[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.

Comments

[unfriendliest]

[ oh. hm. dislike. ]

...I don't know what you saw, but I'm not running from anything.

[wisterin]

You keeping to yourself, so you won't get hurt anymore— What would you call that?

[ Sometimes, kindness is getting straight to the point, and she feels like Ookurikara is too straightforward for her to lead him around in circles until he finds what she means. ]

[unfriendliest]

Not being stupid.

[wisterin]

No. You are being stupid.

[ She says that quite cheerfully. ]

[unfriendliest]

[ he bristles. ]

There's no point in getting attached to anyone when it's all temporary, anyway.

[wisterin]

Death is something that comes for all of us.

[ That much is true. ]

That doesn't make our feelings temporary.

[unfriendliest]

That doesn't mean I should waste my time on it. All I need to do is focus on my mission.

[wisterin]

[ There's a small pause before she Smiles. ]

Is everyone here a waste of time to you? Are you a waste of time for us?

[unfriendliest]

[ that's








hm. ]

I didn't choose to be here. I have better things to do.

[wisterin]

None of chose to be here, and we all have better things to do.

[ His words are flimsy, and though her voice is as calm and composed as it usually is, she may as well be pointing a sword at him with her own words. ]

Someone you hold dear dying is both frightening and devastating, but you can't want to help people without caring.

[unfriendliest]

I'm only interested in stopping the enemy forces. That's all.

[ he doesn't need to care or be friends with anyone for that. ]

[wisterin]

[ Gently: ]

What are you fighting for?

[unfriendliest]

[ well. the answer to that is... complicated.

so he chooses note to answer at all. it's none of shinobu's business, anyway. ]

[wisterin]

Are you running away again?

[ She's patient and can wait for him to answer, but if his choice is not to answer at all, she can only needle him again.

This memory is important. She wants him to acknowledge it. ]

[unfriendliest]

[ if he continues to ignore this then maybe she'll stop ]

[wisterin]

[ If he continues to ignore, he gains Giyuu energy. :)

She smiles. ]

Ookurikara-san. Hello? I know it's hard for you to talk sometimes, but are you trying that hard to get people to dislike you?

[unfriendliest]

I don't care what anyone thinks of me.

[wisterin]

Or is it that you're trying harder to dislike people so you don't have to care?

[unfriendliest]

[ he gives an exasperated sigh. ]

If you're going to keep this up, I'm leaving.

[wisterin]

You could answer my initial question. Your memories are important.

[ As purposefully annoying and prodding as she's being, she is sincere. ]

[unfriendliest]

No.

[wisterin]

You will only make people bother you more.

[ She smiles. ]

[unfriendliest]

Some people know when to leave well enough alone.

[wisterin]

And some don't know what shouldn't be left alone.

[unfriendliest]

Whether I want to talk about something is my business, and no one else's.

[ and since shinobu can't seem to take a hint

he turns to leave. ]