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Save the Earth Mods ([personal profile] theearth) wrote in [community profile] savetheearth2014-08-23 12:47 am

[plot] Water in the desert I

Who: Cultists, an alien, and YOU, the (un-)invited numbered!
What: Gossipping. Weird lobster worship. Speeches. Fingerfood and other snacks. Dealing with cultists in general. The beginning of the geographical changes in Las Vegas and appropriate PANIC.
When: 22nd
Where: Thomas & Mack Center; The University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Warnings: People from the ranks of the cultists have committed murder and other crimes in the past; those deeds will, if mentioned, be treated in a glorifying manner or at least be condoned.



The cultist gathering takes place on the evening of the 22nd at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. The cult has rented the large multipurpose Thomas & Mack Center. The entrances are controlled, the guards cult members who will check the membership of everyone who enters. Numbered with invitations will simply have to either show their invitation or prove that they are the numbered in question; numbered that are not invited but not on the anti-invited list will be let in if they announce interest in their purpose or in learning more about themselves.

There is a large lobster statue in the middle of the hall, a high stage behind it. A pool of water surrounds both, filling the whole center.

A. Arrival and first stage
Snacks and drinks are handed out everywhere and the cultists chat happily with everyone who is around - they will happily talk to numbered as well, calling them "special ones", "superheroes" or "children". Some are rather excited about them being there, others less, but there is clearly nobody that doesn't think positively about it.

B. Ceremony/Worship and Announcements
As the lights go out, people will stop talking and put down whatever they are holding. What follows is a ceremony of roughly an hour that mostly includes singing, meditation and some short speeches on cleansing oneself and being true to oneself, and one on how those that don't do it will fall and burn. Cultists will be happy to give numbered pointers re: what happens next and what they should do.
Afterwards, what seems like all head cultists - those with the sign that causes echoes step on the stage and one after another address the gathered public, some longer, some shorter. Some are of more technical nature - number of members, funds, expansion plans -, others very philosophical, and yet others religious. There is talk of the city being lost and impossible to clean, but that the those who trust in Refined Shell will be saved. That all members may take it into their own hands to clean themselves and help the world be cleaner, but that soon, Refined Shell will be with them, and her children with her. Her children will guard her and be guided by her, as they all should be; and though it is harder for them to see their true core than it is for normal humans, and many will be lead astray, those that succeed will lead the world to a better future, and those that follow Refined Shell now will be the first when that time comes.

At this point, they'll call out to all numbered in the audience, and cultists sitting nearby numbered people will encourage them to get down to the stage, wade through the water and get up there to introduce themselves and say hi. The whole audience will cheer for those that dare to go down, and they'll be offered a seat on the stage.

C. Aftermingle and Panic
After the official part is done, there is general mingling and people are slowly starting to leave... just as the first earthquake hits the room. And then another one, and then steam rises from the water in the middle of the hall, and after a bit it starts to boil. The handful of cultists that is packing up on stage screams in terror at their only way off it suddenly being made up of boiling water, and most of the cultists leave the building in similar panic. FUN ALL AROUND.


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wirsinddiejager: AND SAY (YOU GOTTA LOOK INSIDE YOURSELF)

[personal profile] wirsinddiejager 2014-08-30 01:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Wow, that is way too young to be involved in weird cult shit. This is so messed up.

Alan shrugs, not even bothering to conceal his frustration. "Sometimes. Usually it's just memories or crazy physical changes or whatever, but sometimes..." He makes a face of his own. "Which is why this whole thing where you're calling us 'special' and shit is kinda crazy. It's really just a pain in the ass."
savethenpcs: (Cult Symbol)

[personal profile] savethenpcs 2014-08-30 04:21 pm (UTC)(link)
"But you are special," the kid continues. His mother finally notices him, however, and makes her way towards them. "I can't do that!"
wirsinddiejager: (i can't do it armin)

[personal profile] wirsinddiejager 2014-08-30 05:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Alan's about to respond when he notices the mother. In an instant, the words die in his throat and he just stares. It hasn't been very long at all since his own mom died, and every single reminder of that hurts a lot more than he'd like to let on to anyone.
savethenpcs: (Cult Symbol)

[personal profile] savethenpcs 2014-08-30 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sorry about that." The boy's mother smiles and starts to pull him away. "He doesn't always realize when people don't want to be bothered or talked at. Are you okay?"
wirsinddiejager: (BUT LOOK WHAT WE'RE DEALING WITH MAN)

[personal profile] wirsinddiejager 2014-08-30 05:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"I..." He catches himself and ducks his head to stare at the floor, suddenly feeling awkward.

"Yeah, I'm fine."
savethenpcs: (Cult Symbol)

[personal profile] savethenpcs 2014-08-30 05:43 pm (UTC)(link)
The woman just nods and leads her son off, leaving Alan alone.