[Locked to Residents]

[malnosso]

Greetings, Luceti. I see you've managed to open the proverbial Pandora's Box. I was wondering when that would happen.

More seriously, however- no doubt most of you have noticed the widespread issue that's resulted from that decision. Some might even recall a similar experience occurring years ago. If you're concerned about the affected residents meeting their unfortunate ends once again, well, that's unlikely. Death wouldn't be a particularly beneficial alternative to what you've unleashed this time.

However, there's still the matter of sorting out the spirits now. I'm interested in hearing what you lot have already tried when it comes to dealing with what you've unlocked, but my advice for getting the black spirit to relinquish control is to let the rest do the work for you. Last time this happened, I was able to fix it, but it's beyond my power now.

Discuss it amongst yourselves, trade your theories; I'm sure you'll come up with something. I'll help with what I can. Sooner would be better, though- I make no promises that my former comrades won't take measures to deal with you if this isn't resolved internally within a few weeks.


[ooc: arright kids, true to John's word, he'll be overseeing the discussion. He won't be telling people how to fix this problem, but he'll answer whatever questions he can and give some advice here and there. see what you can work out amongst yourselves and feel free to ping me if I'm needed and don't show up. if nothing comes up within a week, we'll throw you a more obvious bone or two. tally ho~]

Comments

[malnosso]

Imagine the difficulty of a child trying to communicate before he has learned to speak. That is an oversimplification of the nature of spirits.

As for the other, it's a myth. Ask someone from Earth.

[breezing]

Which Earth? [ That's...actually approaching sarcasm, although Ikki still looks cheerful. ] Or will any of them do?

And I think you're being ageist! Even if it's hard, you have to try.

[malnosso]

...Ageist.

[Well, that's a first.]

Hm. I can't deny it- I don't particularly like children.

[breezing]

Yeah! You're being ageist. Or...spirit-ist. You are being something!! Oh, I dunno who you are, actually. I'm Ikki! What's your name?

[ Mentally sorting this guy into "adults like Vegeta". ]

That's rude! I'M keeping an open mind talking to you, you should do the same for me! That's fair.

[malnosso]

They call me John.

[Did you want details? Because he's not giving any.]

If you live here long enough you'll grow up to understand how little fairness is valued.

[breezing]

It's nice to meet you!

[ It actually isn't that nice, but she's being polite. Until she snorts a little, at the last. ]

Will not! It's important to me even if it's not important to the world or you. [ She peers at the journal for a second, before grinning. ] Actually, aren't you being kinda fair? You said you'd help us when you could, which is more fair than saying not at all. Although why'd you say when you could? Is something stopping you? Are you under a curse? Do you guys ever get cursed like we do sometimes?

[malnosso]

[Damn these occasional moments of indulgence.]

The only thing that ever stops me is a lack of information, child.

[breezing]

Huh. Well, in that case, thanks a lot, Mr. John! [ She is not actually being sarcastic. ]

I'll try to help the best I can!! Although Uncle Sokka's saying I should go do something else. We just have to figure out the right questions and answers, right?

Is Sifu Raine right about people who haven't got spirits with them being able to talk to the spirits right now contact-y like?

[malnosso]

Her theory has potential, but those who try ought to be careful not to end up possessed themselves. The only spirit that is thus far uncooperative is Twila, and becoming possessed by it would be counter-productive, would it not?

[breezing]

...Yeah, that'd probably be a bad thing!! I'm glad all the other spirits want to get on, though.