MarinaNova Asylum

[Apartments. Which apartment? Who knows. | Action | Open]

[You're in your bed, wrapped up in your sheets like a toasty warm cinnamon roll. Maybe your dreams are great, maybe they're not. Maybe you're wearing bright yellow Pikachuggachoo pajama pants, maybe you're one of those warrior types that likes to sleep in armor.

Either way, you might get a rude awakening when one Eren Yeager, newly inducted into the prison of virtual reality, decides he's tired beyond belief and has decided to just plop face-first onto the nearest bed from the door, in a room some random passerby directed him and Levi to. The very same bed that you're imitating a burrito in. Surprise!

How did they get into your room? Good question, and probably not one that former underworld thug leader Levi will ever answer.

Or.

You're in your bed, wrapped up in your sheets like a toasty warm cinnamon roll. Maybe your dreams suck, maybe that cat you've been chasing in your dream has finally deigned to acknowledge your existence. Either way, you'll wake up refreshed to the non-existent sounds of birds chirping, only to find one strange brunet guy snoring away in the bed next to yours, while the other, much much shorter one, is furiously sanitizing your door jamb.

Dear lord is it filthy. When was the last time you even swiped at it with a tissue?

Hello. Nice to meet you. Either these two interlopers are your new roommates, or some jerk out in the common rooms decided to play a prank on them. Either way, they're your problem now.]

[Dining Room | Action/Video | Open]

[An hour later, Eren's blearily blinking down at his potatoes and bread, chewing slowly as Levi drinks a cup of tea beside him. He's fiddling with the communicator in his other hand, sending random transmissions of the table, people's legs, Eren's crotch, etc, in a broadcast to the prisoners of the asylum.]

((ooc: Joint intro! Let us know if you want Levi, Eren, or both to respond to your character. If you pick Eren for the video, just assume Levi was playing with Eren's communicator.))

[Pucker up, inmates! It's that day again—your favorite prison holiday! And, of course, the wardens provided lip balm stations for your convenience.

(OOC: Mistletoe Bot INFO)

[As disconcerting as yesterday was, it's a new day and there's no reason for Sam not to have class. Besides, Quinn's mixed holiday party a few days ago gave him an idea for a topic or at least the case study. Which he has been having on schedule whether I post or not and which everyone is welcome to attend and would know about because of mail and the welcome basket and what not.

( Paranormal Studies Class )

[Everything may be a bit topsy turvy today. Maybe you lost your head. Maybe you lost everything else. Or maybe you're perfectly you and it's just your friends and neighbors who don't make any sense.

Good luck going out and about to figure out your new surroundings.]

(MIND/BODY SWAP EVENT INFO)

[ Yen knows she could easily just lay silent in this random empty apartment (thanks for that, doors) for days and not raise any suspicion, but after a sense of being... "alone," for "so long," she feels a need for companionship. ]

[ She is holding the communicator as she lays in bed, face sunk sideways against a pillow. She is wearing normal clothing, like she fell into bed and hasn't moved. Because she hasn't. And she doesn't look or sound as she usually does—very subdued, even as she pushes a smile on her face. ]

So, eh...

Is anyone awake? I'm-

[ The half-there smile fades entirely, leaving her confused and unsure. ]

I'm not even certain what I need right now. Sorry for the peculiarity.


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((OOC: Yen has been canon updated! This Warrior of Light now has memories of the main scenario of 3.0, Heavensward.))

Good morning, inmates. Today is day [ 352 ] of the first generation. The weather scheduled for today is [ sunny and warm ].

We are currently experiencing some [ spacial anomalies ]. Please be mindful of these as you go about your day. Your well-being is important to us.


Have a nice day.

[ And like always, we end this message with a jaunty tune! You're welcome. ]

(OOC: EVENT INFO!
Kiosk requests will be handled by Conscienti unless otherwise requested! Warden request post is HERE for your convenience! Mail submissions go here! )

[He hit the private button. He totally did. It wasn't like it was the map button and he didn't notice. Not that it matters since his message is entirely innocent anyway.]

Hey, Nico, want to do things with me in the snow?

[You have a lot of baggage for your stay. Not the kind you stuff free robes and toiletries into. No, the kind of baggage that helps drive the sort of scenarios you experience. Your fears and your hang ups. Or maybe not everything is about you after all and you have a perfectly random, horrific time. Either way, the adventure starts now. Ring the bell for service.]

OOC: Haunted Hotel Info/Plotting

[Video | Private to everyone excluding Kitty the elder]

[The video goes out in the morning, before all the therapy and inevitable drama. Ianto looks predictably business-like even for this message.]

Hello. I know it seems like it's shaping up to be a busy day this morning but it's also Kitty's birthday. We'll be hosting a party in our flat this evening if anyone would like to stop by. It's a surprise, so please try not to utterly ruin that aspect for her in the few hours between now and then.

[Open Action]

[Fastforward to evening and party time. Somehow Ianto has found the time between therapy sessions to get the apartment he and Jack share tastefully decorated and throw together some food and, of course, coffee. He's not sure how many people will be feeling up to this after spending the day talking about their problems but even if no one attends he suspects she'll still appreciate the gesture. He's told Kitty to come over for drinks and talking, conveniently leaving out the bit where people are going to jump out and yell surprise when she arrives.]

[You'll find the Murderers Anonymous group in one of the rooms at the Education Center. Snacks and drinks are provided. Chairs are set up in a circle in the center of the room. The door will be kept shut for privacy.]

[Paper and pencils and materials are provided on tables throughout the room. Feel free to move around.]

Warm Up
- How do you feel today? Circle all that apply. Why do you feel the way you do? Pick some other other emotions on the chart and discuss those. ("I feel angry when...", "It makes me happy when...")

Activities
- Fold a piece of paper in half. On one side, draw a representation of the part of you that is dangerous, violent, or evil. On the other side, draw a representation of the part of you that is kind, nurturing, and good. Share the result. Explain why you drew what you did and how you feel about each aspect of yourself.
- Silhouette Collage - Make a silhouette of yourself and fill your head with whatever is going on in your brain. What do you think about? What do you like? Dreams. Fears. Hopes.

Exercise
- Write your own eulogy. What would you want to read at your funeral if you were to die tomorrow?
- Write a eulogy for someone who has died/could have died as a result of your actions.

Discussion
- Discuss this paraphrased quote from Elie Wiesel: "Violence is a form of communication for a person who fails to find words." What are you trying to communicate?
- What are your views of death and the afterlife? What happens to us after we die?
- Do you have any regrets? Things you would take back, do again differently...
- Do you feel murder is justifiable? Explain your position.

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((OOC: Feel free to add in your own activities or prompts! Info.))

[The Post-Traumatic Stress Group is being held in Trois Park—a particularly relaxing corner of the park has been outfitted with comfortable seats arranged in a circle, with hot soothing drinks and filling comfort snacks right on hand. There are also pillows and weighted blankets. Very soft and slow harp music plucks away from somewhere.]

[After characters are invited to introduce themselves and then to spend 5 minutes doing a focused breathing exercise, there are a variety of activities in store for those attending the group. Everyone is strongly encouraged to share their work.]

Journaling
There are personalized journals with the names of all mandatory attendees on them, but there are unlabeled extras. Inside each one are pages with writing prompts and blanks for free journaling. Prompts include...
— How are you feeling right now? How would you like to feel?
— Do you have nightmares about the event? Are they the same as your memories, or different? Compare any differences and consider why they may be that way.
— Write as much about the traumatic event(s) as you can. Use as much or as little space as you wish.
— Identify what triggers the worst reactions to your trauma. How do you cope? Do you think your coping techniques are healthy or unhealthy? How can you change them for the better?

Art Therapy
There is a list of prompts including the following...
— Draw or paint a scene that gives you peace. Feel free to be as specific or vague as you wish.
— Using the craft supplies, put your feelings into a tangible form and explain the symbolism you've chosen to the group.
— Attempt to express the trauma or a great fear you have because of it. Draw, paint, sculpt, create a diorama.
— Draw or paint a portrait of yourself, emphasizing your good traits.

Partner Discussion
Settle in with your choice of comfort foods/blankets to chat. Everyone is given topics to discuss, including...
— Is it easy or hard to talk about what happened to you? Why?
— Do you blame yourself or feel guilt? Explain why.
— Do you have anyone who you can talk to about it? Help each other identify possible allies in your life or within the group.
— Discuss any topics or situations you usually avoid, and why.

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((OOC: You're absolutely welcome to come up with your own prompts and ideas, too! These are just meant as a starting point. Jump in and have fun!))

[ Audio ]

Hi again!
I’ve already explored most of the prison and it’s only been two---[pause, give him a second]-three days? It’s not as big as I thought but easy enough to get around. I also managed to find a decent fishing rod thanks to you, Yen, but it doesn’t quite have the same feeling as the one I’m use to. But it’s still better than nothing!


I wanted to ask! If I break something at Athletic Complex or anywhere else...would that count as property damage? That’s one of the reasons I got sent here so I don’t want to get in trouble. [For now anyway. He laughs sheepishly.]
If I punch too hard, I think I'll break the equipment, even if it's made for punching!

Oh!
Harukkaaaaaaaaa! [Because cheerfully yelling someone’s name over open comm makes them more likely to hear you...]
Thanks for the advice. The beach is really nice and the apartment I found is great!

( Action )

[Yen begins this message by dramatically closing a book. It is very practiced and carefully centered, the book taking up most of the frame, so it is pretty obvious she is doing it for effect.]

[She leans down into view, resting her head on her hands. She grins extra-wide, and she speaks in a force-hushed tone, as though she's giddy but sleepy and she can't tolerate her own rowdy noise. Never mind that it's noon.]

Helloooooo.

It has been brought to my attention that I have been... hm. [Directionless and forcefully pulled out of it with news of dead friends.] Unmotivated.

My fault completely; it's been a culture shock. What's a certified, seasoned adventurer to do, when there's nowhere to explore, no monsters to slay, no bandit-filled roads through which I must escort merchants?

I'll tell you what I've decided to do: everything.

[Yen twines her fingers together so she can rest her chin on that, but it is not as smooth a gesture as she's hoping, and she has to wriggle around to sit straight again.]

Need you a volunteer for an organization or event? I'm your woman. Shall I teach a seminar or class? I'm prepared. Looking for a helping hand around your shop, to run your errands, or to clean your home? It's me.

You need only call Yen Quryoja. [She twitches a thumb to try and indicate herself, but she's still leaning on her twined fingers, so it may not exactly look right.]

No task too grand or too menial! I've expertise in everything from transporting manure, to dealing with gods, to massaging strange old men with salamander oil.

And I am open for business.

[ The voice message was not long, and the voice of the young man who made it was soft but steady. ]

Hi. I've been here since yesterday, and I was wondering what places people like for exercising? I'll take any sort of suggestion, I'm just used to quite a bit of physical activity and wouldn't want to get... flabby.

[ There may or may not have been a hint of a smile with that last word. But no more than a hint. Then even that is gone with the quiet addition, ]

My name is Suzaku Kururugi, if you need to get in touch with me about it.

[For paying attention, they will note that he has pointed ears protruding from his head. They aren't large by his people's standards, but they are certainly obvious.]

I am ambivalent about being here. I suppose I would not usually make such an announcement to a crowd of strangers, but we are all in this together. And from what I understand about this place is that it barely qualifies as a prison. We are held here indefinitely and cannot see anyone we knew. It is something of a Godless afterlife, then.

[he rubs his neck. He looks tired and uncomfortable.]

I hadn't considered what I would do with so much free time, to be honest. Flitting day dreams here and there, but I was always snapped out of it ere long. Always something more important to do!

Goodness me, where are my manners? My name is Haurchefant de Fortemps. Pleased to meet you.

( Action. )

Good morning, inmates. Today is day [ 336 ] of the first generation. The weather scheduled for today is [ warm and sunny ].

The excess unprocessed inmates have now been [ removed ]. We apologize for the inconvenience.

New inmates will be arriving in the facility shortly. Please be aware of this disturbance as you go about your day and help them get started on their [ rehabilitation ]. We value your cooperation.

Have a nice day.

[ And like always, we end this message with a jaunty tune! You're welcome. ]

(OOC: Kiosk requests will be handled by Conscienti unless otherwise requested! Warden request post is HERE for your convenience! Mail submissions go here! )

[ Crazy locations and crazy circumstances have become pretty par for the course, so while Johnny probably should have been more worried, he isn’t. He’s always been a roll with the punches kind of guy anyway.

When he talks, he doesn’t know who the hell is supposed to hear him. The Boss? Or Kinzie, maybe -- she’s good with that virtual shit. ] That murder count ain’t right. Some of those are under appeal. [ He can’t be convicted for that, right? There’s some kind of law against it or whatever; he’d only been half-listening to his lawyer back when he’d been in prison the first time. Clearly, the actual point of the Asylum has gone over his head. ]

And I’m not feelin’ the jumpsuit. Orange isn’t really my color.

Welcome to... Marina Nova?

No, no... that doesn't sound good. We should come up with a better name for this place. And more blood! How can you get anything done when there's so little blood and viscera on the walls? There are so many improvements that could be done for this place! If we all just pull together, I bet we could triple our productivity this week!

[ He sounds gleeful and not in a good way. ]

Anyway... my name is Kevin and I'm so excited to be here! I bet we'll all become the best of friends, working hard together, believing in a smiling God... it's only a matter of time before Strex buys this place — if they haven't already! Things can change so fast.

Things change so fast.

Tell me about your day, Marina Nova. Are you productive? Isn't it a wonderful day?

[ Chuck hadn't anticipated all these people showing up on the day of the grand re-opening, but there's food and drink a-plenty and what's a few more guests, really?

The Daffodil Dive, once known as the infamous Devil's Compass, has seen a deep scrub and a fresh coat of paint, warm and inviting in yellow and orange, with the occasional friendly skull painted on the walls and bar. There's flowers and fragrant herbs in pots and vases, adorning the tables or filling up dark corners. Lit candles illuminate the room, with plenty of food laid out a couple of the tables — pies (savoury and sweet) and cupcakes, fresh fruit and vegetables, little hors d'oeuvres, more elaborate dishes courtesy of Piper and Sizzle and Sear. The bar will be open, champagne glasses already filled with bubblies both alcoholic and non.

Come! Enjoy your time in prison! ]

((ooc: Official reopening party log of the Daffodil Dive! 4th wallers and regulars equally welcome! Please feel free to assume invitations have been scattered around the dome. ))

[ Facilier did not enjoy being accused of murder, he really didn’t. And as such he has spent the morning at home but now he has decided to do something about all of this and that is why you can all see him on the video. He is quite huffy and has a sarcastic sneer as he speaks.]

Well isn’t this the cat´s meow and a kick in the can? I have never snuffed anyone in my life. [ He looks both sad, apologetic and angry.] The big cheese in this joint is using me like some kind of fall guy.

No, listen. Piper, listen to me… no one was in their right mind yesterday. You and Sam thought you were married… I would never do something like that, I wouldn’t! [Unless you have a huge amount of money and a daughter that would inherit everything and was at a marriageable age.] Y´all have to believe me, I might be a common poor sinner but I ain’t no killer.