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

[supherb]

Wow really? Now that's an unexpected friend unit. Well not really the other three but it's cool that you're getting along with them too.

[This is what happens when you're only lanternfam-adjacent: you are constantly surprised at relationship developments.]

You guys better take good care of Eli when you're not visiting.

[vogelfrei]

I'm dating Izou, it was only inevitable.

[ After he just spent a week doing damage control and telling people they are not dating.......................... well, things change! Get with the program!! ]

And we will - though he can take care of himself very well. He's stronger than he thinks or allowed himself to be in the past.

[supherb]

[Arven almost says he's not surprised but remembers that he needs to pretend to be shocked.]

Seriously??? Talk about the biggest plot twist of the century.

As for Eli, I'm glad you think so too. I guess I'm just gonna miss hanging out with him is all.

[Him writing this where Eli can read it.]

[vogelfrei]

[ Thank you for your feigned surprise, Arven, it makes them feel better. ]

Parting is a sorrow we all have to contend with eventually. The question is just whether or not we'll consider the meetings worth it despite that.