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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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artisticliberty: pixiv id: 1562684 (campbell's soup cans)

[personal profile] artisticliberty 2018-07-04 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[yusuke thinks]

Could it be that you're lovers?
motorcycle_noises: Canon; Blush (Where the faces are so cold)

[personal profile] motorcycle_noises 2018-07-04 08:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Tatsuya's face turns a brilliant shade of red, one that might rival the motorcycle leathers he would be wearing if it weren't for these jumpsuits they all wake up in. ]

He's...! We're.... You could say that.... Yeah.
artisticliberty: <user name="byob"> ; pixiv id: 3182498 (composition vii)

/2

[personal profile] artisticliberty 2018-07-04 08:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[sighs]

I thought I was reading the atmosphere between you two correctly, but once again, it seems I've misinterpreted--
artisticliberty: pixiv id: 1562684 (the starry night)

[personal profile] artisticliberty 2018-07-04 08:59 pm (UTC)(link)
--you are? I was right?

[I WAS RIGHT????]
motorcycle_noises: Fanart; Smile; Fond (Here is my reply:)

[personal profile] motorcycle_noises 2018-07-04 09:03 pm (UTC)(link)
We haven't really been dating all that long, but... You're right.

[ And all that tension and sadness seems to shift for a moment, a fond expression once again gracing his face. His eyes soften, a small smile floats on his face. ]
artisticliberty: pixiv id: 1562684 (ten studies in female physiognomy)

[personal profile] artisticliberty 2018-07-04 09:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[yusuke just LIGHTS UP and he leans in to study tatsuya's face]

That expression... the joy, the love written on your face... it's exquisite! I must capture it on canvas!

[you don't even have a sketchbook yet yusuke, why,]
motorcycle_noises: Canon; Surprise (All you do is think)

[personal profile] motorcycle_noises 2018-07-04 09:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Tatsuya gives Yusuke a wide-eyed, startled look. ]

On... canvas?
artisticliberty: pixiv id: 1562684 please do not take! (the child's bath)

[personal profile] artisticliberty 2018-07-04 09:12 pm (UTC)(link)
When I can obtain one. I don't know when that will be, but I will search every inch of this station to find one. I would be satisfied with a sketchbook and a good set of drawing utensils... for now.
motorcycle_noises: Fanart; Neutral; Listening (I realize it's a surprise)

[personal profile] motorcycle_noises 2018-07-04 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
So you're an artist, then?

[ There's an interested lilt to his tone— he really is curious, and the fact that it helps distract from more depressing topics helps. ]
artisticliberty: pixiv id: 1562684 (the garden of earthly delights)

[personal profile] artisticliberty 2018-07-04 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, I am. I employ a number of mediums, but my preferred one is painting with oils and acrylics.

[he puffs up a lil, proud]
motorcycle_noises: Fanart; Lighter; Neutral (And the people bowed and prayed)

[personal profile] motorcycle_noises 2018-07-04 09:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He looks so happy. It's nice. ]

If you find what you need, I'd love to see your work sometime.
artisticliberty: pixiv id: 1562684 (portrait of dora maar)

[personal profile] artisticliberty 2018-07-05 02:36 am (UTC)(link)
[chuckles]

I can guarantee you will, if you'll agree to pose for me.
motorcycle_noises: Canon; Surprise (All you do is think)

[personal profile] motorcycle_noises 2018-07-05 02:55 am (UTC)(link)
Pose for you?

[ He looks startled for a moment, but then he nods. ]

Sure, I can do that.
artisticliberty: pixiv id: 1562684 (ten studies in female physiognomy)

[personal profile] artisticliberty 2018-07-05 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
Truly? You will? Do you think Kurosu would agree, too?

[he's already planning out a composition in his head, oh boy oh boy oh boy]
motorcycle_noises: Fanart; Neutral-Uncertain (You might just catch my eye)

[personal profile] motorcycle_noises 2018-07-05 04:36 am (UTC)(link)
[ Tatsuya hesitates. ]

I would... rather not speak on Jun's behalf as far as that goes...

[ He's honestly thinking "probably not," but Jun could surprise him and say yes. ]
artisticliberty: pixiv id: 1562684 (the garden of earthly delights)

[personal profile] artisticliberty 2018-07-05 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
Very well, I will ask him myself. Regardless of his decision, I will gladly draw you once I have the proper materials.
motorcycle_noises: Fanart; Neutral; Confident (There's a room)

[personal profile] motorcycle_noises 2018-07-05 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
Good luck in your quest to find them.

[ He really does mean this as encouragement. ]