oo1 ϟ video ☾been down an unkind road☽

[strikes_x_twice]

[ The video feed flickers across a warm light, then pink hair comes into view before a face follows soon after. The movement is Lightning stepping away from where she had set up the device for record. She sits down in front of the camera feed on a predetermined placed chair and holds her hands to her knees. ]

I'm Lightning. I have been here for nearly a month, or as far as I understand. The brief experience in worlds of my own, and in others, may have inflicted with the timeline. [ She shrugs. She can't be sure of anything. ] Part of me still expects to wake up, or this is some sort of manifestation of yet another false reality.

I'm assured it's not. That this is the reality we all face together.

In any case. [ She lifts her head, her eyes narrow and her tone becomes dryer. ] My purpose here may be at the hands of these divine entities; but my destiny is my own.

I encourage others to live for themselves. First. It's all we can control. It's all we can do.

I ask for those who are willing, to introduce themselves to me and share with me their experiences, thus far.

Thank you.

[ Lightning stands up and moves to the device and the video feed quickly switches off. ]

Comments

[circumitus]

It can. Not always our environment that changes, though. Sometimes they influence people to act in ways they normally wouldn't... [She practically grits her teeth when saying this:] There was a time Rage was trying to make a bunch of us to kill each other by getting us pissed at some random person. Not just anyone -- just a specific person.

[Not that that makes it any better.]

[strikes_x_twice]

[ Dangerous. Yet, if they killed one of them, then that's one less person feeding them the emotions they wanted. ]

Has anyone been able to stop from becoming influenced?

[circumitus]

Have been able to do it before. Stopped myself from killing a kid back when Rage was pulling that shit, so that's something.

[More than something, as far as Rey is concerned.]

Some people think it's excusable to just let their actions be manipulated by something else. Always thought it was just a convenient justification to run amok, personally.

[strikes_x_twice]

I take it ... people don't like being held accountable for succumbing to what's easier. What you've done.. sounds incredible. Sounds strong.

[circumitus]

Just don't like being used to hurt people by anyone else. Some of them want it, but it's not right, and it's not always inevitable, so there's no reason for it...

[If she's going to kill somebody, it'll be her own shitty decision, not someone else pulling her strings. Can't let herself be manipulated like that again.]

[strikes_x_twice]

What do you mean some of them want it? To be killed? Or to kill? [ The latter she believes than the former. ]

[circumitus]

Both, in a way. But there are enough here who already don't mind killing.

[strikes_x_twice]

So, how's the order here? Any? Who keeps people in line?

[circumitus]

There're no cops or law enforcement, if that's what you're looking for.

The Guard is the closest thing... but they don't exactly enforce the rules, since there aren't any.

[strikes_x_twice]

So, on top of the .. chaos set in motion by these.. divinities, we're left to our own devices?

[circumitus]

For the most part. They don't tend to show up and get involved unless they feel they really have to, and even then it'll probably take some convincing.

[strikes_x_twice]

Seems like a lot of people here would be walking around with high anxiety. Knowing there's lack of enforcement to keep people in line. With what you've said about knowing people here are inclined for murder.. I'll admit I'm feeling less sure of going out and meeting others.

[circumitus]

Well, barring on just holing yourself up forever... To be frank, it's not that bad. Most people here aren't types who'd slit your throat while on a park stroll, it's no more dangerous than most cities anyway. You just got more people with powers and psychosis, on top of gods messing with shit here.

Some places are kept safe enough, anyway. If you're looking to meet people, the Speakeasy is a pretty well guarded place.

[strikes_x_twice]

Thanks for that. I'll check it out. Anyone I should be aware of?

[circumitus]

What, you mean those who are more potentially the throat-slitting type or anyone in general? Can give you answers or either.

Or both, though opinions might be subjective.

[strikes_x_twice]

Guess both would be appreciated. Bias answers are a start.

[circumitus]

Well, if you don't mind personal bias... There are some organized groups in the city that could use help. If you're physically adept, the Guard can always do with extra hands. Clinic needs more people who are medically inclined and-or able to heal. It depends on what you're looking to do, but those are places to start.

If you're asking for specifically individuals to watch out for like the ones who enjoy stirring up shit around here, that's another matter and usually the stuff the Guard keeps up to date on.