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adsum ([personal profile] adsum) wrote in [community profile] yogen2021-06-05 07:54 am

June Event


hello

You open your eyes.

And you scream.

Four long gashes tear your sleeve to ribbons and arm to searing pain, something sharp clamps down on your ankle and sinks into flesh and bone, down the hall another student dangles half a foot off the ground with their hair slowly separating from their scalp, and littered across the floor are bodies pooling blood and occasionally twitching— not in a last bid for life, but in the way strips of skin and muscle and fabric pull away from a person's limbs when several dozen invisible hungry imps have decided they don't want to be banished and would rather feast on the blood of their enemies if that's what it takes to survive.

For every instance of blood that touches the floor, the school pitches and transforms into a dilapidated version of itself, what npcs that were in the hall with you turning into shadow versions of themselves and taking hold of the fallen bodies to drag them to the auditorium. There, the empty room is pitch black. There, the threshold at the doorway crumbles and expands with each shadow that stands and feeds the void another sacrifice. In this school, in its darkness and its silence and its faceless students that cannot be touched, you may at least find some reprieve from the imps that do not exist, find fresh water flowing from the bathroom sinks, and scenes of normal school life playing out in the cracked mirrors that if you break even further you find that you return.

You open your eyes, and no time has passed. Something invisible tears open a student's throat, so close you can see their vocal cords bright white and vibrating as they scream. Blood splatters on the ground, and the school pitches and turns once again.

hi

For each fallen student, a new one transfers in to replace them. Between the student council election and the imp infestation, more and more you seem to be surrounded by unfamiliar faces. The contrast is stark between those veteran students with bandaged arms and a limp to their stride and long sleeves and pants despite the growing heat, and those students with bright and smiling faces, the ones who coo over the cats and share their lunches with anybody who looks hungry and sit in small groups outside by the wisteria tree to chat during breaks, ignorant of what keeps it fed.

With all the new transfer students, many teachers have decided to assign group projects for their classes: poster presentations on their favorite myth or legend, short skits portraying famous historical scenes, and, everybody say thank you Cain and Kelly, taking care of flour sack babies. Projects are by homeroom and can be done in groups of 2-4, because sometimes a family is a dad and a dad and a wine aunt and a dog. The projects are all due at the end of the month, and if you're able to keep your flour sack baby from being turned into a cake or torn apart by imps, you may notice that they start to feel... warm... after one week. At the end of the second week, they begin to make short, quiet noises— a gurgle, a breath, a whine. At the end of the third week, while you're cradling the sack in your arms, you swear it moves. At the end of the fourth week, well. The project is over. Maybe it'll hatch? Let me know if you make it.

can you hear me?

The veteran students don't seem very keen on working with transfer students who make excuses about not wanting to work outside of school, but newer students are more willing, eager to meet people and get to know them and learn about the school. They gravitate towards the bulletin board to check out the class ranks, new clubs, a new section on the board with several dozen slips of colored paper tacked onto it and a little container below containing blank slips and a pen so you can add your own wishes:
"I want to be normal. --XX, 1-A"
 "I want to live. --XX, 2-B" 
 "I want my friends back. --XX, 3-D" 
 "I want life to go back to normal. --XX, 2-A" 
 "I want my brother back. --XX, 2-A" 
 "I want more power. --XX, 1-A" 
 "I want to be loved. --XX, 1-B" 
 "I want to fix the past. --XX, 2-A" 
 "I want to find my family. --XX, 3-B" 
 "I want to be loved. --XX, 2-A" 
 "I want a normal life. --XX, 1-A" 
 "I want my brother back. --XX, 2-B" 
 "I want to see my family. --XX, 1-C" 
 "I want to die. --XX, 2-D" 
 "I want my friends back. --XX, 2-D" 
 "I want to fix the past. --XX, 3-D" 
 "I want freedom. --XX, 1-D" 
 "I want to live. --XX, 1-C" 
 "LUNCH DATE WITH IZUMI SENA!!! --XX, 1-A" 
 "I want to be strong. --XX, 2-E" 
 "I want freedom. --XX, 3-E" 
 "I want to live. --XX, 2-E" 
 "I want to die. --XX, 3-E" 
 "I want to remember. --XX, 3-C" 
Wishes are meant to be granted, but... Some of the newer students make an attempt at being a little more realistic and add things like "I want the answers to next week's math exam" and "I want a pony" and do check the board occasionally, so it never hurts to leave a wish of your own.

That's certainly the thought as the month goes on and there are more and more wishes for the construction in the clock tower stairwell to hurry up and finish already, as the entire month of June, from 6AM to 6PM, six days a week, the sounds of drilling and hammering and screaming and sawing can be heard in the stairwell despite no construction workers being seen entering or exiting the school. The clock tower itself is inaccessible while the stairs are being taken down and replaced with a brand new elevator— veteran students are particularly grateful, because it's hard to climb stairs and go to class when your shin is splintered and a thin layer of bandage is the only thing keeping your guts from spilling out onto the floor.

In the evening after the npcs leave, characters are able to open the doors on the second and fourth floors to find... that nothing looks any different. On the first floor, however, a set of elevator doors has been installed right by the front doors, and while the button to open the doors don't work, they can be wrenched apart and entered, revealing a barren space with metal walls, a clock hung on the back wall that ticks backwards, and too many buttons on the panel by the double doors. Most buttons are white, numbered -6 to 27 though out of order and not all the numbers are there. Some are black, one is red, neither colors having symbols etched into them. None of the buttons work when pressed.

Not yet.

it'll be alright

Until then, the clock tower can be reached as normal up several flights of stairs, the room at the very top bright and sunny with clock faces in the glass on all four sides, floorboards stained copper red and the air thick and difficult to breathe. For some, it's still worth it for the view of the wisteria tree in perpetual bloom in the courtyard below, especially as the heat and humidity of summer approaches and with it comes clouds of gnats that have taken up residence in the courtyard, hovering over puddles of light pink water left over from watering the courtyard overnight. Classes are no longer held outdoors, as teachers find it impossible to speak without gnats entering their mouths at any given opportunity, and the heat inside the school becomes near unbearable towards the latter half of the month as there is no air conditioning and teachers hesitate to open their windows. The homeroom teachers in 1-B, 1-D, and 2-C made that mistake once, opening the windows facing the courtyard and the gnats had gotten in, little homing missiles to their favorite food: blood, sweat, and tears. But if you don't cry, sweat, or bleed and aren't afraid of the gnats squeezing their way through the mesh screen in the windows, it can be nice to sit by the window and hope a breeze comes your way.

Those in classes 3-A, 3-B, 2-C, 2-D, 2-E, and all of the first year classes can find that they're able to open the windows in classrooms 1-B, 1-D, and 2-C to enjoy the breeze, but find an invisible barrier blocking their way and preventing any part of them from reaching out into the open space. 3-A, 2-C, 2-D, 2-E, 1-B, 1-D, and 1-E are able to remove the screen and exit through those windows facing the courtyard, keeping in mind it is the 3rd and 4th floors and they will have to climb back up to reenter the school. 2-C, 1-B, and 1-D can go a step further and find that the front door to the school opens for them, except when they try to leave, they run into an invisible barrier, unable to take another step out the door. But they can stand there and take in the sight of the school gates in the near distance, of the forest just beyond, of the npc students slipping past them on their way to and from home. At this threshold it is chilly despite the heat that smothers the school in waves, the air is fresh, invigorating, and when the sun passes overhead you swear you can feel it staring.

OOC

✽ Sometimes you summon murder imps and you gotta get rid of them yourselves. The imps are invisible unless supernatural sight (eg Nene, Clamor) or form (eg Moriarty, Sherlock) is regained, or are seen through an adder stone (possessed by Arthur, Gundham), but can still be fought either way through physical or magical means, or banished with the proper materials. They will NOT be rampaging and attacking everybody all the time, so this prompt is avoidable if you'd rather not, but they will gravitate towards 1) students who are alone, and 2) areas where there is already bloodshed happening.
✽ For the flour sack group project, groups are by homeroom and can number between 2-4 students. You may also assume npc students are part of your group if you wish.
✽ Characters may notice that physically, an elevator can't make sense without demolishing the first floor locker area, and they will have to accept the fact that not everything will make sense, and that sometimes, Ori just does not want to redraw floorplans. The elevator will be functional starting next month, maybe.
✽ Only windows in classrooms 1-B, 1-D, and 2-C can be opened by characters in classes that have gained at least one class rank to date. Those classes that gained at least one class rank last month are able to exit out the windows facing the courtyard only. Those classes with 30 or more ranks are able to open the front door to the school but not exit through it. To anybody else watching them open the door, they will see that character turn into a shadow and go through the motions of opening the door without exiting, exactly how npc students appear when they enter and exit the school.
dangernoises: (pic#14967162)

@ Crona ( closed )

[personal profile] dangernoises 2021-06-13 05:12 am (UTC)(link)
[ ... Theres a soft expression upon his lips that splay, he is surprised to see the other whom he remembers from class. Although the science lab is inaccessible to them, they still take the course regularly outside of it. He is pleased to see his lab partner, having a flash of memories upon him the moment they come upon Crona. ]

Crona? Crona is that really you? I have not seen you in a while.
radnarok: (afraidry)

[personal profile] radnarok 2021-06-14 06:07 am (UTC)(link)
Ah! [ Crona's back was turned when Jekyll approached, and they fumble with the scalpel they're holding, rounding on Jekyll and holding it aloft! ] Don't bark at me! I got this and a chiiiiseeeeell so you can't do it anymoooore!

[They stop, blinking after a second as a few heads turn to who is making a scene. Jekylls face comes back into focus, and they let their arm drop? ]

O-oh? Er...can I deal with this? [ They press the scalpel down on their thumb awkwardly. ] Jekyll-san? Are you back?
dangernoises: (pic#14967203)

[personal profile] dangernoises 2021-06-14 06:19 am (UTC)(link)
... [ It hurt him just a bit to see Crona having respond like that. The glasses along the bridge of his nose slide slightly down. He retracts backwards, with his hands up as if to demonstrate he means well. Having nothing within his hands and no means to hurt the other with.

When it takes them a moment to come to, Jekyll offers a pardoning smile. Albeit awkward, but glad that he was defensive. In a matter of speaking. The professor should not have expected anything different, even if it hurt his heart. ]


A-Ah.... I am sorry, did you come across Hyde then..? I hope youre okay? Nothing happened to you did it?
radnarok: (um bitch?)

[personal profile] radnarok 2021-06-14 07:03 am (UTC)(link)
Aaaaaaah. Jeykll. [ They're not good enough at reading faces to pick up on his discomfort, but Crona shuffles closer They look at him mournfully, even as they continue to play with the scalpel.] You didn't tell me you had...something like that! It was confusing! He's a really scary guy, you know! He kept barking at me! Bark bark bark - like a dog! I can't possibly deal with that!

[ This was definitely the most stressful part. ]

He said lots of weird stuff about you too! I didn't get it! I'm glad I don't have to do science with him, because the teachers say I need to stop hiding in corners.
dangernoises: (pic#14967207)

[personal profile] dangernoises 2021-06-16 06:46 am (UTC)(link)
... Did he? [ How disgusting and unfortunate, he feels rather shameful on Crona's behalf. Embarrassed that the other had seen him in such a state, his cheeks are slightly red at the sound of him apparently barking about wildly. ] It's... Hard to explain but if you want me to be honest with you I am willing to talk about it if you want to ask. Especially here, with how things are in this school... And how Edward Hyde comes out is much more frequent as of late - I want everyone to understand better.

[ There's a pause, and he nervously tucks a strand of hair behind his ear. There is a slight warm chuckle offered at Cronas dismay and statement. Hopefully whatever Hyde had done did not deter Crona from being their friend. Or just simply, being more comfortable with their time here.]

radnarok: (sweet child)

[personal profile] radnarok 2021-06-16 07:00 am (UTC)(link)
Mhm. I told you! Weird! [They nod emphatically. Luckily, Crona is greatly desensitized to weird people, so its not much deterrence. Hyde didn't attack them, and even if he had, it might not have made much of a difference if Jekyll was going to be nice. Even someone as dumb as Crona gets that if people are nice to you, you should stick around so they don't abandon you. ] I'm a pretty good listener. I listened to Lady Medusa a lot, and then Maka, and now I listen to Komeada talk about hope, so I think I can deal with hearing about Mister Hyde.

[They lean forward to try and whisper in his ear. ]

He said everyone has a second personality here, but thats a lie, right? I don't want to be someone else yet. I wouldn't know how to be them, and that would be scary. Is it scary for you?
dangernoises: (75)

[personal profile] dangernoises 2021-06-17 05:01 am (UTC)(link)
... [ A sigh, and his hand reaches to his forehead pinching the nose of his bridge. He cannot believe that Hyde told such a lie, perhaps to toy with Crona and make them feel scared of Jekyll and him as a whole. Even if it seemed cruel, the actions Hyde took make sense in retrospect... As Jekyll did not want anyone to be subjected to himself knowing full well his other personality is coming out. So Hyde's actions... Were merely echoing Jekylls own desires, deep down...] No, that is not the truth... This is something as far as I am aware only I deal with. I promise you Hyde was just saying as much to make you uncomfortable talking with me.
radnarok: (SPOOKED)

[personal profile] radnarok 2021-06-18 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh? That's silly. It mostly made me not want to look at mirrors. What if there was a different Crona!? Wah. [ Its fine Jekyll. They still like you lots. ]

So why do you deal with it? You want to tell me right? Or you don't? I can't tell what people are thinking, so you really have to tell me.
dangernoises: (pic#14967216)

[personal profile] dangernoises 2021-06-23 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
... [ Theres a slight chuckle at the others apparent frankness in being unable to read ones mind. ] Yes well, I would hope you wouldn't read my mind... I imagine that would be horrible in of itself... I honestly dont want to trouble you or anyone else for that matter about this... It's a lot to take in, the fact you even want to talk to me as I am now... Is more then enough.
radnarok: (smile smile)

[personal profile] radnarok 2021-06-23 06:26 am (UTC)(link)
I definitely couldn't deal with reading minds! So many people don't like me, I know that...but I don't want to hear it! It would be really scary. [ They nod. ] Maybe it would be useful...to know what I was doing wrong though...

Well...I don't care! If you don't wanna trouble me, I'm not troubled. Learning about things can be hard to deal with. [ Not knowing things can also be...ah the conundrum. ] If I see Hyde again, I'll just run till you come back.
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[personal profile] dangernoises 2021-06-27 09:00 pm (UTC)(link)
... Crona why do you assume people hate you so much?

[ He wants to... Move on from Hyde frankly, and seeing as Crona let out some concerns over their own feelings. He wants to help make sure the other understands their place respectfully. He cares about them and finds that their friendship is something grounding them - one of few things frankly.]
radnarok: (sweet child)

[personal profile] radnarok 2021-06-28 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
...?

[They tilt their head at him, blinking in confusion. ]

I'm really pathetic? ..Or a coward? I'm not very smart either - I only know how do things when people tell me. So I'm not very useful...?
dangernoises: (pic#14967210)

[personal profile] dangernoises 2021-06-30 05:15 am (UTC)(link)
... I see... [ Jekyll thinks on what the other says, reflecting on their insecurities. Everyone has them, especially himself. He is not absent from the inability to believe in himself - especially in a place such as this school. Crona seems to feel the same if not worse, and with how Hyde spoke to them... He is uncertain if his other self ruined these feelings further. ] There are tons of things you can do, that I cant... And I like that you are a good friend. That is more then what anyone can ask for frankly...
radnarok: (THIS IS NICE)

[personal profile] radnarok 2021-06-30 05:40 am (UTC)(link)
Hm? Are you sure? I can't do very much... [ They can't possibly imagine what that could be. Hyde could do murder really well, and that was the only thing Crona was even kind of good at. Maybe...poems? Or staring at walls. ]

Mr. Jekyll is a good friend! You don't need to ask me for anything either but...maybe one day I'll figure out something really useful to do for you.