living things or people being cut is still hard for me. You shouldn't feel bad about that, you were just defending the two of us. Thank you for that...
rokubro: (‡ 239)

[personal profile] rokubro 2019-09-21 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
...Aaah, because of your knife trauma, right?
ricebird: (Mom just cancelled... again...)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-09-21 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
No kidding... or our powers. Mine are pretty much useless down here.

[Says the girl who used porridge as makeshift squid ink to save Shizuo form sharks, but she still can't COOK with it unless she takes it to the surface.]
ricebird: (Anxious)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-09-21 08:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[An embarrassed nod.]

Like I said, it's not your fault. Really...
detectiveforhierophant: (What the hell--)

[personal profile] detectiveforhierophant 2019-09-22 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
"..."

Okay. That ability? That ability was pretty cool useful, especially under water like this. Asking the help of literal sharks...

"Nice job--"

Okay, stop staring there, stunned. Stay out of the sharks way and hit up the Erasers that were now trying to escape--

Giving it a good slash, sending it right into a nearby palace wall.
tempredmental: (Uh Well I Guess I'm Okay)

[personal profile] tempredmental 2019-09-22 04:57 am (UTC)(link)
I'm still figuring mine out, so I have no idea.

[There... He found a large stick. Maybe that would work...]

Let's try this.

[He started heading back up to the window.]
rokubro: (‡ 002)

[personal profile] rokubro 2019-09-22 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
Still, that can't be a pleasant experience, so take all the time you need.
chatwithdeath: Art by: Aralez (Haunt)

[personal profile] chatwithdeath 2019-09-22 09:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Though the sharks were handling things well enough on their own, Naomi still directed a few. Those Erasers that wanted to get away? Yeah, that really wasn't happening.

"Think this will be enough?"
ricebird: (Got My Attention)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-09-24 01:11 am (UTC)(link)
[Right, up they go.]

What is your essence, by the way? If you don't mind me asking.
tempredmental: (Listening Seriously)

[personal profile] tempredmental 2019-09-24 08:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[Keith glanced at her for a second, not sure yet how he felt about his essence, but...]

Little Red Riding Hood...

[And off swimming again.]

What's yours?
ricebird: (Breathe)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-09-25 12:21 am (UTC)(link)
Okay...

[A few more deep breaths, and it only takes a half minute more until Kotori feels something close to settled, not wanting to delay any further and leave them sitting ducks (no offense, Della) for other enemies.]

Ready...
ricebird: (Trying Not to Chuckle)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-09-25 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
[O-oh no, that's kind of cute. Kotori brings a lightly curled hand up to her mouth and nods into it, trying to keep from laughing in surprise.]

I-I see. That makes some sense...

[Okay phew, the wave of humor is ALMOST past now.]

As for me... I don't suppose you've ever heard of Sweet Porridge, have you?
Edited 2019-09-25 20:40 (UTC)
rokubro: (‡ 241)

[personal profile] rokubro 2019-09-25 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
Need to hold my hand?

[There's a cheeky grin there, but it's a deliberate teasing joke.]

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