[JANUARY INTRO LOG | WORLD TWO]

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Who: All coven members, especially new folk!
Where: In and around the new world’s apartment building where the coven is staying, as well as the rest of Shehui
When: Day 160
Open/Closed: Open to All
IMPORTANT: While some prompts are newbie exclusive, all characters can tag this intro log!

How did you get into this building? This apartment room? What the fuck is going on? Let's refer back to this page for a semi in-depth, wow so detailed, explanation of your current situation. You'll also have a letter slipped under your door with some explanation about your whole coven situation, as well as info that explains you have magic now! And yet what kind of magic is conveniently left out. Are you up to speed? Great. Now, here's the question of the hour: what are you going to do about all this? A ▢ If you're the sensible sort and want to explore your new digs before slinking around Shehui, you're in luck! You've got easy access to your apartment, and it's luckily not on lockdown right now. Feel free to check out your room, raid the fridge -- oh, and saying hello to your roommates should also be on your to-do list. B ▢ Let's say that hanging out with these people is a little overwhelming...that's fine! There are plenty of things to do in the apartment building without interacting with roomies! There are vending machines to prop up, a leisure floor that contains a totally vacant air hockey table and a nice garden to relax in. C ▢ But ah, there's also venturing outside! Out front is the job board, which is a nice place to hit up if you're looking to add to your currently fat but depleting credit account. The problem is that the jobs are currently disappearing quickly, and those around you aren't giving you such nice looks. This apartment building is a known problem area at this point, and your signet doesn't do anything to settle their fears.

D ▢ With new year's week coming to an end, the residents of Shehui are feeling more celebratory than somber now. A lot of businesses are closed in order to enjoy themselves and ring in the new year the right way. A lot of restaurants and bars are currently offering specials, from free drinks to cheap food in order to pull in the holiday crowd. If you're looking to meet people and socialize in Shehui, this is the best way to do it. E ▢ Also because it's the post holiday season, stores are trying to push out the rest of their overstock merch. One item of note that's being peddled quite often is a cell phone. From tiny flip phones to the latest Orange product, cellphones are a necessity in this modern society. Get yours right now and begin texting right away! There are a few social apps that are installed, so you might be lucky enough to connect with another coven member! They also have Redmolar capability, which will automatically allow you to text those with phones in the area. Maybe send some mysterious stranger texts? F ▢ While you're hustling around Shehui, you may realize that the telepathic messages get stronger -- perhaps the new coven members are near? In general, you may be subject to telepathic messages about current Shehui goings on, random thoughts or requests to meet up at so-and-so location. A.K.A. let's utilize that telepathy...it may not last forever! G ▢ Because the week of remembrance is still going on, flowers are littering the streets, though most of them are dead. Bunches of flowers are being sold, and flower fortunes are a popular activity during this part of the holiday. There are fortune tellers on the street who will give you your flower of the year, but it's more fun to have them read with one another! There are digital cards that you can buy that will allow you to read fortunes on the go -- simply tap the screen of the card and your flower will be decided. Not happy with your choice? Too bad! It won't randomize to something different, no matter how hard you try. H ▢ While a lot of Shehui citizens are trying to avoid the coven members like the plague, a small alien child isn't so much concerned with who helps her, just as long as someone does. She accidentally left her house's door open and her five new kittens are suddenly missing! Where are they? Who knows! But she'd certainly like some help looking for them. I ▢ As the day winds down, snow falls on Shehui for the last time this season. The government is getting rid of their supplies that create the festive weather. This is old hat for older coven members, but for newbies? You better enjoy the snow while you can. After an hour or so, it piles up enough to truly be utilized for merriment...this also means that it's pretty easy to get snowed in if you happen to be in a building during the snow fall, which also creates some interactive opportunities. J ▢ Wildcard! How will your character interact with this new and unusual world?

Comments

[sluggard]

Cripes... Lucky break you kept your sword. [Python's just got a small knife on him, his bow having long since disappeared.

Not that that's even the point. It's definitely more than a little weird to think of Celica without her magic. He's gonna need a moment to wrap his head around that.]

I can... turn invisible. [He waves a hand.] Doesn't really work how I want it to though.

[allbroea]

[ jusis doesn't do sidequests and was given ample time to inspect his apartment. not that he used it at all.

he's a noble, but he's lived in a worn-down dorm for nearly a year and doesn't care much for being here besides. he's very much in the "a roof's a roof" camp. ]

I suppose. I'm not keen on having roommates, but we have separate rooms, so I can hardly complain. [ it's like a dorm ... but smaller. ]

More to the point, there's a board outside of the building that displays various employment opportunities. [ he only glanced at it, but he wasn't impressed. ] Most of it appears to be menial labor, but beggars can't be choosers.

[inspiteful]

[ You tried, Laphicet. Skylark rubs the back of his neck, honestly a little embarrassed since he feels as though he's giving the wrong kind of impression on Laphicet -- it's nice that the younger boy is impressed, but he also knows it's not like he's...great at this medicine stuff just yet... ]

Nah, not yet. I'm still training to be one.

[inspiteful]

[ Well, that's a first -- no one's actually ever asked him that, since...well, back home everyone would just assume it's part of his name. He's not someone so important to have a title, anyway. But Skylark realises that he's never met anyone or so much as seen another name like his here, so he has to wonder if perhaps this kind of naming convention isn't common elsewhere. ]

No, it's part of my name. You can just call me Skylark, though.

[allbroea]

Skylark, then.

[ he hopes that isn't rude. even if he's been told it's fine, it feels a little strange to clip something like gracious out of someone's name ... ]

I'm Jusis. It's a pleasure to meet you. [ he says, but it's jusis, so it comes out as formally as possible. ] Since you were the one who successfully lured the kitten in, I suppose you should be the one to bring it back to its owner.

[ as much as he would like to see her smile when it comes home, he has to give credit where it's due. ]

[poisonparadise]

[Valerius perks up ever so slightly at the new information, his mouth hanging open in bewilderment]

Assimilate…? I never would have guessed that there was anything like that going on in this society. [Now he can't help but wonder just how far they go...Thankfully, it seems like too much effort to find out, so ghe won't be doing anything dangerous--for now]

[Quieter, after a quick look around] Though, it makes sense considering how we’ve been stared at that something isn’t...Hm.

Re: i

[poisonparadise]

[The man’s eyes grow wide at not only the observation, but the woman’s appearance as well. Never in his long life has he seen such an individual, and already interest wells up in his cold, dead heart.]

So it is, and I’m aware. [He answers dismissively. His pale, dead blue eyes narrow as his hands continue to shape and scrape away at his lump of snow. Slowly, the form of some sort of animal skull becomes apparent and he looks faintly pleased.]

That doesn’t mean, however that I can’t enjoy it. The same thing applies to this environment; it may not be mine, nor one I am accustomed to, but I can at least feign interest in it. Though there are certain aspects of which I am not fond. [Flat out admitting he’s not human in some degree? Certainly not!]

[poisonparadise]

[He nods along at the words, his gaze still flickering to the strange board. If he had been to any other worlds with such technology, he couldn’t quite remember them at the moment. Valerius fancies himself quite the experienced traveler, but good luck getting him to tell you anything about where he’s been. If it’s not important to him, he doesn’t care to keep it filed away in his mind.]

So you’re new as well..good to know. I never thought we were either of those two things, but perhaps to the locals, that’s how it translates…

[He offers a bright smile and a shrug] I know I don’t consider myself to be that strong.

[At least not in his original world, and in this smaller human form...But eh, details!]

[osuni]

[DOES IT????? But Okuni is immediately pleased.... inordinately pleased??? It's like she thinks Celica signed her soul over to her for safekeeping.]

Hmm, I suppose you'll have to know... [And since they're all linked to each other in this best pals coven of theirs, there's little point in Okuni making up weirdo names for herself... but that's fine, because she's already decided that she likes Celica!!!] I'm Okuni Kumou. It's nice to meet such a kind person like yourself!

[osuni]

[Okuni shoots him a mildly indignant look, then with ALL THE STRENGTH OF HER MIND]

IF YOU THINK THAT LOUDLY, THEN YOU'LL BOTHER EVERYONE!! We can all send each other our thoughts -- that's what every coven member can do!

[Which means Keiichi finally proved his real coven identity there...]

There, do you understand now?

[osuni]

[WHAT IF IT IS HER M.O.??? Okuni can't be Okuni if she doesn't shove every interesting thing she finds in her sleeves and pockets and then forgets about them until opportunities with stern-faced cat whisperer potentials appear.]

Because they're useful to have! You never know when you need a cat. [it's fun to toss cats at people........ also they're cute. they remind her of her brother Baren.... except he's the actual cat whisperer, cats just appear to drape themselves all over him.] And you never know when you'll run into someone who's bad at handling cats.

[LIKE RIGHT NOW, with this kitten establishing Dominance of the feather.]

Hee, it looks like you're losing... But since she's focused, you could try petting her.

[osuni]

[THEY'RE THE WORST, Okuni misses the murderous fish people of the past.]

Haha! [She likes how blunt Lapis is...] It's our fault for being weird outsiders with magic! We'll just have to use our magic to totally crush them! It might be fun, so it won't really be a waste of time.

["CRUSH"]

[osuni]

[ooc: IM CRYING...... I DONT MEAN TO BETRAY]

[ooOOH HE'S TURNING RED, Okuni would be pleased if it's due to anger.... but she'd also be extremely amused if it's just out of embarrassment... basically she's an equal opportunist here and happy to field this question. He definitely means "WHY DID U CALL ME A LONELY BACHELOR" but it's fine, she'll play innocent]

Eh? It's only right to congratulate someone on their nuptials. Marriage is a wonderful... sacred sort of thing for some people. [quite convincing there okuni] And there's nothing wrong with looking like a very lonely bachelor! Lots of people find that charming.

1/2

[osuni]

[That makes Okuni pause in her relentless juju-inquisition -- a funny look crossing her face. She almost looks disturbed, which looks uncharacteristic coming from her, especially since her facial expressions range from AMUSEMENT to BOREDOM.

because like "a curse that will have repercussions on my home" sure sounds very, very familiar to her.

She doesn't doubt the truth of it. Though the static does make her wonder if, perhaps, this just another piece -he's giving her -- instead of the whole puzzle.

But maybe she doesn't need him to actually say it. Maybe she can just think of her home and connect the dots that way.]

[osuni]

So they're safe, but you still have the curse.

[It's not like leaving Oumi would have saved Baren. It would have saved Oumi, but Baren would still have the scales -- would still bear the risk of turning into a monster. She smiles!!!!]

I see! I think I understand. Curses aren't a new thing to me, after all.

1/2

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[ ..................................................................... actually, it's not bad. He'd give a better reception if he could accurately remember how to laugh. ]

I didn't think you capable of this kind of humour. [ He'll drink his coffee before continuing: ] Do you like puns?

[ Does he need to be on his guard now........ ]

[bulletbiter]

[ Why is she so.... cheerful about this? It's a stark contrast to the mischievous twinkle that she's always pursued him with. He's not sure how to feel. ]

And... you're just okay with it?

[ It's good that his practice in restraining the Singularity also allows him to screen most of his thoughts. Why doesn't she run, if she understands? ]

[bulletbiter]

[ It's snowing and no one wants to leave the comfort of their home!! Maybe... ]

Yes, of course.

[ In a way, Jusis is more confident than him. Perhaps more capable, if he wasn't so weighed down by his past. ]

From what I've heard, you may be expected to share a sleeping room with other people. However, most of those here are generally respectful of privacy. If it's an issue, you could only return here to rest and be out for the rest of the time.

[ That's what he's planning on doing, especially since extended sleep inadvertently comes with nightmares and it's not something he'll subject others to via telepathy. ]

[skincares]

[Oh, good. She's worried him a bit. Upon seeing that, Carmilla breaks into a gentle smile.]

Don't be silly. Humans are just as capable of nibbling on a kitten.

[skincares]

My. Where did all the fire from before go? Was it all an act, dear?

[osuni]

[Okuni looks thoughtful at this question, for once not immediately leaping to punkshittery.]

I suppose some people find curses frightening or awful to be around with, but... I don't think of them the same way. That's the sort of narrow-minded thinking that I detest the most!

[It's true that she and Baren are cursed -- but she'd never love Baren any less for it. It's just a part of them by now.]

And anyway, I met you when you were already cursed, yes? So you're still the Juju I know. The annoying, stiff and totally honest sort of person who wouldn't stab me even if I told everyone about your hair. There's no point in judging you for your circumstances when I already know who you really are.

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[quakeitoff]

Oh! An-- MMPH!!

[quakeitoff]

[WELL. THAT'S NEW. He flusters speechlessly (you did it! you did it!) for a moment before taking a step back to pull out of her grip, cupping a hand over his mouth as he says a muffled:]

Oh! Sorry! I was too excited...

[quakeitoff]

OHHH!! Wow! --Okay! I get it! Sorry for being too loud! Wow!

[A little more... amazed, than apologetic, but hey!]