[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

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[wisterin]

[ Shinobu was going to pass by and give Beau her privacy, but the more wounds she sees, the more her worry rises. ]

No. I'll come back later, but have your injuries been tended to?

[disreguarded]

[ i am very sorry to shinobu but shinobu absolutely gets like, checked out, and it's super not subtle. ]

Yeah. Most of them are a few weeks old. [ well, except for the burns, but. also don't believe her she hasn't let anybody look at her wounds since before the big boss battle. ] You a doctor or something?

[wisterin]

[ It's okay! Shinobu is too observant to not notice, but she also has enough people who call her beautiful in canon so she can gracefully appear like she doesn't notice. ]

I'm not a doctor. [ Not in name, anyway. ] It's not what earns my income, but I have the knowledge.

[ She glances at Beau's burns. ]

Those don't look a few weeks old.

[ She's concerned since burns should be kept dry to heal? Beau? ]

[disreguarded]

[ what is self care beau has no idea ]

Oh - fuck, I forgot about those. [ she reaches up to. touch the burns. beau. please. ] It's fine, they're a couple days old. I've had worse.

[ sometimes your friend shoots pink and green fireballs and you're in the way. it's fine. ] Don't worry about it. You're cute enough that they'll heal right up with just me looking at you for a minute.

[ shinobu deserves so much better ]

[wisterin]

[ She can't ignore all of that, can she? It'd be a little too rude to someone she just met. ]

Thank you, but I'm afraid it doesn't work that way unless you have a supernatural healing ability.

[ Shinobu can stand to be corrected. ]

Even if you've had worse, that doesn't mean injuries shouldn't be treated.

[ Please learn self-care, Beau.

learn self-care CHALLENGE ]

[disreguarded]

[ beau: hits on shinobu
shinobu: no,

beau pauses, and then sort of laughs to herself. ]

I don't think it's supernatural, but I heal pretty fast. This shit was way worse a few days ago. [ she's just LITTERED with scars. ] Honestly. Don't worry about me. I manage.

[wisterin]

[ Ask her out to dinner first, Beau. She's old-fashioned.

She smiles. ]

I can't help but worry. If you manage to gain a new injury, please come to me. Can I ask at least that much?

[ The way Beau speaks, it sounds like she's the type to run headfirst into trouble. ]

[disreguarded]

[ don't tempt her. ]

... Yeah, sure. [ beau says, amused. ] Gotta say, I'm not used to having someone fuss over my wounds like this. You would've gone crazy in the last place I was in, if you're like this with a stranger.

[wisterin]

That's a bit worrying to hear, but I'm sure I would manage. I tend to injured people more often than I would like.

[ It's not unexpected, just unfortunate. ]

I know there are dangers that can't be avoided, but I also believe in fully healing before heading back out to face said dangers. You can't become stronger, if your body won't let you.

[disreguarded]

[ she sinks down into the water further. ]

Sometimes you don't have time to fully heal before you have to go out to fight the dangers. [ sniff. ] I know my limits. This isn't even close.

You got a name, Miss Not a Doctor?

[wisterin]

[ She smiles and folds her hands in front of her. ]

I'm not trying to force you to do anything or to follow what I think is best in an ideal world. I know any world is far from that.

[ She sounds a bit wistful. ]

I'm Shinobu Kocho. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[disreguarded]

[ beau's lips twitch, anyway. she doesn't mind the fussing all that much. ]

Nie Beauregard. Beau's fine. [ she does as much of an elaborate bow as she can manage where she's sitting. ]

[wisterin]

[ That's quite the mix of languages in a name. How curious.

She bows in return. ]

Are you certain it's alright? A nickname is a bit forward for me.

[disreguarded]

[ she nods a bit. ]

I know. You can call me Beauregard if it makes you feel more comfortable? I'm still getting used to Nie, that's the only reason I'd say not to call me it. Just 'cause I might not answer?

[wisterin]

Is it a new surname?

[ Newlywed? But... Beau was flirting, so that can't be right.

Or she hopes it's not right. ]

I think I'll go with Beauregard for now.

[disreguarded]

Yeah, it's new. Better than my old name. [ she's fine with beauregard, shrugging. ] Whatever works for you.

[wisterin]

All right.

[ She isn't going to press. They've only met, and some things should stay private until the other person decides otherwise. ]

I'll let you rest in peace, but please could you keep your burns as dry as possible until they've healed more? As a favor to a concerned girl, if nothing else?

[ She just wants people to be as healthy and whole as possible. ]

[disreguarded]

[ beau's also stupid and doesn't see why her new last name could seem like a problem, oops. in any case, she glances over at shinobu, watching her a for a moment. ]

Yeah, I can do that. Sure. [ it's still weird to have people be concerned!! ] You don't have to go. I mean, if you're busy - just, you know.

[ she's very casual, but it's not like she's subtle about wanting company of any kind. being alone after murder mansion is not something she wants. ]

[wisterin]

[ She smiles. It's kind but amused. ]

I have no enemies to fight and I doubt anyone is endangering themselves unless they choose to jump off the train. I can stay.

[ Being concerned is part of her job. ]

Would it be too much of me to ask what led you to being so acclimated to being injured?

[disreguarded]

[ do people jump off the train... that seems dumb, even in beau's opinion, and she's no stranger to dumb ideas. anyway. ]

Nah, you can ask. [ she shifts, gingerly stretching. ] I was part of a group of monks at home. My job gets me into trouble. And the last place I was in before this one was full of things that were trying to kill me, too, so.

[wisterin]

[ Ask Shigure and Wei Wuxian about train jumping adventures. ]

My, what a dangerous life you lead. I'm no stranger to a place full of things trying to kill you either.

[ Although in her experience, monks are usually more peaceful than not?

Her expression shifts into something mildly apologetic. ]

I'm afraid if the pattern holds, there may be little respite in a week or two.

[disreguarded]

Seems like a lot of people here live kind of dangerous lives.

[ as for the rest, she blows a raspberry up into the air grouchily. ]

But yeah, I've heard a few people say we get thrown into different worlds? So I guess that's coming. Which is fucking annoying, and I'm tired.

I'm not gonna let this place dick me around forever, though.

[wisterin]

We're all a little tired of it.

[ Some more than others. She's smiling, though, so it's hard to tell how tired she is. ]

If you can find a solution, we'll all be glad to see it. No one's been able to locate the individual responsible for leaving us all those messages.

[disreguarded]

[ well, now she has to think of a solution. people are depending on her. ]

You mean the one who puts those weird faces in all their messages? [ huff. ] Yeah. Maybe we just - have to find the source. That's how it was before. Find the heart of this place, and then beat the shit out of it until it lets us go.

[wisterin]

Yes. I can't say with one hundred percent certainty there's only one. [ After all, there could be a collective behind being annoying about broken souls. There just hasn't been any way to confirm that she's found. ]

How did you find the source where you were previously?