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[((OOC note: This fourth wall is open to any character who would be game legal. If a character who posted here reserves or apps in September, these threads can be considered game canon as long as all involved agree. If a character doesn't app, for those in game already... wow that was a weird dream. Wait, what did you dream about again?))]


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For Jordan, still comatose after the magical mishap that had resulted in the first Misrecalled being summoned, it began with a dream. A dream so strong, that it had her stirring fitfully even in her current state; and eventually caused her to release an uncontrolled burst of magic.

For everyone else, unaware of what was coming, it began with falling asleep. Whether or not someone was tired before hand, whether they even could sleep, they simply fell asleep - or a reasonable facsimile - wherever they happened to be. Maybe they remembered falling asleep, maybe they didn't. But either way they suddenly found themselves in... a very strange place.

First all there was that they could see was a vast featureless plain in shining gold and silken draperies. But that was only a glimpse, for just by existing in this space, each dreamer warps it. Changes it. Not all at once, but bits, constantly changing between them and whomever they encounter. Each person brings with them bits of three places... where they had been last, a familiar place from memory, and whatever place they call home. But this is constantly changing and shifting, more so the more dreamers are present in any space. Before long, Bits of different landscapes, different environments, even different weather conditions will cover the landscape like some crazy patchwork quilt. Here a bit of a sunny, idyllic garden, there a section of shadowy, graffiti covered slum. To one side, a chunk of charming cobblestone streets under sunset tinged skies, to the other, a forest of towering trees, some of which seem to be moving. And glimpsed through the gaps between some of the odd terrain sections, some remainder of the poorly defined golden space, hung with colorful draperies could still be seen.

And the ground itself was not immune to the changes. While the ground on which they stood might seem stable enough, if someone walked more than a few paces in any direction, that could change. Solid ground could become shifting sand. Or water. Or a wall might suddenly appear to block their path. Doors might lead to places they definitely shouldn't or open to the edge of a sheer cliff. And if the complete lack of logic to the landscape wasn't enough of an indication that this was some sort of dream, then the unreadable signs would clinch it. Because any signs - or indeed, anything with writing on it that they didn't have on their person when they arrived - was covered with nothing but unreadable gibberish.

And it got even more surreal when a dreamer spotted anyone else in the dreamspace, or even looked at their own reflection - for each person appears in the dream in whatever way they see themselves. So someone with low self confidence might be short, someone with a huge ego might tower. If someone sees themselves as a horrible criminal who needs to repent, they might be in prison togs. If the change is dramatic enough people who know each other well might still fail to recognize each other within the dreaming.

Now normally such a bizarre dream might have been put down to stress, a meal that disagreed with them, or maybe indulging in some sort of illicit substance, but this clearly was no ordinary dream, if for no other reason than that in this dream, they weren't alone. The other people they encounter are not just figments of their imagination, and they too change the shared dream space.

Those already either on the Isle or in the kingdom of Auradon proper would find themselves all thrown together in the bizarre dreamworld. And that would have been strange enough. But more than the current populations of Auradon and the Isle could be found in this place. Maybe the faces where familiar. Maybe they weren't. But they definitely hadn't turned up in the physical world that was home to Ben and Mal. Yet anyway.

Given the extremely variable geography, exploring the area might be dangerous. At least as dangerous as anything in a dream could be. But investigating might help them find a way back to the physical world faster, for those who realize they are dreaming. Or they could just stand around and talk or complain about the latest bit of magical weirdness to happen to them and hope they woke up soon. Or they could go with it and enjoy the weird. It was their dream, after all. They could pretty much do what they liked. Or at least try to. Either way, they seemed stuck there for the present, for better or worse.

Date: 4 Oct 2023 01:45 (UTC)
nobodys_puppet: (Shattered mirror)
From: [personal profile] nobodys_puppet
"Wh... what are you going to do?" she asked, trying to pull back still. Her hand slipped, the one with the ice cream, and she dropped closer to the ground, away from Mallia's hands. The girl seemed terrified beyond reasoning.

Date: 8 Oct 2023 09:40 (UTC)
queen_butterfly: a lady with black hair in an updo, dark dress, dark makeup, looking lost in thought (concerned)
From: [personal profile] queen_butterfly
"You looked like you'd been injured. I just want to fix it.... It isn't paining you, is it?" She did what she could, transferring that bit of energy, intent on fixing every crack she was able, even as she tried to keep Xion off the floor. She wasn't exactly trying to hold her in place, just keep her from falling over while she flailed at first. If she was going to pause in her movements, she might notice that Mallia's hands weren't actually gripping her any more, simply barely touching her, more or less resting under one of her forearms and behind her shoulder, still glowing with the attempt to heal her, ready to catch her if she were to move very suddenly and hit the ground again. And if she was going to bolt... well, maybe she'd at least be able to stay upright in doing so.

Date: 11 Oct 2023 08:00 (UTC)
nobodys_puppet: (Hooded Scream)
From: [personal profile] nobodys_puppet
She cried out as the energy hit her. It was like.... No! NO! "NO!" she cried out. She wasn't ready to cease! Not yet!

Date: 11 Oct 2023 23:06 (UTC)
queen_butterfly: a pretty, pale girl with black hair, dark makeup, pointed ears, and large dark eyes (gasp! shock! surprise!)
From: [personal profile] queen_butterfly
She quit trying to mend the cracks and pulled a hand back, leaving just the one supporting her from falling down, and blinked, eyes wide. Well, that wasn't the reaction she was anticipating! "I-- Are you all right, poppet? You-- I only--!" What on earth sort of reaction was that, to expressed concern?

Date: 12 Oct 2023 10:39 (UTC)
nobodys_puppet: (A little lost)
From: [personal profile] nobodys_puppet
"Who are you! Why are... why...?" she sobbed and fought to try and free herself.

Date: 17 Oct 2023 07:14 (UTC)
queen_butterfly: a lady with black hair in an updo, dark dress, dark makeup, looking lost in thought (concerned)
From: [personal profile] queen_butterfly
There really wasn't anything to fight against, at this point. She wasn't being held against her will there, merely supported a little, lest she should be off balance and fall from her own flailing. She could very well simply step away.

"My name is Mallia," she said softly, staying crouched right where she was, "and I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you...."

Date: 17 Oct 2023 08:46 (UTC)
nobodys_puppet: (Battle ready)
From: [personal profile] nobodys_puppet
She pulled away, crouching. "Why... Why did you try to unmake me?!" she demanded, bringing her Keyblade up to defend herself. Which was weaker given her other hand was occupied.

Date: 17 Oct 2023 20:47 (UTC)
queen_butterfly: a lady with black hair in an updo, dark dress, dark makeup, looking lost in thought (concerned)
From: [personal profile] queen_butterfly
"I didn't, I swear...." She sighed. Where was this little one even getting such an idea?

Date: 23 Oct 2023 09:02 (UTC)
queen_butterfly: a lady with black hair in an updo, dark dress, dark makeup, looking lost in thought (concerned)
From: [personal profile] queen_butterfly
"I didn't! What makes you think I would?" She shifted, opting to sit directly on the ground with her legs folded beside her, rather than sitting on her heels. She'd be a little shorter, then; maybe that would help? She could hope, anyway....

Date: 23 Oct 2023 09:21 (UTC)
nobodys_puppet: (Pained plea)
From: [personal profile] nobodys_puppet
"Because I was being unmade!!! AGAIN!"

Date: 24 Oct 2023 02:52 (UTC)
queen_butterfly: a lady with black hair in an updo, dark dress, dark makeup, looking lost in thought (concerned)
From: [personal profile] queen_butterfly
"You weren't, poppet. I was doing no such thing!"

Date: 24 Oct 2023 09:19 (UTC)
nobodys_puppet: (Battle ready)
From: [personal profile] nobodys_puppet
"YOU WERE! Why are you lying to me? What do you want from me?" she demanded.

Date: 24 Oct 2023 10:13 (UTC)
queen_butterfly: a pretty, pale girl with black hair, dark makeup, pointed ears, and large dark eyes (that hurts)
From: [personal profile] queen_butterfly
"I wasn't! And I don't want anything from you. I was just out exploring around, and then you looked to be hurt after your tumble, so I thought I'd heal you! ...Why do you think I was trying to hurt you?"

Date: 24 Oct 2023 10:37 (UTC)
nobodys_puppet: (Painful and Grim Defiance)
From: [personal profile] nobodys_puppet
"You weren't healing me! You were breaking me apart!"

Date: 8 Dec 2023 11:23 (UTC)
queen_butterfly: a pretty, pale girl with black hair, dark makeup, pointed ears, and large dark eyes (that hurts)
From: [personal profile] queen_butterfly
"I absolutely was not!" She sighed, getting frustrated. The little one was clearly not being rational at the moment, and this argument was far too circular for her tastes. "But since you refuse to believe me, and my presence here clearly upsets you, I can leave."

She stood back up, turning as she did, and stepped toward the wall she'd come in over. "Be well, poppet."

Date: 9 Dec 2023 11:04 (UTC)
nobodys_puppet: (Um... What?)
From: [personal profile] nobodys_puppet
She had been backing off when Mallia called her Poppet again. Which is when things clicked. Incorrectly.

"X...Xigbar...?"

Who else would be calling her Poppet. But Xigbar... didn't look like her. She had two eyes. But then... she had transformed. Could Xigbar....?

Date: 9 Dec 2023 11:13 (UTC)
queen_butterfly: a lady with black hair in an updo, dark dress, dark makeup, looking lost in thought (lost in thought and pondering)
From: [personal profile] queen_butterfly
She paused, half up on the wall, to peek back. "'Xigbar'? ...What does that mean?"

Date: 9 Dec 2023 11:58 (UTC)
nobodys_puppet: (Deep thoughts At Sunset)
From: [personal profile] nobodys_puppet
"You.... You're not Xigbar?" Or was she? Xion was so confused.

Date: 10 Dec 2023 10:42 (UTC)
queen_butterfly: a lady with black hair in an updo, dark dress, dark makeup, looking lost in thought (lost in thought and pondering)
From: [personal profile] queen_butterfly
"I'm fae," she said, finishing climbing back up so that she could sit there on her leg better, the other up in front of her still. She wasn't ruling out leaving just yet, but if the little one was going to calm down and talk with her finally.... "What makes one Xigbar? Is it like saying one is tired...?"

Date: 10 Dec 2023 11:34 (UTC)
nobodys_puppet: (Nobody's Home)
From: [personal profile] nobodys_puppet
She took another step back. "Fae... is your name...?" she asked, unsure. Or was this Xigbar being confusing again? She wasn't sure.

Date: 1 Jan 2024 05:08 (UTC)
queen_butterfly: a pretty, pale girl with black hair, dark makeup, pointed ears, and large dark eyes (calm)
From: [personal profile] queen_butterfly
"No, it's what I am. My name is Mallia."

Date: 1 Jan 2024 08:40 (UTC)
nobodys_puppet: (Sea Salt Ice Cream In The Hair)
From: [personal profile] nobodys_puppet
"If you're not Xigbar... why did you call me that?"

Date: 2 Jan 2024 05:04 (UTC)
queen_butterfly: a lady with black hair in an updo, dark dress, dark makeup, looking lost in thought (lost in thought and pondering)
From: [personal profile] queen_butterfly
"Called you...?" Blink, blink.... She had to pause a second to think about that one, and then realization dawned. "Oh... ah... habit, I suppose? I'm sorry if I've offended, or caused confusion; it wasn't my intention to...." Have a sheepish sort of not-quite-smile; she really wasn't trying to make things worse for the kid, whoever this was....

Date: 2 Jan 2024 07:36 (UTC)
nobodys_puppet: (Z Kingdom Hearts)
From: [personal profile] nobodys_puppet
"But... that's what Xigbar calls me... and Axel says it is because he's mean..." But he didn't seem mean...

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