Shadow Event Log

[shnpc]

WHO: Everyone, affected and not
TONE: Ranging from paranoid to angry
RATING: PG to PG-13
WHEN: After the memorial on October 31st through November 2nd.
WHERE: Hogwarts
WHAT: Those who have passed too near to a certain goblet may find themselves haunted by whispers of their unconscious insecurities. From themselves.
STATUS: ONGOING
NOTE: Details for the event are here, feel free to use the log for the whole event

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[catblog]

[There was her own shadow like figure in the distance but...

she shakes her head]

No, I'm afraid I don't. ...But that doesn't mean that something isn't wrong.

[3potionproblem]

[Sherlock breathed out in relief at that much at least. He didn’t need the stress of trying to shut the shadow up in someone’s presence who could actually hear it.]

Good…. I mean, no. Not wrong, just.. not quite right. Some sort of spell in the air and I’m not entirely certain how to counter it.

[catblog]

I'm afraid I don't know how to counter it myself... [she began mumbling]

However, the good part might be that it won't last for long! That's the most important part right? [Trying to keep optimistic here!]

[3potionproblem]

What do you mean?

[Sherlock leaned in close.]

You're experiencing strange phenomena as well?

[catblog]

[P-Personal bubble! Her eyes widen before taking a step back.]

Um, yes, I'm afraid I am but I'll be fine. [Not really but she'll keep her own thought out for the moment]

Right now, you're more important.

[Yeahhhh]

[3potionproblem]

[Sherlock leaned back a bit at that. He was what?]

More... Hm. What have you seen, exactly?

[catblog]

[Whoops]

More? Um...[With that, she turns her head a bit to see the figure leaning on a corner somewhere.

Do you think he will love you back? You're joking, who would want something as pathetic as you? You're like a little mouse, you always need someone to protect you...always clinging to someone...just like your father...

She takes a sharp inhale before looking back at Sherlock]

I've seen myself but she...appears to be surrounded by a black mist of some kind. I can't describe it but she follows me everywhere I go, I can't seem to escape from what she's saying.

[3potionproblem]

[Sherlock nodded.]

It's the same with me. Why would they target you though? You haven't done anything. Hell, you're practically invisible. Why would you and I fall under the same attack?

[catblog]

[Sherlock....

You see what I mean?

She let out small sigh]

I suppose it might have something to do with the castle? I don't think I'm the only one being affected by this. I've seen a couple of others who are...having issues.

[3potionproblem]

It's an interesting game if it's somehow linked to Halloween. It can hardly be a curse if it's being so indiscriminate. I mean, you and I have nothing in common. Different blood status, different houses, different gender. About the only thing we have in common is Moriarty and while I wouldn't put it past him, I have my doubts this has anything to do with him.

[He mulled it over, ruffling his own curls.]

You don't speak to women like that, Sherlock. She's... sweet. You can afford a bit more in manners when addressing a lady.

[catblog]

[What's the matter, Molly? Are you going to cry? How sad...you haven't changed at all have you? Just admit it, he'll never love you.

She shook her head. She takes a look at the corner to her a left to avoid looking at him in the eye]

I-I doubt it myself but...that doesn't change that everyone here will need to talk to someone about this. Or...at least try to find some comfort in others.

[It's now or never, Molly but should you take advantage of this? Don't mind her shifting a bit...

Are you even willing?]

[3potionproblem]

Comfort? From what, mostly unseen phantoms with a penchant for rattling off unfavorable facts? 'Comfort' is the least of our needs--it's a preemptive attempt to heal a wound when the weapon is still buried in the flesh. We need answers and a plan of action. Certainly someone knows what is going on.

[He looked down at her, chin tilted.]

Do you still speak to him?

[catblog]

Then who do you think we should talk to? If there is someone who is doing this...

[She didn't want to think that someone was cruel enough to do this to other people. She let out a sigh before responding to his next question. Boy is it fun being the monkey in the middle.]

...Sometimes but not as often as before.

[3potionproblem]

Professor Donoghue might know something...

[He ruffled his curls]

Still? Hm... all the same, I think it is still too much to hope something as simple as a spell from Moriarty is responsible.

Sorry about the slow tags from me!

[catblog]

[There was small mumble from there]

I-I guess not...

[He's more interested in your boyfriend! How cute!]

Maybe it would be best to go talk to him now while the curse is still around. Just in case if anything like this should happen...or if he even knows it.

You're fine, love~

[3potionproblem]

Yes, I'll speak to the professor as soon as possible. Perhaps, though, we should both avoid Moriarty at all costs until this clears up. Last thing I need is him listening in on this.

[He gestures to the space beside him]

I imagine you would rather not give him that sort of insight either.

I swear I'll tag faster after today

[catblog]

[...]

I wasn't going to, I...don't plan on talking to him about something so personal. [Not again]

o99

[3potionproblem]

For the best, really. You don't matter enough to him to provide anything more than light entertainment.

That was cruel. You can do better than that.

That is to say, he doesn't dwell on you.

Not exactly better. Are you even trying?

[catblog]

[Molly wasn't sure how to respond. She knew that very well, he was only dating her because he was bored and there was nothing else to do. However, she was the one who dumped him once she caught on. Still, it did hurt knowing he was never interested in her...

But then again, she wasn't either]

I already know that. It may be wishful thinking but if he's still willing to talk to me, that's all that matters right?

So oh naive...

[3potionproblem]

I, uh... suppose? Not exactly what I'd call a healthy relationship. Nothing dealing with Jim is. You rally are better ignoring him completly.

[catblog]

But I think we're going to have to talk again at some point but...maybe I'm being too hopeful.

[3potionproblem]

Molly, in case you failed to notice, Jim’s rather gone insane. Maybe you like crazy people but honestly I don’t think doormat is something to strive for.

Do you really need to me to point out where you went wrong there?

[catblog]

[Well, she does have a thing for crazy people...but she let out a bit of a wince at that]

I...don't think I am being one, I just...don't think it would be fair to just pretend nothing happened between us.

[3potionproblem]

[Sherlock shrugged his face.]

Do as you like I suppose. But you can't blame him for being himself if you regret it.

[catblog]

[And if Sherlock can hear really closely...]

Don't you think I already know that?