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auroraexpress2020-01-06 10:07 pm
trainmasters) wrote in auroraexpress2020-01-06 10:07 pm
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Event: Worldhop #1 | Part II
Who: EVERYONE
When: Day 54, sunset
Where: all around Origin Star
At first, when all the totems have been deactivated and everyone has returned to the Aurora, it seems like the dire situation has still not been resolved. The sky is still dark, the miasma still floating through the air.
But then, after an hour or two, you hear the clear ringing of a bell-tone, as you've heard every time Origin Star's Prism has reached a new level of purification. If you happen to be on the beach, you'll see it too -- glowing a paler and brighter green and sending off waves of white light.
Out on the Final Island, another scream resounds. In the distance you see tendrils rising, massive vines lifting and curling into the air like tentacles. They grow, and grow, and grow, into monster of unimaginable size, screeching all along, the concentrated remains of Malice on this Star. They lash out, bridges across the sea coming right at all of you!
But before they reach the shore, the Prism shifts fully to white, and light explodes from it, bright and warm and full of square-shaped sparkle. The darkness in the sky recedes, and as the pink-and-golden beams of the setting sun touch the island, the monster screams one more time, and then... dissipates, leaving behind it a picturesque scenery, white stone ruins surrounded by jungle and dotted in colourful flowers.
On your island, equally wonderful things are happening. Any remaining emotional effects you may be under fade, and the monsters in the jungle transform back to their original shapes as normal flora and fauna. The jungle blooms in front of you, becoming a visual feast of flowers, birds, and butterflies, and off towards the remains of the town you hear the sounds of people.
In fact, some of those people are appearing right around the train -- showers of sparkles coalesce into the forms of living people, some with many wings and some with a deer's body. They're confused and alarmed at the moment, but alive and whole. Even the girl that was brought back from the far island is waking up, and within the magic bottle you found on the third mission, echoes of a soul can be sensed by those with the power to do so.
You receive a message on your Chain:
As of now, you may earn sparks via your new team bonds, which are displayed in the lounge with all the others. For the evening, there'll be free sweets and champagne in the lounge car. It has no special effects and is just good plain fun! You'll also hear cheerful electronic pop playing from the intercoms all over the train, because your patron is Like This.
Speaking of... after a bit, Cardamom will be hanging out in the town handing out food and supplies to the people and explaining the situation to them, if you wish to join him. You may also speak to Lily, the girl brought back from session 2. Thyme will be around as well, but he'll be busy helping the townsfolk settle, so won't have a toplevel in this post.
Additionally, after a bit, the next train upgrade suggestions gathering will appear, so make your wishes known!
When: Day 54, sunset
Where: all around Origin Star
At first, when all the totems have been deactivated and everyone has returned to the Aurora, it seems like the dire situation has still not been resolved. The sky is still dark, the miasma still floating through the air.
But then, after an hour or two, you hear the clear ringing of a bell-tone, as you've heard every time Origin Star's Prism has reached a new level of purification. If you happen to be on the beach, you'll see it too -- glowing a paler and brighter green and sending off waves of white light.
Out on the Final Island, another scream resounds. In the distance you see tendrils rising, massive vines lifting and curling into the air like tentacles. They grow, and grow, and grow, into monster of unimaginable size, screeching all along, the concentrated remains of Malice on this Star. They lash out, bridges across the sea coming right at all of you!
But before they reach the shore, the Prism shifts fully to white, and light explodes from it, bright and warm and full of square-shaped sparkle. The darkness in the sky recedes, and as the pink-and-golden beams of the setting sun touch the island, the monster screams one more time, and then... dissipates, leaving behind it a picturesque scenery, white stone ruins surrounded by jungle and dotted in colourful flowers.
On your island, equally wonderful things are happening. Any remaining emotional effects you may be under fade, and the monsters in the jungle transform back to their original shapes as normal flora and fauna. The jungle blooms in front of you, becoming a visual feast of flowers, birds, and butterflies, and off towards the remains of the town you hear the sounds of people.
In fact, some of those people are appearing right around the train -- showers of sparkles coalesce into the forms of living people, some with many wings and some with a deer's body. They're confused and alarmed at the moment, but alive and whole. Even the girl that was brought back from the far island is waking up, and within the magic bottle you found on the third mission, echoes of a soul can be sensed by those with the power to do so.
You receive a message on your Chain:
☆: Hey, look at that! You did it!
☆: That's one Star down, nine or so to go!
☆: As a reward, we've programmed in a new Bond for each of your teams, so check the board in the lounge to see those. We'll also be giving you a new train car, so keep an eye out for that announcement!
☆: Unfortunately, you can't rest on your laurels too much. Take tonight to get some rest and take in the fruits of your labour, and tomorrow morning we'll head to the next location.
☆: And, to be more formal... Congratulations, Heroes of Distant Stars. Through your efforts and your bonds, you've restored love and peace to this sector of the universe. I, Cardamom, Prince of Stars, my Circle of Knights, and all the people living in this sector, thank you with all our hearts.
☆: Now, let's party!
As of now, you may earn sparks via your new team bonds, which are displayed in the lounge with all the others. For the evening, there'll be free sweets and champagne in the lounge car. It has no special effects and is just good plain fun! You'll also hear cheerful electronic pop playing from the intercoms all over the train, because your patron is Like This.
Speaking of... after a bit, Cardamom will be hanging out in the town handing out food and supplies to the people and explaining the situation to them, if you wish to join him. You may also speak to Lily, the girl brought back from session 2. Thyme will be around as well, but he'll be busy helping the townsfolk settle, so won't have a toplevel in this post.
Additionally, after a bit, the next train upgrade suggestions gathering will appear, so make your wishes known!
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[her headwings flutter a bit, cheerfully]
I'm so happy all of you came here. With you around, maybe there's some hope for the universe.
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You know, I used to think I wasn't. But when I heard how you were hurting, all I wanted to do was help. There's probably something to that.
That is the idea. We seemed to be doing a decent job so far. [Looking around.] Honestly, I didn't expect there would be other people to come back...
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[But no reason to tell her about Briar until she knows Briar is back.]
At least you'll be able to rebuild.
[She pauses, and pulls out a leather bound book and holding it out.] I wasn't sure you'd be awake before we left or what was going to happen. I was going to live your story behind, so maybe future generations would know better.
But if you're here, I guess I can just give this to you. It's still mostly blank, so you can right what you want.
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[She seems genuinely moved by this, and leafs through the book curiously.]
I'm not sure what we'll do about... about Father. But I'm sure we'll make things better than they were.
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[But the rest of the pages are blank, ready to be written in. And it's a proper book cover instead of a notebook.] I put a charm on it. Help it last through wear and tear of time, at least longer than most books. Can't do much if someone sets it on fire though.
.....ah, I guess he is alive.
[She's silent a few moments.]
Personally, I want to kick him and leave him in a ditch. But....
My guess is he was angry at the country for not helping your mother. And he handled that grief badly. He shouldn't have acted the way he did, but knowing that, it's possible you could reach him, get him to change.
But don't sacrifice yourself to do it. It's up to him to be better. It'd be extremely gracious of you to even give him a chance to prove yourself, don't hurt yourself for him.
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No one's seen him, so... I don't think he's made it. But the damage from his actions will take a long time to repair.
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But....this is a new chance. A way to do things better. Maybe people here will be able to see that.
After all, a bunch of strangers did a lot for them, might work to touch their hearts enough to rethink their life choices.