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reveriemod ([personal profile] reveriemod) wrote in [community profile] reverielogs2018-07-01 07:57 pm

( 003 » ENSEMBLE ) party time.

» WHO? Everyone
» WHEN? July 1 to July 8
» WHERE? Entire Station
» WHAT? 168 hours of being forced to listen to cheesy music on repeat…
» WARNINGS? the mundane and slightly ridiculous becoming terrible, cheesy pop music, forced sleep deprivation, anger, loss of control, emotions, potential for stabbing, hallucinations, mania, memory loss, confusion, seizures, depression.





0 0 1 » LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED


It starts in the mess hall and it starts slowly. At first, it can barely be heard over the conversations that are happening but as the volume increases, it becomes apparent that music is playing. Not just any music: characters from Earth will recognise these pop hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. They’re the kind of hits one might find on a Spotify playlist titled “Top 100 Cheesy Hits” or “Songs To Sing To In The Shower”. Power ballads. Boy bands. Girl bands. Woodstock.

Soon, the music can be heard all across the station, blasting from every speaker, audible in every room. Characters who were asleep in their quarters will be woken by the music’s volume, characters under the shower might want to start singing along (but remember, the walls might just be thin enough for the neighbours to hear) and if characters clear some chairs, there’s enough space in the bar for an impromptu dance floor.

Some characters have been working on improving the replicators, too, so while the alcohol supplies at the bar are dwindling and all but gone, the replicators are now capable of making something that’s palatable, even if it’s not quite up to scratch.

What’s the harm in having some fun? It’s just a little music, right?

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0 0 2 » I WANT OFF THIS RIDE


It’s just a little music, right? And it is — but it just won’t seem to stop. The first few hours may have been entertaining, at least for those who did not get woken up by the sound of decades (centuries, even) in the past, but the music keeps going long past the point of entertainment.

After two hours, the songs start repeating. After six hours, they’re still playing. After twelve? Still playing. Twenty-four? Still playing.

Sleep becomes all but impossible as the music keeps playing loudly in every room and every corridor of the station. Attempts to shut it down prove unsuccessful.

Forty-eight hours later, the music is still playing.

Characters will begin to suffer the effects of sleep deprivation, in addition to the general irritation that might come from hearing the same two hours worth of cheesy pop songs on a loop: headaches, exhaustion, tremors, irritability and confusion to begin with, followed by lapses in memory, muscle aches, malaise, violent behaviour, hallucinations or mania as cognitive effects set in, possibly also seizures and depression.

And still, the music keeps playing.

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0 0 3 » THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE WATER


The music and the sleep deprivation it causes are the reason for many of the symptoms people are feeling, but something is happening that goes even beyond the music, beyond the lack of sleep: something has changed about the food replicators.

The food is slowly getting better, for one, thanks to a group of individuals who’ve been working on improving them. Beyond that, however, imperceptible, the composition of the food comes with something extra -- namely heightened emotions. Whatever causes it, it’s in the water, too.

Those who are already angry feel angrier and have a harder time controlling that anger. Those who are already sad feel sadder and have a harder time not bursting into tears. Those who are already apathetic feel more apathetic and have a harder time prompting themselves to so much as move. The effect holds for all emotions, heightening them, making them harder to control or counteract. Impulses become action far more quickly than usual. Irritation at the music may become anger at the person singing along under their breath and that, in turn, may lead to someone getting stabbed with a plastic fork.

It’s nearly impossible to keep a cool head, though some people seem more affected than others.

OOC: This part of the plot is completely opt-in. Whatever characters are feeling will be heightened and strengthened and their impulse control lowered. Make sure to get ooc permission for any stabby action of comparable deeds, and keep in mind that non-con is prohibited in game.

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0 0 4 » AFTERMATH


After 168 hours, the music stops. Whatever was in the water and the food is gone again, meaning characters may never know it was there in the first place. After all, some of the effects of it could have been down to the sleep deprivation as well…

Still, there’s something off about the whole thing. It might seem like someone is watching them. Toying with them. But surely that’s just paranoia, right?

In the aftermath of sleep deprivation and poor impulse control, characters might want to get some sleep or try to mend those relationships that were damaged by careless words or people getting creative with the cutlery.

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morphogenia: (our hearts will always be together)

first few hours

[personal profile] morphogenia 2018-07-04 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
[Kamala is dancing and no one is surprised. She's young and everything seems kind of miserable a lot of time on account of the whole kidnapping thing. Why shouldn't she dance? When she goes to take a break and drink some water, Alex is around. She beams at his question.] It's totally a real party! Alex, we need to enjoy this moment for everything it's worth. We're getting actual music. Isn't it awesome?!
donkeyballs: (grinnin)

[personal profile] donkeyballs 2018-07-04 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
[ It's honestly heartwarming to see, and Alex finds himself smiling, wide and fond, even before she comes over and he makes his comment.]

It's pretty somethin', alright. [ He can admit that much. ] You never told me you were that good a dancer, sport. You're gonna have to teach me a few tricks.
morphogenia: (I'll always be at your side)

[personal profile] morphogenia 2018-07-04 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
[Kamala reddens, but she's clearly flattered. That's high praise!!!] Heh! You've clearly never been to a Pakistani wedding. We totally throw down with the best of them. If we get a song that has half the energy of a song in Urdu, I'll teach you the best moves so you can impress everyone on Mars or wherever you're heading next. I mean sticking together isn't just for the sad stuff, right? I have to make you look cool too.
donkeyballs: (smiling quietly)

[personal profile] donkeyballs 2018-07-04 01:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[ So you can impress everyone on Mars, she says, and his smile widens out of fondness, turning a little wistful at the same time. He was pretty sure he'd have to do a hell of a lot more than that, to mend things back on Mars. But she doesn't need to know an old man's grief, so instead he says: ]

I think I can hold my own pretty well, but I ain't gonna turn down a lesson. The weddin's I'm used to tend to be an - ah - eclectic mix.
morphogenia: (do you like to be praised by)

[personal profile] morphogenia 2018-07-05 05:30 am (UTC)(link)
[Kamala stares at him for a beat. It's probably not for the reason most would think.] Okay I give up since there's no Google here. What's eclectic?
donkeyballs: (soft smile)

[personal profile] donkeyballs 2018-07-05 12:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He has no idea who or what a Google is, but the question is exceedingly charming anyway. ]

It means a pretty wide and out-there mix of a buncha things. Lots of different people colonized Mars and their traditions all just sorta got mixed in - it ain't like the weddin's on earth that have a set tradition goin' back for hundreds of years.
morphogenia: (like the roses whirling in freedom)

[personal profile] morphogenia 2018-07-06 09:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[Her eyes light up as she pictures it in her head.] Oh wow! That's so awesome though! It actually sounds a lot like living in the U.S. to be honest, but cooler because you're on Mars! That's a real thing!

[She giggles because no that hasn't stopped being so fantastic to her. That is saying a lot since she's watched a woman with glowing fists fight mysterious threats above the city before.] I hope when this is all over we'll figure out how to see each other's... I don't know. Universes? Because yours sounds so great. Plus Joe totally needs to see the sky over Pakistan. He'll appreciate it.
donkeyballs: (i'm thinkin')

[personal profile] donkeyballs 2018-07-12 04:24 am (UTC)(link)
Joe? [ It takes him a minute -- ] Oh, you mean Miller?

Well, damn. It'd probably blow his mind. Mine, too, if I'm honest. Gettin' to see a sky like that at all.

But you'd be welcome to fly with us any time, Darlin'. Though I can't say it's all that safe, back where we're from. We're kinda in the middle of a shootin' war.
morphogenia: (your uniqueness into strength)

[personal profile] morphogenia 2018-07-13 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
That's the one! He said I could call him Joe. [She sounds so proud of that fact.] But, okay that settles it. You're both invited! And I'll totally accept your invitation after I finish high school. No offense, but nothing is more powerful than two parents who hear their beta isn't graduating high school because she's going to end up in a middle of a shooting war. They'd totally destroy you guys.
donkeyballs: (grinnin)

[personal profile] donkeyballs 2018-07-21 07:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He smiled, warm and fond and amused. ]

Well, now, we can't be havin' that, no.

Though now that I think about it - you really should be studyin', huh? Even here.
morphogenia: (of something like that!)

[personal profile] morphogenia 2018-07-22 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
Uh.... yeah, but there are no teachers here? Unless they're doing a great job of hiding from me. [She blushes because aside from when it gets in the way of being a superhero? Kamala loves going to class.] I'm kind of one of those weirdos who actually likes school. I'd totally go if we had one.
donkeyballs: (tuggin my beard)

[personal profile] donkeyballs 2018-07-26 10:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Alex leaned back, humming thoughtfully. ]

Well, I don't see why we can't keep teachin' you. Think there's a more around your age too, right? I could probably teach you physics - maybe flyin' if we find a simulator or a ship sometime.

Prax'd probably be able to teach you biology. We could probably find a few others to help out, too.

No reason for you to not get an education, even here, right?
morphogenia: (like the roses whirling in freedom)

[personal profile] morphogenia 2018-07-28 05:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Really?! [She doesn't even conceal how happy that makes her. She will be That Guy.] That would be totally awesome! I'd love to learn anything you guys are willing to teach me.
donkeyballs: (grinnin)

[personal profile] donkeyballs 2018-08-06 08:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[ A smile spread across his lips, warm and fond, making his eyes crinkle. ]

Yeah, hell, I don't see why not. Better than nothin', right? Might even be there's a few actual teachers somewhere on this bucket. Maybe we can get 'em to poke their heads out.
morphogenia: (like the roses whirling in freedom)

[personal profile] morphogenia 2018-08-09 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
Eee! I can't wait! [She's definitely too excited about this before she has to remind herself what she's actually supposed to be doing.] But, first awesome dance party! Being responsible comes later! Keep me posted, Alex!

[Kamala is off to the dance floor... or what passes for one at least.]