All bubbles pop eventually

[thalassino]

Yesterday was a day of celebration. For once, it seemed that the foreigners were able to affect the coral, and in a positive way at that. The coral lit back up, the barrier strengthened, and everything looked like it was back to normal again.

Unfortunately, it doesn't last.

Overnight the coral begins to dim again, flickering wildly along with the bubble itself. Those who stayed up on the island might notice the strange lights coming up through the waves if they're awake. The ones who stayed in the bubble will notice more than that. The atmosphere is tense, and every now and then there's an echoing crack, like a massive piece of glass is slowly losing its integrity.

By the time the morning arrives, the crack in the bubble is evident. After hours of threatening it, the crack finally falls open with a thundering snap, allowing the ocean to rush in. It hasn't yet given up entirely, but there's a steady stream of water pouring in to the plaza and on to the coral. The waterfall would be a pretty sight if not for the situation.

Hopefully no one stayed down there that long.



((OOC: The bubble has cracked! Feel free to use this post as a mingle log if desired. The elevator is still functioning, so anyone down in the bubble will have some time to escape.))

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[helmetdoesnothing]

[Oh no not disappointment, disappointment is worse and he'd rather Kurloz be angry. It's just as well it doesn't occur to him.

When the other troll looks at him, he blinks a little blankly, then taps his board. This what what he came for, and he's got it! How was he supposed to now the bubble would make that horrid noise.

He curls his fingers around Kurloz's arm and gives a light tug. They can go.]

[zipperlips]

[He nods again and steps into the elevator. It doesn't matter that the bubble was making weird noises, now that they're leaving it, and he pats Mituna's shoulder to remind him of that.]

[helmetdoesnothing]

[The pat gets a toothy grin in response, and he bounces slightly on his heels, peering out of the elevator as the doors slide closed. It's only then that he looks up at Kurloz with something of a puzzled frown, tucking his board under his arm to free his hands for some slow signing.]

What was that?

[zipperlips]

[Kurloz pauses for a moment, then signs back.]

Some bros got their experiment on with the coral and fucked up.

[helmetdoesnothing]

[He watches Kurloz's hands intently as he signs, missing some words but getting enough. Sometimes the purpleblood's fingers move too fast for him to keep up, and sometimes it comes through in the replies he gives, but he's got it this time.]

So what now?

[zipperlips]

[He's so used to signing with Meulin, rapid-fire, that it can be difficult to remember to slow down. But he's been teaching Gamzee, recently, which might just help.]

Now we stick around up top.

[He really doesn't know what else they're doing beyond that More's the pity.]

[helmetdoesnothing]

That's all?

[He gives Kurloz a worried look from behind his visor. Since Latula disappeared, he's stuck more to his moirail than he did before, but even with that familiarity abrupt change is never going to be a good thing for him.]

[zipperlips]

That's all.

[Kurloz is kind of expecting that, but he doesn't mind at all. Being latched onto by his moirail is perfectly fine by him. He'll even put an arm around Mituna to reassure him.]