the death meme

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the death meme

(CONTENT WARNING. This is a meme about death and may deal with suicide, depression, extreme violence, illnesses, etc.)

This is it. The final curtain. You're at the end of your life, and there's someone here you really, really need to say something to before you die.


CAUSE OF DEATH

1 - Accidental. Nobody meant for this to happen, but it doesn't matter now. Due to negligence, arrogance or just plain bad luck, you've become gravely ill or injured and are now in your last moments. This covers all kinds of accidental deaths--strangulation, drowning, car accidents, unintentional beheadings, whatever you can think of.

2 - Murder. Somebody really didn't like you. Enough to kill you, it seems. You're now dead by someone else's hand. (Maybe even the person replying to you?) As with accidental death, this covers all types of intentional, malicious murder, regardless of method--so poisoning, stabbing, shooting, etc., all work here. Same with all the below options: any possible variation you can think of on it will work!

3 - Suicide. There is no hope for you, and no way out. You've reached the absolute bottom pits of despair, and the only recourse you have is to take your own life. Someone shows up to stop you... but they're too late to help you now.

4 - Terminal illness. You have cancer, or tuberculosis, or cholera back when people got cholera. The doctors have done everything they could and it wasn't enough. The only thing to do now is give your loved ones the bad news.

5 - Starvation. So thirsty. So hungry. Maybe you've been traveling in the desert for hours, or maybe you're just really poor. Whatever the reason, it doesn't matter, because you're slowly wasting away until you're nothing but skin and bones.

6 - Death in battle. You've died a hero's death, and gone out in a blaze of glory. Or maybe you were a coward who got shot for deserting? Either way, you're now a casualty of war. Will you be honored with a parade or scorned as a traitor to your country?

7 - Natural causes. You've lived a long, happy life, and now your story is at an end. In a warm bed, surrounded by your family and friends, you peacefully drift off. Just make sure that you've made a will somewhere, or at least use your deathbed to set the record straight. Otherwise, who knows what kind of squabbles might errupt after you leave this world?

TIME LEFT

1 - A few minutes. You're fading fast and you don't have much, well, any time left. Better tell the person with you that you love -- or despise -- them with your last breath, because you'll never have the chance otherwise.

2 - A few hours. You haven't got much time left. Is there someone you still need to kill? To kiss? Better do it quick. (Note: last kisses not recommended for people dying of highly contagious illnesses.)

3 - A few days. The doctors have given you the news, and it's not very good. You've only got a couple days left to live. You should start trying to make peace with people and saying your final goodbyes with the days you have left.

4 - A few weeks. Take that vacation you've always wanted to go on but never had the chance to. Go do that thing you've never thought you'd be any good at. You've got only weeks left to live. Don't waste them.

5 - A few months. While you aren't quite on death's doorstep yet, your lifespan has still dwindled considerably from what you probably thought it would be. How are you going to spend your last few months on Earth? Making the world a better place and telling your family you love them? Or raising as much hell as possible?

RELATIONSHIP

1 - Lovers. This is your husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, mistress, whatever you call them they were the person you wanted to spend your life with. Too bad you don't have much of a life to spend with them anymore.

2 - Siblings. Your beloved little or older sibling is just standing there, watching you slowly waste away before their eyes. Can you say anything to comfort them? Note that it doesn't necessarily have to be interpreted literally; adopted siblings and friends so close they might as well be siblings work too.

3 - Parent and child. Nothing is worse than a parent having to bury their child... except, maybe, a young child now alone in the world after losing their parent. As with the sibling prompt, this can be expanded to include parental figures and people who are LIKE a father/mother to you as well as actual biological parents.

4 - Co-workers, teammates or classmates. You were fighting for the same side. Or you worked together in the same office for years. Or they sat behind you in biology all semester. However you met, how do your react when you find out someone who used to be a fixture in your life is going to die?

5 - Friends. You're the best of friends! You go everywhere together, know all each other's secrets, and are never seen apart. At least, you didn't use to be. Now one of you is dying and the other one is left alone in the world. Or maybe you're dying together. Wait, is that better or worse?

6 - Bitter enemies. You hate, hate, HATE this person. In fact, maybe you killed them. Or they killed you. Or maybe nobody killed anybody and they're just bitter that Mother Nature got to you before they did. Regardless, they want to confront you one last time before you bite it, if only to rub your nose in your imminent demise and their ability to outlive you.


HOW IT WORKS:
1. Post your character and preference
2. Respond to others.
3. Tell the person what you need to tell them before you bite it.
4. Have fun!



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[chaostic]

Airships, modified flying cars, new innovative tools that utilize magic and technology at the same time. In fact, you saw some of them when we passed by the Inventor's Parade on your first day here. Those were students from Carne at the local university there.

[ He turned his palm up to illustrate the town square and it's very steampunk inspired mechanical nature with his own illusions. ]

A lot of academics live there.

[linefacingforever]

[ Yu's eyes slowly widened with each word, the excitement obvious on his face. He managed to pull himself together at the end, but the giddy smile on his face refused to go away. ]

And we can go there?

[chaostic]

I don't see why not.

[ He closed his hand into a fist, extinguishing the illusion. ]

We'll got tomorrow and have the whole day to ourselves.

[linefacingforever]

Okay.

[ It was hard to hide his excitement, and he just stood there grinning a moment, trying to figure out what to do. Finally, he hurried over to him, dipping down to give him a quick kiss. ]

[chaostic]

[ Loki self indulgently leaned in to make the kiss last just a little longer. ]

Feeling affectionate today?

[ This is probably the most time they've spent together without it devolving into pleasantries. ]

You haven't told me much about your world, by the way. And I'm curious.

[linefacingforever]

I guess I didn't think of it.

[ He sat down across from him, tapping his fingers against the arm of the chair. ]

What do you already know?

[chaostic]

[ How should he phrase this? He sat back against the chair, kicking up his feet onto the table. ]

I know a lot about you when you were. . .very down on yourself. I don't know your perspective now. I'm not asking for the world of details, just anything you feel like sharing.

[ He didn't care if he had to hear some bits and pieces again. He wanted to know what changed. ]

[linefacingforever]

[ Yu nodded slowly at that, leaning back in his chair. ]

...from what you have said, I can guess that this other me had made a different choice... one I had really struggled with, back then.

[ He paused, considering where to start. ]

When we confronted and defeated Adachi-san, we found out he had been possessed by a god, Ameno-Sagiri. We defeated him too, and Izanami after him, and saved the world from the fog that was choking it. It was peaceful for awhile... but then another god came, and just recently another, both with their various plans to ruin or enslave the world. My friends and I have beaten them all, to protect the people of our world.

[ He let out a breath, a small smile coming to his face. ]

I think, as a Persona user, fighting Shadows and godly beings is just going to be a thing for me now.

[chaostic]

Apparently. . .

[ He muttered. A little more of his past relationship made sense now. He had always wondered why Yu seemed to believe Loki was exactly who he said he was. Moreover, why he never felt particularly compelled to listen to anything Loki had to say if he disagreed. ]

Don't go getting any ideas. [ T'sk. ] You won't inherit any of my powers by slaying me.

[linefacingforever]

I... didn't inherit any of their powers either, you know...

[ If anything, each defeat just made him more determined to protect people. He shook his head in exasperation, before a slow smile worked its way onto his face. ]

Besides, I can already summon 'you', and you're attracted to me. I don't need to slay you.

[chaostic]

Are you sure? It seems you collect Personae that match the person.

[ Or so he assumes with all their different uses. However he frowns. ]

What do you mean I'm already attached to you? [ He did know, inevitably, Yu might be able to summon that horrible dressed version of him. But the last time Yu got--what were they called?--a link? He heard it happen. ]

[linefacingforever]

The Compendium lists the Personae that are available to me, and I gain more through making unique Social Links, not by defeating gods.

[ He smiled faintly. ]

Which, no, I don't have one with you yet. You keep trying to fight me.

[ Trying being the operative word there. He knew he'd end up with a link with him eventually, if Loki would stop being stubborn about it. ]

[chaostic]

I was being facetious, though I'm not sure you don't already have god-like powers.

[ Considering Izanagi, he had had his doubts from the beginning.

Loki looked a little guilty. ]

Maybe I don't think you deserve it yet. [ He laughed. ] Or you deserve it so much it scares me. I suppose you'll just have to wonder which one.

[linefacingforever]

Maybe I do. It's weird that I have access to my abilities outside of a television.

[ He paused, his smile becoming kinder. ]

It's okay. I can wait; you did have to deal with burying me, and then meeting me all over again. It wouldn't be fair to expect you would just be okay with it.

[chaostic]

We're in a world full of magical potential. It isn't so strange if you think about it.

[ Loki's look softens a touch and he realizes that despite being defensive he can trust him. Despite not wanting to tarnish memories he cherished so much, he wasn't entirely tied to having just those while stuck in another world. ]

Thank you. [ He answers softly, smiling just a touch. ] For understanding.

[linefacingforever]

[ Yu's expression remained gentle as he reached over, giving the nearest thing on Loki he could reach a squeeze, which just happened to be his leg. He stood up after a moment, reaching up and summoning multiple Arcana cards to his hands, something his other self had never been able to do. He bounced them around a bit, a thoughtful look on his face. ]

I'll need to practice some; see the extent of what I'm capable of here.

[ He paused, grinning. ]

But after our little trip.

[chaostic]

[ He didn't mind the touch, in fact he welcomed being just a touch closer again. He leaned in, interested in the cards he could finally see. They looked exactly like--]

Tarot cards? [ He chuckled. ] These are your Personae?

[ Loki smiled, if not a little bashful because of the implication. He pushed himself up to kiss Yu. It was the first time he initiated such a thing in the month they've known each other. ]

Or you can explain while we're on the trip and we can extend our stay a little.

[ He has the expendable income built up from his years spent here. After all, this house is completely his as is everything in it. They've owned it for a good 40 or so years with how cheap currency tends to make things. ]

[linefacingforever]

[ Yu nodded. ]

They're 'mediums', I guess. They--

[ And that was as far as Yu got when Loki kissed him. The glow from the Arcana cards faded, and they comedically fell to the ground before disappearing, returning to Yu's soul. His smile turned shy, the blush creeping up on his face as he looked up at Loki. ]

S...sure, I can explain then.

[chaostic]

[ If he noticed the cards falling from Yu's hand, he pretended not to notice. He liked that he still had some influence. This felt new, especially when Yu didn't immediately duck away. He loved how shy he could be at times, and never shamed him much for it unless it was in jest. He reached up to tip Yu's chin up, keep his gaze level. ]

I look forward to it.

[ His thumb caress across the line of Yu's jaw. ]

I'm sorry. I know I shouldn't do such things so suddenly. [ And yet he did anyway, testament to his namesakes. ]

[linefacingforever]

[ Yeah, Yu's face was red now. For a moment his mouth worked, having trouble getting words out, before he finally managed to clear his throat. ]

I... I-I don't mind.

[chaostic]

You say that and then you clam up as if I've done some atrocity.

[ Loki sits back against the couch, putting some distance in between the two of them. ]

Well, go on. You'll want some clothes if we end up staying overnight in Carne. [ Loki had the benefit of being able to summon most of his personal belongings so packing wasn't always a necessity. ]

[linefacingforever]

Ah! Right.

[ In the weeks since he came to this place, Yu had picked up a few clothes here and there. Not much, but he needed something to wear other than his stage outfit. Of course, most of his clothing choices were monochrome, though he did notably include the green shirt Loki had bought for him in the bag he was packing. ]

Um... what else do you think I'll need?

[chaostic]

[ Loki had a small bag for herself by the time she was done with things. She had perched on the table in his room (the guest room) while he picked through what he had. ]

You'll had things that are easy to move in and possible a smaller weapon.

[ She fixed her skirt to cover the lace at the top of her stockings. ]

Carne is mostly docile but I've run into trouble from time to time. They are a little less tolerant of magic use if it isn't for the sake of helping inventions.

[linefacingforever]

[ Yu looked up at the unexpected change of her voice, a faint blush coming to his face again. It would take him time to get used to that, not that it was a bad thing. Loki was cute no matter what gender she was. ]

Ah, okay.

[ He packed a few more outfits (one black, one grey; the boy needed help with his wardrobe desperately), before pulling open his bedside drawer. He had gotten a small dagger for himself, just in case. He wasn't fond of it, but he realized quickly enough that he may well need to be more earnest with defending himself, and carrying around a sword wasn't always best. ]

[ He checked the dagger, before sliding it into a discreet sheath on his belt. His gaze went to Loki then, as if looking for her approval. ]

[chaostic]

[ It wasn't that she approved of him carrying a weapon, it made her feel better if there was a chance they were separated and he didn't have her around to curb his chances.

Then again she is talking to someone who can, supposedly, summon a dragon. Not that she has seen it but she did hear about it happening. Still, she worries a tad bit with some of the more skilled gang members in Mokosh. ]

You'll be fine that way. Now, here. [ She held out both tickets for the trip. They arrived promptly once she had requested them. The wonders of mail distributed by magic. ] They'll ask you for both. I'll change back when I'm there. I've. . .caused a little trouble on the airships on the Maeve's behalf. They don't about this form.