005 [Action] Another Nightmare

[childofthefullmoon]

Estelle had been quietly kidnapped by droids just as everyone had started to regain their memories. She had been gone for several days now, and finally has returned. She's standing in the middle of the square, near the fountain. She looks to be herself at first glance. However, if anyone were to take a closer look, or knows her for that matter, she would seem a little... off.

The girl is standing there... just... standing there. Her eyes seem empty with a vacant expression. As if she's just staring into nothingness. Strange.

Those that approach her may gain no response or a nasty surprise.

((OOC: Estelle has been brainwashed! She's essentially a lifeless doll that will react very little.

Note: If anyone tries to touch her she may react violently, so be prepared for that. Think of it as Colette's condition when she was lifeless in ToS. She will be like this for nearly three days before going back to normal.

Feel free to approach or attempt to gain a reaction.))

Comments

[Action]

[ps3pirate]

[It's a good thing Patty happened to be out and about. When she spots Estelle standing in the square, she doesn't think twice about how odd it looks. She just dashes over there as fast as her legs can carry her.]

Estelle! You're back!

[Action]

[childofthefullmoon]

[Unfortunately Estelle just continues to stand there. She doesn't even bat an eye as her name is called and Patty runs up to her.]

[Action]

[ps3pirate]

[Patty moves in front of Estelle and peers up into her face, but that's when she notices something is wrong. That expression- those eyes... It can't be.]

... Estelle?

[Action]

[childofthefullmoon]

[Still no response. She doesn't even look down at her.]

[Action]

[fallenambitions]

[Alexei would have been fine just ignoring her, except for the fact she was just standing there and was just staring blankly ahead at nothing.

It was...almost familiar somehow. Upon closer inspection, it dawns to him that she looked like the time he had used her, but...well it's not like he's controlling her now and he wasn't sure that it was even possible here.]

...Princess?

[Action]

[ps3pirate]

[Oh no... No no no! How could this happen? There's no Apatheia, no aer, no Dein Nomos or anything even remotely close... Can the Malnosso really replicate a state like this even without all those things?]

Estelle... Ah... We should go see Rita. Will you come see Rita with me? [And she takes a few steps back, to see if Estelle will follow.]

[Action]

[childofthefullmoon]

[Nope, sorry Patty, Estelle isn't following.]

[Action]

[childofthefullmoon]

[Estelle doesn't react in any way to Alexei's presence or words. Clearly atypical of the princess.]

[puubuu]

[Fattycakes stops Estelle and scoots right on over, oblivious that there is anything wrong with her.]

Estelle! Estelle! Hello-puu! Am I happy to see you!

[childofthefullmoon]

[Estelle just continued to stand there unmoving. She doesn't even notice the little fluffball at her feet.]

[puubuu]

...Puu? Estelle? It's Fattycakes. Are you OK? [He bumps her experimentally to see if that'll do anything.] Puu buu!

[childofthefullmoon]

[The bump seems to trigger a sort of.. instinctive knee jerk reaction. In the form of a boot kicking at the Puffski.]

[puubuu]

Wahhh! [He wasn't quite hit, but he's still shaken nonetheless.] No... Estelle! Did the Mal-No-Nos get to you too? Noooo! First Norma-puu, now Estelle-puu! Waaaaaahhhh! [Suddenly, he gets an idea.] Wait! I'll be right back!

[Fattycakes leaves, and then comes back with a large, broad leaf. This is the Pura leaf that Puffskis typically eat, but it has other uses too. He starts rubbing it against Estelle's ankle, hoping some of its medicinal effects may seep through.] Puuu... I hope this works...

[childofthefullmoon]

[Estelle doesn't go anywhere! Big surprise. When he returns though and tries to rub the leaf on her, he can expect another kick.]

[puubuu]

[This one hits though. Owwie!] Waaaaaaahhhh! Nooooooo! It didn't work! Waaaaaaaaahhhhh! [Lots of loud Puffski crying here.] Mamaaaaaaa! Come here and bring Estelle back! And Norma too! Bring them all back! Mamaaaaaaaa! Waaaaaaahhhhh!

[Action]

[fallenambitions]

...Hm. [No response to him. That's rather unfortunate. At least he might have been able to do something. Wonder what the Malnosso did exactly?

He comes closer to her.]

[Action]

[childofthefullmoon]

[Something screams danger about this man, and while Estelle does tense a bit, there is no further reaction.]

[childofthefullmoon]

[Sorry Fattycakes, even your tears can not get through to Estelle! She will just stand there in cold motionless silence.]

[Action]

[ps3pirate]

[Hm... She takes a few steps forward again. Then, carefully, she reaches out to take Estelle's hand. It's done with a kind of apprehension, because with no one to control Estelle while she's like this, it's hard to tell how she'll react.]

[Action]

[fallenambitions]

[Had he brought his False Dein Nomos he could examine her right now, but since it's back home, he's going to have to move her. Or maybe he could actually open up the panel for her at least.

He reaches a hand out towards her.]

[Action]

[childofthefullmoon]

[Patty has every right to be wary, for when she touches her hand, she recoils by pulling it back. ... Then it lashes forwards again as if to try and slap the girl across the face.]

[Action]

[ps3pirate]

Whoah! [Luckily, Patty managed to jump back just in time. It was a close call, though. Will Estelle pursue?]

[Action]

[childofthefullmoon]

[Nope. The distance seems to be enough and she just stands there once again.]

[Action]

[childofthefullmoon]

[And Estelle quickly grabs his hand and gives it a twist with as much strength as she can muster.]

[spohkh]

[Spock just happens to be wandering around this of town.... Miss Estelle?]

Greetings Lady Estelle, how are you this evening?