Descent into Darkness

[bravenewmods]

As the characters arrive, they will find what appears to be a rather deep cavern. Upon entering, the caverns are quite narrow, with twists and turns everywhere and different tunnels that all seem to be interconnected. As characters travel deeper within the caverns, reality around them will start to warp, they will start to see and hear things that aren’t necessarily there - images of old enemies, past failures, voices of condemnation, visions that strike at the soul and core of the characters. Once this begins, it will only increase in power and volume, demanding it be confronted, lest they be trapped within these caves forever.

[OOC: This event will run for a week. All characters who enter the caves will be subject to some of their deepest fears, darkest demons, and most abject failures. To overcome them, characters must help each other out, finding their purpose through strength of character and resolve to move forward. In general, these visions should require characters to come to grips with themselves. Illusory images and voices can and will appear and can take any number of forms, depending on what is most appropriate to a character. Additionally, characters may thread with each other and are encouraged to help each other out to overcome these personal demons. For those who wish to take part, they are able and encouraged to narrate their own personal demons, which will be on display for everyone who enters their thread. IC threads may be made in this post.]

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[miracle_miko]

[ Somehow that didn't seem to make her very happy. ]

You're not the first person to tell me that. I don't think we're anything alike.

Apologies for typos, I'm RPing from a pre-reg line like a pro!!

[wishingalone]

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to insult.

[She hesitates, then:]

How do you intend to be different?

[miracle_miko]

[ Sanae shook her head. ]

It's okay, I know you didn't mean it that way.

[ The priestess lowered her gaze a bit, her voice small. ]

I... I don't know...

[wishingalone]

...You aren't someone from the past. We're all our own person. We own our successes, our failures, and our selves. She may look like you, but it doesn't mean she is you.

[For a moment, Mami looks distant.]

...Even if you're seen as something you don't feel yourself to be. Remember who you are inside. It's what matters most.

[miracle_miko]

But I have to be strong for them, or else if something terrible happens, where will people turn? The Gods are back. They tried to attack our tree. We almost lost our home, Miss Mami.

[ She looks down. ]

I didn't know what to do then, and I still don't know what to do now. I feel so lost... I'm not sure what to say to them to make them not lose faith.