[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

[Written]

[rather_be_surfing]

I agree. The problem though, is getting her, and the other spirits, to agree too.

[Written]

[descrier]

I suppose that would be harder to pull off.

Would it be possible to use those affected as some sort of ambassadors?

[Written]

[rather_be_surfing]

That's what's being discussed right now. Either for the afflicted to try and be translators for whoever they're harboring, or I think I saw a few people suggest mediums or the equivalent to act as 'translators'. I'm leaning more towards using the afflicted, though. We're going to have to make an effort to listen if we don't really understand who we're bonded with, but if we can manage that, the talks, such as they'll be, might go a little easier.

Part of the problem is that the spirits don't really communicate the way we do. Seems to be more empathic than anything. There might be a suggestion in how to listen, depending on who is harboring who. At least the wings seem to be somewhat color coded, from what I can tell.

[Written]

[descrier]

I agree with your idea of speaking to the afflicted. From the few I have spoken to, it seems that they coexist together — physically and empathetically — that there should be someway the spirits could use them for communication.

It's a bond that I don't quite understand myself, but without attempting to try it, we may fully lose our chance to in the first place. Making all parties feel comfortable gains the best results.

[Written]

[rather_be_surfing]

Same. It's going to be instinctive though for those not attached to Twila to want to put her away again. That won't go well.

[Written]

[descrier]

Not everyone is going to be fine with it, but addressing the situation calmly and explaining why it would help both sides of the situation may help. Having someone who is possessed being the one to speak also helps.

People enjoy knowing that they are being considered as much as the other side is.

[Written]

[rather_be_surfing]

People are also widely varied in how they how they react to things, but we'll see what happens.

At least something seems to be moving, now.