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TDM #12 - Give 'em Pumpkin to Talk About [FIRST EDITION]

Pumpkin Hollow Gazette: Fall Issue 2025
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Pumpkin Hollow Gazette

9/18/25 | TDM #12 - Give 'em Pumpkin to Talk About [First Edition]
Fall Pokémon Types - Ghost, Dark, Flying, Electric, Poison

WELCOME TO PUMPKIN HOLLOW

By Yorick Aberdeen

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The crop for which the town is named.

Ahh, Autumn! The time of year when Pumpkin Hollow is at its most vibrant and beautiful. If this is your first day on Marrow Isle, then you’ve arrived at the perfect time!

Due to some unexpected weather difficulties, our harvest this year will be somewhat leaner than other years, but not to worry! Our local earth mages, druids, and garden witches have it under control! Now that the skies are under Mother Celestine’s jurisdiction once more, there will be plenty of food to enjoy over PumpkinFest--- which will run in Downtown Hollow for the entire season this year! Please grab yourself a festival schedule from Town Hall, the Oak & Iron, or the newsstand outside Pinhole Printing and Binding for more information about this season’s most treasured festivities celebrating the export which gave this town its name.

We invite you, as with all those who came before you, to enjoy your stay at the Oak & Iron tavern inn while you settle in. (Or the Autumn Leaves Dormitory House, for the newly arrived youngsters.) Please stop by Town Hall to discuss opportunities for work and more permanent housing! All newcomers get 100 Brass in their pocket upon arrival as well, so we encourage you to take advantage of this as well. Reach out to your neighbors for help if you need it, and don’t forget to pick up your copy of the Pumpkin Hollow Gazette whenever you need the local news!

A final side note before we get into seasonal updates --- the Pumpkin Hollow Gazette wishes to proudly welcome Mettaton to our writing staff! We hope that you enjoy his first contributions to our paper. Additionally, we wish to congratulate Melanie King and Phil Connors for their Outstanding Press Award, presented to them by Town Hall after the weather disaster that occurred in August. They deserve it! The remaining two writers, Yorick Aberdeen and Timothy Stoker, could not be more proud of our incredible colleagues.

Now, on to the news! Happy Fall, Pumpkin Hollow!

AUTUMN WEATHER REPORT

By Phil Connors

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The views around Leeds Estate are gorgeous this time of year!

It's time for a change, folks, and you'll be happy to know that this one's a lot more gradual than last month! Summer's on her way out and it's Autumn's turn to move in. Start putting out your jackets and add a layer to your blankets. Early in the season we'll start seeing a rise in brisk, windy days, and more frequent light rains, but a lot less thunderstorms. As the season goes on the temperatures will keep dropping and we'll even start to see some morning mist, and even later, morning frost. It's a beautiful sight; just don't use it to decorate your cakes.

Not everyone is going to be all prepped for the weather, however. Clean-up from the last month's mayhem is still ongoing, and there's plenty to do. The farms need help cleaning up their fields and tending their animals, deliveries need to be made, and just about everyone needs repairs to their house and a brand new wardrobe. Check in at Town Hall--or just on your neighbors--for some guidance on where to get started.

A NAME SO NICE, YOU SAY IT THRICE (ACTUALLY, PLEASE DON'T)

By Timothy Stoker

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As part of a recent string of incidents involving what appear to be beloved seasonal intellectual properties in some worlds, we’ve got some unexpected visitors out in Fall’s Promise Cemetery! A number of remarkably-tangible interdimensional dead (well, deader than us, anyway) have set up a wonderfully weird oddities fair on the cemetery grounds, where they appear to be trapped. The fair includes unusual scientific specimens, darkly unique art pieces, allegedly cursed objects, fortune telling, and chilling performances by talented spectral visitors. It serves as a properly spooky complement to the activities of Pumpkinfest.

However, fair-goers should be warned that there is a scam artist among the crowd. Reports of an individual persuading live residents to speak his name three times in a row have been flooding the constabulary, indicating that this unusual incantation allows this particular ghost to escape the cemetery. From there, he will drag his generous benefactor and potentially several other people along for his nonsense, which allegedly may include (but is not limited to) petty crime, destructive party behavior, wingmanning for unwelcome flirting, and somewhat sub-par stand-up comedy routines. The perpetrator, who constables have dubbed “BJ” so as not to accidentally unleash him by saying his full name, should be avoided at all costs. Unless the above sounds like a fun way to spend a Friday night. The Pumpkin Hollow Gazette would never deliberately encourage unhealthy or illegal behavior, but we are also not your mother. Who are we to tell you how to live your life?

All that said, though, the Pumpkin Hollow Board of Safety and the Department of Supernatural Affairs both have a great deal of concern regarding what this outbreak of fourth-wall-breaking dimension-hoppers could mean. “BJ” is not the only such example we’ve seen around--- offworld residents originating from more modern time periods have recognized at least a half-dozen iconic characters from Halloween classics just traipsing around the island. Port Authority has stated they have no record of any of these individuals arriving by ferry--- so where are they coming from? It seems only time will tell. We can only hope that this situation will not continue to escalate. But it probably will, knowing this place.

INEXPLICABLE HAUNTED HOUSE COMMITS PETTY CRIME

By Melanie King

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Signs have already been placed on the lawn to dissuade entry.

If you've seen a new house on your street that wasn't there the last time you looked, don't worry, you're not going crazy—at least, not for that reason. All across town, from Downtown to Northwest Hollow and even as far as the Bluffs, a mysterious, rickety old house has been appearing in places it has no right to be and stealing objects it has no right to steal. Any stray belonging that crosses its boundary line is forfeit. Hats, balls, kites, stray shoes—if you can drop it, it'll be gone the second you so much as blink, leaving no trace except the slam of the shutting door.

Attempting to retrieve these items is not advised. Reports suggest that the house itself is alive and dangerous, its very structure and fittings possessed by some sort of spirit or energy that animates the building, attempting to trap and kill those who dare to step onto its porch. So maybe consider whether getting back that hat is really worth the risk—and, well, if you decide you really can't live without it, who am I to stop you? Just do us a favour and report back what you see on the inside if you chance it.

WARNING TO PROSPECTIVE FORESTERS: DON'T LOOK UP!

By Yorick Aberdeen

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Best not.

As the leaves change colors in our own Lockwood Forest, many of our townsfolk may be inclined to take a trek into the woods for a myriad of reasons: mushroom-hunting, fruit-picking, or even just lovely strolls through the freshly-fallen leaves. However, Town Hall urges residents to take extreme caution with their ventures into Lockwood Forest, due to an unseen threat that prowls through the thickets.

Our reporters have only been given scarce information about the findings in the woods, but so far, we have come to understand that something in the forest is that something is hunting those who are alone and disorienting groups into separating through hallucinations and "flashbacks." Bodies of those captured are hoisted into the trees, in such a way that seems to hope to be discovered by some poor passerby. Those who have returned to tell the tale struggle to describe what killed them, but have said that they recall it being quite large, bearing hooves, strange hands, and massive antlers. (Ms. Leeds was approached for comment, and gladly quelled any rumors of potential involvement.)

Most troubling yet is that bodies are discovered in their passing moments, but sometimes well after death. Experts at Town Hall urge anyone who has the feeling of being watched to leave the forests as quickly as possible. If you or a loved one has seen something similar to what we've described, please alert the constabulary to submit a report of any sightings while the solving of this mystery is underway.

APPLES, PUMPKINS, AND POTLUCKS - OH MY!

By Mettaton

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Doesn't get much better than this!

It's the most wonderful time of year, darling readers! (Or so we've been told.) The smell of fall is in the air, the leaves are turning, and the nights are coming along more quickly but that doesn't mean we need to stop celebrating and having fun!

Among the many activities at the Pumpkin Festival, you can partake in Apple and Pumpkin Picking at the local orchard and pumpkin patch! Pick your fruit — which come in all sorts of fun shapes and sizes — and show us what you make!

Which brings us to the most important part of gathering all of those pumpkins and apples! A Community Potluck! Bring by your dishes and your recipes to share and swap with everyone!

GIANT WATERMELON REMOVED FROM TOWN SQUARE BY FLASH FLOODING

By Timothy Stoker

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Welp. There it goes.

Coming to you just a bit late after the weather kerfuffle back in August--- the giant watermelon, which seemed to never rot and replenish itself overnight, that had been taking up a substantial amount of space in town square throughout the summer has at last been removed. As much as this reporter hoped to see it defeated by us banding together and eating the blasted thing once and for all, it seems this fate is not to be.

During the flash flooding which occurred toward the end of August, fast-moving waters rolled the building-sized watermelon down the streets of town, causing incredibly sticky property damage and scattering stray fruit everywhere. It then tumbled down to the beach, where it drifted out to sea. There it remains, floating aimlessly in the water surrounding the island where it is enjoyed by seagulls as a social gathering space. No one has been able to figure out what to do about it, so for the time being, it will serve as a humorous welcome wagon for any incoming residents. If anyone has thoughts on what can be done about Watermelon Island, please contact Mayor Poe's office with tips.

Thank you for reading!

Further Details...
Pumpkinfest! Pumpkin Hollow’s premiere holiday! In celebration of the harvest of the crop that gave this town its name, this seasonal fair technically is only supposed to take place in October, but whatever, time is soup and fairs are fun! Here are all the activities available for the month(s):
  • Pumpkin Carving - Carve a Jack-o-Lantern outside Greymare Library, then place your work of veggie art along the library steps, or take it home! Maybe you and your neighbor can discuss designs.
  • Wood Cutting Contests - Test your strength, speed, and skill in this race to chop up a stump faster than your opponent. The only prize is bragging rights and a fun little ribbon, but the firewood is donated to a family in need!
  • Local Music - Dance the night away to local favorites and offworld acts alike, or volunteer to play for the crowd yourself. Additionally, mixed in with the other acts is yet another group of interdimensional visitors who didn’t show up by Ferry. Sometimes, towards the end of the night, you may find that the Sanderson Sisters take the stage to put a spell on you--- will you overcome the bewitching boogie, or dance ‘till you die? Employ teamwork, clever tricks, and dice rolls to decide. There’s no specific value to hit with dice rolls, so you can just use your best judgement and do whatever is fun.
  • Smiling Jack’s Haunted Comedy Club - Those who have been around for a while may recall Smiling Jack, the subject of a Pumpkin Hollow legend who became a tangible menace two Halloweens ago. He has since been reduced to bottled pumpkin guts with a talking Jack-o-Lantern face, but has somehow managed to open a comedy club. Grab a hard apple cider and enjoy the macabre and hilarious comedy stylings of Smiling Jack himself, as well as a few other interdimensional visitors such as Elvira, Svengoolie, Wolfman Mac, and the like! Or volunteer to tell a few jokes, yourself. This particular crowd likes their humor a little dark. ‘Tis the season! (Also, if you’re interested in the context behind Smiling Jack, check out our first Halloween meme for Dahlia’s rendition of his origin story, located in Further Details under “Ghost Stories.” Mind the content warnings!)
  • Food and Drinks - Of course, what festival is complete without street food? Roasted corn on the cob, caramel apples, pumpkin kebabs, and more will be available! Feel free to consider this part of your grocery budget or food vouchers, meaning there’s no in-game currency cost for enjoying the food. There’s also plenty of drinks to enjoy---- beer, wine, cider (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), hot cocoa, and a Marrow Isle recreation of the famous pumpkin spice latte!
  • And more! - Feel free to just come up with other fairgrounds activities. Just make sure they stay setting-appropriate!

Rebuilding Efforts The major plot event from August caused a great deal of property damage around Pumpkin Hollow. Tornados, flood water, and extreme temperatures hit rapid fire, and many homes, businesses, and municipal buildings were impacted, as well as crops from farms. It’s all hands on deck to try and get things patched up before the next thing that goes spooky and terribly wrong in Pumpkin Hollow--- the town needs your help!

Extant players are welcome to create toplevels directing helpful characters to their damaged homes, but there are also plenty of public spaces and NPC homes to help out with. Your help means a lot!

Also, we like to present new arrivals with opportunities to make a little extra pocket change to get them started. For the months that this TDM runs (September, October, and November) any new character that participates in a rebuild thread during the month they apply can get an extra 300 Brass when they turn in their first AC, provided the thread reaches bonus length as described on our Activity Check rules. This is only applicable for the AC taking place in the same month one apps in, can be applied to new characters apped in by extant players, and threads can occur between two new characters or one new character and one extant character. (The extant character does not earn the bonus.) This bonus can only be used once.

Example, for clarity: you TDM a new character in September and reach a thread length of 10 comments by the end of the month, then you app in said character by the end of September. When you go to turn in September AC, which will be that character's first, notate that you are eligible to claim an extra 300B on your AC post. You may not claim this bonus for the same character in October or November. You may not claim this bonus if you app in a later month, unless you achieve 10 tags specifically in the month in which you apped. You may not claim this bonus on a character that was already a game member, as this bonus is specifically an incentive for new characters. Please ask in the threads below if you have questions!
BJ and Associates In Fall’s Promise Cemetery, whose entrance is located on the path down toward the beach from town, one will find the colorful dead from the iconic “waiting room scene” from Beetlejuice hosting an oddities fair! For those unfamiliar, oddities fairs are sort of a modern (and more tasteful) “freak circus”. They showcase unusual taxidermy and other unorthodox works of art, medical curiosities, unusual antiques and curios, jewelry and other items made of teeth and bone, extreme body modification, and performances of uncommon talents such as contortion, fire-eating, sword swallowing, or other circus arts. They’re a lot of fun, but not for the faint of heart, especially when hosted by visibly dead and mangled people! Be generous with content warnings! Attendees will walk away with a free copy of the Handbook for the Recently Deceased as a souvenir.

Additionally, the titular Ghost with the Most from the aforementioned Halloween classic is our scam artist. As mentioned, he will be attempting to get people to say his name three times in a row, which will allow him to escape the cemetery and live it up for the next 6 hours--- and you’re tied to him, so you have to go along! Drag your friends into it, get busted getting up to no good, wingman for BJ or have him wingman for you (badly). Eat, drink, and be scary!

Beetlejuice himself is a prop NPC, meaning that his actual interaction with the thread can be handwaved or written by one or both players in a given thread. Players with Beetlejuice journals should feel free to play him if they’d like--- even if there’s already another one kicking around. Multiple versions (film, cartoon, musical) are all fine. It’s just for fun, after all! Happy Halloween!
Haunted House An unfamiliar house has popped up in Pumpkin Hollow! Perhaps it seems familiar--- this is another visitor from a Halloween favorite!

Per the film, the Monster House is possessed by an angry human spirit who is not particularly fond of anyone, but especially not children. The spirit can manipulate the house itself, the surrounding trees, and the lawn as if they were its own body, with the door functioning as a mouth, the main hall as a throat, and the furnace as a heart. It will make attempts to lure in unwitting humans to devour them by stealing their things.

Those consumed by the Monster House, interestingly, do not die--- at least, not right away. They will be held in the basement. When the house is asleep (and it does indeed sleep), you may be able to explore a bit more if you’re careful and quiet. And of course, if you get desperate, there is always the hanging lamp in the front hall --- just make sure to note content warnings for emetophobia!

Additionally, the house is quite lonely without its original tenant, who was very dear to it. Perhaps some friendly and patient folks can give this restless spirit some closure and company, and console it about its dramatic canon end. Who knows? Maybe by the end of this TDM’s run, the house will be a source of harmless mischief rather than genuine terror. Just don’t vandalize it!
Creature in the Woods
[CW: gore, cults, unreality, hypnosis, mind control. Also, googling the monster will result in images featuring body horror and headlessness.]
Last on our lineup of visitors from spooky modern IPs is Moder, the jötunn hiding a cult in the woods of Northern Sweden in the film “The Ritual.”

For those who have not seen the film, but plan to, the spoiler-free version of what you need to know is this: the creature in the woods is massive, and old, and shockingly stealthy for its size. It cannot leave the woods, but while you are in its domain, it only wants two things from you--- despair and blood. Moder can access your memories, especially traumatic ones, and can cause hallucinations where these memories haunt you and cause you to act in ways that are out of touch with reality and difficult for those around you to understand. Then, when you are feeling your lowest, it will mangle your body and use it to decorate the trees of Lockwood Forest. Why do the bodies stay, you might ask? Aren’t they meant to disappear? The answer is yes, they do disappear.

But only if they aren’t being watched.

For those familiar (or who simply don’t mind the spoilers), a refresher course.

Moder loves to be worshipped. To its previous cult members, it was seen as a loving god who could offer eternal life and protection for those who didn’t mind a bit of human sacrifice. The same remains true, though immortality isn’t exactly as valuable here as it was back home. So what can Moder offer you here?

How about the inability to die in the first place?

For those who are marked by a set of puncture wounds on the chest as one of Moder’s chosen, if they are willing to worship their new god and aid in the sacrifice of their neighbors, they will become completely unkillable until Moder’s departure at the end of November. For players who are members, this will come especially in handy for upcoming events… but are you willing to accept the price? Especially when your victims will come back the following day?

Those who reject being chosen by Moder will, of course, face its wrath. It won’t kill you, because it still wants to try and force you to worship, but it will torment you relentlessly with nightmares, unreality, hallucinations, and non-lethal violence. You are left with only two choices--- submit, or escape.
U-Pick Fall Crops & Potlucks Let’s end on a lighter note, shall we?

Farms around Pumpkin Hollow are open for self-pick apples and pumpkins! Both food-pumpkins and carving-pumpkins are available, as well as apples of all sorts. Be sure to stop by Starr Orchard for some of their delicious “ghost apples”--- bright white apples (with some pink freckling) that are extra sweet and crisp. Great for baking! And be sure to leave some berries for the Mr. Mime who tends the trees. Other varieties of apples will also be available throughout Northwest Hollow.

Which is great, because the grounds outside the Temple of Sacred Roots will be hosting fall treat potlucks every weekend throughout autumn! Bring whatever you make with your pumpkins and apples, along with any other fall delights, out for a delicious sampler. Excellent for cultural exchanges and making new friends!
Pokémon Each season, new types of Pokémon can be found in nature around the island! They cannot be captured as the technology does not exist on Marrow Isle, but they can be befriended and kept as pets. Since there is no PC, each person can have no more than six. You can befriend any Pokémon who has at least one type that matches the list at the top of the newspaper, or that can evolve into one. (Eevee can be caught in any season.) Legendaries are off limits for obvious reasons, and mythicals can be encountered for fun but not kept! Evolutionary stones can be found in Paradesium, the magical subterranean jungle beneath the mountain to the North. Every type will be available at some point throughout the year, so if you don’t have access to your fave yet, check back next season!
drharvey: — 𝒅𝒓𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚 (ɪ'ʟʟ ʙᴇ ᴀ ᴡʜɪsᴘᴇʀ ᴏɴ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡɪɴᴅ)

Dr. James Harvey | Casper | age 38

[personal profile] drharvey 2025-10-16 08:09 pm (UTC)(link)
ooc — New player here, testing the waters! ota and happy to match format if you prefer prose ♡
general cw that he often comes with introspection on his dead spouse (nothing graphic, just mourning her); if that's something you need to avoid, shoot me a pm!

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[ He's dead.

Maybe. Is he? What happened last, back home? He can't remember, and that scares him, but James Harvey knows it's not time yet for him to move on. He has too much unfinished business. He has—

Kat. She's back home alone (...not really alone, there's a household of unstable ghosts with her, which is not terribly comforting) — she needs him and he needs to find her again, which means he'll do whatever he's told to in this strange new place. If he's standing on the precipice of the afterlife, if that's what this is, he'll do anything he can to make his way back to the land of the living. To his daughter.

Take up a new life. Find purpose. Okay. Okay, sure. Except he's currently looking the opposite of purposeful as he wanders the stress of downtown, as visibly lost as he feels — eyes wide, head and then body turning around to face various sights and shop-fronts he passes by. Already prone towards a certain absent-minded nature as he is, the winding stone streets have James heading down random turns, doubling back from alleyways, and more than once he's muttering out loud as he runs a hand through his hair and squeezes it, looking increasingly distressed. At one point he just puts his hands on his hips and stands there, squinting through his glasses. Help one (1) lost dad find his way??
]

pumpkinfest
[ James meanders awkwardly into the festivities, figuring if he's meant to be embracing his stay in this place, he should probably join in. There's a wistful ache up under his sternum; the whole concept stirs forth memories of past Halloweens back when Kat was younger and happier, and Amelia was still alive. Even so, he tries to be cheerful to any face he happens across, especially considering that everyone here is a stranger to him. (And what is a stranger but a friend waiting to be made, right??)

One might find him carving a pumpkin outside of the library — sleeves rolled to his elbows, crouched in front of the thing. He's working on scooping out the innards, digging around inside and depositing the mess in a bucket near his feet. To anyone else carving their own who might be close enough, he'll lift his head — glasses askew, half falling off his face — smile, and give a wave of his hand. The movement causes bits of pumpkin guts to flick right into his hair, but he doesn't seem to notice at all... Instead he peers at your pumpkin curiously to see what your carving plans for it might be. A typical Jack-o'-lantern face? Some artistic cut-out?
] What're you working on?

[ Later, he's checking out the street vendors, strolling casually along and taking in the smells of various autumnal treats. But what really catches his eye is a certain well-known specialty seasonal drink. One that did not exist in the 90's. The Lost Dad takes an experimental sip and then lifts his brows, turning to the nearest passerby with an enthusiasm that might seem borderline manic. He gets excited about things. ] Wow! Have you ever heard of this before? They're calling it a "pumpkin spice latte". [ He points at the drink with his free hand, thoroughly and genuinely impressed. ] Now that's cool!

haunted house
[ It's inevitable that James Harvey will end up in the sentient haunted house. Not that he's aware, to begin with, that it's the actual house itself that's possessed. He thinks what's at work here has to be at least one ghost, possibly more (prior experience has shown him they work especially well and especially hazardously in groups)...

He's currently tiptoeing out of the basement to explore the place. He's not exactly an agile figure; at 6'1'' and spastic even at the best of times, James has a tendency to destroy things accidentally. He's no newbie to all of this spooky business, but he's not exactly a veteran either, and so when something down the hall creaks and groans (maybe it's your footstep against old wooden floorboards, or maybe it's the house shifting with a slumbering sigh), the man jerks, elbow striking a vase and sending it careening to the floor. It shatters and he freezes, eyes wide as saucers. Holds in a breath, waiting. Thankfully, the house itself doesn't react — but what will your reaction be?

As he continues exploring, he begins to swallow his nerve and address the problem. After all, this is his line of business now. And if there's a ghost (or several) in this place... he needs to see what he can do to reach them. Help them, if he can. He's still fairly nervous about it (back in his world, he's only just recently started getting to know the ghosts that haunt his own home), but he's wide open and willing, and so he starts calling out to spirits as he explores various rooms. Quietly, voice soft, looking around as he pokes his head in the door to this room and that, adjusting his glasses.
]

Hello? Is anyone there? My name is Dr. James Harvey. I'm an afterlife therapist. I'm here to help you. I'm here for you.

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Feel free to toss something else at me! James could wander just about anywhere, and I'm happy to have him end up bumping into your character wherever they may be. I'm also definitely going to have to get him a ghost pokemon pal once I decide which 👻
imjustaman: (wonder)

Pumpkinfest

[personal profile] imjustaman 2025-10-16 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[A tall man with long silver hair looks intrigued by being flagged down about the drink.]

I haven't heard of this "pumpkin spice latte" before. It's delicious?
drharvey: — 𝒅𝒓𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚 (ʙʟᴇᴅ ᴏᴜᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜᴏᴜᴛ ᴀ ᴛʀᴀᴄᴇ)

[personal profile] drharvey 2025-10-16 10:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[ James gives a bright nod, holding the coffee up for emphasis. ] It is! Very autumn-y. Never had anything like it before.

[ Sure, people might put pumpkin spice in their warm drinks, but this... this is crazy. James gestures towards the booth giving out the lattes. ]

You gotta try one of these.
imjustaman: (sweetsmile)

[personal profile] imjustaman 2025-10-16 10:43 pm (UTC)(link)
I will do that. Right now.

[He gets one and tries it.]

This is incredible. Are there many pumpkin-based foods and drinks here?
drharvey: — 𝒅𝒓𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚 | 𝒅𝒏𝒕 (007)

[personal profile] drharvey 2025-10-16 11:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He eagerly watches the stranger try out the drink, perking up at his reply as though pleased to help introduce someone else to these wonders. James has immediately become a PSL Guy... ]

I've seen a few pumpkin-y things. Juice, bread, cookies, looks like kebabs down there...

[ He peers down the line of stalls for a moment before returning his attention to the man with distinctive silver hair, curious. ]

Do they have anything like this where you're from?

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Arrival

[personal profile] thetombkeeper 2025-10-17 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
[Dr. Harvey will realize someone is standing behind him suddenly. How someone was able to walk up so quietly and with no aura, it's hard to say, but the person standing there is a teenager with mocha colored skin, platinum blonde hair, and piercing but dull lavender eyes surrounded in eyeliner.

The teen eyes him for a moment before speaking, his voice a tad nasaly but friendly sounding all the same and his expression shifts to a pleasant, curious one.

There's something off about him though.]


Everything alright, sir?
drharvey: — 𝒅𝒓𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚 (ɪ ᴡɪʟʟ ʜᴏʟᴅ ᴀs ʟᴏɴɢ ᴀs ʏᴏᴜ ʟɪᴋᴇ)

[personal profile] drharvey 2025-10-17 09:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The awareness is jarring, and James' body reacts before his mind can, instinct kicking in as he jerks to attention and whirls around. For a man who has been quite literally haunted for the past month or two, the teenager might as well be a ghost.

Taking him in, however, James can see that isn't the case — the kid may be distinctive-looking, but he's clearly solid. Alive. Theoretically. (Is everyone in this place technically dead? He hasn't quite worked the details out. Anyway!)
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Oh— hello. Sorry, you're so quiet, you startled me. [ One hand's pressed to his heart and he laughs, bemused and a little unnerved, but friendly as he smiles. ] I just um— Well, I think I'm lost. These streets are kind of crazy, aren't they?
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[personal profile] thetombkeeper 2025-10-18 05:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's good he's so practiced at acting "normal" that the startled reaction he receives just makes Marik blink, even though inside he's quite amused that he was able to scare him like that.]

Sorry for startling you.

[He looks to the streets around them before returning his gaze to the doctor.]

It's a little confusing at first but once you learn the layout of the main roads, it's fairly easy. What are you looking for?
drharvey: — 𝒅𝒓𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚 (ᴛᴇʟʟ ᴍʏ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛs ᴛᴏ ʀᴇsɪɢɴ)

[personal profile] drharvey 2025-10-19 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
Oh no, it's— it's okay. My fault. Little bit jumpy. But I'm glad to bump into someone who knows the deal around here.

[ James adjusts his posture a bit, and casts a glance around the town. It'd be charming if it wasn't all so unexpected, and if the worry for his daughter wasn't a constant pressing thing in his chest. ]

The uh, mayor? Mentioned a tavern with rooms. I guess I'll need one of those to stay in tonight. Just showed up today.

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Haunted house

[personal profile] spaghettimonster 2025-10-18 11:24 am (UTC)(link)
[Well, there's a skeleton here. Standing in one of the bedrooms, hand still holding open a closet door where he's been examining its contents for clues. With the sound he's swiveled to peer Harvey's way, eye sockets widening as he stares.]

You're... here for me?

[This is a surprise on several levels, not least of which that he's been here for a while. Stuck in the basement, then quietly trying to explore - ideally, to eventually leave. The idea that someone else is here, looking for him...? Even his voice is quieter than his usual, in a rough stage whisper, as he concludes:]

Did this house kidnap me... for a surprise therapy session?
drharvey: — 𝒅𝒓𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚 (ʏᴏᴜ ᴄʟᴀɪᴍ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ʏᴏᴜ'ʀᴇ ᴀʟʀɪɢʜᴛ)

[personal profile] drharvey 2025-10-18 04:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oh! That sure is a skeleton!

Admittedly not what he was expecting to bump into, and there's a wide, startled blink as James jerks back for a moment in a sort of shocked bemusement, shoulder hitting the wall.
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Oh....... hello.

[ He gives a nervous, lopsided grin. Ghosts are one thing. Talking skeletons are a whole new ballgame. But something the skeleton says stands out like a sore thumb, and the man tilts his head a bit. Kidnapped... ]

You mean you don't live here in this house...? Uh.. full time?

[ That would have been his assumption... ]
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spaghettimonster: (WHY DOES SOMEONE AS GREAT AS ME...)

[personal profile] spaghettimonster 2025-10-18 07:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[A slight tension releases as it's clear - this is mistaken identity! Whoever this surprise therapist is for, it's not Papyrus. He can breathe a little easier.]

Oh, no. They assigned me one of those townhouses, I don't live here.

[This, Papyrus says in a continuing stage whisper, but pitching his voice a little more pointedly as he squints at their surroundings. Like he doesn't just expect the walls are listening, but half hopes they are - so that they'll hear his complaint.]

At least, I didn't before today. Who knows what the future holds...
drharvey: — 𝒅𝒓𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚 (ɪ ᴍᴀʏ ᴡᴀᴛᴄʜ ʏᴏᴜ ɢᴏ)

[personal profile] drharvey 2025-10-19 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
[ So the skeleton is... a townsperson??


You know, actually.... this might as well happen.

Still disoriented but at least somewhat less so than he once would have been prior to becoming directly involved with The Supernatural himself, James adjusts himself, though his back stays pressed to the wall. Just a little.
]

Well, maybe I can uh, help you find your way out. If you'd like.

[ He may be nervous, but he's not going to let that stop him from offering to help a lost soul in need! ]

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haunted house. 👋

[personal profile] bewaker 2025-10-19 03:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Without warning, a black cat darts out of a corner to stalk after the man and observe him as he slips through a few rooms. Mercifully, he speaks up rather than continue with the hunt. His occupation serves him little but maybe, just maybe, this human will be better company than the last one he accompanied. ]

I am very much among the living, Dr. Harvey, so your services are not meant for me.

[ Sizing up the man, his eyes narrow slightly. Maybe being stuck in the body of a cat for a few centuries has made him ornery when it comes to humans, but this one seems vaguely out of sorts. With a sigh, he walks over and comes to rest at his feet. ]

Yes, I can talk and no, I am not part of the decor. Are ghosts typically receptive to you? Even after you have broken their vases.

[ For a cat, he manages to look awfully thoughtful. ]
drharvey: — 𝒅𝒓𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚 (ʟᴇᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀᴛᴇʀ ʟᴇᴀᴅ ᴜs ʜᴏᴍᴇ)

90's Halloween Comfort Characters UNITE... they'll be too powerful together...

[personal profile] drharvey 2025-10-19 10:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Hey......... there's a talking cat in the haunted house.

(Of course there is. Why wouldn't there be a talking cat in the haunted house?)

To his credit, James doesn't scream. Staring down at the forthcoming feline, eyes wide, body frozen in place, all he can do when asked a question is answer.
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Fairly— fairly receptive. [ He clears his throat, tries words again. ] In my experience, if they don't want to be found, there's definitely no finding them.

[ Blink. The cat saw him break the vase. This is actually kind of embarrassing, and he feels mildly judged for it. ]

I just hope none of them had an emotional attachment to that thing or, uh, you and I may be in trouble. [ He gives a lopsided, awkward grin. ]
noquestions: (pic#17030932)

pumpkinfest because she also predates the PSL lmao

[personal profile] noquestions 2025-10-19 06:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[Perhaps the oddest thing about all of this is that nothing particularly odd has happened since she's been here. Joyce would like to be optimistic, but she's seen too much in too little time to completely avoid the skepticism leaking back in.

Either way, she's absolutely not prepared for the sweater guy she's walking past to suddenly turn and address her with the same energy she's used to enduring when Will gets lost on a tangent about dungeons and dragons.]


I don't think so... Does it taste like the pie?
drharvey: — 𝒅𝒓𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚 (ɪ ʜᴀᴅ ᴛʜᴇ sᴛʀᴀɴɢᴇsᴛ ꜰᴇᴇʟɪɴɢ)

🤝 discovering the wonders of PSL....

[personal profile] drharvey 2025-10-19 10:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[ James takes a very earnest moment to think about it, mouth tugging thoughtfully to the side as he eyes the drink. ]

You know... okay, not really, now that I think about it. I mean, there's a definite pumpkin taste, but it's not... not comparable to pie. [ He takes another experimental sip and then gives a nod of affirmation. ]

I guess nothing can really compare to the wonders of pie.... but it's still pretty good! Look at this, I think it has cinnamon or something on top— [ And he's going to lean right in to show the poor woman his pumpkin spice latte up close, as though this is something incredible to discover. ]
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noquestions: (pic#17030992)

beautiful tbh

[personal profile] noquestions 2025-10-20 06:26 am (UTC)(link)
[As the only basis for comparison Joyce actually has is the the pumpkin pie recipe that she's somehow managed to master (and improve) over the years, listening to his admittedly enthusiastic analysis of the vaguely pumpkin-colored drink is not as helpful as it could be.] Okay...

[But he was willing to humor the question, and she's at least grateful for that. And maybe he doesn't have to lean in quite that much to let her see the top of the drink, but he seems harmless enough.] That sounds promising. I like cinnamon. How's the nutmeg?

[Is this man even going to know what nutmeg is? It could honestly go either way.]
drharvey: — 𝒅𝒓𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚 (ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ᴛᴏᴏ ᴅᴇᴇᴘ ꜰᴏʀ ᴡᴏʀᴅs)

[personal profile] drharvey 2025-10-20 01:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[ James does indeed know what nutmeg is (by virtue of basic knowledge, that is, no hands-on pie-making experience of his own here), but he hadn't considered it being in or on this extremely fancy, novelty drink. The man leans back and peers down at the variety of brown spices on top of the whipped cream layering. ]

You think there's— is there nutmeg on here, too?

[ His brows shoot up, looking both impressed and also stunned at the possibility. ]

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town hall.

[personal profile] abhorrently 2025-10-25 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
[apart from the immediate rundown that every new resident gets upon arrival to the town, Town Hall generally offers itself as a place to get some answers for the curious. it's Fever's turn to be working in the front, filing some reports - how strange, to think that she's gotten to see these forms twice now, with another autumn come around. still not an old hand at this, but hardly capable of calling herself new. sipping at a still warm cup of tea, it takes her further and further from the work she's supposed to be doing, letting her thoughts wander.

daydreaming about time though will have to wait. someone's come in, and that means those thoughts are being yanked right back into place. she straightens up to greet them, setting down the tea and reminding herself to smile.]


Oh, welcome. How can I help you?

[does she know him? she doesn't think so, though she knows she doesn't know every soul on the island.]
drharvey: — 𝒅𝒓𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚 (pic#18117032)

[personal profile] drharvey 2025-10-26 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ It's a few days into James' arrival, and he's gotten the run-down enough that he's not wandering the place with all the energy of a newborn fawn — ...well, a little bit less so, at least. He's managed to make more sense of his map, though he does still get turned around on his way to Town Hall, and by the time he stumbles through the front door into the place, he's looking pretty ruffled. Hair tousled, glasses slightly crooked, one sleeve of his sweater (first order of business was buying something to stave off the chill, and of course he opted for the closest thing to his Dad Cardigans that he could possibly find) hanging off his shoulder.

The man fidgets to adjust himself as he meanders up to the front desk, one hand lifting to correct his glasses and then coax his sleeve back up where it belongs.
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Good morning. [ He's cheerful, if anything, sending the woman a lopsided smile. ] I was wondering if I might be able to speak with the mayor again, or— well, maybe you could help me. She, ah, mentioned work opportunities here? What's the application procedure like? Unfortunately, I don't have my résumé on me right now, so. [ He grins playfully, giving his pockets a pat. No résumé on hand, no anything on hand (except that possibly cursed stone he was given) in the strange new spooky world where he now lives. This is fine. ]
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[personal profile] abhorrently 2025-10-26 03:20 am (UTC)(link)
[red eyes light up - oh, okay. this is far more interesting than dealing with bookkeeping, and she's ready for it. that means he's new then, and she casually pushes the original reports off to the side.]

Mayor Poe's busy right now, but I can definitely help you with that, as well as other questions. And tea, if you like.

[she rises, gesturing that he can take a seat in one of the chairs they have while she gathers the right papers and such.]

And the good news is that the procedure's painless. What is it that you do? Or what do you want to do here?

[since some people come in without any easy way to transfer their skills, or would rather attempt something they never had the chance to.]

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Arrival

[personal profile] substitutiarylocomotion 2025-10-27 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)

Having stepped-out of the Arcanium to do a job in town, Wizard has only just returned to the storefront when he sees the clearly distressed man. Though he doesn't have the look of a local, it's often hard for him to tell who hails from where with the sheer variety of cultures the different castaways hail from. Wherever he's from, something is clearly upsetting him. Keys still in the door, Sylus turns towards the wide-eyed wanderer.]


"Are you lost? You look as if the day is disagreeing with you."
drharvey: — 𝒅𝒓𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚 (ɪ ᴡɪʟʟ ʜᴏʟᴅ ᴀs ʟᴏɴɢ ᴀs ʏᴏᴜ ʟɪᴋᴇ)

[personal profile] drharvey 2025-10-28 02:26 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh— Hi! Yes, maybe you can help me."

James hones in on the stranger, who clearly lives in this place, given he's got his keys in the nearby shop door.

"They uh, gave me a map but I seem to have... misplaced it? Oh, geez. I think I set it down back that-a-way." He glances quickly over his shoulder at one of the winding roads he just came from, before looking back to the other man with a hapless grin and all the energy of an absent-minded professor.

"I guess I'd lose my head if it wasn't attached!"

...Please help him.
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[Wizard turns the key and opens the door a crack, keeping his vision on the man while he does so to avoid giving the impression that he's being dismissive.]

"A map? That's something from the welcome package, so does that mean you're a new arrival?"

[Not fully waiting for an answer, he pushes the door open and steps inside the threshold before stepping aside and beckoning his new acquaintance in.]

"Either way, I've got better maps than what they give out anyways. You better come inside and I'll get you sorted-out."

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