Event Log: April, Dream a Little Dream

[faileas]

Event Log: April, Dream a Little Dream (Of Me)

I. The Looking-Glass House These strange shared dreams are part and parcel of being Mirrorbound, nothing too unusual for those who entered this world through similar dreams and then a mirror. No doubt you've all experienced your share by now. Normally those dreams have something to say about the world, something to show Mirrorbound about their new temporary home, but this time... This time, it has something to show the Mirrorbound about each other, perhaps. 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.

Comments

[darkcharge]

[ Van hums, fingers lacing with Sora’s. ]

All of these mirrors and memories... Not everyone can work through them as easily as others. I would think that something said in the heat of the moment could cause delicate relationships to crack and shatter.

[ And what Mira will choose to do? Who knows. ]

It might not be the happiest place to be right now. I also told Mira I wanted to Bond with her.

[oathkeeper]

[That says a lot. It's enough for Sora to pout a little and worry for Mira. The woman had looked pretty downtrodden about something.]

I hope she'll be okay? [He still wants to know more. But he smiles at Vanitas when he hears about the bond.] And it's about time the two of you did that.

[Sora had preached that on day one, didn't he?]

I'm happy for you. I wonder what it'll feel like for a witch to be bonded to another witch?

[darkcharge]

[ He nudges Sora's shoulder a little. Vanitas would say not to worry, but... Well he is too. It's not as obvious, just a little underlying note. Though it's still there. ]

I told her the same thing I've been telling you. Sometimes you have to look out for yourself. Make choices that are for you and no one else.

[ But that's all he'll say about that. Sora's comment though, the one that's "about time?" That gets him to snicker. ]

To be fair, I wasn't sure that she would want to. It wasn't the best timing, so I told her to wait and I'd ask again when things were more calm and she had time to really think.

[oathkeeper]

[Sora hums and nods along.]

Well if she really needs something right now I bet a bond with you will do just the trick.

[Sometimes having support means all the world.]

[darkcharge]

Optimistic as ever, hmm? You know better than anyone that a bond with me isn't always the best experience.

[ But... Sora is right. Having support means everything. ]

[oathkeeper]

[Sora chuckles.]

I dunno besides that one time I almost threw up it hasn't been that bad.

[Teasing! Teasing!]

[darkcharge]

I can always give you something that will make you throw up.

[ IS HE TEASING THOUGH? ]

[oathkeeper]

I'm just joking! Joking! No thanks!!

[Sora bursts out laughing.]

[darkcharge]

[ Vanitas snickers. He then reaches up with his free hand. Tugs on one of Sora's ears before giving it a slight tweak. ]

Come on. Let's get you to bed.

[oathkeeper]

[Sora swats gently at Vanitas' hand but it's not really to actually make him stop...]

Alright, but you're coming with me.

[darkcharge]

[ Oh he'll stop regardless. Vanitas isn't going to tease Sora too relentlessly. He chuckles and much of the walk back is in comfortable silence.

Each has their own routine, of course. For Vanitas, it is setting up with a book to read because he can't immediately fall asleep. Not like Sora. It's as though as soon as that boy's head hits a pillow, he is out. By now it amuses Vanitas. However, tonight is slightly different. As Sora begins his routine by starting to snuggle closer, Vanitas elects to put up his book.

And if he turns towards Sora this time right than away... Well no one but he has to know. ]