+ Somewhere a Grandiose Carnival Was Going on in the Sky +

[vitaelamorte]

Who: Everyone!
Where: The grounds of the Mansion
When: March 9-16
Rating: PG-13 (warn if you go higher)
Summary: The Red Queen has thrown a carnival for everyone!
The Story:


From Friday, March 9, through Friday, March 16, the gardens and grounds of the Mansion will be a sprawling a carnival. The masked, unspeaking vendors will be selling trinkets and running free game booths. Carnival rides, exhibits, and foods represent all of the various cultures of those currently residing in the Mansion.


Of particular note, and perhaps incongruously, everything is decorated with red hearts.

Use this log for any and all of your carnival needs!

Comments

[moraloutrage]

I see. It is true... I am one who prides myself in my studies and the knowledge that comes from them. Taking part in this donation is - it is like giving away a part of it forever!

[He remains conflicted, though.]

But... If the subject of this donation box truly needs this....

[eatsyourscience]

I'm curious to see what's going to happen in the end.

[That's why he gave up the memory himself.]

You're right that it's a big deal, though. The threat of losing memories is always at play here.

[moraloutrage]

[He nods.]

Those are both valid points! I admit to having a strong sense of curiosity as well! And it is not a set of words that I recall ever using, so it would not be the same as losing an entire memory of my life... [Ishimaru ponds further!]

[eatsyourscience]

I donated already. So if you don't want to, I can always tell you if anything happens.

[He has a feeling that whatever happens, they're all going to know it, but just in case it's something that only happens to the people who actually donated...]

[moraloutrage]

You have? Ah... What a noble offer of you, Souji-kun! I may take yo up on that offer!

[eatsyourscience]

It's no problem. But I have a feeling you won't need to worry about it. I think that when the time comes, we're all going to see what comes of it together.

[moraloutrage]

Hmmm... You are right. In any case, it would seem that all we can do now is wait!

[eatsyourscience]

So do you think you'll donate?

[moraloutrage]

[He pauses for a moment and then nods.]

Yes! I believe that I will throw caution to the wind and go for it!

[eatsyourscience]

[Souji's not sure if he was expecting that or not.]

All you have to do is touch the box, then.

[moraloutrage]

[He nods.]

Very well. Here... here goes nothing! [With that, he closes his eyes as he slowly and tentatively reaches out, eventually touching the box.]

[eatsyourscience]

[Souji keeps an eye on him. Losing a memory typically makes a person kind of woozy, and Ishimaru needs to...not...fall over or anything.]

Everything okay?

[moraloutrage]

[He blinks woozily, but he soon regains focus.]

Ah... Yes! Yes, all is well now. I just felt somewhat off-balance for a moment there. But the deed is done! I believe.

[He pauses.]

How I know for sure that I managed for forget about... [A pause, and he blinks.] What word was it again?

[eatsyourscience]

[Souji picks up the card and shows it to him.]

Does anything on this page look funny?

[For him, it looks like it's been scratched out somehow.]

[moraloutrage]

[Ishmaru looks out and squints at it.]

...As a matter of fact, it looks as if part of it has been scratched out! How peculiar!

[eatsyourscience]

[He nods.]

It sometimes looks different, like it was scribbled over or like static, but that's always how you can tell it's something you forgot.

[moraloutrage]

[He gasps.]

I see! So- so I truly did forget it! [There's no turning back now!]

[eatsyourscience]

[There certainly isn't!]

Now you'll know what to expect if there's ever an event from your world.

[moraloutrage]

Yes, that's correct! While I would ideally hope that it would not come to that, I do now have an idea of what I am in for! Thank you for this enlightenment, Souji-kun!

[eatsyourscience]

[Souji smiles at that. Even about something like this, Ishimaru is enthusiastic and polite.]

I'm glad to help. Now you can enjoy the carnival without worrying about it.