OCTOBER MINGLE

[etrayamods]

WHO: Everyone!
WHEN: October 25th - Early November
WHERE: Etraya
WHAT: The arrival of newcomers, and some holiday fun!
NOTES\WARNINGS: Supernatural elements, temporary physical alterations, mild horror and jump scares, spooky scary skeleton robots, mild suggestion of compulsion or loss of control, mild body horror.

⏵ arrival ⏴ Welcome to Etraya! Everything is fine now. 😊 Arrival goes expected - or it does for the most part. Aurora greets newcomers in the hospital as they awaken, offers a brief explanation and gives them their earpiece so they can communicate with one another. Around the hospital and outside of it, Companion Bots are hard at work decorating the city for Halloween—complete with festive touches like pumpkins, cobwebs, and glowing ghost decorations. The atmosphere is fun, light-hearted, and maybe just a little spooky. 🎃👻 Some carry buckets of candy, and offer those they come across a trick or treat. Except both options are, in fact, treats. 🍬 Tricks are treats specifically wrapped in a green wrapper that very clearly declares that they are tricks. Treats are wrapped in orange, and labeled with treat! Companion bots will recommend that those who do want to take a trick take them when they're beside their friends. There won't be any permanent effects from these, nor will they be terrible tricks - just fun ones! All effects last roughly 24 hours. Giggle Drops cause uncontrollable giggling that bubbles up randomly, even during serious conversations. Beasty Bites cause characters to grow small fangs, and they will begin craving red foods - apples, cherries, etc. Bat Gummies cause small, bat-like shadows to follow characters around wherever they wander. These shadows are harmless, and super cute. Pumpkin Puff is a cotton-candy-like treat, that causes their voices to change dramatically. Either becoming significantly deeper or perhaps very high-pitched, as if they've recently inhaled helium. Floating Fudge gives characters the ability to float in the air! Just a few feet off the ground, but it's still fun. Right? ⏵ getting spooky! ⏴ Etraya is embracing the season - and maybe even going a little overboard. Around the hospital, a few small pop-up shops are manned by festively dressed companion bots. They offer samples to everyone - although sampling isn't really necessary. After all, everything here is free! Candy Shops: Perfect for stocking up on sweets and treats for the upcoming trick-or-treating event. These will not stock the tricks the companion bots offer around Etraya, but instead only carry harmless sweets. They do take custom requests, too, and are happy to create the treats others want! Costume Shops: Find the perfect costume for Halloween! But beware... rumor has it, if you wear a costume, you might become whatever you dressed up as for a few hours. Those who put on vampire costumes may find themselves suddenly craving blood and growing fangs - those with werewolf costumes may find themselves feeling a little wolfish. These effects may last a few hours, up to a few days. ⏵ masquerade ⏴ In the spirit of mystery, Etraya will be hosting a Masquerade Ball outside the hospital through the nights of October 26th and 27th. Dance anonymously with other attendees and make new friends under the cover of your disguise. Everyone receives a single rose they can exchange with someone else throughout the evening. At the stroke of midnight, the roses will reveal the true identities of your masked dance partners. 🌹 ⏵ all hallow's eve ⏴ On October 31st, multiple companion bots set up shop along one of the walkways through the larger island towards the center. With chairs and small booths set up, they offer candies out to trick-or-treaters who wander around through the first part of the night. Some of them will request trick-or-treaters to do a trick for them, to earn a bigger treat! They may ask characters to dance, sing, or show a talent unique to them. Can your character bend themselves into a pretzel? They want to see it, and will offer them a nice bracelet in exchange! Can they whistle super loud? Maybe they'll get a nice piece of kevlar armor after showing off. This can be anything within reason - bike parts, small weaponry, armor pieces, toys, canvases for painting. Please request these items HERE. Not everything is as light-hearted as it seems, however. Aurora issues a warning to the citizens of Etraya: Do not stay outside after midnight. Strange happenings have been reported, and those who disobey may start seeing visions of past loved ones. The visions are compelling—guiding people away from the safety of the buildings and into the mysterious mist surrounding the outskirts. But be careful, these spirits may not be as friendly as they seem. If you come into contact with these ghosts, you’ll feel a chilling cold, leading to hypothermia-like symptoms. The longer you’re exposed, the worse it gets. Treatment? You’ll need to be warmed up quickly. ⏵ skellys! ⏴ The Companion Bots wanted to join in on the fun, so they painted themselves with glow-in-the-dark paint to look like skeletons. But in the dead of night, for those already suffering from the chilling touch of the ghosts, seeing glowing skeletons approach from the darkness might not be the most comforting sight. 🤖💀 Stay safe, warm up, and enjoy the festivities! ⏵ NOTES ⏴ For all questions relating to this log, please refer to the mod queries comment. All other questions can be directed to the FAQ. ⏵FULL NAVIGATION⏴

Comments

[leastdramatic]

Yeah, that sounds like something he would say. The thing is, there are people who agree with him, even despite him acting like a big Boy Scout.

[As a Robin, Jason remembers seeing Clark being very angry while unleashing his powers against a alien supervillain. While Jason ultimately respects the Justice League leader, he can also see how others would be much more wary of Superman]

How's public opinion of you and your buddies?

[sonofzod]

[ There are constant protests outside the Tower of Justice. ]

I don't care what people think of us.

[leastdramatic]

So long as you get the job done, right?

[Another sentiment Jason can understand all too well]

[sonofzod]

That's always worked for Waller.

[leastdramatic]

[Another raised eyebrow]

Amanda Waller?

[sonofzod]

Yeah she's the president.

[ lol good luck with that one ]

[leastdramatic]

My sympathies. She's a high-level official in my world but not the president.

[It's hard to imagine any Kryptonian even remotely tolerate a Suicide Squad setup so Jason's guessing Hernan and his team have a different dynamic with their Waller]

[sonofzod]

She's useless. Just like Luthor was.

[ she wasn't as bad as like Steve Trevor. But she authorized Fair Play's use without even listening to them. So he's washed his hands of her. ]

[leastdramatic]

[Jason snorts]

Sounds about right for a politician. It also sounds like you guys are more pragmatic about things than the Justice League in my world.

[sonofzod]

How does your Justice League get anything done then? Sometimes you can't save everyone.

[leastdramatic]

I know. Don't get me wrong. They're effective in their own ways and there are plenty of times when it's enough and no need to go to more extreme measures. And some just shouldn't go in that direction because it becomes a slippery slope.

[Clark possibly being one of them]

But sometimes it feels like there should be exceptions.

[sonofzod]

[ Hernan doesn't disagree. There's always exceptions if it's going to stop innocent people from suffering. Or if it'll prevent something from happening. ]

Is it extreme if it solves the problem?

[leastdramatic]

It depends. Some people would say certain lines shouldn't be crossed.

[Jason sometimes still struggles with that]

[sonofzod]

Those people are wrong.

[ in Hernan's not so humble opinion. ]

[leastdramatic]

[Jason's finding it so strange how much he can related to an alternate version of Superman. He doesn't know if that's a good thing]

Yeah, it's so easy for people to make those kinds of judgement if they haven't had life beat the hell out of them before.

[It's how Jason really feels but it's also a test to see how Hernan will react]

[sonofzod]

[ Hernan doesn't find it nearly as strange. Not killing was a noble ideal. But it was just that: an ideal. And not very useful against real degenerates who'd leave a crowd of people swimming in their own blood. ]

The world isn't ideal. I've seen enough to know it isn't. I do what needs to be done.

[leastdramatic]

[Jason nods. He still believes that sometimes, certain actions are necessary. The only difference is that he's less inclined to take those actions now]

You've seen some shit then?

[sonofzod]

[ Boy has he! Should he start with the drug lord he incinerated, or Imperiex and Dr. Pyscho. Big Bear? ]

You could say that.

[leastdramatic]

Yeah, I get it. I grew up in crime alley. Can't really afford to do a lot of romanticized ideals.

[Really, it's a miracle he didn't just stays a full-blown criminal]

[sonofzod]

So why do you at all?

[leastdramatic]

Because if I didn't, I'd be yet another two-bit crock and goon who didn't give a damn about anyone or anything. I still think there's a lot of gray in the world but... there's some light too. It just gets tough to see sometimes.

[And sometimes he needs reminders]

[sonofzod]

[ Jason's answer gives him pause. It reminds him of what Luthor said before his station exploded. "You're no hero. You're just a pit bull."

Suddenly, the conversation was feeling too heavy. He wasn't ready to confront the truth in Luthor's assessment. Or Jason's, even if he hadn't meant it that way. So Hernan waves his hand as if to dismiss it all together. ]

If you say so. [ giggle. anyway. ] What's to eat around here? I'd rather have something better tasting than Giggle Drops.

[leastdramatic]

[It's already interesting to observe a Superman with morals different from Clark's but Jason recognizes the subject change and won't pursue it for now. There's probably a lot that Hernan needs to mull over first]

A couple of cafes, a diner, and a pub. Not bad stuff so far depending on what you like.

[sonofzod]

A pub?

[ he brightens at that. ]

Good. I could use a drink.

[leastdramatic]

[Shoos away another little bat flying around him]

Yeah, I don’t blame you. I can show you the way if you want.