fullthottle | GRAVEYARD

Entry tags:

!graveyard,
!ic

GRAVEYARD

POPULATION: 17
Abruptly, you come to.

The sun is hot on your back, but there's the gentle lapping of cool water on your feet and legs as you regain your consciousness. Beneath you is sand - lots and lots of sand, some of it wet, the majority of it dry and burning. You hear the sound a seagull crying from somewhere up above you, and you can smell and almost taste the tang of salt in the air.

You've found yourself washed up on what appears to be some kind of tropical island - one of your hands is gripping your clamshell, even if you didn't have it in your hand before you died. It's bright and well-lit, and there's the sound of voices from somewhere a ways away from the beach.

Lastly, as you sit up, if you had some kind of supernatural power before coming here, you notice one thing in particular - that power that you were so familiar with before it vanished upon your awakening inside the hotel?

It's back.

Welcome to paradise. You won't be leaving here any time soon.

- - - Welcome to the graveyard! Though your character is now out of the living side of the game, this does not mean they are fully removed from the action. We have several mechanics and events planned that will allow the dead to affect the course of the game just as much, if not more, than those on the living side. We will announce these opportunities as they happen in the #graveyard-announcements channel. But in the meantime, here are a couple of neat things to consider as you settle into the graveyard!

1. As mentioned above, all characters will wake up with their clamshell in hand. While there's no place to use Finansex at this moment, characters will still have access to the My Appointments app to request NPC audiences. Go forth and request private meetings as your heart desires.

2. The graveyard has its very own location page. You can check it out over here to see what kind of shenanigans your characters can get up to while on the island.

3. Additionally, powers are now available. While some may still be nerfed if they are too game breaking, most characters will wake up to find that the majority of their powers have been reactivated. Should you have any questions or concerns about this, don't hesitate to contact us.

We hope you have fun!

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[Wow, uh. Okay, he should have really expected what he knew was coming, but after last time, he--does not. Heat climbs into his already somewhat hot face. It at least distracts him a bit from having to remember the scathing anger in his brother's eyes when the sword had been tossed away.]

I'm alright now.

[His eyes lower to watch Prompto look the sword over.]

I don't believe there are any damages, but... it's alright if there are. I can be repaired later.

[ He should have expected it, and Prompto actually knows what he's doing here. He's catching up for lost time. Holding Hizamaru with one hand as he reaches over to cup Hiza's cheek with his other hand. ]

I'm glad you are! I'm betting the beach is helping out there.

[ Searching Hiza's eyes for a moment. ]

Man, there's a lot I wanted to say to you and now you're here...I don't even know where to begin.

Mm.

[Briefly, his eyes close before opening again. He rests his face in the palm of the hand, wanting to feel stupid for it, but also feeling... just too tired to try to be more regal.]

You can take your time in telling me. I don't mind.

[ Smiling at him as he gives a nod. ]

I know, it's just... I waited too long the last time. I should have told you then that you're... that I...

[ Words. What are words again? Swallowing as he looks away and then backs at Hiza. ]

I forget how to talk sometimes when I'm around you. My heart beats really fast and I really like you. I really like you a lot, Hiza.

[Quietly, he listens without rushing or interrupting Prompto's thoughts. He waits for Prompto to look back at him, too, without forcing it. His eyes don't waver away.]

Your note. [As if saying he understands.] The one you had written--all of the ones you had written.

I like you too, Prompto. [The napkin had a question, though, didn't it? He's supposed to answer.] I accept.

I would like to go on a date with you.

[ Just going to go bright red from remembering the napkin and seeing it at the trial a week ago. ]

Yeah... my note. The note where I- [ He's already prepared for a rejecting, but instead he gets a yes. His eyes widen, and then he starts to smile really big. ]

For real? Alright! We can do it after you're settled.

[ He leans in close to brush his lips against his. ]

There's an arcade here! We can dance.

[Prompto has a big smile, and he's glad to see it again. It was something he had missed, and it gets him to smile ever so slightly himself. Heat settles in his cheeks, but he doesn't deter the kiss, instead leaning slightly into it.]

We can. There was one on the ship. I saw the devices you told me about--the dancing ones. I had wished you were there to show me.

[But he reaches up to take Prompto by the wrist, holding it.]

Prompto--the zombies...?

[ Resting his forehead against his. He really just wants to kiss him all over. ]

Yeah? Let's have a match later to see how good you are! I can show you something else that's new there. There's a ton of different games.

[ There's skeet ball, probably one of those drumming ones, the crane game, shooting games...

The wrist and the zombie talk though brings him back to the other pressing matters. ]

I went to two different ruins with Logy and then Escha. There were a few zombies there and some of them were insanely fast! They looked like they were hit with Starcourge. There was black blood and goo leaking out of their wounds. And they had glowing blue teeth! You know, like the demons.

[It's unfortunate he ruins such a sweet moment with his question, though it's hard for him to not be focused at least some on a mission of some kind. Plus, he's worried--Prompto's description is... familiar distantly. His lips thin a bit and pull tight.

He doesn't lift his head away from Prompto's, but his expression is somewhat grim and serious.]

Starscourge...? They sound like... the History Retrograding Force... We have to destroy them?

[ They can get back to being sweet after he catches him up. He is still holding little Hizamaru.

Just going to stroke that window pane hair gently to try to soothe him. ]

It sounds like a few words have something similar. We have to cut off their heads or shoot them on the forehead. I don't know if they are actually real real. They certainly feel real when they get you, but they turn into pages after we dispatch them. It's pretty weird!

[ He's free to notice the part about feeling real when they get you ]

[WOW, YEAH, HE IS.]

Pages... [Huh. But then he lifts his head and draws it back quickly, his eyes searching Prompto's face.] What do you mean, "when they get you"? Prompto--

[Did he not notice?! Is he's a moron caught up in his own feelings of chaos? He starts looking Prompto over, hands moving to hold Prompto by the top of the arms while he does so.]

Did they attack you?

Pages! More of that stuff we can't read like from that Polly had...

[ There doesn't appear to be any injuries on Prompto though. He'll give a reassuring smile as he looks down for a moment. Betraying himself a moment by looking at his leg before meeting his gaze again. ]

Er. Yeah, but it's fine! I'm fine. The beach here heals you up.

[ Maybe he'll think he was looking at the beach instead. ]

Doesn't work so well for clothes though, but there's a store here that has normal stuff!

[Hmm. Indecipherable pages.

His eyes follow Prompto’s; he notices the look, but he can’t figure what it’s about.] The beach repairs you? [He’s still!! looking pensive about Prompto being injured by demon zombies!]

Prompto... [His lips frown, and he detours around the change of topic.] Please be more careful when on missions.

I'll be careful. And you'll be there to watch my back, right?

[ Since he's safe in his arms. Reaching for Hiza's hand to guide it to his chest if he'll let him. ]

There's not a scratch on me. Want to see?

Yes, I'll be there. Every time.

[He curls his fingers against Prompto's chest for a second, and then he slides the hand up to cup the start of Prompto's neck. He only looks partially convinced.] I trust you. [The real answer here should have been "yes," but he's too stupid not to take it logically.]

I'm sorry you were damaged. I'll remember for when I face them later.

[ Ever at his side.

How much trouble would he be in if he finds out he broke his leg? Closing his eyes at the touch for a moment as he feels his heart beating like crazy again. Opening an eye to search his face again. ]

It's okay. Escha and Logy helped me out big time!

[ Smiling as he leans in to bump their noses together if Hiza doesn't stop him. ]

I'll watch your back and help you out, okay? Oh yeah! I got my guns back. Remind me to give you a demonstration later.

[He does not, in fact, stop Prompto. Of course.]

I'll have to thank them. [Both of his brows rise.] I would like to see you shoot again, especially with your own weapons. Please show me later. I wouldn't mind fighting at your side, even if our skills differ.

[His hand lowers reluctantly, and he leans back.]

Elder brother and the others are counting on me. I should learn the layout now that I have arrived. Please show me around, Prompto.

It's probably better that our skills differ. I'm used to fighting next to Noct and he uses a sword.

[ He's reluctant to move as well, but he knows it's probably better to show him around before he tries to take his mind off of things. He cradles Hizamaru the sword in his arms as he hops up to his feet. Then carefully shifting him to one hand as he offers his other to Hiza. ]

Leave it to me, Tour guide Prompto! I'll show you everything. Oh yeah! We can actually pick our rooms here. So if you want, you can stay with me.

[Reaching back to hold onto the hoodie, he slowly but fluidly climbs to his feet. Rather than be rude and hand the hoodie back, he brings it around to fold it over one arm. Having it dangle off his shoulders... reminds him too much of his brother.]

Thank you, Prompto.

[Reaching out, he takes Prompto's hand, lacing their fingers.]

I will stay with you, if you do not mind.

[That'll turn out so well. It will, but also like. Bad.]

[ Giving his hand a squeeze, before he starts to lead him away from the beach. ]

Awesome! You can ask Carlos or Polly for the rest of your stuff if you want sometime.

[ It'll just be like their last day together where they get too distracted to talk about important stuff ]

First up, is the bar! It's pretty well stocked and even has the little paper umbrellas for drinks.

[ Important details. They'll pass by it before he nods towards the building on the left. ]

Over there we have our public restrooms and showers! Probably for cleaning up all the sand.

[ which they probably have on them. Whoops. ]

[Luckily, he has had some experience with bars given how many of them are on the damn ship now.] Ah. Some appeared on the ship. Junpei-san was skilled at making drinks there. [Weh. Being here is hard; he just keeps getting reminded of everyone else even when he's trying not to be.

Dutifully, he follows after Prompto as they continue, their hands linked.]

Should we clean before we explore any farther...?

[He wonders if they are going to make a mess or something.]

[ He knows that feeling. Pausing to look at the bar as his expression falters for a moment. ]

Yeah... he made me a rum and coke before! It was pretty good.

[ Bringing their linked hands up to press a kiss against his knuckle and then pulling him along. ]

Might be a good idea before we wander into the buildings. I don't really know if anyone actually cleans here.

[ Is their magic cleaning here? it's a mystery ]

Alright. We should wash before we go into any of the buildings.

[But they're outside looking around for now, so he doesn't press it. He is more concerned about other things for once than worrying about being sandy. The Genji cleanliness will return later.]

I did not expect this place to be... [He shakes his head, his eyes lingering up to his hand when Prompto kisses it.] I wasn't sure what to expect.

[A pause.

He lifts Prompto's hand some, peering at the new bracelet.]

We can walk around outside first for a bit.

[ Pointing to the right side. ]

Over there is the kitchen and the cafeteria! It's just as stocked up as the one on the ship.

[ Turning to look at him, about to say something else when he sees him eying the bracelet. Turning red at that. He's going to assume that Hiza is going to find those colors familiar. ]

I thought since you had mine...I should pick up something that reminds me of you.

[The colors do look familiar. His eyes flick up to glance at Prompto from under his lashes, and he does get a bit of a flush himself.]

I like it. [It's a nice color, but it's also pretty cool, too.] I like the one which belonged to you, too, but... Perhaps I can have one similar to this as well.

If... you didn't mind.

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