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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.

oligomania: (you're the pulse in my veins)

[personal profile] oligomania 2019-07-16 07:55 am (UTC)(link)
[ Velvet has to at least give this a chance. If she can change part of the story a little bit more in the mermaid's favor, it might be worth...

Wait. What?! ]


Sing... a duet.

[ Silently she's cursing Rokurou for this turn of events. Clearly this is his fault for hearing her hum earlier. ]

You can't be serious.
chatwithdeath: Art by: Aralez (Haunt)

[personal profile] chatwithdeath 2019-07-16 08:03 am (UTC)(link)
"Yes. You could say that."

At least she wasn't the first to mention ghosts, and her tone said that was perfectly normal. Moving along after the fish, she was sort of going along onto patrol; whether he realized or not - he seemed mentally occupied.

"That's right. I need to submerge myself deep enough before I can transform."
chatwithdeath: Official Art (Consider the facts)

[personal profile] chatwithdeath 2019-07-16 08:13 am (UTC)(link)
[She nods... and then shrugs.]

Check your journal. Maybe you have another set of instructions to work around it.
ricebird: (... What the heck did I just taste...?)

Base Camp, OTA

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-07-16 03:32 pm (UTC)(link)
In the last few months between summons from the Storyteller, Kotori's been doing her best to prepare herself for the next one. Researching and memorizing cookbooks from the library, building and maintaining a pack of utensils and spices and non-perishable ingredients, and even trying to practice with the wooden knife the Disciple gave her. ... Well, trying... At least she just gets nervous and chickens out instead of having full-on panic attacks? That's progress, right? Still, it helps that she found out that her donabe has started remembering more dishes she's made before, even if it wasn't with the pot, like the sukiyaki-don from the party. That should REALLY come in handy in the future!

Aaaaand then the Storyteller says that the next story they need to repair is The Little Mermaid... and that they'll be underwater for a good bit of time... which means she can't bring her ingredients... and that her pot might just spew porridge or whatever food it made into the surrounding water... actually, the very environment would pretty much screw with the physics and taste of everything she could think to make. Except maybe sashimi, but a. that still involves knives, and b. the pieces would likely float away.

While Kotori is grateful that the Storyteller was able to provide more ocean-friendly utensils and rations- and for the mermaid form, she actually thinks being a katsuo is kind of fitting- it's still a bit frustrating. If her essence is useless down here... what good IS she?

If anyone swims by, however, she'll do her best to smile and wave... before starting to flip over with a "WAH!" Right... water physics with a tail that works COMPLETELY different even from Sora's.
twilightskey: (Oh?)

[personal profile] twilightskey 2019-07-16 05:17 pm (UTC)(link)
The one who swims by just happens to be a rather familiar face, and Roxas blinks as he watches Kotori flip over mid-wave. He blinks in surprise for a minute, but then swims over quickly, reaching out to grab her hand and help steady her.

"You okay?"
twilightskey: (?!)

[personal profile] twilightskey 2019-07-16 05:17 pm (UTC)(link)
He knew his situation wasn't normal, even among the anomaly that was Nobodies. And after Kotori's reaction, he wouldn't blame Dojima for not fully understanding. However, Dojima's firm promise has Roxas looking up, eyes widening.

"You'd do that?" There was a bit of awe mixed into his voice as he said it. "But... will that hurt my Essence? I know the other stories ended up differently, but we've never had someone's Essence be from a story we fixed."
feralhumanity: (Let us go then)

[personal profile] feralhumanity 2019-07-16 06:19 pm (UTC)(link)
He will give Dojima all the time he needed; he was used to strange stares even back home, and he knew he was an odd-looking being here.

"I am Nanaki. A pleasure to meet you." And then, as his fins float in the water, he adds, "I may need some time to get used to this form, but I assure you that I am capable of handling myself in a fight."
feralhumanity: (I'll tell you all that I know)

[personal profile] feralhumanity 2019-07-16 06:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Then that would make two of us.

[Red XIII looks up at his companion, dressed in a similar fashion as himself.]

So we are the ones to fulfill this part of the story? Odd, but I suppose this is part of our duty to help repair these stories.
detectiveforhierophant: (Another body...)

[personal profile] detectiveforhierophant 2019-07-16 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"Same to you, Nanaki-san."

Dojima had so many questions, but now wasn't the time.

"It's alright... I'm still getting used to mine too."

He flicked his fin, as if to prove a point. Admittedly, the creature did look a little... over dressed, for this. It seemed like he was part... lion fish now.

...Hahaha, funny pun, Story Teller.

"I'll trust you on that. Let's take a look around... We'll start slowly."
ricebird: (... What the heck did I just taste...?)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-07-17 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
[Well... at least Kotori considers it good news when her journal glows and she's NOT stuffed into a Colonial ball gown or a very stuffy furisode (although the latter WAS pretty... and had good memories attached), r being asked to do another love scene. In fact she... isn't really sure ANYTHING'S changed at first.

But then she sees Eizen- Rokurou-san's friend and the guy handling the alcohol at the barbecue, she knew- and he's wearing... that... Okay, she at least TRIES to choke down her giggles, she really does. But then she sees the crown in his hand... and is he asking her to... what?]


I-- I... P-pardon me... Obaasan...?

[Oh no... she KNEW this looked too easy.]
deadmentellnotails: (Really Zaveid?)

[personal profile] deadmentellnotails 2019-07-17 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
[Look she can laugh it up. Lords know she won't be laughing for long]

Baa-what?
ricebird: (Whyyyyy do I have to wear this?)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-07-17 02:16 am (UTC)(link)
[LOOK, Kotori's been shoved into love interest roles TWICE now. THIS was the dress she had to wear as Beltrina von Cratchit. Even if she HAD any room to judge, she wouldn't, because she has empathy and mercy. (Unlike Rokurou and Velvet...) So she's TRYING not to laugh... even though he looks really freaking stupid right now.

But she does feel really awkward at learning she'll have to sing, and Eizen giving her a look like that isn't helping. If she had better control over her tuna tail, she might nervously back up a bit.]


Obaasan, it's um... if the word for "grandmother" in my country.

[But not "grandma" or "granny," because a. he's supposed to be a dowager queen as well as a grandmother, and b. this is her first time interacting with Eizen.]
deadmentellnotails: (I Know)

[personal profile] deadmentellnotails 2019-07-17 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
[. . .]

Just...use my name. Please.
ricebird: (Hair Tug)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-07-17 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
I-I... Right, I'm sorry... Eizen-san...
deadmentellnotails: (It Hurts)

[personal profile] deadmentellnotails 2019-07-17 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks.

[Much better. He swims over and hands her the crown.]

Do you want help with this? I should warn you, I'm bad luck to be around.
ricebird: (I dunno...)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-07-17 02:41 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, well...

[She gives it a look and... wow, it's actually really pretty.]

Um... if you'd rather I do it, I can. But I won't mind if you want to try...

[The grandmother's supposed to take care of this role, right? And it's not like bad luck is contagious or anything... ....... Right?]
deadmentellnotails: (Do Not Mess With)

[personal profile] deadmentellnotails 2019-07-17 02:42 am (UTC)(link)
No, you have to wear it and do everything else. I can help.
ricebird: (Whyyyyy do I have to wear this?)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-07-17 02:46 am (UTC)(link)
Okay okay, sorry, I thought-- Mm...

[She thought he was offering help putting it on... But she shouldn't correct him, he seems annoyed with her enough already. She takes the crown with slightly shaking hands (the left ring finger, Eizen might notice, has a bandage around the tip) and places it on her head. She almost wants to ask if it looks alright, but that might just make him mad at her for wasting time.]

So um... I guess... off to the cave I go...?
deadmentellnotails: (It Hurts)

[personal profile] deadmentellnotails 2019-07-17 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
[He's not mad or annoyed, this is just his face. He's like that.]

Aye. If you need help, call out. I can sing a little, maybe the oysters like sea shanties.
detectiveforhierophant: (lead me along)

[personal profile] detectiveforhierophant 2019-07-17 06:20 am (UTC)(link)
...Oh, wait, she was...

Well, he felt pretty dense now. He quickly swam forward to catch up with her, then matched her pace as she moved. He hadn't realised she was going with him... or was he going with her now?

Nevermind, it didn't matter.

"I see... does it come with any sort of stipulations?"

He hadn't really talked at all to her about her essence, he realised; he had been so focused on getting out of his armor and into some better suited clothing...

All the same, he kept his eyes scanning the area-- make sure to watch the fish, and any other sea life.
bladebabysitter: (oh look it's telethia)

[personal profile] bladebabysitter 2019-07-17 05:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Right. And I'm pretty sure we're supposed to go... [She motions with her head, calling attention to the castle perilously far up above.]
chatwithdeath: (Calling)

[personal profile] chatwithdeath 2019-07-18 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
Looked like he finally caught on.

"Not really. Though, it seems more at my will than a necessary 'must transform'."

If he understood. Her essence was rather strange compared to his, but she wasn't really surprised. She would get an odd job in all of this.

"It may develop in the future. Same with this foresight."
titanus_gojira: (long live the king)

[personal profile] titanus_gojira 2019-07-18 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Right on cue, as if someone had heard him, the swans start to get agitated toward a certain spot in the lagoon. What's causing the swans to get all worked up, was a mysterious large stone(?) swimming into their territory. It wasn't even moving that fast, as if unfazed by the swans pecking and clawing at the surface of stone. It eventually comes to halt, the swans continuing to swarm and try to turn the rock over.

One is about to be in for a nasty surprise though, hanging out on the wrong side of the rock. A giant lizard-like head suddenly breaks the surface near the rock, and manages to get it's teeth around the swan's neck, bringing it down underneath the water. Ink spews from the water where the creature had grabbed the swan. This of course, gets all the swans in a panic and fury as the lizard's head surfaces again to let out a mighty roar in their direction. Fuck off pigeons.]
ricebird: (I dunno...)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-07-18 03:37 am (UTC)(link)
[A nod, and off she goes, slowly making her way to the cave (and VERY grateful for Roxas's pointers from earlier). It doesn't seem TOO deep a cave, especially with how there's a small, soft glow already visible from the entrance... but... wasn't there something about eels?

Gulp... okay, just... gonna start swimming. Towards the light... in the very dark cave... with eels. ....... She and the Storyteller are going to have a LONG talk when they get back to the Index.]
ricebird: (Whyyy...)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-07-18 03:44 am (UTC)(link)
"Whoa--!"

Oof, yeah, that helps a lot, even if it might send Kotori's hair to fan out every which way, her hair is LONG.

"A-ah, thanks, Roxas-kun... How's it going...?"

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