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[iscrewtothink]

[So it's the beginning of the Halloween season in Camp~ this can only mean one thing...

There is a box of whistles sitting innocently on a table. Behind said table is a mad scientist, straddling his newish rolly chair and idly twisting his screw and smoking]

((rape whistles for those who want them! sadistic mad scientist for whoever wants

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[aerospacecowboy]

[stopping by to peruse the assortment]

What've we got here?

[iscrewtothink]

It seems to be the case. The Julian Calendar hasn't been used in quite some time in my world, as I understand it.

[aerospacecowboy]

Interestin'. Someone told me once that our months had pagan names a long time ago, but the Church got rid of 'em and had everyone use the, uh, Julian ones instead.

[iscrewtothink]

That would be the short of it, yes. And then some time afterward, a Pope by the name of Gregory changed the months again. Which were the months I listed myself--the Gregorian Calendar.

[aerospacecowboy]

Don't remember a Pope by that name. But like I said, I ain't studied it much.

Any rate, this October of yours, December of mine; what makes it so dangerous?

[iscrewtothink]

There is a holiday--All Hallow's Eve, also known as Halloween. It's said to be a night of trickery and when the spirits are at their most restless. It's the last day of this month of October, and in a place like this with the undead walking among us, as well as our own campers and counselors being of the dead... it's only natural the month itself would be dangerous. Camp especially loves to torment its population during this month, with a climax at the end of it.

[aerospacecowboy]

I see... Well, if ever there was such a festival in my world, m'sure the Church woulda banned it too, so I ain't surprised I ain't heard of it. But it makes as much sense as anything. Thanks for the explanation, sir.

[takeme2urpants]

Are you unfamiliar with these as well, my friend?

[aerospacecowboy]

'Fraid I have to confess I am, Admiral. [picking one up and examining it] Looks like some kinda whistle to me, but... I'm at a loss t'tell you what good it'd do to defend against... well, whatever it's meant for.

[takeme2urpants]

Perhaps it is meant to alert others in the general area of a malignant individual or individuals? I am aquainted with infrared signal flares in this case, but I suppose these would also suffice...

[aerospacecowboy]

Oh, yeah, like a call for help. Sure, that makes sense... wonder what they're meant to protect against, though.

[takeme2urpants]

...Have you not heard? October is rather a frightful time, in this place.

[aerospacecowboy]

I keep hearin' that, but I don't understand what exactly makes it so bad.

[takeme2urpants]

[...GIVES YOU ONE]

In this place, where one can be forced to feel against one's will, and hideous transformations are common, do you not think it best to assume the worst?

[aerospacecowboy]

[takes]

Fair enough, but I thought those things were a danger all through the year. Is the danger worse now?

[takeme2urpants]

So I have gathered. While most dangers here are short-lived, I fear there might be lasting damage done now.

Have you seen my Captain?