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wind-of-reason.livejournal.com

[Fuu sits contemplatively in front of the windows, staring out into the stars. Above the pages of her Luministi journal she holds a pen loosely in her hand, her mind wandering from her writing.]

[Everything that had happened was so unbelievable. The end had been so sudden and shocking. And now... now she gets to go home. The thing that she wanted the most also fills her with the most dread - how can she possibly explain her absence for over three months?]

[But before she gets to worry too much over that, she should make sure that she says proper farewells to everyone she met here. Because they have shared a very unique experience together. Something they will be unable to share with anyone else.]

[ooc: Much the same as Xion's post, Fuu will be in search of everyone in order to say goodbye! Or, of course, you might find her first XD]

desertdaggers

[Hawk's on the observation deck, hands tucked into pockets. He's a little restless and shifting from foot to foot, though he's trying not to let that show too much.] Amazing view, isn't it? I've never seen the stars this close. [quietly, mostly to himself] I wonder if the Holyland would be like this.

[attention attention on the CAT, now] Seems like a good spot for a farewell party, if anyone wants to do that. Haven't got anything much right now, but I'm sure we can all grab things we like.

irreversibly.livejournal.com

[Xion is standing by the window and staring at the stars, hood down, one arm behind her so she can hold her elbow with her other hand. So many stars... So many more than she ever saw in Traverse Town.

Traverse Town. She's... She's going back there. Going back home. And once she's there... She needs to go back where she belongs. She needs to go back to Twilight Town, find Riku and Naminé and DiZ... and go back to Sora.

If she said she wasn't scared, she would be lying. She is. She knows this will be the last time she will see these stars, these people... The last time she'll get to see her friends here.

After a moment, she sighs softly and shifts her weight to one leg before turning and walking away from the window.]

[ooc: Xion is going to be seeking out everyone she's ever talked to so she can say good-bye and thank you. :D So have at her~]

luministimods

[Audrey waits outside the door to Lab #3. she smiles--she finally has something to smile properly about again] Go on in if you're ready, and take care, my darlings.

[the door opens to reveal a silver, cylindrical room within, and on the opposite side of the room is a small observation room, walled off with glass through which the real Dr. Constantine Caligin and Verita can be seen, waiting. Caligin moves out of that room, into the main area; the warm smile on his face from so many past announcements is tinged with sadness and regret.]

I heard everything you said before, and I thank you. Saying "I'm sorry" is in no way sufficient enough for what you were put through, but I really hope you do believe me when I say that I made the biggest mistake in my life. Grief, like love, makes us all fools. I just know that if you had met my father, you would have understood why I started the project in the first place.

But now, if you can head into this chamber, I can get you home. If you need a minute to say any last good-byes to anyone, do so now and let me know when you are all set to depart.

[ooc: Once your character is all set to leave, please write "Ready to go home!" in the subject line of your comment.]

luministimods

( The final confrontation )

( OOC: Plot Details )

luministimods

[while the music still plays, the two voices beyond the door finally stop arguing for a moment. if anyone is listening, they can hear this:]

[the first voice is obviously Resarci's--accented as always. his tone is firm] I think I've said all that I can.

[the other person sighs wearily. as he begins to speak, it becomes obvious that this is Mayor Caligin, though there is no trace of his usually-cheerful tone] I know, Ernesto, but I still cannot believe they... [he trails off] I never thought it would come to this.

[there is sympathy in Resarci's tone, but that firmness doesn't fade] Neither did I, but it doesn't change what's most important here. The project must be successful. As it is now, the subjects are too unwilling for our testing to proceed as planned.

[he pauses] Yes. Yes...you're right. [sighs again, and there is a beeping sound, followed by humming]

What is it you have done?

Only put up a barrier. They cannot reach you this way.

Ohhh! Brilliant, Constantine--as always. [his tone picks up with excitement] Now, shall we initiate the protocol? It will bring the project back on track. I guarantee!

[Caligin's tone, however, is subdued] Not quite yet.

[confused] But...why wait?

I want to speak to them first. After...everything, I owe them that much.

If you insist, Constantine, but remember--it is for the good of the project.

[a brief pause before Caligin says] Of course.

Then we shall talk again when it is done. I must prepare! [footsteps are heard against the floor, fading into the distance]

[suddenly, the doors fly open and happy, bright music practically bursts out, along with puffs of white confetti from two confetti guns. inside is a grand ballroom with expensive, vast crystal chandeliers hanging along the ceiling and around each one are swathes of white cloth tied off to give the whole room the feel of being in a giant tent. white and yellow rose bouquets in grand vases in the shape of lions bookend rows of chairs facing a flowered trellis, and beneath it is--Mayor Caligin himself.]

[only...while color floods the entire ballroom, Caligin is physically in grayscale, just like every broadcast of his has been. he extends his arms, grinning at the people in the room beyond and starts to speak.]

Welcome and hello to my most illustrious citizens! I hope you have enjoyed your stay in my humble abode. The joyous occasion you have been waiting for has finally arrived--!

--Is what I would love to say. [his smile fades as he steps down away from the trellis] However, there won't be any such ceremony today. What a shame, too. [he clicks a button on a small remote in his hand, and everything but the chairs shimmers and dissolves, the music stopping, revealing thousands of security screens set all around the room, each one watching a spot in town or inside the mayoral house itself. just in front of Caligin, however, a sheen like an oily spot can be seen stretching from wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling.]

I am--[he pauses for a moment]--disappointed it has come to this. We could have done so much good for so many people together... [he glances down at the remote in his hand] But I'm afraid it is time to say good-bye.

[ooc: You heard the Mayor--this is your one chance to speak to him. He is about to initiate a protocol recommended by Resarci. What he actually does comes down to all of you and your actions right now. This plot will run for one week real-time, during which characters can speak to the Mayor on this post. This is it, citizens! Can you convince the Mayor not to do what Resarci is planning? And as for what that is...well, hopefully, you won't have to see.]

wind-of-reason.livejournal.com

[Very backdated, to September 3. Sorry!]
[Private message to Mister Hawk]

Good afternoon!
It is another lovely day out, and I was wondering if you would have time to take a short walk with me?

alwaysanarcher.livejournal.com

[This mansion was beautiful, but Cissie couldn't help feeling that something was incredibly off - even with those doors with riddles that she really couldn't answer - the whole time. Staring at her CAT, Cissie glances at it once she enters the northernmost room of the mansion.

Funny how even the townspeople're there, but she supposed that even they'd want to celebrate the Doctor's and Sophie's wedding... whenever it was going to happen. (Was it going to? Cissie didn't even know anymore.)]

Grimmjow. Can you come here? [at this, she turns the CAT around to show the decorations of the room] I think we can finally get some of our questions answered.

bit_impossible

[not too long after receiving the picture on his CAT, said device turns on, broadcasting everything, just as the Doctor reaches the northernmost door. he pauses for a moment, reading the sign.]

Wait until I'm called? [he makes a face that says "Not on your life," and barges in--but stops short when he spots the four townspeople waiting by the fireplace] Ohhh, and the entertainment's here already! I'd wondered if I'd see you lot again--well, no, not really. Not two of you, anyway.

Well! It's been fun, but I've got things to do: worlds to see, planets to save--and you lot have kept me here for far too long already.

[he stalks across the vast room until he reaches the door, but frowns when he can't turn the doorknob. a little noise of frustration escapes his lips while he pulls out his sonic screwdriver, the instrument whirring for a moment before he sighs and puts it away] Deadlocked... That would figure.

[he runs a hand through his hair as he walks away from the doors. by now he's noticed his CAT is on] Looks like we can't go in to visit our wonderful mayor. Would anyone care to join me here with the rest of our friends? Certainly won't be a dull time, that's for sure...

[ooc: All right, here's the discussion post everyone! Feel free to use this space to talk to one another or the Doctor (so yes, threadhopping is allowed), share what you've learned, and if you want to chat with a mod NPC (Verita, Ms Osculia, Audrey, and Sheriff Iussus), please put their name in the subject line of a comment and we mods will come and tag you!]

luministimods

[from somewhere within the grand Mayoral house, a grandfather clock chimes the hour, and when it does, it's soon accompanied by five clicking sounds. those with keen ears might even be able to hear them. a moment later, a picture of a door is sent to all the CAT devices. the door should look familiar as it has been the only locked door to remain inaccessible for the past two weeks.]

[only now, a golden easel has been place outside the door with a sign set upon it that reads:]

Come in! Please wait inside until you are called.

[the four previously occupied rooms are now empty, the people within having seemingly vanished--or have they? if anyone looks at who exactly sent the picture message, they'll notice the CAT code looks an awfully lot like that of the Mayor's...]

( OOC: Plot Details )

irreversibly.livejournal.com

Um... Doctor? I... think I may know the answer to Miss Osculia's door. Or. I have an idea, anyway. And I think I... I think I also know Verita's, but. Mister Braxiatel said I shouldn't go alone, so, um...

A-Are you... busy?

no-object.livejournal.com

[Oswald stands before the Southeast door and frowns as the question finishes playing. He's rather had it up to here with this town and its games: first his Psypher being stolen, this his memory, then those damn quizzes, and now being dragged from his 'home' to a rather forbidding house only to, once again, be stuck.

He's actually handling it rather well, all things considered]

...How am I to know any of these answers!? [tries to shatter the door with Belderiver, but like the other three, it remains a door and not splinters. Lowers his Psypher and mutters to himself]

Perhaps teaming with someone would not be amiss.

Current Mood: pissed off

wind-of-reason.livejournal.com

[Video message to everyone]

Thank you for that message, Mister Braxiatel!

I'm completely in agreement with his suggestion, so, would anyone like to team up with me? I think I know the answer to Miss Osculia's question.

collector

[Braxiatel has picked out a nice, comfortable room for the broadcast. (Also, he has tea, but does that even need to be mentioned?) The initial smile he offers is somewhat less pleasant than it could be.]

First, allow me to congratulate the happy couple on their engagement. Do enjoy yourselves picking out the drapery for your new home. And if I may applaud the Doctor in particular for finding a new place to trap us all.

[That done, Brax is back to being cool, calm, and calculating]

Now, on to business. Some of you may have already explored the area and found five locked doors. One, to the north, is essentially inaccessible, but I'm sure no one will be too upset if we keep trying. There also are four other doors, each of which asks a security question when one gives it access to one's CAT. Each door's question is asked by one of the residents of the town.

In case anyone wanted to have a go at the questions, I've made a text post with the door's location, the question's speaker, and the question given. My suggestion is that the doors be taken in teams. We haven't any idea what's behind them, after all.

[with a sip of his tea] And if I could borrow the future wife of Doctor Hatter, I think I'd like to try the northwest door with her first.

[TEXT]

Northeast: Osculia
What treat is the best reward?

Northwest: Verita
I don't just stand for the news; I, Verita, also stand for...

Southeast: Audrey Ardes
I'm as boisterous and cheerful as they come, but mentioning this can kill my good mood. What is it?

Southwest: Dante Iussus
I'm a man with an awful... And before I believe anything, I need...

luministimods

[without warning, a short beeping is issued by all the CATs, and every resident in Luministi inexplicably passes out for exactly one minute. when they awaken, they will find themselves completely restored to their normal forms]

[as usual by now, all CATs and vidscreens then activate. this song plays in accompaniment to a montage of scenes of the town, finally ending in a picture of this house. the image then cuts to a typical black-and-white scene. the Mayor is sitting at a desk in a lavish study, accented with wood panelling and full of artwork and patterned rugs. the desk is made of fine-grained wood and is decorated with statues--wooden lions, a marble Poseidon, and a bronze lion sitting front and center in front of the man. the Mayor looks like himself again--calm and cheerful, with his suit in a neat and immaculate state and an easy smile on his face. he might even have a twinkle in his eye]

Citizens of Luministi, I am here today to announce a joyous occasion! Two of our own dear citizens--[pauses, taking a deep breath and wiping at one eye, looking slightly overcome with emotion]--two of our own dear citizens, who have met and grown closer through their shared experiences in our beloved town, have decided to tie the knot officially and become our first new Luministi family! [he is positively beaming at having shared this announcement] Yes, I have the pleasure of announcing that the Doctor and Sophie Hatter will shortly be married here in town. In honor of this most special of occasions, I will be officiating myself at the ceremony, and I would like to invite you all to my home to share in the celebration! I look forward to seeing all of our extended Luministi family there!

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wind-of-reason.livejournal.com

[Private text message to Xion:]

Hello!
It's been a while since I've seen you - how are you holding up with the quizzes?

I've been taking a lot of walks recently. It's a good alternative to staying inside my home. Would you like to meet sometime and take a walk together?

[ooc: Hiatus? What hiatus? XD I'll be tagging until the moment I leave...]

wind-of-reason.livejournal.com

[It's been about a week and a half. That should be good - long enough since their last conversation. ...Why did Mister Braxiatel ask her to do this though? She's not confident she will be able to catch Ms Ardes in being deceitful. However, to press every advantage she is sending a video message, despite her self-consciousness at the fact that her glasses are now painted on her face somehow. (She's hoping it's not too obvious, and she's kept the lighting dim in her living room. Still freaks her out every time she looks in a mirror though.)]

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[Private message to Ms Audrey Ardes.]

Ms Ardes, I hope that you are doing well and have avoided the quiz games.

If I may, I have a couple of things I wanted to talk to you about. Certainly more light-hearted than last time, however!
Sheriff Iussus once mentioned that you might be able to bring in a Karaoke machine to your establishment. Do you suppose that might be possible? It would be great fun.

Also, seeing as you were the hostess for the re-opening of the Botanical Gardens, I was wondering if you might tell me more about the gardens.

no-object.livejournal.com

[Oswald stands before the strange machine he saw other people using to retrieve their stolen goods. His hair is all silver threads, and he's about a foot and a half shorter. His skin looks rather, well, fabric-y]

...I do not understand what I am supposed to do.

...[so he kicks it]

Current Mood: aggravated

bit_impossible

[in a text message to all his fellow residents]

If anyone cares to join me for a bit of sightseeing and a chat, I'm on the roof of the library! Wonderful view, by the way! Absolutely brilliant. Xion, I think you'll like this view especially!

I've left a rope ladder tangling down the southern side of the building if you wanted to avoid going inside. If you want any help getting up, give the ladder a tug. Or shout. Both will work.

Oh, and watch your heads!

[to anyone watching from the ground, the just might get a glimpse of him aiming something at the sky.]

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[in a private video message to Sophie]

[he smiles] Sophie, there is something I'd like to ask you. It might be a bit sudden, but believe me, I've got my reasons. Well, more like a really good idea and I'm not entirely sure how you'll take it. [rubs the back of his neck awkwardly]

Just...come meet me. Easier to explain in person. [turns his CAT off]

luministimods

[randomly in the southern lawn of the town square, a silver view finder appears. pretty innocent looking, isn't it? and in actuality, it really is! only...what it shows might not be so innocent... nonetheless, observers will notice that the remaining residents who haven't been turned into dolls yet walk past it without noticing it at all. how odd.

a few minutes after its appearance, an unregistered CAT device sends an audio message to only the new residents, but those with keen ears will notice that the voice distortion is pitched a bit higher than normal. strange. the message goes as follows:]

Things are falling apart faster than I expected, so I can finally utilize this device while everyone is distracted. Use those prizes I gave you to get a glimpse of the truth! Thought you'd also like to know that he is safe and at home with his family far, far away from here. But please keep each other safe and beware R--

[the message, unfortunately, cuts off there...]

[ooc: Remember those gold coins embossed with the image of a lion and a sun? It seems someone has had something planned for them this entire time. Good thing you can recover it with your stolen item! Of course, there are some residents who can get one coin and others with two. Those with two will be able to use the view finder twice. Oddly enough, the view finder only will let you look at things in the four cardinal directions, and once you pick the direction, you can't move the view finder. So! Comment here ICly with the direction you wish to look at. Those of you with two coins can comment twice so we can let you know what you will see with your second choice. If you wish to comment/ask a question OOCly, you can as well!

Oh, and as a note, after you have used your coin(s) and return home, you will find that the lion paperweight has moved to a different location in your townhome. How or why that happened, well...you'll see soon enough...]

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◌ 019 ◌ さよなら (Farewell)

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Day 11 | ~ Finality ~

❧ Homeward bound

❧ The Beginning is the End is the Beginning

❧ Time is Running Out

◌ 018 ◌ Delegation is a wonderful thing

Fifth Arrow | Filtered to Grimmjow, but Hackable

θ-6

❧ The Final Countdown

Day 10 | ~ Calling You ~ | filtered to the Doctor

Fourth Strike

◌ 017 ◌ What is behind door number two?

The Invisible City of Kitezh II. Wedding Procession

❧ Follow the Leader

◌ 016 ◌ Good news is good news.

◌ 015 ◌ Trusting my intuition

Third Strike

θ-5

❧ ...Until someone loses an eye

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