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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.]
evening
Hey, I see you made a friend. They keeping you company all right?
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[normally there's someone awake keeping an evening watch, sure, but she doesn't like disturbing others too often]
I'd ask if you have been able to sleep well, but I suspect the answer would be about the same as mine.
[given... the fucking cougar that has taken to screaming tonight every few minutes or so]
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[So there's...that...]
You think they can hear us? Your friend there.
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I'd like to think so! Even if they can't respond, it would be nice if they can at least listen to what I have to say.
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[...]
...I'm assuming the flowers on it grew like that and you didn't put some kind of flower crown on it.
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[...]
Although, it would be fun if I did. It's been a long while since I last got to make one...
[emma no]
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[Just...deck this person out like the May Queen at the end of Midsommar, it'll probably be fine?]
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Oh, that's a wonderful idea! I'm sure that we can find plenty of flowers here to make it happen!
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We probably shouldn't be out on our own too late tonight, but we can get some tomorrow when it's less dark out. See what sort of things we can make out of them. Sound good?
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[what a great bonding experience they will have and nothing is going to happen to change that tomorrow, I'm sure]
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[And also to do something vaguely productive. And not horrific! Tomorrow will be fine.]
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[tomorrow will be great, I say, despite tagging this thread now after "tomorrow" has already happened]
Do you suppose we'll make any new discoveries when we go looking for flowers for our friend here? I'm very curious to see if any new plants may come across our path that we can use...
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[...Yep.]
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[... Sure, that's a way to describe Kimbley's skill-set, Emma.]
I'm afraid that I don't know much about that sort of thing, but... I have a feeling that it is valuable information to have. Not that I would like to think blowing stuff up will become necessary on our journey here, but it's better to be safe than sorry!