"Love Fool" Player Plot Log

[oathshackledbird]

Characters: Diarmuid Ua Duibhne and anyone affected by his curse or who wants to get caught up in the chaos!
Setting: March 29th-April 4th. Anywhere in the tower during the beginning of the event, primarily in and around Room 4-16 later in the event.
Format: Any!
Summary: Instead of being mostly inactive, Diarmuid's curse starts being active most of the time and it's affecting both men and women! Chaos ensues! An OOC plotting and sign up post is here.
Warnings: Death, violence, blood, worms (X.x  Kariya...), psychological torture, swearing, shenanigans of a romantic nature, and ANGST! I will update as it is needed!
Notes: Being affected by Diarmuid's curse requires a tag on his permissions post here so please make sure to stop by!  If the log gets too big, I will make a second, overflow log and link it here.  While most sections have dates on them, they are only references for the time of the week that the events are going on and not when the section is available for posting.  All sections are open for posting just as soon as the log goes up and will stay open throughout the event.

Notice:  The log is open!  Have fun everyone and feel free to contact me if you have any questions!


Background Information:

One of Diarmuid's most defining traits is his curse, actually a gift given to him by a spirit of love, beauty, and youth as repayment for something he did for her. Unfortunately, while something like that might be an actual gift to a fellow spirit or god, giving it to a human doesn't work quite so well. Being a honorable man, though, Diarmuid has never taken advantage of those affected by his curse. Instead, he has done his best to let them down gently and guide them through the pain caused by it. Sometimes this has worked and sometimes it hasn't. In either event, he remembers vividly every person he's ever hurt because of it.

That approach works well until the woman who falls in love with him is his Lord's fiancee and a princess who won't take no for an answer. She places a geis on him that forces him to run away with her. Many things end that night and a great many more begin. At least, that's how the legends go.

In the tower, his curse has been weakened somewhat so that it is only rarely active. However, when it activates and for how long is random, and he doesn't know when it is happening until those affected start acting oddly toward him. Those so affected seem to remain that way for a week or two and often have some success controlling their reactions to him if they have a strong will or know that they are under the curse's spell.

Event Information:

During the event instead of activating only once and a while, Diarmuid's curse will almost constantly be active. It will also affect men and women meaning that almost everyone he runs into in the tower has the chance of being affected. He will not know this right away and will continue going about his normal patrol routes, meetings, and so on until he finally realizes what is going on. Once he does, he will start hiding in his room to limit the number of people affected. However, this won't work out so well because with him staying in one place, anyone who is under the curse's spell and trying to find him isn't going to have to look very hard.

Every day he will be spending at least a little time out of his room so that a character can be hit by the curse whenever they wish to be during the event. Anyone is welcome to have their character affected whether or not they actually have CR already with Diarmuid. This is actually a good time to start up CR if you have wanted to, but not been sure how since he will be checking in with people to make sure they are okay once the effects of the curse have passed. New players are also welcome!

How strongly and how long a character is affected by the curse is totally up to that character's mun. And remember, your character doesn't have to be affected by the curse to participate! Do they want to troll Diarmuid by acting like they are affected when they aren't? Do they want to slip him a gift or thank you but have been too shy to until they have the chance to do it under the guise of something else? Might they just be passing by Room 4-16 and get caught up in a fight? Do they have a friend who is affected and are trying to 'help' them out? Anything is possible and creativity is encouraged!

Below I have set up several locations and times to have things going on, but feel free to start something elsewhere if you wish!  Private meetings between characters working together or other similar posts are welcome.  Just be sure to mark what is going on.  In an effort to try and keep everything to one log, I have made sub-headings for his Mailbox and for Network posts should characters wish to use those things as well to show their feelings. Because people are competing for his attention to the point of fighting in some cases, please be aware that I am encouraging threadjacking and sneaky tricks like stealing gifts out of his mailbox or from his room. If you want to make sure that a thread isn't interrupted by others or a gift stolen, please mark the thread's subject line with the word "Locked." Any thread marked in such a way should only have Diarmuid and the thread starter replying in it unless other arrangements have been made. All other threads are considered open for interruption, but please remember to be polite.

Important Note:  To help keep things organized, please make sure to put either "Open" or "Locked" in the subject line of all newly started threads so that people know if it is okay to jump in or not.  It is all right if you decide to change the status later in the thread--just adjust the comment title in the next post.

Diarmuid will not respond to threads that aren't marked until they are marked, and I would ask others not to either since once replied to, comments can't be edited.  Once the thread is marked, it is fair game to be replied to.

During the end of the event players will find it harder to get into Diarmuid's room because the way will be blocked. Master Kariya Matou (vermicompost ) will have ordered his Servant Berserker (chevalier_mal_fet ) to guard the door. Far from what it looks like on the outside, both men aren't trying to help protect their friend from those affected. Instead, they have also been affected and are tying to keep away all other potential suitors! Can anyone say Boss Fight? Will those affected team up to take them down or maybe just sit back and let them take out a few rivals to thin the competition? It's all up to you guys and how nuts you want to get!

Important Note:  When tagging the 'Boss Fight' section, in addition to marking your post "locked" or "open" in the subject line, please also state if your character is meeting Lancelot in his true form--which will mean having to deal with him in some way so your character can get through to the room--or in Diarmuid's form--which will mean he will greet your character and act like Diarmuid in an attempt to lead your character away from the room.  Your character is free to be fooled or see through his deception as the thread progresses. Just be aware that Lancelot's mimic ability is high level and will take either knowing Diarmuid and his quirks well or having a lot of magical knowledge to see through.

Finally, while the tone for the event is mostly fun and humorous, if you want there can be more serious consequences.  If any character is involved in a serious incident or dies because of something related to the event, please make sure you put a comment in this section with your character's name, journal, a quick blurb about what happened and, most importantly, if you want Diarmuid to know what happened. Obviously, because of his nature, he is going to want to contact anyone who is seriously impacted by or killed because of his curse.

That's it! Go forth and cause chaos! If there are questions or problems at any time, please feel free to contact me via pm though Diarmuid's journal (oathshackledbird ) or on Plurk at NekoSandy

IC Event Introducton:

The day starts off like any other for Diarmuid and for that he is glad. After all that had happened at the end of the month in February, quiet and routine days are something he is not going to argue against. Besides, with so many people who are from some version of the world he knows having arrived this month, he would really like them to have a chance to settle in before things get too chaotic again.  There are those he would also like to spend as much time with as possible before anything else happens. So many people, himself included, need as much time as they can get to just sort out the things going on in their heads.

The problem is, will the tower give that time to them?  Diarmuid knows each quiet day is one more step forward so that they can all be prepared for whatever the administrators throw at them next.

A small smile crosses his face as he takes off to make his first patrol of the tower. After that, he will probably have something to eat at the cafeteria, before taking some time to visit friends. Sometime before nightfall, he will make another patrol of the floors before retiring to his room for the night. It's a simple day and considering how quickly things can go bad in the tower when things get too complex, he's not bothered at all by that simplicity.

It's just a shame that he doesn't realize, as he leaves his room, that things won't stay simple for long. Not with his curse suddenly becoming active in a way it never has before...

Section Links:

Diarmuid's Mailbox #0091
Network Posts
Diarmuid's Room (4-16) on Mar 29th-Mar 31st
Outside of Diarmuid's room on Mar 29th-Mar 31st
Anywhere in the Tower on Mar 29th-Mar 31st
Diarmuid's Room (4-16) on April 1st-April 4th
Outside of Diarmuid's room on April 1st-4th
Anywhere in the Tower on April 1st-4th
Boss Encounter with Berserker on April 3rd-April 4th
Serious Incident/Death List

Comments

Boss Encounter with Berserker on April 3rd-April 4th

[oathshackledbird]

[It looks like someone has decided to up the stakes to protect what is theirs as there is now someone guarding the entry to Diarmuid's room and blocking all who try to enter! The only way to get in is going to be through him.

Or maybe...is that Diarmuid sneaking out of the room?

When posting in this section, please note that all responses will be coming from Berserker/Sir Lancelot (chevalier_mal_fet ) unless Diarmuid is somehow caught up in the fight. In addition to marking threads with the usual "open" or "locked," please also note if you are meeting Lancelot as himself or in Diarmuid's form depending on which route you would like to take.]

tentatively closed i think??? :|a

[fionnuisce]

...While I appreciate the apparent effort at guarding and forgive me for being a bit short, would you mind getting out of my way?

[On his very last nerve by now, Waver folded his arms and met Berserker with a steady albeit thoroughly annoyed stare.]

[chevalier_mal_fet]

[Though not wearing his armor at the moment, Lancelot does hold Arondight in his hand-- point down, for the time being. He finds the sight of the sword and himself to be deterrent enough for the nonce to the weaker among those gathered in the hallway.

He meets Waver Velvet's annoyed stare and returns it with one of his own. A rather steely one, at that.]

That, I would most certainly mind, Magus.

I am bound by both my duty to my Master and by my regard for Diarmuid ua Duibhne to hold this door-- and hold it I shall.

[fionnuisce]

... [He glanced to Arondight before calmly putting his hands in his pockets. A casual gesture, but given the mercury vial in his pocket it was Waver's equivalent of resting his hand on a holstered pistol.]

Your dedication is admirable--I mean that with no sarcasm. But I'm not looking to hurt Diarmuid in any way, and you're blocking me from speaking to him. I'm afraid I'll have to request that you stand aside.

[chevalier_mal_fet]

[Lancelot accepts these honors graciously, with a nod of his head. But does not move.]
I do not question your loyalty, but neither may I make way for you to pass within.

I have no desire to harm you, but I am bound to carry out my Master's wishes in this matter.
You must stand down, Waver Velvet, and resign yourself to wait.

open

[hellacious]

[Striders, as a rule, are fast. Any version of the elder Strider also tends to be sneaky, competitive, and hold back very little even against people they care about. But most importantly, they're actually good at getting information when they probably shouldn't. A few hours of stealth observation nets Sis the knowledge she needs, and she slips toward the door as Berserker leads someone away in Lancer's form- and before Lancelot has the chance to change back into Diarmuid to try and fool her.

She doesn't quite make it inside before Berserker returns though, so she leans against the door idly tipping her head toward the inside. She looks unarmed, unremarkable- a tall, somewhat lanky woman with pale hair, strange sunglasses and a baseball cap.

Hardly someone who seems like she'd spare the time for infatuation.

But the way she lowers her eyewear just marginally, pale brows rising but eyes still invisible, shows that she's not just there for conversation, either.

"So. There a reason for the magic act, or is Lucasfilm set up around here somewhere and no one told me?"

But at the very least, she can make herself sound nonchalant about it.

Re: open

[chevalier_mal_fet]

[They are nearly of a height, the strange woman and his strange self. His true self, as he has let the glamour of Diarmuid's shape fall from him.]

Merely a device-- to lead away those who should not linger by the door. It is neither magic nor a trick, but a Skill I possess.

Though I am grateful for the pleasure of your conversation, lady, I am bound by oaths to refuse you entrance. None may pass here.

[hellacious]

Skill. Right. Whatever you say, Mary Sunshine. But look- I'm getting in that door one way or another- and I gotta tell you, it ain't nice trying to keep people out. Or keep him in. Whichever.

[She shrugs her shoulders in an idle roll, foot tapping on the ground and head tipping back.]

So- we gonna do this the easy way, or the hard way?

[chevalier_mal_fet]

I am concerned neither with your desires, nor with your opinion of my actions. I do as I think best-- and as I am ordered to do.

[In a brief wave of Black Mist, Lancelot manifests both his armor and his sword. Arondight's chains ring against each other on the hilt.]

This, as you put it, can be Easy or Hard, lady.
But you shall not pass within.

pre-boss encounter, closed to Lancelot

[vermicompost]

[Kariya was sick and tired of all these other people attempting to get through to Diarmuid. Why couldn't they see that Diarmuid was better off with him? Kariya was the one who truly cared about him.

He wasn't going to stand down again where his feelings were concerned. He had done that with Aoi, and look what had happened. She'd married Tokiomi, and Tokiomi had... Well, she would have been better off with Kariya, wouldn't she? If only he'd said something when he'd had the chance, but now it was too late. He was going to say something now. Not to mention do something.]

Lancelot.

[chevalier_mal_fet]

[His Master has become more feverish as the week has passed. It's only natural that the man should have an interest in Diarmuid, but really-- Kariya's behavior borders on the unseemly.

He himself has completely legitimate reasons for his presence by Diarmuid's door, of course.
Lancelot glances down at his Master.]

Master.

[vermicompost]

[Kariya doesn't care what he looks like, or seems like. He doesn't care what anyone thinks. All he can think about is Diarmuid. Being close to him. Unlike these other people, his feelings are genuine.

He's tired of being overlooked, of having other people chosen over him.]

I want you to guard this door. No matter what, don't let anyone inside.

[chevalier_mal_fet]

Master-- what you ask is absurd.
You cannot tell me this is Diarmuid's wish also.

[Diarmuid loves another-- not Lancelot himself, but still, Lancelot has a tender passion for the man. In his eyes any suit of Karyia's is doomed to failure. An opinion he does not conceal in his expression.]

open

[notsogrimreaper]

{Ryoji had returned to Diarmuid's room just one day after he had last been there, still cheerful. He was pretty determined to keep an eye on Diarmuid whenever possible, and nothing was going to stop him. Not the crowds of people around the door, not Diarmuid's refusal to leave his room... and not whoever that was outside.

Ryoji slows when he notices Lancelot blocking his path, and his smile fades slightly.]

Hello there. I'm here to see Diarmuid-san. Is that okay?

[chevalier_mal_fet]

[Lancelot looms dedicatedly before the door, his sword in his hand, but its point lowered. He wears his armor (for it makes a suitable impression), but not his helm.

He gives the stranger a courteous nod-- and an answer.]

I keep this door by my Master's will and for the peace of Diarmuid ua Duibhne, for he has a sore lack of it, of late.
Courteous though your request may be, you may not pass.

I bid you wait if you will. If you will not, I bid you farewell.

[notsogrimreaper]

I think he'd want to see me though... I promise, I'd be quiet. And I'm important to him.

How long would I need to wait?

[Ryoji's eyes drift down to the sword, and then back up. He looks strong, but... Thanatos might just be stronger.]

[chevalier_mal_fet]

Though I do not know you, I have no doubt that your word is your bond and that you are as you say.
But as I have said, the matter is not left to my doubt or belief.
[Lancelot levels a look of mild disapproval on the stranger.]

I am sworn to stand, and so I shall.
As to time, I have no way of knowing how long he may rest. I shall not disturb him.

A few others are waiting, as you can see. You may join them, if you wish.

open/before Waver corpse antics and I guess Diarmuid form at first?

[puppy_lancer]

[It was a bit of a wonder, seeing his brother standing outside the door. Maybe Diarmuid had noticed that most of the crowd has already dispersed?]

Yo.

[Lancer greets Diarmuid. Though he doesn't have his blindfold on yet, he can't feel the curse affecting him. Maybe it really had gone away for the time being.]

open

[proteusmoon]

[ Cecil is surprised herself to see the corridor finally looking less crowded, but she's certainly not going to complain. Still, when she sees Diarmuid and Lancer outside the room, she can't help but be worried and she approaches them. ]

Diarmuid? Should you not still be inside?

[ Even knowing that the curse exists hasn't seemed to help her very much. She supposes that's the price to pay for allowing Diarmuid his ignorance regarding its effect on her, for surely he would not have been so comfortable around her if he knew. ]

Re: open

[puppy_lancer]

...You know him, Cecil?

[Wow, he and his brother sure knew a lot of people in common.]

[chevalier_mal_fet]

[To wear a Glamour is to look out through another's eyes. Lancelot's senses are all his own, open to his own interpretations, but Diarmuid's body offers a new experience of them, all the same.

He leans easily in the doorway, his arms crossed. At Cu Chulainn's approach, he gives a warm smile and a friendly nod, letting pleasure show openly on his face.]

Hello, Brother.

[puppy_lancer]

So, feeling a little better today?

[He's glad to see his brother smiling again. Especially in such a carefree manner.]

Closed: Yuetsu Brigade, except not really.

[canofworms]

[It only takes a moment and a sickly flash of awareness for Kariya to realize something is wrong on the fourth dormitory level -- the Worms he's left stand careful guard over not only the door to Diarmuid's room, but the entire floor.

They're charged to inform him should any out-and-out fights break out in the hallway, though since Lancelot has taken guard on the door Kariya has relaxed a little. He's not especially pleased with what that implies about his other self's presence, but--

But he hasn't been able to stop himself from mulling it over, as carefully as he's kept himself clear of the place. Maybe he was even waiting for the summons.

It's difficult, seeing through the eyes of the Worms, and he isn't especially fond of it. It's too crowded in the corridor to have a good view of whatever has happened, anyway. He'll go see for himself.]

AU Yuetsu~

[bowandblade]

[Being a Servant carried a number of advantages, among the most obvious of them being great strength and speed. But a Servant could also dematerialize to go unnoticed, and that was how Gilgamesh had spent the last hour or so within the dormitories.

It had been curiosity that drew him to watch the sane Berserker guarding Lancer's door, followed by muted fascination as Berserker had killed that magus. Such was the power of Lancer's love curse, wasn't it? Or perhaps the Berserker knight had felt compelled to kill to guard his charge.

Either way, it was quite something to behold, and he leaned against the wall a fair distance away from door and the crowd. When he sees the Matou magus passing by on what seemed to be a trip towards Lancer's room, he materializes in a cloud of golden motes.]

Looking to take in a show?

[canofworms]

[Kariya had been focused enough on getting to the scene of the crime (so to speak, he still doesn't know exactly what is going on) that he'd only paid minimal attention to what he was passing on the way there. His Worms would warn him of imminent threat, anyhow.

He should have, perhaps, been warier -- he jumps a little at Archer's sudden appearance, then is annoyed with himself for being startled, on top of being a little irritated with himself for being here at all.

He has a reason, or several, but he still feels a little like a kid caught where he shouldn't be.]

What show? [His tone is a bit short -- he's only paused because he might learn what he's about to walk into.] You were here, weren't you -- what happened here?