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]

"A house... you intend to fix up, on your own."

There was more to that teasing. More sappy words. But his head is turned, and he lets it happen. The look of surprise and confusion on his face speaks volumes.

"It's - changed. That looks much better."

[singlespacedad]

"That's how it was always supposed to look."

Mando is just going to ignore Shadowmaru's doubts about his house fixing abilities--he fixed up the Razor Crest all the time, it can't be any harder than that, right?--and focus in on more important things.

"You're seeing it the way everyone else does now."

[sassymaru]

"Everyone else..."

His eyes flick over the assembled imagery again. And again. Landing back on Mando, in the end.

"You are very. Very good at this." At these pep talks they always seem to have. And maybe now, he'll have something to hold up against the doubts. Finally. Thanks to this human being.

One who loves him.

[singlespacedad]

"Thanks." Mando has never considered himself a particularly smart man, but maybe he's good at this more emotional stuff. A few years ago, he wouldn't have considered himself good at that either! It's amazing the difference some time, a few Pokemon, and not having to constantly scrape for survival can do for a person.

He leans in for a side head bonk. "Who knows? Maybe the next time one of those weird weekends comes along, I'll be able to turn into something better than a boat and we can combine."

[sassymaru]

Congrats, Mando, you've just suggested what's basically mind-melding-partnership. His eyes widen, absolutely touched.

It doesn't work out very well, but good grief is he ever going to try to smooch that helmet like he's smooching Mando right on his mouth. Too carried away with the whole thing to really think that through, but frankly, he doesn't care. He's too happy.

[singlespacedad]

But are they drift-compatible? That's the real question.

Mando startles when Shadowmaru dives in, but then he laughs when he realises what's going on. "Easy, easy, that can't feel good." Beskar stays cool to the touch almost constantly, so it can't be fun to smooch! "Besides, what if I'm a boat again? You'll end up being a police car sitting on a boat or something."

Because the idea that they won't be able to combine hasn't even occurred to him. Obviously they'll be able to combine now! They're buying a house together! That certainly means combining is the next step!

[sassymaru]

They will be, so help him, they will be.

"It's you. It feels perfectly fine." That's his logic. He's too elated. He's too happy - to care about anything like cold. The idea of a car on a boat makes him shake his head. No, that won't happen. Not after this. "This world wouldn't dare do that, not after this."

He'll personally fight Arceus if he has to.