[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

[potentite]

Maybe it's some sort of fancy toy? [He scratches his chin.] I heartell sometimes toys will shake around.

[witchhooded]

I think... it is supposed to swim forward! Or even around. You have never put it in water?

[potentite]

I have not! Um... there's a bathtub in the bathroom? [Like. He's just saying they could fill it and try.]

[witchhooded]

How are both going to fit?

[ genuine concerns here. only the most important concerns. she's gonna push him into the water. ]

[potentite]

[A very important concern!] We'll make it fit! Just because your space powers have gone on the fritz doesn't mean you don't have a knack for it.

[witchhooded]

[ that might be a knock against her height, but jade supposes that he doesn't mean it that way. after all, jake's not a strilonde - he's definitely the sort that's honest! ]

Hmm, you're right, but you also look like you are packing things up! What's up, dude?

[ hopefully nothing's wrong? she'd prefer for him to just be planning to live with dirk for a while than... bailing on something. ]

[potentite]

[Ah. He pauses and rubs the back of his neck.]

Right. Yeah, I think I panicked a mite bit. A teeny tiny bit? At the idea of sharing a space with some strangers. [A beat.] I haven't the foggiest where I was going.

[witchhooded]

[ huh. ] You can come visit me on the thirteenth floor any time you want, Jake. If you need to be away from people for a while, I think that's okay! It's kind of... overwhelming but I would like to make as many friends as possible. I think. Ohh, have you talked to Dirk about it?

[potentite]

[That sounds like Jade to him. Jade is such a friendly, bubbly person. She'll definitely make lots of friends and that makes him so happy.]

Ah! No, I... I don't want to be a bother to him.

[witchhooded]

Really? I thought you guys were courting?

[ honesty is the best policy in a relationship!! ]

[potentite]

[Now he's just flustered.] We are! But... I shouldn't take up all his time, right?

[witchhooded]

If you want to spend time with him, and he wants to spend time with you, then I think it is perfectly fine to talk to him, Jake.

[ gently. she wants jake to communicate with dirk, not just... assume. ]

[potentite]

I... I guess I will. [If Jade says it's okay, that seems like a good idea to at least try then.] Sorry for um... suddenly making this about me!

[witchhooded]

It's okay! I asked. I wanted to help you out, Jake!

[ he's so quick to assume he has to apologize sometimes. jade wonders what that's about...? she'd like to think that any version of herself would have taught him not to feel bad about -- haha, oh, right, dead grandma. ]

That is in the present tense, too, we're family so I am literally always here for you or just a telepathy line away.

[potentite]

Are you sure? I just— [He pauses, rubbing his arm.] I don't want to make you ever feel like that's the only thing I talk to you for! Because... you're much more important to me than any problem I could ever be having.

[witchhooded]

[ jade waves a hand, her smile wide enough for her bunny teeth to poke out. ] Pfft. I know that! But this is what family is for, you know? We are supposed to support each other. Don't worry about it, Worrying McAnxiouspants!

[potentite]

Okay but... only if you can promise me you'll do the same! [He's very adamant about this.] I want to be here for you, too. I want to support you and hear about your problems and um... I promise it won't bother me. I want to hear everything about you, so...