journal cw mentions of zombie-like illness

[purevanillacookie]

Hello, my friends, forgive this suddenness but would anyone be willing to aid me in potentially dangerous endeavor? There is something affecting the Stars in the forest, and I wish to find a cure before it is too late. There was a mention of it before, several months ago, with the vision revealed to us of Hoku but I fear it has gotten worse.

The only manner in which I can see finding a cure is to capture one of the afflicted Stars, which is why I request aid. I will not be able to do it alone, nor would I chance it. They only come out at night, which makes it even more dangerous.

As well as those willing to research a cure with me. Time is of the essence, I'm afraid, so the more minds we have on it the better. Though I do understand there is much going on as well, and I do not wish to pull too many people in too many directions!

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[ezellotry]

This is... Mister Pure Vanilla, correct? I would be more than willing to lend a hand. Do you have an idea what we might need for an endeavor like that out into the forest? I'm quite handy at tinkering and making things as needed. Usually explosives, but I understand if those aren't needed.

[purevanillacookie]

A trap strong enough to withstand a Stars power. They will be strong and they will not listen to reason, nor do I suspect they will understand their own limitations...

[ezellotry]

I think I'm up to that task. When do you plan on heading out? I think I'd only need a couple days...

[purevanillacookie]

In a few days will be best. I know we are all gearing up for something very important as well, and would hate to drag too many people in many directions.

[goldenambition]

Stars, eh? We're talking creatures, not literal sky lights, yeah?

[purevanillacookie]

They are both, my friend. They are children of Ourania, and though they take the appearance of animals, they are quite literally stars.

[goldenambition]

Huh. Well, not the weirdest thing here by far. Funny, she called me a star when I talked to her too.

But if they can be caught like animals then I can help in that. I'm a damn good tracker once I got a trail.

[purevanillacookie]

I am unsure yet why we get assigned so, I am called a Sun after all, but if you are associated with them I would ask you to remain out of the Forest during the night. If you have any connection with them, you may be as risk of contracting this corruption.

[theuniverseleads]

[Loop immediately making the mental gymnastics from "something weird and dangerous is happening to the stars" to "something happened to the star Isabeau had a vision about and then he went missing" how can they be sure these things aren't related??

but also... stars are important. And the stars here are nicer than the ones back home.]

I can help! Getting around in the darkness won't be a problem for me, and I can handle myself in a fight. I know some healing and communication Craft, too~

[purevanillacookie]

Oh, my dear, I would gladly accept your aid if you were not a Star yourself, and I would fear you falling to the very same fate.

[theuniverseleads]

Oh, you don't have to worry about that! Just because I call myself a star doesn't mean I'm the same as the stars from this world. It's different!

What kind of affliction is it, anyway? Are they just sick?

[alphacraft]

I hope you don't think you'll be going alone.

[theuniverseleads]

I wouldn't dream of it, Researcher! That would be irresponsible of me!

Are you going?

[alphacraft]

I would be happy to help with your research.

[purevanillacookie]

Thank you. We can proceed once we have obtained a sample, however we may get one.

[alphacraft]

Wasn't there a star creature living in town? Has it been discussed with them?

[quirkynote]

And just how fatal is this endeavor of yours?

[purevanillacookie]

[ Sweetie. ]

Dangerous but it should not be fatal. I have no intention of dying again. If we cannot safely capture one, we shall retreat.

[ Period. ]

[quirkynote]

Oh? So you're implying you had intentions of dying the last time? I find that very hard to believe.

[ephemeralflow]

Hm. I see Loop is insisting.

[And Timekeeper also sees them fretting about their missing friends, there. She's curious herself, maybe. Maybe something else, too.]

Capture should not be difficult for my abilities. I hope you don't mind if I leave everything else to the rest of you.

[purevanillacookie]

Of course not, your abilities will be incredibly helpful to simply catch one. Between you, Ezell, Will, Loop, and Odile, I feel confident I will only need to lead the group to a location I know will be a perfect spot for the trap, and leave it to you.

[ephemeralflow]

Indeed, provided nothing goes unexpectedly, of course. I will admit, the novelty of not knowing if it will has rather worn off.

In your brain

[jesterlies]

[He does not respond to the entry, but Vanilla will get something through their connection.]

Heeey, hey, Vanilly, just what ARE you getting up to without my say?

[Like he is one to talk about recklessness but also- he's kind of curious-]

jesters in MY brain?!

[purevanillacookie]

Oh? Whose on whose leash here, my sweet Other-Half?

[ Despite the tease he will set his journal down and let Shadow Milk explore the memory of his talk with Felicity. ]

it more likely than you think

[jesterlies]

Maybe you should pull a little tighter, then, my meddlesome Other-Half, you're getting into something that sounds AWFULLY dangerous, I think this script needs revisions.

[But, okay fine, he will peruse this memory. Hm.

...

DAD??

Shadow Milk spends an awful long time trying to work out the logistics of THAT before he moves on. Hm.]

I've never been one for the horror genre, myself. Toooo gross in the clean up, you know? No one likes to mop the guts off the stage when it's all said and done.