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Cisco Ramon ([personal profile] franciscoramon) wrote in [community profile] riverviewlogs2017-08-10 08:17 am

[open] cancel your reservations

who: cisco + anyone!
what: catch-all, amnesia event
when: august
where: anywhere; if you want a starter, please hit me up!
warnings: discussion of murder, use of alcohol to cope, will add more as needed

i. pre-amnesia (august 5-10)

[ Cisco knows that he is probably opening himself up to a world of headaches and unnecessary trouble, but there have been plenty of new arrivals, and more and more he is noticing that people who show up from non-technologically advanced worlds simply have no support system to really teach them all the cool things they can do even with their phones, not to mention other machines and devices. So, one day when there's a lull between projects for the RPD and other emergency services, he goes to a print shop and has flyers made:

TECHNOLOGICAL CULTURE SHOCK??? NEED LESSONS ON HOW TO USE YOUR PHONE, LAPTOP, OR OTHER ELECTRONIC GADGET??? STOP BY THE ADDRESS BELOW FOR A FREE INFORMAL LESSON!!!

Normally it's the kind of announcement he would make over the network, but what if someone is really struggling and can't even get on there? No, flyers seem like the way to go for this crowd. Cisco adds some fine print at the bottom, below the address for his workshop, but all it says is:

*NO HIDDEN AGENDA JUST A HELPFUL DUDE WANTING TO SHARE THE WONDERS OF TECHNOLOGY, LESSONS ARE FREE BUT TRIBUTE PAID IN CANDY IS ALWAYS ACCEPTED]


ii. amnesia (august 12-19)

[ The changes in Cisco are not, at first, as obvious as they may be in other people. He remembers Riverview, and everyone he has met here, and all the details of his life in this place. He remembers his name, all the movies and video games that he loves, all the technical skills and scientific know-how necessary for his job. He even remembers most stuff about his own past - that he worked at S.T.A.R. Labs, that he's a member of Team Flash and friend to Barry Allen. That he is a metahuman, with various abilities tied to manipulating multidimensional energy.

The only thing that has been carved away from his memory is, in fact, Eobard Thawne. Cisco doesn't remember his mentor's betrayal, or being murdered, or the circumstances that surrounded him discovering his powers. All of the shame and dread he's been carrying about his powers, because of Eobard and the things he'd said and done, has just vanished. In addition, Cisco's trauma over that whole experience is, for the moment, covered over. To anyone who knows him even a little he will seem inexplicably younger. Quicker to smile and laugh, volumes more trusting, and also a lot more inclined to talk about some guy named Dr. Wells in a positive, even devoted manner.

Cisco will spend this week doing what he usually does - working at his workshop (still offering those lessons), trying out new restaurants, shopping for graphic tees and games and movies, exploring the safe parts of the city a little - but with an extra spring in his step. If you've wanted your character to find out about him being a metahuman, now would be a good time for it! ]


iii. post-amnesia (august 20-31)

[ The not-remembering? Had been good. But when that's done, and all of Cisco's memories are restored to him, the transition is... rough. Putting it mildly. Back when all of it had happened, there had been so much going on - one life-or-death situation after the other - that he hadn't had time to linger too much on how he was changing, being shaped into an older, sadder, more broken version of himself.

Now, though, there is no big crisis, no distraction to divert his attention. One minute he is the old, sunny Cisco - the one he still thinks of as the person he was supposed to be - and the next, it all comes rushing back. The contrast is stark, and it's kind of fucking him up a little. Or, rather, a lot.

He goes back to having nightmares almost as often as he did in those first weeks after his death, which means he isn't getting a whole lot of sleep, and it shows in the dark circles under his eyes. Cisco withdraws somewhat - not enough to worry that he's abandoning anyone, but he takes longer to answer texts, doesn't reach out to people first, doesn't go out and about in the evenings. He is quieter, with considerably more strain behind his smiles. He throws himself into his work, staying in his workshop long hours, sometimes falling asleep there, for a few fitful hours. When he can't work any more, he spends a little more time than he should in some nearby bars, drinking a little more than he ought to, trying not to think about the person he is now compared to the person he was the week before. ]


iv. misc

[ Come plot something! ]
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[personal profile] ohhmrburnsides 2017-08-14 01:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[Absolutely enamored with the furball, Magnus laughs, and lets Shadow climb a little ways on his own before scooping him up and pulling him to his shoulder to give him a lil' head scruffle. He still maintains conversation with Cisco, but his focus is divided. Can you blame him, though? He's got a kitten climbing on him.]

It is super weird. But I'm good! I'm making friends... Even if some of them claim to have an extensive history with me and I don't know whether or not I should believe them, at least they seem nice.

[Alas, he has to get to work, so he sets Shadow down on the floor.]

Did you have any thoughts about this bookshelf before I start, or should I just wing it?
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[personal profile] ohhmrburnsides 2017-08-15 12:54 am (UTC)(link)
[Well... Yeah, a little awkward, but not terribly. Magnus does pause for like, a second, but waves off the Weird Vibes quickly.]

Yeah, that's who I'm talking about. I mean, he seems, y'know, nice. I think I trust him.

[He's being totally genuine here. His tone kind of acknowledges that in the back of his mind, he knows Taako could be lying, but he's more or less decided to give Taako the benefit of the doubt.]

Plus, you just put in a good word for him, so he's totally cool in my book.

[He shoots a smile at Cisco, then turns his attention to the general bookshelf area and starts measuring.]

I like this bookshelf concept! I might have to make one for myself. There's not a lot of space for personal stuff in communal housing.
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[personal profile] ohhmrburnsides 2017-08-16 03:48 am (UTC)(link)
[Magnus pulls out a retractable tape measure (which he had never seen before he started his job at Riverview Contracting and HOW AMAZING IS THIS THING!!!!) and starts doin' his thing. He continues his conversation as he works.]

I actually kinda like communal housing! I'm super extroverted, so it's nice being around people. But I know it's not for everybody.

[When he's done, he jots down some measurements in a notepad, then turns back to Cisco.]

I've been to the beach, but nowhere else, really. I've heard rumors about an animal shelter where I can play with as many dogs as I want to, but I haven't made it around there yet...
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[personal profile] ohhmrburnsides 2017-08-19 03:09 am (UTC)(link)
[Magnus reacts to Cisco's sleeping issues with sympathy rather than judgment.]

So I guess it's good for you, having your own space, huh? That's good!

[Not super tactful, but very genuine. He hopes it comes across.]

Hey, anywhere that I can see animals is a good time for me! Does the zoo have bears? ...Are bears a thing? I still don't really know what animals exist in this universe.
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[personal profile] ohhmrburnsides 2017-08-20 04:21 am (UTC)(link)
If you do think you need some soundproofing, I could probably hook you up with that, too.

[ Magnus is actually very excited at the possibility of going to the zoo sooner rather than later! And, also, to hang out with Cisco. The enthusiasm is catching. ]

I'd love to! I haven't had a good bear sighting since I've been here and it's a cryin' shame, honestly. And I think I need to learn more about this place and its animals, anyway.

[ Suddenly, his eyes light up at a thought that pops into his head. ] I bet this place has super cool bears that I haven't seen before! Oh my gosh, we gotta go like, right now.
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[personal profile] ohhmrburnsides 2017-08-21 08:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[He can tell there's some pain involved for Cisco here, having to deal with night terrors. He wants to be as helpful as he can to his new friend.]

Yeah, totally! ... I have no clue how expensive the setup would be to make the room completely soundproof, but we could at least get some dampeners in here. I can talk to the higher-ups at work and see what we have in stock if you want me to.

[He follows Cisco out into the town and laughs at his quip about bears.] I mean, you think the streets are safe. But you gotta be prepared for an attack at any time, dude.

Uh... [He considers the question: does Magnus actually dislike any animals?] ...Nope! No, animals are all good in my book. I mean some of them are conjured up by like... by conjuration magic, but those aren't real animals, you know what I mean?
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[personal profile] ohhmrburnsides 2017-08-23 12:53 am (UTC)(link)
[Magnus laughs when he realizes what Cisco is doing, peering around the corner as he does, and plays along.]

That's exactly what I mean! You learn fast, buddy.

[However, when Cisco brings up his list of unsavory animals... Magnus's face goes stony.]

Mosquitos aren't animals.

[He's joking.

Maybe.

...He laughs again so Cisco knows it's a joke.]
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[personal profile] ohhmrburnsides 2017-08-23 01:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[No matter how many times he's told by someone that they know more than he does, it's still weird. But Magnus isn't really surprised that Taako would've talked about him. He's not really upset by it.]

No worries, man. You can make it up to me by telling me about this Earth thing.

Wait—you guys don't have dwarves and elves? Or magic?
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[personal profile] ohhmrburnsides 2017-08-24 02:20 am (UTC)(link)
Interesting. Very interesting.

[He's nodding along as if he's taking mental notes, as if this Earth is a college course he's taking.]

You'll have to explain to me what a particle accelerator is.

[Soon enough, they come upon the front gate to the zoo, and this is much more interesting to him than science could ever be.]

... Later. First we gotta see the bears!
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[personal profile] ohhmrburnsides 2017-08-27 12:59 am (UTC)(link)
[On their way over, Magnus stops at least for a second at most of the enclosures they pass. When Cisco points out the bears, Magnus is distracted (but not far behind), waving his fingers happily at some monkeys.]

Oh—Right, right. The bears, totally.

[He catches up with Cisco and looks ahead. His face lights up when he sees the bears.]

Oh, boy, do I!

[He makes a run for them, but not so fast that he's leaving Cisco behind. A jog. When he reaches the grizzly bear enclosure, he leans into the fence excitedly.]

Yup, these are just about like the bears I have at home. [He's not disappointed to see that they're similar—rather, he's just happy to be lookin' at some bears.]
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[personal profile] ohhmrburnsides 2017-08-30 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
[The shock of Cisco's fall catches him so off-guard that Magnus can't reach out to grab him in time. Instead, he watches on, helplessly, from the spot where Cisco fell.]

Shit! Cisco, you okay?

[Frantically, he looks around for an employee or something of that nature.] Don't worry, I'll find someone who... [...but looking for more than 5 seconds becomes too long a wait, and Magnus rolls his eyes. Asking for help is useless.]

Screw it. Look out below!

[...And he starts scaling the wall until he's at a safe enough distance to jump down to Cisco, then extends a hand to help him back to his feet.]

You okay, buddy?
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[personal profile] ohhmrburnsides 2017-08-30 01:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Hey, don't worry about me. I'm cool.

[He places his hands on Cisco's shoulders to steady him. And also because it makes him feel cool.]

We're gonna get out of this.

[He gives Cisco a smile in reassurance. ... And then when he realizes he has no clue what he's doing, his smile kind of wavers. Only kind of, though. He glances around the cage in search of an exit, paying no mind to the bears. Like, whatever, there are bears there. Oh well. He then turns around to take another look at the broken fence.]

Do you think you could reach the ledge if I give you a boost?

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