Lockescape

Maria:Whba...huh?

-Maria opens her eyes, surprised to be dressed in the brown dress she wore to Ren's party. Her usual large bag has been replaced by a smaller purse. It still seems like hammer space.-

This is...your mind?

Jason's Room

Jason:-has totally done all that comforting with Ray on his back.-

-The left sleeve of Pent's robe constricts, the heavy fabric flashing a deep blue-

Which in turn came from the shivering places. I assume Raijin is Deziree's more chaotic, Galvanic side?

It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.

Deziscape

-Deziford nods to Pent.-

Deziford: Raijin's been around the longest, and it shows - he's the only part of the mind to defiantly hold onto his masculinity.

-She hits another button, and the image of a muscular man a jagged, lightning-bolt patterned mustache appears on the holo.-

Deziford: He was absolutely against Juno's advocacy of control, and insisted that we continue with our more powerful, dangerous experiments. However, as time has gone on, his influence has waxed and waned, but never reached what it once was.

-She hits another button, bringing up Juno and Raijin side-by-side.-

Deziford: You may think these two merely factions, but they're more than just that. They are, by themselves, full personalities and individuals. We're not talking aspects, like with Order, or the Lorekeeper. We're talking fully powered Personas. And we're housing two of them, and trying to make them fit in the same space.

Dune: Arceus Christ... How could I not have realized...?

Aqua Resort - Today, at some point

While Blitz did try to send out invitations, the party isn't a closed thing. So if there are any shapeshifters or friends of shapeshifters that didn't get an invite but are interested, feel free to "just happen" to come across the party once it starts

Lockescape - past

-Blitz opens his eyes and looks around the unfamiliar mental surroundings for a bit, before realizing he's arrived as a Greninja this time. And he silently debates whether being a pokemon counts as "under dressed" in this situation-

-Tori meanwhile is in the green dress she wore to Ren's party and the date with Locke-

Tori: "Play what? What's going on here?"

edited 27th Sep '14 9:22:12 PM by BlitzTrain

From where I can see it, you either require one of these personalities to cease existence, or you require a mediating agent. Vines to hold the warring gods together.

It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.

Bedroom, past

Ray says in Jason's ear, in a breathy, scared tone of voice, "I dunno, Locke's seen some dark stuff...his mind might be a bit volatile.." she then smiled brightly, "But he's gone with them, I'm sure it'll be fine!"

She then jumps on to the bed, giving Morgan a big ol' huggle."Don't worry, your big sis' gonna be juuust fine!"

Lockescape

Locke slowly nodded, while the man smirked."Why madam, I don't believe we've been formally introduced. I'm Booker, and I'm the one in charge 'round here." He sets 5 cards down on the table, and says "In charge 'a these doors, I mean. pick a card..but choose carefully.." he leaned back in his chair, arms behind his head,"..that card'll take you down the path here..pro'lly not the path you wanted to go, though.."

Kitsune: <Great. MPS.>

Lockescape, past

Maria:I...I'm...Maria...

-Shenslowly reaches out and takes the center card.-

Why do I feel...intimidated?

Jason's Room

Oh hell...maybe I shoulda gone with them...

-He taps his kneecap almost nervously.-

Jason:You can change if ya want, Ray.

edited 27th Sep '14 9:41:19 PM by Skyzerk

Deziscape

Deziford: ... Odd. That strange little Abra said both of those things.

-Dune's brow furrows.-

Dune: ... Abra. You mean Igor, don't you.

Deziford: That's him. He tried broaching a peace between the two. It didn't last. He muttered something about "bringing two sides of the same card together" or some such last I saw of him. Left me with this.

-She pulls out a completely blank playing card. She flips it around to show that it's blank on both sides.-

Deziford: She said that it was going to be important.

-She tosses the card to Dune.-

Deziford: Perhaps you can use it better than I. Anyway, that's not all of our problems. I mentioned Rust before.

-Deziford hits another button, and the image shifts. The figure caught in the blurred still frame is difficult to make out, but is definitely wearing Deziree's normal clothing, if ripped and torn to rags.-

Deziford: Hoo boy... This one's a piece of work. Rust is, for lack of a better term, the conflict between Juno and Raijin manifested. She, or it, has been trying her damnedest to ruin things for us. She's tried wrecking the Assembly, sow dissent between sectors, even sneak into the Dream Room and cause nightmares. That last one she succeeded at, once. Also...

-Deziford hits a completely different button, this time. The image changes to that of a wrecked, ripped up, and rusty hallway.-

Deziford: She's notoriously difficult to stop. She represents rust and degradation in the mind of someone who was once completely machine. If she wants to go somewhere, we're hard-pressed to oppose her directly.

edited 27th Sep '14 9:43:19 PM by DuneTheWanderer

-Pent stares at the card-

I have made a deduction, but I am uncertain whether you would want to hear it. It may constitute spoilers.

-He shrugs-

However this Rust fellow is much more obtuse. Definitely a creation of the mind, rather than a borrowed concept.

It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.

Lockescape - past

Tori: "I'm Tori... So what's at the other end of the hallway then?"

-She looks at the cards hesitantly, while Shinobi reaches to grab the card nearest to him, possibly on the far left-

Shinobi: <Pretty hard to "Pick carefully" when we can't see what they are, guess that leaves one for each of us.>

-After a moment Tori takes the card next to where her brother's was lying-

edited 27th Sep '14 9:49:55 PM by BlitzTrain

Lockescape

Booker lazily picked it up, and smirked, throwing it at Locke, who caught it between his fingers.The card had a scarecrow on it.

"I guess Fear's your destination. Gilda darlin', take 'em to it.Now , I know she looks like your friend, but she's actually just a projection..the guide around these parts." Ray, whose face now seemed to flicker, the makeup around her eyes growing thicker, her cheekbones rising,stood up, and kissed Booker's hand, and then said, "Follow me."

She led them to a door on the left, and through it, they stepped out into a series of hallways pulled straight from an MC Escher painting, the stairwells were upside down, they were shifting, all around the place, several doors were suspended in mid air, surrounded by the backdrop of stars.

Room, past

Ray yawned, and after tugging on her one piece sadly, she went into the bathroom, and came out around two minutes later, dressed in a fluffy pink bathrobe.

She fell onto the bed, next to Morgi, and asked, head on hands, "So, little miss, what would you like to do?"

edited 27th Sep '14 10:03:30 PM by MHMhasf1998

Lockescape

Maria:Well...this is...unsettling. So, how do you figure this'll make me trust you, Herr Elroy?

-She taps her finger on her bag, silently wondering if she'd still have a brick or two in that endless bag of hers.-

Jason's Room, past

Where the hell did that robe come from? I had blue ones!

Do you highlight everything looking for secret messages?

Kitsune: <Rust Is never a go thing. And if it's the conflict manifest, would destroying Rust weaken the conflict?>

Lockescape - past

-Tori gets up from the table and follows Locke, Maria and the guide. Shinobi attempts to get a look at the card he had been reaching for, in hopes of getting some clues on the nature of this 'game' before he follows. Though won't spend much time on that venture-

Tori: "... I can see why we'd need a guide. This place is starting to make my head hurt already" >_<

Stormchaser - "Great Room", presentish

-Blitz is currently in a large room, mostly empty except for the piano that someone brought in somehow. Though with a little looking you can tell there are tables and chairs available to set up-

Deziscape

Deziford: We've tried that - heavens knows just how much we've tried destroying that thing. But every time there's a dispute at the border between the Blue and Yellow zones, all the damage we do is undone. And it's back to it's old tricks.

Dune: So...

-Deziford stops and shifts her attention to Dune.-

Dune: How do we get to the Blue and Yellow zones?

-Deziford thinks for a bit.-

Deziford: With our coms down, calling for a ride ain't gonna happen. Your best bet are the two routes on "foot". Unfortunately, both of those are less then optimal for someone without a vehicle of some kind.

Dune: Oh?

Deziford: The first route is through the Tier 1 lockdown. It's the area that we keep the... nasty stuff. Nightmare creations made during fits of depression or anger, always weapons. You remember Girtablulu?

-Dune flashes back to the incident in Jacob's mind. The city-sized monstrosity, covered in glowing nodes, carrying an entire population center on it's back. Dune nods.-

Deziford: It's from Tier 1 lockdown. As are a few... other creations. Unfortunately, the other way leads through the Unstable Zone. Unlike the Assembly, where you came from, the Unstable Zone is just that - a swirling mass of Inspiration and crazy ideas. I have no idea if it's more active or less with everything on the fritz right now, though.

Kitsune: <A minefield or tar pits. Lovely.>

Insanity stored or insanity in progress. I would suggest the latter, better chance of running into something with incredible flaws.

It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.

Deziscape

-Dune shudders at the thought of a second meeting with the colossal scorpion.-

Dune: Y-yeah, let's go with that.

-Deziford nods as she takes out and old-fashioned tin whistle and blows. A different aspect runs in, wearing sweat pants, tennis shoes, and a sports bra. Dune becomes noticeably more... distracted by her presence.-

Deziree?: Reporting for duty!

Deziford: Dune, Pent, Kitsune, I'd like you to meet Dezilete. She's our runner and trailblazer, and she'll be your guide up to the Unstable Zone.

Dezilete: And we'll work our glutes on the way!

Deziford: She, ah, also is our Health Sciences director. If you couldn't tell.

-Kitsune raises an eyebrow at Dezilete.-

Kitsune: <Remind me to tell Dezi that her mindscape if freaky. Anyway, lead on, [Sally Pearson].>

Jason's Room, last night

-Morgi got dressed into a little pink nightie at some point.- I dunno, miss Ray.

Jason's Room, past

Ray grinned at Jason."Sorry Jay, I thought I'd wear my own, the ones over in the bathroom were way too small.Or was that your plan all along?"

Ray looked back to Morgi and tapped her chin thoughtfully."Hmm..would you like to do some art before going to bed? Painting, sculpting, drawing, your pick."

Jason's Room, past

-Jason sweatdrops, blushing slightly.-

Well, excuse my having of small bathrobes...

-He rolls to lay on his stomach on the bed. By now, he's in pajamas as well.-

Some kitchen type area, today

-Senshi is preparing something.-

Senshi:~Alright...so if I just add the tea leaves now...there!~

edited 28th Sep '14 5:29:09 AM by Skyzerk

Jason's Room, Past

Morgi: Drawin' sounds good. Not very good at it, though.

edited 28th Sep '14 5:34:48 AM by Morgikit