hadriel_logs | Event Log: Jumpscares

Who: All characters participating in the event!
What: The event log for the Jumpscares event
Where: All over the city!
When: May 16th-May 20th
Warnings: Some startling jumpscares, interdimensional demon cats, the usual

A dark shadow looms over Hadriel on the morning of May 16th. There's a tension in the air, something palpable, as if everything has gone still and is ready to snap. You've been waiting for the other shoe to drop for hours now, and you're getting to the point where you're starting to wish that it would just happen already so that you can stop feeling this way.

Of course, when it does happen, it's not quite like you expect.

Maybe it's a tiger leaping out of your closet, claws extended. Maybe it's a faceless slenderman, stepping out from around the corner or a monster with beak and claws ripping open your shower curtain when you're most vulnerable- but within seconds, after you've been startled half to death by the monsters, they're gone. They vanish in a puff of smoke, or dissipate into glitter, or become something silly instead for a few brief moments before disappearing entirely.

Weird. But not unendurable, I guess. The bright side is that there will also be a few demon cats that have also made their way through the door. No two cats are ever in the same location, but there seems to be enough of them to go around, though the toothy one can be a bit vicious. Still, they aren't untameable, and might make nice pets, as long as you don't mind a bloody finger or two when it's time for lunch!

► This log covers May 16th-May 20th.
► Feel free to make your own logs, as well
► Please tag headers of threads with content warnings where they apply
► Please put your character's name and open/closed in the subject line of your starters!
► If you have some heart problems that are unfortunately exacerbated by this event, please let us know here, and we're sorry.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[Hux made a note of how Lance only addressed the last part of what he said, clearly the man had a problem with torture. Whether it was moral or something else, it could be useful in the future. ]

Usually. If you are going to murder someone then you have to ensure that doesn't happen.

[Says the man who murdered trillions and is regarded by many as a hero.] But I'm sure even your military allows for killing someone else when necessary.

[It's probably for the best that Lance is totally unaware that that's what Hux is thinking, because he already has enough trouble sleeping in this ridiculous place.

Instead, he's focused on trying to decide how much he should push arguing on the subject of likelihood of getting away with murder; it's not like he thinks he's going to change Hux's mind, so if he's going to argue he needs to have a different reason. Besides, it's probably for the best to keep it to himself just how familiar he is with investigating murders and criminals.

So again he decides only to address the last part of what Hux said, because discussing that could potentially lead to useful insight.]

It does, but when that's acceptable is highly specific and killing someone on your side is almost never one of those situations.

Don't you execute traitors? Or anyone who threatens the survival of the group?

[Such a strange thing.]

I have to admit, I do not understand how your military organization manages to stay intact if you allow members to disclose personal information that could lead to vulnerabilities and the restriction on the methods used.

[He misses tossing Resistance and Republic operatives off his star destroyer. It was fun.]

I have to admit, it would be amusing to toss you on a star destroyer and see how long you manage to survive.

[He's not a big fan of executing anyone, but--]

Yes, sometimes, but again those are very specific situations and usually involve thorough investigations of guilt.

[And aren't about stealing someone's job.

He doesn't bother to correct the 'military organization' part, because again he's not interested in explaining the difference between the military and the FBI, or what his own involvement in the latter is beyond being a psychologist. He also thinks it's a lost cause--at least at the moment--to reiterate why counseling is not only allowed but encouraged, because he has the feeling that's not something Hux is going to grasp right away.

...Also he has no idea what that last part about a star destroyer is about, and so that's much more what he's focused on at the moment.]

I beg your pardon?

[What the hell does that mean and why does he feel like it's not a good thing Hux would find it amusing?]

You don't seem the type to do what you have to in order to survive if it means potentially hurting someone else. That's the type of thing that will get you eliminated quickly and for good reason.

Hesitation could mean the difference between life and death- and often not just ours. If others sense that you're not willing to sacrifice others or are indecisive, you would be dealt with.

[All lessons Hux had learned during his childhood. It was the reason he had survived to be a general even if he had left a bloody trail of bodies in his wake.]

I will be curious to see how long you manage to survive here.

[While this is utterly fascinating insight into Hux's opinions and outlooks, it's also somewhat horrifying and Lance doesn't like how focused and personal it's gotten. He certainly has no interest in correcting any of Hux's assertions, both to avoid arguing with him and because he's trying to seem as nonthreatening as possible, and that last comment is a bit... Ominous, to say the least.]

I'll um, I'll keep all of that in mind.

[For now, he's going to try to get out of this conversation, even though he's learning quite a bit.]

But for now I should... Probably return home.

[You know, scary event and all, he probably should go somewhere safe.]

Of course. But one last thing.

[Hux held out a hand to block Lance, only barely touching his arm.]

I didn't catch your name- I'm sure we'll run into each other again here since there is only so many places to go.

[So there is nowhere to run, Lance.]

[He tries not to flinch when Hux reaches out, but he's just blocking him; not ideal, but could be a lot worse. Still, he really doesn't appreciate it, and his eyes darken slightly in a combination of nervousness and annoyance.]

It's Lance. And I'm sure we will.

[He says it more coldly than goes with the image he's been projecting, but he's rapidly reaching the end of his patience for vague--or not so vague--threats.]

A pleasure, Lance. I look forward to it.

[He lowered his hand so Lance was free to leave and Hux even waved his fingers to indicate Lance was dismissed. With one last smirk he turned on his heel to walk off, pulling off his gloves as he did so.]

Event Log: Jumpscares

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject