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March Spirit Realm Event Log
March Spirit Realm Event Log
Dominant Element: Wind
Waning Element: Earth
Full Moon: March 13th - March 15th
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The weather remains consistently windy as March carries on. By now, the chill of winter has finally ceased and the first days of spring has finally arrived. It's a great time to spend outside, catching the sunlight and enjoying the warm breeze. Though for some of you, you're going to be spending a great deal of time outside.
Five Six Seven Eight And--On the morning of March 15th, an alert will go out on the Libra App
ALERT: SPIRIT REALM ANOMALY DETECTED
Dominant Element: Wind
Danger Level: Low
Designation: The Fae
Zodiac has detected a rise of spirit energy at Kami State Park. Please visit the Zodiac offices for more information.
On the morning of the 15th, the citizens of Kaisou will wake up to two things: several of their friends and family members suddenly missing and the usual Zodiac message warning them of the latest nonsense. Heading to the Zodiac offices, you will find Professor Barbie, though she seems a little more antsy than usual. She explains that her beloved Ken is among those "missing". Luckily, it didn't take long to track him and his fellow captives- they haven't even left the city proper! Instead, they have been taken to Kami State Park, where the fae are once again up to their shenanigans. Barbie will explain that the fae have decided they want to put on a musical show - and as Kami State Park is part of the spirit realm now (as as such technically their turf) they decided to set it up there, because then the good people of Kaisou can witness their fantastic work. Because they're so generous! And while they're at it, they might as well use the talented residents of Kaisou to really up their production!
Heading to Kami State Park, you will find an outdoor stage has been erected. Many, many lines of seats are being put in front of it- it's clear the fae think this will be a production for the ages. You'll find your missing loved ones here, and besides being annoyed about being dragged into fae nonsense again, they don't seem all that much worse for wear. No one's hurt and no one's obviously cursed. Though some of them do seem to be moving with more grace than they usually do, sliding past each other like they're choreographed to do so. And some open their mouths and song comes out instead of normal words. That's- okay, yeah that's definitely not normal.
What Happened to My Part?Those of you who were taken by the faeries will wake up in the backstage part of a theater that seemingly popped up in Kami State Park over the night. On the one hand, at least it isn't the faerie realm again. On the other...you still can't leave the theater. Any attempts will result in you just getting sent backstage again via magic and told to wait.
Eventually, a few very fabulously dressed faeries appear. They introduce themselves as the Directors for the Season and explain that you all have been chosen to act in their shows! Everyone's already been cast in a role, so there's no need for auditions or anything boring like that and they can just get right to rehearsals. They all assure you that this isn't permanent and that they'll even let you go home to sleep in your own beds after rehearsals! Aren't they nice? Once they're done explaining, they'll hand out the scripts and rehearsal schedules. You might find yourself cast in two (or more) different shows, but that's fine. The Directors are committed to working together to make sure everything goes perfectly and have worked out a rotation schedule for who gets which actors when.
Break a leg, guys.
No Business Like Show Business♪- There's No Business like Show Business
Eventually you'll be dismissed and allowed to spread out over the theater to read your scripts. As you read them, you may recognize them as familiar faerie tales...or at least mostly familiar. The story of Sleeping Beauty, for example, isn't the story about a princess cursed by a jealous fae and saved by a prince, but the story about a very powerful but isolated faerie being left out of a party and retaliating, only to feel bad later and guide the prince to save the princess. Instead of Rapunzel being about a girl stolen from her parents as a baby because her father stole some lettuce, it's a story about a faerie sorcerer who regretfully took the baby and raised her with care into a sorceress herself. Basically, the stories are "twisted" faerie tales, told from the perspective of the faeries involved. And one or two regular human romcoms with a faerie flavor. If you ever wanted to see "You've Got Mail" or "Bridget Jones's Diary" but with satyrs and pixies, now's your chance.
After giving everyone time to look over their scripts, the Directors call everyone back to the stage so they can grab their actors and head off for practice. This is when you'll get a look at the costumes they expect you to wear, and you will wish you hadn't. They're gaudy and loud and frankly absurd to look at and to wear, but any complaints will be met with polite acknowledgement and then promptly ignored. The Directors have a very specific idea, after all, and no human could possibly truly understand it.
Thankfully you won't be expected to practice in them, at least not until the dress rehearsal. But you will be expected to practice. Everything. Your lines, your singing, your dancing--you'll be subjected to highly rigorous training and practice and there will be no excuses. Tone deaf? Too bad, you have to sing anyway. Clumsy? Whatever, work on your ball step and pivots. At least it seems as if the Directors accept tone deafness and clumsiness, but they're still going to make you sing and dance.
Of course, if you really can't perform for whatever reason (or are just not in the current show), you might be relegated to working for the tech crew. You'll be tasked with learning the lighting cues for the shows, working on sets and props, and tending to the costumes to make sure everything is in its place for quick changes. If you're really good with technology, you'll be asked to handle the sound booth. The Directors do have a live orchestra, again sourced from the Kaisou locals, but you can't really imitate the sound of "vines growing" or "muffled dragon roars in the distance" with an instrument.
Well. Most people can't, anyway.
This is not a reprieve from the chaos and perfectionism of the Directors, however, because the Stage Manager is somehow worse. As the undisputed ruler of the backstage, there's no one to mitigate them or act as a buffer, and it takes a few days (and probably an accident) for them to realize they cannot work the humans like they would faeries. Most of the humans can't fly. Or regenerate lost limbs. Or work a full 72 hour shift. Or deal with colored lighting gels made from highly toxic flowers.
It's fine. After a few days they'll apologize to the crew and be a little more reasonable so long as no one breaks any theater superstitions (no whistling!)
For those who truly cannot do tech crew work but know how to fight, they might end up on guard duty. You see, remember those gates that were opening up earlier in the month? Unfortunately, they are still appearing-- and they love to manifest in any spots with intense emotions. So if you're having a particular stressful day at rehearsal, it may be made more stressful but the sudden appearance of a gate full of monsters trying to drag you in to eat you.
You think this would make the Fae cancel the show, or at least move the venue. It does not. If you can't power through occasional demon attacks to deliver a stunning performance, that's your problem.
What Happened to My Part?It turns out the magic of musical theatre is not limited to the stage the fae have put up. Once you're free for the day, you'll find yourself compelled to sing and dance out your emotions. Music seems to come out nowhere to accompany your singing- you can look for the hidden musicians, but there doesn't seem to be any- one moment there was no music, the next there is. If you feel a strong emotion, you can feel it building bigger and bigger in your chest until you erupt into song and dance. Once you've done your little musical number, you will find you feel a little better for it, like a weight has been lifted off your chest.
The problem with this musical affliction is that it's contagious. Even if you've not been brought into the fae's little musical revue, if you happen to be in the same area as someone else who's singing out their emotions, you'll find yourself dragged into it too. Perhaps you'll find yourself a backup singer or dancer to their deeply personal number. Perhaps someone you care about is singing a song and you feel compelled to turn it into a heartfelt duet. However it happens, you will be pulled into the same nonsense as that person, and when the song ends? Well, you may find the same problems afflicting you down the line. The best way to avoid the musical curse is to try your damnedest to avoid anyone afflicted with it, otherwise you'll be doing a two-step while singing a soaring number about how good your lunch tastes before you know it.
Curtain CallFinally, after two or so weeks of rehearsal, it is time. Each show will be performed twice during the last few days of the month, giving everyone a chance be on stage and show everyone what they've managed to put together. And hopefully people will come and watch, because otherwise the Directors will be sad, and no one wants the Directors to be sad. The actors and crew might get the impression that something bad will happen if no one comes to the shows. Maybe hand out a few fliers to your friends and family when you go back home to sleep?
No matter if you hand out fliers or not, each performance will be almost sold out. It seems a lot of the faeries are interested in seeing their stage shows performed by non-faeries, and of course people from the city who were conscripted into performing are welcome to come and see. The shows are certainly interesting, if you've never seen faerie theater, and there might be something exhilarating about performing on stage if you've never done it before. Maybe you'll want to take up acting as a hobby or profession after this?
Or maybe you'll never want to see a spotlight again in your life. Either way, all the performances are done by the end of the month, with the stages cleared away and the park returning to mostly normal.
With the shows finally complete, you will be released from the fae's grip. No longer do you have to spend your days working under them, and can now instead return back to your daily life. The singing curses will... decrease in frequency, as the month goes on-- but until the end of the month, you still may feel compelled to burst into song... once and awhile.
The dominant element this month is Wind! Anyone with an affinity to the wind element will find themselves boosted throughout the month. This could mean a boost to their power, having more energy, feeling more inspired with creativity, having better luck on different attempts -- the boost can manifest in all sorts of different ways. By contrast, anyone with an affinity for Earth will be experiencing the opposite. Perhaps their powers will be weaker, they have less energy, they're having a creative block or general worse luck - again it can manifest in all sorts of way and players are free to play with this mechanic as they'd like.
The original OOC plotting post for this event can be found here.
belle | zenless zone zero
[Shopping Street seems very...energetic, today. A little too energetic, in fact, because the flash mob that's just formed on the street, with perfectly coordinated movements as they sing and dance about getting the mustard out, is a little far out of the usual sights you'd see there.
Then the door to Random Play creaks open, and Belle peeks out, squinting. She winces, then gestures for whoever's awkwardly standing around on the street to come inside.]
Come on in. They've been like that all day, it's a little weird.
[two: kaisou's got boo!]
[Halfway through the first rehearsal day, Belle shows up with her hands on her hips, having apparently booked it all the way here for...uh, some reason. That reason quickly hops out of hiding: a little Bangboo that immediately hides behind her leg as Belle glares up at the fae.]
Eous and I are a package deal. You can't take it without me coming along. All right?
[Since she's basically appointed herself as Eous's manager, Belle sticks around backstage after that, mostly looking after the little Bangboo and teaching it some of the dance numbers. Off to the side, you can find her demonstrating:]
—here, just do what I do. H-O-T, [and with every letter she slowly demonstrates, Eous copies her as best as it can,] T-O-G-O. Yeah, you're getting it! Okay, let's try it a little faster this time. One, two, go!
[three: the price]
[Eous, coming out of its shell, is off rehearsing for its role with someone else. Belle, behind the scenes, leans against a crate somewhere, before she presses her fingers to her temples and shakes her head slightly.]
...no, they're not—yours. At least I don't think they are, so calm down. [A blink, then she looks up.] Hm? What was that? Sorry, I was—a little too in my own head there.
three
You doing okay?
[And then, after a moment--]
Sis?
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Ah, no, don't worry about me, little bro! I like to think out loud sometimes, that's all.
[She's not about to drop "oh I'm possessed by an engkanto" on Luke when the guy's still adjusting to—everything else. Anyway, she'll try and steer the subject away from herself:] Your parents aren't too worried about you being here? I can cover for you if you need it.
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[But it does make him a bit happy.]
Nah, they're plenty worried. But I told them that I'd be busy with school for a few weeks, so I should be good for a bit.
[He shakes his head.]
I kinda---need some space from them for a bit. They didn't do any of this, obviously, but I wanna take some time for myself before I see 'em again, y'know?
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[The engkanto in the back of her head grumbles something unhappy about the Sidhe that Belle just decides not to think about too hard. Instead:]
Yeah, that's a good call. You've had a really weird couple of weeks, wanting some space is understandable. [A sigh. Then she blinks.] Oh—do you wanna be added to the group chat? I've been hyping up The Expendables and I could really use the help.
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[hell hath no fury like a high school theater director scorned]
That sounds awesome! The Expendables is pretty dope. Is the mean one going to be there?
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[It was a good excuse for her to go see a movie more than once.]
Asch? I don't know for sure, but I'll talk him into coming. At the very least seeing his reactions to some of it should be fun.
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[A fellow movie buff!]
[Movies aren't Luke's single favorite thing, but he's seen so many of them. And all of his favorites are ones his parents hate.]
[The life of a teenager.]
He might be on board. He was actually kinda nice when he texted me the other day.
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[God, they're such nerds. But Belle's tone is light, a little nostalgic. It's been a long, long time since she thought about her teenage years—now Luke makes her look back on it with a smile.
And also the quiet gratitude that she wasn't quite as bad as he was.]
He is nice. Prickly like a cactus on the outside, but really deep inside—he's a good kid. So're you. [Just also spoiled as all hell, but that's okay, that means he has normal person problems.]
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[This time it slips in, genuine.]
[Luke has always wanted siblings, but he didn’t think about what it would be like if he got them. Now Belle is here and being genuine and Asch is here being supportive and Zelos—-]
[Well he doesn’t know what Zelos’ deal is yet, but that’s fine.]
[He’s just a little red.]
Fine, then we should have a movie-off! We show each other our favorite movies, and best taste wins. Don’t expect me to go easy on you.
two
Will that stop him from being melodramatic about it? no.]
Whoa whoa whoa, you came here for EOUS but not me?!
Siiiissssssssss! Where's the love?!
[This is not the first time she's had to hear this whine.]
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As for Zelos, she gives him a cheery smile and says:]
Yep, because Bangboo repairs can get expensive and I don't trust the fairies to not knock poor Eous around. You're much sturdier. [More seriously now, she adds:] Joking aside, I actually didn't know you'd gotten abducted too.
1/2
[He'll dramatically slump to the ground next to Eous]
Eoooous why are you the favorite?!
2/2
Yeah, they grabbed me while I was out doing errands, what a pain. Car's still at the grocery store parking lot- hope we get out of here before it gets towed.
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Because it lets me talk it into funny costumes for promotion.
[She does wince at that, because she'd really rather avoid the car getting towed, and just crosses her arms with a sigh.]
I hope so. I did hear the fairies say that they'd let us get out of here in time for dinner, but by then it'll be too late to go get the car. [A sigh.] This explains the flash mob from earlier, at least, I was wondering about that.
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... Did Eous say he has stage experience? And hey! I'd wear costumes too- you're just mad I vetoed the turkey costume last thanksgiving!
[It was ugly okay!!!]
Ugh. Think it's too early in the relationship to ask if Asch can go get the car? He probably can drive, right?
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[Ehn-ne nha! (She was very nice and I learned a lot!)]
Although a beauty contest is a pretty different thing from acting. And anyway! The turkey costume was on-theme! The sexy pilgrim costumes looked more like maid outfits with a worse hat.
[She scratches at her chin, thinking.]
I could call him and ask. At the very least he can intimidate the tow truck guys into leaving it alone.
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Hold on, two things:
One, bangboos have beauty contests?
And two.... Who's this Astra Yao you're fawning over? Just from the way you're acting, I can tell she's hot. [SPILL THE TEA BELLE]
And you might as well call and ask. Paying him some money as thanks gotta be less of a hassle than paying a towing company.
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[Reincarnation and tragedy have not, in fact, dented Belle's massive crush on Astra. She sighs again, dreamily.]
One time we met up in a Hollow and she kissed the top of my head. Uh, Eous's head, but anyway. [Nhu-nha ehn. (Belle and Wise fought over getting to help her, it was very dizzying.)] She wanted Eous to be the sidekick for the New Year event, but she couldn't just make him the sidekick, so we entered the beauty contest and won. Anyway, that's how Eous has stage experience.
[She thinks for a moment, then shrugs.]
Yeah, gimme a second, I'll give him a call.