[mingle] the space (january).

[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?

The place you've found yourself in is strange, certainly. It's probably worth exploring a bit. 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.

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.

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. 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

[givethemhell]

Let's see, let's see! "Shi" is definitely way too unlucky. "Gure" doesn't sound very nice... A-re? A-gu... Hm, hm. Shoo? We could match that way! Or maybe Shigu? Shiggy.

[The whole time he's been pondering stupid names, the train has been steadily picking up speed. God.]

[ittoryu]

[they're gonna fuckin die]

Aha, Shi would be most unfortunate. Those are some good names, though!

[givethemhell]

[They absolutely are, it's fine. ...But there's a bend coming up ahead, so maybe it'll be less fine then.]

I'll use them interchangeably until one seems to really stick or pop out, then!

[ittoryu]

[he's going to move closer to whoo...

also that's a terrible idea but shigure is a-ok with it]

I'll try to remember to respond to each one, in that case!

[givethemhell]

[Thanks Shigure...]

Perfect, it's settled then! Just tell me when I land on a name you like best, alright? [He's going to just be the man of 100 names by the end of this RIP IN REST.]

Speaking of, how about I—

[Whatever that sentence was about to be will have to remain unfinished for now, since the train is NOT SLOWING DOWN AS THEY ENTER THE BEND. Unlike his previous proclamation about testing out his grip strength, he does not, in fact, bother trying to hold onto anything even as he tips to the side. Mostly he just wants to see what Shigure will do, god.]

[ittoryu]

[wwx what the fuck

but this is exactly why shigure was moving closer anyway, so he immediately moves to grab wei wuxian?? they go over, but because i can only have so many threads where shigure sprains something probably, he quickly grabs something on the side of the train so ig they'll just dangle there around the bend.]

[givethemhell]

[God someone PLEASE SET SHIGURE FREE FROM THESE IDIOTS!! He'll helpfully cling to this poor man as he grabs hold of the train so he can free his hand if he needs to, looking way too gleeful as they zip around the curve of the track.]

Ah—! Amazing! What speed and strength - that's really impressive!

[ittoryu]

[well the bright side is that shigure is an idiot who loves heights and danger so honestly there are worse people to do this to]

Hahaha, right? Very different from kite-riding!

[givethemhell]

[Shigure please don't set these low bars...]

Haha, I meant you. [Running and catching him and saving him from death's loving embrace so swiftly!]

But this train is impressive too, it's true! [Then, curiously, as if dangling from the side of a train is the perfect place for casual conversation:] Kite-riding, though? Is that what it sounds like?

[ittoryu]

Oh! [he laughs.] People scold me so often that I'm not used to the opposite!

[he says with zero shame. anyhow, he nods.]

When I was young, my friend and I, with his sister, would climb up high and hang from kites in the sky. Of course, the adults always reprimanded us for it!

[givethemhell]

Why's that? Are you always getting into trouble? Jumping off the sides of trains, things like that?

[He says with a grin LIKE HE ISN'T THE REASON SHIGURE JUMPED OFF THE SIDE OF A TRAIN... It's fine.

Also, that sounds AMAZING?? What the fuck.]

Oh! Those must have been enormous kites if they could support the weight of a person! I want to try something like that.

[ittoryu]

Hahaha, as my old man would say—"Shigure, I don't care what trouble you've gotten into this time, because it's nothing new!"

[yeah it's all wwx's fault]

The view is fantastic, too. It's one thing to see a city from the ground, but from the sky is another thing!

[givethemhell]

[Hm actually no he's absolutely just blaming everything on Shigure being a whirlwind of chaos now.]

Is that why you wanted to come up here? Though I suppose there isn't much of a "sky" or "ground" to speak of, haha. It's fine! We'll probably get to see those soon enough.

[ittoryu]

[excuse who are you calling a whirlwind of chaos]

Hahaha! They say the only things that like high places are smoke and fools, after all.

[givethemhell]

[Clearly the guy hanging off the side of a train holding a casual conversation with him.]

Hm! Never heard that one before, but I can't say I disagree. [WHY ELSE WOULD THEY BOTH BE UP HERE.] Still! Why save the best views for smoke alone, right?

[ittoryu]

[you're also hanging off this train thanks]

Right? You have a very good point there.

[givethemhell]

[It's fine!! He's very comfortable despite his ten feet of hair and giant billowy robes just flying all over the place.]

Have you tried looking from the top of that giant store yet? You should, if you haven't! The view isn't that great since it's all just white nothingness, but it's fun to be that high up.

[ittoryu]

Oh, you mean the one with all the food? No, not yet. I'll have to try that next, then.

[givethemhell]

We could jump off when the stop comes up! It should be soon, I think.

[FLY TO THEIR DEATHS.]

[ittoryu]

Hahaha, do you think we'll make it?

[IT'S NOT A NO]

[givethemhell]

Absolutely, yes!

[ie "I'm not sure but it sounds like a fun thing to try!"]

If we aim it right, we'll probably be able to land on the ground instead of waiting to hit another track.

[ittoryu]

Raising the stakes, aren't you? Very well—I can't say no to a challenge!

[givethemhell]

Ooh! Should we make it more of a challenge, then? See who can jump the farthest?

[They're both going to break all four of their collective legs.]

[ittoryu]

Hm! I accept!

[it's fine,]

[givethemhell]

Winner gets a prize! You can pick what you'd like and I'll pick something, too.

[THE PRIZE IS GOING TO BE CASTS FOR THEIR BROKEN BONES.]