ARISE

[wooliefrand]

Who: Everyone
Where: The Pasture
When: Day 1, WAKE UP

[WAKEY WAKEY PEOPLE!! Wow, no matter who you are, you feel like you're starting to wake up from a really bad trip! At least the ambience is really peaceful and the grass you're laying in is dewey and sweet smelling? Really, this doesn't seem all that bad.

...at least it wouldn't, if you weren't also probably surrounded by strangers. Characters will find themselves sitting with 5-6 other people; and all but one of you have color coded collars with bells on them. Try as you might, you can't remove them. One member of your group however, will wake up clutching a tall shepherd's staff, with a team colored bell attached to it. There's an innate feeling they should hold on to it.

Maybe you will immediately try to introduce yourself! But, you might find that difficult, as you can't remember your name. Some may have forgotten even more than that. Whoops! Also curiously, if you had any powers prior to coming here? You can't seem to use them at the moment. All your belongings aside from whatever you were last wearing also seem to be missing.

Well. This is a mess. But hey, maybe.............all the dozens and dozens of miniature sheep just STARING at you might be able to help. In particular, a small pink sheep and black ram waddle up, looking a bit alarmed.

And they start talking.]

THIS, THIS IS SO MANY PEOPLE. THIS IS TOO MANY??? I HECKED UP, I HECKED UP--!

Baahaha! It's fiiiine, we just have toss one, right? Shouldn't be too hard.

[And suddenly, you're all struck with a brief bout of silence as they continue to chatter. Well! Maybe listen very carefully to what they have to say.]

[OOC: All supernatural/magic/special abilities (including sheep powers) are sealed until characters go to their respective barns and activate them! If you try to enter a barn that isn't yours right now, your character will be immediately crippled by a massive migraine. Go to your own barn!

DECISIONS will be due no later than Friday May 5th at 9PM EST. Blossom and Stormy will take the answer from each team's Shepherd HERE. Whatever happens will depend on what team ends up chosen!

Otherwise characters are now loose to do whatever! Ping me in discord or on plurk if characters wander into the mist or if you want an npc encounter in the forest! GO FORTH YOU'RE ALL FREE NOW. You can also use this post as a mingle.

Decisions| Introduction | Talk to Sheep | BARNS: DAFFODIL, BLUEBELL, LILY, ROSE, THISTLE, CLOVER]

Comments

[restage]

I...don't remember my name either.

[vivace_ultimate]

You either?! What about the rest?

[...]

--Sorry, I don't mean to say it that way. But, I can remember most everything else about myself. Is it the same for you?

[restage]

You put it fine, I got what you mean. And I remember...most of it. There's a few names I can't place besides mine.

[vivace_ultimate]

This is so weird. I hope it's not the start...

... No, let's not think like that! Our first priority should be finding a way out.

[restage]

The start?

[ Weird place to trail off, girl. ]

[vivace_ultimate]

Ehh... The start of losing even more memories.

I mean, I'd die if I started losing my ability to play piano. I don't want to forget that... and I need my knowledge and muscle memory!

[restage]

A musician then? Professional, or...?

[vivace_ultimate]

Oh, yes! I play piano... I'm not a professional in so many words, but I play at that level! Actually, I would be a professional, but I wanted to go through an ordinary education first.

Just imagine Nocturne in E Flat Major, opus nine, number two by Chopin in this serious time where we need to stay together and solve this mess!

[restage]

[ Nods like he agrees, since he does. He likes classical music. ]

Are those your favorites, or just what you feel fits the mood?

[vivace_ultimate]

Both! My repertoire is focused on all the greats. But, Chopin, Schubert, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff especially.

If we find a piano before we leave this place, I'll take you on a complete live tour!

[restage]

I like Number 3 by Rachmaninoff.

[ ...he's saying yes to the tour. ]

[vivace_ultimate]

[with awe]

Wow!! That's not exactly a piece one just sits down for! You have complex tastes, don't you? I would need a few days to practice for that one.

[restage]

Complex...? I suppose you could put it like that. But I wouldn't say your tastes are the norm either. At least...most girls our age have different musical interests.

[vivace_ultimate]

Maybe not, but I wouldn't say anyone's wrong for liking pop music more! It's not my focus but I can play a few arrangements for piano.

[restage]

Oh, I agree. I do listen to that stuff, too.

[ A small shrug. ]

Idol music, classical - there's plenty of genres. But some are definitely more popular with certain age groups.

[vivace_ultimate]

Maybe... but the best music transcends age, trends, or even languages.

That's why I love piano.

[restage]

Hm. I think I get that. The times I've felt most touched by music...it's been when a great musician has been playing or singing. But the songs themselves mattered as well.

[vivace_ultimate]

Exactly. A fine composition, a fine musician, a fine instrument... they're all important.

That's why... we need everyone's help here!

[restage]

[ Cute. Aqua smiles very slightly. ]

So far people seem to be getting along.

[vivace_ultimate]

There... seem to be a few bullies, but we'll reason with them.

[restage]

You've had some problems...?

[vivace_ultimate]

They're just blowing off steam and coping in their own way. Once everything's settled it'll be fine.

[restage]

Hm. Let me know if that changes, though.

[vivace_ultimate]

What do you mean?

[restage]

Just...let me know if anyone is being a problem for more than coping, I guess.