[mingle] the space (april).

[fracturamods]

interim mingle

( WELCOME BACK, TRAVELERS. )

There's nothing but the clatter of train tracks, and the odd feeling of almost floating.

When you wake, it's hard to tell exactly what it is that you're missing - only that you are. There are pieces that aren't quite right, even if you're not sure where those pieces would normally be. Pieces of what, exactly....? Well, if you had to put a word to it, it would be - yourself, probably. Or did you get something back recently? In addition, characters will find that they've been allowed to bring back souvenirs from this most recent trip - trinkets, nothing violent, but items that can fit in your character's pockets, whether that be sentimental or otherwise.

The place you've found yourself in is strange, certainly. It's probably worth exploring a bit. For those who have been here a while, they might notice some expansions. Though it just as easily seems that the only form of welcome or explanation that you have, comes from nothing more than a slab of marble.

It might've changed since the last time you saw it. Today it reads:

(*´ω｀)o That wasn't so bad, was it?
Hey, you know how that old song goes?
Do you believe in magic? (☆▽☆) Do ya?

Hope you found what you were looking for!

You might have changed since the last time you saw yourself too - perhaps with a new emblem on your clothes, or a portrait on your skin. In addition to that, it seems like Home Base is on the fritz again…?

It seems that suddenly and at random, characters will be able to suddenly see visions of memories that aren't their own flash before their eyes. Pieces of your lives or where you were before this will suddenly slam into other's heads, as clearly as if they experienced the event and the feelings themselves. You might have an inkling of where your memory went and what it was - but you'll need to talk it out with that person in order to recollect it in all its strength back to yourself. Don't you want to keep those precious parts of yourself? It's best if you don't fall more to pieces while you're here. (Memories that have been lost in fragments cannot be sent to others - that's more fun for the future!)

There's no need to fret that much though. You've already gone through the ordeal once, and you might be able to see results from it. Or maybe you'll get a glimpse of where you're going next. Even so, it's best that you don't get too comfortable, because there is still the unshakeable feeling:

There's still much more ahead of you.

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[alitaba]

At The Carwash.mp3

[ see futaba. see futaba contemplate the carwash. see futaba light up and suddenly, there's a ufo floating in front of it? weird!


... what do you think she's planning to do with that...? ]

[carrotkeeper]

[She's disturbed by the amount of people having terrible horrible ideas around the car wash. This place needs security and maybe that's just her life now. As she walks over to inquire what this girl is doing, she abruptly lights up-

There's a UFO-

And Iris is both in awe and deeply concerned about the sight in front of her.]

That's-woah! How did you do that?

[alitaba]

[ necronomicon does a cute lil loop ]

It's part of my super special secret powers!

[ she says this but here she is showing off in front of everyone? where is the secret part of secret powers?? though sometimes you just get used to things when you're from weird places. recolle was a time, y'all. ]

Cool, huh?

[carrotkeeper]

So cool.

[She is into this-completely and utterly thrilled at the sight in front of her. This place has its downsides. Many downsides. But she's looking at a bonafide UFO right now and that's-

Well, it's worth something.]

What are you gonna do with it? Fly around for awhile?

[alitaba]

Mwehehe-!

[ you'd almost think the way it was rotating Futaba was twirling out of sheer delight. honestly, you can just imagine her chest puffed out ]

I was gonna do an experiment!

[ time to really show off...! ]

[carrotkeeper]

[It feels like she should be VERY WORRIED RIGHT NOW.]

Oh yeah? What kind of experiment?

[rateup]

[ well obviously, it's here for a wash. right? but just to make sure, itaru's just going to knock on its metallic exterior. ]

What'd it be, boss?

[ of course he's going to roll with this. ]

[alitaba]

[ see this is why itaru is one of her favorites ]

Do you think if I speed run a car wash it'll be like taking a really strange metaphorical bath?

[ futaba, you haven't even explained a persona yet ]

[rateup]

I... guess? You trying to unlock an achievement or something?

[ since they had those jrpg-like stats last time... ]

But IMO, I wouldn't wanna rush it. Just lean back and relax and let the suds and foamy brushes take you on a ride you'll never forget.

[ BRO THIS ISN'T AN AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE ]

[alitaba]

Time to find out.

[ she's still waiting to see a text box pop up going ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED t b h ]

Wish me luck-!

[ here goes nothing?! ]

[rateup]

See you on the other side!

[ he's gonna wave her off and grab his phone to turn the camera on. oh man, this is gonna be so good ]

[glooming]

[ Weirder things have happened, and if anything, seeing Futaba light up is almost... familiar. ]

Yours?

[ She's looking at the UFO. ]

[alitaba]

[ do you think a persona can preen? because it's probably the case right now via lights and whatnot ]

Yeah! Necronomicon in all of its glory!

[glooming]

[ Something seems off? She may be wrong, but isn't the Necronomicon supposed to be a.... ]

It's not a book?

[alitaba]

It's evolved!!

[ now it's just a cursed thing of Too Much Info ]

Now the knowledge can be spread without fear...!!

[glooming]

[ Futaba's expression seems to be at odds with the thing she just said, but Utsutsu nods. Sure.

Who is Utsutsu to say otherwise? ]

What does it know?

[disreguarded]

[ wtf is that ]

Wh - how did you do that? What is that thing? [ WHAT'S A CAR WASH ]

[alitaba]

Magic-!

[ gosh beau, haven't you ever seen a friendly tentacle monster in the shape of a ufo before???? futaba will purposely unleash one to wave at her ]

But it's a UFO. [ duh?? ] You know, those unidentified flying objects in the sky?

[disreguarded]

... No? [ she says after a long moment, squinting at it. what the fuck. ]

I've seen some weird shit but. Not... that. What exactly are you going to do with it?

[alitaba]

It's never too late to see even weirder shit!

[ says the one riding a tentacle wielding ufo. she does a fancy light show spin like she's about to start raving in the sky any moment now ]

Weeeeell. I was gonna throw myself into the car wash for the vine.

[disreguarded]

[ for... for the vine... ? hold on, beau is transfixed by the light show, that's so awesome. ]

... [ hm. ] Got room for one more?

[doublesmall]

[okay, first of all, what the fuck? a ufo? hello??

but more importantly, there's:]

Taba-chan?! Oi, is that thing yours?

[alitaba]

[ !!! who needs spinny fun times when her favorite shady maybe relative is here. ]

Chuuchuu!!

[ she doesn't even think twice about it before dismissing necronomicon and just freefalling at him. ]

[doublesmall]

Hey-!

[don't just throw yourself at him, wow!!

...but he's still laughing as he catches her, a little red glow surrounding her as his ability makes her weightless, easily caught.]

C'mon, give a guy some warning, you little gremlin.

[alitaba]

Ehehehe. I knew you’d catch me.

[ you can also blame au xie lian for her sudden love of yeeting off high places? nothing like a little assassin training to make you an adrenaline junkie, right?? ]

Baren told me you were here but I haven’t seen you at all!!

[ it’s a good thing she’s even smaller than he is so i personally can resist the endless short jokes ]