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SHIVER ME TINDERS



Something’s been glitching with everyone’s shellphones this month…! They suddenly fizzle and go black and when they reboot it appears there’s been some unwanted activity happening on them on your behalf.

A network post has appeared and with it, fake social media profiles have popped up too. You didn’t post to it, the shellphones have automatically done that for you. They’ve posted one picture, your age and three random facts about you. Whether or not those facts are true or not is … sketchy at best.

If you’re curious, go scrolling through the network post and see what it says about others! Comment around and ask them about their facts! And maybe make a new friend?

- Oocly, you will post your character to the network post with a picture, name and age and three random facts.
- The facts don't have to be true and can be entirely made up and be random or wild. Or they can be the realist facts about your character. It's up to you.
- Have your character react icly any way you want!
- Post and tag around!
- This is not necessarily a romance/date finding post, we just thought it was funny. Make friends and cr!

Please use this profile box: (square images work the best)


musicien: (77 ✘ for the weekend)

[personal profile] musicien 2026-03-07 11:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Her question gives him pause. Verso has spent the better half of a year on his own in this world. He was used to being on his own for months, sometimes even years on end. But he couldn't deny that he didn't appreciate Maelle's company when she was around, even if it wasn't for very long.

And now with Lune around... There's no denying that there's been a shift in their dynamic. He felt it when they first met in the desert. But despite that and everything else that might've happened, he had grown attached to the people of Expedition 33, spending the most time with them and achieving more with them than with any other.

Even if some of it was for naught.

Eventually he shakes his head in response, one arm crossed over his chest as he holds up the shellphone with his other hand.]


It's isn't that. And I wouldn't say it's worse. It's safe enough for everyday life, with some danger still lurking nearby. They'd be able to handle themselves fine.
esquim: (coe33lune-38)

[personal profile] esquim 2026-03-07 12:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She moves one hand up to her mouth, resting a finger on her chin while she tries to study him in the shellphone. As always it's impressive how little he really gives away. But that was ever the problem, wasn't it? Besides, she can't say she's any different with her own expression remaining fairly neutral. The only indication that she's holding something back might come in just how long she lets things sit there in a silent stillness. ]

The question about it being worse was rhetorical. [ There is very little way for any place to be worse, at least from where she stood. ] We never thought it was possible for us to leave. But now...[ She opens her mouth, to say more, but stops before she says too much and gets too swept away by another hope. ] It's something to think on.
musicien: (54 ✘ it will be worth it)

e33 spoilers | KASSIE LOOK AWAY

[personal profile] musicien 2026-03-07 12:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[He can't blame her for holding on to that little bit of hope, especially now that she knew about the Canvas and the fate of everyone who lived in it. The expeditions themselves were built on hope. That's why they ventured out there, wanting to do something, if not for themselves then for those who come after.

But for him, hope usually ended in disappointment.]


We'll see in due time. [His lips press together into a thin line.] No telling if it could even happen.
esquim: (coe33lune-47)

e33 spoilers especially for act 3

[personal profile] esquim 2026-03-07 02:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[ There's a flicker in her eyes, hope maybe, the churning of ideas and racing thoughts. It's there and gone in a blink, replaced with the memories of hope fully dying. Maybe it's unwise to risk it again but she also can't help but ignore that tiny spark.

She also can't help but blurt out a question she definitely shouldn't be asking this way. In a way it's probably cowardly of her to ask. ]


Have you wanted to stay here? Or do you want to return to your goals?

[ She makes a distinction by saying 'his' and not 'theirs'. ]
musicien: (88 ✘ oh where do I turn)

e33 spoilers especially for act 3, tw: suicidal ideation

[personal profile] musicien 2026-03-07 02:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[His goals, she asks. Verso scoffs at that.

He's already tried that here, sometime after Maelle had left, finding a quiet place where he could be on his own. Even that ended in failure. The only saving grace from that experience was that he had learned more about how his body worked here, testing his healing's limits. And, while he's had multiple encounters with injury since, he knows none would ever be fatal for him.

That somehow, he will never be unpainted.

He hasn't fully given up on that just yet. But his mindset has shifted since.]


I wouldn't mind stating a while. If anything, it's at least a change of scenery.
Edited 2026-03-07 14:39 (UTC)
esquim: (coe33lune-47)

e33 spoilers especially for act 3, tw: suicidal ideation

[personal profile] esquim 2026-03-07 03:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She's not certain what to make of his answer. It feels like there's more to it than what he's saying, but maybe that's just her assuming there's always more behind his words. It's the 'a while' that she fixates on, turns over and over again in her head. She's seen his exhaustion, desperation, and where it's leading first hand. Enough for her to jump to her own theories, right or wrong. ]

Mm, a while.

[ 'We should talk' is on the tip of her tongue. The words get stuck and instead she turns the conversation to something else- something less painful and blistering. ]

I have a map, I believe it leads to my weapon and my jacket. My first big expedition here.
musicien: (69 ✘ I'm going down)

[personal profile] musicien 2026-03-07 04:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[He's thankful for the shift in topic. If it went on for longer, he would've made some other segue himself.]

A map? [He did wonder about her lack of both items when they first met.] Planning to go soon?
esquim: (coe33lune-42)

[personal profile] esquim 2026-03-07 05:13 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd like to, but if seems unwise to go to alone to an area I have no information on.
musicien: (pic#18191297)

[personal profile] musicien 2026-03-07 05:24 pm (UTC)(link)
If that's an invitation for some company, I can join you.
Edited 2026-03-07 18:37 (UTC)
esquim: (coe33lune-138)

[personal profile] esquim 2026-03-08 01:05 am (UTC)(link)
It was. There's something to be said for having someone familiar along. As long as you're certain you haven't left Expeditions behind completely.
musicien: (42 ✘ 'cause the storm is coming)

[personal profile] musicien 2026-03-08 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
I can make an exception. Where does this map lead to?
esquim: (Default)

[personal profile] esquim 2026-03-08 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
That would be appreciated. From what I can tell it appears to be somewhere with ice. Are you familiar with any locations like that?
musicien: find you | survive said the prophet (Default)

[personal profile] musicien 2026-03-08 04:16 am (UTC)(link)
Ice, you say? Can't say I've been to those regions but I did see something on the quest board about searching for something at the tundra. Could be a coincidence.
esquim: (coe33lune-1)

[personal profile] esquim 2026-03-08 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
There's rarely any such thing as a coincidence. I suppose we should get some supplies. I can pay you back when I'm more established.
musicien: (86 ✘ so I'm always a shoulder)

[personal profile] musicien 2026-03-08 05:13 am (UTC)(link)
I'll gather what I can for the trip, both supplies and information. We can talk about payment later.
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[personal profile] esquim 2026-03-08 06:54 am (UTC)(link)
Alright. Hopefully this goes better than other expeditions.