❧ 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

[resonatingdreams]

Among the stars, really?

I suppose if nothing else, this will make a good story for the children, if I see them again.

[fortune_sought]

Yes... [she frowns, a bit frustrated] I would show you, but they've blocked us from the only building with windows. The way out is through there, so I'm certain that's why.

Oh, you will. [her expression is determined now] We'll make sure of that!

[and then her expression softens, and she smiles] But for now, I'm Sophie Hatter. And you?

[resonatingdreams]

Sadly, I'm not as certain as you. The last I remember, everyone was in danger, and...

[He pauses, but then smiles gently to stop having a sad expression.] But worrying won't change anything right now, will it.

My name is Lafra. It's very nice to meet you, Sophie.

[fortune_sought]

[Sophie frowns, her expression sympathetic. in fact, she knows exactly how he's feeling] Then you'll be relieved to hear that, through a sort of magic I can't explain--or perhaps it's science. I never can tell. In any case, as long as you are in this town, time doesn't pass where you've come from. So when you leave here, things will be just as you left them. So no, worrying truly is useless.

[she nods, smiling back] And it's nice to meet you as well, Lafra. I do understand your concern. My son... [but she stops, shaking her head] Well, I suppose it's simplest to say, I'm in a hurry to return home myself.

[resonatingdreams]

I see. I hope everything works out for the best for you and your son.

[fortune_sought]

[Sophie nods, trying not to look as anxious as thoughts of Morgan make her feel] And for your friends as well, Lafra. But is there anything I can help you with, now that you're here?

[resonatingdreams]

I don't really want to impose...

[fortune_sought]

Impose? [Sophie is surprised by that reaction] I don't see how you could be! We all arrived here unexpectedly at one time or another. Now, what could I help with?

[resonatingdreams]

If you're certain... Maybe you could show me around the town?

[fortune_sought]

Certainly! Are you hungry at all? There are a lot of shops around the Town Square, for a start.

[resonatingdreams]

Ah, yes, a little. It's been some time since dinner, after all.

[fortune_sought]

Then we'll walk past the shops first. Let me know which you'd like to stop at. [she starts to head toward the edge of the Town Square so they can see the shops better]

[resonatingdreams]

All right. Thank you.

[He follows, looking from side to side, taking in the unfamiliar scenery and looking to see what kinds of shops there are.]

[fortune_sought]

[Sophie leads him past a variety of shops, giving short descriptions of the food that each offers as they go] For a snack, I would recommend the tea room. The Malt Shop also has good food, particularly if you like ice cream.

[resonatingdreams]

There really are a lot of different shops, aren't there.

[fortune_sought]

[she nods] It's a very...well-to-do town. In fact, there are some places here that don't exist where I'm from, such as a theatre that shows sorts of illusions of events known as "films."

Is there anywhere in particular that you'd like to go to start?

[resonatingdreams]

A theatre that shows illusions? That's very different from any magic I've ever seen.

Hmm... Perhaps the tea room, then?

[fortune_sought]

[Sophie's eyes light up at the mention of magic. she'd resigned herself to the fact that just about no one ever arrives here who has even heard of it] There's magic in your world as well?

[she nods] It's just over this way. [she gestures as she walks]

[resonatingdreams]

[He follows, keeping up a cheerful expression.]

There is. I don't know any myself, but the children have a natural talent for it.

[fortune_sought]

[she's glad to have something familiar to talk about, despite the strange situation]

Yes, people are born with magic--or not--in my world as well. But I ask because almost no one here has magic in their worlds! It's very strange.

[resonatingdreams]

They don't? I can hardly imagine living in a world without its presence, at least...

[fortune_sought]

Nor can I! Their worlds seem to focus on "science" instead, but it's really not the same.

[resonatingdreams]

I suppose it must work for them, at least.

[fortune_sought]

Yes, I suppose you're right. Still, it's a relief to hear that not all worlds are like that! [she opens the door to the tea room, politely holding it for him]

[resonatingdreams]

It's certainly nice to know. Thank you. [He'll enter, then.]