EVENT ▸ FINAL LOG

[futurologists]

RECOLLECTION DAY The next few days following Mission: Drakstaden sees Headquarters transformed into a celebratory atmosphere. Although the Cataclysm had been solved by the Merging, Hathaway's connection to ALASTAIR means that Recollection Day is still celebrated yearly: a festival honoring those whose universes were torn apart by the Cataclysm and the centuries of instability that followed. However, post-Merging, Recollection Day has taken on a different tone; instead of solemn and pensive, the mood is celebratory and triumphant, honoring the members of ALASTAIR who helped the multiverse merge. Accordingly, former members of ALASTAIR have been invited to Headquarters to be honored, so those who have been around for awhile may see some familiar faces. The statue honoring those who lost their lives during the war between ALASTAIR and Zymandis is wreathed in flowers, and the fountains in the promenade have been dyed so when the water jets up it's in a rainbow of beautiful colors. Apart from the decorations, there are food vendors throughout the promenade selling a variety of dishes from across the multiverse. You'll find something you like, make no mistake, but you might have to wade through weird alien delicacies before you find it! Inside the training simulator, the settings have been configured to resemble a pool party, complete with a swim-up bar (stocked with tropical drinks, pineapple, and coconuts) and tiki torches. The alcohol at the simulated party will get you nice and inebriated as long as you stay inside the simulator, though once you exit it, you'll instantly be sober. No hangovers! For those who aren't interested in the louder types of celebration, there is a gentler activity available: there is a new clutch of squidges that have arrived from planet Zeta-12. These alien babies are made of a transluscent material similar to gelatin, with beady black eyes and short limbs. The squidges communicate with wordless gurgling, weigh about seven pounds, and need lots and lots of attention. A small habitat has been constructed for them, with grasses and small trees to explore; it's big for a baby squidge but the size of a small playground for an adult, so if babysitting is what you're into, don't worry -- you won't get lost! Otherwise, the rest of Headquarters is open to explore. Some Hathaway employees might need help putting decorations up, others may invite you to try an unknown dish with them, and still others might want help finding a temporary place to train since the training simulator is occupied. There's plenty to do and plenty to celebrate, so get busy! ▸ EPILOGUE As the celebration winds down and partygoers begin to filter away and return to work, it's a perfect time for current and former members of Guild Ophelia (and the visiting members of the former Team Audentes) to reflect on this whirlwind adventure they've been part of. Countless worlds, timelines, and universes have been forever altered by your work; for better or worse, every member has left their permanent mark on the Timeline. As Headquarters drifts silently through space, stars and galaxies slipping past in the windows, word comes to some Ophelia members through their magitek: your incentive has been achieved, and you may leave Hathaway's employ with your earned reward. It might be sooner than expected (or very welcome news), but if you wish to end your multiversal adventure, now's your chance. Otherwise, you can decline and continue on with Hathaway for as long as you wish. For those who don't receive the message, it's business as usual. The party is over, and so it's back to work: there will always be trouble out there, and Hathaway will always be there to do what it can to help the citizens of the multiverse. ▸ OOC NOTES This is the final log of Futurology. We hope you enjoyed your time in the game! As stated in the SOTG post, characters who have been dropped may return for this log! Characters who did not permadrop are assumed to have been transferred to a different guild within Hathaway, and may therefore be present for the celebration. If they were permadropped/retired, you may handwave that they were invited back to Headquarters for the party. Journals will not be removed from the game communities; you are free to make logs, posts, or continue threading for as long as you like. The mod team would like to take this time extend a sincere thank you to everyone who ever played in Futurology. Without you, the journey wouldn't have been the same! ▸ State of the Game ▸ Mod Contact ▸ Hathaway Headquarters

Comments

[selfimage]

[ Loki's hand drops away, and there's some hint of curiosity. it's not the first time he's heard of quintessence, and he's sure it will be far from the last when he takes his first steps in Keith's world.

but there's concern there, and when it comes to his retention of self, he can't be reckless. ]

I have means of protecting myself. [ he thinks; he hopes. there's enough confidence (or arrogance) to reassure Keith. ] But I do like to plan for these things, and I'm an awful good planner. I'll keep myself safe, I'll not allow an evil Loki to run amok in your world.

[ he'd rather destroy himself before that happened, but he doesn't say that. ]

[secondnature]

Just don't stick around in there for too long. We don't have a means of bringing someone back from that. Maybe Allura—[His voice cracks on this note. Maybe Allura could do it, but there's no way of knowing for certain. The quintessence corrupts and amplifies what's already there. Lotor was a monster, so when pushed, when contaminated, he was brought beyond his limits.

The only thing that could be said for him was that he didn't lie when he was pressed about what he did. A small consolation.]

I don't want to risk it. Not with everything I know about you. Just be careful.

[selfimage]

[ he takes a breath and shakes his head. ]

You're not leading me to catastrophe because you wish to see me.

[ an odd reassurance, and still one that Loki struggles connect. (why would someone want to see him of all people?) ]

Trust me.

[ a big ask, but something he has to reiterate. ]

[secondnature]

I trust you. [Keith feels the need to say it in a more absolute way. There was a time when Loki's way with words and mannerisms had put Keith off. Rey convinced him to give Loki a second chance. They learned to speak. To interact. To deal with one another.

And time passed.

They've come a long way.]

I'll let you know when I leave. So you can be ready.

[selfimage]

[ better. ]

Me and you both.

[ he says gently. his voice takes an odd tone when it's softer, but it still has a distinct cadence. it's not just words that Loki uses to get what he wants, but also his general mannerisms and expression.

he gives Keith's shoulder a squeeze and then turns to head back to the party. ]