towerofanimus | "Love Fool" Player Plot Log

"Love Fool" Player Plot Log

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

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[To tell the truth, Cu Chulainn was a little scared to speak to his brother again after their last exchange of letters. However, his desire to check if his brother was safe overwhelmed his fear. Besides, he has a failsafe this time.]

[He quickly knocks on the door and then ties a blindfold he made in the sewing room over his eyes. If he couldn't see that spot, then he couldn't get affected this time.]

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[ America wasn't particularly surprised to find that Tony had, once again, dragged her off in the direction of Diarmuid's room. She gave the Grey a very pointed look though when they ended up in the area on the fourth floor and she would have gone on to tell her that if she insisted on doing this every single time they left their own dorm, she was going to have to start wandering the Tower on her own, but the sight of a man blindfolding himself outside the door of 4-16 served as an adequate distraction. ]

Uh... doesn't that there sort of defeat the purpose?

Huh?

[He quickly turns in what he thinks is the direction of the voice. It's been a long time since he had to go off of sound and smell alone.]

What are you talking about?

[ He's not very far off and America has to admire him for that. However, she still gestures to Tony to stay silent and to circle behind the man while she moves quietly to his left. Tony is all too happy to assist in the pranking, seeing how they've spotted this very suspicious character outside her Diarmuid's bedroom. ]

Well, you're here to see him, aren't you? That's gonna be kinda difficult when you can't actually see, right?

That's pretty much what I'm going for here. His face is...well, it's cursed. And it makes people fall in love with him. So I've just decided to cover up my eyes just so I wouldn't get cursed.

[He looks pretty proud of his genius plan.]

I hate to break it to you, but that seems like a real stupid idea here. Not to mention pretty dangerous. 'Though points for trying? Gold star for creativity.

[ Even if it's not that creative of a plan. America waves a hand at Tony while she talks and the Grey reaches out to give the man's ponytail a yank. ]

[Lancer reaches behind him to grab at whatever is pulling his ponytail.]

I can do fine without seeing stuff!

...Really?

[ But Tony has already sidestepped to avoid the swiping hand and she's currently putting her arms up for America to pick her up. The nation does so, which enables her to stretch out an arm so she can flick his ear. By herself, Tony is much too short to reach anything above most people's hips. ]

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[He can hear the pitter patter of the footsteps and feel the angle of the hand changing. He rubs at his hurting ear and makes a face at her.]

Hey, control your kid.

[ America laughs and Tony is going for his hair again. The nation has let her go by now. ]

Kid? Do you see a kid around here?

[He slaps at Tony's hands.]

I can't see one, but I can hear one.

I think you should take off the blindfold and have a look for yourself. He's not here.

No thanks on that. Still need to wear it in case Diarmuid comes out.

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[When he sees who is at the door, Diarmuid is overwhelmed with several different emotions and starts shaking. He's not sure if he can handle this right now. He's tired and in pain. It's just not a good idea.

However, even as he thinks that, he is moving. Diarmuid opens the door, grabs his brother's wrist, and drags him inside, quickly shutting the door behind him. There is so much he wants to say, but before he has a chance to, a much different question pops out of his mouth.]

Why are you wearing a blindfold?

[Seriously, what the...]

It's just there to make sure I don't get affected by the curse again.

[So he wouldn't end up playing with Diarmuid's heart again.]

As long as I can't see your face, it should okay for me to stay by your side, right?

[For a minute, that answer leaves Diarmuid not sure if he should laugh or cry. In the end, what he does is a bit of both. The laugh is slightly sad and followed by a hug that his brother won't see coming. It might be a little awkward because of everything that has happened, but Diarmuid can't stop himself from doing it and resting his head against the other servant's shoulder.]

You fool... Thank you.

[He had neither seen it (due to the blindfold) nor expected it, but he he is nevertheless happy when Diarmuid hugs him. He returns the hug and squeezes his brother tight.]

Don't mention it. I'm your brother. This is the least I can do.

[Diarmuid shakes his head. That's not quite what he had meant, but it is close enough.]

I don't want you to get hurt because of me, brother. As much as I appreciate it, I don't know if this is a good idea.

[What else is not a good idea? Continuing the hug, but Diarmuid can't make himself let go. Not yet.]

[Lancer doesn't let go either. Even without the love spot's influence, he still misses his brother's touch.]

I'll be okay. I'm a hero, remember?

[The fingers of one of Diarmuid's hands find his brother's ponytail and twist some of the strands around themselves.]

Heroes still die, brother. Otherwise, we wouldn't be here, would we? I want you at my side, not dead.

[When he realizes he's playing with his brother's hair, Diarmuid turns bright red and pulls away, turning his back to the other servant to hide his shame even though Cu Chulainn won't be able to see it with the blindfold.]

Sorry...

[He raises a hand to feel his hair.]

Huh? What for? If it's the hair, then don't worry about it. More than one person's been playing with it today.

[Diarmuid shakes his head, his hand curling against his chest.]

Not just that. I am still...getting my feelings under control. I shouldn't be letting myself touch you like that. Or linger in things like hugs. It just makes me hope and that's not fair to you.

It wouldn't be very fair to you either if you had to watch everything you did because I couldn't control my feelings.

[He steps in the direction of his brother's voice and reaches out, feeling for Diarmuid's shoulder. Once he has his hand in place, he gives Diarmuid a pat.]

Just...do what comes naturally to you, brother.

[Diarmuid shakes his head, closing his eyes. Already, tears are threatening and it makes him sick that he can't make himself control his emotions better.]

Please...don't say that. I can't do what comes naturally in this place. And now that I know a little more about what I actually want instead of what years of training have lead me to think I want, I know I cannot have that either.

And that is not your fault before you even start blaming yourself. It is mine for wanting such a foolish thing.

What's so foolish about wanting to be loved?

[It was common sense, wasn't it? People fell in love with each other and were loved by each other. Even Cu Chulainn, who had more friends than actual loves, craved it at some point.]