Let's Climb Ship Mountain!

[genpcs_a]

Last week, concerns were expressed in the local newspaper that the weather might be too wet and gloomy for a charm quest. But those concerns were way off.

It was too wet and hellishly windy. Hopefully everyone dressed warm!

At the foot of the mountain, Imelda's tent looked like it was going to be blown away at any moment. The tethers that held it down creaked ominously, and the tent itself leaned hard with the howling winds that whipped at the cheap canvas and gaudy trappings. Even Imelda was starting to get a headache with her little bells and chimes clanging noisily non-stop. But a job was a job, and the fortune teller had to at least look like she'd expected this.

She hadn't, but that was beside the point.

Imelda huddled in front of her crystal ball, her wide shoulders buried in silks and furs. A portable heater was fastened under her table to keep her slipper-clad feet warm as she waited for the participants to approach. Ten men, ten women. It was almost like fate! Except one of the men was technically a robot, but he had 'Man' as part of his name, so it totally counts.

"Come come, children, hurry in! One person at a time! --No, not you ladies, stay out there." Bitch. "Come, and I will tell you the name of your soulmate who will guide you unharmed to the top of the mountain!" Or just whoever she decided to secretly ship that person with.

[OOC: Two threads below! One is for getting your partner assigned, one is for actually scaling the mountain. Each pair starts at a different point, and will be warped there after consulting with Imelda. Unless I really am psychic, no one is matched with their soulmate. Imelda sucks. But you have an opportunity to get a charm if you either A. Find your true ship which will result in a clear path and no monsters at all, or B. Fight to the top, defeat all the monsters, and kiss your partner like whoa. Some of you may get a boss fight if you say you're okay with one, but it's not guaranteed. Players can otherwise NPC the monsters and obstacles they face. Those who succeed each get an Everglade charm. Only those who signed up for the quest are allowed to participate, but anyone is welcome to show up and cheer/jeer on their favorite "couples". Those who would rather stay at home and watch the events on TV may do so, as it will be televised.]

Comments

[scissorvendetta]

Dammit! Can't get anything passed him. Ryuko considers how to respond, ultimately deciding that the truth is the only option. She takes a deep breath but keeps her eyes downcast.

"When I spoke to Gamagoori it seemed like he didn't remember our fight. And I can't remember how we ended up here and as far as I know this damn place that just grabs people."

She grinds her teeth, obviously frustrated, before continuing.

"Point is, if I can't remember how we got here and Satsuki's lackey doesn't remember, then there's a chance that someone in this place can mess with our heads. Make us forget things."

Not that Senketsu has a head but you see where she's going with this.

[god_robe]

That's what happens when he can tell how someone feels by the taste of their blood. The idea of them losing their memories is a touch troubling, but he doesn't particularly have much else to lose right now, except for Ryuko.

"Hrmm... We don't know enough about this place to confirm or deny whether there is a person like that around here, or how this place decides to bring people in.

Once we're done here, perhaps we could start to search for answers? Just guessing at what's going on around here wont get us anywhere."