[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

[alphonse]

...Hi.

[He takes a step back, looking about as awkward as a suit of armor possibly can.]

I didn't mean to disturb you. I just... um. I think you might have the wrong room.

[He nods his head towards the digital sign just to prove he's not some creepy guy who goes barging into stranger's bedrooms for no reason, but quickly switches gears back to apologetic.]

But it's really not a big deal! You can have this one if you want, I don't mind.

[Jade can have both rooms!!]

[witchhooded]

Huh?

[ wrong... room? jade looks more than a little perplexed at that, and turns her head, trying to find some kind of-- oh. there's the plague. right there. she grins sheepishly, her ears flattening against her head. she really does look like a dog that's been scolded, but she knows it's her fault. ]

Oh! I'm... so sorry, I thought they were like... a free for all!!! You know? You can have your room back -- I'll have your sheets, you can wait here if you want!

[ she goes back, intending to pick up her mess. first the book, which is deposited on the nearest table, then the pillows are... tossed to the floor, she's never made a bed in her life. ]

[alphonse]

It's okay. I don't plan on staying here at all, so it's completely fine if you want to keep it.

[He walks in behind her, holding a hand up in protest.]

I only came by because it's where they said they put our stuff.

[Speaking of... He takes a quick look around the room before spotting a couple oil cans neatly stacked up in the corner. This is what he considers possessions.]

I'll just take these and get out of your way.

[witchhooded]

Noooo, no no no, I mean! I'll wash them! It's kind of weird of sleep in sheets after someone else, right??

[ she has no idea, but it seems respectful at least. ]

Stay!! Or, um, don't, I guess, I'll find my room. I didn't really think I had any stuff...?

[ so she didn't look for it. go figure. ] ...Unless they meant Ser Thumperton! [ imagine being a small rabbit, held in someone's room because they spent their free time reading...upsetting. ]

[alphonse]

[In the interest of giving the whole casual honesty thing a try...]

You don't need to go to the trouble. I don't actually sleep, so it's pointless for me to have a bed anyway.

Who's Ser Thumperton?

[witchhooded]

[ she'll get back to asking him about the sleep thing, but ser thumperton? very important. plus, cute animal talk always lightens the mood! ]

He is my rabbit friend that my friend Dirk and I took care of during the storm!! He's a knight, so he's a Ser, you see?

[alphonse]

One of the rabbits from the island?

[He can't rule out an actual rabbit person, considering. He is absolutely here for cute animal talk, though.]

If he was brought here like the rest of us, we should find him and make sure he's okay.

[witchhooded]

Yeah!! You don't mind, do you? I can get him a cage or something, I guess...

[ despite al's insistence he doesn't need to sleep, jade's gathering the sheets up with the intent to wash them. it's just polite! ]

By the way, my name is Jade! I guess your's is Alphonse? Hehehe.

[alphonse]

I don't mind at all. It was kind of you to decide to take care of one.

[From the way his tone brightens, it's probably clear he'd be down with filling the whole apartment with animals.

The second question gets a nod.]

That's right. It's nice to meet you.