The Watchers of Night ([personal profile] thewatchers) wrote in [community profile] daybreakacademy2020-04-01 11:47 am

Alchemy Menagerie


April Fools - Alchemy Menagerie
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From April 1st to April 7th, Daybreak’s about-to-graduate seniors have - to a certain extent - free rein over what they choose to do with their time. And this year, several batches of them have teamed up to wreak some chemical and magical havoc over the entire school for the course of a week.

Nothing too damaging or destructive, of course. But there’s plenty of creative ways to use the skills Daybreak has taught them over the years, and they’re certainly showing it in spades for this year’s senior prank. Those who want to avoid such pranks should either be quick on their feet, armed with protective gear, or simply ask for an antidote or wait for the effects to wear off….though requesting an antidote might be a bit difficult, for some.

It should also be noted that, as these transformations are both magical and temporary, no pain comes from them. At worst, those who aren’t used to such high levels of magic will have minor allergic reactions (itching or sneezing) that will fade after a few hours.

A. A Horn In Your Side
Those who are struck by (whether it be in mist, powder or liquid form) or manage to somehow ingest the contents of glowing white potions will find themselves undergoing temporary transformations that leave them with animal features, like horns, wings, and claws. These features aren’t limited to just mammals, either; anything from the scales and fins of fish to the antennae and limbs of arthropods are fair game, and more beyond that - the features of magical, mythical creatures are available as well!

These new appendages, if appendages they happen to be, possess the physical capability of their real-life counterparts for as long as the effect lasts. When it ends, they disintegrate or otherwise disappear without harm.

B. Hello This Is Dog
Vivid green potions are the culprit for this particular transformation. Those who are affected by this concoction will be transformed entirely into a creature of some kind - whether that be a mundane creature from Earth, or something far more mythological. Any supernatural hungers have no power or compulsion over individuals affected by this transformation, though you may feel mildly uncomfortable around their common weaknesses (if they have any).

When this potion wears off, the afflicted returns to their normal form, with whatever clothing they were wearing before they transformed (despite unprofessionalism, this is a school and there are decency rules to be observed.)

C. But Who’s Driving The Plane?
Of course, even a completely human body can be a problem- especially if it isn’t your body at all. Anyone hit by a deep red potion will discover this in short order, as they find themselves randomly switching bodies with someone else affected by the potent brew. These tend to be shorter-duration than the previous two potions, but not always- even though it’s been carefully safety-tested, alchemy isn’t an exact science. Or magic.

At least you only switch once, giving you time to get accustomed to your new body and figure out who’s wearing your face for the duration. ...Unless you get hit again, that is.

D. Too-Literal Team Bonding
The final and most complicated of the potions are a very dark blue, almost black, seeming not to glow so much as absorb the light around it. “Absorb” may be an oddly appropriate word, too, as anyone hit by one of these potions will find themselves melding with the first person they touch!

These fusions are physically seamless, with no pain or grotesque twists of flesh- it’s meant to be a prank, not a horror show. However, while you’ve been perfectly blended together physically, mentally you’re still two separate people. You can speak to your unfortunate co-pilot telepathically, or just try to psychically slap-fight them for control of the body’s vocal chords, but sooner or later you’re going to have to work out a way to get along- otherwise, you’re probably not going anywhere for a while.

E. New Transformations/Wildcard
As these effects are caused by potions, it’s entirely possible to be unlucky enough (or lucky, depending on your perspective) to be struck by two effects at once. Theoretically, both will stay stable, and you’ll suffer through both combined. Or perhaps they’ll cancel each other out...well, there’s only one way to find out, isn’t there?
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[personal profile] subconmodo 2020-04-03 02:57 am (UTC)(link)
Words cannot even begin to describe how much he hates this. The cat ears, Ekke being unable to help because he's a damn dog, having to track down the jerks that caused this mess in the first place... And then they're still throwing potions! STILL!

And every time he gets close to one of them to rip it out of their grubby hands, they either launch the damn thing, making him have to dodge out of the way to keep from having something worse happen to him, or scamper off somewhere into the shadows like the rats they are.

And so, when Avery finally catches sight of Sira in the halls, they're a godsend. Even if his snappish tone makes it sound otherwise. "Sira! Get over here!"
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[personal profile] emergensirations 2020-04-03 03:08 am (UTC)(link)
Sira skids to a halt at the sound of that voice and that tone together. They don't glamor the inside of their hood to show any expression, but their body language is enough to give the moment of fear away.

Oh no. Are they in trouble? No, that's not fair, everyone else is doing it.

They hurry over and stop just before the Boss. Maybe... he doesn't know what they're doing?

"What is it? ...Sir." And then they take in the new look. "Oh! Nice ears! Cats have good ears."
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[personal profile] subconmodo 2020-04-03 03:31 am (UTC)(link)
He jabs a finger at one of the ears on his head. "They aren't nice. They're the problem! I need you to track down one of those kids and get an antidote. If we get two, we get two!" He'll probably need it anyway.

The tip of his tail twitches. "I never thought the day would come that I'd end up hating this holiday..."
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[personal profile] emergensirations 2020-04-03 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
This time, their expression does shift. It's a look of pink glowing grinning delight within the hood.

"I know what will get rid of them! We don't even need a cure! Just watch!"

Sira rushes forward and, in that instant, throws their cotton arms around Avery's leg. And then the merge begins. The moment it's over, a voice will be heard in their shared head.

Do you feel that? No more cat ears! This holiday is the best!
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[personal profile] subconmodo 2020-04-03 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
Avery nearly stumbles back when Sira launches at him, back hitting the wall just in time to watch his hands turn to a shadow as deep as his larger form, yet still resembling the hands of a human.

What the hell did you just do?! Is this an assassination attempt?!

He tries to shout it, but the words don't come out, instead resounding like thunder in his (their?) head.
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[personal profile] emergensirations 2020-04-03 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
Ow, geez, you don't need to be so loud! I can hear you just fine! What do you think I did? I got rid of your cat ears, duh.

They-- he now, since Avery is a he then they shall be too-- push forward their mutually shared legs. No time for a crisis now!

You were missing out on the best of those magic potions! It's only temporary, not nearly enough time to kill you, so we can just have fun!
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[personal profile] subconmodo 2020-04-03 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
Why is he moving. He's not telling his legs to move. No. No. This is unacceptable. This is his body and he's the boss here, so he is the one in control!

And if that means that they stay put, then they stay put.

Fun with what? With you puppeting me about like you own the place? I think not! Remember who the boss is here?
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[personal profile] emergensirations 2020-04-03 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
I'm not puppeting! This isn't just your body! It's ours! Our body! You have to share!

Their feet come to a stop and no matter how he tries to move them, they're stuck as though they're glued to the floor. Fine. If Avery wants to be that way, he's putting their hands on their hips.

Come on, don't you want to see what we can do together?