Despicable.
Despicable.
I can't believe it... Who the fuck would do something like that?! You, go get me that coffee, right now! And you-- stop trying to enter, you're not allowed to! Get lost! I hope it's the same person, because if there's two sickos like that around... uggh.
[Almost overnight, something seems to have taken over Pleasure Square. Tents and rides everywhere. What exactly is going on? From the center tent, an elegantly dressed man hops up onto a platform, megaphone in hand.]
Ladies and gentlemen, step right up to the greatest show in the universe! The circus has come all the way from Dong Guo for a very special performance right in Seresia! Inside the center tent located directly behind me we have a spectacular show going on ever hour on the hour! I'd hate to give away everything that goes on inside, but if you like knife throwing, dangerous creatures, fire breathers and beautiful ladies, this is a show you can't afford to miss! Until then, maybe I could interest you in a game of ring toss? How about a round at the shooting gallery if you think you've got what it takes to hit all of the targets? A plethora of wonderful prizes awaits you if you can conquer them! There's no sense in bringing your girlfriend here if you aren't going to win her something wonderful! And you slaves there! How about something nice for your master? Want to prove your worth? Just come over and take a swing of the mighty hammer to test your strength! Let's find the strongest slave of them all!
[The man looks around, a devious look in his eye.]
I have a challenge for all of those who think that they can withstand the worst horror in the world. To your right, you will notice a house that appears normal on the outside, but the inside-- Let me tell you, ladies and gentlemen, a murderer wanders through the halls of our Terror Mansion! Countless witnesses have heard the moans from the resident ghosts. Dare you go through-- for a small fee-- the haunted house? Please be warned that those with heart conditions and women who might be pregnant should stay clear away!
And let us not forget about the children! Dear boys and girls, do you enjoy things that go high? Things that go fast? Things that go round and round and upside-down? Then grab your parents or go ask one of our helpful clown helpers to take you to the wondrous rides we have in store for you! Ferris wheels, tea cups, merry-go-rounds, roller coasters, just to name a few! Don't forget to stop by our food station for all of your hunger needs, but be sure not to visit before you go riding!
For our tiniest of children who still can't ride our fearsome rides, why not come to our resident petting zoo and get acquainted with the many animals we have living with us. Feed them, pet them, get your pictures taken with them!
We're only here for a limited time, ladies and gentlemen, so please--
[There's a loud bang and a team of doves appear seemingly out of no where, flying off from behind the man into the sky.]
Enjoy the show!
((ooc: Post with your character coming in and exploring the wonders of the circus! There's lots to do here, so threadhop and have a great time!))
Heck yeah! I'm gonna build the biggest snow fort and wage war!
((ooc: Snow day in Anomie! This post is open for all just like April 1st! Build snow forts, snowmen, throw snowballs at unexpecting victims, or complain about how cold the weather is. Oh, and if your character is in the army, they have most likely been recruited for snow shoveling duty.))
[[ooc: don't be fooled by Ares posting, this isn't to tag him-- unless you want to. Open to everyone, threadhop, etc. It's Anomie's equivalent of April 1st, so, have your characters make stupid tasteless jokes to one another]]
Obviously, someone should drag him out before become a zombie. Or at least get him to talk to someone.]
Where the fuck can you buy cigarettes here?! I'm so tired already of wandering around! This place sucks already, fuck it.
[There is one Aidan Collins in front of the grocery store, pondering what to buy. Despite how at ease he seems to be, he got out of jail just because he was sold as a slave; and promptly bought by Cain and Rufus.]
My heart goes out to those who can't be with their loved ones on this day. Though I'm sure the rebels have some sort of heart enough to treat them with more consideration today. . .
((ooc: It's Love Celebration day post! So, be wherever you want to be! Exchange gifts and candy and all that jazz! Threadhop, etc, etc since this is exactly like the Schmuelday post. As for the hostages, well, you don't get any fancy treatment except some chocolate Moira made and kindly handed out to you. At least it tastes good :( ))
Grand Opening!
You break it, we fix it!
[it is currently sparkling. and there is a young girl perched on a ladder next to it, chattering with a rather metallic-looking red bird.]
Aww, Cardy! C'mon down. Nobody's gonna hurt you! I mean, you don't even have any maintenance scheduled for today.
(( lolol posting this at a weird hour. oh well, I really wanted to get her started. :( I will happily pick up late threads whenever! ))
Greetings, citizens of Seresia. I am very sure you all remember me and Moira, therefore, I'll skip the introductions.
Yesterday we received an interesting offer from Seresia's military overseer, and although we are happy to see our recent work of art was proof enough of our seriousness, I must admit I am not very pleased with it. We will need time to consider it carefully, and since this delay will be caused by us, for now we will stop killing our hostages.
As the current leader of Trel's forces, I also have a message for those of my kind who left our home in search of more fortune. As you well know, you are considered traitors. I am very sure that a lot of you regret their choice, after experiencing how cruel and cold Seresians really are, and although our community does not accept cowards who run away from battle, I, and Trel with me, are ready to forgive you and welcome you back. That is, if you accept to fight against Seresia alongside with us, should they refuse to give in to our demands or keep thinking that sending us some sort of stupid diversion is going to work.
Thank you very much for listening, and I hope you'll have a nice day.
((ooc: I am sickish so my will to RP is down to -9000, I'll tag the hostages, if they tag, and Trelians rebel etc with Ishtar as soon as I feel better, or tag with my actual character, idk, anyway, TL;DR you guys tag and threadhop, I'll join in eventually))
It was an old Schmuel legend-- the ten plagues. Of course Zephyr knew it well, but he was hardly concerned with bothering to figure out if there was a symbolic reason behind it just yet. In fact, he was still in shock. Given his position, one might think he should be accustomed to such atrocities, but he's never really seen them in person like this before. He fights his wars with words, far away from the stench of those who have perished for the sake of their country.
Ten lives. Ten Seresian lives. By now, Zephyr-- and others involved in the decision-making-- had truly begun to believe it was a bluff. Thirty lives for thirty days, and yet there hadn't been a single one killed. He never expected they'd arrive in batches...
He needed to think. He needed to remain calm and level-headed, but it was impossible. Quickly, the scene became a frenzy. There were cameras, reporters, civilians-- Everyone was trying to see firsthand what was happening to their country. Everyone was demanding an explanation and reassurance that another tragedy like this one would absolutely not occur.
... He wasn't ready for it.]
((ooc: Okay, feel free to reply with your characters' responses to the incident! Threadhopping is allowed and encouraged-- This place is insanely hectic right now, so it's plausible for people of all types to end up interacting!))
How in the world did all of this happen in a short period of time?
Care to tell her that she's doin it wrong?]
...Dammit.
That idiot better have been a good slave for once.
We have heard the demands issued to us from the rebel organization, and we wish to assure all of our citizens that the utmost urgency and caution is being taken to ensure the safety of our fellow countrymen. At this time, we are unable to disclose any information concerning the situation. However, we are accepting insight from the public should anyone have any leads as to the possible whereabouts of the captives, and we are addressing further details for those whose family members are directly involved.
If you wish to request a personal audience with myself, please speak to Miss Hendric to the left, and she will take down your name and information.
[He gestures to the girl off to the side.]
The lives of our citizens are our top priority, and I guarantee that we will bring each one home safely.
[He steps down from the podium.]
((Intro post for Zephyr and Summers! Generally, Summers will take down names before Zephyr will talk to them, but characters are free to be an asshat and march right up to him if they please o/))
What a night...But it looks like the fires are taken care of, at least. Hey, is it alright for us to go home, or should we stay here?
((If you want to encounter Jacob somewhere else besides the shelter, that's fine too. He'll probably wander out to go look for food at some point, so you can come across him then.))