vella | Weekend 5...?

WEEKEND 5 LOG ♬
Weather: Clear skies all weekend

On Saturday, there’s nothing new or unusual. It seems like the wish granting has been put on hold, and your efforts can continue to go towards progressing the island more. With the museum, Able Sisters, the entertainment area, the garden and more, the amount of development Isle Sonrisa has gone through is crystal clear when you compare it to your first week here.

All seems to be normal. That is, until you decide to fall asleep.

Whenever you begin to dream, your dreams are very vivid and reminiscent of the time you all dreamt about your homes. This time, however, you see your fellow islanders around you. Everyone may look confused, trying to figure out where they are. And that’s entirely fair, because where you are now is a little different from the island you’re used to.

That power you felt earlier in the week feels strong, too. It feels natural. And when you channel your energy…

Those of you who had powers originally will feel them start to manifest. Every ability you had is coming back. They seem a little...dampened, though, like they aren’t the full extent of what you could do before. Those who did not have abilities before will start to feel in tune with whatever’s on their person, whether it be a shovel, a bug net, even a stack of apples… You’ll be able to use them in ways you couldn’t have before.

And maybe you’ll learn how to use that new ability soon, because someone is waiting on top of one of the ledges, staring down at all of you. And he is staring very, very intensely at you. A moment passes, and then he hops down...and swings his net at the nearest person.

Strangely, if the target is you, it doesn’t hurt. You feel the boink land, but it doesn’t hurt at all. Should you choose to retaliate, no matter what you do, the boy does not seem to be in pain either. Now’s the time to experiment with your newfound (or returning) abilities. Mess around with the environment, or go ham on one another! The strangest thing is that you will feel your energy draining the more you use your powers -- which is to be expected -- but the pain never really settles in.

Furthermore, there are no injuries or blood. In fact, every punch, every kick, every impact looks cartoonish!

The last notable thing is for Joonghyuk. If he looks up at the sky at any given moment, he’ll specifically see a shooting star fly across the sky. The wish to have strength is going a little haywire, but it’s certainly something, isn’t it?

As for Sunday, well… It’s worth mentioning that those abilities aren’t just a dream after all. In fact, you feel as though you can use them in real life, too, with the same effect -- the environment can be altered (for instance: super strength means you might be able to lift a tree with your bare hands, with some work) but there are no injuries or pain when you use them on others! … But the strange boy from that dream is nowhere to be found. Huh. Wonder what that was about...

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[It's just motoring away. It has possibly never been so happy, and it'll definitely break records.]

I don't know if I'd go that far... Seems a bit much, doesn't it?

Hm? I don't think so. Does the familiar also reflect on your current thoughts?

[ Is that why it's so happy to see him? And it's purring like a motorcycle?? ]

[She looks amused, watching the two of them.]

I think so - or it just really likes you.

[It’s very pleased, okay.]

[ Laurent will just accept that it's both and continue petting the creature in a pleasant way. ]

Does it have a name?

Well, I mostly call it Lovely.

[You know, because of the hearts.]

It seems fitting, you know? It’s super affectionate.

[As evidenced by the way way it’s nuzzling into Laurent’s hand.]

It does--a cute name for a cute little purring machine.

[ He laughs a little. and scratches it behind the ear. ]

What does it normally do though? Mostly keep you company?

Yeah... It’s just a good friend, I guess. More than a pet, for sure.

[She tilts her head.]

I wonder what kind of familiar you’d have.

[ Laurent makes a quiet, thoughtful hum while looking at Adelaide's ears. ]

Maybe it would resemble a fox.

[ ... ]

A fox that would claim all laps as its own.

[Her ear twitches, swiveling, and she grins.]

Yeah?

[She leans in close, batting her eyelashes.]

You have a fondness for foxes?

Yeah, they're my favorite. Always have been. I think they became my favorite when I saw a video... it was a fox leaping into a pile of snow head first.

What a coincidence.

[She straightens back up.]

Animals in snow are always pretty cute, I think. Not that I’ve ever seen that in person.

I've never seen a fox in person either, but I like them a lot.

[ Laurent attempts to pick up Lovely by the underarms to dangle it like a longcat. ]

You’ve seen a few almost foxes, at least!

[That has to count, right.

Lovely lets itself get picked up, kicking its feet and rumbling away. It’s very long.]

[ Laurent was about to say something but Lovely's height makes him speechless for a second. It's like... an accordion. ]

It's a longlooong... cat.

[ It's like he forgot how to be eloquent for a second. ]

[She reaches out to poke Lovely's belly, which gets a squeak out of the familiar.]

I didn't know it was this long, huh.

[At least Laurent isn't the only one surprised.]

[ But it's your familiar?? Adelaide?? Laurent slowly blinks while still staring at Lovely. ]

Do you think it can act as a scarf for cold days?

[That doesn't mean she goes around carrying it like a sack of potatoes!!

She considers the possibility of this, though, looking thoughtful.]

Probably. I never thought to try because I only really moved to somewhere with a proper winter a little bit ago.

Though I guess it never tries to go up there on its own.

[ Laurent looks over at Lovely, who he's still holding like longcat. He walks up to Adelaide and puts it around her shoulders. ]

There.

Much more fond of trying to make me trip.

[She loves her familiar, though.

Lovely settles on Adelaide's shoulders, perking up and reaching back out to Laurent. Hello?? Sir??]

Do I look like a lady with a fancy stole?

[ The way it reaches out to him is kinda cute, but Adelaide's your master, Lovely... Is this supposed to mean something?? Laurent looks amused. ]

Real fancy. We could have you on the runway and you'd fit right in.

[Lovely eventually gives in, curling more around Adelaide's neck. It seems content as long as it's getting attention...?]

It's a shame Lovely didn't show up before the fashion show. Maybe I could've entered with it.

Yeah? I'd vote for you.

[ You know, despite dragging Joonghyuk into it... and then not voting for him probably would have pissed him off. Not that he wasn't already, but. Yeah. ]

It would give off a theme of cohesion.

Cohesion isn't really much of a theme...

[The punishment would have been even spicier... Poor Laurent. It's probably a good thing this is just a hypothetical.]

I don't think so, anyways.

But it's a skill.

[ He eyes Lovely curiously and then looks off to where the beach should be. ]

Speaking of skills, does Lovely have a set of fantastical skills?

Mhmm... If you insist.

[She follows his gaze, humming.]

It can do a few things, if it wants to, but it’s mostly just what I can do.

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