[As everyone starts trickling out of the hearts]

How was it? Did you make your mark?

((Feel free to revive as you see fit, everyone! Persona revives to slightly worse condition than you came in; you will come back to life, but you're still kinda sore and maybe you have a sinus infection. Idk. Pick a minor discomfort and roll with it.))

Who: Ushahin, Wolf, and whoever else
Where: an open space between Canis and Monoceros
When: Day 62, morning
What: a Puppy and a slightly-less-cripple are training

[why yes, the tall crippled half-elf and Wolf are in the middle of what seems like a rather fierce little scrap. they are both possibly dirty and a bit sweaty.

but the real point of interest to those paying attention is that Ushahin has a pretty damn good punch with his right hand. his perfectly healed and healthy right hand.

come gawk, heckle, or join!]

Who: Wolf, Canis, anyone else
Where: Behind Canis dorms, someplace with dirt
When: Day 59, morning
What: DIGGING A HOLE

*Wolf is. Digging a hole. There is nothing there to indicate why he might be digging a hole. But he is most definitely digging a hole*

Who: Canis, anyone else
Where: Canis dorms, or nearby
When: Day 57, late afternoon
What: But why is the food gone--oh, yeah, squidrats

"...this is ridiculous. They even got the fish I caught yesterday morning."

[The fog lifts: you can all see each other clearly again. Veiled is still sitting on the throne: the book in her lap is now repaired. The rocks in front of the the left platform have also disappeared.]

Congratulations, blanks. All of you performed adequately: some of you performed quite well. Be comforted in this knowledge.

[ memories+rewards. also, game writeup.]

Who: Anyone.
Where: The Arena.
When: Day 57, early morning.
What: A game.

The familiar sound of a harp can be heard across the entire block, everywhere, although today, its tone is more lyrical then sharp, drawing the Blanks to the Arena. Too, if you're in your dorm, recovering from your injuries, or anywhere where there is no one to help you, a pair whispery children, formed of your own shadow are there to help you out to the Arena.

The Arena is hung with gauzy coverings, and filled with the familiar smell of incense. And as can be expected, Veiled sits on the throne today, a tattered book in her lap instead of her usual harp . At her right and left sides are two platforms. The one on her right is covered with a table, surrounded by black cushions The one on her left bears one blue, one yellow, one red, and one pink cushion at its table.

On the ground in front of her are six clumps of pillows, arranged in each team's and partner's color, around a knee-high table with a brazier on it. There also is a hatboxed-sized box at the side of each brazier, although try as you might, it will not open. Next to that is a plate of cubed cheese, fruit, bread, and meat, and pitchers of cold tea and water, along with utensils, napkins, cups and small plates.

[ooc . mingle. the right platform—team black. the left platform—tavi,charlie, chaz and jace.

game start. lacerta/canis, pyxis/cygnus, lepus/cepheus, delphinus/pavo, orion/monoceros, vulpecula/hydra.

Part one is over! Part two.]

Oh, I am so very, very proud of all of you!


I'm going to be honest, here, the events that have transpired had nothing at all whatsoever to do with science. But it was useful, wasn't it? Useful and fun, and many of you even managed to get the right answers! Everyone wins when learning happens right? In any case, anyone who found a useful medicine will find a sample of it waiting for them by their tables, properly prepared and enough for several uses. Cepheus, you will also find some activated charcoal which you should force Mr. Claude to consume whether he is conscious to do so or not.


[MEMORIES!

Orion
Kirk- The cosmic goatse destruction of Vulcan.
Chaz - Chaz's first HIV test is negative.
Hako- -Talking with Kururu and other tuners about tuning Sora and then flipping out over being "mass-produced junk" and cutting Kururu
Elza- trial for property damage

Monoceros
Ushahin- Being beaten by human villagers, having his face crushed and hands broken, and left for dead.
Canaan- Jan praising him for a quick and thorough data retrieval mission.
Almaz- Princess kicking him in the nuts

Canis
Nora - Realizing Kazuma is reeeeeeeeally kind of scary
Max - His father's emphatic disapproval when Max named his water fury Androcles.
Jace - Meeting with Nicol Bolas gone awry
Nico - Receiving a hero's welcome atop Mt. Olympus.
Connor - Getting lost in a mall when he was a child.

Lacerta
Aeris - AVALANCHE busts in to save her from being bred with Red XIII
Allen - Saving Miranda from Rhode
Kharg - . .that one soldier describing him as gaudy.
Larry- Kirk beating the Kobayashi Maru test.]

Who: Everyone but Ophiuchus
Where: The Arena summoning with trumpets and fanciness and so forth
When: Day 51 evening
What: When you reach the Arena, in addition to King being there and looking super important, there are twelve tables, each draped in the velvet of the teams colors. On the tables are the proper number of hinged metal vambraces, brass and fairly plain, save a number of open marble-sized slots and an engraving of the team's emblem.


Good evening, all.

I trust by now you've had time to reflect on the events of the other day, much as I have. Much as it pains me to face it, a number of you have clearly shown that you cannot be trusted with both free will and extraordinary strength. You have used your powers to abuse your fellow Blanks, both mentally and physically; imposing your will where there should be none but my own, invading each others minds and hearts without permission. I must say that I, myself, am more than a bit disappointed; I had honestly hoped somewhat better of this group. But no matter. To dwell on the past is pointless, of course. We must look to the here and the now. For the protection of all Blanks, and particularly those who may benefit from our blessing in this, we will be implementing a system of Animus Limiters.

These would be the bracers you see in front of you. They are fitted to you and will grow with you. The only way to remove them is to pull out the pin along with back side. When worn, they will limit physical strengths and magical skills to a level deemed safe for use. They will also provide each Blank with a modicum of psychic defense. I'm sure I don't need to name any names, but the parties that have been influencing the minds of their fellow Blanks without permission should know that those days are absolutely over.


When they are not worn, you will revert to your completely blank state, much as you were when you first woke up here. Recalling or forming new long-term memories will be impossible in this state. I would suggest you all put them on quickly, as they will go into effect in a matter of minute.


Messenger here will be happy to field any questions you may have.

Who: You!
Where: Arena
When: Day 50! Noon
What:Par-tay~

*You MAY REMEMBER these butterflies. They may make you feel like perhaps you don't want to follow them to the Arena. Fortunately, there is a second motivator. A wonderful smell that you can't quite place... unless you have memories of working in a pizzeria.

Once you arrive, if indeed you do choose to arrive, the Arena is looking seriously decked out. A soft lawn carpets the usually dusty floor, and surprisingly tasteful decorations in cool colors make the place look... almost comfortable.

There are several tables, laid out to not particular order. On them you can find every variety of pizza, and at least 31 flavors of icecream. Predictably, none of this will leave the Arena, but while you're here you can stuff yourself*

Happy Fiftieth Day, Citizens.

((TODAY THE ENTIRE POST IS A MINGLING POST. There will be a smallish 'game' related post later. For now, Knock yourselves out.

Game Info + Start))

...Oh. I see you made it after all.

Well! Ophiuchus will come around and pick up the weapons and items that were issued to you. I hope you've all learned your lesson, so try to show it by being good Blanks and giving them back.

I suppose I may as well pick out a team to give back some memories, if only for the sake of ritual.

[belabored sigh]

((REVIVALS
MEMORIES))