RUMOR HAS IT

[crittersheep]

WHO: YOU
WHERE: ?????
WHEN: NIGHT 77


It’s a normal day in the pasture. The sun’s shining, the birds are singing and oh great googly moogly you’re late for work! Where’s work? There’s work! Which is to say, wherever you were before, you find yourself sitting in a small meeting room with your flock. Through the glass windows you can see little imps running around before a ram-skulled one in a button up shirt, suspenders and slacks bursts into the office.

“Listen up! We’re runnin’ behind today, and the news has been TOO SLOW. Somethin’ about “CR month” or whatever- we need stories and we need ‘em now- the station’s goin’ live ASAP. Make somethin’ up, the stars need somethin’ to talk about! NOW GET TO IT!”

… And then the demon is gone, and your weed comes in, dressed similarly with a notepad. Welcome your editor, folks.

INFORMATION | QUESTIONS | ROOMS | YOUR HOSTS | ENDGAME | WINNERS

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INFORMATION

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KNOWN BY FLOCKS

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Your flock must come up with a story of some sorts, and your Weed is there to help. Or hinger. Or push an agenda of sorts. The story can be detailed but the premise must stay the same: When [X] is done, [Y] occurs. When you say Bloody Mary into the mirror three times, Mary will appear and attack. When you step on the third stair at twilight, you will be taken to another world. When you confess under the courtyard tree, your love will come true and stay strong eternally… just to name a few examples.

A story must be submitted by the time the radio show goes live, or a punishment will occur.

Weeds are there to keep the flocks on task as needed.

They have an hour and a half for the first half. (OOCly, one extension can be granted if needed.)

Powers are on, but nothing can break the office window or door after it closes and locks.

NOT KNOWN BY FLOCKS

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After time is up, Jazz and Calliope will read a story to each room over the radio. After this, members of the flock will be compelled to fulfill the story’s conditions. They will then have to deal with the consequences.

Weeds are there to make sure the story is entertaining and exciting. Blood sells!

WINNING PARAMETERS

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There will be three winners, chosen by Best Story, Best Handling of the Story and Editor's Choice Awards.

Prizes and punishments TBA.

QUESTIONS

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ROOMS

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DAFFODIL
BLUEBELL
ROSE
THISTLE
CLOVER

YOUR DARLING HOSTS

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When looking through the windows of the meeting room, you can see into a distant room. It looks like a recording studio where Jazz and Calliope sit before their equipment.

“I must thank you for joining me tonight, Jazz. It’s an exciting opportunity to learn from a professional such as yourself.” Calliope says, soft and almost sweet.

You are in one of many rooms with your flock, but no matter which direction you look at Jazz from he's staring back at you and wearing an unsettling smile. “Of course, Ms. Calliope, but I'm afraid I can't take all the credit.” His head twists 180° so he can more easily look at her. “It looks like our prayers have been answered and our savior has arrived, so this pasture can finally be enlightened to some ŕ̵̢̺̜̗̞̳̦̜̲̙e̸̡̛̯̯͇͋̈́̀́̓̐͜ã̸̺̱̳̰̻̭̺͙̩̳̥̗̙̟̼̻̖͗̂̍̈́̒l̸̛̜̳̪̆͋͛͑̍͂̏͊̓̉͝͝͝ entertainment.”

Somehow, she’s genuinely unfazed and in fact a little amused. “Mm. I’m very much looking forward to what they’ll bring to the newsroom. Hopefully it doesn’t disappoint. Though… I’m sure if it does, we can fix it.”

As he chuckles his body twists to re-align his head. "I must say, I'm looking forward to it too." His grin widens, pulling so hard at the constraints of his face that it almost seems like he could split his face in two. "But, if I'm being honest, ...I'm looking forward to that part e̶v̴e̵n̸ ̵m̵o̶r̷e̸."

Calliope hums thoughtfully, but smiles before leaning over. The connection cuts. It’s time to speak in private.

ENDGAME PRE-WINNERS MINGLE

[crittersheep]

In whatever state the rumor left you in, you'll find yourself in a vast office lobby as pleasant jazz music plays on the radio.



Hopefully you aren't dead.

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[doggonemad]

[ he's just chilling with a couple jugs of sake, nbd. ]

That wasn't so bad!

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[sweetsmarts]

[ Like Hannya the other half of Team Clover is completely fine...he has a katana for some reason though. But he's not doing anything other than sitting in the lobby looking around. ]

Huh.

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[bloominto]

( unlike clover, harmony is. less than stellar! she's clearly exhausted, and covered in frost. casting without a focus is dangerous, after all. )

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[heavyliesthecrown]

[ Finally at last they made it to finish. On hands and knees, Crescendo gasps for breath, a hand held to his throat where deeply cut ligature marks are clearly visible. A crumbled, broken up shell necklace is curled beneath the one on the floor.]

Haah... Haah....

[ Its been three days and three nights of no rest, or sleep, or anything. Lying down, he closes his eyes. Maybe they have won? Or maybe they have lost. He doesn't know, but... he doesn't have the energy to try and keep his eyes open for it, either.]

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[stirtheblood]

[Edgelord is not dead, but his cool editor outfit is torn and caked with mud and possibly some other substances, and he looks exhausted.]

Haaa... That thing sure had some stamina...

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[strateelgic]

[In a black pinstripe suit over a red turtleneck and looking confused since he missed the whole second half of this due to me being at dinner.]

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[pictureimperfect]

[yata's arms are tree branches and there are sakura blooms growing out of his chest and one of his eyes uh oh.

he is dead but in the same way he usually is. tree boy sitting miserably in his corner and POUTING]

[debug_mode]

I think that turned out well! I felt my creative writing skills paid off.

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[wants_the_phd]

[Dragon with a broken horn and a necktie is sulking in the corner. All its spines are standing on end and it's covered in ...slime? blood?? spider hydraulic fluid???? It's panting a little, still catching its breath.]

cw plant eye/body horror

[reportinastorm]

[Flora is. More floral than usual. One of her legs and one of her hands are now solid wood, and she has a small cluster of forget-me-nots growing out of one eye socket. There are small white flowers growing from the veins of her good hand, too.

She is a little unstable on her leg, but otherwise seems less disturbed by this than she could be.]

...Ah... It's over?

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[poisonista]

[ They aren't dead, just thoroughly exhausted. Belle was fighting as the vanguard, his lovely outfit is ripped in places where there's some bleeding but he still seems to look absolutely beautiful. ]


... That went well.

[ Ah, his hair's a mess... he's just going to sink against the wall for a moment. ]

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[leonheartedly]

[tree party tree party

His hand and leg are both wood, and one of his ears is just vines and leaves. He's got clovers growing out of his arm, too.

He's not in pain but he is scowling at wherever the radio is]

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[inaptronym]

[he has a SALAMANDER BUDDY on his shoulder and looks perfectly fine wow]

That was kinda fun.

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[papartner]

[ dude is fine compared to others on Thistle, he's just dirt and mud up to his elbows and from his knees down. Also his back hurts but he's not complaining about that (yet) ]

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[arrowace]

[ another exhausted Bluebell, clutching a necklace of white shells, and maybe crying a little? ]

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[0hp]

[ mikus just dead tho lol ]

WINNERS and LOSERS

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WINNERS

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BEST STORY: ROSE
BEST HANDLING OF THE STORY: THISTLE
EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARDS: DAFFODIL

The winning flocks will receive memory coins, their business causal attire (clean and fixed up properly) and one appliance of the flock's choice that they would not be able to gain from Red. They'll also receive full heals.

PARTICIPATING WEEDS will receive their memory coin, outfits, and a vintage radio. It only plays music, and doesn't seem to connect to any stations, but it's pretty!