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smk_network[Lydia turns on the video feed while she's sitting in the middle of the garden outside the Graven Image Gallery. She's wearing a black and red dress that looks like Dracula turned a medieval court lady, and holding a notebook shaped like a coffin, her pen topped with a big fuzzy spider with google eyes.]
Hey, everyone! There might be a couple of you I haven't talked to a lot yet, but I'm Lydia Deetz ... one of me, anyway, the one who's been here the longest. There's another version of me, but her hair's shorter and she wears a lot more safety pins on her clothes.
Anyway. I was one of the first Apprentices through the mirror, and I've noticed that trainings have had fewer and fewer people show up. This isn't good, you guys. If the Corroded come by again, or if something else happens? We might not be prepared.
I'm not trying to take charge, and I don't want to. But I was hoping I could at least get people thinking about their powers, and the skills you have that aren't tied to magic. If we put it all here on the network, that way, if anyone does need help for any reason, they know who to ask. And how to find them.
I'll get it started: I'm a Princess, which means I can heal if anyone gets hurt. I can also purify Corroded things, and if anyone's magic needs a boost, I've recently learned how to do that, too. My problem is that if I keep it up for too long, I get dizzy, and if I really push it, I faint ... so I like to have someone around who can help me with that just in case. I can also sew, and bake, and I've been told I give a really good pep talk. So if you're feeling down, don't hesitate to give me a call!
I don't want any of you to think you don't have anything to contribute. Just because you think someone might not find your love of, I don't know, building models? useful, doesn't mean we can't use that for something else. You could help rebuild broken things. Bigger scale, but still applicable, right? I feel like some of us have been living in our boxes for a while, since the last time we had to bring Dreamfinder back. We had a lot of people come and go, and it's ... it's been hard, I know. But we're still here. And I know each and every one of you is here for a reason, and that you can do great things.
So if we can do all those great things separately ... think about what we can do together.. I know we only had one new person show up a few days ago, so training might not officially get set up. If it doesn't? Please consider finding some way to train anyway. The Blue Bayou missions are all done, which means we've got some heavy lifting coming to purify something, the same way it happened at the temple. We need to be ready. And we will. I believe in all of you.
Also: this is less important, but I still wanted to tell you ... the Graven Image is having an anniversary party on Halloween Day! I scheduled it so it wouldn't cut into any parties that might happen at night, but costumes are welcome! I'm remodeling the Gallery to add a new wing, and I think you're all gonna be really excited when you see the surprise. No meeting, no bringing presents necessary, none of that. Just come by and get some cider or cocoa and have fun!
((OOC: She has a top-level in her log post for anyone who wants to meet in person after this, too.))
Hey, everyone! There might be a couple of you I haven't talked to a lot yet, but I'm Lydia Deetz ... one of me, anyway, the one who's been here the longest. There's another version of me, but her hair's shorter and she wears a lot more safety pins on her clothes.
Anyway. I was one of the first Apprentices through the mirror, and I've noticed that trainings have had fewer and fewer people show up. This isn't good, you guys. If the Corroded come by again, or if something else happens? We might not be prepared.
I'm not trying to take charge, and I don't want to. But I was hoping I could at least get people thinking about their powers, and the skills you have that aren't tied to magic. If we put it all here on the network, that way, if anyone does need help for any reason, they know who to ask. And how to find them.
I'll get it started: I'm a Princess, which means I can heal if anyone gets hurt. I can also purify Corroded things, and if anyone's magic needs a boost, I've recently learned how to do that, too. My problem is that if I keep it up for too long, I get dizzy, and if I really push it, I faint ... so I like to have someone around who can help me with that just in case. I can also sew, and bake, and I've been told I give a really good pep talk. So if you're feeling down, don't hesitate to give me a call!
I don't want any of you to think you don't have anything to contribute. Just because you think someone might not find your love of, I don't know, building models? useful, doesn't mean we can't use that for something else. You could help rebuild broken things. Bigger scale, but still applicable, right? I feel like some of us have been living in our boxes for a while, since the last time we had to bring Dreamfinder back. We had a lot of people come and go, and it's ... it's been hard, I know. But we're still here. And I know each and every one of you is here for a reason, and that you can do great things.
So if we can do all those great things separately ... think about what we can do together.. I know we only had one new person show up a few days ago, so training might not officially get set up. If it doesn't? Please consider finding some way to train anyway. The Blue Bayou missions are all done, which means we've got some heavy lifting coming to purify something, the same way it happened at the temple. We need to be ready. And we will. I believe in all of you.
Also: this is less important, but I still wanted to tell you ... the Graven Image is having an anniversary party on Halloween Day! I scheduled it so it wouldn't cut into any parties that might happen at night, but costumes are welcome! I'm remodeling the Gallery to add a new wing, and I think you're all gonna be really excited when you see the surprise. No meeting, no bringing presents necessary, none of that. Just come by and get some cider or cocoa and have fun!
((OOC: She has a top-level in her log post for anyone who wants to meet in person after this, too.))
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Date: 2020-10-12 04:01 am (UTC)People stopped showing up for training because it sucks. Who wants to show up for pain, being dropped off in the middle of a bloody jungle, or sent on some tediously boring errand...
[ He sighed as his hand dropped into the grass. ]
Appealing to their better nature isn't going to work. You have to give them something.
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Date: 2020-10-12 04:59 am (UTC)(Then feels understandably sad about the lesser amount of people and departures)
On the other hand, I’m deeply sorry that the arrivals became lesser each time and people disappearing. I did arrived with three other people last month, not much by any means to be fair. It really sucks, but I had to deal with many people dying in my world. (Takes a deep breath) If there is anything I can do help, just let know me.
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Date: 2020-10-13 04:59 am (UTC)[she tilted her head at him. sure, he was usually kind of lazy, but something seemed a bit off. maybe it was the sigh.]
I have two questions, then. One: what would you offer? And, two: is everything okay?
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Date: 2020-10-13 05:03 am (UTC)[she smiled] I'm so glad to hear you found something you like. You must be working with Eleanor - she's the manager there, and I've known her a long time. She can be kind of blunt sometimes, but she's a great person.
[when Harry mentions the people dying, she gasps in dismay] Oh, no! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to imply that anyone here died! When Apprentices here disappear, it usually means that they've gone back home to their own worlds: that either they did what they were supposed to do for the Kingdoms, or their imagination wasn't as strong as it originally seemed. At least, that's what Merlin told me once. ... But you lost a lot of people? That's terrible, Harry. It must have been really hard for you.
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Date: 2020-10-13 05:30 am (UTC)I know that it sucks to lose people, I had went through a major civil war in my world that led to the loss of lives over there, including friends. Granted, people disappearing from the Kingdoms is not as dramatic as people dying in war, but it still hurts nonetheless, especially you know many of them for such a long time.
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Date: 2020-10-13 05:29 pm (UTC)[ Or so he says not for a second considering how powerful an angel's batted eyes could be. ]
I don't know why you bother asking, everything's fine.
[ His wing stretched out into the water, diving those feathers deeper into the pool. ]
Bit of a disagreement with the new recruits but nothing I can't handle. I know how to deal with that sort.
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Date: 2020-10-13 08:22 pm (UTC)But in case other people don't know, I'm a sword fighter, and if that can be helpful in a beneficial way, like fighting the Corroded when their in their more feral state, I'm happy to help.
It's bad that people aren't showing up to training, but I haven't really seen people gathering the training of warriors, I think the focus has been more on heroes. That's fine, we do need them, but warriors also ought to get some attention again, right? I've come to some of the training sessions anyway though, so I can test my skills against some of the other apprentices, and get to know some of the new ones if I can.
Wait, costumes? Cosplay?
...And what's Halloween?
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Date: 2020-10-15 01:11 am (UTC)[why was he being so difficult all of a sudden?]
That's the problem. Everything isn't fine, we're all just acting like it is. There's still Corrosion out there, and we aren't supposed to just be sitting around ignoring it!
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Date: 2020-10-15 01:14 am (UTC)But ... [she hopes this doesn't come across as insensitive] Surviving war and loss isn't exactly the sort of thing I meant when I was asking what people do. What kind of talents do you have? Other than having fought in the war. Not that I don't think that means anything...
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Date: 2020-10-15 01:18 am (UTC)And it's not just about the classes, either - we all need to get to know each other so that if something like The Moth Incident happens again, we all know what we can do as a team. No matter who's there. Everyone should know what everyone's capable of. Once we all know each other, the Corroded won't stand a chance.
[and then Connie says two words that negate the entire rest of this conversation.]
But if you don't know what Halloween is, I think we have some much more important, very intensive training to do. You've only got eighteen days. [what would JACK say if he were still there? he'd be beside himself, she just knew it]
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Date: 2020-10-15 02:08 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-10-15 05:19 am (UTC)(He is still feeling some rough aftermath effects but he is doing his best to put it all behind him as much as possible.)
Well, back home, I used to play Quidditch as a Seeker and later Team Captain for my school house (although I’m not sure if I can find a way to make a Kingdoms-friendly version of it just yet) and once trained a group of students on magical defence lessons when our school was overran by a corrupt government official: she is not one of the friendliest people around, so you may want to stay clear from her. If training does come up again, I can assist in any way I can.
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Date: 2020-10-15 01:02 pm (UTC)I mean, I've had to be, I've been a little out of practice! I didn't know this was going to happen, and I spent so much time on college I didn't get to keep up with my skills. But I do hope we get to training with warriors again. I'm very good but I know there are others here who probably have trained longer, and I'd love to benefit from their instruction.
I agree, actually. I know you don't WANT to be the leader and rallying person for this, but in a way, you kind of are already? I mean, I think most apprentices think of you in that way. Still, if it's a little overwhelming to have that title, I'm sure there are some here willing to lend a hand too.
[Hint hint].
It sounds like I'm missing something important then? Is it some new event that happens here I don't know about?
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Date: 2020-10-15 11:56 pm (UTC)You sound like you know a lot about this place. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions? I'm Malcolm, by the way. I'm new here.
[ Did she hear the ruckus that Drake made over the mirrors? Probably. Literally everyone had to have heard that. ]
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Date: 2020-10-19 06:54 am (UTC)This is a great idea, Lydia! It's good to figure out what we can all do to help each other and the people here.
Like the thing we were putting together trying to teach everybody Aurebesh. We kinda forgot about it with everything that happened when Mr. Dreamfinder went missing, but once we get the Bayou fixed up, I think we should get that finished up too.
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Date: 2020-10-21 01:54 am (UTC)[her voice faltered. she knew he wasn't the biggest fan of being stuck here, but she thought he might have at least understood where she was coming from.]
Oh.
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Date: 2020-10-21 01:57 am (UTC)... And ... I've never heard of Quidditch. What's that?
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Date: 2020-10-21 02:00 am (UTC)[that takes her by surprise, and yet it doesn't. Connie isn't the first one to say something like that. Lydia just doesn't want people to think she's got some kind of ego about it, because she absolutely doesn't ... it's simply a case of No One Else Doing It versus how much she cares]
Halloween isn't new where I'm from, it goes back centuries. Every October 31st, the veil between the world of the living and the world of the dead gets a little thinner and lifts just enough for all sorts of mysterious and spooky things to happen. It's a time of superstitions and disguises ... at first people used to use them to hide from their fears, and then to mock them ... and now it's all just for fun. Because really, being scared can be a lot of fun in the right environment. It's my absolute favorite time of year!
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Date: 2020-10-21 02:01 am (UTC)[cough.] Sorry, I'm being nosy. I'd be happy to answer your questions.
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Date: 2020-10-21 02:02 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2020-10-21 03:09 am (UTC)(Insert biggest Cheshire cat grin ever upon seeing Lydia’s curiousity)
Well, I’m really glad that you ask: Quidditch is a wizarding sport in my world where players try to earn more points than their opponents by throwing balls called Bludgers onto the hoops on the opposing team’s side and ride on broomsticks while doing so. At any given moment, something called a Golden Snitch will pop out and somebody, usually a Seeker, tries to catch it first for their team. Think it of being the magical counterpart of football or soccer, but with broomsticks.
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Date: 2020-10-21 03:13 am (UTC)I don't know, Harry. I want them to decide to do it, themselves. Charming them into it sounds like bullying or mind control ... and some of the people I know would just take the biscuits anyway. I don't want them to do things against their will, I just ... wish they'd see that it's necessary, you know?
[and then: he describes the only sport Lydia might ever willingly play]
There's a sport you play on broomsticks? That sounds amazing! Is the Snitch really made out of gold?
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Date: 2020-10-21 03:36 am (UTC)Well, it is gold coloured metal, but the effect is still there. Although it was originally played with small birds at first but they became an endangered species over time, so Golden Snitches came to be as their replacement. I wish I could show you one, but it wasn’t with me when I arrived here.