[WORLD TWO | INTRO LOG]

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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

[neatlytuned]

[He looks at it warily. It looks a bit too big for the claw to handle but if it's inside the machine then it shouldn't be impossible. Hopefully.]

Hmmm, I'll do my best to get it for you if that's the one you want.

[He pulls out his card to pay for the game. Even if the girl is the one who's asking him to play, it doesn't seem fair to make her pay for it when he is (he assumes) the older one.

Payment accepted, the buttons on the console light up to indicate it's ready to go.]

[transcutation]

Do your best! Cagliostro is rooting for you!

[And also hanging on one arm - hope that's not a distraction?]

[neatlytuned]

[Good thing claw machines don't require two hands to play so he doesn't really mind that she's hanging onto him like that. He taps at the buttons to move the claw over to the pink cat plush, encouraged by her cheers. Idols basically live for being cheered on by fans and this is the closest to that that he's experienced since he's gotten here so he's even more motivated to do his best.

Once the claw is above the pink cat he stops and lets it go down. He holds his breath and leans close to the glass as he watches it reach for the cat toy--]

C'mon...

[It grabs onto the cat's arm and for a moment he thinks he's successful until the claw raises again and the cat's arm slips out of its grasp.]

Oh no, so close.

[transcutation]

Oooh, a little more... oh, oh! Right there!

[...she's actually getting a little excited watching, despite just acting like it.]

A... awww, that really was close! [Her disappointed look turns to an adorable smile, pointed at him full blast as she looks up with hopeful eyes at him] I'm sure you'll get it next time!

[neatlytuned]

[Now that he's started, Nazuna doesn't feel like giving up until he's got the cat so he takes out his card and swipes it to pay for another game. Adorable smile from a little girl definitely motivates him.]

Okay, one more try. You need to cheer a little more to help me!

[transcutation]

Eh-he, okay!

[She certainly seems happy to do as much, pumping a fist in the air with her free hand] Ooh, go for it! Ah, it's not as good without knowing your name... will you tell Cagliostro?

[neatlytuned]

[He chuckles at her question because thanks their excitement with the UFO catcher, introductions completely slipped his mind.]

Sorry, I got too carried away and forgot my manners. I'm Nito Nazuna, but you can call me Ni-chan if you want. So you're Cagliostro?

[transcutation]

Yup! Cagliostro, the cutest genius alchemist in all the sky! I'm rooting for you, Ni-chan! [She practically sparkles as she smiles up at him, clinging happily to his arm.]

[neatlytuned]

[She's like a cute little sister so Nazuna can't help but grin brightly at her encouragement.]

Alright! I'll do my best! Here we go!!

[Fired up, he punches at the buttons to move the claw over to the cat plush for a second try.]

[transcutation]

Go, go, Ni-chan! You've got it this time! [Her excited jumping as she clings to his arm probably isn't helping still.]

[neatlytuned]

[Having her hanging onto him like that doesn't help at all but he's not about to damper her enthusiasm so he does his best to control the claw while she pulls at his arm. It takes some work and a lot of patience but eventually he gets the claw to where he wants it to be.

He holds his breath as the claw goes down and grabs hold of the toy. This time it manages to hold on even when the claws raises and starts to move over to the prize deposit.]

C'mon, almost there... you can do it.

[Maybe it'll help if he encourages the claw machine too.]

[transcutation]

Oh... oooh! [She's... actually impressed. She's had no luck so far trying on her own. Which is why she's been doing this.] Go, go! Just a little further, Ni-chan!