Encampment Under the Sea [Open to All]

[applesaucemod]

Since the dreamers of Manhattan had such a lovely time at the last vaguely-nautical-themed party, the Rift has decided to step things up a notch. Tonight, the dreamers will find themselves in what appears to be a city very much like the one they inhabit in the waking world, full of towering skyscrapers, neon signs, and heavy traffic. But there is one rather crucial difference: this city is located deep underwater, and the aforementioned traffic is mostly whales and fish, with the occasional submersible thrown into the mix.

The walls and windows are heavily reinforced to withstand the pressure of the water outside, and the people who dwell in these buildings seem to be doing rather well for themselves, for the most part. Buildings are connected by enclosed walkways, so barring any horrible accidents, the dreamers should have no problem getting around without getting too wet.

Much like the city they inhabit in the waking world, some areas are more obviously affluent than others, and the dreamers are as likely to stumble upon an upscale club as an underwater pub. But while the chances of a full structural breakdown are slim, there are definitely some areas that are on the leaky side, and a general sense of claustrophobia pervades the city wherever you might find yourself.

Explore. Or, if you're feeling particularly ambitious, attempt to escape. Either way, take care - it's hard to say what might be lurking in the darkness just beyond the city lights.



[ooc: Y'all know the drill. All characters are welcome, whether they are in the game or not. Characters can remember or forget the events of the dreaming at the player's discretion. And the party never stops - backtag into infinity!]

Comments

[personalhouseplant]

Groot smiles broadly at the intriguing explanations; so much he did not expect, so much to consider - and the best news of all, that it is a dream, that he will wake up and be with his friends once more. Daine is certainly a very helpful raccoon.

"I am Groot!"

Which is to say,

Fascinating! I'm relieved to hear you say so; I had been afraid I'd been displaced from my friends. I am not from Earth; I am a Flora Colossus from Planet X. Do all Earth raccoons communicate such as you?

[wildmage_daine]

Daine blinks at the strange planet name. Maybe the Doctor and TARDIS would have heard of it, but she certainly hasn't.

Sort of, she says, rising onto her haunches so she can sniff at him curiously. Animals can talk with each other, and I can talk with them, but I'm not sure you'd be able to understand me if we were both awake.

[personalhouseplant]

Oh, which is just, "Groot."

But why? he asks after a short pause, which comes out as a fuller, if perplexed, "I am Groot." Do you forget how to speak when you are awake?

Come to that, how can there be two self-aware entities in one dream? Surely this must be one of their dreams. And if it's his (he thinks it is his), Daine must not be real. He is a little surprised at himself for thinking up something so creative.

[wildmage_daine]

Daine shakes her head, amused by the thought. Oh, no. I could still talk to animals and suchlike, but anyone who couldn't understand animal speech wouldn't be able to understand me, either. You can only hear me right now 'cause we're dreaming.

[personalhouseplant]

How curious. And yet communicative limitations are not something with which he is in any way unfamiliar. He gives a thoughtful nod.

"I am Groot," he muses (How very interesting; I wonder if you would be able to understand me while awake).

A worthy thought experiment, if nothing else.

[wildmage_daine]

Probably not if I was in my human shape, she guesses, though she really can't be sure. Most of what you're saying is higher than my normal ears could make out, I think. So I'd have to be in a shape with better hearing than a human's. There would still be quite a few options, of course. When you have a good portion of the animal kingdom to choose from, it's fair easy to find options with better senses than a human's (regardless of what sense in particular you're focused on).

We could test it. Of course, this is dream, so who knows if anything would change if she tried another shape… but it couldn't hurt to try.

[personalhouseplant]

That is quite surprising. He draws himself up a bit, rustling. "I am Groot??" Your human shape? Do you mean to say Earth raccoons are not always like this?

How very strange. Perhaps there really is nothing like Rocket anywhere.