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The Mods of LifeAftr ([personal profile] lifeaftr_mods) wrote in [community profile] aftr_stories2017-09-19 09:00 pm

[MU] - SEPTEMBER STORYTELLING

The familiar sensation of not sitting quite within the realms of reality is what greets you when consciousness first strikes. Opening your eyes, you may be one of the plenty who find the large, imposing door before you familiar - then again, perhaps not.

Sitting on the door itself is a large bearded dragon. Introductions probably aren't necessary at this point.

"One would think a god would be more aware of new additions to their home - perhaps thousand year naps are counterproductive in that regard." They flex their claws against the stone, beaded eyes concentrated on your form. "A good sign, wouldn't you say? The answers we all seek may rest below this very island."

That said, the door itself remains closed.

"It will take me a little longer to give you all access; in the meantime, I will refill the mana pool located in these ruins. Come and go from this place as you please. And do mind the heat, won't you?"

With that much said, the dream warps, slowly settling into the warm light of a large campfire.



It is time, once more, for you to tell a story. The setting will be familiar for oldcomers, and newcomers will recognize it from the introduction they received in their dreams. This too is a dream, and the ink-black dark is illuminated only by the bonfire surrounded by log seats. And seated around the fire are your fellow islanders, many of whom doubtless know the drill by now.

One by one, you will each have the opportunity to share your stories, as stories possess a certain undeniable power. Newcomers can tell whatever tale they wish, but for those who have been in LifeAftr for at least one Storytelling, only stories of their time in LifeAftr will count down the road. The story need not be long, or conventional, or even verbal; as long as the Storyteller knows it has been told, it will qualify.

If you prefer to keep your mouth shut, that's always an option, though you're more liable to benefit if you do. Perhaps you'd rather not relive any of your history, varied and variegated as it must be. Or maybe you're something of a compulsive un-truther, prone to embellishments and long, fanciful tangents. As long as the core of the story is true to its spirit, you are free to spin your tale however you like.

So choose well.
aurabble: (the leader we never asked for)

[personal profile] aurabble 2017-09-21 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Are you some sort of academic or something?

[Did he lead a boring life and was that why he chose a legend? Jaune wasn't judging him, but it was an interesting choice for a story.

He didn't say anything, but he was relieved when Ardyn's attention was drawn to their surroundings.]


If we didn't have a choice, and this was all just some sort messed up game chosen by someone else, then what would be the point in any of it? Our choices are what make us the people we are.
scourgingstars: (i am so much older than i can take)

[personal profile] scourgingstars 2017-09-21 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, hardly. I am merely a politician with an abundance of spare time and a moderate interest in matters of myth and legend.

[this is, shockingly, not a lie.]

I suppose that theorizing over whether or not free will itself is merely a construct of the divine is rather overreaching my qualifications.
prettypurpleparlor: I'm sure you must be weary (Who sleep upon your bed)

[personal profile] prettypurpleparlor 2017-09-21 08:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[Muffet gives him a sad and gentle smile, sympathizing with his worry and sorrow.]

So do I, dearie.

She did show me quite a few skillful cooking techniques, so I have no doubt she could find a way to live off of just about anything if she needed to.
aurabble: (where did i go wrong i lost a friend)

[personal profile] aurabble 2017-09-21 08:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[his open demeanor dropped somewhat and Jaune automatically sounded more guarded.]

A politician?

I haven't really thought about stuff like that until the past few months. Never had much of a reason to. But I don't think anyone's more qualified than anyone else. If it's human to think about stuff like that, then we're all equally qualified, because if we're being honest no one has any idea of what is actually going on.
scourgingstars: (i'll make you a believer)

[personal profile] scourgingstars 2017-09-21 08:36 pm (UTC)(link)
You did ask, but my position hardly matters anymore. [for several reasons, but Ardyn accompanied that with a vague gesture.] This hardly looks like Niflheim to me, so ultimately it's as you just said--we're quite clearly all on even footing.
souris_keteer: (Miki)

[personal profile] souris_keteer 2017-09-21 08:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[He nods slowly, taking it as sage advice.]

... You're right, I shouldn't have jumped and tried to tear it down. I'm sorry about that. It was a really good story!
souris_keteer: (Myszka)

[personal profile] souris_keteer 2017-09-21 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[He nods in agreement.]

She's smart about everything. Magic, cooking, exploring... I think we were really lucky to know her.
hyperlit: (it's fucking sick)

[personal profile] hyperlit 2017-09-21 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[He is, they'll grant him, a very enthusiastic storyteller. Even if he does tend to embellish.]

explore new lands
fight new beasts


[That isn't a description so much as it is an offer, in actual fact. You, me, do some casual exploring and monster-slaying, y/n?]
aurabble: (it's warm!!!)

[personal profile] aurabble 2017-09-21 09:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Knifentime? [He stared in confusion.] Maybe it doesn't matter, but we all have different skills in stuff. We could use them to work together.

But if you like myths, I have a couple of books. You can borrow them, as long as you promise to take care of them and return them when you're done.

[It's the only link he has to his goals, after all.]
Edited 2017-09-21 21:08 (UTC)
want_to_belong: (Sullen)

[personal profile] want_to_belong 2017-09-21 09:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[For a split second he pepped up.]

Yeah, it was pretty awesome of her.

[But he quickly remembered that he wasn't being buddy buddy with Jaune. He just frowned at Jaune's next statement.]

If we got separated I'd go find a way to get to him. I wouldn't sit around looking at photos of him.
prettypurpleparlor: I have within my pantry (Table ready)

[personal profile] prettypurpleparlor 2017-09-21 09:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, we were. I think now we just have to wish her as much luck, in turn.

[And pray she doesn't need it.]
aurabble: (dead inside)

[personal profile] aurabble 2017-09-21 09:28 pm (UTC)(link)
She is pretty awesome.

[He at least means that much. Later, he might regret how he acted, but right now he's too busy being jealous.

That jealousy is quickly forgotten though. He almost seems to flinch before closing himself off, a resentful smile not aimed at Prompto.]


Yeah...guess you wouldn't.
aurabble: (slowly watches my friends laugh and)

[personal profile] aurabble 2017-09-21 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[Please don't tell him his advice is sage aloud, he shouldn't be encouraged.

What.]


You didn't. I just didn't want you to get the wrong idea. How about you try doing it sometime?
Edited 2017-09-21 21:37 (UTC)
souris_keteer: (Miki)

[personal profile] souris_keteer 2017-09-21 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
And I think I came off a better person for knowing her.
souris_keteer: (Mikijs)

[personal profile] souris_keteer 2017-09-21 09:53 pm (UTC)(link)
I guess I could give it a try! It's just hard to pick which thing to exaggerate...
prettypurpleparlor: A subtle web (I'm sure you're very welcome)

[personal profile] prettypurpleparlor 2017-09-21 09:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[She smiles, this time with far less sadness to it.]

That's always what one should try to leave behind them when they go, I think.
souris_keteer: (Miki)

[personal profile] souris_keteer 2017-09-21 10:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Mmmhmm... If we ever have to part, I hope I can leave something good with you.
prettypurpleparlor: Bidding you good morning now (Dear friend)

[personal profile] prettypurpleparlor 2017-09-21 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[She nods solemnly, although she's smiling still.]

Likewise, dearie. If nothing else, I could teach you a good recipe or two.
souris_keteer: (Miki)

[personal profile] souris_keteer 2017-09-21 11:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Aw gee, I'd really like that!
prettypurpleparlor: A subtle web (I'm sure you're very welcome)

[personal profile] prettypurpleparlor 2017-09-21 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
I suspect it's going to wind up being mostly coconut-based, since that's what we've got to work with, but you can do some rather nice things with that.
yallstupid: (You'll just get hurt.)

cw: talk of parental abuse and brief suicidal ideation

[personal profile] yallstupid 2017-09-22 12:04 am (UTC)(link)
[In all honesty, whether or not the strike hurt or not, whether it lingers or not, heals or not, isn't the purpose of the strike. The intended purpose was to get across a message - that she's talking about things she has no business talking about like this. Does he disagree with everything she said? Actually, no - if the women here could get things that'd make them more comfortable during those times, then that's awesome! It's the sheer way Weiss presented herself that he disagrees with.

She was complaining about herself. She wanted the items for herself first, and when called out this wasn't the time or place...she threw out the others as an excuse. It is that which Guzma does not agree with. Were this handled with more tact, he would not have opened his mouth, not would he have struck her in the first place. But it was careless, and the last of compassion to anyone in the moment reminds him of--.....someone. Someone who is quite similar to her. Worse, oh absolutely worse, but Weiss mirrors her too much.]


Heh...heh heh--! [He begins to laugh, his lips curling at their corners before he begins to cackle, the tone taking on an almost crazed air. She's playing that card, is she? That he hit a woman? A lady? No, he gave a muling Mudbray a good whack to silence its hollering.] Did I ever say I was a god person, sweetheart?

I am scum. I am the worst possible thing on this island...barely a person no more. I didn't teach those kids nothing other'n how to steal and cheat, that's the truth of it. I taught 'em how to live in this world what beats 'em down without ever letting up...to fight back against people like you and your pitiful little posse.

[He turns to Jaune first, and chuckles. Here we go again. Bro, you think he owes you anything? You didn't save him, or his pokemon. The other way applied, he recalls, and Golisopod nearly drowned because of you. If anything, the urge to kill is just as strong. It's one thing to endanger his life (he's mentally begged for it since the first time his old man came down on him after his bigger failure, and the days that followed), but his pokemon's? That's over the line.]

Round two, huh? Go ahead, bro. If you think it'll make a difference, you can do it right here'n now. I avoided death this long, might as well give ol' Grim what he wants...and give me some goddamn peace for once. Maybe you'll even impress your...mm, can't use lady, sorry homeboy. [He nods to Prompto only briefly.] Your...crone. There we go! Maybe the ornery Murkrow will caw you a nice little something-something.

[He's ready to continue, ready to brawl, but Muffet chimes in from behind, and his smile turns downward into a dark frown, and the joking air leaves him very quickly, replaced by quiet anger. You're taking their side? ...Damn, he actually liked you, Muffy. What a shame.]

No.

[Who the hell do you think you are? Telling him what to do. Telling him to sit down like a child. You're just like the rest, trying to keep him in line. To hell with you, too.]
want_to_belong: (Frowny face)

[personal profile] want_to_belong 2017-09-22 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
[Upset as he was with Jaune, he just wasn't the type who held lengthy grudges. There were very few people he really hated, and he had really good reasons for that. He rarely got into conflicts with people, tried to avoid them, and when they happened he sometimes tried to force things to be okay again.

He wanted to stay mad at Jaune. He was feeling really not cool about the stuff Jaune had said. But, try as he might to be a gloomy chocobo, he started to crack. The pouty face stayed, though, when he hesitantly asked.]


What is it?
want_to_belong: (Camera boy)

[personal profile] want_to_belong 2017-09-22 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
Heh, it's not a drawing. It's a photo!

[He said it cheerfully, though. He knew people from other worlds might not have ever seen them, much has he loved all their technology back home.]

You point and click, and a camera will take a picture of whatever you're pointing it at.
souris_keteer: (Default)

so you're saying you consider the coconut

[personal profile] souris_keteer 2017-09-22 12:39 am (UTC)(link)
Oh boy, I'm gettin' hungry just thinkin' about it!
souris_keteer: (Micky)

[personal profile] souris_keteer 2017-09-22 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
[HE IS SO IMPRESSED]

Really, that's all you have to do? That's amazing! Wow!

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