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Plotline Summary of DOOM!
Liz has left Milliways, and gone back to 1811 to marry Mr Darcy. This is how she got there. My apologies as this summary should have been done long ago, but it's kind of the summary of DOOM, and I've been procrastinating like a fiend. We've been plotting for over three weeks, building up for over two, and it's all rather complicated. I sigh.
The whole ordeal begins back with Liz's return to Milliways several weeks back. Upon her return, she falls into conversation with Peter. Of course, where there is affection, there must also be Desire. The Endless butts in on the conversation, and neither Liz nor Peter is very pleased about it. Desire leaves, but Liz notes where it goes. She approaches Desire after finishing her conversation with Peter, and the two proceed to fence with words. Desire tries to trick Liz into admitting her feelings to it, and Liz deflects. In the end, Desire concedes, and the two part on more or less good terms, with Desire terming Liz "interesting".
The following day, Liz speaks to Morpheus for the first time since her departure. Morpheus's recent attempts at Desirecide are mentioned, and Liz reveals her engagement to Darcy and her feelings regarding it. Liz realises what Desire must have meant by terming her "interesting", in light of her situation, and excuses herself to go talk to it. The two are brutally civil, until a glimpse of Desire's unique cigarette lighter set the two off into a terse exchange regarding the nature of games and rules, until Desire decides to play dirty, and points out Peter seemingly in danger of Moiraine.
Liz understandably panicks, and races off, arriving in time to interfere with Moiraine's Healing of Peter. No matter. The Healing is still a success, but Liz and Moiraine get into it quite snarkily. Peter has to intervene, and in the resulting exchange, Liz ends up shocking Peter and the muns by professing love. So much for playing it cool because she's engaged to another man.
The Healing wore Peter down severely, and Liz was exhausted in her own right, having been present for the stress of the Healing and assisting in the delivery of Snow White's twins the following night. Peter disappears for several days to rest, and Liz falls ill with the circulating flu. Both disappear from Milliways for a while (to separate residences, so don't go there). When Peter returns, he bumps into a disguised Desire and proceeds to spill his guts regarding his innermost desires. Desire takes careful note of what Peter has to say. Several days later, a finally-well Liz wanders into the bar, and is accosted by Desire. She's decidedly chilly about the idea, which Desire does not appreciate. As a result of the previous "conversation" between them, Liz truly dislikes Desire, and the Endless doesn't help its case, obliquely referencing the Darcy situation. The encounter turns quite bitter, with Desire needling Liz about her predicament and Liz defending. Desire pulls the gloves off entirely, and Liz responds very negatively indeed. If the two weren't enemies before this point, they are now.
Peter, trying to release the psychological block on his magic, writes up his confession and gives it to Tonks. Elsewhere in the bar, Liz is dancing with Glorfindel. Peter spots this, and watches, but cannot figure out how to cut in. Desire does it for him. After some snarking and hissing, Liz joins Peter and the two move to a table to talk.
This is where the fun really starts. Peter confesses about the confession, and Liz is rendered largely speechless. Peter is unnerved by her reaction, as he should be. Liz learns of Peter's previous conversation with "a friend" (Desire), and hysteria results. Peter learns what caused the hysteria, and has a shellshocked moment of his own. There is talk of Endless abuse, then Liz begins to spill her own story. The backstory abounds, Peter faces the situation with stoicism, and internal angst permeates the air liek wo. Liz admits that she does not love Darcy (sending P&P purists screaming), and affirms her determination to go after Desire. Liz takes off, forgetting Darcy's engagement ring behind her. Peter picks it up and pockets it to return later.
Liz hunts down Desire, and the two exchange increasingly bitter and accusatory remarks. Liz finally insults Desire in a very Austenian manner and stalks off. Meanwhile, Peter looks for Delirium, hoping to speak to her and learn more about the Endless before he tries to talk to Desire himself. Del warns Peter about her Sibling's temper, and suggests that Peter pray. Peter then searches for Desire, and the two share a drink. Desire delivers a warning of its own, and asks Peter to speak to Liz before Desire loses its temper with her. Peter agrees.
Liz speaks with various friends at this time. She and Morpheus discuss Peter and Desire. Morpheus warns her against it and offers to assist her, but Liz refuses, given past interactions between the siblings. Liz talks with Raph the following (Monday)morning, professing the need for a distraction, and the two plan a Movie Night for the following evening. That night, Liz speaks with Anthy, who inquires about her (black) rose. The two have a very unnerving and wholly unintended conversation about life without dreams, hope or drive. It's all rather coincidentally explicitly foreshadowing.
After Liz is done talking with Anthy, Peter approaches the table, intending to warn Liz against Desire. It goes over like a ton of bricks. Liz guesses Desire's involvement in the planned speech, gets frustrated, and actually snaps at Peter. She promises to avoid seeking out Desire, but warns that if Desire approaches her, she won't restrain herself - the same thing Desire had previously told Peter about her. Liz gets up and storms away across the bar, and without even noticing, ends up two seats away from Desire.
Desire has been watching Peter and Liz's conversation, although it turned away before Liz's departure and did not see her approach. It sighs to itself, and Liz overhears, mistaking the words for a jab at her. The situation escalates rapidly. Desire makes some incredibly horrible statements, including insinuations that infuriate Liz enough that she slaps the Endless. Desire is livid. It forces Liz to sit, smile, and drink Scotch against her will, while threatening her with other will control. Finally, Desire demands that she reveal what she wants. The terrified Liz says what she wants most: for Desire to stop what it's doing to her. Of course, Desire interprets her formal phrasing to mean that she disavows it completely. It grants what it sees as her wish, snuffing all of her desires, and disappearing. I would also like to note that Bansh utterly scared me while RPing this. Fear her.
Tuesday night, Liz doesn't show up as planned for the movie night (an absence which was not planned, by the way), and people panic. Liz wanders in towards the end of the movie, acting very odd, and goes to the bar. Morpheus figures out what is wrong, and wigs out. Death and Moiraine talk him down. By this point, Todd (who has made a habit of shadowing Liz) is already at her side. Moiraine comes over to deflect Todd. Peter takes Liz away to try to get the truth of the situation from her, which he manages to do. She is operating on need, not desire, and is only concerned with her survival.
Wednesday night, Liz drags herself into the bar, feeling like she needs to do something. Will expresses concern, Cordelia thinks that Liz has been slipped sedatives, and Inigo Montoya (Liz's new bodyguard) wants to skewer whoever's responsible. Moiraine tries to question Liz on behalf of Morpheus. In another part of the bar, Peter realises that he still has Liz's engagement ring from Mr Darcy, and excuses himself from conversation to go return it to her. Upon receiving it, Liz recalls the duty involved with that engagement. As she needs, rather than wants, to go through with it, her sense of duty drives her. She breaks away from the group, hurries to the front door, and walks back into 1811, where Mr Darcy waits for her.
Other things happen after that, but as Liz wasn't around for them, I'm not touching them. I have summarised quite enough, thank you. If someone would like to tack the subsequent events in the comments to this, feel free. Likewise, if there's anything I forgot, drop it in. When you're summarising a plotline this expansive, you're bound to leave something out. EVER so much love to all of the people who played in this. This is the most fun I've ever had RPing. You're all incredible. :D
The whole ordeal begins back with Liz's return to Milliways several weeks back. Upon her return, she falls into conversation with Peter. Of course, where there is affection, there must also be Desire. The Endless butts in on the conversation, and neither Liz nor Peter is very pleased about it. Desire leaves, but Liz notes where it goes. She approaches Desire after finishing her conversation with Peter, and the two proceed to fence with words. Desire tries to trick Liz into admitting her feelings to it, and Liz deflects. In the end, Desire concedes, and the two part on more or less good terms, with Desire terming Liz "interesting".
The following day, Liz speaks to Morpheus for the first time since her departure. Morpheus's recent attempts at Desirecide are mentioned, and Liz reveals her engagement to Darcy and her feelings regarding it. Liz realises what Desire must have meant by terming her "interesting", in light of her situation, and excuses herself to go talk to it. The two are brutally civil, until a glimpse of Desire's unique cigarette lighter set the two off into a terse exchange regarding the nature of games and rules, until Desire decides to play dirty, and points out Peter seemingly in danger of Moiraine.
Liz understandably panicks, and races off, arriving in time to interfere with Moiraine's Healing of Peter. No matter. The Healing is still a success, but Liz and Moiraine get into it quite snarkily. Peter has to intervene, and in the resulting exchange, Liz ends up shocking Peter and the muns by professing love. So much for playing it cool because she's engaged to another man.
The Healing wore Peter down severely, and Liz was exhausted in her own right, having been present for the stress of the Healing and assisting in the delivery of Snow White's twins the following night. Peter disappears for several days to rest, and Liz falls ill with the circulating flu. Both disappear from Milliways for a while (to separate residences, so don't go there). When Peter returns, he bumps into a disguised Desire and proceeds to spill his guts regarding his innermost desires. Desire takes careful note of what Peter has to say. Several days later, a finally-well Liz wanders into the bar, and is accosted by Desire. She's decidedly chilly about the idea, which Desire does not appreciate. As a result of the previous "conversation" between them, Liz truly dislikes Desire, and the Endless doesn't help its case, obliquely referencing the Darcy situation. The encounter turns quite bitter, with Desire needling Liz about her predicament and Liz defending. Desire pulls the gloves off entirely, and Liz responds very negatively indeed. If the two weren't enemies before this point, they are now.
Peter, trying to release the psychological block on his magic, writes up his confession and gives it to Tonks. Elsewhere in the bar, Liz is dancing with Glorfindel. Peter spots this, and watches, but cannot figure out how to cut in. Desire does it for him. After some snarking and hissing, Liz joins Peter and the two move to a table to talk.
This is where the fun really starts. Peter confesses about the confession, and Liz is rendered largely speechless. Peter is unnerved by her reaction, as he should be. Liz learns of Peter's previous conversation with "a friend" (Desire), and hysteria results. Peter learns what caused the hysteria, and has a shellshocked moment of his own. There is talk of Endless abuse, then Liz begins to spill her own story. The backstory abounds, Peter faces the situation with stoicism, and internal angst permeates the air liek wo. Liz admits that she does not love Darcy (sending P&P purists screaming), and affirms her determination to go after Desire. Liz takes off, forgetting Darcy's engagement ring behind her. Peter picks it up and pockets it to return later.
Liz hunts down Desire, and the two exchange increasingly bitter and accusatory remarks. Liz finally insults Desire in a very Austenian manner and stalks off. Meanwhile, Peter looks for Delirium, hoping to speak to her and learn more about the Endless before he tries to talk to Desire himself. Del warns Peter about her Sibling's temper, and suggests that Peter pray. Peter then searches for Desire, and the two share a drink. Desire delivers a warning of its own, and asks Peter to speak to Liz before Desire loses its temper with her. Peter agrees.
Liz speaks with various friends at this time. She and Morpheus discuss Peter and Desire. Morpheus warns her against it and offers to assist her, but Liz refuses, given past interactions between the siblings. Liz talks with Raph the following (Monday)morning, professing the need for a distraction, and the two plan a Movie Night for the following evening. That night, Liz speaks with Anthy, who inquires about her (black) rose. The two have a very unnerving and wholly unintended conversation about life without dreams, hope or drive. It's all rather coincidentally explicitly foreshadowing.
After Liz is done talking with Anthy, Peter approaches the table, intending to warn Liz against Desire. It goes over like a ton of bricks. Liz guesses Desire's involvement in the planned speech, gets frustrated, and actually snaps at Peter. She promises to avoid seeking out Desire, but warns that if Desire approaches her, she won't restrain herself - the same thing Desire had previously told Peter about her. Liz gets up and storms away across the bar, and without even noticing, ends up two seats away from Desire.
Desire has been watching Peter and Liz's conversation, although it turned away before Liz's departure and did not see her approach. It sighs to itself, and Liz overhears, mistaking the words for a jab at her. The situation escalates rapidly. Desire makes some incredibly horrible statements, including insinuations that infuriate Liz enough that she slaps the Endless. Desire is livid. It forces Liz to sit, smile, and drink Scotch against her will, while threatening her with other will control. Finally, Desire demands that she reveal what she wants. The terrified Liz says what she wants most: for Desire to stop what it's doing to her. Of course, Desire interprets her formal phrasing to mean that she disavows it completely. It grants what it sees as her wish, snuffing all of her desires, and disappearing. I would also like to note that Bansh utterly scared me while RPing this. Fear her.
Tuesday night, Liz doesn't show up as planned for the movie night (an absence which was not planned, by the way), and people panic. Liz wanders in towards the end of the movie, acting very odd, and goes to the bar. Morpheus figures out what is wrong, and wigs out. Death and Moiraine talk him down. By this point, Todd (who has made a habit of shadowing Liz) is already at her side. Moiraine comes over to deflect Todd. Peter takes Liz away to try to get the truth of the situation from her, which he manages to do. She is operating on need, not desire, and is only concerned with her survival.
Wednesday night, Liz drags herself into the bar, feeling like she needs to do something. Will expresses concern, Cordelia thinks that Liz has been slipped sedatives, and Inigo Montoya (Liz's new bodyguard) wants to skewer whoever's responsible. Moiraine tries to question Liz on behalf of Morpheus. In another part of the bar, Peter realises that he still has Liz's engagement ring from Mr Darcy, and excuses himself from conversation to go return it to her. Upon receiving it, Liz recalls the duty involved with that engagement. As she needs, rather than wants, to go through with it, her sense of duty drives her. She breaks away from the group, hurries to the front door, and walks back into 1811, where Mr Darcy waits for her.
Other things happen after that, but as Liz wasn't around for them, I'm not touching them. I have summarised quite enough, thank you. If someone would like to tack the subsequent events in the comments to this, feel free. Likewise, if there's anything I forgot, drop it in. When you're summarising a plotline this expansive, you're bound to leave something out. EVER so much love to all of the people who played in this. This is the most fun I've ever had RPing. You're all incredible. :D