EVENT LOG: FOURTH WALL!

[asgardmods]

Who: EVERYONE literally anyone and everyone ever
What: the mingle log for the Ain't Nobody Got Time F'That event!
When: Days 464-466 ( June 15-20 )
Where: anywhere in the city!
Rating: PG-13. Anything higher than that should be taken to a private log, please!

June 15-16 / Day 464:

Not long after sunrise on Day 464, the air in the city will become briefly charged with magic. It will feel something like static electricity, hanging noticeably before dissipating suddenly a half-minute later. This will mark the beginning of the Visitor's Event! Starting then, characters old and new will begin to tumble into the city. They may appear anywhere there is room for them: in the middle of the street, on top of the Ferris Wheel in Hel's creepy amusement park, in the Comfort House, or ten feet in the air above the lake! Visitors may appear at any point during the duration of the event.

The city's natives will begin to usher them to the courtyard of the palace at the center of the city, where Freyr and the Welcoming Committee will have set up stations. This is where they will be given a bracelet to allow them to communicate with the network and reside safely in the city, provided with food and drink, and given camping supplies - basic tents and sleeping bags - if they choose to stay in the courtyard.

June 17-18 / Day 465:

A minute after midnight, all characters in the city - including the freshly arrived Visitors - may notice something a little odd: a soft, warm glow through their shirts, right at the center of their chests. The light will fade, but it isn't quite finished yet. Starting then, threads of light with that same gold glow will lead from their wrists, beginning as intangible bracelets of light and leading them with anyone they have a "connection" with; what exactly that "connection" is is up to you! It could be romantic interest, or simply belonging to the same world, or sharing a favourite colour. Anything is viable, and they can have "connections" with as many or as few people as you'd like. The closer they get to the person they are bound to, the more brilliant the light. Physical touch will stop the light, and will also bring a sense of something like completion, contentment. When characters close their eyes, the glow of the strings is a soft, gentle one, akin to a nightlight.

The lights are not permanent, and seem to flicker to life and back off again arbitrarily. Your character may have one connection at noon that splinters to fifteen later that afternoon, and then none at all that night. Not all connections will always be "on," and you are welcome to play with this at your discretion! Please note: They will only ever be formed as a result of feelings your character already has - they will not create new ones.

That night, in the Castle Courtyard, Freyr will build an enormous, contained bonfire beneath the Great Oak Tree Merlin planted during an earlier celebration. Things may be rationed, but modest snacks and drinks will still be provided. He will encourage storytelling, games and riddles, and a general welcoming, since who knows how long these new Visitors will be here for, right? Mellow gold lights in the same shade as the ties between the Travelers and Visitors, among other things, will decorate the area to give it a sense of warmth and peace.

June 19-20 / Day 466

Day 466 brings a gentle rain onto the city. Awnings and canopies will be set up in the castle courtyard for shelter, and the Welcoming Committee will continue to operate the bracelet and supply stations for any latecoming Visitors. That evening, a god will make a post to the network, giving notice that the Visitors will soon be sent home, so that people should say their goodbyes. After the given time, they will flicker and then disappear. The strings of light between people will begin to fade at this time as well, a gentle tapering off for a few hours until they are gone for good.

[ OOC NOTES: This is the mingle log for our second Fourth Wall Event! All rules and guidelines can be found on the information post; please do feel free to ask if you're unsure about anything. We'll make an overflow log if the need arises. Please put [OPEN/CLOSED] along with the date and location in the title of your comment. Let us know if you have any questions, and have fun! ]

Comments

[splendid_solitude]

[It took Asuka a second to notice that she had been trapped between the door and her partner, a fact she quietly tries to pass aside with a nervous smile and a bit of small talk.]

I think my being with a woman at all will shock everyone.

[samantha_grey]

[Her fingers trailed up along the edge of Asuka's chin, just barely against her ear. Her eyes had a hooded look and she let out a little purring sound.]

Always took you for straight as an arrow, eh? They'll have to forgive me. Even bad succubi can't strike out every time.

[splendid_solitude]

[Asuka squirmed a bit with her back against the door. No matter how many times she had become entrapped by Samantha's wiles, she would never get used to it.]

I don't think anyone was close enough to me to make that call. But that is their loss, I guess.

[samantha_grey]

[She breathed in slowly, smelling Asuka's scent in the process and running her lips up close to her throat.]

Their loss, but my gain. I'm just selfish enough to want you all to myself tonight... but come on. Let's have that drink, shall we?

[She pulled back and winked at her, not wanting to be too heavy with this.]

[splendid_solitude]

I don't mind, its not often that someone wants me around for something not related to piloting an Eva.

[Asuka internally breathed a sigh of relief as Samantha backed away. She was trying her best, but was still not entirely comfortable with being this close to another person.]

Let's do that, I feel like I could use a few drinks after all that's happened lately.

[samantha_grey]

[She also knew that she was a lot to handle, and that she could honestly be a bit pushy, so when she caught signs of nerves, she tried to remember to pull back. Of course, they were getting drunk, which was always a great idea at times like this.

Leading over to the fridge, she pulled out a bottle and started to pour.]

You won't see me telling you to pilot some giant robot. I think Kaworu's the only one who has one of the local variety left, and it's pretty small. But don't worry. Tonight's all about forgetting the world outside.