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falsitates) wrote in veritati2021-07-06 04:54 pm
july event.
JULY 4 ~ 15, 2021
July starts off busy.
With Independence Day approaching, city residents have been hard at work preparing for the upcoming Sunday celebrations. Vitae has always been enthusiastic about the Fourth of July and has made it a city-wide celebration every year. Although it's warned that another heatwave will sweep through the city for the first two weeks of July, everyone still works hard to ensure that they have another memorial holiday.
It's time to unwind.
With Independence Day approaching, city residents have been hard at work preparing for the upcoming Sunday celebrations. Vitae has always been enthusiastic about the Fourth of July and has made it a city-wide celebration every year. Although it's warned that another heatwave will sweep through the city for the first two weeks of July, everyone still works hard to ensure that they have another memorial holiday.
It's time to unwind.
MISSION BOARD
- Bzzz. Bzzz.
It's your phone. It feels like a brick of ice when you pick it up, providing welcome relief from the heat. It shuts down completely, as usual, until new white words on a black background appear.
NEW MISSIONS HAVE BEEN ADDED.True to its message, three new tasks appear under the missions module.
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY.
SOLAMEN MISERIS SOCIOS HABUISSE DOLORIS
FOURTH OF JULY
- Despite the oppressive heat, it almost seems like everyone has gone out for the day. Many people hold barbeques or picnics in their backyards or parks, while others bars and restaurants offer day-long specials, such as free drinks or sides with meals. For those without cash or a barbeque of their own, the church provides free burgers and hotdogs to anyone who stops by their parking lot. Juice and pop are given as drinks, but occasionally, when no one is looking, the volunteer pulls out a bottle of beer from the very bottom of the ice-filled cooler. She gives a wink and puts her finger to her lips. Shhhh.
The beach also has its own free barbeque, though there is no hidden surprise of alcohol to be found. Only food and-- wait, a beach?
It first appeared in the early hours of the morning. A section of the forest has vanished at the city's very edge on the south side. In its place. a large beach is found. Although the waters stretch out as far as the eye can see, Vitae has always been a landlocked city. Where did it come from? Residents claim it's always been there, that the city built an urban beach years ago, before quickly changing the subject. It's Independence Day, man! What does it matter? Let's just have a good time!
Although packed, the beach provides enough room for everyone to find a spot and relax. The water is nice and cool and flocked with screaming kids as they splash each other. Apart from the beach's incredibly strange appearance and the concerning questions it raises, everything appears to be at peace.
Later that night, elaborate fireworks are launched in front of the city hall. Many people also light their own and with a fireworks vendor at every corner, there appears to be no end in sight. The sounds of explosions reverberate throughout the entire night and many people stay up to continue partying, celebrating as if this is the city's final Fourth of July.
DECISION TIME
- The following two weeks are quiet, everyone using up all of their energy for the Fourth of July. The city returns to normal and users of the app are left in peace.
Until the 15th.
YOU HAVE SELECTED [ALLY/BETRAY].A list appear below the message. It contains the names and photos of every person on the app. Until you select one, your phone will be unusable.
CHOOSE A USER.
Towards the end of the day, if you still have not chosen, it stays stuck to your hand and begins to slowly overheat with an ominous timer counting down from ten minutes. It will not be able to be removed, no matter how much force you use. It will only finally let go after you have chosen a name. A new message will appear after you've made your choice.
YOU HAVE SELECTED [NAME].
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANSWER.
PLEASE WAIT PATIENTLY UNTIL THE NEXT UPDATE.
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and he is. ]
Ahaha. From what I'm gleaning here, I'm afraid the answer I have for that question won't be quite the same as yours.
[ with a smile that is rather politely distant.
this is absolutely not going to be a normal conversation. ]
You see, there's many ways you can feel "not knowing". Not knowing what to think could be exciting. Having a question you don't know the answer to is an opportunity for discovery. Development. But, for others, the fact that there is no known fact can be incredibly frustrating, and the unknown can be terrifying.
[ who saysssss this ]
Which feeling are you asking me to sympathize with, Nier?
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Fear and frustration. There's nothing exciting about it this time.
[ no sense of self discovery or new development. ]
Did you not get any strange mail or compensation for missions? It's always been one thing after another.
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I have. Compensation, strange mail. Even strange memories of a life I don't quite recall. But as I said, I'm afraid my answer won't be the same as yours. Your fear and frustration... I can certainly understand why you might feel those things, but I can't empathize with them.
[ simply. maybe that's a bit more personal than most would get, but it's not really a big deal for him. ]
For me, anything new is positive. Whether it be strange, or dangerous. Foreboding. Merciless. You're pushed, and in that you discover something more about yourself that you wouldn't, living the life we've always been living. Is that not exciting?
[ is nier still glad he came here. ]
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Maybe our definition on exciting differs. It's fine, I'm not expecting you to understand these feelings. After all, I can't say that I understand yours.
[ This has been a very weird experience and Nier isn't quite sure what to think on it. He doesn't hate talking to Johannes and maybe the could be friends. Nier thinks they're very different and that much is clear. ]
Hold on. What did you say? You have memories of another life?
[ nier seems more interested in that topic. ]
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That is what I said, yes.
[ yeah. and, as if testing nier in the most infuriating way possible, that's all johannes provides on the topic. just confirmation; no elaboration, which is what is obviously being asked for.
he just runs a finger idly along the telescope, and follows that up with: ]
Would you like to look at the stars?
[ honestly he just wants nier to beg for more info if he's truly that curious. ]
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[ Nier is at a delicate age where he's starting to mature as an adult. He's no longer a child who would simply nod and do what he's told. This time he appears to have lost his patience and speaks with some aggression in his tone. ]
Tell me more about what's been going on. I have memories from another life too.
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his own curiosity is piqued, as well. so... it simply isn't him? that's enough for him to pause, his gaze moving from the telescope back to nier. attentive, careful, waiting. ]
You're getting upset.
[ YES?
OF COURSE? ]
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...was it that obvious? I just want you to give me a straight answer. Don't change the topic or try something funny.
[...like stare at the moon! Or the stars. He thinks those things can wait. ]
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Just this once. As a reward for showing me something I prefer; someone passionate and dead set on getting an answer to their question.
[ please.
but, no. this is genuine too. there's still a bit of a distant tone to it, yet there's no doubting that johannes is entirely engaged now. he tilts his head slightly. ]
What did you want me to elaborate on? The content of these thoughts? The places I'm unfamiliar with, the people I don't recognize? How I feel about them? I'll let you lead. And, like you wish, I'll give you your straight answer.
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[ Nier makes a more stern and unwavering gaze like he's trying to pierce daggers into Johannes general direction. ]
I need to know. It's important so please.
[ He said please??? Is that enough ??? At least Nier remembered his manners and asked politely. ]
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the corners of his lips twitch, a tad more amused. ]
You retract your fangs rather quickly, don't you? What a quick shift from mildly threatening to demure. It's almost cute.
[ that's all he'll offer on that. before nier can interject about how that isn't what he asked, before he has the option to get upset about the consistent bs pouring out of his mouth, johannes speaks again with a politely raised hand: ]
Now, don't get upset by my side comment. I'll keep my word. [ he hums. ] The contents. I suppose it was dying, but not quite dying. Slowly being poisoned. Choking. Melting. Though, I feel as if that also wasn't quite me. And the one who both killed and did not kill me is... Well, I'd rather you not interrupt anything between us, so I won't tell you their name. But I will say that they're here, in Vitae.
[ WHO says this
and who says this so casually. he does. always. ]
Does hearing that help your anxiety about the situation, Nier?
[ :) ]
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Nier knows he's got an issue with his temper so he's been trying not to burst. It's not easy for him though. Whenever he gets really frustrated it's difficult for him to stop being mad. Lately, he's gotten better at hiding it although it seems like Johannes can read him easily enough. He starts to speak with a dull and unamused voice. ]
You don't need to elaborate too much. I still feel anxious but it helped, yeah. [ Nier is still tense and he isn't going to lie about it. ]
...If you'll listen, I have a request. Try to use manners next time?
It would help me more if you were more polite.
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[ ahaha. oh, god. nier may be sitting here frustrated by this entirely horrible piece of shit, but the more johannes hears, the more he actually ends up liking him. like, there's something endearing about his very straightforward distaste.
he may have been a bit morbid there, but. ]
You asked for it straight. In regards to the "truth", I refuse to settle for anything less than what it actually is. Whether it be vulgar, or tedious, or long. So I'd consider it disrespectful to do the same to you, a fellow explorer. [ a beat. ] Though for what it's worth, I do apologize for upsetting you. I don't mean to do it.
[ he REALLY DOESN'T, really. he's always aware of the reactions he might get for saying the things he does. he focuses more on the content than the reactions, however -- he won't curate what anything is for something more palatable. ]
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[The truth sucks okay. Sometimes the answers aren't exactly the ones you're ready to hear.]
Thank you for being honest with me. The other life that I recall was less than pleasant so I understand what you're talking about.