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BACKSTORY: ANOTHER BORDER

"Slowly, painfully, I realized what I had been reading from the very first words of his journal. My husband had had an inner life that went beyond his gregarious exterior, and if I had known enough to let him inside my guard, I might have understood this fact. Except I hadn't, of course. I had let tidal pools and fungi that could devour plastic inside my guard, but not him. Of all the aspects of the journal, this ate at me the most. He had created his share of our problems―by pushing me too hard, by wanting too much, by trying to see something in me that didn’t exist. But I could have met him partway and retained my sovereignty. And now it was too late."
― Jeff VanderMeer, Annihilation

Introduction

March 23rd – March 31st, 2022
Welcome to the backstory log for the "Another Border" simulation! Here, we play out big moments in our characters' AU histories. We've included a list of ideas below; feel free to experiment and figure out what feels right for your character's past and motivations. Consider what specific moments might have prompted them to venture into Area X!

This log is set before a simulation begins, to give players a head start on ironing out the specifics of their AUs. During this time, Peregrine life will continue as normal.

If you have any questions about the event, please ask here. You can familiarize yourself with simulation basics on our events page.

Ideas

Your first meeting with an important or influential person.
Doing something important for someone.
A time you really screwed someone else over.
A personal loss in your life.
An injury, illness, or similar struggle.
Domestic events: falling in love, getting married, building a home, having a child, navigating a change in a relationship, divorce.
Getting a new job or a promotion.
Discovering a passion.
An important religious or philosophical moment, a moral challenge.
An event that changed how you see the world for the better.
An event that changed how you see the world for the worse.
A sight you saw or place you visited that made you consider your place in the world.
A dark night of the soul.
Learning about the discovery of Area X.
Getting your Area X assignment.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[Loki moved past having a shop years ago, once he started gathering wealthier clientele. Instead, he's set aside a room in his home to host readings, decked out with all the expected tapestries and candles and overstuffed chairs. At the center sits a table with a (completely untouched) crystal ball set atop an emerald green tablecloth.

From the moment Theon began setting up the camera, Loki's been shuffling his worn deck of tarot cards. He should have known this was coming-- he'd looked the boy up as soon as he'd made his appointment, after all --but he isn't really. Prepared. To be recorded. It's really throwing off the vibe in the room, honestly. And Theon is already bringing a ton of negativity in just fine on his own.

Not that he's going to say anything when Theon paid for the premium reading, of course. When Theon finally turns back to him, he clears his throat and nods, clasping the deck between his hands.]

More than. [He flashes a kind smile.] What brings you here today? Is there a specific concern you're looking to explore?

BACKSTORY: ANOTHER BORDER

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