Event Nine.

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Thus, on Life’s gloomy sea, Heareth the marinere Voices sweet, from far and near, Ever singing in his ear, “Here is rest and peace for thee!”

t's a dark night, and the sounds of feet in the darkness are further dampened and hidden by even more magic, as they are lured away by the soft sounds of dreams that are too good to be true, leaving the Town much, much emptier than when it began. On one side, an island, and a ticking clock to a gruesome death. On the other, the slow realization that those bonds everyone has been forging might mean much, much more than they first thought. Welcome to Awash's ninth event log, everyone! Further information on this event can be found here at the OOC post. You are welcome to start your own posts or logs for this event as well. If there are any questions, please ask them here. Please be sure to very clearly mark where your characters are in your prompts, so people know which they can tag depending on which group they are in. Thank you!

Comments

[scooptimistic]

Sorry to make you have to keep carrying out the rescue duty, even though you've already found us.

[ She'd love to wreak havoc, but having her ability dampened isn't allowing for much. ]

But I'll stick with you, Minato-kun!

[messianic]

It's okay. That's what we're here for.

[A cheesy thumbs up for Maya!!]

For some reason, the Sirens thought we were all less tasty, so the least we can do is help this way too.

[scooptimistic]

Don't worry, Minato-kun. I'm sure you're delicious to someone.

[ very straight-faced and reassuring, no less. ]

[messianic]

[.....................]

Hm. Thanks. Please don't say anything like that again.

[scooptimistic]

I just didn't want you to feel bad!

[ WHY WOULD HE FEEL BAD ]

[messianic]

... Why... would I--

[...]

No, never mind. It doesn't really matter... thanks for trying to spare my feelings, Maya-san, but let's focus on getting out of here.

[scooptimistic]

Roger that! We're--

... Actually, will everyone be able to take the boats back? Is there enough room?

[messianic]

You're... not actually that far away here.

[It didn't actually take that long to sail here?]

So if we need to make multiple trips, it's not a big deal...we should probably take you guys off the island first with some guides, since the Sirens were after you all in particular.

[scooptimistic]

Maybe you should come with us. You weren't exactly all that steady.

[ poor Minato. Maya's looking more than a little concerned about him. ]

[messianic]

...Ah, well...that's...

[...]

That's just because you guys were missing, so I'm sure it'll get better now.

[scooptimistic]

... Are you feeling any better?

[ answer honestly. ]

[messianic]

..........

[> You get the feeling that if you don't answer honestly, you'll be in a world of trouble...]

... Not... yet. But I'm sure I will soon.

[scooptimistic]

... Yeah, then I think you should definitely come with us.

[ Just saying. Fight a couple of Sirens and take a nap, Minato. ]

[messianic]

I can't.

[Oh.]

A lot of my friends are here, and I can't leave while they're in danger. I might be sick and a little tired, but my powers work fine... I have to stay until I'm sure everyone is safe.

[scooptimistic]

[ ... She can't really say she didn't see this coming. ]

Make sure you're not fighting alone, got it?

[messianic]

[...Ah.

He nods firmly, offering her a small, grateful smile.]

Right. Thank you, Maya-san. [For understanding.]

For now, the boats are this way.

[scooptimistic]

... Right. I expect a full report later.

[ And off they go! ]