[WORLD TWO | INTRO LOG]

[spellbindmods]

Who: All coven members
Where: In and around the new world’s apartment building where the coven is staying
When: Day (the calendar isn’t syncing for me hELP)
Open/Closed: Open to All

You’re in a room. It’s pretty bright — blindingly so, even. There’s something very stark and very clean about the place, and also the person you’re sitting in front of. You’re sitting? You’re sitting. There’s also a pane of very powerful plexiglass separating you from the uniform-clad person who is now speaking to you. It’s impossible to transcribe what they say verbatim, but here’s the gist of it: - You’re being welcomed to a city called Shehui. Depending on who you are, the level of technology may be light years ahead of you or child’s play. - There’s a very strict policy about magic. While there are measures put in place to prevent magic from happening, this is still something that they reiterate over and over. They don’t want to take chances. - Crime is also frowned upon. Small infractions will result in credit deductions, while major crimes will get you banned. Antisocial behavior is also looked down upon. You’re locked in the city for your initial eight weeks. You can leave afterwards, but trying to break out of the city or cause social unrest will result in monitoring and a potential ban. - This city is supposed to be somewhat relaxing. Is it a free pleasure cruise? No. Is it a self-contained society that runs on community and indulgence? Yes. - You’re being given an allotment of credits in order to stay in the city, which is what the economy there runs on. This goes on for quite some time. - You’re being moved to a housing location. Despite the slotted speaker in the middle of the plexiglass, the only time you have a chance to ask questions is when a small slit opens in the bottom and a package is slid towards you. - What’s in the package? There’s a credit card-like apparatus that has apparently taken a picture of you. It contains a place to write your name, an identification number and barcode. It also has a thin strip near the top that has scrolling script floating by. It states “WELCOME TO SHEHUI. YOUR ID WILL UPDATE WITH COMMUNITY NOTICES AND PERSONAL PINGS FOR JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES RELATED TO YOUR INTEREST.” It’s a lot to take in, but that’s the long and short of it. Have questions? The person will reiterate a few times that there are information desks around the city. That’s all for now…now you’ll be traveling to your next destination: your new home. The floor slowly lowers as if you’ve been in an elevator the whole time. It connects to several other glass containers, much like your own, all suddenly clanking together in a chain. After a short wait, the chain begins to move — quickly. Faster, maybe, than you’ve ever gone before. It’s hard to even make out the scenery when you’re zipping past everything so quickly. Where does this trip lead you? The ground floor of your new apartment building. The plexiglass cases open up and you’re in a hotel lobby. There’s a flashing board on the wall — NEW ARRIVALS, COME HERE. A ▢ So now’s the time to get settled into your new digs. Your name is on the board, and there’s a promise that your things — which, by the way, were mysteriously taken — will be located in your room. No need to fight over bedrooms; those also hold name placards that are digitally installed. Maybe everyone else is already there. Maybe you’re the first person there and need to find a way to stake your claim on the fridge or a bathroom. B ▢ Maybe you don’t want to fuck with anybody right now and are busy exploring the apartment building. You may encounter some aliens, some strangers, some ice machines. There IS that floor that’s nothing but recreational stations. If you’re overwhelmed, the garden is a good place to start. The sport court is pretty empty right now, if you want to have any regrouping meetings.

The apartment building is locked up tight for three hours in order to let new arrivals get their bearings. After that, the ground floor lobby doors open into the city of Shehui. There’s a lot to take in, but let’s cover the biggest bases: C ▢ Right outside this communal apartment building is a large, digital job board. The list of available jobs and credit opportunities are constantly flashing by. Want to pick one out? Just hold up that ID card you were given and the instructions and location will be sent to the ID’s text scroller. D ▢ You’ve got 500 credits to blow on clothes, food, strippers…whatever you’d like? Right next to the apartment complex are tons of local businesses, from bistros to outlet malls. A movie theater, an arcade, a video game store…and the best thing about Shehui? Most everything is dirt cheap. Where are you shopping? What are you buying? Enquiring minds would like to know! E ▢ Right next to the shopping area is a wooded park. It’s akin to a nature trail that’s similar to Yellowstone in scenery and topography. If you’re more comfortable someplace less…tech or modern…then this may be exactly where you’d like to be. F ▢ Wildcard! How will your character interact with this new and unusual world?

Comments

[oceanaria]

( A: floor four, room two )
[ Riko's name was on the board. There's also a digital placard just to the entrance...and yet she's standing in front of the apartment, not sure whether she should come in or not. ]

Maybe I should wait for everybody to get here...

[ It's probably alright to go inside, but she's still going to wallflower instead. ]

( D-1 )
[ The city scenery is much more familiar to Riko than the wildlife of the island hub so it's natural (ha) that her mood improves upon seeing a busy street with various shops. Clothes shops, a movie theater, a bookstore...

A bookstore. That's where she ends up. To be more accurate, she's hovering near the romance genre shelf. Because of reasons, of course. What's the book in her hand, though? The cover certainly features two girls holding hands together.

The moment Riko realizes that someone's watching her, she'll put it away and start panicking. ]

I just thought that the cover is really cute, okay?! I really like the art style! I didn't even start reading!

[ Yeah, sure. ]

( E )
[ As much as Riko enjoys being in the middle of a city again, she needs to distance herself from all of it, even if just for a while and the wooded park seems to be a perfect place. It's not that only reason she's here, however. On her way to the park, she passed nearby an art supplies shop. Truly excited that she's finally able to obtain some colored pencils and a sketchbook, Riko bought them...forgetting that most of the things she draww become real thanks to her magic.

Sitting on one of the benches, Riko sighs every few minutes. ]

Magic is prohibited here, right...?

( Wildcard )
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[soulcomet]

[curiosity piqued by the sketchbook over here.]

I think so ... I still want to know why, though.

[oceanaria]

Maybe it's considered something really weird and unnatural here? I'm not sure.

[ It's just a wild guess, nothing more, nothing less. ]

I don't mind being the plain high school girl again, actually. It's just...I can't draw anything I'd like because of that no magic rule.

[ That's why the first sketch takes a form of a cat. Last time she drew it it didn't come to life, so it should be safe this time, too. ]

[soulcomet]

[oh ... oh no, this is a tragedy, and Madoka seems genuinely upset. she loves to draw.]

That's not fair at all ... I wish we could convince them there's nothing weird or unnatural about magic.

Um. That's a really cute cat, though.

[oceanaria]

Oh, is magic a thing in your world? [ She can't believe she said this. The concept of other worlds was something she wasn't quite aware some time ago, but now... ] It belongs to the world of fairy tales in mine, so I think I can understand why they're skeptical.

[ Riko smiles sheepishly at the compliment, it's really appreciated. ]

Do you like drawing too?

[soulcomet]

I do! I'm sure we can think of a way that you can draw without having to use your magic. [ever the optimist, over here. the gears are already turning.]

Not very many people back home can use magic, so it's just fairy tales for most people there, too.

I guess ... I'm so used to having it, and to everybody in the coven having it, that I forgot what it was like not to.

[oceanaria]

I'm not really good at controlling it. Actually, I don't even know if I can control it. I'm kind of new to this kind of thing...

[ Chuckling nervously, Riko puts the sketchbook away. ]

How is it like? When magic exists in your world?

d-1

[talim]

[ jude feels just a little bit terrible for startling her, and he gives her a smile that he hopes is reassuring. he caught a glimpse of the cover of the book, and he doesn't quite understand her embarrassment, but then, he still doesn't quite understand riko herself. ]

What are you so worked up about? Reading is nothing to be ashamed of no matter what genre it is.

[oceanaria]

[ Does even Riko understand Riko, that is the question. While her first impulse was to put the book away, she reaches for it again, rather shyly. ]

Do you really think so? [ Her eyes narrow. ] Even if there's a kabedon here and there?

[ AH. She fell for it. She totally said it. It's all over now. ]

[talim]

A... kabedon?

[ you've lost him. ]

[oceanaria]

[ Jude is pure and Riko now has a proof of it. ]

You don't know it? Thank god...

[ She can still save her face!! Probably. ]

[talim]

But now I'm really curious.

[ he tries to peer at the book she's still hiding. ]

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[lalliho]

[Lalli's just gonna...stare some more... That was quite the reaction. He shrugs after a while, though.]

I didn't finish reading the title anyway, I don't know what it is.

[oceanaria]

You didn't? I mean...if you say so, then of course you didn't!

[ What kind of a response is that... ]

It's not even that good, really. Maybe save for chapter three...

[ And one, two, four, five, and so on. ]

[lalliho]

[Riko... He's a flighty conversationalist because he doesn't listen to have the things people say, but no one's bad enough that they could miss that.]

...You said you didn't start reading it?

[oceanaria]

D-Did I say chapters? I mean pages. Pages, yes!

[ This isn't helping your case anyway, Riko?! ]

[lalliho]

That's still reading it...

[DOES SHE EVEN KNOW WHAT READING IS]

A

[mysterybone]

[ Mio was disappointed that the board says his actual name instead of Death Chronos, but he supposes he can live with it.

He approaches only to find a girl already there. He huffs a little bit, even though he recognizes her from briefly before. He's rude like that. ]

Are you just going to stand in the way like that? If it's not safe to go in there, we have magic to protect us!

[oceanaria]

Stand in the way...?

[ She's made sure that she won't be a bother to anyone except...she's been examining the door handle for a while when Mio arrives. Oops.

At least Riko makes sure to jump away from the spot she's been standing in right away? ]

I don't think it's not safe, I just wanted to go in before everyone else.

[mysterybone]

Yes, in the way!

[ he insists again, putting his hands on his hips like the snippity idol he is. ]

If you wanted to go in, then why didn't you go in? This says I'm supposed to be here too.

d-1

[sopherias]

[ Though she's getting better, there are many words that Sophie can't read. "Romance" is probably one of them, as well as the concept of it. She knows familial and platonic... but romance? She doesn't even know what that is.

Sensing Riko's presence nearby is what draws her into the same aisle and the moment she sees her panic, a look of confusion crosses her face. She picks the book off the shelf to look at the cover, then smiles. It's certainly a very nice cover with two friends holding hands! She's not sure what Riko's panicking about... ]

I think it's cute too. Why don't you start reading it? We can read it together, Riko!

[ For Sophie's education. ]

[oceanaria]

[ Look what have you gotten yourself into, Riko. Staining pure hearts with sin. Because holding hands clearly is a sin. ]

T-Together? It might be too difficult, I think we should start with something else! Something shorter, too...

[ She's blushing. ]

[sopherias]

Oh... okay.

[ Too difficult? That's too bad. At least there are plenty other books that may be equally as interesting.

She doesn't hesitate to call out on Riko's blushing. She's just observant and curious. ]

Riko? Why are your cheeks turning red?

[oceanaria]

It's...it's...!

[ There's no need to panic, but she's gonna do it anyway...at least until she comes with a fairly believable explanation. ]

It's really hot in here, haha! [ Yes, that nervous chuckle was supposed to be natural and not suspicious at all. ] Would you like to look around together? We'll definitely find lots of interesting books.

[sopherias]

It is?

[ For a moment, she's staring all around, trying to sense out the source of the heat. She's quickly sidetracked by Riko's question and nods. Time to search around. ]

Yes. Let's look around!

[ ...Look around somewhere in a different aisle. Sophie's already reaching for a different book in the romance section. ]