Something Psychic This Way Comes (Nightmare Catch-All)

[bravenewmods]

The people of Union have had an odd week. While it was nice to cap things off with the knowledge that Gigas is not going to try and invade them again (for now), the population has had to deal with a different sort of intruder. Namely, Abra. Abra teleporting anywhere and everywhere. Abra teleporting places to try and hide.

Absolutely terrified Abra. To say nothing of the dreams the city's Psychic-types have discussed.

And now, as a new week dawns...the nightmares spread to everyone. Without exception. Perhaps you're fortunate and things that go bump in the night don't frighten you, but sleeping brings a sense of dread, and a hazy vision of a world in ruins. Night after night after night. The first one is horrifying for shock value. The next few are horrifying because they won't stop.

How will you deal? Where will you go, in the middle of the night, if you're the sort who tries to clear their heads? Will you share what you've been experiencing or keep it to yourself?

No matter what you do, the nightmares continue. And the Abra continue to shiver.

[[ This is a catch-all post/mingle for people wanting to react to their weird nightmares! As mentioned here, they have now spread to the entire population. Players are welcome to continue making their own posts addressing the nightmares if they prefer. ]]

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[actsmagnificent]

[ It's a nice night! Lots of stars out and a bit of a breeze. And the theater is large enough that Keith's chosen stroll will make a nice walk.

Except, when he's about halfway around, there's this weird scraping sound. And it won't go away. Scrape---thud. Scrape---thud.

It's almost like it's getting closer. ]

[redpaladin]

[...What the fuck.]

[Keith, ever vigilant, goes tense at this weird unidentified sound. He quickly puts his back up against the wall and curses at himself for not grabbing his sword on his way out.]

[But hopefully this is enough cover. He stays where he is listening for the source of the sound.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Scrape....thud. Scrape.....thud. And then, a low, ragged exhalation. A long shadow falls across the already-dim path. Whatever's just around this corner is apparently quite tall.

The funny thing, though, is that the exhalation is....almost sultry. Attractive, certainly.

Keith may have run into a hot ghost! ]

[redpaladin]

[What.]

[Not that he will let his guard down. A Hot ghost could still be a problem ghost!!!]

[He holds his breath, tenses, and rushes out from around his corner with his fists up, ready to at least startle whats on the other side there.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ And startle it he does! Less by his presence than by his demeanor. Haruka tries to take a step back to give him some space, but that's hard on crutches. Please don't run into the woman in a cast, Keith.

...Easy there. ] ....We've got a gate, y'know.

[ Doesn't prevent intruders. But - what a touchy guy. ]

[redpaladin]

[Crutches. Oh. Welp. Luckily he has good enough reflexes to stop before he manages to get that close.]

[He lowers his fists, though he doesn't exactly relax. No sense in trying to punch out a member of the theater that would surely go over well.]

I- was just being careful.

[actsmagnificent]

Don't need a guard, either. [ Haruka's still joking - one part covering her own surprise, one part covering an examination of Keith's expression. What's with this guy? Sneaking around - was he up to something? Or...

...she should probably be more worried that she would prefer he be an infiltrator to being up for the same reasons she is. ]

[redpaladin]

[He doesn't look like he's someone that's particularly nervous or sneaky. He honestly just looks really tired and strung out. He sighs, running a hand through his hair.]

Right. Sorry.

[The Cleffa on his shoulder is already picking at him for trying to attack someone who is letting them stay here??? Please don't jump to conclusions like that...]

[Of course that embarasses him further and he takes a step back.]

I was just... trying to get some air. I'll go to a park or something instead.

[actsmagnificent]

[ Asking about bad dreams would be putting too fine a point on it. Better act like she doesn't care instead. Haruka shifts on her crutches, smiling. ] The courtyard's not bad for clearing your head.

[ Now to see if that gets a reaction. If that's what he needs. ]

[redpaladin]

[Well- that was an offer. The courtyard, huh? Sounded as good as any park without the risk of getting lost on his way back. He nods his head, appreciative but not exactly smiling. He's at least trying to be polite.]

The courtyard. I'll check it out.

[...He turns to walk away. Seki smacks him on the back of the neck. He stops, turns and sheepishly nods his head again.]

Um. Thanks.

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka takes a step forward. Er. A shuffle. You've got a cute babysitter, guy. She'll give you a pass tonight for your Pokémon's sake. ] Pleasant dreams.

[ Okay, so she went for the low blow anyway.

Whatever. ]

[redpaladin]

[The only thing that shows that might have gotten to him is the slight slow in his step, but otherwise he doesn't turn back around. He makes for the Courtyard.]

[Maybe they had training dummies. He could punch something around for a while, that would be nice.]

[Anything to put these stupid dreams at rest.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ There's a scarred Berry tree. Do you like Berries?

Go as wild in you want in the courtyard, anyway. It's insured.

Haruka is going to take her own dramatic brooding to this side of the complex, near the dorms. Did something burn? There's a weird scent on the wind.

Must be the lack of sleep. ]