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GARDEN OF AVALON


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There is a moment of silence. That is all there is, following the end one meets, but it is wrong to say that nothing else proceeds afterward. Indeed, upon the deceased opening their eyes, there's a feeling like settling into a body that has not yet crossed over, and an undeniable bright scene in front of them.

Is it heaven? Is it purgatory? These are the questions that may unfurl when faced with a bright, vibrant sky with pleasant colors, and soft clouds. Alongside this pleasing sight are picturesque rivers, running around fields of flowers mixed with lively greenery that seems to extend to distances behind one's comprehension. But, make no mistake—there are large trees dotted here or there, where someone might feel compelled to lie under given how welcoming they look.

Perhaps most striking, however, is the floating tower, that seems currently unreachable no matter how close anyone nears it. Does it need to be blocked off with an invisible shield? Honestly, no. But nobody knows that, and maybe no one will figure it out either, despite how many times they will ask who frequents it...who so happens to be standing outside of it, but also nearby. Huh.

Who's that? Well, that's—

Merlin, Mage of Flowers
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What a shock, isn't it? To see someone like Merlin so soon. Yet, he hardly seems perturbed, as he says, "Oh, so you've come! What a terrible fate you've been met with. But, don't worry, there's plenty of things to keep you occupied with.

What do I mean by that, you ask? I mean yourselves, of course! And, yes, by the way, you're still dead. So sorry about that. If you need anything, though, just call my name and I'll be there."

Beat. "Probably."

Then he disappears helpfully in a flurry of petals, not even saying where this is. Wow, helpful, isn't he? But, you have more than enough time to explore, at least. And hey, where did that random shack come from far off in the distance? If one goes in, they'll find a random bookcase inside, filled to the brim with fairytales that automatically replenishes if all books have been read with new ones. In addition, there's a random 'fan magazine' of the super popular idol Magi☆Mari; a beautiful white-haired young woman with purple eyes. Huh, why does she look familiar?

...Anyway, at least this will all keep one occupied.

As a side note, off to the distance are a a massive gathering of trees, but whenever one tries to approach them they can't seem to actually get close. How obnoxious! Looks like you'll have to just continue to admire your surroundings of pink flowers, one or two solitary trees, rivers, and other flora for miles on end.

As of 'Week 3', there is now an additional, cutesy shed in the Garden of Avalon that can be accessed for arts and crafts materials. Sewing kits, canvasses, painting materials, paper, you name it! There also is a shelf full of lube as well, for your needs. They will have a hint of a flower scent.

As of 'Week 4', the forest is glowing and can at some point be entered for funtimes.

By 'Final Week', there is a small little cottage of some sort that has appeared, which is ridiculously more spacious once walked into. It appears to be like a little free-for-all clothing store, except everything is free of charge. The styles range from cutesy pink, stylish, fancy, and to even towards the gothic side of things...but also there is a spot filled with make-up and the like! Do you want to look pretty in death? No worries, you too can shine here as well with beauty products found along the shelves, and of course mirrors alongside changing rooms for your convenience.

There are also knitting tools, for those wanting to really step up their skills.

Additionally, in this large 'cottage', there are private changing rooms with mirrors and a plush long seat to sit down if you want to for whatever reason. The doors lock once someone is inside and the door is closed.

Lastly, for those feeling 'adventurous', they would also happen to find costumes. Sexy ones, likes nurses, maids, and the like, but also silly 'scary' ones like a t-rex and a sheet ghost.

The forest has also stopped glowing, and upon entering it give you view to a beautiful lake surrounded by trees (sans mist.) The sky is still a fantastical color, and taking a soak at any time is possible.

However, on the other side of the forest, is a field of beautiful blue flowers, and a perpetually midnight sky.

Comments

[conceivesfrenzy]

[ almost instantly, she laughs in reply. ]

Easy for you to say.

[gluttoning]

Alice...

[He winces.]

I don't know anything more than you guys do. Maybe... maybe if Merlin found your arm, he can work something off of that.

[conceivesfrenzy]

You don't think he'd have said as much instead of running like a coward?

[ waves at his previously occupied spot. ]

And what if he doesn't?

[gluttoning]

I...

...

[He doesn't know how to answer. There's too many unknowns, and it's not like there are just spare bodies lying around that lab. Maybe.]

I don't know.

[conceivesfrenzy]

Yeah, I thought so.

[ She giggles, constantly tapping her foot. ]

But you don't have to worry about that, right? So long as he had time, you're probably covered. And like you said, he probably managed to grab Temenos before anything happened, right? ♪ So you should be all set, so long as the rest of them don't all die out there.

[gluttoning]

[just dig the nail in deeper, why don't you]

I want him to tell us our options, Alice. I don't know if any of us are safe after what he said, but I don't want you just stranded here.

[dupiety]

[Sorry to butt in, but...]

What is this about?

[gluttoning]

...

A little bit before you died, Merlin said the admins have been experimenting on our corpses. He'll be able to regenerate Skywarp's body, even though parts of it are on the giant cat. But... he can't do that for the rest of us if our bodies are missing.

He teleported off before explaining himself.

[dupiety]

[Temenos's eyes narrow in annoyance.]

Why would he wait until now to say such a thing?

[gluttoning]

I don't know.

He wanted us to be trying to get along. Maybe he wanted to keep our hopes up by... well, not telling the whole truth.

[Just like Lucifer.

Beel looks more than a little pissed between that and the Alice Peanut Gallery but he is trying to keep himself under control.]

[dupiety]

[He'll sigh angrily for Beelzebub's sake.]

There is always the chance that the remaining bodies are being stored within the facility, but I realize how little a comfort that is for Alice.

[He shakes his head.]

There is little reason to speculate wildly and lose hope when we don't have all of the information yet. Though Merlin is certainly relying heavily on everyone's ability to trust right now, I have to admit...

[gluttoning]

He is. I didn't have a problem with it until... well, a half hour ago.

He still saved you. And he's been obviously working on some sort of spell all day today.

...

I just hope when he comes back that he just tells us what's actually going on.

[dupiety]

I'm grateful he took the opportunity to rescue me. I imagine that was something of a wrench in the cogs...

[Ugh. But he can't let himself sit and be guilty about that.]

We'll have to clean up his mess in the meantime and try to calm everyone. From the looks of things... [He glances toward what's going on.] They've at least finished the first wave.

[conceivesfrenzy]

Should've thought about that before you decided to get hungry, hm? Since you were so willing to take the blame earlier.

[ just. smiling. :) what she said before is still true (to her), but that doesn't she's not going to take advantage of it, either.

not like she's got anything to lose, at this point. ]

[gluttoning]

I told you, I don't remember what happened. I can't stop my hunger, Alice, it wasn't like I went into that night starving myself.

[But he doesn't have any further excuse.]

[conceivesfrenzy]

I thought you weren't using that as an excuse. Have you changed your mind?

[ giggles. ]

Doesn't change the fact that you put me in this position, regardless of my thoughts on the matter. Even animals can think for themselves when they're hungry or up against a wall, right? ♡

[dupiety]

[Hey he just got here and all but he's already stepping into this drama.]

Give it a rest, Alice. Channel that anger into something that matters instead of badgering Beelzebub over what can't be changed.

[conceivesfrenzy]

[ She barely turns to look at temenos and laughs. ]

Until I hear otherwise, I'm doing exactly that. Unless you don't think he can take care of himself?

[dupiety]

This isn't about what he can or cannot handle.

[conceivesfrenzy]

Oh, good! Then stay out of it.

[gluttoning]

[He'd fallen quiet as the bickering went back and forth between Temenos and Alice and Lobelia.]

...What do you want me to do, Alice?

I can't take back what happened, and I'm sorry it did. I've put you in a horrible spot, and it's one I don't know if any of us can fix.

You can be mad at me. But what do you want me to do to make things right?

[conceivesfrenzy]

[ get fucked lobelia (metaphorically {negative}). ]

You're one of the Demon Kings, right? Surely you can figure something out that'd be a suitable solution to my problem.

[ She looks like she's going to add something, but with a quick glance in Lobelia's direction, she decides against it. ]

[conchy]

[Good decision, Alice. Better not to run afoul of the guy who will kill you for sport if you don't heed his advice. So long as they don't get themselves into another shouting match, he won't intervene.]

[conceivesfrenzy]

[ BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO YOU'RE NOT FUN (even if she absolutely deserves it) ]

[gluttoning]

...

You want a pact?

[His eyes narrow a bit.]

Or do you want my body?