#vcspiritevent2024

[matthew-alexander]

preach | open starter

for: everyone @vievecorcitystarters location: near the brothel

The recent spate of murders in town were concerning. But Matthew was not particularly afraid of being killed, not when he had other more pressing things to worry about like saving the souls of the townspeople.

He was seated under a barren tree within sight of the town's brothel that afternoon, a wide brimmed hat on his head to block the harsh rays of sun from the delicate skin of his face as another chair was placed across from him. One of Matthew's many vices was vanity and he could still keep himself looking good even if he wore the same set holy vestments each day.

"Would you like to take a seat? It's a hot day today. A few minutes rest will do no harm," the town's preacher said and offered a mug of water up to the person walking by.

[gildedxink]

Dusty Dream

Status: Open Location: Post Ghost Festival - Chissob Hills Park, Vievecor

There was a gut reaction to reach at their neck the moment they woke up. There were no impressions or pain just the faint memory like a dream... The stood slowly looking at their hands and clothes setting herself back in reality once more. "Breathe in..Breathe out..." The shakes stopped and their body settled, "Well that was a trip." They thought about finding Will in the crowd but shook it off, they needed to fully be back on earth before going to out and reconnecting with friends. They found the nearest park bench, took a seat and pulled the little cigarette holder with perfectly rolled joints. Pulling one out, they light it and take a long drag. "Fuck me..."

[reiremington]

It was a long day of more arguing and accusations and questions and fear. So much fear, and loss and grief. It was getting to be too much, and Rei wanted more and more to get out of this town, to leave Phantom Creak behind and forget all about these chaotic last few days. Most importantly, he wanted to leave before anyone else he cared about died. At the rate people were dying, it was bound to happen.

When he returned home from spending the afternoon with Gabe and Louis, he found his father sitting at the table, still awake despite his normal habits of being in bed by this time. Rei understood why. There was a killer out and he had come home later than he was meant to.

"Sorry, Dad. I got caught up chatting."

@eremington

[divya-effendi]

@vievecorcitystarters

Divya was desperate for a distraction, anything to keep her mind off of the murders. It wasn't so much that she was scared of the murderer, but a fear that her past would come back to bite her in the process of the investigations. It made her antsy, and she knew that antsy would look guilty in someone's eyes so she was motivated to expel that nervous energy any way she could. She found herself relighting some of the candles that had gone out from the few times the door had been flung open when she felt someone's presence behind her. "It's rude to sneak up on a lady," she mused, turning her head slightly to see who'd approached.

[atlaswestwood]

She had taken to watching her brother leave work and walk the road home. At first, they had watched from their window but then he began leaving later and later. Atlas happened to know more than she should about her brother. She knew he was married, that they were trying for kids and she also knew that he was staying at work too late. Atlas wondered if he used the same excuse her clients did. They are always working late. How late do they need to keep working?

She had kept her distance for nine years but every night she watched him leave, she grew curious and a little annoyed at him. When he walked past the brothel, Atlas pulled her shawl around her shoulders and followed in quick foot steps. "Don't you have a wife you should be home with?" they called. It was not as subtle as they would have liked but it was out there now. When he turned, she wondered if he would even recognise her after all this time. "You go home late every night these days."

for: @artuswestwood

[ursanazyalensky]

for: @astrid-lundquist location: the saloon

He had gotten back into town a week ago and came straight back into the news of wild beasts and murders. Everyone seemed more on edge and he was met with then some less than friendly stares as he took up residence at a bar table. His whiskey remained on the table, fingers tapping along the glass as he watched the crowd. There might have been a murderer on the loose but it didn't stop being from drinking and enjoying themselves.

Amongst the crowd, he caught a glimpse of a familiar face. One that shouldn't have been out this late and Ursa knew her parents would feel the same way. He got up and went to the bar, slipping into the space behind her while she was flirting the ear off her companion. "Isn't it past your curfew, Miss Lundquist?" he asked, leaning down to speak beside her ear. "I bet your daddy wouldn't be too pleased if he found out you were here."

[judassamara]

Sometimes, when he wanted to get away from things, he would visit Naz for a bit of quiet, and a bit of flirting too. She was nice, kept to herself and didn't mind who he was or what they did for work. They also respected how she had taken over her husband's work. She was tough, though he thought that of a lot of women he knew.

"Looks like business might be booming soon," They commented as they entered, noting that she was still working. With a killer on the loose, she might have more business than she could hope for, or even want. "You know, if you are looking for some extra security, I'm happy to start visiting you in the evenings, maybe even stay the night."

@naz-ulusoy

[chris-elkar]

@arjun-iqbal

Chris stretched with a quiet sigh, tossing aside the handkerchief he'd used to clean up before settling back against the headboard. He blinked slowly up at Arjun with a sly smile. "Stay for a while?" Yes they were in Arjun's hotel room, but Chris was the one in the bed so he got to ask.

Their odd little affair had started soon after Arjun had come to town. Chris had first approached him at Viv's urging about getting a job away from the mines even if it took him out of town. Things had developed from there after he'd been open to Arjun's interest. It had gotten Chris a few side glances and people asking how the hell the two of them got along but had just shrugged it off.