MarinaNova Asylum

[Here. Have a very excited M'gann. She's practically bouncing up and down, barely able to contain her excitement]

I can't believe it! I don't know how it ended up here or who put in my room, but I love it!

[She holds up a video that has a very clear label. "Hello Megan"]

Now I just need to find a device to play it on. But I have it!

[Wally found himself browsing through the costume selections at the stores despite whatever misgivings he had about what the Wardens have planned for tomorrow. It wouldn't hurt to be prepared just in case it's not something diabolical. At some point during his search for the perfect costume, he stumbled across this gem and just had to try it on. While there's some noticeable differences between the costume and his best friend's superhero uniform back home, there's a few obvious similarities as well.

Wanting to share his discovery with the one person in the dome who would truly appreciate the humor in it, he activates the video function on his communicator but forgets to use the private setting in his excitement so the whole dome gets to witness him wearing this ridiculous thing.]

Hey, Megs. What do you think?

[Smiling, he places his hands on his hips and puffs out his chest a bit in an attempt to imitate the classic superhero pose. Man, if only the others were here to see this.]

The shorts are a little uncomfortable but I think I got the legs to pull it off. [He glances down and everyone gets a good look at the legs in question. He really hadn't expected the shorts of the costume to be so...short.] I bet Rob wouldn't be feeling so whelmed right now.

[The video feed turns on to reveal Wally sitting in a booth at what appears to be a restaurant. It probably looks like that since The Rusty Spoon happens to be just that. On the table in front of him, there's an assortment of food laid out that one usually associates with breakfast: pancakes, waffles, bacon, sausage, french toast, and eggs among them. People might think it would be impossible for a single person to eat all of it, but not everyone has been blessed or cursed— depending on how someone wanted to look at it—with the super-fast metabolism that he has.]

Okay, maybe it's just me, but there seems to be a lot more people here today than there was yesterday. [Which is strange since today isn't a newbie day.] And I'm guessin' the wardens going all quiet on us too isn't just a big coincidence.

[He jabs a pancake with his fork and stuffs it into his mouth. Watching him devour an entire pancake probably isn't a pretty sight, but on the bright side, at least he waits until he swallows before he speaks again.]

So has something like this happened before? Because if it has, I would really like to know what I'm dealing with here. [Is it temporary? Are the people staying? Should he be preparing for the end of the dome as they know it?]

((ooc: If anyone prefers action, feel free to encounter him at the restaurant while he eats.))

[Kitty, or someone who looked a lot like her, was exploring the dome cautiously. Mostly staying near Sector 0 and attempting to figure out how to get up on top of that island for a better view. Wanna offer help?]

[The change in who Euphie is today comes down to one little sentence. Instead of being accidentally geassed (compelled) to "kill all the Japanese" it was to "kiss everyone you see." It's much better than being murderous and she's made peace with it, but it does have it's own troubles—chapped lips, embarrassing encounters, and of course, consent since she can't actually let someone choose not to kiss her. RESISTANCE IS FUTILE! YOU WILL BE KISSED!

But once the peck is in place it doesn't have to be renewed until she sees them again. It's just very stressful to see someone on the network and then have to track them down or run into a large crowd. But the prison has been a pretty easy going place for this one little quirk of hers...as far as she knows. So, she doesn't mind going out for a day of enjoyment and chores stopping by the store, spending time on the beach, playing with the animals at the pet cafe, or taking care of business at the educational center and all points in between!]

[An irate-looking teenage boy with red hair is still wearing the orange prison uniform that one gets upon arrival when he appears on the network. It's not because he finds the look appealing, he just hasn't had the opportunity to find a change of clothes for reasons that will be explained shortly.]

Okay, I bet you guys think you're being real funny here. I mean, do you really expect me to believe that I've been brought here because I'm a criminal? I help people! That's, like, as far away from being a criminal as someone could be! You guys are going to be so sorry when the Justice Le--

[Wally clamps his mouth shut, not wanting to give too much away since he doesn't know who all might be listening.]

Can someone at least get me off this dang floating island!? [He sighs, looking more than a little dejected all of a sudden.] I need something to eat.

[This group therapy session takes place in an appropriately-sized study room in the Education Center. There is one large oval table for everyone to sit at, and a smaller snack table off at the side.]

[The session is divided into two parts.]

PART ONE: Mourning Yourself
Discussion
— Did you harbor any regrets before your death? And if so, is there anything you can do for them with your newfound time?
— Do you know how you died? How did you learn? Did you arrive near-death, or did you hear about it from a friend? How do you feel about the particular details of it?
— Who or what killed you? Have you forgiven it or them? Why or why not?
— Is there anything you wish you could change? Why? Discuss.

Activities
— Write your own obituary or eulogy. Once you've read it out loud, you'll be invited to burn it with a bot-offered candle. (The bot will not hand over the candle.)
— Picture yourself attending your own funeral. When it's your turn to pay your respects to yourself, what would you say? What thoughts occur to you?
— Write a letter to at least one of your loved ones. What would you say about your death to them?

[After this, there is a break. Coffee and tea are provided, along with both savory and sweet snacks. You're still not allowed to leave, though.]

PART TWO: Moving Forward
Discussion
— What dreams and hobbies did you have before? Can you pursue them now?
— Discuss what your previous goals were. What are similar things you can do to achieve them here?
— What kinds of relationships have you made, or would kinds would you like to have?

Activities
— Write down your plans for your future. Partner up and discuss them in-depth to flesh them out better.
— Come up with a daily routine, emphasizing your interests. Refer to others to help you find relevant resources or activities.
— Draw yourself 5, 10, or 25 years from now. Share it with a partner or the group.

-
((OOC: You're also welcome to come up with any of your own activities/therapeutic discussion topics! Everything offered here is just a starting point.))

[After she sees a certain someone else in red and yellow is here, Danica completely switches tactics from running around looking everywhere she can in the prison. She hits the closest clothing store and gets something--she can't help picking out a red hoodie, it's a comfort thing--and starts walking at a much slower pace. She wishes the rest of the League was here. But she finally decides to address the network because she still hasn't found anyone and maybe they'll answer if they see her.]

[Video]
So I know some of us aren't going to be sticking around, and I'm hoping that I'll be one of them because prison colors just aren't for me and I can only imagine how mad my parents are going to be with me for missing curfew. Which is illegal and another crime to add to the list. Prison is making me commit a crime as we speak, who knew? [Rambling, maybe she should stop.]

So right, to help pass a few hours and maybe speed up the hours, I plan to hang out at the arcade and beat as many games as I can. Anyone who wants to join me, come on. If not, I know I saw an ice cream shop. I will never turn down free ice cream, even in a prison, so join me if you want to see how fast I can get brain freeze.

[So someone may notice the girl with the wild hair slipping into the arcade for some fun. Anyone else in the building may get challenged to a game or two while she waits, but then it's off to The Chill for all the ice cream she can eat.]

[ Video, maybe not much before noon. ]

So. [ Neil was tossing a rubber duckie in one hand. ] If anyone's frustrated with these things yet, there's a shooting range that can use some variety of targets. If you come by and dump these things for me - or us - to shoot, you can stand by and watch them be destroyed, fair and square.

And by us I mean anyone who wants to be on the other side of things, feel free to join me. Artemis? Lyle? I'll be at the range.


[ Action: at the shooting range, well into the early evening. ]

[ Neil did head out directly for the location he had named, filling up a bag with duckies on his way. There, he'd be around, both to show off with easy cheer, and to talk shop with those who felt like it. Or work through challenges with them. That could also be fun.

He was fine. Not like he'd spent the day before trying to sort out through his own head when it came to memories and family losses or anything. Just. Fine.

Whoever showed up, they'd be greeted with a cheerful, ]

Yo!

[Have Euphie's smiling face on the screen. Kanji and I would like to invite you all to a picnic today! Of course we want to see all our family there, but friends and soon-to-be friends too. [That means strangers.]

You don't have to worry about bringing anything, but if you'd like to bring something extra to share or a game that would be fun or even just an extra blanket just in case that would always be welcome.

We'll be in Trois Park near the koi pond and fountain at noon today.

[There will already be some blankets laid out and pink picnic baskets with a variety of food—many of which have been prepared in extra cute ways like rice balls shaped like cats. You probably think this was mostly Euphie's doing, but it was mostly that boyfriend of hers, Kanji.]

(OOC: Mingle! Tag yourself in or hit up Euphie on video here or at the picnic here. Want to be a relation of Euphie's? Just let me know!)

[DAYTIME: Walking in a floral wonderland. Not to be confused with an actual wonderland. Completely different event. You could be anywhere and everywhere today and not escape the petals.

DANCE: The sector 2 garden is a little extra pleasant and inviting this evening. Gentle breeze, beautiful flowers, delicious hor d'oeuvres, sparkling punch, and music. And dry. Did we mention it's dry? Not a single flood as far as the eye can see. So, find someone and get out there and dance.]

(OOC: Event INFO. Feel free to have your mingle set up cover both aspects of the day.)

[ Perhaps you're a really strong swimmer. Perhaps you've found a canoe to paddle around in, unhooked a door to recreate the ending of Titanic. Perhaps breathing isn't a necessity for you. Perhaps you're already doomed to drown. Whichever your situation, there's one thing for certain.

The rain isn't stopping. ]


((ooc: EVENT POST! Remember that death is, if not permanent, still cause for a punishment! ))

[M'gann switches on her communicator video feed. She appears to be in her kitchen based on the appliances around her. Too bad those watching this can't see the yummy pies that are cooling off to the side]

I'm looking for a few taste-testers. I was browsing the market and came up with some ideas for pies and I'd like to get some opinions on them.

["Secret secrets are no fun, secret secrets hurt someone."

Today, secrets will be a little less secretive than usual.]

Okay, listen up. We have an abundance of pie and that means one thing as far as I'm concerned.

Wally West is challenging you to a pie-eating contest. [Except this blond is his girlfriend and not the actual Wally who was possibly not entirely consulted for the making of this declaration.]

I know we don't have any money in prison, but that doesn't mean we can't make some friendly wagers on the outcomes, right? Now, who wants to step up and take the challenge? Meet us in sector 0 at the picnic tables.

(OOC: Artemis and Wally will be responding to replies. Backdated to earlier in the day.)

[Nico doesn’t spend a lot of time looking in mirrors. That might be obvious by the way his hair is usually an unbrushed mess. He only sparingly glares at himself when he brushes his teeth in the morning. This morning is an exception. The him looking back appears heavier – his cheeks are round, the bags under his eyes are gone. His skin isn’t sickly and green tinged and leached of its color like his father’s – like it become after the Labyrinth and Tartarus and the jar. It’s a healthy olive complexion, like it had been when he was small. Everything about him looks healthy. Even his hair, curling in every direction. When the fuck did this happen?!

He’s in a bit of a daze as he wonders out of the apartment to find breakfast and go to work at the store. He might also be caught walking boxes from Sector 2 to his store in Sector 3 (over and over again). He might like some help with that, actually …Occasionally he’ll stop to gape at his reflection in windows and mirrors. Just … what?]

[Voice / Open]
[Normally when Artemis addresses the network she just goes video. Why not? Today, the why not is that when she went to the mirror and looked at herself it wasn't her looking back. It was Tigress. Sure, she was Tigress, but she looked different with the dark hair and different facial features, not to mention costume with the help of the charm Zatanna had made for her. She'd done it to go under cover as one of the bad guys. Or she would do it five years from now. The only reason she even knows about it is because of the day her memories fast forwarded themselves. Except she doesn't have any but the vaguest details about that so it couldn't have happened again, right? So, why was she seeing the wrong person when she looked at herself?]

That pearl thing. It's true. I mean, even if you don't think it's doing something to you, it probably is. I was kind of a jerk about some stuff and if I snapped at anyone you probably didn't deserve it. [No guarantees though.]

And Nico, I've got some stuff for your store. Lots of stuff. Actually, you should probably help carry it and bring some people to assist. [The hoarding is over!]

So, that's it I guess. [A pause.] Is everything...normal out there?

[Action / Open]
[If you live in or visit the apartments in sector 2 you can find Artemis in her apartment—and spilling into the hallway—trying to box up the stuff she over-collected while under the thrall of the green pearl.]

If anyone is getting rid of their pearls I'll take them.

[Someone's green greed pearl is making it hard to give it up even after hearing Sam's announcement. Besides, she's fine. There's nothing wrong with hers, right? Hoarding is normal and fun! The more pearls are better. She can give it up whenever she wants. She just doesn't want to!]

Hey. [Clearing his throat a little. He doesn't speak to everyone at once like this very often. But he's been working with Deanna to track this thing and now she's gone and he just needs to get the information out there even if he doesn't have all the details.] We have a situation. I've been talking to people and keeping an eye out and some of us are or have been affected by the pearls that were brought in from sector 6. [You know, by the green girl.]

I'm not sure exactly how they work, but they're amplifying or creating feelings in people. It could be anger or nothingness. [Those were a couple he was pretty certain about from Jack, Mal, and Korra.] But it could be more than that. It could be any emotion. [As far as he knows.]

If you have a pearl you need to get rid of it. [Driving this point home.]

If someone you know has a pearl don't touch it. It could transfer over to you. Just get them to...[yes, what? Put it in the trash] maybe just take them back to Sector 6 or call me and we'll talk about it. just don't keep it.

(OOC: Pearl info and plotting)

[ Career day has come to Marina and Sector 0 is abuzz with activity! Booths have been erected, some of them with information about the existing establishments, some of them empty for inmates to man if they feel like advertising their business and one dedicated to the process of starting something completely new. Each establishment comes with its own information poster about career opportunities, but they all follow the same basic principle:

Restaurants, bars and cafés — Waiter, dishwasher, cook, bartender, cleaning and maintenance staff.
Shops and stores — shop clerk, stock assistant, cleaning and maintenance staff.
Hospital — Cleaning and maintenance staff
Athletic Center — cleaning and maintenance staff. Cleaning staff for the horse stable need to be vetted before employed.
Prison maintenance — cleaning and maintenance staff, gardening.

While the career day is mostly geared towards commercial establishments, there's also space reserved for the school and defence force. Bots will be readily available to answer questions and streamline the application process for inmates that wish to take over or start a new establishment. ]

((ooc: The career day has begun! Mingle and be merry! More information can be found on the event post, which is also where you should direct your questions! ))