❧ Just Breathe

[luministimods]

[For days, the zombie invasion of the Luministi town and spacestation has gone on, but through various means, there have been less and less zombies appearing by the day. And now, only a few remain, stubbornly shambling after their prey--

--or rather they were. With a bright, blinding flash of light, their bodies instantly change. No longer are they dead and decaying, but are that of full-fledged living beings with absolutely no desire for brains or flesh of the living. In fact, while they take a moment to blink and look around to see where they are, these townspeople merely shrug and continue on with their business like they did months ago. For them, it's back to their normal routine, and if asked, they won't even remember being a zombie. No one does. Even those who were killed during the fighting are back, right as rain.

But something else has changed.

Something big, yet the sound was so soft and heard by none. A door has been opened...

And from the surprise left in the town square, it seems other metaphorical doors have been opened as well, a fact that the sender of a text message to all of the CATs, is very well aware of:]

Enjoy this respite from chaos while you can.

[The moment that text is sent, anyone still injured will be blinded once again--but will find all wounds have been healed.]


Plot Details: Just Breathe

Welcome to Luministi's Fourth Wall event! If you have never participated in 4th wall with us before, the portion above the cut there is an IC continuation of the story that has been in the making for the past two seasons (a summary of which can be read here if you are curious, but it's not required reading!) Unlike past events, the town is not only fully populated with people who will just talk about mundane things about Luministi, but the pathway to the spacestation via the Mayor's House has been opened. How long that will remain open is anyone's guess, but for now, take advantage of it!

Also, visitors have a choice of physically appearing in the town square or communicating from their own world via the CAT.

Now, for those of you new to the game, the CATs, or Communications Audiovisual Transmitters, are personalized communication devices about the size of your palm, and for this day only, visiting characters will have this device. They'll have found it randomly on their person with no idea how it even got there. From a video broadcast standpoint, you'll be able to see the the immediate surroundings of the person you're talking to. More information about the CATs can be found on the FAQ page, which also has some handy tips about how the game is run and other questions about the game that aren't answered elsewhere in the mod journal. But if you don't see your question answered anywhere, please don't be afraid to ask!

In-game time, this event lasts a day, but you can tag for however long you want!

If visiting players do app into the game they will be able to remember visiting the town (or viewing it in a video feed), as well as everyone they met, the moment they show up in the town of Luministi for real. Yeah for ready-made CR, right?

And for current players, consider this a plot break! I'll have the game's next proper plot update for you guys tomorrow, so enjoy the breather while you can!

This event is the last one the game will hold, unfortunately, as Luminsti is in its final season. All of the storylines and mysteries introduced back in June 2010 when the game first opened will be brought to a close, and how it all does will be up to everyone involved. There are choices to be made and tasks that need to be accomplished--but only if you do it. Not doing something also will result in something, but whether it's for better or worse, well... You'll just have to come along for the ride and see, won't you?

Apps for luministi formally close July 28th, 11:59pm EST. I look forward to seeing everyone here! ♥

Now, let the fourth-walling commence! Have lots of fun~

Comments

[action]

[reminded]

[This British gentleman with a very tall hat is wandering around and approaching anyone he happens to come across.]

Pardon. Could I have just a moment of your time?

[fraction]

[tutored]

[Hey, help a bro out. Be a gentleman and give him your coat. He's walking around dripping wet and practically naked here.

OH CRAP, some American guy is trying to talk to him.]

H-hiiiii!! N-no spiikku amefuto!!

[This is clearly a face full of wisdom. You've come to the right person, Layton.]

[infraction]

[reminded]

[Oh, dear. He might have been better off leaving this young man to his business... whatever it may be.]

Are you saying you don't speak English?

[ticket]

[tutored]

[Nodnodnodnod yes, that's it, exactly! He doesn't speak English wait he can understand this guy what]

Err. No...????

[arrest]

[reminded]

[He only looks more perplexed.]

To be frank, you're giving me very mixed signals right now.

Re: [action]

[champions_legend]

Sure. I'll help if I can. [Even if she seems more like an airhead than anyone who might know what is going on here.]

[reminded]

[This is a much smoother beginning than with the other fellow.]

Splendid. This may be a strange question, but where are we currently?

[champions_legend]

Luministi. It's a space station. I think.

[Leaf, you helped save the town and all you can say is you think? Girkl, you need to work on your detail retention rate/actually retaining the Important Information.]

[reminded]

Oh... dear. I appear to be much more lost than I suspected. Is there a means by which I can return to Earth?

[That was strange to even ask.]

[action]

[tactilekonesis]

[Huh, this guy feels kind of familiar... Kon nods, folding his arms.]

Sure thing. What's up?

[action]

[reminded]

[This is a long shot, but asking people the same thing over and over in hopes of a clue could totally work out for him. You never know.]

Would you happen to know if we're anywhere near London?

[action]

[tactilekonesis]

Unfortunately, I do know... and we're absolutely, positively nowhere near it. [He rubs the back of his neck.] Sorry, sir.

I could treat you to some lunch or something if you'd like?

[action]

[reminded]

Hmm. [That doesn't sound good.]

I couldn't ask you to pay for a complete stranger. How about we say I treat you instead in exchange for some information?

Re: [action]

[wind_of_reason]

[Fuu smiles in relief at being approached so politely. (Most of the others seem intent on exploring on their own, or seem a bit hard to approach...)
She stands and bows politely, gesturing to the seat across the small table laden with tea and things.]

Certainly. Would you like to join me?

[reminded]

[Well, this is a pleasant change of pace. He offers her a tip of his hat and waits for her to be seated before sitting himself.]

It would be my pleasure.

[wind_of_reason]

[As she waits for a second cup to be brought for the man, she introduces herself,]

I'm Fuu Hououji, first year of high school, from Tokyo, Japan, blood type A. A pleasure to meet you. Please, feel free to take as much time as you like.

[reminded]

[That's quite the thorough introduction.]

Thank you. My name is Hershel Layton, and I'm a professor of archaeology at Gressenheller University in London. It's a pleasure.

Are you treated well here, Miss Hououji?

[action]

[luke_triton]

[You do not get a moment of Luke's time.

You get a running-up tackle around the waist that becomes the tightest hug.]

[reminded]

[Whoooaakay just give him a moment to find his balance, and then he'll look down to see what hit him.]

Luke! What are you doing here?

[luke_triton]

Professor! [It's all muffled in his shirt and everything.] You're really here!

[reminded]

[He softens and gently returns the hug.]

It would appear so. I'll confess I wasn't expecting to see you again so soon, my boy.

[action]

[desertdaggers]

[this young man is planning on heading home and getting some good rest, but he stops when approached.]

Ah, certainly. What can I help you with?

[action]

[reminded]

I'll only be a moment of your time. Could you tell me a bit about the parties involved in bringing us here? I'd like to know who they are and how they can be contacted.

[action]

[desertdaggers]

Ah, that's a bit tricky. [He frowns, rubbing his chin.] The mayor- Caligin- he's nominally in charge, but he hasn't been for a while, if he's even in the town. Filippo Resarci was in charge for a while, but we don't have any idea where he is… and I'm not sure I'd trust him much if we did. As for who brought us here… we don't know much about that person at all.

[He pauses again, looking Layton up and down.] …speaking of which, did you see someone before arriving here?

[reminded]

No, I didn't. The transition was rather abrupt. Who should I have been expecting to see?