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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.

ricebird: (I can't do this...)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-09-01 06:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[The blade strike deep into the heart, and the swan lets out a strangled honk before dissolving into ink that filters through the water like blood.

Kotori's still swimming, but she looks around at the cry... and then has to look away again, flinching at the sight of something getting cut, even if it's just a shadow of a living being made of ink.]
rokubro: (‡ 143)

[personal profile] rokubro 2019-09-04 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
[Because of the momentum Rokurou is sent past a small distance still, but he's able to swerve and come to a halt. He wasn't breathing hard before, but he is now with that burst of speed he had to use.

With the threat cleared, he looks over at Kotori.]


You all right?
ricebird: (Whyyyyy do I have to wear this?)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-09-08 10:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[It takes a few deep breaths before Kotori nods, slowly lowering her hands from her head and opening her eyes, even as they stay lowered.]

Yeah... Yeah, I think so. Are you okay, Rokurou-san?
rokubro: (‡ 002)

[personal profile] rokubro 2019-09-09 02:35 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah I'm fine. Just have a few cuts here and there, but nothing too bad.

[Talons and beaks hurt.]
ricebird: (I dunno...)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-09-12 08:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[For a second she's frozen stiff at the mention of cuts and the faint puffs of blood, then closes her eyes again to gulp and nod. Okay, girl, stay calm and breathe.]

Th-that still doesn't look good. Do you need to heal, or...?
rokubro: (‡ 124)

[personal profile] rokubro 2019-09-13 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
[Just a dismissive wave of his hand.]

I'll be fine. Most of these should heal up on their own, and I can wait until we get back.
ricebird: (Breathe)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-09-14 02:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[Another soft nod, even if she can't open her eyes or stop shivering yet.]

O-okay, if you're sure...
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.
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.
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: (Anxious)

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

Like I said, it's not your fault. Really...
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.
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...
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.]
ricebird: (NANI THE HECK MOM?!)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-09-26 03:42 am (UTC)(link)
[THAT gets a choked squawk out of her.]

What?! NO, that's-- no thank you!

[Okay, maybe she's being stupid about this, but he doesn't need to treat her like a child!]
rokubro: (‡ 172)

[personal profile] rokubro 2019-09-26 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
[And that just makes him laugh as he swims back a bit.]

Or you can hang onto my tail, that's fine, too.
ricebird: (Tsun Chewing)

[personal profile] ricebird 2019-09-26 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
Hng, no! [Aaaand swimming away, tuna speed and tsuntsun are a VERY powerful combination!] Let's go before something else tries to kill us!
Edited 2019-09-26 03:56 (UTC)
rokubro: (‡ 219)

[personal profile] rokubro 2019-09-26 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
[He's still laughing, but he's following right behind, easily keeping up with his swordfish speed.

She may be tsunning, but at least it took her mind off things, yeah? So off they go, making their way back to the palace with no real incident.]