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Event Log: April, Dream a Little Dream
I. The Looking-Glass House
The Looking-Glass House, from the outside, seems no different from how it looks in the waking world. Each cobblestone still glows as you step upon it, drawing your attention toward the entryway of the two-story cottage that sits at the edge of the Coven's courtyard. You can still wander the Coven grounds if you'd like, but nothing is different from how it will be when you wake, save the lack of bustling Witches and Monsters going about their business. Areas that are normally inaccessible are still inaccessible. Whatever secrets this dream may hold, they all lie within the hall of mirrors. Perhaps you haven't had reason to step into this building in some time, or maybe you're here often, checking for new arrivals. Maybe you only recently arrived here and the sight of these mirror-lined hallways is fresh in your mind. Something has changed, however... Many of the hundreds of mirrors on the walls remain the same: dull, dusty, undecorated, some cracked or broken. As lifeless as a mirror can get. Yours, if you seek it out, looks the same as it did to you on your arrival - the frame covered in reminders of your home, your life, the surface of it clear and shiny-new. But this time, in this dream, yours is not the only one you can see signs of life in. Other mirrors also have the clear, silvery glass within their frames that yours does, indicating a connection to someone currently in Aefenglom. Maybe you can pick out the mirrors of people you know by the few carvings in the frames you can pick out; the closer you are to someone, the more of their mirror's decoration you're able to see, though the frames of strangers' mirrors remain unadorned to your gaze. You might feel yourself compelled to lay your hand on one of these silvery-bright mirrors, and when you do, the glass ripples like movement on a still pond. Like water, it allows you entry to another time, another place, another world - or at least, the memory of such. Who knows what you'll witness there, something beautiful or something terrible, but you only have to slip back through the mirror into the Looking Glass House to end it. |
Welcome to April's event log, Dream a Little Dream! This event is a little more 'make your own fun' than others (since we are not currently in a place to be able to run a plot-heavy event this month), so feel free to play with the dream mechanics generally as you will. The main things to keep in mind are: memories are from the character's point of view however you choose to interpret that; memories cannot be altered or show a character something they could not have witnessed; please be considerate when using other people's characters in a memory, and visitors cannot directly interact with people/NPCs within a memory. Interacting with creatures/environment of a memory is fine. Otherwise, have fun! As always, feel free to use this log or make your own, and direct event-related questions here.
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Come on, Fluffy. Keep dragging your heels like that and I'll just have to do something about it.
[ Like pick Sora up or something. Besides! Vanitas already knows the kid is a dork. He's silly and goofy and very much a brat. There is no way that Van's opinion is going to change. Dancing in Corona? They've danced for goodness sake. Children sparring? They've sparred. Again, absolutely nothing to worry about.
He approaches the mirror, really looking it over. Vanitas huffs, that little amused laugh that he so often has around Sora. Yeah, he can tell that this is Sora's mirror. It's obvious. He's gotten to know Sora pretty well - at least his essence if not his past. ]
I'm going in and you're not going to stop me.
[ Which is exactly what he does as he presses his hand against the surface. ]
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[Sora can do nothing but be dragged along for a ride down his own memory lane. There's a slight rippling flash before them before they're transported into the hazy image of Sora's memories.
What was once a lighthearted moment and boyish teasing between the two of them is now a rather grim scene. Before them is a strange spread of a nighttime city. It's raining and the wind feels cold. They seem to be up top some sort of tower with a bright neon sign that reads 104 in red.]
This is...
[Sora inhales slowly, his fingers still gripping onto Vanitas' wrist. Maybe a little tighter now.]
This is where I woke up after I took Kairi home. After I ...
[When he was fading away.]
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What he doesn't expect is to be met with such a dark, yet bright city. Vanitas can feel Sora's demeanor shift. Without thinking, Van slips his wrist from Sora's hand so he can snatch it up instead. Someone's starting to have some feelings... ]
Here? Is it a world you've been to in the past?
[ Sora doesn't need to finish the sentence. Vanitas knows what he means. ]
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Vanitas' fingers snatch at his and Sora grasps him back. He frowns and looks up at the rainy cloudy sky.]
When I first saw it I almost thought it was San Fransokyo. But it isn't. I actually don't know what this world is.
[Or if it's even a world. And knowing that they can't leave until the memory plays out Sora can only feel that sinking feeling in his chest all over again. Soon enough the memory shows Sora and someone who looks oddly familiar. The memory of Sora looks down at his hands and mutters, "at least I'm all here" before he looks up at the man across from him and tells him to wait, his voice cracking.]
"I accidentally wandered through this place, and went through some trails. Then, I was told to 'save Sora.'"
"Huh? Then what's with the weapon!?"
"Time to end this."
[The figure with red and blue eyes suddenly pulls out what appears to be some sort of locking saber and a hand cross bow. They glow an angry red color.]
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He can feel Sora’s mood drop. Feels the hand grip him tighter. Van tugs Sora closer, allows for his default calm to flow between their bond. Whatever is happening here is in the past right? ]
Who is the guy and why does fighting you mean saving you?
[ Vanitas has so many questions. Sora probably doesn’t even know himself. ]
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[And suddenly a very vicious fight breaks out between Sora and the familiar figure. It's rapid and skilled and it's clear that the figure that Sora fights is one of his strongest opponents yet. Maybe even stronger than Xehanort. At this point in time Sora's heart already has so many holes punched through it it's amazing that Sora even holds his own for as long as he does. Ultima Weapon flashes and the figure even steals his weapon at one point and uses it on Sora himself. But even through all that Sora manages to hang on for quite a while.]
He was really strong. [...] But I gotta say I did pretty good, huh? huh?
[Sora manages to shoot Vanitas a lopsided smile. Praise him maybe, look how good he did against whoever that dude is!]
The entire time we fought it felt like I knew him. But it's not Riku. Not matter how much he might look like him.
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Van hears the tone in Sora's voice. It's almost pleading, wanting to feel better about an awful situation. It's... Well it's clear that Sora is likely not going to win this one. Yet he understand the need for validation. His free hand comes up to rest between Sora's ears. ]
Weren't exactly at your best either, I would think.
[ Not much more he can do for Sora other than this. It's very clear that this isn't Riku. Sora's dumb friends are probably looking for the means to get the brat back. ]
How could you have known him if this is your first time meeting him...
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I don't know. It's hard to explain. When I first heard his voice it was like I was listening to someone I've known all my life. Or like I was listening to myself.
[It was a strange feeling. But as Sora tries to find a way to explain it the fight concludes with a shout from the memory of Sora and a painful clash of power and light. Darkness flickers and soon Sora is seen kneeling on the ground.]
"How could..."
"Sorry. But I don't lose."
[This is when Sora feels a sharp panic because he knows what's coming next. Sora watches himself as a strange ice-like crystal starts to grow up his fingers and hands. It only takes a few seconds before that crystal starts to incase Sora completely.]
Uh, maybe we should-
[He tries to turn away, obviously feeling a second-hand pain from watching it all again. His heart collapsing. His heart finally giving out. And his body turning into a crystalized monument.]
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Vanitas doesn't understand what the brat means that it had just felt like someone he had known his entire life. He doesn't like it though all the same. Something isn't right about this at all. Something just unsettling. ]
What is...
[ What's going on? Why is Sora turning into crystal? Is this what he fears? Losing and then becoming this? Oh he notices the panic. Feels the other attempt to turn away. However Vanitas has something very different in mind.
Instead of moving away from the scene, Vanitas moves towards it. He is drawn to this crystalized Sora. Attempts to run his fingers across the surface. ]
Sora.
[ Don't think that Vanitas doesn't have some words... ]
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This is the last thing that he remembers before finding himself in Aefenglom. He doesn't know what happens after this. Maybe that's why the memory is starting to look hazy. The image of himself just sitting there floating in crystal stasis.
If it even is some sort of stasis...]
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Has anyone else seen this memory? Does anyone else know?
[ Must he also keep this hidden is what he is really asking. ]
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Huh. Maybe his bond with Vanitas has been helping him in this regard as well...?]
No one, no. [Sora shakes his head, ears flopping with the movement.] I don't want them to know about this yet. I think it'd make Riku panic the most. And Kairi...? She'd probably blame herself.
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You know I won't say anything. [ After a pause: ] Unless they ask for it and I'm feeling particularly nasty.
[ Look, Vanitas isn't completely a nice guy. He is still a jerk at times and if someone comes at him? Then they are going to pay for it. However, he will refrain for Sora's sake alone.
He turns around towards Sora and then draws closer. ]
Come here.
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[Sora makes a face. The last thing he wants right now is for Vanitas to butt heads with his other bondmates.
But he does come closer as the memory starts to fade away into a hazy nothing, bringing them back to the hall of mirrors.]
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[ Thus, in the end, there won't really be chances for Vanitas to be a horrible person and just break their little hearts. There's really no reason to unless he feels cornered anyway. ]
Besides... You are the problem.
[ He doesn't care about being visible. It doesn't matter if other people see. Vanitas immediately grabs for Sora, pulling him into an embrace. He huffs as he rests his chin on Sora's shoulder. ]
I know you don't regret it, but it is so stupid to put yourself out there like that. Just stop for a moment. Stop throwing your life away. It matters, idiot.
[ You matter. Dumb brat. ]
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If you say the same things about yourself, maybe I'll agree.
[His voice is soft, a little playful. If Vanitas agrees that he doesn't need to fade away into the darkness then Sora will accept the same things about himself. It's only fair, right?]
At the time... there weren't other options, you know. I had to make sure everyone was home safe. That's what mattered.
[He knows Vanitas won't fully agree.]
But all I know now is that I really gotta wait for someone to save me this time. I know that.
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Ever think you're doing something to change my mind?
[ Just throwing that out there. It's not just Sora that's managing to change Vanitas' mind about how he should think about himself. There are quite a few people in his life that have been encouraging him. Showing Vanitas that he's more than what he has thought himself to be.
So let that settle on Sora for a little while. ]
There probably were other options, Sora. I bet you just rushed right in without thinking about them.
[ Vanitas now grips at Sora tighter. Yeah, brat seems to understand now he has to wait for someone to save him. That's not really it though... Because no doubt his friends are going to pull it off. ]
I don't like it.
[ And that's what it really boils down to in the end. ]
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He lets out a small puff of laughter before he moves to reach up and pat his hands at Vanitas' cheeks. Partly to annoy him and partly to be affectionate to his bondmate.]
Sorry. I guess I'm just that dumb sometimes. I'm trying to get better about that. Really!
[He rushed and he didn't think about things. But that's just who he is. Act now and save a friend and worry about everything later. If it was for Vanitas he would try to do the same. He did try to do the same. But maybe a part of growing up is figuring out how to slow down.]
So we agree, though? We both matter.
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You're not dumb, Sora. [ Stop acting like you are, brat. Sora's definitely not dumb. ] Just reckless.
[ It is who he is. Just like Vanitas is who he is and there are some things that just aren't going to change. Though it wouldn't hurt for Sora to think a little before just taking a dive.
Van makes a little noise again. Both matter. ]
...Yeah.
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It'll be okay. I'll be okay.
[He's optimistic about that. Even through the cloud of seeing his body turn to crystal again, he's sure. And he's sorry for worrying Vanitas, too.
As for them mattering... mattering to each other-]
Happy I finally got you to say it.
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Augh you better be. You can't tell me that things will work out for me when it's also something you need for yourself.
[ Perhaps that is something else that actually bothers Vanitas. Sora has put in so much and in the end? In the end he still doesn't get to stop fighting. Doesn't really get a moment to rest. No, the brat still has to worry about things like if he gets to continue to exist or not. It never stops...
His eyes shift back up towards Sora's. They're no longer blue, no, but the feeling that Vanitas gets when he looks at them - that rush that makes his throat go dry - is the same. Van frowns, but it's mostly just for show at this point. ]
Oh yeah? Didn't I tell you earlier this month that sometimes you get your way?
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He watches Vanitas and feels a warmth still as he glances down, hands moving to pat Vanitas' shoulders.]
Yeah, you did. So that means will I get what I want when I say it's time to go back?
[Home time! No more bad memories! Thanks!]
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He sighs as Sora's hands move to his shoulders. Vanitas loosens his grip. Sora can now back away if he so chooses. ]
Yes. We can go back now.
[ Those bad memories can stay where they belong for now. In the past. ]
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Come on, back to your place?
[Hopefully things aren't too crazy over there.]
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Yeah, that's fine. Things might be a little tense, but it can be avoided.
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