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JANUARY EVENT - PART ONE
EVENT
PREMISE • RULES • FAQ • TAKEN • RESERVES • APPLICATIONS
REGAINS • HIATUS/DROPS • PLOT SUBMISSIONS • CALENDAR • MOD CONTACT • NAV
REGAINS • HIATUS/DROPS • PLOT SUBMISSIONS • CALENDAR • MOD CONTACT • NAV
Re:Format
I.
It starts in the morning. It starts on the morning of January 5th the moment you step outside and notice that something's not quite right here. It's warm enough to venture into the city without a jacket, and over the course of the day the temperature seems to rise to an almost intense degree. All around you the snow begins to melt, rivers of ice water flowing down the sidewalk and into the streets soaking through your shoes and leaving your socks pretty damp. Gross.
That's not all that seems to be dissolving though. For anyone who ventures over to Tisse near Wiffle-Waffle, you'll find that Santa's Workshop is being dismantled. You may recognize the faces of the construction workers as those of the elves you encountered last month, though they are now full-sized people and don't seem to wish to engage. Walls are torn down, set-pieces are moved away, James' dunktank is emptied and Wiffle-Waffle resumes to its original state. Linger too much, however, and you'll be put to work helping haul away materials and load it into the giant moving truck labeled Sleigh-ers.
Likewise, over in Tribunal Square the members of Re:Va and other volunteer associations are working over the weekend to take down and de-decorate the large Christmas tree to haul away and store the ornaments until next year. You may wish to grab anything that's yours, including the baubles from last month. These volunteers could really use some extra hands, so pitch in and get to work! It's faster and easier with everyone tackling the same goal, after all. As the tree begins to droop under the heat and a shower of pine needles falls over you, the baubles containing your past home worlds will become frozen in place with a scene from the location you visited. Touching these baubles will give you a clear vision of the location and though you may not return yet, a pleasant, warm feeling will settle whenever these memories occur.
But that doesn't seem to solve what, precisely, is causing the insane heatwave taking over the city. The sun sets at its normal winter hours (around 5pm) and yet the temperature remains the same. It's to the point citizens can roam in tank tops and shorts if they wished to, and as the evening drags on the scent of something sweet albeit smoky fills the air. Huh. That's weird...but at 9pm on the fifth, a whoosh of air overtakes the city as bright red and orange colors appear in the distance. Looking around, these colors form a circle around the city and seem to be far off in the distance. If you're feeling rather adventurous, however, it's easy to track down the source of light. Approaching the edges of the city just beyond the districts citizens will come face to face with an earth-to-sky-high wall of flames, gently licking the sides of the buildings, encasing the air before you and slowly closing in.
What will you do?
It starts in the morning. It starts on the morning of January 5th the moment you step outside and notice that something's not quite right here. It's warm enough to venture into the city without a jacket, and over the course of the day the temperature seems to rise to an almost intense degree. All around you the snow begins to melt, rivers of ice water flowing down the sidewalk and into the streets soaking through your shoes and leaving your socks pretty damp. Gross.
That's not all that seems to be dissolving though. For anyone who ventures over to Tisse near Wiffle-Waffle, you'll find that Santa's Workshop is being dismantled. You may recognize the faces of the construction workers as those of the elves you encountered last month, though they are now full-sized people and don't seem to wish to engage. Walls are torn down, set-pieces are moved away, James' dunktank is emptied and Wiffle-Waffle resumes to its original state. Linger too much, however, and you'll be put to work helping haul away materials and load it into the giant moving truck labeled Sleigh-ers.
Likewise, over in Tribunal Square the members of Re:Va and other volunteer associations are working over the weekend to take down and de-decorate the large Christmas tree to haul away and store the ornaments until next year. You may wish to grab anything that's yours, including the baubles from last month. These volunteers could really use some extra hands, so pitch in and get to work! It's faster and easier with everyone tackling the same goal, after all. As the tree begins to droop under the heat and a shower of pine needles falls over you, the baubles containing your past home worlds will become frozen in place with a scene from the location you visited. Touching these baubles will give you a clear vision of the location and though you may not return yet, a pleasant, warm feeling will settle whenever these memories occur.
But that doesn't seem to solve what, precisely, is causing the insane heatwave taking over the city. The sun sets at its normal winter hours (around 5pm) and yet the temperature remains the same. It's to the point citizens can roam in tank tops and shorts if they wished to, and as the evening drags on the scent of something sweet albeit smoky fills the air. Huh. That's weird...but at 9pm on the fifth, a whoosh of air overtakes the city as bright red and orange colors appear in the distance. Looking around, these colors form a circle around the city and seem to be far off in the distance. If you're feeling rather adventurous, however, it's easy to track down the source of light. Approaching the edges of the city just beyond the districts citizens will come face to face with an earth-to-sky-high wall of flames, gently licking the sides of the buildings, encasing the air before you and slowly closing in.
What will you do?
II.
Well. That's unfortunate. The ring of fire appears endless and spins around you, engulfing the city at a glacial pace. Strangely, however, it seems as though the flames are passing straight over buildings, flora and fauna without actively burning them. The firewall leaves little damage in its path and it's near impossible to notice that the wall begins to inch forward at its crawling pace.
Your first instinct may very well be to call the fire department. It's hard for them not to notice this, isn't it? The fire department's on the case and will rush to the scene of the crime, but...it's everywhere. How can they fight a fire that's everywhere? The flames aren't destroying the city, and firefighters find themselves puzzled as to how the fire can be active without putting anyone at risk. Smoke inhalation is only a risk for those directly up against the fire, and while they'll encourage citizens to step back the flames are too massive for them to combat on their own.
Good thing a mass text is sent to your phone on the morning of the sixth.
Funny, when they called it a firewall I didn't think they meant literally. It's okay! You should be safe as long as you don't stick too close too long. Beyond the wall is the next security measure that needs to be opened; do your best! We're counting on you! - Jo.
An electrical jolt shocks your hand once the message is read and your whole body grows warm. The heat is a little more bearable now, and as you get closer to the flames you'll come to realize you're just a little more heat-resistant than usual. How convenient.
A voice inside your head seems to speak up, whispering suggestions of how to put out the flames and guiding you to new locations in the city. Following these directions can lead you to the location of the nearest fire extinguisher, a tower of baking soda boxes, the longest hose available in any particular distance or even a stack of blankets. Work together to guide each other and combat the flames, dear citizens. It seems there's something beyond that's worth investigating.
Well. That's unfortunate. The ring of fire appears endless and spins around you, engulfing the city at a glacial pace. Strangely, however, it seems as though the flames are passing straight over buildings, flora and fauna without actively burning them. The firewall leaves little damage in its path and it's near impossible to notice that the wall begins to inch forward at its crawling pace.
Your first instinct may very well be to call the fire department. It's hard for them not to notice this, isn't it? The fire department's on the case and will rush to the scene of the crime, but...it's everywhere. How can they fight a fire that's everywhere? The flames aren't destroying the city, and firefighters find themselves puzzled as to how the fire can be active without putting anyone at risk. Smoke inhalation is only a risk for those directly up against the fire, and while they'll encourage citizens to step back the flames are too massive for them to combat on their own.
Good thing a mass text is sent to your phone on the morning of the sixth.
Funny, when they called it a firewall I didn't think they meant literally. It's okay! You should be safe as long as you don't stick too close too long. Beyond the wall is the next security measure that needs to be opened; do your best! We're counting on you! - Jo.
An electrical jolt shocks your hand once the message is read and your whole body grows warm. The heat is a little more bearable now, and as you get closer to the flames you'll come to realize you're just a little more heat-resistant than usual. How convenient.
A voice inside your head seems to speak up, whispering suggestions of how to put out the flames and guiding you to new locations in the city. Following these directions can lead you to the location of the nearest fire extinguisher, a tower of baking soda boxes, the longest hose available in any particular distance or even a stack of blankets. Work together to guide each other and combat the flames, dear citizens. It seems there's something beyond that's worth investigating.
III.
Despite having the appropriate tools, clearing the flames doesn't appear to be an easy task, now does it? The fire seems to respond best to magic, but the flames can be doused with water, smothered with blankets or even just finding a way to separate the flames will cause the fire to extinguish. Utilizing any methods you have will help though and the further you cut into the firewall, the further back you'll venture in. Creating a tunnel for yourself, the wall expands as it stretches further and further and an inferno expands to give you space to explore. Though the journey is rough and the smoke begins to make your eyes water, inside each man-made tunnel will be a large silver door.
The extra boost in heat-resistance will help you here as the doors would normally be too hot to touch. You can place your hands safely upon them and even take the time to review the carvings engraved on each panel of the door. The scenery reflects locations you may recognize as the locations of the founders' estates you received access to in November and this close you can hear the sound of the wind howling and voices behind the door. Was this what Joanne meant about security measures? There's only one way to find out.
Granted, you may find that your door doesn't open. No matter how hard you push or shove or even try to punch it down, the door will remain locked and a small keyhole glows just enough to grab your attention. Without a key these doors will not budge, but another path of flames opens up for you to follow. Several doors that you come across will provide the same results, though you will find yourself rerouted until you hit a door that's already been opened. Will these doors contain what it is you seek?
The unsealed doors will remain open until two or more people step through the threshold at which time they'll swing closed and glow a golden color instead, indicative of being occupied. The world beyond each door appears different than the last in spite of how many doors you seem to find. Beautiful landscapes, desolate wastelands, and looming planets lurk in these spaces. The path is much less clear now as the space before you stretches for miles past your line of vision. The door behind you closes again, sealing you into this space and immersing you in this pocket dimension for the time being. While each space is different, you'll find that no matter which door you slip through the space around you shimmers and warps, reaching directly to your presence. Sinkholes appear beneath your feet. Clouds of dust loom over you. The pull of gravity gives out and in some cases these pockets send you somewhere with its own set of rules. You may find yourself wandering for some time, unsure of a clear path, but don't fret. It's only a matter of time before the sound of barking fills the air, and you come across one of ten creatures, all wearing collars.
Don't linger for too long though. They're impatient little things, and they will immediately grab whoever's nearby to begin dragging them along. Good luck getting them to release your pants from their jaws.
Despite having the appropriate tools, clearing the flames doesn't appear to be an easy task, now does it? The fire seems to respond best to magic, but the flames can be doused with water, smothered with blankets or even just finding a way to separate the flames will cause the fire to extinguish. Utilizing any methods you have will help though and the further you cut into the firewall, the further back you'll venture in. Creating a tunnel for yourself, the wall expands as it stretches further and further and an inferno expands to give you space to explore. Though the journey is rough and the smoke begins to make your eyes water, inside each man-made tunnel will be a large silver door.
The extra boost in heat-resistance will help you here as the doors would normally be too hot to touch. You can place your hands safely upon them and even take the time to review the carvings engraved on each panel of the door. The scenery reflects locations you may recognize as the locations of the founders' estates you received access to in November and this close you can hear the sound of the wind howling and voices behind the door. Was this what Joanne meant about security measures? There's only one way to find out.
Granted, you may find that your door doesn't open. No matter how hard you push or shove or even try to punch it down, the door will remain locked and a small keyhole glows just enough to grab your attention. Without a key these doors will not budge, but another path of flames opens up for you to follow. Several doors that you come across will provide the same results, though you will find yourself rerouted until you hit a door that's already been opened. Will these doors contain what it is you seek?
The unsealed doors will remain open until two or more people step through the threshold at which time they'll swing closed and glow a golden color instead, indicative of being occupied. The world beyond each door appears different than the last in spite of how many doors you seem to find. Beautiful landscapes, desolate wastelands, and looming planets lurk in these spaces. The path is much less clear now as the space before you stretches for miles past your line of vision. The door behind you closes again, sealing you into this space and immersing you in this pocket dimension for the time being. While each space is different, you'll find that no matter which door you slip through the space around you shimmers and warps, reaching directly to your presence. Sinkholes appear beneath your feet. Clouds of dust loom over you. The pull of gravity gives out and in some cases these pockets send you somewhere with its own set of rules. You may find yourself wandering for some time, unsure of a clear path, but don't fret. It's only a matter of time before the sound of barking fills the air, and you come across one of ten creatures, all wearing collars.
Don't linger for too long though. They're impatient little things, and they will immediately grab whoever's nearby to begin dragging them along. Good luck getting them to release your pants from their jaws.
IV.
The dogs (and cheetah) are very excited to see you and will immediately begin leading you onward on a mission. These creatures aren't what they seem at first sight, and as you delve deeper into the closed off areas, they will use their specific skillsets to help you.
The cheetah is quick and she will be a good battle ally, charging in to destroy all foes. The chihuahua sports a tiny bowler hat but when pet in the right fashion, he will grow to be about 50 times its size. The german shepherd's eyes will glow like headlights and he can light up even the most darkened caverns. While the husky is only good for puzzle-solving, she's a clever girl and may help locate hidden items or crack codes. The bloodhound will pinpoint items buried in the dirt and he'll dig as far as the eye can see. The great dane is protective and if she senses danger she will bark and bark until she spits out fireballs. If told to speak, the dalmatian will open his mouth and spit out a hydrojet of water. The golden retriever will be able to knock out walls and he can deliver physical blows, the pomeranian (with a tophat) is small enough he can slip through small crevices and cracks, and the shiba inu has the ability to teleport ten feet ahead and search for hidden objects, and he has the ability to sense out wrong paths.
These creatures are used to search and rescue missions by now and will help all Retrospec users navigate the areas around them searching for hidden keys. These keys will be used to unlock the doors you've previously encountered, but for every door that becomes unlocked more keys appear inside.
Even with the animals helping out with these missions, combating monsters and helping you find the right paths, the keys themselves will not be easy to obtain. Sprouting silver wings or little feet, the keys will send users on a wild goosechase through the area. It will take some clever thinking (or brute force) to catch the keys and take them back, but upon holding them in your hands a thin, silver-esque substance will begin to spread over any expanse of exposed skin. The longer you take to get back and find the exit to unlock another door, the harder it will become to move the parts of your body coated in metal. For the truly unlucky, this may even mean becoming a living statue, stuck in these portals until someone can figure out a way to either pick you up and bring you back or break the key curse itself.
How does one break the curse though? Your four-legged friends seem to have the answer as they will disappear and return with a note tied to their collars, elegant handwriting bearing instructions.
The key to unlocking is unlocking the key.
Very specific, isn't it. If users appear stumped, the creatures will begin to bark (or meow, in the cheetah's case), waiting for users to understand the clue. It seems that something in particular must be said to the silver-bearing user to shed their second skin, and with some trial and error users will discover any use of the word "understand" does the trick. "I understand where you're coming from." "I don't understand you." "I wish you understood more." A conversation of enlightenment provides an answer, but it will only work with the right questions.
Good luck, Retrospecters. There are lots of tunnels to explore and doors to find, keys to obtain and paths to unlock. The task may seem endless, but as more doors are opened the flames around the city will begin to lessen.
The dogs (and cheetah) are very excited to see you and will immediately begin leading you onward on a mission. These creatures aren't what they seem at first sight, and as you delve deeper into the closed off areas, they will use their specific skillsets to help you.
The cheetah is quick and she will be a good battle ally, charging in to destroy all foes. The chihuahua sports a tiny bowler hat but when pet in the right fashion, he will grow to be about 50 times its size. The german shepherd's eyes will glow like headlights and he can light up even the most darkened caverns. While the husky is only good for puzzle-solving, she's a clever girl and may help locate hidden items or crack codes. The bloodhound will pinpoint items buried in the dirt and he'll dig as far as the eye can see. The great dane is protective and if she senses danger she will bark and bark until she spits out fireballs. If told to speak, the dalmatian will open his mouth and spit out a hydrojet of water. The golden retriever will be able to knock out walls and he can deliver physical blows, the pomeranian (with a tophat) is small enough he can slip through small crevices and cracks, and the shiba inu has the ability to teleport ten feet ahead and search for hidden objects, and he has the ability to sense out wrong paths.
These creatures are used to search and rescue missions by now and will help all Retrospec users navigate the areas around them searching for hidden keys. These keys will be used to unlock the doors you've previously encountered, but for every door that becomes unlocked more keys appear inside.
Even with the animals helping out with these missions, combating monsters and helping you find the right paths, the keys themselves will not be easy to obtain. Sprouting silver wings or little feet, the keys will send users on a wild goosechase through the area. It will take some clever thinking (or brute force) to catch the keys and take them back, but upon holding them in your hands a thin, silver-esque substance will begin to spread over any expanse of exposed skin. The longer you take to get back and find the exit to unlock another door, the harder it will become to move the parts of your body coated in metal. For the truly unlucky, this may even mean becoming a living statue, stuck in these portals until someone can figure out a way to either pick you up and bring you back or break the key curse itself.
How does one break the curse though? Your four-legged friends seem to have the answer as they will disappear and return with a note tied to their collars, elegant handwriting bearing instructions.
The key to unlocking is unlocking the key.
Very specific, isn't it. If users appear stumped, the creatures will begin to bark (or meow, in the cheetah's case), waiting for users to understand the clue. It seems that something in particular must be said to the silver-bearing user to shed their second skin, and with some trial and error users will discover any use of the word "understand" does the trick. "I understand where you're coming from." "I don't understand you." "I wish you understood more." A conversation of enlightenment provides an answer, but it will only work with the right questions.
Good luck, Retrospecters. There are lots of tunnels to explore and doors to find, keys to obtain and paths to unlock. The task may seem endless, but as more doors are opened the flames around the city will begin to lessen.
BONUS.
Back in the city the fires continue to circulate and as doors are opened wider holes appear in the firewall. Citizens still cannot leave, but upon noticing that the flames won't destroy their homes residents continue to carry on and let the fire department handle it as best as they can. The temperatures continue to be sweltering over the course of the month and you're still expected to carry on with your every day life. Go to school and work during the day, fight the fires and explore the security walls at night. It's a full-time job, but one that can work with your schedule.
This carries on for days, but on January 13th, a new text arrives to your phone from delta#02018329.
Man...it's about time the wall broke down. Do me a favor and fill each other in on what's going on? I still can't receive messages, but I can read them.
Without warning, you'll find yourself put in contact with another Retrospec user via text or video call, prompting you to begin a conversation. Well? What has happened since last August? Inquiring minds wish to know.
Back in the city the fires continue to circulate and as doors are opened wider holes appear in the firewall. Citizens still cannot leave, but upon noticing that the flames won't destroy their homes residents continue to carry on and let the fire department handle it as best as they can. The temperatures continue to be sweltering over the course of the month and you're still expected to carry on with your every day life. Go to school and work during the day, fight the fires and explore the security walls at night. It's a full-time job, but one that can work with your schedule.
This carries on for days, but on January 13th, a new text arrives to your phone from delta#02018329.
Man...it's about time the wall broke down. Do me a favor and fill each other in on what's going on? I still can't receive messages, but I can read them.
Without warning, you'll find yourself put in contact with another Retrospec user via text or video call, prompting you to begin a conversation. Well? What has happened since last August? Inquiring minds wish to know.
NOTES.
Welcome torecolle's January event part one!
You can claim two freebies on this log!
-Players may claim one freebie for attempting to put out part of the firewall. This thread must be at least five comments from you.
-Players may claim one freebie by entering one of the doors and exploring the area. This thread must be at least five comments from you.
-As indicated in the above links for prompts 3 and 4, please use these forms if you would like to sign up and receive a small, randomized location or exploration scenario! You are also free to create your own fantastical, challenging locations for characters to explore based on anything you wish to create, alternate versions of memories your character has obtained or alternate versions of canons not represented in-game. You can also sign up for key missions in prompt 4.
Finally, any questions you have regarding this event may be directed to the mod comment here. Be sure to review the mods' question thread on the plotting post for additional information as well!
Welcome to
recolle's January event part one!You can claim two freebies on this log!
-Players may claim one freebie for attempting to put out part of the firewall. This thread must be at least five comments from you.
-Players may claim one freebie by entering one of the doors and exploring the area. This thread must be at least five comments from you.
-As indicated in the above links for prompts 3 and 4, please use these forms if you would like to sign up and receive a small, randomized location or exploration scenario! You are also free to create your own fantastical, challenging locations for characters to explore based on anything you wish to create, alternate versions of memories your character has obtained or alternate versions of canons not represented in-game. You can also sign up for key missions in prompt 4.
Finally, any questions you have regarding this event may be directed to the mod comment here. Be sure to review the mods' question thread on the plotting post for additional information as well!
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fast forward to when these babes kick in and actually work. it’s a long, painful journey, but eventually eren puts out all the paper necessary to create a notebook, a balled up spiral as if his brain actually thought about making that go down easier, and . . . crushed aluminum cans, split in half to make them smaller but hardly getting rid of the sharp edges.
okay— that’s probably everything. now to take a stumbling step back and sit, and breathe, and take a break from drinking any water. he needs a break. from life.
he probably tore up his esophagus but iT’S FINE EVERYTHING IS FINE THIS BLOOD HE’S SALIVATING IS TEMPORARY. ]
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The paper all comes out, Crow honestly surprised all of that fit in his stomach and didn't block something. The spiral? that was even worse, and he takes that in his gloved hands before disposing of it in the trash can he'd brought over from the bathroom entrance.
The aluminum cans were the worst--just because they were cut up did not make them any easier to regurgitate, and more than once Crow found himself having to help get the blasted material out of his throat and hope it didn't cut anything.
All while everything was covered in Eren's spit and bile. Fun.
Once everything's disposed of, Crow slumps against the side of the bathroom stall for just a second, trying to take in what it is he just had to do. The bathroom was a mess, Eren was bleeding and he probably tore a hole somewhere in his esophagus or even worse-stomach.
His job was far from over.]
C'mere.
[He takes that gauze again and starts to clean around Eren's face.]
Grab a piece of that toilet paper for me. A long one.
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if eren were a patient, in which he was, crow would be the one he wanted to see in an ambulance.
his vision swerves, but eren counts numbers in his head in hopes that it would bring him closer to auto-healing as he reaches for the toilet paper. long, as he had asked, tearing it away from the rest of the roll and then
staring, at it.
oh no.
in no more than five minutes of intense staring,
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His own pride would have to come later, but he'd be retroactively glad that for this moment at least, Eren saw the trust he wanted patients to see in him. After the gauze becomes unusable, he tosses it in the bin, reaching over to take the piece of toilet paper to go and clean up the area around them--]
...Eren?
[His hand extends, ready to accept that toilet paper.
...And Eren just ate that like a fuckin' chipmunk with an acorn.]
Hey!! HEY!!
[Crow's hand pins Eren to the side of the bathroom stall, reaching his gloved fingers in there to pull out that paper, already soggy and starting to disintegrate from the saliva.]
EREN!! SPIT IT OUT, C'MON!
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(he’s not though, he’s almost on the floor)
it’s a blob of paper decay by now, that crow will be able to pull out with heavy strings of bloody saliva with some effort. like melted mozzarella. you’re welcome. ]
It’s stronger than me, holy shit!
[ at least there is steam coming from the inside of his mouth!! crow what is your life today ]
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Eren is no small man, and Crow's thankful he's the same height or this would've been infinitely more difficult with the thrashing and kicking he did. He can even feel a knee hit his abdomen in the process, knocking the wind out of him slightly (but it wasn't hard enough to comment on).
With a little more effort, Crow pulls that wet wad out of Eren's mouth, adding it to the pile of things that came out of Eren's mouth that fine afternoon.]
Jesus CHRIST...
[He has never wanted to go home and hug his cat so bad in his life.]
There...it's over now. Nothing more you have to cough up?
[Oh Crow, the afternoon is still young.]
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eren shakes his head, and dips it back to inhale deeply and press his hand to his forehead. god, what the fuck was today. maroon five is not being gentle with their songs either. ]
Anything else isn’t coming back up again. [ but they are possibly just minor things and easy to digest. it was the big ones he was worried about. the mirrors of the bathroom fog up with said steam, but right now eren just wants to sit. ] Maybe . . . Don’t let me touch anything for a—
[ because it’s not like eren was going MMM TOILET PAPER. except when the stall wall cracks backwards from his weight— yo!!!! this isn’t cool!!!! urgently: ]
Get me out of here.
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Crow's hand swats away at that steam.]
I am not helping you with the alternative way it's coming out, for your information.
[But before that can be elaborated on, Crow sees the stall wall break underneath Eren's weight.
Something tells him. That's not good.
He quickly packs everything as fast as he can, pushing himself to his feet and looping an arm around Eren's shoulder.]
WHERE TO?
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conspiracies in crow’s head as we speak: eren is a robot. the steam is all very real, and to the touch to pick him up, eren’s spiked a body temperature that would undo every protein particle in his body (he’s got a “dangerous fever”). ]
Somewhere with an AC.
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But Crow nods, opting to head towards the science labs. With so many things that have to be sterile and clean, they kept them cooler than the other rooms. And while the potential for dangerous things to eat is significantly higher, they just had to be. Very careful.]
Please tell me there's an instruction manual for you or SOMETHING.
DOES ELLIOT KNOW YOU STEAM?
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he can feel his stomach, as his throat, burning less the more steam comes from both his nose and mouth. from staggering, he goes to walking normally, not even needing a crutch or wincing with a hand to his gut. he’s pretty. good as new?? ]
That’s why I won’t die from this—and of course he knows! [ it is just really hot, though. ] It’ll stop in a few minutes if it isn’t bad. [ if it is, well, he might stay like this for a few hours.
he hopes no one is in there. ]
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Don't tell me, you're healing yourself...
[Crow's not stupid, he can put two and two together--]
Helpful, I guess. [He puts that rag on Eren's forehead, sighing in defeat.]
If that's the case, still, take it easy. Don't think I need to tell you twice.
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[ he has no control over starting that or making it go fast or slow, or even stopping. he can always be dumb and extend the process, though.
eren sits though, dragging a chair to where he’s been situated and hangs his head back— his eyes open wide with surprise when he feels the coldness of a damp cloth being plopped onto his forehead (and it literally sizzles). ]
. . . Thanks. [ it’s a big fat thank you, too. ] I don’t . . . Know what’s happening.
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You scared the shit out of me, that's what's happening.
[He'll remove the sizzling rag after it starts drying out and adding water back on. Healing or not, it wasn't healthy to be so warm.]
Heh, you're such a bonehead sometimes. [Big talk coming from him.]
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For what?
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It's always an adventure with you, is all.
I'm not complaining--no wait, I'll complain about what I just went through--but I won't lie that it's something I'll remember.
With vivid details.
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eren jaeger knows how to loosen up after a careful distinction, and while he still doesn’t get how bonehead has to do with giving crow an experience— endearment spreads in the room, and eren smiles. probably in a way he hasn’t quite done with crow yet, reaching over to punch his arm. ]
Bonehead. [ but that makes sense 👌 he sinks into his seat and holds the cloth up to his forehead. ] Think there’s still time for lunch?
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Though Eren's smile is something new to him, and it shows in the way his red eyes kind of light up--childlike, like when a kid was finally invited to play basketball with the neighborhood kids. Or like when someone refers to you as friend for the first time. It's unconscious, involuntary, and would probably escape the minute anything was brought up about it.
But it is there, and his smile is a lot more genuine and playful now.]
Heh, you got me there.
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[His head whips back around at that last part.] You're still hungry? After all THAT?
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Metabolism probably speeds up when I heal. Into a monster. [ that’s probably the easiest way to explain the crazy heat, and eren, now that it’s starting to slow down, starts fanning himself with the damp cloth. ] So I get really hungry after.
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[Crow chuckles darkly, hoisting himself up to his feet again. His appetite may have been spoiled, but that's no reason for Eren to hold out.]
C'mon, we'll stop by the vending machines and see what we can grab.
[He cuts himself short, though, fully aware of the talk that's going to come out of that statement.]
And don't you DARE complain about what I get you--I watched you cough up what I assume was the remnants of a can of soup, so you're going to eat those Oreos and LIKE IT.
[He's so tempted to get the most unhealthy item there out of spite, but he'll be mature. For now.]
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damn you, you could’ve said “goldfish” and he’d nag more than this about his health!! eren stares. and stares some more until he gives in. ]
. . . Mega stuf, with milk.
[ he fucking. loves. oreos. you are a fiend and this is sin. ]
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However, Crow can't help but try and hide that smile. Oreos were better than notebooks after all.]
Mega stuf...Good choice, if a bit tame. But c'mon, let's get some actual food in you--oh, and I'm unwrapping them for you.
[No need to repeat this travesty.]
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[ he says, picking himself up and handing over the cloth to follow him. he was . . . steaming a bit, of he opened his mouth, but nothing he couldn’t try treating normally. no one would ask. ]
You’re not taking me on a wild ride to McDonald’s.
[ that’s over 2000 CALORIES A MEAL ]
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I'm not taking you to Office Max for lunch, either.
[At least he can joke about it now! Sort of! As he grabs Eren by the arm to lead him out of the science wing and towards the cafeteria.]
While we walk you can tell me what the hell is going on with you and...whatever it is I just helped you from.
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eren makes this face but the fact that he doesn’t say anything and just turns red says something. office max. he’ll never hear the end of this will he. if anything, to extract revenge, he pinches the skin of crow’s neck between his fingers. it should hurt and not in like an entire second. ]
The healing has to do with my powers. The eating . . . [ he shrugs. he really doesn’t know either. ] Probably a glitch of what I already have. That’s the only thing that makes enough sense.
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