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[EVENT] The Visitations

Who: All Characters
When: November 29-December 19
Where: Your Home
What: The Visits
Warnings: For language and other dark elements.

This is going to go a certain way! Each time there is a visitation by a ghost, we will post a thread. Then, we will respond to that thread, if you indicate you want us to do so, or if you will have other characters in the thread. Remember, the Ghost of Christmas Past will have all your characters in the same moment of time, so if you want to be able to interact with each other, go ahead. Additionally, you will be viewing the moment in time that your denizen was killed from a third person perspective, so you can meet up with anyone during that time, but you cannot talk to your denizen. Once your denizen is dead, you are free to move around the island.

During the viewing with the Ghost of Christmas Present, you will be in the same situation, but only able to view things within your own canon. This means you can’t really speak to anyone but the NPC of the Ghost, which will be played by the mods.

For when The World shows up, we will have a separate thread for her and Kuma will be responding to you with her. You can freely talk to anyone here as well, in the game.

If there are any questions please respond to the thread provided below.

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[ A boy and a girl. Siblings. It's an easy enough sight for Ange to recognize, with how strong her own sibling bond used to be when she was little - before her brother died, that is. It's that fact that makes it slightly more difficult to watch, even as she keeps a look of indifference on her face. They're happy together, but something changes - minions spreading all over the place, similar to the ones she's seen before herself, the ones she's been chased by, the ones who killed Amakusa. And the kids try to flee from them, hand in hand, but somehow Ange already knows they won't make it. There's no way. They're too young for something like this.

So she just watches silently, not daring to avoid her gaze, when the grip between their two hands breaks and they lose each other in the middle of fleeing. The little girl runs back, trying to find her brother, but by the time she finds him he's nothing more than a corpse on the ground, killed by those minions. And as the little girl drops to her knees next to the bloody corpse, she's stabbed herself as well.

Ange's eyes are slightly heavy in the way she views the kids, even if she tries to seem indifferent. They're nobody she knows, after all, she just knows that girl is her denizen, but.. they're still just kids, right? And somehow she can realise how Gretel must've felt, seeing her brother like that.

Her stomach turns a little, but she still doesn't look away nor let her expression openly show. Shut it all out as usually. ]

[ As Madoka approaches she's recovered a bit from seeing her own denizen's death. Tears are still streaming over her face, she doesn't bother to dry them just yet, but her breathing is mostly steady. All sobs have ceased. As much as she cares, she strongly believes in moving onward to a brighter future and therefore tries to focus on just that, if there is nothing more she can possibly do.]

It's awful, isn't it...?

[ It doesn't change that her voice is weak when talking. She's only a little girl, this is nothing she should have seen. But she's also worried for Ange. Madoka can't believe one can be truly indifferent about such a sight. ]

[ Ange hardly even realises there's another person right here until she suddenly hears the voice. But even then, her movements are a little sluggish as she slowly moves her head to look at the girl. .. Ah, Madoka has been crying, hasn't she..? Well, it's understandable, she's still so young. Not that Ange is very old, she's 18 so not even really an adult either, but she's used to it. She doubts someone as sweet and naive as this girl is.

It explains the tears, either way. ]

It is what it is. [ It's all she can say about this, her voice heavy. But she tears her gaze away from the view and over to the girl instead. ]

.. Are you okay..? [ Yes, that's actual concern in her tone. And expression, even. She was a slightly more difficult time hiding her emotions now. ]

[ Madoka has come to know and appreciate Ange as a very serious person. The lack of expressiveness used to startle her a bit, but by now it's become familiar. That's why, as she hears the tone of voice, she hurries to wipe her tears away immediately and smile a shaky, small bit. ]

Hmh... I'm fine... I think.

[ It's not too convincing, but Madoka is determined on making it true, sooner or later. She hasn't seen anything she didn't know about after all. It doesn't make the images go away any easier, but Madoka can try. This is the past. There is nothing she could have done. Changing what's been done seems scientifically impossible. Science, Madoka can rely on. ]

It's just different, hearing about it and actually seeing it...

[ Ange's a hypocrite. She knows it very well herself, honestly, but it's nothing that she can help. But maybe in this case it might just slightly be a good thing - because even if she hardly cares about herself, her physical or mental or even emotional status.. she does care for others. Despite not showing it easily.

So she slowly reaches out, putting her hand on the other girl's head to pat it lightly. ]

It's okay if you want to cry, you know. This isn't anything normal.

[ When Ange touches her hair, Madoka looks up in surprise. The urge to fall apart then and there again rises within her. She's a little girl, she's scared and she's sad. Now, faced with a person who she likes and trusts, she wants to cry and be held and hear 'it will be okay' said to her over and over again until she can believe it. But the urge passes. Madoka is thankful for Ange's comfort and concern, but she can't break down here. ]

Even if I cry now, it's not going to make a difference... They're not coming back, the past won't be undone... I'll be fine.

[ Even though she'd feel much more comfortable if there was anything she could do like taking care of wounded people or even burying the denizens. Anything to not just stand here, helplessly. ]

Thank you, Ange.

You're welcome.

[ For once she doesn't tsun about the thanks or deny she even did anything to begin with. This situation is special, after all.. anything else could still happen after this, so she has to make sure to stay sharp. And make sure that those Rulers won't win, no matter what. That they won't win over her, that is, but of course it also involves helping the people on the island she actually cares about. ]

If there's anything you want to do, then all you can do right now is mentally prepare yourself for whatever is coming next. I doubt the Rulers are done with us with just this much. [ It just didn't seem their style compared to things they had done in the past. ]

[ Madoka nods, more firmly than all of her actions before. Ange is more than right getting too upset and caught up in all of this mess won't do any good. ]

I... I think so, too. They wouldn't show us this for nothing, our reactions have to matter to them in some way.

[ It's so awful to think about, how people could even do that to them. Madoka isn't so much angry for herself and her pain but for the other people at this place. None of them deserved to see this, deserved anything the Rulers had done to them. ]

At least they aren't dragging us around in chains again. [ That boat escape thing really did end up badly, huh..? Compared to that, this much is nothing - but that's exactly the reason Ange suspects that something more might still be about to happen. ]

.. Yet.

I'd hope they don't do that again...

[ Madoka shivers. No. Not a good memory. ]

Then again chains are at least somewhat predictable... And they have locks to break.

[ Unless a lot of these 'magic' tricks. Madoka'd really like to have a guide on how to defeat magic, no matter how small the chances of succeeding are. ]

You're saying you'll pick the locks on mine too for me next time it happens?

[ Okay, now she might actually be trying to lighten the mood a little. Not that she usually does it, but.. she just can't help it, Madoka's younger than her, right? It's just some sort of instinct to be a little more protective in those cases. ]

Edited 2012-12-11 17:32 (UTC)

Definitely. Not leaving you behind for sure.

[ She's a master hacker, she has got to be able to deal with some manual locks--- Hopefully. Madoka smiles a little. ]

.. Thank you.

[ She actually even means this part despite her half being joking earlier. She's honestly grateful, just the idea that someone would actually bother to think about her.. she doesn't have many people who would do that for her. ]

[Amakusa comes up behind her, looking like he wasn't phased at all by his own denizen being killed. Like he's really one to care about death, he sees it all the time, he's always been so detached from everyone, easier to run away that way.

Still, he knows that she has such issues with her family, especially with her brother- so when he spots what's happening he doesn't say anything at first. His arms are crossed over his chest, actually thinking before he speaks is so unlike him- but he might as well try for her....]

We didn't even get to the good part with the witch being cooked. [he smirks about that, but it's obvious his words aren't as carefree and enthusiastic as usual. He does know what she's going through, but he's being more light about the situation as usual.]

[ She probably did notice him approaching. Not that she said anything either way, but maybe she didn't say anything exactly because it was her. Despite growing closer to this guy here, there's still some natural instinct to keep up her shell. And right now, it's already taking her everything to try and seem more or less like normal.

So it actually takes a few moments for her to fully summon the power to talk to him properly, without seeming too much like she's off - even if the tiny hints are still there, and she should know by now that he can pick those up. ]

Maybe they're saving that part for me.

[He can tell she's off, he already knows just how she's feeling. Normally he would have made fun of her in a situation like this, but he knows how painful it is for her. Still, this girl needs to learn not to connect everything to her past, simply move on.]

....Other authors- don't they write different versions of stories and everything? Maybe you're living one of the alternate story lines. You know, the one where the wolf from Little Red Riding Hood doesn't let anything happen to Gretel, hyahaha!

[of course he's talking about the two of them, but he covered that up pretty good.]

[ He really just is making it obvious here, huh. Someone as logical as Ange doesn't even need to put effort into figuring out what he's saying there, it's way too clear even if he's trying to cover it up a little like that. ]

That didn't go over as well last time, did it? [ It's only a remark to counter his own - after all, last time they fought the minions, he did protect her, of course-- she remembers that very well.. but she also knows he's not a match for these things in the end. None of them can fight them. But she does mean it a little more seriously too, after all, seeing all of this makes her think about what the Rulers will do with them too. ]

Ah.... the wolf was just careless, that's all.

[He turns to look at her, trying to read her expression. Ah well, she can get mad at him if he wants, not like he cares. His gaze moves so it's looking out at something again, but he moves his hand so it's going to hers, holding her own in his hand, giving her a reassuring squeeze at this entire thing.]

Little do the Rulers know how stubborn Gretel is though.

[ Don't worry, she's not actually mad either way. And it's not like she could stay mad to begin with, not with him grabbing her hand like that and even squeezing it.. it's not really like him to be more affectionate in a subtle and gentle way, so honestly, in a way she can't help but appreciate it. She still looks a little weaker than usually, but even so-- ]

... And little do they know that the big bad wolf isn't as bad as his name implies, huh? [ He's helped her all this time, after all. Even if he seems just flippant and selfish on the outside.. she knows there's at least some good part to him. The part that protected her even with his life. ]

[It really isn't like him, huh? That's for sure, he definitely would never do such a thing with anyone else, hell- he would have left anyone else by this point. He already got what he wanted out of her, they had gone the extra mile and done something he had been wanting for so long.

...So then, why wasn't he leaving her? And better yet, why didn't he want to leave either?

This girl was so ridiculous, she literally had no idea the hold she had over him, it was maddening. Still, Amakusa wore the same expression and stared ahead.]

Hey now, that might hurt the feelings of that wolf, he's plenty bad.

[ When she turns his face to look at him, there's actually sort of a smile on there - but instead of being a sweet smile, it's more the kind of 'oh you' smile - it's so typical of Amakusa of all people to say something like that. And honestly, some tiny part of her might have feared he would have tried to leave her completely after that night even then, but.. he's still right here, even holding her hand and being a little more sappy for her. And honestly, she can't help but only feel.. well, really glad for that fact.

She moves to stand on her tiptoes, leaning closer to him. ]

Sure, sure. You're plenty bad. [ And then she presses her lips to his'. See how it works now, Amakusa? You give her some niceness, you get a reward, it's not rocket science. ]

[....Oho?

Ohohoho? His lady is making the first move here? Out in the open even and kissing him?! This truly is a treat, a real delight! He smirks against her lips, kissing her back all the same though. His hands are on her waist now, and for once he's the first to pull away.]

...Lady... what's this all about? [oh yes he's curious as to why she's acting this way, not like he's complaining though.]

[ Of course he had to ask about it and ruin it. It's not like she can openly talk about her dere with him, he'll just make fun of her, so.. instead he's just getting the usual scowl at this point, even if she's not trying at all to move away from him. ]

Don't tell me you're going to complain now.

Does it really sound like I'm complaining? I think you even smiled at me, I was just wondering what I did to deserve such treatment.

[Teasing, all the teasing always. Still, he's not moving at all either, he enjoys the fact that she's so close to him like this.]

Shutting up for once would be a good start to deserve more. [ Not that she entirely means it. Well.. the things he says are annoying most of the time, but.. it's almost like she's gotten used to it by now, like it's something normal. It'd just be weird to not have him blabbing on all the time now. ]

It's just that.. [ .. ugh, she should explain to him, right? So he might understand a little. But at the same time, she doesn't want him to make fun of her, so it's definitely difficult. ] .. I was glad. That's all.

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