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.

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[heartofalioness]

A faint nod- not airily dismissing the claim- but she gives him a soft smile.

"I trust you. And seeing you carry all this alone hurts me more. Please, brother?"

A soft, low moan from the Blue, a lion's sound of affection.

[shiro2hero]

The air stirs, blowing gently through the space. Where is it, now? Still the baggage room? It's hard to say. The sensory overload has ended, faded into a dull background noise, a vague mist of memory. The wind smells like the first breath of dusk, cool, sweet and caressing.

Shiro, supported by the memory hands, just shakes his head. The motion almost a helpless, hopeless one.

"I don't... know how."

He's not saying no. It's a failing. A failure on his part. But at least he got it out.

[heartofalioness]

"It's all right to not know. We can figure it out together, all of us. Just all of you did for me when we first met."

[shiro2hero]

He shakes his head, but there's no real heart in the gesture. It's token. It's a reflex. Like he doesn't know what else to do with himself.

"I don't - want to hurt any of you with this."

With that wall of sensation. That wall of painful memories.

[heartofalioness]

"We trust you, brother. And you are worth a little pain if it eases your burdens."

All she wants is for him to trust her back.

[shiro2hero]

He doesn't know what to say. How to answer her. He's supposed to be the one protecting them. Keeping them safe. Not letting them hurt.

But...

He holds out a hand to her, hesitating. Not for a lack of trust. Never for a lack of trust.

[heartofalioness]

There. She takes his hand firmly, and pulls the two of them into a tight embrace, not fighting the hands, just... adding her support to them. Lifting Shiro up too.

[shiro2hero]

This is the tightest hug known to man. And bit by bit, the room begins to dissolve. Falling away in heavy, jagged pieces.

Until they're on the porch.

Under the stars.

[heartofalioness]

Allura feels the shift in the atmosphere before she sees it, holding the embrace just a little longer before pulling back and—

Her eyes fly to the top of his head and widen immediately. “Shiro?”