Event: Quarantine

[animusmods]

Characters: any characters trapped in rooms during the event
Setting: dormitory level rooms
Format: any
Summary: An unexpected series of explosions has trapped residents in the dorm rooms with no power and no way to get out. Try to communicate with the outside, deal with being stuck in a small room with other people... Deal with the really strange things that seem to be happening, too.
Warnings: typical Animus horror event warnings

[There are several more explosions, and the sound of things falling and crumbling outside. The dorm rooms themselves don't collapse or cave in, but the furniture and trunks and nightstands may be rattled and knocked about. Eventually, the lights flicker and go out entirely, leaving everyone in the dark. There are small red emergency lights lining the floors, but they don't seem to have come on all the way, and flicker on and off eerily.

After maybe twenty minutes everything falls silent. However, if you try the door, you'll find you can't get out...]

Comments

[chevalier_mal_fet]

Yes, rations are an appropriate measure, I think. I require provisions for my Master and the Boy. Who else among us has need of food and water? Nesir?
[Lancelot requires neither water nor food, and so will share out what he gathers to his Master and to the Child. The syringes are another matter. Untrusting as he is, he would rather wait, observing what comes to the others from their use before administering an injection to himself or to his Master(s).

And what of those unknown to me--
It begins to be troublesome that he does not know the names of all present, so Lancelot introduces himself.]
I would have your names. My own is Lancelot, Knight of the Lake, I am the Servant of Kariya Matou-- and the companion and protector of this Child, who is known by the same Name.

[The unsavory giggling he ignores, for the moment.]

[thirtybits]

[Though he requires sleep, food and water just as much as any other regular human, Judas' daily routine doesn't tend to involve much of any of those things. If at all. So, throughout the day and night, he remains awake, though he doesn't move from his corner. As far as conserving resources goes, it's actually something of his specialty.

He nods to Nesir.]

That's right. We don't know when we'll be getting any more, if at all. We should pass it around at intervals, every few hours. I don't think we have anything to measure the amount with, so I guess it's the honour system. No matter how thirsty you are, please just take a small drink...your body will get used to it after a little while.

I won't have any so that there's at least a little more to go around, but we still don't know how long it may have to last. Doing it this way will be uncomfortable, but at least everyone will survive.


--Ah, right, names...

[Oh no]

I'm...Judas, Iscariot. It's nice to meet you.

[culbutiri]

[Nesir frowned, being human she did actually need water but since Lancelot was forgoing, and she respected him, and Sephiroth was forgoing, and he was not better than her no matter what he said. Then this other man was forgoing...]

I do be being fine. [She went back to her corner, at least the man knew how to ration, she wouldn't have to babysit them. she knew Lancelot of course, and nodded at his master and the child, who was apparently also called Kariya, then the man. Her eyes showed no recognition at least.] I do be Nesir Aeser.

[neverbeamemory]

[Again eyeing Nesir. Dumb human girl. Of course she was going to need water, but he'll be damned if he'll be the one to make her drink it or try and persuade her to drop her stubborn act. He certainly didn't let her affect him so it was no way going to work the other way around.

Ok. So names he didn't know. Judas, and another, smaller Kariya. Much like his own smaller doppelganger. So the Kariya that he had suspected was Lancelot's Master was in fact true, good to know. Sephiroth, remembering Kariya's pains from before looks carefully over the man for any sign of the sickness that he'd demonstrated before. He knew it was something to do with worms, and that they were parasitic. Even if Sephiroth did need water he wouldn't be sharing on account of that.]

I've no need for either, Lancelot. [Though odd he finds that Lancelot hasn't already figured that out about him. What with having shared a room for a few months already.]

[It's completely irrelevant that Sephiroth hasn't introduced himself to Judas or Kariya-jr - he's much too intently glaring at the door, picking up more and more noises now that he's listening that way.]

[thirtybits]

[Judas looks expectantly at Sephiroth for an introduction...and frowns when there doesn't seem to be one coming.]

And you are?

[As for Nesir...]

I really think you should, miss Aeser - if not right now, then at least later.

[neverbeamemory]

[Eyes that gleam even in the gloom flick from the door to Judas and then back again a few times before Sephiroth seems to comprehend what it was the young man was expecting. Introductions will never be natural for him, and damn giggling has turned to whispers. It's irritating

No one else seems to have noticed though so Sephiroth is firmly putting this in that 'hallucination/mindtrick' section of his brain. These tricks of the Tower were getting old indeed.]

I am Sephiroth.

[culbutiri]

[She turned her ever present glare on Judas] Do no be presuming to be knowing me.

[thirtybits]

[Sephiroth, but that's the same name as the kid-]

I-I, no, of course not, I just don't think it's a good idea!

[infesting]

[ for his part, kariya has kept mostly to himself, huddled either at big-kariya's side or lancelot's. he's very, very good at making himself a very small target, quiet to the point of near-invisibility. surviving the matou household sometimes involves playing a game of making himself as unintrusive as possible. and after years of basement trips, he's good at being patient, too.

still, the less he feeds himself, the more the worms eat him instead, and they're certainly complaining about his empty stomach. he keeps his arms hugged around his middle, wearily glancing between the various people trapped in the room between him. everything hurts, the slow, tearing agony of his parasites working their way through flesh and organs.

considering his state, he's a lot more worried about big-kariya, who doesn't have the strength to hold off the crest worms the way he can.

crouched next to his older self, knees to chest and arms winding around them, he curls little bare toes against the floor, staring down at them in consideration. ]

.. Lancelot, Kariya-san should-- should have my portion, too. [ he lifts his good eye shyly. ] Since I-- I have my magic for a while longer. And Kariya-san should keep his strength up.

[ he pauses, then, letting his head rest tiredly against the tops of his knees, eyes drawn to the fall of sephiroth's silver hair again, the line of his profile. ] Is Sephiroth-san the big version of Sephiroth-kun?

[chevalier_mal_fet]

[He leaves his Master a moment to take the boy in his arms, lifting him onto his hip. In this way, he can speak more freely to the boy without being completely overheard. Not that he truly cares, but he does know how Children love to be given special tasks and told things in confidence.
He's well aware that the Worms will trouble both his Master and the Boy if not fed-- as he is that Sephiroth needs no nourishment. But in his current mood, he prefers to give nothing away.]

Yes, he is, I believe-- or something very like.

I would beg a favor of you, Child-- that you will eat and drink what I give to you, and see that my Master does the same. There is enough for you both, if only barely. My Master does not eat or drink overmuch.
[It's the work of a moment to shrug out of his jacket whilst still holding Kariya. When he has it in hand, he drapes the garment over the Boy.]
And do you both sleep under this as well. It is only cloth, but it will serve for a little warmth between the two of you.

The one calling himself Judas Iscariot he eyes with an unusual incredulity. It can't possibly be...

[thirtybits]

[Judas quickly notices Lancelot's reaction to him, having expected such a reaction to his name. It's nice being somewhere that most people don't recognise it, but even so, enough do.

Seeing too that both Kariyas are clearly quite sick, as if it wasn't evident from a glance, and wishing to prove himself in some way to Lancelot, he gets up, taking off his own suit jacket to hand to the boy.]

A second should make it a good blanket, then.

[vermicompost]

[Kariya stares at his syringe of blue liquid dully. He's not going to object to the injection, but he doesn't have a good feeling about any of this. Who would?

I'm Kariya Matou, as Lancelot said. I already know some of you. It's nice to meet the rest of you. [He thinks it's too rude to question Judas' name. He doesn't consider himself the greatest expert on Christianity, but he knows a little. He doesn't think it's so odd that it might be the real Judas, considering the fact that his Servant is Lancelot. All he says to Judas, as he gives the jacket to the other Kariya is:] That's kind of you.

I don't really need to eat much either, I'll just have some water. [At least he admits to needing water. He feels too sick to eat, though for the most part, he gives little sign of the worms consuming him from within.] Kariya can have my food.

[As a child, he needs it more--Kariya can't take it from him in good conscience. He feels a little embarrassed that Lancelot and the smaller Kariya feel like they need to worry about him and his strength. He'll be fine!]

I do hear something...

[He clumsily attempts to change the subject so people won't try giving him food, but it's true, he can definitely hear something outside the room, and he doesn't like the sound of it.]

whoops!

[infesting]

[ he glances back at big-kariya as lancelot lifts him, expression worried, arms curling automatically around the servant's neck to steady himself. he knows that big-kariya doesn't want him to be concerned, and neither does lancelot, but he knows what kind of burden the crest worms are on his older self. he just doesn't have the experience or training with them that kariya does.

still, there isn't much in the world that he'll refuse when lancelot asks him to do it, so after a moment, he offers a meek nod. ] If-- If you're sure. I just don't want Kariya-san to hurt any more.

[ as judas approaches, offering out his own jacket, kariya's eye widens in his face, startled and a little bit confused. this sort of kindness from complete strangers still startles him. still, he hesitantly curls his fingers in it, offering a slightly shy smile. ] Judas-san is r-really nice. Um. But-- But won't you be cold, too..?

[thirtybits]

[He shakes his head, smiling to each Kariya in turn.]

I'll be fine, don't worry. I don't need much, and I'm used to pretty harsh circumstances.

[chevalier_mal_fet]

[Lancelot approves of the man's manner with his Master(s). The name does indeed give him pause, but he judges this to be neither the time of the place to explore the matter.

He takes the jacket, arranging tit with his own over his charges.]

I thank you. Judas Iscariot.

[xroyal_bratx]

[ Ishtar's been out of the whole conversation mostly, but she caught the introduction part. She sits up groggy, half asleep as she answers the question posted moments ago. The noise woke her up momentarily. Ishtar's been a bit more than just a bit exhausted in all of this. There was too many people in a small closed off space. It reminded her of things she didn't like. ]

....I'm...Ishtar...just Ishtar. Nothing special. I can heal if anyone needs healing and I don't really know what's going on right now...was kind of well asleep.. haha.

[chevalier_mal_fet]

Well met, Ishtar.

We here have discussed our plight and the receipt of some supplies, which have been rationed. A portion has been set aside for you, unless you have no need of it.

[At the mention of Healing, Lancelot glances at the white-haired man slumped beneath his suit jacket.]

I would be most grateful if you would see to my Master with your Arts. Only take care-- he bears a Parasite that reacts badly to any attempt to Cure its host of its presence. If you might only ease his pain, it would be a blessing to us both.

[xroyal_bratx]

Thanks I think?

[ She smiles at him. ]

Ah, right. I don't mind eating less if someone needs it more. My body's pretty much adjusted to the changes a long time ago regarding food and such.

[ She nods her head. ]

Right, I remember Kariya...the older one talking about it. I've been trying to find some way to help him, but it seems all I can do is alleviate the pain for an extended amount of time.

[ She replies frowning. ] I'm willing to keep trying until I find a better way. Would that be okay?

[chevalier_mal_fet]

Any respite from Pain would be a welcome thing indeed.

But do you keep your rations-- there should be enough, if only just.
You will need your strength, no doubt.

I thank you, Ishtar.

[xroyal_bratx]

I can definitely do that as long they're okay with it.

[ She nodded her head. ]

Alright, but I'm sure there are others who need it more than me.

[ She smiled at him. ]

You're welcome.

[Sephiroth sub-thread]

[neverbeamemory]

[The idle chit-chat is phased out into background noise as Sephiroth concentrates more on the sounds coming from -apparently- the other side of the door and within the Hallway he'd seen decimated. Though not to the point that he wouldn't notice if someone approached his personal space though.

It's all just another hallucination. To be honest Sephiroth is waiting for his ears to start bleeding again. But hey - wouldn't they have to open the room somehow to let retrievals take a corpse? Just let someone give him a reason to try this theory.]