Child Event and Blackout Log

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Who: Anyone
Where: Around the city and in the apartments
When: November 15-18
Summary: Little kids everywhere!  Also the power grid is on the fritz.
Warnings: Hopefully none!

With the network and the city's electricity once again malfunctioning, the power to most of the city has either been knocked out or is malfunctioning.  And since inconvenient things rarely happen in a vacuum in Hinoto-Ri, a portion of the city has also been affected by some strange new curse, reverting to childlike forms.  Business in and around the city has ground to a standstill due to the power problems, and without functioning heat in the apartments, extra blankets and huddling together for warmth are the order of the day.  It's still possible to go outside as the government hasn't imposed any additional curfews, and the demons during the 13th Hour are as active as ever, but some people may just want to ride this out until everything is back to normal.

((OOC: Feel free to make your own top-level comments either mingling in your apartments or out and about in town.  The child event effects are in full swing, and taking place concurrent with the blackout from November 15th through the 18th.  Please label your posts with your character's name and location.  We apologize for the slight lateness of this log!))

Comments

[luckyuncle]

[Sure, this is probably a temporary thing, but why not enjoy it while it lasts?]

Then why aren't you chirping, silly?

[And then, just as cheerily, Jack makes a few whistling bird noises, holding her higher in the air.]

Don't forget to flap!

[badluckhealer]

[More squeaking and giggling.]

'Cause, 'cause, you know those birds that don't flap or make any noise or anything? They're so cool! I was tryin' to be one of those!

[Still she's going to flap her little arms a bit because Uncle Said So. :3]

[luckyuncle]

You know what we can do? [Slowly, gently, he settles back onto the ground, then crouches down in front of her and smiles.]

How about we both be birds? A two-bird flock!

[badluckhealer]

But we already are a flock, all of us! Mommy and you and me and the others who come by now an' then!

[She beams brightly, acting as if that answer was totes obvious.]

[luckyuncle]

[For a moment, Jack is taken aback. He's been so used to the quiet, 'needs-no-one-else' older Agatha that seeing her say that so easily...]

[After regaining some semblance of his wits, he beams widely, reaching out to rustle her hair.]

That's right, Aggie. We're one big flock.

[A pause, and then:] Hey... How about we two birds go and get some gummy worms? Birds have to eat, right?

[badluckhealer]

[...BIG GRIN. OH BOY! She remembers those from Halloweens past! Yum yum yum.]

Uh-huh, okay, sure!

[Also big grin because headpats! Yes, good! Today's awesome!]

[luckyuncle]

[GOD he's missed that smile.]

[He is going to treasure this for as long as he can, so help him.]

[On that note: UP YOU GO AGAIN AGGIE~]

C'mon, little birdie~ Let's get flying!

[He's sure there's a candy store around here SOMEWHERE...]

[badluckhealer]

[Oh, there probably is - but for now, the little birdie is going to just be giggling and laaaaaaughiiiiiiiiing. This is an awesome day right now!]

Ehehehee! But birds can walk too, can't they?

[Because those little pigeons waddling around pecking at things... :Ta]

[luckyuncle]

Well, they can, but it's not very fun, is it?

[He'll just settle her onto his back, glancing up as best he can.]

Ready to fly, Aggie-birdie?

[badluckhealer]

'Kay!

[Waitaminute....Bitty brows furrow as she thinks about this.]

Wait though, Uncle, your leg...

[Is she a fussy tiny? Yes.]

[luckyuncle]

I'll be okay, Aggie! You're not a heavy birdie at all, you know.

[And just to prove it, he focuses his weight onto his injured leg; there's a little wobbling for effect, but it doesn't show any signs of giving out.]

See! I can do this just fine!

[badluckhealer]

Yaaaay!

[Here, have a clinghugthing.]