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WEEK SEVEN: MINGLE

WEEK SEVEN: MINGLE
(21 remain)

Rise and shine, gremlins. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and it's the start of a new week. To the participants, yesterday's events may seem distant now—albeit not as distant as their life before this. Whether or not they notice, they will have lost a memory upon waking up.

As usual, the participants will find that their lodgings have changed, and should anyone check their PHS, Chiron, Ochako, Soo-won, and Dorothy's profiles have been removed. They may also find that they have difficulty recalling complete details of the past weeks.

Furthermore, it looks as though the rules have updated.

Not everything is the same as the previous pattern, though. The barrier to the north is back up, and once more, what lies beyond is an empty field. In contrast, however, participants may notice that they can finally access a place they haven't been able to before...

Additionally, it looks like the Leaders aren't around. No matter where the participants look, they're nowhere to be found. Should anyone try calling for them in the Planetarium, there will be no response—not even a message telling the participant that they're busy.

Finally, everything around the participants begins to... glitch? Buildings may suddenly blink out of existence and then back in, random items like chairs or cups may suddenly distort even while they're being used, and looking at any particular thing for too long may give someone a headache. It's worse than it was that one week, though: participants will find that it's happening to themselves as well. Body parts might suddenly glitch out of existence then back in, and there will be a shot of pain when it occurs. It'll happen randomly, but it also seems to occur more often if they're touching something or another person.

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[ something sparkly in the cat's mouth seems promising, but!!! sure!!!!

going after it is fine and all but at least help her cut her dress or something like in transistor, rufus! you have the sharp implements! probably. one of them has to have a knife, right.

anyway since moving fast is hampered the only solution is to hamper the soldier more with pew pew as she. tries to make her way closer to the bombs. i don't know what she's going to do once she gets there, maybe we'll just yeet it into the distance while ignoring what it is we're supposed to do here, it's fine, this npc can go unrescued. ]

[ Whaaaat in the hell.

Alphinaud will definitely do his part in getting the both of them up quickly. ]

Forget her for the time being—we should catch up with the others!

[ Let's scram. ]

[ It's sudden spikes of ice trying to trap them! So it really is quick time events for team Izumo and Alphinaud. The girl squawks at being left behind but off they go to try and join Rufus and Homura. Or, well, mostly Homura, fighting with the soldier who, after being hit a few times, seems to have learned to dodge. Or at least to throw, as they're throwing some sort of electrified disk directly at Homura to try and get her away from the bomb. And maybe she'll get the extra fun of the quick time event icicles forming from the ground if Izumo and Alphinaud make their way to her safely, ha ha.

Rufus and Rupe go on cat quest, and the cat leads them all the way to the roof of the ice castle that was apparently where they were. The something sparkly in the cat's mouth might seem more obvious as to being part of Swan's non-work designated outfit now that they're on the roof, and the cat stands on the edge of the building waiting for Rupe and Rufus. Waiting for something, anyway. ]

[ IZUMO HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT A GOOD GIRL THIS WHOLE GAME AND THIS IS WHAT SHE GETS??? anyway, pray that alphi isn't going to let them get caught up in the spikes. i also rolled a dice to see what would happen and i'm making the executive decision to not use it. (no one needs to see how bad of a roll it was.)

also sorry definitely not!adora for splitting but they're here to find swan (probably) and not get wrapped up in this mess (too late for that). that said—izumo will make sure to be holding onto alphi as they scram...? ]

That girl and her sword are still important somehow. There would be no reason for me to have a copy of it and for her to show up again with it if it wasn't.

[ but, uh ice problem..... ]

[They keep a distance of some meters between themselves and the cat. Rufus takes a step forward toward the edge, but is beaten to the punch by Rupe, who, more than over the fruitless pursuit, bounds forward.

There's a click and Rupe, by a mechanism only Rufus is there to witness, fires the pistol strapped to his side at the cat. Bang!]

[ well, given that the two are izumo and alphi, presumably yuuri does not have to deal with the ice the two of them are bringing... yet.

which- screw you, electric disks, she tucks into a catlike roll to dodge them. sure, um. sure hope there wasn't anything important behind her that the soldier doesn't want them hitting, hm. she is still going to focus in on those bombs, how are they attached, and more importantly like, what kind are they because if this is the kind where you have to solve wires then hmm. Hmmmmm. I'm out.

oh well, how does she get these off the pillars the important thing here. if the soldier is threatening her in this she is whipping out the gun tucked away in the folds of her dress and not being shy with it, come closer and she'll shoot. ]

We can worry about that when we're not in immediate danger!

[ And also like... she bulldozed Izumo over, he's a little bitter. But that girl is probably fine? It's fine. Alphinaud is more focused on getting Izumo and himself to safety, and while he doesn't actually know how to properly use a sword, he can make attempts to hack away at any of the ice that gets in their way with it. He's trying.

But they will definitely be trying to catch up with the other two. ]

[ I know how bad of a roll it was. It was hilarious.

Anyway, uh, Rupe shoots the cat! The cat takes the hit! The cat is thrown off the castle! The arrow and bit of cape with her. Down they go...

Everything turns into a bright light and wow I sure hope no one feels disoriented about this, because they will now find themselves in an area Izumo will once again feel familiar with, which is a very yellow and green looking industrial complex. Whatever they were doing, they are at least deposited in sight of each other ... and of a new companion! Just kidding, it's the blonde girl again, though she's got her sword with her this time and she's not wearing a prom outfit. Unlike the rest of them. Who are still in their cute dresses and tuxes. Yay.

At least they're ... maybe... not in immediate danger? Hm. ]

You... again. [ she squints ] Okay, new plan. You tell me what you're looking for to always end up around me, and I help you after we rescue my friends. Or you tell me I'm insane and seeing things, these are both very real options. But I know you're not from the Horde or the Rebellion.

[ SPARE HER.

but wow!!! of all of the places to be brought back to, this one is rather unpleasant if only because it's a rather painful reminder of what happened to her. one that left a particular impression on her—one might say that it left a hole in her that few could fill. terrible, honestly, and once again, alphinaud is going to be responsible in keeping her upright.

hope he's fine that he's been delegated to this sort of work? ""work""? ]

We certainly are not from either the those two factions and we're looking for someone as well. [ she looks among the rest of them for something...before throwing out: ] But before we start exchanging who we're looking for, why not tell us who you're supposed to be?

[There goes the cat. Rufus looks down at Rupe when the light blinds them, reuniting them with the rest of their party.

While Izumo taking point in this conversation, Rufus glances at their new surroundings. It's not an awfully unfamiliar terrain. As bare as it looks, they can't be alone.]

[ sure hope it wasn't important for them to get that arrow and cape. given that she's still holding a gun in one hand and her bow in another, she'll just. put the former away for now, and lower the other. ]

We're looking for someone, that much we'll say. If you haven't seen anyone matching the description, we'll take our leave and stop bothering you.

[ but honestly, odds are she's related to their quest, so that's unlikely to happen. which is why she can say something that none of them can guarantee, considering ha ha memory nonsense. ]

[ It sure is disorienting, but—well this is happening now. Alphinaud takes a look around before he fixes his gaze back on the girl again, keeping the sword close to his side. ]

Aye, 'tis as they've said—we are searching for someone, is all, and mean you no harm. We know not who the Horde or Rebellion are.

[ It looks like they're alone for now, though some robots seem to be patrolling in the distance and might explain why the girl gestures for them to hide behind a pile of convenient ... trash technology, that is the only explanation. if they don't do it she will drag them by their clothes.

Once they're crouched out of sight, she sighs ]

Okay. Well, I'm Adora--

[ and her voice changes when she says that, turning into Swan's for a second? Before it starts again, though the voice doesn't match the lip movement or context of this sentence, for that matter.

I'm supposed to take care of you. It's the last thing she asked me to do. ]

So now tell me who you're looking for that you're all the way out here in the Fright Zone while not knowing who the Horde or Rebellion are. That's, like, that's literally impossible, but so is everything else that's happened today, so that's fine. And make it quick, the guards will be here any minute now.

[ this would be where izumo would introduce herself or make some other comment but she gets side tracked by the whole part where swan superimposes herself over adora. which is....weird. very weird? not only that but what she ends up saying is also strange if not concerning.

take care of her?

for this moment, izumo will keep her mouth shut and just watch how things unfold, especially since there are others here who are more likely to better at conversation than her. ...also robots. she's going to be hyper aware of where the robots are, honestly. ]

[He knows better than to stand out in the open where there's patrol. At Adora's instruction, he heads for the pile and keeps an eye out alongside Izumo.

At the very least, he recognizes Swan's voice in the fleeting moment it sounds.]

I don't know the name.

[ hm. that's... that's something. ]

Nor do I, but... Shorter than I am. Pink hair, a circlet, tends to wear violet.

[ physical descriptions, though, could mean anything. on the other hand:

a memory, of trying and trying and trying and failing to teleport through a barrier, that week when kano, was falsely put up for execution. another, of clasped hands and forceful reassurances... yet another, of admittances and things spoken in presumed confidence.

one more, of demanding and angry inquiries: "do you have any idea how worried i've been?!" ]

Reckless. Stubborn. Protective. Kind. One gets the feeling she's been given quite the burden, and is doing her best to try to carry it regardless.

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[ Hiding! Yes, he will obey too. That sudden switch of the voice though... huh.

Nevertheless, Alphinaud gestures at Homura. ]

She has the right of it. [ Though Homura clearly knows more than he. ] Does that sound any familiar to you?

[ now it's the girl's turn (Adora! wow, a name) to look wary and a little surprised ]

I. Yes. Okay. That does sound like one of the friends I'm here to rescue. So. I guess we'll go together, since my team for this kind of vanished on me anyway! I will also have to find them and that's fine. I'm completely okay with that and not at all stressed out.

[ since izumo is keeping track of robots, though; there's a transport skimmer nearby currently being used by some soldiers in terrible armor again. Adora perks up ]

Okay, plan: we knock them out, sneak into the building disguised as them, locate the prisoners, bring out the prisoners, and then go home before the Queen can exchange herself and we lose the war agains the Horde and all die! Easy peasy.

[ Adora is looking maybe a little unhinged, but it's fine and cool and chill? she looks at izumo ]

Also can. You. Walk by yourself.

[ please let someone else comment on how dicey aodra's plan sounds. or, well, the fact that there are a few more concerns that need to be addressed? also, the fact that she doesn't seem to be okay is a place of concerned. stressed and possibly unhinged aren't exactly good descriptors.

izumo would say something herself but uh. hmm. she'll look away from the transport (hmm) and then down at her leg and then glance to her arm. ]

I can't. [ and. hopefully this won't come off weird? or desperate. izumo asking something for herself is a bit "ha ha" but— ] Your sword heals, doesn't it?

[ there's still the off chance that it won't heal after all. no need to assume things just because things presented themselves one way, AND BECAUSE NONE OF YOU HAD MANNERS: ]

You can also call me Amalie.

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[Rufus, who still has no manners, watches the transport skimmer with a glance at the aforementioned building.

Putting aside Adora's sanity, Izumo's physical condition is perhaps their greatest hindrance. It wouldn't be impossible to manage, but a healing sword would be ideal at this time.]

[ looks

at all of them. looks back at adora.

this would be so much easier if she had her magic. her 'these are not the droids you're looking for' magic. ]

... Yuuri.

[ but. plans wise. every time the scene has changed, it was because they did.. something. took action somehow. but they keep seeing this girl, adora...

is the goal to retread as many of these memories as possible, or- something else? are they doing this wrong? are they meant to follow and support this facsimile of whoever adora is?

listen she's the only one here who hasn't been on a cyoa this game, she doesn't know what you all were supposed to get up to. ]

I don't have any objections to what we decide as a group.

[ it's on you, alphi. ]

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As we are in no position to charge in head-on– [ Technically, he could use his magic... But could anyone else? ] –'tis best we sneak in, as suggested. It would certainly not be the first I've had to do similarly.

[ He looks up at Adora. ]

We are come for the same person, and so, it would be best that we cooperate. I am Alphinaud Leveilleur... and I suggest you keep a clear and steady mind. We shall be fine, regardless of what lies ahead of us.

[ Hopefully? But. Hm, yes, there is the matter of Izumo not being quite mobile. She mentions the sword; Alphinaud hopes that maybe something can be done. ]

Sword... healing. Riiiiight. Yes. Technically. The sword can heal.

[ that sound also doesn't inspire confidence, and they get a flash as to why-- as they're taken to some memories, though this time they can't seem to interact with anything?

It's an eight foot tall woman holding the sword in one hand and sending out a beam of rainbows with her eyes closed in the other. She pauses and opens her eyes. "Did I do it?"

The crop top wearing boy from previous memories deadpans: "You punched a tree."

Then it skips, again, and the same woman is in what looks like the fancy looking bedroom from the castle, and pointing the sword at-- what seems to be a younger version of Swan? as she goes, slowly, "Heeeaaaaal..."

And then that's interrupted by two different memories, almost at once-- Swan, with a dress in tatters, being held up by dangerous, red looking lights that seems to zap her as she spits to a dark haired woman wearing a mask that She-Ra will stop her, and at the same time, that same woman on the ground of a palace, runes under her, as the bigger version of what has to be Adora kneels next to her and holds her, a bright light shining around both of them.

And then, just to add to all of this--

they're now in a different place! Once again! But it's not one Adora seems to recognize as she looks around just as bewildered as the rest of them. The lake is large, and at the center is an old airship that crashed there with the corpse of a dragon wrapped around it - it has been there for a while. The rocky terrain that surrounds the lake has those blue crystals jutting out all over. None of the trees are thriving very well.

Adora stares blankly. ]

Sure, this. This might as well happen. Alright. Well. While we're here. [ she lifts the sword and-- ] For the honor of Greyskull!

[ there she is! in all her eight foot tall glory! moving over to Izumo ]

I don't know where we are. Or when? Obviously, things aren't normal right now! But you're right, I can heal. I don't know why I didn't remember it.

[ anyway!

if they will let her she will hold onto izumo as light engulfs both of them. this may take a minute.

also the robots from the fright zone are still here despite them being in a completely different place now, and they might have noticed the shining light transformation and are heading their way, by the way. they have lasers. ]

[ well.

this is a lot to suddenly take in. somewhere between the memories for swan, adora, and some other person, izumo is far from being surprised when they're dragged into somewhere else that no one seems to recognize(?) well. seemingly no one. ...or not yet. really, the most pressing matter to her is the fact that it there is a giant lady suddenly before izumo and she's now engulfed in a light.

everything else that's going to happen is just gonna...take a moment for her to adjust to. HOPE THAT ROBOT ISN'T GONNA RUIN THEIR DAY?? ]

[The memories are spiraling out of control.

While Adora takes care of Izumo, Rufus turns to their surroundings. Are these just a couple of robots? He watches their approach, but makes sure to have natural cover so that he isn't exposed to potential weaponry.]

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