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Entry tags:
- *event,
- ahiru: timmy,
- aki hayakawa: lex,
- albert wesker: ref,
- ange ushiromiya: jelle,
- charlie kelly: ashlee,
- childe: bean,
- darth maul: shade,
- eurydice: floral,
- fakir: orlando,
- goro akechi: kei,
- izuku "deku" midoriya: tea,
- jason kolchek: kacey,
- kainé: ava,
- kd6-3.7: moz,
- keith: sailor g,
- lance: charley,
- laurel lance: mary,
- luca: robin,
- lucille sharpe: clari,
- lucius artorius castus: orlando,
- lumine: trix,
- luz noceda: pedro,
- manabu yuuki: elle,
- michael: lu,
- nehan: ray,
- orpheus: qv,
- palamedes sextus: laura,
- paul atreides: beth,
- penny polendina: kei,
- peter graham: jhey,
- rena ryugu: eko,
- rose da silva: jhey,
- satoko hojo: kari,
- savage opress: vette,
- scorpia: gore,
- soldier blue: elle,
- stiles stilinski: charley,
- the operator: sue,
- tinya wazzo: argustar,
- usagi tsukino: jax,
- varian: tf,
- wanda maximoff: jade
Gain the weight of you then lose it
JANUARY 2022 EVENT
IMAGE DESCRIPTORS IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE
Prompt One
[Image One: Woman in an elaborate blue dress with high collar staring at camera while people dance in background.]
[Image Two: Woman in pink dress touching chest and smiling at camera while people dance in background.]
Prompt Two
[Image One: Explicit gif of snake shedding its skin and a new viperlike snake coming out of the old skin.]
[Image Two: Gif of eyes gazing at camera and right eye turning yellow.]
Prompt Three
[Image One: Image of rock snake with fire glowing in its mouth.]
[Image Two: Gif of a snake made entirely out of flames hissing.]
SNAKE DEN
THE SHEDDING CEREMONY
Unsnakely
CODINGPrompt One
[Image One: Woman in an elaborate blue dress with high collar staring at camera while people dance in background.]
[Image Two: Woman in pink dress touching chest and smiling at camera while people dance in background.]
Prompt Two
[Image One: Explicit gif of snake shedding its skin and a new viperlike snake coming out of the old skin.]
[Image Two: Gif of eyes gazing at camera and right eye turning yellow.]
Prompt Three
[Image One: Image of rock snake with fire glowing in its mouth.]
[Image Two: Gif of a snake made entirely out of flames hissing.]
WHEN: Evenings throughout January
WHERE: The Red, Cellar Door
CONTENT WARNINGS: Alcohol/Drugs, possible NSFW scenarios, forced honesty, mood altering substances.
WHERE: The Red, Cellar Door
CONTENT WARNINGS: Alcohol/Drugs, possible NSFW scenarios, forced honesty, mood altering substances.
Around Trench, Sleepers will find a gold-edged flyer pinned to most doors, lamps, and posted around stores and throughout the market. Some may even find the flyer pinned to their front door:
MADAM GENEROSITY INVITES YOU TO THE SNAKE DEN
A female Trenchie named Dorothea seems to be directing the acts. People can perform multiple times. Talents performed can include music, comedy, dance routines, or little skits. After the Talent Show concludes, a Fashion Show will be put on, and everyone is encouraged to join. You can get your hair and make-up done elaborately backstage and find eccentric outfits to try on if you're not so happy with the one you showed up in.
Going to the Snake Den at this time will cause incredible stress relief. Even those who are typically shy or introverted will find themselves soothed at the Snake Den. Giant pillows have been thrown about so people can puddle in together and snuggle up. Private rooms have been created out of silks for some private conversations or interactions.
There must be something in the drinks or the snacks going around because it becomes easy to become a much more outgoing version of yourself at the party. It may increase friendliness or touchiness and relax people's usual reservations. Who knows? It might encourage you to go up on stage and show off a bit or talk to that handsome stranger who has been eying you the whole night. Regular intoxication from alcohol/drugs is possible as well which means some people might not need the additional encouragement.
Regular dancing occurs after the Fashion Shows with various musicians performing on stage to fill the night up with plenty of mood melodies. As the evening prolongs, the lights dim and things become quiet and soothing. Since paleblood magic is exceptionally strong this month with honesty, attendants of the party may find themselves being more open and honest about themselves. Hopefully, you don't confess anything too vulnerable about yourself...
FAQ:
1. Characters with mental abilities may be able to resist the honesty sway if they consciously realize it is happening.
2. Any talent can be performed on the stage.
3. The flyer is magically enchanted so that people who touch it will feel unusually excited to go to the Snake Den.
Hello darling and dearest Sleepers! Do not let the cold dampen your spirit or weaken your hope. Do not allow our differences to divide us; do not let the frigid drive you to isolation; do not hurt your soul by forgetting one another. They say snakes cannot thrive in the cold, yet here I am, defying it, thriving despite it. You can too. We must persist. We shall persist. Not with violence and bloodshed, not with pollution and corruption, but with unity! With compassion and fun.The Red has been elaborately decorated for the Snake Den spectacle. Enormous golden statues of snakes have been placed throughout. Golden lights glitter above. Servers carry about golden flutes of champagne, soda, and sparkling water. You can order other drinks at the bar. While the invite has gone out to Sleepers, there are some regular Trenchies who have come to show their support. To perform in the Talent Show portion, one simply needs to go backstage to prepare with the rest.
I invite you all to join me at The Red every odd evening of January! Welcome to the Snake Den! A little Talent Show I throw occasionally to remind Sleepers of their profound potential for greatness and awe! Come be flashy on stage or to support your friends. After the Talent Show is our famed Fashion Show. Do you have eccentric outfits you would like to show off? Now is truly your time to shine!
The evening will be filled with plenty of food and drink for all. We shall dance, we shall show off, we shall persist and defy corruption together. Let my lovely Night Walkers shine and keep you company for the evening. Find some new friends, have an illicit affair, or just come so you don't have to be alone for a night. You are all welcome...And don't worry, I've enchanted the Red so that none of your powers can cause any damage while inside the building. Feel free to really make a light show with your fire! It won't hurt anyone.
I so look forward to seeing all of you there.
With Love,
Madam Generosity
A female Trenchie named Dorothea seems to be directing the acts. People can perform multiple times. Talents performed can include music, comedy, dance routines, or little skits. After the Talent Show concludes, a Fashion Show will be put on, and everyone is encouraged to join. You can get your hair and make-up done elaborately backstage and find eccentric outfits to try on if you're not so happy with the one you showed up in.
Going to the Snake Den at this time will cause incredible stress relief. Even those who are typically shy or introverted will find themselves soothed at the Snake Den. Giant pillows have been thrown about so people can puddle in together and snuggle up. Private rooms have been created out of silks for some private conversations or interactions.
There must be something in the drinks or the snacks going around because it becomes easy to become a much more outgoing version of yourself at the party. It may increase friendliness or touchiness and relax people's usual reservations. Who knows? It might encourage you to go up on stage and show off a bit or talk to that handsome stranger who has been eying you the whole night. Regular intoxication from alcohol/drugs is possible as well which means some people might not need the additional encouragement.
Regular dancing occurs after the Fashion Shows with various musicians performing on stage to fill the night up with plenty of mood melodies. As the evening prolongs, the lights dim and things become quiet and soothing. Since paleblood magic is exceptionally strong this month with honesty, attendants of the party may find themselves being more open and honest about themselves. Hopefully, you don't confess anything too vulnerable about yourself...
FAQ:
1. Characters with mental abilities may be able to resist the honesty sway if they consciously realize it is happening.
2. Any talent can be performed on the stage.
3. The flyer is magically enchanted so that people who touch it will feel unusually excited to go to the Snake Den.
WHEN: Begins in January - Effects may be permanent. Players choose when the effects wear off.
WHERE: Everywhere
CONTENT WARNINGS: Forced modification of body, possible themes of body dysmorphia, shedding/peeling skin, burning/eating dead skin, alternate versions of characters, possible genderswapping, possible alteration of personality/memories.
WHERE: Everywhere
CONTENT WARNINGS: Forced modification of body, possible themes of body dysmorphia, shedding/peeling skin, burning/eating dead skin, alternate versions of characters, possible genderswapping, possible alteration of personality/memories.
[A passage from Rituals and Reality; Chapter 2: The Shedding Ceremony. Found exclusively in Gaze:]
"Worshippers of Madam Generosity believed that the shedding of snakeskin was symbolic to the shedding of an old life and the acceptance of a new life. The skin left behind was a reminder of past trials and tribulations, and the skin you walk away with is evidence of all that you have learned and experienced. In ancient times, Sleepers would ritualistically select one of their own to sacrifice to Madam Generosity. Eventually, Sleepers would come to learn that Madam Generosity did not appreciate blood sacrifices. Due to her gentle nature, she encouraged Sleepers to pay tribute to her in other ways.
Thus came the Shedding Ceremony. Sleepers would rub away chapped skin and set it afire in a bowl. They would reflect on lives left behind and the new life they had been given in Trench. Over time, this created a powerful magical experience that persisted beyond the original ceremony. The Shedding Ceremony is both a ritual and an enchantment.
As January begins, Sleepers may find that their skin has become dry and brittle. The generous application of lotions and oils may soothe the skin, but neglected skin can begin to peel off. Although it is a painless experience, it can be rather gross to look at and a bit itchy. Then one day, you simply fall asleep and when you awaken, you are an entirely different version of yourself. You will find a nearly perfect replica of your old self in a shed skin nearby. Your new body may be stronger, faster, more powerful. Old scars may be healed, lost limps replaced...Or you might be an entirely new gender. Some have even experienced becoming a different species. Some awaken as an older or younger variation of themselves while others find that they have become an alternate version of themselves.
These effects have been known to last for a few days up to months at a time. In some scenarios, the effects have become permanent. Some believe it to be a curse while others believe it is a gift. It may happen multiple times and take a few sheds to return to your original body. It is believed that ingesting your old skin or burning it alleviates the changes and brings you back to your original body faster. Generous application of lotion and oils can prevent the Shedding Ceremony altogether for some - or at the very least, slow it down."
FAQ
1. Characters can avoid this prompt altogether via the application of lotion.
2. If you decide to permanently change your character in a big way (ie; changing their species/gender/age) then we do ask that you update your character on the taken page to reflect that they are now an Alternate Version of a character. This would open up the original character to be applicable to new players.
3. This can change blood types for those interested in trying on a new blood type. You can either temporarily change a blood type or permanently. If you permanently change a blood type, let us know on the Blood Type page and update your information on the taken page.
4. You can play out the transformation as explicitly or non-explicitly as you want. Maybe characters see the changes happening under their peeling skin or just wake up in their new body. The peeling does not need to be any more graphic than what you would typically see on dry skin.
5. You can alter a character's gender, species, age, blood type, or switch to a general alternate version of a character (ie; Coffee Shop AU, an AU of your character but with different powers, an AU of your character if they came from a different canon or timeline.) Please have fun with this and explore the possibilities for as long as you like!
"Worshippers of Madam Generosity believed that the shedding of snakeskin was symbolic to the shedding of an old life and the acceptance of a new life. The skin left behind was a reminder of past trials and tribulations, and the skin you walk away with is evidence of all that you have learned and experienced. In ancient times, Sleepers would ritualistically select one of their own to sacrifice to Madam Generosity. Eventually, Sleepers would come to learn that Madam Generosity did not appreciate blood sacrifices. Due to her gentle nature, she encouraged Sleepers to pay tribute to her in other ways.
Thus came the Shedding Ceremony. Sleepers would rub away chapped skin and set it afire in a bowl. They would reflect on lives left behind and the new life they had been given in Trench. Over time, this created a powerful magical experience that persisted beyond the original ceremony. The Shedding Ceremony is both a ritual and an enchantment.
As January begins, Sleepers may find that their skin has become dry and brittle. The generous application of lotions and oils may soothe the skin, but neglected skin can begin to peel off. Although it is a painless experience, it can be rather gross to look at and a bit itchy. Then one day, you simply fall asleep and when you awaken, you are an entirely different version of yourself. You will find a nearly perfect replica of your old self in a shed skin nearby. Your new body may be stronger, faster, more powerful. Old scars may be healed, lost limps replaced...Or you might be an entirely new gender. Some have even experienced becoming a different species. Some awaken as an older or younger variation of themselves while others find that they have become an alternate version of themselves.
These effects have been known to last for a few days up to months at a time. In some scenarios, the effects have become permanent. Some believe it to be a curse while others believe it is a gift. It may happen multiple times and take a few sheds to return to your original body. It is believed that ingesting your old skin or burning it alleviates the changes and brings you back to your original body faster. Generous application of lotion and oils can prevent the Shedding Ceremony altogether for some - or at the very least, slow it down."
FAQ
1. Characters can avoid this prompt altogether via the application of lotion.
2. If you decide to permanently change your character in a big way (ie; changing their species/gender/age) then we do ask that you update your character on the taken page to reflect that they are now an Alternate Version of a character. This would open up the original character to be applicable to new players.
3. This can change blood types for those interested in trying on a new blood type. You can either temporarily change a blood type or permanently. If you permanently change a blood type, let us know on the Blood Type page and update your information on the taken page.
4. You can play out the transformation as explicitly or non-explicitly as you want. Maybe characters see the changes happening under their peeling skin or just wake up in their new body. The peeling does not need to be any more graphic than what you would typically see on dry skin.
5. You can alter a character's gender, species, age, blood type, or switch to a general alternate version of a character (ie; Coffee Shop AU, an AU of your character but with different powers, an AU of your character if they came from a different canon or timeline.) Please have fun with this and explore the possibilities for as long as you like!
WHEN: All of Bone Season
WHERE: Anywhere outside
CONTENT WARNINGS: Possible injuries or death from burns/fire.
WHERE: Anywhere outside
CONTENT WARNINGS: Possible injuries or death from burns/fire.
[A journal entry from the Wayward Watcher that can be found in the Archaic Archives reads:]
"Do not trust the naked snake trails of January. They exist to trick you into a sense of Madam Generosity's comfort. The Good Pthumerian leaves snow tracks in her wake, but the Unsnakely leaves melted trails of snow. This creature has spent centuries cloaking itself to rope in those who devotedly follow Madam Generosity. The kind people of Trench look to snakes as a trustworthy, compassionate symbol filled with good intention.
There are many ways to anticipate the Unsnakely's presence. Besides its melted trails (that eventually turn to ice in the cold), you may notice pockets of comfortable heat. While many believe greenery is a good sign, do not be fooled by the melted patches of grass you find. These are not symbols of an early spring. They are symbols of incoming destruction.
The Unsnakely is not of blood or soul; it is a blood curse of the earth, a product of Blood Pollution. It's a creature made out of rock, with no pulse, no soul, no mind. Molten lava pours through its body. It moves in and out of the earth without disturbing the surface, transforming from rock into small beasts or a snake the size of your home. It looks to spill blood to freshen its own magic and its choice of weapon is its size and the fire it breathes. A furious Unsnakely will light up in flames and can bring great destruction to its surroundings. People have lost their homes to the Unsnakely and of course, people have lost their lives.
The Unsnakely, no matter the size it takes, is as fast and lethal as a typical snake. It cannot truly die, as it is a curse of the earth, but it can be physically destroyed by immense blunt strength or coldblood abilities whether fire or ice. Typical ice abilities will not work against the snake - they must come from a coldblood source. Enchanted coldblood items will be effective against the Unsnakely.
The Unsnakely can spit fire like venom and boil the air around it. It can be difficult to get physically close enough to land a blow due to the suffocatingly hot temperature rolling off its body. It traditionally hunts in the streets and in the woods, by the beach and among the cliffs. Once someone has slain the beast, it returns to the earth where it rebuilds itself over a period of 2-3 days. It primarily hunts during Bone Season, preferring to use the cloak of Madam Generosity to its advantage.
Since this is not a traditional snake, it has no desire to "eat" anyone. It will simply roast you alive - which is arguably worse for some. Its fire burns hotter and brighter than regular fire, and it is a slow, agonizing death that has caused absolute madness in some. People have claimed to see strange visions in the smoke that pours off of the Unsnakely, causing distortion in battle. Do not inhale too much of the Unsnakely's smoke as it will cause intense vertigo. Remember: this is a creature of deception.
Lastly, it would be beneficial to know that the Unsnakely cannot hear or see. It responds to the vibration around it. Some who stay still may get the upper hand, but the creature can feel the vibrations of your heartbeat if your pulse is unusually elevated. Good luck, fellow Hunters. Treat burns by the Unsnakely with vileblood. I know it sounds mad, but the vileblood seems to attack whatever cursed heat comes with burns from the Unsnakely.
Take care of yourself,
- The Wayward Watcher"
FAQ
1. Characters who can manipulate earth can contort/stop/fight against the Unsnakely's natural body. It will take great control to fully control or dismantle the body.
2. Coldbloods with fire abilities can similarly control the fire of the Unsnakely with great control.
"Do not trust the naked snake trails of January. They exist to trick you into a sense of Madam Generosity's comfort. The Good Pthumerian leaves snow tracks in her wake, but the Unsnakely leaves melted trails of snow. This creature has spent centuries cloaking itself to rope in those who devotedly follow Madam Generosity. The kind people of Trench look to snakes as a trustworthy, compassionate symbol filled with good intention.
There are many ways to anticipate the Unsnakely's presence. Besides its melted trails (that eventually turn to ice in the cold), you may notice pockets of comfortable heat. While many believe greenery is a good sign, do not be fooled by the melted patches of grass you find. These are not symbols of an early spring. They are symbols of incoming destruction.
The Unsnakely is not of blood or soul; it is a blood curse of the earth, a product of Blood Pollution. It's a creature made out of rock, with no pulse, no soul, no mind. Molten lava pours through its body. It moves in and out of the earth without disturbing the surface, transforming from rock into small beasts or a snake the size of your home. It looks to spill blood to freshen its own magic and its choice of weapon is its size and the fire it breathes. A furious Unsnakely will light up in flames and can bring great destruction to its surroundings. People have lost their homes to the Unsnakely and of course, people have lost their lives.
The Unsnakely, no matter the size it takes, is as fast and lethal as a typical snake. It cannot truly die, as it is a curse of the earth, but it can be physically destroyed by immense blunt strength or coldblood abilities whether fire or ice. Typical ice abilities will not work against the snake - they must come from a coldblood source. Enchanted coldblood items will be effective against the Unsnakely.
The Unsnakely can spit fire like venom and boil the air around it. It can be difficult to get physically close enough to land a blow due to the suffocatingly hot temperature rolling off its body. It traditionally hunts in the streets and in the woods, by the beach and among the cliffs. Once someone has slain the beast, it returns to the earth where it rebuilds itself over a period of 2-3 days. It primarily hunts during Bone Season, preferring to use the cloak of Madam Generosity to its advantage.
Since this is not a traditional snake, it has no desire to "eat" anyone. It will simply roast you alive - which is arguably worse for some. Its fire burns hotter and brighter than regular fire, and it is a slow, agonizing death that has caused absolute madness in some. People have claimed to see strange visions in the smoke that pours off of the Unsnakely, causing distortion in battle. Do not inhale too much of the Unsnakely's smoke as it will cause intense vertigo. Remember: this is a creature of deception.
Lastly, it would be beneficial to know that the Unsnakely cannot hear or see. It responds to the vibration around it. Some who stay still may get the upper hand, but the creature can feel the vibrations of your heartbeat if your pulse is unusually elevated. Good luck, fellow Hunters. Treat burns by the Unsnakely with vileblood. I know it sounds mad, but the vileblood seems to attack whatever cursed heat comes with burns from the Unsnakely.
Take care of yourself,
- The Wayward Watcher"
FAQ
1. Characters who can manipulate earth can contort/stop/fight against the Unsnakely's natural body. It will take great control to fully control or dismantle the body.
2. Coldbloods with fire abilities can similarly control the fire of the Unsnakely with great control.
the shedding ceremony "tmw ur smol irish girlfriend turns into a tol irish boy"
But when Peter stirs quietly and opens his eyes in the early hours of the morning expecting to see his beloved precious girlfriend sleeping beside him, and instead sees a sleeping young man..... well.
This might just take the cake.
He jolts out of Luna's bed so quickly that it's almost inhuman — a fact that he fortunately isn't quite aware of in the moment — scrambling backwards and somehow managing not to fall over himself despite just having woken up and being very out of sorts. But there's nothing like waking up in bed next to some weird stranger to have a person kicking into full speed. )
AHHHHH!
( Peter screams, clutching a pillow he'd drug off with him to his chest, protectively. )
i WAS going to leave this but.... i had to..........
Only her legs feel strange, the rest of her too. Like the weight of her seems all off, everything's unbalanced. And she soon crumples out of bed onto the floor, dragging the covers with her. What on Earth—?! She quickly pushes herself up to sit, wand raised and eyes wide. Her mind's racing, mixed up with the confusion of herself and the urgency of Peter's shouting. ]
Peter—! What's wrong, what's go— [ Her voice cracks and she puts a hand to her throat: what's going on with her voice. Why does it sound... so low?
And then she realises, even tangled up in bedsheets, something else: why does she feel so uncomfortable. Like she's being strangled by her pyjamas. She glances down at herself and stares.
This isn't her. ]
and then I had to immediately hit it back
Peter's eyes go extremely wide and his heart's hammering so fast and hard that it physically hurts. He's got her wand. And Luna's not anywhere in sight. The fact this guy says his name just makes it all feel doubly threatening, and Peter's mind is conjuring up about a million horrific scenarios. He knows who they are. )
Where is she?!
( Peter's still clutching the pillow like a shield, but now there's something else through the panicked fearful tone to his... screams. There's an anger, alarmed and horrified and staring down at that wand in the intruder's hand. When he speaks again, his voice is shaking, but there's something demanding to his tone all the same. He's visibly afraid, but he will fight you for Luna, weird creepy stranger. )
What the fuck did you do to Luna?! If you hurt her—
no subject
Stop shouting at me—! [ She can't quite recall if Peter has ever raised his voice at her. Maybe around her, depending on the situation. But certainly not at her. And he's never sworn at her.
Of course she can't really fault him with being so terrified and then angry, but it does hurt quite a bit being spoken to like that — her face twisting in upset. ]
It's me—! [ Her voice keeps cracking in places in her distress. It'd probably be quite funny if it all wasn't so terrible. ] Peter, it's— I'm Luna—!
no subject
But all he can focus on through his own upset is the fact of Luna being in some kind of danger, and this guy doing something to hurt her.
...Needless to say, what the boy says next is completely unexpected.
'I'm Luna—!' )
What?! ( What the fuck ) No you're not!
( Peter's looking more horrified than he is angry, now. Is this person crazy?! And in a sudden moment, perhaps for the first time in his life, there's something in him that's glad for Paimon. The demon would do anything to protect Luna. ...Peter might need him. Slowly, he's easing along the wall, back still against it. A little closer to the door. Maybe to block the guy from running if he tries to. )
Just tell me where she is!!
no subject
I'm right here, Peter—! [ She doesn't even know how to explain this, or even fully explain why she's different. Why she's a stranger to him now, that she no longer looks like herself. ] Something is very wrong, but it's me.
[ If he could just believe her. She doesn't know how to convince him in the moment, make him understand it's her underneath this body. But... maybe someone else can be convinced. Someone who's more sensitive to her beneath the skin. Luna just hopes he's woken up with all this commotion as she raises her wand: ]
Expecto Patronum—! [ A happy thought and a firm flick of her wand. Silvery tendrils of smoke burst from the wand, gathering into a small, shifting cloud before a ghostly hare leaps forth, illuminating the room in pale light. Luna lets out a shuddering breath, softly whispering in desperation. ]
It's me, it's me.
Paimon taking care of business tbh
—the boy's raising Luna's wand and saying a spell, and Peter flinches again, only this time much worse. He practically convulses away from the gesture, the motion of magic, the spellword said aloud. He gasps loudly, shoves back against the wall like he's trying to hide, terrified of the display. It's the kneejerk reaction; he's so very afraid of the magic when it's being wielded by someone other than Luna, being aimed at him.
....Only it's not being aimed at him, not something meant to hurt or attack. If he was able to think more clearly, he'd realise he recognises the spell produced. As it is, Peter's just staring wide-eyed and open-mouthed at the silvery light that hops around the room, looking petrified to begin with, but then— something in him does seem to change, wide eyes unblinkingly locked on the hare, following its movements. Luna certainly knows what she's doing with trying to reach Paimon this way; the demon reacts immediately to the display of magic, and Peter's eyes cloud with that familiar sort of darkening as something else moves to the surface of him and stays there. Still wide-eyed but not looking so terrified, just... taking everything in.
For a very long moment, one boy just stares at the other from across the room, and then it's almost as though a switch has been turned on in Peter. He exhales a staggered breath, and his fingers release their grasp on the pillow, where it falls to the floor. )
........ Luna?
( It's as if the knowledge just appeared in him, and he's frowning in confusion and concern and a lingering dose of horror as he slowly, hesitantly moves closer to where he — she? — is sat tangled up on the floor. Peter shakily lowers to sit on the ground too, feeling weak. His eyes aren't quite back to normal, still a little too dark, as the demon certainly hasn't sunken back away but rather stays there near the surface, remaining close to the person he can feel is Luna underneath the different body. ....And just in case he needs to interfere in Peter further than this, keep him from doing something foolish; his panicked host has already reacted so badly, shouting and scaring Luna the way he has. Paimon's a coiled tension, waiting.
As Peter's gaze roams this new face, searching the features of it, voice trembling— )
That's— that's really you?
best demon
And then he pulls away again, Peter falling back into place: ... Luna?
She lets out a shuddering breath, doubling over: head hung low and hands on her knees for a moment. She feels exhausted from the fright, the desperation; overwhelmed by the still pressing fact that there's something very wrong with her — that she's no longer herself. The hare above them and then shivers; slowly dissolving into silvery dust and then into nothing, the gentle glow dying with it. But thank Merlin, she thinks to herself. Thank Merlin for Paimon.
Her head tips upwards again as Peter edges closer to her. In the dim, she gives a miserable nod. Yes, yes it's her. She doesn't like this. ]
I don't know what's happened. I'm different. [ It comes out in a small voice, it still cracks oddly. There's still the softness to it, the Irish lilt but it's a great deal lower than she's used to. Masculine.
She looks down at herself once more; hands larger than she remembers reaching for herself. Her chest flat against her palm beneath ill-fitting fabric, a lump that protrudes at her throat. There's a long moment before she looks up at Peter again. ]
... did— did I turn into a boy—?
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