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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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pampa: (091)

[personal profile] pampa 2018-07-07 04:44 am (UTC)(link)
[ she opens the door and he slips unceremoniously inside with a tray. her protein bar and water is there along with an identical meal for himself plus that gross milky osteo-drink he gets out of the replicators. ]

Hi. [ he says with a lift of his eyebrow, taking in her appearance and cataloging it without having to consider why. he looks worse - much worse - often so the one time he has it together he's not going to judge someone else for falling apart. especially not a kid after the ordeal they just went through.

joe moves to sit on the floor crosslegged and sets the tray down as he waits for her to join him. ]
morphogenia: (the rain stopped)

[personal profile] morphogenia 2018-07-09 05:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[Kamala goes to sit next to him, mirroring his pose by crossing her legs as well. She very carefully looks over his appearance. She's pleasantly surprised he's doing okay. She ignores the instinct to grab everything and immediately shove it in her mouth when she looks at what he's brought. She starts off with baby sips of the water he brought instead. It may actually feel like the hardest thing she's ever done. God she hates her stupid healing ability sometimes.]

I'm glad you're not a walking bruise. I gotta admit I was kind of worried someone would pick a dumb fight with you about like your hat or something. They've been really testy.
Edited 2018-07-09 17:27 (UTC)
pampa: (080)

[personal profile] pampa 2018-07-09 05:31 pm (UTC)(link)
What's wrong with my hat? [ he challenges while sipping at his milk. but no he gets her drift, it's a lame joke. ] It seems like most everyone's moved on from asshole mode into fucking tired mode anyway.
morphogenia: (I won't forget myself anymore)

[personal profile] morphogenia 2018-07-10 06:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[That lame joke wins a smile. Kamala actually thinks he's the one guy who doesn't look creepy in that hat. That's probably an 21st century Earth thing so she keeps it to herself.] I guess we all basically went through our Terrible Twos all over again then, huh?
pampa: (009)

[personal profile] pampa 2018-07-14 06:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Something like that. [ and no the fedora thing is pretty universal kamala. ] If you were uh- too scared to go out you could've called me. I would've gotten here sooner.
morphogenia: (I'm sure you will fight again)

[personal profile] morphogenia 2018-07-14 11:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[Wow the end of her braid got really interesting all the sudden. Kamala picks at it until she works up the nerve to reply.] I don't want to be a burden. I don't like the idea of asking you to put yourself in danger because I'm scared of everyone we live with either.
pampa: (032)

[personal profile] pampa 2018-07-16 06:13 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd be in danger either way. [ danger is his middle name!!!! actually he wishes. aloisius is a shit middle name. ] At least this way I'm helping you.
morphogenia: (answering everyone's expectations)

[personal profile] morphogenia 2018-07-16 11:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[Kamala really thinks he means that. She stares over at him with those big brown eyes and tries not to sound too eager.] Would it really not bother you? I mean if I ever feel like I'm really overwhelmed and need help, do you really not mind giving it?
pampa: (to rouse her into laughter)

[personal profile] pampa 2018-07-16 11:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[ his eyes narrow, settling on her face seriously. ] Do I look like a guy to offer something he won't make good on?
morphogenia: (we are all buildings)

[personal profile] morphogenia 2018-07-16 11:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[Kamala really looks at him for once instead of handing out blind trust as usual. She doesn't think her faith is misplaced for a second.] No, I think you're exactly the kind of person who says what they mean. You wouldn't let me down.

[She stares ahead at the wall. She shouldn't say anything, but it would suck if he thought that this was coming from a lack of faith in him. As far as Kamala is concerned, Joe is pretty reliable. She's the one who sucks.] Whenever I see other people who look like they're close to my age, none of them seem even a little bothered about being taken away from their home and families. The act like they're adults already and I just wonder what's wrong with me. Why can't I be as strong as them? Why is this so much harder for me?
pampa: (092)

[personal profile] pampa 2018-07-16 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[ here's the thing about miller: he usually isn't great at feelings. but this? this is his wheelhouse. he scoots just a little closer and clears his throat. he didn't think she wouldn't believe him, but it's just his nature to question everything. ]

It's not what's wrong with you, kid. It's what's wrong with them. I was an orphan, you know, never knew my parents - if I had any. A lot of the kids on this station are like that. Or they've been away from their family long enough that it doesn't matter anymore. There's nothing wrong with missing people. It's a good motivator, if nothin' else.
morphogenia: (All the kids said)

[personal profile] morphogenia 2018-07-17 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
[She feels sorry for Miller unsurprisingly. Kamala keeps it to herself if only because at his age she can't imagine it hurts all that much anymore. He's clearly opened her eyes to something.] I... actually never thought of it like that. That makes a lot of sense actually. If my friend Bruno were here, he'd probably act the same as them. The only parents he would really have to miss are mine.

[Even though he loves his grandparents and brother, Kamala can't pretend Bruno hasn't been taking care of them while the Khans take care of him since the day they met. She exhales audibly because that actually is a huge burden off her mind.] Thanks, Joe.
pampa: (042)

[personal profile] pampa 2018-07-17 12:15 am (UTC)(link)
[ he shrugs one shoulder vaguely, taking a bite of his protein bar. ] It's what I'm here for.