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Video; UN: Cuddlebunny UN: Darkness UN: Trienemybest
[The video turns on and it’s Usagi, Varian, and… Maul? Yes, Maul, all in her living room. Usagi is sitting on her couch.
She waves to everyone with a bright and cheery smile.]
Hey everyone! Usagi Tsukino here! It’s October! And it actually hasn’t been awful! Isn’t that AWESOME?! [Both Usagi and her Omen, a margay cat seem excited, the cat letting out a happy chirp of a meow while Usagi pumps her fist in the air.]
Anyway! Even though we’re not all dead from starvation, insanity, or literally drowning in corpses, I know some of you are still struggling to get a good night’s sleep! Well!
May I present to you a really great solution to that problem!
[Usagi uses both hands to gesture to Maul.]
You all know him as… well I’m sure by many names, but this is Maul for those of you who don’t know him and for those of you who don’t call him nice things. Maul will be able to help you sleep!
And not by killing you! I should emphasize!
Maul, why don’t you explain!
[Maul looks rather grumpy and like he’d rather be anywhere but here. But he starts to talk in that whisper-soft voice of his slowly, sounding a bit reluctant as he does so.]
The Dark Side of the Force can be used in many ways. It’s not magic but spiritual energy, something many of you here fail to grasp. It’s not always dramatic like moving things around without touching them or breaking someone’s leg in two just by thinking about it. I can go into someone’s mind and use the Force to help quiet it down, making it pliable to the suggestion of needing sleep. Think of it as using deep meditation to allow your body and mind to rest. It is not painful and takes very little time in the grand scheme of things. Should you need me, I am at your disposal.
[Then he gets a familiar glint of anger in his eyes and his voice hardens.]
But if any of you want to take this opportunity just to tell me how it’ll be a cold day in hell before you take up my offer for help, you can save your breath. I won’t sit here and listen to your judgment--
[It’s at this point that Varian interrupts to keep Maul from digging himself into a hole. The boy himself looks marginally better than he did in his last network post. He’s still looking a little haggard and his skin’s still not a super colour - but there is a tiny improvement. He clears his throat, doing his best to save Maul from himself. ]
Uhhhh, what Maul is trying to say that as a sign of good faith that he’s trying to steer away from the...literally murdering people thing and that he wants to work on being a...uh functioning member of society here- he’s willing to help people out with their sleep problems.
[He knows this is a hard sell, rubbing the back of his neck.]
He helped me out? I mean… I know I still don’t look great, but at least I’ve managed to get some sleep? Which I haven’t really since I got here because...being a coldblood is just that fun. Yay. And I get a lot of you don’t trust him, heck, I didn’t- I’m one of the people he literally killed once.
[He pauses, clears his throat. This is going great.]
Um! But what I mean is, everyone should have a chance to prove themselves if they want to change- and no one’s gonna be able to do that if you don’t give them the chance to do that. Sooo, yeah, we’re willing to vouch for him- in the whole...sleep helping process. And that he really is trying to… well, make good here?
[Usagi is staring at the both of them in disbelief, having had to resist covering Maul’s mouth several times with the way he keeps insulting people. She lets out a sigh at Varian’s "recommendation" and wonders how both of them are THIS BAD at convincing people of anything.]
The both of you are terrible at this. [She clears her throat.]
In any case! Yes, that is… basically the idea here, and! Maul helped me out too! I was having a really hard time sleeping last month but he was very kind in helping me, using the method he just explained, to get some real sleep, oh! And I’m a Paleblood so this DOES work on other blood types since… it’s a mind thing, not a blood thing.
And… yes, we are also working on Maul not insulting people in every other breath but this seemed like the more important matter… so… ya know, baby steps, we’re getting there.
So please don’t hesitate to ask if you need help!
((OOC: Usagi is pink Maul is red and Varian is blue. All three are available for response))
She waves to everyone with a bright and cheery smile.]
Hey everyone! Usagi Tsukino here! It’s October! And it actually hasn’t been awful! Isn’t that AWESOME?! [Both Usagi and her Omen, a margay cat seem excited, the cat letting out a happy chirp of a meow while Usagi pumps her fist in the air.]
Anyway! Even though we’re not all dead from starvation, insanity, or literally drowning in corpses, I know some of you are still struggling to get a good night’s sleep! Well!
May I present to you a really great solution to that problem!
[Usagi uses both hands to gesture to Maul.]
You all know him as… well I’m sure by many names, but this is Maul for those of you who don’t know him and for those of you who don’t call him nice things. Maul will be able to help you sleep!
And not by killing you! I should emphasize!
Maul, why don’t you explain!
[Maul looks rather grumpy and like he’d rather be anywhere but here. But he starts to talk in that whisper-soft voice of his slowly, sounding a bit reluctant as he does so.]
The Dark Side of the Force can be used in many ways. It’s not magic but spiritual energy, something many of you here fail to grasp. It’s not always dramatic like moving things around without touching them or breaking someone’s leg in two just by thinking about it. I can go into someone’s mind and use the Force to help quiet it down, making it pliable to the suggestion of needing sleep. Think of it as using deep meditation to allow your body and mind to rest. It is not painful and takes very little time in the grand scheme of things. Should you need me, I am at your disposal.
[Then he gets a familiar glint of anger in his eyes and his voice hardens.]
But if any of you want to take this opportunity just to tell me how it’ll be a cold day in hell before you take up my offer for help, you can save your breath. I won’t sit here and listen to your judgment--
[It’s at this point that Varian interrupts to keep Maul from digging himself into a hole. The boy himself looks marginally better than he did in his last network post. He’s still looking a little haggard and his skin’s still not a super colour - but there is a tiny improvement. He clears his throat, doing his best to save Maul from himself. ]
Uhhhh, what Maul is trying to say that as a sign of good faith that he’s trying to steer away from the...literally murdering people thing and that he wants to work on being a...uh functioning member of society here- he’s willing to help people out with their sleep problems.
[He knows this is a hard sell, rubbing the back of his neck.]
He helped me out? I mean… I know I still don’t look great, but at least I’ve managed to get some sleep? Which I haven’t really since I got here because...being a coldblood is just that fun. Yay. And I get a lot of you don’t trust him, heck, I didn’t- I’m one of the people he literally killed once.
[He pauses, clears his throat. This is going great.]
Um! But what I mean is, everyone should have a chance to prove themselves if they want to change- and no one’s gonna be able to do that if you don’t give them the chance to do that. Sooo, yeah, we’re willing to vouch for him- in the whole...sleep helping process. And that he really is trying to… well, make good here?
[Usagi is staring at the both of them in disbelief, having had to resist covering Maul’s mouth several times with the way he keeps insulting people. She lets out a sigh at Varian’s "recommendation" and wonders how both of them are THIS BAD at convincing people of anything.]
The both of you are terrible at this. [She clears her throat.]
In any case! Yes, that is… basically the idea here, and! Maul helped me out too! I was having a really hard time sleeping last month but he was very kind in helping me, using the method he just explained, to get some real sleep, oh! And I’m a Paleblood so this DOES work on other blood types since… it’s a mind thing, not a blood thing.
And… yes, we are also working on Maul not insulting people in every other breath but this seemed like the more important matter… so… ya know, baby steps, we’re getting there.
So please don’t hesitate to ask if you need help!
((OOC: Usagi is pink Maul is red and Varian is blue. All three are available for response))
video; un: Laurel
Interesting sales pitch.
((ooc: Happy to receive a response from all 3!))
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[Maul's sunken down into the couch with his arms folded, the very picture of sulky petulance.]
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Video; UN: Cuddlebunny
But honesty is the best policy? I don't want anyone to feel deceived, especially when it's about going into their heads! So we kinda gotta put all the facts out there, especially when a lot of people from our first home know Maul for... not the best............. [Oooooh how to phrase this?] personality traits.
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It probably could have done some work, admittedly.
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Video | un: Diggs
[Oscar was game to learn anything-- and if it helped Maul stop shooting his reputation in the foot, it was all the better.
Magic wasn't everything. This was something Oscar was learning quickly, and it was becoming obvious that he would need to learn other methods... And fast.]
[ooc: all three in the post can feel free to reply.]
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Video; un: darkness
[Healing is something that requires selflessness and a desire to help others, two things Maul tends to lack in spades. Though the latter is something he's working on right now with this post.]
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[Hmmm, headaches sound...not great.]
I can make some of my painkiller drink? It doesn't actually taste awful now we're out of the dream.
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audio; un: doublehedgedsword
Well - Usagi and Varian have, and Maul looks grudging but he's at least trying, and that's really important.
........ He's also incredibly glad Varian is looking slightly better.]
Geez, good luck, guys. I hope some people take you up on that offer, I bet there's a bunch of people around here who could use a nap.
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[As if it's as all simple as that. But Maul's not going to make this easy for everyone, especially given the attitude he has regarding this whole post.]
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Given how much bloodtypes can be affected by this kinda thing, I'm really worried it'll be something that'll be a reoccurring problem every month. Maybe it'll just cycle around us? Shared insomnia.
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[VIDEO]; UN: [USERNAME NOT SET]
And considering the fact that Maul's been a bit protective of her, of late, she feels the need to help.
So she pops on the video feed, smiling her sweetest smile.]
It's important for all of us to learn to trust each other here.
We're in this together.
I'm glad we're starting to see things that way.
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Yes! I totally agree! Who knows what we have to face in this place, right? October isn't over yet and we only just got here.
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video; UN: TripleJ
I don't need any help, but I wanna say I think this is awesome. There's good in literally everyone and this kinda proves it. Good on you, Maul.
UN: Cuddlebunny
[Subtle, Usagi. Subtle.]
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video | un: agentmothman
Speak for yourself, I haven't been able to eat or drink without getting sick for the past few days. Starvation is starting to look like a rather inviting alternative at this point.
[Comes the voice of Zib, who is grumpier than usual for... likely the reason above.]
Unless sleeping more can somehow fix that problem too... then again, I guess being asleep would be a distraction from eating anything...
UN: Cuddlebunny
YOU CAN'T EAT OR DRINK!?
Oh my gosh! You poor thing!
Why not? What's wrong? Do you know?
HOW LONG HAVE YOU NOT BEEN ABLE TO EAT?! SHOULD WE GET YOU TO A HOSPITAL? [Wait, do they have one here?]
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Video: UN - Runeseeker
[There was a pause and a sigh.]
I've managed to get back to sleep with some difficulty this month. I will remember the offer. It is a useful application of the power.
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Out of curiosity, have you contacted Obi-Wan lately? Perhaps he might be willing to assist this process, so it's not too taxing on you both. I realize you two aren't exactly... [friendly] but if you take separate clients...
[Look, she had visions of Sakura Kinamoto casting sleep last October until she dropped half dead from the experience running in her head, ok?]
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[He never would have done this on his own but Usagi hasn't been proven wrong before on any ideas she's had for him thus far and if Varian agreed he knew it was a good step on the road of redemption.
There's a grim expression on his face when Vira-Lorr mentions Obi-Wan but it's not because of the usual anger and rage he experiences towards his old foe. Could it be Maul has finally softened up a tiny bit towards the man?]
Obi-Wan is busy with his own problems I am sure. I don't want to burden him with more because he will help everyone before he helps himself.
[And those problems are named Maul and Anakin, though Maul has actually been less of a headache for the Jedi than usual as of late, leaving Anakin to pick up the slack.]
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video; un: willthewise
He did it for me back in Deerington. And it worked. So. [Yes, he has to actually grit the words out through clenched teeth, but he's honest to a fault.]
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[Sorry Will, you're never going to hear the end of this now.]
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Text | UN : Medicinal
Text; un: darkness
I don't know how long you've been here but I will also mention a significant portion of the population is DISMAL at attempting meditation.
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As an addendum, you might want to tell palebloods to stick with vilebloods when it comes to the headaches? I've been doing that with Luca, so I know at least that this is effective when we're in close proximity!
Also, palebloods can just see ghosts. I guess that's part of their-our power.
Video; UN: Cuddlebunny
But, Luz-chan, why don't you make the announcement? It sounds like you have an idea what's going on and is your discovery. If someone asked me more questions, I don't know that I would have answers.
Re: Video; UN: Cuddlebunny
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[Video | UN: JustLuke]
Is this a power exclusively for the Dark Side?
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No. Both sides can use it given it just involves filling the mind with part of the Force at certain points as a protective barrier. Which side doesn't really matter. What's more required is having great skill with going in another's mind in the first place and a certain finesse when it comes to meditation given you're connected to someone else's thoughts for an extended amount of time.
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UN: Cuddlebunny
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video; un: quibbler
She's wary about all of this. Considering what happened to Paimon when Maul got in his head, he's the last person she'd let near her own mind. Some wounds are harder to heal. But she's impressed, this is good. This was the point of the curse, after-all. ]
If Varian and Usagi are willing to speak for him, too— [ She nods a little. ] if this is a genuine attempt—? This is quite the good step in the right direction. Well done, Maul.
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[Broken shards of glass would have less of a cutting, sharp edge than Maul's voice has. He immediately loses any warmth he may have possessed replying to others on the post.]
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Text; un: Reaper
I definitely have an ache that requires some Dark Space Wizard magic to let me sleep.
I'm not so certain I'm enjoying this turn-over-a-better-leaf look on this lot though.
Text; un: darkness
If anyone thinks this means I've lost any of my bite, I'll be happy to remind them why I'm still one to be feared.
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Why are you helping these people?
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Video UN: blackmoths
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