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theshimmer2020-07-25 11:52 pm
shimmermods) wrote in theshimmer2020-07-25 11:52 pm
WEEK TWO
SECOND WEEK
A new day dawns bright as you leave the town behind you; the map you've found is simple, easy to follow, and perhaps most importantly it's the only lead you have.
And besides, it takes you closer to the source of the Shimmer's influence; that alone may make it worthwhile.
The through the woods leading up the mountain is one that seems to have been taken before, though it's difficult to tell how long ago; the long grass seems to have been tamed in some ways, tamped down and trod upon, and the presence of odd flowers remains constant. They seem to obey no season, growing out among the grass and the trees high overhead.
Though it's worth noting that you don't seem to be alone here; occasionally there's a silence that sweeps over the area, the sort of dead quiet that accompanied your initial approach to the Shimmer. The sort of silence that implies a predator in the area.
Checking will reveal exactly that.
It seems as though something has been stalking you - cougars from the woods have come down toward the group, and while they keep their distance for now, that may not hold true for the rest of the week...
You hear things in the night.
It sounds like humans screaming.
SUNDAY | MONDAY |
TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY
[OOC: Welcome to the second week of The Shimmer! Unlike the deer and the other wildlife you've seen so far, the cougars that are tracking you are hostile - you are free to interact with them in any way you see fit, but they will react as a cougar would and they are entirely willing to try to attack the group. While we will not be NPCing these encounters, you are welcome to do as you like with regards to their presence, including fighting them off.]
And besides, it takes you closer to the source of the Shimmer's influence; that alone may make it worthwhile.
The through the woods leading up the mountain is one that seems to have been taken before, though it's difficult to tell how long ago; the long grass seems to have been tamed in some ways, tamped down and trod upon, and the presence of odd flowers remains constant. They seem to obey no season, growing out among the grass and the trees high overhead.
Though it's worth noting that you don't seem to be alone here; occasionally there's a silence that sweeps over the area, the sort of dead quiet that accompanied your initial approach to the Shimmer. The sort of silence that implies a predator in the area.
Checking will reveal exactly that.
It seems as though something has been stalking you - cougars from the woods have come down toward the group, and while they keep their distance for now, that may not hold true for the rest of the week...
You hear things in the night.
It sounds like humans screaming.
[OOC: Welcome to the second week of The Shimmer! Unlike the deer and the other wildlife you've seen so far, the cougars that are tracking you are hostile - you are free to interact with them in any way you see fit, but they will react as a cougar would and they are entirely willing to try to attack the group. While we will not be NPCing these encounters, you are welcome to do as you like with regards to their presence, including fighting them off.]
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[And not just because of the cougars.
...]
...has anyone given you that impression? That they're struggling with all this, moreso than average.
how did i miss this tag
[Though that may just be because he doesn't worry about anything...]
I do think some of them weren't prepared for just how difficult this would be. You've noticed how quiet most people are now, ja?
["Subdued" is probably a better word to describe it. Not even Yeager's immune to it after seeing what that town had to offer.]
rude tbh!
[Not that they were party central to begin with, but it's clear the experience in the town has left most people...well. 'Subdued' is a good word.]
I was prepared for it to be hard, but I must admit...there have been a few surprises I wasn't quite prepared for. But there's nothing we can do, other than enduring it, and convincing anyone foolish enough to want to turn back just how foolish it is.
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[Expecting something bad, sure, but tree people?? That's a little Much.]
But yes, precisely. You'll be sure to keep an eye out, won't you?
[Because that just seems to be how Page is; she's so hardworking!!]
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I'll do my best. Provided you do the same, of course.
[...Yeager you're weird but you have a big gun, so. You're pretty valid.]
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Well of course! I wouldn't want to let you all down! I can imagine how terrifying your disappointed expression would be...
[he can never resist teasing okay, page is absolutely not immune.]
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I'd be more concerned with my disappointed actions, personally, but I'm sure you won't let me down.
[She'll even smile! It's not a nice smile, but like. at least it's not a scowl? Small mercies?]
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I'll be sure not to! I do look forward to seeing this through to the end.
[Even though it's very likely that we'll lose people along the way.]