Event Log - Malnosso World

[lucetimods]

Who: Everybody!
What: A field trip for the entirety of Luceti!
When: October 27th, until the end of November 2nd
Where: The Happiest Place on the Moon, Malnosso World!
Summary: So you remember all those times Luceti was transformed into Luceti Land? Welcome to Malnosso World, Luceti Land's bigger, cooler brother. Be sure to keep all hands inside the rides at all times, and refer to your map if you get lost. Trust me, you'll get lost.
Rating: F for Fun!

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[geniustheveil]

Luke, do you think it's strange I wanted to come on this ride? [She really just wants to know.]

28th~ holy tl;dr batman

[halfnhalf]

[While Teddy's out, the overwhelming itch all over his body is back, and he can't help scratching at whatever feels the most uncomfortable as he walks and tries to figure out where everything is. He does his best to keep his head down, not willing to see or talk to anyone, lest he realizes that they're looking at him. Him and his dumb, ugly self. Who would want him, anyway? He's the quiet one, not nearly the attention-getter that Billy is. It makes sense, really... ha...

At one point as he looks through the clothes offered at the giftshop, he pushes his hand against the table too hard, and his nail bends back enough to bleed. He cringes, but expected it to heal in seconds... and it doesn't. Right... Instead, he grabs a box of band-aids and already takes one out to wrap around his thumb. First time he actually had a use for these things...

While he's there, he takes a forest green hoodie. It's easier, having the hood up and seeing the edge of the fabric above his vision, knowing that he'll be less recognizable like this. At least now he feels like he isn't on the verge of a nervous breakdown.

Finally, he does grab some food, enough to last them for a couple of days, ranging from ingredients for an actual meal when they're feeling like responsible and healthy adults to ramen when they're feeling like lazy and unhealthy teenage boys. That's about all he needs, so he heads back, his steps gaining in speed the closer he gets.

But when he's there, he stops, hand in his pocket and feeling the keys as he stares at the door. Billy had told him that he'd be here, and Teddy knew what he meant by it, but what if... what if Billy has no control over it? What if it comes back even with him resisting it? What if he walks in and finds the love of his life at the window again, blue in his eyes and watching the world go by?

What if he isn't? Are you going to keep running from this?

...

With a deep breath, Teddy unlocks the door and heads inside. The shower is going... so Billy actually is taking a shower. That's a good sign... Really good, actually. Before this, Teddy'd have to poke and bully at Billy to take care of himself like this. Now, he did it all on his own... That's so good to hear.

He puts the food away, then goes to the bedroom to pull his hoodie off, and he's got his hands at the edges of it when he sees the paper on his bed. Crumpled, stained, and with writing so fami -

Oh. Oh, no. Oh, no no, did Billy see it? Teddy had forgotten - That list he made, the one that listed every single flaw that Teddy saw, everything that made him cringe every time he looked in the mirror. This was the last thing he wanted Billy to see, knowing that Billy had tried so hard to fix his view of himself. And he did, he did, but so many days of doubting himself and his looks and his personality, and he'd just... fallen back into his old ways. And Teddy knows just as well that he isn't out of those woods yet, not by a long shot.

He's tempted to leave. Billy doesn't know he's here, so he could just - get out, not come back for a while, not see the look on Billy's face. But... there's more writing on there. Writing Teddy didn't leave when he was writing everything down, when he angrily scribbled out the rest. Part of him doesn't want to see it, afraid of what he'll find. But curiosity is getting the better of him. So he walks further in, leaving his hoodie alone, and sinks down in the mattress, then slowly reaches out to take the paper and read it for himself.

...

He doesn't even get to the second line when his own vision blurs, for so many reasons. This list is... Billy'd actually gone through and wrote on every single one, writing everything he loved about Teddy. Never once calling him out on it, showing disappointment for forgetting everything he told Teddy, or calling him an idiot like Teddy is doing to himself. They're all compliments, sincere and genuine, and he can just hear Billy's voice in his words. And the tears on the paper... God, he did that. He and his stupid list made Billy cry again, and hard, even the number of drops on the paper have anything to say about it.

Teddy wants to stop. But no, he... he needs to keep reading. This is important, probably one of the most important things he'll ever read.

And when he's done, he bends over to rest his forehead against his knee, one hand on the back of his head, the other on his neck, while he lets the tears fall. New from the thoughts and worries he had over the past month, and old from his past self, the one who shifted and changed every day to meet what everyone else liked and wanted. It's so overwhelming that he feels like he can barely breathe, only taking in shuddering breaths and letting them out in quiet sobs. This is the one thing that will always haunt him, the fact that his own body could be so much better than it is, and that so many people know it. It's not just other people can pick out his flaws - No, it's he himself who's his own worst enemy. And just when he was feeling comfortable and proud in his own skin, the one who made him feel that way showed him a replacement whom he seemed to prefer, and Teddy's confidence had shattered.

It feels like he's slowly picking up the pieces between his sobs. Not putting them together, but just holding them in his arms, unsure where to start, but wanting to. He just... needs to figure out how. And when he does, he - maybe he'll -

Maybe he'll look at himself the way the list - the revamped list describes him. But right now? He just holds the pieces of himself and cries, for his past and his present.]

[noitatnacni]

"Yeah, I think that pretty much covers it. At least this surprise has some pretty cool rides." Even if the wait seemed endless. Then again, Zatanna had other reasons for feeling anxious, like the massive powercap that cut her off from any magic.

But since she was trying not to think about that beyond the inevitable moments when a spell would be really useful, Zatanna kept up the conversation with Kate. It was a good distraction, not to mention a chance to actually get to know each other without violence being involved.

"So you know Billy and Teddy back home--does that mean you're a superhero too?"

[calmbeforethe]

Oh? [ That wasn't the answer she was expecting at all, wow. Ororo frowns, puzzled. ] That's... strange. Whatever for?

[calmbeforethe]

Not so, actually. It is more of a commercially-driven holiday, in my experience. Full of dressing up in costumes, not always scary, and giving children more sweet treats than any other time of the year.

I'm sure you made a lovely-looking spirit however, Mia. Unless that was not the intent?

[weathervain]

My hair. Actually-- it's not just my hair. I'm having some trouble with a colour. I have no idea why, so I just...

[She waves a hand with an annoyed look.] I figured the scientists were messing with me. God knows what for, though, but given I've never had this problem before a week ago, maybe they didn't like me drawing mocking pictures on the network or something.

[calmbeforethe]

Who says one cannot have both at once? [ Ororo grins a little, brushing some hair back and away from her face. She's in a good mood. ] And you? You look like you've been here a while.

[calmbeforethe]

[ Ororo gives a startled laugh. ] Ah, perhaps not. Though giving you such an... affliction seems a bit much, for so small a slight. [ Ororo's smile turns wry. ] Though they are not exactly known for fair exchanges, I suppose.

Will you be alright?

[calmbeforethe]

[ Ororo lifts one eyebrow. It's lucky that she's so used to dealing with stubbornness in people. It's made her patient. ]

... Looking at it one way, yes, I suppose it is. We do not exactly gain anything from taking advantage of what we have, right now. But nor do we lose anything, either. Unless, of course, you can find some way to leave this place of your own free will.

[calmbeforethe]

[ Ororo opts to watch Laura go first, trying to see what happens when she makes it to the other side. Even from where she stays put, she can see that somehow Laura is alright, if not landing perfectly on both feet (because of course.)

So, with a (huge) measure of uncertainty, Ororo steps back a short distance, and takes a graceful running leap....! Does she somersault on the way down? Maybe. Maybe she can't help it, being in the air is her favorite thing, even if she was without her powers currently. ]

[misterbrief]

[He should probably explain to her that he can stay underwater for a while...

The wave comes, and he actually manages this time, albeit pretty shaky, but he gets it. Barely. Either way, he stands with arms folded, smirking triumphantly at her. Watch him screw it up the next five times because it was a fluke.]

[calmbeforethe]

[ Ororo frowns, puzzled. The masseuse standing over her frowns similarly, though for different reasons. Stop stressing her client out, Natasha! ]

Hmm. I cannot claim to know anything about magic, either. I won't ask for details, but is he alright? [ a pause. ] And you, are you alright, my friend?

[complicatedliar]

Loki gave her a hot smile, full of promise. "Let's have another dance out here, then, if you're having fun." He wondered if he could work her up enough that she'd drag him off the floor. It sounded like an excellent challenge to try.

He ducked his head to nuzzle her neck again.

[complicatedliar]

I'd appreciate that. [and... He actually really would. Asgard isn't known for its fine teas, that's for certain.]

She's...adopted me as her older brother, amusingly enough.

I'm Loki. [Hm, winner if anyone has warned this man about him yet. But he does appreciate the bow instead of the handshake so many mortals prefer.]

[shamelessness]

For you too, Kurt?

[shamelessness]

[Quickly she stands with a lot of energy behind it. She smiles at him. Shiemi is simply trying to be reassuring. He doesn't looks scared, but lost people get nervous, don't they?]

Then let's go! My name is Shiemi by the way.

[markofthewise]

[And then just like that, it's over. It's the shortest ride in the park, but it goes the longest distance.

Sokka is too dazed to actually undo his harness. Most people are.]

So... pretty...

[markofthewise]

They won't be. And I don't want to wait. Just come on, would you?

[markofthewise]

[Sokka stares in surprise at that. He so did not see that coming.

Oh well, Aang is distracted. Sokka launches forward with mallet in tow.]

[markofthewise]

"Because you're being weird. Much weirder than my current feelings on dinosaur rides."

[shamelessness]

[Shiemi doesn't remember at all. Her spirit tried her best to repress it.]

O-oh... But won't it be less scary with two people?

[wildbluevagner]

Um... It's possible! I mean... I'm not really trying to look right now. Too much complications, you know? [And he hasn't even gotten stuck on the paddleboats of love with Wanda yet.] The fuzzy man's taking a break from wooing the ladies.

[herotypical]

"There are small and impressionable children around, so...yeah. Of course I did. Maybe you should keep that in mind, too."

[herotypical]

"I'll win you a trilby or something. You know, to replace it."

[wildbluevagner]

[Yes. The snuggling. His tail is wrapped around her midsection, and he leans back comfortably as they're huddled close.]

Maybe? I mean... not always with the same person! [His love life has become infinitely more complicated since he arrived here.] That sounds pretty bad, doesn't it...