thenearshore | 38 - Power Palette Swap

Who: Everyone!
What: Power Palette Swap Event!
When: April 15th - April 18th 2017 (March 1st - March 8th 2019)
Where: Throughout the Far Shore and Near Shore
Summary: A couple of intrepid magical investigators unknowingly trigger some mishaps among the New Gods and Shinki.

For two weeks, the Ama investigators have been combing the compound where Cultists were dealt a heavy blow by the New Gods and Shinki. Among them, two in particular had been looking to move the Crystal that the cultists had in their basement, the stand that it sat on, and the dolls nearby. Combined with Waver's analysis, Judar succeeds in using his magic to transport the Crystal out of the basement.

As they manage that, a ripple effect washes over the New Gods and Shinki. There is a slight sense of Vertigo for some, a stronger wave for others, and then things start to change...

As It Happens: April 15

Everyone was minding their own business. Perhaps they were on the Near Shore helping complete a prayer, or they were in the Far Shore attending to various godly duties. Regardless of where everyone was, it's around noon when some things start to change. A mild sense of vertigo happens to those who start to experience physical body changes, while a stronger wave seems to wash over the God or Shinki's skin if their powers are changing, or perhaps even a sudden stop-in-your-tracks deadening of feeling if being depowered entirely.

April 16

Later in the afternoon, through no extra effort of the Crystal-movers, a loud noise like a subwoofer kicking into effect issues from within the Crystal, knocking anyone away who was near it by several feet. The one-shot noise reverberates in the ears of all New Gods and Shinki, triggering another change for some. At the Crystal, the black color that appeared when the former Goddess entered the Crystal fills more of it.

April 17

Closer to 7pm, once more, the noise issues forth from the Crystal, louder and knocking people back several yards this time. The Crystal fills with black and grey. Some might swear they can see a face of the white-grey against all of the black, resembling an Inkblot / Rorschach test style picture.

Aftermath: April 18

Around 10am, the black coils from within the Crystal settle down into more of whispy smoke, much harder to see in it. There's a slight tug in the direction of the Crystal regardless of where New Gods and Shinki stand, and with that pull, the change effects go away and all are returned to as they were.

In Summary:

Swap powers with another character!
Gain or lose powers!
Swap physical appearances with another character!
Use or abuse the changes while you can!
Investigate who and what is responsible!
Have fun~

Questions? Leave us a question on the OOC Plotting Post and we'll do our best to answer ASAP.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

So it's something like that. This new generation of shinki truly do come in a variety of different existences. Still, while he'll certainly keep quiet on this matter for Joss, there's something else he's worried about. "Then, have you been sustaining yourself on ayakashi as well?"

He can understand her concerns, but even those of the Far Shore need to eat somewhat regularly.

The pause is the telling answer before Ginia even writes anything.

"No. I think it's safer if I stay on the Far Shore." Away from the noise and bustle and beating hearts and warm veins. Ginia likes to believe she has everything under control, but why go into a situation and put everything at risk? And while she accepts feeding on ayakashi is a part of Joscelin's physiology, the idea makes her uneasy too. Sure, she could feed on ayakashi now, but will there be any lingering side-effects after?

"If this is only a temporary thing, I'll be fine."

Ginia.... Ebisu is already frowning a little in disapproval before anything is said. "You still shouldn't risk things," he says, mildly admonishing in a way that is far more effective in the voice of an adult. Pulling his hand away from the table, he reaches over to lay it on top of Ginia's head. "I would offer help if I could right now, but I don't believe that this body is sustainable for feeding in any way." There are a lot of strange things when it comes to the void and what Add is connected to. Best not to test it, especially with Add telling him to be careful as it is.

"Would any sort of blood would do?"

How quickly the tables turned. Is this what it's like having a parent? Between his words and the gentle hand on her head, Ginia feels thoroughly chastened. She can still dig in her heels though.

"It has to be ayakashi, blood doesn't work." Though it still tastes disturbingly good. "Sugar helps keep my energy up though, and I can eat food, but it won't do anything."

So there's no danger of starving any more than a shinki can starve. It's only been two days, she's snacked on enough chocolate bars and soda to keep going. Maybe it's time to have someone pick up the energy drinks Kimi favors to see if that helps.

"If this continues for more than a third day, I'll speak to Chris about hunting ayakashi."

"I suppose she would be more adept at such a duty..." Ebisu isn't a combat god in any way, shape, or form, and that probably means double when he's in such a state. Add has stressed being careful until they learn more about the situation, after all. Still....

He nods his head to her. "Tell me if there is anything you need assistance with. There are still things I can do, even with the current situation being what it is." Sure, what those things are might be a little mixed up right now, but Ebisu is confident that he can do that much. He is, after all, a God of Fortune, and this is one of his shinki.

"Yes, sir." That much she can agree to. And with a chance to move away from questionable feeding practices, there is something Ginia can think of. She stands up on the chair and climbs onto the table to sit next to him with the same effortless ease as her movements as an adult. Easier even; there hasn't been a full opportunity to test out the reflects and agility of a vampire, but she's had light samples.

Turning on front view camera on her phone, Ginia tries to angle the phone to get both of them in the shot. Unfortunately, her shorter arms put her at a disadvantage, but it's manageable enough.

What are they- oh, okay, he thinks he gets it now. Ebisu tries to adjust himself to help make it easier for them to be in the same frame, and reaches over towards the phone. He doesn't touch it just yet, however.

"Should I help?"

Ginia hesitates. He has the advantage of longer arms as an adult. There's the possibility he's still no more dexterous, though her phone would survive a drop and luck might be on their side. On the other hand, there's his whole void-situation to consider. The last thing she wants is to lose her phone. Sure, she can get another one, most of her pictures are saved elsewhere, she has all her gacha game transfer codes saved, but it's still her phone.

...Oh hell. Who knows when she'll be able to get a selfie with her god as an adult again. #yolo

Ginia hands him the phone and shows which button to press.

The good news is that Ebisu, against all odds, doesn't drop her phone and have it clatter to the ground. Instead, in a change of pace, it manages to stay securely in his grip, and Ebisu makes sure to have them both in the picture correctly.

In a gesture that's perhaps familiar to her from pictures passed around, he sneaks in his free hand and flashes a peace sign.

38 - Power Palette Swap

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