tag:dreamwidth.org,2011-12-27:1281819Anemoi RPGAnemoi RPGAnemoi RPG2011-12-05T22:03:00Ztag:dreamwidth.org,2011-12-27:1281819:45265http://stiffened.livejournal.com/oo2 [voice]2011-12-05T22:03:00Z2011-12-05T22:03:00Zpublic52Posted by: <span lj:user='stiffened.livejournal.com' style='white-space: nowrap;' class='ljuser'><a href='https://www.dreamwidth.org/profile?userid=1364568&t=I'><img src='https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/openid.png' alt='[identity profile] ' width='16' height='16' style='vertical-align: text-bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://stiffened.livejournal.com/' rel='nofollow'><b>stiffened.livejournal.com</b></a></span><br /><br /><small>[This is <i>meant</i> for Hiroshi; however, Yoshika has a moment of forgetfulness and accidentally makes it public, so everyone can hear what she's saying.]</small><br /><br />I just remembered something! You were right, I really am dead after all! Someone revived me so I could protect something.<br /><br /><small>[She doesn't remember who that someone is or what that something is, though.]</small><br /><br /><small>[ooc: 1% spent on her revival as a jiang-shi.]</small><br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=anemoi&ditemid=45265" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2011-12-27:1281819:43464http://inworldly.livejournal.com/first: video2011-11-30T17:41:00Z2011-11-30T17:41:00Zpublic62Posted by: <span lj:user='inworldly.livejournal.com' style='white-space: nowrap;' class='ljuser'><a href='https://www.dreamwidth.org/profile?userid=1364561&t=I'><img src='https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/openid.png' alt='[identity profile] ' width='16' height='16' style='vertical-align: text-bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://inworldly.livejournal.com/' rel='nofollow'><b>inworldly.livejournal.com</b></a></span><br /><br />There is a specific part of the brain that stores memories. <small>[ He doesn't even bother -- he just rolls right into it, hands in his lap, legs crossed, a smile on his face. ]</small><br /><br /> The limbic system is... about -- <small>[ He taps the not-quite-top of his head with a grin. ]</small> here. Well, around here. It's a set of brain structures including the hippocampus, amygdala, anterior thalamic nuclei, septum, limbic cortex and fornix, which support a variety of functions including emotion, behavior, long term memory, and olfaction. By now, I'm sure most of us are familiar with amnesia. It's a condition in which one's memory is lost. <small>[ He makes a gesture with his hand, flicking it, then joining his hands together again and placing his elbows on the table. ]</small><br /><br />The causes of amnesia can be split up into different categories. Supposedly, they can be any condition that interferes with the functions of this particular system. <small>[ He pauses, smile never faltering. ]</small> For example, <i>mental disorders</i>, <i>post-traumatic stress</i>, and <i>defense mechanisms</i>. <small>[ Another pause. Just to let that sink in. Then, he leans back, unlinking his hands. He holds up a hand -- two fingers out. ]</small><br /><br />There are, in fact, two different kinds of amnesia. <small>[ One finger goes down. ]</small> Antereograde amnesia, and... <small>[ The other raises once again. ]</small> retrograde amnesia. <small>[ He gestures with that same hand. The guy is practically talking with his hands. ]</small> Retrograde amnesia is the loss of pre-existing memories to conscious recollection, beyond an ordinary degree of forgetfulness. Think of it like a full tea pot. The liquid can be poured into a cup, essentially removing the tea. However, the tea can be replaced. Though, it isn't generally seen as good manners to pour tea back into a tea pot. <small>[ He chuckles. ]</small><br /><br /><i>Memories</i> can be categorized as well... procedural memory can be automated skills, where as more personal memories like your name, or a specific episode that occurred to you, those are classified as declarative memory. Only one is generally affected. Let's say a man forgets things like his name, address, family, who he is, where he's been in his life, and everything that's ever happened in his life that has made him into the person he presently is. However, he learned piano at some point in his life. The time at which he learned this skill isn't really important. He learned it, that's what matters. He doesn't forget how to play piano. In fact, he plays just as well as he had <i>without</i> his amnesia. Personal details are declarative memories. Something like being able to play an instrument is a learned skill, so it falls under procedural memories. The tea that was poured into the cup was his declarative memories, so to speak.<br /><br />As I said, there are a lot of causes for amnesia. Stress, trauma, mental disorders... <small>[ his words linger for a moment. ]</small> Well, the possibilities are endless. I can't help but wonder... if I'm forgetting all these things in response to something else.<br /><br />... Sorry, I was just kidding.<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=anemoi&ditemid=43464" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2011-12-27:1281819:40458http://has-a-blog.livejournal.com/Knight of Time2011-11-19T22:32:00Z2011-11-19T22:32:00Zpublic105Posted by: <span lj:user='has-a-blog.livejournal.com' style='white-space: nowrap;' class='ljuser'><a href='https://www.dreamwidth.org/profile?userid=1306313&t=I'><img src='https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/openid.png' alt='[identity profile] ' width='16' height='16' style='vertical-align: text-bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://has-a-blog.livejournal.com/' rel='nofollow'><b>has-a-blog.livejournal.com</b></a></span><br /><br />[Dave went ahead and spent the anemoi he got from the turtle king, but didn't share what he remembered. Whatever it was, it's left him awfully busy, as you swear you're seeing Dave <i>everywhere</i>. It seems like there would have to be at least four or five of him around to do everything he's doing. Shirou, Rin and Vriska may actually remember seeing a second Dave briefly appear to cover the main Dave while they were out anemoi hunting.<br /><br />Regardless, Dave just ran into you and is looking confused.]<br /><br />Shit, is this the first time I've run into you today?<br /><br /><small>[1% spent on how to time travel. 1% spent on how the Alpha Timeline and Offshoot Timelines work. 1% remaining.]</small><br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=anemoi&ditemid=40458" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2011-12-27:1281819:39751http://stiffened.livejournal.com/oo1 [voice]2011-11-17T22:27:00Z2011-11-17T22:27:00Zpublic52Posted by: <span lj:user='stiffened.livejournal.com' style='white-space: nowrap;' class='ljuser'><a href='https://www.dreamwidth.org/profile?userid=1364568&t=I'><img src='https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/openid.png' alt='[identity profile] ' width='16' height='16' style='vertical-align: text-bottom; border: 0; padding-right: 1px;' /></a><a href='http://stiffened.livejournal.com/' rel='nofollow'><b>stiffened.livejournal.com</b></a></span><br /><br /><small>[Normally, Yoshika would be introducing herself. Introductions are always a good idea, after all, especially if you're going to be living with a bunch of strangers!<br /><br />But as it turns out, there's a slightly more pressing matter at hand...]</small><br /><br />I CAN'T MOVE MY ARMS!<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=anemoi&ditemid=39751" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments