Event: The Reveal Glass

[indigo_league]

Across the Pokémon world, characters may have spotted a falling star last night. Or at least, one would think that's what it was: a naturally occurring phenomenon, rather than a legendary artifact. Specifically, the Reveal Glass fell to earth during a fight among a group of legendaries started by the return of a long-lost family member. But it's probably best to leave them to handle all that themselves, while your characters deal with other consequences.

The Reveal Glass shattered upon impact, and the shards scattered throughout Kanto, Johto, and the Sevii Islands… And made their way into the hearts of your characters. But bleeding isn't the concern here. Instead, the impact will hit when a character first looks into any reflective service. An eerie feeling hits them as they're transported to the Mirror Dimension.

While this realm can be many different things for different characters, one thing is always true: It is a place of honesty, where true selves are revealed. Those struck by a shard will find themselves facing truths they are no longer able to hide, and now must accept. Fortunately enough, even those who haven't been struck will be able to enter the Mirror Dimension during this event via a reflective surface to offer help. By the end of the 29th, things will return to normal. Characters will be back in the usual Pokémon world and their hearts will be rid of the shards, but time is strange in the Mirror Dimension, and the experience may feel like it goes on far longer than a day. Or, maybe that's just the emotional exhaustion.

The Reveal Glass plot is here. You can swing by the event info post for additional details and FAQ, and play out your characters’ enforced therapy on this post. As with most VR events, this plot is entirely optional and your characters don't need to take part at all.

Comments

[sassymaru]

"I'm not sure. It feels as if there should be."

As if there should be something to piece it together. Stitch it all into one whole again. But there isn't. Nothing he can puzzle out. Even with his shadow at his side, in silent support.

"We are here, yes. We have to make a life here... but that doesn't mean - " He frowns, then, trying to work it out. The complicated feelings. How if he goes, or stays, he's always going to be apart.

Always going to be different.

"Do you fit, here?"

[pennyloafer]

"Me? Yeah." Louie doesn't have to think about his answer for very long. "Maybe not just anywhere here, but I like where I am now, even when I'm feeling homesick."

He frowns, looking over the spread of images, and then back up at Shadowmaru.

"I guess you don't feel that way, huh?"

[sassymaru]

"Good. It isn't a bad place. Not at all."

So it's good that someone was able to find a place, find their place. As simple as that. Someone should be able to. Mando has. His children have. And so many others. But himself...?

"I suppose it's obvious, isn't it?"

He doesn't look at his new companion. Instead keeping his gaze locked on the images, while his shadow moves yet again, trying to gently nudge his attention to the other living thing in the room, instead.

[pennyloafer]

Louie shrugs. "I just figured that was why you asked me about it. It can be easier to talk about someone else's stuff, right?"

There isn't judgement in what he's saying. He certainly thinks it's right, at least.

"What's been the problem? With fitting here, I mean."

[sassymaru]

"Mm. I suppose so."

He allows his head to be moved. Not seeming to mind letting the shadow do it for him. It's easier than doing so on his own.

"Hah, well. Isn't it a bit obvious?"

A gesture to himself, his current state. Then to the jagged pictures, images, all over the walls. He doesn't match, not in any single one.

[pennyloafer]

Louie tilts his head in thought, scratching at the feathers on his cheek.

"I don't know, not necessarily? There is stuff about being here that's complicated for me, like I said, but not... I don't changing was a big thing. It bothered me at first, but mostly because being here bothered me at first. So I complained, you know?" He shrugs. "But it wasn't that different, all things considered. My body's different, but there isn't much else that has to be because of it. I don't know how much that's true for you."