Event Post: Memories Past

[hadrielmods]

THE RUNDOWN

You know that embarrassing moment you can't seem to forget? Or maybe your saddest moment, or your most fond memory? The things you hold close, the things that keep you going or possibly just contribute to the kind of trauma you should be talking to a therapist about? Well, it's time to share them, whether you like it or not. Starting November 14th, even the most casual physical contact can transmit memories.

A handshake, a hug, a kiss on the cheek - even just an accidental brush past. When skin touches skin, you might get a glimpse at someone's most precious memory. Or they might see yours... and you might have no control over what they see. So start wearing gloves, or don't. Maybe it's a weight off your shoulders to share these things. Maybe this will finally let you understand your loved ones (and your enemies) better.

THE DETAILS

An accidental touch means any memory could be shared (including the most embarrassing ones) but if the character is thinking about something specific at the time, that will be what they're most likely to share. However, it's also possible to share memories deliberately, and in that case they'll get to choose what they share. All the character needs to do is focus on the memory they want to transmit and touch someone - easy!

If two characters brush against one another, then it's up to the players whose memory is transferred - or it could be that both characters get memories from one another. The effects of the memory sharing are instantaneous, with the character 'viewing' the memory experiencing it in its full duration in their mind throughout the course of several seconds in real life. They cannot affect the memory, only watch it play out, and whether it's from the perspective of the person whose memory it is or from the perspective of an outside observer is up to you.

Characters will only be able to deliberately transmit memories that they actually remember, but accidental transmission could unearth forgotten or even deliberately suppressed memories. Of course, the person who's memory it is won't remember - so enjoy that awkward moment where you try to convince them that really did happen to them!

THE OVERVIEW

► November 14th: It begins
► November 20th: It's safe to touch people again - for now

Comments

[circumitus]

I've got some excerpts from Rey's canon/notes in the links, but I can always provide more context to the scene both in the thread itself or we can hash things out OOCly. Ravine's is a little shakier because her canon isn't fully written like Rey's, so I'll give a general description like all the other kids on the block and draw from that.

Rey
- tw: sexual assault/implications. Memories of Dr. Johnathan Quayle, the man who resulted in the death of Rey's "mother" (creator) and abducted Rey for half a year while she was in a doll-like state.
- Undine's death in general makes for a not very fun time.
- Her past selves, including Schmidt, Sheridan, Safronov, Schuyler, and Stone.
- Faye Faye Faye. Getting the shit beaten out of by Faye. Kissing Faye. Snuggling Faye. Getting stabbed by Faye. Yeah, Rey's "relationship" with this woman is pretty messed up.
- Night at the opera with her brother, Orion.

Ravine
- Being alive as Yehudit, a child on the streets of ancient Jerusalem.
- Becoming a diviner in Babylon, after being deported in wake of the siege of her homeland. Any of these scenes could range from her time alive and her service to King Nebuchadnezzar II, who was a pretty all right dude. The gardens are a pretty scene.
- Her death, having temporarily "compelled" a Babylonian soldier into beheading her as she was running towards the Ishtar Gate.
- After dying and becoming the reaper, Ravine.
- Meeting Elizabeth, an English girl who had sailed to the American colonies during the 1600s. She was a gifted human (or "esper") who could see the dead, including reapers such as Ravine. They grew a fast bond, Ravine lingering around her as she grew older.
- Watching Elizabeth die from typhoid fever, while Ravine lay beside her on her bed waiting to reap her soul. Elizabeth's soul would instead be stolen and sacrificed to the Emanation of Death by another reaper set on the task that Ravine was unwilling to complete.
- Wandering a dead world for hundreds of years in solitude.

[puzzlingly]

not exactly sure yet what I'd like from Rey, Undine's death would probably lead to a hug and more memory sharing :/
but also Faye... 👀
that's a way to keep Atem away from her for a few days lmao

[circumitus]

Mmm. Honestly I feel like Faye would be an interesting way to go... Rey's already dealt with a lot of Undine stuff over the last year+ so any of the Faye things would at least be something different to play around with, since Rey actively tries to not think about those.

Edit Alternatively I think some cute/sad Orion memories might be good, too? Because I feel like Atem would approve of him, haha.

[outofthefire]

I'm willing to go there with Rey's first option for Laura. In return, I'm willing to offer when Laura had it confirmed who BOB really was. Which will need tw:sexual assault/incest. However, if you're not comfortable with that, I completely understand!

[circumitus]

You know, I was actually thinking that Laura would probably be best for that stuff when I was thinking about it, so I'm totally game for it! It's not really an issue that Rey gets to touch on much since it's heavy stuff that she likes to pretend is all behind her... but also kinda isn't.