Event || Window of Opportunity

[melodiesmods]

Characters: All Heroes of Light.
Where: Aqures Ixen - Everywhere
When: September 25th - From 12:30 to 22:30.
Summary: Heroes of Light will relive the same ten hours over and over again until they find a solution. This may be a blow to what's left of their sanity, but that's also a window of opportunity! The OOC Post is here for more information! It's not too late to sign-up, anyone can still jump right into the event! However, your vote for the total number of loops will not be taken into account any more.

Speaking of which-- Votes are in and this time displacement madness will be solved after 191 loops. Practically speaking, this means characters going through every single loop will live 2 months, 2 weeks, 3 days and 14 hours in the span of half a day. Hopefully they won't mind the food for the day, the clothes they're wearing or what they were doing when the loop started, because that's what they'll be stuck with until the end. There are some events described below, but there will be no NPC replies. Feel free to partake in these events and of course, make your own!

Warning: Too many time loops may be bad for your mental health.

The Flence Salesman
— All Day Long —
There is a salesman from Flence in the city, and he is going for every person he sees in the streets. Adults, children or elders, humans or tarutarus, it doesn't matter to him so long as he can make money! He will try to sell to the characters specialties from Flence and some crystals at absolutely awful prices, but he's open to negotiations and beyond that, he's extremely persistent. Normally, nobody would care about this, but given the salesman isn't be aware of the loop, he'll keep doing the same things over and over again... Hopefully he won't see your characters, otherwise he might just bother them for every single loop.


Moogle Demonstration for the Future of Mognet
— 12:30 => 16:00 —
For a surprise one-day long strike, the Moogles are demonstrating! There are roughly 800 Moogles together (250 according to the government, 5000 according to the striking Moogles) in the demonstration, all singing slogans and some even holding placards with "More Gil and Less Work" or "Give us Kupo Nuts" signs.

They started at 10:00 and left from the 09th District, but they will go throughout every district and explain what their protest is about. They'll finish at 16:00 and will be back to the 09th District to eat Kupo Nuts and drink Chocobo Milk together.


Biggs' Grand Return
— 14:00 => 22:30 —
After a month spent in the hospital, Biggs is finally back! He leave the Hospital at 14:00 and head straight for the Castle of Aqures Ixen. Noticeably he still has a broken and bandaged arm, but he'll pretend to be totally fine and for that matter, he will be as rude and as unfriendly as ever. He will spend most of the day in the Castle, but will go in Palitutu's Lab by 19:00 to meet with Cid. Among other things, he will side-eye everyone and will accidentally splash Cid's coffee on a Hero of Light working there (or on a Moogle, should the Hero have the good sense to avoid Biggs next loop).


Renovation of the Blitzball Stadium
— 15:30 => 20:00 —
The repairs are going steadily and today, a special dome from Trano Golsaucia is being transported and placed on the Blitzball Stadium, brand new and much more modern than what Aqures Ixen used to have! On the downside however, the airship bringing the dome and the work being done on the stadium are all very, very noisy. So noisy that everyone in a two-district radius will be bothered by it.

Under normal circumstances it would have been only for a short time and easilly bearable, but here it will happen for every single loop.


Have You Heard of the Heroes of Light?
— All Day Long —
Throughout the day, a few people are going to go and knock on every doors in the city, to talk about a most fascinating topic: the Heroes of Light! They will speak about how it is said the Heroes of Light are in Crystallis and how they managed to defeat the empire without difficulties back during the attack! Then they will go on and ask for a contribution (hear: money) to help the Heroes of Light in their cause. Of course, these people are dishonest and the money will go into their own pockets, as they don't believe in the Heroes of Light to begin with.

And of course, they'll go knock on doors during every single loop!


The Accident
— 22:29 => 22:30 —
The one minute that started it all. Who is the imbecile who committed the mistake on Palitutu's computer? Is this a Moogle or a Hero of Light, maybe Cid or Biggs? Whoever it is, after the first time, at 22:29 the program will start again on its own and will activate the loop right at 22:30, sending everything back to 12:30. The characters may try to run more programs to block the computer, cut the energy source or even bomb the building if they so wish...

But these archaic and barbaric solutions won't prevent the next loop from happening. Only hard work and scientific solutions shall prevail!

Comments

Ventus | in the loop, then out of the loop

[makingfriends]

[A. Training because we're responsible children]

[For the first dozen loops, Ven spends much of his time as he normally would: out in the plains around the city, training like usual. He's zero help when it comes to computers, so his contribution to reversing this entire mess is minimal so far, to say the least.

On the plus side, it's a good chance to test the capacity of his Jobs without worrying about the switch limit. If you head outside the city walls, you may find him experimenting with any of his classes or their combinations, or catching a nap under a tree on occasion. Sometimes he'll be working on his custom dances and trying to perfect these moves in such a way that his de-superhuman-ized self here in Crystallis can use them most efficiently.

The further into the loop cycle he gets, the less he's seen out here, because even his dedication has its limits -- at least, it does when he keeps running into the exact same monsters and the fights get so predictable that it's more detrimental to his sanity than it is useful for honing his skills.]

[B. Around B-10]

[Might as well hone some other skills while he's at it. Sometimes he's trying his hand at cooking again (no grease, nothing with grease; nothing with fish, either), other times he's back in his room working on an outfit for Rae and yes, that is her mailbag and yes he is hand-embroidering it with a cute little flower pattern.]

[C. BURDS]

[Now and again Ven can be found at the farm, either practicing his riding or just spoiling the birds with pets and snacks. (The longer the loops go on, the more likely you are to find him holding pretty one-sided conversations with the chocobos.)]

[D. SCREW IT - loop 26]

[He doesn't have a lot of money saved up, not compared to Heroes with actual jobs, but he takes most of his savings and buys a ton of kupo nuts to gift those protesting moogles. Kindness towards the moogles, or towards everyone else who's tired of being approached by them? IT IS A MYSTERY~]

[E. Wild Card]

[catch him wherever because he's going to be everywhere in and around the city looking for something to do help]

[F. 32nd loop onward AKA he's losing awareness because shelter this poor child's already broken mind]

[Starting at the thirty-second loop, Ven loses his immunity to the repetition of time. After hanging around the house for a couple hours to read, he'll head into the city -- dodging the salesman, the moogles, and the money-seekers with ease since he's memorized their patterns by now -- and drop by the lab to check whether any progress has been made in fixing the time machine-program-thing. After that he kills time around the city.

And then it repeats. But you don't want to take advantage of this sunshine child's ignorance do you what kind of jerk are you anyway]

D

[dragonflame]

[Bloom was on patrol, making sure that people don't bother others to much. She felt like she should at least do that as part of her job. She couldn't help but give a small smile when she spotted someone giving kupo nuts to the moogles.]

That's a nice thing you've done there. I think a little kindness goes a long way after all.

[makingfriends]

[Despite how tired Ven already is of this looping thing, even almost cranky, being addressed instantly earns a smile. A slightly tired smile, but still a smile.]

Oh, Bloom! Hey!

[He glances at where the moogles have -- for the moment -- all cast their signs aside to sit down and enjoy the snack. It's a nice change from all the chanting.]

Heh... it might not matter to them in a couple hours, but I figured it couldn't hurt.

[...Although if this is the last cycle, he just blew nearly all of his money. Oh, well, it's not something he stresses over, anyway.]

Seemed like a nicer way to kill time than others.

[Pretty sure he caught word of someone punching out one of those guys gathering money.]

[dragonflame]

Might not matter? I'm sure they'll remember it.

[She was unaware of the whole looping business and had been doing the past ten hours unaware of what was going on.]

But being with the moogles and showing them one cares is probably one of the best way to spend time. If I didn't work so much I would.

[makingfriends]

[...oops, right. This far in, he forgot some Heroes aren't affected.]

...Oh -- uh -- yeah, I'm sure you're right.

[ANYWAY, let's change the subject--]

Heh... yeah, I don't think the little guys get as much credit as they should. [Ven, no, you'll start another protest.] So you've been busy, huh? Does it have anything to do with the restoration efforts?

D

[not_most_days]

[Bonnie blinks in surprise as the kupo nut is offered to her and she nearly fumbles her sign as she tries to take it.]

Oh! Ah! Kupo~ Thank you~

[makingfriends]

[Considering all the moogles present, Ven didn't immediately notice Bonnie among them, so he makes a sound of surprise when he recognizes her.]

Oh -- Bonnie! Hey! You're part of this, too?

[not_most_days]

That's right, kupo. If we don't stand up for ourselves then what are we, kupo?

[Ventus might remember the little Moogle wants to be a Hero herself. So of course taking a stand for her own kind makes sense.]

[makingfriends]

[Well, that makes sense to him. Everyone has a right to stand up for themselves, Ven figures. Still, despite his impulsive involvement just now and all the speeches he's received throughout the loops, he's not entirely sure what the ultimate goal of this protest is.]

So... you're all asking for more pay, right? That's what this is about?

[That and kupo nuts, apparently.]

[B. Around B-10]

[whereishe]

[This isn't Yuna's home and it isn't really close to Yuna's home but she can't help but want to check on her friend. The loops have already started messing with her head and she's starting to forget things she should remember and remember things that no one else remembered.

It's starting to wear her out which is why she went looking for Ven. She doesn't know if he's stuck in this madness or not but she's going to check and if he is, she's going to make sure that he's alright.

Her knuckles lightly echo as she taps the door which is then followed by a moment of silence. She wonders if he finished the two puzzle she had brought over too?]

Ven? You home? [She knocks again, hoping she's caught him.]

[B. Around B-10]

[makingfriends]

[During this particular loop, Ven's situated on the couch with some various craft supplies. Rae talked him into practicing more sewing skills while his leg was healing, and this time loop thing seems as good a time as ever to go back to it.

He's actually hesitant to answer the door (for once in his life), figuring it might be that salesman or the money collectors; but after a glance through the curtains, his face lights up and he quickly opens the door.]

Yunie! Hey! How's it going?

[B. Around B-10]

[whereishe]

[Yuna smiles when Ven answers the door, her expression instantly relieved to see him.]

It's going well, I just thought I'd swing by and check on you.

[She doesn't know if he's in the loop or not and so far she's feeling a little strange about it. She is having trouble remembering things she did or didn't do and she's confused her moogle more than just a handful of times.]

What are you doing?

[She didn't know that Ven sewed.]

[B. Around B-10]

[makingfriends]

[He steps back fully to invite her in.]

Not much -- I've, uh, had a lot of time to get some stuff done, so... I thought I'd work on a few things. [In this case, a cute little flower pattern that he's cross-stitching. He asked Rae in the previous loop what design she would like best, so -- assuming they're not eternally caught in this horrible, ten-hour cycle -- once this is all fixed, he'll make it again and surprise her.] I just wanted to do somethin' nice for Rae -- she's put up with a lot for my sake and everything.

[Plus she's not crazy, like Alice's moogle. Ven can appreciate the little things.

Then, a little more seriously,]

So, uh... have you -- had a lot of time lately, too?

A, my new friend!

[vindr]

[Manami had spent a little time trying to figure out the rules of what was going on and... for the most part it was too hard to think too deeply about.

Taking his bike out (again) to see how far he can get, this time he comes across a familiar face out on the plains.

Oh! Oh! The guy from the fireworks who knows the wind!

Altering course Manami comes up fast (because that's the only way to be on a sports bike) and waves.]

Hello~!

A, yesss new friend! :>

[makingfriends]

[Ven doesn't have a bike, but he has a green chocobo that's currently grazing a few yards off -- close enough, right?

Both Ven and the bird look up at the greeting, the former from where he's been practicing passing his Keyblade swiftly from hand to hand, over and under and behind his back, every way he can think of -- mainly trying to get a feel for it while his new Jobs are equipped. His movements stop and he grins when he recognizes the other boy.]

Manami! Hey! How's it going?

[vindr]

[Totally close enough. They should race sometime.]

It goes~ ... It goes way too much of the same. [If you know what he means. Always interesting finding out who goes back in this loop and who resets.]

A (let me know if this doesn't work for you or if you need a different tag!)

[lastfonmasterguardian]

[It wasn't long for Anise before the whole loop business start to become unbearably boring, and so it's pretty soon after the loops begin that she heads out of the city to set some monsters on fire train.]

[Except, it's not monsters she finds, but Ventus. A dancing Ventus.]

[This was already more interesting.]

[It's a style of dance she's unfamiliar with, but she's still pretty impressed, all things considered. In the event that he doesn't see her as soon as she approaches, she'll wait until the end of one of his routines to start clapping enthusiastically.]

A (nope, that's perfect!)

[makingfriends]

[Ven usually doesn't have to focus this much when breakdancing, but since Crystallis did that rude thing of cutting down his reflexes, agility, physical strength, and stamina when he was brought to this world, he's sort of had to teach himself over again, in a sense, or at least readjust what he could do to fit in with what he currently can do.

Long story short, he doesn't realize he has company until he jumps to his feet again and hears the applause.]

Huh? Oh-- [Instantly, he grins.] Anise! Heh -- did it look all right?

Re: A (nope, that's perfect!)

[lastfonmasterguardian]

Yeah, it looked really good!

[She was pretty sincere; she wasn't sure how the dance was supposed to go, but it looked like Ventus did it well enough. He knew what he was doing, at least.]

Is that a common dance where you're from?

A

[unyieldingspirit]

[those are definitely some moves right there, and K'pandolu whistles as she moves closer, arms above her head as she claps, grinning.]

Encore!

[makingfriends]

[Ven breaks into a grin when he spots her, slightly out of breath when he speaks. He's been at this for a while.]

It's more of a practice session than a performance, but thanks! I think I've almost got it down.

[unyieldingspirit]

It's coming together quite well, then. [she nods firmly, coming closer.] Something you learnt in your travels?

training!

[melnics]

( meredy hadn't strayed too far from the city once the loops had started. in fact, studying what was happening amongst the locals and other heroes was how she had figured it out. but today, it was too much. she wanted to get away from the possibility that they may not figure out what was causing time to twist and turn around itself like it was, and maybe less so to resolve it.

she'd been researching all this time, but still she felt no closer to an answer...

heading for the outskirts of the city, quickie was at her heels, chirping softly in worry whenever she paused... thinking she saw someone in the distance. familiarity piqued her interest and as she made her way over, ven came into view, tumbling and twirling, spinning so fast -- she forgot her worries just looking at him.

her features brightened watching his routine, before finally she didn't want to contain herself anymore, and broke into loud applause. ) Yay, Ven! That is amazing! Meredy has never seen a dance like that before!

[makingfriends]

[Ven looks over in the middle of a handstand, shooting her a grin before twisting and leaping back onto his feet.]

Hey, Meredy! [He's a bit flushed from all the exercise, but as cheerful as ever.] Heh -- I'm kinda re-learning it, but I'm getting there! [modesty, eeeyyy] That Dancer Job makes it a lot easier!

[melnics]

Ven is a dancer too! ( it was more an expression of her excitement, rather than a question. bouncing up on one leg, she kept the palms of her hands together, then spread her arms wide, showing off her outfit. ) Meredy has changed as well, it is so much fun!

( too bad... it did nothing to help with the research. and craymog seemed to be off somewhere caught in the loop, leaving her slightly, well, stranded in it. but those worries were far from any outward appearances. ) Is that a dance from your world, or one from Crystallis? ( she wondered if it was even possible to learn something like that... )