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Eustace ([personal profile] flamekthunder) wrote in [community profile] dreamcrystals2023-01-15 03:12 pm

sixth entry ⊗ permanent residency

Sender: Eustace
To: Everyone
Subject: A Method to Stay in This World

As everyone should know, the version of ourselves in this world is wholly separate from our originals that remain awake in our home worlds. What we do here has no effect there, and vice versa. Most won't care whether they are here for a temporary stay, however there are those like me and Tifa who have formed relationships that would be impossible if not for this world.

And I am determined to make it last.

When the Halloween Carnival arrived last October, we had the opportunity to speak to the tapirs and inquire about the nature of our existence here. In short, we are tethered to our home world which allows us to return, currently at random. However, the fae, creatures, and every other being that is not a dreamer like ourselves do not have such tethers. They either traversed into this world or were directly taken through other means.

This leads to the conclusion that if we want to stay in this world, we need to somehow break the connection, either by completely severing it or changing the tether to connect to this world instead. Perhaps we need to completely change the nature of our current "dream self." As the risk of being sent back is high if the tether is cut, I aim to focus on other means.

However, there is of course no known knowledge or means to do this, and the tapirs do not know, either. Thus I am sending this inquiry to:

1) ask if there are any others who would be interested either to help or in the results;

2) if there is anyone who is familiar with dimensional travel or strong magic that could give some clue as to what to look for.

Currently I am looking through the Tree of Stories to find any text or story that could be of use. My current suspicion is dreamotion will be the main component, however manipulating it for such a use will be difficult.

If you are interested, you can respond here or contact me privately.

— Eustace


[ooc: AND THUS MARKS THE BEGINNINGS OF A VERY LONG QUEST but yeah Eustace is trying to find a way to stay permanently in this world and is looking for anyone who wants to help, wants to benefit, or has ideas that they can look into and be possibly incorporated in the actual method. An additional sign-up post has gone up for an official head count. Those who sign-up will be able to play a significant role in finding a clue and/or piece that will lead to the final result. More details there!]
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[personal profile] azuresong 2023-01-28 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
[ She immediately tenses as he is seated beside her as her head lowers deeper to her chest. Hands that would have been around the spoon and meal are now clinging to the sides of her dress, giving them a small squeeze. ]

It... it's nothing, really!

[ No, she's holding it in. This wasn't suppose to happen, she was suppose to put on a brave face- ]
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[personal profile] shithogs 2023-01-28 05:24 am (UTC)(link)
That seems like something worth protecting, to me.
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[personal profile] shithogs 2023-01-28 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
Seems like it. I'm sure Tifa's happy about that.

[Honestly, she doesn't mind it, either.]

He'll join. Haven't asked him yet, but it's something he'd be into.
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[personal profile] shithogs 2023-01-28 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
He's got reason to be invested in staying here.

Not the book type, but there's other kinds of research to do. I'm damn good in the wilderness. The hands-on shit that you need someone to take care of, out looking for things? I can do that.
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[personal profile] azuresong 2023-01-28 05:39 am (UTC)(link)
I...

[ She didn't mean to do this, she didn't mean to bring down the mood.

Lyria had hoped that if she left enough time in between them meeting that maybe he wouldn't notice. She had washed her face, and washed it again... and again...

The hand against her own only briefly snapped her out of roaming thoughts. It was so warm, so comforting, and for a moment Lyria felt a wave of despair rush through her body.
]

I can't.

[ She ducks her head even further now, completely concealing her face as her long hair falls down in front of it. But slowly, silently, small tear drops fall on the back of Eustace's hand. ]

I-I promised myself that... that I would be strong. For you, for—
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[personal profile] azuresong 2023-01-28 06:06 am (UTC)(link)
[ ...

The embrace almost went unnoticed until she could feel his chest against her head. It was an overwhelming space to be in, but still just as warm and just as comforting as the hand had been.

She allowed the tears to fall more freely at his words. Eustace was truly so kind, and was doing so much for her...
]

I...

[ Choking back a small sob she then buried herself into his chest, using her free hand to grip onto his clothing for support. ]

I'm scared—
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[personal profile] nulland 2023-01-28 06:09 am (UTC)(link)
It basically is, I guess. Actually most things there are sentient when they want to be. Another thing that makes it so weird. I think there are other powers affecting its decisions too. It's REALLY complicated.

Like I said, I've been trying to do something about it, but no one there is letting me change the status quo because they can't tell how dangerous it actually is right now. It's been seeming more and more impossible to stop.
Edited (wrong code for handwritten emphasis) 2023-01-28 06:10 (UTC)
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[personal profile] blue_eyed_obsession 2023-01-28 06:43 am (UTC)(link)
[Just don't let it show... too much.]

Mm.

There's nothing you would miss about your other existence?


[If we're going to get personal, then it should be a two way street]
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[personal profile] azuresong 2023-01-28 06:56 am (UTC)(link)
of being alone... [ She tried to control her breathing by talking, but her words slowly became harder to understand as she speaks into his chest. ] I'm not alone— I'm not! I know I'm not, but...

... but sometimes it's so quiet, i- it feels like I'm back there...

[ A sob. Her grip tightening. ]

I'm scared for Gran! I... I can't feel him anymore...!
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[personal profile] nulland 2023-01-28 07:06 am (UTC)(link)
Probably not. They tend to not listen to me when I say they should do something anyway.

I mean, I was the villain so I guess I don't blame them, but still!
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[personal profile] noblegarnet 2023-01-28 08:46 am (UTC)(link)
Physically speaking, we fell through them after seeing something reflective back home. I don't know that anybody actually knew how, though, which is in line with how much of the rest of that world was.

[The lack of answers was eternally frustrating.]

They were all in a giant enchanted hall which was part of the Coven, the base of magic study. Apparently they'd been there longer than anyone could remember. When one of us went back home, that person's would break, but that didn't mean they couldn't come back. Sometimes people would be drawn to theirs just to look, and they'd come away with new memories.
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[personal profile] nulland 2023-01-28 04:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Even if they finally listen I don't know what they'll be able to do.

[He did have someone who had the ability to predict or even change the future as a hostage just before he showed up, but she was very uncooperative for some mysterious reason.]

Depending on who it is, maybe. I'd still have to get them to listen, but they might have a better chance of convincing everyone else. But I'm not really in any rush to see any of them again honestly.

[Luckily he never heard about Carrie's Halloween appearance.]

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