Mini Event: Network Misfires... 2!

[seasonshelpers]

It starts with a network post from a generic "researchcentre" account. The video feed shows what appears to be an empty cubicle, and a few employees gossiping in the background.

"Can't believe he brought the cat to work again."

"Who, Gary? Yeah, I heard Helene felt bad for him."

The cat in question creeps into the video, curiously nosing and pawing at the screen, as the conversation continues.

"I don't blame her. I saw his dream a couple weeks back, and Buttercup looked so sad alone at home!"

"Oh, that dream cloud thing? What a disaster. Can't believe Bartholomew holds down a job."

"At least it's been a couple years since the cat caused an incident..."

As if on cue, Buttercup gets bored and starts walking on the keyboard. The feed cuts off.

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Welcome to a Mini Event! Much like last time around, the network server's having cat-related difficulty, so all network messages have a chance of going to the wrong recipient. It doesn't need to happen, but there's a high chance of misfires happening for the duration of the mini event.

This post can be used for sending out messages that can end up for anyone and everyone completely without meaning to. Feel free to also just send a blank message with your character and receive messages from others! Whatever works best for you and is most fun.

This event will happen for the whole weekend, starting from now and ending on late Sunday night (so March 6-9) once they finally manage to fix the mistake. As always, backtagging is encouraged.

Remember to put warnings up if you want to post anything NSFW-ish and especially link pictures; however, if anything gets explicit (e.g. sexting), remember to move it to inboxes or another post.

Comments

[happydreamed]

I see. I'm not particularly looking to turn off my brain or to avoid doing so, truthfully. 'Twas simply something I could not do for a long time for idol hell trauma reasons, and I would like to know if I am capable of it.

[escapethecurve]

I'm guessing idol hell trauma is from an actual idol hell dimension, right?

That had to suck ass.

Makes sense. Make sure you have something comforting and the controller nearby in case you need to turn off the TV quick. Don't want to risk a delay in response to a possible trauma response.

[happydreamed]

Indeed it was and did. Ellipsa is far from the worst dimension to take people unexpectedly.

I will be certain I am well prepared before trying.

[escapethecurve]

Considering dimensions like the blender dimension and Cronenberg dimensions exist? Yeah. This one is far from the worst.

[happydreamed]

I admit to being morbidly curious.

[escapethecurve]

About which one?

[happydreamed]

'Blender dimension' sounds self-explanatory.

[escapethecurve]

Just making sure.

The Cronenberg dimension is a world where everyone has been transformed into horrifying flesh monster versions of themselves. Thanks to an old asshole.

Not a fun dimension, to say the least.

[happydreamed]

Oh, deeply unpleasant. I'm sorry if you've had the misfortune of being there.

[escapethecurve]

It was a pit stop for something once. At least it wasn't one of the times Rick didn't make me crawl up an ass.

[happydreamed]

I've decided that there is a limit to my morbid curiosity.

[escapethecurve]

That's wise.

What kind of show are you going to watch first?>

[happydreamed]

A cooking show sounds like a decent start. Low stakes.

[escapethecurve]

Not a bad choice. Avoid early 2000s American cooking competitions. Those are full drama.

The British ones are good from the 2010s.

[happydreamed]

I have heard stories from one of my coworkers of a Great British Bake Off? It sounds charming.

[escapethecurve]

That's a good one. The earlier seasons, the better.

[happydreamed]

Thank you, I'll take that under advisement.

I don't believe we've spoken? My name is Kantera.

[escapethecurve]

You're welcome.

We haven't. My name is Morty. Nice to meet you, Kantera.

[happydreamed]

Pleased to meet you as well. Have you been in Ellipsa long?

[escapethecurve]

Not too long. Since the beginning of January. You?

[happydreamed]

About two years now. I was one of the first group to arrive here.

[escapethecurve]

Have you mastered all of your seasonal abilities yet?

[happydreamed]

I have learned all of the spring abilities. 'Mastered' is a bolder claim.

[escapethecurve]

Fair enough. But you can do it all. Impressive nonetheless.

[happydreamed]

I have some natural aptitude for magic, and idol hell also came with its own set of new abilities to learn, so I have practice.