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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[Ryoji returns the hug tightly. That warmth from Diarmuid is more than enough to reassure him again.

How sad it would be, though, to have that warmth snuffed out...

There's no way he'll let that happen. He has to make sure that he protects Diarmuid.]

There's nothing you can do. If you try to go after them, they'll kill you. More than that. They'll make sure it's more painful than any other death you've experienced.

I can't let that happen. I have to protect you!

[The insistence and desperate need in Ryoji's voice worries Diarmuid. Of course, while he has no doubt that they would do just as Ryoji says, the boy should know that Diarmuid is a trained warrior. He's not so easily defeated and would know better than to run into such a dangerous fight unprepared.]

Easy, easy.

[He rubs the boy's back to try and calm him.]

I have no plans on doing anything foolish. I know how dangerous they are. Something must be done, but it must be done carefully so that no one else is hurt.

[He knows that, but it's still worrying. There's always the possibility, no matter how slim, that Diarmuid could get badly hurt or killed, and against Ganon, that possibility has even more of a chance of becoming a reality.

He isn't calm yet, still holding tightly to Diarmuid as he mutters a bit more.]

I don't want anything to be done. There's still a chance someone would get hurt, and if... if that was you, I'd never forgive myself!

[Diarmuid holds the boy closer.]

I know you are scared, but you have to understand I feel the same about you. I could never forgive myself if I just stood by and did nothing while they hurt you or your friends. I have to help. Please, don't push me away! Let me help!

B-But that doesn't matter! All that matters is that you're safe. If you try to help, you'll get hurt, so I have to protect you.

I'm not pushing you away... Just let me keep you safe for once.

[As much as he wants to keep holding the boy close, Diarmuid steps back, reaching out to gently touch his face.]

Easy, please don't get too upset. Can't we agree to fight together? To help each other like I have been telling you all this time? We are so much stronger together than we are apart.

Even fighting together is too dangerous. I can't let anyone lay a hand on you. I care about you too much, Diarmuid. Don't you understand that?

[His voice is soft and pleading as he reaches up a hand to touch the one on his face.]

[There is something about the tone in Ryoji's voice and the hand on his face that finally makes Diarmuid realize what is going on. When he does, his heart sinks.

Ryoji's been affected by his curse, and the fact that he and the boy were already close beforehand is just making things that much worse. How does he tell him? Especially after his reaction to how Diarmuid had explained his curse?

Diarmuid pulls the boy back into his arms, burying his face into Ryoji's hair unsure what to do.]

I'm sorry. I didn't understand.

[Ryoji quite willingly accepts the hug, a tinge of relief in his voice, mixed with all that misplaced affection.]

But you understand now, right? I'll protect you from everyone. I love you...

Ryoji, I....

[I'm a coward. It's what he wants to say when he realizes he can't bring himself to say what he should say. He should tell Ryoji what he suspects, but he can't. Diarmuid is too worried about how the boy will react considering all of the worry and pain he is already facing. Is it really so bad just to wait a bit and see how things play out? If Ryoji really is moved to his room, then Diarmuid will be able to watch him and be there for him should the curse not release like it has before...

It's solid logic, but it doesn't make him any less of a coward.]

...I understand.

...Did I say something wrong? You seem upset...

[Ryoji can notice distress all too easily, even if Diarmuid was trying to hide it. He certainly doesn't want the older man to be upset, so he hugs him even tighter as if to give some reassurance, and looks up to him, worried. What can he say to make those bad feelings go away?

This is why he didn't want to tell him about the alliance. He knew Diarmuid would feel terrible about it, even if Ryoji's the only one who should feel bad. It's not fair.]

It's not your fault. I am just tired and frustrated by everything that is going on.

[Diarmuid shuts his eyes, resting his chin against the top of Ryoji's head. The words aren't completely a lie, but they aren't completely the truth either and it's a gray area he hates being in. Honestly, it might not be straight out lying, but for how bad it makes him feel it might as well be.]

So many people around me are suffering right now and I can't do anything to help them. It is why I hate my curse so much...

Don't be upset... I know everything will work out alright. I'm sure they'll stop suffering eventually, and I'll make sure that you don't suffer.

Your curse will go away after a while, right? I thought you usually had it under control now...

I have never been able to control it.

[Diarmuid shakes his head sadly.]

Not during my first life and not as a servant. It's just that the tower has changed my curse now. Sometimes it's active. Most of the time it's not, but I don't know when it is and when it's not. Fortunately, here it also eventually goes away. When I lived the first time, it usually did not.

That's... that's terrible, Diarmuid. At least here it will go away. I don't want you to have to feel so bad about everyone.

They'll realize soon that it isn't real. Don't worry.

[Ryoji seems convinced, however, that he won't have to realize anything.]

[It is unfortunate that everyone who is affected by Diarmuid's curse thinks in a way similar to that. "I am different. My feelings are real." While Diarmuid doesn't know Ryoji's thoughts, the boy's words are enough for him to guess what he is thinking. It hurts, but this time Diarmuid manages to hide that hurt. In fact, he manages a small, tired smile.]

As you say, it will pass. Hopefully soon. In any event, worrying about it won't isn't going to get me anywhere, is it? We should spend our time dong more enjoyable things.

Yes! Of course we should!

[Ryoji brightens immediately, overjoyed by the prospect of spending more time with Diarmuid, possibly cheering him up.]

What would you like to do? We could find another movie to watch, or go get something to eat...

I am not really hungry, but I would not mind watching another movie. The first one you picked was good, so I am curious about seeing more.

[He looks toward the door of his room and scowls slightly.]

It will be a bit of a pain to get to the media room, but if you let me carry you, it shouldn't be too bad.

You liked it? I'm so glad! There really are a lot of good movies to see...

[He flushes slightly, and even more so when Diarmuid continues speaking. He's going to carry him? It sounds wonderful, to be so close to him, and though Ryoji is still wishing to protect Diarmuid, he pushes that to the side for now.]

Oh! T-Thank you, Diarmuid...

I did! It was...different, but in a good way.

[Diarmuid notices the boy's blush but says nothing knowing it's a result of his curse.]

There is no reason to thank me. Not only will it get us through the crowd more quickly, it will also get us there much faster. Better than having to wait for the elevator wouldn't you say?

Well, I’m glad it was a good kind of different. You can tell me if you don’t like it. I want to do whatever you’d like to do!

Oh, that’s right! I just hope no one gets in your way. But I think you’re stronger than all of them…

[Diarmuid can't help but laugh lightly.]

Think about the time I am originally from. My idea of a good time that doesn't involve fighting is drinking, feasting and maybe some hunting. None of those things are really all that appropriate here. You will have to help me learn some new ways of having fun. The movies are a great place to start.

And how strong I am compared to them doesn't matter. I can move faster than most of them can hope to see. We will be there and gone before they even know it. I just have not done it before because most of the time when I leave here, it is to try and lead some of them away and break up the crowd. I have wanted them to see me.

[At first, Ryoji seems a bit confused, but when Diarmuid explains, he ends up laughing too.]

I guess you're right. Well, there's lots of different ways to have fun now! I'll try my best to help you try them all, though there's a few things that aren't possible here.

Oh, I understand. I didn't know you could move so fast, though! It's okay even if you carry me?

[Ryoji's honest question draws an honest laugh out of Diarmuid.]

That is right. You haven't really gotten to see me use my abilities fully, have you? You needn't worry. I can carry--and have in fact--a full-grown man and not been slowed down in the slightest. Carrying you will be no problem. May I pick you up now? And then I will let you see just what I mean first hand.

[Ryoji seems embarrassed, hastening to defend himself.]

Well, you haven't seen my abilities either! I-I mean, I didn't want to force you to show off or anything.

...Okay. You can pick me up.

[He shifts on his feet, wondering how he is going to be carried, or if he needs to get in position.]

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