mid-week 11; un: monday

[vogelfrei]

[ With the regression of the city, working at Sunset Theater has quickly become less enjoyable than it used to be. Though the cast remembers the rapport McGillis had built with them, even if they're more standoffish now. And it's not as though McGillis had placed much stock in his interpersonal relationships to the random citizens, but... the shift in atmosphere serves as a tangible reminder. That this is temporary. That this world is susceptible to insane levels of mind manipulation. That he wants to leave.

Leave and... do what? That's the question that has haunted McGillis for weeks now, and the countdown is mercilessly continuing. Soon Braphine will release them from her hold, one way or another. Soon, he'll have to know. And so will everyone else. ]

Just a little over two weeks until we're free from this, if Braphine really keeps her word and the God of Conflict doesn't swallow up all her power. Until then we'll doubtlessly face a number of additional challenges and hassles, but while we're still in the quiet before the storm...

Are you going home to your own worlds after this? Or will you take Braphine up on her offer and come along with one of your 'bonds'? What is your world like? What is making you return? What is making you abandon it?

And if you're like me and cannot return to where you came from no matter what, maybe the answers can give you some perspective.

Comments

@yuki25jnd

[beathollow]

Truthfully, I'm not sure.

... I am from Shibuya, Japan, 2024 AD. It's a lot like this city here, with similar technological and social developments, but the political climate of my time is something of a hot mess to be honest.

( please don't make me go into 2024 politics, especially politics of another country- )

Realistically, though, it's a comfortable place. Just not for me. The biggest draws to remain are my friends, but if I could find a way to have my cake and eat it too, I would.

[finalmix]

I wonder how different your Shibuya is from mine~

[ closes my eyes in twewy time what year is it i don't even know ]

[beathollow]

I think Shibuya will always have a certain core to it, but styles both change and stay the same. So does the music. It's easy to catch similar patterns despite years being between songs and fashion alike.

( so, maybe he might be caught off guard by some visual changes... but it's still home. )

[finalmix]

It's a little messy and chaotic, but it's still home, no? ♥

[beathollow]

That's the question.

[finalmix]

You know you could always give mine a try, hm? Think of it like a remix of some sort.

[ and she doesn't even have to see the UG, ok ]

[beathollow]

That might be fun, actually.

... But McGillis is right, and we shouldn't assume world hopping can be so casual.

[finalmix]

Why not? It's not that hard.

[ says the local dimensional traveller, ]

[beathollow]

Explain.

[finalmix]

I do it all the time???

Or well, I did before I came here, at least. I was trying to jump somewhere else and Braphine intervened.

Sure, I have to rest for a couple of hours in between to replenish my energy levels but it's doable?

[beathollow]

( she will not use her new friend to dimension hop she won't unless he offers outright that would be rude and selfish--- )

... I feel a little skeptical of the gods here now...

[metagame]

Joshua, you left out something important. While it's not hard, it is considered taboo for most divine entities.

[why does he have to come in and explain more]

But I admit I've done it once before, too...

[got in trouble for it even!]

And though this is just a theory for now... I believe Lady Braphine's role as a goddess grants her one of the few scant exceptions to dimensional travel. It's by her domain that all things, material and immaterial alike, are connected.

[vogelfrei]

[ Thankfully McGillis has already heard enough with 'a lot like this city' and is not going to make Mafuyu elaborate on the 2020s hellscape... ]

We'll have to quiz Braphine on the true extent of her power, after we restore it to its full amount. I would not get my hopes up about the matter, but it's too early to give up as well.

You're still torn then?

[beathollow]

I am, yes.

I have people here that I love very much. But to abandon the ones who saved me would be cruel, and with being able to want again, I find I'm a little greedy. I want to keep everything precious to me, including them.

I wanted to talk to Braphine but things are strange at the temple.

[vogelfrei]

It seems like Braphine is struggling more than ever right now. You might need to postpone that discussion.

But regardless of it, I'd advise you to make your decision not just based on people but also on the worlds themselves. I know it might be rough for you to think about what you want to do with your life, but the world you choose affects your options for it majorly.

[beathollow]

That was the plan, yes.

I appreciate your advice, McGillis. Thank you.

[cleansewithfire]

It would be nice if we could visit each other...

[beathollow]

That's what I'd like as well. I'll miss you dearly, you know.

[cleansewithfire]

[ There's a long moment where Sunrise has to suddenly grapple with the notion that people will miss her, like this specific idea hadn't crossed her mind until now.

... ]

You are the first to tell me that.

[beathollow]

Then the others are foolish.

[cleansewithfire]

[ ??? ]


I do not understand what you mean.

[beathollow]

You're a wonderful person and a better friend. Anyone who wouldn't miss you is stupid. The only exception are those who genuinely believe they will never have reason to miss you.

[cleansewithfire]

[ ... ... ... ]

I think most people have not had a chance to miss me, but...thank you for saying so. You are very kind.

[beathollow]

No. I just love you.

[cleansewithfire]

Then I should thank you still.