CAMPUS WIDE EVENT: EVERYTHING AND THE KITCHEN SINK

[intercom_voice]

[Hopefully everybody likes waking up outside.

Because as it were, in the middle of the night when everybody had been asleep or lulled into a sudden one by the sheer weight of the air around them...the Campus disappeared in its entirety. Left behind was only the cool surface of the concrete foundation.

For now it seems the residents were left to fend for themselves in the wilderness of the island. Not even the voice from over the intercom would comfort them.]

((ooc: the school has disappeared, along with all the NPCs and everything that was inside! no opt-out areas this time around. The temperature is cool during the day, and colder at night.

The event will last until October 20th, and I'll post a closer to signify it. Everything will be returned to its rightful place then.))

Comments

[hyperhero]

Mn...

[That's a start to a better reply. Judai's shivering increases some, a shuddered breath coming out even as he turns, trying to burrow against Ryou as tightly as he can. Cold as the other boy is, that's still a source of warmth, and one he wants to be close to right now.

Winged Kuriboh gives a soft, caring noise in reply, moving over to settle on top of Ryou's head worriedly. Without being able to manifest, there's not much he can offer in the way of "warm," so all he can do is hang around.]

[fluffydeathdealer]

[He holds him close, trying to warm him as much as possible. A thought occurs to him and he brings a hand up towards the Kuriboh.]

Uhm. Excuse me, Winged Kuriboh-san...

[Oh god what is he doing?]

Would you like to be more solid? I think I can help you manifest, if you'd like, and it'd be good to have someone less wet to help to warm Judai a little.

[hyperhero]

[Winged Kuriboh perks up a little at that, looking down to the Ring before nodding some, making a confirming noise. Please, if he can help, he wants to!]

[fluffydeathdealer]

[Jack had said that they had the power of darkness. Malik had said he was too pure to use it if he did. That may be so. But that thief had said they were the same. Even if he didn't care for that, that meant that this Ring should respond to him as well. They're 'the same' after all...

Please, he thinks helplessly, help me...

It takes a mental effort that leaves him trembling, seems to take far too long, but the Winged Kuriboh's lack of resistance helps and before too long has passed, it's called forth from the spirit plane to a more solid one.]

I did it-!

[hyperhero]

[Winged Kuriboh gives an encouraging, happy note even as he materializes, moving to fly down and nuzzle against Ryou's face affectionately. His thanks given, he tries to settle between the both of them, offering that furry warmth -- however small -- to try and help both boys.

Judai gives a weak mumble, turning his head a little.]

[fluffydeathdealer]

[It helps, warming him a little just by the fact that it's offered at all. He thankfully pets the little creature for a moment before returning to try to rub Judai dry. Come on, Judai... please...]

[hyperhero]

[It's a cold, miserable process, but slowly Judai's body warms up, pants and jacket drying even as the fire does the same to him. After a while, he exhales slowly and softly, eyes opening weakly with a loud groan. Ug...]

Whappen?

[fluffydeathdealer]

Thank goodness...

[He heaves a sigh of relief, exchanging pleased looks with Winged Kuriboh before looking back at Judai.]

You fell into the ocean! Don't you remember?

[hyperhero]

Uh... I remember...

[He tries to think, though the shivering and tired feeling he's got makes it hard to.]

I remember Bakura told me to do... something. After that, I couldn't think straight, I just felt really angry about something. So I tried to fly off, felt like I got ripped apart from the inside, then... nothing.

[fluffydeathdealer]

[Ryou sighs, leaning his head against Judai's.]

You were going crazy and destroying the forest... you had some sort of power inside of you that you needed to vent and it was making you act really weird. I managed to convince you to try to vent it against the barrier instead, because you were talking about levelling the island, but you must have flown right into it. You were screaming and then you just fell into the ocean.

[He's shivering helplessly himself despite the fire.]

I'm so glad you're alright... for a while there I thought you were going to die.

[hyperhero]

Power?

[He doesn't seem to really remember, blinking a bit rapidly. All he knows is that he feels exhausted somewhere that's not his mind or body, like he's had his life sucked out or something.]

Why was it making me go crazy? Did Bakura do that?

[fluffydeathdealer]

I don't think so. You said it was yours... and it's nothing like I've ever seen from him. It was like... like you could wield living darkness.

[hyperhero]

Living darkness, huh... Sorry, Ryou, my head's really fogged up. I don't really know about any of that and it's kinda hard to think.

[fluffydeathdealer]

It's fine! Please, just try to relax. You've been through a lot.

[hyperhero]

Alright...

[Brrr. So cold. Judai tries to snuggle a bit closer.]

Thanks a lot.

[fluffydeathdealer]

I was so worried when I saw you fall... I'm just happy you're alright. Winged Kuriboh and I were frightened, you know?

He lets him snuggle as close as he wants, trying not to shiver and make him feel uncomfortable.]

[hyperhero]

I'd be that worried if it was you, too. I'm glad you're alright, too.

[WK gives a little chime, getting a smile from Judai.]

You too, Kuriboh!

[fluffydeathdealer]

Ehe... That'll never be a problem. I can't fly or anything, so it's not like I'll ever be at risk of that.

[He playfully rubs the top of WK's head with his fingertips, affectionately.]

Thanks for the help. It's thanks to you that Judai's feeling better, I'm sure.

[hyperhero]

I'll still help out if you get in any kind of other trouble, don't worry.

[WK coos at the attention, fur as soft as Ryou's hair, his little wings flitting in delight as he responds cheerfully.]

[fluffydeathdealer]

I never expected otherwise. Thanks, Judai.

[...oh dammit.]

Ah! Sorry, Judai-kun! I was in such a state I kept forgetting my manners.

[hyperhero]

Huh? Oh, that's fine. You can just call me "Judai" if you want. It doesn't bother me!

[fluffydeathdealer]

Ehe... if you're sure. I don't like being rude, you know.

[hyperhero]

We're friends, aren't we? It's fine!

[He says that as if it clears up the entire thing.]

[fluffydeathdealer]

Un. I think so as well.

[Ryou's response is as serious as Judai's was energetic.]

But Judai, how are you feeling?

[hyperhero]

Really cold and kind of stiff. Pretty tired. Other than that, I feel okay. What about you?